NEWS ARCHIVE
FEBRUARY 2026ACCEPT ANNOUNCES UK SHOWS
German heavy metal pioneers ACCEPT will celebrate their 50th anniversary with 2 UK headline shows in August.
The dates are as follows:
27 Aug. - Wolverhampton, KK's Steel Mill
28 Aug. - London, Indigo at The O2
Special guests on both shows will be up and coming UK hotshots TAILGUNNER. Tickets are on general sale Friday, February 6.
The band will also be appearing at Stonedead Festival in Newark, UK on Saturday, August 29.
Alongside the anniversary tour, ACCEPT will release a special 50th anniversary album later this year, featuring newly re-recorded classics, rare tracks and guest appearances.
linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
CONNY BLOOM OF ELECTRIC BOYS ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR
ELECTRIC BOYS frontman Conny Bloom is going on a solo tour in Sweden in April to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his first solo album, "Fullt Upp".
facebook.com/ConnyBloomOfficial
FILTHY CHRISTIANS REUNION AT KRYLBOMANGEL
Swedish grindcore band FILTHY CHRISTIANS are going to reunite at the Krylbomangel festival in Krylbo, Sweden on June 27.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558531092403
MEGADETH ARE No. 1 IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES
MEGADETH has secured its first-ever first No. 1 album in the U.S. with the band's final self-titled effort. MEGADETH also claims the top spot in Australia and Austria.Other top 5 spots include No. 2 in Finland (and No. 1 physical), Sweden (plus No. 1 physical), and Belgium; No. 3 in both the U.K. and Germany; No. 4 in the Netherlands; and No. 5 in both Italy and New Zealand.
megadeth.com
WATTIE OF THE EXPLOITED COLLAPSED IN GERMANY
The EXPLOITED frontman Wattie collapsed during a show in Wiesbaden, Germany on Saturday, January 31 due to dehydration. He is currently at hospital, and the upcoming shows in Tallinn and Riga have been postponed.Read more: facebook.com/theexploitedofficial
BRUCE DICKINSON IS PUTTING THE LAST HAND ON HIS NEXT SOLO ALBUM
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. The LP won't arrive before 2027 though.instagram.com/p/DUM01T-kbgr/....
TNT GUITARIST SUFFERS FROM SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION
Norwegian/American hard rock veterans TNT have canceled their appearance on the upcoming Monsters Of Rock cruise, set to take place in April, due to the fact that the band's guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø is suffering from a serious medical condition.He is currently receiving treatment in Norway, but has been advised by his physician not to undertake long-haul flights for the next 6 months, or until his condition has fully stabilized.
facebook.com/TNTtheband
ANETTE OLZON ANNOUNCES FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR IN OVER A DECADE
Anette Olzon will return to European stages, marking her first tour on the continent since 2012. This exclusive, limited-run tour will be dedicated to the acclaimed albums she recorded with NIGHTWISH, "Dark Passion Play" (2007) and "Imaginaerum" (2011), and some surprises too. Notably, this tour will feature the live European debut of several songs from these albums that were never performed live by the band during Anette's tenure, making this a historic event for followers of the symphonic metal genre.Pre-sale is available now, and runs until February 20. General sales will begin on March 4.
facebook.com/anetteolzonofficial/posts/1537892337695831....
JANUARY 2026
MEGADETH LANDS FIRST-EVER No. 1 ALBUM IN AUSTRALIA
MEGADETH has secured its first-ever first No. 1 album in Australia with the band's final self-titled effort.MEGADETH has appeared in the Australian Top 50 11 times, including 3 previous Top 10 entries: "Youthanasia" (peaking at No. 9 in 1994),"Dystopia" (No. 6 in 2016) and "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead" (No. 2 in 2022).
NEW SINGLE WITH PHILIP SHOUSE
Guitarist Philip Shouse (ACCEPT, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, John Corabi etc) have shared the first single, "Run Away From You", from his upcoming debut EP, "Side 1", set for release on February 27 via Wild Kingdom/Sound Pollution.youtu.be/SBItLo_6ABk | orcd.co/king134 | wildkingdom.se | facebook.com/theephilipshouse
NEW SINGLE WITH CLAWFINGER
Swedish/Norwegian rap metal veterans CLAWFINGER have released their latest single, "Going Down (Like Titanic)". The song is taken from their hotly-anticipated studio album "Before We All Die", set for release on February 20 via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.clawfinger.rpm.link/titanicPR | clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldiePR | clawfinger.net | perception.music
MUSTASCH ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN SWEDEN AND FINLAND
It looks like Swedish hard rockers MUSTASCH will release a new album soon, but I don't have any details yet. It will be followed by tour dates in Sweden and Finland from March to May anyway.
facebook.com/Mustaschofficial
DORO AND ERIK GRÖNWALL CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
DORO, Erik Grönwall, and EMOTIONAL FIRE have been confirmed for Skogsröjet, a rock festival in Rejmyre, Sweden which happens on July 30 to August 1.skogsrojet.se
NEW SINGLE WITH BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS ON SATURDAY
Swedish rock band BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS will release a new single, "Youth Center Rockstars", on Saturday, January 31. It's the final single from the upcoming album, "Through Space And Time", coming your way February 14.facebook.com/beatcitytubeworks
SEPULTURA TO RELEASE FINAL EP
Brazilian/American metal legends SEPULTURA have set "The Cloud Of Unknowing" as the title of their final EP. The VIP package for the final North American leg of the band's "Celebrating Life Through Death" tour includes, among other things, an exclusive vinyl for "The Cloud Of Unknowing" EP. When it will be released is unknown to me, but the tour happens in April/May.tix.soundrink.com/tours/sepultura
DARKTHRONE CELEBRATE 40 WITH BOX SET
Norwegian black metal legends DARKTHRONE celebrate their 40th anniversary this year, and will release a collection, "The Fist In The Face Of God", on March 6 via Peaceville Records. This fat box set will include 9 vinyl LPs, a DVD and a book.darkthrone.lnk.to/The_Fist_In_The_Face_Of-God | facebook.com/Darkthroneofficial | peaceville.com
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT are coming to Europe this summer. Joining them on select dates throughout the summer will be their friends in DEATH ANGEL, METAL CHURCH, ARMORED SAINT, and HELLRIPPER. There will be both festivals and headline shows. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 2.testamentlegions.com
BRAVEWORDS RECORDS AQUIRES THE WARLORD DIGITAL CATALOG
BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the acquisition of the WARLORD digital catalog consisting of the following albums:"Deliver Us" (1983)
"And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun" (1984)
"Rising Out Of The Ashes" (2002)
"The Holy Empire" (2013)
"Live In Athens 2013" (2015)
"Hunt For Damien" (2015)
All albums are now available on all digital services.
U.S. power metal band WARLORD formed in 1981.
warlordband.com | bravewordsrecords.com
AGNOSTIC FRONT UNLEASH NEW VIDEO AND COMES TO EUROPE
New York City's legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official lyric video for "You Say", off of their latest album, "Echoes In Eternity" (out now).AGNOSTIC FRONT has also announced the highly-anticipated European leg of their "Echoes In Eternity" Tour, with dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Belgium. The tour features special guests WISDOM IN CHAINS and RAW BRIGADE.
youtu.be/bykq1YZCAWM?si=vi7Z5fHmmpZkU-px | agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR | agnosticfront.com
THE ADICTS ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
British punk rock legends The ADICTS will do a short tour in Germany in June. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 2.facebook.com/theadicts
NEW SINGLE WITH SKINDRED
Welsh ragga metallers SKINDRED have released their brand-new song "This Is The Sound". It's the second track to be taken from the band's upcoming album, "You Got This".youtu.be/nZ95k_EWiHA
SHARON OSBOURNE WANT TO BRING BACK OZZFEST
Sharon Osbourne - the British TV personality, music manager and the widow of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne - has told Billboard magazine in a new interview that she is considering putting on another edition of the Ozzfest traveling festival. She has been talking to Live Nation about it, and the next iteration of Ozzfest could launch in 2027.During the same chat, Sharon said that she is working with Live Nation to launch a classical tour of BLACK SABBATH's catalog, performed by local orchestras and set to state-of-the-art visuals.
billboard.com/business/management/sharon-osbourne....
MÖTLEY CRÜE CLAIMS VICTORY IN LEGAL BATTLE WITH MICK MARS
MÖTLEY CRÜE says that it has won "a decisive victory" against former guitarist Mick Mars, resulting in "a final arbitration award that rejects every claim Mars made against the band and orders him to pay damages back to the group". According to a press release issued by MÖTLEY CRÜE's attorney, Sasha Frid of Miller Barondess, LLP, "the arbitrator's ruling not only vindicates the band contractually and financially but also dismantles the public narrative Mars promoted in interviews with major outlets".When Mars announced his retirement from touring with MÖTLEY CRÜE in October 2022 as a result of worsening health issues, he maintained that he would remain a member of the band, with John 5 taking his place on the road. Only 6 months later, however, he filed a lawsuit against the group in Los Angeles County's Superior Court, claiming that, after his announcement, the rest of the band tried to remove him as a significant stakeholder in the group's corporation and business holdings via a shareholders' meeting.
PAUL DI'ANNO DOCUMENTARY TO BE RELEASED THIS SUMMER
The life and career of pioneering heavy metal frontman Paul Di'Anno, the powerhouse voice heard on IRON MAIDEN's early albums, will be celebrated in the forthcoming documentary, "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer", to be released by Cleopatra Entertainment this summer.In a strikingly raw and intimate film, Wes Orshoski, co-director and producer of the acclaimed 2010 film "Lemmy" about the MOTÖRHEAD icon, and 2015's "The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead", about punk rock legends The DAMNED, captures the late singer riding an emotional rollercoaster toward the end of his life. Featuring appearances by James Hetfield (METALLICA), Gene Simmons (KISS), IRON MAIDEN's Steve Harris and members of EXODUS, SLAYER, MEGADETH, OVERKILL and SEPULTURA, the film chronicles how 2 IRON MAIDEN fans encounter Di'Anno at the lowest point of his life and then set out to restore his health and relaunch his career.
Trailer: youtu.be/Oqk4b4IJJ6o
THE NOMINEES FOR MANIFESTGALAN HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
Manifestgalan, a Swedish award for independent artists, have announced the nominees for this year.In the category Rock we can find SVART RIDÅ, BOKO YOUT, TOMMA INTET, and SYLVIE'S HEAD.
In the category Metal we can find BARRENS, NOVARUPTABAND, IN MOURNING, and HARD ROCK FROM HELL.
In the category Punk we can find SMIERC, BJÖRNARNA, FRUKTANSVÄRLD, and ILLVILJA.
The winners will be announced on March 25.
manifestgalan.se
NEW SINGLE WITH PAPA ROACH
California rock veterans PAPA ROACH have released a new single, "Wake Up Calling", via New Noize Records/ADA.youtu.be/jU0t-E2ybVI
SKID ROW BASSIST RACHEL BOLAN TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it will feature guest appearances by Rachel's SKID ROW bandmates Dave "Snake" Sabo (guitar), Scotti Hill (guitar) and Rob Hammersmith (drums), along with Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR), Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME), Danko Jones (DANKO JONES), Steve Conte (NEW YORK DOLLS) and Damon Johnson (BROTHER CANE, LYNYRD SKYNYRD).OBITUARY ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY have announced a headlining tour for March with support from CASTRATOR and INTOXICATED. The 9-date trek will include 2 shows as the support act for ACID BATH. Tickets for the headlining gigs will go on sale this Friday, January 30.facebook.com/ObituaryBand/posts/1465252834962788....
SPRINTS COVER LE TIGRE
Dublin punk/indie rockers SPRINTS have released a cover of "Deceptacon" by LE TIGRE.youtu.be/u8DMmMKqg70?si=oLOd53tx4lhmxenV
NEW SINGLE WITH BANNED IN G.B.G ON FRIDAY
Swedish rockers BANNED IN G.B.G will return with a new single, "I Close My Eyes", on Friday, January 30.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063656942310
THE CASUALTIES ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American punk veterans The CASUALTIES will hit the road in April and May for their newly announced "Detonate Tour".The tour kicks off on April 1 at the 29th Street Ballroom in Austin, TX, and wraps up on May 21 at Aces High in Salt Lake City, UT. Along the way, they will stop in Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, and many other cities. The DROWNS will also play on these dates.
facebook.com/TheCasualties
NAPALM DEATH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
British grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH have announced a massive North American tour for this coming spring. The trek will feature special guests DEADGUY and PRIMITIVE MAN on select dates.
The run kicks off May 7 in Daytona Beach, Florida at the Welcome To Rockville festival before tearing across North America and concluding June 14 in Vancouver, British Columbia at The Pearl. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 30.
facebook.com/officialnapalmdeath
AEROSMITH CELEBRATES DEBUT ALBUM WITH NEW "LEGENDARY EDITION"
Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH have announced the release of their forthcoming "Aerosmith (Legendary Edition)" on March 20.For the first time, the Boston rock legends have assembled the definitive version of their multiplatinum self-titled debut, "Aerosmith", originally released in 1973. In an effort to finally present their unfiltered vision now, AEROSMITH co-founders Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have newly mixed the original recordings and tapes alongside Grammy Award-nominated producer and mixer Zakk Cervini (BLINK-182, Halsey) and Grammy Award-winning producer Steve Berkowitz.
"Aerosmith (Legendary Edition)" will be available via Capitol Records / UMe in multiple configurations, outlined in detail below, including a 5LP box, 4LP slipcase, 1LP black / 1LP color, 3CD, 1CD, and digital. Exclusive merchandise will also be available.
facebook.com/aerosmith
NEW ALBUM WITH NERVOSA IN APRIL
Brazilian/Greek death/thrash metallers NERVOSA will release a new album, "Slave Machine", on April 3 via Napalm Records. It will be their 6th album.youtu.be/-bOpQD6eJnY
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ECLIPSE AND CLAWFINGER CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
New artists have been confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival, which happens on June 3-6 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Among these acts are Yngwie Malmsteen, DOWN, ECLIPSE, CLAWFINGER, MAJESTICA, SISTER, HOSTILIA etc.swedenrock.com
VELVET INSANE SIGNS WITH ICONS CREATING EVIL ART
After some time of silence, Swedish glam rockers VELVET INSANE has signed with Icons Creating Evil Art. They will soon announce new singles and a new album.The band has been a trio for some years, but has used session musicians for live shows. These 2 live musicians have now become full members.
The current lineup is: Jonas Eriksson (vocals), Jesper Lindgren (guitar), Niklas Henriksson (guitar), Ludvig Andersson (bass), and Adde Hemmingsson (drums).
facebook.com/velvetinsane | icea.se
VADER AND DISCHARGE CONFIRMED FOR NEW POLISH FESTIVAL
Hells Bells Festival has unveiled the first wave of bands for its debut edition in the heart of Szczecin in Poland, which will take place on June 26-27.
The first wave of confirmed bands includes VADER, DISCHARGE, DEZERTER and FURIA.
hellsbells.pl
CRASHDÏET ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET are going to Germany for 5 shows in December.eventim.de/en/artist/crashdiet | facebook.com/realcrashdiet
UK SUBS ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
British punk veterans UK SUBS will do a German tour in November.facebook.com/UKSubs
ALL FOR METAL PARTS WAYS WITH THEIR SINGER
Antonio, singer for the power metal band ALL FOR METAL, is leaving the band to focus fully on his solo career with A COLD PARADISE.ALL FOR METAL is now searching for a new singer.
facebook.com/allformetalofficial
STATUS QUO's FRANCIS ROSSI ANNOUNCES SOLO TOUR
A brand new show, titled Francis Rossi "Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future", will see STATUS QUO frontman Francis Rossi take to the road for 30 U.K. dates from September to November 2026. These shows will go on sale on Friday, January 30. Fans can also register to gain access to the Francis Rossi AEG Presents presale on Thursday, January 29.aegpresents.co.uk/event/francis-rossi | aegpresents.co.uk/francis-rossi-presale
ALICE COOPER ANNOUNCES ANOTHER U.S. TOUR
The legendary Alice Cooper will return to stages this spring on his headline "Alice's Attic" U.S. tour, which kicks off on April 14 in San Antonio, Texas and runs through May 9 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Various pre-sales kick off on Tuesday, January 27 and run through Thursday, January 29. The general on-sale is set for Friday, January 30.
alicecooper.com
STRIKT ANNOUNCES SWEDISH DATES
Swedish punk band STRIKT will do some live dates here in Sweden during February and April.facebook.com/striktsthlm
REISSUE OF 80s ALL-STAR PROJECT HEAR 'N AID NEXT YEAR
On the red carpet of this year's Metal Hall Of Fame on January 21 in West Hollywood, California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed to Reality Check TV that the reissue of "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner, will finally arrive next year.On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Records Studios in Hollywood, California, including members of MÖTLEY CRÜE, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, QUIET RIOT, TWISTED SISTER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, and even SPINAL TAP.
https://www.youtube.com/@RealityCheckTV
INTERNATIONAL SCREENINGS OF ANTI CIMEX DOCUMENTARY
The ANTI CIMEX documentary "Jawbreaker" will be shown in Colombia in February and Finland in May.facebook.com/groups/495452900480377
LIVE ALBUM WITH SATOR NEXT MONTH
Swedish rock band SATOR will release a live album, "Hultsfred 1995", on double vinyl via Boredom Records on February 6. It will be exclusively avaialble through Hot Stuff (if I get it right), and it will be a limited edition of 250 hand numbered copies.
The concert was recorded at the legendary Swedish festival Hultsfredsfestivalen on August 11, 1995.
Pre-order: hotstuff.se/index.cfm?x=product....
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES ANNOUNCE NEW DRUMMER
California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have recruited Xavier Ware as their new drummer following the recent departure of Jay Weinberg.In addition to Ware, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' current lineup consists of singer Mike Muir, lead guitarist Dean Pleasants, rhythm guitarist Ben Weinman (The DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) and bassist Tye Trujillo (son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo).
facebook.com/suicidaltendencies/posts/....
GHOST CANCEL U.S. SHOWS DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Due to the state of emergency issued in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, and at the direction of local authorities, the GHOST shows scheduled for January 24 in Knoxville, January 25 in Charlotte and January 26 in Greenville have been cancelled.
facebook.com/thebandghost
ONSLAUGHT ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH WARLORD
British thrash legends ONSLAUGHT are hitting North American soil starting in March for the first time in well over a decade with a devastating "Force From Hell" set, drawing heavily from their seminal first 2 1980s albums. Los Angeles cult metal heroes WARLORD will co-headlining this tour, playing their seminal album "Deliver Us" in its entirety plus more classic era material.The 2 bands embark on this tour after a special set at Hell's Heroes in Houston, TX on March 18. Tickets are available now.
tonedeaftouring.com/onslaught | facebook.com/onslaughtuk | facebook.com/OfficialWarlord
THE RIVEN ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Swedish rock band The RIVEN will do some shows in Germany, Denmark and Sweden during the coming months.facebook.com/TheRivenMusic
THE ADICTS ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
British punk rock veterans The ADICTS will do some tour dates in Latin America in March.facebook.com/theadicts
DAVID ELLEFSON TO PERFORM ENTIRE MEGADETH ALBUM "Countdown To Extinction" IN EUROPE
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced his "Bass Warrior" European tour for March 2026. The trek will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, including MEGADETH's "Countdown To Extinction" album in its entirety, solo material and other hard rock and metal favorites which inspired him during his 40-year music career. Direct support on all dates will come from MADO.basswarriortour.com
THE HAUNTED ANNOUNCES UK DATES
Swedish thrash metal band The HAUNTED are going to the UK for 3 shows in October.
08.10 - London
09.10 - Manchester
10.10 - Glasgow
facebook.com/officialthehaunted
GRAVE DIGGER ANNOUNCES SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
German heavy metal veterans GRAVE DIGGER will celebrate the 30-year anniversary of "Tunes Of War" with a South-East European tour in late April.tinyurl.com/grave-digger-live | facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH CAVE
German heavy metal band CAVE presents the new video single "Time Riders", taken from the upcoming album, "...Into The Promised Land", which will be released on April 17 through Metalapolis Records.cave.spread.link/into-the-promised-land | metalapolis.eu | cave.band
NEW SINGLE WITH WICKED SMILE
Australian heavy metal band WICKED SMILE will soon release their new album, "When Night Falls", which arrives on February 6. But before that another single, "Back To Back We Stand", has been released.https://youtu.be/HhjTXAaPhek?si=GtyskB-ufR1wiupc | linktr.ee/WickedSmile
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DAHMERS
Swedish horror punk rockers The DAHMERS deliver a new song, "In The Dark". It's the third and final single from the upcoming album, "Creature Feature" (which I guess will be out soon?).
ffm.to/k58qddk | facebook.com/Dahmers
EX-SCORPIONS AND MSG BASSIST FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ IS DEAD
Francis Buchholz, former SCORPIONS and Michael Schenker's TEMPLE OF ROCK bassist, has died at the age of 71 following a private battle with cancer.facebook.com/thefrancisbuchholz
NEW ALBUM WITH THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT IN APRIL
Garage rockers The LORDS OF ALTAMONT will release a new album, "Forever Loaded/DFFL", on April 10 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records.Pre-sale links and more info: facebook.com/LordsOfAltamont
KAASIN SIGNS WITH PRIDE & JOY MUSIC
Norwegian hard rockers KAASIN has signed with Pride & Joy Music.facebook.com/kaasinmusic
NEW SINGLE WITH DEF LEPPARD
DEF LEPPARD have released their new single "Rejoice". The dynamic track comes ahead of DEF LEPPARD's return to Las Vegas for their "Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency" that kicks off February 3.youtu.be/zy2TLLeNgp0 | defleppard.com
IN FLAMES ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR DATES
Swedish metal band IN FLAMES will play several U.S. shows in May in between the band's appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. Support on select dates will come from THROWN, DISTANT and UPON STONE. Pre-sale available now. General on-sale will be Friday, January 23.inflames.com
SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES DRUMMER KENNY MORRIS IS DEAD
Early SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES drummer Kenny Morris has passed away at the age of 68. Cause of death is unknown..HENRY ROLLINS WORKING ON UNRELEASED RECORDINGS WITH THE ADVERTS
A little while ago, Henry Rollins (ex-BLACK FLAG, ROLLINS BAND) mentioned that he was working on a project with Ian MacKaye (MINOR THREAT, FUGAZI). He has now unveiled that project. Gaye Advert of The ADVERTS found a forgotten tape at her house. She sent it to Rollins who digitized the tape and found out that it was 2 unreleased recordings of "We Who Wait" and "New Boys", both produced by Larry Wallis of PINK FAIRIES and MOTÖRHEAD. These recordings are being released via In the Red Recordings and are available now (not sure where though).URIAH HEEP TO PLAY WITHOUT GUITARIST MICK BOX
URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box has been taken ill and will not be able to perform the first shows on the Scandinavian leg of the "The Magicans Farewell" tour, which begins on Thursday, January 22.Sam Wood (BLACK STAR RIDERS, WAYWARD SONS) stand in at the very last minute with Mick's blessing.
facebook.com/uriahheepofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH EXODUS
San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS has released a new single, "3111". A new album, "Goliath", will be released on March 20 via Napalm Records.The official video is too brutal for YouTube and is being denied. It will be released in its entirety at a later time and place.
Pre-order the album: napalmrecords.com/exodus (scroll down)
QUEENSRŸCHE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
QUEENSRŸCHE will be heading back to Europe this summer, starting on June 6 in Köln, Germany and ending on July 5 in Cartagena, Spain. Dates include a mix of headlining shows with their friends RIVERS OF NIHIL opening, as well as festival dates.
Tickets: lnk.to/QUEENSRYCHE-EUROSUMMER26
linktr.ee/queensryche
NEW SINGLE WITH DISTORTED REFLECTION
Greek doom metal band DISTORTED REFLECTION has released a new single, "3000 A.D.". It's the second single from their second album, which will be released on February 27 via Iron Shield Records.
youtu.be/Olr5AfgG3Ag?si=u1DcRBqFyCSxnujg | facebook.com/distortedreflectiondoom | facebook.com/IronShieldRecords
NEW ALBUM WITH TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK IN MARCH
Northern Norwegian heavy/power metal band TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK have set March 27 as the release date for their new album, "Black Waves", which will be released through Battlegod Productions.The band have also released the final video single, "Lament Of The Damned", concluding the visual campaign ahead of the album release.
youtu.be/QbfKHBTc91g | facebook.com/tomorrowsoutlook
DARK TRANQUILLITY ANNOUNCES CO-HEADLINE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SOEN
Swedish melodic death metal veterans DARK TRANQUILLITY are going on a co-headline North American tour with SOEN and special guest PERSEFONE from late March to late April. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23.facebook.com/dtofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH THUNDERMOTHER
Swedish hard rockers THUNDERMOTHER has released an official live video of "Whatever - Live In Gothenburg", and it's the first single from their upcoming live album, "Live'n'Alive". The album will be released on April 17 via Napalm Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=0YU0ZbEgt-Y | facebook.com/thundermother
NEW MUSIC WITH JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13
Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) share the new single and official video "Lifeline", taken from the 4th album of his solo project Joel Hoekstra's 13, "From The Fade", out on February 27 via Mighty Music.youtube.com/watch?v=ri8Fn8pUkZ8&feature=youtu.be | ffm.bio/fromthefadelalbum | linktr.ee/joelhoekstra | frontiers.shop
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to stages this spring on a North American headlining tour with support provided by WHORES and CROBOT.The journey commences with a pair of headlining shows on April 7 and April 8 in Atlanta and Greensboro, respectively, with WHORES. From there, the band will head to Sayreville on April 9 to join CLUTCH for a run of dates through May 3 in Asheville (with additional support by JD Pinkus). CORROSION OF CONFORMITY reconvenes with WHORES on May 5 in Toronto and May 6 in Montreal with CROBOT joining the caravan for all remaining dates through May 16 in New Orleans.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will be touring in support of its upcoming new double album, set for release later this year via Nuclear Blast Records. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23.
facebook.com/corrosionofconformity
SEPULTURA ANNOUNCES FINAL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM EXODUS AND BIOHAZARD
Brazilian/American thrash metal veterans SEPULTURA have announced their final "Celebrating Life Through Death" North American tour, marking the end of an era after more than 4 decades, 14 gold records, and tours across 80 countries. This farewell run will feature an explosive lineup, including special guests, thrash legends EXODUS, hardcore heavyweights BIOHAZARD, and newcomers TRIBAL GAZE.Kicking off on April 29 in Montclair, New Jersey, the "Celebrating Life Through Death" tour will visit major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Montreal, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles, before concluding on May 29 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Along the way, SEPULTURA will also perform at major festivals, including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.
Tickets will go on sale on January 23 at: sepultura.com.br/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH MEGADETH
MEGADETH release the 4th single, "Puppet Parade", from their final self-titled album, due on January 23 through Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK label.youtu.be/kj9OK_n6rpw | facebook.com/Megadeth
OZZY TRIBUTE ALBUM
"Iron Man's Anthem: A Tribute to Ozzy" brings together bands from across Europe and the United States to pay respect to one of the most influential voices in heavy music. Released by Witching Buzz, the compilation traces Ozzy Osbourne's impact from the earliest BLACK SABBATH years through key moments of his solo career, using interpretation rather than imitation. The album will be released on February 13.witchingbuzz.bandcamp.com/album/iron-man....
TIM "RIPPER" OWENS CONFIRMED FOR NORDIC NOISE
Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK'S PRIEST, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, Yngwie Malmsteen, ICED EARTH) have been confirmed for the Nordic Noise festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, which happens May 14-16. He will headline the festival.nordicnoise.dk
SWEDISH HARD ROCK SINGER ANDERS MÖLLER IS DEAD
Anders Möller, former singer of Swedish hard rockers SWEDISH EROTICA and MADISON as well as a member of punk rockers SLOBOBANS UNDERGÅNG, and later most famous as singer/guitarist of BLACK INGVARS, has passed away.WOLF SIGNS WITH FIREFLASH RECORDS
Swedish heavy metal band WOLF have signed with Fireflash Records and will release their 10th album this year.
facebook.com/officialwolf | facebook.com/fireflashrecords
STRYPER FRONTMAN MICHAEL SWEET GOES SOLO
Singer, songwriter and frontman of Christian hard rock/heavy metal icons STRYPER, Michael Sweet has announced his new album, "The Master Plan", his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet. Set for release on April 3 via Frontiers Music Srl, this deeply worship‑inspired record marks a bold departure from his previous solo work - blending heartfelt devotion with fresh musical textures and melodic depth unlike anything Sweet has done before.To celebrate the announcement, Michael has shared the album's title track alongside an official lyric video.
youtu.be/nYlvxAflcug
OVERKILL RECRUITS EX-FEAR FACTORY BASSIST CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS FOR MARCH/APRIL TOUR
Ex-FEAR FACTORY bassist Christian Olde Wolbers will once again fill in for OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni on the New Jersey thrash metal veterans' upcoming U.S. tour as the support act for TESTAMENT. Additional support on the "Thrash Of The Titans" trek, which will launch in March, will come from German thrashers DESTRUCTION.OVERKILL's original bassist D.D. Verni is dealing with an ongoing "shoulder issue".
The band recently entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2023's "Scorched" album for a tentative late 2026 release.
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DISCHARGE REPLACE SKITSYSTEM AT CLOSE-UP BÅTEN
SKITSYSTEM have been forced to cancel their appearance at Close-Up Båten in May due to a double booking. No other than DISCHARGE step in to replace them on the crusie, which will sail from Stockholm, Sweden to Tallinn, Estonia and back on May 15-17.
SKITSYSTEM are on the other hand already confirmed for the May cruise in 2027.
facebook.com/CloseUpMagazine
BLISTERHEAD ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR DATES
Swedish punk rockers BLISTERHEAD are going to Germany twice this year. First there will be 3 dates in March, and then 3 more dates in May.
facebook.com/Blisterhead
NEW SINGLE WITH BUZZCOCKS
UK punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS has released a new single, "Poetic Machine Gun", from their upcoming album, "Attitude Adjustment", which will be released on January 30 via Cherry Red Records.Pre-order the album: cherryred.co.uk/buzzcocks-attitude-adjustment-cd-edition........ | facebook.com/buzzcocksofficial
NOFX DOCUMENTARY
Fat Mike, a founding member of NOFX, announced that a feature-length documentary, called "40 Years Of Fuckin' Up", about the iconic punk band is currently in post-production. The announcement was made at the Punk Rock Museum's NOFX exhibit on Friday, January 16, which also happens to be Fat Mike's alleged birthday.This is the unbelievable story about how a group of untalented drug-addled teenage punks somehow became the most successful independent band in history.
Fat Mike commented: "Most people wouldn't be okay with releasing a film that shows footage of getting whipped in their dungeon, or their drug use for the past 20 years, or dressing up like a rubber cheap whore, or the ambulance ride when they were naked while puking and shitting blood… I'm not like most people."
"40 Years Of Fuckin' Up" will feature several unreleased songs from NOFX that can only be heard by attending a showing of the film.
youtube.com/watch?v=aFc5EKSRagA
POSTHUMOUS EP WITH JOHN SYKES
Australia's Golden Robot Records has announced plans to release a posthumous EP from legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES). The EP is expected to arrive later this year.Sykes died in January 2025 following a battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.
HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES ANNOUNCES UK/EUROPEAN TOUR
After almost 3 years away, the supergroup HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - with Alice Cooper, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry and actor Johnny Depp among others - are finally coming back to tour the UK and Europe in August/September. Joining them in the UK are special guests The JESUS AND MARY CHAIN and The DAMNED, with more guests to be announced for the EU shows. Artist Pre-Sale starts on Tuesday, January 20. General On Sales start Friday, January 23.
hollywoodvampires.com
LUCIFER ANNOUNCES SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR
German/Swedish occult heavy rockers LUCIFER are going to Argentina, Brazil and Chile in April.facebook.com/luciferofficial
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH THE DAMNED
With the final single from their upcoming covers album "Not Like Everybody Else", British punk rock legends The DAMNED deliver a vibrant reinterpretation of The LOVIN' SPOONFUL's classic "Summer In The City".
The album will be released next week, and is a covers album.
youtu.be/KwCYHmgA_JM | officialdamned.com
BILLY IDOL DOCUMENTARY
The global theatrical rights to the forthcoming feature-length documentary film "Billy Idol Should Be Dead", directed by 3-time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Live Nation Studios, have been acquired by Evan Saxon Productions (ESP). The film traces the life and career of punk pioneer turned rock n roll icon Billy Idol. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into his emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll, almost 50 years into his career.The film made its festival debut at the Tribeca Film Festival last summer, followed by an award qualifying run. The film will have its wide theatrical release in early 2026. Additional info will be shared shortly..
facebook.com/BillyIdol
MASSACRE TO RE-RECORD EARLY SONGS
Florida death metal veterans MASSACRE will return to their roots with plans for a brutal new compilation that revisits and reclaims some of the most iconic material from their catalog. This release features freshly re-recorded versions of select standout tracks from the "From Beyond" LP and the classic "Inhuman Condition" EP, delivering them with modern production while preserving the savage spirit that helped define early Florida death metal.NEW SINGLE WITH GOTTHARD
Swizz hard rockers GOTTHARD return with a brand-new single, "Smiling In The Pouring Rain". The song is taken from the upcoming mini-album, "More Stereo Crush", set for release on March 13 through RPM.gotthard.rpm.link/smilingPR | gotthard.rpm.link/mscPR | gotthard.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
NEW ALBUM WITH THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT IN THE END OF THE MONTH
Swedish high energy hard rockers The CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT will release "Hot Stuff - Vol. 3" on January 29. It will be available on blood red vinyl in a edition of 200 copies. The album is a collection of non-album tracks, so there's no new songs.Pre-order: chucknorrisexperiment.bandcamp.com/album/hot-stuff....
chucknorrisexperiment.com
NEW SINGLE WITH LION'S SHARE
Swedish heavy metal veterans LION'S SHARE return with the new single "Another Desire", taken from their long-awaited comeback album, "Inferno", out March 27 via Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=pFcPBMdth78 | lionsshare.org | metalville-shop.com
ROB ZOMBIE AND MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson have announced a co-headlining tour across North America, taking place this summer. The 21-date run kicks off on August 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, rolls through major markets such as Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and more before concluding on September 20 in Concord, California at Toyota Pavilion at Concord. The tour will also feature gold-certified Mongolian metal collective The HU and multiplatinum-selling Los Angeles industrial rock stalwarts ORGY as special guests on all dates. Presale begins on Tuesday, January 20, and the general onsale begins on Friday, January 23.livenation.com | robzombie.com | linktr.ee/marilynmanson
JOHN CORABI ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH TOM KEIFER
Veteran rock vocalist John Corabi - known from bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, The DEAD DAISIES, UNION and The SCREAM - will support CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer on a number of U.S. dates this spring and summer. Tickets for most shows go on sale this Friday, January 16.John will release his debut full-length solo album, "New Day", on April 24 via Frontiers Music Srl.
facebook.com/JohnCorabiMusic
EX-GREAT WHITE AND JACK RUSSELL's GREAT WHITE MEMBERS RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE AS ONCE BITTEN
ONCE BITTEN, the new band featuring past members of GREAT WHITE - Tony Montana from the multi-platinum era and co-writer of some of their biggest hits, and powerhouse vocalist and former member of GREAT WHITE, Andrew Freeman - along with longtime members of Jack Russell's GREAT WHITE, Robby Lochner, Dan McNay and Ken Mary, has released an official animated music video for its debut single, "Rockin' Like The 80's".youtu.be/YiNpR39HnOc
JUDAS PRIEST DOCUMENTARY TO RECEIVE WORLD PREMIERE IN BERLIN
"The Ballad Of Judas Priest", a new documentary about legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST and their epic journey to the top of rock and roll, will receive its world premiere at the 76th Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival, set to take place February 12-22.CHEZ KANE DELIVER NEW VIDEO
Welsh melodic rock princess Chez Kane unveils her new single and accompanying visualizer, "Night Of Passion", ahead of the release of the new album, titled "Reckless", out on March 27 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/SGule2xNZvU?si=2dV7XCJJ0lIZM8y0
RAVENSPELL UNLEASH NEW VIDEO
Canadian heavy metal band RAVENSPELL have just launched a lyric-video of the song "Obsidian Wing" as a second advance single for their first album, entitled "Obsidian King", which will see the light on March 12 through Fighter Records.youtu.be/TbEw9TgtUK0 | facebook.com/ravenspellofficial | fighter-records.com
NEBULA ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Stoner rock veterans NEBULA will be on tour in Europe in May.facebook.com/NebulaBand
RAVEN ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Heavy metal veterans RAVEN will return to the live stage with an extensive North American tour of 35+ shows from March through May this year. Support comes from special guests SLACKJAW.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial
THE DEVILS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Explosive Italian rock duo The DEVILS have announced their "European Tour 2026". The band will kick off the tour on January 28 in Montecarotto, Italy, before taking their primal, high-energy live performances across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy.facebook.com/thedevilsduo
NEW SINGLE WITH SISTER SIN NEXT MONTH
Swedish heavy metal band SISTER SIN will deliver a new single, "Suicide Hill", on February 3. It will be their first new music in 12 years.
facebook.com/SisterSin
MANOWAR ANNOUNCES SCANDINAVIAN DATES
MANOWAR has added tour dates in Norway and Sweden to their 2027 tour, where they will play the entire "Fighting The World" album and other epic anthems. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 16.The dates are:
March 13, 2027 - Spektrum, Oslo, Norway
March 15, 2027 - Partille Arena, Göteborg, Sweden
linktr.ee/manowarband_official
NEW SINGLE WITH CRASHDÏET NEXT WEEK
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET will release a new single, "Satizfaction", on January 23.Pre-save: link.ninetone.com/satizfaction
Pre-order the new album, "Art Of Chaos": crashdiet.org/art-of-chaos
facebook.com/realcrashdiet
AVATAR ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Swedish metal band AVATAR have announced a spring 2026 headline tour of North America. The trek, with support from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and FROZEN SOUL, will kick off on April 16 in Sacramento, California and run through May 20 in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. It includes stops at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. General on-sale will be Friday, January 16.avatarmetal.com
NEW SINGLE WITH METAL ALLEGIANCE
All-star metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE has returned with a new single, "Black Horizon", via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). It's their first release of original music since 2018, and the song features guitarist Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), vocalist William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA) on bass, and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums.On Thursday, January 22 the "core four" METAL ALLEGIANCE members will share the stage with Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), John Bush (ex-ANTHRAX, ARMORED SAINT), Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES, GOD FORBID), William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Jack Gibson (EXODUS), Gary Holt (SLAYER, EXODUS), Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), and Troy Sanders (MASTODON). In typical METAL ALEGIANCE fashion, the show at the House Of Blues will feature surprise special guests and support from CHAINED SAINT, RED REIGN and LOST LEGACY.
youtu.be/sYpY0tcrfmA
Tickets: ticketmaster.com/event/0900634A15627F9E
NEW SONG WITH CONVERGE
American hardcore/punk/metal band CONVERGE shares a new song, "We Were Never The Same", from their upcoming album "Love Is Not Enough", due on February 13 via Epitaph Records.youtu.be/yNfRyuSMiBc
THE HAUNTED ANNOUNCES JAPANESE TOUR DATES
The HAUNTED are going to Japan in July for 3 dates.
Tickets: smash-jpn.com/live/?id=4629
facebook.com/officialthehaunted
NEW ALBUM WITH THE EROTICS IN FEBRUARY
New York high energy rockers The EROTICS will release a new album, "Just What The Devil Ordered", on February 23 via Cacophone Records.theerotics1.bandcamp.com | cacophone.com
NEW ALBUM WITH EXIT STAGE LEFT IN MARCH
Local (Borås, Sweden) progressive rockers EXIT STAGE LEFT has been working on a new album for a few years, and now it's finally ready to be released. "Gentle Otherworld" is the title, and March 31 is the release date. According to rumours it will be a double album, and there will also be a release party at Wiser's here in Borås they say.
linktr.ee/ExitStageLeft
NEW ALBUM WITH BLACK LABEL SOCIETY IN MARCH
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will release a new album, "Engines Of Demolition", on March 27 via MNRK Heavy.The band has also announced that they will embark on a European tour in May. Support on select dates will come from VENOM INC., THROWN INTO EXILE, SACRED REICH, THUNDERMOTHER and METAL CHURCH.
More details: blacklabelsociety.com
SAMMY HAGAR ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH RICK SPRINGFIELD
Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) returns this summer with a special limited run of his acclaimed, top-grossing "Best Of All Worlds" tour. Hagar will be joined by rock heavyweights and longtime bandmates Michael Anthony (bass, backing vocals), Joe Satriani (guitar) and Kenny Aronoff (drums). The U.S. tour launches June 13 in St. Louis, and concludes June 27 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The tour also features special guest Rick Springfield. Tickets will go on sale Friday, January 16.More details: redrocker.com
NEW ALBUM WITH TEMPLE BALLS IN FEBRUARY
Finnish hard rockers TEMPLE BALLS has released a new single and official lyric video, "Tokyo Love", taken from their upcoming self-titled studio album, out on February 13 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/4-ikBZgIeYQ?si=2X1yb0DpeT-y2N6P
NEW ALBUM WITH VENUS 5 IN MARCH
International melodic metal group VENUS 5 - comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (HELL IN THE CLUB), Herma (SICK N' BEAUTIFUL), and Erina Seitllari - announce the release of their second studio album, titled "March Of The Venus 5", and scheduled for a March 20 release via Frontiers Music Srl.To give a taste of what's coming, they have unleashed the first powerful single, "Like A Witch", along with an official video.
youtu.be/aSmsMSCQ7-w?si=_Q14kzdXSJlFpQh8
JAY WEINBERG HAS LEFT SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg has announced his departure from SUICIDAL TENDENCIES after an almost 2-year run with the California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends.Read more: instagram.com/p/DTYgPVnCaGJ
NAPALM DEATH IS RECORDING DEMOS FOR NEW STUDIO ALBUM
NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury and touring guitarist John Cooke have entered Parlour Studios in Kettering, U.K. with longtime producer Russ Russell (DIMMU BORGIR, AT THE GATES, AMORPHIS) to begin recording demos for the band's 17th studio album.
instagram.com/reel/DTVAc4LjJy9/.... | instagram.com/p/DTYn1ePjGo4/....
ARTILLERY SIGNS WITH MIGHTY MUSIC
Danish thrashers ARTILLERY have signed with Mighty Music. A new mini-album will be released in the spring.facebook.com/ARTILLERY.DK | facebook.com/mightymusic666
NEW ALBUM WITH MASTERPLAN IN MAY
MASTERPLAN's long-awaited new album, "Metalmorphosis", will be released on May 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP's first single, "Chase The Light", will arrive on January 15.facebook.com/masterplantheband
TYGERS OF PAN TANG ANNOUNCES NEW GUITARIST
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG has recruited John Foottit as their new guitarist. He will be playing his first show with the band in March, and will also appear on the new album.facebook.com/tygersofpantangofficial
CHELSEA ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
British punk veterans CHELSEA will be doing some tour dates in the UK during the spring and summer.Dates: facebook.com/ChelseaPunkbandOfficial
HIRAX ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American thrash veterans HIRAX are going on a tour in USA and Canada in March/April.Dates: facebook.com/hiraxthrashmetal
THE 69 EYES SIGNS WITH BLKIIBLK
Finnish goth rockers The 69 EYES have signed to BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group.Starting a brand new chapter in their career, they proudly unveil their new track "I Survive", along with an official music video. The song features American guitarist Steve Stevens, best known as Billy Idol's guitarist and songwriting collaborator, and for his lead guitar work on the theme to "Top Gun" ("Top Gun Anthem"), for which he won the Grammy for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance" in 1987.
youtu.be/8kWbkYVb1Vs
GLENN HUGHES FORCED TO CANCEL U.S. TOUR
Due to a minor health issue that requires his attention over the upcoming months, Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE etc) has made the difficult decision to cancel his 2026 USA Tour.glennhughes.com
NEW SINGLE WITH IRON SAVIOR
Hamburg power metallers IRON SAVIOR return with their brand-new single "Relax", a crushing metal reinterpretation of the legendary 80s hit by FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD. It's the latest single taken from the upcoming album "Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy", scheduled for release on March 27 via PERCEPTION - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.ironsavior.rpm.link/relaxPR | ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR | iron-savior.com | perception.music
NEW SINGLE WITH BLACK SWAN
The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN - featuring Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP), Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE), Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, The END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG) - will release a new studio album, "Paralyzed", on February 13 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's title track is available now.youtu.be/hpM_iCiTIb4
OZZY EXHIBITION EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER
An exhibition celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has been extended to September 2026 due to continuing public demand."Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero" was officially opened by Ozzy's wife and manager Sharon Osbourne on June 25, 2025 to coincide with the rock icon's final performance at the historic "Back To The Beginning" homecoming concert at Villa Park.
facebook.com/CentralBIDBirmingham?ref=embed_video
NEW SINGLE WITH PAGANIZER
Swedish death metal veterans PAGANIZER have just launched the third advance single, "Devoured", in form of a visualizer-video, of what will be their 14th full-length album, entitled "As Mankind Rots", which will see the light on February 5 through Xtreem Music.
youtu.be/q7X_OhEY2PI | xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/paganizersweden
NEW SINGLE WITH AVALANCHE IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS
Australian hard rocking band AVALANCHE will release another single, "On The Bags Again", on January 22, from their upcoming debut album, "Armed To The Teeth", which will be out on February 13.facebook.com/avalanchebandrock
CROWBAR TEAM UP WITH EYEHATEGOD FOR U.S. TOUR
CROWBAR and EYEHATEGOD will join forces for a U.S. co-headlining tour this spring. The trek will kick off on March 19 at Chelsea's Live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and wrap on April 18 at Tipitina's in New Orleans, Louisiana.facebook.com/watch/crowbarmusic/?ref=embed_video
NEW SINGLE WITH STARGAZER
Norwegian hard rockers STARGAZER unleash their new digital single "Trouble" this Friday, January 9.bfan.link/str-trouble | facebook.com/stargazertheband
THE PINK FAIRIES RELEASES MOTÖRHEAD COVER
The old rock band The PINK FAIRIES have made a cover of the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Motorhead". The track features 2 special guests: Nik Turner (HAWKWIND) and sci-fi author/poet Michael Moorcock.A full album will be released on January 16.
orcd.co/pinkfairies_motorhead
BOOK ABOUT RUSH's "2112" ALBUM DUE IN MARCH
Motorbooks has announced "Rush And 2112: 50 Years", a richly illustrated, slip‑cased celebration of the album that transformed RUSH from cult favorites into one of rock's most revered and influential bands, due on March 10, just weeks before the 50th anniversary of "2112".More information: geni.us/twAQaSF
STATUS QUO's FRANCIS ROSSI SHARES 2 MORE SOLO SONGS
STATUS QUO frontman Francis Rossi kicks off 2026 with 2 brand-new songs, released today as a digital double single and taken from his long-awaited new studio album, "The Accidental", due out January 30 through earMUSIC."Push Comes To Shove": youtu.be/Fp4Z5D058F0
"November Again": youtu.be/s2StuzWorXo
THE INTERRUPTERS ARE IN THE STUDIO
American ska punk rockers The INTERRUPTERS are currently in the studio to record their fifth studio album.instagram.com/theinterrupters
ONSLAUGHT POSTPONES EUROPEAN TOUR
British thrash legends ONSLAUGHT regret to announce that their upcoming European tour, originally due to take place from January 28 to February 21, has to be rescheduled.Due to unforeseen circumstances, a decision has been made to move the tour to later in the year. Updated tour dates will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.
facebook.com/onslaughtuk
NAZARETH ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Scottish hard rock veterans NAZARETH are going on a tour in Germany, Switzerland and Austria in March/April.facebook.com/nazarethofficial
KÜNTSQUÄD PROVOKES WITH NEW VIDEO
Australian crust/death metallers KÜNTSQUÄD deliver a new video for "Your Mum Sucks Crack In Hell", a song taken from their latest album, "Satans Cock".youtube.com/watch?v=blMQMxR9Sh0 | facebook.com/kuntsquad666
TYLER BATES EXITS MARILYN MANSON's TOURING BAND
Tyler Bates has announced his departure from Marilyn Manson's touring band to focus on his artist, film, and television projects.Read more: instagram.com/p/DTI1sYXAXa8
DAVID LEE ROTH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
David Lee Roth has announced a 30-date solo tour of North America. The 71-year-old former VAN HALEN singer will launch the trek on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington and will visit California, Arizona and Texas later in the month before playing in Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and Ontario, among others, in May. June will see Roth hit New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Minnesota and Wisconsin, among other states.The artist presale begins today, January 6. The public on-sale will start on Friday, January 9.
davidleeroth.com/tour
PUNK GUITARIST PETESY BURNS IS DEAD
Petesy Burns, a Northern Irish punk guitarist and songwriter, passed away at home in Belfast on January 1, 2026 at the age of 63. Petesy played in bands such as STALAG 17, F.U.A.L., The OUTCASTS, The HOAKERS, and SHAME ACADEMY. He was also involved in the WARZONE COLLECTIVE, GIRO's, and The ANARCHY CENTRE.NEW SINGLE WITH NOISE AHOLIC ON WEDNESDAY
Finnish Swedish-singing crust punk act NOISE AHOLIC will release a new single, "Allt Förfaller", on Wednesday, January 7. The track is taken from the upcoming album, "En Värld Styrd Av Lögner", which will be released on March 4 via Elitbolaget.elitbolaget.bandcamp.com
NEW SITE COVERING AFRICAN ROCK AND METAL
There's actually a rock and metal scene in Africa, which is often ignored internationally. Now the new site AFRICA.ROCKS is here to change that. It publishes news, interviews, features, and reviews from across the continent.africa.rocks
KAM LEE's MASSACRE TO PERFORM DEMO BY HIS PRE-DEATH BAND MANTAS
Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, will perform live and re-record the entirety of the MANTAS's "Death By Metal" demo. As part of a significant music legacy initiative, Kam's post-DEATH band MASSACRE will bring to life the demo and other MANTAS classics, which have not been performed live for over 43 years.The new recordings will be titled "Massacre Plays Mantas Death By Metal Demo", and it will be performed at the Kill-Town Death Fest XI, set to take place September 3-6 at at Pumpehuset in Copenhagen, Denmark.
facebook.com/MassacreBandUSA/posts/....
QUIET RIOT ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR DATES
American hard rock/heavy metal veterans QUIET RIOT have added some more 2026 tour dates in USA, and many more are on the way.Dates: facebook.com/quietriot
NEW SINGLE WITH VIOLET ON FRIDAY
German AOR hope VIOLET will release the second single, "Set Me Free", from the upcoming EP, "Silhouettes", this Friday, January 9. The EP will be released on MCD and digital on February 27, and on MLP on March 27 via Metalapolis Records.save-it.cc/metalapolis/set-me-free | save-it.cc/metalapolis/silhouettes
FRANTIC AMBER ANNOUNCES NEW DRUMMER
Sweden based death metallers FRANTIC AMBER has recruited Akane Delle Fave as their new drummer.
She has been playing with them for a while now as session drummer, but have now become an official member of the band.
facebook.com/franticamber
MÅNEGARM FORCED TO POSTPONE DUE TO HEART ISSUES
Swedish viking metallers MÅNEGARM have been forced to postpone their shows on January 17 as well as February 6 and 7.Their bassist Erik have been at hospital since last Tuesday (Dec. 30, 2025) due to heart problems. He is since Friday (Jan. 2) at home, but have to rest to fully recover.
facebook.com/Manegarmsweden
LASTKAJ 14 ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES
Swedish trallpunk veterans LASTKAJ 14 will do some tour dates in Sweden during the coming months.
Dates: facebook.com/Lastkaj14
NEW SINGLE WITH BLISTERHEAD NEXT WEEK
Swedish punk rockers BLISTERHEAD will release a new single, "Where We Belong", on Friday, January 9. The track is taken from their upcoming album of the same name, to be released via Sunny Bastards Records.
facebook.com/Blisterhead | facebook.com/sunnybastardsrecords
TONY IOMMI TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is currently working on a new solo album, which should be released during 2026. It's said that the vocalist on the album will be a Swedish singer.ALEX VAN HALEN IS WORKING ON NEW ALBUM WITH TOTO's STEVE LUKATHER
VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has revealed that he's about to begin work on a new album with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather and a couple of other people.NEW SINGLE WITH THE BOYS NEXT WEEK
British punk rock legends The BOYS will be back with a new single, "Damn Those Eyes", on January 9. It's the first single from their forthcoming 6th studio album, due for release in the fall of 2026.
The album, as yet untitled, will be the band's first new album since "Punk Rock Menopause" in 2014, and only their second studio album since 1981.
TWIN PIGS CONFIRMED FOR DALFESTIVALEN
After being forced to cancel 2 years in a row, TWIN PIGS have been confirmed for Dalfestivalen for the third time.
The festival happens in Dalsjöfors (outside Borås), Sweden on August 22. Tickets go on sale January 25.
More info: facebook.com/dalfestivalen
DECEMBER 2025
NEW MUSIC IN 2026
In 2026 you can look forward to new records with the following bands: MEGADETH, MANDY MANALA, VRÄVARNA, HELIX, INDUCTION, LION'S SHARE, AVALANCHE, HÄLLAS, BÖDEL, BLISTERHEAD, KREATOR, AUTUMN'S CHILD, CHARTA 77, GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS, NOISE AHOLIC, PAGANIZER, SWEATMASTER, VIOLET etc. etc. etc.
And yes, this is just a few of all the interesting bands that will release new music next year.
CENTINEX GOES TO FINLAND
Swedish old school death metallers CENTINEX are going to Finland for 4 shows in February 2026.Dates: facebook.com/Centinexofficial
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH VEIL OF THE SERPENT
Heavy metal band VEIL OF THE SERPENT close out the year with a epic ballad, "We Are The Stars". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Born To Burn", which will be released on March 20, 2026.youtu.be/rpmYxjBAA9I?si=B5OPOAn2ajywfK3J | veiloftheserpent.com
GBH ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
British punk legends GBH have announced a European tour together with DEAF DEVILS, which will happen in February and March 2026.In related news.. Due to some ill health in the ranks, GBH are not able to play the Brum Punks Xmas tonight (Dec. 27). The other bands will play though.
Dates: facebook.com/GBH.official
THE CURE's PERRY BAMONTE IS DEAD
The CURE keyboardist, guitarist and 6-string bassist Perry Bamonte has passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas.Read more: thecure.com/news/2025/12/perry-archangelo-bamonte-1960-2025
HIRAX ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Old American thrashers HIRAX are coming to Europe in May 2026. They will play in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway.Dates: facebook.com/hiraxthrashmetal
HELIX SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
The official music video for "Stuck In The '80s", the new single from Canadian hard rockers HELIX, is now available. The song is taken from HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", which will be released on January 23, 2026 via Perris Records. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label.youtu.be/mbFNkH8sKtE
EX-KISS GUITARIST VINNIE VINCENT ANNOUNCES NEW CD SINGLE
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has announced a new single, "Ride The Serpent", to be made available in a limited edition of 1,000 CDs, 500 of which will be sold in the U.S. and 500 internationally.According to a post on Vinnie's web site, each "Ride The Serpent" CD, which is part of the guitarist's new Vinnie Vincent Invasion Master Series to launch the long-awaited VINNIE VINCENT INVASION album "Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)", is priced at $200, with an additional $25 for shipping in the U.S.A., and $100 for shipping internationally. Each CD is individually numbered and signed by Vincent.
vinnievincentinvasion.com
NOFX TO RELEASE 2 NEW 10" EPs
American punk rock legends NOFX will release 2 new 10" EPs, "Clay Pigeon" and "Quarter Album". Both will be out via The Punk Rock Musem ODs on January 16, 2026.Pre-order: instagram.com/thepunkrockmuseum
THE CROWN ADDS HOMETOWN SHOW TO FAREWELL TOUR
Swedish death metallers The CROWN have added a hometown show in Trollhättan to their farewell tour in 2026, alongside new dates in Sweden, Mexico and their very first show in Lithuania. And even more dates will be added..
Confirmed dates: facebook.com/thecrownofficial
JOHAN LANGQUIST THE CASTLE CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
JOHAN LANGQUIST THE CASTLE have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden, which take place on May 28-30, 2026.More info: muskelrock.com or facebook.com/Muskelrock
STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
Michael Sweet of Christian hard rock/heavy metal veterans STRYPER will release his long-in-the-works inspirational solo album, "The Master Plan", in early 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.facebook.com/TheMichaelSweet/posts/1604462081047074....
NAZARETH PARTS WAYS WITH CARL SENTANCE, ANNOUNCES NEW SINGER
Scottish hard rock legends NAZARETH have parted ways with singer Carl Sentance and have replaced him with Gianni Pontillo.Pontillo has previously played with PURE INC., The ORDER and SOULS REVIVAL, and has taken part in all-star productions such as "Rock Circus" and "This Is Rock" by Das Zelt. Since 2019, he has also been the frontman of the German hard rock legends VICTORY. In 2023 he launched a new project called PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW.
facebook.com/nazarethofficial/posts/1416338409861262....
THE BABOON SHOW ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES FOR 2026
Swedish punk rockers The BABOON SHOW have announced their touring schedule for 2026. They will play in Germany, Finland and Sweden.
Dates and tickets: thebaboonshow.com
GRAHAM OLIVER AND PAUL QUINN TO CELEBRATE 45 YEARS OF SAXON's "Wheels Of Steel"
GRAHAM OLIVER'S ARMY, the band led by Graham Oliver, a founding guitarist of the iconic British band SAXON, will be joined by Graham's former bandmate in SAXON, Paul Quinn, for a special concert on December 29 at the Birdwell venue in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. They will celebrate SAXON's 1980 album "Wheels Of Steel".Graham Oliver is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, so this might be the last time they perform together.
facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=83871964......
FURY ANNOUNCES UK TOUR WITH KING KRAKEN
British hard rock/heavy metal band FURY are going on a co-headline tour in the UK with KING KRAKEN next spring.Dates: facebook.com/furyofficial
MASSGRAV ANNOUNCES DUTCH AND BELGIUM DATES
Swedish hardcore/punk band MASSGRAV will do 3 dates in the Netherlands and Belgium in February 2026.Dates: facebook.com/massgrav
MEGADETH RELEASES NEW VIDEO
MEGADETH has released the latest single and video for "Let There Be Shred!", from their upcoming last album, which will be released through BLKIIBLK on January 23, 2026.youtu.be/4IL67t825cA | megadeth.com
THERE WILL ALSO BE SOME HARD ROCK AND METAL AT BORÅS LIVE-FESTIVALEN
Borås Live-Festivalen is a new festival which will happen on February 4-7, 2026 in Borås, Sweden. Yesterday (Dec. 19) some punk and similar was announced, but there will also be some hard rock and metal.Confirmed so far (that I have found):
CÖVERED will play at Grevens on February 5.
ZEPULTURAZ is a SEPULTURA tribute band. They will play at Grevens on February 6.
HEAVY TOOLS will play 70s hard rock covers on February 7 at Grevens.
All events have free entrance if you have the app Borås Live.
DESTRUCTION ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
German thrash legends DESTRUCTION will be playing in Mexico and Central America in September 2026.Dates: facebook.com/destruction
VÄNSTERNÄVEN CONFIRMED FOR BORÅS LIVE-FESTIVALEN
Borås Live-Festivalen is a new festival which will happen on February 4-7, 2026 in Borås, Sweden. Among the confirmed punk and similar bands are VÄNSTERNÄVEN, SKARABÉ, PIPISTRELLA, KARDBORREBANDET and PÄRLOR OCH SVINN.
Further instructions: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575140845128
ROSE TATTOO ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Australian rock veterans ROSE TATTOO are coming to Europe next summer for a long tour in July and August.Dates: facebook.com/RoseTattoo
NEPAL DEATH CONFIRMED FOR DALFESTIVALEN
NEPAL DEATH have been confirmed for Dalfestivalen at Folkets Park in Dalsjöfors (outside Borås), Sweden. The festival happens on August 22, 2026. Tickets go on sale January 25, 2026. Confirmed since earlier are HONNINGBARNA.
facebook.com/dalfestivalen
THE SONIC OVERLORDS TEAM UP WITH TONY MARTIN
In 2022 Sweden's The SONIC OVERLORDS unleashed the opus "Last Days Of Babylon", with a combination of powerful doom riffs and epic, melodic majesty of late 70s/early 80s heavy rock. One of the songs on that album, "Past The End Of Time", is now available as a standalone single. This is a new and exclusive version where vocalist Marcus Rubin is doing a duet with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin.youtu.be/UFGuFs1sLMc?si=zKiZDJx1Oe8-ABZm | facebook.com/Thesonicoverlords
DANKO JONES ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR
Canadian power trio DANKO JONES are coming back to Sweden next spring for a tour, which will begin in Eskilstuna on April 15 and last until May 2 when they will play in Lund.
Dates and tickets: dankojones.com
A BOX FULL OF RAINBOW
"The Temple of The King 1975–1976" celebrates the 50th anniversary of RAINBOW's formation with a definitive 9-CD box set. It features the 2 first studio albums - "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" and "Rising" - as well as live performances, rare recordings including alternate versions and more. The box will be released on March 6, 2026 via Edsel Records.This box is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
Pre-order: rainbowband.lnk.to/templeoftheking
NEW EP WITH WITCHCRAFT IN MARCH
Swedish doom folk pioneers WITCHCRAFT will release a new 5-song EP, "A Sinner's Child", on March 13 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records. The title track is now available as a first taste.youtu.be/irjkT0Etlhs
NEW ALBUM WITH CHARTA 77 IN FEBRUARY
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 will release a new album, "Förhandla Med Clowner", on February 27, 2026 through Wild Kingdom Records. The album features 5 original songs and 6 covers.
The first single will be the DOCENT DÖD classic "Bensin I Blodet", and it will be available on Friday, December 19.
frontl.ink/0wa43ra | facebook.com/charta77band | wildkingdom.se
HYPERION RELEASES NEW VIDEO
Italian heavy metal band HYPERION have just launched a visualizer-video of the song "Yet We Still Fight", as a third advance single from their third album, entitled "Cybergenesis", which will see the light on January 15, 2026 via Fighter Records.youtu.be/j6LtOrkrBr4 | shop.xtreemmusic.com/english.item.index.php?&id=29107 | fighter-records.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/hyperionbandheavy
L7 AND PARTY DOZEN TO SUPPORT AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS IN NORTH AMERICA
Earlier this month Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS announced a headlining tour of North America. Now, they have announced the support acts for these upcoming shows. L7 will be joining them on their shows in Toronto (RBC Amphitheatre, June 4), Montreal (Place Bell, June 5), and Morrison, Colorado (Red Rocks Amphitheatre, June 17), and PARTY DOZEN will be joining them on all dates.
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS will also be touring in Europe in August 2026.
Dates and tickets: amylandthesniffers.com
VENUS 5 RETURNS WITH SEOCND ALBUM IN MARCH
VENUS 5 - the all-female European pop-metal sensation comprised of Karmen Klinc (Slovenia), Jelena Milovanovic (Serbia), Tezzi Persson (Sweden, singer of HELL IN THE CLUB), Greta Di Iacovo (a.k.a. Herma, Italy, singer of SICK N' BEAUTIFUL) and Erina Seitllari (Albania) - will release its second studio album, titled "March Of The Venus 5", on March 20, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.To give a taste of what's coming, they unleash today (Dec. 17) the first single "Like A Witch", along with an official video.
youtu.be/aSmsMSCQ7-w
NEW ALBUM WITH CRASHDÏET IN MAY
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET are going to release their 7th studio album, "Art Of Chaos", on May 8, 2026 via Ninetone Records.Pre-order: crashdiet.myshopify.com/collections/art....
FRANTIC AMBER PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER
Sweden based death metallers FRANTIC AMBER have parted ways with their drummer Laura due to personal reasons. A new drummer will be announced soon.
Read more: facebook.com/franticamber
ORIGINAL VICE SQUAD DRUMMER SHANE BALDWIN IS DEAD
It looks like original VICE SQUAD drummer Shane Baldwin has passed away.LACUNA COIL ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Italian dark metal band LACUNA COIL have announced their "Sleepless Empire" U.S. tour, which is set to start in March 2026 with special guests ESCAPE THE FATE, as well as VOWWS (March 24 - April 13) and AXTY (April 15 - April 29).The tour is set to start in New York on March 24 and conclude in Albany on May 1. Tickets go on general sale Friday, December 19.
Dates and tickets: lacunacoil.com
SEPULTURA ANNOUNCES FINAL EUROPEAN TOUR
SEPULTURA has just announced the final European leg of the band's "Celebrating Life Through Death" farewell tour. The trek will launch on June 6, 2026 in the Netherlands and will conclude with the previously revealed last-ever European concert on August 9 in Dublin, Ireland. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, December 18.Dates: instagram.com/p/DSUYsdhDAAj/....
MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Marilyn Manson has extended his "One Assassination Under God Tour" with newly announced spring U.S. shows featuring support from Australian death-pop duo VOWWS. The artist presale will begin on Tuesday, December 16. The public on-sale will start on Friday, December 19.Dates: facebook.com/MarilynManson
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH OVERKILL AND DESTRUCTION
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced the U.S. leg of their "Thrash Of The Titans" world tour. The trek, which will launch in March, unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 19.Dates: facebook.com/testamentlegions
BUY EX-DEAD KENNEDYS SINGER JELLO BIAFRA'S CAR
Former DEAD KENNEDYS singer Jello Biafra (also label manager for Alternative Tentacles) is selling his 1989 Toyota Celica GT convertible, which is now up for auction.The sale will benefit Alternative Tentacles so they can repress more back catalog releases.
You can bid here: hemmings.com/auction/1989-toyota-celica-carmichael-ca-286952...............
NEW SINGLE WITH MYRATH
Tunisian/French progressive metal band MYRATH release their new single "The Funeral". The song comes from the new album, "Wilderness of Mirrors", which will be released on March 27, 2026.youtu.be/auS-5ssczKk?si=Tv2ufpMjiB3SNxWA
MICHAEL MONROE ANNOUNCES FINNISH TOUR
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe are going on a solo tour in Finland in April/May 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/michaelmonroeofficial
NEFARIOUS RELEASES FIRST SINGLE WITH NEW SINGER SEAN RIVERA
NEFARIOUS - which features Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums - has announced the addition of vocalist Sean Rivera to the group's ranks. Rivera joins the group as the replacement for Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX), who sang on NEFARIOUS's debut album, "Addicted To Power".A new version of the previously released NEFARIOUS song "Day After", featuring Rivera's vocals, is available now.
NEFARIOUS will play its first show with Rivera at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco on Saturday, January 3, 2026. More dates will soon be announced, followed by a full European tour in August/September 2026, kicking off at the legendary Alcatraz festival in Belgium.
youtu.be/7srzZs62Y5Y
NEW SINGLE WITH JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13
Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the 4th album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for "You Can Give", the second single from the album, is out now.Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerhouse drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO), legendary bassist Tony Franklin (The FIRM, BLUE MURDER), virtuoso keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO) and rising vocal sensation Girish Pradhan (GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES, The NAIL).
youtu.be/23SIj2utCAk
BRET MICHAELS BIOPIC AND BOOK COMING IN 2026
POISON frontman Bret Michaels has announced that his "Unbroken: Then, Now And Forever" biopic and book will be released in 2026.instagram.com/p/DSDSg99EwB4/?utm_source....
"This Is Spinal Tap" DIRECTOR ROB REINER AND WIFE KILLED
Rob Reiner, director of the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", died Sunday (December 14), along with his wife, Michele. He was 78 years old.Reiner and his 70-year-old wife were found dead in their home in Brentwood, California, both having suffered "lacerations consistent with a knife". There reportedly was no sign of forced entry.
According to media reports, the couple's 32-year-old son Nick Reiner is "a person of interest" in the deadly stabbing and he is currently "being questioned" by police.
BULLET CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
BULLET have been confirmed for the hard rock and metal festival Muskelrock.
The festival will happen at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden on May 28-30, 2026.
Confirmed since earlier are H.O.L.M.E.S., AXXION, TUMBLE, TYRANN, WARLORD, HIRAX, ABIGAIL, The RIVEN etc.
More info: facebook.com/Muskelrock
ANTI CIMEX DOCUMENTARY WILL BE SHOWN IN CINEMAS NEXT YEAR
The new documentary, "Jawbreaker", about Swedish hardcore/punk legends ANTI CIMEX will be shown in cinemas here in Sweden next year. On March 13, 2026 you can watch the film in Göteborg, Malmö and Helsingborg.facebook.com/groups/495452900480377
NEW SINGLE WITH PRIMAL FEAR IN FEBRUARY
Heavy metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR will release a new single, "One", on February 20, 2026.facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
SLAUGHTER & THE DOGS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
SLAUGHTER & THE DOGS have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion.The festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary on August 6-9, 2026 at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England.
More details and tickets: rebellionfestivals.com
THE RIVEN CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
The RIVEN have been confirmed for the hard rock and metal festival Muskelrock.The festival will happen at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden on May 28-30, 2026.
More info: facebook.com/Muskelrock
EX-DRAGONFORCE AND SKID ROW SINGER ZP THEART RELEASES SOLO SINGLE
Former DRAGONFORCE and SKID ROW singer ZP Theart has released a new single, "Dark To Light", which marks his first new music in 13 years and his first solo release.youtu.be/bpsFOGt21DM
BULLET ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR
Swedish heavy metal band BULLET are going on a tour in Sweden together with special guests SORM in March/April 2026.
BULLET will also release a new album, "Kickstarter", on January 9, 2026 via Steamhammer Records.
Dates and ticket links, as well as more tour dates: facebook.com/bulletband | bullet.lnk.to/kickstarter
KARLSKOGA WANT TO STOP METAL AND PUNK FESTIVAL
Dunndret is a metal and punk festival which is planned for next summer in Karlskoga, Sweden. But 2 of the municipality's administrations want to stop it as they believe the music could be harmful to children. The Culture and Leisure Administration in Karlskoga writes in their statement that they want to protect children from offensive and sexual content.The final decision on the festival will be made later this winter.
HAMMERFALL ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH EVERGREY AND ELVENKING
Swedish heavy metal veterans HAMMERFALL have announced the "Freedom World Crusade North America 2026" tour. Support on the trek, which will launch on September 12, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina and conclude on October 8, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, will come from EVERGREY and ELVENKING. All 3 bands will also perform at next year's ProgPower USA festival on September 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Tickets go on sale today, December 12.
All dates: facebook.com/hammerfall/posts/1399....
VOIVOD ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Canada's cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD will embark on an 8-city U.S. tour next spring. Support on the trek, which will kick off on March 20 in Houston, will come from BAT, the Richmond, Virginia metal-punk trio consisting of Ryan Waste, Nick Poulos and Chris Marshall.Dates: facebook.com/Voivod/posts/14079....
CRASHDÏET ANNOUNCE REPLACEMENT FOR PETER LONDON
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET introduce Chris Young (MIDNIGHT DANGER, ex-LIPZ) as their bassist for the next touring cycle, stepping in while Peter London takes a break.facebook.com/realcrashdiet
NEW SINGLE WITH VIOLET
Young German AOR band VIOLET deliver a new song, "Somewhere, Somehow", which is 1 of 3 brand-new 80s anthems from an upcoming EP, which will be released in February 2026.violet.spread.link/somewhere-somehow | violetband.de
NEW SINGLE WITH SHADOWBORN
Australian heavy metal band SHADOWBORN have unleashed their brand-new single, "Through the Hourglass". The track serves as the first official taste of their upcoming debut EP with the same title, arriving later this month.youtu.be/ukral3J3mBY?si=Gnp2kiazNgjNc0f6 | shadowbornau.bandcamp.com/album/through-the-hourglass
ROCK PARTY WITH D-A-D, DANKO JONES AND THE BABOON SHOW IN HELSINGBORG NEXT SUMMER
On August 1, 2026 D-A-D will team up with DANKO JONES and The BABOON SHOW for a massive outdoor rock night at Engfärjeparken in Helsingborg, Sweden. Tickets go on sale December 12.
facebook.com/d.landafterdark | facebook.com/dankojones | facebook.com/thebaboonshow
NEW ALBUM WITH AXEL RUDI PELL IN MARCH
Bochum, Germany-based guitarist and composer Axel Rudi Pell will release his new album, "Ghost Town", on March 20, 2026 via SPV/Steamhammer. The first single from the album is the title track, and it's out now.youtu.be/34ZaILEaUj4
SAXON ARE IN THE STUDIO
British heavy metal legends SAXON have entered the studio to begin recording a new studio album.
Over the course of the last few days, SAXON has shared several photos from the studio of drummer Nigel Glockler, bassist Tim "Nibbs" Carter and guitarists Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler laying down their parts for the new LP, which is tentatively due in late 2026.
facebook.com/SaxonOfficial
FEAR GOES TO CANADA WITH MVLL CRIMES
American punk veterans FEAR have announced Canadian tour dates for January 2026. The trek kicks off on January 16 in Toronto, Ontario and wraps up on January 25 in Calgary, Alberta. MVLL CRIMES will be joining them on all dates aside from their January 23-24 Winterruption shows and their January 25 show in Calgary.Dates: facebook.com/FEARtheband
LAMBRINI GIRLS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
British punk rockers LAMBRINI GIRLS have announced spring tour dates for North America. The trek begins on April 21 in Atlanta, Georgia, and wraps up on May 5 in Lawrence, Kansas.Dates: lambrinigirlsband.co.uk
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES MEXICAN DATES
DEEP PURPLE have just announced 3 dates in Mexico in December 2026. Tickets on sale now.Dates: facebook.com/officialdeeppurple
NEW SINGLE WITH ANUBIS
Los Angeles power thrashers ANUBIS return with a new single, "Arcanist".This marks the first sample of the new ANUBIS album, "Anthromorphicide", which will be released April 24, 2026.
youtu.be/iTiH2Q-yIBw?si=uOrX8BKOM-IWcj-5 | m-theoryaudio.com/store | instagram.com/anubismetalofficial
KREATOR ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH CARCASS
German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR have announced their return to U.S. soil. The band will embark on a headline tour of the U.S., with stops at key festivals, including Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple and Maryland Deathfest. The tour kicks off on May 7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and runs through May 23 in Huntington, New York. They will bring CARCASS and COLD STEEL on the headline dates.
The artist pre-sale is set for Thursday, December 11, with the general on-sale set for Friday, December 12 at: kreator-terrorzone.de
SEBASTIAN BACH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has announced his 2026 North American headlining tour, "The Party Never Ends", kicking off February 26 in Highland, California at Yaamava' Casino. Joining the tour as direct support are modern rock act STITCHED UP HEART.More info: sebastianbach.com
TWISTED SISTER TO RELEASE CONCERT RECORDED IN 1980
Back in 1980, TWISTED SISTER were still a few years from superstardom. They had already been around since 1972, growing out of a band called SILVER STAR, who styled themselves as New Jersey's NEW YORK DOLLS. A year later they changed their name and shifted their direction as well. In 1980 they had already made appearances on major label compilations, and they also recorded the first couple of live shows featured on 2016's so-aptly titled box set "Rock 'N' Roll Saviors - The Early Years".Now the most ferocious of those performances, from West Islip, New York in 1980, makes its stand-alone debut as "Hammerheads" on December 26.
18 months after this show, TWISTED SISTER finally released their debut album, "Under The Blade".
Pre-order LP: cleorecs.com/search?q=twisted+sister+hammerheads
NEW SINGLE WITH TWIN PIGS ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk rock/hardcore band TWIN PIGS will release another single, "The Future Is Now", on Friday, December 12.
This single and the previous will be available on a cassette on December 17.
facebook.com/twinpigspunk
NEW MOTÖRHEAD WHISKY
MOTÖRHEAD celebrate their 50th anniversary with a new 58% Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which is strictly limited to 1,500 bottles.
Available now via Systembolaget in Sweden: systembolaget.se/produkt/sprit/motorhead-8005701/....
BLACK FLAG GOES TO AUSTRALIA
American hardcore/punk legends BLACK FLAG are going to Australia in late May 2026 for 4 shows, where they will perform 2 sets.More details: facebook.com/BlackFlagBand
HIRAX CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
HIRAX have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden. The festival happens on May 28-30, 2026.More info: facebook.com/Muskelrock
PETER LONDON TAKE A LONGER BREAK FROM CRASHDÏET
Bass player Peter London will be taking a break from Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET for the next album cycle to focus on his personal well-being and family.The past few years have made it increasingly challenging for him to balance his commitments with the band, but CRASHDÏET remains committed to moving forward, and they look forward to welcoming him back in the future.
The band also announce that they will be making a big announcement very soon.
facebook.com/realcrashdiet
NEW SINGLE WITH WICKED SMILE
Australian heavy metal act WICKED SMILE release their second single, titled "Face Of The Wicked", from their forthcoming sophomore album, "When Night Falls", which will be released on February 6, 2026.linktr.ee/WickedSmile
NEW ALBUM WITH NOISE AHOLIC IN MARCH
Finnish Swedish-singing crust punk project NOISE AHOLIC will release a new album, "En Värld Styrd Av Lögner", on March 4, 2026 via Elitbolaget. The first single, "Inget Spelar Någon Roll", is out now.elitbolaget.bandcamp.com/album/en-v-rld-styrd-av-l-gner
AMON AMARTH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH DETHKLOK
Swedish death metal vikings AMON AMARTH will join forces with DETHKLOK for "The Amonklok Conquest", an extensive North American spring 2026 co-headlining tour with special guests CASTLE RAT. Presale is available now. General on-sale begins on Friday, December 12 at: dethkloklive.com
CRADLE OF FILTH ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
British extreme metal veterans CRADLE OF FILTH will embark on a U.S. tour next spring. Support on the trek will come from SUFFOCATION, GHOST BATH and CULTUS BLACK.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, December 12.
More info: facebook.com/cradleoffilth/posts/....
DEAD BOYS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American punk veterans DEAD BOYS have announced a fairly extended North American tour. The trek kicks off in early February and runs through early March with the band hitting most of the USA.Dates: instagram.com/deadboys_official_ig/....
THE UNDERTONES ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Northern Irish pop punk legends The UNDERTONES will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, and have just added another set of dates in England. Tickets available from Wednesday, December 10 at: theundertones.comDAVID LEE ROTH ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO SHOW OF 2026
David Lee Roth doesn't give up, but has announced his first solo concert of 2026. The 71-year-old former VAN HALEN singer will play the BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 20, 2026 as part of what is being billed as "A Night With David Lee Roth".The artist presale will begin on Wednesday, December 10 and end on Thursday, December 11. The general on-sale will start on Friday, December 12.
instagram.com/p/DSAWWRYDGCZ/....
TOTO ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
TOTO, Christopher Cross and The ROMANTICS have announced plans to tour North America next summer. The run will commence on July 15 in Bethel, New York at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, with 32 appearances planned prior to the final event on August 30 in Toronto, Ontario at the RBC Amphitheatre. The general on-sale begins on Friday, December 12 at: totoofficial.com/eventsBAD BRAINS SIGNS WITH TRUST RECORDS
American punk legends BAD BRAINS have signed with Trust Records. Though the label did not disclose the nature of the deal, it's likely that Trust Records will distribute, and possibly reissue, the band's catalog.BAD BRAINS last signed with ORG Music in 2021 in a deal that reissued most of the band's catalog.
NEW ALBUM WITH SISTA BRYTET IN JANUARY
Swedish punk rockers SISTA BRYTET will release a new, self-titled, album on January 9, 2026.Pre-order for the LP begins on Monday, December 8 at: luftslottrecords.com | kamelrecords.se | belugarecords.com | tidenstempo.com
ERIK GRÖNWALL ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO CONCERT
Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has announced a solo concert for May 26, 2026 at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. Ticket sale starts December 8.facebook.com/erikgronwall/posts/....
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DARKNESS
British rockers The DARKNESS have merrily announced their new single, "Mistletoe And Wine", out now via Cooking Vinyl. The song is a Cliff Richard cover.youtu.be/LSJzk1bpA-U
NEW ALBUM WITH HELIX IN JANUARY
Perris Records announces the release of HELIX's new full length album, "Scrap Metal", on January 23, 2026. The digital singles release dates are December 12, 2025 for "Stuck In The 80's" and December 19, 2025 for "Fast & Furious".The album features 5 previously unreleased tracks from the 1980s. The remaining 5 tracks are a collection of classic HELIX songs from other releases.
perrisrecords.com/helix-band | planethelix.com
NEW ALBUM WITH VEIL OF THE SERPENT IN MARCH
Heavy metal band VEIL OF THE SERPENT announce their new album "Born To Burn", set to blast-off on March 20. And to warm you up, they have released the title track as a taste of the album.youtu.be/FtAxfQPEfjg?si=waf_kFCOb_0-JZ04 | veiloftheserpent.com
KREATOR RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR has released a new music video for "Satanic Anarchy". The song is a taste of the 16th studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which will be released on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
youtu.be/rv9arEpXBLE
EX-URIAH HEEP SINGER PETER GOALBY RELEASES "LOST" SOLO ALBUM
Former URIAH HEEP singer Peter Goalby has announced the release of his "long-lost" solo album "Don't Think This Is Over", which is out now.Goalby was the lead singer of URIAH HEEP during the early to mid-80s. Goalby was also the lead singer of TRAPEZE and FABLE, but has now retired from the music industry after an illustrious career.
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS have announced North American tour dates for June 2026. That will be their only North American headline shows in 2026.
As previously announced they will also do a European tour in August.
amylandthesniffers.com
HARDCORE SUPERSTAR HAVE FOUND A NEW DRUMMER
Swedish street hard rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have finally found a replacement for drummer Adde. The new drummer's name is Efraim Larsson.
Read more: facebook.com/OfficialHardcoreSuperstar
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DAMNED
English punk rock veterans The DAMNED release the second single, "See Emily Play" (originally by PINK FLOYD), from their upcoming covers album, "Not Like Everybody Else", which will be released on January 23, 2026.
youtu.be/BEDKhqPyZ8A | facebook.com/OfficialDamned
GUNS N' ROSES RELEASES 2 NEW SONGS
GUNS N' ROSES have returned with 2 brand new singles, "Nothin'" and "Atlas".youtu.be/gJng5qD7Nhw | youtu.be/jmrbPEEi0tk
NEW MEGADETH DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE IN JANUARY
MEGADETH have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for "Megadeth: Behind The Mask", a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22 - on the eve of the release of the band's final studio album, out January 23. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across more than 35 countries. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 11 with a trailer available for viewing on the same day.For more information and to sign up for updates, fans can visit: megadethfilm.com
NEW SINGLE WITH MALVADA
Women-led Brazilian rock band MALVADA unveil the new single and official video, "After", taken from their self-titled album, released on June 13, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/K5xs4OjokNw?si=9MdzwW7CSQgEbY-x
SPIDERS TO SUPPORT THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES IN SPAIN
Reunited Swedish rock band The SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES are going on a Spanish tour with SPIDERS as support act. This will happen in May 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/wearespiders | facebook.com/tsool
NEW SINGLE WITH HÄLLAS
Swedish rock band HÄLLAS has released the new single "Face Of An Angel", which is taken from the upcoming album "Panorama", which will be released on January 30, 2026 via Äventyr Records.youtu.be/WSbZwuOHLvE?si=TiPp8ScaPcKfDK24 | facebook.com/haellas
DESTRUCTION TO PLAY IN CHINA
German thrash veterans DESTRUCTION will return to China for 3 shows in February 2026. Tickets will go on sale December 6.Dates: facebook.com/destruction
IRON MAIDEN LAUNCHES RUM
IRON MAIDEN have launched a Caribbean dark rum, called "The Rum of the Ancient Mariner", which is available in Sweden via Systembolaget.More info and links: facebook.com/ironmaiden
DEAD POLLYS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
Swedish punk rockers DEAD POLLYS have been confirmed for the Rebellion punk music festival at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England on August 6-9, 2026.
rebellionfestivals.com
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONG WITH SCOTT WEILAND OUT NOW
To honor 10 years since American rock singer Scott Weiland's passing, "If I Could Fly", a previously unreleased track written in 2000 after the birth of his son, is out today (Dec. 3) on all digital streaming platforms via Primary Wave/Virgin.This is the first unheard song from Scott's archive since he left us.
Scott sang with bands like STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, VELVET REVOLVER and The WILDABOUTS, and he also had a solo career.
youtu.be/Uj585MAE-QI
PANTERA PHOTO BOOK DUE IN SPRING 2026
Rufus Publications has announced the fully authorized "Pantera", a brand new PANTERA coffee table book from legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin.Over the last few years Ross has had unrestricted access to the band on tour, backstage, days off and, of course, playing killer shows. This new book captures the current lineup in all its glory and Ross has also delved into his extensive PANTERA archive featuring stunning photographs of the original 4 including "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Paul Abbott.
The book is expected to ship in spring 2026.
Pre-order begins on December 4 at: rufuspublications.com/rufusbooks/pantera
WICKED LEATHER RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Spanish heavy metal band WICKED LEATHER has released a new song, "She Is The Storm", from their upcoming debut full-length album, "Season Of The Witch", scheduled for January 30, 2026 via Lost Realm Records.youtu.be/xBl1wBZkFIQ | lostrealmrecords.com | instagram.com/wicked_leather_official
NEW SINGLE WITH PAGANIZER
Swedish death metal veterans PAGANIZER have just launched the second advance single, "Aftermath Bleeder", in form of a lyric-video, of what will be their 14th full-length album, entitled "As Mankind Rots", which will see the light on February 5, 2026 through Xtreem Music.
youtu.be/9CrEjHCidkQ | facebook.com/paganizersweden | xtreemmusic.com
DISTORTED REFLECTION TO RELEASE SECOND ALBUM
Greek doom metal band DISTORTED REFLECTION reveal their first lyric video, "Gates Of Paranoia", from their upcoming second album, "Doom Zone", which will be out on February 27, 2026.
youtube.com/watch?v=qSRqRT3Uoso | distortedreflectiondoom.bandcamp.com
THE PRETTY RECKLESS RELEASES VIDEO FOR CHRISTMAS SONG
The PRETTY RECKLESS has released the official music video for "Where Are You Christmas?" from the band's acclaimed Christmas EP, "Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas", out now via Fearless Records.youtu.be/emQR5uPavic
PARKWAY DRIVE CANCELS PARK WAVES FESTIVAL
The Australian edition of Park Waves Festival, PARKWAY DRIVE's touring festival, has been canceled.Organizers Destroy All Lines announced the cancelation, sharing a statement on social media in which they explained that the numbers behind the tour "no longer stack up".
Read more: facebook.com/DestroyAllLines/posts/.... | facebook.com/parkwaydrive/posts/....
2026 WILL BE THE FINAL YEAR FOR THE CROWN
After 35 years, Swedish death metallers The CROWN's journey will end in 2026. Throughout the year they will perform farewell shows around the world.
Full statement: facebook.com/thecrownofficial
CHEZ KANE ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
British melodic rock vocalist Chez Kane will take her band on a UK tour in May/June 2026. It will be her first headline tour in 4 years.More details: facebook.com/ChezKaneVocalist
H.O.L.M.E.S. CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and his new band H.O.L.M.E.S. have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden, which happens on May 28-30, 2026.facebook.com/Muskelrock
THE STRANGLERS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
English rock veterans The STRANGLERS have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion, which celebrate its 30th anniversary on August 6-9, 2026 at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England.More info: rebellionfestivals.com
JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR
JUDAS PRIEST have announced the details of their 2026 "Faithkeepers" European tour, which will happen in July/August 2026.Dates and other details: judaspriest.com/tour
PAUL DI'ANNO's FINAL LIVE ALBUM TO ARRIVE IN 2026
A new live album from late IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno will be posthumously released in 2026. It will be the singer's last live LP, recorded on tour in 2024.More details, including the album title, the track listing, the record label and the concert where the album was recorded, will be revealed before Christmas.
Di'Anno's new live record will be released exclusively on vinyl in a very limited edition.
facebook.com/pauldiannoofficial/posts/....
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CHRISTMAS SINGLE WITH BLACK DIAMONDS NEXT WEEK
Swizz hard rockers BLACK DIAMONDS will release a Christmas single, "Christmas Time", on Friday, December 5.facebook.com/BlackDiamondsRock
999 TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM NEXT YEAR
English punk rock veterans 999 celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, and have announced that they will release a new studio album, with the working title "999 On The Loose", in 2026.facebook.com/999Offical
NEW ALBUM WITH LION'S SHARE IN MARCH
Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE will release a new album, titled "Inferno", on March 27, 2026 via Metalville Records.facebook.com/lionsshareband
MALEVOLENT CREATION ANNOUNCES RETURN OF VOCALIST/GUITARIST DERON MILER
Florida death metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION have returned to a 5-piece lineup, featuring the returning Deron Miler on vocals/guitar, as well as Jesse Jolly on bass/vocals, Chris Cannella on guitar, Ronnie Parmer on drums and Phil Fasciana on guitar.The band are going to start working on their 14th studio album in January 2026.
facebook.com/MalevolentCreationOfficialBand/posts/....
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ASPHYX FORCED TO CANCEL APPEARANCE AT OBON FEST
Dutch death metal veterans ASPHYX have to cancel their upcoming show at Obon Fest due to severe health issues within the band.facebook.com/officialasphyx
NEW SINGLE WITH BLISTERHEAD
Swedish punk rockers BLISTERHEAD has released a new single, called "Wake Up". It's the first single from an upcoming album, which will be released in February 2026.
sptfy.com/Qdrs | facebook.com/Blisterhead
NEW SINGLE WITH BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS
Swedish rock band BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS has released the single "Lightning". It's the second single from an upcoming album, that will be out early 2026.ffm.to/4npebkg | facebook.com/beatcitytubeworks
GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS SIGNS WITH WILD KINGDOM
Swedish label Wild Kingdom Records has signed Swedish hard rockers GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS. A new album, titled "Intruder", will be released on February 27, 2026. The title track is now available as a first taste of the album.youtu.be/RBJnLhgWTWo?si=6deQZycFRC4UCc2X | facebook.com/offisialhomepage
NEW SINGLE WITH BUZZCOCKS
UK punk rock veterans BUZZCOCKS has released a new single, "Queen Of The Scene".cherryred.co/BuzzcocksQueen | facebook.com/buzzcocksofficial
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England.
The festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, and happens on August 6-9, 2026.
More info: rebellionfestivals.com
NEW SINGLE WITH IRON SAVIOR
Hamburg power metallers IRON SAVIOR has released a cover version of ALPHAVILLE's 80s hit "Forever Young", taken from the upcoming album, "Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy", arriving in March 2026 on Perception.ironsavior.rpm.link/foreveryoungPR | ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR | iron-savior.com | perception.music
DIMMU BORGIR, BEHEMOTH AND DARK FUNERAL TEAM UP FOR EUROPEAN TOUR
Black metallers DIMMU BORGIR, BEHEMOTH and DARK FUNERAL will unite for the "In League With Satan" European tour in October 2026. Tickets go on sale December 3.More details: dimmu-borgir.com | behemoth.pl | darkfuneral.se
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DAHMERS
Swedish horror rockers The DAHMERS deliver a new single, "River City Skyline".
ffm.to/e5qb9r2 | facebook.com/Dahmers
HELLOWEEN FORCED TO CANCEL ASIAN DATES
HELLOWEEN have been forced to cancel their planned South East Asian concerts."During the recently completed European tour, Michael Kiske contracted acute pharyngolaryngotracheitis and asthmatic dyspnea with bronchitis and has been prescribed immediate bed rest by his doctor", says the band.
facebook.com/helloweenofficial
THE HELLACOPTERS TO RELEASE "Cream Of The Crap! Vol. 3" IN FEBRUARY
The HELLACOPTERS will release a third collection of b-sides and other non-album material. "Cream Of The Crap! Vol. 3" will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on February 13, 2026. The songs was recorded between 1996 to 2004.
More info: facebook.com/thehellacopters
WARREN DeMARTINI, CHRIS HOLMES, TRACII GUNS AND RIKKI ROCKETT AMONG METAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The Metal Hall Of Fame will take over the Sunset Strip for the 2026 blowout bash on January 21, 2026. Among the inductees are Chris Holmes (ex-W.A.S.P.), Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS), Warren DeMartini (RATT), and Rikki Rockett (POISON).metalhalloffame.org
WACKEN OPEN AIR ADD 55 MORE ACTS TO NEXT YEAR'S LINEUP
Wacken Open Air have announced 55 new acts to next summer's festival, which happens in Wacken, Germany between July 29 to August 1. Among the latest additions are JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON, Uli Jon Roth, ARCH ENEMY, Yngwie Malmsteen, ROSE TATTOO, ALESTORM, ALFAHANNE, ANGELUS APATRIDA, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DANKO JONES, HATEBREED, KITTIE, LAGWAGON, MUNICIPAL WASTE, Nita Strauss, PARADISE LOST, The HAUNTED, TURBONEGRO etc.
wacken.com
HOLYCIDE DELIVER 7th VIDEO
Spanish thrashers HOLYCIDE has released their 7th video of a series of 10 lyric-videos that they plan to release to promote their brand new album, "Towards Idiocracy" (out now). This video is for the song "Chemical Dependency", a cover of the legendary U.S. thrash metal band ATROPHY from their 1988 debut album, "Socialized Hate".youtu.be/o6LVJT3fmkY | facebook.com/holycide
MEGADETH ANNOUNCES CANADIAN TOUR WITH ANTHRAX AND EXODUS
MEGADETH are going on a Canadian tour with ANTHRAX and EXODUS as support acts. This will happen in February/March 2026. Presale start on Wednesday, November 26. General on-sale begins on Friday, November 28.Dates: facebook.com/Megadeth
ANTHRAX ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
New York thrash legends ANTHRAX heading back to Australia in March 2026 for 4 shows. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 28 at: anthrax.com
DELUXE REISSUE OF SODOM's "Get What You Deserve"
On February 27, 2026, BMG will re-release "Get What You Deserve", the 6th studio album by German thrash metal veterans SODOM, as an extensive box set, remastered and newly mixed by former SODOM guitarist Andy Brings, who played on the original recording, including the remastered and remixed "Aber Bitte Mit Sahne" EP, plus the first concert with drummer Guido "Atomic Steif" Richter as a bonus double LP and a DVD with additional live shows. Alongside the original hotel room cover, the package also includes the censored version with the band photo and the originally planned artwork featuring a "Knarrenheinz" painting by cult artist Andreas Marschall.facebook.com/sodomized
MICHAEL MONROE RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will release a new studio album, "Outerstellar", on February 20, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Disconnected", is now available.
