Long-running groove metal act DevilDriver has shared "Dead in the Water," the latest single from its upcoming 11th album, "Strike and Kill," due July 10, 2026, via Napalm Records (pre-order here). "This is one of the most positive songs I've ever written lyrically, coming from a very dark time straight into blinding light," frontman Dez... Continue Reading →
Nashville-based modern rock artist J Noire has signed to Vaux Records, one of the first acts to join the newly formed label created by former Rise Records founder and owner Craig Ericson. "When the owner of Vaux Records moved onto my mom's street, I had no idea it would lead to where we are today," J Noire said. "It's a total dream... Continue Reading →
Motionless in White, which will release its new album "Decades" on July 17, 2026, via Roadrunner Records, has set the second leg of its 2026 U.S. headline tour, titled the Sweat and Blood Tour, for the fall. Kicking off Oct. 30 in Worcester, Massachusetts, this leg will feature Dayseeker as direct support, along with The... Continue Reading →
Fresh off a spring tour opening for Amon Amarth and Dethklok, fantasy doom metal band Castle Rat will headline the Summon the Beasts fall 2026 U.S. tour, also featuring Unto Others and Wraith Knight. The tour will be Castle Rat's biggest headline run to date. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 5, at castlerat.com. The... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 13 will release the new live album "Un-Alive from Pol'and'Rock 2025" on Sept. 25, 2026, via Napalm Records. Recorded at the Pol'and'Rock Festival, a tradition for over 30 years and attended by more than 750,000 fans, the album is available for pre-order here. "I'm so excited for the release of our new live album,"... Continue Reading →
Armored Saint will join Metal Church for a North American co-headlining tour this fall. The Metal Saint Tour 2026 will commence on Nov. 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California, and run through Nov. 21 in Agoura Hills, California. Support will be provided by LiveKill. “Two classic metal bands from the ‘80s on tour together doing headline sets... Continue Reading →
Colorado-based thrash metal band Havok has signed with BLKIIBLK and shared the new single "Fifth Generation Warfare." Stream the song here, and watch the lyric video below. "We’re excited to sign with a new label that is hungry and eager to make a name for themselves, while still being led by a seasoned veteran," the... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal supergroup Down will return to North American stages in summer 2026 for a two-week headline tour with support from Helmet and Spirit in the Room. The Strap It Down tour will begin Aug. 15 in Atlanta, Georgia, and close Sept. 4 in Shakopee, Minnesota, with a special previously announced performance as direct support... Continue Reading →
Following a run of sold-out shows and festival appearances, Alter Bridge has set the second U.S. leg of its What Lies Within Tour. The 18-city tour will run in November and December 2026 with Canadian rock outfit Big Wreck and rising outlaw rocker Tim Montana as support. The tour is in support of Alter Bridge's self-titled eighth studio album, released... Continue Reading →
In fall 2026, power metal band DragonForce will set forth on its largest North American tour in more than two decades, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its breakthrough album, "Inhuman Rampage." It's the record that birthed the Platinum-selling single "Through the Fire and Flames" and spent 23 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200. Earlier this month, DragonForce... Continue Reading →
