Jamey Johnson Announces 2026 'Traveling Truebadour' Headlining Tour

April 14, 2026

Singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson will bring his award-winning traditional country music across the nation this year with his Traveling Truebadour headlining tour, which runs from May through October.

The tour begins on May 8 at the Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee, GA, and currently runs through Oct. 11 at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. Thirty-one shows are announced now, with more being added. (Please see full schedule below.)

The Grand Ole Opry member, called “one of the greatest country singers of our time” by The Washington Post, is known for never playing the same setlist twice because he tailors his performance to each audience. His 2026 tour will feature songs from his latest album, Midnight Gasoline, and new music from his upcoming album, as well as hits including “In Color” and “High Cost of Living.”

His solo acoustic shows, featuring his deep and timeless baritone, are mesmerizing, while his full band collaborations are powerful because he surrounds himself with the best musicians in country music.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of his major label debut, The Dollar. Critics have consistently lauded his singing and songwriting talents for two decades. Rolling Stone says he has one of country music’s most seasoned voices,” while Southern Living says he has “one of the most recognizable voices in country music.”

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. local time at jameyjohnson.com/tour.

PARMALEE’S “GOD KNEW BETTER” NO. 1 MOST ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH 65 ADDS

April 14, 2026

Parmalee’s latest Stoney Creek Records radio single, “God Knew Better” secured the accolade of No. 1 most added with 65 adds across Country Aircheck/Mediabase and Billboard. The emotionally charged track is a mid-tempo ballad that thanks God for sending the one woman who could calm a reckless heart. Co-written by Abram Dean, David Fanning, Jamie Collazo, Andy Albert, and the band, Parmalee describes the track as “like running into an old friend you didn’t know you needed to see.”

The song “God Knew Better” is off Parmalee’s latest album, Fell In Love With A Cowgirl. The radio single follows their fifth consecutive number one hit (sixth total) “Cowgirl,” which was the band’s longest-running number one single, and was the longest-running number one by a band in nearly 14 years on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Parmalee is hitting the road this spring/summer.

Upcoming tour dates:

4/16 San Diego, CA Beach House
4/17 Temecula, CA    Temecula Stampede
4/18 Yuma, AZ Desert Sun Stadium
4/25 Farmville, NC Farmville Dogwood Festival
5/9 Jefferson City, MO Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater
5/15 Plain City, OH The Grainery
6/12 Freedom, WI Freedom Country Fest
6/13 Paw Paw, MI Warner Vineyards
6/19 Ormond Beach, FL The Pavilion at Destination Daytona
6/20 Valdosta, GA    All-Star Amphitheater | Wild Adventures Theme Park
6/26 Prior Lake, MN The Great Midwest Ribfest
6/27 Detroit Lakes, MN Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
7/3-7/12    Calgary, AB Calgary Stampede 2026
7/18 Erie, PA    Rebich Investments Amphitheater
7/23 Canton, OH Hometown Jams: Parmalee
7/24 Chillicothe, IL Chillicothe River and Rails Fest
8/1 Myrtle Beach, SC Alabama Theatre
8/15 Chelmsford, UK Country Calling 2026
8/28 Dieppe, NB    YQM Countryfest 2026

Kenny Rocks Packed Tortuga; Kracker + Megan Moroney Surprise Walk-Ons

April 14, 2026

Kenny Chesney walked through a stiff 21.5 MPH wind to take the stage at the 13th Tortuga Music Festival; but those gusts were no match for the high energy performer. With the sounds of the No Shoes Nation-empowering “We Do” ramping up the anticipation, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar leaned into the honky tonk-tilting “Living In Fast Forward” as he took his place at the top of the T. The crowd was deafening as he delivered his guitar-forward hit about putting it all in the songs.

Chesney’s set came out of the chute hard – “Fast Forward” sweeping into “Young,” slamming into “Beer In Mexico,” then straight into the propulsive “Keg In the Closet.” Clearly savoring the crowd, who filled the two-story cabanas on the street side, packed the balconies of neighboring hotels and overflowed well over half mile of beach, Chesney was exuberant for his sixth headlining appearance at Tortuga.

A dozen songs into the bursting with positive energy set, the calypso-informed “When The Sun Goes Down” introduction took the anticipation to another level. When the second verse rolled up, Uncle Kracker sauntered onto the stage, trucker hat to the side and a black Monster Magnet Superjudge t-shirt on. In a weekend based on friendship, ocean conservation and enjoying the beach, it was the perfect surprise; the pair romped through Kracker’s breakout “Follow Me” and ubiquitous take on Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away.”

“With Kracker playing the festival, we had to do it,” Chesney said after. “Nobody makes me laugh harder, brings more soul to that stage or understands this crowd better – and it’s hard to believe anyone can love music as much as we do, but he does.”

Despite a strict sea turtle protection curfew of 9:55 p.m. on Fort Lauderdale Beach, there was plenty of music to come. The momentum of Kracker’s mini-set built with the banjo-forward “Get Along,” the song meant to remind people our common ground is often bigger than our differences. Even with gusts close to 28 miles per hour, that positivity anchored the night.

In that sweep of emotion, the spring break/summer vacation romp “All The Pretty Girls” felt perfect for Lauderdale beach. But nothing prepared the audience for a denim’n’diamante three-piece mini skirt-set clad Megan Moroney to come bouncing from the wings in full sparkle mode. Blinding in her custom Paige outfit with rhinestone fringe, Moroney’s exuberance made the moment that much more as the crowd lost their collective minds when the young woman who’s the Academy of Country Music Awards’ leading nominee took the stage.

“Megan at our first show in 2026 sets a pretty high bar,” Chesney says. “But between our duet [his 2024 Christmas gift from Moroney, ‘You Had To Be There’] and ‘Am I Okay?,’ her music fits so well with ours, it’s always so much fun when we can sing together. Talk about hitting the beach!

“There’s something about Tortuga – the ocean awareness, how historic this beach is or just the people who’re here singing all these songs back to us, this energy really sets the tone for us. No Shoes Nation was born to come together, forget about everything and really be in the moment, and when we’re here, it’s a whole other level.”

SOULFLY Unleash Gritty Animated Visual for 'Favela/Dystopia'

April 14, 2026

Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY unleash the groove-heavy onslaught of 'Favela/Dystopia.' Taken from their latest album, Chama, the track features Zyon Cavalera commanding the kit, injecting a modern intensity into the band's signature tribal-infused sound.

For this visual journey, the band enlisted Matt Creeptoon to bring the track to life through haunting animation. The video offers a stark, unflinching portrayal of life within the Brazilian favelas, perfectly capturing the gritty reality behind 'Favela/Dystopia.'

Watch the gritty new animated video for 'Favela/Dystopia'—a visceral portrayal of the struggle, Below:

Max Cavalera states, “Nightmare Before Christmas meets City of God! This video showcases the struggles of Brazilians living in the favellas, with the thrash Metal side of Soulfly’s Chama. Amazing animation by Matt Creeptoon!”

Order Chama:
https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama

The onslaught continues! SOULFLY are entering the home stretch of their U.S. trek, supporting the mighty GWAR on 'The Gor-Gor Strikes Back Tour with KING PARROT.

