Midwinter Drop New Track "Champagne" and Official Music Video via Papercut Recordings

Emerging atmospheric metalcore quintet Midwinter have today unleashed their new single "Champagne" via their new label home, Papercut Recordings. The track captures the band's signature style, blending crushing heaviness and electronic dissonance with soaring vocals and moments of luminous clarity. Accompanying the release is the cinematic music video, which evokes the decadent spirit of the Roaring Twenties but emphasizes the song's theme of emotional divide when paired with the song.When asked about the inspiration and sound design of "Champagne", the band shared:

"'Champagne' is used as a metaphor to celebrate something that is actually hollow. It symbolizes escapism and temporary euphoria. At its core, the track explores abandonment and betrayal but are masked behind something generally associated with a celebration.

Sonically, we wanted to experiment with contrasting emotions. Similar to the lyrics, certain sections of the track emote feelings of beautiful nostalgia but soon give way to extreme and jarring textures. Blending these together creates a push-pull between optimistic reflection and the pain of loss."

Midwinter will also be on the road starting in April alongside Unprocessed and Allt, so be sure to get your tickets now at the link here. Stream "Champagne" here, watch the official music video below, and stay tuned for more Midwinter news coming this year.

Midwinter Tour Dates with Unprocessed + Allt

04/13 Dallas, TX @ Trees

04/14 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

04/16 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile

04/17 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Theatre

04/18 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's

04/21 Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl

04/22 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

04/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

04/25 Denver, CO @ Marquis

04/27 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

04/29 Detroit, MI @ El Club

04/30 Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

05/01 Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD

05/02 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

05/03 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

05/05 Washington, DC @ Union Stage

05/06 Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle

05/08 Tampa, FL @ Crowbar

05/09 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)

05/11 Nashville, TN @ Basement East

05/12 Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Live

05/13 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway

05/15 Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi

05/16 Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall

ABOUT MIDWINTER

Midwinter carves beauty from chaos with their emotionally charged brand of progressive metalcore. Blending punishing thall-infused riffs, lush ambient layers, and introspective lyrics, the Cleveland, Ohio based five-piece explores themes of loss, identity, and healing. Their sound design is immersive and intentional—layered with glitchy textures, dissonant melodies, and experimental production techniques that push genre boundaries and elevate every emotional peak and breakdown.

A.A. WILLIAMS Unveils Haunting New Single "Wolves"

Acclaimed heavy artist A.A. WILLIAMS returns with "Wolves," a mesmerizing new single that delves into the liminal space where consciousness and subconsciousness intertwine. The track marks another powerful addition to her evocative body of work, showcasing her ability to transform abstract emotional landscapes into visceral sonic experiences.

"Wolves" is a meditation on emotional echo, on searching without resolution, and on how even the faintest memories can leave a permanent mark on the psyche. The song captures the sensation of moving through a haze, where meaning feels close but never fully defined, and where longing exists without a clear object. It speaks to the human tendency to chase feelings, moments, or versions of ourselves that exist just beyond reach.

"Wolves describes the blurred lines between dreams and reality," says A.A. WILLIAMS. "Ideas and emotions bleed across the boundary, their imprint faint but profound, a softly etched signature on your psyche. Hazy memories begin to fade, you force your feet to touch the ground, yearning for things that were never yours, hopelessly, endlessly searching for the unattainable."

“Wolves” lands as A.A. Williams continues her track across the UK and Europe. Tickets are available HERE. Both "Wolves" and the previously released single "Just A Shadow" will be available as a tour exclusive vinyl during this run. 

About A.A. WILLIAMS:

Having made her debut live appearance at the prestigious Roadburn Festival in the Netherlands off the back of a self-titled EP, A.A. WILLIAMS has since toured across the globe with the likes of CULT OF LUNA, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, RUSSIAN CIRCLES, SLEEP TOKEN and THE SISTERS OF MERCY, as well as establishing herself as a headline artist - including a show at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall inside London’s Southbank Centre.

Standout festival appearances have dovetailed with two album releases - 2020’s Forever Blue and 2022’s As The Moon Rests, which both received widespread critical acclaim and put A.A. WILLIAMS firmly in the slipstream of the wave of female vocalists taking textured, epic and folk-rooted heavy music into new and progressive directions. A BBC session at the legendary Maida Vale Studios only bolstered WILLIAMS’ credentials.

Not one to rest on her laurels, she has also released a selection of ‘companion pieces’ - a collaborative single with Japanese post-rock titans MONO (“Exit In Darkness”); a solo covers collection recorded during 2020’s pandemic lockdown — Songs From Isolation — that garnered praise from THE CURE’s Robert Smith and SMASHING PUMPKINS' Billy Corgan for her unique take on their original songs; and perhaps most impressively, 2021’s arco saw the multi-instrumentalist completely rework her debut EP from rock instrumentation to a string ensemble, utilising her classical training and arrangement skills to stunning effect.

With new label partner Reigning Phoenix Music, 2026 will serve as a major milestone for A.A. WILLIAMS.

Connect With A.A. WILLIAMS:

  • Website: https://aawilliamsmusic.com

  • Instagram: https://instagram.com/aawilliamsmusic

  • Facebook: https://facebook.com/aawilliamsmusic

  • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aawilliamsmusic

  • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@aawilliamsmusic

  • Bandcamp: https://aawilliams.bandcamp.com

  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2U3NplWGZV4xH2ECA5oQ1i

  • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/a-a-williams/1466249029

Exploring Birdsong Release Video for New Single "42"

Following back-to-back sold-out headline shows in London, alt-pop trio Exploring Birdsong step confidently into a new era with their striking new single "42."

Centered on Lynsey Ward's arresting vocals, the band unveil a richer, more expansive sound that marks a clear evolution from the organic rawness of their piano-led beginnings. "42" balances emotional depth with cinematic ambition, showcasing a maturity and sonic confidence that signals a bold new chapter for the group.

Speaking of the track, Ward shares, "'42' is a song about paranoia, conspiracy theories and confirmation bias — it is written from the perspective of someone who has lost touch with reality, seeing patterns in their day to day life that are leading them to some answer, or a warning — but never quite getting the full picture of what it could all mean. Thematically, the song was drawn from personal experience in childhood, where a few coincidences with numbers could spiral into a feeling of being 'followed' by a number or symbol, and like the storyline of the rest of your life was being written with this at the centre, or as a clue."

