Author: Adam Lawton

JOHN 5
Releases New Album Ghost Today
Alongside Latest Single & Visualizer For “Moon Glow”

Stream Ghost HERE
Order Limited-Edition Vinyl Variants HERE

John 5 Discusses The New Album & More On Latest Episode Of
Billy Corgan’s “The Magnificent Others”

Extensive Co-Headlining Tour With Richie Kotzen
Begins October 16
Find More Details At John-5.com

Guitar virtuoso John 5 releases his latest solo album Ghost, produced and mixed by Barry Pointer and featuring guest spots from Tommy Lee, Stephen Perkins, Bryan Beller and Kenny Aronoff, among others. Today’s record release also comes with a brand-new single “Moon Glow,” featuring Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums and a visualizer HERE.

“Moon Glow” follows previous anchor tracks, including “Hollywood Story” (about the first time John 5 picked up a guitar and the path that led him to the incredible career he has today) as well as “Fiend” and “Deviant”.

Says John 5 of Ghost: “If my life could be put to music, it would be this album.”

John 5 appeared on the latest episode of Billy Corgan’s “The Magnificent Others” series in which he talks about the new album, his personal KISS museum and much more. Watch the episode HERE.

Fans can stream Ghost HERE and order limited-edition vinyl variants of the album, including exclusive bundles with Ghost T-shirts HERE. Vinyl variants include green splatter, red fire splatter and opaque red options.

The full track list for Ghost includes:

Wicked World
Deviant (ft. Stephen Perkins on drums)
Strung Out
L.A. Express
Hollywood Story
Fiend (ft. Kenny Aronoff on drums)
Ghost
Moon Glow (ft. Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums)
You, Me And The Devil Makes Three (ft. Tommy Lee on hand claps and foot stomps)
Executioner (ft. Gregg Bissonette on drums)

John 5’s long-time drummer Alex Mercado is featured on all other tracks.

On October 16, John 5 and fellow guitar great Richie Kotzen will head out on an
extensive co-headlining tour for the first time ever. Find the full itinerary below and more information at John-5.com.

RICHIE KOTZEN & JOHN 5 FALL 2025 TOUR

October 16 El Cajon, CA @ Magnolia
October 17 Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts
October 18 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
October 19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
October 21 Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
October 22 Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre
October 24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
October 25 Leander, TX @ The Haute Spot
October 27 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
October 28 Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
October 29 Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club
October 30 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
October 31 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
November 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
November 2 Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
November 4 Richmond, VA @ The National
November 5 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
November 6 Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
November 7 New York, NY @ Iridium
November 8 New York, NY @ Iridium
November 11 Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
November 12 Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
November 13 Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage
November 14 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
November 15 Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre
November 16 Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs
November 17 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
November 19 Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
November 20 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
November 21 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
November 22 St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
November 23 Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theatre
November 25 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
November 29 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s*
*John 5 only

Rockers ALTER BRIDGE Return With Second Song “What Lies Within” From Their Self-Titled 8th Studio Album Scheduled
For Release on January 9, 2026

Alter Bridge Now Available For Pre-Order via
https://www.lnk.to/AB-AlterBridge

Debut Single “Silent Divide” Moving Up the Active Rock Charts

“What Lies Within” Tour With Dates in Europe and North America Starts January 15, 2026, Ticket Info Available at www.alterbridge.com

With the overwhelming response to their first single in over two years “Silent Divide,” acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge are back with another song from their upcoming 8th studio album, Alter Bridge. “What Lies Within” is now available via all digital service providers from the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums. The song opens with a driving guitar riff from Kennedy and Tremonti as before the rhythmic groove of Marshall and Phillips pushes the song. The lyrics are a cautionary tale of the darkness inside mankind as Kennedy sings “What lies within, beneath the skin, something so dark and foreboding.” An animated video for “What Lies Within” was directed by J.T. Ibanez and can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0WCP0RWfIw.

With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe. The band looks to continue that trend when they release their self-titled, eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records. Alter Bridge will be released on January 9, 2026, first physical formats for pre-order are now available at: https://www.lnk.to/AB-AlterBridge.

Alter Bridge is comprised of 12 all new tracks from the band and features some of their most iconic moments on record. Songs like “Rue The Day,” “Disregarded” and “Scales Are Falling” will fit alongside any of the classic songs from Alter Bridge’s catalog. “Trust In Me” shows Myles and Mark sharing vocal duties as Myles handles the verse duties while Mark takes the chorus. That strategy is flipped on “Tested And Able” as Mark handles the verses and Myles takes on the choruses behind one of the band’s heaviest intros to date, giving way to an unforgettable melody. “Hang By A Thread” is sure to become a show favorite as it hints at some of the most popular songs in the band’s catalog. The album closer “Slave To Master” is an epic track that Alter Bridge has come to be known for and is the longest song the quartet has recorded to date. The first single, “Silent Divide,” has been moving up the Active Rock charts since it was released last month and has been viewed over 2 million times since it was released. The band worked with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette on their eighth album. Alter Bridge was recorded over 2 months this Spring in the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’ recording studio in Florida.

The track listing for Alter Bridge is:

1) Silent Divide (5:06)
2) Rue The Day (4:46)
3) Power Down (4:08)
4) Trust In Me (4:48)
5) Disregarded (3:55)
6) Tested And Able (4:36)
7) What Lies Within (5:07)
8) Hang By A Thread (4:11)
9) Scales Are Falling (5:54)
10) Playing Aces (4:05)
11) What Are You Waiting For (5:00)
12) Slave To Master (9:03)

Alter Bridge is currently available for pre-order in the following formats:

-1-CD 6p Digisleeve, 12p Booklet
-2-LP Gatefold BLACK, Lyric Sheet
-2-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT VERDE – VETRI (INDIE exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT VERDE – VETRI + autographed postcard (NEWBURY exclusive, limited to 50)
-1-CD 6p Digisleeve + autographed postcard (NEWBURY exclusive, limited to 250)
-2-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED BLACK SMOKE/ WHITE ORANGE BLACK, 12p Booklet (Napalm mailorder exclusive)
-2-LP BLACK, White Label Edition + hand-numbered Covercard (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold MARBLE COLORLESS BLACK & RED BLACK OLD PURPLE, 12p Booklet (Napalm exclusive)
-LP Box incl. 2-LP Gatefold SPLIT BLACK/MILK, 12p Booklet, 5-Tack Bonus Picture Vinyl in Plastic Sleeve, Artprint (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)
-1-CD 6p Digisleeve + “Hang By A Thread” Shirt Bundle (Napalm exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED CRÈME BLACK, 12p Booklet (Band exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold MARBLE BLACK SMOKE, 12p Booklet (Band exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold CRISTALLO MILK GLITTER, Lyric Sheet (Band exclusive)
-1-CD Jewel Case (Ticket Bundle for Townsend exclusive) + Guitar Pick (Band exclusive)

To coincide with the announcement of the new album, Alter Bridge will be touring in support of the release. The band is heading out on the What Lies Within Tour. The 31-date tour of Europe will kick off on January 15 in Germany before it wraps on March 5 in Nottingham, UK. Joining the band on that tour will be Daughtry and Sevendust. The band also announced a headline U.S. tour featuring Filter or Sevendust and Tim Montana as support in select markets. The tour kicks off on April 25 in Orlando, FL and runs through May 24 where it wraps in Tampa, FL. More information on all tickets and VIP packages for the upcoming tour can be found at www.alterbridge.com.

What Lies Within Tour

Jan 15 – HAMBURG, GERMANY – Sporthalle
Jan 17 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Jan 18 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Jan 20 – STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Annexet
Jan 22 – HELSINKI, FINLAND – Ice Hall Black Box
Jan 24 – COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – KB Hallen
Jan 25 – BERLIN, GERMANY – Columbiahalle
Jan 27 – GLIWICE, POLAND – Prezero Arena Gliwice
Jan 28 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Barba Negra
Jan 30 – VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Gasometer
Jan 31 – ZAGREB, CROATIA – Bocarski Dom
Feb 02 – ROME, ITALY – Atlantico
Feb 03 – BERGAMO, ITALY – ChorusLive Arena
Feb 05 – ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The Hall
Feb 06 – LYON, FRANCE – Halle Tony Garnier
Feb 08 – BARCELONA, SPAIN – Razzmatazz 1
Feb 10 – LISBON, PORTUGAL – Sagres Campo Pequeno
Feb 12 – MADRID, SPAIN – Palacio Vistalegre
Feb 13 – BORDEAUX, FRANCE – Arkea Arena
Feb 15 – LUXEMBOURG, LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal
Feb 17 – OBERHAUSEN, GERMANY – Oberhausen Turbinenhalle
Feb 18 – PARIS, FRANCE – Zenith
Feb 20 – MUNICH, GERMANY – Zenith
Feb 22 – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Ziggo Dome
Feb 23 – BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Ancienne Belgique
Feb 25 – NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM – Utilita Arena
Feb 26 – MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – AO Arena
Feb 28 – DUBLIN, IRELAND – 3Arena
Mar 02 – GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – OVO Hydro
Mar 04 – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The O2
Mar 05 – NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – Motorpoint Arena
Apr 25 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues – TM
Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy – 7D/TM
Apr 28 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center – F/TM
Apr 29 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom – F/TM
May 1 – Tulsa, OK – Osage Casino Hotel, Skyline Event Center – F/TM
May 2 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha – F/TM
May 5 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center – F/TM
May 6 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed – F/TM
May 9 – Atlantic City, NJ – Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – F
May 10 – Boston, MA – Citizen House of Blues Boston – F/TM
May 12 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount – F/TM
May 13 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater – F/TM
May 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre – F/TM
May 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit – F/TM
May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle – 7D/TM
May 22 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company – F/TM
May 24 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center – F/TM
Jun 27 – CARDIFF, WALES – Blackbird Festival @ Cardiff Castle

COLD STEEL
Unleashes New Single “Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)”
+ Music Video — Watch HERE

📸: Evan Dell

Debut Full-Length Album
‘Discipline & Punish’
Produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood Incantation)
Out on November 7th via Spinefarm
Pre-Order HERE

Tampa-based hardcore thrashers, COLD STEEL are proud to unleash their new single, “Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece),” taken from their upcoming debut album, ‘Discipline & Punish.’ Produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood Incantation), the new full-length will be out on November 7th via Spinefarm. The new track arrives accompanied by a music video, available to view below.

On “Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)” COLD STEEL comments:

“Our goal with ‘Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)’ was to create an uncompromising track that stood apart from the rest of the album. We incorporated elements of hip hop and collaborated with our good friend Dusty from Two-Piece. Nothing stands in the way of this track. It’s a calculated, aggressive, unrelenting tale of vengeance and the thousand-yard stare toward retribution.”

Watch the Music Video for “Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)” HERE

COLD STEEL’s patented brand of aggressive, hardcore thrash metal takes no prisoners on ‘Discipline & Punish,’ the band’s full-length debut for Spinefarm. To bring the album to life, the group decamped to Philadelphia and teamed with producer Arthur Rizk (Blood Incantation, Power Trip, Cavalera). In the studio, they drew on influences like Metallica, Machine Head, and Slipknot while sharpening and solidifying their own signature sound.

On the production/mixing of ‘Discipline & Punish’ and working with COLD STEEL, Arthur Rizk comments:

“Working with COLD STEEL was a lot of fun, mainly because of their attitude towards making the record. They were fully immersed and willing to go down every avenue until something memorable was achieved. Getting to collaborate with Matt Heafy was a killer experience for everyone, as he encouraged and helped with a lot of decisions. Coming from a super successful artist, that kind of validation kept the process powerful.”

Trivium’s Matt Heafy, who contributed to pre-production and arrangements while advising the band, exclaims:

“COLD STEEL are a band who could change the face and sound of heavy music. Their sound defies barriers: metal kids like them, punk kids like them, hardcore kids like them. They live authentically and unapologetically in their own world and are ready to show the masses what they do best – and that’s being themselves. Get into COLD STEEL if you haven’t… now.”
Pre-Order ‘Discipline & Punish’ HERE

‘Discipline & Punish’ Track List:

1. No Escape
2. Protocol
3. Front to Enemy (ft. Aaron Heard)
4. Blacksmith of Damnation
5. Killing Season
6. Vantage Point
7. Return to Agony (ft. Jorge Sotomayor)
8. Fever Dreaming
9. Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)
10. The Coldest Death

Hailing from Tampa, Florida, ground zero for generations of extreme music, COLD STEEL delivers a relentless fusion of thrash riffs, hardcore breakdowns, and metalcore muscle that they have coined “aggressive metal.”

