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Extreme Metal Icon ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Unleashes New Band BLUE MEDUSA

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

A new force is rising in heavy music.

After more than a decade at the forefront of modern metal, internationally acclaimed vocalist Alissa White-Gluz is entering a powerful new chapter with the launch of her new band, BLUE MEDUSA.

Known for her commanding voice, unmistakable stage presence, and trailblazing role in extreme metal, White-Gluz has built a career defined by momentum and reinvention. Widely recognized as one of the longest-serving female death metal vocalists, she has spent two decades performing on the world’s biggest stages and earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most electrifying frontwomen.

White-Gluz was at the forefront of Arch Enemy’s most successful years in the band’s history, expanding their global audience and performing on the world’s biggest metal stages. Across multiple bands, collaborations and projects throughout her career, White-Gluz has consistently helped push heavy music into new territory. Now, with BLUE MEDUSA, White-Gluz sets her sights on pushing that legacy even further.

Fans can expect the same signature ferocity, theatrical energy and vocal firepower that have defined White-Gluz’s career, now unleashed in a fresh, expansive and electrifying setting.

Blue Medusa is the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward for years,” says White-Gluz. “It’s my creative melting pot. Everything fans enjoy about the energy, intensity, and performance they’ve always  experienced on stage with me over the past two decades is still here, even stronger. That is me, that is who I am and who I’ve always been. And now it’s amplified and unleashed in a fully sovereign artistic vision. Our music has blazing guitar solos, crushing riffs, brutal vocals, fast and aggressive drums, thoughtful melodies and most importantly (to me), really cogitative lyrics.

Known for pairing ferocious vocals with thoughtful and introspective lyricism, White-Gluz’s writing channels catharsis, resilience, philosophy and intellectual and emotional depth.

BLUE MEDUSA consists of a trio of world-class musicians; White-Gluz has guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia at her sides. “The musical chemistry I feel with these women is really bringing me back to life. It is so refreshing and exciting,” says White-Gluz of her fellow gorgons. On stage, on drums and bass, White-Gluz hints that two women at the top of their musical game will be joining her; Delaney Jaster and Alicia Vigil respectively. 

I specifically chose to share this news on International Women’s Day because building stronger platforms for women in heavy music is something I care deeply about. I am brewing up a lot of ideas right now, my brain is in full creative flow. I’ve been carving my own path in this genre for a long time, and I want to help pave the way for the next generation of women who love metal as much as I do. Medusa turned people to stone… I want to pave the road in sapphire.

With new music coming very soon and live performances already lining up with the band’s live debuts at Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivalsBLUE MEDUSA is taking off like lightning and marks the beginning of an exciting new era for metal fans.

More details will be announced soon.

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INCITE – To Embark On North American Tour Supporting DEATH ANGEL

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Kim Hansen 

Phoenix groovers/thrashers INCITE are set to join DEATH ANGEL in support of their “Act III US Tour 2026” alongside VIO-LENCEINCITE will be obliterating stages performing tracks taken from their critically acclaimed 2025 album Savage New Timesreleased via 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:

Purchase tickets HERE!

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

Purchase tickets HERE!

Purchase Savage New Times HERE: https://incite.rpm.link/savagenewtimesPR

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

Connect with INCITE:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inciteheavymetal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/incite_heavymetal

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/incite/278131122

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Source: C Squared Music

GRAILKNIGHTS Release Epic Power Metal Version of ABBA Classic “Super Trouper”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Listen/Stream HERE: https://grailknights.rpm.link/supertrouperPR

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.”

The song is now available on all major streaming platforms: https://grailknights.rpm.link/supertrouperPR

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

More on GRAILKNIGHTS:
grailknights.de | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

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perception.music | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Source: C Squared Music

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Enforce “The Law Of A Madman” With New Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on March 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6giFZyDzfTM

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

Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals

Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals

Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

More from Babylon:

“It Takes Two To Tango” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meb1xvWHBEo

“Time To Listen” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6ms_kEzy4

“Hellbreaker” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNXNVItL8kI

“Strangers In Paradise” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/U7j_th2jf_g

“Dead Man’s Hand” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olR90dpMjRY

“Metal Sons” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/GQwRoQpQMz8

“Beyond The End Of Time” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHQ1ON5QHvQ

“Blindfold” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMFKyYh3DQ

“Propaganda” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3Te-BCICs

“Batter The Power” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKHq7W5iPHY

More on DATOG:

datog.de | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube | RPM

Source: C Squared Music

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/

FRANK BLACKFIRE Leads New Wave of Additions to HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 2026

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

SŁOŃ, DROWNED IN SILVER and DIVING STOVE also confirmed for Szczecin’s debut edition

Szczecin, Poland; 26 February 2026Hells Bells Festival has unveiled thrash metal royalty Frank Blackfire as the spearhead of its latest line-up announcement. The legendary guitarist, renowned for his work with Sodom and Kreator, will arrive in Szczecin with a set specifically curated from the cult thrash metal anthems he helped create. Festival attendees can expect a trip through the history of Teutonic thrash, featuring tracks from iconic albums such as Persecution Mania, Agent Orange and Coma of Souls.

