KHEMMIS UNVEIL POWERFUL LIVE PERFORMANCE ON KEXP

August 23, 2026

Denver heavy metal torchbearers KHEMMIS have unveiled their recent in-studio performance for Seattle's legendary KEXP, delivering a crushing showcase of the band's signature blend of doom, melody and classic heavy metal.

Filmed at KEXP's Seattle studios, the session captures KHEMMIS in their natural element, bringing the towering riffs and emotional weight of their celebrated live show into one of independent music's most revered performance spaces.

WATCH KHEMMIS LIVE ON KEXP BELOW:

The performance arrives on the heels of the release of the band's acclaimed fifth studio album, Khemmis, available now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records. The eight-song record marks KHEMMIS' first full-length since 2021's Deceiver and finds the band channeling more than a decade of evolution into a focused celebration of the heavy music that brought them together.

Featuring the singles "Invocation of the Dreamer," "Beneath the Scythe" and "Gilded Chambers," Khemmis further expands the band's unmistakable sound, balancing monolithic doom, soaring melodies, searing leads and moments of extreme-metal ferocity across eight tracks.

Stream/Purchase Khemmis: https://khemmis.bfan.link/khemmis-album

KHEMMIS will return to the road next week, joining Swedish doom titans MONOLORD for a run of U.S. dates beginning August 27th in Chicago. The band will then head overseas in October for the European leg of their 'Forsake The Light' Tour, featuring special guests CELESTIAL SANCTUARY on select dates.

Tickets and additional information are available at khemmisdoom.com/live.

W / MONOLORD

Aug 27 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall

Aug 28 - Louisville, KY - Portal

Aug 29 - Atlanta, GA - Garden Club

Aug 30 - Asheville, NC - Eulogy [SOLD OUT]

Aug 31 - Asheville, NC - Eulogy [JUST ADDED]

Sep 2 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts

Sep 3 - Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere

Sep 4 - Montague, MA - RPM Fest

Sep 5 - Baltimore, MD - Labor Daze

Sep 8 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups

Sep 9 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary

Sep 10 - Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle [SOLD OUT]

KHEMMIS HEADLINE SHOWS

Sep 11 - Milwaukee, WI - X Ray Arcade [TICKET LINK]

Sep 12 - Rock Island, IL - Wake Brewing [TICKET LINK]

Sep 19 - Austin, TX - Ripplefest [TICKET LINK]

“Forsake The Light” European Headline Tour W / CELESTIAL SANCTUARY

Oct 10 - Bochum, DE - Die Trompete

Oct 11 - Hengelo, NL - Metropool

Oct 13 - Birmingham, UK - The Flapper

Oct 14 - Manchester, UK - The Bread Shed

Oct 15 - London, UK - The Underworld

Oct 16 - Portsmouth, UK - Kola

Oct 17 - Paris, FR - Backstage By The Mill

Oct 18 - Liege, BE - Desertfest

Oct 19 - Leipzig, DE - Naumanns

Oct 20 - Prague, CZ - Subzero

Oct 21 - Berlin, DE - Cassiopeia

Oct 22 - Hamburg, DE - Monkeys

Oct 23 - Copenhell Metal Cruise*

Oct 24 - Oslo, NO - Hostsabbat*

*Khemmis only

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

The Barbarians of California Release Sophomore Album "Megatons" + Share "Earthquake" Video

August 23, 2026

The Barbarians Of California, featuring Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed and a noted producer, remain equal opportunity iconoclasts with each new song and video they drop. They issue their slump-avoidant sophomore album MEGATONS . Get it here.

They also share the video for "EARTHQUAKE."

Watch the Barbarians get their "gym bro" on below.

"I feel like we are due for another massive earthquake," says Bruno, with his tongue planted firmly in cheek. "So, I wrote a song about it.. .assuming that California will break off into the ocean and Arizona would then be the new coastline."

Regarding the accompanying video, he says, "I wanted to put the band in a setting you'd never expect to find us in."

Gettin' those gains!

With MEGATONS, The Barbarians of California are unleashing fresh chaos straight from the sun-soaked, teeth-gnashing heart of the Golden State. Blending raw hardcore energy, riffs by the pound, and that signature mix of ferocity and tongue-in-cheek humor, these new songs hit like a caffeine-fueled fever dream. Through and through, the band delivers unapologetic anthems that feel both brutally fun yet dangerously addictive.

