Metal Archives - Hot Pop Today Hot Pop Today Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:45:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Best New Songs of the Week https://hotpoptoday.com/best-new-songs-of-the-week-252/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 06:01:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13536 March is shaping up to be an epic month for new music releases, and every time we think we’ve seen it all, our favorite artists find a new way to surprise us. Our latest list of the best songs of the week is an embarrassment of riches, and it includes Chappell Roan, HAIM, Bon Iver, […]

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March is shaping up to be an epic month for new music releases, and every time we think we’ve seen it all, our favorite artists find a new way to surprise us. Our latest list of the best songs of the week is an embarrassment of riches, and it includes Chappell Roan, HAIM, Bon Iver, Matt Berninger, and many more.

Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” is definitely the most exciting new song of the week, and she really kept us waiting for its official release. She initially debuted her latest single during her appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live last November, before teasing it with a series of billboards that show her dressed as various career women.

It’s also been an amazing week for HAIM, who made an epic comeback with “Relationships”, their first song in three years. Danielle Haim also joined forces with Bon Iver for “If Only I Could Wait”, the latest single from the artist’s upcoming album Sable, Fable, set to be released on April 11.

The rest of our list includes an interesting mix of genres, from R&B to metal and alternative rock. Stick around to discover new music by Matt Berninger, Lizzo, Sleep Token, Lucy Dacus, and many more.

Chappell Roan – “The Giver”

HAIM – “Relationships”

Matt Berninger – “Bonnet Of Pins”

Bon Iver – “If Only I Could Wait” (feat. Danielle Haim) 

Lizzo – “Still Bad”

Mother Mother – “Make Believe”

Wisp – “Sword”

Lucy Dacus – “Talk”

Royal & the Serpent – “Death Do Us Part”

Sleep Token – “Emergence”

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Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, & Deftones Among Louder Than Life Headliners https://hotpoptoday.com/bring-me-the-horizon-sleep-token-deftones-among-louder-than-life-headliners/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:13:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13522 Louder Than Life is one of the world’s leading festivals for fans of rock and heavy metal music, and its next edition will be as epic as it gets. The 2025 lineup has finally been announced, and the list of headliners includes the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, and Deftones. Louder Than […]

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Louder Than Life is one of the world’s leading festivals for fans of rock and heavy metal music, and its next edition will be as epic as it gets. The 2025 lineup has finally been announced, and the list of headliners includes the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, and Deftones.

Louder Than Life will return to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, between September 18 and 21. It will welcome over 160 bands across six stages over four days, including some of the biggest names on the modern hard rock and heavy metal scene. 

Louder Than Life promoter Danny Wimmer promised a mix of performers who are defining the next generation of headliners and pioneers who set the standard, while also proving that this music is always evolving.

“Louder Than Life has always been about showcasing the future of rock and heavy music while honoring the legends who paved the way… This is where the past, present, and future of heavy music collide,” Wimmer told Karrang!

The list of rock and metal icons performing at Louder Than Life will include Slayer, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Lamb of God, and Rob Zombie. They’ll be joined by Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Evanescence, All Time Low, and Dream Theater, among others.

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Best New Songs of the Week https://hotpoptoday.com/best-new-songs-of-the-week-211/ Sun, 26 May 2024 06:35:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13188 If you’re in the mood to broaden your musical horizons and discover some amazing new tracks, we’re here to help you out. Our weekly list of the best new songs is finally here, with amazing new tracks by the likes of Twenty One Pilots, PinkPantheress, Clairo, and more. This Friday marked the release of several […]

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If you’re in the mood to broaden your musical horizons and discover some amazing new tracks, we’re here to help you out. Our weekly list of the best new songs is finally here, with amazing new tracks by the likes of Twenty One Pilots, PinkPantheress, Clairo, and more.

This Friday marked the release of several highly-anticipated new albums, starting with Twenty One Pilots’ Clancy. They delayed its release to make time to film a music video for each song from this record, and the latest single “The Craving” was worth waiting for.

Several songs from our list were taken from new albums by our favorite artists, including Bring Me the Horizon’s “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd blood” from Post Human: Nex Gen, Wallows’s “You (Show Me Where My Days Went)” from Model, and Lenny Kravitz’s “Paralyzed” from Blue Electric Light.

