SIENA ROOT - Double Live Album 'Made in KuBa Out Now

“Dynamic Root Rock Experience” is still the best term to describe SIENA ROOT’s music, and that's also exactly what the Swedish quartet’s new double live album Made in KuBa is all about. Named after the location of its creation, Jena, Germany’s Kulturbahnhof (short form: KuBa), the follow-up to the band’s previous, highly-acclaimed live document Root Jam (2011) takes off where its predecessor left off in many ways.  Made in KuBa is out now via Perception – a Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.
 

Recorded during three intimate concert nights in March 2024, the result is, of course, an all-analogue recording which continues the traditional way of capturing the audiophile band’s art. Where many artists would hesitate to bring a full-on tape recorder to a live event, it’s totally given for SIENA ROOT to do so in a no-compromise fashion. Made in KuBa isn’t only another live album but a comprehensive experience in its purest form: no overdubs were added and no tricks were used in the studio afterwards. Once again, the songs you can hear are strictly what’s played and bring the energy all the way from the stage to the speakers of the Swede’s fans. The outfit’s much-loved jams are there, lots of improvisation as well as the whole spectra from light to shade, and to ensure the all-analogue quality control, sound engineer Ove Noring, who’s been working with the band all the way since 2006’s Kaleidoscope, was brought in as tape operator to record SIENA ROOT’s shows at the iconic KuBa venue.

So what’s new? In order to make Made In KuBa no simple repetition of their Root Jam concept though, SIENA ROOT went for a bunch of refreshing ideas with the first one being the scenery. As mentioned, the band travelled all the way to Jena this time, where they found the perfect surroundings at Kulturbahnhof. “We couldn’t have been happier: KuBa was exactly the place to be after we had experienced countless memorable concerts there throughout the years,” they recall. While the musical spine of SIENA ROOT is a quartet -- consisting of long-time and founding members Sam Riffer (bass) and Love Forsberg (drums & percussion), completed by Zubaida Solid (vocals & keys) and Johan Borgström (guitars), who both joined their ranks after the release of Root Jam -- they were also supported by two talented guests for a number of songs to make this special occasion more unique: long-time brother in arms Erik Peterson (keys) and Lisa Isaksson (flute). Additionally, the forthcoming opus consists of songs from the group’s entire catalogue which aren’t featured songs on Root Jam at all, and to thank their loyal fans, SIENA ROOT even involved them in creating the set list. They add: “We knew that not each and every fan from around the world would be able to witness these historic nights, that’s why we decided to have them included by influencing the Made In KuBa track listing.”

In the end, Made In KuBa includes twelve wisely picked tracks which can be enjoyed from October 3, 2025 - brought to the world through PERCEPTION. And it’ll be available in various formats: CD, digital, and - most importantly - vinyl. A version which has always been a crucial factor throughout SIENA ROOT’s career, who even pressed their 2004 debut album A New Day Dawning on the ‘black gold’ when the returning vinyl boom was still in the distant future. The band prefer the traditional way of listening and therefore took extra-care of its execution. Mastered at half-speed, SIENA ROOT technically reflect on the old days in this case. They conclude: “Half-speed mastering’ is a trick of the past that the vinyl junkies out there should be familiar with. It’s just a very delicate yet complicated process of cutting that makes “Made In KuBa” an even more three-dimensional listening pleasure for both you and us!” Enough said: now it's the world's turn to enjoy and to catch the group live during their supporting “Double Live Release Tour” across Europe in October 2025, if you like what you hear!
 
Order it here online or visit your favorite local record store for the full analogue experience!

SIENA ROOT are:
Zubaida Solid | vocals, keys
Johan Borgström | guitars
Sam Riffer | bass
Love Forsberg | drums, percussion
 
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Avatar Show Their "Death And Glitz" in New Video

The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — previously announced the thoroughly fitting October 31 release of their latest masterwork Don't Go in the Forest. Pre-save it here.

Today, the band shares the visuazlier for the new single "Death And Glitz." Watch it below. 

Eckerström states, ":Death and Glitz' is a song about perversion and detachment. A homeless, young runaway collapses and dies on a dancefloor. The crime scene tape becomes a red velvet rope. The investigator's camera flashes like paparazzi on the red carpet. We love her for dying. Now, she's perfect. Obedient. Anything you want." 

He continues. "The true crime genre is as sick as the sickest goregrind band you've ever heard. Its popularity and the form in which it's being consumed, as a choice between Mickey Mouse and hospital dramas, reveals a darkness. The best ones are when it's someone young and attractive. A couple goes hiking. Only the man returns. What do we project on this very real person's very real tragedy? Do we see ourselves, with a strange envy for being so desired? Do we see a canvas on which we can paint the perfect future, if we were there to make it right? Do we completely dehumanize the victim and those who lost her, obsessed with the puzzle? No matter the reason, it is clear that no one is more obedient than the dead. People simply like it when death has a nice rack."

Regarding the album, Eckerström offers, "The secret ingredient is that we still feel like we're just getting started. Don't Go In The Forest is an album filled to the brim with stuff we've never done before. It's all songs and concepts we haven't been close to touch until now. The mind is wild and we have lost ourselves in the darkest woods, filled with memories, and fantasies. Forbidden thoughts that must be spoken."

He concludes, "It would have been impossible to make this album at any other time than now. That's all we ever wanted, and I think you'll find it's all you ever wanted too."

Avatar have gone from strength to strength over the past several years. There's the critically acclaimed, 2023-released album Dance Devil Dance, which included their first #1 at Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay, "The Dirt I'm Buried In." There have been scores of sold-out headline shows across the globe, and an actual fossil named after them. The list goes on and on.

But the past is the past and the future is, well, dark in the best possible way and that's JUST how Avatar like it!

Avatar will spend the foreseeable future (if not forever) on the road — with forthcoming tours supporting Iron Maiden and Metallica, along with the band's biggest show EVER in Mexico City. See below for a complete rundown of the band's planned tour activity for the next two years.

Avatar show no signs of pausing to take a breath in their quest for absolute world domination — much less stopping. 

2025 U.S. HEADLINE TOUR:
11/5 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren 
11/6 — San Diego, CA —  The Observatory San Diego
11/7 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/8 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
11/10 — Seattle, WA — Moore Theater 
11/11 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre 
11/12 — Boise, ID — Revolution 
11/14 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union 
11/15 — Denver, CO — Fillmore 
11/17 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore 
11/18 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee 
11/20 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit 
11/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE 
11/22 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/23 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring 
11/25 — Huntington, NY — Paramount
11/26 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
11/28 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
11/29 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
11/30 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester's Paristown Hall
12/2 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theater
12/4 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
12/6 — Tulsa, OK —  Tulsa Theater
12/7 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues

For centuries the circus would come to town. Now, for the first time in history, the gravitational pull of Avatar is so strong that the town is coming to the circus. A circus deep in the forest. A forbidden place. A taboo you are destined to break.

