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KING PARROT To Join GWAR On 2026 US Spring Tour – Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Ivan Nasitima

Australian grindcore maniacs KING PARROT will return to US stages this Spring supporting intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR on their Gor-Gor Strikes Back Tour!

The onstage bedlam begins on March 19th in Richmond, Virginia and rampages through April 29th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional support will be provided by Soulfly. The latest stretch of Stateside dates follow KING PARROT’s epic jaunt on The Heaviest Tour Of The Summer featuring Pantera and Amon Amarth.

Comments vocalist Matt Young, “When we got the call from the Gwar crew to head back to the US in 2026, it was an offer we couldn’t refuse and to be out there again with our brothers from Soulfly too, it’s really the perfect tour package for us! I think fans of extreme music are gonna love this tour as it really has something for everyone. After our massive tour in the US alongside Pantera and Amon Amarth in 2025, this is the best possible way we could get back and tour in support of our new album. We’ve just been touring all over Australia and have a few more shows left before we pack our bags and head Stateside once more! Can’t wait to see you all again real soon!”

Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.

KING PARROT w/ GWAR, Soulfly:
3/19/2026 The National – Richmond, VA
3/20/2026 Reverb – Reading, PA
3/21/2026 Empire Live – Albany, NY
3/22/2026 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
3/24/2026 The Webster – Hartford, CT
3/25/2026 The Queen – Wilmington, DE
3/26/2026 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
3/27/2026 House Of Blues – Boston, MA
3/28/2026 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
3/29/2026 Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
3/31/2026 Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
4/01/2026 The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
4/02/2026 Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL
4/03/2026 Piere’s – Fort Wayne, IN
4/04/2026 The Vault – Saginaw, MI
4/05/2026 EPIC Events Center – Green Bay, WI
4/07/2026 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
4/08/2026 Val Air Ballroom – Des Moines, IA
4/09/2026 Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
4/10/2026 The Granada – Lawrence, KS
4/12/2026 Mesa Theater – Grand Junction, CO
4/14/2026 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
4/15/2026 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID
4/17/2026 Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA
4/18/2026 The Belasco – Los Angeles, CA
4/19/2026 House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
4/20/2026 Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ
4/21/2026 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
4/23/2026 Emo’s – Austin, TX
4/24/2026 Warehouse Live – Houston, TX
4/25/2026 Soul Kitchen Music Hall – Mobile, AL
4/27/2026 The Signal – Chattanooga, TN
4/28/2026 The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
4/29/2026 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC

KING PARROT continues to tour in support of their critically lauded A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot full-length, released earlier this year on Housecore Records in North America.

Watch KING PARROT’s previously released videos for “Fuck You And The Horse You Rode In On” HERE, “Target Pig Elite” HERE, “Look Away I’m Hideous” HERE, and “Get What Ya Given” HERE.

A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot is available on CD, LP, cassette, and digital formats. 

Find physical orders at the Housecore Records webshop HERE, Bandcamp HERE, and all other digital services HERE.

A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot marks the band’s first new output in five years. A hostile and abrasive slab of sensory destroying anthems, the record features ten thoroughly crafted blasts through the psyche of this crazed Aussie quintet. Recorded at Melbourne’s Dangertone studios with engineer Luke Walton, it’s the first full-length album since 2017’s Ugly Produce offering and their first new music since 2022’s Holed Up In The Lair EP.

https://www.kingparrot.net

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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TARDIGRADE INFERNO Announce New Album, Hush | Video for “Hide ‘n’ Seek” Now Streaming

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on December 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Album Due out March 5th

Charming dark cabaret metal adepts TARDIGRADE INFERNO are set to release their third studio album, Hush.

The album is a compelling result of TARDIGRADE INFERNO’s evolving signature style and the sheer power of their live performance. What truly defines the band is the experience the listener gets at their live shows, the thoughtful songwriting, the ironic lyricism, and the striking, highly aesthetic visuals.

In June 2025, TARDIGRADE INFERNO released an atmospheric and emotional live album, Made In Hell, that captures their ferocious performance and their connection with the audience. Hush blends all of these strengths with an authentic sound delivered with studio precision.

Experience your first taste of Hush with the official music video for the album’s first single, “Hide ‘n’ Seek.” Watch now at: youtu.be/fscAHuASUoo?si=MUtH3v_zxPv413fE

Stream “Hide ‘n’ Seek” on Spotify and Apple Music.

Hush is due out March 5th, on CD, digital and four exclusive vinyl editions. Pre-order the album at https://tr.ee/TiHush

TARDIGRADE INFERNO:
Darya Rorria – vocals
Alexander Pavlovich – guitars, keys
Maxim Belekhov – bass
Andrew Drew – drums

Track-list:

1. The Final Show

2. Hide ‘n’ Seek

3. Deadly Fairytales

4. All In your Head

5. Dead Fish Smile

6. Subatomic Heist

7. I.C.D.

8. Goor

9. Hush

10. Hypograph

11. I Am Eternal

Hush naturally picks up where 2023’s Burn the Circus left off. At the beginning you hear the crackling of a circus burning down. A surviving radio plays a mournful melody that opens a grand show amid the ashes. Like a massive blazing phoenix, TARDIGRADE INFERNO opens its wings with elemental force. It sweeps away what remains and reclaiming its place at the center of attention.

