Archive for April 26, 2026

SOULS OF DIOTIMA Reveal “ARCADE”: A New Era Begins With The Upcoming Single “Run Away”

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Souls of Diotima are officially back, signaling the start of a mysterious and bold new chapter. The band is thrilled to announce the release of their brand-new single, “Run Away,” arriving on Friday, June 5th. The single serves as the first glimpse into “Arcade,” the band’s upcoming fifth studio album, set for worldwide release on October 2nd, 2026, via Diotima Records.

As previously hinted by the band, “Arcade” marks the beginning of a “new era.” Souls of Diotima have undergone a significant directional change, a bold evolution that the members have chosen to keep under wraps. The true nature of this sonic transformation will remain a secret until the first single officially drops.

To capture this new vision, the band headed to Sweden to record at the legendary Studio Bohus in Kungälv. The album was fully produced by Oscar Nilsson, Thomas “Plec” Johansson, and Mikko Viitala.

The visual identity of “Arcade” is just as striking, featuring cover art by Rhett Padersoo, which is being unveiled today alongside the official tracklist.

“Arcade” Track-list:

1. Warning!
2. Revenge
3. Deadline
4. Black Rose
5. Run Away
6. Time is a Flame
7. A Child
8. Senza Rancore
9. Head Up, Guard Up
10. Cage
11. Nocturnal Vibe

https://linktr.ee/soulsofdiotimaofficial

Source: Diotima Records Music Management Ltd.

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VIO-LENCE Announces Summer 2026 Tour “Eruption of Screams”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Vio-lence is set to return to the global stage with their Summer 2026 tour, “Eruption of Screams.” Kicking off on July 20 in Gdańsk and July 21 in Warsaw, Poland, opening for Biohazard. As a pioneering Bay Area thrash band that emerged in the late 1980s, Vio-lence built a reputation for their aggressive sound and influential releases, helping define the genre’s intensity and edge.

The tour marks another chapter in the band’s legacy as they bring their high-energy performances across Europe, the United Kingdom, Russia and Asia, including a return to Brutal Assault, where they previously performed in 2022.

“We’re excited to get back to Europe and the UK, and visit Russia, China, Japan, Taipei and South Korea for the first time.” — Sean Killian

The run will include select dates alongside fellow FM Music Management artists, including Armored Saint, Cutthroat, and Angelus Apatrida. Following the European and UK leg, the tour will continue through Russia and multiple stops across Asia, ultimately concluding on August 28 in Seoul, South Korea.

The current lineup features founding frontman Sean Killian, guitarists Ira Black (Dio Disciples, Metal Church, Lizzy Borden) and Claudeous Creamer (Possessed), bassist Jeff Salgado (Psychosomatic), and drummer Nick Souza (Hatriot), all of who have been performing with Vio-lence across multiple recent tours.

Vio-lence is set to release new music in 2027.

Tour Dates:
20/07/26 – Gdańsk, PL – B90
21/07/26 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja
24/07/26 – Porto, PT – Hard Club
25/07/26 – Lisbon, PT – República de Música
28/07/26 – Antwerp, BE – Kid’s
29/07/26 – Plymouth, UK – The Depo
30/07/26 – London, UK – The Underworld
31/07/26 – Bridgwater, UK – The Cobblestones
01/08/26 – Preston, UK – Blitz
02/08/26 – Dublin, IE – Grand Social
03/08/26 – Belfast, NI – The Limelight
04/08/26 – Glasgow, UK – Audio
05/08/26 – Cardiff, UK – The Globe
07/08/26 – Jaroměř, CZ – Brutal Assault (Festival)
08/08/26 – Vienna, AT – Viper Room
09/08/26 – Munich, DE – Backstage
12/08/26 – Košice, SK – Colosseum
13/08/26 – Salzburg, AT – Rockhouse
14/08/26 – Zabok, HR – Cuk Regenerator

Russia & Asia:
16/08/26 – Moscow, RU – Pravda Club
17/08/26 – Saint Petersburg, RU – Kosmonavt
20/08/26 – Shanghai – Cave Art Venue
21/08/26 – Wuhan – Three Live
22/08/26 – Tianjin – Liu Li Space
23/08/26 – Taipei – Pipe Live House
24/08/26 – Tokyo – Koenji High
25/08/26 – Tokyo – Koenji High
28/08/26 – Seoul – JS Art Hall

More dates TBA.

For more information, visit Vio-lence’s official social media pages: Instagram (@vio_lence_official) and Facebook (Vio-lence).

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ANVIL – Pounding The Past 2026 North America Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

ANVIL play songs from their first 3 albums only: Hard N Heavy, Metal On Metal, and Forged In Fire.

ANVIL Pounding The Past 2026 – North America Tour Dates With Midnite Hellion As Support:

June 03 – Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance
June 04 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
June 05 – Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
June 06 – St Louis, MO – Off Broadway
June 07 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
June 10 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
June 12 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
June 13 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
June 14 – Las Vegas, NV – The Tuscanny
June 17 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
June 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge
June 19 – Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewing
June 20 – Santa Rosa, CA – Arlene Francis Center
June 21 – Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
June 24 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
June 25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
June 26 – Chilliwack, BC – The Chill House
June 27 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria
June 28 – Victoria, BC – The Phoenix
July 01 – Calgary, AB – Palomino
July 02 – Edmonton, AB – The Dive Bar
July 03 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
July 05 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
July 08 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
July 09 – Madison, WI – Crucible
July 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
July 11 – Toledo, OH – Frankies Inner-City

Info: https://anviltour.com/

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