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Second Coat of Primer: Primer 55's '(The) New Release' at 25
While 'Introduction to Mayhem' gets the more of the Supa Freak Love, their sophomore album didn't pull any punches either.
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How does Primer 55's sophomore album hold up 25 years later? Better than you might think. numetalagenda.com/second-coat-...
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Slipknot Surprise Drop "Arsenal," Launch (sic)est Records
This marks the band's first new music since 2022's 'The End, So Far.'
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September 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Spiritbox Tease New Track "Mourning" Dropping Tonight
The three-time Grammy nominees have a new song premiering tonight (September 7th).
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September 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM
BREAKING: New Spiritbox is coming tonight! numetalagenda.com/spiritbox-te...
Twenty-five years ago today, Slipknot released their brutal, unflinching second album Iowa. Check out our retrospective on this certified classic: numetalagenda.com/from-disaste...
From Disasterpiece To Masterpiece: Slipknot's 'Iowa' 25 Years Later
A celebration of anguish turned into art.
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August 28, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Twenty-five years ago today, Slipknot released their brutal, unflinching second album Iowa. Check out our retrospective on this certified classic: numetalagenda.com/from-disaste...
The guys behind Psychostick weren't always having trouble counting to four. Once upon a time, they were navigating early adulthood as Evacuate Chicago. Take a look back at their lone studio album 'Veracity': numetalagenda.com/a-spring-wit...
A Spring with No Laughter: That One Time Psychostick Got Sad
At age 19, Dontre described 2004 as
"a miserable year," and the rest is history.
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August 26, 2026 at 3:10 AM
The guys behind Psychostick weren't always having trouble counting to four. Once upon a time, they were navigating early adulthood as Evacuate Chicago. Take a look back at their lone studio album 'Veracity': numetalagenda.com/a-spring-wit...
No she isn't nu metal (that we're aware of), but a tremendous loss nonetheless. RIP Dolly Parton. www.billboard.com/music/countr...
Dolly Parton, One of Country Music’s Biggest & Brightest Icons, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton dies at 80.
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August 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM
No she isn't nu metal (that we're aware of), but a tremendous loss nonetheless. RIP Dolly Parton. www.billboard.com/music/countr...
Wake up, babe, new Daoboys is coming!
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The Callous Daoboys Tee Up New Single "Watching Us Kiss" Dropping This Friday
The follow-up to "Gigantic Parasitic Tongue" is coming very soon.
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August 25, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Wake up, babe, new Daoboys is coming!
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Bray Wyatt's death in 2023 was one of the few celebrity deaths that genuinely affected me. Check out my tribute to Bray Wyatt and his Code Orange-crafted theme songs "Let Me In" and "Shatter" on @numetalagenda.bsky.social: numetalagenda.com/feature/neve...
Never Forget: Bray Wyatt's Theme Songs Were Nu Metal AF
RIP Windham Rotunda, aka Bray Wyatt.
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August 24, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Bray Wyatt's death in 2023 was one of the few celebrity deaths that genuinely affected me. Check out my tribute to Bray Wyatt and his Code Orange-crafted theme songs "Let Me In" and "Shatter" on @numetalagenda.bsky.social: numetalagenda.com/feature/neve...
On this day in 2000, a meme was born as the world was introduced to BRBRDENG courtesy of Mudvayne'a debut album L.D. 50. Read our retrospective from last year's silver anniversary: numetalagenda.com/review/l-d-5...
Between a Blink and a Tear: L.D. 50 at 25
For all the darkness here, we also have four guys trying to live through it as best they can, circling the track and thinking about how to grow beyond it, running at full speed, because they still can...
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August 22, 2026 at 8:15 PM
On this day in 2000, a meme was born as the world was introduced to BRBRDENG courtesy of Mudvayne'a debut album L.D. 50. Read our retrospective from last year's silver anniversary: numetalagenda.com/review/l-d-5...
One year ago, Deftones released 'private music.' Read our review: numetalagenda.com/review/defto...
Album Review: Deftones // 'private music'
Deftones' tenth album finds the band releasing their most exciting batch of songs in at least a decade.
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August 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
One year ago, Deftones released 'private music.' Read our review: numetalagenda.com/review/defto...
With the talks of Ozzfest's return fresh in the mind, let's look back at Ozzfest 2001, smack-dab in nu metal's initial run. Read more: numetalagenda.com/feature/cele...
