Darkwave-shoegaze pioneers LOWSUNDAY unveil ‘Black EP’, new offering after 25-year hiatus

May 14, 2026

US darkwave-shoegaze pioneers Lowsunday is back with new music via Projekt Records - the 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP', the second release of all-new material released since 1999. The album released focus track 'Shattered', the band has also shared a darkly fascinating video for 'This Is Not Heaven', produced by Jer Herring.

Lowsunday (initially Low Sunday Ghost Machine) emerged as a "retro-futurist" pioneer, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before the genres saw their modern revival. Their legacy was cemented with their debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and the 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem', both re-released via Projekt Records in the past 18 months (for their 30th and 25th anniversaries, respectively).

When they dissolved, they left behind a cult reputation for mercurial sounds and blistering guitar work that set the stage for subsequent generations of alternative artists. Following a nearly 25-year period of inactivity, the band resurfaced as a duo in 2025—consisting of original members Shane Sahene (vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums) and Bobby Spell (bass, guitar, drums).

Earlier, the Pittsburgh-based duo released their ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', ranked second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025, and showcased by the singles 'Love Language', 'Soft Capture' and 'Nevver'. Both a reflection and a resurgence, Lowsunday's two new EPs usher in a welcome return, marked by superb production and a renewed creative clarity, bridging three decades of distinct sonic legacy with balanced doses of escapism, dreamlike sounds, drones and feedback.

With a sound defined by atmosphere, precision, and heartfelt shadow and depths since 1994, Lowsunday is now asserting their presence with a new force. While the 'White EP' explored light and texture, the 'Black EP' is the darker counterpart and definitive statement. Shadow and intensity, layered guitars, tight rhythms, and austere synths, this new EP' distills the duo's vision into a sharper, more potent form — a bold declaration of their enduring artistic power.

"The 'Black EP' was an exciting record to make — it just flowed through us, as did the White EP. We have many moments on the record where we don’t understand how the songs got to where they did. We recognize that the songs are somehow more than us — that’s the magic that keeps us coming back for more. I can’t help but view this new EP like the Jungian shadow. We let ourselves indulge in some of the darkest emotions we experience -- there is a confessional nature to it," says Shane Sahene.

"Musically, it’s a natural extension of the 'White EP'. We dreamed of releasing the two EPs back to back - one white, one black -- like a big, heavy record that looks like an Oreo. The cover art makes a completed 12 x 24 image when placed one above the other. This EP series will go down as a very pivotal moment for the band in that it has cleared our emotions and let out many creative impulses."

Their crystalline shimmer, classic song structures and melodic hooks makes for and atmospheric sound that is timeless and as relevant as ever, elevating the elements that defined their earlier work. A bold evolution into more cavernous soundscapes, oscillating between walls of chaotic feedback and fragile, ethereal passages, their resurgence delves into shadowy and vast acoustic realms, shifting from abrasive ripples of distortion to brittle, shoegaze-infused moments of intense longing.

Bobby Spell shares, "For me, this EP is deceptive, opening with energetic and wistful 'You’re So Wired' but followed by songs that are melancholy and introspective. These are the strongest songs we’ve yet done. With strong and memorable melodies, they invoke feelings of isolation (not a new theme for us) and sadness, but in a way that feels familiar instead of depressing, leaving a sense of hope".

As of May 15th, the 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP' is available across digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where the limited edition 7" of 'Static / Besides', can also be ordered. The vinyl edition of the album (limited to 200 copies), released on May 29th, can be pre-ordered via Bandcamp and the Projekt Records website.

CROBOT Dive Headfirst into “Trouble” with New Single and Video from Supermoon Album

May 13, 2026

“Trouble” is the kind of song you’d be proud blowing the speakers out of that ‘69 Nova (or that 2024 Prius…) - either way, this one is made to be jammed LOUD. This brand new CROBOT track off of their new record Supermoon features the fuzzed-out, wooly intro riff from guitarist Chris Bishop, Brandon Yeagley’s moon-beaming vocal screams, and the funkified and unified rhythmic brotherhood of Nico and Willie Jansen on drums and bass. “Trouble” stares danger right in the face and asks it to stay a little while longer, just to see what happens.

Rock heavyweights CROBOT recently released their highly anticipated new album, Supermoon, arriving today which has received significant media coverage. Known for their thunderous riffs, infectious hooks, and larger than life swagger, the band returns with a record that is both a natural evolution and a bold expansion of their sonic identity.

With Supermoon, CROBOT tap into something bigger, something louder, dirtier, and undeniably cosmic. The album channels the band’s raw energy into a collection of tracks that blend crushing hard rock, fuzzed out grooves, and psychedelic textures into an experience that feels as expansive as it is explosive.

Lyrically and sonically, the album reflects a band fully locked in confident, creative, and ready to take listeners on a ride that’s as electrifying as it is immersive. Whether it’s the swaggering, riff driven stompers or the more expansive, mood driven moments, Supermoon proves CROBOT are operating at full power.

QUOTE FROM THE BAND

STREAM HERE

Black Veil Brides Release Music Video For "Cut" (Feat. Lilith Czar)

May 10, 2026

With their seventh studio album VINDICATE out , Black Veil Brides are back with the last advance song and music video from the release.

"Cut" featuring Lillith Czar is the latest song (the eighth if you are keeping score) from their Spinefarm debut. The track showcases the epic side of the band with their use of symphonic orchestration, which has become something the fans have come to love about them. The song shows the creative diversity of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma with a special guest appearance by Biersack's wife, Lillith Czar (Juliet Simms, Automatic Loveletter), on vocals.

The music video directed by Max Moore (Spiritbox, Motionless In White) is available today. The video is a live-action re-telling of the Tim Burton classic The Corpse Bride" The video shows the band performing as Biersack sews his beloved wife back together. They get to have one last dance together before he loses her forever. The couple wore their actual wedding attire from 10 years ago and even renewed their vows on set.

"'Cut' is a song that for me, is one of those songs in your catalog that feels like you were able to achieve exactly what you wanted to achieve when making it," explains Andy Biersack. "I feel like Lillith's voice and presence on this song is absolutely perfect. On the lyrical side, just knowing how much the concepts resonate with both me and Lilith makes it all the more special and then to get to shoot this incredible video together it just feels like a career highlight all around. It's one of my favorite songs we've ever done."

