BONNAROO 2026 ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
ALONG WITH EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS

1-DAY AND 2-DAY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

NEW HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE CAMP BUSYHEAD,
A SPECIAL COMMUNITY CAMP CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
HEADLINER NOAH KAHAN’S THE BUSYHEAD PROJECT

ALREADY STACKED AFTER HOURS LINEUP EXPANDED WITH
GANJA WHITE NIGHT AND AN EXTRA SUNRISE SET FROM INZO

NEWLY RELOCATED “WHERE” STAGE
TO HOST LATE-NIGHT PERFORMANCES DIRECTLY IN CENTEROO

BONNAROO 2026 SET FOR JUNE 11-14, 2026
ON THE FARM IN MANCHESTER, TN

TICKETS FOR BONNAROO 2026 ON SALE NOW
EXCLUSIVELY VIA BONNAROO.COM

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced the highly anticipated 2026 performance schedule, along with more ticket options and a number of exciting new additions to this year’s festival. The internationally acclaimed camping festival will take place June 11-14, 2026, on the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm, located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN.

For those who want to attend but can’t stay all weekend, Bonnaroo is now offering 1-Day GA, GA+, VIP and Platinum Tickets as well as 2-Day GA Tickets. A variety of 1-Day, 2-Day, and 4-Day Tickets are on sale now, exclusively via bonnaroo.com.

Bonnaroo has also unveiled a number of exciting new additions to this year’s festival. Among the newly announced highlights are Camp Busyhead, a special community camp created in partnership with headliner Noah Kahan’s The Busyhead Project, offering fans exclusive morning yoga sessions, a self-care package of fest essentials, tips and tricks from the team, and more. A portion from every Camp Busyhead pass will be donated to @thebusyheadproject to help end the stigma around mental health.

New additions to Bonnaroo’s already stacked After Hours lineup include Ganja White Night and an extra Sunrise Set from INZO on Friday, June 12. Centeroo shows slated for after midnight also include Turnstile, Major Lazer, Cloonee, Lil Jon, and The Dare (Friday, June 12), and “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Bigger & Weirder Late Night Roovue, Chase & Status, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, Gorgon City (Sunrise Set), Snow Strippers, and Osees.

Late nights at Bonnaroo 2026 will also feature nightly parties in Outeroo, as well as all-night sets at the fan-favorite Where Stage, which is relocating for the first time to its new home directly in Centeroo. The Where Stage will see performances from Eazybaked, Lumasi, Mary Droppinz, Prob Cause, and Richard Finger (Friday, June 12) and Big Gigantic, Clozee, Costa, Effin, and Smoakland (Saturday, June 13).

Bonnaroo 2026 will once again present a fantastic lineup of top artists performing around the clock across more than 10 unique stages over the four-day festival, with live music and much more through the night and into the early morning hours. Highlights include headline performances from Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Noah Kahan, along with top-billed live sets from GRiZ, Teddy Swims, The Neighbourhood, Role Model, Kesha, and many more. In addition, the 2026 SuperJam will see Kesha leading an all-star session titled ”KESHA PRESENTS: SUPERJÂM ESOTERÍCA: THE ALCHEMY OF POP.” The complete Bonnaroo 2026 lineup is below.

Bonnaroo 2026 will also see an array of new experiences along with significant upgrades to the Farm, including improved drainage, miles of new roadways, and 135 acres of new turf. In addition, the much-beloved Bonnaroo bandanas will be back this year. 2026 will also see the long-awaited return of Bonnaroo Radio, providing exclusive programming like throwback Bonnaroo performances, interviews, traffic and weather updates, and more as fans arrive at the Farm and throughout the weekend.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is generously supported by Hulu, PayPal, Venmo, and Verizon.

THE COMPLETE BONNAROO 2026 LINEUP IS BELOW:

THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Skrillex
Four Tet
Vince Staples
Spiritual Cramp

FRIDAY, JUNE 12
The Strokes
GRiZ
Turnstile
Mt. Joy
Major Lazer
Jessie Murph
Yungblud
Geese
Cloonee
Lil Jon
Blood Orange
Wet Leg
Hot Mulligan
bbno$
Zack Fox
Smino
Sidepiece
Rachel Chinouriri
The Dare
Adventure Club
NOTION
Mother Mother
Łaszewo
Blues Traveler
Wolfmother
Wednesday
The Chats
Lambrini Girls
Amble
Daniel Allan
Goldie Boutilier
Dora Jar
Villanelle
Jackie Hollander
PawPaw Rod
Ganja White Night
INZO

SATURDAY, JUNE 13
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Teddy Swims
The Neighbourhood
Alabama Shakes
Chase & Status
Sara Landry
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist
Amyl & The Sniffers
Sub Focus
Gorgon City
flipturn
Passion Pit
Snow Strippers
Tash Sultana
Wyatt Flores
Boys Noize
Holly Humberstone
Deathpact
SG Lewis
Osees
Waylon Wyatt
The Runarounds
DJ Trixie Mattel
Buffalo Traffic Jam
Confidence Man
Arcy Drive
Mountain Grass Unit
Juelz
The Stews
Congress The Band
Midnight Generation
Sunami
Nikita, The Wicked
“Weird Al” Yankovic’s Bigger & Weirder Late Night Roovue
KESHA PRESENTS: SUPERJÂM ESOTERÍCA: THE ALCHEMY OF POP

SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Noah Kahan
Role Model
Kesha
Tedeschi Trucks Band
LSZEE
Clipse
Mariah the Scientist
Daily Bread
Modest Mouse
Big Gigantic
Japanese Breakfast
Turnover
San Holo
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Del Water Gap
Spacey Jane
Audrey Hobert
Fcukers
Blondshell
Little Stranger
Aly & AJ
Hemlocke Springs
Steph Strings
A Hundred Drums
Girl Tones
Motifv

“Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour”

GWAR, Soulfly, King Parrot
Saturday, March 30th 2026

Our Score: 4 out of 5 Stars

Everyones favorite Intergalactic crack-heads…Gwar landed in Buffalo, New York, on March 30th where they headlined a sold out show at the intimate Town Ballroom. The latex clad aliens are currently traveling the US on their “Gor-Gor Strikes Back” tour, marking their 40th anniversary since being awoken from their frozen slumber. Supporting them on this run is the Australian grind-core act King Parrot and former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera’s Soulfly.

Right from the start, the show was full of energy as the sold-out crowd was ready to go from the second the venue doors opened. Australian export King Parrot would take the stage and instantly pummeled the senses of the quickly growing crowd. The groups set was packed with fast and heavy riff-age which worked the crowd into several impressive circle like pits which still continued to whirl as the sets closing notes echoed through the venues tiers.

Soulfly would hit the stage next capitalizing on the intensifying energy of the now at capacity room. Veteran frontman Max Cavalera immediately endeared himself to the Buffalo crowd as he took the stage sporting a bright red Buffalo Bills football jersey. The groups signature Brazilian infused groove was superbly held down by Max’s son Zyon who dominated the drums with speed and precision over the course of the bands 40 minute set.

The next time the lights went out the sold out crowd roared as it was now time for the almighty Scumdogs of the Universe to decimate the stage and, decimate they did! Those standing within a fifty foot radius were almost instantly covered in Gwar’s signature multi-colored spew as the band launched into their opening number “Fuck This Place”. “Crack in the Egg” would be performed next and featured the birth of Baby Gor-Gor from a large smoldering egg. This would not be the only time during the night that fans would be visited by special guests. Also stopping in to greet the crowd and (meet their maker) were former President Clinton and current President and First Lady Trump. We were also introduced to Gwar’s newest nemesis Rexor Terror-saur who made several appearances through out the evening. The set was a great mixture of classic Gwar numbers like “Have You Seen Me”, “Saddam a Go-Go” and “Hail, “Genocide!” coupled with newer tracks like “El Presidente” and “Tyrant King”. If that wasn’t enough fans were given a three song encore which included a cover of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” before closing out the night with the bands signature song “Sick of You”.

Whether you are a long time devoted scumdog or a Gwar newcomer the “Gor-Gor Strikes Back” tour has something for you. From stunning visuals and a hysterical tongue and cheek story line to thunderous instrumentation and witty lyrics Gwar puts on a show that grabs all your sense and rips them from your body making for a unique immersive concert experience.

The “Gor-Gor Strikes Back” tour will be running through April, ending in Charlotte, NC on 4/29. If you get the chance we highly recommend sacrifcing yourself to the lords of Scumdogia.

GWAR Setlist:

1. Fuck This Place
2. Crack in the Egg
3. Eighth Lock
4. Have You Seen Me?
5. Tormentor
6. Hate Love Songs
7. Lot Lizard
8. Saddam a Go-Go
9. I’m in Löve (With a Deåd Dog)
10. Metal Metal Land
11. El Presidente
12. Tyrant King
13. Hail, Genocide!
14. Gor-Gor

Encore:
15. Mother Fucking Liar
16. Pink Pony Club (Chappell Roan cover)
17. Sick of You

Special thanks to Jason Forsyth for his coverage of the show.

Finnish Rock Band
THE 69 EYES
Announce New EP ‘I Survive’
Set For Release On June 5 2026 Via BLKIIBLK
Pre-Order HERE

Share New Single “Cold Sweat”
+ Official Video — Watch HERE

Finnish rock band THE 69 EYES is thrilled to announce their new EP ‘I Survive,’ set for release on June 5, 2026 via BLKIIBLK. To celebrate the announcement, the band shares a cover of the timeless Thin Lizzy hit “Cold Sweat.”

After touring Europe earlier this year with D-A-D on the Cowpunks & Glampires tour and continuing with shows in Finland, the new single is a fresh-sounding and hard-rocking take on the song, originally released in 1983.

THE 69 EYES version is produced by Erno Laitinen and mixed by Barry Pointer (Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe). The video for the song was filmed in January during the band’s recent European tour. It features a cameo by Portuguese goth legend Fernando Ribeiro from Moonspell.

Vocalist Jyrki 69 comments:

“A friend of mine sent me our demo of ‘Cold Sweat’ from over ten years ago and asked why we never released it. After hearing the demo, Gabi Hakanen, head of Vallila Music House, said this is exactly THE 69 EYES at their best. Rock for the radio! Every respectable rock band also covers Thin Lizzy at some point, so now that is done as well.”

The band will continue touring in Finland until early April, after which they will return to the rest of Europe. See the updated tour dates HERE.

Watch the Official Video for “Cold Sweat” HERE

Once you’ve survived the 80’s rock scene, you become unstoppable – and THE 69 EYES are living proof. Formed in Helsinki in 1989 and still going strong with the same line-up some four decades later, the Helsinki Vampires have earned their legendary status.

