STEVE HACKETT ANNOUNCES 2027 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

After 13 years, STEVE HACKETT is bringing his classic Genesis material back to North American stages with a brand-new show celebrating the very best of Genesis alongside highlights from his extensive solo career.

In 2013, Hackett's North American and UK tours culminated in an acclaimed performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, which was subsequently released as a live DVD. Since then, his timeless guitar work has continued to be heard throughout the classic Genesis albums of the 1970s, while Hackett and his world-class band have revisited several of those landmark records in concert to widespread acclaim.

Now, in 2027 and beyond, Hackett is taking the next step with a show featuring the very best Genesis songs from throughout his career, including some of the band's biggest fan favorites, alongside a selection of classic material from his many solo albums.

Joining Hackett on these dates will be his long-standing bandmates Lalle Larsson (keyboards), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Jonas Reingold (bass, guitar, backing vocals), Rob Townsend (saxophone, flutes, additional keyboards, backing vocals) and Felix Lehrmann (drums).

Concerning the upcoming dates, Hackett said, "I'll be bringing this thrilling new show out in 2027 to celebrate the very best of Genesis including the biggest fan favourites, as well as solo classics... To kick off, we'll hit the east coast to the Midwest in April. Get your tickets early... it will be a blast!"

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
hackettsongs.com

COMPLETE 2027 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES 

Saturday, April 10, 2027
Atlanta, GA — Center Stage Theater

Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Washington, DC — Warner Theatre

Thursday, April 15, 2027
Collingswood, NJ — Scottish Rite Auditorium

Friday, April 16, 2027
Collingswood, NJ — Scottish Rite Auditorium

Saturday, April 17, 2027
Lansdowne, PA — Lansdowne Theater

Monday, April 19, 2027
Ridgefield, CT — Ridgefield Playhouse

Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Ridgefield, CT — Ridgefield Playhouse

Wednesday, April 21, 2027
New York, NY — The Town Hall

Friday, April 23, 2027
Albany, NY — The Egg - Hart Theatre

Saturday, April 24, 2027
Boston, MA — Berklee Performance Center

Tuesday, April 27, 2027
Akron, OH — Goodyear Theater

Wednesday, April 28, 2027
Buffalo, NY — UB Center for the Arts

Thursday, April 29, 2027
Ithaca, NY — State Theatre of Ithaca

Saturday, May 1, 2027
Toronto, ON — Massey Hall

Sunday, May 2, 2027
Ottawa, ON — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Montréal, QC — Théâtre St-Denis

Thursday, May 6, 2027
Québec, QC — Palais Montcalm

GLORYHAMMER Release New Single "Starfighters of Leuchars" + Video! — WATCH

POWER METAL TITANS GLORYHAMMER RELEASE GRAND NEW SINGLE, "STARFIGHTERS OF LEUCHARS"  WATCH THE ANIMATED VIDEO!

NEW ALBUM, SPACE 1993: WRATH OF KOR-VIRLIATH, RELEASES THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026, VIA NAPALM RECORDS! — GET YOUR COPY NOW!

For the Eternal Glory of Dundee!

Nearing the release of their fifth album, Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath, power metal heroes GLORYHAMMER share another single. In ''Starfighters of Leuchars',' their hero Angus McFife V gains some help on his quest to save the universe. The song introduces his ace pilot allies — also pictured on the album's artwork – in a stunning orchestral landscape, proving their sound equally as grand as the intricate story they're telling. ''Starfighters of Leuchars'' once again comes with a lovingly animated video.

Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath releases this Friday, October 16. On the same day, GLORYHAMMER will be kicking off their tour. Starting in Toulouse, France, and ending in Glasgow in November, they will travel through Europe and the UK extensively, gathering their forces and recruiting new fighters. For the Eternal Glory of Dundee!

GLORYHAMMER about "Starfighters of Leuchars":
"Mighty warriors! Set H-foils to attack position. You may Hoot when ready."

Watch the Video for "Starfighters of Leuchars" Below:

The enemies of Dundee tremble as exalted power metal heroes GLORYHAMMER announce their long-awaited fifth album, Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath! Due for release on October 16 via Napalm Records, the album is a direct sequel to 2015's Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards, continuing the epic saga of the McFife dynasty. Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath follows Angus McFife V, the Crown Prince of Fife last seen in 2022's single "Fly Away," as he ventures into a perilous journey across spacetime that will lead him to the distant future of 1993, where his destiny lies.

Across 11 tracks, the band of heroes draws upon a more diverse range of influences than ever before, without ever compromising on the hook-driven, memorable songwriting that they are known for. From classic power metal to thrash, high energy synth rock to vast, sweeping orchestral soundscapes and more. Produced by the band themselves and mixed by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe), this is GLORYHAMMER as you've never heard them before.

Will Angus and his allies prevail in this titanic struggle? Or will the galaxy plunge into demonic chaos? Join GLORYHAMMER and find out —For the Eternal Glory of Dundee!

GLORYHAMMER about the new album:
"Mighty warriors, rejoice! The almighty GLORYHAMMER return triumphantly with a new chapter in the long and tumultuous history of the Intergalactic Empire of Fife. Multidimensional wormholes, abandoned space stations, and EPIC BATTLES await at the final frontier of Space 1993. FOR THE ETERNAL GLORY OF DUNDEE!"

Pre-Order Your Copy of Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath NOW, available in various limited formats:

GLORYHAMMER LIVE 2026:
ALBUM RELEASE TOUR:
WITH MAJESTICA + ARION:
10/16 — Toulouse, FR — Interference
10/17— Villava, ES — Sala Totem Aretoa
10/18 — Madrid, ES — Sala But
10/20 — Barcelona, ES — Razzmatazz 2
10/21 — Lyon, FR — Rayonne
10/23 — Stuttgart, DE — LKA Longhorn
10/24 — Hamburg, DE — Docks
10/25 — Utrecht, NL — Tivoli Vredenburg
10/26 — Copenhagen, DK — Amager Bio
10/28 — Helsinki, FI — Tavastia
10/30 — Stockholm, SE — Fryshuset
10/31 — Gothenburg, SE — Pustervik
11/01 — Oslo, NO — Rockefeller
11/03 — Berlin, DE — Festsaal Kreuzberg
11/04 — Warsaw, PL — Proxima
11/05 — Ostrava, CZ — Club Garage
11/06 — Hanover, DE — Capitol
11/07 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle 2
11/08 — Saarbrücken, DE — Garage
11/10 — Vienna, AT — Arena
11/11 — Nuremberg, DE — Hirsch
11/12 — Frankfurt, DE — Batschkapp
11/13 — Munich, DE — Backstage
11/14 — Leipzig, DE — Hellraiser
11/15 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
11/17 — Paris, FR — Machine du Moulin Rouge
11/18 — Antwerp, BE — Trix
11/20 — London, UK — Islington Assembly Hall
11/21 — Manchester, UK — Academy 2
11/22 — Glasgow, UK — Garage

GLORYHAMMER ARE:
Angus McFife V, Crown Prince of Fife — Vocals
Ser Proletius, Grand Master of the Space Knights of Crail — Guitars
The Hootsman, The Barbarian Warrior of Unst, King of California — Bass
Zargothrax, Dark Sorcerer of Auchtermuchty — Keyboards
Ralathor, Mysterious Hermit of Cowdenbeath — Drums

GAVIN ADCOCK EXTENDS THE DAY I HANG IT UP TOUR INTO 2027

On the heels of the release of his third major label album in three years, Georgia native Gavin Adcock announces new dates for The Day I Hang It Up 2027 Tour, with support from Blake Whiten on all dates. Artist pre-sale begins tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13 at 10am local time. Sign up for pre-sale access at GavinAdcockMusic.com. Public on sale begins this Friday, October 16 at 10am local time.
 
Following performances in Australia in March, Adcock will embark on the second leg of his headlining The Day I Hang It Up Tour on April 1, kicking off at Gatton Park in Lexington, KY, followed by two nights at The Factory in St. Louis, MO and stops in eight additional cities, including Oklahoma City, OK, Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD.
 