The gorgeous Darya Rorria uses her flexible contralto to tell stories that are anything but cheerful. Her expressive vocals pulse with the music. They tease sharply, flow lyrically, spread in a soft velvet hush, and fade into a tragic whisper. They soar through tense passages and then glide back down into a low, intimate tone. The lyrics are charged to the point of electric crackling, just as one expects from the TARDIGRADE INFERNO.

Their trademark keyboards sound even more retro-futuristic, paying tribute to the classic horror movies of the past. The guitar acts like the wildest creature in the prairie with it’s fury clothed in the polished frock coat of a respectable gentleman. The bass has the “AWESOME” knob turned to 100%. The drums are emotional, dynamic, and alive. Altogether it creates a familiar yet more sincere and revealing sound. The music becomes almost visible, almost tangible.

TARDIGRADE INFERNO have always paid special attention to the visual side of their art; from stage costumes and characters to their album covers. The cover for Hush was created by artist Milena Kress in a dark-aesthetic style.

This is the band’s first experience with analog painting – the piece is oil on canvas. It conveys the anxiety and emotional intensity that mirror the album’s lyrics. It’s also the first time the band’s mascot, the Tardigrade, is absent from the cover. It symbolizes a kind of coming-of-age. The toys have been left behind in the nursery.

Mixing, mastering, and production were handled by Vladimir Lehtinen, who has been working with the band continuously since the release of The Worst of Me EP. Vladimir helped the band capture their live energy without losing the studio polish of their recordings. 

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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THE SONIC OVERLORDS Release Duet Version With Singer TONY MARTIN | “Past the End of Time” On All Digital Platforms Now

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

In 2022 Sweden’s THE SONIC OVERLORDS unleashed a magnificent opus, Last Days of Babylon, that remains an underrated gem in our opinions. 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 on all digital platforms or watch the video HERE: https://youtu.be/UFGuFs1sLMc?si=zKiZDJx1Oe8-ABZm.

What makes this exclusive variant version special is it’s a duet version between THE SONIC OVERLORDS vocalist Marcus Rubin and guest Tony Martin (Black Sabbath).

“A dream come true… to have Tony Martin guest on one of our songs. The first time I heard his voice on this track, I cried with happiness. The influence of his time in Black Sabbath is immense on both me and the band. And Tony is one of my top five vocalists of all time,” says guitarist Morgan Zocek.

Last Days of Babylon is still available on ltd vinyl (300), CD and across all digital platforms.

Order HERE: 

https://thesonicoverlords.bandcamp.com/album/last-days-of-babylon

The album is timeless gem of dark and traditional metal with with classic influences from the likes of Dio/Martin-era Black Sabbath, Rainbow, early Candlemass, Yngwie J. Malmsteen/Rising Force, Scorpions and Michael Schenker Group. This feel and quality is heard on emphasis tracks “In My Darkest Room” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOk9v2ZwCUA“Utopia”https://youtu.be/75MzM8dGHA8  and “Eternal Heroes” https://youtu.be/upPbkn95pbw

In the meantime, “Past the End of Time” works as a bridge as THE SONIC OVERLORDS have begun work recording new material. So anticipate some new music in 2026.

THE SONIC OVERLORDS were founded in 2017 by Swedish rock guitarist Morgan Zocek. He began jamming with various musicians and writing songs inspired by classic hard rock of the late 1970s and early 1980s, but with a more modern approach to the production and sonics.

The full sound of THE SONIC OVERLORDS began to solidify with the addition in 2020 of vocalist Marcus Zachrisson Rubin, who had been playing with Zocek in an Ozzy Osbourne cover band for many years, and the rumbles of new bassist Daniel Ramírez.

For more info on The Sonic Overlords:

www.m-theoryaudio.com

www.facebook.com/Thesonicoverlords

www.instagram.com/the_sonic_overlords_official

https://thesonicoverlords.bandcamp.com

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CORELEONI Live At Hallenstadion Zurich – Out Now Via PERCEPTION

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on December 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Stream/download the album here: 

https://coreleoni.rpm.link/zurichlivePR

Silent night, ROARING night! CORELEONI loudly toll the bell for the festive season with their brand new digital offering: Live at Hallenstadion Zurich is out now via PERCEPTION – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, and available for streaming on several platforms.

Following two singles – “Sick & Tired” & “Like It Or Not,” both taken from their first original album III [2022] – the international lion pride’s focus lays on a classic track today. “Firedance” is one out of seven GOTTHARD songs CORELEONI performed on July 3, 2025 for this release and kick-started the final third of their energizing set with unrivalled joy of playing.

“This is one of the most important ‘first GOTTHARD era’ songs: it’s a heavy and melodic mid-tempo track recalling strong 70s and 80s vibes. ‘Firedance’ delivers great vocal and musical parts, accompanied by one the heaviest and funniest guitar solo, which was catapulted into live heaven on this recording,” adds guitarist Jgor Gianola.