In support of the new album, Monroe and his band will embark on a U.K. co-headline tour with BUCKCHERRY, kicking off in Southampton on February 24, 2026.
youtu.be/L2JOFNhhdPg | facebook.com/michaelmonroeofficial
EUROPE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
EUROPE have announced new European tour dates for September and October 2026.Next year is the 40th anniversary of their third album, "The Final Countdown", and they will celebrate it with this tour. The show will consist of many of their favorite songs from over the years, culminating in the band playing the album in its entirety.
EUROPE also announce that they will release their 12th studio album (no title yet) in September 2026.
Dates and ticket info: facebook.com/europetheband
GLENN HUGHES AND METAL CHURCH CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
Glenn Hughes, METAL CHURCH, ALIEN ANT FARM, ARMORED SAINT, The CRUEL INTENTIONS, REMEDY and CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD have all been confirmed for next summer's Skogsröjet festival in Rejmyre, Sweden. The festival happens from July 30 to August 1, 2026.skogrojet.se
LOK, KRIGSSTIGEN AND COCA CAROLA CONFIRMED FOR MIMFEST
Swedish trallpunk veterans MIMIKRY will arrange their own festival Mimfest next year too. The latest confirmed bands are LOK, KRIGSSTIGEN, COCA CAROLA, The SENSITIVES, HUGGORM, KILLING YOUR HIGHNESS and XION, which will join the previously confirmed acts The BABOON SHOW, DE LYCKLIGA VÄNNERNA, HYRDA KNEKTAR, TRUBBEL, KNOGJÄRN, OFFERBLOD, VÄNSTERNÄVEN, The HAWKINS and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR.The festival take place in MIMIKRY's hometown Borlänge on March 20-21, 2026.
alderland.se/mimfest
NEW SINGLE WITH TWIN PIGS NEXT WEEK
Swedish punk rock/hardcore band TWIN PIGS will finally release a new song, "The Dick Sucking Factory", on Friday, December 5. It looks like the song will also end up on an upcoming cassette.
facebook.com/twinpigspunk
AMON AMARTH ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN/UK TOUR WITH ORBIT CULTURE AND SOILWORK
Swedish death metal vikings AMON AMARTH will march through Europe and the UK together with ORBIT CULTURE and SOILWORK in October/November next year. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 28.
The tour will begin in Manchester, UK on October 9, and will end in Lisbon, Portugal on November 15.
Dates and tickets: amonamarth.com/tour
GUNS N' ROSES ANNOUNCES WORLD TOUR AND SINGLES
After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw GUNS N' ROSES return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the powerhouse rock icons have announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026. This 2026 tour will see GUNS N' ROSES visit Mexico and Brazil, before headlining additional European markets, as well as stadiums across the U.S. and Canada.GUNS N' ROSES will also release 2 new songs: "Nothin'" and "Atlas" via Geffen Records on Tuesday, December 2.
Dates and tickets: gunsnroses.com/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH CHEZ KANE
British melodic rock singer Chez Kane has released her new single, "Love Tornado". The song comes from her upcoming album, "Reckless", which will be out on March 27, 2026 through Frontiers Music Srl.youtube.com/watch?v=yHzDZT4taos&feature=youtu.be | ffm.bio/recklesspreorder
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Australian punk band AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS are coming to Europe and the UK/Ireland in August 2026 for a few shows. Presale starts on Wednesday, November 26. General onsale starts on Thursday, November 27.
Dates: facebook.com/amylandthesniffers
AIRBOURNE RELEASES CHRISTMAS SONG
Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE give fans a seasonal surprise with the new single "Christmas Bonus".AIRBOURNE will return to Europe early next year, rocking hard through the winter into spring.
youtu.be/_nLLFkIjVA4 | facebook.com/airbournerock
SEX PISTOLS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter have announced some UK dates next summer. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 28.Dates: facebook.com/cartercookjonesmatlock
ANGRA PARTS WAYS WITH SINGER FABIO LIONE
Brazilian metal band ANGRA have announced the departure of their frontman of the past 13 years, Italian-born singer Fabio Lione (VISION DIVINE, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, KAMELOT).Fabio will bid farewell to ANGRA at the Bangers Open Air show in April 2026, where the band also will stage a reunion of the band's "Rebirth" lineup.
facebook.com/AngraOfficialPage/posts/1515943843221423....
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ SHARES FIRST SONG FROM UPCOMING SOLO ALBUM
Former ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz has released "The Room Where She Died", the first single from her upcoming debut solo album.The music for "The Room Where She Died" was written by KAMELOT keyboardist Oliver Palotai, while Alissa performed, recorded and wrote all the vocals for the track.
Earlier today (Sunday, Nov. 23), ARCH ENEMY announced they had parted ways with White-Gluz.
youtu.be/MvnKywEnTZI
GREAT WHITE GUITARIST MARK KENDALL IS BATTLING STAGE 4 KIDNEY CANCER
GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall has revealed that he is battling stage 4 kidney cancer.Read more: facebook.com/MarkSKendall/posts/10235861013778583....
ARCH ENEMY PARTS WAYS WITH SINGER ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ
ARCH ENEMY have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz. No further details has been revealed..facebook.com/archenemyofficial | facebook.com/AlissaWhiteGluzFans
BURNING WITCHES ANNOUNCES FIRST CANADIAN TOUR
Swizz heavy metal band BURNING WITCHES have announced their first Canadian dates, which will happen in April 2026.Dates: facebook.com/burningwitches666
NEW AC/DC BOOK NEXT WEEK
Fonthill Media/Pen And Sword Books has set a November 27 release date for a book titled "AC/DC: Song By Song" by the writer Bill Voccia. The book, which is described as "a comprehensive celebration of AC/DC's 50-year career, from Australian pub beginnings to global rock legends", goes through each album song by song, including photographs with collectibles, oddities and other highlights of AC/DC's discography.facebook.com/fonthillmedia/posts/1408077327993467....
FIREWIND SIGNS WITH BLKIIBLK
BLKIIBLK has announced the signing of Greek power metal band FIREWIND.As the Gus G. led band enter this exciting new era, FIREWIND also announce major lineup updates. After his departure in late 2019, powerhouse vocalist Henning Basse is officially returning to the band. Basse's history with the group goes back to 2007, when he first stepped in as a touring vocalist on the "Allegiance" tour, and later became a defining voice during FIREWIND's post-hiatus era from 2016 to 2019, leaving a lasting imprint on the acclaimed album "Immortals". At the same time, FIREWIND has announced that Herbie Langhans is stepping down from vocal duties.
FIREWIND are currently working on a concept album that will be the biggest and most epic thing they have ever done.
METAL CHURCH RETURNS WITH NEW LINEUP
U.S. West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their 4-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH), powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, FIFTH ANGEL, Alice Cooper, HOUSE OF LORDS, TKO, CHASTAIN) and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen (VICIOUS RUMORS).The new single is called "F.A.F.O.". A new album will be released in 2026 via Rat Pak Records.
youtu.be/X23RO0LjUk8 | facebook.com/OfficialMetalChurch
IN FLAMES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR
Swedish metal band IN FLAMES are returning to Europe in the summer of 2026 with one of their most extensive and diverse live runs to date. Stretching from mid-July to late August, the tour brings the band to more than 20 cities and many of the continent's most iconic festivals.Dates and tickets: inflames.com
PETERIFIED SHARES NEW VIDEO
Swedish melodic rock band PETERIFIED share the new video "Weekend Lover", a song taken from their debut album, "Trial By Fire", which is out now.youtu.be/pSC8UGTTNp4?si=2CYe_CEUIu7Gl6Lx | facebook.com/share/1EKqH9HayQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
CORNERS OF SANCTUARY RELEASES CHRISTMAS SINGLE
Philadelphia heavy metal band CORNERS OF SANCTUARY have another, all new original Holiday track, "What If Christmas Was Everyday?".2026 will mark the band's 15th Anniversary, and they have a number of things already planned, including a biography release, album reissues, and, of course, new music.
bfan.link/what-if-christmas-was-every-day | cornersofsanctuary.com
EXISTENZ WORKING ON NEW ALBUM
Southern Swedish punk veterans EXISTENZ has started to work on a new full-length album, which will be released next year via Heptown Records.Recording and releasing an album is not cheap though, so they have started a fundraising campaign: 4fund.com/sv/ysfru2
facebook.com/existenzpunk
NEW SINGLE WITH TROLD
Danish folk metallers TROLD's latest single, "Til Gilde Under Bøgen (Live at Copenhell '25)", is available now on all streaming services, and has also been released as a music video.The song is taken from their upcoming live album, "Til Gilde Under Ulven (Live At Copenhell '25)", which will be released through Mighty Music on December 19.
youtu.be/6GrSHRLDoWA?si=veLGmvTXtOJBWMLD | troldband.com | mightymusic.dk
NEW SINGLE WITH CLAWFINGER
Swedish rap metal veterans CLAWFINGER unleash their new video single "Big Brother", taken from their upcoming comeback album, "Before We All Die", which will be released on February 20, 2026 via Perception.clawfinger.rpm.link/bigbrotherPR | clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldiePR | clawfinger.net | perception.music
THE DARKNESS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
British rockers The DARKNESS have announced their largest headline tour in 20 years and will bring their beloved rock to arenas across the U.K. in December 2026. The 7-date tour will commence at Glasgow OVO Hydro on December 8 and finish with the band's debut headline performance at The O2 in London on December 16.The DARKNESS will be joined on all dates by support from the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling, American country rock band BROTHERS OSBORNE, as well as the multi-million streamed U.K. rock band A.
Pre-sale starts on Wednesday, November 26, and general sale starts on Friday, November 28.
Dates: facebook.com/thedarknessofficial
MÅNEGARM's REHEARSAL ROOM DESTROYED BY FIRE
Yesterday (Nov. 19) around lunch, there was a fire in Swedish folk metal band MÅNEGARM's rehearsal room, where also FREDLÖS rehearse. Everything was destroyed, instruments as well as equipment and merchandise.facebook.com/Manegarmsweden
Donate: whydonate.com/sv/fundraising/save-manegarm
ZZ TOP ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
ZZ TOP will return to Europe next summer for "The Big One Tour".Dates and tickets: zztop.com/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH AVALANCHE
Australian hard rock n roll band AVALANCHE has released a new single, "Down For The Count", which is a taste of their debut album, "Armed To The Teeth", which will be released on February 13, 2026.Check it out here: facebook.com/avalanchebandrock
BONAFIDE ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Swedish hard rockers BONAFIDE will take their 20th anniversary party to the UK next spring.
Dates: facebook.com/Bonafiderocks
MANOWAR ANNOUNCES WORLD TOUR IN 2027
MANOWAR are going to celebrate the "Kings Of Metal" and "Fighting The World" albums with a world tour in 2027, called "Kings Of Metal Fighting The World Tour 2027".First dates are confirmed for Germany, with more battlegrounds following.
These shows will feature alternating setlists, with either the entire "Kings Of Metal" album or the entire "Fighting The World" album performed, plus other epic anthems, in a brand-new production.
More info: manowar.com/tour
GRAVE DIGGER SIGNS WITH REAPER ENTERTAINMENT
German heavy metal veterans GRAVE DIGGER have announced a future partnership with German label Reaper Entertainment.Read more: facebook.com/gravediggerofficial | facebook.com/ReaperEntertainment
CHELSEA CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION PUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL
CHELSEA have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion, which happens at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England on August 6-9, 2026.More info and tickets: rebellionfestivals.com
GUNS N' ROSES AND FOO FIGHTERS CONFIRMED FOR WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE
Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 7-10, 2026 for its biggest year yet. It will be the 15th year, and more than 160 acts will play.GUNS N' ROSES and FOO FIGHTERS join previously announced headliners BRING ME THE HORIZON and MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE. Some of the other acts are The OFFSPRING, PARKWAY DRIVE, LAMB OF GOD, Alice Cooper, AMON AMARTH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BEHEMOTH, ZAKK SABBATH, Tom Morello, SEPULTURA, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, AVATAR, IN FLAMES, HATEBREED, KREATOR, DRAGONFORCE, CARCASS, BUCKCHERRY, DEATH ANGEL, NAPALM DEATH, DEICIDE, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE etc. etc.
welcometorockville.com
NEW SONG WITH CHARTA 77 ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 will release a new song, "Dagar Som Du Stod Kvar", on Friday, November 21.
Pre-save: frontl.ink/a01m0xp
facebook.com/charta77band
ZZ TOP ANNOUNCES TOUR WITH DWIGHT YOAKAM
ZZ TOP are going on a North American tour with Dwight Yoakam. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21.More details and tickets: zztop.com/tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced a North American tour kicking off in July 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Carnival of Sins" and their 45th anniversary. There will be 33 dates featuring performances by very special guests TESLA and EXTREME.Presale will begin on November 19 before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, November 21.
More info: motley.com
URIAH HEEP ADD DATES IN NORWAY AND DENMARK
URIAH HEEP have added 2 new tour dates:Jan. 29 - Konserthuset, Oslo, Norway
Feb. 10 - Posten Live, Odense, Denmark
Ticket links: facebook.com/uriahheepofficial
DISCHARGE CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION PUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL
DISCHARGE have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion, which happens at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England on August 6-9, 2026.
More info and tickets: rebellionfestivals.com
VOIVOD ANNOUNCES CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH MIDNIGHT
VOIVOD will join forces with MIDNIGHT for a UK/Ireland tour in June 2026. Joining them as special guest will CRYPTOSIS.Dates and tickets: voivod.com
GRAVEYARD ANNOUNCES FINNISH TOUR DATES
Swedish rockers GRAVEYARD are going to Finland for a handful of shows in February 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/graveyardofficial
DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE CROWN AND THE HALO EFFECT TO HONOR AT THE GATES FRONTMAN TOMAS LINDBERG
November 14 marked the 30th anniversary of the iconic, globally influential and genre-defining masterpiece that is AT THE GATES' "Slaughter Of The Soul". Sadly, the voice behind the timeless classic did not make it to see the anniversary, as AT THE GATES frontman Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg passed away from cancer on September 16. As a small token of appreciation for the legendary legacy of both Tompa and the album, fans are hereby invited to a night in his honor on December 6 at Monument 031 in Gothenburg, Sweden, where all ticket sales will go directly to Cancerfonden and the Gardens Of Grief fund set up there by Elis Markskog of Malmö Massacre.
A very special lineup of friends - DARK TRANQUILLITY, The CROWN and The HALO EFFECT - will take the stage to perform, honoring the influence of the iconic sound Tompa helped form. This is a celebration of Lindberg's legacy and not full-set concerts. The aim is to gather friends, fans and family alike and celebrate the music and honor their friend.
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES UK/EUROPEAN TOUR WITH MAMMOTH
DEEP PURPLE have announced a European/UK tour across October/November 2026. They will be joined on select dates by special guests MAMMOTH, formed and fronted by Wolfgang Van Halen, as well as U.K. rockers JAYLER.Dates and tickets: deep-purple.com
PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
British punk rock veterans PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES will be playing in Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia (first time ever) and Hungary from January 28 to February 1, 2026.Dates: facebook.com/PeterAndTheTestTubeBabies
LYNYRD SKYNYRD AND FOREIGNER ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR
LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for summer 2026. The "Double Trouble Double Vision Tour" begins on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29 in Rogers, Arkansas at the Walmart AMP.The artist pre-sale begins on Tuesday, November 18. The general on-sale goes live on Friday, November 21.
lynyrdskynyrd.com | foreigneronline.com
DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN ALMOST BLIND
Ian Gillan says DEEP PURPLE's retirement is "not far off", partly as a result of his growing vision problems.The 80-year-old singer, who is still actively touring with DEEP PURPLE, with more than a dozen shows in Europe and Japan already scheduled for 2026, told Uncut magazine that it's unsure how much longer he and his bandmates will be able to keep performing live.
Ian says that he only got 30% vision and that it won't get better.
music-news.com/news/UK/185487/Deep-Purple-rocker-Ian-Gillan....
THE DAMNED ANNOUNCES DATES IN PARIS AND COLOGNE
As part of the upcoming covers album, "Not Like Everybody Else", British punk rock legends The DAMNED are going to play 2 "special" shows in Paris and Cologne this February, where they will only play covers.
Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, November 19, and the dates are:
Feb. 1 - Bataclan, Paris
Feb. 3 - Essigfabrik, Cologne
facebook.com/OfficialDamned
TRENCH DOGS TO RE-PRESS DEBUT ALBUM
Sweden based glam rockers TRENCH DOGS will re-press their debut album, "Year Of The Dog", on black vinyl. It has no release date yet, but pre-order is available now.More details: facebook.com/trenchdogs
PAIN, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR AND MARCO MENDOZA CONFIRMED FOR TIME TO ROCK
PAIN, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, ENFORCER, DOMINUM, Marco Mendoza, and BLOODSTAIN have been confirmed for Time To Rock, which happens on July 3-6, 2026 in Knislinge, Sweden.
More info: timetorock.se
MEGADETH SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
MEGADETH's music video for the band's new song "I Don't Care" is out now."I Don't Care" is the second single from MEGADETH's upcoming self-titled album, due on January 23, 2026.
youtu.be/-E4O5VlRYOY
DAYGLO ABORTIONS TO TOUR ONTARIO AND QUEBEC
Punk band DAYGLO ABORTIONS have announced a tour of Ontario and Quebec in Canada. The tour is called "The Santa Clause Parade Massacre Tour" and will begin on December 19 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The trek will wrap up on December 31 in Ottawa, Ontario.I found the dates here: punknews.org/article/86972/tours-dayglo-abortions....
ANTHRAX ANNOUNCES JAPANESE TOUR DATES
American thrash legends ANTHRAX is heading back to Japan in April 2026 for 3 shows. Tickets go on sale to the public on December 20.
Dates and tickets: anthrax.com
NEW ALBUM WITH BLACK SWAN IN FEBRUARY
The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN - featuring Robin McAuley (McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP), Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE), Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, The END MACHINE, DOKKEN), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. BIG) – announce the release of a new studio album, "Paralyzed", set for release on February 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.A new single, "If I Was King", is out now: youtu.be/Dfc9K94mAmo?si=o1nYrxsfmL4ki7vD
NEW SINGLE WITH WICKED SMILE
Australian heavy metal act WICKED SMILE release their second single, titled "Face Of The Wicked", from their forthcoming sophomore album, "When Night Falls", which will be released on February 6, 2026. The album is now available for pre-order.youtu.be/vv-g6KBP1-0?si=_-NvZQOywaOnr5SH | linktr.ee/WickedSmile
MEZZROW CELEBRATES NEW ALBUM WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Today (Nov. 14) marks the release of Swedish thrashers MEZZROW's new album, "Embrace The Awakening", via ROAR - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. And to crank the mayhem up another notch, MEZZROW have also just unleashed a crushing new music video for the blistering track "Sleeping Cataclysm".youtu.be/ev8JwXF0DBA?si=5xlWySUwCmRHYwAT | mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR | mezzrow.black | roar-records.de
NEW BOOK ABOUT VAN HALEN IN THE WORKS
Genesis Publications has announced an official chronicle of VAN HALEN by the band's founding drummer Alex Van Halen. Featuring a dynamic blend of iconic photography alongside rare and never-before-seen images, and with exclusive access to his private archives, "Van Halen" (working title) offers a personally guided tour through the band's legendary career.Signed, written and curated by Alex Van Halen, this authorized publication opens the Van Halen family archive for the first time. The years 1978-1984 are explored through correspondence, tour memorabilia, album artwork, press material, musical equipment, unpublished photographs and much more - charting the Van Halen brothers' journey from childhood and the band's formation to their debut and meteoric rise.
vanhalenanthology.com
40th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF SLAYER's "Hell Awaits" DUE IN MAY
SLAYER's iconic second studio album, "Hell Awaits", is set to receive a 40th-anniversary-edition reissue via Metal Blade Records next spring.
The reissue arrives May 15, 2026 in 3 physical formats and digitally. Preorders are available now at: metalblade.com/slayer
DAVID COVERDALE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
WHITESNAKE leader David Coverdale has officially retired.The 74-year-old British-born rocker, who was also the lead singer of DEEP PURPLE from 1973 to 1976, announced the end of his 5-and-a-half-decade career in a video message shared earlier today (Nov. 13) via his YouTube channel: youtu.be/GNTRgkd4gB0
THE VIOLENT HOUR SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
The VIOLENT HOUR, the new band fronted by former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey, has released the official music video for the song "Sex And Cigarettes"."Sex And Cigarettes" is the third video from The VIOLENT HOUR's self-titled debut EP, which is out now.
youtu.be/-Rtj4KRZOS8
ALICE COOPER AND CRISS ANGEL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DATES
After selling out the 2 premiere shows in 1 hour, and adding a third now-sold-out show, music icon Alice Cooper and illusionist Criss Angel have announced an additional 4 show dates. Shows have been added on April 3 and 4 as well May 22 and 23 for 2026.
For the first time ever, Alice and Criss unite to create the shock rock magic experience of a lifetime, "Welcome To Our Nightmare", with all the smash hits in a theatrical visual feast that will destroy your mind. History will be made again in the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada with this exclusive limited engagement partnership.
Tickets: ticketmaster.com/crissangel
alicecooper.com
NEW LIVE RELEASE WITH THERION IN JANUARY
THERION will release a live album, "Con Orquesta", on January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records.The Swedish symphonic metal pioneers made history once again in 2024 by performing live with a full orchestra, 17 years after their last monumental shows of this kind. Following their unforgettable appearances in Romania (2006) and Hungary (2007), the legendary outfit returned to the orchestral stage in spectacular fashion for their very first arena show, captivating a sold-out crowd of 11,000 at Mexico City Arena. This monumental performance will be forever etched into the band's legacy - brought to life for fans as a limited physical release, and available in stunning detail on DVD and Blu-ray.
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH STEVE IGNORANT BAND
STEVE IGNORANT BAND, with Steve Ignorant from UK Anarcho punks CRASS, will release a new live album. The album was recorded on May 3, 2025 in Barcelona and finds the band playing CRASS songs. The release is out via Kasba Music, and will hit the streets at the end of the year.instagram.com/steve_ignorant/.... | instagram.com/kasbamusic/....
SAHARA HOTNIGHTS BACK WITH NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY
Swedish rock band SAHARA HOTNIGHTS will be back with their first new album, "No One Ever Really Changes", in 4 years on February 13, 2026. The first single, "Always Like This", will be released on Friday, November 14.The album release will be followed by a short Swedish tour in February:
Feb. 13 - Lund
Feb. 14 - Göteborg
Feb. 19 - Uppsala
Feb. 20 - Umeå
Feb. 21 - Stockholm
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH THE GUILT ON FRIDAY
Swedish electro-punk/riot grrrl duo The GUILT will release yet another single, "Red Light", on Friday, November 14.The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Naked Rat Dance", which will arrive on January 15, 2026 via Icons Creating Evil Art.
Pre-order/Pre-save the album: guiltswe.bandcamp.com/album/naked-rat-dance
facebook.com/theguiltsweden | icea.se
FURY RELEASE NEW VIDEO
British hard rockers FURY continue the celebration of their brand new album, "Interceptor" (out now), with the release of the official video for "In Pursuit Of Destiny".youtu.be/3btuiDmm4W4?si=2xtsu3hwyLXiCpmR | lnk.to/_interceptor | furyofficial.co.uk
NEW SINGLE WITH WISHING WELL
Finnish hard rockers WISHING WELL have released a new single, "March In The Dark".The track comes off their fifth album, to be released in March 2026.
push.fm/fl/wishingwell-marchinthedark | facebook.com/wishingwell2016
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH ZAKK SABBATH
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has announced a 2026 North American tour. Notably, the band's frontman Zakk Wylde, bassist John "JD" DeServio and drummer Jeff Fabb will be doing double duty on the trek, as support on the tour will come from their BLACK SABBATH tribute project ZAKK SABBATH. DARK CHAPEL, the riff-heavy powerhouse fronted by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Dario Lorina, is the opener for all of the dates.The tour will launch on February 27 in San Antonio, Texas and will wrap up on April 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A short 4-date leg of Southeastern dates will follow in May, concluding on May 14 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 14.
Dates: instagram.com/p/DQ9gP6iEWla/....
RAVEN COVERS METALLICA
As you might know already, Silver Lining Music will release "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" on November 14. The 4th single from the all-star compilation is RAVEN's cover of METALLICA's "Metal Militia".youtu.be/m0UObhAyzQI
SKUNK ANANSIE AND GARBAGE ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
SKUNK ANANSIE AND GARBAGE have announced co-headlining tour dates for the UK. The tour begins on June 16 in Halifax and wraps up in Southampton on June 23.Dates: skunkanansie.com
CIRCLE JERKS ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH GORILLA BISCUITS
American punk veterans CIRCLE JERKS will team up with GORILLA BISCUITS for a spring tour in the States. NEGATIVE APPROACH will open all shows except 2.Dates and more info: facebook.com/circlejerksband
BAD BRAINS BASSIST RELEASE SOLO EP
BAD BRAINS bassist Darryl Jenifer returns with a new EP, where he is said to deliver the unmistakable D.C. hardcore sound. I'm not sure if the EP have any title and when it will be released (it might be out already).REFUSED MEMBERS FORM FREE JAZZ BAND
REFUSED members Dennis Lyxzén, Magnus Flagge, and David Sandström has teamed up with saxophonist Mats Gustafsson to form a free jazz band called BACKENGRILLEN. They will release their self-titled debut album on January 23 via Svart Records.
The band has released their first song, "A Hate Inferior": backengrillen.bandcamp.com/album/backengrillen-2
NEW SINGLE WITH GRAHAM BONNET BAND
Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (ex-RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ) and his own group, GRAHAM BONNET BAND, share their new single and official live video, "Night Games", taken from the upcoming new live album, "Lost In Hollywood Again", out on December 12 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/2caKCR0uIog?si=h0teO4BF7ty9zwYv
ANTI CIMEX, JERRY WILLIAMS AND SAHARA HOTNIGHTS TO BE ELECTED INTO SWEDISH MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Swedish hardcore/punk legends ANTI CIMEX, late Swedish rock legend Jerry Williams, and Swedish rock band SAHARA HOTNIGHTS are among the elected for Swedish Music Hall Of Fame.More details: smhof.se
IRON MAIDEN CONFIRMED FOR HELLFEST
IRON MAIDEN, BRING ME THE HORIZON, LIMP BIZKIT and The OFFSPRING will headline the 2026 installment of Hellfest, set to take place June 18-21, 2026 in Clisson, France. Among the other confirmed artists are PAPA ROACH, DEEP PURPLE, Alice Cooper, Mikkey Dee With Friends Playing MOTÖRHEAD, SOCIAL DISTORTION, LAGWAGON, SATANIC SURFERS, HELLOWEEN, ACCEPT, QUEENSRŸCHE, SABATON, OPETH, SEPULTURA, MASTODON, DECAPITATED, ROTTING CHRIST, Tom Morello, VOLBEAT, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, CAVALERA, HATEBREED, CRO-MAGS, DEICIDE, CARCASS, BEHEMOTH, The HIVES, PENNYWISE, The DWARVES, The ADICTS, AGNOSTIC FRONT, CIRCLE JERKS, BUZZCOCKS, NAPALM DEATH, POSSESSED, MAYHEM, MARDUK etc. etc.More details: hellfest.fr
HELLOWEEN, SOCIAL DISTORTION, SAXON AND MICHAEL MONROE CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Sweden Rock Festival have confirmed 21 more acts for next summer. Among them are HELLOWEEN, SOCIAL DISTORTION, SAXON, TRIVIUM, The HALO EFFECT, UNCLE ACID & The DEADBEATS, EVERGREY, The POODLES, Michael Monroe, TREAT, GRAVE, Robin McAuley, STRÖM etc.
The festival happens on June 3-6, 2026 in Sölvesborg, Sweden.
More info: swedenrock.com
DEATH METAL SINGER CROWNED MISS WORLD CHILE 2025
Ignacia Fernández, a 27-year-old model who is also the vocalist and founder of the Chilean progressive death metal band DECESSUS, was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last night's (Nov. 9) finals of the talent competition.SLAYER LAUNCHES ONLINE MUSEUM
Today (Nov. 10), Slaytanic Verses, the official SLAYER online museum, unveils its latest collection: "Hell On Tour". The new archive celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Hell Awaits" and revisits the 1985 world tour that carried the album across 7 countries and 60 shows.
slayer.net/collections/hell-awaits
NEW SINGLE WITH ROYAL HUNT
Danish progressive metal band ROYAL HUNT has released the official lyric video for their new single "Ride Into The Sunset", taken from the band's recently released EP, "Behind The Curtain".The song was originally written as the intended finale for "Dystopia, Pt. 2".
youtu.be/6Tn4ftJGw3I | royalhunt.com/product/deluxe-edition-with-extras
IN FLAMES ANNOUNCES GÖTEBORG BRINNER
IN FLAMES has previously had their 1-day festival at Borgholm and Dalhalla, but next year it will move to their hometown Göteborg.Göteborg Brinner (as they call the festival) will take place at Frihamnen (where the festival Metaltown began) on August 22, 2026. Bands that will play are IN FLAMES, AVATAR, DARK TRANQUILLITY, RAISED FIST, THROWN, NAPALM DEATH etc.
Pre-sale starts tomorrow, November 11. Public On-Sale will begin Friday, November 14.
More deatils: goteborgbrinner.se or inflames.com
THE POGUES RETURN TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
After 14 years, Irish legends The POGUES return to Australia and New Zealand in March/April 2026 to celebrate 40 years of their legendary album "Rum, Sodomy & the Lash".Dates and other details: facebook.com/Poguetry
DEAD EXPRESS IN THE STUDIO
Swedish action rockers DEAD EXPRESS are currently recording 10 new songs.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063595902178
NEW ALBUM WITH BÖDEL NEXT YEAR
Swedish crust punks BÖDEL has set "Dödsbringaren" as the title of their new album, and it will be released through Flyktsoda and Cimex Records in February 2026.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554108637897 | facebook.com/flyktsodafanzine | facebook.com/cimexrecords
THE UNDERTONES ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES WITH RUTS DC
Derry pop punk legends The UNDERTONES are coming back to Sweden for 4 shows in September 2026 together with RUTS DC as special guests.The UNDERTONES celebrate their 50-year anniversary next year.
Dates and tickets: theundertones.com
TORNADO BABIES GO SEPERATE WAYS
Swedish Gothenburg based hard rock n roll band TORNADO BABIES has split up.facebook.com/TornadoBabiesOfficial
KISS ADD ERIC SINGER TO LAS VEGAS EVENT
With less than a week left until the KISS event of the year, the band are proud to announce the addition of Eric Singer to "KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas".Singer will join the band on both shows, as KISS performs together for the first time since Madison Square Garden in 2023 - this time without makeup. Singer will also participate in the Q&A session alongside Simmons, Stanley and Thayer and host a "Name that Tune" guitar and drum riff activity with Thayer.
More info: kisskruisevegas.com
ALICE IN CHAINS ANNOUNCES 30th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION OF SELF-TITLED ALBUM
ALICE IN CHAINS will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's 1995 self-titled album by reissuing it as a deluxe version in early 2026.The deluxe package will include the original record across 2 vinyl LPs, plus 3 7" singles, 10 custom art prints, a hardcover cover book, 12 tarot cards, a cassette, 2 double-sided 24x24" posters, a double-sided zoetrope slip mat and a 3D ballerina plus a zoetrope coin record topper.