The Day I Hang It Up spans 26 tracks produced by Jay Rogers, with Adcock featured as a co-writer on all but four songs, as The Tennessean observes he “moves between country rock, traditional country, heartbreak and quieter reflections on what happens when the life you chased starts taking you away from the one you knew,” while FOX News lauds, “Expectations were high. Expectations are now met.”
 
Holler praises with his “raw, relatable persona, often drawing comparisons to country legends like Trace Adkins and Waylon Jennings, Adcock lies somewhere between head-banging rock and twangy country.”
 
The Day I Hang It Up follows the momentum of Own Worst Enemy, which debuted as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart AND the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release (Aug. 15, 2025). That rapid rise followed Adcock’s 2024 major-label debut Actin’ Up Again, which earned more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams during its release week, making it the highest-streaming major-label Country debut from a solo male artist that year and 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the entire genre.

Gavin Adcock The Day I Hang It Up 2026-2027 Tour
Newly Announced Dates in Italics
 
Oct. 15            Atrium Health Amphitheater || Macon, GA
Oct. 16            Coca-Cola Amphitheater || Birmingham, AL
Oct. 17            First Security Amphitheater || Little Rock, AR
Oct. 22            Fishers Event Center || Fishers, IN
Oct. 23            Knoxville Civic Coliseum || Knoxville, TN  
Oct. 24            Koka Booth Amphitheatre || Cary, NC
Oct. 29            Bojangles Coliseum || Charlotte, NC
Oct. 30            Enmarket Arena || Savannah, GA
Oct. 31            Hertz Arena || Estero, FL
Nov. 6             MGM Music Hall at Fenway || Boston, MA
Nov. 7             Santander Arena || Reading, PA
Nov. 13           Masonic Temple Theatre || Detroit, MI
Nov. 14           Van Andel Arena || Grand Rapids, MI
Dec. 10            The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas || Las Vegas, NV
March 6           Meatstock Gippsland || Melbourne, Australia
March 13         Meatstock Toowoomba || Toowoomba, Australia
April 1             Gatton Park || Lexington, KY
April 2             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 3             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 10           SJB Pavilion || Oxford, MS
April 29           Salem Civic Center || Salem, VA
May 1              The St. Augustine Amphitheatre || St. Augustine, FL
May 7              The Zoo Amphitheatre || Oklahoma City, OK
May 8              White Oak Music Hall || Houston, TX
May 13            Virginia Credit Union LIVE! || Richmond, VA
May 14            Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena || Atlantic City, NJ
May 15            Pier Six Pavilion || Baltimore, MD
May 27            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX
May 28            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Music From TOK WATCH + LISTEN

German modern metal force TOK (The Oklahoma Kid) continue their uncompromising new chapter with the release of their crushing new single "BURNOUT," out now via Arising Empire.

Following the explosive arrival of "SPIT," "BURNOUT" pushes TOK even further into the raw, confrontational territory that defines this new era of the band. Built around punishing riffs, relentless grooves and an undeniable sense of urgency, the track channels frustration with a world designed to keep people moving, producing and obeying until there is nothing left to give.

At its core, "BURNOUT" is a refusal to play along. Taking aim at empty promises, forced conformity and the pressure to stay in line, the song captures the moment when exhaustion turns into resistance. Rather than accepting a system that demands people sacrifice their individuality in pursuit of an increasingly hollow idea of success, TOK push back with a simple message: break away before someone else gets the chance to define who you are.

Musically, "BURNOUT" is TOK at their most immediate and aggressive. Huge riffs collide with pounding rhythms, volatile vocals and an infectious groove-heavy approach, carrying the rebellious spirit of the ’90s and early 2000s into the band’s own unmistakably modern sound. It is direct, confrontational and built for impact, without sacrificing the technical precision and adventurous songwriting that have always set The Oklahoma Kid apart.

With Tobias Rische, formerly of ALAZKA and Novelists, now fronting the band, TOK have entered an exciting new phase of their career. His arrival has brought a new vocal intensity and attitude to a band already known for constantly challenging the boundaries of modern heavy music, while their renewed sonic and visual identity feels more instinctive, abrasive and fearless than ever before.

Formed in Germany in 2012, The Oklahoma Kid have spent more than a decade carving out their own space within the European heavy scene. Across releases including their debut album Solarray, its ambitious follow-up Tangerine Tragic and 2024’s Featherminded EP, the band have consistently evolved their sound, combining technical precision, crushing heaviness, massive grooves and experimentation rather than settling into conventional metalcore formulas.

Along the way, TOK have shared stages with international heavyweights including Hatebreed, Stick To Your Guns, Carnifex and Evergreen Terrace, establishing themselves as a formidable live act and one of Germany’s most distinctive modern metal exports.

Now, that experience is feeding into something new. Where "SPIT" introduced a darker and more fearless incarnation of the band, "BURNOUT" kicks the door wide open, presenting TOK with renewed focus, aggression and confidence.
No more gods. No more kings. No more chains.

With "BURNOUT," TOK refuse to carry the weight any longer.

TOK LIVE:
10/16 — Hamburg, DE — CONSVMER ABGRUND TOUR
10/18 — Erfurt, DE — CONSVMER ABGRUND TOUR

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Music From Hopsydian, WATCH + LISTEN

Following its digital arrival earlier this year, Italian rising metalcore force HOPSYDIAN are giving their striking debut EP A Graceful Sin a physical form. Set for release on October 9 via Arising Empire, the EP will be available on gold vinyl and CD, accompanied by exclusive new merchandise.

Already surpassing one million streams, A Graceful Sin introduced HOPSYDIAN as one of the most intriguing new names emerging from the European heavy scene. Across five tracks – "GLARE," "DEVOTE," "SIGHT," "ELYSIUM," and "HEAVENLY" — the Milan-based band create a world that feels as much like a ceremony as a conventional metalcore record.

Watch the video for "HEAVENLY" below.

Epic, dark and deeply atmospheric, A Graceful Sin exists in the space between worship and transgression. Its songs explore devotion, love, obsession, sin and the seductive desire to transcend human limitations, constantly playing with opposing forces: holiness and corruption, light and shadow, beauty and brutality. The gold that dominates the record’s visual identity becomes a symbol of the divine, while something darker continually lurks beneath its surface.

Musically, HOPSYDIAN translate that duality into enormous cinematic soundscapes. Delicate melodies and shimmering electronics give way to crushing guitars, explosive dynamics and towering, chant-ready choruses, combining modern metalcore with elements of alt-metal and post-hardcore. The result is simultaneously intimate and monumental, creating an almost ritualistic atmosphere that runs through the entire EP.

It is a remarkably defined identity for a band still at the beginning of its story. Formed in Milan in 2024, HOPSYDIAN consist of vocalist Myles Idolo, guitarists Loris Ronchi and Nikolay Deliyski, and bassist Roberto Vezi, while the identity of their drummer remains deliberately concealed. Even their name reflects the contrasts at the heart of the project: HOPSYDIAN combines Hope and Obsidian, representing resilience and rebirth alongside darkness and shadow. Benjamin Wilson of Caskets also helped the band develop the artistic direction surrounding the project.

Despite their young history, HOPSYDIAN have already made an impression far beyond the studio. The band made their live debut on the main stage of Slam Dunk Italy in 2025, sharing the bill with acts including LANDMVRKS, A Day To Remember, and Caskets, before later supporting Caskets in Milan. In 2026, their rapid ascent continued with an appearance at Germany’s Summer Breeze Open Air, while their growing streaming numbers underline the momentum surrounding the band.

Now, A Graceful Sin receives the physical treatment its carefully constructed visual and sonic world demands. Available as a striking gold 12" vinyl, CD digisleeve and alongside an exclusive Angel T-Shirt, the release transforms HOPSYDIAN’s collision of gold, divinity, darkness and modern heaviness into something tangible.

With A Graceful Sin, HOPSYDIAN have done more than introduce their sound. They have created a world of their own – cinematic, spiritual, seductive and devastatingly heavy – and established themselves as one of the most exciting new names to watch in modern European metalcore.

