INTOXICATED Unleashes Brutal New Single, "Carved in Stone"

February 20, 2026

Florida death thrash metal outfit INTOXICATED will be unleashing their third full-length, 'The Dome,' on March 27, 2026 via Redefining Darkness! The band is now unleashing the latest brutalizing offering, "Shifted Cross,".

Vocalist/guitarist Erik Payne comments, "'Carved in Stone' is written for the sickening 'elites;' The ones that have gone unchecked and how they should be petrified of their demise."

INTOXICATED is a thrash/death metal band from Altamonte Springs, Florida, originally formed in 1993. Led by vocalist and guitarist Erik Payne, the band quickly carved out a place in Florida’s extreme metal lineage, earning early mentorship from Death’s legendary Chuck Schuldiner. Rooted firmly in Florida’s storied death-thrash tradition, Intoxicated’s sound draws natural comparisons to Death, Sadus, and Obituary— as marked by unrelenting speed, sharp riffing, and concise, high-impact songwriting.

'The Dome' is now available for pre-orders in the USA HERE while it's available for the rest of the world HERE.

In addition, INTOXICATED will be supporting OBITUARY along with CASTRATOR on the band's upcoming "Out of the Swamp" East Coast run, which takes place from March 19 in Gainesville, FL through March 29 in New Orleans, LA. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

GET TICKETS HERE

INTOXICATED Tour Dates (supporting OBITUARY w/ CASTRATOR):

03/19 Gainesville, FL @ The Wooly (No Castrator)

03/20 Birmingham, AL @ The Canteen

03/21 Pelham, TN @ The Caverns (w/ Acid Bath)

03/22 Memphis, TN @ 1884 Lounge

03/24 Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street

03/25 Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

03/27 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves

03/28 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (w/ Acid Bath & High on Fire)

03/29 New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina's

Intoxicated is a thrash/death metal band from Altamonte Springs, Florida, originally formed in 1993. Led by vocalist and guitarist Erik Payne, the band quickly carved out a place in Florida’s extreme metal lineage, earning early mentorship from Death’s legendary Chuck Schuldiner. Their first run produced a trio of EPs—.08 (1994), Scars (1995), and Metal Neck (1997)—before releasing their third EP, Drain.

Following their initial rise, Intoxicated went on hiatus as Payne, along with Obituary’s Donald Tardy and Ken Andrews, joined the touring lineup for Andrew W.K. in 1999, a role they held for nearly two decades while performing around the world.

The band reactivated in 2019, returning with the Walled EP (2020) and their long-awaited debut full-length, Watch You Burn (2022). The album showcased the band’s signature blend of ragged thrash aggression and Florida-bred death metal grit. Featuring guest appearances from Ken Andrews (Obituary, ex–Andrew W.K.) and Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste), and produced, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Boesch (Foo Fighters, Andrew W.K.) at Candor Recording—formerly Morbid Angel’s headquarters—Watch You Burn reaffirmed Intoxicated’s place among fans of classic Kreator, Death, Obituary, Protector, and Devastation.

Now, Intoxicated is preparing to unleash their second full-length album, The Dome, on Redefining Darkness Records.

Rooted firmly in Florida’s storied death-thrash tradition, Intoxicated’s sound draws natural comparisons to Death, Sadus, and Obituary— as marked by unrelenting speed, sharp riffing, and concise, high-impact songwriting.

Lineup:

Erik Payne - Guitar/Vocals

John Sutton - Guitar

Shawn Clarson - Bass/Backing Vocals

Colin Vaccaro - Drums

Album credits:

Produced by Ryan Boesch and Erik Payne @ Candor Recording in Tampa Fl

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Ryan Boesch

Cover Artist: Celeste Payne

Formats:

Vinyl

Digital

Pre-orders (Worldwide excl. USA): https://shop.redefiningdarkness.com/

Preorders (USA): https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/intoxicated

Links:

HOKKA ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM VIA MISERIA IV REVEAL VIDEO FOR THIRD SINGLE 'HEART SAID NO'

February 19, 2026

Finnish rising force HOKKA announce their highly anticipated full-length album Via Miseria IV, due out on April 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band brings together three major names from Finland’s rock legacy: former BLIND CHANNEL frontman Joel Hokka, THE RASMUSfounding member and former guitarist-songwriter Pauli Rantasalmi, and phenomenal young drummer Jimi Aslak.

Following the success of the previously released singles 'In The Darkness' and 'Death By Cupid's Arrow,' the band now unveil the powerful third single from the upcoming record, 'Heart Said No,' arriving together with another epic, cinematic video in unmistakable HOKKA style.

A beautiful, emotional anthem built around a captivating piano melody, 'Heart Said No' showcases a more vulnerable yet powerful side of HOKKA, blending soaring atmospheres with the band’s signature intensity. The track offers another glimpse into the sonic depth and thematic weight that define Via Miseria IV, an album that explores themes of struggle, resilience, and inner conflict.

Frontman Joel Hokka comments on the song:

“Big boys don’t cry — except when writing songs like this. 'Heart Said No' was the first song I ever wrote with tears in my eyes — and I wasn’t the only one in the band. The song is a raw and authentic deep dive into self-reflection, shaped by minds steeped in melancholy. We’re incredibly proud to announce that our first album, Via Miseria IV, will be released on April 24th.”

Check out the video for "Heart Said No' Below:

Listen to 'Heart Said No': https://hokka.bfan.link/heart-said-no

Pre-order Via Miseria IV: https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv

In addition, HOKKA has just announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensai saga on stage for the first time.

The first club show:
07.05.26 FI Helsinki - Tavastia

Confirmed festival shows:
12.-13.06.26 FI Lahti - Kesämössö
27.06.26 FI Helsinki - Tuska
03.-05.07.26 FI Turku - Ruisrock
04.07.26 FI Tampere - Tuhdimmat Tahdit
17.-19.07.26 FI Joensuu - Ilosaarirock
23.-25.07.26 FI Kuopio - Kuopiorock
25.07.26 FI Oulu - QStock
14.-16.08.26 CH Cudrefin - Rock The Lakes

line up:
Joel Hokka - voc
Pauli Rantasalmi - guitar
Sampo Sundström - guitar
Jimi Aslak - drums

social media:
Instagram: @joelhokka @jimiaslak @paulirantasalmi
Tiktok: @joelhokka @jimiaslak.
YouTube: @hokkasyndicate.

JON Q PUBLIC Announces Two-Run Midwest Tour

February 19, 2026

Rising punk powerhouse JON Q PUBLIC is gearing up to hit the road and bringing their high-energy live show to fans in two explosive waves across the Midwest.

Known for their dynamic performances, driving riffs, and emotionally charged songwriting,

JON Q PUBLIC has built a reputation as a must-see live act. The band’s upcoming tour marks a major step forward as JON Q PUBLIC continues to expand into key markets throughout the U.S.

The tour will be divided into two spearate runs, allowing the band to cover more territory and connect with fans in multiple cities throughout the Midwest. Featuring headling performances alongside select supporting acts, expect a full-throttle, raw, gritty, rock and roll experience... one that keeps audiences wanting more!

Setlists will feature standout tracks from the band’s catalog, crowd favorites, and new material that showcases the band’s continued growth and evolution. From intimate club venues to large regional stages, JON Q PUBLIC promises an unforgettable live experience driven by unrefined passion, authenticity, and fierce rock energy. The band is poised to solidify their presence as one of the region’s most compelling live rock acts.

Dates…

MARCH / APRIL 2026

…

3/16 - CINCINNATI, OH @ The Comet

With Shark Noises, Get Wrecked & Heet Death

4/1 - FAIRFIELD, OH @ Swine City Brewing

With Misunderstood, Maestro Murder, & o/s/g

4/2 - YOUNGSTOWN, OH @ Westside Bowl

With Misunderstood, & o/s/g

4/3 - DAYTON, OH @ A Punk House (TBA)

With Misunderstood & o/s/g

4/4 - KENOSHA, WI @ Final Girl Bar

With Misunderstood, & o/s/g

4/5 - MILWAUKEE, WI @ Veggas Pub

With Misunderstood, & o/s/g

4/6 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Pop Up Show (TBA)

4/7 - ST PAUL, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall

With Dirty 930, & o/s/g

4/9 - DENVER, CO @ Town Hall Collaborative

With Winched, Radical Eyes, 3xCharm

4/10 - MIDVALE, UT @ The Pearl on Main

With The Soakers, The Apathetics, & Willöh

4/11 - LAS VEGAS, NV @ Pop Up Show (TBA)

4/12 - LAS VEGAS, NV @ Double Down Saloon

With Goldie Vegas & The Playboys, Stagnetti’s Cock, & Makers A.D.

