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 W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their first four albums.

"1984 To Headless", the Fall 2026 North American Tour, W.A.S.P. returns Playing Live in the U.S. and Canada, paying tribute to their 1st Four Albums... Live!

Selected Hits from W.A.S.P.'s 1st Four Albums promise to create a True Rock 'N Roll Spectacle complete with a Live Stage Show bringing those Albums Alive for the 1st... and Only Time.

The 1st Five Years of Artist's Careers most always determine what their legacy will be if they go on to greatness, or be remembered as a footnote in music history.

W.A.S.P. cemented their place in the Rock History in those 1st Five Years with their iconic first album in 1984, followed the next year with "The Last Command", "Inside the Electric Circus" in 1987 and capped with the their Greatest yet, "The Headless Children" in 1989.

In their Fabled 44 year history W.A.S.P. have been pioneers of Shock Rock, Psycho Drama and Live Spectacles that are now Legendary in the World of Rock.

The Band will take the "1984 To Headless" Tour to Europe and the World in 2027.

“It's hard to express the genuine excitement I'm feeling in describing the "1984 To Headless" U.S. Tour. Playing those songs from those 1st Four Albums in a combined package like this is something we've never attempted before. In addition to the songs, the entire Stage Show will look like the Album Covers from those Records will Come Alive... right right before your eyes!

Complete with all the History and Bombastic Live Presentations that's made this Band one of the great Live Bands in the Theatrical Rock World. When elements of those Album Covers start to come alive, right on the stage before the people it's gonna be something they'll not soon forget!

I'm also equally thrilled to bring K. K.'s Priest and those iconic Hit's onboard for all the Fall 2026 U. S. Shows. Both Bands... together... on the same stage... on the same night... where do I get my ticket?

It's gonna make the "1984 To Headless" Tour one for The Rock Ages"!” — Blackie Lawless

“Great news! KK’S PRIEST is going to be returning to the US and Canada this September and October 2026! We will be teaming up together with metal legends W.A.S.P. and with over 40 shows, this is going to be an epic metal and steel tour featuring lots of Priest classics! We look forward to seeing you all again very soon so please get on board early, we do not want you to miss this one.” — K.K. Downing

W.A.S.P. will be again offering fans VIP tickets that give fans a chance to meet Blackie Lawless, get a personal photo with Blackie, autographs, a W.A.S.P. traveling museum with new items added since the last U.S. tour, and take part in a very personal Q&A with Blackie. VIP tickets can be purchased at https://waspnation.myshopify.com.

Check out the dates below!

TOUR DATES:

09-10 - El Cajon, CA    The Magnolia

09-11 - Los Angeles, CA    The Wiltern

09-12 - Riverside, CA    Fox Performing Arts Center

09-13 - Phoenix, AZ    Celebrity Theater

09-14 - Santa Fe, NM    Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino 

09-16 - Austin, TX    Emos

09-17 - Tulsa, OK    Tulsa Theater

09-18 - Dallas, TX    House Of Blues

09-19 - San Antonio, TX    Aztec Theater

09-20 - Houston, TX    House Of Blues

09-22 - Clearwater, FL    Ruth Eckard Hall

09-23 - Daytona, FL    Peabody Auditorium

09-24 - Jacksonville, FL    Florida Theater

09-25 - Raleigh, NC    The Ritz

09-26 - Jim Thorpe, PA    Penn's Peak    

09-27 - Portland, ME    Aura 

09-29 - Boston, MA    House Of Blues

09-30 - Hampton, NH    Hampton Beach Casino

10-01 - Wallington, CT    Toyota Oakdale Theatre

10-02 - New York, NY    The Palladium

10-03 - Carteret, NJ    Carteret Performing Arts Center

10-05 - Montreal, QC    Mtelus

10-06 - Ottawa, ON    Hard Rock Casino

10-07 - Pickering, ON    Pickering Casino Resort

10-09 - Des Plaines, IL    Des Plaines Theater

10-10 - St Charles, IL    Arcada Theater    

10-11 - St Charles, IL    Arcada Theater

10-13 - Glenside, PA    Keswick Theatre

10-14 - Harrisburg, PA    Capitol City Music Hall

10-15 - Cleveland, OH    Agoura Theater    

10-16 - Milwaukee, WI    Pabst Theater

10-17 - Green Bay, WI    EPIC Event Center

10-19 - Winnipeg, MB    Burton Cummings Theatre

10-21 - Edmonton, AB    Midway Music Hall    

10-22 - Calgary, AB    The Palace Theater

10-23 - Coquitlam, BC    Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

10-25 - Seattle, WA    Moore Theater

10-27 - San Jose, CA    San Jose Civic

10-29  - Rancho Mirage, CA    The Show @ Agua Caliente

10-30 - Las Vegas, NV    House Of Blues

10-31 - Anaheim, CA    The Grove

Cyprus Melodic Death Metal band Ka'aper released their new single «Lament for Osiris» from the band's upcoming new album “When Gods Walked the Earth”. The release was recorded in the band's home studio and mixed/mastered by Max Barishnikov.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Td6CUrOllDYJbozqaD18D

https://music.apple.com/ua/album/lament-for-osiris-single/1867329197

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. Their debut album is set for release in 2025. Embracing darkness, Ka'aper invites fans to scream, feel, and face their fears.

