DARIUS RUCKER ANNOUNCES 20-CITY SONGS OF SUMMER TOUR

February 24, 2026

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker hits the road this summer with his 20-city Songs of Summer Tour, bringing his signature baritone voice and fan-favorite hits to amphitheaters and iconic venues nationwide. Promoted by Live Nation, the 2026 trek features special guests Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph and Austin Williams joining select dates.

“For me, it’s not summer if we’re not playing music outdoors,” says Rucker. “When I think of the concerts I love attending, it’s the people, the hits and the hot summer air… there’s nothing that compares, so Songs of Summer in a lot of ways is my nod to being in that moment together.”

Tickets go on sale starting this Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time, with select cities on sale in March. For full ticket details, see below and visit DariusRucker.com.

The Songs of Summer Tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, exclusive pre-show meet & greet and photo op with Darius Rucker, guided backstage tour, autographed tour poster and more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Rucker also recently announced a one-night-only Big Band Gala at Charleston’s Gaillard Center on April 7. Presented by Explore Charleston, the performance offers fans a rare opportunity to experience Rucker in an elevated, intimate concert setting backed by Robert Lewis and the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Peter Graves. A portion of proceeds will benefit the CMA Foundation’s music education initiatives for Charleston County Schools and the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

RAVEN, the Legends of NWOBHM and Godfathers of Thrash, are Back Out On The Road for a 40 Date North American Tour Starting in March

February 24, 2026

RAVEN lead vocalist/bassist John Gallagher has message for all the metalheads…"Hey there!! we're hungry and itching to get back out on the road after the 'medical gap year' of 2025. It's gonna be a take no prisoners full volume manic affair with Slackjaw out with us on this 2026 US tour!!"

Satellite Touring and GLM Artists are excited to announce RAVEN return to the live stage with an extensive North American tour of 40 shows from March through May this year. Support comes from special guests Slackjaw.

Ticket info at ravenlunatics.com.

RAVEN Tour Dates

3/18/2026 – Wednesday – Louisville, KY – Goodwood Whiskey Row

3/19/2026 – Thursday – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag

3/20/2026 – Friday – Kansas City, MO – Westport Brewery

3/21/2026 – Saturday – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Live

3/22/2026 – Sunday – Dallas, TX – RBC

3/24/2026 – Tuesday – El Paso, TX – RockHouse

3/25/2026 – Wednesday – Mesa, AZ – Nile Underground

3/26/2026 – Thursday – Hollywood, CA – The Whisky

3/27/2026 – Friday – San Luis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing

3/28/2026 – Saturday – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge

3/29/2026 – Sunday – Reno, NV – Club Underground

3/31/2026 – Tuesday – Portland, OR – Dante's

4/1/2026 – Wednesday – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre

4/2/2026 – Thursday – Seattle, WA – Funhouse

4/3/2026 – Friday – Boise, ID – The Shredder

4/4/2026 – Saturday – Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High Saloon

4/5/2026 – Sunday – Denver, CO – The Federal Theatre

4/7/2026 – Tuesday – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar

4/8/2026 – Wednesday – Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade

4/9/2026 – Thursday – Chicago, IL – Reggie's Rock Club

4/10/2026 – Friday – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs

4/11/2026 – Saturday – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge

4/12/2026 – Sunday – Hamtramck, MI – Sanctuary

4/14/2026 – Tuesday – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground

4/15/2026 – Wednesday – Brooklyn, NY – The Woodshop

4/16/2026 – Thursday – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern

4/17/2026 – Friday – Ottawa, ON – Rainbow Bistro

4/18/2026 – Saturday – Quebec City, QC – L'Anti Bar & Spectacles

4/19/2026 – Sunday – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar

4/21/2026 – Tuesday – Albany, NY – Empire Underground

4/22/2026 – Wednesday – Old Town, ME – The Old Town Theatre

4/23/2026 – Thursday – Manchester, NH – Jewel Music Venue

4/24/2026 – Friday – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz

4/25/2026 – Saturday – Harrisburg, PA – TBA

4/26/2026 – Sunday – Richmond, VA – Ember Music Hall

4/29/2026 – Wednesday – Raleigh, NC – Chapel Of Bones

4/30/2026 – Thursday – Greenville, SC – Radio Room

5/1/2026 – Friday – Nashville, TN – Exit/In

5/2/2026 – Saturday – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply

5/3/2026 – Sunday – Bradenton, FL – Oscura

Ticket info at ravenlunatics.com.

About RAVEN

JOHN GALLAGHER: Lead Vocals, Bass

MIKE HELLER: Drums
MARK GALLAGHER: Guitar, Vocals

2025 saw the release of the 8 song EP “ CAN’T TAKE AWAY THE FIRE” raising the bar on metal mayhem one more time as a gift to the fans while the band work on preparing their next magnum opus!

Links to Website and All Socials

https://ravenlunatics.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial

https://x.com/official_raven

Rocklahoma Announces Explosive Lineup For 2026

February 24, 2026

The 20th Anniversary of Rocklahoma is officially locked and loaded.

Taking place September 4, 5, and 6, 2026 at the Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, Rocklahoma returns with one of the most explosive lineups in its two-decade history.

The three-day Labor Day tradition continues to deliver the loudest weekend of the year in America's heartland and includes DEB Concerts' Thursday Night Throwdown Kick-Off Party on Thursday, September 3.

GODSMACK, PAPA ROACH, and SLAYER, who will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal Reign In Blood album, are set to headline on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively.

Joining the heavy-hitting headliners across the weekend are the best of the best in rock music — ranging from legacy acts to the new breed of superstars to up-and-comers. There truly is something for everyone across the event!

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix declares, "The guys and I are beyond excited to return to Rocklahoma 2026 alongside such a killer lineup. It will be our first time since 2015 — over a decade! So make sure to grab your tickets fast!"

The Pretty Reckless vocalist Taylor Momsen adds, "Rocklahoma isn't just another festival; it's for the loud, the misfits, and the lifers. There's something about stepping on that stage, feeling that heat, that roar, and knowing these fans live and breathe rock 'n' roll the same way we do."

"Oklahoma! We can't wait to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Rocklahoma with all of you on Friday, September 4 with a full lineup of pure ROCK!," says Godsmack singer Sully Erna.

Performers include Stone Temple Pilots, Cypress Hill, Dropkick Murphys, Insane, Clown Posse, Black Label Society, The Pretty Reckless, Hollywood Undead, Yelawolf, Pennywise, Wolfmother, Jet, Suicidal Tendencies, Black Veil Brides, President, Living Colour, Buckcherry, Black Stone Cherry, Ugly Kid Joe, Crossfade, Slaughter, Molly Hatchet, Dexter and The Moonrocks, Militarie Gun, Barbarians of California, Plush, Tim Montana, Ill Nino, Teen Mortgage, Ozzolution, Cyco Miko, Autumn Kings, Big Ass Truck, Cowboy Angels, The Violent Hour, High June, Eternal Frequency, She Hates Me Not, Luscious, Fire Tiger, and School of Rock.

The event is also hosted by SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk.

After 20 years of campground chaos, lifelong friendships, pit anthems, and red dirt sunrises, Rocklahoma isn't slowing down.

It's not just a festival with a kick-ass lineup. It's been a gathering place for fans who treat rock music like religion and the campground like home. From first-timers to lifers who haven't missed a single year since it started, the festival remains one of the longest-running destination rock events in the country.

Weekend passes, VIP packages, camping, and premium experiences will be available HERE. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, February 25 at 10am CT.

Mark your calendars. In permanent ink.

September 4, 5, 6.
Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch.
Twenty years loud.

Rocklahoma is owned and produced by Pryor Creek Music Festivals

ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SADNESS, SNOOZE, & PAINS!

