SOUND FURY MAGAZINE UNLEASHES VOL. 6 FALL 2026 WITH MASSIVE DUAL COVER FEATURING BLACKTOP MOJO & NONPOINT

September 21, 2026

The wait is over. SOUND FURY MAGAZINE is proud to officially announce the release of

Vol. 6, Fall 2026, arriving today Monday, September 21, 2026, with a special dual cover edition featuring BLACKTOP MOJO and NONPOINT. Two bands. Two stories. Two very different journeys. One fucking loud issue.

For SOUND FURY MAGAZINE, Vol. 6 represents everything the publication continues to stand for: rock, metal, authenticity, independent music, unforgettable artists and the stories behind the music.

And with Blacktop Mojo and Nonpoint leading the way, this issue delivers exactly that.

BLACKTOP MOJO: FORGING THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN HARD ROCK

Hailing from Palestine, Texas, Blacktop Mojohas spent more than a decade carving out its own space in American hard rock.

Their Vol. 6 feature, “Forging the Future of American Hard Rock,” dives into the band's history, evolution, songwriting, relentless touring and the chemistry that has kept Blacktop Mojo moving forward while remaining fiercely independent.

At the center of the story is vocalist Matt James, whose powerhouse voice has become one of the band's defining characteristics.

From the band's early days to its evolution through albums including Burn the Ships, Under the Sun, Blacktop Mojo and Pollen, Sound Fury explores the journey that brought the Texas rockers to their next chapter.

That chapter is already heating up.

With Discount Fireworks scheduled for release October 23, Blacktop Mojo is preparing to light another fuse—and Sound Fury Magazine takes readers inside the story behind what's coming next.

STILL STANDING. STILL SWINGING. STILL GETTING THE LAST WORD.

The second cover belongs to a band that needs little introduction. Nonpoint.

Nearly three decades into their career, the South Florida hard rock veterans continue to prove that longevity isn't about simply surviving, it's about continuing to create, evolve and connect.

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE feature, “Still Standing. Still Swinging. Still Getting The Last Word.,” takes a deep dive into Nonpoint'sremarkable journey and their latest chapter with The Last Word.

Featuring vocalist Elias Soriano, guitarist Rasheed Thomas, guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra, bassist Adam Woloszyn and drummer Robb Rivera, the story examines a band that has consistently refused to stand still.

From the early days and the breakout success of Statement to albums that followed and the band's decision to launch its own label, 361 Degrees Records, Nonpoint has continued to take control of its own creative direction.

And with The Last Word, that independence continues to fuel the music.

MORE THAN A MAGAZINE

Vol. 6 is about more than two incredible cover stories. It's about the artists, photographers, writers, musicians and fans who make the rock and metal community what it is.

Inside the Fall 2026 issue, readers will find exclusive interviews, feature stories, album coverage, photography, reviews and more, all created with the same philosophy that has driven Sound Fury Magazine from the beginning: Don't just cover the music. Get fucking close to it.

ALSO FEATURED:

Motionless In White, Five Finger Death Punch, Eva Under Fire, Ded, Des Rocs, Jack White, Radkey, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Slayer, Good Charlotte, The Melvins, The Lonely Ones, Black Stone Cherry and MORE!

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE continues its mission of giving established artists, independent musicians and the next generation of rock and metal a platform where their stories can actually be heard.

Because great music deserves more than a headline. It deserves a voice.

ABOUT SOUND FURY MAGAZINE

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE is an independent rock and metal publication dedicated to giving a voice to the artists, bands and people who keep loud music alive.

From established names to emerging artists, Sound Fury delivers interviews, features, reviews, photography and original content covering rock, hard rock, metal and beyond.

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DROP DEAD, GORGEOUS Release "Daggers" EP

September 21, 2026

Drop Dead, Gorgeous have released their new EP, titled Daggers. Listen below.

"This EP feels like the next chapter of Drop Dead, Gorgeous," according to drummer Danny Cooper. "We wanted to push everything that makes our sound unique while exploring new territory: heavier when it needs to be, more dynamic when it calls for it, and more ambitious without losing the chaos and intensity that people know us for. It's a progression, not a reinvention."

Regarding the focus track "Feels Like Forever," singer Danny "Stills" Stillman calls attention to its impact, saying, "It is a deeply personal tribute to our former guitarist Kyle Browning, who passed away too soon. The song reflects on the pain of losing a close friend, the things left unsaid, memories of better times, and the difficult process of accepting a loss that never fully feels real. 'Feels Like Forever' captures the longing to have one more conversation, while confronting the struggle of letting go and finding closure. More than anything, the song is a remembrance of a friend, bandmate, and a chapter of life that will never be forgotten."

The band has booked several tour dates, including a stop at Warped Tour. All dates are below.

DROP DEAD, GORGEOUS LIVE:
10/4 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival
11/14–15 — Orlando, FL — Vans Warped Tour
12/12 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall — InVogue 20-Year Anniversary Show (With Lower Definition + Jamie's Elsewhere)

DD,G emerged in the mid-2000s with an emotionally charged take on post-hardcore that helped define the era. As teenagers from Denver, their 2006 debut In Vogue became a landmark for Rise Records, blending synth-laced breakdowns, theatrical flair, and raw vulnerability. Follow-up albums like Worse Than a Fairy Tale and The Hot N' Heavy cemented their place in the scene, influencing a wave of bands that followed.

The tastemakers at VICE tipped the band as that which helped to "perfect a style of post-hardcore that other bands would model themselves after. Where other bands in the scene would regurgitate the same testosterone-tinged bro-rock, Drop Dead, Gorgeous made their mark by putting [emotional] vulnerability into song."

After a decade-long hiatus, core members Daniel "Stills" Stillman, Danny Cooper, and Jake Hansen returned in 2024 with a string of surprise shows and, in 2025, released their first new music in years with the single "Six Feet." The followup "Burn" continued that momentum. They closed out 2025 with "Sink Your Teeth."

2026 continues a run of renewed activity and excitement.

Luke Haines & Mike Smalle deliver 'The Black Maria, O', latest in Bring Your Own Hammer series

September 21, 2026

Bring Your Own Hammer (BYOH), in partnership with Dimple Discs, presents 'The Black Maria, O', a remarkable new collaboration between acclaimed British music legend Luke Haines (The Auteurs, Baader Meinhof, Black Box Recorder) and Irish musician, songwriter and producer Mike Smalle (Cane141, Augustus & John, B-Movie Lightning).