Formed in 2021, the six-piece, consisting of Jose Menendez (vocals), Rafael “Rafi” Carbonell (guitar), Shawn Wallen (guitar), Janpierre Mojica (bass), Rafael Calderon (guitar), and Brandon Thrift (drums), quickly built a following through their explosive early EPs ‘Will of Spiritual Cleansing’ (2021) and ‘Deeper Into Greater Pain’ (2023), which featured fan-favorite tracks like “Bad Beat,” “Evil Eye,” and “Full Tilt.”

Their fourth show ever saw them open for Trivium, thanks to a fan poll vote, and since then, they’ve hit stages with the likes of Obituary and Weekend Nachos. Known for their high-intensity performances and no-compromise sound, COLD STEEL now brings their next chapter to life under the Spinefarm banner with their debut full-length, ‘Discipline & Punish.’

COLD STEEL are:
Jose Menendez – Vocals
Rafael “Rafi” Carbonell – Guitar
Shawn Wallen – Guitar
Janpierre Mojica – Bass
Rafael Calderon – Guitar
Brandon Thrift – Drum

LAMB OF GOD RETURN WITH “SEPSIS”

FIRST NEW ORIGINAL SONG FROM THE METAL TITANS
SINCE 2022’S OMENS

Lamb of God return with “Sepsis” (https://Lamb-of-God.lnk.to/Sepsis), a visceral, menacing new single out now via Epic Records, marking the GRAMMY® Award-nominated band’s first new original music since 2022’s critically revered album, Omens.

Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, the three-and-a-half minute track arrives alongside a grainy, lo-fi performance video (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/sepsisofficial) that offers a moody, unfiltered look at Richmond’s underbelly. Directed by Gianfranco Svagelj, the video captures the song’s slow-burning tension.

“’Sepsis’ is a celebration of the very underground local bands here in Richmond that we really admired when we were just forming Burn the Priest,” Mark Morton shares. “Bands like Breadwinner, Sliang Laos, and Ladyfinger—though they never got widespread attention outside of Richmond, those were the bands we listened to all the time. The song references that stuff in a way that’s a direct line to where we were coming from when we were in the basement writing our earliest material together.”

“Sepsis” arrives during a milestone year for Lamb of God. In 2025, the band celebrated the 25th anniversary of their discography, performed at the historic “Back to the Beginning” concert and subsequently released their thunderous take on Black Sabbath’s “Children of the Grave,” along with appearances at several festivals including Inkcarceration and Louder Than Life, and a headlining show at Richmond’s new 7500-seat outdoor venue, Allianz Amphitheater, during its opening season.

As the year closes, Lamb of God have several performances ahead of them, including outings at Aftershock, AMMA Championship Fest, and the band’s Headbangers Boat cruise (Oct. 31 to Nov. 4) – a four-day floating festival departing from Miami with a stop in Cozumel, Mexico. The line-up features performances from Clutch, Kublai Khan TX, Power Trip, Obituary, Devil Driver, Fear Factory, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Exploited, Crowbar, Nekrogoblikon, Eighteen Visions, Gideon, Walls of Jericho, Category 7, Brat, comics Josh Potter and Saul Trujillo, with appearances from Jose Mangin and Riki Rachtman. Tickets are available at Headbangersboat.com.

Lamb of God tour dates:

October 3 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival
October 18 Canton, OH Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
October 31 – November 4 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat
November 6 Monterrey, MX Showcenter Complex
July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air 2026
August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air 2026
August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze
August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival
August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest

Tickets for all shows are available now via Lamb of God’s website.

GHOST
SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES REVEALED
General On Sale Begins October 3 at 10am Local Time at ghost-official.com

“GHOST are a global phenomenon — a rare feat for any rock or metal band in the last two decades” —CONSEQUENCE

“Outside the Garden before Ghost’s show — which featured a set piece in which Forge, dressed as an evil pope, seemed to levitate — a sense of devotion was palpable among fans. Showgoers streamed out of Penn Station dressed in Ghost-themed costumes, including skeletal face paint, papal robes and nun habits…” — THE NEW YORK TIMES

“If you are not prone to pearl-clutching, there is a lot of perverse pleasure in GHOST’s music” — THE NEW YORKER

“A band that’s still gaining momentum more than a decade into its career” — NPR

“The rock band is at the top of their game… The energy was palpable, and while a lot of that is due to the rabid nature of Ghost’s fanbase and the hype of seeing a rock band in Madison Square Garden, not having a phone out during every song made that giant room feel a lot more connected” — PEOPLE

“GHOST are killing it” — STEREOGUM

“They continue to do their brand of occult rock better than anyone else, and certainly on such an impressive mainstream level” — VICE

“GHOST’s rise to the top ranks of global music, and its popularity among Gen Z listeners, is a testament to how the once-ironclad boundaries of musical genres are eroding in the age of streaming” — THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

GHOST has confirmed that its SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR will continue to pack arenas in the new year, with today’s announcement of 20 new North American rituals kicking off January 21st at the Kia Center in Orlando, FL and running through February 23rd at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Tickets for U.S. dates will first be available via Citi and Verizon pre-sales (details below). The artist presale will begin on Tuesday, September 30th at 10am local time. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, October 3rd at 10am local time at ghost-official.com.

The SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR has featured the live debut of songs from SKELETÁ, GHOST’s sixth psalm and first to reach #1 on the Billboard 200. Released April 25th via Loma Vista Recordings, SKELETÁ’s #1 debut marked the first time a hard rock album topped the US album chart since 2020 — and also saw #1 debuts in the GRAMMY-winning theatrical rock outfit’s native Sweden as well as Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Finland. The coming of SKELETÁ was heralded by three singles/videos that trended Top 10 on YouTube, as GHOST garnered #1 spots on TikTok’s #NewMusic, iTunes and Amazon’s Best Sellers. First up was “Satanized”—dubbed a “catchy goth-rock epic” by VICE, followed by the “Lachryma”—a fixture on Spotify’s Viral Charts, both globally and in key territories like the US, UK, Germany, and more deemed “economical, vicious, and contemporary, but tinged by ‘80s rhapsody” by PASTE and “phantasmagoric” by REVOLVER, and “Peacefield,” the monolithic anthem opening both the new record and GHOST’s massive 2025 live rituals.

