Snooper will be celebrating the release of their new album, Worldwide, at East Side Bowl on October 3rd! There will be a special Nashville release show variant available only at the show on limited edition coin flip orange and white vinyl. Don't miss this rowdy celebration! Get tickets over at eastsidebowl.com
ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Aviana Unleash New Single
AVIANA continue their unstoppable ascent with the release of their brand new single "WORLDS PULSE," featuring a breathtaking violin and vocal performance by IMMINENCE frontman Eddie Berg. The track marks the official launch of pre-orders for their new album VOID, set for release on October 31.
Fronted by Joel Holmqvist, AVIANA have evolved into a forward-thinking heavy act, combining thunderous breakdowns, cinematic soundscapes, and raw emotion into a sound that is both punishing and unforgettable. Since their 2022 record CORPORATION — which has already surpassed 47.5 million streams worldwide — AVIANA have released a relentless run of singles including "DELIRIUM," "FATHER," "STORM ABLAZE," and "EVERMORE," together racking up over 3 million Spotify streams already and fueling their rise to over 360,000 monthly listeners.
With VOID, AVIANA are entering their boldest chapter yet — a record that channels despair and catharsis into an ambitious sonic universe.
Following explosive tours across Europe, Australia, and North America alongside IMMINENCE, ALLT, and MAKE THEM SUFFER, the band will return to European stages in November 2025 for their long-awaited headline run, delivering the raw intensity of their new era to audiences across the continent.
Catch the band live in Europe this fall — more info here.
Watch the "WORLDS PULSE" music video below.
ZETRA - Release Dark Ambient Remix Of Debut Album Titled 'Zetra: The Floor Eternal'
The portal has reopened.
Honouring the one-year anniversary of their debut self-titled album, spectral duo Zetra have released a dark ambient, electronic remix of the record, in collaboration with theKeymaker.
Zetra: The Floor Eternal has been released digitally today via Nuclear Blast Records.
Zetra commented:
"In celebration of the one year anniversary of the release of our debut full length record, ‘Zetra’, we present a complete reimagining of the album in the form of dark ambient, electronic pieces. Titled ‘Zetra: The Floor Eternal’, this release marks the completion of ‘Zetra I’ and the end of an era.
Experience Zetra in a new form. This music is intended to accompany you in moments of relaxation, meditation, focused listening or in the background while your mind is elsewhere.
‘Zetra: The Floor Eternal’ was recorded in collaboration with theKeymaker, with the following synthesizers:
Behringer MonoPoly, SY1, Wasp & Solina, Moog Minitaur, Akai RhythmWolf & TomCat, Korg MS20, Roland JX8P
Zetra Loves You."
Listen to Zetra: The Floor Eternal below:
Zetra recently announced a 13-date UK and European tour for later this year supporting Loathe, accompanied by Love Is Noise.
ZETRA 2025 TOUR DATES
supporting Loathe
w/ Love Is Noise
Tickets are on sale via LOATHE
Zetra's recent digital EP 'Believe' is out now, listen HERE.
The 5-track, goth-pop masterpiece includes focus track and EP opener 'The Angel Cries', new wave infused single 'The Spider' and sparkly, shoe-gaze number 'So', as well as a dramatic, alt-metal soaked cover of Kittie's iconic track 'Charlotte' featuring Justine Jones from Employed To Serve.
Shrouded in mystery, the UK duo blend elements of shoegaze, synth, and post-punk into a sound that is other-worldly and spellbinding. Emerging from the underground with a haunting visual aesthetic of cloaked figures and vintage analog synths, ZETRA have already begun to carve a devoted cult following.
ZETRA were recently awarded The Great Escape's Steve Strange Award for 2025, following their performance at the festival earlier this year. The award celebrates boundary-breaking new talent and the legacy of the iconic music agent Steve Strange.
The pair recently supported mysterious new act PRESIDENT in London.
The Calling Announce Shows with Dolly Parton in Sin City!
Award-winning rock legends The Calling are set to share the stage with the legendary Dolly Parton for two unforgettable nights in Las Vegas on December 12 & 13th.
The Calling, best known for their worldwide hit “Wherever You Will Go”, will bring their signature sound to Sin City in support of one of music’s most beloved and timeless icons.
Frontman Alex Band shares, "I am so honored and grateful to be opening for such a timeless iconic legend! Never in my life did I think I would even meet Dolly Parton, let alone perform before her in Sin City! This is a true privilege."
The Calling are preparing to release brand new music in 2026!
Formed in 1999, The Calling quickly ascended the ranks of radio rock with their distinctive blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album Camino Palmero sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and went Platinum in the U.S. and 50+ countries, catapulting the teen rockers to international fame with hits like "Wherever You Will Go" and "Adrienne," while touting 7 number one singles worldwide.
After a 20-year hiatus, The Calling returns to the forefront of the music scene, poised to captivate listeners once again. With a renewed sense of purpose and creativity, the band is set to unveil their long-awaited new music, promising a sonic journey that will resonate deeply with both loyal fans and newcomers alike. Driven by the powerful, distinct vocals of Alex Band and the masterful instrumentation of guitarist Daniel Damico and Grammy-nominated bassist Dom Liberati, The Calling's comeback is nothing short of extraordinary. Each note and lyric carry the weight of two decades of growth and experience, resulting in a musical tapestry that is both timeless and contemporary.
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Nineties Rock Legends Launch New Supergroup Howl Owl Howl, Hitting the Road this Fall
A true rock supergroup is one of the most elusive creatures in music, yet today a new specimen emerges. Dubbed Howl Owl Howl and drawing on three of the most impactful careers in American rock, a star-studded new band (with an old school rock & roll soul) is alive, and kicking.
Founded by Grammy winning Hootie & the Blowfish frontman/multi-Platinum country star Darius Rucker, R.E.M. co-founder/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mike Mills and The Black Crowes co-founder/former drummer/lauded media personality Steve Gorman, Howl Owl Howl was born in 2021 from a longtime friendship, evolving from casual jam sessions into something unique.
Some 30 years in the making, the new band fuses organic roots rock with an open-minded alternative flair, matching a fluid, feel-oriented rhythm section to the barrel-chested vocal rasp of an iconic frontman.
Now powered by world-class instincts and their own personal chemistry, the band’s founding members spent years in the same orbit through their hard-touring ‘90s heyday, often saying they should start something of their own. With Howl Owl Howl, the moment has finally come – and these rock legends are far from done making noise.