In a world with fewer and fewer true believers in leather jackets, midnight sunglasses, and low-slung guitars, THE 69 EYES keep the Johnny Thunders flame burning like an endless sleazy club night back in the days.

Their biggest hit, “Lost Boys” from 2005, was made into an iconic music video by MTV’s Jackass star and skater Bam Margera and remains on annual Halloween rock playlists.

One foot on glam, another one on goth, THE 69 EYES have released thirteen albums, reaching gold and platinum and a mainstream status in their native Finland, where they are signed to Gabi Hakanen’s Vallila Music House. Their previous studio album, ‘Death Of Darkness,’ was released in 2023, and they have been touring without any notable breaks all over the world for the last twenty years.

Vocals, a lead and a rhythm guitar, a bass, and drums are the classic rock band line-up. THE 69 EYES have that magic on stage that is needed for these elements to carry on beyond the rock’n’roll dreams, theirs and their cult following.

Pre-Order ‘I Survive’ HERE

‘I Survive’ Track List:

1. I Survive (ft. Steve Stevens)
2. Cold Sweat
3. In The Misery
4. Devil’s Rose (ft. Ed Mundell)

THE 69 EYES are:
Jyrki 69 – Vocals
Bazie – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Timo-Timo – Guitar
Archzie – Bass, Backing Vocals
Jussi 69 – Drums

SKID ROW’S RACHEL BOLAN ANNOUNCES HIS SOLO DEBUT AS “BOLAN”

FIRST SINGLE + VIDEO “AT WAR WITH MYSELF” (FEAT. DANKO JONES) OUT TODAY! — LISTEN + WATCH

ALBUM GARGOYLE OF THE GARDEN STATE OUT JUNE 12 — PRE-ORDER

After four decades as the driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first-ever solo album under the name BOLAN. Gargoyle of the Garden State is a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, attitude, and storytelling spirit of his New Jersey upbringing.

Produced by multi‑Grammy winner Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Skid Row, Rush, Evanescence, Alice In Chains), the album began as a simple conversation between friends. What started casually quickly evolved into a record that would ultimately define Bolan’s voice as both a songwriter and storyteller.

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

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE.

Musically, the album delivers hook-driven, anthemic songs that fuse punk energy with melodic sensibility, wrapped in swagger and raw edge what early listeners have already called “quintessentially New Jersey.” Among its standout moments is a surprising cover of Oasis’ “Rock And Roll Star,” reimagined through Bolan’s distinctive lens.

Expanding beyond his role as a bassist, Bolan performs the majority of instruments, shaping the record from the ground up. Drawing on influences from Brit Pop and glam to punk rock and new wave, the album represents a lifetime in music.

Gargoyle of the Garden State also features an impressive lineup of guests, including Corey Taylor, Danko Jones, Nuno Bettencourt, Damon Johnson, Steve Conte, and fellow Skid Row members Scotti Hill, Dave “Snake” Sabo, and Rob Hammersmith.

“It was incredible to work with so many of my talented friends an experience I wish everyone could have at least once,” Bolan adds.

The album is out on June 12 and will be available as CD digipak, LP gatefold, as well as digital and download.

At its core, Gargoyle of the Garden State is Bolan at his most honest, a record full of attitude, melody, and personality unmistakably his own.

ALAN ROBERT’S OFFICIAL CONJURING UNIVERSE COLORING BOOK HAUNTS SHELVES MARCH 24

LIFE OF AGONY BASSIST AND BESTSELLING HORROR CREATOR ALAN ROBERT BRINGS THE NUN, ANNABELLE, AND MORE TO LIFE WITH INTRCATE, UNSETTLING ARTWORK

PURCHASE THE OFFICIAL COLORING BOOK

BOOK SIGNING SET FOR HARRISON’S COMICS IN SALEM, MASS. ON APRIL 3

Horror fans can now bring the terror home. Following the massive box office success of The Conjuring: Last Rites and recent announcements of a prequel film, The Conjuring: First Communion, along with a new Conjuring Universe television series in development at HBO Max, bestselling horror creator Alan Robert (The Beauty of Horror, Life of Agony) unleashes The Official Conjuring Universe Coloring Book, arriving everywhere books are sold on Tuesday, March 24, from Insight Editions, distributed by Simon & Schuster. Get it here.

Already rapidly climbing Amazon’s New Release charts, this highly anticipated book invites fans deeper into one of the most successful horror franchises of all time — this time, through a chillingly interactive experience. Featuring Robert’s signature intricate linework, the collection captures unforgettable moments, characters, and supernatural forces from across the Conjuring Universe, including The Conjuring, Annabelle, The Nun, and more.

“Annabelle, the Nun, the Crooked Man — these aren’t just characters, they’re modern horror icons,” says Alan Robert. “I wanted each piece to capture not just their look, but the feeling they leave behind—that lingering sense of dread that defines the Conjuring Universe. Having seen the films numerous times, I also had a lot of fun bringing Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum to life, packing each illustration with hidden details and eerie artifacts for true fans to discover.”

With the Conjuring Universe continuing to expand across film and television, and having grossed over $2 billion worldwide, The Official Conjuring Universe Coloring Book offers fans a unique way to engage with the franchise beyond the screen — transforming fear into art, one page at a time.

This marks Robert’s third collaboration with Insight Editions, following his popular illustrated coloring books for Beetlejuice and Universal Monsters.

The Official Conjuring Universe Coloring Book will be available wherever books are sold beginning March 24, 2026.

SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2026
Returns with HATEBREED, DEVOURMENT (07/02 – 07/15), INCANTATION (07/19 – 07/24), SNUFFED ON SIGHT, FACE YOURSELF + BALMORAL

Decimating North America from July 2 – July 24, 2026 with more dates TBA!

The Summer Slaughter 2026 will be decimating North America this summer from July 2 – July 24 with HATEBREED, DEVOURMENT (07/02 – 07/15), INCANTATION (07/19 – 07/24), SNUFFED ON SIGHT, FACE YOURSELF + BALMORA! Artist pre-sales launch March 24 @ 12:00 P.M. EDT (PW: SSLAUGHTER) through March 26 @ 10:00 A.M. local time. The general ticket sales will start Friday, March 27 @ 10:00 A.M. local. The full itinerary can be found below!

Summer Slaughter co-organizer and Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta comments, “Summer Slaughter Tour is back and we’re excited to announce the first portion of the dates! Select shows will feature up and coming local and regional acts & we’ll be playing a couple tunes from our upcoming new album, it’s gonna be SICK! See you there!”

The Summer Slaughter 2026 brand built its reputation as a breeding ground for new talent and to showcase up and coming heavy bands, alongside established headliners. Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta is breathing new life into this legacy brand and will continue the long-held tradition of giving a live platform to the absolute best up ‘n’ comers in the scene.

SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2026:
HATEBREED, DEVOURMENT (07/02 – 07/15), INCANTATION (07/19 – 07/24), SNUFFED ON SIGHT, FACE YOURSELF + BALMORA

07/02: Reading, PA @ Reverb
07/03: Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
07/04: Jackson Township, NJ @ Hellfest*
07/05: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
07/07: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
07/08: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07/09: New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina’s
07/10: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
07/11: Austin, TX @ Emo’s
07/12: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
07/14: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
07/15: Omaha, NE @ The Admiral
07/16: Cadott, WI @ Rock Fest *
07/17: Chicago, IL @ The Rumble *
07/18: Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration *
07/19: Saginaw, MI @ The Vault **
07/21: St. Louis, MO @ Pop’s Nightclub **
07/22: Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s Entertainment Center **
07/23: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre **
07/24: Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom **

* Festival Date
** INCANTATION to replace DEVOURMENT

BLACK VEIL BRIDES announce SEVENTH studio album VINDICATE

available worldwide on MAY 8 via Spinefarm

Now available for pre-order:
https://blackveilbrides.lnk.to/vindicatepreorder

“Vindicate” SONG and MUSIC VIDEO is OUT NOW
Click here to watch the NSFW music video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n1vhLn_iIQ

2026 Headline Tour Starts April 25

With anticipation building at every turn, Black Veil Brides have announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, VINDICATE. The record will be released worldwide on May 8 via Spinefarm.

The album is now available for pre-order here: https://blackveilbrides.lnk.to/vindicatepreorder.

From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of “Invocation To The Muse” to the emotive finale of “Eschaton,” the band—vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma—deliver one of the most ambitious chapters of their career. Previously released singles including “Bleeders,” “Hallelujah,” and “Certainty” have already showcased the band’s continued musical evolution while maintaining the theatrical intensity that has defined their sound.

“This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication. These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above what’s tried to break us, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us,” explains Andy Biersack.

Each song explores a different side of that struggle. Sometimes it’s about getting even with someone else, sometimes it’s about confronting ourselves and our past, our pain, or the things that were done to us. At its core, though, this album is about resilience.

It’s for anyone who’s ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision. We’re all born with that spark. The world will try to take that away at times, but this record is about holding onto it, fighting back, and turning those struggles into something powerful.”

The latest preview from the album arrives with the release of the title track, “Vindicate.” Featuring a haunting calliope introduction that erupts into a driving wall of guitars and Biersack’s signature scream, the song captures the dramatic scale and power fans have come to expect from Black Veil Brides. The track is now available across all digital service providers.

A NSFW music video directed by George Gallardo Kattah (who also helmed the visual for “Certainty”) can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n1vhLn_iIQ.

The track listing for VINDICATE is:

1) Invocation To The Muse
2) Vindicate
3) Certainty
4) Bleeders
5) Hallelujah
6) Cut
7) Alive
8) Purgatory
9) Revenger
10) Sorrow
11) Grace
12) Ave Maria
13) Woe & Pain
14) Eschaton

In support of the new album, Black Veil Brides will embark on their first North American headline tour of 2026. The 24-city run kicks off April 25 in Riverside and concludes May 30 in Worcester. Along the way, the tour will make stops in Seattle (April 28), Houston (May 5), Detroit (May 17), and New York (May 28), among others.

Support on the tour will come from From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls.

Information on tickets and VIP packages can be found at: https://www.blackveilbrides.net.

Black Veil Brides 2026 Tour Dates

Apr 25: Riverside, CA @ Municipal Auditorium ^
Apr 26: Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort #
Apr 28: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo #
Apr 30: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union ^
May 01: Denver, CO @ Fillmore ^
May 02: Omaha, NE @ ASTRO #
May 04: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues ^
May 05: Houston, TX @ House of Blues ^
May 06: San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec ^
May 08: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle ^
May 09: Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville *
May 11: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall ^
May 12: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva #
May 14: Philadelphia, PA @ Fillmore ^
May 15: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE #
May 16: Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple *
May 17: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore ^
May 19: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room ^
May 21: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore ^
May 22: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre ^
May 23: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee ^
May 25: Toronto, ON @ History ^
May 26: Montreal, QC @ M-Telus ^
May 28: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square ^
May 29: Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore ^
May 30: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium #

^ Promoted by Live Nation
* Festival appearance
# Not a Live Nation date

Shock Rock Legends
GWAR
Embark on The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour This Thursday
with Special Guests Soulfly & King Parrot

Tickets On Sale Now!

