MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Welcomes ACID BATH to Next Year's Edition; Taking place June 5 - 7, 2026!

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now welcome ACID BATH as the first headliner for next year!

Festival co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments, “For the last 3 years the #1 requested band the fans wanted for Milwaukee Metal Fest was Acid Bath! We could not be more excited to have them in 2026!” 

Sammy Duet of ACID BATH adds, "We are delighted to return to the Milwaukee Metal Festival after our last appearance there 32 years ago. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!"

The festival 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. Early bird tickets can be found HERE.

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

Vana Signs to Sumerian Records, Drops Brand New Single & Music Video "Pray"

Auckland-based, RnB tinged industrial metal vanguard, Vana has announced her signing to Sumerian Records and releases "Pray” today. The signing marks a significant shift for the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, who has already built a devoted global following and over 85 million streams across platforms independently. Her brand new single "Pray" and its accompanying music video arrive as Vana is wrapping up her US tour supporting Set It Off and Fame On Fire, bringing her unique blend of industrial alt-metal, trap and R&B to packed rooms across the country. Stream the new single HERE and watch the accompanying video below. 

“Pray” explores the fracture of reality through the lens of someone experiencing psychosis and mania, twisting religious iconography into a portrait of psychological chaos. It also reflects Vana’s personal relationship with religion and its impact on her life. Raised in a religious household, she remains deeply informed and respectful of religious theology, even as she subverts it. An influence that runs through her writing alongside her fascination with gothic literature, anime, Lovecraftian horror, and the perspective of the misunderstood. These are just some of the influences that will shape the lore and world building of her highly anticipated debut album, slated for release next year. 

Speaking on her new release and singing to Sumerian Records, Vana shares

"This song stems from the idea of how it'd feel experiencing psychosis. Sonically, this song is just as chaotic as I'd imagine someone's psyche would be if they were in a manic episode. Almost as if both the angel and the devil on your shoulders were both screaming in your ears at the same time.

"Signing with Sumerian feels like I've found a label that understands my brain. "They believed in 'Pray' the second they heard it, as well as in the world I want to create around my project. This song is the beginning of a whole cinematic universe I've been dying to create. I feel like I just joined the perfect team to help me make the chaos in my brain real. Launching 'Pray' with Sumerian already feels like the start of something huge, and I can't wait for everyone to see what we've been cooking!"

Vana taught herself guitar, bass, and production as a teenager in Auckland, originally imagining a career as a lead guitarist before stepping into the spotlight herself. Her breakout single "Beg!" amassed 18.8 million Spotify streams and 1.7 million video views independently, cementing her as one of the most buzzworthy names in alternative music. With 765,000 monthly Spotify listeners, 895,000 TikTok followers, and 298,000 Instagram followers, she's built her fanbase through unfiltered online connection, streaming on Twitch, engaging fans over shared obsessions with fantasy gaming, horror films, and anime.

Vana’s sound pulls from post-hardcore pioneers like Sleeping with Sirens, Pierce the Veil and Bring Me The Horizon, filtered through the lens of contemporary artists like Brakence, Chase Atlantic, and $uicideboy$, with lyrical inspiration drawn from gothic literature, Lovecraftian horror, and the world-building of games like Baldur's Gate 3.

Vana's music proudly creates space for audiences who've felt like outsiders in traditional metal communities, particularly women and LGBTQ+ listeners. She's vocal about inclusion, mental health, and female empowerment, using her platform to advocate for representation in a historically male-dominated genre.

Vana is currently on tour with Set It Off and Fame On Fire through December 10th, with remaining dates including stops in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Raleigh. Tickets HERE. 

REMAINING TOUR DATES:

Fri Nov 21 2025 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall 

Sun Nov 23 2025 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues Orlando 

Tue Nov 25 2025 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s 

Wed Nov 26 2025 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew’s Hall 

Fri Nov 28 2025 — Indianapolis, IN — Old National Centre 

Sun Nov 30 2025 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks 

Mon Dec 01 2025 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall 

Tue Dec 02 2025 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club 

Fri Dec 05 2025 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza (Powered by Verizon 5G) 

Sat Dec 06 2025 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall 

Sun Dec 07 2025 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia 

Tue Dec 09 2025 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall 

Wed Dec 10 2025 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz

NYC’s Most Experimental New Music Event Arrives: JAZZ FROM HELL Festival Announced

JAZZ From HELL Festival Brings Avant-Garde Fury & Big-Band Brass to NYC

Get Tickets HERE

The JAZZ From HELL festival will take over Le Poisson Rouge on Friday, December 12, 2025, presenting an electrifying evening of experimental sound and forward-thinking performance. Leading the lineup is the acclaimed New York avant-metal trio IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, who will deliver a special collaboration with the GOLDSTAR METROPOLE ORCHESTRA. This unique performance will unite the band’s signature fusion of technical metal, jazz complexity, and cinematic atmospheres with a full big-band ensemble, creating a rare large-scale presentation of their music.