AVATAR ARE
Johannes Eckerström — Vocalist
Jonas Jarlsby — Guitarist
Tim Öhrström — Guitarist
 Henrik Sandelin — Bassist 
John Alfredsson — Drummer

San Francisco's OCTAVIAN WINTERS unleash dark and primal 'Saints of Absolution'

San Francisco post-punk outfit Octavian Winters presents 'Saints Of Absolution', a dark and rich teaser of their debut album, out in early 2026 via Stratis Capta Records. Marrying their hallmark ethereal sound with a classic death rock vibe, this dark and primal offering follows the lead track 'Hermine'. Both singles accompanied by short films by Bay Area producer David Kruschke.

Guitarist Stephan Salit (Thrill of The Pull) channels his Eastern roots with a guitar motif that circles like a hypnotic dance, over a tribal groove by bassist Jay Denton and drummer Randy Gzebb (Thrill of The Pull, Love Club), which undulates below. Mesmerizing vocals by Ria Aursjoen (AURSJOEN) enter like temple incense wafting atop of the music - sinister and confessional, before building to a wild visceral delivery as the song builds to its intense ending.

"This song 'Saints of Absolution' is about false idols, on two levels. The broader level, and the one we most often think of when we think of the idea of false idols, is about people attaching to negative ideologies that subvert our better natures, and the toxic swamp that lies down that path. The other level is the individual, and the poison of envy, hatred and spreading gossip behind others' backs -- often serious lies that can be very damaging to people's lives," says Ria Aursjoen.

"This world is full of enough horror without adding to it; although the lyrics are a little darker than my usual style, the intent is to make people think, to urge us all to not lose sight of our common humanity."

'Saints of Absolution' was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by the iconic William Faith (The Bellwether Syndicate, Faith & the Muse, Christian Death) at 13 Studio in Chicago.

"This is another one that I originally intended to go one way, but then went another. I had the two main themes with the dissonance I desired when William made a suggestion that turned into the break that Ria takes flight over! What a glorious din," says guitarist Stephan Salit.

Drummer Randy Gzebb adds, "I've always been drawn to playing tom grooves that give the song a darker more primal feel".

Formed in 2022, Octavian Winters profess a visceral ethereal sound with haunting textures, channeling half-remembered stories from an indifferent metropolis and lunar energy. This newest single confirms the band's well-earned reputation for weaving multiple stylistic influences together into a sonic tapestry that is altogether unique and identifiably their own.

Now critically acclaimed, the band gained a solid reputation with their 2023 debut EP 'The Line or Curve', and 2024's 'Nebula / Velveteen' collaboration with Mark Pistel (Consolidated, Meat Beat Manifesto), their tightly crafted songs running the gamut from the ethereal to the dark and driving. This new offering, 'Hermine', visits those harder edges.

Following their recent appearance at A Murder of Crows Festival in New York, West coast fans will now be treated to their performance at Bar Sinister in Los Angeles on October 31 for their legendary Ghostly Halloween Ball.

'Saints of Absolution' is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.  Tickets for their L.A. show can be ordered at  https://octavianwinters.com/shows

CREDITS 
Music written by Octavian Winters. Lyrics by Ria Aursjoen
Ria Aursjoen: Vocals / Keyboards
Stephan Salit: Guitars / Vocals
Randy Gzebb: Drums
Jay Denton: Bass
Recorded at OW Studios, San Francisco, CA
Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by William Faith at 13 Studio, Chicago, IL
Released by Stratis Capta Records
Published by Flare and Bloom Music BMI
Artwork and layout by Henry Austin Lannan
Octavian Winters wordmark by Eric Olson
Video and artist photos by David Kruschke, except
Banner portrait by Katheleen Landino
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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EQUILIBRIUM - Announce New Album Equinox + Release Single/Video 'I'll Be Thunder'

Cinematic, folk-metal trailblazers Equilibrium are thrilled to announce that their new studio album, Equinox, will be released on November 28th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today they've also released firey new single 'I'll Be Thunder' accompanied by a raw, earthy performance video.

Equilibrium commented:
"'I'll Be Thunder' is a very impulsive song that shows the experimental and uncompromising side of Equilibrium. Therefore we tried to emphasise this with a unique, archaic performance video. The whole visual concept, set design and costumes have been hand crafted by Jessica Rösch again. I love this song, because while the notes of it came intuitively to my mind, the lyrics are about self-empowerment, breaking free from limitations, and embracing one’s true strength and authenticity.
It is also the perfect moment to announce our upcoming album "Equinox", which is all about authenticity, reconnection with and rediscovering our own art. It took a long time to go through this process since a lot has happened throughout the last few years in the history of Equilibrium. It represents the bright and dark side of our music and we can't wait to share the whole thing with the world and enlighten this new chapter. The album contains all the cinematic, folky, harsh and soft elements an Equilibrium album should have."

Pre-order Equinox here: 
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/equinox

You can watch the video for 'I'll Be Thunder' below: 

Stream 'I'll Be Thunder' here: 
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/illbethunder

Equilibrium are currently touring in mainland Europe alongside Dark Tranquility, Soen and IOTUNN.

Tickets are available here: 
https://equilibrium-metal.net/en/shows/

About EQUILIBRIUM:

The world is spinning faster these days. Chaos, division and destruction hang heavy in the air. But music has long been humanity’s most vital defense against the turbulent tides of time. A band whose very name is a plea for balance and unity, Equilibrium have been making life-affirming music for nearly 25 years, and as they return after a lengthy hiatus, the German legends are more committed than ever to spreading some positivity and hope to the masses.

As they prepare to release their seventh and greatest album to date, the mighty Equinox, creative mainstays René Berthiaume and Jessica Rösch stand proudly at the forefront of modern metal, ushering in an inspirational new era. With a brand new singer, Fabian Getto, leading the charge, Equinox is this band’s most distinctive and powerful statement to date.

Equinox showcases a band in full control of their sonic and spiritual world, with songs that bring their cherished trademarks and authentic instrumentation together with new technology, electronic elements and giant, stirring melodies that rip from the speakers like proclamations from ancient gods. From the joyous rush of recent singles 'Gnosis' and the melo-death inspired 'Bloodwood', to the effortless, cross-pollinated mastery of 'Earth Tongue', 'Legends' and the show-stopping 'Nexus', Equilibrium have never sounded more potent or passionate.

Equinox was recorded and produced by Equilibrium themselves, with some significant help from an assortment of guest musicians – including ex-Eluveitie violinist Shir-Ran Yinon and members of Dutch Viking metal band Heidevolk- and particularly from studio guru and multi-instrumentalist Danny McCook, who oversaw the album’s mixing process.

Inspired by their experiences with other creatives, Equilibrium have also made the decision to embrace authenticity in every aspect of their art. Equinox is adorned with artwork created by Jessica Rösch with her own hands and without any input from A.I. or any other technology. The end result is stunning and speaks volumes about this band’s desire to keep things real.

In turbulent times, real art keeps us all grounded in the things that really matter. Equinox is a statement of intent from a band reborn. Equilibrium have made great music in the past, but never with this much fire and focus. Brimming with smart ideas, anthemic melodies and crushing, state-of-the-art modern metal with an organic, folk-fuelled twist, it kicks open this new chapter in the band’s story with an exhilarating, heartfelt flourish.
 