The music video for "Cut" (Feat. Lillith Czar) can be seen below:

With anticipation building at every turn, Black Veil Brides announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Vindicate. The record will be released worldwide on May 8 via Spinefarm. From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of "Invocation To The Muse" to the emotive finale of "Eschaton," the band deliver one of the most ambitious chapters of their career. Previously released singles including "Bleeders," "Hallelujah," "Certainty" and "Vindicate" and "Revenger" feat. Machine Head have already showcased the band’s continued musical evolution while maintaining the theatrical intensity that has defined their sound. The band recently made headlines when the track "Woe & Pain" from VINDICATE was used in the hype package between Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for Wrestlemania 42. The track "Sorrow" was just seen during the broadcast of UFC Fight Night this past weekend.

The album is now available for order HERE.

In support of the new album, Black Veil Brides are in the middle of their first North American headline tour of 2026. The 24-city run kicked off April 25 in Riverside and concludes May 30 in Worcester. Along the way, the tour will make stops in Atlanta (May 8), Detroit (May 17), and New York (May 28), among others.

Support on the tour will come from From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls.

Information on tickets and VIP packages can be found HERE.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES ON TOUR:
5/11 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/12 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
5/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore
5/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/17 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
5/19 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
5/21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/22 — Chicago, IL — Ramova Theatre
5/23 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/25 — Toronto, ON — History
5/26 — Montreal, QC — M-Telus
5/28 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/29 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore
5/30 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
^ Promoted by Live Nation
* Festival appearance
# Not a Live Nation date

IATT Release New Album 'Etheric Realms of the Night' Alongside Video For "To Lie Beneath"

May 9, 2026

"To Lie Beneath" embraces discomfort and unquiet. IATT craft a haunting soundscape in this track as they explore the sensation of sleep paralysis, and "To Lie Beneath" sees the band joined by Jerome Burns who provides a dizzying trumpet solo. The thrilling accompanying music video brings to life this song's themes in line with the overarching concept of the new album. Etheric Realms of the Night is out now via Black Lion Records.

In "To Lie Beneath", shrill black metal vocals traverse above an immersive, textural instrumental arrangement. The extreme genre influences are placed alongside progressive styles reflecting the tension and disjointed impact of sleep paralysis. Symphonic elements from orchestral instruments entwine throughout the discordant layers. Specifically, IATT's use of harp alludes to the feeling of being immobilized during sleep paralysis.

Returning to the central theme of Etheric Realms of the Night, the instrumental section in "To Lie Beneath" represents being torn between reality and the dream world. The song's ethereal piano led outro is joined by a flute accompaniment. Serene yet somber, this conclusion introduces the idea of somniphobia, the fear of falling asleep, which is the focus of the following track on the album.

IATT's cinematic music video for "To Lie Beneath" incorporates imagery of entanglement. The narrative's heroine is tied and bound with rope, and has cloth over her eyes restricting her senses further. Attempting to navigate her way through woodland, under the watchful eyes of cloaked figures, the protagonist is left stumbling while trying to make sense of this warped reality. Enlisting the help of two guides, something hooded and sinister follows close behind.

Once her sight is restored, the heroine encounters objects, reminders, from 'reality' manifesting in this dream realm. The video ends showing her physical form situated firmly in the real world, while her mind ventures in plains elsewhere.

IATT will be bringing Etheric Realms of the Night to the stage. In support of the new album and full-length film, the band has announced a run of live dates spanning the East Coast and into Canada marking IATT’s first time performing north of the border.

For this run, Etheric Realms of the Night will be performed in its entirety, offering a rare opportunity to experience the full narrative as it was intended live, immersive, and unfolding in real time.

The tour also features a number of special engagements, including the official release event for the band’s “Draft Away” beer collaboration, as well as the red carpet premiere screening of Etheric Realms of the Night - the Complete Album Film.

IATT – Etheric Realms of the Night Tour Dates

05.29 – Mount Holly, NJ - The Union Firehouse (Album Release)
05.30 – Wilmington, DE - Bar XIII (Demonic Symphonic Fest) [Tickets]
06.04 – Milton, DE - Brimming Horn Meadery (Pre-Raid 793 Fest)
06.26 – Brooklyn, NY - The Attic [Tickets]
06.27 – Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar [Tickets]
06.28 – Ottawa, ON - Dominion Tavern
06.29 – TBA
06.30 – Sherbrooke, QC - Le Murdoch
07.01 – Rochester, NY - Photo City Music Hall [Tickets]
07.02 – Mount Holly, NJ - Stratosphere Brewing Co.
07.23 – Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMOCA

IATT is:

Jay Briscoe – bass, vocals
Joe Cantamessa – lead guitar
Alec Pezzano – rhythm guitar, orchestral arrangements
Paul Cole – percussion

Connect with IATT:

Website: https://www.iattrealm.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamthetrireme
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iatt_official
X: https://x.com/iamthetrireme
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@iatt_official
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EeKkHWc1PQO7vGUnyWNdr
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/iatt/1780562884
Bandcamp: https://iamthetrireme.bandcamp.com
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/IATT_Official
Merch Store: https://merchbooth.net/iatt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iatt_official

Sneaker Pimps' Ian Pickering unleashes The Noise Who Runs' explosive new album ‘Re: GenX’

May 9, 2026

France-based UK alternative-electronic hybrid artist The Noise Who Runs has released his new album, aptly titled 'Re: GenX' album. Both a reckoning and a reply, this is a response from within a generation that inherited progress, equality, and expanding liberty, but failed to defend them when they came under threat.

The Noise Who Runs is songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ian Pickering of Sneaker Pimps (for whom he co-authored such hits as 'Spin Spin Sugar', '6 Underground' and 'Tesko Suicide') and also known for his work with Front Line Assembly). After relocating from Hartlepool in the north-east of England to Lille, France, 2023 brought his ‘Preteretrospective’ album, followed by 2024's ‘Come and Join the Beautiful Army’ EP, both met with rave reviews and airplay in more than 60 countries.

Mixed and mastered by Colin C at The Cell Studio, 'Re: GenX documents a civilization caught in a downward spiral. Framing systemic greed, perpetual warfare, and the erosion of human dignity as the foundational mechanics of a world engineered for its own ruin, this album assesses society fueled by the interests of the elite, leaving behind a singular, urgent uncertainty.

