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

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

Watch the visualizer below.

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

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

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

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

WOLVES AT THE GATE ON TOUR:
WITH DEMON HUNTER:

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

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

XTC's Colin Moulding releases 'Want It Bad' EP on 47th Anniversary of 'Making Plans for Nigel'

XTC founding member and acclaimed songwriter Colin Moulding releases the 'Want It Bad (The Pep Talks and Playing Fields of Old England)' EP, available on CD via Burning Shed on September 18th, marking 47 years to the week since the release of XTC's seminal single 'Making Plans for Nigel'.

Penned and sung by Moulding, 'Making Plans for Nigel' was the lead single from XTC's third studio album 'Drums and Wires' and became the band's first UK Top 20 hit. Nearly five decades on, its anniversary provides a fitting backdrop for the release of a new solo work from the songwriter whose distinctive melodic voice helped shape XTC's music and legacy.

Previewed by the title track and an accompanying video, shared last month, this EP offers a tantalising glimpse into the creative process of one of the UK’s finest songwriters, these three tracks offering a compact portrait of the ideas, inspirations and experiments behind the music.

At the EP's centre is 'Want It Bad', which began as a pep talk before taking on a broader meaning. Moulding shares, "Although this song started life as a sporting pep talk, it was clear that it could easy be thought of as a mantra for ones own life ambitions whatever they may be.  If you want something in this life you have to really want it. And if you really want it, you’ll get it -- that was my mantra.

Moulding's distinctly English pop sensibility is present throughout the release, showcasing his English pop vision with XTC's trademark qualities of melody, rhythm, variety, and idiosyncratic subject matter, mixed in with nostalgia and a degree of pensiveness.

The artwork, created by Andrew Swainson, and video, created by Thomas Walsh, are derived from ‘Les Coureurs’ by Robert Delaunay, whose depiction of runners perfectly captured the spirit Moulding wanted to convey.

Moulding explains, "I was scouting around for a cover that would signify human endeavour. I had written 'Want It Bad', which basically amounted to a pep talk by a sporting coach to his team. Football perhaps...  something made me think of the runners on the beach in the film “Chariots of Fire". After many permutations, Andrew, my artwork designer, said "What about Delaunay and his runners?" and when he showed me, there was no doubt. So it was derived from  “Les Coureurs” by Robert Delaunay, a French painter from the early part of the twentieth century. Check him out!"

The second track, ‘Something About The Boy (James Bond Demo for Female Voice)’, reveals a very different side of Moulding's songwriting. Inspired by the James Bond films of his childhood, the song grew from a long-held ambition to one day work with legendary composer John Barry.

Moulding shares, "I was a big James Bond fan. My father had taken me to see the first three - 'Dr No', 'From Russia with Love', and 'Goldfinger'…..In the 1960’s. I had secretly nursed an ambition that one day John Barry and I would work on a theme together (hey ya got to have dreams kid!). So here then was my idea to put to John Barry. Only trouble was I had to sing it myself to demonstrate the female lead. The key could have been a problem, but it had not occurred to me. I’m still a dreamer even today."

The EP closes with ‘Want It Bad (Demo)’, an immediate document of the bare-bones initial phase of Colin's songwriting process. He notes, "Quite simply, it's my working demo knocked out in about an hour with a hand-held 57 microphone, different lyrics, and no bass. This is something for the musos, I guess."

The ‘Want It Bad’ CD is out on September 18th. Presented in a four-panel digisleeve, it is avaialble exclusively via Burning Shed, where 'The Hardest Battle' can also be obtained, along with music and merch from TC&I and Colin's other projects. 

CREDITS
Written & Produced by Colin Moulding
Mixed by Stuart Rowe
Mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
Manufactured by Noisebox Digital
Cover Artwork by Andrew Swainson
Released by Burning Shed. Catalogue #CMCD002
Androideo video created by Thomas Walsh
Colin Moulding photos by Geoff Winn
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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JADE EAGLESON & MIDLAND ARE “COMING SOON TO A HONKY TONK NEAR YOU” – OUT NOW

Jade Eagleson has never been interested in sanding down the edges of country music. Now, kicking off his next chapter with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, the award-winning artist teams up with neotraditional country revivalists Midland on “Coming Soon To A Honky Tonk Near You,” doubling down on the sound he has championed from the start. Available everywhere HERE.

Co-written by Eagleson, Matt Roy, Casey Brown and Travis Wood, the rowdy heartbreak anthem sends a newly single cowboy on an all-night barroom tour rather than home to nurse a broken heart. Produced by Todd Clark and Wood, the track was deliberately built to feel at home in the kind of honky tonks that first shaped Eagleson’s musical instincts, bringing fiddle and pedal steel to the forefront. Midland’s unmistakable harmonies meet Eagleson’s twang, pairing two acts united by a shared reverence for classic country.

“We really wanted this song to feel like you’re right inside some honky tonk in the middle of nowhere,” shares Eagleson. “From the writing to the musicians we brought in and the way we produced it, every choice was made with that in mind. It was important to me that it sound like the country music I grew up playing and still love today.”

For Eagleson, that commitment to country tradition predates the accolades that have followed. Raised on a family farm, he stepped away from some of his duties there in 2017 to pursue music full time, carrying with him a sound rooted in the country music he had long loved and played. When he began making trips to Nashville nearly a decade ago, Eagleson recalled being politely turned away by some in the music industry because what he was doing was considered “too country.” Rather than change his sound, he made it his calling card.

That conviction has since taken Eagleson from the farm to more than 430 million global streams, 130 million YouTube views and five No. 1s at Canadian Country Radio, alongside multiple GOLD and PLATINUM certifications. His self-titled 2020 debut introduced an artist intent on bringing neo-traditional country forward on his own terms, while subsequent releases continued to build a career around the steel, fiddle and storytelling at the center of his musical identity. His momentum continues this year, with Eagleson earning CCMA Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year and Fans’ Choice.

“This song marks the beginning of my next chapter musically, and I couldn’t be more excited,” says Eagleson. “Having Midland on it makes it even more special. I’ve been a fan since day one, and there ain’t too many folks out there that can twang like them.”

“Jade is cut from the same cloth as us. He’s a troubadour and a honky tonk revivalist taking traditional country music into the modern era,”
says Midland’s Mark Wystrach. “He hit us up to join him on this up-tempo bar banger, and it was a no-brainer. He’s our little brother and a helluva artist. Midland x Jade Eagleson are comin’ to a honky tonk near you soon!”

With “Coming Soon To A Honky Tonk Near You,” Eagleson lets the sound that got him here lead the charge into his next chapter.

About Jade Eagleson
Jade Eagleson built his career by betting on the kind of country music he knew long before he had the accolades to prove the bet paid off. Raised on a family farm, Eagleson stepped away from some of his duties there in 2017 to pursue a longtime dream of making music, setting his sights on bringing neo-traditional country back to the forefront. Early trips to Nashville found some politely turning him away for being “too country,” but Eagleson never saw that as a reason to change course. His 2018 debut “Got Your Name On It” became his breakthrough, with its music video surpassing 100 million views and the song becoming the first debut single by a Canadian artist to achieve PLATINUM certification. Since then, Eagleson has amassed more than 430 million global streams, including 215 million in the United States, alongside 130 million YouTube views, five No. 1s at Canadian Country Radio and multiple GOLD and PLATINUM certifications across three albums. That commitment to the music that first shaped him remains at the center of Eagleson’s work today. With steel, fiddle and country storytelling as guideposts, the 2025 CCMA Male Artist of the Year and four-time JUNO Award nominee enters his next chapter with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville not by leaving his roots behind, but by taking them to a bigger stage with his latest release “Coming Soon To A Honky Tonk Near You” with Midland. 

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About Midland
Footloose and free, working hard and drinking harder, always riding into the sunset or sunrise, GRAMMY-nominated trio Midland makes country music feel viscerally alive and timeless, with songs for people to drink, swing, love and, yes, lose to. Name inspired by a Dwight Yoakam song, the Dripping Springs, TX-born trio channels a distinctly 21st century post-modern traditionalism, recapturing that classic country essence through thick harmonies, steel guitars and a worn-in cool that has made their music a dive bar staple worldwide. Honed in barrooms, it’s a sound that’s been imitated but never duplicated since their now 5X PLATINUM, No. 1 “Drinkin’ Problem.”


For Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson, music isn’t just something to play in your car. It envelopes their aesthetics, from the Nudie Cohn-inspired rhinestone suits, their Insolito Tequila and Kingsmaker cigar line to their album-focused musical explorations and lean, song-forward live presentation. From head-turning debut On The Rocks through the Billboard Top Country Albums chart-topping Let It Roll and into The Last Resort: Greetings From and Barely Blue, Midland has built a catalog that bridges conceptual ambition with roots-driven songwriting, continuing through projects like The Sonic Ranch and Live From The Palomino. Alongside “Drinkin’ Problem,” their catalog also includes PLATINUM-certified “Burn Out” and GOLD-certified favorites “Cheatin’ Songs,” “Make A Little” and “On The Rocks.” The band's commitment to the sounds, stories and places that define country music persists on Stages, out now via Blue Highway Records. Braiding Laurel Canyon country-rock, Texas outliers, and a shot of vintage Nashville, the critically acclaimed project pulls together the many phases of their journey, further staking their claim as one of country’s most engaging acts. 

