BLOOD OF ANGELS Release New Single “The Last Rites” and Announce Upcoming Album Les Agnst ov Thanatou

BLOOD OF ANGELS have unveiled their new single “The Last Rites”, offering a powerful first look into their forthcoming full-length album Les Agnst ov Thanatou, scheduled for release on June 21, 2026. Accompanied by an official lyric video, the single marks a pivotal chapter in the band’s most ambitious and emotionally driven work to date.

“The Last Rites” serves as a thematic cornerstone of Les Agnst ov Thanatou, a concept album centered on mortality, grief, ritual, and the psychological weight of loss. The song captures the moment where struggle gives way to ceremony, reflecting the human need for closure when confronting death. Musically, BLOOD OF ANGELS balance crushing aggression with deliberate structure, blending rhythmic groove, high-speed intensity, and melodic precision to create a track that is both forceful and reflective.

Lyrically, “The Last Rites” explores the stillness that follows life’s final breath. It examines fear, release, and remembrance, presenting death not as chaos, but as a passage shaped by ritual and reflection. The track stands as a transition point within the album’s narrative, preparing the listener for deeper psychological and emotional confrontations ahead.

Les Agnst ov Thanatou represents a significant evolution for BLOOD OF ANGELS. Written during a period marked by widespread uncertainty and personal loss, the album presents a unified narrative that traces humanity’s response to death through resistance, ritual, memory, and acceptance. Recorded at Underground Studios in Tampa, Florida, the album was produced by Bob Noxious, Preston DiCarlo, and BLOOD OF ANGELS, with mixing by Preston DiCarlo and mastering at Soundlab in New York City.

Since forming in 2017, BLOOD OF ANGELS have earned international recognition for their songwriting, musicianship, and uncompromising vision. Their accolades include the 2023 Hollywood Independent Music Award for “Best Rock/Metal Song” and multiple Akademia Music Awards. In 2025, the band completed a sold-out headlining European tour, further establishing their presence on the global metal stage.

With “The Last Rites,” BLOOD OF ANGELS begin the descent into Les Agnst ov Thanatou, inviting listeners to confront mortality through sound, story, and emotion.

BLOOD OF ANGELS has earned multiple industry awards for songwriting and performance, including honors from the Hollywood Independent Music Awards and Akademia Music Awards. In 2025, the band completed a sold-out headlining European tour, further establishing their presence on the international metal stage.

With a commitment to artistic growth and respect for metal’s legacy, BLOOD OF ANGELS continues to push forward with music that is heavy, deliberate, and emotionally resonant.

BLOOD OF ANGELS is: 

Randy Reyes – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Aaron Robinson – Guitar
Jonathan Rushford – Drums, Keyboards
The Maggot – Bass, Background Vocals

Connect with BLOOD OF ANGELS:

Official Website: http://www.bloodofangels.net
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AGENBITE MISERY Release New Single “Circe” from Forthcoming Album Remorse of Conscience

New Hampshire experimental extreme-metal trio AGENBITE MISERY have unveiled “Circe,” the latest single from their forthcoming debut album Remorse of Conscience, due out February 6, 2026.

A more direct black metal track filtered through a psychedelic, exploratory lens, “Circe” adapts the fifteenth chapter of James Joyce’s Ulysses, the infamous “Nighttown” episode, into sound. In the novel, Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus drift drunkenly through Dublin’s red-light district as the chapter dissolves into a feverish hallucination filled with nightmares, guilt, satire, and fleeting grace. AGENBITE MISERY translate this dream logic into music built from hypnotic, undulating riffs that blur structure and sensation, leaving the listener suspended in a disorienting haze.

Rhythmically, the song is deliberately unstable, simultaneously implying both 4 and 6 feels as guitar, bass, and drums suggest conflicting patterns. Arpeggiated chords float over exotic drum figures before collapsing into tremolo-picked, unresolved progressions that nod toward acts like Deathspell Omega. The trance fractures at key moments. Ascending organ lines usher in a shout-along, almost hardcore-tinged chorus driven by skank beats and pick scrapes, while two contrasting guitar solos, one sinister and galloping, the other melodic and angular with an Opeth-inspired edge, cut through the fog. The track ultimately returns to its central riff in a subdued, atmospheric form, mirroring the emotional comedown after a long night of intoxication.

Lyrically, “Circe” draws directly from Joyce’s text, favoring vivid imagery and dark humor over linear narrative. Lines evoke Dublin’s nocturnal landscape dissolving into pastoral hallucinations, robed figures speaking in many tongues, Bloom’s self-lacerating fantasies, and Stephen’s haunted psyche. The song closes on one of the novel’s most poignant moments, Bloom’s vision of the ghostly son he never had, a fragile reminder of humanity and perseverance amid the chaos.

Remorse of Conscience adapts Ulysses into eight aggressive, atmospheric compositions that merge blackened sludge, dissonant death metal, post-punk, and ambient drone. Written in 2023 and recorded in 2024, the album was self-produced by the band, mixed by Eric Sauter, and mastered by Brad Boatright. While steeped in dense literary reference, the record ultimately reaches beyond academia toward the raw human experience at its core, confronting the question of whether meaning can still be found amid modern ruin. AGENBITE MISERY’s answer is unambiguous. Yes.

In support of the album, AGENBITE MISERY will embark on a four-date Northeastern tour this February:

• February 5 – Blue, Portland ME (with ERGI, INGRATE, BÜZEM)

• February 6 – Riverhill Grange, Concord NH (with IMIPOLEX, BENEATH PURGATORY, PERFECT SUFFERING)

• February 7 – AS220, Providence RI (with RHIZARIA, CAREGIVER, SATAN WEED)

• February 8 – O’Brien’s, Allston MA (with NORTH STAR THE WANDERER, GLOOMLURKER, HEXROT)

AGENBITE MISERY exists at the edge of metal and the margins of modern art, translating abstract ideas into concrete sound with unrelenting force. Whether performing live or recording in isolation, their ethos remains constant: dig deeper, aim higher, and never repeat what has already been done.

AGENBITE MISERY is:
Sam Graff – Guitars / Vocals / Synth
Cam Netland – Bass / Vocals
Adam Richards – Drums / Vocals

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Hear Alkaloid's New Album a Day Early

Alkaloid know no bounds. Since joining forces in 2013, the supergroup has rearranged the very composition of progressive death metal. But upon returning to the stage last summer, Morean, Hannes Grossman, Linus Klausenitzer, Justin Hombach and Max Blok proved once and for all why they are metal’s maddest scientists. Their new live album, Bach Out of Bounds, is a genre-defying experiment that only true maestros can perform.

Bach Out of Bounds comes out tomorrow, Friday, January 23, but you can hear the all eight explosive compositions today by listening to the full album stream below.

“The audience who came and saw these performances went crazy for it”, Morean remembers. “I’m so happy that we can now share them with people everywhere. People aren’t going to know what hit them. Bach Out of Bounds is very different from what other metal bands – or even Alkaloid – normally do”.

Pre-order 
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Chat with Alkaloid about their classical new invention tomorrow during the band’s Reddit AMA.