She expands, "Conspiracy theories are more rife than ever, especially after spreading like wildfire during the pandemic. We wanted to present this as a sympathetic look at how something so simple can go so wrong, and where that desperation can lead; a state of anxiety, isolation, and losing touch with the world around you. The great irony is that, to some degree, we have now become the people in the story. We each notice the number '42' so regularly now that we update one another every time it pops up somewhere unexpected."

Stream "42" HERE.

Watch the video Below:

Exploring Birdsong have announced a headline UK tour this September. Dates start in Glasgow on the 23rd before stopping off in London and Bristol before concluding in Manchester on the 26th.

Tickets and more info HERE.

Exploring Birdsong have evolved into one of the UK’s most compelling and unclassifiable modern bands. Following a bold shift in sound first signaled by the acclaimed 2024 singles "The Collapse," "Weight in Gold," "All I Lack," and "Stitch," the three-piece have expanded their sonic palette without sacrificing the emotional intimacy and genre-blurring beauty that defines them.

Fronted by the unmistakable voice of Lynsey Ward, alongside Jonny Knight (bass, keyboards) and Matt Harrison (drums), Exploring Birdsong craft a sound that seamlessly weaves vulnerability, heaviness, and intricate songwriting into something entirely their own. Their approach to modern heavy music feels both cinematic and deeply personal, balancing raw feeling with experimental ambition.

By 2025, the band's reputation had translated into undeniable momentum. Exploring Birdsong sold out two headline shows at London's iconic St Pancras Old Church in a matter of minutes, following on from two equally sold-out headline showcases in Manchester and London the year prior. These landmark performances cemented their status as a band whose live presence resonates just as powerfully as their recordings.

The trio have previously shared stages with Katatonia and Sleep Token, alongside main stage appearances at RADAR Festival and Euroblast, further showcasing their ability to connect across scenes and audiences. Straddling pop, progressive rock, and an uncategorizable spectrum of sound, Exploring Birdsong remain largely unplaceable. Touchstones can be found in the inventive edge of Everything Everything, the dramatic flair of Kate Bush, and the synth-driven intensity of Enter Shikari — yet the result is unmistakably, and uniquely, Exploring Birdsong.

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

Shorty Turns 40: Celebrating Trombone Shorty's 40th Birthday in New Orleans on April 25, 2026

Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce Shorty Turns 40, a very special concert celebrating GRAMMY-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty’s 40th birthday and his Treme Threauxdown’s 10th anniversary. This must-see nighttime event during Jazz Fest will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8 p.m. CT at the iconic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, promising an unforgettable celebration with special guests and surprise moments honoring one of the city’s most beloved musical ambassadors.
 
Shorty Turns 40 features an incredible lineup of superstar artists, including Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Leon Bridges, Eric Church, Joan Jett, Branford Marsalis, Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Grace Potter, Jill Scott, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas and more special guests. For complete show details, visit shortyturns40.com.
 
Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. CT at shortyturns40.com. VIP packages will be available, including great seats and Shorty Turns 40 merchandise pack.

Shorty Turns 40: Celebrating Trombone Shorty’s 40th Birthday at Treme Threauxdown X marks a milestone night in New Orleans as Trombone Shorty’s beloved Treme Threauxdown returns during Jazz Fest for its 10th anniversary. This year’s hometown celebration is made even more special as it honors Trombone Shorty’s 40th birthday, one of the city’s most iconic artists. The evening will bring together an all-star lineup of guest artists, friends and longtime collaborators for a must-see night of music that captures the heart and soul of New Orleans. Blending funk, jazz, soul, rock and the city’s rich brass band traditions, the performance will feature surprise collaborations, powerful moments and electrifying energy, celebrating Trombone Shorty’s journey from neighborhood parades to the world’s biggest stages inside one of New Orleans’ most storied theaters.
 
“We are thrilled to collaborate and produce this milestone show celebrating Trombone Shorty,” shares Keith Wortman of Blackbird Presents. “He is THE living embodiment of New Orleans music past, present, and future, and this show will bring that electricity unlike any other!” 
 
Shorty Turns 40: Celebrating Trombone Shorty’s 40th Birthday at Treme Threauxdown X continues Blackbird Presents annual concert series at the historic Saenger Theatre, which has become an essential part of the Jazz Fest experience, carrying on the New Orleans tradition of keeping the party going into the night with legendary shows featuring superstar artists fused with the best local New Orleans musicians. Previous events include The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats, Ryan Adams: Exile On Bourbon St., New Orleans Is Waiting For Columbus, The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration Of The 40th Anniversary of The Last Waltz, Nevilles Forever: A Celebration of The Neville Brothers and Their Music and The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music.
 
Since its debut, Trombone Shorty’s Treme Threauxdown has become a can’t-miss celebration of New Orleans music, community and spontaneity. Known for its electrifying energy and all-star sit-ins, past editions of the Threauxdown have seen everyone from Jon Batiste, Allen Toussaint and Dr. John to Usher, Gary Clark Jr. and more take the stage.
 
For complete show details, please visit:  shortyturns40.com. #TromboneShorty 

Sleep Theory Announce "Words Are Worthless" Video

Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — had a meteoric 2025.

They released their debut album, Afterglow, produced by David Cowell and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Architects), last spring. The album, described by Revolver as an "exciting mix of metalcore, pop and R&B," is their first full-length for Epitaph Records and has accumulated over 515 million global streams to date. The band, lauded as "one of the most compelling new acts in heavy music" by Kerrang!, then embarked on its first-ever headline tour in the summer, most dates of which were sold out, in addition to packing crowds at every festival stage they performed on. They also appeared on the covers of Rock Sound, Kerrang!, Revolver, and Outburn, and continued to turn heads.

Today, they share the video for "Words Are Worthless" from Afterglow. 

The song is a violin-enhanced power ballad like only Sleep Theory could craft. The video, which features the band in performance mode, boasts a goth noir vibe. Follow along and watch the video below.

