FINGER ELEVEN RELEASE NEW MAXI-SINGLE "LAST NIGHT ON EARTH" — ARE THEY GETTING A NEW SINGER?

Multi-platinum hard rock institution and one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time FINGER ELEVEN unveil a brand new maxi-single of their fan favorite single ''Last Night On Earth,'' out now via Better Noise Music. The release showcases the depth and dynamics of the song, offering a fascinating perspective on "Last Night On Earth" from multiple angles — and heralds the arrival of a fully-loaded Deluxe Version of their most recent album, Last Night On Earth, on November 6. Pre-order Last Night on Earth (Deluxe Edition) here. 

Listen to "Last Night on Earth" maxi-single below.

In tandem with the release, the band launched a special global campaign to find the perfect guest to accompany them on the track. Fans may either add their own vocals or remix the instrumental and post their ensuing creations on social media with the #F11LastNightDuet. Watch what singer Scott Anderson has to say here. 

Anderson says, "We have always loved the idea of turning 'Last Night on Earth' into a duet. Putting the #F11LastNightDuet idea out to the artist community and leaving the creative boundaries open is key. We hope artists will bring their own style and emotion — whether by adding lyrics, adjusting the arrangement, or working within the existing framework. I'm excited to hear the different interpretations. I have no idea what to expect, and that’s exactly what I love about it."

Watch the official video for the original version of the song here.

In other news, FINGER ELEVEN are set for an upcoming 12-city UK tour with SOiL. The tour begins on October 30 at Brighton's Chalk, followed by performances in Hull, Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester, Bristol, and more. The run concludes on November 14 at London's Electric Ballroom. In March 2027, the band will return to Canada for the Last Night on Earth Tour. See the full list of tour dates below. 

One of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, FINGER ELEVEN — Scott Anderson(vocals), James Black (lead guitar, backing vocals), Rick Jackett (rhythm guitar), Sean Anderson (bass), and Steve Molella (drums) — have amassed north of 1 billion overall career streams. The Toronto-based band has released a series of consecutive international hit albums and chart-topping singles, setting radio records with "Paralyzer" and "One Thing." After celebrating their legacy with a "Greatest Hits" collection, the band entered a new chapter with Last Night On Earth, featuring the #1 Rock hits "Adrenaline" and "The Mountain." 

FINGER ELEVEN ON TOUR:
10/30 — Brighton, UK — Chalk*
10/31 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK’s Steel Mill*
11/1 — Hull, UK — Asylum*
11/3 — Glasgow, UK — The Garage (Attic)*
11/4 — Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK — Digital*
11/5 — Great Yarmouth, UK — Hard Rock Hell Festival XIX
11/6 — Nottingham, UK — Rock City*
11/7 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz Manchester*
11/10 — Northampton, UK — Roadmender*
11/11 — Southampton, UK — The 1865*
11/12 — Torquay, UK — The Foundry*
11/13 — Bristol, UK — O2 Academy Bristol*
11/14 — Camden, UK — Electric Ballroom*
3/3 — Thunder Bay, Canada — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
3/5 — Winnipeg, Canada — Club Regent Event Centre
3/6 — Saskatoon, Canada — Capitol Music Club
3/7 — Saskatoon, Canada — Capitol Music Club
3/9 — Lloydminster, Canada — Vic Juba Community Theatre
3/11 — Grand Prairie, Canada — Better Than Fred's
3/12 — Grand Prairie, Canada — Better Than Fred's
3/14 — Prince George, Canada — CN Centre
3/15 — Kamloops, Canada — Sagebrush Theatre
3/16 — Victoria, Canada — McPherson Playhouse
3/18 — Nanaimo, Canada — Port Theatre
3/19 — Campbell River, Canada — Tidemark Theatre
3/20 — Vancouver, Canada — Commodore Ballroom
3/22 — Vernon, Canada — Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
3/23 — Trail, Canada — Charles Bailey Theatre
3/25 — Cranbrook, Canada — Key City Theatre
3/26 — Red Deer, Canada — Red Deer Memorial Centre
3/27 — Tsuut’ina, Canada — Grey Eagle Event Centre
3/30 — Sherwood Park, Canada — Festival Place
3/31 — Camrose, Canada — Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
4/2 — Regina, Canada — Casino Regina
4/3 — Brandon, Canada — Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
4/5 — Prince Albert, Canada — EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts

FINGER ELEVEN ONLINE:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY  

MENTAL CRUELTY Storms the Gates of Valhalla with Epic New Single “Ride of the Valkyries” + Cinematic Music Video by Grupa13

With ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ drawing closer, MENTAL CRUELTY unleashes its grand finale with “Ride of the Valkyries,” accompanied by the cinematic intro “Dämmerbruch.”

 

Serving as the closing chapter of the upcoming record, the two tracks bring its world to a monumental conclusion. Sweeping orchestration and triumphant melodies collide with MENTAL CRUELTY’s extreme metal force, channeling the mythology of the Valkyries and the journey of fallen warriors to Valhalla.

 

The scale reaches another level with the accompanying video. Created together with renowned production company Grupa13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth), MENTAL CRUELTY’s most ambitious visual production to date plays more like a short Viking film than a traditional music video, bringing both “Dämmerbruch” and “Ride of the Valkyries” to life on a truly cinematic scale.

Watch the Official Video for “Dämmerbruch” and “Ride Of The Valkyries” Below:

Vocalist Lukas Nicolai comments:

“‘Ride of the Valkyries’ is the grand finale ahead of the release of our new LP 'Echoes of a Forlorn Land.' It closes the album (alongside intro 'Dämmerbruch') with heroic atmosphere, bombastic orchestration and uplifting melodies to tell the tale of Norse mythology’s angelic deliverers of the dead.

Symphonic death metal’s epic riffing serves as the perfect soundtrack to fallen warriors’ journey to Valhalla, as well as the battlefield below, where the likes of Children of Bodom, Wintersun and Ensiferum clash with each other and influences like black metal and deathcore.

We matched that with the biggest, most expensive and over-the-top production we’ve ever done, both musically and visually. We teamed up with production company Grupa13(Behemoth, Amon Amarth) to create our own blockbuster, complete with a captivating intro and epic emotional ending. Throughout are stunning shots centered around a historically-accurate Norse village and re-enactors who focus on the time period to keep it true. This is basically our own little Viking movie!”

Stream / Listen to "Ride of the Valkyries" HERE

Produced, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, Kreator, Amon Amarth, Opeth), ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ pushes MENTAL CRUELTY beyond the foundations laid on ‘Zwielicht,’ further expanding their uncompromising blend of extreme metal and dark atmosphere. Join their text list to stay up to date and be the first to hear about new tour dates and more.

Pre-Order 'Echoes Of A Forlorn Land' HERE

This November and December, MENTAL CRUELTY will bring ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ across Europe on a massive 21-date headline run. Ov Sulfur and Extermination Dismemberment join throughout the tour, with Acranius and Sun Eater appearing on select dates.

Get Your Tickets HERE

European Headline Tour

w/ Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment, Acranius, Sun Eater

27.11🇳🇱Rotterdam @ Baroeg ~

28.11🇩🇪Köln @ Club Volta ~

29.11🇳🇱Nijmegen @ Doornrosje ~

30.11🇬🇧Birmingham @ Asylum ~

02.12🇬🇧Manchester @ Academy 3 ~

03.12🇬🇧London @ Downstairs At The Dome ~

04.12🇫🇷Paris @ Glazart ~

05.12🇧🇪Antwerp @ Zappa ~

06.12🇩🇪Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli ^

07.12🇩🇰Copenhagen @ Hotel Cecil ^

08.12🇸🇪Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet ^

10.12🇫🇮Jyväskylä @ Lutakko ^

11.12🇫🇮Helsinki @ Ääniwalli ^

13.12🇸🇪Gothenburg @ Monument ^

14.12🇩🇪Berlin @ Hole 44 ^

15.12🇨🇿Prague @ Rock Café ^

16.12🇩🇪Frankfurt @ Das Bett ~ ^

17.12🇩🇪München @ Backstage ^

18.12🇨🇭Aarau @ KIFF ^

19.12 🇩🇪Schweinfurt @ Alter Stattbahnhof ^

20.12🇩🇪Karlsruhe @ Substage ^

 

^ w/ Acranius

~ ⁠w/ Sun Eater

Since forming in 2014, MENTAL CRUELTY have grown from their deathcore roots into an internationally recognized force in extreme metal. Their rise has taken them across Europe and beyond, sharing stages with Lorna Shore, Cradle of Filth, Carnifex, Shadow of Intent, Kanonenfieber, Signs of the Swarm and more. With an expanding global audience and a reputation for powerful live performances, the band continues to cement its place among the leading names of a new generation of extreme metal. With 'Echoes of a Forlorn Land,' MENTAL CRUELTY now takes their next major step, presenting their most expansive and fully realized vision yet.