As for the rest of our list, everyone will find a song that’s up to your taste. Indie pop girlies should check out Clairo’s “Se-y to Someone”, R&B fans will enjoy PinkPantheress’s “Turn It Up” and FLO’s “Caught Up”, while “Love Bites” by Nelly Furtado, Tove Lo, and SG Lewis will satisfy your cravings for the next big dance-pop banger.

Twenty One Pilots – “The Craving”

PinkPantheress – “Turn It Up”

Clairo – “Se-y to Someone”

FLO – “Caught Up”

Nelly Furtado, Tove Lo, SG Lewis – “Love Bites”

Zach Bryan – “Pink Skies”

Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky”

Bring Me the Horizon – “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd blood”

Wallows – “You (Show Me Where My Days Went)”

Lenny Kravitz – “Paralyzed”

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Deep Purple Announce Their Next Studio Album “=1” https://hotpoptoday.com/deep-purple-announce-their-next-studio-album-1/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:40:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13122 Deep Purple have been one of the most influential heavy metal bands in the world for decades, and they still have a lot left to say. The hard rock legends announced the release of their next studio album =1, which will hit the shelves later this summer. It’s been three years since the release of […]

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Deep Purple have been one of the most influential heavy metal bands in the world for decades, and they still have a lot left to say. The hard rock legends announced the release of their next studio album =1, which will hit the shelves later this summer.

It’s been three years since the release of Deep Purple’s covers album Turning to Crime, and they’ll soon be back with some new material. The band’s next LP will be released on July 19 via earMUSIC, and its title =1 holds a special meaning for the band.

“The enigmatic title =1 symbolizes the idea that in a world growing ever more complex, everything eventually simplifies down to a single, unified essence. Everything equals one,” reads the statement on their official website.

Deep Purple also revealed that their new album “embodies the essence and attitude of their 1970s incarnation possibly more than any other album in recent memory”, adding that the producer Bob Ezrin helped them evoke their classic sound, without relying too much on nostalgia.

Deep Purple are planning to share more info about =1 by the end of the month – the first single and official album teaser will hit the shelves on April 30.

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Bring Me the Horizon Say It’s Time for Their “New Era” https://hotpoptoday.com/bring-me-the-horizon-say-its-time-for-their-new-era/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13083 Bring Me the Horizon have been dropping hints about their new album for quite some time, and it seems they’re finally making it happen. They recently shared a teaser that features glimpses of their new album Post Human: Nex Gen and said that “it’s time for a new era.” It’s been five years since the […]

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Bring Me the Horizon have been dropping hints about their new album for quite some time, and it seems they’re finally making it happen. They recently shared a teaser that features glimpses of their new album Post Human: Nex Gen and said that “it’s time for a new era.”

It’s been five years since the release of Bring Me the Horizon’s last studio album Amo in 2019, but they followed up its release with Post Human: Survival Horror. This is one of the four projects they wanted to release under the Post Human moniker, and Post Human: Nex Gen will serve as its spiritual successor.

The British band teased its release by sharing a video of a futuristic robot, which ends with a cryptic message – “It’s time for a new era. Initializing NeX GEn.”

“You cling to your virtual identity as if it were your very soul. Pathetic. I’m here to wipe away the detritus of your existence. All these thoughts, these memories, they are but a fleeting echo in an endless void. And just like that, you cease to exist in a digital realm,” says the robot in the video.

Post Human: Nex Gen still doesn’t have an official release date, after being pushed from August 2023 to this year. Bring Me the Horizon released several singles expected to be featured on this album, most recently “Darkside” and “Kool-Aid”.

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Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, & Disturbed Among 2024 Rocklahoma Headliners https://hotpoptoday.com/slipknot-avenged-sevenfold-disturbed-among-2024-rocklahoma-headliners/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:43:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13055 Rocklahoma Festival is one of the year’s biggest celebrations of rock and metal music, and their next lineup is an embarrassment of riches. Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Disturbed will be in charge of headlining the next edition of Oklahoma’s leading rock festival. Rocklahoma welcomed some pretty amazing performers to the Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in […]

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Rocklahoma Festival is one of the year’s biggest celebrations of rock and metal music, and their next lineup is an embarrassment of riches. Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Disturbed will be in charge of headlining the next edition of Oklahoma’s leading rock festival.

Rocklahoma welcomed some pretty amazing performers to the Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma over the years, and they’ll continue that tradition this summer. The three-day rock festival will run between August 30 and September 1 this time around, and its lineup is as epic as it gets.

