OBSCURA - Drops Brand New Video For "The Prolonging"

Metal masters OBSCURA have surprised fans today with a brand-new music video for 'The Prolonging', a standout track from their latest album, A Sonication.
The video was once more directed by Mirko Witzki (Arch Enemy, Powerwolf, Kreator).

The surprise release drops just days before the band heads across the Atlantic to kick off the next leg of their A Sonication World Tour in Mexico.

Steffen Kummerer comments: "The Prolonging became one of the shortest and fastest tracks we have delivered to date — and quickly turned into a fan favourite during the recent tours supporting our latest album, A Sonication. We are looking forward to bringing The Prolonging back to the stage on our upcoming tours across North America, Europe & the UK. See you on tour — and don't miss out.“ 

Watch the video Below:

BEYOND THE SEVENTH SUN // Mexico 2026
w/ Abysmal Dawn, Thulcandra & Orion Rise
10/08 MX – Morelia - Salon Arena 
10/09 MX – Leon - Rockstar Burger 
10/10 MX – Guadalajara - C3 Stage 
10/11 MX – San Luis Potosi - Bunker 57 
10/15 MX – Chihuahua - Pistoleros Bar 
10/16 MX – Mexico City - Foro Veintiocho 
10/17 MX – Monterrey - Terraza Sultan 
10/18 MX – Durango - Leyenda De Analco

SHRED FEST Europe & UK 2027
w/ Pestilence, Cryptic Shift, Thus & Dvrk
01/20 DE – Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal 
01/21 NL – Utrecht - TivoliVredenburg 
01/22 DE – Dresden - Club Puschkin 
01/23 DE – Dortmund - Junkyard 
01/24 DE – Berlin - Lido 
01/25 PL – Warsaw - Proxima 
01/26 CZ – Ostrava - Barrák Music Club 
01/27 AT – Vienna - Szene 
01/28 AT – Salzburg - Rockhouse 
01/29 CH – Frauenfeld - Eisenwerk 
01/30 CH – Geneva - Usine 
01/31 IT – Treviso - New Age 
02/01 IT – Rome - Orion 
02/02 IT – Milan - Legend Club 
02/03 FR – Grenoble - L'Ilyade 
02/04 FR – Montpellier - Victoire 2 
02/05 ES – Barcelona - Wolf 
02/06 ES – Madrid - Revi Live 
02/07 ES – Sevilla - Sala X 
02/08 PT – Lisbon - República da Música 
02/09 PT – Porto - Mouco 
02/10 ES – Portugalete - Groove 
02/11 FR – Toulouse - Le Rex 
02/12 FR – Limoges - CCO John Lennon 
02/13 FR – Angers - Le Chabada 
02/14 FR – Paris - Petit Bain 
02/15 UK – Southampton - The Brook 
02/16 UK – Birmingham - O2 Institute 
02/17 IE – Dublin - Opium 
02/18 UK – Glasgow - Slay 
02/19 UK – Manchester - Rebellion 
02/20 UK – London - The Underworld 
02/21 BE – Kortrijk - DVG Club 
02/22 FR – Nancy - L'Autre Canal 
02/23 NL – Leeuwarden - Neushoorn 
02/24 DE – Hamburg - Uebel & Gefährlich 
02/25 DE – Trockau - Music Center 
02/26 DE – Lindau - Club Vaudeville 
02/27 DE – Munich - Feierwerk


FESTIVALS 2027
01/14 USA — 70.000 Tons Of Metal
05/27 USA — Maryland Deathfest 
 

TICKETS:  https://realmofobscura.com/live/

Progressive Metallers MAESTRICK Return with New Single "Zion" + Official Video

Today, Brazilian progressive metallers MAESTRICK return with their new single and official video “Zion,” out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

 

The band comments:

“'Zion’ marks the beginning of a new chapter for MAESTRICK. We have a new lineup, renewed energy, and a real sense of excitement about what lies ahead. We’re grateful for everything we’ve created so far, but this song takes us into new territory - and we can’t wait to explore it.”

 

“‘Zion’ brings MAESTRICK’s symphonic side to the forefront, drawing on the cinematic scale of composers like Hans Zimmer and Gustav Holst. At the same time, we’re exploring modern sounds in both the instrumentation and vocals, with electronic and atmospheric elements inspired by artists such as Muse, VOLA, Spiritbox, and Bad Omens,” they add.

Watch the Official Video for “Zion” Below;

Founded in São José do Rio Preto/SP by three friends, MAESTRICK has been active since 2006, and in their sound bring elements of rock and progressive heavy metal, Brazilian regional music, world music, and classical music.

The band has released two albums in Brazil, Europe, United States and Japan, and are recognized for drinking from different artistic aspects - cinema, plastic arts, visual arts and literature – for their compositions, which results in a unique and, according to specialized critics, innovative style.

Not surprisingly, MAESTRICK captivates movie fans, notably those of Tim Burton, George Méliès, Guillermo del Toro, and Christopher Nolan. In music, it attracts listeners of both modern rock/metal, such as Muse, and also of more niche styles within metal, such as Dream Theater, Haken, Jinjer, Spirit Box, and classics like Queen, Yes, and Gentle Giant.

Their songs address everyday complex themes of human nature. The album ‘Espresso Della Vita: Solare,’ from 2018, was rated by BURRN!, one of the most respected music publications in the world, with a score of 86/100 – quite high for the publication's standard. ‘Solare’'s success led to a tour of Europe with nine shows in Switzerland, Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Their latest album ‘Espresso Della Vita: Lunare,’ was released in 2025, showcasing the ability of the band to push the Progressive metal boundaries.

“Zion” now opens a new chapter for MAESTRICK, with a new album coming in 2027 and the band ready to take their distinctive and adventurous sound to an even wider international audience.

Stream / Listen to "Zion" HERE

MAESTRICK are:

Fabio Caldeira - Vocals

Renato "Montanha" Somera Jr - Bass

Chris Oliveira - Drums

Charles Soulz - Keyboards

Gabriel Velloso – Guitars

ALCEST - Announce Live Album "Live At Hellfest 2022" To Be Released On Dec 4th On Ltd. Vinyl And Digital Platforms

French atmospheric metal pioneers ALCEST have officially announced the release of their long-awaited first live album, Live at Hellfest 2022, set for release on December 4th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Captured during a spellbinding appearance at one of heavy music’s most revered gatherings, Live at Hellfest 2022 stands as a monument to the group’s transcendent live presence. The performance seamlessly weaves together evocative fan favorites spanning their entire career prior to 2022 - tracing an emotional trajectory from their groundbreaking 2007 debut Souvenirs d'un autre monde through to 2019's acclaimed Spiritual Instinct.

To mark the announcement, ALCEST have unveiled the album’s first single, 'Protection (Live At Hellfest 2022)'. Listeners can stream the audio track now or experience the intense live performance video below.

ALCEST are currently finishing their Fall 2026 North American tour as special guests on MASTODON’s The Poisonous Weapons Tour, which also features DEAFHEAVEN.

Live at Hellfest 2022 arrives on all major streaming platforms on December 4th. Physical collectors can pre-order the exclusive, limited-edition 2LP Vinyl (Natural w/ Black Smoke finish) starting today.


