U.D.O. RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “I’LL DIE TRYING” AND ANNOUNCE 20TH STUDIO ALBUM VOODOO RANGER

2027 marks a unique triple anniversary for Udo Dirkschneider and U.D.O.: Udo turns 75, U.D.O. celebrate 40 years as a band, and Voodoo Ranger marks the release of the German heavy metal institution’s 20th studio album. This very special record release will be celebrated on January 8, 2027 via powerhouse label Reigning Phoenix Music.

U.D.O. now opens this milestone chapter with the first taste of Voodoo Ranger: new single “I’ll Die Trying.” Accompanied by an official music video, the track also marks the launch of the album pre-order.

Watch the official video for “I’ll Die Trying” Below:

Stream “I’ll Die Trying” HERE: https://udo.rpm.link/dietryingPR

Pre-save / Pre-order Voodoo Ranger HERE: https://udo.rpm.link/voodooPR

Rather than launching Voodoo Ranger with an all-out metal attack, U.D.O. introduce the album with one of its most personal moments. “I’ll Die Trying” is a classic U.D.O. ballad about perseverance, self-belief and staying true to your path, carried by the unmistakable voice of Udo Dirkschneider.

The song also became the album’s first single through an unexpected turn of events — a change of plans that, as Udo explains, ultimately felt like the right choice.

Udo Dirkschneider comments:
“‘I’ll Die Trying’ is one of the most personal songs on Voodoo Ranger. It’s about never giving up, believing in yourself and always moving forward, no matter what life throws at you. The last verse especially means a lot to me because it reflects what I’ve experienced on stage for so many years. Every concert is a special moment and as long as people want to hear me sing, I’ll keep giving everything I’ve got. I’ve always believed that a great ballad can be just as powerful as the heaviest metal songs, and throughout my career these songs have become some of the most memorable ones. ‘I’ll Die Trying’ is another one of those songs that comes straight from the heart.

We originally planned to launch Voodoo Ranger with a different song, but after Peter and Alen were injured during one of the recent concerts of the Balls To The Wall – 40th Anniversary Tour, we had to postpone the original video production. Rather than rush things, we decided to let ‘I’ll Die Trying’ lead the way. Looking back, it feels like the right choice. The song captures a side of U.D.O. that has always been important to me. Ballads have been part of my career from the very beginning, and our fans have always embraced them. At the same time, nobody should think this album is getting softer: Voodoo Ranger is packed with classic U.D.O. power and has plenty of surprises waiting.”

And Voodoo Ranger does indeed have more than a few surprises in store.

The album finds U.D.O. as unmistakable as ever with their signature sound firmly intact. Powerful riffs, massive hooks and Udo Dirkschneider’s unique voice meet heavier and darker moments.

The album is only one part of what will make 2027 an exceptional year for Udo Dirkschneider and U.D.O. The band will celebrate four decades of U.D.O. live with the extensive Triple Anniversary Tour 2027, taking the anniversary across Europe and bringing together material from throughout the band’s history.

At the same time, another major chapter in Dirkschneider’s story will be told away from the stage: his official autobiography, created together with Dan Dreyer, will be published in the very same month as Voodoo Ranger.

Album, book and tour therefore meet at a unique point in his career. After more than five decades in heavy metal, Udo Dirkschneider has plenty of history to look back on — but Voodoo Ranger makes one thing equally clear: U.D.O. are still looking ahead.

75 years. 40 years of U.D.O. 20 albums. And the metal heart keeps beating.

Tickets & further information: https://udo-online.de/tourdates.html

Connect with U.D.O.:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/udoonline
Instagram: https://instagram.com/u.d.o._official
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCdqWEuyMXDLBd13Xbgm68Tw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2aWjaq32aRQo58dw0w8NM6
Website: https://udo-online.de

U.D.O. Artist Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider – Vocals  
Sven Dirkschneider – Drums
Fabian "Dee" Dammers – Guitar  
Peter Baltes – Bass
Alen Brentini – Guitar

The Bites Release New Album + Have The Worst Day Ever In New Video For "Hold On"!

Los Angeles rock quartet, The Bites, have today released their long awaited, sophomore record, "The Bites" via Earache Records. Pulling grit from garage rock, energy from pop punk, and swagger from blues, the record finds The Bites looking back at how far they've come while barreling straight into what's next. Listen to the full record HERE.

Alongside today's album release, The Bites take us on a chaotic ride with a brand new video for standout track, "Hold On", chronicling one disastrous day where seemingly nothing goes right. The Bites also celebrated the release of their new record with a premiere of the music video for "Hold On" at Universal Studios Hollywood: Citywalk last night, giving fans the first look ahead of the official release. The band will also be performing at Universal Studios Hollywood: Citywalk as a part of their Halloween Horror Nights entertainment series on Saturday, October 24th. In the meantime, watch the new video for "Hold On" below.

The Bites have also just been announced as part of the upcoming video game Stage Tour's setlist - seeing “Do Me a Favor,” their fan-favorite track from debut album "Squeeze", appear alongside the likes of Metallica, Motley Crue and ZZ Top in the game.

Breaking down the chaos of a day-gone-wrong on "Hold On", The Bites share:

"We wanted the ‘Hold On’ video to take the idea of having a really bad day and push it to ridiculous extremes. Just about everything that could go wrong does, and we had a lot of fun with that. But underneath all the chaos, there's a real story about holding on to hope, even as it starts to slip away. The rose starts looking a little worse for wear as the day goes on, too. We took that same approach across this album, getting more honest and personal without losing the fun and energy that's always been part of The Bites. Sometimes you've just gotta laugh at how bad things get, pick yourself up, and keep going.”

On the sound and the story behind their sophomore album, The Bites share:

"We tried several other album titles, but none of them felt right. Squeeze captured a band that was still figuring itself out. By album two, we'd toured together, lived together, written together, and developed a much clearer understanding of who we were.

We got more honest with the lyrics, experimented with new sounds, and pushed ourselves further than ever before. Some songs are more personal, some are louder and more reckless, but they all feel like us.

The self-title wasn't about declaring we'd reached our final form. It was about finally understanding the foundation of the band well enough to put our name on it. The name feels earned, but we're nowhere near done. Now we get to see how far we can take it.”

The Bites first ignited this new era with "Aftertaste", a high-voltage comeback that hinted at what was to come on the new record. Hailed by Classic Rock (UK) as "zingy, catchy rock'n'roll with dirt on its boots and sunny pop rock harmonies fresh off the beach," the track took The Bites to new heights at radio, peaking at #32 on the Mediabase Activator and #33 on the SMR chart, and highlighted their ability to fuse road-worn edge with a breezy, West Coast melodic shine. Watch the official video for "Aftertaste" HERE.

Their debut record, "Squeeze", made an immediate impression, cracking the Top 40 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on the strength of its raw, high-energy rock and roll. Between extended worldwide runs including Sebastian Bach and 69 Eyes and their stretch in the Caribbean for the Monsters of Rock Cruise, their time spent away from home changed them in ways that couldn't help but surface throughout "The Bites".

What's new for The Bites is their willingness to let their walls down while writing about real experiences, wrestle with the state of the world, and trust that the honesty makes for the most powerful rock and roll that they've ever put to tape. The record doesn't abandon what made The Bites compelling across their debut release, it only sharpens it.

Recorded across multiple locations with producer Keith Armstrong (Green Day, Bon Jovi) at the helm, The Bites self-titled new release was partially tracked at the iconic East West Studioin Los Angeles, in the same room where Red Hot Chili Peppers cut some of their greatest work. For a band quickly on the rise, there's something fitting about The Bites laying down tracks in a space steeped in rock and roll history. Adding their own chapter to a legacy that runs deep in those walls, "The Bites" arrives as a record that honors that history while allowing The Bites to carve out a story of their own.

Check out the band’s pre-sale bundles and vinyl variants HERE and be sure to stay tuned for more news from The Bites coming very soon.

THE ETERNAL CELEBRATE RELEASE OF NEW STUDIO ALBUM OBSCURED HORIZONS WITH MUSIC VIDEO FOR "HARMONY BREAKS"

Australian/Finnish progressive dark metal masters THE ETERNAL celebrate the release of their new, critically-acclaimed studio album Obscured Horizons via Reigning Phoenix Music, further refining the band’s distinctive musical vision. Coinciding with the album’s arrival, the band has unveiled an official music video for "Harmony Breaks," a deeply introspective track that explores the fragile line between inner balance and fragmentation, reality and illusion.