MENTAL CRUELTY are:

Lukas Nicolai – Vocals

Nahuel Lozano – Guitars, Vocals

Marvin Kessler – Guitars

Jonathan Koltun – Drums

Kottonmouth Kings Unveil Music Video for "California Burning", Announce Tour Dates  

Southern California’s legendary rip-hop pioneers Kottonmouth Kings have unveiled the official music video for their single "California Burning", available now via Kottonmouth ReKordz and distributed worldwide through Virgin Music Group.

 

The Kottonmouth Kings are back, and they’re shaking things up with a new era of rip-hop that’s louder, harder, and more unapologetic than ever. D-Loc rolls deep with Judge D, Taxman, and Chucky Chuck, and it’s the youngest members who’ve stepped up to clean house restructuring the business and pushing the kingdom to new heights. 

Hailing from the renegade streets of Southern California, the Kottonmouth Kings have been challenging the mainstream since the ‘90s, building a legacy of freedom, chaos, and cannabis-fueled anthems. Now, free from old contracts, the Kings are ready to take the energy worldwide. The team’s rebuilt with purpose, five of six original music producers are back in the fold: Mike Kumagi, D-Loc, Judge D, Steve Dang, and Jim Perkins crafting beats with big-name collaborations that’ll turn heads.

Country legend Kenny Rogers’ great nephew, Judge D, sings with The Kottonmouth Kings on the song “California Burning”. The song speaks to the state of emergency that California is in. 

 

A deeply personal statement about the band’s home state, “California Burning”addresses the devastating wildfires that have impacted communities throughout California while delivering a message of awareness, resilience, and hope. 

 

"This song is an outcry of hope meant to create awareness about today's issues facing the band's home state of California. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the wildfires," says D Loc.

 

The official music video brings the song’s message to life, pairing the Kings’ signature sound with powerful imagery inspired by the realities facing their home state. “California Burning” is featured on the band’s latest EP, also titled California Burning.

 

Following the release of the new video, Kottonmouth Kings will hit the road this fall, kicking off their tour October 22 in Seattle, Washington. The upcoming dates will give fans an opportunity to experience the legendary group live as they continue their next chapter while celebrating their latest music.

 

STREAM California Burning here: 

https://tlgent.ffm.to/kmk-californiaburning

 

WATCH "California Burning" Official Music Video Below :

Kottonmouth Kings Tour Dates: https://thekottonmouthkings.com/tour-dates/

 

Oct. 22  @ El Corazon in Seattle, WA

Oct. 23 @ Utopia Teatro in Salem, OR

Oct. 24 @ The Red Room in Spokane, WA

Oct. 25 @ Midtown Ballroom in Bend, OR

Nov. 6 @ Ritz Theater in Scranton, PA

Nov. 7 @ XL Live in Harrisburg, PA

Nov. 8 @ The Webster in Hartford, CT

Nov. 11 @ Hobart Art Theater in Hobart, IN

Nov. 12 @ Rochaus in West Dundee, IL

Nov. 13 @ Pop's in Sauget, IL

Nov. 14 @ Twisted Spoke in Pekin, IL

Nov. 15 @ Frankie's in Toledo, OH

Nov. 16 @ Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI

Nov. 28 @ Deep End Live in Redondo Beach, CA

Jan. 16, 2027 @ House of Blues in San Diego, CA

 

For nearly 30 years, Kottonmouth Kings have been the defiant heartbeat of underground rip-hop, blending hip-hop, punk, reggae, and cannabis culture into a movement that has outlasted industry trends and internal storms. Founded in 1996 by Dustin “D-Loc” Miller and fallen member Steven “Saint Dog” Thronsonin Placentia, California, KMK grew from backyard cyphers to a global force, challenging the mainstream with albums like Royal Highness and Rollin’ Stoned. Led by D-Loc’s vision and fueled by a creative crew including Judge D, Johnny Richter, Pakalika and others, the Kings weathered ownership disputes, catalogue sales, fallen members, and lineup shifts, always staying true to their ethos of peace, love, unity, and respect. KMK’s story spans nearly three decades of rebellion, resilience, and reinvention against a backdrop of cannabis culture and music industry shifts.

 

Today the youngest members have the throne and are seasoned for industry success. The legacy lives on with D-Loc, Judge D, Chucky Chuck, and the Taxman. With tours booked and a new EP, the anticipation is building. Come see them live at a show near you!

 

Kottonmouth Kings are:
D-Loc (vocals)
Judge D (vocals)
Chucky Chuck (vocals)
Taxman (hype)

Swedish Symphonic Metallers ELEINE Release New Single "Ich Sehe Dich" + Official Music Video

Today, Swedish metal powerhouse ELEINE drops their new single and music video “Ich Sehe Dich,” taken from their highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘The Water Taste Of Blood,’ arriving December 4th via Algoth Records / Sound Pollution. 

Where previous singles painted the picture of falling empires of lies, betrayal, and the damage left in their wake, “Ich Sehe Dich” brings the reckoning face-to-face as the most direct statement from the upcoming album. The song thrives on the striking contrast of beautifully melodic verses that steadily build tension until heavy, static, chuggy riffs shatter the calm and a three-word German chorus lands like a verdict: “Ich Sehe Dich.” I see you.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with the ELEINE Legion’s favorite “Mein Herz Brennt,” the track is stern, heavy, and unapologetic. It unmasks manipulation and toxic shame, written for the exact moment you stop letting someone’s lies shape you and the people around you. Unflinching and brutal, it cuts straight through deceit, unveiling an intense, powerful new dimension in ELEINE’s signature sound.

Watch the Music Video for "Ich Sehe Dich" Below:

What began in southern Sweden has grown into a loyal global community united by music, perseverance, and the refusal to give up. Led by vocalist Madeleine Liljestam and guitarist/vocalist Rikard Ekberg, ELEINE have spent recent years building one of metal's most dedicated fan communities through acclaimed releases, including a #1 album on the Swedish sales charts, successful headline tours, and a direct connection with their audience that extends far beyond the stage. 

Along the way, the band has shared stages with Arch Enemy, Kamelot, PAIN, Sonata Arctica and W.A.S.P., while steadily building a headline presence of their own. Their 2024 European headline tour sold out multiple dates and led directly to a second headline run in spring 2025.

Today, ELEINE connect with nearly 700,000 followers across their social and streaming platforms, while their music videos have surpassed 60 million views on YouTube. Now with ELEINE’s new album 'Water Taste of Blood' arriving December 4th, 2026, and their most extensive European and UK headline tour already underway, ELEINE are ready to be heard on the biggest stage of their career and continue to expand the world they have built together with the Legion, their fans, who have grown alongside them and who have become the heart of the band.

Pre-Order 'The Water Taste Of Blood' HERE

Tonight, ELEINE will kick off the biggest headline run of their career, taking their high-adrenaline live shows across Europe and the UK for 31 shows across 13 countries, through London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Warsaw, and Copenhagen, before coming home to Sweden for an exclusive album release show at Mejeriet in Lund on December 5. With multiple dates on their previous European run selling out well in advance, tickets are moving fast. 

ELEINE Live:

10/08: Hamburg, Germany @ Logo

10/09: Dortmund, Germany @ Junkyard

10/10: Hoogeveen, Netherlands @ Podium

10/11: Kortrijk, Belgium @ DVG Club

10/13: London, England @ The Underworld

10/14: Southampton, England @ The Brook

10/15: Manchester, England @ Rebellion

10/16: Glasgow, Scotland @ Slay

10/17: Nottingham, England @ Saltbox

10/18: Birmingham, England @ O2 Institute 2

10/19: Paris, France @ Backstage By The Mill

10/22: Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 3

10/23: Marseille, France @ Molotov

10/24: Monthey, Switzerland @ Pont Rouge

10/25: Lucerne, Switzerland @ Sedel

10/26: Milan, Italy @ Slaughter Club

10/27: Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk

10/29: Trier, Germany @ Mergener Hof

10/30: Salzburg, Austria @ Rockhouse

11/01: Zlín, Czech Republic @ Masters Of Rock Café

11/03: Warsaw, Poland @ Hydrozagadka

11/04: Krakow, Poland @ Zaścianek

11/05: Poznan, Poland @ 2Progi

11/06: Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia

11/07: Hanover, Germany @ Café Glocksee

11/08: Leipzig, Germany @ Hellraiser

11/09: Aarhus, Denmark @ VoxHall

11/10: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Stengade

11/11: Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet

11/12: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Valand

12/05: Lund, Sweden @ Mejeriet (Exclusive Album Release Show)

Find tickets & more information HERE

Trivium Announce New Album "Crown in the Grave" + Share Video for Title Track

GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO; anddrummer ALEX RÜDINGER — are thrilled to announce their new album CROWN IN THE GRAVE. It arrives November 20 through Roadrunner Records. Pre-order it here.