“This album is a reply to my own generation — what it stood for, what it stayed silent for, and how it enjoyed progress and liberty without doing much to protect any of it when it actually mattered. But it’s beyond generations, it’s humanity, society - it’s a class war, always has been — and the powerful rely on fear and division to stop people recognising that, even when we know all the tricks,” says Ian Pickering.

Across the record, exhaustion, outrage, and repetition form a recurring loop. Political failure, cultural denial, and performative morality are examined not as abstract forces, but as habits — things learned, tolerated, and repeated. Resisting slogans and solutions, Pickering holds up a mirror to complicity, comfort, and collapse. Re: Gen X is a sonic examination, leaving open the question of whether awareness, this time, will finally lead to action.

“Everything after 'Come and Join the Beautiful Army' desperately wanted to be simpler and more direct. All the songs were half-finished demos, and I finally treated myself to a half-decent electric guitar. Just playing along to try it out, the guitar found its way into the songs and gave them a bit of impetus — "I Think I'm a Psychopath and "This Song Sucks" clicked first, then "The Summer Talking" and "Bang Bang" followed naturally. I wanted the whole record to feel more immediate: shorter songs, more traditional shapes, and lyrics that were leaner, more precise, and less overthought," says Ian Pickering.

“It all really took shape lyrically after the summer of 2024 and the riots the summer Starmer came to power, and against the backdrop of a looming Trump 2.0 presidency. I chose to wait and record the vocals back home in Teesside as it felt right to put my voice in the place that made me. I went back to Hartlepool while visiting my mum in January 2025, and that sharpened everything — it felt like watching the consequences arrive years late, but fully formed. You can sense that sharpness in the vocals."

The album's focus track 'Just The English Way' is a sharp, darkly witty slice of alternative electronic commentary on English identity, exposing how politeness and tradition can mask deeper social and political fractures. It turns cultural understatement into critique, capturing a nation caught between quiet pride, denial, and the pressure for change.

Earier single 'Commercial Road' dissects a world where everything is for sale — bodies, truths, and even outrage itself. The song reframes relationships as mere transactions and identity as a casualty of exploitation or numbness - symptoms of a broader cultural sickness. 'The Bodies Are Under The Bus Again' is an anti-war song and the lead track, 'Bang Bang' capturing the psychic exhaustion of life lived inside permanent crisis mode, where outrage replaces thought and reaction supercedes responsibility.

The "Re: GenX" album is out now via TNWR Records, available everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

TESTAMENT'S REMASTERED/REISSUE OF 'PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH' OUT NOW

May 9, 2026

Bay Area thrash icons TESTAMENT have released their remastered reissue of their coveted 1989 album, Practice What You Preach, via Nuclear Blast Records.

The Practice What You Preach (2026 Remaster) reissue was remastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound. It will be available digitally and 180G vinyl on Yellow and Orange Swirl with Black Splatter (limited to 1250 worldwide) and is packaged with brand new artwork from Bill Benson (who also designed the original cover art), a 20pg booklet showcasing old photos and documents provided by Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson of the band and newly provided liner notes.

Commenting on the reissue, Chuck Billy says:

"I am stoked about the remastered Practice what you Preach release with Nuclear Blast. With new artwork and Bigger sound than the original. Drop the needle and bang your head!!"

Purchase Practice What Your Preach (2026 Remaster):
https://testament.bfan.link/practice-what-you-preach-remastered

TESTAMENT's latest album, Para Bellum, stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum sees TESTAMENT reflecting the modern chaos through music that’s urgent, sharp, and unflinchingly human.

Purchase/Stream Para Bellum: https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

Para Bellum was recorded with Juan Urteaga, mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and was mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The album is extremely polished and operating at full throttle. The band once again enlisted Eliran Kantor tocreate the album artwork. In an era flooded by AI-generated imagery. the hand painted creation encapsulates the album’s essence: a serene angel made of missiles, an explosion turned halo, surrounded by shovel-bearing cultists with books strapped to their faces.

From first note to last breath, Para Bellum is an album by warriors—crafted in chaos, and built to outlast the wars to come!

TESTAMENT is:
Chuck Billy | Vocals
Eric Peterson | Guitar
Alex Skolnick | Guitar
Steve DiGiorgio | Bass
Chris Dovas | Drums

Follow TESTAMENT:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Youtube | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

Lovebites Release "Reaper's Lullaby" Video

May 9, 2026

Their impressive show at the legendary Budokan in Tokyo just behind them, Japanese power metal quintet LOVEBITES are ready for the worldwide physical release of their new album, Outstanding Power, with a new video for "Reaper's Lullaby." The song ventures into rougher territory: Not only do LOVEBITES harshen their sound to be reminiscent of thrash metal, but they also add gang shouts to enhance the stirring character. Delightfully fast, "Reaper's Lullaby" repeats its lyrics to burn in their meaning, giving the words significant weight and turning the song into another standout showing LOVEBITES' versatile skills. The accompanying album, Outstanding Power, is out now, via Napalm Records !

LOVEBITES about "Reaper's Lullaby":
"While our music is fundamentally rooted in power metal, we embrace a wide range of musical styles. Among them, 'Reaper’s Lullaby' can be described as a fast and brutal track at 240 BPM, featuring tremolo riffs that convey a cold, chilling atmosphere and distill one of the most aggressive facets of LOVEBITES' musical identity. The music video also stays true to the song's image, depicting us performing within a circle formed by candles, resulting in a dark visual presentation that differs from previous LOVEBITES music videos. We invite you to fully experience the dark side of LOVEBITES."

Outstanding Power dashes forward with galloping riffs and sweeping pathos in its opening song, "The Castaway," a speedy power metal hymn extraordinaire, featuring rousing vocals and shimmering guitar and bass solos. Encouraging "Silence The Void" ties in with catchy verses, while "Forbidden Thirst" channels the inner turmoil in its lyrics into heroic storytelling through music, crowned again with impressive solos by guitarists Miyako and Midori. In mature "Blazing Halo", their dual guitars take the form of AC/DC-esque structures, gifting a classical sense to LOVEBITES' high-energy approach. "Dream Of King" starts off as a stripped-down, mid-tempo anthem, letting vocalist Asami shine, before crescendoing into an emotional firework—an easy album highlight! Following, LOVEBITES channel some classic genre imagery by dedicating "Phoenix Rises Again" to the mighty mythical creature with regenerative powers, a symbol to outlast and overcome struggles. "Out Of Control" is a true rock hymn, perfectly matching its successor "Wheels On Fire" in its heavy metal vibe. A suspenseful riff builds up tension for "The Eve Of Change," reminding listeners to raise their voices and stand up for themselves—this is the call! With "Reaper's Lullaby," the Japanese five-piece ventures into rougher territory, adding gang shouts to a thrash-reminiscent sound. Delightfully fast, repeating the lyrics burns in their meaning, giving the words significant weight and turning the song into another standout showing LOVEBITES' versatile skills. Instantly contrasting comes the power ballad "Eternally," layering Asami's gentle vocals with tender keys before making room for her ardent vibrato and sweeping instrumentals, before Outstanding Power finds its finale with ever so heartfelt "One Will Remain."

