DISSENTIENCE Unveil Monstrous Video For "Kaiju", Taken From The New EP Kaiju

Inspired by classic Japanese monster films and Lovecraftian mythology, DISSENTIENCE are left to fend for themselves and escape a destructive, nameless beast in their latest release "Kaiju". Based out of Bethlehem, PA, the progressive death-thrash unit unleash a devastatingly brutal onslaught accompanied with their humorous take on a B-movie video style, available BELOW.  

"While we take the music side of DISSENTIENCE very seriously, the 'Kaiju' video was a great excuse to have some fun with the whole concept." The band shares. "The last thing the world needs is another 'band in a warehouse' or 'live on stage' music video, so we wanted to do things a little differently. Keeping the monster off-screen, we leaned into the B-Movie aspect of our inspiration as it seemingly picks us off one by one. Running around on a freezing day in northeast PA was absolutely brutal, but Sarah from Novro Studios absolutely nailed the edit and made all the frostbite worth it!"

"Kaiju" is the title track and narrative climax of their newly released four-track concept EP. The song's lyrics describe grotesque scenes of bloodshed and helplessness as the unseen terror rips through the last remnants of resistance. Sonically, brutal gutturals, riffs and rhythmic fury build with intensity throughout as the sense of urgency and impending doom escalates.

Kaiju was produced by the band alongside Corey Pierce, the record was engineered by Matt Menafro at Peach Pie Sound, mixed by Zeuss, and mastered by Alan Douches. The music video for "Kaiju" was shot and edited by Sarah Novroski & Novro Studios. The full EP is released independently and available on digital and CD formats.

About DISSENTIENCE: 

Formed in 2013 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, DISSENTIENCE is a progressive death-thrash metal band that combines the technical precision of death metal with the relentless energy of thrash. Rejecting retro imitation and genre stagnation, the band creates forward-thinking metal that is both aggressive and dynamic. Drawing influence from bands like TRIVIUM, REVOCATION, SYLOSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DEATH, and LAMB OF GOD, DISSENTIENCE forges a sound built on sharp riffs, crushing rhythms, and inventive songwriting.

The lineup features Connor Valentin on guitar and vocals, James Vitale on guitar, Sean Langer on bass, and Nick Scherden on drums. Known for their intense live performances and refusal to be confined to a single subgenre, the band continuously pushes their sound in new directions. Their music balances chaos and melody while exploring dark themes through a modern lens.

After releasing their debut EP Mask of Pretense in 2018 and their full-length album Empire Anatomy in 2022, DISSENTIENCE returned with the concept EP Kaiju in 2026. The record blends the devastation of giant monster cinema with the dread of Lovecraftian horror, showcasing the band’s evolution in sound and narrative depth. DISSENTIENCE has earned a reputation as one of the most compelling rising forces in heavy music. Their mission is clear: to make metal that is uncompromising, inventive, and unapologetically intense.

DISSENTIENCE is:

  • Connor Valentin – Guitar / Vocals

  • James Vitale – Guitar

  • Sean Langer – Bass

  • Nick Scherden – Drums

COUNTRY ROCK POWERHOUSE KASEY TYNDALL TEAMS UP WITH PLATINUM-SELLING ROCK BAND POP EVIL FOR NEW SINGLE, “MAYBE YOU’RE THE ONE”:

Country-rock standout Kasey Tyndall joins forces with platinum-selling rock band Pop Evil for the powerful new single, “Maybe You’re The One.” The track delivers a soaring call-and-response rock ballad driven by grit, emotion, and arena-ready energy.

Pop Evil’s Leigh Kakaty had most of the song written, but wanted to partner with a female country artist who shared the song's vision. With Pop Evil and Tyndall already labelmates, the partnership came together naturally. The artists met in Nashville last fall to record the track with producer Derek Wells (known for work with HARDY, Jordan Davis, Maddie & Tae, and Post Malone).

Tyndall says, “As I established on my last record, rock music has always been a big influence on my sound.  I knew I wanted to embrace it even more by expanding my audience to that genre.  When someone suggested a collaboration with Pop Evil, it was a no-brainer -  their music is so authentic. When I met Leigh, he was so passionate about the song that the recording process was a breeze, as he incorporated both our sounds. I’m excited to introduce myself to Pop Evil’s fans and the rock world in general. I cannot wait to see what happens next.”

Kakaty adds, “Sometimes the one you overlook is the one who never left - the steady heartbeat in the background, loving you quietly through every storm, waiting not to be chosen out of convenience, but finally seen for what they’ve always been: home.”

Known for explosive live performances, acclaimed songwriting, and a debut album praised by American Songwriter for its near-perfect country-rock balance, Tyndall’s momentum continues to build. She has shared stages with Megan Moroney, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Ella Langley, Ian Munsick, Tracy Lawrence, and more. She will support Danny Worsnop and Tyler Rich on select dates this spring, in addition to appearances at major global festivals throughout the season. She has also built an impressive songwriting résumé, including “Bar in Baton Rouge,” featured on Lainey Wilson’s GRAMMY-nominated album Whirlwind.

With “Maybe You’re The One,” Tyndall continues to blur the line between country and rock, delivering a powerhouse collaboration that reinforces the raw, high-energy sound she is known for. 

2026 KASEY TYNDALL TOUR DATES: 

April 2 - Fort Worth, TX Tulips*
April 3 - Lubbock, TX - Soggy Dog*
April 4 - Dallas, TX - Come and Take It Live*
April 5 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock*
April 7 - Biloxi, MS - The Sanctuary*
April 9 - Orlando, FL - Conduit*
April 10 - Tampa, FL -The Orpheum*
April 11 - Atlanta, GA - Aisle 5*
April 12 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819*
April 18 - Lake Charles, LA - This Is Home Fest
May 29 - Savannah, GA - Rock The Country
Aug 16 - Hylands, Chelmsford, UK - Country Calling Festival

*Acoustic, support for Danny Worsnop + Tyler Rich coheadline tour 

2026 POP EVIL TOUR DATES

April 2 - Asbury Park, NJ - The Stone Pony
April 3 - Foxborough, MA - Six String Grill & Stage
April 7 - Harrisburg, PA - Capitol City
April 9 - Bowling Green, OH - Clazel Entertainment
April 10 - Covington, KY - Madison Theater
April 11 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave/Eagles Club
April 12 - Sault Ste. Marie, CAN - The Machine Shop
April 15 - Chattanooga, TN - The Barrelhouse Ballroom
April 16 - Biloxi, MS - The Sanctuary
April 17 - Destin, FL - Club LA
April 18 - Birmingham, AL - Workplay
April 19 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East
April 21 - Ringle, WI - The Q & Z Expo Center
April 22 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
April 24 - Dubuque, IA - Q Casino
April 25 - East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt
April 26 - Bloomington, IL - The Castle Theater
April 28 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman
April 29 - Indianapolis, IN - HI-FI
April 30, May 1 & May 2nd- Flint, MI - Machine Shop

GEESE LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS OUT NOW

Third Man Records releases Geese: Live at Third Man Records, a one-of-a-kind live collection recorded direct-to-acetate during the band’s sold-out performance last year at the Blue Room in Nashville. Geese: Live at Third Man Records is available now exclusively on black vinyl via Third Man Records. 

 

Pick-up a copy from any Third Man Records' storefront for a chance to win a test pressing (while supplies last). Winners will be selected at random and notified by email - collection or shipping offered. Geese "War T-Shirts" are also available, and free posters will be handed out with every purchase.

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PAUL CAUTHEN SHARES UNFILTERED DUET “CHAIN SMOKING” (FEAT. DELANEY RAMSDELL) AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE

With his authoritative fifth album Book of Paul just one month away, country iconoclast Paul Cauthen gives fans a taste of its unfiltered artistry on “Chain Smoking” (featuring Delaney Ramsdell) – a slow-burning duet so vivid, it should come with a Surgeon General’s warning. Listen to “Chain Smoking” (feat. Delaney Ramsdell) here and watch the official video below.
 