The festival will also feature performances by JERSEYBAND and KILTER, both known for their adventurous approaches to genre, rhythm, and improvisation. Each act contributes to a program designed to celebrate artists who push musical boundaries and explore new sonic architectures. Hosted at Le Poisson Rouge, one of New York’s most respected spaces for innovative art and live performance, JAZZ From HELL offers an opportunity to witness a night of music that embraces intensity, experimentation, and creative risk.

Tickets are available now at 40 dollars in advance or 50 dollars on the day of the show. Doors open at 6:00 PM and performances begin at 7:00 PM. For audiences drawn to bold and unconventional music, JAZZ From HELL promises a standout event in the winter concert season.

CROBOT Unleash Lyric Video for new song “GUN TO MY HEAD” Add U.K. Tour Dates

Today marks an exciting milestone with the release of the Official “Gun To My Head” lyric video, the song is now available on all platforms. It’s time to turn up the volume and immerse yourself in the electrifying sound of Crobot, as their music promises to propel you into an exhilarating journey beyond the stars. As the band wraps up their US tour, the anticipation builds for their upcoming adventure in the United Kingdom. Fans should prepare for an unforgettable experience, kicking off on December 2 in Southampton and culminating in a spectacular finale on December 14 in Brighton. Buckle up for a wild ride filled with

energy and passion!

There’s a special kind of madness that happens when a band circles back to its roots — that wild-eyed realization that the thing you were chasing was behind you the whole damn time. CROBOT are standing right there now, staring down the beast they built, grinning through the smoke.

Brandon Yeagley still preaches his gospel from behind the mic like some back-alley shaman with a harmonica holstered for punctuation. Christopher Bishop remains the riff conjurer — tone soaked in engine grease and snake oil, as if the guitar itself were trying to escape the song. And with the arrival of brothers Willie (bass, vocals) and Nico Jansen (drums, percussion), the band’s pulse has started to sound downright dangerous again — thick, swinging, and impossible to fake.

Every band says they’re “getting back to their roots.” Most of them mean they’re out of ideas. CROBOT means it like a blood oath. They’ve stripped it all down to the muscle and marrow, rediscovering that holy intersection where Sabbath’s weight meets Funkadelic’s freak, where Clutch’s swagger shakes hands in the Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic Chili-Peppers era. This isn’t nostalgia — it’s resurrection. The past few years have sanded off a lot of pretense. What’s left is a band that’s learned how to breathe again, how to groove again, how to trust the dirt under their boots. They’ve been through the industry grinder, the touring trenches, the ego traps, and the inner wars — and somehow came out grinning wider, riffing harder, and sounding more alive than they have

in a decade.

That rebirth roars to life on “Gun to My Head,” the first shot fired from their upcoming album. It’s CROBOT at their most unfiltered — hook-heavy, groove-drenched, and thick with the kind of swagger that makes amps sweat. The song’s chorus swings like a pendulum between surrender and salvation, the sound of four musicians testing their own limits and finding freedom on the other side. It’s not about violence — it’s about the pressure of transformation, the push and pull between love, truth, and the kind of pain that forces

you to evolve.

“Sometimes you’re forced to take a step back and reflect on what really matters,” explains Yeagley. “Every note has a reason, every word a purpose. We’re etching something in-blood into the CROBOT discography - and Gun to My Headfelt like the best taste of what’s to come.”

CROBOT in 2025 isn’t chasing relevance. They’re chasing feel. That unspoken alchemy that happens when four lunatics hit a downbeat and the room levitates for a second. They’ve traded the smoke and mirrors for sweat and instinct,

and it shows.

Call it rebirth, call it regression, call it whatever you want — CROBOT is back where they belong: knee-deep in the groove, grinning like thieves, and daring you to

prove them wrong.

REMAINING US DATES

11/20 Asheville, NC - Eulogy

11/21 Raleigh, NC - The Pour House

11/22 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery

11/23 Philadelphia, PA - MilkBoy

MØL - share new single & video "Young"

Danish alt-metal visionaries MØL return with 'Young', the second single from their eagerly awaited new album Dreamcrush, due on 30th January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Now available on all streaming platforms, 'Young' follows lead single 'Garland'. 

Where 'Garland' ascended into majestic shoegaze territory, its shimmering guitars and brooding baritone vocals hinting at an impending rupture of blackened force, 'Young' wastes no time. It erupts in classic MØL fashion with searing fury from its very first moments, before plunging listeners into the band's signature haze of glittering guitar lines, towering crescendos and cathartic melodicism that blurs the line between beauty and brutality.

Check out the video for ‘Young’ below:

Listen to 'Young' here: https://moel.bfan.link/young.yde

Pre-order and listen to Dreamcrush here: https://moel.bfan.link/dreamcrush

With their third studio album now just weeks away, MØL continue to push the boundaries of their creative expression. Dreamcrush tempers the band’s sharpest, most jagged edges with soaring alt-rock hooks, delving into the tension between dreams and reality, and the ways aspiration can both sustain and consume us. By steeping even their most aggressive moments in melody, MØL deliver their most explosive and affecting work to date.

Following on from the critically acclaimed Jord (2019) and Diorama (2021), MØL’s latest opus sees their sound continue to evolve as they embrace new horizons - as a band and as individuals. Drawing on influences including My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins and Smashing Pumpkins, the album explores recurring themes of belonging, resilience and finding home within oneself. Dreamcrush arrives with a renewed sense of confidence, acceptance and vigour.

