Symphonic Metal/Gothic Rock Band CARMERIA Releases New Album Ex Cathedra, Alongside Visualizer For "Phantasma"

October 30, 2026

Australia's CARMERIA present the third studio album Ex Cathedra, an enthralling offering that showcases the next evolution in the band's sound.Released independently today, the new full length centers around finding resilience and joy despite suffering encountered as part of the human experience.

Commenting on the release of Ex Cathedra, singer/songwriter/producer Jordan von Grae shares:
"Personally, Ex Cathedra feels like the culmination of my journey as an artist. As a band, it feels like the record in which we have found our identity.

At its heart, this album is a tribute to perseverance in the face of hardship; to the notion that ‘this too shall pass,’ and the understanding that while we cannot always choose our circumstances, we have the power to choose how we respond to them.

Above all, it is a celebration of our capacity to live fully alongside suffering; to love despite loss, to find belonging in one another, and to find solace in the knowledge that while pain may be an inevitable part of the human experience, the beauty of our lives need not be diminished by it."

On the meaning behind "Phantasma," Jordan von Grae reveals:
"Phantasma explores the ways in which guilt, shame and regret can distort our perception of ourselves. While those feelings can encourage reflection and positive change, they can also become destructive when we allow ourselves to be consumed by the things we cannot change, or accept blame for things that we were never responsible for.

Additionally, 'Phantasma' serves as a reminder not to allow the suffering of the past to eclipse the joy that may still exist in the future, and argues that resilience can sometimes require forgiveness, including forgiveness of oneself. Despite its thematic tone, this song was incredibly fun to put together, and I feel like it perfectly encapsulates the album's sonic philosophy of 'Misery you can dance to.'"

Ex Cathedra was principally written by CARMERIA singer/songwriter/producer Jordan von Grae. Zahija composed “Ex Cathedra,” while Bobrov made additional songwriting contributions to “Wings,” “Phantasma,” “A Rose Divine” and “Echoes of the Dream.”

The recording lineup consists of Jordan von Grae on lead vocals, harmonies and choirs, as well as programming for keys, synths, orchestra and drums; Jerry Zahija on lead and rhythm guitars and solos; and Emma Louise Nagy on bass, acoustic guitars and additional vocals. All drums, keys, synths and orchestration were programmed by von Grae, with the exception of the orchestra on “Ex Cathedra,” which was programmed by Zahija and Robert Ianni.

Ex Cathedra was mixed by Jordan von Grae and mastered by Miro Mastering. The album and single covers were designed by Jordan von Grae, illustrated by Hassane and coordinated by Mishka Bobrov. Album photography was completed by Matt Bartolo.

In 2026, CARMERIA return with their third full-length album, Ex Cathedra, a record that expands the band’s established symphonic and gothic foundations with a stronger melodic rock influence. Centred on the idea that suffering is an unavoidable part of life but despair is not, the album represents a further evolution in CARMERIA’s songwriting, production and visual identity while remaining rooted in the qualities that have defined the band from the beginning: melody, storytelling, independence and connection.

CARMERIA is:

Jordan von Grae — Vocals
Jerry Zahija — Guitars
Mishka Bobrov — Keytar
Emma Louise Nagy — Bass

Connect with CARMERIA:

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/carmeria

SARCATOR Celebrate Release Of New Album The Ones We Follow, Out Now Via Reigning Phoenix Music!

October 30, 2026

Swedish metal trailblazers SARCATOR are celebrating the release of their brand new studio album, The Ones We Follow, out today via Reigning Phoenix Music!

With their fourth full-length offering, SARCATOR push beyond the boundaries of their extreme metal roots and venture into darker, hook-driven territory. Gothic Western atmospheres collide with raw rock ’n’ roll energy, while the band’s signature death and blackened vocals remain firmly intact. Bold, dynamic, and bursting with youthful energy, The Ones We Follow marks another exciting step forward in the band's evolution, showcasing a sound that is unmistakably their own.

There comes a point in every band's journey when experimentation gives way to conviction. When years of searching no longer lead to another reinvention, but to an identity. For Sweden's SARCATOR, that moment has arrived.

Over the past years, SARCATOR have built a reputation as one of Scandinavia's most exciting young heavy bands, earning nominations for both Sweden's P3 Guld and Grammis Awards while sharing stages with Hellripper, 1349 and Midnight. Yet The Ones We Follow is not the culmination of that journey. With new bassist Linus Edmarker now joining the fold, it is where everything comes together.

Rather than asking where they fit within heavy music, SARCATOR follow a far simpler principle:

What serves the song? Every creative decision begins there.

That philosophy has become the band's creative compass, allowing punk urgency, gothic atmosphere, timeless heavy metal, dark rock swagger and extreme metal intensity to coexist naturally. The result is what the band simply calls death's rock; not a genre, but an identity.

The same creative restlessness runs through the entire album. Rather than following expectations, trends or genre boundaries, SARCATOR trusted instinct at every turn. Every creative decision - from the songwriting to the visual world - serves one purpose: the song itself.

In a recent interview with Dead Rhetoric, vocalist and guitarist Mateo Tervonen reflected on the band's musical evolution: “When we wrote the second album, we started to listen to all kinds of music, and it made the album sound more progressive, weird, and rock-oriented, and we have kept that since then.” On the creation of the new album, he said “We were more focused. That shines through in the material as well. It’s very worked through.”

The Ones We Follow is not about looking back or recreating the past. It marks the moment where SARCATOR move forward with complete confidence in who they have become. The songwriting is sharper, the artistic identity clearer, the visual world more immersive and the band's vision more focused than ever before.

What comes next is about seeing who follows.

The Ones We Follow is out now Reigning Phoenix Music.
Order your album copy HERE: https://sarcator.rpm.link/followalbumPR

Upcoming Live Dates:
06.11.2026 Stockholm (Sweden) - Kollektivet Livet + Zadism (Album Release Show!)
07.11.2026 Zebbug (Malta) - Metal at Lust Festival / The Garage
05.12.2026 Falun (Sweden) - Klubb Slammer
19.12.2026 Gothenburg (Sweden) - Monument + The Crown
26-28.08.2027 Næstved (Denmark) - Næstved Metalfest

More dates to be announced.

SARCATOR are:
Mateo Tervonen – Guitar / Vocals
Leo Buchalle – Guitar
Jesper Rosén – Drums

More on SARCATOR:
www.sarcator.com
www.facebook.com/SarcatorSwe
www.instagram.com/sarcatorofficial

Manchester's CAULBEARERS release long-awaited debut 'Come Back Home' album

October 30, 2026

Manchester-based collective Caulbearers presents their debut album 'Come Back Home', released by Single Cell Recordings, off the back of a sell-out album launch gig at The Carlton Club. Sounding a rallying call for unity at the grassroots level and resistance to forces intent on dividing us, this follows the singles ‘Next World’, ‘Twisted Cord’ and the latest, ‘Brothers At The Wheel’. The focus track for the album release is 'Truth'.

Formed in 2007 and led by Damien Mahoney, Caulbearers are known for blending diverse musical styles, including soul, funk, hip-hop, indie pop, dub, nu jazz and folk influences. With contributors hailing from around the UK and Europe, their DIY ethic has coursed through every element of their releases, from design, production, videos and gigs to the recording process itself.

Caulbearers' core players -- Dan Mitchell on bass, Stefan Skrimshire on cello, guitarist Anton Hunter (J. Chambers, Sloth Racket, Beats & Pieces Big Band), percussionist Gavin Mullan, and Will Lenton on sax and keys -- are joined by Somerset ethereal folk artist Ruth Blake on all songs but one, where Bengali-heritage singer Sarah Sayeed guests.

The album title explores the notion of what home is. What can we come back to: is ‘home’ land, family, roots and heritage? The sum of our experiences and connections we make? Or the identities we claim, whether of sexuality, gender, politics or belief? Are they part of us, or masks that give a sense of belonging, purpose and identity? Can we feel at home in the world and within ourselves without them?

These are questions with weight at a time when identity, nationality and race are weaponised to tell people they don’t belong, and when others have long been forced from their homes by colonialism, war and climate change. Caulbearers mastermind Damien Mahoney explains, “I don’t have a fixed idea of what that home is to be coming back to. It feels cyclical for me: I’m drawn to, and cling to, different aspects of it at different times.”

From the chorus of angelic voices that heralds the opening of ‘Harpses’ to the celebratory funk of closing track ‘Once Inseparable’, ‘Come Back Home’ journeys into the underworld of the human psyche, exploring the tensions between self, soul and society. Along the way, it moves through themes of inner turmoil, protest, colonialism, initiation and spirituality, before surfacing in the gratitude and resilience of 'Burst Through The Borders’, finally finding solace, deeper connection and a sense of "home” as the album closes.

Alongside its inward journey, the album turns its anger on the steeply hierarchical society of the UK and elsewhere: a system so woven into the fabric of daily life that it has become almost invisible, and so escapes the scorn it deserves while easier targets take the blame.

