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Poppy Announces 2026 Constantly Nowhere Tour Dates Today, the incredible 2x GRAMMY-nominated transcendent singer, songwriter, and subversive performance artist, Poppy, announces her upcomingConstantly Nowhere North American tour. She’s joined by French metalcore group, Landmvrks, and post-hardcore band Thousand Below on the Live Nation-promoted run. Tickets are first available with a CITI presale (details below). The Artist ticket presale begins at 12:00 PM local time…

Poppy Announces 2026 Constantly Nowhere Tour Dates

Today, the incredible 2x GRAMMY-nominated transcendent singer, songwriter, and subversive performance artist, Poppy, announces her upcomingConstantly Nowhere North American tour. She’s joined by French metalcore group, Landmvrks, and post-hardcore…

Santana And Doobie Brothers Announce 2026 “Oneness” Tour Classic rock legends Carlos Santana and The Doobie Brothers have just announced a massive North American tour in 2026, billed as "The Oneness Tour". SANTANA and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Oneness 2026 tour dates: June 13 - Tinley Park, Illinois - Credit Union 1 AmphitheatreJune 15 - Grand Rapids, Michigan - Acrisure AmphitheaterJune 17 - Cincinnati - Riverbend Music Center…

Santana And Doobie Brothers Announce 2026 “Oneness” Tour

Classic rock legends Carlos Santana and The Doobie Brothers have just announced a massive North American tour in 2026, billed as "The Oneness Tour". SANTANA and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Oneness 2026 tour dates: June 13 - Tinley Park, Illinois -…

Gorillaz and Fontaines D.C. Members Team Up For “Flags” Today, War Child Records releases "Flags" - a brand new song by Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest - taken from the highly anticipated forthcoming HELP(2) album. "Flags" is the crowning collaboration on HELP(2), a powerful reflection on youth and selfhood written by Damon Albarn (Blur//Gorillaz), Grian Chatten (Fontaines D.C.) and recording artist/poet Kae Tempest. Produced by Albarn, James Ford, Marta Salogni and Toby L, the track stands as a bold statement of resilience – finding strength within and solidarity with others.

Gorillaz and Fontaines D.C. Members Team Up For “Flags”

Today, War Child Records releases "Flags" - a brand new song by Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest - taken from the highly anticipated forthcoming HELP(2) album. "Flags" is the crowning collaboration on HELP(2), a powerful reflection…

CrashDiet Returns With New Video For “Satizfaction” Swedish glam metal torchbearers CRASHDÏET are back with their seventh studio album, Art of Chaos, set for release on May 8th via Ninetone Records. The band describes it as “the ten sleaziest tracks we’ve written in ages” — a high-voltage return to the raw attitude, big hooks, and filthy swagger that defined their early sound. Packed with big choruses, razor-sharp riffs, and that signature CRASHDÏET punch, Art of Chaos marks a fresh chapter for the band while staying true to the spirit that built their legacy.

CrashDiet Returns With New Video For “Satizfaction”

Swedish glam metal torchbearers CRASHDÏET are back with their seventh studio album, Art of Chaos, set for release on May 8th via Ninetone Records. The band describes it as “the ten sleaziest tracks we’ve written in ages” — a high-voltage return…

Ingested Release “Merciless Reflection” From New Album “Denigration” UK technical death metal stalwarts INGESTED will release their Denigration full-length on May 8th via Metal Blade Records. For nearly two decades, Manchester's INGESTED has stood as one of the UK's most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, they've evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse.

Ingested Release “Merciless Reflection” From New Album “Denigration”

UK technical death metal stalwarts INGESTED will release their Denigration full-length on May 8th via Metal Blade Records. For nearly two decades, Manchester's INGESTED has stood as one of the UK's most uncompromising forces in…

Angela Gossow Is Not Returning As Arch Enemy Singer Despite Rumors The former singer and current band manager for Arch Enemy has announced that, despite persistent online rumors, she is not returning to the band as their singer. Angela Gossow publicly commented on her social media platforms: "It's not ME! But thank you for all the love! I am really excited to be involved in this new chapter as the manager. This is gonna CRUSH!"