Having sold half a million tickets and counting, the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR continues a North American swing that included GHOST’s historic first-ever sold-out headlining show at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 22nd. With GHOST and its melodramatic and surreal ritual experience in higher demand than ever, the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 will further expand the GRAMMY-winning Swedish theatrical rock icons’ community to attract their largest and most diverse audiences to date. From lifelong disciples to the curious uninitiated first-timers to the outcasts and others who find solace in it, all are welcome to escape the travails of daily life and to become one with the enthralling GHOST ritual.

Continuing a tradition that “demonstrated just how simple, and wonderful, a screenless concert can be” (BOSTON GLOBE), SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 will be a phone-free experience. Phones will be secured in Yondr pouches. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times.

GHOST also recently unveiled an enthralling new limited edition version of the chart-topping SKELETÁ, available at Target. This unholy relic is pressed on special Violet Mist vinyl, and housed in a silver-foiled SKELETÁ box that includes an exclusive GHOST T-shirt design, and features a collectible Papa V overlay. Pre-Order now or pick a copy up starting on Halloween.

Citi is the official card of the Skeletour World Tour. Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, September 29 at 10am local time until Thursday, September 25 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Skeletour World Tour in the U.S. – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Monday, September 29 at 10am local time until Thursday, September 25 at 10pm local time.Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

For further information on tickets, updates, VIP packages and more, go to ghost-official.com

GHOST
SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026

Wed Jan 21 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center
Thu Jan 22 — Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sat Jan 24 — Knoxville, TN — Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Sun Jan 25 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center
Mon Jan 26 — Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Wed Jan 28 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Arena
Fri Jan 30 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Sat Jan 31 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Mon Feb 02 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
Wed Feb 04 — Cincinnati, OH — Heritage Bank Center
Thu Feb 05 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center Arena
Sat Feb 07 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center
Tue Feb 10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Thu Feb 12 — Spokane, WA — Spokane Arena
Sat Feb 14 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Sun Feb 15 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
Tue Feb 17 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
Fri Feb 20 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center
Sat Feb 21 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
Mon Feb 23 — Inglewood, CA — Intuit Dome

DESCENDENTS CELEBRATE
40 YEARS OF
I DON’T WANT TO GROW UP WITH DEFINITIVE REISSUE OUT NOVEMBER 21

Org Music continues its acclaimed reissue campaign with the band’s second album, featuring multiple formats, exclusive color variants, and a special “Punk Note” edition with artwork by John Yates inspired by Blue Note jazz classics.

Pre-Order Here

“…featured the most singable tunes the band had ever written. ‘Good Good Things’, ‘In Love This Way’, and ‘Can’t Go Back’ were positively sunny by Descendents standards; the Beach Boys-gone-punk vibe was an obvious precursor to Weezer.”– Jenny Eliscu

“When the four want to be straight up and perfectly poppy, they can and do with smashing success, with surprisingly mature, emotional lyrics and playing that doesn’t rely on all-speed all the time.“-All Music

Org Music is proud to announce the reissue of I Don’t Want To Grow Up, the landmark second album from legendary punk pioneers Descendents, arriving November 21, 2025. The reissue will be available across formats—LP, CD, and cassette—alongside a special Punk Note LP edition featuring alternate packaging.

This release marks the second installment in Org Music’s ongoing reissue campaign with Descendents, who recently reclaimed ownership of their master recordings. Following the acclaimed reissue of Milo Goes To College, this new edition brings fresh attention to one of the band’s most beloved albums—arriving just in time for its 40th anniversary.

Originally released in 1985 on New Alliance Records, the label founded by Minutemen’s D. Boon and Mike Watt, I Don’t Want To Grow Up was recorded after vocalist Milo Aukerman returned from college. It also marked the first of two albums to feature guitarist Ray Cooper. With brighter melodies and sharper hooks than its predecessor, the record helped the band avoid the dreaded sophomore slump while cementing their status as one of punk’s most influential voices.

Among the many formats, fans will find a standout: a limited Punk Note edition designed by John Yates (Stealworks). Inspired by the iconic Blue Note jazz label artwork of Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, these reimagined covers bring a bold, visual reinterpretation of punk history. The Punk Note series began with Org Music’s celebrated Bad Brains reissues, and continues here with deluxe case-wrapped jackets and new liner notes by BrooklynVegan senior editor Andrew Sacher.

The reissue will be available in the following variants:

Widely Available Formats:

Black LP
“Banana Peel” LP
Punk Note Edition (Black Vinyl)
CD
Cassette (Yellow)

Limited / Exclusive Variants:

Punk Note Edition (Transparent Yellow LP) — Org Music Exclusive
“Oxblood Docs” LP — Descendents Exclusive
Ocean LP — BrooklynVegan
Pink LP — Zia Records Exclusive
Green Bay LP — 1-2-3-4-GO! Records
Bubble Gum LP — Going Underground Records & Seasick Records Exclusive
Black LP with Exclusive Obi Strip — Celebrated Summer Records
Purple Swirl Cassette — Tapehead City Exclusive

With I Don’t Want To Grow Up, Descendents sharpened their signature mix of melody and urgency, laying down a blueprint that countless punk bands would follow. Forty years later, the album still feels raw, relatable, and essential—now reintroduced in a definitive reissue that honors its enduring legacy.

More reissues are on deck. The campaign will continue with Enjoy!, ALL, Bonus Fat, and beyond—each release overseen by the band themselves, ensuring the music is presented exactly as they intend.

This effort isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s about preserving the work, honoring the intent behind it, and opening the door for a new generation to discover one of punk’s most influential catalogs.