4/14 - FORT COLLINS, CO @ Surfside 7

With The Swashbuckling Doctors & Radical Eyes

4/16 - CHAMPAIGN, IL @ Exile On Main Street

With o/s/g

4/17 - MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH @ Maple Grove Tavern

With o/s/g

4/18 - SHELBYVILLE, IN @ Strand Theatre

With Misunderstood, The Helsings, & Narwhal Express, Maestro Murder, & Criminal Record

MAY / JUNE 2026

…

5/1 - SOUTH BEND, IN @ The Well Coffee House

With The Foleys, The Sawed Offs, & o/s/g

5/2 - PITTSBURGH, PA @ Whovilles

With Filthy Low Down, Honervah, & The Sawed Offs

5/3 - ATLANTA, GA @ 529 EAV

With The Sawed Offs, Catch These Hands, Craigslist Punks, & Croak & Dagger

5/7 - AKRON, OH @ The Vortex

With o/s/g

5/8 - LEMONT, IL @ Heroes West

With o/s/g

5/9 - DES MOINES, IA @ Locals Bar & Stage

With More Cheese, Anchoress, & o/s/g

5/10 - DETROIT, MI @ Corkscrew Tavern

With o/s/g

5/11 - COLUMBUS, OH - Pop Up Show (TBA)

5/12 - LOUISVILLE, KY @ Highland’s Tap Room

With Arhythmia & Maestro Murder

5/14 - CLEVELAND, OH @ Dunlap’s Corner Bar

With o/s/g

5/15 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN - TBA

5/16 - ORLAND PARK, IL @ House of Music

With o/s/g

5/22 - FAIRFIELD, OH @ Swine City Brewing

Misunderstood’s 20th Anniversary Fest

5/23 - OH (TBA)

6/19 - ANN ARBOR, MI @ Mash Bar

With o/s/g

6/20 - KY (TBA)

JON Q PUBLIC is Midwestern punk band best known for high energy performances and catchy rock and roll songs with attitude.

Members include JJ Roetting on vox & strings, Joe Payne on strings & backup vox, Adam Pacheco on drums, and Jon Doewho fills in occasionally on drums or strings & backup vox.

The band plays an eerie dystopian tsunami of eclectic and traditional punk music fused with pop punk. Influences include Black Flag, Ramones, Misfits, Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, Agent Orange, and more.

There is no “H” in JON Q PUBLIC. JON Q PUBLIC should not to be confused with the Christian rock group Johnny Q. Public, and has never released music titled "Feel The Bern".

JON Q PUBLIC'S debut album was released July 18, 2025. “Crackheads Boxing Club & the Split Decision” was written, recorded, and produced by JJ Roetting & Jairo Muñoz. The album features backup vocals from Joe Queer and percussion from Hoglog Rehab - both from legendary punk band The Queers.

JON Q PUBLIC'S new self titled album, “Jon Q Public”, is scheduled for release later in 2026.

Darius Rucker Brings Big Band Gala to Charleston’s Gaillard on April 7

February 18, 2026

Charleston’s own Darius Rucker will return to the Holy City for a special one-night-only event, the Darius Rucker Big Band Gala presented by Explore Charleston, set for Tuesday, April 7 at the Gaillard Center. The gala performance offers fans a rare opportunity to experience Rucker in an elevated, intimate concert setting backed by the Robert Lewis Orchestra, conducted by Peter Graves, creating a distinctive evening tailored to the Gaillard Center stage.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the CMA Foundation’s music education initiatives for Charleston County Schools and Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, continuing Rucker’s longstanding commitment to giving back to the community that raised him.

“These big band shows are some of my favorite nights as it’s the only time I get to perform so many of the standards we all grew up listening to with the backing of such an incredible orchestra,” offers Rucker. “It’s all to benefit incredible non-profit work locally.”

Tickets for the Darius Rucker Big Band Gala go on sale this Friday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. local time via GaillardCenter.org, with price points ranging from $50 to $250. Please note that all tickets are non-transferable and will be delivered electronically to the purchaser 48 hours in advance of the show.

Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (22x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012, and he won his third career GRAMMY Award in 2014 for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. His latest album Carolyn’s Boy is available everywhere now as is his New York Times bestselling memoir “Life’s Too Short,” released via Dey Street in 2024.

As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $5.1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through his annual Darius and Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, with his Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics line of NFL, MLB, NHL and NCAA apparel available via Fanatics.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.

For more information, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

PRESIDENT Share Video for New Single "Angel Wings" — WATCH // Band Touring North America With Bad Omens

February 18, 2026

Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT operate at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. Refusing to conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity, PRESIDENT prioritize intent over image.

Today, PRESIDENT have issued their first new music of 2026 in the form of the new single "ANGEL WINGS."

Watch the video below.

The stunningly transcendent and richly layered song is the next step in the band's sonic evolution — a mix of alt-rock, industrial, programmed beats, and push-and-pull breakdowns.

"'Angel Wings' reflects a search for spiritual redemption and the resolve to begin again," the artist explains. "It marks the opening of a new chapter. At its core, the song speaks to holding close those who matter most, while remaining unmoved by detractors."

"Angel Wings" is a new term for PRESIDENT in many ways. It's not only the first new song of the year — it's also the band's first release for Atlantic Records.

PRESIDENT launched in 2025, operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, cultivating intrigue with every single and performance. Built to exist outside the noise, PRESIDENT are building something that invites deeper investment — designed to be discovered, not sold. PRESIDENT said it best, tellingRevolver in a cover feature that "the music industry has elements of fast fashion to it these days. Things just come and go. Everything's really quick. Everyone's shouting for attention and there's just so much noise, and it just becomes a fucking conveyor belt. [We] wanted to step back and not be a part of that. But if people are interested, and they want to enter into this world, we'll grab them with open arms."

PRESIDENT's debut EP, King of Terrors, was released in fall 2025. Listen here.

PRESIDENT's North American tour kicks off this weekend. They will open for Bad Omens and Beartooth. All dates are below.

PRESIDENT ON TOUR:
WITH BAD OMENS + BEARTOOTH:
2/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
2/24 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
2/26 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center
2/28 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
3/02 — Minneapolis, MN — Target Center
3/03 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Ballroom*
3/04 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
3/06 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
3/08 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
3/10 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
3/11 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
3/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena
3/14 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
3/16 — Raleigh, NC — Lenovo Center
3/17 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
3/18 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall^
3/19 — Dallas, TX — American Airlines Center
3/20 — San Antonio, TX — Frost Bank Center
3/22 — Oklahoma City, OK — Paycom Center
3/24 — Glendale, AZ — Desert Diamond Arena
3/26 — Inglewood, CA — Kia Forum
3/27 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena
*Beartooth + President only
^Headline Show

BELPHEGOR Announce "Praise The Beast" North American Tour

February 18, 2026

The gates open once more.

With the release of “Scarlet Beast – Leviathan,” BELPHEGOR return at their most menacing and deliberate, delivering a track that moves with the force of an advancing colossus. Built upon lumbering, monolithic riffs and a suffocating sense of inevitability, the single embodies a towering presence, vast, unrelenting, and absolute.

“Scarlet Beast – Leviathan” does not chase speed; it commands submission. Favoring tension, density, and sheer authority over velocity, the song fuses ritualistic black metal atmosphere with the crushing weight of death metal. The result is a sonic behemoth, oppressive, deliberate, and unstoppable, advancing through scorched terrain with death trailing in its wake.

The single arrives as BELPHEGOR kick off their North American “Praise The Beast” tour, carrying this new chapter directly onto the stage. The track’s immense weight and deliberate pacing translate into a live experience built on tension and command, setting the tone for a run that promises ritual intensity across the continent.

