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BOOZEWA Announce First West Coast Tour This July

Posted in grunge, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news, noise rock with tags , , , , on April 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Pennsylvania noise and grunge trio BOOZEWA will make their long awaited West Coast debut this July, bringing their loud, heavy, and unmistakably strange sound across California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Utah.

Formed in 2020, BOOZEWA features Jessica Baker on bass and vocals, Rylan Caspar on guitar and vocals, and mRc on drums. The trio draws from a sonic lineage that includes KARP, MELVINS, SONIC YOUTH, and SWANS, delivering a sound that is both punishing and unpredictable. The band includes former members of BACKWOODS PAYBACK and a current member of ALL ELSE FAILED.

Operating fully DIY through their own DeepRest Records imprint, BOOZEWA has released five records, singles, and EPs. Their latest release, a split with NOWHERE, is available now on 12 inch vinyl. The band has also worked in the studio with TAD DOYLE of TAD.

Known for their intense live performances, BOOZEWA has previously toured with THE OBSESSED, SUPLECS, CKY, AMIGO THE DEVIL, and COMA HOLE. This upcoming run marks a major milestone as they finally bring their sound to fans who have been asking for West Coast dates for years.

The band states they are excited to finally get out west and connect with those who have been waiting. Each show will feature hand picked regional acts.

BOOZEWA July West Coast Tour:

  • Thursday 16 Alexs Bar, Long Beach CA with DAWN FADES, STYGIAN CROWN
  • Friday 17 Redwood Bar, Los Angeles CA
  • Saturday 18 Scotland Yard, Los Angeles CA
  • Sunday 19 Humble Heart, San Diego CA with DEAD TENSION, NO AVAIL
  • Monday 20 Aces High Saloon, Salt Lake City UT with LUCID, SIMIAN
  • Thursday 23 Lucky Liquor, Tacoma WA with PONYBOY, GRRRIZLY
  • Friday 24 Kenton Club, Portland OR with CUE THE SUN, VACANCY FLOOR, CLAMBAIT
  • Saturday 25 The Dip, Redding CA
  • Sunday 26 MATINEE Kilowatt, San Francisco CA with GRAIN, WONDERLAND REJECTS
  • Sunday 26 NIGHT SHOW Winters, Pacifica CA with CAMGIRL
  • Wednesday 29 Yucca Taproom, Mesa AZ with LOST DUTCHMAN, GET TO THE CHOPPER
  • Thursday 30 Transplants Brewing, Palmdale CA
  • Friday 31 Til Two, San Diego CA with INSOMNIA, DOLL RIOT

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Source: C Squared Music

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KENYON RECORDS Announces Deluxe 2026 Edition Of LOVE/HATE’S Punk Rock Fiesta! ~ Out May 1st!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Kenyon Records is proud to announce the deluxe 2026 edition of Punk Rock Fiesta! from Love/Hate, arriving May 1, 2026. This release also marks a major milestone for the label, as Kenyon Records officially partners with Select-O-Hits for physical distribution across the United States and the UK.

The first title in this new partnership is the latest edition of Love/Hate’s explosive comeback album, Punk Rock Fiesta! – a record that has already made serious noise, landing in the Top 20 Albums of 2025 as voted by readers of Sleaze Roxx.

Featuring original vocalist Jizzy Pearl, long time guitarist Darren Householder, drummer Dave Moreno (Bruce Dickinson), and bassist Christian Kimmett (Warrior Soul), Punk Rock Fiesta! delivers an infectious dose of high-energy sleaze metal driven by memorable hooks, soaring melodies, and gritty riffs. Punk Rock Fiesta!injects a punk attitude without sacrificing the unmistakable sleaze metal sound that defines Love/Hate.

The album features standout video singles “You’re Gonna Burn” and “Over The Edge,” showcasing the band’s signature mix of grit, hooks, attitude and outstanding guitar work from virtuoso Darren Householder. 

The 2026 deluxe CD edition is strictly limited to 500 hand-numbered copies and comes housed in a jewel case within a deluxe slipcase, complete with an exclusive poster, built for collectors and diehards.

Amazon CD Pre-Order: 

https://a.co/d/08M4YgqW

Watch “You’re Gonna Burn” (Official Video) HERE

Punk Rock Fiesta! (Deluxe 2026 Edition) is available for pre-order now at your favorite retail outlets nationwide.

TRACK-LISTING:

  1. You’re Gonna Burn
  2. Eye For An Eye
  3. The Wrath Of Love
  4. Over The Edge
  5. Didya Think You Could Fall In Love?
  6. Can’t Be Wrong
  7. I’ll Be Your Shadow
  8. Time To Take Your Pill

Source: Kenyon Records

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ROCKLUST Unleash Debut Album Smoking Wheels – Classic Hard Rock, Pure Energy And a Promise Ready to Explode!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , on April 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Smoking Wheels, the debut album by ROCKLUST, is now available on all digital platforms via Volcano Records & Promotion.

