From Iron Maiden Facebook:
Iron Maiden Announce EddFest! – July 10th & 11th 2026, Knebworth – UK
This is not just a Maiden show – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience packed with live music, themed areas, immersive attractions, and much more to discover!
50 years of Iron Maiden… Curated by Eddie – This is EddFest
Tickets: https://www.ironmaiden.knebworth.com/
All images from Iron Maiden Facebook.
February 21, 1994 – SCORPIONS performed at McNichols Sports Arena, in Denver, Colorado. Kings X opened the show. This was SCORPIONS’ Face The Heat Tour, supporting their 12th studio album: Face The Heat.
February 21, 2026 – Tickets go on sale for: Scorpions – Coming Home to Las Vegas. This residency will take place at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, from Thursday, Sept. 17th through Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2026. Special guest Buckcherry will perform.
More SCORPIONS info:
https://www.the-scorpions.com/
5/29 – São Paulo @ LA Iglesia
5/30 – São Paulo @ LA Iglesia
5/31 – Limeira @ Mirage
6/01 – Asunción @ Die Mannschaft Bar
6/02 – Buenos Aires @ Uniclub
6/04 – Santiago @ RBX
6/05 – Lima @ La residencia Club
6/06 – Quito @ Orion Club
7/06 – Bogotá @ Aces Of Spades
More Tygers Of Pan Tang info: https://www.tygersofpantang.com/
DARSOMBRA Presents: Transmission – A Celebration For Ann Everton is a two-day festival event set to take place at Baltimore’s Ottobar in just one week, February 28th and March 1st. The gathering was established to honor the life and art of DARSOMBRA’s Ann Everton, who tragically passed away in a vehicle accident in early October when the band was beginning their latest tour.
Ann Everton left an indelible impression on everyone who met her. Everton’s husband and founding DARSOMBRA member Brian Daniloski worked directly with the staff at the Ottobar and several artists to organize this special event, which sees almost thirty acts – all of whom are friends of DARSOMBRA – uniting to perform on both stages of the club over two full days in Everton’s memory.
Watch DARSOMBRA “Mellow Knees” HERE: https://youtu.be/XmmqhO1yS7w
Preceded by a gathering for family and friends, DARSOMBRA Presents: Transmission – A Celebration For Ann Everton will feature two full days of performances on both the upstairs and downstairs stages at the Ottobar. A large contingent of the acts are friends located across the Baltimore area, with some of the highlights including Acoustic War On Women, Curse, Consumer Culture, Moth Broth, 50’ ♀ & The Worms, Quattracenta, Holy Fingers, Celebration, Cultic, Ala Muerte, Gridfailure, Stinking Lizaveta, and more
DARSOMBRA’s Brian Daniloski will return to the stage for the first time since the accident to perform as part of the Ala Muerte and Gridfailure sets.
The set times for both days have been posted below.
Additionally, local magazine BmoreArt ran an incredible piece on Everton, highlighting her life and involvement in the local arts scene, and spotlighting the festival. Read the story HERE.
While the exact future of DARSOMBRA remains uncertain, the band has a sizable surplus of unreleased material. A new album will be released for the first time at the festival and will be made available to the public directly afterward. Watch for further developments to be announced.