04.14.2026 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04.15.2026 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
04.17.2026 Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
04.18.2026 Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
04.19.2026 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
04.20.2026 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
04.21.2026 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04.23.2026 Austin, TX @ Emo's
04.24.2026 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
04.25.2026 Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
04.27.2026 Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
04.28.2026 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
04.29.2026 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Purchase here: https://www.soulfly.com/tour

CHAMA was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino. John has worked with Max and company multiple times before and is not only a talented engineer but a family friend. The album was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk. The latter was also responsible for the mixing and mastering. Rizk has not only worked with the Cavalera family numerous times before, but has also helped to shape the world of heavy metal in the modern day. SOULFLY enlisted Carletta Parrish to create the album artwork. For the album, Igor Amadeus Cavalera (GO AHEAD & DIE, NAILBOMB, HEALING MAGIC) played bass and Mike De Leon played guitar. The album also includes features from Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) and Todd Jones (NAILS).

SOULFLY's line-up on Chama is :
Max Cavalera | Vocals & Guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera | Bass
Zyon Cavalera | Drums
Mike De Leon | Guitar

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/SoulflyOfficial
www.instagram.com/thesoulflytribe
www.x.com/thesoulflytribe
open.spotify.com/user/soulflyband
www.youtube.com/@soulfly
www.tiktok.com/@thesoulflytribe

VENOM ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW SINGLE ‘KICKED OUTTA HELL’ PLUS GLOBAL ALBUM LISTENING EVENTS

April 14, 2026

The second single from Venom’s forthcoming new album, Into Oblivion, is the bludgeoning Kicked Outta Hell, which is a ferocious thrasher of a track and while it has hints of classic Venom it also has a modern twist of brutality. Destined to be another crowd pleaser in the live arena, it’s without doubt one of the heaviest tracks Venom have ever penned. Cronos smirks, ‘This one is me just having fun. I’m putting myself above the Devil in the lyric, which I think is an interesting twist. The Devil’s pissed off with us!’. Dante gestures, ‘You’re not staying in hell, get out!’.Rage affirms, ‘It’s one of the heaviest songs on the album, it’s grinding & straight ahead.’

‘Into Oblivion’ is Venom’s sixteenth studio album and features the long-standing line up of Cronos (bass/vocals and founding member), Rage (guitar) and Dante (drums) and marks their first new recordings since 2018’s, ‘Storm The Gates’. Into Oblivion consists of thirteen songs that are signature Venom: heavy, evil and catchy. There’s a combination of their classic 80’s sound adjacent to a more modern, progressive approach but without losing any of their fire and brimstone of old.

PREORDERS HERE – https://venomslegions.lnk.to/intooblivionPR

To celebrate the release of Into Oblivion, Venom will be hosting several album listening parties around the world on the day before release, Thursday April 30th. There will be freebies and a chance to win a signed set of test presses at every event. Come along and enjoy an evening of Metal Bloody Metal at these venues!

HELGI’S BAR, LONDON UK
- 177 Mare Street, London, E8 3RH
HEADBANGERS PUB, MILAN, IT
- Via Tito Livio 33/A, 20137 Milano
DR FEELGOOD: ROCK BEER TEMPLE, PARIS, FR
- 34 Rue Keller, 75011 Paris
DUFF’S, BROOKLYN NEW YORK, USA
- 168 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
THE METAL BAR, SAO PAULO, BR
- R.Artur De Azevedo, 637 – Cerquiera Cesar, Sao Paulo – SP 05404-011
BALLROOM KAPERFAHRT, HAMBURG DE
- Landungsbrücken – Brücke 6, 20359 Hamburg

‘Into Oblivion’ will be released on May 1st 2026 via Noise/BMG and is available for preorder now and is available in these formats.

Double, gatefold smoke vinyl
Double, gatefold clear, black & red splatter vinyl (Limited Edition)
CD digisleeve with 16-page booklet
Digital

Killswitch Engage Announce Headline Canadian Tour in August + Additional U.S. Headline Dates For September

April 14, 2026

Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — have just added more tour dates to their upcoming 2026 tour schedule.

The band will first embark on a headline tour, which kicks off June 3 in Detroit and runs through June 27 in San Francisco, and includes appearances at Milwaukee Metal Fest and DC Warped Tour Weekend. Support will come from Machine Head,Iron Reagan, and Havok.

They will then head to Canada in August for a headline run, from August 5 through August 16. Machine Head and Malevolence will support. The Canadian trek includes appearances at the Rock La Cauze Festival and Burt Block Party.

KsE have also added more U.S. dates in September, with Machine Head, Rivers of Nihil, and Judiciary. Those dates run from September 19 through October 1 and include appearances at Louder Than Life and Aftershock.

"We are all beyond excited to get back on the road in support of our latest album This Consequence," says Leach. "This upcoming run will see us bringing two distinct and devastating lineups across Canada and a small run around the United States. Each lineup is built to deliver a unique and crushing experience."

He elaborates, "For our Canadian dates, we'll be hitting major cities alongside the legendary Machine Head and the relentless force that is Malevolence. This is a power trio bill designed to level every stage we step on pure intensity, groove, and aggression. Canada, roll up!"

He continues, "For our United States run, we're bringing a different kind of devastation. Joining us are once again the legends Machine Head, the prolific heaviness of Rivers of Nihil, and the raw, unfiltered intensity of Judiciary. This lineup delivers a dynamic blend of atmosphere, technicality, and sheer hardcore aggression!"

Leach finishes, "Two unique lineups, one mission: To tear it up everywhere we go. Hell yes, my friends!"

The artist pre-sales begin today at 12pm PT and run through Thursday, August 16 at 10pm local time. The general on-sale is set for Friday, April 17 at 10am local time

All upcoming dates are below. Get tickets here.

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR:
WITH MACHINE HEAD, IRON REAGAN, + HAVOK:
6/3 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
6/5 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
6/6 — Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Metal Fest*
6/7 — South Bend, IN — Four Winds Field
6/9 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
6/11 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
6/12 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
6/13 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
6/14 — Washington, DC — DC Warped Tour*
6/16 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
6/17 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
6/19 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
6/20 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
6/21 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
6/23 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
6/24 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
6/25 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
6/27 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield
*KsE Festival Appearance

WITH MACHINE HEAD + MALEVOLENCE:
8/5 — Ottawa, ON — Hard Rock Live
8/7 — Victoriaville, QC — Rock La Cauze*
8/8 — Toronto, ON — QET
8/9 — London, ON — Centennial Hall
8/11 — Thunder Bay, ON — Community Auditorium
8/13 — Winnipeg, MB — Burt Block Party*
8/14 — Saskatoon, SK — TCU Place
8/15 — Edmonton, AB — River Cree Entertainment Centre
8/16 — Dawson Creek, BC — Ovintiv Centre
*KsE Festival Appearance

WITH MACHINE HEAD, RIVERS OF NIHIL, + JUDICIARY:
9/19 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion
9/20 — Louisville, KY — Louder than Life*
9/21 — Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
9/23 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
9/24 — Salt Lake, UT — Union
9/25 — Missoula, MT — Kettlehouse Amphitheater
9/27 — Spokane, WA — Gesa Pavilion
9/28 — Portland, OR — Roseland
9/29 — Tacoma, WA — Temple Theatre
10/1 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock*
*KsE Festival Appearance

Guitar Powerhouse JARED JAMES NICHOLS Unveils New Single "Runnin' Hot" + Official Music Video

April 14, 2026

Today, JARED JAMES NICHOLS is proud to unveil his new single, "Runnin' Hot," taken from his upcoming fourth studio album, 'Louder Than Fate,' due out on June 5, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. "Runnin' Hot" was produced, mixed, and engineered by Jay Ruston. The accompanying music video, found below, was filmed, directed, and edited by Speed Rabbit Films.