The festival also welcomes Słoń, a pioneer of horrorcore/death rap in Poland and the head of Brain Dead Familia. Słoń has built a reputation for live shows that rival any metal concert in intensity. With a performance style that ignites walls of death and mosh pits in the audience, his presence on the Łasztownia waterfront bridges the gap between extreme rap and the metal underground.

The atmosphere will shift toward the mystical with the addition of Drowned In Silver. Despite their recent debut album Mothers, via the respected Pagan Records, the band consists of seasoned veterans from across the black metal and experimental scenes. Their music provides a unique balance between occult rock and trance-like expression: dark, heavy and deeply immersive. 

Rounding out the announcement is Diving Stove, a fresh force that has taken the Polish scene by storm. Known for their wild and unpredictable live performances, the band’s most recent release is their stellar thrash masterpiece, Atavism.

These new additions join previously confirmed acts: Dirkschneider (All-Accept set), Grave DiggerPossessedNunSlaughter, The Materia, Pretensje, Cockney Rejects, VaderDischargeFuriaDezerterBelzebongThe StubsDolaHamulec and Seks W Czasach Wojny.

Tickets: https://hellsbells.pl/

Hells Bells Festival will take place in the heart of Szczecin, Poland, on 26-27 June 2026. The venue is the scenic Plac Gryfitów on Łasztownia, a historic island district in Szczecin known for its iconic “Craneosaurs” (historic port cranes) and stunning views of the Oder River. 

Early bird weekend tickets have sold out but general weekend tickets are still available via the official festival website. One-day tickets will be available in mid-March following the conclusion of the band announcements. This will also be the moment when festival prices increase, so attendees are encouraged to purchase their passes today to secure the current rate. Discounted options, including the Youth Pass (ages 13-18) and Family Pass (adult with child under 13), remain available.

Secure your entry nowhttps://hellsbells.pl/

Source: 3nation

UNEARTH – Rejoins Metal Blade Records + New Management, Booking Agency and Live Dates Announced

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

Photo By Angel Mejia 

Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce their re-signing of UNEARTH

Nothing short of standard-bearers and keepers of the faith for American metalcore, UNEARTH was the band born in the breakdown who never wavered from their love of European death metal melodicism, supercharged by American thrash and hardcore. Now, nearly three decades into a career that’s seen the Massachusetts mob play innumerable gigs and massive festivals on six continents, sell hundreds of thousands of records, and inspire some of the most important bands in extreme metal today, they remain a force with which to contend. And their reunion with Metal Blade Records, their label from their halcyon days of the 2000s first decade, only increases the ferocity of that force.

UNEARTH’s change back then from hardcore-focused Eulogy Recordings to one with “Metal” literally in the name aligned with their sound’s sharpening into a more brutal “Blade.” This time it’s more about going home to the host of genre-defining albums like The Oncoming StormIII: In The Eyes Of Fire, and The March.

It’s not to say they haven’t made great albums (see Watchers Of Rule and the latest LP The Wretched; The Ruinous) with great partners MNRK Heavy – formerly eOne Music and Century Media, respectively and the lightning here has the chance to strike twice and UNEARTH are ready to ride it.

Comments vocalist Trevor Phipps, “Getting another shot at working with Metal Blade Records feels nothing short of coming home. We truly got our best chance at making a life of creating music and touring during our first run with Metal Blade from 2004 to 2011. Working with so many familiar faces we trust and appreciate is something we wholeheartedly welcome. The music we’re cooking is as heavy and boundary-pushing as we’ve ever been, and we look forward to sharing it with you all in 2027.”

They gave us our start; now, they’re part of our future,” says guitarist Peter Layman. “After fifteen years apart, we’re back with Metal Blade, the home of some of our defining records. With the writing process well underway, we felt Metal Blade was the perfect fit for us and the direction we’re headed. We’re thankful that they feel the same way and know that what comes next will be our best offering yet.”