DARSOMBRA PRESENTS TRANSMISSION – A Celebration For Ann Everton:
The Ottobar – Baltimore, MD [TICKETS]
Saturday, February 28th:
Upstairs:
5:00-5:20 Ala Muerte
5:40-6:00 Curving Tooth
6:20-6:40 Glorian
7:00-7:20 Gridfailure
Downstairs:
5:20-5:40 Unicorn Dogs
6:00-6:20 Fortisse
6:40-7:00 Cora Sone
7:20-7:40 Lady Hatchet Quartet
7:55-8:15 ARKN
8:30-8:50 Born of Plagues
9:05-9:35 Cultic
9:50-10:20 Curse
10:35-11:05 Consumer Culture
11:20-end Stinking Lizaveta
Sunday, March 1st:
Upstairs:
3:00-3:20 Human Host
3:40-4:00 Marian McLaughlin
4:20-4:40 Psychic Enema
5:00-5:20 Acoustic War On Women
Downstairs:
3:20-3:40 Heavy Letdown
4:00-4:20 50’ ♀ & The Worms
4:40-5:00 Moth Broth
5:20-5:40 Mrs. Paintbrush
5:55-6:15 Height Keech
6:30-6:50 Twings
7:05-7:35 RjVj
7:50-8:20 Quattracenta
8:35-9:05 Holy Fingers
9:20-end Celebration
https://darsombra.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/darsombra
https://www.youtube.com/darsombra
https://www.instagram.com/darsombra
Source; EARSPLIT PR
From Marta Gabriel Facebook:
LEATHERWITCH, new Heavy Metal band formed by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Marta Gabriel, signed a multiple record deal with Listenable Records. The very first video and single, “Beast Inside”, will have its premiere on March 5, 2026. It has been mixed by Olof Wikstrand (ENFORCER), and features special guest, guitarist Giuseppe Taormina (ELLENDE, ex-CRYSTAL VIPER).
Pre-save the single: https://bfan.link/LEATHERWITCH-beast-inside
Marta Gabriel disbanded her band CRYSTAL VIPER in the fall of 2025. The band toured in more than 20 countries, conquered the stages of major festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Keep It True, and left a legacy of 9 studio albums. CRYSTAL VIPER’s farewell live album titled “The Live Quest”, came out last June.
In the Spring of 2025 Gabriel toured with the Japanese Heavy Metal act METALUCIFER, as a bassist on their “Heavy Metal Anniversary” Tour in Europe, and flew to Tokyo, Japan, for two exclusive live shows as a solo artist.
Follow LEATHERWITCH:
http://www.facebook.com/leatherwitchofficial
http://www.instagram.com/leatherwitchofficial
Follow MARTA GABRIEL:
http://www.facebook.com/martagabrielofficial
http://www.instagram.com/martagabrielofficial
February 20, 1996 – SEPULTURA released in Europe, their sixth studio album, via Roadrunner Records: Roots. Album artwork by Michael Whelan.
February 20, 1996 – IN FLAMES released their second studio album: The Jester Race. Album artwork by Andreas Marschall.
February 20, 2006 – Swedish death metal warriors DISMEMBER released their seventh studio album, The God That Never Was, via Candlelight Records. Album cover artwork is by Dan Seagrave.
February 20, 2008 – LOUDNESS had their 21st studio album, Metal Mad, released only in their home country of Japan. Album cover artwork by Katz-Miyake.
February 20, 2012 – The menacing AUTOPSY saw their EP compilation album, All Tomorrow’s Funerals, released via Peaceville Records. Album cover artwork by Matt Cavotta.
February 20, 2026 – SYLOSIS have their seventh studio album, The New Flesh, released today via Nuclear Blast. Artwork & layout by Snakehed.
By no means is this list complete! There are many, many more Metal albums that have been released on February 20th. Feel free to comment your addition to this list!
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4/25 – Tampa, FL @ Ritz Ybor
4/26 – Destin, FL @ Club LA
4/28 – Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
4/29 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
5/01 – Hartford, CT @ The Webster
5/02 – Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
5/03 – Harrisburg, PA @ XL LIVE
5/05 – Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents
5/06 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theatre
5/08 – Daytona, FL @ Daytona Intl Speedway
* 05/09 – Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum
5/10 – New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
5/12 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
5/13 – Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre
5/14 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
TICKETS are on sale on Friday Feb 20th, at 10am local time.
*NONPOINT ONLY
Sumo Cyco will not be playing 5/8 Daytona.
Aussie thrash stalwarts IN MALICE’S WAKE have announced the impending release of their long-awaited fifth studio album, The Profound Darkness.