Recording took place over several months in Frederik Uglebjerg’s Aarhus studio, allowing the band to shape the album gradually. Vocalist Kim Song Sternkopf explores his baritone register, delivering lyrics in Danish and English that reflect personal introspection and a revisitation of past events. Guitar solos by Nicolai Busse elevate the emotional journey, while abstract, Emil Nolde-inspired artwork by Daniel Owen at Nemesis Design (Sleep Token, Architects, BFMV, TesseracT) and photography by Rolf Meldgaard visually complement the album’s exploration of dreams, reality and emotional reconciliation.

Fans can experience the album live as MØL embark on a headline tour across Europe and the UK throughout February 2026 with support from Tayne and Cold Night For Alligators, promising shows that translate the album’s intensity into a visceral, unforgettable performance.

Comments vocalist Kim Song Sternkopf, "It feels incredible to bring DREAMCRUSH out into the world, not just through the record, but by stepping back onto stages across Europe and the UK. This will be our second headline run and it honestly feels like a new and thrilling chapter for us in MØL.

"The songs on DREAMCRUSH explore how our hopes and ideals can both lift us up and break us apart. Performing them live will be like tearing up that dream to the crowd, fragile, heavy and luminous all at once. 

"We’ve also been lucky to bring along two incredibly solid acts who embody that same spirit in their own ways: TAYNE, with their raw, industrial noise-pop energy and Cold Night for Alligators, who channel this beautifully intricate and emotional strain of alternative metal from Copenhagen. Together, we plan to bring you dynamic and compelling sets each night across Europe and the UK. We can’t wait to see everyone again!"

Tickets are available here: https://ffm.live/moeldk-tour

MØL are:

Ken Lund Klejs - drums
Holger Rumph Frost - bass
Kim Song Sternkopf - vocals 
Sigurd Kehlet - guitars 
Nicolai Busse - guitars

MØL online: 
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moeldk

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BktfiUsPL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

X: https://x.com/moeldk?s=11&t=7GbDMk0_-ITDlUkOmBx7_Q

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/moeldk

BLEED FROM WITHIN - ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING RUN 'THE ZENITH TOUR' 2026 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SYLOSIS!

Scottish metal titans Bleed From Within are thrilled to announce their very first North American headline run: 'The Zenith Tour'! The  27-date trek will kick off on April 2nd (Worcester, MA) and run all the way through to May 7th (New York, NY), with stops in Montreal, Chicago, LA, and Dallas. Joining the band as special guests are UK metal powerhouse SYLOSIS, along with GREAT AMERICAN GHOST and LIFE CYCLES.

Bleed From Within stated: 
"The time has finally come! Ever since our first show in the US back in 2023, we knew we had to get over there and headline; the atmosphere was electric. Now, Zenith has given us the perfect platform and we are very proud to announce our very first North American headline tour! The tour lasts for 5 weeks and covers a lot of ground. We cannot wait to bring this show to you all. 

Support comes from our very close friends in Sylosis, one of the finest UK metal bands to ever do it. We are also bringing our brothers in Great American Ghost with us once more (they opened the European leg of this tour) and Life Cycles, one of our favourite up & coming bands in the US.

Being from a small town in Scotland, this kind of tour is a dream come true. Made even more special by the incredible package that we've been able to put together here. Do not miss these shows!

See you in 2026 - Ali, Davie, Goonzi, Kennedy, Steven"

Pre-sale tickets will be available via Soundrink on Thursday, November 20th at 10 AM EST(PW: Zenith). General admission tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 21st at 10 AM local time, HERE.

Confirmed dates for BLEED FROM WITHIN's 'The Zenith Tour' are with SYLOSIS, GREAT AMERICAN GHOSTS, and LIFE CYCLES are:
04.02.2026 U.S.  Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (upstairs)
04.03.2026 CAN Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield
04.04.2026 CAN Toronto, ON @ Opera House
04.06.2026 U.S.  Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of The Living
04.07.2026 U.S.  Lakewood, OH @ The Roxy
04.08.2026 U.S.  Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small's
04.10.2026 U.S.  Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
04.11.2026 U.S.  Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation
04.12.2026 U.S.  Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
04.14.2026 U.S.  Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
04.15.2026 U.S.  Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
04.17.2026 U.S.  Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
04.19.2026 U.S.  Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
04.20.2026 U.S.  Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
04.21.2026 U.S.  Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
04.22.2026 U.S.  Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
04.24.2026 U.S.  Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theatre
04.25.2026 U.S.  Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
04.26.2026 U.S.  Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
04.28.2026 U.S.  Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
04.29.2026 U.S.  Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
05.01.2026 U.S.  Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
05.02.2026 U.S.  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
05.03.2026 U.S.  Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
05.05.2026 U.S.  Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
05.06.2026 U.S.  Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
05.07.2026 U.S.  New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

