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Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY are set to join intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR on their extensive spring headlining run, 'The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour.' This 34-date journey begins March 19th in Richmond, Virginia, and will include performances in major markets like Boston, Green Bay, and Portland before concluding in Charlotte, NC, on April 29th. Australian grind icons KING PARROT will serve as the opening act for all dates.

Max Cavalera states, "I can’t wait for Soulfly to storm the gates with Gwar!!  I’m excited to be part of one of the coolest tours of 2026!  Soulfly bringing the Chama tribal energy and Gwar, the ultimate theatrical madness band! I have been a fan of Gwar for a long time. It will be an honor to support them! Come on out and party with us every night!!"

GWAR's lead vocalist The Berserker Blothar states, “GWAR, Soulfly and King Parrot. This tour will be a ritual orgy of death, sex, violence and rock and fu**ing roll!! Let the severed heads rain, bouncing down the pyramid onto a heap of human skulls. Be there humans, or be left to suffer on this planet while we party in the stars!”

TOUR DATES:

03.19.2026  Richmond, VA @ The National
03.20.2026  Reading, PA @ Reverb
03.21.2026  Albany, NY @ Empire Live
03.22.2026  Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
03.24.2026  Hartford, CT @ The Webster
03.25.2026  Wilmington, DE @ The Queen
03.26.2026  Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
03.27.2026  Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
03.28.2026  Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
03.29.2026  Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
03.31.2026  Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
04.01.2026  St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
04.02.2026  Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
04.03.2026  Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's
04.04.2026  Saginaw, MI @ The Vault
04.05.2026  Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center
04.07.2026  Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
04.08.2026  Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
04.09.2026  Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
04.10.2026  Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
04.12.2026  Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
04.14.2026  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04.15.2026  Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
04.17.2026  Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
04.18.2026  Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
04.19.2026  San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
04.20.2026  Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
04.21.2026  Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04.23.2026  Austin, TX @ Emo's
04.24.2026  Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
04.25.2026  Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
04.27.2026  Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
04.28.2026  Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
04.29.2026  Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Today, Bay Area thrash juggernaut NEFARIOUS surges forward with the addition of Sean Rivera as their frontman. Rivera brings an unlimited vocal range, a larger-than-life presence, and pure stage fury. His energy pushes everything harder, faster and louder.

From the start, NEFARIOUS has sought someone fully committed, present, and ready to grow with the band.

Guitarist Doug Piercy comments:

“We wanted someone who could be in the room with us — creating, rehearsing, and ready to play. It’s hard to get tight as a band when they can’t rehearse on the regular. The Bay Area has always thrived on that energy, and now we’ve got it. Long-distance situations can get complicated when there’s simply no communication."

Rick Hunolt shares:

"Sean Rivera has brought NEFARIOUS to the next level, the metal gods gave us a true musical wizard. Not only is he an amazing singer, and absolute stellar musician (guitar, keyboards), but he is an amazing human to work with and I can’t wait for you all to hear this man sing. Cya on the road in '26 .. Lfgoooooo!"

Sean Rivera adds:

"When Doug & Rick reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try out for NEFARIOUS on vocals, I was excited and nervous. Everyone in the band are fantastic players and have such seasoned musical histories, and stepping into that felt really significant to me. After listening to the album I thought the songs were great and knew it was a project I wanted to be a part of. Thankfully, everyone liked what my vocals added and I was really stoked when they asked me to join. They’re all really great people and have been super supportive with the whole process of learning the songs and becoming a part of the band. I feel really fortunate to be given this opportunity and I’m really excited for all we can accomplish together on the road ahead!"

To mark this new chapter, NEFARIOUS is unleashing its first single with Sean. Entitled “Day After,” the track is accompanied by an official lyric video, which is premiering today via Decibel Magazine. The track captures the band’s signature thrash intensity while showcasing Sean’s explosive vocal range and commanding presence.

Watch the Lyric Video Premier for "Day After" on Decibel Magazine HERE.

Iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has extended his “One Assassination Under God Tour” with newly announced spring US shows featuring support from Australian death-pop duo VOWWS. Check out the dates below.

TOUR DATES:

4/23 - Highland, CA - Yaamava’ Theater*

4/25 - Las Vegas, NV - Sick New World*

5/08 - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory

5/10 - Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center

5/12 - Louisville, KY - The Louisville Palace Theatre

5/13 - Memphis, TN - Graceland Soundstage

5/15 - Nashville, TN - The Pinnacle

5/16 - Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple*

10/24 - Fort Worth, TX - Sick New World Texas*

*without VOWWS

Iconic Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT's triumphant return continues in 2026 with the announcement of their "Thrash of the Titans" world tour landing in the US this coming spring! The trek unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of the new year. 

Commenting on the tour TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy says:

"2026 looks like it is going to start with an explosion with the 'Thrash of the Titans Tour.' Joining us will be our Metal Brothers Overkill and Destruction. Our friendship has almost reached 4 decades. This is gonna be a Thrash Metal show you don’t wanna miss!"

OVERKILL's founding vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth states: 

"March can't come soon enough. We are stoked to be part of this killer package, that will lay waste to the States! Let's get this show on the road!” 

Founding bassist for DESTRUCTION, Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer adds: 

"This is killer news — the THRASH OF THE TITANS tour is finally hitting America! So many fans have been shouting for this, and now it’s happening. The best tours happen when you roll with bands you respect, bands you can raise hell with — and when the bill just hits hard."

TOUR DATES:

Mar 14 - Portland, OR - Roseland theater
Mar 15 - Boise, ID - Treefort Music Hall
Mar 16 - Salt Lake City, UT - Rockwell at the Complex
Mar 18 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
Mar 20 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
Mar 21 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore
Mar 22 - Chicago, IL - Ramova Theatre
Mar 24 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall
Mar 25 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
Mar 27 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Mar 28 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Mar 29 - Reading, PA - Club Reverb
Mar 31 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theater
Apr 1 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
Apr 3 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
Apr 4 - Dallas, TX - The Bomb Factory
Apr 5 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre
Apr 8 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
Apr 9 - Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco
Apr 10 - Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (No Overkill)

German progressive death metal masters, OBSCURA, are set to return to the U.S. this spring for the 'Stardust Tour.' The 18-date run begins on March 15th at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, includes key stops in Austin, Philadelphia, and Detroit, and concludes on April 3rd in Roseville, CA. They will be joined by ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS.