Where previous albums have all progressively stepped downward into darker and more brutal territory over the years, The Profound Darkness conjures a demonic presence that feels closer than ever before. This album is an exploration of the darkness that awaits us all beyond the grave, a journey through the various forms that the great unknown may take, told through a collection of 9 carefully crafted stories.
An infernal blend of Death and Blackened Thrash metal, IN MALICE’S WAKE continue to prioritize crafting songs that stand the test of time, songs that speak with a haunting, iconic and truly recognizable voice.
IN MALICE’S WAKE calls the album a tribute to all the incredible people who have supported the band globally over the previous quarter of a century.
Stream IN MALICE’S WAKE on Spotify and Apple Music.
The Profound Darkness is due out on May 1.
Track-listing:
1) The Profound Darkness
2) Beyond Death
3) By Tongues of Demons
4) The Last Song
5) Numb to Paradise
6) Upon My Flesh
7) The Great Purifier
8) Away from the Light
9) The Darkness Below Us
The Profound Darkness was mixed by Chris Themelco at Monolith Studio in Melbourne, Australia and mastered by Plec Johansson at Panic Room Mastering. Artwork by Shaun Farrugia of IN MALICE’S WAKE.
Line-up:
Mark Farrugia – Drums
Shaun Farrugia – Vocals, Guitars
Karl Watterson – Bass
Leigh Bartley – Guitars
BIO:
IN MALICE’S WAKE are the unholy crossing of Death Metal, Thrash Metal and total darkness. Over two decades of savagery across countless stages and five studio albums have honed the band into the force it is today. Combining timeless songwriting with an infamously violent live show, IN MALICE’S WAKE have left a true impression throughout Australia and overseas.
IN MALICE’S WAKE have supported many of the greats, including TRIUMPH OF DEATH (CHE), POSSESSED (USA), BLOODBATH (SWE), DESTRUCTION (GER) and countless others. The haunting melodies and iconic songwriting are most present in the latest demonic opus – The Profound Darkness.
With release of this album, IN MALICE’S WAKE now extend their shadow to reach to an even greater audience, while celebrating this latest release with their incredible long-term supporter base.
More info:
Source: ClawHammer PR
Nashville’s revered metalcore favorites CHAMBER are mounting their anticipated return with the announcement of the band’s 3rd album, this is goodbye…, to be released on March 27th via Pure Noise Records.
Commenting on the album, the band says:
“this is goodbye… is Chamber at our most open and instinctive. A lot of this record was written on the spot in Randy’s studio, with no time to overthink what we were playing. When I think back on putting this record together, I just remember the laughs we had in the studio and how naturally these songs came to be. To be real, we just had a ton of fun and tried to write parts that would get each other stoked.“
CHAMBER’s follow up to 2023’s breakthrough record, A Love To Kill For, features 12 unrelenting tracks of meticulously crafted, mind-melting metal and hardcore. Today, fans get a taste of what’s to come with the brand new song, “violins,” streaming everywhere and accompanied by a gripping music video created by Nick Chance.
Vocalist/guitarist Gabe Manuel says of the intense new single:
“We almost always write pieces of songs and put them together in the studio, but ‘Violins’ was one of a few songs on this record that we finished writing pretty far in advance. I was listening heavy to ‘De-Loused’/’Frances the Mute’ era The Mars Volta when we were writing this, and the rhythm of the chorus is definitely influenced by that stuff + anime theme song vibes. We all have eclectic music tastes outside of hardcore/metal, and this song fuses all those influences together in a way that I really love.“
“VIOLINS” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/Z5vLEIAXmoc
Fans can pre-order the album now and catch CHAMBER live on their tour with MALEVOLENCE and GUILT TRIP this spring. Purchase tickets here: https://chamber615.com/
Pre-Order this is goodbye…: https://lnk.to/ChamberStores
Stream “violins“: https://lnk.to/ChamberTN
“this is goodbye…” Track-listing:
1. arms of eternity
2. scarlet ink
3. violins
4. vanity
5. surveillance
6. parting gift
7. angel
8. pale blue (why?)
