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

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.

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

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

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

SEVENDUST RELEASE NEW TRACK + VIDEO
“UNBREAKABLE“ FROM THEIR 15th STUDIO ALBUM ONE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mHugmtnsiI

New Album Scheduled for Release on May 1st
Available Via Napalm Records Now Available For Pre-Order – http://lnk.to/Sevendust-One

Band To Tour US In Support Of New Album
Kicking Off This April

With excitement building toward the release of their 15th studio album ONE, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendust return with the next powerful track from the album, “Unbreakable.”

Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums), Sevendust once again deliver a driving, emotionally charged anthem that blends aggression, melody, and hard-earned authenticity. “Unbreakable” showcases the band’s signature balance of thunderous riffs, soaring hooks, and deeply personal lyricism—elements that have defined their career and earned them one of the most loyal fanbases in heavy music. The track is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

The accompanying music video, directed by Dan Sturgess, captures the band’s electrifying live presence during their recent European tour. Intercut with high-energy performance footage and behind-the-scenes moments, the video reflects the raw connection Sevendust share with audiences around the world—an energy that has remained unmatched for nearly three decades.

The music video for “Unbreakable” can be seen here.

Building on their unmistakable sound while continuing to evolve, ONE proves why Sevendust remain a vital force nearly three decades into their career. From the driving opening riff of the title track “One” to the dreamy, atmospheric vocal outro of “Misdirection,” the album takes listeners on an emotional journey that only Sevendust can deliver. Tracks such as “One” and “We Won” stand confidently alongside the band’s most iconic material, reinforcing their legacy while pushing their sound forward.

The album’s first single, “Is This The Real You,” was released in January to both fan and critical acclaim. The video—directed by Paul Ribera—has amassed over 1.3 million views in less than six weeks, signaling strong anticipation for the band’s next chapter.

Since forming in 1994, Sevendust have become a cornerstone of modern metal, known for their explosive live performances, chart-topping releases, and unwavering commitment to authenticity. With ONE, the band continues to honor their roots while embracing growth—proving that their creative fire is as fierce and focused as ever.

ONE arrives May 1st via Napalm Records and the album is available for pre-order in multiple configurations including digital downloads now: http://lnk.to/Sevendust-One.

The track listing for ONE is:

1) One
2) Unbreakable
3) Is This The Real You
4) Threshold
5) We Won
6) Construct
7) Bright Side
8) The Drop
9) Blood Price
10) Misdirection

SEVENDUST ONE will be available in the following formats:

1-CD 6p Digisleeve, 12p booklet
1-CD 6p Digisleeve, 12p booklet + Signed Card (Newbury exclusive)
1-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT RED (Retail RoW & Napalm RoW Shop exclusive)
1-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED CRISTALLO/RED (Napalm Shop exclusive)
1-LP Gatefold CRISTALLO (Retail NorAm / CAN exclusive)
1-LP Gatefold CRISTALLO + Signed Card (Newbury exclusive)
1-LP Gatefold MARBLED Translucent Red Black (Band exclusive, ltd to 300)
1-LP SPLATTERED Black Smoke / Black – DUST (Band exclusive, ltd to 300)
1-LP SPLIT Black / RED (Band exclusive, ltd to 300)

Renowned as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, Sevendust are preparing to hit the road in support of ONE. Their U.S. headline tour kicks off April 16 in Carterville, IL, and runs through May 20, concluding in Knoxville, TN. Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline will join as support. The band will also open for Alter Bridge at two special U.S. dates: April 26 in Atlanta, GA, and May 21 in Nashville, TN. Additionally, Sevendust will appear at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.

For all upcoming tour dates, ticket information, and VIP packages, visit: https://sevendust.com/pages/tour.

