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Metalcore act ARTIFACT have released not one but two EP releases, with a third EP on the way, out real soon! Some shows are being set into play, as well as touring perhaps. For now, the band talks about these plans, releases, and what dream they hope to achieve.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members. 

Artifact started out as a bedroom project between just me (Michael Veneris, vocalist) and our original guitarist Andrew Atkinson. We wanted to write music similar to bands like spiritbox with a big emphasis on orchestral elements however with the lineup changes and us maturing as musicians and people the goal shifted to creating music that is as authentic as possible. Basically, there's no rules now, we want to just sound like us and explore different timbres, textures and create something new and fresh. 

Harvey our drummer joined the band in its early days and put in a lot of hard work outside of playing his instrument. Hayden our guitarist reached out online and showed us his chops, his influences are melodic death metal and progressive music which add a new flare to what we already have. Bec (vocals) has been a close friend of mine for a very long time and played in a small folk/acoustic duet with me. She loves her metal but really clicks with emo/prog/folk stuff. I have composed with Nathan our most recent member in the past, Hayden already knew him and pushed for him to become a member. A few tracks on the EP were actually songs we worked on months prior to him becoming a member, originally created as demos for fun.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name? 

Artifacts are unwanted or accidental sonic material like hisses, clicks and pops which happen when say you push a compressor too hard etc. Andrew suggested the name and I agreed. It sounded cool and we are far from perfect; there's hundreds of mistakes in our music that we spend hours trying to fix but you know what, may sound cliche but that's what I think makes us sound human.

3. 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 a bunch of bogan Aussies based in a small-ish town in regional NSW called Wagga Wagga. Honestly there aren't many metal acts from here that I am aware however Albury which is around an hour's drive has some good talent. Bands like Trancestate, Arkangel, Soulsleep, Grim seem to be doing some very cool things.

4. How would you describe your style? 

We are metalcore but not cookie cutter metalcore (does not quite narrow it down I know). We have a mix between deathcore growls and shrieks, groovy guitars, catchy female sung clean chorus melodies with odd rhythms not from playing different time signatures but through metric modulation. Our songs are quite a blend, and the vibes and themes change dramatically from each release while we try and find what works for us.

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

We have released two EP's so far Unravel and Insurrection. Unravel is very emotional and discusses grief and trauma as the main topics with a heavy emphasis on orchestral elements in the mix. Insurrection is more introspective with anti-war themes and potential societal collapse. It's groovy and I would say is the reason why we have started to get noticed.

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

We absolutely do, our new EP Umbra is coming out on the 6th of February and is very different from the rest. There are a few nods to our older material however each track is extremely unique and it's one of those releases where it's hard to pick a favorite. It's far more progressive, introspective and raw than the other two. You can check out our singles A-voidant and Requiem which have visualizers on YouTube and other streaming services.

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

At the moment we are organizing a few shows and hopefully an east coast tour in Australia however nothing I am allowed to say much about just yet. We have had to take it easy after our tour in SE Asia as a lot of us work fulltime.

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

Grow our audience more, move on to bigger and better shows, more frequent tours and as an end goal, do this fulltime as a career. That's our dream.

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

Our material is on Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, YouTube etc. - https://linktr.ee/artifactau if you want to support the band which we would greatly appreciate, you can find our merch online here: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/bleeding-art-collective?fbclid=IwY2xjawM4x3ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYd1BqNzRCZkJianFremZXAR6USFQFe3IBxW68zRt26CQwu_OegTbaSvGchpIulWVf_SiApgtNk9vs7JEKlQ_aem_5MZkYClA_tveeBFt2giYvg

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

That what we do is raw, authentic and honest. With the new material we have specifically, that you're not alone.

Thrash metal band ZERO TOLERANCE out of Canada, had formed in 2022, not that long ago, but since have released an array of material, including a demo, singles, EP and even a debut album! Having found the band via social media, getting the chance to discuss with one of the members, what music has been released thus far, the plans for this year, and anything else that comes to mind can be found below!

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

We kind of created it on our own. It took forever to get a band name though. It’s all because we didn’t want a cliche name and we also wanted something that anybody can see and think it’s cool. We know the band Death is most notable for having a song titled “Zero Tolerance”, but our band name was never directly ripped from that all.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

To be speak for all of us, we kind of just fell into it organically. There was no outside pressure. It all came from within us. Our dads were into rock and metal and even played in bands back in the day. To make things even cooler, Dave Copeland (Eon and Eve’s dad) played guitar in Dogs with Jobs whose singer and bassist Gord Kirchin was in Piledriver (singer + bassist). We do owe it to our dads for sure, but we found our instruments and thrash metal on our own.

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

I myself have known Eon (drummer) since kindergarten. Then of course, Eon and Eve (rhythm guitars) are brother/sister. We met Jacob at one of our own local shows back in 2023. Before he was in 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 out of Hamilton, Ontario. Our music scene is decent. It’s strong but dispersed. Being so close to the GTA it makes there to be a lot of people in bands and to many shows. There’s also not a really strong thrash metal scene in Ontario. We are currently branching out into Quebec and looking at the USA.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

To speak for myself, it comes from within. I just write what sounds cool. I don’t write intentionally thinking if this is going to be our “big break”. I can say the same for all of us. We write songs that we enjoy. We believe the best music is made by people who had no pressure and wrote what they wanted. That’s why debut albums are so raw and organic.