Co-written by Cauthen with Beau Bedford and Jason Burt, “Chain Smoking” (featuring Delaney Ramsdell) arrives as an aching barstool ballad, with the sharp pain of a breakup hanging heavy in the air. 
 
Pairing the Texas native’s Big Velvet vocal with smoky roots-country counterpoint, finger-picked acoustic guitar and weary steel swirl in a dive-bar haze of romantic devastation. As a striking look at the emotional fire powering Cauthen’s next chapter, the track soon rises into bellowing soundtrack to full-flavor sorrow, where more pain is the one-and-only cure.
 
“Ain’t it funny how two things go together … Like chain smoking with a broken heart,” goes the track.
 
With his booming baritone with a near-biblical swagger, Cauthen’s Book of Paul is set to arrive on April 3. Classic-country grit and gospel power fuse with a rhinestoned rock-and-roll edge, as the fiercely independent singer-songwriter known as “Big Velvet” returns to his East Texas roots. 
 
Capturing his unruly essence with all the charm of a rattlesnake (and the vocal venom to match), gritty, swampy, East Texas country comes alive under Cauthen’s singular artistic vision, as a true-to-him battle between darkness and light unfolds. The rising star co-wrote 12 of 13 tracks and even plays bass and drums on select songs, carving a path of utterly authentic country music; fearless, proud and with two middle fingers in the air.
 
Built on a bronc-bucking beat, dark twang and a barely contained sense of danger, Cauthen marked his album announcement with the release of his electrifying “Texas Swagger.” The track came with a strutting music video, directed and shot by Gus Black and Randy Quartieri, and filmed at the BuckTown bull riding compound of legend JB Mauney – another true original. 

Other early releases combine Soul pop and gospel twang in “Bayou By You,” while the hypnotic, outlaw-country romance of “Ain’t No Crime” finds Cauthen in a voluntary lockup of love. 
 
With production split between chart-topping songwriter Ryan Tyndell, Steve Rusch (Jessie Murph, Koe Wetzel) and Sam Martinez (Tyler Braden, Carrie Underwood), plus Fustin (Priscilla Block) and Nate Ferraro (Beyoncé), Cauthen’s streak of against-the-grain attitude continues. 
 
Having collaborated with everyone from Shaboozey, Margo Price and Orville Peck to Cody Jinks and Lana Del Rey, Cauthen’s enigmatic “it factor” has been on display since his 2016 solo debut, My Gospel. Landing somewhere in the ether between Waylon Jennings, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, raucous live shows filled with steel-toed rhinestones and gothic roots rock have cemented his legacy, alongside favorites like “Cocaine Country Dancing” and “Fuck You Money” and the previous albums Room 41, Country Coming Down and Black on Black.

See Cauthen on the road on his 2026 Tonkin’ N Tejas Tour:
Thurs., March 26  ||  Waco, TX  ||  The Backyard
Fri., March 27  ||  Lubbock, TX  ||  The Blue Light
Sat., March 28  ||  Fort Worth, TX  ||  Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
Mon., March 30  ||  Austin, TX  ||  Antone’s
Wed., April 1  ||  Dallas, TX  ||  The Kessler Theater
Thurs., April 2  ||  New Braunfels, TX  ||  Gruene Hall
Fri., April 3  ||  Helotes, TX  ||  Floore’s Country Store
 
For more information, visit paulcauthenmusic.com.
 
About Paul Cauthen
Whether he knows it or not, every man lives by a code. And for country provocateur Paul Cauthen, that code is simple. Always bet on yourself. A singer-songwriter with a well-documented distaste for playing by anyone else’s rules, the East Texas native spent two decades clawing his way through the country underground, embodying the independent spirit with a monolithic Big Velvet vocal. Fusing classic-country grit, gospel power and a rhinestoned rock edge, four previous albums proclaimed his singular style with a booming baritone and near-biblical swagger. Taught to sing by his grandfather in a Church of Christ, Cauthen hit the scene with the duo Sons of Fathers in 2009, before My Gospel, Room 41, Country Coming Down and Black on Black unveiled a vulnerable, fire-and-brimstone songwriter with brazen Texas attitude – craving deliverance, yet possessed by a “bird dog” instinct for theatrical rapture. Cauthen has toured the world, collaborating with Margo Price, Orville Peck, Cody Jinks and Lana Del Rey. With favorites like “Cocaine Country Dancing,” “Fuck You Money” and his GOLD-certified collab with Shaboozey on “Last Of My Kind,” he counts over 442 million global streams. Cauthen’s fifth album, Book of Paul, takes him further down his path of utterly authentic country music; fearless, proud and with two middle fingers in the air. Co-writing 12 of 13 tracks, the troubadour confesses to his wild side and wrestles with the sin. He spares no detail – and makes no compromise.

JASON ALDEAN ANNOUNCES SONGS ABOUT US 2026 SUMMER TOUR POWERED BY PATRIOT MOBILE, RELEASES THREE NEW TRACKS FROM UPCOMING SONGS ABOUT US ALBUM

On the heels of his milestone 31st career #1 at Country radio, Grammy-nominated entertainer Jason Aldean today announced his upcoming 22-city 2026 Songs About Us Tour, sponsored by Patriot Mobile. After topping the charts with his hit single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” last week, the award-winning singer/songwriter today released three surprise tracks from his forthcoming album Songs About Us, out April 24th. Produced by Live Nation, the Songs About Us Tour begins Thursday, July 16 at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine and continues through the end of September with numerous stops across North America including Fresno, Kansas City, Hamilton, Ontario and more. Artist presale tickets are available starting March 3rd, with general on-sale March 6th at LiveNation.com. Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver serve as support.

Continuing momentum towards his highly-anticipated Songs About Us album release, Aldean shared “Drinking About You,” “Dust on the Bottle,” and his next single, “Don’t Tell On Me,” which is officially set to impact radio March 2nd. Having cemented his status as one of the format’s most consistent hitmakers, the ACM Artist of the Decade’s latest studio album Songs About Us will be released the day before the Georgia native returns to headline University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium alongside fellow Georgia native Luke Bryan. The concert marks a historic return for Aldean, who 13 years ago became the first-ever, and to date only, artist to headline the venue. Pre-save, pre-add and pre-order the new album, Songs About Us, here. 

Songs About Us follow’s Aldean’s career-spanning collection 30 Number One Hits, which debuted last year at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart — marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in 20 years. His legacy of chart-topping success and record-breaking milestones is currently showcased on the international extension of his 2026 Full Throttle World Tour, where he recently wrapped his first-ever headlining run in New Zealand and made his highly-anticipated return to Australia for the first time in over a decade.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with artist presale beginning Tuesday, March 3 at 10am local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, March 6 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. 

VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium seats, invitation to the Jason Aldean VIP Lounge featuring a pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A with Jason, exclusive VIP gift item, early entry & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com!

SONGS ABOUT US 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu July 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Fri July 17 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^
Sat July 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts^
Thu July 23 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena^
Fri July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
Sat July 25 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^
Thu July 30 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^
Fri July 31 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
Fri Aug 14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^
Sat Aug 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center at Fresno State^
Sat Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center#%
Thu Aug 27 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Fri Aug 28 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^
Sat Aug 29 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^
Thu Sep 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach^
Fri Sep 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater^
Sat Sep 12 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre^
Thu Sep 17 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum^
Fri Sep 18 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
Sat Sep 19 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^
Fri Sep 25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
Sat Sep 26 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
^ with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver
# with Chase Matthew and Dee Jay Silver
% with Elizabeth Nichols 

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INFERI Unleashes Music Video for Brutal Title Track from Upcoming Album, 'Heaven Wept'

Extreme death metal masters INFERI are now unleashing a brand new music video for the brutal title track of their upcoming new full-length, 'Heaven Wept,' which is due on April 10, 2026 via The Artisan Era! The clip features a montage of the band's live performances and candid behind-the-scenes footage, which were taken at various shows during INFERI's last few tours. The raucous video and single can now be found below.