Norwegian Black Metal band Northern Krig released their new album "Worship Files For Anthropophagolagnia Predators". The album was recorded and mixed at "Icelandic Fire Records" by Jan Reichel. Mastered at "Totenklang Studios".

Check out the new album linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2xgpINgoC2er2GGpicimBv

https://music.apple.com/us/album/worship-files-for-anthropophagolagnia-predators/1864875057

Northern Krig is a Norwegian black metal band formed in Oslo in 2021 by Morfran, Erik Lund, Mikkel Stein, and Jonar Gunnarson following the end of "Skyrsdag". After their 2022 demo EP "Myrk Blóðfórn", the lineup evolved to Morfran (vocals, guitar), Miasma (bass, guitar), and Maikon Q. (drums). With releases including a split and the debut album "Concept Of A Suicidal Journey", they deliver uncompromising raw aggression on Worship Files For Anthropophagolagnia Predators.

Heavy melodic go getters REVELRY has not one but four singles to their name, with a couple of others expected to be released later on, along with an EP out this year too! The band talks about these releases, they have some shows set, with other plans to reach as many people as possible with the likes of social media, playing, and much else.

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

The band originally started about 10 years ago by David Alexander (guitarist) and has gone through multiple versions and phases as most bands do when looking for their sound. Everything changed when Jeff Sage (guitarist/vocals) had joined and the connection between the two was instant. From that point on, we continued as a pop punk band, releasing a couple EPs and some singles with various lineup changes. Things were looking good until Covid-19 had taken over the world and ultimately dismantled the band. A couple years later however, Jeff and David had decided to continue on and look for new members to keep the dream alive. We had found Kailey Shepardson (vocals), Todd Encarnacion (drums) and Brian Kriz (bass), thus evolving the sound of the band. That transition marked our move away from pop punk, into a heavier sound mixed with pop and R&B influenced direction that better reflects who we are now.

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

The band's name originated from a lyric on a Neck Deep song called Can’t Kick Up the Roots.

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 Southern California based band from the Los Angeles area. The music scene is fully alive and well, with countless amounts of bands, venues, and industry people. We would recommend checking out bands like Shadow Moses, Wear Away, and Air Gap.

4. How would you describe your style?

Our sound lives in the space between heavy and melodic. We like to blend gut punching guitar riffs and hard-hitting drums with pop and R&B influenced melodies, hooks, and rhythms. It’s aggressive but emotional, polished but still raw.

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

We have released 4 singles so far (Sweet Tooth feat. Kellin Quinn, Fragile, Love Me Now feat. Myke Terry, and Maneater).

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

Yes, we have a new single out now titled SIN and another single called Poltergeist that is set to be released in April. We also have a double feature EP that will be coming out later on in the year.

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

As of right now we have three shows booked in February and two more in April. We are constantly looking to book shows as well as possibly a mini/full tour in the near future.

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

Our plans are to reach as many new listeners as possible and play as many shows as possible. We all feel like we are living our dream being on stage and seeing the reaction of fans, new and old.

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

We are on all music streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) as well as a YouTube channel with our music videos. Everything can be found either on our website www.revelryofficial.com and on linktr.ee/revelryca.

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

We want the listener to finish the song feeling hyped, emotional, and a little unhinged in the best way.

Alternative metal rocker Texan Andrew De Leon, a former contestant on America's Got Talent season 7 edition as their semi-finalist, has been out of the spotlight, let alone music scene for some time, but since his reincarnation of the signature art, music calls to him once more. Speaking with me, twelve years later, our first speaking discussion happening back in 2014, found HERE, Andrew goes into great chatter about what he has been up too and what music is set to be unleashed soon enough.... Check it out the video interview below!

Hasbro’s MY LITTLE PONY brand has launched a sparkling collection with streetwear brand Samii Ryan! The line includes seven colorful apparel items as well as a stylish handbag with favorite MY LITTLE PONY character designs so fans can wear the power of friendship daily. Samii Ryan’s collection is available for purchase today at https://bysamiiryan.com/ in women’s sizing, with prices ranging from $44 to $98. 