Angela Gossow Is Not Returning As Arch Enemy Singer Despite Rumors

The former singer and current band manager for Arch Enemy has announced that, despite persistent online rumors, she is not returning to the band as their singer. Angela Gossow publicly commented on her social media platforms: "It's…

The Narrator Drops Heavy New Video For “Stasis” Modern Metalcore outfit THE NARRATOR have announced the release of their sophomore album, Phosphor, on May 8th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to their acclaimed debut album Lore offers ten smashing songs that respond to the global crisis with inner exhaustion and shows how close hope and self-destruction are to each other. The unfulfilled desire for change comes to life on the brand new single, 'Stasis', which features groove-laced verses, anthemic choruses and the voice of Severin Sailer from new bloods Avralize.

The Narrator Drops Heavy New Video For “Stasis”

Modern Metalcore outfit THE NARRATOR have announced the release of their sophomore album, Phosphor, on May 8th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to their acclaimed debut album Lore offers ten smashing songs that respond to the global…

mclusky Release Video For “I Know Computer” mclusky release i sure am getting sick of this bowling alley, a six-song mini album featuring four new tracks as well as two songs previously available digitally only, on March 20th. the release follows the 2025 album, the world is still here and so are we, the u.k. outfit’s first new album in over 20 years. it debuted in the top 20 on the rock, alternative, and independent sales charts.

mclusky Release Video For “I Know Computer”

mclusky release i sure am getting sick of this bowling alley, a six-song mini album featuring four new tracks as well as two songs previously available digitally only, on March 20th. the release follows the 2025 album, the world is still here and so are…

The Melvins & Napalm Death Form Form Supergroup “Savage Imperial Death March” The Melvins and Napalm Death join forces for Savage Imperial Death March, a true collaboration - not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands. The album shares its name with the bands’ Savage Imperial Death March tours from 2016 and 2025, but marks their first full-length studio collaboration under the moniker. Yesterday, the first track from the album, “Tossing Coins Into The Fountain Of Fuck,” premiered.

The Melvins & Napalm Death Form Form Supergroup “Savage Imperial Death March”

The Melvins and Napalm Death join forces for Savage Imperial Death March, a true collaboration - not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands. The album shares its name with the bands’ Savage Imperial…

Black Lung Premiere New Video For “Forever Beyond Me” BLACK LUNG illustrate the pitfalls of the online world with their electrifying new video 'Forever Beyond Me' as the final advance single from the American psych rockers' forthcoming new full-length "Forever Beyond". The fifth album from the Baltimore, Maryland heavy outfit is set for release on March 6, 2026. BLACK LUNG comment on 'Forever Beyond Me': "I wrote this riff after seeing St.

Black Lung Premiere New Video For “Forever Beyond Me”

BLACK LUNG illustrate the pitfalls of the online world with their electrifying new video 'Forever Beyond Me' as the final advance single from the American psych rockers' forthcoming new full-length "Forever Beyond". The fifth album from the…

Dave Grohl’s Daughter, Violet Bursts Onto The Scene With New Song “Thum” Violet Grohl, the daughter of Nirvana and Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl, is quickly making waves as her new single and video for "Thum" are gaining momentum with both fans and moving up the rock charts. The song has a '90s throwback sound while still feeling current and fresh. Violet Grohl stated: The THUM music video is finally yours!! I had the most amazing time shooting this with such an incredible team:) a massive thank you to Kim Gordon for lending me her iconic X-girl tee x For more on Violet Grohl, visit:

Dave Grohl’s Daughter, Violet Bursts Onto The Scene With New Song “Thum”

Violet Grohl, the daughter of Nirvana and Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl, is quickly making waves as her new single and video for "Thum" are gaining momentum with both fans and moving up the rock charts. The song has a '90s…

Laibach Goes Full Dance Floor With New Song “Allgorhythm” Laibach, never a band to get pigeon-holed into sounding the same on every album, has returned with their first single from their upcoming new album "Musick". The song entitled "Allgorhythm" can be seen and heard in the video below: Slovenian collective Laibach have announced details of a new album, MUSICK, their first studio album of original material since 2014’s Spectre.