PRE-SAVE / PRE-ORDER (LIVE AT HELLFEST 2022):
https://alcest.bfan.link/hellfest-2022

STREAM 'PROTECTION (LIVE AT HELLFEST 2022)':
https://alcest.bfan.link/protection-hellfest22

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR  'PROTECTION (LIVE AT HELLFEST 2022)' Below:

ALCEST - NORTH AMERICA 2026 TOUR
w/ Mastodon & Deafheaven

Oct 6 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
Oct 7 - Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House
Oct 9 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
Oct 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
Oct 11 - Del Mar, CA @ The Sound
Oct 12 - Las Vegas, NV @ FILL
Oct 14 - Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
Oct 16 - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
Oct 17 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Oct 18 - Memphis, TN @ Satellite Music Hall
Oct 20 - Cleveland, OH @ The Agora
Oct 21 - Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
Oct 22 - Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern

ALCEST - EUROPE 2027 TOUR
w/ special guests: Agriculture

Mar 12 - Annecy, FR @ Le Brise Glace
Mar 13 - Aix-en-Provence, FR @ Headbang Festival
Mar 14 - Orléans, FR @ L’Astrolabe
Mar 16 - Southampton, UK @ The Brook
Mar 17 - Bristol, UK @ Electric Bristol
Mar 18 - Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute
Mar 19 - Tourcoing, FR @ Le Grand Mix
Mar 20 - Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Kulturfabrik
Mar 21 - Tilburg, NL @ O13
Mar 23 - Kraków, PL @ Kwadrat
Mar 24 - Wroclaw, PL @ Zaklete Rewiry
Mar 25 - Brno, CZ @ Fleda
Mar 26 - Kosice, SK @ Colosseum
Mar 27 - Salzbourg, AT @ Rockhouse
Mar 28 - Nuremberg, DE @ Hirsch
Mar 30 - Hannover, DE @ Capitol
Mar 31 - Leipzig, DE @ Felsenkeller
Apr 1 - Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
Apr 2 - Groningen, NL @ Oosterpoort
Apr 3 - Köln, DE @ Tapdeck Music Fest
Apr 4 - Antwerp, BE @ Samhain Festival
Apr 9 - Lisbon, PT @ Lisboa ao Vivo *
Apr 10 - Porto, PT @ Casa da Musica *

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:
https://alcestmusic.com/#tour

ABOUT ALCEST:

For principal songwriter and frontman Neige, ALCEST has always been a gateway to the otherworldly, a means of exploring his spirituality. An elemental two-piece, completed by long-serving drummer and creative confidante Winterhalter, ALCEST seem to dip their toes in a multitude of musical genres without ever quite fitting in. “In the metal scene ALCEST is a weird band, in the indie/post-rock scene ALCEST is a weird band- we never quite fit in,” Neige reflects. “This is how I feel in life, always an outsider; It’s not a problem, it’s just the way it is.”

ALCEST is:
Neige | vocals, guitars, bass, synths
Winterhalter | drums

ALCEST online:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

From Ashes to New Announce Spring 2027 Headline Tour + Donate $1 For Every Ticket Sold to Musicians On Call

 FROM ASHES TO NEW  will hit the road on their Spring 2027 “REFLECTIONS” Tour. The band will headline with support from Nevertel, Dark Divine, and Hollow Pact. The tour kicks off March 12 and runs through April 18. All dates and cities are posted below. From Ashes to New will donate $1 from every ticket sold to Musicians On Call, an organization which brings live and recorded music to patients, families, and caregivers in hospital and healthcare environments.

"The 'Reflections' tour lineup is absolutely killer and we couldn't be more excited to have Nevertel, Dark Divine, and Hollow Pact joining us," says singer Matt Brandyberry. "We wanted to bring you this headline tour in 2026, but never had the opportunity to put it together the way we hoped. Now we get to start 2027 off right. Reflections has been absolutely crushing and we already know this tour is going to be insane!"

About the Musicians On Call initiative, drummer Maty Madiro says, "We're excited to be able to take the healing power of music outside of the live environment we co-create with our fans while on the road, into places where it is needed, for people that need it the most. Musicians On Call is a phenomenal organization and it's an absolute honor to be able to support their work!"

In other FROM ASHES TO NEW news, the band recently unleashed an emotionally charged new single entitled "Love Me," out now via Better Noise Music. This hard-hitting yet hypnotic anthem sets the stage for the forthcoming Deluxe Edition of their acclaimed album REFLECTIONS, which arrives November 13.  Listen to "Love Me" here. Watch the official video here.  Pre-order/pre-save Reflections (Deluxe Edition) here.

"Love Me" sees FROM ASHES TO NEW seamlessly evolve, while clinging tightly to the punchy rhymes, walloping choruses, and inventive soundscape architecture that transformed the band from Pennsylvania independent favorites to a Gold-certified international phenomenon who've achieved their first No. 1 single with "DRAG ME" (from Reflections) earlier this year. "Love Me" follows the release of their new version of "Die For You," featuring quarreling alt-pop sister duo Neoni.

The band have been hard at work on the road: Following a great performance at Aftershock last week, the rest of 2026 sees the band  playing to packed venues in Australia, a quick Stopover at Shinedown's Lunatic Ball, and then ending the year with their annual SOLD OUT hometown holiday shows in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Capital City Music Hall set for Friday, December 11. and Saturday, December 12. Zero 9:36 and Sage will serve as support.

In 2027, after the North American headline tour, the band will be performing for the first time in years at European Festivals: Slam Dunk Festival (UK), Rock The People (Czech Republic), Nova Rock (Austria), Jera on Air Festival (Netherlands), with many more being announced in the next weeks and months.

FROM ASHES TO NEW ON TOUR:
2026:
10/9 — Sydney, AUS — Factory Theatre
10/11 — Melbourne, AUS — 170 Russell
10/13 — Adelaide, AUS — Lion Arts Factory
10/15 — Brisbane, AUS — The Triffid
10/23 — Miramar Beach, FL — Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend 2026
12/11 — Harrisburg, PA — Capital City Music Hall
12/12 — Harrisburg, PA — Capital City Music Hall

2027 HEADLINE:
WITH NEVERTEL, DARK DIVINE, + HOLLOW PACT:
3/12 — New Haven, CT — Toad's Place*
3/13 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
3/14 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
3/16 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
3/17 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Clyde Theatre
3/19 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave/Eagles Club*
3/20 — Bloomington, IL — The Castle Theatre*
3/21 — Davenport, IA — Capitol Theatre*
3/23 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral*
3/25 — Billings, MT — Pub Station Ballroom
3/27 — Calgary, AB — The Palace
3/28 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
3/30 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom
3/31 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
4/2 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
4/3 — Fort Collins, CO — Washington's 
4/4 — Kansas City, MO — The VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Kansas City
4/6 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note
4/7 — Tulsa, OK — Cain's Ballroom
4/9 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
4/10 — Huntsville, AL — VBC Mars Music Hall*
4/11 — Destin, FL — Club L.A.
4/13 — Asheville, NC — The Orange Peel
4/14 — Richmond, VA — The National
4/16 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz*
4/17 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore*
4/18 — Wilmington, DE — The Queen*
*No Dark Divine

2027 EUROPEAN FESTIVALS ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
5/29 — Slam Dunk Festival North(UK)
5/30 — Slam Dunk Festival South(UK)
6/2-5 — Rock For People (Czech Rep)
6/12 — Nova Rock (Austria)
6/24-26 — Jera on Air (NL)

ABOUT MUSICIANS ON CALL:
Musicians On Call (MOC) brings live and recorded music to patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments, when moments of comfort and human connection are needed most. For more than 25 years, MOC has shared the healing power of music with over 1.25 million people across all 50 states through bedside, virtual, songwriting and streaming programs. A single song can ease fear, reduce isolation, and remind someone in a hospital bed that they are seen and supported. With over 34 million people in hospitals annually, MOC wants to reach more individuals through our programs. With the help of generous donors and dedicated volunteers, Musicians On Call continues to expand its programs nationwide, ensuring more patients and caregivers experience the powerful connection music makes possible. For more information, visit www.musiciansoncall.org.