Accompanied by a superb animated video by visual artist and filmmaker Jules Hackett, the song reaches back to New York in 1887, where an original song of the same name by Irish-American lyricist Edward Harrigan and composer David Braham was performed as part of the musical comedy 'McNooney’s Visit'. Haines and Smalle take this long-forgotten piece of Irish-American musical history and transform it into a striking 21st-century re-interpretation of long-forgotten but superb lyrics, retaining the extraordinary language and atmosphere of Harrigan’s lyric while placing it within a radically contemporary musical setting.

'The Black Maria, O' evokes the criminal underworld of late 19th-century America, with references to the slang term “Black Maria”, used for police wagons, and to the prison on Blackwell Island near to Manhattan. This is a vivid example of the approach at the heart of Bring Your Own Hammer: taking historical sources, forgotten stories and voices from Ireland and the Irish diaspora and reinterpreting them through contemporary music.

A musician, songwriter and author, Luke Haines has recorded music under various names and with various bands.. His books include the bestselling "Bad Vibes – Britpop" and "My Part in Its Downfall". His latest solo album, 'Izzy Wizzy Let's Get Busy', is out now on Cherry Red Records.

Hailing from the west of Ireland, Mike Smalle has, in the past two decades, released a wealth of music under various names, exploring a wide range of styles from ambient and folk to pop, electronic, and experimental music. In 2021, he released the album 'Pagan Pulse' under his ownname. He has also collaborated with Cathal Coughlan, Jah Wobble, Simon Fisher Turner, and Mark Eitzel.

The single is the latest preview of 'From The Tombs', the forthcoming second album in Bring Your Own Hammer’s ambitious Music & History Series following "My Grief on the Sea", a collection of songs about the sea, maritime voyages, and migration to and from Ireland during the 1800s, dedicated to the memory of Cathal Coughlan (Microdisney, Fatima Mansions), one of Ireland’s most revered artists, who was also involved in this project. This barnstorming 21-song double album is a journey through the history of crime, law and order in Ireland and among the Irish Diaspora in the 19th century.

Bring Your Own Hammer is a masterclass in collaborative artistry that unites historical scholarship and contemporary composition. Curated by Dr. Richard Mc Mahon (lecturer in History at MIC, Limerick and currently a visiting fellow at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge), BYOH explores forms of invented history, rooted in historical sources from Ireland and overseas, with support from Dr. Niall Whelehan (senior lecturer at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, who has written widely on the history of modern Ireland and the Irish diaspora with a focus on the 19th century).

Bringing some of Ireland’s and Britain’s finest songwriters together with historians to create new and original song cycles based on historical sources and to interpret song material rooted in the history of 19th-century Ireland and of the Irish Diaspora. Not a band, nor an ensemble or even a collective, Bring Your Own Hammer is a faction - one that is armed with voices and instruments and dedicated to re-interpreting historical material in song form.

Smalle also spearheaded the album's title track 'From The Tombs', honouring its tragic subject matter through the lens of high-calibre, polished indie-pop. He is joined by June Miles-Kingston (Fun Boy Three, The Communards, Everything But the Girl), Bernard Butler (Suede, McAlmont & Butler, The Tears), Fergal Lawler (The Cranberries), Marcus Holdaway (The High Llamas), Ian Catt (Saint Etienne) and Terry Edwards (Madness, PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, The Near Jazz Experience).

The most recent release from this landmark record is "Quinn the Adventurer", performed by celebrated Irish songwriter Adrian Crowley, bringing an extraordinary true story from Ireland's past vividly into the present through song.

Other contributors to the album include Sean O’Hagan (Microdisney, Stereolab, High Llamas), Audrey Riley, Cian Nugent, Linda Buckley, Tony Higgins, SJ McArdle, Michael Walsh, Lisa Lambe, Miriam Ingram, Hugh Bunker (Fatima Mansions), Damian O'Neill (The Undertones), Brigid Mae Power, Anne Gilpin (Morton Valence), Lavinia Blackwall (Trembling Bells), Inni-K, NQL. Kelsey Michael, Neil Farrell (Toasted Heretic) and Michael J. Sheehy.

'The Black Maria, O' is available on digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Bandcamp. The previous singles can also be found there, along with the 'My Grief On The Sea' album on CD and limited edition vinyl.

MENTAL CRUELTY Descends Into Eternal Winter with New Single “Frost” + Official Video

September 20, 2026

MENTAL CRUELTY descends into eternal winter with their crushing new single “Frost,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land,’ out on October 23rd via Century Media.

Steeped in bleak imagery and Nordic mythology, “Frost” paints a desolate world swallowed by an endless winter, where darkness, isolation, and the relentless cold slowly erase every trace of hope. Drawing on the imagery of Fimbulvetr – the great winter that precedes Ragnarök in Norse mythology – the track pairs MENTAL CRUELTY’s ferocious heaviness with the dark, atmospheric, and cinematic elements that shape the world of ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land.’

Produced, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, Kreator, Amon Amarth, Opeth), ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ pushes MENTAL CRUELTY beyond the foundations laid on ‘Zwielicht,’ further expanding their uncompromising blend of extreme metal and dark atmosphere.

This November and December, MENTAL CRUELTY will bring the new album across Europe on their headline tour with Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment, and more.

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Watch the Official Video for "Frost" Below:

MENTAL CRUELTY comments on the new single:

“‘Frost’ is MENTAL CRUELTY at our most chilling, capturing the desolation of Norse mythology’s Fimbulwinter both lyrically and musically. Its plodding, atmospheric, and mournful tones evoke a slow trudge through ice and snow, stretching on for three long years. Think Rotting Christ meets Wardruna: a song that’s as blackened as it is coated in white snow."

They continue, "The mask was handmade by myself, with a little help from my partner! And you should totally text us, because there MAY be a chance to take it home."

Pre-Order 'Echoes Of A Forlorn Land' HERE

MENTAL CRUELTY will bring ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ across Europe this November and December with a massive 21-date headline run. Ov Sulfur and Extermination Dismemberment join throughout the tour, with Acranius and Sun Eater appearing on select dates.

