Johnny O'Neil announces his new live album “Live at Le Musique Room”, out now on Bearded Maggie Records

March 18, 2026

The live album features a live performance of a brand new song “Lover” that will be released on his upcoming new studio album.

JOHNNY O’NEIL “Lover” Official Music Video from the Album “Johnny O’Neil Live at Le Musique Room”.Watch below.

You can stream and purchase “Live at Le Musique Room” at: https://linktr.ee/johnnyoneil

Talking about the new live album, Johnny O’Neil said, "Live at Le Musique Room" represents a true inflection point for our band. Last spring, we elected

to forge ahead as a three-piece, and return to our hard rock roots. The album features songs from our first two studio albums, as well as a brand new track,

“Lover,” a tune I wrote about a fellow who has watched a woman being mistreated by someone from afar, and tells her to “leave him – c’mon with

me!”

“Lover” is the first single from our upcoming third studio album, which again will be co-produced, recorded, and mixed by my “Blood Brother,” the incomparable Brian Bart. We cannot wait for our fans to hear us get back to our hard rock roots - this time as a three-piece!”

Band Members:
Johnny O’Neil: Lead Vocals, All Guitars
Benny Craig: Bass Guitar and Background Vocals
Joachim Baecker: Drums and Background Vocals

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY presents 'Nevver' single (via Projekt Records) "Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP", their first all-new material in 25 years, is out now

March 18, 2026

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday presents 'Nevver', the final single from their new ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', following the earlier-released 'Love Language' and 'Soft Capture'. Released via Projekt Records and ranking second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025, this is the band's first record of all-new material since 1999.

With early gothrock underpinnings, here Lowsunday capture a different energy than other tracks on this EP, with a slightly more down tempo and driving rhythm. Itt is uniquely sparse and delicate at times, relative to the band's typically multi-layered approach regarding atmospherics and dense noise. The accompanying video, produced by Jer Herring, drifts between dark postpunk atmosphere and a homage to classic outsider cinema.

'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' out now via Projekt Records.

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY presents 'Nevver' single (via Projekt Records)
"Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP", their first all-new material in 25 years, is out now

FOR FANS OF: The Chameleons, Chapterhouse, Catherine Wheel, ACTORS, The Cure, Modern English, Clan of Xymox, Then Comes Silence, TRAITRS
GENRES: Post-Punk, Alternative Rock, Shoegaze, Darkwave, Dreampop
FOCUS TRACKS: Love Language, Nevver, Soft Capture
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FOR SHARING
'Nevver' video https://youtu.be/yjc8o5fccNU
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7m6CKPmM0f9ZjQ2P7F1LwN
'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' https://www.projekt.com/store/product/arc00371
Bandcamp https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/low-sunday-ghost-machine-white-ep
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4s65dQ3vMabDJDIEXcVA2l
'Soft Capture' video https://youtu.be/i_5UeD04mlk
'Love Language' video  https://youtu.be/9ytV47-jnPQ
LinkTree https://linktr.ee/lowsundayofficial

Lowsunday Anniversary Reissue Series
'Low Sunday Ghost Machine (2025 remaster)' LP  https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/low-sunday-ghost-machine-2025-remaster
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2cSpagnncBdnhfhafF87Qj
'Innocence (2025 electro mix)' https://youtu.be/DPAJHEx1poU
'For A Moment (2025 electro mix)' https://youtu.be/mzQ2lSKMjGo
'Elesgiem' (2024 remaster) LP https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/elesgiem-2024-remaster

FOR SHARING
Online press kit https://haulix.promo/rcf8
Download via Google Drive  https://tinyurl.com/Lowsunday-PressKit

"Shiny sparkles of jangle guitar that reverberate, rising against the ethereal vocal drift... moving effortlessly between ethereal, darkwave, shoegaze, postpunk, guitar sharpness, and dreampop driven dynamics" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A masterpiece, one of those records that simply stands the test of time and like a fine wine, gets better with age....Mercurial darkwave with blistering shoegaze guitars... The 'White EP' features five gorgeous tracks... both a victory lap for the band and a taste of great things to come" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Aloof vocals, orbits in telescopic solitude, peering through the lens of glamour and glitz, amidst the floating debris falling from the crest fallen clouds" ~ The Manc Review

"Synthetic perfection of early Depeche Mode & raw minimalism of German EBM pioneers.. experimental sophistication and electropop purity... elegant, hypnotic, and dramatic" ~ Skylight Webzine

"Timeless... romantic, dark, and reflective, but never too dramatic" ~ Myth of Rock

"A powerful, sonic journey" ~ Post-Punk.com

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday presents 'Nevver', the final single from their new ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', following the earlier-released 'Love Language' and 'Soft Capture'. Released via Projekt Records and ranking second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025, this is the band's first record of all-new material since 1999.

With early gothrock underpinnings, here Lowsunday capture a different energy than other tracks on this EP, with a slightly more down tempo and driving rhythm. Itt is uniquely sparse and delicate at times, relative to the band's typically multi-layered approach regarding atmospherics and dense noise. The accompanying video, produced by Jer Herring, drifts between dark postpunk atmosphere and a homage to classic outsider cinema.

Born in the mid-1990s within the local Pittsburgh scene, Lowsunday (initially known as Low Sunday Ghost Machine) emerged as a "retro-futurist" pioneer, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before the genres saw their modern revival. Their legacy was cemented with their debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and the 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem', both of which were re-released via Projekt Records over the past 18 months (for their 30th and 25th anniversaries, respectively).

The band dissolved, leaving behind a cult reputation for mercurial sounds and blistering guitar work that set the stage for subsequent generations of alternative artists. Following a nearly 25-year period of inactivity, the band resurfaced as a duo in 2025—consisting of original members Shane Sahene (vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums) and Bobby Spell (bass, guitar, drums).

"This is one of my favorite songs on the White EP. These lyrics are related to an increasing sense of apathy in the world - how it feels like even love isn’t enough sometimes and yet, the only fate worse is to let go of it. The feeling that happiness can be delicate and unhappiness can be so determined to take its place," says Shane Sahene.

"This song touches on very early influences and the recording captured some of the most unique guitar tones we've ever used. What's unusual is that, separately, Bobby had been working on a bass line and I had been playing this guitar part. It was serendipitous in how well they went together to form this song"

'Nevver' is a case in point, showcasing the band's legacy of creative experimentation and talent for weaving counter-culture cadences and weightless production with a sense of visceral vulnerability.