SLEEP THEORY ON TOUR: 
HEADLINE TOUR WITH THE PRETTY WILD:
2/6 — Bristol, UK — O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
2/8 — Glasgow, UK — SWG3 Galvanizers (SOLD OUT)
2/9 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz (SOLD OUT)
2/11 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Institute (SOLD OUT)
2/12 — London, UK — O2 Forum Kentish Town (SOLD OUT)
2/14 — Amsterdam, NL — Melkweg OZ (SOLD OUT)
2/15 — Paris, FR — La Machine du Moulin Rouge
2/16 — Antwerp, BE — Zappa
2/18 — Hamburg, DE — Uebel & Gefährlich (SOLD OUT)
2/19 — Berlin, DE — Hole 44 (SOLD OUT)
2/21 — Warsaw, PL — Hydrozagadka (SOLD OUT)
2/22 — Prague, CZ — Futurum Music Bar
2/23 — Vienna, AT — Flex
2/25 — Milan, IT — Slaughter Club
2/26 — Zurich, CH — Dynamo
2/27 — Munich, DE — Technikum  (SOLD OUT)
3/1 — Cologne, DE — Carlswerk Victoria (SOLD OUT)

WITH THREE DAYS GRACE + I PREVAIL:
3/5 — Milwaukee, WI — HOG Fest @ Fiserv Forum
3/6 — Minneapolis, MN — 93X Twin City Takeover @ Target Center
3/12 — Belmont, NY — Loud Island @ UBS Arena
3/13 — Baltimore, MD — 98 Rock Spring Thing @ CFG Bank Arena
3/18 — St. Augustine, FL — Planet Band Camp @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
3/20 — Clearwater, FL — 98ROCKFEST @ The BayCare Sound
3/21 — Orlando, FL — JRR’s Earthday Birthday @ Central Florida Fairgrounds

U.S. FESTIVALS:
4/25 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World
7/18 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration
7/19 — Tinley Park, IL — Summer of ’99 & Beyond Festival
10/24 — Fort Worth, TX — Sick New World

EUROPEAN SUMMER FESITVALS:
6/9 — Rome, IT — Rock in Roma (w/ The Offspring, A Day To Remember)
6/10–14 — Leicestershire, UK — Download Festival
6/18 — Dessel, BE — Graspop Metal Meeting
6/19 — Landgraaf, NL — Pinkpop
6/26 — Münster, DE — Vainstream Rockfest
6/27 — Leipzig, DE — Impericon Festival

Sleep Theory combine energetic hard rock and metalcore, alongside the powerhouse vocalist Cullen Moore. Praised by Jelly Roll and David Draiman, they've toured with Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, and Beartooth. In under two years, they became the fifth most-played artist on Active Rock radio. Afterglow and the Paper Hearts EP merge heavy rock with pop and R&B, producing anthemic bangers and emotional ballads. Saluted by Revolver, Loudwire, and Amazon Music as an Artist to Watch in 2025, they've become one of heavy music's biggest breakouts. With Afterglow, the quartet proves ready to ascend to the next level. Sleep Theory deliver the dynamic, heavy bounce and massive vocal hooks that the rock world desperately needs. Moore is a powerhouse singer who outmatches nearly all his peers, recalling the most classic and timeless pop, R&B, and rock 'n' roll vocalists of the last several decades. Sleep Theory push themselves creatively at every turn, catapulting the genre to new sonic heights. 

Buckcherry Announce Leg One of Summer 2026 "Let It Roar" Tour + Live "Roar Like Thunder" Video

Continuing to support their 11th album Roar Like Thunder, Buckcherry announce today leg one of their summer tour commencing May 2 at the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland and ending May 31 at The Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City. This leg includes Buckcherry's first appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals in Daytona Beach, Florida and Columbus, Ohio.

Also today the band premieres a live concert video for the title track from the Roar Like Thunder album, filmed during their 2025 tour. The video can be seen below.

The dates for leg one are below.

BUCKCHERRY LET IT ROAR TOUR 2026:
5/2 —Columbia, MD — M3 Fest
5/3 — Charlotte, NC — Amo's
5/5 — Savannah, GA — Victory North
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville
5/8 — Columbia, SC — Ground Zero
5/9 — Myrtle Beach, SC — Suck Bang Blow 
5/11 — Asheville, NC — Orange Peel 
5/12 — Gainesville, GA — The Hall At Bourbon Brothers
5/14 — Salem, VA — Salem Civic Center 
5/15 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/16 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall 
5/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Jergel's 
5/19 — Allentown, PA — Archer
5/21 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
5/22 — Portland, ME — Aura
5/23 — Springfield, MA — Symphony Hall
5/26 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere's
5/27 — Lansing, MI — Grewall Hall 
5/29 — Nashville, TN — Ryman
5/30 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
5/31 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom 

Tickets and more info HERE.

Motionless In White Announce Summer 2026 Headline Tour

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE just dropped their brand new single and video "AFRAID OF THE DARK," and it's a master class in the band's blend of dark hard rock. The band also announces The Sweat and Blood Tour, with support from Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress.

The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, is the band's first American headlining tour in nearly three years and kicks off on July 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with stops in Charlotte, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and more before wrapping up on August 15 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It also includes a stop at Red Rocks, the band's first time headlining the venue.

TICKETS: Tickets will first be available via artist and Citi (details below) pre-sales starting Tuesday, February 3 at 2pm EST. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, February 6 at 10am local time. 

CITI PRE-SALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning February 3 at 12pm local time until Thursday, February 5 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details, visit here.

"By the time this tour begins, it will have been just under three years since our last U.S. headliner, and we are absolutely shooting for the moon to celebrate our return," the band shares. "We could not be more excited to visit our American fans who have been incredibly patient with us, and can't wait to give them the first performances of new material from our upcoming album. See you this summer!"

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ON TOUR:
7/14 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
7/16 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion
7/18 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
7/21 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
7/22 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
7/24 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
7/25 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/26 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
7/28 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
7/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
7/31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum
8/1 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre
8/4 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds
8/5 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
8/7 — Sandy, UT — Beddy’s Plaza at America First Field
8/9 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Zoo Amphitheatre
8/12 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
8/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

ATOLL Release New Single “Ripped Apart By Test Tube Monkeys

Arizona slamming death metal juggernaut ATOLL have unleashed their latest single, “Ripped Apart By Test Tube Monkeys,” a savage cut pulled from deep within the band’s catalog and reborn with renewed ferocity. The release arrives as the band tears across the American South on the Swamp Survivors Tour, which kicked off on January 30th.

Originally written years ago, “Ripped Apart By Test Tube Monkeys” has remained a staple of ATOLL’s live set, earning cult-favorite status among fans for its relentless grooves, crushing slam sections, and undeniable mosh appeal. The newly released version was recorded at the outset of one of the band’s largest tours to date, capturing the raw energy and unhinged intensity that defines ATOLL’s live presence.

The band comments: “We recorded this on the kick off of one of our biggest tours last year. Ripped Apart By Test Tube Monkeys is a classic from way back in the Atoll catalog. It's a constant in our live set. People love seeing us play it but we think Wade just likes doing the monkey dance on stage lol. Check out the dates for the Swamp Survivor Tour so you can come dance with us!!!”