OBSCURA's Steffen Kummerer comments, “OBSCURA will return to the United States in March and April 2026 as part of the ongoing 'A Sonication World Tour' (2025–2027). We look forward to presenting material from the new album alongside a selection of deep cuts that have never been performed live before. Joining us are Allegaeon and Cognitive from the United States—both leading forces in modern technical and progressive death metal—and Dutch avant-garde thrash unit Cryptosis, completing a powerful and diverse lineup. The ‘Stardust USA 2026’ tour promises an immersive and uncompromising live experience for our North American fans.”

TOUR DATES:

03.13.2026  USA  Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky-A-Go-Go
03.14.2026  USA  Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
03.15.2026  USA  El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
03.16.2026  USA  Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
03.17.2026  USA  Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
03.18.2026  USA  Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
03.23.2026  USA  Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
03.24.2026  USA  Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
03.25.2026  USA  Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
03.26.2026  USA  Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music All
03.27.2026  USA  Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
03.28.2026  USA  Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
03.29.2026  USA  Joilet, IL @ The Forge
03.30.2026  USA  Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway
03.31.2026  USA  Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
04.01.2026  USA  Salt Late City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
04.02.2026  USA  Reno, NV @ Club Underground
04.03.2026  USA  Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

Italian Extreme Metal band Apocalypse released their new album "The Age of the Apocalypse". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered at "MiMo Sound Studios" in Stockholm by Micke Moberg and Erymanthon.

Check out the new album linked below:

https://apocalypseita.bandcamp.com/album/the-age-of-the-apocalypse

https://open.spotify.com/album/3H01TMTsHi1frXlSkzJQl8

Apocalypse is an extreme metal project led by multi-instrumentalist Erymanthon, originally founded in Turin in 2015 as a Power/Gothic Metal band. After lineup issues, Erymanthon continued solo from 2017, evolving the sound toward Black, Death, and Epic Metal with a distinct style on each release. Primarily a studio act—aside from a 2023 show with Lord Vicar—Apocalypse began collaborating with Sweden’s "MiMo Sound" in 2022 and later relocated to Stockholm, where Erymanthon now works with drummer Níðhöggr.

JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS are officially kicking off the holiday season with a brand-new cover of Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” available now across all major music platforms! You can now listen to Jem’s “Last Christmas” at the link HERE and watch the music video HERE. 

English Atmospheric Black Metal band Forn Kaldr has released their new EP "Beneath An Ocean Of Stars". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jamie Pollington in his home studio.

Check out the EP linked below:

https://fornkaldrofficial.bandcamp.com/album/beneath-an-ocean-of-stars

Forn Kaldr is a solo progressive atmospheric metal project founded in England in 2018 as Kaldr’s personal creative outlet. Between 2023 and 2025, he single-handedly wrote, recorded, mixed, and mastered the EP, shaping its evolving sound. After his vocalist’s departure, the release moves fully instrumental, diving deeper into mood and texture through a blend of post-black metal, shoegaze, and progressive influences, capturing an immersive and ever-evolving artistic vision.

Italian Atmospheric Progressive Metal one-man band Paraxenia released their new single "Echoes Remain". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jerico in his home studio.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dd4C12Bqhg

Paraxenia is the brainchild of a multi-instrumentalist whose passion for progressive metal stems from a deep, shared connection with his muse. Blending the raw power of metal with the intricate complexity of prog rock, Paraxenia  creates immersive, genre-defying soundscapes. Influenced by classic prog's technical brilliance and modern metal's heaviness, the project is a testament to inspiration and the boundless potential of progressive metal.

On the heels of a wildly successful Australian tour with sold-out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, SEBASTIAN BACH announces his 2026 North American headlining tour, The Party Never Ends, kicking off February 26 in Highland, California at Yaamava’ Casino. 

The tour will bring Bach’s unmistakable voice as he delivers the iconic hits from his days in SKID ROW, alongside fan favorites from his expansive solo catalog, including material from his latest album, Child Within the Man, hailed by Metal Hammer as “an unapologetic celebration of what Sebastian Bach does best,” with Associated Press saying “…it shows a fierce performer in prime fighting form…his vocals remain sharp and his songwriting talents as cunning as ever,”  In addition, “(Hold On) To the Dream” track was included in Consequence's 30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Songs of 2024 which described the song as "...a career masterpiece from the former Skid Row singer. Baz hits some of the highest notes of his career on the sweeping ballad, an inspiring anthem about perseverance."

Joining the tour as direct support are modern rock standouts STITCHED UP HEART. handpicked by Sebastian Bach for his 2020 tour celebrating the debut SKID ROW album. That tour was ultimately cancelled due to COVID, making this long-awaited pairing finally come full circle. Check out the dates below.

TOUR DATES:

Feb 26 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Casino*
Feb 27 – Fresno, CA – Tower Theatre
Feb 28 – Oroville, CA – Feather Falls Casino*
Mar 02 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theatre
Mar 04 – Victoria, BC – Capital Ballroom
Mar 06 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Mar 07 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
Mar 09 – Billings, MT – The Pub Station Ballroom
Mar 10 – Minot, ND – The Original
Mar 13 – Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theatre
Mar 14 – Florence, IN – Belterra Resort Casino*
Mar 15 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
Mar 18 – Marion, IL – Marion Culture Civic Center
Mar 20 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls
Mar 21 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penn's Peak*
Mar 22 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally's
Mar 24 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
Mar 25 – Harrisburg, PA – Capitol City Music Hall
Mar 27 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
 Mar 28 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
Mar 29 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
Mar 31 – Jacksonville, FL – Five
Apr 02 – Sebastian, FL – Capt Hirams Hall
Apr 03 – St. Petersburg, FL – Ferg's Entertainment Center*
Apr 04 – Destin, FL – Club LA
Apr 06 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
Apr 10 – West Wendover, NV – Peppermill Casino*

*no STITCHED UP HEART

American Death/Thrash Metal band Hell Throne has released their new video clip "A Fighter’s Oath" from the band's new EP "The Will to Die". The video was filmed by Wade M. Adakai and Nicholas Harvey.