With Caulbearers forged in the musical-cultural melting pot of Manchester, ‘Come Back Home’ draws from that rich heritage but with global influences and inspirations. The band themselves emerged in the city's Hulme area as part of the Single Cell Collective, where art and music met activism. Mahoney draws on his experience of growing up and living in northern towns and cities in the UK as much as on the wisdom traditions and music of other cultures.

The chorus of ‘Truth’ was inspired by the rhythm and pattern of chants by Tibetan monks, who invited Mahoney to record them at prayer in the refugee settlement of Bylakuppe, South India. The vocal and cello melody in ‘Paths’ was influenced by a devotional mantra heard once on India’s east coast while Mahoney was recovering in hospital from illness; beneath it, a bassline crosses techno riffs with Gnawa trance. ‘Small Space’ explodes into Cuban horns and an increasingly frenzied sax as the song crescendos.

“The songs are rarely stories specifically, but more like moods, deep emotional states or parallel worlds that we enter into, where scenarios, perspectives and protagonists can shift and morph with a dream-like quality,” says Damien Mahoney. “Out of states of difficulty and uncertainty sometimes come the more positive songs. The words can be the healing themselves, a reminder that transformation and renewal are possible.”

Mixed by Seadna McPhail (Badly Drawn Boy, Jah Wobble, Everything Everything, I Am Kloot, Happy Mondays), this album was recorded by Mahoney and Chris Hamilton at Toast Recordings and Seadna McPhail at Airtight Studio, and mastered by Jim Spencer (New Order, Johnny Marr, Charlatans, Factory Floor) at Eve Mastering.

Rooted in rhythm and groove, alongside dub basslines, epic strings, horns and harmonies, Caulbearers enlisted some heavyweight drummers to lock the album’s beats down including Rob Turner (Go Go Penguin, Elf Traps), Howard Jacobs (Beth Gibbons, Homelife) and mainstay Grenville Harrop (Cherry Ghost).

'Come Back Home' involves 24 contributing artists, including acclaimed Manchester pianist John Ellis (The Cinematic Orchestra, Stone Roses' John Squire, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lily Allen), bassist Alex Berry (The Earlies, King Creosote, Daniel Johnston, Thea Gilmore), renowned violinist Olivia Moore (Jason Singh, Stuart McCallum, Suns of Arqa). Copenhagen violinist Anne Eltard, Welsh composer & trombonist Owain Gruffudd Roberts, flautist Peter Digby-Lee and polyrhythmic pianist Edward Chilvers also feature.

On October 30th, 'Come Back Home' is available everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

The Force's Finest Failures X-COPS Disturb the Peace with Surprise Release of New 7" 'Confidential' Out Now via Pit Records

October 30, 2026

Today, X-COPS unexpectedly unleash their new 7" 'Confidential,' the most ass-kicking thing caught on tape since Rodney King! The upper crust of lowlife ex-law enforcement have circled back to beat you 7 inches from your life (also available on all streaming platforms), out now via Pit Records. This will be the FINAL RECORDING WITH THIS LINE-UP! That is, unless Prisoner 8048675309 can successfully file his emergency appeal before his date with the needle.

'Confidential' is decorated with 3 new original law enforcement anthems, including “Smartass (Hands Up),” a pig-pounding party of ex-police paradise all about pummeling pathetic pricks into potato-peeling pamper-whiny paste.

When asked for comment on the new 7", Lt Louie Scrapinetti said, “Fu*k Off.”

In 1995, the X-COPS searched your cavity! In 1996, they beat you down! In 2024, they lit your ass up! Now, in 2026, they're back to teach all you infinitesimal mongrels the painful ART OF SHUTTING YOUR FU*KING MOUTHS!

Order 'Confidential' HERE

The X-COPS will be patrolling this fall with GWAR, Midnight, and Mac Sabbath on the "Gor Gor Must Die!" Tour. Also, see them in international waters with the Headbanger's Boat featuring Lamb of God, Zakk Sabbath, Dillinger Escape Plan, In Flames, and many more!

X-COPS Live:

Oct 27: Charlottesville, VA - The Jefferson Theater*

Oct 28: Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade*

Oct 29: Jacksonville, FL - FIVE*

Oct 30-Nov 3: Miami, FL - Headbangers Boat

Nov 4: Ft Lauderdale, FL - Revolution*

Nov 5: Orlando, FL - The Beacham*

Nov 6: Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues*

Nov 7: Winston-Salem, NC - The Ramkat*

Nov 8: Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl*

Nov 9: Little Rock, AR - The Hall*

Nov 10: Dallas, TX - AM/FM*

Dec 3: Milwaukee, MI - The Rave*

Dec 4: Detroit, MI - The Crofoot Ballroom*

Dec 5: Cleveland, OH - House of Blues*

Dec 6: Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre*

Dec 8: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club*

Dec 9: Worcester, MA - The Palladium*

Dec 10: New York, NY - Palladium Times Square*

Dec 11: Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore*

Dec 12: Norfolk, VA - The NorVa*

* Supporting GWAR

X-COPS are:

X-Sheriff Tubb Tucker - Vocals

X-Sargent Al DePansia - Guitar and Vocals

X-Lieutenant Louie Scrapinetti - Guitar and Vocals

X-Officer Ed Banger - Bass

X-Inmate #8048675309 -Drums

X-Bike Cop Biff Buff - Vocals

X Agent Zypygski, the “Zipper Pig” - Vocals

The Prisoner - Vocals

THE NERVES BEST COLLECTION OUT NOW ON THIRD MAN RECORDS

October 25, 2026

Out on Third Man Records, the definitive anthology from groundbreaking power pop pioneers The Nerves. Released in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Los Angeles-based trio’s self-titled 1976 EP and only official release of their all-too-brief lifespan, The Nerves – Best Collection gathers 66 glorious minutes of studio, live, and demo recordings, compiled in close association with surviving members Paul Collins and Peter Case along with the late Jack Lee’s daughter Cynthia.

STREAM / PURCHASE THE NERVES 'BEST COLLECTION'

WATCH THE FULL ARCHIVAL PERFORMANCE VIDEO BELOW

Leng Tch'e Break Silence with New EP 'Hammered Into Collapse'

October 24, 2026

Belgian razorgrind band Leng Tch’e are breaking a decade-long silence with the release of Hammered Into Collapse. Their new two song EP features the smashing title track, as well as its latest crushing single “Voided”.

Listen to Hammered Into Collapse Below.

Hammered into Collapse is out now on all digital streaming platforms via Season of Mist.

Stream

https://orcd.co/lengtchehic

Two decades in, Leng Tch’e still sound like a band settling a score with time itself. “Hammered Into Collapse” is built around the image of a parasite that has fed on its host for 20 years without ever being sated. “Voided” builds to an apocalyptic scale, filling with insanity until it’s devoured whole.

Hammered Into Collapse was recorded at Hearse Studio with engineer Lander Cluyse, mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit Recording Studio and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Known for working with God’s Hate, Full and Hell and Vitriol, Young helps situate Leng Tche’s new EP within a current, heavier-leaning corner of the grind and death metal landscape.

Hammered into Collapse arrives as proof of life. The EP, led by its title track released September 24 ahead of the full two-song set on October 23, marks LENG TCH’E’s first new material since 2017’s Razorgrind, closing a gap of nearly a decade for the Belgian grindcore unit. Mixed by Taylor Young, whose recent credits include God’s Hate, Full of Hell and Vitriol, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, the record plants the band inside a contemporary, physically punishing strain of US extreme metal rather than simply picking up where they left off. Two tracks, under seven minutes combined, no ceremony: a band closing distance on its own catalogue after a long and, at times, uncertain silence.

The band’s roots go back to early 2001, when drummer Sven De Caluwé, later of Aborted, founded the project in Ghent alongside guitarist Glen Herman, vocalist Isaac Roelens and bassist Kevin Loosveld, initially under the name Anal Torture. The rechristening took its cue from the historical Chinese execution method of the same name, death by a thousand cuts, a fittingly literal image for a band built on attrition and incremental brutality rather than spectacle. Grindcore was the chassis, but hardcore, death metal and looser, stoner-adjacent detours were folded in almost immediately, and the resulting hybrid earned a name of its own: razorgrind.

That name stuck fast, though the lineup did not. Death by a Thousand Cuts, released in 2002 on the Italian label Spew barely a year after the band’s formation, established the template and generated enough underground noise that Willowtip picked up ManMadePredator for US release the following year. Personnel shuffled constantly through this period, guitarists and vocalists rotating in and out, but the songwriting held its shape, and by 2005 Leng Tch’e had signed to Relapse Records for The Process of Elimination, the album that took them past cult-underground status. Hooked riffing married to some of the fastest material the band had written yet caught the attention of the wider grind and death metal circuit, earning festival slots at Furyfest, Graspop, Summer Breeze and Maryland Deathfest alongside international touring runs.

