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The Clash emerged in the late 1970s as one of the defining bands of the punk rock era, blending raw energy with politically charged lyrics and genre-defying innovation. Formed in London in 1976, the band initially consisted of Joe Strummer (vocals and rhythm guitar), Mick Jones (lead guitar and vocals), Paul Simonon (bass), and Terry Chimes (drums). Their work spanned punk, reggae, dub, and rock, earning them both commercial success and critical acclaim.

Over their career, The Clash released six studio albums, starting with their self-titled debut The Clash (1977). This was followed by the ambitious Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978), the iconic double album London Calling (1979), the genre-spanning Sandinista! (1980), the hard-hitting Combat Rock (1982), and their controversial final album Cut the Crap (1985). Known for their hits like “London Calling,” “Rock the Casbah,” and “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” The Clash left a lasting impact on rock music, with London Calling frequently hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time. The band’s influence earned them induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

Here is a complete alphabetical list of songs by The Clash, including the albums they were released on and their release dates:

A – D

“1–2, Crush on You” – B-side of “Tommy Gun” (1978)
“1977” – B-side of “White Riot” (1977)
“48 Hours” – The Clash (1977)
“All the Young Punks” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“Are You Red..Y” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“Armagideon Time” – B-side of “London Calling” (1979)
“Atom Tan” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Bankrobber” – Non-album single (1980)
“The Beautiful People Are Ugly, Too” – Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg (1982)
“Blonde Rock & Roll” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Brand New Cadillac” – London Calling (1979)
“Broadway” – Sandinista! (1980)
“The Call Up” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Can’t Judge” (demo) – Unreleased (1980)
“Capital Radio One” – Capital Radio (EP) (1977)
“Capital Radio Two” – The Cost of Living (EP) (1979)
“Car Jamming” – Combat Rock (1982)
“The Card Cheat” – London Calling (1979)
“Career Opportunities” – The Clash (1977)
“Charlie Don’t Surf” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Cheapskates” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“Cheat” – The Clash (1977)
“The City of the Dead” – Black Market Clash (1980)
“Clampdown” – London Calling (1979)
“Clash City Rockers” – Non-album single (1978)
“Complete Control” – The Clash (US version) (1979)
“Cool Confusion” – B-side of “Should I Stay or Should I Go” (1982)
“The Cool Out” – B-side of “The Magnificent Seven” (1981)
“Cool Under Heat” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“Corner Soul” – Sandinista! (1980)
“The Crooked Beat” – Sandinista! (1980)

D- H

“Deadly Serious” – Unreleased (1976)
“Death Is a Star” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Death or Glory” – London Calling (1979)
“Deny” – The Clash (1977)
“Dictator” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“Dirty Punk” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“Do It Now” – B-side of “This Is England” (1985)
“Drug-Stabbing Time” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“English Civil War” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“The Equaliser” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Every Little Bit Hurts” – Clash on Broadway (1991)
“Fingerpoppin’” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“First Night Back in London” – B-side of “Know Your Rights” (1982)
“Four Horsemen” – London Calling (1979)
“Fujiyama Mama (Pearl Harbour)” – Unreleased (1982)
“The Fulham Connection” – Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg (1982)
“Garageland” – The Clash (1977)
“Gates of the West” – The Cost of Living (EP) (1979)
“Ghetto Defendant” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Groovy Times” – The Cost of Living (EP) (1979)
“The Guns of Brixton” – London Calling (1979)
“Guns on the Roof” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)