BADSQUATCH Releases New Single + Video “All My Friends Are Parasites”

Once again, in his newest single, BADSQUATCH gets gritty and he’s still not pulling any punches whatsoever.  The new track titled “All My Friends Are Parasites” is straight out of an old-school thrash catalogue complete with ripping guitars (featuring Cinthya Blackcat on lead) and a snarling attitude of somebody who is completely fed up with the people around them.  This will be the final single from his upcoming debut album, a fourteen-track mental health piece that he says is an account of his journey of learning what it is to be human.

 

As we grow into more knowledgeable, centered, and complete versions of ourselves, there’s a common experience that happens during stages of growth where one finally wakes up to realize that certain relationships are more one-sided than others. It’s a difficult moment to understand that people you may even love don’t reciprocate the same respect or value for the connection that you do, and when you are only pouring into others, yet they never pour back, it becomes a very draining relationship to be in.  Harder still, is learning to set new boundaries with these people as you move forward in your life on the journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Sometimes in that learning process, those boundaries can be vehemently and even harshly laid down.

 

BADSQUATCH’s journey to understand what it means to be human speaks on this with an explosion of exasperation in this new song. He talks of drowning in empathy, some unapologetic boundary-setting, and even straight up pointing the finger at you with a big “you suck”.  Following all of his gnashing of teeth, he does round out the song to include himself by changing the lyric to “we” all suck.  Maybe he’s reminding himself, or us, that we all can be an emotional vampire, and the journey that it is to be human involves a sense of self awareness, especially when one wants to grow.


STREAM “All My Friends Are Parasites”  HERE

 

Listen to “All My Friends Are Parasites” Below:

Upcoming Tour Dates:

 

Thursday October 8th @ Copper Dollar Ranch in Plattsmouth, NE

Friday October 9th @ Culinary Dropout in Omaha, NE

Friday October 16th @ Brokedown Palace in Omaha, NE

Friday October 23rd @ Smitty's Place in Rushville, NE

Saturday October 24th @ The Vet's Club in Valentine, NE

Thursday October 29th @ Jay's in Omaha, NE

Friday October 30th @ One More Bar in Lincoln, NE

Thurs. November 5th @ 1867 in Lincoln, NE w/ With A Vengeance (Tommy Vext) 

 

 

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

YouTube

Progressive Metal Project BETWEEN RIVERS Unveil Visualizer For "Freedom Denied"

Combining progressive metal with thrash and death-metal elements, BETWEEN RIVERS strives to balance the monstrous aggression of metal with a somber mood of melody and drama. Created by Stockholm-based Italian multi-instrumentalist Emanuele Viali, "Freedom Denied" is the first offering to arrive ahead of Form Without Soul. The project's debut mini album Form Without Soul will be released independently on March 26, 2027.

On "Freedom Denied" Viali comments: 

"The song is about the contradiction between the idea of personal freedom and the reality of living inside systems that constantly restrict it. We are told that we are free, but every movement, choice, and basic need seems to come with a cost. That sense of restriction also extends to the lack of privacy in contemporary life. The modern lifestyle often demands that we remain visible, trackable, and economically useful at all times."

Musically, "It is probably the most aggressive track on the album, built to feel like a short burst of pressure rather than a long progressive construction."

Emanuele Viali wrote and produced the release and performed all instruments except vocals and selected guest guitar solos. Lyrics on "Brightest Eyes" were written by Viali. Recording, mixing, and mastering were handled by Emanuele Viali and Dmitry at Ozone Hole Studios. Vocal performance, vocal arrangement and lyrics on all tracks except "Brightest Eyes" are by Vladimir Lalic (ORGANIZED CHAOS); Francesco Domenichetti performed guitar solos on "Silicon Paradise" and "Insides"; Fabrizio Milo plays the guitar solo on "Brightest Eyes". The cover art is by Niklas Sundin (ex-DARK TRANQUILLITY

About BETWEEN RIVERS:

Based out of Stockholm, Sweden, BETWEEN RIVERS is the solo project of Italian musician Emanuele Viali. Originally from Terni, Italy, multi-instrumentalist Viali holds a degree in jazz bass, he also plays guitar and keyboards, and programs virtual instruments, and works professionally with music and sound for video games. Before establishing BETWEEN RIVERS, Before Between Rivers, Viali played in the folk metal band BLODIGA SKALD among other smaller projects.

The sound of BETWEEN RIVERS incorporates a wide array of influences and styles drawn from both within metal and beyond its borders. For example, elements of AYREON, DEVIN TOWNSEND, DEATH, NEVERMORE, GENESIS, 90s Disney film music, death/thrash metal, progressive metal, and Italian songwriters such as Fabrizio De André, Franco Battiato, and Giorgio Gaber, can all be heard in the project's diverse sonic mix. 

BETWEEN RIVERS' debut mini album, Form Without Soul, will be released independently on March 26, 2027. "Freedom Denied" provides a first look at the upcoming album.


Connect With BETWEEN RIVERS:
Bandcamp: https://betweenrivers.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenriversmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenriversmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betweenriversmusic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenriversmusic

FENDER & JOHN 5 Announce 3 New Signature Telecasters

Today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) announce three new signature Telecasters celebrating the genre-defying artistry of John 5: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Fender Custom Shop John 5 “Phantom” Telecaster. Each of these Telecasters captures a different facet of his technical prowess, unmistakable style and musical versatility, bringing his signature sound and design to more players across a range of price points.

 

“I don’t know if the Telecaster picked me or I picked it. I was so drawn to that shape,” said John 5. “Ever since I was little, Fender was always just the pinnacle, the greatest, and I just wanted nothing more to have the best guitar for me and have the people enjoy it as well.”

 

John 5’s approach to the Telecaster showcases the instrument’s boundless versatility, pushing its iconic design into bold new territory. Equally at home with distortion-drenched shredding and country chicken-picking, John 5 has spent his career proving there’s no genre, style or vibe off limits. A lifelong Telecaster devotee, his technically demanding, theatrical playing has made him one of rock’s most distinctive guitarists.

 

"John 5 is one of the most distinctive players in modern guitar, pushing the Telecaster across genres and beyond convention, and these three instruments reflect that versatility,” said Justin Norvell, Fender Chief Product Officer, Guitars. “Bringing the Ghost back into the Fender lineup puts his signature design within reach of more players. Together, this collection gives fans at every level a way to plug into his sound."