Marasmus followed in 2007, thickening the death metal end of the band’s sound. That same year brought the rupture that would define the band’s next phase: De Caluwé’s departure left the lineup without a single founding member. Rather than folding, the reconstituted band pushed forward. Hypomanic (2010) continued the work of widening the band’s musical vocabulary and kept them on the road, with stops at Hellfest, Neurotic Deathfest, Motocultor and Metalfest, but seven years then passed before Razorgrind materialized in 2017. Named for the style the band had spent over a decade refining, it was received in grind circles as a genuine return to form, arguably the strongest record the band had made since losing its original architect, and confirmation that the post-2007 lineup had fully made the sound its own.

What came after was quiet, though not empty. The band never stopped playing live, a 2026 appearance at Gullegem Metal Fest confirmed as much, but no new recorded material surfaced for nearly nine years, an absence long even by a band whose entire career has been built on patience and gaps. The lineup that emerges on the other side of that silence is Serge Kasongo on vocals, Jan Hallaert on guitar, Olivier Coppens on drums and Nicolas Malfeyt on bass and backing vocals, a unit that has now spent longer together than any prior configuration of the band.

Hammered into Collapse was recorded at Hearse Studio with engineer Lander Cluyse, built around a single escalating idea: two decades of denial giving way, all at once, to what the lyrics call cerebral hijack. Serge Kasongo’s words track a narrator who spent a lifetime avoiding a reckoning only to find it arrives anyway, swallowing and digesting the wasted time in real time. “Voided” takes the same collapse and pushes it outward, past the individual and into something closer to apocalypse, spiralling from mental unravelling to total blackout, into the void. Where the title track stays claustrophobic and internal, “Voided” opens up until the personal and the cosmic blur together.

LENG TCH’E HAVE EARNED THEIR SILENCES.

Nine years on from Razorgrind, the wait is over and the collapse has arrived.

Turn it up.

Line-up:

Serge Kasongo — Vocals
Jan Hallaert — Guitar
Olivier Coppens — Drums
Nicolas Malfeyt — Bass, Backing Vocals

Follow Leng Tch’e:
Website: https://lengtche.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lengtche/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lengtche.official/

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Bandcamp: https://bandcamp.com/lengtche

Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/54705-leng-tch’e

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EB2IrfvbTwc4MBfSY1Sny

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/leng-tche/73629702

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/5605

Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/3889603

TURMION KÄTILÖT - "Resodance" Out NOW !

October 24, 2026

Finnish industrial metal pioneers TURMION KÄTILÖT proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated twelfth studio album, Resodance, out now via Nuclear Blast Records. The new record marks another milestone in the band's evolution, seamlessly blending their signature electronic-infused metal chaos with deep, conceptual artistry.

Produced by Mikko Tegelman alongside the band, Resodance masterfully captures the raw intensity and immediacy of Turmion Kätilöt's legendary live performances. At the same time, it introduces a carefully constructed conceptual framework that sets it apart from traditional releases.

As vocalist and co-founder MC Raaka Pee describes it:

"Resodance completes a circle while continuing an endless cycle, much like the Ouroboros – the eternal serpent devouring its own tail. Every song represents an hour, every note its own colour and character. Across twelve tracks unfolds a continuous dance of resonance, where every moment finds its own distinct tone."

This overarching philosophy runs deep throughout the record. Rather than simply delivering another collection of individual songs, Resodance presents a dynamic, 12-track journey where tension, melody, and heavy industrial rhythms constantly interact. The result is a sonic experience that feels both grandly cinematic and aggressively immediate.

To celebrate the global release, the band has also dropped an epic, visually stunning music video for the new focus track, ‘Näe Minut’.

Watch the video for 'Näe Minut' below:

Listen to Resodance:
https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/resodance

The Ultimate Live Spectacle: Colossal Disco

The strategic release of Resodance serves as the perfect fuel for the band's most massive headlining milestone to date.
On October 24, 2026—just one day after the full record drops—TURMION KÄTILÖT will host their monumental "Colossal Disco" event at the legendary Helsinki Ice Hall (Helsingin jäähalli).

Several thousand fans are set to pack the arena, ready to bring the ice-ring to a definitive boil.

To further support the new release, the band will take their legendary, high-octane live show across Europe in February 2027. The tour promises to bring the industrial dance floor to life, featuring a mix of brand-new tracks from Resodance alongside fan-favorite anthems.

17.02. DE ESSEN - Turock
18.02. NL HAARLEM - Patronaat
19.02. NL ARNHEM - Willemeen
20.02. DE BERLIN - Cassiopeia
21.02. PL WARSAW - Hydrozagadka
22.02. PL KRAKOW - Zaścianek
23.02. AT VIENNA - Szene Wien
24.02. DE MUNICH - Backstage
25.02. CH PRATTELN - Z7
26.02. FR PARIS - Backstage by the Mill
27.02. DE WEIHER - Live Music Hall

Ticket Link:
https://turmionkatilot.com/shows/

Line up:
MC Raaka Pee - vocals
Master Bates - bass
Run-Q - keyboard
DQ - drums
Shag-U - vocals
Bobby Undertaker - guitar

social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turmion_katilot_official
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@turmion_katilot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turmionkatilot/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtMLgHI32rJZO4ph6YMpbw

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. HIT FULL THROTTLE WITH NEW EP 'FOUND ON ROAD DEAD' AND "BIG ASS GUN" VIDEO

October 20, 2026

Southern California's BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. are putting the pedal to the metal with today's release of their explosive debut EP, FOUND ON ROAD DEAD, available now via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate, the Inland Empire hardcore wrecking crew has unleashed a brand new music video for the EP's pit-destroying anthem ‘BIG ASS GUN,’ directed by Chris Klumpp (156/Silence, Currents).

Clocking in at just under two minutes, ‘BIG ASS GUN’ is a relentless barrage of crushing riffs, bone-rattling breakdowns and irresistible two-step grooves. Already a fan favorite at the band's notoriously chaotic live shows, the track wastes absolutely no time getting down to business, delivering a concentrated dose of hardcore brutality designed to incite immediate headbanging and full-scale mosh pit destruction. No filler, no wasted motion, just pure, unfiltered aggression.

Stream/Purchase FOUND ON ROAD DEAD: https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/found-on-road-dead

WATCH ‘BIG ASS GUN’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

The five-track FOUND ON ROAD DEAD EP is a thunderous introduction to one of hardcore's most outrageous new acts. Hailing from California's Inland Empire, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have carved out their own lane in the heavy music underground, combining pulverizing metallic hardcore, massive breakdowns and an unapologetically over-the-top monster truck aesthetic. From the punishing assault of previously released single "DRAGGING MEAT" to the sheer blunt-force impact of "BIG ASS GUN," the EP delivers an uncompromising soundtrack to absolute mayhem.

In addition to its digital release, FOUND ON ROAD DEAD is being offered in several collectible physical editions. The limited Black Tire Edition, a 10-inch tire-inspired vinyl pressing, is available beginning October 20th, alongside a new EP T-shirt. Two additional vinyl variants, the F.O.R.D. Edition and the Crusher Edition (independent record store exclusive), are available for pre-order starting October 20th, with both editions scheduled for release on December 11th.

Coinciding with the release, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. will embark on their first North American headlining tour today, October 20th, kicking things off in San Diego, CA. The extensive coast-to-coast trek will bring the band's explosive live show to more than two dozen cities across the United States and Canada before concluding November 25th in Pomona, CA.

The tour features support from CHAMBER, MUGSHOT, LOAD THA NINE, SURFACED, RESTRICTOR PLATE and LIE on select dates, along with an appearance at Warped Tour Orlando.

Following that, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. will head to the UK in January for a headlining tour with support from local hardcore crew PINTGLASS.

Tickets and additional tour information: https://bigasstruckie.com/

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Oct 10 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest

Oct 20 - San Diego, CA - Corazon Del Barrio^

Oct 21 - San Francisco, CA - Neck of the Woods^

Oct 23 - Portland, OR - High Limit Room^

Oct 24 - Spokane, WA - The District Bar^

Oct 25 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon^

Oct 26 - Boise, ID - The Shredder^

Oct 28 - Denver, CO - Ante Up^

Oct 30 - Minneapolis, MN - Underground Music Venue*

Oct 31 - Chicago, IL - Gods of Chaos

Nov 1 - Milwaukee, WI - X Ray Arcade*

Nov 2 - Detroit, MI - Catacombs at the Sanctuary*

Nov 3 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground*

Nov 4 - Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s*

Nov 5 - Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar*

Nov 7 - Hartford, CT - Webster Underground#*

Nov 9 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery#*

Nov 10 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Upstairs#*

Nov 11 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus#*

Nov 12 - Philadelphia, PA - Ukie Club#*

Nov 13 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club#*

Nov 14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Purgatory)#*

Nov 15 - Orlando, FL - Warped Tour Orlando

Nov 17 - Houston, TX - The End~

Nov 18 - Dallas, TX - Three Links~

Nov 20 - San Antonio, TX - Rock Box~

Nov 23 - Mesa, AZ - Rosetta Room~

Nov 24 - Las Vegas, NV - American Legion Post 8~

Nov 25 - Pomona, CA - The Glass House

^Load Tha Nine

#Restrictor Plate

*Surfaced

~Lie

UK TOUR DATES:

Jan 1 - Newcastle, UK - The Grove

Jan 22 - Glasgow, UK - Classic Grand

Jan 23 - Liverpool, UK - Rough Trade

Jan 24 - London, UK - Downstairs at The Dome

Jan 25 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms

Jan 27 - Leeds, UK - Boom

Jan 28 - Bristol, UK - Exchange

Jan 29 - Portsmouth, UK - Kola

Jan 30 - Birmingham, UK - Flapper

Jan 31 - Manchester, UK - Rebellion

Feb 2 - Dublin, IE - The Grand Social

Feb 3 - Belfast, UK - The Limelight 2

About BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:

Born in the Inland Empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions.