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

Our songs cover a lot of themes. We don’t go the gory and satanistic way of thrash metal. We like to write about past events - i.e Hexengeist being about The Salem Witch Trials. We also just write about whatever is on our minds. Whether it’s personal struggles or something that we find cool and unique.

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

If you mean original material, then yes. But as for songwriting, it mainly starts with a guitar riff. We like to build the song fully with guitars, then get drums, bass vocals etc. Eve and I write songs by ourselves normally. Sometimes we write songs together. Eon kind of takes our guitar demos and breathes life into it as most drummers should do. Bass is written with drums so they can groove together.

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

We have multiple releases:

Hellion Trance - Demo (2023)

Tender is the Flesh - Single (2024)

Tender is the flesh - EP (2024

Death by Thrash - Single (2025)

A Test of Strength - Debut Album (2025)

Keep expecting the same progressing songwriting we’ve been doing. We can’t wait to share what we have next.

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

Most definitely. I can’t say much but we are looking at getting studio time very soon.

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

Yes, many. We have just got our work visas to tour the USA. We’re looking at doing lots of shows in neighboring states and playing a few local shows to promote the album.

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

Simple. Never stop. To keep progressing further musically and as a band.

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

Our music is available on ALL streaming services. (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc). You can buy our stuff on our bandcamp! https://zerotolerancethrash.bandcamp.com/merch. Thank you for your time!

Shortly after completing their "Sleepless Empire EU/UK Tour", Italian metal icons Lacuna Coil continue their live momentum with the announcement of their "Sleepless Empire US Tour", which is set to start in March 2026. With this run of dates, the band brings their signature dark atmosphere and the emotional intensity of Sleepless Empire to stages across North America:

Lacuna Coil return to the US with special guests Escape The Fate, as well as VOWWS (Mar. 24 – Apr. 13, 2026) and AXTY (Apr. 15 – Apr. 29, 2026). The tour is set to start in New York on March 24th and concludes in Albany on May 1st.

The announcement comes with a corresponding new official video for "Hosting the Shadow", that shows Lacuna Coil in full force during their set at Aftershock festival in October 2025. Joining them on stage is Lamb Of God front-man Randy Blythe, who is featured on the album track.

"Filming the video for 'Hosting The Shadow' at Aftershock, sharing the stage with my family in Lacuna Coil and with Randy Blythe was a truly cathartic experience. Randy is not only an incredible, professional musician, he's also a precious friend and has added so much to our song. I think the video shows clearly the level of emotion and joy we shared both off and onstage - I used that positive energy to give it my all even though I was performing with a fever, ha ha! Please enjoy the video, I truly hope you like it!" - Cristina Scabbia

The track stands out as one of the most powerful moments on Sleepless Empire, and the video captures the raw energy and uncompromising presence of the band on stage.

Watch the video for "Hosting The Shadow" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI961ZhLJDg.

TOUR DATES:

Mar. 24, 2026 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater

Mar. 25, 2026 – Worcester, MA – Palladium

Mar. 27, 2026 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron

Mar. 28, 2026 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew's Hall

Mar. 29, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall

Mar. 31, 2026 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall

Apr. 2, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand at The Complex

Apr. 3, 2026 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall

Apr. 4, 2026 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile

Apr. 5, 2026 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

Apr. 7, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

Apr. 8, 2026 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

Apr. 10, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether

Apr. 11, 2026 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues

Apr. 12, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

Apr. 13, 2026 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater

Apr. 15, 2026 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

Apr. 16, 2026 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater

Apr. 17, 2026 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues

Apr. 19, 2026 – New Orleans, LA – House Of Blues

Apr. 21, 2026 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues

Apr. 22, 2026 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room

Apr. 24, 2026 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm

Apr. 25, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

Apr. 26, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground 

Apr. 28, 2026 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry

Apr. 29, 2026 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live

May 1, 2026 – Albany, NY – Empire Live

CLAUSTROFOBIA, coming off their third national US tour, waste little time and deliver another punch of new music with “AQUI NÃO.” The standalone new number is vicious attack sung in the group’s native Portuguese with a special surprise Brazilian guest -  Ratos de Porao singer João Gordo. The song is available now on all streaming/download digital platforms, or watch the entertaining animated video clip HERE https://youtu.be/QNdmZveCPfM?si=vuAgr5HNFOPIGtty.

“‘AQUI NÃO’ is a 100% Brazilian Thrash–Core–Death crossover, with an acidic lyric that sparks identification on different levels, but above all makes it clear that we will never be contaminated by human traps — amplified by the virtual world and dominant in today’s landscape,” states singer/guitarist Marcus D’Angelo.