The single sets the stage for the Swamp Survivors Tour 2026, a week-long run of brutal, high-octane shows tearing across the American South beginning January 30, 2026. Joined by equally savage support from TRUCKSTOP DICKPILL and SQUELCHING, the tour promises a visceral, sweat-drenched live experience steeped in ATOLL’s signature blend of groove, slam, and technical ferocity.

"Swamp Survivors" 2026 Tour Dates:

01/30 New Orleans, LA Check Point Charlie
01/31 Pensacola, FL Betty's
02/01 Tampa, FL The Brass Mug
02/03 Lake Worth, FL Propaganda
02/04 Winter Park, FL Conduit
02/05 Warner Robins, GA Reverb Room
02/06 Atlanta, GA Bodgs Social & Supply
02/07 Nashville, TN Cobra Bar

About ATOLL:

Formed in 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona, ATOLL has evolved into a relentless force in extreme metal, blending brutal death metal with influences from groove, slam, grind and hardcore. Over the past decade, they’ve built a reputation for their blistering live performances and innovative approach to the genre, sharing stages with giants like Skinless, Gorgasm, and Aborted.

 Their discography, including standout releases like Prepuce and Human Extract, showcases their fearless experimentation, and with their latest album Inhuman Implants, ATOLL has reached new heights, further solidifying their place as pioneers within the extreme metal scene. Now augmented by new drummer Max Stark, the band is set to push the boundaries of aggression with ferocious riffs and slams, continuing to inspire and captivate listeners worldwide.

ATOLL is:

  • Wade Taylor – Vocals 

  • Cameron Broomfield – Bass 

  • Matt Markle – Guitar 

  • Max Stark – Drums 


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Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp Celebrates 30 Years of Changing Lives Through Music

For 30 years, Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has done something no one thought possible — bringing everyday musicians into rehearsal rooms, studios, and onto stages with the greatest rock legends of all time.

Founded by music industry veteran David Fishof, Rock Camp has become a global phenomenon, uniting thousands of fans and artists through a once-in-a-lifetime immersive experience. As the camp enters its 30th Anniversary year, it does so with one of the most iconic lineups in its history.

The 2026 camps feature legendary headliners including:
Roger Daltrey (The Who)
Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe)

Together, these artists represent three of the most influential bands in rock history — making this anniversary year a true dream lineup for music fans worldwide. Full dates and talent details are available at rockcamp.com.

Over the years, Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has attracted an extraordinarily diverse and accomplished community. Past campers have included Coach John Benton (of the Seattle Seahawks), a former Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, as well as college professors, doctors, lawyers, engineers, and tech innovators. Among them is Ed Oates, co-founder of Oracle, underscoring the camp’s appeal to elite thinkers and creators far beyond the music world.

Equally notable is the camp’s commitment to inclusion. Today, over 40% of Rock Camp participants are women, many of whom are exceptionally accomplished musicians. In an industry long dominated by men, Rock Camp has quietly become a place where women thrive creatively, collaborate fearlessly, and take the stage alongside the legends they admire. The camps also offer 'Women’s Only', and 'Songwriting' camps too.

Beyond the campers, Rock Camp has been equally meaningful for the artists themselves. The late Jeff Beck called the camp “the best way to give back” after everything music had given him. Roger Daltrey says in the documentary Rock Camp that the experience reminds him of what it felt like when he was just starting out. Gene Simmons has said he wishes Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp existed when he was coming up so young artists could learn directly from the legends.

The Rock Camp story has resonated deeply in popular culture, with appearances and coverage spanning The Simpsons, Billions, Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, and Pawn Stars.

The documentary ROCK CAMP is currently available for free on Amazon, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms. 

The Rock Camp podcast continues to spotlight unforgettable stories from artists and campers alike. 

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IAN MUNSICK RETURNS TO RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026

After selling out his headlining debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in June 2024, Wyoming native Ian Munsick is setting his return to the Rocky Mountain’s coveted venue alongside ERNEST and Ned LeDoux for one-night-only on August 25, 2026. Ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday, February 4 using code EAGLE, with general on-sale starting Friday, February 6 at IanMunsick.com. 
 
“Red Rocks we’re coming home!!! After 2 years of reminiscing on that euphoric June night in 2024, Rocky Mountain Fever and I are returning to the most magical stage in the West,” Musick beams. “If you were a part of that magic the first time, just wait til you experience what we have in store for you this time. And if you missed the first time, you best get your rear in gear so you don’t miss the greatest show you’ll see all year (and maybe your lifetime?) see you in August, Colorado 🏔️🎻🔥”
 
Munsick’s 2024 debut saw the singer celebrated by The Tennessean as a "virtuoso entertainer" achieve both career and personal milestones alongside friends and family. The night was capped by The Crow Tribe joining him on-stage, officially adopting him as part of their tribe, before his father, Dave, and brothers, Tris and Sam, joined him for a Munsick Boys performance of one of his first recordings: a cover of Wade Montgomery's “Weakness.”
 
The news comes as Munsick, fresh off a partnership between his WEST TO THE REST RECORDS and Triple Tigers Records, released his first new song off his upcoming album last Friday. Written by Munsick, Devin Dawson and Mike Robinson, and produced by Munsick and Robinson, “Geronimo” follows the narrator’s journey overcoming a fear of love and diving headfirst into it. Listen HERE.
 
Munsick, who has built his loyal fanbase from the ground up to selling out venues across the country, is readying his Eagle Flies Free Tour, which will kick off on February 13 in Charlotte, N.C. With additional stops in Atlanta, Ga.; Bozeman, Mont.; Portland, Ore. and more, Munsick will be joined by a rotating lineup of special guests including Lanie Gardner, Ben Haggard, Tyler Nance and Jake Worthington. For tickets and more information, visit IanMunsick.com.

