Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the March 27 release of ‘Heavy Metal Hairspray,’ the crushing new album from HEAVY METAL SHRAPNEL. Spearheaded by the mighty Andrew Lee (Ripped to Shreds) and featuring the legendary vocals of Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), the album marks a shift toward a leaner, meaner brand of US Power Metal.
Eschewing the symphonic and styles of his recent work, Heavy Metal Hairspray sees Boals returning to the aggressive, riff-filled territory that defined his career-making performance on Yngwie Malmsteen’s Trilogy.
“Heavy Metal has long needed a kick in the balls. Mawkish nostalgia and ironic parody betray a lack of love and understanding for HEAVY METAL THUNDER, and heavy metal is all about love. This is the comeback of big hair and even bigger riffs”
The album also brings in another legendary musician on “Overdose,” featuring a guest appearance by keyboard wizard Derek Sherinian. Abandoning long-form indulgence, HEAVY METAL SHRAPNEL delivers high-impact songs that honor the legacy of Cacophony, Vinnie Moore, and Tony MacAlpine.
Today, you can get your first whiff of the aerosol can by checking out “Love is a Racket,” the first single from the new record.
Rising Blackened Symphonic Death Metal force Eternios return with their monumental new single “Requiem of the North,” the title track from their highly anticipated sophomore album due out in late 2026. The single marks the next evolution of the project originally founded by multi‑instrumentalist and composer Colin Ryley (Hyperia, Bayonet Dismemberment), who launched Eternios as a studio‑only creative outlet before expanding it into a full live band.
Following the acclaimed 2025 debut Mysterium, praised for its fusion of aggressive black metal and sweeping orchestral arrangements, Eternios now sharpen their vision with a colder, more expansive sound rooted deeply in the landscapes that inspired it.
“Requiem of the North” is both a musical and emotional centerpiece for the upcoming album.
“This single and the album in general are my love letter to the northern wilderness of Canada. I’ve spent countless hours roaming the forests and mountains of Western Canada. That cold, melancholic silence you feel surrounded by snow and frost is something I wanted to channel directly into the music,”says Colin.
The track erupts with blast beats, tremolo‑picked harmonies, and sweeping orchestral layers before shifting into a massive, melodic chorus. A neo‑classical C‑section and a soaring dual‑guitar outro push the composition into cinematic territory, blending extreme aggression with haunting beauty.
Colin describes Eternios’ sonic identity in five words: Melodic, Aggressive, Melancholic, Intricate, Fast.
“Requiem of the North”embodies all of these traits while offering a polished and expanded version of the sound established on Mysterium. With the transition toward live performance, vocalist Marlee Ryley (Hyperia) now fronts the band, allowing Colin to focus fully on guitar and orchestrations.
“I’m very proud of how the single turned out. I think it’s a great representation of what’s coming on the full‑length. I hope fans of extreme black metal and extreme melodic metal both find something to connect with,” adds Colin.
The single’s artwork, created by renowned artist Mike Hrubovcak (Visual Darkness), is a chilling preview of the full album’s visual world.
“It’s very winter‑heavy. Icy blues, whites, and music notation swirling out of a polar blizzard. Mike’s work with Imperial Crystalline Entombment is some of my favourite black metal artwork ever, so collaborating with him was incredible,” says Colin.
Eternios remains a deeply personal project at its core. Colin explains further:
“All the songs were written by me, usually locked away for hours piecing together structures and symphonic arrangements until I’m satisfied. The music almost always comes first. The lyrics are shaped by the imagery the music creates.”
While the debut album was entirely written, performed, and produced by Colin Ryley, the new era of Eternios will see more collaboration as the full lineup solidifies. “Requiem for the North,” the album, will feature nine original tracks and one cover, delivering a sweeping journey through frostbitten atmospheres, melodic aggression, and symphonic grandeur. The album is expected in Spring 2026, with more singles to follow.