Check it out linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf856vP3Lt4

Hell Throne was formed in 2021 by guitarist and vocalist Dave Kirk, who self-produced the debut EP "Awaken" in 2022. After releasing several singles, Dave collaborated with Dexter Dale, later bringing him on as full-time vocalist. The band continued developing new material, eventually recording their first studio album "The Will to Die". Known for high-intensity shows, Hell Throne has shared stages with acts like D.R.I., Suicide Silence, Soulfly, and In Flames.


https://hellthrone01.bandcamp.com/album/the-will-to-die

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ni9kGrvTO8F9CJUTZEWsU

FROM ASHES TO NEW (@FromAshesToNew)—Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), Jimmy Bennett (guitar)—are wrapping up 2025 with the release today (December 5) of a visceral new song, “Drag Me,” via Better Noise Music. Listen to the track HERE and watch the visualizer HERE.

“We wanted to create a song about feeling trapped in a war with yourself, when your inner demons pull harder than your better intentions can push,” says singer Matt Brandyberry. “Every good thought gets buried beneath the bad and you start to realize the real fight isn’t against the world, it’s against the reflection staring back at you. ‘Drag Me’ came from that place…the feeling of being pulled straight into hell by the parts of yourself you could never escape.”

Symphonic gothic metal project BELLE MORTE keeps expanding its world with new acoustic versions of songs from the acclaimed album Pearl Hunting. “Lace,” originally featured on the previous record Crime of Passion, returns as a special release to mark the sixth anniversary of one of the band’s most notable singles. The track turns six on December 9th, 2025. Check it HERE.

ANUBIS are ever-present and productive and quickly upon the heels of their label debut and last May’s ‘The Puppeteers’ EP we’re pleased to the reveal more new music from the Los Angeles Power Thrashers who return with “Arcanist.” 

 “’Arcanist’ is basically my love letter to the Colony/Clayman-era of In Flames, and their particular breed of melodic death metal in a nutshell,” states bassist Will Buckley.

Digital single on all streaming/download platforms and lyric video, created by Scott Rudd (Opeth, Hammerfall) from illustrations by Tata Kumislizer. WATCH HERE https://youtu.be/iTiH2Q-yIBw?si=uOrX8BKOM-IWcj-5.

Legendary metal titans MEGADETH and Trafalgar Releasing have revealed the trailer for MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22.

Watch the TRAILER HERE.

Tickets are now on sale for the film that will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across 35+ countries on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album out January 23. To get tickets, and for more information and to sign up for updates, fans can visit megadethfilm.com.

Metal titans KREATOR are thrilled to announce their triumphant return to U.S. soil. The band, who last conquered American audiences and venues in 2024, will embark on a headline tour of the U.S., with stops at key festivals, including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, and Maryland Deathfest. The tour kicks off on May 7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and runs through May 23 in Huntington, New York. Check out the dates below.
 

TOUR DATES:

 5/7—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Revolution Live*
5/8—Daytona Beach, FL—Welcome to Rockville
5/10—Atlanta, GA—The Masquerade
5/11—Knoxville, TN—The Mill & Mine
5/12—Raleigh, NC—The Ritz
5/14—Worcester, MA—Palladium
5/15—McKees Rocks, PA—Roxian Theatre
5/16—Columbus, OH—Sonic Temple*
5/18—Davenport, IA—Capitol Theatre 
5/19—Minneapolis, MN—First Avenue
5/20—Chicago, IL—Romova Theatre
5/22—Baltimore, MD—Maryland Deathfest*
5/23—Huntington, NY—Paramount
*FESTIVAL

Richmond, Virginia's metal-punk trio, BAT, is thrilled to announce a spring U.S. tour alongside Canadian progressive sci-fi metal pioneers, VOIVOD. The eight-date trek begins in at Hell's Heroes VIII in Houston on March 20th and concludes in Tulsa on March 27th. Fans can join BAT for an official afterparty immediately following the final show at 2 Minutes To Tulsa at The Whittier Bar. Check out the dates below.

TOUR DATES:

03.20.26  Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Hell's Heroes) 
03.21.26  Little Rock, AR @ The Rev Room
03.22.26  St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
03.23.26  Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
03.24.26  Chicago, IL @ Reggie's 
03.25.26  Madison, WI @ Crucible
03.26.26  Kansas City, MO @ recordBar
03.27.26  Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard

The Devil Wears Prada announces its Spring 2026 headline tour in support of their new album. The tour will feature Four Year Strong, Split Chain, and I Promised the World. The trek kicks off March 13 in Oklahoma City and runs through April 12 in Nashville. All dates are below.

TOUR DATES:

3/13 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
3/14 — Ft Worth, TX — Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
3/15 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
3/17 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre
3/18 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
3/20 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
3/21 — San Diego, CA — Soma
3/22 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
3/24 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
3/25 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
3/27 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
3/28 — Denver, CO — Summit
3/29 — Lawrence, KS — Granada
3/31 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
4/1 — Madison, WI — Sylvee
4/2 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
4/3 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
4/5 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
4/7 — Jacksonville, FL — FIVE
4/8 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
4/10 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
4/11 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/12 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

Rock/metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has revealed the latest single, ‘Heathen Days,’ from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, The Great Satan, due out February 27th from Nuclear Blast Records.

Accompanied by a video directed by Zombie, ‘Heathen Days’ is a callback to his earlier sound of furious, groove laden guitar riffs as he lyrically invokes the ungodly days when chaos and war were constantly at your back.