Adds Michael Faley, Metal Blade Records A&R, “It is an honor to have UNEARTH back in the Metal Blade family. Our history with the band includes some truly incredible moments in this label’s catalog. Reconnecting with them now, at a time when both the band and the label have grown so much, is a massive win. We’ve always believed in their vision, and we’re honored to be the ones helping them tell the next chapter of their story. A new Storm is coming!” 

Additionally, UNEARTH is pleased to announce their new management home of AISAmusic and European booking agency, Cobra.

Says Phipps, “We are excited to team up with AISAmusic for a new era of UNEARTH. Simon Füllemann has been a friend, peer, and colleague of ours for almost 25 years, while Bradley Zorgdrager has proven to be an ally in this business in the few short years we’ve known him. With new music, tours, and partnerships coming, we are eager to get in the studio and back on the road to riff with you all.”

“We couldn’t be happier to join the AISAmusic team for management,” notes Layman. “Heading down a new path with Simon and Bradley at our side has instantly had a positive impact, and we know it’s only the beginning. Their professionalism, knowledge, experience, and level of planning gives us the best opportunity to be successful moving forward.”

Phipps continues, “We want to thank the good people at Cobra Agency for bringing us onto their killer roster for Europe and Asia. We look forward to spending a lot of time on the road with you all, starting this summer with a European festival and club run.”

Layman concurs, “We are incredibly proud to announce our partnership with Cobra Agency for booking throughout Europe and Asia. One of the best parts about being in a band is sharing your art while visiting incredible places around the world. We know that working with Cobra Agency gives us the best opportunity to continue doing this.”

UNEARTH’s nearly thirty year ride has been wild enough thus far. As one of the key bands of the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal (NWOAHM), they rose alongside the likes of Killswitch Engage, Lamb Of God, Shadows Fall, Darkest Hour and more. “It was a healthy competition between all of us,” recalls Phipps. “It made for some great music and opened up a new chapter in American metal.” And though the Wave ain’t so New anymore, the great music continues as UNEARTH opens a new chapter of their own.

UNEARTH Live:
7/25/2026 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU *
7/31/2026 Afdreiht Un Buten Festival – Goldenstedt, DE
8/01/2026 Full Rewind Festival – Löbnitz, DE
8/03/2026 Magnolia Open Air – Milan, IT ^
8/04/2026 Dynamo – Zurich, CH ^
8/05/2026 Brutal Assault Festival – Jeroměř, CZ
8/07/2026 Frischluft Open Air – Linz, AT ~
8/13/2026 Motocultor Festival – Carhaix, FR

  • w/ In Flames
    ^ w/ Of Mice & Men
    ~ w/ The Ghost Inside

https://unearthofficial.com

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

BLOODHUNTER Unleash Video For New Single “The Outspoken”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on March 6, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Hot on the heels of “The Devil’s Own,” Spain’s BLOODHUNTER have unveiled the official music video for their new single “The Outspoken.”

This track hits hard. Fast-paced drums, razor-sharp melodic leads and crushing riffs collide with Diva Satanica’s commanding vocal delivery. The result is a relentless melodic death metal rager that balances aggression with sharp hooks and tight songwriting. “The Outspoken” doesn’t waste a second. It builds, strikes, and leaves its mark.

Lyrically, the song serves as a defining statement for the band. Vocalist Diva Satanica comments:

“It’s like a hymn that defines the identity of this band. We can be many things, but we will never stop being honest with other people and with ourselves. It’s a very powerful song that speaks about our own identity as a band over the years.”

With “The Outspoken,” BLOODHUNTER reaffirm their place in modern melodic death metal: intense, direct, and unapologetically honest and leave fans hungry for more music that will hopefully follow soon!

Listen: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/outspokenPR

Watch the video premiering here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea8_IwSBJxQ

For More Info Visit: 

Official Sitehttps://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sitePR

Facebookhttps://bloodhunter.rpm.link/facebookPR

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TikTokhttps://bloodhunter.rpm.link/tiktokPR

Spotifyhttps://bloodhunter.rpm.link/spotifyPR

Apple Musichttps://bloodhunter.rpm.link/applePR

Visit RPM ROAR online:

Homepagehttps://www.roar-records.de

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/rpmroar

Source: C Squared Music

FLESHGOD – APOCALYPSE Announce North American Headline Dates 

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 6, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Italy’s FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are preparing to shroud stages across North America in their haunting, symphonic-infused death metal and have unveiled a series of headline dates for this spring. This follows the announcement that the band will be joining AVATAR on their “Don’t Go in the Forest 2026” tour with guests FROZEN SOUL

The band comments, “Could we come to North America and completely forget Dallas (TX), St. Louis (MO), Albany (NY), or let our Canadian friends in Montreal (QC) down? Of course we could not! That’s why we have added four exclusive headlining shows alongside the massive spring trek supporting Avatar this April and May. Expect a longer setlist, a bigger production, and some extra surprises! Our Texan friends FROZEN SOUL will be joining us for these dates, so you know exactly what to do. See you there folks!”