February 24, 2026

Following the success of last Fall’s Unself LP (Nuclear Blast), UK heavyweights CONJURER are finally bringing their sonic devastation to North America. The 16-date onslaught launches May 22nd in NYC, carving a path through Montreal, Chicago, and Nashville before a final showdown in Philly on June 7th. Don't miss a stacked support bill featuring SADNESS, SNOOZE, and PAINS.

CONJURER comments, "We are thrilled to be coming back to the US and Canada for the first time since 2023. We’re thankful to everyone that has been so patient with us, and to Nuclear Blast and Ryan at Forthright Booking for making this tour happen.

"For our first stateside headline shows, we wanted to bring some of our favourite bands with us and so it’s a genuine honour to have Sadness, Snooze, and Pains share the stage every night.

"Being able to do this is a real privilege, and we are so excited to share our new album Unself with another continent, live on stage. See you out there.”

Confirmed dates for CONJURER's North American Tour with SADNESS SNOOZE, & PAINS are:

05/22/2026 US   NY New York City @ The Meadows
05/23/2026 US   ME Portland @ Geno's Rock Club
05/24/2026  US MA Boston @ The Rockwell
05/26/2026 US   RI Providence @ Alchemy
05/27/2026 CAN QC Montreal @ Cabaret Foufs
05/28/2026  CAN ON Ottawa @Dominion Tavern
05/29/2026  CAN ON Toronto @ Prepare The Group *
05/30/2026  US OH Columbus @ Donatos Basement
05/31/2026  US IL Chicago @ Sleeping Village
06/01/2026  US IN Indianapolis @ Black Circle
06/02/2026  US   KY Louisville @ Portal
06/03/2026  US TN Nashville @ DRKMTTR
06/04/2026  US   GA  Atlanta @ Boggs Social & Supply
06/05/2026  US   NC  Raleigh @ Chapel OF Bones
06/06/2026  US MD Baltimore @ Motown Ballroom
06/07/2026  US PA Philadelphia @ Kung Fu Necktie
* - CONJURER only

Ticket link: linktr.ee/conjureruk
Full dates can be found at https://www.conjureruk.com/live

CONJURER have evolved radically since the release of their debut album (Mire, 2018), and their second release (Páthos, 2022) saw them lauded among the most exciting British metal bands. Whilst award nominations and accolades accumulated, the four-piece band retained their very simple mission: to make heavy music and have fun whilst doing so. Preferring to use their spotlight to showcase technicality and musicality rather than centring politics or opinions, CONJURER lived in the moment and embraced everything that came their way.

Within the tumult of forging a renewed identity as a band, on Unself there is a more intense, more personal voyage of discovery unfurling for vocalist/guitarist Dani Nightingale. Diagnosed with autism at age 31, their long-held view of self, and perception of their place in the world began to unravel. Unself documents much of the piecing back together around the diagnosis, alongside the realisation they were non-binary.

These vignettes of processing and self-actualisation take place against the backdrop of a society careening towards glassy-eyed capitalist dystopia; finding firm footing eludes many of us - and CONJURER delve headfirst into exploring these suffocating new societal parameters.

Within Unself's nine tracks, CONJURER deliver the writhing post-metal sound they’ve become known for, but have loosened their grip on the desire to fill every moment with sonic obliteration. Instead, they have leaned into utilising space, gifting listeners a little breathing room which serves to make the heavy elements feel all the more intense.

A more direct, organic approach to songwriting was facilitated by the ever-strengthening bonds within the band, and the supportive environment created by producer Joe Clayton. Allowing themselves more time than with any previous recording experience, they committed to preproduction sessions, followed by an elongated recording period in order to do justice to the material they had crafted. Stripping back the excesses of previous outings to reveal their solid songwriting chops allowed for more clarity and more dynamics to shine through. To their ears, the mood, the core of the lyrical content and the music are more aligned than ever before.

This record is the sound of four individuals living with more purpose and as a consequence creating with more purpose. Unself sees them reaching out to offer community, catharsis and connection. CONJURER remain true to their original mission - they’re still having fun, playing interesting heavy music - but now that music is imbued with the power that comes from opening themselves up to others, at first within the band, and now beyond.

Order Unself here:
https://conjurer.bfan.link/unself

Conjurer are:
Brady Deeprose | guitars, vocals
Dani Nightingale | guitars, vocals
Conor Marshall | bass
Noah See | drums

Conjurer online:
https://www.facebook.com/conjureruk
https://x.com/ConjurerUK
https://www.instagram.com/conjureruk
https://www.conjureruk.com

Joan As Police Woman shares 'Anyone' video from 'The Real Life Anniversary Sessions'

February 24, 2026

Renowned NYC artist Joan As Police Woman presents a live performance video for her now-classic track “Anyone”, following another recently-shared video, "The Ride". Both of these personal and up-close offerings preview "The Real Life Anniversary Sessions", a string of videos commemorating the 20th anniversary of her much-loved debut album "Real Life", released via UK independent Reveal Records.

Joan Wasser, known professionally as Joan As Police Woman since 2004, is a critically acclaimed musician and producer. As a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, she defies easy categorization, crafting her own sound that blends various genres. She has released ten albums of original material, two cover albums, and an anthology.

Recorded live on November 11, 2025 at The Owl Music Parlor, these endearing videos feature Wasser delivering a powerful, stripped-down performance on vocals and piano, accompanied by fellow NYC artists Will Graefe (guitar and vocals) and Jeremy Gustin(drums and vocals).

"I wanted to take “Anyone" out of its original 6/8 triplet-based soul ballad territory. Will Graefe, Jeremy Gustin and I have been creating a new sound together since we began touring in October 2024," says Joan Wasser, adding "This arrangement came together quickly when we shifted it into a more exploratory folk / jazz feeling reminiscent of Van Morrison".

Joan As Police Woman is a sought-after collaborator who’s collaborative spirit has guided her to record and/or perform live with hundreds of artists,including Afrobeatlegend Tony Allen (with whom she made the The Solution Is Restless album) Lou Reed, Anohni & The Johnsons, Meshell Ndegeocello, Rufus Wainwright, John Cale, David Byrne, Dave Okumu, Chris Dowd, Lau, Scissor Sisters, Sparklehorse, Beck, Laurie Anderson, Lloyd Cole, Afel Bocoum, Dave Gahan, Tanya Donelly, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen and Damon Albarn who duetted with Joan on her song Get My Bearings and invited her to feature on the Gorillaz album Song Machine. She's currently enjoying life as a member of Iggy Pop's touring band (playing keys and singing).

Joan As Police Woman will soon be touring, bringing more "Real Life" to audiences internationally. While tickets for the Real Life 20th Anniversary Tour can be obtained at https://linktr.ee/japw or www.joanaspolicewoman.com/tour.

CREDITS
Lyrics & Music written by Joan Wasser
Joan Wasser - vocals, piano
Will Graefe - guitar, vocals
Jeremy Gustin - drums, vocals
Adam Sachs - audio recording engineer, mixer
Ehud Lazin - videographer
(c) Sweet Police under exclusive licence to Reveal Records 2026
Joan As Police Woman photos by Judi Rosen
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

High-Octane Rock Trio DANKO JONES Unveil Video For "I Love It Louder"; Announce European & UK Dates

February 24, 2026

Following the release of their critically-acclaimed, twelfth studio album Leo Rising, Canada's DANKO JONES continue their roaring celebrations with the launch of the new music video for "I Love It Louder" and unveil dates for the "Rising Tour 2026". Released through PERCEPTION - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and Sonic Unyon (Canada)!, Leo Rising may be their most electrifying and uplifting record yet, and is certain to energize venues across Europe and the UK this fall.

DANKO JONES comments on the forthcoming tour: "We are bursting at the seams to let the world know we are going out on the road this fall to play our songs for you! Our new album, Leo Rising, is just too fun to play live for us to stop, so get your tickets now before they’re all gone (like our last fall tour). See you on the road!!!

And we’re taking out SPLIT DOGS to open up the tour so you know this tour is gonna rule!!!"