“This album contains all the darkness, harmony, and aggression that define Eternios. The songs have been flowing naturally, and I expect many more albums to come,”adds Colin.
Today, IGORRR presents their latest video, “Limbo.” The track comes by way of the outfit’s chart topping fifth album, Amen, released in September via Metal Blade Records.
French multi-instrumentalist and producer Gautier Serre has been operating under the name IGORRR for 20 years now, yet each new record still resounds with a startling freshness and radical vitality. Gautier’s steadfastly unclassifiable and stunning Amen full-length maintains this impact, blindsiding the listener with a new set of exploratory curveballs and continuing to surprise and unnerve even the most attuned enthusiast. The record includes guest appearances by Scott Ian (Anthrax), Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle), and Mike Leon (CKY, ex-Soulfly).
Of “Limbo,” Gautier elaborates, “It’s an endless battle between good and evil. Beauty navigates through evil, always keeping its head above the surface, even in the heaviest storm.”
European fans can catch IGORRR live next month on an extensive headlining tour with support provided by their Metal Blade labelmates Dvne as well as Thoughtcrimes. Secure your tickets now as many shows have already sold out! Additional live performances will be announced in the weeks to come. See all confirmed dates below.
IGORRR w/ Dvne, Thoughtcrimes: 2/05/2026 La Boite Noire – Meisenthal, FR 2/06/2026 Im Wizemann Hall – Stuttgart, DE 2/07/2026 Backstage Werk – Munich, DE 2/08/2026 Alcatraz – Milan, IT 2/10/2026 Kino Siska – Ljubljana, SI 2/11/2026 Gasometer – Vienna, AT 2/12/2026 Roxy – Prague, CZ 2/13/2026 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU 2/14/2026 Progresia – Warsaw, PL 2/16/2026 Loftas – Vilnius, LT 2/17/2026 Helitehas – Tallinn, EE 2/18/2026 Kulttuuritalo – Helsinki, FI 2/20/2026 Fryshuset – Stockholm, SE 2/21/2026 Rockefeller – Oslo, NO 2/22/2026 Amager Bio – Copenhagen, DK 2/24/2026 Metropol – Berlin, DE 2/25/2026 FZW – Dortmund, DE 2/26/2026 Tivoli – Utrecht, NL 2/27/2026 L’Aeronef – Lille, FR 2/28/2026 Le 106 – Rouen, FR
Szczecin, Poland; 26 January 2026: Hells Bells Festival has unveiled the first wave of bands for its debut edition in the heart of Szczecin in Poland. Taking place across 26-27 June 2026 at 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 – the festival will deliver a mix of international legends, top domestic acts and younger new bands.
The first wave of confirmed bands is led by the absolute titans of Polish death metal, Vader. Known globally as pioneers of the genre, Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek and his cohort return to Szczecin for a highly anticipated performance, ending a long absence from the city’s stages to deliver a set of pure carnage.
Joining them are British hardcore punk icons, Discharge. As the architects of the D-beat style and the legendary 1982 classic “Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing”, their appearance completes the “Big Three” of British punk in Szczecin, following recent visits from The Exploited and GBH.
The announcement is bolstered by two further legendary Polish names. Dezerter, the pioneers of Polish punk rock, will celebrate their 45th anniversary at the festival. Following the release of a new studio album in February 2026, fans can expect a career-spanning set ranging from foundational hits to fresh anthems.
Finally, Furia will bring their hypnotic and boundary-pushing black metal to the Łasztownia waterfront. This appearance is currently the band’s only confirmed festival set for the 2026 summer season. It follows the band’s recent, highly acclaimed “Furia gra kino” (Furia plays cinema) performances, which saw the band perform live to archival film material.
Early Bird weekend tickets are available now via the official festival website until the 9th of February or until they sell out. In addition to standard passes, the festival offers reduced rates for minors (ages 13-18) and special family tickets (for children under 13 with a guardian).