Bobby Spell shares, "Nevver was enjoyable for the two of us to compose. I had been playing with this menacing bass line that happened to be a perfect match for a guitar part Shane had been working on. It gave us an opportunity to explore darker tones and indicated the need for a more sparce production. The almost plodding tempo made this song more challenging and fun, imbuing it with a combination of creepy darkness with a dash of humor."

Serving as both a reflection and a resurgence, the 'White EP' ushers in a welcome return, marked by superb production and a renewed creative clarity, bridging three decades of distinct sonic legacy with balanced doses of escapism, dreamlike sounds, drones and feedback. This first of a two new EPs planned this year, their crystalline shimmer, classic song structures and melodic hooks shows their atmospheric sound to be as timeless and relevant as ever.

Expanding their sonic palette, the 'White EP' elevates the distorted melodies, electronic layers, and haunting vocals that defined Lowsunday's earlier work. A bold evolution into more cavernous soundscapes, oscillating between walls of chaotic feedback and fragile, ethereal passages, their resurgence delves into shadowy and vast acoustic realms, shifting from abrasive ripples of distortion to brittle, shoegaze-infused moments of intense longing.

The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' is out now digitally everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, and as a vinyl release, limited to 200 copies. The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' reissue and limited edition 7" of 'Static / Besides' can also be found on these platforms.

Gurbo & Co. Live (2025) Recorded at Cafe Wha?, New York City out Now

March 17, 2026

A raw, bluesy, foot-stomping live album captured within the legendary walls that once absorbed the energy of Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. Victor V. Gurbo and his band channel that timeless 60s spirit with an approach that can only exist today — resulting in something truly special, both anthropological and deeply alive.

Victor V. Gurbo’s new release, Gurbo & Co. Live 2025, has been a long time coming. Ever since he began playing his music on the streets of New York, Gurbo has dreamed of performing at the historic venues where his idols first made their mark. In January 1961, a 19-year-old Bob Dylan began performing at the now-legendary Cafe Wha?. In November of 2025, Victor brought his electric band to the same stage. It’s undeniable that Gurbo & Co. have tapped into something special here — channeling the energy of the ’60s with an approach that could only exist today. In an anthropological sense, this is a remarkable and deeply considered live document.

Victor V. Gurbo is a folk-rock and roots songwriter, artist, and guitar maker. A homebred Brooklynite and self-described musical anthropologist, he seems to exist outside of time. In speaking and listening to his songs, one could easily place him in the 1960s, while— to quote John Schaefer of NPR’s Soundcheck—“evoking sounds we probably heard in New York City from the late ’20s, early ’30s.” Yet there is something unmistakably contemporary about his presence. Influenced by country and blues pioneers such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, and Hank Williams, as well as songwriting titans like Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, John Prine, and Leonard Cohen, Gurbo carries that lineage forward in a voice distinctly his own.

He has performed at some of New York’s most respected venues — Carnegie Hall, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, NPR’s Greene Space, the Highline Ballroom, and City Winery, among others. His music has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Top 5 Press Radio, The Big Takeover magazine, and NPR.

SCHATTENMANN Release New Studio Album “Endgegner” Out Now Via PERCEPTION.

March 14, 2026

German metal act SCHATTENMANN have released their brand-new studio offering, entitled Endgegner, today via PERCEPTION. At the same time, the band has started their album release tour, bringing the new material to stages across Germany and Austria.

With Endgegner, SCHATTENMANN lean into a heavier and more metaldriven sound. International press reactions have been strong. Devolution Magazine notes that the record shows “the industrial metallers at their most focused,” adding: “You’ll bang your head, you’ll sing along and you’ll groove like nobody’s watching. It’s a fun-fuelled romp well-worth your time.”

FFM Rock writes: “The album convinces across the board, the sound is fat and pumps pure energy, so it gets 8 out of 10 points here.” Powerplay Magazine UK goes even further, awarding 9/10 and stating that a “Future classic album status [is] guaranteed!” while Metalhead.it sums it up perfectly: "An album that stings, that cuts, that annihilates, that captivates. A sinful album that creates a wonderful addiction!"

To coincide with the album’s arrival, today SCHATTENMANN have also unveiled an official music video for the track “Wir sind das Ende der Welt”, watch below:

Frontman Frank Herzig says about the track:
"The song is an explosive declaration of love on the edge of the apocalypse - wild, unrestrained and uncompromising. Although it begins almost like a ballad, it unfolds into a modern metal track with metalcore elements. Far removed from kitsch and clichés, it tells the story of two people who break every boundary, summon storms and stubbornly give the world the middle finger. A hurricane of passion, chaos and raw intensity that sets everything on fire.”

Endgegner sets the tone for a new chapter in the musical journey of SCHATTENMANN, presenting themselves sharper and more focused than ever. Produced by Henning Verlage, the album represents a clear cut and a deliberate evolution of the band’s sound.

Following four studio albums and their first Top 10 chart entry with Día de Muertos, SCHATTENMANN continue to prove that change and progression remain at the core of their identity. Heavier, more aggressive, and unapologetically metal, Endgegner sees the band reborn in steel and fire, poised to claim their place in today’s heavy music landscape!

Order Endgegner HERE: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/endgegnerPR

About SCHATTENMANN
Founded in 2016, Nuremberg-based band SCHATTENMANN have entered the metal world by storm! Pinnacling with their top 10 album Día de Muertos in 2023, the quartet - singer Frank Herzig, guitarist Jan Shook, bass player Luke Shook & drummer Rorschach - paved their way with impactful songwriting but also with energising live shows. A thrilling combination which has resonated with a wide range of range (mostly) European metalheads so far. Sheer metal and continuous touring are the keys of why SCHATTENMANN have become one of the leading German ambassadors in the hard ‘n’ heavy universe within less than 10 years.

GOTTHARD Celebrate Release of 'More Stereo Crush'

March 13, 2026

Today, Swiss hard rock legends Gotthard celebrate the release of their brand-new mini album More Stereo Crush, out now via RPM. The eight-track release expands on the band’s acclaimed 2025 album Stereo Crush and offers fans a deeper look into the creative sessions behind the record.

More Stereo Crush features five previously unreleased songs from the Stereo Crush recordings, alongside the track “Mayday,” which had previously only been available as a video. The EP also includes a radio edit of the ballad “Burning Bridges” and a brand-new duet version of the fan favorite “Liverpool,” performed by vocalist Nic Maeder together with Marc Storace of Krokus.

Produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Leo Leoni, mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren, and featuring artwork by Manuel Schütz and Thomas Ewerhard, the EP once again highlights the band’s signature blend of melodic hooks, powerful vocals, and rock-solid instrumentation. More Stereo Crush is out now and available as an MCD, a limited mini LP, a special CD bundle with Stereo Crush, and digitally.