Turn it up & listen to Live at Hallenstadion Zurich here: https://coreleoni.rpm.link/zurichlivePR

Photo credit: Alexandre Zveiger
L-R:
Jgor Gianola (guitars), Leo Leoni (guitars), Eugent Bushpepa (vocals),
Mila Merker (bass), Alex Motta (drums)

Live at Hallenstadion Zurich was recorded on July 3, 2025 at their show supporting the mighty JUDAS PRIEST and comprises 9 electrifying tracks. Including both covers of the rich GOTTHARD catalogue and tracks from III, CORELEONI’s first original album which came out in early 2022, this new recording is essential rock ‘n’ roll: raw yet heavily rocking.

These history-charged 40 minutes simply had to be captured for eternity, not only for the 7,000 attending fans to relive the event but also for CORELEONI’s and hard rock fans all over the world!

Track Listing:
01. Sister Moon
02. Standing In The Light
03. Downtown
04. Like It Or Not
05. Sick & Tired
06. Mountain Mama
07. Firedance
08. She Goes Down
09. Here Comes The Heat

More on CORELEONI:
coreleoni.com | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

Source: C Squared Music

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LEAD INJECTOR – Release “EVIL EXECUTIONER” First Single & Lyric Video | Debut Album Out February 20th, 2026

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Dresden-based black/thrash newcomers LEAD INJECTOR present their debut album Witching Attack – an uncompromising homage to classic extreme metal, recorded over seven intensive days in August 2025 at Stereoid Studios in Schönfels, Saxony. “It was a really awesome time, we experimented a lot, racked our brains and learned a great deal,” recalls vocalist/bassist Leo about the sessions.

Watch “Evil Executioner” (Lyric Video) HERE

Founded in 2022, the trio is the first serious band for all three members after experiences in solo projects and school ensembles, and they quickly found their place in the local scene with their 2024 demo From the Crypts… of Hell. Witching Attack now combines re-recorded demo tracks with fresh material written in the meantime.

The songwriting process usually follows a proven pattern: guitarist Jason develops riffs and collects lyrical ideas which Leo further elaborates, with all three arranging together.

From the beginning, Lead Injector have demonstrated a knack for catchy song structures that sets them apart from average acts in this style. “We make sure that each of our songs is individual and unique, no two sound alike,” Leo emphasizes. This approach creates variety and memorability, qualities not taken for granted in the genre. The striking album artwork comes from SepulchralOwl.

The artist, who has accompanied the band since its early days, creates everything by hand from merchandise to flyers to stage banners, giving Lead Injector an unmistakable visual identity.

The band is deeply rooted in Dresden’s metal scene and maintains close connections with fellow groups like Sintage, Acid Blade and Mortuary Nightmare. The continuous exchange and mutual inspiration shape not only the music but also the sense of community at concerts, where familiar faces are always encountered.

LINE-UP:
Justus – Drums
Leo – Bass / Vocals
Jason – Guitars

TRACK LISTING:
01 Siege Upon Heaven
02 Sacrifice This Bitch
03 Evil Executioner
04 Witching Attack
05 Chains
06 Angel Destructor
07 Pest Thrash
08 M.C.C.I.
09 Infinite Force
10 Nuclear Antichrist

ON-LINE:
https://www.instagram.com/lead_injector

https://leadinjector.bandcamp.com/album/witching-attack

https://www.hrrecords.de/LEAD-INJECTOR

Source: High Roller Records

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KREATOR – Krushers Of The USA | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From KREATOR Facebook:

KRUSHERS OF THE USA 🇺🇸

Hordes! Kreator RETURN to the US next year to celebrate our brand new record ‘Krushers Of The World’

We’ll be bringing the mighty Carcass and Cold Steel for a run of headline shows, as well as making a few festival appearances.

Tickets on sale now: https://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

KREATOR 2026 USA Tour Dates:

May 07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live*
May 08 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
May 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
May 11 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
May 12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
May 14 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
May 15 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
May 18 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
May 19 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
May 20 – Chicago, IL – Romova Theatre
May 22 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest*
May 23 – Huntington, NY – Paramount

  • Festival

LONG LIVE KREATOR.

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ANTI-SAPIEN Introduce New Single “D.E.A.D.” as the Pulse of Their Upcoming EP: At the Mercy of the Merciless

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Brooklyn’s crust smeared death metal unit ANTI-SAPIEN return with their new single “D.E.A.D.”, a track that highlights the band’s punk, hardcore and crust influences. Built on a mosh friendly intro, a fast d-beat verse and sharp higher register vocals, “D.E.A.D.” taps into the band’s love of filthy crust and NYDM style slam riffs. The song breaks away into a vicious party slam section complete with vintage 808 bass drops, showcasing the band’s ability to merge primitive heaviness with energetic hooks.

“D.E.A.D.” stands for “Do Everything All Day”, an acronym coined by a longtime friend of Blake over twenty years ago. The song’s theme reflects the idea that too much of life is wasted on worry, stagnation and unfulfilling obligations. ANTI-SAPIEN use the track to champion a philosophy of living fully and deliberately, honoring the dreams of loved ones who are no longer here and refusing to get caught in cycles of empty distraction.

The band notes that “D.E.A.D.” has quickly become one of their strongest live songs. Audiences respond instantly to the opening mosh part, and the track’s position as the start of Side B of the upcoming EP is intentional. Written with a side A and side B mindset, the song is meant to reintroduce listeners with a surge of energy and leave them wanting more as it barrels into a double bass driven solo and breakdown finale.