“It feels great to be singing with a rock band again. It’s like buddies getting together, but also getting to play with your idols,” Rucker explains. “The stuff we’re writing is so different than anything I’ve tried to do before.”
“You never can explain band chemistry,” Mills adds. “We all like each other. And we all admire each other musically. All those things come together and if it weren’t fun, we wouldn’t be doing it.”
Howl Owl Howl’s debut track “My Cologne” arrives October 31.
Photo Credit: Steven Cohen
Meanwhile, Howl Owl Howl will start its first chapter doing what a rock band does best – hitting the road for the Howl Owl Howl Tour 2025. Showcasing their longtime creative camaraderie and unique new sound, nine initial dates kick off November 3 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with additional stops stretching across the Eastern U.S. and Midwest.
Along the way punchy garage rock and jangle pop will mix with throwback soul, blues and beyond, as self-penned songs veer from deeply personal to colorful and quirky – steeped in the rebellious passion and forever-young philosophy of rock … yet designed in a different phase of life.
Each show will combine three distinctive, award-winning talents in new and unheard ways, as the band performs their original music live for the first time.
“There’s not a single guarantee. We’re finally going to get to plug in and let it rip a little bit,” Gorman explains.
All tickets for the Howl Owl Howl Tour 2025 go on sale this Friday (9/26) at 10 a.m. local time. Full tour routing below.
Howl Owl Howl Tour 2025:
November 3 || Indianapolis, IN || The Vogue
November 4 || Chicago, IL || Metro Chicago
November 6 || Washington, D.C. || 9:30 Club
November 7 || Asbury Park, NJ || Stone Pony
November 8 || Boston, MA || Paradise Rock Club - Music Hall
November 11 || New York, NY || Webster Hall
November 12 || Philadelphia, PA || Union Transfer
November 14 || Athens, GA || Georgia Theatre
November 15 || Atlanta, GA || Variety Playhouse
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Eric Church Expands ‘Free the Machine Tour’ w/ 24 New Dates in 2026
With five shows underway of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour, Eric Church is expanding his run into 2026 with 24 new dates, kicking off January 22 and 23 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. Church will be joined across varying dates by special guests Kashus Culpepper, Caylee Hammack, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Stephen Wilson Jr. and 49 Winchester (support bios are available HERE).
The Free The Machine Tour comes on the heels of Church’s May 2 release of his ninth studio album, Evangeline vs. The Machine. Anchored by the 10-time GRAMMY nominee’s uncompromising vision and genre-defying songwriting, the album arrived to critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone lauding it as “dazzling, challenging, and a masterwork,” while GRAMMY.com dubbed Church “one of country's most authentic and fearless artists,” adding the album “emphasizes his creative conviction in a musical climate defined by viral moments and AI threats.”
Tickets to all shows are available to the general public beginning next Friday, October 3 at 10 a.m. local time. As always, premium members of the Church Choir will have early access to tickets through the Church Choir presale beginning Monday, September 29 at 10 a.m. local time. Premium members should check their email for presale details and can log in at EricChurch.com or the official Eric Church app to access their unique codes. A registration presale via Seated, available to non-premium Church Choir members and the general public, kicks off Tuesday, September 30 at 10 a.m. local time. To register, please visit EricChurch.com and sign up for your desired date.
Church’s 2025 run resumes tomorrow in Green Bay, Wisc. with special guests Marcus King Band.
For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.
Newly Announced 2026 Free the Machine Tour Markets, Venues and Special Guests:
Jan. 22 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack
Jan. 23 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack
Feb. 5 || Omaha, Neb. || CHI Health Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 6 || Sioux Falls, S.D. || Denny Sanford PREMIER Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 7 || St. Paul, Minn. || Grand Casino Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 12 || Toronto, ON || Scotiabank Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 13 || Buffalo, N.Y. || KeyBank Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 14 || Albany, N.Y. || MVP Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 19 || North Little Rock, Ark. || Simmons Bank Arena || 49 Winchester
Feb. 20 || Kansas City, Mo. || T-Mobile Center || 49 Winchester
Feb. 21 || St. Louis, Mo. || Enterprise Center || 49 Winchester
Feb. 26 || Tulsa, Okla. || BOK Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 27 || Fort Worth, Texas || Dickies Arena || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 28 || Austin, Texas || Moody Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Mar. 5 || Knoxville, Tenn. || Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center || 49 Winchester
Mar. 6 || Greensboro, N.C. || First Horizon Coliseum || 49 Winchester
Mar. 7 || North Charleston, S.C. || North Charleston Coliseum || 49 Winchester
Mar. 19 || Birmingham, Ala. || Legacy Arena at the BJCC || 49 Winchester
Mar. 20 || Atlanta, Ga. || State Farm Arena || 49 Winchester
Mar. 27 || Hollywood, Fla. || Hard Rock Live || Kashus Culpepper
Apr. 3 || Greenville, S.C. || Bon Secours Wellness Arena || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 4 || Charlotte, N.C. || Spectrum Center || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 10 || Jacksonville, Fla. || VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 11 || Tampa, Fla. || Benchmark International Arena || Ashley McBryde
Remaining 2025 Free the Machine Tour Markets, Venues and Special Guests:
Sept. 25 || Green Bay, Wisc. || Resch Center || Marcus King Band
Sept. 26 || Milwaukee, Wisc. || Fiserv Forum || Marcus King Band
Sept. 27 || Des Moines, Iowa || Wells Fargo Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 2 || Detroit, Mich. || Little Caesars Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 3 || Lexington, Ky. || Rupp Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 9 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Gainbridge Fieldhouse || Marcus King Band
Oct. 10 || Grand Rapids, Mich. || Van Andel Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 11 || Cleveland, Ohio || Rocket Arena || Marcus King Band
Oct. 23 || Salt Lake City, Utah || Delta Center || Charles Wesley Godwin
Oct. 24 || Boise, Idaho || ExtraMile Arena || Charles Wesley Godwin
Oct. 25 || Spokane, Wash. || Spokane Arena || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 6 || Vancouver, B.C. || Rogers Arena || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 7 || Portland, Ore. || Moda Center || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 8 || Seattle, Wash. || Climate Pledge Arena || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 13 || Sacramento, Calif. || Golden 1 Center || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 14 || Fresno, Calif. || SaveMart Center || Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 15 || Inglewood, Calif. || Intuit Dome || Charles Wesley Godwin
Texas Metal Juggernauts SCREAM AT THE SKY Have Officially Announced Their Smoke Criminals 2025 Tour Through South America
Brace yourselves, South America — the storm is coming. Texas metal juggernauts Scream At The Sky have officially announced their 2025 South America Tour kicking off October 16, delivering their signature brand of raw aggression, thunderous riffs, and unrelenting stage energy to a brand-new battlefield.