 

The three signature models translate John 5’s sound and visual style into distinct instruments, from the Fender lineup to the Fender Custom Shop:

 

  • John 5 Phantom Telecaster®

John 5’s hard-rock take on the classic Telecaster. Finished in commanding black with a matching headstock, the Phantom pairs DiMarzio® D Activator™ humbuckers with a Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo for high-output tones and extreme pitch-bending capabilities. Its stripped-down control layout, featuring a single volume knob and killswitch, keeps the focus on playing, while the streamlined design pushes the Telecaster into bold new territory.

  • John 5 Ghost Telecaster®

A stripped-back, high-output Telecaster built for John 5’s signature sound. The Ghost continues the Fender line in an eye-catching Arctic White finish with matching headstock, chrome hardware and red accents. A nyatoh body gives this model a distinct feel, while DiMarzio® D Activator™ humbuckers deliver the high-output, high-gain tones John 5 is known for. Streamlined controls, including a single volume knob and killswitch, keep the design focused and performance-ready.

  • Fender Custom Shop John 5 “Phantom” Telecaster®

Crafted by the Fender Custom Shop, this modernized Telecaster pairs a gloss black two-piece select alder body with Ultra Contours and a maple neck featuring a Modern “C” profile, 10"–14" compound-radius flat-laminated ebony fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets. A pair of DiMarzio® D Activator™ humbuckers delivers tight, high-output tones, while a Floyd Rose® Original double-locking tremolo enables extreme pitch manipulation with tuning stability. Additional premium appointments include Luminlay® side dots, black hardware, locking tuners and a satin urethane neck finish.

 

Watch The Fender Custom Shop explore the John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster and an in conversation video with John 5 as he walks through the John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster.

In celebration of the new guitar models, John 5 also releases a brand-new song and video for “Phantom” today. See the music video HERE, filmed by Mike Savage and featuring drummer Joey Aguirre. The song was mixed by Barry Pointer.

 

“Phantom” follows the release of John 5’s latest album Ghost, which offered anchor tracks including “Hollywood Story” (about the first time John 5 picked up a guitar and the path that led him to the incredible career he has today) as well as "Fiend," "Deviant," “Moon Glow” and “You Me and the Devil Make Three.”

 

Fans can stream Ghost HERE and order limited-edition vinyl variants of the

album, including exclusive bundles with Ghost T-shirts HERE. Vinyl variants include green splatter, red fire splatter and opaque red options.

This fall, John 5 will head out on tour with solo dates planned in the UK, Mexico, South America and Thailand. Find the full itinerary below and more information at John-5.com.

JOHN 5 FALL 2026 SOLO TOUR DATES

October 11 Exeter, England @ Exeter Phoenix

October 12 Southampton, England @ The 1865

October 13 Bristol, England @ Thekla

October 14 Wolverhampton, England @ KK’s Steelmill

October 15 Chester, England @ Live Rooms

October 16 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England @ Newcastle University

October 17 Glasgow, Scotland @ Slay

October 18 Manchester, England @ Club Academy

November 5 Guadalajara, Mexico @ Anexo Independencia

November 6 Chihuahua, Mexico @ Salon Pistoleros

November 7 Monterrey, Mexico @ Café Iguana

November 8 Mexico City, Mexico @ El Foro

November 10 Toluca, Mexico @ Kiss Lounge

November 12 Santiago, Chile @ Blondie

November 14 Mar del Planta, Argentina @ Vorterix

November 15 Cordoba, Argentina @ Club Paraguay

November 17 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Uniclub

November 19 Lima, Peru @ Yield Rock

November 28 Kanchanaburi, Thailand @ Asia Harley Days

Follow JOHN 5 online:

Official Website: https://john-5.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/john5official

Instagram: https://instagram.com/john5official

Twitter: https://twitter.com/john5guitarist

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/john5officialYT/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@john5official

Official Webstore: https://john5store.com

MIND INCISION Unveils "SILENCE" the Second Chapter of the Bands Three Part Cinematic Saga feat. Zoë Marie Federoff

SILENCE is the second chapter of MIND INCISION three- part cinematic saga, continuing the story established in Y.W.A.War and setting the stage for its final chapter, KILL CODE.

Y.W.A.War was the beginning of the war.

Silence is the moment humanity begins to understand its enemy. Kill Code will determine what survives. have passed since humanity emerged from hiding and walked toward war.

The survivors are no longer running.

They are the Resistance. After months of relentless combat against the Machines,

As the Resistance attempts to understand what they’ve recovered, a distress signal leads them to a massive crater under heavy Machine attack. Trapped inside is another group of survivors led by Zoë Marie Federoff. The Resistance enters the battle, helps destroy the Machines surrounding them, and brings Zoë’s people

to safety.

Jason and his group along side of Zoe's group  make a decision that could change the course of the war: instead of simply destroying one of the massive Machines, they bring it down intact and begin salvaging

its technology.

Using salvaged optics, sensors, and mechanical

components, the Resistance develops crude computerized glasses capable of seeing inside the Machines’ systems. For the first time, they can identify how the enemy thinks, how it functions—and how it can be hacked into, and destroyed.

For a brief moment, humanity reconnects.

Food, medicine, ammunition, and supplies are shared. Wounds are treated. Hope returns. Zoë and her survivors eventually continue their journey, but their discovery proves something far greater: scattered across the devastated world, humanity is still alive—and still fighting. Meanwhile, the technology recovered from the fallen Machine begins revealing its secrets.

The war isn’t over.

But humanity is no longer fighting blind.

“SILENCE”

Artist: MIND INCISION

Title: Silence

Featuring: Zoë Marie Federoff

Genre: Modern Metal / Metalcore / Deathcore

Release Date: October 1, 2026

Format: Single + Cinematic Music Film

Trilogy: Chapter II of III

Chapter I: Y.W.A.War

Chapter II: Silence

Chapter III: Kill Code

MIND INCISION

Jason Neil — Vocals

Jon Maggard — Lead Guitar

Kyle Loucks — Rhythm Guitar

Joel Karschner — Bass

Kelly Morse — Drums



Guest Vocalist

Zoë Marie Federoff

ONLY HUMAN Release New Live Video for "Breach"

With their debut album, ONLY HUMAN are on the verge of a major discovery. Critics are praising Planned Obsolescence for its cutting-edge fusion of prog metal, hard rock, electronics and existential dread over our dystopian future.

Now, after storming the stage at Sweden Rock Festival and ahead of their 2027 European tour with Uuhai, ONLY HUMAN are releasing their first-ever live video. Filmed in Copenhagen during the release party for Planned Obsolescence, the band’s chilling performance of “Breach” is further proof that their future is impossibly bright.

“The release party for Planned Obsolescence was so special for us that we decided to document it”, ONLY HUMAN says. “It was our very first time headlining. Performing our new record in front of our home crowd was an incredible feeling. ‘Breach’ ended the evening on an extremely high note! Special thanks to the whole team behind us for pushing the extra mile”.    

Watch ONLY HUMAN perform “Breach” live in Copenhagen below:

Planned Obsolescence is out now on Season of Mist.

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Catch ONLY HUMAN live and in the flesh with Cold Night for Alligators ahead of their 2027 European Tour with Uuhai, Manticora+ Blossom Cult.