9. without a trace
10. resurrect (Feat. Vincent Bennett)
11. death without departure
12. in revolving doors
CHAMBER Tour Dates:
Mar 31 – Detroit, MI – The Shelter
Apr 2 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
Apr 3 – Montreal, QC – Fairmont Theatre
Apr 4 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar
Apr 7 – Worcester, MA – Palladium Upstairs
Apr 8 – Brooklyn, NY – Meadows
Apr 9 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
Apr 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Ukie Club
Apr 11 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving
Apr 13 – Nashville, TN – The Mil
Apr 14 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Apr 16 – Houston, TX – Secret Group
Apr 17 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
Apr 18 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles Deep Ellum
Apr 20 – Denver, CO – Marquis
Apr 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam Bar
Apr 23 – Milwaukee, WI – Xray Arcade
About CHAMBER:
Nothing seems easy anymore, and that sense of constant struggle permeates this is goodbye…, the third full-length album from Nashville’s Chamber. In a modern world defined by exhaustion, uncertainty, and the relentless grind of simply existing, being in a band can feel heavier than ever – and Chamber confront that reality head-on.
Following 2020’s Cost Of Sacrifice and 2023’s A Love To Kill For, the five-piece channel the emotional and physical toll of chasing creativity through touring, online noise, and self-doubt into twelve tracks that wrestle with whether the fight is worth it. The album’s title, drawn from the closing track “in revolving doors,” looms over the record, but rather than signaling an ending, it captures a moment of reckoning and resolve.
That tension fuels one of the most intense and cathartic records of the band’s career. Framed by stark audio clips and driven by their ferocious brand of “psychotic mosh metal,” this is goodbye… is blistering, chaotic, and deeply personal – touching on grief, existential dread, and the bonds that keep the band moving forward.
Produced by longtime collaborator Randy LeBoeuf, the album embraces dissonance, strange rhythms, and unrelenting heaviness without compromise. Nearly a decade into their journey, Chamber have made the record they’ve always been building toward: savage, challenging, and vital. Despite its title, this is goodbye… feels less like an ending than a definitive statement – and the beginning of something new.
Follow CHAMBER:
Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music
February 19, 2026 – POWERWOLF begins their Wake Up The Wicked Tour, in Copenhagen, Denmark, at K.B. Hallen. Supporting bands are HammerFall and Wind Rose.
Ticket info: https://www.powerwolf.net/live
February 19, 2012 – POWERWOLF performed at Garage in Saarbrücken, Germany. This was The Wolfsnächte Tour and POWERWOLF were supporting their fourth studio album Blood of the Saints. Supporting bands were: Mystic Prophecy, Stormwarrior and Lonewolf.
For more POWERWOLF: https://www.powerwolf.net/
BARREN PATH (Gridlink, Maruta), the new force in grindcore, will embark on the West Coast MMXXVI tour at the end of April for a seven-date jaunt. Willowtip label-mates, GIGAN, will appear on four of those dates. The tour wraps up in Seattle at Northwest Terror Fest.
Tour dates are as follows:
April 30 – San Diego, CA – The Banshee*
May 1 – Long Beach, CA – Que Sera*
May 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
May 3 – Atascadero, CA – Dark Nectar
May 4 – Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial*
May 5 – Oakland, CA – Thee Stork Club*
May 9 – Seattle, WA – Nuemos (Northwest Terror Fest)
*Dates with GIGAN
Willowtip Records released BARREN PATH debut album, Grieving, last year on Halloween. The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Stream/Purchase below:
willowtip.com/bands/details/barren-path.aspx
barrenpath.bandcamp.com/album/grieving
music.apple.com/us/album/grieving/1829019761
open.spotify.com/artist/7AWIZP1bhOIz8UCMkv28Uf
Track Listing:
1. Whimpering Echo
2. Subversion record
3. Primordial Black
4. No Geneva
5. Isolation Wound
6. The Insufferable Weight[Video]
7. Relinquish
8. The Unreliable Narrator
9. Celestial Bleeding
10. Lunar Tear
11. Horizonless [Video]
12. In the End… The Gift is Death [Video]
BARREN PATH:
Takafumi Matsubara: Guitar
Bryan Fajardo: Drums
Mitchell Luna: Vocals
Rory Kobzina: Guitar
Mauro Cordoba: Bass
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More Barren Path:
facebook.com/people/Barren-Path/61579110541664
Willowtip links:
Source: ClawHammer PR
Watch/Stream “Scarlet Beast – Leviathan” HERE: https://youtu.be/R84svP3mTJo
The gates open once more.