Accompanying the single is a stark and uncompromising music video that captures the essence of true darkness. Gritty and raw in execution, the visual counterpart strips away artifice and embraces ritualistic imagery, shadow, and decay. It is not spectacle, but invocation.

With “Scarlet Beast – Leviathan,” BELPHEGOR once again prove their mastery of controlled devastation. The beast does not rush. It advances. And nothing stands in its path.

Praise The Beast North American Tour 2026

02/19 - Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Monarch
02/20 - Lowell, MA, Taffeta Music Hall
02/21 - Montreal, QC, Le Studio TD
02/22 - Toronto, ON, Lee's Palace
02/23 - Lakewood, OH, Mercury Music Hall
02/24 - Joliet, IL, The Forge
02/26 - Denver, CO, HQ
02/27 - Albuquerque, NM, Launchpad
02/28 - Haltom City, TX, Haltom Theater
03/01 - Houston, TX, Scout Bar
03/02 - San Antonio, TX, Paper Tiger
03/05 - Mesa, AZ, The Rosetta Room
03/06 - San Diego, CA, Brick by Brick
03/07 - San Francisco, CA, DNA Lounge
03/08 - Roseville, CA, Goldfield Trading Post
03/09 - Los Angeles, CA, 1720
03/10 - Anaheim, CA, The Observatory

Purchase tickets HERE: https://www.belphegor.at/present.htm

About BELPHEGOR:

Since their formation in 1993 in Austria, BELPHEGOR have stood as one of the most brutal and transgressive forces in black death metal. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Helmuth Lehner, the band has spent over three decades refining a sound forged in fire and sacrilege, merging the violent precision of death metal with the ritualistic darkness of black metal.

Their musick is an invocation of infernal power, a soundwall of relentless blasphemy.

From the raw intensity of early releases like The Last Supper (1995), Blutsabbath(1997), and Necrodaemon Terrorsathan (2000), to the increasingly sophisticated compositions found on albums such as Lucifer Incestus, Bondage Goat Zombie, Pestapokalypse VI, and Totenritual, BELPHEGOR have continually pushed the boundaries of extreme musick. Each release marks a further descent into forbidden territory.

The band’s thematic focus with ritual magick, religious inversion, and arcane symbolism is matched by their technical mastery, multilingual lyrics, and sonic experimentation.

With their twelfth studio album The Devils (2022), BELPHEGOR delivered one of their most punishing and ambitious records to date.

Recorded at Fascination Street Studios with producer Jens Bogren, the album features nine meticulously crafted compositions that shift seamlessly between feral aggression and solemn majesty.

Tracks such as Glorifizierung des Teufels and Virtus Asinaria - Prayer incorporate choral passages and ritualistic structure, while Damnation - Höllensturz unfolds with a dynamic complexity that further amplifies the band’s compositional vision.

Lyrically, the album weaves together German, Latin, and English to cast incantations of death, desecration, and rebellion against sacred order. Accompanied by visionary artwork from Seth Siro Anton, The Devils stands as a high point in Belphegor’s canon and underscores their continued relevance in the global extreme metal landscape.

Following the success of The Devils, BELPHEGOR were honored with the 2023 Amadeus Austrian Music Award in the Hard and Heavy category, a rare moment of formal recognition in Austria for a band that has long walked a path far removed from mainstream acceptance. This accolade acknowledges their artistic legacy and highlights the contrast between their recognition and the transgressive nature of their craft.

Renowned for their intense live rituals, BELPHEGOR have toured relentlessly across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and beyond. They have appeared at Wacken Open Air, Knotfest, Bloodstock, Hellfest, Tons Of Rock, Sweden Rock, and numerous other prestigious metal festivals. Their stage presence is more than a performance, it is a ceremony of magick and infernal theatre, where sound, smoke, blood, and fire converge in a communion with darkness.

Now, as the band approaches its thirteenth studio album, a deeper and more arcane force begins to stir. The number thirteen bears ancient meaning: endings, thresholds, and the passage into the unknown. Rooted in primordial doctrine, the thirteenth seal is said to bind the final veil between worlds, the last barrier between order and chaos.

With this upcoming release, BELPHEGOR prepares to break that seal, not to follow, but to lead. To summon what lies beyond even their own previous creations: something more primal, more ritualistic, more devastating.

Early glimpses of new material point to a continuation of the dark artistic path begun with The Devils, now delving even deeper. The upcoming album takes shape as a focused ritual: precise, uncompromising, and rooted in the band’s unmistakable vision, the glorification of the Devil.

Prepare. The next chapter is imminent.

More from BELPHEGOR:

www.belphegor.at | Facebook | Instagram | X | Youtube

Poison the Well Drop Video for New Single "EVERYTHING HURTS"

February 18, 2026

POISON THE WELL will release PEACE IN PLACE, their first album in 16 years, on March 20 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, they share the video for new single "EVERYTHING HURTS." Watch it below.

The song hones in on PTW's patented and signature quiet/loud dynamics, and it's a perfectly executed mix of moody and metallic. In the video, we follow singer Jeffrey Moreira in an almost voyeuristic way. The tension in both the song and the accompanying visual builds steadily. Tune in to see where they start and where they end, and pay attention to some easter eggs along the way.

"'Everything Hurts' is about the patience and effort it takes to keep relationships alive," says Moreira. "I care deeply about the people in my life, but even the people you love can be frustrating sometimes. And it's important to remember that we can be just as frustrating to them. We all have our moments — and I have my moments too. The ones that stick around are the ones you have a unique connection with. You can't put up with everyone's shit, so the people you keep close are the ones whose shit you actually want to deal with."

POISON THE WELL ARE:
Jeffrey Moreira — Vocals
Ryan Primack — Guitar
Vadim Taver — Guitar
Christopher Hornbrook — Drums
Noah Harmon — Bass

PTW recently announced their Spring 2026 headline tour. Converge will support with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on different segments. Tickets and more information are available here. All dates are below.

POISON THE WELL ON TOUR:
4/2 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues*
4/3 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall*
4/4 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot*
4/6 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground*
4/7 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY*
4/9 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/10 — Queens, NY — Knockdown Center*
4/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore*
4/12 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall*
4/25 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World%
5/7 — Denver, CO — Summit&
5/9 — Austin, TX — Stubb’s Outdoors&
5/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues&
5/12 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater&
5/13 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco&
5/15 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues&
5/16 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park&
5/17 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom&
%Festival Date
*SPY and Balmora
&The Armed and The Barbarians of California

ABOUT POISON THE WELL:
In the space of barely a breath, Poison The Well pacify fits of jarring brutality with moments of fragile beauty. Their unmistakable melodic hardcore gently dilutes the effects of trauma, betrayal, depression, and loss with hard-won wisdom and diligently earned self-acceptance. For as much force as they commit to the riffs and the breakdowns, there’s an equal amount of naked emotion encoded in their relatable hooks. At this point, they are unassumingly, yet undeniably embedded in the DNA of modern metal and hardcore. Poison The Well’s 1999 debut, The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation has claimed spots on BrooklynVegan's 15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today; KERRANG!'s 21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time; Loudwire's 25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time; and Revolver's 10 Most Influential Metalcore Albums of All Time. Stereogumput it best, "The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation influenced a whole generation of metalcore bands." Meanwhile, 2003's You Come Before You remains regarded among Metal Hammer's 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the 21st Century and Rock Sound's 250 Greatest Albums of Our Lifetime. Despite going on hiatus following 2009's The Tropic Rot, the group's influence has only expanded over the years (as evidenced by over 100 million streams across their catalog). After touring in 2015 and 2021, they've commemorated milestone birthdays of both You Come Before You and The Opposite of December... with in-demand headline jaunts. Once again, the members felt an intense need to create as a unit. Rallying together, the guys channeled the spirit of their most celebrated material through a prism of new experience on their sixth full-length offering, Peace In Place.

MICHAEL MONROE NEW VIDEO/ SINGLE ‘SHINOLA’ OUT NOW UPCOMING ALBUM – OUTERSTELLAR – NEARS RELEASE

February 18, 2026

Wednesday February 18th, 2025 –

Michael Monroe unleash the unapologetic and electrifying third single ‘Shinola’, taken from the PRE-ORDER AT THIS LOCATION forthcoming studio album Outerstellar, due for release this Friday, February 20th via Silver Lining Music.