“We’re excited to announce that we’re joining Uuhai on a trip across Europe next spring”, ONLY HUMAN says. “It will be our first time playing outside of Scandinavia. We can’t wait to present Planned Obsolescence to our fellow humans in Germany, France, The Netherlands and Switzerland. To those who have been patiently waiting for us, NOW IS THE TIME! We hope to make many friends and good memories along the way while sticking it to the techno fascists!”.

ONLY HUMAN Live in 2026

November 7 - Hjortshoj, DK @ Viruphuset (with Cold Night for Alligators) [TICKETS]

November 19 - Copenhagen, DK @ Stengade (with Cold Night for Alligators) [TICKETS]

Human Herds European Tour 2027 Part I

with Uuhai, Acyl, Manticora, Blossom Cult + Only Human

March 19 - Rotterdam, NL @ Baroeg [TICKETS]*

March 20 - Lille, FR @ Black Labl [TICKETS]*

March 21 - Hamburg, DE @ Logo [TICKETS]*

March 23 - Deventer, NL @ Burgerveeshuis [TICKETS]*

April 6 - Pratteln, CH @ Z7 [TICKETS]^

April 7 - Munich, DE @ Z7 Konzertfabrik [TICKETS]^

April 8 - Weinheim, DE @ Backstage [TICKETS]^

April 9 - Colmar, FR @ Le Grillen [TICKETS]^

April 10 - Leeuwarden, NL @ Neushoorn [TICKETS]*

April 11 - Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje [TICKETS]*

*with Uuhai, Manticora + Blossom Cult

^ with Uuhai, Acyl + Blossom Cult

The live video of “Breach” was recorded by Andreas Bjulver Paarup and Alice Meunier.

Additional video credits

Sound Engineer - Mikki Christiansen

Mixing & Mastering - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen

Video Edit - Guillaume Blanjean

Lights - Anni Klitmøller 

“When the world is going badly, the reason is because people gave up”, Christensen concludes. “Things aren’t hopeless. We can absolutely fight back. Hopefully, this album gets people to think about valuing humanity over profit”.

Lineup
Patrick Grønbæch Christensen- Vocals
Martin Hastrup - Guitars
JaCK Kijne - Guitars
Andreas Pröll - Drums
Guillaume Blanjean - Bass

Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio
Only Human Studio

Production Credits
Producer & Sound Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen
Mixing Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen
Mastering Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen (Digital and CD), Brett Caldas-Lima (Vinyl)

Cover Art
Guillaume Blanjean

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Montreal indie rock artist Martin Saint explores the art of leaving on “Endless Bridge" single

Montreal-based indie rock/alt-pop artist Martin Saint presents his new single "Endless Bridge", a poignant exploration of love, loss, forgiveness, and letting go. The song follows a relationship from its tender, snow-covered beginnings through heartbreak and separation, ultimately arriving at the possibility of reconciliation and emotional release.

Drawing on the atmospheric DNA of ’80s artists such as The Mission, The Church and Echo and the Bunnymen, "Endless Bridge" evokes changing seasons, long distances, and the passage of time. Its imagery moves between the innocence of early romance, a sense of divine grace, and the vulnerability of confronting what remains after two people part.

At its core, the song is about what happens when love is tested by time and distance. Rather than holding on at all costs, the narrator gradually arrives at a place of acceptance—where forgiveness becomes a form of freedom, and letting go becomes its own expression of love. The final image, like an offering carried out to sea, captures that surrender: painful, beautiful, and ultimately liberating.

Martin Saint is a Montreal-based singer-songwriter who is perhaps best known as lead singer and guitarist of The Ember Glows and Citylake prior to that. Since The Ember Glows parted ways in 2024 after half a decade and a solid string of releases, Martin has established himself as a solo artist. Apart from writing, recording and performing his own music, he also collaborates with a handful of fellow Montreal artists, such as Johnny Couteau, SU, DJ Sarcastic, and HJ & The Constellations.

"Endless Bridge" is Martin's first new music since his full-length "Seekers" album, released in spring of 2025. With glimmers of Nick Cave, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Bauhaus and The Doors infused through his work, his music presents a unique cinematic mood permeated by poetic lyrics, baritone vocals, and hooks over soundscapes.

"The song "Endless Bridge" is about as close to a love song as I’ll ever get, but there’s a bittersweetness to it. Beginnings, endings, renewals. It expresses faith in the future and letting go of forces holding us back, even if this may take a lifetime. There’s definitely a spiritual undertone tucked in there. Musically, I wanted something that’d sound epic. Something that is melancholic and foggy, but ultimately also uplifting and catchy," says Martin Saint.

"In between the two albums, I went back into the studio to re-record "Endless Bridge", one of my holder songs that I had originally released back in 2017 with my former band Citylake. I felt this song, in particular, deserved a dedicated rework and a new release — under my own name this time around. This song and its performance reflects where I am at this moment in time, as well as how far I’ve come since the period that the song was penned."

On 'Endless Bridge', Martin Saint is accompanied by Julie Abel on piano, Frank Bones on drums, and Jack Vignavong on bass. Recorded and co-produced by Frank Bones and Martin Saint at Indica Studio 24, Studio Pacifique and Martini Lounge, with recording assistance from Olivier René de Cotret, the single was mixed by Frank Bones with cover photography and design by Ursa Minor.

Martin Saint has also published "Under The Full Angry Moon", a quality collection of song lyrics spanning a few years, along with a number of short poems and his own drawings to illustrate specific songs. The book comes with QR codes that lead to the respective recordings. Just as his music combines some of the dark elements of 80s UK post-punk with a touch of psychedelia, this book also blends cinematic imagery with dramatic delivery.

Out October 6th, "Endless Bridge" is available everywhere online, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Work is already underway towards Martin's next full-length album in 2027.

CREDITS
Written and arranged by Martin Saint
Martin Saint - vocals and guitar
Julie Abel - piano
Frank Bones - drums
Jack Vignavong - bass
Recorded by Frank Bones and Martin Saint
at Martini Lounge, Indica Studio 24 and Studio Pacifique
Assisted by Olivier René de Cotret
Mixed and mastered by Frank Bones
Co-produced by Frank Bones and Martin Saint
Cover sleeve photography & design by Ursa Minor


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Kenny Chesney's DOUBLE Double: "Carry On" #1 at Country Aircheck/Mediabase+Billboard in 21 Weeks

Having spent a career looking for songs that connected people to the key moments in their life, Kenny Chesney’s recorded many of the 21st century’s most defining country hits. With “Carry On,” his HEY NOW Records debut, the East Tennessee songwriter-superstar tapped into a simple life philosophy that’s not just topped the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart for the second week, but hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
 
“As a creative spirit, sending songs into the universe that hit people in the heart means everything to me,” Chesney tells Billboard. “That ‘Carry On,’ as my 100th [charted] single, has had so many big moments is humbling. But what really matters is that it’s connecting with people who hear their lives in my music. It’s an honor and privilege. Even more, it’s so much fun to see people’s faces when they’re singing that chorus: ‘If it feels good do it.’”
 
Even more than feeling good, the bartender wisdom – served over a lilting midtempo with a Caribbean breakdown for the bridge – has resonated with the fans. Set in Key West’s historic Schooner Wharf, written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins and Chase McGill, “Carry On” became Chesney’s 100th charting single, set a record for most Top 10s (62) and extended his run as the most No. 1s on the chart, established in 1991.
 