Get Your Tickets HERE

European Headline Tour

w/ Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment, Acranius, Sun Eater

27.11🇳🇱Rotterdam @ Baroeg ~

28.11🇩🇪Köln @ Club Volta ~

29.11🇳🇱Nijmegen @ Doornrosje ~

30.11🇬🇧Birmingham @ Asylum ~

02.12🇬🇧Manchester @ Academy 3 ~

03.12🇬🇧London @ Downstairs At The Dome ~

04.12🇫🇷Paris @ Glazart ~

05.12🇧🇪Antwerp @ Zappa ~

06.12🇩🇪Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli ^

07.12🇩🇰Copenhagen @ Hotel Cecil ^

08.12🇸🇪Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet ^

10.12🇫🇮Jyväskylä @ Lutakko ^

11.12🇫🇮Helsinki @ Ääniwalli ^

13.12🇸🇪Gothenburg @ Monument ^

14.12🇩🇪Berlin @ Hole 44 ^

15.12🇨🇿Prague @ Rock Café ^

16.12🇩🇪Frankfurt @ Das Bett ~ ^

17.12🇩🇪München @ Backstage ^

18.12🇨🇭Aarau @ KIFF ^

19.12 🇩🇪Schweinfurt @ Alter Stattbahnhof ^

20.12🇩🇪Karlsruhe @ Substage ^

^ w/ Acranius

~ ⁠w/ Sun Eater

Since forming in 2014, MENTAL CRUELTY have grown from their deathcore roots into an internationally recognized force in extreme metal. Their rise has taken them across Europe and beyond, sharing stages with Lorna Shore, Cradle of Filth, Carnifex, Shadow of Intent, Kanonenfieber, Signs of the Swarm and more. With an expanding global audience and a reputation for powerful live performances, the band continues to cement its place among the leading names of a new generation of extreme metal. With 'Echoes of a Forlorn Land,' MENTAL CRUELTY now takes their next major step, presenting their most expansive and fully realized vision yet.

MENTAL CRUELTY are:

Lukas Nicolai – Vocals

Nahuel Lozano – Guitars, Vocals

Marvin Kessler – Guitars

Jonathan Koltun – Drums

Greek Heavy Metal Newcomers THY LEGACY Unleash Debut Album via Nameless Graves Records

September 20, 2026

Greece is known as fertile ground for breeding some of the strongest and most legendary acts in metal. Newcomers THY LEGACY are no exception to this rule as they now break through the gates with an anthemic debut album that summons the spirits of heavy metal icons like Manowar, Eternal Champion, Omen, Battleroar + more. Forming an unholy union with independent label Nameless Graves, the Crete battalion is honored to follow in the footsteps of heavy metal's forefathers with 'The Call,' which was released on September 11, 2026 and can be found via Bandcamp HERE or at the official Nameless Graves shop HERE.

'The Call' is also now streaming everywhere!

Thy Legacy has devoted themselves to the absolute preservation of True Metal. Pulling heavy inspiration from the classic Greek and Italian epic metal legacy and the high-energy majesty of US Power Metal, The Call delivers everything a traditional purist craves.

The cover artwork for 'The Call' was created by Mars Triumph (from the band Triumpher) and can be found below.

Nameless Grave Records is proud to introduce the global metal underground to the soaring, ironclad sounds of Crete, Greece's Thy Legacy and their debut release, The Call.

The songwriting here leans into flawless, driving tempos, majestic guitar harmonies, and massive anthemic vocals that stick in your head immediately. From the breathless, high-octane riffing of the track "Metal Legion" to the raw energy you’ll hear throughout the album, The Call sounds like a long-lost relic of pure epic steel brought roaring into the present day.

If you live for the glorious, battle-ready firepower of Omen, Manowar, Eternal Champion, and Wrathblade, Thy Legacy is the exact shot of pure adrenaline you’ve been waiting for.

THY LEGACY Lineup:

Nikos Frantzeskakis - Bass

Babis Antaloudakis - Drums

A.D. Guillotine - Guitars (rhythm)

Jim Ritsopoulos - Vocals, Guitars

Album Credits:

Giannis Pratikakis - Recording (guitars, bass, drums)

Nikos Trialonis - Recording (vocals), Mixing

Bart Gabriel - Mastering

Links:

Thy Legacy YouTube

Nameless Graves YouTube

Spotify

Apple Music

EDDIE SKULLER "House Where Nobody Lives" showcases Tom Waits tribute EP "Blind Love"

September 20, 2026

New Jersey artist Eddie Skuller presents 'House Where Nobody Lives', a standout track from his ‘Blind Love’ EP, which originally appeared on Tom Waits' Grammy-winning album 'Mule Variations', which received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. This features Eddie’s son Jack Skuller on guitar, Jeremy Chatzky (Springsteen, Steve Earle, Ronnie Spector) on bass, and Nick Kinsey on drums and keyboards.

This four-track homage to Waits’ songwriting revisits a storyteller with a rare ability to capture human character, emotion and melody, as well as his ability to find beauty and humanity in unexpected places.

Eddie Skuller’s vocal was recorded completely live to 2-inch tape during the tracking session. Nick Kinsey then worked his studio magic, even incorporating a four-track cassette recorder to capture some otherworldly sounds from his vintage Optigan keyboard.

"One of those beautiful Tom Waits songs I wish I had written, Waits' lyrics express the idea that love is what gives a house true value: "If there's love in a house, it's a palace for sure." The lyrics also suggest the personal emptiness that can follow when we lose sight of what matters most," says Eddie Skuller.

"I've always been intrigued by abandoned homes, wondering about the faded memories and lost stories they once held. I discovered a fascinating video collection of abandoned homes on the "Urban Exploring With Kappy" YouTube channel. Documenting historic abandoned houses, he captures both their exteriors and interiors. He graciously gave me permission to repurpose some of his footage for this new lyric video, which I manipulated to create a more abstract and ethereal backdrop for the video."

With a unique vocal style, Skuller brings a raw, analog intimacy to these compositions, exploring the space between homage and reinvention. Performed with reverence, restraint and emotional intelligence, he allows the songs' emotional complexity to emerge, his delivery favoring intimacy over imitation.