WORLDWIDE DATES
'THE DYING SUN TOUR' 2026
03.01.2026   UK  Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room*
03.05.2026   IE    Dublin @ The Academy
03.06.2026   UK  Liverpool @ o2 Academy
03.07.2026   UK  Leeds @ Stylus
03.08.2026   UK  Nottingham @ Rescue Rooms
03.10.2026   UK. Norwich @ Epic Studios
03.12.2026   UK  Bristol @ Electric Bristol
03.13.2026   UK  Southampton @ The 1865
03.14.2026   UK  Birmingham @ o2 Institute
*no DISEMBODIED TYRANT or BAEST

ABOUT BLEED FROM WITHIN

After 20 years, Bleed from Within have reached their Zenith. The Glasgow firebrands are one of the hardest working acts in metal: playing shows globally with everyone from Megadeth to Slipknot, all while writing and regularly releasing monstrous, exhilarating songs. The upward journey reaches new heights on their seventh album, which contains the band’s heaviest, catchiest and most intrepid music to date.

Bleed – vocalist Scott Kennedy, guitarists Craig “Goonzi” Gowans and Steven Jones, drummer Ali Richardson and bassist Davie Provan – have long been Scottish metal’s most valued sons, constantly at the vanguard of muscular-sounding music. First albums Humanity(2009) and Empire (2010) made them cult figureheads in the deathcore scene, before Uprising(2013) broadened their palate with groove metal adrenaline and melodic death metal prowess. It also marked their major-label debut, catapulting them onto tours with heavy royalty.

In 2018, the band returned with the ferocious Era. Then, follow-ups Fracture (2020) and Shrine(2022) proved their greatest triumphs to date, intertwining Scott’s snarls with Steven’s majestic singing. The millions of streams gathered by such singles as ‘The End of All We Know’, ‘Into Nothing’ and ‘Levitate’ proved Bleed had become the next big thing. On Zenith – which was announced alongside career-affirming tours with Slipknot, Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine – the quintet are primed to leap into superstardom.

Across 11 songs, Zenith explores the parameters of what pulse-pounding metal can do. ‘Violent Nature’ is the most attention-demanding opener Bleed have ever penned, accelerating from a distorted intro to an onslaught of drums, blitzkrieg riffs and layer upon layer of screams. Single ‘In Place of Your Halo’ is a heavier counterpoint: its hulking groove leads up to a surprising bagpipe section, keeping the band in touch with their homeland as they affirm themselves on the world’s stage. From the bold string sections throughout the album to finale ‘Edge of Infinity’, which rises from acoustic guitars and singing to an almighty crescendo, Bleed’s horizons have never been broader. Yet, their songs have never felt so invigorating across the board either.

Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy - Vocals
Craig Gowans - Lead Guitar
Steven Jones - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
David Provan - Bass
Ali Richardson - Drums 

Eric Church Performed "Bleed On Paper" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Ahead of Friday's Live Track Release

Eric Church closed out the 2025 leg of his critically acclaimed Free The Machine Tour this past weekend in Los Angeles, delivering the kind of boundary-pushing live spectacle fans have come to expect from the 11-time GRAMMY nominee – including a nod this year for Best Contemporary Country Album with his latest, Evangeline vs. The Machine. The finale, packed with deep cuts, fan favorites, and the tour’s signature immersive production, brought an exclamation point to a year of sold-out arena stops that drew raves from critics and fans alike.
 
The Inglewood show capped a run that saw Church redefine what a modern arena tour can be – from unpredictable audibles, like bringing longtime vocal partner Joanna Cotten out for a surprise “Drowning Man” setlist addition late in the show or adding a trombone solo from Roy Agee before “Knives of New Orleans,” to the cinematic production that tells the visual story of Evangeline vs. The Machine from start to finish as Church brings the songs to life. Whether backed by 24 orchestral musicians, the original Eric Church Band, or standing alone with just his guitar, Free The Machine spotlights Church at his most daring. And with 24 newly added-dates on sale now via EricChurch.com, fans won’t have to wait long for more: Free The Machine resumes in January.
 
The new year also brings a unique offering from the man Rolling Stone celebrates for creating “a record that is both dazzling and challenging, and creates a listening experience that upends the idea of what country music is,” as Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive releases exclusively in IMAX theaters across the U.S. and Canada for limited showings on Wednesday, Feb. 11 & Saturday, Feb. 14. A full list of locations is available via IMAX.com/EricChurch along with tickets to the limited engagement on sale now.
 
Filmed across two nights at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., the concert film is also complimented by a 19-track live album, Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) arriving Friday, Feb. 13 and available for pre-order / pre-save HERE. In addition to preview tracks “Desperate Man (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” available HERE and “Knives Of New Orleans (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” available HERE, “Bleed On Paper (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” arrives this Friday, Nov. 21. Pre-order / pre-save HERE.
 
Church joined ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last night (Nov. 17) to preview the track, joined onstage by all 24 musicians from both the Free The Machine Tour and the live recording. Watch Below.
 