Jeremy Lister Signs with Jody Williams Songs/Warner Chappell Music

Jeremy Lister has signed a world-wide publishing agreement with Jody Williams Songs (JWS) and Warner Chappell Music.
 
A longtime Nashville-based vocalist, songwriter and producer, Lister has had significant success with song placements in film, television and advertising. A favorite of music supervisors, his placements include “Grey's Anatomy,” “Found,” “All American,” Hallmark Channel, and brands including Jeep, Toyota, Google and T-Mobile.
 
He is also a recording artist highlighted by his time with vocal group Street Corner Symphony and as a solo artist with Nashville singer/songwriter collective Ten Out Of Tenn. Most recently, Lister has been touring as a background vocalist with Post Malone. His solo records and collaborations with Alison Krauss are career highlights. He joins JWS as their first dedicated sync writer in addition to writing for artists across several genres. 
 
“We are thrilled to welcome Jeremy to JWS,” shares Jonah Gordon, JWS Manager, Sync/A&R. “He embodies all of the talent and skill for JWS to excel in the sync area and beyond.” 
 
“Jonah’s first signing at JWS is a perfect fit for us,” adds Nina Fisher, JWS VP/GM. “Jeremy is a master of his craft, and we are excited to help him build the next chapters of his career.”
 
"I've known Jody for almost my entire 23 years in Nashville, and I'm honored to finally be working with him,” notes Lister. “I'm also thrilled to be back with my longtime sync wizard and pal Jonah Gordon from my Big Yellow Dog years. Over the last few months, I've gotten to know Nina, Tenasie and the rest of the JWS team, and I've been so impressed by how much time they pour into their writers, their warmth, and the family atmosphere there. I can't wait to add something new to their already incredible catalog."
 
JWS is an independent music publishing company that is a joint venture with Warner Chappell Music. The company represents Ashley McBryde, Driver Williams, Ed Williams, Emily Ann Roberts, Harper O’Neill, Jason Nix, Jeremy Lister, Jeremy Spillman, Natalie Hemby and Vince Gill.

Back Row L to R: Tenasie Courtright (JWS Director, Creative & A&R), Nina Fisher (JWS VP/GM), Sophie Hopkins (Warner Chappell Music Senior Director, Sync) and Jody Williams (JWS Founder and CEO)
Front Row L to R: Jeremy Lister and Jonah Gordon (JWS Manager, Sync/A&R)
Photo Credit: Anna Norwood 

Vana Releases New Single and Music Video - "Bleeding Heart"

Auckland-based industrial alt-pop artist Vana returns today with brand new single “Bleeding Heart”, out now via Sumerian Records. Following previous singles “Pray” and “In Your Name”, the release lands at the front end of a stacked US live run, with Vana hitting Riot Fest and Louder Than Life this weekend before joining the returning Hollywood Undead, In This Moment, I See Stars and Melrose Avenue on the returning Taste Of Chaos tour across the US beginning September 22.

Stream “Bleeding Heart” HERE and watch the official music video Below.

Since signing with Sumerian Records in 2025, Vana has been introducing the dark, lore-driven world surrounding her forthcoming debut album. Across “Pray” and “In Your Name” and their accompanying music videos, Vana has paired her signature blend of industrial alt-metal, pop, melodic hooks and visceral breakdowns with an expansive visual mythology rooted in gothic imagery, dark fantasy and the perspective of the misunderstood that Vana has been building across her recent work, opening another window into the lore surrounding her forthcoming debut album.

Inspired by the bleeding heart flower, Lamprocapnos spectabilis, “Bleeding Heart” draws a parallel between the cycle of a flower in bloom and the fragile, finite nature of human emotion. Speaking on her new single, Vana shares

"The song began with the flower itself, "Bleeding Heart" or *Lamprocapnos spectabilis*. This song showcases how feelings grow like flowers do; beautiful but destined to wither. Perhaps that's pessimistic, but flowers blossom just to die in winter, and they do it every year. I think there's a sort of beauty in that. This song and video further explores a world of oppression and betrayal. Adah can't hold us both. Hail Mara."

Earlier this year, Vana completed her first US headline run, The Lady In Red Tour, which sold over 15,000 tickets. Vana also just wrapped a completely sold out Australia tour that included support dates with Ocean Sleeper and also featured 2 sold out headline shows in Sydney & Melbourne, adding to a rapidly growing audience that includes more than 125 million cross-platform streams and over 1.4 million combined followers across TikTok and Instagram.

This weekend, Vana hits Louder Than Life in Louisville on September 18 and Riot Fest in Chicago on September 19 before joining Hollywood Undead and In This Moment on the returning Taste Of Chaos Tour, alongside I See Stars and Melrose Avenue. The 23-date run kicks off September 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina and wraps October 26 in Anaheim, California.

From there, Vana heads overseas for three shows in Japan with DEATHBYROMY and MAZE, before returning stateside for Vans Warped Tour Orlando on November 15. She’ll close out 2026 at Knotfest México in Mexico City on December 5, followed by ShipRocked 2027, sailing from Miami to Roatán and Cozumel January 24-30. For more information and tickets head to Vana's website vanamusicofficial.com

TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR 2026

Co-Headlined By Hollywood Undead & In This Moment

With I See Stars, Vana and Melrose Avenue



9/22 - The Fillmore Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

9/23 - The Ritz - Raleigh, NC

9/25 - The Dome - Virginia Beach, VA

9/26 - The Theatre at Santander Arena - Reading, PA

9/28 - The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD

9/29 - Palladium - Worcester, MA

9/30 - College Street Music Hall - New Haven, CT

10/3 - The Rave / Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI

10/6 - GLC Live at 20 Monroe - Grand Rapids, MI

10/8 - Steelhouse Omaha - Omaha, NE

10/9 - Vibrant Music Hall - Waukee, IA

10/11 - Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL

10/13 - The Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO

10/14 - The Factory - Chesterfield, MO

10/16 - House of Blues Houston - Houston, TX

10/17 - The Bomb Factory - Dallas, TX

10/19 - Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO

10/20 - Rockwell at The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT

10/21 - Revolution Concert House and Event Center - Garden City, ID

10/22 - Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort - Reno, NV

10/24 - Harrah’s Ak-Chin - Maricopa, AZ

10/25 - The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV

10/26 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA

Additional Live Dates



September 18, 2026 - Louder Than Life - Louisville, KY

September 19, 2026 - Riot Fest - Chicago, IL

October 29, 2026 - Tokyo, Japan w/ DEATHBYROMY & more

October 31, 2026 - Osaka, Japan w/ DEATHBYROMY & MAZE

November 1, 2026 - Tokyo, Japan w/ DEATHBYROMY & MAZE

November 15, 2026 - Vans Warped Tour - Orlando, FL

December 5, 2026 - KNOTFEST México - Mexico City, Mexico

January 24-30, 2027 - ShipRocked - Miami / Roatán / Cozumel

NYHC Crossover Pioneers CRO-MAGS Unleash New Version of 1985 Demo Favorite "Everybody's Gonna Die (2026)"

Today, September 16th, is the 40th anniversary of the iconic CRO-MAGS debut ‘The Age of Quarrel’ and the seminal New York hardcore outfit, fronted by Harley Flanagan, is proudly launching their new version of "Everybody's Gonna Die (2026).” Taken from the 1985 demo, and featured on the upcoming album 'The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel,' the track is a tribute to their unforgettable 1986 debut.

Written by Harley in 1985, "Everybody's Gonna Die" didn't make the final track list for 'The Age of Quarrel,' though it proved to be a demo-era fan favorite. Now, the track reclaims its rightful spot on 'The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel,' alongside an official lyric video.



Watch the Lyric Video for "Everybody's Gonna Die (2026)" Below:

Forty years ago, New York City's CRO-MAGS defined the metal-punk crossover with their landmark 1986 album, ‘The Age of Quarrel.’ The intensity, influence, and groove of that record continue to resonate today, fueled by the band's enduring legacy and hard-earned reputation as one of heavy music's most volatile and influential acts. Led by founding bassist and vocalist Harley Flanagan, who assumed frontman duties beginning with 1989's ‘Best Wishes,’ CRO-MAGS bring ‘The Age of Quarrel’ full circle with a celebration of the album that started it all.

Joining Flanagan are original ‘AOQ’ guitarist Doug Holland and former CRO-MAGS/ Suicidal Tendencies guitarist Rocky George, plus Meg Mills, Zach Blair, and Arthur Rizk for fresh takes on classics including "Hard Times," "World Peace," and "Malfunction," along with the addition of the 1985 demo-era favorite "Everybody's Gonna Die." Flanagan is also joined by current band members Dominic Dibenedetto and Dave Sharpe. Drums on all tracks were handled by drum phenom Greyson Nekrutman. Produced and mixed by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood Incantation), ‘40 Years of Quarrel’ not merely revisits a pivotal crossover classic, but pours new fuel on the fire for old devotees and new converts to the CRO-MAGS cause. 

The decision to revisit 'The Age of Quarrel' began during the making of the "Wired for Chaos" documentary. Several songs had to be re-recorded for the film’s soundtrack because the original recordings couldn't be licensed, inspiring Harley Flanagan to re-record the entire album.

