It’s been forever since I did one of these because I was in the wilderness for a week. But I’m back now. Chris will be so happy.

• Light The Torch have announced a summer and fall tour covering most of the United States. Just mentioning in case anyone’s interested. Some dates are with Gwar, others with Trivium. Good stuff.
• Decibel have announced the first wave of bands for the inaugural Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles. Triptykon (playing a Celtic Frost set) and Testament (playing a lot of other stuff). Man, I really want to attend this.
• Remember that time Slayer was gonna be done doing things? Well, they’re doing at least one more thing in 2019. Hellfest Open Air! Which will probably maybe possibly be their last live thing ever.
• Emma Ruth Rundle stuff! First, a massive tour from early July through the end of the year. Second, a new album, On Dark Horses, will be out September 14th on Sargent House. Rejoice! Check out a new single, “Fever Dream”, right now.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb