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
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.
Bay Area thrash legends FORBIDDEN have officially joined forces with BLKIIBLK!
Melding classic thrash metal with melodic and progressive leanings, FORBIDDEN’s recent return to both the stage and studio is a rebirth for the Bay Area legends.
Joining founding guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho are drummer Chris Kontos (formerly of Machine Head and Attitude Adjustment), guitarist Jeremy Von Epp and vocalist Norman Skinner (ex-Imagika and Niviane).
States the band: “When Forbidden was ‘reborn’ in 2023, we knew we were going to write new music. That excited us. We also knew that we were in no rush to be signed or obligated to anything that didn’t feel ideal. Well… that situation has finally revealed itself. We are elated to announce that Forbidden has joined forces with BLKIIBLK as one of their inaugural signings.”
Mumbai, India extreme metal force GUTSLIT return with their blistering new single “I, Berzerker”, marking the band’s first release since 2023’s Carnal and the beginning of a new chapter in their relentless evolution. Released independently, the track showcases a sharpened, ferocious sound that reaffirms GUTSLIT’s position as one of the most uncompromising bands in modern death metal.
“I, Berzerker” is a raw declaration of intent. Written as a defiant response to the notion of mellowing with age, the song captures GUTSLIT at their most primal and focused. Blistering riff work, punishing rhythms, and guttural vocals collide in a tightly constructed assault that balances precision with unrestrained aggression.
The track draws inspiration from the myth of the Berzerker, the warrior consumed by battle rage, and reinterprets it as a metaphor for creative freedom. Lyrically, the song explores instinct, release, and total immersion in the act of creation. Violence and fury become symbols of purpose, expression, and identity.
“I, Berzerker” also marks an important turning point for the band. Now operating as a five piece, GUTSLIT feature the dual guitar lineup of Ishwar Hariharan and Aditya Swaminathan, bringing a renewed melodic edge and dynamic interplay to the band’s signature brutality. The core foundation remains as vicious as ever, with Aditya Barve on vocals, Gurdip SinghNarang on bass, and Aaron Pinto on drums driving the chaos forward.
Produced by GUTSLIT, the single was recorded across Gray Spark Studio for drums and Altar Studio for guitars and bass. Engineering was handled by Saurabh Lodha, with vocals engineered by Ashwin Shriyan. Mixing and mastering were completed by Mendel Bij de Liej of EX-ABORTED, delivering a crushing yet refined sonic impact. The single artwork was created by drummer Aaron Pinto, under his visual alias Kidsquidy.
About GUTSLIT:
Formed in Mumbai, India in 2007, GUTSLIT is one of the country’s most formidable extreme metal exports. With a history spanning nearly two decades, the band blend brutal death metal and grindcore with elements of thrash and punk, delivering a sound defined by precision, intensity, and relentless aggression.
GUTSLIT have toured and performed across 25 countries worldwide, appearing at major festivals including Obscene Extreme, Brutal Assault, PartySan, Summer Breeze, and Deathfeast Open Air, and sharing stages with bands such as DYING FETUS, NILE, BENIGHTED, and ABORTED. Known for their ferocious live performances and global ambition, GUTSLIT continue to push modern death metal forward without compromise.
We are very happy to announce that we will be hitting the road with our friends in Hunt The Dinosaur & Mantra Of Morta in March to celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of our “Poison Words” album!!! We will be playing a special set list that includes songs that have never been played live!!!
3.13 – Akron, OH @ Afterlife Nightclub 3.14 – Toledo, OH @ Frankie’s 3.15 – West Chicago, IL @ The W.C. Social Club 3.16 – Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood Saloon 3.17 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Bigs Bar 3.18 – Denver, CO @ The Roxy Theatre 3.19 – Casper, WY @ Oil City Beer Company 3.20 – Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater 3.21 – Las Vegas, NV @ Vegas UnAlive w/Decrepit Birth 3.22 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Rhythm Room 3.23 – Shiprock, NM @ The MOD 3.24 – Tulsa, OK @ The Whittier Bar 3.25 – Kansas City, MO @ Sk8bar 3.26 – Nashville, TN @ Cobra 3.27 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s 3.28 – Columbus, OH @ (ANNOUNCING SOON) *
Death metal maniacs NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS are back in full blood-drenched form with their new single, “Left To Die,” a crushing mid-tempo bruiser taken from the forthcoming EP Zombie Blood Nightmare, arriving February 20, 2026.