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ORDEN OGAN Unleash New Single "Conquest", Live In Oberhausen, While Touring With WINDROSE and ANGUS MCSIX

German dark power metal force ORDEN OGAN have dropped a thunderous new live version of their fan-favorite track “Conquest”, taken from their latest full-length The Order Of Fear, released in July 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music here.

Recorded during the band’s Tour of Fear in the sold-out Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany, this version captures the raw intensity and electric communion between the band and their audience. “Conquest” has quickly risen to become a staple in the ORDEN OGAN setlist, and this live cut shows exactly why: riffs sharp as steel, massive choruses, and a crowd roaring as one. ORDEN OGAN once again prove that true power metal lives on stage: loud, larger than life, and unforgettable!

Frontman Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann states:

“'Conquest' has become one of the absolute fan favorites within the last 12 months since the release of The Order of Fear. This recording was captured in the sold-out Turbinenhalle (Oberhausen, Germany) on ORDEN OGAN’s Tour of Fear. I think we managed to capture the energy between band and audience. Enjoy!”

Stream/Download "Conquest" here: https://ordenogan.rpm.link/conquestlive

Don’t miss the chance to experience "Conquest" and other ORDEN OGAN hymns
live on their upcoming tour with WIND ROSE and ANGUS MCSIX:

Tickets & Info: https://ordenogan.de/pages/on-tour

About ORDEN OGAN:
ORDEN OGAN are an essential part of the international metal scene with their top status leading back to their debut album Vale (2008). Their 2021-album, Final Days, even reached position 3 of the official German Album Charts, and having up to more than half a million monthly listeners on Spotify makes them one of the most successful metal acts when it comes to streaming. Epic melodies, impactful lyrics and unmistakeable passion for the genre define the band's work, and their latest studio offering The Order Of Fear only continued their musical journey by promising fans a monumental experience.

Led by Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann, the seventh album is arguably their hardest- hitting work to date. The Order Of Fear persists the ORDEN OGAN saga with a triumphant lesson in dark power metal: the album features eleven powerful tracks (including a spoken interlude) that offer a fresh perspective on the band's ever- evolving sound, resulting in an explosion of thought-provoking melodies and rhythms.

The Order Of Fear once again hit the German Album Charts at #3, followed by spectacular festival performances and their very well received Tour of Fear.

The Order Of Fear was released on July 5, 2024 through RPM as an exclusive box-set (including a CD-digipak and a unique board game for up to 32 players to make fans act as various characters of the ORDEN OGAN world), coloured 1LP vinyl (splatter, crystal clear or clear turquoise), and CD-digipak.

Visit: https://ordenogan.rpm.link/theorderoffearPR

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ORDEN OGAN are:
Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann | vocals
Niels Löffler | guitars
Patrick Sperling | guitars
Steven Wussow | bass
Dirk Meyer-Berhorn | drums

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Eclectic Guitarist Eric Steckel Drops "When It Rains, It Pours" Video

Eclectic American guitarist and singer Eric Steckel, who traffics in blues, rock, and metal, has signed to SPV Recordings and returns with new single "When It Rains, It Pours."

"'When It Rains, It Pours,' the first single from my upcoming 2026 album, is my sonic declaration that storms are meant to be weathered, not avoided," says Steckel. "It's both a reflection of my own life and career, as well as a testament to resilience and tenacity, even when —especially when — storms are on the horizon. It serves as a reminder to us all that we can find strength in the storm itself. When the rain comes, as it inevitably does, some seek shelter. Others choose to stand tall and let the storm reveal their inner strength. 'When It Rains, It Pours' is the musical reminder to channel that strength!"

Watch the video below.

The song starts with a powerful drum fill and continues to impress with a strong guitar riff, a screaming Hammond organ and a driving groove. Eric Steckel has toured worldwide sharing the billing with Steve Vai, Gregg Allman, Johnny Winter, John Mayall, Ray Charles, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, and others and was voted into Total Guitar magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time" and named one of "10 Future Blues Stars" by Guitar Player. 

In an era where pedalboards, laptops and samples have become commonplace, Eric Steckel goes against the grain and harkens his listeners back to the days when great guitars were played loudly through great amps. Hailed by many as the top rising star of blues/rock, Steckel delivers a powerhouse performance that has left audiences in 30 countries (and counting) mesmerized. He brings an energy and passion to the stage that never disappoints and his signature blend of Bluesmetal is a must see for fans of guitar-based rock. Steckel has shared the stage with and/or opened for iconic legends such as Ray Charles, Steve Vai, Gregg Allman, B.B. King, John Mayall, and Johnny Winter. Road-tested and seasoned from 23 years on stage and in the studio, Steckel delivers his signature blend of "blues metal" to appreciative guitar lovers worldwide.

 Just in time for the single release, Eric Steckel is embarking on an extensive European tour.

Jamey Johnson Set to Perform "Symphony in the South" with the Nashville Symphony on Oct. 17-18

Ten-time GRAMMY nominee Jamey Johnson will join the Nashville Symphony on Oct. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. for its first collaboration as part of the Nashville Symphony’s 2025-26 Pops Series at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. 

“The Schermerhorn shows are really a full circle moment for me,” Johnson says. “I started my journey in music with both a guitar and a French horn, so I have always played country music, gospel and classical. The Schermerhorn shows are my reconnection with the symphony and it’s going to be special. It’s going to show a different side of the songs I do every night.”

Tickets can be purchased HERE. 

Johnson selected the theme “Symphony in the South,” so the set list will include some of his most-loved songs, such as “In Color,” “Lead Me Home” and “Even the Skies Are Blue,” as well as some of his favorite country classics and other standards.

“There will be a really good mix of songs, just like most of my shows,” he says. “I am doing songs that match with the theme of ‘Symphony in the South.’ There is a definite Southern theme to the songs. It’s kind of like a photo album with music: This is what the South sounds like. These are the songs of the South done with symphonic instruments.”

The Schermerhorn shows mark the national debut of Johnson’s “Symphony in the South” shows that he will perform with various symphonies. “This will be a way of bringing a little bit of the South to everywhere else in the country,” he says.

Johnson has been called “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” by The Washington Post. The Grand Ole Opry member is also widely regarded as one of the greatest country songwriters of his generation. He is one of only two people in the history of country music (along with Kris Kristofferson) to win two Song of the Year awards in the same year – for “Give It Away” and “In Color” – from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.

But perhaps less well known are his classical musicianship and love of symphony music, especially Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Schumann, Johann Sebastian Bach and Richard Wagner.

About Jamey Johnson:
Ten-time GRAMMY nominee Jamey Johnson has been called “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” by The Washington Post. His music has garnered international acclaim and is embraced by fans of classic and contemporary country, as well as Americana and mainstream rock. He released his latest album, Midnight Gasoline, a collaboration between his label, Big Gassed Records, and Warner Music Nashville, in November 2024. He released a new song, “Never Gonna Be,” with Ronnie Dunn on Sept. 12.