The EP At the Mercy of the Merciless arrives January 16 on Terminus Hate City. It is the second official recording from ANTI-SAPIEN and continues the band’s growth as purveyors of crust smeared death metal. The members bring decades of experience across grind, death metal and classic metal projects and write specifically to support the unique tone set at the band’s inception: fun and catchy, but grimy, sweaty and raw.

At The Mercy of the Merciless Track list: 

  1. Old Drugs    
  2. Eater Of Ghosts    
  3. D.E.A.D.    
  4. At The Mercy Of The Merciless    
  5. Grinding The System    
  6. George Washington’s Teeth

Written throughout their touring schedule, the EP reflects the band’s evolution into more complex riffing and structures while preserving the primitive, oozing character that defines their sound. Pre-orders are available HERE. 

ANTI-SAPIEN:

Blake Charlton – Guitar and Lead Vocals
Alex Fewell – Drums
Ryan Murphy – Bass and Backup Vocals
Nathan Rand – Lead Guitar

Connect with ANTI-SAPIEN:

Website: terminushatecity.com

Bandcamp: https://anti-sapien.bandcamp.com/music

E Shop: https://anti-sapien.bandcamp.com/merch

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntiSapienBand/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antisapienband/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qq4lPjBPdNmudoOk1CfRZ

Source: C Squared Music

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WINGS OF STEEL to Support SABATON’s Legends On Tour – North America 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nwobhm with tags , , , , , , on December 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Wings Of Steel Facebook:

NORTH AMERICA — GET READY 🇺🇸🇨🇦

In less than 8 weeks we hit the road supporting Sabaton across the U.S. and Canada!

From Florida to California, from Texas to Nova Scotia, we’re embarking on a 32-date run, marking our first-ever major North American arena tour.

We can’t wait to bring Wings of Steel to cities we’ve had our eyes on since day one and finally deliver our music to the thousands of fans who’ve been eager to see us live.

Feb 9 – Apr 20, 2026
Tickets: https://wingsofsteelband.com/

Tour artwork by Devil’s Grip Design

Tour Dates:

Feb. 09 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
Feb. 10 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
Feb. 13 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Feb. 14 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Feb. 15 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
Feb. 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Feb. 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Feb. 21 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
Feb. 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Feb. 26 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena
Feb. 27 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Feb. 28 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
Mar. 02 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
Mar. 03 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Mar. 04 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
Mar. 07 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Mar. 08 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Mar. 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
Mar. 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
Mar. 12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Mar. 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome^
Mar. 15 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Mar. 17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
Mar. 18 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Apr. 06 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
Apr. 09 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
Apr. 11 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Toronto
Apr. 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Apr. 17 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre
Apr. 18 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
Apr. 20 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum

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MASTER BOOT RECORD Announces 2026 North American Headlining Tour

Posted in electronic music, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Italy-based computer metal project MASTER BOOT RECORD (MBR) will return to US and Canadian shores this coming Spring for an extensive North American headlining tour after completing their very successful European tour with labelmates Igorrr plus openers Imperial Triumphant! The group’s North American journey begins on April 24th in Cambridge, Massachusetts and runs through May 30th in Queens, New York. 

MASTER BOOT RECORD outputs: “Computer metal strikes back in North America with a full coast-to-coast tour. We’ll return to many of the cities we’ve played before, while finally hitting several cities for the first time. The show will feature brand-new synced visuals and a full set, including ‘Tenebre Rosso Sangue’ by Keygen Church, as already performed during our European tour supporting Igorrr. We can’t wait to see you all. SPREAD THE CODE.”

Tickets are on sale now at: mbrserver.com. See all confirmed dates below.

MASTER BOOT RECORD Live:
4/24/2026 Sonia – Cambridge, MA
4/25/2026 Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
4/27/2026 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
4/28/2026 Sanctuary – Hamtramck, MI
4/29/2026 The Foundry – Columbus, OH
4/30/2026 Reggies – Chicago, IL
5/01/2026 X-Ray Arcade – Milwaukee, WI
5/02/2026 Zhora Darling – Minneapolis, MN
5/03/2026 Slowdown – Omaha, NE
5/05/2026 HQ – Denver, CO
5/07/2026 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
5/09/2026 Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC
5/10/2026 Star Theater – Portland, OR
5/12/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
5/14/2026 Café Colonial – Sacramento, CA
5/15/2026 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
5/16/2026 Zebulon – Los Angeles, CA
5/17/2026 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
5/19/2026 The Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
5/22/2026 Empire Control Room – Austin, TX
5/23/2026 Siberia – New Orleans, LA
5/24/2026 Garden Club – Atlanta, GA
5/26/2026 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
5/27/2026 Richmond Music Hall – Richmond, VA
5/28/2026 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD
5/29/2026 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
5/30/2026 TV Eye – Queens, NY

MASTER BOOT RECORD will be touring in support of their HARDWAREZ full-length, released in 2024 via Metal Blade Records.

HARDWAREZ explores the duality of technology. The LP, which follows 2022’s Personal Computer and 2020’s Floppy Disk Overdrive, comes from the expansive mind of multi-instrumentalist and MBR mastermind Vittorio D’Amore (aka Victor Love), an Italian producer who emerged from the underground as an anonymous project in 2016 to create the soundtrack for the cyberpunk point-and-click adventure game VirtuaVerse. The project seamlessly evolved into a standalone entity, releasing over fourteen albums in just a few years.