You can preorder your copy now: shop.aliceinchains.com/products/alice-in-chains-30th....
NEW SINGLE WITH KING ULTRAMEGA
KING ULTRAMEGA have unleashed a powerful new rendition of SOUNDGARDEN's "The Day I Tried To Live", featuring SOUNDGARDEN's Kim Thayil, with Alissa White-Gluz of ARCH ENEMY, Charlie Benante of ANTHRAX and PANTERA, and Mark Menghi of METAL ALLEGIANCE. "The Day I Tried To Live" is also featured on a 2-song LP release that also features KING ULTRAMEGA's rendition of the SOUNDGARDEN classic "Rusty Cage".KING ULTRAMEGA crafted this single in loving memory of legendary vocalist Chris Cornell, while raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, which is the Recording Academy's nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction recovery, and emergency services to those in the music community.
youtu.be/sOn0EAnBCj4
ESTATE OF PHIL LYNOTT PARTNERS WITH PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC
Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced a partnership with the estate of the legendary Phil Lynott, co-founder and songwriter for the critically acclaimed rock band THIN LIZZY. The partnership will see the dynamic music company work alongside the estate on Lynott's interest in his music publishing catalog, as well as his recordings. Primary Wave will provide marketing support across Lynott's iconic catalog which includes all songs written by him over the course of his 2-decade long career, in addition to the acclaimed vocalist's recording interests which includes his work with THIN LIZZY, in addition to his solo work and collaborations with other artists. The estate will also now have access to Primary Wave's licensing/sync, content, and branding teams.BONFIRE CANCEL REMAINING SHOWS
German hard rockers BONFIRE have been forced to cancel the remaining dates on their "Higher Ground Tour 2025" due to an acute medical crisis.Affected shows are:
November 7 - Žilina (SVK), Smer Klub 77
November 8 - Zvolen (SVK), Kÿulturhaus Zvolen
November 10 - Goleniów (PL), Rampa Kultura
Full statement: facebook.com/bonfireofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH AGNOSTIC FRONT
NYC's legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official video for "Sunday Matinee", a nostalgic yet hard-hitting anthem from their brand-new album "Echoes In Eternity", out today (Nov. 7) via Reigning Phoenix Music.youtu.be/3YWiSCBWzNg?si=r_rKkp_Ocd0uC7Mu | agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR | agnosticfront.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
GUITARIST PHILIP SHOUSE TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
Guitarist/vocalist Philip Shouse (ACCEPT, Ace Frehley, GENE SIMMONS BAND) will release a solo album, "Side 1", via Wild Kingdom next year. The release will be followed by a tour in Sweden and Norway in March. His band will feature Nicke Andersson (The HELLACOPTERS, ENTOMBED, DEATHBREATH, IMPERIAL STATE ELECTRIC etc) on drums/vocals, Jesper Lindgren (VELVET INSANE) on guitar/vocals, and Mats Rydström (AVATARIUM, ABRAMIS BRAMA etc) on bass/vocals.Dates: facebook.com/SoundPollutionDistribution
NEW SINGLE WITH MUSTASCH
Swedish hard rockers MUSTASCH deliver a new single, "Someone Has To Pay".
open.spotify.com/track/7vxoiWDRJvivul9JOlrMWy........
CIRCLE JERKS GOES TO JAPAN WITH GORILLA BISCUITS
American punk veterans CIRCLE JERKS are going to Japan for 3 shows in February together with GORILLA BISCUITS.Dates: facebook.com/circlejerksband
NEW SINGLE WITH ERADICATOR
German thrashers ERADICATOR releases the new single "Into Oblivion (live)", from the upcoming live album "Alive In The Dead Eye Of The Vortex", out on November 21 via Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=x-IklvgbDZM | eradicator.de | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH TREAT
Swedish melodic rock veterans TREAT have released their new single "Out With A Bang", along with an official video, taken from the upcoming new studio album, "The Wild Card", out November 21 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/8ojOvmkzszk?si=6eHI7UVUgcL-Q1Mq
GOTTHARD TEAM UP WITH MARC STORACE OF KROKUS FOR A DUET
Switzerland's rock heavyweights GOTTHARD and Marc Storace (KROKUS) have joined forces for a brand-new version of "Liverpool", one of the highlights and fan-favorite from GOTTHARD's No. 1 album "Stereo Crush".This version will be featured on GOTTHARD's upcoming mini-album, "More Stereo Crush", set for release on March 13, 2026 through RPM.
gotthard.rpm.link/liverpoolPR | gotthard.rpm.link/mscPR | gotthard.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
CHARTA 77 JOIN FORCES WITH BONTA OF ASTA KASK FOR SWEDISH TOUR
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 will take Bonta from ASTA KASK and COSA NOSTRA with them for a Swedish tour next spring. They will play songs from CHARTA 77, ASTA KASK and COSA NOSTRA. There will be 1 date in Oslo, Norway as well.
Dates: facebook.com/charta77band
NEW SINGLE WITH BONAFIDE NEXT MONTH
Swedish hard rockers BONAFIDE are celebrating 20 years of pure rock in 2026, and they will begin the party with their brand-new single "Payday", which will be released on December 12. The single will be available both digitally and on vinyl.
Pre-order/Pre-save: orcd.co/payday_single
Read more: facebook.com/Bonafiderocks
MILLENCOLIN ANNOUNCES SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH PENNYWISE
Swedish skate punk veterans MILLENCOLIN will team up with American skate punk veterans PENNYWISE for a co-headline tour in South America in March 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/Millencolin | facebook.com/pennywise
KISS CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY OF "Alive!" WITH MASSIVE BOX SET
KISS's first live album, "Alive!", turns 50 in 2025, which is celebrated with a Super Deluxe 180-gram 8-LP + Blu-ray Audio boxset showcasing 120 total tracks amplified with 88 unreleased tracks. LPs 1 and 2 feature the original album newly remastered by Bernie Grundman from the original 1975 stereo analog master tapes. LPs 3 through 6 showcase 2 full-length concerts from the 1975 "Dressed To Kill" tour newly mixed by legendary producer and engineer Eddie Kramer from the original multi-track analog tapes as KISS performed in 1975, with no overdubs. Bonus tracks on LP 7 and 8 include 5 rehearsal tracks at the Davenport gig including an impromptu jam and an additional 6 songs from Cleveland Music Hall. The Blu-ray Audio disc features "Alive!" newly mixed by Eddie Kramer from the original album multi-track analog tapes in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround along with the newly remastered stereo in 192kHz 24-bit and 96kHz 24-bit PCM stereo set to a brand-new visualizer featuring a treasure trove of unreleased live photos.More details: shopkissonline.com/collections/new-additions
JOURNEY ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN FAREWELL TOUR
American melodic rock legends JOURNEY have announced the "Final Frontier" farewell tour, set to launch in early 2026. The first North American leg of the tour will consist of 60 dates, kicking off on February 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and wrapping up on July 2 in Laredo, Texas. Tickets go on sale to the general public on November 14.Dates: journeymusic.com
NEW SINGLE WITH EVERGREY
Before EVERGREY embark on their European tour with KATATONIA, the Swedish metal veterans return with a new song, "Oxygen".On Monday, November 10, EVERGREY will bring the new single to stages across Europe. Teaming up with Napalm labelmates KATATONIA, and with support from KLOGR, they will play 32 shows, starting in the Finnish city of Turku and closing their 6-week run shortly before Christmas in EVERGREY's home country's capital, Stockholm.
youtu.be/eyhEQ76rHyU | facebook.com/Evergrey
STATUS QUO FRONTMAN FRANCIS ROSSI TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM
STATUS QUO frontman Francis Rossi had no plans to record an album. But now he has done that anyway. "The Accidental" will be released by earMUSIC on January 30, 2026.While Rossi's previous solo albums explored his love for acoustic ballads, vocal harmonies, and the blend of British rock with country influences, this album, Francis Rossi's first in 7 years, marks a true return to the energetic, guitar-driven sound that made him a legend with STATUS QUO.
Today's (Nov. 5) announcement coincides with the launch of the first 2 songs, "Something In The Air (Stormy Weather)" and "Go Man Go".
francis-rossi.lnk.to/SomethingInTheAir
NEW SINGLE WITH MYRATH
Tunisian/French progressive metal band MYRATH are back with a new single, "Until The End", featuring Elize Ryd (vocalist of AMARANTHE).The band will release their 7th studio album, "Wilderness Of Mirrors", on March 27, 2026.
youtu.be/F8SO-voIeCI?si=Dd7xRHHDjG6fn91O
DESCENDENTS ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH FRANK TURNER
Punk rock veterans DESCENDENTS are going on a U.S. tour early next year with Frank Turner & The SLEEPING SOULS and special guest NOBRO. Public on-sale Friday, November 7 at: descendents.tumblr.comTHE STRANGLERS ANNOUNCES FRENCH TOUR
British rock veterans The STRANGLERS will go on their most extensive French tour in over a decade in late 2026. Tickets on sale this Thursday, November 6.Dates: facebook.com/thestranglers
TOTO ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
TOTO will stage a tour presenting the band's "An Evening With" performance. Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams have curated a new setlist for this excursion featuring more than 2 hours of music nightly. The public on-sale for all appearances other than Montreux Miami is this Friday, November 7. For the Miami performance, tickets are available today (Nov. 4).More details: totoofficial.com
NEW ALBUM WITH MAYHEM IN FEBRUARY
Influential black metal band MAYHEM will release its 7th studio album, "Liturgy Of Death", on February 6, 2026 via Century Media."Weep For Nothing" is the first single from the album: youtu.be/HHMKddqohzw
GUNS N' ROSES TO HEADLINE DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
United Kingdom's Download festival will return for its 23rd edition, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII. Announced today (Nov. 4) are 3 monumental headliners, with their only U.K. shows in 2026: LIMP BIZKIT, GUNS N' ROSES and LINKIN PARK, with over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative and classic rock.Next year's festival will take place on June 10-14, 2026 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Among the other confirmed acts are TRIVIUM, HALESTORM, MASTODON, BABYMETAL, Tom Morello, The PRETTY RECKLESS etc. etc.
More info: downloadfestival.co.uk
AC/DC ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR DATES
AC/DC will hit stages in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, U.S.A, and Canada for the continuation of their "Power Up Tour" in 2026. Tickets on sale Friday, November 7 at: acdc.com/tourSAVATAGE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE have announced their highly anticipated "Prelude To Madness" tour, featuring 9 headline performances and multiple festival appearances across Europe in summer 2026. The tour kicks off July 19 in Istanbul, Turkey, marking the band's continued triumphant return to the stage, following their successful 2025 European comeback after a nearly 2-decade hiatus. ARMORED SAINT, VISION DIVINE and NEVERMORE will join SAVATAGE on select dates. In addition to cities the band has never played before, SAVATAGE is doing a show at the historic setting of the famous Amphitheater of Pompeii, where they will perform alongside an orchestra for 1 unforgettable evening.Fans can go to savatage.com now to sign up for pre-sales beginning November 4 and tickets on sale to the general public beginning Friday, November 7.
TURBONEGRO FORCED TO CANCEL PARIS SHOW TONIGHT
Norwegian rockers TURBONEGRO's show at La Machine du Moulin Rogue in Paris, France today (Nov. 2) is cancelled. Their drummer had an accident on tour, nothing serious but he needs to recover and is not in the right shape to perform this evening.
facebook.com/TurbonegroHQ
NEW SINGLE WITH FEAR IN A FEW WEEKS
American punk veterans FEAR have announced a new single, "The Last Time" b/w "First He Cries", which will be released on November 11 on autographed and limited colored vinyl.There's already a video for "The Last Time": youtu.be/Dy7OjUW6RkA?si=PtB6bOf7x0vnrba3
atomageindustries.com | facebook.com/FEARtheband
NEW SOLO ALBUM WITH ORIGINAL KISS DRUMMER PETER CRISS IN DECEMBER
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will release a new solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", on December 19.Joining the legendary KISS musician on the LP are Billy Sheehan and Matthew Montgomery (a.k.a. Piggy D.) on bass, John 5 and Mike McLaughlin on guitar and Paul Shaffer on piano. The record also features the talents of backing vocalists Dennis and Sharon Collins, and Cat Manning of CAT 5.
The album will be Criss's first solo release since 2007's "One For All", which arrived 13 years after his previous solo release.
A trailer for the album's first single, "Creepy Crawlers", is available now: youtu.be/sxpaJNnKMdM
peter-criss-flatiron.bandcamp.com/album/peter-criss
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TOXIC HOLOCAUST PULLS OUT OF DEATH ANGEL TOUR
Last weekend Joel Grind, leader of American thrashers TOXIC HOLOCAUST, had an accident at home and broke his hand. Unfortunately it will take a while to heal, which means that TOXIC HOLOCAUST has to pull out of the upcoming DEATH ANGEL tour.
facebook.com/ToxicHolocaust
RE-RELEASE OF VAN HALEN's "Diver Down" ALBUM
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), the renowned leader in high-fidelity audio reissues, has released definitive audiophile treatments of VAN HALEN's 1982 album "Diver Down". The 4-times platinum record is now available for order as a strictly limited UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP set and a numbered Hybrid SACD edition.mofi.com
NEW CHRISTMAS SINGLE WITH STRYPER
STRYPER has shared a new single, "On This Holy Night", taken from their upcoming Christmas album "The Greatest Gift Of All", which will be available on November 21 via Frontiers Music Srl.Listen: youtu.be/FjpTk9evrwU
KREATOR SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR will release their 16th studio album, "Krushers Of The World", on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Tränenpalast", is out now: youtu.be/ZXGKDM2mjjs
HELLOWEEN ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
German power metal legends HELLOWEEN have announced the North American leg of their "40 Years Anniversary Tour". Support on the trek, which will take palace next spring, will come from Finnish melodic metallers BEAST IN BLACK.Dates: facebook.com/helloweenofficial
MÖTLEY CRÜE SHARES PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED VERSION OF "Keep Your Eye On The Money"
MÖTLEY CRÜE will release a special 40th-anniversary limited-edition deluxe box set of "Theatre Of Pain" on November 14 in North America and November 28 in the rest of world via BMG.The official lyric video for a previously unreleased live version of "Keep Your Eye On The Money", which will appear on the 40th-anniversary limited-edition deluxe box set of "Theatre Of Pain", is out now. This version of the track was recorded at the Long Beach, California show of the "Theatre Of Pain" tour on November 27, 1985.
Listen: youtu.be/G_A-M6P6v1Y
SWEDISH MUSICIAN GERTH SVENSSON IS DEAD
Swedish Gothenburg based guitarist Gerth Svensson (STRAITJACKET, LIKET LEVER, CORTEX) has passed away.NEW SONG WITH VÄRLDEN BRINNER
Swedish punk rockers VÄRLDEN BRINNER have released a new song, "Mardrömmar".
Listen: open.spotify.com/track/7dYWW8JWLX9Vxj9FBLPgKR.........................
facebook.com/varldenbrinner
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES SPANISH TOUR DATES
DEEP PURPLE have announce some tour dates in Spain next summer as part of their upcoming "Mad In Europe" tour.Tickets are on sale now at: linktr.ee/DeepPurple
NEW SINGLE WITH UPPLOPPET
Swedish action rockers UPPLOPPET deliver a new single, "The Haunt".
facebook.com/upploppetband
WATAIN ANNOUNCES 3 MORE ASIAN DATES
Swedish black metallers WATAIN are going on a short tour in Asia later this month, and they have now added 3 more dates in China.
More details: facebook.com/watainofficial
DAYTONA COVERS PAT BENATAR
Swedish AOR/classic rock band DAYTONA returns with a new single, a cover of Pat Benatar's hit "Love Is A Battlefield".Listen: ffm.to/daytona-loveisabattlefield
linktr.ee/daytona_music
NEW SINGLE WITH VEIL OF THE SERPENT
International heavy metal trio VEIL OF THE SERPENT return with the ambitious single "Black Sun".With "Black Sun", VEIL OF THE SERPENT push their signature blend of heaviness, emotion and storytelling even further.
Listen: youtu.be/mXYpf8kCIRA?si=Rps3IJgK4FbhbunU
veiloftheserpent.com
EX-SKID ROW VOCALIST ERIK GRÖNWALL RELEASES CHRISTMAS SINGLE
Swedish rock singer Erik Grönwall (Michael Schenker, ex-SKID ROW, H.E.A.T) have released his version of the Holiday classic "O Holy Night".The song was released on YouTube last year, but is now available on all streaming platforms. There will also be a Swedish version, "O Helga Natt", which will be released on November 14.
Listen: youtu.be/cVKcej20-uk
NEW SINGLE WITH HUNTER
Hard rockers HUNTER release the new single "Mr. Dynamite", which is described as a pure rock banger.Listen: hunter.spread.link/mr-dynamite
facebook.com/Hunter.RnRVIP
NEW ALBUM WITH PAGANIZER IN FEBRUARY
Swedish death metal veterans PAGANIZER have revealed details of what will be their 14th full-length album, entitled "As Mankind Rots", which will see the light on February 5, 2026 through Xtreem Music.
The first single, the title track, is out now: youtu.be/GzT_S5N3Uo8?si=Qlq7abMuPIWYuE6V
facebook.com/paganizersweden | xtreemmusic.com
NEW SINGLE WITH IRON SAVIOR
Hamburg power metallers IRON SAVIOR return with a new single. "Fame", their take on the iconic 80s anthem by Irene Cara. It's a first glimpse of the upcoming album, "Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy", coming in March 2026 on Perception.On the new album they transforms some of the most iconic pop hits of the 1980s into full-throttle power metal epics, combining nostalgia, passion, and the band's trademark precision and fire.
ironsavior.rpm.link/famePR | iron-savior.com
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR DATES
DEEP PURPLE have announce that they are heading back to Germany next summer for a string of dates as part of their upcoming "Mad In Europe" tour.Tickets are on sale now: reservix.de/tickets-deep-purple/t4830
deep-purple.com
SWEDISH EROTICA RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW SONG IN 35 YEARS
After more than 3 decades, the legendary melodic hard rock band SWEDISH EROTICA is back with a brand-new single, "Little Dancer", set for release on October 31 across all major digital platforms.The band is currently in the studio to record a series of brand new songs.
Original singer Mats Levén says that this is not a comeback, and that they just recorded a new track for fun without any commitments.
NEW SINGLE WITH BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS ON SATURDAY
Swedish 70s rockers BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS will release a new single, "Phoenix Wings", on Saturday, November 1. It's the first single from an upcoming album that will be released in 2026.Pre-save: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/beatcitytubeworks/phoenix-wings
facebook.com/beatcitytubeworks
MARDUK CONFIRMED FOR DECEMBER DARKNESS
MARDUK have been confirmed for December Darkness, a extreme metal festival in their hometown Norrköping, Sweden, which will happen on December 19-20. This will be MARDUK's only Swedish appearance on their 35-year anniversary tour. And just to make it extra special, the original lineup will appear to play the "Fuck Me Jesus" demo from 1991.
Other bands that have been confirmed are TAAKE, 1349, ALFAHANNE, VOMITORY etc.
More info: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054585303533
ZEKE RETURN TO EUROPE NEXT YEAR
American high-octane punks ZEKE will return to Europe next spring for a long tour.Dates: facebook.com/ZekeBand
NEW SINGLE WITH CHEZ KANE
British rocker Chez Kane share her new single and official visualizer, "Tongue Of Love", taken from her new studio album, titled "Reckless", out on March 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/50h7XDWVSdQ?si=7eoEh47gZ3U0MZlp | frontiers.it
ARTILLERY AND NIGHTHAWK CONFIRMED FOR NORDIC NOISE
Danish festival Nordic Noise have announced more bands. The latest additions are ARTILLERY, OSUKARU, EXELERATE, BLUE ROSE DOWN, NIGHTHAWK and MANTRIC MOMENTUM.The festival happens in Copenhagen on May 14-16, 2026.
More info: nordicnoise.dk
NEW SOLO ALBUM WITH ROGGA JOHANSSON IN NOVEMBER
Swedish death metal legend Rogga Johansson (RIBSPREADER, MASSACRE, FURNACE, GAUNTLET RULE, DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN, PUTREVORE, REVOLTING etc) will release his fifth solo album, "Dreaming The Otherwhere", on November 1 via Iron, Blood & Death Corp.facebook.com/roggaofficial | ironbloodanddeath.bandcamp.com
BON JOVI ADD 2 MORE DATES AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Due to demand, BON JOVI have added 2 more dates to the "Forever Tour".More info: bonjovi.com
AC/DC SPECIAL ON AUSTRALIAN TV
A television special focusing on AC/DC will air on 7News, the Australian television news service of the Seven Network, prior to the launch of the band's Australian tour in November.SAMMY HAGAR ANNOUNCES UK TOUR WITH JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
Sammy Hagar have announced that his top-grossing "Best Of All Worlds" tour is headed to the United Kingdom for a huge arena tour kicking off on July 4, 2026. The Red Rocker will be joined by his supergroup The BEST OF ALL WORLDS BAND, including legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, fellow Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and longtime VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony, and powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, with special guest JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS and opening act JAYLER.Tickets go on general sale on Friday, October 31 at: aegpresents.co.uk/event/sammy-hagar
redrocker.com
U.D.O. ANNOUNCES NEW GUITARIST
U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, the 2 bands fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, have recruited Alen Brentini as their new guitarist.
BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI FELL AND CUT HIS HEAD OPEN DURING MONTREAL SHOW
BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei cut his head open during the band's concert on Saturday, October 25 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Graziadei and his bandmates were playing the second song of their set, "Wrong Side Of The Tracks", at Théâtre Beanfield when Billy lost his footing and fell backwards, hitting his head against the drum riser. He was quickly helped back up by 2 roadies, after which he removed his hooded sweatshirt and proceeded with the rest of the concert.
Fan-filmed video of the incident: youtu.be/ySw5n5jy6p4
facebook.com/BillyBIOHAZARD/posts/....
NEW SINGLE WITH FATAL VISION
Canadian melodic rock band FATAL VISION returns with a new standalone Halloween single, "Choose Your Poison".Listen: lnkfi.re/FV-ChooseYourPoison
fatalvisionmusic.com
WORMHOLEDEATH RECORDS ANNOUNCES WORMHOLEDEATH FEST AUSTRALIA
WormHoleDeath Fest Australia is set to ignite Darling Nikki's in St Peter's, NSW on November 30, with a brutal night showcasing some of the heaviest acts from the WormHoleDeath roster. KÜNTSQUÄD will headline, and the other bands are EVOCATUS, DISTORTA and DECIMATOR.Event page: facebook.com/events/825002520015035
NEW ALBUM WITH THE DAMNED
UK punk rock legends The DAMNED will release a new studio album, titled "Not Like Everybody Else". The LP is a tribute to the late Brian James, and each tune has been chosen because they were by artists that had an impact on Brian's guitar playing.
The first single to be released on October 30 is R Dean Taylor's classic "There's A Ghost In My House". The album will be released on January 23, 2026 through earMUSIC, and pre-order/pre-save begins on Wednesday, October 29 anyway.
There will also be an exclusive one-off covers show in Manchester on January 28, 2026.
Pre-save the single: damned.lnk.to/TheresAGhostInMyHousePR
Pre-order/Pre-save the album: damned.lnk.to/NotLikeEverybodyElsePR
facebook.com/OfficialDamned
FULL LINEUP FOR CLOSE-UP BÅTEN ANNOUNCED
The full lineup for Close-up Båten have been announced. Among the confirmed acts are MIMIKRY, DE LYCKLIGA KOMPISARNA, TROUBLEMAKERS, SKITSYSTEM, GATANS LAG, JMKE, KRIGSSTIGEN, The HEADLINES, PIPISTRELLA etc.
The ferry will sail from Stockholm, Sweden to Tallinn, Estonia and back on May 15-17, 2026. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 27.
facebook.com/CloseUpMagazine
NAPALM DEATH TO RELEASE 8 LP BOX SET
Grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH are releasing a hefty box set. It includes all of their albums from "Scum" through "Words From The Exit Wound" on vinyl. It's out in January via Earache and is limited to 1,000 copies.
DE LYCKLIGA KOMPISARNA CONFIRMED FOR CLOSE-UP BÅTEN
Next Close-Up Båten cruise on the Baltic Sea seems to be a punk cruise. The second confirmed band is the legendary DE LYCKLIGA KOMPISARNA.
The ferry will sail from Stockholm, Sweden to Tallinn, Estonia and back on May 15-17, 2026. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 27.
facebook.com/CloseUpMagazine
NEW KILLER HEARTS ALBUM POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER
The new album, "Unchained & Bloodstained", by Houston, Texas rockers KILLER HEARTS was supposed to be released yesterday, October 24. But for some reason the release has suddenly been postponed until November 7 instead.You can read my review here
facebook.com/officialkillerhearts
NEW SINGLE WITH ZEKE NEXT MONTH
American high-speed punks ZEKE are releasing a new 7" vinyl single, "Peterbilt", on November 28 via Hound Gawd! Records.houndgawd.com | facebook.com/ZekeBand
MIMIKRY CONFIRMED FOR CLOSE-UP BÅTEN
MIMIKRY are the first confirmed act for the Close-Up Båten cruise next spring.
The ferry will sail from Stockholm, Sweden to Tallinn, Estonia and back on May 15-17, 2026. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 27.
facebook.com/CloseUpMagazine
NEW SINGLE WITH STARMEN
Swedish hard rockers STARMEN have released a new single, "15 Minutes Of Pain". The track is taken from their upcoming album, "Starmenized II", which will be released through Melodic Passion Records on November 28.orcd.co/15minutes_of_pain | starmen.se | melodicpassion.com
VADER ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Polish death metal veterans VADER are going down under (to Australia) in April 2026 for 3 shows.
Dates: facebook.com/vader
MADAM X RE-RELEASE 2 FIRST ALBUMS DIGITALLY
American heavy metal band MADAM X, first active in the 80s, re-release their 2 first albums - "We Reserve the Right" and "Monstrocity" - on all streaming platforms on Halloween (Oct. 31).facebook.com/MadamXofficial
KING KOBRA AND UNRULY CHILD SINGER MARCIE FREE/MARK FREE IS DEAD
American rock singer Marcie Free (formerly known as Mark Free), best known as the lead singer of KING KOBRA, SIGNAL and UNRULY CHILD, passed away on Thursday, October 23 at the age of 71.LIVE ALBUM WITH TROLD IN DECEMBER
Danish folk metallers TROLD will release a live album, "Til Gilde Under Ulven (Live At Copenhell '25)", on December 19 via Mighty Music. It was as the title says recorded at the Copenhell festival last summer.The first single of the album, "Sensommerbålet (Live at Copenhell '25)", is now available on all streaming services and YouTube: bfan.link/trld-sens
facebook.com/troldband | mightymusic.dk
JOE LYNN TURNER, EASY ACTION AND RUSS BALLARD CONFIRMED FOR WINGS OF AOR
The new festival Wings Of AOR have confirmed the lineup. Among the artists are Joe Lynn Turner, EASY ACTION, Russ Ballard, ONE DESIRE, GATHERING OF KINGS, PERFECT PLAN, DAYTONA etc.The festival will take place at Arabis in Norrköping, Sweden on April 24-25, 2026.
facebook.com/wingsofaorfestival
NEW SINGLE WITH PUTREVORE
Spanish/Swedish death metal band PUTREVORE have just launched the second advance single, "Morbid Procession", in form of a lyric-video, of what will be their fifth full-length album, entitled "Unending Rotting Cycle", which will see the light on November 11 through Xtreem Music.youtu.be/ccMKgBMzfVo | putrevore.com | xtreemmusic.com
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DAHMERS
Swedish horror garage rockers The DAHMERS premiere the video for their new single, "Nightmare Of '78", via Hymn.
hymn.se/2025/10/23/videopremiar-the-dahmers-nightmare-of-78/................ | facebook.com/Dahmers
IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
IRON MAIDEN have announced dates in the USA and Canada for the "Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026". The tour includes huge shows in Montréal and the Alamodome in San Antonio, 2 of the biggest rock shows IRON MAIDEN have played in North America. They will also headline Louder Than Life, which is America's biggest rock festivalThese upcoming tour dates will mark 45 years since IRON MAIDEN first visited Canada and the USA on the 1981 "Killer World Tour", and feature some of the biggest shows the band has ever played there. The return to BMO Stadium concert in Los Angeles on September 25 will be the 25th time the band has played in the City of Angels.
Very special guests MEGADETH will appear at all headline shows, with the addition of ANTHRAX for the dates in Montréal, Harrison, LA and San Antonio.
More details: ironmaiden.com
THE DOORS RE-RELEASE THE DOCUMENTARY "When You're Strange"
The DOORS' 60th-anniversary celebration continues with the re-release of Tom DiCillo's Grammy Award-winning documentary film "When You're Strange". Remastered in 4K for the first time, the film will feature an introduction from John Densmore and Robby Krieger and the worldwide exclusive debut of a newly recorded performance of "Riders On The Storm" featuring Densmore, Krieger and special guests in partnership with Playing For Change. The film will be released worldwide in theaters on December 4 and December 6.Tickets for "When You're Strange" are on sale from Thursday, October 30 at: whenyourestrangemovie.com
THE CULT's IAN ASTBURY AND BILLY DUFFY TO STEP AWAY FROM TOURING
Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have announced that they will "step away from touring for an undetermined amount of time" following the completion of their ongoing DEATH CULT/The CULT tour. "We have toured extensively over the last few years and we shall now shift our focus to writing, recording new music, and exploring other projects that shall be revealed over time", they say in a statement.facebook.com/officialcult
RUSH ADDS MORE SHOWS
RUSH have announced second dates on all 17 cities of the second leg of their 2026 "Fifty Something" headline tour due to incredible demand. They have also confirmed a second Mexico City show on June 20.rush.com
THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT RELEASES HALLOWEEN EP
Swedish high energy hard rockers The CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT has released a Halloween EP, simply titled "Halloween EP", on digital platforms. This EP features the brand new track "Electrify Me", originally recorded by ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN, and 2 more tracks.Listen: chucknorrisexperiment.bandcamp.com/album/halloween-ep
QUARTZ SIGNS WITH BATTLEGOD PRODUCTIONS
Battlegod Productions is proud to announce the latest addition to its ever-growing roster of international metal talent - the legendary British heavy metal band QUARTZ.A cornerstone of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, QUARTZ continue to forge their legacy with the release of their 6th studio album, "Six" (2025), and will soon begin work on their 7th studio album, slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027.
battlegod-productions.com | facebook.com/QuartzBackintheBand
NEW SINGLE WITH BABYLON A.D.
American hard rock veterans BABYLON A.D. release the second single, "Love Is Cruel", from their new album, "When The World Stops" (out now).youtu.be/lD__LGEazLw?si=nlxuveNMQ2PULAcr | babylonadband.com
BON JOVI ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR DATES
BON JOVI will do some shows at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York in July 2026. After that there will be some shows in the UK and Ireland in August and September.More details: bonjovi.com
TESTAMENT COVERS METALLICA
Silver Lining Music will release "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" on November 14. The third single from the all-star compilation is TESTAMENT's cover of METALLICA's "Seek & Destroy".youtu.be/lvYRyYPtoC8
MIKKEY DEE TO PERFORM KISS CLASSICS WITH SWEDEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Mikkey Dee, the veteran Swedish hard rock drummer best known for his work with MOTÖRHEAD, SCORPIONS and KING DIAMOND, will team up with the Sweden Symphony Orchestra in early 2026 to embark on a 6-date Swedish tour during which they will perform "the amazing hits by KISS".
Among the musicians performing with Dee will be Mats Levén, the powerhouse Swedish vocalist who is known for his work with Yngwie Malmsteen, CANDLEMASS, VANDENBERG and tours with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, just to name a few of all the bands and artists he has worked with.