LOVEBITES ARE:
Asami — Vocals
Midori — Guitars
Miyako — Guitars & Keyboards
Fami — Bass
Haruna — Drums

sace6 Release New Album 'brutalist' And "nepenthe" Official Visualizer via Sumerian Records

May 8, 2026

Genre-blending R&B metal sensation sace6 have today released their eagerly anticipated new album, 'brutalist'(via Sumerian Records). In celebration of the release, the duo shared the official visualizer for "nepenthe" from the full-length. Leading up to today, the band shared tracks "ego", "covet", "allured", and "reverie ft. jxdn" and the accompanying official videos. Speaking about the album release, sace6 commented:

"'brutalist' - our debut album, the sound designed from the most honest and vulnerable parts of our minds, it took a shape of its own to change the way our ears digest music and to reinstate what “pop music” is. yes there was intention and influence, but most importantly there was confidence in our own emotions to display sonically how we truly feel, furthering our statement one song after the other.

'brutalist' is the sonic catharsis of our lives throughout the past year. everything that we have felt, seen, and experienced is lived through every moment, lyric, melody and sustain of this record. as crushing as it is, we offer it to our listeners as a true experience of loss, grief, and redemption in self. we hope that not only do our listeners understand what’s being said, but feel it as deeply as the moment that pain was birthed."

'brutalist' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here. Watch the official "nepenthe" visualizer below.

Fans now have their chance to see the band on fully sold-out The Pale Moonlight Tour across North America with Dayseeker, Northlane and Wind Walkers. Afterward, the band will kick off their first-ever US headlining tour starting Wednesday, June 10, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, followed by the 'It's Not You, It's Me' tour alongside Chiodos, 156/Silence, and Calva Louise beginning Thursday, July 30, in Denver, Colorado. sace6 will also be performing at all 5 Warped Tour dates and at Louder Than Life on Sunday, September 20 in Louisville, Kentucky. Be sure to get your tickets before they're all gone.

The Pale Moonlight Tour Dates with Dayseeker, Northlane + Wind Walkers:

5/8/2026 - Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe - Sold Out

5/9/2026 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center - Sold Out

5/10/2026 - West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom - Sold Out

5/12/2026 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom - Sold Out

5/15/2026 - St Louis, MO @ The Pageant - Sold Out

5/16/2026 - Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC - Sold Out

5/19/2026 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre - Sold Out

5/20/2026 - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre - Sold Out

5/22/2026 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway - Sold Out

5/23/2026 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Concerts - Sold Out

5/25/2026 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom - Sold Out

5/26/2026 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Sold Out

5/28/2026 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento - Sold Out

5/29/2026 - Pomona, CA @ The Fox Theater Pomona - Sold Out

5/30/2026 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA - Sold Out

Warped Tour Dates:

6/12 - 6/13 - Washington, DC @ Warped Tour DC

7/25 - 7/26 - Long Beach, CA @ Warped Tour Long Beach

9/12 - 9/13 - Mexico City, MX @ Warped Tour Mexico City

11/14 - 11/5 - Orlando, FL @ Warped Tour Orlando

Headlining Dates:

6/10/2026 - Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub*

6/11/2026 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge*

6/12/2026 - Philadelphia, PA @ MilkBoy*

6/15/2026 - Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor*

6/16/2026 - Atlanta, GA @ Purgatory at The Masquerade*

6/19/2026 - New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground*

6/20/2026 - Detroit, MI @ Lager House*

6/21/2026 - Lakewood, OH @ Mahall's*

7/21/2026 - Seattle, WA @ Barboza^

7/22/2026 - Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall^

7/24/2026 - San Francisco, CA @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall^

7/26/2026 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge^

9/25/2026 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

It's Not You, It's Me Tour With Chiodos, 156/Silence, + Calva Louise:

7/30/2026 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

8/1/2026 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

8/3/2026 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

8/5/2026 - Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex

8/6/2026 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Spokane

8/7/2026 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

8/9/2026 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre

8/10/2026 - Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop

8/11/2026 - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre

8/12/2026 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre

8/14/2026 - Maplewood, MN @ Myth Live

8/15/2026 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center

8/16/2026 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago

8/19/2026 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall

8/23/2026 - Portland, ME @ State Theatre

8/25/2026 - Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall

8/26/2026 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount

8/28/2026 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

8/29/2026 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

Louder Than Life:

9/20/2026 - Louisville, KY @ Kentucky Expo Center

* Support from John Harvie

^ Support from shyeye

BLACK SEA OF TREES Release Powerful Video For "Omen", New Album Cult Of The Sun Out Now

May 8, 2026

Cult of the Sun is the new full length offering from Melbourne-based progressive metal act BLACK SEA OF TREES. The narrative of the album is inspired by the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Akhenaten and his life’s journey. Cult of the Sun follows the days of the protagonist who is promised otherworldly power and dominion over both Earth and Heaven in return for overthrowing the old kingdom. The album arrives accompanied by the powerful, emotive and evocative film for "Omen".

"Omen" evokes the landscape of an endless desert. Beginning in realms of heavy rock, the track progresses musically into darker territory. BLACK SEA OF TREES' distinctive style comprised of thunderous breakdowns and large melodic choruses are found in "Omen", delivered in a more condensed and palatable form.

In "Omen", at this point in the narrative journey, the true nature of the sun god is revealed. Remaining low across daylight hours, the sun god transforms into a bringer of death in the form of a black hole casting a dark shroud over the land. The protagonist, and their followers, abandoned by their god, are left uncertain and hopeless in their once steadfast beliefs.

