Horrendous Announce 'Anareta' Anniversary Shows

As they prepare to follow up their latest list-topping, Billboard-busting album, Horrendous are kicking off 2026 by celebrating the record that has come to define the band's steady upward trajectory.

Come January, Philadelphia's finest death metal band will perform two special shows in New York City and Baltimore to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Anareta, which Decibel Magazine named the best album of 2015. During both shows, the band will play the album in full.

"This album was forged during a period of intense inspiration and drive", Horrendous says about Anareta. "We were honing our sound while exploring new territory, and felt like we were truly becoming ourselves".

"We are excited to reanimate these songs, many of which have not been performed in years, and to breathe new life into this record that propelled the band down our current trajectory", the band continues. "We hope you'll join us to toast Anareta! We will shortly be entering hibernation to focus our efforts on writing our sixth album".   

Horrendous Celebrating 10 Years of Anareta 
January 23 - New York, NY @ TV Eye [TICKETS]
January 24 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery [TICKETS]

Horrendous' latest album Ontological Mysterium is now available on Season of Mist. 

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/HorrendousShop

Stream: https://orcd.co/ontologicalmysteriumpresave

“Surprises always come up during writing — spontaneous ideas pull you into new territory and enable the realization of novel possibilities that previously were inaccessible.”

Such are the words from Horrendous drummer Jamie Knox when discussing the creation of the band’s fifth full-length, the highly anticipated 'Ontological Mysterium'. Knox’s quote also encapsulates Horrendous’s approach to extreme metal. Since 2009, the band has capably tapped into the inaccessible by providing a fresh, unconventional take on death metal that harnesses technical brilliance with elaborate, mind-melding melodies, frothy, spewing vocals and labyrinthine song structures. This combination has made each Horrendous long play a clinic in the gratifyingly unorthodox. The trend continues on Ontological Mysterium.

The follow-up to 2018’s Idol was recorded, mixed and mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios in Virginia, which doubles as the homestead of guitarist/vocalist Damian Herring. While the band (completed by guitarist/vocalist Matt Knox and bassist Alex Kulick) finished much of the songwriting for Ontological Mysterium in 2019, its recording was delayed by the 2020 global pandemic and various life events. Horrendous eventually finished recording in early 2022 and mastered the album before the start of 2023.

The album upholds Horrendous’s position as one of the underground’s best outside-of-the-box extreme metal bands. Having long abandoned concern whether people would appreciate their “uniqueness,” Horrendous has embraced its role as a band willing to veer far from death metal conventions, intentionally stretching and breaking norms. To wit, the band primarily views its music as filtered through a death metal lens. This may be Horrendous’s defining trait: By not accepting parameters, nothing is off-limits.
 
Lineup: 
Damian Herring - Guitar, Vocals
Matt Knox - Guitar, Vocals
Alex Kulick - Bass
Jamie Knox - Drums

Producer / Sound Engineer / Mixing / Mastering: Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studio, Arlington, VA, USA

Style: Progressive death metal

Cover art: Brian Smith

Stream: :  https://orcd.co/ontologicalmysteriumpresave

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Thrash Metal Outfit NUKEM Announces Sophomore Full-Length, 'The Grave Remains,' Launch Pre-Orders

California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern.

Following up the lauded release of their pummeling new single, "Random Acts of Violence," the thrashers are now pleased to reveal that their sophomore full-length, 'The Grave Remains,' is now available for pre-orders! The record is due on April 10, 2026 via Redefining Darkness and the tracklisting and artwork can now be found below! Pre-orders are now live in the U.S. HERE and the rest of the world HERE.

ICYMI: "Random Acts of Violence" also features a guest guitar solo from Russ Tippins of the band Satan. The track is now available along with a visceral performance video that is sure to summon the kind of balls-to-the-wall, feral mosh pit that would make the late, great Paul Baloff proud. Watch the video Below.

NUKEM guitarist/vocalist Steve Brogden previously commented on the heavy yet important lyrical content of the song, "We are stoked to share the first single 'Random Acts of Violence' from our new record. This track is a full bore aggressive thrash metal attack that directly mirrors its lyrical content. In an age where mass shootings, stabbings & people getting beat to death in the streets for a social media challenge has become normal, It truly shows how lost we are as a society. 24 years ago, there was a shooting at my high school leaving 2 dead & 13 wounded by a 15 year old armed assailant. In almost a quarter century, things have certainly not gotten any better!”

NUKEM also has announced several upcoming performances in their home state of California, which can be found below.

Nukem Live Dates:

11/23: Ocean Beach, CA @The Holding Company

12/13: San Diego, Ca @The Tower Bar

01/03: San Francisco, CA @The DNA Lounge 

Nukem is a Thrash metal force from San Diego, California, that delivers an honest, old school thrash attack. Formed in 2012, Nukem released their 2016 debut album "The Unholy Trinity,' which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece.

Nukem had entered the studio in 2024 once again with Ulrich Wild to work on our second album. Ten songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on unstoppable Bay Area style Thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove. Nukem has now forged a new union with Redefining Darkness for the release of their oncoming onslaught... stay tuned!