2026 Headline Dates:
4/21 – Dallas, TX – Granada*
4/27 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
5/17 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
5/18 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre

* no FROZEN SOUL

Purchase tickets HERE.

2026 Tour Dates with AVATAR and FROZEN SOUL:
4/16 Sacramento, CA Channel 24
4/17 Los Angeles, CA Novo
4/19 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theater
4/20 Albuquerque, NM Revel
4/22 San Antonio, TX Aztec
4/23 Oklahoma City, OK Criterion
4/25 Omaha, NE Steelhouse Omaha
4/26 Des Moines, IA Val Air
4/28 Lawrence, KS Liberty Hall
4/29 Moline, IL The Rust Belt
4/30 Grand Rapids, MI GLC Live at 20 Monroe
5/1 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Club Stage
5/2 Fort Wayne, IN The Clyde
5/4 Huntsville, AL VBC Mars Music Hall
5/5 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
5/6 Knoxville, TN Mill & Mine
5/7 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
5/8 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome to Rockville
5/10 Raleigh, NC The Ritz
5/12 Richmond, VA The National
5/13 Philadelphia, PA Franklin Music Hall
5/14 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
5/15 New York, NY Palladium Times Square
5/16 Buffalo, NY Buffalo Riverworks
5/19 Wallingford, CT The Dome
5/20 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino

Opera Track – Listing:
1. Ode to Art (De’ Sepolcri)
2. I Can Never Die
3. Pendulum
4. Bloodclock
5. At War With My Soul
6. Morphine Waltz
7. Matricide 8.21
8. Per Aspera Ad Astra
9. Till Death Do Us Part
10. Opera

Source: C Squared Music

New Metal Songs Highly Endorsed By Metal Odyssey!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 6, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Metal Church has released a couple of new songs from their upcoming studio album Dead to Rights. Let me just say that these songs are unbelievable thrash ecstasy! Metal Church is back with a vengeance! The songs are: “F.a.F.O,” and “Brainwash Game.”

Artillery returns! Their new single “Ghost In The Machine” is pure Thrash Metal glory, from start to finish! I have this song in my brain and it serves me right!

BATTLEGRAVE have released their new blistering single “BONESAW” and it’s an extreme metal gift from these metal warriors.

Broken and Blind” is a rather short yet killer song from the legendary Black Label Society. I love this song for its swift kick to my cranium. This song is on their forthcoming studio album Engines of Demolition, out on March 27th through MNRK Heavy / Spinefarm.

Thank you for checking these highly recommended metal song choices out! Stay safe out there and Metal be thy name. -Stone

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE – U.S. Tour June 2026 | With Machine Head, Iron Reagan & Havok | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on tour with MACHINE HEAD, IRON REAGAN and HAVOK:

June 03 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
June 05 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis
June 07 – South Bend, IN @ Four Winds Field
June 09 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
June 11 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
June 12 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
June 13 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center
June 16 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
June 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
June 19 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
June 20 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
June 21 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
June 23 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center
June 24 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
June 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
June 27 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE are: Jesse Leach (vocals), Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar), Joel Stroetzel (guitar), Mike D’Antonio (bass) and Justin Foley (drums). 

https://www.killswitchengage.com/

SLOMOSA: Norwegian Riff Giants To Kick Off First Ever North American Headlining Tour, Later This Month 

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

Photo by Maria Helena Konttinen Nerhus

Norway’s sludge-fueled heavy groove titans SLOMOSA will bring their riffs to North American stages later this month! The Breaking Ice Tour 2026 will commence on March 26th at The Bowery Ballroom in New York City and close on May 1st at The Grog Shop in Cleveland. Support will be provided by The Mainliners. The journey marks the band’s first ever US/Canadian headlining tour.

Tickets are on sale now at slomosamusic.com/#tour with many shows already sold out! See all confirmed dates below.

