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Share New Single “Here in Your Heart”
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New Album ‘Throne of Thorns’
Set for Release on September 25th via Frontiers Music Srl
Pre-Order HERE

Tour Dates Announced!

Legendary Christian metal pioneers STRYPER proudly share their new single “Here In Your Heart,” taken from their upcoming 18th studio album, ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ set for release on September 25th via Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, STRYPER continues to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring bands in classic metal, seamlessly blending their signature message with a sound that remains as powerful and relevant as ever. “Here In Your Heart” arrives alongside an official music video, available below.

On the new track, the band comments:

“This song is the perfect representation of who we are now as a band. We work hard to retain our classic sound, but also mix in some modern flairs here and there. The message is always the same: God is always there. No matter what. We may not be, but he is.”

Watch the Music Video for “Here In Your Heart” HERE

‘Throne of Thorns’ showcases the band at the height of their creative powers, delivering a masterclass in songwriting and musicianship. The album is packed with grand, meticulously crafted arrangements, where thunderous rhythms, soaring guitar harmonies, and anthemic choruses come together in a style that is unmistakably STRYPER. Each track is infused with both intensity and melody, capturing the essence of classic metal while pushing their sound forward with renewed energy and purpose.

At the forefront stands the unmistakable voice of Michael Sweet, whose passionate, powerful, and instantly recognizable delivery continues to define the band’s identity. His vocal performance on ‘Throne of Thorns’ is nothing short of extraordinary, effortlessly moving between soaring highs and emotive depth, adding a timeless quality to every song.

Perry Richardson says:

“The best music doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from living, struggling, growing, and refusing to quit. I hope these songs find you exactly when you need them.”

With ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ STRYPER not only honors their legacy but expands upon it, offering an album that will resonate with longtime fans and newcomers alike. It’s a bold, inspired statement from a band that refuses to stand still—proof that true metal greatness only grows stronger with time.

Guitarist Oz Fox concludes:

“I’m really happy with the final outcome of this record and of the heart that went into it. Michael continues to pour everything he has into the music and the message; Robert brings the power and energy that has always been the pulse of STRYPER; Perry’s musicianship, vocal talents, and dedication are second to none, and I’m grateful to be on this journey with all of them.”

Pre-Order ‘Throne of Thorns’ HERE

‘Throne of Thorns’ Track List:

1. Throne of Thorns
2. Here In Your Heart
3. Falling
4. I’m Alright (I’m Okay)
5. Waiting For You
6. Carry The Flame
7. Hollywood
8. Beautifully Broken
9. Ashes To Roses
10. Alone Again
11. Shadowbreaker

Four decades and counting, STRYPER shows no signs of slowing down. The band will be back on the road starting this fall with a full U.S. For a full list of dates, see below.

STRYPER Live:

Sept 19th – Wissen, GER @ Loud and Proud Festival 2026
Sept 29th – Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
Sept 30th – Wantagh, NY @ Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall
Oct 1st – Newton, NJ @ The Newton Theatre
Oct 3rd – Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live
Oct 4th – Warrendale, PA @ Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Oct 6th – Marion, IL @ Marion Cultural and Civic Center
October 8th – McHenry, IL @ The Vixen
Oct 9th – Wisconsin Dells, WI @ Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Oct 10th – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
Oct 12th – St. Louis, MO @ The Hawthorn
Oct 13th – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
Oct 15th – Nashville, TN @ The Cannery Mainstage
Oct 16th – Newton, NC @ Newton Performing Arts Center
Oct 17th – Kingsport, TN @ MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
Oct 19th – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE
Oct 20th – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Oct 22nd – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
Oct 23rd – Liberty, SC @ Pickens County PAC
Oct 24th – Hopewell, VA @ Beacon Theatre
Oct 25th – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
Dec 5th – San Juan, PR @ Coca-Cola Music Hall

STRYPER are:
Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals/Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Robert Sweet – Drums & Percussion
Oz Fox – Vocals/Lead and Rhythm Guitar
Perry Richardson – Vocals/Bass

PRESIDENT ARE PLEASED TO REVEAL THEIR DEBUT ALBUM BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE TODAY, SEPTEMBER 4, VIA ATLANTIC RECORDS

BAND SHARES “SLEEPWALKER” — LISTEN

FIRST-EVER NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR COMPLETELY SOLD OUT + KICKS OFF TONIGHT IN NASHVILLE

Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT are pleased to reveal BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE, their debut full length, out now via Atlantic Records. Listen and stream here.

Alongside the album release, the band shares “Sleepwalker.” Listen here.

The album arrives the same day the band kicks off its first-ever headline tour, which is completely sold out.

PRESIDENT, who embarked on their first-ever full U.S. tour supporting Bad Omens earlier the year, are now headlining venues across North America. The live campaigns will feature support from Showing Teeth on select dates. The tour launches tonight at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, making additional stops across the U.S in Chicago, New York, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles. and more before wrapping up in Dallas at House of Blues on October 14.

The album is truly a moment in the overall President campaign.

“Blood Of Your Empire was born out of my own struggle with existential crisis and trying to make sense of belief, mortality, and humanity’s relationship with faith,” President says. “Religion has inspired incredible compassion, purpose, and beauty in the world — but it has also been responsible for unimaginable suffering and bloodshed throughout history. This album lives in the tension between those two truths. Writing it became a way for me to confront the fear, confusion, and questions I’ve carried for years, and turn them into something I’m truly proud of.”

The album cover is a Eugène Delacroix painting, The Battle of Poitiers, which, consequently, hangs in the Louvre.

Launching in 2025 and operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, PRESIDENT have been cultivating intrigue with each single and live performance. Refusing to conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity, PRESIDENT prioritize intent over image.

THE BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE TRACK LISTING:

“Angel Wings”
“DOOM LOOP”
“dark heaven”
“Pink Noise”
“Mercy”
“Sleepwalker”
“Dionysus”
“This Will Divide Us”
“Hate Figure” (Feat. Ando San)
“White Devil”

PRESIDENT 2026 TOUR DATES:

9/4 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
9/5 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Hall
9/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
9/10 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
9/11 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
9/12 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/13 — Boston, MA — Big Night Live
9/15 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
9/16 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
9/19 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
9/20 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
9/22 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues
9/23 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
9/25 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse On Broadway
9/26 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
9/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
9/29 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
10/1 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House and Event Center
10/2 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
10/6 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre
10/7 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
10/9 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
10/10 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
10/12 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
10/13 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
10/14 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues

SLASH’S MUSIC OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD–HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS RETURNS ON TWO NEW LIMITED-EDITION VINYL COLORS THROUGH SNAKEPIT RECORDS LLC AND DEKO ENTERTAINMENT

Just in time for Halloween, legendary GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash is bringing back his acclaimed Music Of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights collections with two brand-new limited-edition vinyl variants through Snakepit Records LLC and Deko Entertainment.

