GWAR Ride Again
A Unique Take on “Pink Pony Club”
Marks Record-Breaking Seventh A.V. Undercover Appearance

Watch the Performance HERE

The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour Kicks Off March 19th

Having apparently run out of rules to follow, records to respect, and institutions to leave uncorrupted, intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR have returned to The A.V. Club’s iconic A.V. Undercover series for a record-breaking seventh appearance, officially surpassing their own previous record in the process.

This time, GWAR set their sights on Chappell Roan’s modern pop anthem “Pink Pony Club,” transforming the song’s glitter-drenched celebration of identity and self-expression into a full-scale alien-metal spectacle. What begins as euphoric pop catharsis quickly mutates into towering riffs, theatrical chaos, and the unmistakable sensory assault that has defined GWAR for four decades.

“As we put together the song list for A.V. Undercover season 10, we knew this iconic pairing had to happen,” says Danette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief of The A.V. Club. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this landmark season of Undercover than seeing GWAR on the stage in their heels hooves, singing ‘Pink Pony Club.’”

The Berzerker Blöthar adds:

“‘Pink Pony Club’ is about embracing exile from a boring, shitty world and remaking yourself into whatever you want—be who you are, be who you aren’t, piss people off, we don’t care!”

GWAR’s return further solidifies their singular relationship with A.V. Undercover. Over the years, the band has become the series’ most frequent, most destructive, and most shameless repeat offenders, previously dismantling songs by artists ranging from Kansas and Billy Ocean to Cyndi Lauper, AC/DC, Pet Shop Boys, and even the Barbie soundtrack. With this seventh appearance, GWAR now stands alone atop a record they themselves refuse to stop breaking.

Watch GWAR Perform “Pink Pony Club” on A.V. Undercover HERE

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

LAMB OF GOD’S TENTH ALBUM, INTO OBLIVION,
ARRIVES MARCH 13 VIA EPIC RECORDS
PRE-ORDERS: https://Lamb-of-God.lnk.to/IntoOblivionAlbum

TITLE TRACK OUT NOW

NORTH AMERICAN INTO OBLIVION TOUR KICKS OFF ON MARCH 17

“Into Oblivion” video directed by Tom Flynn and Mike Watts

Lamb of God have set a March 13 release date for their new album, Into Oblivion (Epic Records), marking the band’s first full-length release in four years.

Into Oblivion finds Lamb of God embracing their position as modern metal veterans, beholden to no one, with nothing left to prove. The 10-song collection references the band’s roots, doubles down on their signature groove, and expands their approach, resulting in an album that feels both deliberate and untethered.

News of Into Oblivion’s March arrival is accompanied by the debut of its title track, “Into Oblivion,” alongside a video (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/IntoOblivionOfficial) directed by Tom Flynn and Mike Watts. Aggressive and as unforgiving as ever, the song pairs the band’s musical ferocity with psychologically charged lyrics.

“For me, the album is about having the space to breathe creatively and not feeling like we have to keep up with any trend or expectation,” guitarist Mark Morton shares. “It feels nice to be untethered from any agenda beyond rallying around the notion of, ‘Let’s just make music that we think is cool,’ which is really where it all started.”

Vocalist Randy Blythe doesn’t mince words on why the band decided to name the album Into Oblivion, saying candidly: “Because that’s where we’re heading. In general, the album is about the ongoing and rapid breakdown of the social contract, particularly here in America. Things are acceptable now that would’ve horrified people just 20 years ago.”

In the months leading up to today’s announcement, the metal veterans released a pair of blistering singles that offered listeners a taste of the album’s range. “Sepsis,” the band’s first new song since 2022, paid homage to the early ‘90s Richmond underground that shaped Lamb of God’s formative years. Consequence, in their Heavy Song of the Week feature, noted the track’s fresh approach, saying “Morton’s riffs are bruising at this slower pace,” and adding that Blythe bellows “like a heavy metal Nick Cave.” “Parasocial Christ” followed, evoking classic Lamb of God with a three-minute onslaught that Revolver dubbed an “anti-tech thrasher.”

Produced and mixed by longtime studio collaborator Josh Wilbur, Into Oblivion was recorded across multiple locations tied closely to the band’s identity. Drums were tracked in Richmond, Va., with guitars and bass recorded at Morton’s home studio. Blythe recorded his vocals at the legendary Total Access studio in Redondo Beach, Calif., the birthplace of seminal punk records by Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, and Descendents.

Album pre-orders, including multiple limited-edition vinyl variants and signed copies, are available now (https://shop.lamb-of-god.com/collections/into-oblivion). An unannounced first pressing of the album was quietly posted on the band’s website earlier this week, and sold out immediately.

Into Oblivion tracklisting:

1. Into Oblivion
2. Parasocial Christ
3. Sepsis
4. The Killing Floor
5. El Vacío
6. St. Catherine’s Wheel
7. Blunt Force Blues
8. Bully
9. A Thousand Years
10. Devise/Destroy

Lamb of God previously announced a Spring North American tour in what promises to be the heaviest trek of 2026. Joined by Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg, the tour kicks off on March 17. Tickets and VIP packages are on-sale now via Lamb-of-god.com/tour.