Known for their uncompromising sound and visceral live shows, Scream At The Sky is ready to unleash mayhem across South America, bringing fans a tour that promises to be nothing short of cathartic chaos.
Established in 2018, Houston based hard rock act
SCREAM AT THE SKY blends elements of hard rock, heavy metal, Hip hop and industrial to create a hook laden behemoth and one of Houston’s most exciting grass roots bands. Playing their first show in 2020 they started tearing up the streets one venue at a time creating a positivity and high energy rock and roll show!
Scream at the sky is a 3-man machine of hard-working individuals from across the USA traveling the world to create music for the misfits and misunderstood, letting them know the battles they face aren't alone!!!
SCREAM AT THE SKY is the brainchild of Dead Horse Trauma bassist Brian Carter, known for his relentless touring and indie sensibilities along with. Bringing forth Brian’s already legendary showmanship, SCREAM AT THE SKY presents deeply personal lyrics and a positive message wrapped neatly with high energy music and a live performance to match.
Being a complete DIY band, they have branded their product in multiple states and countries with old school tactics of good ole Rubber Sole Foot Patrol and creative work ethic …. but honest work ethic and always having a smile creates a good time and fun atmosphere for a in your face personal show experience!
SCREAM AT THE SKY is a shining example of independent DIY work ethic guided by the experience of a seasoned touring veteran who regularly works with the likes of many of the industry’s seasoned professionals.
Brian Carter and SCREAM AT THE SKY are also endoresed by: Spector Bass, EMG, Ernieball, ESP/LTD, True, Tone, Mesa Boogie, In Tune GP, Scorpion Percussion,
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Silly Goose Are "Split" With New Video
Buzzy rap x rock news-and-noisemakers Silly Goose are back with an album full of hard rock party jams. As is always the case with the Goose, they don't simply crash the party. They take over the party.
Their new album Keys to the City will arrive on October 17 via Blue Grape Music. Pre-order it here.
Today, Silly Goose shared the video for new single "Split." Watch it below.
The song is a bit of a sonic departure for the Goose, who are known for their hands-in-the-air, good-time-all-the-time anthems. Of course it features their signature grooves and rap x rock style, but with a bit more melancholic and moodily melodic vibe, thus showing off the band's dynamics and unexpected vulnerability.
"It's one of the outliers, and it showcases a different side of what we're capable of," singer Jackson Foster states. "The raps are more laidback and low-key, and the hook is sing-y. It's a song about not being ready to move on."
Silly Goose are touring through 2025, supporting Landmvrks this fall, along with headline dates in December. The band will headline shows in Europe in November, and support Hot Milk on select dates.
SILLY GOOSE ON TOUR:
WITH LANDMVRKS, NOVELISTS, + RESOLVE:
9/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hal
9/26 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre
9/27 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
9/29 — Vancouver, BC — Hollywood Theatre
9/30 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/1 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
10/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent
10/5 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theatre
10/7 — Dallas, TX — The Studio at the Factory
10/9 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
10/10 — Nashville, TN — The Basement East
10/11 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall
10/12 — Toronto, ON — The Opera House
U.S. HEADLINE SHOWS:
12/12 — Chattanooga, TN — JJ Bohemias
12/13 — Savannah, GA — The Sentient Bean
12/14 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits
12/16 — Raleigh, NC — Kings
12/18 — Washington DC — DC9
12/19 — Columbus, OH — A&R Music Bar
12/20 — Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier Dome
12/21 – St. Louis, MO — Atomic
Downswing Drop "Too Little Too Late" (Feat. Chris Roetter)
Darkness isn't merely a theme for Downswing — it's the environment they've learned to endure.
The Albany, New York outfit cultivates a heavy atmosphere and melodic depth, stripping away emotional armor and calloused defenses to reveal something raw and defiantly honest. The band’s new album, And Everything Was Dark, serves as both a mission statement and a bold leap forward.
It arrives October 24 via MNRK, the band's new label home. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band shares the video for new single "Too Little Too Late," featuring Chris Roetter of Like Moths to Flames.
Watch it below.
"At its core, 'Too Little Too Late' is about being in a dark place and realizing that help or comfort often arrives only after the damage is done," the band shares. "It's about wrestling with that helpless feeling of something constantly pulling you down, making you feel less like yourself every day."
Since 2016, Downswing have steadily evolved into a powerhouse of modern metal and groove. The group's current incarnation emphasizes big choruses, bigger breakdowns, atmosphere, and emotion. "This is the first time it feels like we're doing exactly what we want," says vocalist Harrison Seanor, who joined the band in 2020. "We're not chasing any specific trend or scene. We’'e Downswing."
Downswing are comprised of Seanor, guitarist Anthony Salvaggio, bassist Chris Arnold, and drummer Nick Manzella. Created with a focus on clarity and impact, And Everything Was Dark builds on the sonic foundation of their earlier work while boldly venturing into new territory. Gargantuan riffs and breakdowns intertwine with massive hooks, textures, and lyrics that resonate deeper than ever before. Downswing formed in 2018 and quickly made waves with their unique blend of metallic hardcore aggression and groove-driven heaviness. Early releases, such as the Dark Side of the Mind EP (2017) and Good Intentions (2020), cultivated a dedicated following in the underground and earned the band a reputation for high intensity. In a glowing 9/10 review, New Transcendence said 2022's New Lows EP "packs a hefty punch" and "a stellar appetizer to whatever is up next in the band's bright future." The Let This Life Devour You EP arrived in 2024.
Downswing are touring this September, opening for He Is Legend, who are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Suck Out the Poison album. All dates are below. The band will return to the road in November, supporting Great American Ghost and appearing alongside Wristmeetrazor and Saltwound. All dates are here.