Stream ‘Heathen Days’: https://robzombie.bfan.link/heathen-days

Pre-Order The Great Satan: https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan

‘HEATHEN DAYS’ MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/XIF7abO5Als

The mighty AIRBOURNE returned earlier this year with the tremendous “GUTSY,” their first new song in six years… but wait… there’s myrrh…

With less than 40 rockin’ days left until the Big Day, AIRBOURNE give fans – naughty and nice alike – a seasonal surprise with “Christmas Bonus,” their spirited new single, unwrapped today.

Not only does the track contain a guitar solo cunningly constructed to unleash good cheer, even at a distance, but it also features references to the first ‘Die Hard’ movie, surely the most explosive festive flick of them all.

“Yippee-ki-yay… Merry Christmas!”

AIRBOURNE frontman Joel O’Keeffe shares:

“Christmas is a time to rock ‘n’ roll! I remember being a little kid, and I really didn't like carols at all – I thought they were annoying. I just wanted to listen to AC/DC and Black Sabbath. But then I got this new AC/DC record, ‘The Razor's Edge,’ and there was this song, ‘Mistress for Christmas.’ I had no idea what it meant, but that’s what I was playing for Christmas that year. Rockin’ out at Christmas is one of the best times of the year to rock out – let’s all headbang around the Christmas tree!”

Watch the NSFW Animated Music Video for "Christmas Bonus" HERE.

AUGUST BURNS RED + THE AMITY AFFLICTION will hit the road this coming spring for the Spring Horizons Tour. It kicks off April 10 in Worcester and runs through May 17 in Philadelphia. BOUNDARIES and HEAVENSGATE will serve as support.

"We've been talking in the background about touring with August Burns Red for years at this point," says Amity's Joel Birch. "It's so awesome that it's finally happening. We can't wait to get back to our second home and bring what we feel will be one of the best tours we've been a part of to all the cities we're hitting. The lineup is amazing, the venues are amazing, and we couldn't be more hyped for it — see you there."

"We're pumped to be joining forces with The Amity Affliction for what's sure to be the can’t miss metal tour of the spring," says August Burns Red. "ABR will be debuting a few brand new songs and bringing the shred alongside Boundaries, Heavensgate, and Dreamwake. We'll see you all this April and May for the Spring Horizons Tour!" 

TOUR DATES:

4/10 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall*
4/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
4/14 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/15 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
4/16 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
4/18 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
4/19 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
4/21 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
4/22 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center (Outdoors)
4/24 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee
4/25 — San Diego, CA — Soma
4/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
4/28 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
4/29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
5/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
5/2 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
5/3 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Theater
5/5 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
5/9 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
5/10 — Toronto, ON — History
5/12 — Montreal, QC — Mtelus
5/13 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple**
5/17 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
*With Dreamwake, No Heavensgate
**Festival Date (ABR + TAA Only)

 The most influential black metal band in history returns with their seventh studio album, Liturgy of Death. With this new chapter, Mayhem once again cement their reputation as one of the most relentless forces in extreme metal. Nearly 40 years into its career, the band turns its gaze toward the unavoidable truth of mortality. Liturgy of Death explores the philosophy of mortality with stark, uncompromising clarity. The album presents death not as an ending, but as a universal law that touches all life and exposes the fragility of human existence. This impermanence becomes a call to live with full intensity, for every gain and loss ultimately falls back into the same silence. Echoing ancient philosophies, the album portrays life as a transitional state and death as a gateway to a higher form of being, while the solemn, dark beauty of death permeates the entire work.

Stream "Despair" HERE. 

Teen metal band CHAINED SAINT — comprised of Ethan Kahn (guitar), Sebastian De Avila (bass), Cameron Cottrell (drums) and Sean Sterling (vocals) — were one of the most surprising musical discoveries of 2024 and their growth spurt further intensified in 2025.

Today, Chained Saint share their Live at the Whisky a Go GO EP, which was recording on August 15 of this year. It marked the band's second performance at the legendary L.A. venue and shows off the kind energy that can only be expended by youth, along with their serious skills.

"We love playing in Los Angeles and love playing at the Whisky a Go Go," the band says. "Besides being an iconic venue, it's intimate, and the energy is great. And there's nothing like playing in front of a packed house. We talked about releasing a live EP between the Blindside album and the new music we're releasing early next year. The August 15 show at the Whisky provided the perfect opportunity to show what it's like to see us live. We were also able to capture the set on video, for all of the people who haven't had the opportunity to see us live yet."

LIVE AT THE WHISKY A GO GO EP TRACK LISTING:

"Free Reign"
"1000 Tons"
"Dark Side of the Cross"
"Stronger Than Stone (Blindside)"
"Animosity"

Watch the full performance HERE.

Check out the EP HERE.

Metal titans KREATOR have unleashed "Satanic Anarchy," the brand new single from their highly anticipated sixteenth full-length, Krushers Of The World, which will be out on January 16th 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The song bears all the hallmarks of KREATOR's best material of the last few decades — fast-paced thrash riffs, a catchy, anthemic chorus, and a masterful guitar solo — all wrapped into three-and-a-half minutes.

Check it HERE. 

Ladybeard’s group BABYBEARD follow up their recent release “MACHO!” with their darkest release yet, “SEMI-FINAL.”The symphonic-metal adjacent new track explores themes of resilience amidst adversity and perseverance in the face of hardship, expressed through the symbolism of Japan’s most hated insect.

The cicada, or “semi” in Japanese, is an insect that comes to life for only 1 week per year. 51 weeks of preparation leads to but 7 days of life, and a mission to fulfill. Chirping, squealing, and terrorizing Japan’s inhabitants, the semi have only 1 week to complete their 1 objective in life. And, despite all the odds stacked against them, they somehow never fail….

Composed by Japan-based Swede Endigo who also animated the track’s lyric video, “SEMI-FINAL” is BABYBEARD’s heaviest track to date. Ladybeard takes his screams to previously unaccessed dark territories, juxtaposed as always by the delightful vocals of SUZU and MIZUKI. With “SEMI-FINAL,” BABYBEARD hits a new depth of artistic expression as they prepare for their first European tour in January 2026.

Check out the new single linked below!

