We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Tommy DeCarlo.
Tommy will forever be remembered by fans around the world as the powerful voice behind the album ‘Life, Love & Hope’ with Boston, as well as for the other music that he created with us. Through the years we had the privilege of working with him on several releases, including ‘Lightning Strikes Twice’ and his solo album, ‘Dancing In The Moonlight’.
Tommy also joined us on stage at the Frontiers Rock Festival in 2019, delivering a memorable performance that perfectly captured his passion for music and connection with the fans.
Beyond his extraordinary voice, Tommy was a kind and genuine person who will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, bandmates, and fans around the world.
Phoenix groovers/thrashers INCITE are set to join DEATH ANGEL in support of their “Act III US Tour 2026” alongside VIO-LENCE. INCITE will be obliterating stages performing tracks taken from their critically acclaimed 2025 album Savage New Times, releasedvia Reigning Phoenix Music.
Frontman Richie Cavalera comments, “Metalheads we are beyond fired up to be touring with metal legends DEATH ANGEL and VIO-LENCE on the upcoming Act III US tour! We’ll be bringing our new album Savage New Times to the stage and to the pit for the first time since its release!!! Get those tickets today and get ready for an insane night of heavy metal.”
DEATH ANGEL “Act III” US Tour 2026 W. VIO-LENCE & INCITE Dates:
5/01 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater 5/03 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom 5/05 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues 5/07– Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville (not ACT III set) 5/10 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground 5/11 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel 5/12 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Theater 5/13 – Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs 5/14 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall 5/15 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom 5/16 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall 5/19 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen 5/20 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater 5/21 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City 5/22 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall 5/24 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest 5/27 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Hell 5/28 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey 5/29 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room 5/30 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum 6/02 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl 6/03 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom 6/05 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 6/06 – St Louis, MO – Red Flag 6/08 – Wichita, KS – Wave 6/09 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater 6/10 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep 6/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex 6/12 – Boise, ID – Shrine Ballroom 6/14 – Seattle, WA – Showbox 6/16 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater 6/17– Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades 6/18 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater 6/19 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory 6/20 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall 6/21 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
Savage New Times – Track Listing: 1. Lies 2. Feel This Shit (I’m Fired Up) 3. Just A Rat 4. Chucked Off 5. Doubts and the Fear 6. Dolores 7. No Mercy No Forgiveness 8. Used and Abused 9. Never Die Once 10. Savage New Times
After the successful release of their latest studio album Forever in October 2025 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, followed by an extensive European tour with ALL FOR METAL, metal superheroes GRAILKNIGHTS are back with a new surprise for their fans. Today, the band unleashes the album bonus track: an epic power metal version of the timeless ABBA classic “Super Trouper!”
Known for their high-energy sound, heroic storytelling, and unmistakable style, GRAILKNIGHTS transform the iconic pop anthem into a thunderous metal spectacle. Driving guitars, powerful drums, and soaring vocals give the beloved song a completely new dimension while preserving the spirit that made it a global hit. With this release, the band once again proves that even legendary pop songs can be reborn in the world of superhero metal.
“We’re paying tribute to one of the greatest pop anthems of all time with Super Trouper – the Superhero Metal way!” comments Count Cranium (guitars, vocals). “We took this ABBA classic out of the disco and turned it into a powerful metal version that keeps the melody and its unmistakable identity, but reinterprets it with heavy riffs, epic energy, and a tongue-in-cheek sense of heroic pathos. A cover that builds bridges between genres, the dancefloor, and the mosh pit.”
Packed with anthemic choruses, powerful riffs, and the band’s trademark mix of heroism and humor, the bands latest studio offering, Forever, marks the Knights’ most dynamic and unifying chapter yet. With songs made for the moshpit and the gym alike, the album delivers everything fans love about GRAILKNIGHTS: catchy power metal, epic storytelling, and a dose of tonguein-cheek self-awareness that turns every show into a celebration.
Forever is out via PERCEPTION and available on all digital platforms and in physical formats.
Forever – Track Listing: 01. Yes Sire 02. Grail Gym 03. Necronomicon 04. Weekend Ninja 05. In The Eyes Of The Enemy 06. Snow In Bordeaux 07. Grailforce One 08. Mighty Metal Maiden 09. Animated Love [excl. jewel case-CD] 10. Powerlift 11. Forever Bonus Track: 12. Super Trouper [ABBA Cover]
GRAILKNIGHTS are: Sir Optimus Prime | vocals Sovereign Storm | guitars, vocals Count Cranium | guitars, vocals Duncan MacLoud | bass, vocals Lord Drumcules | drums
GRAILKNIGHTS Live: 08/09.05.2026 DE Braunschweig – Rock in Rautheim
DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG) have released the video for “The Law Of A Madman,” taken from their acclaimed album Babylon, released by Reigning Phoenix Music in October 2025.
“The Law Of A Madman” treads the path of up-tempo metal shuffles. A true-metal guitar riff paves the way for aggressive vocals typical of Udo Dirkschneider, soon moving into a chorus reminiscent of the good old days. Following an ingenious guitar solo packed with twists and surprising harmonies, the song culminates in powerful final choruses highlighted by Manuela’s breathtaking solo vocals.
With this latest release, DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG conclude their Babylon album video cycle, which has generated more than five million views across all of the individual videos, a strong testament to the project’s enduring appeal. The impressive response shows that DATOG has truly reached the hearts of the fans worldwide, resonating with listeners who continue to celebrate the band’s timeless rock and heavy metal spirit.
Photo: Eddi Bachmann Photography
Revisit Babylon on your favourite streaming platform, watch the videos, or order your physical copy if you haven’t already: https://datog.rpm.link/babylon
DATOG are:
Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals
Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals
Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys
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