To create HARDWAREZ, the technologist worked by live streaming his desktop on YouTube while composing new music. Everything is programmed via MIDI. Intensive touring augmented with live musicians helped Love make the decision to include real guitars to achieve a massive sound and boost the enhanced frequency spectrum of the instrument. Additionally, the tracks feature sections without overdubs and with updated drum samples and a new mixing approach, creating a more vibrant and punchy drum sound.

HARDWAREZ earned the #3 spot on Billboard’s Current Electronic Albums chart upon its first week of release. Elsewhere, the record took the #11 position on the Current Hard Music Albums chart, #17 on the Top New Artists Albums chart, and more!

Preview and purchase HARDWAREZat metalblade.com/masterbootrecord.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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SOUL OF ANUBIS – Portuguese Power Duo to Release New Album: Ritual

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Portuguese power duo SOUL OF ANUBIS will release their new album, Ritual, on February 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. After more than a decade of intense activity, relentless touring and a steadily growing reputation across Europe, the band returns with a record that captures the full scope of their signature sound.

The first single “Incarnation” is available now:

YouTube: 

https://youtu.be/3lSpUCfgouQ

Streaming:

https://ffm.to/soul-of-anubis-incarnation

The band comments:

“’Incarnation’ represents the rebirth into a new cycle to enter the path of peace after the conflicted struggle in life. It is the story of a man who, after his death, gets on the boat to head towards the perfect world and who faces difficult struggles during his crossing. Along the way, he must leave behind oppression, starvation, pain and mind, leading him to immortality”.

Line-up:

Hugo Ferrão – Guitar, Vocals
Rui Silva – Drums

Formed in 2010 in Northern Portugal, SOUL OF ANUBIS have carved out a distinct place within the European underground thanks to their explosive fusion of thrash, sludge, doom and post-metal. Their sound channels the raw urgency of Mantar, the primal energy of early Mastodon, and the relentless drive of High On Fire and Black Cobra, yet remains unmistakably their own, a visceral blend of aggression and dynamic shifts that refuses to be confined to a single genre.

On stage, the duo are known for their fierce and magnetic performances, delivering an unfiltered surge of heaviness that connects with audiences on a deeply physical level. Over the years, they have performed extensively across Portugal and beyond, building a loyal following through their intensity and authenticity.

The upcoming album promises to push their sonic boundaries even further, expanding upon their trademark blend of massive riffs, dark groove, and emotional gravity, while highlighting a newfound sense of urgency and compositional versatility.

Track list:

1. Ritual
2. Mind Crusher (feat Keijo Niinimaa from Rotten Sound)
3. Incarnation
4. Vermin
5. Dead Cult
6. God’s Burial
7. Human Torch
8. Unholy Tomb

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/soul-of-anubis-ritual

https://soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com/album/ritual

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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OBSCURA – Stardust United States 2026 | Tour Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From OBSCURA Facebook:

German progressive death metal masters, OBSCURA, are set to return to the U.S. this spring for the ‘Stardust Tour.’ The 18-date run begins on March 15th at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, includes key stops in Austin, Philadelphia, and Detroit, and concludes on April 3rd in Roseville, CA. They will be joined by ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS.

Tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, December 19th at 10:00 PST.

Confirmed dates for OBSCURA‘s ‘Stardust’ US 2026 tour with ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS are:

03.13.2026 USA Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky-A-Go-Go
03.14.2026 USA Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
03.15.2026 USA El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
03.16.2026 USA Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
03.17.2026 USA Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
03.18.2026 USA Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
03.23.2026 USA Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
03.24.2026 USA Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
03.25.2026 USA Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
03.26.2026 USA Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music All
03.27.2026 USA Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
03.28.2026 USA Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
03.29.2026 USA Joilet, IL @ The Forge
03.30.2026 USA Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway
03.31.2026 USA Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
04.01.2026 USA Salt Late City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
04.02.2026 USA Reno, NV @ Club Underground
04.03.2026 USA Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

https://realmofobscura.com/

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CHAOS & CARNAGE TOUR 2026 – USA Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Metal Blade Facebook:

Chaos And Carnage Tour 2026 is here!

A double-dose of Blade smackin’ you ALL UP with 200 Stab Wounds and INGESTED alongside a stacked lineup with the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Bodysnatcher, Carnifex, Gates to Hell and Bodybox!

General tickets on sale this Friday at 10AM local time.

https://www.chaosandcarnage.com/

5/2 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
5/3 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
5/5 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
5/6 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
5/8 Nashville, TX @ Brooklyn Bowl
5/10 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville*
5/12 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
5/13 Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
5/14 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*
5/15 Reading, PA @ Reverb
5/16 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium*
5/17 Brooklyn, NY @ The Brooklyn Monarch
5/19 Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
5/20 Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
5/22 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
5/23 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Rockwell
5/24 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
5/26 Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
5/27 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
5/29 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
5/30 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
5/31 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

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HAUNT – Announces The Extraordinary Tour USA 2026 With INTRANCED

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news on December 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Haunt will be touring the United States w/ the great and powerful Intranced this coming Spring. Tickets now on sale for announced shows. More dates TBA. Ticket links in bio and story.
SHRED TIL DEATH
Art by @thejohngee