Following multiple sellouts in previous years, Music Of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 return as exclusive vinyl-only releases featuring 21 original compositions written and recorded by Slash for the world-famous haunted attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual Halloween Horror Nights event.

For the past eight years, Slash has served as the musical architect behind many of Halloween Horror Nights’ most memorable haunted house experiences, creating immersive scores that enhance the atmosphere, suspense, and terror encountered by millions of guests each season. His compositions have become an integral part of the event, blending cinematic storytelling with his signature musical style to create unforgettable sonic landscapes.

Among the featured material is Slash’s score for 2024’s Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines, which spotlighted an all-female gathering of iconic Universal Monsters including The Bride Of Frankenstein, Dracula’s Daughter, She-Wolf Of London, and the ancient Egyptian princess Anck-Su-Namun. Also represented is music from 2025’s Scarecrow: Music By Slash, a haunting tale of nature’s revenge where sinister scarecrows become agents of destruction against those who have wronged the land.

Approaching each haunted attraction much like a film composer approaches a motion picture, Slash crafts music scene by scene, building tension and atmosphere while guiding listeners through every terrifying twist and turn. The result is a collection of compositions that stand on their own as compelling instrumental works while perfectly capturing the spirit of Halloween Horror Nights.

Both albums are presented in deluxe gatefold packaging and are strictly limited to just 300 copies each. Vol. 1 is available on exclusive “Swamp Thing” Colored Vinyl, while Vol. 2 arrives on “Yellow Smoke” Colored Vinyl.

Whether experienced as a companion to the attractions or as the soundtrack to Halloween night, these limited-edition releases offer fans a unique opportunity to own a piece of the Halloween Horror Nights legacy created by one of rock’s most celebrated guitarists.

Music Of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are available exclusively through Deko Entertainment.

For more information and to order, visit: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/slash

Slash also returns to Halloween Horror Nights this year to contribute to the original house “KILLceañera: Music by SLASH”.

Tickets available here: www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween

ABOUT SLASH

Slash is one of the most influential guitarists in rock history, best known as the lead guitarist of GUNS N’ ROSES. Beyond his work as a performer and songwriter, he has established himself as an accomplished composer, creating original music for film, television, and themed entertainment projects. His ongoing collaboration with Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights has produced some of the event’s most memorable and immersive musical experiences.

TRACKLISTING

Music Of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights Vol 1.

Side A

01. “Universal Monsters Rising” (Universal Monsters 2018)
02. “Live Again” 3:15 (Universal Monsters: The Bride Of Frankenstein Lives 2021)
03. “The Monster Reborn” 3:07 (Universal Monsters: The Bride Of Frankenstein Lives 2021)
04. “The Gypsy Theme” 3:17 (Universal Monsters: The Bride Of Frankenstein Lives 2021)
05. “Sweet Licks” 4:16 (Clowns 3D 2014)
06. “Dracula’s Brides” 2:50 (Universal Monsters: The Bride Of Frankenstein Lives 2021)

Side B

01. “Danse Of The Dead” 4:23 (Universal Monsters 2018)
02. “Kharis The Mummy” 3:58 (Universal Monsters: Legends Collide 2022)
03. “Silent Screams” 5:14 (Universal Monsters: Unmasked 2023)
04. “We Belong Dead” 4:46 (Universal Monsters 2018)
05. “The Final Scare” 1:52 (Universal Monsters 2018)

Music Of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights Vol 2.

Side A

1. “The Hunted Becomes The Hunter” 4:21 (Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives 2021)
2. “Monsters, Maniacs, And Madmen” (Universal Monsters Medley 2021) 5:08 (Universal Monsters 2018)
3. “The Blood Is Life” 3:38 (Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives 2021)
4. “The Collection Room / Dracula’s Lair” 2:45 (Universal Monsters 2018)
5. “The Ossuary” 1:47 (Universal Monsters: Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man 2019)

Side B

6. “Cycles Of The Moon” 3:02 (Universal Monsters: Legends Collide 2022)
7. “Immortal Curses” 4:26 (Universal Monsters: Legends Collide 2022)
8. “Alucard” 2:21 (Universal Monsters: Legends Collide 2022)
9. “Bloodline Drawn” 5:02 (Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines 2024)
10. “Unholy Alliance” 3:15 (Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines 2024)

Shock Rock Legends
GWAR
Are Coming to Mutant Football League 2
Bringing the Antarctica Scumdogs to the Gridiron
in a Blood-Soaked New DLC

Watch the Release Announcement HERE

You prayed. GWAR heard. And they’re coming. Digital Dreams Entertainment Inc. is thrilled to announce Mutant Football League 2: Antarctica Scumdogs, a brand-new DLC pack starring the boundary-breaking metal band, launching for PlayStation 5, Steam, and XBOX Series X|S in October 2026.

GWAR tore a new cosmic wormhole in the fabric of space and spilled out into the Mutant Football League 2 universe, where sport is almost as violent as they are — where players are mutilated, referees can be murdered, cheating is encouraged, and sometimes the best defense is simply killing the other team.

It feels just like home for GWAR.

“MFL fans have been asking me for years, ‘When are you going to get GWAR into the game?'” said Michael Mendheim, president of Digital Dreams Entertainment, “Well, the wait is finally over. Football just got louder, bloodier, and a whole lot more GWAR. The Antarctica Scumdogs are coming to MFL2, and we’re making damn sure they’re the deadliest team in the game.”

For more than three decades, GWAR has brought its unique combination of heavy metal, outrageous characters, elaborate mythology, satire, and spectacular stage shows to fans around the world. Now the Scumdogs have found a new stage.

And this one has goalposts.

Check Out the Release Announcement HERE

If you think you know football, you’ve got another thing coming. MFL2 isn’t your typical game of toss the pigskin. It’s a bloodsport of the most brutal kind, where the refs expect dirty play, and a screw-up might just cost you your life. The stadium might kill you, too. It just depends where you’re standing when the buzzsaws start spinning, and the mutant worms start feasting.

It’s the perfect nightmare playground for GWAR, and a crossover MFL2 players have been begging for. Antarctica Scumdogs is the band’s first video game appearance in more than 30 years, and the only time you can be GWAR. The band’s MFL2 team includes:

Blöthar the Berserker
BälSäc the Jaws ‘O Death
JiZMak Da Gusha
Grodius Maximus
Beefcake the Mighty
Sawborg Destructo
Bonesnapper

GWAR lead singer Blöthar the Berserker commented:

“Today, the Antarctica Scumdogs of GWAR take to the frozen tundra of the Mutant Football League, where killing isn’t everything, it’s the ONLY thing! Let the games begin!!”

In true GWAR fashion, the Scumdogs are built to destroy everything in sight, but mainly you. They are the most physically destructive team in MFL2, designed around a philosophy of brutality and carnage and turning every match into a white-knuckle battle for survival. If you’re playing against GWAR, the score is the last thing on your mind.

It wouldn’t be GWAR without a killer venue. Antarctica Scumdogs introduces a spectacular new stadium steeped in GWAR mythology – along with a few surprises we’re saving for launch.