2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp.

Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again.

Big riffs. Big energy. BIG ASS TRUCK.

Follow BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:

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GAVIN ADCOCK GIFTS FANS THE 26TH TRACK FROM THE DAY I HANG IT UP: “MOST WANTED” OUT NOW

October 16, 2026

Georgia native Gavin Adcock is gifting fans with the 26th track off The Day I Hang It Up. “Most Wanted,” which was previously a physical-exclusive bonus track, is available now on streaming platforms. Listen BELOW.

Written by Adcock, Jack Hummel, Ben Hayslip and David Lee Murphy, “Most Wanted” is a play on words, juxtaposing a man’s reputation as an outlaw with the allure of the woman who has captured his attention:

It’s my face on the poster baby
But just like a thief, you steal the show
Some folks say I’m a real bad man
But baby, you’re Most Wanted

The Day I Hang It Up spans 26 tracks, with Adcock featured as a co-writer on all but four songs. Produced by Jay Rodgers, the album also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook.

The album inspired the name of Adcock’s headlining The Day I Hang It Up Tour, which is currently underway. Adcock recently extended the run into 2027 with Blake Whiten supporting on 12 additional dates. Following performances in Australia in March, Adcock will embark on the second leg of The Day I Hang It Up Tour on April 1, kicking off at Gatton Park in Lexington, KY, followed by two nights at The Factory in St. Louis, MO and stops in eight additional cities, including Oklahoma City, OK, Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD. Tickets for the newly announced shows are on sale today at 10am local time at GavinAdcockMusic.com.

The official music video for “Us Again” featuring Treaty Oak Revival premiered simultaneously with the album release. Directed by Jack Owens and produced by Sydney Hampton, the video builds a narrative around the push-and-pull of a toxic relationship, with the narrator assured that despite the relationship ending, “I know we’ll wind up us again.” Watch HERE.

Offering a mix of heartbreak, love, and outlaw country influences, The Day I Hang It Up also adds a layer of depth to the country star’s repertoire. Songs including “Shoes” and “Rockstar Life” delve deeper into the cost of rising fame, while “Holes In The Boat” offers an honest look at trying to balance masculinity and vulnerability concerning mental health. The album left The Tennessean remarking Adcock as "a voice capable of withstanding an enduring career."

The Day I Hang It Up is Adcock’s third album release in three years, and follows the success of his previous album, Own Worst Enemy, which arrived as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart AND the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release (Aug 15, 2025). Before that, his major-label debut album Actin’ Up Again became the highest streaming major-label Country debut from a solo male artist in 2024, with more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams the week of release, and was 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the entire genre.

Gavin Adcock The Day I Hang It Up 2026-2027 Tour
Newly Announced Dates in Italics

Oct. 16            Coca-Cola Amphitheater || Birmingham, AL
Oct. 17            First Security Amphitheater || Little Rock, AR
Oct. 22            Fishers Event Center || Fishers, IN
Oct. 23            Knoxville Civic Coliseum || Knoxville, TN
Oct. 24            Koka Booth Amphitheatre || Cary, NC
Oct. 29            Bojangles Coliseum || Charlotte, NC
Oct. 30            Enmarket Arena || Savannah, GA
Oct. 31            Hertz Arena || Estero, FL
Nov. 6             MGM Music Hall at Fenway || Boston, MA
Nov. 7             Santander Arena || Reading, PA
Nov. 13           Masonic Temple Theatre || Detroit, MI
Nov. 14           Van Andel Arena || Grand Rapids, MI
Dec. 10            The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas || Las Vegas, NV
March 6           Meatstock Gippsland || Melbourne, Australia
March 13         Meatstock Toowoomba || Toowoomba, Australia
April 1             Gatton Park || Lexington, KY
April 2             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 3             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 10           SJB Pavilion || Oxford, MS
April 29           Salem Civic Center || Salem, VA
May 1              The St. Augustine Amphitheatre || St. Augustine, FL
May 7              The Zoo Amphitheatre || Oklahoma City, OK
May 8              White Oak Music Hall || Houston, TX
May 13            Virginia Credit Union LIVE! || Richmond, VA
May 14            Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena || Atlantic City, NJ
May 15            Pier Six Pavilion || Baltimore, MD
May 27            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX
May 28            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX

About Gavin Adcock:
Gavin Adcock, dubbed by Billboard as "one of country music’s most buzzed-about artists” is a Georgia native, born and raised in Watkinsville. Former Georgia Southern University football player, Gavin grew up working on his family’s cattle farm and dreamt of riding bulls in the PBR. He started writing songs in high school, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2021, when Adcock tore his knee playing football, that he used his healing time to record and release his first original single. Since then, Gavin has collectively amassed more than 3 BILLION global streams across singles including the fan-favorite, RIAA PLATINUM-certified, “A Cigarette,” GOLD-certified songs “Run Your Mouth,” “Deep End,” “Four Leaf Clover” and more. His album, Actin’ Up Again, was crowned the largest major-label country debut from a solo male artist released in 2024 and was the year’s top streaming major-label debut across the genre. Within less than a year, Adcock more than doubled his previous streaming record with over 25 MILLION first week US streams on new album Own Worst Enemy, released August 15, 2025. Own Worst Enemy debuted as the top new Country album on the Billboard 200 Country Chart (No. 4) and top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart (No. 14) week of release. In the Spring of 2026 Gavin was able to add Executive Producer to his achievements, with the release of Adcock’s brainchild, Country Never Dies, enlisting the help of nine artist peers to join him on the special, timeless, project. The MusicRow Awards’ “Discovery Artist of the Year” nominee has also won over the hearts of both Country music fans and music industry alike, leading to his New Artist of the Year nominations at both the 60th & 61st ACM Awards. Taking his music to the fans, Adcock is currently underway on The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026, marking the fourth extensive headlining tour since 2024. The tour’s namesake and Adcock’s newest album, The Day I Hang It Up, is available now.

K. MICHELLE BRINGS HER COUNTRY ROOTS TO LIFE ON NEW ALBUM JESUS & WHISKEY, OUT NOW

October 16, 2026

Today, MULTI-PLATINUM powerhouse K. Michelle releases Jesus & Whiskey — a hotly anticipated album that marks her first full-length Country project. A major turning point for the Memphis-born singer/songwriter, the album offers up a fearless selection of songs drawn from her experiences in faith, resilience, self-discovery, and much more. Listen to Jesus & Whiskey below.

Out now via Real Outlawz Records, Inc. under exclusive license to This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a BBR Music Group, Jesus & Whiskey emerged from a passionate return to her Country roots, with K. Michelle tapping into lifelong inspirations like Lee Ann Womack and The Judds. As she channeled her musical heritage into the album’s intimate storytelling, she joined forces with an A-list lineup of co-writers, including ERNEST (Jelly Roll, Post Malone), Ant Clemons (Beyoncé, SZA), and Jamie Moore (Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line). A thrilling new platform for her magnetic vocals, Jesus & Whiskey brings a bold new vulnerability to K. Michelle’s songwriting while delivering her most sonically daring work to date.

Mainly produced by Kristian Bush (Brooks & Dunn), Jesus & Whiskey embodies a lush and potent brand of Country achieved with the help of esteemed musicians like guitarist Tom Bukovac (Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill) and drummer Shannon Forrest (Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts). In a stunning display of her uncompromising musicality, the album encompasses everything from the breakneck-paced “Yodel” (a wildly playful romp spotlighting the jaw-dropping yodeling skills that earned her a music scholarship to Florida A&M University) to the steel-laced and slow-burning “If It Ain’t Broke.” Along with previously released songs like the soul-baring title track and scorching power ballad “Jack Daniel’s,” Jesus & Whiskey also includes standouts like “Handle On It” — a rootsy and reflective anthem for standing tall in the face of struggle and adversity. Check out the full tracklist below.

Tonight (10/16) at The Fillmore New Orleans, K. Michelle kicks off Jesus & Whiskey Weekend: a three-night run of live dates showcasing songs from the new album alongside fan favorites from every era of her boundary-pushing career. Also including stops at House of Blues Dallas tomorrow night (10/17) and House of Blues Houston on Sunday (10/18), the celebration will include a special Meet & Greet with K. Michelle for all fans who purchase Jesus & Whiskey on-site. Click here for tickets to all three dates of Jesus & Whiskey Weekend.

