MYSTIC PROPHECY Announces New Album 'In Metal" For November 27, 2026, Via Perception

August 23, 2026

German heavy metal torchbearers MYSTIC PROPHECY have announced their brand-new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026, via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, the album announcement arrives alongside the release of its first single, “Robots,” accompanied by an official music video.

With more than two decades of history behind it, MYSTIC PROPHECY has long established itself as one of the driving forces of the German and international heavy metal scene. Following the success of its acclaimed albums Metal Divisionand Hellriot, the quintet surrounding charismatic frontman R.D. Liapakis, also known for his work as a vocalist with Michael Schenker, now returns with renewed energy, a strengthened lineup and a record built to hit with maximum impact.

The first taste of In Metal comes in the shape of “Robots,” a hard-hitting statement that turns its attention to one of the defining questions of our time: In an age increasingly shaped by technology, how much control over our own humanity are we willing to surrender?

Vocalist R.D. Liapakis and Dan Baune (guitars) comment on “Robots”:
“In this age of technology our future seems uncertain. We must ask ourselves: How do we keep/protect our humanity? Who decides for us? Or is it too late and we are all Robots already?”

Stream “Robots” here: https://mysticprophecy.rpm.link/robots
Watch the official video Below:

Following Hellriot, MYSTIC PROPHECY is entering its next era with three powerful new additions to the fold. Tommy Gun takes over bass duties, while guitarist Dan Baune, known from NWOBHM act Monument, and drummer Christophe de Combe of Belgian metallers FireForce complete the renewed lineup. Together, they inject even more power, precision and fire into the unmistakable MYSTIC PROPHECY sound.

In Metal was produced by Dan Baune and R.D. Liapakis, with mixing and mastering handled by Henrik Udd. The album stays true to everything that has made MYSTIC PROPHECY a force for more than 20 years while pushing its sound firmly forward. Fans can expect powerful, concise hooks with instant shout-along appeal, technically brilliant riffs and a hard-hitting, monstrous sound. A modern production gives the songs weight, depth and unstoppable headbanging force without sacrificing the band’s classic heavy metal spirit.

Whether on stage or on record, MYSTIC PROPHECY has always treated heavy metal as a passionate ultimate fight: no compromises, no holding back, just pure power. With In Metal, the band is ready to prove once again why it remains at the forefront of international heavy metal. In support of their upcoming album, MYSTIC PROPHECY will hit the road in late 2026, joined by special guests IRON SAVIOR and GENERATION STEEL. Find all dates listed below!

In Metal will be released on November 27, 2026, via PERCEPTION. Pre-order the album at: https://mysticprophecy.rpm.link/inmetalPR

Connect with MYSTIC PROPHECY:
https://www.mysticprophecy.net
https://www.facebook.com/mysticprophecy
https://www.instagram.com/mysticprophecy_official
https://www.youtube.com/@MysticProphecy

CRIMSON STEEL Present Theatrical Gothic Offering "Bleed Into One" Ahead Of Upcoming Album Show No Fear

August 23, 2026

CRIMSON STEEL delve into gothic horror and vampiric mythology in the new single and video, "Bleed into One" featuring guest vocals by James Rivera. The traditional heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina, explore emotive themes of temptation, immortality, surrender, and transformation. "Bleed into One" lands ahead of the forthcoming full-length album Show No Fear is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026 via Heaven and Hell Records.

"Bleed into One" emerges with a dark and enveloping atmosphere. Haunting vocal layers and somber instruments provide a dramatic introduction. Moody and immersive passages are traversed before reaching the track's epic climax. Furthermore, the interplay between Tina Langevin's and guest James Rivera's vocal performance enhances the powerful seductive narrative and ritualistic elements.

Across the arrangement, "Bleed into One" unfolds with ferocious intensity. This shadowy release sees CRIMSON STEEL venture whole-heartedly into dark fantasy. From the inclusion of Latin phrases to atmospheric guitar work, the band have crafted an enthralling offering.

Show No Fear presents CRIMSON STEEL in a fully realized narrative landscape shaped by fear, transformation, power, sacrifice, and perseverance. Across the album, the band brings together traditional heavy metal force, cinematic atmosphere, progressive-minded arrangements, and emotionally charged performances. The record moves with the scope of dark fantasy while staying rooted in the human struggle to confront fear, endure conflict, and emerge with strength.

With Show No Fear, CRIMSON STEEL delivers an album built for listeners drawn to classic heavy metal storytelling, soaring vocals, driving rhythms, and dramatic musicianship. The production preserves warmth and organic energy while giving the record the clarity and impact of a modern heavy metal release.

Show No Fear was produced by Wendy Brancaccio and recorded and mixed at Vintage Noise Studio with Wendy Brancaccio and Bill Spears. The album was mastered by Anthony Focx. Cover artwork and design for Show No Fearis by Johnathan @gerardster.

CRIMSON STEEL is:

Tina Langevin — Lead Vocals
David Ryan — Guitars, Backing Vocals
Joel McGee — Bass, Vocals
Will Adkins — Drums, Backing Vocals

Connect With CRIMSON STEEL

Official Website: https://thecrimsonsteel.com/
Bandcamp: https://crimsonsteel.bandcamp.com/album/show-no-fear
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimsonSteelband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimsonsteelband/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/CrimsonSteelNC
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crimsonsteelband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrimsonsteelband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TpPiWVblnhwfZbKfAKw96

Swedish Symphonic Metallers ZORNHEYM Unveil Third Single "The Funeral March"!

August 22, 2026

Swedish symphonic metal visionaries ZORNHEYM unleash the third single, "The Funeral March", taken from the band’s upcoming studio album Descending Into Madness, set for release on October 2 via Noble Demon.

Inspired by Frédéric Chopin’s legendary 'Funeral March', the new track sees ZORNHEYM merging crushing riffs, cinematic orchestration and subtle Scandinavian folk influences into one of the album’s most dramatic and emotionally charged moments.

"'The Funeral March' is the perfect marriage between classical music and Zornheym’s cinematic symphonic metal sound,” the band explains. "The choir takes on the role of mourners and pallbearers, lamenting the tragic fate of Dr. Bettelheim’s beloved wife as they accompany her final journey. Lyrically, the song marks the defining moment in Dr. Bettelheim’s descent into madness, as grief, guilt and despair finally consume him."

Stream the single Below:

With Descending Into Madness, ZORNHEYM continue to expand their elaborate narrative universe centered around the infamous Zornheim asylum. Each release adds new layers to a story that blurs the line between horror, history and madness - where it is never entirely clear who the real inmates are.

Formed in Stockholm by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral), ZORNHEYM have built their identity on the fusion of symphonic metal, cinematic orchestration and melodic death metal influences. Their work is further enhanced by visual storytelling, graphic novels and short-film-style music videos, turning each release into a multi-dimensional experience.

Descending Into Madness will be coming out on October 2 via Noble Demon and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION. The album will be available in a variety of exclusive formats, including colored marbled vinyl, a limited Collector's Edition CD, a Digipak, and an A5 book.

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Night Laser Share "Defenders" Video

August 22, 2026

Hamburg's No. 1 Sleaze rockers Night Laser released a new single and video. The song "Defenders" (Feat. Sebastian Zierof)" is also included on their upcoming studio album Rats In The Cradle.

The band says, "Face first in the rain! Prepare for the final stand. With this epic anthem we are standing strong together, come whatever may. Sebastian Zierof on guest vocals is right there with us in the front line!"