Dates: instagram.com/p/DQFUlWSjmsD/......
PAUL DI'ANNO DOCUMENTARY TO ARRIVE IN 2026
An official documentary about late IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno, "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer", will finally be released in 2026. The film was helmed by Wes Orshoski, co-director and producer of the acclaimed 2010 film "Lemmy" about the MOTÖRHEAD icon, and 2015's "The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead", about punk rock legends The DAMNED.instagram.com/p/DQGF3FXDf0D
SLAYER TO CELEBRATE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF "Reign In Blood" AT SICK NEW WORLD TEXAS
California thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, "Reign In Blood", at the inaugural Sick New World Texas, set to take place October 24, 2026 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Also scheduled to appear are SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTONES, EVANESCENCE, The PRODIGY, Marilyn Manson, KNOCKED LOOSE, AFI, MINISTRY, MASTODON, POWER TRIP and many more.
Fans can sign up now at SickNewWorldFest.com/Texas for the official newsletter and SMS list to receive an access code for the presale beginning Friday, October 24 at 10 a.m. CT. A same-day public on-sale will follow for any remaining tickets.
MIMIKRY TO SUPPORT TOY DOLLS ON SWEDISH TOUR
Swedish melodic punk rock veterans MIMIKRY have been added as support act for TOY DOLLS on their Swedish tour in April/May 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/TheToyDollsOfficial | facebook.com/mimikrysverige
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH MÄRVEL NEXT WEEK
Swedish energy rockers MÄRVEL will release another single, "A Beautiful Corpse", on Wednesday, October 29.
Pre-save: marvel.ffm.to/abeautifulcorpse
facebook.com/marveltheband
NEW ALBUM WITH MICHAEL MONROE IN FEBRUARY
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will release a new solo album, "Outerstellar", on February 20, 2026.
A new single, "Rockin' Horse", is out now: youtu.be/ffWbaYsOGHU
Pre-order: lnk.to/MichaelMonroeOuterstellar
linktr.ee/michaelmonroeofficial
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS ANNOUNCES PUTTING THE FAST IN BELFAST 8
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Putting the Fast in Belfast 8 will happen at Custom House Square in Belfast. STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, who arrange it, will be joined by their friends The UNDERTONES, RUTS DC, and SABREJETS.
Tickets: ticketmaster.ie/artist/921761................
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS will also do a show in Dublin together with RUTS DC on August 21, 2026 at The Acedemy.
Tickets: ticketmaster.ie/artist/921761......
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IRON MAIDEN AND TWISTED SISTER CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
IRON MAIDEN and TWISTED SISTER are among the first confirmed bands for next summer's Sweden Rock Festival, which will happen on June 3-6, 2026 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Among the other confirmed acts are BRING ME THE HORIZON, VOLBEAT, The OFFSPRING, FOREIGNER, BABYMETAL, SAVATAGE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HÄLLAS, HARD-ONS, GEHENNAH etc.More details: swedenrock.com
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH MC50 IN DECEMBER
earMUSIC proudly announces "10 More", the explosive new live album from MC50, out on December 5, capturing the unrelenting energy of the 2018 world tour that reignited the spirit of one of rock's most radical and influential bands, MC5.The album is a companion piece to the "10 x MC5" record included in the bonus version of the 2024 MC5 album "Heavy Lifting".
Formed by MC5 founding member Wayne Kramer to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Kick Out the Jams", the MC50 lineup united an all-star ensemble of rock innovators, including Kim Thayil (SOUNDGRADEN), Brendan Canty (FUGAZI), Billy Gould (FAITH NO MORE), Matt Cameron (PEARL JAM) and Marcus Durant (ZEN GUERRILLA). Together they carrying forward the revolutionary power that made MC5 a lightning rod for change in the late 60s and early 70s.
ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS IS SELLING UK ESTATE
ANNIHILATOR leader Jeff Waters, who moved to the United Kingdom from his native Canada back in 2018, and his business partner, entrepreneur and wife Angie are selling their Durham, U.K. estate/house, studio building/loft, all studio equipment as well as Jeff's extensive guitar and equipment collections.The house/property is available on its own, but you can also purchase the studio gear and simply step into an already-up-and-running, world-class studio with loft.
Jeff comments: "No retirement, no money probs, no divorce, no health issues: just downsizing most everything!".
For more information, visit: watersoundstudios.co.uk/for-sale
RUSH EXPANDS COMEBACK TOUR WITH 17 NEW CITIES
RUSH have announced 17 additional cities on their 2026 headline tour, "Fifty Something", due to incredible demand. It seems like the previously announced dates in the U.S. and Canada are sold out.More details: rush.com
LIMP BIZKIT BASSIST SAM RIVERS IS DEAD
LIMP BIZKIT bassist Sam Rivers has died at the age of 48. No cause of death has been revealed.A founding member of LIMP BIZKIT, Rivers left the band in 2015 for health reasons that he later revealed were liver ailments due to alcohol abuse. Sam rejoined LIMP BIZKIT in 2018 and remained in the group until his death.
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SLIPKNOT FILES LAWSUIT TO ASSUME CONTROL OF slipknot.com
According to Domain Name Wire, SLIPKNOT has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the slipknot.com domain for cybersquatting under the federal Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and trademark infringement.The lawsuit claims that slipknot.com was registered in 2001, several years after the band's formation in the mid-1990s. SLIPKNOT has since used slipknot1.com as its official web site, explaining that the lawsuit was necessitated by the fact that the slipknot.com domain name - whose owner is unknown to SLIPKNOT - is being used to profit from the band's name by providing pay-per-click ad links for "concert tickets", "SLIPKNOT merchandise" and "concert VIP packages".
U.D.O. PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST ANDREY SMIRNOFF
After many years of successful collaboration, U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER have decided to part ways with guitarist Andrey Smirnoff. This decision was made amicably and with mutual respect.
facebook.com/udoonline | facebook.com/andrey.smirnoff.guitarist
NEW SINGLE WITH SISTA BRYTET
Swedish punk band SISTA BRYTET has released a new single, "Var Det En Bomb?". It's a co-release between Luftslott Records, Beluga Records and Kamel Records (but unfortunately they forgot to give us a link).THE DAHMERS ANNOUNCES SPANISH TOUR
Swedish horror rockers The DAHMERS are going to Spain next month.
Dates: facebook.com/Dahmers
ANOTHER RE-RECORDING FROM ALCATRAZZ
Hard rock veterans ALCATRAZZ release a re-recording of "God Blessed Video (Grand Theft Audio)". The track is taken from the upcoming album, "Prior Convictions", which will be released through BraveWords Records on November 7. The album consist of re-recordings and 2 new songs.youtu.be/1gLgus5sWws?si=hx5GqdivbcgSXCfC | alcatrazzofficial.com | bravewordsrecords.com
KISS ANNOUNCES 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF "Dressed To Kill"
KISS will release 50th-anniversary editions of the band's classic 1975 studio album "Dressed To Kill" on October 24. Various editions of the release, as well as select merchandise, are available to pre-order for KISS Army members at: shopkissonline.com/collections/dressed-to-killThe original album is newly remastered by Bernie Grundman from the 1975 stereo analog tapes on LP 1. LP 2 and LP 3 showcases 23 demos, alternate mixes and instrumental outtakes from the Larrabee Sound and Electric Lady Studios sessions, including the previously unreleased tracks "Mistake" and "Burning Up With Fever".
From the 1975 "Dressed To Kill" tour come 2 full concerts on LP 4 through 8 - Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan on May 16 and RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa on July 20 - both newly mixed by legendary producer and engineer Eddie Kramer from the original multi-track analog tapes as KISS performed in 1975, with no overdubs.
The Blu-ray Audio disc features "Dressed To Kill" newly mixed by David Frangioni from the original multi-track analog tapes in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround along with the newly remastered 1975 stereo mix in 192kHz 24-bit and 96kHz 24-bit PCM stereo, plus 2 1975 promo videos for "C'mon And Love Me" and "Rock And Roll All Nite", newly transferred from the 16mm film reel in HD.
NEW SINGLE WITH THE RIPTIDE RATS
Swedish instrumental surf rock trio The RIPTIDE RATS release a new single, "Astrofeet". The song is taken from their upcoming debut LP/CD, "Waves Of Steel", that will be released in the end of November 2025. A U.S. version of the LP will be released in early 2026.theriptiderats.bandcamp.com/track/astrofeet
NEW ALBUM WITH BULLET IN JANUARY
Swedish heavy metal band BULLET will release a new album, titled "Kickstarter", on January 9, 2026 via Steamhammer. The title track has been released as the first single from the album.
youtu.be/VfxCHAp45Sw | Bullet.lnk.to/Kickstarter | facebook.com/bulletband | facebook.com/steamhammer
FIRST NEW SONG WITH SKUMDUM IN 21 YEARS
Swedish skate/trallpunk band SKUMDUM has released their first new song in 21 years. It's in Swedish (they sang in English for a few years), and is called "Rätt Riktning".There will be a new EP, "Soppa På Spik", in 2 weeks.
/open.spotify.com/track/3FoWP6SZQhvjtUlhA8f1L0........
facebook.com/skumdum
ACE FREHLEY IS DEAD
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley (real name Paul Frehley) died on Thursday (Oct. 16) in a New Jersey hospital after suffering injuries during a recent fall at his home.TMZ reports that he had been on life support and a ventilator due to brain bleeding caused by his fall. They reported that his family considered removing him from life support after his health failed to improve. Frehley died several hours later in Morristown, New Jersey, at the age of 74.
facebook.com/officialacefrehley
NEW SINGLE WITH CENTINEX
Swedish death metallers CENTINEX has released the second single, "Symphony Of Screams", from the upcoming album "With Guts And Glory", which will be released on October 24 through Black Lion Records.youtube.com/watch?v=gLAqO9qgCQY | centinex.net | blacklion.nu
IGGY POP GOES TO NEW ZEALAND WITH JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
Iggy Pop will team up with JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, HOODOO GURUS and ZED for 3 dates in New Zealand in January.
You can sign up for presale access here: tktrev.com/SCT_PresaleSignup
Dates can also be found here: facebook.com/joanjettandtheblackhearts
THE BABOON SHOW, KNOGJÄRN AND DE LYCKLIGA VÄNNERNA CONFIRMED FOR MIMFEST
The BABOON SHOW, OFFERBLOD, HYRDA KNEKTAR, KNOGJÄRN and DE LYCKLIGA VÄNNERNA have been confirmed for Mimfest, which happens at Galaxen in Borlänge, Sweden on March 20-21, 2026.
More info and tickets: alderland.se/mimfest
JOHN NORUM SIGNS WITH FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
EUROPE guitarist John Norum have signed a solo deal with Italian label Frontiers Music Srl. John currently prepares to record his 10th solo album, while also continuing to work with EUROPE.facebook.com/officialJohnNorum | facebook.com/frontiersmusicsrl
RANCID RELEASES COVER OF "Sex & Death" FROM UPCOMING MOTÖRHEAD TRIBUTE
The official lyric for RANCID's cover of MOTÖRHEAD's "Sex & Death" is now available. The song is taken from the tribute album "Killed By Deaf - A Punk Tribute To Motörhead", due on October 31 via BMG.youtu.be/M8JP1fw3HJ4
Pre-order the album: motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf
NEW EP WITH ELECTRIC BOYS NEXT MONTH
Swedish groove rock veterans ELECTRIC BOYS will be back with a brand new 4-track digital EP, "Shady Side Of Town", on November 21 via Mighty Music.
Pre-save: bfan.link/eb-shady
linktr.ee/electricboys | facebook.com/mightymusic666
DANKO JONES ANNOUNCES CANADIAN TOUR
Canadian power trio DANKO JONES have announced Canadian tour dates in early 2026. The trek begins on January 30 in Toronto, Ontario and wraps up on February 7 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The band will be releasing a new album, called "Leo Rising", on November 21.
More info: dankojones.com
HEADLESS RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
European progressive hard rockers HEADLESS (with members from Italy, Sweden and The Netherlands) released their new album, "Transitional Objects", a few weeks ago, and now return with a new music video for the song "Still My Thrill".youtu.be/-oJD43XU6IY?si=BKeRZbm3OkyOcZ55 | lnk.to/headless | headlessofficial.com | m-theoryaudio.com
NEW SINGLE WITH DUFF McKAGAN
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has released "Holy Water/I Wanna Be Your Dog" (the later originally done by The STOOGES), a new live medley recorded on October 5, 2024, at Islington Assembly Hall during his sold-out "Lighthouse Tour '24".The track is out now via earMUSIC and offers a look at the upcoming live album, "Lighthouse: Live From London", due October 31.
youtu.be/YSnntiNxHxc?si=FyeMD-okLk3kyijk
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH MEZZROW
Swedish thrash metallers MEZZROW releases their most sinister track yet, "In Shadows Deep", accompanied by a gripping new video clip. It's the third single from the upcoming album, "Embrace The Awakening", which will be released via ROAR on November 14.mezzrow.rpm.link/shadowsPR | mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR | facebook.com/mezzrowsweden | roar-records.de
MAYHEM TO RE-RELEASE "Grand Declaration Of War"
Season Of Mist is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Norwegian black metal legends MAYHEM's album "Grand Declaration Of War" (2000) with a special edition, due out on December 5. Along with the original master, this sunburst colored gatefold LP includes new silver hot foil packaging, a double-sided poster and an embroidered leather patch.youtu.be/LST2r-1opY8
KATAKLYSM ANNOUNCES EURO TOUR WITH VADER AND BLOOD RED THRONE
In 2026, U.S./French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate KATAKLYSM will be coming back to Europe for a massive headline tour across 32 cities together with VADER and BLOOD RED THRONE as special guests.The tour will begin in Paris, France on February 18, and will end in Bamberg, Germany on March 27.
kataklysm.ca
NEW SINGLE WITH AGNOSTIC FRONT FEATURING RUN DMC MEMBER
American hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT have teamed up with Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of RUN DMC for a new single and music video, "Matter Of Life & Death", to reignite the flames of New York hardcore.The song is the second single from an upcoming album, "Echoes In Eternity", dropping November 7 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
agnosticfront.rpm.link/moldPR | agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR | agnosticfront.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
VINYL REISSUE OF IRON MAIDEN's ICONIC LIVE ALBUM "Live After Death"
IRON MAIDEN's iconic live album "Live After Death" was released 40 years ago today (Oct. 14). And to celebrate that, they now announce a brand new 2-LP collectors edition colour vinyl of the album, which will be released on November 28, and in USA on December 12.Pre-order and more details: IronMaiden.lnk.to/LiveAfterDeath40
WOLFBRIGADE CELEBRATE 30 WITH 2 DIGITAL RELEASES
Swedish crust punks WOLFBRIGADE was formed as WOLFPACK in the small town Mariestad in 1995. They changed the name to WOLFBRIGADE in 1999.In celebration of their 30th anniversary, they deliver 2 digital releases via Metal Blade Records - the "Hostile Wasteland" EP with a ferocious raw mix originally recorded 2000 in the legendary Sunlight Studios, and the live album "Kill To Live" which was recorded in 2025 in the band's own Wolfden Studio.
Both are available here: metalblade.com/wolfbrigade
instagram.com/wolfbrigadeofficial
THE HIVES ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Swedish rockers The HIVES have announced a North American tour next spring with The CHATS. The tour will begin on March 13 in Nashville, Tennessee and will wrap up on March 26 in Chicago, Illinois.
The HIVES are currently on tour in Europe, and will be touring in South America with MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE in January/February 2026.
Dates & tickets: thehives.com
PRIMAL FEAR ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
German-based power metal band PRIMAL FEAR have announced the first European tour dates for 2026.You can find them here: facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
DARK TRANQUILLITY TO RELEASE TAPE BOX
Alone Records from Spain have collected Swedish melodic death metal veterans DARK TRANQUILLITY's entire catalog and are releasing it in a massive tape box set containing no less than 17 cassettes.Pre-order: alonerecordsshop.com | facebook.com/dtofficial
JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS ANNOUNCES LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS have announced an additional 5-night residency at House of Blues Las Vegas on February 13, 14, 18, 20 and 21, 2026. Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, October 15. General on-sale starts Friday, October 17.facebook.com/joanjettandtheblackhearts
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH GRAHAM BONNET BAND IN DECEMBER
Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (ex-ALCATRAZZ, MSG, RAINBOW) and his own group, GRAHAM BONNET BAND, announce the release of their new live album, "Lost In Hollywood Again", out on December 12 via Frontiers Music Srl.To celebrate the announcement, the first single along with a live video, the RAINBOW classic "Since You've Been Gone", are out today (Oct. 13).
youtu.be/8ZqghhSiNAk?si=UFLVycRSFY8_3IHv
GLENN HUGHES ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Glenn Hughes, the legendary former bassist and singer of DEEP PURPLE, Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and current frontman of rock supergroup BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, has announced a 2026 Spring Tour across the USA, kicking off on March 27 at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California and wrapping up at The Marquee in Tempe, Arizona, USA on May 10."The Chosen Years" show promises to be a dynamic, turn-back-the-clocks, 2-hour live extravaganza paying homage to his illustrious career spanning 5 decades in music - featuring songs from TRAPEZE, DEEP PURPLE, Hughes/Thrall, Iommi/Hughes and BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION. Not only that, the shows will also feature brand new music from Glenn's latest solo album, "Chosen".
The lineup will be a power trio featuring Glenn on lead vocals and bass guitar, Soren Anderson on guitar and drummer Ash Sheehan.
Dates & tickets: national-acts.com/Glennhughes or glennhughes.com
NEW ALBUM WITH MASTERPLAN NEXT YEAR
German power metal band MASTERPLAN will release a new album, titled "Metalmorphosis", in early 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.EXODUS PLAN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN MARCH
The new album with thrash legends EXODUS is tentatively due in March 2026 via Napalm Records.The album will mark the first time in nearly 3 decades that an EXODUS album hasn't been mixed by Andy Sneap, who has acted as JUDAS PRIEST's producer and touring guitarist for more than 7 years. And it will also be the band's first since the departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back.
IAN WATKINS OF LOSTPROPHETS KILLED IN PRISON
Ian Watkins of LOSTPROPHETS has been killed in a prison attack.Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for a litany of crimes surrounding child molestation, pedophelia, and other atrocious acts. Early reports state that the killing may have been done with a knife by another inmate, and 2 men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
NEW SINGLE WITH KING ULTRAMEGA
Alternative rock collective KING ULTRAMEGA - featuring members of ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX, MASTODON, and SOUNDGARDEN - have unveiled an emotional new rendition of the TEMPLE OF THE DOG classic "Say Hello 2 Heaven", featuring Richie Kotzen on vocals and guitar.youtu.be/fFsXxvNFhCs?si=mfjw-uA9JqOdf8-s | kingultramega.com
DRUMMER THOMMY PRICE IS DEAD
Thommy Price, who has played drums with Billy Idol as well as JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS, has passed away.facebook.com/BillyIdol
MATT FREEMAN OF RANCID HAS A NEW BAND
Matt Freeman of RANCID, CHARGER and OPERATION IVY has a new band called CRIMEWAVE66. It also includes Rob Milucky, Chris Huber, and Joel Ronamoe. The band has a couple of shows coming up in the States:10/23 - Club Congress - Tucson, AZ
10/25 - Wild West Arena - Winchester, CA
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NEW SINGLE WITH HOSTILIA
Swedish thrashers HOSTILIA has released the third single, "Eternal Death", from their upcoming album "Face The Fire", which will be available on October 24 via Hammerheart Records.
youtu.be/vdlv5_uNIT4 | hostilia.lnk.to/facethefire
LYNCH MOB ANNOUNCES FAREWELL ALBUM
LYNCH MOB, the band led by former DOKKEN guitar legend George Lynch, will release its 9th and final full-length studio album, "Dancing With The Devil", on November 28 via Frontiers Music Srl. To mark the announcement, the band share the title track, along with an official visualizer.youtu.be/3XouoBcbK9A
NEW SINGLE WITH CHEAP TRICK
Legendary American rock band CHEAP TRICK will release their 21st studio album, "All Washed Up", via BMG on Friday, November 14. The official visualizer for the LP's second single, "The Riff That Won't Quit", is out now.youtu.be/a7wfU-GCJZs
BARBARAS GRANNAR ANNOUNCES NEW BASSIST
Old Swedish punk band BARBARAS GRANNAR has recruited a new bassist, Niklas.facebook.com/Barbarasgrannar
NEW AOR FESTIVAL IN SWEDEN
Skogsröjet, Rocknytt and A Star Entertainment presents Wings of AOR - a brand new festival for all lovers of AOR/melodic rock. The festival will happen on April 24-25, 2026 at Arabis in Norrköping, Sweden. No artists has been announced yet.facebook.com/wingsofaorfestival
FINAL ALBUM WITH PAUL DI'ANNO NOW AVAILABLE ON VINYL
The final release of original material by the legendary singer Paul Di'Anno (ex-IRON MAIDEN) is now being released on vinyl.Order your copy of Paul Di'Anno's WARHORSE at: mvdshop.com/collections/bravewords-records
facebook.com/pauldiannoofficial
SKITSYSTEM RECORDS TO BE RE-RELEASED ON VINYL
Swedish crust punks SKITSYSTEM will have their records re-released on vinyl via Not Enough.They will begin with the debut 7" EP "Profithysteri", originally released in 1995, which will be followed by the 10" "Ondskans Ansikte", and the LPs "Grå Värld Svarta Tankar" "Enkel Resa Till Rännstenen" and "Stigmata".
facebook.com/notenoughrecs | facebook.com/Skitsystem
DEEP PURPLE RETURN TO JAPAN
DEEP PURPLE will return to Japan in 2026 for the short "Mad In Japan" tour.The journey begins at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan (11/4/26), moves on to Osaka's Grand Cube (13/4/26), and wraps up at Nagoya's Mizuokadani Steel Machinery Public Hall (15/4/26).
facebook.com/officialdeeppurple
NEW SINGLE WITH EMPIRE DROWNS
Danish doom/death collective EMPIRE DROWNS unveils the third single, "Doomsday Clock", of their forthcoming album "Endless Nights", which will be released through Mighty Music on October 31.bfan.link/emp-doomc | facebook.com/empiredrowns | mightymusic.dk
TESTAMENT, ECLIPSE, TNT AND ROSE TATTOO CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
Swedish rock festival Skogsröjet has revealed the first confirmed acts for next summer. They are TESTAMENT, ECLIPSE, TNT, ROSE TATTOO, BATTLE BEAST, TREAT, AXXIS and ALIEN.The festival happens in Rejmyre, Sweden on July 30 to August 1, 2026.
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ORIGINAL TIGERTAILS DRUMMER ACE FINCHUM IS DEAD
Original TIGERTAILZ drummer Ace Finchum passed away over the weekend. He was 62 years old.Finchum, who had been living in the U.S. in recent years, was part of the classic TIGERTAILZ lineup, along with Jaimz (vocals), Pepsi Tate (bass) and Jay Pepper (guitar). Ace played drums on the first 3 TIGERTAILZ albums.
facebook.com/OfficialTigertailz
THE ULTIMATE ROCKFEST IS CANCELLED
The Ultimate Rockfest, which was supposed to happen in Karlskrona, Sweden on Saturday, October 11, has been cancelled.Read more: facebook.com/theultimaterockfest
NEW SINGLE WITH BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has released a new single, "Broken And Blind", via MNRK Heavy/Spinefarm. This is the band's third single release leading up to the much-anticipated new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album scheduled for early 2026.youtu.be/OdNhhCWPA7g
GENE SIMMONS RECOVERING AFTER CAR CRASH
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is recovering at home after he allegedly passed out behind the wheel of his car and crashed on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California on Tuesday, October 7.The 76-year-old legendary rocker told responding deputies that he either passed out or fainted while driving, and hit a parked car.
Gene's wife Shannon says that the musician is recovering at home, noting that doctors had recently changed his medication and told him to drink more water, which he's not particularly fond of.
Simmons reportedly suffers from the heart condition atrial fibrillation, which he has previously said he manages with rest and liquids.
x.com/genesimmons/status/1976017428686786749
RUSH ADDS MORE DATES TO REUNION TOUR
A few days ago RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, "Fifty Something", with Anika Nilles on drums. Due to incredible demand, the band now announces additional dates in most cities. The band is adding 2 new dates in each of the following cities: Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Toronto, and Fort Worth. 1 more date has also been added to Cleveland.More info: linktr.ee/rushtheband
NEW SINGLE WITH TREAT
Swedish melodic rock band TREAT unveil their new official lyric video for "One Minute To Breathe", ahead of the upcoming new studio album, titled "The Wild Card", and set for release on November 21 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/KRmd2gTiEMI?si=CDm3RKcinD986A2F
NEW SINGLE WITH HELL IN THE CLUB
Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band HELL IN THE CLUB share their new lyric video, "Robert The Doll", ahead of the release of their new studio album, "Joker In The Pack", out on November 7 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/uDMuRXMRA64?si=y_4lOMkEk325oczu
GRAVEYARD, BRANT BJORK TRIO AND THE OBSESSED CONFIRMED FOR LAZY BONES FESTIVAL
GRAVEYARD, BRANT BJORK TRIO, The OBSESSED, MY SLEEPING KARMA, DIRTY SOUND MAGNET and KANT will be playing at the 1-day festival Lazy Bones, which will happen at Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany on October 25.
soundofliberation.com/festivals/lazy-bones-festival
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH SISTER ON FRIDAY
Swedish metal band SISTER will release the 4th single, "Tanz Der Toten", from their upcoming album, "The Way We Fall". The single will be released on Friday, October 10, and the album on November 21 via Icons Creating Evil Art.sisterofficial.com | icea.se
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER TOUR
Legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore seems to be back on his feet again, as his renaissance-inspired rock band BLACKMORE'S NIGHT - which he formed with his wife Candice Night - will return to the stage in November 2025. This short U.S. tour is a musical journey through BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's 25-plus-year-long history, featuring songs from across their entire discography and offering fans an enchanting evening celebrating the music of BLACKMORE'S NIGHT.Dates and tickets: blackmoresnight.com/tour
FRAGILE MOUNTAIN PUNK FESTIVAL TAKE A BREAK
Swedish punk festival Fragile Mountain is taking an indefinite break.Read more: facebook.com/FragileMountainPunkFestival
DEAD BOYS LEADER CHEETAH CHROME BREAKS SHOULDER
Cheetah Chrome of American punk veterans DEAD BOYS has broken his shoulder, and all of the upcoming shows are canceled, as are his appearances at the Punk Rock Museum.instagram.com/thepunkrockmuseum/....
DEATH BY HORSE TEAM UP WITH BIG FISH FOR 2 SWEDISH DATES
Swedish punk rockers DEATH BY HORSE will team up with reunited Swedish folk/rock/metal band BIG FISH for 2 shows in November. These dates are:Nov. 21 - Sjömanskyrkan, Gävle
Nov. 22 - House Of Blues, Borlänge
Ticket links: facebook.com/bigfishuppsala | facebook.com/deathbyhorse
LAST ANTI CIMEX ALBUM "Scandinavian Jawbreaker" TO BE RE-RELEASED ON VINYL
The last album with Swedish hardcore/punk legends ANTI CIMEX, which was titled "Scandinavian Jawbreaker", will be re-released on vinyl through De:Nihil Records, Cimex Records and Tvåtakt Records on November 15 at the ANTI CIMEX movie premiere in Skövde, Sweden. The LP will also be available to order online the same day.LIVE ALBUM WITH ERADICATOR IN NOVEMBER
German thrash metallers ERADICATOR will release a new live album, "Alive In The Dead Eye Of The Vortex", on November 21. The CD and LP will be available exclusively from the band's shop and digitally through Metalville Records.The album was recorded at Vortex Club in Siegen, Germany in October 2024 when the band celebrated their 20th anniversary.
eradicator.de | metalville-shop.com
CRASHDÏET CANCEL GERMAN TOUR
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET have announced their withdrawel from the upcoming German tour in November with KISSIN' DYNAMITE."Despite his determination, our bassist Peter has not been able to recover in time from a severe herniated disc, and after careful consideration, we have come to the difficult decision that we cannot participate in the tour", says the band.
facebook.com/realcrashdiet
ACE FREHLEY CANCEL ALL 2025 SHOWS
Due to some ongoing medical issues, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has made the decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 show dates.facebook.com/officialacefrehley
NEW SINGLE WITH DANKO JONES ON FRIDAY
Canadian hard rocking trio DANKO JONES will release a new single, "Diamond In The Rough", on Friday, October 10.
A new album, "Leo Rising", will be released on November 21.
Pre-order/Pre-save the album: dankojones.rpm.link/leorisingIG | dankojones.com
RUSH WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR
RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, called "Fifty Something", in celebration of RUSH's music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. It notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in 11 years since the finale of RUSH's "R40" tour on August 1, 2015 at the Forum in Los Angeles, California, bringing it full circle with a return to the Forum to embark upon these special shows.RUSH will perform multiple shows in 7 cities across Canada, the United States and Mexico, beginning June 7, 2026 at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles. These special "evening with" shows will find the band playing 2 sets each night. Each show will feature a distinct selection of songs and RUSH will build each night's setlist from a catalogue of 35 songs including their greatest hits and fan favorites.
For this tour, Lee and Lifeson will be accompanied by German drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles, who has performed as Jeff Beck's drummer for over 60 shows and has released 4 solo albums.
More info: linktr.ee/rushtheband
THE DAHLMANNS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE
Norwegian power pop band The DAHLMANNS will soon release a new single, "Leatherboys".facebook.com/thedahlmanns
NEW SINGLE WITH KÜNTSQUÄD
Australian crustmetal/deathpunk act KÜNTSQUÄD is back with their new single "Genital Dismemberment Bot Cult".orcd.co/gdbcsingle | facebook.com/kuntsquad666
MAYHEM ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR WITH MARDUK AND IMMOLATION
Norwegian black metal legends MAYHEM are going on a European tour in February 2026, with special guests MARDUK and IMMOLATION. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, October 10.Dates: facebook.com/mayhemofficial
TRIVIUM RECRUITS DRUMMER GREYSON NEKRUTMAN FOR UPCOMING SHOWS
Florida-based metal band TRIVIUM have recruited Greyson Nekrutman to play drums for the band at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California as well as on "The Ascend Above The Ashes" North American tour. The 23-year-old Nekrutman, who most recently played with SEPULTURA, stepped into TRIVIUM as the replacement for Alex Bent, who left the latter band earlier this month after a 9-year run.facebook.com/Trivium
TRIVIUM PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER
Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have parted ways with their drummer of the past 9 years, Alex Bent. No replacement for Bent has yet been announced.Statement from Alex: facebook.com/Trivium/posts/1362575841890472....