Czech Groove/Alternative Metal band Silent Cry released their new maxi-single "Bludný Kruh". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered in "ZIKI Records Studios".

Check out the new single linked below:

https://silentcrycz.bandcamp.com/album/bludn-kruh

Silent Cry was formed in autumn 2024 in Prostějov, Czech Republic, reuniting longtime collaborators from the former band "Exces" after 25 years. The band quickly recorded its first track and video Insomnia at ZIKI Records with drummer Vojta Markovský. After lineup changes and renewed studio sessions, Silent Cry continued independently. The current lineup features Roman Dombi (music, guitar, bass), Petr Koutek (guitar), Adil Abuzyarov (guitar), Arpi Klašternik (vocals), and Vojta Markovský (drums).

Fresh off her historic win at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, singer-songwriter EJAE (KPop Demon Hunters) has released her new song “Time After Time,” via Universal Records. “Time After Time” is an infectious heartbreak anthem with lyrics that reflect on a relationship that still lingers, capturing the all-too-familiar cycle of thinking about a former lover long after the relationship has run its course.

"Time After Time" demonstrates EJAE's evolution as a solo pop artist, moving beyond her storied work in K-pop to showcase her distinctive voice and generational songwriting abilities. The track captures her signature ability to create melodies that resonate globally while maintaining authentic emotional depth. Speaking about writing the song, EJAE said “The melody of ‘Time After Time’ was stuck in my head for years, just like the person I wrote it about.”

The track arrives after EJAE made history at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards when her breakout global hit “Golden” from the film KPop Demon Hunters won Best Song Written for Visual Media, becoming the first K-pop song to ever win a GRAMMY. The song previously won a Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award, and is nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

“Time After Time” is now available to stream on all platforms HERE.

Austin, Texas-based blackened speed metal unit SADISTIC FORCE are proud to unleash their new music video for the title track of their recently released EP, 'Morbid Odyssey.' The new video, shot and edited by David Coloma, is premiering via Decibel Magazine.

On the video for "Morbid Odyssey," SADISTIC FORCE shares:

"We spent two plus weeks ripping blackened speed metal across the Midwest with Graveripper, and this video is what crawled out of that run. Each night, Steve from Graveripper stormed the stage with this life-size, eye-glowing, smoke-belching skull and spine bong prop, and the room instantly lost its mind. No buildup, no warning—just pure road madness. He was literally the dude on the cover of our recent EP come to life. Smoke ’em remains."

Watch the Music Video Premiere for "Morbid Odyssey" on Decibel Magazine HERE.

The 2026 concert calendar just got even busier for Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu and Cello Metal standouts Apocalyptica, as both bands announce today that they'll be hitting the road for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicks off on May 12 in Silver Spring, MD and will take them across the country before wrapping in Anaheim, CA on June 7. Joining The Hu and Apocalyptica will be platinum-selling Finnish rock band The Rasmus. Check out the dates below!

TOUR DATES:

5/12 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore

5/13 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square

5/14 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall

5/15 — Stroudsburg, PA — Sherman Theater

5/18 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave / Eagles Club

5/19 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center

5/20 — Maplewood, MN — Myth Live

5/22 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall

5/23 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

5/24 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre

5/26 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live

5/27 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom

5/29 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren

5/30 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels

5/31 — Valley Center, CA — Harrah's Resort SoCal – The Events Center

6/4 — Reno, NV — Grand Theater

6/6 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern

6/7 — Anaheim, CA — House Of Blues

English grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH are excited to announce a massive North American tour this coming spring. The tour will feature special guests Deadguy and Primitive Man on select dates.

The run kicks off May 7th in Daytona Beach, FL at the iconic Welcome to Rockville before tearing across North America and concluding June 14th in Vancouver, BC at The Pearl.

TOUR DATES:

with Primitive Man (May 21 - June 14)

& Deadguy (May 11 - May 23)^^

May 7 Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome to Rockville (No Support)

May 8 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum

May 9 Miami, FL @ Churchill's ^^

May 11 Atlanta, GA- Terminal West ^^

May 12 Asheville, NC - Eulogy ^^

May 13 Nashville, TN - Eastside Bowl ^^

May 14 Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple (no Support)

May 15 Saginaw, MI - The Vault ^^

May 16 SECRET.. To Be Announced Soon

May 17 Huntington, WV - The Loud

May 19 Richmond, VA - The Broadberry

May 20 Baltimore, MD - Maryland Deathfest (no Support)