HOPSYDIAN LIVE:
12/8 — Paderno Dugnano, IT — Sace6 + Hopsydian + Love Is Noise

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Music From Resolve — WATCH + LISTEN

French heavyweights RESOLVE return with their crushing new single "Godtier," offering another glimpse into their recently announced third album, Spread My Ashes Into Space, due January 15 via Arising Empire.

Following the first taste of their next chapter, "Godtier" pushes RESOLVE deeper into the ambitious world surrounding the upcoming record. Ferocious, expansive, and driven by the band’s unmistakable sense of scale, the track captures the collision of intensity, atmosphere and emotion that continues to define their evolving sound.

Speaking of the new single, vocalist Anthony Diliberto shares, "While a lot of the Spread My Ashes Into Space ideas and concepts are about wanting to step back and escape, 'Godtier' could be almost the polar opposite. It's about willingly flying straight into the fire. The lyrics are telling this story of a character steering a spaceship into a dying sun, but the core meaning of this is deeply human. It's about chasing a thrill that you know is eventually going to break you.

"Whether it's the physical and mental toll of what we do, or simply pouring every ounce of yourself into a passion, you’re eventually reminded that pushing yourself to the absolute limit comes with its price. You know the crash that follows the euphoria is going to hurt. But there is an undeniable, almost addictive beauty in experiencing that level of intensity. Instead of fearing the inevitable collapse, this track is about embracing it. It's that moment where you stop fighting the exhaustion, look at the vibrant chaos around you, and decide the rush is simply worth the damage. It's a surrender to the beauty of not always being in control."

With Spread My Ashes Into Space, RESOLVE are setting their sights far beyond the confines of the world around them. The Lyon quartet have always approached heavy music with a widescreen vision, combining punishing riffs, soaring melodies and immersive electronics with influences that stretch well beyond the boundaries of modern metal. On their third full-length, that ambition takes on an almost literal dimension as the band look towards the vastness of space as both an escape and a source of inspiration.

Talking about the forthcoming album, Diliberto shares, "In a world where we value appearances over true worth, where aesthetics have replaced the soul, where numbers outweigh substance, where the façade is so often far removed from the truth, I no longer feel like I belong. Spread My Ashes Into Space is a record born from that suffocating feeling. It is a refusal to pretend anymore.

"Each song is a new destination, a different perspective, an attempt to make sense of a world that grows heavier on my shoulders with each passing day, in a society that has forgotten what truly matters. When my time comes, I dream that my ashes will be scattered among the stars, where perhaps authenticity and a sense of true peace still remain. There has to be something better out there.

"But this record is not just another reflection on the world around us. It is a voyage inward. Some songs unveil my deepest wounds, the scars and traumas that have shaped the way I see life and fueled these reflections. I’m not hiding anymore. Life, in its rawest form, is not all bliss and beauty. It is within this fragile balance between disillusionment and the longing for something beyond that this album finds its truest voice. Spread My Ashes Into Space is more than a title, it is a manifest, an exhale, a final hope that, beyond our self-imposed limits, there may still be a place where beauty, love, and poetry remain."

Over the past decade, RESOLVE have steadily grown into one of the most distinctive names in contemporary heavy music. Emerging from Lyon, France, the four-piece have built a sound that balances sheer force with melody, atmosphere and emotional weight, establishing an identity that reaches far beyond conventional genre boundaries.

Since introducing themselves with debut single "Exposed", the band have taken their music onto increasingly bigger stages, sharing bills with the likes of Architects, Every Time I Die, While She Sleeps, Underoath and ERRA. Their relentless touring has seen them build a formidable live reputation across Europe while also expanding their presence in the United States.

Their previous album, Human, marked another major step forward for the band. Among its standout moments, "Older Days," featuring Paleface Swiss and Ten56, has grown into one of RESOLVE's most successful tracks to date. With tens of millions of streams now accumulated worldwide, the band continue to reach an ever-growing international audience.

Spread My Ashes Into Space now marks the beginning of RESOLVE's most ambitious era yet. Across the record, the band expand every element that has brought them this far, pushing their heaviness, cinematic scope and emotional intensity into new territory while refusing to place limits on where their sound can go next.

RESOLVE ON TOUR:
9/24 — Quebec, CA — Théâtre Capitole
1/20 — Reims, FR — La Cartonnerie
1/21 — Strasbourg, FR — La Laiterie
1/22 — Villeurbanne, FR — Transbordeur
1/23 — Montpellier, FR — Rockstore
1/24 — Limoges, FR — CCM John Lennon
1/26 — Toulouse, FR — Le Metronum
1/27 — Cenon, FR — Le Rocher de Palmer
1/28 — Nantes, FR — Warehouse
1/29 — Wasquehal, FR — The Black Lab
1/30 — Paris, FR — La Cigale

SEPTICFLESH Announce North American Headline Shows Alongside Dates As Special Guests For ARCH ENEMY And THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER

Symphonic metal ensemble SEPTICFLESH have announced four North American headline tour dates. Joining ARCH ENEMY and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER for the Wrath Across North America 2026 tour as special guests, SEPTICFLESH will perform their headline shows alongside these tour dates. After completing another masterful full orchestral performance at the legendary Plotiv Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Bulgaria this past weekend, Greek titans SEPTICFLESH are ready to take on North America!

On October 29 SEPTICFLESH will perform at the Old Town Theatre, Old Town, Maine, with November 6 seeing the symphonic metal act appear at Skylark, Rock Island, Illinois. On November 17, the band are headed to the McDonald Theatre in Eugene, Oregon, and Ace of Spades in Sacramento, California, on November 18. These newly announced dates will see SEPTICFLESH present their immersive and highly emotive heavy sound in a headline setting. 

SEPTICFLESH are joining CRYPTA and THROWN INTO EXILE as support for ARCH ENEMY and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's co-headline tour, Wrath Across North America 2026. This upcoming explosion of ferocious heavy music acts kicked off on October 5 at the Municipal Auditorium, Riverside, California. 

North America 2026 Tour Dates
10/09 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
10/11 - Dallas, TX - Echo
10/12 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
10/13 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre
10/15 - Orlando, FL - Beacham
10/16 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
10/18 - Tampa, FL - Jannus
10/20 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Heaven)
10/21 - Charlotte, NC - Fillmore
10/22 - Raleigh, NC - Ritz
10/24 - New York, NY - Palladium Times Square
10/25 - Silver Spring, MD - Fillmore Silver Spring
10/26 - Philadelphia, PA - TLA
10/28 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Worcester
10/29 - Old Town, ME - Old Town Theatre*
10/30 - Quebec City, QC - Videotron Centre Hall
10/31 - Montreal, QC - Olympia
11/01 - Toronto, ON - Danforth
11/03 - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
11/04 - Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
11/05 - Cleveland, OH - Agora
11/06 - Rock Island, IL - Skylark*
11/07 - Minneapolis, MN - Fillmore
11/08 - Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cummings Theatre
11/09 - Saskatoon, SK - Coors Event Centre
11/11 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall
11/12 - Edmonton, AB - Midway
11/14 - Vancouver, BC - The Key
11/16 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
11/17 – Eugene, OR* - McDonald Theatre
11/18 – Sacramento, CA* - Ace of Spades

* SEPTICFLESH headline show

SEPTICFLESH signed with Nuclear Blast Records for their 2022 full length offering, Modern Primitive, with returning producer Jens Bogren. Continuing their collaboration with the Filmharmonic Orchestra of Prague, SEPTICFLESH recruited a full adult choir, a full children choir and a variety of ethnic instruments on Modern Primitive. The result is a sound that combines emotional, symphonic/soundtrack music with aggressive death metal.


Connect With SEPTICFLESH:
Website: https://www.septicflesh.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septicflesh_band/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/septicfleshband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Septicflesh_Tv/

Skillet "Unleashes After the Storm" EP Lead By "Grave Stomper" — WATCH

Multi-Platinum rock band Skillet today unleashes its highly anticipated new independent EP, After the Storm, a six-song collection that finds one of the world's biggest rock bands delivering some of the heaviest, most vulnerable and hopeful music of its nearly 30-year career. Leading today's release is focus track ''Grave Stomper,'' a hard-hitting anthem that embodies the fighting spirit at the heart of After the Storm. The EP arrives amid a remarkable period of momentum for Skillet, including 30 million RIAA-certified units across 21 titles, 11 newly awarded certifications led by the career-defining ''Monster'' soaring to 7X Platinum, more than 12 million monthly Spotify listeners, a wave of national media attention and a U.S. headline tour already selling out in multiple markets.