The project also provided an opportunity to address the complicated history surrounding the original record. None of the musicians who performed on 'The Age of Quarrel' were ever paid or received an accounting of the album’s sales. For years, Flanagan tried to reunite the original lineup to re-record the album and reclaim the rights to 'The Age of Quarrel' and 'Best Wishes' through the Copyright Reversion Act, but couldn't bring everyone together before that window closed.

For the new recording, Flanagan brought together friends, current bandmates, and musicians from other bands to celebrate an album that has impacted generations of fans. Forty years later, everyone who wrote the songs will finally be paid through ASCAP and BMI, with the remaining proceeds going to charity.

The project is Flanagan’s way of honoring the music, its creators, and the fans who have carried these songs forward for four decades while putting the past behind him. The songs belong to the fans. Love wins. The quarrel is over.

Pre-Order 'The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel' HERE

CRO-MAGS Live:

September 26 — Daytona Beach, FL @ Party Weekend

October 4 — Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival

December 3-5 — Denver, CO @ Decibel Metal & Beer Fest

December 12 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco - For the Children

More Dates TBA!

The history of Harley Flanagan and his band CRO-MAGS is integral not just to the history of hardcore, but to modern metal, rock, and punk itself. With roots stretching from the shadow of Warhol and the Velvets to CBGB’s hardcore matinees and L’Amour Brooklyn thrash-a-thons, all the way through current generations of punk and extreme metal, CRO-MAGS are the connective tissue. Just ask the likes of Dave Grohl, Green Day, and Turnstile. CRO-MAGSstand side by side with Black Sabbath, Motörhead, and Metallica as both an influence and a gamechanger.

The brainchild of a 14-year-old Harley Flanagan, CRO-MAGS began in 1981 while Flanaganwas playing drums for The Stimulators. By 1982/83, he had recorded the primal CRO-MAGSdemos — four songs that would become the blueprint for the seminal 1986 release, 'Age of Quarrel.' Initially a solo vision, Flanagan wrote and played all of the music himself. In 1985, alongside guitarist Parris Mayhew, vocalist John Joseph McGowan, and drummer Mackie Jayson, the genre-defining 'Age of Quarrel' demo was recorded. The full-length album followed in 1986, with Doug Holland of Kraut joining on second guitar.

Explosive both on and offstage, CRO-MAGS have had a tumultuous history, to put it mildly. Through multiple lineups, six studio albums beyond the original demos, and more than four decades of worldwide touring, CRO-MAGS remain one of the most iconic bands in American hardcore and metal. 

EIVØR - finds solace within the imperfect in new song 'Spøkilsir / Revenants'

Faroese luminary singer-songwriter Eivør has unveiled a new track from her upcoming studio project, Tungl, due out on October 16th. Today's release Spøkilsir / Revenants weaves hypnotic dream-pop and trip-hop textures into an evocative meditation on embracing the ghosts of our past.

Eivør conveys about the song:
“In ‘Spøkilsir / Revenants,’ we find relief in the imperfect.

I think we all carry ghosts. Things in the past we would have liked to have handled differently or little flaws within ourselves we try to hide from the world. But often when we learn to fully embrace each other’s flaws, quirks and darker sides, they become endearing. We become more patient and forgiving, not only towards each other, but also towards ourselves.”

Eivør adds:

“The music video was created by my dear friend Gwenaël Akira, whose enthusiasm and dedication always make working with him inspiring. We wanted to create an inner world, a reflection of the voices, shadows and different versions of ourselves that live inside our heads. Gwenaël conceived a mirrored box, almost like a room inside the mind, and an incredible team of artists in the Faroe Islands brought it to life.”

Director Gwenaël Akira adds:
“At the heart of Spøkilsir was one constructed room: a space where one body could become many and reflections could express what cannot easily be said. Finding the emotional truth within those images with Eivør was a very special process.”

Pre-order Tungl here: https://eivor.bfan.link/tungl
Listen to Spøkilsir / Revenants here: https://eivor.bfan.link/spokilsir
Watch the Spøkilsir / Revenants video below:

Whether you’re already embedded into Eivør’s ever-expanding world or yet to fall under its spell, Tungl is a far-reaching journey of discovery.

Tungl – a Faroese word for ‘moon’ – sees Eivør reach further into elemental realms than ever before. Immersive, unmoored and steeped in a sense of time-stretched drama where familiar marker points give way as an inner compass emerges over its 10 searching tracks, it’s an album also in tune with a very contemporary need for navigation, self-belief and rejuvenation in the most uncertain of times.

Eivør spent this summer performing across Europe, presenting a select number of headline concerts and appearing at leading festivals including Paléo Festival, Brutal Assault, Summer Breeze and ArcTanGent.

To celebrate the release of Tungl, Eivør will present three special album release concerts in October. Eivør will be playing two consecutive nights at Nordic House in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, on 16 and 17 October, before she returns to Harpa's Eldborg Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland, on 23 October for a unique performance featuring special guest musicians in one of the Nordic region's most iconic concert halls. These intimate events will offer audiences a rare opportunity to experience Tungl performed in a special setting before Eivør embarks on her extensive international tour.

Eivør will also be undertaking an extensive headline tour across North America later this year, and across Europe and the UK into 2027.

For all tickets please head to: Shows — Eivør

ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS

16 Oct - FO Tórshavn @ Nordic House 
17 Oct - FO Tórshavn @ Nordic House 
23 Oct - IS Reykjavík @ Eldborg, Harpa 

EIVØR: NORTH AMERICA 2026

28 Oct 2026 - New York, NY, USA @ Racket
29 Oct 2026 - Washington, DC, USA @ The Howard
30 Oct 2026 - Wilmington, DE, USA @ The Queen
31 Oct 2026 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Le National
1 Nov 2026 - Boston, MA, USA @ Paradise Rock Club
3 Nov 2026 - Cleveland, OH, USA @ Globe Iron
4 Nov 2026 - Chicago, IL, USA @ Park West
6 Nov 2026 - St. Louis, MO, USA@ The Sovereign
7 Nov 2026 - Madison, WI, USA @ Atwood Music Hall
8 Nov 2026 - Minneapolis, MN, USA @ Fine Line
10 Nov 2026 - Englewood, CO, USA @ Gothic
12 Nov 2026 - Salt Lake City, UT, USA @ Metro Music Hall
13 Nov 2026 - Boise, ID, USA @ Treefort Music Hall
15 Nov 2026 - Seattle, WA, USA @ Neptune Theatre
17 Nov 2026 - Vancouver, Canada @ The Pearl
18 Nov 2026 - Portland, OR, USA @ Wonder Ballroom
20 Nov 2026 - San Francisco, CA, USA @ August Hall
21 Nov 2026 - Los Angeles, CA, USA @ Teragram Ballroom
22 Nov 2026 - San Diego, CA, USA @ House of Blues  

EIVØR: EUROPE 2027

24 Feb 2027 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Store Vega
26 Feb 2027 - Aarhus, Denmark @ Train
27 Feb 2027 - Hamburg, Germany @ Docks
28 Feb 2027 - Hannover, Germany @ Capitol
2 Mar 2027 - Brussels, Belgium @ AB
3 Mar 2027 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Kulturfabrik
4 Mar 2027 - Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg
6 Mar 2027 - Paris, France @ Olympia
7 Mar 2027 - London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
9 Mar 2027 - Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall
10 Mar 2027 - Stuttgart, Germany @ LKA Longhorn
11 Mar 2027 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp
13 Mar 2027 - Bern, Switzerland @ Bierhübeli
14 Mar 2027 - Milan, Italy @ Live Club
15 Mar 2027 - Vienna, Austria @ Ottakringer Brauerei
16 Mar 2027 - Munich, Germany @ Kesselhaus
18 Mar 2027 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Roxy
19 Mar 2027 - Dresden, Germany @ Reithalle Straße E
20 Mar 2027 - Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys Neue Welt
21 Mar 2027 - Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja
23 Mar 2027 - Vilnius, Lithuania - Loftas
24 Mar 2027 - Helsinki, Finland @ Kulttuuritalo
26 Mar 2027 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Vasateatern
27 Mar 2027 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik  

For over two decades, Faroese artist Eivør has been regarded as one of the most bewitching and fearless voices to have emerged from the Nordic music scene. Ranging across rock, pop noir, jazz and folk to electronica over the course of 11 solo albums, various collaborations, live albums and soundtrack work including The Last Kingdom, God of War and God of War Ragnarök, her musical path has revealed both a restless, explorative spirit and a singer deeply connected to her Faroese roots, earning her the Nordic Council Music Prize along the way.

It’s testament to the singular yet universal nature of her music that her fanbase has grown to include metalheads and the Norse pagan folk scene – for whom her startling voice, hide drum and throat-chant incantation, Trøllabundin, has become an unofficial anthem – as well as the mainstream, all instinctively understanding that music coming from a place of true authenticity knows no boundaries.

If Eivør’s last album, Enn, marked the beginning of a darker, more atmospheric phase, her forthcoming release, Tungl – the Faroese word for ‘moon’ – and her first for the powerhouse German metal label Nuclear Blast, sees her reach further into elemental realms than ever before. Immersive, unmoored and steeped in a sense of time-stretched drama where familiar marker points give way as an inner compass emerges over its 10 searching tracks, it’s an album also in tune with a very contemporary need for navigation, self-belief and rejuvenation in the most uncertain of times.