The headlining spots have been reserved for Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, and Slipknot, and they’ll be in pretty good company. Evanescence, A Day to Remember, Lamb of God, Skillet, Mastodon, and Halestorm are also among the top-billed artists at this year’s Rocklahoma.

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale can’t wait to hit the Rocklahoma stage this summer, and she described the iconic festival as “a call to arms, a celebration of not only music but also of our differences and what makes us all the same.”

Anthrax will also perform at Rocklahoma before heading to Europe in the fall, and they’ll be joined by Clutch, Kerry King, Coal Chamber, Bad Wolves, and Kim Dracula, among others.

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Ozzy Osbourne to “Say Goodbye to His Fans” With Two Final Shows https://hotpoptoday.com/ozzy-osbourne-to-say-goodbye-to-his-fans-with-two-final-shows/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:57:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12802 Legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne might not tour again, but he isn’t leaving the stage for good before saying goodbye to his fans. According to Osbourne’s wife Sharon, who also serves as his manager, the former Black Sabbath frontman plans to do two final shows and then retire from performing live. Sharon shared the news during […]

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Legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne might not tour again, but he isn’t leaving the stage for good before saying goodbye to his fans. According to Osbourne’s wife Sharon, who also serves as his manager, the former Black Sabbath frontman plans to do two final shows and then retire from performing live.

Sharon shared the news during her spoken-word show on Sunday while also confirming that the shows will take place in Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, UK. 

“He won’t tour again but we are planning on doing two more shows to say goodbye as he feels like, ‘I have never said goodbye to my fans and I want to say goodbye properly,’” Sharon shared.

Osbourne embarked on his farewell tour, titled No More Tours II, back in 2018. After completing the North America and South America legs of the tour, alongside a handful of European dates, Osbourne had to postpone the remaining shows in Europe and the UK due to the COVID-19 pandemic and health issues. The postponed dates were later canceled, with the “Crazy Train” singer announcing his retirement from touring in February 2023.

Osbourne’s most recent show took place at Ozzfest in 2018. Since then, he has only made a handful of guest appearances, including a two-song set on September 2022 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, as part of the NFL Kickoff 2022 ceremony.

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Deftones Almost Changed Their Name to Land a Record Deal https://hotpoptoday.com/deftones-almost-changed-their-name-to-land-a-record-deal/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:12:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12677 Alternative metal band Deftones have an instantly recognizable name that definitely played some part in making them as big as they are. However, it turns out that the group almost changed their name in favor of landing a record deal. Record producer Monte Conner recently shared a story on social media about how he tried […]

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Alternative metal band Deftones have an instantly recognizable name that definitely played some part in making them as big as they are. However, it turns out that the group almost changed their name in favor of landing a record deal.

Record producer Monte Conner recently shared a story on social media about how he tried to sign Deftones while working with Roadrunner Records. According to Conner, the band’s manager sent him their demo, and he was “instantly blown away”. However, he also saw more than a few issues with their name.

Conner explains that the word “def” was too closely associated with legendary producer Rick Rubin and his Def American Recordings. At the time, Rubin made an effort to move away from the word, which became “mainstream,” and even changed the name of his record company to American Recordings.

On the other hand, Conner was concerned that the word “tones” would make the band appear like they were part of the “ska” movement that was on full blast in the 1990s. 

Frontman Chino Moreno and the rest of the band were willing to listen to Conner’s suggestions and recommended “Engine No. 9”, the title of one of their early songs, as an alternative. However, the deal with Roadrunner Records never materialized, so the Deftones got to keep their name.

“Six months later, they signed to Maverick Records, releasing ‘Adrenaline’ in 1995, and the rest is history,” Conner added. “Seemingly overnight, the album took off, the band blew up, and every metal fan across the globe was wearing a Deftones T-shirt. I sure felt silly.”

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Corey Taylor Cancels Upcoming Solo North American Tour https://hotpoptoday.com/corey-taylor-cancels-upcoming-solo-north-american-tour/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 06:16:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12653 Corey Taylor was supposed to tour all across North America this year, but his plans have changed. The lead vocalist of Slipknot decided to cancel his upcoming solo tour dates because his mental and physical health “have been breaking down”. Taylor took to social media to announce the cancelation of his North American tour. He […]

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Corey Taylor was supposed to tour all across North America this year, but his plans have changed. The lead vocalist of Slipknot decided to cancel his upcoming solo tour dates because his mental and physical health “have been breaking down”.