Order More Stereo Crush at: https://gotthard.rpm.link/mscPR

About GOTTHARD
With meanwhile 17 number one albums, a Diamond Award for selling over one million units in Switzerland, and multiple platinum records, including their quadruple platinum album “Homerun,” GOTTHARD have an unmatched legacy of successes. It is rounded off by over 3.5 million units sold worldwide and more than 2,000 live performances. Their tracks like ‘Heaven,’ a platinum single, and seven top 10 singles have cemented the band in the international music scene. 

Known for their heartfelt songwriting, powerful live shows and unmistakable melodic sound, the band has built a lasting legacy since their breakthrough in the early 1990s. After recently wrapping a European tour with Y&T, a busy festival season and three “Rock Monsters of Switzerland” arena shows alongside Krokus, the band continues to push forward creatively.

Today’s lineup features founding members Leo Leoni and Marc Lynn, joined by Freddy Scherer, Nic Maeder, and drummer Flavio Mezzodi. With multiple songwriters contributing to the creative process and longtime producer Charlie Bauerfeind once again involved, GOTTHARD continue to prove that their passion for hard rock remains as strong as ever.

GOTTHARD are:
Nic Maeder | vocals
Leo Leoni | guitars
Freddy Scherer | guitars
Marc Lynn | bass
Flavio Mezzodi | drums

More on GOTTHARD:
gotthard.com | Linktree | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify

GOTTHARD - Smiling In The Pouring Rain (Official Music Video) - YouTube

WORLDWIDE PANIC Unleashes Explosive New Album The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen and Title Track Video

March 13, 2026

Hard rock powerhouse WORLDWIDE PANIC is set to make a thunderous statement with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen, arriving TODAY. The band is also releasing the album’s commanding title track, giving fans an early taste of what promises to be their most ambitious and sonically aggressive project to date.

Fueled by crushing riffs, cinematic storytelling, and unapologetic intensity, The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen showcases WORLDWIDE PANIC pushing their creative and musical boundaries further than ever before. The album dives deep into themes of power, corruption, internal battles, and the complex nature of what truly defines a villain in

today’s world.

Two singles from this album "Break Me Down"and "Below It All" have already charted on the SMR Top 40

The title track stands as a bold centerpiece for the album, delivering relentless energy, thunderous percussion, and emotionally charged vocals that capture the band’s signature blend of melody and aggression. The song sets the tone for a record that balances raw hard rock grit with modern production and layered storytelling.

Throughout the album, listeners can expect a dynamic range of soundscapes — from anthemic stadium-ready choruses to darker, heavier moments that showcase the band’s evolution and versatility. Mixed and mastered by Bob Marlette(Salvia, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie) and Zuess (Hatebreed, White Chapel, Demon Hunter), the record reflects WORLDWIDE PANIC'Scommitment to growth while staying true to the hard rock roots that built their rapidly expanding fanbase.

With The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen, WORLDWIDE PANIC aims to deliver not just an album, but an experience — one that invites listeners into a world where heroes and villains blur, and the soundtrack is loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable.

The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen is available on all major streaming

Nailed Shut MA Drop New EP "a promise made, a promise kept" + Share "Dust To Dust" Video

March 8, 2026

NAILED SHUT MA consistently bring raw energy and thoughtful disorder to each and every performance, delivering a sonic force that pushes New England's hardcore/deathcore scene to the next level. Forming in 2022, the Boston five-piece — Asher Thomas (vocals), Joel Arnall (guitar/BGV), Mason Roth (guitar/BGV), Owen Chepow (bass), and Jake Thompson (drums) — are thrilled to release their new EP, titled a promise made, a promise kept. Listen to and get the EP here.

A vinyl version is also available for purchase here. It is a citrus-colored variant and limited to 250 copies.

Alongside the EP release, the band has shared the video for "Dust To Dust."

Watch it Below:

“With a promise made, a promise kept, we discovered a sound that is unapologetically us fused with all of our inspirations," Thomas says. "This EP has soaked up the blood, sweat and tears of all five members, and we hope you can feel it coursing through your veins when listening. This EP brought many challenges but also many victories, including the opportunity to headline a favorite hometown venue kicking off a headline tour, the release of vinyl for the very first time and our upcoming April tour supporting The Last Ten Seconds Of Life and Traitors."

He finishes, "To celebrate the release of this EP, we share with audiences one final music video for the EPs closing song 'Dust To Dust'.' This is personally my favorite video and single off of the record. It'ss the fastest, heaviest, most intense and definitely the most lyrically real to me."

Nailed Shut MA will hit the road this month for a headline tour of the Northeast, featuring support from Godeyes. The tour kicks off with a hometown show at The Sinclair, featuring support from Slamwich, Frog Mallet, and Multiple Pieces. Nailed Shut MA will return to the road in April, supporting The Last Ten Seconds of Life. All dates are below.

NAILED SHUT MA ON TOUR:
WITH GODSEYES:
3/5 — Cambridge, MA — The Sinclair+
3/6 — Brooklyn, NY — The Woodshop
3/7 — Binghamton, NY — The Bundy Museum and Annex+
3/8 — Cleveland, OH — The Foundry
3/11 — Albany, NY — Empire Underground
3/13 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground
3/14 — Washington, DC — DC9
3/15 — Hamden, CT — The Webster Underground
+No Godseyes

SUPPORTING THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE:
4/2 — Columbus, OH — The Summit Music Hall*
4/3 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle*^
4/4 — Harrisburg, PA — Capital City Music Hall*^#
4/6 — Rochester, NY — Photo City Music Hall*
4/7 — Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz*
4/8 — Hampton, NH — Wally’s*
4/9 — Quebec City, QC — La Source de la Martinière*%
4/10 — Montreal, QC — Les Foufounes Électriques*%
4/11 — Gatineau, QC — Minotaure*%
4/12 — London, ON — Rum Runners*%
4/14 — Morgantown, WV — 123 Pleasant Street*
4/15 — Battle Creek, MI — The Music Factory*^
4/16 — Cleveland, OH — The Foundry*^
* With Traitors
^With The Crimson Armada
#With Inertia Metal NY
%With Flesh Prison

With punishing unconventional vocals, Asher creates depictions of bodily and psychological horror through lyricism centered around mental health awareness. The rest of the band reflects these themes musically through brutal riffs, tight drum grooves, and a gut-wrenching low end. In 2023, the band released its debut EP Lust in the End, which Idioteq described as "a surreal journey…delving into the darkest corners of the human experience."