Speaking about the song, Mark Kelson (guitars/vocals) comments:
"Harmony Breaks is about that internal fracture point, when the balance you’ve been holding onto finally gives way and you’re forced to confront truths you’ve been avoiding. It explores the tension between reality and illusion, where the mind becomes a space of conflict, shaped by past burdens and unresolved thoughts. The idea of chasing ghosts reflects being trapped in what’s already gone, while still searching for clarity or an ‘elusive cure’ that never quite arrives. Even as everything feels like it’s drifting and dissolving, there’s an underlying pull toward understanding, capturing what it means to exist in that fragile space between coherence and fragmentation."

Watch the official video for "Harmony Breaks" Below:

Following the widespread acclaim of their 2024 full-length Skinwalker and the evocative companion EP Celestial, THE ETERNAL return with Obscured Horizons today, an album that stands as both culmination and evolution.

Where Skinwalker was hailed for its emotional weight, cinematic scope and seamless fusion of melancholic atmosphere with crushing heaviness, and Celestial further expanded the band's sonic palette with its introspective depth and dynamic intensity, Obscured Horizons pushes even further into uncharted territory. The album refines THE ETERNAL's signature blend of doom-laden textures, progressive sophistication and haunting melodic resonance, while embracing a broader, more expansive sound that feels both intimate and monumental.

At its core, Obscured Horizons is an exploration of disillusionment, fractured identity and the struggle to reclaim clarity in a world saturated with distortion. The album moves through states of emotional collapse, liminal transition and existential unrest, confronting deception, both external and internal, before emerging into renewal and self-awareness. Rather than surrendering to decay, Obscured Horizons charts a defiant ascent, refusing numbness, rejecting illusion and ultimately reclaiming light from the shadows that threaten to eclipse it.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, alongside Niclas Etelävuori (bass; ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums; Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL remain a truly international collaboration, unified across continents yet bound by a singular artistic vision.

Their sound continues to resonate with listeners drawn to the emotional gravity of dark metal while carving a path distinctly their own. As they enter a new creative chapter with their gaze fixed firmly on the unseen, Obscured Horizons represents a bold statement from a band continuing to evolve while remaining true to its artistic identity.

Order your copy of this must-have gem, one that belongs into every well-sorted dark metal record collection, now at: https://theeternal.rpm.link/horizonsPR 

THE ETERNAL Australian Live Dates, with AMORPHIS:
September 23, 2026 The Croxton Bandroom, Thornbury, VIC
September 24, 2026 The Triffid, Newstead, QLD
September 25, 2026 Liberty Hall, Moore Park, NSW
September 26, 2026 The Basement, Belconnen, ACT

 

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion
 
More on THE ETERNAL:
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 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

Currents Unveil "Worlds Away" EP + Share "Kill the Ache — Reimagined" — LISTEN

Foward-thinking Connecticut quintet CURRENTS — Brian Wille [vocals], Chris Wiseman [guitar], Ryan Castaldi [guitar], Matt Young [drums], and Christian Pulgarin [bass] — are releasing the new EP, WORLDS AWAY, via SharpTone Records. Get it here. 

The EP is comprised of reimagined versions of five previously releases songs. 

They've shared the visualizer for "Kill the Ache — Reimagined." Watch it below. 

"Worlds Away is five stripped down, re-imagined songs from The Way It Endsand The Death We Seek. 'Kill the Ache' hasn't left our live set since it came out six years ago. We've played it all across the world and shared it with so many of you over the years. It felt great to get in the studio and approach this song with all those memories behind it," the band said. "With that said, each song is very special to us. We're happy to present you all with a new way to hear some of our favorites and yours. JD Deblieck helped us take this project to another level and Steve Sopchack delivered some stellar guitar work throughout."

Currents never compromise neither creatively, nor philosophically.

As if controlling chaos by hand, the Connecticut quintet balance an inclination for invention with innate intensity, defying expectations and expanding the scope of heavy music in the process. By following an internal creative compass, the group have continued to tread a singular path without comparison. 

"Over the years, we didn't listen to anyone else, we made the choices we wanted to make, and we believed in the people who stood behind us," Wille says. "Each day, it's always just been one foot in front of the other. Since nobody ever thought this would be a viable career option, it's so meaningful that people want music from us."

Long before tallying hundreds of millions of streams and playing to sold-out crowds, the spark behind Currents began to flicker as early as 2011. Wille had joined the fold during 2015, and the band pushed forward with a series of critically acclaimed fan favorite releases such as The Place I Feel Safest [2017], I Let The Devil In EP[2018], The Way It Ends [2020], The Death We Seek [2023], and All That Follows [2025]. Along the way, they shared stages with everyone from Parkway Drive and Beartooth to Ice Nine Kills and Motionless In White to The Plot in You.
 
 CURRENTS ARE:
Brian Wille — Vocals 
Chris Wiseman — Guitar 
Ryan Castaldi — Guitar 
Christian Pulgarin — Bass 
Matt Young — Drums

Ministry Warns Of The Robotic Takeover On New Single “Singularity” From Final Album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) Coming October 30 On Cleopatra Records

“Your time on this planet has passed … we are in control,” warns a cyborg in Ministry’s dystopian new single “Singularity.” As new fears of AI dooming humanity have come to the surface in recent days, Al Jourgensen and co. have created a timely new song for the apocalypse.

See the robotic takeover unfurl in the music video directed by Ben Garcia (Rage4Order Designs) in coordination with Al Jourgensen and Joshua Bradford (ex-Revolting Cocks) BELOW.

“Singularity” is the latest taste of Ministry’s final album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) coming October 30 on Cleopatra Records, following on the heels of earlier singles “Burned Out” and “We Hate.”The album puts an end cap on an incredible 45-year career that has shaped a whole genre of music.

Since 1981, Ministry and Jourgensen have been recognized as pioneers of industrial music with a history built upon 17 studio albums, 8 live releases, 8 side projects, multiple touring campaigns across 5 continents, an autobiography, 2 documentaries, the administration of last rites no less than 3 times, and the countless numbers of devoted acolytes and fans.

But before bidding adieu, creator and music madman Al Jourgensen has a few final things to say about the state of the world, those in charge and how we should all collectively move forward on the final album.

Notably, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)—Ministry’s 17th release—features one final collaboration with legacy member Paul Barker on the final album track “We’re Still Here,” alongside the handiwork of current Ministry bandmates, guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D’ Amour, sampler/synth player John Bechdel and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña.

Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) will be available in several formats including vinyl, CD, cassettes and digital, also including several vinyl variants and box sets:

• Green & Black Splatter LP

• Silver & Black Splatter LP

• Coke Bottle Green LP

• Box Set: Green Splatter LP, Picture LP, 7-inch, CD

• Box Set: Purple Marble LP, Picture LP, 7-inch, CD

Fans can pre-save the digital album HERE and pre-order digital copies HERE, and find a new Ministry merch line HERE.

Ministry will bring tracks from Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) and other classic hits on the road in 2027 with an international goodbye tour. The Goodbye Europe Tour with special guest Die Krupps begins April 2027. It will be followed by a full U.S. run, to be announced. The European tour dates will feature exclusive meet and greet opportunities with Al Jourgensen, also including a photo op, souvenir laminate pass, silk screen poster and final European tour coin. Fans can purchase meet and greets HERE.

In the meantime, Ministry has a few final U.S. tour dates for 2026, including Chicago’s Salt Shed and appearances at Louder Than Life and Sick New World Texas, as well as Australia’s Good Things Festival, with new side dates just announced. Find more info and tickets at MinistryBand.com.