The Eagle Flies Free Tour and 2026 Ian Munsick Tour Dates:
Friday, February 13 || Charlotte, NC || Coyote Joe’s *
Saturday, February 14 || Atlanta, GA || Tabernacle *
Thursday, February 19 || Casper, WY || Ford Wyoming Center $
Friday, February 20 || Bozeman, MT || Brick Breeden Fieldhouse #
Saturday, February 21 || Idaho Falls, ID || Mountain America Center #
Tuesday, February 24 || Portland, OR || Roseland Theatre $
Thursday, February 26 || Kennewick, WA || Toyota Center #
Friday, February 27 || Missoula, MT || Adams Center #
Saturday, February 28 || Spokane, WA || FIC for the Art #
Tuesday, March 3 || Grand Island, NE || Heartland Event Center $
Thursday, March 5 || Fargo, ND || Scheels Arena #
Friday, March 6 || Brookings, SD || Dacotah Bank #
Saturday, March 7 || Mankato, MN || Grand Hall #
Friday, March 13 || Shipshewana, IN || Blue Gate Theatre (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 14 || Clear Lake, IA || Surf Ballroom (w/ local support)
Friday, March 27 || Helotes, TX || Floores Country Store (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 28 || Durant, OK || Choctaw Grand Theater ^
Tuesday, August 25 || Morrison, CO || Red Rocks Amphitheater 
* w/ Lanie Gardner
# w/ Jake Worthington and Tyler Nance
$ w/ Tyler Nance
^ w/ Ben Haggard
 
About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick has accumulated over one billion global streams across three albums – Coyote Cry, White Buffalo and Eagle Feather – and a host of accolades, including 19 awards and 14 festival selections for his documentary, White Buffalo: Voices of the West. Having painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo in 2023, Munsick expanded on the concepts of the land, people, culture and stories that inspire him, with the project’s follow-up 20-track album, Eagle Feather, released on April 18, 2025 via Warner Music Nashville. In addition to selling over 100,000 headlining tickets in 2024 and 2025, Munsick also opened on select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again Tour and supported Morgan Wallen on select dates of his record-setting One Night At A Time Tour. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow, is a Martin Showcase Artist, headlined Cheyenne Frontier Days and founded WEST TO THE REST RECORDS. Standout RIAA-Platinum duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) off of White Buffalo hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 with “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster” receiving RIAA Gold-certification alongside “God Bless the West” named as one of Spotify Hot Country Presents’ Best Songs of 2025. As he partners with Triple Tigers for new music in 2026 and beyond, fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. Online at IanMunsick.com.

3X GRAMMY WINNER JELLY ROLL TAKES HOME BEST CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY ALBUM FOR BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Republic recording artist and BMG Nashville Publishing’s Jelly Roll achieved a new pinnacle in his monumental career capturing his first three GRAMMY Awards at the 2026 ceremony held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday. In the televised broadcast on CBS, Jelly Roll was awarded the GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Country Album for his latest release Beautifully Broken. In the Premiere Ceremony, Jelly Roll captured his first two GRAMMYs — Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” by Shaboozey and Jelly Roll and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” by Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll. 


Presented by GRAMMY Award winning BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Lainey Wilson and Jeff Goldblum, view Jelly Roll’s acceptance speech for his Best Contemporary Country Album win below.

Earlier today, it was revealed that Jelly Roll and Post Malone will be hitting the road again on THE BIG ASS STADIUM TOUR PART 2 which kicks off April 10 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

In addition to the three aforementioned wins by Jelly Roll, BMG Nashville Publishing is also proud to honor the wins by its incredible talent. View the additional wins below: 

  • Best American Roots Song - “Ancient Light” - Writer: Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan & Sara Watkins

  • Best Traditional Blues Album - Ain’t Done With the Blues - Buddy Guy

  • Best Folk Album - Wild And Clear Blue - I’m With Her (Aoife O’Donovan)

ABOUT JELLY ROLL

3X GRAMMY® award-winning Nashville native Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) continues to redefine the word entertainer. With the release of his 2026 GRAMMY Award winning Best Contemporary Country Album, Beautifully Broken, he topped the Billboard 200 all-genre chart and earned his second #1 Billboard Country Album chart debut. Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Billboard, NPR, and more, Beautifully Broken features #1 songs “I Am Not Okay,” “Liar,” and “Heart of Stone.” 2024/2025 has only continued the singer/songwriter's momentum, with numerous nominations and award wins, including his first three GRAMMYs at the 2026 ceremony, his eighth consecutive #1 at Country radio and chart-topping hits across numerous genre charts, as well as a landmark appearance as the musical guest on SNL’s 50th Anniversary Season Premiere episode. Solidifying his place as one of music’s most authentic and powerful voices, he’s performed at stages across the world-from his record-breaking Beautifully Broken Tour to the first concert at St. Peter's Square, Grace for the World: The Live Event in Rome. The year also produced his GRAMMY Award winning collaboration with Brandon Lake, “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” which debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and went on to hold a record-breaking number of weeks at #1 on Christian radio and took home Song of the Year at the DOVE awards. 

Beautifully Broken followed his debut country album, Whitsitt Chapel, which made history as the biggest Country debut on the Billboard Consumption Chart and debuted #1 on the Billboard Country Albums and Top 3 on the Billboard 200. Whitsitt Chapel also garnered his wins for Billboard’s Breakthrough Award, CMA’s New Artist of the Year Award, and the People’s Choice Award for Male Country Artist of the Year as well as additional ACM, CMA, Billboard, AMA and DOVE nominations and wins. 

Beyond music, Jelly continues his mission—visiting correctional and rehab centers across the US and internationally to help bring music to some of the darkest corners and donating a recording studio to the juvenile center where he was once incarcerated. Praised for both his music and his uniquely authentic power to inspire,Variety notes "for everyone who’s facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen" while American Songwriter hails him as “a force to be reckoned with.”

WAYFARER Announces Spring North American Tour Supporting ORANSSI PAZUZU

American Gothic purveyors WAYFARER will be embarking on a full North American tour this spring in support of ORANSSI PAZUZU! The trek will kick off during Northwest Terror Fest on May 8 and will make its way through the continent until the curtain draws on May 30 at Prepare the Ground Festival in Toronto, ON. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

WAYFARER guitarist/vocalist Shane McCarthy comments, “We look forward to crossing the country again, this time in the company of one of the strongest artists in contemporary heavy music in Oranssi Pazuzu.

"This trek will signal the end of the AMERICAN GOTHIC era, as that material will ride on stage along with unearthing a few cuts that have not been played in sometime.

"We look forward to ripping stages across the country this spring - join us for a two act bill that shouldn't be missed.”

WAYFARER will be touring in support of 2023's critically-acclaimed album, 'American Gothic,' which was released on October 27, 2023 via Century Media (Europe) and Profound Lore Records (North America). The album was lauded as one of the best albums of 2023 by Rolling Stone, Decibel Magazine (#3), Metal Hammer UK, and many others! The album can be streamed, downloaded, or ordered HERE.