The follow-up to 2023’s I’m the Problem, Jesus & Whiskey arrives as the seventh studio album in an acclaimed discography that began with K. Michelle’s GOLD-certified 2013 debut Rebellious Soul. While carving out a groundbreaking career as an artist, entrepreneur, author, executive, and more, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star has steadily built a powerful catalog including five consecutive Billboard-charting LPs along with smash hits like the PLATINUM-certified “Can’t Raise a Man” and radio-dominating “Scooch” (a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart).

Produced by Aaron “Dubba-AA” Lockhart & William “The Lottery” Mosley *
Produced by Kristian Bush +
Produced by Kristian Bush & Jeff Balding #
Produced by Jamie Moore ^

ABOUT K. MICHELLE:
A boundary-shattering force of nature, K. Michelle has built a powerhouse career that cuts across culture, entertainment and business — boldly staking her claim as an artist, entrepreneur, author, executive, actress, television personality and restaurateur. With more than 12 million social media followers, the Memphis-born multi-threat recently joined “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and stepped into an unprecedented era by signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville for her first-ever Country album, Jesus & Whiskey. A thrilling new turn for the former “Love and Hip-Hop” star, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter’s latest LP adds to a stacked catalog that includes five consecutive Billboard-charting albums, beginning with Rebellious Soul, a 2013 release that debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and introduced the world to her one-of-a-kind mix of indomitable spirit, uncompromising candor, and deep sensitivity. Raised in a household where Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston played alongside Country icons like The Judds and Lee Ann Womack, she later earned a music scholarship to Florida A&M University thanks to her phenomenal yodeling talents. Soon after releasing her sixth studio album, I’m the Problem (a 2023 LP featuring “Scooch,” a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart), K. Michelle reconnected with her Country roots and took the stage at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, then made her CMA Fest Nissan Stadium debut in 2025 with a breathtaking performance of “Jack Daniel’s” — a fiercely personal scorcher born from her longtime desire to merge Country-leaning lyrics with smoldering R&B grooves. With Jesus & Whiskey out now, K. Michelle fully embraces the genre that first shaped her as an artist, offering a captivating collection that blends classic Country storytelling with the soulful originality that’s always defined her career.

BLOOD MOTHER + ANTHROPONEURAL Collide with Two New Industrial Horror Singles

October 16, 2026

Two forces from opposite sides of the underground converge as post black metal project BLOOD MOTHER and industrial horror outfit ANTHROPONEURAL join forces for a two-track collaboration that blurs the boundaries between extreme metal, industrial techno, and cinematic horror.

Rather than simply combining genres, the collaboration treats them as different expressions of the same darkness: weight, tension, distortion, atmosphere, and release. The result is a pair of tracks built for listeners who live somewhere between the mosh pit and the warehouse floor. The offering can now be heard below.

“The New Flesh” plunges into a world of mechanical violence and psychological unease, combining the relentless physicality of industrial techno with the darker textures of extreme metal and horror cinema. Driven by pounding electronic rhythm, distorted sonic architecture, ominous melodic elements, and visceral vocal material, the track feels less like a conventional genre crossover and more like the soundtrack to something mutating in real time. It is cold, physical, hypnotic, and threatening—music for the moment when machinery, flesh, and consciousness begin to blur together.

Where "The New Flesh" feels mechanical and brutal, "The Night Fires" moves deeper into the cinematic and ritualistic. The track builds an atmosphere of nocturnal dread around heavy electronic propulsion, dark melodic textures, and the sense of something ancient moving beneath the surface.

Rather than following a traditional metal or techno structure, "The Night Fires" unfolds like a horror sequence—building tension, introducing increasingly ominous textures, and allowing the electronic and metal elements to become part of the same sonic landscape. Together, the two tracks form a natural pairing:

"The New Flesh" — the machine.

"The Night Fires" — the ritual.

Two worlds. One dark frequency. Blood Mother's visceral approach to heavy music meets Anthroponeural's obsession with industrial rhythm, horror atmosphere, and cinematic sound design, creating a collaboration that refuses to sit neatly inside either genre.

For fans of industrial metal, extreme metal, hard techno, dark electronic music, horror soundtracks, and the darker corners of underground culture, the two tracks offer a meeting point between the club and the abyss.

This isn't metal with a techno beat added.

It isn't techno dressed up in metal aesthetics.

It's something built from the same raw materials: distortion, aggression, tension, darkness, and release.

Enter the dark.

Rick Giordano, the composer behind THE LION'S DAUGHTER, has re-emerged as BLOOD MOTHER, a devastating new project that combines the post black metal horrors of TLD with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and Western Americana attitude. Forged in themes of isolation, paranoia, violence and terror, dark and synth-driven ambience coalesces with bouts of chaotic and desperate black metal, while also honing in on the grit and desolation that was no doubt inspired by Giordano’s upbringing in the rugged American heartlands. Combined with the commanding aggression of Giordano's vocal attack, BLOOD MOTHER offers the score to your own personal horror film.

BLOOD MOTHER recently debuted its first studio album, which can be found at THIS LOCATION and can be ordered via the official webstore HERE or via Bandcamp HERE.

Giordano is accompanied on this self titled debut album by Erik Ramsier, long time drummer and percussionist for the Lion's Daughter, with artwork by renowned graphic novelist The Salamander King.

ANTHROPONEURAL is a dark electronic entity operating at the intersection of hard industrial techno, extreme metal, and cinematic horror.

Built from pounding rhythms, distorted electronics, ominous synths, and ritualistic sound design, Anthroponeural creates music that feels less like a genre and more like an environment—somewhere between a warehouse rave, a horror film, and a descent into something primal.

The sound draws from hard techno, industrial, metal, horror cinema, and experimental electronics, combining relentless physicality with dark cinematic atmosphere.

Ritual-grade techno from the abyss.

The cover artwork for BLOOD MOTHER's self-titled debut was created by The Salamander King

Rick Giordano, the composer behind THE LION'S DAUGHTER, is re-emerging as BLOOD MOTHER, a devastating new project that combines the post black metal horrors of TLD with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and Western Americana attitude. Forged in themes of isolation, paranoia, violence and terror, dark and synth-driven ambience coalesces with bouts of chaotic and desperate black metal, while also honing in on the grit and desolation that was no doubt inspired by Giordano’s upbringing in the rugged American heartlands. Combined with the commanding aggression of Giordano's vocal attack, BLOOD MOTHER offers the score to your own personal horror film.

Accompanied on this self-titled debut album by Erik Ramsier, longtime drummer and percussionist for the Lion's Daughter, with artwork by renowned graphic novelist The Salamander King, BLOOD MOTHER isn’t just a reboot, but rather a reinvention. While it still draws from many of THE LION'S DAUGHTER’s original influences, and therefore, the project also defies generic classification much like its predecessor, BLOOD MOTHER is still a clear evolution from what came before. “After 18 years of releasing music and touring the world, the daughter had to die so that the mother could live,” explains Giordano of the new project.

As a fully independent entity, BLOOD MOTHER has no chains, no bounds, and no master. Self-releasing this project with the help of world renowned independent artist manager Wolf Mountain Productions, Giordano is paving his own path and asserting his dominance over the oppressive music industry. Like a renegade cowboy, he joins the ranks of other modern artists who have abandoned all standards and practices to usher in a new era of artist ownership and DIY supremacy. “I've never been a person that neatly fits in with any group, or made music that neatly fits into any category, so it just makes sense to operate independently,” Giordano explains. “I also look at the current state of the music and most of the bands that are popular now, and think why the fuck would I want anything to do with that?”

Like a ghost riding out from the desert, Blood Mother is here to paint the town a shade of red found only in Hell... before burning it all to the ground.

Lineup:
Rick Giordano: Guitar, bass, synth, vocals

Erik Ramsier: Drums

For Fans Of: Ulver, Darkspace, Blut Aus Nord, Cult of Luna, Sunn O))), Wayfarer

Cover Artist: The Salamander King

Album Credits:

Mixing by Ryan Wasoba

Mastering by Joel Hatstat

Distribution/management: Wolf Mountain Productions

Links:

Eivør celebrates album release with new video 'Og Mánin Græt / And The Moon Cried'

October 16, 2026

Faroese visionary artist EIVØR today releases her stunning new album Tungl (16th October, Nuclear Blast Records).

To mark the occasion, you can now watch the new video for 'Og Mánin Græt / And The Moon Cried' below:

Get Tungl here: https://eivor.bfan.link/tungl

Eivør comments: "The song is about a faint memory that still lingers, almost like a dream.

"I remember looking up at the moon in the dark sky when I was little, wondering why it always looked so sad. I would imagine all sorts of reasons, and my imagination would just wander off.

"The music video for this track was created by the incredible Gwenaël Akira. I just love how he understands my music in such a visual way and how he manages to capture the raw emotions, nature and a distorted dream like reality that captures the essence of this song beautifully."

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

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

Eivør has spent the summer performing across Europe, presenting a select number of headline concerts and appearing at leading festivals including Paléo Festival, Brutal Assault and Summer Breeze. She has two summer performances left, at ArcTanGent (UK) and Sun and Thunder Festival (Spain).