"Everyone has heard of the sophomore slump," states Stenman. "Making a second album can be a fraught process full of overthinking and self-doubt. Perhaps, the benefit of us starting this band, at this later point in our lives, relieves some of that pressure. This felt so easy, and is a seamless continuation of whatever we started with the first batch of song — just bigger and better."

The Barbarians aren't slowing down — they're just getting louder, meaner, and more ridiculously entertaining.

TBOC have also confirmed their first set of headline tour dates, alongside shows with Guns N' Roses and festival apperances.

All upcoming and confirmed live shows are below.

THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA LIVE:
9/6 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma Festival^
9/8 — Nashville, TN — Exit In
9/9 — St. Louis, MO — Blueberry Hill Duck Room [LOW TIX]
9/11 — Omaha, NE — Waiting Room
9/12 — Ridgedale, MO — Thunder Ridge Nature Arena*
9/14 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St. Entry [LOW TIX]
9/15 — Milwaukee, WI — Cactus Club [LOW TIX]
9/17 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge [SOLD OUT]
9/18 — Cleveland, OH — The Foundry [LOW TIX]
9/19 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life Festival^
10/23 — Los Angeles, CA — Lodge Room
1/24 — Naples, FL — ShipRocked^
*With Guns N’ Roses
^Festivals

ABOUT THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA:
The West Coast's contribution to hardcore punk is undeniable. That tradition of aggression, passion, and scrappy melodicism continues with The Barbarians of California, an engaging new manifestation of iconoclastic spirit and true bombast. Born from the shared passion of Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION) and his longtime engineer Eric Stenman — who cut his teeth in the same Sacramento community that eventually launched diverse and disparate acts like Deftones, Far, Will Haven, Team Sleep, Hella, Dance Gavin Dance, Death Grips, and Trash Talk — the spirit of the underground and the personal catharsis delivered through metallic hardcore never left either of them. So, when Aaron learned that Eric crafted a batch of throwback bangers combining impassioned angst with modern sensibilities, he wanted in immediately. The Barbarians of California was born.

In 2024, the band released their debut album, And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth, and celebrated with a high-energy show at the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles, cementing their place in the hardcore scene’s next chapter. Since then, they've continued to build momentum with headline shows across LA, a summer 2025 arena tour with Deftones and other festival appearances that brought their explosive live presence to a wider audience. The Barbarians Of California are gearing up in 2026 for the release of their sophomore album MEGATONS.

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

Bayside Share "Don't Come Easy" B-Side + Announce "Bark at the Moon" EP

August 22, 2026

Since their 2000 formations, Queens punk rock icons BAYSIDE — Anthony Raneri (vocals, guitar), Jack O'Shea (guitar, vocals), Nick Ghanbarian (bass, vocals), and Chris Guglielmo (drums) — have been the purveyors of heartbreak that you can sing along and sink your teeth into. The Queens' 4-piece consistently craft perfect blends of gritty punk energy and razor-sharp pop hooks, giving the alternative world emotionally raw storytelling wrapped up in punchy catchiness that mirrors the chaotic world we live in.

This summer, the band has been issuing EPs curated and selected by a specific band member, complete with artwork designed by said member. Each collection also features a B-side from 2011's Killing Time that has never been digitally released and was only available via vinyl.

It's time for another Bayside B-side!

Killing Time B-side is "Don't Come Easy," and it appears on the Bark At the Moon collection, assembled by Ghanbarian. Watch the visualizer below.

"Don't Come Easy" paints a vivid and candid portrait of a real American boy trying to figure out who he is and where he fits into this great big world. With its slice of life Americana lyrics, paired with post-hardcore and punk rock's oh-so-familiar three chords and the distinct talk-sing vocal style of Raneri, "Don't Come Easy" is a little bit Gaslight Anthem, a little bit Bruce Springsteen, and even a little bit Taylor Swift in how specific details and information about this American boy becoming a man are so immediate — you'll feel like you know him. It's all wrapped up in a post-hardcore package that only Bayside can deliver.