For more information on all to come, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

2026 Free the Machine Tour Markets, Venues and Special Guests:
Jan. 22  ||  Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem  ||  Caylee Hammack
Jan. 23  ||  Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem  ||  Caylee Hammack
Feb. 5  ||  Omaha, Neb.  ||  CHI Health Center  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 6  ||  Sioux Falls, S.D.  ||  Denny Sanford PREMIER Center  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 7  ||  St. Paul, Minn.  ||  Grand Casino Arena  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 12  ||  Toronto, Ont.  ||  Scotiabank Arena  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 13  ||  Buffalo, N.Y.  ||  KeyBank Center  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 14  ||  Albany, N.Y.  ||  MVP Arena  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 19  ||  North Little Rock, Ark.  ||  Simmons Bank Arena  ||  49 Winchester
Feb. 20  ||  Kansas City, Mo.  ||  T-Mobile Center  ||  49 Winchester
Feb. 21  ||  St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Enterprise Center  ||  49 Winchester
Feb. 26  ||  Tulsa, Okla.  ||  BOK Center  ||  Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 27  ||  Fort Worth, Texas  ||  Dickies Arena  ||  Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 28  ||  Austin, Texas  ||  Moody Center  ||  Stephen Wilson Jr.
Mar. 5  ||  Knoxville, Tenn.  ||  Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 6  ||  Greensboro, N.C.  ||  First Horizon Coliseum  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 7  ||  North Charleston, S.C.  ||  North Charleston Coliseum  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 19  ||  Birmingham, Ala.  ||  Legacy Arena at the BJCC  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 20  ||  Atlanta, Ga.  ||  State Farm Arena  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 27  ||  Hollywood, Fla.  ||  Hard Rock Live  ||  Kashus Culpepper
Apr. 3  ||  Greenville, S.C.  ||  Bon Secours Wellness Arena  ||  Ashley McBryde
Apr. 4  ||  Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Spectrum Center  ||  Ashley McBryde
Apr. 10  ||  Jacksonville, Fla.  ||  VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena  ||  Ashley McBryde
Apr. 11  ||  Tampa, Fla.  ||  Benchmark International Arena  ||  Ashley McBryde

About Eric Church
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including 2020’s Entertainer of the Year, TIME100 Philanthropy 2025 honoree and 11-time GRAMMY nominee – including four nods for Best Country Album, Eric Church has built a passionate fan base through his critically acclaimed catalog of music. Church’s October 2024 release, “Darkest Hour,” saw the superstar signing over all of his publishing royalties to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for his home state. The song is featured alongside current single “Hands Of Time” on his latest album, Evangeline vs. The Machine, marking his first new music since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple album (“Stick That In Your Country Song,” “Hell Of A View”). That project followed prior releases including RIAA Gold-certified Desperate Man (“Some Of It,” “Desperate Man”), Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and 4x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 32 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, and has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI, and his six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway, Chief’s. For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

The Devil Wears Prada Announce Spring 2026 Headline Tour

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica [vocals], Jeremy DePoyster[guitar, clean vocals], Kyle Sipress [guitar], Jonathan Gering [keys, synths, programming, percussion], and Giuseppe Capolupo [drums] — just released their critically acclaimed ninth album Flowers last week via Solid State Records. Get it here.

Today, the band, fresh off an international tour schedule that would crush mere mortals and saw the band perform at Orlando Warped Tour, and in South Africa, Australia, and across Europe, announces its Spring 2026 headline tour in support of the album. The tour will feature Four Year Strong, Split Chain, and I Promised the World. The trek kicks off March 13 in Oklahoma City and runs through April 12 in Nashville. All dates are below.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 21 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

TDWP will also set sail on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise in January, as well

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ON TOUR:
WITH FOUR YEAR STRONG, SPLIT CHAIN, + I PROMISED THE WORLD:
3/13 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
3/14 — Ft Worth, TX — Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
3/15 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
3/17 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre
3/18 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
3/20 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
3/21 — San Diego, CA — Soma
3/22 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
3/24 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
3/25 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
3/27 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
3/28 — Denver, CO — Summit
3/29 — Lawrence, KS — Granada
3/31 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
4/1 — Madison, WI — Sylvee
4/2 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
4/3 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
4/5 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
4/7 — Jacksonville, FL — FIVE
4/8 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
4/10 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
4/11 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/12 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

Eric Church Unveils Official Trailer for 'Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive' IMAX® Exclusive Release; Tickets On Sale Now

With the official trailer release unveiled exclusively on “TODAY,” 11-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church offers a preview of the cinematic experience awaiting fans this February, when his celebrated 2025 album Evangeline vs. The Machine – alongside several of his most renowned hits – releases exclusively in IMAX theaters across the U.S. and Canada. A full list of locations is available via IMAX.com/EricChurch along with tickets to the limited engagement on sale now.
 
In a first-ever collaboration among IMAX, MCA, Mercury Studios and Q Prime South, the limited theatrical release is a must-see for fans. The film offers a unique perspective for viewers that can only be achieved in IMAX. The concert includes Church performing his GRAMMY-nominated eighth studio album front-to-back before transitioning into his catalog hits including “Desperate Man,” “Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Sinners Like Me,” “Mistress Named Music” and “Springsteen,” all reimagined with a six-piece band, four-piece horns, four-piece strings, eight-piece choir and vocalist Joanna Cotten. Filmed across two nights at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., the performance comes to life with IMAX’s groundbreaking 12-channel sound and unparalleled image quality and scale.
 