Based in Jersey City, Eddie Skuller went to the opposite edge of the state to record this EP - namely, the upstate New York studio The Chicken Shack with producer-proprietor Nick Kinsey, known for his work with Kevin Morby, Waxahatchee and Scott McMickey. Fun fact: Waits himself is said to have made his Mule Variations album in another converted chicken shack on the opposite coast.

Apart from the artists mentioned earlier, this EP also involves Ryder Cooley of Dust Bowl Faeries on accordion. Skuller's performance reveals layers of tenderness, nostalgia, and quiet hope. Captured without edits or vocal overdubs, the recording preserves the spontaneity of the recording and the imperfections of analog production, the vocals captured live with the band.

Eddie Skuller explains, "These four songs share a dark melancholy of lost love and desire, but all resolve with a sense of hope for a positive future outcome. That’s what draws me in to these songs and what connects them. In my live show, it’s the spirit of hope that people take with them. What makes this experience unique for me is that it was recorded live in studio to tape.... The songs became meditative dirges and the lyrics read as pure poetry."

Skuller earlier shared his renditions of ‘Downtown Train’ and ‘You Can Never Hold Back Spring’, two of Waits' most quietly affecting songs, revealing a gentler side of Waits’ catalog, where grit gives way to tenderness and reflection. Blending collage, illustration, photography, typography and animation, the music video is a collaboration with French collective SPX ETC (artists Sandrine Pagnoux and Sophie Etchart), sparked through Sandrine’s Tom Waits editorial for 46pgs magazine.

Skuller is also a regular guest vocalist with The Losers Lounge, the acclaimed tribute series curated by The Psychedelic Furs’ Joe McGinty and regularly held at Joe’s Pub and City Winery in NYC. His live performances have drawn praise for their authenticity, emotional clarity, and musical integrity.

The 'Blind Love' EP is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and also directly from the artist via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Produced & Mixed by Nick Kinsey at the Chicken Shack Studio, New York
Mastered by Christopher Colbert at National Freedom Studio, Oregon
Eddie Skuller - vocals
Jeremy Chatzky - bass
Jack Skuller - guitar
Nick Kinsey - drums, percussion, keyboards
Ryder Cooley - accordion
EP cover photo and design by Eddie Skuller
‘You Can Never Hold Back Spring’ video produced for SPX ETC
by Sophie Etchart & Sandrine Pagnoux
Single cover photo & design by SPX ETC
Original artist photos by Eddie Skuller
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Sabaton Join Forces With Pop Evil On New Version of "Templars"

September 20, 2026

Continuing a banner year, the Swedish masters of heavy metal Sabaton re-up their 2025 hit "Templars" with a brand-new version featuring Leigh Kakaty of Platinum-certified, chart-topping rock powerhouse Pop Evil. The song is now available on all DSPs and digital download providers via Better Noise Music.

Listen to "Templars" (Feat. Pop Evil) here. Watch the video below.

It's a collision of two different genres of hard rock that feels completely seamless.

Sabaton welcomed Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty to the stage during their set at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY. Surprising tens of thousands of fans, they debuted this version together, leading to one of the standout moments of the massive fest. Kakaty infuses the track with a rush of fresh energy and fire. Between blasts of distortion and thunderous drums, his soaring vocals take flight. All of this momentum culminates on the chantable chorus: "Templars on the march, charge from the temple."

Regarding the new version, Sabaton vocalist Joakim Brodénsays, "'Templars' was a hit with our fans when we dropped it last year to introduce our 11th studio album, Legends. This year, we wanted to do something a little different with it, and teaming up with our North American tourmates, Pop Evil, just made perfect sense. Having a fantastic vocalist put his own stamp on the track adds a whole new layer and gives the song a fresh energy that we're really excited for everyone to hear. It's also a great way to get everyone fired up for our upcoming tour in North America. It's going to be a blast touring with Pop Evil, and we hope our fans enjoy this new take on the song."

Bassist Pär Sundström added, "We've always enjoyed finding new ways to revisit our music, and 'Templars' felt like the perfect song to experiment with. When the opportunity came to collaborate with Pop Evil due to them joining us on our upcoming North American tour, it was an easy decision. Leigh's take on the track brings a different attitude. It's exciting to see one of our songs evolve like this."

"When Sabaton approached me about contributing to 'Templars,' I was immediately intrigued," says Kakaty. "I've always appreciated the band’s ability to bring history to life and this song stood to that power. The track gave us the opportunity to explore loyalty, purpose, and the challenges that come with standing by what you believe in. 'Templars' captures the triumph and diversity — the kind of energy and emotion that we all look for in music. Collaborating on a song with such strong storytelling was a real privilege. Heading out on tour together in the fall makes the track feel even more special for me."

The new single arrives on the heels of "Yamato," in which they partnered with the popular online video game World of Warships and its developer Wargaming. Since releasing in March, the single continues to buzz with north of 7.5 million Spotify streams, while the music video has tallied 4.6 million views alone, landing looks at Blabbermouth, Metal Injection, NME, and more. Meanwhile, Louder raved, "Yamato is yet another stirring, oh-so-epic tune to be added to their arsenal."

The band had previously partnered with World Of Warships and Wargaming for "Bismarck" in 2019. Among the most popular tunes in Sabaton's catalog, the latter has garnered more than 124 million Spotify streams to date, while the gripping music video has tallied over 111 million views and counting. Landing plugs from Metal Insider, Blabbermouth, Ghost Cult Magazine, and more, Revolver Magazine praised, "Sabaton has made a career by writing kickass hooks about extremely specific moments of military history, and between Wargaming's world-class attention to detail and the band's artillery nerdom, this was a match made in heaven."

Sabaton also dropped their latest full-length offering Legends at the end of 2025. Beyond racking up nearly 200 million total streams, it incited the applause of Kerrang! who rated it "4-out-of-5 stars" and raved, "Sabaton do one thing, and after 11 albums there doesn't appear to be an off switch. But by Odin, they do that one thing better than anyone else." Louder marveled at how "it does stretch their battlefield into something closer to a cinematic universe, with them still marching at the front of power metal's ranks."

Sabaton will embark on the "Legends On Tour" trek across North America this month. The tour kicks off on September 23 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and wraps on December 12 in Fort Lauderdale. Pop Evil and Wings of Steel will serve as support. All dates are below.