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

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

For all tickets please head to: Shows — Eivør

EIVØR: 2026 TOUR DATES

22 Aug - UK Compton Martin @ ArcTanGent Festival
27 Aug - ES Fuengirola @ Sun and Thunder Festival

ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS

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

EIVØR: NORTH AMERICA 2026

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

EIVØR: EUROPE 2027

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

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

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

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

As Eivør herself says:

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

Lou Reed immortalized: Chris Connelly presents 'Doo Wop In The Dark: A Portrait of Lou Reed' album

October 16, 2026

Iconic Chicago-based artist Chris Connelly has released his new album 'Doo Wop In The Dark: A Portrait of Lou Reed', via Shipwrecked Industries with distribution by Virtual Label. This colossal 21-track offering is a bombastic reflection on artistic inheritance, tracing how Reed’s restless, confrontational sensibility helped shape Connelly’s own creative identity.

The album focus track 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola' highlights a pivotal period for Lou Reed. Connelly explains, "'Bye Bye Johnny Viola' is a postmortem on John Cale being fired from the Velvet Underground. Like 'House of 70's', the timeline whirls with events of the time: it's 1968, Valerie Solanas has shot Andy Warhol, 'White Light/White Heat' was a sonic hammer on the hippie dream, and Lou sent Sterling Morrison round to John's apartment to fire him."

Previewed by 'Nothin' But A Rock Song' with video by Glasgow's Iain Mutch / Walkerandwilliam, and the lead track 'House of 70's' with video produced by Someoddpilot Studios and directed by Chris Eichenseer of Some Odd Pilot, this record presents a unique mix, including Lou Reed compositions -- spanning his career from the Velvet Underground onwards -- and songs penned by Connelly, detailing the creative and often turbulent path of Reed's life from his teenage years through to his death in 2013.

Moving between tenderness, menace, alienation, decadence and damaged beauty, Reed is treated not simply as an influence to be celebrated, but as a catalyst for an entire way of making music. The result is both deeply personal and deliberately expansive: a record about finding your own voice by wrestling with the voices that came before you, and about how an artist’s work can become part of another's emotional and creative vocabulary

'Doo Wop In The Dark' echoes Connelly's acclaimed 2022 album 'Eulogy to Christa: A Tribute to the Music & Mystique of Nico' - one of the most unique, tragic and misunderstood female artists in the history of modern music. Similarly, this new album is dedicated to the wildfire, tempestuous spirit of Lewis Allan Reed (a.k.a. Lou Reed), as well as Chris's dear friend Zak Boerger (1973 -2025).

While mostly produced by Connelly and his Sons of the Silent Age bandmate Alan Holden Berliant, four tracks from this album were produced by Chris Bruce (Meshell Ndegeocello, Seal, Aaron Neville, Bob Dylan, The Waterboys, Sheryl Crow). Mixed by Berliant and Bruce from 2023 to 2026, this record was mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording & Mastering.

ALBUM CREDITS
Chris Connelly - vocals, guitar, harmonium, bass, keyboards, glockenspiel
Chris Bruce - guitar, programming, bass, keyboards, pedal steel guitar
Alan Holden Berliant - guitar, keyboards, bass, programming

Jebin Bruni - additional keyboards on 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola'

Produced by Chris Connelly & Alan Holden Berliant,

except 'Babyface', 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola', 'Doin’ The Things That We Want To' and 'One Too Many Mysteries' produced by Chris Bruce

Mixed by Alan Holden Berliant & Chris Bruce in Chicago & New York (2023-2026)

Mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording & Mastering
Liner notes by Aidan Levy
Cover photography by Derick Smith
Cover layout by Kimberly Blessing
Published by: Sony/ATV Music, Universal Music Group, Sister Ray Enterprises, Concord Music
© and ℗ 2026 Chris Connelly - All rights reserved

Released by Shipwrecked Industries LLC

'Nothin' But A Rock Song' video produced by Iain Mutch a.k.a. Walkerandwilliam
'House of 70's' video produced by Someoddpilot Studios
Directed and edited by Chris Eichenseer
Dancers: Kira Ledholm, Jay Drenkel
Management: Kimberly Blessing at Shipwrecked Industries
Chris Connelly photos by Derick Smith
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon at Shameless Promotion PR

NEW ALBUM: Ray Hawthorne & His Red Flags "Can't Be Trusted"

October 15, 2026

Pop punk's most lovable liability, Ray Hawthorne, returns today with his brand new record, "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted", alongside his latest single, "Bummer". A bleak outlook meets a big heart as Ray Hawthorne confronts the fear that loving him means signing up for a lifetime of emotional heavy lifting. Listen to "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted" in full, HERE.

On "Bummer", Ray Hawthorne is already looking for the dark clouds in a future that hasn't happened yet. Caught between wanting a life with someone and convincing them that they're better off without him, he turns his own pessimism into a painfully self-aware confession. Serving as a love song from someone who's great at keeping their walls up, Ray Hawthorne can't help but worry if they're still waiting on the other side.

Where "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" was earnest and "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" was chaotic, "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted" continues a catalog that treats humor, self-awareness, and self-destruction as adjacent concepts. As a whole, Ray Hawthorne leans into emotional whiplash and damage control on his earlier records, while "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted" (produced by Pete Zen) is aimed at the part of the cycle where the damage has already become too familiar.

Fans can catch the music video for "Habits (ft. Pouyan Afkary of Scary Kids Scaring Kids)" on the big screen at Halloween Horror Nights: Los Angeles throughout the month of October.

Taking full advantage of the quotation marks that I've allotted him for a quote on the release of "Bummer", Ray Hawthorne shares:

"Potential hot take here. I really don’t like anime. There are a few exceptions to this though. Yu-Gi-Oh, obviously, but I think that’s mostly because I enjoy the card game. Digimon was also my shit when I was a kid. It felt like Pokémon for grown ups through the eyes of a 10 year old. But recently I’ve started watching Death Note again. And for all the flack I give anime, Death Note might be one of my favorite shows of all time. The concept is so fun, and it’s just like a really high stakes cheesy noir thriller. I swear most of the time it’s just internal monologues and exposition. Everything is so smart and so stupid at the same time, it’s like the perfect combination. This is a long winded way of saying that I like things that are both stupid and smart. So as far as my songs go, we’ve got stupid on lock. Stupid all day. But hopefully, every once in a while, they can be a bit clever at times too. At face value, I think “Bummer” comes across as a stupid pop punk hook, but I think there might be slightly more under the surface if you care to look."

Celebrating the release of "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted" with the modesty of a man who wrote his own warning label, Ray Hawthorne adds:

"There have been far too many debates about what “the best” trilogy is. Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, or Pitch Perfect (which is the correct answer). I’m not here to tell you my third album is anywhere close to being mentioned in that discussion, but I am here to tell you that it IS my third album. So like it or not, this is a trilogy now. A trilogy of bad decisions and trying (but failing) to come out better off for it. I had no idea when I made that first album that anyone would care enough for a third. Hell, I didn’t even know anyone wanted a first album if we’re being real. So this is just cool to me. And as much as I joke around, I never take that for granted. So here’s to hoping this one at least holds up better than Godfather 3."

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjianof System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 20 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.

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

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

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

The Intemperate Sons Release New Album "Ephemera" via FRAME|WORK

October 13, 2026

Alt-rockers The Intemperate Sons have released their third studio album, Ephemera, via FRAME|WORK, marking the latest chapter for a band whose music exists at the intersection of atmospheric alternative rock, emotional intensity, and powerful songwriting.

Produced by The Intemperate Sons and Amir Derakh, Ephemera captures the band's ability to balance expansive, immersive soundscapes with deeply personal and introspective songwriting. The album explores themes of memory, change, relationships, loss, and the fleeting nature of the moments that shape our lives.

Ephemera pushes the band into its darkest and heaviest territory yet, blending gothic atmosphere with driving alt-rock. The album takes its name from the Greek for "lasting only a day," and its songs circle the fragile, hungry nature of being alive: the body as a borrowed costume, the masks we wear, the light we can't hold on to, and the things that consume us while we consume them. Previously released singles including "Chew," "Meat Suit," and "The One That Eats You" introduced that theme; Ephemeracompletes it.

At the heart of the album is "Chasing the Shadows of Dragonflies." The dragonfly preys on things that may only last a day, and the song follows the pursuit of something that can never quite be caught, a shadow mistaken for the real thing.

For collectors and longtime fans, physical editions of Ephemera are also on the way. Vinyl and CD editions are scheduled for release in early November, giving fans the opportunity to own the album in physical formats.

Ephemera by The Intemperate Sons is available now via FRAME|WORK. Vinyl and CD editions arrive in early November.

Stream/Download Ephemera:

https://onerpm.link/161184545225

https://linktr.ee/theintemperatesons

The Intemperate Sons release all their music through the Frame|Work record label at the direction of Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck. All Intemperate Sons’ tracks are mixed by Amir Derakh at Synthicide in Long Beach, CA.