INFERI comments, "It brings us great pleasure to present the title track of our upcoming album, 'Heaven Wept.' This was actually the first song we finished for the album, and it's crushing yet groovy atmosphere solidified the bedrock of theological horror we sought to build upon. Its also the first unreleased track we've ever played live. The video itself was filmed over three tours we did while writing and recording the album. It features some of our favorite venues from across the North American and Europe and encapsulates the vibe we strive to cultivate during our live shows."

'Heaven Wept' can be pre-order and pre-saved HERE.

In addition, INFERI will be joining DEFEATED SANITY as direct support during the band's upcoming North American spring tour. The run will feature additional support from New Zealand’s Organectomy on all dates while Excresence, Scasm, and Horrific Vision will appear on select stops. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

INFERI will also be performing at producer Dave Otero's inaugural Flatline Festival, which takes place June 13 - 14 at the Oriental Theater in Denver, CO. More info and passes can be found HERE.

Since the explosive success of Inferi's critically-acclaimed and chart topping 2018 full-length, 'Revenant,' the death metal battalion has continued to relentlessly churn like a raging maelstrom, dominating everything in its wake with the band's melodic and virtuosic approach to the genre. 'Heaven Wept' picks up where 2021's 'Vile Genesis' left off, putting forth the same mind-bending compositions and other-worldly musicianship that has set the band apart from their contemporaries. Inferi has risen to become a dominant force among modern American death metal acts since their reunion in 2011. 'Heaven Wept' is a master class in progressive extremity and is certain to make its mark as one of the greatest death metal offerings of this decade.

GET TICKETS HERE

North American Tour:

(Supporting DEFEATED SANITY w/ Organectomy, Excrescence, Scasm, + Horrific Visions)

04/16 Anaheim, CA @ Parish (HOB)*

04/17 Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55*

04/18 Santa Rosa, CA @ The California*

04/19 Sacramento, CA @ Starlet*

04/21 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon*

04/22 Portland, OR @ Dante’s*

04/23 Boise, ID @ Shredder*

04/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Ace’s High Saloon*

04/25 Denver, CO @ HQ*

04/27 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade*

04/28 West Chicago, IL @ Social Club+

04/29 Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle+

04/30 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop+

05/01 Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall+

05/02 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz+

05/03 Baltimore, MD @ Metro+

05/04 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones+

05/05 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross+

05/06 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum+

05/07 Orlando, FL @ Conduit+

05/08 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar^

05/09 Houston, TX @ Pub 529^

05/11 Dallas, TX @ Three Links^

05/12 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live^

05/13 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes^

05/15 Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground^

05/16 Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar^

* Excrescence 

+ Scasm

^ Horrific Visions

INFERI U.S. Dates 2026:

06/13: Denver, CO @ Flatline Festival

The album artwork was created by Helge C. Balzer

Recording Lineup:

Stevie Boiser - Vocals

Malcolm Pugh - Guitar, Bass, Orchestration, & Vocals

Sanjay Kumar - Guitar & Orchestration

Spencer Moore - Drums

Live Lineup:

Stevie Boiser - Vocals

Malcolm Pugh - Guitar / Vocals

Sanjay Kumar - Guitar

Nate Bigelow - Drums

Album Credits:

All songs written and performed by Inferi
Bass performed by Malcolm Pugh
Orchestration and synth arrangements by Malcolm Pugh

Mixed and mastered by Mike Low
Drums engineered by Mike Low at Top Track Studios
Additional engineering by Erik Johnson
Guitar reamping by Phil Pluskota

Cover Artist: Helge C. Balzer

Album formats:

Digital

CD

Vinyl

Pre-orders: https://ffm.to/inferi

Links:

BANDCAMP

YOUTUBE

TIKTOK

INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

X

APPLE MUSIC

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LABEL WEBSITE

MERCH STORE (USA)

MERCH STORE (EU)

SHEET HAPPENS

XCOMM Release New Single & Music Video “Hot Pursuit / One And Nothing”

Following a landmark start to 2026 that saw them support the Foo Fighters at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, earn a place on the prestigious NME 100 of 2026, rack up over 2.5 million views across all platforms on their music video for “Fake ID,” and surge to nearly 50,000 Instagram followers in a matter of weeks, Venice hardcore unit XCOMM return today with their new single “Hot Pursuit / One And Nothing.” Watch the video BELOW and stream the track HERE.

Released via Blowed Out Records - the incubator-like brainchild of Ross Robinson, Ghostemane, and Bill Armstrong and produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, The Cure, Slipknot, Glassjaw, At The Drive In), the track captures the remarkable spectrum of what XCOMM are capable of. “Hot Pursuit” is fast, confrontational and unrelenting and moves with razor-sharp urgency before folding into the darker, almost ethereal tension of “One And Nothing.” The result is the sound of a young band showcasing their exceptional range without any compromise or softening their edges. Speaking on today's release, frontman Michael Gatto shares

“Hot Pursuit is about everyday frustrations and the way we put energy and purpose to combat those frustrations, I remember this one was written at our second ever rehearsal. “One And Nothing”, on the other hand, is about moments of clarity and realizations that you do have control over your surroundings and the way things play out.”  

The release arrives as XCOMM’s live presence continues to expand. It was also announced today that the band will join this year’s Warped Tour line-ups in Washington D.C. (June 13 & 14) and Long Beach, CA (July 25 & 26). They will also be playing the previously announced 3rd Anniversary Parking Lot Show at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas on April 4th, 2026, sharing the bill with Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, Kate Clover, The Whops, and River Ratts and California Chaos Festival at Pacific Electric Los Angeles on April 11 with Militarie Gun, Stateside, Grave Secrets, Blossom, Jawdropped and Star 99. With their debut album on the horizon and a rapidly stacking list of live shows, festivals and momentum that shows absolutely no sign of slowing, XCOMM are poised to be THE breakout band of 2026.

XCOMM 2026 Live Dates

April 4, 2026 – Las Vegas, NV – The Punk Rock Museum (3rd Anniversary Parking Lot Show)

April 11, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Pacific Electric (California Chaos Festival)

June 13 & 14, 2026 – Washington, D.C. – Warped Tour

July 25 & 26, 2026 – Long Beach, CA – Warped Tour

As the lyrics for “Hot Pursuit / One And Nothing” make clear: “XCOMM is coming, coming for your life.” 

That is not a threat, it’s a fact. Buckle up.

ABOUT XCOMM

XCOMM are a ferocious hardcore punk band from Venice Beach, fusing old-school intensity with a modern sense of chaos and clarity. Formed in 2023, the band features frontman Michael Gatto, bassist Adan Escoto, drummer Revel Ian, and DJ/sampler Hunter Grogan.

Signed to Blowed Out Records, XCOMM recorded their upcoming debut album Time To Burn with the legendary Ross Robinson producing. Early singles “Reasons,” “Fake ID,” and “Hot Pursuit / One And Nothing” showcase their ability to bottle frustration, urgency, and sharp self-awareness into precise, pummeling anthems. “Fake ID” alone has amassed over 2.5 million views across all platforms, helping propel the band to nearly 50,000 Instagram followers in just a few short weeks.

XCOMM kicked off 2026 supporting the Foo Fighters at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and were named in the prestigious NME 100 of 2026. In 2025, they shared a stage with Down at Milwaukee Metal Fest, earned heavy rotation on SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal and Faction Punk. They will appear at both Warped Tour 2026, 3rd Anniversary of The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas and California Chaos Festival at Pacific Electric in Los Angeles.

XCOMM are:

Michael Gatto – Vocals/Guitar

Revel Ian – Drums

Adan Escoto – Bass

Hunter Grogan – DJ

APOSTLE Announce New Album A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, Release Crushing New Single "Swine"

ATLANTA, GA metal trio APOSTLE have announced their forthcoming full-length album A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, set for release June 5, 2026 via Terminus Hate City. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s first single, "Swine", accompanied by a visualizer.