After months of steady growth and increasing attention from industry insiders, the Italian band presents a record that perfectly captures their artistic identity, projecting it with confidence onto the international hard rock scene. Smoking Wheels is deeply rooted in classic hard rock, reinterpreted through a modern attitude and a clear vision. With sharp riffs, driving rhythms, and powerful, personality-driven vocals, the album builds a coherent and recognizable sonic journey, evoking the legacy of bands such as Whitesnake, Airbourne, and Scorpions without ever sounding derivative.

The ROCKLUST project quickly gained attention within the European underground scene thanks to a series of singles that, step by step, showcased the band’s different facets: “Smoking Wheels”, “Wild Crowd”, the power ballad “Child Spirit”, leading up to “Rocklust”, released just a few days ago, a true manifesto track that solidified the band’s position as one of the most exciting emerging acts in the European hard rock landscape.

This sequence of releases, supported by tangible media attention and strong traction across platforms, has placed Rocklust increasingly on the radar of industry professionals, building anticipation around a debut that now finally reaches its full expression.

Within Smoking Wheels, energy, attitude, and vision coexist: direct and powerful tracks alternate with more expansive and reflective moments, shaping a record that goes beyond a simple collection of songs and becomes a true artistic statement. An album that stands as a solid and self-aware starting point, capable of anticipating even more ambitious developments in the future.

Stream Smoking Wheels on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major digital platforms, and watch the lyric video for the latest single “Rocklust” here: https://youtu.be/9Utr2enSO-Q

Also Watch:
“Child Spirit” – https://youtu.be/7SWVAWMZfxE  

“Wild Crowd” – https://youtu.be/63I3lvfzmx0

“Smoking Wheels” – https://youtu.be/j9clBpoo998

Further info at:
www.volcanopromotion.com
www.instagram.com/rocklust_band

Source: VOLCANO Records & Promotion

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Finnish Heavy Metallers DEMONESSA Reveal Further Details of Upcoming Debut Album “Wild ‘N’ Loud” + Share Lyric Video for ‘High Voltage Renegade’!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Nadja Tonkoshkur

“Wild ‘N’ Loud” is DEMONESSA at full power ready to take on the world!

All the songs on this album are an embodiment of the ‘80s heavy metal we all know and love. While every song on the album is brand new, they also have a familiar feel that fits right into any playlist, like they’ve always been there. 

There are 12 songs, racking up to almost one hour of straight hard-rocking future classics, which really makes it like an all-you-can-eat buffet for heavy metal fans, there’s something for pretty much everyone in there. From arena filling anthems to speeding tickets guaranteeing high-speed hits and emotional ballads, the album covers the full spectrum of classic heavy metal.

Album cover art by Toni Nurmi

Track-listing:
Till Death Do Us Part
High Voltage Renegade
M.A.D.
Wild ‘N’ Loud
Queen of Pain
Livin’ Out of Spite
Slowly Losing My Mind
In Decay
In the Depths of Hell You’ll Burn
We Rule the Night
I Stand Alone
A Knife to a Gunfight

Link to ‘High Voltage Renegade’ lyric video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dL0QxrRv3Q

The band shared: 
“This track was chosen for a lyric video due to the high energy it delivers and the clear strong visual potential to match the outlawish lyrics. The video was created by MVS Visual, known for his work with various artists, most notably Manowar, making him an obvious choice for the project.”

To celebrate the release of the album there are several gigs coming up in Finland that are part of a so-called “Worldwide ‘N’ Loud Tour”, which kicks off on 8th of May in Boothill bar in Helsinki. Following that, there will be some shows in Tampere and Hämeenlinna as well and obviously many more to come, all the necessary information can be found on the band’s social media.

More on Demonessa:
Demonessa is a heavy metal band from Tampere, Finland, carving its path with pure power and attitude. Formed in 2019, the band combines the explosive force of 80’s heavy metal with the spectacle of glam metal creating an experience that must be witnessed live.

Line-up:
Senja – Vocals
John Creweholm – Guitars
Hugo M. Raze – Guitars
Peet von Rowanskerry – Bass
Jones “Pugnax Vehemens” Tervas – Drums

More band information:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Demonessa

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VE0mtJfuhaipbhSp71OVt

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/demonessa/1752566908

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587941337019

Bandcamp: https://demonessa.bandcamp.com/

Source: Tarja Virmakari PR

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PUSCIFER Release “Tales From The Pusciverse #3: The Synth Whisperer”

Posted in comic books, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

“Tales From The Pusciverse #3: The Synth Whisperer” cover art by Zombie Yeti

ONGOING COMIC BOOK SERIES HIGHLIGHTS CHARACTERS FROM THE PUSCIVERSE

April 22, 2026 – The Synth Whisperer is the latest character to get a dedicated comic in the ongoing “Tales From The Pusciverse” comic book series, with today’s release of “Tales From The Pusciverse #3: The Synth Whisperer”.