SLOMOSA w/ The Mainliners:

3/26/2026 The Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY * Sold Out *
3/27/2026 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA * Sold Out *
3/28/2026 Union Stage – Washington, DC
3/29/2026 Richmond Music Hall – Richmond, VA
3/31/2026 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
4/01/2026 Eulogy – Asheville, NC
4/02/2026 The Masquerade (Hell) – Atlanta, GA
4/03/2026 The Blue Room – Nashville, TN * Sold Out *
4/06/2026 Club Dada – Dallas, TX
4/07/2026 Brushy Street Commons – Austin, TX
4/09/2026 The Rebel Lounge – Phoenix, AZ * Sold Out *
4/10/2026 El Rey – Los Angeles, CA * Sold Out *
4/11/2026 Bottom Of The Hill – San Francisco, CA * Sold Out *
4/12/2026 Harlow’s – Sacramento, CA
4/14/2026 Mission Theater – Portland, OR * Sold Out *
4/15/2026 Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WA * Sold Out *
4/17/2026 Neurolux – Boise, ID
4/18/2026 Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT * Sold Out *
4/20/2026 The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
4/21/2026 Marquis – Denver, CO * Sold Out *
4/23/2026 The Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
4/24/2026 7th St. Entry – Minneapolis, MN * Sold Out *
4/25/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL * Sold Out *
4/26/2026 El Club – Detroit, MI
4/28/2026 The Garrison – Toronto, ON * Sold Out *
4/29/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
4/30/2026 A&R Music Bar – Columbus, OH
5/01/2026 The Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH

Carved from a foundation of groove-rich heft, melodic bite, and frostbitten desert attitude, SLOMOSA’s sound channels the legendary Palm Desert scene mixed with the raw intensity of Nordic rock.

Since dropping their self-titled 2020 debut, the band has bulldozed through 350+ shows in 20+ countries, sharing stages with High On Fire, Mastodon, Alkaline Trio, Helmet, Elder and more, earning a reputation as one of the most commanding live acts in heavy music.

In April of 2025, SLOMOSA won the Spellemann Award (“Norwegian Grammys”) for Rock Album Of The Year with their critically acclaimed sophomore release, Tundra Rock (September, 2024). The album vaulted them into the global spotlight, solidifying their place as the new vanguard of Nordic heaviness. Last Summer, the band dropped a blistering 14-track live concert film, captured at the iconic USF Verftet in their hometown of Bergen, a high-decibel testament to their atmospheric, distortion-soaked live presence.

Their rise has earned the attention of bona fide rock royalty: Adam Jones (Tool) has publicly championed the band. At the same time, Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri of Kyuss fame have both declared themselves fans of SLOMOSA’s crushing sonic force.

SLOMOSA:
Ben Berdous – vocals, guitar
Marie Moe – vocals, bass
Tor Erik Bye – guitar
Jard Hole – drum

https://www.slomosamusic.com

https://www.instagram.com/slomosa

https://www.facebook.com/slomosaband

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TWISTED SISTER – Announces Sebastian Bach as Vocalist for Handful of Dates

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

From Twisted Sister Facebook:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are thrilled to announce that iconic vocalist and front man Sebastian Bach will be fronting the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian’s current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intact.

KAMELOT – Dark Asylum World Tour ~ North America PT 1 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From KAMELOT Facebook:

North America, we’re coming for you, too! We will headline a North American tour of epic proportions, beginningAugust 28 in Orlando, FL and hitting a month of dates before ending in Silver Spring, MD on September 27.

Each night will feature very special guests Visions of Atlantis as direct support, with Frozen Crown opening each show.

https://kamelot.com

KAMELOT North America 2026 – w/ VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, FROZEN CROWN

08/28/26 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live

08/29/26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)

08/31/26 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at the Factory

09/02/26 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

09/03/26 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues

09/04/26 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues

09/05/26 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

09/07/26 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre

09/08/26 – Seattle, WA – Neptune

09/10/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at The Complex

09/11/26 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall

09/12/26 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman

09/14/26 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue

09/15/26 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave

09/17/26 – St. Charles, IL – The Arcada Theatre

09/18/26 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron

09/19/26 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre

09/20/26 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS

09/22/26 – Quebec City, QC – Theatre Capitole

09/24/26 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre

09/25/26 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium

09/26/26 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square

09/27/26 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring

OVERKILL Taking Over – Revisiting A Thrash Metal Classic From 1987

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , , , on March 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

My first taste of the invincible OVERKILL was their second studio album Taking Over. Released back in 1987, this masterpiece of thrash metal has stood the test of Metal time, for me. Taking Over should be filed under mandatory old-school Metal, if one is to create such a list.

I purchased this album first on vinyl at a regional record store chain called Strawberries Records & Tapes, while living in Connecticut. This retail chain no longer exists, closing its doors in 2006. Years later I bought Taking Over on CD. I never owned this gem on cassette.