As Eivør herself says:

“Tungl explores the ever-changing cycles of life – its songs move between moments of tenderness and heartache, love and loss, and the emotional tides that shape us. Like the moon that inspired its title, Tungl serves as a gentle guide through life’s darker passages, illuminating the beauty, resilience, and transformation found along the way.”

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW Release "Siren Of The Song," Announce Album Imperial Filth

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW return with "Siren Of The Song," the first single to land from the forthcoming full length venture, Imperial Filth. Delivering guitar-led rock with lashings of overdrive, "Siren Of The Song" brings a wall of rhythms, charismatic melodies and a warm analogue sound. Imperial Filth is schedule for release via Pajama Party on October 23, 2026.

Ian Blurton comments on the new single: 
"'Siren Of The Song' is a riff fest that connects the unlikely dots between Cheap Trick, Slayer, Voivod and ZZ Top and includes 3 guitar solos in 3 minutes. It seemed like a good first single as it encompasses influences from 4 of our favourite bands."

"1/2 of Imperial Filth was recorded with no click, 80% of it was live off the floor using real British tube amps and no drum samples or AI".
Explains Burton. "We tried to go for a live feel as much as possible, left in a human touch and then overdubbed upon the bed tracks. This record has a bit more of a proggy feel than our last LP as we wanted to explore arrangements that lived outside the world of verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/chorus.

We loved working with Daryl Smith and he really helped let us focus on the playing while he took care the sounds."


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

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW return with "Siren Of The Song," the first single to land from the forthcoming full length venture, Imperial Filth. Delivering guitar-led rock with lashings of overdrive, "Siren Of The Song" brings a wall of rhythms, charismatic melodies and a warm analogue sound. Imperial Filth is schedule for release via Pajama Party on October 23, 2026.

Ian Blurton comments on the new single: 
"'Siren Of The Song' is a riff fest that connects the unlikely dots between Cheap Trick, Slayer, Voivod and ZZ Top and includes 3 guitar solos in 3 minutes. It seemed like a good first single as it encompasses influences from 4 of our favourite bands."

"1/2 of Imperial Filth was recorded with no click, 80% of it was live off the floor using real British tube amps and no drum samples or AI".
Explains Burton. "We tried to go for a live feel as much as possible, left in a human touch and then overdubbed upon the bed tracks. This record has a bit more of a proggy feel than our last LP as we wanted to explore arrangements that lived outside the world of verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/chorus.

We loved working with Daryl Smith and he really helped let us focus on the playing while he took care the sounds."


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

Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates:

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

About IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW:

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

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

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

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW is:

  • Ian Blurton – Guitar/Vocals 

  • Glenn Milchem – Drums/Backup Vocals 

  • Anna Ruddick – Bass 

  • Aaron Goldstein – Guitar 


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CORONER Announces USA Co-Headliner with NILE

Next spring, NILE and technical thrash pioneer CORONER take on North America together: a co-headline run that puts two of metal's most singular forces on the same stage every night, with strong guest support from SYN ABSENCE and one more special guest to be announced! The trek will kick off on March 2, 2027 in Greenville, SC and will conquer the states until it ceases fire on April 11 in Leesburg, VA. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets will be made available HERE.

Both bands arrive with their latest albums fully integrated into the live arsenal - Nile's 'The Underworld Awaits Us All' and Coroner's 'Dissonance Theory' – alongside the legendary material both bands built their names on: live, sharp, and carrying both the weight of their history and the force of what they have become. 

Underworld Dissonance brings both catalogues to 31 stages across the United States: two headline sets a night, for full impact from coast to coast.

'Dissonance Theory' was released worldwide on October 17, 2025 via Century Media Records. It can be ordered, streamed, or downloaded HERE.

'Dissonance Theory' contains ten new songs across 47 minutes, recorded by Tommy Vetterli at New Sound Studios in Switzerland and mixed/mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden (Opeth, Kreator, Amon Amarth, etc.).

'Dissonance Theory,' in totality, is rich in sonic detail, a stereophile’s delight. Part of that can be attributed to the expert mixing/mastering by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden. But the production, arrangement and soundscape details are largely the work of Vetterli and a longtime creative partner at his own New Sound studio. Vetterli notes, “At some point, I felt something was missing — a kind of creative counterweight. Someone to reflect things back with a fresh, critical ear. That’s when I brought in a longtime collaborator I’ve worked with for years at my studio. He helped push things into new territory and gave me the clarity and momentum Dissonance Theory needed to move forward. We made a point throughout the production to record as many authentic, organic sounds as possible. The studio was packed with tube amps, analog synths, and vintage instruments — including a harmonium and a grand piano — and we put them all to good use. We've worked together on many other productions, so the trust was already there. We get into that whole collaboration — and how it evolved — more deeply in the CD mediabook edition.” 

Coroner are offering a work that proves they know themselves and what their band should sound like. No Coroner fan could possibly be disappointed in Dissonance Theory. It’s like a massive bonus from a band we all thought had spent their creative energies decades ago. “They don’t make albums like this anymore”. Ever heard that one? Coroner proves they were not only always in metal’s top tier, but that anything less than a ferocious return such as this would never have been the Coroner way. 

Lineup:

Ron Royce - Bass/vocals

Tommy T. Baron - Guitars

Diego Rappachietti - Drums

Recording: Tommy Vetterli at New Sound Studios in Switzerland

Mixing + Mastering: Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden 

Cover Artwork: Stefan Thanneur

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GRAVE DIGGER Set to Release New Album Faces Of Pain in January 2027

German heavy metal legends GRAVE DIGGER return with a brand-new studio album: Faces of Pain will be released on January 15, 2027 via Reaper Entertainment. The striking cover artwork was created by Uwe Jarling.

 

For more than four decades, GRAVE DIGGER have been one of the defining forces of German heavy metal. From classics such as Heavy Metal Breakdown and Tunes of Warto the immortal anthem “Rebellion (The Clans Are Marching)”, the band around frontman Chris Boltendahl have played a major role in shaping the sound of German heavy metal.

 

Following the straightforward old-school approach of their 45th-anniversary album Bone Collector, GRAVE DIGGER are now ready for the next chapter. Faces of Pain consistently continues down this path, presenting the band as energetic, uncompromising and diverse as ever.
 

Chris Boltendahl comments:

“The time has finally come: With our new album 'Faces of Pain', we are opening the next furious chapter. This record is filled with an incredible amount of heart, sweat and pure passion. How can the result best be described?

 

What lies behind us was an extraordinary creative effort. In particular, my collaboration with Tobias Kersting on guitar has grown incredibly strong and developed into a deeply rooted creative partnership. His riffs, my lyrics and our shared vision unleashed an incredible dynamic. The result is a mature yet highly explosive late-career work that uncompromisingly combines all the classic trademarks our fans have loved for decades.

 

Faces of Pain shows us at our most diverse in a long time. Grave Digger consistently follow their very own style – a style we have shaped ourselves over the years. The remarkable thing is that we never copy ourselves for a single second, yet every song and every note unmistakably carries the band’s typical, mighty sound. Get ready for a true metal monster!”
 

Razor-sharp riffs, massive choruses and Chris Boltendahl’s unmistakably rough vocals form the foundation of the album. Fast-paced heavy metal bangers such as “Faces of Pain” and “Satan’s Tango” meet riff-driven mid-tempo anthems including “The Number”, “Legends Never Die” and “When The World Is Calling You”. With “Dead Sun” and “Say Hello To The Devil”, the band also reveals a particularly heavy and dark side.

 

More than 45 years after their formation, GRAVE DIGGER are clearly nowhere near ready to call it a day. Faces of Pain is an album full of energy and classic heavy metal – firmly rooted in the band’s history, yet with its sights set firmly on the future.

 

The album was produced by Chris Boltendahl at Graveyard Studios in Senden, Germany. The cover artwork was created by Uwe Jarling.
 

Starting in January 2027, GRAVE DIGGER will also bring the new material to the stage. On the “Legends Never Die Tour”, fans can experience the unbroken live power of this German heavy metal institution.

LEGENDS NEVER DIE TOUR
GRAVE DIGGER
MOTORJESUS
WARWOLF

14.01.2027: Siegburg – Kubana Live Club
15.01.2027: Münster – Sputnikhalle
16.01.2027: Andernach – JUZ Live Club
21.01.2027: Nürnberg – Hirsch
22.01.2027: Memmingen – Kaminwerk
23.01.2027: München – Backstage
24.01.2027: (CH) Pratteln – Z7 Konzertfabrik
28.01.2027: Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
29.01.2027: Mannheim – Capitol
30.01.2027: Leipzig – Hellraiser
04.02.2027: Berlin – Hole 44
05.02.2027: Hamburg – Markthalle
06.02.2027: Hannover – MusikZentrum
12.02.2027: Markneukirchen – Musikhalle
13.02.2027: Bochum – RuhrCongress

 

Tickets: https://www.rockworld24.com/smartlinks/rockworld24/grave_digger_live.html

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Thy Catafalque Announce New Album 'XIII: Sárga erdő"

Today, Thy Catafalque, the two-time Fonogram winning project of Tamás Kátai, is announcing its thirteenth album, XIII: Sárga erdő.

On XIII: Sárga erdő (Yellow Forest), Kátai wanders through an old, half-remembered time from a quietly expansive direction. Thy Catafalque’s new album features more than 30 collaborators, including a 20-person choir and, for the first time in the project’s history, a live drummer. However, the folk and classical elements that flooded 2024’s XII: A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek are handled here with a lighter touch. Just as a forest doesn't explain its colors, the album turns inside you, until you look up to discover that you’re  somewhere new.  