DOWNSWING ON TOUR:
WITH HE IS LEGEND, EYES SET TO KILL, + TEETH:
9/23 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
9/24 — Covington, KY — Madison Theater
9/25 — Asheville, NC — Eulogy
9/26 —Raleigh, NC — Chapel Of Bones
*No Teeth
DOWNSWING ARE:
Harrison Seanor — Vocals
Anthony Salvaggio — Guitar
Chris Arnold — Bass
Nick Manzella — Drums
Dogma Announce Headlining U.S. Tour
Explosive and rebellious hard rock band DOGMA announce the U.S. headlining Time To Be Free tour. The tour kicks off October 23 in Anaheim, CA, and runs through November 23 in Westland, MI, including select co-headlining dates with A Killer’s Confession (the band led by Waylon Reavis, ex-Mushroomhead). Fans will also have the opportunity to join DOGMA face-to-face through limited Meet & Greet experiences, available now at www.officialdogma.com/meetngreet (please note that concert tickets are not included).
In honor of the season where shadows grow stronger, DOGMA unveils an exclusive Halloween presale at www.officialdogma.com/store. The collection features two limited-edition T-shirt designs, each package including the shirt of your choice, exclusive stickers, and a lanyard.
Lilith says,
“America… your silence has starved too long. Now the veil is torn, and we return not as guests, but as the storm you begged for in whispers. We cross the American land as fire incarnate, carrying the weight of every sin you tried to bury.
This tour is called 'Time To Be Free' not only after our latest single, but also because freedom is the core of Dogma. To be free is to break the chains of obedience, to tear down imposed morality, to rise above the herd that fears the truth. On these nights, we will not perform; we will liberate. Our music and our word are the weapons in this cultural battle against the doctrines that seek to limit us all.
Halloween is revelation. The season when masks burn, when shadows rise, when truth stands exposed. For this rite, we forged two relics, garments for the faithful. They exist only for this season, then they vanish forever.
And to those who dare to stand before me, the Meet & Greet is not a transaction; it is a covenant. Few will hold it. Even fewer will understand it.
The Time To Be Free is here. Burning, consuming, unstoppable. Confess. Submit. Or be erased. Your call.”
Worshippers can purchase tickets here: https://officialdogma.com/dogmaverse/.
U.S. Tour Dates:
Oct 23 Anaheim, CA - Parrish@HOB
Oct 24 Reno, NV - Alpine
Oct 26 Las Vegas, N - B-Side
Oct 28 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Oct 30 Dallas, TX - Trees
Oct 31 Lubbock, TX - Jake’s
Nov 1 Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Nov 4 Tampa, FL - Orpheum
Nov 5 Orlando, FL - Conduit
Nov 6 Pompano Beach, FL - Piper’s Pub
Nov 8 Atlanta, GA - Purgatory
Nov 11 Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse*
Nov 12 Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho Theater*
Nov 13 Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz*
Nov 14 Harrisburg, PA - Capitol City Music Hall*
Nov 15 Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theater*
Nov 17 Hobart, IN - The Art Theater*
Nov 18 Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache@Intersection*
Nov 19 Columbus, OH The King of Clubs*
Nov 20 Cadillac, MI - Venue Events Center*
Nov 21 Joliet, IL - The Forge*
Nov 22 Ringle, WI - Q&Z Expo*
Nov 23 Westland, MI - Token Lounge*
*with A Killer’s Confession
Born from the union of heavy metal and unapologetic sensuality, DOGMA is less a band and more an exorcism. Their performances bleed theatrics and throb with tension — an altar where riffs reign, inhibitions collapse, and every beat is a confession.
In their church, there is no shame — only truth.
No penance — only passion.
No gods — only DOGMA.
DOGMA was never created to entertain; it was forged to awaken.
Their shows are not concerts; they are rites where fire and flesh collide, where sound becomes weapon and word becomes blade. Every stage they set foot on turns into a battlefield against the doctrines that seek to keep the world silent, obedient, and small.
In their temple, there is no forgiveness to beg for, no chains to protect you, no gods to answer to.
There is only the scream of truth, the hunger of passion, and the freedom to choose.
Be free, only if you want to.
Kneel if you must... but it is not to pray.
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OPETH Announce North American Tour Part 2, 2026
Swedish progressive metal titans OPETH are preparing to return across the Atlantic to bring their fearless 14th studio album to stages across North America. The critically acclaimed The Last Will And Testament (released on November 22, 2024 through Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music), saw frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt return to growling vocal territory for the first time in 16 years. The Last Will And Testament North American Tour Part 2 will begin in February 2026.
OPETH's return to North America follows a busy 2025 schedule including their summer festival run, the second proper European leg of their The Last Will And Testament tour in Autumn, and a 9-date journey to Australia, New Zealand and Japan throughout November.
The Last Will And Testament North American Tour Part 2, 2026
05.02.2026 US - Montclair, The Wellmont Theater
06.02.2026 US - Boston, Orpheum Theatre
07.02.2026 US - Philadelphia, The Filmore Philadelphia
10.02.2026 US - Detroit, Masonic Jack White Theatre
11.02.2026 US - Chicago, Riviera Theatre
12.02.2026 US - St-Louis, The Pageant
14.02.2026 US - Dallas, The Bomb Factory
15.02.2026 US - Houston, Bayou Music Center
16.02.2026 US - San Antonio, Majestic Theatre
18.02.2026 US - Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Center
20.02.2026 US - Las Vegas, The Pearl
21.02.2026 US - Riverside, Riverside Municipal Auditorium
22.02.2026 US - Sacramento, Channel 24
24.02.2026 US - Seattle, Paramount Theatre
25.02.2026 CA - Vancouver, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
The Last Will And Testament is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of OPETH’s finest material to date. Just as OPETH welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story - this time with growls we had not heard since the 2008 Watershed.
OPETH’s 14th album was written by Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (THE HEARD, ex-CRUCIFIED BARBARA). The Last Will And Testament was co-produced by Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (GHOST, THE HELLACOPTERS), engineered by Boman, Joe Jones (KILLING JOKE, ROBERT PLANT), and OPETH, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the rest of the band mixing at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe Studios in Stockholm. The strings on The Last Will And Testament were arranged by Åkerfeldt and Dave Stewart (EGG, KHAN) and conducted by Stewart at Angel Studios in London. Not one to miss a beat, visual artist Travis Smith returns to the fold, crafting his 11th cover, a haunting ‘photograph’ reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick's infamous Overlook Hotel photograph. Miles Showell (ABBA, QUEEN) also revisits mastering and vinyl lacquer cutting at Abbey Road Studios in London.