PARADISE LOST ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
British melancholic doom and gothic metal icons PARADISE LOST have announced the second leg of their "Ascension Of Europe" tour, expanding the original run, which will start on October 10, by 21 new dates.Tickets are on sale now at: paradiselost.co.uk
PUNK ICON SOO CATWOMAN IS DEAD
English model, actor, and punk icon Soo Catwoman (real name Susan Lucas) passed away on September 30 at the age of 70.FIMBUL WINTER UNLEASH FIRST SINGLE
Swedish melodic death metallers FIMBUL WINTER - formed by former AMON AMARTH members Anders Biazzi, Niko Kaukinen, and Fredrik Andersson, along with Clint Williams - have unleashed their first single, "Mounds Of Stones", offering a fierce preview of their upcoming debut EP, "What Once Was", due out November 14.youtu.be/RSBIXQnxAF4 | facebook.com/fimbulwinterswe
GUNS N' ROSES' "Live Era '87-'93" TO BE RE-RELEASED AS 4LP SET
UMe/Geffen celebrate GUNS N' ROSES' musical legacy with "Live Era '87-'93", the ultimate vinyl set that chronicles the first official live album from GUNS N' ROSES. It was, as the title says, recorded live across the universe between 1987 and 1993, and it has been newly remastered for this collection from the original stereo analog master tapes for the first time since 1999.Set for release on November 21, "Live Era '87-'93" features a total of 23 live tracks. It is available in multiple configurations, including a Premium 4-LP Color Vinyl, Standard 4-LP 180-Gram Black Vinyl, and Digital Remaster. The new remaster will be available to stream and as digital downloads newly expanded with the 1999 vinyl and Japan bonus track "Coma", with all vinyl configurations available to pre-order now.
gunsnroses.com
NEW ALBUM WITH BUZZCOCKS IN JANUARY
British punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS will release a new album, "Attitude Adjustment", on January 30, 2026.Pre-order: cherryred.co.uk/buzzcocks-attitude-adjustment-cd-edition................
facebook.com/buzzcocksofficial
FLOGGING MOLLY, BAD RELIGION AND THE ADICTS CONFIRMED FOR SALTY DOG CRUISE
FLOGGING MOLLY have announced details for 2026's Salty Dog Cruise. Among the confirmed acts are FLOGGING MOLLY, BAD RELIGION, The ADICTS, Frank Turner, The RUMJACKS, BEANS ON TOAST etc.
The ship will sail from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and back to Maimi on October 25-30, 2026.
More info: floggingmollycruise.com
ORIGINAL THE YARDBIRDS MEMBER CHRIS DREJA IS DEAD
Original The YARDBIRDS member Chris Dreja (guitar and later bass) has passed away at the age of 79.ANOTHER SINGLE WITH THE GUILT
Swedish electro-punk duo The GUILT deliver a new version of their song "Dance To The Revolution". It was originally recorded in 2016, but this new version is said to be faster, harder and heavier.found.ee/dancetotherevolution | facebook.com/theguiltsweden
NEW SINGLE WITH VEIL OF THE SERPENT
Almost a year after the release of their acclaimed debut album, "Gallery Of Sin", heavy metal band VEIL OF THE SERPENT return with a new single, "Anthem Of Terror".youtu.be/HwUT-ScxJm0?si=ifSPRKjVKNszYqR0 | veiloftheserpent.com
THUNDERMOTHER SIGNS WITH NAPALM RECORDS
Swedish hard rock band THUNDERMORHER has inked a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records.
facebook.com/thundermother | facebook.com/napalmrecords
ABRAMIS BRAMA AND LUGNET TEAM UP FOR 3 SWEDISH SHOWS
Swedish heavy rock bands ABRAMIS BRAMA and LUGNET have during the 10 last years done at least 1 gig together each year, and now they will do 3 gigs together, all in Sweden. The dates are:
Oct. 10 - Katlin, Uppsala
Nov. 21 - Söderhamns Teater, Söderhamn
Nov. 22 - Clarion Hotel, Örebro
facebook.com/AbramisBrama | facebook.com/lugnetrock
BONNI & BASTARDERNA, CHARTA 77 AND RÖD REVOLVER CONFIRMED FOR PUNKEN ÄR VÅR
The lineup for next year's Punken Är Vår festival at Pipeline in Sundsvall, Sweden have been announced. Confirmed acts are BONNI & BASTARDERNA, CHARTA 77, RÖD REVOLVER, BIG FISH, STRIKT, VIDRO, The SENSITIVES, FUCK FRANKIE, WRONG WAY BACK, VON BACCHI, DUNDERKORKAD and RISKBRUKARNA.
The festival will happen on April 24-25, 2026.
More info: facebook.com/events/895167939407542
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS TO RE-RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
Belfast punk legends STIFF LITTLE FINGERS have announce that their debut album, "Inflammable Material", has been newly remastered and will be reissued on November 21 in 3 formats: 2LP vinyl, 2CD, and 4CD plus DVD box set.
Read more and pre-order: facebook.com/StiffLittleFingers
DEF LEPPARD TO BE HONORED WITH STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
DEF LEPPARD will be honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. DEF LEPPARD will receive their star in the category of "Recording". Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), will be guest speakers at the event, which will be emceed by Bob Buchmann, Sirius XM radio personality.walkoffame.com | defleppard.com
BOOK ABOUT VOIVOD IN NOVEMBER
A new book, "Always Moving - The Strange Multiverse Of Voivod", celebrates the extraordinary 40-plus-year career of Canada's cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD. Author Jeff Wagner draws from exclusive interviews with band members, managers, producers, record label reps, family, peers, and musicians profoundly shaped by VOIVOD's ever-mutating sound to tell their full, fascinating story.Set to ship the week of November 17, "Always Moving - The Strange Multiverse Of Voivod" is presented as a monumental oral history woven with Wagner's narrative.
facebook.com/Voivod/posts/....
TYGERS OF PAN TANG GUITARIST FRANCESCO WILL LEAVE THE BAND
Italian TYGERS OF PAN TANG guitarist Francesco Marras will soon be moving on to follow new musical paths and creative opportunities, and his final show with the British hard rock/heavy metal legends will be on November 11 at the Newcastle City Hall with SAXON .facebook.com/tygersofpantangofficial | francescomarras.com
THE BABOON SHOW ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR WITH THE HEADLINES
Swedish punk rockers The BABOON SHOW are going on a tour in Sweden next spring together with The HEADLINES. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 3 at: livenation.se
thebaboonshow.com
NEW SINGLE WITH CHARTA 77 ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 will release a new single, "Mexican Standoff", on Friday, October 3.
Pre-save: frontl.ink/nkby7a8
facebook.com/charta77band
VADER CANCEL FIRST 3 U.S. SHOWS
Polish death metal veterans VADER have been forced to cancel the 3 first shows on their U.S. tour (Bensalem, Greensboro and Atlanta) due to visa delays at the U.S. Department.
The "Carnival Of Death" tour package will now officially start in Tampa, FL on October 4. The package also includes KATAKLYSM, MALEVOLENT CREATION and SKELETAL REMAINS.
facebook.com/vader
SEPTEMBER 2025
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Northern Irish punk legends STIFF LITTLE FINGERS have announced a UK tour in March 2026. Special guests will be The MEFFS, and tickets go on sale Friday, October 3.
More info and tickets: slf.rocks
BUZZCOCKS ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR
UK punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS are coming to Sweden in March 2026.More info & tickets: buzzcocks.com/events
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM SIGNS WITH NAPALM RECORDS
American thrash veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have signed with Napalm Records and are currently working on a new album.linktr.ee/FlotsamAndJetsam | napalmrecords.com
STEVE IGNORANT BAND - CRASS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
STEVE IGNORANT BAND - CRASS have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, UK on July 6-9, 2026.More details: rebellionfestivals.com
NEW ALBUM WITH HÄLLAS IN JANUARY
Swedish hard rockers (or adventure rock as they call it) HÄLLAS will release a new album, "Panorama", on January 30, 2026. The release will be followed by a few shows in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark in February, and tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 30.Dates: facebook.com/haellas
GHOST ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
GHOST has confirmed that its "Skeletour" world tour will continue in the new year, with today's (Sept. 29) announcement of 20 new North American dates kicking off January 21 at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida and running through February 23 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Tickets for these dates will first be available via Citi and Verizon pre-sales. The artist presale will begin on Tuesday, September 30. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, October 3 at: ghost-official.com
EXISTENZ PARTS WAYS WITH BASSIST
Swedish punk veterans EXISTENZ have parted ways with their bassist, who has been a member since 1983. The band is now looking for a new bassist.facebook.com/existenzpunk
EX-VENOM MEMBERS MANATS AND ABADDON TO CELEBRATE 45th ANNIVERSARY OF "Welcome To Hell" AT KEEP IT TRUE
Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray, iconic co-founders of the pioneering black metal band VENOM, will celebrate the 45th anniversary of VENOM's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell", at the 2026 edition of the Keep It True festival on April 24, 2026 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany.To make this night even more legendary, they will be joined by an infernal all-star lineup of guest musicians, including Tom Angelripper and Andy Brings (SODOM), Tom G. Warrior (CELTIC FROST, HELLHAMMER, TRIPTYKON), Schmier (DESTRUCTION), Attila Csihar (MAYHEM), Danny Lilker (NUCLEAR ASSAULT, S.O.D.), Diva Satánica (BLOODHUNTER, NERVOSA), and introducing Blake "Bulldözer" Arendell from the rising force INTERCEPTOR.
facebook.com/keepittruefestival/posts/....
NEW BOOK ABOUT THE LATE 80s ON SUNSET STRIP
On October 1, music lovers and rock history aficionados will be treated to an electrifying new release, "American Song; Late 80s on the Sunset Strip and the Bands on the Verge of Breaking Big", the highly anticipated book from author Phillip Harrington, published by New Haven Publishing Ltd.Set against the gritty, glittering backdrop of the late 1980s Sunset Strip, "American Song" chronicles the meteoric rise - and sudden fall - of the hard rock scene that defined a generation. More than just a recounting of the bands that made it big, this deeply immersive narrative gives voice to the musicians and groups who ruled the scene, only to be swept aside as the industry's tides turned.
Pre-order: amazon.com/American-Song-Phillip-Harrington/....
THE BOYS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
The BOYS have been confirmed for the Rebellion punk festival at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England. The festival will celebrate its 30-year anniversary on August 6-9, 2026.
Confirmed since earlier are ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE, COCKNEY REJECTS, STEVE IGNORANT BAND, UK SUBS, GBH, The BUSINESS, LOS FASTIDIOS, SPECIAL DUTIES, MDM etc.
More details: rebellionfestivals.com
GHOST FILMED MEXICO CITY SHOWS
GHOST have revealed that they filmed the final 2 shows on this year's "Skeletour" for future release.
After GHOST's September 23 concert in Mexico City was canceled due to frontman Tobias Forge having food poisoning, the band's 2 performances at the 20,000-capacity Palacio De Los Deportes on September 24 and September 25 were shot on 16mm film "for the rest of the world to see at some point".
instagram.com/p/DPDpwY3jE-M/....
NEW OZZY DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE ON PARAMOUNT+
Paramount+ has officially announced the premiere of "Ozzy: No Escape From Now", a deeply personal and unfiltered feature-length documentary chronicling the last 6 years of Ozzy Osbourne's life. The film will debut exclusively on Paramount+ on October 7, 2025.To celebrate the launch of this very special film, UK fans have the chance to secure tickets to 2 exclusive, early screenings in Birmingham on October 3 and London on October 6. Register before 11:59 PM BST on Monday, September 29 at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe............
ozzy.com
GBH ANNOUNCES FINNISH TOUR DATES
English punk legends GBH are going to Finland in April 2026 for 2 shows:April 4 - Tampere, Olympia-kortteli
April 5 - Helsinki, On the Rocks
facebook.com/GBH.official
NEW SINGLE WITH ELLEFSON-SOTO
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and released their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The duo ELLEFSON-SOTO is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and features 11 studio tracks with guest appearances from Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK'S PRIEST, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and BURNING WITCHES frontwoman Laura Guldemond.The official music video for the album's 4th single, "SOAB", is available here: youtu.be/Qt-04e3TpGI
MÖTLEY CRÜE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF "Theatre Of Pain"
MÖTLEY CRÜE have announced a special 40th-anniversary limited-edition deluxe box set for "Theatre Of Pain", out November 14 via BMG.The 40th-anniversary deluxe box set features reimagined artwork, the newly remastered album on color vinyl, a never-before-released 1985 Long Beach live concert (2LP), rare demo recordings (1LP), and a 76-page hardcover book packed with never-before-seen photos and memories from the "Theatre Of Pain" era.
In addition to the limited-edition deluxe box set, "Theatre Of Pain" 40th-anniversary edition will be available in standard audio, Dolby Atmos audio, as well as a variety of physical configurations including standard CD and LP sets. A limited-edition cassette will also be available exclusively at the Crüeseum.
motley.com
POISON IDEA RE-RELEASE "We Must Burn"
American punk legends POISON IDEA have re-released 1993's "We Must Burn", via TKO/American Leather. The release is remastered and comes with a bunch of bonus tracks.You can hear it here: poisonidea.bandcamp.com/album/we-must-burn-deluxe-reissue
ACCEPT PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST UWE
After deep deliberation, ACCEPT will return to the traditional 2-guitar player lineup and has parted ways with German guitarist Uwe Lulis. This decision was solely based on logistical challenges, with no personal or musical disagreements at all.
(No, it's not Uwe on the photo. I have not seen them live since 2012, and he joined the band later).
facebook.com/accepttheband
ACE FREHLEY FORCED TO CANCEL TONIGHT'S SHOW IN CALIFORNIA
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley had a minor fall in his studio, resulting in a trip to the hospital. He is fine, but against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time. As a result, he is forced to cancel his performance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California tonight, September 26. QUIET RIOT and VIXEN will still play tonight.facebook.com/officialacefrehley
ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
English punk legends ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, UK. The festival will celebrate its 30-year anniversary, and happens on August 6-9, 2026.More info: rebellionfestivals.com
FINNTROLL FRONTMAN MATHIAS LILLMÅNS OPENS THE VAULT WITH NEW EP
Finnish singer Mathias Lillmåns, best known for his work with FINNTROLL and numerous other projects, celebrates 30 years in metal with "The Degenerate Years". The 3-track EP, released September 26 under his solo monicker Lillmåns via Finnish independent label Stormbound Records, follows last month's "Twilight Moon - The Forgotten Recordings" and continues an ongoing series of archival releases.Recorded in 2002 during his first year studying sound engineering, the tracks capture both a young band pushing boundaries and Lillmåns' earliest attempts at working in a recording studio environment. Aside from handling the recording duties, Lillmåns played the bass and sang backing vocals, while lead vocals were taken care of by Jakob Ericsson.
With "The Degenerate Years" and "Twilight Moon - The Forgotten Recordings", Lillmåns lays the groundwork for a full-length retrospective album, bringing together rare and previously unheard material spanning 3 decades of metal history.
Listen: ffm.to/lillmansthedegenerateyears
stormboundrecords.com/lillmans
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUTGOTT FEATURING TIM "Ripper" OWENS
German metal act BLUTGOTT deliver the heavy metal track "Demonslayer", featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK'S PRIEST, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, Yngwie Malmsteen etc). The song is taken from the upcoming studio album, "Legions Of Metal", which will be released on October 10 via Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=QdYyW4du32w | blutgott.com | metalville-shop.com
NEW ALBUM WITH PUTREVORE IN NOVEMBER
Spanish/Swedish death metallers PUTREVORE - formed in 2004 by Dave Rotten (AVULSED, HOLYCIDE) and Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, RIBSPREADER etc etc) - will released their fifth full-length album, "Unending Rotting Cycle", on November 11 through Xtreem Records. The first advance single, "No Mourning The Grace", is out now: youtu.be/TTZqHOr3guE?si=syDTFeuQ2LGnFvwcputrevore.com | xtreemmusic.com
NEW SINGLE WITH MEGADETH NEXT WEEK
MEGADETH will release a new single, "Tipping Point", on Friday, October 3. A teaser for the song's accompanying music video is available here: facebook.com/watch/Megadeth/?ref=embed_videoJUDAS PRIEST's CHARITY VERSION OF "War Pigs" FEATURING OZZY TO BE RELEASED TOMORROW
JUDAS PRIEST's charity version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring Ozzy Osbourne, will be released on Friday, September 26. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording will be donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson's Foundation and Cure Parkinson's.facebook.com/OfficialJudasPriest/posts/....
NEW ALBUM WITH GLUECIFER IN JANUARY
Norwegian action rockers GLUECIFER will release a brand new album, "Same Drug New High", on January 16, 2026.
A European tour kicks off the same day in Gothenburg, Sweden. Tickets on sale tomorrow, September 26.
The first single, "The Idiot", is out now: gluecifer.lnk.to/samedrugnewhigh
Tour dates: facebook.com/glueciferofficial
FIRST 8 BANDS CONFIRMED FOR NORDIC NOISE
The first 8 acts for Danish hard rock and heavy metal festival Nordic Noise has been announced. They are H.O.L.M.E.S - The Sound Of W.A.S.P, THUNDEROR, STEEL INFERNO, CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD, MERIDIAN, IMPALERS, WASTED and BLACK SWAMP WATER.The festival will happen in Copenhagen on May 14-16, 2026.
Tickets: billetto.dk/e/nordic-noise-2026-billetter-1574532
nordicnoise.dk
BUCKCHERRY AND MICHAEL MONROE ANNOUNCES CO-HEADLINE UK TOUR
American hard rockers BUCKCHERRY will team up with former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe for a co-headline UK tour in February/March 2026. Tickets go on sale for the general public this Friday, September 26.
Dates: facebook.com/buckcherry | facebook.com/michaelmonroeofficial
NEW ALBUM WITH KREATOR IN JANUARY
German thrash legends KREATOR will release their 16th studio album, "Krushers Of The World", on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. The first single, "Seven Serpents", will be released on Friday, September 26.
The album release will be followed by a UK and European tour together with CARCASS, EXODUS and NAILS in March/April 2026. General tickets on sale Monday, September 29.
facebook.com/KreatorOfficial
TREAT CONFIRMED FOR TIME TO ROCK
TREAT, MOXY, The GOOD THE BAD and The ZUGLY, Rosalie Cunningham, and HEROES OF ROCK have been confirmed for the Time To Rock Festival in Knislinge, Sweden on July 3-6, 2026.timetorock.se
DESCENDENTS TO RE-RELEASE "I Don't Want To Grow Up"
Following on the heels of their re-issue of "Milo Goes to College", punk rock veterans DESCENDENTS are re-issuing their second LP, "I Don't Want To Grow Up" on November 21. The new version is also on ORG music and is remastered.instagram.com/descendents
ROYAL HUNT TO RELEASE DOUBLE DISC MAXI SINGLE
Danish power/progressive metal veterans ROYAL HUNT announces the upcoming release of a double disc Maxi Single, "Behind The Curtain", out on November 5. This is a project brought to life by the overwhelming support of their global fanbase, following a crowdfunding campaign which achieved great success.Pre-order and more details: royalhunt.com
VRÄVARNA WORKING ON NEW MATERIAL
Local (Borås, Sweden) dirt punk veterans VRÄVARNA has begun to rehearse new songs for an upcoming album, which will be released in the future (but they don't work fast, so it might take a year before the album will be released).
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558232483257
CENTINEX TO PREMIERE NEW VIDEO ON WEDNESDAY
Tomorrow (Sept. 24), Swedish old school death metal veterans CENTINEX will premiere a video for "Your Religion Dies Tonight", the first single from their upcoming album, "With Guts and Glory", which will be released on October 24 via Black Lion Records.centinex.net | blacklion.nu
TRUBBEL, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, VÄNSTERNÄVEN AND THE HAWKINS CONFIRMED FOR MIMFEST
Swedish trallpunk band MIMIKRY will arrange their own Mimfest again next year, and the first confirmed acts are TRUBBEL, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, VÄNSTERNÄVEN and The HAWKINS.
The party will happen in MIMIKRY's hometown Borlänge on March 20-21, 2026.
Links for more info and tickets can be found here: facebook.com/mimikrysverige
WARBRINGER GOES TO JAPAN
L.A. thrashers WARBRINGER are going to Japan in April 2026. They will play in Tokyo and Osaka.Tickets: swdjapan.com
facebook.com/Warbringermusic
NEW SONG WITH AGNOSTIC FRONT
New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT will release their new album, "Echoes In Eternity", on November 7 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The official lyric video for the LP's first single, "Way Of War", is out now.youtu.be/ocMKYQNSgQY
IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCES MASSIVE UK CONCERT
Following last week's announcement of IRON MAIDEN's European festival and stadium tour for 2026, bringing their highly acclaimed "Run For Your Lives" world tour to even more countries in Europe, Kilimanjaro Live, in association with Phantom Music Management, have announced that IRON MAIDEN will return to the United Kingdom next year for an enormous outdoor headline performance at the legendary Knebworth Park on July 11.Featuring a hand-picked bill of special guests, this will not just be a concert but an IRON MAIDEN curated weekend event with the biggest Eddie's Dive Bar ever, various fun experiences currently being worked on, MAIDEN-themed food and other stands, plus much more besides including their very own take on the historic Knebworth Fayre.
The specially invited supporting lineup is The DARKNESS, The HU, AIRBOURNE, and The ALMIGHTY.
Tickets go on sale on Saturday, September 27 via the following sites: ironmaiden.knebworth.com, myticket.co.uk, ticketmaster.co.uk and ironmaiden.com
NEW SINGLE WITH GOTTHARD
Swiss hard rock icons GOTTHARD have released a brand new single, called "Ride The Wave". The new song will be part of GOTTHARD's upcoming mini album, titled "More Stereo Crush". Further details as well as pre-order options will be announced later this year with even more new music paving its way.youtu.be/OwzsiFhxeKw?si=4O1TX0IYkyGM_MP8 | gotthard.com
NEW SINGLE WITH SATAN TAKES A HOLIDAY ON THURSDAY
Swedish electro-rock trio SATAN TAKES A HOLIDAY will release a new single, "Gettin' Away With Murder", on Thursday, September 25. It's an obscure cover of a song by Australian 70s glam rockers BABY GRANDE, and is also a collaboration with Nicke Andersson (The HELLACOPTERS, ENTOMBED, IMPERIAL STATE ELECTRIC etc etc).satantakesaholiday.com | icea.se
STRYPER TO RELEASE CHRISTMAS ALBUM IN NOVEMBER
American hard rock/heavy metal veterans STRYPER are pleased to announce their long-awaited Christmas album, "The Greatest Gift of All", due out on November 21 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band also shares their new single "Winter Wonderland".youtu.be/7hRKdKbDkkI?si=wZ_Xy-tcoYryyc_7 | ffm.to/stryper_thegreatestgift | frontiers.it
NEW ALBUM WITH STARMEN IN NOVEMBER
Swedish hard rockers STARMEN - with members from NARNIA and ex-The POODLES - will release a new album, "Starmenized II", through Melodic Passion Records on November 28.starmen.se
HAWKWIND LAUNCH BEER COLLECTION
British space rock legends HAWKWIND have launched 3 different beers: Silver Machine IPA, Levitation West Coast Ale, and In Search Of Space Stout. They are available in the UK.For locations where to find these brews, go to: hawkwind.axe-and-ale.com/......
URIAH HEEP ANNOUNCES SCANDINAVIAN TOUR WITH HEAVY PETTIN
URIAH HEEP have announced the January/February 2026 Scandinavian leg of "The Magician's Farewell" tour. The 13-date run will be taking in shows across Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Special guests will be Scottish veterans HEAVY PETTIN.Tickets will go on sale Thursday, September 25 at: uriah-heep.com
THE UNDERTONES ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
Pop punk veterans The UNDERTONES are going to Germany in May 2026 as part of their 50th anniversary tour.More details: facebook.com/OfficialTheUndertones
IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL APPEARANCES
IRON MAIDEN have announced the first 2 festival appearances for the "Run For Your Lives" Tour 2026.They will play at Copenhell in Copenhagen, Denmark and at Tons Of Rock in Oslo, Norway. Both festivals happens June 24-27.
ironmaiden.com
NEW SINGLE WITH MÄRVEL ON FRIDAY
Swedish high-octane rockers MÄRVEL will release a new single, "Biding My Time", on Friday, September 26.
Pre-save: marvel.ffm.to/bidingmytime
facebook.com/marveltheband
NO MORE JD MILLER
Swedish melodic rock band JD MILLER has split up.facebook.com/jdmillerrock
WATAIN TO RELEASE FINAL ALBUM
Swedish black metallers WATAIN have announced that their upcoming eighth studio album will be their final collection of new material.
Read more: facebook.com/WdHellenicdivision/posts/....
TWISTED SISTER ANNOUNCES FIRST REUNION CONCERT
TWISTED SISTER has announced its first reunion concert as part of the band's 50th-anniversary tour. The band will perform at Barcelona Rock Fest, which will take place from July 3 to July 5 in Barcelona, Spain. Also confirmed so far for the Barcelona Rock Fest's 10th-anniversary edition are ACCEPT, HELLOWEEN and POWERWOLF.ANOTHER LIVE RELEASE WITH DEF LEPPARD
Mercury Studios will release DEF LEPPARD's "Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield" on November 21. The show, recorded in 2023 in DEF LEPPARD's hometown of Sheffield at Bramall Lane during "The World Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE, will be available on Blu-ray+2CD, 4K UHD, 2CD and 2LP. Pressed on red, white and black splatter, the vinyl nods to the home kit colors of Sheffield United FC, who play their home matches at Bramall Lane. Additionally, the 4K UHD will be the band's first 4K release and includes "One Night Only Live At The Leadmill", previously released last year.More details: defleppard.com
NEW SINGLE WITH MSG
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's new studio album, titled "Don't Sell Your Soul", will be released on October 3 via earMUSIC. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "I Can't Stand Waiting", is out now.youtu.be/O5ACOx-qtFU | facebook.com/MichaelSchenkerRocks
OZZY SPECIAL TO AIR ON BBC IN OCTOBER
The 1-hour film "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" about the "last chapter" of Ozzy Osbourne's life, which was pulled from the BBC's schedule a month ago to respect his family's wishes, will now be shown on BBC One and iPlayer at 21:00 BST on October 2.CIRCLE JERKS TO REISSUE "Golden Shower Of Hits"
American punk veterans CIRCLE JERKS are going to reissue their third album, "Golden Shower of Hits". The new version is out on Trust Records on November 14. The new version also features updated artwork and features unseen photos.facebook.com/circlejerksband
WOLFHEART UNLEASH NEW VIDEO
Finnish melo death metallers WOLFHEART has unleashed a new video for "Forefathers", from their new EP, "Draconian Darkness II", out now via Reigning Phoenix Music.youtu.be/j2pWWPcIsy8?si=pZ6kcFjEfi2y6D88 | wolfheart.rpm.link/DD2PR | wolfheartmetal.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
ELECTRIC BOYS TO RECORD LIVE ALBUM ON SCANDINAVIAN TOUR
Swedish hard rock veterans ELECTRIC BOYS will do some tour dates in Sweden and Norway in November/December, where they will record a live album, which will also be a greatest hits album.
Dates: facebook.com/electricboys
MARKY RAMONE'S BLITZKRIEG ANNOUNCES UK/IRELAND TOUR
American punk rockers Marky Ramone's BLITZKRIEG are going to the UK and Ireland for a tour in January 2026.Dates: facebook.com/OfficialMarkyRamone
NAZARETH ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
Scottish hard rock legends NAZARETH are going on a Latin American tour in July 2026.Dates: facebook.com/nazarethofficial
REUNION GIG WITH DOCENT DÖD
The original members of Swedish 80s pop punk band DOCENT DÖD (which became the rock/pop band DOCENTERNA) will reunite for 1 night on December 20 at Debaser Strand in Stockholm, Sweden to celebrate their 45th anniversary.More info: debaser.se
THE HAUNTED ANNOUNCES FINNISH DATES
Swedish thrash metallers The HAUNTED are going to Finland for 3 dates in February 2026. Tickets on sale tomorrow (Sept. 19).
Dates: facebook.com/officialthehaunted
QUEEN TO RE-RELEASE "A Night At The Opera" ALBUM AND "Bohemian Rhapsody" SINGLE
QUEEN are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their monumental multi-platinum 1975 album "A Night At The Opera" and legendary diamond-certified single "Bohemian Rhapsody" with opulent vinyl reissues.Originally released in November 1975, "A Night At The Opera" was QUEEN's grandest artistic statement and most successful album to that point, reaching Number 1 in 5 countries, including the U.K.
Marking 50 years since its original release, "A Night At The Opera" will be reissued on lavish crystal clear vinyl with gold labels on October 18 in the U.K. (as part of National Album Day) and October 17 in the rest of the world.
"Bohemian Rhapsody", which spent a record-breaking 9 weeks at Number 1 in the U.K. singles chart on its original release, is also being reissued on October 31 as a transparent blue heavyweight 12" vinyl. It will also be available as a direct-to-consumer exclusive 12" picture disc and blue cassette single.
More details: queenonline.com
IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR
IRON MAIDEN have announced the first shows of their very busy schedule for 2026, starting with a summer return to Europe to predominantly play festivals and also stadiums in countries and regions not visited in 2025. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 22.Further dates for the rest of the world will be announced later. It will be a busy year, so following this there will be no IRON MAIDEN shows in 2027.
Further details here: ironmaiden.com
ALCATRAZZ RELEASE RE-RECORDING OF "Hiroshima Mon Amour"
BraveWords Records releases the re-recording of "Hiroshima Mon Amour" by ALCATRAZZ. The song is taken from the upcoming album, "Prior Convictions", that will be released on November 7.smarturl.it/HiroshimaMonAmour | alcatrazzofficial.com | bravewordsrecords.com
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH SLASH IN NOVEMBER
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash announces a new live album and concert film, "Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival", which will be released on Friday, November 7 through earMUSIC.The first single, "Oh Well", is out now.
youtu.be/LfTLiC4q20E
AEROSMITH AND YUNGBLUD ANNOUNCES COLLABORATIVE EP
AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have announced a collaborative new EP with British singer, songwriter and musician Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Richard Harrison.The 5-track effort, titled "One More Time", will be out on November 21 and will be preceded by a brand new single, "My Only Angel", out this Friday, September 19.
NEW LYRIC VIDEO WITH ARCH ENEMY
Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have released the official lyric video for the song "Break The Spell".
ARCH ENEMY's 12th studio album, "Blood Dynasty", was released in March of this year via Century Media Records. Now the "Blood Dynasty (Deluxe Edition)" will be out October 10, and it comes with 3 bonus tracks, one of which, "Lachrymatory", is previously unreleased.
Upon the release of "Blood Dynasty (Deluxe Edition)", ARCH ENEMY will embark on a European headlining tour with support from AMORPHIS, ELUVEITIE and GATECREEPER.
youtu.be/J3zJ1MtE0HY | facebook.com/archenemyofficial
BIOHAZARD SHARES NEW SONG
The reunited classic lineup of BIOHAZARD has released the official visualizer for its new single, "Death Of Me". The track is taken from "Divided We Fall", the band's first studio album in over a decade, which will arrive on October 17 via BLKIIBLK.youtu.be/nCxjz9WZsUw
NEW ALBUM WITH TREAT IN NOVEMBER
Swedish melodic rock veterans TREAT have announced the release of their upcoming new studio album, titled "The Wild Card", and set for release on November 21 via Frontiers Music Srl.The band offered a taste of the record with their single "Adam & Evil" last month, and now they share the new track "1985", along with an accompanying music video.
youtu.be/jMlXCBvF84s?si=zOifmZj87pgogLfY | ffm.bio/thewildcardalbum | facebook.com/treatofficial
NEW ALBUM WITH CHEZ KANE IN MARCH
British rock singer Chez Kane announce the release of her new studio album, titled "Reckless", out on March 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.To coincide with the announcement, Chez shares the title track today (Sept.17), along with a music video.
youtu.be/Oc-p6U_uA3E?si=Zsb4X7jPvE9mHnwk | frontiers.shop/collections/chez-kane | facebook.com/ChezKaneVocalist
IGGY POP, DEVO, BLACK FLAG AND SUICIDAL TENDENCIES CONFIRMED FOR COACHELLA 2026
Iggy Pop, DEVO, BLACK FLAG, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CEREMONY, DRAIN, WET LEG and The CHATS are a few of all the confirmed acts for Coachella 2026, which happens on April 10-12 and April 17-19 somewhere in California, USA.
coachella.com
NEW SINGLE WITH PARADOX
German thrash metallers PARADOX has revealed the third and final single, "One Way Ticket To Die", from the new album "Mysterium", scheduled for September 26 via High Roller Records.youtu.be/u5NuThAVVGw | hrrecords.de/PARADOX | facebook.com/paradoxthrash
NEW SINGLE WITH CORNERS OF SANCTUARY
U.S. heavy metal band CORNERS OF SANCTUARY has released the second single, "Broken Paradise" from their EP "Forever Metal", which was released earlier this year.bfan.link/broken-paradise | cornersofsanctuary.com
DEICIDE RECRUITS NEW GUITARIST
Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have recruited Jadran "Conan" Gonzalez (EXMORTUS) to replace longtime guitarist Kevin Quirion. Conan will make his live debut with DEICIDE on the band's upcoming tour with BEHEMOTH in Latin America, which kicks off on September 19 in Curitiba, Brazil.Quirion exited DEICIDE in April 2025, mainly because he was done with touring and would like to spend the extra time with his family.
