Japanese metal band Babymetal will bring its 2026 world tour to North America and Latin America. Halestorm and Violent Vira will support on the North American dates. Tickets for the shows in the United States and Canada will be available starting with an artist presale starting at 10 a.m. Monday, April 6; you can sign... Continue Reading →
Japanese power metal quintet Lovebites has signed with Napalm Records to release its fifth album, "Outstanding Power." The record is available now digitally, with physical formats to follow on May 8, 2026. Founded in 2016, Lovebites launched itself to the top of the metal scene in its home country—including its debut at the legendary Budokan... Continue Reading →
Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake has shared the new single, "Neversleep (feat. Myke Terry)" its upcoming seventh studio album, "The Weight of Sound," set for release on Jan. 23, 2026, via Century Media Records. The track, which features Myke Terry from Volumes and Fire from the Gods on vocals, is one of the darker pieces of the new record. “Neversleep” follows prior released singles “The Weight of Sound,” “Crossing Nails” and “BlüdGod.” “This track... Continue Reading →
Japanese metal band Knosis, the project led by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita, has shared the new single "Dokunuma" from its debut full-length, "Genknosis," due Aug. 1, 2025, via SharpTone Records. Preorder the album here. Knosis blends metal, hardcore and introspective soundscapes, capturing the emotion and spiritual tension of life's heaviest moments. "Dokunuma" follows the debut... Continue Reading →
Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal will headline a 15-date fall 2024 tour across North America. Scene Queen will serve as support on select dates Tickets will be available starting with Citi and American Express presales in select markets beginning on Tuesday, June 4. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting... Continue Reading →