Alkaloid Bach Out of Bounds Reddit AMA

Friday, January 23 @ 18 CET / Noon Eastern Time

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Recorded live in the Netherlands, Bach Out of Bounds brings the revered composer in conversation with the heaviest of underground arts. Across three separate performances – at the Bachfestival in Dordrecht, Paard van Troje in The Hague and on November Music in Den Bosch – Alkaloid present three faithful renditions of Bach classics alongside an award-winning ensemble. Heavenly vocals grace sacred aria “Agnus Dei”. Even the hellacious guitar solo on “Allegro” achieves perfect harmony with softly shredding strings.

Of course, being metal’s mad scientists, Alkaloid also unveil some fresh creations by re-imagining songs from their own acclaimed catalogue in Bach’s image. As if summoned by a siren’s call, “Beneath the Sea” is revealed as a speaker-shaking precursor to the band’s monster hit “Cthulhu”. New song “Haunter of the Void” goes where no metalhead has gone before: following a digitized brain into deep space's crushing void. “These will change everything”, Morean growls as “The Fungi from Yuggoth” spawns into a headbanging symphonic mutation.

With Bach Out of Bounds, Alkaloid deliver a classically innovative performance as only true maestros can.

With Bach Out of Bounds, Alkaloid deliver a classically innovative performance as only a true maestro can.

Lineup:
Morean — Vocals, Guitar
Hannes Grossmann — Drums
Linus Klausenitzer — Bass
Justin Hombach — Guitar
Max Blok — Guitar

Guest Musicians:
Max Blok — Guitar
Rianne Wilbers — Soprano
Chrysa Tsaltampasi — Soprano
Julija Hartig — Violin
Oene van Geel — 5-String Violin
Marieke Hopman — Accordion
Ketevan Roinishvili — Cello

Recording Credits:
Recorded live in The Netherlands at Bibelot (Dordrecht) & Paard van Troje (The Hague).
Front of house engineer: Laurens Voois

Production Credits:
Produced by Alkaloid.
Mixed by Hannes Grossman at Mordor Sounds, Germany.
Mastered by Victor Bullok at Woodshed Studio, Germany.

Songwriting Credits:
Music for "Allegro", "Adagio - All Is Vanity" and "Agnus Dei" written by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Music for "Cthulhu" written by Morean and Hannes Grossman.
Music for "Beneath the Sea" and "Haunter of the Void" written by Morean.
Music for "A Fool's Desire" written by Hannes Grossman.
Music for "The Fungi from Yuggoth" written by Christian Münzner.
Lyrics to "Adagio - All Is Vanity" based on "Es ist alles eitel" by Andreas Gryphius and adapted by Morean.
Lyrics to "Agnus Dei" taken from John 1:29.
Lyrics to "Beneath the Sea", "Cthulhu", "Haunter of the Void", "A Fool's Desire" and "The Fungi from Yuggoth" written by Morean.

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OPETH - Release New Performance Video For “§7” From 'The Last Will And Testament'

Swedish progressive metal legends OPETH return with a powerful new performance video for “§7,” a key track from their critically acclaimed album The Last Will and Testament.

The video captures the band in raw, commanding form, spotlighting the precision, atmosphere, and emotional weight that define OPETH at this stage of their career. Focused and unembellished, the performance highlights the band’s musical chemistry and the intensity at the heart of the track.

The release arrives ahead of OPETH’s upcoming U.S. tour, which kicks off in two weeks and will see the band bringing the music of The Last Will and Testament to stages across the country alongside fan favorites from their storied catalog.

Mikael Åkerfeldt comments: “That track was scary to play live at first. Most of our songs are challenging, I suppose, and this one is no exception. I believe we all love playing this one. There are a myriad of details that could go wrong though, but it’s fun. It keeps you on your toes. And of course, then there’s Ian Anderson’s narrations, which is the only thing in our set that isn’t 'live'. Since we don’t play to a click-track, it’s dragging or pushing depending on the tempo of the evening. Again, it’s fun and I love the unforeseeable character of this song in a live setting. That’s a bit odd since I normally want to feel completely secure and really know what I’m doing. I generally don’t like surprises on stage.”

“§7” serves as a pivotal moment within the album’s broader narrative, which has been widely praised for its cinematic flow, depth, and fearless exploration of light and shade. By stripping the song back to its essence, the new video reinforces OPETH’s ability to balance technical mastery with emotional resonance - a duality Mikael Åkerfeldt has often highlighted in the band’s work.

Following the U.S. run, OPETH will also perform select dates across Europe later this year.

Fans old and new are encouraged to revisit the album in full, streaming “§7” alongside its other chapters to experience the complete arc as intended. From its haunting opening moments to its powerful conclusion, the record rewards deep listening. 

Watch the performance video for “§7” now, listen to The Last Will and Testament on all major platforms, and catch Opeth live where tickets remain available.

Order/stream The Last Will And Testament: https://opeth.rpm.link/lastwillPR

OPETH LIVE DATES 2026
Tickets & Info: https://www.opeth.com/tour-dates

5 Feb.  US Montclair, The Wellmont Theater – Low Tickets
6 Feb.  US Boston, Orpheum Theater - Low Tickets
7 Feb.  US Philadelphia, The Filmore Philadelphia - SOLD OUT
10 Feb. US Detroit, Masonic Temple Theater
11 Feb. US Chicago, Riviera Theater
12 Feb. US St. Louis, The Pageant - Low Tickets
14 Feb. US Dallas, The Bomb Factory
15 Feb. US Houston, Bayou Music Center
16 Feb. US San Antonio, Majestic Theater
18 Feb. US Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Center
20 Feb. US Las Vegas, Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
21 Feb. US Riverside, Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Low Tickets
22 Feb. US Sacramento, Channel 24
24 Feb. US Seattle, Paramount Theater - Low Tickets
25 Feb. CA Vancouver, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

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ANKOR Share "NAGATO • purple eyes" Video — WATCH // Band Touring With Bloodywood This Spring

Multi-cultural quintet ANKOR — vocalist Jessie Williams (Bristol, UK), drummer Eleni Nota (Athens, Greece), guitarists David Romeu and Fito Martinez, and bassist Julio López (Catalonia, Spain), are an alternative metal band based in Spain. The band is swiftly becoming one of the rising stars in the European contemporary metal scene.

Today, they have shared the video for new single "NAGATO • purple eyes."

Watch it below.

The song starts off in eerily beautiful fashion before erupting into a full force rock anthem.

This explosive track marks the second song the band has released based on a villain from Japanese anime/Manga Naruto.

"Those who do not understand true pain can never understand true peace," the band explains. "Nagato is determined to find this peace, but carries the weight of his suffering. A song about pain made with love."

The song and video arrive ahead of the band's spring tour with Bloodywood, which kicks off April 10 and runs through May 16. All dates are below.

ANKOR will also appear at many festivals this summer, which are also posted below.