WAYFARER U.S. Tour Dates:

May 8 - Seattle, WA - Northwest Terror Fest *

May 9 - Portland, OR - Star Theater 

May 11 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall 

May 12 - Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room

May 14 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister Bar 

May 15 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater 

May 16 - Kansas City, MO - Bottleneck

May 17 - Chicago, IL - Reggies 

May 19 - Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle 

May 20 - Youngstown, OH - West Side Bowl 

May 21 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts 

May 22 - Baltimore, MD - Maryland Death Fest *

May 23 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge 

May 24 - Boston, MA - Sonia 

May 26 - Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom

May 27 - Brattleboro, VT - Stone Church

May 28 - Portland, ME - SPACE Gallery 

May 29 - Montreal, Quebec - Piranha Bar 

May 30 - Toronto, Ontario - Prepare The Ground*

*Festival Date

Steeped as deeply in the wells of gothic country and Americana as they are in black metal, WAYFARER have given a sound and a face to the American West in the world of heavy music.

Hailing from Denver, Colorado, and having carved out their identity for over a decade with five full length albums and tours around the world - the band are putting the final notes on the chapter that started with the heralded release of 'AMERICAN GOTHIC.' 

Released in late 2023 to acclaim for music publications worldwide, the album placed at or near the top in many year-end accolades from sources like Rolling Stone, Metal Hammer, Decibel Magazine and more - and saw the band make their mark at festival and club stages around the world.

They ride across the United States one final time for the 'AMERICAN GOTHIC' era, alongside Finland's mind melting ORANSSI PAZUZU in their first proper US tour in nearly a decade. WAYFARER will take stages across the country with riff soaked elegies of blood and gunpowder in tow.

Lineup:

Isaac Faulk: Drums

James Hansen: Bass, Vocals

Shane McCarthy: Guitars, Vocals

Joey Truscelli: Guitars

Links:

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The Devil Wears Prada-SPRING 2026 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF MARCH 13 + RUNS THROUGH APRIL 12

SPRING 2026 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF MARCH 13 + RUNS THROUGH APRIL 12

FOUR YEAR STRONG, SPLIT CHAIN, + I PROMISED THE WORLD TO SERVE AS SUPPORT

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] — released their critically acclaimed ninth album Flowers last year via Solid State Records. Get it here.

The band's additional tour dates and international run can be found here. 

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

PARTY-STARTER DUSTIN LYNCH ANNOUNCES RETURN TO LAS VEGAS CLUB SET RESIDENCY

After hosting his see-and-be-seen pool parties for the last decade, multi-platinum star Dustin Lynch returns to Las Vegas, NV for his second Wynn Nightlife residency, continuing as the brand’s first-ever country music artist to hold a club set residency at the iconic Wynn Las Vegas. To purchase tickets, click HERE.

Teaming up once again with Wynn Nightlife, Lynch brings his high-energy club set back to the acclaimed XS Nightclub, building on a run that has helped redefine what country music can look like in modern nightlife culture. Blending his hit-driven catalog with open-format club energy, the residency continues to push genre boundaries on one of Las Vegas’ most influential stages.

Expanding the residency experience even further, Lynch will also headline the popular daylife destination, Encore Beach Club, bringing his signature party-forward sound to one of Las Vegas’ premier daytime destinations.


**ANNOUNCED DATES FOR DUSTIN LYNCH’S 2026 WYNN NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY**

MAY 1 | XS Nightclub with Diplo

JUNE 26 | Encore Beach Club

Most recently, Lynch expanded his 10X number one hit making sound with the Club Set Remixes EP—a genre-blending project featuring high-energy dance remixes of his biggest hits by top DJs including MOONLGHT and MC4D. With his latest release, Lynch unveiled his first EDM original, “Home To You,” a track with MC4D that carries his unmistakable country undertone into the global dance scene. Already a fixture in DJ booths across Las Vegas, Miami Beach, and beyond, and fresh off releases that bridge country and electronic worlds, Lynch’s return residency signals a new chapter for Wynn Nightlife performances in 2026, with more dates and announcements expected soon.

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MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Reveals Final Festival Lineup

Milwaukee Metal Festival is now pleased to reveal the final wave of bands, now completing the already stacked lineup! The festival is now announcing MACHINE HEAD, Two Sets from NAPALM DEATH, GENERATION KILL (Feat. Rob Dukes of Exodus), CREEPING DEATH + HEAVY // HITTER!

Fans can get access to the Thursday pre-party on June 4 for FREE with the purchase of a 3-day festival pass to MILWAUKEE METAL FEST. Come see ACID BATH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, OBITUARY, AGALLOCH + many more for the BEST WEEKEND EVER!

The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 - 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.

The current lineup and day splits can be found below with more bands still TBA!

Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.

ABOUT MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

Founded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the longest-running and most influential metal festivals in the United States, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum. After establishing itself as a cornerstone of American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, the festival was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, ushering in a new era while honoring its legacy. Today, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to unite fans and artists for an uncompromising celebration of metal across the iconic stages of The Rave/Eagles Club.

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Varials Share "The Hurt Chamber" Video

Philadelphia's VARIALS — Skyler Conder, vocals; Shane Lyons, guitar; Mike Foley, bass; Sean Rauchut, drums — re-entered the chat in a massively metallic way in 2025 by announcing their new album WHERE THE LIGHT LEAVES. The album will arrive on February 27 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here.

They share the video for new single "The Hurt Chamber."

Watch it Below.

The song moves at a measured and deliberate pace, and it's one of the most melodic songs in the band's catalog. With this track, Varials, known for erecting impenetrable walls of sound and for trafficking in pure metallic fury, prove that heavier-than-granite music doesn't always have to mean fast. Heavy can also be slow and steady — and memorable. The beautifully eerie, keys-driven fade out could serve as the background music in the creepiest scene in your favorite psychological thriller. 

"'The Hurt Chamber' is a song strictly about being addicted to a high that is inevitably difficult to break," says Conder. "Whether that be love, drugs, or a certain type of situation, you become blind to what's happening, all of the bad disappears because it always feels amazing. But it's doing nothing but harming you throughout every time you become close to it. The ache becomes a salvation of sorts. You enter the hurt chamber and you never want to leave."

Fun fact about the track — Conder cut his vocals in one take and on his first try. That's a rarity but the immediacy is felt in the song. And it just...worked. The band recalls, "We debated amongst ourselves on trying different ideas and melodies and adding/changing small things, but ultimately decided the original take was too good and shouldn't be messed with."

Sometimes it's best to leave things are they are.