[Official Video]

https://youtu.be/2zX2SPr-7jY

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSfvqKwqB/

[SONG LINK]

https://linkco.re/amp/02B5HfC9

Indian folk metal band BLOODYWOOD today announce their 2026 "System Of A Brown Tour," featuring support from diverse worldwide acts. Joining Bloodywood on this run are genre-bending, boundary-breaking U.S. metalcore band The Pretty Wild; Mexican "Flow Pesado" rockers Ladrones; and Catalonian melodic metal band Ankor. 

It's going to be an evening of eclectic metal that will surely thrill hard rock fans. 

"Our spring headline run of the U.S. will be an epic full circle moment," states Raoul Kerr, the band's rapper vocalist. "It started this summer supporting BABYMETAL and it's going to culminate in a run where we bring our full length set to the U.S. for the first time. It's the best songs from our new album and the best of our first album — it's the kind of set that pushes the limit of any venue to the max and we can't wait to bring it to all our supporters there. We're also playing Sick New World for the first time and returning to Welcome to Rockville as well as Sonic Temple, so this tour is stacked and we're beyond ready to go."  

The 25-city tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Friday, April 10 at Wooly's in Des Moines making stops at the premiere festivals, such as WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE, SONIC TEMPLE, and the return of SICK NEW WORLD, in addition to crossing North America before wrapping up in Detroit at Saint Andrew's Hall on Friday, May 15.

TOUR DATES:

4/10 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's
4/11 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
4/13 — Denver, CO — The Oriental Theater
4/14 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
4/16 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
4/17 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
4/18 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House & Event Center
4/20 — San Francisco, CA — August Hall
4/21 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory SD
4/22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
4/24 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
4/25— Las Vegas,NV- SICK NEW WORLD*
4/28 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
4/29 — Austin, TX — Empire Garage
5/1 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre
5/2 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
5/4 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club 
5/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
5/6 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza Powered by Verizon 5G
5/8 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues Myrtle Beach
5/10 —Daytona Beach,FL—WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE* 
5/11 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
5/12 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal
5/13 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom
5/15 — Toronto, ON — The Danforth Music Hall
5/16 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall
May17—Columbus,OH—SONIC TEMPLE*
*FESTIVAL

Swedish metal titans AMON AMARTH join forces with DETHKLOK for THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST. The extensive co-headliner crosses North America Spring 2026 with special guests CASTLE RAT - bringing a night of pure theater and over the top heavy metal entertainment. The run will be the biggest raids of the year with the two titan sized bands co-billing for the first time ever.

AMON AMARTH declare, "Three bands. One night. The strong will scream. The weak will fall. Limbs will be lost. We will crush skulls beneath our boots and tear the halls down stone by stone. This is not a concert. It is a reckoning. If you survive… perhaps the gods have other plans for you."

TOUR DATES:

Apr 15: Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre ~
Apr 17: San Antonio, TX - Boeing Center at Tech Port ~
Apr 18: Houston, TX - 713 Music Hall ~
Apr 20: Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion ~
Apr 21: Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theatre ~
Apr 22: Chesterfield, MO - The Factory ~
Apr 24: Minneapolis, MN - The Armory ~
Apr 25: Waukee, IA - Vibrant Music Hall ~
Apr 28: Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount ~
Apr 29: Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall At Fenway ~
May 01: Toronto, ON - Great Canadian Casino Resort ~
May 02: Montreal, QC - Bell Centre ~
May 05: National Harbor, MD - The Theater at MGM National Harbor ~
May 07: Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville
May 09: Atlanta, GA - Coca-Cola Roxy ~
May 10: Nashville, TN - The Pinnacle ~
May 12: Johnstown, PA - 1st Summit Arena ~
May 13: Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre ~
May 14: Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center ~
May 16: Milwaukee, WI - Landmark Credit Union Live ~
May 17: Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple
May 19: Denver, CO - JUNKYARD ~
May 20: Salt Lake City, UT - TheUnion Event Center ~
May 21: Las Vegas, NV - PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino ~

 ~ THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST TOUR co-headline with Dethklok. Special guests Castle Rat

Black death metal force, BELPHEGOR, will unleash their magickal procession across North America this February and March with the “Praise the Beast” Tour 2026.

These diabolical gatherings mark the band’s return to North America after recently inking a pact with one of the fastest-rising forces in metal - Reigning Phoenix Music.
 
The tour’s carnage will begin on February 19th in Brooklyn, NY, and proceed to devastate the United States and Canada before finally ending in Anaheim, CA, on March 10th.

Helmuth states: “Always a great experience and a pleasure to celebrate extreme Musick in North America. Which procession will you attend?”

Special guests on this trek are death metallers INCANTATION, plus HATE & NARCOTIC WASTELAND. Check out the dates below.

TOUR DATES:

02/19 - Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Monarch  
02/20 - Lowell, MA, Taffeta Music Hall  
02/21 - Montreal, QC, Le Studio TD  
02/22 - Toronto, ON, Lee's Palace  
02/23 - Lakewood, OH, Mercury Music Hall  
02/24 - Joliet, IL, The Forge  
02/26 - Denver, CO, HQ  
02/27 - Albuquerque, NM, Launchpad  
02/28 - Haltom City, TX, Haltom Theater  
03/01 - Houston, TX, Scout Bar  
03/02 - San Antonio, TX, Paper Tiger  
03/05 - Mesa, AZ, The Rosetta Room  
03/06 - San Diego, CA, Brick by Brick  
03/07 - San Francisco, CA, DNA Lounge  
03/08 - Roseville, CA, Goldfield Trading Post  
03/09 - Los Angeles, CA, 1720  
03/10 - Anaheim, CA, The Observatory

American Death/Thrash Metal band Hell Throne has released their new EP "The Will to Die". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered in “Full Well Recording Studios” by Kolby Peoples.