Taylor took to social media to announce the cancelation of his North American tour. He explained that he’s been in a bad place both mentally and physically for the past several months, adding he’s reached a place that’s unhealthy for him and his family.

“I know this decision will come as a shock to some and may be regarded as unpopular by others – but after taking a hard look at where I am and where I was going, I need to pull myself back and be home with my family for the time being,” he wrote on social media.

Taylor took a moment to apologize to his fans and send them his love, adding that everyone who bought tickets and VIP packages would get a full refund.

Despite canceling his solo tour dates, Corey’s upcoming 25th anniversary tour with Slipknot is expected to go on. It includes a series of dates across Europe in December, including concerts in Amsterdam, Paris, Manchester, and London.

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Rage Against the Machine Say They Won’t Play Live Again https://hotpoptoday.com/rage-against-the-machine-say-they-wont-play-live-again/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:59:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12642 Rage Against the Machine went on several hiatuses over the years, and they’re gearing up for another one. After canceling a series of dates throughout 2023, the iconic rock band announced that they “will not be touring or playing live again.” The drummer Brad Wilk took to social media to share a message on behalf […]

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Rage Against the Machine went on several hiatuses over the years, and they’re gearing up for another one. After canceling a series of dates throughout 2023, the iconic rock band announced that they “will not be touring or playing live again.”

The drummer Brad Wilk took to social media to share a message on behalf of the band, revealing they won’t be hitting the road together anytime soon.

“I know a lot of people are waiting for us to announce new tour dates for all the canceled RATM shows. So, while there has been some communication that this may be happening in the future… I want to let you know that RATM (Tim, Zack, Tom, and I) will not be touring or playing live again,” wrote Wilk.

He also took a moment to thank every person who’s ever supported them and apologized to fans who’ve been waiting for the tour to happen. Rage Against the Machine and other individual members are yet to comment on Wilk’s statement about their most recent split.

Seeing RATM take a break from performing doesn’t come as a shocker, since this marks their third farewell, following splits in 2000 and 2011. They also decided to cancel the North American leg of their Public Service Announcement Tour in 2023 due to frontman Zach de la Rocha’s injury.

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March is shaping up to be an epic month for new music releases, and every time we think we’ve seen it all, our favorite artists find a new way to surprise us. Our latest list of the best songs of the week is an embarrassment of riches, and it includes Chappell Roan, HAIM, Bon Iver, Matt Berninger, and many more.

Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” is definitely the most exciting new song of the week, and she really kept us waiting for its official release. She initially debuted her latest single during her appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live last November, before teasing it with a series of billboards that show her dressed as various career women.

It’s also been an amazing week for HAIM, who made an epic comeback with “Relationships”, their first song in three years. Danielle Haim also joined forces with Bon Iver for “If Only I Could Wait”, the latest single from the artist’s upcoming album Sable, Fable, set to be released on April 11.

The rest of our list includes an interesting mix of genres, from R&B to metal and alternative rock. Stick around to discover new music by Matt Berninger, Lizzo, Sleep Token, Lucy Dacus, and many more.

Chappell Roan – “The Giver”

HAIM – “Relationships”

Matt Berninger – “Bonnet Of Pins”

Bon Iver – “If Only I Could Wait” (feat. Danielle Haim) 

Lizzo – “Still Bad”

Mother Mother – “Make Believe”

Wisp – “Sword”

Lucy Dacus – “Talk”

Royal & the Serpent – “Death Do Us Part”

Sleep Token – “Emergence”

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Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, & Deftones Among Louder Than Life Headliners https://hotpoptoday.com/bring-me-the-horizon-sleep-token-deftones-among-louder-than-life-headliners/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:13:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13522 Louder Than Life is one of the world’s leading festivals for fans of rock and heavy metal music, and its next edition will be as epic as it gets. The 2025 lineup has finally been announced, and the list of headliners includes the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, and Deftones. Louder Than […]

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Louder Than Life is one of the world’s leading festivals for fans of rock and heavy metal music, and its next edition will be as epic as it gets. The 2025 lineup has finally been announced, and the list of headliners includes the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, and Deftones.