Formed in 2017, APOSTLE have built a reputation for blending the aggression of grindcore and chaotic hardcore with the atmosphere of post-black metal and the melodic weight of shoegaze and post-rock. Their sound is urgent, emotive, and cathartic, drawing influence from bands such as Plebeian Grandstand, Yellow Eyes, Wiegedood, Mourier, and Kły. With A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, the Atlanta trio deliver their most cohesive and devastating work to date.

"Swine" erupts with panicked tremolo melodies and punishing rhythmic shifts, channeling collective frustration into controlled chaos. Lyrically, the track confronts systems of oppression, consequence, and accountability, using stark imagery and visceral delivery to underscore the emotional and political weight behind its message. The song captures APOSTLE at their most confrontational while maintaining the dynamic depth and melodic sensibility that define the band’s evolving identity.

The album title references Carl Jung’s description of humanity as a “splinter in the infinite deity,” framing the record as an exploration of spiritual duality, grief, and self-examination. Across six tracks and 27 minutes, the band move through themes of loss, mortality, internal conflict, and eventual healing. The record serves as both a meditation on the human condition and a deeply personal tribute shaped by grief and remembrance.

Produced, engineered, and mixed by Connor Ray at Sobek Sound and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon presents APOSTLE in their most refined and expansive form.

Their latest album, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, represents the band’s most fully realized work to date. Drawing from existential philosophy and deeply personal experiences with grief and remembrance, the record explores humanity’s connection to something greater while acknowledging the struggle inherent in being human. Across its runtime, APOSTLE seek connection through shared emotional experience, transforming personal suffering into collective release.

APOSTLE is:

Murice White – vocals, guitar
Michael Thomas – bass, vocals
Evan Price – drums

Connect with APOSTLE:

Bandcamp: https://apostlesucks.bandcamp.com
Store: https://www.terminushatecity.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/apostlesucks
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/apostlesux
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67cjLOrbhdb2gFmS9OJKfS
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@terminushatecity

Out Now - UNBURIER - As Time Awaits

UK death metal band UNBURIER has returned with their latest EP, As Time Awaits on February 27th 2026. Uncompromisingly vicious but performed with utmost precision, the band expands their sonic scope while honing the intensity that defined their previous releases. With their new drummer Kim Hughes joining the lineup, UNBURIER unleashes a perfect storm of fresh energy and renewed technicality, pushing their blend of old-school and modern death metal to new extremes. Known for raw ferocity and deft performances, UNBURIER sharpens their approach on this release with tighter songwriting, bigger hooks, and a more refined, punishing delivery.

The EP opens ominously with the intro of "Continuum", then charges onward into the depths and never lets up. Darkness prevails on "Continuum" with a groovy rhythm section and tastefully melodic guitar leads. Powerful mid-range vocals drive the song, occasionally layered with guttural growls to add depth and intensity. The melodies are underpinned with elegantly-phrased fretless bass lines and tight, progressive drumming. The track steadily builds momentum before hitting a breakdown that shifts the dynamics, leading into back-to-back solos that showcase the band’s musicianship. Lyrically, "Continuum" explores the collapse of rigid beliefs and the confusion that follows. It paints a picture of spiraling ideas and false guidance, revealing the emptiness behind so-called truths. The track dives into the tension between light and darkness, truth and deception, showing how we wrestle with meaning in a world full of contradictions. Dark, intense, and unflinching, it sets a tone of uneasy reflection and relentless questioning.

Next, kicking off with a section of torrential, arpeggiated dissonance, "Abyssal Uncertainty" quickly announces its brutality before diving into rapid, NECROPHAGIST-inspired riffing. The fretless bass weaves in and out of each riff, acting as the translator between the frantic guitars and precise drumming. Despite shifting meter and tempo, the song maintains a consistent feel and raw edge throughout, sonically illustrating the darkened narrative. It features the standout solo of the EP, utilizing the track's unyielding brutality as momentum into a soaring passage that showcases a more playful lead guitar style. "Abyssal Uncertainty" is the most lyrically-ambitious track of the EP, with nods to Camus, Lovecraft and other literary influences. The listener is invited to witness a trapped laborer's descent into madness, reflecting on and acknowledging the absurdity of his life and death. The struggles depicted here represent those of anyone who has been forced to devote themselves to someone else's greed, and the yearning for a world where we can each live in accordance with our own nature.

Finally, "Survive the Vermin" ends the EP with the appropriate blend of ferocity and spellbinding technicality. Vocalist and guitarist Ben Champion shows off a viscerally emotive vocal range, skillfully punctuating his mid-range snarls with screeching highs for maximum impact. Bassist Stan Mitchell and drummer Kim Hughes lay the foundation for the song's intensity with a punchy, driving rhythm section. Guitarist Blake Hibberd propels the momentum forward with a relentless barrage of twisting, turning, shredding leads. The lyrics of "Survive The Vermin" develop themes of purpose and identity on the EP through a first-person account of a cosmic, immortal warrior. Surrendering flesh for steel, the narrator struggles to detach themselves from the sensations they thought to have discarded. The lyrics ask if, when we give ourselves wholly to one purpose, it is worth sacrificing the simplicity of everyday life. Paying homage to sci-fi author Nate Crowley and absurdist philosophy, "Survive The Vermin" provides the most direct declaration of the themes behind the EP.

Newcomers to UNBURIER's realm of fury and technicality will find As Time Awaits to be a compelling introduction to the band's evolving sound, and longtime listeners will be proud to follow the band’s growth across their earlier releases. 

UNBURIER lineup:
Ben Champion - Vocals/Guitar
Blake Hibberd - Guitar/Vocals
Stan Mitchell - Bass
Kim Hughes - Drums

A Dizzy Late Night Confession: Ray Hawthorne Releases "Somewhere Else"

Everyone's favorite pop punk disruptor, Ray Hawthorne, is back in his feelings and out of his body. Following the anthemic chaos of his recent single, "Sidelines" and his sophomore album, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" the Los Angeles-based firebrand returns with "Somewhere Else," a dizzy, late night confessional about being physically present but emotionally checked out. Fans can listen to the new single Below.

Kicking off like a movie, "Somewhere Else" starts with a messy walk home and only gets more unhinged from there, zooming in on bloody knuckles, bad habits, and the way shame makes you want to disappear even when someone is standing right in front of you. Ray Hawthorne leans into that split-screen feeling of watching yourself from the outside, trying to be the person someone believes in while secretly falling apart in real time.

With his signature mix of chaos, humor, and heart still fully intact, Ray Hawthorne shares:

"Yo have you guys seen Britney Spears’ instagram lately? I’m supposed to write a quote for the song I just dropped but I literally can’t look away from Britney Spears’ instagram. Admittedly I was super out of the loop for the whole ‘Free Britney’ thing, I only got a basic overview from some friends and never really looked further into it. But yo, a reel she just posted popped up on my instagram feed and it’s wild. Don’t scroll through Britney Spears’ reels tab if you have anything else planned for the day. You won’t be able to look away. But the comments are turned off, so you can’t even get a feel for what people are thinking about these reels. You’d have to look up some YouTube think-piece about it, and I don’t have time for that. Alright, actually I had to look it up. I just did a basic YouTube search for “Britney Spears Instagram”. A video popped up with a thumbnail that says “Is it her sister with AI of her face? Is she alive?”. I gotta watch this shit, will report back.

Oh my god. That’s 30 minutes of my life I’ll never get back. Let me save you some time, this video is bullshit, Britney Spears is still alive, she is NOT just Zoey 101 with an AI face no matter what “Ready to Glare” on YouTube might suggest. Just leave Britney alone and listen to my new song instead. It’s called Somewhere Else.”

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 18 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.

Blending heartbreak, sarcasm, and just the right amount of emotional stability, Ray Hawthorne leads with a messy kind of hope, turning emotional freefall into something you can scream along to. Where debut album and his firstborn, "Ray Hawthorne Sucks", leaned into an earnest DIY vulnerability, his latest record, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real", took a turn and tapped into the restless defiance of a secondborn. The 15 tracks helped embrace the chaos, laugh at the pain, and maybe, just maybe, allow us all to find a little redemption along the way.