My favorite song on Taking Over is the powerful thrash hym: In Union We Stand. To this very day, this song galvanizes my Metal soul and creates positive chills through my body. Electro-Violence encapsulates everything that a thrash song should be; speed, aggression, explosive and short guitar solos with a blistering rhythm section that induces moshing and head-banging madness.

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth is still my favorite thrash vocalist of all-time. I always felt that his vocals are so unique that no other vocalist remotely sounds like him. This OVERKILL lineup, with Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth were truly pioneering and legendary, with drummer Rat Skates, bassist D. D. Verni and guitarist Bobby Gustafson.

• Taking Over is the last OVERKILL studio album that drummer Rat Skates would perform on.

Taking Over – Track List:

01. Deny The Cross

02. Wrecking Crew

03. Fear His Name

04. Use Your Head

05. Fatal If Swallowed

06. Powersurge

07. In Union We Stand

08. Electro-Violence

09. Overkill II (The Nightmare Continues)

Metal Odyssey Celebrates Its 17th Anniversary!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on March 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Yes, on March 1st, 2009, Metal Odyssey was launched. 17 years later, we’re still here! I want to thank EACH and EVERY human being that has subscribed and/or visited Metal Odyssey over these years! Without you, there’s no reason for this blog.

I also want to thank ALL the PR agencies, contributors, musicians and bands for your press releases, written articles, music and input. I live for Metal. Metal is a driving force in my life. Metal Odyssey will continue to spread the Metal word on underground and mainstream Metal for hopefully many more years to come. Metal be thy name – Stone.

SONATA ARCTICA – Release Brand-New Single “Freedom Concept”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on March 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Stream / Download “Freedom Concept”: https://sonataarctica.rpm.link/freedomPR

Finnish power metal pioneers SONATA ARCTICA have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect.

“Freedom Concept” captures the signature blend of soaring melodies, driving rhythms and emotional depth that has defined SONATA ARCTICA for three decades. At the same time, the song explores a thoughtful and timely subject: the complex idea of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.

Frontman Tony Kakko comments”Freedom Concept”, a song about understanding and misunderstanding the concept of freedom, often forgetting it comes paired with responsibility, and how what ever values and thoughts you may have are not automatically transferred to your offspring and how in most cases that’s an effin great thing…(breath in) has been sitting on my desk for a while and we figured this kind of melodic power metal blast we’re known of would be a good way to celebrate the 30th anniversary ”tourette” we’ve started at the end of January 2026 WHILST also working on our next studio album. This song’s NOT gonna be on it. So…extra special snack in between meals. Enjoy!”

Stream/Download “Freedom Concept”: https://sonataarctica.rpm.link/freedomPR

SONATA ARCTICA:
Tony Kakko (vocals)
Elias Viljanen (guitars)
Tommy Portimo (drums)
Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg (keyboards)
Pasi Kauppinen (bass)