This Thursday, intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR return to destroy stages across the United States on The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour, a massive spring run featuring Soulfly as direct support and King Parrot opening every night. The carnage begins in their adopted hometown of Richmond, VA, and rampages through April 29th, ending in Charlotte, NC. A complete list of dates is below. Armed with fresh atrocities, new victims, and the unstoppable might of Gor Gor himself, GWAR are promising their most crushing live spectacle yet.

Lead Vocalist The Berserker Blothar gives a preview of what fans can expect nightly:

“GWAR, Soulfly and King Parrot. This tour will be a ritual orgy of death, sex, violence and rock and fu**ing roll!! Let the severed heads rain, bouncing down the pyramid onto a heap of human skulls. Be there humans, or be left to suffer on this planet while we party in the stars!”

The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour

GWAR w/ Soulfly + King Parrot
US TOUR — SPRING 2026

3/19 – Richmond, VA @ The National
3/20 – Reading, PA @ Reverb
3/21 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live
3/22 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
3/24 – Hartford, CT @ The Webster
3/25 – Wilmington, DE @ The Queen
3/26 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
3/27 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
3/28 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
3/29 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
3/31 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
4/1 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
4/2 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
4/3 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
4/4 – Saginaw, MI @ The Vault
4/5 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center
4/7 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
4/8 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
4/9 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
4/10 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
4/12 – Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
4/14 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
4/15 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
4/17 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
4/18: Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
4/19 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
4/20 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
4/21 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
4/23 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
4/24 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
4/25 – Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
4/27 – Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
4/28 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
4/29 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Public Image Ltd (PiL) Announce North American Tour
Beginning September 3rd

Tickets On Sale Friday March 20th At 10am Local
Available From All Venues And Via www.pilofficial.com

New Live Album, ‘Alive’, To Be Released This Spring – Details Forthcoming

John Lydon’s iconoclastic band, Public Image Ltd (PiL), has announced an extensive tour of North America beginning this fall. Billed as ‘This Is Not…The Final PiL Tour’, the first leg begins September 3rd in Pioneertown, and includes Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, and other major cities, concluding October 9th in Nashville, with a second leg confirmed for February of next year. Tickets for all shows are on sale this Friday, March 20th at 10am local time, and are available from all venues and via the band’s website.

This year’s tour dates follow the momentum gained in 2025, when the band played a string of shows and festival appearances in the UK and Europe. Following the passing of his wife, Nora, and lifelong friend and manager, John Rambo Stevens, both in 2023, Lydon thought he might retire from touring. However, he was overwhelmed by the response, love, and support of fans and this year is set to be an important one for the band.

A new live album, ‘Alive’, recorded during last year’s tour, is set for a Spring release (details forthcoming), and the band are currently in the studio recording an album of new material for release in early 2027. Pre-order ‘Alive’ here. .

Looking forward to the shows this year, Lydon said: “After losing Nora, and Rambo, I couldn’t see a way through. The thing is, people were so overwhelmingly positive, they really showed me a lot of love, and they asked me to tour PiL again. With so many people asking and with the band meaning so much to them, I couldn’t just stay on my sofa and not tour – tempting though that obviously is.”

“We’re looking forward to playing to our friends in North America. It feels like it’s been a long time and we’re pleased to be coming back. We’ve just been into the studio for four weeks to start work on our new record. You’ll be hearing a lot more from PiL.”

After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed post-punk originators Public Image Ltd (PiL). Widely regarded as one of the most innovative bands of all time, their music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 Singles and 5 UK Top 20 Albums.

With a shifting line-up and unique sound – fusing rock, dance, folk, pop and dub – Lydon guided the band from their debut album ‘First Issue’ in 1978 through to 1992’s ‘That What Is Not’, before a 17-year hiatus.

Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009, touring extensively and releasing three critically acclaimed albums, ‘This is PiL’ (2012), ‘What The World Needs Now…’ (2015) and ‘End of World’ (2023).

Following the departure of long-serving drummer Bruce Smith at the end of 2023, his replacement, Mark Roberts, joins John Lydon (vocals), Lu Edmonds (guitar) and Scott Firth (bass).

The full list of PiL’s dates is as follows:

September 3 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s
September 5 – Santa Cruz, CA – Rio Theatre
September 8 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
September 10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
September 11 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
September 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
September 14 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
September 15 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
September 16 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
September 22 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
September 23 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
September 25 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
September 26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
September 28 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
September 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
October 1 – Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club
October 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
October 3 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
October 5 – Richmond, VA – The National
October 6 — Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
October 8 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
October 9 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

2027
February 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand At The Complex
February 18 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
February 20 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
February 21 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
February 23 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
February 24 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall
February 25 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
February 27 – March 6 – New Orleans, LA – The 80’s Cruise 2027
March 8 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
March 9 – Fort Myers, FL – The Ranch
March 10 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
March 12 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
March 13 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
March 14 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
March 16 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
March 17 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
March 19 – St. Louis, MO – The Sovereign
March 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
March 23 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
March 24 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron

Damian Darlington is the founding member of Brit Floyd, while also providing the guitar and vocals for the band. The Moon, The Wall and Beyond is the name of the band’s 2026 tour.