Check out the EP linked below:

https://hellthrone01.bandcamp.com/album/the-will-to-die

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ni9kGrvTO8F9CJUTZEWsU

Hell Throne was formed in 2021 by guitarist and vocalist Dave Kirk, who self-produced the debut EP "Awaken" in 2022. After releasing several singles, Dave collaborated with Dexter Dale, later bringing him on as full-time vocalist. The band continued developing new material, eventually recording their first studio album "The Will to Die". Known for high-intensity shows, Hell Throne has shared stages with acts like D.R.I., Suicide Silence, Soulfly, and In Flames.

Lamb of God have released “Parasocial Christ”, a relentless three-minute assault that once again pairs the Richmond metal titans with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. The standalone single follows “Sepsis,” which has dominated the U.S. metal charts for the past two weeks.

The song arrives alongside a stark, desaturated video directed by Jon Vulpine, whose unsettling visual style mirrors the track’s intensity as it captures a man’s descent into madness.

“The Information Age has birthed the attention economy, an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars anchored in keeping eyeballs firmly glued to screens, thus generating ad revenue. Every second spent clicking and scrolling through the trivial and/or sordid details of other people’s lives, people that you will most likely never meet- celebrities, politicians, influencers- is another dollar in some already obscenely wealthy tech bro’s wallet,” Randy Blythe shares about the themes behind the track. “You are a product, and you are being sold in a marketplace you have no share in. The irony of you reading this some social media platform or music news aggregator site is not lost on me; nevertheless I hope this song might make you consider who and what you give your attention to. Fuck the clickbait, put down the phone, go live your life- it’s waiting for you out in what’s left of the real world.”

Check out the new single HERE.

West Coast heavy metal veterans Metal Church return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen.

Following the band’s recent tour and return from Australia, Metal Church found themselves at a crossroads. An unexpected spark reignited Kurdt’s creative drive, prompting him to reach out to the musicians who would ultimately shape the group’s next chapter. Their chemistry in the studio gave rise to the blistering new track “F.A.F.O.” — a song that immediately energized the band and inspired them to continue writing and recording. The new single was produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and mixed/mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z. 

Those sessions have now evolved into a brand-new Metal Church album, set for release in 2026 via Rat Pak Records. Additional details will be announced soon.

“After 45 years, the fact that we have new music coming in 2025 feels like a miracle. There was a time when I honestly didn’t think Metal Church would continue, but we’re back—and this lineup is firing on all cylinders. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a new single on the way; that alone makes this moment incredibly special. ‘F.A.F.O.’ is an aggressive thrasher, and I think the fans are really going to dig it. We certainly do—otherwise it wouldn’t be Metal Church,” explains Kurdt Vanderhoof. 

Check out the new video single HERE. 

Gothic folk metal act BELLE MORTE is proud to announce the release of the official music video for their latest single, "Jorōgumo." A masterful blend of dark, heavy metal and traditional Japanese music, the track features an extraordinary collaboration with three highly acclaimed Japanese artists: Hisashi (koto, arrangement of Japanese instrument parts), Reigen Fujii (shamisen), and Souzan Kato (shakuhachi).

Inspired by Japanese folklore, Jorōgumo tells the tale of the spider demon who lures her prey with beauty and deception. Featuring traditional instruments such as koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi, arranged and directed by Hisashi, the track fuses gothic and industrial metal with haunting Japanese textures.

This track takes listeners on a journey through twisted forests and shadowy realms, weaving a tale of temptation, entrapment, and dark enchantment.

Watch the full, compelling music video for "Jorōgumo" now over HERE.

Canadian Thrash/Groove Metal band Devilz By Definition released their new single "Angel Warfare". The release was recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by Erik “The Wizard" Gurney, and released on SelfMadeRecords.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5W0fXMzJ8QlCIV9I42uJ32

https://music.apple.com/il/album/angel-warfare-single/1842329767

Devilz By Definition, forged in Windsor, Ontario, is a metal band built on resilience, chaos, and family. What began as an idea in 2009 around Bruce “Popz” Munro grew into a ferocious live unit that cut its teeth in Windsor clubs and released early recordings like Blood Drawn (2011; reissued 2023 as The Lost Days). Jamie “Couv” Couvillon joined the band in 2015 (initially on bass, later swapping roles with Mat “Alien” Dobbin during The Devilution era), and after years of lineup changes and hard-won growth he stepped forward as frontman in late 2023 — learning to scream in days and recording the band’s new era on Under the Road (Dec 25, 2023). The band endured the tragic loss of original guitarist Mat “Alien” Dobbin (Oct 24, 2023) he was not an active member at the time, but still a dear friend, nonetheless. The band and kept pushing, releasing The Bitter Remains of Human Consumption (2021) before completing their most ambitious, 13-track record Devilz Knight (2025). 

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of The Last Will and Testament, OPETH is proud to unveil a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the album’s intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interpretation of the narrative that has intrigued fans since the record’s release in November 2024.

The animated music video for "§3"returns to the central family story at the heart of the album. Set during the reading of a 1920s patriarch’s will, the video captures the shifting relationships and subtle tensions that shape the storyline, while allowing viewers to interpret the finer details for themselves.

Guided by Mikael Åkerfeldt’s story and concept, the visual narrative enhances the album’s core themes: identity fractured by lies, legacies built on instability, and the slow unraveling of those who once believed they understood their place within the family. The result is a stirring and immersive complement to one of OPETH’s most ambitious works.

Revisit the world of The Last Will and Testament and watch the new '§3' animated video right HERE.

Spanish Death/Thrash Metal band Campo de Batalla has released their new EP "Cuatro Jinetes". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered in “Beta Studio” by Javi BetaMax.

Check out the EP linked below:

https://campodebatalla.bandcamp.com/album/cuatro-jinetes

https://open.spotify.com/album/4A0t1mY3NZC7FOuXNSZdXw

Campo de Batalla is a solo project created by Javier Sánchez in Úbeda, Andalusia, delivering old-school hardcore heavy metal with a sharp political edge. Through raw, DIY intensity, the project denounces ruling elites, rejects left-right narratives, and champions a strong, sovereign society. Emerging from Sánchez’s previous pop-leaning DIY ventures, Campo de Batalla marks a return to his musical roots—reviving youthful aggression and channeling unapologetic social critique through heavy, uncompromising sound.