The latest installment of “Tales From The Pusciverse” centers on one of the newest and most enigmatic characters to emerge from the expanding Puscifer universe… The Synth Whisperer. Introduced on a recent episode of the Tales From The Pusciverse Prodcast as “the man, the myth, the legend known as The Synth Whisperer in the deepest and darkest corners of the online music community,” this master of technology possesses electronics and can synchronize even the most temperamental of machines, including the Synclavier and Fairlight. As strange signals ripple across the Pusciverse, only The Synth Whisperer may hold the power to restore order, or reshape it entirely.

Written by Maynard James Keenan, the new issue features cover art by Zombie Yeti, artwork by Marlin Shoop (“Captain Action,” “G.I. Joe,” “Unprepped”), lettering by Jack Morelli (“Afterlife with Archie,” “Peter Parker Annual,” Marvel Comics) and faux advertisements by Andy Belanger.

“The stories are starting to unfold,” Keenan says. “The Synth Whisperer, The Briefcase, Fanny Grey, and Bellendia Black details are dropping like bread crumbs. This is only the beginning.”

“Tales From The Pusciverse” comics are available exclusively via Puscifer.com.

Select pages from “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Synth Whisperer”

Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t, is out now via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The band’s North American tour is ongoing with the band performing in Indianapolis tomorrow.

Puscifer “Normal Isn’t” tour dates:

April 23 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
April 25 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre
April 26 Milwaukee, WI Landmark Credit Union Live
April 28 Madison, WI The Sylvee
April 30 St. Louis, MO The Factory
May 1 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre
May 3 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 5 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center
May 8 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds
May 9 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater
May 11 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre
May 13 San Diego, CA San Diego Civic Theatre
May 14 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre

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OFFICER LUCIFER Presents Video For “Swallow”

Posted in grunge, Hard Rock, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metal music videos, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “Swallow” HERE: https://youtu.be/PSyZx01ATfE

OFFICER LUCIFER‘s transmission continues with the new single and video, “Swallow“. The track presents an uncompromising criticism of manufactured misinformation that is designed to confuse and disorientate perceptions of reality. “Swallow” follows the release of “Far From Right” featuring Page Hamilton of HELMET.

Guitarist David Coloma comments:
“‘Swallow’ is a direct confrontation with blind obedience. A track about submission, manipulation, and the systems that thrive when people stop thinking for themselves.”

OFFICER LUCIFER‘s sound is rooted in raw aggression born from a fusion of genres including metal, punk, grunge, and Latin rhythms. “Swallow” unleashes an anguished-fueled attack of gritty distortion, driving rhythms, and melodic vocal melodies performed by Yves Myr. The song exists within OFFICER LUCIFER‘s narrative world where engineered hybrids rise up against their human creators, mirroring real-world cycles of control, corruption, and resistance.

The lyrics for “Swallow” expose a cycle of bombardment; the continuous exposure to lies, biased perspectives and fear mongering. The song confronts the unquestioned consumption and ingestion of these fabrications that leads to a perspective of existence and selfhood that is an illusion. 

Watch “Swallow” HERE: https://youtu.be/PSyZx01ATfE

Drums and bass for “Swallow” were performed by Andrés Benavides and Pancho Tomaselli and recorded by Daniel Pasquel at La Increible Sociedad – Quito, Ecuador. The track was mixed by Jesse Gander at Rain City Recorders and mastered by Jamie King. 

About OFFICER LUCIFER:

OFFICER LUCIFER is a conceptual heavy music project built on confrontation, storytelling, and sonic collision. Drawing from metal, punk, grunge, and Latin rhythmic traditions, the project creates an aggressive and immersive sound that refuses genre boundaries.

Each release exists within a dystopian narrative framework where engineered half-animal, half-machine beings turn against their human creators, reflecting themes of control, resistance, and collapse in the modern world.

The project first revealed its universe with the debut single “Uncivil War”, establishing a raw and cinematic atmosphere where chaos is not background noise but the driving force. The music is designed to feel physical and urgent, pairing crushing instrumentation with a sense of narrative tension and unrest.

OFFICER LUCIFER operates as a collective rather than a traditional band. The core creative vision is shaped by Pancho Tomaselli, David Coloma, and Andrés Benavides, musicians whose international careers span diverse projects, scenes, and stages.

Their combined experience fuels a foundation that is both disciplined and volatile. As the project evolves, additional collaborators are brought in to expand the sound, introducing new textures, voices, and perspectives without diluting the central vision.

Beyond the music, OFFICER LUCIFER functions as a fully realized world. Band members are portrayed as hybrid soldiers assigned distinct military-style ranks, reinforcing a shared identity rooted in rebellion, unity, and defiance. The result is not just a collection of songs, but a living mythos designed to confront listeners and challenge complacency.

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Source: C Squared Music

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces Western US/Canada Headlining Tour This July ~ Tickets On Sale Friday!