WATCH the Official Music Video for "Chasing the Shadows of Dragonflies" Below:

In the sweltering Dallas summer of 2019, before the onset of a global pandemic, The Intemperate Sons were born from blood, grit, and a shared obsession with the ghosts of alternative rock’s golden age. The Watson family—Keith on drums, Jake on guitars, and Max on vocals, guitars, and keys—joined forces with longtime friend and bassist Mark Marks to create a sound that’s equal parts searing riffs, haunting harmonies, and unapologetic soul. Think Alice in Chains’ brooding intensity, Stone Temple Pilots’swagger, and R.E.M.’s poetic undercurrent, all filtered through a ‘70s rock haze that refuses to play it safe.

This isn’t just a band; it’s a family affair, where the unspoken bond between father and sons fuels every chord and lyric. Keith, a Dallas stage veteran, pens lyrics that cut deep—tales of regret, resilience, and the chaos of the human condition. Jake’s guitar lines, sharp yet soulful, weave narratives of their own, while Max’s voice carries the weight of a 25-year-old who’s lived a lifetime in his head. Mark, the groove-obsessed bassist, ties it all together.

The Intemperate Sons hit the ground running, catching the ear of rock heavyweights Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh (Orgy, Dead By Sunrise, Julien-K), who signed them to their Frame|Work label in 2021. Even a global pandemic couldn’t derail their momentum—holed up in The Kitchen Recording Studios, they crafted their debut album, The Color Within (2022), with tracks like “Dust to Dust” and “Running Man” that pulse with raw emotion and retro grit. Collaborations with legends like Tony Franklin (Whitesnake, The Firm) on singles like “Running Man” and “Dust to Dust” and Derakh’s production on singles like “Game of Keep Away” and “Dark Day’s Night” featured on their second and highly successful album, Dark Day’s Night (2024) pushed their sound further, blending post-grunge edge with folk and hard rock undercurrents.

For fans of alternative rock, this band is a throwback and a revelation—a reminder of why you fell in love with the genre’s raw honesty and a promise that its spirit still burns. The Intemperate Sons aren’t chasing trends; they’re carving their own path, one riff, one lyric, one night at a time.performing tracks that scratch deep into the backbone of the human experience. There is no shortage of darkness in their writing style which has a retro vibe with many guitar driven tracks stacked on top of a groovy rhythm section. The heavier style fits perfectly with the two and three-part vocal harmonies that are a huge part of their overall sound. It has been said that musicians that are related form unique sounds and communicate on a frequency only they can understand. This frequency has become engrained in their songwriting, arrangements, guitar melodies and vocal harmonies. The band has been compared to Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and even R.E.M.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Sat. October 24th @ Los Amigos Sports Bar & Bites in Plano, TX

The Intemperate Sons are:

Max Watson (vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keys, bass)

Jake Watson (guitars, bass and backing vocals)

Keith Watson (drums, backing vocals)

Mark Marks (bass)

For More Information Please Visit:

The Intemperate Sons

FRAME|WORK

Skillet "Unleashes After the Storm" EP Lead By "Grave Stomper" — WATCH

October 12, 2026

Multi-Platinum rock band Skillet today unleashes its highly anticipated new independent EP, After the Storm, a six-song collection that finds one of the world's biggest rock bands delivering some of the heaviest, most vulnerable and hopeful music of its nearly 30-year career. Leading today's release is focus track ''Grave Stomper,'' a hard-hitting anthem that embodies the fighting spirit at the heart of After the Storm. The EP arrives amid a remarkable period of momentum for Skillet, including 30 million RIAA-certified units across 21 titles, 11 newly awarded certifications led by the career-defining ''Monster'' soaring to 7X Platinum, more than 12 million monthly Spotify listeners, a wave of national media attention and a U.S. headline tour already selling out in multiple markets.

LISTEN TO AFTER THE STORM

LISTEN TO '"GRAVE STOMPER"

Produced by David Cowell (Sleep Theory) and the band's own Korey Cooper, After the Storm marks both a return to Skillet's heavier musical roots and one of its most personal creative statements to date. The project brought frontman John Cooper back to his hometown of Memphis to record for the first time since Skillet's 2003 album Collide.

Inspired by seasons of betrayal, grief, anger and depression—and the perseverance, faith and hope that emerged on the other side — the EP finds Cooper writing from one of the most vulnerable places of his career.

''This EP is special to me,'' says Cooper. ''It reignites what Skillet was always meant to be—which is music that helps lift people out of dark times. I wrote these songs because I needed to be lifted out of my darkness.''

Skillet's Live Nation Still Screaming Tour is underway now, with multiple markets already selling out (Long Island, Minneapolis, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, and Orlando) and strong ticket sales continuing across the run.

The U.S. headline tour follows a landmark European trek earlier this year that delivered the largest international audiences of Skillet’s career, bringing approximately 90,000 fans across 23 cities, with sold-out shows and record-setting ticket sales at venues including Paris' Zénith.

The current tour continues through November, bringing together nearly three decades of hits with the new music from After the Storm.

TOUR DATES + TICKETS

SYMETRIA Release New EP "All or Nothing" via Curtain Call Records

October 11, 2026

Hard Rock/Metal Band Celebrates 10 Years With New EP Featuring Singles “The Game,” “XIII” and “All or Nothing”

Hard rock/metal band SYMETRIA are turning the page on their next chapter with the release of their new EP, All or Nothing, out now via Curtain Call Records. The three-song release features the previously released singles “The Game” and “XIII,” along with the EP’s title track, “All or Nothing.”

"The Game is really about the two games of life," explains the band. "The finite game is one you can play to win, and then it's over. The infinite game is different. It's played so that existence can continue and future generations have a game left to play. If not enough people are participating in that infinite game, everything eventually falls apart, and there are no games left to play at all."

Following the overwhelmingly positive response to “The Game,” Symetria continued building momentum with the release of “XIII,” giving fans another glimpse into the band’s evolving sound and setting the stage for the complete All or Nothing EP.

“XIII” (Thirteen) finds Symetria pushing their sound forward while maintaining the raw energy and musicianship that have defined the band throughout their journey. The track weaves together intricate melodies, driving rhythms, powerful instrumentation, and an engaging lyrical presentation, delivering a dynamic hard rock/metal experience built for both the headphones and the live stage.

"'XIII' isn't just a song, it's a celebration, a gift, a tribute if you will to all the bands and artists who paved the way for heavy music from the beginning. We, as a band, don't do covers. We write music. When the idea of paying tribute or homage to our predecessors came along it was never about who's song to cover, or what band to tribute. That's not our style. We're artists. We create. So we decided to pay tribute to those who we look up to, thank them for what they did, who they are, the risks they took, and the music they created that inspired us and so many others to start out on this journey in music for ourselves by writing a song about it. Honestly, what better way is there to truly pay tribute to a legend than to write a song about them, about the music, and maybe a little bit about what it meant to us. A song that will live forever in tribute to them just as the music they created will," shares the band.

“'All or Nothing' is a revolution song. From there make of it what you will. Take a look around yourself at the world right now, we are literally standing in the shadow of the next 'All or Nothing' moment in history, and it’s gaining on us fast. It seems like every-time you turn around anymore the world is changing the rules on you, changing the terms of the dream, changing the cost of freedom and what it actually means."

There will be a full production video for “All or Nothing” coming later this year.

Recorded at SoundMine Studio in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, All or Nothing was produced and mixed by acclaimed producer Dan Malsch, whose production brings added depth, power, dynamics, and expansive sonic character to Symetria’s latest material. The result is a release that captures the band’s hard-hitting approach while showcasing their continued growth as songwriters and performers.

The release marks a significant milestone for Symetria, who are celebrating 10 years of creating music, performing live, and evolving their sound. A decade into their journey, the band is showing no signs of slowing down. Instead, Symetria are expanding their reach with an increasingly ambitious live schedule and setting their sights on bringing their music to audiences well beyond their home region.

The band will make their second consecutive appearance at B’N’R Fest on Saturday, November 7, in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. The Reading-area music festival brings together some of the longest-running and most respected local and regional acts from across the Eastern Pennsylvania music scene, making the return appearance another milestone in Symetria’s ongoing live journey.

With All or Nothing now available, Symetria are also looking toward their next major step: their first full touring campaign. The band currently has plans in the works to hit the road, with a late summer or fall 2027 tour being targeted.

Ten years in, Symetria are embracing the title of their latest release All or Nothing as they enter a new era defined by new music, bigger stages, and an ambition to take their sound further than ever before.

All or Nothing is out now via Curtain Call Records.

https://orcd.co/mm1ma3q

Symetria has launched an official website that you can find at :

http://symetria.band

Sat. November 7th @ B'N'R' Fest in Birdsboro, PA

Sat. November 21st @ Alder Brewing in Reading, PA

Sat. December 12th@ Goodfella's in Pottsville, PA

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TUNGSTEN Celebrate Release of Brand New Studio Album Ashes Today New Music Video for "Supernova" Out Now!