With the release of “Scarlet Beast – Leviathan,” BELPHEGOR return at their most menacing and deliberate, delivering a track that moves with the force of an advancing colossus. Built upon lumbering, monolithic riffs and a suffocating sense of inevitability, the single embodies a towering presence, vast, unrelenting, and absolute.
“Scarlet Beast – Leviathan” does not chase speed; it commands submission. Favoring tension, density, and sheer authority over velocity, the song fuses ritualistic black metal atmosphere with the crushing weight of death metal. The result is a sonic behemoth, oppressive, deliberate, and unstoppable, advancing through scorched terrain with death trailing in its wake.
The single arrives as BELPHEGOR kick off their North American “Praise The Beast” tour, carrying this new chapter directly onto the stage. The track’s immense weight and deliberate pacing translate into a live experience built on tension and command, setting the tone for a run that promises ritual intensity across the continent.
Accompanying the single is a stark and uncompromising music video that captures the essence of true darkness. Gritty and raw in execution, the visual counterpart strips away artifice and embraces ritualistic imagery, shadow, and decay. It is not spectacle, but invocation.
With “Scarlet Beast – Leviathan,” BELPHEGOR once again prove their mastery of controlled devastation. The beast does not rush. It advances. And nothing stands in its path.
Praise The Beast North American Tour 2026:
02/19 – Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Monarch
02/20 – Lowell, MA, Taffeta Music Hall
02/21 – Montreal, QC, Le Studio TD
02/22 – Toronto, ON, Lee’s Palace
02/23 – Lakewood, OH, Mercury Music Hall
02/24 – Joliet, IL, The Forge
02/26 – Denver, CO, HQ
02/27 – Albuquerque, NM, Launchpad
02/28 – Haltom City, TX, Haltom Theater
03/01 – Houston, TX, Scout Bar
03/02 – San Antonio, TX, Paper Tiger
03/05 – Mesa, AZ, The Rosetta Room
03/06 – San Diego, CA, Brick by Brick
03/07 – San Francisco, CA, DNA Lounge
03/08 – Roseville, CA, Goldfield Trading Post
03/09 – Los Angeles, CA, 1720
03/10 – Anaheim, CA, The Observatory
Purchase tickets HERE:
https://www.belphegor.at/present.htm
More from BELPHEGOR: www.belphegor.at | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube
More on RPM:
reigningphoenixmusic.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Source: C Squared Music
Independent label powerhouse M-Theory Audio is thrilled to announce the signing of Long Island metal force EXTINCTION A.D. To kick off this new chapter, the band will release their fierce new single “Dead Men Running” on all streaming/download platforms setting the stage for an explosive year ahead.
Or watch the lyric video HERE: https://youtu.be/qfkWVuRte2c?si=cNz_HsnZaxZJNdHx
“The band is excited to be working with M-Theory Audio because we have a very specific outline for the entirety of 2026 and how we want to attack the entire year. Finding the right group to be in the foxhole with us for this marathon was extremely important,” reveals singer/guitarist Rick Jimenez.
“Dead Men Running is all about diving headfirst into what you know is right for you despite all opposition from the outside world as well as internal conflict. The journey towards self-actualization is insanely difficult but there is no greater goal to seek.”
Fans should expect a blistering sonic attack and a message of resilience at the core of the track’s explosive energy.