Finnish Gothic Metal band Horizon of Aeons released their new single "Blazing Eyes of Dawn". The release was recorded in the band's home studio and mixed/mastered by Miska Lehtivuori.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5jyD2hb6Eo9MITAs6ZWD0r

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWvutDABpoI

Horizon of Aeons is a Finnish gothic dark metal band formed in 2024 by seasoned musicians Miska Lehtivuori (Guitars, Vocals), Ville Pekkala (Guitars), Pekka Venho (Bass), and Pekka Jokela (Drums), known from bands like "Fall of the Leafe" and "Ablaze in Hatred". United by years of shared musical history, they create an intense, melodic sound rooted in themes of time, existence, and darkness. Their debut album "Timeless Forms of Desolation" is complete, preceded by the single “Haunting Presence.”

Legendary metal titans MEGADETH have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22—on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album out January 23. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across 35+ countries. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 11 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET with a trailer available for viewing on the same day. For more information and to sign up for updates, fans can visit megadethfilm.com.

In MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK, Dave Mustaine pulls back the curtain on 40 years of MEGADETH, sharing untold stories of the band’s past and the creative fire that drives them. Interwoven throughout, audiences will get to experience the world premiere of MEGADETH'S new self-titled album in full, brought to life with a 40-year retrospective career-spanning interview and Mustaine’s own track-by-track reflections about the band’s final studio album. This one night only listening event will provide a first-listen to this landmark project. MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK is an immersive celebration of one of the most influential bands in metal history, capturing their legacy while heralding a powerful new chapter.

“This listening event is going to be amazing,” says MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE. “ I can’t wait to share it with thousands of my closest friends around the world. I have so much gratitude for everyone who helped bring this film to life, especially you, the fans! Now let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!”

 “We’re thrilled to bring fans together for an exclusive first listen to Megadeth’s final studio album—that brings their career full circle,” says Kymberli Frueh, EVP Programming and Content Acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing. “This isn’t just another Megadeth album: it features a bold reimagining. This cinema event is a celebration of the riffs, the intensity and the uncompromising spirit that have defined Megadeth’s legacy. We can’t wait to share this moment with the fans who’ve been with them every step of the way.”

Leading up to the album and film’s debut, MEGADETH—Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—have released two tracks: “I Don’t Care” and “Tipping Point,” the album’s first single. MEGADETH have also announced a very special bonus track from the album: a reimagined version of “Ride The Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album. Pre-order the album, via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label, HERE.

Ahead of next week’s release of the 25th Anniversary Edition of their landmark debut Wisconsin Death Trip, metal titans Static-X have unveiled a brand-new visualizer for the bonus track “Down.” The piece blends lyric-video elements, motion graphics built from never-before-seen images by original band photographer Exum, and actual video filmed on the set of the 1998 photoshoot. The photos—recently recovered from the archives of the 1998 album shoot—bring fresh visual context to a defining era in the band’s history. 

“We’ve always known there were gems buried in the Wisconsin Death Trip archives but seeing Exum’s images come to life in this new visualizer feels like stepping back into 1998,” the band shares. “‘Down’ was a track we always loved and giving it this new visual energy is our way of celebrating Wayne, the album, and the fans who have kept this music alive for 25 years.”

Watch the “Down” visualizer here: https://youtu.be/LeU_KqSdQGo?si=Ivyi2k-lP4SqJW2h.

American Stoner/Sludge Metal band Mouth of Cronus has released their debut EP "Communion of Ashes". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Sterling Winfield in his home studio.

Check out the debut EP linked below:

https://mouthofcronus.bandcamp.com/album/communion-of-ashes-ep

Formed in 2023, Mouth of Cronus reunited drummer Dave Slaughter and guitarist/vocalist Clayton Davis, former members of Enormicon (active until 2012). Reconnecting in sobriety, they developed a more focused and creative process, leading to tracks like “Descent of the Poison King.” With Sterling Winfield (Pantera) engineering their latest EP, the lineup expanded to include David Long on bass and Ed Pryor on guitar, marking a powerful new chapter in their sound.

Having being fronted by female vocalists for quite sometime, over previous releases such as the debut EP "Six Point Eight" released way back when in 2006, with them contributing towards a compilation sampler titled "Bergen Rock City Vol. 2", with them going on to then release their debut album "Colours Gone Cold" in 2012. It was about time, that time's would change, leading to band member Finn Solemdal, having a more expandable role, as a guitarist and bassist, with session drummer and producer Iver Sandoy taking reign there, with Bjorn Grung, fronting as vocalist as the band's first male singer. 

This taking on a rather bold statement let alone new approach and chapter for the band as a whole. Thus with this, they would go on to release their latest efforts with the track titled "The Bigger Lie, released this past fall through Indieco Records, at the Solslottet Studios, this track takes on their unique styling of both raw emotion, angst energy, and melodic in depth momentum, that it creates a rather twist of all that they have done so far.

With that said, the band goes back to their 90’s roots as it was with with their band Loophead, this track has that 90's flare, sounding a mix throwback to Soundgarden crossed with Corrosion of Conformity, if not just slightly between them. It has that kick to the throat energy, with a catchy melody that makes the music jump. It does have you nodding your head to the beat, it makes you smile as you do so. It short, its a track, that shows development and rather evolution for a band, that has come a long way, and is now taking a direction onto a whole new path that will lead them to perhaps more successors than ever. 

Alternative melodic rockers MY MISSPENT YOUTH have not one but two albums, a couple of singles, with newer music slowly in the progress and out soon. The band's discussion with us, goes into detail, about song creativeness, influences, and the plans to continue to make music so all could gear and like it too!

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or did it come out just like that? 