October 11, 2026

Finally, the wait is over: Swedish power metal force TUNGSTEN is celebrating the release of their brand new studio album, Ashes, out now via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music! Packed with the band's signature blend of powerful riffs, soaring melodies and infectious energy, the new record sees TUNGSTEN deliver another electrifying dose of modern power metal.

To mark the occasion, the band has also unleashed a brand new music video for "Supernova", offering fans another taste of the album's explosive energy. Watch the video now and dive into the world of Ashes!

Following a strong entry into the metal scene with their 2019 debut “We Will Rise” and a steady rise through albums like “Tundra,” and “Bliss,” the band now return with a powerful new chapter. Between touring and live performances throughout 2025, TUNGSTEN focused on writing material for their new album, aiming to create a worthy follow-up to 2024’s “The Grand Inferno.”

Ashes sees TUNGSTEN continue their crusade, delivering irresistible metal with anthemic choruses and a fresh surge of energy that pushes their signature sound even further. The album captures everything the band stands for: powerful songwriting, massive hooks, and a dynamic mix of melody and heaviness that makes it one of their strongest and most focused releases to date!

In support of Ashes, the band is currently on a co-headline tour with INDUCTION, joined by special guests KILMARA. Following the tour, TUNGSTEN will play a string of headlining shows across Sweden and Norway. Find all current and upcoming dates listed below!

Order Ashes now at this location: https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR

The band has toured extensively alongside acts such as Bloodbound, Firewind, Sonata Arctica and All For Metal, and appeared at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival, Leyendas Del Rock, RockHarz Festival, Midalidare Metal Fest and Riverside Rock Fest, continuously building a strong live reputation.

ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026
With INDUCTION & Special Guests KILMARA:
09.10.26 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser
10.10.26 – DE – Passau @ Zauberberg
11.10.26 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Die Stadtmitte
12.10.26 – CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg
13.10.26 – AT – Salzburg @ Rockhouse
14.10.26 – DE – Mörlenbach @ Live Music Hall
15.10.26 – DE – Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli
16.10.26 – DE – Lingen @ Alter Schlachthof
17.10.26 – DE – Solingen @ Laut und Hart Festival
18.10.26 – DE – Selb @ Rockclub Bayern

ASHES TOUR:
22.10.2026 – SE – Lund, Mejeriet
23.10.2026 – SE – Gothenburg, Valand
24.10.2026 – SE – Örebro, Rockbar
25.10.2026 – NO – Oslo, Salt
26.10.2026 – SE – Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
09.–10.04.2027 – DK – Roskilde, Epic Fest 2027

For more info and tickets visit: https://tungstenofficial.net/Tour

ATAVISTIA Release Deluxe Edition Of 'Old Gods Awaken' Alongside Focus Track, "Beneath The Elder Stone"

October 10, 2026

ATAVISTIA delves further into folk-inspired realms with the release of the deluxe edition of Old Gods Awaken via Blood Blast Distribution. The melodic death metal force is currently on tour around Canada, supported by TROLLWAR on their remaining dates.

Founder Mattias Sippola comments on "Beneath The Elder Stone":

"'Beneath The Elder Stone' was originally going to be on the main release of Old Gods Awaken but unfortunately didn’t make the cut at the time. This track was written back in 2022 and went through drastic changes. Almost 100% rewritten.

However, it’s a blessing in disguise that we waited to release it on the Deluxe Edition because it sounds unrecognizably better than it did during the Old Gods Awaken release cycle."

On the release of the Deluxe Edition, Sippola adds: "Releases like this Deluxe Edition will become more common with our future albums, etc. We currently have 5 albums worth of upcoming music written + bonus material."

ATAVISTIA — CANADIAN TOUR 2026

Bringing Old Gods Awaken to the live stage, ATAVISTIA's Canadian tour begins on home soil at Vancouver’s Wise Hall on September 25, where ATAVISTIA will join Finnish folk metal veterans ENSIFERUM and Greek power metal heavyweights FIREWIND. From there, ATAVISTIA will head east through British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

BC technical melodic death metal outfit OMNIESIA will accompany ATAVISTIA for shows in Kamloops, Calgary and Edmonton, while Quebec folk/melodic death metal band TROLLWAR joins the tour beginning October 3 in Sarnia and remains on the bill through the October 11 finale in Montreal.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.atavistiaofficial.com/

Oct. 10 — Oshawa, ON — The Atria — with Trollwar
Oct. 11 — Montreal, QC — Piranha Bar — with Trollwar

Old Gods Awaken showcases ATAVISTIA’s most folk-inspired material to date. Featuring shorter, catchier, and more direct compositions, the record reflects the band’s evolving creative direction while staying rooted in their signature sound. Drawing influence from folk metal, black metal, and a wide spectrum of styles in between, the album captures the band’s commitment to following inspiration wherever it leads.

Known for their fluid approach to genre and songwriting, ATAVISTIA continues to push boundaries while maintaining the essence that defines them.

Old Gods Awaken was produced, mixed and mastered by Mattias Sippola. The album was recorded at Atavistic Studios by Mattias Sippola and Max Sepulveda. Cover artwork for the release was created by Costin Chioreanu.

ATAVISTIA Lineup:

Mattias Sippola - Guitar, Vocals, Composition, Production
Max Sepulveda - Drums, Engineering
Elia Baghbaniyan - Guitar
Spencer Budworth - Bass, Vocals

GRAVEYARD - Release Lyric Video For 'Back From The Grave', The Opening Track Of Their New Album "Fever" Which Is Out Now!

October 10, 2026

Rock titans GRAVEYARD have officially released their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Fever, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records. Coinciding with the album’s arrival, the band has premiered an official lyric video for the album’s energetic opening track, ‘Back From The Grave’.

Right from the needle drop, the captivating groove of ‘Back From The Grave’ makes it unmistakably clear where the band is headed this time around: a triumphant return to GRAVEYARD’s heavy psych and heavy blues roots. Channeling the electrifying, vintage power of legendary albums like their much-loved classic Hisingen Blues, the track sets an explosive tone for the entire record—drenched in thick fuzz and fueled by a relentless rhythm section while still maintaining their soul-soaked grit.

The accompanying lyric video perfectly mirrors the hypnotic drive of ‘Back From The Grave’, pairing the track's infectious momentum with vintage visual styling that highlights the raw, bluesy swagger of the opening anthem.

Mixed by Pelle Gunnerfeldt—widely renowned for capturing the ferocious live energy of bands like The Hives, Refused, and Viagra Boys—and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering, Fever captures the unvarnished, high-voltage power of the Swedish quartet at full tilt.

Complemented by the record's bold visual identity created by Dutch artist Maarten Donders, Fever marks a celebrated return to form for the two-time Swedish chart-toppers. To mark today's release, GRAVEYARD will launch a co-headlining Scandinavian tour alongside BLUES PILLS, ahead of extensive European and UK tours throughout 2027.

As of today you can (and should!) stream Fever in full or puchase a physical copy via the link below.

PURCHASE / STREAM FEVER:
https://graveyard.bfan.link/fever

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'BACK FROM THE GRAVE' BELOW:

GRAVEYARD LIVE:

02.10. SE Stavanger Rockfest

w/ BLUES PILLS & SKRAECKÖDLAN
31.10. SE Eskilstuna, Lokomotivet *
06.11. SE Mejeriet, Lund *
07.11. DK Århus, Voxhall *
13.11. SE Örebro, Club 700 *
14.11. SE Karlstad, Nöjesfabriken *
20.11. SE Falun, Magasinet *
21.11. SE Norrköping Arbis *
27.11. SE Göteborg, Gothenburg Film Studios **
28.11. SE Stockholm, Fållan **
04.12. FI Tampere, Tavara-Asema **
05.12. FI Helsinki, Tavastia **

* with Skraecködlan
** with Blues Pills

EUROPEAN TOUR 2027
w/ BLUES PILLS & SPIDERS

04.03.2027   DK   Copenhagen, Amager Bio
05.03.2027   DE   Hamburg, Große Freiheit 36
06.03.2027   DE   Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
07.03.2027   NL   Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg Ronda
09.03.2027   FR   Paris, Élysée Montmartre
10.03.2027   CH   Zurich, Volkshaus
12.03.2027   DE   Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
13.03.2027   DE   Munich, Muffathalle
14.03.2027   DE   Leipzig, Täubchenthal
16.03.2027   AT   Vienna, Arena
17.03.2027   PL   Warsaw, Klub Stodoła
19.03.2027   DE   Berlin, Metropol
20.03.2027   DE   Cologne, Kantine
21.03.2027   BE   Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
22.03.2027   DE   Saarbrücken, Garage
24.03.2027   UK   Bristol, O2 Academy
25.03.2027   UK   Nottingham, Nottingham Palais
26.03.2027   UK   Manchester, Manchester Academy 2
27.03.2027   UK   London, Electric Ballroom

GRAVEYARD ONLINE:
https://www.instagram.com/graveyardmusic
https://www.facebook.com/graveyardofficial
http://www.youtube.com/@graveyard