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

Photo by Danin Drahos

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will head West this July for a two-week headlining tour with support provided by Whores and Crobot. The trek, which begins on July 6th in Houston, Texas and runs through July 22nd in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as the second leg of their North American tour set to commence next month.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27th at 10:00am local time at coc.com/pages/tour. See all confirmed dates below.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY w/ Whores, Crobot:
7/06/2026 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
7/07/2026 Granada Theater – Dallas, TX
7/08/2026 The Far Out Lounge – Austin, TX
7/10/2026 The Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
7/11/2026 The Regent Theater – Los Angeles, CA
7/12/2026 The Glass House – Pomona, CA
7/13/2026 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
7/15/2026 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
7/16/2026 The Crocodile – Seattle, WA
7/17/2026 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
7/18/2026 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
7/19/2026 Shrine Social Club – Boise, ID
7/21/2026 Federal Theatre – Denver, CO
7/22/2026 Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE

Previously announced dates: 

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY:
4/07/2026 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA *
4/08/2026 The Pyrle – Greensboro, NC *
4/09/2026 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ ^
4/11/2026 The Palladium – Worcester, MA ^
4/12/2026 Kodak Center Theater – Rochester, NY ^
4/14/2026 The Factory – Chesterfield, MO ^
4/15/2026 Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY ^
4/17/2026 VooDoo at Harrah’s Kansas City – North Kansas City, MO ^
4/18/2026 Anthem at Hard Rock Sioux City – Sioux City, IA **
4/19/2026 The District – Sioux Falls, SD ^
4/21/2026 Mesa Theater – Grand Junction, CO ^
4/22/2026 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT (COC only)
4/23/2026 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID ^
4/24/2026 Cargo Concert Hall – Reno, NV ^
4/25/2026 Sick New World – Las Vegas, NV Festival Date
4/27/2026 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM ^
4/28/2026 The Horseshoe – Midland, TX ^
4/29/2026 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX ^
5/01/2026 Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL ^
5/02/2026 The Signal – Chattanooga, TN ^
5/03/2026 The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC ^
5/05/2026 Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON *
5/06/2026 Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC *
5/07/2026 Le Poisson Rouge – New York, NY ***
5/08/2026 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA ***
5/09/2026 Mr. Smalls Theatre – Millvale, PA ***
5/10/2026 The Roxy – Lakewood, OH ***
5/12/2026 The Machine Shop – Flint, MI ***
5/13/2026 The Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI ***
5/14/2026 Outset – Chicago, IL ***
5/15/2026 Cannery Hall – Nashville, TN ***
5/16/2026 Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA ***

  • w/ Whores
    ^ w/ Clutch, JD Pinkus
    *** w/ Whores, Crobot

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will be touring in support of their mammoth new double album, Good God / Baad Man, set for release next Friday, April 3rd via Nuclear Blast!

Produced by Grammy award winner Warren Riker (Fugees, Down, Cathedral) and featuring cover art by famed New Orleans artist Scott Guion, Good God / Baad Man was recorded at Blak Shak Studios in Riffissippi, USA, Dockside Studios in Maurice, Louisiana, and Bee Gee Barry Gibb’s home studio in Miami, Florida.  

Watch a video for the record’s first single, “Gimme Some Moore,” HERE and “You Or Me” HERE.

Good God / Baad Man will be released on digipak CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

Gatefold 2xLP w/ Belly Strip – Black Vinyl (Retail)
2 Separate Jacket LPs w/ Belly Strip – LP 1 Blue/LP 2 Red (Mail Order + Band Exclusive)

Find all preorders at THIS LOCATION.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY:
Pepper Keenan – guitar, vocals
Woody Weatherman – guitar
Stanton Moore – drums
Bobby Landgraf – bass

http://www.coc.com

http://www.instagram.com/coccabal

http://www.facebook.com/corrosionofconformity

http://www.nuclearblast.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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RACHEL BOLAN Announced His First Solo Album: Gargoyle of the Garden State ~ Set for June 12th Release

Posted in Heavy Metal, Music, Hard Rock, news, music news with tags , , , , , on March 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Skid Row Bandsintown:

ATTENTION SKID ROW FANS…

Rachel Bolan announces Gargoyle of the Garden State, his first-ever solo album, arriving June 12. First single, “At War With Myself” (feat. Danko Jones), is out now.

“Gargoyle of the Garden State is not a project, it is every bit of my soul,” says Bolan. “Like me, it knows when to be serious and also knows where the party is.”

Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the album features an all-star lineup of friends including Corey Taylor, Danko Jones, Nuno Bettencourt, Damon Johnson, Steve Conte and of course Skid Row bandmates Scotti Hill, Snake Sabo, and Rob Hammersmith.

Single: https://BOLAN.lnk.to/AtWarWithMyself

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ZAN/CODY (Formally of Shotgun Messiah) – Signs To Frontiers Music Srl

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Frontiers Music srl facebook:

NEW SIGNING ALERT: ZAN/CODY!