“Left To Die” is a straight-ahead stomp fest rooted in classic 1990s death metal, drawing clear influence from the pit-driving grooves of OBITUARY. Built on thick riffs and head-crushing momentum, the track culminates in a ripping end-of-song guitar solo from former MEGADETH shredder Jeff Young, adding a sharp flash of old-school virtuosity to the carnage.
Lyrically, “Left To Die” keeps things simple and gloriously vile. The song tells the story of being abandoned in a gore pit, surrounded by blood and guts and facing an inevitable end. No metaphors and no apologies. Blood and guts are fun.
NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS return with a fiery vengeance on Zombie Blood Nightmare, a new EP that finds the band at their most unhinged. Across six blood-soaked songs, the band pushes hard to recapture the glory days of 1990s death metal, blending horror, violence, and undead absurdity into a relentless riff-driven assault. This is NEM fully committed to terror, stupidity, and the raw spirit of the genre.
“Left To Die” serves as a blunt and bloody introduction to what Zombie Blood Nightmare delivers in full. Heavy, grotesque, and unapologetic.
NORTH AMERICAN INTO OBLIVION TOUR KICKS OFF ON MARCH 17
Jan. 15, 2026 – RICHMOND, Va. – Lamb of God have set a March 13 release date for their new album, Into Oblivion (Epic Records), marking the band’s first full-length release in four years.
Into Oblivion finds Lamb of God embracing their position as modern metal veterans, beholden to no one, with nothing left to prove. The 10-song collection references the band’s roots, doubles down on their signature groove, and expands their approach, resulting in an album that feels both deliberate and untethered.
News of Into Oblivion’s March arrival is accompanied by the debut of its title track, “Into Oblivion,” alongside a video (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/IntoOblivionOfficial) directed by Tom Flynn and Mike Watts. Aggressive and as unforgiving as ever, the song pairs the band’s musical ferocity with psychologically charged lyrics.
“For me, the album is about having the space to breathe creatively and not feeling like we have to keep up with any trend or expectation,” guitarist Mark Morton shares. “It feels nice to be untethered from any agenda beyond rallying around the notion of, ‘Let’s just make music that we think is cool,’ which is really where it all started.”
Vocalist Randy Blythe doesn’t mince words on why the band decided to name the album Into Oblivion, saying candidly: “Because that’s where we’re heading. In general, the album is about the ongoing and rapid breakdown of the social contract, particularly here in America. Things are acceptable now that would’ve horrified people just 20 years ago.”
In the months leading up to today’s announcement, the metal veterans released a pair of blistering singles that offered listeners a taste of the album’s range. “Sepsis,” the band’s first new song since 2022, paid homage to the early ‘90s Richmond underground that shaped Lamb of God’s formative years. Consequence, in their Heavy Song of the Week feature, noted the track’s fresh approach, saying “Morton’s riffs are bruising at this slower pace,” and adding that Blythe bellows “like a heavy metal Nick Cave.” “Parasocial Christ” followed, evoking classic Lamb of God with a three-minute onslaught that Revolver dubbed an “anti-tech thrasher.”
Produced and mixed by longtime studio collaborator Josh Wilbur, Into Oblivion was recorded across multiple locations tied closely to the band’s identity. Drums were tracked in Richmond, Va., with guitars and bass recorded at Morton’s home studio. Blythe recorded his vocals at the legendary Total Access studio in Redondo Beach, Calif., the birthplace of seminal punk records by Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, and Descendents.
Album pre-orders, including multiple limited-edition vinyl variants and signed copies, are available now (https://shop.lamb-of-god.com/collections/into-oblivion). An unannounced first pressing of the album was quietly posted on the band’s website earlier this week, and sold out immediately.
Lamb of God previously announced a Spring North American tour in what promises to be the heaviest trek of 2026. Joined by Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg, the tour kicks off on March 17. Tickets and VIP packages are on-sale now via Lamb-of-god.com/tour.