May 21 New York, NY - Racket

May 22 New York, NY - Rocks Off Cruise

May 23 Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom ^^

May 24 Portland, ME - Geno's Rock Club

May 26 Moncton, NB - Tide & Boar Ballroom

May 27 Halifax, NS - Marquee Ballroom

May 28 Fredericton, NB - The Cap

May 29 Quebec City, QC - Salle Montaigne w/ Pig Destroyer

May 30 Boston, MA - Roadrunner w/ Acid Bath, Pig Destroyer

June 1 Montreal, QC - Fairmount

June 2 Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace

June 3 Waterloo, ON - Maxwell's

June 4 London, ON - London Music Hall

June 5 Detroit, MI - Crofoot Pike Room

June 6 TBD

June 9 Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre

June 10 Regina, SK - The Exchange

June 11 Saskatoon, SK - Black Cat Tavern

June 12 Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room

June 13 Calgary, AB - Palace Theatre

June 14 Vancouver, BC - The Pearl

Oikoumen is a human-centered orchestral progressive symphonic project. It shares visceral emotions, often dark, always committed, through intense, embodied music, where the orchestra serves emotion. The project is led by Élie Veux on composition and guitar, Laura Mazard on lyrics, vocals and artistic direction, and Yaël Febvray on bass and synthesizers. The first album "Dystopia" was released in 2022, marking the true beginning of the project.

French band already released a music video for a song "Reign of Idiocy" from their upcoming album, which is scheduled for release on April 17, 2026.

Music for upcoming album was recorded, mix & mastered by Julien Prost. New single is available for listening at all popular streaming platforms (link here). Below you can watch video to the new song which was filmed at Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis near Paris.

This is how Laura comments new song: "Reign of Idiocy is a symphonic metal song about school bullying, seen through the eyes of the victim with a powerful and violent intensity we tried to capture with grandiose orchestras, energetic riffs, and vocals deployed like a tear-stained scream".

Video to the new song "Reign of Idiocy":

https://youtu.be/_2cZUAc83pk

ATREYU return with “Ego Death,” a bruising but cathartic new track that digs into the idea of shedding who you were to become who you’re meant to be. Built on crushing riffs, a surging groove, and a massive, melodic hook, the song balances the band’s heaviest instincts with one of their most emotionally resonant choruses to date. As the band puts it, “Sometimes a piece of you has to die in order for you to truly live. 'Ego Death' is peace.” The single arrives alongside a music video for "Ego Death" found HERE.

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE announces The Sweat and Blood Tour, with support from Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress.

The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, is the band's first American headlining tour in nearly three years and kicks off on July 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with stops in Charlotte, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and more before wrapping up on August 15 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It also includes a stop at Red Rocks, the band's first time headlining the venue.

"By the time this tour begins, it will have been just under three years since our last U.S. headliner, and we are absolutely shooting for the moon to celebrate our return," the band shares. "We could not be more excited to visit our American fans who have been incredibly patient with us and can't wait to give them the first performances of new material from our upcoming album. See you this summer!"

TOUR DATES:

7/14 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

7/16 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion

7/18 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live

7/21 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater

7/22 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

7/24 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

7/25 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

7/26 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater

7/28 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater

7/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

7/31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum

8/1 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre

8/4 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds

8/5 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre

8/7 — Sandy, UT — Beddy’s Plaza at America First Field

8/9 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre

8/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Zoo Amphitheatre

8/12 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP

8/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

8/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Continuing to support their 11th album Roar Like Thunder, Buckcherry announce today leg one of their summer tour commencing May 2 at the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland and ending May 31 at The Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City. This leg includes Buckcherry's first appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals in Daytona Beach, Florida and Columbus, Ohio.

Also today the band premieres a live concert video for the title track from the Roar Like Thunder album, filmed during their 2025 tour. 

The video can be seen HERE.

The dates for leg one are below.

TOUR DATES:

5/2 —Columbia, MD — M3 Fest

5/3 — Charlotte, NC — Amo's

5/5 — Savannah, GA — Victory North

5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville

5/8 — Columbia, SC — Ground Zero

5/9 — Myrtle Beach, SC — Suck Bang Blow 

5/11 — Asheville, NC — Orange Peel 

5/12 — Gainesville, GA — The Hall At Bourbon Brothers

5/14 — Salem, VA — Salem Civic Center 

5/15 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple

5/16 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall 

5/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Jergel's 

5/19 — Allentown, PA — Archer

5/21 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

5/22 — Portland, ME — Aura

5/23 — Springfield, MA — Symphony Hall

5/26 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere's

5/27 — Lansing, MI — Grewall Hall 

5/29 — Nashville, TN — Ryman

5/30 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall

5/31 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom 

Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of Japanese metal sensation Broken by the Scream. Known for their explosive fusion of crushing metal riffs, modern extreme metal heaviness, deep growls, harsh screams and contrasting melodic vocals, the band has been steadily carving out a unique space in the global heavy music scene - and this marks a powerful new chapter in their career.