The Grand Ole Opry member is also widely regarded as one of the greatest country songwriters of his generation. He is one of only two people in the history of country music (along with Kris Kristofferson) to win two Song of the Year awards in the same year – for “Give It Away” and “In Color” – from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. 

A consummate storyteller, his songs have been recorded by George Strait, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, James Otto, Joe Nichols and others. 

His recent prime-time television performances have been widely recognized as the best of the shows, from singing “Georgia on My Mind” in the CBS special Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration” and “Angels Among Us” for the CMT Giants: Alabama to performing “Beer for My Horses” with Lainey Wilson for the top-rated NBC special Toby Keith: American Icon” (available to stream on Peacock.)

The Recording Industry Association of America recently honored him for sales/streams of 9 million, including the 5X platinum-certified single “In Color,” the 2X platinum-certified album That Lonesome Song, the platinum-certified single “High Cost of Living,” the gold-certified song “Between Jennings and Jones” and the gold-certified single “That Lonesome Song.”  

Jamey performed in “Life Is a Carnival: A Music Celebration of Robbie Robertson,” which was held in Los Angeles and filmed by Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese for an upcoming release.

P.OD. Share Surprising Cover of a Classic — LISTEN // Touring With Seether + Daughtry This Fall

Platinum selling superstars P.O.D. — Sonny Sandoval [vocals], Marcos Curiel[guitar], and Traa Daniels [bass] — are back and with a twist. They are sharing a surprising but incredible cover of a classic.

They have shared their rendition of The Beatles' iconic track "Don't Let Me Down." Watch and listen below.

"As cliché as it may sound, we've always admired The Beatles from the very beginning of our songwriting journey," says Curiel. "Their melodies, the hooks, and fearless experimentation inspired us to craft our own take on the classic 'Don't Let Me Down,' with nothing but the utmost respect. Thank you for helping lay the foundation of what we all know today as rock 'n' roll, pop, and metal."

P.O.D. will hit the road this fall, supporting Seether + Daughtry. All dates are below. Get tickets here. 

Curiel is eager to get back on the road, saying, "Touring is a gift, a blessing to share P.O.D.'s music live with the world. Absolutely nothing compares to the energy of a crowd feeling and vibing every note. We're ecstatic to join an amazing lineup that embodies the true essence of rock 'n' roll fusing the familiar with the new — a real evolution. We are proud to be part of it. Let's jam, let's sing, let's rock.."

P.O.D. ON TOUR:
WITH SEETHER + DAUGHTRY: 10/1—The Dome —Virginia Beach VA
10/3—Hard Rock Live—Atlantic City NJ
10/4—Stone Pony Summer Stage—Asbury Park NJ
10/5—Wind Creek Event Center—Bethlehem PA
10/7—MGM Music Hall at Fenway—Boston MA
10/8—Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater—Bridgeport CT
10/10—Rose Music Center—Huber Heights OH
10/11—Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre—Sterling Heights MI
10/12—Pier Six Pavilion—Baltimore MD
10/15—Everwise Amphitheater—Indianapolis IN
10/17—Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre—Charlotte NC
10/18—Red Hat Amphitheater—Raleigh NC
10/20—Covelli Centre—Youngstown OH
10/22—Walmart AMP—Rogers AR
10/24—FirstBank Amphitheater—Franklin TN
10/25—Chastain Park Amphitheatre—Atlanta GA
10/31—The Midland Theatre—Kansas City MO
11/1—Filmore Auditorium—Denver CO
11/5—The Factory—Chesterfield MO
11/6—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom—Chicago IL
11/8—UPMC Events Center—Moon Township PA
11/9—Appalacian Wireless Arena—Pikeville KY
11/11—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory—Irving TX
11/12—713 Music Hall—Houston TX
11/14—Charlotte Country Fair—Port Charlotte FL
11/15—FTL War Memorial—Fort Lauderdale FL

PHOTO CREDIT: Alicia Hauff

In May 2024, P.O.D. released their 11th album VERITAS via Mascot Records. The album was a Top 10 hit across the U.S. Billboard Current Hard Rock, Current Rock, and Current Alternative album charts, and has already surpassed 65 million streams. The band has released several singles from the album including "DROP," "AFRAID TO DIE," "I GOT THAT," and  "I WON'T BOW DOWN." "DROP" features a vicious vocal feature from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe, while the equally eruptive single "AFRAID TO DIE," features Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk. The album picked up major playlisting across Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and Pandora, and steamrolled support from SXM. Octane, Loudwire, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Kerrang! Radio, Metal Hammer, Kerrang! Magazine, Knotfest, INKED, Revolver and more.

1349 Announces 'Winter Mass' Live Album, Shares "I Am Abomination" Performance

True Norwegian black metal horde 1349 is now revealing that their latest live album, 'Winter Mass,' will be released on November 28, 2025 via Season of Mist. The concert was captured on November 20, 2021 in the band's hometown of Oslo (NO) at the venue Parkteatret. To commence this announcement, the band is now sharing the live recording of "I Am Abomination," along with the video, which can be seen below.

1349 frontman Ravn comments, "This show was captured between two lockdowns in the recent plague, and it mirrors the energy that we feel onstage to perfection. What you see here is the raw outburst of what we label 'Aural Hellfire.' To top it off, we also included all of the drawings that Kim Holm has done of us, thus far, and he also is able to convey that energy through his art. Rejoice and ravish this complete package of raw Hellfire!"

The offering will be released on vinyl, CD, and video formats; pre-orders are now live HERE.

1349 has also recently been announced among the first wave of bands to take the stage at next year's edition of Beyond the Gates Festival. The epic four-day metal event will take place once again in the heart of Bergen (NO) from July 29 - August 1, 2026. Tickets are available HERE.

The cover artwork and layouts for 'Winter Mass' were created by Kim Diaz Holm. The Norwegian artist has captured more than 2,000 concerts, often while standing to the side of the stage. Holm has worked with larger-than-life artists like Abbath but developed a special connection with 1349 after drawing them at both Inferno Festival and Hulen in 2012. Over the past 13 years, he has continued to document the band's incendiary live shows and even designed their merch. What he's created for Winter Mass draws fans even closer to fire. Sketched while he was headbanging in the pit, these drawings leap off the page with the same raw, dark spirit as their muse.

Now, fresh from the ashes of their eighth album, The Wolf & The King, 1349 are releasing a new live album. Though recorded shortly after pandemic lockdown was lifted, 'Winter Mass' explodes out the gates with the band’s signature aural hellfire. This hour-plus set, recorded at Oslo's Parkteatret, enraptured their home crowd with apocalyptic spells from across their discography’s massive cauldron of chaos. Early classics like “Sculptor of Flesh” thrash with unchained madness. Recent favorite "Striding the Chasm" whips by at a blistering pace that could only be captured by cover artist Kim Diaz Holm, who drew the album’s artwork while headbanging in the pit.   

"I will always be here / In all ways in all times", snarls Ravn on hellacious cut "I Am Abomination". After three decades and counting, what was once a proclamation is now a testament to 1349's enduring firepower. 