Time To Kill Records is set to ignite Miami with a special celebration on the eve of one of the world’s most iconic metal gatherings. On January 28th, the label will host a party at Las Rosas, Miami, bringing together fans and artists for a night of extreme music, community and pure underground energy.
Taking place the day before 70000 Tons of Metal sets sail, the event serves as a meeting point for the global metal scene already descending on the city.
The night will be headlined by a live performance from RECORRUPTOR, the ferocious death metal outfit from the Time To Kill Records roster, ready to deliver a crushing set that embodies the label’s uncompromising spirit.
In addition to the live show, the evening will feature DJ sets, exclusive giveaways, and special surprises, creating a full-scale celebration of heavy music culture and the growing presence of Time To Kill Records in the international metal landscape.
Louisiana metal legends CROWBAR – led by riff lord and vocalist Kirk Windstein with guitarist Matt Brunson, drummer Tommy Buckley, and returning bassist Pat Bruders (Down, ex-Goatwhore) – will join their brethren in Eyehategod for the second leg of their US co-headlining tour this Spring. The journey begins on March 19th in Baton Rouge and runs through April 18th in New Orleans. As an added bonus, Bl’ast will appear on select dates.
Tickets are on sale now at: crowbarnola.com/tour. See all confirmed dates below.
CROWBAR w/ Eyehategod: 3/19/2026 Chelsea’s Live – Baton Rouge, LA 3/20/2026 Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX 3/21/2026 The Haltom Theater – Haltom City, TX 3/22/2026 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM 3/23/2026 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX 3/24/2026 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ 3/25/2026 Soda Bar – San Diego, CA 3/26/2026 Swan Dive – Las Vegas, NV 3/27/2026 Ventura Music Hall – Ventura, CA 3/29/2026 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA w/ Bl’ast 3/30/2026 John Henry’s – Eugene, OR w/ Bl’ast 3/31/2026 Ray’s Golden Lion – Richland, WA w/ Bl’ast 4/01/2026 Dante’s – Portland, OR w/ Bl’ast 4/02/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA w/ Bl’ast 4/03/2026 Chameleon – Spokane, WA w/ Bl’ast 4/04/2026 The Shrine – Boise, ID w/ Bl’ast 4/05/2026 Aces High – Sale Lake City, UT w/ Bl’ast 4/06/2026 Oil City Brewing – Casper, WI 4/07/2026 The Oriental – Denver, CO w/ Bl’ast 4/08/2026 The Record Bar – Kansas City, MO 4/09/2026 The Blue Note – Columbia, MO 4/10/2026 Stage Two – Evansville, IN 4/11/2026 Madison Live (matinee show) – Covington, KY 4/11/2026 Madison Live – Covington, KY 4/12/2026 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN 4/13/2026 Eulogy – Asheville, NC 4/14/2026 Super Rad Arcade – Lynchburg, VA 4/15/2026 The Bunker – Virginia Beach, VA 4/16/2026 Reggie’s 42nd Street – Wilmington, NC 4/17/2026 The Eastern – Atlanta, GA w/ Acid Bath 4/18/2026 Tipitinas – New Orleans, LA
CROWBAR’s most recent studio offering, the critically acclaimed Zero And Below, was released in April 2022 via MNRK Heavy. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording And Production in Metairie, Louisiana, Zero And Below is the band’s most unforgivably doom-driven record since their 1998 landmark effort, Odd Fellows Rest.
CROWBAR was created in 1990 from the ashes of The Slugs! Original members Kirk Windstein and Jimmy Bower (Down, Eyehategod) had a vision to move away from the trendier thrash sound of that time, and create their own brand of doom metal with a bit of upbeat hardcore mixed in. Heavily influenced by The Melvins, Carnivore, Trouble, Saint Vitus and a blend of Black Sabbath meets East Coast Hardcore.