Produced to perfection by longtime collaborator Eric Ratz, the trio's new studio offering Leo Rising is a masterclass in sweat-soaked, no-nonsense rock. Packed with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, and infectious hooks, the album reaffirms that DANKO JONES are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.

John Calabrese laid down bass tracks from Finland, Rich Knox flew to Toronto to record drums, and Danko worked with producer Eric Ratz in the same city to capture vocals and guitars. Despite recording separately once again, the band’s chemistry is unmistakable. The result is pure DANKO JONES: tight, loud, and built for the stage.

Stream / Order Leo Rising now at: https://dankojones.rpm.link/leorisingPR

Watch "I Love It Louder".

About DANKO JONES
Every time someone announces the death of rock ‘n’ roll, Canada’s most incendiary power trio roll with the punches and keep rocking with maximum commitment to the cause. DANKO JONES are a three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band from Toronto. They never sleep. They sweat blood. And they are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.

On duty since 1996, these unstoppable road-hogs have devoted their lives to rousing the people with blistering, no-bullshit, all-action rock. They have rallied a global army of rock-hungry fans, and blown them away with a steady stream of explosive, anthem-packed albums and an absurd number of live shows. From early underground smashes like We Sweat Blood [2003] and Sleep Is The Enemy [2006], to the band’s recent, triumphant triumvirate of A Rock Supreme [2019], Power Trio [2021] and Electric Sounds [2023], DANKO JONES have been a relentless force for rock ‘n’ roll good, both in the studio and on the road. And they have absolutely no intention of stopping.

“You know what? I like the routine of recording, touring, writing, and repeat,” states singer/guitarist, Danko Jones himself. “I can do that till I’m dead! It may sound boring, but it’s so hard for a band to achieve. I don’t take this lightly. Also, it’s a page out of the MOTÖRHEAD handbook so it works! Since Electric Sounds we’ve been touring and touring. We managed to play in Mexico and Greece for the first time, and we even played Prince Edward Island, a province in Canada we’d never been to before. Other than that, it’s been a life of gigs and writing more songs to play more gigs!”

Proving that their time was well-spent, Danko, bassist John Calabrese and drummer Rich Knox have conjured yet another blazing banquet of nourishing rock goodness on their 12th studio record Leo Rising, that is out now on PERCEPTION.

DANKO JONES are:
Danko Jones | vocals, guitars
John Calabrese | bass
Rich Knox | drums

JELLY ROLL ANNOUNCES THE LITTLE ASS SHED TOUR

February 23, 2026

Today, 3x GRAMMY® award-winning Nashville native Jelly Roll has announced a special limited run of headlining shows, The Little ASS Shed Tour, in select markets across the U.S. with support from Kashus Culpepper.

The announcement comes amid a banner year for Jelly Roll, who will also hit stadiums nationwide on The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2 alongside fellow global superstar Post Malone. As he prepares to bring his larger-than-life presence to some of the biggest venues in North America, The Little ASS Shed Tour offers fans a chance to experience his powerful live show in a more intimate summer setting.

Known for his raw storytelling, genre-blurring sound, and emotional connection with audiences, Jelly Roll has rapidly become one of the most dynamic live performers in music. From chart-topping country radio hits to award-winning breakthrough moments, he continues to expand his reach while staying rooted in authenticity.

Produced by Live Nation, The Little ASS Shed Tour will make stops throughout the South, Midwest, Northeast, and Pacific Northwest, including West Palm Beach, Orange Beach, Charleston, Virginia Beach, Grand Rapids, Saratoga Springs, Bangor, and more. The tour will conclude in Walla Walla, Washington, a promise from his Pollstar Live 2025 Keynote Discussion that embodies the intentional, fan-first spirit behind this run. Watch BELOW.

TICKETS: Tickets will first be available with various venue and artist presales. Additional presales including Citi (see details below) will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale, which begins Friday, February 27 at 11AM local time at LiveNation.com.

PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the The Little ASS Shed Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 24 at 10am local time until Thursday, February 26 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

VIP PACKAGE: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium seats, a guided backstage tour, limited edition Jelly Roll tour poster & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

JELLY ROLL – THE LITTLE ASS SHED TOUR 2026 DATES:

May 28 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
June 2 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
June 7 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium^
June 8 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
June 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
June 13 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
June 18 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Albany Med Health System at SPAC
June 20 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
June 21 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
June 23 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
July 22 – Walla Walla, WA – Wine Country Amphitheater^

*Not a Live Nation Date
^TBA Support

About Kashus Culpepper
Alabama-born country crooner Kashus Culpepper encompasses the sound of the South. A student and reverent purveyor of Southern music – country, soul, blues, folk and rock – Culpepper’s husky, sandpaper growl bellows like a freight train over self-penned stories that are as raw and real as they are haunting. Finding his voice in church as young as five years old, it wasn’t until 2020’s global pandemic that Culpepper went from listener to performer, picking up a guitar and learning cover songs to play at barrack bonfires in Rota, Spain during his deployment with the Navy. Covers soon became originals, and once he landed home on U.S. shores, Kash played dive bars up and down the Mississippi Gulf Coast, making a name for himself with the fresh-yet-reminiscent sound that oozes from his very being. Crashing into prominence, Culpepper sold out headline club shows throughout the South before formally releasing a single song. With Nashville taking notice, Culpepper found a musical home at Big Loud Records. Culpepper has joined Leon Bridges, Sierra Ferrell and Darius Rucker on tour – embarking this year on a headlining run as well as dates with Wyatt Flores and Eric Church. Named one of the 2026 Shazam Fast Forward Class, WXPN’s Artist to Watch for January 2026, 2026 Nashville Scene Artist to Watch, GRAMMY.com’s 25 Artists to Watch in 2025, Apple Music Zane Lowe’s 25 Artists for ’25, 2025 Variety Power of Young Hollywood Impact Report, Opry NextStage Class of 2025, Billboard’s February 2025 Country Rookie of the Month, 2025 Amazon Music Bonfire Artist to Watch, Apple Music’s February 2025 Country Riser of the Month, 2025 Pandora Country Artist to Watch and Martin Artist Showcase Class of 2025, Rolling Stone declares: “If what we’ve heard so far is any indication, expect 2026 to be a breakthrough year for this Alabama singer.” Culpepper’s debut album Act I is out now.

DEATH ANGEL ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 US TOUR

February 23, 2026

Thrash metal legends DEATH ANGEL have announced the second leg of their Act III US Tour. The excursion, featuring guests VIO-LENCE and INCITE, will kick off May 1st in Phoenix, AZ and will wrap June 21st in Santa Cruz, CA. Presale tickets are available now, and public onsale starts Friday.

Artist Pre-Sale: https://www.deathangel.us/tour (Code: ACT3)

Public On-sale - Friday, February 27th at 10AM Local Time: https://www.deathangel.us/tour

Commenting on the tour, vocalist Mark Osegueda says:

“Truth be told, when we realized that Act III was approaching the 35 year anniversary of it’s release date we toyed with the idea of doing a tour of playing it in it’s entirety hoping that it would appeal to some of our die hard fans and we decided to test the waters with a quick three week run in select markets in the States to see if the appreciation and fond memories of that era and time resonated with Death Angel fans today.

Well, that tour was so fulfilling for us in the band because nightly we could see and even more-so hear it at every show. That you guys appreciated it beyond our wildest expectations! So, due to very humbling and overwhelming, dare we say demand!, we are so proud to announce the second leg of the Death Angel ACT III U.S. Tour.

We will be playing ACT III in its entirety. Plus, more select songs from our catalog! We very much look forward to celebrating ACT III with all of you! And we’d like to thank you all for the overwhelming response and demand for more! We’ll see you out there! To do it once again! You guys have been the reason since day one! And Thank you for always reminding us of that!”