Laibach Goes Full Dance Floor With New Song “Allgorhythm”

Laibach, never a band to get pigeon-holed into sounding the same on every album, has returned with their first single from their upcoming new album "Musick". The song entitled "Allgorhythm" can be seen and heard in the video below:…

Goth Rock Fans Are Loving Magic Wands New Song “Wishing Well” Goth rock fans are loving the brand new single by Magic Wands. "Wishing Well" has a modern sound, yet still hearkens back to the early days of bands like The Cure and Siouxsie And The Banshees in many ways. With an insistent rhythm and swirling guitars, plus a vocal that adds to its hazy atmosphere, the song sounds like an immediate post-punk meets shoegaze classic.

Goth Rock Fans Are Loving Magic Wands New Song “Wishing Well”

Goth rock fans are loving the brand new single by Magic Wands. "Wishing Well" has a modern sound, yet still hearkens back to the early days of bands like The Cure and Siouxsie And The Banshees in many ways. With an insistent rhythm and…

Mad Reign Returns 40 Years Later With “On The Fade” MAD REIGN founder Brent "Turmoil" Turner is back with a new line-up and new music. "On The Fade" is the first song to be released by MAD REIGN in many years and commemorates the band's 40th Anniversary. MAD REIGN isBrent Turner / guitarBrad Brooks ( MC- 5 ) / lead vocalsAndy Galeon ( Death Angel ) / drums…

Mad Reign Returns 40 Years Later With “On The Fade”

MAD REIGN founder Brent "Turmoil" Turner is back with a new line-up and new music. "On The Fade" is the first song to be released by MAD REIGN in many years and commemorates the band's 40th Anniversary. MAD REIGN isBrent Turner / guitarBrad…

Metal Church Launch New Video For “Brainwash Game” Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, Dead To Rights, scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The band released the first single from the album called F.A.F.O. and has now released the new song and video for "Brainwash Game". Metal Church has an all-new lineup that features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoef alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen. For more on Metal Church, visit:

Metal Church Launch New Video For “Brainwash Game”

Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, Dead To Rights, scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The band released the first single from the album called F.A.F.O. and has now released the new song and video for "Brainwash…

THE XCERTS Drop New Rock Anthem “do it to myself” Today, The XCERTS return with their first original music since 2023, unveiling the anthemic new single “do it to myself,” their debut release for their new record label FLG Records. A frenetic, grunge-laden alt-rock statement, the track finds the Aberdeen-formed, Brighton-based trio reconnecting with the raw urgency that first defined them, while retaining the melodic heft and emotional clarity earned over more than two decades together.

THE XCERTS Drop New Rock Anthem “do it to myself”

Today, The XCERTS return with their first original music since 2023, unveiling the anthemic new single “do it to myself,” their debut release for their new record label FLG Records. A frenetic, grunge-laden alt-rock statement, the track finds the…

Listen To Roxx Gang Singer Kevin Steele’s First Solo Single “Snake Charmer” Kevin Steele recently announced his first solo album, One Thing Left To Do, that will be released on February 27, 2026, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. The first single “Snake Charmer” is out now on digital services and Kevin now releases the lyric video for the single "Snake Charmer was one of the first songs we recorded and it's one of my favorite songs on the record.

Listen To Roxx Gang Singer Kevin Steele’s First Solo Single “Snake Charmer”

Kevin Steele recently announced his first solo album, One Thing Left To Do, that will be released on February 27, 2026, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. The first single “Snake Charmer” is out now on digital…

Punk In The Park Road Show Features The Adicts, Dead Kennedys, Fear, Agnostic Front And More Initial Dates Announced For Punk In The Park Road Show Punk Rock & Craft Beer Tasting Festival: April 18 – Pittsburgh, PA, May 2 – Orlando, FL, May 23 – Vallejo, CA All Three Shows Will Be Headlined By The Adicts, With Varied Lineups In Each Market Tickets On Sale Now At www.PunkInThePark.com Details have been announced for the first three dates of…