SABATON ON TOUR:
9/23 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre
9/25 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
9/26 — Ottawa, ON — History Ottawa
9/27 — Toronto, ON — Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
9/29 — Thunder Bay, ON — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
10/1 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/2 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/4 — Edmonton, AB — Edmonton Convention Centre
10/5 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Event Centre
10/8 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
11/6 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
11/7 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
11/8 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
11/11 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
11/12 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
11/14 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
11/17 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
11/18 — Loveland, CO — Blue FCU Arena
11/20 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
11/21 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live
11/22 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
11/24 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
11/25 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
11/27 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory
11/28 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
11/29 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
12/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
12/2 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
12/3 — Pittsburgh, PA — Citizens Live at the Wylie
12/5 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome by Rutter Mills
12/6 — National Harbor, MD — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
12/8 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
12/9 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
12/11 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
12/12 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — War Memorial Auditorium

In the more than 25 years since the band's launch, Sabaton has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide and gained a legion of loyal fans across the globe. Since their 2005 debut album, they’ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories around the world. They've also had eight albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. Sabaton has also accumulated more than 3 billion streams across all streaming platforms and more than 2 billion views on YouTube.

SABATON ONLINE:
Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Website | YouTube | X | TikTok

Night Laser Share "19CR490" Video — WATCH

September 20, 2026

Hamburg's No. 1 sleaze rockers Night Laser released a new single and video for the song "19CR490," which appears on their upcoming studio album Rats In The Cradle.

Watch it below.

The band says, "For some people, the devil sits on their shoulder. For others, he controls their mind and their heart. It's up to you who you will be in this world. What sounds like a groove powered carousel ride is a big middle finger to all those people that lost even their last bit of humanity in their lust for power!"

Rats In The Cradle will be released on September 25 through Steamhammer worldwide!

Pre-order it here.

NIGHT LASER ON TOUR:
9/19 — Hamburg, DE — Markthalle (with Hardbone)

SPECIAL GUEST FOR AXEL RUDI PELL:
9/23 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
9/25 — Cologne, DE — Live Music Hall
9/26 — Osnabrück, DE — Hydepark
9/27 — Bochum, DE — Zeche
9/29 — Ulm, DE — Roxy
9/30 — Mannheim, DE — Capitol
10/2 — Gelnhausen, DE — Warehouse Seven
10/3 — Stuttgart, DE — Longhorn
10/4 — Regensburg, DE — Eventhall
10/6 — Vienna, AT — Szene
10/7 — Nürnberg, DE — Hirsch
10/8 — Kortrijk, BE — De Kreun
10/9 — Heerlen, NL — Nieuwe Nor
10/10 — Zoetermeer, NL — Boerderij

HEADLINE SHOW:
12/11 — Oberhausen, DE — Helvete

2027:
1/16 — Braunschweig, DE — KuFa Haus
1/23 — Hameln, DE — Regenbogen
2/6 — Hamburg, DE — Bahnhof Pauli
5/8 — Lübeck, DE — Rider's Cafe

NIGHT LASER ARE:
Ingemar Oswald — Drums
Benno Hankers — Vocals
Rob Hankers — Bass
Felipe Zapata Martinez — Guitars

Extol Drop "Disintegrate" — WATCH + LISTEN

September 20, 2026

Experimental death metal collective EXTOL have released their new single "Disintegrate." The single is now streaming worldwide — listen here.

Watch the visualizer below.

Musically, "Disintegrate" positions itself on the heavier side of things, while still containing the typical Extol cocktail of vocal harmonies, memorable melodies, and a brutal mix of seemingly contradicting elements. Lyrically, the song delves into the heart-wrenching condition dementia, and the surreal path friends and family have to walk while experiencing the inevitable decline in cognitive and physical function of loved ones.

"Disintegrate" was recorded at Hawk Studios, Little Cave Studio and Hrada Creative and mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios.

The track appears on the band's upcoming album AURA OF DECAY, scheduled for release on November 6 via Solid State Records.

Pre-order Aura of Decay here.

ABOUT EXTOL:
Formed in 1993 in Bekkestua, Norway. Extol are an experimental death metal band known for fusing sonic violence with spiritual and philosophical lyrical themes. Drawing inspiration from both technical death metal and, for the genre, more unusual melodic and harmonic composition, the band continues to carve out a unique space in the metal underground.

EXTOL ARE:
Peter Espevoll — vocals
Ole Børud — guitars, vocals and bass
David Husvik — drums and vocals
Christer Espevoll — guitars

A Skylit Drive Return With Video for New Single "Half Hearted" — WATCH // Band Signs With New Label Vaux Records

September 20, 2026

A Skylit Drive proudly announce their signing with Vaux Records, marking an exciting new chapter for the legendary post-hardcore outfit.

The independent label is owned and operated by Craig Ericson, founder of Rise Records, and is quickly establishing itself as a premier home for innovative heavy music.

In conjunction with the announcement, A Skylit Drive release their brand-new single, "Half Hearted." The track serves as the first glimpse into the band's upcoming full-length album, Ashes, currently in production and slated for release in early 2027.

Listen to "Half Hearted" here.

Watch the video below.

"'‘Half Hearted' quickly became a defining song for this album," states the band's Michael Jagmin. "It marked the beginning of working with co-writer and producer Ryan Furlott and opened the door to a side of ourselves musically that we hadn’t explored before. More than anything, writing it was deeply cathartic. It became one of those rare moments where creating music felt less like writing a song and more like confronting something within ourselves—and putting it into words.”

For the new record, the band partnered with the aforementioned Furlott and acclaimed producer/mixer Joey Sturgis, known for his work with Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, and The Devil Wears Prada. Sturgis' unmistakable production style helped shape the sound of modern metalcore throughout the late 2000s and 2010s, making him one of the genre's most sought-after producers. His signature production style has contributed to numerous genre-defining releases and earned multiple RIAA-certified gold records.

"Signing with Vaux Records feels like the perfect next step for us," says A Skylit Drive. "Craig understands our history, our vision, and where we're headed. Half Hearted is the beginning of an exciting new era, and we can't wait for everyone to hear what's coming next."