SONATA ARCTICA 30th Anniversary Tour:
28.02.2026 (FI) – Kemi – Kemi Areena
09.04.2026 (SE) – Johanneshov – Slaktkyrkan
10.04.2026 (SE) – Göteborg – Pustervik
11.04.2026 (DK) – Roskilde – Gimle – Epic Fest
23.04.2026 (IT) – Ciampino – Orion Live Club
24.04.2026 (IT) – Trezzo Sull’adda – Trezzo Sull’adda
12.06.2026 (FI) – Hyvinkää – Hyvinkään Vilatehdas – Hyvinkää Rock
13.06.2026 (FI) – Vaasa – Moottorikatu Vasikiluoto – Lisää Löylyä Festival
18.06.2026 (BE) – Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
19.06.2026 (HU) – Székesfehérvár – FEZEN Fesztivál
25.06.2026 (SK) – Snina – Rock Pod Kamenom
03.07.2026 (FI) – Oulu – Rokki Raikaa
09.07.2026 (DE) – Balingen – RV Bang Open Air Festival
10.07.2026 (FI) – Turku – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali
24.07.2026 (FI) – Tampere – Rokki Raikaa
07.08.2026 (FI) – Vantaa – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Vantaa
13.08.2026 (CZ) – Moravsky Krumlov – Rock Castle Open Air
14.08.2026 (FI) – Lahti – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Lahti
28.08.2026 (FI) – Jyväskylä – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Jyväskylä
29.08.2026 (FI) – Valkeakoski – Waltikan Venetsialaiset
09.09.2026 (MX) – Chihuahua – Pistoleros House Of Show
10.09.2026 (MX) – Torreón – Centro de Convenciones de Torreón
11.09.2026 (MX) – Monterrey – Cafe Iguana
12.09.2026 (MX) – Ciudad Obregón – Centro Magno
14.09.2026 (MX) – Ciudad de México – FORO TEAMBRO
16.09.2026 (MX) – Santiago de Querétaro – Foro Arpa
17.09.2026 (MX) – León – Teatro Manuel Doblado
18.09.2026 (MX) – Guadalajara – C3 Stage
20.09.2026 (CR) – Zapote – Pepper Disco Club
22.09.2026 (CO) – Bogotá – Ace Of Spades – Club
23.09.2026 (EC) – Quito – Teatro San Gabriel
24.09.2026 (EC) – Guayaquil – Auditorio Simón Bolivar – MAAC Cine
25.09.2026 (PE) – Lima – Centro de Convenciones Teatro Leguia
27.09.2026 (CL) – Santiago – Teatro Coliseo
29.09.2026 (AR) – Buenos Aires – El Teatro Flores
30.09.2026 (UY) – Montevideo – Live Era
02.10.2026 (BR) – Limeira – Studio Mirage Eventos
03.10.2026 (BR) – São Paulo – Audio
26.10.2026 (UK) – London – O2 Forum Kentish Town – w/ Beast In Black
27.10.2026 (BE) – Bruxelles – Ancienne Belgique – w/ Beast In Black
28.10.2026 (NE) – Tilburg – Poppodium 013 – w/ Beast In Black
29.10.2026 (DE) – Leipzig – Haus Auensee – w/ Beast In Black
31.10.2026 (AT) – Wien – Gasometer – w/ Beast In Black
01.11.2026 (HU) – Budapest – Barba Negra – w/ Beast In Black
02.11.2026 (CZ) – Zlín – NOVESTA SPORT, Ltd., Sports Hall Euronics – w/ Beast In Black
03.11.2026 (PL) – Gliwice – Prezero Arena Gliwice – w/ Beast In Black
05.11.2026 (DE) – Berlin – Columbiahalle – w/ Beast In Black
06.11.2026 (DE) – Hannover – Swiss Life Hall – w/ Beast In Black
07.11.2026 (DE) – Ludwigsburg – MHP Arena – w/ Beast In Black
08.11.2026 (DE) – Offenbach – Stadthalle Offenbach – w/ Beast In Black
09.11.2026 (FR) – Paris – L’Olympia – w/ Beast In Black
11.11.2026 (ES) – Barcelona – Razzmatazz 1 – w/ Beast In Black
12.11.2026 (ES) – Madrid – Sala Riviera – w/ Beast In Black
13.11.2026 (ES) – Bilbao – Sala Santana 27 – w/ Beast In Black
14.11.2026 (FR) – Ramonville-St-Agne – Le Bikini – w/ Beast In Black
15.11.2026 (FR) – Villeurbanne – Transbordeur – w/ Beast In Black
17.11.2026 (CH) – Zürich – Komplex AG – w/ Beast In Black
18.11.2026 (IT) – Milan – Alcatraz – w/ Beast In Black
20.11.2026 (DE) – München – Zenith – w/ Beast In Black
21.11.2026 (LU) – Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal – w/ Beast In Black
22.11.2026 (DE) – Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle – w/ Beast In Black
23.11.2026 (DE) – Hamburg – Inselparkhalle – w/ Beast In Black
24.11.2026 (SE) – Göteborg – Eriksbergshallen – w/ Beast In Black
25.11.2026 (SE) – Stockholm – Fryshuset – w/ Beast In Black

More on SONATA ARCTICA:
Websitehttps://www.sonataarctica.info

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sonataarctica

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sonataarcticaofficial/

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Source: C Squared Music

IRON MAIDEN Burning Ambition – Opens Exclusively in Theaters on May 7th

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, metal music, news, movies, metal bands, music news with tags , , , , , , on February 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Iron Maiden Facebook:

Experience the electrifying documentary charting the band’s rise from small pubs to the world’s largest stadiums in IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION!

Exclusively in theaters May 7th for a limited time only. Tickets on sale March 18th. Sign up for more info at: http://www.ironmaidenfilm.com

With unprecedented access to official band archives, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in music history.

Featuring interviews with the band and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, this electrifying film offers an intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their global army of fans.

METALITE – Sign Worldwide Deal With PERCEPTION And Unleash Brand New Single “Our Time Has Come”

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish modern power metal force METALITE have officially signed a worldwide contract with PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, marking a major new milestone in the band’s rapidly ascending career!

Following the signing, the band have unleashed their brand-new single, “Our Time Has Come”, a high-energy anthem that showcases everything fans have come to expect from METALITE: massive melodies, driving riffs, and a futuristic edge wrapped in razor-sharp production.

Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments“We’re beyond excited to finally share our new single Our Time Has Come with you. This song kicks off a powerful new chapter for METALITE and marks the beginning of our upcoming concept album ‘Discovery’ where the story continues on a new planet and humanity begins a new life. It’s a classic METALITE track – full of high energy, soaring melodies, and that unmistakable METALITE sound. This is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to take this journey together with you”.

With its soaring vocal lines, pounding rhythm section, and cinematic synth layers, “Our Time Has Come” captures METALITE at full throttle. The track blends melodic precision with modern production punch, delivering an arena ready chorus that’s impossible to ignore.

Stream/Download “Our Time Has Come” here: https://metalite.rpm.link/ourtimePR

ABOUT METALITE:

Formed in 2015 by guitarist Edwin Premberg and vocalist Emma Bensing, the band quickly gained recognition for its fresh and modern take on melodic metal and their 2017 debut album Heroes in Time set the stage for METALITE’s rise.

In 2019, the band entered a new era with Biomechanicals, marking the debut of vocalist Erica Ohlsson. Their evolution continued with A Virtual World in 2021, an album that expanded on their sci-fi themes while delivering massive soundscapes and powerful melodies.

With Expedition One (2024), METALITE embarked on their most ambitious project to date. A visionary concept album set in the year 2055, it tells the story of a renegade team searching for a new world, exploring themes of human evolution, technology, and survival.

In 2024, the band welcomed drummer Erik Junttila to the lineup, bringing new energy and power to their sound. His premiere gig with the band took place in Linköping at the beginning of 2025, marking an exciting new chapter in METALITE’s journey.

More on METALITE:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Spotify

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

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LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM FESTIVAL: Exile On Mainstream Records Presents Maiden UK Installment Of Curated Label Event In London, September 19th

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

On September 19th, the LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM FESTIVAL lands in the UK for the very first time, featuring sets from Might, Bulbul, Confusion Master, Noisepicker, and Endure.

LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM, the beating heart behind every gathering curated by Exile On Mainstream has always been a statement. A celebration of heavy music, stubborn independence, and the deep bonds that hold this scene together. And now, that legendary, road-worn, heart-driven vibe finally takes over Downstairs at the Dome in London for one intense, unifying day. This is not a random lineup. This is family.

Might brings their uncompromising blend of crushing heaviness and raw melody, a band forged in volume and conviction, known for turning every stage into a cathartic release. Their sound balances massive riffs with emotional weight, the kind that lingers long after the amps cool down. Their sound is massive, yes, towering riffs and crushing low end, yet beneath the volume lies vulnerability. When they hit, it feels like standing in a storm that somehow holds you upright.

Bulbul, underground lifers from Austria, have built their legacy the hard way, through decades of stubborn independence and fearless experimentation. Hypnotic, abrasive, uncompromising, they prove that repetition can become ritual, and noise can become transcendence. They are a reminder that art survives because people refuse to let it die.

With sparse need for words, Confusion Master speaks through colossal instrumental passages that blur the line between doom, sludge and psychedelic drift. Their music feels like a slow-burning horizon; meditative, heavy, and deeply human. It’s the sound of patience meeting power.

UK powerhouse Noisepicker brings grit, groove and heart. Road-worn, hook-laden, and unapologetically loud, they channel the raw pulse of heavy rock ’n’ roll into something immediate and communal. Sweat on the walls. Smiles in the crowd. Riffs that feel like old friends.

And then there’s Endure – a new chapter written by members of Hands Of Omega. Born from experience, loss, growth and persistence, Endure embodies an evolving spirit: heavy, honest, and driven by connection.

LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM isn’t about hype. It’s about shared vans, shared stages, shared stories. It’s about a label that built its reputation on loyalty and artistic freedom, finally bringing its community across the Channel. This is about showing up. For the music. For each other. For the idea that independent art still matters, not as nostalgia, yet as necessity. One day. One stage. One circle of trust. A gathering.

London, get ready to feel what Exile On Mainstream has always stood for: LOVE. NOISE. FREEDOM.

Tickets for LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM FESTIVAL are available RIGHT HERE, and more info is posted HERE.

Exile On Mainstream Presents: 

LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM FESTIVAL – w/ Might, Bulbul, Confusion Master, Endure, Noisepicker

9/19/2026 Downstairs At The Dome – London, UK [info]

https://www.mainstreamrecords.de

https://www.youtube.com/@exileonmainstream3639

https://www.instagram.com/exileonmainstream_official

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