Recording Lineup:

Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar

Norm Leggio - Drums

Don Lauder - Bass

Live Lineup:

Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar

Norm Leggio - Drums

Don Lauder - Bass

Xander Gambini - Guitar

Special Guests:

Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) - Solo on 'Empress of Evil'

Lee Altus (Exodus/Heathen) - Solo on 'Don’t believe a word'

Rob Cavastany (Death Angel) - Solo on 'Into the Kill Zone'

Russ Tippons (Satan) - Solo on 'Random Acts of Violence'

Laura Christine (Dark Angel/Waeface) - Solo on 'Empress of Evil'

Cover Art: Megan Mushi

Produced by Steve Brogden & Nukem

Recorded at The Wilderness with Ulrich Wild & Forge Audio with Steve Brogden  

Forge Audio with Steve Brogden

Mixed by Ulrich Wild 

Mastered by Maor Appelbaum

Pre-orders (USA): https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/nukem

Pre-orders (Rest of World): https://tornfromthegrave.com/collections/nukem

Links:

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The Dark.FM Release Video for Collab Remix W/ Smash Stereo for [zippermouth]"

The Dark.FM have returned with a sinister new twist on their latest single "[zippermouth]" – this time in the form of a gripping remix crafted by rising industrial producer Smash Stereo.
 

The collaboration drags the original track even deeper into the shadows, amplifying its dark-wave heartbeat with heavier electronics, pulsating synth aggression, and a cold, metallic edge that feels both cinematic and menacing. Smash Stereo transforms "[zippermouth]" into a grinding, adrenaline-laced reimagining that pushes The Dark.FM's sound further into the realm of dystopian club culture.
 

Beyond the studio, The Dark.FM are gearing up for a massive year ahead as they are confirmed to perform at Sick New World Festival 2026 — with appearances in both Dallas and Las Vegas.

CATCH THE BAND LIVE:
4/25 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World Festival, Las Vegas
10/24 — Dallas, TX — Sick New World Festival, Dallas

MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Announces Date Change; Now Taking Place June 5 - 7, 2026

SUPER EARLY BIRD TIX

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is already booking a stacked lineup for next year, which is soon to be revealed! In the meantime, the festival's commitment to topping the lineups from the last three editions has culminated in a change of date, which will now take place June 5 - 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom. Super early bird tickets and information on refunds can be found HERE. Early Bird tickets that were already purchased will still be honored.

Festival co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments, "One of our headliners was only available on June 5th and we could not pass up the opportunity to have them at Milwaukee Metal Fest! It just so happened that another headliner also became available on the same weekend. Win win! Its gonna be the best weekend ever!"

Stay tuned for the first wave of bands - you don't wanna miss this!

Whiskey Myers Rock Inaugural 'Moon Crush: Whiskey Moon' Music Vacation on the Heels of New Album WHOMP WHACK THUNDER

Six-time Platinum-certified powerhouse Whiskey Myers lit up Florida’s Emerald Coast this past weekend with their inaugural Moon Crush: Whiskey Moon destination event in partnership with Topeka, creators of the boutique music vacation. The three-day celebration curated by the band marked a new chapter for the group, melding the energy of their arena-ready rock shows with the laid-back spirit of a beachside retreat.
 
Across multiple nights of headline performances, Whiskey Myers delivered a career-spanning set of their own hits alongside an electrifying full set of covers that showcased their roots and range. Fans were treated to classics like “Gimme Shelter” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones, “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac, “That Smell” and “Gimme Back My Bullets” by Lynyrd Skynyrd plus “With A Little Help From My Friends” in a rousing Joe Cocker-inspired rendition that had their fiercely loyal fanbase singing along under the Florida night sky.
 
The band also tore through their own hard-hitting catalog, including fan favorites “Gasoline,” “Broken Window Serenade,” “The Wolf,” “Bury My Bones,” “John Wayne,” “Glitter Ain’t Gold” and “Stone,” along with “Time Bomb” from their latest album, Whomp Whack Thunder, released earlier this year. The record – dubbed by Rolling Stone as “their most supercharged album yet” that “sounds on the whole like an invigorated, freewheeling rock band in its prime,” with Forbes opining, “Whiskey Myers has a track record of turning out cutting edge albums, with each one consistently better than the last”– has fueled one of the group’s biggest years yet.
 
In addition to Whiskey Myers’ commanding sets, Whiskey Moon featured an all-star lineup of performances from Charley Crockett, Shane Smith & The Saints, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Josh Meloy, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Record Company, Kashus Culpepper, The Droptines, Noeline Hoffmann and Angel White, each adding their own flavor to the weekend’s Southern-soaked soundtrack.
 
Whiskey Myers now turn their attention to closing out 2025 with a more intimate run – their recently announced Whiskey Myers & Friends acoustic tour, spanning the Northeast for seven shows this December. The stripped-down series will give fans a rare chance to experience the raw storytelling and musicianship that have made Whiskey Myers one of the most compelling bands in modern American music.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to upcoming shows, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow @WhiskeyMyers on social media.

Back Row L to R: Topeka’s Anthony Diaz & Andy Levine, CAA’s Chris Burrus, WHY&HOW’s Eric Radford, CAA’s John Huie, Whiskey Myers’ Cody Tate, Jamey Gleaves, John Jeffers & Jeff Hogg; Front Row L to R: Topeka’s Violet Thompson, WHY&HOW’s Eddie Kloesel, CAA’s Kylen Sharpe, Whiskey Myers’ Cody Cannon & Tony Kent; CAA’s Meredith Jones

Jenna Paulette Slates NFR Late Night RoundUp + Launches Team CowboyGirl

Rising Leo33 country artist and working cowgirl Jenna Paulette is preparing for the 2025 National Finals Rodeo by wrangling together some of her close friends, fellow singer/songwriters Tyler Booth, Ellis Bullard, Dalton Davis, Noeline Hofmann, Hayden Redwine, Brennan Scott Greene and Chancey Williams, for her inaugural NFR Late Night Round Up on December 6 at 24 Oxford in Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The event, which will take place from 10:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., is free to attend and will be hosted by Dillon Weldon, featuring two sets of writer’s rounds, capped with a performance by Paulette.
 