The Moon, The Wall and Beyond is our latest monumental new production, honoring two of the most legendary albums in rock history — The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. This spectacular show recreates the spirit, sound, and scale of Pink Floyd with stunning detail, combining state-of-the-art lighting, lasers, video projections, inflatables, and theatrical staging.

Epic in scope and immersive in experience, The Moon, The Wall and Beyond is our most ambitious production yet — an unforgettable event for devoted fans and a powerful introduction for a new generation. The 2026 world tour will journey across North America and beyond, bringing this extraordinary celebration of Pink Floyd to audiences worldwide.

Damian took out some time to chat with Media Mikes about this year’s tour and also the band’s 2026 lineup.

HERSHEY, PA, March 13, 2026 — When Andy Robbins from Palladium Entertainment contacted me about interviewing Brit Floyd founder and musical director Damian Darlington, I was intrigued. I’ve seen Brit Floyd several times over the years and have always been impressed by their musicianship and faithful recreation of Pink Floyd’s music. Still, with some recent lineup changes, I was curious whether the band would still capture the same magic.

From the opening notes of “In the Flesh?” it was clear the answer was yes – and then some. The band sounded tighter and more balanced than I remembered, with every member locked into the music and moving seamlessly from one moment to the next. The production itself was spectacular. Brit Floyd has always delivered strong visuals, but this year’s laser and video show was on another level. The sound mix was equally impressive – clear, powerful, and well balanced, with the kind of deep bass that gives Pink
Floyd’s music its full weight.

The evening felt less like a tribute and more like a celebration of the music created by the legendary Pink Floyd lineup – Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett, and David Gilmour. The band opened with material from The Wall, moving through crowd favorites such as “Another Brick in the Wall, Parts 1 & 2,” “Hey You,” and “Young Lust,” while also reaching back to songs from Meddle and A Momentary Lapse of Reason. After intermission, the show shifted gears with “Breathe (In the Air)” and a powerful sequence of songs from The Dark Side of the Moon, including “Time,” “Money,” and “Us and Them.”

The 2026 lineup features founding members Damian Darlington on guitar and vocals, Ian Cattell on bass and vocals, and Rob Stringer on keyboards and vocals, joined by Jamie Humphries on guitar, Randy Cooke on drums, Rhiannon Dewey on saxophone and percussion, and backing vocalists Lilian Ximenes, Shannon Fayth, and Hannah El-Ayadi. Together, the expanded lineup captures the layered studio sound that made Pink Floyd so distinctive.

The night closed with “Wish You Were Here” and a soaring performance of “Comfortably Numb,” which brought the audience to its feet. The band returned for an encore with “Run Like Hell,” sending the Hershey crowd home energized.

For a few hours at Hershey’s Giant Center, Brit Floyd transported the audience back to a time when albums were immersive musical experiences rather than simply collections of songs. If you haven’t seen them live, it’s well worth the trip. Brit Floyd doesn’t just perform Pink Floyd’s music – they recreate the entire experience.

Devin Townsend announces ambitious, orchestral metal opus The Moth; a project over a decade in the making

First single ‘Enter The City’ out now; pre-order the album out on May 29 here: https://dvn.lnk.to/TheMoth

“The Moth is about the journey—but it is also about arrival”

Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend has built a career on distinct creative worlds—heavy records, atmospheric detours, character-driven releases—each with its own logic and weather system. His latest release, The Moth, is different. It arrives without a pre-existing template, not as a pivot for novelty’s sake, but as a culmination: a project conceived from the beginning as orchestral, choral, and theatrical in scope, with the scale required to underline the emotional transformation at the heart of the concept.

An album over a decade in the making, The Moth finally arrives on May 29, 2026. This 24-track record began as a vague vision more than a decade ago. It existed in the back of Devin Townsend’s mind as his “life’s work”. Then, about six years ago, after an acoustic show in Amsterdam, Townsend was approached by the head of the North Netherlands’ Orchestra and Choir with an offer: bring orchestral grandeur to Devin’s extensive discography.

Townsend’s response was immediate—and telling. If those forces were going to be assembled, he wanted to spend them on something new: this original work that had been circling him for years, waiting for a door to open. That was the moment The Moth stopped being an idea and began to become a reality.

Today, to coincide with the announcement, Devin is also pleased to reveal the first introduction to the world of The Moth, in the shape of the track ‘Enter The City’. The song is accompanied by a video created by Studio Sparks, which you can watch now here: https://youtu.be/Ih78rQZT8U4

As Devin explains, The Moth is “a loose story following someone who realises that old patterns of behaviour are no longer serving them. By digging in and sitting with themselves, an internal conflict is revealed, one they may have been resisting or unconsciously rationalizing for years”, and ‘Enter The City comes towards the beginning of that story arc.

The Moth constitutes 3 distinct parts across its release. In addition to the main album, The Moth – The Afterlife highlights the grandeur of the orchestra & choir, in what might be considered a more pure version of The Moth experience. The Moth – The War is a recording of the live musical debut that took place in March 2025 in The Netherlands, showcasing the raw emotion of performing The Moth for the very first time.