Into Oblivion North American tour dates:

March 17 National Harbor, MD The Theater MGM National Harbor
March 19 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
March 20 Toronto, ON GCT Theatre
March 22 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
March 24 Minneapolis, MN Armory
March 25 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
March 27 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
March 28 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
March 30 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds
March 31 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater
April 1 Vancouver, BC PNE Forum
April 3 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
April 4 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater
April 5 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
April 7 Albuquerque, NM Revel Entertainment Center
April 10 Austin, TX Moody Amphitheater
April 11 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
April 12 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
April 14 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium
April 15 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
April 16 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
April 18 Reading, PA Santander Arena
April 19 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome
April 21 Buffalo, NY Buffalo RiverWorks
April 23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
April 25 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
April 26 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Additional 2026 tour dates:

May 9 Daytona Beach, FL Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
May 17 Dayton, OH Welcome to Rockville
May 20 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico
July 24 Istanbul, TR Bonus Parkorman
July 25 – 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock
July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air
August 3 Leipzig, DE Haus Auensee
August 5 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air
August 6 – 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air
August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air
August 11 Copenhagen, DK K.B. Hallen
August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze
August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival
August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest
October 30 – November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat

GIBSON FILMS
LAUNCHES 2026 MUSIC DOCUSERIES
“IOMMI: THE GODFATHER OF HEAVY METAL”
VOLUME ONE PREMIERES WORLDWIDE TODAY

WATCH HERE

Featuring Interviews with Tony Iommi, Brian May, SLASH, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud, and more

Click on the image to play Volume One “Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal,” the new limited docuseries from Gibson Films, streaming now on Gibson TV.

Watch/share Volume One “Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal” HERE.

NASHVILLE, TN – Gibson Films—the storytelling studio from Gibson dedicated to original, artist-driven content that celebrates music history, culture, and the instruments that shape sound—proudly announces the worldwide premiere of Volume One of its new limited music docuseries, Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal, streaming exclusively via Gibson TV throughout 2026. Watch the global premiere of Volume One—the first installment of the limited series—out now WATCH HERE.

From the smokestacks of Birmingham, England, to stages around the globe, Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal traces the life and legacy of Tony Iommi, the pioneering guitarist whose sound and vision forged the foundations of heavy metal. Beginning with his working-class upbringing and the birth of Black Sabbath, the series shows how Iommi’s genre-defining riffs and groundbreaking albums reshaped rock, ignited a global movement, and inspired generations to pick up the guitar.

Volume One features Tony’s music history and a deep dive his massive influence on countless other luminaries of heavy music with in-depth interviews with Tony Iommi and a star-studded lineup of peers and disciples—including Brian May, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud, Scott Ian, John 5, Phil Anselmo, and Blackie Lawless—plus appearances by Tom Morello and Troy Van Leeuwen, and firsthand accounts from Birmingham icons Rob Halford and Justin Broadrick.

The series examines how Iommi’s innovations—and the groundbreaking work of Black Sabbath—continue to reverberate across musical styles and eras, cementing their legacy as the architects of one of the most enduring and influential genres in modern music history.

“I’m very grateful to Gibson for this new documentary series and for honouring my role in the story of heavy metal” says Tony Iommi. “Hearing the kind words from so many incredible artists is really humbling. Thank you all for telling the story with such heart—and to the fans who’ve kept it alive. Long may it continue!”

“Tony Iommi is the godfather of heavy metal—the creator, the sonic architect, the rifflord who started it all. El Padrino, as I like to call him” says Cesar Gueikian, President and CEO of Gibson. “It’s an incredible honor for all of us at Gibson to pay tribute to Tony with this epic Gibson Films release.”

“No matter what regional metal scene or sub genre we explored, every artist we interviewed always pointed the finger back to Tony” adds Mark Agnesi, Director of Brand Experience at Gibson. “He is the Riff Lord!!!!”

“Tony Iommi remains the undisputed godfather of heavy metal. Through his iconic riffs and uncompromising vision, he gave birth to a sound that was rooted in darkness and became the foundation for generations of musicians,” continues Todd Harapiak, Media Director at Gibson and Producer of the series. “It’s been truly remarkable to have so many artists unite for this series and hear how Black Sabbath changed the course of their musical lives. The Godfather of Heavy Metal not only celebrates the journey of Lord Iommi and Sabbath but also shines a light on the stories of the countless bands who carried their torch forward.”

Parents hated it. Their kids loved it. As the Summer of Love faded, an ominous new sound rose from Birmingham—Tony Iommi was its architect. His genre-defining riffs with Black Sabbath birthed a musical language that became a way of life, uniting millions through rebellion, passion, and a relentless sound that refuses to fade.

Volume One of Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal is streaming now, worldwide, exclusively on Gibson TV, WATCH HERE.

Read more about the show on the Gibson Gazette HERE.

MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026
Adds AROMORED SAINT, JOHN BUSH + More

Now welcoming JOHN BUSH (performing songs from his ANTHRAX era), ARMORED SAINT, WAKING THE CADAVER, 9 DEAD, CARDIAC ARREST, THE SUFFERING, GORED EMBRACE, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE, WEEKEND NACHOS, CASTRATOR, VISCERAL DISGORGE, DIRT, + THE CROSSES perform DIE KREUZEN

The festival will return to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4!

GET TICKETS HERE

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to continue to announce another wave of bands to its already stacked lineup! In addition to previously announced headliners Acid Bath (Friday), Killswitch Engage (Saturday), and Ministry (Sunday), the festival now welcomes JOHN BUSH, who will be performing songs from his ANTHRAX era, ARMORED SAINT, WAKING THE CADAVER, 9 DEAD, CARDIAC ARREST, THE SUFFERING, GORED EMBRACE, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE, WEEKEND NACHOS, CASTRATOR, VISCERAL DISGORGE, DIRT, + THE CROSSES perform DIE KREUZEN to the lineup, with more still TBA! The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4!

Co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments, “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome a true pioneer in the genre & one of the best voices in metal. The one & only John Bush! Catch him Saturday, June 6 with Armored Saint & again Sunday, June 7, performing his Anthrax era songs. These are must see sets at MMF 2026!”

The current lineup and day splits can be found below with more bands still TBA!

Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.

The Metal Fest Pre-Party kicks off the weekend on Thursday, June 4, hosted by Jamey Jasta and friends + special guests TBA. Pre-Party tickets are free with the purchase of a three-day pass.

Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.

The current day splits are as follows with more TBA:

Friday, June 5:

Acid Bath
Obituary
Agalloch (Retrospective Set)
Iron Reagan
Pallbearer
Hirax
NunSlaughter
Master
Weekend Nachos
Morta Skuld
Polkadot Cadaver
Dusk
Jeffrey Nothing
Cardiac Arrest
Thanatotic Desire
Eyes of the Living
Misery
DIRT
+more TBA

Saturday, June 6:

Killswitch Engage
Suicidal Tendencies
Power Trip
Agalloch (‘Ashes Against the Grain’ Set)
After the Burial
NAILS
Armored Saint
Havok
Prong
Weekend Nachos
Internal Bleeding
Macabre
Belushi Speed Ball
Sworn Enemy
Castrator
Casket Robbery
Human Artifacts
Brick by Brick
Threnody
The Suffering
Striking 13
+ more TBA

Sunday, June 7:

Ministry
All Shall Perish
Integrity
UADA
Cyco Miko
Waking the Cadaver
Deadguy
Visceral Disgorge
Incite
9 Dead
Gored Embrace
Lecherous Nocturne
The Crosses performs Die Kreuzen
Dead by Wednesday
Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre
Trip to the Morgue
Dark Horse Prophet
+ more TBA

Stay tuned for the next wave of bands – you don’t wanna miss this!

BLACK VEIL BRIDES kick off 2026 with “CERTAINTY”

The new SONG and MUSIC VIDEO is OUT NOW

Click here to watch music video

Black Veil Brides are ushering in the new year with the release of their powerful new single and music video, “Certainty.”

The single will appear on the upcoming album from the band comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma — due for release via Spinefarm later this year—and is available now on all digital service providers here: https://blackveilbrides.lnk.to/Certainty.

“The concept of ‘Certainty’ is central to this record and appears throughout the album,” explains Biersack. “The song was inspired by the film Conclave, particularly its reflections on religious certainty and how rigid belief systems can become prisons of our own making. When certainty hardens, curiosity, growth, and the willingness to change become impossible. Much of today’s political and social discourse exists inside these echo chambers of absolute belief, and that tension drives the narrative of this record.”

To coincide with the release, Black Veil Brides have unveiled a striking new music video for “Certainty,” directed by George Gallardo Kattah (Chelsea Wolfe, Maneskin) and filmed while the band was on tour in Colombia. Featuring stunning cinematography and an intensity reminiscent of an A24 motion picture, the video mirrors the song’s themes. Further, it exemplifies the bold visual identity Black Veil Brides have cultivated throughout their career.

The music video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dk9DI5C4Ss.

Biersack adds, “This was the final song written and recorded for the album. It started from an idea Jake sent over, and it came together quickly over the course of a few days. It felt essential both narratively and musically, capturing the overall tone of what we’re aiming for. The music video, directed by George Gallardo Kattah and his team in Bogotá, Colombia, is one of our favorites we’ve ever done. His interpretation of fear and pride as biblical twins is stunning, and the visuals are incredible.”

More information on Black Veil Brides 7th studio album will be available soon.

With Two Days Until Their Self-Titled Eighth Studio Album is Available Worldwide, Rockers ALTER BRIDGE Return With New Track “Scales Are Falling”

Watch the Visualizer HERE | Pre-Order Alter Bridge HERE

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

With their self-titled eighth studio album arriving worldwide in just two days, ALTER BRIDGE return with the final song to be released ahead of the album’s official launch. “Scales Are Falling” is another signature rocker from the acclaimed quartet—Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums).

The track explores the moment of realization that comes with uncovering deception, and the emotional impact that truth can carry once it’s revealed.