H- M

“Hate and War” – The Clash (1977)
“Hateful” – London Calling (1979)
“Heart & Mind” – London Calling (25th Anniversary Edition) (2004)
“Hell W10” – Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg (1982)
“Hitsville UK” – Sandinista! (1980)
“House of the Ju Ju Queen” (demo) – Unreleased (1980)
“How Can I Understand the Flies?” – Unreleased (1976)
“I’m Not Down” – London Calling (1979)
“I’m So Bored with You” – Unreleased (1976)
“I’m So Bored with the USA” – The Clash (1977)
“I Fought the Law” – The Cost of Living (EP) (1979)
“I Know What I Think About You” – Unreleased (1976)
“I Never Did It?” – Unreleased (1976)
“Idle in Kangaroo Court W1” – Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg (1982)
“If Music Could Talk” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Inoculated City” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Ivan Meets G.I. Joe” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Jail Guitar Doors” – B-side of “Clash City Rockers” (1978)
“Janie Jones” – The Clash (1977)
“Jimmy Jazz” – London Calling (1979)
“Julie’s Been Working for the Drug Squad” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“Junco Partner” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Junkie Slip” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Justice Tonight” – B-side of “London Calling” (1979)
“Kick It Over” – B-side of “London Calling” (1979)
“Kill Time” – Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg (1982)
“King of the Road” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Kingston Advice” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Know Your Rights” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Koka Kola” – London Calling (1979)
“Last Gang in Town” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“The Leader” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Let’s Go Crazy” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Life Is Wild” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“Lightning Strikes (Not Once But Twice)” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Listen” – Capital Radio (EP) (1977)
“Living in Fame” – Sandinista! (1980)
“London Calling” – London Calling (1979)
“London’s Burning” – The Clash (1977)
“Lonesome Me” – London Calling (25th Anniversary Edition) (2004)
“Long Time Jerk” – B-side of “Rock the Casbah” (1982)
“Look Here” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Lose This Skin” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Lost in the Supermarket” – London Calling (1979)
“Louie Louie” – Unreleased (1977)
“Lover’s Rock” – London Calling (1979)

M-R

“The Magnificent Dance” – B-side of “The Magnificent Seven” (1981)
“The Magnificent Seven” – Sandinista! (1980)
“The Man in Me” – London Calling (25th Anniversary Edition) (2004)
“Mark Me Absent” – Unreleased (1976)
“Mensforth Hill” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Midnight Log” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Midnight to Stevens” – Clash on Broadway (1991)
“Mona” (demo) – Unreleased (1980)
“Movers and Shakers” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“Mustapha Dance” – B-side of “Rock the Casbah” (1982)
“North and South” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“One Emotion” – Clash on Broadway (1991)
“One More Dub” – Sandinista! (1980)
“One More Time” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Outside Broadcast” – B-side of “This Is Radio Clash” (1981)
“Overpowered by Funk” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Paul’s Tune” – London Calling (25th Anniversary Edition) (2004)
“Play to Win” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“Police and Thieves” – The Clash (1977)
“Police on My Back” – Sandinista! (1980)
“The Police Walked in 4 Jazz” – London Calling (25th Anniversary Edition) (2004)
“Pressure Drop” – B-side of “English Civil War” (1979)
“The Prisoner” – B-side of “(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais” (1978)
“Protex Blue” – The Clash (1977)

R – Z

“Radio Five” – B-side of “This Is Radio Clash” (1981)
“Radio Clash” – Non-album single (1981)
“RAF 1810” – Unreleased (1978)
“Rebel Waltz” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Red Angel Dragnet” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Remote Control” – The Clash (1977)
“Revolution Rock” – London Calling (1979)
“The Right Profile” – London Calling (1979)
“Robber Dub” – Black Market Clash (1980)
“Rock the Casbah” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Rockers Galore…UK Tour” – B-side of “Bankrobber” (1980)
“Rudie Can’t Fail” – London Calling (1979)
“Safe European Home” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“Sean Flynn” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Sex Mad Roar” – B-side of “This Is England” (1985)
“Shepherds Delight” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Should I Stay or Should I Go” – Combat Rock (1982)
“Silicone on Sapphire” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Sitting at My Party” – Unreleased (1976)
“Somebody Got Murdered” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Something About England” – Sandinista! (1980)
“The Sound of Sinners” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Spanish Bombs” – London Calling (1979)
“Stay Free” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“Stop the World” – B-side of “The Call Up” (1980)
“Straight to Hell” – Combat Rock (1982)
“The Street Parade” – Sandinista! (1980)
“This Is England” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“This Is Radio Clash” – Non-album single (1981)
“Three Card Trick” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“Time Is Tight” – Black Market Clash (1980)
“Tommy Gun” – Give ‘Em Enough Rope (1978)
“Train in Vain” – London Calling (1979)
“Up in Heaven (Not Only Here)” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Up-Toon” – London Calling (25th Anniversary Edition) (2004)
“Version City” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Version Pardner” – Sandinista! (1980)
“Walk Evil Talk” – Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg (1982)
“Walking the Slidewalk” – London Calling (25th Anniversary Edition) (2004)
“Washington Bullets” – Sandinista! (1980)
“We Are the Clash” – Cut the Crap (1985)
“What’s My Name?” – The Clash (1977)
“Where You Gonna Go (Soweto)” – London Calling (25th Anniversary Edition) (2004)
“(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais” – Non-album single (1978)
“White Riot” – The Clash (1977)
“Working and Waiting” – London Calling (1979)
“Wrong ‘Em Boyo” – London Calling (1979)

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Burning Witches bring back the vibe of 80s heavy metal and update their powerful force with renewed sonic clarity on their new maxi-single, The Spell Of The Skull, out today via Napalm Records. With screaming guitars, the Swiss band is back for a heavy metal blast session in the snow.