About BLACK SEA OF TREES:
Based out of Melbourne and Victoria in Australia, the progressive metal ensemble composes their music around the narrative of their releases. BLACK SEA OF TREES formed in 2018. The debut album, The Spiritual Beast, materialized in the spring of 2023. The band's forthcoming sophomore full-length is an exploration of spirituality, folklore and philosophy, with death metal, folk and ambient elements incorporated into the soundscapes. "A Red Dawn" marks the beginning of this next chapter for BLACK SEA OF TREES, introducing this next album's concept: the protagonist is chosen by god to overthrow an old kingdom in a spiritual revolution. It's a narrative that is heavily influenced by the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Akhenaten and his life’s journey.

BLACK SEA OF TREES bring to life their themes and concepts through dark atmospheric tones, strong full voiced melodies, falsetto and deep growls. With songs ranging from intense 8-minute long walls of sound to 3-minute atmospheric/acoustic passages, BLACK SEA OF TREES draw inspiration from the likes of OPETH, KATATONIA, CULT OF LUNA, RUSSIAN CIRCLES, and KARNIVOOL. A wide array of styles is entwined into the outfit's distinctive and compelling sound.

BLACK SEA OF TREES is:
Samuel Exton - Vocals/Guitar
Jan Schotting - Drums
Francesco Adami - Bass
Chris Schwinghamer - Lead Guitar

Connect with BLACK SEA OF TREES:
Bandcamp: https://blackseaoftreesofficial.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackseaoftrees
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24GQ_gVO_PPBR5TJqmdZpQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zogtBHiOCIaGsOfy7y6oS
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/artist/black-sea-of-trees/946433249

THE NARRATOR - Release Music Video For 'Iron Grip' + New Album "Phosphor" Out Today!

May 8, 2026

Today, modern metalcore wrecking crew THE NARRATOR are thrilled to finally unleash their highly anticipated sophomore album Phosphor, available now for purchase and streaming worldwide.

Serving as the powerful follow-up to their acclaimed debut Lore, the new record delivers ten crushing tracks that channel the emotional weight of a world in crisis into raw intensity and cathartic heaviness. Exploring themes of inner exhaustion, resilience, and the razor-thin line between hope and self-destruction, Phosphor captures THE NARRATOR at their most intense, honest, and uncompromising.

To celebrate the release, the band has also unveiled a brand-new music video for the hulking, groove-laden anthem 'Iron Grip' — a track built for the pit and destined to satisfy breakdown worshippers and fans of modern heavy music alike.

Be sure to follow THE NARRATOR and become part of the story as the band enters an exciting new chapter.

Following several appearances at major summer festivals, THE NARRATOR will hit the road for an extensive EU & UK headline tour, bringing the crushing energy of Phosphor to stages across Europe and the United Kingdom.

PURCHASE OR STREAM PHOSPHOR:
https://thenarrator.bfan.link/phosphor

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'IRON GRIP' BELOW :

About THE NARRATOR:

THE NARRATOR were founded in 2017 in the Ruhr area of Germany and have been captivating audiences with their energetic songwriting and electrifying live performances from the very beginning. After successful tours and festival appearances, THE NARRATOR steadily made a name for themselves in the global metalcore scene.

In September 2024, THE NARRATOR released their highly anticipated debut album Lore – 10 tracks that speak volumes, boasting an impressive 12 million streams across all platforms to this day. Their latest singles, 'Aurora' and 'Pills From The Start' mastered by Ted Jensen (STERLING SOUND – BRING ME THE HORIZON, GREEN DAY, KORN, and many more), proved once again that THE NARRATOR is essential for every modern metal playlist. With their sophomore album 'Phosphor' due out on May 8th and a European headline tour as well as festival appearances later this year, one thing is certain: the best is yet to come!

Swedish Melodic Metallers REXORIA Release New Album 'Fallen Dimension' — Out Now via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records

May 8, 2026

Today, Swedish royal metal band REXORIA are proud to release their new studio album, 'Fallen Dimension,' out now via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records. To celebrate the announcement, the band also share the new single "Metallic Rain," alongside a visualizer.

Grand choruses, captivating lyrics and emotional weight meet raw power and intensity in an album that clearly showcases the band’s evolution and ambition. As the follow-up to the acclaimed ‘Imperial Dawn,’ REXORIA’s fourth album marks the beginning of a new era, where the sound moves between the darkness of war, social reflections, touching ballads and euphoric metal anthems.

Strong tracks such as “Break the Wave,” “Dancing On the Ruins,” and “Metallic Rain”offer melodies that instantly stay with the listener, while the album also features two exclusive duets: Mike Andersson (Tungsten) appears on “Dominion,” and Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline) guests on “Heart of Sorrow,” adding further dynamics and depth to the overall experience.

Even before its release, ‘Fallen Dimension’ has been praised by reviewers. With comments such as “deliver top-notch power metal. Frontwoman Frida Ohlin’s vocals are impeccable,”and “this is an album that will make the rest of the world take notice,” it is clear that the album has the potential to reach a wide audience within the metal scene.

Check Out the Visualizer for "Metallic Rain" Below:

'Fallen Dimension' is mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (Sabaton, Dynazty and others) and delivers eleven strong tracks that combine modern production with REXORIA’s grand identity.

With more than 120 concerts across Europe, appearances at Sweden Rock Festival and millions of streams, REXORIA further strengthens their position as one of Sweden’s most powerful names within modern metal.

With their sights set on reaching even more fans both in Sweden and internationally, the band is now making major plans for upcoming live performances across Europe. With a completely unique image, an original concept and their self-created expression “Royal Metal,” there is no doubt that REXORIA is a name that will generate great interest in the metal world.

Order 'Fallen Dimension' HERE

Hillbilly Vegas Release New Album “ A La Mode”

May 7, 2026

Rockers Hillbilly Vegas have released their new album “A La Mode”. Known for their relatable lyrics and raucous live shows, this latest LP showcases a band firing on all cylinders as their career continues to grow. The LP was self-produced at their home studio in Oklahoma and is available in digital, CD and Vinyl formats through Quarto Valley Records.

The album focus track is the hard-driving “Miss America”. The song delves into the seeming inevitability of troubles and strife when the fire of wanting someone overcomes rational thought. The band’s Steve Harris explains “It’s a love song for bad decisions. ‘Miss America’ is what happens when desire wins the argument and reason storms out”. The song is buoyed by chugging guitars, a thunderous rhythm section, and a sustained keyboard line with an earworm chorus that evokes the Rolling Stones, mixed with a dose of .38 Special for good measure.