HEART ANNOUNCES MORE U.S TOUR DATES
After a triumphant summer run that saw sold-out crowds and glowing reviews, HEART is answering fan demand and bringing its "Royal Flush" tour back to North America in 2026. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers will hit a new round of arenas and major markets beginning February 15 in Duluth, Georgia, with stops in Tallahassee, Biloxi, Huntsville, Little Rock, San Antonio, El Paso, Colorado Springs, Fargo, and more before wrapping March 15 in Fishers, Indiana.The artist presale begins on Wednesday, September 17. The general on-sale begins on Friday, September 19.
heart-music.com
TOMPA LINDBERG IS DEAD
Swedish death metal singer Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg passed away this morning (Sept. 16) following complications related to his ongoing cancer treatment. Despite intensive medical efforts, his life could not be saved.
He was most famous as the singer of AT THE GATES, but was during the years also a member of bands like SKITSYSTEM, GROTESQUE, DISFEAR, The CROWN, NIGHTRAGE, The LURKING FEAR, The GREAT DECEIVER, LOCK UP etc.
facebook.com/AtTheGatesOfficial | facebook.com/thecrownofficial | facebook.com/nightrageofficial
DISCHARGE, 999 AND HANDSOME DICK MANITOBA CONFIRMED FOR TIME TO ROCK
3 hardcore and punk acts have been confirmed for next year's Time To Rock festival: DISCHARGE, 999 and Handsome Dick Manitoba (ex-The DICTATORS).
The festival happens in Knislinge, Sweden on July 3-6, 2026.
More info: timetorock.se
SPLIT EP WITH SATOR AND THE HEADLINES IN OCTOBER
Swedish rock veterans SATOR have teamed up with southern Swedish punk rockers The HEADLINES for a split EP, which will be released on vinyl and digitally on October 24. There will be 2 new tracks from each band.
To celebrate the EP, there will be a release show at Medley in Malmö, Sweden on October 24. SATOR will not play though.
facebook.com/satorsweden | facebook.com/TheHeadlinesSWE | facebook.com/events/1294653732104770
NEW SINGLE WITH AQUILLA
Polish heavy metal band AQUILLA have premiered a second song, "Battalion 31", from their sophomore full-length album "Sentinels Of New Dawn", coming on October 31 through High Roller Records.youtu.be/ZjqpxXcH4KI | hrrecords.de/AQUILLA | facebook.com/AquillaOfficial
NEW SINGLE WITH MEZZROW
Following the previously released, first album single "Architects Of The Silent War", Swedish thrashers MEZZROW strikes hard with a crushing video clip for their brand new single "Symphony Of Twisted Souls".The new album will be titled "Embrace The Awakening", and is slated for a release via ROAR - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music on November 14.
mezzrow.rpm.link/symphonyPR | mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR | facebook.com/mezzrowsweden | roar-records.de
REFUSED ANNOUNCES FINAL SWEDISH TOUR DATES
It was previously announced that northern Swedish hardcore legends REFUSED's appearance at the Way Out West festival in Göteborg would be their final gig in Sweden. But now they have changed their mind and will do some more Swedish dates in December. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, September 17, and among the support acts are FIRESIDE, MILLENCOLIN and Mattias Alkberg.
The final Swedish dates are:
Dec. 11-12 - Göteborg
Dec. 13 - Norrköping
Dec. 17-18 - Stockholm
Dec. 19-21 - Umeå
facebook.com/RefusedBand
H.E.A.T GOES BACK TO SPAIN
Swedish melodic hard rockers H.E.A.T are going back to Spain next spring, and will also play in Portugal. Tickets on sale this Wednesday, September 17.Dates: facebook.com/heatsweden
SAMMY HAGAR ANNOUNCES 2026 LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
On the eve of his return to Las Vegas to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadioMusic Festival, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar today (Sept. 15) announced the return of his hit "The Best Of All Worlds" residency to Dolby Live at Park MGM for 11 performances March 11-21 and September 18-26, 2026.The 2026 residency will reunite Hagar with the powerhouse "Best Of All Worlds" band featuring fellow Hall Of Famer and original VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony, 15-time Grammy nominee and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, and multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte.
Adding to the excitement, Hagar will release "Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band - The Residency", a 19-track live album recorded during his first Dolby Live run, on October 10, 2025 via Big Machine Rock.
More details: redrocker.com
NEW SINGLE WITH ALL-STAR PROJECT KING ULTRAMEGA
Alternative rock collective KING ULTRAMEGA - featuring members of ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX, MASTODON, and SOUNDGARDEN - have returned with a haunting instrumental rendition of the AUDIOSLAVE classic "Be Yourself". This new single release once again aims to celebrate Chris Cornell's musical genius while raising funds and awareness for MusiCares. MusiCares is the Recording Academy's nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction recovery, and emergency services to those in the music community."Be Yourself" features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani on lead guitar, echoing vocalist Chris Cornell's melodic motifs and building on the song's phrasings.
youtu.be/tu2lIPEl6D0?si=8eeiA2w2i_k3PJiu | musicares.org
TRANSPORT LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 3 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Swedish heavyweigth metal veterans TRANSPORT LEAGUE have announced 3 shows in Denmark, Germany and France in late November. These dates are:Nov. 27 - Tobakken, Esbjerg, Denmark
Nov. 28 - Pitcher, Düsseldorf, Germany
Nov. 29 - Atelier des Moles, Mont Beliard, France
facebook.com/transportleague
DIMMU BORGIR COMPLETES NEW ALBUM
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have completed recording, mixing and mastering their long-awaited new album.FOZZY RELEASES COVER OF OZZY'S "Crazy Train"
FOZZY, the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO's Rich "The Duke" Ward, has surprise released its cover version of the Ozzy Osbourne classic "Crazy Train".youtu.be/D6geb7smKMA
NEW EP WITH FABRIKEN IN THE END OF THE MONTH
Swedish soft punk rockers FABRIKEN - with members from COCA CAROLA, ROLANDS GOSSKÖR etc. - will release a new EP, "Glömda Själars Land", on September 26.facebook.com/ifabriken
MÖTLEY CRÜE SINGER VINCE NEIL SUFFERED STROKE LAST CHRISTMAS
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has revealed that he suffered a stroke last Christmas, leading to the postponement of the band's Las Vegas residency.The residency, which was originally scheduled for March 28 to April 19, 2025, ended up being moved to September 2025.
The new show dates for MÖTLEY CRÜE's Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM will take place September 12 through October 3. Tickets from the original dates will remain valid for the newly announced dates.
NILE ANNOUNCES NEW BASSIST/VOCALIST
American death metal icons NILE have recruited Adam Roethlisberger as their new bassist/vocalist.Roethlisberger made his live debut with NILE last night (Friday, September 12).
instagram.com/p/DOguuryFRmG/....
THE WHO ANNOUNCES FINAL CONCERT OF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Legendary rockers The WHO have announced the grand finale of their bittersweet final tour of the U.S. and Canada. The farewell show will take place at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.Additionally, The OFFSPRING is set to join The WHO in Los Angeles next Friday, September 19 at the iconic Hollywood Bowl.
More details: thewho.com/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH CLAWFINGER
Swedish metal/rap veterans CLAWFINGER has released a new single, "Ball & Chain". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Before We All Die", which will be their first album in 18 years, and it arrives on February 20, 2026 on PERCEPTION - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.clawfinger.rpm.link/ballPR | clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldiePR | clawfinger.net | perception.music
ORAL EP TO BE RE-RELEASED ON VINYL
In the mid-90s Swedish hardcore/punks ORAL released the EP "Slagen I Blod" on CD. It will now be re-released as a 12" vinyl EP by De:Nihil Records (should be out in a few months).facebook.com/denihilrecords
NEW SINGLE WITH TESTAMENT
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT has released the second single, "Shadow People", from their upcoming album "Para Bellum", which is due on October 10 via Nuclear Blast.A funny thing is that young Swedish thrashers HOSTILIA has also released a new single today with the same title. That song comes from the upcoming album "Face the Fire", which will be out October 24 via Hammerheart Records.
youtu.be/CsWHa92QuIs | testamentlegions.com | youtu.be/9-AAt4a072I | facebook.com/hostiliathrash
TYGERS OF PAN TANG ANNOUNCES UK DATES WITH DEMON AND VOLTSTORM
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG are going to do 3 shows in the UK together with DEMON and VOLTSTORM next year. The dates are:April 29 - The Asylum, Birmingham
April 30 - Underworld, London
May 1 - The 1865, Southampton
facebook.com/tygersofpantangofficial | facebook.com/DemonBandOfficial | facebook.com/VoltstormUK
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH BLUTGOTT
German hard rock/metal act BLUTGOTT has released the new single "Beats Of War" as DEBAUCHERY version, which means thunderous hard rock with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and gritty vocals inspired by AC/DC.The song is taken from the upcoming studio album "Legions Of Metal", which will be released on October 10 via Metalville Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=NelShw6W9KA | blutgott.com | metalville-shop.com
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS PARTS WAYS WITH SINGER AND POSTPONES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have announced the departure of vocalist Joel Peters.
As a result of this change, the band's forthcoming Australian tour has been rescheduled for March 2026. All remaining UK and European shows scheduled for the rest of the year will go ahead as planned.
More details: facebook.com/PhilCampbellATBS
TWISTER SISTER REUNITE TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
TWISTED SISTER has confirmed they will storm stages worldwide in 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary.The legendary band will hit stages around the world in 2026, featuring the return of Joe "Seven" Franco on drums, a former member of TWISTED SISTER who last recorded and performed with the band in 1987 for the "Love Is For Suckers" album and tour. Playing bass will be Russell Pzütto, who has previously appeared in concert with TWISTED SISTER and has been a touring member of Dee Snider's solo projects.
Full details will be announced later..
twistedsister.com
ROBBY KRIEGER TO BE JOINED BY ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR "A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration" IN L.A.
The leading lineup of special guests has been announced for "A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration" at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 30. Joining Robby Krieger, legendary guitarist of The DOORS, for an unforgettable night of The DOORS hits will be Greg Gonzalez (CIGARETTES AFTER SEX), Perry Farrell (JANE'S ADDICTION), Fantastic Negrito, Chris Goss (MASTERS OF REALITY), Kevin Martin (CANDLEBOX), John Doe (X), Deryck Whibley (SUM 41), Robert DeLeo (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS), Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE), Steven Adler (GUNS N' ROSES), Adam Kury (CANDLEBOX) and Orianthi. Additional guests will be announced in the coming weeks.Tickets are on sale at: ticketmaster.com/event/090062FB15C86DB5
SYSTEM OF A DOWN ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR WITH QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE AND ACID BATH
SYSTEM OF A DOWN has announced a European stadium tour for the summer of 2026 with support from QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and ACID BATH.The 7-date trek will mark SYSTEM OF A DOWN's first appearances in Europe since 2017, when the Armenian-American band completed a 20-show tour that included a headlining slot at U.K.'s Download festival.
Sign up at systemofadown.com for first access to tickets starting Tuesday, September 16 at 12 p.m. local time. General on sale begins Friday, September 19 at 12 p.m. local time.
DAYGLO ABORTIONS BACK ON TOUR
After being arrested in Ohio, Canadian punk band DAYGLO ABORTIONS are back on tour in the U.S. All members have been released and they have resumed their trek.The band's Fiorito was charged with possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 drug, with a hearing scheduled for after the tour. Various sources report that the reason for the initial arrest was an issue with the plates on the rental vehicle.
PUNK TRIBUTE TO MOTÖRHEAD
MOTÖRHEAD are proud to announce "Killed By Deaf : A Punk Tribute To Motörhead", featuring 14 raucous covers from the finest punk bands on the planet. The album will be released on October 31 via BMG, and will feature bands like RANCID, PENNYWISE, LAGWAGON, GBH, The BRONX, FEAR, GBH, ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE etc. It also includes a previously unreleased version of "Neat, Neat, Neat" performed with The DAMNED.
Watch the full video of "Neat, Neat, Neat" and pre-order the album: motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeafFA
BUZZCOCKS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
English punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS will kick off their "Attitude Adjustment" tour on January 30. The European tour will last until March 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 12.Dates: facebook.com/buzzcocksofficial
DYNAZTY, BARON ROJO AND TYKETTO CONFIRMED FOR TIME TO ROCK
Time To Rock has revealed 6 more acts for next year's festival: DYNAZTY, BARON ROJO, TYKETTO, NANOWAR OF STEEL, BATTLEAXE and ALTERIUM.The festival will happen on July 3-6 in Knislinge, Sweden.
More info: timetorock.se
YEAR OF THE GOAT RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO
After 6 years, Swedish occult rockers YEAR OF THE GOAT finally return with their 4th studio album, "Trivia Goddess", arriving this Friday, September 12 on Napalm Records. As a warm-up for the album release, they have unveiled the title track as a single alongside an official music video.youtu.be/230ZvRr493c?si=HW7LiwtpfkWDhkQP | lnk.to/YearOfTheGoat-TriviaGoddess | facebook.com/yearofthegoat | napalmrecords.com/yearofthegoat
NEW MUSIC VIDEO WITH MÄDHOUSE
Austria's high-voltage glam metallers MÄDHOUSE turn the volume all the way up with their explosive new video for "Mad To The Bone". The song comes from their latest studio album, "Plead The Fifth", released in July via ROAR.youtu.be/zNyxUzL-5x0?si=A8ksKDAm15Ay-Hgu | madhouse.rpm.link/pleadthe5thPR | madhouse-official.com | roar-records.de
DEAD BOYS RELEASES CHRISTMAS SINGLE
It's less than 6 weeks to Halloween, and here comes the first Christmas single.Cleveland's own punk legends DEAD BOYS have made a cover of The RAVERS' 1977 classic "(It's Gonna Be A) Punk Rock Christmas". The lineup features original guitarist Cheetah Chrome together with new singer Mark Thorn, Clem Burke (BLONDIE, rip) and Glen Matlock (SEX PISTOLS, RICH KIDS).
DEAD BOYS are going on a tour on the U.S. West Coast from September 14 to 27. There should also be a new album sooner or later.
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DUFF McKAGAN TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM
Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has unveiled details about "Lighthouse: Live From London", an all-new live album and full-length concert film recorded last October during his sold-out "Lighthouse Tour '24".The 19-track collection will be available in a wide variety of formats, including digital, CD Digipak, CD + Blu-ray Digipak, 2LP 180g Black vinyl, and limited edition 2LP 180g Black vinyl.
"Lighthouse: Live From London" arrives on Friday, October 31.
As a first taste, "Longfeather" is now available for streaming: youtu.be/8u8r046TLLw?si=cMdkleUlFRic5ip9
This live release also features a very special guest appearance by SEX PISTOLS co-founding guitarist Steve Jones that sees the 2 friends (and NEUROTIC OUTSIDERS bandmates) joining forces for once-in-a-lifetime renditions of Johnny Thunders' "Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory" and David Bowie's "Heroes", the latter of which can be viewed now at McKagan's official YouTube channel: youtu.be/GU1KxogOQPc?si=desUGGEfZjdno1m1
Pre-order: DuffMcKagan.lnk.to/LighthouseLive
CHARLES HÅRFAGER TO REUNITE FOR ÖREBRO PUNKFEST
Swedish trallpunk band CHARLES HÅRFAGER are going to reunite for a show at Örebro Punkfest in their hometown Örebro, which happens on October 9-11.facebook.com/orebropunkfest | facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579359791741
ONSLAUGHT ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
UK thrash legends ONSLAUGHT have announced a European tour in January/February 2026.More info: facebook.com/onslaughtuk
NEVERMORE AND HAMMERFALL CONFIRMED FOR PROGPOWER USA
ENSIFERUM, ELUVEITIE, CONCEPTION, EVERGREY, NEVERMORE, HAMMERFALL, CRIMSON GLORY and The GATHERING (featuring Anneke Van Giersbergen) are among the confirmed artists for next year's ProgPower USA festival, set to take place September 9-12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The remaining tickets for days 3 and 4 will go on sale on Saturday, October 11. Ticket sale dates for days 1 and 2 have not yet been announced.
More information: progpowerusa.com
MÅRTEN TOLANDER OF BEAT BUTCHERS IS DEAD
One of the founders of Swedish record label Beat Butchers, Mårten Tolander, has passed away after a battle against cancer.Mårten was also drummer of the melodic punk rock band COCA CAROLA. He have already been replaced in the band by David Persson (STRIKT), which Mårten wanted.
Both Beat Butchers and COCA CAROLA has existed since the 80s.
facebook.com/cocacarolaofficiella | facebook.com/BeatButchers | facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007617587030
FORMER SODOM DRUMMER ATOMIC STEIF IS DEAD
Former SODOM drummer Atomic Steif, whose real name was Guido Richter, passed away last week. No further details regarding his death are currently available.Atomic Steif was a member of SODOM between 1993 and 1995. He also played with LIVING DEATH, ASSASSIN, HOLY MOSES and VIOLENT FORCE.
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NEW SINGLE WITH DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG
DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG) - the project featuring former ACCEPT members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Peter Baltes (bass) and Stefan Kaufmann (guitar), along with Udo's son Sven Dirkschneider (drums), Manuela Bibert (vocals) and Mathias Dieth (guitar) - has released a new single, "Babylon". The track will appear on the new album, "Babylon", due on October 3 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
youtu.be/neEh2GrGvOo
RUDY SARZO, BRAD GILLIS AND TOMMY ALDRIDGE REUNITE FOR THE WHO COVER
Canadian-born Rick Hughes is renowned for his powerful voice as the lead singer of the legendary metal band SWORD, and of the hard rock band SAINTS & SINNERS, as well as a seasoned performer with hundreds of headlining shows in Canada, America, Europe and Japan over the years, and his superb stage performances while opening for bands such as METALLICA, MOTÖRHEAD, Alice Cooper and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. So when it was time for him to record "Redemption", his first international solo album, he spared no expenses and efforts to make this album a great one, hiring producer John Webster (AEROSMITH, MÖTLEY CRÜE, AC/DC) and renting HippoSonic Recording Studio (formerly known as Little Mountain Studios) in Vancouver to record this opus.And what does that have to do with the headline you might ask? Well, the first single was released yesterday, and it's a supercharged version of THE WHO's classic "The Real Me" - reuniting after 43 years Ozzy Osbourne's superband consisting of Brad Gillis on guitar, Rudy Sarzo on bass and Tommy Aldridge on drums. This is the band that did the last leg of the "Diary Of A Madman" tour in 1982 after the tragic departure of the great Randy Rhoads, and that then recorded Ozzy's classic live album "Speak Of The Devil".
This very special song is part of the upcoming Rick Hughes album "Redemption", a collection of great rock songs to be released on Friday, October 24 on CD, vinyl, and digital format worldwide by Deko Entertainment, and featuring more great collaborations with some famous musicians.
Pick up the limited-edition bundle (100 copies) that includes a collectible 7" vinyl of "The Real Me" signed by Rick Hughes, Brad Gillis, Tommy Aldridge and Rudy Sarzo at: dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/rick-hughes
Check out the video: youtu.be/GIKd_empXj8
FLIPPER's BRUCE LOOSE IS DEAD
Bruce Loose of FLIPPER has passed away. Bruce passed earlier this week after having health issues for the past few years.Bruce was a founding member of the band, handling vocals and bass until 2015, when he voluntarily withdrew from the band.
MEMBERS OF AEROSMITH AND EXTREME TO HONOR OZZY AT MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards today (Sept. 5) revealed a powerhouse tribute of rock and roll royalty with AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud and EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt, all coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greatest hits.The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by LL Cool J, airs live coast to coast from New York's UBS Arena, airing Sunday, September 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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THE CULT ANNOUNCES VINYL REISSUES
The CULT will reissue the 2 albums "Choice Of Weapon" and "Hidden City" on vinyl on October 17 via Cooking Vinyl.Originally released in 2012 and 2016, respectively, the albums form part of a trilogy that witnessed the rebirth of the band.
facebook.com/officialcult
NEW SINGLE WITH MEMORIES OF OLD
British epic symphonic power metal group MEMORIES OF OLD have released the second single, "Fly Away Together", from their upcoming sophomore album "Never Stop Believing", out on October 24 via Limb Music.youtu.be/jhqXuURfLSc?si=o-9LEQQ6oEJrNUHE | orcd.co/moo-never-stop-believing | news.limb-music.com/moo-nsb | memoriesofold.co.uk
NEW SINGLE WITH GATUPLAN IN THE END OF THE MONTH
Swedish punk rock band GATUPLAN will release a new single, "Paranoja", on September 26.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063715355022
NEW SINGLE WITH SPARZANZA
Swedish hard rock/metal band SPARZANZA are back with a new single, "Fear The Night", which is the last single before the album, "From Dust To Darkness", arrives on October 3 via Despotz Records.
found.ee/fearthenight | facebook.com/sparzanza | facebook.com/DespotzRecords
NEW SINGLE WITH VÄRLDEN BRINNER
Swedish punk rockers VÄRLDEN BRINNER has released the new single "Förlåt".
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NEW SINGLE WITH MERIDIAN
Danish heavy metal band MERIDIAN once again open the gates to their upcoming self-titled album with a storming new single, "Crown The King Of Violence".The new album will be their fifth, and it will be released on September 19 through From The Vaults.
bfan.link/mrd-crown | facebook.com/meridian.metal | fromthevaults.dk
EXTINCTION OF MANKIND TO RECORD NEW LP
British crust punk veterans EXTINCTION OF MANKIND have booked the studio in November to record a new LP.The band is also looking for a live drummer in the West Yorkshire/Lancashire area for gigs abroad due to family commitments for Goldy.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050179793003
NEW SINGLE WITH MIKE TRAMP
Danish vocalist and guitarist Mike Tramp has released the official visualizer for his latest single, "All Burn In Hell", from the upcoming album "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. III", which is the third album in a series where he reinterprets songs from his former hard rock band WHITE LION. As was the case with "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. I" and "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. II" once again sees Tramp accompanied by his current solo band."Songs Of White Lion - Vol. III" will arrive on September 19 via Frontiers Music Srl.
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SLIPKNOT's "Duality" SURPASSES 1 BILLION STREAMS ON SPOTIFY
SLIPKNOT's classic song "Duality" has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.NEW SINGLE WITH THE GUILT
Southern Swedish electro/punk/riotgrrrl duo The GUILT has released a new single, "Naked On My Own". It's the second taste of their new album, "Naked Rat Race", which will be released through Icons Creating Evil Art in January 2026.Warning: The video contains bright flashing lights and should not be viewed by people suffering from epilepsy.
youtu.be/MVIGYwjpG_8?si=9OWxjnSwMLrO3gCb | facebook.com/theguiltsweden | icea.se
NEW SINGLE WITH LINX
Montreal industrial rock duo LINX release "One Step", the new single from the upcoming debut album, "Annihilation", which will be released on October 10 via Metalville Records.The track is described as a fun catchy song with Joan Jett's rock n roll vibes and goth elements.
youtube.com/watch?v=IP4-_Bp6QkE | facebook.com/linxband | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH SIENA ROOT
Swedish root rockers SIENA ROOT has released the final preview from their upcoming live album, "Made In KuBa". The single is a song called "Tales Of Independence".The album will be released on October 3 via Perception.
sienaroot.rpm.link/talesFB | perception.music | facebook.com/sienaroot
RE-RELEASE OF GRAVE DIGGER's 2 FIRST ALBUMS IN OCTOBER
Listenable Records will re-release the 2 first albums - "Heavy Metal Breakdown" and "Witch Hunter" - with German heavy metal legends GRAVE DIGGER on both CD and LP on October 31.Pre-order: shop-listenable.net/en/1166_grave-digger
facebook.com/gravediggerofficial | facebook.com/listenablerecs
DIRKSCHNEIDER, DORO, LOUDNESS AND VOIVOD CONFIRMED FOR HELL'S HEROES VIII
Between March 19-21, 2026 Hell's Heroes VIII will happen at Houston's White Oak Music Hall. Among the confirmed acts are the BATHORY tribute BLOOD FIRE DEATH (featuring current and former members of WATAIN, EMPEROR, MAYHEM, AURA NOIR, and more), Japan's premier heavy metal ensemble LOUDNESS, German metal legend Doro Pesch (performing WARLOCK's 1987 LP "Triumph And Agony"), Norwegian black metal legends ENSLAVED (performing their 1987 debut LP "Vikingligr Veldi"), German legend Udo Dirkschneider (performing a special "Balls To The Wall" set in honor of the ACCEPT LP's 40th anniversary), and Canadian avant-garde legends VOIVOD (delivering a fully 80s set).
Other confirmed artists are TANKARD, SANCTUARY, DESTRUCTION, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, GRAND MAGUS, HELLBUTCHER, MANILLA ROAD, JAG PANZER, H.O.L.M.E.S - The Sound Of W.A.S.P etc. etc.
Tickets: ticketmaster.com/event/3A006271FF1642DA
MORE INFO ABOUT THE DAYGLO ABORTIONS ARREST
As reported here yesterday (Sept. 2), 4 days ago, while on tour, Murray Acton and Matthew Fiorito of the Canadian punk band DAYGLO ABORTIONS were arrested by the Ashland County sheriff's office. Details have now been released regarding the charges. Fiorito has been charged with drug possession in the 5th degree, which is considered a minor drug offence in Ohio. Acton has been removed from the held persons list, which may signify that no charges will be filed against him.facebook.com/TheDaygloAbortions
THE MAN BEHIND HUGO FJÄDERBEN KALASET IS DEAD
Swedish punk Johan "Vovven" Andersson, the man behind the punk festival Hugo Fjäderben Kalaset and a member of the band KURT OLVARS REBELLER, has passed away.facebook.com/kurtolvarsrebeller
SEX PISTOLS POSTPONE SOUTH AND NORTH AMERICAN TOURS
SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter have been forced to postpone their upcoming South and North American tours due to guitarist Steve Jones breaking his wrist. It's by the way his 70th birthday today (Sept. 3).The performances will be postponed and rescheduled when Steve has fully recovered.
facebook.com/cartercookjonesmatlock
SAXON ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR FRANCE
SAXON are pleased to announce their rescheduled French dates.
The new dates are:
May 15 - Zénith, Nantes
May 16 - Zénith, Toulouse
May 17 - Zénith, Paris
Tickets and more info: saxon747.com
FOREIGNER TO CELEBRATE 50 IN EUROPE NEXT SUMMER
Melodic rock legends FOREIGNER will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026, and they are coming to Europe in the summer.Pre-sale starts today (Sept. 3), and general sale go live on Friday, September 5.
Dates & tickets: foreigneronline.com/tour
SWEDISH TRIBUTE TO THE WHO
To celebrate the legendary THE WHO, a Swedish supergroup with Mats Ronander, Meja, Janne Åström and Conny Bloom (ELECTRIC BOYS) plus musicians are going on a Swedish tour in the fall."The Music From Tommy & Quadrophenia by The Who", as the tour is called, will feature songs from the rock opera albums "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia".
More details: thewho2025.se
FORMER AMON AMARTH MEMBERS FORM NEW BAND
FIMBUL WINTER, the new Swedish death metal band featuring 3 former AMON AMARTH members, will release its debut EP, "What Once Was", on November 14. The project consists of original AMON AMARTH members Niko Kaukinen on drums and Anders Biazzi (formerly Anders Hansson) on guitar, and former AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson on lead guitar. Completing the lineup is Clint Williams on vocals.The EP features session bass by Tobias Cristiansson (NECROPHOBIC, GRAVE, DISMEMBER).
THE WHO TO RE-RELEASE "Who Are You" WITH LOTS OF EXTRA STUFF
"Who Are You", THE WHO's 8th studio album, will be released in a suite of formats including a super deluxe edition this October 31 featuring over 70 unreleased tracks including never-before-heard versions of the title track "Who Are You", newly mixed live tracks from their first tour without original drummer Keith Moon and candid recordings of the band rehearsing in 1977 and 1978. Also included in the 7CD/1 Blu-ray set are brand-new Atmos and stereo mixes by Steven Wilson. The album will also be released as a deluxe 4LP box set, a 2CD deluxe edition, and limited-edition colored and half-speed master vinyl editions.The album was originally released in August 1978. It was tragically the last album to feature legendary drummer Keith Moon, who died on August 23, a week after its release.
thewho.lnk.to/WhoAreYouSDEPR | youtu.be/WjFKiSu2yqU | thewho.com
2 MEMBERS OF DAYGLO ABORTIONS ARRESTED IN USA
Canadian punks DAYGLO ABORTIONS were on a U.S. tour, and on August 29 the band played in Ohio. The next day, 2 members, Murray Acton and Matthew Fiorito, were arrested by the Ashland County sheriff's office. No charges have been filed yet, but as of the now (Sept. 2), the members are still detained.Keep an eye on facebook.com/TheDaygloAbortions for possible updates..
ORIGINAL TESLA MEMBERS HAVE A NEW BAND WITH EX-MEMBERS OF W.A.S.P. AND SALIVA
TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat has teamed up with original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch in a new band called TERMINAL. Joining the duo in the new group are former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and original SALIVA singer Josey Scott.instagram.com/p/DOEPSY6ES5u/....
EASY ACTION CONFIRMED FOR TIME TO ROCK
Swedish melodic rock band EASY ACTION have been confirmed for the Time To Rock festival in Knislinge, Sweden.The festival will happen on July 3-6, 2026. Among the other confirmed acts are Geoff tate's OPERATION: MINDCRIME, GOTTHARD, CRIMSON GLORY, FOGHAT, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, The HAUNTED, CRUCIFIED BARBARA etc.
facebook.com/timetorockfestival
NEW SINGLE WITH ANGELES
LA hard rock veterans ANGELES has released a brand new music video for their new song "Get It Done", coming out soon on Dark Star Records/Sony Music.youtu.be/QKYoJA3c4Go?si=1G1SSyw-y1ftttFY | angelesband.com
DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR WITH EXTREME
DEF LEPPARD have announced a tour in the UK and Europe next summer with special guests EXTREME. Concert Club members will get first access to tickets and VIP packages tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, September 5.Dates: facebook.com/defleppard
NEW ALBUM WITH HELL IN THE CLUB IN NOVEMBER
Hard rockers HELL IN THE CLUB will release a new album, "Joker In The Pack", on November 7 through Frontiers Music Srl.Check out "Magnetars" for a first taste: youtu.be/nis6V6vvK38?si=a_HUdHIjOdEgjxsx
facebook.com/hellintheclub | frontiers.it
VICTORY SIGNS WITH SPV/STEAMHAMMER
German hard rock legends VICTORY, helmed by guitarist and songwriter Herman Frank (ex-ACCEPT), have signed with SPV/Steamhammer. A new studio album is scheduled for release in autumn 2026, preceded by 3 lead singles, including videos.
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