"'Don't Come Easy’ is the first song we wrote from the Killing Time sessions," Ghanbarian recalls. "I remember being really happy with it and thinking it was going to be a lead single, but after writing more songs for Killing Time, it shaped up to be a bit different. The album ended up having more fast and aggressive songs so the blue collar storyline of 'Don't Come Easy' didn't fit in with the rest of the album by then. It was a tough decision, but we knew it would be released eventually — and here we are!"

Bayside kicked off the B-side and EP series with Anywhere But Here, curated by Guglielmo and featuring "Monster." Watch the visualizer here. They followed with Proxima Centauri B, assembled by Raneri and featuring "Battle Scars." Watch the visualizer here.

The band recently announced its Fall 2026 tour plans. They will hit the road on a headline run that kicks off September 15 in Fort Collins, Colorado and runs through October 10 in Louisville, Kentucky. Driveways and Grave Secrets will serve as support. Bayside will also appear at several festivals, including Warped Tour, Riot Fest, and more. All dates are below. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at this location.

BAYSIDE ON TOUR:
WITH DRIVEWAYS + GRAVE SECRETS:
9/15—Fort Collins, CO—Washington's
9/16—Omaha, NE—The Waiting Room
9/18—Chicago, IL—Riot Fest*

9/19 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall**

9/20—Grand Rapids, MI—Elevation
9/22—Rochester, NY—Anthology
9/23—Providence, RI— Fete Ballroom
9/25—Pittsburgh, PA—Four Chord Music Festival*
9/26—Richmond, VA—The Canal Club+
9/27—New Haven, CT—Toad's Place
9/29—Asheville, NC—The Orange Peel
9/30—Charleston, SC—Charleston Music Hall
10/2—New Orleans, LA—House of Blues New Orleans
10/3— Birmingham, AL—Workplay Soundstage
10/4— Fayetteville, AR—George's Majestic Lounge
10/6—San Antonio, TX— Rock Box
10/8—Lawrence, KS— Liberty Hall
10/9—Indianapolis, IN— Hi-Fi Annex
10/10—Louisville, KY— Mercury Ballroom
*Festival
+No Driveways
**Riot Fest After Show with Motion City Soundtrack

BELLHEAD Announce "If I Can't Break Your Heart Tour" – Fall 2026 U.S. Run Kicks Off August 28

August 22, 2026

One of the underground's most compelling darkwave acts is hitting the road once again.

BELLHEAD has officially announced the 2026 "If I Can't Break Your Heart Tour," a multi-state run that will take the acclaimed duo across the Midwest, Great Plains, Southwest, and South this fall. Beginning August 28 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the tour promises an unforgettable blend of haunting melodies, driving rhythms, and the emotionally raw performances that have made BELLHEAD one of the most captivating acts in today's alternative music scene.

Known for transforming intimate venues into immersive sonic experiences, BELLHEAD continues to blur the lines between post-punk, darkwave, industrial rock, and gothic alternative. Their music balances vulnerability and intensity, pairing hypnotic bass-driven compositions with soaring vocals and deeply personal lyricism that resonate long after the final note.

The "If I Can't Break Your Heart Tour" showcases BELLHEAD's commitment to bringing their music directly to fans while sharing the stage with an impressive lineup of regional and national artists throughout the run.

Fans can expect a setlist featuring favorites from BELLHEAD'scatalog alongside newer material that continues to push the band's signature sound into exciting new territory.

2026 "If I Can't Break Your Heart Tour" Dates

August 28

📍 Cactus Club – Milwaukee, WI

with Spectra & Vic Dagger

September 1

📍 Coven – Omaha, NE

with X-ID & Dread Portal

September 2

📍 Kirby's Beer Store – Wichita, KS

with Seven And A Switchblade & Evening Gown

September 3

📍 Crypt – Denver, CO

with eHpH & Hypersomnia

September 4

📍 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM

with Thief, Hex Cassette, Future Club, Zero Batz, Somno Profundante, Sndwavs, BB Doom, & DJ Ordo Amoris

September 5

📍 Resonant Head – Oklahoma City, OK

with Mechanical Flesh, Blood Bells, Othering, & Later Laine

September 6

📍 Kickback Bar – Houston, TX

with Polybius Cabinet & TRB (The Radio Broadcast)

September 7

📍 The Crypt – New Orleans, LA

with Livernois & Chasm Comfort

September 17

📍 Rose Bowl Tavern – Urbana, IL

Bat Factory

September 18

📍 Hi Tone – Memphis, TN

September 19

📍 Birdie's – Little Rock, AR

with Pig & Cyanotic

September 20

📍 Fubar – St. Louis, MO

with Spicy Kitty & Bitchface

Tickets for individual shows are available through each venue.