Order/stream The Last Will And Testament: https://opeth.rpm.link/lastwillPR
Purchase physical copies and merch HERE: https://opeth.omerch.com/
OPETH are:
Mikael Åkerfeldt | vocals, guitars
Fredrik Åkesson | guitars, backing vocals
Martín Méndez | bass
Waltteri Väyrynen | drums, percussion
Joakim Svalberg | keys, backing vocals
More on OPETH:
opeth.com | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | RPM
Guilt Trip Sign to Roadrunner + Share Video for New Single "Burn"
The band — Jay Valentine [vocals], Jak Maden [guitar], Sam Baker[guitar], Tom Aimson [drums], and Lily Kilcoyne [bass]— shares the video for "BURN," its debut single for the label. And it's quite a ripper than captures the riff-roaring essence of classic thrash with a thoroughly modern and stadium-sized edge.
Watch the video below.
"We are thrilled to announce that Guilt Trip have signed to Roadrunner Records," the band states about the new partnership, which feels like home for both sides. "To celebrate, we present 'Burn,' our brand new single and first with the label. Roadrunner and its history forged Guilt Trip's sound as you know it, so this collaboration always felt inevitable. Thank you so much to the fans for the unwavering support throughout the years — this is only the beginning. Here's to the next chapter."
Maden offers a deeper insight into the song, saying, "Sonically, it's a metal song with hardcore influences sprinkled in. To us, it felt a little bit like old Machine Head. It's definitely an anthem. As soon as we finished it, I knew it needed a simple repeated line until the drop and 'wall of death' section. We won't even need to tell the crowd what to do."
Guilt Trip will spend the fall touring alongside Kublai Khan and will appear at Louder Than Life in Louisville on September 18 and at New England Metal and Hardcore Fest on September 20.
GUILT TRIP ON TOUR:
WITH KUBLAI KHAN:
9/21 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
9/23 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
9/24 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
9/26 — Mckees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre
9/27 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
9/28 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
9/30 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
10/1 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
10/3 — Birmingham, AL — Furnace Fest 2025
10/4 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
10/5 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues Myrtle Beach
10/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
10/8 — St Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
10/10 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
10/11 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
10/12 — Dallas, TX — The Factory In Deep Ellum
10/14 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
10/15 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
10/16 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
10/17 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
10/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell @ The Complex
10/21 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
10/23 — Sacramento, CA — Ace Of Spades
10/24 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic
10/25 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
10/26 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
The Pretty Wild Announce New Album 'zero.point.genesis' out November 21 via Sumerian Records + Drop "PARADOX" Official Video
Rising metaphysical metalcore powerhouse The Pretty Wild have announced their debut album, 'zero.point.genesis' out November 21 via Sumerian Records. The forthcoming full-length includes previously released fan-favorite tracks "OMENS", "Button Eyes", "living ded", and the smash-hit "sLeepwALKeR" will be available as a physical bonus track. Altogether, the tracks have already amassed a staggering 20 million streams on Spotify alone and nearly 3.3 million views and counting on YouTube. In celebration of the news, the sisters have released a new track from the album "PARADOX" and the accompanying official video. When asked about the album, the band shared:
"'zero.point.genesis' is an album of collapse and resurrection, mythic, yet memeable in its rawness. For me, it’s about battling and ultimately healing the fake ego structures forged in trauma that kept me small, erasing my feminine gifts to fall in line. It’s crawling through the haunted shadow void society is too afraid to face, and emerging closer to my core essence through reclamation of those feminine gifts." -JYL
"This record is layered with multiple dimensions of interpretation; the more you listen, the further you traverse through them with us. We pushed into concepts that once felt untouchable to us, we set external input aside, and wrote them anyway. It’s an album of poetic contrasts, brutally heavy moments, with haunting instrumentation and flayed open lyrics. Woven throughout are nods to our personal interests, theatrical elements, classical composition, and moments of rage and playfulness." – JULES
Pre-order 'zero.point.genesis' here, stream "PARADOX" here and watch the official video below.
After a momentous summer tearing up the stage on the Hell Hath No Fury Tour while making their Welcome To Rockville and Inkcarceration debuts, The Pretty Wild will next hit the road with Set It Off, Fame On Fire and VANA beginning Tuesday, October 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. For ticket information, please click here.
The Pretty Wild Upcoming Tour Dates:
10/28/2025 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
10/29/2025 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
10/30/2025 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
11/1/2025 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues Cleveland
11/4/2025 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago
11/7/2025 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
11/8/2025 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
11/10/2025 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Spokane
11/11/2025 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
11/12/2025 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
11/14/2025 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
11/16/2025 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater
11/17/2025 - Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory
11/20/2025 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
11/21/2025 - Dallas, TX @ Southside Music Hall
11/23/2025 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues Orlando
11/25/2025 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
11/26/2025 - Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew's Hall
11/28/2025 - Indianapolis, IN @ Old National Centre
11/30/2025 - Buffalo, NY@ Buffalo RiverWorks
12/1/2025 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall
12/2/2025 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
12/5/2025 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
12/6/2025 - Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
12/7/2025 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
12/9/2025 - Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
12/10/2025 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
ABOUT THE PRETTY WILD
The Pretty Wild is a genre-bending, boundary-breaking powerhouse fusing rebellious spirit with raw, heartfelt lyricism that speaks to a generation craving authenticity. Refusing to be confined by the rules and expectations of traditional society, The Pretty Wild embrace their relentless pursuit of truth beyond societal expectations, all while making music for everyone brave enough to break free. With already amassing over 37 million all-time streams and having made their debut performances this year at major national festivals such as Welcome To Rockville and Inkcarceration 2025, with a upcoming tour with Set It Off, Fame On Fire, and VANA on the horizon, the sky is the limit for the sister duo who are further solidifying themselves as a force to be reckoned with in modern heavy music.
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. HITCHES THEIR HARDCORE RIG TO NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
The Inland Empire, a lovely area just east of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in Southern California known as much for its great weather and beautiful deserts as its devastating wildfires and threatening faultlines, is now the epicenter for one of hardcore music’s biggest breakouts, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.