Trivium today share the title track, which builds from a gradual progression of layered riffs into an explosive wall of metal, pairing crushing heaviness with the precision, melody, and technical firepower that have defined the band for more than two decades. The song is vintage Trivium — galloping riffs, robust solos, and battering ram percussion, seamlessly sewn together with three-tiered vocals. But like the rest of the album, it stays true to the band's signature sound, all the while pushing it further into new sonic terrain.

The accompanying, Japanese Noh theater-inspired, post-apocalyptic music video brings the album's artwork and themes into a smoke-filled dojo, where the main characters prepare for an impending showdown through a series of tense, atmospheric sequences. Drawing on the band's longtime passion for classic Japanese theater and martial arts, the visual captures the discipline, drama, and focused physicality at the heart of the song's storytelling.

 Watch the video, directed by Pavel Trebukhin, Below:

For the first time, the group crafted Crown In The Gave in their own creative hub and de facto clubhouse—The Hangar—in Orlando. Plus, they officially welcomed drummer Alex Rüdinger (Rüdi) in the studio. During 2015, the drummer nearly joined Trivium, but opted to focus on other endeavors. A decade later, he heeded the call. "It happened when it was meant to," Heafy declares. "Rüdi didn't just kill it on the drums; his contributions as a writer made a huge difference."

Reteaming with longtime producer Josh Wilbur [Korn, Lamb of God] and working with mixer Jacob Hansen [Volbeat, Amon Amarth] for the first time, the musicians rallied around a shared vision. "We took all of the  elements of Trivium, honed in on them, and focused on writing songs with big riffs and big hooks,” notes Beaulieu. "We made the record we'd been dying to make. The late great Shaun Glass [Soil] was a big Trivium fan. He'd always say, "You guys don't cook the same meal.' Even though we use the same ingredients, we always make a new dish."

"Any band who has been around this long starts to ask: Where do we go from here?" says Gregoletto. "We decided to challenge ourselves to top everything we've done. We referenced a lot of '90s albums. If you look at The Black Album by Metallica, Countdown To Extinction by Megadeth, or Superunknown by Soundgarden, the choruses are so important, and the songs are relatable. That's what we strived for."
 
Thematically, Akira Kurosawa's Throne of Blood served as a north star. Gregoletto brought the film to the group’s attention. "Kurosawa took Macbeth and set it in a feudal Japan," the bassist elaborates. "There's minimal dialogue, yet the storyline is powerful. There are these haunting elements of being tempted by fate and this man's downfall."

Trivium will hit the road on November 5 in St. Petersburg, Florida and run through December 19 in Charlotte, North Carolina for a North American headline run with In Flames, Orbit Culture, Fit for an Autopsy, and Frozen Soul in tow. It is a truly stacked lineup that cannot and should not be missed. Get tickets here. 

"This fall's Trivium tour is a huge one for us," the band declared upon announcing the tour earlier this year. "The lineup is stacked from top to bottom, and we're honored to have special guests In Flames, who not only influenced our early years but continue to prove time and again why they're one of the greatest metal bands of all time. With Orbit Culture, Fit For An Autopsy, and Frozen Soul rounding out the bill, we can't wait to get out there, kick off this next era of Trivium with Rudi behind the kit, and give you a taste of the new music we've been working on. We'll see you soon!"

TRIVIUM ON TOUR:
WITH IN FLAMES, ORBIT CULTURE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, AND FROZEN SOUL:

11/5 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
11/6 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
11/7 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
11/8 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
11/10 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
11/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
11/12 — New York, NY — Terminal 5
11/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
11/15 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
11/17 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
11/18 — Toronto, ON — GCT Theatre
11/20 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
11/21 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
11/22 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
11/24 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle
11/25 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory at The District
11/27 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
11/28 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
11/29 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
12/2 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
12/3 — Las Vegas, NV — The Pearl
12/4 — Inglewood, CA — YouTube Theater
12/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Masonic
12/7 — Penticton, BC — Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
12/8 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
12/9 — Seattle, WA — Paramount Theatre
12/11 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort — Grand Theatre
12/13 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom
12/15 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theatre
12/16 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse
12/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Citizen's Live at The Wylie
12/19 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore

DARKEST HOUR ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO "WARRIOR" HEADLINING U.S. TOUR DECEMBER 2026

Washington, D.C. metalcore pioneers DARKEST HOUR release their new single and video, "Warrior," today. This is the second single from the band’s forthcoming album, Suffer Divine, out on October 30.

Guitarist Mike Schleibaum comments, “This song showcases our melodic death metal tendencies with a bit of a modern twist. It draws you deep into a fresh yet familiar DH sound. I love the progressiveness of Nico’s solo, the intricacy of Travis’ drum work, Deal’s devastating low end, John’s vocal delivery, and lyrical density. This album is full of both rage and technicality. It’s furious with focused intent, and this song is a perfect example of that in action.”

Vocalist John Henry adds, “Lyrically, this song is meant to reach out to the intrapersonal warrior. The internal struggle is often the most important battle we ever fight. This song touches on the idea of gaining control of your thoughts, actions, and purpose. It's meant to be fuel for action.”

Acclaimed filmmaker Thomas Mignone directed the accompanying video for “Warrior” for DOOM Inc.

Schleibaum says, "The video for ‘Warrior’ is heavily inspired by one of our favorite movies, Raging Bull AND one of our favorite music videos, ‘Mama Said Knock You Out.’ This video is both fun and tough at the same time.”

Pre-order/order Suffer Divine:
https://darkesthour.ffm.to/sufferdivine

The band has also announced a headlining U.S. tour with direct support from Judiciary. The dates kick off on December 1 in Austin, TX, right after the band wraps up their run with Fear Factory.  

A bastard child born from the mid-'90s punk, metal, and hardcore movement, DARKEST HOUR emerged from Washington, D.C. with a sound that fused the passion, energy, and soul of punk and hardcore with the speed, vengeance, and fury of melodic speed, thrash, and death metal. Widely regarded as pioneers of modern metalcore, the band played a key role in defining the sound that would become known as the New Wave of American Metal.

Throughout their career, DARKEST HOUR has continually evolved without abandoning the intensity that has defined them from the beginning. Their blend of melodic death metal and metalcore has earned them a devoted following and critical acclaim.  In 2024, the band released its tenth full-length album, Perpetual Terminal.

As AllMusic has noted, "Modern metalcore pioneers Darkest Hour employ an uncompromising sonic attack rooted in melodic speed, thrash metal, and the righteous fury of punk and hardcore."

That relentless approach remains central to the band's identity. New Noise Magazine has praised DARKEST HOUR for maneuvering "with an unrivaled level of dedication" as they continue developing their distinctive melodic fusion of heavy metal and hardcore. The publication also noted that, while remaining true to their punk-rock mentality, the band continues to embrace new methods of expression with each album.

For vocalist John Henry, that longevity is rooted in something deeper than simply making music.

"This has been such a constant in my life that I can't live without," Henry told New Noise. "Any time we ever felt dragged down, something would happen where we would write a song, or we would do a tour, and it'd be, like, okay, we can't stop. This is what we know. This is what we love, and we love doing it too much."

With "Warrior," DARKEST HOUR continue that decades-long journey, delivering another chapter in a career built on intensity, perseverance, and an unwillingness to stand still.

DARKEST HOUR is:
John Henry – vocals
Mike Schleibaum – guitar
Nico Santora – guitar
Aaron Deal – bass
Travis Orbin – drums

HEADLINING TOUR DATES:

12.01     Austin, TX           Come And Take It Live 
12.02     Dallas, TX           Trees
12.03     Lawrence, KS      Bottleneck
12.04     Chicago, IL          Reggies Rock Club 
12.05     Pontiac, MI          Pike Room
12.06     Pittsburgh, PA      Preserving Underground
12.07     Toronto, ON         Lee’s Palace 
12.08     Montreal, QC       Foufounes 
12.09      Albany, NY          Empire Underground 
12.10      Worcester, MA    The Palladium (Upstairs)
12.11      Brooklyn, NY       St. Vitus  
12.12      Millersville, PA     Phantom Power 
12.13      Washington, DC   Atlantis


FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
darkesthourband.com

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Jack White's Parking Lot Purgatory

Third Man Records presents... Jack White’s PARKING LOT PURGATORY. A free, two-day, pre-show tailgate in celebration of Jack White’s two-night run at The Truth, this Friday and Saturday.

 

Join us in the intermediate waiting room (parking lots) as our souls become cleansed through fire and we may finally enter The Truth… and don’t forget… No Parking.

