Archive for January 21, 2026

MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST (Sooke, BC) Announces 2026 Lineup w/ ANCIIENTS, ARROW IN THE QUIVER, THE RISING FALL, SQUIDHAMMER and More!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on January 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Mosh The Rock Island Metal Fest 2026 – Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5l4cOfqstUMbeJsivsJMeQ

Vancouver Island is set to shake when Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest 2026 takes over Fred Milne Park in Sooke, BC on Sunday, August 9, 2026. This all-ages, family-friendly outdoor metal festival brings together a stacked lineup of international, national, and regional talent for a full day of crushing riffs, pit energy, and community spirit on the West Coast.

Headlining the festival are Vancouver’s Multiple Juno Award–winning metal heavyweights Anciients. Joining them as co-headliners are Arrow In The Quiver (Vancouver), The Rising Fall (Chicago, IL), and Squidhammer (Watertown, PA), delivering a powerful blend of progressive, extreme, and modern metal.

The day will also showcase a strong lineup of West Coast metal acts, including:
Wolf Venom (Sooke, BC)
The Grundles (Duncan, BC)
Dead Rights (Victoria, BC)
Overditch (Victoria, BC)
Neveranother (Vancouver, BC)
Conjure Hand (Victoria, BC)
As Ash Fell (Nanaimo, BC)
Mutual Trauma (Victoria, BC)

With a world-class headliner, international acts, and a powerful lineup of Vancouver Island talent, Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated metal events of the summer.

In addition to the music, festival-goers can enjoy food trucks, local vendors, and a licensed beer garden, making it a full festival experience in a scenic coastal setting. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event.

Online presale tickets available at: https://orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=2146

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Location: Fred Milne Park, Sooke, BC
Gates Open: 11:00 AM
First Band: 12:00 PM
Ticket Information:
Advance Tickets: $50
Gate Tickets: $65
Youth (12–17): $25
Children (11 & under): FREE with adult ticket

Hard Copy Advance Tickets Available At:
Phoenix Bar and Grill
Cavity Curiosity Shop
Long & McQuade
Sooke Forbes IDA
Sooke Pharmasave

More info: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563939716534

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SEVENDUST – New Studio Album, One, Releasing on May 1st | US Tour Begins in April

Posted in alternative metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , on January 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Napalm Records Facebook:

Atlanta Rockers Sevendust Announce 15th Studio Album, ONE, Scheduled for Release on May 1, 2026!

ONE Now Available for Pre-Order: http://lnk.to/Sevendust-One

Renowned as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, SEVENDUST are preparing to hit the road in support of One. Their U.S. headline tour kicks off April 16 in Carterville, IL, and runs through May 20, concluding in Knoxville, TN. Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline will join as support. The band will also open for Alter Bridge at two special U.S. dates: April 26 in Atlanta, GA, and May 21 in Nashville, TN. Additionally, Sevendust will appear at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.

For all upcoming tour dates, ticket information, and VIP packages, visit: https://sevendust.com/pages/tour.

16.04.26 US – Carterville, IL / Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
17.04.26 US – Riverside, IA / Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
18.04.26 US – Larchwood, IA / Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
20.04.26 US – Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
21.04.26 US – Lexington, KY / Manchester Music Hall
22.04.26 US – Birmingham, AL / Iron City
24.04.26 US – Mobile, AL / Soul Kitchen Music Hall
25.04.26 US – Destin, FL / Club LA
26.04.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Coca-Cola Roxy*
28.04.26 US – Dallas, TX / House of Blues
29.04.26 US – Oklahoma City, OK / Diamond Ballroom
01.05.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit
02.05.26 US – Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine Theater
04.05.26 US – Wichita, KS / The Cotillion
05.05.26 US – Springfield, MO / The Regency Live
06.05.26 US – Fayetteville, AR / Ozark Music Hall
08.05.26 US – Daytona Beach, FL / Welcome To Rockville
09.05.26 US – North Myrtle Beach, SC / House of Blues
11.05.26 US – Norfolk, VA / The NorVa
12.05.26 US – Harrisburg, PA / XL Live
14.05.26 US – McKees Rocks, PA / Roxian Theatre
15.05.26 US – Columbus, OH / Sonic Temple
16.05.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Nevermore Hall
17.05.26 US – Sayreville, NJ / Starland Ballroom
19.05.26 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore
20.05.26 US – Knoxville, TN / The Mill & Mine
21.05.26 US – Nashville, TN / The Pinnacle*

  • Opening for Alter Bridge

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