“The track reinforces that we do not give up our principles, even at a time when everyone seems forced to surrender or adapt to some convenient rule. And nothing could be more appropriate than calling João Gordo from the legendary Ratos de Porao, the absolute master of Brazilian Punk/Hardcore, to vociferate this resistance with us, spreading discomfort exactly where it deserves to be felt.”

João Gordo, vocalist of Ratos de Porão, adds “Man, it’s an honor for me to take part in a Claustrofobia track. I’ve already collaborated on songs with almost every major metal band in Brazil — Sepultura, Krisiun, Nervosa — and I always said, ‘damn, man, the only one missing was Claustrofobia.’ When I heard the song, I thought it was killer.

Claustrofobia is one of the strongholds of angry metal in Brazil — truly furious. I’ve seen their show from the side stage and was blown away by the fury, the rage, and the fire in the eyes of these two brothers. Being part of this song was a pleasure. It’s a conscious track, with strong lyrics, you know? And sung in Portuguese, which I value a lot, especially being performed here in our own country. That’s it. Not much else to say. It’s fucking heavy.”

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson today announced a co-headlining tour across North America, taking place this summer. The tour unites two of rock’s most recognizable icons and consummate showmen for what promises to be a blockbuster 21-date run. It kicks off on August 20 in West Palm Beach, FL at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, rolls through major markets such as Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and more before concluding on September 20 in Concord, CA at Toyota Pavilion at Concord. The tour will also feature Gold-certified Mongolian metal collective The Hu and Multiplatinum-selling Los Angeles industrial rock stalwarts Orgy as special guests on all dates.

TOUR DATES:

8/20 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^+

8/21 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^+

8/23 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^+

8/24 - Charlotte, NC - Truliant Amphitheater^+

8/26 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center^+

8/27 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center^+

8/29 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake^+

8/30 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater^+

9/01 - Toronto, ON - RBC Amphitheatre^+

9/02 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center^+

9/04 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre^+

9/05 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^+

9/06 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center^+

9/09 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^+

9/10 - Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater^+

9/12 - Greenwood Village, CO - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*^+

9/14 - West Valley City, UT - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^+

9/16 - Airway Heights, WA - BECU Live at Northern Quest+

9/17 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre^+

9/18 - Ridgefield, WA - Cascades Amphitheater^+

9/20 - Concord, CA - Toyota Pavilion at Concord^+

*Not a Live Nation show

^With The Hu

+With Orgy

Today, the mighty KREATOR have unleashed their highly anticipated 16th studio album Krushers Of The World! 

Featuring 10 hard-hitting anthems, the album enhances the band's unmistakable classic thrash metal sound by boldly embracing modern elements wrapped in an uncompromising, massive production by acclaimed producer Jens Bogren.

Krushers Of The World showcases KREATOR at the peak of their creative force — furious, precise, and more relevant than ever. The album bridges decades of thrash metal legacy with a contemporary edge that pushes the genre forward.

Coinciding with the album release, KREATOR have premiered the official music video for the title track "Krushers Of The World." 

Set in a post-apocalyptic Berlin, the video paints a grim yet striking vision of a world on the brink, capturing themes that feel more urgent and topical than ever.

With Krushers Of The World, KREATOR once again prove why they remain one of the most influential and vital forces in metal.

Mille Petrozza comments, "Hordes! Krushers Of The World is yours now! We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. See you on tour!"

Stream and purchase Krushers Of The World HERE.

Watch the video for "Krushers Of The World" HERE.

After dominating 2025 with their explosive new album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me (named one of the best of the year by Kerrang, Metal Hammer and Loudwire), Lorna Shore is ready to do it all over again in 2026 with a massive global tour that kicks off January 23 in Germany and heads into the spring with newly announced dates just added for North America.

Lorna Shore will be joined by Paleface Swiss and Signs Of The Swarm for the North American run, which begins April 17 in Buffalo, NY and runs through May 22 in Montclair, NJ, alongside festival appearances at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. See the full tour dates below.

Alongside today’s tour announcement, Lorna Shore also releases the latest taste of their critically acclaimed new album with the single and video for “In Darkness.” See the music video, directed by David Brodsky for My Good Eye, HERE.

Says frontman Will Ramos of the song, “'In Darkness' is about growing up feeling distant from everyone, a song about anxiety and being an outcast (as many of us metal fans grow from). It’s a song about embracing that outlandish and ostracized feeling. Knowing that we have grown in the shadows, the darkness of the world, but accepting that through that darkness we have become.”