Nailed Shut MA have performed in many iconic venues across the northeast as well as 2024 Inkcarceration Festival. Bands they have shared the stage with include All Shall Perish, Peeling Flesh, Power Trip, Kaonashi, End It, Gatecreeper, and many more. Their energetic performances are sure to knock the wind out of you. With much more new music and many more shows planned for the coming months, Nailed Shut MA are here to wreak havoc in 2026 and beyond.

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Release "X's For Eyes" Deluxe Edition With 4 New Tracks + Share "Not Today"

March 7, 2026

5X Platinum-certified alternative rockers THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS — vocalist Ronnie Winter, his multi-instrumentalist brother Randy Winter, guitarist Josh Burke, bassist Joey Westwood, drummer John Espy, keyboardist Nadeem Salam, and newest member K Enagonio on vocals — rode the crest of a major career wave in 2025. They released X'S FOR EYES via BETTER NOISE MUSIC and enjoyed Fall 2025 appearances at key festivals, including Aftershock, When We Were Young, and Warped Tour Orlando.

The band cruises into 2026 with the release of the deluxe edition of X'S FOR EYES. The expanded version features four additional tracks: the previously released "Angels Cry"; "Perfection" (Feat. Mayday Parade's Derek Sanders); "Not Today"; and "Slipping Through (No Kings)" (Screams Version). Get the deluxe version here.

"The surprise guest vocalist and alternate versions really make this the most exciting deluxe edition in the history of our career," declares Ronnie Winter.

To celebrate the release, the band has also shared the lyric video for "Not Today." Watch and listen below.

The 11 original songs on X's For Eyes found the band revving up their caffeinated pop sensibilities, throwing down the punishing riffola, delivering more electronic and ambient flourishes, and topping all of it off with Winter's high-pitched emoting. Factor in some A-list cameos from Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn( "Always The King") and Escape The Fate frontman Craig Mabbitt ("Worth It") and the end result is one of the best offerings of the band's career. For this album, Winter was able to reconcile the deep, sometimes nagging thoughts he'd been harboring, post-pandemic. When the proceedings get melancholy or troubling lyrically, the band is ready to propel these songs into pogo-popping dance floors, furious mosh pits or moments of reverent, tribunal phone-waving. It's always been a cathartic listen and now it has been super-sized with four additional songs that are sure to please the RJA faithful!

Formed in 2004 in Jacksonville, Florida, the band has accrued Gold and multi-Platinum singles—including their massive 5x Platinum hit single "Face Down" (which has over 176 million views on YouTube), 2x Platinum "Your Guardian Angel"(which has over 37 million views on YouTube) — and 2x Platinum-certified debut album, DON'T YOU FAKE IT, alongside numerous high-ranking radio chart positions and a robust digital history of over 1.5 billion career streams. "The core fanbase has always been there," Winter says. “It's a family band. Why? Because we stick up for people." Sometimes it's hard to believe that THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS began their expedition into the hearts and minds of a generation 20 years ago. Their blazing 2006 single "Face Down" delivered both anthemic choruses and a strident message about domestic abuse, achieving both sales accolades and adoration from crowds all over the planet.

THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS will be touring through Spring, with a run of dates in their native Florida and a brief stint in South America. They will also appear in the Philippines and at Sonic Temple in May. All forthcoming dates are below.

THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS ON TOUR:
2/26 — Gainesville, FL — The Wooly
2/27 — West Palm Beach, FL — The Banyan Live
2/28 — St. Augustine, FL — Cafe Eleven
3/1 — Tallahassee, FL — Fire Betty's Arcade Bar
3/5 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
3/6 — Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall
3/7 — Biloxi, MS — The Sanctuary – Biloxi
3/20 — Ciudad de México, MX — Foro 28
3/21 — Bogotá, CO — Relevent Music Hall
3/25 — Recoleta, CL — Sala Metrónomo
3/26 — Abasto, AR — UNICLUB
3/28 — São Paulo, BR — Hangar 110 – Música & Cultura
5/8 — Manila, PH — SM Mall of Asia
5/9 — Cebu City, PH — Waterfront Hotel & Casino Cebu City
5/14 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival

Find THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS online at:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | X | YOUTUBE

BETTER NOISE MUSIC ONLINE:
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube

ATOM SPLITTER PR ONLINE:
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LOST SOCIETY Release New Album "Hell Is A State Of Mind" Today

March 6, 2026

Four years after the critical triumph of If the Sky Came Down, Finland’s most fearless modern metal force, LOST SOCIETY, return today with their explosive new studio album, Hell Is A State Of Mind, available worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records.

With this release, vocalist–guitarist Samy Elbanna, guitarist Arttu Lesonen, bassist Mirko Lehtinen, and drummer Tapani Fagerström step fully into the metallic identity they were destined to claim. Unrestrained. Unmistakable. Unapologetically their own.

From the opening moments, Hell Is A State Of Mind makes a bold declaration: this is modern metal without compromise. Where If the Sky Came Down and its predecessor No Absolutiondocumented a band exploring new creative ground after shedding their early thrash roots, the new album captures the sound of a band that has stopped searching—and started defining.

This is LOST SOCIETY distilled to their purest and most defiant form. The album asks no permission, bows to no trend, and refuses to echo anything but its own voice. Massive hooks collide with punishing heaviness, cinematic atmosphere meets raw aggression, and every track pushes the boundaries of what contemporary metal can be.

To celebrate the release, the band have unveiled a brand-new music video for the crushing single 'Kill The Light,' a blistering showcase of their raw, high-voltage stage energy that has earned them a reputation as one of the most electrifying live acts in heavy music.

Watch the video for 'Kill The Light' Below:

Listen to Hell Is A State Of Mind on all platforms: https://lostsociety.bfan.link/hell-is-a-state-of-mind

Kicking off on March 7th, right after the album release, LOST SOCIETY embark on a European tour, hitting cities throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Fans can expect a high-voltage set packed with fan favourites, ferocious riffs, and the band’s unmistakable adrenaline-charged energy.
Supporting the run is the Finnish alternative metal outfit AWAKE AGAIN.