The Moth will be available on several formats including Ltd Deluxe 3CD+Blu-ray Artbook that includes the album on CD1, ‘The Moth – The Afterlife’ on CD2 & ‘The Moth – The War (Live)’ on CD3. The Blu-ray includes the full ‘The Moth – The War’ live film, as well as Dolby Atmos & High Resolution Stereo Mixes of the ‘The Moth’ and ‘The Moth – The Afterlife’. It will also be available as Limited 2CD Edition (including ‘The Moth-The Afterlife’ on CD2), Standard CD Jewelcase and as Gatefold Triple-Gatefold 180g 2LP & Fold-Out LP-booklet, as well as digitally.

Pre-order now here: https://dvn.lnk.to/TheMoth

The full track-listing is as follows:

1. Semi-prologue
2. War Beyond Words
3. The Moth
4. Ode To My Eye
5. Enter The City
6. Covered By Causes
7. Lexin
8. Runaways
9. A Proxy For God
10. The Mothers
11. Orion
12. Stay There
13. Home At Night
14. Intermission
15. Lexin Returns
16. The Clergy
17. Prepare For War
18. The Big Snit
19. Silver Princess
20. A Life In Review
21. Metamorphosis
22. Stained Hearts
23. Let Go
24. We Don’t Deserve Dogs

CHEAP TRICK LIFT THE CURTAIN ON “THE BEST THING”

OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING EXCLUSIVE LIVE FOOTAGE
FILMED LAST YEAR AT TOKYO, JAPAN’S ICONIC NIPPON BUDOKAN
PREMIERES TODAY – WATCH

THE ALL WASHED UP TOUR CURRENTLY UNDERWAY
WITH HEADLINE DATES THROUGH LATE APRIL

Photo Credit: Jeff Daly

NON-STOP LIVE SCHEDULE ALSO INCLUDES
SHOWS WITH STYX AND ZZ TOP, ADDITIONAL HEADLINE DATES,
TOP-BILLED FESTIVAL APPEARANCES, AND MORE

ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM, ALL WASHED UP, OUT NOW VIA BMG

Cheap Trick have lifted the curtain on the official music video for “The Best Thing,” featuring exclusive footage filmed during the band’s farewell performance last October at Tokyo, Japan’s famed Nippon Budokan. One of the standout tracks on Cheap Trick’s acclaimed 2025 studio album, All Washed Up, “The Best Thing” is streaming now at YouTube. In addition, a short film recently premiered detailing Cheap Trick’s return to Budokan, capturing the special connection shared by the band, the country of Japan, and their incredible Japanese fans – a bond as alive today as it was in 1978 when Cheap Trick first played the iconic venue.

“Keep your eyes open,” says Robin, Rick, Tom, and Daxx. “Because you never know where, who, or when the best thing in your life is gonna happen.”

WATCH “THE BEST THING” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

WATCH “CHEAP TRICK AT BUDOKAN” SHORT FILM

Cheap Trick is currently celebrating All Washed Up – as well as their legendary body of work thus far – with The All Washed Up Tour, a US headline run underway now with dates set through late April. Highlights include a two-night at stand at Las Vegas, NV’s The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on April 17-18. Long known as one of the hardest working bands in rock ‘n’ roll history, Cheap Trick will continue on the road with a May run supporting Styx, additional headline shows, top-billed festival appearances including Louisville, KY’s Bourbon & Beyond 2026 (September 27), and a one-night-only show alongside ZZ Top at Los Angeles, CA’s legendary Hollywood Bowl on August 6. For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.cheaptrick.com/tour-dates.html.

Cheap Trick’s 21st studio album, All Washed Up is out now via BMG. Produced by Cheap Trick with longtime associate Julian Raymond and mixed by 5x GRAMMY® Award-winner Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Dave Matthews Band), All Washed Up includes such immediate fan favorites as “The Riff That Won’t Quit” and the anthemic first single, “Twelve Gates,” the latter of which was met by immediate praise from such outlets as Ultimate Classic Rock, which hailed it as “a sweet slab of psychedelic guitars, sugary pop-rock hooks and lush, Beatlesque vocal harmonies.” American Songwriter agreed, writing, “The mid-tempo rock song features psychedelic and power-pop elements reminiscent of The Beatles, not surprising for a group that’s always been so heavily and unrepentantly influenced by the Fab Four.”

STREAM/PURCHASE ALL WASHED UP

CHEAP TRICK – TOUR 2026

MARCH
9 – Melbourne, FL – King Center for the Performing Arts
11 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Orlando
12 – Key Largo, FL – Ocean Reef Cultural Center PAC
20 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
21 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
27 – Charles Town, WV – The Event Center at Hollywood Casino
28 – Danville, VA – Caesars Virginia

APRIL
3 – Bensalem, PA – The Xcite Center at Parx Casino
4 – Niagara Falls, NY – Seneca Niagara Event Center at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
17 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
18 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
21 – Claremont, CA – Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College
22 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
24 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay
25 – Winterhaven, CA – Quechan Casino Resort

MAY
16 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena *
17 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP *
20 – Park City, KS – Heartland Credit Union Arena *
21 – Des Moines, IA – Water Works Park *
23 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater *
24 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater *

JUNE
12 – Catoosa, OK – Hard Rock Live
13 – Norman, OK – Beats & Bites Summer Concert Series @ Riverwind Casino +
28 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee

AUGUST
2 – Minnedosa, MB – Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa †
5 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl ^

SEPTEMBER
27 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond 2026 †

* w/ Styx
+ w/ Special Guests Gin Blossoms
† Festival Appearance
^ w/ ZZ Top

VENOM THE BLACK METAL GODS ANNOUNCE THEIR BRAND-NEW ALBUM, ‘INTO OBLIVION’

RELEASED ON NOISE/BMG ON MAY 1st, 2026

WATCH/STREAM THE FIRST SINGLE ‘LAY DOWN YOUR SOUL’

PLUS, PREORDERS HERE – https://venomslegions.lnk.to/intooblivionPR

Venom needs no introduction, from their birth in Newcastle in ’79 they paved the way for extreme metal and created their own genre, Black Metal. Which is arguably more popular now than it has ever been globally, with their influence ever far reaching as the originators.