Myles Kennedy explains:
“It’s when you realize the reality of a situation where you’ve been deceived. You see the truth and how harsh it is.”

“Scales Are Falling” is available now across all digital service providers. The accompanying visualizer—created by Marcin Pospiech (Nine Inch Nails, Tool – @reinfected.me)—is also out today and can be seen below.

Mark Tremonti adds:
“I was excited for this one. It has an atmospheric vibe with a lot of peaks, valleys, and moods. I solo over the bridge, and Myles plays the outro.”

Watch the Visualizer for “Scales Are Falling” HERE:

With more than two decades as one of rock’s most consistently acclaimed bands, ALTER BRIDGE continue to push forward. Renowned for their towering riffs, infectious melodies, and masterful guitar interplay, the quartet will release their self-titled eighth studio album on January 9, 2026,via Napalm Records. As Blabbermouth.net recently noted, “More than 20 years in, ALTER BRIDGE keep showing they’re here to stay.” Physical formats are available for preorder now at https://www.lnk.to/AB-AlterBridge.

The forthcoming album features 12 brand-new tracks that rank among the band’s most compelling work to date. Songs such as “Rue the Day,” “Disregarded,” and “What Are You Waiting For” stand tall alongside staples from the ALTER BRIDGE catalog. “Trust in Me” highlights the powerful vocal chemistry between Kennedy and Tremonti, with Myles leading the verses and Mark commanding the chorus—an approach they reverse on the crushingly heavy “Tested and Able.” “Hang by a Thread” is primed for the live stage, channeling the energy of fan-favorite anthems, while album closer “Slave to Master” delivers an epic finale and marks the longest track the band has ever recorded.

The album’s first single, “Silent Divide,” continues its ascent at Active Rock radio and is approaching six million views on YouTube. Longtime producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette once again joined the band for the project, which was recorded over two months this spring at the legendary 5150 Studios in California and at Baskette’s studio in Florida.

Pre-Order your Copy of Alter Bridge HERE

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

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

[LP Box incl. 2-LP Gatefold SPLIT BLACK/MILK, 12p Booklet, 5-Track Bonus Picture Vinyl in Plastic Sleeve, Artprint (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)]

[LP Box incl. 2-LP Gatefold SPLIT BLACK/MILK, 12p Booklet, 5-Track Bonus Picture Vinyl in Plastic Sleeve, Artprint (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)]To coincide with the new album, ALTER BRIDGE will hit the road in support of the release on the What Lies Within Tour. The 31-date European run kicks off January 15 in Germany and wraps March 5 in Nottingham, UK, with Daughtry and Sevendust joining as special guests. The band has also announced a headlining U.S. tour featuring Filter or Sevendust and Tim Montana on select dates. The trek begins April 25 in Orlando, FL and concludes May 24 in Tampa, FL.

Full ticketing information and VIP package details can be found at www.alterbridge.com.

European What Lies Within Tour 2026:
Jan 15 – HAMBURG, GERMANY – Sporthalle
Jan 17 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Jan 18 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Jan 20 – STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Annexet
Jan 22 – HELSINKI, FINLAND – Ice Hall Black Box
Jan 24 – COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – KB Hallen
Jan 25 – BERLIN, GERMANY – Columbiahalle
Jan 27 – GLIWICE, POLAND – Prezero Arena Gliwice
Jan 28 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Barba Negra
Jan 30 – VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Gasometer
Jan 31 – ZAGREB, CROATIA – Bocarski Dom
Feb 02 – ROME, ITALY – Atlantico
Feb 03 – BERGAMO, ITALY – ChorusLive Arena
Feb 05 – ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The Hall
Feb 06 – LYON, FRANCE – Halle Tony Garnier
Feb 08 – BARCELONA, SPAIN – Razzmatazz 1
Feb 10 – LISBON, PORTUGAL – Sagres Campo Pequeno
Feb 12 – MADRID, SPAIN – Palacio Vistalegre
Feb 13 – BORDEAUX, FRANCE – Arkea Arena
Feb 15 – LUXEMBOURG, LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal
Feb 17 – OBERHAUSEN, GERMANY – Oberhausen Turbinenhalle
Feb 18 – PARIS, FRANCE – Zenith
Feb 20 – MUNICH, GERMANY – Zenith
Feb 22 – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Ziggo Dome
Feb 23 – BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Ancienne Belgique
Feb 25 – NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM – Utilita Arena
Feb 26 – MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – AO Arena
Feb 28 – DUBLIN, IRELAND – 3Arena
Mar 02 – GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – OVO Hydro
Mar 04 – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The O2
Mar 05 – NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – Motorpoint Arena

Jun 27 – CARDIFF, WALES – Blackbird Festival @ Cardiff Castle

What Lies Within U.S. Tour
Apr 25 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues – TM
Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy – 7D/TM
Apr 28 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center – F/TM
Apr 29 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom – F/TM
May 1 – Tulsa, OK – Osage Casino Hotel, Skyline Event Center – F/TM
May 2 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha – F/TM
May 5 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center – F/TM
May 6 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed – F/TM
May 9 – Atlantic City, NJ – Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – F
May 10 – Boston, MA – Citizen House of Blues Boston – F/TM
May 12 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount – F/TM
May 13 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater – F/TM
May 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre – F/TM
May 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit – F/TM
May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle – 7D/TM
May 22 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company – F/TM
May 24 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center – F/TM

FOREIGNER announces their 50th Anniversary Year kick off on February 25th in Beaver Creek, Colorado. This is followed by an orchestral tour that commences with a March residency at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas and culminates in an appearance with the San Diego Symphony.