TOUR IS A STATE OF MIND
07.03.26 DE Cologne - Gebäude 9
09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange
10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter
11.03.26 UK London – Underworld
13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt
15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff
16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage
18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia
19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty
21.03.26 NO Oslo - Sub Scene
22.03.26 SE Gothenburg - Monument
23.03.26 SE Stockholm - Debaser Nova

Ticketlink: https://lostsociety.fi/tour/

Line up:
Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar
Arttu Lesonen | Guitar
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Taz Fagerström | Drums

For more information visit:
https://lostsocietyfinland.com
https://www.facebook.com/lostsocietyfinland/
https://twitter.com/LostSocietyFI
https://www.instagram.com/lostsocietyfi/

LA Pop Punk Newcomers: Lake Rana Debut With "Funeral For A Fish"

March 6, 2026

Crashing head first into existential dread with a smile, Los Angeles-based pop punk quartet, Lake Rana, have today released their debut record, "Funeral For A Fish" alongside focus track, "Grasshopper". This brand new release sees Lake Rana twist dark humor, anxiety, and everyday emotional whiplash into jagged, sing-along choruses that somehow make falling apart feel euphoric. Fans can listen to the brand new album HERE.

Instead of dwelling on doom, Lake Rana lean into the absurdity of it all on "Funeral For A Fish", using their sharpest hooks to ask what it means to matter at all and find a moment of joy in the idea that we're all just here for a brief, ridiculous swim.

Peeling back the record's offbeat, goldfish-shaped core, vocalist Josh Rana shares:

"Funeral For A Fish started as a dark joke about my passion for the aquarium hobby and the number of fish I accidentally killed learning how to keep them alive, but it became something more personal. The album is about realizing your own mortality: that one day you or I will be just as insignificant as a pet goldfish, flushed out of this world and into the next. It sounds bleak, but it helped me accept that none of us are as important as we think — and there’s something freeing about that.”

On "Funeral For A Fish", Lake Rana specialize in making existential dread feel strangely hopeful. Swinging from gut-punch confessionals to full throttle catharsis in the span of a verse and using deadpan one liners and wide screen melodies, they've carved out a debut that feels like cracking jokes at the end of the world with your best friends.

Drawing loose comparison to bands like The Dirty Nil, Fall Out Boy, and Origami Angel, the band balance sardonic wit with an almost uncomfortable sincerity, turning emotional chaos into something you can shout back in a basement at 1AM.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Lake Rana news coming very soon.

ABOUT LAKE RANA

Lake Rana is an independent Los Angeles–based pop punk and emo project led by songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Josh Rana. Blending the guitar-driven hooks of 2000s pop punk with the darker emotional currents of emo and touches of post-hardcore, Lake Rana leans into introspective storytelling and underdog perspective rather than the bravado that dominates much of modern pop punk.

Though presented as a band, Lake Rana is primarily Josh’s creative outlet. After launching in 2023, Rana wiped the slate clean in early 2025 and began rebuilding the project with a more focused vision and budget. The songs for his debut album Funeral For A Fish were already written and demoed when he brought in producer Pete Zen, who recorded the album at a studio house in Burbank, California. Zen helped shape the sonic identity of the record, steering production and mixing the album, while Austin Coupe handled mastering.

Beginning in July 2025, Lake Rana rolled out the album one single at a time, building momentum ahead of the full release.

Drawing influence from bands like Fall Out Boy, Boys Night Out, Origami Angel, and The Dirty Nil, Funeral For A Fish pairs clever guitar riffs with deeply personal lyricism. Much of the album reflects a turbulent period in Rana’s life — including a devastating ankle injury during his senior year of college that left him bedridden for months while his parents went through a difficult divorce. The isolation and reflection from that period shaped songs like “Bad Year” and “Sink,” while tracks like “Covers” and “Basket Case For Loving You” dissect complicated relationships and emotional dependency.

The album’s title comes from Rana’s longtime aquarium hobby and a darkly humorous realization about mortality: the idea that, in the grand scheme of things, our lives may be as fleeting and unceremonious as a flushed pet goldfish.

Released March 6, 2026, Funeral For A Fish is a debut that balances self-awareness, emotional honesty, and guitar-driven hooks.

Upper Lip Unleash Powerful Second Album, Devil’s Ride Produced By David Vella

March 6, 2026

Rising hard rock force Upper Lip returns with their explosive second studio album, Devil’s Ride – an eight-track powerhouse that marks a bold and darker evolution from their debut record, Deep Within.

Following the success of their first release, Upper Lip ventures deeper into the shadows with Devil’s Ride, an album that explores betrayal from those meant to stand by us, the weight of internal struggles, and the eternal duality between good and evil. While the themes cut deep, the record ultimately carries a powerful message of hope – a call for unity and resilience in the face of pain, hardship, and forces that seek to divide and destroy.

Drawing inspiration from the raw blues fire of Rory Gallagher, the intricate acoustic textures of Bert Jansch, and the riff-driven mastery of Jimmy Page, Upper Lip fuse classic rock authenticity with unapologetic power. The swagger and grit of Guns N’ Roses and the explosive, anthemic energy of The Who echo throughout the record, shaping an album that honors rock’s golden era while forging its own commanding identity.

Notably, the track “The Castle” ventures boldly into heavier territory, with verses embracing classic heavy metal textures and dark tonal weight reminiscent of Black Sabbath, adding a brooding, ominous edge to the album’s sonic landscape.

Devil’s Ride was recorded at the iconic Temple Studios in Mistra under the guidance of producer David Vella, who also produced the band’s debut album. The record captures Upper Lip’s raw energy while elevating their sound into darker, more intense territory.

All the music and lyrics on the album were written by Joseph Azzopardi, showcasing his uncompromising creative vision and songwriting depth.

Speaking about the new release, songwriter Joseph Azzopardi reflected on the journey behind the album: “I love this record so much. It took a lot of work to get it where it is, but I think it really shows how much we’ve matured as a band. My favourite track on the album is Won’t You Listen because it’s a very personal song for me. What I really love about Devil’s Ride is how varied it is it merges different styles and influences, and that’s something I’ve always loved in a record.”

On vocals, Christopher Portelli, often hailed as the band’s very own Bon Scott, delivers a commanding and electrifying performance that channels pure rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Reflecting on the album, Portelli highlights one track in particular: “One of the songs I love the most on the album is Goddess of the Sun. I’m a massive old-school rock fan, and that song really captures that classic vibe that I grew up loving. Recording this album was also a big step for me personally as a singer I feel like I improved a lot throughout the process and pushed myself further vocally.”

Reflecting on the album, bassist Marcel Paul Grima shared his personal highlights: “My favorite riff on the album is from 'The Duel,' it really gives me that old western movie standoff vibe. The song I connect with most is 'Won’t You Listen,' because it’s about how stubbornness can create barriers between people, but also about not giving up. It was actually the most challenging song for me to get right, as it needed a very specific feel, but I ended up loving the vibe and melody it became. Looking back at our first album, Deep Within, I feel we’ve grown a lot as a band, both in songwriting and musicianship, and now we really know what we want.”