The band has signed with renowned booking agency TKO, and dates are being finalized in support of the album release, with a tour starting in August.

About Hillbilly Vegas:

Hillbilly Vegas has been steadily growing an international Fan Base with 7 songs on Billboard’s Rock charts, including the 1st single from the “A La Mode” LP, “I Hope You Know” that reached #12 and “Let It Ride” – which remained on the chart for 13 weeks and reached #10. “Mr. Midnight” was written by and Features Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, Free, Queen, The Firm”)

The band has earned a reputation for rousing live shows - bringing a loud, party-like atmosphere that is all-inclusive. They’ve shown they have a broad appeal across different genres, pleasing crowds while performing shows with rockers Blackberry Smoke, The Kentucky Headhunters, Wolfsbane and Ted Nugent; along with country icons Alabama, Travis Tritt, Blake Shelton, and Wynonna Judd. The band is managed by David Spero (Joe Walsh, Cat Stevens/Yusef Islam, Bad Company).

Hillbilly Vegas is:

Steve Harris - Lead Vocals

Stacy Thornburg - Guitar/Vocals

Geraldo Dominelli - Guitar/Keyboards (former Loverboy/Paul Rodgers)

Todd Ronning - Bass (former Bad Company)

Gunnar Molton (Drums)

SEPULTURA - Farewell Release The Cloud of Unknowing EP Is Out Now!

April 25, 2026

As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands.

Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the 'Celebrating Life Through Death' farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity.

SEPULTURA have released their final recorded music, The Cloud of Unknowing EP, available via Nuclear Blast Records.

Vocalist Derrick Green stated about the album's focus track 'All Souls Rising':

“The core idea for the track was inspired by a book by Madison Smartt Bell about the slave rebellion in 1780's Haiti. On a broader level, it speaks to what’s happening in society today - how much can be changed when we come together beyond race, religion, and politics. It’s also about the changes we can make within ourselves.”

Order The Cloud of Unknowing EP: https://sepultura.bfan.link/cloud-unknowing

The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy.

Don't miss the opportunity to see SEPULTURA on their final ever tour! The dates are as follows:

SEPULTURA - CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH

29. Apr - USA - Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
01. May - CAN - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
02. May - CAN - London, ON @ London Music Hall
04. May - USA - Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05. May - USA - Louisville, KY @Old Forester's Paristown Hall
06. May - USA - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07. May - USA - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08. May - USA - New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
10. May - USA - Welcome To Rockville, FL
11. May - USA - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
12. May - USA - Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
13. May - USA - Reading, PA @ Reverb
15. May - Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
16. May - USA - Sonic Temple Festival, OH
17. May - USA - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
19. May - USA - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
21. May - USA - Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
22. May - USA - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
23. May - USA - Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
25. May - USA - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
26. May - USA - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
28. May - USA - Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre
29. May - USA - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

SEPULTURA are:
Derrick Green - vocals
Andreas Kisser - guitars
Paulo Jr. - bass
Greyson Nekrutman - drums

Remember The Monsters New Album “War of Attrition” Out Now!

April 25, 2026

Genre-blending modern rock band Remember The Monsters have released their new album War of Attrition, today!

Produced by acclaimed hitmaker Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead, Ice Nine Kills, TX2), the 10-track album delivers a relentless mix of emotional intensity, cinematic atmosphere, and explosive modern rock energy. The record features a blend of previously released fan favorites alongside brand new material.

The album can be found HERE

Remember the Monsters is a genre-blending modern rock band known for cinematic soundscapes, emotional intensity, and hard-hitting anthems. Since their 2016 debut, the bands founder Ashten Banks has evolved the group through lineup changes and creative reinvention, most recently joining forces with vocalistAndrew de Neef (Actual Villains , Close to Home) and legendary drummer Elias Mallin, studio & touring drummer with acts like Filter, Noah Cyrus, Kesha & more.

Collaborating with producer Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead), the band has released standout covers, and originals including “Mercy” (ft. Nerv), “Haunted” (ft. From First To Last ), and“Hostage” (ft. Paul Bartolome ).

Nearing the end of 2025 the band released two of their most dynamic songs to date. “SYSTEM OVERRIDE”featuring Jay Gordon from the band Orgy, followed by their most aggressive and intense single & music video to date “INFECTED” co-written with former Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce.

Remember The Monsters are:

Ashten Banks - Lead Guitarist, Vocals, Songwriter

Andrew De Neef - Lead Singer

Dominic Ruiz - Rhythm Guitarist

Elias Mallin - Drums

Sean Mott - Bassist

SONGS ABOUT US, JASON ALDEAN’S 12th STUDIO ALBUM FEATURING HIS 31st #1 SINGLE, OUT TODAY

April 24, 2026

Grammy-nominated entertainer Jason Aldean’s latest album, Songs About Us, is officially available everywhere today here on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Already earning praise as his “best album in a decade” (Entertainment Focus), Songs About Us features Aldean’s 31st career number one single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” his current single, “Don’t Tell On Me,” and several duets, including the title track “Songs About Us” featuring Luke Bryan ahead of Aldean and Bryan’s stadium co-headlining date tomorrow (4/25) at UGA’s Sanford Stadium. The concert marks a historic return for Aldean, a lifelong UGA fan, who 13 years ago became the first-ever, and to date only, artist to headline the venue.

Aldean recently sat down with Billboard’s Chart History to discuss behind the scenes stories throughout his career and catalogue of hits and shared the inspiration behind the album with The Tennessean, sharing “"I want to go out and make music, make records and go tour as long as I can.”

Having cemented his status as one of the format’s most consistent hitmakers, ACM Artist of the Decade Aldean’s latest studio album Songs About Us follow’s Aldean’s career-spanning collection 30 Number One Hits, which debuted last year at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart — marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in 20 years. Following his 2026 Full Throttle World Tour, which featured his first headlining run in New Zealand and his highly-anticipated return to Australia for the first time in over a decade, Aldean also announced his Songs About Us Tour which will kick off this July (full dates below). Tickets are available here.