Watch the music video for lead single “Búcsú a piros madártól” below:

XIII: Sárga erdő comes out November 20, 2026 on Season of Mist.

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Written and produced by Kátai, lead single "Búcsú a piros madártól" (A Farewell to the Red Bird) opens XIII: Sárga erdő on a note of departure and resignation. A voice calls after something already gone, its sound swallowed by fog and distance. Live drums sit under layered vocals, kamancheh and lead guitar, giving the song a heavier, more physical pull than its title suggests.

Kátai shot the music video for "Búcsú a piros madártól" himself in the woods a 10-minute walk from his family home in Makó, Hungary. Sitting beside the river Maros, these woods are the same stretch of ground where Thy Catafalque’s very first video was filmed 25 years ago (and where another is already in the works).

In the video, live footage from Thy Catafalque's shows in Brazil, France and Hungary is cut together with hand-made and digital animation, left rough by design. "I wanted to keep it that way," Kátai says, "because it has a more personal touch."

Sárga erdő, out this autumn via Season of Mist, was recorded across various locations and at Miracle Sound Szeged with Gábor Vári again handling engineering, mixing and mastering. It marks another first for the project: real drums, played rather than programmed, for the first time in Thy Catafalque's history. Thirty-four musicians and vocalists appear across the record, along with a twenty-voice male choir, but the folk and classical textures that flooded XII—sitar, kamancheh, zither, strings—are handled with a lighter touch here, chosen with more precision for the moments that call for them. There's no unifying story across the twelve tracks, only that same felt sense of wandering through old, half-remembered time. A forest doesn't explain its colours—it just keeps turning them, until you look up and you're standing somewhere new.

Line-up:
Tamás Kátai — Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Vocals

Production Credits:

Recorded in various locations and Miracle Sound Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.

Produced by Tamás Kátai; Sound Engineer, Mixing & Mastering by Gábor Vári (Miracle Sound Szeged).

Cover Art:

Tamás Kátai

Photography:
© Laszlo Horvath — Album Artwork

© Orsolya Karancz — Tamás Photos

© Katalin Hunyás — Live Band Photos

Guest Musicians:
Martina Veronika Horváth — Vocals (9, 12)
Ivett Dudás — Vocals (3, 10, 11)
Gábor Dudás — Vocals (2, 5, 11, 12)
Bálint Bokodi — Vocals (1, 8, 9)
Annamari Oláh — Vocals (6)
Lambert Lédeczy — Vocals (6)
Gergely Balla — Vocals (7)
Gábor Veres — Vocals (10)
Antal Cseh — Bass/Baritone Vocals (12)
The Male Choir of Tiszaföldvár — choir (8)
Anikó Für — Prose (5)
Árpád Szenti — Drums & Percussion
Krisztián Varga — Lead Guitar (1, 5, 6, 9, 10)
Zoltán Vigh — Lead Guitar (10)
Breno Machado — Lead Guitar (12)
Daniele Belli — Classical Guitar (12)
Anikó Barna — Citera & Koboz (8)
Chithrinie Nirupama — Sitar (4)
Peter Voronov — Violin (5)
Maria Grigoryeva — Violin (5)
Victor Morales — Violin & Piano (9)
Oleg Bezuglov — Violin (12)
Michaela Lilla Bos — Cello (9)
Francesco Pisciotta — String Arrangement (11)
Noam Dayan — Kamancheh (1)
Dmitry Karev — Accordion (8)
Dario Cei — Flute (8, 10)
Brandon Wilkins — Bassoon & Alto Flute (2)
Dan Rowland — Oboe d'Amore (7)
Kelly O'Donohue — Trumpet, Trombone & Flugelhorn (9, 11, 12)
Michele Fortunato — Trombone (12)
Patricio Böttcher — Alto Saxophone (3)
Efim Braylovskiy — Alto Saxophone (9)
Ibrahim Danbaba — Saxophone (11)

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THE STARS AND PLANETS ALIGN ONCE AGAIN AS KELLY DECO AND EMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST WAYNE WHITE UNITE FOR "KNOW REALITY"

Steeped in the magic and mystery of an artist's life navigating the machinery of Hollywood, vintage-futurism storyteller Kelly Deco continues his journey through space and time with imaginative tales inspired by the figures we sometimes see in the sky and know in our hearts.

His album Constellation was produced by legendary Grammy Award-winning producer Val Garay (Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Kim Carnes) and featured one of the final original artworks created by renowned artist Ioannis (Deep Purple, Alan Parsons Project, Styx). The album's exploration of time's endless progression—from past to present to future—continues with Venus, a collection of songs that serves as both a reflection and a warning, highlighting how history, human behavior, and political climates often repeat themselves.

As a rare six-planet parade once again graces the skies, the stars have aligned to bring together Kelly Deco and Emmy Award-winning artist Wayne White for the video "Know Reality." White, the acclaimed American painter, puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, and illustrator, is celebrated for his distinctive visual style and groundbreaking work directing and creating memorable music videos and television projects.

The collaboration perfectly complements Kelly Deco's unique artistic vision, blending cosmic storytelling with striking visual imagery.

Watch the "Know Reality" video below:

An archive of Kelly Deco's lifelong songwriting adventures, the music of Venusspeaks directly to the world around us. Each song offers its own artistic interpretation of reality while exploring themes of life, love, galactic exploration, and the social and political landscape of our time. Together, these songs continue the vintage-futurism narrative that has become a hallmark of Kelly Deco's work.

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VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY Unveil New Music Video for "Reqiuem"

Greek psychedelic rock visionaries VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY have unveiled a brand-new music video for "Requiem," another striking cut from their forthcoming studio album, Venceremos, out this Friday via Napalm Records.

With the release of Venceremos just days away, the album is drawing remarkable acclaim from the international music press. It has claimed several leading soundcheck positions and "Album of the Month" honors across Europe, while VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY currently grace the cover of METAL HAMMER Greece with an extensive feature on their new chapter.

Germany's METAL HAMMER declares that "with their heaviest album to date, the band have also delivered their finest work yet," while ECLIPSED MAGAZINE concludes that there is simply "no way around VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY anymore.' LEGACY calls Venceremos "outstanding," while METAL.DE describes it as "a modern-day rock opus. Hungary's UNDERWORLD hails the record as "a post-rock masterpiece," while ROCK HARD praises an album carried by melodies "the likes of which haven't been heard in psychedelic rock for ages." Also DEAF FOREVER MAGAZINE sees a "truly strong album poised to further cement the status of this extraordinary and unique band," and Norway's SCREAM MAGAZINE perhaps puts it most simply: "Their best album of their career so far!"

With "Requiem," VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY now reveal another compelling facet of Venceremos. Reflective and uncompromising, the song turns its attention to endings and the final reckoning, when everything else falls away and all that remains is the truth of how a life was lived.

VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY on the new single:
"'Requiem' is a reflection on endings, where the journey fades, and only truth remains. It's about facing yourself at the final moment, weighing a life lived. You lived your life or fell their fraud? Will you go with massive guilt or calm in serenity?"

Watch the official music video for "Requiem" BELOW.

Set in a dystopian future shaped by illusion, control, and fear, Venceremos unfolds as a journey through exile, resistance and awakening. It follows those who rise against a broken world, rejecting gods and modern kings in order to reclaim freedom and meaning. Through struggles, hopes, fears, and deep reflections on existence, one truth remains constant: The quest is one, and its name is freedom.

Rather than bending to trends, VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY sharpen their identity. The upcoming album presents itself as heavy, direct, and intense, driven by a raw and immediate energy. It leans decisively into heavy rock and metal, pushing into more aggressive territory while unfolding with a genuinely progressive spirit, where each composition evolves with purpose and depth.

Ritualistic rhythms, expansive arrangements, and traditional instrumentation such as bagpipes and zourna are not mere embellishments, but essential elements of the band's sonic language. Folk and Hellenic elements meet powerful riffs and dynamic structures in a sound that feels direct, distinctive and entirely their own.

Produced and recorded by Alex Karametis at Magnanimous X Studio in Greece, and mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Venceremos captures clarity and depth in equal measure. With this release, VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY deliver a powerful statement and a journey through darkness, defiance and the unbreakable force of rebellion. As one of the key names in post-stoner and heavy prog rock, the band once again reinforces their place within the scene, with Venceremos standing as a defining step in their ongoing evolution. 

Pre-order Venceremos HERE.

In support of Venceremos, VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY will play an album release show in Athens taking place on September 20 at the Lycabettus Theatre, one of the city's most legendary open-air venues, before the band embarks on a series of shows across Greece's major cities and an extensive European Tour in March 2027 with dates to be announced soon.

VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY ARE:
Alex Karametis — Vocals, Guitars, Synths
Akis Zois — Bass
Aris Giannopoulos — Drums
Dimitris Brentas — Winds

He's Baaaaaaaack! Kenny Chesney Announces 2027 ALL Stadium Tour; Eric Church, Sheryl Crow Provide Music, Muscle

Some things are inevitable! After two years – and close to 400,000 tickets – exploring the deeply dimensional Sphere Las Vegas, Kenny Chesney ends the suspense by announcing his return to stadiums with the Original Vibe Room Tour 2027. Kicking off April 24 for his eighth appearance at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, the OVRT will play only stadiums, wrapping up at Foxboro’s Gillette Stadium August 28.