Watch the video below.

Rats In The Cradle will be released on September 25 through Steamhammer worldwide in the following configurations:

Pre-order it here.

NIGHT LASER ON TOUR:
8/22 — Handeloh, DE — Wini Macken Open Air
8/29 — Brockhöfe, DE — Farmfest Open Air
9/19 — Hamburg, DE — Markthalle (with Hardbone)

SPECIAL GUEST FOR AXEL RUDI PELL:
9/23 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
9/25 — Cologne, DE — Live Music Hall
9/26 — Osnabrück, DE — Hydepark
9/27 — Bochum, DE — Zeche
9/29 — Ulm, DE — Roxy
9/30 — Mannheim, DE — Capitol
10/2 — Gelnhausen, DE — Warehouse Seven
10/3 — Stuttgart, DE — Longhorn
10/4 — Regensburg, DE — Eventhall
10/6 — Vienna, AT — Szene
10/7 — Nürnberg, DE — Hirsch
10/8 — Kortrijk, BE — De Kreun
10/9 — Heerlen, NL — Nieuwe Nor
10/10 — Zoetermeer, NL — Boerderij

HEADLINE SHOW:
12/11 — Oberhausen, DE — Helvete

2027:
1/16 — Braunschweig, DE — KuFa Haus
1/23 — Hameln, DE — Regenbogen
2/6 — Hamburg, DE — Bahnhof Pauli
5/8 — Lübeck, DE — Rider's Cafe

NIGHT LASER ARE:
Ingemar Oswald — Drums
Benno Hankers — Vocals
Rob Hankers — Bass
Felipe Zapata Martinez — Guitars

Swedish Folk Metallers FEJD Unleash Fifth Full-Length Album 'Nifelheim'

August 22, 2026

Swedish folk metal pioneers FEJD are proud to release their highly anticipated fifth full-length album, ‘Nifelheim,’ out now via Black Lodge / Sound Pollution.

Rooted in medieval-inspired folk traditions and characterized by the prominent use of traditional acoustic instruments, FEJD have spent more than two decades building a devoted fan base across Sweden and beyond. Their music is defined by strong melodies, epic arrangements, and a deep connection to Nordic history, folklore, and mythology.

Watch the Lyric Video for "Nifelheim" Below:

From the very first note, listeners are drawn into a world of ancient legends, mystical landscapes, and Nordic melancholy. The album masterfully balances tradition and modernity, combining the band's signature folk instrumentation with powerful metal compositions to create an immersive and unforgettable experience.

With ‘Nifelheim,’ FEJD once again proves why they remain one of the leading names in the international folk metal scene. The album is both a tribute to the Nordic cultural heritage and a powerful statement of the band's ability to evolve while staying true to its roots.

‘Nifelheim’ is more than just a new album...it is the next chapter in the saga of FEJD.

Order 'Nifelheim' HERE

FEJD are:

Patrik Rimmerfors: Lead vocals, bouzouki

Niklas Rimmerfors: Moraharpa (keyed fiddle)

Esko Salow: Drums

Lennart Specht: Keyboard

Thomas Antonsson: Bass

Miss May I Share "Death Threat" Video — WATCH // Band Touring This Fall

August 22, 2026

MISS MAY I — Levi Benton [vocals], Jerod Boyd [drums], Ryan Neff [bass], and Elisha Mullins [guitar ] — will unleash their new album NO PLACE FOR ME on October 2 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

The band delivers the video for "DEATH THREAT." Watch it below.

The video is also completely DIY endeavor for the band. The concept was conceived by Benton and produced and directed by William Story and the video was shot at the band's own properties and with whatever they could get their hands on!

The song confronts a harsh but necessary reality so many are unwilling to face in order to grow and learn. And it does so with with groove-centric, anthemic energy.

"'Death Threat' is about being held in an emotional chokehold while someone uses your own flaws against you," declares Benton. "Our darker habits deserve to be seen and worked through, not weaponized. The song walks through that worst-case scenario — someone turning your darkness on you — before landing on clarity; finally hearing what needs to be heard and doing what needs to be done."

Regarding the album, the singer reveals it was a truly cathartic process to write and record it, saying, "No Place For Me is everything I've felt for a long time but never had the words for. Writing it taught me who I actually am even when that hurt to look at. It's a full journey: Where it started, what I discovered, and where I am today." These are the tentpole concepts of the album and are why fans are going to connect with it on a level so deep, it touches marrow.

Miss May I have also announced their Fall 2026 tour plans. They will hit the road on the The Perpetual Iron tour, which is a co-headline trek with Born of Osiris. Convictions and Downswing will also appear. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

MISS MAY I ON TOUR:
WITH BORN OF OSIRIS, CONVICTIONS, + DOWNSWING:
11/06 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot
11/07 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving
11/08 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents
11/10 — Norwalk, CT — District Music Hall
11/11 — Reading, PA — Reverb
11/13 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
11/15 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
11/16 — Greenville, SC — The Radio Room
11/18 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
11/19 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
11/20 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum
11/21 — West Palm Beach, FL — The Banyan Live
11/22 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross
11/24 — Destin, FL — Club LA
11/25 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues
11/27 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live Midtown
11/28 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
11/29 — Deep Ellum, TX — Puzzles
11/30 — Odessa, TX — Ector Theater
12/02 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
12/03 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
12/04 — Pomona, CA — The Glass House
12/05 — Fresno, CA — Fulton 55
12/06 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
12/08 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
12/09 — Seattle, WA — The Crocodile
12/11 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club
12/12 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Metro Music Hall
12/13 — Denver, CO — Summit
12/15 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note
12/17 — Minneapolis, MN — Cabooze
12/18 — West Chicago, IL — WC Social Club
12/19 — Dayton, OH — Relentless Fest

Instead of letting doubts, anxiety, negativity, and intrusive thoughts run wild, Miss May I will catch and turn even the most volatile feelings into airtight anthems. The Ohio-bred quartet ground extreme emotions in a taut framework of technically adroit riffing, hardcore grooves, and unforgettable melodies. The band has expertly honed an uncanny ability to make sense of life on tape. That's why fans worldwide have leaned on the group's music since their emergence in 2007. Following years of grinding, 2012's At Heart marked a breakthrough moment for the group when it bowed at #32 on the Billboard 200. Their impact only expanded with Deathless [2015] and Shadows Inside [2017], which both debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart and Top Rock Albums Chart. In 2022, Curse Of Existence received widespread critical acclaim from the likes of Alternative Presswho raved: "Miss May I have penned one of their strongest records yet." V13 hailed it as "packed full of emotion and heartfelt rage," and Outburn marveled at "their fast, aggressive, thrashy metalcore mixed with powerful lyrics." Along the way, they generated hundreds of millions of streams and toured with everyone from Killswitch Engage and Parkway Drive to Motionless In White. In 2026, the collective continue to strike a deep chord with their eighth full-length offering and Solid State debut LP, No Place For Me.

Windwaker Share "do or die" Video

August 22, 2026

Australia's genre-bending WINDWAKER — vocalist Liam Guinane, guitarist Justin Keurntjes, bassist Indey Salvestro, drummer Chris Lalic, and synths/samples specialist Connor Robins — recently announced their third album, smile, you're on camera. It arrives on October 23 through Fearless Records. Pre-order it here.

The band has share the video for "do or die." Watch it below.