CROWBAR set out to create an original sound which has become influential to many bands over the last 36 years. Windstein is the only original member and has helped carry the band through numerous lineups and twelve critically acclaimed albums.
Pennsylvania metallers THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE today confirm their Spring headlining tour! The Dead Ones Record Release trek will commence on April 2nd in Columbus, Ohio and roll through April 16th in Cleveland, Ohio. Support will be provided by Traitors and Nailed Shut as well as TheCrimson Armada and Flesh Prison on select dates. The journey follows the band’s North American Winter run supporting Left To Suffer, currently underway. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed shows below.
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Traitors, Nailed Shut: 4/02/2026 Summit Music Hall – Columbus OH 4/03/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN ^ 4/04/2026 Capital City Music Hall (Lower Level) – Harrisburg, PA ^ 4/06/2026 Photo City Music Hall – Rochester, NY 4/07/2026 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ 4/08/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH 4/09/2026 La Source De La Martiniere – Quebec City, QC * 4/10/2026 Foufones – Montreal, QC * 4/12/2026 Rum Runners – London, ON * 4/14/2026123 Pleasant Street – Morgantown, WV 4/15/2026 Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI ^ 4/16/2026 Foundry – Cleveland, OH ^ % ^ w/ The Crimson Armada
w/ Flesh Prison % No Nailed Shut
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, Your Spirit Dies [remaining dates]:
1/26/2026 Radio Room – Greenville, SC 1/28/2026 Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC 1/29/2026 Metro Music Hall – Baltimore, MD 1/30/2026 Meadows – New York, NY 1/31/2026 Palladium – Worcester, MA 2/01/2026 Empire Live Underground – Albany, NY 2/03/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA 2/04/2026 Garrison – Toronto, ON w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, LarcɆnia RoɆ: 2/05/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI 2/06/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL 2/07/2026 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN 2/08/2026 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI 2/10/2026 Marquis – Denver, CO 2/11/2026 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM 2/12/2026 Launchpad – Mesa, AZ 2/13/2026 Glass House – Pomona, CA 2/14/2026 Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA 2/15/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA 2/17/2026 Eagle Hall – Las Vegas, NV 2/19/2026 Vibes Underground – San Antonio, TX 2/20/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX 2/21/2026 The Secret Group – Houston, TX 2/22/2026 Puzzles Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX
Watch THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE’s recently released video for the record’s title track HERE.
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE will unleash their pulverizing eighth full-length, The Dead Ones, on April 17th. Intense and intensely personal, The Dead Ones marks the band’s Metal Blade Records debut. Produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Pennsylvania’s Atrium Audio, with their latest offering the band focused on the guitar, bass, and drum tones as well as the mix/master to achieve what guitarist Wyatt McLaughlin calls, “a super-thick sonic output and ‘rolling-tank’-like feel.”
The Dead Ones was recorded with a six-string baritone Viper from ESP-LTD tuned to Drop F, the same tuning used on the band’s 2012 Warpath EP. To elevate the intensity, the band also used an Earthquaker Devices Sunn O))) and Keeley Octa Psi drop tune pedal on certain sections. The record also includes four stellar guests: “Make It To Heaven” includes David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm, Nate Johnson (ex-Fit For An Autopsy) appears on “Rat Trap,” “Dollar To A Dime” has Alan Grnja of Distant, and “XXXXXXXXXX” features original THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE vocalist Storm Strope.
The Dead Ones will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
Tan Smoke (US) Purple Marble (US) Grey Black Marbled (EU – Ltd. 300) Metallic Silver w/ Purple And Blue Smoke (EU – Ltd. 250) Silver Black Melt (EU – Ltd. 250)
“Shovelhead” is the latest single fromgore metal goliaths EXHUMED. The track comes off the band’s blood-soaked new album, Red Asphalt, set for release on February 20th via Relapse Records.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Matt Harvey, “Feast your eyes and ears on ‘Shovelhead,’ the latest and sleaziest track to ooze out of our new record, Red Asphalt. Join us, the queasy riders in EXHUMED, on our latest wrong turn, straight through a dead end and directly into your brain.”