The Extraordinary Tour USA 2026 w/ Intranced

MARCH 14 • DENVER, CO • BLACK SKY BREWING
MARCH 15 • OMAHA, NE • THE SYDNEY
MARCH 18 • CUDHAY, WI – X-RAY ARCADE
MARCH 19 • CHICAGO, IL • REGGIES w/ @viciousrumorsband
MARCH 20 • INDIANAPOLIS, IN • BLACK CIRCLE
MARCH 21 • COLUMBUS, OH • THE SPACEBAR
MARCH 22 • PHILADELPHIA, PA – MILKBOY
MARCH 24 • BROOKLYN, NY • THE WOOD SHOP MARCH 25 • BALTIMORE, MD • METRO GALLERY
MARCH 26 • RALEIGH, NC • THE POUR HOUSE
MARCH 27 • ASHEVILLE, NC • THE ODD
MARCH 29 • LOUISVILLE, KY • PORTAL
APRIL 4 • SIERRA VISTA, AZ • PC’s LOUNGE

Source: HAUNT Facebook

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CRASHDÏET Announce Seventh Studio Album – Art of Chaos, Out On May 8th

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news on December 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

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.

You can pre-order the album on CD/LP directly from our shop today.

Pre-order ART OF CHAOS today: https://crashdiet.org/art-of-chaos

Source: CRASHDÏET Bandcamp

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METALITALIA FESTIVAL 2026 Announces PARADISE LOST, CORONER, AMENRA, CYNIC and More

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags on December 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metalitalia.com, in collaboration with MC² Live and Live Club, is pleased to announce the first confirmations for the thirteenth edition of the Metalitalia Festival, set to take place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan). As always, the event will be preceded by an exclusive Warm Up Party on Friday 25th September at the legendary Bloom in Mezzago, with full details to be revealed in the coming months.

True to tradition, the festival will once again offer a full-scale experience, featuring a rich musical programme packed with international acts and exclusive performances. Fans can also look forward to the ever-popular free meet & greets with all artists, a wide metal market, and the return of Metalitalia Ink, the area entirely dedicated to tattoo and body-art culture.

Below are the first bands confirmed for this edition:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Headlining the Saturday bill will be PARADISE LOST. It is a true honour for us to welcome a band that has shaped our tastes as listeners and written a defining chapter in European metal history. The pioneers of gothic metal for this occasion will present a special “by request” show, with a setlist chosen by the fans. Additional information about the voting system will be announced later.

Also performing on Saturday are AMENRA, one of the leading forces in the post-metal landscape. The Belgian collective typically cathartic and visceral performance is set to take on an even more monumental form within the Live Club.

Completing this first announcement are the Ukrainians 1914, one of the most compelling contemporary acts in the European extreme metal scene. Known for their dynamic fusion of black, death, and doom metal with their concept entirely rooted in World War I, they promise a deeply immersive live experience.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Sunday’s headliners will be CORONER, the legendary Swiss techno-thrash formation now stronger than ever thanks to the widespread acclaim of their impressive comeback album Dissonance Theory. It will be an honour to welcome them back to the Live Club for what promises to be a masterful performance.

As co-headliners, we are equally proud to confirm Florida’s CYNIC, pioneers of all things technical and avant-garde within the death–thrash spectrum. Paul Masvidal’s band will perform a special show focused on their first two full-length albums: the seminal Focus and the equally celebrated Traced in Air – an elegant journey into their early legacy.

Also joining Sunday’s programme are SADIST. With two headliners of such calibre, it felt natural to extend the invitation to a group that has helped shape the history of Italian death metal and is widely regarded as a cult name internationally. For the occasion, Tommy, Trevor and company will perform a set dedicated to their masterpiece Tribe, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026.

Many more bands, exclusive shows and full details about all the additional festival features will be announced in the coming weeks!

At a time when everything seems to be getting more expensive and the cost of living keeps rising, we are proud to highlight that – despite the current situation – ticket prices for the festival have remained unchanged from last year. It’s a concrete commitment to keeping the Metalitalia Festival accessible to all fans, without compromising on the quality and ambition that have always defined the event.

DAY 1 – Saturday 26 September 2026
PARADISE LOST – Special show “by request”
AMENRA
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1914
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DAY 2 – Sunday 27 September 2026
CORONER
CYNIC – “Focus” & “Traced in Air” Special show
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SADIST – “Tribe” Special show
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Tickets:

Single-Day Ticket: Pre-sale €49 + fees | At the door €60

2-Day Pass + Warm-Up Party: Pre-sale €79 + fees | At the door €90

Tickets available from now via Vivaticket, Ticketone, Ticketmaster, and TicketSMS.
Presale: https://www.metalitalia-festival.com/en/biglietti/

Info:

METALITALIA FESTIVAL
www.metalitalia-festival.com

www.facebook.com/Metalitalia.comFestival

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EMP Mailorder:

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COLD SLITHER Set the Season on Fire with New Single “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town”

Posted in christmas rock songs, christmas songs, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, noise rock with tags , , , , , , , on December 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Reigning Phoenix Music, in collaboration with Hasbro, is proud to announce the most chaotic Christmas anthem ever to slither down a chimney: COLD SLITHER’s new single “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town.”