MINISTRY U.S. 2026 DATES

September 20 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life

October 3 Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed

October 24 Fort Worth, TX @ Sick New World Texas

MINISTRY AUSTRALIA 2026 DATES

December 4 Melbourne, VIC @ Good Things Festival

December 5 Sydney, NSW @ Good Things Festival

December 6 Brisbane, QLD @ Good Things Festival

December 8, Sydney, NSW @ Liberty Hall*

December 10, Adelaide, SA @ Hindley St Music Hall*

*new date announcement, on sale Friday, September 18

MINISTRY GOODBYE EUROPE 2027 TOUR

April 2 Utrecht, NL @ Ronda

April 3 Saarbrücken, DE @ Garage

April 4 Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique

April 6 Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse

April 7 Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia

April 9 Nottingham, UK @ Rock City

April 10 London, UK @ Troxy

April 12 Paris, FR @ Bataclan

April 14 Madrid, ES @ La Riviera

April 15 Barcelona, ES @ Paral-lel

April 17 Lausanne, CH @ Docks

April 18 Munich, DE @ Tonhalle

April 19 Vienna, AT @ Gasometer

April 21 Prague, CZ @ Forum Karlín

April 22 Warsaw, PL @ Progresja

April 24 Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle

April 25 Hamburg, DE @ Grosse Freiheit 36

April 26 Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio

April 27 Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller

April 29 Stockholm, SE @ Fållan

May 1 Helsinki, FI @ House of Culture

Find Ministry Online

Website: www.ministryband.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/WeAreMinistry

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/WeAreMinistry

Bull Y Los Búfalos Release New Single + Video "Ghost" via TLG|ROCK, Distributed by Virgin Music Group

Bull Y Los Búfalos are turning up the heat with the release of their new single and official music video “Ghost,” available now via TLG|ROCK, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The track marks the first single from the band’s forthcoming album, Full Tank of Courage, due January 2027 on CD, vinyl, and all major streaming platforms.

For the “Ghost” video, Bull Y Los Búfalos went straight to one of cinema’s most iconic locations. The video was filmed primarily at the legendary cemetery in Spain where Sergio Leone’s classic Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was filmed, giving the visual a sweeping, cinematic atmosphere that perfectly complements the band’s larger-than-life sound.

“Ghost” introduces audiences to the next chapter of Bull Y Los Búfalos, the Nashville-based rock band fronted by Spain-born singer/songwriter Diego “Bull” Avello. Standing 6'6" and bringing a larger-than-life presence both onstage and off, Bull combines the grit and swagger of American rock and roll with the fire and passion of his Spanish roots.

The result is what the band calls “Stubborn Rock.”

Stubborn Rock isn’t a genre. It’s a takeover. Bull Y Los Búfalos aren’t coming. They’re already here and they play to win. Rock and Roll is for the brave.

“Ghost” arrives as Bull Y Los Búfalos enter a major new era. The band recently signed with TLG|ROCK in Nashville, Tennessee, with distribution through Virgin Music Group, and has completed a new album recorded in Nashville. Full Tank of Courage is poised to be the band’s most ambitious and powerful work yet, with additional music and videos set to follow.

But the story behind Bull Y Los Búfalos extends far beyond music.

FROM A SMALL SPAIN MOUNTAIN TOWN TO THE AMERICAN DREAM

Diego “Bull” Avello’s journey from a small mountain town in Spain to the American rock-and-roll scene is the subject of the upcoming music documentary I TOOK THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED.

Filmed across the United States, Mexico, and Spain, the documentary chronicles Bull’s pursuit of the American dream, the challenges encountered along the way, a difficult immigration process, the sacrifices, struggles, friendships, and rock-and-roll lifestyle that shaped his journey.

The film is currently making its way through the 2026 film festival circuit and has already earned four awards, with additional festival submissions underway.

The documentary offers an intimate look at the man behind the towering stage presence and the philosophy that drives Bull Y Los Búfalos: never quit, never compromise, and keep moving forward.

ROCK & ROLL WITH A HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION

Three of the band's songs have been featured on FX Network’s Mayans M.C., the acclaimed Sons of Anarchy spin-off, giving their music exposure to a massive television audience.

The band has also established itself as a formidable live act, performing at NASCAR events in Nashville and Daytona Bike Week, Harley-Davidson events, biker rallies throughout the United States, and even an NBA halftime show for the San Antonio Spurs.

As a heavily supported Gibson artist, Bull Y Los Búfalos shared the bill at NAMM 2020 in Los Angeles with rock legends including Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Slash of Guns N’ Roses, and Don Felder of the Eagles.

Internationally, the band has performed at major biker festivals throughout Latin America, including Mexico, playing for crowds of more than 25,000 people.

Their touring history includes closing out 2022 on the road with Ace Frehley of KISS, followed by 2023 dates with 38 Special and Anthony Gomes. In 2024, the band returned to the Midwest for additional dates with 38 Special as well as Lynch Mob.

ONE-OF-A-KIND ROCK & ROLL

Bull Y Los Búfalos have released three studio albums, multiple EPs and singles, as well as a live album capturing the raw energy of their performances.

In 2019, MXD MAG, one of Texas' leading rock publications, named Bull Y Los Búfalos Best Rock Band in Texas, while Bull was recognized as Best Rock Singer.

As an independent band, Bull Y Los Búfalos have accumulated more than 1 million music video views and 1 million Spotify streams, while their single “DINERO PRIMERO” made an impact at national Active Rock and Alternative radio through the LA Lloyd Rock 30.

Now, with the backing of TLG|ROCK, distribution through Virgin Music Group, strong support from Gibson, a new album, a documentary, and a growing international profile, Bull Y Los Búfalos are ready to take Stubborn Rock to an even bigger audience.

“Ghost” is only the beginning.

Stream "Ghost"

https://tlgent.ffm.to/ghostbullylosbufaols

ATAVISTIA Present New Single, "In the Shadow of Tomorrow," Taken From The Upcoming Deluxe Edition Of Old Gods Awaken

Melodic death metal force ATAVISTIA present the new single release, "In the Shadow of Tomorrow." The song arrives ahead of the forthcoming deluxe edition of Old Gods Awaken, and the band's extensive 16-date Canadian tour running from September 25 through October 11, 2026.

"In the Shadow of Tomorrow" is one of ATAVISTIA’s most dynamic and melodic songs to date, combining relentless blast beats and heavy, fast-paced riffing with soaring melodies, dramatic shifts in intensity, and a ripping guitar solo. The track balances aggression and atmosphere throughout, building toward an emotional and triumphant climax while showcasing the band’s blend of melodic death metal, symphonic grandeur, and modern extreme metal.

ATAVISTIA — CANADIAN TOUR 2026

Bringing Old Gods Awaken to the live stage, ATAVISTIA's Canadian tour begins on home soil at Vancouver’s Wise Hall on September 25, where ATAVISTIA will join Finnish folk metal veterans ENSIFERUM and Greek power metal heavyweights FIREWIND. From there, ATAVISTIA will head east through British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

BC technical melodic death metal outfit OMNIESIA will accompany ATAVISTIA for shows in Kamloops, Calgary and Edmonton, while Quebec folk/melodic death metal band TROLLWAR joins the tour beginning October 3 in Sarnia and remains on the bill through the October 11 finale in Montreal.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.atavistiaofficial.com/

Sep. 25 — Vancouver, BC — The Wise Hall — with Ensiferum & Firewind
Sep. 26 — Kamloops, BC — Bridgeview — with Omniesia
Sep. 27 — Calgary, AB — Dickens — with Omniesia
Sep. 28 — Edmonton, AB — Starlite Temple — with Omniesia
Sep. 29 — Saskatoon, SK — Black Cat Tavern
Sep. 30 — Winnipeg, MB — The Park Theatre
Oct. 1 — Thunder Bay, ON — Black Pirate's Pub
Oct. 3 — Sarnia, ON — AJS Bar & Music Hall — with Trollwar
Oct. 4 — London, ON — Rum Runners — with Trollwar
Oct. 5 — Ottawa, ON — Dominion Tavern — with Trollwar
Oct. 6 — Sherbrooke, QC — Le Murdoch — with Trollwar
Oct. 7 — Trois-Rivières, QC — Le Nord-Ouest — with Trollwar
Oct. 8 — Quebec City, QC — L'Anti Bar Spectacles — with Trollwar
Oct. 9 — Toronto, ON — Dance Cave — with Trollwar
Oct. 10 — Oshawa, ON — The Atria — with Trollwar
Oct. 11 — Montreal, QC — Piranha Bar — with Trollwar

Old Gods Awaken showcases ATAVISTIA’s most folk-inspired material to date. Featuring shorter, catchier, and more direct compositions, the record reflects the band’s evolving creative direction while staying rooted in their signature sound. Drawing influence from folk metal, black metal, and a wide spectrum of styles in between, the album captures the band’s commitment to following inspiration wherever it leads.

Known for their fluid approach to genre and songwriting, ATAVISTIA continues to push boundaries while maintaining the essence that defines them.