LISTEN TO AFTER THE STORM

LISTEN TO '"GRAVE STOMPER"

Produced by David Cowell (Sleep Theory) and the band's own Korey Cooper, After the Storm marks both a return to Skillet's heavier musical roots and one of its most personal creative statements to date. The project brought frontman John Cooper back to his hometown of Memphis to record for the first time since Skillet's 2003 album Collide.

Inspired by seasons of betrayal, grief, anger and depression—and the perseverance, faith and hope that emerged on the other side — the EP finds Cooper writing from one of the most vulnerable places of his career.

''This EP is special to me,'' says Cooper. ''It reignites what Skillet was always meant to be—which is music that helps lift people out of dark times. I wrote these songs because I needed to be lifted out of my darkness.''

Skillet's Live Nation Still Screaming Tour is underway now, with multiple markets already selling out (Long Island, Minneapolis, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, and Orlando) and strong ticket sales continuing across the run.

The U.S. headline tour follows a landmark European trek earlier this year that delivered the largest international audiences of Skillet’s career, bringing approximately 90,000 fans across 23 cities, with sold-out shows and record-setting ticket sales at venues including Paris' Zénith.

The current tour continues through November, bringing together nearly three decades of hits with the new music from After the Storm.

TOUR DATES + TICKETS

Arizona Rap Metal Unit DROPOUTKINGS Share ''Deadname'' Video – WATCH

Last year, trap metal progenitors DROPOUT KINGS dropped Yokai, the final record featuring enigmatic frontman Adam Ramey following his untimely passing. After bringing together a career-spanning lineup of Kings current and past, the band took this celebration of Rameys life on the road to share with fans as everyone tried to heal from the shock. Lauded by fans and critics alike, with Nu Metal Agenda stating that "the name Dropout Kings should be on more people's lips, no matter what the band's next move may be," Yokai proved to be a unifying force to a hurting community.

Post-release, the band has also released the video for "Deadname." The neon-tinged, tumultuous digital visuals heighten the emotional song's desperate energy. A mixture of They Live and the Ninja Turtles, there's a subterranean vibe to the music video. The band is violently illuminated with vibrant, flashing flares of color that paint them inexciting glows. 

About the video, DROPOUT KINGS' Black Cat Bill states:
"Some songs you sing, others you let the spirits speak through you. This is 'Deadname.'"

Check Out The Official Music Video for "Deadname" BELOW.

Order Your Copy of Yokai HERE.

Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, DROPOUT KINGS fuse the raw energy of nu‑metal and rap, a synergy Adam helped forge from the very beginning. Just weeks before his tragic passing on May 19, 2025 at age 32, Adam completed the finishing touches on what he considered the band's most personal and powerful album to date.

Yokai is more than an album — it's a legacy. Across its tracks, the influence of Adam's dynamic stage presence and lyrical authenticity resonates profoundly. The album channels the same heart‑pounding aggression and rap‑rock fusion that brought hits like "Virus" to the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts, but with an added emotional depth that can only come from one final shared chapter.

DROPOUT KINGS said upon the announcement of the album:
"It's with an incredible mix of emotion and devotion that we announce the release of our new album, Yokai! However, so much more than just new music, this album is our greatest dedication to the late legend, new father and cherished brother, Adam Ramey. Not just entertainment, but a testimony to the ambition, struggle, pain and indomitable will that has made the Dropout Kings who they are. Not only a journey into the hearts and souls of the band during a time of their greatest loss as well as the experience of Trap Metal's evolution, but the soundtrack to the realization of dreams and the defeat of nightmares across the world. We ask that you listen, enjoy and join us in the mission of not just uplifting and remembering the spirit of one of the best men we'll ever know, but in creating a better world so that those like you, him and us can LIVE better and with brighter futures ahead."

DROPOUT KINGS LIVE:
With Ghøstkid, Seven Blood, Stain The Canvas:
4/4 — Zurich, Switzerland — Komplex Klub
4/5 — Munich, Germany — Backstage Halle
4/6 — Nuremberg, Germany — Z-Bau
4/7 — Frankfurt, Germany — Das Bett
4/9 — Krakow, Poland — Hype Park
4/10 — Budapest, Hungary — Analog Music Hall
4/11 — Prague, Czech Republic — Bike Jesus
4/12 — Dresden, Germany — Club Puschkin
4/13 — Berlin, Germany — Hole44
4/15 — Oberhausen, Germany — Kulttempel
4/17 — Hamburg, Germany — Bahnhof Pauli
4/19 — London, UK — Oslo
4/20 — Manchester, UK — Rebellion
4/21 — Nottingham, UK — Rescue Rooms
4/23 — Paris, France — Backstage By The Mill
4/24 — Zulte, Belgium — The Cluck Factory
4/25 — Nijmegen, Netherlands — Doornroosje

DROPOUT KINGS ARE:
Black Cat Bill — Vocals
Rob Sebastian — Vocals
Chucky Guzman — Guitar
The Cowboy Drummer — Drums

SYMETRIA Release New EP "All or Nothing" via Curtain Call Records

Hard Rock/Metal Band Celebrates 10 Years With New EP Featuring Singles “The Game,” “XIII” and “All or Nothing”

Hard rock/metal band SYMETRIA are turning the page on their next chapter with the release of their new EP, All or Nothing, out now via Curtain Call Records. The three-song release features the previously released singles “The Game” and “XIII,” along with the EP’s title track, “All or Nothing.”

"The Game is really about the two games of life," explains the band. "The finite game is one you can play to win, and then it's over. The infinite game is different. It's played so that existence can continue and future generations have a game left to play. If not enough people are participating in that infinite game, everything eventually falls apart, and there are no games left to play at all."

Following the overwhelmingly positive response to “The Game,” Symetria continued building momentum with the release of “XIII,” giving fans another glimpse into the band’s evolving sound and setting the stage for the complete All or Nothing EP.

“XIII” (Thirteen) finds Symetria pushing their sound forward while maintaining the raw energy and musicianship that have defined the band throughout their journey. The track weaves together intricate melodies, driving rhythms, powerful instrumentation, and an engaging lyrical presentation, delivering a dynamic hard rock/metal experience built for both the headphones and the live stage.

"'XIII' isn't just a song, it's a celebration, a gift, a tribute if you will to all the bands and artists who paved the way for heavy music from the beginning.  We, as a band, don't do covers.  We write music.  When the idea of paying tribute or homage to our predecessors came along it was never about who's song to cover, or what band to tribute.  That's not our style.  We're artists.  We create.  So we decided to pay tribute to those who we look up to, thank them for what they did, who they are, the risks they took, and the music they created that inspired us and so many others to start out on this journey in music for ourselves by writing a song about it.  Honestly, what better way is there to truly pay tribute to a legend than to write a song about them, about the music, and maybe a little bit about what it meant to us. A song that will live forever in tribute to them just as the music they created will," shares the band.

“'All or Nothing' is a revolution song. From there make of it what you will. Take a look around yourself at the world right now, we are literally standing in the shadow of the next 'All or Nothing' moment in history, and it’s gaining on us fast. It seems like every-time you turn around anymore the world is changing the rules on you, changing the terms of the dream, changing the cost of freedom and what it actually means." 

There will be a full production video for “All or Nothing” coming later this year. 

Recorded at SoundMine Studio in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, All or Nothing was produced and mixed by acclaimed producer Dan Malsch, whose production brings added depth, power, dynamics, and expansive sonic character to Symetria’s latest material. The result is a release that captures the band’s hard-hitting approach while showcasing their continued growth as songwriters and performers.

The release marks a significant milestone for Symetria, who are celebrating 10 years of creating music, performing live, and evolving their sound. A decade into their journey, the band is showing no signs of slowing down. Instead, Symetria are expanding their reach with an increasingly ambitious live schedule and setting their sights on bringing their music to audiences well beyond their home region.