Fresh from the momentum of their self-titled album, released earlier this year, the Dreadnok-driven metal outfit returns with a holiday track packed with sleigh bells, sabotage, and seasonal pandemonium. The track is accompanied by a high-octane holiday video produced by none other than Torch himself (whose alter ego is known as Ross Sewage). 

Watch “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town” HERE: 

https://youtu.be/w1epjdSBnPQ

Listen HERE: 

https://coldslither.rpm.link/clawsPR

As the band explains in their own words:

“Well… Along with the persistent pestering by Torch and Ripper, Cobra Commander now has a new scheme to ensnare the masses with a… Ugh… Christmas song.

I, being the consummate professional, and of course gold being an easy persuader, was only too happy to oblige the dear Commander with the most shredding of holiday mayhem you’ll ever hear! I give you, “Cobra Claws are Coming Town”. You all remember the siege upon Keystone City right?! Hahahaha!!!” – Zartan

“All’s I wanted for Xmas was to see the USS Flagg sink like a stone into the briny deep – well, that and maybe a new piledriver, but instead, the boss wanted us to sing a Christmas song, of all things! Then I thought, who am I to refuse our legions of screaming fans a little ‘oliday brainwa- er ‘eadbanging!” – Ripper

“It’s a bloomin’ treat to once again show the yobbos why we’re the best heavy metal band in the world!! Bludgers thought we was washed up, but we put out the best album of 2025! Didn’t think we could nail a Chrissie song, and we turn in a bloody ripper! And wait till you read the lyrics!! Least, I’ve heard they’re good. Reading ain’t me strong suit.” – Torch

“Ehh, he’s not really a Joe guy like us. Maybe just something like “I likes me choo choo train… And me chainsaw too!” Ross, is that what you have him playing at the beginning of the video?” – Buzzer

“Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town” arrives as both a gift and a warning. This is holiday spirit the COLD SLITHER way: loud, unhinged, and ready to storm every playlist from now until the new year. Lock your chimneys. The Cobra Claws ride tonight.

Featuring 10 original tracks and a remastered version of their cult-classic single “Cold Slither,” the album plunges into dystopian metal with themes of swamp-born menace and Cobra-fueled power. The Cold Slither album is available across digital and vinyl formats.

Order HERE:
https://coldslither.rpm.link/albumPR

Connect with COLD SLITHER:
Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | RPM

For more information on HASBRO, visit: https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn. 

Source: C Squared Music

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TESTAMENT – Thrash Of The Titans North America 2026 | With OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION | Dates, Cities, Venues & Info Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Testament Facebook:

THRASH OF THE TITANS returns across the USA this March 2026! Joining us will be our friends in Overkill & Destruction!

Exclusive Metal Injection Presale: Wednesday, December 17th @ 10:00 AM EST @ https://metalinjection.net/

Artist Presale: Thursday, December 18th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL (PW: TITANS)

Local/Promoter Presale: Thursday, December 18th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL

https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/

General On Sale: Friday, December 19th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL

Thrash of the Titans USA 2026:

Mar 14 – Portland, OR – Roseland theater
Mar 15 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Mar 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
Mar 18 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Mar 20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Mar 21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Mar 22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
Mar 24 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
Mar 25 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
Mar 27 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Mar 28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Mar 29 – Reading, PA – Club Reverb
Mar 31 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
Apr 01 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Apr 03 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Apr 04 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
Apr 05 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
Apr 08 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Apr 09 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Apr 10 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre (No Overkill)

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MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 – Adds Over 20 Bands to Bill | Reveals Headliner Day Splits | More Info

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news, noise rock with tags , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Stillborn Records newsletter:

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now reveal the headliner day splits! ACID BATH will conquer Friday, followed by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on Saturday with newly added headliner MINISTRY to close out the weekend! In addition, the festival has announced over 20 new additions, which can be found below!

All single day, 2-day and 3-day ticketing options can be found HERE.

The festival will now take place June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom.

Co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments: “2026 is shaping up to be our best year yet and we’re just getting started! More bands, more stages, more vendors, more food, more signings, it’s gonna be the best weekend EVER! See you in the good the land!”

The current lineup is now as follows with more TBA:

ACID BATH
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
MINISTRY
OBITUARY
POWERTRIP
AGALLOCH
AFTER THE BURIAL
ALL SHALL PERISH
NAILS
IRON REAGAN
HAVOK
NUNSLAUGHTER
HIRAX
INTEGRITY
PRONG
INTERNAL BLEEDING
UADA
DEADGUY
MASTER
WEEKEND NACHOS
MORTA SKULD
POLKADOT CADAVER
SWORN ENEMY
BELUSHI SPEEDBALL
INCITE
CASKET ROBBERY
DUSK
JEFFREY NOTHING
BRICK BY BRICK
DEAD BY WEDNESDAY
HUMAN ARTIFACTS
THANATOTIC DESIRE
EYES OF THE LIVING
MISERY
STRIKING 13
TRIP TO THE MORGUE
DARK HORSE PROPHET
& OVER 40 MORE ARTISTS / BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Follow Milwaukee Metal Fest:

Website: metalfest.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilwaukeeMetalFest/

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Accabadora Debut EP Mazzolu – A Metal Odyssey Review

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Accabadora will see their 3 song debut EP, Mazzolu, release on February 1st. This is Doom Metal from another doom dimension! Heavy? Try to imagine hearing the initial ground splitting of a super volcano, in a manner of speaking heavy! Maurice de Jong on bass and vocals is a monster! His barbarous voice alone is a welcomed ear blowing experience to perceive.