Vaux Records founder Craig Ericson adds, "A Skylit Drive has built a lasting legacy in the alternative music scene, and we're excited to welcome them to the Vaux Records family. The new material is powerful, authentic, and showcases exactly why this band continues to resonate with fans around the world."

ABOUT A SKYLIT DRIVE:
A Skylit Drive are an American post-hardcore band originally from California. Known for their signature blend of soaring melodies, aggressive instrumentation, and emotionally charged songwriting, the band has remained a respected force within the alternative music scene for nearly two decades. Their catalog includes the fan-favorite albums Wires...and the Concept of Breathing, Adelphia, Identity on Fire, Rise, and ASD. Following their return to active recording and touring, the band continues to build momentum through new music, celebrated live performances, and a renewed creative vision. Their signing to Vaux Records and collaboration with producers Ryan Furlott and Joey Sturgis signals the beginning of their most ambitious chapter yet.

SOUTH ARCADE REVEAL NEW SINGLE "F.A.M.O.U.S" — LISTEN

September 20, 2026

Riding a wave that shows no signs of slowing down, South Arcade return with their new single "F.A.M.O.U.S," out now via BKM Artists in partnership with Atlantic US. Listen to "F.A.M.O.U.S" below.

Fans have been lucky enough to have a taste of the track live, with the band performing "F.A.M.O.U.S" at a run of festivals in Europe, as well as Summer Sonic in Japan last month. The band continue to tease what is yet to come as they release their third single of the year with their signature Y2K energetic sound. "F.A.M.O.U.S" follows on from previous singles "DEADMEAT" and "SUPERMAN," which was their biggest streaming debut to date.

Speaking of "F.A.M.O.U.S," the band said, "It feels like everyone around you sometimes has an opinion on how you could be 'bettering' yourself or what you do. People love to chime in and tell you their negative opinions of you but when you strip it back, it always comes from a place of their insecurity. This song is essentially a big 'F you' to outside fickle opinions. This track is basically saying 'What have you got to lose' and 'Go for it' — if you've got something different or an 'edge,' make that your strength and leave those types of people behind."

South Arcade have made 2026 the year they became impossible to ignore. Across their catalog, South Arcade have generated nearly 200 million global streams and 277 million+ YouTube views, alongside a combined social following of over 1.8 million and more than 1 million monthly Spotify listeners. The band has sold over 40,000 tickets across the UK and EU. The band has racked up over 10,000 plays and 35 million impressions across UK and EU radio to date. On BBC Radio 1 alone, they've notched 420+ plays, 5 playlist singles, an appearance at flagship live event Big Weekend, and slots on Radio 1 stages at multiple UK festivals, alongside 3 singles premiered as Radio 1's "Hottest Record."

It's been a huge year of touring for the four-piece, with their first-ever Australian headline tour, a run supporting 5 Seconds Of Summer across EU and UK arenas, a string of summer festival dates across Europe including the main stage at Download, Warped Tour and the Summer School Tour in the US. The band will close out this run of momentum with their biggest headline show to date, a now sold-out night at the iconic O2 Academy Brixton in London on February 25.

There's just no stopping them…

SOUTH ARCADE 2026 TOUR DATES:
11/14 — Orlando, FL — Vans Warped Tour
11/15 — Orlando, FL — Vans Warped Tour

SOUTH ARCADE ARE:
Harmony Cavelle — Vocals
Harry Winks — Guitar
Ollie Green — Bass
Cody Jones — Drums

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

September 20, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Savage Hands Choose Love Before The World Ends On "One Last Kiss"

September 20, 2026

Maryland's unflinching alt-metal catalysts, Savage Hands, stare down the end of everything their latest single, "One Last Kiss", out now via Oxide Music. Clinging to connection even as the world burns, "One Last Kiss" transforms an apocalypse into a final, bright romance that finds meaning in the moment right before goodbye. Fans can listen to "One Last Kiss" BELOW.

Fresh off the momentum of "It's Me" being featured on SiriusXM Octane and "Bruise" mapping out the complicated comfort of scars, Savage Hands turns to solace in surrender, choosing love as the last word before the end. Less about the fall of everything and more about the one person you'd choose to fall with, "One Last Kiss" opens tenderly and swells into an anthem, where the two halves never feel at odds with one another.

Explaining the idea that even the end of the world deserves a love song like "One Last Kiss", vocalist Mike Garrow shares:

"One Last Kiss is finding your special someone and traversing through all aspects of life. The world at often times can be bleak, so when you have someone breaking down the doors with you, it can seem a little more pleasant."

Guided early on by multi-platinum producers Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Sleeping With Sirens, etc) and Lee Rouse (The Funeral Portrait, Teddy Swims, etc), Savage Hands have sharpened their craft into a volatile blend of ominous atmosphere, sledgehammer riffs, and skyscraping choruses. A hybrid sound that dissolves the lines between post-hardcore, metalcore, and alternative rock, all while hitting with precision and purpose.

Propelled by the success of previous singles, "Demon", "Washed Away", and "Halo", the quintet have been in constant forward motion since their 2018 debut, amassing over 55 million streams along the way. From steely Maryland roots to festival stages, Savage Hands' relentless drive has shaped a previous that thrives on the collision of chaos and catharsis bleeding into one another. With their latest releases, "It's Me", "Feel Me", "POWER", "Trust Issues", "Reload Repeat", and "Trace Erase", Savage Hands are opening the door to a new chapter, one that's heavier, sharper and more unapologetic than anything that's come before.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Savage Hands news coming very soon.

ABOUT SAVAGE HANDS

After their breakout tracks “Demon”, “Washed Away”, and “Love No More”; Savage Hands cemented themselves as leaders in a new, modern rock sound. The band’s ability to balance heavy instrumentation with memorable hooks and raw vocal delivery catapulted their 2020 album “The Truth In Your Eyes” beyond 45 million streams, underscoring the band’s growing global reach. Beyond streaming, Savage Hands dropped two limited vinyl variants which immediately sold out due to large demand.

Like many artists, the global pandemic foiled and unwound plans that were years in the making for Savage Hands. Despite this, the band remained active in touring, supporting acts like Magnolia Park, Wage War, and While She Sleeps; as well as co-headlining with fellow up-and-comers Archers. Savage Hands made their debut DWP festival appearance at Louder Than Life in 2025, marking the Bourbon stage’s largest crowd of the day.