The band will make their second consecutive appearance at B’N’R Fest on Saturday, November 7, in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. The Reading-area music festival brings together some of the longest-running and most respected local and regional acts from across the Eastern Pennsylvania music scene, making the return appearance another milestone in Symetria’s ongoing live journey.

With All or Nothing now available, Symetria are also looking toward their next major step: their first full touring campaign. The band currently has plans in the works to hit the road, with a late summer or fall 2027 tour being targeted.

Ten years in, Symetria are embracing the title of their latest release All or Nothing as they enter a new era defined by new music, bigger stages, and an ambition to take their sound further than ever before.

All or Nothing is out now via Curtain Call Records.

https://orcd.co/mm1ma3q

Symetria has launched an official website that you can find at : 

http://symetria.band

Sat. November 7th @ B'N'R' Fest in Birdsboro, PA

Sat. November 21st @ Alder Brewing in Reading, PA

Sat. December 12th@ Goodfella's in Pottsville, PA

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TUNGSTEN Celebrate Release of Brand New Studio Album Ashes Today New Music Video for "Supernova" Out Now!

Finally, the wait is over: Swedish power metal force TUNGSTEN is celebrating the release of their brand new studio album, Ashes, out now via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music! Packed with the band's signature blend of powerful riffs, soaring melodies and infectious energy, the new record sees TUNGSTEN deliver another electrifying dose of modern power metal.

To mark the occasion, the band has also unleashed a brand new music video for "Supernova", offering fans another taste of the album's explosive energy. Watch the video now and dive into the world of Ashes!

Following a strong entry into the metal scene with their 2019 debut “We Will Rise” and a steady rise through albums like “Tundra,” and “Bliss,” the band now return with a powerful new chapter. Between touring and live performances throughout 2025, TUNGSTEN focused on writing material for their new album, aiming to create a worthy follow-up to 2024’s “The Grand Inferno.” 

Ashes sees TUNGSTEN continue their crusade, delivering irresistible metal with anthemic choruses and a fresh surge of energy that pushes their signature sound even further. The album captures everything the band stands for: powerful songwriting, massive hooks, and a dynamic mix of melody and heaviness that makes it one of their strongest and most focused releases to date!
 
In support of Ashes, the band is currently on a co-headline tour with INDUCTION, joined by special guests KILMARA. Following the tour, TUNGSTEN will play a string of headlining shows across Sweden and Norway. Find all current and upcoming dates listed below!
 

Order Ashes now at this location: https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR

The band has toured extensively alongside acts such as Bloodbound, Firewind, Sonata Arctica and All For Metal, and appeared at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival, Leyendas Del Rock, RockHarz Festival, Midalidare Metal Fest and Riverside Rock Fest, continuously building a strong live reputation.  


ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026
With INDUCTION & Special Guests KILMARA:
09.10.26 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser
10.10.26 – DE – Passau @ Zauberberg
11.10.26 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Die Stadtmitte
12.10.26 – CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg
13.10.26 – AT – Salzburg @ Rockhouse
14.10.26 – DE – Mörlenbach @ Live Music Hall
15.10.26 – DE – Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli
16.10.26 – DE – Lingen @ Alter Schlachthof
17.10.26 – DE – Solingen @ Laut und Hart Festival
18.10.26 – DE – Selb @ Rockclub Bayern
 

ASHES TOUR:
22.10.2026 – SE – Lund, Mejeriet
23.10.2026 – SE – Gothenburg, Valand
24.10.2026 – SE – Örebro, Rockbar
25.10.2026 – NO – Oslo, Salt
26.10.2026 – SE – Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
09.–10.04.2027 – DK – Roskilde, Epic Fest 2027

For more info and tickets visit: https://tungstenofficial.net/Tour 

BURTON C. BELL AND THE VOID ANNOUNCE DECEMBER EAST CANADIAN RUN

Burton C. Bell and The Void will head to Canada this December for a special four-show warm-up run, setting the stage for a busy 2027 and bringing Bell’s next creative chapter to Canadian audiences.

As the founding vocalist and lyricist of Fear Factory, Bell was the band’s only consistent member for more than 30 years. His unmistakable voice, lyrics and creative vision helped define a catalog that became highly influential in industrial and modern metal.

For the past two years, Bell has focused on building what comes next, bringing together a new group of musicians and creating Burton C. Bell and The Void. Heavy, groovy, dark and moody, the project brings his signature vocal presence into a new creative space, with its own identity and a vision firmly focused on the future.

The December performances offer fans an opportunity to experience this new chapter live as Burton C. Bell and The Void build momentum heading into 2027.

CANADIAN TOUR DATES — DECEMBER 2026

December 8 — Montreal, Quebec — Piranha Bar

December 9 — Ottawa, Ontario — Rainbow Bistro

December 10 — Quebec City, Quebec — La Source de la Martinière

December 12 — Toronto, Ontario — Rockpile

VIP packages are on sale now. Visit BurtonCBell.com for tour information and VIP access. Concert admission is sold separately.

“OBSOLETE BY WORD OF MOUTH” SPOKEN-WORD TOUR

Bell is also currently on his Obsolete By Word Of Mouth spoken-word tour, with three intimate October appearances. There is one show left tonight! 

October 9 — The Space — Las Vegas, Nevada

For all three events, doors open at 7 p.m., the spoken-word performance begins at 8 p.m., and the program concludes at 9 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Attendees will be asked to silence and put away their cell phones for this social experiment. No filming or recording is permitted.

Tickets and information:
https://www.burtoncbell.com/

ORBIT CULTURE Share "The Path I Walk" (Feat. Tina Guo) Video — WATCH // "Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition)" Arrives 10/9

Another milestone for Sweden's ORBIT CULTURE.

Not only are they gearing up for extensive touring across the UK, Europe, and North America, but they are also set to release 'Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition)', the director's cut of their cinematic and highly successful latest studio album.

The band unveils a very special collaboration with renowned cellist Tina Guo: The video for the emotional track ''The Path I Walk,'' created by their longtime creative partners Riivata Visuals.

Watch ''The Path I Walk'' Video below.

The band shares, ''We've always been a bit uneasy about bringing someone else into our music, but Tina Guo was the exception. Ever since we saw her perform in Stockholm in 2017, we'd joked about working with her one day. When the label suggested a guest for 'The Path I Walk,' we threw her name out, fully expecting nothing to come of it. Then our A&R, Mike Gitter, simply said, 'I know her.'

"We initially worked out her parts in MIDI using her own sample library, but hearing her actual performance was something else entirely. The emotion she brought completely changed the song and took it further than we'd imagined.

"What stayed with us just as much was how kind and down to earth she was throughout the whole process. For someone with her talent and experience, there was no ego at all. We're incredibly proud to have her on this song, and grateful that an idea we'd joked about for years actually happened."

The creation of Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition)' was a heartfelt undertaking for the band: ''We’re proud to release the Deluxe Edition of Death Above Life and finally share 'Nuclear God,' 'Spiral Head,' and 'The Form Not Meant To Be.' It's always exciting to put out songs that people haven’t heard yet, and we're looking forward to seeing what everyone makes of these three.

"We also wanted the physical release to be something people could spend time with. The 40-page Artbook and Mediabook give us more room to show the artwork and bring people further into the world of the record. We put a lot into Death Above Life, both musically and visually, so it feels good to bring those parts together in this edition.

"Thank you to everyone who has listened to the album, picked up a copy or come out to hear these songs live. It means a lot to us, and we're excited to share more with you.''

For this special release, the band opened up their photo archives, offering an intimate collection of live photographs and behind-the-scenes moments. Pre-order here!

The release of Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition) also marks the beginning of another touring cycle for ORBIT CULTURE. First, they will join Amon Amarth's ''The Allfather Awakens Tour'' across Europe alongside Soilwork. Immediately afterward, they will embark on the second leg of Trivium's ''The Crown in the Grave Tour'' across the U.S. and Canada, which also features In Flames and Frozen Soul.