The rhythm section brings thunder and groove, with Marcel Paul Grima on bass and seasoned Finnish drummer Sami Karpinnen behind the kit. Karpinnen, known for his work with Therion and his collaborations and touring with Opeth, injects the album with dynamic power and precision.

The album’s striking artwork was created by local artist Peter Magro. The cover depicts an intense and symbolic scene: the devil behind the wheel, with two figures riding in the back — a powerful representation of the choices we make and the paths we choose. The imagery perfectly encapsulates the album’s title and underlying message: life itself can feel like a ride steered by temptation, but the direction remains ours to confront.

Devil’s Ride is available now for purchase via Upper Lip’s official website at www.upperlipmusic.com and is also streaming on all major digital music platforms here: https://album.link/s/1lMLCvv7Pj8kJE236j4oNG

With this second release, Upper Lip proves they are not just riding the wave of rock ‘n’ roll, they are steering it straight through fire.

NYC's Nevaris presents 'SoundSession' EP, co-written with Bill Laswell Watch performances for ‘Remedy’ & 'Ninth Sun', filmed at Laswell's studio

March 5, 2026

Manhattan-based percussionist, composer and multimedia artist Nevaris presents his 'SoundSession' EP, released via Nolej Records. Co-written with legendary bassist-producer Bill Laswell, who was unable to participate due to health reasons, the four-track collection was recorded live at Laswell’s professional recording space, Orange Sound in West Orange, New Jersey.

The session captures nine musicians performing together in real time, without overdubs or edits, preserving the full depth and spontaneity of the moment. Originally conceived as a virtual performance, 'SoundSession' evolved into something more immediate and organic. Multiple cameras documented the ensemble's studio performance, the focus remaining fully on the music and shared energy in the room.

The EP features four tracks, including two fan favorites ('Ninth Sun-Live' and 'Remedy - Live') and two never-before-released tracks ('Document' and 'Dub Orchestra'). Across its runtime, SoundSession blends Afro-Latin rhythms, deep dub architecture, jazz improvisation, cinematic soundscapes and turntablism into an expansive, immersive listening experience. The Big Takeover Magazine described Nevaris’ sound as “the timeless and the forward-thinking all subsumed into a dub sound.”

This is the fourth collaboration between Agustín Nevaris, Bill Laswell, and this particular lineup of musicians, including DJ Logic, Jonathan Maron, Angel Rodriguez, Will Bernard, Peter Apfelbaum, Jojo Kuo, Lockatron and Matt Dickey. Laswell’s original basslines form a central foundation of the EP and are performed in this session by Jonathan Maron, bringing depth and clarity to the compositions.

“SoundSession is about playing together live without being stressed by ticket sales or venues... Bill Laswell’s studio has always been an inspiring place with so much history. From the first notes, we could tell there was something good happening. The recording documents it exactly as it was," says Nevaris.

Recorded and mixed by James Dellatacoma and mastered by Michael Fossenkember at Turtletone Studios, this recording features interpretations of music previously written by Nevaris and Bill Laswell, including specific basslines that were written by Laswell, which bassist Jonathan Maron learned and performed when Bill was unable to participate in the recording for health reasons.

As an artist, Agustín Nevaris is a visual and multimedia artist with a vast array of creative projects across mediums.. Of European and Mexican descent with multi-generational roots in NYC and LA, Nevaris also performs under the name Loud Apartment with an evolving lineup of musicians, most notably Bernie Worrell of P-Funk and Talking Heads. He also co-founded Nolej Records, Nolej Studios and the Uncomun Festival.

The EP follows Nevaris’ 2023 debut 'Reverberations', releas ed in 2023 via Bill Laswell's label M.O.D. Reloaded, and praised by Carlos Santana as “a work of supreme creativity”. With SoundSession, Nevaris continues to explore the intersection of dub, funk, Afro-Latin expression and improvisational freedom—grounded in live performance and collective musical dialogue.

The 'SoundSession' EP is out now via Bandcamp. As of March 12, it is available on all major digital platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. Already in the works is a second studio album involving some truly exciting special guests, to be released later in 2026.

CREDITS
Written by Agustín Nevaris, Bill Lasswell, DJ Logic, Peter Apfelbaum, Jojo Kuo, Will Bernard, Lockatron, Angel Rodriguez, Jonathan Maron & Matt Dickey
Agustín Nevaris - timbales, bongos, Hammond Organ
Angel Rodriguez - bata drums, shekere, congas, darbuka
Jojo Kuo - bata drums, shekere, misc. percussion
DJ Logic - turntables
Peter Apfelbaum - sax, flute, melodica, reed organ
Will Bernard - guitar
Lockatron - drumset
Matt Dickey - guitar
Jonathan Maron - bass
Produced by Agustín Nevaris
Recorded at Orange Sound in West Orange, New Jersey
Recorded & mixed by James Dellatacoma
Mastering by Michael Fossenkember at Turtletone Studios
Artwork by Realize
Artist photos by Michael Black
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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GEESE LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS OUT NOW

February 28, 2026

Third Man Records releases Geese: Live at Third Man Records, a one-of-a-kind live collection recorded direct-to-acetate during the band’s sold-out performance last year at the Blue Room in Nashville. Geese: Live at Third Man Records is available now exclusively on black vinyl via Third Man Records.

Pick-up a copy from any Third Man Records' storefront for a chance to win a test pressing (while supplies last). Winners will be selected at random and notified by email - collection or shipping offered. Geese "War T-Shirts" are also available, and free posters will be handed out with every purchase.

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Out Now - UNBURIER - As Time Awaits

February 27, 2026

UK death metal band UNBURIER has returned with their latest EP, As Time Awaits on February 27th 2026. Uncompromisingly vicious but performed with utmost precision, the band expands their sonic scope while honing the intensity that defined their previous releases. With their new drummer Kim Hughes joining the lineup, UNBURIER unleashes a perfect storm of fresh energy and renewed technicality, pushing their blend of old-school and modern death metal to new extremes. Known for raw ferocity and deft performances, UNBURIER sharpens their approach on this release with tighter songwriting, bigger hooks, and a more refined, punishing delivery.

The EP opens ominously with the intro of "Continuum", then charges onward into the depths and never lets up. Darkness prevails on "Continuum" with a groovy rhythm section and tastefully melodic guitar leads. Powerful mid-range vocals drive the song, occasionally layered with guttural growls to add depth and intensity. The melodies are underpinned with elegantly-phrased fretless bass lines and tight, progressive drumming. The track steadily builds momentum before hitting a breakdown that shifts the dynamics, leading into back-to-back solos that showcase the band’s musicianship. Lyrically, "Continuum" explores the collapse of rigid beliefs and the confusion that follows. It paints a picture of spiraling ideas and false guidance, revealing the emptiness behind so-called truths. The track dives into the tension between light and darkness, truth and deception, showing how we wrestle with meaning in a world full of contradictions. Dark, intense, and unflinching, it sets a tone of uneasy reflection and relentless questioning.