JARED comments on the new track:

“'Runnin’ Hot' was written with a dear friend of mine and rock-and-roll maniac, Tuk Smith. We wanted to tap into everything we love about this music—something real, raw, and fun. Shooting the music video took that mantra even further. Elvis James brought the same energy behind the camera, and the result is a laugh-out-loud, wildly entertaining watch.”

A set of record-release shows kicks off in Teaneck, NJ, on May 29th, and a list of his upcoming live dates can be found below.

Watch the Official Video for "Runnin' Hot"

Produced and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour, Amon Amarth, Skindred,

and Steel Panther) with additional production by Roger Alan Nichols (Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and Hayley Williams of Paramore), 'Louder Than Fate' balances muscle and melody, combining thunderous riffs, searing solos, and emotionally charged vocals with a modern, punchy production. The songs move effortlessly between hard-hitting rock anthems and more reflective, dynamic moments, showcasing NICHOLS’ ability to fuse classic influences with a contemporary edge. Tracks like “Bending or Breaking” and “Killing Time” expand the sonic palette with subtle keyboards and cinematic string arrangements, adding depth without ever sacrificing power.

Since his breakout debut, JARED JAMES NICHOLS has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying guitarists and performers of his generation. Known for his unmistakable tone, fearless playing style, and commanding stage presence, he has toured extensively across the US and Europe, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in rock and earning praise from fans and critics alike.

'Louder Than Fate' is not just an album — it’s a declaration. A record that speaks to resilience, conviction, and the unstoppable force of an artist who plays every note as if it truly matters. Loud, honest, and deeply human, this is JARED JAMES NICHOLS at his absolute best.

NICHOLS comments on 'Louder Than Fate':

“I’m beyond excited for this record. I’ve been counting down the days until its release like it’s a personal holiday. If the singles are any hint for you, there are plenty of riffs ripping through the speakers like a buzz saw. But going deeper into the record, there are tons of different emotions and sounds that I have yet to explore as a singer/songwriter. I am personally thrilled to share different shades of myself on this record, giving so much more depth and insight to the listener. Get ready for ‘Louder than Fate’."

Pre-Order 'Louder Than Fate' HERE

Produced & Mixed by Jay Ruston

Except * Produced & Mixed by Roger Alan Nichols

Record Release Shows:

May 29th - Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall

June 3rd- Sweden Rock Festival **

June 6th - London, UK @ The Lexington

June 10th - Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

Eric Church Announces Red Rocks & Lake Tahoe Shows; Wraps 'Free the Machine' Tour

April 13, 2026

Fresh off the final weekend of the Free the Machine Tour, which honored boundary-defying album Evangeline vs. The Machine, 11-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church is wasting no time looking ahead. He returns to Red Rocks this July for a three-show run followed by a two-night stand at Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre, with tickets and presale signups available via EricChurch.com as follows:

Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, Colo.
Premium Church Choir presale Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. MT
Public on sale Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. MT
July 6 – with special guest Corey Kent
July 7 – with special guest 49 Winchester
July 8 – with special guest The Creekers

Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic – Stateline, Nev.
Premium Church Choir presale Tuesday, April 21 at 10 a.m. PT
Fan presale Wednesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. PT
Public on sale Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m. PT
July 15 – with special guest ERNEST
July 16 – with special guest ERNEST

Distinct from the Free the Machine Tour, these newly announced dates celebrate 20 years of Church’s catalog with shows designed to be as unpredictable as they are unrepeatable. As with past destination runs, each night promises a unique experience shaped by setting, spontaneity and the unmistakable energy that defines a Church performance.

The shows build on the momentum of the Free the Machine Tour’s risk-taking and rule-breaking run, with the Green Bay Press-Gazette lauding the show “so nuanced, so sneaky sophisticated, so good… [from] an artist who increasingly transcends the boundaries of today’s country to be one of music’s more electrifying live acts – period.” Added the Minnesota Star Tribune, “Eric Church is country music’s most courageous and unpredictable superstar…about conviction not convention, about evolving, not standing pat, about the moment, not tradition.”

For more information and to purchase tickets to the upcoming shows, visit EricChurch.com and follow on TikTok, Facebookand Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

The Amity Affliction Drop New Single "Heaven Sent" From "House Of Cards" Out 4/24

April 13, 2026

With just weeks to go until the release of their ferocious new album HOUSE OF CARDS, Australian heavy icons THE AMITY AFFLICTION share a fresh teaser of what is to come with the powerful single "HEAVEN SENT." Listen below.

The release of this new track sees THE AMITY AFFLICTION step further into blistering new territory as songwriters and a creative unit — the single standing as a prime example of the unwavering intensity marking the HOUSE OF CARDS era.

Following on from singles "BLEED" and "HOUSE OF CARDS," the latest from THE AMITY AFFLICTION take the listener back into a personal memory JOEL BIRCH found himself revisiting during the songwriting process. The impact of trauma experienced as a young person, the way it can shape us in good ways and bad; ultimately, the choices people make in navigating their way through such times in pursuit of peace.

Birch's songwriting, evidenced right throughout HOUSE OF CARDS, draws heavily on different moments of struggle and overcoming; "HEAVEN SENT" focuses on the relationship between himself and his stepfather.

As he explains, "This is one of the darker songs on the album, the first line references one of a handful of memories I have from when I was really young and my stepfather still smoked. He put his cigarette out on my arm at a party and then played it off as an accident. My mother was busy getting drunk and brushed it off and told me to keep it moving, basically. The rest of the song is a snapshot of my home life in some ways and the way the abuse was cyclical in nature and always prefaced by or followed by 'I love you,' which obviously creates some strange and unhealthy ways for a young person to understand their relationship to a parent."

2026 has already proved to be a busy and fruitful one for THE AMITY AFFLICTION; the preparation of this new album coinciding with an extensive tour of regional Australia, and the development of an international touring schedule that will see the band return to stages across North America, Europe and the UK.

THE AMITY AFFLICTION ON TOUR:
WITH AUGUST BURNS RED + BOUNDARIES + HEAVENSGATE:
4/10 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall*
4/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
4/14 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/15 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
4/16 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
4/18 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
4/19 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
4/21 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
4/22 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center (Outdoors)
4/24 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee
4/25 — San Diego, CA — Soma
4/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
4/28 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
4/29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
5/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
5/2 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
5/3 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Theater
5/5 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
5/9 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
5/10 — Toronto, ON — History
5/12 — Montreal, QC — Mtelus
5/13 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple**
5/17 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
*With Dreamwake, No Heavensgate
**Festival Date (ABR + TAA Only)

Archers Drop Visualizer for Dynamic New Single "Say So"

April 13, 2026

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

Fresh off their winter tour supporting Nothing More and Catch Your Breath, Archers drop another banger! They have shared the visualizer for new single "Say So." Below.

Co-written and co-produced by Erik Ron (Bad Omens, From Ashes to New, Motionless in White) and Jon Eberhard (I Prevail, Wind Walkers, Hollywood Undead, Sleeping with Sirens), the song deftly demonstrates the band's mastery of dynamics. The moody verses collide into the explosive and frenetic choruses and a ballistic breakdown, making for a overall thrilling listen.

"'Say So' is a song about the frustration of knowing a relationship is coming to an end," offers the band. "Knowing that and wanting to rip the band-aid off instead of simply waiting for the inevitable."