Since forming in 2013 in Medford, Long Island from the ashes of This Is Hell, EXTINCTION A.D. has forged a reputation for relentless crossover thrash infused with hardcore urgency and socially charged themes. Over the past decade the band has grown from raw underground roots to sharing stages with respected acts and carving out a distinct voice in the modern metal landscape.
Critics and metal media have taken note of the band’s evolving ferocity and musical identity. Their 2018 single “Age of Revenge” was celebrated by MetalSucks as a “tornado track” with a chorus “menacing, anthemic, and catchier than a bear trap,” suggesting that “thrash’s future looks bright” with a band like EXTINCTION A.D. at the helm.
Earlier releases, on labels like Good Fight and Unique Leader, further showcased the band’s capability to merge fierce riff work with emotional and thematic depth. Their output has drawn comparisons to powerful East Coast thrash and hardcore hybrids, with critics praising their raw energy and ability to keep the classic thrash ethos alive while pushing it forward.
Thrashing just as hard as their predecessors, the band also break their surroundings down and deliver some heavy as hell riotous mosh; hitting that all-important sweet spot mixture of ‘80s thrash, ‘90s extreme metal and New York hardcore, all encompassed into one. Never afraid to speak their minds amidst a divisive world, EXTINCTION A.D. brings a decisive power to match their frenetic energy. The endgame is not just rebellion but revolution.
UPCOMING LIVE:
4/12 – OCNY Vets Center – New Windsor, NY
6/20 – Empire Underground – Albany, NY
6/27 – NJ Metalfest – Debonair Music Hall – Teaneck, NJ
EXTINCTION A.D. are:
Rick Jimenez – vocals and guitar
Ian Cimaglia – lead guitar and vocals
Tom Wood – bass
Mike Sciulara – drums
For more information:
www.facebook.com/ExtinctionAD
www.instagram.com/ExtinctionAD
Seattle (WA) – Cruz Del Sur Music has released new Greyhawk album, Warriors of Greyhawk. The official video for the title track is out as well and available at: youtu.be/fa44hjT_qq4
Stream the album:
greyhawkmetal.bandcamp.com/album/warriors-of-greyhawk
Greyhawk will hit the road in May with Alestorm and Twilight Force for the Mostly Canadian Tour 2026. Tour dates are as follows:
May 19 – Montreal, QC @ Place Bell
May 22 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel
May 23 – Sudbury, ON @ The Grand
May 25 – Thunder Bay, ON @ NV Music Hall
May 26 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
May 28 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
May 29 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
May 31 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
Fusing classic U.S. power metal, AOR and all things epic metal; Greyhawk returns with their third album of triumphant battle hymns!
Refreshed, rejuvenated and ready for adventure; Greyhawk are back with their third album of epic, melodic power/heavy metal fused with an anthemic AOR angle. Shredding guitars, soaring vocals, powerful rhythms and songs that will stick with you are all a part of this majestic opus.
From the very beginning you will be met with soaring guitars, pounding riffs and a classic heavy/power metal attack from the instrumentals. Grandiose and powerful vocals complete the mix, which is perfectly blended by Henrik Udd’s sublime production which is detailed and grandiose. Daniel Porta has provided artwork for this record and clearly the band have had a strong input on all aspects of the release to make sure the entire experience is gripping for you, the fans.
Track Listing:
1. Ascension
2. Land Of Ashes
3. Take A Stand
4. Endless Race
5. Warriors Of Greyhawk
6. Words Of Power
7. Chosen
8. Hyperspace
9. Embers Rise
10. Rise Above
11. Eternal Quest
Purchase Warriors of Greyhawk:
greyhawkmetal.bandcamp.com/album/warriors-of-greyhawk
CD: https://tinyurl.com/38e89aaj
TAPE: https://tinyurl.com/y7jn6xn7
LP BLACK: https://tinyurl.com/3eyd49fz
LP LMT: https://tinyurl.com/mpzmnk4s
NOTE: North American physical product distribution is set for March 6.