You know those songs that you just can't get out of your head? No matter what you do you, you can't purge it or turn it off? Rather, it insists on taking up real estate in your brain because it's so damn catchy and, well, good? Windwaker's "do or die" is one of those earworms — it takes hold and doesn't let go. With grinding, powerhouse guitar grooves, bouncy, hip-hop-inspired vocals, a sprinkling of smooth and sexy falsetto, and teeth-baring screams, "do or die" courses like an electric current from your scalp down to your toes. Lyrically, the song looks at class vs. culture wars, with the band noting that the track "points out the division we're currently facing and urges the people to embrace the tribe mentality but to unify over the common enemy of leaders who don’t serve our best interests."

"Everywhere we look there is conflict, we are surrounded by it and have never been so divided as a humanity," the band says. "Wars between countries, toxic online discourse over ideology, countries divided over political policy from within, what we think is right and wrong has become a tribe identity and we are at war with one another. Leaders will call it a 'culture war' when in reality it's a way of keeping us distracted from class war that has been happening for decades. 'do or die' points out the division we're currently facing and urges the people to embrace the tribe mentality but to unify over the common enemy of leaders who don’t serve our best interests."

As a whole, smile, you're on camera. ruminates on the weight of time and growth, struggles and sacrifice for the better life and authenticity in spite of a world full of superficial and sinister characters and bad actors. It's a collection of catchy, energetic and heartfelt songs. The album is highly introspective and does not follow a linear narrative, instead presenting a series of personal reflections and snapshots that capture the emotional highs and lows of this period. It's a celebration of how far the band has come and a candid look at the pressure of being seen, leaving listeners with a sense of both resolution and ongoing evolution.

Windwaker are touring with Beartooth + DON BROCO this fall. All dates are below.

WINDWAKER ON TOUR:
WITH BEARTOOTH + DON BROCO:
11/11 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11/12 — New York, NY — Hammerstein Ballroom
11/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
11/15 — National Harbor, MD — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
11/16 — Buffalo, NY — Electric City*
11/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
11/20 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
11/21 — St. Paul, MN — Myth
11/22 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
11/24 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation*
11/25 — Indianapolis, IN — Hi-Fi Indy*
11/27 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Hall*
11/28 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
11/29 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
12/1 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
12/2 — Charleston, SC — The Refinery
12/4 — St. Augustine, FL — St. Augustine Amphitheatre
12/5 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — War Memorial Auditorium
12/7 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
12/9 — Austin, TX — ACL Live — Moody Theater
12/10 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
12/12 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
12/13 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union
12/15 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
12/16 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
12/18 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
12/19 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
*Don Broco + Windwaker Only

YELLOWCARD ANNOUNCE DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE EXPANDED ALBUM "BETTER DAYS" (DELUXE EDITION) + SHARE NEW SONG "CALVARY DRIVE"

August 22, 2026

Celebrating a creative renaissance in 2026, multi-platinum pop-punk royalty Yellowcard brighten up a banner year with the release of their brand new, digital-only Deluxe Edition of Better Days on September 18 via Better Noise. Teasing this expanded version, the group also just served up a new and and previously unreleased song, entitled "Calvary Drive," out now.

Pre-order/Pre-save Better Days (Deluxe Edition) here.

Listen to "Calvary Drive" here.

Watch the lyric video below.

"Calvary Drive" finds Yellowcard firing on all cylinders yet again. It bursts to life with driving guitars, infectious hooks, and the kind of kinetic energy that's become the band's trademark. It culminates on an anthemic chorus spiked with a sunny melody and showcases every bit of what fans have come to love and expect from the four-piece.

"'Calvary Drive' was the very first demo we worked on with Travis Barker and our friend Nick Long," says singer Ryan Key. "We were just getting a feel for working together over a weekend and had no idea that this idea would be the spark for what became Better Days. It’s fun to listen back now and hear where we started, and how much the sound evolved from there.”

Barker fondly recalls the experience as “such an easy project and easy group of guys to make music with,” with the whole band fully invested in the process: “Everyone in the band was really active and really a part of everything in the studio.” One song became another, a day became weeks, and before long an entire record had emerged from a collaboration that was never originally intended to go that far. “Next thing you know it was like we’re getting back in the studio and we were scheduling weeks to work with each other and recorded an entire album.” What began as Travis Barker simply jumping in for a day had organically become the album Better Days. And it's that partnership that blossomed into a collaboration with another legacy hitmaker: Avril Lavigne.

"My friend Travis [Barker] called me up to say he was producing the new Yellowcard album and I really liked what I heard," Lavigne shared. "When he played me 'You Broke Me Too,' I liked how it can be an anthem people can relate to when finding hope after a relationship." The pairing felt particularly fitting: a song conceived in the spirit of the huge, emotionally charged ballads that helped define the early 2000s ultimately brought together two artists synonymous with that era, with Barker acting as the bridge between them.

The new material notably lands in the wake of the cross-generational phenomenon "Bedroom Posters" (Feat. Blippi). The reimagined track landed looks from Rock Sound and New Noise Magazine, who applauded how, "This version of the song preserves the original's high-spirit energy and Blippi adds his own distinctive spark to it." "Bedroom Posters" marked their second collab with Blippi following "Go Go Go."

At the top of the year, the band teamed up with Good Charlotte for the first collaborative version of "Bedroom Posters." Popping off as a match made in pop-punk heaven, it tallied 2.6 million Spotify streams and vaulted to #1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart. A piece on Consequence applauded how "the song finds Key trading vocals with Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden," while Rolling Stone put it best: "It's the collaboration made in pop-punk dreams."

Two #1 singles coming from the one album, this signals not only a return to form, but a undeniable triumph; a band that still cuts through the noise nearly three decades into their career.

Next up, Yellowcard will canvas North America throughout the rest of August and into September on tour. They make stops at Musikfest 2026, Vans Warped Tour, Oceans Calling Festival, and more. In November, they cross the pond to hit the road in Europe and the UK with Good Charlotte.

YELLOWCARD ON TOUR:
SELECT DATES:
8/22 — Monreal, QC — Vans Warped Tour 2026
9/4 — Clearwater, FL — 97X Next Big Thing Legends
9/6 — Orlando, FL — Eat To The Beat Concert Series
9/7 — Orlando, FL — Eat To The Beat Concert Series
9/25 — Ocean City, MD — Oceans Calling Festival

WITH GOOD CHARLOTTE IN EUROPE + THE UK:
11/8 — Stockholm, Sweden — Hovet
11/11 — Munich, Germany — Zenith
11/13 — Forest, Belgium — Vorst Nationaal/Forest National
11/14 — Dusseldorf, Germany — Mitsubishi Electric Hall
11/16 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — AFAS Live
11/17 — Paris, France — Zenith Paris – La Villette
11/19 — London, UK — The O2
11/20 — Manchester, UK — Co-Op Live

JASON ALDEAN EARNS TWO DIAMOND CERTIFICATIONS FOR “YOU MAKE IT EASY” AND “DIRT ROAD ANTHEM”

August 21, 2026

Jason Aldean celebrated a monumental career milestone backstage at his sold-out Double Down Tour date in Washington, D.C., where two of his biggest hits, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” were honored with official RIAA Diamond certifications- an official career first for the Georgia native. Aldean was surprised backstage last night with the Diamond certifications, which recognize the enduring success of two songs that have become defining moments in Aldean’s catalog and during his live shows. The historic achievement comes on the heels of a remarkable run of new RIAA certifications for Aldean. Earlier this month twelve of Aldean’s albums and singles received new Platinum certifications, including My Kinda Party (6× Platinum album). Newly Diamond certified “Dirt Road Anthem,” from his multi-Platinum My Kinda Party album, became one of the signature breakthrough anthems of Aldean’s career, while “You Make It Easy” became and has remained a continuous fan favorite following its release. Additional recent certifications include:

My Kinda Party (album)– 6X Platinum
My Kinda Party – 5X PlatinuM
Fly Over States – 4X Platinum
Any Ol' Barstool – 3X Platinum
Amarillo Sky – 3X Platinum
Don’t You Wanna Stay (with Kelly Clarkson) - 3X Platinum
Tattoos On This Town – 2X Platinum
Hicktown – 2X Platinum
Why – 2X Platinum
Lights Come On – 2X Platinum
Little More Summertime – Platinum
They Don't Know (album) – Platinum

“Having two songs reach Diamond status is something I never could have imagined when we were making these records,” said Aldean. “These songs have taken on a life of their own because of the fans. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has listened, streamed, bought the records, come to the shows and made these songs part of their lives. It’s special to have a moment that is still a career first all these years in, especially one that is all due to the fans. Thank you guys so much. We want to keep doing this and keep putting out songs and touring for a long time to come, and we don’t take getting to do this for granted.”

To commemorate the historic achievement, Aldean is releasing The Diamond Collection, an exclusive vinyl edition celebrating his two newly Diamond-certified singles, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” available November 20. The limited-edition release gives fans a chance to own a commemorative piece celebrating two songs that have helped define Aldean’s career and cemented his place among country music’s most successful artists. Pre-order here.

From L to R: BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s GM Peter Strickland, Maverick’s Chris Parr, BMG North & South America’s President, Frontline Recordings, Jon Loba, Jason Aldean, Maverick’s Clarence Spalding, RIAA SVP Media Relations + Gold & Platinum Program Erin Burr, Tom Clees, SVP Government & Industry Relations RIAA

In addition, on Sept. 18, Aldean will also release on vinyl three landmark albums—4X Platinum Jason Aldean (2005), the newly certified 6X Platinum My Kinda Party (2010), and Platinum They Don't Know (2016) —marking the first time each title will be available on vinyl. Pre-order Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party and They Don’t Know on vinyl here.

Noted for his “timeless country appeal” (The Tennessean) the ACM Artist of the Decade has achieved country stardom with his “own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success,” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Following his 32nd career #1, Aldean released his current single, “Anytime Soon,” off his current album Songs About Us and is set to continue his Songs About Us headlining tour run with shows in Charleston, WV (8/21) and Cincinnati (8/22), OH this weekend. With two Diamond certifications, 12 recent Platinum certifications, 32 chart-topping singles, and numerous sold-out Double Down Tour and Songs About Us headlining dates, Aldean continues to celebrate the extraordinary staying power of his music and the fans who have made these songs part of their lives for more than two decades. For a full list of Songs About Us tour dates and additional information visit JasonAldean.com.

Gavin Adcock Releases “Having One Now,” Reveals Tracklist to THE DAY I HANG IT UP

August 21, 2026

On the heels of performing “Winner At Losing” to fete the hit TV show Landman at ACM Honors on Wednesday (Aug. 19), Gavin Adcock keeps the momentum behind his forthcoming album rolling with the release of “Having One Now,” available now. Listen Below.

“Having One Now,” written by Adcock, Luke Laird and Rhett Akins, depicts the unexpected joy of finding love after a series of bad luck, and is the latest release hailing from Adcock’s upcoming project, The Day I Hang It Up.

“‘Having One Now’ is an upbeat song about finding some love when you were down and out,” Adcock shares. “Last week I dropped a sad song, the week before that I dropped a song for all the blue collar people out there. So, get ready… and don’t be surprised if I drop another one next week.”

The Georgia native is also unveiling the 26-song tracklist to his highly-anticipated third album in three years. A co-writer on all but four songs, the project also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook.

With American Songwriter dubbing him a “modern-day outlaw…building a career reminiscent of artists like Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and more,” Adcock’s upcoming project is a continuation of the signature grit and adrenaline-fueled anthems that have garnered him over 2.4 billion career streams to-date.

His previously released project, Own Worst Enemy, arrived as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart and the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release just over a year ago (August 15, 2025).

Own Worst Enemy boasted over 25 MILLION US streams in its first week, more than doubling the first-week numbers of Adcock’s previous album, Actin' Up Again, which was released just under a year prior (August 2, 2024).

To celebrate the album, Adcock’s headlining The Day I Hang It Up Tour is now underway with a rotating lineup of special guests including Pecos & The Rooftops, Corey Kent, Tyler Nance, Jake Worthington, The Creekers, Braxton Keith and Mack Geiger. The tour promises to deliver fans across 30 cities with a live show experience denoted by Music Row as a “rowdy, high-octane performance” which Adcock is known for. To purchase tickets for the tour, click HERE.

A proven must-see live performer, Adcock has SOLD OUT venues via multiple headline tours spanning cost-to-coast such as the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Gavin Adcock, his Actin’ Up Again (Again) Tour, and his Need To Tour. Most recently, Adcock joined Morgan Wallen for select dates on Wallen’s 2025 I’m The Problem Tour and his 2026 Still The Problem Tour, receiving explosive responses from audiences across the country.

The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026
Aug 28 || Columbus, Ohio ||KEMBA Live! Outdoor * %
Aug 29 || Cincinnati, Ohio || MegaCorp Pavilion Outdoor * %

Sep 11 || Cleveland, Ohio || Jacobs Pavilion # ^
Sep 17 || Lubbock, Texas || Cooks Garage * %
Sep 19 || Round Rock, Texas || Round Rock Amp %
Sep 24 || Baton Rouge, La. || Raising Cane's River Center Arena * %
Sep 25 || Oxford, Miss. || SJB Pavilion * %

Oct 15 || Macon, Ga. || Atrium Health Amphitheater > %
Oct 16 || Birmingham, Ala. || Coca-Cola Amphitheater > %
Oct 17 || Little Rock, Ark. || First Security Amphitheater > %
Oct 22 || Fishers, Ind. || Fishers Event Center $ ^
Oct 23 || Knoxville, Tenn. || Knoxville Civic Coliseum $ ^
Oct 24 || Cary, N.C. || Koka Booth Amphitheatre $ ^
Oct 29 || Charlotte, N.C. || Bojangles Coliseum > %
Oct 30 ||Savannah, Ga. || Enmarket Arena > %
Oct 31 || Estero, Fla. || Hertz Arena > %

Nov 6 || Boston, Mass. || MGM Music Hall at Fenway > %
Nov 7 || Reading, Penn. || Santander Arena > %
Nov 13 || Detroit, Mich. || Masonic Temple Theatre > %
Nov 14 || Grand Rapids, Mich. || Van Andel Arena > %

Dec 10 || Las Vegas, Nev. || The Theater at Virgin Hotels !

Cenobia Signs to Fearless Records + Shares "Swallowed By the World" Video — WATCH // Announces EP

August 21, 2026

FEARLESS RECORDS is thrilled to welcome enigmatic artist CENOBIA to the worldwide roster.

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Cenobia independently released her debut single "Devour Me" in 2025. Months later, she re-emerged with her second single, "Throne of Want," followed by "Make Us Whole Again." Amidst cryptic ciphers and narrative-driven music videos, she quickly amassed millions of streams, views, and a rabid fanbase. Her rapid ascent has caused many to speculate whether she is real or a product of AI.