From intimate clubs to legendary underground venues, every stop on the "If I Can't Break Your Heart Tour" offers fans an opportunity to experience BELLHEAD's emotionally immersive performance in its purest form.

With a reputation for unforgettable live shows and a growing fanbase across the country, BELLHEAD continues to prove that independent artists can create powerful, authentic experiences while forging lasting connections with audiences city by city.

Whether you've followed the band from the beginning or are discovering them for the first time, the "If I Can't Break Your Heart Tour" promises an evening of unforgettable music, raw emotion, and the unmistakable atmosphere that only BELLHEAD

can create.

BELLHEAD BIO

BELLHEAD is a Chicago based post‑punk/industrial duo known for their unconventional two bass lineup, dark melodic sensibilities, and relentless DIY work ethic. BELLHEAD has toured relentlessly across the U.S. supporting acts like Stabbing Westward, Clan of Xymox, Pig, Julien-K, Christian Death, and Powerman5000, while earning international press, festival attention, and a reputation for commanding, high energy, bass‑driven performances. Their June 2026 music video for ‘Threats’ has already garnished an award at the Hollywood Indie Film Fest for “Best Music Video Low Budget” and “Best Director Music Video” at the Tokyo Film and Screenplay Awards.

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.

From Ashes to New Share New Version of "Die For You" (Feat. Neoni)

August 22, 2026

FROM ASHES TO NEW are serving up their current single "Die For You," from the recently-released album REFLECTIONS, out now via Better Noise Music, with an exhilarating twist.

The new version features guest vocals from Neoni, the alt-pop sister duo behind the self-proclaimed motto "sisters who argue and write songs."

Listen here.

"Die For You," which enjoyed a viral moment as the band took a firm and active stance against bullying, climbing the Active Rock Charts and currently sits at No. 15. The song is the follow up to "Drag Me," the band's first-ever No. 1 at rock radio.

The band took an active stance against bullying, which demonstrated the depth of their connection with their fans. The band posted a video of one of their fans singing "Die For You" at a show, and noticed bullying comments being made towards the fan and immediately leapt to her defense. Brandyberry doubled down and addressed this behavior from the stage, reinforcing the fact that the band will not tolerate such antics. The band also reached out to the fan and promised her lifetime guest lists to their shows.

The track is now available as a new version where the sisters' voices offer a stunning sonic counterpoint to those of vocalists Matt Brandyberry and Danny Case, further amplifying the song's moody melodies and emotional heft.

Watch the visualizer below.

"Neoni has such a unique identity and brings an energy to their music that we really love," states Brandyberry. "'Die For You' felt like the perfect opportunity to bring our separate sides of the alternative worlds together and create something that feels fresh, emotional, and uniquely ours."

Neoni echo the excitement, saying, "It was such a pleasure to work with everyone in From Ashes to New to add our perspective to such an incredible song. We had so much fun and we can't wait for you to hear it."

FROM ASHES TO NEW — Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), and Jimmy Bennett (guitar) — will remain on the road all year, with a massive touring schedule planned. All confirmed FATN tour dates are below.

FROM ASHES TO NEW:
WITH SHINEDOWN:
8/21 — Welch, MN — Treasure Island Resort & Casino
8/22 — Glen Flora, WI — Northwoods Rock Rally
8/23 — Springfield, IL — Illinois State Fair
9/17 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
10/1 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock*
10/4 — Ciudad de México, MX — Multiforo Alicia
10/23 — Miramar Beach, FL — Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend 2026
*Festival

AUSTRALIAN DATES:
10/9 — Sydney, AUS — Factory Theatre
10/11 — Melbourne, AUS — 170 Russell
10/13 — Adelaide, AUS — Lion Arts Factory
10/15 — Brisbane, AUS — The Triffid

Listen to FROM ASHES TO NEW online at:
SPOTIFY, APPLE, AMAZON, DEEZER, PANDORA

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

RaeLynn Performs at The Listening Room Cafe on 8/24 w/ Corey Crowder and Rhett Akins to Benefit The RaeLynn Diabetes Fund

August 21, 2026

WHO:
Country artist RaeLynn, joined by acclaimed songwriters Corey Crowder and Rhett Akins.