The band comments, ''We've got a lot of touring ahead of us, starting with Amon Amarth on their 'The Allfather Awakens' EU/UK Tour, where we'll be direct support with Soilwork on the bill as well. Just seeing those three names together is pretty fucking cool. An all-Swedish package going across Europe and the UK, bringing a lot of heavy music with it. Swedish steel. We're proud to be part of that, and we can't wait to get back out and play.

"After that, we head over to the US to join Trivium, In Flames and Frozen Soul. It's a hell of a lineup, and to have both of these tours ahead of us feels a bit unreal when you stop and think about it.

"We're looking forward to seeing familiar faces and playing for people who might never have heard us before. Those shows give us a lot to prove, and we're hungry for it. Thank you to all the bands for having us along, and to everyone coming out. See you very soon.''

ORBIT CULTURE ON TOUR:
WITH TRIVIUM, IN FLAMES, + FROZEN SOUL:
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
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

For a deep dive into ORBIT CULTURE, watch the documentary "How Orbit Culture Became One Of Metal's Fastest Rising Bands | OFFSTAGE with Niklas Karlsson" by Scream Dudes — WATCH HERE

PHOTO CREDIT: Niklas Karlsson

ANKOR To Release New Album "I See Red" on 11/20

Opening up an inimitable world for heavy music, multi-cultural alternative metal quintet ANKOR — vocalist Jessie Williams (Bristol, UK), drummer Eleni Nota (Athens, Greece), guitarists David Romeu and Fito Martinez, and bassist Julio López (Catalonia, Spain) — proudly present their new album, I SEE RED, out November 20 via UNFD. Pre-order the album here.

To herald its release, they just unleashed a brand new single and music video entitled "ITACHI · blood moon."

Watch the video below. 

"ITACHI · blood moon" hints at the scope of ANKOR's immersive vision. Ominous guitar brings dimension to a hypnotic rhythm. Meannwhile, haunting vocal transmissions echo over a pounding beat, giving way to a corrosively catchy chorus, "Drown me in poison, I'll stay where it hurts." It concludes with a chilling invitation, "Make me your nightmare, let me haunt your sleep." The accompanying visual projects this image on screen through striking vignettes and arresting storytelling.

Fall into ANKOR's dark embrace and see RED with them...

About their forthcoming album, Jessie Williams said, "I See Red is a journey through pain, power, sacrifice, betrayal, loss and obsession. Each song tells the story of someone who was shaped by the world around them and by the choices they made when everything they believed in began to fall apart. Some sought peace. Some sought power. Some sacrificed everything for the people they loved. Others let hatred consume what was left of them. But none of them were born monsters. The world made them. And sometimes, when pain becomes the only thing you know, becoming the monster is easier than becoming the victim. Six names. Six paths. One color. I See Red."

Adding another layer to the project, each song on I SEE RED evokes the lore of prominent villains in the Naruto manga and anime series.

The album will also include their 2026 single, "DANZO · lying ghost" featuring MAH of Japanese rock powerhouse SiM. Since releasing in March, the track continues to gain traction with over 498.4k Spotify streams while the music video has tallied 255.7k views. It also received plugs from Distorted Sound Magazine, That Eric Alper, and Louder who named it among "The 12 Best New Metal Songs You Need To Hear This Week," going on to rave "it's a vibrant showcase of how unique the band are." The latter praised, "Heavy guitars and modern metalcore production collide with the band’s fascination with Asian pop culture, while the song’s central character gives its aggression a clear narrative target."

In other news, ANKOR will be supporting Amaranthe on their forthcoming Nordic tour. Rolling through cities across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Latvia, the trek kicks off on October 15 before ending on November 7. Shortly after, ANKOR will venture to Europe for a co-headline tour alongside Self Deception and Lauren Babic. The run begins on November 27 in Cologne, Germany followed by performances across France, the UK, Austria, Denmark, and more. The tour concludes on December 19 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Check out the full list of tour dates below.

Stay tuned for more music and news from ANKOR coming soon.

Welcome to their world.

NORDIC TOUR – SUPPORTING AMARANTHE:
10/15 — Huskvarna, SE
10/16 — Lund, SE
10/17 — Göteborg, SE
10/18 — Örebro, SE
10/20 — Karlstad, SE
10/22 — Stavanger, NO
10/23 — Bergen, NO
10/24 — Trondheim, NO
10/25 — Oslo, NO
10/27 — Falun, SE
10/28 — Umeå, SE
10/30 — Seinäjoki, FI
10/31 — Tampere, FI
11/1 — Jyväskylä, FI
11/3 — Rīga, LV
11/4 — Vilnius, LT
11/6 — Turku, FI
11/7 — Lahti, FI

EU/UK CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH SELF DECEPTION & LAUREN BABIC:
11/27 — Cologne, DE
11/28 — Hamburg, DE
11/29 — Utrecht, NL
12/1 — Kortrijk, BE
12/2 — Paris, FR
12/4 — Manchester, UK
12/5 — London, UK
12/6 — Birmingham, UK
12/8 — Aschaffenburg, DE
12/9 — Aarau, CH
12/11 — Karlsruhe, DE
12/12 — Vienna, AT
12/13 — Munich, DE
12/15 — Hannover, DE
12/16 — Berlin, DE
12/17 — Aarhus, DK
12/18 — Copenhagen, DK
12/19 — Stockholm, SE

Hillhaven Share Video for Newest Single "Out of Spite, Out of Mind" — WATCH

HILLHAVEN — Chris Kelly on vocals; Zach Moiser on drums; and guitarist Jaime GoWell — have shared the video for newest single "Out of Spite, Out of Mind." Watch it below. 

The track, is, essentially, hard rock built for radio, with a nostalgic, 2000s-born edge. "Out of Spite, Out of Mind" looks at the internal confrontation with the voice in your head that shows up when anxiety stalls your own ambition. It's a track about catching yourself mid-spiral and choosing to fight instead of freeze. Big hooks, bigger riffs, and a chorus made to be shouted back.

"On this week's episode of 'Chris' Inner Monologue,' this one really just comes from spending too many nights being annoyed at myself," explains Kelly. "All too frequently, I wind up having these internal battles where anxiety winds up stalling out all ambition, all progress, all productivity. Even as i'’s happening, it feels so stupid. Like 'why am I basically afraid of my computer right now?' I was having such a bitch of a time finding the topline that, eventually, the struggle for lyrics became the actual lyrics. Ultimately, it's become something of a mission statement to myself, and a big 'fuck you' to the parts of my brain that try to stifle me."

Previously, the band shared the video for the new single "Dead Doesn't Hurt," which premiered earlier over at SiriusXM Octane. Watch it here.

The band will also play a bunch of live shows later this month and has partnered with ADA for all upcoming releases.

HILLHAVEN LIVE:
10/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St Entry
10/21 — Chicago, IL — Avondale Backline
10/22 — Cleveland, OH — Mahall's

Hillhaven emerged, seemingly out of nowhere, in April of 2024. Featuring some familiar faces and boasting radio-tailored blend of rock and metalcore, lasting attention was quickly gained from listeners and radio programmers alike. By May of 2024, Hillhaven was a regular feature on rock music's premiere radio station — Sirius XM Octane who, to-date, has put seven Hillhaven singles into rotation. Hillhaven's seemingly endless onslaught of rock and metalcore anthems persisted, until the band made its live debut at the annual Metalcore festival, Christmas Burns Red — sharing the bill with August Burns Red, The Ghost Inside, The Devil Wears Prada & More. The band would soon-after partner with Sound Talent Group and Grandview Music.  Now, freshly signed to ADA Music and with a new body of work on the way, Hillhaven are primed and ready to continue its rapid ascent in the world of hard rock. This is only the beginning.

KAITLIN BUTTS ENLISTS HONKY TONKS AROUND THE GLOBE TO REVEAL THE TRACK LISTING FOR HELLO, HONKY TONK

There’s no better place to reveal a record called Hello, Honky Tonk than a honky tonk. This week, Tulsa-born singer/songwriter Kaitlin Butts enlisted honky tonks around the globe to unveil the track listing for her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Hello, Honky Tonk, out October 30 via Republic Records. Pre-save Hello, Honky Tonk HERE.