Guitarist Raoul Dumas showcases both clamorous riffs and sedative melodies that meld together like yin-yang, a sonic doom force all his own. Drummer Nico Beemster exhibits the sonic doomsday whomps, adding that end of days homage to the unearthly and spellbinding rhythm section.

Do yourself a metal favor and experience this Doom Metal EP from Accabadora for your own good this February 1st. Metal be thy name. – Stone

Tracklist:
1 – Grasp the light
2 – Monstrous God
3 – Wrath

Accabadora is a Dutch doom band, founded in 2024. The band name comes from Sardinian mythology and refers to the woman who would relieve the sick and elderly from their suffering – at night, with a wooden hammer. It serves as a poetic metaphor for the themes of suffering, release, and death that shape the band’s music. Musical reference points include Conan, Primitive Man, and Amenra: crushingly heavy, slow, but dynamic.

The debut EP “Mazzolu” was recorded in the autumn of 2025 in a rehearsal room the band converted into a studio for the occasion, with engineer Maik Snippe at the controls. The result is a recording that stays close to the band’s live energy.

The EP will be released on February 1st, 2026, on all streaming platforms. A series of shows will follow in the spring; dates to be announced.

Accabadora consists of:

Maurice de Jong – bass and vocals (known from Gnaw Their Tongues)

Raoul Dumas – guitar

Nico Beemster – drums

Accabadora:
www.accabadoradoom.com

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THUNDEROR “Pump Up The Volume” w/ First Single Off Forthcoming Second Album Bleed For It – Out March 2026

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit – Rae Chatten Thunderor L-R: Jonny Nesta (Guitar) | JJ Tartaglia (Vocals, Drums) | Brycen Gunn (Bass)

+ Canadian Tour w/ Burning Witches & EU Tour w/ Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.)

Canadian heavy metal force Thunderor, fronted by JJ Tartaglia (vocals, drums, Skull Fist) and Jonny Nesta (guitar, ex-Skull Fist), alongside Brycen Gunn on bass, are igniting excitement with their high-octane new single “Pump Up The Volume.” The track offers the first glimpse of their forthcoming sophomore album, Bleed For It, slated for release at the end of March 2026. With their trademark fusion of Arena Rock Opera Heavy Metal, Thunderor deliver soaring vocals, massive choruses, and uplifting energy designed to inspire fans to live boldly and chase their dreams.

The single also doubles as the opening number from Thunderor The Musical, the band’s ambitious rock opera, which premiered at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2025. Featuring a cameo from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow in the promotional clip, the track sets the tone for an album that promises both fun and depth.

“This one is a lot of fun. Turn up the music, pump up your life, Pump Up The Volume! It’s also the opening number for the Musical, and it sets the mood nicely. Although the rest of the album ventures to many different places. Special thanks to Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto for her cameo in the promo clip, super cool.” – JJ Tartaglia.

Watch and listen to the music video: “Pump Up The Volume” – https://youtu.be/YfEG-0n0iz4

Add to your Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/4FzxOaCZO4Vk9o7bnFntHK

Following their acclaimed debut, Thunderor’s second album Bleed For It showcases significant growth in both songwriting and performance. The band highlights improved vocals and more expansive anthem-driven choruses, delivering a soundtrack that balances raw heavy metal energy with theatrical flair.

The upcoming album is a concept record, serving as the official soundtrack to Thunderor The Musical. Fans can expect a journey through uplifting themes of love, struggle, and perseverance, all wrapped in the band’s trademark high-energy sound.

Drawing inspiration from legends like Meat Loaf, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness, H.E.A.T., Night Flight Orchestra, and their own roots in Skull Fist, Thunderor’s sound is a modern twist on classic heavy and hair metal.

Due out on March 27, 2026, the Bleed For It Vinyl Bundle Pre-Order is available at: https://thunderor.bigcartel.com/product/bleed-for-it-lp-limited-bundle-pre-order

In additional news, Thunderor will be hitting the road in 2026, supporting Burning Witches on their first Canadian Tour in April, followed by a Scandinavian Tour supporting Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.) in May (dates listed below).

Canada Tour 2026 with Burning Witches:
April 20 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
April 21 – La Source De La Martiniere – Quebec City, QC
April 22 – The Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON
April 23 – The Garrison – Toronto, ON

Scandinavia Tour 2026 with HOLMES (The Sound of WASP):
May 15 – Nordic Noise – Copenhagen, Denmark
May 16 – Godset – Kolding, Denmark
May 27 – The Abyss – Gothenburg, Sweden
May 28 – Muskelrock – Blädinge, Sweden
May 29 – Lokstallet – Skövde, Sweden
May 30 – Gjerdrum Rock Club – Gjerdrum, Norway
May 31 – Sjøboden Live Scene – Mandal, Norway

For more info: 

Boonsdalerecords.com/thunderor | Facebook.com/ThunderorOfficial | Instagram.com/thunderor_official | Musicnovascotia.ca/artist/thunderor/

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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