With The Spell Of The Skull, they curse audiences with two new songs from their latest conjuring of witchcraft. Witchqueen Romana Kalkuhl hypnotizes your mind with her melodic riffs, while diabolic priestess Laura Guldemond conquers your soul with crowd pleasing shouts.

Today, the stunning single “Mirror, Mirror” has been released alongside an official lyric video. The track opens with a virtuous intro that shows the band’s true witchcraft, especially when it comes to creating catchy and hypnotizing guitar riffs. Laura Guldemond, on the other hand, impresses with her incredible vocal range and distinctive style of singing. This new onslaught satisfies all supporters of the fast and unholy forces.

Only a few years after their foundation, these five witches had already performed at fully attended shows at the biggest and most important festivals of the entire metal universe, like Wacken, Summer Breeze and Rock Harz Open Air in Germany. After five attention-grabbing albums, Burning Witches prepare for another attack in 2025.

Watch the lyric video for “Mirror, Mirror” below.

The Spell Of The Skull is available in the following formats:

– 1LP Slipcase Solid Gold (strictly limited) (Sold Out)
– 1LP Slipcase Solid Red (strictly limited) (Sold Out)
– 1LP Slipcase Marbled Orange Red Black (strictly limited)
– Digital Single

Order your copy here.

The Spell Of The Skull trackliisting:

“The Spell Of The Skull”
“Mirror, Mirror”

“The Spell Of The Skull” video:

“Mirror, Mirror” lyric video:

Burning Witches are:

Laura Guldemond – Vocals
Romana Kalkuhl – Guitars
Courtney Cox – Guitars
Jay Grob – Bass
Lala Frischknecht – Drums

(Photo – Jacky Lue)

Polish extreme metal giants, Behemoth, performed their track, “Once Upon A Pale Horse”, during their set at the 2024 edition of Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival. Watch professionally-filmed video below:

Watch “Chant For Ezkaton 2000” from the same show:

Join Behemoth, Satyricon and Rotting Christ in Europe next year for “The Unholy Trinity”. Behemoth recently released a video trailer for trek, which can be found below.

Says Behemoth: “Legions of Europe! It’s that time again… We are beyond thrilled to announce that we’ll be bringing together the blasphemous forces of Behemoth, Satyricon and Rotting Christ for ‘The Unholy Trinity’ European tour.” 🔥

Tickets are on sale now. Dates are listed below.

Tour dates:

April
4 – Gasometer – Vienna, Austria
5 – Zenith – Munich, Germany
6 – Columbiahalle – Berlin, Germany
8 – Halle 622 – Zurich, Switzerland
11 – Olympia – Paris, France
12 – O2 Brixton Academy – London, England
13 – 013 Poppodium – Tilburg, Netherlands
15 – E-Werk – Cologne, Germany
16 – Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, Germany
18 – B-K – Stockholm, Sweden
20 – Inferno Metal Festival – Oslo, Norway*
22 – Ice Hall – Helsinki, Finland
23 – Palladium – Riga, Latvia
25 – Orbita Hall – Wrocław, Poland
26 – Ragnaroek Festival – Lichtenfels, Germany*
27 – O2 Universum – Prague, Czech Republic

* Behemoth only

Guns N’ Roses have announced that they will return to the road on a massive 2025 European and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer with special guests Public Enemy, Rival Sons and Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter on select dates. A new video trailer can be found below.

Kicking off on May 23, the 24 date tour will see the LA legends perform in Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Lithuania and Luxembourg for the first time. The 2025 dates also see the powerhouse rock band return to familiar stages in Bulgaria, Serbia, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland , Poland, Hungary and Austria.

Nightrain presale for all non-festival shows starts today, December 10. For all public onsale dates, go to gunsnroses.com/tour for the most up to date info.

If you are not currently a member of Nightrain, check out the packages here.