CMA 2020 Entertainer of the Year Eric Church, who not only toured with Chesney on the massive 2013 No Shoes Nation Tour, but came out nightly and sang with the East Tennessean, joins for the full run. Adding even more guitar-forward, songwriter-driven charge is Rock & Roll of Fame inductee, 9x GRAMMY winner and good friend Sheryl Crow.
 
“When we started to talk about touring next year, all I could think about was how good those stadiums feel… how loud, how fast, how much energy comes hurling at us,” Chesney says of the decision to do an all-stadium tour. “I don’t think I knew how much I missed it. And when it hit me, as well watching comments on Instagram and Facebook, I realized: we should make next year be all about the stadiums. So, we did.
 
“To make it really hit, I called Eric, who’d come out that first weekend in Vegas and sang a few with me, to see if he’d want to do this. He was in. Then to give fans a twist, something a little different, but someone who rocks and everyone in No Shoes Nation loves, I asked Sheryl Crow if she wanted to come play with us; and she said, ‘Yes.’ Suddenly, we’ve got all that high-powered energy, and it was starting to feel the same way we did way back in the day…”
 
That blast of excitement, the insanity of those first years of selling a million tickets every summer, there was no denying that passion. When Chesney started thinking about how much music he’d made, how many millions of miles he’d traveled, he realized not only was he fired up to get out there, it reminded him of 2002’s No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems Tour. And that’s when the tour name hit him.
 
“It was such a rush,” Chesney recalls. “And this feels just like that. Three people who know each other, are friends and loveto play taking it out on the road for the summer. That kind of camaraderie matches everything about what made me want to chase this dream in the first place, that adventure and fun defined us. For me, there was only one name: the Original Vibe Room Tour, because this time, with these people, I want everyone in the Vibe.
 
“We started the Vibe Room in 2002 as a place for our people – the adults, guests, musicians – to come together, get a drink, hang out, meet up, maybe make some new friends. It was a fun place, and I feel like that’s what 2027’s gonna be all about. So what else would we call it?”
 
Even more thrilling, beyond first-time plays in Greenville, N.C.’s home of the East Carolina University Pirates, and Ames, Iowa’s home of the Iowa State Cyclones, this tour marks homecomings across the line-up. After 24 shows at New England’s Gillette Stadium, it will mark Chesney’s 13th year in Pittsburgh and Detroit, 12th stadium show in Philadelphia, ninth stop in New Jersey, Dallas-Fort Worth and Kansas City, with Tampa and Chicago logging their eighth stadium concert.
 
“It’s crazy to think these stadiums where I see football played every week are like coming home for the band and myself, but also really No Shoes Nation which rose out of these stadium parking lots. Stadiums are where we come most alive – and this tour’s taking it to a whole other level.
 
“We’ve got this new album that’s already done insane things, starting with ‘Carry On,’ the very first single,” Chesney offers. “You can feel the energy around this music, Silver Sands Marina and the tracks that are already out there. We’ve got great new music to add in, plus so many songs that bring the summer to life. This is everything the band and I live for.”
 
In keeping with the spirit of returning to how it all began, Chesney has tapped fellow East Tennessee artist/songwriter Greylan James to open the powerhouse show. The Academy of Country Music Song of the Year winner – and CMA Song of the Year nominee – for Jordan Davis’ “Next Thing You Know” has notched hits for Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Chesney and more, as well as breaking into the Top 20 with his own “Water At A Wedding.”
 
“It’s gonna be an amazing summer. I can’t believe we’re here again, and I can’t wait to get out there and start doing it. The Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 is gonna be all the things, but especially a lot of fun, a lot of music and a lot of songs people have lived their lives to.
 
“Get ready. We’re coming.”

Fans can register now at KennyChesney.com for early access to tickets, with presale registrations powered by Seated. Registered fans will receive a code before the Vibe Room Presale begins on Thursday, September 17 at 10am local time. Registration is free, but it does not guarantee tickets. For questions about the presale registration process, please visit support.seated.com.

Kenny Chesney’s Original Vibe Room Tour is Presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum. Founded in 2011 by the Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Blue Chair Bay remains a truly independent brand and a reflection of the quality and spirit Chesney wants for his fans.
 
The Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 Dates:
April 24            Tampa, Florida || Raymond James Stadium
May 1               Greenville, North Carolina || Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
May 8               Arlington, Texas || AT&T Stadium
May 15             St. Louis, Missouri || The Dome at America’s Center
May 22             Minneapolis, Minnesota || U.S. Bank Stadium
May 29             Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania || Acrisure Stadium
June 5               Ames, Iowa || Jack Trice Stadium
June 12             Philadelphia, Pennsylvania || Lincoln Financial Field
June 19             Buffalo, New York || Highmark Stadium
June 26             Chicago, Illinois || Soldier Field
July 3               Nashville, Tennessee || Nissan Stadium
July 10             Milwaukee, Wisconsin || American Family Field
July 17             Denver, Colorado || Empower Field at Mile High
July 24             Kansas City, Missouri || Arrowhead Stadium
July 31             Atlanta, Georgia || Mercedes Benz Stadium
August 7           East Rutherford, New Jersey || MetLife Stadium
August 14         Detroit, Michigan || Ford Field
August 21         Charlotte, North Carolina || Bank of America Stadium
August 28         Foxborough, Massachusetts || Gillette Stadium

Gavin Adcock Surprise-Drops New Track, “Through With Me”

As Gavin Adcock looks ahead to the October 2nd release of his third studio album, The Day I Hang It Up, the Georgia native today surprised fans with his latest song, “Through With Me,” available now. Listen BELOW. 
 
With his album arriving in just over two weeks, Adcock is also inviting fans to vote on which city will host his album release show. Fans can pre-save/pre-add the album and cast their vote now HERE. 
 
Written by Adcock and Brody Frazier, “Through With Me” depicts the turmoil of coping with the end of a relationship after the other half has already moved on. 
 
“We’ve had a lot of love songs lately, but now I think it’s time for a heartbreaker,” remarks Adcock. “‘Through With Me’ is just that.” 

“Through With Me” is Adcock’s latest release in a flurry of instant grat songs from the album, including “The Day I Hang It Up,” “Workin’ Man,” “Having One Now,” “Anymore,”  “Shoes” and “One Hell Of A Steal,” marking six weeks of new music. “Shoes” left Country Central remarking, “unfortunately for the haters, he has done it again.”
 
American Songwriter has dubbed Adcock a “modern-day outlaw,” while Music Row Magazine hails his “rowdy, high-octane performance” —a reputation he’s bringing to fans across the country on his 30-city The Day I Hang It Up Tour. The trek features a rotating lineup of special guests, including Pecos & The Rooftops, Corey Kent, Tyler Nance, Jake Worthington, The Creekers, Braxton Keith and Mack Geiger.
 
A proven must-see live performer, Adcock has sold out venues coast to coast across multiple headline tours, including the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Gavin Adcock, Actin’ Up Again (Again) Tour and Need To Tour. Most recently, he joined Morgan Wallen for select dates on both legs of Wallen’s 2025 and 2026 tours, earning explosive responses from audiences nationwide.
 
In addition to the standard CD/Vinyl, The Day I Hang It Up limited edition exclusive bone-colored vinyl is now available for pre-order. Built for the die-hards, this exclusive two LP is pressed on raw, bone-colored wax and wrapped in a killer limited-edition alternate cover. To cap it off, every copy drops with a custom 12x12 insert hand-signed by Adcock himself.
 
To purchase tour tickets or to pre-order limited edition vinyl, visit GavinAdcockMusic.com. 

The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026            
Sep 17 || Lubbock, Texas || Cooks Garage * %                                  
Sep 19 || Round Rock, Texas || Round Rock Amp %                         
Sep 24 || Baton Rouge, La. || Raising Cane's River Center Arena * %                      
Sep 25 || Oxford, Miss. || SJB Pavilion * %                           
 
Oct 15 || Macon, Ga. || Atrium Health Amphitheater > %                 
Oct 16 || Birmingham, Ala. || Coca-Cola Amphitheater > %
Oct 17 || Little Rock, Ark. || First Security Amphitheater > %          
Oct 22 || Fishers, Ind. || Fishers Event Center $ ^ 
Oct 23 || Knoxville, Tenn. || Knoxville Civic Coliseum $ ^
Oct 24 || Cary, N.C. || Koka Booth Amphitheatre $ ^ 
Oct 29 || Charlotte, N.C. || Bojangles Coliseum > % 
Oct 30 ||Savannah, Ga. || Enmarket Arena > % 
Oct 31 || Estero, Fla. || Hertz Arena > %
 
Nov 6 || Boston, Mass. || MGM Music Hall at Fenway > %
Nov 7 || Reading, Penn. || Santander Arena > %
Nov 13 || Detroit, Mich. || Masonic Temple Theatre > %
Nov 14 || Grand Rapids, Mich. || Van Andel Arena > %
 
Dec 10 || Las Vegas, Nev. || The Theater at Virgin Hotels !
 