I read it in a book years ago and thought it sounded good. A misspent youth doesn’t just mean that you did something in your youth that you regret, but also that you didn’t do things you wanted to do. I think I can say that I fit in both categories, he he.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

I have always had a deep passion for music, from rock to metal. My Misspent Youth is my outlet to explore the more melodic, alternative rock stuff. I also have a metal band were I get out the more aggressive stuff.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

When we first started the band, it was with a friend from high school and a friend I met later in life. Since then there’s been a lot of line-up changes, and now it’s basically my studio project were I play bass and guitar. I record the music in a studio here in Bergen, and Iver Sandøy who owns the studio, plays session drums. My Misspent Youth have always had a female vocalist, but this time I tried a male voice for the first time. I hooked up with Bjørn who I played in a band with in the 90's called Loophead. 

4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

I live in Bergen, Norway. That’s the second largest city in Norway. There are a lot of bands here, but mostly metal bands. I could recommend Sectarian Love, they are a good live band. 

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Anything can inspire me. Often I just sit in front of the TV and play guitar or bass, and then suddenly i start to play something that I think sounds cool. Then I record it on my mobile phone, and after some time I listen to the recording and decide if it’s good enough to work more with.

6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)

I only did lyrics for three of the songs on the older material. One was about my mother, one about my father and one about my first girlfriend. Listen to the songs and find out for yourself which songs, he he.

7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)

I guess I answered some of this in question 5. I usually make the song on the bass guitar. When I have a finished structure for a song, I go to the studio and record the bass. Then Iver will record the drums. I will then use the bass and drums recordings to develop the guitar riffs at home. When I have something finished, I go to the studio again and record. Then it’s time to get some vocals recorded, and that’s been the problem for the last 6-7 years. I’ve been waiting to find someone that can fit the style of the music I make. It was easier before, when we were a band and rehearsed on a weekly basis. If it works out with Bjørn, there will be new songs released soon. I also hope to put together a band that can play live.

8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

Before we released "The Bigger Lie" in October this year, we have released two albums and one single. I’m very pleased with the music that’s been released under the My Misspent Youth name. It’s melodic and mellow, but also heavy and aggressive. I like it when a songs builds from always no sound to a big explosion. Check out "Silvermule" on the "Colours Gone Cold" album and you can hear for yourself.

9. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes, I have one song that only needs a bit of mixing and vocals. Also two songs with only bass and drums. There’s also a lot of rough ideas on my mobile phone, so it’s just a matter of working out the vocals.

10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Not at the moment, but I hope to get a live line-up ready for some gigs.

11. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

For me it’s the same plan I have had the whole of my life; to make music that I like myself. If someone else also likes it - great!

12. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

https://www.youtube.com/@MusicIsLifeNorway

https://mymisspentyouth.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mymisspentyouth

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dud0t8BEiiRe5kPox5ycV?si=83AC2ocZQyanlUsmaJ8BDA

Hispanic post punks POST CRUCIFIXION have their debut album out, along with an all new single  “fugitivos”, with another single "fall and bleed" out next year. The band goes into talks about their inspiration and influences, how they got their band name, where they come from and what the scene is like there. Down to furthering plans as far as shows and possibly touring!

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or did it come out just like that? 

Our name comes from an Argentinian blues rock band from the 70s called pescado rabioso, one of their songs has the name “post-crucifixion” We felt like it sounded cool and Cris suggested to be named like that we stuck with it because of our love for Spanish rock and because it fit the aesthetic 

2. Why did you want to play this genre? 

It’s the genre that we grew up listening to for example Alex grew up listening to AFI the cure joy division, depeche mode. While me and Cris listened to those bands as well and also Spanish rock bands from the 80s that had a gothic new wave band such as caifanes, los prisioneros, soda estéreo. We all have the same love for this kind of music and it reminds us of our culture. We just  love post punk. 

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed? 

I (Markus) met Cris at a random hardcore show in mesa Arizona. I spoke to him because he had a Daniel Johnston shirt and i never seen a person wearing that shirt. We talked about Daniel Johnston and music. And i saw his wallpaper and i saw he had  the cure. We then started talking about Spanish rock and our love for the 80s Spanish goth scene. Our friendship was always based in music and we also pretty much have the same brainrot humor. We both met Alex at one of our shows actually he came to see us because he was interested in finding goth bands from phoenix. At that point we were already a band with our ex drummer Jonathan and ex guitarist Anthony. He saw us at a show and we became friends. I thought he was cool from the beginning and we stayed in contact and then later on i asked him to join the band.

4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

We are based in Phoenix Arizona. Some locals we recommends are corbeau hangs, alex okami (Alex side project) Black tapestry, Paper foxes, Le Mal Archivo seis Rare Kreature.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs? 

What inspires us is to make music that we want to hear while also connecting with people we love to talk to people at shows we love music and it’s most important thing in the whole world Music keeps us together and it’s so amazing how you can connect and make friendships just by talking about music. It’s also really cool how Cris and I came to this country and we get experience being in a band and singing in our language.

6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?) 

Our songs about specific themes about how we feel our songs are really emotional and if you have an opportunity to look at the lyrics I think the meanings are very personal.  It talks about experiences we lived and that other people could relate to.

7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.) 

We write our own songs 100% One of us might come with a lyric idea, riff, and then when we all meet we write the song. 

8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We released our first album “el pasajero” written between 2023-24 Cris and I wrote all of the songs. The album really deals with personal emotions we feel. We also released two singles exploring different sounds close to death with more of an electronic darkwave sound and really a more post punk approach to it.

9. Do you have any new music in the works?

We do! Our new single “fugitivos” out now with another single out next year called “fall and bleed”. We are also working on our second album. 

10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out? 

We have few shows in the beginning of the year and we would love to plan a tour possibly in spring. 

11. What plans do you have for the future as a band? 

The plan is to evolve always and just get better each time. We also want to travel to new cities and stay together.

12. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff? 

You can stream on all platforms and you can buy shirts and vinyls in our Bandcamp - https://postcrucifixion1.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=PAVERFWAMnLFxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp05MXRegub0gOmAI4mfVKaZaOwZtJb3id-Tk-nNXJEGohA5ImAzfsGpS_V18_aem_ICa47lxpMrhtY4crdcdq_Q.