TOUR DATES:

European Dates with Whitechapel, Shadow Of Intent, Humanity's Last Breath

01/23 Frankfurt, Germany @ Jahrhunderthalle

01/24 Leipzig, Germany @ Haus Auensee

01/25 Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Universum

01/27 Warsaw, Poland @ COS Torwar

01/29 Budapest, Hungary @ Arena

01/30 Wiener Neustadt, Austria @ Arena Nova

01/31 Munich, Germany @ Zenith

02/01 Padova, Italy @ Kioene Arena

02/03 Zürich, Switzerland @ Samsung Hall

02/04 Lyon, France @ Halle Tony Garnier

02/05 Paris, France @ Zenith

02/06 Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National

02/08 London, UK @ Alexandra Palace

02/09 Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy 1

02/10 Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse

02/12 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live

02/13 Düsseldorf, Germany @ Mitsubishi Electric Halle

02/14 Hamburg, Germany @ Inselpark Arena

02/15 Copenhagen, Denmark @ K.B. Hallen

02/17 Gothenburg, Sweden @ Partille Arena

02/18 Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene

02/19 Stockholm, Sweden @ Hovet Ice Hall

02/21 Helsinki, Finland @ Ice Hall

02/22 Turku, Finland @ Logomo

North American Dates with Paleface Swiss & Signs Of The Swarm

4/17 Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks

4/18 Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe

4/19 Madison, WI @ The Sylvee

4/20 Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse

4/22 Bozeman, MT @ The ELM

4/24 Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Convention Centre

4/25 Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre

4/27 Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre

4/29 Green Bay, WI  @ EPIC Event Center

5/1 Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall

5/2 East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt

5/3 Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion

5/4 Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre

5/6 Memphis, TN @ Graceland Soundstage

5/7 Dothan, AL @ The Plant

5/8 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville*

5/9 Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company

5/11 Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

5/12 Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues

5/14 Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana

5/15 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*

5/16 Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center

5/18 Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome

5/20 Syracuse, NY @ Sharkey's Event Center

5/21 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount

5/22 Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater

*Festival Dates

Legendary metal pioneers SEPULTURA have announced their final 'Celebrating Life Through Death' North American tour, marking the end of an era. After more than 4 decades, 14 gold records, and tours across 80 countries and diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has become one of the most influential metal bands of our time, serving as Brazil's emissary to the rest of the world. 

Hailing from Belo Horizonte, the quartet will spread Brazil's colours and rhythms for a final time. This farewell run will feature an explosive lineup, including special guests, Thrash legends EXODUS, hardcore heavyweights BIOHAZARD, and newcomers TRIBAL GAZE, promising a powerful celebration across North America.

Kicking off on April 29 in Montclair, NJ, the 'Celebrating Life Through Death' tour will visit major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Montreal, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles, before concluding on May 29 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Along the way, Sepultura will also perform at major festivals, including Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple.

TOUR DATES:

04.29  US   Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater

05.01  CAN Montreal, QC @ MTELUS

05.02  CAN London, ON @ London Music Hall

05.04  US   Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre

05.05  US   Louisville, KY @ Old Forester's Paristown Hall

05.06  US   Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl 

05.07  US   Atlanta, GA @ The Masquarade 

05.08  US   New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre

05.10  US   Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville*

05.11  US   Charleston, SC @ Music Farm

05.12  US   Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall

05.13  US   Reading, PA @ Reverb

05.15  US   Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre

05.16  US   Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*

05.17  US   Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave  

05.19  US   Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

05.21  US   Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre

05.22  US   Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot 

05.23  US   Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club

05.25  US   Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues 

05.26  US   San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park 

05.28  US   Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre

05.29  US   Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

*Festival Date

Explosive hard rock band DOGMA return to the States this Spring on the Time to Rise Pt. 1. U.S. Tour 2026 with special guests Frayle.  Kicking off on March 15 in Seattle, WA, and wrapping on April 3 in Philadelphia, this leg of the tour will see the group perform on key dates in New York City, Washington, D.C., San Diego, Dallas, and more.  Full dates are below.  

Frontperson Lilith says, “Last October and November, during our last U.S tour dates, we carried a message that was still taking shape. Some paths were broken before they could be completed, and certain cities were left waiting. That tension did not fade. It stayed with us, sharpened us, and demanded a proper return.”

She continues, “Time to Rise Part I U.S. Tour 2026 emerges from that demand. What comes next carries intention, consequence, and elements that will not announce themselves in advance. There will be moments you are not prepared for, choices you didn’t plan to make, impulses you didn’t expect to feel, and yet, you will feel them. Anaheim and Reno are part of that reckoning. To the sinners who remained present despite uncertainty: this chapter is written with you in mind. What rises now does so with purpose, weight, memory… and temptations that will test how far you’re willing to go.”

TOUR DATES:

March 15 - Seattle, WA - Substation

March 17 - San Francisco, CA  - The Independent

March 18 - Los Angeles, CA  - 1720

March 19 - Reno, NV - The Alpine

March 20 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues

March 21 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues

March 24 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Studio

March 25 - Dallas, TX - Trees

March 27 - Madison, WI - The Annex at The Red Zone

March 28 - Joliet, IL - The Forge

March 29 - Chesterfield, MI - Diesel Concert Lounge

March 31 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theater

April 1 - Washington, DC - Black Cat

April 2 - Bethlehem, PA - Fowler Blast Furnace Room

April 3 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie

Rock/metal legend ROB ZOMBIE has released the 3rd single, ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller,’ from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, The Great Satan, due out February 27th from Nuclear Blast Records.

The hell-raising new single, ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller,’ is classic ROB ZOMBIE with his signature brand of thick, boot-stomping grooves and fist-pumping choruses. It’s a clear declaration from the iconic and otherworldly frontman that “rock & roll is here to stay.”