Produced with longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, “Carry On” delivers a freshness and empowerment that hit No. 1 in just 21 weeks! As Ross on the Radio’s Sean Ross wrote, “Country also had its summer comeback vehicle in Kenny Chesney’s ‘Carry On.’”

Following “Carry On” with the sweeping “Remember Me That Way,” a potent perspective-definer that suggests how we frame what was can be as important as how we embrace the moments in real time, Chesney delivers a song that Music Row praises for its “dreamy vibe,” while praising the performance as “clear and true.”
 
“It felt like the right place to go after ‘Carry On,’” Chesney explains. “Both songs really create life philosophies without preaching. How you see things sometimes allows you to remember what was so good, how to really appreciate every moment – and not get lost in what doesn’t really matter in the end.

“When we sang it at the Pinnacle, even as new as ‘Remember Me’ was, you could feel the people who were singing along really putting themselves into that chorus. You could see it on their faces – that they were in those moments – and there’s real freedom in that.”
 
Whether catharsis or appreciation, “Remember Me That Way” delivered 151 first week adds, the most of Chesney’s career after “Carry On” locked the entire panel its first week.

By the time the Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 hits Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on April 24, the song will have built into a full-tilt anthem of gratitude and appreciation.

Kenny Chesney | Photo Credit: Allister Ann

Floating Leaf Entertainment Joins Red Light Management

Floating Leaf Entertainment, the artist management company founded by Jeb Hurt based in Austin, Texas, has joined Red Light Management, bringing its growing roster — including multi-platinum artist Koe Wetzel, Kolby Cooper, Fox & Vead and others — into the global management company founded by Coran Capshaw.

The partnership marks a significant new chapter for Floating Leaf, pairing Hurt’s artist-first approach and track record of developing distinctive talent with Red Light’s expansive global infrastructure, relationships and resources across music, touring, brand partnerships and entertainment.

Under the new partnership, Floating Leaf’s artists will have access to the scale and breadth of Red Light’s worldwide team while continuing to benefit from the hands-on management and creative vision that have defined Hurt’s work. The alliance also creates new opportunities for Floating Leaf to expand its roster and reach while tapping into Red Light’s decades of experience building enduring careers across genres and markets.

“This is about taking what we’ve built at Floating Leaf and giving it an even bigger runway,” said Hurt, Founder of Floating Leaf Entertainment. “We’ve always been incredibly focused on the artist — who they are, what makes them different and how we can help build a career around that. Red Light has an incredible history of doing the same thing at a global level. To bring those philosophies together, with the people and resources they have behind them, is really exciting. I couldn’t be more proud of what our team and artists have accomplished to get us here, and I’m even more excited about what comes next.”

For Red Light, the addition of Floating Leaf further expands its presence in a rapidly evolving country and roots music landscape while bringing Hurt’s emerging management platform into its broader ecosystem.

“Jeb has built something special at Floating Leaf,” said Ben Kline of Red Light Management. “He has an incredible instinct for artists and has earned the kind of trust that you can’t manufacture. Koe, Kolby, Fox & Vead and the rest of the roster are a reflection of that. We’re excited to bring the full breadth of Red Light to the table — our people, our relationships, our global reach and all of the opportunities that come with being part of this organization. There’s a lot of momentum around these artists, and we’re thrilled to be part of their careers.”

The partnership comes at a period of continued growth for Floating Leaf and its roster. Hurt has helped guide Wetzel’s trajectory from Texas-rooted breakout to one of country music’s most prominent arena entertainers, while continuing to develop a roster built around artists with distinct voices and long-term potential.

Now, with the combined strength of Floating Leaf and Red Light, the company is positioned to broaden those opportunities across the global music marketplace.

“This isn’t about changing what Floating Leaf is,” Hurt added. “It’s about having more at our fingertips to serve the artists we believe in. We’ve got the opportunity to dream a little bigger, move a little faster and think globally about what’s possible. That’s a pretty exciting place to be.”

Jeb Hurt | Photo Credit: Justin Cook

About Floating Leaf Entertainment:
Founded by Jeb Hurt, Floating Leaf Entertainment is an artist management company focused on developing distinctive artists and building sustainable, long-term careers. Its roster includes Koe Wetzel, Kolby Cooper, Fox & Vead and more.

About Red Light Management:
Founded by Coran Capshaw, Red Light Management is a global artist management company representing an extensive roster of artists across music and entertainment.

Miranda Lambert Drops Surprise iTunes-Exclusive 'Crisco' Bonus Track: "Seven Year Ache" Feat. Parker McCollum

With her new album Crisco earning acclaim from fans and critics alike following its Oct. 2 release via MCA, Miranda Lambert continues the celebration with a surprise for fans via today’s iTunes exclusive release of “Seven Year Ache” featuring Parker McCollum. The previously unreleased take on Rosanne Cash’s 1981 chart topper is available exclusively when fans download Crisco on iTunes, now through 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 8. Access “Seven Year Ache” HERE and Crisco HERE.
 
The collaboration marks another musical connection between the two Texas natives and friends, who previously joined forces on Lambert’s Postcards From Texas cut “Santa Fe” and have shared the stage on multiple occasions, including spearheading last year’s “Band Together Texas” benefit concert which raised over $8.5 million for flood relief efforts in their home state.

“I love making music with Parker because he’s the real deal,” notes Lambert. “He’s such a natural artist and has that thing you can’t teach. He is authentically himself and you can feel that in his music.”

“Miranda has always been a big inspiration to me as an artist from Texas,” adds McCollum. “Not only is she one of the most incredible songwriters we’ve got but is also hands-down one of my favorite Country voices ever. I'm honored any time I get the chance to work with and learn from her.”

The surprise release comes as Crisco continues to receive widespread critical acclaim for Lambert’s adventurous new musical direction. NPR praises the evolution of the woman who “managed to become a superstar without shedding her riveting idiosyncrasies,” with Rolling Stone declaring that she “has taken what was already one of country music’s most celebrated careers into powerhouse, multi-hyphenate mode.” Slate proclaims her “the reigning queen of contemporary country for going on two decades,” noting that her songs “are always forthright, original, and self-possessed” as demonstrated on the new project celebrated by USA Today as a “disco-diamond world, drenched in country music and smooth-as-butter grooves.”
 
Lambert also continues the Crisco celebration tomorrow, Oct. 6, with a sold-out album release show at Billy Bob’s Texas, before joining Anthony Mason for a sit-down conversation on this Friday’s edition of “CBS Mornings.”
 
For more information, visit MirandaLambert.com and follow on socials @MirandaLambert.

Parker McCollum & Miranda Lambert | Photo Credit: Brayln Kelly Smith

Koe Wetzel + Parker McCollum Reunite for 'Naughty or Nice Tour' This December

Two of Texas’ most original, unbridled stars are teaming up for the holidays once again as Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum reunite for the Naughty or Nice Tour, a five-date co-headlining jaunt across Texas this December.
 
The outing marks the first iteration of the holiday tour in seven years and comes on the heels of both Wetzel and McCollum headlining their own arena tours throughout 2026. Kicking off December 2 at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas, the holiday tour continues through Houston, Corpus Christi and Round Rock before wrapping December 10 at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. Jackson Wendell and Logan Jahnke will support throughout the run.
 