DEATH ANGEL Tour Dates:

May 1 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theater

May 3 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom

May 5 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues

May 7 - Daytona, FL - Welcome To Rockville

May 10 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground

May 11 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel

May 12 - Hobart, IN - Hobart Theater

May 14 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall

May 15 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom

May 16 - Norwalk, CT - District Music Hall

May 19 - Wilmington, DE - The Queen

May 20 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theater

May 21 - Buffalo, NY - Electric City

May 22 - Allentown, PA - Archer Music Hall

May 24 - Baltimore, MD - Maryland Deathfest

May 27 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Hell)

May 28 - Orlando, FL - The Abbey

May 29 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room

May 30 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum

June 2 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl

June 3 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom

June 5 - Milwaukee, WI - MKE Metal Fest

June 6 - St. Louis, MO - Red Flag

June 8 - Wichita, KS - Wave

June 9 - Greeley, CO - Moxi Theater

June 10 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep

June 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex

June 12 - Boise, ID - Shrine Ballroom

June 14 - Seattle, WA - Showbox

June 16 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater

June 17 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades

June 18 - San Luis Obispo, CA - Fremont Theater

June 19 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory

June 20 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Music Hall

June 21 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst

Purchase DEATH ANGEL’s latest album, Humanicide, and previous releases at https://nblast.de/DeathAngelShopInt

August Burns Red Re-Sign With Fearless Records + Share Video for New Single Behemoth"

February 21, 2026

August Burns Red — Jake Luhrs (vocals); JB Brubaker (guitar); Brent Rambler (guitar); Dustin Davidson (bass); and Matt Grenier (drums) — need no introduction. For over two decades, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based act has been crafting its own unique brand of metalcore that has established ABR as one of the foremost acts in the genre. Their career milestones speak for themselves: Multiple placements in the top 10 on the Billboard Top 200; tours with everyone from Bullet For My Valentine to A Day To Remember; an accumulation of 600 million streams. However the band — nominated for Best Metal Performance Grammys in 2016 for the song "Identity" and again for "Invisible Enemy" in 2018 — have never stopped pushing the limits of their sound. Which brings us to today — the release of the new single "Behemoth," along with their triumphant return to Fearless Records.

Watch the "Behemoth" video below.

"Behemoth" is, well, exactly what its title suggests. It's massive in every way — from the Herculean breakdowns to the battering ram percussion to the battle cry choruses that demand singing along! But ABR also prove that being heavy AF doesn't always mean fast and loud. They drop a quiet moment amidst the maelstrom and as they close out the song, and it's those moments that illustrate just how ferocious they are.

There's a reason ABR are one of the most enduring and beloved bands in the metalcore scene. They're as consistent as ever, yet always evolving.

"'Behemoth' is a song that probably went through more revisions and changes than any song we've ever written," says Brubaker. "While frustrating at times, the conversations and re-writes were worth the effort as we collectively feel very proud of how this song turned out. I believe it's one of the heaviest and most raw songs we've ever delivered."

"Lyrically, 'Behemoth' speaks about the realization of past pains living through present actions in life," states Luhrs. "With the determination to face this reality, a process of healing and breaking old ways leads to a rebirth. It's about cutting the ties to your past, giving it no space to live in the present, and inevitably, changing the course of your life."

ABR will hit the road on a co-headline run with The Amity Affliction this Spring. All dates for the Spring Horizons tour are below.

AUGUST BURNS RED + THE AMITY AFFLICTION ON TOUR:
WITH BOUNDARIES + HEAVENSGATE:
4/10 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall*
4/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
4/14 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/15 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
4/16 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
4/18 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
4/19 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
4/21 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
4/22 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center (Outdoors)
4/24 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee
4/25 — San Diego, CA — Soma
4/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
4/28 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
4/29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
5/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
5/2 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
5/3 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Theater
5/5 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
5/9 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
5/10 — Toronto, ON — History
5/12 — Montreal, QC — Mtelus
5/13 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple**
5/17 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
*With Dreamwake, No Heavensgate
**Festival Date (ABR + TAA Only)

NONPOINT Announce 'The Outta Control Tour' with Special Guests SOiL and Sumo Cyco

February 21, 2026

NONPOINT have announced The Outta Control Tour, a high-energy U.S. run featuring special guests SOiL and Sumo Cyco. NONPOINT will be performing new material from their forthcoming album, giving fans an early taste of what’s next from the band while continuing to deliver the sound that has defined their career.

This tour marks SOiL’s first U.S. tour in two years, making it a highly anticipated return for the Chicago-based metal staples. SOiL is slated to have new material coming out later this year.

In addition, the run reunites Nonpoint with Sumo Cyco following their recent collaboration with frontman Elias Soriano.

Elias Soriano shares, “We’re gonna be playing some new tracks on this tour that are some of my favorites on the new record. One being our lead track 'IS IT'. It’s about that internal conflict where you question getting too involved. Did I push too hard? Did I ask too much? It’s that feeling of wondering if doing what you thought was right actually meant being okay with hurting the people around you. We’re also performing our collab with Skye from Sumo Cyco, 'RED YETI'. That one is gonna blow people away. Add the return of Soil to the stage after some time off in the US, new production and you got a night people are going to talk about.”

"During all the years SOiL and Nonpoint have been friends, we’ve never done an actual tour in the states together. I’m excited to see our two bands finally being brought together here. This will be a great tour for the fans," adds Tim King.

Tickets and VIP packages will be available at

https://nonpoint.com/pages/tour-dates

Painful. Powerful. Unforgettable. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

APRIL

25 Tampa, FL @ Ritz Ybor

26 Destin, FL @ Club LA

28 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room

29 Viginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27

30 Bensalem, Pa @ Broken Goblet SOiL only

MAY

1 Hartford, CT @ The Webster

2 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels

3 Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live

5 Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents

6 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater

8 Daytona, FL @ Daytona INTL Speedway Welcome to Rockville, Nonpoint Only

9 Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum CPR Fest, Nonpoint Only

9 Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar SOiL only

10 New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues

12 Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

13 Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre

14 Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge

15 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple SOiL only

South Florida-based rock band Nonpoint, has been captivating audiences with their energetic sound and passionate performances for over two decades. Formed in 1997, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of what modern rock can be, combining heavy metal, nu-metal, and hard rock into a unique and powerful musical force. Over the course of their 20-year career, Nonpoint has released several critically acclaimed albums and garnered a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in the industry.

Throughout their career, Nonpoint has been celebrated for their signature sound and powerful lyrics, which often tackle social and political issues. Their hard-hitting sound and emotional live performances have earned them a dedicated fanbase, as well as recognition from the music industry. Nonpoint has received multiple award nominations and has been praised by publications such as Rolling Stone, Revolver, and Alternative Press.

Nonpoint is:
Elias Soriano (Lead Vocals)
Robb Rivera (Drums)
Rasheed Thomas (Guitar /Backing Vocals)
Adam Woloszyn (Bass)
Jason Zeilstra (Lead Guitar)

For More Information Please visit:

NONPOINT

SOiL

SUMO CYCO

BADSQUATCH Releases New Single "Such A Burden"

February 21, 2026

BADSQUATCH is an American singer/songwriter/producer based in the Midwest. A big man with a big voice, BADSQUATCH is an artist with one overwhelming presence. Adopting such a moniker would suggest nothing less, though along with the rough and gruff appearance, the music that comes out of this massive human ranges from soft and pensive acoustic tunes to bold and abrasive alt rock bangers. The material he creates generally addresses a large range of gritty subjects that are inspired by his own journey of self-discovery and what it truly means to be human.

One may recognize BADSQUATCH from his work as the frontsquatch of midwestern dystopian party rock trio The Party After, who recently released their powerhouse album Dopamine Machine in July 2025. During the recording process for the album, BADSQUATCH also wrote and recorded a large amount of material that didn’t fit the picture for the band, so he is deciding to reach into his personal archives and begin releasing music as a solo artist.