Frontiers Music is proud to announce the signing of glam-metal trailblazers Zinny J. Zan and Harry Cody — founding members of Shotgun Messiah — reunited after 35 years. Welcome Zan/Cody to the family!

With a legacy built on rebellion, raw energy, and attitude, the duo is back in the studio, ready to pick up where they left off. Their 1989 self-titled debut helped define a generation of high-octane rock, and now they return with brand new music that stays true to their hard-hitting roots while embracing the grit of today’s rock landscape.

Expect swagger and uncompromising rock & roll spirit.

New music coming soon!

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Rest In Peace, Phil Campbell

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 14, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Official Motörhead Facebook:

We cannot believe we’re saying this… it is with profound sadness that we have to say Philip Anthony Campbell has passed.

He was Motörhead’s guitarist for 31 years (the longest serving member aside from Lemmy) having joined in 1984. After Lemmy’s passing, he was blessed to form Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons with his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, which recorded and toured together for years.

Phil was a wonderful guitarist, writer, performer, and musician who had Motörhead in his veins. He always led with his gift of guitar, and carried a great sense of humour, but most of all, Phil led with his heart. You could not be around him without a chuckle or twenty, because quite simply, Phil loved life and lived it with great joy.

There will be plenty of time for us to share stories -tales of Campbell glory- and some damn good jokes together; for now, please send love and positive energy to Gaynor and the boys while affording them time, space, and privacy.

Much love and RIP Phil. The world has just lost an enormous beam of light, and we are devastated.

God Bless the soul of Phil Campbell. Love and light to the entire Campbell family.

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PUSCIFER RELEASE “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase” | Second Issue Arrives Following The Immediate Sell-Out Of Issue #1

Posted in comic books, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

“Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase” cover featuring artwork by Marlin Shoop

March 11, 2026 – The Pusciverse continues to expand with the arrival of “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase.” The new installment follows the immediate sell-out of the series’ debut issue, which introduced the character Bellendia Black and quickly moved through two printings.

The second issue centers on one of the longest running mysteries in the Pusciverse… The Briefcase. For years, the object has appeared in Puscifer’s videos and photographs, prompting the recurring question among fans: “What’s in the briefcase?”

Written by Maynard James Keenan, the new issue features artwork by Marlin Shoop (“Captain Action,” “G.I. Joe,” “Unprepped”) with lettering by Jack Morelli (“Afterlife with Archie,” “Peter Parker Annual,” Marvel Comics).

“The Briefcase has been part of the Puscifer mythology for years,” Keenan notes. “Everyone wonders what exactly is inside. This issue doesn’t necessarily answer the question… but it moves the story forward.”

“Issue #2 pulls you deeper into the mystery of the briefcase, and illustrating that chaos was half the fun,” Shoop shares.

Issue #2 also marks the Pusciverse comics debut of Major Douché, one of the earliest and most recognizable figures in the Pusciverse. The character first appeared ahead of Puscifer’s 2009 Las Vegas residency, the band’s live debut, and later appeared in the “V is for Versatile” concert film.

“Tales From The Pusciverse” comics are available exclusively via Puscifer.com.

Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t, is out now via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The band’s North American tour launches on March 20 with tickets on-sale here.

Puscifer: Dick Merkin | Tales From The Pusciverse Prodcast Ep. 3: https://youtu.be/ybiF67PNaAk

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Rest In Peace, Tommy DeCarlo

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo from Frontiers Music srl Facebook.

From Frontiers Music srl Facebook:

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.

Rest in peace, Tommy.

God Bless The Soul Of Tommy DeCarlo.

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FIREHOUSE Releases New Song Exclusively On Their Website

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on March 7, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Firehouse Facebook:

NEW MUSIC FROM FIREHOUSE!

We’re excited to announce that we have another new song exclusively available on our website! It’s called “Midnight Gasoline”. Check it out and let us know what you think. Thanks for supporting FireHouse!

https://www.firehousemusic.com/

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HELD. (Featuring Members Of The Sleeping & Coheed And Cambria) Release “Constant Tension”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Nick Karp

BROOKLYN LISTENING PARTY THIS THURSDAY AT SELVA

GREY ARRIVES MAY 15 VIA MNRK HEAVY

PRE-ORDERS: https://held.ffm.to/grey

March 3, 2026 – Held., the trio featuring Douglas Robinson and Sal Mignano of The Sleeping, alongside Coheed And Cambria’s Josh Eppard, have released “CONSTANT TENSION” (https://held.ffm.to/constanttension), the second preview from their forthcoming debut album, GREY (May 15, MNRK Heavy).

The five-minute track arrives on the heels of the band’s debut single, “NEW YOU ANTHEM FT. FRANK IERO,” which Revolver praised for its “lightning-strike guitar… and thunderous drums,” Alternative Press dubbed as “rousing,” and idobi called a “dazzling post-hardcore tune.”