Line-Up:
Anthony Corso: Vocals
Jesse Berlin: Lead Guitar
Rob Steinway: Rhythm Guitar
Darin Wall: Bass Guitar
Nate Butler: Drums
facebook.com/greyhawkheavymetal
Source: ClawHammer PR
The siege of Seattle intensifies as the Soldiers of Steel Festival reveals the second wave of artists set to storm the stage at Substation from August 13th through August 16th, 2026. This latest announcement further solidifies the festival’s mission to bring the finest in traditional, power, and thrash metal to the Pacific Northwest.
Leading this second charge are Oregon’s Saint, the legendary pioneers of “Apocalyptic Metal,” delivering a high-octane, Judas Priest-style sonic assault fueled by soaring vocals and blistering riffs. For over 40 years, these “Warriors of the Son” have remained an unstoppable force in the scene, proving that true faith and pure heavy metal are a match made in heaven. Joining them for a can’t-miss appearance is North Carolina’s Widow. Active since 2000 with five acclaimed albums under their belt, this performance marks the band’s long-awaited debut in the Pacific Northwest.
The second wave also highlights a formidable array of power and traditional heavy metal:
These bands join an already monumental lineup that includes the homecoming of Sanctuary, the first U.S. appearance in 40 years for Sacred Blade, and a 40th-anniversary celebration of The Accüsed AD.
Ticket & Pass Information: Fans are encouraged to act quickly, as VIP and Weekend passes are moving fast.
All-star heavy metal band DEATH DEALER and Massacre Records are deeply saddened to share difficult news concerning guitarist and founding member Ross “The Boss” Friedman.
The band has issued the following official statement:
“We are devastated by the news that our brother, Ross the Boss, has been diagnosed with ALS.
From the very first day this band came together, we have operated as more than musicians, we are a brotherhood. That bond, that loyalty, and that respect for one another will never change.
This diagnosis, however, inevitably changes the road ahead for Death Dealer in terms of new music and live performances. Ross is not someone who can be replaced, nor would we ever try.
His contribution to heavy metal is monumental, timeless, and deeply woven into the fabric of this genre. His legacy stands on its own and will continue to inspire generations.
Right now, our focus is not on stages or studios, but on standing beside our brother as he faces this battle with the strength and courage that has always defined him.
We ask the metal community to keep Ross in your thoughts and to honour him the way he has always honoured the music, with passion, loyalty, and heart. We stand with Ross. Always.”
Massacre Records stands fully united with DEATH DEALER during this time. Ross “The Boss” Friedman is not only a legendary guitarist whose influence has shaped generations of heavy metal musicians worldwide, but also a respected artist whose dedication, integrity and passion embody the very spirit of the genre.
Recently, DEATH DEALER released their album Reign Of Steel.
Stream/buy the album here:
https://massacre-records.com/deathdealer_reignofsteel_sale/
DEATH DEALER are:
Sean Peck – Vocals
Ross “The Boss” Friedman – Guitars
Stu Marshall – Guitars
Mike LePond – Bass
Steve Bolognese – Drums
Source: Massacre Records
Death Metal legends CRYPTOPSY to headline The Decibel Magazine North American 2026 Tour!
Support comes from Bay Area death metal warriors Necrot, Italian horror band Fulci and D.C. deathgrind band Blood Monolith.