But she is, in fact, real.

She crafts music from the dark, without aid, without favor, and without compromise. She simply writes music for someone who will never hear it.

Deeply inspired by her favourite video games, Cenobia has shrouded her art in cryptic lore and immersive visual chapters, cultivating a devoted following: "Her Collective."

She welcomes you in.

Cenobia wil release the Lethal Devotion EP on September 18.Pre-save it here.

Additionally, she has shared the video for new single "Swallowed By the World." Watch it Below:

Cenobia returns upon a dark steed. "Swallowed By The World" is her fourth chapter — a modern metal track that steadily escalates sonic tension through riffs that resonate, haunting melodies, and plate-shifting breakdowns. Exploring themes of internal conflict, obsession, and triumph, "Swallowed By The World" balances delicate emotions with relentless intensity. She has returned to swallow the world whole.

About this latest transmission, Cenobia states, "Cenobia gifts you her fourth chapter, 'Swallowed By The World.' Her end. Her beginning.'A divine awakening is upon us. Her eyes are yet to open.' Devoured whole. A fractured rebirth. She was swallowed by the world, forged in trauma. Her quest to be made whole again draws to an end. Now, her divine awakening is upon us. She is Cenobia. She too will devour the stars."

ENSLAVED - announces new studio album 'Mið' & reveals new track/video 'Solar Will'

August 20, 2026

Progressive trailblazers Enslaved have officially announced their forthcoming studio album, Mið, set for release on October 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Throughout their 35 year journey, across 17 albums, the Norwegian vanguard have continually redefined the boundaries of progressive black metal, weaving Old Norse histories and sacred traditions into complex modern soundscapes. With their latest offering, Enslaved turn their gaze toward the fundamental concept of the axis: the middle, the origin, and the infinite reach of the present moment.

Alongside this news, the band have unveiled the transcendant new single 'Solar Will', both a paean to a divine spark, and a testament to the album title’s fundamental concept: a centre whose reach is infinite. It's accompanying video was created by Kolibri Media, long term partners of Enslaved based in Bergen.

Guitarist Ivar Bjørnson stated:
"There have been sun cults as long as Magic Man has been around (at least). The Sun is a nurturing and terrifying parent that can grant as well as obliterate life totally. Such a classic and awe-inspiring object of our worship and myths requires classic and awesome riffs, Bonham-esque drum grooves and blistering melodic flares celebrating its horrific glory. This is what that sounds like to me: “Solar Will”!"

Voicalist / bassist Grutle Kjellson adds:

“Solar Will explores archetypal conflicts, those that manifest in nature, the cosmos, mythology, and, above all, within the human mind. In this instance, the central struggle is expressed through one of the enduring rivalries found in Norse mythology, embodied by two important, though often somewhat overlooked, figures within the pantheon. Readers familiar with the Norse mythological tradition will likely recognize the identities rather instantly, yet I shall refrain from naming them, allowing each reader the opportunity to engage with and decipher the lyrics on their own. After all, perhaps this is one of the essential functions of lyric writing: to invite interpretation and cultivate a sense of wonder? The conclusion, or more precisely, the absence of one, suggests that, for human beings, chaos and dreams are at least as significant as the realities we perceive through our senses. Ultimately, the work advocates not for resolution, but for the acceptance, assimilation, and shaping of these often contradictory forces."

Pre-order Mið here: https://enslaved.bfan.link/mid
Stream 'Solar Will' here: https://enslaved.bfan.link/solar-will
Watch the video for 'Solar Will' below:

Enslaved live in 2026

18 Sep 26 NO - Sortland @ Sortland Jazzfestival 2026
29 Oct 26 NO - Bergen @ Kulturhuset - Album Release Show
30 Oct 26 NO - Oslo @ Big Dipper - Signing Session / Meet & Greet
31 Oct 26 NO - Oslo @ Oslo Spektrum w/ Dimmu Borgir & Satyricon

Enslaved live in 2027

27-30 May 27 US - Baltimore @ Maryland Deathfest 2027

Tickets available here: Tour - Enslaved

Never faltering, Norway’s iconic Enslaved continue to exist as one of the most original and dependable components in our scene's indestructible backbone. Possessing the reputation as one of the most riveting live acts around, they never fail to offer us talent of the highest calibre, always doing justice to their signature black/progressive sound. Enslaved was formed in 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson, releasing their first demo Yggdrasill in the summer of 1992, their legendary mini-album Hordanes Land coming out in 1993, and with their debut full-length Vikingligr Veldi arriving in the spring of 1994.

It’s a rare and remarkable feat that 35 years and now 17 albums in, Enslaved’s horizons still continue to expand. Every stage of the Bergen band’s evolution, every new phase entered, has felt like an organic act of discovery and renewal. Their journey has been at once a commitment to a promise that found its embryonic form in the Norwegian black metal scene they emerged from, and a willingness to challenge both orthodoxy and themselves from the off to make that potential manifest.

Enslaved’s new album, Mið, an Old Norse word for ‘centre’, or ‘middle’, marks another departure, and another new beginning. The band have always dealt in states of transition, nor least on the thematically linked, mythology-steeped rites of passage that were 2020’s Utgard and 2023’s Heimdal. What lay beyond, however, was… unexpected.

Mið is an album that sheds light on harmonies and dialogues embedded all around us: between the ways of the past, and how they can bring enlightenment to the present, between small kernels of truth and their ability to project onto the most universal on canvases, and between band members relying on instinct and each other to create a record that galvanises on every possible level.

Enslaved are:
Ivar Bjørnson | guitars
Grutle Kjellson | vocals, bass
Arve 'Ice Dale' Isdal | guitar
Håkon Vinje | keyboards
Iver Sandøy | drums

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Untitled With Drums Premiere New Album Made Flesh

August 20, 2026

UNTITLED WITH DRUMS have shared the stage with Deftones and Baroness, but the band are giving their hybrid of ‘90s post-hardcore and 2000’s alt metal an even greater emotional charge on their upcoming second album, Made Flesh.

Made Flesh comes out tomorrow, Friday, August 21 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all 10 catchy and cutting songs today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Listen to Made Flesh Below":

Made Flesh comes out August 21, 2026 on Season of Mist

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Made Flesh pushes Untitled With Drum’s familiar but fresh sound like never before. Lucas D.'s riffs cut harder while his more atmospheric passages stretch out further, woven through Nicolas Z.'s increasingly prominent synth work. Rémy D.'s drumming anchors the songs with assertive, sometimes intricate grooves, and Martin L.B.'s vocals and bass carry the record's emotional charge throughout.

No strangers to the specialist press or the festival circuit, Untitled With Drums have been together since 2014. The band released their debut album Hollow in 2020, just days before their native France entered its first COVID lockdown. Despite the timing, the album drew widespread praise and propelled the band to the stages of Hellfest, London’s Desertfest and the Nuits de Fourviere festival, where they opened for the Deftones and Baroness.

While the power of Lucas D.'s riffs is heightened, the ethereal soundscapes he weaves are even more expanded. They blend seamlessly with Nicolas Z.'s synthesizers, now more prominent than ever. Rémy D.'s drumming provides the songs’ backbone, delivering grooves with assertive nuances without neglecting more intricate patterns. This array of strengths wouldn't be complete without bassist Martin L.B..'s vocals, never failing to deliver an infectious emotional intensity. This energy serves Made Flesh's thematic focus: a satirical outlook on our times delivered from a multitude of perspectives, like donning and dropping one mask after another.