Punk In The Park Road Show Features The Adicts, Dead Kennedys, Fear, Agnostic Front And More

Initial Dates Announced For Punk In The Park Road Show Punk Rock & Craft Beer Tasting Festival: April 18 – Pittsburgh, PA, May 2 – Orlando, FL, May 23 – Vallejo, CA All Three Shows Will Be Headlined By The…

Hair Metal Fans, Check out “Stone Cold Lover” By Shiraz Lane Finnish rock band SHIRAZ LANE unveils their new single, “Stone Cold Lover,” taken from their latest studio album, ‘In Vertigo,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official music video, available below. The band shares: “The official music video for 'Stone Cold Lover' blends explosive live energy with behind-the-scenes moments, seasoned with professional studio footage. That balance mirrors the past year for us perfectly - finalizing 'In Vertigo' in the studio, then taking those songs out and ripping them live.

Hair Metal Fans, Check out “Stone Cold Lover” By Shiraz Lane

Finnish rock band SHIRAZ LANE unveils their new single, “Stone Cold Lover,” taken from their latest studio album, ‘In Vertigo,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official music video, available below.…

Playlist Of The Dirtiest Riffs By Eddie Van Halen Van Halen hit the scene with their debut album and never looked back. Known as one of the greatest and most innovative guitar players in rock music history, Edward Van Halen blazed a trail unlike any before him, using harmonics, tapping techniques, and bringing different tones and sounds into the world of music. Below is a playlist of 28 Van Halen songs that are some of the heaviest, fiercest, and downright nastiest guitar playing by the guitar god himself.

Playlist Of The Dirtiest Riffs By Eddie Van Halen

Van Halen hit the scene with their debut album and never looked back. Known as one of the greatest and most innovative guitar players in rock music history, Edward Van Halen blazed a trail unlike any before him, using harmonics, tapping techniques,…

WASP Announces Massive North America Tour With K.K.’s Priest W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their first four albums. Tickets and VIP: www.WASPnation.com General on-sale: Friday, FEB 13th at 10am local time "1984 To Headless", the Fall 2026 North American Tour, W.A.S.P.

WASP Announces Massive North America Tour With K.K.’s Priest

W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their…

Japanese Metal Legends Loudness Announce 45th Anniversary Tour Japanese metal icons Loudness have announced specific tour dates for their 45th-anniversary tour, including dates in the U.S. Loudness states: “The 45th anniversary year has finally begun. We will brush up on the best of the best songs and look back on the 45th anniversary of classic songs, and feature songs that have not been played much before. Let’s all celebrate the 45th anniversary with a blast, forget about the dullness of the day!!”

Japanese Metal Legends Loudness Announce 45th Anniversary Tour

Japanese metal icons Loudness have announced specific tour dates for their 45th-anniversary tour, including dates in the U.S. Loudness states: “The 45th anniversary year has finally begun. We will brush up on the best of the best songs…

Prog Rock Legends ASIA Release Live Video For “Only Time Will Tell” Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA shares their new live version of “Only Time Will Tell,” taken from the upcoming live album ‘Asia – Live In England,’ out on March 13, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The single arrives alongside an official live video, available below. Geoff Downes commented on the new rendition of "Only Time Will Tell": “This was the second single from the first album in the USA, but on this side of the Atlantic, the label chose this as the first single, due to the trumpet fanfare intro and themes, which became a kind of 1980s perennial sound technique.

Prog Rock Legends ASIA Release Live Video For “Only Time Will Tell”

Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA shares their new live version of “Only Time Will Tell,” taken from the upcoming live album ‘Asia – Live In England,’ out on March 13, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The single arrives…

They Might Be Giants Announce New Album, Listen To Song “Wu-Tang” Today, Brooklyn legends They Might Be Giants proudly announce the arrival of their highly anticipated new LP, “The World Is to Dig”. The 18-song album arrives April 14th in all formats at TMBGshop.com and on streaming services; plus an exclusive 180-gram vinyl color variant will be available at indie retail shops on April 17th. This is the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Grammy-nominated “BOOK”, and the project blends sharp songwriting and bold experimentation into a refreshingly original collection.