 

OCTOBER 9​
11am to 2pm in the Third Man Records parking lot
(623 7th Ave. S.)

​

not of this world​
(The Third Manzig Experience)

TMR's very own Danzig cover band house band
+
Soot

OCTOBER 10

2pm to 5:30pm in the United Record Pressing parking lot (453 Chestnut St.)

Across the street from ​​The Truth, w/ special guest–the ​East Nashville Beer Worksbeer truck.

CableTV

+

Heartattack

+

massie99

In addition to the lineup of local Nashville bands, both days feature limited edition merch and vinyl for sale, ​Lady Dawgs’ hot dogs, and an Analog Invasion pop-up (w/ wares from​​ Freaks & Keeks,​​ Sicknik Productions, and​​ Jim Madison Print Destroyer).

 

AND (on Friday only) a BOGO poster sale + a very special (edition of 33) Fuzz-A-Tron pedal drop (collab by ​​@thirdmanhardware and ​@analoginvasionusa).

 

If you haven’t secured your spot for Jack White at The Truth yet: a limited number of tickets remain for October 10. October 9 is SOLD OUT. You can also purchase GA Tickets (fee-free!) + Student Tickets at our Nashville Storefront.

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For more info, follow @thirdmanrecords

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW Release New Single "You Better Get Ready"

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW provides a further taste of the upcoming album with the next single release, "You Better Get Ready." This fiery upbeat track showcases the high-octane side to FUTURE NOW's warm analogue sound, awash with vocal harmonies and driving rhythms. The full length,Imperial Filth, is scheduled for release via Pajama Party on October 23, 2026.

"It's probably our fastest and most thrash oriented song to date." Explains Ian Blurton. "Lyrically it deals with people who have been thrown out onto the streets and into the cracks of society. It's a song about fighting back when You have been pushed into a corner and how a little empathy goes a long way.

This song also includes our second guest of the record (Liam Deak of TUMBLE) laying down some heavy riffing over drummer Glenn Milchem's relentless double kick."

Produced by Daryl Smith and Ian Blurton at Blurton's very own ProGold Studios, Toronto. Imperial Filth was mixed by Daryl Smith at Chemical West and Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Special guests appearing on Imperial Filth include guitarist Liam Deak of TUMBLE and Lee Rose of ACE OF WANDS performing strings. Cover art for Imperial Filth is by Lydia Sam Planetta and the layout design is by Louis Durand.

Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates:

Sat Oct 24 - Toronto - St Anne's Church
Fri Nov 13 - London - Supply and Demand
Sat Nov 14 - Montreal - Turbo Haus
Fri Nov 20 - Ottawa - House Of Targ
Sat Nov 28 - Sudbury - The Lounge
Sat Dec 5 - Hamilton - The Mule Spinner

About IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW:

FUTURE NOW is the hard-hitting rock project led by Canadian music veteran Ian Blurton. Known for their raw, powerful sound that blends classic rock, metal, and modern influences, FUTURE NOW delivers music that thrives on energy and live performance. With a lineup of seasoned musicians, the band creates guitar-driven anthems that are equal parts heavy and melodic, capturing the essence of rock’s rebellious spirit.

The creative direction of FUTURE NOW is driven by experimentation, "Everyone in this band makes their living in music, but this is a band that is meant to be a total departure from our day jobs. We can do and try pretty much anything we want and explore what is possible in the songwriting department". 

The band is preparing to unveil their next full length record, Imperial Filth on October 23, 2026, via label Pajama Party.

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW is:

  • Ian Blurton – Guitar/Vocals 

  • Glenn Milchem – Drums/Backup Vocals 

  • Anna Ruddick – Bass 

  • Aaron Goldstein – Guitar 


Connect With IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW:

BIG WRECK Celebrate 25 Years of "The Pleasure and the Greed" + Touring This Fall

The iconic and influential multi-platinum rock band Big Wreck have re-upped their essential second full-length album, The Pleasure And The Greed, with a special new 25th Anniversary Edition out November 6 on all DSPs. 

Additionally, the band has unveiled the first-ever vinyl pressing of The Pleasure And The Greed. Celebrating 25 years since its initial arrival, the record was notably remixed and remastered by Ian Thornley and Eric Ratz, and boasts three brand new never-before-heard bonus versions, namely ''Mistake'' [Feat. Chad Kroeger], ''Breakthrough'' [Feat. Myles Kennedy], and ''Mistake (2026 Demo).'' 

Get The Pleasure And The Greed [25th Anniversary] here.

First up, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger delivers his unique vocal on ''Mistake.'' Over the years, he and his bandmates have regularly covered the song at shows, going as far as to include a rendition of it on their Live At Home concert DVD. 

Meanwhile, Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge lends his inimitable pipes to a skyscraper-size version of ''Breakthrough,'' lifting the track up to new heights altogether. Finally, the band stripped down ''Mistake (Demo)'' down to the bare essentials, reimagining the track with sparse piano and highlighting Ian's soulful vocal. The 25th Anniversary Edition serves as the definitive vision of the album.

Big Wreck unveiled The Pleasure And The Greed back in June 2001. Among its 16 tracks, ''Ladylike'' has continued to resonate with listeners, generating millions of streams. It bowed in the Top 10 on the Top Canadian Albums Chart, and to this day, it remains a staple in the band's catalog.

"This album has long been a polarizing subject in and around the Big Wreck camp," says frontman and guitarist Ian Thornley.

"From my own perspective, I choose to remember the time just before recording it, when we were all bubbling with excitement—excitement for the possibilities and that ‘wait till they hear this!’ enthusiasm.

"When we were done recording, those feelings faded fast. I remember feeling a bit lost, like, 'This isn't what we wanted.' We went into another studio to try and capture some of 'what we wanted,' but perhaps we were just a bit too beat up by that point to get it.

"Having said all that, I've always believed in the music. I’ve always wondered what would happen if we got another crack at it. What if those songs got the treatment we thought they deserved?

"When the opportunity arose and we found out that the recordings still existed, I couldn't wait to hear what was actually there. To my surprise, the initial raw recordings were okay, without the weird balances and sizzle the album always had. Apparently, that happened in the mix.

"So, 25 years after the album was released, Eric Ratz and I went about painstakingly putting these recordings back together in a way that makes sense to us now. Many years of experience later, it was almost as if we were hearing this album for the first time.

"We got very excited. That excitement carried on through to the last track. And it reminds me of the excitement those four kids had right before they went into the studio to record their second album."

 Next month, Big Wreck are on the road with Alter Bridge across North America. The tour kicks off on November 5 in Philadelphia, followed by shows in Buffalo, Cleveland, Milwaukee, San Antonio, Seattle, and more. Meanwhile, they will ignite two headline gigs on November 14 and 15 in Sioux City, IA and Omaha, NE. The tour concludes on December 5 at Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall in Reno, NV.

BIG WRECK TOUR DATES:
11/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall 
11/7 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
11/8 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
11/10 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Ballroom
11/12 — Milwaukee, WI — The Eagles Club Stage
11/14 — Sioux City, IA — Anthem at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino*
11/15 — Omaha, NE — Holland Center Matchbox*
11/17 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
11/19 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
11/21 — Maricopa, AZ — The Events Center at Harrah's Ak-Chin
11/22 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
11/24 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
11/25 — Seattle, WA — The Moore Theatre
11/27 — Spokane, WA — Fox Theater
11/29 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at The Complex
11/30 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom
12/3 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Sacramento
12/5 — Reno, NV — Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall
*HEADLINE PERFORMANCE

Purchase tickets here. 

ABOUT BIG WRECK:
Fronted by Toronto singer/songwriter/guitarist Ian Thornley, Big Wreck burst onto the scene with their debut album In Loving Memory Of…, including the massive double platinum hit singles, ''That Song,'' ''Blown Wide Open,'' and ''The Oaf.'' Following a hiatus, the band returned with the #1 single ''Albatross'' and platinum-selling album. Big Wreck has gone on to release a continuous flow of celebrated hit albums and chart-dominating songs while crossing North America with their unique brand of heavy-hitting live rock.

OBSCURA - Drops Brand New Video For "The Prolonging"

Metal masters OBSCURA have surprised fans today with a brand-new music video for 'The Prolonging', a standout track from their latest album, A Sonication.
The video was once more directed by Mirko Witzki (Arch Enemy, Powerwolf, Kreator).

The surprise release drops just days before the band heads across the Atlantic to kick off the next leg of their A Sonication World Tour in Mexico.