Archers are returning to the road this month, heading to Europe for a run of performances. All dates are below. They will also appear at Welcome to Rockville in the U.S. next month, in addition to Inkcarceration in July and Louder Than Life in September.

"SAY SO" follows "THE DIRT," the band's debut single for the label.

FESTIVALS:
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville
7/18 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration
9/17 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life

South Arcade Reveal Video For New Single "Superman" | Tickets On Sale Now For Biggest Headline Show Yet!

April 13, 2026

In the midst of their biggest year to date, South Arcade return with their first release of 2026.

"SUPERMAN" is available everywhere now. Listen here.

"SUPERMAN" blends the band's signature, Y2K-inspired sound with a dynamic mix of genre influences, creating a track that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Glitchy pop production and punchy alt-rock energy collide as the song builds around anthemic hooks and heavy choruses.

Speaking of the track, the four-piece said:
"'SUPERMAN' is about being pushed past breaking point. All patience has tapped out and you put the song on as your rage anthem. We found it funny how the verses are so chill then it just suddenly goes crazy, which kind of summed up the feelings we wanted. When you're sick of being the one who always holds it together and something has pushed you over the edge."

Directed by DOGBRAIN, "SUPERMAN" is accompanied by the official music video, which brings their rebellious energy to life through a striking concept exploring the gap between the rage fantasy and the socially acceptable response. Each band member appears as an ordinary "civilian" in a mundane, mildly oppressive situation. As the track builds, the pre-chorus fractures reality into cinematic bursts of cartoonish violence before the chorus snaps everything back into place, grounding us in the social norms we're expected to uphold. As the video unfolds, it becomes clear these explosive alter egos never truly exist; they’re intrusive thoughts. The video offers a darkly playful commentary on the tension between inner emotion and outward composure.

Watch the video Below:

The track comes after the announcement of the band's biggest headline show to date. On February 25, 2027, the band is set to play a show at London's iconic O2 Academy Brixton marking a major milestone in their rapid rise. The band announced the show in front of thousands while playing The O2 Arena supporting 5 Seconds Of Summer on their massive Everyone's A Star UK and EU tour last week and have been teasing the new song during their set reaching thousands of new fans.

Speaking of the O2 Academy Brixton show, the band has said:
"We can't quite believe we're saying it but we're so excited we can announce our crazy plan to headline Brixton O2 Academy! It's such a cool venue and one we've seen so many amazing bands in so to be able to step onto that stage still doesn't quite make sense to us! Now we just need to find some more huge spray cans…"

SOUTH ARCADE U.S. TOUR DATES:
Idobi Radio Summer School Tour, 6/20-7/23:
Vans Warped Tour, 7/25-26, 11/14-15:
6/20—Los Angeles, CA—The Belasco
6/21—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
6/23—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
6/24—Houston, TX—House of Blues
6/26—Orlando, FL—House of Blues
6/27—Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre
6/28—Charlotte, NC—The Fillmore
6/30—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore Silver Spring
7/1—New York, NY—Irving Plaza
7/5—New Haven, CT—Toad’s Place
7/7—Boston, MA—House of Blues
7/8—Allentown, PA—Archer Music Hall
7/10—McKees Rocks, PA—Roxian Theatre
7/11—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues
7/12—Cincinnati, OH—Bogart’s
7/14—Detroit, MI—Saint Andrew’s Hall
7/16—Chicago, IL—House of Blues
7/17—Minneapolis, MN—Uptown Theater
7/19—Denver, CO—Summit
7/20—Salt Lake City, UT—The Depot
7/22—Seattle, WA—Showbox SoDo
7/23—Portland, OR—McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
7/25 — Long Beach, CA—Vans Warped Tour
7/26—Long Beach, CA—Vans Warped Tour
11/14—Orlando, FL—Vans Warped Tour
11/15—Orlando, FL—Vans Warped Tour

SOUTH ARCADE ARE:
Harmony Cavelle (vocals)
Harry Winks (guitar)
Ollie Green (bass)
Cody Jones (drums)

Cryptopsy Release Uncensored Version of “Malicious Needs” Video

April 13, 2026

30 years since they first donned metal’s crown of horns, Cryptopsy remain insatiable as ever. The Montreal legends’ latest album, An Insatiable Violence, received their second nomination for Best Metal/Hard Music Album at this year’s JUNO Awards, a category they won two years ago. Now, as they prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Decibel Hall of Fame inducted album, None So Vile, with a headlining run on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour, Cryptopsy are proving once more why they are the most vile band in death metal.

Today, Cryptopsy are releasing the uncensored version of the music video for “Malicious Needs”, the second single and harrowing finale of An Insatiable Violence. While initially labeled too vile for unfiltered consumption on YouTube, the uncensored video fully reveals the explicit desires feeding our digital fantasies.

“‘Malicious Needs’ is the last song that we wrote for An Insatiable Violence and right away, we were all completely enamored with it”, Cryptopsy vocalist Matt McGachy says. “We are thrilled to finally unleash the fully uncensored version of the video, which brings the dystopian horror story behind our latest album writhing and screaming into the light! Come see us perform this song during our headline set on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour, which starts this month! ”.

“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”.

Watch the uncensored video for “Malicious Needs” Below.

Chat with Matt McGachy ahead of Cryptopsy’s headline run on The Decibel Magazine Tour during this Saturday’s Reddit AMA.

Cryptopsy Reddit AMA

r/TechnicalDeathMetal

Saturday, April 18 @ 1 pm Eastern Time

https://www.reddit.com/r/TechnicalDeathMetal/comments/1sjj69j/cryptopsy_ama_saturday_april_18_1_pm_eastern_time/

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) [TICKETS]

May 1 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch [TICKETS]

May 2 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]

May 3 - Philadelphia, PA @ Decibel Metal & Beer Philly [TICKETS]

May 5 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]

May 7 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]

May 8 - Dallas, TX @ The Studio [TICKETS]

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

May 12 - Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco [TICKETS]

May 13 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]

May 14 - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone [TICKETS]

May 16 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater [TICKETS]

May 17 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]

May 20 - Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater [TICKETS]

May 22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe [TICKETS]

May 23 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [TICKETS]

May 24 - Detroit, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom [TICKETS]

May 25 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop [TICKETS]

May 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS]

May 27 - Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace [TICKETS]

May 28 - Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre [TICKETS]

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

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With Cryptopsy’s latest career renaissance showing no signs of slowing down, the recent accolades are only the beginning. An Insatiable Violence reaches a new peak in a career loaded with them.

Lineup

Flo Mounier - Drums

Matt McGachy - Vocals

Christian Donaldson - Guitar

Oli Pinard - Bass

Guest Musicians

Mike DiSalvo performs vocals on "Embrace the Nihility"

Recording, Mixing & Mastering Studio

Christian Donaldson’s Studio

Production, Sound & Mixing Engineer

Christian Donaldson

Cover Art

Martin Lacroix

Photography

Maciej Pieloch

Biography

Adrien Begrand

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KHEMMIS ANNOUNCE NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT JUNE 12TH

April 12, 2026

KHEMMIS returns! Denver’s colossal heavy metal band is back with their massively anticipated fifth album, due out June 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. The self-titled record — the follow-up to 2021’s heralded Deceiver — represents KHEMMIS in their truest form: disciples of the riff. Adorned with artwork from Christopher Remmers and featuring eight tracks of unadulterated, monolithic metal, Khemmis is a celebration of heavy music, bound by the camaraderie and shared passion that was reignited during its recording.