WHAT:
Two intimate writers rounds benefiting The RaeLynn Diabetes Fund.

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 12, RaeLynn received care from Texas Children’s Hospital that empowered her and her family to begin safely managing the disease. Today, she maintains an active career touring, recording and writing songs while using her platform to support others affected by diabetes.

The RaeLynn Diabetes Fund offers encouragement, empowerment and community for those facing diabetes. Its mission is to raise funds to support individuals and families impacted by Type 1, Type 2 and juvenile diabetes.

Both shows will feature performances and stories from RaeLynn, Corey Crowder and Rhett Akins.

WHEN:
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
First show: 6:00 p.m.
Second show: 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:
The Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210

TICKETS:
Tickets are available at ListeningRoomCafe.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 !

JOHN MORGAN REMINISCES WITH NEW SINGLE "ONCE IN A MILE"

August 21, 2026

Six time #1 hitmaker John Morgan releases a new track today, “Once in a Mile.” Written by Morgan and Brent Anderson, the new song comes as Morgan’s current single “Kid Myself” is inside the Top 10 on the radio charts and climbing. Listen to “Once in a Mile” Below.

In “Once in a Mile,” Morgan turns the drive back home into an unraveling of memories - every passing mile stirring up the ghosts of a love that used to exist there. The production carries its own sense of momentum, a steady, driving pulse that mirrors the highway itself, propelling the song forward even as the lyrics pull backward into the past. Built on classic country instrumentation with a warm, nostalgic glow, the track captures that bittersweet ache of proximity: the closer you get to home, the closer you get to what you lost. Morgan's grounded, emotive vocal delivery sits at the heart of it all, turning a simple road trip into a quietly devastating meditation on memories and heartbreak.

John Morgan will be out on the road this fall.

Tour Dates
September 4 - Seneca, OR - John Morgan: Live at Silivies

September 5 - Lakeview, OR - Lake Country Round-up

September 6 - Filer, ID - Twin Falls Country Fairgrounds

September 10 - Cashmere, WA - Chelan Country Fair

September 12 - Ashland, VA - Country Jam III Music Festival

September 24 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavillion*

September 25 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena*

September 26 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort Casino*

October 1 - Huber Heights, OH - Rose Music Center at The Heights*

October 2 - Rockford, IL - BMO Center*

October 8 - Port Wentworth, GA - VyStar Pavilion

October 9 - Roanoake Rapids, NC - Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre*

October 15 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Center*

October 16 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion*

October 17 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center*

November 5 - Macon, GA - Atrium Health Amphitheater*

November 6 - Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum*

November 7 - Corinth, MS - Crossroads Arena*

November 15 - Jacksonville, FL - Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair

* Brantley Gilbert's "Real American Tour" Date

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ROB ZOMBIE RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BLACK RAT COFFIN”

August 21, 2026

Rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has unveiled the official music video for ‘Black Rat Coffin,’ another standout track from his acclaimed new studio album, The Great Satan, available now via Nuclear Blast Records.

One of the album’s darker and more sinister cuts, ‘Black Rat Coffin’ delivers Zombie’s unmistakable collision of heavy grooves, twisted imagery and horror-soaked rock ‘n’ roll.

Released earlier this year, The Great Satan finds Zombie firing on all cylinders across 15 tracks, including ‘Punks And Demons,’ ‘Heathen Days,’ ‘(I’m A) Rock ‘N’ Roller,’ ‘F.T.W. 84,’ ‘The Black Scorpion,’ ‘Tarantula’ and ‘Black Rat Coffin.’

Purchase/Stream The Great Satan: https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan

ROB ZOMBIE is currently on a Summer 2026 co-headline tour with labelmate MARILYN MANSONwith support from THE HU and ORGY. Tickets and VIP packages onsale now at https://www.robzombie.com/tour

ROB ZOMBIE (w/MARILYN MANSON) Tour Dates:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

^With The Hu

+With Orgy

About ROB ZOMBIE:

As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of nine feature films including “HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES,” “THE DEVIL’S REJECTS,” “THE MUNSTERS” and the number one smash “HALLOWEEN.”