“This project was never about fitting into a box – it’s about breaking the damn thing wide open,” shares Church. “Seeing it in IMAX takes that to another level. The scale and sound experience is like nothing else.”
 
Coinciding with the theatrical release, Church will also unveil a 19-track live album, Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Pre-order / pre-save via MCA HERE, with preview tracks “Desperate Man (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” available HERE and “Knives Of New Orleans (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” available HERE.
 
Meanwhile, Church’s acclaimed Free The Machine Tour continues across the country, with 24 newly announced 2026 dates on sale now via EricChurch.com. 
 
For more information on all to come, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive is Directed by Reid Long and Executive Produced by Barak Moffitt, Andrea Dunn, Mike Harris, Rob Femia and John Peets. Church is represented by WME, Q Prime South and MCA Nashville. 

Remaining 2025 Free the Machine Tour Markets, Venues and Special Guests:
Nov. 14  ||  Fresno, Calif.  ||  SaveMart Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 15  ||  Inglewood, Calif.  ||  Intuit Dome  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
 
2026 Free the Machine Tour Markets, Venues and Special Guests:
Jan. 22  ||  Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem  ||  Caylee Hammack
Jan. 23  ||  Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem  ||  Caylee Hammack
Feb. 5  ||  Omaha, Neb.  ||  CHI Health Center  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 6  ||  Sioux Falls, S.D.  ||  Denny Sanford PREMIER Center  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 7  ||  St. Paul, Minn.  ||  Grand Casino Arena  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 12  ||  Toronto, Ont.  ||  Scotiabank Arena  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 13  ||  Buffalo, N.Y.  ||  KeyBank Center  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 14  ||  Albany, N.Y.  ||  MVP Arena  ||  Ella Langley
Feb. 19  ||  North Little Rock, Ark.  ||  Simmons Bank Arena  ||  49 Winchester
Feb. 20  ||  Kansas City, Mo.  ||  T-Mobile Center  ||  49 Winchester
Feb. 21  ||  St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Enterprise Center  ||  49 Winchester
Feb. 26  ||  Tulsa, Okla.  ||  BOK Center  ||  Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 27  ||  Fort Worth, Texas  ||  Dickies Arena  ||  Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 28  ||  Austin, Texas  ||  Moody Center  ||  Stephen Wilson Jr.
Mar. 5  ||  Knoxville, Tenn.  ||  Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 6  ||  Greensboro, N.C.  ||  First Horizon Coliseum  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 7  ||  North Charleston, S.C.  ||  North Charleston Coliseum  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 19  ||  Birmingham, Ala.  ||  Legacy Arena at the BJCC  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 20  ||  Atlanta, Ga.  ||  State Farm Arena  ||  49 Winchester
Mar. 27  ||  Hollywood, Fla.  ||  Hard Rock Live  ||  Kashus Culpepper
Apr. 3  ||  Greenville, S.C.  ||  Bon Secours Wellness Arena  ||  Ashley McBryde
Apr. 4  ||  Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Spectrum Center  ||  Ashley McBryde
Apr. 10  ||  Jacksonville, Fla.  ||  VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena  ||  Ashley McBryde
Apr. 11  ||  Tampa, Fla.  ||  Benchmark International Arena  ||  Ashley McBryde

Annie Bosko and Amy Grant Join Forces on "God Winks"

On the heels of the release of her debut album California Cowgirl, rising singer-songwriter Annie Bosko is joined by six-time GRAMMY and 26-time Dove Award winner Amy Grant for a powerful rendition of “God Winks,” available now via QHMG/Stone Country Records. Listen to their collaboration Below.
 
“God Winks” was born out of a season of reflection for Bosko. After returning home to recover from vocal cord surgery just as the pandemic began, she found herself questioning her next steps. She decided she would return to Nashville only when she booked a gig, which led to a chance encounter with Amy Grant and Vince Gill.
 
“If you’ve ever been in the presence of Amy Grant, it truly feels like you’re experiencing an angel in human form,” shares Bosko of her collaborator. “I respect her art just as much as I respect her as a human being.
 
“Amy and Vince were both ‘God Winks’ in my life, as divine reminders to keep going at a time when I felt lost. In an industry that can be cold and ruthless, they embody faith and integrity. Amy’s voice carries such warmth — it feels like a ‘God Wink,’ reminding you that no matter what you’re going through, God’s got your back.”
 
“There’s an old phrase that says ‘expect the unexpected,’” adds Grant. “In the daily rhythm of life, we all experience moments that weren’t planned for or anticipated; and the same holds true when grace and mercy show up in unexpected places. Any situation can be turned around with even a small act of kindness and love.”

Written by Bosko with Rachel Thibodeau, Jet Harvey and Michael Wilkes, and produced by Trent Willmon, the track serves as a tender reminder that even during our darkest or most uncertain moments, we’re never truly alone:

Featuring 19 songs and over half penned by Bosko, California Cowgirl “interlocks toughness, confidence, heartbreak and ambition, while interweaving moments from her own story of a West Coast farmer’s daughter who chased her dreams to Nashville,” boasts Billboard, while praising of the Golden State native, “Bosko’s creative vision is matched by her work ethic.”
 