Tour dates:

May
23 – Kingdom Arena – Riyadh, SA
27 – Etihad Arena – Abu Dhabi, UAE
30 – Shekvetili Park 0 Shekvetili, GE (with Rival Sons)

June
2 – Tüpraş Stadyumu – Istanbul, TR (with Rival Sons)
6 – Estádio Cidade de Coimbra – Coimbra, PT (with Rival Sons)
9 – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys – Barcelona, ES (with Rival Sons)
12 – Firenze Rocks – Florence, IT (with Rival Sons)
15 – Rock For People – Hradec Kralove, CZ (with Rival Sons)
18 – Merkur Spiel-Arena – Dusseldorf, DE (with Rival Sons)
20 – Allianz Arena – Munich, DE (with Rival Sons)
23 – Villa Park – Birmingham, UK (with Rival Sons)
26 – Wembley Stadium – London, UK (with Rival Sons)
29 – Eskelunden – Aaehus, DK (with Public Enemy)

July
2 – Granåsen Ski Centre – Trondheim, NO (with Public Enemy)
4 – Strawberry Arena – Stockholm, SE (with Public Enemy)
7 – Ratina Stadium – Tampere, FI (with Public Enemy)
10 – Darius and Girėnas Stadium – Kaunus, LT (with Public Enemy)
12 – PGE Narodowy – Warsaw, PL (with Public Enemy)
15 – Ferenc Puskás Stadium – Budapest, HU (with Public Enemy)
18 – Ušće Park – Belgrade, RS (with Public Enemy)
21 – Vasil Levski Stadium – Sofia, BG (with Public Enemy)
24 – Ernst Happel Stadium – Vienna, AT (with Sex Pistols)
28 – Luxembourg Open Air – Luxembourg City, LU (with Sex Pistols)
31 – Wacken Open Air – Wacken, DE

Acclaimed French metal band, Gojira, have unveiled the official music video for their Grammy-nominated single, “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)”, captured during their jaw-dropping performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

“Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” is currently nominated for “Best Metal Performance” at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards, marking the band’s fourth Grammy nomination to date.

Gojira made history as the first metal band ever to perform at the Olympic Games during this past summer’s star-studded opening ceremony which also included performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion. Working with composer Victor le Manse and French-Swiss mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti, the quartet injected their signature heavy riffs and punishing rhythms into the French Revolution-era song “Ah! Ça ira!.” Joined by Viotti and nearly 300 classical musicians, Gojira performed from the windows of Paris’ iconic Concierge amidst a grand spectacle of pyrotechnics, making international headlines and being widely regarded as one of the most talked about moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Gojira recently wrapped up a North American tour providing direct support to Korn, and are in the midst of working on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2021 album Fortitude, which featured Grammy-nominated single “Amazonia” and was heralded as one of the best metal albums of the year. They will headline the UK’s Bloodstock Open Air Festival in August 2025.

(Photo – Jimmy Fontaine)

Deep Purple frontman, Ian Gillan, has announced the February 14 release of the 7CD boxset, Gillan: 1978 – 1982. The set includes studio recordings, a live album and a wealth of B-sides and bonus material.

Limited editions, including a print signed by Ian, are available while stocks last. Pre-order here, and watch a video message from Gillan below.

The new Gillan 7CD box set offers a comprehensive collection of the band’s work during the years from 1978 to 1982, when they rose to prominence in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene.

The set includes seven albums from this era, featuring studio recordings, a live album, and a wealth of B-sides and bonus material. The albums featured in this set are as follows: Gillan (The Japanese Album) – Originally released in September 1978, this was the debut of the band formed by Ian Gillan after leaving the Ian Gillan Band. It marked a shift away from jazz fusion to a heavier rock sound. Mr. Universe – Released in 1979, this was a key album that solidified their success, featuring a mix of hard rock and NWOBHM influences. Glory Road – A 1980 release, this album is considered the height of the band’s success, both commercially and musically. Future Shock – Released in 1981, this album continued the band’s momentum, but guitarist Bernie Tormé left shortly afterward. Double Trouble – A double album from 1981 that combined studio tracks and live performances and marked Janick Gers’ debut as guitarist. Magic – Released in 1982, this was the band’s final studio album before they disbanded after their last performance at Wembley Arena in December 1982. Live From Reading ’80 – A live album capturing the band’s powerful live performances at the Reading Festival in 1980.

The collection includes a new interview with Ian Gillan conducted by Rich Davenport, providing deeper insights into the band’s history and the albums. The audio has been remastered from the original tapes where possible, ensuring high-quality sound. The packaging is designed in a 7” x 7” format, with 32-page booklet, offering a unique visual presentation for collectors. This set is a valuable offering for fans of Gillan and collectors of rock history, especially from the era of NWOBHM, showcasing the evolution of a band led by one of rock’s iconic vocalists.