Opener denotations:
$: Pecos & The Rooftops
*: Corey Kent
^: Tyler Nance
#: Jake Worthington
%: The Creekers
>: Braxton Keith
!: Mack Geiger

David Ellefson Announces the European Bass Warrior Countdown to Extinction Tour this December! ​ 

GRAMMY Award winning bassist DAVID ELLEFSON has announced his BASS WARRIOR TOUR in Europe for December 2026. The tour will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of Mega hits, including the Megadeth Countdown to Extinction album in it's entirety, solo material and other hard rock & metal favorites which inspired him during his 40-year music career. 

 

Ellefson states, "We had such great fan request for Countdown to Extinction from earlier this year that we are going to wrap 2026 with some final shows across Europe which also includes some new cities and countries to celebrate the music from one of my all time favorite albums of my discography.  The perfect holiday wrap up for the year!"

 

Ellefson launched his Bass Warrior tour in 2024, with musical director Andy Martongelli (Ellefson-Soto, Artemis) as a way to perform songs for fans across Europe from his 40+ years as a world renowned recording artist.

 

VIP's on sale Friday September 18th!

Information can be found at www.basswarriortour.com 

Bass Warrior European Tour Dates:

12/3 @ Kill Joy in Roma, Italy

12/4 @ Rock N Roll in Rho, Italy

12/5 @ Del Vino in Orchamps- Vennes, France

12/7 @ Music on the Hague in Den Haag, Netherlands

12/8 @ Metropool in Enschede, Netherlands

12/9 @ Iduna, Drachten, Netherlands

12/10 @ Burghof Huhnerstall in Frankfurt, Germany

12/12 @ Stary Dom in Domecko, Poland

12/13 @ The Barrel Venue in Drogheda, Ireland

12/15 @ JS Retro in Nitra, Slovakia

12/18 @ Fest Club in Belgrado, Serbia

12/19 @ Hard Place in Zagabria, Croatia

 

For more information on all of these events please visit:

www.davidellefson.com

www.basswarriortour.com

Summer Hoop Announces New EP "Self Disrespect" + Soundtracks Pop, Screams & Self-Sabotage on New Single "Tore Up"

Dark-pop breakout, Summer Hoop, steps into a messier, more self-aware era with the announcement of her upcoming EP, "Self Disrespect", out November 6 via Oxide Music. Accompanying today's announcement is the brand new track "Tore Up (ft. Asha Locke of GILT)", which channels a spiral of heartbreak, bad decisions, and emotional overcompensation into a loud, volatile freefall. Fans can listen to "Tore Up (ft. Asha Locke of GILT)" Below.

Exploring the impossible balancing act of wanting to be loved without having to change parts of yourself that feel too loud, complicated, or difficult to contain, her upcoming EP, "Self Disrespect" follows the moments where self-sabotage finally kicks in. As the relationship unravels, Summer Hoop turns its aftermath into "Tore Up (ft. Asha Locke of GILT)", an electric, neon-lit release where heartbreak and euphoria collide.

With the "Self Disrespect" era officially underway, Summer Hoop shares:

"I have never felt more confident in myself artistically and this EP is a really transparent form of self reflection that I’ve spent years running from in my personal life. I feel simultaneously so fragile and so incredibly tough most of the time and I feel like this EP really shows both sides of the same coin sonically and lyrically. Time to disrespect yourself (:"

Giving voice to the feelings behind "Tore Up (ft. Asha Locke of GILT)", Summer Hoop continues:

"I have an unfortunate list of reckless habits and destructive tendencies that I have tried to suppress in the pursuit of being what somebody else needs in a relationship. “Tore Up” is the inevitable ending every time, blacked out at the function, yelling over loud music, asking somebody to accept me and just let me be myself. It’s a bad cycle. They always leave, but the club lights are pretty, and I’m going to turn up with tears in my eyes."

Sitting at the intersection of glossy pop hooks and grittier, heavier undercurrents, Summer Hooppositions herself as a distinct new voice for fans of Poppy, Maggie Lindemann, and PVRIS. With a growing catalog and a bold artistic identity rooted in the contrast of beauty and chaos, Summer Hoop is quickly carving out a space of her own in the alternative landscape.

Following the release of her Oxide Music debut, "Mindlessly", Summer Hoop recently wrapped a run of Florida dates supporting Icon For Hire and will be hitting the road supporting Nate Vickers across five US dates.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Summer Hoop news coming soon.

SUMMER HOOP

Supporting Nate Vickers

September 17 - Nashville, TN - The 58’

September 20 - Harrisburg, PA - Capital City Music Hall

September 21 - Vienna, VA - Jammin’ Java

September 23 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819

September 25 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

ABOUT SUMMER HOOP

Based out of Tampa, FL, Summer Hoop has always had music at the center of her world. From being involved with theatre throughout her childhood to forming her own bands as she reached her teenage years, music has always been a focus point. “I didn’t ever see anything else for my life. My dad started bringing me to concerts when I was a literal child at 4 years old. His deep love for rock and alternative music got me into music. I’m on a mission to make fresh stuff that feels nostalgic of the things that I’ve loved in the past.” Summer Hoop says about her introduction into music.

Hoop is a powerhouse artist that takes immense pride in her songwriting, wrapping her art in a layer of protection.“Becoming a solo artist felt like the natural next step, because it gives me the creative control to fully shape my sound and vision while still bringing the energy of a full live band.” Hoop says about flourishing as a solo artist. “I’ve been performing with the same group of musicians for years, so I get that dynamic, collaborative feel on stage, but at the same time I can stay true to my own taste and represent myself exactly how I want to.”

Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and PVRIS just to name a few. Hoop uses her songs as a way to express difficult topics. “I’ve never been great at saying the hard things out loud. Whether that’s in friendships, relationships, or even with family.” Hoop continues. “Writing music is the only space where I can be brutally honest without censoring myself. It’s how I process everything I go through, because if I don’t write it down, it just sits in me.”

Now, with the announcement of her upcoming EP, "Self Disrespect", Summer Hoop continues to push deeper into emotionally charged territory. The track explores obsessive devotion, sacrifice, and self-destruction, building on the intensity of her previous releases while marking her debut release via Oxide Music.

Hoop has hit incredible milestones throughout her career, being featured on Bilmuri’s track, “THE VOID APPROACHETH” along with Lost In Separation's "Higher" and sharing the stage with notable acts such as Pierce The Veil, Adam Lambert and Twenty One Pilots. “My songs are like a no-filter version of my thoughts — sometimes dark, lots of times funny, but always real.” Hoop says reflecting on her discography, “Human connection, friendship, and love are painful and confusing a lot of the time, but they’re also the best things we get to experience in this life. My music is about holding both truths at once — the chaos and the beauty.”

Support Life And Music (S.L.A.M.) Mental Health Org Launches Season 2 of SLAM Music Survival Guide with the SLAM Awards

Support Life And Music has launched the second season of its acclaimed SLAM: Music Survival Guide series, featuring a new round of conversations from across the musical spectrum. The guests include superstars, influencers, industry VIPs, authors, and more! Each show features uplifting talks about mental health in the music life. 

Support Life And Music (S.L.A.M.) was founded as a nonprofit in 2025 by veteran journalist, Jack Mangan, to fight back against music industry tragedies from substance misuse, depression, and suicide. S.L.A.M. is saving music lives through storytelling, media, research, expertise, and inspiration. 

S.L.A.M. has made a powerful impact in its first 20 months: 

Season 1 of the “SLAM: Music Survival Guide” podcast featured 55 episodes of conversations with musicians of all levels, music industry VIPs, authors, and more. Season 2 will be even more exciting, having launched on August 27th with the SLAM Awards episode! 

In its first 20 months, S.L.A.M. published 43 articles, essays, reviews, and thinkpieces, including 7 D.R.E.A.M. (Data, Research, Education, Awareness, Music) reports. 

S.L.A.M. has had official appearances at numerous in-person events, including Arizona Bike Week, Phoenix International Jazz Festival, MIM’s Celebrate Soul, and more. 

Support Life And Music is here to improve musician mental health and seriously reduce music industry tragedies.

Watch the Season 2 Trailer Below:

The SLAM: MSG second season opened with the 2026 SLAM Awards honoring the music industry’s mental health superheroes! This star-studded, blockbuster first-of-its-kind online event features music, presentations, acceptance speeches, and more, paying tribute to music industry stars and VIPs who’ve inspired mental health positivity through advocacy, action, social media, writing, music, and/or just through their own personal stories. 

 

Hosted by superstar Cathy Rankin, the show features speeches from an incredible class of honorees. The full list includes:

 

  • Michael Alago (Legendary record label executive and artist. Subject of the acclaimed documentary: "Who the F**k is That Guy?", author of "I Am Michael Alago.")

  • John Bambino (VP Artist Management for In De Goot Entertainment)

  • Dani Cutler (Scene Mom Says, ex-KWSS Radio DJ)

  • Rob Halford (Hall of Fame singer for Judas Priest, author of "Confess" and "Biblical")

  • Amy Sciarretto (Trendsetting music publicist, founder of Atom Splitter PR)

  • Darryl "DMC" McDaniels (Rap/Hip-Hop pioneer, author of "Ten Ways to Not Commit Suicide")

  • Pamela Parks (Headity Artist Management)

  • Jason McMaster (Iconic singer from Dangerous Toys, co-host of Talk Louder podcast)

  • Dr. George Musgrave (aka Context, a Rapper who's worked with Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, others. He co-wrote a groundbreaking clinical paper on musician mental health)

  • Dr. Dorian Lamis (Psychologist, author, and professor who co-wrote the clinical paper, "Musicians, the music industry, and suicide: epidemiology, risk factors, and suggested prevention approaches," with George Musgrave.)