“Annie has been honing her craft and building her career with authenticity and style,” lauds Celeb Secrets, as Entertainment Focus opines the project “is a big, bold statement of intent from an artist who refuses to be pigeonholed.”
 
On Monday, November 24, Bosko will perform the National Anthem at Levi’s Stadium for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers game, following her performance at Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville for the Quartz Hill Music Group Takeover on November 17. For additional information, visit AnnieBosko.com.

Annie Bosko Upcoming Performances
 
Nov. 17           Chief’s on Broadway || Nashville, TN
Nov. 24           National Anthem at the San Francisco 49ers Game | Santa Clara, CA
Jan. 31             REHAB Telethon & Auction || Abilene, TX
Feb. 20            Los Fresnos Rodeo || Los Fresnos, TX       
Sept. 23           The Colosseum at Caesars Palace || Las Vegas, NV
 
About Annie Bosko
Raised in California’s Central Valley as a farmer’s daughter, Annie Bosko blends the grit of her roots with the firepower of her influences—including The Judds, Shania Twain, Deana Carter, and George Strait—on her debut album California Cowgirl, available now via QHMG/Stone Country Records. The 19-song collection, featuring collaborations with Darius Rucker, Dwight Yoakam and Joe Nichols, brings traditional country instrumentation into sharp focus while celebrating female strength, vulnerability and joy. Bosko first broke out with the SiriusXM/CMT favorite “Crooked Halo” and was named a Rolling Stone Country Artist to Watch, later making her late-night debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with “Neon Baby,” which marked her first charting single at Country radio. She has written songs recorded by Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson, toured with Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton, and sold out Los Angeles’ famed Troubadour. She will join Dolly Parton for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on September 23, 2026.
 

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DAVID ELLEFSON – BASSTORY: Performance, Stories & Legacy is coming to Latin America • February 2026! ​   

Grammy-winning bassist David Ellefson brings his acclaimed BASSTORY: Performance, Stories & Legacy tour to Latin America this February — a powerful blend of live performance, storytelling, and an inside look at the riffs, moments, and music that shaped his life on and off the stage.

 

Joining David on this run:

Andrew Freeman (Last in Line) – Vocals

Andy Martongelli & Emanuel López – Guitars

Adrián Esposito – Drums

 

BASSTORY has toured the world with select shows across Europe, the USA, and Australia, giving fans a rare chance to experience Ellefson up close in an intimate, high-energy format. It’s not just a concert — it’s a behind-the-music experience with personal stories, iconic bass lines, and a setlist packed with metal classics.

Ellefson shares:

“BASSTORY lets me connect with fans on a deeper level. You get the riffs, but you also get the stories behind them — plus a badass live performance of fan favorites by talented musicians!”

 

FEBRUARY 2026 TOUR DATES

 

7 FEB – Santiago de Chile

9 FEB – Mendoza

10 FEB – Neuquén

13 FEB – Las Grutas

14 FEB – Special Show Coming Soon

15 FEB – Cosquín Rock

 

Don’t miss this exclusive run through Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.

https://basstory.com/

For more information on all of these events please visit:

www.davidellefson.com

https://basstory.com/

George Strait Adds a Second Night in Lubbock, Texas for 2026

Due to overwhelming demand, country music icon George Strait has added a second in-the-round stadium show in Lubbock, Texas at Jones AT&T Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026, in addition to his previously announced performance on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The newly added Friday night show will feature special guests GRAMMY and CMA Award nominee Zach Top and multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer Dylan Gossett, while Saturday’s previously announced show will feature fellow Texas natives, 3-time GRAMMY winner Miranda Lambert and newcomer Hudson Westbrook. 

Fans can expect an unforgettable pair of evenings celebrating Strait’s unmatched catalog of hits alongside new favorites from Cowboys and Dreamers including “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame,” featuring Chris Stapleton. In fact the pair just scored a nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the track at next year’s 2026 GRAMMY Awards bringing Strait’s total career-nominations to 17. Tickets for both nights go on sale via georgestrait.com at 10 a.m. CT on Friday, November 21, 2025.

With fewer shows each year, Strait’s limited live performances continue to be some of the most sought-after tickets in music. His 2024 concert at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field drew 110,905 fans, marking one of the largest single-ticketed concerts in U.S. history. In 2025, he performed only five shows nationwide — in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Foxborough and Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium — each to sold-out crowds.

Of his SoFi Stadium performance, Variety noted, “fans would maintain that the privilege of still having him kicking around is all theirs,” adding that Strait “picks great songs, sings even better and exudes a quiet, uncocky confidence that would make anyone feel patriotic about country as a genre.”

The Boston Globe said of his Foxborough stop, “Strait skipped the pyrotechnics and let his voice do the heavy lifting,” while Pollstar has praised him as “the most worthy inheritor of Merle Haggard or Willie Nelson’s mantle of country icon.”

In addition to his upcoming live performances in Clemson, South Carolina and Lubbock, Texas, Strait will be honored this December at the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing his lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. Early next year, he will also be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as both a performer and songwriter whose influence continues to shape generations of country music.