Sevendust 2026 US Tour Dates

Thu, Apr 16 – Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
Fri, Apr 17 – Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Sat, Apr 18 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
Mon, Apr 20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Tue, Apr 21 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
Wed, Apr 22 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
Fri, Apr 24 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
Sat, Apr 25 – Destin, FL – Club LA
Sun, Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *
Tue, Apr 28 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Wed, Apr 29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
Fri, May 1 – Denver, CO – Summit
Sat, May 2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater

Mon, May 4 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion
Tue, May 5 – Springfield, MO – The Regency LIve
Wed, May 6 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall
Fri, May 8 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
Sat, May 9 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
Mon, May 11 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
Tue, May 12 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
Thu, May 14 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
Fri, May 15 – Columbus OH – Sonic Temple
Sat, May 16 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
Sun, May 17 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Tue, May 19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
Wed, May 20 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
Thu, May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle *

* Opening for Alter Bridge

4X GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNER SHOOTER JENNINGS
MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUNTACH (FOR GIORGIO)
WITH FIRST-EVER COLORED VINYL VARIANT

GROUNDBREAKING 2016 TRIBUTE TO GIORGIO MORODER
FEATURING GUEST APPEARANCES FROM BRANDI CARLILE, MARILYN MANSON, AND MORE TO BE CELEBRATED WITH EXCLUSIVE NEON PURPLE PRESSING
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES ONLY

PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW

4x GRAMMY® Award-winner Shooter Jennings is marking the 10-year anniversary of his groundbreaking seventh studio album, Countach (For Giorgio), with a limited-edition new Neon Purple vinyl reissue. Available exclusively while supplies last, the limited pressing of 500 copies marks the first time Countach (For Giorgio) has been produced in a variant color. Pre-orders are available now; shipments will begin on or around Friday, May 1.

PRE-ORDER COUNTACH (FOR GIORGIO) NEON PURPLE VINYL PRESSING

A genre-defying tribute to GRAMMY® and Academy Award-winning producer/composer Giorgio Moroder — the legendary Italian-born “Father of Disco” and sonic mind behind such iconic soundtracks as Midnight Express, Top Gun, The NeverEnding Story, and Flashdance — Countach (For Giorgio) fuses fiddle, outlaw country grit, DX7 synthesizers, and LinnDrum programming into something entirely its own. Now, nearly a decade after its original February 26, 2016 release on Jennings’ own Black Country Rock label, the record’s genre-blurring DNA — outlaw country, synth-disco, cinematic pop — feels more culturally resonant than ever. The album opens with an archival vocal from Waylon Jennings himself, threading the outlaw lineage directly into Moroder’s electronic cosmos. From there, Shooter creates a one-of-a-kind sound-collage journey through 80’s and 90’s culture, fusing innovative songwriting, fiddle-meets-synthesizer soundscapes, and guest appearances by Brandi Carlile, Marilyn Manson, the late country-rock pioneer Steve Young, and computer-game visionary Richard Garriott de Cayeux. The result is as unlikely as it is essential – a love letter to the ‘80s written in the language of outlaw country.

“I just started digging and researching and all of a sudden it hit me how much music Giorgio had made that had been an influence on me, even without knowing that it was him who was responsible for it,” says Shooter Jennings. “Hearing all that stuff and adapting it to live instruments was, in a way, showing people how ahead of his time he was. Dissecting his pieces, doing each part by part, and really understanding it from the inside…it made me fall in love with making music again, in a way.”

Countach (For Giorgio) proved both a critical and commercial sensation upon its arrival, with worldwide applause and placement on multiple year-end best-of lists from such publications as Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Consequence of Sound, Stereogum, and more while also peaking at #7 on Billboard’s “Top Dance Albums” – a remarkable crossover for an artist then still known primarily as the son of outlaw country legend Waylon Jennings. The chart placement affirmed the album’s genuine electronic roots as well as Shooter’s remarkable ability to reach audiences well beyond his core country following.