The new track follows the recent announcement of ROB ZOMBIE’s Summer 2026 co-headline tour with labelmate MARILYN MANSON happening in August/September with support from THE HU and ORGY. Tickets and VIP packages onsale now at https://www.robzombie.com/tour

Stream ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’: https://robzombie.bfan.link/i-m-a-rock-n-roller

‘(I’M A) ROCK ‘N’ ROLLER’ MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/Xef8Uj5BX5w

Finnish rock band THE 69 EYES are thrilled to announce that they have officially signed to BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. 

Starting a brand new chapter in their career, they proudly unveil their new track, “I Survive,” along with an official music video, available below. 

The song features American guitarist Steve Stevens, best known as Billy Idol's guitarist and songwriting collaborator, and for his lead guitar work on the theme to Top Gun (“Top Gun Anthem”), for which he won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1987.

The band comments:

“Our new single, ‘I Survive,’ written by guitar legend Steve Stevens and Jyrki 69, is THE 69 EYES at our best: simply rocking! The track is mixed by Barry Pointer (Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, etc) to bring the extra Hollywood magic in.”

Watch the Music Video for "I Survive (Feat. Steve Stevens)" HERE.

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will return to stages this Spring on a US headlining tour. Spring Fling 2026 will commence on April 2nd in Indianapolis, Indiana and run through May 2nd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Support will be provided by The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, and Corpse Pile.

Comments vocalist Brian Eschbach. "This is set to be a massively heavy trek that will undoubtedly be recounted in the history textbooks for centuries to come. Don't miss out!"

Check out the dates below.

TOUR DATES:

4/02/2026 Vogue - Indianapolis, IN

4/03/2026 The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI

4/04/2026 Bogart's - Cincinnati, OH * no Disembodied Tyrant

4/05/2026 Roxian Theatre - McKee Rocks, PA

4/07/2026 Town Ballroom - Buffalo, NY

4/08/2026 Archer - Allentown, PA

4/10/2026 The Webster - Hartford, CT

4/11/2026 The Strand - Providence, RI

4/12/2026 Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ

4/14/2026 The Queen - Wilmington, DE

4/15/2026 The NorVa - Norfolk, VA

4/17/2026 Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY

4/18/2026 Pop's - Sauget, IL

4/19/2026 Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville, TN

4/21/2026 Tower Theatre - Oklahoma City, OK

4/23/2026 Rialto Theatre - Tucson, AZ

4/24/2026 House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA

4/25/2026 House Of Blues - San Diego, CA

4/26/2026 UC Theater - Berkeley, CA

4/28/2026 Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM

4/29/2026 Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO

5/01/2026 Capitol Theatre - Davenport IA

5/02/2026 The Rave - Milwaukee, WI

Kings of extreme metal BEHEMOTH will return to lay waste to American venues this spring.

The band has announced its North American Spring 2026 headline "The Godless IV Tour," kicking off April 14 in San Diego and running through May 21 in Los Angeles. It includes Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple festival appearances.

This trek marks the band's first tour of North America in support of the critically acclaimed new opus The Shit Ov God, out now via Nuclear Blast.

Joining Behemoth for this run is a trio of fellow extremists — Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation.

"We announce this coming campaign alongside Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation — a convergence of legends, a true communion of extreme metal's most resolute forces," the band declares. "This tour is not merely a series of performances; it is a rite, forged in decades of defiance, conviction, and sonic blasphemy. Each band carries its own altar of destruction, its own scripture written in blood, sound, and will. Together, we summon something greater—an unstoppable procession of darkness across the lands. This is the extreme metal underground standing tall, unbroken, and merciless. Prepare yourselves."

TOUR DATES:

4/14 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park

4/15 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom

4/17 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory 

4/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater

4/19 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo

4/21 — Salt Lake City, UT — Union Event Center

4/22 — Denver, Co — The Fillmore

4/24 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave

4/25 — Chicago, IL — The Vic Theatre

4/26 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant

4/28 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa

4/30 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore^

5/1 — Worcester, MA — Palladium&

5/2 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square

5/4 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks

5/5 — McKees Rocks, PA — The Roxian Theatre

5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville*

5/9 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore

5/11 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY

5/12 — Montreal, QC — L'Olympia

5/14 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*

5/15 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

5/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade

5/18 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory

5/20 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren

5/21 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium

*Festival Date

 ^ = No Rotting Christ 

& = No Deicide 

Avatar will spend the foreseeable future (if not forever) on the road. Today, the band announces a Spring 2026 headline tour of North America. It kicks off on April 16 in Sacramento and runs through May 20 in Hampton Beach, NH. It includes stops at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple.  Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul will serve as support. Check out the dates below.

Regarding their return to the States, Eckerström offers, "USA. It started off innocently enough. Hiking along on a trail. Sunny. Pleasant. Safe. Then night came, and the trail slowly faded. You can't go back, as you don't know where you came from. You don't even dare to turn around, as you can feel someone, or something, watching. What you were, all the way back in the warm embrace of civilization, doesn't matter. Here. it's just you and the trees."