For Pre-orders go to THIS LOCATION.

‘Shinola’ takes aim at a morally corrupt emotional leech who exploits everyone in their orbit, only to reap the isolation they’ve sown. It’s a razor- sharp, crowd-rallying anthem that transforms collective exasperation into raw, liberating release.

“‘Shinola’ was obviously originally written about a certain jerk but unfortunately most of us can relate as we know a lot of them” comments Michael Monroe. “There’s a lot of negative, ignorant idiots in the world and sometimes it’s good to vent frustrations by singing about it. And Karma always

gets us in the end anyway!"

Watch/Listen to ‘Shinola’ below – video by Paul M Green.

The new album Outerstellar is an experience as much as a collection of great songs, a sweet smelling, leathery, glitter-shimmered, sweat-soaked raunch and punch wrapped in one of the great voices in rock ‘n’ roll. From loud crashing guitars to harmonicas, to gorgeous acoustic moments, you’ll sing, you’ll dance, you’ll shiver, you’ll shake, and you’ll smell this wonderful exhilarating record in all its weathered biker jacket incense-coated glory and you’ll also realize that whatever the hell is going on in the world right now, when you put this album on, it’s an instant escape to carefree days and an emancipation from worries, fears and woes.

Listen to the first and second video and singles from Outerstellar – ‘Rockin’ Horse’ and ‘Disconnected’ – and watch the videos here – videos by Leigh Brooks.

Outerstellar will see a whole burst of life when

Michael Monroe and band bring it to stages internationally over the course of the year. The first glimpse will happen on the Buckcherry UK co-headline tour, kicking off in Southampton on February 24, where fans will get to experience some of these new tracks live for the very first time. For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: michaelmonroe.com

Outerstellar is out this Friday, February 20. To celebrate its release Michael Monroe and band will host a series of exclusive HMV in-store signing sessions across the UK, giving fans the opportunity to meet the band up close, have their albums signed and capture the moment with photos.

Outerstellar is available on Limited Edition 12” White Vinyl, 12” Turquoise Vinyl, 12” Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles.

Pre-order/stream now at this location

Band Line-Up:

Michael Monroe - Lead vocals, Harmonica

Steve Conte - Guitars, Vocals

Rich Jones - Guitars, Vocals

Karl Rockfist - Drums

Sami Yaffa - Bass, Vocals

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www.michaelmonroe.com/web/

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Enter Shikari Announce North American Headline Dates For June 2026

February 17, 2026

Enter Shikari have announced their return to North America today, for a string of East Coast headline dates. The run opens June 10 at Boston’s Paradise Rock Club, hits New York, Philadelphia, Nashville, Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Grand Rapids, and wraps June 23 at Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre. Tickets go on general sale Friday, February 20 at 10AM local time HERE

Renowned worldwide for spectacular, innovative live shows that blur the line between concert and communal release, Enter Shikari have built a reputation as one of the most joyously raucous bands actively touring today. Whether commanding arena stages or whipping intimate rooms into euphoric dance parties, their performances are defined by immersive production, relentless energy, and a sense of collective celebration and catharsis that has become central to the band’s identity.

Their ambitious and masterfully curated live approach has translated powerfully across North America, where their fall 2024 headline tour, their biggest in the region to date, sold out venues across the US and Canada alongside You Me At Six and Yours Truly. Last summer brought headline shows in Southern California and a return to Warped Tour in Long Beach, further cementing their reputation as a must-see live act on both sides of the pond.

Pre-sales begin on with the artist pre-sale on Wednesday, February 18 at 10AM local time.

A Spotify presale follows Thursday, February 19 at 10AM local time, alongside venue presales where applicable from 12PM local time.

All presales close Thursday, February 19 at 10PM local time.

General on sale begins Friday, February 20 at 10AM local time. Tickets will be available via entershikari.com/presale.

North America – June 2026 Tour Dates

June 10 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA

June 12 – Irving Plaza, New York, NY

June 13 – Theatre Of The Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA

June 16 – The Basement East, Nashville, TN

June 17 – Hi-Fi Annex, Indianapolis, IN

June 18 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL

June 20 – Amsterdam Music Hall, Minneapolis, MN

June 22 – The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI

June 23 – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON

In their homeland of the UK, Enter Shikari are one of the biggest and most vital acts in the modern heavy music landscape, having headlined major festivals and arena tours for several years. Their seventh studio album, A Kiss For The Whole World, debuted at No.1 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2023, completing a run of seven consecutive top five album debuts. The album anchored a 2024 arena tour that included the band’s first-ever headline performance at Wembley Arena, later documented on the live album & film Live From Wembley. This November, the band return to arenas for their largest UK and European tour to date. Enter Shikari begin 2026 in the studio, working on new music.

About Enter Shikari

Formed in 2003 in St Albans, UK, Enter Shikari are one of the most vital and enduring forces in modern British heavy music. Across seven studio albums, culminating in 2023’s A Kiss For The Whole World, the band have achieved seven consecutive UK top five midweek debuts, with A Kiss For The Whole World securing their first UK Official Albums Chart No.1. They have headlined multiple UK arena tours, topped major festival bills including Slam Dunk, and played close to 3,000 shows worldwide. Their first Wembley Arena headline performance in February 2024 was later captured on the live album Live From Wembley.

Renowned for ambitious, production-led live performances, their arena-scale laser and light production rivals major electronic festivals, turning every venue they play into a full-scale dance party with band members regularly plunging into the centre of the mosh pit. Multiple-time recipients of Best Live Band and Best UK Artist honours from Kerrang!, Rock Sound, NME and the Heavy Music Awards, Enter Shikari begin 2026 in the studio working on new material.

NEW WAVE ICON HOWARD JONES TO PLAY SELECT DATES IN UNITED STATES IN APRIL AS SUPPORT FOR ROD STEWART

February 17, 2026

New wave icon Howard Jones will soon head out on the road for select United States tour dates in April. Jones will be main support for Rod Stewart for several shows and will also play headlining shows in between that routing. Please see below for the itinerary. 2025 saw Jones perform over 60 dates throughout the US and Europe, honoring the 40th anniversary of his smash hit album, DREAM INTO ACTION. Look for an upcoming announcement on his summer tour plans for 2026 soon.

In other news, LIVE AT THE MARQUEE, a new live album offering from Howard Jones, is available now via Cherry Red Records. Previously unreleased, the concert was recorded live at The Marquee Club in London in 1983. The audio was discovered amongst the master tapes that were being transferred as potential bonus tracks for the HUMAN’S LIB re-issues in 2018. The audio was remixed by Jones himself and the liner notes contain rare and previously unseen photos. LIVE AT THE MARQUEE is available on CD and double transparent yellow vinyl with a format specific exclusive postcard while stocks last. To purchase, please click here.

Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones has been a constant presence on the international touring scene for the past four decades, playing live in a number of different configurations including intimate solo shows and dates with his full high-tech band set-up. He first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983, with his very English songwriting and pioneering synthesizers with “New Song”. His first two albums HUMAN’S LIB and DREAM INTO ACTION were worldwide hits. HUMAN’S LIB reached #1 in 1984 in the UK and featured the hits “New Song,” and “What Is Love?” In 1985, Jones released the follow-up, DREAM INTO ACTION, which quickly became a Top Ten Platinum album in the United States and featured the smashes: “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life In One Day,” “No One Is To Blame,” and “Like To Get To Know You Well.”

Howard Jones has sold upwards of 10 million albums worldwide and continues to make new music and tour the world. Jones has performed on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! As well as NBC’s top-rated morning and nighttime shows respectively, Today and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His ubiquitous hits can be heard in such high-profile television series and films such as “Stranger Things,” “Breaking Bad,” “Watchmen,” “The Carrie Diaries”, “Superstore” and “Bumblebee”. Howard Jones’ most recent studio album is DIALOGUE, which was released in September, 2022. DIALOGUE is the third album in a trilogy of electronic releases from Jones with multi-media project ENGAGE coming out in 2015 and studio album TRANSFORM out in 2019. DIALOGUE garnered serious coverage in outlets such as Spin, Stereogum and more.