Additionally, Paulette, in partnership with Ely Cattleman, will sponsor a select group of rising female rodeo athletes beginning with this year’s NFR through 2026 as part of the inaugural Team CowboyGirl. The group of talented women with promising futures in the arena will be outfitted in apparel from her signature women’s rangewear line, CowboyGirl. Four-time female bull riding world champion Jorden Halvorsen has already joined the team, and inquiries from additional athletes are actively being considered.
 
Expanding on the plans for Team CowboyGirl, Paulette shares, “We plan to expand to Breakaway Ropers, Barrel Racers and Broncs and eventually dip into the Ranch Rodeo side. The goal here is to support girls that are headed for greatness.”
 
On being the first signee on the team, Halvorsen adds, “One of my favorite mantras to live by is ‘Be who you want to be, not who you’re told to be.’ I’m so excited to be a part of Team CowboyGirl and represent a brand that embodies this authenticity so well. I love everything that CowboyGirl stands for as a woman in the western industry. It is a symbol of the grit and grace, tough and feminine, that all cowgirls represent. I’m so thankful to Jenna Paulette and the Ely Cattleman team for allowing me to be a part of this!”
 
“We are proud to have Jorden be the first signee for Team CowboyGirl,” Paulette beams. “Jorden is successful at whatever she chooses to put her hand in, and she’s been a friend of mine for a while now. We filmed my music video for ‘Slow Drawl’ together and she was in the launch campaign for CowboyGirl. She is cowboy in every sense of the word and we are honored to support her on the rodeo trail through Team CowboyGirl.”
 
In addition to her NFR Round Up, fans can catch Paulette as an official Wrangler NFR opening act, Dec. 8 on Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night live from the dirt at Thomas & Mack Center. 
 
As Paulette prepares to release new music in 2026, she recently paired up with longtime friend and fellow Texan, Jake Worthington, for a duet of “Chasin’ Whiskey” off her sophomore album.

About Jenna Paulette:
A CMT Next Women of Country honoree and an Apple Music’s Country Riser, singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette – a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life – is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Paulette settled in Nashville in 2015, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley – a veteran songwriter with 80+ No. 1 tunes under his belt – which ultimately led to her publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in June 2021. Since collaborating with songwriters Will Bundy, Rhett Akins, and Jessie Jo Dillion, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker, and most recently Aaron Watson, Paulette has landed brand partnerships with Justin Boots, Boot Barn, Ely Cattleman, and Ranch Water.
 
With the arrival of her debut album The Girl I Was in 2023, Grammy.com remarked the project as “transformative,” noting it “fuses the sounds of [Shania] Twain and Miranda Lambert, tackling mental health with the somber ‘You Ain’t No Cowboy’ and waxing philosophical on ‘Country In The Girl.’” She continued to spotlight her authentic Western lifestyle last year, performing the national anthem at the National Finals Rodeo, making her Grand Ole Opry debut and performing at multiple festivals, including CMA Fest. Paulette recently signed with independent label Leo33. Paulette’s sophomore album, Horseback, is available everywhere now. For more information, visit www.jennapaulette.com.

Adam Ezra Group New Song Out Today!!!!

New Song: “Searching For Words That They Haven’t Made Yet” Out Now!!!
This is one of my favorites from the upcoming album.  Officially out today anywhere you can stream music!

Since the beginning of August 150,000 people have streamed our new music around the world and that is TOTALLY because of you all...our core people...listening, saving, and sharing our songs.  Over 30% of those listeners have come to us through algorithmic recommendations triggered by your enthusiasm for our latest releases.  Words can’t do a thank you justice, so in addition we promise to keep this all going...so excited for the releases to come...

Teen Mortgage Drop "Below The Christmas Tree" — LISTEN // Band Partners With Skate Super Skate Posse

Washington, DC punk duo TEEN MORTGAGE — guitarist/vocalist James Guile and drummer Ed Barakauskas — are getting festive with their new holiday track "Below the Christmas Tree."

Listen below.

Of course, in typical Teen Mortgage fashion, it's ANYTHING but a typical holiday track.

"We wanted to give people a new Christmas song to throw in their rotation because the usual Christmas hits get tedious to listen to," states Guile. "The song is a satire of people's tendency to ignore the world and embrace consumerism during Christmas and the way they would continue the tradition in the face of a nuclear holocaust. But the flip side of that is that Christmas is a call for peace."

Teen Mortgage are also partnering with Super Skate Posse and the Boys and Girls Club of Baltimore to provide 50 pre-selected, area youths with new skateboards, helmets, and Converse sneakers, along with a skate demo and music performance in Baltimore.

Guile says, "We're insanely proud to offer kids a chance to be part of the skate community in Baltimore and maybe get inspired to be in a band too."

The event will take place at the Skatepark Of Baltimore, locate at 1201 W 36th Street, Baltimore, MD on Saturday, November 22 from 2 to 3pm, and will include demos from professional skaters Brian Anderson, Darren Harper, Spencer Brown, and Tony Massey, as well as a full performance from the band. 