PRAISE FOR SHOOTER JENNINGS + COUNTACH (FOR GIORGIO)

“Welcome to the world of Shooter Jennings, a man who gives every impression of being on a singlehanded mission to keep country music as weird as possible… To Jennings’ immense credit, the album’s core sound genuinely works. It’s muscular and potent in a glossily undeniable 80s AOR anthem way, its elements seamlessly melded: the lonesome whine of the pedal steel guitar fits neatly among the panoply of vintage synth noises, as does the fiddle, which is frequently required to play motifs that sound more Middle Eastern than country.”
– THE GUARDIAN (****)

“With this mesmerizing and unexpected tribute to dance-music pioneer Giorgio Moroder, Shooter Jennings finally finds a way to combine all of his diverse influences. There’s outlaw country, moody prog rock, and soaring Eighties pop. It’s all tied together by the pop-culture geek mind of Jennings, who hides sonic Easter eggs throughout…
But the heart of the project remains the songs of Moroder,
which Jennings interprets with reverence. And a whole lotta synthesizer.”
– ROLLING STONE (15 GREAT ALBUMS YOU DIDN’T HEAR IN 2016)

“Countach (For Giorgio) is very much outlaw country – despite musically sounding nothing like the forefathers of the genre, or even the past work of Jennings himself… Fiddle plays alongside street-strutting guitars and four-on-the-floor percussion. Like Neil Young’s Trans, this contrast results in a more metallic, futuristic version of country, or – to flip the script – a more humanistic version of electronica.
– CONSEQUENCE

“The album manages to bring together several of (Jennings’) favorite artists, all very unique.”
– BILLBOARD

“The concept of country rocker Shooter Jennings covering disco originator Giorgio Moroder is bizarre enough to be an early contender for album of the year.”
– AV CLUB

“The weirdest country album of 2016.”
– STEREOGUM

# # #

SHOOTER JENNINGS
COUNTACH (FOR GIORGIO)
(Black Country Media)

Tracklist:
1. Loading… (feat. Waylon Jennings)
2. Countach
3. From Here to Eternity
4. I’m Left You’re Right She’s Gone
5. Born to Die (feat. Steve Young)
6. Chase (feat. Richard Garriott de Cayeux)
7. Love Kills
8. The Neverending Story (feat. Brandi Carlile)
9. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) (feat. Marilyn Manson)

Guitar Powerhouse
JARED JAMES NICHOLS
Shares New Single “Killing Time”
+ Official Video — Watch HERE

New Album ‘Louder Than Fate’
Out June 5th via Frontiers Music Srl
Pre-Order HERE

JARED JAMES NICHOLS is pleased to share his new single, “Killing Time,” the third track taken from his upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Louder Than Fate,’ due out on June 5, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The single arrives alongside an official video, available below.

Raw, unapologetic, and deeply rooted in the lineage of blues-driven hard rock, “Killing Time” captures NICHOLS at the peak of his creative confidence, channeling grit, groove, and soul with relentless intensity while setting the tone for what promises to be his most powerful and fully realized album to date. The song was written & recorded in Nashville with Roger Alan Nichols (Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Hayley Williams) producing. The video for “Killing Time” was shot in the basement of Halestorm Manor (Lzzy & Joe from Halestorm’s house).

JARED comments on the new track:

“‘Killing Time’ is not being able to cut the loss of a relationship when you know you have to move on. It’s about walking a lonely path while hanging onto hope, even when all is lost. Every stripped-down chord echoes the regret of moments thrown away and words left unsaid. Writing this song was a personal reminder that it is OK to close chapters and move on to new beginnings.”

A set of record-release shows kicks off in Teaneck, NJ, on May 29th, and a list of his upcoming live dates can be found below.

Watch the Official Video for “Killing Time” HERE

Produced and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour, Amon Amarth, Skindred, and Steel Panther) with additional production by Roger Alan Nichols (Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and Hayley Williams of Paramore), ‘Louder Than Fate’ balances muscle and melody, combining thunderous riffs, searing solos, and emotionally charged vocals with a modern, punchy production. The songs move effortlessly between hard-hitting rock anthems and more reflective, dynamic moments, showcasing NICHOLS’ ability to fuse classic influences with a contemporary edge. Tracks like “Bending or Breaking” and “Killing Time” expand the sonic palette with subtle keyboards and cinematic string arrangements, adding depth without ever sacrificing power.