Watch the open-road mayhem unfold with an animated video created by Phil Hall (Municipal Waste, Iron Reagan, Morbikon) HERE. Stream the track HERE.
Watch EXHUMED’s previously released video for “Unsafe At Any Speed” HERE.
Preorder Red Asphalt on LP/CD/CS/streaming via Relapse.com HERE.
Red Asphalt – Track Listing:
1. Unsafe At Any Speed
2. Red Asphalt
3. Shock Trauma
4. Shovelhead
5. The Iron Graveyard
6. Crawling From The Wreckage
7. Signal Thirty
8. Death On Four Wheels
9. Symphorophilia
10 The Fumes
Source: EARSPLIT PR
EXHUMED: Matt Harvey – guitar, vocals Ross Sewage – bass, vocals Mike Hamilton – drums Sebastian Phillips – guitar
Hungarian speed maniacs TÜRBÖWITCH have announced that their third full-length album, Under Haunted Skies, will be released on March 20th, 2026, via Time To Kill Records.
The new record marks a decisive step forward for the Budapest-based band, further refining the uncompromising attitude and relentless live energy that have earned them a strong reputation within the European underground. With Under Haunted Skies, TÜRBÖWITCH deliver their most focused and ferocious material to date: a concentrated blast of massive riffs, breakneck tempos and instinctive urgency.
Rooted in blackened speed-thrash, the album draws from the raw savagery and punk-fueled aggression of acts like Midnight, the razor-sharp thrash precision of The Crown, and the dark melodic drive of Hellripper, while maintaining a clearly identifiable personality. Melodic accents cut through the chaos, adding depth and character without ever dulling the band’s visceral impact.
Faithful to their no-compromise ethos, TÜRBÖWITCH channel the spirit of ’80s extreme metal through a modern sense of immediacy, delivering songs that are fast, filthy and built for maximum impact. With Time To Kill Records backing the release of Under Haunted Skies, the band are poised to bring their unholy speed assault to a wider audience, while remaining firmly rooted in the reckless intensity that has defined them since day one.
“The moment of evil’s arrival. Markoláb, the Devourer of the celestial sphere of old folklore, sweeps across the earth. Human civilization collapses into dust: fire, shadow, and unavoidable destruction. The apocalypse is no longer a prophecy, it is reality”.
Track-list:
01 – Evoker of the Twilight 02 – Markoláb 03 – Under Haunted Skies 04 – Cult Mastery 05 – Ashbringer 06 – Highways of Death 07 – Ultimate Failure of Will 08 – When the World Crumbled 09 – Moshpit at the End of the Day 10 – Road to Resilience
Australian-Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL celebrates the release of their new, critically-acclaimed EP, entitled “Celestial“, that is out now on powerhouse label Reigning Phoenix Music.
To mark the day, the band have unveiled an official music video for “Celestial Veil”, a track that highlights their talent for slow-burning heaviness and emotional depth. The EP is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition (exclusively available through the band’s official store and the RPM shop).
Built on restrained weight and a drifting sense of atmosphere, the new single “Celestial Veil” unfolds like a moment suspended in time. The video mirrors this feeling through cosmic imagery, light meets vast darkness, visually reinforcing the song’s themes of loss, distance, and fragile connection.
Featuring celestial metaphors, “Celestial Veil” captures the longing and grief of separation. As stars fade and time stands still, the song reveals that love, though fragile and doomed, remains a luminous force: eternal in memory and dreams beyond the darkness.
“The lyrics of “Celestial Veil” depict a meditation on loss, memory, and the cosmic inevitability of separation,” the band reveals. “They weave imagery of stars, constellations, and light fading into darkness to reflect the fragility of human connection and the grief of distance between two souls. The recurring theme of time standing still suggests moments of longing suspended against the vastness of the universe, while the celestial metaphors frame love and loss as forces written in the stars, beautiful yet doomed. Despite despair and fading light, Mark clings to memory and dreams, revealing both the pain of absence and the enduring pull of an eternal, though fragile, bond.”