The Super Skate Posse Givebacks partner with local organizations across America to remove the cost barrier of access to the mental health benefits of skateboarding through a one of a kind experience to underserved youth. This is the first time the event will take place in Baltimore and is sponsored by The Boys And Girls Club Of Baltimore, Converse, Good360, Lingraphica, No Expectations, Team Bonding, Vu Skateshop, JBL Audio, Polio Treading, and Primary Wave.

"It's an honor to work with Teen Mortgage to uplift the youth of Baltimore. It may not be common knowledge but lead singer, James Guile, is a lifelong skateboarder. I commend James and Edward Barakauskas for identifying a need for resources in their community and taking action," says Chris Nieratko, Executive Director, Super Skate Posse.

In addition to this special performance, the band will perform at two holiday-themed shows. The will appear at the Jingle Bell Roxy LA on December 10. Jingle Bell Rox is a 13-night concert series in partnership with Union Rescue Mission. There will be a donation drive at each show to support those in need this season.

The band will also perform at Blissmas 25 with Better Lovers, Glassjaw, Saves the Day, Terror, Onyx, Haywire 617, Koyo, and Johnny Booth on December 13.

Teen Mortgage, who have shared stages with the likes of Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins, are in the middle of a headline tour. Get tickets here. They will hit the road hard in 2026, as well, as they are set to tour with Joyce Manor, Militarie Gun, and Combat next spring. All dates are below.

TEEN MORTGAGE ON TOUR:
HEADLINE 2025:
11/12 — Louisville, KY — Zanzabar
11/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Turntable
11/15 — Lakewood, OH — Mahall's
11/16 — Pittsburgh, PA — Bottlerocket Social Hall

HOLIDAY SHOWS:
12/10 — West Hollywood, CA — The Roxy Theatre
12/13 — Buffalo, NY— Buffalo RiverWorks 
 
WITH JOYCE MANOR, MILITARIE GUN, + COMBAT:
SPRING 2026:
3/09 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren 
3/11 — Austin, TX — Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater 
3/12 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston 
3/13 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues Dallas 
3/14 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues New Orleans 
3/16 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues Orlando 
3/17 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre 
3/18 — N. Myrtle Beach, SC — House Of Blues Myrtle Beach 
3/20 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall 
3/21 — Boston, MA — Citizens House of Blues Boston 
3/22 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia 
3/24 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount 
3/25 — Buffalo, NY — Asbury Hall 
3/26 — Toronto, ON Canada — The Danforth Music Hall 
3/27 — Detroit, MI — Majestic Theatre 
3/28 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed 
4/26 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee 
4/27 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater 
4/30 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s 
5/01 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Hall 
5/02 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall 
5/04 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium 
5/05 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot 
5/07 — Great Falls, MT — The Newberry 
5/08 — Calgary, AB Canada — The Palace Theatre 
5/09 — Edmonton, AB Canada — Midway Music Hall 
5/11 — Vancouver, BC Canada — Commodore Ballroom 
5/12 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox 
5/13 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater 
5/15 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore 

SUNVOLUME Ignites with Explosive New Video for “RIFF CITY” — A Loud, Unapologetic Ode to Pure Rock ’N’ Roll

The amps are roaring, the lights are blinding, and the swagger is undeniable —

SUNVOLUME have arrived with their brand-new single and video “Riff City”, an electrifying anthem that captures the raw, high-voltage essence of modern rock in its purest form.

Directed with cinematic grit and energy that bleeds straight from the stage to the screen, “Riff City” is more than a song — it’s a mission statement. The track barrels forward with thunderous riffs and gritty grooves dripping with attitude, channeling the spirit of ’70s arena rock and 90's grunge through a modern lens that feels fresh, dangerous, and downright addictive.

SUNVOLUME SPOTIFY

Video Filmed/ Edited by:

Terrell Williams of Effeno Films

www.EffenoFilms.com

SUNVOLUME BANDCAMP

BIO:

SUNVOLUME is a rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 2020 by Justin Sanetra (Guitar, Vocals), Jimmy Russell (Bass), &

Brett Sassetti (Drums). The band has released 7 singles, 1 mixtape, & 2 covers (Day 'N' Nite by Kid Cudi & Somebody To Love by Jefferson Airplane). They have performed at the NXNE music festival (Toronto), Norman Music Festival (Oklahoma) and shared the stage with bands like Everclear, Powerman 5000, Hinder, Smile Empty Soul, Saliva, Crobot, Saving Abel, Dead Poet Society, Tigercub, & more. Their music has been featured on Spotify's "All New Rock" editorial playlist, SiriusXM Octane, & as the "Hit Of The Day" on 95.1FM WIIL ROCK. The band is currently working on their debut album with producer Chris Gelin (Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, Tom Morello).

UPCOMING SHOW:

FREE New Years Eve Rock & Roll party at Reggies in Chicago, IL!!!

Wednesday, December 31st

8pm doors | 9pm show | 21+

Full Bar + Food Menu

SUNVOLUME

Ricky Liontones

The Midnight Calls

The Kozmic Kicks

Orbit Culture Announce North American Headline Tour Set for Top of 2026

Sweden's ORBIT CULTURE are thrilled to announce their forthcoming headline North American tour.

The trek kicks off February 18 and runs through April 10, making stops in most major cities in the U.S. and Canada. It marks the band's first headline tour in support of the new album Death Above Life, out now via Century Media, in these markets.