Over the last year, the five-piece wrecking crew has slayed the scene faster than the Green Goblin big rig from “Maximum Overdrive.” Armed with only a demo and a couple of singles, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have managed to dominate the pit with their reckless brand of cataclysmic hardcore at shows with TERROR, COMEBACK KID and STICK TO YOUR GUNS and performances at Welcome To Rockville, LDB Fest, Sound & Fury, Warped Tour and Inkcarceration to name a few.
Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the signing of the Truck, who’ve just dropped a rampaging new track/video called ‘BACK-WHEEL STOMP.’
Commenting on the signing and single the band states:
“We’re super stoked to be on Nuclear Blast! They’re such a legendary label that a lot of our influences have been a part of so it’s also a wild full circle moment for all of us to be involved like this! ‘BACK-WHEEL STOMP’ is one of our heaviest songs we’ve made and it’s just the beginning of what we’re ready to unleash with Nuclear Blast.”
Label Manager and Head of A&R for Nuclear Blast America, Tommy Jones, adds:
“Whatcha gonna do when THE TRUCK runs wild on you?!?”
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. are currently on tour, performing at Louder Than Life Festival today, followed by headline dates, appearances at New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, Riot Fest and Furnace Fest and a tour with CHIODOS and HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS in November.
Stream ‘BACK-WHEEL STOMP’: https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/backwheel-stomp
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
Sep 22 - Ottawa, ON - Overflow
Sep 24 - Cleveland, OH - Foundry
Sep 25 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary
Sep 26 - Indianapolis, IN - Hoosier Dome
Sep 28 - Nashville, TN - The End
Sep 30 - Augusta, GA - Grantski Records
Oct 1 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern
Oct 2 - Atlanta, GA - Culture Shock
Oct 4 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest
w/CHIODOS & HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS:
Nov 6 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Nov 7 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom
Nov 8 - Chattanooga, TN - The Signal
Nov 10 - Fayetteville, AR - Ozark Music Hall
Nov 11 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall
Nov 12 - Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall
Nov 13 - Tampa, FL - The Ritz Ybor
Nov 16 - Orlando, FL - Warped Tour
Nov 17 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
Nov 18 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
Nov 19 - Virginia Beach, VA - The Dome
Nov 21 - Baltimore, MD - Nevermore Hall
Nov 22 - Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center
Nov 23 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater
Nov 25 - Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues
Nov 26 - Wallingford, CT - The Dome @ Toyota Oakdale Theater
Nov 29 - Albany, NY - Empire Live
Nov 30 - Buffalo, NY - Electric City
Dec 1 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
Dec 2 - Columbus, OH - KEMBA LIve!
Dec 3 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s
Dec 6 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
Dec 7 - West Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
Dec 10 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion
Dec 11 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete St. Amphitheater
Dec 12 - Austin, TX - Emo’s
Dec 14 - Albuquerque, NM - Revel
Dec 16 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
Dec 18 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
Dec 20 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Auditorium
About BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:
Born in the inland empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions.
2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp.
Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires.
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again.
Big riffs. Big energy. BIG ASS TRUCK.
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You and Wes and Laurel. Together at last!
Somehow you did not learn your lesson the last time, so here we are dragging our southern drawl back up to the northeast again. We are trading sweet tea for black coffee, cowboy boots for subway steps, and praying our tour van survives another round of toll booths.
After that we'll sink our toes in the sand in Florida!
The truth is we could not do this without you, and we are so thankful to have more friends than ever waiting for us along the way. You will find the full schedule and ticket links below.
TOUR DATES
Sep 26 • THE STATION • Louisville, TN
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Oct 4 • SCRUFFY ROOTS FESTIVAL • Knoxville, TN
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Oct 6 - 10 • DOLLYWOOD HARVESTFEST • Pigeon Forge, TN
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Oct 16 • THE LOFT AT MANOR MILL • Monkton, MD
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Oct 19 • VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION • Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Oct 22 • THE BITTER END • New York, NY
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Oct 26 • KIVA HOUSE CONCERTS • Pinehurst, MA
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Oct 30 • THE SPIRE CENTER • Plymouth, MA
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Nov 2 • HISTORIC GOULDSBORO TRAIN STATION • Gouldsboro, PA
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Nov 13 • THE SUGARSHACK DOWNTOWN • Bonita Springs, FL
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Nov 14 • PHILLIPI CREST CLUB • Sarasota, FL
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Nov 15 • TROLL MUSIC • Venice, FL
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Come laugh, cry, and sing with us, and we promise to give you a night you will not forget.
With gratitude and a little sass,
Wes & Laurel
THE YOUNG FABLES
BLACKBRAID Kicks Off North American Headlining Tour
Indigenous solo black metal project BLACKBRAID is now embarking on its first ever North American headliner, in which he will be supported by Lamp of Murmuur and Dödsrit, with Gudsforladt replacing LoM as support for two Canadian dates. The trek will kick off today, September 18, in San Diego, CA and will make its way around the U.S. + Canada until the final stop on October 11 in Los Angeles, CA. Many dates have already sold out, have had venue upgrades due to demand, or are close to selling out!
Blackbraid will then be headlining the UK and Ireland from April 9 - 14, 2026, in which he will be supported by WINTERFYLLETH + NOCTEM. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.
Vinyl and cassette formats of 'Blackbraid III,' as well as new merch designs, can be found via Blackbraid.US & Blackbraid.EU while the album can be streamed or downloaded HERE.
Blackbraid is a solo indigenous black metal project from from the depths of the Adirondack wilderness creating music as raw and powerful as the mountains from whence it came…
BLACKBRAID North American Tour w/ Lamp of Murmuur + Dödsrit,:
09/18: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [LOW TICKET WARNING]
09/19: Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live
09/20: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
09/22: Dallas, TX @ Trees
09/24: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory) [LOW TICKET WARNING]
09/25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
09/26: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [VENUE UPGRADE]
09/27: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows [SOLD OUT]
09/28: Albany, NY @ Empire Live
09/30: Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs) [LOW TICKET WARNING]
10/01: Montreal, QC @ Café Campus * [LOW TICKET WARNING]
10/02: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground * [LOW TICKET WARNING]
10/03: Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
10/04: Chicago, IL @ Reggies [SOLD OUT]
10/05: St. Paul, MN @ The Turf Club [SOLD OUT]
10/07: Denver, CO @ HQ
10/08: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/10: Oakland, CA @ Thee Stork Club [LOW TICKET WARNING]
10/11: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
*w/ Gudsforladt, no LoM
Creator of Blackbraid: Sgah’gahsowáh
'Blackbraid III' Album Credits:
Composed & performed by Sgah'gahsowáh
Drums, recording, mixing & mastering by Neil Schneider
Guitar solo in “God of Black Blood" performed by Randy Moore
“Fleshbound" originally composed by Lord Belial
Painting by Adam Burke
Illustration by Adrian Baxter
Visual development & graphic design by Wolf Mountain Productions
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Official Merch Store (EU)
Blackbraid is an independent artist and is not contracted to or owned by any music label.