Celestial – Track Listing:
Absence Of Light
Celestial Veil
It All Ends
Bleeding Into Light
Casting Down Shadows
Everlasting MMXXVI
Following the success of their acclaimed 2024 album Skinwalker,THE ETERNAL now return with their new EP Celestial. Continuing their signature fusion of melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness, and progressive depth, the band once again delivers an emotive and cinematic journey through sound and spirit, unafraid to embrace both beauty and bleakness while charting new creative horizons.
With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as Katatonia, Swallow the Sun, and Anathema – dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!
Spain’s ferocious melodic death metal act BLOODHUNTER are back with a vengeance. Following their recent signing with ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, the band now present the first grim taste of what’s to come: their brand-new video single “The Devil’s Own”!
Forged in Galicia, BLOODHUNTER have carved out a strong position within the international extreme metal scene through uncompromising songwriting, intense live performances and a clear artistic vision. Fronted by the unmistakable Diva Satanica, the band fuse razor-sharp riffing, massive grooves and sweeping melodies with a fierce vocal attack and strong conceptual identity.
“The Devil’s Own” shows BLOODHUNTER pushing beyond familiar territory. The track blends oppressive heaviness with haunting melodic lines, creating an atmosphere that feels both brutally aggressive and eerily beautiful. It is darker, more personal and more daring than anything the band have released so far, while still hitting with unmistakable BLOODHUNTER force.
Visually, the accompanying video mirrors the song’s inner conflict and darkness, underlining the emotional weight of the track while embracing the band’s extreme-metal aesthetic.
Diva Satanica explains the intense personal background behind the song: “I wrote the lyrics while being on my last tour in South America with another band. It was a very intense period of my life when I had to take some of the hardest decisions in my career, so it speaks about that. It was one of our faves since the beginning because it’s very different from what we’ve done so far: it’s pure evil but with lots of beautiful melodies.”
After joining forces withROAR, “The Devil’s Own”serves as a first harbinger of BLOODHUNTER’s upcoming new album, which will be released in the hopefully not-too-distant future. If this single is any indication, the next record will be the band’s most fearless and uncompromising statement yet!
“Dear Fans, we have just received the very sad news that our longtime friend and bass player, Francis Buchholz, has passed away. His legacy with the band will live on forever, and we will always remember the many good times we have shared together. Our hearts go out to Hella, his family, and friends.” R.I.P. Francis. Klaus, Rudolf, Matthias
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Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family of Francis Buchholz, Scorpions, his friends and fans worldwide. Francis Buchholz was a true pioneer of early Heavy Metal and helped pave the road to what Metal has evolved into, to this very day. May Francis Buchholz rest and also rock in peace. – Stone
LEAVES’ EYES open a new chapter in 2026 with the release of their upcoming EP Song Of Darkness! The band now unveils the title track and EP opener together with an epic new video, offering the first full glimpse into this next creative cycle.
Recorded at Mastersound Studio under the production of band mastermind Alexander Krull, the EP expands the group’s trademark fusion of orchestral depth and metallic intensity. It captures LEAVES’ EYES at a moment of artistic strength, balancing sweeping symphonic arrangements with an earthy, human pulse.
Lyrically, Song Of Darkness travels along the shifting borders between myth, magic, and history. The title track itself draws inspiration from the medieval Icelandic saga of Gisli the Outlaw, leading listeners into a world of murder, intrigue, guilt-ridden dreams, and the hope for redemption.
The LEAVES’ EYES vocalists share about the new single: “Our Song of Darkness transports you to a world of dark dreams and inner turmoil, where mystical spirits from ancient times guide your destiny,” says Alexander Krull, and adds it’s: “A tragic love story, but no happy ending.”