Louder Than Life will return to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, between September 18 and 21. It will welcome over 160 bands across six stages over four days, including some of the biggest names on the modern hard rock and heavy metal scene. 

Louder Than Life promoter Danny Wimmer promised a mix of performers who are defining the next generation of headliners and pioneers who set the standard, while also proving that this music is always evolving.

“Louder Than Life has always been about showcasing the future of rock and heavy music while honoring the legends who paved the way… This is where the past, present, and future of heavy music collide,” Wimmer told Karrang!

The list of rock and metal icons performing at Louder Than Life will include Slayer, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Lamb of God, and Rob Zombie. They’ll be joined by Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Evanescence, All Time Low, and Dream Theater, among others.

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Best New Songs of the Week https://hotpoptoday.com/best-new-songs-of-the-week-211/ Sun, 26 May 2024 06:35:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13188 If you’re in the mood to broaden your musical horizons and discover some amazing new tracks, we’re here to help you out. Our weekly list of the best new songs is finally here, with amazing new tracks by the likes of Twenty One Pilots, PinkPantheress, Clairo, and more. This Friday marked the release of several […]

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If you’re in the mood to broaden your musical horizons and discover some amazing new tracks, we’re here to help you out. Our weekly list of the best new songs is finally here, with amazing new tracks by the likes of Twenty One Pilots, PinkPantheress, Clairo, and more.

This Friday marked the release of several highly-anticipated new albums, starting with Twenty One Pilots’ Clancy. They delayed its release to make time to film a music video for each song from this record, and the latest single “The Craving” was worth waiting for.

Several songs from our list were taken from new albums by our favorite artists, including Bring Me the Horizon’s “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd blood” from Post Human: Nex Gen, Wallows’s “You (Show Me Where My Days Went)” from Model, and Lenny Kravitz’s “Paralyzed” from Blue Electric Light.

As for the rest of our list, everyone will find a song that’s up to your taste. Indie pop girlies should check out Clairo’s “Se-y to Someone”, R&B fans will enjoy PinkPantheress’s “Turn It Up” and FLO’s “Caught Up”, while “Love Bites” by Nelly Furtado, Tove Lo, and SG Lewis will satisfy your cravings for the next big dance-pop banger.

Twenty One Pilots – “The Craving”

PinkPantheress – “Turn It Up”

Clairo – “Se-y to Someone”

FLO – “Caught Up”

Nelly Furtado, Tove Lo, SG Lewis – “Love Bites”

Zach Bryan – “Pink Skies”

Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky”

Bring Me the Horizon – “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd blood”

Wallows – “You (Show Me Where My Days Went)”

Lenny Kravitz – “Paralyzed”

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Deep Purple Announce Their Next Studio Album “=1” https://hotpoptoday.com/deep-purple-announce-their-next-studio-album-1/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:40:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13122 Deep Purple have been one of the most influential heavy metal bands in the world for decades, and they still have a lot left to say. The hard rock legends announced the release of their next studio album =1, which will hit the shelves later this summer. It’s been three years since the release of […]

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Deep Purple have been one of the most influential heavy metal bands in the world for decades, and they still have a lot left to say. The hard rock legends announced the release of their next studio album =1, which will hit the shelves later this summer.

It’s been three years since the release of Deep Purple’s covers album Turning to Crime, and they’ll soon be back with some new material. The band’s next LP will be released on July 19 via earMUSIC, and its title =1 holds a special meaning for the band.

“The enigmatic title =1 symbolizes the idea that in a world growing ever more complex, everything eventually simplifies down to a single, unified essence. Everything equals one,” reads the statement on their official website.

Deep Purple also revealed that their new album “embodies the essence and attitude of their 1970s incarnation possibly more than any other album in recent memory”, adding that the producer Bob Ezrin helped them evoke their classic sound, without relying too much on nostalgia.

Deep Purple are planning to share more info about =1 by the end of the month – the first single and official album teaser will hit the shelves on April 30.

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Bring Me the Horizon Say It’s Time for Their “New Era” https://hotpoptoday.com/bring-me-the-horizon-say-its-time-for-their-new-era/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13083 Bring Me the Horizon have been dropping hints about their new album for quite some time, and it seems they’re finally making it happen. They recently shared a teaser that features glimpses of their new album Post Human: Nex Gen and said that “it’s time for a new era.” It’s been five years since the […]

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Bring Me the Horizon have been dropping hints about their new album for quite some time, and it seems they’re finally making it happen. They recently shared a teaser that features glimpses of their new album Post Human: Nex Gen and said that “it’s time for a new era.”