Check out their latest single, 追憶のナスカ, HERE.

Broken by the Scream will make their Summer Breeze Open Air debut this year, bringing their uncompromising live show to one of Europe's premier metal festivals. The band will also play Wacken Open Air and Reload Festival, further cementing their presence on the European festival circuit. More summer dates in Europe to follow!

TOUR DATES:

February 7 - JP - Kichijoji Shuffle, Tokyo

February 22 - JP - Kichijoji SEATA, Tokyo

March 4 - JP - Aoyama RizM, Tokyo

March 30 - JP - Shinjuku Antiknock, Tokyo

May 2 - JP - Shibuya Metal-Kai, Tokyo

May 24 - JP - Nishikawaguchi Hearts, Saitama

May 29 - JP - Tokyo Kinema Club, Tokyo (headline show)

July 29 - DE - Wacken Open Air, Wacken

August 13 - DE - Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsbühl

August 14 - DE - Reload Festival, Sulingen

Their distinctive style has continued to shock and captivate heavy music audiences both in Japan and worldwide. In 2025, BBTS performed on the main stage at Resurrection Fest in Spain and at Japan Expo in France as part of their 9-date European tour across 7 countries.

Beyond the stage, Broken by the Scream are already hard at work on new material, with fresh music currently in development. While details remain under wraps, fans can expect new songs that continue to push the band's aggressive, genre-defying sound even further.

Black metal's most influential and legacy-defining entity emerges once again with their seventh studio offering, Liturgy of Death.

With this release, Mayhem reaffirm why they remain one of the most relentless pillars of extreme music. After more than four decades shaping the genre's evolution, the band now turns its creative gaze toward the inescapable presence 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.

Attila comments on the new track, "'Realm of Endless Misery' is the fourth single from the new Mayhem album and presents a state of human existence in which suffering is not an exception but a governing principle. The song portrays human life as a closed realm sustained by repetition, fear, and manipulation, where time itself becomes a mental trap and hope slowly drains from consciousness. It does not tell a story and offers no redemption. Through its mantra-like structure and cold, oppressive imagery, the track confronts the listener with the mechanics of misery, revealing a world in which destruction is not an endpoint but a permanent condition. Released as the third single in advance of the whole album, 'Realm of Endless Misery' deepens its unified dark vision and brings the listener one step closer to the final revelation."

Check out the video HERE.

International Symphonic Power Metal band Synthwailer released their new single "Iron Arch. The release was recorded/mixed in  Sami Parkkonen home studio, and mastered by Sebastian Levermann. 

Check out the single linked below:

https://synthwailer.bandcamp.com/track/iron-arch

https://open.spotify.com/album/0QFCZI2czqLv9RjN376b2H

Synthwailer is a symphonic and electronic metal duo formed in 2021 by vocalists Sami Parkkonen (Finland) and Morgane Matteuzzi (Switzerland). Built entirely with virtual instruments, the project blends heavy metal guitars, cinematic orchestration, and electronic elements into a dark, atmospheric sound. With two full-length albums, an EP, and several singles released, Synthwailer focuses on emotional contrast, mood, and cinematic storytelling shaped by metal and dark electronic influences.

Los Angeles’ ANUBIS have been playing shows and teasing the fact that the group have added an additional singer to their ranks. While some would expect Hanna Preston joining to bring something more angelic and melodic to the traditionally rooted band, instead she brings a devilish and extreme approach to the group who have simultaneously beefed up their sound as well. Today’s digital single for “Fanged Angel” is Hanna’s debut and her contributions to be heard and is available on all streaming/download platforms, or watch the music video highlighting the band’s live performance HERE.

Legendary UK thrash metal pioneers ONSLAUGHT have announced their long-awaited return to North America, unveiling a tour alongside epic US metal icons WARLORD for Spring 2026.

Marking their first North American headline tour in over a decade, ONSLAUGHT return with a devastating “Force From Hell” set, drawing heavily from their seminal first two 1980s albums—records that helped define extreme thrash metal—complete with a neck breaking selection of classic Sy Keeler–era fan favorites. Legendary for their uncompromising intensity and raw power, ONSLAUGHT are finally back—an unmissable event for thrash fans across the continent.

“Super stoked to be returning to the States for our first full tour in 11 years and with Sy Keeler back at the helm, it’s gonna’ be mega..!