Starting from the very real possibility that Ray Hawthorne is just a guy screaming into the ether (and somehow making it sound catchy), his catalog has become a refuge for anyone who's ever felt too loud, too sensitive, or too much. Loud, petty, and deeply cathartic, Ray Hawthorne is proudly one of the most unapologetically honest voices modern pop-punk.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Ray Hawthorne news coming very soon.

ABOUT RAY HAWTHORNE

Do you remember that episode of Degrassi where Ashley really wants Craig to tell her he loves her, but Craig gets all panicked and can’t tell her that he does? It causes so much drama in their relationship. She begins to question her feelings for him and because of that, he becomes seemingly unsure of his feelings for her. So, in an effort to quell the bad vibes, Craig writes a song that includes lyrics IMPLICITLY AND EXPLICITLY stating that he loves her. (Total banger by the way, the only song of his I like better is the one he sings at the battle of the bands after the two inevitably break up, it’s also about Ashley. I believe it’s called ‘What I Know’) Anyway, Craig was only able to admit he loved Ashley in song form, but you as the viewer are left wondering ‘Does he really love her, or was this just his solution to end the drama?’ Or, ’Is this truly the only way he can express himself because he’s kind of nervous about speaking his true feelings outside of the structured environment of a song?’. I tend to believe it’s a mixture of both. So what I’m trying to say is, this collection of songs is kind of like that. I always feel like I have so much to say but often feel a bit too vulnerable when discussing my actual feelings. So for the majority of my life, I’ve just written them into songs instead. These songs can be quite vulnerable even if they seem silly at times. So now you’re left to wonder... am I telling the truth or just trying to get rid of Ashley’s bad vibes?

KEVIN STEELE RELEASES HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM “ONE THING LEFT TO DO”

Kevin Steele has released his first solo album, One Thing Left To Do, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. Talking about the track "Sad, Sad Song" Kevin stated, “It is autobiographical and to be honest it was a little hard to record. I'm not looking for pity but I think it's fair to say that life has dealt me a pretty tough hand. With "Sad, Sad Song" I felt it was time to lay those cards on the table and at least get a song out of it."

Listen or Purchase: https://snd.click/cyc6

Black Angel Promotions recently reviewed the entire album and said, “Elements of Roxx Gang and Mojo Gurus surface throughout, but there’s also a pronounced swagger that recalls the New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders, an influence that feels more prominent here than in his previous work. That gritty, loose-limbed energy runs through much of the record, balanced by the Southern Rock sensibilities longtime listeners have come to expect… Kevin Steele has finally delivered a true solo album.… “One Thing Left To Do” isn’t about chasing trends or rewriting history, it’s about showing up, once more, with heart, grit, and a voice that still carries its own unmistakable character.”

All of these songs showcase Kevin's masterful songwriting across all the musical styles that have shaped his colorful career, including glam, punk, rock, blues, and even southern gospel. Kevin’s band Roxx Gang were one of America’s great bands and the first rock band signed to Virgin Records in America. Their debut record, the classic "Things You've Never Done Before", sold over 250,000 copies. In a way, they were the bridge between glam and grunge and The Mojo Gurus played a vital role in keeping rock-n-roll alive in "the Tens" working with legendary producers Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, New York Dolls) and Tommy Henricksen (Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, The Hollywood Vampires). With One Thing Left To Do, Steele brings his musical journey full circle with a truly remarkable record that you just have to hear.

Joining Kevin on this new record is guitar phenom / co producer Billy Summer (Florida, Luxury Mane, The New Brutarians) whose music has been heard on major TV shows and films such as Ted Lasso, The Affair, Harpoon, Life and Beth, Chicago Fire, Property Brothers and many others.The result is one hot slab of Rock 'n' Roll revelry covering several genres that showcase a track list of impressive playing and songwriting.

"Billy and I made such a great team. Instant connection of the minds. He knew instinctively where I was going musically with each song before I would even tell him. That's why they call us the Cosmic Twins”, said Kevin.

The band is an allstar collection of Tampa Bay, Florida musicians playing at the top of their game. They formed an instant camaraderie and the good times had in the recording sessions shine across every track!

On Friday, February 27 Kevin celebrates the release of his new record at Bayboro Brewing Company. Kevin will perform the new record in its entirety, backed by an all-star band of Tampa Bay musicians featuring guitarist Billy Summer.

  • Bayboro Brewing Company Presents: Kevin Steele - Record Release Concert

  • Special Guests: Saints of Saturn - Recent winners of Hard Rock Rising - Tampa

  • Friday February 27, 2026

  • Bayboro Brewing Company 2390 5th Ave. S., Saint Petersburg, FL (727) 767-9666

  • Doors at 7:00 PM - Show at 8:00 PM - All Ages

  • Get tickets here: tinyurl.com/3auxepnd

  • All songs written by Kevin Steele - Too Cool Music Publishing - BMI

    except Sad, Sad Song written by Kevin Steele & Billy Summer

    Too Cool Music Publishing - BMI & Billy Summer Music - BMI


    Recorded at The Ward, St. Petersburg, FL

    Produced by the Cosmic Twins (Billy Summer & Kevin Steele)

    Engineered by Billy Summer

    Mastered by Brian Merrill at Studio B, St. Petersburg, FL

    Cover Art by Adam Turkel

    Photography by Linda Militello

     

    Links:

    https://www.facebook.com/KSteeleRoxxGang

ROB ZOMBIE RELEASES NEW ALBUM, THE GREAT SATAN!

Following months of anticipation, rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has released his new album, The Great Satan, today via Nuclear Blast Records.

Across more than four decades, Zombie has cemented himself as a singular cultural force. Fusing avant-garde aesthetics with monstrous, groove-driven rock, his work has consistently defied convention. With The Great Satan, Zombie extends that legacy, delivering one of the boldest and most fully realized records of his career.

From the foot-stomping, hell-raising swagger of ‘(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller’ to the throwback grit of ‘Heathen Days’ and the anthemic punch of ‘Punks And Demons,’ Zombie continues to evolve on his own terms—leaving trends and expectations in his space dust.

Coinciding with the album’s release, Zombie has unveiled a new self-directed music video for ‘F.T.W. 84,’ further expanding the album’s vivid and uncompromising visual world.

Purchase/Stream The Great Satan: https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan

‘F.T.W. 84’ MUSIC VIDEO:

ROB ZOMBIE will embark on a Summer 2026 co-headline tour with labelmate MARILYN MANSON in August with support from THE HU and ORGY. Tickets and VIP packages onsale now at https://www.robzombie.com/tour

ROB ZOMBIE (w/MARILYN MANSON) Tour Dates:

8/20 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^+

8/21 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^+

8/23 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^+

8/24 - Charlotte, NC - Truliant Amphitheater^+

8/26 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center^+

8/27 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center^+

8/29 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake^+

8/30 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater^+

9/01 - Toronto, ON - RBC Amphitheatre^+

9/02 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center^+

9/04 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre^+

9/05 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^+

9/06 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center^+

9/09 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^+

9/10 - Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater^+

9/12 - Greenwood Village, CO - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre^+

9/14 - West Valley City, UT - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^+

9/16 - Airway Heights, WA - BECU Live at Northern Quest+

9/17 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre^+

9/18 - Ridgefield, WA - Cascades Amphitheater^+

9/20 - Concord, CA - Toyota Pavilion at Concord^+

^With The Hu

+With Orgy

SONATA ARCTICA Release Brand-New Single “Freedom Concept”!

Finnish power metal pioneers SONATA ARCTICA have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect.

“Freedom Concept” captures the signature blend of soaring melodies, driving rhythms and emotional depth that has defined SONATA ARCTICA for three decades. At the same time, the song explores a thoughtful and timely subject: the complex idea of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.

Frontman Tony Kakko comments: ”Freedom Concept” , a song about understanding and misunderstanding the concept of freedom, often forgetting it comes paired with responsibility, and how what ever values and thoughts you may have are not automatically transferred to your offspring and how in most cases that’s an effin great thing…(breath in) has been sitting on my desk for a while and we figured this kind of melodic power metal blast we’re known of would be a good way to celebrate the 30th anniversary ”tourette” we’ve started at the end of January 2026 WHILST also working on our next studio album. This song’s NOT gonna be on it. So…extra special snack in between meals. Enjoy!”