Howard Jones United States tour dates – April:

APRIL

15 Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena At Food City Center*

16 Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall

17 Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater*

19 The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*

20 New Orleans, LA – House Of Blues

22 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*

*supporting Rod Stewart

To experience Howard Jones, please visit:

www.howardjones.com

Goblin Metal Ikons NEKROGOBLIKON Return with "The Boiling Sea" EP + Share "Secret Elephant" (Feat. Reel Big Fish) Video + Touring💚

February 17, 2026

Goblin metal's least likely legends are back. After nearly two decades of chaos, cult stardom, and the viral mayhem of "No One Survives," Nekrogoblikon return with The Boiling Sea — the feral new EP that ushers in a historic era for the band. It arrives on April 17. Pre-order it here.

Today, the goblin metallers drop the video for "The Secret Elephant" (Feat. Reel Big Fish).

Watch the video, directed by Brandon Dermer, below:

For the first time ever, the goblin throne is shared. Former mascot-turned-frontman (and beloved host of the number one comedy podcast "RIGHT NOW"), John Goblikon steps fully into the spotlight with soaring melodic vocals, while extreme metal phenom Dickie Allen (of Infant Annihilator) unleashes the kind of throat-shredding brutality usually reserved for apocalyptic events.

"I've been asked to give a statement on our new song 'Secret Elephant' and after strong consideration, I've decided I'm not quite sure know what that means. But what I DO know is secrets don't make friends… unless that secret is, of course, an elephant who you happened to befriend. Yhey also say an elephant never forgets, but goblins definitely do, because I literally can't remember where I put my phone! I had it earlier and then I got distracted by this email asking me for a quote about our new song 'Secret Elephant,' which is such a banger by the way. Ooh, that reminds me I gotta look for my phone!" — Sent from John's iPhone.

"It was so much fun filming ourselves being goofballs," says Allen. "Also, has anyone seen my beer?"

Produced and mixed by metal mastermind Jason Suecof (Job for a Cowboy, The Black Dahlia Murder), The Boiling Sea is a high-octane proving ground for the band's new dual-vocal onslaught, first teased by the 2025 double-feature videos for "Show Me Your Goblin" and "Fiend."

On the upcoming release, guitarist Alex Alereza offers, "Writing for this release began in the midst of constant touring and right after bringing on a new vocal duo, so we found ourselves in new territories both in terms of pace and creative process. And that ended up being a good thing! We had a blast making this together and hope everyone enjoys these songs as much as we do. And for the Nekro fans that have been with us for a very long time, we decided to include live recordings of five Nekro classics!"

The goblin horde won't stay submerged for long. Nekrogoblikon will hit the road on an electrifying tour alongside Japan's genre-smashing metal force Hanabie., giving fans the chance to witness the premier goblin metal spectacle live and scream along to their favorite anthems. Get tickets here.

Nearly 20 years in, Nekrogoblikon aren't just surviving — they're boiling over.

NEKROGOBLIKON ON TOUR:
3/05—Salt Lake City, UT — Metro #
3/06—Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep # [SELLING FAST]
3/08—Wichita, KS — Wave #
3/09—Springfield, MO — The Regency Live #
3/10—Nashville, TN — Exit/In # [SELLING FAST]
3/12—Allentown, PA — Arrow # [SELLING FAST]
3/13—Boston, MA — Big Night Live ^ [LOW TIX]
3/14—New York, NY — Brooklyn Bowl ^ [LAST TIX]
3/15—Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore ^
3/17—Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre ^ [LAST TIX]
3/18—Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall ^ [LOW TIX]
3/20—McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre ^
3/21—Philadelphia, PA — TLA ^ [LOW TIX]
3/22—Norfolk, VA — The NorVa +
3/23—Raleigh, NC — The Ritz ^
3/24—Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre ^
3/25—Chattanooga, TN — Barrelhouse Ballroom %
3/27—Cleveland, OH — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
3/28—Fort Wayne, IN — Piere’s Entertainment Center +
3/29—Detroit, MI — St. Andrews ^ [LAST TIX]
3/30—Chicago, IL — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
3/31—Sauget, IL — Pop’s +
4/01—Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore ^
4/03—Dallas, TX — House of Blues ^
4/04—Houston, TX — House of Blues ^
4/06—Austin, TX — Emo's ^
4/07—Phoenix, AZ — Van Buren ^
4/09—San Diego, CA — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
4/10—San Francisco, CA — August Hall ^ [SOLD OUT]
4/11—Los Angeles, CA — Belasco ^ [SOLD OUT]
4/12—Los Angeles, CA — Belasco ^

# Headlining w/ Enterprise Earth and Wretched
^ Supporting Hanabie w/ Enterprise Earth
+ Headlining w/ Enterprise Earth
% Headlining w/ local support

Saint Agnes Release "Good Boy Video — WATCH // New Album "Your God Fearing Days Are About to Begin" Out 5/29

February 16, 2026

London's Saint Agnes release the video for the new single "Good Boy," the third track from the forthcoming album, Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin.

Frontperson Kitty A. Austen explains, "'Good Boy' was written to be a scathing critique of obedient, subservient men who uphold the capitalist death cult, feed the machine, and call it a virtue. It’s a snarling takedown of the so-called 'good boys' who suck corporate dick and wear their complicity like a badge."

Kitty's voice, vision, and volatility shape every inch of the band's evolving world, and she is ably partnered by co-founding member Jon James Tufnell. Together, they form the creative axis. Fusing raw industrial power, dark elegance, and hedonistic, body-moving intensity, Saint Agnes have created a sound made for sweat-soaked goth club dancefloors. Inspired by the intensity of Nine Inch Nails, the genre-bending chaos of Poppy and the euphoric, cinematic storytelling of Lorde, this is music for the club, the stage and the void inside. Self-confessed "control freaks," Saint Agnes obsessively curate all aspects of their art and their music; this time, however, they utilized the mixing skills of Jim Pinder (Sleep Token, BMTH), the result being "our best sounding record to date, and the truest to our vision," according to Kitty.

Having recently played shows with Last Train (in France) and Ghostkid (in Germany).

SAINT AGNES 2026 LIVE APPEARANCES:

WITH LAST TRAIN:
2/19 — Rouen, France — Le 106
2/20 — Besancon, France — La Rodiala
2/21 — Clermont-Ferrand, France — The May Cooperative

WITH INME:
3/26 — Norwich, UK — Waterfront
3/27 — Newcastle, UK — The Grove
3/28 — Manchester, UK — Breadshed
3/29 — Nottingham, UK — Rescue Rooms
3/31 — Bristol, UK — Thekla
4/1 — Milton Keynes, UK — Craufurd Arms
4/2 — Oxford, UK — Academy 2
4/4 — Portsmouth, UK — Takedown Festival

ABOUT SAINT AGNES:
Saint Agnes have built a loyal following off the back of two EPs, two critically acclaimed studio albums, and over 12 million Spotify streams. With strong support from BBC Radio 1 and explosive mainstage sets at Download, 2000trees, and Hellfest, as well as appearances at Rock for People, IOW Festival, Great Escape, Boomtown, Takedown, and Reeperbahn Festival, the band has proven its power live, including at sold-out, riotous headline shows around the UK.

SAINT AGNES ARE:
Kitty A. Austen — Vocals, Guitar
Jon James Tufnell — Vocals, Guitar, Synths, Programming
Andrew Head — Drums

NYC Heavy Metal Icons PRONG Release Live Video for Classic "Snap Tour Fingers, Snap Your Neck"

February 15, 2026

Metal greats PRONG have released a live version of their classic track "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" as a single and video. The song is taken from the upcoming live album Live And Uncleansed.

Tommy Victor says, "This live version of 'Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck"' is raw, high energy, and unpolished. If you want to get exposed to Prong or you want to get a taste of the explosive live show, this song is a must!"

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW.

Live And Uncleansed is out on March 6 and will be available on Steamhammer as CD Digi, LP, stream, and for digital download HERE.