He adds, "We will be seeing you."

TOUR DATES:

4/16 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24

4/17 — Los Angeles, CA — Novo

4/19 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theater

4/20 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel

4/22 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec

4/23 — Oklahoma City, OK — Criterion

4/25 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha

4/26 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air

4/28 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall

4/29 — Moline, IL — The Rust Belt

4/30 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe

5/1 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Club Stage

5/2 — Fort Wayne, IN — The Clyde

5/4 — Huntsville, AL — VBC Mars Music Hall

5/5 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle

5/6 — Knoxville, TN — Mill & Mine

5/7 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues

5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*

5/10 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz

5/12 — Richmond, VA — The National

5/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall

5/15 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square

5/16 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Riverworks

5/17 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Weekend*

5/19 — Wallingford, CT — The Dome

5/20 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino

*= Festival

Cyprus Melodic Death Metal band Ka'aper released their new single "Amenhotep" from the band's upcoming album "When Gods Walked the Earth". The release was recorded in "Eleven63 Studios" mixed and mastered by Max Baryshnikov.

Check out the single linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/4OW8WeCggiOzhWUGsFZD5W

https://music.apple.com/ua/album/amenhotep-single/1857534114

Formed in April 2024 on the southern shores of Cyprus, Ka'aper blends dark and melodic metal, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian mythology. With crushing riffs, atmospheric arrangements, and haunting melodies, their music takes listeners on a journey into the depths of antiquity. The band—Evgeny Pcheliakov (vocals), Timur Glushan (guitar), Igor Kurzin (bass), and Alexey Boychuk (drums)—delivers intense and evocative soundscapes. Embracing darkness, Ka'aper invites fans to scream, feel, and face their fears. 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561403806389

https://www.instagram.com/kaaper_official

Italian Metalcore/Death Metal band Straight to Pain has released their new single "Submerged". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered at "Blackwave Studios" by Fabio Palombi.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrnEzXkEK2k

https://open.spotify.com/album/5TIlJBxpf69nVsZ9iap3NG

Straight to Pain was formed in 2009 in Savona, Italy. Initially rooted in hardcore and metalcore, as heard on their debut album "Horizon Calls" (2013), the band gradually developed a heavier identity blending melodic, djent, and death metal. This evolution is showcased on "Cycles" (2019) and the EP "Closing Cycles". Known for energetic live performances across Italy, the band continues forward with new singles previewing their next album.

Mexican Blackened Death Metal band Decrypter released their debut album "Nechronicles". The release was recorded in “Tupa Monster Studios” by Mérida Yucatán and mixed/mastered by Rafael Espinoza.

Check out the new album linked below:

https://decrypter.bandcamp.com/album/nechronicles

https://open.spotify.com/album/4lpxmpELMc2o68cwqkEqRV

Decrypter is a Mexican death metal band infused with black metal elements, blending aggressive riffing, dark atmosphere, and melodic depth inspired by cosmic horror. The lineup features Azael Pérez (vocals), Enrique Tejeda (guitars), Giovanni Arjona (guitars), Hugo Gutierrez (bass) and Óscar Barrera (drums). Together, they craft intense and textured extreme metal aimed at dedicated fans of dark and brutal music.

Portland-based industrial outfit DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT return with their new single "Hearse", a cheeky, high-energy bone shaker inspired by classic gallows humor and driven by relentless industrial force, available via Armalyte Industries. 

The track takes its cue from the haunting childhood rhyme, “Don’t ever laugh as the hearse goes by for you may be the next to die.” Embracing the dark humor of the line, DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT transforms it into a frantic, stomp-along anthem that barrels forward with manic intensity and morbid fun.

“Hearse” features guest drums by Martin Atkins, a founding figure of the Chicago post-punk and industrial movement. Best known for his work with PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., MINISTRY, and KILLING JOKE, Atkins helped define the sound and attitude of modern industrial music. He is also the founder of Invisible Records, a pivotal imprint responsible for releasing and championing numerous underground industrial and experimental artists. His signature frenetic style underscores the song’s urgency and chaos, pushing the track into overdrive.

Adding another layer of ferocity is Glen Clarke, currently of VEER UNION and UNGOTHLY PLACES, and formerly of 2 SHADOWS, whose screams and growls inject raw aggression into the mix. The song also features a chilling spoken sample from John Kassir (aka the Cryptkeeper), alongside Z. Wager, delivering the titular line with unmistakable menace.

Anchored by relentless guitars and bass, "Hearse" is a high-energy march through the graveyard and a reminder of life’s brutal simplicity. In the end, we’re all just meat on the slab. Live it up or die trying.

Check out the new single HERE.

Black Veil Brides are ushering in the new year with the release of their powerful new single and music video, “Certainty.” 

The single will appear on the upcoming album from the band comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma — due for release via Spinefarm later this year—and is available now on all digital service providers here: https://blackveilbrides.lnk.to/Certainty. 