SONGS ABOUT US 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu July 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Fri July 17 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^
Sat July 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts^
Thu July 23 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena^
Fri July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
Sat July 25 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^
Thu July 30 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^
Fri July 31 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
Fri Aug 14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^
Sat Aug 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center at Fresno State^
Sat Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center#%
Thu Aug 27 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Fri Aug 28 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^
Sat Aug 29 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^
Thu Sep 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach^
Fri Sep 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater^
Sat Sep 12 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre^
Thu Sep 17 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum^
Fri Sep 18 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
Sat Sep 19 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^
Fri Sep 25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
Sat Sep 26 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
^ with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver
# with Chase Matthew and Dee Jay Silver
% with Elizabeth Nichols

Modesty Blaise releases "Melancholia - Remaster" 25th Anniversary Edition on April 24th

April 24, 2026

Bristol-based indiepop collective Modesty Blaise presents the remastered 25th Anniversary edition of their seminal album "Melancholia", released via From Lo-Fi to Disco! Breathing new life into this cult-classic, its new polished, high-fidelity presence demands a place in the modern pop canon.

Featuring newly-restored audio, many outtakes from the original sessions and updated artwork in a fantastic new 3 Disc version, this release reflects on the album’s legacy and continued resonance. The 2026 remaster has been completed with a light-touch approach, focused on clarity and depth rather than reinvention. Greater dynamic range and enhanced detail bring new presence to the recording, revealing subtle textures and spatial nuance while preserving the character of the original mix.

Originally on CD and vinyl, "Melancholia" remains a quietly influential work more than two decades after its release — defined by emotional precision, sonic restraint, and a timeless sense of atmosphere.
At that time, the band was made up of Jonny Collins, David W Brown, Gregory Jones, Clem Courtney and Julien Clapperton.

Formed in 1993 by Jonny Collins, Modesty Blaise recorded their debut single 'Christina Terrace' with Edwyn Collins at the helm, leading to immediate success with a live appearance on ITV and inclusion among many end-of-year top music rankings. Other highlights include supporting Robbie Williams at London's O2 Arena, inclusion in a Rough Trade compilation, an ITV company documentary on Jonny Collins, and a BBC Radio session involving seventeen people.

“For quite a while, people have been asking us why our biggest album wasn’t available to stream. We decided that, if we were going to do it, we’d do it properly. The remastering process was really interesting. The point was to reveal extra detail within the songs," says Jonny Collins.

"We already knew it was dense, it’s been a longstanding thing within MB that, not only do we throw the kitchen sink in, we break in next door, rip out their sink and throw that in too. But modern mastering has brought more clarity; we’re really happy with it".

Gregory Jones adds, “The goal wasn’t to change the music - only to let it breathe the way it was always meant to.”

Earlier, the band released the remastered version of "Carol Mountain" and "The Little Things You Do", a lost masterpiece of baroque-pop with lush, orchestral depth, originally intended for its aborted 7-inch release. The respective videos were filmed in New York and Germany during the band's respective Melancholia tours so many years ago.

On April 24th, the "Melancholia - Remaster" album is available across digital platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.

CREDITS
Written by Jonny Collins
Mixed & produced by Jonny Collins
Remastering at White House Studio by original engineer Martin Nichols
Jonny Collins - vocals & guitar
David W Brown - bass guitar
Gregory Jones - guitar & vocals
Clem Courtney - organ &vocals
Julien Clapperton - drums & cymbals

Video created by Jonny Collins

Germany tour footage filmed by Bernd Kabs

Cover artwork by Gregory Jones
Released via From Lo-Fi to Disco!

HOKKA - UNLEASH DEBUT ALBUM "VIA MISERIA IV" TODAY

April 24, 2026

A new force in modern rock has arrived.

HOKKA today release their highly anticipated debut album, Via Miseria IV via Nuclear Blast Records.
To celebrate the release, the band have also unveiled the official video for the album’s haunting title track, 'Via Miseria.'

Forged from the meeting of two towering creative forces in Finnish rock, HOKKA unites Joel Hokka, former frontman of the internationally acclaimed nu metal phenomenon Blind Channel, with Pauli Rantasalmi, the iconic guitarist and songwriter behind The Rasmus, whose influence has helped shape Nordic rock for almost three decades.

Completing the line-up is the formidable young drummer Jimi Aslak, bringing a fresh intensity and dynamic edge to the band’s cinematic, emotionally charged sound.

With Via Miseria IV, HOKKA step boldly into dark and deeply human territory — an album that explores vengeance, love, grief, and the fragile beauty born from pain. Rich in atmosphere and driven by soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and raw emotion, the record journeys into the heart’s most shadowed corners.

Each track unfolds like a bloody rose in bloom: beautiful, aching, and edged with the thorns of loss.

At the emotional core of the album lies the defining line:
“I found a beauty in the pain.”

That lyric serves as the spiritual centrepiece of Via Miseria IV — a powerful statement of resilience and emotional truth. Here, suffering is transformed into something transcendent, and vengeance becomes less about destruction and more about revelation.

Alongside today’s album release, HOKKA have shared the breathtaking official video for “Via Miseria,” a visually striking and cinematic piece that perfectly captures the album’s themes of darkness, longing, and redemption.

Watch the video for 'Via Miseria' Below:

Listen to the album Via Miseria IV:
https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv

Frontman Joel Hokka comments: “From the depths of hell to a new beginning: Via Miseria IV, our debut album, is finally here. It may sound like a cliché, but it’s true when I say we poured our hearts into this piece of art. From trauma to heartbreak, from the highest highs to the lowest lows. Welcome to Via Miseria, where you never walk alone.”

Via Miseria IV comes in following formats:
CD jewel case with 20-page poster booklet
1 LP red vinyl
1 LP red/black splatter

In addition, HOKKA has just announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensai saga on stage for the first time.

The first club show:
07.05.26 FI Helsinki - Tavastia

Confirmed festival shows:
12.-13.06.26 FI Lahti - Kesämössö
27.06.26 FI Helsinki - Tuska
03.-05.07.26 FI Turku - Ruisrock
04.07.26 FI Tampere - Tuhdimmat Tahdit
17.-19.07.26 FI Joensuu - Ilosaarirock
23.-25.07.26 FI Kuopio - Kuopiorock
25.07.26 FI Oulu - QStock
14.-16.08.26 CH Cudrefin - Rock The Lakes

line up:
Joel Hokka - voc
Pauli Rantasalmi - guitar
Sampo Sundström - guitar
Jimi Aslak - drums

Rock Legend JOHN CORABI Releases Debut Solo Album 'New Day' — Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

April 24, 2026

Today, rock icon JOHN CORABI is proud to release his long-awaited solo debut, 'New Day,' out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the release, JOHN also shares his new single "1969," alongside an official music video.