The tour will feature support from OV SULFUR and ATLAS. All dates are below.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 14 at 10am local time.  Get tickets here.

"We're beyond excited to return to North America and unleash the 'Death Above Life' tour across the continent, joined by Ov Sulfur and Atlas. We can't wait to see everyone out there," the band states.

ORBIT CULTURE ON TOUR:
WITH OV SULFUR + ATLAS:
2/18 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
2/19 — Portland, OR — Star Theater
2/20 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
2/22 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theater
2/24 — Calgary, AB — Palace Theatre
2/25 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
2/27 — Saskatoon, SK — Louis'
2/28 — Winnipeg, MB — Park Theater
3/03 — Toronto, ON — Opera House
3/05 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
3/06 — Ottawa, ON — The Bronson
3/07 — Buffalo, NY — Electric City
3/09 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
3/10 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore Silver Spring
3/11 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater
3/13 — New Haven, CT — Toad's
3/14 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
3/16 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues Cleveland
3/17 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
3/18 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
3/20 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave II
3/21 — Detroit, MI — El Club
3/23 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
3/24 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
3/25 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
3/27 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues Orlando
3/28 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
3/30 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
3/31 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
4/01 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
4/03 — Denver, CO — Gothic Theatre
4/05 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Grand at The Complex
4/06 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
4/07 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile
4/09 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
4/10 — Los Angeles, CA — Regent Theater  

Hailing from the small town of Eksjö, Sweden (located between the revered metal cities of Gothenburg and Stockholm), the quartet (guitarist and vocalist Niklas Karlsson, guitarist Richard Hansson, bassist Fredrik Lennartsson and drummer Christopher Wallerstedt) have grown into a global force, melding together riffs that are equal parts thrash, death metal and industrial with arresting hooks and a layered atmosphere that invites comparison to Gojira, Metallica and Static-X while carving out something that is uniquely their own.
 
ORBIT CULTURE's 2023 album, Descent and its subsequent EP release, The Forgotten topped many year-end lists in 2023 including Metal Hammer who described the album as: "a formidable entwining of modern metal’s most effective and exciting strands into an impressive milestone." Exhaustive worldwide touring and a steady stream of crowd-pummeling festival slots across the globe have set the stage for something much larger.
 
Orbit Culture are a band poised. They are the sound of metal in the most modern sense.

HANABIE. Announce Spring 2026 North American Headliner With Nekrogoblikon + Enterprise Earth As Support

Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have today announced their upcoming 2026 North American headlining run with Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth as support. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-date tour begins on Friday, March 13 in Boston, Massachusetts at Big Night Live, and ends on Saturday, April 11 in Los Angeles, California at The Belasco.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning today at 12 pm ET. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, November 14 at 10 am local time at livenation.com. 

Prior to today, the band released their track "Karu Garu Everyday!!", the theme song for anime series 'Araiguma Calcal-dan' (via Sony Music Japan) and is currently on their headlining tour across the EU/UK before wrapping up 2025 at Knotfest Mexico next month. Be sure to get your North American headliner tickets before they're all gone, and stay tuned for more HANABIE. news coming soon.

HANABIE. Spring 2026 North American Headliner Dates:

Fri Mar 13 - Boston, MA - Big Night Live

Sat Mar 14 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl

Sun Mar 15 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

Tue Mar 17 - Montreal, QC - Théâtre Beanfield

Wed Mar 18 - Toronto, ON - The Danforth Music Hall

Fri Mar 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens

Sat Mar 21 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

Mon Mar 23 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz

Tue Mar 24 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

Wed Mar 25 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Orlando*

Fri Mar 27 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues Cleveland

Sun Mar 29 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew's Hall

Mon Mar 30 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues Chicago

Wed Apr 01 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis

Fri Apr 03 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues Dallas

Sat Apr 04 - Houston, TX - House of Blues Houston

Mon Apr 06 - Austin, TX - Emo's Austin

Tue Apr 07 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

Thu Apr 09 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues San Diego

Fri Apr 10 - San Francisco, CA - August Hall

Sat Apr 11 - Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco

*No Nekrogoblikon

ABOUT HANABIE.:

HANABIE. is a Tokyo-based all-girl rock band that has been making waves since 2015, when YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSU came together for a high school club activity. With the addition of CHIKA in May 2023, the band has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by their cute, girlish image—their sound is a hard-hitting blend of powerful shouts, heavy riffs, and unique Japanese flair, capturing fans at home and abroad. Their hit single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has amassed over 10 million views on YouTubeand 5.3 million views on TikTok.

In December 2024, HANABIE. released their latest EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, further showcasing their dynamic range and signature style. 

2023 marked the beginning of their overseas ventures, and in August 2024, they made history as the first Japanese women to perform on the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. With a rapidly growing international following, HANABIE. is actively expanding their presence and making a bold statement on the global stage.


HANABIE. is:

Yukina

Matsuri

Hettsu

Chika

Maddox Batson Announces Live Worldwide Tour Set for Early 2026

Billboard’s youngest male artist to appear on 21 Under 21, Maddox Batson, announces his 46-show world tour. The Maddox Batson Live Worldwide Tour 2026 kicks off in the United States before heading to Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway and Sweden. 

Maddox Batson’s pre-sale begins Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. local time via MaddoxBatson.com. Spotify pre-sale kicks off Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12 p.m. local time, and public on-sale occurs on Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. local time.