For show info & tickets:
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2941-cryptopsy
The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 dates:
April 30 – Worcester, MA • Palladium Upstairs
May 1 – Brooklyn, NY • Brooklyn Monarch
May 2 – Baltimore, MD • Baltimore Soundstage
May 3 – Philadelphia, PA • Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest – Philly 2026
May 5 – Atlanta, GA • Masquerade (Hell)
May 7 – Houston, TX • White Oak Music Hall
May 8 – Dallas, TX • The Studio
May 9 – Austin, TX • Come and Take It Live
May 12 – Los Angeles, CA • The Regent
May 13 – San Diego, CA • Brick By Brick
May 14 – Berkeley, CA • Cornerstone
May 16 – Portland, OR • Hawthorne Theater
May 17 – Seattle, WA • El Corazon
May 20 – Denver, CO • Oriental Theater
May 22 – Minneapolis, MN • Fine Line Music Cafe
May 23 – Chicago, IL • Bottom Lounge
May 24 – Detroit, MI • Crofoot Ballroom
May 25 – Cleveland, OH • The Grog Shop
May 26 – Pittsburgh, PA • Preserving Underground
May 27 – Toronto, ON • Lee’s
May 28 – Montreal, QC • Fairmount Theatre
Pre-Order: http://lnk.to/Evergrey-ArchitectsoftheNewWeave
Evergrey – Architects Of A New Weave will be available in the following formats:
2-LP Gatefold Deluxe Edition (incl. Bonus LP, LP-Sized 16p Booklet) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive (strictly limited)
2-LP Gatefold White Label Edition (incl. Bonus LP/White Packaging, Covercard [hand-numbered], LP-sized Booklet [16p]) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive (strictly limited)
2-CD Digipack 24p (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album)
1-CD Jewel Case
1-LP Gatefold
Digital Album Deluxe (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album)
Digital Album
EVERGREY LIVE 2026:
Australian Tour
28.04.26 AU – Perth / The Rosemount
30.04.26 AU – Canberra / The Baso
01.05.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar
02.05.26 AU – Melbourne / The Corner
03.05.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar
Additional Shows & Festivals:
25.–26.04.26 BR – São Paulo / Bangers Open Air
08.05.26 AE – Dubai / P7 Arena, Media One Hotel
03.–06.06.26 SE – Norje / Sweden Rock Festival
04.–07.06.26 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival
10.06.26 NL – Amsterdam / (with Iron Maiden)
12.06.26 NL – Uden / De Pul
13.06.26 NL – Zoetermeer / Boerderij
22.06.26 FR – Paris / (with Iron Maiden)
27.06.26 RO – Chimbay / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
11.09.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Headlining Progpower USA
Freedom World Crusade
As Special Guest to HammerFall:
12.09.26 US – Raleigh, NC
13.09.26 US – Leesburg, VA
15.09.26 US – New York, NY
16.09.26 US – Worcester, MA
18.09.26 US – Derry, NH
19.09.26 CA – Ottawa, ON
20.09.26 CA – Montreal, QC
22.09.26 CA – Toronto, ON
23.09.26 US – Lakewood, OH
24.09.26 US – Columbus, OH
25.09.26 US – St. Charles, IL
26.09.26 US – Hobart, IN
27.09.26 US – Green Bay, WI
29.09.26 US – Denver, CO
01.10.26 US – Pomona, CA
02.10.26 US – Los Angeles, CA
03.10.26 US – San Juan Capistrano, CA
06.10.26 US – Portland, OR
07.10.26 CA – Vancouver, BC
08.10.26 US – Seattle, WA
Source: Napalm Records Facebook
February 16, 1993 – MEGADETH released their single “Sweating Bullets” from their 1992 studio album Countdown To Extinction.
February 16, 2000 – From their 8th studio album, Risk, released in 1999, MEGADETH sees their single “Breadline” released in Japan.
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On February 15, 1979: JUDAS PRIEST performed at Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. This concert was recorded for their live album: Unleashed In The East. This live album was produced by Tom Allom. This was the last JUDAS PRIEST album that Les Binks performs on.
On February 15, 1981: JUDAS PRIEST performed at Forest National (aka) Vorst Nationaal in Brussels, Belgium, a stop on their 1981 World Wide Blitz Tour. The band were touring in support of their 7th studio album, released in 1981: Point Of Entry.
February 15, 1984: On Their Metal Conqueror Tour, JUDAS PRIEST performed in Kaunitz, West Germany at Ostwestfalenhalle, in support of their 9th studio album: Defenders Of The Faith.
On February 15, 1991: On their Painkiller Tour, JUDAS PRIEST performed at Oberschwabenhalle in Ravensburg, Germany, supporting their 12th studio album Painkiller. This marked the first tour and studio album with drummer Scott Travis.
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