MFL2 + GWAR World Debut @ PAX, September 4-7, 2026

The GWAR: Antarctica Scumdogs DLC for Mutant Football League 2 will make its worldwide playable debut at PAX West in Seattle from Sept. 4–7, and attendees visiting Digital Dreams Entertainment’s booth can be the first anywhere to take GWAR onto the MFL2 gridiron. The GWAR: Antarctica Scumdogs DLC will be available to play at the Digital Dreams Entertainment booth at PAX West, Arch Building, Level 4, Booth #853.

Digital Dreams is also holding a daily raffle during the convention, giving attendees the chance to become immortalized as a playable member of GWAR’s Antarctica Scumdogs team.

CANADIAN HARDCORE HEROES COMEBACK KID ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM CHOSEN HELL OUT NOVEMBER 6 VIA SHARPTONE (U.S.)/DINE ALONE RECORDS (CANADA)

BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK — WATCH

ALBUM FEATURES GUEST APPEARANCES FROM SPIRITBOX’S COURTNEY LAPLANTE + INCENDIARY’S BRENDAN GARRONE

Canadian hardcore heroes COMEBACK KID are thrilled to announce their new album Chosen Hell. It arrives November 6 via SharpTone Records in the U.S. and via Dine Alone Records in Canada. Pre-order it here (US) and here (Canada).

Chosen Hell, the band’s eighth and latest LP, further distills the potency of the musical elements that have defined CBK since the beginning while once again evolving their creative spectrum, weaving in influences of blazing modern metal, piss-and-vinegar punk, and even vulnerable melodicism that adds compelling contrast to their longstanding and beloved sonic foundation.

Today, the band has shared the video for the title track. (Here for Canada). It pairs deeply introspective lyricism atop a punishing aural arsenal.

Watch it here.

“The theme of the title track ‘Chosen Hell’ on our new album touches on morality and ethics,” explains singer Andrew Neufeld. “Something as simple as right or wrong. Good or evil. Healthy or unhealthy, and our ability to make a choice. Often, we are incapable of choosing the right thing, and we find ourselves in situations that we know hold us back, therefore affecting our own well being. The outcome is what we make of it.”

Additionally, the album cover design is an actual structure built by Callum Preston in Melbourne, Australia.

CHOSEN HELL TRACK LISTING:

“Target On My Back”
“Vindication”
“Shedding Season” (Feat. Courtney LaPlante)
“Lost And Found”
“Underneath The Pressure”
“Chosen Hell”
“Yesterday’s Gone” (Feat. Incendiary’s Brendan Garrone)
“Tunnel Vision”
“Becoming”
“Heartland Elegy”
“Too Late”

The band will tour this fall. Additional U.S., Canadian, European, and UK dates to follow.

COMEBACK KID ON TOUR:

11/7 — Oklahoma City, OK — Flyover Fest
11/8 — Dallas, TX — Puzzles Deep Ellum *
11/9 — Houston, TX — Secret Group *
11/10 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger *
11/11 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live *
11/13 — Las Vegas, NV — American Legion Post 8 +
11/14 — San Diego, CA — Corazon Del Barrio +
11/15 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720 +
11/16 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone +
11/18 — Portland, OR — Dante’s ^
11/19 — Tacoma, WA — Real Art ^
11/20 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club %
11/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall %
11/23 — Denver, CO — HQ ^

*Comeback Kid w/ Dead Heat, Fear Of Loss, Slow Pulse
+Comeback Kid w/ Defeater, Dead Heat, Barrio Slam
^Comeback Kid w/ The Warriors, Dead Heat, Barrio Slam
%Comeback Kid w/ The Warriors, Dead Heat, Time x Heist

Defying a sadly and increasingly pervasive trend in today’s heavy music scene, Comeback Kid have managed to not only maintain but expand the energy and urgency of their groundbreaking debut and sophomore LPs over the course of a decorated 25+ year career. Luckily — at least for their fervidly loyal fanbase — there’s a lot to be angry about these days…

The quintet, comprised of Neufeld, guitarists Jeremy Hiebert and Stu Ross, bassist Chase Brenneman, and drummer Terrance Pettitt, cut Chosen Hell with heralded producer/engineer Will Putney at his Graphic Nature Audio studio in New Jersey — an exercise that clearly elevated the impact, power, and passion of these 11 tracks. “He’s also been a supporter of ours from the get, so he knows where we’re coming from and really understood our vision,” shares Neufeld. “We all played to our strengths as best we could, and I think that’s really apparent in the final product.”

Two selections add new names to Comeback Kid’s long and diverse list of guest vocalists, with Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante injecting her raw guttural glory into “Shedding Season” while Incendiary’s Brendan Garrone augments the ferocity of “Yesterday’s Gone” with his trademark swagger.

“Overall, I was able to let my guard down a little bit while writing for this one, and took more input from everybody else,” adds Neufeld. “It was really collaborative that way, which is also kind of new for us.”

It’s that blend of familiar musical fury laced with novel elements that’s earned Comeback Kid its loyal following and overall longevity — along with their ability to relay said fury from the stage. Through the years, they’ve toured relentlessly alongside iconic acts from every corner of heavy music — hardcore icons like Hatebreed and Sick of It All; punk pioneers including Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion; metal masters like Gojira and Parkway Drive; and even rock radio mainstays like Rise Against and Alexisonfire.

There’s still plenty to be angry about, but Chosen Hell is a masterclass in processing that pain and rage and outputting something truly transcendent — a reward for conquering the hardships we all encounter. And if Comeback Kid can carry forward this trend of continually exceeding their own standards, then we can only eagerly await what might come next.

IN THIS MOMENT CAST AN UNBREAKABLE SPELL WITH WITCH ALBUM RELEASE TO COINCIDE WITH TODAY’S FULL MOON— PURCHASE HERE

INCLUDES NEW SINGLE “I WANT TO BELIEVE” FEATURING DAYSEEKER — WATCH MUSIC VIDEO HERE

BAND TO EMBARK ON TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR WITH HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, I SEE STARS, VANA, + MELROSE AVENUE THIS FALL

IN THIS MOMENT, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum heavy alternative force of nature, have dropped their ninth full-length offering and debut LP for Better Noise Music, WITCH, today, August 28. Get it HERE.

Bold, emotionally resonant, and unmistakably IN THIS MOMENT, WITCH embraces everything that has defined the band’s legacy while confidently expanding their creative vision through towering anthems, mesmerizing melodies, unforgettable guest appearances, and a striking visual identity.

To accompany the record, the band also unleashed an epic cinematic music video for the new single “I Want To Believe,” featuring Gold-Certified, Southern California heavy alternative phenomenon Dayseeker. More than a music video, it’s a feast for the senses, pairing the song’s emotional weight with the band’s signature screen-worthy grandeur.

Watch it HERE.