ANKOR ON TOUR:
WITH BLOODYWOOD:
4/10 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's
4/11 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
4/13 — Denver, CO — The Oriental Theater
4/14 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
4/16 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
4/17 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
4/18 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House & Event Center
4/20 — San Francisco, CA — August Hall
4/21 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
4/22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
4/24 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
4/28 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
4/29 — Austin, TX — Empire Garage
5/2 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre
5/3 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
5/4 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club Presented by Citizens
5/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
5/6 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza Powered by Verizon 5G
5/8 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues Myrtle Beach
5/11 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
5/12 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal
5/13 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom
5/15 — Toronto, ON — The Danforth Music Hall
5/16 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall

FESTIVAL DATES:
4/4-5 — Dead Pop Festival — Kawasaki, Japan
6/5-7 — Rock Am Ring/Rock im Park — Nürburg, Germany 
6/11-14 — Nova Rock — Nickelsdorf, Austria 
6/12 — Download Festival — Derby, UK 
6/18-21 — Graspop Metal Meeting — Dessel Belgium 
6/10-14 — Rock For People — Hradec Králové, Czech Republic 

The multicultural quintet has grown steadily since their origins in Els Pallaresos, a village near Barcelona, back in 2003. From these humble beginnings, Ankor have built a worldwide fanbase and a reputation for being an absolute powerhouse live, through headlining tours of mainland Europe and Asia. But it was with the December 2022 release of breakthrough single "Prisoner" that a new era begun.

With over three million streams and counting, "Prisoner" has triggered a sonic and aesthetic (r)evolution for Ankor, their musical and visual worlds ascending to new creative heights ever since; The conceptually bound singles "Oblivion," "Darkbeat," "Stereo," and "Venom" that have followed have seen lyrical narratives, sonic aesthetics, and self-directed and edited music videos flow together to reshape Ankor in a playful, energetic, and refreshing new form: a fusion of Asian pop-culture, contemporary metalcore, and a dash of Spanish heritage.

Solo Black Metal Project PETRICHOR Emerges with Debut EP, 'Seduced By Conquering Darkness'

Solo black metal project PETRICHOR is now emerging from the shadows with its debut EP, 'Seduced By Conquering Darkness.' The artist's inaugural music can now be heard on Bandcamp and all streaming services while physical formats and pre-orders will be made available at a later date.

'Seduced By Conquering Darkness' is an independent release and can now be found below:

Album Credits:

Composed & performed by JK

Drums, recording, mixing & mastering by NS

Graphic Design & Photography by Wolf Mountain Productions

Links:

Bandcamp

YouTube

Instagram

Apple Music

Spotify

Amazon Music

Merch Store

The cover artwork was created by Wolf Mountain Productions

SODOM RELEASE NEW VIDEO AND SINGLE FOR REMIXED VERSION OF ‘JABBA THE HUTT’

Sodom’s, 1994 album Get What You Deserve didn’t stick to any of the rules of the era. "We just wanted to sound completely nuts — full-on, in-your-face madness - it was pure Sodom just not giving a damn. Especially not about what anyone else was doing. We wanted to do what felt right to us — raw, grimy, unpolished. Songs that would make other people cringe — that’s what we were after."

The new single 'Jabba the Hutt' is one such track, and it may appear that it‘s named after a Star Wars character — but it’s actually about a real person. When asked about it, Tom Angelripper and Andy Brings respond in unison: "We won’t comment on that."

The accompanying video is cut from archive camcorder footage of the infamous photoshoots for both the grotesque album cover of 'Get What You Deserve' and it’s preceding EP, 'Aber Bitte Mit Sahne' and provides a snapshot into the warped minds of Sodom in 1994!

Thirty-two years later, this snarling beast is being unleashed on the metal community once again. A timeless punch to the gut — or, as Maik Weichert, guitarist and mastermind of German metalcore heroes Heaven Shall Burn, puts it: “The best punk album of the nineties!”

RELEASE NEW Video AND SINGLE FOR REMIXED VERSION OF ‘JABBA THE HUTT’ Listen Below

PLUS PREORDERS & EXCLUSIVE MERCH HERE
https://sodomband.lnk.to/GWYDPR

Get What You Deserve will be released as an extensive box set, remastered and newly mixed by Andy Brings, including the remastered and remixed Aber Bitte Mit Sahne EP, plus the first concert with Atomic Steif as a bonus double LP and a DVD with additional live shows. Alongside the original hotel room cover, the package also includes the censored version with the band photo and the originally planned artwork featuring a Knarrenheinz painting by cult artist Andreas Marschall.

Get What You Deserve will be released on February 27, 2026 via BMG and is available for pre-order now. 

Sodom’s deluxe, expanded reissue of Get What You Deserve is available in these formats. 

• Box set including 5LP’s on deluxe colour wax, book, poster and DVD.

• Double, gatefold milky clear vinyl.

• Triple CD digisleeve with 24 page booklet
   

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Tape Room Music Marks 60th No. 1 with Back-to-Back-to-Back Chart-Toppers

Only three full weeks into the New Year, Tape Room Music has dominated the Country Airplay charts, earning three back-to-back chart-toppers and marking the publishing company’s 60th No. 1 hit since its establishment in 2011 with “Favorite Country Song.”
 
The occasion is exceptionally special for Beau Bailey, as “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” (Blake Shelton) and “Favorite Country Song” (HARDY) were his first two tracks sent to radio, both released on the same day, and went No. 1 consecutively, with “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” landing at No. 1 on both the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country charts last week and “Favorite Country Song” topping the Billboard Country chart this week.
 
Ben Williams is also celebrating his second No. 1 with “6 Months Later” (Megan Moroney), which topped the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country chart this week. The single followed Moroney’s “You Had To Be There (ft. Kenny Chesney),” which Williams also co-wrote. 
 
Tape Room’s invigorating start in 2026 follows a landmark year in 2025, which saw the independent publishing company garnering six No. 1 singles, along with 13 songs on Billboard’s Year-End Hot Country Songs chart.
 
Tape Room writers continue to see radio success ahead, with current singles with Jon Pardi, Russell Dickerson, Nate Smith and Tyler Hubbard, Chris Janson, Lauren Alaina and Chase Matthew, and Dustin Lynch.

Beau Bailey / Ben Williams -Courtesy of Tape Room Music

About Tape Room Music
Tape Room Music is an independent music publishing company founded by newly-inducted Songwriter Hall of Fame member Ashley Gorley, where writers have celebrated 60 No. 1 songs. In 2024, Tape Room dominated Country Aircheck/Mediabase and Billboard’s Most-Heard Country Songs of 2024, with 19 songs on each chart and five of those tracks reaching the Top 10, including the No. 1 entry on both charts, Nate Smith’s 10-week smash “World On Fire.” Recent No. 1 hits include Jordan Davis’ “Bar None,” Jelly Roll’s “Heart of Stone” and BigXThaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman’s “All The Way,” which topped both Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs and Hot Country Songs. Tape Room Music writers continue to stretch the bounds of their abilities, spreading their talents across writing, producing and performing. More at TapeRoom.comor follow along on Instagram @TapeRoomMusic.

TYKETTO RELEASE UPLIFTING SINGLE/VIDEO ‘WE RISE’ NEW ALBUM – CLOSER TO THE SUN – OUT MARCH 20 TH

Hard rocking songsmiths Tyketto release the video for second single ‘We Rise’, taken from the upcoming studio album Closer To The Sun, set for release Friday, March 20th, via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to

this location.

A strong spirit of optimism and forward drive powers the album’s more arena-ready passages, as Tyketto tap back into their classic arena rock roots —most strikingly on

‘We Rise’.