Commenting on the impending album, guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson states:

“We decided early in the songwriting process that we wanted to write a tight, high-energy album that retained the essential ‘Khemmis sound’ while also embodying the joy of creating, experiencing, and loving heavy metal. Ours have always been deeply personal songs born from tragedy and sorrow; while the songs on Khemmis are still undeniably dark—I don't think we're capable of writing ‘happy’ music nor can we disentangle our music from our own personal experiences—they are not mined from our suffering. Instead, this record is a celebration of the music world that has sustained us, both individually and collectively, and has also gifted us with community and a sense of meaning. In many ways, we have reconnected with the energy and excitement from our earliest days as a band, an unabashed desire to play loud, heavy music. That exuberance is infused with a profound sense of gratitude to be able to create art with each other and to share it with the world.”

Without further ado, KHEMMIS has revealed the album’s lead track and first single, “Invocation of the Dreamer,” which is accompanied by a music video directed by Frank Guerra.

Adding about the new song, Hutcherson says:

“We knew that this song had to be the first single in much the same way we knew it had to be the album opener—it is an undeniable ripper. "Invocation of the Dreamer" kicks the front door in, flips over your coffee table, and sets your living room on fire. It has everything you'd expect from a Khemmis song—big riffs, harmonized guitars, infectious vocal melodies—along with a slew of surprises, including blastbeats and a scorching bass break.”

KHEMMIS will perform a special one-off show with ACID BATH in May before embarking on a headlining tour in early summer with support from NECROFIER and WRETCHED, followed by an excursion with MONOLORD soon after. Tickets are available at https://khemmisdoom.com/live/.

Khemmis is available for pre-order now, including a ‘Deluxe Edition’ of the record offered by the band, which features exclusive extras—a behind-the-scenes photobook, an autographed promo photo, and more—directly from their website.

Stream ‘Invocation of the Dreamer’: https://khemmis.bfan.link/invocation-of-the-dreamer

Pre-Order Khemmis: https://khemmis.bfan.link/khemmis-album

‘INVOCATION OF THE DREAMER’ MUSIC VIDEO:

KHEMMIS Tour Dates:

W / ACID BATH & CHAT PILE

May 16 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion

Forsake The Light Headline Tour w / NECROFIER & WRETCHED

June 19 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater

June 20 - Seattle, WA - Substation

June 21 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater

June 23 - Sacramento, CA - Starlet Room

June 24 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone

June 25 - Santa Cruz, CA - Felton Music Hall

June 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room

June 27 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

June 28 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet’s

June 30 - Phoenix, AZ - Nile Theater

July 1 - Cottonwood, AZ - Queen B

July 2 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister

W / MONOLORD

Aug 27 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall

Aug 28 - Louisville, KY - Portal

Aug 29 - Atlanta, GA - Garden Club

Aug 30 - Asheville, NC - Eulogy

Aug 31 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern

Sep 2 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts

Sep 3 - Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere

Sep 5 - Baltimore, MD - Labor Daze

Sep 8 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups

Sep 9 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary

Sep 10 - Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle

About KHEMMIS:

After eleven years of albums and global touring, Colorado’s Khemmis have cemented themselves as pillars of modern heavy metal. Yet as they approach their fifth full-length, the band found something newly vital: the simple joy of creating heavy music together. Formed with no expectations, the group’s longevity has become its foundation, with guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson describing the band as a rare source of stability and camaraderie. Since their 2015 debut Absolution, followed by the acclaimed Hunted, Desolation, Doomed Heavy Metal MLP, and Deceiver, Khemmis have built a legacy of towering, spiritual doom that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

Despite changes—including members relocating and bassist David Small joining in 2022—the band emerged more focused than ever. Recording again at Flatline Audio in Colorado, the lineup of Hutcherson, Phil Pendergast, Zach Coleman, and Small leaned into renewed trust and chemistry, with distance paradoxically strengthening their bond. The addition of Small invigorated the rhythm section and encouraged experimentation, while the band rediscovered the excitement that defined their early days. That renewed energy fueled a collaborative atmosphere rooted in confidence, inspiration, and the shared thrill of simply playing heavy metal.

The resulting self-titled album is both a celebration and reinvention: a conceptually framed ritual of heavy metal that moves from the pounding “Invocation of the Dreamer” to the climactic “Benediction Tones,” balancing galloping aggression with emotionally resonant anthems. The record embraces extremity, catharsis, and joy in equal measure, complemented by new visual direction from artist Christopher Remmers. Through lineup changes, distance, and a shifting world, Khemmis remain unshaken—leaning into the music that defines them. Their self-titled album arrives June 12th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast, capturing the band in their truest and most energized form.

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Enter Shikari Surprise Release New Album 'LOSE YOUR SELF' via SO Recordings

April 12, 2026

With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have a surprise release, their brand new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of the world, but with glimmers of hopefulness and optimism threaded throughout. Whilst the likes of major pop stars including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber who have famously released albums out of the blue over the years, Enter Shikari have managed to not only release Lose Your Self digitally, but also physically, unlike their predecessors. As of right now (12am BST on Friday, April 10th), this accomplished and ingenious body of work is available to stream and also buy in CD and vinyl format worldwide. Listen Below.

Frontman Rou Reynolds articulates,

"We’re delighted to present LOSE YOUR SELF, and give people the chance to hear a Shikari record like never before - as a cohesive whole. We want people to go on a proper journey with this album, and see where it takes them.

No lead up, no singles, and no explanation. Forcing the listener to actually listen, without being drip-fed ideas out of context, or spoon-fed explanations. We simply present it all, for the listener to immerse themself in.

Releasing in this way was also a decision to not be distracted by chart races, or accolades and “things”.

We got the No.1 album on our last record. This is simply about the music being presented in a natural way.

Despite turning out to be one our darkest and heaviest albums to date, it also preaches hope and offers answers.

Shikari will always offer hope, because without hope there is no action. We’ll just always offer it with a dose of realism.”

Earlier this year, Enter Shikari announced a UK and EU headline arena tour for November, their biggest yet, a headline run in Australia in May, and two headline runs in North America - the first hitting the East Coast in June, where they will be joined by Boston Manor and Initiate as support, the second hitting the West Coast in September and October with Initiate and main support TBA.

The EU dates kick off on 3rd November at the Sporthalle in Hamburg, and include the band’s biggest ever German headline show, at Düsseldorf’s Mitsubishi Halle, boasting a capacity of 7500! The band will then begin the UK leg of the tour in Nottingham at the Motorpoint Arena on 13th November. Gigs in cities including Cardiff, Hull, Glasgow and Manchester will follow, before ending with not one but two shows at London’s Alexandra Palace on 20th and 21st November! All dates, information and tickets for all live dates can be found here.

Every ticket sold for the band’s UK arena tour dates will include a £1 donation to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots music venues under threat of closure in the UK. Enter Shikari were the first artist to implement the scheme which is one very close to their hearts, with ticket sales from their 2024 arena tour carrying the donation, paving the way for the likes of Sam Fender and Coldplay to follow suit with their own generous donations.

The highly-anticipated November tour is the band’s first arena tour since their A Kiss For The Whole World tour in 2024, celebrating their album of the same name landing them their first ever UK No.1 album in the Official Charts, where they had previously scored 6 Top 10 albums! The 2024 tour included their raucous debut Wembley Arena show. The four-piece last year released Live At Wembley, the triumphant live show recorded in full available on streaming services, and on a limited run of vinyl available at only four record stores worldwide. You can also watch the full show here, which features footage from the first FPV (first-person view) drone to be flown live at Wembley Arena!