The track teems with emotion, energy, and essence of these creative outliers catalyzed by the back-and-forth of IN THIS MOMENT’s front-goddess Maria Brink and Dayseeker’s vocalist and mastermind Rory Rodriguez, whose smooth croon has elevated the band to one of the biggest breakout acts of the last two years. The sonic meeting point between two bands helping shape the future of heavy music creates one of WITCH’s most anticipated moments — a crossover that underscores the strength, evolution, and creative camaraderie thriving within today’s rock community. Giving fans a whole lot to believe in, it’s a once-in-a-generation pairing without comparison.

Regarding the single, Brink revealed, “‘I Want To Believe’ is the flicker of light you protect as shadows close in. It’s reaching for a hand that’s slipping away, knowing endings are inevitable, yet still clinging for the glow of hope. It’s the quiet fight to believe in light while the world shifts, knowing that even as one chapter fades, another will dawn.”

Rodriguez echoed this excitement, “We had a chance to tour with IN THIS MOMENT last year and they were so kind to us. I was very excited about the idea of us creating something together musically and I think people are going to love it.”

IN THIS MOMENT preceded the LP with the standout “Crawl.” Beyond plugs from Metal Hammer and more, Revolver raved, “‘Crawl contains brawny riffage, stagger-stomped industrial rhythms and a fiercely hypnotic vocal performance from frontwoman Maria Brink that runs from fair-warning whispers to confrontational screams. Consequence Of Sound attested, “The dynamic single ‘Crawl’ features Brink delivering percussive verses and a melodic chorus, with some heavy screaming thrown in, as well.” The Nu Metal Agenda perhaps put it best, “Singer Maria Brink brings back to her quasi-rapping, something only heard songs such as ‘Sex Metal Barbie’ or ‘Roots’ or songs of their ilk, ascending to her place as modern metal’s supreme.”

WITCH showcases every side of IN THIS MOMENT: The fury, the femininity, and the fire. It’s an 11-track opus that does not relent in intensity and introspection. However, the band didn’t go it alone. This time around, the band also tapped Kim Dracula for “Heretic” and Kat Von D for a cover of the Pink Floyd classic “Another Brick In The Wall.”

“WITCH is my declaration of inner transformation,” states Brink. “It’s about embracing the duality within — taking pain, persecution, and struggle — and alchemizing them into strength and power. The album reflects both ancient trials and my own journey — where being a ‘witch’ means being a creator, connected to the universe, manifesting my own reality.”

The spell has been cast. Allow WITCH to possess you.

ITM teased this chapter with “Sleeping With The Enemy.” Beyond reeling in over 1 million streams, it earned critical acclaim. Rock Sound hailed it as “blistering.”

Led by the magnetic presence of Brink, the band has turned its fusion of spectacle, vulnerability, and massive melodic hooks into a global phenomenon, earning platinum-certified success and more than two billion career streams along the way.

WITCH TRACK LISTING:
“Shame”
“I Want To Believe (Feat. Dayseeker)”
“Crawl”
“Into The Dark”
“Sleeping With The Enemy”
“Wrapped Around Your Finger”
“Heretic (Feat. Kim Dracula)”
“Father”
“Without Me There’s No You”
“Another Brick In The Wall (Feat. Kat Von D)”
“Something I Can Never Have”

WITCH is now available in the following formats:
CD
Standard Vinyl
Indie Vinyl
Band Store Vinyl
Label Store Vinyl
Revolver Vinyl
Indie Cassette

IN THIS MOMENT will tour this fall as part of Taste Of Chaos. They will be joined by Hollywood Undead, I See Stars, Vana, and Melrose Avenue. All dates are below.

IN THIS MOMENT ON TOUR:

9/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre (Headline w/ Melrose Avenue + Of Virtue)
9/17 — La Crosse, WI — Copeland Park (Co-Headline w/ Nothing More + Atreyu)
9/19 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life Festival

TASTE OF CHAOS:

9/22 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
9/23 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
9/25 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome
9/26 — Reading, PA — The Theatre @ Santander Arena
9/28 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
9/29 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
9/30 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
10/2 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
10/3 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave – Eagles Ballroom
10/5 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theater
10/6 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/8 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
10/9 — Waukee, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
10/10 — Maplewood, MN — Myth Live
10/11 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
10/13 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
10/14 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory
10/16 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston
10/17 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
10/19 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
10/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at the Complex
10/21 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
10/22 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
10/24 — Maricopa, AZ — Harrah’s Ak-Chin
10/25 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
10/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues Anaheim

BAD WOLVES HONOR DOLLY PARTON WITH THEIR VERSION OF “JOLENE”

Dolly Parton was preparing to add vocals to heavy metal version of “Jolene”

Bad Wolves Will Donate Proceeds From “Jolene” releasing August 31 to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Her Honor

Bad Wolves join millions of fans around the world in mourning the sudden passing of the one and only Dolly Parton, whose legacy has touched generations of artists and fans globally.

In a poignant turn of events, Bad Wolves were recently in discussions with Parton’s management team about a special collaboration. Just weeks ago, the band had recorded a heavy metal version of the singer’s iconic hit “Jolene,” and Parton herself was planning to contribute her signature vocals to the recording.

Bad Wolves founder John Boecklin says, “Our new singer is a big fan of Dolly and had posted a bunch of videos of her covering ‘Jolene.’ So, we decided to make a heavy metal cover version for our next album. On hearing our version, our label CEO Dan Waite sent the finished demo to Dolly’s manager Danny Nozell with a request for Dolly to guest feature on our version. We heard back that Danny had played the track to Dolly, and that Dolly loved our version, and that Dolly was going to go into the studio and add her vocals very soon. We then sent over the stems for Dolly’s studio engineers to work with. Like everyone, we were devastated of this week’s news of Dolly’s passing.We will honor Dolly’s incredible legacy by donating proceeds from ‘Jolene’ to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.“

According to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, they have given away over 300 million books to children around the world.

Founded by Dolly Parton in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is the flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation; a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring a love of reading in children around the world. The program provides free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to registered children from birth to age five, regardless of family income, mailing each book directly to the child’s home. Today, the program mails more than three million books to children each month.

Boecklin continued, :With ‘Jolene,’ being able to use our platform to help deliver critical funding to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, we know that we can contribute to Dolly’s vision of giving access to books and improving literacy.”

In closing, Boecklin offered condolences on behalf of the band: “Our thoughts are with Dolly’s extended family, manager Danny Nozell, and all of the many thousands of people she touched in her extraordinary life who are grieving her passing”.

“Jolene” by Bad Wolves will release Monday, August 31, 2026.

YOSHIKI AND JOSH GROBAN UNITE FOR A NEW RECORDING OF “FOREVER LOVE,” ONE OF JAPAN’S MOST BELOVED BALLADS

Recorded Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall,
the Bilingual Japanese-English Performance
Arrives Worldwide This Friday, August 28

Global music icons YOSHIKI and Josh Groban unite for a powerful new recording of “Forever Love,” arriving worldwide this Friday, August 28.