In April, FOREIGNER will tour Florida with special guest, original vocalist Lou Gramm as they present ‘FOREIGNER 4 Deluxe’, a presentation of ‘4’ in its entirety together with many of the band’s Top 10 hit songs.

The 50th Anniversary tour will continue throughout June in Europe with a 26-date tour that includes sold out shows throughout Germany, UK, Switzerland, and Scandinavia.

On July 23rd, FOREIGNER will commence a co-headline tour with rock & roll legends Lynyrd Skynyrd as they rock through an itinerary of amphitheaters throughout the United States.

FOREIGNER Skis into 50th Anniversary Year on February 25, 2026
With A Colorado Snow Country Tour

The first rehearsal of the band that would become FOREIGNER took place in New York on February 25th, 1976. Al Greenwood, the first band member recruited by Mick Jones reflects,

“This was the day I first heard “Feels Like The First Time” and I knew we had something very special.”

One of rock and roll’s most enduring and influential bands, FOREIGNER, will launch their historic 50th Anniversary Year on February 25 in Beaver Creek, Colorado, commemorating five decades of chart-topping hits, worldwide touring, and musical legacy. The milestone celebration will continue throughout 2027 when the band marks the 50th anniversary of the March 8th, 1977 release of its iconic self-titled debut album, Foreigner. FOREIGNER band members Luis Maldonado on lead vocals, Jeff Pilson on bass, Michael Bluestein keyboards, and Bruce Watson on guitar will present a very special acoustic performance of the band’s hits on the very day of the 50th anniversary at the Vilar PAC in Beaver Creek.

Throughout 2026, audiences can expect to see FOREIGNER in multiple formats. The acoustic run of shows in Colorado’s premier ski resorts will be followed by an orchestral tour that commences with a March residency at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas and culminates in an appearance with the San Diego Symphony. In April, FOREIGNER will tour Florida with special guest, original vocalist Lou Gramm as they present ‘FOREIGNER 4 Deluxe’, a presentation of ‘4’ in its entirety together with many of the band’s Top 10 hit songs.

The 50th Anniversary tour will continue throughout June in Europe with a 26-date tour that includes sold out shows throughout Germany, UK, Switzerland, and Scandinavia. On July 23rd, FOREIGNER will commence a co-headline tour with rock & roll legends Lynyrd Skynyrd as they rock through an itinerary of amphitheaters throughout the United States.

At the heart of FOREIGNER’s legacy is founder Mick Jones, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee whose visionary songwriting, unmistakable guitar work, and musical leadership have guided the band through decades of innovation and influence.

Says Mick Jones, “When I started FOREIGNER in 1976, I never could have imagined that these songs would carry us through fifty years and still resonate with audiences around the world. This anniversary is a celebration not just of the music, but of the fans who have been with us every step of the way.”

The band’s groundbreaking debut album, Foreigner, produced timeless hits including “Feels Like The First Time,” “Cold As Ice,” and “Long, Long Way From Home.” Subsequent albums delivered an unstoppable string of rock classics such as “Urgent,” “Juke Box Hero,” and “Waiting For A Girl Like You”—the latter helping the album 4 dominate the Billboard charts at #1. Their fifth studio album, Agent Provocateur, defined the sound of the mid-1980s with the global #1 ballad “I Want To Know What Love Is,” following the record-breaking success of “Waiting For A Girl Like You.”

With more Top 10 hits than Journey, and as many as Fleetwood Mac, FOREIGNER features strongly in every category in Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time” listing. At times, the band’s weekly catalog sales have eclipsed those of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Aerosmith and most of their Classic Rock peers (Source: Nielsen SoundScan). With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million.

Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit and member of Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” Rock & Roll Hall of Famers FOREIGNER still rock the charts 50 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard album chart success. Audio and video streams of FOREIGNER’s hits are approaching 20 million per week. FOREIGNER‘s catalog sales were recently celebrated in Business Insider as hitting the Top 40 among the Best Selling Music Artists of All Time. FOREIGNER is Luis Carlos Maldonado on lead vocals and guitar, noted Dokken bassist Jeff Pilson, Michael Bluestein on keyboards, lead guitarist Bruce Watson, and Chris Frazier on drums.

For more information, tour dates, and anniversary updates, visit: ForeignerOnline.com

PUSCIFER RELEASE “IMPETUOUS” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM, NORMAL ISN’T (FEBRUARY 6, PUSCIFER ENTERTAINMENT/ALCHEMY RECORDINGS/BMG)
PRE-ORDER: https://Puscifer.lnk.to/NormalIsnt

VISUALIZER PREVIEWS FORTHCOMING PUSCIFER COMIC BOOK SERIES: “TALES FROM THE PUSCIVERSE”

“Don’t Lead, Move, or Follow. Let’s Just Dance.”