This is just Part 1, we’re bringing this tour to the entire USA so that nobody gets to miss out on this epic setlist..! See you in the Pit..!”   

-Nige Rockett (ONSLAUGHT)

Joining ONSLAUGHT, very special guests, WARLORD will make history with their first-ever North American tour. The band will perform their revered debut E.P. Deliver Us in its entirety, alongside additional classic material spanning their storied 45-year career. This historic run marks a milestone moment for fans, offering a rare opportunity to witness one of heavy metal’s most influential cult acts live on stage.

"Although Warlord is an American band, formed in 1980... in those 45 years since, we never once performed live in the USA (our first gig ever was actually in Germany in 2002).

This year we will set forth on our first ever tour of North America, performing the set that fans would have seen from us if we had done this all those years ago, the full Deliver Us Mini LP, Cannons tracks, Lost And Lonely Days EP and more"

-Mark Zonder (WARLORD)

The Force From Hell & Deliverance Tour 2026 brings together these legendary acts for an unforgettable celebration of classic thrash and epic heavy metal, making it one of the most anticipated North American metal tours of the year. Delivering classic albums, legendary performances, and a once-in-a-generation live experience.

California death-rockers, NEW SKELETAL FACES will be opening the shows on all dates!

TOUR DATES:

March 18 – Houston, TX – Hell’s Heroes

March 19 – Dallas, TX – Trees

March 20 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live

March 22 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock

March 24 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720

March 25 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge

March 26 – Sacramento, CA – Colonial Theatre

March 27 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall

March 29 – Portland, OR – Star Theatre

March 30 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon

March 31 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre

April 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High Saloon

April 3 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre

April 4 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre

April 6 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

April 8 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse

April 9 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag

April 10 – Murfreesboro, TN – Hop Springs

April 12 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade

Japanese sensation LiSA has announced her first-ever headline tour of the UK and Europe for September 2026. The tour comes in celebration of the 15th anniversary of her solo debut and LiSA will reach fans in Milan, Düsseldorf, Paris, and London with hits from across her catalogue for the very first time.

The infectious songs of LiSA have clocked up over a billion streams and won the world over with her passionate energetic performances. Blending pop and rock music, she has connected to audiences with powerful and positive messages sung in both Japanese and English.

LiSA was propelled to international fame with the creation of numerous theme songs for globally popular anime series, including ‘oath sign’ for Fate/Zero, ‘Gurenge’ for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, ‘crossing field’ for Sword Art Online, and ‘ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)’ for Solo Leveling.

LiSA is a beloved icon for J-Pop and anime fans across the globe. With the release of eight studio albums her reach continues to stretch beyond this, and she has also made a strong impact as a live artist worldwide.

Frequently selling out arenas in her homeland, LiSA is also the only artist to headline both anime and rock festivals in her own right. She continues to set new records while further solidifying her reputation and has also completed headline tours to capacity crowds throughout the United States, Mexico, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Following the success of her first North American tour in the summer of 2025, LiSA’s Europe & UK tour this year will be another milestone of her career.

Regarding the forthcoming tour LiSA says:

I am going to Europe and UK for my first tour in September!

Finally, I can come to sing for you!

Thank you everyone for being patient and waiting for this moment. I am so excited to see you all! Let’s have some fun!

Another great day! - LiSA

TOUR DATES:

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15 Sep: Unipol Forum, Milan – Milan, Italy

17 Sep: Mitsubishi Electric Halle – Düsseldorf, Germany

20 Sep: Zénith Paris – La Villette – Paris, France

22 Sep: Troxy – London, United Kingdom

Pasadena’s Comic Con has been held for a while now, having its comeback at the start of the New Year that is 2026, for one day only on Sunday January 25th, 2026!  The Pasadena Comic Con has been held at the Pasadena convention center for a while, it always being a success year after year, that this year it wouldn’t be much different.

The event had various guests, a number of the Power Rangers cast both old and new, as well as numerous other actors including voice actors, such as Kristen McGuire who has done work in numerous anime’s, games, along with Clifford Chapin another voice actor who has done work within the anime scene, along with David Sobolov, his work being in some animated works as well. Artists like Derek Riggs known for his Iron Maiden artwork was there signing autographs, taking photos, with other artists being featured, meeting with fans alike as well. A number of other guests stopped in to meet and greet with guests it was quite a list with many of the lines not being so long of a wait time!

Throughout the convention center were vendors selling numerous items ranging from artwork, stickers, patches, toys, appeal, posters, games, to the artist alley having a lot more artwork to behold. Other vendors even featured their own books! So much merchandise to choose from and browse through, a few guests were even dressed up as numerous characters like Predator to the Kpop Demon Hunters girls, to Power Rangers, furry critters, just a handful of sorts out and about but still creative to see all decked out.