Varials will hit the road on a headline tour this March, with Unity TX, Heavy // Hitter, and Boltcutter. All dates are below.

VARIALS ON TOUR:

3/12 — Detroit, MI — The Shelter
3/13 — Lakewood, OH — The Winchester Music Tavern
3/14 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
3/16 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
3/18 — Salt Lake City, UT — Soundwell
3/20 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
3/21 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues Anaheim
3/22 — San Diego, CA — SOMA
3/24 — Las Vegas, NV — Backstage Bar & Billiards
3/25 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
3/27 — Dallas, TX — Trees
3/28 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City Music Hall
3/29 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
3/31 — Pensacola, FL — Handlebar
4/1 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/2 — Orlando, FL — The Social
4/3 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
4/4 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
4/6 — Baltimore, MD — Ottobar
4/7 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
4/9 — Allston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
4/10 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows
4/11 — Philadelphia, PA — First Unitarian Church

ABOUT VARIALS:
Varials deliver hardcore ferocity, monstrous breakdowns, and nu-metal groove with an adventurous atmosphere and unapologetic purpose. Born in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, Varials embody East Coast attitude and determination, pouring every ounce of struggle into their songs. Their fourth album, Where the Light Leaves, arrives with explosive energy and focus. Varials first established their place in the modern heavy landscape with Pain Again (2017) and In Darkness (2019). Tracks like "Romance," "Empire of Dirt," and "Anything to Numb" became anthems, blending metalcore strength with raw honesty that deeply resonated with audiences. Scars for You to Remember (2022) expanded that vision, further cementing their reputation as one of the most emotionally intense acts of the modern era. Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Dayseeker, The Plot In You), Where the Light Leaves signifies a new chapter. An often chaotic and experimental process—creating dozens of demos—resulted in 13 songs that capture Varials at their most powerful and creatively ambitious. The performances are deliberately raw, embracing imperfections to forge an immediate, human connection. Guttural heaviness paired with new melodic textures delivers a sound that is both punishing and expansive. As demonstrated on tours with Knocked Loose, Wage War, and Kublai Khan TX, among others, Varials are a fierce and formidable live band, and that energy is reflected in Where The Light Leaves.

Filth Return With New Single "Outta Pocket" + "Welcome to Shell Town" Out 3/6

Rising North Carolina heavy hitters FILTH are ushering in their most volatile chapter yet. The band is releasing their brand new single "Outta Pocket" , alongside the official pre-save launch for their upcoming EP, Welcome to Shell Town, due out March 6.
 
The EP's title is a nod to the band's hometown. explains guitarist David Gantt, who says, "Shell Town is us leaning deeper into what shaped us, the music, the environment, and the mindset that came out of growing up in Shelby. This EP is a reflection of where we're from and why Filth sounds the way it does."

New single "Outta Pocket" picks up right where Southern Hostility left off — pure hostility, zero restraint, and built for maximum impact in the pit. The track serves as the opening salvo for Welcome to Shell Town, an EP that promises to be FILTH's most focused, violent, and confident release to date.
 
To mark the new era, FILTH will also kick off their headline "Beasts Of The East" tour, bringing their chaos directly to fans with support from Blackwater Drowning, Autumn Lies Buried, Comawaves, and Jawjacked

Expect no-frills brutality, packed rooms, and the kind of shows that leave venues shaken long after the lights come up.
 
If you like your deathcore filthy, groove-laden, and unapologetically hostile, then pre-save Welcome to Shell Town now.

FILTH ON TOUR:
3/6 —Dunbar, WV — The Shop Live
3/7 — Salisbury, MD — Lurking Class Skate
3/8 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
3/9 — Baltimore, MD — Zen West
3/10 — Wilmington, NC — Reggie’s
3/11 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
3/12 — Virginia Beach, VA — Scandals Live
3/13 — Gastonia, NC — The Rooster
3/14 — Atlanta, GA — 529
3/15 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross
3/17 — Pensacola, FL — The Handlebar
3/18 — Tampa, FL — Brass Mug
3/19 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
3/20 — Summerville, SC — Trolley Pub
3/21 — Spartanburg, SC — GroundZero
3/22 — Chapel Hill, NC — Local 506

Behemoth Release New Video for "Nomen Barbarvm" From "The Shit Ov God"

Polish extreme metal pioneers BEHEMOTH have unleashed a visually stunning and fiercely thematic music video for their track "Nomen Barbarvm," a standout song from their critically acclaimed latest album, The Shit Ov God.

The apocalyptic video, directed by Dariusz Szermanowiczr, features deeply symbolic visuals, including references to occult traditions and a deliberate subversion of religious iconography, consistent with BEHEMOTH's artistic mission. Expect high-level cinematic quality, utilizing dramatic lighting, elaborate costumes, and special effects to create a dark, epic narrative.

Fans can view the new music video below. 

BEHEMOTH have several upcoming tours and festival shows in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, starting in early February.

BEHEMOTH US TOUR:
WITH DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST, + IMMOLATION:
4/14 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
4/15 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom
4/17 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory 
4/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
4/19 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
4/21 — Salt Lake City, UT — Union Event Center
4/22 — Denver, Co — The Fillmore
4/24 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
4/25 — Chicago, IL — The Vic Theatre
4/26 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
4/28 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
4/30 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore^
5/1 — Worcester, MA — Palladium&
5/2 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/4 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
5/5 — McKees Rocks, PA — The Roxian Theatre
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville*
5/9 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
5/11 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY
5/12 — Montreal, QC — L'Olympia
5/14 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
5/15 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
5/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
5/18 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
5/20 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
5/21 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
*Festival Date
 ^ = No Rotting Christ 
& = No Deicide 

Tickets and more info HERE.

Fearless Signs Rock Band Archers + Band Shares Video for "The Dirt"

FEARLESS RECORDS is thrilled to welcome Wisconsin-based rock bandARCHERS — Nathanael Pulley [vocals], Ben Koehler [guitar] and Grayson Mesarosh [drums] —to the label's global roster.

The band, which has forged a deeply intense connection with its fans, shares the video for "THE DIRT," its debut single for the label.

Watch it below.

"'The Dirt' is about struggling with imposter syndrome," the band explains. "It strips back the pretense and asks the uncomfortable questions: 'How far have I really come?' and 'Do I belong here?'"

The song is an unforgettable rager, spinning a seasick groove laced into skittering synths and relatable lyrics. It basically begs to be played loudly — and on repeat.