With this sophomore album, UNTITLED WITH DRUMS establish themselves as the beacon of a French rock scene struggling to take risks, too often settling for crude heaviness. Theirs cuts deeper — straight to the flesh.

Line-up:
Martin L.B. — Bass, Vocals, Additional Guitar

Lucas Delay — Guitar, Additional Guitar

Nicolas Zalachas — Keyboards

Remy D. Perrin — Drums, Additional Guitar

Additional Recording Lineup:

Etienne Marchal — Additional Guitar

Recording Studio:

Halle du Jeu de Paume (Vic-le-Comte, France).

Production Credits:

Produced and Mixed by Cyrille Gachet.

Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.

Cover Art:

Martin Le Borgne

Biography:

Clément Duboscq

Photography:

Angélique Delabre

Follow Untitled With Drums

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uwd666

Bandcamp: https://untitledwithdrums.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/untitledwithdrums/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untitled_with_drums/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07Z6EpQUvCmC84MN1Rhqzg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XiFVuDepsbUebkmNbTjlu

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/untitled-with-drums/1433932755

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/50464792

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3842713

BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, announces the release of the 40th Anniversary of Ratt’s third studio album, Dancing Undercover

August 20, 2026

PRE-ORDER HERE

This Limited Edition Gatefold LP features reimagined cover artwork, and a zoetrope vinyl with moving images of the iconic band’s logo and the members themselves, all housed in an opaque bag.

Formed in Los Angeles, RATT was featured as an unsigned act on Uncle Joe Benson’s Local Licks Drive Time Show on KLOS-FM. This was their first time on radio and led to their signing to Atlantic Records.

RATT exploded on to the national scene in 1984 with the release of ‘Out Of The Cellar.’ Featuring an undeniable hook and legendary music video, lead single “Round And Round” hit #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, while ‘Out Of The Cellar’ reached #7 on the Billboard Top 200 and was certified triple platinum. Two more charting singles followed with “Back For More” and “Wanted Man”. RATT started the tour as an opening act, but by the end of the tour had climbed to arena headliner.

RATT returned in 1985 with their 2nd full length album, ‘Invasion Of Your Privacy.’ Certified double platinum and also reaching #7 on the Billboard Top 200, ‘Invasion of Your Privacy’ also featured the classics “Lay It Down” (#40 Billboard Hot 100) and “You’re In Love”.

‘Dancing Undercover’ followed in 1986 as RATT toured North America with a brand new LA band called POISON as the opening act. The lead single “Dance” hit the Billboard Hot 100 and spawned another music video hit with “Slip Of The Lip”, while “Body Talk” was featured in a key scene in the Eddie Murphy film, ‘The Golden Child’. ‘Dancing Undercover’ became RATT 3rd consecutive PLATINUM album and reached #26 on the Billboard Top 200.

Dancing Undercover features the classic line up of Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Warren DeMartini (guitars), Robbin Crosby (guitars), Juan Croucier (bass/vocals), and Bobby Blotzer (drums).

King 810 Return With New Album "La Grande Mort or Silence of God" on 11/27 + Share "Love Kills" Video

August 20, 2026

KING 810 are knocking at the door once again.

The Flint, Michigan heavy music outliers will unleash their new full-length album, La Grande Mort or Silence of God, on November 27. It not only serves as the band's fourth full-length offering of original new material in 18 months, but you also could call it the spiritual successor to their most-acclaimed and most-streamed 2016 second LP, La Petite Mort or a Conversation with God. Rather than retread the same old ground, they celebrate 10 years since the latter with another violent evolution manifested in the form of the eight tracks on La Grande Mort or Silence of God. It arrives November 27. Pre-order it here.

They signal the dawn of this chapter with the release of a new single entitled "Love Kills" today. Watch the video below.

A dirty riff rumbles beneath entrancing musings from frontman David K Gunnuntil distortion boosts his screams over a head-nodding groove. It culminates on a chantable chorus as he proclaims, "They’re in the company of ghosts. LOVE KILLS." It rolls into the embrace of a final question once he wonders, "Do you love me? Yes I do."

King 810 sink their teeth in — and never let go on this one.

About the track, Gunn commented, "This song is about the most dangerous game us animals play — love. 'Love Kills' reveals there is no ceremonial difference between weddings and funerals. There's a type of devotion that doesn't care whether the other person is alive to receive it. That's what this song is — love that outlives the need for consent from the ultimate authority: Death."

To bring this body of work to life, the musicians—Gunn [vocals, guitar, keys], Eugene Gill [bass], John Paul Vega [drums], and Bryce Ballinger [guitar]—once agan joined forces with longtime producer and creative confidant Josh Schroeder [Lorna Shore] in Flint. The result is a brilliant and bold blood-soaked epic steeped in the lore of a Midwest forgotten by the mainstream, dark magic, and sonic subversion of the highest order, copulating metal, alternative, electronic, hip-hop, and psychedelia into a catharsis of pain, pleasure, and poetry. This is music to wage war, cry, fuck, pray, or change your life to.

This is King 810.

Recently, the group teased the record with "Hungry Gods" at the top of the summer. Beyond amassing hundreds of thousands of streams, it picked up plugs from Lambgoat, The PRP, Brave Words, Distorted Sound, and BLUNT Magazine who hailed it as "dark and atmospheric."

KING 810 are also fresh off an explosive run of the UK and other European festivals. This fall the band will embark on their Autumnal Rites headline tour, with special guests Guerrilla Warfare, culminating in a very special live presentation of La Petite Mort or a Conversation With God in its entirety for the first time ever on October 30 — Devil's Night — in Pontiac, MI.

King 810 are about to break the door down once and for all.

KING 810 LIVE:
9/17 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
9/19 — Austin, TX — Come & Take It
9/20 — New Orleans, LA — Gasa Gasa
9/22 — Fort Worth, TX — Haltom Theater
9/23 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
9/24 — Kansas City, MO — Westport Bowery
9/25 — Lincoln, NE — 1867
9/26 — Sioux Falls, SD — Club David
9/27 — Fargo, ND — The Aquarium
9/29 — Minneapolis, MN — Turf Club
9/30 — Iowa City, IA — Wildwood
10/01 — Madison, WI — The Annex
10/02 — St. Louis, MO — Fubar Lounge
10/03 — Cleveland, OH — Mercury Lounge
10/30 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot Ballroom

Tiny Magnetic Pets explore darker, more cinematic territory on new ‘Astralux’ EP, out August 21

August 20, 2026

Celebrated Irish electronic / synthwave outfit Tiny Magnetic Pets release their three-track ‘Astralux’ EP on July 21st, boldly reinventing several of their most-loved tracks and blending cinematic synth textures, soaring melodies and electronic pulse. Their musical journey has seen them championed by Blitz Club and Visage legend Rusty Egan, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), and electronic music pioneer Vince Clarke.

The lead track ‘Lost My Guiding Light (Again)’ offers a stellar transformation of the original version into a vibrant new anthem. Reflecting the search for hope and direction in an increasingly uncertain world, inviting listeners to consider what their own guiding light might be.