Where Held.’s introduction leaned into catharsis through connection, “CONSTANT TENSION” presents a more unsettled dynamic. Directed by Adam Thomson, the accompanying video builds on the story arc introduced with “NEW YOU ANTHEM,” providing a sci-fi-esque visual companion to the themes behind GREY.

“CONSTANT TENSION’ stems from an everlasting battle within myself to embrace who I am via internal reflection,” Robinson explains. “It’s all of my strengths fighting against all of my weaknesses. There is a ‘constant tension,’ a violent push and pull within my mind every single day. I let myself down so much, to the point where I often feel like I have to somewhat abandon myself and step outside to try and see the bigger picture, but the hurt inside of me pulls me back into my own thoughts. I go completely blank to try and focus, which oddly enough resorts to more tension, and more clouded thoughts. It feels like an endless cycle. The lyrics to ‘CONSTANT TENSION’ mirror all of this.”

GREY tracklisting:

1.    Defending The Eearth

2.    NEW YOU ANTHEM (FT. FRANK IERO)

3.    CONSTANT TENSION

4.    Knifepoint (Ft. High Vis)

5.    Waves Of Fire

6.    Grey

7.    I And I Against You All

8.    Through The Cracks

9.    Broken Spacesuit (Decay And Sand)

10. Emptiness: A Side Effect

The band has also announced an intimate GREY listening party this Thursday, March 5, at Selva in Brooklyn. Held. will be on hand from 7 to 10 p.m. and no RSVP is required.

On GREY, Held. channel decades of collective experience into a debut that reflects both creative evolution and personal reckoning. “The album as a whole truly feels like it’s everything I have ever wanted to write in my time growing as a musician,” Robinson says. “This record has, in many ways, healed me…. or, it’s at least trying to.”

Produced and mixed by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Drain, The Story So Far), GREY was recorded at the Animal Farm in Flemington, N.J.

Album pre-orders, including multiple limited-edition vinyl variants, are available now: https://held.ffm.to/grey.

Held. is Douglas Robinson (vocals/guitar), Sal Mignano (bass) and Josh Eppard (drums)

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TESLA Signs With Frontiers Music srl

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Frontiers Music srl Facebook:

NEW SIGNING ALERT: TESLA!

We’re proud to welcome Tesla to the Frontiers Music family.

More than 40 years on from their early days as a California club band, Tesla continue to do what great bands are meant to do: make music that matters.

Drawing inspiration from icons like Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Etta James, and James Brown, their new music showcases the musical dynamics Tesla have built over decades and puts a deserved spotlight on Jeff Keith’s remarkable vocal range and expression.

To Tesla, to the songs that shaped them, and to the fans who’ve been there all along — welcome to Frontiers Music!

Stay tuned for new music coming soon!

https://teslatheband.com/

https://www.frontiers.it/

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High-Octane Rock Trio DANKO JONES Unveil Video For “I Love It Louder” ~ Announce European & UK Dates For The “Rising Tour 2026”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on February 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

[photo credit: Ole Martin Wold]

Following the release of their critically-acclaimed, twelfth studio album Leo Rising, Canada’s DANKO JONES continue their roaring celebrations with the launch of the new music video for “I Love It Louder” and unveil dates for the “Rising Tour 2026“. Released through PERCEPTION – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and Sonic Unyon (Canada), Leo Rising may be their most electrifying and uplifting record yet, and is certain to energize venues across Europe and the UK this fall. 

DANKO JONES comments on the forthcoming tour: “We are bursting at the seams to let the world know we are going out on the road this fall to play our songs for you! Our new album, Leo Rising, is just too fun to play live for us to stop, so get your tickets now before they’re all gone (like our last fall tour). See you on the road!! And we’re taking out SPLIT DOGS to open up the tour so you know this tour is gonna rule!!”

Tour Dates:
12.10 · Potsdam (DE) · Waschhaus
13.10 · Nürnberg (DE) · Löwensaal
14.10 · Vienna (AT) · Flex
15.10 · Budapest (HU) · A38
16.10 · Bucharest (RO) · Quantic
17.10 · Sofia (BG) · Pirotska 5 Event Center
19.10 · Cluj (RO)· Form Space
21.10 · Zagreb (HR) · Vintage Industrial Bar
22.10 · Ljubljana (SI) · Kino Siska
23.10 · Salzburg (AT) · Hi Rockhouse
27.10 · Oberhausen (DE) · Turbinenhalle 2
28.10 · Ghent (BE) · Handelsbeurs
29.10 · Frankfurt (DE) · Batschkapp
30.10 · Haarlem (NL) · Patronaat
31.10 · Tilburg (NL) · Next StagE
01.11 · Leeuwarden (NL) · Neusoorn
03.11 · Saarbrücken (DE) · Garage
05.11 · London (UK) · Garage*
07.11 · Manchester (UK) · Rebellion*

  • Special guest: LOS PEPES (without SPLIT DOGS)

Produced to perfection by longtime collaborator Eric Ratz, the trio’s new studio offering Leo Rising is a masterclass in sweat-soaked, no-nonsense rock. Packed with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, and infectious hooks, the album reaffirms that DANKO JONES are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.