His first single, out February 20th, is a dark and brooding song broaching the subject of self-loathing with inspirations from alternative and industrial artists alike. This release, titled “Such a Burden”, is the first from a collection of songs that BADSQUATCH is considering a concept album/mental health piece rooted in subjects of shadow work and addressing the darker parts of oneself, all with a goal of awareness, healing, and growing into our potentials in this unique human experience.

"To dig deep into the music to come, much like the healing process, we must first start with addressing the darkness and the shadows that are difficult to own," says Badsquatch.

Badsquatch has officially signed with new management under Pamela Parks at Headity.com. Stay tuned — strategic moves, fresh momentum, and powerful next steps are in motion.

STREAM "Such A Burden" HERE

BADSQUATCH LIVE SHOWS:

Fri. February 20 @ Brokedown Palace, Omaha, NE

Sun. February 22 @ Chelsea's, Eureka Springs, AR

Tue. February 24 @ Knight Moves, Hazel Green, AL

For More Information Please Visit:

SYLOSIS - Release Career Defining Record 'The New Flesh' + Drop Video For 'Spared From The Guillotine'

February 21, 2026

SYLOSIS have released their highly anticipated, career-defining record The New Flesh via Nuclear Blast. The album is a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force. The band’s seventh full-length offering is a powerful showcase for the state of SYLOSIS in 2025: lethal, uncompromising, and avowedly metal as all hell.

The band stated:

“The New Flesh is now out in the world and we could not be happier with what we have created here. It is our heaviest, yet most diverse and collaborative record to date. We’ve already been playing a bunch of these songs live and it's been amazing to see the crowd respond to the songs so positively.

Today, we will celebrate the release in London with a full band Q&A/signing session at The Black Heart, then play the biggest headline show of our career at O2 Forum Kentish Town. It really feels like a step up for the band. We can not wait to see everyone.

Huge thank you to our team for helping get this album out there, and to all of our fans, old and new, thank you so much for your support over the years. A new era starts today.

Josh, Ali, Ben & Conor"

SYLOSIS have also released a video for the album focus track, certified carnage catalyst 'Spared From The Guillotine'.

Order album The New Flesh: https://sylosis.bfan.link/the-new-flesh
Watch the 'Spared From The Guillotine' video below:

SYLOSIS have been tearing across Europe for the past month on their biggest ever tour. In London tonight, Heaven Shall Burn, The Black Dahlia Murder and Frozen Soul, will all be joining the bill at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town. This crushing line-up is guaranteed to be metal’s billing of the year!

SYLOSIS are also hosting an 'Album Release Party Event' TODAY from 12-3.30pm, at The Black Heart, Camden. The free-entry event includes an album signing session, a full-band Q&A, a merch pop-up, and food and drink specials. See flyer below for more info!

SYLOSIS - UK AND EUROPE 2026
w/ Revocation (US), Distant (NL) & Life Cycles (US)

20.02 - 02 Kentish Town Forum, London, UK ***
21.02 - 02 The Ritz, Manchester, UK *SELLING FAST*
22.02 - The Academy, Dublin, IE *SELLING FAST*

*** also playing: Heaven Shall Burn, The Black Dahlia Murder, Frozen Soul

Tickets on-sale now via https://sylosis-band.com

SYLOSIS will also be touring North America across April and May 2026 with Bleed From Within, Great American Ghost & Life Cycles. Full dates are here:

NORTH AMERICA 2026
w/ Bleed From Within, Great American Ghost & Life Cycles

02.04 - Worcester MA, The Palladium *SELLING FAST
03.04 - Montreal QC, Theatre Beanfield *SOLD OUT
04.04 - Toronto ON, Opera House *SELLING FAST
06.04 - Philadelphia PA, Theatre of the Living Arts
07.04 - Lakewood OH, The Roxy
08.04 - Millville PA, Mr Smalls
10.04 - Detroit MI, St Andrew’s Hall
11.04 - Grand Rapids MI, Elevation
12.04 - Chicago IL, House of Blues
14.04 - Minneapolis MN, Varsity Theatre
15.04 - Lincoln NE, Bourbon Theatre
17.04 - Englewood CO, Gothic Theatre
19.04 - Boise ID, Shrine Social Club
20.04 - Seattle WA, The Crocodile
21.04 - Portland OR, Hawthorne Theatre
22.04 - Roseville CA, Goldfield Trading Post
24.04 - Los Angeles CA, The Regent Theatre
25.04 - Pomona CA, The Glass House
26.04 - Phenoix AZ, Crescent Ballroom
28.04 - Austin TX, Come and Take It Live
29.04 - Dallas TX, Granada Theater
01.05 - Tampa FL, The Orpheum
02.05 - Atlanta GA, The Masquerade (Hell)
03.05 - Greensboro NC, Hangar 1819
05.05 - Richmond VA, Canal Club
06.05 - Baltimore MD, Nevermore Hall
07.05 - New York NY, Gramercy Theatre

Tickets on-sale now via https://sylosis-band.com

INTOXICATED Unleashes Brutal New Single, "Carved in Stone"

February 20, 2026

Florida death thrash metal outfit INTOXICATED will be unleashing their third full-length, 'The Dome,' on March 27, 2026 via Redefining Darkness! The band is now unleashing the latest brutalizing offering, "Shifted Cross,".

Vocalist/guitarist Erik Payne comments, "'Carved in Stone' is written for the sickening 'elites;' The ones that have gone unchecked and how they should be petrified of their demise."

INTOXICATED is a thrash/death metal band from Altamonte Springs, Florida, originally formed in 1993. Led by vocalist and guitarist Erik Payne, the band quickly carved out a place in Florida’s extreme metal lineage, earning early mentorship from Death’s legendary Chuck Schuldiner. Rooted firmly in Florida’s storied death-thrash tradition, Intoxicated’s sound draws natural comparisons to Death, Sadus, and Obituary— as marked by unrelenting speed, sharp riffing, and concise, high-impact songwriting.

'The Dome' is now available for pre-orders in the USA HERE while it's available for the rest of the world HERE.

In addition, INTOXICATED will be supporting OBITUARY along with CASTRATOR on the band's upcoming "Out of the Swamp" East Coast run, which takes place from March 19 in Gainesville, FL through March 29 in New Orleans, LA. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

GET TICKETS HERE

INTOXICATED Tour Dates (supporting OBITUARY w/ CASTRATOR):

03/19 Gainesville, FL @ The Wooly (No Castrator)

03/20 Birmingham, AL @ The Canteen

03/21 Pelham, TN @ The Caverns (w/ Acid Bath)

03/22 Memphis, TN @ 1884 Lounge

03/24 Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street

03/25 Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

03/27 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves

03/28 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (w/ Acid Bath & High on Fire)

03/29 New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina's

Intoxicated is a thrash/death metal band from Altamonte Springs, Florida, originally formed in 1993. Led by vocalist and guitarist Erik Payne, the band quickly carved out a place in Florida’s extreme metal lineage, earning early mentorship from Death’s legendary Chuck Schuldiner. Their first run produced a trio of EPs—.08 (1994), Scars (1995), and Metal Neck (1997)—before releasing their third EP, Drain.

Following their initial rise, Intoxicated went on hiatus as Payne, along with Obituary’s Donald Tardy and Ken Andrews, joined the touring lineup for Andrew W.K. in 1999, a role they held for nearly two decades while performing around the world.

The band reactivated in 2019, returning with the Walled EP (2020) and their long-awaited debut full-length, Watch You Burn (2022). The album showcased the band’s signature blend of ragged thrash aggression and Florida-bred death metal grit. Featuring guest appearances from Ken Andrews (Obituary, ex–Andrew W.K.) and Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste), and produced, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Boesch (Foo Fighters, Andrew W.K.) at Candor Recording—formerly Morbid Angel’s headquarters—Watch You Burn reaffirmed Intoxicated’s place among fans of classic Kreator, Death, Obituary, Protector, and Devastation.

Now, Intoxicated is preparing to unleash their second full-length album, The Dome, on Redefining Darkness Records.