One of Japan’s most iconic and enduring ballads, “Forever Love” has resonated with generations of listeners in Japan and throughout Asia. In this new recording, captured live at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, YOSHIKI reimagines his celebrated composition for piano, orchestra, and voice. Groban performs a new English opening written by YOSHIKI before singing the song’s original Japanese and English lyrics.

More than a collaboration, the performance creates a rare cultural bridge: an enduring Japanese composition interpreted by two internationally acclaimed artists on one of the world’s most prestigious concert stages.

“Josh brought extraordinary emotion and depth to ‘Forever Love,’” YOSHIKI said. “Hearing him sing the song in perfect Japanese was deeply moving. This music has connected with people in Japan for many years, and I hope our performance carries its message of love to people around the world.”

“Yoshiki is an icon and ‘Forever Love’ is one of his most iconic songs. It was an honor and a joy to transcend language and genre with him and bring a new life to this beautiful song,” Groban said.

The performance was recorded on July 17, 2026, during the second of two sold-out concerts marking YOSHIKI’s debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall. With YOSHIKI at the piano and backed by an orchestra, Groban’s soaring vocals bring a powerful new dimension to the ballad while honoring its deeply Japanese emotional identity.

Originally written and composed by YOSHIKI for X JAPAN and released in 1996, “Forever Love” has become one of his most recognized and beloved works. Thirty years after its original release, its message of devotion, loss, and enduring love continues to resonate with listeners.

“Forever Love (Live)” by YOSHIKI & JOSH GROBAN will be available on digital platforms worldwide on August 28.

Pre-save: https://yoshiki.lnk.to/FLLPR
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81hl8dj2TAw

Punk-Metal Pioneers
SNOT
Officially Sign to BLKIIBLK

New Studio Album Coming Summer 2027

BLKIIBLK is proud to announce the signing of legendary California punk-metal pioneers SNOT to a worldwide recording deal. One of the most influential cult bands to emerge from the late-’90s heavy music explosion, SNOT is currently writing and recording its long-awaited new studio album – the band’s first collection of new material in nearly three decades – set for release in summer 2027, with new music set to arrive in early 2027, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut, ‘Get Some.’

Mikey Doling, founder and guitarist of SNOT, comments:

“I am beyond thrilled to announce SNOT’s signing with BLKIIBLK! From my very first conversation with Mike Gitter, it was clear that the team at BLKIIBLK and SNOT were a perfect fit. They truly believe in what we’re doing, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. We’re proud to be joining the Frontiers/BLKIIBLK family. I’ve got my sunglasses on because the future is so bright! We’re fired up to bring the new SNOT songs we’ve been working on to our fans around the world. This is just the beginning!”

Mike Gitter, Head of A&R, Frontiers Label Group, adds:

“BLKIIBLK isn’t merely just proud to be working with SNOT but, more importantly, to be part of fulfilling a legacy that has only intensified as time has gone by. SNOT is really the high-octane stopgap between fellow Santa Barbara punk miscreants, RKL and Generation Nu-Metal. Mikey, John, Jamie and Andy are on fire and not only celebrating their history but making it much more than a classic-album-and-then-we’re-out proposition. F- that! SNOT lives!”

SNOT never played by anyone else’s rules. Originally formed in Santa Barbara, California, in 1995, they featured the charismatic Lynn Strait on vocals, guitarist Mikey Doling, bassist John Fahnestock, and drummer Jamie Miller. The band forged a sound that blurred the lines between hardcore, punk, funk, groove, and metal with an attitude that refused to fit neatly into any scene. Built around the unforgettable presence of frontman Lynn Strait, the unmistakable guitar work of Mikey Doling, and a rhythm section that balanced precision with swagger, SNOT created music that was as infectious as it was uncompromising.

Released in 1997 through Geffen Records, ‘Get Some’ has become one of heavy music’s defining cult classics. Its explosive combination of crushing riffs, undeniable groove, raw humor, and fearless individuality helped shape the emerging nu-metal movement while standing apart from it entirely. Decades later, the album continues to inspire generations of musicians across metal, hardcore, punk, and hard rock, earning its reputation as one of the era’s most distinctive and enduring releases.

Although Lynn Strait’s tragic passing in 1998 brought the band’s original run to an abrupt end, SNOT’s legacy only continued to grow. In 2000, the surviving members honored Strait with the acclaimed tribute album ‘Strait Up,’ featuring an extraordinary roster of guest vocalists including Jonathan Davis, Corey Taylor, Fred Durst, Serj Tankian, and many others. Meanwhile, SNOT’s members went on to help shape bands including Soulfly, Bad Religion, Amen, Lo-Pro, and Channel Zero, extending the band’s influence across multiple generations of heavy music.

In 2025, SNOT returned with powerhouse vocalist Andy Knapp, ushering in a new era while honoring the spirit that made the band a cult favorite.

Since returning to the stage, SNOT has experienced an overwhelming resurgence, fueled by passionate fans and acclaimed performances at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Download, Graspop, Alcatraz, and Motocultor, alongside sold-out headline club shows throughout North America and Europe. The response has firmly established SNOT as one of heavy music’s most celebrated comeback stories.

The current SNOT lineup features Mikey Doling (guitar), John Fahnestock (bass), Jamie Miller (drums), and Andy Knapp (vocals), with Doc Coyle joining the band as touring support guitarist for live performances.

Now signed to BLKIIBLK, SNOT is preparing to release its first new music in nearly thirty years, opening an exciting new chapter while staying true to the spirit that made the band legendary.

GET SOME. SNOT IS BACK.

Current SNOT Lineup:
Mikey Doling – Guitar
John Fahnestock – Bass
Jamie Miller – Drums
Andy Knapp – Vocals

Touring Support:
Doc Coyle – Guitar

SKILLET ANNOUNCE AFTER THE STORM EP OUT OCTOBER 9

RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LIFT ME UP” — LISTEN

WITH MORE THAN 5 MILLION GLOBAL STREAMS ALREADY ON “SCREAM,” THE BAND ENTERS ITS NEXT CHAPTER WITH ITS MOST VULNERABLE AND HOPEFUL MUSIC TO DATE

With one of the biggest global audiences of its career and more than five million global streams already on its latest single “Scream,” multi-Platinum rock band SKILLET  announce its new independent EP, After the Storm, arriving October 9, and released the project’s newest single and anime-inspired lyric video for “Lift Me Up.”

Watch it here.

The six-song EP is available for pre-save now, with “Lift Me Up” available everywhere.

The announcement comes during one of the most remarkable periods of sustained momentum in Skillet’s nearly 30-year career. The band now averages more than 12 million monthly Spotify listeners, while its six-times-Platinum anthem “Monster” has surpassed 5 billion global streams and earned a place in Spotify’s Billions Club, Earlier this year, Skillet’s European headline tour drew the largest international crowds in the band’s history, including record-breaking ticket sales at Zénith in Paris.