“In the spirit of ‘Don't Come Easy’ we set out to create a couple of real arena rock anthems and ‘We Rise’ is definitely one of those.” comments vocalist and founding member Danny Vaughn. “It also marked the first real collaborative effort within the band for this album. Harry brought in the guitar riff and the chorus. Chris and I fleshed out the arrangement and the lyrics and before you know it, magic happened! It's a simple message; when you get knocked down, keep getting back up!”

Watch/Listen to ‘We Rise’ Below – directed and edited by Scott Wardell; filmed by Paul Hollingsworth at Base Studios 1, Stourbridge.

Throughout Closer To The Sun, Tyketto speak to the listener about true life loves, losses and pleasures. From the title track’s triumphant, soaring appreciation of love’s power, to the punchy rawness built to make fists rise and hearts race of “Hit Me Where It Hurts”, to the power balladry of 

“The Picture”, Tyketto continue to confidently stride the same musical terrain as the likes of Whitesnake and Aerosmith, with the added bonus of being fresh to the ears of many.

Joined by Harry Scott Elliott on guitar, Ged Rylands on keyboards, Chris Childs (Thunder) on bass and Johnny Dee(Doro) on drums, Vaughn leads a lineup that brings exceptional performances and undeniable fire to every track, reaffirming Tyketto as one of rock’s most respected and enduring names. Closer To The Sun was recorded across multiple studios in the UK and Europe, including Flip Flop Studios and the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales.

Watch/Listen to the recently released ‘Higher Than High’ at this location – directed and edited by Scott Wardell; filmed by Paul Hollingsworth at KK’s Steel Mill.

In support of the album’s release, Tyketto have already announced a string of dates for 2026, kicking off at

Planet Rock’s Winter’s End festival in Porthcawl, Wales—and with a full UK Tour set for the spring and European shows to be revealed soon, fans should keep their eyes peeled for what’s coming next.

For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: tyketto.com

Band Line-Up:

DANNY VAUGHN – Lead & backing vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, keyboards and percussion

CHRIS CHILDS – Bass Guitar, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals

JOHNNY DEE – Drums, percussion, backing vocals

HARRY SCOTT ELLIOTT – Lead and rhythm electric guitars, percussion, backing vocals

GED RYLANDS – Keyboards, percussion, backing vocals

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It's Time to Rise as Dogma Returns to the U.S. This Spring

Explosive hard rock band DOGMA return to the States this Spring on the Time to Rise Pt. 1. U.S. Tour 2026 with special guests Frayle.  Kicking off on March 15 in Seattle, WA, and wrapping on April 3 in Philadelphia, this leg of the tour will see the group perform on key dates in New York City, Washington, D.C., San Diego, Dallas, and more.  Full dates are below.  

Frontperson Lilith says, “Last October and November, during our last U.S tour dates, we carried a message that was still taking shape. Some paths were broken before they could be completed, and certain cities were left waiting. That tension did not fade. It stayed with us, sharpened us, and demanded a proper return.”

She continues, “Time to Rise Part I U.S. Tour 2026 emerges from that demand. What comes next carries intention, consequence, and elements that will not announce themselves in advance. There will be moments you are not prepared for, choices you didn’t plan to make, impulses you didn’t expect to feel, and yet, you will feel them. Anaheim and Reno are part of that reckoning. To the sinners who remained present despite uncertainty: this chapter is written with you in mind. What rises now does so with purpose, weight, memory… and temptations that will test how far you’re willing to go.”

Time to Rise Pt. 1 U.S. Tour 2026 dates (with special guests Frayle):

March 15 - Seattle, WA - Substation
March 17 - San Francisco, CA  - The Independent
March 18 - Los Angeles, CA  - 1720
March 19 - Reno, NV - The Alpine
March 20 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
March 21 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
March 24 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Studio
March 25 - Dallas, TX - Trees
March 27 - Madison, WI - The Annex at The Red Zone
March 28 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
March 29 - Chesterfield, MI - Diesel Concert Lounge
March 31 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theater
April 1 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
April 2 - Bethlehem, PA - Fowler Blast Furnace Room
April 3 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie

Dogma is offering a limited-edition presale bundle with ticket purchase, including an exclusive design of the “spitting nun” T-shirt. For more information, visit HERE.  Fans can also sign up HERE for a pre-show Meet & Greet, which includes surprise sweepstakes and a band photo.  

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BLEED FROM WITHIN - Reveal Live Audiotree Session

Scottish metal heavyweights, Bleed From Within, are proud to reveal their live Audiotree Session. The band filmed the one take performance during their 2025 North America tour supporting Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium, featuring songs from their latest album Zenith and more. Audiotree are renowned for showcasing talented musicians from around the world. Their channel has become a cornerstone, capturing intimate studio performances from diverse artists.

Watch the Bleed From Within x Audiotree session below:

Bleed From Within stated:
"We’ve had our eyes on Audiotree for quite some time. We saw this as an opportunity to showcase our material in a new light, without the usual production that we have with us in a live environment. In an age of over produced records & bands editing live footage, it felt refreshing to walk into a room and just play our instruments knowing that this was our one take and only chance to dial it in. There were no run throughs or drop ins. Play it loud, then come see it in the flesh in April/May on our first ever headline tour of North America!"

BLEED FROM WITHIN - 2026 TOUR DATES

NORTH AMERICA - THE ZENITH TOUR

04.02.2026 U.S.  Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (upstairs)
04.03.2026 CAN Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield *LOW TICKETS
04.04.2026 CAN Toronto, ON @ Opera House *LOW TICKETS
04.06.2026 U.S.  Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of The Living
04.07.2026 U.S.  Lakewood, OH @ The Roxy
04.08.2026 U.S.  Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small's
04.10.2026 U.S.  Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
04.11.2026 U.S.  Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation
04.12.2026 U.S.  Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
04.14.2026 U.S.  Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
04.15.2026 U.S.  Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
04.17.2026 U.S.  Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
04.19.2026 U.S.  Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
04.20.2026 U.S.  Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
04.21.2026 U.S.  Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
04.22.2026 U.S.  Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
04.24.2026 U.S.  Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theatre
04.25.2026 U.S.  Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
04.26.2026 U.S.  Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
04.28.2026 U.S.  Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
04.29.2026 U.S.  Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
05.01.2026 U.S.  Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
05.02.2026 U.S.  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
05.03.2026 U.S.  Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
05.05.2026 U.S.  Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
05.06.2026 U.S.  Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
05.07.2026 U.S.  New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

Supports: Sylosis, Great American Ghost, Life Cycles
Tickets are on-sale now from: https://bleedfromwithin.com/tour-dates/

ABOUT BLEED FROM WITHIN

After 20 years, Bleed from Within have reached their Zenith. The Glasgow firebrands are one of the hardest working acts in metal: playing shows globally with everyone from Megadeth to Slipknot, all while writing and regularly releasing monstrous, exhilarating songs. The upward journey reaches new heights on their seventh album, which contains the band’s heaviest, catchiest and most intrepid music to date.

Bleed – vocalist Scott Kennedy, guitarists Craig “Goonzi” Gowans and Steven Jones, drummer Ali Richardson and bassist Davie Provan – have long been Scottish metal’s most valued sons, constantly at the vanguard of muscular-sounding music. First albums Humanity(2009) and Empire (2010) made them cult figureheads in the deathcore scene, before Uprising(2013) broadened their palate with groove metal adrenaline and melodic death metal prowess. It also marked their major-label debut, catapulting them onto tours with heavy royalty.