“The concept of ‘Certainty’ is central to this record and appears throughout the album,” explains Biersack. “The song was inspired by the film Conclave, particularly its reflections on religious certainty and how rigid belief systems can become prisons of our own making. When certainty hardens, curiosity, growth, and the willingness to change become impossible. Much of today’s political and social discourse exists inside these echo chambers of absolute belief, and that tension drives the narrative of this record.”

To coincide with the release, Black Veil Brides have unveiled a striking new music video for “Certainty,” directed by George Gallardo Kattah (Chelsea Wolfe, Maneskin) and filmed while the band was on tour in Colombia. Featuring stunning cinematography and an intensity reminiscent of an A24 motion picture, the video mirrors the song’s themes. Further, it exemplifies the bold visual identity Black Veil Brides have cultivated throughout their career. 

The music video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dk9DI5C4Ss. 

Mexican Deathcore band Astral Shatter released their new single "Infinity Sky". The release was recorded and produced by Fher Ibarra at "Introsound Studios".

Check out the single linked below:

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

Astral Shatter is a modern deathcore band from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, blending crushing heaviness and technical precision with dark, cosmic atmospheres. Their sound fuses brutal riffs, djent-influenced grooves, and intense rhythms with cinematic textures. Focused on pushing the limits of modern extreme metal, the band delivers a violent yet immersive experience shaped by themes of astral destruction, chaos, and fractured human consciousness.

One of the world’s biggest hard rock bands, multi-platinum powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announces the first leg of their 2026-2027 World tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 48-city tour kicks off on Monday, July 20th at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ, and wraps up in Bristow, VA at Jiffy Lube Live on Friday, October 23rd. Platinum-certified outlaw country musician Cody Jinks will join the tour as special guest and bring along his current album, “In My Blood.” The tour lineup will be rounded out by Eva Under Fire, who has earned critical acclaim, and will release a new album, “Villainous” in 2026.

In addition to celebrating two decades of music, the band is once again using its platform to give back. Long recognized as one of the most charitable bands in rock, Five Finger Death Punch has spent decades giving back to various causes, including U.S. military veterans and first responders and their families. In 2026, the band is expanding that mission with the launch of its campaign to support Team USA and align with the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games being held on American soil in Los Angeles in 2028. As part of the tour’s commitment to championing America’s next generation of athletes, a portion of the ticket sales from the 2026 U.S. Tour will be allocated to support high-performance programs for U.S. athletes as they prepare for international competition.

TOUR DATES:

Mon Jul 20 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Wed Jul 22 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater

Thu Jul 23 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Sat Jul 25 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

Sun Jul 26 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

Tue Jul 28 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

Thu Jul 30 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

Sat Aug 01 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell

Sun Aug 02 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre

Tue Aug 04 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

Wed Aug 05 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

Fri Aug 07 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

Sat Aug 08 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Mon Aug 10 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

Tue Aug 11 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

Thu Aug 13 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Sat Aug 15 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater

Sun Aug 16 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Tue Aug 18 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater

Wed Aug 19 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Fri Aug 21 – Saint Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

Tue Sep 08 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Fri Sep 11 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 12 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater

Mon Sep 14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre

Wed Sep 16 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Fri Sep 18 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater

Sat Sep 19 – Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena

Tue Sep 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*

Fri Sep 25 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater*

Sun Sep 27 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Mon Sep 28 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Wed Sep 30 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Fri Oct 02 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Sat Oct 03 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater

Mon Oct 05 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Wed Oct 07 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater

Thu Oct 08 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

Sat Oct 10 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sun Oct 11 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Tue Oct 13 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Wed Oct 14 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Fri Oct 16 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater

Sat Oct 17 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

Mon Oct 19 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Wed Oct 21 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

Fri Oct 23 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

*Without Cody Jinks

Hard rockers NAKED SUNDAY have four albums under their belts, with album number five expected soon enough. The band has plans for some shows as well within this next year, along with creating music videos, more content, and making the world more known about how they create and why they do so! The band talks about it all below.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Naked Sunday came together originally as a one-man project by Martin Stanyer, a few lineup changes later, you have what has been this band for the last 8 years, which is Martin Stanyer vocal, guitar, piano, Laura Stanyer, bass, vocal, Alex Williams guitar &vocal and Liam Collins, Drums, piano, vocal. The band became a band because of good friendships, and that we wanted to make music for us, that was a mixture of styles, the joy in writing is even we don’t know where it goes next.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Plain and Simple, Stone Temple Pilots had a song called Naked Sunday, I liked the words how they sounded, and took it from there, people have varying interpretations of that, but that’s the truth.

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

Stafford is where we are from, there is a scene here, mainly thanks to the guys at ShoeString studios who have helped create that. Of the bands locally I would recommend The Mad Badgers, The Centaurs and The David Barron Band.

4. How would you describe your style?

Eclectic, firm foot in hard rock n harmonies is how I’d describe us, not afraid to do our own thing, write on the offbeat or create something gentle, we make music that represents our experience of life.