OBSIDIAN TONGUE Kicks Off West Coast Headliner
Progressive black metal duo OBSIDIAN TONGUE is now kicking off a West Coast U.S. headliner! The trek starts in Seattle, WA today, September 18 and will dominate 10 cities until the final stop in Spring Valley, CA on September 27. The tour will celebrate the release of OBSIDIAN TONGUE's latest studio album, 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn." The full itinerary can be found below!
'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn,' which is out now via Profound Lore Records and can be ordered HERE.
Comprised of multi-instrumentalist Brendan Hayter (Thrawsunblat/Obsequiae live) and drummer Raymond Capizzo (Falls Of Rauros/Panopticon live), OBSIDIAN TONGUE returned to the all-analog Mystic Valley Studio, where their first two records were made, to print their Covid-era home sessions onto two-inch tape. Mixed and mastered in the analog domain as well by Alex Garcia-Rivera, 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn' boasts a unique and unmistakable sonic force amidst the modern digital landscape; created with a total absence of click tracks, quantization, or sound replacement of any kind.
OBSIDIAN TONGUE Tour Dates:
09/18: Seattle, WA @ BYC
09/19: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's
09/20: Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
09/21: Olympia, WA @ The Crypt
09/22: Medford, OR @ Rockafairy Express
09/23: Nevada City, NV @ The Owl Cave
09/24: Santa Rosa, CA @ The Shop
09/25: Fresno, CA @ Summer Fox Brewing
09/26: Los Angeles, CA @ Five Star Bar
09/27: Spring Valley, CA @ The Bancroft
Sixteen years into the band’s existence, Obsidian Tongue clearly show no signs of running out of new ways to alter their sound - song by song, album by album.
Lineup:
Brendan Hayter - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Synth
Raymond Capizzo - Drums
Recorded @ Mystic Valley Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Alex Garcia-Rivera
Photos by: Stephanie Sintra
Pre-Orders: https://linktr.ee/obsidiantongue
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Maddox Batson’s Latest Track “Coincidence” Out Now
On the heels of his I Need A Truck Tour kick-off, rising 15-year-old artist and Billboard Magazine’s youngest male artist to appear on 21 Under 21, Maddox Batson, releases the upbeat, sentimental track “Coincidence.” Available via Prosper Entertainment / Warner Records, Batson’s latest admits that a certain kind of love is no coincidence. Listen to the track and watch the music video below.
Written by Beau Bailey, Casey Brown, Travis Wood and Batson, “Coincidence” taps into Batson’s signature combination of vulnerable country lyrics derived from honest observation and young love’s perspective.
Recently, Batson kicked off his I Need A Truck Tour in Richmond, Virginia on September 7 and hits 29 markets before wrapping in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama on November 2. Key stops include Kansas City, MO; Milwaukee, WI; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
Batson is also joining Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour for select dates, including a stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on October 2.
The 15-year-old also recently released “No More,” a powerful track that taps into heartbreak and healing with a combination of grit, vulnerability and raw emotional delivery. Fueled by a hook-heavy chorus and defiant lyrics, “No More” highlights Batson’s continued evolution as both a songwriter and performer.
NBC Nightly News hailed Batson as “A young star, new on the country charts already striking a chord and hitting all the right notes.” At the same time, Forbes declares him as a teen who “blends country and pop with heartfelt vocals.” Batson continues to build a loyal fan base thanks to his high-energy shows, honest storytelling and genre-blending sound that connects across generations.
Following a breakout year that included his Grand Ole Opry debut, a high-profile appearance at Stagecoach, “Coincidence” is available here and on all streaming platforms.
Photo Credit: ShotsByCarl.LLC
Maddox Batson’s I Need A Truck Tour Routing:
September 19 || Jacksonville, FL || Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
September 20 || LaGrange, GA || Sweetland Amphitheater at Boyd Park
September 21 || Myrtle Beach, SC || House of Blues
September 23 || Columbia, SC || The Senate
September 24 || Greenville, NC || The State Theatre
September 26 || Greensboro, NC || Piedmont Hall
September 27 || Charlotte, NC || The Fillmore Charlotte
September 28 || Norfolk, VA || The NorVa
September 30 || Lexington, KY || Manchester Music Hall
October 1 || Knoxville, TN || The Mill & Mine
October 4 || Fayetteville, AR || JJ's Live
October 5 || Oklahoma City, OK || The Criterion
October 7 || Kansas City, MO || The Truman
October 9 || Milwaukee, WI || The Rave
October 10 || West Des Moines, IA || Val Air Ballroom
October 12 || Omaha, NE || Steelhouse Omaha
October 14 || Grand Rapids, MI || The Intersection
October 21 || Pittsburgh, PA || Stage AE
October 22 || Philadelphia, PA || The Fillmore Philadelphia
October 24 || Huntington, NY || The Paramount
October 25 || Wallingford, CT || The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
October 26 || Boston, MA || MGM Music Hall at Fenway
October 28 || Sayreville, NJ || Starland Ballroom
October 29 || Silver Spring, MD || The Fillmore Silver Spring
October 31 || Gonzales, LA || Boots On The Bayou Music Festival
November 1 || Brandon, MS || City Hall Live
November 2 || Birmingham, AL || Avondale Brewing Company
Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour Support Dates:
October 2 || Nashville, TN || Bridgestone Arena
October 16 || Maryland Heights, MO || Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
October 17 || Rosemont, IL || Allstate Arena
October 18 || Saint Paul, MN || Xcel Energy Center
About Maddox Batson:
Maddox Batson navigates the world with wisdom and wit far beyond his 15 years. After the Nashville-born, Alabama-based songwriter began gaining notoriety covering songs from Zach Bryan, Red Clay Strays and more, he started to write his own songs. Thanks to early singles like “Tears In The River” and “I Wanna Know,” Batson quickly showed that he wasn’t only a star at covering country hits, but an excellent writer of his own home-cooked cuts – a practice he saw first-hand as a co-writer on Lana Del Rey and Quavo’s smash hit collaboration, “Tough.”