Experience aural hellfire live in the flesh back where it all began with 'Winter Mass.'

Live Line-up

Archaon - Guitars

Destructhor - Guitars

Frost - Drums

Ravn - Vocals

Seidemann - Bass

Recording:

Parkteatret, Oslo on November 20, 2021

Production Credits

Producer & Sound Engineer - Hugo Alvarstein

Mixing Studio - Alvarstein Mix & Mastering Studio Oslo Norway

Mixing Engineer - Hugo Alvarstein

Mastering Studio - Alvarstein Mix & Mastering Studio Oslo Norway

Mastering Engineer - Huge Alvarstein

Cover + Layout Artist:

Kim Holm

Pre-Order // Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/1349wintermass

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KATAKLYSM Kicks Off Their Carnival of Death 2025 Tour Tomorrow

Montreal death metal juggernaut KATAKLYSM is set to ignite stages across North America as they begin their highly anticipated co-headlining run alongside Polish death metal pioneers VADER on the Carnival of Death 2025 tour.

This unrelenting lineup also features the legendary MALEVOLENT CREATION and rising death thrash force SKELETAL REMAINS, promising a night of uncompromising brutality in every city.

The 26-date carnage begins October 1 in Bensalem, PA, and will tear through major markets across the U.S. and Canada, including Atlanta, Tampa, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, and Brooklyn. Canadian fans will have an extra reason to celebrate as KATAKLYSM closes out each night from Toronto to Montreal, delivering a fitting finale on home soil.

CARNIVAL OF DEATH 2025 TOUR DATES
w/ Vader, Kataklysm, Malevolent Creation, Skeletal Remains:

🗓️ Oct 1 – Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet
🗓️ Oct 2 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
🗓️ Oct 3 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
🗓️ Oct 4 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
🗓️ Oct 6 – Ft. Worth, TX – Tulips
🗓️ Oct 7 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
🗓️ Oct 8 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
🗓️ Oct 9 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
🗓️ Oct 10 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
🗓️ Oct 11 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky-A-Go-Go
🗓️ Oct 12 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
🗓️ Oct 13 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
🗓️ Oct 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar
🗓️ Oct 16 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
🗓️ Oct 17 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway
🗓️ Oct 18 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theater - Studio B
🗓️ Oct 19 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
🗓️ Oct 20 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
🗓️ Oct 21 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace*
🗓️ Oct 22 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow*
🗓️ Oct 23 – Quebec City, QC – Salle Montaigne*
🗓️ Oct 24 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre*
🗓️ Oct 25 – Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon
🗓️ Oct 26 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
*Kataklysm headlines all Canadian dates.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss your chance to witness this once-in-a-generation tour of death metal dominance. Get your tickets HERE. 

With the completion of their twelfth studio album, Of Ghosts And Gods, KATAKLYSM is prepared to unleash a tsunami of the best possible hurt among the masses.  Of Ghosts And Gods was recorded in three different studios from Montreal, Quebec to Dallas, Texas and Sanford, Florida in order to harness the expertise of the metal industry greats who best understood the band’s talents and their vision.  Album tracking was entrusted to longtime producer/ KATAKLYSM guitarist J-F Dagenais (DESPISED ICON, MISERY INDEX, MALEVOLENT CREATION); KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono recorded his vocals with producer Mark Lewis (CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEVILDRIVER, WHITE CHAPEL) at Audiohammer Studios; album mixing was masterfully handled by legendary producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, AMON AMARTH, TESTAMENT).

The result is Of Ghosts And Gods – a melodic affair of top notch brutality graced with intelligent songwriting. As expected, KATAKLYSM’s famous body-slamming riffs and grooves never falter. Upcoming artist Surtsey (Occvlta Designs) designed sinister album artwork depicting the reality of humanity’s beautifully disturbing existence and its impending death.  Endorsed by producer Mark Lewis as “KATAKLYSM‘s best album to date,” Of Ghosts And Gods demonstrates how – just like fine wine and an expert demolition crew – KATAKLYSM just keeps getting better with age.

KATAKLYSM is:

  • Maurizio Iacono – Vocals

  • Jean-François Dagenais – Guitars

  • James Payne – Drums

  • Stéphane Barbe – Bass

COLD SLITHER Unleashes Fiery New Video For “Torched” Before October 11th Gramercy Theatre Takeover

Reigning Phoenix Music, in collaboration with Hasbro, is thrilled to announce the return of COLD SLITHER with their blistering new single “Torched.” The track arrives accompanied by a fierce animated music video once again brought to life by the acclaimed artist Costin Chioreanu, whose vision amplifies the band’s mythos with an unrelenting energy.

Frontman Zartan (aka Gus Rios) comments: “What more must be said of a Dreadnok who breathes FIRE?! ‘Torched’ is the fastest and heaviest song on this album, and with good reason! Play with fire, you will be TORCHED! Cobraaaaa!!”

The firestorm continues on October 11th, when COLD SLITHER storms into New York City for a one-night-only takeover of the Gramercy Theatre. The show takes place during the same weekend as New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2025, promising an explosive celebration of nostalgia and modern heavy metal power. Fans can secure their place in history and get tickets HERE. The first 100 people through the door will receive a limited edition Cobra NY shirt, available exclusively at this show and never to be sold again.

This announcement follows the release of the band’s self-titled debut album in June on Reigning Phoenix Music and precedes their upcoming contribution to the Decibel Flexi Series, where COLD SLITHER will unleash an exclusive new track titled “Cobra Island.”

Fronted by the enigmatic Zartan alongside his ruthless Dreadnok bandmates Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer, COLD SLITHER is a declaration of war. Their sound combines old-school heavy metal with anarchic energy, venomous vocals, punishing riffs, and an atmosphere steeped in apocalyptic chaos. With “Torched,” the myth is resurrected once more, reborn as a modern-day metal juggernaut prepared to conquer both stage and screen.

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Featuring 10 original tracks and a remastered version of their cult-classic single “Cold Slither,” the album plunges into dystopian metal with themes of swamp-born menace and Cobra-fueled power. TheCold Slitheralbum is available across digital and vinyl formats.

Order HERE:
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Dayseeker Have "Bloodlust" — WATCH + LISTEN

Fresh off an epic performance in front of tens of thousands of rabid fans at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky this past weekend, Southern California's DAYSEEKER — Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Gino Sgambelluri [guitar], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Zac Mayfield [drums] — have released the visualizer for "Bloodlust."

Watch and listen below. 
 

"'Bloodlust' is one of the more eerie and chaotic tracks on the record. It's about people in your life who want to metaphorically drain the blood from you — those you can't trust and don't belong in your life,' says Rodriguez.

The track is the band's newest single from the upcoming album Creature In The Black Night, out October 24 via Spinefarm. Pre-save it here.

 Produced by Daniel Braunstein (Spiritbox, Silent Planet) and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon, Lorna Shore), the album is Dayseeker's most immersive and intentional record to date — eerie, cinematic, and threaded with a dark (and sexy) emotional current.