Next, kicking off with a section of torrential, arpeggiated dissonance, "Abyssal Uncertainty" quickly announces its brutality before diving into rapid, NECROPHAGIST-inspired riffing. The fretless bass weaves in and out of each riff, acting as the translator between the frantic guitars and precise drumming. Despite shifting meter and tempo, the song maintains a consistent feel and raw edge throughout, sonically illustrating the darkened narrative. It features the standout solo of the EP, utilizing the track's unyielding brutality as momentum into a soaring passage that showcases a more playful lead guitar style. "Abyssal Uncertainty" is the most lyrically-ambitious track of the EP, with nods to Camus, Lovecraft and other literary influences. The listener is invited to witness a trapped laborer's descent into madness, reflecting on and acknowledging the absurdity of his life and death. The struggles depicted here represent those of anyone who has been forced to devote themselves to someone else's greed, and the yearning for a world where we can each live in accordance with our own nature.

Finally, "Survive the Vermin" ends the EP with the appropriate blend of ferocity and spellbinding technicality. Vocalist and guitarist Ben Champion shows off a viscerally emotive vocal range, skillfully punctuating his mid-range snarls with screeching highs for maximum impact. Bassist Stan Mitchell and drummer Kim Hughes lay the foundation for the song's intensity with a punchy, driving rhythm section. Guitarist Blake Hibberd propels the momentum forward with a relentless barrage of twisting, turning, shredding leads. The lyrics of "Survive The Vermin" develop themes of purpose and identity on the EP through a first-person account of a cosmic, immortal warrior. Surrendering flesh for steel, the narrator struggles to detach themselves from the sensations they thought to have discarded. The lyrics ask if, when we give ourselves wholly to one purpose, it is worth sacrificing the simplicity of everyday life. Paying homage to sci-fi author Nate Crowley and absurdist philosophy, "Survive The Vermin" provides the most direct declaration of the themes behind the EP.

Newcomers to UNBURIER's realm of fury and technicality will find As Time Awaits to be a compelling introduction to the band's evolving sound, and longtime listeners will be proud to follow the band’s growth across their earlier releases.

UNBURIER lineup:
Ben Champion - Vocals/Guitar
Blake Hibberd - Guitar/Vocals
Stan Mitchell - Bass
Kim Hughes - Drums

KEVIN STEELE RELEASES HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM “ONE THING LEFT TO DO”

February 27, 2026

Kevin Steele has released his first solo album, One Thing Left To Do, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. Talking about the track "Sad, Sad Song" Kevin stated, “It is autobiographical and to be honest it was a little hard to record. I'm not looking for pity but I think it's fair to say that life has dealt me a pretty tough hand. With "Sad, Sad Song" I felt it was time to lay those cards on the table and at least get a song out of it."

Listen or Purchase: https://snd.click/cyc6

Black Angel Promotions recently reviewed the entire album and said, “Elements of Roxx Gang and Mojo Gurus surface throughout, but there’s also a pronounced swagger that recalls the New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders, an influence that feels more prominent here than in his previous work. That gritty, loose-limbed energy runs through much of the record, balanced by the Southern Rock sensibilities longtime listeners have come to expect… Kevin Steele has finally delivered a true solo album.… “One Thing Left To Do” isn’t about chasing trends or rewriting history, it’s about showing up, once more, with heart, grit, and a voice that still carries its own unmistakable character.”

All of these songs showcase Kevin's masterful songwriting across all the musical styles that have shaped his colorful career, including glam, punk, rock, blues, and even southern gospel. Kevin’s band Roxx Gang were one of America’s great bands and the first rock band signed to Virgin Records in America. Their debut record, the classic "Things You've Never Done Before", sold over 250,000 copies. In a way, they were the bridge between glam and grunge and The Mojo Gurus played a vital role in keeping rock-n-roll alive in "the Tens" working with legendary producers Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, New York Dolls) and Tommy Henricksen (Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, The Hollywood Vampires). With One Thing Left To Do, Steele brings his musical journey full circle with a truly remarkable record that you just have to hear.

Joining Kevin on this new record is guitar phenom / co producer Billy Summer (Florida, Luxury Mane, The New Brutarians) whose music has been heard on major TV shows and films such as Ted Lasso, The Affair, Harpoon, Life and Beth, Chicago Fire, Property Brothers and many others.The result is one hot slab of Rock 'n' Roll revelry covering several genres that showcase a track list of impressive playing and songwriting.

"Billy and I made such a great team. Instant connection of the minds. He knew instinctively where I was going musically with each song before I would even tell him. That's why they call us the Cosmic Twins”, said Kevin.

The band is an allstar collection of Tampa Bay, Florida musicians playing at the top of their game. They formed an instant camaraderie and the good times had in the recording sessions shine across every track!

On Friday, February 27 Kevin celebrates the release of his new record at Bayboro Brewing Company. Kevin will perform the new record in its entirety, backed by an all-star band of Tampa Bay musicians featuring guitarist Billy Summer.

Bayboro Brewing Company Presents: Kevin Steele - Record Release Concert
Special Guests: Saints of Saturn - Recent winners of Hard Rock Rising - Tampa
Friday February 27, 2026
Bayboro Brewing Company 2390 5th Ave. S., Saint Petersburg, FL (727) 767-9666
Doors at 7:00 PM - Show at 8:00 PM - All Ages
Get tickets here: tinyurl.com/3auxepnd
All songs written by Kevin Steele - Too Cool Music Publishing - BMI
except Sad, Sad Song written by Kevin Steele & Billy Summer
Too Cool Music Publishing - BMI & Billy Summer Music - BMI

Recorded at The Ward, St. Petersburg, FL
Produced by the Cosmic Twins (Billy Summer & Kevin Steele)
Engineered by Billy Summer
Mastered by Brian Merrill at Studio B, St. Petersburg, FL
Cover Art by Adam Turkel
Photography by Linda Militello

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/KSteeleRoxxGang

ROB ZOMBIE RELEASES NEW ALBUM, THE GREAT SATAN!

February 27, 2026

Following months of anticipation, rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has released his new album, The Great Satan, today via Nuclear Blast Records.

Across more than four decades, Zombie has cemented himself as a singular cultural force. Fusing avant-garde aesthetics with monstrous, groove-driven rock, his work has consistently defied convention. With The Great Satan, Zombie extends that legacy, delivering one of the boldest and most fully realized records of his career.