They Might Be Giants Announce New Album, Listen To Song “Wu-Tang”

Today, Brooklyn legends They Might Be Giants proudly announce the arrival of their highly anticipated new LP, “The World Is to Dig”. The 18-song album arrives April 14th in all formats at TMBGshop.com and on streaming services; plus…

Sylosis Drop Heavy Video For “Lacerations” Today, SYLOSIS have revealed the third single from their fiercly anticipated record, The New Flesh, due to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is being hailed as a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force. Today's new single, the psychological heavy-hitter 'Lacerations', showcases SYLOSIS at a career apex - stacked with anthemic hooks, razor sharp, and heavy-as-hell.

Sylosis Drop Heavy Video For “Lacerations”

Today, SYLOSIS have revealed the third single from their fiercly anticipated record, The New Flesh, due to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is being hailed as a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and…

KPOP Sensations BTS Perform Live For First Time In 3 Years on Netflix Netflix has announced the following on the BTS live stream: It’s time to dust off that light stick — BTS is officially back. For the first time in three years (and nine months, but who’s counting?), the septet is making their highly anticipated return to the stage to perform live globally on Netflix, included in all plans. Audiences and fans will see RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook take back the stage as a unit for a performance in Seoul’s historic Gwanghwamun Square.

KPOP Sensations BTS Perform Live For First Time In 3 Years on Netflix

Netflix has announced the following on the BTS live stream: It’s time to dust off that light stick — BTS is officially back. For the first time in three years (and nine months, but who’s counting?), the septet is making their…

Mushroomhead and Jeffrey Nothing Settles Their Differences Jeffrey Nothing has posted the following info regarding his dispute with Mushroomhead: As a lot of you know, there has been an ongoing lawsuit between myself and my former band. I'm happy to report that the situation is settled and over. From here out, there will be nothing negative about Mushroomhead or Skinny on my page. He came to the table amicably and honorably and we found a solution that made both of us happy.

Mushroomhead and Jeffrey Nothing Settles Their Differences

Jeffrey Nothing has posted the following info regarding his dispute with Mushroomhead: As a lot of you know, there has been an ongoing lawsuit between myself and my former band. I'm happy to report that the situation is settled and over.…

Watch Green Day Perform At Super Bowl LX Green Day opened Super Bowl XL with a highly praised concert performance, playing several of their main hits, including "American Idiot". Click the link below to watch the show directly on YouTube: The band was censored for the "F" word in American Idiot, which caused a huge roar from the fans in attendance.

Watch Green Day Perform At Super Bowl LX

Green Day opened Super Bowl XL with a highly praised concert performance, playing several of their main hits, including "American Idiot". Click the link below to watch the show directly on YouTube: The band was censored for the "F" word in American Idiot,…

Puscifer Ft. Tool Singer Release “Bad Wolf” Video Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t (Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG) is out now. The collection marks Puscifer’s first new album in five years and finds the trio of Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell, and Carina Round embracing the post-punk influences that shaped their early musical experiences, channeling those roots into a darker, more guitar-driven sound. “Oral Tradition, the practice of passing down legends, myths, and metaphors, has always fascinated me,” Keenan reflects.

Puscifer Ft. Tool Singer Release “Bad Wolf” Video

Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t (Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG) is out now. The collection marks Puscifer’s first new album in five years and finds the trio of Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell, and Carina Round embracing the…

Lizzy Borden’s The Murderess Metal Road Show Returns Few live albums capture spectacle, danger, and pure heavy-metal theater the way Lizzy Borden – The Murderess Metal Road Show does. Recorded at the height of the band’s rise, this ferocious live set documents Lizzy Borden in full command—blades flashing, crowds roaring, and American metal exploding from the Sunset Strip straight onto wax. Now, Brutal Planet Records brings this legendary performance back in a…

Lizzy Borden’s The Murderess Metal Road Show Returns

Few live albums capture spectacle, danger, and pure heavy-metal theater the way Lizzy Borden – The Murderess Metal Road Show does. Recorded at the height of the band’s rise, this ferocious live set documents Lizzy Borden in full command—blades…