After five years, Rob Zombie is back with new music as he announces his latest record, THE GREAT SATAN, out on Nuclear Blast in 2026. The new music brings Zombie back to his Hellbilly roots with frenetic cuts such as ‘Punks And Demons,’ ‘Heathen Days,’ ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’ and ‘Tarantula.’

Rob Zombie has achieved great success in the music industry, first as a member of the multi-platinum band White Zombie and later as a solo artist with even greater results collecting numerous multi-platinum and gold albums along the way including Hellbilly Deluxe, The Sinister Urge and Educated Horses. Rob Zombie’s most recent record, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021), debuted at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, making it his 7th consecutive solo album to debut in the top 10.

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Black Metal Kings DARK FUNERAL Release New Live Album 'A Beast To Praise' — Out Now via Century Media

August 21, 2026

Today, the Swedish kings of black metal, DARK FUNERAL, unleash their long awaited new live album, ‘A Beast To Praise,’ out now via Century Media. To celebrate the live release’s street date, the band shares a new live video for “Nail Them To The Cross (Live in Stockholm),” available below.

Recorded at Fållan in Stockholm in 2022, 'A Beast To Praise' captures DARK FUNERAL's devastating live performance in support of their acclaimed album 'We Are The Apocalypse.'Spanning 13 tracks and nearly 70 minutes, the release showcases the band's relentless stage presence while celebrating an album that entered the charts across Europe upon it's 2022 release, including #6 in Germany, #13 in Finland, #28 in Switzerland, #29 in Austria, and #31 in Sweden.

Watch the Live Video for "Nail Them To The Cross"

DARK FUNERAL’s Lord Ahriman comments on ‘A Beast To Praise’:

“‘A Beast To Praise’ (Live at Fållan, Stockholm) captures a very important moment in the history of DARK FUNERAL — not only the live release ritual for ‘We Are The Apocalypse,’but also our return to the stage after years of silence during the pandemic. That night at Fållanwas intense in every possible way. The energy in the room, the fire, the audience, and the atmosphere all came together into something far beyond an ordinary concert. This release is the immortal document of that night. With the release of this live album and the upcoming European touring cycle in the fall of 2026, we now close the chapter surrounding ‘We Are The Apocalypse.’ At the same time, we are already deeply focused on the next era of DARK FUNERAL and hard at work creating new material for what will become our next studio album, planned for release in 2027. And as one chapter closes, a new one is already taking shape — bigger, darker, and more epic than ever before...”

Order 'A Beast To Praise' HERE

DARK FUNERAL will next embark on the massive “In League With Satan” tour across Europe together with Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir in October. All upcoming tour dates currently announced can be found below.

DARK FUNERAL Live:

August 6-9 - Schlotheim, Germany @ Party.San Open Air

August 28-30 - Câmpulung, Romania @ Posada Rock

August 28-30 - Požega, Serbia @ Hellhammer Festival

"In League With Satan" – European Tour

w/ Behemoth & Dimmu Borgir

October 9 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Halle 622

October 10 - Zwickau, Germany @ Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau

October 11 - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal

October 13 - Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz

October 14 - Munich, Germany @ Zenith

October 16 - Paris, France @ Zenith

October 18 - Den Bosch, The Netherlands @ Mainstage

October 20 - Cologne, Germany @ Palladium

October 22 - Hamburg, Germany @ Inselpark Arena

October 23 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle

October 24 - Brno, Czech Republic @ Hala Vodova

October 27 - Helsinki, Finland @ Ice Hall

October 29 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Hovet

October 30 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ K.B. Hallen

DARK FUNERAL Live 2027

August 21 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summer Breeze Open Air

August 22 - Carhaix, France @ Motocultor Festival

More info and tickets can be found HERE

Stay alert for more news on DARK FUNERAL and many more shows to be announced soon…

DARK FUNERAL are:

Lord Ahriman – Guitars

Chaq Mol – Guitars

Heljarmadr – Vocals

Adra-Melek – Bass

Jalomaah – Drums

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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Rising German Rockers VELVET RUSH Unveil New Single "The Sound Of Letting Go" + Official Video

August 20, 2026

Today, Germany's rising rock force VELVET RUSH is thrilled to unveil their new single, “The Sound Of Letting Go,” along with an official video, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

Singer Sandra Lian comments:

“'The Sound Of Letting Go' is a song about change, self-belief, and the courage to let go. Capturing those moments when life takes an unexpected turn, reminding us that these very moments often pave the way for a true new beginning.”