Into Oblivion North American tour dates:
March 17 National Harbor, MD The Theater MGM National Harbor March 19 Montreal, QC Bell Centre March 20 Toronto, ON GCT Theatre March 22 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre March 24 Minneapolis, MN Armory March 25 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom March 27 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium March 28 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center March 30 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds March 31 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater April 1 Vancouver, BC PNE Forum April 3 San Francisco, CA The Masonic April 4 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater April 5 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre April 7 Albuquerque, NM Revel Entertainment Center April 10 Austin, TX Moody Amphitheater April 11 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory April 12 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall April 14 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium April 15 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre April 16 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater April 18 Reading, PA Santander Arena April 19 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome April 21 Buffalo, NY Buffalo RiverWorks April 23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount April 25 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena April 26 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Additional 2026 tour dates:
May 9 Daytona Beach, FL Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival May 17 Dayton, OH Welcome to Rockville May 20 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico July 24 Istanbul, TR Bonus Parkorman July 25 – 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air August 3 Leipzig, DE Haus Auensee August 5 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air August 6 – 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air August 11 Copenhagen, DK K.B. Hallen August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest October 30 – November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat
Photo credit: Travis Shinn
Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums). Formed in 1994, the Richmond, Va.-based band has released nine critically acclaimed albums, received five GRAMMY® Award nominations, sold over 3 million albums, packed arenas around the world, and tallied over one billion streams and counting.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative forces in modern heavy music, Lamb of God’s most recent collection, Omens, arrived in late 2022, marking their sixth consecutive album to debut in the Top 15 on the Billboard 200.
New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will kick off their US headlining tour later this month. The Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 Winter run will commence on January 29th in Lafayette, Louisiana and close on February 22nd in Hobart, Indiana. Support will be provided by Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, and Slowhole on select dates.
Vocalist Kyle Thomas comments, “It’s about that time, y’all! 2026 is here, and we are back to work. Joining us will be the legends that are Luicidal, Ringworm, and Phobia! Up and comers Slowhole will also be on this tour for the entire run, and you do not want to miss them. Luicidal and Ringworm will be on select dates, so consider accordingly when you obtain your tickets. As always, we will be performing a little something from all four albums, so come on out and say hello! You know by now we don’t bite – that costs extra! We are excited to hit some markets that we have not yet performed in, so let’s have a great time together!”
Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.
EXHORDER Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 w/ Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, Slowhole:
1/29/2026 Freetown Boom Boom Room – Lafayette, LA * 1/30/2026 Cine El Rey – McAllen, TX ** 1/31/2026 The Lost Well – Austin, TX ** 2/01/2026 Trees – Dallas, TX ** 2/02/2026 RockHouse – El Paso, TX ** 2/03/2026 The Rock – Tucson, AZ 2/04/2026 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA 2/05/2026 The Dive Bar – Las Vegas, NV 2/06/2026 VMH – Ventura, CA 2/07/2026 Soda Bar – San Diego, CA 2/09/2026 Whisky A Go Go – Hollywood, CA 2/10/2026 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA 2/11/2026 Dante’s – Portland, OR 2/12/2026 Tony V’s – Everett, WA 2/13/2026 Airport Tavern – Tacoma, WA 2/14/2026 The Shredder – Boise, ID 2/15/2026 Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT 2/16/2026 HQ – Denver, CO 2/18/2026 The Regency – Springfield, MO ** 2/19/2026 WCSC – Lombard, IL ***
2/20/2026 Annex – Madison, WI *** 2/21/2026 Madison Live – Covington, KY *** 2/22/2026 Hobart Art Theater – Hobart, IN *** *No Luicidal or Phobia **No Luicidal ***Ringworm, Phobia, Slowhole
Watch the band’s fiery live performance of “The Tale Of Unsound Minds” from their Defectum Omnium full-length captured by Mike Holderbeast at the Fillmore in New Orleans, Louisiana last April at THIS LOCATION.
Forged in 1986, EXHORDER’s journey has proven exciting, yet tumultuous. After a twenty-seven-year absence following their final Roadrunner Records release in 1992, EXHORDER re-entered the game with an album considered by many to be a contender for the “Best Comeback Album” category. The band released Mourn The Southern Skies in October of 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records.
Fraught with euphoric peaks and crippling valleys throughout its existence, lineup changes, and the 2020-2021 pandemic, EXHORDER clawed back through the muck to release Defectum Omnium, the Latin phrase for “The Failure of All,” in 2024. “The world is a dumpster fire, and we are all complicit,” noted singer Kyle Thomas when elaborating on the title.
Satellite Touring and GLM Artists are excited to announce, the legends of NWOBHM and godfathers of Thrash, RAVEN return to the live stage with an extensive North American tour of 35+ shows from March through May this year!
Support comes from special guests SLACKJAW!
Lead vocalist/bassist John Gallagher gleefully states:
“After our ‘medical gap year’ of 2025 we are hungry and itching to get back to doing what we do best — cranking out the megawatts and putting on a RAVEN Metal show for the lunatics out there — we have a killer band SLACKJAW out with us as special guests on these shows and it’s gonna be a take no prisoners full out affair!”