PRONG LIVE IN 2026:
3/5 — Osnabrück, Germany — Hyde Park
3/6 — Cologne, Germany — Gebäude 9
3/7 — Sint-Niklaas, Belgium — De Tijdloze
3/8 — Deventer, Netherlands — Burgerweeshuis
3/9 — Leuven, Belgium — Het Depot
6/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave/Eagles Club

Get tickets HERE.

Cryptopsy Featured on Cover of Decibel Magazine

February 14, 2026

Fresh off slitting through a largely sold-out European headline tour, Cryptopsy remain insatiable as ever. The most vile band in death metal are nominated for Best Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year at this year’s JUNO Awards, a category that they won just two years ago. Now, as they prepare to headline the longest-running heavy metal tour in North America, the Canadian legends are proud to add another accomplishment to their Hall of Fame career.

Cryptopsy are proud to announce that they are featured on the cover of this month’s issue of Decibel Magazine. This marks the second time the band have claimed the cover of the world’s foremost authority on heavy metal since the release of their new album An Insatiable Violence. Joining them on the cover of Issue #258 are members of Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith, who are supporting Cryptopsy on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour.

“We are extremely proud to be on the cover of Decibel for the second time in less than a year”, Cryptopsy says. “Decibel is by far one of the most important magazines for metal. We’re honored to share this achievement alongside the bands who are joining us on this year’s Decibel Tour. These shows are going to be violent, cathartic and unforgettable”.

“Between the strength of the material on their latest release, An Insatiable Violence, and the anniversary celebration of their landmark, None So Vile, 2026 is clearly the year of Peak Cryptopsy”, Decibel Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Albert Mudrian says. “We couldn’t be more honored to bring the band’s paramount present and potent past together to headline this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour”.

Order Decibel Issue #258

https://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/april-2026-258

Catch Cryptopsy on The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026. During this 21-date run across the U.S. and Canada, the band will perform songs from Decibel Hall of Fame inductee None So Vile and their most recent Canadian Grammy-nominated album An Insatiable Violence.

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026

with Cryptopsy (celebrating 30 years of None So Vile), Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith

Get tickets:https://www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour/

April 30 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs)

May 1 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch

May 2 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

May 3 - Philadelphia, PA @ Decibel Metal & Beer Philly (The Fillmore)

May 5 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)

May 7 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

May 8 - Dallas, TX @ The Studio

May 9 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

May 12 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

May 13 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

May 14 - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone

May 16 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater

May 17 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

May 20 - Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

May 22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe

May 23 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

May 24 - Detroit, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom

May 25 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop

May 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

May 27 - Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace

May 28 - Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre

An Insatiable Violence, None So Vile and other albums from Cryptopsy’s fearsome discography are now available through Season of Mist

Order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/cryptopsyall

Stream

https://orcd.co/cryptopsyaninsatiableviolence

Follow Cryptopsy

Bandcamp: https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/

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

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29PgYwTelpNl6370XLqFtN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CryptopsyDeathMetal

BandsInTown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2941-cryptopsy

Eric Church’s 'Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive (Official Motion Picture Soundtrack)' Out Now

February 14, 2026

With his latest critically acclaimed project, Evangeline vs. The Machine, earning a nod for Best Contemporary Country Album at the recent GRAMMY Awards, maverick entertainer Eric Church brings his live show to fans at home with the release of Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) via MCA. The 19-track live album compliments the IMAX® exclusive theatrical release of Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive, with tickets to the remaining Feb. 14 showing of the limited engagement available now via IMAX.com/EricChurch.

Both the concert film and the companion album – the first live album ever recorded at The Pinnacle in Nashville – showcase Church performing his critically acclaimed eighth studio album front-to-back before transitioning into select catalog hits, all reimagined with a six-piece band, four-piece horns, four-piece strings, eight-piece choir and vocalist Joanna Cotten. Watch an official performance video of “Springsteen” live from the Pinnacle HERE.

“The thing about the IMAX film is it freezes a moment in time. I’m going to get older; those fans are going to get older, but we froze that moment in time forever musically,” Church shared on “CBS Mornings” earlier this week. “If I want to watch a sporting event tonight…if I want to go to the game, that’s great. If I don’t, I’m going to watch it on television. You can’t do that with concerts, right? I can’t just tune in to who’s playing in Cleveland tonight. So, concerts are a little bit different that way, and that’s why the IMAX film mattered.” Watch the full interview HERE.

The film and live album arrive as Church continues his Free the Machine Tour, earning praise from critics across the country as the run continues. “From the jump, it was clear this wasn’t going to be about flash – it was about mood, intention, and immersion…The entire show felt less like a concert and more like a film unfolding in real time,” shared Relive Magazine of the recent D.C. stop, where The Music Universe added, “if you can see only one country music concert in 2026, it needs to be the Free the Machine Tour…there will not be a bigger, fuller all-live sound on the road this year.”

The Minnesota Star Tribune opined in St. Paul, “Eric Church is country music’s most courageous and unpredictable superstar – both musically and culturally…The concert, like Church’s career, was about conviction not convention, about evolving, not standing pat, about the moment, not tradition,” while the Green Bay Press Gazette proclaimed the show to be “so nuanced, so sneaky sophisticated, so good that the sum of its parts was as great as the whole. That’s saying something for an artist who increasingly transcends the boundaries of today’s country to be one of music’s more electrifying live acts – period,” with Cleveland.com perhaps stating it most simply, “Country music’s iconoclast did it again.”

For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram@ericchurchmusic.

2026 Free the Machine Tour Remaining Markets, Venues and Special Guests:
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), TIME100Philanthropy 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 own six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway, Chief’s.

Rising Country Star Maddox Batson Releases New Track “If I See Her Again”

February 14, 2026

Hailed by the LA Times as “a country Justin Bieber in the making” and the youngest male to ever appear on Billboard’s 21 Under 21, Maddox Batson releases “If I See Her Again,” an upbeat groove with heart-on-his-sleeve lyrics. Listen to “If I See Her Again” via Warner Records / Prosper Entertainment here and watch the official music video below.

Written by Batson, Grant Averill, Dave Cohen and Jackson Foote and produced by Cohen and Foote, Batson internalizes scenarios for a second encounter with a young romantic interest.

“‘If I See Her Again’ is about one of those chance encounters where you wish you would say something but don't. You never get that time back. I think everyone can relate,” shares Batson. “Proud of this one and pumped to get it to my fans. Hope y'all like it!”

“If I See Her Again” arrives on the heels of Batson’s “Any Other Night,” a coming-of-age anthem combining smooth vocal flow, clean guitars and a laid back digital beat. Listen to “Any Other Night” here or watch the official music video with fan favorite guest star Embreigh Courtlyn here.

“If I See Her Again” debuts in anticipation of Batson’s Live Worldwide Tour 2026, which kicks off Feb. 17 in Ft. Lauderdale. The Live Worldwide Tour 2026 will crisscross the U.S. before heading to Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, on Batson’s first headlining European trek. Joined by special guests Baylee Lynn, Jenna Davis, Just Jayne and Timmy McKeever on select dates, tickets for all shows are available now at MaddoxBatson.com.

Batson jump starts his most ambitious year yet – including more new music to come, his collaboration with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey – the first-ever artist collaboration in the brand’s 150-year history – and a win at Good Good Golf’s Desert Open in Tempe, Arizona. Batson and teammates Garrett Clark (co-founder of Good Good) and Marissa Wenzler (University of Kentucky golf alumna) competed against six other three-person teams (two Good Good players and one musician) before taking home the golden hat trophy.

Kami Kehoe’s “HEARTLESS” Explores Love on the Edge of Fallout

February 13, 2026

Alt-rock star on the rise, Kami Kehoe, today ushers in a darker, razor-sharp chapter with her new single, "HEARTLESS", via Atlantic Records. Where past releases traced the full arc of heartbreak and healing, "HEARTLESS" sees Kami flip the script into a love song told from the edge of a potential fallout. Listen to "HEARTLESS" BELOW.

Writing from the perspective of someone who has been burned enough times to go numb, Kami zeroes in on the person who finally makes detachment impossible. Leaning into the reality of choosing to fully love one person meaning that she may have nothing left if they go, Kami reframes the word "heartless" as a consequence of her devotion, rather than indifference.