Old Gods Awaken was produced, mixed and mastered by Mattias Sippola. The album was recorded at Atavistic Studios by Mattias Sippola and Max Sepulveda. Cover artwork for the release was created by Costin Chioreanu. 

ATAVISTIA Lineup:

Mattias Sippola - Guitar, Vocals, Composition, Production
Max Sepulveda - Drums, Engineering
Elia Baghbaniyan - Guitar
Spencer Budworth - Bass, Vocals

Bayside Share "Saddest Song" B-Side From "Premium Selections" EP

Since their 2000 formations, Queens punk rock icons BAYSIDE — Anthony Raneri (vocals, guitar), Jack O'Shea (guitar, vocals), Nick Ghanbarian(bass, vocals), and Chris Guglielmo (drums) — have been the purveyors of heartbreak that you can sing along and sink your teeth into. The Queens' 4-piece consistently craft perfect blends of gritty punk energy and razor-sharp pop hooks, giving the alternative world emotionally raw storytelling wrapped up in punchy catchiness that mirrors the chaotic world we live in.

This summer, the band has been issuing EPs curated and selected by a specific band member, complete with artwork designed by said member. Each collection also features a B-side from 2011's Killing Time that has never been digitally released and was only previously available via vinyl.

The fourth and final B-side is "Saddest Song," which lives on the Premium Selections collection, assembled by O'Shea.

Watch the visualizer Below:

"Saddest Song" is painfully gorgeous and begins with delicate acoustic guitar and Raneri's rich, immediately recognizable voice as he delivers a deeply personal story with the conviction of someone unafraid to put their emotions on full display. The song steadily builds before erupting into a powerful full-band crescendo, transforming its melancholy into something expansive, visceral, and cathartic.

"I remember the song being one that we had a hard time establishing an identity for on the record and it really just became a vibe or a mood," says O'Shea "Having a very intimate controlled verse followed by big crushing wall-of-sound part filled with dozens of layered parts gave this one its life."

Bayside kicked off the B-side and EP series with Anywhere But Here, curated by Guglielmo and featuring "Monster." Watch the visualizer here. They followed with Proxima Centauri B, assembled by Raneri and featuring "Battle Scars." Watch the visualizer here. Ghanbarian put together the Bark At the Moon collection, which featured "Don't Come Easy." Watch the visualizer here.

Bayside are currently on a headline run that kicked off September 15 in Fort Collins, Colorado and runs through October 10 in Louisville, Kentucky. Driveways and Grave Secrets will serve as support. Bayside will also appear at several festivals, including Warped Tour, Riot Fest, and more. All dates are below. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at this location.
 
BAYSIDE ON TOUR:
WITH DRIVEWAYS + GRAVE SECRETS:
9/18—Chicago, IL—Riot Fest*

9/19 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall**

9/20—Grand Rapids, MI—Elevation
9/22—Rochester, NY—Anthology
9/23—Providence, RI— Fete Ballroom
9/25—Pittsburgh, PA—Four Chord Music Festival*
9/26—Richmond, VA—The Canal Club+
9/27—New Haven, CT—Toad's Place
9/29—Asheville, NC—The Orange Peel
9/30—Charleston, SC—Charleston Music Hall
10/2—New Orleans, LA—House of Blues New Orleans
10/3— Birmingham, AL—Workplay Soundstage
10/4— Fayetteville, AR—George's Majestic Lounge
10/6—San Antonio, TX— Rock Box
10/8—Lawrence, KS— Liberty Hall
10/9—Indianapolis, IN— Hi-Fi Annex
10/10—Louisville, KY— Mercury Ballroom
*Festival
+No Driveways
**Riot Fest After Show with Motion City Soundtrack

Having toured the world multiple times over, sold thousands of albums, and amassed millions of streams, Bayside has achieved a lot in their storied career. And while many bands would coast on their past success, Bayside has always rejected that premise and continues to prove time and again that the best is yet to come. 

And fans can start getting excited — because it is indeed coming!

Miranda Lambert Unveils Vintage Heartbreaker "Two Things Can Be True" Ahead of 10/2 'Crisco' Release

With Crisco named one of the most anticipated albums this fall by The New York Times, Vulture and more, Miranda Lambert continues to unveil the project already drawing attention for its retro sensibility and expansive take on country music via today’s release of “Two Things Can Be True.” Listen Below and pre-save/pre-order the album arriving Oct. 2 via MCA HERE.
 
A timeless heartbreak song wrapped in the lush, vintage-inspired sounds of classic country and sung in Lambert’s warm lower register, “Two Things Can Be True” finds her navigating the complicated space between knowing a love is slipping away and still holding on to it:

“‘Two Things Can Be True’ is probably my favorite song on the record right now,” Lambert shares. “There’s something about it that feels almost like singing a duet with the steel and strings, and it’s country through and through with an old-school Patsy Cline feeling. I love that it found its own little corner of the Crisco world.”
 
“Two Things Can Be True” joins the previously released title track plus “Sunset Marquis,” “Till The Going’s Gone” and GRAMMY-nominated duet “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton in previewing the rich musical landscape Lambert and co-producer Jesse Frasure created on Crisco. Across 12 tracks, Lambert celebrates the many worlds that have always existed within country music as it nods to the genre’s shared history with disco music. She explores heartbreak and hope, highways and honky-tonks, rhinestones and roller skates, creating a record that feels both timeless and refreshingly alive while embracing every side of the artist fans have come to love: the storyteller, the wanderer, the romantic, the troublemaker, the traditionalist and the dreamer. 
 
The song arrives during a landmark moment for Lambert as an artist, songwriter and producer, having received seven CMA Award nominations spanning those roles, including recognition for her work on Ella Langley’s history-making hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Lambert is a co-writer and co-producer on the song, which this week tied the all-time record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
 
For more information, visit MirandaLambert.com and follow on social media @MirandaLambert.

Olive Vox Release Debut EP 'Trace It Back'; Release New Video For "I Do"

Texas alt-rock quartet Olive Vox release their debut EP, Trace It Back, today via Big Machine Rock. Across six tracks, the band turn the lens inward, working through guilt, damaged relationships, self-destructive patterns, expectation and the uneasy process of confronting the parts of yourself you would rather leave buried. Fans can stream Trace It Back HERE.

Arriving alongside the EP is focus track “I Do” and its official video. The song centres on the pressure of being defined by other people and the conflict between keeping the peace, staying true to yourself and wanting to be properly understood by someone who has witnessed what you have been through. Watch the official video below.

Speaking on “I Do”, Olive Vox share:

“This song is about wrestling with the heavy weight of expectations and the feeling of having your true self buried by people who thought they had you figured out. It is caught between wanting to conform to keep the peace and the desperate hope that your art or your voice can bring you back home. Underneath the fear of judgment and getting things wrong, there is a strong need to be truly seen and understood by someone who was actually there to witness the struggle.”

That tension sits naturally inside Trace It Back, an EP shaped by what happens when honesty starts costing something. Across recent singles “Hear Me Out”, “BABYDOLL” and “We Are Not The Same”, Olive Vox have pushed further into direct, emotionally exposed songwriting, confronting guilt, self-destruction, toxic cycles and the consequences of their own behaviour.

For vocalist Parker James, the EP came from a deliberate decision to stop hiding behind more elusive lyrics and write more openly about the period he was living through. Speaking on Trace It Back, he shares:

“The Trace It Back EP compiles past and pre-existing transgressions. I aimed to be more direct and honest in my lyrics, rather than being elusive. I found myself oversharing personal details, which led to regret and overthinking. Due to my anxieties, I became very closeted and shut off. Realizing that it was actually affecting me more than just being my true self, I decided I wouldn’t care about what I wrote as long as it made me happy. This EP serves as a collection and a snapshot of a time and place in my life where I was struggling.” - Parker James

Trace It Back captures that period without trying to force it into a clean resolution. The songs deal with recognising destructive behaviour, carrying guilt, wanting forgiveness and struggling to move beyond versions of yourself that still affect the present.

Musically, the EP draws from alternative rock, post-punk, indie and modern heavy music, with the band keeping melody and live impact at the centre of the songs. That emphasis on performance has remained central throughout the campaign, with Olive Vox continuing to build their audience through touring as much as through streaming and video.