John Calabrese laid down bass tracks from Finland, Rich Knox flew to Toronto to record drums, and Danko worked with producer Eric Ratz in the same city to capture vocals and guitars. Despite recording separately once again, the band’s chemistry is unmistakable. The result is pure DANKO JONES: tight, loud, and built for the stage.

Stream / Order Leo Rising now at: https://dankojones.rpm.link/leorisingPR

Watch “I Love It Louder” here: https://youtu.be/lK1ya5dZzLc

DANKO JONES are:
Danko Jones | vocals, guitars
John Calabrese | bass
Rich Knox | drums

More on DANKO JONES:
dankojones.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Music

More on PERCEPTION:
perception.music | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

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TOMAHAWK Announce First Live Shows Since 2013 ~ U.S. Summer Tour Features Special Guests THE MELVINS

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 23, 2026 – Tomahawk return to the road this summer for their first live performances in 13 years, with the month-long U.S. run marking the band’s 25th anniversary and reuniting Tomahawk with labelmates the Melvins for their first tour together since 2003’s “Geek Show” trek.

Featuring Duane Denison, Mike Patton, John Stanier, and Trevor Dunn, Tomahawk last toured in support of 2013’s Oddfellows before returning in 2021 with Tonic Immobility, which was released during the pandemic and never performed live.

Denison says of the upcoming outing: “In the spirit of the Olympics, Team Tomahawk has decided to rise up and go for the gold once again – also competing will be our cohorts the Melvins.”

“This tour is a no brainer. I can’t wait. A Melvins/Tomahawk trek will be a stone groove,” says Buzz Osborne, who brings the Melvins out in their four-piece incarnation featuring Osborne, Dale Crover, Steven McDonald, and Coady Willis.

Tickets are on-sale this Friday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. local time, with an Ipecac pre-sale available Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. local time (password: Flashback). Ticketing links are available via Ipecac.com.

“A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money” 2026 U.S. Tour dates:

July 18 – Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
July 20 – Austin, TX Emo’s
July 21 – Dallas, TX Granada Theater
July 23 – New Orleans, LA House of Blues
July 24 – Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
July 26 – Washington, DC 9:30 Club
July 27 – Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
July 28 – Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Steel
July 30 – Boston, MA House of Blues
July 31 – Buffalo, NY Electric City
August 1 – Cleveland, OH House of Blues
August 3 – Detroit, MI The Fillmore
August 4 – Chicago, IL The Riviera Theatre
August 5 – Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
August 7 – Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
August 8 – Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
August 10 – Portland, OR Pioneer Courthouse Square
August 11 – Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 12 – Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 14 – San Francisco, CA The Warfield
August 15 – Los Angeles, CA The Belasco

The Melvins also have a trio of headlining dates in the lead-up to the Tomahawk dates:

July 13 – Albuquerque, NM Launchpad
July 16 – Kansas City, MO Record Bar
July 17 – St. Louis, MO Old Rock House

Photo courtesy of Tomahawk

About Tomahawk:

Tomahawk — guitarist Duane Denison (the Jesus Lizard, The Unsemble, etc.), vocalist Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, Faith No More, Fantômas, etc.), drummer John Stanier (Helmet, Battles, etc.), and bassist Trevor “field mouse” Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, etc.) — show up just when we need them. The first time was in 2001 with the self-titled Tomahawk. Following Mit Gas (2003) and Anonymous (2007), they dropped Oddfellows during 2013. It marked their best chart debut, reaching #9 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart.

All kinds of touring and festivals followed before the members went back to their gazillion other gigs in 2014. Then on their 20th anniversary, they finally returned with their fifth full-length album, Tonic Immobility, and now on their 25th anniversary, they have returned to the stage.

Photo credit: Chris Casella

About the Melvins:

Formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the Melvins are one of modern heavy music’s most influential bands. Led by Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover and currently featuring Steven McDonald (Redd Kross) and Coady Willis (Big Business, High on Fire), the band has released more than 30 albums across a four-decade career that helped shape the sound of heavy music. Their latest release, Tarantula Heart, arrived last year, with a new collaborative album with Napalm Death, Savage Imperial Death March, due this Spring.

Ipecac.com

Ipecacrecordings.bandcamp.com

Instagram.com/Tomahawktheband

Facebook.com/Tomahawkband

Instagram.com/melvinsdotcom

Facebook.com/melvinsarmy

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Finland’s WISHING WELL Releases Single “Valley Of Darkness” Off Their Upcoming Album Playing With Fire

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photographer: Riku Leppänen

Helsinki’s very own hard rocking quintet Wishing Well have today released a brand new “Valley Of Darkness”single off their new Playing With Fire album, out on March 13th. The song is a fast and furious opening track off their new album and a perfect example of classic Wishing Well sound, featuring Hammond organ, melodic guitar solos and strong vocals with haunting lyrics.

