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Bastardane release new single “Taciturn & Morose” produced by Joe Duplantier (Gojira)

Author Benedetta Baldin - 20.3.2026

Bastardane recently released “Taciturn & Morose“, as per theprp. The stoner/doom metal group’s most recent song, “Mother’s Tongue,” was also produced by Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier. Castor Hetfield, the drummer for Bastardane, is a second-generation metal musician whose father is James Hetfield of the powerful Metallica.

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Bastardane are teasing new music to be released soon

Bastardane is working on new material that they hope to release “soon”, as per theprp. Castor Hetfield, the son of Metallica guitarist and singer James Hetfield, plays drums for the well-known stoner/groove metal band. Bastardane stated in the February 17th social media post below. Yes yes. We have been in the studio.Yes yes. We have...

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Bastardane, featuring James Hetfield’s son, share two new singles

Bastardane have shared two new singles, “Slow Decay” and “Masquerade“, taken from the band’s upcoming album. The tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Chris “Scary” Adams. The trio feature Castor Hetfield, son of Metallica‘s frontman, James Hetfield, on drums. Release details for the new Bastardane album are not yet known. You can check out the new singles below:

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Metallica announce Prong, Overkill, OTTTO, Bastardane, etc for ‘Takeover Events’

Metallica have announced “M72 Takeover Events” to take place around their various headlining shows this summer/fall. These events will happen on the Saturdays between Metallica‘s Friday and Sunday concerts in some cities. The events will include sets from Metallica tribute acts (Damage Inc., Motorbreath and Sandman), mini-Metallica film festival screenings of ‘Cliff ‘Em All‘, ‘Cunning Stunts‘ and ‘Orgullo, Pasion, Y Gloria‘, as...

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James Hetfield gives advice to his son’s metal band Bastardane

James Hetfield’s son Castor Hetfield has told Loudwire the career advice he and his band got from his father. In his words: “My dad had told me a lot of his tour horror stories from when he was young, so I feel like that helps, so we can pre-learn from his mistakes. Like just leaving...

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James Hetfield’s son’s band Bastardane released new song “Above All”

The son of Metallica frontman James Hetfield has his own metal band. Castor Hetfield’s band Bastardane released a new song “Above All”. The song is part of the band’s upcoming album “Is This Rage?”. The track list of the album: 1. Above All2. Praise No Bliss3. Gaslight4. Chum5. Revolt6. Let The Wasted Die7. Imposter8. The...

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James Hetfield’s son releases debut LP with his band Bastardane

Bastardane, the hard rock trio featuring drummer Castor Hetfield — son of Metallica frontman James Hetfield — has released their debut album. Titled “Is This Rage?”, the LP boasts heavy riffage and palpable energy, with the band firing on all cylinders through 10 high-octane tracks. Album opener “Above All” can be heard below: We are Bastardane and we are not...

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Black Veil Brides reveal details for their upcoming album “Vindicate”

Black Veil Brides have finally announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, “VINDICATE”, due for release on 8 May via Spinefarm. You can pre-order it HERE. From the opening organ and dramatic soliloquy of “Invocation To The Muse” to the concluding and emotional “Eschaton”, the band – comprising Andy Biersack (vocals), Jake Pitts and Jinxx...

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Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) confirms his autobiography will be released later this year

Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette Book Group announce the publication of “In My Darkest Hour: A Memoir” by Dave Mustaine with Joe Layden on September 8, 2026. “In My Darkest Hour is Dave Mustaine at his most revealing, vulnerable, and true,” stated Ben Schafer, Executive Editor, Da Capo. “With lacerating honesty and soulful...

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