It’s been five years since the release of Bring Me the Horizon’s last studio album Amo in 2019, but they followed up its release with Post Human: Survival Horror. This is one of the four projects they wanted to release under the Post Human moniker, and Post Human: Nex Gen will serve as its spiritual successor.

The British band teased its release by sharing a video of a futuristic robot, which ends with a cryptic message – “It’s time for a new era. Initializing NeX GEn.”

“You cling to your virtual identity as if it were your very soul. Pathetic. I’m here to wipe away the detritus of your existence. All these thoughts, these memories, they are but a fleeting echo in an endless void. And just like that, you cease to exist in a digital realm,” says the robot in the video.

Post Human: Nex Gen still doesn’t have an official release date, after being pushed from August 2023 to this year. Bring Me the Horizon released several singles expected to be featured on this album, most recently “Darkside” and “Kool-Aid”.

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Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, & Disturbed Among 2024 Rocklahoma Headliners https://hotpoptoday.com/slipknot-avenged-sevenfold-disturbed-among-2024-rocklahoma-headliners/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:43:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=13055 Rocklahoma Festival is one of the year’s biggest celebrations of rock and metal music, and their next lineup is an embarrassment of riches. Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Disturbed will be in charge of headlining the next edition of Oklahoma’s leading rock festival. Rocklahoma welcomed some pretty amazing performers to the Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in […]

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Rocklahoma Festival is one of the year’s biggest celebrations of rock and metal music, and their next lineup is an embarrassment of riches. Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Disturbed will be in charge of headlining the next edition of Oklahoma’s leading rock festival.

Rocklahoma welcomed some pretty amazing performers to the Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma over the years, and they’ll continue that tradition this summer. The three-day rock festival will run between August 30 and September 1 this time around, and its lineup is as epic as it gets.

The headlining spots have been reserved for Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, and Slipknot, and they’ll be in pretty good company. Evanescence, A Day to Remember, Lamb of God, Skillet, Mastodon, and Halestorm are also among the top-billed artists at this year’s Rocklahoma.

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale can’t wait to hit the Rocklahoma stage this summer, and she described the iconic festival as “a call to arms, a celebration of not only music but also of our differences and what makes us all the same.”

Anthrax will also perform at Rocklahoma before heading to Europe in the fall, and they’ll be joined by Clutch, Kerry King, Coal Chamber, Bad Wolves, and Kim Dracula, among others.

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Ozzy Osbourne to “Say Goodbye to His Fans” With Two Final Shows https://hotpoptoday.com/ozzy-osbourne-to-say-goodbye-to-his-fans-with-two-final-shows/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:57:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12802 Legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne might not tour again, but he isn’t leaving the stage for good before saying goodbye to his fans. According to Osbourne’s wife Sharon, who also serves as his manager, the former Black Sabbath frontman plans to do two final shows and then retire from performing live. Sharon shared the news during […]

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Legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne might not tour again, but he isn’t leaving the stage for good before saying goodbye to his fans. According to Osbourne’s wife Sharon, who also serves as his manager, the former Black Sabbath frontman plans to do two final shows and then retire from performing live.

Sharon shared the news during her spoken-word show on Sunday while also confirming that the shows will take place in Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, UK. 

“He won’t tour again but we are planning on doing two more shows to say goodbye as he feels like, ‘I have never said goodbye to my fans and I want to say goodbye properly,’” Sharon shared.

Osbourne embarked on his farewell tour, titled No More Tours II, back in 2018. After completing the North America and South America legs of the tour, alongside a handful of European dates, Osbourne had to postpone the remaining shows in Europe and the UK due to the COVID-19 pandemic and health issues. The postponed dates were later canceled, with the “Crazy Train” singer announcing his retirement from touring in February 2023.

Osbourne’s most recent show took place at Ozzfest in 2018. Since then, he has only made a handful of guest appearances, including a two-song set on September 2022 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, as part of the NFL Kickoff 2022 ceremony.