In 2018, the band returned with the ferocious Era. Then, follow-ups Fracture (2020) and Shrine(2022) proved their greatest triumphs to date, intertwining Scott’s snarls with Steven’s majestic singing. The millions of streams gathered by such singles as ‘The End of All We Know’, ‘Into Nothing’ and ‘Levitate’ proved Bleed had become the next big thing. On Zenith – which was announced alongside career-affirming tours with Slipknot, Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine – the quintet are primed to leap into superstardom.

Across 11 songs, Zenith explores the parameters of what pulse-pounding metal can do. ‘Violent Nature’ is the most attention-demanding opener Bleed have ever penned, accelerating from a distorted intro to an onslaught of drums, blitzkrieg riffs and layer upon layer of screams. Single ‘In Place of Your Halo’ is a heavier counterpoint: its hulking groove leads up to a surprising bagpipe section, keeping the band in touch with their homeland as they affirm themselves on the world’s stage. From the bold string sections throughout the album to finale ‘Edge of Infinity’, which rises from acoustic guitars and singing to an almighty crescendo, Bleed’s horizons have never been broader. Yet, their songs have never felt so invigorating across the board either.

Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy - Vocals
Craig Gowans - Lead Guitar
Steven Jones - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
David Provan - Bass
Ali Richardson - Drums 

ROMAN CANDLE Drop New Single & Video "Can We Watch Something Happy?"

Roman Candle share "Can We Watch Something Happy?" today, arriving with an accompanying music video. Written from the perspective of Piper Ferrari's childhood self, the track documents the cycle of uncontrolled intrusive thoughts, compulsive prayer, and the overwhelming guilt of believing her own mind was a sin. The song arrives as the band's fourth single following their 2025 Sumerian Records signing. Fans can stream the new track HERE and watch the accompanying music video Below.

Speaking on the theme of the new single, Piper shares

"'Can We Watch Something Happy' is written from the perspective of my childhood self. I struggled with severe OCD growing up, which was intensified by being raised in a religious household. I wasn't diagnosed until much later, so for most of my youth I didn't understand what was happening — I just remember being scared all the time.There was a constant cycle of praying for the intrusive thoughts to go away, eventually giving in to them, and then praying again for forgiveness. That's where the repeated 'one more time' comes from. It wasn't about depression or suicidality; it was about trying to survive this overwhelming fear of thoughts I didn't want, and then feeling deep guilt because I believed even having those thoughts was a sin."

Roman Candle has built their Sumerian Records tenure on unflinching examination of difficult and vulnerable topics such as mental health and trauma. Prior to today's new track, the band released the critically acclaimed singles "Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," and "Nothing Is Original". Each track stakes new ground in how the band articulates pain without softening its edges or asking for easy answers. "Can We Watch Something Happy?" continues that trajectory.

Roman Candle have firmly established themselves as one of the most vital voices in contemporary hardcore. The band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting. With much more to come from the band in 2026, they show no signs of slowing down any time soon.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Roman Candle is a visceral and emotionally charged hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, built around the creative core of Piper Ferrari (vocals) and Jonas Vece (guitar). Emerging from the ashes of their former project sowithout., the two formed Roman Candle with a vision to push the boundaries of hardcore through vulnerability, intensity, and intentionality.

Rooted in the lineage of bands like Saetia, Touché Amoré, and Poison the Well, Roman Candle blends classic “screamo” sensibilities with a modern edge—balancing raw catharsis and poetic tension. Their 2022 debut EP Discount Fireworks marked them as a standout in the Las Vegas underground. After spending much of 2023 & 2024 showcasing their new material live, the band's reputation for emotionally resonant, tightly wound songs that leave nothing on the table was further cemented. The band also spent a considerable amount of time on the road with bands like Dying Wish, Boundaries, Militare Gun, Foreign Hands, Pool Kids and one off shows with Touche Amore, Botch, Better Lovers and more.

Known for fiercely passionate live performances, Roman Candle has become a vital voice in the evolving Las Vegas hardcore scene. As a femme-fronted band, Piper Ferrari brings a rare and welcome presence to the genre, challenging norms and creating space for a more inclusive scene. Alongside Jonas Vece’s cutting guitar work and atmospheric tension, the band captures a sense of urgency that’s both deeply personal and powerfully collective.

With a full-length album on the horizon and growing attention beyond their hometown, Roman Candle is shaping a future for screamo that feels just as emotionally immediate as its roots.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

WORMWITCH Kicks Off Canadian Headlining Tour Tomorrow, January 22

WORMWITCH is ringing in the new year with a headlining run across Canada along with support from Vancouver's SCALDING! The trek starts tomorrow, January 22, in Ottawa, ON and will conclude on January 26 in Sherbrooke (QC). The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

The band previously commented, "Wormwitch is finally making our long overdue return to the great Canadian shield, this time joined by our western brethren in Scalding. These are sure to be five frigid evenings of unhinged Canadian metal, square in the middle of what is predicted to be a particularly unforgiving winter.”

WORMWITCH will be supporting their eponymous fourth studio album, which was released on July 26, 2024 via Profound Lore Records and can be found HERE. The band is pleased to reveal that they are working on new music with an EP expected later this year!

WORMWITCH sets out to combine a melodic blackened death assault with the ferocity and attitude of crust punk and classic rock and roll, jettisoning the burdens of ceremony and pomp that dominate the genre today. 

WORMWITCH Canadian Tour Dates 2026 (w/ support from Scalding):

01/22: Ottawa, ON @ Dominion

01/23: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace

01/24: Montreal, QC @ Cabaret Foufs

01/25: Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar

01/26: Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Murdoc

Like black wings from an obsidian sky, WORMWITCH descended from the darkness in 2015, somewhere upon the rain-soaked woodlands of coastal British Columbia. Animated from the bones of several local punk and metal bands, the new entity set out to combine a melodic blackened death assault with the ferocity and attitude of crust punk and classic rock and roll, jettisoning the burdens of ceremony and pomp that dominate the genre today. 

WORMWITCH released their first demo, 'The Long Defeat' in 2015, and shortly after signed to Prosthetic Records, under whom they released 'Strike Mortal Soil' (2017), 'Heaven that Dwells Within' (2019), and 'Wolf Hex' (2021). During that time the band toured with the likes of The Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, Midnight, Necrot, Uada, Bewitcher, and many others, earning themselves a dedicated cult following and international critical praise. In 2022, WORMWITCH struck out to independently release a string of singles and embark upon several tours of North America. After a busy festival season, 2024 saw the release of a six-song split with Atlanta black-thrashers Sadistic Ritual.

Now, with blades meticulously honed and tempered under the light of a feral Canadian moon, WORMWITCH emerges once more to offer their fourth full length record. Simply self-titled, “Wormwitch” is a statement of a band coming into it’s own - a revelrous celebration of devilish speed, searing melody and diabolical intensity.