The EP arrives while Olive Vox are on the road supporting The Toadies across the US. Following recent runs with Badflower and Raue and a return to Camp Woodward this summer as featured musicians and mentors, the band play The Blue Note in Columbia, Missouri tonight before continuing the tour through October 3rd in Ventura, California.

Just days later, Olive Vox will head back out for a newly announced run supporting Beauty School Dropout on their “The Circus” F/W 2026 US Tour. The seven-date run begins October 8th in Sacramento, California and takes the band through Reno, Tucson, Oklahoma City, Indianapolis, Allentown and Pittsburgh.

Olive Vox have now surpassed 1.5 million cross-platform streams and 1.89 million YouTube views during the campaign.

Download HERE

Olive Vox

Remaining US Tour Dates with The Toadies

September 18 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note

September 19 - Indianapolis, IN - Hi-Fi Annex

September 21 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant

September 23 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman

September 24 - Tulsa, OK - Cain’s Ballroom

September 25 - Canyon, TX - The Lumberyard

September 26 - Santa Fe, NM - The Bridge

September 29 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater

October 2 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl

October 3 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theater

Olive Vox

Upcoming Dates With Beauty School Dropout

“The Circus” F/W 2026 US Tour

October 8 - Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

October 9 - Reno, NV - The Alpine

October 12 - Tucson, AZ - Hotel Congress

October 14 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beer City Music Hall

October 20 - Indianapolis, IN - HI-FI

October 21 - Allentown, PA - Arrow at Archer Music Hall

October 22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Spirit Hall

SEA SLEEPER Release New Album Burden Of Antlers With Visualizer

Oregon's death metal quartet SEA SLEEPER preset their sophomore full-length album, Burden of Antlers. With a sound that embraces the weird and obscure, Burden of Antlers sees the band hone further the cohesion across their composition process to produce an offering that is thoroughly eclectic and heavy. 

The band comments:

"Burden of Antlers is our second album as sea sleeper. Three of us have been working together to make the weirdest/Heaviest metal we would want to listen to. We have been playing music together for close to 15 years and we recently recruited Tony Spradlin as the fourth sleeper. This album is a more cohesive effort than our debut release Nostophobia. This record comes back to passages and re-explores them in their entirety instead of finding the next shiny riff."

Watch the full album stream below:

SEA SLEEPER has refined the creative direction of their sound in Burden of Antlers. Leaning into the eclectic, 'weird', and, ultimately, heavy, the band focus on developing riffs and motifs across the track list, resulting into a more cohesive and thematically linked full-length offering. 

Burden of Antlers was recorded at Sleeping Studio by Jesse Cooley and Shane Cooley. The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Jesse Cooley, with the cover artwork created by Johnny P.

Order Burden of Antlers on vinyl HERE: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com/album/burden-of-antlers-3

About SEA SLEEPER:

With a passion for death and post metal, SEA SLEEPER infuse their heavy sound with an array of genre influences to produce something more dynamically extreme. The band formed in 2019 comprised of Jesse Cooley (guitar/lead vocals), Shane Cooley (drums/vocals), and Nick Kessler (bass/vocals), with Tony Spradlin (lead guitar/vocals) subsequently completing the line-up in 2022. 

The debut EP Nihilism was released independently in 2019, followed by their acclaimed debut album Nostophobia. Released in 2021 via Metal Assault Records, Nostophobia garnered notable recognition achieving #10 album of the year for Noob Heavy and #7 spot for album of the year at GBHBL in 2021, as well as seeing the band become a Top Selling Bandcamp artist in the same year.


SEA SLEEPER Is: 

Jesse Cooley (Guitar/Lead Vocals)
Shane Cooley (Drums/Vocals)
Nick Kessler (Bass/Vocals)
Tony Spradlin (Lead Guitar/Vocals)


Connect With SEA SLEEPER:

Bandcamp: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasleeper/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_sleeper
Twitter/X: https://x.com/seasleeper
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seasleeper7557?si=I54GO1VC1ZA5x3Wy
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MVRa7wGpGY4EqqqEjVpMZ?si=KKq0Xb5_Qf6P_WwMte5EiA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sea-sleeper/1384085890
Discord: https://discord.com/channels/947585206213296169/947594689123598396/1481135243078406271

GRAVEYARD - Unleash Video For Energetic New Single 'Tongue Tied'

Rock titans GRAVEYARD have officially unleashed their incendiary new single, ‘Tongue Tied’, available today on all digital platforms alongside an energetic official music video. The track serves as a driving second preview of their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Fever, arriving October 9th worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records.

Shaking off the gloomier, introverted atmosphere of 2023’s album Six, ‘Tongue Tied’ shifts the band into high gear. Built on an up-tempo momentum and a relentless, hard-hitting groove, the track stands out as one of the most direct and urgent songs in the band’s catalog. Drenched in thick fuzz and fueled by a blistering rhythm section, GRAVEYARDcaptures an uncompromising, high-velocity energy without sacrificing a drop of their signature, blues-soaked soul.

To visually capture the track's breakneck drive, the band enlisted acclaimed Swedish director Emil Klinta, whose visual palette has previously shaped iconic videos for Ghost and The Hellacopters. Klinta’s video mirrors the song's electric pace, matching performance-driven intensity with a sleek, cinematic rock-and-roll edge.

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, ‘Tongue Tied’ displays the raw, unvarnished power at the heart of the upcoming album.

Accompanying the record's bold visual identity created by Dutch artist Maarten Donders, Fever marks a triumphant return to form for the two-time Swedish chart-toppers. Following the album’s release on October 9th, GRAVEYARD will launch a co-headlining Scandinavian tour alongside BLUES PILLS to celebrate the release, ahead of extensive European and UK tours throughout 2027.

Stream ‘Tongue Tied’ now on all major platforms and watch the official video directed by Emil Klinta. Pre-orders for Fever are available now via Nuclear Blast Records.

STREAM 'TONGUE TIED':
https://graveyard.bfan.link/tongue-tied

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE FEVER:
https://graveyard.bfan.link/fever

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 'TONGUE TIED' 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

Swedish Retro Rockers SPIDERS Share Title Track from Upcoming Album + Official Video

Today, Swedish rock powerhouse SPIDERS proudly share the title track from their upcoming album, 'Crystal Eyes,' set for release on September 25th via Sound Pollution. The new track arrives alongside an official music video.

With a confidence that shines through every second and stellar production by Kalle and György (Svenska Grammofonstudion), SPIDERS deliver a song where everything falls into place. Drive, attitude, intensity, and an instinctive sense for melody come together in perfect balance.

At the center is Ann-Sofie Hoyles' charismatic voice, guiding the listener through a chorus that refuses to let go.

Accompanying the single is a brand-new music video created by production company Smack in close collaboration with the band. The result is a visually striking piece that challenges, engages, and connects seamlessly with the album's artwork and overall aesthetic.

Calling "Crystal Eyes" a potential hit may sound like a bold statement, but the question is whether SPIDERS have ever come closer. This is a song with all the ingredients to become an instant favorite among longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Watch the Official Video for "Crystal Eyes" Below:

With their new album ’Crystal Eyes,’ SPIDERS deliver their most powerful statement yet. Recorded at the renowned Svenska Grammofonstudion in Gothenburg with producers Kalle Gustafsson Jerneholm and György Barocsai, the album is a high-voltage rock record bursting with energy, attitude, and a deep love for rock's past, present, and future.

Building on the momentum of last year's ’Sharp Objects,’ ’Crystal Eyes’ captures the band's signature blend of hard rock, garage, punk, and new wave with renewed confidence and intensity, showcasing the raw power and memorable songwriting that have become their trademark.

Pre-Order 'Crystal Eyes' HERE

Since forming in Gothenburg in 2012, SPIDERS have earned a fierce reputation on stages across Europe and the United States. Through acclaimed albums including ’Flash Point,’ ’Shake Electric,’ and ’Killer Machine,’ the band has carved out a sound where classic rock 'n' roll collides with garage rock, punk attitude, and new wave swagger. ’Sharp Objects,’ their first release on Wild Kingdom, marked an exciting new chapter for the band and climbed to No. 1 on Sweden's physical album chart, setting the stage for the ambitious follow-up that is ’Crystal Eyes.’

The band's growing profile has been fueled by an impressive run of live performances. Last year, SPIDERS toured extensively alongside The Hellacopters before collaborating on a split single paying tribute to the late David Johansen. This spring, they continued their momentum with a Spanish tour alongside The Soundtrack of Our Lives, further cementing their reputation as one of Scandinavia's most electrifying live acts.