The song is released together with an effective black and white video, that greatly supports the song’s cinematic atmosphere. “Valley Of Darkness” was written by Anssi Korkiakoski, the guitarist of Wishing Well. The song and the album were recorded in Magnusborg studios in Porvoo by Marko Kataja. The music video was filmed and edited by Jussi Koskinen.

Watch the music video: 

https://youtu.be/oyinTOmikiM

“Valley Of Darkness” – Composition & Lyrics: Anssi Korkiakoski

Listen to the single on music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp etc.): 

https://push.fm/fl/wishingwell-valleyofdarkness

Playing With Fire is Wishing Well’s fifth album on Inverse Records and we’ve had a great journey together for ten years. The band have gotten better and better album by album and the new record is once again a solid proof of their motivation, skills and determination”, says Jaakko Tarvainen, A&R Producer of Inverse Records. 

He continues, “Valley Of Darkness is a song that represents Wishing Well very well and the new album will open many new doors and bring new opportunities and more fans for the band, that’s for sure. I’m very happy that a band like Wishing Well is in our roster, we keep going full steam ahead together.”

Playing With Fire Tracklist:

  1. Valley Of Darkness
  2. Rise And Shine
  3. Train Of Thoughts
  4. Let Me See The Light
  5. March In The Dark
  6. War Cry
  7. Light Of Love
  8. Peace And Love And Rock’n’Roll
  9. When The Money Starts Rollin’ In

Playing With Fire album will be released on March 13th, 2026 and the band will play a record release gig at Semifinal Club in Helsinki on March 20th, supported by Finnish Led Zeppelin tribute band Let’s Eppelin.

Wishing Well are:
Juha Kivikanto – drums
Anssi Korkiakoski – guitars
Matti Kotkavuori – bass
Pepe Tamminen – vocals
Arto Teppo – Hammond organ

More Wishing Well info:

https://www.facebook.com/wishingwell2016/

https://www.instagram.com/wishingwell_finland/

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NONPOINT – The Outta Control Tour ~ Special Guests Soil & Sumo Cyco | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

4/25 – Tampa, FL @ Ritz Ybor

4/26 – Destin, FL @ Club LA

4/28 – Greenville, SC @ Radio Room

4/29 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27

5/01 – Hartford, CT @ The Webster

5/02 – Warrendale, PA @ Jergels

5/03 – Harrisburg, PA @ XL LIVE

5/05 – Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents

5/06 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theatre

5/08 – Daytona, FL @ Daytona Intl Speedway

* 05/09 – Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum

5/10 – New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues

5/12 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

5/13 – Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre

5/14 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

TICKETS are on sale on Friday Feb 20th, at 10am local time.

*NONPOINT ONLY

Sumo Cyco will not be playing 5/8 Daytona.

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East Nashville Hard Rock Breakout KALAMITY KILLS Unleashes Explosive New Single “These Days Are Evil”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Music, music news, news on February 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “These Days Are Evil” HERE: https://youtu.be/iOUfT3FG1P0

East Nashville hard rock force KALAMITY KILLS has released its powerful new single, “These Days Are Evil,” an urgent and unflinching anthem confronting division, manipulation, and digital-age addiction while calling listeners back to human connection and personal responsibility.

Written primarily by frontman Jamie Rowe in late 2024 and completed in collaboration with guitarist Jamey Perrenot, the track captures a sense of cultural unrest and psychological tension that feels unmistakably current. Blending aggressive riffs, driving rhythms, and a massive, chant-ready chorus, “These Days Are Evil” stands as one of the band’s most focused and explosive releases to date.

“I wrote most of this song in late 2024 knowing it was something special,” says Rowe. “Putting it in Jamey Perrenot’s hands to take it across the finish line has resulted in my favorite KALAMITY KILLS track to date. Look, it’s no secret the world is in a dark place these days, but we have a say in how we treat others. I want to see the good in people. An act of kindness goes a long way right now. Maybe we all need to take a second away from our screens and show up for someone in the real world. That’s what this song is really about: waking up to the manipulation, refusing to be pawns in their game, and choosing connection over division. We can’t control the chaos around us, but we can control how we respond to it.”

The single explores themes of manufactured outrage, screen-driven identity, fear-based messaging, and the constant battle for attention and influence. At its core, however, the message is not despair but choice. While the world may feel unstable, the band emphasizes that individuals still control how they treat one another.

Emerging from East Nashville’s thriving rock underground, KALAMITY KILLS continues to build momentum with music that challenges as much as it energizes. “These Days Are Evil” reflects a band unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths while offering a path forward rooted in awareness and compassion.

KALAMITY KILLS:

  • Jamie Rowe – Lead Vocals
  • Jamey Perrenot – Guitar / Producer
  • Julia Lauren Bullock – Bass / Vocals (Live)
  • Rob Bodley – Drums (Live)

Connect with KALAMITY KILLS:

Source: C Squared Music

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