Celebrating Ozzfest 2001, 25 Years Later
With the return of Ozzfest on the horizon, let us look back on one of the lineups that helped breed the success of many nu metal icons today.
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August 21, 2026 at 2:24 PM
With the talks of Ozzfest's return fresh in the mind, let's look back at Ozzfest 2001, smack-dab in nu metal's initial run. Read more: numetalagenda.com/feature/cele...
The California groove machine DevilDriver have done it again. Read our review of 'Strike And Kill': numetalagenda.com/review/album...
Album Review: DevilDriver // 'Strike And Kill'
The California groove machine assert their place atop the modern metal landscape with a ferocious new album.
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August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The California groove machine DevilDriver have done it again. Read our review of 'Strike And Kill': numetalagenda.com/review/album...
Today marks the anniversary of what is widely considered nu metal's biggest day, with three crucial releases all dropping on August 18, 1998. Read more: numetalagenda.com/feature/the-...
The Story Behind The Biggest Day In Nu Metal
Once upon a time, the genre that took over pop culture had its greatest day out to date.
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August 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Today marks the anniversary of what is widely considered nu metal's biggest day, with three crucial releases all dropping on August 18, 1998. Read more: numetalagenda.com/feature/the-...
With the recent addition of "Aerials," the nu metal contingent of the Spotify Billions Club is now at 22 songs. See the full list: numetalagenda.com/feature/the-...
The Spotify Billions Club: Nu Metal Edition
The biggest of the big in nu metal, at least in terms of one streaming service metric.
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August 16, 2026 at 3:52 AM
With the recent addition of "Aerials," the nu metal contingent of the Spotify Billions Club is now at 22 songs. See the full list: numetalagenda.com/feature/the-...
How does Primer 55's sophomore album hold up 25 years later? Better than you might think. numetalagenda.com/second-coat-...
Second Coat of Primer: Primer 55's '(The) New Release' at 25
While 'Introduction to Mayhem' gets the more of the Supa Freak Love, their sophomore album didn't pull any punches either.
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August 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
How does Primer 55's sophomore album hold up 25 years later? Better than you might think. numetalagenda.com/second-coat-...
Might as well tease this one... tomorrow we will have a retro review of Primer 55's "(The) New Release," in honor of its 25th anniversary, as well as the (slightly belated) anniversary of the passing of original vocalist Jason Luttrell. Jam this one nice and loud: youtu.be/KUyXE1u4Vbc?...
Primer 55 - This Life
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August 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Might as well tease this one... tomorrow we will have a retro review of Primer 55's "(The) New Release," in honor of its 25th anniversary, as well as the (slightly belated) anniversary of the passing of original vocalist Jason Luttrell. Jam this one nice and loud: youtu.be/KUyXE1u4Vbc?...
Still no official word from the band. numetalagenda.com/news/story/m...
Mick Thomson's Wife Stacy References 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' In Her Own Commentary On Sid Wilson Situation
The wife of the Slipknot co-guitarist had her own shots to fire in light of the recent controversy within the band's camp.
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August 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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BREAKING: Sid Wilson Permanently Out Of Slipknot
Massive news from the masked nu metal titans, as an original member has been removed suddenly.
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August 1, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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The Number 12 Looks Like You Announce 'Mongrel' 20th Anniversary Tour
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The Number 12 Looks Like You Announce 'Mongrel' 20th Anniversary Tour
The Number 12, 24 dates, 20 years of 'Mongrel.' Got all that?
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July 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The Number 12 Looks Like You Announce 'Mongrel' 20th Anniversary Tour
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Skylar Grey Joins Motionless In White Onstage For "R.I.P." At Sweat And Blood Tour Kickoff
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Skylar Grey Joins Motionless In White Onstage For "R.I.P." At Sweat And Blood Tour Kickoff
The first show of the band's US headliner was eventful, to say the least.
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July 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Skylar Grey Joins Motionless In White Onstage For "R.I.P." At Sweat And Blood Tour Kickoff
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Body Count's Ice-T Among Contestants On FOX Game Show 'Nation's Dumbest'
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Body Count's Ice-T Among Contestants On FOX Game Show 'Nation's Dumbest'
The prolific rapper and actor is a featured part of the newest FOX show, which premieres tonight (July 15th).
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July 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Body Count's Ice-T Among Contestants On FOX Game Show 'Nation's Dumbest'
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