  • Marc Lopes (Singer with Let Us Prey, ex-Metal Church)

 

Featuring music videos and performances from: 

 

  • Chuck Tomasi - Technorama

  • Garrett James and the Wanderers - Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Center

  • Jack Mangan - S.L.A.M. 

  • Cathy Rankin

 

And guest presentations from: 

 

  • Jose Mangin - SiriusXM

  • Todd La Torre - Queensryche

  • Mark Pruett - The Whiskey Network

  • Michael Stackpole - Author

  • David Ellefson - Kings of Thrash, ex-Megadeth

  • Burton C. Bell - Solo artist, ex-Fear Factory

  • Dobber Beverly - Oceans of Slumber

  • Ben Wells - Black Stone Cherry

  • Monte Conner* - Nuclear Blast Records

  • Evo Terra - Simpler Media

  • Dr. Sheila Dee - Simpler Media

  • "Metal Dave" Glessner - Talk Louder 

  • Jonathan Jacobs - Rawkstars

  • Ari Jacobson - Backline

  • Hilary Gleason - Backline

  • Debbie Watson - Nuci's Place

  • Rob Dukes - Exodus

 

*Monte Conner’s testimonial read by Jack Mangan

 

The host segments were primarily filmed at Technorama Studios, engineered by Chuck Tomasi, with post-production by Vincent Desiderioscioli of YoVinny Productions. The 2026 SLAM Awards Show is sponsored by All Access VIP Adventures. 

Watch the 2026 SLAM Awards HERE

Support Life And Music is here to improve musician mental health and seriously reduce music industry tragedies.

GÅTE Announced as Winners of John Lennon Songwriting Competition

Gåte are one of the most accomplished group of artists to come out of Norway. The band have topped the Norwegian charts, won a Norwegian Grammy and represented Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with their groundbreaking mix of Nordic folk and modern rock. Now, as fans around the world anticipate the upcoming release of their sixth studio album and first for Season of Mist, they are proud to celebrate another career milestone.    

Today, Gåte are announcing that their recent single “Sannsiger” has won the grand prize in the World category during Session I of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Released in April 2026 upon signing with Season of Mist, “Sannsiger” sets the stage for the ancient legends and folk narratives that the band explore on Sigil by weaving Hardanger fiddle and nyckeharpa into their contemporary sound. The song features guest vocals from Maria Franz of Season of Mist labelmates Heilung.    

“We are deeply honored to be selected as winners of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest”, Gåte says. “This award means a lot to us, especially since ‘Sannsiger’ marks a new direction for our band. The song is driven by the nyceklharpa and a simple guitar loop that our guitarist Magnus Børmark recorded on his phone. From that recording grew a song about the truth-tellers throughout our shared history and how society in every age seems to feel the need to silence them”.

“‘Sannsiger’ hit me from the very first moment that I heard it”, Heilung vocalist Maria Franz said upon the song’s release. “Its raw energy immediately resonated with me. I’ve been a fan of Gåte for many years, so accepting the invitation was a no-brainer. The band were wonderful to work with, and I’m very excited to hear the rest of their upcoming album”.

Winners of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest receive prizes from Taylor Guitars, Genelec and other companies. One 2026 Grand Prize winner will go on to win Song of the Year and $20,000.    

Watch the music video for “Sannsiger” below:

Sigil comes out September 25 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/gatesigil

Pre-save on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/2kiURuXN7GZ84VD9HDnbsf

Gåte’s upcoming fall tour will bring the band to nine cities across Norway, plus one date in Istanbul, Turkey. During this ten date run, they will perform new songs from Sigil, along with fan favorites from their celebrated discography.

Gåte Concerts 2026

October 23 - Trondheim, Norway @ Havet [TICKETS]

October 30 - Drammen, Norway @ Union [TICKETS]

October 31 - Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene [TICKETS]

November 5 - Haugesund, Norway @ Høvleriet [TICKETS]

November 6 - Stavanger, Norway @ Folken [TICKETS]

November 7 - Bergen, Norway @ Verftet [TICKETS]

November 12 - Skien, Norway @ Parkbiografen [TICKETS]

November 13 - Moss, Norway @ Verket Scene [TICKETS]

November 14 - Hamar, Norway @ Festiviteten [TICKETS]

November 21 - Istanbul, Turkey @ IF Performance [TICKETS]

GÅTE have now completed their sixth studio album, which will be released on the band’s new label home Season of Mist. While the band has focused primarily on Norway in the past, signing with the international label reflects both the growing interest they have received from around the world and their desire to reach a wider audience.

During the fall of 2026, GÅTE will perform the album’s lead single “Sannsiger” and other new songs during a headline tour of Norway and one date in Istanbul, Turkey. Their concerts are well-known for being immersive and intense, balancing raw energy with a ritual-like focus that has earned them a glowing and growing reputation beyond the Nordic region.

Line-up:

Gunnhild Sundli — Vocals

Magnus Børmark — Guitars, Nyckelharpa, Sounds, FX, Programming, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Jon Even Schärer — Drums, Percussion, Programming, Mouth Harp, Backing Vocals

Arent Todal — Hardanger Fiddle, Nyckelharpa, Violin, Sounds, Backing Vocals

Mats Paulsen — Bass, Backing Vocals

Production Credits:
Recorded at MagnuStudio; Øra Studio.

Produced by Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt & Magnus Børmark.
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios.

Guest Musicians:

Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt — Synths, Programming, Sounds, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Maria Franz — Guest Vocals on "Sannsiger"
Olav Luksengård Mjelva — Hardanger Fiddle on "Bergteken", "Oskorsreia", "Strandvaskar", "Songen", "Aude"
John Stenersen — Hurdy-Gurdy on "Mi Jord"
Knut Anders Vestad — Concert Grand Piano on "Jostedalsrypa"
Marit Aspås — Cello on "Jostedalsrypa"
Sylvelin Sundli — Upright Piano on "Bòd frå djupet"

Cover Art:
Martine Solstad Larsen (Sigil Artist); Martin Kvamme (Cover Art and Design).


Photography:
Ole Ekker


Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/gatesigil

Follow GÅTE:

Official Website: https://www.gåte.com/
Bandcamp: https://gaate.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gaateband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaate_official/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaateband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/G%C3%A5temusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YxkGgMvqCQA75aFpy6524
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/g%C3%A5te/73355577
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/16043
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/12122/

Symphonic Black Metal Act VESSELES Present "Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed)", Announce Album 'Home (Reclaimed)'

Symphonic black metal project VESSELES has unveiled "Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed)." The single released alongside a visualizer lands ahead of the forthcoming full length, Home (Reclaimed), scheduled to arrive on March 26, 2027. 

On "Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed)," Valira shares: 
"The ritual track of the album, this offering delves into the birthing ritual in the Beneath with very grand verses enacting the mantras and a Latin section to truly make this the origin ceremony. With the newly reclaimed version, the verses have become elegantly harmonized, deepening the connection to Home."

VESSELES is an artistic outlet allowing Valira the space to express and explore who they are. Home (Reclaimed) confronts the discomfort and complexity of what 'home' is to someone who is not from this world. Now recorded with their own vocals, Home (Reclaimed) captures fully Valira's origins and purpose. In addition to the vocal performance, the album is filled with piano driven leads, grandiose symphonic compositions, dissonant passages and pained progressions encapsulating their experience. 

Home (Reclaimed) was produced, mixed and mastered by Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios, San Mateo, CA. The album performance was by Valira Nyvran (vocals, guitars, composition, orchestrations, lyrics), Ron Graves (bass) and Nikolas Brön (drums). Special guests include Antonio Giardina (session piano) and The Vicken Studios Orchestra (choir chants on “Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed)”). Album cover artwork is by Mark Erskine. 

About VESSELES:

Founded in 2023, VESSELES is the sonic vessel through which Valira speaks the language of their origins. As composer, orchestrator, and architect, they craft bleak, incantatory soundscapes that fuse serrated guitars with haunted symphonic textures. Their voice, at once seething and spectral, now rises with increasing clarity, layered across both backing and lead roles in studio and on stage. This is not performance. It is possession. Through sound, they cast off the human shell and step fully into their true form: demon, exile, survivor. 

VESSELES unveiled the debut EP I Am A Demon in 2024, a liturgy of identity dysphoria, rage, and revelation. The debut full length offering Home emerged from the shadows at the turn of 2026, a devastating and majestic sophomore release that delves deep into identity, belonging, and the mythos of a demon cast into the human world.

Devised as a personal vessel for Valira, a demon entity discovering their truth through music, VESSELES fuses symphonic black metal with cinematic grandeur and emotional weight. This project is not just about sound; it's about survival, transformation, and reclaiming power in a world that was never built for them.


Credits:
Composed by Valira Nyvran
Performed by VESSELES

VESSELES Is:
Valira Nyvran - vocals, guitars, composition, orchestrations, lyrics
Ron Graves - bass
Nikolas Brön - drums

Connect With VESSELES: 
Website: https://vesseles.com/
Music and merch: https://vesseles.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vesseles/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vesseles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesseles666/