Kicking off the new year, Puscifer release “ImpetuoUs,” a third and final preview of the band’s highly-anticipated album, Normal Isn’t, arriving Feb. 6 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG.

“I’m looking forward to hearing where this song takes people,” Maynard James Keenan says. “As the writers, we forget that in a way, we are carpenters and that we’ve been with this song since it was a pile of lumber. Our Perspective may differ from the final occupant of this space we’ve constructed. Shelter, Bridge or Gallows, Coffin? Curious to find out.”

The accompanying visualizer offers a first look at the Puscifer comic book series, “Tales From The Pusciverse.” The debut issue spotlights the character Bellendia Black, originally introduced in the “Pendulum” video. Additional details about the series, launching in tandem with Normal Isn’t, will be announced soon.

Puscifer has previously released two tracks from the 11-song album: “Self Evident,” a song that Stereogum called “gnarly” while noting Keenan and Carina Round “operatically growl” on the four-minute outing, and “Pendulum,” a nod to the post-punk underground of the 1980s that Consequence said sounds like the “lovechild of Bauhaus and Sisters of Mercy.”

Written and recorded across Arizona, Los Angeles, and on the road during last year’s Sessanta tour, the album blends the dark electronics and sharp humor Puscifer is known for with a more spontaneous creative process. “From the outset, we had discussed an element of rawness and edge, which guitar brings,” shares Mat Mitchell, who co-produced the album. “We got rid of the guard rails and made the music more aggressive.”

“Normal Isn’t reflects this time we are living in,” Keenan adds. “As storytellers and artists, our job is to observe, interpret, and report. We take in our environment and share what we see, and what we see around us does not appear normal. Not by a long shot.”

Album guests include Greg Edwards (bass), Gunnar Olsen (drums), and Sarah Jones (drums) with guests Tony Levin (bass on “Normal Isn’t” and “Seven One”), Danny Carey (drums on “Seven One”) and Mr. Ian Ross (father of Atticus Ross, who narrates “Seven One”).

Normal Isn’t is available now for pre-order and pre-saves (https://Puscifer.lnk.to/NormalIsnt), including multiple limited-edition vinyl variants: standard black, indie retail orange swirl, a Zia Records tan smoke exclusive, and a Puscifer.com-only black ice and clear with black splatter. The album is also available on CD, cassette, and digitally.

Normal Isn’t cover featuring an Andrea Kowch painting

Normal Isn’t tracklisting:

1. Thrust
2. Normal Isn’t
3. Bad Wolf
4. Self Evident
5. A Public Stoning
6. The Quiet Parts
7. Mantastic
8. Pendulum
9. ImpetuoUs
10. Seven One
11. The Algorithm (Sessanta Live Mix)

Puscifer kick off their North American tour on March 20 with stops at New York’s Terminal 5, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Tickets and VIP packages are on-sale now via Puscifer.com.

Normal Isn’t North American tour dates:

March 20 Las Vegas, NV The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
March 21 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
March 24 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
March 25 Dallas, TX Music Hall at Fair Park
March 27 Nashville, TN The Pinnacle
March 28 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
March 31 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
April 1 Durham, NC DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center
April 3 Bethlehem, PA Wind Creek Event Center
April 4 Boston, MA Boch Center – Wang Theatre
April 7 New York, NY Terminal 5
April 8 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
April 10 Mashantucket, CT Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
April 11 Atlantic City, NJ Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort
April 15 Niagara Falls, ON OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
April 16 Akron, OH Akron Civic Theatre
April 18 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
April 19 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre
April 21 Louisville, KY The Louisville Palace
April 23 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
April 25 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre
April 26 Milwaukee, WI Landmark Credit Union Live
April 28 Madison, WI The Sylvee
April 30 St. Louis, MO The Factory
May 1 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre
May 3 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 5 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center
May 8 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds
May 9 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater
May 11 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre
May 13 San Diego, CA San Diego Civic Theatre
May 14 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre

Shock Rock Legends
GWAR
Announce The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour
Kicking Off in March 2026
with Special Guests Soulfly & King Parrot

Tickets On Sale This Week!

Intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR are returning to destroy stages across the United States with the announcement of The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour, a massive spring run featuring Soulfly as direct support and King Parrot opening every night. The carnage kicks off March 19th 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.

Tickets for The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour go on sale beginning Friday, December 19th at 10am local time. The artist presale begins Tuesday at 10am local time, sign up for the mailing list at GWAR.net for the code. This will be followed by a Local Presale on Wednesday, December 17th at 10am local time.

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

GWAR’s latest release ‘The Return of Gor Gor’ is out now via Pit Records. The multimedia release features three brand new GWAR songs mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge, GodCity Studios) and four live tracks captured at The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA during GWAR’s 2024 tour, mixed by Chris Ronan Murphy.