Steffen Kummerer comments: "The Prolonging became one of the shortest and fastest tracks we have delivered to date — and quickly turned into a fan favourite during the recent tours supporting our latest album, A Sonication. We are looking forward to bringing The Prolonging back to the stage on our upcoming tours across North America, Europe & the UK. See you on tour — and don't miss out.“ 

Watch the video Below:

BEYOND THE SEVENTH SUN // Mexico 2026
w/ Abysmal Dawn, Thulcandra & Orion Rise
10/08 MX – Morelia - Salon Arena 
10/09 MX – Leon - Rockstar Burger 
10/10 MX – Guadalajara - C3 Stage 
10/11 MX – San Luis Potosi - Bunker 57 
10/15 MX – Chihuahua - Pistoleros Bar 
10/16 MX – Mexico City - Foro Veintiocho 
10/17 MX – Monterrey - Terraza Sultan 
10/18 MX – Durango - Leyenda De Analco

SHRED FEST Europe & UK 2027
w/ Pestilence, Cryptic Shift, Thus & Dvrk
01/20 DE – Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal 
01/21 NL – Utrecht - TivoliVredenburg 
01/22 DE – Dresden - Club Puschkin 
01/23 DE – Dortmund - Junkyard 
01/24 DE – Berlin - Lido 
01/25 PL – Warsaw - Proxima 
01/26 CZ – Ostrava - Barrák Music Club 
01/27 AT – Vienna - Szene 
01/28 AT – Salzburg - Rockhouse 
01/29 CH – Frauenfeld - Eisenwerk 
01/30 CH – Geneva - Usine 
01/31 IT – Treviso - New Age 
02/01 IT – Rome - Orion 
02/02 IT – Milan - Legend Club 
02/03 FR – Grenoble - L'Ilyade 
02/04 FR – Montpellier - Victoire 2 
02/05 ES – Barcelona - Wolf 
02/06 ES – Madrid - Revi Live 
02/07 ES – Sevilla - Sala X 
02/08 PT – Lisbon - República da Música 
02/09 PT – Porto - Mouco 
02/10 ES – Portugalete - Groove 
02/11 FR – Toulouse - Le Rex 
02/12 FR – Limoges - CCO John Lennon 
02/13 FR – Angers - Le Chabada 
02/14 FR – Paris - Petit Bain 
02/15 UK – Southampton - The Brook 
02/16 UK – Birmingham - O2 Institute 
02/17 IE – Dublin - Opium 
02/18 UK – Glasgow - Slay 
02/19 UK – Manchester - Rebellion 
02/20 UK – London - The Underworld 
02/21 BE – Kortrijk - DVG Club 
02/22 FR – Nancy - L'Autre Canal 
02/23 NL – Leeuwarden - Neushoorn 
02/24 DE – Hamburg - Uebel & Gefährlich 
02/25 DE – Trockau - Music Center 
02/26 DE – Lindau - Club Vaudeville 
02/27 DE – Munich - Feierwerk


FESTIVALS 2027
01/14 USA — 70.000 Tons Of Metal
05/27 USA — Maryland Deathfest 
 

TICKETS:  https://realmofobscura.com/live/

ALCEST - Announce Live Album "Live At Hellfest 2022" To Be Released On Dec 4th On Ltd. Vinyl And Digital Platforms

French atmospheric metal pioneers ALCEST have officially announced the release of their long-awaited first live album, Live at Hellfest 2022, set for release on December 4th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Captured during a spellbinding appearance at one of heavy music’s most revered gatherings, Live at Hellfest 2022 stands as a monument to the group’s transcendent live presence. The performance seamlessly weaves together evocative fan favorites spanning their entire career prior to 2022 - tracing an emotional trajectory from their groundbreaking 2007 debut Souvenirs d'un autre monde through to 2019's acclaimed Spiritual Instinct.

To mark the announcement, ALCEST have unveiled the album’s first single, 'Protection (Live At Hellfest 2022)'. Listeners can stream the audio track now or experience the intense live performance video below.

ALCEST are currently finishing their Fall 2026 North American tour as special guests on MASTODON’s The Poisonous Weapons Tour, which also features DEAFHEAVEN.

Live at Hellfest 2022 arrives on all major streaming platforms on December 4th. Physical collectors can pre-order the exclusive, limited-edition 2LP Vinyl (Natural w/ Black Smoke finish) starting today.


PRE-SAVE / PRE-ORDER (LIVE AT HELLFEST 2022):
https://alcest.bfan.link/hellfest-2022

STREAM 'PROTECTION (LIVE AT HELLFEST 2022)':
https://alcest.bfan.link/protection-hellfest22

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR  'PROTECTION (LIVE AT HELLFEST 2022)' Below:

ALCEST - NORTH AMERICA 2026 TOUR
w/ Mastodon & Deafheaven

Oct 6 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
Oct 7 - Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House
Oct 9 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
Oct 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
Oct 11 - Del Mar, CA @ The Sound
Oct 12 - Las Vegas, NV @ FILL
Oct 14 - Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
Oct 16 - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
Oct 17 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Oct 18 - Memphis, TN @ Satellite Music Hall
Oct 20 - Cleveland, OH @ The Agora
Oct 21 - Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
Oct 22 - Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern

ALCEST - EUROPE 2027 TOUR
w/ special guests: Agriculture

Mar 12 - Annecy, FR @ Le Brise Glace
Mar 13 - Aix-en-Provence, FR @ Headbang Festival
Mar 14 - Orléans, FR @ L’Astrolabe
Mar 16 - Southampton, UK @ The Brook
Mar 17 - Bristol, UK @ Electric Bristol
Mar 18 - Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute
Mar 19 - Tourcoing, FR @ Le Grand Mix
Mar 20 - Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Kulturfabrik
Mar 21 - Tilburg, NL @ O13
Mar 23 - Kraków, PL @ Kwadrat
Mar 24 - Wroclaw, PL @ Zaklete Rewiry
Mar 25 - Brno, CZ @ Fleda
Mar 26 - Kosice, SK @ Colosseum
Mar 27 - Salzbourg, AT @ Rockhouse
Mar 28 - Nuremberg, DE @ Hirsch
Mar 30 - Hannover, DE @ Capitol
Mar 31 - Leipzig, DE @ Felsenkeller
Apr 1 - Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
Apr 2 - Groningen, NL @ Oosterpoort
Apr 3 - Köln, DE @ Tapdeck Music Fest
Apr 4 - Antwerp, BE @ Samhain Festival
Apr 9 - Lisbon, PT @ Lisboa ao Vivo *
Apr 10 - Porto, PT @ Casa da Musica *

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:
https://alcestmusic.com/#tour

ABOUT ALCEST:

For principal songwriter and frontman Neige, ALCEST has always been a gateway to the otherworldly, a means of exploring his spirituality. An elemental two-piece, completed by long-serving drummer and creative confidante Winterhalter, ALCEST seem to dip their toes in a multitude of musical genres without ever quite fitting in. “In the metal scene ALCEST is a weird band, in the indie/post-rock scene ALCEST is a weird band- we never quite fit in,” Neige reflects. “This is how I feel in life, always an outsider; It’s not a problem, it’s just the way it is.”

ALCEST is:
Neige | vocals, guitars, bass, synths
Winterhalter | drums

ALCEST online:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

From Ashes to New Announce Spring 2027 Headline Tour + Donate $1 For Every Ticket Sold to Musicians On Call

 FROM ASHES TO NEW  will hit the road on their Spring 2027 “REFLECTIONS” Tour. The band will headline with support from Nevertel, Dark Divine, and Hollow Pact. The tour kicks off March 12 and runs through April 18. All dates and cities are posted below. From Ashes to New will donate $1 from every ticket sold to Musicians On Call, an organization which brings live and recorded music to patients, families, and caregivers in hospital and healthcare environments.

"The 'Reflections' tour lineup is absolutely killer and we couldn't be more excited to have Nevertel, Dark Divine, and Hollow Pact joining us," says singer Matt Brandyberry. "We wanted to bring you this headline tour in 2026, but never had the opportunity to put it together the way we hoped. Now we get to start 2027 off right. Reflections has been absolutely crushing and we already know this tour is going to be insane!"

About the Musicians On Call initiative, drummer Maty Madiro says, "We're excited to be able to take the healing power of music outside of the live environment we co-create with our fans while on the road, into places where it is needed, for people that need it the most. Musicians On Call is a phenomenal organization and it's an absolute honor to be able to support their work!"

In other FROM ASHES TO NEW news, the band recently unleashed an emotionally charged new single entitled "Love Me," out now via Better Noise Music. This hard-hitting yet hypnotic anthem sets the stage for the forthcoming Deluxe Edition of their acclaimed album REFLECTIONS, which arrives November 13.  Listen to "Love Me" here. Watch the official video here.  Pre-order/pre-save Reflections (Deluxe Edition) here.

