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The Ashes of the Leviathan tour roared into the Kia Forum on August 21, 2024, transforming the venue into a metal mecca for fans eager to celebrate the 20th anniversaries of Lamb of God’s Ashes of the Wake and Mastodon’s Leviathan.

We asked Norwegian dungeon synth and metal legend Mortiis to select his top 5 favorite songs he’s been a part of—excluding his own solo work. Dive into these handpicked tracks and be sure to catch Mortiis on his US tour this fall.

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF THE LIVE VIDEO FOR “MY OWN DEVICE LIVE FROM DALLAS” ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM The Arizona upstarts deliver massive hooks, soaked in atmosphere, with creative energy and catchiness.

Conveying a brutal assault on the senses with riveting riffs and thunderous drums, Annelida draws on influences from across the width and breadth of heavy, for a sound that carries a perennial intensity.

The Summer Slaughter Tour 2024 made its mark at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, delivering an explosive evening of deathcore, metalcore, and unrelenting energy. Headlined by the mighty Veil of Maya, the show was a masterclass in heavy music.

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF “DEATHSTARE“ THE NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO FROM FEEDTHERIGHTWOLF ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM The East Coast crew have unveiled “Deathstare,” a track that marries dizzying grunge tones, progressive, hook-laced guitars and a splaying of melody.

LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE “TREADING WATER“ FROM EMPIRE SPRINGS ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM Featuring melodic guitar lines and driving drums that circle around intricate harmonies, the track ultimately hinges on a distorted breakdown and pleading final chorus. 

The El Rey was electric as Militarie Gun headlined a highly anticipated return to Los Angeles, making it the band’s first show in the city in a year. The venue was filled with excitement from start to finish, thanks to a stellar line up of punk and hardcore acts that set the tone for an unforgettable night.

Florida transplants originally from Toronto, Canada, LIVING DEAD GIRL is a female-fronted metal band that exploded onto the alternative music scene with their debut album Exorcism in 2021.

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF THE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “TEMPORAL NIGHTMARE“ ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM Temporal Nightmare“ is about strange sensations, sudden chills, instincts or feelings that we sometimes get, that feel so real.