Order ‘The Return of Gor Gor’ HERE

‘The Return of Gor Gor’ Track List:
1. The Great Circus Train Disaster
2. Tyrant King
3. Lot Lizard
4. Crack In The Egg (Live)
5. The Founding Fathers (Live)
6. America Must Be Destroyed (Live)
7. Fishfuck (Live)

SCOTT STAPP is One of 2025’s Top Ten Most-Played Artists
on Billboard Year-End Chart

Three Consecutive Hit Singles Lead to Career-First as a Solo Artist
while Creed Continues to Draw Record-Breaking Crowds

Latest Solo Album, Higher Power, Out Now | Order HERE

SCOTT STAPP is one of 2025’s Top Ten most-played artists on Billboard’s year-end Mainstream Rock Airplay Artists Chart, alongside Linkin Park, Three Days Grace, Sleep Theory, Nothing More, Papa Roach, Shinedown, Pop Evil, Volbeat, and Ghost.

It is a career-first as a solo artist for Stapp, who has dominated charts since 1997 with Creed – one of the best-selling acts of the entire 2000’s decade.

The year-end ranking is the cumulative result of Stapp’s three consecutive solo Top Tens (“Higher Power,” “Black Butterfly,” “Deadman’s Trigger”) from his fourth solo album, Higher Power, out now via Napalm Records.

Released in 2024, the album debuted atop the rock charts as Stapp reunited with Creed for a tour Billboard called “one of the hottest rock tickets of the year.” By year’s end, with success on both fronts, Loudwire noted “Here’s a comeback story we can get behind. This certainly seems to be the year of Scott Stapp, who is front and center of Creed’s reunion, but also quietly has one of the year’s best solo rock records.” A year later, Stapp is wrapping 2025 with similar acclaim.

In 2026, Creed will host their fourth rock cruise, perform select festival dates, and mount their third Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival on July 18 & 19 in Tinley Park, IL. The two-day festival will be co-headlined by Limp Bizkit with Bush, Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Mammoth, Candlebox, Hoobastank, Kittie, Puddle of Mudd, Slay Squad, Sleep Theory, Verve Pipe, and more.

Order Higher Power HERE:

Higher Power track listing:
1. Higher Power
2. Deadman’s Trigger
3. When Love Is Not Enough
4. What I Deserve (feat. Yiannis Papadopoulos)
5. If These Walls Could Talk (feat. Dorothy)
6. Black Butterfly
7. Quicksand (feat. Yiannis Papadopoulos)
8. You’re Not Alone
9. Dancing in the Rain (feat. Yiannis Papadopoulos)
10. Weight of the World

CREED’S 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER OF ‘99 AND BEYOND FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH LIMP BIZKIT
AS CO-HEADLINERS

BIGGEST LINEUP YET INCLUDES CYPRESS HILL, BUSH, SEVENDUST, CANDLEBOX, AS WELL AS NEWCOMERS MAMMOTH, SLEEP THEORY, THE PRETTY WILD AND MORE

SATURDAY, JULY 18 + SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
CREDIT 1 UNION AMPHITHEATRE
TINLEY PARK, IL

Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, December 16 with Artist Presale

General Onsale Begins Friday, December 19 at 10am CST at summerof99festival.com

Rock fans, brace yourselves: multi-platinum acts CREED and Limp Bizkit will headline the 3rd Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL.

The pair, who famously clashed during the summer of 2000—are putting the past behind them for one of the most-anticipated live events of 2026.

The two-day festival features a stacked lineup of platinum-selling heavyweights and rock newcomers. On Saturday, July 18, Limp Bizkit will headline with support from Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, and Puddle of Mudd on the “Higher” main stage. The “Are You Ready” Side Stage will feature Magnolia Park, The Pretty Wild, Slay Squad and more. On Sunday, July 19, CREED will close the festival with support from Bush, Mammoth, Candlebox and Hoobastank on the “Higher” main stage. On day 2, the “Are You Ready” Side Stage will feature performances by Sleep Theory, Big Wreck, The Verve Pipe and Ashes Of Billy.

​​Now in its third year following two previous sell-outs, the Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival continues to evolve into a destination event for rock loyalists. With two days of performances, fan experiences, exclusive merch, and more, this year’s festival will be the biggest installment yet.

TICKETS: Two-day tickets will be available starting with Artist Presale beginning Tuesday, December 16 at 10am CST. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale on Friday, December 19 at 10 AM CST at summerof99festival.com.

VIP OFFERING: VIP upgrades include access to an exclusive lounge featuring private bars with signature cocktails, a dedicated merch stand, a commemorative laminate, charging stations, and a 360° photo booth. Guests will also enjoy Red Carpet Entry with a photo moment, a concierge text service for questions throughout the weekend, and more premium perks designed to elevate the festival experience. More information can be found at summerof99festival.com.