Watch the Official Video for “The Sound Of Letting Go” Below:

Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, VELVET RUSH is breathing new life into modern rock with a sound rooted in blues-infused hard rock, '70s attitude, and contemporary energy. Fronted by the charismatic Sandra Lian, whose powerful and untamed vocals sit at the heart of the band's identity, VELVET RUSH combines authenticity, groove, and raw emotion into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh.

Alongside guitarist James Moncur, bassist Tim Black, and drummer Daniel Rothe, Lianleads a band whose electrifying chemistry has quickly earned them a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts on the European rock circuit.

The band recorded their music at Hamburg's renowned Chameleon Studios with acclaimed producer Eike Freese (Deep Purple, Simple Minds, Slash, Status Quo), crafting a sound packed with driving guitars, memorable hooks, and undeniable energy.

Their debut single, “Euphonia,” immediately attracted international attention, earning Classic Rock Magazine UK's “Best Rock Song of the Week” accolade in October 2024. Momentum continued with the release of their debut album ‘Trail Of Gold’ in September 2025, which received widespread acclaim and was highlighted as a “Tip of the Month” and “Tip of the Year” by leading rock publications including Classic Rock, Rocks, and Rock Hard.

Onstage, VELVET RUSH have continued their rapid ascent, sharing stages with Jerry Cantrell, touring Europe alongside The Vintage Caravan, and appearing at major festivals including Rockharz. The band will be on tour throughout the summer; please find the full list of dates below.

Their latest single, “Nature Of The Beast,” has been added to Planet Rock Radio's A-List, earning heavy rotation on the UK's leading rock radio station.

Stream / Listen to "The Sound Of Letting Go" HERE

VELVET RUSH Live:

8/22 - Obrigheim/Pfalz, DE @ Rock im Hinterland

8/23 - Aarburg, CH @ Riverside Festival

9/5 - Brüggen Alst, DE @ Bongert OA

9/11 - Marienmünster, DE @ Rock n Revel

12/18 - Hamburg, DE @ Lordfest

With a second studio album coming soon, VELVET RUSH are only just getting started. Armed with grit, passion, and undeniable attitude, the band is poised to become one of the defining new voices in modern hard rock.

VELVET RUSH are:

Sandra Lian

Tim Black

James Moncur

Daniel Rothe

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

MIRANDA LAMBERT: ONE NIGHT ONLY TO OPEN NASHVILLE’S THE TRUTH ON OCT. 1

August 18, 2026

Ahead of her highly anticipated album Crisco arriving Oct. 2 via MCA, three-time GRAMMY Award winner Miranda Lambert will headline the Oct. 1 opening night of Nashville’s newest live music venue, The Truth, for a full set featuring her catalog of award-winning hits alongside a preview of select tracks off the new album. Tickets for “Miranda Lambert: One Night Only” go on sale to the general public this Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. CT via thetruthnashville.com.

Set in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, the 4,400-capacity venue will welcome Lambert as its inaugural artist for a one-night-only performance that feature a 12-piece string section as she celebrates Crisco in the city that has been home to so much of her creative life and career.

“It was magical to hear the way strings can transform a song when we were in the studio creating this record, and I can’t wait to bring that to life in an even bigger way with our full setlist,” shared Lambert. “We’ve never gotten to play that way on stage, and to have the opportunity to do it for the first time at the opening of a beautiful new venue right here in Nashville is going to be really special.”

The opening-night performance comes as Lambert enters a new creative era with Crisco, a vibrant and joyful collection inspired in part by the long-overlooked connection between country music’s dance hall tradition and the energy of disco. Early previews of the project include “Sunset Marquis,” a dreamy, California-soaked song, the previously released title track, “Till The Going’s Gone” and GRAMMY-nominated duet “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton which all join in showcasing the vibrant layers and joyful creative spirit at the heart of Crisco.

For more information, visit MirandaLambert.com and pre-order / pre-save the album HERE.