"Love Me" sees FROM ASHES TO NEW seamlessly evolve, while clinging tightly to the punchy rhymes, walloping choruses, and inventive soundscape architecture that transformed the band from Pennsylvania independent favorites to a Gold-certified international phenomenon who've achieved their first No. 1 single with "DRAG ME" (from Reflections) earlier this year. "Love Me" follows the release of their new version of "Die For You," featuring quarreling alt-pop sister duo Neoni.

The band have been hard at work on the road: Following a great performance at Aftershock last week, the rest of 2026 sees the band  playing to packed venues in Australia, a quick Stopover at Shinedown's Lunatic Ball, and then ending the year with their annual SOLD OUT hometown holiday shows in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Capital City Music Hall set for Friday, December 11. and Saturday, December 12. Zero 9:36 and Sage will serve as support.

In 2027, after the North American headline tour, the band will be performing for the first time in years at European Festivals: Slam Dunk Festival (UK), Rock The People (Czech Republic), Nova Rock (Austria), Jera on Air Festival (Netherlands), with many more being announced in the next weeks and months.

FROM ASHES TO NEW ON TOUR:
2026:
10/9 — Sydney, AUS — Factory Theatre
10/11 — Melbourne, AUS — 170 Russell
10/13 — Adelaide, AUS — Lion Arts Factory
10/15 — Brisbane, AUS — The Triffid
10/23 — Miramar Beach, FL — Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend 2026
12/11 — Harrisburg, PA — Capital City Music Hall
12/12 — Harrisburg, PA — Capital City Music Hall

2027 HEADLINE:
WITH NEVERTEL, DARK DIVINE, + HOLLOW PACT:
3/12 — New Haven, CT — Toad's Place*
3/13 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
3/14 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
3/16 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
3/17 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Clyde Theatre
3/19 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave/Eagles Club*
3/20 — Bloomington, IL — The Castle Theatre*
3/21 — Davenport, IA — Capitol Theatre*
3/23 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral*
3/25 — Billings, MT — Pub Station Ballroom
3/27 — Calgary, AB — The Palace
3/28 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
3/30 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom
3/31 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
4/2 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
4/3 — Fort Collins, CO — Washington's 
4/4 — Kansas City, MO — The VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Kansas City
4/6 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note
4/7 — Tulsa, OK — Cain's Ballroom
4/9 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
4/10 — Huntsville, AL — VBC Mars Music Hall*
4/11 — Destin, FL — Club L.A.
4/13 — Asheville, NC — The Orange Peel
4/14 — Richmond, VA — The National
4/16 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz*
4/17 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore*
4/18 — Wilmington, DE — The Queen*
*No Dark Divine

2027 EUROPEAN FESTIVALS ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
5/29 — Slam Dunk Festival North(UK)
5/30 — Slam Dunk Festival South(UK)
6/2-5 — Rock For People (Czech Rep)
6/12 — Nova Rock (Austria)
6/24-26 — Jera on Air (NL)

ABOUT MUSICIANS ON CALL:
Musicians On Call (MOC) brings live and recorded music to patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments, when moments of comfort and human connection are needed most. For more than 25 years, MOC has shared the healing power of music with over 1.25 million people across all 50 states through bedside, virtual, songwriting and streaming programs. A single song can ease fear, reduce isolation, and remind someone in a hospital bed that they are seen and supported. With over 34 million people in hospitals annually, MOC wants to reach more individuals through our programs. With the help of generous donors and dedicated volunteers, Musicians On Call continues to expand its programs nationwide, ensuring more patients and caregivers experience the powerful connection music makes possible. For more information, visit www.musiciansoncall.org.

BADSQUATCH Releases New Single + Video “All My Friends Are Parasites”

Once again, in his newest single, BADSQUATCH gets gritty and he’s still not pulling any punches whatsoever.  The new track titled “All My Friends Are Parasites” is straight out of an old-school thrash catalogue complete with ripping guitars (featuring Cinthya Blackcat on lead) and a snarling attitude of somebody who is completely fed up with the people around them.  This will be the final single from his upcoming debut album, a fourteen-track mental health piece that he says is an account of his journey of learning what it is to be human.

 

As we grow into more knowledgeable, centered, and complete versions of ourselves, there’s a common experience that happens during stages of growth where one finally wakes up to realize that certain relationships are more one-sided than others. It’s a difficult moment to understand that people you may even love don’t reciprocate the same respect or value for the connection that you do, and when you are only pouring into others, yet they never pour back, it becomes a very draining relationship to be in.  Harder still, is learning to set new boundaries with these people as you move forward in your life on the journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Sometimes in that learning process, those boundaries can be vehemently and even harshly laid down.

 

BADSQUATCH’s journey to understand what it means to be human speaks on this with an explosion of exasperation in this new song. He talks of drowning in empathy, some unapologetic boundary-setting, and even straight up pointing the finger at you with a big “you suck”.  Following all of his gnashing of teeth, he does round out the song to include himself by changing the lyric to “we” all suck.  Maybe he’s reminding himself, or us, that we all can be an emotional vampire, and the journey that it is to be human involves a sense of self awareness, especially when one wants to grow.


STREAM “All My Friends Are Parasites”  HERE

 

Listen to “All My Friends Are Parasites” Below:

Upcoming Tour Dates:

 

Thursday October 8th @ Copper Dollar Ranch in Plattsmouth, NE

Friday October 9th @ Culinary Dropout in Omaha, NE

Friday October 16th @ Brokedown Palace in Omaha, NE

Friday October 23rd @ Smitty's Place in Rushville, NE

Saturday October 24th @ The Vet's Club in Valentine, NE

Thursday October 29th @ Jay's in Omaha, NE

Friday October 30th @ One More Bar in Lincoln, NE

Thurs. November 5th @ 1867 in Lincoln, NE w/ With A Vengeance (Tommy Vext) 

 

 

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

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FENDER & JOHN 5 Announce 3 New Signature Telecasters

Today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) announce three new signature Telecasters celebrating the genre-defying artistry of John 5: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Fender Custom Shop John 5 “Phantom” Telecaster. Each of these Telecasters captures a different facet of his technical prowess, unmistakable style and musical versatility, bringing his signature sound and design to more players across a range of price points.

 

“I don’t know if the Telecaster picked me or I picked it. I was so drawn to that shape,” said John 5. “Ever since I was little, Fender was always just the pinnacle, the greatest, and I just wanted nothing more to have the best guitar for me and have the people enjoy it as well.”

 

John 5’s approach to the Telecaster showcases the instrument’s boundless versatility, pushing its iconic design into bold new territory. Equally at home with distortion-drenched shredding and country chicken-picking, John 5 has spent his career proving there’s no genre, style or vibe off limits. A lifelong Telecaster devotee, his technically demanding, theatrical playing has made him one of rock’s most distinctive guitarists.

 

"John 5 is one of the most distinctive players in modern guitar, pushing the Telecaster across genres and beyond convention, and these three instruments reflect that versatility,” said Justin Norvell, Fender Chief Product Officer, Guitars. “Bringing the Ghost back into the Fender lineup puts his signature design within reach of more players. Together, this collection gives fans at every level a way to plug into his sound."

 

The three signature models translate John 5’s sound and visual style into distinct instruments, from the Fender lineup to the Fender Custom Shop:

 

  • John 5 Phantom Telecaster®

John 5’s hard-rock take on the classic Telecaster. Finished in commanding black with a matching headstock, the Phantom pairs DiMarzio® D Activator™ humbuckers with a Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo for high-output tones and extreme pitch-bending capabilities. Its stripped-down control layout, featuring a single volume knob and killswitch, keeps the focus on playing, while the streamlined design pushes the Telecaster into bold new territory.

  • John 5 Ghost Telecaster®

A stripped-back, high-output Telecaster built for John 5’s signature sound. The Ghost continues the Fender line in an eye-catching Arctic White finish with matching headstock, chrome hardware and red accents. A nyatoh body gives this model a distinct feel, while DiMarzio® D Activator™ humbuckers deliver the high-output, high-gain tones John 5 is known for. Streamlined controls, including a single volume knob and killswitch, keep the design focused and performance-ready.

  • Fender Custom Shop John 5 “Phantom” Telecaster®

Crafted by the Fender Custom Shop, this modernized Telecaster pairs a gloss black two-piece select alder body with Ultra Contours and a maple neck featuring a Modern “C” profile, 10"–14" compound-radius flat-laminated ebony fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets. A pair of DiMarzio® D Activator™ humbuckers delivers tight, high-output tones, while a Floyd Rose® Original double-locking tremolo enables extreme pitch manipulation with tuning stability. Additional premium appointments include Luminlay® side dots, black hardware, locking tuners and a satin urethane neck finish.

 

Watch The Fender Custom Shop explore the John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster and an in conversation video with John 5 as he walks through the John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster.