Coming off the back of her latest single, "FADE OUT,", a cover of "SEX ON FIRE", and a nationwide tour supporting Daughtry, Seether, and POD (which saw her regularly invited to join them on stage), Kami continues to cement her place as one of the genre's most magnetic rising voices. Named as one of Pandora's Artists to Watch in 2026 (The Pandora Ten) and continuing to rack up spins on Sirius XM's Octane, Kami steps into the new year with a ballad that's softer in tempo yet even higher in emotional stakes.

As she opens 2026 with the vulnerable, all-in love story of "HEARTLESS", Kami Kehoe wears her heart on her sleeve:

"HEARTLESS is about having one heart and putting it on the line, but wrestling with the idea of finding your person and knowing that if they leave, they take everything you had with them. Seeing people connect with my music everyday has made me a lot less scared of being this honest, because that kind of truth is exactly what makes music worth making for me."

Kami's growing profile extends beyond the music itself, with a feature in the winter issue of Revolver, spotlighting her rise at the intersection of heavy, alt, and modern rock. As she continues to build on the viral success of tracks like, "DOPAMINE" and "SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD", Kami's "HEARTLESS" now steps in as a stripped-back, emotionally loaded marker of where she's headed next.

On stage, Kami's 2026 is already packed with high moments, including a performance supporting Godsmack as a part of WMMR's MMRBQ and her set at Rock Fest (WI), placing her alongside some of rock's most established names.

To begin her 2026 live run, Kami will also return to Los Angeles for a special headlining show at the Roxy on February 19. Fans can find Kami's full touring schedule HERE.

With signature gritty guitars, atmospheric production, and Kami's evocative vocals, her latest single, "FADE OUT" closed out 2025 as one of her most emotionally charged releases to date. The track capped off her "KANDY" EP era that documented the full arc of heartbreak and healing, garnering millions of streams, 100 million views in short form content, and viral popularity worldwide. Her hit single, "DOPAMINE", earned over 30 million streams and hit #11 on Sirius XM Octane's "Big Uns" Countdown, spotlighting her growth in the modern rock landscape.

Carving out her own space in the alt-rock world, Kami Kehoe has impressively amassed over 105 million streams and more than 2 million social media followers by blending a sultry, velvety vocal with a hard-charged rock energy. Since breaking out with the viral hit “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD”, she has continued to evolve her sound—infusing shoegaze, metal, and hip-hop influences into her music while remaining unapologetically authentic.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Kami Kehoe news coming very soon.

ABOUT KAMI KEHOE

KAMI KEHOE has never been one to wait for permission. At just 22, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and drummer has blazed a fearless musical path, most recently with her latest EP, “Kandy”, out now via Atlantic Records, Coup D’Etat Recordings, and 10K Projects. Since emerging, she’s spun a chameleonic, hard-charged rock sound into over a million Instagram followers, 10 million TikTok likes, and over 75 million streams in 2025 alone.

Unapologetic authenticity propelled her breakout hit “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD,” from her 2024 album REVIVED (Coup D'état/10K Projects), to audiences around the world in stratospheric fashion. Almost overnight, the garage-punk suckerpunch – the snarl of Joan Jett with the timeless melodicism of the Ramones – ripped through social media at lightning speed, netting Kami 100,000 new TikTok followers a day and further cementing her as a rising force in the underground.

Diving headfirst into the emotional rollercoaster of heartbreak, obsession, and self-discovery, her latest EP, “Kandy” blends dark melodic rock with pop, metal, and metaphor-rich songwriting. Using candy and drugs as symbols for dangerous pleasures, each of the five tracks explore the tangled interplay between allure and risk, offering a bittersweet reflection on the complexities of desire and the consequences that follow. It’s another bold step forward for Kami as she continues to kick down the guardrails of her sound, another entry in her omnipresent push to rewrite what’s possible for her musical future.

After making waves with a standout performance at Warped Tour and playing her very first headlining show, Kami has just wrapped her largest tour yet, joining forces with industry legends, Daughtry, Seether, and P.O.D. She’ll continue to evolve as an artist with the same freedom and fearlessness that’s led her here, another chapter in a career that’s continually defied expectations – not that she’s ever really cared about those in the first place.

TX2 Drops New Single "Murder Scene" Featuring Magnolia Park

February 13, 2026

LA-based alt-rock artist TX2 has today released his debut album End Of Us via Hopeless Records. The 13-track album features collaborations with Black Veil Brides, Magnolia Park, Ice Nine Kills, DeathbyRomy, and Ekoh, and arrives after a decade of building one of heavy music's most polarizing and devoted fanbases. Today’s release is highlighted by focus track, "Die Alone" which captures the album's emotional core. Fans can listen to the full album HERE.

Speaking on today’s highly anticipated release,TX2 frontman, Evan Thomas shares

“After 11 years of building toward this moment, the band and I are excited to unveil our debut album, ‘End of Us’, structured as a rock opera. Each single leading up to this release has told a story painting the larger album theme of, ‘The Resistance’, the final survivors in a world devastated by a vampire holocaust. I hope the story we’ve told through our debut album reminds the X Movement and those all around us that they cannot erase us.”

End Of Us marks a turning point for an artist who did what most won't: weaponized being the internet's punching bag and turned online hate into undeniable momentum. With 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, 1.3 million TikTok followers, and 100 million streams on previously released singles before the album even dropped, TX2 turned algorithmic outrage into a self-sustaining business outside traditional development models.

The album collects previously released singles including "The End of Us" featuring Black Veil Brides, "Murder Scene" featuring Magnolia Park, "HOSTAGE (they will not erase us)," "The Rain," "Feed" featuring DeathbyRomy, and "Nice Guy" featuring Ekoh, alongside new tracks that complete the album's narrative arc. Between them, the previously released songs generated 100 million streams and 42 million TikTok likes in the last 12 months alone.

TX2 has earned co-signs from Caleb Shomo, Ice Nine Kills, Black Veil Brides, Magnolia Park, and From First to Last while building the X Movement, a Discord-based mental health community with thousands of active members. As an openly queer artist, his refusal to sanitize his advocacy has made him both a target and a lifeline.

Thomas describes the album's sound as "punk meets vampire-core with an Eminem edge," drawing from influences like My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Black Veil Brides, and Linkin Park while carving out space entirely his own. He self-directed all music videos alongside guitarist Cameron Rostami with horror aesthetics inspired by Resident Evil and Silent Hill.

TX2 begins his US "End of Us" headline tour this month before heading to Australia with Rain City Drive in March, followed. He then returns to the US for a North America tour supporting Black Veil Brides before heading to Europe for a massive European festival run including Download Festival (alongside Linkin Park, Guns N' Roses, and Limp Bizkit), Rock AM Ring, Rock Im Park, Rock For People, Novarock, Graspop, Jera On Air, and Vainstream. For tickets and further information head to tx2merch.com/pages/tour

TX2 - THE END OF US TOUR (w/ Buffalo Farm & Flat Out)

Feb 6 - Grey Witch - Las Vegas, NV

Feb 7 - SOMA - San Diego, CA

Feb 8 - Temblor Bowling Company - Bakersfield, CA

Feb 11 - Lowbrow Palace - El Paso, TX

Feb 12 - Come And Take It Live - Austin, TX

Feb 13 - Laser City Music Hall - Oklahoma City, OK

Feb 15 - Vinyl Music Hall - Pensacola, FL

Feb 17 - The East - Nashville, TN

Feb 18 - Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO

Feb 19 - xBk Live - Des Moines, IA

Feb 21 - 4th & Polk Music & Event Space - Topeka, KS

Feb 23 - Uptown Funk Dueling Pianos - Albuquerque, NM

Feb 24 - 191 TOOLE - Tucson, AZ

TX2 w/ BLACK VEIL BRIDES - NORTH AMERICA 2026

Apr 25 - Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Riverside, CA

Apr 26 - Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort - Reno, NV

Apr 28 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA

Apr 30 - The Union Event Center - Salt Lake City, UT

May 1 - Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO

May 2 - The Astro - Omaha, NE

May 4 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX

May 5 - House of Blues - Houston, TX

May 6 - The Aztec Theatre - San Antonio, TX

May 8 - Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA

May 11 - Piedmont Hall - Greensboro, NC

May 12 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA

May 14 - The Fillmore Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

May 15 - Stage AE - Pittsburgh, PA

May 17 - The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, MI

May 19 - Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - Indianapolis, IN

May 21 - The Fillmore Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN

May 22 - Ramova Theatre - Chicago, IL

May 23 - The Sylvee - Madison, WI

May 25 - HISTORY - Toronto, ON

May 26 - MTELUS - Montreal, QC

May 28 - Palladium Times Square - New York, NY

May 29 - The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD

May 30 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA

ABOUT TX2

TX2 is the project of Los Angeles-based artist Evan Thomas, known for raw, emotionally charged alt-rock that refuses to play by the rules. Since going viral on TikTok in 2023 with "I Would Hate Me Too," TX2 has amassed 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, 1.3 million TikTok followers, and a touring resume that includes opening for Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, Ice Nine Kills, and Parkway Drive on the Summer of Loud tour.