Wormwitch Lineup:

Robin Harris: Bass, Vocals

Colby Hink: Guitars

Israel Langlais: Drums

Recording & Mixing: Michael Kraushaar at Little Red Sounds at New Westminster, BC

Mastering: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege

Guest vocals: Erlend Hjelvik (HJELVIK) on "The Helm And The Bow"

Cover Artwork: Abomination Hammer

Photos: Lucien Cyr

Links:

Bandcamp

Instagram

Facebook

Apple Music

Spotify

YouTube

Official Website

Pre-orders

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WINTER GATHERING 2027 – BOSTON ALBUM RELEASE!!

Tickets are on sale today for our 3.5 day deep-dive into the music of Adam Ezra Group.  January 8-11, 2027 we will be back Gathering at the incredible Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT.   This will be our 6th Winter Gathering, and incredibly they seem to keep getting better and better!!  Warning: for those of you considering, this trip is not for the meek and the mild!  Acoustic sessions in the mornings and extended band shows at night mean that over the course of our time together Gatherers experience 15 hours of our music with no repeats!  In between concerts Gatherers get to experience all the amenities this top notch (yet cozy) resort has to offer, plus a TON of fan organized activities throughout the days and nights. 

If you’re a person who finishes an AEG show wishing the music could keep going...if you’re a fan who loves the b-sides, early stuff, unreleased music, and stories behind songs, this trip is designed for you. 

Click HERE to learn all about it on our Winter Gathering pages, and we hope to see you next January!! 

WARNING:  The resort sold out last year, and as we’ve given last year’s Gatherers first dibs on tickets, there is already limited space available! 

Boston Album Release:

THANK YOU to the hundreds of you who have already purchased tickets for the Revelate Album Release Concert at House of Blues in Boston!!!

This is the biggest venue we’ve ever been asked to headline, and we could not be more excited!! 

Come join us...we’d love to have you there.

Southern Tour:

In less than two weeks we’ll be headed back out on the road and rolling South!! 

Make plans, grab tix, spread the word...we only get to do this once a year! 🔥

JAN 28           FAIRFIELD, NJ

JAN 29           CHARLOTTE, NC

JAN 31           ASHEVILLE, NC

FEB 1             DECATUR, GA

FEB 2             MONTGOMERY, AL (PRIVATE EVENT)

FEB 3             VALPARAISO, FL

FEB 4             BOCA RATON, FL     LOW TICKETS!
FEB 5             BOCA RATON, FL     LOW TICKETS! 

FEB 6             STUART, FL

FEB 7             SUMMERLAND KEY, FL

FEB 9             SALT LAKE CITY, UT

FEB 11           TARPON SPRINGS, FL      SOLD OUT!

FEB 12           SARASOTA, FL                  SOLD OUT!

FEB 13           SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL     LOW TICKETS!

LEAVES’ EYES Release Epic Music Video For Title Track Of New EP “Song Of Darkness”

LEAVES’ EYES open a new chapter in 2026 with the release of their upcoming EP Song Of Darkness! The band now unveils the title track and EP opener together with an epic new video, offering the first full glimpse into this next creative cycle.

Recorded at Mastersound Studio under the production of band mastermind Alexander Krull, the EP expands the group’s trademark fusion of orchestral depth and metallic intensity. It captures LEAVES’ EYES at a moment of artistic strength, balancing sweeping symphonic arrangements with an earthy, human pulse. Lyrically, Song Of Darkness travels along the shifting borders between myth, magic, and history. The title track itself draws inspiration from the medieval Icelandic saga of Gisli the Outlaw, leading listeners into a world of murder, intrigue, guilt-ridden dreams, and the hope for redemption.

The LEAVES' EYES vocalists share about the new single:
"Our Song of Darkness transports you to a world of dark dreams and inner turmoil, where mystical spirits from ancient times guide your destiny," says Alexander Krull, and adds it's: "A tragic love story, but no happy ending.”

Elina Siirala comments: “Song of Darkness is like a play with contrasts…it combines the mysterious and dark with light and angelic. In the midst of a dark story, there’s a feeling of hopefulness! The opposing elements create once again a perfect canvas and drama for a Leaves’ Eyes song!”

Listen/Download: https://leaveseyes.rpm.link/sodsinglePR 

Watch the music video Below;

Each track on Song Of Darkness unfolds like a chapter in a saga, cinematic in scale yet personal in emotion. Elina Siirala’s commanding performance brings the stories to life, illuminating the storm of sound around her, while Krull’s growls ground the music with raw force. Towering choirs and strings rise beside crushing riffs, with folk-inspired melodies weaving through the dark. From the orchestral grandeur of its opening moments to the final echo of its closing refrain, the EP builds an atmosphere defined by tension, release, and the timeless pull of legend.

With its mix of mythic storytelling, emotional depth, and powerful symphonic metal, Song Of Darkness showcases LEAVES’ EYES at full strength. The EP arrives March 6, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In support of Song Of Darkness, the band will be playing a series of European and UK dates with special guests CATALYST CRIME, and many more dates to follow. Find all upcoming shows listed below!

Pre-Save Song Of Darkness now at this location: https://leaveseyes.rpm.link/sodPR

About LEAVES’ EYES
For more than two decades, LEAVES' EYES have forged their own path through the realms of symphonic and Viking metal, uniting mythic storytelling with boundless musical imagination. Founded in 2003 by vocalist and producer Alexander Krull, the band stands as a meeting point between power and poetry. With Finnish soprano Elina Siirala fronting the band since 2016, their sound has evolved into a breathtaking blend of classical precision and visceral energy. Joined by Florian Ewert and Luc Gebhardt on guitars, bassist Dominik Prykiel and drummer Simon Skrlec, LEAVES' EYES create immersive worlds that bridge ancient history and modern emotion.

Beyond the studio, LEAVES' EYES remain a band of storytellers who understand that myth lives not only in words, but also in image and experience. Their acclaimed music videos and live productions transport audiences into the heart of their narratives, complete with authentic Viking-era props, handcrafted costumes, and cinematic backdrops. Through their close collaboration with re-enactment groups, the band bridges artistic creation and cultural heritage, keeping history alive in sound and spectacle.

As they step into their third decade, LEAVES' EYES stand as one of symphonic metal’s most visionary forces. The release of Song Of Darkness sets the tone for the next full-length chapter to follow, reaffirming their dedication to musical storytelling that transcends time and trend. It is both a reflection of their journey so far and a signal of what lies ahead: music that burns with purpose, steeped in legend yet alive with modern fire!

LEAVES’ EYES are:
Elina Siirala - Vocals
Alexander Krull - Vocals
Florian Ewert - Guitar
Luc Gebhardt - Guitar
Dominik Prykiel - Bass
Simon Skrlec - Drums

More on LEAVES’ EYES:
Website | https://www.leaveseyes.de 
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/leaveseyesofficial/ 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/leaveseyesofficial/?hl=en 
X | https://x.com/Leaves_Eyes 
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@leaveseyes_official 
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/LeavesEyesOfficial

Via Doloris Announces Debut Album Guerre et Paix

Via Doloris is rooted in an inward journey rather than orthodoxy. Conceived in solitude and shaped by discipline, composer and multi-instrumentalist Gildas Le Pape traces a restrained and introspective path through black metal’s formal foundations, guided by melody, atmosphere and emotional clarity. He’s joined by Frost, the legendary drummer of Satyricon and 1349, who provides a sense of persistence, grounded and unyielding.  