Savage Hands parted ways with Sharptone Records in 2025 and promptly began working on assembling a new album. Joining forces with Oxide Records, the band is preparing to launch a non-stop wave of campaigns starting May 2026.

“We are excited to finally close the chapter on all of the uncertainty the pandemic forced into our career. This album has been a long time coming, and we are so extremely grateful for Wetzel and Anthony at Oxide Records for believing in us and pushing us to become the band we were always meant to be.” - Mike Garrow

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

September 19, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 19, 2026

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

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

Watch the official video for "Harmony Breaks" Below:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion

More on THE ETERNAL:
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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theeternalofficial/
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TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theeternalofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

BLACKBRAID Announces North American Tour Dates Starting September 29

September 19, 2026

Indigenous solo black metal project BLACKBRAID is thrilled to announce that he will be direct support for CRADLE OF FILTH on the upcoming "Majestic in Death II" Tour and will also anchor the imminent tour with a special headliner in Denver, CO!

"Majestic in Death II" kicks off September 29 in San Diego, CA and makes its way through the U.S. and Canada with BLACKBRAID until October 26. BLACKBRAID will be replacing Moonspell as direct support, with additional support from WORM and BLACK SATELLITE.Then, BLACKBRAID will conquer Denver, CO with a very special headlining set on October 28. Tickets for the headliner will be made available today, September 18, @ 10:00 A.M. MDT HEREwhile all other BLACKBRAID tickets can be found at THIS LOCATION.

In addition, BLACKBRAID will be supporting CONVERGE and SANGUISUGABOGG with additional support from PUPIL SLICER in the EU/UK this November! The trek will kick off on November 12, 2026 in München (DE) and will conclude 10 days later in London (UK). The full itinerary can be found below!

ICYMI: BLACKBRAID surprised fans earlier this year with a new EP, 'Nocturnal Womb,' which was independently released on March 6, 2026. The EP saw two original tracks, “Nocturnal Womb” and “Celestial Bloodlust,” which were too dark and visceral to fit the story of 'Blackbraid III.' They exist on their own outside of the album trilogy via this standalone EP, which also contains an acoustic instrumental rendition of “Barefoot Ghost Dance on Blood Soaked Soil." 'Nocturnal Wound' can be ordered now via Blackbraid.US & Blackbraid.EU

Blackbraid is a solo indigenous black metal project from from the depths of the Adirondack wilderness creating music as raw and powerful as the mountains from whence it came…

GET TICKETS HERE

BLACKBRAID NORTH AMERICAN DATES:

(Direct Support for Cradle of Filth w/ additional support from WORM + BLACK SATELLITE)

09/29: San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park

09/30: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

10/03: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

10/04: Seattle, WA @ Substation

10/06: Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theatre

10/07: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

10/08: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

10/09: Butte, MT @ Covellite Theatre

10/11: West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

10/12: Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre

10/14: Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

10/15: Montreal, QC @ Théâtre Beanfield

10/16: Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall

10/17: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

10/19: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

10/20: Boston, MA @ Big Night Live

10/21: Wilmington, DE @ The Crown

10/22: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw

10/23: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus (BLACKBRAID HEADLINER - SOLD OUT)

10/24: Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall

10/25: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

10/26: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's

BLACKBRAID HEADLINER:

10/28: Denver, CO @ HQ

(Supporting CONVERGE + SANGUISUGABOGG w/ PUPIL SLICER)

12.11.26: München (DE) @ Backstage

13.11.26: Karlsruhe (DE) @ Substage

15.11.26: Strasbourg (FR) @ La Laiterie

16.11.26: Paris (FR) @ Bataclan

18.11.26: Leeds (UK) @ Project House

19.11.26: Bristol (UK) @ Electric Bristol

20.11.26: Glasgow (UK) @ SWG3

21.11.26: Nottingham (UK) @ Rock City

22.11.26: London (UK) @ Electric Brixton

Follow // Listen:

Shop/Pre-order:

Official Merch Store (USA)

Official Merch Store (EU)

Blackbraid is an independent artist and is not contracted to or owned by any music label.

Swim the Current Release New Single “The Price We Pay" via TLG|ZOID, Distributed by Virgin Music Group

September 19, 2026

An Emotional Reflection on Loss, Memory, and the People Who Help Us Through the Hardest Days — Featuring Piano by Black Label Society’s JD DeServio

TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group, announces the release of “The Price We Pay,” the powerful new rock single from Swim the Current. Produced by George Pond, Chris Reyes, and David Caplinger, the track is an emotionally charged reflection on loss, grief, and the memories that help carry us forward when life feels impossibly heavy.

“‘The Price We Pay’ is really about losing someone you love and trying to hold on to the good times while you’re living through the bad ones. Loss is something we all deal with eventually, and sometimes those memories—the laughs, the stories, the moments you’ll never forget—are what get you through the hardest days,” says George Pond, bassist for Swim The Current

Adding an especially meaningful layer to the track is JD DeServio of Black Label Society, who contributes piano to the song. Pond and DeServio share a friendship that spans years of touring, conversations, and a mutual love of music. Both are accomplished bass players, but their long-standing friendship had never translated into a musical collaboration—until now.

While DeServio is widely recognized for his work as a bassist with Black Label Society, Pond emphasizes that his talents extend far beyond the instrument.

"This song became even more special to me because my good buddy JD DeServio from Black Label Society plays piano on the track. JD and I are both bass players, and after all these years of friendship, touring and talking just about every day, we’ve always wanted to do something together musically but somehow never had the opportunity. People obviously know JD as an incredible bass player, but he’s also an amazing multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer—and just an all-around amazing dude."

"More importantly, he’s one of my closest friends. Having him play on a song this personal means more to me than I can really put into words. He absolutely crushed the piano part and brought an emotion to the song that was exactly what it needed. After being friends for so many years, it’s an honor to finally have our names together on a piece of music. I couldn’t be prouder of what he brought to ‘Price We Pay.’”

“The back story on this one is very personal. I had written the music as an instrumental the week my pup Kodi passed away. When George and Greg heard it, they asked if they could use the music for an STC song, and I agreed. The lyrics that George and Marcos wrote capture all the emotions of losing a loved one. It was the perfect marriage of music and lyrics," adds Joe Gareri, the band's lead guitarist.