It’s been 15 years since The New York Times praised Strait as “a country superstar in complete command of his gift,” and that statement remains as true as ever with the release of his 31st studio album, Cowboys And Dreamers. The collection — which Cowboys & Indians Magazine calls “a cornucopia of trad-country-arrangement beauty” — includes instant classics like “Three Drinks Behind,” “MIA Down in MIA,” “The Little Things,” GRAMMY-nominated “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame” (featuring Stapleton) and his rendition of Waylon Jennings’ “Waymore’s Blues,” all of which have become fan favorites in his live set.

About George Strait:
George Strait is the unambiguous "King of Country Music," with over 100 million RIAA certifications while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards as well as countless nominations and becoming the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades. The Texas troubadour released his 31st career studio album Cowboys And Dreamers last year, following 2019’s best-selling Country album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, on MCA. The latter produced by Strait and Chuck Ainlay, the album quickly became Strait’s record-extending 27th No. 1 Billboard Country album. The Country Music Hall of Fame member earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his single “The Weight of the Badge” from the project. Having already set an indoor ticketed attendance record in 2014 at AT&T Stadium on his Cowboy Rides Away Tour, in June 2024 with 104,793 fans in attendance, he bested his own attendance record with over 110,905 fans in attendance at his “King at Kyle Field” show in College Station. And Strait has proven himself as deft with a pen as he is commanding a stadium of thousands, co-writing some of his biggest hits such as fan favorites, “Here for a Good Time” and “Living for the Night,” as well as the powerful, heartfelt ballad “I Believe.” As generous as he is talented, Strait’s Vaqueros del Mar golf tournament and benefit concert has raised over $17 million for the Feherty’s Troops First Foundation and most recently his Strait To The Heart benefit raised over $7 million for those affected by the flooding in Texas. He and wife Norma also established the Jenifer Strait Foundation to preserve the memory of their daughter and have raised millions for children’s organizations. In addition, every time Strait takes the stage he is joined by Retired Lt. General Leroy Sisco to present a new home to a wounded hero, delivering his 127th home presentation this summer in Los Angeles via Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Homes 4 Wounded Heroes Program.

More at GeorgeStrait.com and online @georgestrait.

Dayseeker Announce "Pale Moonlight" Spring 2026 Headline Tour

Southern California's DAYSEEKER — Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Zac Mayfield [drums] — are thrilled to announce their forthcoming headline tour of North America, set for May 2026. The tour kicks off May 1 in New York and runs through May 30 in San Diego.

Northlane, Wind Walkers, and sace6 will serve as support.

"This is our first headlining tour for our new album Creature In The Black Night and we couldn't be more thrilled to bring some of these songs to life in our live show with a stacked lineup," the band says.

Pre-sales begin today, Monday, November 17 at 12pm ET. The general on-sale is set for Friday, November 21 at 10am local time. All dates are below. Get tickets here. 

As the band noted, this tour marks the first headline run in support of the newly-released album Creature In The Black Night. Listen to and get the album here.

The album charted at No. 1 on the Alternative Albums chart upon release last month, while lead single "Pale Moonlight" is currently Top 10 at U.S. rock radio. It has been a banner year thus far for Dayseeker, with 2026 looking to be even bigger.

DAYSEEKER ON TOUR:
WITH NORTHLANE, WIND WALKERS, + SACE6:
5/1 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
5/2 — Wallingford, CT — The Dome @ Oakdale
5/3 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
5/5 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
5/6 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Riverworks
5/7 — Grand Rapids, MI — 20 Monroe Live
5/9 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Event Center
5/10 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
5/12 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
5/15 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
5/16 — Kansas City, MO — Grinders
5/19 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
5/20 — Saskatoon, SK — Coors Event Theatre
5/22 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
5/23 — Calgary, AB — MacEwan Hall
5/25 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom
5/26 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
5/28 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
5/29 — Pomona, CA — Fox Theater
5/30 — San Diego, CA — SOMA

ABOUT DAYSEEKER:
Sad rock. That’s usually how frontman Rory Rodriguez describes it to curious newcomers.  But there's more to Dayseeker than melancholy. Formed in Southern California and forged in adversity, Dayseeker evolved from post-hardcore upstarts into one of the most emotionally resonant and stylistically agile bands in heavy music today. Their songs don't just process grief, heartbreak, and trauma — they transform them into something magnetic, powerful, and ultimately empowering. Since 2012, this spirit has defined the band, which prioritizes emotional truth over trends, connecting through authentic passion, sonic innovation, and lyrical vulnerability. 2019's Sleeptalk marked a creative turning point — a dreamy, immersive reintroduction that saw the band doubling down on melody, atmosphere, and introspection. That shift continued with 2022's Dark Sun, a devastatingly personal album shaped by the death of Rodriguez's father. Dayseeker graced the cover of Outburn and drew enthusiastic praise from Alternative Pressand alt-rock radio. The profound resonance of the band’s music with fellow outsiders worldwide is evident in their 600 million+ streams. And it's palpable at every show, from sold-out headlining runs in theaters to tours with Pierce The Veil, Bad Omens, and Ice Nine Kills. 

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

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

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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...