While not a concept album in the traditional sense, Creature in the Black Night exhibits thematic cohesion, from its shadowy visual identity, Grim Reaper iconography, and ominous atmosphere, to how its songs unfold like chapters. "There’s a horror-inspired vibe that took hold early on," Rodriguez explains. "It wasn't planned. But once it started showing up in the songs, we leaned into it." 

Fans expecting a sorrowful descent into depression might be surprised — Creature In The Black Night has sharper edges, heavier riffs, and a newfound sense of clarity. "There was this idea that we'd get more and more commercial over time," Rodriguez says. "But I think the opposite happened — we're riffing more, I'm screaming more. And it feels good. It feels honest."

Dayseeker hasn’t just evolved. They've ascended. 

Dayseeker will spend the rest of 2025 on tour. They are serving as support for both Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment through the fall. All dates are below.

DAYSEEKER ON TOUR:
SUPPORTING IN THIS MOMENT:
9/27 — El Paso, TX — Speaking Rock Entertainment Center 
10/1 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
10/2 — Las Vegas, NV — The Pearl Concert Theater
10/3 — Paso Robles, CA — Vina Robles Amphitheater
10/4 — Sacramento, CA — Discovery Park
10/8 — Spokane, WA — The Podium 
10/10 — Idaho Falls, ID — Mountain Center America 
10/11 — Casper, WY — Casper Events Center
10/12 — Colorado Springs, CO — Ford Amphitheater 
10/14 — Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
10/19 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
10/21 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy
10/23 — Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
10/24 — Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Events Center

Additional European tour dates are available here. 

Bangalore Choir Release "Driver’s Seat" the Second Track from New Album RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II

Bangalore Choir have released the second single "Driver’s Seat" off the upcoming new BANGALORE CHOIR album to be released on BraveWords Records October 24th. The new album is titled RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II.

The first single “Bullet Train” recently hit #1 on the 97Underground.com Playlist, so exciting things are expected for “Driver’s Seat.”

 

Listen to "Driver’s Seat" Below.

 

David Reece talking about "Driver’s Seat", “Picture yourself with the top down, rolling down the highway, cranking the radio, the sun in your face. Everything's fine, baby. Fasten your seatbelts!”

David Reece: Vocals

Diego Pires: Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Eric Juris: Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Andy Susemihl: Lead, Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals

Mario Percudani: Lead, Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals

Riccardo Demarosi: Bass and Backing Vocals

Nello Savinelli: Drums

 

Guest appearances:

Jimmy Waldo: Keyboards

Ferdy Doernberg: Keyboards

 

Engineered by Riccardo Demorossi

Mixed and Mastered by Thomas Mergler @Tom's Soundranch

 

David Reece will be hitting the road later this year supporting Girlschool and his BraveWords Records label mates Alcatrazz. David Reece's Bangalore Choir will deliver a blistering set of hits from both Accept and Bangalore Choir, showcasing one of the most distinctive voices in heavy metal.

This tour is also the debut of his relaunched version of Bangalore Choir

 

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4j42NUm

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS GUITARIST DEAN DELEO AND UK VOCALIST PETE SHOULDER TO RELEASE ONE MORE SATELLITE VINYL AND CD WORLDWIDE AND ANNOUNCE LIVE SHOWS.

Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots and Trip The Witch, along with vocalist Pete Shoulder, released their latest collaboration, One More Satellite digitally July 18, 2025 via Symphonic. Now they are expanding their distribution with a worldwide release of the Vinyl and CD through Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group).

One More Satellite presents a diverse collection of songs. “I was simply sitting on some songs I wanted to record,” says DeLeo. “What started out as an instrumental album, quickly changed soon after Pete and I chatted. He was going to sing on a song or two, then wound up singing on eight of the ten on the record.”

The collaboration with UK-based vocalist and lyricist Pete Shoulder and DeLeo went quite well and voila, through a transatlantic workflow…One More Satellite was born. “I was excited to hear the new music Dean wanted to collaborate on,” says Shoulder. “We’ve worked together in the past and it’s always been an absolute pleasure making music with him. The stuff he comes up with is so interesting, with so many beautiful, unexpected, twists and turns. It’s very inspiring to write to and pushes me into realms that I would never usually think of exploring. I’m very proud of the album we’ve made.”

Watch the debut single, “Paper Over The Cracks” below:

DeLeo’s son Rocco drums on “Drowning Out The Sun,” “Willow Mae” and “Spit It Out.” Stone Temple Pilots drummer Eric Kretz plays on “Serenade” and Brian Tichy drums the rest. Daughter June DeLeo lends a lovely “aaah”…vocal on “Your Call,” and long-time collaborator, Ryan Williams co-produced and mixed the album.

The band has just announced the following shows with tickets available here: https://linktr.ee/onemoresatellite

November 17 – Los Angeles, CA - The Peppermint Club: 

November 19 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s

November 21- Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room

CD/Vinyl available here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/one-more-satellite

For more information, visit

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Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

Deko PR contact - Chip@Chipsterpr.com
 Satellite PR contact: KymmBritton@me.com
 

Iceland's Sátan Metal Festival Announces Next Wave of Bands; Aborted, Cadaver, Stripshow + More

Sátan, an emerging metal festival in Iceland, is now pleased to reveal the next wave of bands for 2026 and is now welcoming Icelandic heavy metallers STRIPSHOW, who will be performing their first show in 30 years, as well as Belgian death metal icons ABORTED, Norwegian old school death metal legends CADAVER, Icelandic power metal outfit POWER PALADIN, Icelandic thrashers BOOTLEGS, Iceland black metal brigade NEXION, Polish grindcore band KOOKAVEEN, and the winners of the upcoming 2026 Iceland Wacken Metal, which is currently TBA!

The third edition of the festival will take place in Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula from June 4-6, 2026!

Passes for next year are now available at THIS LOCATION.

The current lineup is as follows, with more TBA!

DIMMA

SIGN

STRIPSHOW (First Show in 30 years!)

ABORTED

VOIVOD

MISÞYRMING

HAMFERÐ

SKITSYSTEM

CADAVER

NECROWRETCH

TAILGUNNER

POWER PALADIN

DEVINE DEFILEMENT

BOOTLEGS

NEXION

CARPE NOCTEM

WISTARIA

BARNAVEIKI

KOOKAVEEN

WACKEN METAL BATTLE 2026 WINNERS (TBA!)

The recent 2025 edition was a massive success, integrating an array of alternative genres from hardcore to extreme while showcasing some of the best that Iceland has to offer alongside international legacy acts. Wyatt's Metal revered the three-day spectacle as "Iceland's BEST Metal Festival," for which his detailed review can be seen HERE.

Sátan is a three day metal festival happening in Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The festival focuses on offering a variety of Iceland’s best metalbands as well as a carefully curated selection of international bands.

The organization behind Sátan consists of metalheads and musicians that have been active in the Icelandic scene for up to 30 years and have extensive experience of organizing music festivals and concerts as well as general band related activities.

Everyone is welcome at Sátan regardless of origin, skincolor, religion, gender or sexual orientation and there is only one goal: that everyone, staff, bands and guests, go home smiling after a great festival!