Stream / Download “Freedom Concept”: https://sonataarctica.rpm.link/freedomPR

About SONATA ARCTICA
It has been 30 years since SONATA ARCTICA began their journey as one of the Finnish power metal pioneers. Emerging on the international scene in 1999 with their debut album Ecliptica, the band quickly established themselves as a leading force in melodic metal.

Since then, SONATA ARCTICA have released 11 studio albums, alongside countless singles, EPs and several live albums. Over the decades, they have toured the world extensively, built a dedicated global fanbase and solidified their reputation as one of the most successful Finnish metal bands of all time.

With “Freedom Concept,” the band once again proves why their sound continues to resonate across generations: melodic, powerful and unmistakably SONATA ARCTICA!

SONATA ARCTICA is:
Tony Kakko (vocals)
Elias Viljanen (guitars)
Tommy Portimo (drums)
Henrik "Henkka" Klingenberg (keyboards)
Pasi Kauppinen (bass)
 

More on SONATA ARCTICA:
Website | https://www.sonataarctica.info
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sonataarctica
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sonataarcticaofficial/
X | https://twitter.com/sonataarctica
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@sonataarcticaofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/SONATAARCTICA

ALICIA PRUITT JOINS TAPE ROOM MUSIC AS CCO/PRESIDENT, A&R

Longtime Warner Chappell Music senior A&R executive and songwriter champion Alicia Pruitt joins independent publishing leader Tape Room Music as Chief Creative Officer and President, A&R, reporting directly to CEO and Founder, Ashley Gorley.
 
Pruitt joins COO and President, Business Affairs’ Blain Rhodes, who continues to steer Tape Room Music's strategic growth as the publishing and artist development company ushers in a new expansive era across writing, producing and burgeoning performing talent.
 
“I’m incredibly grateful to be joining Tape Room Music,” Pruitt remarks of joining the independent publishing company. “This opportunity, with a family environment already in place, feels God-sent. After working in this business for years, I think we all realize how important it is to align with people that make you laugh, challenge you, and simply make you feel a part of something bigger. My career has been built on continuing to challenge myself, and with this winning team of staff and songwriters, it brings an entirely new excitement about what’s to come.”
 
“I’ve known Alicia since my first writing deal, and I’ve seen firsthand the passion and integrity she brings to her work with songwriters,” shares Gorley. “Tape Room has experienced incredible success and growth thanks to our goal of bringing in the very best writers and surrounding them with the very best team. Alicia strengthens that mission, and she’ll help us continue to raise the bar as we build what's next.”
 
“Alicia is a fierce champion for songwriters and one of the best humans I know,” adds Rhodes. “We are thrilled to have her join the team at Tape Room. As we continue to grow, her experience and commitment to songwriters will help us continue to develop  a home where writers thrive.”
 
Pruitt’s addition builds on recent growth of Tape Room’s team, including Katherine Godwin, who was hired in 2025 as Manager, A&R, supporting Caroline Hodson, who was elevated to Director, A&R that same year.
 
After starting the year with three back-to-back No. 1s while marking the company’s 60th chart-topper, Tape Room continues to expand its executive leadership as it enters its next phase of growth. With seven songs currently in the top 40 at country radio, Tape Room further solidifies its reputation for country chart prominence.
 
Congratulate Pruitt at Alicia@TapeRoomMusic.com.

For more information, visit TapeRoom.com or follow along on Instagram @TapeRoomMusic.

Photo Credit: Bree Fish

IAN MUNSICK TO OPEN COWBOY BAR & WESTERN GRILL THIS AUGUST IN DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA

Wyoming native Ian Munsick is partnering with The Landmark Hotel & Casino to open the Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar & Western Grill in August in Deadwood, S.D.
 
Built between 1894-1920, The Landmark is Deadwood’s largest historic structure at approximately 35,000 square feet. The Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar & Western Grill will reside within over 2,600 square feet of the footprint. The venue will promote and celebrate country and western music with old school country bar decor, along with two performance stages, one indoors and one outdoors.
 
“Country stars and bars, it's a tale as old as time. I’m beyond excited to announce the opening of Ian Munsick’s Cowboy Bar & Western Grill.” shares Munsick.. “The brainchild of my wife, Caroline, you won’t find a better place to have a beer or three than our new oasis of the West. Live music, great food, and most importantly, all the authentic western vibes that makes everyone love a real cowboy bar. Deadwood just got a little better!”
 
“The Landmark Hotel & Casino family welcomes Ian and his fans to a classic, best-in-region cowboy bar experience with great drinks, food and music," shares Gerard Keating, Managing Partner of The Landmark Hotel & Casino. “We’re excited to see this continue to expand, as a recording studio in adjacent space is also under design.”
 
The news comes as Munsick continues to tease a new chapter of upcoming music, recently debuting the official music video for his latest release, “Geronimo.” “Geronimo” is his first release under WEST TO THE REST RECORDS/Triple Tigers Records. Directed by Ben Christensen, the video was shot in Wyoming by Isaac Spotts and produced by Caroline Munsick. Watch HERE.
 
Munsick, who has built his loyal fanbase from the ground up to selling out venues across the country, is currently on his Eagle Flies Free Tour, which kicked off on February 13 in Charlotte, N.C. With upcoming stops in Spokane, Wash..; Fargo, N.D..; Durant, Okla. and more, Munsick is joined by a rotating lineup of special guests including Lanie Gardner, Ben Haggard, Tyler Nance, Kenny Whitmire and Jake Worthington. 
 
The tour will be capped off with Munsick’s second headlining show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 25 with special guests ERNEST and Ned LeDoux. The appearance follows his 2024 sold-out debut at the coveted Rocky Mountain venue.
 
For tickets and more information, visit IanMunsick.com.

The Eagle Flies Free Tour Dates:
Thursday, Feb. 26 || Kennewick, WA || Toyota Center #
Friday, Feb. 27 || Missoula, MT || Adams Center #
Saturday, Feb. 28 || Spokane, WA || FIC for the Art #
Tuesday, March 3 || Grand Island, NE || Heartland Event Center $
Thursday, March 5 || Fargo, ND || Scheels Arena #
Friday, March 6 || Brookings, SD || Dacotah Bank #
Saturday, March 7 || Mankato, MN || Grand Hall #
Friday, March 13 || Shipshewana, IN || Blue Gate Theatre (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 14 || Clear Lake, IA || Surf Ballroom (w/ local support)
Friday, March 27 || Helotes, TX || Floores Country Store (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 28 || Durant, OK || Choctaw Grand Theater ^
Thursday, April 16 || Jim Thorpe, Penn. || Penn's Peak +
Friday, April 17 || Warren, Ohio || Packard Music Hall + 
Saturday, April 18 || Mount Vernon, Ky. || Renfro Valley - The New Barn Theater + 
Friday, April 24 || Wilmington, Ohio || Bowstring Brewyard + 
Saturday, April 25 || Marietta, Ohio || Peoples Bank Arena +
Friday, May 22 || Isle of Palms, S.C. || The Wind Jammer +
Saturday, May 23 || Pelham, Tenn. || The Caverns +
Saturday, May 30 || Cocoa, Fla. || Cocoa Riverfront Park Amphitheater +
Friday, June 5 || Louisville, Ky. || Fourth Street Live
Saturday, June 27 || Libby, Mont. || Happys Inn
Tuesday, Aug. 25 || Red Rocks Amphitheatre || Morrison, Colo. &
 
* w/ Lanie Gardner
# w/ Jake Worthington and Tyler Nance
$ w/ Tyler Nance
^ w/ Ben Haggard
& w/ ERNEST and Ned LeDoux
+ w/ Kenny Whitmire

KOE WETZEL ANNOUNCES 45-CITY THE NIGHT CHAMPION WORLD TOUR

Pollstar’s “firebrand live sensation” Koe Wetzel returns to the road with aptly named The Night Champion World Tour, a 45-city headlining run this summer and fall. Shane Smith & The Saints, Ole 60, Wyatt Flores, Corey Kent, Wade Bowen, Bayker Blankenship, Kolby Cooper and Logan Jahnke join as support across varying dates throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia.
 