Beginning Monday this week, a different honky tonk or legendary music venue unveiled a new song from the album each day, turning the track-listing announcement into an international bar crawl through the world Butts created for Hello, Honky Tonk. From Nashville and Tulsa to Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Sydney and London, the daily reveals have brought the album’s complete 14-song track listing into that neon light.

The venues participating in the weeklong reveal include some of the most iconic honky tonks and live music rooms in the country and abroad, including Billy Bob’s Texas, Cain’s Ballroom, the Grand Ole Opry, Luckenbach Texas, John T. Floore’s Country Store, Skinny Dennis and the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, as well as Sydney’s Jolene’s and London’s Duke’s of Highgate.

“Hello, Honky Tonk is really a world of its own,” says Butts. “There are all these characters and stories and little moments happening inside of it, so I thought it would be fun to let the places that inspired that world introduce the songs. Honky tonks are where these stories live, so who better to tell you what’s coming?”

After a week of daily reveals, the complete list of participating honky tonks and venues include: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth, TX, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN, Luckenbach Texas, Luckenbach, TX, Showboat Saloon, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Jolene’s, Sydney, Australia, Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Jackson, WY, Tower Theatre, Oklahoma City, OK, John T. Floore’s Country Store, Helotes, TX,  Skinny Dennis, Nashville, TN, Harry’s Northgate, College Station, TX, Duke’s of Highgate, London, England, Brewster Street, Corpus Christi, TX and The Newberry, Great Falls, MT. 

The track listing reveal follows a string of new music from Hello, Honky Tonk, including “What More Could You Want,” which Country Central says, “two-steps towards something that feels built for props and blocking in a musical” along with tracks “I Wanna Be Bad” and “Never Really Mine.” The recently released “What More Could You Want” is a languid, Broadway-ready piano ballad and autobiographical sketch of a performer questioning how much more she has to give.

“That song feels exactly word for word what I feel like every day,” says Butts. “This tug and pull of loving this and craving this and loving to be on stage, loving every creative moment but also being stressed out wondering, ‘Do you like me? Do I need to be shinier? Do you want more?’”

Named one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated albums for 2026, Hello, Honky Tonk is a love letter to the honky tonks and nightlife that have shaped Butts while becoming a huge part of her life on the road. Recorded in Nashville with producer Tofer Brown (Carter Faith, Willow Avalon, Little Big Town), the album brings to life a bar like no other, populated by a cast of characters listeners might recognize from the dance floor, behind the bar or from the corner booth.

Inspired in part by the vaudeville vignettes of Chicago and Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Butts envisioned Hello, Honky Tonk as a place where all of these characters could coexist.

“The thought behind the concept was how in Chicago, the character Roxie Hart is dreaming up what her show would look like and all the people in it,” says Butts. “I picture all of this happening at Skinny Dennis here in Nashville. These are all the different people in the room. There's the bar fight that's happening. There's the bad girl that just got off work. There's me being the entertainer. There are so many people that really love the nightlife. It’s a connector for people.”

The album continues the momentum of Butts’ critically acclaimed Roadrunner! in 2024, a bold reimagining inspired by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! that landed on numerous year-end best-of lists and featured her viral anthem “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” which has amassed more than 157 million TikTok views and 67 million global streams.

Butts will celebrate the release of Hello, Honky Tonk with her Hello, Honky Tonk Live and In Person Tour, kicking off October 29 at Nashville’s Skinny Dennis before continuing with stops across Texas and Oklahoma in December. Her performance at Skinny Dennis sold out in four hours. Tickets for the remaining shows are available at kaitlinbutts.com.

HELLO, HONKY TONK LIVE AND IN PERSON TOUR DATES
Oct. 29 — Nashville, TN — Skinny Dennis SOLD OUT
Dec. 10 — College Station, TX — Harry’s Northgate
Dec. 11 — Helotes, TX — Floore’s Country Store
Dec. 12 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewster Street Ice House
Dec. 17 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
Dec. 18 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

For the latest news, music and tour dates, visit kaitlinbutts.com and follow @kaitlinbutts on Instagram and Facebookand @kaitlinbuttsmusic on TikTok.

LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SONG “KINDA LOVE IT”

Multi-platinum global superstar Lainey Wilson’s new song, “Kinda Love It,” is out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Listen HERE and watch the official music video BELOW. 

Written by Wilson, John Mayer, Kid Harpoon and Jon Decious, the infectious, upbeat track explores new sonic territory for Wilson and captures the thrill of being swept up in an exciting, yet unpredictable romance. 

The release adds to yet another landmark year for the 12x CMA-winner and reigning Entertainer of the Year, who will return to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 18. This is Wilson’s third time hosting following her solo debut last year (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991) and her first appearance in 2024 with Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. Wilson is also nominated in three categories this year—Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”)—and recently received the CMA International Artist Achievement Award. 

Additionally, Wilson will join Harry Styles for four shows at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium in May, while her single, “Phone, Keys, Wallet” (feat. John Mayer on guitar), is currently top 15 at country radio and continuing to climb. 

Earlier this year, Wilson released two additional tracks ("Younger You" with Miley Cyrus and "Can't Sit Still"), joined Chris Stapleton for a run of stadium shows and was the subject of an in-depth Netflix documentary, Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool (watch HERE). Wilson also made her film acting debut in Universal's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him, before appearing in season two of Netfllix's sitcom, Leanne.

The Grand Ole Opry member is a prolific, sought-after songwriter, who has scored nine #1 hits including “4x4xU” (3x Platinum), “Watermelon Moonshine” (3x Platinum) and “Heart Like A Truck” (4x Platinum), in addition to award-winning collaborations with Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, made her acting debut in Paramount’s hit television series, Yellowstone, and recently launched a new collaboration with MacKenzie-Childs, her fifth collection with Wrangler and her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection). 

Photo Credit: Erick Frost

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

October 10—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun
May 7—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 8—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 14—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 15—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
*with Harry Styles

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Darkwave-shoegaze pioneers Lowsunday revisit ‘Call Silence’ with 2 distinct electronic music visionaries

Pittsburgh-based darkwave-shoegaze pioneers Lowsunday present 'Call Silence Remixed', a 2-track released via Projekt Records, involving two artists with deep histories in the dark-music world, each of them finding their own unique way to re-envision the same song. Taking the original 'Call Silence' in radically different directions, together, they create a striking conversation between post-punk, EBM, industrial, darkwave, drone and ethereal music. 

The 'Silent Tribe Remix' by Psychotribe (aka Peter Guellard from DEATĦ B¥ LØVE) pushes the song into EBM and electronic territory, transforming its post-punk tension into something darker, more mechanical and hypnotic. The 'Call Silence' Remix by Sam Rosenthal (founder of Projekt Records and the creative force behind Black Tape For A Blue Girl), uses stark drones, spacious electronic layers and distant vocals to uncover a more vulnerable, emotional and atmospheric side.

Formed in 1994 as Low Sunday Ghost Machine, they emerged as a "retro-futurist" pioneer, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before the genres saw their modern revival. Their legacy was cemented with extended re-releases of their 1996 debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem' (for their 30th and 25th anniversaries). Having played an integral role in Lowsunday’s history over the years, Rosenthal served as an important catalyst in their return to music in 2025 after a nearly 25-year hiatus, now a duo made up of original member Shane Sahene (vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums) and Bobby Spell (bass, guitar, drums). 

Their recently-released 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP' and preceding ‘White EP' (ranked second in Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025) presents the band's first new material released since 1999. Both a reflection and a resurgence, these Lowsunday releases usher in a welcome return, marked by superb production and a renewed creative clarity, bridging three decades of distinct sonic legacy with balanced doses of escapism, dreamlike sounds, drones and feedback.

Lowsunday also present a stunning noir video for 'Call Silence - Silent Tribe Remix by Psychotribe', starring Shane Sahene and Sereny Welsby. Capturing tension between partners, perfectly set amidst brutalist backdrops like the University of Pittsburgh’s Posvar Hall, this video was filmed, produced and directed by Peter Guellard.  Enormous concrete surfaces, repeating geometric patterns, tunnels, corridors, and overwhelming architectural scale provided exactly the intended atmosphere.