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Deftones Almost Changed Their Name to Land a Record Deal https://hotpoptoday.com/deftones-almost-changed-their-name-to-land-a-record-deal/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:12:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12677 Alternative metal band Deftones have an instantly recognizable name that definitely played some part in making them as big as they are. However, it turns out that the group almost changed their name in favor of landing a record deal. Record producer Monte Conner recently shared a story on social media about how he tried […]

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Alternative metal band Deftones have an instantly recognizable name that definitely played some part in making them as big as they are. However, it turns out that the group almost changed their name in favor of landing a record deal.

Record producer Monte Conner recently shared a story on social media about how he tried to sign Deftones while working with Roadrunner Records. According to Conner, the band’s manager sent him their demo, and he was “instantly blown away”. However, he also saw more than a few issues with their name.

Conner explains that the word “def” was too closely associated with legendary producer Rick Rubin and his Def American Recordings. At the time, Rubin made an effort to move away from the word, which became “mainstream,” and even changed the name of his record company to American Recordings.

On the other hand, Conner was concerned that the word “tones” would make the band appear like they were part of the “ska” movement that was on full blast in the 1990s. 

Frontman Chino Moreno and the rest of the band were willing to listen to Conner’s suggestions and recommended “Engine No. 9”, the title of one of their early songs, as an alternative. However, the deal with Roadrunner Records never materialized, so the Deftones got to keep their name.

“Six months later, they signed to Maverick Records, releasing ‘Adrenaline’ in 1995, and the rest is history,” Conner added. “Seemingly overnight, the album took off, the band blew up, and every metal fan across the globe was wearing a Deftones T-shirt. I sure felt silly.”

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Corey Taylor Cancels Upcoming Solo North American Tour https://hotpoptoday.com/corey-taylor-cancels-upcoming-solo-north-american-tour/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 06:16:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12653 Corey Taylor was supposed to tour all across North America this year, but his plans have changed. The lead vocalist of Slipknot decided to cancel his upcoming solo tour dates because his mental and physical health “have been breaking down”. Taylor took to social media to announce the cancelation of his North American tour. He […]

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Corey Taylor was supposed to tour all across North America this year, but his plans have changed. The lead vocalist of Slipknot decided to cancel his upcoming solo tour dates because his mental and physical health “have been breaking down”.

Taylor took to social media to announce the cancelation of his North American tour. He explained that he’s been in a bad place both mentally and physically for the past several months, adding he’s reached a place that’s unhealthy for him and his family.

“I know this decision will come as a shock to some and may be regarded as unpopular by others – but after taking a hard look at where I am and where I was going, I need to pull myself back and be home with my family for the time being,” he wrote on social media.

Taylor took a moment to apologize to his fans and send them his love, adding that everyone who bought tickets and VIP packages would get a full refund.

Despite canceling his solo tour dates, Corey’s upcoming 25th anniversary tour with Slipknot is expected to go on. It includes a series of dates across Europe in December, including concerts in Amsterdam, Paris, Manchester, and London.

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Rage Against the Machine Say They Won’t Play Live Again https://hotpoptoday.com/rage-against-the-machine-say-they-wont-play-live-again/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:59:00 +0000 https://hotpoptoday.com/?p=12642 Rage Against the Machine went on several hiatuses over the years, and they’re gearing up for another one. After canceling a series of dates throughout 2023, the iconic rock band announced that they “will not be touring or playing live again.” The drummer Brad Wilk took to social media to share a message on behalf […]

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Rage Against the Machine went on several hiatuses over the years, and they’re gearing up for another one. After canceling a series of dates throughout 2023, the iconic rock band announced that they “will not be touring or playing live again.”

The drummer Brad Wilk took to social media to share a message on behalf of the band, revealing they won’t be hitting the road together anytime soon.

“I know a lot of people are waiting for us to announce new tour dates for all the canceled RATM shows. So, while there has been some communication that this may be happening in the future… I want to let you know that RATM (Tim, Zack, Tom, and I) will not be touring or playing live again,” wrote Wilk.

He also took a moment to thank every person who’s ever supported them and apologized to fans who’ve been waiting for the tour to happen. Rage Against the Machine and other individual members are yet to comment on Wilk’s statement about their most recent split.

Seeing RATM take a break from performing doesn’t come as a shocker, since this marks their third farewell, following splits in 2000 and 2011. They also decided to cancel the North American leg of their Public Service Announcement Tour in 2023 due to frontman Zach de la Rocha’s injury.

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