About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multifaceted career as an artist, entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. GRAMMY-nominated single “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton arrived recently as the biggest streaming debut of her career, with Rolling Stone praising its “dreamy disco groove and lovestruck devotion.” The song appears on her forthcoming album Crisco arriving October 2 via MCA. The new project follows her 2024’s GRAMMY-nominated Postcards from Texas, which continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

A multi-dimensional superstar, Lambert has taken those standards to become a label co-founder, teaming with longtime collaborator Jon Randall to launch their own imprint, Big Loud Texas, in partnership with Big Loud Records. She is also a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection as well as Idyllwind, her western clothing, accessories and footwear brand at Boot Barn. Her passion for rescue animals inspired the creation of her MuttNation Foundation, which has raised over $13 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.

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Bad Wolves to Join Skillet on Tour This Fall With New Singer Killboy Making Her Live Debut in New Role With the Band

August 18, 2026

Multi-platinum and chart-topping hard rock outfit BAD WOLVES issued their new single and music video "Paint It Red " via Better Noise Music at the top of the summer. It served as the band's first release of 2026 and the opening salvo for new singer KILLBOY (Sara Skinner), who made her fiery debut as the band's new vocalist with the track.

Listen to "Paint It Red' here. Watch the video below.

Today, the band has announced it will support SKILLET on the band's forthcoming Fall 2026 headline tour. Escape the Fate are also set to appear. The trek will serve as Killjoy's live debut in her new role as front woman, as well. Prepare for her to join her bandmates in laying waste to stages across the U.S. It's a live baptism you won't want to miss, as it also marks the live debut of "Paint It Red" and Killboy putting her stamp on fan-favorites and the band's catalog of hits.

"I'm stoked that our first tour together will be with Skillet and Escape the Fate," enthuses Killboy. "John, AJ, Derek, and I are ready to get out there and bring this new era of Bad Wolves to the stage along with some of the songs you've known and loved over the years. I can't wait to finally meet the Wolves!"

BAD WOLVES' bold new era will showcase performances that signal a fresh evolution of their sound. The tour package will deliver a dynamic collision of legacy and reinvention, uniting two of today's most formidable forces in rock. Expect high energy, massive hooks, and a set of shows built for both longtime fans and a new generation.

BAD WOLVES ON TOUR:
WITH SKILLET + ESCAPE THE FATE:
09/30—Schenectady, NY—Proctors Theatre
10/02—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
10/03—Montclair, NJ—The Wellmont Theater
10/04—Huntington, NY—The Paramount
10/07—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/08—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/10—Grand Rapids, MI—GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/11—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
10/12—Pittsburgh, PA—Citizens Live at The Wylie
10/14—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
10/16—Minneapolis, MN—Uptown Theater
10/17—Milwaukee, WI—Landmark Credit Union Live
10/18—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse Omaha
10/20—Kansas City, MO—The Midland Theatre
10/22—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium
10/23—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union Event Center
10/26—Airway Heights, WA—Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest
10/27—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre
10/30—Wheatland, CA—Hard Rock Live Sacramento
10/31—Inglewood, CA—YouTube Theater
11/01—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
11/05—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
11/06—San Antonio, TX—The Aztec Theatre
11/10—Orlando, FL—House of Blues

BAD WOLVES ARE:
Derek Bolman — Bass
AJ Rebollo — Guitar
Sara "Killboy" Skinner — Vocals
John Boecklin — Drums

Stay tuned for a whole lot more from Bad Wolves soon. This only the beginning of their next chapter.

ABOUT BAD WOLVES:
BAD WOLVES continue to break all of the rules, merging mind-numbing riffs and rhythms with massive, stadium-size melodies. This uncanny fusion of finesse and fire has quietly cemented the Nashville-based band as a multi-platinum powerhouse. Founded by John Boecklin in 2018, the quartet show sno signs of stopping or slowing down, either. Thus far, they have garnered a 3x-Platinum single and two Gold singles in addition to scoring 6 No. 1 entries at radio and gathering billions of streams. Beyond acclaim from Billboard, Outburn, Loudwire, and more, the group has stood out as a presence versatile enough to collaborate with either Daughtry or Ice Nine Kills. Beyond touring with Papa Roach, Volbeat, Hollywood Undead, and more, they have sold out successive headline tours. Welcoming KILLBOY on the microphone in 2026, they blow the hinges off on their next era with the new single "Paint It Red" — with much more to come.