Praised by Classic Rock, Record Collector, Sweden Rock Magazine, and Vive Le Rock, SPIDERS have been described as "70s-soaked hard rock," "Motörhead chaos," and a "riff party." With ’Crystal Eyes,’ they continue to push forward while remaining true to the spirit that has defined them from the beginning, delivering an album with undeniable international appeal and reaffirming their place among today's most exciting rock bands.

SPIDERS are:

Ann-Sofie Hoyles – vocals

John Hoyles – guitar

Rickard Hellgren – guitar

Alex Mayr – bass

Oskar Brindmark – drums

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH NEW ALBUM "LEGACY" NOW AVAILABLE ON LIMITED EDITION VINYL, CD, + CASSETTE

Today, Five Finger Death Punch released various physical editions of their brand-new 10th studio album, Legacy, which arrived digitally on July 31 via Better Noise Music. The collection includes limited-edition vinyl, CD, and cassette variants featuring exclusive artwork, available now through the band's official store HERE, with the European and UK vinyl release following on October 9. Adding to today’s release, the band also dropped the official music video for the album’s title track "Legacy." Watch it BELOW. 

Celebrating two decades of Five Finger Death Punch, each physical variant stands out as a singular collectible, arriving as the band continues its current North American leg of the 20th Anniversary World Tour through October 23.

Since its digital release in July, Legacy has already yielded over 60 million streams and counting. Upon release, the album claimed spots on 18 international charts. Most notably, it vaulted to #2 on the US Top Digital Albums Chart, hot on the trail of only Ariana Grande's Petal. On Spotify, it hit #6 on the US Top Albums Chart and #8 globally.

The album arrived in the wake of the first single "Eye Of The Storm," delivering the band's 18th No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, extending their own record for the most consecutive No. 1s in the chart's 45-year history. It held the top slot for three consecutive weeks. Current single "Nails in the Coffin" is steadily climbing the rock charts and is already at #21 this week. Revolver praised the track's blend of battering riffs and melody driven by Ivan Moody's introspective vocal performance, while Loudwire called it "a furious opening statement for the new album cycle."

The band is currently on the first leg of their 20th Anniversary World Tour, traveling across North America with special guests Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire. The 20th Anniversary World Tour is both a celebration and a statement, honoring the band's journey from their 2005 formation and the 2007 release of their debut album, The Way Of The Fist, to global arena headliners. The tour will showcase material from the new album, alongside classic anthems and #1 hits that defined the past two decades. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Punch'd Energy, the 48-city North American tour is currently underway and will wrap up in Bristow, VA, at Jiffy Lube Live on October 23. Check out the full tour routing below. For tickets, VIP offerings, and more, visit here.

In addition to celebrating two decades of music, the band is once again using its platform to give back. Long recognized as one of rock's most charitable bands, Five Finger Death Punch has spent decades giving back to various causes, including U.S. military veterans, first responders, and their families. In 2026, the band continued that tradition by supporting Team USA and aligning with the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, to be held on American soil in Los Angeles in 2028. As part of the tour's commitment to championing America's next generation of athletes, a portion of the ticket sales from the 2026 North American Tour will benefit high-performance programs for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes as they prepare for international competition.

The 20th Anniversary World Tour also marks the newest addition to the Death Punch family: Punch'd Energy joins as the tour's official sponsor, bringing a whole new way to get energized. Their stackable caffeine gummies each contain 10mg of pure, natural caffeine, so fans can stack as many as they need to build their own dose. At every show, fans 18 and over can scan the on-screen QR code for a free sample shipped straight to their door, no purchase necessary. For more info, visit here.

Next up, after the North American tour, 5FDP will head across the pond for an early 2027 UK/EUROPEAN arena tour with Lamb of God and Bleed From Within. The second leg of the 20th Anniversary World Tour will kick off in Manchester, UK, on Saturday, January 16, and will see the band perform in 21 cities across the continent, ending in Helsinki on February 22, 2027.

For more information on Five Finger Death Punch, all 2026 North America + 2027 European tour dates, and VIP offerings, visit here.

NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:
9/18 — Long Beach, CA — Long Beach Amphitheater
9/19 — Las Vegas, NV — Michelob ULTRA Arena
9/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/24 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater*
9/25 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater*
9/27 — Houston, TX — Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
9/28 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
9/30 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
10/2 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
10/3 — Kansas City, MO — Morton Amphitheater
10/5 — Biloxi, MS — Mississippi Coast Coliseum
10/7 — Huntsville, AL — Orion Amphitheater
10/8 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Amphitheater
10/10 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/11 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
10/13 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
10/14 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
10/16 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
10/17 — Virginia Beach, VA — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
10/19 — Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena
10/21 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
10/23 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
 * Without Cody Jinks

UK + EUROPE TOUR DATES 2027:
1/16 — Manchester, UK — AO Arena
1/17 — Glasgow, UK — OVO Hydro Arena
1/19 — Dublin, IE — 3Arena
1/22 — Birmingham, UK — BP Pulse Arena
1/23 — London, UK — O2 Arena
1/26 — Düsseldorf, DE — PSD Arena
1/27 — Hamburg, DE — Barclays Arena
1/29 — Lodz, PL — Atlas Arena
1/31 — Prague, CZ — O2 Arena*^
2/2 — Munich, DE — Olympiahalle
2/4 — Stuttgart, DE — Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
2/7 — Amsterdam, NL — AFAS Arena
2/8 — Brussels, BE — Vorst National
2/10 — Paris, FR — Accor Arena
2/12 — Zürich, CH — Hallenstadion
2/14 — Vienna, AT — Stadthalle
2/16 — Berlin, DE — Uber Arena
2/17 — Copenhagen, DK — Royal Arena*
2/19 — Oslo, NO — Unity Arena
2/20 — Stockholm, SE — Avicii Arena
2/22 — Helsinki, FI — Veikkaus Arena
*Without Lamb Of God 
 ^ With Dymytry

Evil Invaders Unleash New Standalone Single "Dreamstate (Single Version)"

Belgian Thrash and Heavy Metal unit EVIL INVADERS strike with their huge new standalone single "Dreamstate (Single Version)," out now alongside a cinematic official music video! The anticipatory intro of the song builds into a relentless storm of sounds, defined by the heavy-hitting drums, roaring guitars, and multi-faceted vocals. Drawing lyrically from the rat race and sensory overload that defines modern society, EVIL INVADERS unleash a true heavy metal banger with their first music release since the 2022 album Shattering Reflection, reinforcing their standing as a rising force in the international scene.
 
Having toured with Dirkschneider and Sepultura earlier this year, EVIL INVADERS have proved that they are ready for the big stages, and recently announced more exciting tours for 2027. The band will be co-headlining continental Europe with HEATHEN and Exhorder, bringing WARFIELD along as a special guest, and co-headlining with HEATHEN only in the UK. Immerse yourself into the thrilling music video for the new single below and stay tuned for more new music coming soon!

Vocalist Joe on the new single and video:
"'Dreamstate' is about overwhelming stress and how our mind deals with it. In a world where there's no time for rest or any peace of mind, we lay awake at night and rejoin the rat race by day. Our body gets ignored when it tells us to slow down, we push through while we're multi-tasking our way through life. Suddenly, we realize we're not really awake or living in 'the now' anymore...Can you escape the Dreamstate?
 
"The whole video concept was made by our friend Jens De Vos from Panda Productions. He wanted to make a video clip that was not mainly based on quick editing and fast camera movements. Instead, he chose a more cinematic way of filming. It resulted in a video that feels like you're watching a movie moreso than a music video. Something completely different. We also want to make clear that there was no AI used for the special effects in the video. Everything is real work done by human beings."