On the new track "1969," JOHN comments:

"'1969' is a great song inspired by the current situations in America, which made me think of another turbulent time in the 60’s-70’s…The riff throughout is compliments of Stevie D (from Buckcherry) and inspired by one of my favorite bands Creedence Clearwater Revival."

Watch the Official Music Video for "1969" Below:

‘New Day’ marks JOHN CORABI’s first full-length solo album of original material. Recorded in Nashville during the summer of 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Buckcherry), the album fuses classic ’70s rock, soul, and blues influences into a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

The record features the previously released singles “Così Bella (So Beautiful)” (2021) and “Your Own Worst Enemy” (2022), now presented as part of a rich collection of tracks that spotlight his commanding vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and masterful songwriting. Throughout the album, CORABI is joined by Marti Frederiksen, who adds backing vocals, guitars, piano, and percussion; Evan Frederiksen on drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin, and programming; Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses) on lead guitar; Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry) contributing piano, organ, and clavinet, as well as Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) offering guitar solos. Together, they create an organic, instrument-driven sound built on real performances, melodic interplay, and soulful energy.

More than just a solo debut, ‘New Day’ serves as CORABI’s personal testament to rock’s enduring spirit—an exploration of melody, soul, and authenticity, played with passion and conviction at every turn.

JOHN shares:

"I’m very excited for everybody to hear this new collection of songs! I wanted to put together an album of eclectic, organic songs that are reminiscent of the music I grew up listening to, and I truly believe the mission was accomplished! This is a 60’s-70’s sounding classic rock and roll record…Turn it up, and enjoy!!!"

Order 'New Day' HERE

Enter Shikari Share Official Music Video For “Find Out The Hard Way…”

April 19, 2026

Enter Shikari have released the official music video for “Find Out The Hard Way…,” the central track from their recently surprise-released album Lose Your Self, out now via SO Recordings. The video arrives days after the band dropped the album in full without prior announcement, placing the entire record directly into fans' hands as a full body of work instead of the standard approach of introducing an album gradually, piece by piece. Watch the official music video for "Find Out The Hard Way..." Below and stream Lose Your Self in full HERE

The release lands at a moment when Enter Shikari’s trajectory has never been steeper. Their seventh record, A Kiss For The Whole World, gave them their first UK Official Albums Chart No.1 in 2023, completing a run of seven consecutive top five debuts. The subsequent arena tour included a landmark first headline performance at London’s Wembley Arena, later documented on the live album and film Live From Wembley.

This November, the band return to arenas across the UK and Europe for their most ambitious run to date, including two nights at London’s Alexandra Palace alongside major headline shows in cities including Glasgow, Manchester, and Düsseldorf.

That momentum has been matched by a continued commitment to the grassroots touring network that shaped them. Enter Shikari were the first artist to implement a £1-per-ticket donation to the Music Venue Trust across their UK arena tour dates, supporting venues under threat and paving the way for artists including Coldplay and Sam Fender to follow suit.

Now over 3,000 shows into their career, the band’s live reputation continues to translate globally, with headline tours, major festival slots, and a steadily growing audience. The band return to North America this June for a headline run across the East Coast, followed by a second run across the West Coast beginning September 25. Tickets available at entershikari.com.

Enter Shikari

Lose Yourself Tour

North America Tour Dates

East Coast Run

June 10 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA

June 12 – Irving Plaza, New York, NY

June 13 – Theatre Of The Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA

June 14 - Vans Warped Tour, Washington D.C.

June 16 – The Basement East, Nashville, TN

June 17 – Hi-Fi Annex, Indianapolis, IN

June 18 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL

June 19 - Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI

June 20 – Amsterdam Music Hall, Minneapolis, MN

June 22 – The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI

June 23 – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON

West Coast Run

September 25 – Emo’s, Austin, TX

September 26 – Granada Theater, Dallas, TX

September 28 – Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO

September 30 – Palace Theatre, Calgary, AB

October 1 – Revelry, Kelowna, BC

October 2 – The Pearl, Vancouver, BC

October 3 – Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR

October 4 – Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA

October 6 – The Independent, San Francisco, CA

October 8 – The Music Box, San Diego, CA

October 9 – Nile Theater, Phoenix, AZ

October 10 – Pacific Electric, Los Angeles, CA

ANGUS MCSIX & ORDEN OGAN Join VICTORIUS For Explosive New Lyric Video From New Album World War Dinosaur Out Now On PERCEPTION!

April 19, 2026

German power metal force VICTORIUS celebrate the release of their brand-new album World War Dinosaur, out now via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the occasion, the band also unveils a lyric video for the album’s explosive title track, featuring special guest appearances by ANGUS MCSIX and ORDEN OGAN!

“It’s the most epic and hymn-like album we’ve ever written," the band comments."100% Victorius, but bigger, tighter, and more intense. We’ve never worked this hard on an album before. ‘Only more is more’ and this time, we went all in!”

Watch the new lyric video for “World War Dinosaur”, featuring ANGUS MCSIX and ORDEN OGAN, now streaming below:

Packed with massive hooks, pounding rhythms, and VICTORIUS’ signature blend of tongue-in-cheek storytelling and thunderous power metal energy, World War Dinosaur dives deep into the band’s outrageous dinosaur battle universe. Across twelve new tracks, forged in cosmic steel and driven by pure imagination, the album pushes their sound to new cinematic heights.

Explosive power metal collides with a full-scale dinosaur war, delivering a blazing mix of riffs, melody, and towering intensity. Louder, bigger, and more powerful than ever, the record captures VICTORIUS at their peak, where ninjas, dinosaurs, and pure metal glory unite!

Order World War Dinosaur now at: https://victorius.rpm.link/wwdPR

VICTORIUS aren’t a retro show, but a nostalgic leap into the future. For everyone who still feels the fire of those old days, when heroes were immortal, adventures limitless, and imagination knew no bounds.

VICTORIUS are:
David Baßin - Vocals
Dirk Scharsich - Guitar
Florian Zack - Guitar
Andreas Dockhorn - Bass
Frank Koppe - Drums

For More Info Visit:
https://www.victoriusmetal.net
https://www.facebook.com/victoriusmetal
https://www.instagram.com/victorius_metal
https://bio.to/victorius
VICTORIUS on Tour: https://www.victoriusmetal.net/live/