During their remarkable and celebrated career, Enter Shikari have received several accolades in the form of gongs from NME, Kerrang!, Rock Sound, Heavy Music Awards and more. They have played a whopping 3000+ live shows around the world including three headline arena tours in the UK, supported the likes of The Prodigy and Linkin Park and played festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Download and Slam Dunk where they also headlined in 2023.

LOSE YOUR SELF arrives at a moment when Enter Shikari's trajectory has never been steeper. Their seventh record, A Kiss For The Whole World, gave them their first UK Official Albums Chart No.1 in 2023, completing a run of seven consecutive top-five debuts. The subsequent arena tour included a landmark first headline performance at London's Wembley Arena, later documented on the live album and film Live From Wembley. This November, the band embark on their biggest UK and European arena tour yet, taking in two nights at London's Alexandra Palace, Glasgow's OVO Hydro, Manchester's Co-op Live, and their first ever German headline arena show. North American headline dates are confirmed for the East Coast in June and the West Coast in September/October, along with performances at Vans Warped Tour in Washington D.C. and Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI.

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 incendiary bands actively touring today. Their production-led performances, featuring arena-scale laser and lighting rigs, regularly see band members launching themselves into the centre of the crowd. Over 3,000 shows worldwide and counting, with headlining performances at major festivals including Slam Dunk, Reading and Leeds, and Download Pilot alongside three UK arena tours. There are few bands working harder or putting more of themselves into every performance they give.

Enter Shikari's North American headline tour begins June 10 in Boston. Tickets available at entershikari.com.

As Everything Unfolds Release New Album "Did You Ask To Be Set Free" Plus New Video For "Find Another Way Out"

April 12, 2026

As Everything Unfolds release their highly-anticipated new album, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, via Century Media.

"People often reference and say that their album has been a journey process for them in their experiences, a form of therapy if you will," says As Everything Unfolds frontwoman Charlie Rolfe. "I've never related to something so deeply as I have with this record. This album's process started in an extremely positive part of my life, we started writing the record, things were going well, music was flowing we had about ten demos at this point, I was living in harmony and happiness, finally starting to feel at peace in life with my bandmates, friends, family and partner, only to be hit with the shift of losing more than I can even describe."

"I had to move from my home, drugs/alcohol were corrupting people around me," she continues. "Alongside this my boyfriend, and fellow bandmate Jamie, passed away. Going through all of this trauma and grief left me in a state of numbness, losing all sense of myself. After some time we decided to tackle writing again, I started journaling after my therapy sessions a lot and turning those entries into lyrics, and it rolled from there into a lot of the songs you hear on this record. Given the nature of Jamie's passing and other traumas happening midway through the process, you really get the sense of change, the sonic and lyrical dynamic shift in the music, and as hard as it is, to listen to some of the tracks, knowing what I'd been through, knowing that some tracks Jamie had either heard or he hadn't, even now it's still hard to process, but that process, that movement and passage of time it's what makes it a journey of our experiences."

"I found a lot of comfort in my passions during my time alone. I spent a lot of time waiting for days to go by, experiencing what I now know to be maladaptive daydreaming, just to get myself out of my own life and human experience whenever I could. I started to play with the idea of writing this record through the perspective of escapism, mirroring my own escape from trauma into daydreams, movies and music. Films like Blade Runner, Donnie Darko, Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Shining allowed me to express my thoughts and feelings with a protective barrier, pretending to be someone else rather than living these experiences in real time as Charlie."

"I was really seeking new musical inspiration after our second album. Reading 'The Creative Act' by Rick Rubin changed the way I wrote melodies and lyrics, and how I viewed creativity as a whole. I spent a lot of time writing subconsciously while driving, walking or cooking. For example, I was blasting the Gasoline instrumental demo while cooking and wrote the whole chorus almost in one take, voice noting it immediately, and it didn’t change much from there to the final version."

"I ended up going backwards to my teenage years for inspiration, pulling from music I feel so connected to like My Chemical Romance, Thirty Seconds to Mars' A Beautiful Lie and Flyleaf's Memento Mori, alongside the New Wave and New Romantic music I was brought up on. Bands like Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Duran Duran and Adam & The Ants influenced the album visually, while peers like Vukovi, Rivals, Enter Shikari, The Throwaway Scene and South Arcade helped shape it in the present."

Of "Find Another Way", today’s album release single, Charlie says:
"'Find Another Way' is a song written about having to come to terms with my own self sacrifice and letting go of holding control of things I just can’t anymore. I found I just needed to follow the path that was always destined for me. I really started to think about how as soon as I started to accept my present reality, my path & just letting things happen, how much more I was able to manage myself on a day to day basis, sacrificing the person I was before all my trauma, letting them go and evolving into this new version of myself, whether that be for better or worse in the meantime, it's who I am now supposed to be and I will find another way to be, another way to exist and find myself again. I remember watching Donnie Darko and for some reason this particular time I watched it, it hit me in a way I never felt before, watching Donnie have to come to terms with his own death so his friends/family can continue to live, how he tried to ignore his new reality, and in the end he found happiness in knowing what he did saved everyone around him."

AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS ARE:
Charlie Rolfe — Vocals
Adam Kerr —Guitar
George Hunt — Bass
Jon Cassidy — Synths/Programming

SANCTUARY Officially Signs to BLKIIBLK

April 12, 2026

Legendary American heavy metal band SANCTUARY is proud to announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single “Not Of The Living.” A new lyric video comes along with the track and is available to view below.

On the signing to BLKIIBLK, SANCTUARY founder Lenny Rutledge comments:

"SANCTUARY is really excited to sign with BLKIIBLK. We are looking forward to working with our new team to bring future SANCTUARY music to metal fans all over the world!"

"Not Of The Living" marks SANCTUARY’s first new material since the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane and stands as a bold statement of rebirth as they celebrate 40 years of uncompromising heavy metal.

Mike Gitter, Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK Label Head, exclaims:

“We’re excited to be working with SANCTUARY. Already a legendary band, in 2026, they’re building upon that legend and taking it one step further. When [European head of A&R] Aldo Lonobile and I heard the songs, they had begun recording for their first full-length since their last full-length ‘The Year The Sun Died’ [2014], it was clear, SANCTUARY were back making some of the most vital music of their career.

"Vocalist Joseph Michael (Witherfall) has stepped in for the late Warrell Dane (Nevermore) and carried the ball magnificently. Lenny Rutledge (SANCTUARY founding guitarist) is not only taking SANCTUARY’s legacy forward, but it already feels like he’s intent on exceeding it."

Produced and mixed by acclaimed producer Zeuss (Queensrÿche, Metal Church, Rob Zombie, and Witherfall), “Not Of The Living” captures SANCTUARY’s classic blend of dramatic songwriting, soaring melodies, and crushing riffs while delivering a modern sonic impact. The track also features a blistering guest guitar solo by Jake Dreyer (Witherfall, Demons & Wizards, Iced Earth).

Joseph Michael, vocalist for SANCTUARY, shares:

“The band and I are very happy to announce our partnership with heavy metal's PREEMINENT record label BLKIIBLK! We hope you enjoy this new chapter in the history of SANCTUARY. We look forward to bringing you new music while also honoring the past.”