Today, Via Doloris is announcing its debut album Guerre et Paix. Positioned at the heart of the album, lead single “For the Glory” traces a slow ascent from an inner collapse to a fragile sense of self-awareness, capturing a core tension between endurance and surrender.  

Watch the video for “For The Glory” Below;

Guerre et Paix comes out March 20 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/viadolorisguerreetpaix

“For The Glory” reflects the inward struggle that defines Guerre et Paix. The song is a confrontation with suffering that offers no clear resolution. Harmony remains intentionally unresolved, suggesting that meaning is found not in triumph, but in the act of enduring itself. This encapsulates Via Doloris’ approach to black metal: severe and disciplined in form yet fundamentally cathartic. Atmosphere, emotional release and inner clarity outweigh spectacle or excess.

Via Doloris is the vision of founder Gildas Le Pape. Through sound, he crafts a world where emotion, discipline, and atmosphere converge — a place to give shape to what cannot be spoken. Rooted in solitude and shaped by the interplay of darkness and beauty, the project confronts the gravity of existence: the quiet burdens we carry, the hidden wounds time buries deep, the road to death. This “Way of Suffering” unfolds as a passage through pain in search of meaning, and the distant, flickering promise of rebirth.

Line-up:

Gildas le Pape — Lead Vocals, Choirs, Guitars, Bass

Frost — Session Drums

Production Credits:

Drums and vocals recorded at Red Room Studios, Norway.
Drums and vocals engineered by Mattis Elvestuen, guitars engineered by Gildas Le Pape & Mattis Elvestuen.

Produced by Gildas le Pape.

Mixed by Nicolai Codling & Gildas le Pape.

Mastered by Magnus Gulbrandsen at Jeløy Sound Mastering.

Guest Artist:
Raido (Ferriterium, Heimsgard, Karne) — Guest Vocals on Track 3.

Cover Art:

Artwork by Gildas le Pape.

Photography:

Cover artwork & press photography by Linnea Syversen.

Follow Via Doloris:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viadolorisofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/via.doloris/

Myrath Share New Single "Soul of My Soul" From "Wilderness of Mirrors" Out 3/27

NEW ALBUM WILDERNESS OF MIRRORS OUT MARCH 27 — PRE-ORDER

Tunisian–French metal innovators Myrath release their new single "Soul of My Soul," a deeply emotional and intimate song about love, loss, and the bond that survives beyond time and absence.

Rather than mourning what is gone, the band explores memory as something eternal — a presence that lingers in every breath, every silence, every corner of the mind. Blending heartfelt melodies with Myrath's signature cinematic power, "Soul of My Soul" unfolds as a moving and beautifully crafted piece that feels both fragile and infinite.

Listen to the new single below:

Wilderness of Mirrors will be released March 27 and features 10 brand-new, emotionally charged tracks that continue Myrath's evolution of blending their influences with progressive and power metal. Fans can expect a journey through fantasy and reality, from haunting melodies to thunderous riffs and cinematic arrangements.

To celebrate the release, Myrath will embark on a major European tour starting in April 2026, bringing Wilderness of Mirrors to fans across 16 countries.

With millions of views on their cinematic music videos, critically acclaimed albums, and performances at festivals such as Hellfest, Wacken, and Sweden Rock, Myrath continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Wilderness of Mirrors represents the band at their most dynamic and authentic, a milestone in their journey toward becoming one of metal’s most legendary acts.

Pre-orders for Wilderness of Mirrors and tickets for the European tour are available now. Don’t miss the next chapter in Myrath's epic musical journey.

Pre-order the new album HERE.

Tickets and more info about Myrath's 2026 European tour HERE.

Kenny Adds SIX Sphere Shows in July; Look for Big Fly-Away Energy

When Kenny Chesney decides to do something – whether it’s Heart Life Music, his No. 1 New York Times best-seller, which he called “a love letter to the journey,” or taking No Shoes Nation into a whole new dimension with his groundbreaking Sphere residency – he truly commits to the process, the music, the experience, and especially the fans. Having realized all the opportunities Sphere’s production capabilities offer to deepen how people experience these songs that have defined their lives, he doubled down on playing Sphere in 2026.
 
“Beyond how different it was, there was all the fun,” offers the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. “Seeing all the faces, plus all the crazy things we could do with the sound and visuals, I knew well before we finished, we were coming back and taking all of it even further. With all the work that’s going into changing up over half the show, adding more songs we might not be able to play in stadiums, pulling some surprises, five shows weren’t going to be enough…
 
“When we were able to make the 4th of July weekend a flyaway, come stay, see Guitars, Tiki Bars and let’s share a whole lotta love, I was very much, ‘Let’s do it.’ So, we did. Like we flashed on the screen at our final show when it said, ‘See you next summer’ – we’re setting up for summer vacation, only the sand isn’t a beach, and you don’t have to drive anywhere!”
 
For the only country artist on Pollstar’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the 21st Century – landing between Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and Metallica – creating the ultimate concert experience requires a lot of commitment. Taking Sphere even further means the five previously announced June shows and these six dates will be Chesney’s only headlining concerts this summer.

Calling last year’s residency “a sonic and visual rollercoaster,” USA Today headlined their review “Kenny Chesney delivers a vibrant, visually arresting feast.” While it’s a high bar to cross, it’s everything the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee lives for. Not only is he thinking about how to make it even more, Chesney’s looking to enrich the feeling of community for the millions of people who’ve lived, loved and built their best times inside his songs.
 
“This isn’t something you can do every year,” explains Billboard’s No. 1 Country Artist of the 21st Century. “But to be able to put two years together, to take what you know and double down on something so unique? It’s an opportunity for us, No Shoes Nation and even people who just love Sphere shows to experience the joy in a completely different way.”
 
Beyond Chesney’s high energy shows, this year’s Sphere concerts will include several different ways to experience Kenny culture. Like last year, the free-to-all Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love experience will return – in a whole new location – to bring people inside the journey. Beyond that, there are several different packages and opportunities to enjoy; many affording additional time to hang out with fellow citizens of No Shoes Nation beyond the actual concert.
 
Vibee, the music-led destination experience company, is the official VIP Concert & Hotel Experience Package partner for Chesney’s shows at Sphere. All Concert & Hotel Experience Packages include a choice of ‘The Sandbar’ (floor GA) or premium reserved seating at Sphere, a collectible laminate and lanyard, access to ‘Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love – the Kenny Chesney Fan Experience’ pop-up – and a two-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas – the only resort connected to Sphere. ‘Live Like We Do’ package holders will enjoy additional VIP perks, including priority entry to Sphere, access to exclusive VIP space ‘The VERY Vibe Room’ with a dedicated merch store and special programming, priority access to ‘Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love – the Kenny Chesney Fan Experience,’ luxury motorcoach transport to and from the airport, an exclusive Kenny Chesney curated gift bag and more. For guests who do not require accommodation or airport transfer, ‘Roll Like We Do’ VIP Concert Experience Packages will also be available. For more information and access to tickets through Vibee’s packages, please visit kennychesney.vibee.com.

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Out Now and Shipping, Paul Di'Anno's Final Album of Original Songs on Limited Edition Vinyl

Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse debut album is now available and shipping on vinyl from BraveWords Records. This album is the last full album of new, original songs released by the legendary Paul Di’Anno.

