Seven stories. Monday. Here’s what’s moving.
Quick Actions: Browse active metal tours | Past Rundowns
Korn Salute Padres Pitcher Mason Miller for Using “Blind” as Walk-Up Music
Korn have never needed baseball to validate them, but it still hits different when a major-league player walks out to “Blind” like it’s 1994 and the whole stadium has to deal with it. San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller has been using the track as his walk-up music, and the band responded with a public shout-out that turned into a quick scene-wide victory lap. It’s a reminder that the stuff that felt “too heavy for normal people” in the ‘90s is now just part of the cultural bloodstream.
Gary Holt Shrugs at the Rock Hall Conversation
Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt doesn’t sound remotely interested in treating the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame like the final boss of legitimacy. In a recent podcast chat, he called the whole institution “lame,” which is basically the most on-brand metal take possible. The Hall’s metal relationship still swings between overdue and performative, and even when heavy bands get in, it rarely changes what matters: records, shows, and the scene.
Andreas Kisser Keeps the Door Cracked After Sepultura’s Farewell Tour
Sepultura’s farewell tour is still the headline, but guitarist Andreas Kisser has been careful not to speak in absolutes about what comes after. Asked about future shows down the road, he framed it as a “possibilities are always open” situation. Whether that means a one-off or something bigger, the point is simple: metal endings are rarely as final as the press release.
MGK and Fred Durst Tease Another Link-Up with “Fix Ur Face”
MGK and Fred Durst are leaning into the chaos again, teasing a new single called “Fix Ur Face” with a video arriving next week. Whatever you think about the pairing, it’s not subtle what they’re aiming for: big-hook aggression, crossover headlines, and comment-section heat. Nu-metal nostalgia is still a live wire when you plug it into current pop culture.
Skindred Drop You Got This and Run a 12-Shows-in-7-Days Sprint
Skindred just released their newest full-length, You Got This, and they’re not easing into it. The band are doing a brutal run of a dozen shows in seven days, which tracks if you’ve ever seen how hard they work a room. It’s a statement: this record is meant to be tested onstage, not just streamed.
Savatage’s Comeback Talk Shifts Toward Eventual U.S. Shows
Savatage’s return has been a long time coming, and guitarist Chris Caffery is still speaking cautiously about the next logical step: U.S. dates. He’s not promising a timeline, but the message is that the band understand what American fans are waiting for. If the comeback is real, it eventually has to cross the ocean in a way that feels substantial.
Amy Lee on “Truth for Sale” as Evanescence Ramp Up the Next Album
Amy Lee has a way of cutting through noise without sounding like she’s auditioning for a think-piece. In a new interview, she said the current information flood makes it feel like “truth is for sale,” and it’s hard to argue when every platform rewards outrage over reality. Evanescence are also moving toward their next album cycle, and that pressure can sharpen a record.
More Metal Mantra: Rundowns | Metal News | Tours