Regarding their new label partnership, the band says, "We're so excited to be a part of the Fearless family. We can't wait to show you what the next chapter of ARCHERS looks like. Let's crush 2026."

ARCHERS will spend the winter touring with Nothing More, Catch Your Breath, and Doobie. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

ARCHERS ON TOUR:
WITH NOTHING MORE, CATCH YOUR BREATH, + DOOBIE:
1/30 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas 
1/31 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren 
2/2 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
2/3 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
2/5 — Kansas City, MO — VooDoo Lounge 
2/6 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works 
2/7 — Indianapolis, IN — Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
2/19 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
2/20 — Boston, MA — Citizens House of Blues
2/21 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
2/23 — Montreal, QC — L'Olympia 
2/24 — Toronto, ON — History 
2/25 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit 
2/27 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe 
2/28 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre 
3/1 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee 
3/3 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore Minneapolis 
3/4 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre 
3/6 — Edmonton, AB — Midway 
3/7 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Event Centre 
3/9 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom 
3/10 — Seattle, WA — Moore Theatre 
3/11 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Crystal Ballroom 
3/13 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center 
3/14 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium 
3/16 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant 
3/17 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live 
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
*Festival Date

ARCHERS have emerged out of forgotten corners of the country, resonating with fans worldwide through sheer determination and unapologetic honesty. The Wisconsin-bred trio has quietly carved a path of its own, fueled by a hybrid of high-octane, pit-splitting metalcore and melodies spiked with pop precision. For their first half-decade together, the band fought to be heard, independently dropping 2015's Cuts & Bruises and tracks like "The Hills." They picked up momentum with "Bleed For This" and "Close To Me," as well as a plethora of shows. Stuck at home throughout 2020, "blackmarketmonkeymagic" cracked 1 million Spotify streams and powered the New Normal EP. Despite the distance, the band made a lasting connection by livestreaming on social media at least once per week, pulling back the curtain on rehearsals, answering fan questions, hosting merch drops, and even simply hanging out. This engagement gave rise to what has become known as the "ARCHERS Assemble Super Soft Posting Group," representing over 2,500-strong of their faithful. 2024's All That I Have Left EP spawned the likes of "Drag Me Out," "Stay This Sober," and "Bitter" —which eclipsed 10 million-plus streams. Beyond hitting the road with Asking Alexandria, From Ashes to New, and Magnolia Park, they packed houses on both sides of the pond as a headliner. Following 2025's Temporary High EP, the band decamped to Los Angeles with producer Erik Ron and jumped into the next sonic era. Now, ARCHERS take flight with a series of 2026 singles and their forthcoming debut for Fearless Records.

JENNA PAULETTE RELEASES HORSEBACK (DELUXE)

Leo33 rising singer/songwriter Jenna Paulette arrives today with her 20-track Horseback (Deluxe) album, featuring three previously unreleased songs, including a duet rendition of “The Dirt” with John Morgan. Additionally, “The Dirt” will be featured on SiriusXM’s Highway On The Horizon beginning today. Listen to it and the full Horseback (Deluxe) album Below. 
 
Produced by Will Bundy, Horseback (Deluxe) expands on the original Horseback album, released in 2024, adding depth with a glimpse into Paulette’s live show with covers of Tim McGraw’s “Cowboy In Me” and Tanya Tucker’s “Texas (When I Die),” recorded live.
 
“I’m excited to release the deluxe version of Horseback featuring new versions of songs on the original record — some turning into duet versions with artists and friends I admire so much, as well as a few live versions of songs I love to cover,” shares Paulette. “The album originally came out just two weeks before my daughter was born, and so much life has happened since then. Revisiting these songs now makes this chapter even more meaningful.
 
“One of those duets is with my dear friend John Morgan,” she adds. “I met him through our friend Jeb Gipson and before we both had record deals, he played a little guitar for me. He’s always been one of the best pickers and singers in town. Our version of ‘The Dirt’ feels complete with him on it.”

Horseback (Deluxe) contains all 13 tracks off the original album, which was released in 2024 and has already amassed 26 million streams to date. Starting with “Wild Is Her Favorite Color,” celebrating the freedom that comes with living authentically, before delving into “3 Kings,” a tip of her hat to the three kings that have influenced her lifestyle, “King George, King Ranch, King James.”
 
The album intertwines upbeat tracks, including previously released “Outside” and “Run The Damn Ball,” harkening back to the values of grit and hard work that Paulette has come to embody, and empowering “Darlin’,” which signals the redemption of love lost and found again. Additionally, “Steady,” which honors strength in consistency and showing up, is resonating with fans as the song breaks into the top 15 at Texas radio.
 
In addition to “The Dirt” with John Morgan, Paulette also finds a new spin on tracks in her duets with longtime friends and collaborators on “Chasin’ Whiskey” and “The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song);” featuring Jake Worthington and Ashley McBryde, respectively. 
 
And, after learning the ropes of navigating a career and newfound motherhood in 2025, Paulette recently jumped Back In The Saddle with a 26-date tour in 2026, with more shows to come.
 
While Paulette took a step back from touring in 2025, her business endeavors continued to expand with the launch of her Sunrise and Sunset Boots collection with Justin Boots, as well as a new Fall collection of her women’s rangewear line with Ely Cattleman, CowboyGirl. To learn more, visit JennaPaulette.com.

Back In The Saddle tour dates: 
Jan 31 // Tulsa, Okla. // Mercury Lounge
Feb 1 // Kansas City, Mo. // Knuckleheads
Feb 3 // Venice, Neb. // Buck’s Bar and Grill
Feb 4 // Davenport, Iowa // Raccoon Motel
Feb 5 // Yorkville, Ill. // Law Office Pub & Music Hall
Feb 6 // Milwaukee, Wis. // Shank Hall
Feb 7 // Clinton, Wis. // BOXCARS Pub & Grub
Feb 14 // Dunn, N.C. // Bird’s Nest Listening Room
Feb 15 // Greenville, S.C. // Doc’s Tavern
Feb 19-21 // Alpine, Texas // Lonestar Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Feb 26 // Fort Worth, Texas // Rhinestone Saloon
March 7 // Conroe, Texas // Table at Madeley
April 1 // Decatur, Ga. // Eddie’s Attic
April 2 // Nashville, Tenn. // Chief’s on Broadway *co-headline with Sammy Arriaga
April 11-16 // Galveston, Texas // Rock the Coast
April 23 // Corpus Christi, Texas // Brewster Street Icehouse
July 11 // Woodland Park, Colo. // America’s Mountain Festival