"Peter Guellard is an incredibly driven and talented musician and producer. He takes this somewhere completely outside of anything we would've done and his video offers an entirely different experience. What began as a Hitchcock type drama, full of possible endings and unanswered questions, became something deeper—a beautifully constructed mystery. He has captured its coldness, its darkness, its depth, and its contrasts with awesome precision. The imagery has the power of a still ocean: seemingly calm on the surface, yet immense, mysterious, and full of worlds beneath it," says Shane Sahene.

"Sam Rosenthal’s remix captured a vulnerability we seldom show, bringing a completely different vision. The stark, droning layers and almost percussive reverbs create a palpable mood. He managed to uncover and amplify the emotional sentiment within the song, while making it feel entirely new. It’s been an honor to have our song reimagined by two people we have so much respect and appreciation for."

Bobby Spell adds, "Peter’s visual interpretation is as stark as that particular architecture and surroundings, visually creating a feeling of insignificance and loneliness. The feeling of isolation it creates is palpable and Sereny’s and Shane's characters compound that feeling with their apparent detachment. Peter had a clear vision of exactly what he wanted to do with it".

As of October 9, 'Call Silence Remixed' is out everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Lowsunday's two limited edition vinyl EPs and their expanded anniversary reissue albums are also available via Projekt Records' store. Further, Lowsunday's 'She Follows Rain' was also recently released as part of Cherry Red Records' 4-CD boxset 'We Are The Beautiful'.

Lowsunday perform next at Pittsburgh's Brillobox on Friday, October 9. Presented by Play Alone Records, they join Choir Boy., along with Crash Davidian and DJ Krass Advert. 

CREDITS
Lyrics by Shane Sahene
Track 1 written by Shane Sahene, Bobby Spell & Peter Guellard
Produced by Peter Guellard
Track 2 written by Shane Sahene, Bobby Spell & Sam Rosenthal
Produced by Sam Rosenthal
Mastering & cover artwork by Shane Sahene
Released via Projekt Records
Video filmed, produced & directed by Peter Guellard
Starring Shane Sahene & Sereny Welsby
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR 


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BLACKIE LAWLESS and K.K. DOWNING from W.A.S.P. and KK’s PRIEST Check In From the Road, Video

Heavy metal legends Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. and K.K. Downing of KK’s Priest and have joined forces to deliver an unmissable live experience on their massive 42-date tour across the U.S. and Canada. Highlighting the sheer momentum of the run, Lawless called it "one of the best tours you will ever see" and promised fans a true "quality show," while Downing declared the trek "on fire" as the band barrels through cities nationwide following a standout stop in Boston. With full details and ticket availability hosted on their official websites, both bands urge fans not to miss out as this high-octane tour hits towns across North America.

W.A.S.P. is again offering fans VIP tickets that give fans a chance to meet Blackie Lawless, get a personal photo with Blackie, autographs, tour the stage and take part in a very personal Q&A with Blackie. VIP tickets can be purchased at https://waspnation.myshopify.com

“W.A.S.P. -1984 TO HEADLESS” Tour Dates

10-09 - Des Plaines, IL    Des Plaines Theater

10-10 - St Charles, IL    Arcada Theater    

10-11 - St Charles, IL    Arcada Theater

10-13 - Glenside, PA    Keswick Theatre

10-14 - Harrisburg, PA    Capitol City Music Hall

10-15 - Cleveland, OH    Agoura Theater    

10-16 - Milwaukee, WI    Pabst Theater

10-17 - Green Bay, WI    EPIC Event Center

10-19 - Winnipeg, MB    Burton Cummings Theatre

10-21 - Edmonton, AB    Midway Music Hall    

10-22 - Calgary, AB    The Palace Theater

10-23 - Coquitlam, BC    Great Canadian Casino Vancouver - SOLD OUT

10-24 - Coquitlam, BC    Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

10-25 - Seattle, WA    Moore Theater

10-27 - San Jose, CA    San Jose Civic

10-29  - Rancho Mirage, CA    The Show @ Agua Caliente

10-30 - Las Vegas, NV    House Of Blues

10-31 - Anaheim, CA    The Grove

Tickets and VIP: www.WASPnation.com

GRAVEYARD - Release Lyric Video For 'Back From The Grave', The Opening Track Of Their New Album "Fever" Which Is Out Now!

Rock titans GRAVEYARD have officially released their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Fever, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records. Coinciding with the album’s arrival, the band has premiered an official lyric video for the album’s energetic opening track, ‘Back From The Grave’.

Right from the needle drop, the captivating groove of ‘Back From The Grave’ makes it unmistakably clear where the band is headed this time around: a triumphant return to GRAVEYARD’s heavy psych and heavy blues roots. Channeling the electrifying, vintage power of legendary albums like their much-loved classic Hisingen Blues, the track sets an explosive tone for the entire record—drenched in thick fuzz and fueled by a relentless rhythm section while still maintaining their soul-soaked grit.

The accompanying lyric video perfectly mirrors the hypnotic drive of ‘Back From The Grave’, pairing the track's infectious momentum with vintage visual styling that highlights the raw, bluesy swagger of the opening anthem.

Mixed by Pelle Gunnerfeldt—widely renowned for capturing the ferocious live energy of bands like The Hives, Refused, and Viagra Boys—and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering, Fever captures the unvarnished, high-voltage power of the Swedish quartet at full tilt.

Complemented by the record's bold visual identity created by Dutch artist Maarten Donders, Fever marks a celebrated return to form for the two-time Swedish chart-toppers. To mark today's release, GRAVEYARD will launch a co-headlining Scandinavian tour alongside BLUES PILLS, ahead of extensive European and UK tours throughout 2027.

As of today you can (and should!) stream Fever in full or puchase a physical copy via the link below.

PURCHASE / STREAM FEVER:
https://graveyard.bfan.link/fever

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'BACK FROM THE GRAVE' BELOW:

GRAVEYARD LIVE:

02.10. SE  Stavanger Rockfest

w/ BLUES PILLS & SKRAECKÖDLAN
31.10. SE  Eskilstuna, Lokomotivet *
06.11. SE  Mejeriet, Lund *
07.11. DK  Århus, Voxhall *
13.11. SE  Örebro, Club 700 *
14.11. SE  Karlstad, Nöjesfabriken *
20.11. SE  Falun, Magasinet *
21.11. SE  Norrköping Arbis *
27.11. SE  Göteborg, Gothenburg Film Studios **
28.11. SE  Stockholm, Fållan **
04.12. FI  Tampere, Tavara-Asema **
05.12. FI  Helsinki, Tavastia **

*  with Skraecködlan
** with Blues Pills

EUROPEAN TOUR 2027 
w/ BLUES PILLS & SPIDERS

04.03.2027    DK    Copenhagen,    Amager Bio
05.03.2027    DE    Hamburg,    Große Freiheit 36
06.03.2027    DE    Wiesbaden,    Schlachthof
07.03.2027    NL    Utrecht,    Tivoli Vredenburg Ronda
09.03.2027    FR    Paris,    Élysée Montmartre
10.03.2027    CH    Zurich,    Volkshaus
12.03.2027    DE    Stuttgart,    Im Wizemann
13.03.2027    DE    Munich,    Muffathalle
14.03.2027    DE    Leipzig,    Täubchenthal
16.03.2027    AT    Vienna,    Arena
17.03.2027    PL    Warsaw,    Klub Stodoła
19.03.2027    DE    Berlin,    Metropol
20.03.2027    DE    Cologne,    Kantine
21.03.2027    BE    Brussels,    Ancienne Belgique
22.03.2027    DE    Saarbrücken,    Garage
24.03.2027    UK    Bristol,    O2 Academy
25.03.2027    UK    Nottingham,    Nottingham Palais
26.03.2027    UK    Manchester,    Manchester Academy 2
27.03.2027    UK    London,    Electric Ballroom

GRAVEYARD ONLINE:
https://www.instagram.com/graveyardmusic
https://www.facebook.com/graveyardofficial
http://www.youtube.com/@graveyard