Pre-orders and variant details available at:

https://bio.to/descendents

POP-PUNK LEGENDS BOWLING FOR SOUP RELEASE
“RIDICULOUS (LIVE AND HUNGOVER)” SONG + MUSIC VIDEO
OFF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED UPCOMING LIVE ALBUM
A HANGOVER YOU DEFINITELY DESERVE
DUE OCTOBER 24 VIA BRANDO/QUE-SO RECORDS

Photo credit: Amy Russell

CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM A HANGOVER YOU DON’T DESERVE

Last month, pop-punk legends Bowling For Soup announced a brand new live album in celebration of the triumphant 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, A Hangover You Don’t Deserve. Recorded during their huge sold out February 2025 UK tour in Manchester, A Hangover You Definitely Deserve (Live) brings the anniversary tour to Bowling For Soup fans all across the world in its full glory. The live album includes all the between song banter that is the cornerstone of any live Bowling For Soup experience. A Hangover You Definitely Deserve (Live) will be released on October 24 via the bands’ own Brando/Que-So Records.

Frontman Jaret Reddick previously discussed the initial decision to take the 20th anniversary of “Hangover” on the road and to then make it into a live album, “I remember being terrified as the 20th anniversary of this album approached. We would have to learn all 18 songs…at least half of which we hadn’t played since recording the album. But as we started plowing away through the album, the magic came back. It was such a good time in our lives and our career making this monster! I hope that comes across on this live recording. I sure feel like it does.”

After the initial album announcement, Jaret, Gary and Rob offered up a first taste of the live “Hangover” experience, releasing the much loved A-Hole as a single. Now, the band is back again with the second track & video off the upcoming record, “Ridiculous (Live and Hungover)”.

“This one was such a journey from a vocal standpoint. I really don’t sing in that lower register a lot and I was pretty self conscious about it. Not sure why. Different is “different” I guess”, Jaret explains, and continues, “Anyhoo, on this live version, I forgot to even tell Matthew that we were recording the show to release as an album! Haha. Luckily he was cool with it…after the fact!”

WATCH “RIDICULOUS (LIVE AND HUNGOVER)” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

Track Listing:

1. Almost (Live and Hungover)
2. Trucker Hat (Live and Hungover)
3. Hello Manchester (Live and Hungover)
4. 1985 (Live and Hungover)
5. Jaret Forgot To Drink Beer (Live and Hungover)
6. Get Happy (Live and Hungover)
7. Bullocks (Live and Hungover)
8. Ohio (Live and Hungover)
9. Not All Bands Wave (Live and Hungover)
10. Ridiculous (Live and Hungover)
11. Shut Up And Smile (Live and Hungover)
12. Matthew Didn’t Know We Were Recording (Live and Hungover)
13. Last Call Casualty (Live and Hungover)
14. Next Ex-Girlfriend (Live and Hungover)
15. John James Ryan Is From New York (Live and Hungover)
16. A-Hole (Live and Hungover)
17. Jaret And The Fuck-A-Bunch (Live and Hungover)
18. My Hometown (Live and Hungover)
19. Rob Tells A Joke (Live and Hungover)
20. Smoothie King (Live and Hungover)
21. Sad Sad Situation (Live and Hungover)
22. Kristy Spins The Wheel (Live and Hungover)
23. The Bitch Song (Live and Hungover)
24. Let’s Hear It For Our Friends (Live and Hungover)
25. Really Might Be Gone (Live and Hungover)
26. Mental Health Moment (Live and Hungover)
27. Down For The Count (Live and Hungover)
28. Two Seater (Live and Hungover)
29. We Love You Chris Burney (Live and Hungover)
30. Friends O’ Mine (Live and Hungover)
31. We’re Back (Live and Hungover)
32. High School Never Ends (Live and Hungover)
33. Nut Buster-Booster (Live and Hungover)
34. Today Is Gonna Be A Great Day (Theme Song To Phineas and Ferb) (Live and Hungover)
36. Thank You Manchester (Live and Hungover)
37. Girl All The Bad Guys Want (Live and Hungover)

SLASH
ANNOUNCES ELECTRIFYING NEW LIVE ALBUM AND CONCERT FILM
‘LIVE AT THE S.E.R.P.E.N.T. FESTIVAL’
OUT WORLDWIDE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
HERE

LISTEN TO THE FIRST SINGLE
“OH WELL (LIVE)”
HERE

A tribute to his love of the Blues, SLASH the iconic GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced the release of Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival—the electrifying live album and concert film–out worldwide on Friday, November 7. On Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, SLASH brings his passion for the Blues, and his musical roots to the foreground as his formidable ensemble known as Slash’s Blues Ball delivers a gritty, soulful set paying homage to the legends who shaped rock and blues.

The Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival announcement launches with the first single “Oh Well (Live)”, out today. SLASH takes the Fleetwood Mac classic and transforms it into a searing live experience. Channeling Peter Green’s blues roots while unleashing his own signature firepower, SLASH and his Blues Ball band deliver a performance that feels both timeless and fiercely alive.

Watch the official video for “Oh Well (Live)” HERE.

On Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, Slash’s Blues Ball delivers the blues like it’s meant to be – loud, live, and dangerous. The album and concert film were captured live at the Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO during the July 17, 2024 tour stop of SLASH’s all-star Blues tour, the inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival, an acronym which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance. The Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival live album and concert film will be available worldwide in retail stores and online as 2CD+DVD digipak, 2CD+Blu-ray digipak and on Heavyweight Black 3LP gatefold through earMUSIC.

Slash’s Blues Ball band features SLASH on lead and rhythm guitar, joined by longtime collaborator Teddy “ZigZag” Andreadis (keyboards, harmonica, vocals), Tash Neal (rhythm guitar, vocals), Johnny Griparic (bass, backing vocals), and Michael Jerome (drums).

Together, they tear through a blistering set of blues standards and rock staples, paying tribute to icons like Bukka White, Howlin’ Wolf, Booker T. & the MG’s, Fleetwood Mac, Freddie King, The Temptations, T-Bone Walker, Hoyt Axton, Robert Johnson, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Bob Dylan, and Elmore James.

The set includes smoldering takes on “Parchman Farm Blues,” “Killing Floor,” “Born Under a Bad Sign,” “Oh Well,” “Big Legged Woman,” and “Key to the Highway,” followed by the slow-burn groove of “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” the smoky soul of “Stormy Monday,” and the gritty punch of “The Pusher.” SLASH also debuts a brand-new original, “Metal Chestnut,” before diving into “Cross Road Blues” and a fiery rendition of “Stone Free.” The encore features added favorites “It Takes a Lot to Laugh,” “It Takes a Train to Cry” and a blistering closer with “Shake Your Money Maker.”