In the end though, this comic con sized convention may be small but that’s what makes it so good, well better actually. You get to meet guests of all types, being up close, chit chatting away, having them sign memorabilia, to just sharing stories with one another. It’s a good time, for a good price, ins such a small space, it is worth checking out if you're in the area, you can find something to do and find fun!

Swedish progressive metal legends OPETH return with a powerful new performance video for “§7,” a key track from their critically acclaimed album The Last Will and Testament.

The video captures the band in raw, commanding form, spotlighting the precision, atmosphere, and emotional weight that define OPETH at this stage of their career. Focused and unembellished, the performance highlights the band’s musical chemistry and the intensity at the heart of the track.

Check out the video HERE.

5X Platinum-certified alternative rock mainstays THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS (@redjumpsuitapparatus) are excited to announce the deluxe edition of their sixth album, X's For Eyes, due out March 6 via Better Noise Music. Pre-orders are available now HERE. The band have shared “Angels Cry,” a new, unreleased track. Check out the video, directed by Shane Drake at Say So Pictures with additional production by Michael Lombardi from Better Noise, HERE.

Innovative Mongolian rock group and global phenomenon The HU continue to push the limits of rock and bring the world along with them on their latest single “The Real You,” out today (January 23) via Better Noise Music. With this new song, they’re bringing Western music components to the forefront with a heavy, atmospheric sound, a hard-charging rhythm, and gritty and positively menacing vocals. The track takes their Hunnu Rock, which blends traditional Mongolian instrumentation and throat singing with contemporary rock music, to an entirely new and breathtaking level.

“The Real You”—produced by Dashka (Dashdondog Bayarmagnai) and mixed by 5-time Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, and musician Chris Lord-Alge—is available on all digital outlets HERE and the video can be seen HERE.

American Heavy Metal/Hard Rock musician Peter Graigs from the rock band "Sinisters Army", has released his highly anticipated solo single "Rock Hard Live Loud". The release was recorded in "G13 Music Production Studios" and mixed/mastered by Peter.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/3aQbBGRxLBg7rpN4GupXpu

As an independent solo artist, Peter Graigs captures the essence of rock and roll, urging listeners to live boldly and unapologetically. With its infectious energy and powerful lyrics, "Rock Hard Live Loud" is destined to be the anthem of the season. Fans can dive into this exhilarating experience now, as the single is streaming on all major platforms.

Symphonic gothic metal project Belle Morte announces the release of a new acoustic music video for their debut single Mercy.

Originally released on December 9, 2017, Mercy was the first song the band ever put out and holds a special place in their history. Since its debut, the track has remained a fan favorite, and listeners have frequently expressed interest in hearing it reimagined in a stripped-back format.

The new arrangement presents Mercy with piano and acoustic guitar, offering a more intimate and reflective take on the song while retaining the emotional core that made the original memorable. For the band, revisiting Mercy carries a sense of nostalgia and connection to the start of their creative journey.

Check it HERE.

Black Veil Brides are announcing their first headline tour of North America for 2026. The band comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma will be hitting the road with From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls in support. 

The 24-city trek kicks of April 25th in Riverside, CA and wraps on May 30th in Worcester, MA. The tour will make stops in Seattle, WA (April 28), Houston, TX (May 5), Detroit, MI (May 17) and New York, NY (May 28) to name a few. 

TICKETS available at https://www.blackveilbrides.net.

Check out the dates below!

TOUR DATES:

Apr 25: Riverside, CA @ Municipal Auditorium

Apr 26: Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort

Apr 28: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

Apr 30: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union

May 01: Denver, CO @ Fillmore

May 02: Omaha, NE @ ASTRO

May 04: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

May 05: Houston, TX @ House of Blues

May 06: San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec

May 08: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

May 09: Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville *

May 11: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall

May 12: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva

May 14: Philadelphia, PA @ Fillmore

May 15: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

May 16: Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple *

May 17: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore

May 19: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room

May 21: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore

May 22: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre

May 23: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee

May 25: Toronto, ON @ History

May 26: Montreal, QC @ M-Telus

May 28: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square

May 29: Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore

May 30: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

Romanian Progressive/Symphonic Metal band Symphress released their new single "Cerc Imperfect". The release was recorded at "The Music Lab", în Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and was mixed/mastered by Cornel Olar.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-FhaEvhIJU

https://open.spotify.com/album/1p7gxj3LK8mclm58DAREfY

https://symphress.bandcamp.com/track/cerc-imperfect

Symphress is a progressive and symphonic rock/metal band from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, founded in 2015. Evolving from an acoustic project, they gained national attention through festivals and tours. Their debut album "Father Time – Part I" (2023) introduced their prog-rock opera style, followed by "Pseudo" (2024). The band features Sergiu Botezatu and Andrada Hofmeister (vocals), Mihai-Dan Brici and Paul Trif (guitars), Alina Rus (keyboards, studio only), Alex Cosma (bass), and Alex Titieni (drums, percussion).