Thomas founded the X Movement, a community dedicated to mental health awareness and creating safe spaces for fans who feel like they don't belong. He's openly queer, vocally advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and fan safety, and stays after every show to meet every fan, sometimes for hours. He's been called emo's most hated artist and its most necessary voice, often in the same breath. His debut album End Of Us is out now via Hopeless Records.

NYC's Laptop reveals “Xanadu,” a sun-soaked tale of ambition and the cost of wanting more

February 13, 2026

NYC alternative pop outfit Laptop presents 'Xanadu', the latest offering from their forthcoming album "On This Planet", which starts out sounding like a love song, but slowly reveals itself as something darker. A duet between frontman Jesse Hartman and Nevis vocalist Anna Hadeed, the track explores the American idea of settling down — building a life, owning something permanent — and how that dream can quietly go wrong. It’s less about romance than what happens when good intentions collide with money, power, and the pressure to create something lasting.

Formed in the late ’90s, Laptop released three albums with Island Records, earning praise from NME, The Guardian, and others for their stylized blend of synth-pop, irony, and emotional precision. Now revived as a contemporary project with his son Charlie Hartman, Laptop has become a vehicle for Hartman grappling openly with adulthood in this chaotic world — not as a clean resolution, but as something messier and harder to define. “Xanadu” captures the moment when the art dream runs into the desire for stability, and neither comes out untouched.

The title nods directly to Citizen Kane, where “Xanadu” names Charles Foster Kane’s vast, illusory estate — a symbol of success that ultimately exposes loneliness and regret. Laptop updates the idea for a modern American setting. In this version, Xanadu isn’t a castle; it’s a mid-century dream house, full of hope and expectation, carrying the belief that ownership might finally bring peace. This is love song disguised as a hard look at the pitfalls of American materialism.

Filmed on Oualie Beach in Nevis, where overdubs for Laptop's coming album were recorded, the video juxtaposes Hartman and Hadeed's chilled beachside duet with glossy, candy-colored visual sequences involving a separate couple. Gently mocking the modern semi-colonialist belief that paradise can be packaged, purchased, and controlled, we see a slick couple sail toward their dream, only to see it sink beneath the waters of their own ambitions and end up in flames. Kitschy postcard titles like "The Good Life” and “Live the Romance" punctuate their journey, underscoring the bitter irony of it all.

Jesse Hartman got his start as a Voidoid with Richard Hell, before founding indie rock band Sammy with Luke Wood, and releasing albums via Fire Records and Geffen Records. Since reviving, Laptop is on a roll on the strength of the singles “Indie Hero”, "Confused", "Additional Animals", "I Don't Know" and “Weirder”, mixed by Grammy award-winning producer Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, Nine Inch Nails, Julian Lennon), collectively drawing millions of views and reintroducing Laptop's humor and sounds to a new generation.

“Xanadu” will be released via Hurricane Cove Records on February 13, available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Laptop’s much-anticipated "On This Planet" album will be released on June 5. The band performs next at NYC's Mercury Lounge on April 9, along with UK rockers Art Brut.

Get the single https://ditto.fm/xanadu_995c7dd3
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7Lrqg7giyk2K8ffCq8P2K8
Bandcamp https://laptoptheband.bandcamp.com/single/xanadu

CREDITS 
Written & produced by Jesse Hartman
Published by: Exurbia Music, Inc. (BMI)
Released by Hurricane Cove Records 
Jesse Hartman — vocals, guitars, keys, synths, piano, bass
Anna Hadeed — vocals
Geddys “Ch4se” Ferguson — vocals
Kendelle Thomas - bass
Mike Desmarais — drums
Lluísen Capafons — conga, percussion
Matthew Dakoutro — cello, viola, violin
Siuxx — electric guitar
Artem - horns
Engineered by Iñaki Ariste Aznar, Edward Douglas & Jesse Hartman
Mixed by Edward Douglas & Jesse Hartman
Mastered by Dave Trumfio
Artwork Painting by Jesse Hartman
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Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Resistor Announce New Album "BITE THIS!" + Share "Dead Soul" Video

February 12, 2026

Long Island, NY quintet RESISTOR — Anthony Grambo [vocals], Anthony Conti [guitar], Ian Schneider [bass], Anthony Arce [turntables], and Peter Smith [drums] — channel the cocky bravado of O.G. nu-metal through a prism of 21st century hardcore spiked with DJ squeals and vitriolic spitting.

They announce their new album BITE THIS!, out March 27. Pre-order it here.

The band also dropped the video for "DEAD SOUL."

Watch it below.

"We feel 'DEAD SOUL' is the perfect introduction to this record," says Schneider. "This has been one of our favorite tracks, from its initial conception to final execution. The themes of Resistor's music have always boiled down to 'Fuck you' and 'DEAD SOUL' is no exception to that central meaning. We're so excited to finally be able to share this song with you all and hope it resonates as strongly with you as it has with us."

At the epicenter of extreme metal, hardcore, and nu metal, Resistor have patented their own pummeling sound—which they've appropriately christened "knuckle dragging wika wika core."

They don't just flirt with breaking genre boundaries; they proudly fuck everything up in their path.

Resistor drop grooves heavy enough that prolonged listening could either stunt your growth or split the ground beneath your feet. Either way, you'll undoubtedly want more from the group, which harnesses a burst of concentrated energy from the respective shockwaves of their five distinct personalities and musical identities.

Additionally, Resistor are touring with Yosemite In Black. All dates are below.

RESISTOR ON TOUR:
WITH YOSEMITE IN BLACK:
2/19 — Lynchburg, VA — Super Rad Arcade
2/20 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
2/21 — Gastonia, NC — The Rooster
2/22 — Warner Robins, GA — Reverb Room
2/24 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross
2/25 — West Palm Beach, FL — Respectable Street
2/26 — Tampa, FL — The Noise Box
2/27 — Mobile, AL — Alabama Music Box
2/28 — Atlanta, GA — 529 EAV
3/1 — Nashville, TN — DRKMTTR
3/2 — Evansville, IN — Six Strings
3/3 — Jeffersonville, IN — Wrongside 812
3/4 — Dunbar, WV — The Shop
3/5 — Thomasville, PA — Race Horse Tavern
3/6 — Baltimore, MD — Morsbergers
3/7 — Salisbury, MD — Lurking Class Skate Shop

"Collaboration makes Resistor what it is," states Schneider. "Every member's hand is on the music. As a listener, you're getting these distinct sets of influences and voices all coming together. Our vision is to maintain the heaviness and the catchiness, so it's ignorant and genuine. Other than a few impacts and bass drops, everything was created by a live instrument. We pulled inspiration from the past, but it’s definitely modern and authentic."

Speaking of authentic, the band originated out of a friendship forged between Conti and Grambo. They first crossed paths at a skate park, began hanging out all of the time, and eventually decided to write songs. The lineup solidified with the addition of Smith, Schneider, and Arce. They shored up their signature style with the So It Begins EP [2023] and HEADCASE EP [2025], tallying millions of streams in the process. On the road, the group notably packed houses and emerged as an outlier with enough gusto to set it off everywhere from Gathering of the Juggalos to the Inkcarceration pre-show. Throughout 2025, they pieced together BITE THIS! with producer Randy LeBoeuf [Kublai Khan TX, The Acacia Strain, Gideon].

Ultimately, Resistor live outside the neutral zone.