“The Price We Pay” is out now via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group.

STREAM "The Price We Pay"

https://ffm.to/thepricewepaystc

Bringing together an all-star lineup of rock talents, including vocalist Marcos Leal (formerly of Ill Niño), bassist George Pond (Disciples of Verity), guitarist Greg Antine, drummer Chris Moore (George Lynch, Ultraphonix, Rock of Ages), and lead guitarist Joe Gareri, takes the band's sound to new heights.

Swim The Current delivers a high-impact blend of rock-driven musicianship, modern country-rock grit, and deeply personal storytelling. Built around guitarist and songwriter Greg Antine’s vision, the band transforms real-life experiences into anthemic, emotionally charged songs with a sound that is both cinematic and immediate.

Greg began developing the project with longtime collaborator and bassist George Pond in George’s home studio. The lineup soon expanded with Joe Gareri on guitar and keyboards, whose cinematic writing added depth and atmosphere, and drummer Chris Moore of Ultraphonix and Rock of Ages. The band’s final piece came with the addition of longtime friend Marcos Leal of Ill Niño, whose commanding vocals and creative songwriting gave Swim The Current its unmistakable identity.

Following the release of their debut single, “We Are Not The Same,” the band built serious momentum through a fully organic DIY campaign, earning thousands of streams, YouTube views, and followers without relying on traditional industry machinery. That grassroots growth reflects the direct connection Swim The Current creates with listeners—both online and in the room.

Drawing inspiration from Koe Wetzel, Lakeview, Treaty Oak Revival, and Hardy, Swim The Current combines hard-hitting guitars, soaring melodies, cinematic textures, and honest lyrics into a live experience designed to leave an impression. Now writing, recording, and releasing new music through TLG Zoid, distributed by Virgin Music, the band is bringing its distinctive sound and high-energy performance to audiences everywhere.

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

September 19, 2026

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

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

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

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

Currents never compromise neither creatively, nor philosophically.

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

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

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

CURRENTS ARE:
Brian Wille — Vocals
Chris Wiseman — Guitar
Ryan Castaldi — Guitar
Christian Pulgarin — Bass
Matt Young — Drums

Secrets Release New Album 'Searching For The Things We Don't Wish To Find' via SBG Records

September 19, 2026

American metalcore powerhouse SECRETS have officially released their highly anticipated new album, Searching For The Things We Don't Wish To Find, available now via SBG Records.

The new album marks another evolution for a band that has spent more than a decade turning deeply personal experiences into cathartic, emotionally charged music. At the center of the release is the focus track “Split Tongue,” a hard-hitting showcase of everything that has made SECRETS a standout force in the metalcore scene.

"SEARCHING FOR THE THINGS WE DON’T WISH TO FIND is SECRETS at our most vulnerable, aggressive, and honest. We dug into the things people tend to bury - the thoughts, memories, and emotions we’d rather avoid - and turned them into something we’re incredibly proud of. We’ve lived with these songs for a long time, and we’re ready for them to finally belong to everyone," shares Wade Walters.

With Searching For The Things We Don't Wish To Find, SECRETS continue to explore the darker corners of the human experience while delivering a record built around resilience, confrontation, and the search for meaning in places we might rather leave untouched.

“Split Tongue” serves as a powerful entry point into the album, pairing the band's signature dynamic songwriting with an unfiltered emotional intensity. The track captures the tension at the heart of SECRETS’ music: the collision between vulnerability and aggression, despair and perseverance, darkness and hope.

SECRETS is a post-hardcore band from Orange County, CA, delivering a hard-hitting blend of crushing breakdowns, soaring melodies, and emotionally raw lyrics. Since their 2010 debut, the band has released multiple acclaimed albums—including The Ascent (2012 that debuted at #3 on Billboard Heatseekers / #185 on Billboard 200), Fragile Figures (2013 that reached #59 on Billboard 200), Secrets (2018) and their heaviest and most personal effort to date, The Collapse (2022). Their music dives deep into themes of mental health, addiction, and perseverance, building a powerful connection with fans worldwide.

Over the past decade, SECRETS has toured across the globe alongside The Devil Wears Prada, The Amity Affliction, Sleeping With Sirens, Asking Alexandria, Memphis May Fire, and more. SECRETS remain one of post-hardcore’s most authentic voices—turning pain into power and connection.

Secrets:

Wade Walters - Singer
Richard Rogers - Singer / Guitar
Connor Branigan - Guitar
Connor Allen - Drums

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

September 19, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Green & Black Splatter LP
Silver & Black Splatter LP
Coke Bottle Green LP
Box Set: Green Splatter LP, Picture LP, 7-inch, CD
Box Set: Purple Marble LP, Picture LP, 7-inch, CD

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

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

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

MINISTRY U.S. 2026 DATES

September 20 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life

October 3 Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed

October 24 Fort Worth, TX @ Sick New World Texas

MINISTRY AUSTRALIA 2026 DATES

December 4 Melbourne, VIC @ Good Things Festival

December 5 Sydney, NSW @ Good Things Festival

December 6 Brisbane, QLD @ Good Things Festival

December 8, Sydney, NSW @ Liberty Hall*

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

*new date announcement, on sale Friday, September 18

MINISTRY GOODBYE EUROPE 2027 TOUR

April 2 Utrecht, NL @ Ronda

April 3 Saarbrücken, DE @ Garage

April 4 Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique

April 6 Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse

April 7 Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia

April 9 Nottingham, UK @ Rock City

April 10 London, UK @ Troxy

April 12 Paris, FR @ Bataclan

April 14 Madrid, ES @ La Riviera

April 15 Barcelona, ES @ Paral-lel

April 17 Lausanne, CH @ Docks

April 18 Munich, DE @ Tonhalle

April 19 Vienna, AT @ Gasometer

April 21 Prague, CZ @ Forum Karlín

April 22 Warsaw, PL @ Progresja

April 24 Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle

April 25 Hamburg, DE @ Grosse Freiheit 36

April 26 Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio

April 27 Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller

April 29 Stockholm, SE @ Fållan

May 1 Helsinki, FI @ House of Culture

Find Ministry Online

Website: www.ministryband.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/WeAreMinistry

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/WeAreMinistry