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OPETH Announce The Last Will And Testament Latin American Tour – Part 2

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish progressive metal icons OPETH have announced their highly anticipated return to Latin America in 2026, bringing “The Last Will and Testament Latin American Tour – Part 2” to audiences across the region.

Renowned for their fearless creativity and uncompromising live performances, OPETH’s relationship with Latin American audiences has long been defined by passion and intensity. Over the years, the band has cultivated an exceptionally devoted fanbase across the continent, with live shows consistently delivering electrifying and unforgettable experiences.

Latin American fans can expect a powerful and immersive live experience, featuring material from the band’s latest album The Last Will and Testament alongside the defining tracks that have shaped their legacy.

The Last Will and Testament Latin American Tour – Part 2 Dates:

1 November 2026 – Movistar Arena, Santiago, Chile

3 November 2026 – Teatro Gran Rivadavia, Buenos Aires, Argentina

6 November 2026 – Espaço Unimed, São Paulo, Brazil

8 November 2026 – Teatro Royal Center, Bogotá, Colombia

11 November 2026 – Arena Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico

Tickets on sale:

Chile – Santiago Tickets: www.puntoticket.com/Opeth 

Brazil – Sao Paulo
Tickets:- eventim.com.br/opeth

Colombia – Bogota
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.co/event/opeth

Mexico – Tickets: https://www.superboletos.com/landing-evento/5iYNAPCzR6ZEqSFFXU4Yyw 

For Argentina, tickets will go on sale on 12 March at: www.fullticket.com

Opeth live in London, photo: Anne-Marie Forker

See also:

“§7” BAND PERFORMANCE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/lebYPPES5ss

“§3” OFFICIAL ANIMATED VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx3sVo9jPX4

“§4” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UenLRXki8KA

“§1 [Radio Edit]” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZmFQE3TlPA

“§1” BAND PERFORMANCE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUHrVfeIw44

Buy/stream The Last Will And Testament: https://opeth.rpm.link/lastwillPR

More on OPETH:

opeth.com | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

Source: C Squared Music

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GODSMACK – The Rise Of Rock World Tour 2026 | With Stone Temple Pilots & Special Guest Dorothy | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in grunge, grunge bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Quote from Godsmack Facebook:

“Godsmack’s BACK, and we’re celebrating “The Rise of Rock” across North America with special guests Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy! Join us for a full night of rock n’ roll!”

General on sales start this Friday, February 6th at 10AM (local) at: https://www.godsmack.com/

GODSMACK — THE RISE OF ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES:

Thu May 7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville*†
Sat May 9 – Camden, NJ @ MMRBQ†
Sun May 10 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Tue May 12 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Thu May 14 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater
Sat May 16 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sun May 17 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*†
Tue May 19 – Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater
Thu May 21 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sat May 23 – Huntsville, AL @ Orion Amphitheater
Sun May 24 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Wharf Amphitheater
Wed May 27 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Fri May 29 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Sat May 30 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman
Fri Jun 12 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
Sun Jun 14 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Tue Jun 16 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
Thu Jun 18 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
Sat Jun 20 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Sun Jun 21 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Tue Jun 23 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
Wed Jun 24 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
Sat Jun 27 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Sun Jun 28 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Tue Jun 30 – Syracuse, NY @ Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Thu Jul 2 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
Fri Jul 3 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
Sun Sep 6 – El Paso, TX @ Speaking Rock Casino**†
Mon Sep 7 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
Wed Sep 9 – Denver, CO @ JUNKYARD
Fri Sep 11 – Las Vegas, NV @ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino**†
Sat Sep 12 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – KUPD UFest*
Tue Sep 15 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu Sep 17 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
Sat Sep 19 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sun Sep 20 – Corning, CA @ Rolling Hills Casino and Resort**†
Tue Sep 22 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Thu Sep 24 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
Sat Sep 26 – Nampa, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater – KQXR XFest*

* Festival Performance
** Dorothy Only
† Not A Live Nation Date

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TESTAMENT – European Festival Summer 2026 Tour | Dates, Cities & Festivals Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on February 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The tremendous Testament begins their European Festival Summer 2026 Tour on June 29th in Antwerp, Belgium, at Middenvijver Park. Death Angel, Metal Church, Armored Saint and Hellripper join as guests on select dates!

06/29 – Antwerp, BEL @ Middenvijver
07/01 – Viveiro SPA @ Resurrection Fest
07/03 – Villaava, SPA @ Sala Totem Aretoa (feat. Hellripper)
07/04 – Barcelona, SPA @ Rock Fest
07/05 – Cartagena, SPA @ Rock Imperium Festival
07/07 – Zaragoza, SPA @ Teatro de las Esquinas (feat. Hellripper)
07/08 – Toulouse, FRA @ Le Bikini (feat. Hellripper)
07/29 – Bergen, NET @ Beyond The Gates Festival
07/31 – Rejmyre, SWE @ Skogsrojet Festival
08/01 – Gothenburg, SWE @ Pustervik (feat. Metal Church & Armored Saint)
08/02 – Lund, SWE @ Mejeriet (feat. Metal Church & Armored Saint)
08/04 – Kiel, GER @ Die Pumpe (feat. Metal Church)
08/05 – Leer, GER @ Zollhausverein (feat. Death Angel)
08/06 – Schlotheim, GER @ Party San
08/07 – Cologne, GER @ Essigfabrik (feat. Death Angel & Metal Church)
08/08 – Kortrijk, BEL @ Alcatraz Festival
08/09 – Derbyshire, UK @ Bloodstock Open Air
08/11 – Karlsruhe, GER @ Substage (feat. Death Angel & Metal Church)
08/12 – Obertraubling, GER @ Airport-Eventhall (feat. Death Angel & Metal Church)
08/13 – Krakow, POL @ Klub Studio (feat. Metal Church & Armored Saint)
08/14 – Moravsky Krumlov, CZE @ Rock Castle
08/15 – Dinkelsbuehl, GER @ Summer Breeze
08/16 – Eindhoven, NET @ Dynamo Metalfest

TESTAMENT:

Chuck Billy – vocals
Eric Peterson – guitar
Alex Skolnick – guitar
Steve DiGiorgio – bass
Chris Dovas – drums

More on Testament: https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/

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HELLRIPPER – New Studio Album, Coronach, Releases on March 27th

Posted in blackened thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The new studio album, Coronach, from Scotland’s Hellripper, will be released on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats by Century Media Records on March 27th 2026.

Coronach – Track Listing:

  1. Hunderprest
  2. Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite)
  3. The Art of Resurrection
  4. Baobhan Sith (Waltz of the Damned)
  5. Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm
  6. Sculptor’s Cave
  7. Mortercheyn
  8. Coronach

More on Hellripper: https://www.hellripper.com/

Century Media: https://www.centurymedia.com/artist/hellripper

Century Media Store: https://centurymedia.store/

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