“It’s been a long time coming for us to run it back with this tour,” notes Wetzel. “It felt right to end the year in Texas and make it a party.”

McCollum shares, “Koe and I did this tour for the first time way back in 2017 when we were still just some kids with a dream. Proud to say we've both come a long way since then, and getting to bring this back after some years off is really special. Looking forward to us both being back in Texas again, and I'll do my best to keep Koe from gettin’ too rowdy.”

The Naughty or Nice Tour stops include the following:

December 2 — Helotes, TX — Floore’s Country Store
December 3 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
December 4 — Corpus Christi, TX — Concrete Street Amphitheater
December 5 — Round Rock, TX — Round Rock Amp
December 10 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

Whether it’s hits from their catalogs, remakes from Wetzel’s Wonderland or McCollum’s rendition of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” expect a rowdy yet wonderfully festive night out! 

Fans can access the artist presale beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, October 8 at 10 p.m. local time using the password NAUGHTY. Promoter and local presales begin Thursday, October 8 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. CT.

The Naughty or Nice Tour is also partnering with Fandiem to give fans an opportunity to support causes championed by Wetzel and McCollum. Fans who donate to Koe’s Kids and/or The Ruger Fund will be entered for a chance to win a grand-prize flyaway package to the December 10 show at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth.

Raising Cane’s joins the tour as an official partner.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com or ParkerMcCollum.com.

Swedish Rock Icon ALFONZETTI Announces New Studio Album 'Going For The Kill' Out December 11, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl

Swedish rock icon MATTI ALFONZETTI returns with 'Going for the Kill,' his new studio album set for release on December 11, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The first single and official music video, “Runaway”, are also available today, giving a taste of the upcoming record.

MATTI ALFONZETTI described the single as “very much classic rock, and a favourite of mine. I think it sets the mood for the whole album. It’s pure Alfonzetti!”

Watch the Official Music Video for "Runaway" Below:

'Going for the Kill' is a dynamic melodic rock album that seamlessly blends classic influences with a modern edge. Best known for his soulful voice, powerful delivery, and songwriting prowess, ALFONZETTI once again proves why he’s considered one of Scandinavia’s most enduring and respected rock vocalists.

He stated: “'Going For The Kill' is my way of paying tribute to 70s and 80s AOR rock which I grew up with. I think any fan of that era will understand what this release is about.”

'Going for the Kill' is a tour de force of contemporary AOR and hard-edged melodic rock, taking cues from genre masters such as Foreigner, FM, Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, and Alias, while injecting fresh energy and production polish. From the soaring hooks to the crisp arrangements, the album is a showcase of melodic craft and passionate performance.

On the recordings, MATTI ALFONZETTI not only takes care of lead and backing vocals but also handles bass, rhythm guitars, and keyboards, underlining his multi-instrumental talent and personal investment in the project. The line-up of musicians on the album also includes Dante Alfonzetti (bass on “Going for the Kill” and “When The Gods Play Rock n' Roll”), Staffan Brodén on drums, and Martin Jepsen Andersen on lead guitar.

With a career spanning over four decades, Matti first made waves in the '80s with Bam Bam Boys and went on to front acclaimed acts such as Jagged Edge (UK) and Skintrade, before embarking on a successful solo journey with albums like 'Ready' and 'Machine.' He’s also been a key part of projects like Impera, Red White & Blues, and Road to Ruin, earning a reputation as both a consummate performer and a highly skilled producer and songwriter.

'Going for the Kill' is not just a return - it’s a reaffirmation. A statement album by an artist at the height of his creative powers, it’s essential listening for fans of melodic rock, both classic and contemporary.

Pre-Order 'The Long Road Back' HERE

Line Up:

Matti Alfonzetti - Vocals, guitars, bass, and keyboards

Dante Alfonzetti – Bass on “Going for the Kill” and “When The Gods Play Rock n' Roll”

Staffan Brodén – Drums

Martin Jepsen Andersen – Lead Guitar

SOULFLY, NAILBOMB AND INCITE Tour Enters Final Stretch

The legendary SOULFLY are entering the final stretch of their U.S. tour with NAILBOMB and INCITE. With multiple dates already sold out, the remaining shows in California, Nevada, and Arizona are quickly approaching.

These final dates mark a monumental moment, as NAILBOMB are touring the U.S. for the first time since their formation in 1993. Bringing together the Cavalera legacy across SOULFLY, NAILBOMB, and INCITE, this tour stands as a rare and historic gathering, and will serve as the final 2026 performances for all three bands.

Purchase tickets HERE: https://www.soulfly.com/tour

2026 US Tour Dates 

10/5/26 San Jose, CA - The Ritz 
10/6/26  San Luis Obispo, CA - SLO Brew 
10/7/26 Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewery
10/8/26   Los Angeles, CA - Whisky A Go-Go
10/9/26  Las Vegas, NV  - Swan Dive
10/10/26  Costa Mesa, CA - The Wayfarer
10/11/26  Pomona, CA - The Glass House
10/12/26  San Diego, CA - Soda Bar
10/14/26  Yuma, AZ  - Arizona Marketplace       
10/15/26 Tempe, AZ - The Marquee Theatre

SOULFLY is:

Max Cavalera - Vocals, guitar
Chase Bryant  - Bass
Zyon Cavalera - Drums
Mike De Leon - Guitar

Nailbomb is:

Max Cavalera - Vocals, guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera - Vocals, guitar
Alex Cha - Samples
Jackie Cruz - Bass
Adam Jarvis - Bass

Incite is:
Richie Cavalera – Vocals
Layne Richardson – Guitars
Christopher “EL” – Bass
Lennon Lopez – Drums

EGENDARY ROCKERS TESLA RETURNING TO HOUSE OF BLUES LAS VEGAS MARCH 5 – 13, 2027

Legendary rockers TESLA are returning to House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in 2027. Performances of TESLA: Live in Las Vegas will take place on March 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13, 2027, and are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

 

This marks TESLA’s fifth return engagement at House of Blues Las Vegas, where the band has built a devoted following among fans traveling from around the world to experience their celebrated live performances. During this exclusive five-night run, TESLA will touch all sides of their unique discography, from the heavier electric edge of fan favorites including “Modern Day Cowboy,” “Hang Tough” and “Edison’s Medicine,” to acoustic-driven classics such as “Signs” and “Love Song,” two Top 10 Billboard-charting hits. Fans will also hear songs from TESLA’s critically acclaimed album Homage. Known as America’s blue-collar rock band, TESLA will bring the energy, authenticity and musicianship that have made them a mainstay of rock music for decades to this special five-night engagement.

 

With 25 million records sold worldwide and five consecutive platinum albums, TESLA has established a remarkable legacy that continues to resonate with generations of rock fans. The band is coming off a highly successful 2026 North American summer tour with Mötley Crüe, The Return of the Carnival of Sins, along with the band Extreme, which ran for 33 dates from July through September and concluded September 26th in Ridgefield, Washington.

 

TESLA also recently released the critically acclaimed album Homage through Frontiers Music Srl, a deeply personal collection created as a thank-you to the artists and songs that helped shape the band’s musical DNA. The album pays tribute to some of the greatest vocalists and performers of the 1960s and ’70s, including Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Etta James and James Brown, while showcasing TESLA’s unmistakable ability to make these timeless songs their own.