Produced by David Cowell (Sleep Theory) and the band’s own Korey Cooper, After the Storm marks both a return to Skillet’s heavier musical roots and one of its most personal creative statements to date. Inspired by seasons of betrayal, grief, perseverance, and ultimately hope, the EP finds frontman John Cooper writing from one of the most vulnerable places of his career. See full track listing here.

“After the Storm is special to me because it reignites what Skillet was always meant to be—which is music that helps lift people out of dark times,” says Cooper. “I wrote these songs because I needed to be lifted out of my own darkness.”

The EP’s newest single, “Lift Me Up,” pairs crushing guitars with an arena-sized chorus that captures the heart of the project.

“‘Lift Me Up’ reminds me of early Skillet, but it still feels fresh,” Cooper says. “When I wrote it, so many things were dragging me down. I was asking God to lift me up. It’s a reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, there is still hope.”

The EP follows “Scream,” which has already surpassed 5 million global streams and introduced listeners to the emotional landscape of After the Storm. Written in response to anxiety, anger, and the search for purpose amid the constant noise of modern life, the song has quickly resonated with fans around the world.

Skillet will support After the Storm with a nationwide U.S. Live Nation headline tour beginning this October, following a landmark European run that delivered the biggest international audiences of the band’s career. For tour info, go here.

With more than 23 million albums sold, two GRAMMY® Award nominations, a Billboard Music Award, three Top 5 Billboard 200 debuts, and music featured by the NFL, WWE, ESPN, Marvel, and countless film and television productions, Skillet continues to expand its reach across generations.

Nearly three decades into its career, Skillet isn’t looking back on its legacy—it’s writing its next chapter. After the Storm captures a band at the height of its global reach while delivering its most vulnerable and hopeful music to date.

SKILLET ON TOUR:
WITH ESCAPE THE FATE:

09/30—Schenectady, NY—Proctors Theatre
10/02—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
10/03—Montclair, NJ—The Wellmont Theater
10/04—Huntington, NY—The Paramount
10/07—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/08—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/10—Grand Rapids, MI—GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/11—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
10/12—Pittsburgh, PA—Citizens Live at The Wylie
10/14—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
10/16—Minneapolis, MN—Uptown Theater
10/17—Milwaukee, WI—Landmark Credit Union Live
10/18—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse Omaha
10/20—Kansas City, MO—The Midland Theatre
10/22—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium
10/23—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union Event Center
10/26—Airway Heights, WA—Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest
10/27—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre
10/30—Wheatland, CA—Hard Rock Live Sacramento
10/31—Inglewood, CA—YouTube Theater
11/01—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
11/05—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
11/06—San Antonio, TX—The Aztec Theatre
11/10—Orlando, FL—House of Blues

PRESIDENT INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE “DARK HEAVEN” — WATCH

DEBUT ALBUM BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE ARRIVES SEPTEMBER 4 VIA ATLANTIC RECORDS

FIRST-EVER HEADLINE TOUR OF THE U.S. SET FOR SEPTEMBER IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT

WATCH “DARK HEAVEN” VIDEO
STREAM “DARK HEAVEN”

Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT continue to exist at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere.

They will release BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE, their debut full length, on September 4 via Atlantic Records. Pre-order it here.

Ahead of the release, the band shared the visualizer for “dark heaven.” Watch it here.

“‘dark heaven’ is a reflection on the contradictions of faith, and how something intended to unite humanity has so often been used to justify division, violence, and power. It’s about the way greed can wear the mask of righteousness,’ President say. “It isn’t an attack on belief itself; it’s about searching for something real beneath the noise, and asking what remains when certainty begins to crumble.”

One could certainly regard “dark heaven” as a personal state of the union address from President. The track’s seasick distortion drains into a buoyant 808-laden beat during the verses. The song goes for broke with a command on the pre-chorus: “Gather ‘round children, sing Hallelujah.” A glitchy and detuned riff takes over, giving way to a powerful confession: “I used to stare at the cross and cry out for God, but I’m not the person I was.”

The accompanying visual records the actual first reactions of various fans hearing “dark heaven” for the first time in a church. Their feelings spill across their faces, but it’s another magnetic anthem from alternative metal’s incumbent supreme leader.

“Blood Of Your Empire was born out of my own struggle with existential crisis and trying to make sense of belief, mortality, and humanity’s relationship with faith,” President says. “Religion has inspired incredible compassion, purpose, and beauty in the world — but it has also been responsible for unimaginable suffering and bloodshed throughout history. This album lives in the tension between those two truths. Writing it became a way for me to confront the fear, confusion, and questions I’ve carried for years, and turn them into something I’m truly proud of.”

The album cover is a Eugène Delacroix painting, The Battle of Poitiers, which, consequently, hangs in the Louvre.

Launching in 2025 and operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, PRESIDENT have been cultivating intrigue with each single and live performance. Refusing to conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity, PRESIDENT prioritize intent over image.

Fresh off their first-ever full U.S. run supporting Bad Omens, PRESIDENT will return this fall to headline venues across the continent. The live campaigns will feature support from Cenobia and Showing Teeth on select dates. The tour is set to kick off September 4 at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, making stops across the U.S in Chicago, New York, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles. and more before wrapping up in Dallas at House of Blues on October 14.

The entire tour is already sold out.

THE BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE TRACK LISTING:

1. “Angel Wings”
2. “DOOM LOOP”
3. “dark heaven”
4. “Pink Noise”
5. “Mercy”
6. “Sleepwalker”
7. “Dionysus”
8. “This Will Divide Us”
9. “Hate Figure” (Feat. Ando San)
10. “White Devil”

PRESIDENT 2026 TOUR DATES:

9/4 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
9/5 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Hall
9/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
9/10 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
9/11 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
9/12 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/13 — Boston, MA — Big Night Live
9/15 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
9/16 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
9/19 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
9/20 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground*
9/22 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues
9/23 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
9/25 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse On Broadway
9/26 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
9/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
9/29 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
10/1 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House and Event Center
10/2 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
10/6 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre
10/7 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
10/9 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
10/10 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
10/12 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
10/13 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
10/14 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
*Only Cenobia

Neumann proudly unveils the U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition, a strictly limited special edition of one of the most iconic studio microphones in recording history. In partnership the Bon Scott Estate.

This exclusive release honors Bon Scott, the electrifying frontman of AC/DC, and the microphone that captured the raw energy and unmistakable character of his voice on some of rock’s most influential recordings.

Based on the current production U 47 fet reissue, the Bon Scott Edition pairs the unmistakable sound of a true studio classic with bold visual elements and a premium collector’s presentation. Limited to just 300 units worldwide, it stands as both a world-class recording tool and a tribute to a defining era of rock.

Where Rock History Found Its Voice

In the 1970s, producers Harry Vanda and George Young needed a microphone that could keep up with Bon Scott’s explosive vocal style – powerful, gritty, and full of attitude. Their choice was the Neumann U 47 fet.