“A lot of people might not remember I got my start on TikTok Live, so this tour name is a nod to those early days,” Batson shares. “We love bringing our live shows to fans – it’s crazy to me that it now means we’re playing around the world. What a blessing to share this journey and new music with y’all!”

Batson’s 2026 tour will donate $1.00 from every North American ticket sold to Music Will, the largest music education nonprofit program for schools in the United States. Through its innovative modern band curriculum, Music Will expands student participation in school music programs and helps drive long-term academic, social and emotional growth.

Citi is the official card of the Live Worldwide Tour in the United States. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, November 11 at 12 p.m. local time until Thursday, November 13 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Baylee Lynn, Jenna Davis, Just Jayne and Timmy McKeever will support Batson’s 2026 tour on various dates.

Batson recently wrapped his 29-city I Need A Truck Tour along with supporting Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour on select dates.
 
Hailed as  “A young star, new on the country charts already striking a chord and hitting all the right notes” by NBC Nightly News, Batson recently released the upbeat, sentimental track “Coincidence” in September via Prosper Entertainment / Warner Records. 
 
The 15-year-old also 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.
 
Forbes praises Batson’s stage presence, stating “It’s not only his lyrics and relatable subject matter that’s captured the hearts of young fans, it’s his engaging, high-energy personality that shines through every live performance, music video, and interaction with everyone he meets.” 
 
Following a breakout year that included his Grand Ole Opry debut and a high-profile appearance at Stagecoach, Maddox Batson continues to raise the bar for his young professional career.

Maddox Batson Live Worldwide Tour 2026 Routing:
Feb. 17  |  Ft. Lauderdale, FL  |  Revolution Live
Feb. 18  |  St. Petersburg, FL  |  Jannus Live
Feb. 20  |  Atlanta, GA  |  Coca-Cola Roxy
Feb. 21  |  Augusta, GA  |  Bell Auditorium
Feb. 22  |  Macon, GA  |  Macon City Auditorium
Feb. 28  |  Allentown, PA  |  Archer Music Hall
March 1  |  Montclair, NJ  |  The Wellmont Theater
March 4  |  Stamford, CT  |  The Palace Theatre
March 6  |  Syracuse, NY  |  Landmark Theater
March 7  |  Schenectady, NY  |  Proctors Theatre
March 8  | Providence, RI  |  The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
March 11  |  Montreal, QC  |  Beanfield Theatre
March 12  |  Toronto, ON  |  The Danforth Music Hall
March 14  |  Buffalo, NY  |  Buffalo Riverworks
March 15  |  Cleveland, OH  |  The Agora
March 18  |  Detroit, MI  |  Royal Oak Music Theatre
March 20  |  Chicago, IL  |  The Salt Shed
March 21  |  Madison, WI  |  The Sylvee
March 22  |  Minneapolis, MN  |  The Fillmore Minneapolis
March 26  | Calgary, AB  |  Grey Eagle Event Centre
March 28  |  Vancouver, BC  |  Vogue Theatre
March 31  |  Portland, OR  |  Crystal Ballroom
April 1  |  Seattle, WA  |  The Showbox
April 3  |  Sacramento, CA  |  Channel 24
April 4  |  San Francisco, CA  |  The Fillmore
April 8  |  Los Angeles, CA  |  The Wiltern
April 11  | San Diego, CA  |  The Observatory North Park
April 16  |  Salt Lake City, UT  |  The Complex
April 18  |  Phoenix, AZ  |  The Van Buren
April 19  |  Albuquerque, NM  |  Revel Entertainment Center 
April 22  |  Austin, TX  |  ACL Live at The Moody Theater 
April 24  |  Houston, TX  |  Bayou Music Center
April 26  |  Tulsa, OK  |  Cain’s Ballroom 
April 29  |  St. Louis, MO  |  The Factory at The District 
May 3  |  Nashville, TN  |  The Pinnacle 
May 12  |  Dublin, IE  |  3Olympia Theatre
May 13  |  Glasgow, UK  |  SWG3 Galvanizers
May 15  |  Manchester, UK  |  Manchester Academy 2
May 16  |  London, UK  |  O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
May 19  |  Cologne, DE  |  Die Kantine
May 20  |  Amsterdam, NL  |  Paradiso Amsterdam
May 21  |  Hamburg, DE  |  Gruenspan
May 23  |  Oslo, NO  |  Vulkan Arena
May 24  |  Stockholm, SE  |  Fryshuset Klubben
 
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ALEXANDRA KAY AIMS “STRAIGHT FOR THE HEART” OF COUNTRY RADIO WITH DEBUT SINGLE, IMPACTING TODAY

With over 8.7 million social media followers, an iTunes #1 All Genre Album, two #1 iTunes Country Albums, the viral heart-first songstress and Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” Alexandra Kay just-released her sophomore album, Second Wind, securing both critical acclaim and her debut on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Celebrating the project’s chart-topping success, the Billboard “Rookie of the Month” today impacts country radio with 71 adds on her super-charged debut single “Straight For The Heart.”

This accomplishment puts Kay in the company of Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood among the Top Five of All-Time first-week debuts by a solo female artist on the Mediabase Country chart.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
Nov. 11 - Colorado Springs, CO - Phil Long Music Hall
Nov. 13 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion Ballroom
Nov. 14 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre
Nov. 15 - Clive, IA - Horizon Events Center
Nov. 16 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
Dec. 12 - Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry
March 14 - Perth, Australia*
March 17- Melbourne, VIC*
March 18 - Sydney, NSW*
March 20 – Willowbank, Australia - CMC Rocks 2026
March 24 - Auckland, New Zealand*
March 26 - Christchurch, NZ*

* with Old Dominion

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Shamrock Slaughter 2026 Headliners Announced.