One week after announcing their 15th studio album ONE, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendust return with their first new music of 2026, releasing the powerful new single “Is This The Real You.” The track showcases the unmistakable sound that has propelled the band to the top of rock radio throughout their career.

Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums), Sevendust once again deliver a driving, emotionally charged anthem that blends aggression, melody, and authenticity. “Is This The Real You” is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

“It was as honest, natural, and pure as any song can be. If you really want to know what Sevendust sounds like in 2026, ‘Is This The Real You?’gives you a good idea,” Sevendust guitarist John Connolly explains. 

The accompanying music video, directed by Paul Ribera, further highlights Sevendust’s ability to captivate through striking visuals. The animated clip follows a sharply dressed character who possesses the power to compel people into actions they wouldn’t normally take. As the story unfolds, each character is confronted with a hidden side of themselves, mirroring Witherspoon’s haunting chorus question: “Is this the real you?” The video transitions panel by panel with dramatic zooms, building toward a dark, devilish finale.

The music video for “Is This The Real You” can be seen HERE.

For years, FROM ASHES TO NEW (@FromAshesToNew) has captured the hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide, making impact with a distinctive amalgam of alt metal combined with songs that bracingly capture their generation’s anxieties. They’re a band that doesn’t run from the darkness but instead embrace it. The Lancaster, PA band’s streaming figures are in the billions, they’ve successfully sold-out tours, and performed alongside some of the biggest names in rock. 

With their next album REFLECTIONS—out April 17th, 2026, via Better Noise Music—Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), and Jimmy Bennett (guitar) have created 12 songs that brim with even more confidence and power than before. They’ve released a new song, the potent “Villain.” Check out the video HERE.

Los Angeles - based gothic/metal band, OUR FRANKENSTEIN has a series of live dates to support PSYCLON NINE and CLOCKWORK ECHO on what's labeled the 'God's Not Here' Tour. Check out the dates below.

TOUR DATES:

2/1 - MESA, AZ - NILE UNDERGROUND

2/4 - AUSTIN, TX - ELYSIUM

2/5 - DALLAS, TX - LIMBO ROOM AT RUINS

2/7 - LAWRENCE, KS - BOTTLENECK

2/8 - WEST CHICAGO, IL - THE WC SOCIAL CLUB

2/12 - ATLANTA, GA - THE MASQUERADE

2/14 - BRADENTON, FL - OSCURA

2/17 - RICHMOND, VA - FALLOUT

2/18 - GREENVILLE, SC - RADIO ROOM

2/19 - THOMASVILLE, PA - RACEHORSE TAVERN

2/20 - NYC, NY - STIMULATE

2/21 - CLEVELAND, OH - THE FOUNDRY

2/22 - COLUMBUS, OH - THE SUMMIT MUSIC HALL

2/24 - FERNDALE, MI - ORCHID THEATRE

2/25 - CUDAHY, WI - X-RAY ARCADE

2/26 - ОМАНА, NE - REVERB LOUNGE

2/27 - DENVER, CO - ROXY THEATRE

3/3 - SEATTLE, WA - EL CORAZON

3/4 - PORTLAND, OR - STAR THEATER

3/5 - SACRAMENTO, CA - OLD IRONSIDES

3/7 - LOS ANGELES, CA - BAR SINISTER

German Doom/Stoner Metal band Astral Goat Dominion released their debut album "Only Lucifer and Fuzz". The release was recorded in "Fuzz Armageddon Studios", and mixed/mastered in "Beat Crusher" recording studios.

Check out the album linked below:

https://astralgoatdominion.bandcamp.com/album/only-lucifer-and-fuzz-2

https://open.spotify.com/album/2NtFNoGiQ18gB2c4THu8bZ

Astral Goat Dominion is a psych-ritual stoner doom duo formed by Oniric (bass, vocals, synth, rituals) and Khaosfuzz (guitar, vocals). Their sound merges crushing doom riffs with occult, luciferian atmospheres and trance-like heaviness. Following the debut single "Lucifer (Part I)", the duo unveiled their first full-length album "Only Lucifer and Fuzz", a dense and hypnotic ritual of distortion, devotion, and ritualistic doom metal.