Intercut with candid, behind-the-scenes interviews, SLASH reflects on his deep personal connection to the blues, sharing the stories behind the songs and his reverence for the artists who paved the way.

The inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival featured an all-star Blues lineup handpicked by SLASH and celebrated the release of the iconic guitarist and songwriter’s critically acclaimed sixth solo album Orgy of the Damned. SLASH’s star-studded Blues album Orgy of the Damned spent 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart, and after 69 weeks still remains at in the top 50. Over 23 tour dates in the summer of 2024, SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival raised more than $125,000 for five nonprofit organizations chosen by SLASH benefitting mental health, socio-economic equality and justice, and uplifting the lives of underserved Americans.

SLASH and his Blues Ball band still photo from Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival concert film.

Following is the Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival tracklisting:

CD 1:
1. Intro
2. Parchman Farm Blues
3. Killing Floor
4. Born Under a Bad Sign
5. Oh Well
6. Big Legged Woman
7. Key to the Highway
8. Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone

CD2:
9. Stormy Monday ​
10. The Pusher
11. Metal Chestnut
12. Crossroads
13. Stone Free
14. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
15. Shake Your Money Maker

DVD/Blu-ray: Full concert film with behind-the-scenes documentary segments. PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1 audio.

Vinyl side-split:
Side A: 1-4 Side B: 5-7
Side C: 8-9 Side D: 10-11
Side E: 12-13 Side F: 14-15

Hardcore Legends
BIOHAZARD
Release Explosive New Single “Death of Me”
+ Visualizer — Watch HERE

📸: Istvan Bruggen

New Album ‘Divided We Fall’
Out October 17th via BLKIIBLK
Pre-Order HERE

“Divided We Fall Tour” Kicks Off in October
Featuring Support from Onyx, Bayway, + Swollen Teeth

Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD release their explosive new single “Death of Me” from their upcoming album ‘Divided We Fall,’ their first studio release in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity amid chaos. “Death of Me” arrives alongside a powerful new music video, available to watch below.

About the song, Danny Schuler (drums) comments:

“’Death of Me.’ One of my favorites! To me, this song embodies the frustration, miscommunication, and intolerance that we sometimes deal with in our lives. This song is a mid-tempo banger for anyone feeling like life is a never-ending battle against everything and everyone. Never give up!!!”

Watch the Visualizer for “Death of Me” HERE

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones), ‘Divided We Fall’ captures BIOHAZARD at their most raw, relentless, and unifying. The album blends the band’s unmistakable fusion of hardcore, metal, and streetwise groove with a sharpened edge for a fractured modern world delivering a powerful reminder of why BIOHAZARD remains one of the most vital and influential bands in heavy music.

Recording sessions took place at Shorefire Recording Studios (Long Branch, NJ) and The Hydeaway (Van Nuys, CA), with engineering by Joseph DeMaio and additional recording from Matt Hyde. Guitar and production tech duties were handled by Phil Caivano.

BIOHAZARD’s upcoming release via BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in a storied career that began in the late ’80s, one defined by aggressive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and an unwavering commitment to their roots.

Pre-Order ‘Divided We Fall’ HERE

‘Divided We Fall’ Track List:
1. F**k the System
2. Forsaken
3. Eyes on Six
4. Death of Me
5. Word to the Wise
6. Fight to be Free
7. War Inside Me
8. S.I.T.F.O.A.
9. Tear Down the Walls
10. I Will Overcome
11. Warriors

BIOHAZARD will be on their “Divided We Fall Tour” this fall with support from Onyx, Bayway, and Swollen Teeth, including a homecoming show at the Warsaw in Brooklyn on October 28th. A full list of dates is below.

BIOHAZARD Live:

10/3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving
10/4: Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Annex
10/5: Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest
10/7: Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheeler’s
10/8: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
10/10: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/11: Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
10/12: Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
10/13: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
10/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/16: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/18: Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
10/19: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/21: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
10/22: Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater
10/23: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot
10/25: Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
10/26: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
10/28: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
10/29: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/31: Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
11/1: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
11/3: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s

Musical pioneers in every sense of the word, BIOHAZARD were one of the first bands to seamlessly blend hardcore, heavy metal, punk, and hip hop into an intoxicating genre all their own. After more than a decade away, the Brooklyn, NY band’s OG lineup reunited in 2023 to both fan fervor and critical acclaim, headlining the opening night of the legendary Milwaukee Metal Fest for their first show back. Ghost Cult Magazine said they “explosively unleashed their fury with fortitude and force” with “a superhuman set and an awe-inspiring show.”

The band followed with two sold-out hometown shows in New York City, a late-summer festival run in the UK and Europe, and a fall direct support slot with Megadeth across North America. That was just the start. They returned to Europe and the UK in 2024 for the early summer festival season – including a headlining slot at Download – and made their triumphant return to South America in spring, then returned home to blow out America’s exploding festival circuit.

Their return did more than turn heads; it caused whiplash, and they partnered with BlkIIBlk Records to record and release new music. More incendiary and relentless than ever, the trailblazers have a fresh outlook and revitalized spirit. This is more than a reunion – for Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar), Bobby Hambel (lead guitar), Danny Schuler (drums), and Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass), it’s a revitalization and rebirth.

BIOHAZARD are:
Billy Graziadei – vocals/guitar
Bobby Hambel – lead guitar
Danny Schuler – drums
Evan Seinfeld – vocals/bass

ATREYU
Share New Single “Dead”
Stream HERE

📸: Sean Stiegeimeier

Tour Celebrating 20 + 1 Year Anniversary of ‘The Curse’
Kicks Off November 4th in Mesa, AZ

ATREYU are proud to share their new single “Dead,” marking their first release in over two years. Known for their signature blend of crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics, ATREYU continue to push the boundaries of metalcore while staying true to the sound that has earned them a devoted global following. “Dead,” recorded by Matthew Pauling, showcases the band’s relentless energy and musical evolution, offering both longtime fans and new listeners a powerful glimpse into the next chapter of their career.