SHAMROCK SLAUGHTER's 2026 lineup is here and it slays.

The promoters have announced the full lineup for the 2026 edition, which brings the brutality March 13-14 of next year at Piere's Entertainment Center + Stan's Room in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

A whopping 28 bands will perform across two stages during the course of the two-day event. Get tickets here.

The lineup features iconic acts, rising forces, and fresh blood all under one roof for one of the Midwest's heaviest weekends. If you don't go, you WILL be infected with a major case of FOMO.

Death metal legends INCANTATION will headline Friday night's festivities, while Ohio modern metal merchants SANGUISUGABOGG will close out Saturday night.

Vendor applications are open through January 31. Apply by sending an email here if you'd like to peddle your wares at this can't miss event.

Gravemind Entertainment, LLC is the official promoter of Shamrock Slaughter Fest 2026.

"I grew up in this scene, surrounded by people who live and breathe this music," says promoter Braxton Keyser. "Shamrock Slaughter Fest was built from that same passion — to bring together every part of death metal and extreme music under one roof. For our first year to feature one of the biggest names in metal today, legendary bands that helped shape the genre, and young acts keeping it alive — that says everything about where this scene is right now. My goal is to keep building something the fans, the bands, and the entire community can be proud of, and with their support, take it even further every year."

Other sponsors include DNA Entertainment, Ablated Records, Comatose Music, Obscenery Films, Sweaty Fingers Design, and more.

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2026 Announces Fourth Wave of Bands

INFERNO METAL FESTIVAL 2026 is proud to announce the next round of bands to join the already stacked lineup! The festival now welcomes Tormentor, Firespawn, Mork, Carnivore A.D., Møl, Nihilvm, Abhorration, Ruun, Arachno, Gaddavír, Feversea, Homselvareg, Hermit Dreams, and Senti.

Inferno will once again take place across several venues in Oslo (NO) during Easter from April 2 - 5! Tickets and passes can be found HERE.

The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in

Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud

of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over

the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’

two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.

Links:

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Alt-Pop Trio Exploring Birdsong Reveal Video for New Single "Romanticise" + Announce 2026 Tour

Exploring Birdsong are stepping into a new era with their stunning single "Romanticise," released today via Long Branch Records.

Stream "Romanticise" here. 

Watch the video below. 

The trio has also announced a 2026 UK headline tour. Catch Exploring Birdsong at the following locations.

9/23 — Glasgow, UK — Classic Grand
9/24 — London, UK — Islington Assembly Hall
9/25 — Bristol, UK —  Strange Brew
9/26 — Manchester, UK — Gorilla 

Exploring Birdsong are headlining London's St Pancras Old Church tonight, November 5, and tomorrow, November 6. After the first date sold out in two minutes, the band added a second. This also sold out in minutes, underlining the breathless excitement building around the group.

"'Romanticise' is centered around a relationship plagued by toxicity," the band shares. "Written from the perspective of the perpetrator, lyrically it depicts the needless and unnecessary frustration and anger shown towards their partner. The chorus had to be catchy. This was written first, and as the writing process developed and lyrical content was formed, we wanted the breakdown section to match the chaotic and aggressive nature of the lyrics."

The band continues. "The opening line to the chorus is a sarcastic jab at the protagonist's partner — 'You could romanticise a car wreck at eighty' — it illustrates their frustration at a tenaciously positive outlook, and is followed by 'Would you anatomise the way I'm behaving?,' shifting the blame from themselves as if their behavior is being overly scrutinized when questioned. The song is written, unfortunately, from personal experience."

The alt-pop trio, centered on Lynsey Ward's stunning vocals, showcase a richer and more expansive element with their newest effort — a mature evolution from the organic rawness of their piano-led roots. Despite the shift in sound first signaled with the acclaimed 2024 singles "The Collapse," "Weight in Gold," "All I Lack," and "Stitch," the three-piece has not sacrificed any of the emotional intimacy or genre-blending beauty that sets them apart.

The voice of Ward (also of Espera), mixed with the talents of Jonny Knight (bass + keyboards) and Matt Harrison (drums), help forge a truly unique approach to songwriting and modern heavy music. 

Previously, the band has supported Katatonia and Sleep Token as well as a main stage appearance at RADAR and Euroblast festival. Straddling pop, progressive rock, and uncategorizable genre-blending beauty, the band is mostly unplaceable, but "Romanticise" suggests flashes of Everything Everything's inventiveness, the dramatic flair of Kate Bush, and the synth-heavy intensity of Enter Shikari — whilst remaining uniquely Exploring Birdsong.

EXPLORING BIRDSONG ARE:
Lynsey Ward — Vocals, Piano
Jonny Knight — Bass, Synthesizers
Matt Harrison — Drums, Percussion

KORPIKLAANI - Release Video For 'Got The Time'

Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for their cover of the popular ANTHRAX version of the Joe Jackson song 'Got The Time', which is streaming now on all platforms. Originally released in Finnish under the name 'Ennen' between KORPIKLAANI's most recent albums Jylhä (2021) and Rankarumpu (2024), you can now enjoy the English version as well. 