From the foot-stomping, hell-raising swagger of ‘(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller’ to the throwback grit of ‘Heathen Days’ and the anthemic punch of ‘Punks And Demons,’ Zombie continues to evolve on his own terms—leaving trends and expectations in his space dust.

Coinciding with the album’s release, Zombie has unveiled a new self-directed music video for ‘F.T.W. 84,’ further expanding the album’s vivid and uncompromising visual world.

Purchase/Stream The Great Satan: https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan

‘F.T.W. 84’ MUSIC VIDEO:

ROB ZOMBIE will embark on a Summer 2026 co-headline tour with labelmate MARILYN MANSON in August with support from THE HU and ORGY. Tickets and VIP packages onsale now at https://www.robzombie.com/tour

ROB ZOMBIE (w/MARILYN MANSON) Tour Dates:

8/20 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^+

8/21 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^+

8/23 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^+

8/24 - Charlotte, NC - Truliant Amphitheater^+

8/26 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center^+

8/27 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center^+

8/29 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake^+

8/30 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater^+

9/01 - Toronto, ON - RBC Amphitheatre^+

9/02 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center^+

9/04 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre^+

9/05 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^+

9/06 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center^+

9/09 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^+

9/10 - Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater^+

9/12 - Greenwood Village, CO - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre^+

9/14 - West Valley City, UT - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^+

9/16 - Airway Heights, WA - BECU Live at Northern Quest+

9/17 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre^+

9/18 - Ridgefield, WA - Cascades Amphitheater^+

9/20 - Concord, CA - Toyota Pavilion at Concord^+

^With The Hu

+With Orgy

ØVI Release New Video For “Absolve” From EP Hedera Helix, Out Today

February 25, 2026

ØVI unveil “Absolve,” the closing track from their new EP Hedera Helix, available today on all streaming platforms. Serving as the final statement of the four-track release, “Absolve” channels confrontation into clarity, presenting metal as a force of transformation rather than collapse.

Named after the ivy plant Hedera helix, a species known for relentless expansion and endurance, the EP reflects themes of growth through pressure and renewal through destruction. Across the record, ØVI examine toxic relationships, parasitic dynamics, and the reclamation of personal will. The music moves with intention, tracing the moment when survival becomes self-definition.

“Absolve” stands as the EP’s culmination. Anger becomes a refining element, burning away stagnation and sharpening purpose. The track mirrors ivy’s persistence. Structures that no longer sustain life are dismantled so growth can take hold. The recurring refrain, “Absolve, Rectify, Solidify,” functions as ritual language, a mantra aimed at severing attachment to decay and reinforcing forward motion.

The song closes Hedera Helix with momentum and resolve. Rather than yielding to exhaustion, ØVI push toward transcendence, choosing action, renewal, and evolution. The record ends in motion, advancing with deliberate force and unbroken focus.

Hedera Helix is out now.

About ØVI:

Influenced by NEOBLIVISCARIS, GOJIRA, DIMMU BORGIR, and NINE INCH NAILS, ØVI builds a sound that blends cinematic heaviness with electronic elements, evolving harmonic layers, and dynamic rhythmic structures. The result is an immersive, modern metal experience that balances aggression with emotion, density with clarity.

At its core, ØVI approaches metal as a narrative medium, using sound to explore power, guilt, and identity. Hedera Helix stands as both confrontation and metamorphosis, music that refuses to fade quietly, instead clawing toward self-definition and growth.

Connect With OVI:

Official Website: https://www.oviorder.com/
Bandcamp: https://oviorder.bandcamp.com/track/crucifixation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554332926141
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oviorder/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OVIORDER
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RjQGeAtl7pxJUmiEe7Qbe?si=HmcoaTnKTeGeXpEnRbmn3g
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/%C3%B8vi/1742286528
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oviorder

OVI is:

Michael Nolasco - Vocals/Guitar
Zed Amarin - Drums
Kevin McCombs - Bass
Brendan Collins - Guitar

PHILADELPHIA’S SLIK HELVETIKA IS BACK WITH THE NEW FULL RELEASE , FEATURING THE BRAND-NEW TRACK, “WALK THROUGH FIRE"

February 21, 2026

One of the heaviest bands to emerge from the Philadelphia rock scene is Slik Helvetika. From the glory days of the Philadelphia and New Jersey rock scene of the 80s that spawned Cinderella, Britny Fox, Pretty Poison, John Eddie, and an entire laundry list of artists who went forward to be stars, there was a band called Destroyer. Led by Michael Myers, the band had unknowingly sidestepped all the woes and pressures of being “that commodity” and unwanted influences. Taking some time to let the songs and playing develop to be the best it could resulted in that band today called Slik Helvetika. Lots of driving energy, melody, memorable chorus hooks, great playing and strong lyrics.

The line up has always featured Michael Myers on lead guitar and vocals – who has had the privilege of playing alongside a variety of talented musicians, such as Kjell Benner [formerly of Quiet Riot] and Vern Parsons [Greg Howe]. The newest full release, Walk Through Fire, which drops through Deko Entertainment on February 20th, kicks off with the first single that was released in December Solar Head. Which, begins with an unsettling actual recording of solar wind, then erupts into full ass kicking mode.

Walk Through Fire consists of 13 blistering tracks including a cover of the Sweet’s “Fox on the Fun” and the title track, which the group's long-time singer/guitarist/songwriter Myers was happy to elaborate on.

"Do you ever feel like you are walking through fire just contending with the daily insanity and events of this world? Question everything! Humans have been giving up their power and potential by letting those who think they are in power create a mental box of falsities and limitations. We all should be different people today than yesterday if we continue to learn as we go. Right? Many stopped asking questions, acquiesced and bowed down to so-called 'authority figures' and put the blinders on. Those same authority figures run highly advanced psychological operations to divide us, keep us fighting with each other while they rob us mentally and literally. Those who noticed and objected to this system since birth are not alone.”

Check out the visualizer for “Walk Through Fire” below:

For more information visit:
https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/slik-helvetika

OUT NOW: Laughing Hyenas That Girl: Recordings 1986-1994

February 21, 2026

If ever a band deserved an LP of live material, it’s the Laughing Hyenas. As Wolf Eyes’ Aaron Dilloway so eloquently put it, “The Laughing Hyenas were the scariest band I have ever seen.” With their roots firmly planted in Detroit’s Cass Corridor punk rock and hardcore scene of the early 80s, the Laughing Hyenas took aggressive rock ‘n’ roll to a completely different plane.

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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