Tracklisting:

Disc One: The Japanese Album
“Street Theatre” (Instrumental)
“Secret Of the Dance”
“I’m Your Man”
“Dead Of Night”
“Fighting Man”
“Message In a Bottle”
“Not Weird Enough”
“Bringing Joanna Back”
“Abbey Of Thelema”
“Back In the Game”
“Vengeance”
“Move With the Times”
“Sleeping On the Job”
“Roller”

Disc Two: Mr Universe
“Second Sight”
“Secret Of the Dance”
“She Tears Me Down”
“Roller”
“Mr. Universe”
“Vengeance”
“Puget Sound”
“Dead Of Night”
“Message In a Bottle”
“Fighting Man”
“Smoke On the Water” – Live at Kingsway Studio
“Parliament Square” – Mr Universe Out Take

Disc Three: Glory Road
“Unchain Your Brain”
“Are You Sure?”
“Time And Again”
“No Easy Way”
“Sleeping On the Job”
“On The Rocks”
“If You Believe Me”
“Running, White Face, City Boy”
“Nervous”
“Handles On Her Hips” – B-side of “No Easy Way”
“I Might as Well Go Home (Mystic)” – B-side of “No Easy Way”
“Higher And Higher” – For Gillan Fans Only
“Your Mother Was Right” – For Gillan Fans Only

Disc Four: Future Shock
“Future Shock”
“Night Ride Out of Phoenix”
“(The Ballad Of) The Lusitania Express”
“No Laughing in Heaven”
“Sacre Bleu”
“New Orleans”
“Bite The Bullet”
“If I Sing Softly”
“Don’t Want the Truth”
“For Your Dreams”
“Trouble” – A-side
“Your Sister’s on My List” – B-side of “Trouble”
“Mutually Assured Destruction” – A-side
“The Maelstrom” – B-side of “Mutually Assured Destruction”
“Take A Hold of Yourself” – B-side of “New Orleans”
“One For the Road” – B-side of “No Laughing in Heaven”
“Lucille” – B-side of “No Laughing in Heaven”
“Bad News” – B-side of “No Laughing in Heaven”

Disc Five: Double Trouble
“I’ll Rip Your Spine Out”
“Restless”
“Men Of War”
“Sunbeam”
“Nightmare”
“HadelyBop Bop”
“Life Goes On”
“Born To Kill”
“Spanish Guitar” – Flexipop magazine Dec 81

Disc Six: Double Trouble (Reading 29.8.81)
“No Laughing In Heaven”
“No Easy Way”
“Trouble”
“Mutually Assured Destruction”
“If You Believe Me”
“New Orleans”
“Bite The Bullet” – B-side of “Nightmare” / Reading 29.8.81
“On The Rocks” – B-side of “Restless” / Reading 29.8.81
“Mr. Universe” – B-side of “Trouble” / Reading 22.8.80
“Vengeance” – B-side of “Trouble” / Reading 22.8.80
“Smoke On the Water” – B-side of “Trouble” / Reading 22.8.80

Disc Seven: Magic
“What’s The Matter”
“Bluesy Blue Sea”
“Caught In a Trap”
“Long Gone”
“Driving Me Wild”
“Demon Driver”
“Living A Lie”
“You’re So Right”
“Living For the City”
“Demon Driver” [reprise]
“Breaking Chains” – B-side of “Living for The City”
“Purple Sky” – B-side of “Living for The City” Pic Disc
“Fiji” – B-side of “Long Gone”
“Helter Skelter” – Album outtake, issued on first CD release 1988
“Smokestack Lightning” – Album outtake, issued on first CD release 1988
“South Africa” – A-side – Ian Gillan solo single 1988
“John” – B-side of “South Africa”
“South Africa” – Extended 12” version

UK prog metallers TesseracT have shared a new live video for War Of Being, the title track of last year’s acclaimed fifth studio album from the band.

The new clip was recorded during the band’s headline performance from this year’s Radar Festival held in Manchester this July.

It’s taken from a new expanded “tour edition” of the album which will be released through Kscope on January 10. The new version features three live songs were recorded at the Radar Festival show, where TesseracT performed with an expansive stage show and a collective of backing vocalists called ‘Choir Noir’, featruing War of Being‘s vocal producer, Kat Marsh/Cestra.