Sátan is committed to zero tolerance against violence and violence of any kind invalidates your ticket!

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FACE YOURSELF Drop New Single "Wet Dreams"; New EP 'Fury' Out Now Via Sumerian Records.

Transcontinental deathcore force Face Yourself have released their highly anticipated EP Fury via Sumerian Records, alongside the official music video for new single "Wet Dreams." The five-track collection represents the band's most mature and technically accomplished work to date, building on the foundation established by their breakthrough Martyr EP earlier this year. Watch "Wet Dreams" Below and stream Fury HERE.

The Fury EP is the band's second EP released via Sumerian Records and showcases Face Yourself's evolution from deathcore upstarts to a force capable of weaving technical death metal complexity with their signature emotional brutality. Produced once again by Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada), the EP captures a band hitting their stride both sonically and thematically, exploring anger through multiple lenses while maintaining the raw vulnerability that has connected with fans worldwide.

Speaking on the EP release, vocalist Yasmine Liverneaux shares:

"We are excited to release our new record Fury via Sumerian records, and produced by Joey Sturgis. We tried to bolster a more mature sound with the use of elevated musicianship, implementing more death metal sensibilities this time around.

"Fury showcases anger with a broader spectrum that includes fast technical riffs, melodically gloomy phrases, and more varied instrumentation throughout. This EP is a continuation of Martyr, as we wrote both EPs at the same period. We really hope the audience will enjoy this record as much as we do, and we can't wait to play some of these songs live on our next tour with Signs of Swarm, Mental Cruelty, Ten56 and Carcosa!"

The "Wet Dreams" music video serves as a visual representation of the EP's darker themes, while the track itself demonstrates the band's expanded sonic palette. From the crushing opener through the previously released singles "Fractures" and "Ov Agony," Fury delivers five distinct expressions of controlled chaos, each showcasing different facets of the band's evolved sound.

Following the EP release, Face Yourself will join Signs of the Swarm's North American tour this October, alongside Mental Cruelty, Ten56., and Carcosa. The month-long trek kicks off October 2nd in Montreal and hits major markets across the U.S. and Canada, giving fans their first chance to experience Fury material in a live setting. Tickets and further information available HERE.

Upcoming Tour Dates with Signs of the Swarm:

10/02 - Montreal, QC @ Théâtre Fairmount

10/03 - Toronto, ON @ Axis Club

10/04 - Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch

10/05 - Chicago, IL @ Reggies

10/07 - St. Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar

10/08 - Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre

10/09 - Wichita, KS @ WAVE (Indoor)

10/10 - Denver, CO @ HQ

10/11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

10/12 - Boise, ID @ The Shredder

10/14 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

10/15 - Portland, OR @ Dante's

10/16 - Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

10/17 - Fresno, CA @ Full Circle Brewery

10/18 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

10/19 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

10/21 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

10/24 - Nashville, TN @ EXIT/IN

10/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage (The Loft)

10/28 - Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern

10/29 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

10/30 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage

10/31 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving

11/02 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

Skillet Announce 2026 Return to Europe Ahead of Sold-Out South American Shows + The Awakening US Tour with Jeremy Camp

22x platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band SKILLET have announced their return to Europe next spring along with the release of their "SHOWTIME" live track and video. The spring tour will hit 23 cities including London, Glasgow, Paris, Munich, Warsaw, and Barcelona, with tickets on sale now at Skillet.com.
 

Reinforcing their reputation as a band with a massive global impact, SKILLET will hit South America this October, with Lima, Peru, and Belo Horizonte, Brazil already SOLD-OUT and Mexico City moving to a larger venue to accommodate crowd demand. Later this fall, they'll tour across the U.S. with Jeremy Camp. All tour routings below. 
 

The fall South American dates and upcoming European spring tour follow SKILLET's summer 2025 international trek throughout Lithuania, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Belgium, and more, which saw them perform in front over nearly 400,000 fans. 

SKILLET U.S. AWAKENING TOUR: 
11/6 — Toledo, OH — Huntington Center
11/7 — Dayton, OH — Wright State University Nutter Center
11/8 — Johnson City, TN — Freedom Hall Civic Center
11/9 — Fayetteville, NC — Crown Coliseum 
11/13 — Jonesboro, AR — First National Bank Arena
11/14 — Sugar Land, TX — Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
11/15 — Belton, TX — Cadence Bank Center (at Bell County Expo Center) 
11/16 — Longview, TX — LeTourneau University Belcher Center (SOLD OUT)
11/20 — Pensacola, FL — Pensacola Bay Center
11/21 — Athens, GA — The Classic Center Arena (formerly Akins Ford Arena)
11/22 — Clarksville, TN — F&M Bank Arena
11/23 — Huntsville, AL — Propst Arena at Von Braun Center
11/29 — Mt. Pleasant, MI — Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort 

ABOUT SKILLET: 
After nearly three decades, eleven albums, and thousands of shows worldwide, Skillet play louder, fight harder, and sound more rebellious than ever. As of 2024, the band have received two-time GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide, they have notched multiplatinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, boasting "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time," with the 5x-platinum "Monster." Their presence has impressively surged throughout popular culture with syncs by WWE, Marvel, ESPN, and NFL in addition to coverage from USA Today, The New York Times, and more. As a live force of nature, they have touched down on five continents and in 32 countries, packing arenas everywhere from the Middle East to Russia. Not to mention, Skillet expanded their world with the graphic novel series EDEN. The first installment stood out as Z2 Comics' best-selling book of all-time. Now, the global hard rock quartet — John Cooper [lead vocals, bass], Korey Cooper [guitar, keys], Jen Ledger [drums, vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar] — deliver an insurgent, infectious, and inimitable body of work with their twelfth full-length offering and first-ever independent album, REVOLUTION, led by the single "Unpopular" and focus tracks "All That Matters" and "Ash In The Wind." 

Luke Bryan & Jason Aldean to Headline Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia on April 25, 2026

Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean and five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan are teaming up to play Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia on April 25, 2026. The longtime friends and Georgia natives joined SEC Nation today to make the announcement in person from Georgia’s campus, ahead of tonight’s Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide game. Watch HERE. 

Both Aldean’s and Bryan’s fan club members will have ticket presales: Monday, September 29, 10AM local time through Thursday, October 2 at 10PM local time.

Tickets to the public are on sale Friday, October 3 at 10AM local time. For tickets go to  LukeBryan.com, JasonAldean.com or GeorgiaDogs.com.  

Bryan and Aldean first rocked Sanford Stadium in 2013 as part of Aldean’s Night Train tour, which marked the one and only concert event ever to be held in the venue. They are set to return and headline the all-star line-up, which also includes current ACM nominee Zach Top and Platinum-selling singer and Georgia native Lauren Alaina as well as DJ Rock and Dee Jay Silver, for the first “Live Between the Hedges” Concert Series Presented by Pruitt Health on April 25, 2026, on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium.