Fans can register for early access to tickets for U.S. dates of The Night Champion World Tour at TheNightChampionWorldTour.com. Artist presale starts March 10 at 10 a.m. local time, with general on sale for all North American dates beginning March 13 at 10 a.m. local time. Australian dates are on sale now.
 
Known for concerts the East Texas native describes fondly as “total chaos,” Wetzel’s live show has grown from Texas dive bars to sold-out amphitheaters and arenas nationwide, drawing more than 250,000 fans on his 2024 Damn Near Normal Tour alone.
 
“It’s kind of crazy that I’m not dead or in jail with everything that’s gone on in my life,” Wetzel reflects candidly. “Coming into 2026 and this tour, I feel like I’m the best version of myself I’ve ever been. I survived the night side of me. I’m coming out of it a champion.”
 
The upcoming tour promises to deliver new tracks like “Surrounded” and “Time Goes On” plus 2025’s most-played song at Country radio, the 3x Platinum, five-week No. 1 hit “High Road” and fan favorites including “February 28, 2016” – with the corresponding Koe Wetzel Day unofficial holiday in the midst of its 10th anniversary celebration this week.
 
Ahead of the celebration a decade in the making culminating at Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room in Fort Worth this Saturday, Feb. 28, fans are encouraged to join Wetzel’s Community by texting 601-563-9895 for an exclusive announcement to come.
 
For more information on all to come and to purchase tickets to the tour, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com. Follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel.

The Night Champion World Tour Dates
Support Details Available via KoeWetzelMusic.com
May 3 | Melbourne, Vic. (Australia) | Forum Melbourne
May 5 | Sydney, N.S.W (Australia) | Enmore Theatre
May 9 | Brisbane, Qld. (Australia) | Fortitude Music Hall
July 8 | Edmonton, Alb. (Canada) | Rogers Place
July 10 | Penticton, B.C. (Canada) | South Okanagan Event Center
July 11 | Abbotsford, B.C. (Canada) | Abbotsford Centre
July 23 | Nampa, Idaho | Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
July 24 | Stateline, Nev. | Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic
July 25 | Las Vegas, Nev. | The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
July 30 | Airway Heights, Wash. | Northern Quest Casino
July 31 | Bend, Ore. | Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Aug. 1 | Tacoma, Wash. | Dune Peninsula
Aug. 6 | Bonner Springs, Kan. | Azura Amphitheater
Aug. 7 | Evansville, Ind. | Ford Center
Aug. 8 | Nashville, Tenn. | Bridgestone Arena
Aug. 12 | New York, N.Y. | Pier 17
Aug. 13 | Reading, Pa. | Santander Arena
Aug. 14 | Gilford, N.H. | BankNH Pavilion
Aug. 19 | Boston, Mass. | Leader Bank Pavilion
Aug. 20 | Washington, D.C. | The Anthem
Aug. 21 | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Petersen Events Center
Aug. 26 | Buffalo, N.Y. | Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
Aug. 27 | Cleveland, Ohio | Wolstein Center
Aug. 28 | Rochester Hills, Mich. | Meadow Brook Amphitheatre*
Sept. 3 | Austin, Texas | Moody Center
Sept. 4 | Baton Rouge, La. | Raising Cane’s River Center
Sept. 5 | Bossier City, La. | Brookshire Grocery Arena
Sept. 10 | Knoxville, Tenn. | Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Sept. 11 | Greensboro, N.C. | First Horizon Coliseum
Sept. 12 | Wilmington, N.C. | Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Sept. 17 | Alpharetta, Ga. | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sept. 18 | Columbia, S.C. | Colonial Life Arena
Sept. 19 | Richmond, Va. | Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
Sept. 24 | Pikeville, Ky. | Appalachian Wireless Arena
Sept. 25 | Huntsville, Ala. | The Orion Amphitheater
Sept. 26 | Brandon, Miss. | Brandon Amphitheater
Sept. 30 | Rogers, Ark. | The Walmart AMP
Oct. 1 | North Little Rock, Ark. | Simmons Bank Arena
Oct. 2 | Tulsa, Okla. | BOK Center
Oct. 3 | Wichita, Kan. | INTRUST Bank Arena
Oct. 8 | Chicago, Ill. | Salt Shed Fairgrounds
Oct. 9 | Fishers, Ind. | Fishers Event Center
Oct. 10 | Milwaukee, Wis. | Fiserv Forum
Oct. 28 | Morrison, Colo. | Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Oct. 30 | Lubbock, Texas | Cook’s Garage
    * on sale at 11 a.m. local time on March 13
 
Additional Live Shows
March 7 | Norco, Calif. | Boots in the Park  
March 18 | Houston, Texas | Houston Rodeo  
April 10 | Gonzales, Texas | Cattle Country  
April 18 | Fresno, Calif. | Boots in the Park  
April 25 | Arlington, Texas | Lone Star Smokeout  
May 15 | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, N.M. | Boots in the Park  
May 30 | Panama City Beach, Fla. | Gulf Coast Jam  
June 12 | Del Mar, Calif. | San Diego County Fair  
June 20 | Lewisburg, W.Va. | Wild Trails Festival  
June 27 | Ashland, Neb. | Country Drive Music Festival  
July 3 | Winnipeg, MB | Country Thunder Winnipeg  
July 16 | Eau Claire, Wis. | Country Jam USA  
July 17 | Manchester, Iowa | Delaware County Fair  
Aug. 15 | Montreal, Que. (Canada) | Lasso  
Aug. 22 | Lima, Ohio | Allen County Fair  
Aug. 29 | Lucknow, Ont. (Canada) | Lucknow’s Music in the Fields  
Nov. 20 | St. Petersburg, Fla. | St. Pete Country Fest  

KAWASAKI & MONSTER ENERGY BECOME OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF MORGAN WALLEN’S STILL THE PROBLEM TOUR

Continuing their longstanding partnership within entertainment, Kawasaki and Monster Energy are joining forces as the official sponsors of Morgan Wallen’s 23-date Still The Problem Tour, kicking off April 10 in Minneapolis, Minn. To highlight the close partnership between the 19-time Billboard Music Award winner, Kawasaki and Monster Energy, the sponsorship will feature exciting nationwide promotions and collaborations that will run throughout the entire tour. 
 
Kawasaki and Monster Energy will kick-off the partnership this weekend at the Daytona Supercross race where custom Morgan Wallen Still The Problem Tour-branded Kawasaki bikes will be unveiled. Monster Energy is also giving away limited edition Morgan Wallen x Monster Energy x Kawasaki hoodies via its famous Rig Riot on the Daytona International Speedway infield at 5PM on Saturday.
 
To precede the tour, Kawasaki will launch a nationwide Kawasaki x Morgan Wallen Still The Problem Tour sweepstakes. Fans will have the chance to win a custom 2026 Kawasaki RIDGE® CREW Platinum Ranch Edition side x side fully loaded with Kawasaki Genuine Accessories and one-of-a-kind custom Morgan Wallen graphics.
 
“We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Morgan Wallen and to sponsor his 2026 Still The Problem Tour,” shares Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Senior Director, Global and Domestic Marketing Bob O’Brien. “We were honored to sponsor last year’s tour and know this tour will be even bigger and will be a defining event of the spring and summer once again. Having our long-time partner Monster Energy on board as co-sponsor means even more opportunities for fans on site and a meaningful extension of the Kawasaki brand.”
 
Monster Energy will be at every stop of the tour to provide the energy, making sure fans are ready to rock with samples of crisp ice-cold cans of Monster. The brand is also fueling the fun with DJs, swag giveaways, a special Kawasaki x Morgan Wallen x Monster bike collaboration and more interactive elements for music lovers to enjoy.
 