Rooted firmly in Florida’s storied death-thrash tradition, Intoxicated’s sound draws natural comparisons to Death, Sadus, and Obituary— as marked by unrelenting speed, sharp riffing, and concise, high-impact songwriting.

Lineup:

Erik Payne - Guitar/Vocals

John Sutton - Guitar

Shawn Clarson - Bass/Backing Vocals

Colin Vaccaro - Drums

Album credits:

Produced by Ryan Boesch and Erik Payne @ Candor Recording in Tampa Fl

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Ryan Boesch

Cover Artist: Celeste Payne

Formats:

Vinyl

Digital

Pre-orders (Worldwide excl. USA): https://shop.redefiningdarkness.com/

Preorders (USA): https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/intoxicated

Links:

HOKKA ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM VIA MISERIA IV REVEAL VIDEO FOR THIRD SINGLE 'HEART SAID NO'

February 19, 2026

Finnish rising force HOKKA announce their highly anticipated full-length album Via Miseria IV, due out on April 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band brings together three major names from Finland’s rock legacy: former BLIND CHANNEL frontman Joel Hokka, THE RASMUSfounding member and former guitarist-songwriter Pauli Rantasalmi, and phenomenal young drummer Jimi Aslak.

Following the success of the previously released singles 'In The Darkness' and 'Death By Cupid's Arrow,' the band now unveil the powerful third single from the upcoming record, 'Heart Said No,' arriving together with another epic, cinematic video in unmistakable HOKKA style.

A beautiful, emotional anthem built around a captivating piano melody, 'Heart Said No' showcases a more vulnerable yet powerful side of HOKKA, blending soaring atmospheres with the band’s signature intensity. The track offers another glimpse into the sonic depth and thematic weight that define Via Miseria IV, an album that explores themes of struggle, resilience, and inner conflict.

Frontman Joel Hokka comments on the song:

“Big boys don’t cry — except when writing songs like this. 'Heart Said No' was the first song I ever wrote with tears in my eyes — and I wasn’t the only one in the band. The song is a raw and authentic deep dive into self-reflection, shaped by minds steeped in melancholy. We’re incredibly proud to announce that our first album, Via Miseria IV, will be released on April 24th.”

Check out the video for "Heart Said No' Below:

Listen to 'Heart Said No': https://hokka.bfan.link/heart-said-no

Pre-order Via Miseria IV: https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv

In addition, HOKKA has just announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensai saga on stage for the first time.

The first club show:
07.05.26 FI Helsinki - Tavastia

Confirmed festival shows:
12.-13.06.26 FI Lahti - Kesämössö
27.06.26 FI Helsinki - Tuska
03.-05.07.26 FI Turku - Ruisrock
04.07.26 FI Tampere - Tuhdimmat Tahdit
17.-19.07.26 FI Joensuu - Ilosaarirock
23.-25.07.26 FI Kuopio - Kuopiorock
25.07.26 FI Oulu - QStock
14.-16.08.26 CH Cudrefin - Rock The Lakes

line up:
Joel Hokka - voc
Pauli Rantasalmi - guitar
Sampo Sundström - guitar
Jimi Aslak - drums

social media:
Instagram: @joelhokka @jimiaslak @paulirantasalmi
Tiktok: @joelhokka @jimiaslak.
YouTube: @hokkasyndicate.

JON Q PUBLIC Announces Two-Run Midwest Tour

February 19, 2026

Rising punk powerhouse JON Q PUBLIC is gearing up to hit the road and bringing their high-energy live show to fans in two explosive waves across the Midwest.

Known for their dynamic performances, driving riffs, and emotionally charged songwriting,

JON Q PUBLIC has built a reputation as a must-see live act. The band’s upcoming tour marks a major step forward as JON Q PUBLIC continues to expand into key markets throughout the U.S.

The tour will be divided into two spearate runs, allowing the band to cover more territory and connect with fans in multiple cities throughout the Midwest. Featuring headling performances alongside select supporting acts, expect a full-throttle, raw, gritty, rock and roll experience... one that keeps audiences wanting more!

Setlists will feature standout tracks from the band’s catalog, crowd favorites, and new material that showcases the band’s continued growth and evolution. From intimate club venues to large regional stages, JON Q PUBLIC promises an unforgettable live experience driven by unrefined passion, authenticity, and fierce rock energy. The band is poised to solidify their presence as one of the region’s most compelling live rock acts.

Dates…

MARCH / APRIL 2026

…

3/16 - CINCINNATI, OH @ The Comet

With Shark Noises, Get Wrecked & Heet Death

4/1 - FAIRFIELD, OH @ Swine City Brewing

With Misunderstood, Maestro Murder, & o/s/g

4/2 - YOUNGSTOWN, OH @ Westside Bowl

With Misunderstood, & o/s/g

4/3 - DAYTON, OH @ A Punk House (TBA)

With Misunderstood & o/s/g

4/4 - KENOSHA, WI @ Final Girl Bar

With Misunderstood, & o/s/g

4/5 - MILWAUKEE, WI @ Veggas Pub

With Misunderstood, & o/s/g

4/6 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Pop Up Show (TBA)

4/7 - ST PAUL, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall

With Dirty 930, & o/s/g

4/9 - DENVER, CO @ Town Hall Collaborative

With Winched, Radical Eyes, 3xCharm

4/10 - MIDVALE, UT @ The Pearl on Main

With The Soakers, The Apathetics, & Willöh

4/11 - LAS VEGAS, NV @ Pop Up Show (TBA)

4/12 - LAS VEGAS, NV @ Double Down Saloon

With Goldie Vegas & The Playboys, Stagnetti’s Cock, & Makers A.D.

4/14 - FORT COLLINS, CO @ Surfside 7

With The Swashbuckling Doctors & Radical Eyes

4/16 - CHAMPAIGN, IL @ Exile On Main Street

With o/s/g

4/17 - MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH @ Maple Grove Tavern

With o/s/g

4/18 - SHELBYVILLE, IN @ Strand Theatre

With Misunderstood, The Helsings, & Narwhal Express, Maestro Murder, & Criminal Record

MAY / JUNE 2026

…

5/1 - SOUTH BEND, IN @ The Well Coffee House

With The Foleys, The Sawed Offs, & o/s/g

5/2 - PITTSBURGH, PA @ Whovilles

With Filthy Low Down, Honervah, & The Sawed Offs

5/3 - ATLANTA, GA @ 529 EAV

With The Sawed Offs, Catch These Hands, Craigslist Punks, & Croak & Dagger

5/7 - AKRON, OH @ The Vortex

With o/s/g

5/8 - LEMONT, IL @ Heroes West

With o/s/g

5/9 - DES MOINES, IA @ Locals Bar & Stage

With More Cheese, Anchoress, & o/s/g

5/10 - DETROIT, MI @ Corkscrew Tavern

With o/s/g

5/11 - COLUMBUS, OH - Pop Up Show (TBA)

5/12 - LOUISVILLE, KY @ Highland’s Tap Room

With Arhythmia & Maestro Murder

5/14 - CLEVELAND, OH @ Dunlap’s Corner Bar

With o/s/g

5/15 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN - TBA

5/16 - ORLAND PARK, IL @ House of Music

With o/s/g

5/22 - FAIRFIELD, OH @ Swine City Brewing

Misunderstood’s 20th Anniversary Fest

5/23 - OH (TBA)

6/19 - ANN ARBOR, MI @ Mash Bar

With o/s/g

6/20 - KY (TBA)

JON Q PUBLIC is Midwestern punk band best known for high energy performances and catchy rock and roll songs with attitude.

Members include JJ Roetting on vox & strings, Joe Payne on strings & backup vox, Adam Pacheco on drums, and Jon Doewho fills in occasionally on drums or strings & backup vox.

The band plays an eerie dystopian tsunami of eclectic and traditional punk music fused with pop punk. Influences include Black Flag, Ramones, Misfits, Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, Agent Orange, and more.