"Playing Sanford Stadium in 2013 was one of the biggest highlights of my career,” shared Aldean. “I couldn’t be more excited to co-headline it this time with my buddy Luke Bryan. Luke and I have talked for years about wanting to do another show in Athens, and finally the stars have aligned for us to be able to do it. This one’s gonna be something people haven’t seen before…..WE PROMISE YA!"

“Growing up going to Sanford Stadium was always a highlight of the year for me, and I can’t believe I get to go back as a co-headliner with one of my best friends and play this iconic place,” said Bryan. “Aldean and I have been talking about putting on a unique show together for a few years and to be able to do that in our home turf is incredible. I am so grateful to continue to have these opportunities and to keep being able to have so much fun at this life. This is going to be way up there on the list for me!”

Aldean, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum award winning entertainer, is one of country music’s most successful touring powerhouses. With 30 No. 1 singles, nearly 20 billion streams, and over 20 million albums sold, Aldean has been one of the premier faces of country music over the last decade. Since his 2005 self-titled debut, Aldean has carved out a reputation for delivering hard-hitting anthems that blend small-town storytelling with stadium-powered energy. He’s remained a steadfast and defining voice, with a fanbase that spans generations and continues to grow. Currently finalizing new music, he recently released his new single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” as the follow up to his 30th career #1 hit.


Bryan, a native of Leesburg, Ga., is a five-time Entertainer of the Year known for his high-energy performances. Since his career began in 2007, Luke has garnered more than 27 billion global streams, 12 million global album sales and more than 48 million track sales worldwide with 32 #1 singles. He became a SoundExchange Hall of Fame recipient as one of the most streamed artists in their 20-year history. He has received more than 50 music awards including Most Heard Artist of the Decade, Artist/Songwriter of the Year, Artist Humanitarian and anACM Lifting Lives Award honor for his devotion to improving lives through the power of music. In 2026, Luke returns to the judge’s desk alongside Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood for his ninth season on ABC’s American Idol.

“As we worked on bringing concerts back to Sanford Stadium, it was important that we find a group with Georgia roots,” J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks said. “We have always had a strong partnership with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan and appreciate their passion for their home state and this university. Zach Top and Lauren Alaina are the perfect complement to what will be a fun night in Athens.”

“We could not be more excited to partner with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan to bring concerts back to Sanford Stadium. Their deep passion for the University of Georgia and their enthusiasm to help us relaunch this concert series speaks volumes to their commitment to this state,” said Georgia Associate Athletic Director Tanner Stines. “We are also excited to welcome Zach Top and Lauren Alaina – two of the best up-and-coming artists today. This collaboration is a celebration of music, tradition, and the incredible energy that defines Bulldog Nation.”

“Live Between The Hedges” Concert Series Presented By Pruitt Health is brought by a partnership with DOES Entertainment and Dugas-Jackson Consulting.

Whiskey Myers Strike with 'Whomp Whack Thunder'

Whiskey Myers has never cared for categories or boundaries, and with their seventh studio album Whomp Whack Thunder, hailed by Rolling Stone as “their most supercharged album yet” that “sounds on the whole like an invigorated, freewheeling rock band in its prime,” the multi-Platinum independent band delivers the sweat and soul that have defined their career. Available now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, listen below.
 
“I never said, ‘We are a rock band,’” explains frontman Cody Cannon. “We were just a band. Really, we’re a road band. We did it the old school way: played every bar, every night and cut our teeth. That’s a lot of experience and wisdom earned. It’s all we’ve ever done. It builds character, hones your skill and gets some grit on you.”
 
For the band from East Texas, success was built from concentric rings of local bars turning to bigger bars, longer runs and traveling further and further from home. The will to thrive wherever they could set up and play fueled an unstoppable group of friends, determined to see how far the ride could take them.
 
And since topping Billboard’s Country Albums, hitting No. 2 on Active Rock and No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, in addition to garnering 4.1+ billion global streams, over 2.7 million in sales and 9 RIAA Certifications, Whiskey Myers wanted a new, more robust way to do the things that set them on fire.
 
Having self-produced their last two records, the band enlisted GRAMMY-winning producer Jay Joyce, who provided a freedom to be in the moment, sparking off each other and not having to worry about anything except playing, singing and responding with what the songs required. Always a spontaneous group of players, Whomp Whack Thunder delivers a leaner, more boot to the kneecap immediacy.
 
“I don’t know how it happens,” guitarist John Jeffers confesses. “The emotions here are all different, but we really want people to feel all of it – and that’s rock and roll. People have forgotten what rock and roll is: blues-based, some country to it, but coming hard.”

The band will also perform a special pregame concert for Dallas Cowboys fans at the Miller Lite®House at AT&T Stadium this Sunday, September 28, at 4:50 p.m., just before the Cowboys take on the Packers. Doors to Miller Lite®House open at 3:00 p.m., and all fans with a game ticket are invited to attend. Please note, the concert is standing room only.
 
The What We Were Born To Do Tour continues tonight in Oklahoma City with dates through mid-October. At last night’s stop in Austin, Texas at Moody Amphitheater, fans were treated to onsite activations celebrating the release of Whomp Whack Thunder, adding to the already high energy of the night.
 
The band will also headline their own personally curated Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” music vacation taking over Miramar Beach, Fla. Nov. 7-9 ahead of Whiskey Myers & Friends, bringing a special, stripped-back version of their multi-Platinum catalog to the Northeast this December.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Upcoming Whiskey Myers Tour Dates
What We Were Born To Do Tour
Sept. 26  ||  Oklahoma City, Okla.  ||  Paycom Center
Sept. 27  ||  The Woodlands, Texas  ||  The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Oct. 9  ||  Chattanooga, Tenn.  ||  Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Oct. 10  ||  Greensboro, N.C.  ||  White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex
 
Whiskey Myers & Friends Acoustic Shows
Dec. 5  ||  Philadelphia, Pa.  ||  The Met Philadelphia
Dec. 6  ||  Brooklyn, N.Y.  ||  Brooklyn Paramount
Dec. 7  ||  Montclair, N.J.  ||  The Wellmont Theater
Dec. 9  ||  Scranton, Pa.  ||  Scranton Cultural Centre at the Masonic Temple
Dec. 11  ||  Wallingford, Conn.  ||  Oakdale Theatre
Dec. 12  ||  Albany, N.Y.  ||  Palace Theatre
Dec. 13  ||  Boston, Mass.  ||  Orpheum Theatre
 
Additional Dates
Sept. 28  ||  Arlington, Texas ||  Miller Lite House® at AT&T Stadium 
Oct. 11  ||  North Charleston. S.C.  ||  Riverfront Revival Music Festival
Oct. 18  ||  Lincoln, Ala.  ||  Talladega Superspeedway
Nov. 7-9  ||  Miramar Beach, Fla.  ||  Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon”

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played nearly 3,000 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show. The band is poised to begin their next chapter with their highly-anticipated seventh studio album Whomp Whack Thunder, available now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, with lead single “Time Bomb” climbing the Active Rock radio charts. Their previous project, Tornillo, featured the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and followed breakthrough album Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.7 million albums and amassed over 4.1 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features in Paramount’s hit shows “Yellowstone” (including an on-screen performance) and “Landman,” plus Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”