The ‘Astralux’ EP also features two remixes of 'Low Places', which appeared on the band's 2025 'Harmonious Grey' EP. For this, the trio teamed up with pioneering producer and DJ Paul Dakeyne, whose innovative work has helped shape electronic dance music for over three decades. A Ministry of Sound resident DJ, he has played sets for U2 and Kraftwerk. Endorsed by Paul Oakenfold and Fatboy Slim, he has created 250+ remixes, including for George Michael, The Cure, Tori Amos, New Order, Enya, Soft Cell, Erasure, Nancy Sinatra, Yello, and The Housemartins.

Based between Dublin and Belfast, Tiny Magnetic Pets has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary electronic music since emerging in 2015. Here, vocalist Paula Gilmer, keyboardist-guitarist Sean Quinn and drummer Eugene Somers are joined by Seamus Quinn on bass.

Mixed and mastered by Tim Dorney, perhaps best known as keyboardist of Republica, he was also a member of Flowered Up and Tin Gun, this release combines classic synth-pop songwriting with contemporary electronic production, bringing together melodic depth and club-ready energy. With the melodic songwriting and electronic textures that have defined Tiny Magnetic Pets' sound, this EP is infused with adventurous new energy, making a confident statement about where they are heading next.

“When we play live we like to do different versions from the records. Last year, we were asked to play a dance music festival in Dublin, so we re-arranged the opening track from our second album ‘Deluxe/Debris’ for an EDM audience, and it has now become the opening tune to our live shows,” explains Sean Quinn.

“We re-recorded this new version in 2026 and we feel it is significantly different from the original to warrant its own release and slight re-title: Lost My Guiding Light (Again) - a wee nod to Bowie’s John I’m Only Dancing (Again).”

Paula Gilmer adds, “A re-imagining of two of our most popular live tracks for the 21st century dancefloor, the lead track is about how everyone at some point loses their way - in life, in work, in relationships, in faith but the theme carries more weight in 2026 with the whole world seemingly losing its way! What is your “guiding light” in 2026? Morality? Truth? Honesty? Love? Empathy? Compassion? Fill in the blank, post it on TikTok and hope it goes viral.”

As of August 21st, the 'Astralux' EP is available from digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The ‘Astralux’ EP follows exactly one month later on August 21st.

CREDITS
Written & composed by Tiny Magnetic Pets
Paula Gilmer – vocals
Sean Quinn – synths, guitar & vocals
Eugene Somers – drums & percussion
Seamus Quinn – bass
Track 1 mixed & mastered by Tim Dorney
Tracks 2 & 3 remixed by Paul Dakeyne
& mastered by Conan Liquid @ The Crates Motel
Produced by Tiny Magnetic Pets
Recorded at The Yellow Room, Dublin & Immerhythm, London 2026
Copyright 2026 Tiny Magnetic Pets
Published 2026 Archangelo Music / BMG Publishing
Cover designed by UFO
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Artist photos by Conor Kerr

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IAN MUNSICK DROPS NEW CLOTHING LINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHAEFER OUTFITTER

August 18, 2026

As Ian Munsick prepares to release his fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, this Friday – which received early praise from The Tennessean for its “sweeping Western storytelling and vivid landscapes” – the Wyoming native is celebrating with the launch of his capsule collaboration collection with Schaefer Outfitter, available now HERE.

"The wait is over! Our clothing line collaboration with Schaefer Outfitter is finally yours. Caroline and I have waited years to deliver the kind of quality and style that this line embodies,” Munsick remarks. “I'll be wearing every single piece both on stage and on the ranch in Wyoming. Make sure to claim yours before they run out!"

Ian Munsick and friends pose in Schaefer Outfitter shirts | Photo Credit: Ben Christensen

As Munsick embarks on his Road to the Mountain Goat western tour, Schaefer Outfitter will join on select stops in Park City, Utah; Laramie, Wyoming; and Deadwood, South Dakota. At each location, fans will have the opportunity to see and try pieces from the collection. The tour's merch operation will also carry Schaefer Outfitter hats and tees for fans to purchase.

Founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Schaefer Outfitter has spent four decades providing western wear to working cowboys and ranchers. Their collection with Munsick includes custom pearl snap shirts, outerwear, hats and graphic tees designed collaboratively between Munsick and the Schaefer team.

The collaboration was born from hands-on involvement with both Ian and Caroline Munsick providing design inspiration, artwork direction, fabric details, naming inspiration and more. With the line dropping around the arrival of Munsick’s fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, songs off the project including “Geronimo” draw inspiration in multiple pieces.

“New album! New tour! New clothing line! The entire Schaefer Outfitter team is so thankful that we were able to be part of Ian’s journey,” adds Jason Smith, CEO of Schaefer Outfitter. “From the very beginning, we could not believe how much Ian’s commitment to quality, creativity, and giving back to the community of fans directly aligned with Schaefer Outfitter’s core values. We are so excited to get this out into the wild, and we can’t wait to see you singing along in the Ian Munsick + Schaefer Outfitter collection.”

The Mountain Goat marks Munsick’s first full-length project released via WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records. Co-produced by Munsick with Jeremy Spillman and Mike Robinson, Munsick also played an extensive role in the instrumentation heard on the 15-track record.

In total, Munsick is credited with playing nine different instruments: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki and kazoo, as well as lending background vocals and programming.

BUTCHER BABIES Announce New Album 'NIGHTBLOOM', Unveil New Video for "Blame it on the Wind"

August 18, 2026

Metal powerhouse Butcher Babies have announced their highly anticipated new album, NIGHTBLOOM, due out October 2nd via Judge & Jury Records. Along with the album announcement, the band has unveiled the official music video for their latest single, “Blame It on the Wind,” offering fans another preview of what promises to be one of the band’s most compelling releases yet.

A Powerhouse Production Team

NIGHTBLOOM was produced by acclaimed hitmaker Howard Benson, whose extensive credits include some of the biggest names in modern rock and metal (My Chemical Romance, Skillet, Daughtry, Halestorm, etc.). Joe Rickard, Neil Sanderson and Henry Flury served as co-producers, while Cameron Pierce Mizell and Evan McKeever provided additional production on “Songbird.”

NIGHTBLOOM showcases Butcher Babies at their most focused and dynamic, combining the band’s signature aggression with soaring melodies and a modern production that pushes their sound forward. The band continue to cement their place among modern metal’s most formidable forces. The new album captures the band’s evolution while retaining the unapologetic energy, commanding vocals, and crushing instrumentation that have defined their career.

“Blame It on the Wind”, the latest single from the album, is already gaining significant momentum at rock radio, including strong support from SiriusXM Octane, building anticipation for the full-length album’s October 2nd release.

Butcher Babies will continue their extensive 2026 world tour with a nationwide U.S. run alongside Chad Gray (Mudvayne, Hellyeah) beginning in late summer and extending into the fall. The band will also appear at Louder Than Life in Kentucky, bringing their high-energy live show to fans across the country. The band's reputation as a live act has remained one of their defining characteristics, earning them repeat festival appearances and loyal fans worldwide.

Pre-Save NIGHTBLOOM

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Pre-Orders will also be available at ButcherBabies.com.