EVIL INVADERS LIVE:
TRIPLE THRASH ALLIANCE TOUR WITH HEATHEN + EXHORDER:
SPECIAL GUEST: WARFIELD:
2/25 — Karlsruhe, Germany — Substage
2/26 — Geiselwind, Germany — Music Hall
2/27 — Andernach, Germany — Live Club
2/28 — Lindau, Germany — Club Vaudeville
3/2 — Aschaffenburg, Germany — Colos-Saal
3/3 — Hamburg, Germany — Gruenspan
3/4 — Roskilde, Denmark — Gimle
3/5 — Drachten, Netherlands — Iduna
3/6 — Antwerp, Belgium — Trix — EVIL INVADERS Headlining
3/7 — Utrecht, Netherlands — TivoliVredenburg/Pandora
3/9 — Göttingen, Germany — Musa
3/10 — Berlin, Germany — Bi Nuu
3/11 — Biesko-Biala, Poland — Rude Boy Club
3/12 — Prague, Czech Republic — Futurum
3/13 — Vienna, Austria — Szene
3/14 — Budapest, Hungary — Barba Negra Blue Stage
3/16 — Munich, Germany — Backstage Halle
3/17 — Zurich, Switzerland — Dynamo
3/18 — Innsbruck, Austria — PMK
3/19 — Bischofswerda, Germany — East Club
3/20 — Bochum, Germany — Matrix
3/21 — Paris, France — Petit Bain

DOUBLE THRASH ALLIANCE UK TOUR:
WITH HEATHEN:
3/23 — Bristol, UK — The Fleece
3/24— Birmingham, UK — The Castle & Falcon
3/25 — Glasgow, UK — Audio
3/26 — Manchester, UK — Academy 3
3/27 — London, UK — The Underworld

EVIL INVADERS ARE:
Joe Van Audenhove — Vocals + Guitar
Max Mayhem — Guitar
Joeri Van de Schoot — Bass
Senne Jacobs — Drums

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY turns loneliness into darkwave seduction on 'Someone To Talk To'

US darkwave-shoegaze pioneers Lowsunday lean straight into the heavy ache of isolation on their intoxicating new single, 'Someone to Talk To', exploring the painful tension between the desperate need for connection and the harsh realization that the person we trust may not be who they seem.

Following the adrenaline-infused 'You’re So Wired' and 'This Is Not Heaven', the new single is lifted from their scorching 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP' recently released via Projekt Records, the very label that supported them before disbanding decades ago. Wrapping listeners in a shadowy, dreamlike atmosphere, this song turns heartbreak and disillusionment into something strangely serene.

The lyrics follow someone reaching out for companionship while getting caught in a web of deception, emotional dependence, and misplaced trust. It hits on a central truth about chronic loneliness: how it can cloud our judgment, causing us to mistake basic attention for genuine care and completely overlook warning signs until the truth is impossible to ignore. The repeated declarations of love set against accusations of cruelty capture the song’s core emotional contradiction, showing how attachment can survive even after trust has been destroyed.

Formed initially as Low Sunday Ghost Machine back in 1994, the band emerged as retro-futurist pioneers, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before either genre experienced its modern revival. After a nearly 25-year hiatus, Lowsundayresurfaced in 2025 as a duo featuring original members Shane Sahene on vocals, guitars, synth, bass, and drums, alongside Bobby Spell on bass, guitars, and drums.

Their return was cemented by extended 30th and 25th-anniversary re-releases of their 1996 debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and the 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem' through Projekt Records, followed closely by their late 2025 ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', which ranked second on Post-Punk.com's best EPs list. Now, the 'Black EP' -- their second release of all-new material released since 1999 -- serves as the darker counterpart and definitive statement to that release.

"This song goes into darker, more abstract places," explains Shane Sahene, talking about interacting with people who walk through life handing out broken hearts as a form of exchange. "The figurines with the eyeball heads almost suggest being naive—that we sometimes think with our eyes and not our heads—that we can love at face value and totally miss the underlying reality that some people actually don't want to be loved. As the song goes, 'when you said you had my back, it was your first attack.'"

Shane Sahene also notes the curious irony of the track: "It makes us very happy to play. It’s so dark in concept that it emotionally feels like being in a calm ocean at night or walking into a cave."

The release is further anchored by a striking companion music video crafted by creative partner Jer Herring. "This video perfectly captures the delicate coldness, detachment, and loneliness of this song," says Bobby Spell. "Jer has a way of drawing on the essence of a song and bonding it with imagery that demonstrates isolation and miscommunication in a variety of modern scenarios."

Blending shimmering, pristine textures with infectious choruses, Lowsundaybridges three decades of distinct sonic legacy with a renewed creative clarity. The 'Black EP' is available now across digital platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, with a physical vinyl edition (limited to 200 copies) available through Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Lyrics by Shane Sahene
Music written by Shane Sahene & Bobby Spell
Shane Sahene - vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums
Bobby Spell - bass, guitar, drums
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered & Produced by Shane Sahene & Bobby Spell
EP cover photo by Jer Herring. Layout by Shane Sahene
Digital Cover edit by Sam Rosenthal
Band photos by Christina Sahene
Videos by Jer Herring
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR 


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Nytt Land Premiere Ritual of Stone Sun (Live 2026)

For more than 20 years, Nytt Land have followed their living, breathing connection with ancient traditions and beliefs. Earlier this year, on March 22nd, the dark folk family duo of Natalia and Anatoly Pakhalenko welcomed the spring equinox with a career-spanning live performance in Moscow. Now, fans around the world can partake in this shamanic ritual with their new live album Ritual of Stone Sun (Live 2026).  

Ritual of Stone Sun (Live 2026) comes out on all digital platforms  tomorrow, Friday, September 18, 2026 on Season of Mist, but you can experience the entire performance today by watching below.

“Ritual of Stone Sun is dedicated to the spring transition and the awakening of nature”, Nytt Land vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Anatoly Pakhalenko says. “Many of the songs from the album are performed today by the nomadic people of Siberia during ceremonies, shamanic rituals and folk festivals”.  

Pre-save Ritual of Stone Sun

https://orcd.co/nyttlandlive

Catch Nytt Land this November on their first Australian tour with co-headliners Mortiis and special guest TiR.

Nytt Land Southern Ritual Australian Tour 2026

with co-headliner Mortiis and special guest TiR

November 19 - Sydney @ Factory Floor [TICKETS]

November 20 - Brisbane @ Crowbar [TICKETS]

November 21 - Melbourne @ Croxton [TICKETS]

November 22 - Adelaide @ Ed Castle [TICKETS]

Much like the symbol of the sun itself, Ritual of Stone Sun traces back through Nytt Land’s history. The dark folk family duo’s new live album spans from the throat singing and shamanic drums of their early Nordic cycle to their most recent explorations of the ancient percussion and vocal traditions that are performed by Siberian shamans to this day.

Lead single “Ragnarök” remains a core pillar for Nytt Land’s live ritual since first appearing on the duo’s 2018 album, Oðal. Anatolly’s throat singing and mystical talharpa recall scenes from a Nordic epic. “U-Gra”, a more recent fan favorite, calls out in dedication to ancient Siberia with pounding drums and Natalie’s hypnotic chanting. In the five years since the song was released off the 2021 album Ritual, it has been played more than 3 million times on YouTube and Spotify.  

The full video of Nytt Land’s March 2026 performance in Moscow includes three songs that do not appear on Ritual of Stone Sun. “Taiga”, “Totem” and “Tygir Tayii (Heavenly Sacrifice)” are all featured on the duo’s latest studio album, Aba Khan, which was released this February by Prophecy Productions.

The live video of “Ragnarök” was filmed by Sergei Kaputanuk.

After signing with Season of Mist in May of 2026, Nytt Land announced Ritual of Stone Sun (Live 2026). Recorded and filmed in Moscow on March 22, 2026, the live album is dedicated to the beginning of spring and the awakening of nature. The tracklist spans from their 2026 single “Equinox” to “Ragnarök” and other songs from their early Nordic cycle.

Recording Lineup
Natalia “Baba Yaga” Pakhalenko - Vocals, Throat Singing, Drums, Flutes

Anatoly “Shaman” Pakhalenko - Throat Singing, Talharpa, Flutes, Percussion

Aleksandr Rosliakov - Session Drummer

Production credits

Producer & Sound Engineer - Sergei “Lazar”, Anatoly Pakhalenko

Mixing Studio - Nytt Land Studio

Mixing Engineer - Anatoly Pakhalenko, Natalia Pakhalenko

Cover art

Dimitrii Kulikov, Anatoly, Pakhalenko

Photographer

Dmitrii Kulikov

Booking info

Vadim at The Flaming Arts (info@theflamingarts.eu)

Follow Nytt Land
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nytt-land/1072343376

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NQ701XGEJodDZ5lqVtrBp

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

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

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nyttland

Bandcamp: https://nyttland.bandcamp.com

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

FALSIMONIAN Release New Single "Judgment" With Visualizer, Ahead of Forthcoming EP 'For Survival'

Melodic death metal quartet FALSIMONIAN have released their most experimental single offering, "Judgment" alongside a visualizer created by audio-visual artist Brian Pinke aka pinkenoise. The track delivers a sonic fusion of death metal, progressive metal, and jazz. FALSIMONIAN's forthcoming EP, For Survival, is scheduled to arrive independently on November 7, 2026.