In celebration of the new guitar models, John 5 also releases a brand-new song and video for “Phantom” today. See the music video HERE, filmed by Mike Savage and featuring drummer Joey Aguirre. The song was mixed by Barry Pointer.

 

“Phantom” follows the release of John 5’s latest album Ghost, which offered anchor tracks including “Hollywood Story” (about the first time John 5 picked up a guitar and the path that led him to the incredible career he has today) as well as "Fiend," "Deviant," “Moon Glow” and “You Me and the Devil Make Three.”

 

Fans can stream Ghost HERE and order limited-edition vinyl variants of the

album, including exclusive bundles with Ghost T-shirts HERE. Vinyl variants include green splatter, red fire splatter and opaque red options.

This fall, John 5 will head out on tour with solo dates planned in the UK, Mexico, South America and Thailand. Find the full itinerary below and more information at John-5.com.

JOHN 5 FALL 2026 SOLO TOUR DATES

October 11 Exeter, England @ Exeter Phoenix

October 12 Southampton, England @ The 1865

October 13 Bristol, England @ Thekla

October 14 Wolverhampton, England @ KK’s Steelmill

October 15 Chester, England @ Live Rooms

October 16 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England @ Newcastle University

October 17 Glasgow, Scotland @ Slay

October 18 Manchester, England @ Club Academy

November 5 Guadalajara, Mexico @ Anexo Independencia

November 6 Chihuahua, Mexico @ Salon Pistoleros

November 7 Monterrey, Mexico @ Café Iguana

November 8 Mexico City, Mexico @ El Foro

November 10 Toluca, Mexico @ Kiss Lounge

November 12 Santiago, Chile @ Blondie

November 14 Mar del Planta, Argentina @ Vorterix

November 15 Cordoba, Argentina @ Club Paraguay

November 17 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Uniclub

November 19 Lima, Peru @ Yield Rock

November 28 Kanchanaburi, Thailand @ Asia Harley Days

Follow JOHN 5 online:

Official Website: https://john-5.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/john5official

Instagram: https://instagram.com/john5official

Twitter: https://twitter.com/john5guitarist

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/john5officialYT/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@john5official

Official Webstore: https://john5store.com

ONLY HUMAN Release New Live Video for "Breach"

With their debut album, ONLY HUMAN are on the verge of a major discovery. Critics are praising Planned Obsolescence for its cutting-edge fusion of prog metal, hard rock, electronics and existential dread over our dystopian future.

Now, after storming the stage at Sweden Rock Festival and ahead of their 2027 European tour with Uuhai, ONLY HUMAN are releasing their first-ever live video. Filmed in Copenhagen during the release party for Planned Obsolescence, the band’s chilling performance of “Breach” is further proof that their future is impossibly bright.

“The release party for Planned Obsolescence was so special for us that we decided to document it”, ONLY HUMAN says. “It was our very first time headlining. Performing our new record in front of our home crowd was an incredible feeling. ‘Breach’ ended the evening on an extremely high note! Special thanks to the whole team behind us for pushing the extra mile”.    

Watch ONLY HUMAN perform “Breach” live in Copenhagen below:

Planned Obsolescence is out now on Season of Mist.

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Catch ONLY HUMAN live and in the flesh with Cold Night for Alligators ahead of their 2027 European Tour with Uuhai, Manticora+ Blossom Cult.

“We’re excited to announce that we’re joining Uuhai on a trip across Europe next spring”, ONLY HUMAN says. “It will be our first time playing outside of Scandinavia. We can’t wait to present Planned Obsolescence to our fellow humans in Germany, France, The Netherlands and Switzerland. To those who have been patiently waiting for us, NOW IS THE TIME! We hope to make many friends and good memories along the way while sticking it to the techno fascists!”.

ONLY HUMAN Live in 2026

November 7 - Hjortshoj, DK @ Viruphuset (with Cold Night for Alligators) [TICKETS]

November 19 - Copenhagen, DK @ Stengade (with Cold Night for Alligators) [TICKETS]

Human Herds European Tour 2027 Part I

with Uuhai, Acyl, Manticora, Blossom Cult + Only Human

March 19 - Rotterdam, NL @ Baroeg [TICKETS]*

March 20 - Lille, FR @ Black Labl [TICKETS]*

March 21 - Hamburg, DE @ Logo [TICKETS]*

March 23 - Deventer, NL @ Burgerveeshuis [TICKETS]*

April 6 - Pratteln, CH @ Z7 [TICKETS]^

April 7 - Munich, DE @ Z7 Konzertfabrik [TICKETS]^

April 8 - Weinheim, DE @ Backstage [TICKETS]^

April 9 - Colmar, FR @ Le Grillen [TICKETS]^

April 10 - Leeuwarden, NL @ Neushoorn [TICKETS]*

April 11 - Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje [TICKETS]*

*with Uuhai, Manticora + Blossom Cult

^ with Uuhai, Acyl + Blossom Cult

The live video of “Breach” was recorded by Andreas Bjulver Paarup and Alice Meunier.

Additional video credits

Sound Engineer - Mikki Christiansen

Mixing & Mastering - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen

Video Edit - Guillaume Blanjean

Lights - Anni Klitmøller 

“When the world is going badly, the reason is because people gave up”, Christensen concludes. “Things aren’t hopeless. We can absolutely fight back. Hopefully, this album gets people to think about valuing humanity over profit”.

Lineup
Patrick Grønbæch Christensen- Vocals
Martin Hastrup - Guitars
JaCK Kijne - Guitars
Andreas Pröll - Drums
Guillaume Blanjean - Bass

Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio
Only Human Studio

Production Credits
Producer & Sound Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen
Mixing Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen
Mastering Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen (Digital and CD), Brett Caldas-Lima (Vinyl)

Cover Art
Guillaume Blanjean

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Available Formats
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Jacket (Black)
12" Colored Vinyl (Transparent red with black and white splatters)
12" Colored Vinyl (Transparent red and black marbled)


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Koe Wetzel + Parker McCollum Reunite for 'Naughty or Nice Tour' This December

Two of Texas’ most original, unbridled stars are teaming up for the holidays once again as Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum reunite for the Naughty or Nice Tour, a five-date co-headlining jaunt across Texas this December.
 
The outing marks the first iteration of the holiday tour in seven years and comes on the heels of both Wetzel and McCollum headlining their own arena tours throughout 2026. Kicking off December 2 at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas, the holiday tour continues through Houston, Corpus Christi and Round Rock before wrapping December 10 at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. Jackson Wendell and Logan Jahnke will support throughout the run.
 
“It’s been a long time coming for us to run it back with this tour,” notes Wetzel. “It felt right to end the year in Texas and make it a party.”

McCollum shares, “Koe and I did this tour for the first time way back in 2017 when we were still just some kids with a dream. Proud to say we've both come a long way since then, and getting to bring this back after some years off is really special. Looking forward to us both being back in Texas again, and I'll do my best to keep Koe from gettin’ too rowdy.”

The Naughty or Nice Tour stops include the following:

December 2 — Helotes, TX — Floore’s Country Store
December 3 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
December 4 — Corpus Christi, TX — Concrete Street Amphitheater
December 5 — Round Rock, TX — Round Rock Amp
December 10 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

Whether it’s hits from their catalogs, remakes from Wetzel’s Wonderland or McCollum’s rendition of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” expect a rowdy yet wonderfully festive night out! 

Fans can access the artist presale beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, October 8 at 10 p.m. local time using the password NAUGHTY. Promoter and local presales begin Thursday, October 8 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. CT.

The Naughty or Nice Tour is also partnering with Fandiem to give fans an opportunity to support causes championed by Wetzel and McCollum. Fans who donate to Koe’s Kids and/or The Ruger Fund will be entered for a chance to win a grand-prize flyaway package to the December 10 show at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth.

Raising Cane’s joins the tour as an official partner.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com or ParkerMcCollum.com.

SOULFLY, NAILBOMB AND INCITE Tour Enters Final Stretch

The legendary SOULFLY are entering the final stretch of their U.S. tour with NAILBOMB and INCITE. With multiple dates already sold out, the remaining shows in California, Nevada, and Arizona are quickly approaching.

These final dates mark a monumental moment, as NAILBOMB are touring the U.S. for the first time since their formation in 1993. Bringing together the Cavalera legacy across SOULFLY, NAILBOMB, and INCITE, this tour stands as a rare and historic gathering, and will serve as the final 2026 performances for all three bands.