With its extraordinary headroom and signature midrange presence, the U 47 fet became the driving force behind Scott’s vocals on early AC/DC albums, including Let There Be Rock. It captured not just the power, but the personality – ensuring his voice cut through thunderous guitars without losing its edge.

As Harry Vanda recalls, the microphone allowed Bon’s voice to “sit best with the guitars,” delivering exactly the sound that would help define a genre.

A Studio Legend, Turned Modern Classic

Introduced in 1972 as the solid state successor to the original tube-based U 47, the U 47 fet quickly earned its reputation as a go-to microphone for loud, demanding sources. Its FET design offered remarkable headroom while retaining the unmistakable tonal authority of the U 47 family.

Since its return to production in 2014, the U 47 fet has remained a trusted choice for engineers worldwide – equally at home on vocals, amplifiers, and drums.

The Bon Scott Edition preserves this legacy in full: identical in sound and performance to the current U 47 fet reissue, delivering the same punch, clarity, and character that have made it a studio essential.

A Collector’s Piece with Attitude

The Bon Scott Edition brings a distinctive visual identity to this legendary microphone, celebrating its connection to rock history:

Matte black finish with bold Bon Scott graphics
Bon Scott’s name and signature on the microphone body
Exclusive black wooden presentation box
Collector’s booklet featuring an interview with producer Harry Vanda
Each unit is individually numbered, underscoring its rarity and collectability.

Built for Power and Presence

Engineered for the most demanding recording environments, the U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition handles up to 137 dB SPL (147 dB with pad engaged), making it perfect for:

• Powerful, high-energy vocals
• Guitar and bass amplifiers
• Kick drums and high-impact sources

Its unmistakable midrange authority and massive headroom make it the ideal choice whenever sound needs to hit hard – and cut through.

Giving Back
In the spirit of supporting the music community, Neumann and Bon Scott’s family will donate a portion of proceeds from this edition to Support Act Australia, helping artists and industry professionals in need.

Availability
The U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition will launch on July 9, 2026, marking what would have been Bon Scott’s 80th birthday.

In Europe and Asia, the U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition will be available from select dealers.

In North and South America, it will be sold exclusively through Sweetwater and Guitar Center.

With only 300 units available worldwide, this special edition is set to become an instant classic.

For more information, visit the product page and Bon Scott Official.

BLACK FLAG ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE 2026 U.S. TOUR

American Hardcore Punk Pioneers
BLACK FLAG
Celebrate 50 Years with Fall Tour

Austin, TX — Legendary American punk band BLACK FLAG will launch an extensive U.S. tour on September 3, 2026, at the Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado, concluding on November 1, 2026, at the House of Blues in Houston, Texas.

The tour spans more than 45 cities nationwide, with stops across the Mountain West, Midwest, East Coast, Southeast, Southwest, and California.

Founding guitarist Greg Ginn is joined by Max Zanelly on lead vocals, David Rodriguez on bass, and Bryce Weston on drums.

Following recent U.S. and European touring, BLACK FLAG returns with a revitalized lineup and a set drawing from its influential catalog. The tour offers both longtime fans and new audiences the chance to experience the band live in intimate club and theater settings.

Additional performances are planned for January and April 2027, including dates in California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and other markets.

Tickets and further information are available through individual venues and BLACK FLAG’s official channels.

BLACK FLAG – 2026 U.S. TOUR DATES

09.03.26 – BELLY UP – ASPEN, CO
09.04.26 – SUNSHINE STUDIOS LIVE – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
09.05.26 – FOX THEATER – BOULDER, CO
09.06.26 – ACES HIGH SALOON – SALT LAKE CITY, UT
09.08.26 – SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB – BOISE, ID
09.09.26 – COVELLITE THEATRE – BUTTE, MT
09.10.26 – PUB STATION – BILLINGS, MT
09.11.26 – THE NEWBERRY – GREAT FALLS, MT
09.13.26 – THE AQUARIUM – FARGO, ND
09.14.26 – BIG’S BAR – SIOUX FALLS, SD
09.15.26 – THE REGENCY LIVE – SPRINGFIELD, MO
09.16.26 – RECORDBAR – KANSAS CITY, MO
09.18.26 – THE VENUE – CADILLAC, MI
09.19.26 – TOKEN LOUNGE – WESTLAND, MI
09.20.26 – MERCURY MUSIC LOUNGE – LAKEWOOD, OH
09.22.26 – YETI MUSIC CAFÉ – SUTTON, WV
09.23.26 – CRAFTHOUSE – PITTSBURGH, PA
09.24.26 – ELECTRIC CITY – BUFFALO, NY
09.25.26 – PUTNAM PLACE – SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
09.26.26 – RITZ THEATRE – SCRANTON, PA
09.27.26 – NIKKI LOPEZ – PHILADELPHIA, PA
09.29.26 – EMBER MUSIC HALL – RICHMOND, VA
09.30.26 – ELEVATION 27 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
10.01.26 – HUB CITY VINYL – HAGERSTOWN, MD
10.02.26 – 40 WATT – ATHENS, GA
10.03.26 – OPEN CHORD – KNOXVILLE, TN
10.04.26 – GROUND ZERO – SPARTANBURG, SC
10.06.26 – THC LIVE – JACKSONVILLE, FL
10.07.26 – BRASS MUG – TAMPA, FL
10.08.26 – WEST END TRADING CO. – SANFORD, FL
10.09.26 – VINYL MUSIC HALL – PENSACOLA, FL
10.11.26 – THE SHRINE – TULSA, OK
10.12.26 – THE LIBERTY – ROSWELL, NM
10.13.26 – SISTER – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
10.14.26 – THE REBEL LOUNGE – PHOENIX, AZ
10.16.26 – DEEPEND LIVE – REDONDO BEACH, CA
10.18.26 – THE POUR HOUSE – PASO ROBLES, CA
10.21.26 – TIOGA BREWERY DISTRICT – FRESNO, CA
10.22.26 – VENTURA MUSIC HALL – VENTURA, CA
10.23.26 – FELTON MUSIC HALL – FELTON, CA
10.24.26 – NAPA MUSIC HALL – NAPA, CA
10.25.26 – CORNERSTONE BERKELEY – BERKELEY, CA
10.29.26 – COOTERS BAR – EAGLE PASS, TX
10.30.26 – ESPEE – SAN ANTONIO, TX
10.31.26 – AM/FM – DALLAS, TX
11.01.26 – HOUSE OF BLUES – HOUSTON, TX

All tour dates are subject to change.

Additional 2027 tour dates have also been announced.

ABOUT BLACK FLAG
Formed in Southern California in 1976, BLACK FLAG is one of the most influential bands in American underground music. Founded by Greg Ginn, the band helped shape the sound, attitude, and independent ethos of hardcore punk.

Through SST Records, BLACK FLAG played a key role in developing independent touring and music distribution. Their catalog—including Damaged, My War, Slip It In, Loose Nut, and In My Head—continues to influence generations of artists across punk, hardcore, metal, and alternative music.