3/18 Louisville, KY @ Goodwood Whiskey Row 3/19 St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag 3/20 Kansas City, MO @ Westport Brewery 3/21 Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Live 3/22 Dallas, TX @ RBC 3/26 West Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky 3/28 San Francisco, CA @ Above DNA 3/29 Reno, NV @ Club Underground 3/31 Portland, OR @ Dante’s 4/1 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre 4/2 Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse 4/4 Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon 4/5 Denver, CO @ The Federal Theatre 4/7 Lincoln, NE @ 1867 Bar 4/8 Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade 4/9 Chicago,IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club 4/10 Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs 4/11 Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge 4/12 Hamtramck, MI @ Sanctuary 4/14 New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground 4/16 Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern 4/17 Ottawa, ON @ Rainbow Bistro 4/18 Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar & Spectacles 4/19 Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar 4/21 Albany, NY @ Empire Underground 4/22 Old Town, ME @ The Old Town Theatre 4/23 Manchester, NH @ Jewel Music Venue 4/24 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz 4/25 Harrisburg, PA @HMAC 4/26 Richmond, VA @ Ember Music Hall 4/29 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones 4/30 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room 5/1 Nashville, TN @ Exit/In 5/2 Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply 5/3 Bradenton, FL @ Oscura
55Gore and StuhlGäng to lead an evening of absolute grind chaos at the official pre-show
Merry’s Sideshow to bring stunts and gore to Grand Central for free-entry afterparty
Tickets already nearing the 50% sold mark following last year’s sell-out
Manchester, UK; 14 January 2026: The organisers behind Manchester’s Goremageddon have unveiled full details for the 2026 pre-show and official afterparty, promising a full weekend of “absolute grind chaos.”
Ahead of the main festival at The Bread Shed on 21 March, the pre-show brings 55Gore and StuhlGäng to a limited-capacity venue, AATMA, on 20 March. The line-up is rounded out by GRUNK, Hideous Crawling Abomination, Shoplifterz, Megafart and LARSxULRICH. Due to the venue’s capacity, the organisers have issued a warning that tickets are already extremely limited.
The post-festival celebrations at Grand Central will feature live stunts from Merry’s Sideshow. In a shift from the musical assault, the afterparty will feature a “very special and intimate experience.” Attendees can expect stomach-churning live stunts, including The Human Blockhead, Wolf Trap and Mental Flossing.
The afterparty is free entry for all Goremageddon 2026 ticket holders and will conclude with a DJ spinning the most chaotic tracks for the “party animals” left standing.
Rancid Offal Promotions, the team behind Goremageddon, said: “We wanted to make sure the 2026 edition wasn’t just a day of music, but a full weekend of insanity. The pre-show is a total grindhouse, and bringing Merry’s Sideshow into the mix for the afterparty adds that extra layer of shock that the grind scene lives for. Tickets for the main event are already nearing 50% sold. We sold out last year, so don’t leave it too late to join the carnage.”
The main event on 21 March at The Bread Shed remains the weekend’s focal point, featuring a stacked international line-up led by Taiwanese gore overlords Fatuous Rump in their exclusive UK debut.
Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE has returned with their brooding new single, “Black Horizon”. Their first release of original music since 2018, the song features roaring opening riffs from guitarist Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and vocalist William DuVall’s (ALICE IN CHAINS) ominous howls, painting an apocalyptic scene.
Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA) on bass and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums keep the dread looming low in the sky, ready to explode with ferocity at any moment. Systems fail, shadows fall, and the doomed cry for salvation in this desolate world. Gloomy, minimalistic verses bookend thunderous choruses, chronicling a desperate flight for survival.
“Who would have thought we’d be here 12 years later with new MA music? Very excited to have one of my favorite vocalists from one of my favorite bands on the first new MA music in 8+ years, which opens up a new era for MA. As the saying goes, you can’t kill what doesn’t die.” – Mark Menghi
“I was pleasantly surprised and absolutely honored to be asked to contribute to this song and I’m very happy with the result.” – William DuVall
“This song is a gift from the ghost of MA past. It’s salvaged from a stockpile of riffs we’d started long ago but never quite finished. Now, in combination with a first time voice for the band – the great William Duvall – we are pleased to announce a brand new track, forged from what once was, here to kick off a new era. Check it out!” – Alex Skolnick
“After having recording these drum tracks some time ago, I’m stoked that they finally get to see the light of day! Thanks to William for finishing it up for us and welcome to the MA family! \m/” – Mike Portnoy
Josh Wilbur – Mixing, Mastering on “Black Horizon”
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