Since his breakout debut, JARED JAMES NICHOLS has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying guitarists and performers of his generation. Known for his unmistakable tone, fearless playing style, and commanding stage presence, he has toured extensively across the US and Europe, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in rock and earning praise from fans and critics alike.

‘Louder Than Fate’ is not just an album — it’s a declaration. A record that speaks to resilience, conviction, and the unstoppable force of an artist who plays every note as if it truly matters. Loud, honest, and deeply human, this is JARED JAMES NICHOLS at his absolute best.

NICHOLS comments on ‘Louder Than Fate’:

“I’m beyond excited for this record. I’ve been counting down the days until its release like it’s a personal holiday. If the singles are any hint for you, there are plenty of riffs ripping through the speakers like a buzz saw. But going deeper into the record, there are tons of different emotions and sounds that I have yet to explore as a singer/songwriter. I am personally thrilled to share different shades of myself on this record, giving so much more depth and insight to the listener. Get ready for ‘Louder than Fate’.”

Pre-Order ‘Louder Than Fate’ HERE

‘Louder Than Fate’ Track List:

1. Let’s Go
2. Ghost
3. Way Back
4. Bending Or Breaking
5. Killing Time *
6. Dust N’ Bones
7. Show Me *
8. Looks Like That Felt Good *
9. Runnin’ Hot
10. Pretend

“Killing Time” (acoustic version) Bonus Track Japan
“The Death Of Love” (bonus track Digital)

Produced & Mixed by Jay Ruston
Except * Produced & Mixed by Roger Alan Nichols

Record Release Shows:
May 29th – Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall
June 3rd- Sweden Rock Festival **
June 6th – London, UK @ The Lexington
June 10th – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

**Festival appearance

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE RETURN TO THE ROAD THIS SUMMER

BAND TO EMBARK ON A HEADLINE U.S. TOUR IN JUNE 2026

MACHINE HEAD, IRON REAGAN, + HAVOK TO SUPPORT

NEW ALBUM THIS CONSEQUENCE OUT NOW VIA METAL BLADE

Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — will return to the road this summer on a headline run of the U.S. It marks the band’s first U.S. tour since last year’s Summer of Loud run.

The tour kicks off June 3 in Detroit and runs through June 27 in San Francisco, and includes appearances at Milwaukee Metal Fest and DC Warped Tour Weekend. Support will come from Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok. All dates are below.

A variety of pre-sales begin today, March 3, at 2pm ET and run through Thursday, March 5 at 10pm local time. The general on-sale is set for Friday, March 6 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

“I’m extremely excited to get back out on the road supporting our newest album This Consequence!,” says Leach. “We are hitting major cities and bringing along with us an absolutely killer lineup with the legendary Robb Flynn and Machine Head, thrash masters Iron Reagan, and rounded out by the mighty Havok. This is a stacked and powerful crew of bands that will electrify and dominate wherever we roll up to… so LET’S GO!!!!!!”

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR:
WITH MACHINE HEAD, IRON REAGAN, + HAVOK:

6/3 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
6/5 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
6/6 — Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Metal Fest*
6/7 — South Bend, IN — Four Winds Field
6/9 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
6/11 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
6/12 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
6/13 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
6/14 — Washington, DC — DC Warped Tour*
6/16 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
6/17 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
6/19 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
6/20 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
6/21 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
6/23 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
6/24 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
6/25 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
6/27 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield
*KsE Festival Appearance

KsE’s latest album THIS CONSEQUENCE is out now via Metal Blade. Get it here. The album arrived alongside a hugely successful Winter/Spring 2025 tour, yielded a Top 5 single with “I Believe,” which peaked at No. 3, and landed the band on the covers of Revolver and Outburn. The album was another reminder of why KsE, who have earned several gold and platinum certifications alongside three Grammy nominations, remain one of the most enduring bands of the modern metal scene.