About “Dead,” ATREYU had this to say:

“‘Dead’ asked the question I feel many ask. Do I matter? Would anyone actually notice if I was gone? Not speaking in the space of depression or suicidal thought, but more in the grand scheme of life. We all want and aspire to leave some sort of lasting legacy or impression, but do we really matter? I guess we all hope so.”

Stream ATREYU’s New Single “Dead”

In addition to the release of “Dead,” ATREYU has announced dates for their upcoming tour that begins November 4th in Mesa, AZ, and concludes December 11th in Pomona, CA, see the full list of dates below.

This tour marks the 20 + 1 year anniversary of Atreyu’s 2004 album ‘The Curse.’ A true breakthrough moment for the band, ‘The Curse’ delivered staples like “Bleeding Mascara,” “Right Side of the Bed,” and “The Crimson” which are songs that helped cement ATREYU as one of the defining forces in the mid-2000s metalcore scene.

20 + 1 year Anniversary of Atreyu’s 2004 Album ‘The Curse’ Tour Dates:

11/04 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11/05 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
11/07 – Houston, TX @ Bad Astronaut
11/08 – Dallas, TX @ Studio at The Bomb Factory
11/09 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
11/11 – New Orleans, LA @ The Joy Theater
11/12 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
11/13 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theater
11/15 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
11/17 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
11/18 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
11/20 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
11/21 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
11/22 – Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall
11/23 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
11/25 – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
11/26 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
11/28 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
11/29 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
11/30 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
12/02 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
12/03 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
12/04 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
12/05 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
12/06 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
12/08 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
12/10 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
12/11 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House

ATREYU’s riffs, hooks, melodies, and relentless energy remain a driving force in heavy music, with over a billion streams worldwide and a fanbase that keeps growing. The Southern California band recently wrapped a triumphant co-headlining U.S. run and tore through massive festivals like Download, Hellfest, Welcome to Rockville, and Inkcarceration.

Since forming around the turn of the millennium, ATREYU have pushed well beyond their DIY roots—earning multiple RIAA Gold records, Top 20 Billboard 200 debuts, and spots on major film and video-game soundtracks. Their latest album, ‘The Beautiful Dark of Life’ (2023, Spinefarm), debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums and has already racked up over 75 million streams, with singles like “Gone” and “Watch Me Burn” lighting up rock radio and flagship playlists like Spotify’s “Volume” and Apple Music’s “The Riff.”

ATREYU are:
Brandon Saller – lead vocals
Dan Jacobs – guitar
Travis Miguel – guitar
Porter McKnight – bass/vocals

Wolfgang Van Halen’s MAMMOTH Releases Third Song
“I Really Wanna” From Upcoming Album The End
https://Mammoth.lnk.to/IReallyWanna

Music Video for Latest Song Can Be Seen Here

Album Now Available for Pre-Order at
https://Mammoth.lnk.to/TheEndAlbum

Fall Headline Tour Starting October 31st with Special Guest Myles Kennedy
GRAMMY®

Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the third track from his upcoming studio album, The End. “I Really Wanna” comes on the heels of Active Rock #1 single “The End” and the newly released single, “The Spell.” The instant grat track “I Really Wanna” is a funky rocker that showcases Wolfgang’s unique feel and technique on every instrument. A music video for the song is also being released that shows Wolfgang playing in the iconic 5150 studio where the song was recorded. The song was produced by friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette. The song is available via all digital streaming platforms and can be found here.

Scheduled for release on October 24th, Mammoth returns with The End via label home BMG. The 10-track album clocks in at 39-minuttes and showcases the evolution of Wolf and his songwriting since he launched his solo career in 2020. Continuing the tradition of writing all the songs and performing all the instrumentation and vocals himself, Wolfgang Van Halen set out to challenge himself beyond what he did on his debut and sophomore release, Mammoth II. From the hypnotic opening of “One Of A Kind” to infectious closer “All In Good Time,” Wolfgang demonstrates his proficiency as a musician and songwriter. Songs like “Same Old Song,” “Happy,” and “Selfish” will fit perfectly alongside older songs that fans have already come to love from Mammoth. Mammoth released their first single in May, and it shot up the charts landing at #1. That single featured a landmark music video – a remake of the classic film From Dusk ‘Til Dawn – directed by Robert Rodriguez and Greg Nicotero. The video has received over 5-million views and contains cameos from Danny Trejo, Slash, Myles Kennedy, and of course his mother Valerie Bertinelli. Mammoth also released the new single “The Spell” which is currently impacting radio. The End is available for pre-order in multiple configurations including limited edition vinyl colors, signed insert version and retailer exclusives here: https://Mammoth.lnk.to/TheEndAlbum.

The tracklisting for The End is:

1. One Of A Kind
2. The End
3. Same Old Song
4. The Spell
5. I Really Wanna
6. Happy
7. Better Off
8. Something New
9. Selfish
10. All In Good Time

MOTÖRHEAD PROUDLY ANNOUNCE KILLED BY DEAF – A PUNK TRIBUTE TO MOTÖRHEAD AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 31 VIA BMG RECORDINGS
PRE-ORDERS: https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf

FOURTEEN OF THE FINEST PUNK BANDS ON THE PLANET COVERING THEIR FAVORITE MOTÖRHEAD SONGS INCLUDING RANCID, PENNYWISE, THE BRONX, GBH, FEAR AND A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED COLLABORATION OF MOTÖRHEAD & THE DAMNED PERFORMING THE DAMNED CLASSIC: “NEAT, NEAT, NEAT”

“Neat Neat Neat” video https://youtu.be/YG8UQVY5WNk

Heavy metal and punk rock! It’s fair to say that these two noisy tribes now have a great deal in common – often melding together, almost indistinguishable, to produce bastard offspring of their own. But it wasn’t always this way. Indeed, there was a time when fists were more likely to be thrown than bumped, and beers more likely to be hurled than shared – except when it came to Motörhead. That was the one band all could agree on. The one band that was truly ours!