BLACK FLAG remains active internationally, delivering uncompromising live performances to audiences worldwide.

ANTHRAX + Z2 REUNITE FOR NOT:
THE ILLUSTRATED ORAL HISTORY OF ANTHRAX,
AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC ALBUM

THRASH METAL LEGENDS SCOTT IAN, CHARLIE BENANTE, FRANK BELLO, JOEY BELLADONNA AND JON DONAIS SHARE THEIR WILDEST ANTHRAX STORIES IN THIS ALL-ILLUSTRATED GRAPHIC ALBUM

COVER ART BY BRIAN BOLLAND, J.G. JONES AND KEVIN MCVEIGH, INCLUDES A LIMITED EDITION “NOTMAN” 12” PICTURE DISC

Thrash metal pioneers Anthrax have reunited with Z2 for NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax, an original graphic album that transforms the band’s legendary four-decade journey into a fully illustrated rollercoaster ride. Featuring candid, firsthand stories from Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, and Jon Donais, the graphic album captures the band’s most unforgettable moments, onstage triumphs, backstage chaos, and enduring legacy in sequential art form. It’s all here! From their early days stalking Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and KISS to befriending a young Metallica and Pantera to mixing it up with their NYC cohorts the Beastie Boys and Public Enemy, no stone was left unturned – including their infamous Married… With Children episode!

Arriving March 16 2027, the release also features cover art by acclaimed artists Brian Bolland, J.G. Jones, and Kevin McVeigh, and includes a limited-edition “Notman” 12-inch picture disc, making it an essential collectible for Anthrax fans and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. The band’s incredible history is brought to life by some of the most respected names in underground art and comics, including Peter Bagge (Hate) Jay Howell (Bob’s Burgers) Danny Hellman (Legal Action Comics), Sean Pryor (The Illustrated Al), Erik Rodriguez (Hispanic Batman), Steve Chanks (Guitar World), Patrick J. McQuade (MAD Magazine), Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts), Sawblade (Terrorat), Brent Engstrom (Garbage Pail Kids), John Bergin (Golgothika), Abimael Hernandez (Frizzle Fry), Montos (Blondie), Zach Gross (Space Junk Punks), Pat Moriarity (The Rocket, Real Stuff), JayJay Jackson (Marvel, Valiant), Franco Aureliani (Tiny Titans), Steve Kurth (Dee Snider), Luke McGarry (Vans Warped Tour) Gavin Schultz (Kickflip Comics), and Maan House (Estuary).

For more than four decades, Anthrax has stood as one of heavy music’s most influential and enduring forces. As a member of the legendary “Big Four” of thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth, the band helped define a genre that reshaped the sound of modern metal while inspiring countless artists across generations. Known for their blistering musicianship, sharp wit, and willingness to push creative boundaries, Anthrax also helped bridge the worlds of metal and hip-hop through their groundbreaking collaboration with Public Enemy on “Bring the Noise,” proving that heavy music could evolve without losing its edge. Their relentless innovation, iconic catalog, and lasting cultural impact have cemented Anthrax as one of the most respected and influential bands in the history of heavy music. The multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated New York hard rock titans’ long-awaited 12th full-length studio album CURSUM PERFICIO is out September 18 via Megaforce Records. CURSUM PERFICIO marks the band’s first record in ten years since 2016’s For All Kings, which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200.

When asked about NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax, Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante said “Being a band for 40+ years you have stories, you have experiences, and the way we’re telling the stories and experiences with Z2 is a great way for us and the fans to actually visualize these little stories in comic book form. I think once people see it, they’ll get a laugh out of it because these stories are true! Nothing is fabricated here. I think you’re gonna enjoy these stories, these great artists, and this new collaboration between Anthrax and Z2!”

“When it comes to Anthrax, there’s never a question of if we’ll work together again—it’s when.” adds Z2 President, Josh Bernstein. “They’re one of the most innovative, fearless bands in heavy metal, and every collaboration pushes us to raise our game. The response to our first graphic novel proved that Anthrax fans want more than memorabilia—they want unforgettable art and experiences. This new graphic album delivers exactly that. It’s louder, bigger, and more ambitious than anything we’ve done together before, and we’re incredibly proud to unleash this metal thrashing madness together.”

The 108-page book is available as a deluxe edition and a signed, limited Platinum edition, which is presented in Z2’s 12” x 12” Graphic Album format with slipcase and three (3) art prints by Brian Bolland, Kevin McVeigh and JG Jones and a special 24” x 12” foldout Anthrax “Hair History” poster by Cojo! Art Juggernaut. A standard 9” x 9” retail edition will also be available for purchase at Barnes and Noble and Amazon, as well as fine independent book and comic stores worldwide.

Arriving March 16 2027, preorder yours today at: https://z2comics.com/anthraxcollection

BAYSIDE ANNOUNCE FALL 2026 HEADLINE TOUR

DRIVEWAYS + GRAVE SECRETS TO APPEAR

UPCOMING FESTIVAL APPEARANCES INCLUDE WARPED TOUR, RIOT FEST, + MORE

Queens punk rock icons BAYSIDE — Anthony Raneri (vocals, guitar), Jack O’Shea (guitar, vocals), Nick Ghanbarian (bass, vocals), and Chris Guglielmo (drums) — are pleased to announce their Fall 2026 tour plans. They will hit the road on a headline run that kicks off September 15 in Fort Collins, Colorado and runs through October 10 in Louisville, Kentucky. Driveways and Grave Secrets will serve as support.

Bayside will also appear at several festivals, including Warped Tour, Riot Fest, and more.

All dates are below. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at this location.

BAYSIDE ON TOUR:
SUMMER FESTIVALS:

7/23 — Patchogue, NY — Great South Bay Music Festival
7/25 — Long Beach, CA — VANS Warped Tour
8/14 — North Ridgeville, OH — The Afterburner Ohio Music Festival

WITH DRIVEWAYS + GRAVE SECRETS:

9/15—Fort Collins, CO—Washington’s
9/16—Omaha, NE—The Waiting Room
9/18—Chicago, IL—Riot Fest*
9/20—Grand Rapids, MI—Elevation
9/22—Rochester, NY—Anthology
9/23—Providence, RI— Fete Ballroom
9/25—Pittsburgh, PA—Four Chord Music Festival*
9/26—Richmond, VA—The Canal Club+
9/27—New Haven, CT—Toad’s Place
9/29—Asheville, NC—The Orange Peel
9/30—Charleston, SC—Charleston Music Hall
10/2—New Orleans, LA—House of Blues New Orleans
10/3— Birmingham, AL—Workplay Soundstage
10/4— Fayetteville, AR—George’s Majestic Lounge
10/6—San Antonio, TX— Rock Box
10/8—Lawrence, KS— Liberty Hall
10/9—Indianapolis, IN— Hi-Fi Annex
10/10—Louisville, KY— Mercury Ballroom

*Festival
+No Driveways