Watch the Lyric Video for "Not Of The Living" Below:

Now, with more new music on the horizon, SANCTUARY are preparing to embark on a wide-ranging 40th Anniversary World Tour, celebrating four decades of metal history.

For the tour, SANCTUARY has recruited guitarist Will Wallner (Neon Dragon, Ex-White Wizzard) on 2nd lead guitar. The tour will span North America, South America, and Europe, featuring special sets highlighting the band’s classic albums ‘Refuge Denied’ and ‘Into the Mirror Black,’ alongside fan favorites and new material, including “Not Of The Living.”

Festival appearances confirmed for the tour include some of the most respected gatherings in the global metal community, including Keep It True, Hyperspace Metal Fest, and Hell’s Heroes. A full list of dates is below.

SANCTUARY Live:

4/18 - Vancouver, Canada @ The Rickshaw/Hyperspace Metal Festival

4/22 - Athens, GR @ Piraeus Club Academy

4/24 - Geiselwind, DE @ Tauberfrankenhalle/Keep It True

4/25 - Drachten, NL @ Iduna

4/26 - Hamburg, DE @ Logo

4/28 - London, UK @ The Underworld

4/29 - Kortrijk, BE @ Dvg Club

5/01 - Zoetermeer, NLS @ Boerderij

5/02 - Andernach Rheinland-Pfalz, DE @ Juz Live Club/Andernach Metal Days

8/16 - Washington, USA @ Substation/Soldiers Of Steel

8/22 - Mexico City @ TBD

8/23 - Mexico City @ TBD

8/25 - Lima, Peru @ TBD

8/27 - Chile @ Concepcion

8/28 - Santiago, Chile

8.29 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

8.30 - São Paulo, Brazil

9.18 - Wisconsin, USA @ Crucible-Blades Of Steel

With a new single, a worldwide anniversary tour, and a renewed creative drive, SANCTUARYcontinue to honor their past while forging ahead into the future.

Drummer Dave Budbill exclaims:

"Very stoked to be signing with such a kick ass Metal Label. SANCTUARY is Back!"

STILL THE PROBLEM: MORGAN WALLEN’S 2026 STADIUM TOUR IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY

April 12, 2026

On the heels of launching his self-curated SiriusXM Channel, Morgan Wallen Radio, with an intimate show at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee last week, Morgan Wallen officially returned to the road last night (April 10), packing U.S. Bank Stadium with a sold-out crowd on night one of his 2026 Still The Problem Tour.

The RIAA’s highest-certified country artist of all time made his entrance flanked by NFL Hall of Famer Jared Allen, as “Broadway Girls” blasted in the background. Prior to the walkout, Theo Von joined Wallen for a cinematic tour-opening video revving up the crowd.

After delving into his current single on Country radio, “Don’t We” followed by One Thing At A Time deep cut “I Wrote The Book,” Wallen took a long pause as he soaked in the cheering audience.

“We took a few months off after tour last year. Whenever I walk out and there’s a welcome like that, I always ask ‘Why did I take so many months off?’ But it’s been good for me, good for my band, good for my team,” Wallen shared. “I feel like we’re ready to do it again this year. I appreciate y’all for being the first night on the Still The Problem Tour. We’re gonna sing quite a few songs tonight. I tried to switch up the setlist a little bit this year – I hope y’all enjoy.”

Wallen sauntered around the stage throughout the night, giving fans the chance to see him regardless of where they were sitting, before walking to stage C in the back of the stadium, where he played an acoustic set of three songs for fans in the back: “Cover Me Up,” “I’m A Little Crazy” and “Wasted On You.”

Joined by guitarists Tyler Tomlinson and Dominic Frost, Wallen introduced them to the crowd before “Cover Me Up,” sharing, “These boys have been with me a long time. We started off playing everything they wanted us to play… There’s pretty much not a venue in the United States that we haven’t played at this point.

“Those days don’t seem that far in the past, and to know that I’m going to walk out into a stadium of people who know all these songs, who believe in these songs, who believe in me – I just want y’all to know how much that means,” he added. “So for the last few years, I’ve been making it a point to look you in the eyes and say thank you. It’s become one of my favorite parts of the show.”

Afterward, support acts Vincent Mason and Gavin Adcock joined Wallen on the main stage for a fiery rendition of his first-ever No. 1 hit, “Up Down,” before Thomas Rhett joined for “Cowgirls.” Overall, Wallen expanded his setlist on opening night to 28 songs, notably bringing back fan-favorites “Chasin’ You” and “7 Summers.”

“I decided to try something different this year and give you guys a song to vote on,” Wallen shared before playing “7 Summers.” “They told me it was kind of a close battle – I expected this song that I’m going to sing to win. This is one of those songs that defined my career and pushed us to the next level, and I appreciate you guys doing that for me.”

Wallen ended the night with an encore of three songs: “Sand In My Boots” performed solo on the piano, followed by his 12x Platinum, 16-week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Last Night” and 13x Platinum “Whiskey Glasses.”

Sponsored by Kawasaki and Monster Energy, and produced by AEG Presents – with the exception of the Tuscaloosa, Ala. show, which is produced by Live Nation – Wallen’s 12-city, 23-date Still The Problem stadium tour will see Wallen playing two nights in most locations, and will include stops at four major college football stadiums: Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Michigan’s Michigan Stadium and one night only at Alabama’s Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

A rotating lineup of guests including Brooks & Dunn, HARDY, Ella Langley and Thomas Rhett join as direct support, along with Gavin Adcock, Hudson Westbrook, Flatland Cavalry, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Zach John King, Vincent Mason and Blake Whiten on select stops.

As with previous tours, a portion of every ticket sold will benefit his Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF) — which supports programs for youth in the areas of sports and music. As part of MWF’s Tour Give Back initiative, the foundation has contributed over $1 million worth of instruments to schools in need across U.S. touring cities. For more information, visit MorganWallenFoundation.org.

Still The Problem Tour 2026 Dates:
April 11 || Minneapolis, Minn. || U.S. Bank Stadium w/ HARDY, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
April 18 || Tuscaloosa, Ala. || Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Vincent Mason, Zach John King
May 1 || Las Vegas, Nev. || Allegiant Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
May 2 || Las Vegas, Nev. || Allegiant Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
May 8 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Lucas Oil Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Hudson Westbrook, Zach John King
May 9 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Lucas Oil Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, Zach John King
May 15 || Gainesville, Fla. || Ben Hill Griffin Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
May 16 || Gainesville, Fla. || Ben Hill Griffin Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
May 29 || Denver, Colo. || Empower Field at Mile High w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
May 30 || Denver, Colo. || Empower Field at Mile High w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
June 5 || Pittsburgh, Penn. || Acrisure Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
June 6 || Pittsburgh, Penn. || Acrisure Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
June 19 || Chicago, Ill. || Soldier Field w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
June 20 || Chicago, Ill. || Soldier Field w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
June 26 || Clemson, S.C. || Clemson Memorial Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat
June 27 || Clemson, S.C. || Clemson Memorial Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat
July 17 || Baltimore, Md. || M&T Bank Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat
July 18 || Baltimore, Md. || M&T Bank Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat
July 24 || Ann Arbor, Mich. || Michigan Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten
July 25 || Ann Arbor, Mich. || Michigan Stadium w/ HARDY, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten
July 31 || Philadelphia, Penn. || Lincoln Financial Field w/ Brooks & Dunn, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten
August 1 || Philadelphia, Penn. || Lincoln Financial Field w/ Ella Langley, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten

George Strait’s Moody Center Return in the Round

April 11, 2026

In his first show of 2026, George Strait sauntered to Moody’s center stage last night in his signature starched Wranglers and black Resistol hat just after 8:45p, leading more than 15,000 fans through a two-hour, 28-song set singalong in his first night’s set of arena doubles bookending the icon and Country Music Hall of Fame member and recent Kennedy Center Honoree’s seven show season.