FALSIMONIAN is pleased to announce an exciting collaboration with audio-visual artist Brian Pinke, out of South Carolina. Pinke performed multiple reactive takes to the track using a modular synthesizer connected to his custom video generating rig. He edited the takes to create the final version, resulting in a bespoke analog video experience.  

Each video performance is unique and impossible to replicate, and the intricate analog circuitry creates glitch-like art that is both haunting and beautiful fusing retro and modern aesthetics. 

"We are beyond excited to collaborate with Brian, this video aligns with our values of supporting human-made art, and we are honored to have a custom visualizer that was performed alongside our music"

The US and Mexico based melodic death metal band FALSIMONIAN infuse their dynamic heavy sound with influences from Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as progressive elements and jazz. Centered around a fictional, dystopian world, the upcoming EP considers the everyday impact onto individuals who are living under the threat and fear of a world-ending catastrophe.

For Survival was produced by Jesus Fuentes Valverde, with mixing and mastering by Gil Andrade. Drums engineering was undertaken by Ruben Sanchez at Urvn Studios, with guitars and keyboards recorded by Jesus Fuentes Valverde and vocals recorded by Erick Valverde. Guitar and vocal editing, and bass programming, was by Jesus Fuentes Valverde. Additional guitars on "Limitless", "Judgment" and "For Survival" were recorded and edited by Cesar Robles. 

All artwork photography for the EP and single releases are from X-Rays Erick Valverde has taken over the last 10 years. The artworks utilize original photographs of a colorful sunset as the light source behind the X-Rays. These colors are commonly seen in the desert skies of the US/Mexico border. Ariadne Willis adjusted the photographs for the layout and design of the EP and single covers. Erick's accidents and health struggles have also indirectly influenced the overall theme of the EP. Additional photography by Rancho Creativo Studios. 

About FALSIMONIAN:

Rooted in melodic death metal, FALSIMONIAN began as the brainchild of Jesus Fuentes and Erick Valverde in 2024, who welcomed Cesar and Mauricio in 2025 completing the band's line-up. Their sound is unique to the members' life experiences as bi-cultural individuals hailing from the harsh desert in the US-Mexico border. 

With members based out of El Paso, Texas, USA; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA; and Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, FALSIMONIAN incorporate genre influences from Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as jazz. Musically, the band draw inspiration from metal acts including OPETH, DARK TRANQUILLITY, DREAM THEATER, CHILDREN OF BODOM, and BORN OF OSIRIS. 

FALSIMONIAN take their name from the Latin word "falsimonia", meaning: trick, imposition, deception. Situated in a fictitious dystopian world, the forthcoming EP explores the mundane daily realities of survival in the midst of dark times of war, hate and manipulation. For Survival arrives on November 7, 2026. 


FALSIMONIAN Is:

Erick Valverde - Vocals
Jesus Fuentes Valverde - Guitars, Keyboards
Cesar Robles Sanchez - Lead Guitars 
Mauricio “Moritz” Gonzalez - Drums


Connect With FALSIMONIAN:

Official Website: https://falsimonian.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/falsimonian
Instagram: https://instagram.com/falsimonian
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falsimonian
Discord: https://discord.gg/aU5TbnPF8M 

GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES Share New Single "A New Spark" + Official Video

Today, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES share their new single and official video, “A New Spark,” ahead of the release of their new album ‘Disintegrate,’ scheduled for release on November 20th via Frontiers Music Srl.

Girish Pradhan states:

“It was a small idea that I had recorded back in 2019 during the ‘Rock The Highway’ era, and now it has finally found its home in our new album. I think this is the highlight of the album for all of us. There are times in life when we feel stuck, surrounded by negativity, and desperate for new beginnings. ‘A New Spark’ is a song about the search for that ‘spark,’ an inspiration, which helps us shed the darkness and gather strength and courage to explore new possibilities in life. There is a whole other world out there.”

Watch the Official Video for “A New Spark” Below:

The band is also thrilled to announce that they will support Guns N’ Roses on November 14th in Bangalore, India.

They commented: “Supporting GNR for the third time is a surreal feeling, considering how small we started and how far we’ve come as a band. It used to be a daydream that nobody would dare to dream, especially in a relatively hidden Himalayan state like Sikkim. This is literally us living our dreams!”

Over the last few years, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES have evolved from one of India’s best-kept hard rock secrets into a truly international force. Fueled by extensive European touring and a widely acclaimed appearance on the hit American television show “America’s Got Talent,” the band has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its audience far beyond its homeland and earning recognition among rock fans across the globe.

Now, with their highly anticipated new album for Frontiers Music Srl, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES take another step forward. While staying true to the melodic hard rock and classic heavy metal foundations that have always shaped their sound, the band has also explored some new territory on ‘Disintegrate.’

The band comments:

“With this album, we just wanted to play around with the sound a bit. It’s heavier, groovier and darker in places, with some alternative elements coming through, but it still feels like GATC. We didn’t want to overthink it. We just went with what sounded good.

They continue, “There are definitely some different sides of us on this record, both musically and lyrically, and we just want our old and new fans to hear it for themselves.”

At the heart of it all is frontman Girish Pradhan, whose unmistakable voice continues to set the band apart. Possessing a rare combination of power, range, grit, and emotion, Girish channels the spirit of the great rock singers of the past while maintaining a personality and charisma that are entirely his own.

This new release captures a band continuing to grow while staying true to the spirit, passion, and songwriting that have defined GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES from day one.

‘Disintegrate’ is the sound of GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES moving forward while remaining true to who they are.

Pre-Order 'Disintegrate' HERE

Wolves at the Gate Share Visualizer for New Single "Letterkills"

Wolves at the Gate are back with the new single "Letterkills."

Watch the visualizer below.

It's an exercise (or is that exorcise?) in layered and demonic dynamics, going hard in the middle memorable melodies!

"'Letterkills' continues the story arc where WASTELAND left off, with the character climbing toward healing, only to discover that the very things he believed would save him were slowly destroying him," the band says, referencing their last album, which arrived in 2025.

WATG will embark on a tour with Demon Hunter next month. All dates are below.

More new music from WATG will be announced in due course.

WOLVES AT THE GATE ON TOUR:
WITH DEMON HUNTER:
10/7 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom
10/8 — Springfield, MO — Regency Live
10/9 — Dallas, TX — AM/FM
10/10 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
10/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
10/12 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey
10/13 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
10/14 — Pomona, CA — Glass House
10/15 — San Diego, CA — House Of Blues
10/16 — Fresno, CA — Strummer's
10/17 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
10/19 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
10/20 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw
10/21 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
10/22 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/23 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club
10/24 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
10/25 — Denver, CO — Oriental Theater
10/27 — Davenport, IA — Capitol Theater
10/28 — Chicago, IL — WC Social Club
10/29 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

Wolves At The Gate have quietly and naturally evolved since their emergence out of the Midwest in 2008. Their vision unfolded across albums such as Captors [2012], VxV [2014], Types & Shadows [2016], Eclipse [2019], and Eulogies [2022]. Blabbermouth rated the latter "9.0-out-of-10.0," while mxdwn summed it up as "powerfully moving." Along the way, the group tallied tens of millions of streams fueled by the likes of "Counterfeit," "Deadman," "Lowborn," "Peace That Starts The War," and more. Not to mention, they've performed alongside everyone from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Red to Fit For A King, August Burns Red, and Born Of Osiris. In 2024, a core idea screamed out to guitarist Steve Cobucci, shaping the creative direction of the band's next evolution. It slowly, but surely seeped into the DNA of the music and his words. The band released WASTELAND the following year. 
 
WOLVES AT THE GATE ARE:
Steve Cobucci — Vocals/Guitar
Nick Detty — Vocals
Joey Alarcon — Guitar
Abishai Collingsworth — Drums
Ben Summers — Bass