Order your copy of PAUL DI’ANNO’s WARHORSE on vinyl today. Visit https://mvdshop.com/collections/bravewords-records
 
Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse - Here Comes The Night (Official Video) with over 200,000 plays:

You can stream Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse: https://smarturl.it/Warhorse

Produced and Arranged by Pupi and Madiraca
 
Warhorse: 
Paul Di´Anno – Vocals
Hrvoje Madiraca – Guitars
Ante Pupačić Pupi - Guitars
 
Guest Musicians:
Becky Baldwin (Bass Guitar on songs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9)
Petar Šantić (Drums on songs: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10), (Bass guitar on song 10)
Joe Lazarus (Drums on song 1)
Andro Banovac (Backing Vocals on songs: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Danijel Stojan (Drums on song 5)
Nikolina Belan (Backing Vocals on song 9)
 
Recorded in Studio Pupi
Except Drums in Studio Deva, and drums in song Warhorse - Barnyard Studio
 
Mix: A. P. Pupi
 
Mastering: Dado Marušić Deva
Except Going Home and The Doubt Within- Ante Pupačić Pupi
Photography: Dado Marušić Deva
Except Madiraca´s b/w by Nikola Brnaba
 
Album Cover Art / Logo Design: J.M. Navigator

About Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse:
The core of the band and founders are Paul Di'Anno, vocals, Hrvoje Madiraca, guitar and Ante Pupačić Pupi, guitar.
 
Paul Andrews, a British singer better known by his stage name Paul Di’Anno, his nearly half-century-long career began explosively with Iron Maiden, when with the EP ‘The Soundhouse Tapes’, and the albums ‘Iron Maiden’ and ‘Killers ‘ forever cemented the foundations of heavy metal. With timeless hits like ‘Iron Maiden’, ‘Remember Tomorrow’, ‘Running Free’, ‘Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Killers’, ‘Wratchild’, Murders in the Rue Morgue’, ‘Purgatory’ etc., they influenced numerous musicians and bands and were responsible for the creation or development of many subgenres in metal music.

Paul was known as one of the most productive singers, who had a huge number of albums and other releases behind him, either as a solo artist or a member of bands such as Gogmagog, Di’Anno’s Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, Architects of Chaoz or Warhorse. In all his incarnations, Paul always knew how to find a way to the fans, with numerous hits, uncompromising singing, whichwas confirmed by his successful career and furious live shows around the world.

 
This icon of heavy metal with the heart of a punk rock rebel never spared himself in his life, but he always gave everything for music and fans, which is why they have followed him faithfully for almost fifty years.
 

Warhorse was the final original band/project of Paul Di’Anno. The first idea of forming a band arose in December 2021, when Paul and guitarist Hrvoje Madiraca met in Zagreb, Croatia. The formation and naming of this project happened simultaneously with the writing and recording of new songs, which were started immediately after Paul and Hrvoje joined hands and thus formed the band. Warhorse independently released the DVD single ‘Stop the War’ in a limited edition of 666 copies and sold it out in just a few days. This was followed by the fantastic ‘Stop the War’ lyric video, which delighted fans around the world. The Warhorse project gathered fantastic guest musicians on some songs. The core of the band itself is the three ‘horsemen’ Paul Di’Anno – vocals, Hrvoje Madiraca – guitars and Ante Pupačić Pupi – Guitars. 

Paul Dianno, a true original, never forgotten!

UADA Honors New Moon with Haunting Acoustic Version of "The Purging Fire"

Enigmatic black metal masters UADA are honoring the first new moon of 2026 with a very special track. The band is now unveiling a haunting neo-folk acoustic version of their seminal song, "The Purging Fire," from the band's critically-acclaimed 2018 full-length, 'Cult of a Dying Sun.' The moving version of the song can now be found along with a music video below.

The video was filmed and edited by Karl Whinnery and directed by Jake Superchi, with Evan Gandy serving as the co-director of photography.

UADA comments, "Following the first New Moon of the year, in the heart of the Wolf Moon cycle, it feels like an exceptional moment to present an unprecedented rendition from the UADA catalog.

"To re-create something in such a radically different and unique way was nothing short of a challenge—a challenge that had been calling for some time. One that demanded to be answered.

"Although the structural foundation of the piece was already in place, the execution itself unfolded as an impromptu session, allowing the natural essence to emerge freely and significantly.

"While we may have had preconceptions about how the musical and vocal interpretation might sound leading up to its (re)creation, everything transformed in the moment of realization, embracing a liberated state of “come what may.”

"Folk music and art have always been a profound influence, and even though this piece was recorded two and a half years ago, the presence of folk elements in our lives and writing feels more prominent today than ever before.

"Though we assume most may not fully grasp our necessity for this adaptation, we hope it will ignite a primal awakening within listeners—to seek the ancient ways and venture into a past that feels increasingly forgotten in the current state of the world."

In addition, UADA has joined forces with industrial metal artist MORTIIS for a very special co-headliner, featuring exclusive anniversary sets and supporting performances by Jerome Reuter’s ROME and WRAITH KNIGHT. UADA will be performing their seminal 2016 debut album 'Devoid of Light' in its entirety + a special CERMONIAL CASTINGS 30-year anniversary set featuring Wraith Knight. In addition, MORTIIS shall be performing songs from his groundbreaking 2001 full-length, 'The Smell Of Rain,' along with other volumes of dystopian despair. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are now available HERE.

Moreover, after much demand from fans, UADA will be returning to Milwaukee Metal Fest for the second time since leaving their mark during the 2024 edition. The festival will take place at The Rave/Eagle's Club from June 4 - 7, with UADA performing on the 7th. More info and tickets can be found HERE.

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THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI

(UADA + MORTIIS w/ Jerome Reuter’s ROME + WRAITH KNIGHT):

04/10/26: Portland, OR @ Dante's

04/11/26: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw

04/13/26: Calgary, AB @ Dickens

04/14/26: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite

04/16/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage

04/17/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway at Studio B

04/18/26: Madison, WI @ Annex

04/19/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

04/20/26: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live

04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source

04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet

04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro

05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones

05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV

05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit

05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ

05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive

05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz

05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's

05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Additional UADA Tour Dates:

06/07: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

Ever since the cloaked Pacific Northwest band appeared on the music radar, UADA has always been electrified by both polar worlds. Their echelon was stark and meaningful. Within the stretch of four albums as well as dense and triumphant live shows across the globe, they have not only spiked the map of extreme metal music but their unrelenting touring schedule and unbridled will to push forward into new horizons has also earned them a reception in all the extremes imaginable, be it worship or spite.

Kindled from Uada's second record, 'Cult of a Dying Sun,' this reimagined torch song wields orchestral grandeur, weaving through the dreamlike forests of inner vision and stirring the primordial cauldron of sonic magick.

Recording lineup: 

Jake Superchi - All Vocals, Guitars, and Percussion

Nate Verschoor - Bass

Special Guest:

C.E. Brown - Cello 

Engineered and mixed at Obsidian Spells between Summer 2023 and Spring 2024 by Jake Superchi 

Mastered by Arthur Rizk

Stream // Download: https://uada.lnk.to/thepurgingfire

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