Elina Siirala comments: “Song of Darkness is like a play with contrasts…it combines the mysterious and dark with light and angelic. In the midst of a dark story, there’s a feeling of hopefulness! The opposing elements create once again a perfect canvas and drama for a Leaves’ Eyes song!”
Each track on Song Of Darkness unfolds like a chapter in a saga, cinematic in scale yet personal in emotion. Elina Siirala’s commanding performance brings the stories to life, illuminating the storm of sound around her, while Krull’s growls ground the music with raw force.
Towering choirs and strings rise beside crushing riffs, with folk-inspired melodies weaving through the dark. From the orchestral grandeur of its opening moments to the final echo of its closing refrain, the EP builds an atmosphere defined by tension, release, and the timeless pull of legend.
With its mix of mythic storytelling, emotional depth, and powerful symphonic metal, Song Of Darkness showcases LEAVES’ EYES at full strength. The EP arrives March 6, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In support of Song Of Darkness, the band will be playing a series of European and UK dates with special guests CATALYST CRIME, and many more dates to follow. Find all upcoming shows listed below!
Vancouver Island is set to shake when Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest 2026 takes over Fred Milne Park in Sooke, BC on Sunday, August 9, 2026. This all-ages, family-friendly outdoor metal festival brings together a stacked lineup of international, national, and regional talent for a full day of crushing riffs, pit energy, and community spirit on the West Coast.
Headlining the festival are Vancouver’s Multiple Juno Award–winning metal heavyweights Anciients. Joining them as co-headliners are Arrow In The Quiver (Vancouver), The Rising Fall (Chicago, IL), and Squidhammer (Watertown, PA), delivering a powerful blend of progressive, extreme, and modern metal.
The day will also showcase a strong lineup of West Coast metal acts, including: Wolf Venom (Sooke, BC) The Grundles (Duncan, BC) Dead Rights (Victoria, BC) Overditch (Victoria, BC) Neveranother (Vancouver, BC) Conjure Hand (Victoria, BC) As Ash Fell (Nanaimo, BC) Mutual Trauma (Victoria, BC)
With a world-class headliner, international acts, and a powerful lineup of Vancouver Island talent, Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated metal events of the summer.
In addition to the music, festival-goers can enjoy food trucks, local vendors, and a licensed beer garden, making it a full festival experience in a scenic coastal setting. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event.
Event Details: Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 Location: Fred Milne Park, Sooke, BC Gates Open: 11:00 AM First Band: 12:00 PM Ticket Information: Advance Tickets: $50 Gate Tickets: $65 Youth (12–17): $25 Children (11 & under): FREE with adult ticket
Hard Copy Advance Tickets Available At: Phoenix Bar and Grill Cavity Curiosity Shop Long & McQuade Sooke Forbes IDA Sooke Pharmasave
Renowned as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, SEVENDUST are preparing to hit the road in support of One. Their U.S. headline tour kicks off April 16 in Carterville, IL, and runs through May 20, concluding in Knoxville, TN. Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline will join as support. The band will also open for Alter Bridge at two special U.S. dates: April 26 in Atlanta, GA, and May 21 in Nashville, TN. Additionally, Sevendust will appear at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.