To celebrate the partnership, Monster Energy is also launching its biggest promo of the year: the Monster Energy x Morgan Wallen Still The Problem Tour promotion, giving fans the chance to earn VIP tickets and money-can’t-buy collab items including custom bikes, instruments and exclusive merch with more details to be announced soon.
 
“Morgan Wallen represents that same authenticity Monster is known for,” says Monster Energy Global CMO Dan McHugh. “This is a real full circle moment for us as we sponsored one of Morgan’s early headline tours back in 2020, and now, we’re once again in lockstep to support him and his fans through this stadium-sized partnership. And having Kawasaki join us as the sponsor of the Still The Problem Tour is the icing on the cake.”

Photo Credit: Spidey Smith

Still The Problem is inspired by Wallen’s fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, which arrived May 16, 2025 via Big Loud/Mercury Records. I’m The Problem spent 13 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 albums chart in the U.S. and Canada. It also became his third consecutive album to spend at least 10 weeks atop the Billboard 200 – making Wallen the first artist in history to achieve that feat.
 
As with previous tours, a portion of every ticket sold will benefit his Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF) — which supports programs for youth in the areas of sports and music. As part of MWF’s Tour Give Back initiative, the foundation has contributed over $1 million worth of instruments to schools in need across U.S. touring cities. For more information, visit MorganWallenFoundation.org.
 
Still The Problem Tour 2026 Dates: 
April 10 || Minneapolis, Minn. || U.S. Bank Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
April 11 || Minneapolis, Minn. || U.S. Bank Stadium w/ HARDY, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
April 18 || Tuscaloosa, Ala. || Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Vincent Mason, Zach John King
May 1 || Las Vegas, Nev. || Allegiant Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
May 2 || Las Vegas, Nev. || Allegiant Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
May 8 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Lucas Oil Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Hudson Westbrook, Zach John King
May 9 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Lucas Oil Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, Zach John King
May 15 || Gainesville, Fla. || Ben Hill Griffin Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
May 16 || Gainesville, Fla. || Ben Hill Griffin Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
May 29 || Denver, Colo. || Empower Field at Mile High w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
May 30 || Denver, Colo. || Empower Field at Mile High w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason
June 5 || Pittsburgh, Penn. || Acrisure Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
June 6 || Pittsburgh, Penn. || Acrisure Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
June 19 || Chicago, Ill. || Soldier Field w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
June 20 || Chicago, Ill. || Soldier Field w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King
June 26 || Clemson, S.C. || Clemson Memorial Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat
June 27 || Clemson, S.C. || Clemson Memorial Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat
July 17 || Baltimore, Md. || M&T Bank Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat
July 18 || Baltimore, Md. || M&T Bank Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat
July 24 || Ann Arbor, Mich. || Michigan Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten
July 25 || Ann Arbor, Mich. || Michigan Stadium w/ HARDY, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten
July 31 || Philadelphia, Penn. || Lincoln Financial Field w/ ​​Brooks & Dunn, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten
August 1 || Philadelphia, Penn. || Lincoln Financial Field w/ Ella Langley, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten

SWANWRITER Announces New Album melodies of despair and Releases First Single "girl on the wall"

Vancouver, BC progressive metal project SWANWRITER has announced the upcoming release of its second full-length album, melodies of despair, arriving independently on June 26. Alongside the announcement, the project unveils the album’s second single, "girl on the wall", offering an early look into the record’s darker emotional and narrative themes.

Created entirely by multi-instrumentalist Koda, melodies of despair continues the dark, cinematic direction introduced on SWANWRITER’s 2023 debut There is a darkness. The new album presents a collection of interconnected horror-inspired narratives shaped by themes of isolation, grief, betrayal, and psychological unease, delivered through expansive progressive metal compositions enriched with piano, acoustic instrumentation, and orchestral textures.

Serving as the first glimpse into the album’s world, "girl on the wall" captures one of its most emotionally immediate moments. Inspired by the cult horror game Ib, the track tells the story of a girl trapped inside a painting, observing life from beyond reach while growing increasingly consumed by jealousy and longing. Musically, the song balances melodic accessibility with progressive ambition, driven by classical guitar passages, shifting vocal dynamics, and layered bass arrangements that deepen its surreal atmosphere.

While maintaining the long-form songwriting approach that defines SWANWRITER, melodies of despair expands its sonic range with greater emphasis on acoustic elements and dynamic contrast. Across its six compositions, the album moves between fragile intimacy and overwhelming heaviness, unfolding as a complete listening experience intended to be heard from beginning to end.

melodies of despair was produced and mixed by Koda, mastered by Roland Rodas, and features cover artwork by 無た｡ / muta.

About SWANWRITER:
  SWANWRITER is a dark progressive metal project based in Vancouver, British Columbia, created and performed entirely by the anonymous multi-instrumentalist known as Koda. Formed in 2023, the project emerged from a desire to merge progressive metal songwriting with classical composition, atmospheric storytelling, and emotionally driven arrangements.

Having studied classical piano from an early age before later discovering extreme metal, Koda developed SWANWRITER as a space to explore long-form composition without stylistic limitation. The music draws influence from progressive and experimental metal alongside classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, resulting in compositions that emphasize dynamics, texture, and narrative pacing.

SWANWRITER debuted with There is a darkness in June 2023, establishing a sound centered on extended song structures, melodic development, and cinematic atmosphere. Rather than focusing on technical exhibition, the project prioritizes mood, storytelling, and cohesion across full-length releases.

Themes throughout SWANWRITER’s work often intersect with psychological horror, melancholy, and introspection, shaped in part by inspiration from horror games, film soundtracks, and dark ambient music. Each release is approached as a complete artistic statement, with careful attention given to sequencing, emotional progression, and sonic detail.

Operating independently, SWANWRITER remains a studio-focused project, with future ambitions that include composing music for horror and narrative-driven media.

Connect with SWANWRITER:

Bandcamp: https://swanwriter.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swanwritermusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swanwritermusic/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@swanwriter
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6unE9CWOXt5c4UIiaHD5RR
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/swanwriter/1686779640
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swanwritermusic

UFO ‘The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent’ Release Date: May 1st 2026

Chrysalis Records are proud to present the latest in the acclaimed UFO reissue series: the classic 1981 album ‘The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent’.

Reissued on stunning 3LP tri-fold sleeve 180gm vinyl and 2CD Digipak formats on May 1st, 2026, the album now sounds more dynamic and detailed than ever, thanks to new remastering from the original tape transfers. 

Originally released on January 16th, 1981, this pivotal album captures the band at a creative high point, blending soaring melodies, powerful performances, and Phil Mogg’s unmistakable voice. The lineup had modified a little with the debut of keyboardist/guitarist Neil Carter, replacing Paul Raymond. Carter also supplied backing vocal and saxophone on ‘Lonely Heart.

Lead singer Phil Mogg recalled, “Neil had a box of tricks. Getting the backing vocals was great, though I still don’t think he’s forgiven me for making him play saxophone. He was a great add to the band. Plus, he was a nice bloke.”

Drummer Andy Parker said “Neil was just an incredible musician. He brought another energy into the band.

This deluxe edition also includes a brand-new mix of the previously unreleased Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, recorded on January 29th, 1981, by Brian Kehew, offering an electrifying snapshot of UFO’s energy on stage. Original 7” edits of the two singles "Couldn't Get It Right" and "Lonely Heart" released with this album are included as well as an alternative mix of album standout “It’s Killing Me”.

The set is rounded out with newly written liner notes by Michael Hann, featuring fresh interviews with Phil Mogg and Andy Parker, alongside a collection of previously unseen photographs from the era — making it an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.

“The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent is, hands down, the best UFO studio album: it’s melodic, it’s experimental, it’s memorable, and it rocks. It was the perfect encapsulation of everything UFO could be.”
– MICHAEL HANN, LINER NOTES

UFO ‘The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent’ (2026 Remaster – Deluxe Edition) is released on double CD and 3LP on May 1st, 2026 on Chrysalis Records. Order link: https://ufo.lnk.to/TWTWATI