WATCH the Official Music Video for "Blame it on the Wind" Below :

Butcher Babies - Official Dates: https://butcherbabies.com/

USA TOUR VIP PARTY PASSES

Limited Pre-Party and After Party Passes Available Per Show

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8/22 @ Gathering Of The Juggalos in Mack's Creek, MO

w/ Chad Gray

8/28 @ The Castle Theatre in Bloomington, IL

8/29 @ Voodoo Lounge in Kansas City, MO

8/30 @ Wooly's Des Moines, IA

9/1 @ Delmar Hall in St. Louis, MO

9/2 @ Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln, NE

9/3 @ Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN

9/5 @ The Rave/ Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI

9/6 @ Outset in Chicago, IL

9/8 @ The Venue in Cadillac, MI

9/9 @ House of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH

9/11 @ Big Night Live in Boston, MA

9/12 @ The Paramount in Huntington, NY

9/14 @ Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA

9/15 @ Irving Plaza in New York, NY

9/17 @ Rosina Theatre Presented by Citizens in McKees Rocks, PA

9/18 Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life Festival

w/ Chad Gray

10/5 @ House of Blues San Diego in San Diego, CA

10/6 @ Observatory in Santa Ana, CA

10/7 @ Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, NV

10/8 @ The Rock in Tucson, AZ * Headlining Show

10/9 @ Jake's in Lubbock, TX * Headlining Show

10/10 @ Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX

10/11 @ White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX

10/12 @ The Studio at the Factory in Dallas, TX

10/14 @ House of Blues New Orleans in New Orleans, LA

10/16 @ OCC Road House and Museum in Clearwater, FL

10/17 @ Heartwood in Gainesville, FL * Headlining Show

10/18 @ The Fillmore Charlotte - The Underground in Charlotte, NC

10/19 @ Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, GA

10/20 @ Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN

Headlining Shows

10/21 @ Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN

10/23 @ The Shrine in Tulsa, OK

10/24 @ Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City, OK

10/25 @ Black Sheep in Colorado Springs, CO

Butcher Babies have spent more than a decade carving out their own unmistakable place in heavy music. Formed in 2009 and hailing from Las Vegas, NV, the band has built a reputation on explosive live performances, fearless experimentation, and a sound that refuses to be confined to a single genre. Blending the aggression of thrash and groove metal with soaring melodic hooks, a punk-rock attitude,and an ever-evolving range of influences, Butcher Babies have become a force all their own.

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Rick Monroe & The Hitmen Release Explosive Live Version of Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades”

August 18, 2026

Southern rock powerhouse Rick Monroe & The Hitmen unleash their blistering live version of Motörhead’s legendary anthem “Ace of Spades,” available now from their upcoming EP Live From The Asylum via Asylum 1212 Records / TLG / Virgin Music Group.

Recorded live in a raw, one-take performance, Live From The Asylum captures the intensity and unpredictability of the band’s live shows. Rick Monroe & The Hitmen bring their own brand of “Hillbilly Metal” combining Southern rock grit, outlaw attitude and heavy rock power — while honoring the spirit of one of rock’s most iconic songs.

The band’s version of “Ace of Spades” received approval from Lemmy Kilmister, whose uncompromising approach to music continues to inspire generations of artists.

“Lemmy was the definition of authenticity,” says Rick Monroe. “We wanted to honor that attitude and energy while putting our own stamp on a song that means so much to rock fans everywhere.”

The release has also received a major shout out from rock and comedy legends Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine from “That Metal Show”, longtime champions of hard rock and metal.

Known for their relentless touring schedule and explosive performances, Rick Monroe & The Hitmen have built a loyal following across rock, country, and motorcycle communities. With partnerships including Monster Energy, and Tony Chachere’s, the band continues to prove that independent rock & roll is alive and well.

“Ace of Spades” from Live From The Asylum is available on all streaming platforms.

STREAM “Ace of Spades”

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The Band has also launched a new Exclusive VIP Fan List

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Rick Monroe And The Hitmen - Ace of Spades (Official Video) Below:

The birth of the Hitmen. For years Rick Monroe has been a solo artist hiring players as needed and doing the Nashville shuffle of interchangeable bands, but during covid everything changed. In 2020, Rick and the band, with Bobby Perkins & Alan Beeler, were set to have an amazing year starting off with a West Coast tour when the world shut down. Instead of everyone going their own way, they all stuck together and started streaming live shows from their basements, garages and living rooms. At the same time Rick and Alan Beeler started a standing Tuesday writing meeting which eventually became the bulk of their current album. Through some mutual friends, Rick met Malcolm Springer and they decided to track a few songs and see how it went. Once in the studio it was obvious that this was quickly becoming more of a band situation and when Malcolm brought Jason Bohl in, the sound finally came together. Rick joked one night about how the band was killing it and bam- someone said “The Hitmen”- and that was that.

Rick Monroe & The Hitmen have long been known for blending heartland rock, classic country, and Southern soul into a sound that feels timeless rather than trendy. With “Our Love,” they reaffirm their place in the Americana and country-rock landscape—delivering a song, and a visual experience, rooted in honesty, nostalgia, and community.

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AXTY Unleash New Single "all I love"

August 18, 2026

This Friday, Brazilian deathcore rising stars AXTY will unleash their incendiary Napalm Records debut album The Pain Made Me Who I Am. Today, they give fans the final preview with the pummeling "all I Love". Wielding both clave and breakdowns like a warhammer, AXTY effectively pummels listeners into a pulp, rewarding survivors with sweetly triumphant chorus hooks. Ready for the dance floor and crowdkillers, AXTY connects brutally with every swing of the hammer.

Frontman Felipe Hervoso on "all I Love":
"’all I love’ is a song about being consumed by the fear of failing at the one thing you've dedicated your life to. It explores the highs and lows of being a small artist in the music industry, the constant pressure to stay relevant, keep growing, and prove yourself over and over again. Over time, that pressure can turn something you once loved and saved you into something that fills you with self-doubt, anxiety, and the feeling that you'll never be able to live off your dreams."

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With their new album, AXTY explore universal lyrical themes of self-evolution through harnessing pain and resilience born from adversity, transforming negative experiences into fuel for growth. Moments of barbarism and serenity all tied together with infectious grooves, pristine production, and an unwavering dedication to brutality. Throughout its 12 tracks, The Pain Made Me Who I Am proves AXTY as a visionary force to watch in the ever-expanding modern metalcore scene — inarguably poised for star status as they climb the ranks.

AXTY about The Pain Made Me Who I Am:
"The Pain Made Me Who I Am revolves around human emotions, particularly the darker, more difficult ones. However, rather than dwelling on suffering, we focused on the role these emotions play in personal growth and self-evolution. Resilience born from adversity, the idea that growth and self-discovery are deeply rooted in struggle, we wanted to explore how negative experiences, rather than defining us in a limiting way, become the very foundation of who we are."

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The Pain Made Me Who I Am delivers the goods from note one as earth-shattering intro track "pain made me" pulls out all of the stops — crashing in with dense down-tuned guitar chugs beneath hip-hop charged samples. Anthemic "who I am" showcases the band's seamless, genre-pushing blend with intense polyrhythmic deathcore passages and soaring metalcore melodies, while tracks like "all I love" incite pure metallic violence with the band’s erratic trademark guitar acrobatics, hypnotic drum patterns and addictive vocals — both crushing and clean — showcasing the broad talents of frontman Felipe Hervoso, drummer Gabriel Vacari, and guitarist Jonathas Peschiera. Particularly, Hervoso's keen ability to dramatically tilt his vocal approach from crooning cleans to virtually superhuman screams, growls and squeals will have his name on the lips of deathcore vocal enthusiasts in no time. Songs like "nothing but pain" inject heavy doses of the futuristic metalcore fusion AXTY has become lauded for, while album standouts like first single/album closer "end this" weave alternative and even nu-metal flavor into the album's addictive mix.

AXTY ARE:
Felipe Hervoso — Vocals
Gabriel Vacari — Drums
Jonathas Peschiera — Guitar