16.04.26 US – Carterville, IL / Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort 17.04.26 US – Riverside, IA / Riverside Casino & Golf Resort 18.04.26 US – Larchwood, IA / Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort 20.04.26 US – Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room at Old National Centre 21.04.26 US – Lexington, KY / Manchester Music Hall 22.04.26 US – Birmingham, AL / Iron City 24.04.26 US – Mobile, AL / Soul Kitchen Music Hall 25.04.26 US – Destin, FL / Club LA 26.04.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Coca-Cola Roxy* 28.04.26 US – Dallas, TX / House of Blues 29.04.26 US – Oklahoma City, OK / Diamond Ballroom 01.05.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit 02.05.26 US – Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine Theater 04.05.26 US – Wichita, KS / The Cotillion 05.05.26 US – Springfield, MO / The Regency Live 06.05.26 US – Fayetteville, AR / Ozark Music Hall 08.05.26 US – Daytona Beach, FL / Welcome To Rockville 09.05.26 US – North Myrtle Beach, SC / House of Blues 11.05.26 US – Norfolk, VA / The NorVa 12.05.26 US – Harrisburg, PA / XL Live 14.05.26 US – McKees Rocks, PA / Roxian Theatre 15.05.26 US – Columbus, OH / Sonic Temple 16.05.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Nevermore Hall 17.05.26 US – Sayreville, NJ / Starland Ballroom 19.05.26 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore 20.05.26 US – Knoxville, TN / The Mill & Mine 21.05.26 US – Nashville, TN / The Pinnacle*
Sepultura have announced their final ‘Celebrating Life Through Death’ North American tour. This farewell run will feature an explosive lineup, including special guests, thrash legends Exodus , hardcore heavyweights Biohazard and newcomers Tribal Gaze, promising a powerful celebration across North America.
Tickets will go on sale on January 23rd at 10:00 local time and VIP packages are on sale now from: http://www.sepultura.com.br/tour
SEPULTURA – Celebrating Life Through Death North American Tour 2026 With Exodus, Biohazard, Tribal Gaze:
Apr-29 Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater May-01 Montreal, QC – MTELUS May-02 London, ON – London Music Hall May-04 Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre May-05 Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall May-06 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl May-07 Atlanta, GA – The Masquarade May-08 New Orleans, LA – The Civic Theatre May-10 Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville* May-11 Charleston, SC – Music Farm May-12 Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall May-13 Reading, PA – Reverb May-15 Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre May-16 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple* May-17 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave May-19 Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom May-21 Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre May-22 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot May-23 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club May-25 Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues May-26 San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park May-28 Berkeley, CA – UC Theatre May-29 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern *Festival Date
American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to stages this Spring on a North American headlining tour with support provided by Whores and Crobot!
The journey commences with a pair of headlining shows on April 7th and April 8th in Atlanta and Greensboro respectively, with Whores. From there, the band will head to Sayreville on April 9th to join Clutch for a run of dates through May 3rd in Asheville (with additional support by JD Pinkus). CORROSION OF CONFORMITY reconvenes with Whores on May 5th in Toronto and May 6th in Montreal with Crobot joining the caravan for all remaining dates through May 16th in New Orleans.
Comments the band, “To all the CORROSION free thinkers and beer drinkers, we are beyond stoked on this tour announcement and our upcoming new record(s). The Alice Cooper/Judas Priest tour lit us on fire. See you on the horizon… up the hammers! First single coming soon.”
Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23rd at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Live: 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 ***
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will be touring in support of their upcoming new double album, set for release later this year via Nuclear Blast Records.
Last Fall, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY released a special rendition of “Fire And Water” by English rock band, Free. The classic track was originally released in 1970 on the album of the same name.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s version came spontaneously in the studio during some downtime while recording the upcoming full-length and serves as the first of the Riffissippi Studio Jam Sessions, a special collection of jammed out interpretations of songs by some of the band’s favorite artists.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: Pepper Keenan – guitar, vocals Woody Weatherman – guitar Stanton Moore – drums Bobby Landgraf – bass
Forged in 1982, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has woven their distinct riffs deep into the fabric of heavy metal for over four decades. Across ten landmark, critically acclaimed albums, the band has continued evolving. From the early days of thrash to their more recent, blues-infused metal, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has managed to progress with each release keeping fans and critics alike guessing.
Stay tuned for more news from CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in the weeks to come.
We have fantastic news for our Chinese fans in Beijing: we will be back for our third time on February 8th. The permit for the concert took a little time, that is why the announcement comes in so late but YES the rumors were true.
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