Purchase tickets HERE: https://www.soulfly.com/tour

2026 US Tour Dates 

10/5/26 San Jose, CA - The Ritz 
10/6/26  San Luis Obispo, CA - SLO Brew 
10/7/26 Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewery
10/8/26   Los Angeles, CA - Whisky A Go-Go
10/9/26  Las Vegas, NV  - Swan Dive
10/10/26  Costa Mesa, CA - The Wayfarer
10/11/26  Pomona, CA - The Glass House
10/12/26  San Diego, CA - Soda Bar
10/14/26  Yuma, AZ  - Arizona Marketplace       
10/15/26 Tempe, AZ - The Marquee Theatre

SOULFLY is:

Max Cavalera - Vocals, guitar
Chase Bryant  - Bass
Zyon Cavalera - Drums
Mike De Leon - Guitar

Nailbomb is:

Max Cavalera - Vocals, guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera - Vocals, guitar
Alex Cha - Samples
Jackie Cruz - Bass
Adam Jarvis - Bass

Incite is:
Richie Cavalera – Vocals
Layne Richardson – Guitars
Christopher “EL” – Bass
Lennon Lopez – Drums

EGENDARY ROCKERS TESLA RETURNING TO HOUSE OF BLUES LAS VEGAS MARCH 5 – 13, 2027

Legendary rockers TESLA are returning to House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in 2027. Performances of TESLA: Live in Las Vegas will take place on March 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13, 2027, and are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

 

This marks TESLA’s fifth return engagement at House of Blues Las Vegas, where the band has built a devoted following among fans traveling from around the world to experience their celebrated live performances. During this exclusive five-night run, TESLA will touch all sides of their unique discography, from the heavier electric edge of fan favorites including “Modern Day Cowboy,” “Hang Tough” and “Edison’s Medicine,” to acoustic-driven classics such as “Signs” and “Love Song,” two Top 10 Billboard-charting hits. Fans will also hear songs from TESLA’s critically acclaimed album Homage. Known as America’s blue-collar rock band, TESLA will bring the energy, authenticity and musicianship that have made them a mainstay of rock music for decades to this special five-night engagement.

 

With 25 million records sold worldwide and five consecutive platinum albums, TESLA has established a remarkable legacy that continues to resonate with generations of rock fans. The band is coming off a highly successful 2026 North American summer tour with Mötley Crüe, The Return of the Carnival of Sins, along with the band Extreme, which ran for 33 dates from July through September and concluded September 26th in Ridgefield, Washington.

 

TESLA also recently released the critically acclaimed album Homage through Frontiers Music Srl, a deeply personal collection created as a thank-you to the artists and songs that helped shape the band’s musical DNA. The album pays tribute to some of the greatest vocalists and performers of the 1960s and ’70s, including Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Etta James and James Brown, while showcasing TESLA’s unmistakable ability to make these timeless songs their own.

 

Citi is the official card of TESLA at House of Blues Las Vegas. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10 p.m. PTthrough the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

 

Fan pre-sale tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale starting Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets are available by visiting HouseofBlues.com/LasVegas, MandalayBay.com, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 702-632-7600.

TESLA:

Vocals: Jeff Keith
Guitar: Frank Hannon
Bass: Brian Wheat
Guitar: Dave Rude
Drums: Steve Brown

 

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STARSET Share "t r a n s f u s 1 0 n" Video

STARSET, who've existed at the intersection of music and sci fi for most of their billion-streaming career, recently shared a pair of new tracks —
"p a r a d 0 x 1 c" and  "a n n 1 h 1 l a t 1 0 n" — to the delight of fans.

Today, they share the video for "t r a n s f u s 1 0 n." Watch it below.

"t r a n s f u s 1 0 n" begins with remarkable restraint, pulling listeners into an intimate, deeply personal moment before steadily building into a soaring payoff. Every new layer feels intentional, creating a sense of tension that culminates in one of the album's most emotionally resonant moments. The closing stretch arrives with staggering force, trading quiet vulnerability for an overwhelming surge of heaviness that lands with unmistakable emotional conviction. It's the kind of grand finale that lingers long after the final note.

Since emerging in 2013, Columbus, Ohio's STARSET have become one of modern rock's most distinctive and commercially successful acts, amassing nearly 5 billion global streams, including more than 1.7 billion on Spotify alone, earning RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications, scoring multiple Billboard Mainstream Rock Top 10 hits, and building a devoted global fanbase through cinematic storytelling and immersive live productions that blur the line between concert and science-fiction experience.

Lauded by Forbes as having "one of the most firmly established brands of any modern rock band," STARSET are creating a true multimedia empire with music at its core. STARSET are one of the most successful and visually and conceptually ambitious acts in rock music. The band's impact is best captured in its massive numbers: STARSET have accumulated billions of streams worldwide. Their breakout hit "My Demons" has become a rock staple, earning multi-platinum certifications and dominating alternative and active rock charts. Meanwhile, their cinematic, sci-fi–driven live shows sell out venues across North America, Europe, and beyond — due to the passionate vigor with which their fanbase follows the band.

Continuing to push creative boundaries both on and off the stage, STARSET will bring their transportive live production to cities across North America throughout September and October.

STARSET ON TOUR:
WITH BREAKING BENJAMIN, CHEVELLE, + KAMI KEHOE:
10/02 — Las Vegas, NV — Michelob ULTRA Arena
10/03 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
10/05 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
10/07 — Albuquerque, NM — First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
10/10 — The Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10/12 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
10/13 — Rogers, AR — Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion
10/16 — Tuscaloosa, AL — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheatre
10/17 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
10/19 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/20 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
10/23 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
10/24 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live

NYC art-rockers ECCE SHNAK announce East Coast tour, previewing new album. 'Anna O' single is out now

NYC art-rockers Ecce Shnak are pleased to announce their upcoming nine-date East Coast tour, running November 11 through November 20, marking a significant new step toward the release of their forthcoming full-length, “Dandy Variances”, due in early 2027 via Records, Man Records.

Formed in 2011, Ecce Shnak (pronounced “Eh-kay sh-knock”) is made up of David Roush (composer, bassist and baritone vocalist), Bella Komodromos (vocals), Chris Krasnow (guitar), Gannon Ferrell (guitar), and Henry Buchanan-Vaughn(drums). Known for their mind-blowing live shows, Ecce Shnak was forged in New York’s vibrant experimental music community, having developed a distinctive collision of art-rock ambition, grunge weight, theatrical songwriting, and experimental instincts.

This is the first string of live dates for Ecce Shnak since they hit the West and East Coast, as well as Great Britain, with UK music legends EMF, a relationship that also led to contributing guest vocals on EMF's stellar single 'LGBTQ+ Lover'.

Now Ecce Shnak takes their explosive performances through Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Quebec, Ontario, New York, New York and Maryland. As they move toward a full-length, audiences can hear some new material alongside songs from the band’s catalog, including 2025's 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP, mixed by Nicholas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Wild Nothing, War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy award-winning engineer Joe LaPorta (David Bowie, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend). 

Show-goers will catch an early glimpse of "Dandy Variances", which pushes the band’s established sound into a broader and more ambitious territory, including the singles 'Vincent', 'Eddie, Legalistic Homeslice' and their latest -- 'Anna O'. Combining art-rock swagger, grunge muscle and a distinctly theatrical sense of scale, this was based on a poem penned by Roush's mother Robin Kneubuhl.

Recorded and mixed by Roush and Jeff Lucci, this was mixed with Grammy Award-winning producer Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, Nine Inch Nails) and mastered by multi-platinum engineer Kris Crummett (Sum 41, Sleeping With Sirens).  The music video, directed by LA film producer DJay Brawner, sees Bella Komodromos play Anna, who is deeply distressed and entrapped in an asylum. Through an act of heroic resistance to the abuse, she finally sets herself free.

'Anna O' is out now, available from digital music platforms, including Bandcamp.  Tickets for the tour are already available for sale now.

NOVEMBER 2026 TOUR
Wed, Nov 11 - Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom (with Lee Emi & Cal in Red)
Thu, Nov 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Nikki Lopez (with Coral Moons)
Fri, Nov 13 - New Paltz, NY @ Scry Chappelle
Sat, Nov 14 - Boston, MA @ O'Brien's Pub (with Jordan Dean)
Sun, Nov 15 - Montreal, QC @ L'Esco
Tue, Nov 17 - Toronto, ON @ Dance Cave
Wed, Nov 18 - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
Thu, Nov 19 - Brooklyn, NY @ Main Drag (with Dream Prescription, PUSH! & The After Hours)
Fri, Nov 20 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery (with Catie Turner & Kiss Bang)

'ANNA O' CREDITS
Music by David Roush
Words by Robin Kneubuhl

Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci
Mixed by Mario McNulty
Mastered by Kris Crummett
DJay Brawner - Video Director & Senior Executive Producer
Max Rose - Executive Producer
Co-produced by David Roush, Beth Narducci & Brooks Jones
Single released by Records, Man Records
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR
Ecce Shnak photos by Rose Callahan. Stylist: Fay Leshner

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