With the arrival of his deluxe EP First Dance (The After Party), Batson was ready to show the world you’re never too young to be the face of music all while preparing for sold-out live shows across the country with his I Need A Truck Tour. Batson also recently made his debut appearance at Stagecoach Music Festival and released “No More” on July 31. Life is moving fast for the multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar & mandolin) and he’s trying his best to remain a kid while becoming next up in country-pop music. “It can be overwhelming, this life, but I’ve got a lot of good people surrounding me,” he explains. “I’m still just a kid, though, and I’m happy about that.”
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Greyhaven Drop "Where the Light Leaves Us" Visualizer
GREYHAVEN — Brent Mills [vocals], Nick Spencer [guitar], Johnny Muench[bass], and Ethan Spray [drums] — will release their new album, Keep It Quiet, on October 10 via Solid State. Pre-order the record, produced by Will Putney, here.
The Louisville band shares the visualizer for the new single "Where the Light Leaves Us."
Watch it below.
"Last year was a bit of a struggle for me," says Mills. "I dealt with a lot of things, and I was dealing with them poorly. It's a conversation I was having with myself. I'm saying, 'You've got to dial it back. It's not going in the right direction.' The moment we wrote it in the basement, I knew it was special.”
This fall, Greyhaven will tour the UK and Europe with Better Lovers from September 24 through October 29. Dates are here. The band will also embark on a headline tour of the U.S. in November and December. Those dates are below.
GREYHAVEN ON TOUR:
11/12 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge
11/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung-Fu Necktie
11/14 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
11/15 — Baltimore. MD — Metro Gallery
11/16 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
11/19 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
11/20 — Greenville, SC — Radio Room
11/21 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
11/22 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
11/23 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum
11/26 — Nashville, TN — The End
11/29 — Dallas, TX — RBC
12/01 — Anaheim, CA — The Parish @ House Of Blues
12/02 — Phoenix, AZ — Rebel Lounge
12/05 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theatre
12/06 — Kansas City, MO — The Rino
12/08 — Columbus, OH — Ace Of Cups
12/09 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
12/10 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
12/11 — Louisville, KY — Whirling Tiger
12/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
12/13 — Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier Dome
ABOUT GREYHAVEN:
Greyhaven tap into the sound of truths unleashed — messy in its disjointed and extreme edges, magnetic in its melodies, and massive in its emotional outpour. The group has remained a singular presence since their 2013 arrival. Tallying millions of streams, they naturally progressed over the course of Empty Black[2018], This Bright and Beautiful World [2022], and the Stereo Grief EP [2024]. The band incited tastemaker applause from Brooklyn Vegan, New Noise Magazine, OnesToWatch, Revolver, and Outburn, who highlighted their "tight, polished sound with the energy of the band’s camaraderie shining through." They've toured with the likes of Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Better Lovers, and more. The Louisville, KY band sonically and personally lay everything on the table with their third full-length album, Keep It Quiet [Solid State Records]. Throughout 2024, the musicians constructed what would become the album, collaborating with producer Will Putney [Body Count, Knocked Loose Bad Omens]. During the sessions, they widened their sonic palette.
Finnish Melodeath Titans WOLFHEART Unleash New Video For "Forefathers", From 'Draconian Darkness II' EP
Finnish melodic death metal titans WOLFHEART have unleashed a new video for "Forefathers", from their new EP, Draconian Darkness II, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. "Forefathers" lets the dynamic nature of WOLFHEART's sound shine with a blend of stormy orchestrations, layered vocals (featuring performances by members of BEFORE THE DAWN, SUOTANA, and FULL HOUSE BREW CREW), and surprisingly delicate piano accents. With frigid and ferocious vocal deliveries and a massive chorus, the song spins a tale of revenge in a lonesome, bleak northern landscape.
Vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen comments: "'Forefathers' is a musical and lyrical combination of our mythology-themed King of the North (2022) and our latest album Draconian Darkness, which painted a bleak and apocalyptic soundscape. Vengeful and violent text meets mighty nordic riffs and melodies. A perfect partner for the 'Carnivore' single."
Watch the video Below.
This five-track release showcases every facet of WOLFHEART’s trademark sound: raw, poetic, and powerfully atmospheric. Featuring two new tracks (including orchestral and acoustic versions), plus a crushing live rendition from their latest album, Draconian Darkness II captures the band’s cold grandeur in both studio precision and on-stage intensity. Founder Tuomas Saukkonen continues to refine his vision with haunting melodies, relentless drumming, and evocative storytelling rooted in Northern landscapes. Draconian Darkness II is a journey through desolate beauty, bleak emotion, and thundering metal.
Draconian Darkness II is WOLFHEART at their best: melancholic, massive, and deeply melodic. With new songs, orchestral depth, and raw live energy, this EP is a cold flame burning bright in the dark.
WOLFHEART’s Draconian Darkness II EP is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music! Two new tracks (plus orchestral & acoustic versions) and a live cut of crushing northern metal: cold, poetic, and unforgettable.
Order HERE: https://wolfheart.rpm.link/DD2PR
WOLFHEART – Draconian Darkness Over Europe 2025
+ Special guest: Before The Dawn
+ Supports: Suotana & FULL HOUSE B.C. (except for Spain)
About WOLFHEART:
Founded by the hardworking multi-instrumentalist Tuomas Saukkonen (known for BEFORE THE DAWN, BLACK SUN AEON, etc.), WOLFHEART represents a unique blend of sinister atmosphere and intense Northern European metal. Their music combines raw power with poetic depth, earning them significant acclaim within the global metal community.
While WOLFHEART's art is primarily inspired by their Finnish surroundings, their albums weave eclectic stories that connect nature and human emotions. With each release, they have expanded their artistic horizons, continually enriching their musical expression.
WOLFHEART are:
Tuomas Saukkonen | vocals, guitars
Vageliss Karzis | guitars, vocals
Lauri Silvonen | bass, vocals
Joonas Kauppinen | drums
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