Fans weren’t the only ones who dressed up for the occasion. The arena – which Strait opened with Willie Nelson in April 2022 – was decked to the nines in Strait Moody Center signage welcoming “The King of Country” back to the stage for the first time in nearly four years. And Austin didn’t just show up, they came to sway, sing and two-step, taking to the aisles in pairs on “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” and shuffling along to “I Just Want To Dance With You.”

“I see we got some cowboys out there tonight, I love it,” Strait gleamed midway through his setlist including so many of the icon’s 60 No. 1 hits. “I love seeing you cowboys out there because you bring the cowgirls with you; this song is for all you cowgirls,” he proclaimed before performing “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” from his 2007 album, It Just Comes Natural.

Texas native William Beckmann opened the evening and will return this Saturday, April 11. Additionally, Carter Faith will join George Strait for his return to the Moody Center on May 15 and 16, marking his final shows of the season.

With additional tickets recently released, limited seats remain available for purchase for Strait’s remaining 2026 shows at georgestrait.com.

Remaining 2026 George Strait Shows:

Saturday, April 11 Austin, Texas Moody Center
Friday, April 24 Lubbock, Texas Jones AT&T Stadium
Saturday, April 25 Lubbock, Texas Jones AT&T Stadium
Saturday, May 2 Clemson, SC Death Valley
Friday, May 15 Austin, Texas Moody Center
Saturday, May 16 Austin, Texas Moody Center

UNLEASH NEW ALBUM DESCENT + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'BEND TOWARDS THE DARK'

April 11, 2026

New York death metal icons IMMOLATION have unleashed their twelfth studio album, Descent.This monumental release arrives on the eve of the band's North American takeover.

To commemorate their new release, the band has unleashed their latest single, 'Bend Towards The Dark.' The track is a sonic assault, fusing the band’s trademark sound with menacing leads and a barrage of merciless blasts.

Immerse yourself in the darkness. Experience the new visual for 'Bend Towards The Dark' below:

IMMOLATION comments: "We are excited to get one more single out as our new album DESCENT is finally released! "Bend Towards The Dark" is definitely one of the more ambitious tracks of the record. It has just about every element you would expect from IMMOLATION, but takes things a bit further. It's intense and heavy, yet becomes very epic and almost orchestral at times, really embodying a lot of feeling and emotion throughout. We really look forward to having 'Bend Towards The Dark' out there to ignite the release of DESCENT! We hope everyone enjoys it!"

Order Descent:
https://immolation.bfan.link/descent

IMMOLATION are currently trekking across North America for their Spring 2026 run. The tour features the band alongside BEHEMOTH on the massive 'The Godless IV' lineup, joined by DEICIDE and ROTTING CHRIST, with several additional dates interspersed throughout the journey.

04.09.2026 US Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live **
04.10.2026 US Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall **
04.11.2026 US San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center **
04.13.2026 US Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club **
04.14.2026 US San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park ^ ^
04.15.2026 US San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom ^
04.17.2026 US Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater ^
04.18.2026 CAN Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theatre ^
04.19.2026 US Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo ^
04.21.2026 US Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center ^
04.22.2026 US Denver, CO @ The Fillmore ^
04.23.2026 US Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway ~
04.24.2026 US Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave ^
04.25.2026 US Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre ^
04.26.2026 US St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant ^
04.27.2026 US Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger ~
04.28.2026 US Norfolk, VA @ The Norva ^
04.30.2026 US Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore ^
05.01.2026 US Worcester, MA @ The Palladium ^
05.02.2026 US New York City, NY @ The Palladium ^
05.03.2026 US Albany, NY @ Empire Live **
05.04.2026 US Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks ^
05.05.2026 US McKees Rock, PA @ The Roxian Theatre ^
05.07.2026 US Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville *
05.09.2026 US Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore ^
05.11.2026. CAN Toronto, ON @ History ^
05.12.2026 CAN Montreal, QC @ L'Olympia ^
05.14.2026 US Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Aftershow *
05.15.2026 US Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl ^
05.16.2026 US Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade ^
05.18.2026 US Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory ^
05.20.2026 US Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren ^
05.21.2026 US Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium ^
05.22.2026 US Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre #
05.23.2026 US El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Theatre $
05.24.2026 US Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater $
05.26.2026 US Little Rock, AR @ The Hall $

^ - The Godless IV 2026 Tour
** - W/ DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST
~ - W/ ROTTING CHRIST
# - W/ DECIDE, CATTLE DECAPITATION, BRUJERIA
$ - W/ DECIDE
* - Festival date

FESTIVAL DATES
07.27-31.2026. RO. Brasov @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08.05-08.2026 CZ. Josefov @ Brutal Assault

Descent was captured across two locations: Justin Passamonte tracked guitars, bass, and vocals at Jpass Music, while drums were recorded at Mercinary Studios with Noah Buchanan. The production was a collaborative effort between the band and long-time engineer Zack Ohren, who also handled the mixing and mastering. The result is a muscular, high-fidelity production that captures the band’s most fiery and brooding moments with equal clarity. To call Descent "heavy" or "brutal" is an understatement; this is death metal with a unique, elevated voice that stands entirely alone.

Visually, the band has once again tapped Eliran Kantor to craft a haunting cover masterpiece—a true hallmark of the Immolation aesthetic— complemented by Santiago Jaramillo’s (Triple Seis Design) internal booklet illustrations. With this release, IMMOLATION reinforces their status as one of the most enduring and vital forces in the genre.

IMMOLATION is:
Ross Dolan | Bass/Vocals
Robert Vigna | Guitar
Steve Shalaty | Drums
Alex Bouks | Guitar

UK Progressive Metal Band Rolo Tomassi Release Video For "Tempest"; Select U.S. Dates Announced

April 11, 2026

UK progressive metal outfit Rolo Tomassi have unveiled a sparse yet striking new video for “Tempest,” a standout track taken from their recently released In The Echoes of All Dreams EP. The EP further expanded Rolo Tomassi’s boundary-pushing sound, weaving together elements of post-hardcore, metal, and ambient experimentation.

In The Echoes of Dreams is now available on limited edition vinyl, offering fans a collectible physical edition. Get it HERE.

The band says, “We're pleased to share the video for ‘Tempest’ alongside the vinyl release of our EPIn The Echoes Of All Dreams. We can't wait to be back out playing some shows this summer and move forward with this new material, having enjoyed our 20th anniversary celebrations in 2025. Hope to see you at a show!"

The band is also playing a handful of dates in the U.S. this summer:

07/25 - Indianapolis, IN - POST Festival
07/26 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen
07/28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground
07/31 - New York, NY - TV Eye

Since their 2005 inception in Sheffield, Rolo Tomassi have evolved from math-core prodigies into one of the UK’s most vital progressive forces. For over two decades, they have defied the rigid boundaries of heavy music, weaving a tapestry of sound that is as intellectually demanding as it is emotionally resonant. Prior to the recent EP InThe Echoes of All Dreams, the band released the full-length album, Where Myth Becomes Memory, which served as the final part in an unintended trilogy that began with 2015’s Grievances and continued with 2018’s Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It.

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