There is no “H” in JON Q PUBLIC. JON Q PUBLIC should not to be confused with the Christian rock group Johnny Q. Public, and has never released music titled "Feel The Bern".

JON Q PUBLIC'S debut album was released July 18, 2025. “Crackheads Boxing Club & the Split Decision” was written, recorded, and produced by JJ Roetting & Jairo Muñoz. The album features backup vocals from Joe Queer and percussion from Hoglog Rehab - both from legendary punk band The Queers.

JON Q PUBLIC'S new self titled album, “Jon Q Public”, is scheduled for release later in 2026.

Darius Rucker Brings Big Band Gala to Charleston’s Gaillard on April 7

February 18, 2026

Charleston’s own Darius Rucker will return to the Holy City for a special one-night-only event, the Darius Rucker Big Band Gala presented by Explore Charleston, set for Tuesday, April 7 at the Gaillard Center. The gala performance offers fans a rare opportunity to experience Rucker in an elevated, intimate concert setting backed by the Robert Lewis Orchestra, conducted by Peter Graves, creating a distinctive evening tailored to the Gaillard Center stage.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the CMA Foundation’s music education initiatives for Charleston County Schools and Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, continuing Rucker’s longstanding commitment to giving back to the community that raised him.

“These big band shows are some of my favorite nights as it’s the only time I get to perform so many of the standards we all grew up listening to with the backing of such an incredible orchestra,” offers Rucker. “It’s all to benefit incredible non-profit work locally.”

Tickets for the Darius Rucker Big Band Gala go on sale this Friday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. local time via GaillardCenter.org, with price points ranging from $50 to $250. Please note that all tickets are non-transferable and will be delivered electronically to the purchaser 48 hours in advance of the show.

Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (22x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012, and he won his third career GRAMMY Award in 2014 for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. His latest album Carolyn’s Boy is available everywhere now as is his New York Times bestselling memoir “Life’s Too Short,” released via Dey Street in 2024.

As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $5.1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through his annual Darius and Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, with his Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics line of NFL, MLB, NHL and NCAA apparel available via Fanatics.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.

For more information, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

PRESIDENT Share Video for New Single "Angel Wings" — WATCH // Band Touring North America With Bad Omens

February 18, 2026

Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT operate at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. Refusing to conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity, PRESIDENT prioritize intent over image.

Today, PRESIDENT have issued their first new music of 2026 in the form of the new single "ANGEL WINGS."

Watch the video below.

The stunningly transcendent and richly layered song is the next step in the band's sonic evolution — a mix of alt-rock, industrial, programmed beats, and push-and-pull breakdowns.

"'Angel Wings' reflects a search for spiritual redemption and the resolve to begin again," the artist explains. "It marks the opening of a new chapter. At its core, the song speaks to holding close those who matter most, while remaining unmoved by detractors."

"Angel Wings" is a new term for PRESIDENT in many ways. It's not only the first new song of the year — it's also the band's first release for Atlantic Records.

PRESIDENT launched in 2025, operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, cultivating intrigue with every single and performance. Built to exist outside the noise, PRESIDENT are building something that invites deeper investment — designed to be discovered, not sold. PRESIDENT said it best, tellingRevolver in a cover feature that "the music industry has elements of fast fashion to it these days. Things just come and go. Everything's really quick. Everyone's shouting for attention and there's just so much noise, and it just becomes a fucking conveyor belt. [We] wanted to step back and not be a part of that. But if people are interested, and they want to enter into this world, we'll grab them with open arms."

PRESIDENT's debut EP, King of Terrors, was released in fall 2025. Listen here.

PRESIDENT's North American tour kicks off this weekend. They will open for Bad Omens and Beartooth. All dates are below.

PRESIDENT ON TOUR:
WITH BAD OMENS + BEARTOOTH:
2/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
2/24 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
2/26 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center
2/28 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
3/02 — Minneapolis, MN — Target Center
3/03 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Ballroom*
3/04 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
3/06 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
3/08 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
3/10 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
3/11 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
3/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena
3/14 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
3/16 — Raleigh, NC — Lenovo Center
3/17 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
3/18 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall^
3/19 — Dallas, TX — American Airlines Center
3/20 — San Antonio, TX — Frost Bank Center
3/22 — Oklahoma City, OK — Paycom Center
3/24 — Glendale, AZ — Desert Diamond Arena
3/26 — Inglewood, CA — Kia Forum
3/27 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena
*Beartooth + President only
^Headline Show

BELPHEGOR Announce "Praise The Beast" North American Tour

February 18, 2026

The gates open once more.

With the release of “Scarlet Beast – Leviathan,” BELPHEGOR return at their most menacing and deliberate, delivering a track that moves with the force of an advancing colossus. Built upon lumbering, monolithic riffs and a suffocating sense of inevitability, the single embodies a towering presence, vast, unrelenting, and absolute.

“Scarlet Beast – Leviathan” does not chase speed; it commands submission. Favoring tension, density, and sheer authority over velocity, the song fuses ritualistic black metal atmosphere with the crushing weight of death metal. The result is a sonic behemoth, oppressive, deliberate, and unstoppable, advancing through scorched terrain with death trailing in its wake.

The single arrives as BELPHEGOR kick off their North American “Praise The Beast” tour, carrying this new chapter directly onto the stage. The track’s immense weight and deliberate pacing translate into a live experience built on tension and command, setting the tone for a run that promises ritual intensity across the continent.

Accompanying the single is a stark and uncompromising music video that captures the essence of true darkness. Gritty and raw in execution, the visual counterpart strips away artifice and embraces ritualistic imagery, shadow, and decay. It is not spectacle, but invocation.

With “Scarlet Beast – Leviathan,” BELPHEGOR once again prove their mastery of controlled devastation. The beast does not rush. It advances. And nothing stands in its path.

Praise The Beast North American Tour 2026

02/19 - Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Monarch
02/20 - Lowell, MA, Taffeta Music Hall
02/21 - Montreal, QC, Le Studio TD
02/22 - Toronto, ON, Lee's Palace
02/23 - Lakewood, OH, Mercury Music Hall
02/24 - Joliet, IL, The Forge
02/26 - Denver, CO, HQ
02/27 - Albuquerque, NM, Launchpad
02/28 - Haltom City, TX, Haltom Theater
03/01 - Houston, TX, Scout Bar
03/02 - San Antonio, TX, Paper Tiger
03/05 - Mesa, AZ, The Rosetta Room
03/06 - San Diego, CA, Brick by Brick
03/07 - San Francisco, CA, DNA Lounge
03/08 - Roseville, CA, Goldfield Trading Post
03/09 - Los Angeles, CA, 1720
03/10 - Anaheim, CA, The Observatory

Purchase tickets HERE: https://www.belphegor.at/present.htm

About BELPHEGOR:

Since their formation in 1993 in Austria, BELPHEGOR have stood as one of the most brutal and transgressive forces in black death metal. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Helmuth Lehner, the band has spent over three decades refining a sound forged in fire and sacrilege, merging the violent precision of death metal with the ritualistic darkness of black metal.

Their musick is an invocation of infernal power, a soundwall of relentless blasphemy.

From the raw intensity of early releases like The Last Supper (1995), Blutsabbath(1997), and Necrodaemon Terrorsathan (2000), to the increasingly sophisticated compositions found on albums such as Lucifer Incestus, Bondage Goat Zombie, Pestapokalypse VI, and Totenritual, BELPHEGOR have continually pushed the boundaries of extreme musick. Each release marks a further descent into forbidden territory.

The band’s thematic focus with ritual magick, religious inversion, and arcane symbolism is matched by their technical mastery, multilingual lyrics, and sonic experimentation.

With their twelfth studio album The Devils (2022), BELPHEGOR delivered one of their most punishing and ambitious records to date.

Recorded at Fascination Street Studios with producer Jens Bogren, the album features nine meticulously crafted compositions that shift seamlessly between feral aggression and solemn majesty.