Be sure to catch KORPIKLAANI live on the remaining dates of this year or at HEIDENFEST 2026 with Finntroll, Heidevolk, Trollfest and The Dread Crew Of Oddwood. All dates below.

LISTEN TO 'GOT THE TIME':
https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/got-the-time

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 'GOT THE TIME' BELOW.

KORPIKLAANI ONLINE:
https://linktr.ee/korpiklaani

Photo by Peero Lakanen / edited by Jan Yrlund

Nightfall Salute Judas in New Video for "The Traders of Anathema"

Ahead of their long-awaited return to stages all across Europe, today, Nightfall are releasing a new video for one of the fiercest cuts off their monumental new album Children of Eve. “The Traders of Anathema” is a climactic hymn to Judas Iscariot. Its blazing riffs and towering chorus are the ultimate tribute to the eternal rebel.  

Watch the video for “The Traders of Anathema” below.

Children of Eve is out now on Season of Mist

https://orcd.co/nightfallchildrenofeve

“The Traders of Anathema” is the perfect rallying cry for Nightfall’s resurgence into the live arena. Backed by the monumental production of Jacob Hansen, the song grapples with faith, guilt and rebellion amidst a grand chorus and Gothic fury.  After taking a break from the stage and launching Metal Music Against Depression(MMaD) out of their frontman’s own personal struggles, Nightfall are now back and ready to step resiliently into the spotlight as a true act of defiance on their upcoming European tour with Possessed, Terrorizer, Massacre and Ater.

“Hello people of darkness”, greets the half-masked Efthimis Karadimas. “The time has come for us to hit the road across Europe. After a very long introverted period where we kept the band away from touring activity, we finally set to rise again. From the ashes of depression, the battles with inner demons and all those endless nights in despair, we managed to grow up stronger and motivated. This is by far the best line-up, the loudest and the most precise. I can’t wait to sing about pain and darkness in front of you. Embrace darkness, you children of Eve.”

With Children of Eve, Nightfall return from the shadows to unite blackened souls everywhere with their darkest and most epic creation yet.


Line-up:

Efthimis Karadimas - Vocals

Kostas Kyriakopoulos - Guitars

Vasiliki Biza - Bass

Fotis Benardo - Drums

Recording Credits:

Recorded at Devasoundz Studios, Athens, Greece

Produced by Efthimis Karadimas with Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos

Engineered by Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos

Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark


Production Credits:

Produced by Efthimis Karadimas & Engineered by Fotis Benardo

Mixed & Mastered in Hansen Studios, Denmark by Jacob Hansen

Cover Art:

Eliran Kantor

Art Concept:

Efthimis Karadimas

Order & Stream: https://orcd.co/nightfallchildrenofeve

Follow Nightfall:

Official Website: http://www.nightfall.gr/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightfallband/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NIGHTFALL_band

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightfallband/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4W0Vom1cl6o3UCq8tTfRHV

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/nightfall/1369568685

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/76457

TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3521048

Bandcamp: https://nightfallofficial.bandcamp.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightfallband_gr

Black Coast Announce Signing to Papercut Recordings & Release New Single "Overflow"

Stoke-on-Trent, UK’s Black Coast have signed to Papercut Recordings, the label from Leo Valeri and Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary. The partnership launches with new single “Overflow”, punctuating a bold new chapter for the band and serving as the first step toward a full album planned for Spring 2026 (more on that to come). Fans can stream “Overflow” HERE. Watch the accompanying music video Below. 

"Overflow” narrows the frame to the private headspace people use to cope when life swells too loud. Speaking on the track, vocalist Charlie Hewitt shares

“Overflow is the inner escape that everyone dwells in. I don’t want to wake up to reality sometimes. Sink in the overflow.”

That sentiment threads through Black Coast's catalog, which has drawn comparisons to Alice in Chains, Deftones, and Linkin Park while carving out its own identity. The band has accumulated over 4 million streams across platforms, with their work tackling mental health, personal struggle, and the weight of unprocessed emotion.

"Overflow" arrives as Black Coast enter into a bold new chapter. Their newly inked deal with Papercut Recordings comes after years of self-releasing music and building a dedicated following through relentless touring and raw, emotionally charged performances. The band has worked with producer Sam Bloor at Lower Lane Studios since 2019, a partnership that has shaped their evolution from their 2021 debut album Outworld through their 2023 self-titled EP.



Black Coast will support the release with in EU and UK tour dates in November and December, including shows with Silly Goose and a London date supporting Profiler on December 10 at The Black Heart.

ABOUT BLACK COAST

Black Coast are a heavy music band from Stoke-on-Trent, England, formed in January 2016 from the ashes of local projects Bet It All and Dead City Souls. The five-piece comprising Charlie Hewitt (vocals), Scott Pinnington (guitar), Joe Mayer (guitar), Jack Beardsall (bass), and Matty Clark (drums) blend hardcore intensity with grunge textures, groove-driven riffs, and nu-metal aggression.

Their debut album Outworld (2021) and self-titled EP (2023) established Black Coast as a band unafraid to confront internal darkness, with lyrics centered on mental health, emotional barriers, and the struggle for authentic self-expression. Produced by Sam Bloor at Lower Lane Studios, their catalog has earned over 4 million streams and 130K YouTube views to date.

Live, Black Coast are known for visceral, emotionally raw performances that prioritize connection over spectacle. They continue to champion Stoke-on-Trent's thriving music scene while advocating for men's mental health awareness.