A double vinyl version of the reissue comes on black and red marble vinyl and has been mastered at half-speed for improve audio quality. A 2CD edition will also be available.

TesseracT also kick off the secind part of their War of Being World Tour on January 10. The tour includes headline shows across Europe and the UK, as well as a series of performances supporting Devin Townsend on his Powernerd Tour in the US and Canada. You can see the band’s UK dates below.

Pre-order War Of Being Tour Edition.

TesseracT War Of Being UK tour dates

Feb 11: Brighton Chalk
Feb 12: Cambridge Cambridge Junction
Feb 14: Cardiff Tramshed
Feb 15: Leeds Project House

Get tickets.

Ice-T has named the one thing he’d change about heavy metal given the chance.

Talking exclusively in the new issue of Metal Hammer, the acclaimed rapper and Body Count frontman says he’d get rid of all the subgenres in metal if he could.

“I’d get rid of all the categories they’ve decided to split rock into,” Ice says. “I got so tired of all these different hybrid categories, I created my own for Body Count: grindhouse. That’s what we do. Other than that, I wouldn’t change much.”

Elsewhere in the interview, the rap and metal figurehead names his favourite album to come from each of the two genres he works in.

“My favourite metal album is the first Black Sabbath album – it’s the one I probably listened to the most growing up,” he reveals. “I’ve actually sampled songs from Sabbath on my rap albums – and rock, too. I used Black Sabbath for [solo rap track] Midnight.”

Ice continues: “So far as my favourite rap album… probably Paid In Full by Eric B & Rakim which came out around the same time I was doing [1987 debut] Rhyme Pays. Or maybe Yo! Bum Rush The Show by Public Enemy. Those records were very important to me, particularly in the creation of the Ice-T records.”

Body Count released latest album Merciless via Century Media on November 22. The album included a cover of the Pink Floyd classic Comfortable Numb, which the band recently performed on national TV during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Body Count released their self-titled debut album in 1992 and incited international controversy with their single Cop Killer the same year. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Ice said that that controversy did not translate to fatter wallets for he and his bandmates.

“Anybody that thinks controversy is a way to make money, it’s not,” he said. “You get a lot of buzz, but now you need lawyers. So don’t just say something stupid and then back-pedal – if you’re going to say something, stand on it.”

As well as the interview with Ice, the new issue of Metal Hammer offers the essential breakdown of the year in metal. As well as the albums of the year, the magazine revisits Slipknot’s blockbuster anniversary tour, Gojira’s show-stealing Olympic Games performance, Lzzy Hale joining Skid Row, Ghost going Hollywood and so much more. Order now and get your copy delivered directly to your doorstep.

‘Cause it’s hard to say what’s real/When you know the way you feel,’ emotes Flaming Lips leader Wayne Coyne on One More Robot/Sympathy 3000-21 from Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots.

Once seen as the well-executed follow up to the psychedelic oddballs’ true d’oeuvre, 1999’s The Soft Bulletin, the Lips’ 10th now eclipses its predecessor as their go-to masterpiece. Released in 2002, this quirky concept album about pink droids and karate now looks visionary, especially in relation to the unknowns that come with AI and the way the internet dominates people’s lives.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots presents several battlegrounds: the tangible versus the surreal, the physical and the metaphysical. The guitars are cut up, diced and laid over a rhythmic groove that almost sounds like a beatbox, pitching analogue against digital.

Most importantly, humanity in all its glorious fallibility is set against pernicious, automated technology, the special ingredient that gives the album its phantasmagorical edge.

The beats might emanate from machines, but they’re bleeding into the red as the hi-hats spit distortion – a decision made by the band in agreement with producer Dave Fridmann.

Even having undergone the full Dolby Atmos treatment for this Blu-ray audio reissue 22 years later, the rhythm tracks remain defiantly lo-fi palimpsests, reassuring us that wrongness can feel so right sometimes. It’s the kind of nuance only humans are capable of understanding – at least for now.

In truth, the robots never stood a chance against Yoshimi (inspired by Yoshimi P-We of Japanese noise outfit the Boredoms) or inveterate existentialist Coyne, reaching out to his audience with childlike wonder: ‘Do you realise that happiness makes you cry?’ he sings on Do You Realize? ‘Do you realise that everyone you know someday will die?’

With Fridmann’s swirling production and Coyne seemingly so tangible he might reach out and touch the listener’s face, it feels daringly emotional – something the robots will never be able to comprehend.

The 2024 edition of Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots is on sale now via Warner/Rhino.