 

Citi is the official card of TESLA at House of Blues Las Vegas. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10 p.m. PTthrough the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

 

Fan pre-sale tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale starting Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets are available by visiting HouseofBlues.com/LasVegas, MandalayBay.com, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 702-632-7600.

TESLA:

Vocals: Jeff Keith
Guitar: Frank Hannon
Bass: Brian Wheat
Guitar: Dave Rude
Drums: Steve Brown

 

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Thy Catafalque Release New Single “Tömbök”

Today, the two-time Fonogram winner Thy Catafalque is releasing the second single from its quietly expansive thirteenth album. Both the darkest and heaviest song on XIII: Sárga erdő, “Tömbök” is centered around a natural phenomenon that’s reminiscent of daily life’s affect on the human mind.

“In English, ‘Tömbök’ means Masses”, explains Thy Catafalque visionary Tamás Kátai. “The lyrics are about the method of waste disposal by incineration and the process of how the waste is being divided into heat and slag or lifeless masses and how matter shifts its shape during different chemical and physical circumstances. You can apply the phenomenon to how the human mindset is affected by daily life, if you wish, though that’s just an idea”.

Watch the music video for “Tömbök” below:

“This is Thy Catafalque’s first video with the band playing a song”, Kátai continues. “On ‘Tömbök’, we have Gábor Veres on vocals and we also have a flute”.

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

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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.  

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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STARSET Share "t r a n s f u s 1 0 n" Video

STARSET, who've existed at the intersection of music and sci fi for most of their billion-streaming career, recently shared a pair of new tracks —
"p a r a d 0 x 1 c" and  "a n n 1 h 1 l a t 1 0 n" — to the delight of fans.

Today, they share the video for "t r a n s f u s 1 0 n." Watch it below.

"t r a n s f u s 1 0 n" begins with remarkable restraint, pulling listeners into an intimate, deeply personal moment before steadily building into a soaring payoff. Every new layer feels intentional, creating a sense of tension that culminates in one of the album's most emotionally resonant moments. The closing stretch arrives with staggering force, trading quiet vulnerability for an overwhelming surge of heaviness that lands with unmistakable emotional conviction. It's the kind of grand finale that lingers long after the final note.

Since emerging in 2013, Columbus, Ohio's STARSET have become one of modern rock's most distinctive and commercially successful acts, amassing nearly 5 billion global streams, including more than 1.7 billion on Spotify alone, earning RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications, scoring multiple Billboard Mainstream Rock Top 10 hits, and building a devoted global fanbase through cinematic storytelling and immersive live productions that blur the line between concert and science-fiction experience.

Lauded by Forbes as having "one of the most firmly established brands of any modern rock band," STARSET are creating a true multimedia empire with music at its core. STARSET are one of the most successful and visually and conceptually ambitious acts in rock music. The band's impact is best captured in its massive numbers: STARSET have accumulated billions of streams worldwide. Their breakout hit "My Demons" has become a rock staple, earning multi-platinum certifications and dominating alternative and active rock charts. Meanwhile, their cinematic, sci-fi–driven live shows sell out venues across North America, Europe, and beyond — due to the passionate vigor with which their fanbase follows the band.

Continuing to push creative boundaries both on and off the stage, STARSET will bring their transportive live production to cities across North America throughout September and October.

STARSET ON TOUR:
WITH BREAKING BENJAMIN, CHEVELLE, + KAMI KEHOE:
10/02 — Las Vegas, NV — Michelob ULTRA Arena
10/03 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
10/05 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
10/07 — Albuquerque, NM — First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
10/10 — The Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10/12 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
10/13 — Rogers, AR — Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion
10/16 — Tuscaloosa, AL — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheatre
10/17 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
10/19 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/20 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
10/23 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
10/24 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live

NYC art-rockers ECCE SHNAK announce East Coast tour, previewing new album. 'Anna O' single is out now

NYC art-rockers Ecce Shnak are pleased to announce their upcoming nine-date East Coast tour, running November 11 through November 20, marking a significant new step toward the release of their forthcoming full-length, “Dandy Variances”, due in early 2027 via Records, Man Records.

Formed in 2011, Ecce Shnak (pronounced “Eh-kay sh-knock”) is made up of David Roush (composer, bassist and baritone vocalist), Bella Komodromos (vocals), Chris Krasnow (guitar), Gannon Ferrell (guitar), and Henry Buchanan-Vaughn(drums). Known for their mind-blowing live shows, Ecce Shnak was forged in New York’s vibrant experimental music community, having developed a distinctive collision of art-rock ambition, grunge weight, theatrical songwriting, and experimental instincts.

This is the first string of live dates for Ecce Shnak since they hit the West and East Coast, as well as Great Britain, with UK music legends EMF, a relationship that also led to contributing guest vocals on EMF's stellar single 'LGBTQ+ Lover'.

Now Ecce Shnak takes their explosive performances through Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Quebec, Ontario, New York, New York and Maryland. As they move toward a full-length, audiences can hear some new material alongside songs from the band’s catalog, including 2025's 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP, mixed by Nicholas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Wild Nothing, War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy award-winning engineer Joe LaPorta (David Bowie, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend). 

Show-goers will catch an early glimpse of "Dandy Variances", which pushes the band’s established sound into a broader and more ambitious territory, including the singles 'Vincent', 'Eddie, Legalistic Homeslice' and their latest -- 'Anna O'. Combining art-rock swagger, grunge muscle and a distinctly theatrical sense of scale, this was based on a poem penned by Roush's mother Robin Kneubuhl.

Recorded and mixed by Roush and Jeff Lucci, this was mixed with Grammy Award-winning producer Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, Nine Inch Nails) and mastered by multi-platinum engineer Kris Crummett (Sum 41, Sleeping With Sirens).  The music video, directed by LA film producer DJay Brawner, sees Bella Komodromos play Anna, who is deeply distressed and entrapped in an asylum. Through an act of heroic resistance to the abuse, she finally sets herself free.

'Anna O' is out now, available from digital music platforms, including Bandcamp.  Tickets for the tour are already available for sale now.

NOVEMBER 2026 TOUR
Wed, Nov 11 - Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom (with Lee Emi & Cal in Red)
Thu, Nov 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Nikki Lopez (with Coral Moons)
Fri, Nov 13 - New Paltz, NY @ Scry Chappelle
Sat, Nov 14 - Boston, MA @ O'Brien's Pub (with Jordan Dean)
Sun, Nov 15 - Montreal, QC @ L'Esco
Tue, Nov 17 - Toronto, ON @ Dance Cave
Wed, Nov 18 - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
Thu, Nov 19 - Brooklyn, NY @ Main Drag (with Dream Prescription, PUSH! & The After Hours)
Fri, Nov 20 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery (with Catie Turner & Kiss Bang)

'ANNA O' CREDITS
Music by David Roush
Words by Robin Kneubuhl

Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci
Mixed by Mario McNulty
Mastered by Kris Crummett
DJay Brawner - Video Director & Senior Executive Producer
Max Rose - Executive Producer
Co-produced by David Roush, Beth Narducci & Brooks Jones
Single released by Records, Man Records
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR
Ecce Shnak photos by Rose Callahan. Stylist: Fay Leshner

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