But while Motörhead’s impact on metal has long been acknowledged, their influence on punk, particularly the post-Sex Pistols second wave shouldn’t be underestimated. Cause and effect: It’s that simple. And such is the case with hundreds, thousands, of other bands, all made faster, dirtier, louder, better, by Motörhead. None more so than in punk rock. And that’s because Motörhead were, in essence, a punk rock band.

Lemmy once said: “The punks loved us. The only reason we weren’t in that lot was because we had long hair, so obviously we must be heavy metal. That was the thinking. But a lot of kids heard us without seeing a picture, so they thought we were a punk band.”

Across the fourteen tracks on the cunningly titled Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead (Oct. 31, BMG Recordings), you’ll hear a loving tribute to Motörhead from some of punk rock’s biggest and most respected bands. Luminaries like Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx, and FEAR all contribute raucous versions of their favorite Motörhead tracks… and also up-and-coming upstarts like Slaughterhouse contribute, because, let’s face it Motörhead always loved and championed the underdogs.

Lemmy and Motörhead aren’t honored with their own space in the Punk Rock Museum for nothing. Long before they covered the Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen” on We Are Motörhead and long before writing “R.A.M.O.N.E.S.” for the 1916 album in tribute to New York’s finest, Motörhead were sharing stages with the likes of The Damned, as they would continue to do many times over the years. Hell, Lemmy even joined The Damned (when they were The Doomed), albeit briefly, and playing some now infamous shows, and playing bass on a couple of studio tracks. It’s only fitting then, that the only non- Motörhead song on this album is from when he teamed up with them again in 2002 for a previously unheard and blistering version of The Damned’s classic, “Neat Neat Neat.”

Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally. Pre-orders are available now: https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf.

Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead tracklist:

1. Pennywise – Ace of Spades
2. Rancid – Sex & Death
3. The Bronx – Over The Top
4. Lagwagon – Rock ‘N’ Roll
5. FEAR – The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
6. GBH – Bomber
7. Murphy’s Law – Stay Clean
8. Slaughterhouse – Love Me Like A Reptile
9. The Casualties – The Hammer
10. Anti-Nowhere League – Born To Raise Hell
11. Love Canal – Voices In The Sky
12. Soldiers Of Destruction – Overkill
13. Wisdom In Chains – Iron Fist
14. Motörhead & The Damned – Neat Neat Neat

Today, Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain launched Metal Sticks, a powerhouse Heavy Metal show with Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni

Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of Iron Maiden for 42 years, recently retired from touring, has teamed up with Modern Drummer CEO, David Frangioni to bring fans the Heavy Metal podcast they’ve been waiting for: Metal Sticks! Dedicated to interviewing iconic artists, educating drummers of all styles and genres, amplifying young talent, and showcasing Nicko’s archive of iconic gear & memorabilia, Metal Sticks aims to inspire all generations of Heavy Metal fans. While drummers will find invaluable tips and insight, all musicians and fans will be thrilled to watch the unpredictable and always entertaining antics of the legendary drummer. Built on the pillars of Inspiration, Access, and Heavy Metal history, Metal Sticks fuels the passion of the genre while letting fans into the world of Nicko & Modern Drummer.

“Heavy Metal, Drumming and Iron Maiden have been my life, and have given me so much,” said Nicko McBrain. “I am a huge fan of Modern Drummer, having been inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2019, now David Frangioni and I can host a show that brings the audience inside the process, celebrating Heavy Metal, Iron Maiden and the amazing community that it embodies. We created the show that we would love to watch as both fans and musicians alike.

Metal Sticks Season One is now available on all streaming platforms with a Deluxe version of the show available on YouTube, HERE.

Utilizing bespoke video production as you’ve come to expect from Modern Drummer, each of the eight episodes from Season One contain the following segments:

Face2Face: Nicko & David interview world-famous musicians such as Alex Van Halen, Steve Vai, Charlie Benante, Ian Paice, and many more. These interviews are true peer-to-peer sit-downs exploring topics that Nicko and their guests can relate as internationally touring and recording musicians for decades.

Listen with Nicko: A nod to the infamous “Listen with Nicko” segments famously heard on Iron Maiden’s “The First Ten Years” box set. Each new segment will feature a new, unique 2025 “Listen with Nicko” boys and girls!

Wear, Tear and Care: Nicko shares important maintenance & professional tips for keeping your drumming gear in tip-top shape!

Roll with Nicko: Nicko takes the viewer inside his personal archive of Iron Maiden snare drums, memorabilia and one-of-a-kind rock’n’roll mementos collected over the past 50 years.

Modern Drummer is the exclusive home for this groundbreaking, Heavy Metal show. “Drumming, Modern Drummer and the entire world of Heavy Metal are such a passionate group of fans that it was a natural fit to collaborate with Nicko and Iron Maiden. We all share a love of Heavy Metal and conversations, community and the energy around it is truly infectious. My career working with iconic artists combined with Nicko’s incredible journey brings each episode to life with both entertainment and infotainment that we can uniquely discuss with musicians, fans and Metal Heads of all ages” said Co-Host David Frangioni.

About Metal Sticks:

Metal Sticks is a brand-new Heavy Metal pod and video smorgasbord of interviews, tips, techniques and insight hosted by Nicko McBrain and David Frangioni. Presented bi-weekly by Modern Drummer, the first season promises a blast of humor, education and Heavy metal fun at every turn! To learn more about Metal Sticks, checkout:

www.moderndrummer.com/metalsticks

About Nicko McBrain:

As famous as any drummer in Heavy Metal, with a style as punchy and distinctive as his iconic drum sets, Nicko McBrain toured and recorded with Iron Maiden for 42 years. A drummer since childhood, Nicko has defined the definitive single bass drum Heavy Metal drumming approach through decades of seminal records and stadium-filling concerts.

About David Frangioni:

David Frangioni, a recipient of many platinum albums has worked w/ hundreds of notable artists incl. Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Pantera to name a few. David is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine, artist development firm All Access IDA, as well as Frangioni Media. For more on David, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GzZmqd-dr4

About Modern Drummer:

Modern Drummer is the #1 drum community in the world since 1977 with over 550 monthly magazine issues positioning it as a leading publication dedicated to drummers and percussionists, offering content on the lives of prominent players, technique, gear, reviews and education. The Modern Drummer Hall of Fame and its yearly Readers Poll are the most prestigious awards in drumming for over 44 years.