‘Into Oblivion’ is Venom’s sixteenth studio album and features the long-standing line up of Cronos (bass/vocals and founding member), Rage (guitar) and Dante (drums) and marks their first new recordings since 2018’s, ‘Storm The Gates’. Into Oblivion consists of thirteen songs that are signature Venom: heavy, evil and catchy. There’s a combination of their classic 80’s sound adjacent to a more modern, progressive approach but without losing any of their fire and brimstone of old.

The album has been in the works for some years now, but a number of factors held back its completion until now; the Covid pandemic, recording setbacks and the hunger to nail it to perfection, but in the words of Cronos ‘This album has really pushed the boundaries, but if you want to make a killer album, you pay for it in blood, sweat and tears.’ However, Venom true to form have overcome adversity to release an album worthy of their legacy as Rage affirms ‘I’m so proud of this album, it’s astounding! It feels so different, yet so familiar. The sonics are a step up, no song sounds the same, but they all work together.’

The lead single, Lay Down You Soul is a thunderous first offering and harks back to the band’s formative years, and the song Black Metal. While being slightly tongue in cheek, it bears all the hallmarks of a soon to be live classic with its rousing sing-along chorus. Cronos states, ‘I think it’s healthy to recognise things from back in the day and bring them into a new setting that gives it a whole fresh approach. The fans are going to go mental for it!’

The chemistry on ‘Into Oblivion’ is undeniable and is a musical testament to the longevity of this lineup, which now eclipses any other, clocking in at seventeen years. Dante clicks his fingers, ‘It’s gone like that, seventeen years! It’s all down to friendship and mutual respect.’

‘Into Oblivion’ will be released on May 1st, 2026 via Noise/BMG and is available for preorder now and is available in these formats.

Double, gatefold smoke vinyl

Double, gatefold clear, black & red splatter vinyl (Limited Edition)

CD digisleeve with 16-page booklet

Digital

Preorders of both vinyl and CD will come with a limited photo card, signed by Cronos, Dante and Rage only from the Noise Records store, while stocks last!

TRACKLISTING
Into Oblivion

1. Lay Down Your Soul
2. Nevermore
3. Man & Beast
4. Death The Leveller
5. As Above So Below
6. Kicked Outta Hell
7. Legend
8. Live Loud
9. Metal Bloody Metal
10. Dogs Of War
11. Deathwitch
12. Unholy Mother

GLOBAL MUSIC ICON YOSHIKI TO PERFORM JAPANESE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE 2026 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX –

A HISTORIC PIANO AND DRUMS RENDITION BROADCAST TO OVER 180 COUNTRIES

Formula 1 and the world of high-performance music are set to collide as world-renowned musician, composer, and TIME100 honoree YOSHIKI is confirmed to perform the Japanese national anthem, “Kimigayo,” at the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Aramco Japanese Grand Prix.

2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Series Aramco Japanese Grand Prix Race https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/f1/

The FIA Formula One World Championship is the pinnacle of global motorsports. During the race weekend, more than 200,000 spectators are expected to gather at Suzuka Circuit, making it one of the world’s major sporting events. The final race will be broadcast to more than 180 countries and regions worldwide, and the national anthem performance immediately before the race start serves as a symbolic ceremony marking the opening of the Grand Prix. YOSHIKI will deliver a first-of-its-kind arrangement featuring both piano and drums.

“I am deeply honored to perform the national anthem at such a prestigious venue as the Suzuka Circuit,” said YOSHIKI. “Following my third surgery and an extensive period of recovery, I am looking forward to delivering my full sound to the world. I hope to share a special moment of unity through music on this global stage.”

YOSHIKI’s presence at Formula 1 underscores his influential status in global culture. YOSHIKI is widely recognized as one of Japan’s most internationally influential artists. A composer, songwriter, pianist, drummer, and leader of the legendary rock band X JAPAN, he has built a global career spanning rock, classical music, film, fashion, and philanthropy.

In 2025, YOSHIKI became the first Japanese artist selected for TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” (TIME100). His international work includes composing the official theme music for the Golden Globe Awards as well as music for major films and global events.

YOSHIKI has performed at many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall in New York, Wembley Arena, and Royal Albert Hall in London. He is the first Japanese artist to be immortalized with handprints and footprints at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, and is the founder of the high-fashion house MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS, which recently debuted at Paris Fashion Week.

The Formula 1 performance serves as the ultimate prelude to YOSHIKI’s highly anticipated concert series, “YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026: Awakening Eve,” taking place April 3–5 at the Tokyo Garden Theater. These shows represent “Chapter One” of his 2026 world tour, marking his official comeback to the classical stage after two and a half years.

YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026

Dates: April 3 (Fri), April 4 (Sat), April 5 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Garden Theater

Details: https://www.yoshiki.net/news/yoshiki-classical-2026