Tracks such as Glorifizierung des Teufels and Virtus Asinaria - Prayer incorporate choral passages and ritualistic structure, while Damnation - Höllensturz unfolds with a dynamic complexity that further amplifies the band’s compositional vision.

Lyrically, the album weaves together German, Latin, and English to cast incantations of death, desecration, and rebellion against sacred order. Accompanied by visionary artwork from Seth Siro Anton, The Devils stands as a high point in Belphegor’s canon and underscores their continued relevance in the global extreme metal landscape.

Following the success of The Devils, BELPHEGOR were honored with the 2023 Amadeus Austrian Music Award in the Hard and Heavy category, a rare moment of formal recognition in Austria for a band that has long walked a path far removed from mainstream acceptance. This accolade acknowledges their artistic legacy and highlights the contrast between their recognition and the transgressive nature of their craft.

Renowned for their intense live rituals, BELPHEGOR have toured relentlessly across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and beyond. They have appeared at Wacken Open Air, Knotfest, Bloodstock, Hellfest, Tons Of Rock, Sweden Rock, and numerous other prestigious metal festivals. Their stage presence is more than a performance, it is a ceremony of magick and infernal theatre, where sound, smoke, blood, and fire converge in a communion with darkness.

Now, as the band approaches its thirteenth studio album, a deeper and more arcane force begins to stir. The number thirteen bears ancient meaning: endings, thresholds, and the passage into the unknown. Rooted in primordial doctrine, the thirteenth seal is said to bind the final veil between worlds, the last barrier between order and chaos.

With this upcoming release, BELPHEGOR prepares to break that seal, not to follow, but to lead. To summon what lies beyond even their own previous creations: something more primal, more ritualistic, more devastating.

Early glimpses of new material point to a continuation of the dark artistic path begun with The Devils, now delving even deeper. The upcoming album takes shape as a focused ritual: precise, uncompromising, and rooted in the band’s unmistakable vision, the glorification of the Devil.

Prepare. The next chapter is imminent.

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Poison the Well Drop Video for New Single "EVERYTHING HURTS"

February 18, 2026

POISON THE WELL will release PEACE IN PLACE, their first album in 16 years, on March 20 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, they share the video for new single "EVERYTHING HURTS." Watch it below.

The song hones in on PTW's patented and signature quiet/loud dynamics, and it's a perfectly executed mix of moody and metallic. In the video, we follow singer Jeffrey Moreira in an almost voyeuristic way. The tension in both the song and the accompanying visual builds steadily. Tune in to see where they start and where they end, and pay attention to some easter eggs along the way.

"'Everything Hurts' is about the patience and effort it takes to keep relationships alive," says Moreira. "I care deeply about the people in my life, but even the people you love can be frustrating sometimes. And it's important to remember that we can be just as frustrating to them. We all have our moments — and I have my moments too. The ones that stick around are the ones you have a unique connection with. You can't put up with everyone's shit, so the people you keep close are the ones whose shit you actually want to deal with."

POISON THE WELL ARE:
Jeffrey Moreira — Vocals
Ryan Primack — Guitar
Vadim Taver — Guitar
Christopher Hornbrook — Drums
Noah Harmon — Bass

PTW recently announced their Spring 2026 headline tour. Converge will support with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on different segments. Tickets and more information are available here. All dates are below.

POISON THE WELL ON TOUR:
4/2 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues*
4/3 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall*
4/4 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot*
4/6 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground*
4/7 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY*
4/9 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/10 — Queens, NY — Knockdown Center*
4/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore*
4/12 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall*
4/25 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World%
5/7 — Denver, CO — Summit&
5/9 — Austin, TX — Stubb’s Outdoors&
5/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues&
5/12 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater&
5/13 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco&
5/15 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues&
5/16 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park&
5/17 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom&
%Festival Date
*SPY and Balmora
&The Armed and The Barbarians of California

ABOUT POISON THE WELL:
In the space of barely a breath, Poison The Well pacify fits of jarring brutality with moments of fragile beauty. Their unmistakable melodic hardcore gently dilutes the effects of trauma, betrayal, depression, and loss with hard-won wisdom and diligently earned self-acceptance. For as much force as they commit to the riffs and the breakdowns, there’s an equal amount of naked emotion encoded in their relatable hooks. At this point, they are unassumingly, yet undeniably embedded in the DNA of modern metal and hardcore. Poison The Well’s 1999 debut, The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation has claimed spots on BrooklynVegan's 15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today; KERRANG!'s 21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time; Loudwire's 25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time; and Revolver's 10 Most Influential Metalcore Albums of All Time. Stereogumput it best, "The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation influenced a whole generation of metalcore bands." Meanwhile, 2003's You Come Before You remains regarded among Metal Hammer's 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the 21st Century and Rock Sound's 250 Greatest Albums of Our Lifetime. Despite going on hiatus following 2009's The Tropic Rot, the group's influence has only expanded over the years (as evidenced by over 100 million streams across their catalog). After touring in 2015 and 2021, they've commemorated milestone birthdays of both You Come Before You and The Opposite of December... with in-demand headline jaunts. Once again, the members felt an intense need to create as a unit. Rallying together, the guys channeled the spirit of their most celebrated material through a prism of new experience on their sixth full-length offering, Peace In Place.

MICHAEL MONROE NEW VIDEO/ SINGLE ‘SHINOLA’ OUT NOW UPCOMING ALBUM – OUTERSTELLAR – NEARS RELEASE

February 18, 2026

Wednesday February 18th, 2025 –

Michael Monroe unleash the unapologetic and electrifying third single ‘Shinola’, taken from the PRE-ORDER AT THIS LOCATION forthcoming studio album Outerstellar, due for release this Friday, February 20th via Silver Lining Music.

For Pre-orders go to THIS LOCATION.

‘Shinola’ takes aim at a morally corrupt emotional leech who exploits everyone in their orbit, only to reap the isolation they’ve sown. It’s a razor- sharp, crowd-rallying anthem that transforms collective exasperation into raw, liberating release.

“‘Shinola’ was obviously originally written about a certain jerk but unfortunately most of us can relate as we know a lot of them” comments Michael Monroe. “There’s a lot of negative, ignorant idiots in the world and sometimes it’s good to vent frustrations by singing about it. And Karma always

gets us in the end anyway!"

Watch/Listen to ‘Shinola’ below – video by Paul M Green.

The new album Outerstellar is an experience as much as a collection of great songs, a sweet smelling, leathery, glitter-shimmered, sweat-soaked raunch and punch wrapped in one of the great voices in rock ‘n’ roll. From loud crashing guitars to harmonicas, to gorgeous acoustic moments, you’ll sing, you’ll dance, you’ll shiver, you’ll shake, and you’ll smell this wonderful exhilarating record in all its weathered biker jacket incense-coated glory and you’ll also realize that whatever the hell is going on in the world right now, when you put this album on, it’s an instant escape to carefree days and an emancipation from worries, fears and woes.

Listen to the first and second video and singles from Outerstellar – ‘Rockin’ Horse’ and ‘Disconnected’ – and watch the videos here – videos by Leigh Brooks.

Outerstellar will see a whole burst of life when

Michael Monroe and band bring it to stages internationally over the course of the year. The first glimpse will happen on the Buckcherry UK co-headline tour, kicking off in Southampton on February 24, where fans will get to experience some of these new tracks live for the very first time. For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: michaelmonroe.com

Outerstellar is out this Friday, February 20. To celebrate its release Michael Monroe and band will host a series of exclusive HMV in-store signing sessions across the UK, giving fans the opportunity to meet the band up close, have their albums signed and capture the moment with photos.

Outerstellar is available on Limited Edition 12” White Vinyl, 12” Turquoise Vinyl, 12” Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles.

Pre-order/stream now at this location

Band Line-Up:

Michael Monroe - Lead vocals, Harmonica

Steve Conte - Guitars, Vocals

Rich Jones - Guitars, Vocals

Karl Rockfist - Drums

Sami Yaffa - Bass, Vocals

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