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

4 Albums so far, our latest being Library of Medication, however each album is unique, each piece holds something different, people can expect music that is uplifting, powerful, and not afraid to be itself, something against the grain of what everyone else does, but a familiar sound.

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

Yes, album number 5, Let Them features Laura on her first main vocal, something she lyrically wrote with her friend Nat, All My Friends is a favorite, and can’t get you off my mind is something acoustic. One more trip around the sun is quite emotive, it’s hard rock and a song I wrote with my friend Tina.

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

Next year we have gigs in Stafford, Coalville, Wolverhampton,  Dudley, Birmingham to name a few.

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

Music videos right now, content, opening the doors into our world more, about how we create, why we create, I’d like to piece together a film using our music as the story and soundtrack.

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

Spotify via here; https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pTf2tNEqMGEtREnrgq18f?si=aTKIQ1ReQWGO9nFnI2Oxqw or physically at gigs or via Facebook Messenger. 

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

The emotion that went into creating the art, the words, such as in Hospital Bed ‘I just need a friend’.

Progressive metal rocker KRAPF have released thus far, three albums with an all new self-titled expected out this year sometime soon! The band also has plans set for some shows, continuing to reach people old and new, creating and developing a rather cultivating relationship with fans and the industry within. The band discusses all of this below.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Krapf is a solo venture started in 2020 by Isaac Krapf. Isaac serves as the main songwriter and the lead vocalist for the band. During live performances, he brings a skilled group of Baltimore based musicians to the stage. 

The band's first work “Seasick” was released in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID Pandemic. Throughout quarantine Krapf continued writing and in 2021 released their second record “The Hollow”. In November of 2022 Krapf released their third record titled "Gates".

In the past year the band has opened for Black Stone Cherry, Paul Reed Smith's band "Eightlock" and Wednesday 13. Their latest single “Mae” released this November and the band is set to release a self-titled record in 2026.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Krapf is the last name of the founder of the band. “Isaac Krapf”.

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

Krapf is based out of Baltimore, Maryland. There is a diverse music scene in the city including numerous pop punk, metal and hip-hop artists. 

4. How would you describe your style?

Progressive rock/metal with some hook choruses and pop tones. A lot of clean chordal guitar work layered over heavy bottom end guitars. 

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

We have released three records. Seasick (2020), The Hollow (2021) and Gates (2022). 

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

A self-titled record set to release in 2026!

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

We have a hometown show on February 21st 2026 and have plans to perform some out of state shows in the new year as well.

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

To continue reaching new people & developing / cultivating current relationships with fans and the industry.

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

“Krapf” on all streaming services and “Krapfband” on all social media platforms.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

Wherever it takes them in that moment. 

Metal go getters BEFORE THE SIRENS have not one, but three singles and an EP just released this last year. The band talks about making more music, new shows set for this next year, and much more in the works. They just want to be heard and get their name out there!

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

The four of us have been playing in bands together since 2006, so a properly long time! We were previously in Glass Artery together and decided to reconnect for Before The Sirens in 2019 with a new creative direction. 

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Funny story! We originally came up with the name Before The Storm and launched our social media pages, only for an established UK based rock band of the same name to contact us asking us (quite rightly) to change our name. We obliged, but realized that all our branding was centered around the letters B,T, & S. So, over the course of the next few days we threw all sorts of variants around (Before The Sausage was a personal favorite) before settling on Before The Sirens, as we felt it illustrated the dark, bleak and aggressive tones of the music we were writing. 

3. 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 out of Hertfordshire, UK. The Hertfordshire metal scene has become a really strong environment of collaboration and most importantly, some really excellent bands. We have had the privilege of playing with the likes of Dead Flesh, Lowdown, Earthbound and The Hot One Two, all of which you should check out and they are top drawer.

4. How would you describe your style?

We have been described under a few different banners over the years; Melodic Metalcore, Classic Metalcore, Hard Rock Metal and our personal favorite, ‘The heaviest rock band you will ever hear’! But to be honest, our music stems from our influences in early 2000s metalcore (Killswitch Engage amongst others) and those ‘Kerrang’ era Nu-Metal bands that formed our sound. We list ourselves as ‘for fans of Killswitch Engage, Alter Bridge, Breaking Benjamin & Metallica’.

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

We have 3 singles and an EP currently released. Our debut single ‘Control’, our debut EP ‘Desolate Seas and Darkened Skies’ and two singles from last year ‘Pull The Pin’ & ‘Crawl’. 

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

Our new EP ‘As It Is Above, So It Is Below’ is released on 19th December.

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

We are planning a series of shows to support the new EP in 2026.

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

Our predominant agenda with this band is enjoy making the music we want to make. It’s heavy, it’s aggressive, it’s got bucket loads of melody in the vocals, but it has to sound like us. To be honest, we want to continue to be the band we are and get out on the road to see as many of you as possible as that is where we are at our best.

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

All our music is on all major streaming platforms and all our merch is available at www.beforethesirens.com and obviously at any shows we play.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

Big riffs, crushing breakdowns & soaring vocals. And hopefully that they liked it!!