Saturday, July 18

“Higher” Main Stage
Limp Bizkit
Cypress Hill
Sevendust
Kittie
Puddle of Mudd

“Are You Ready” Side Stage
Magnolia Park
The Pretty Wild
Slay Squad

Sunday, July 19

“Higher” Main Stage
CREED
Bush
Mammoth
Candlebox
Hoobastank

“Are You Ready” Side Stage
Sleep Theory
Big Wreck
The Verve Pipe
Ashes Of Billy

Rockers ALTER BRIDGE Return With Latest Single
“Playing Aces” From Their Self-Titled Eighth Studio Album Scheduled for Release on January 9, 2026

Watch the Music Video HERE | Pre-Order Alter Bridge HERE

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

With less than six weeks until the arrival of their eighth studio album on January 9, 2026, ALTER BRIDGE return with their brand-new single, “Playing Aces.” The track bursts open with the band’s trademark dual-guitar firepower as Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums) lock into the muscular groove that has defined their sound for more than two decades. The propulsive verses build into a soaring, unforgettable chorus, highlighted by Kennedy’s declaration: “If I risked it all, I hope you’ll understand that I had to play my hand…”

“Playing Aces” is available now across all digital service providers. The accompanying music video—directed by J.T. Ibanez—is also out today and can be seen below.

Myles Kennedy explains:
“The term ‘Playing Aces’ ties in with the gambling analogy of risking everything regardless of how many times you’ve failed in life. It’s a last-ditch effort to come out on top.”

With over twenty years as one of rock’s most consistently acclaimed bands, ALTER BRIDGE continue to push forward. Renowned for their towering riffs, infectious melodies, and masterful guitar interplay, the quartet will release their self-titled eighth studio album on January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records.

Watch the Official Music Video For “Playing Aces”

he forthcoming album features 12 brand-new tracks that capture some of the band’s most compelling work to date. Songs like “Rue The Day,” “Disregarded,” and “Scales Are Falling” stand tall alongside staples from the ALTER BRIDGE catalog. “Trust In Me” showcases the powerful vocal chemistry between Kennedy and Tremonti, with Myles taking lead on the verses and Mark commanding the chorus—an approach they flip on “Tested and Able,” one of the band’s heaviest introductions to date. “Hang By a Thread” is primed for the live stage, echoing the energy of fan-favorite anthems, while album closer “Slave to Master” delivers an epic finale and marks the longest track the band has ever recorded.

The first single, “Silent Divide,” continues its ascent at Active Rock and has already surpassed 4 million views on YouTube. Longtime producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette once again joins the band for the project, recorded over two months this spring at both the legendary 5150 Studios in California and at Elvis’ studio in Florida.

Pre-Order your Copy of Alter Bridge HERE

Alter Bridge track listing:

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

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

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

[LP Box incl. 2-LP Gatefold SPLIT BLACK/MILK, 12p Booklet, 5-Track Bonus Picture Vinyl in Plastic Sleeve, Artprint (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)]To coincide with the new album, ALTER BRIDGE will hit the road in support of the release on the What Lies Within Tour. The 31-date European run kicks off January 15 in Germany and wraps March 5 in Nottingham, UK, with Daughtry and Sevendust joining as special guests. The band has also announced a headlining U.S. tour featuring Filter or Sevendust and Tim Montana on select dates. The trek begins April 25 in Orlando, FL and concludes May 24 in Tampa, FL. Full ticketing information and VIP package details can be found at www.alterbridge.com.

European What Lies Within Tour 2026:

Jan 15 – HAMBURG, GERMANY – Sporthalle
Jan 17 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Jan 18 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Jan 20 – STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Annexet
Jan 22 – HELSINKI, FINLAND – Ice Hall Black Box
Jan 24 – COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – KB Hallen
Jan 25 – BERLIN, GERMANY – Columbiahalle
Jan 27 – GLIWICE, POLAND – Prezero Arena Gliwice
Jan 28 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Barba Negra
Jan 30 – VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Gasometer
Jan 31 – ZAGREB, CROATIA – Bocarski Dom
Feb 02 – ROME, ITALY – Atlantico
Feb 03 – BERGAMO, ITALY – ChorusLive Arena
Feb 05 – ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The Hall
Feb 06 – LYON, FRANCE – Halle Tony Garnier
Feb 08 – BARCELONA, SPAIN – Razzmatazz 1
Feb 10 – LISBON, PORTUGAL – Sagres Campo Pequeno
Feb 12 – MADRID, SPAIN – Palacio Vistalegre
Feb 13 – BORDEAUX, FRANCE – Arkea Arena
Feb 15 – LUXEMBOURG, LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal
Feb 17 – OBERHAUSEN, GERMANY – Oberhausen Turbinenhalle
Feb 18 – PARIS, FRANCE – Zenith
Feb 20 – MUNICH, GERMANY – Zenith
Feb 22 – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Ziggo Dome
Feb 23 – BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Ancienne Belgique
Feb 25 – NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM – Utilita Arena
Feb 26 – MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – AO Arena
Feb 28 – DUBLIN, IRELAND – 3Arena
Mar 02 – GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – OVO Hydro
Mar 04 – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The O2
Mar 05 – NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – Motorpoint Arena

Jun 27 – CARDIFF, WALES – Blackbird Festival @ Cardiff Castle

What Lies Within U.S. Tour

Apr 25 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues – TM
Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy – 7D/TM
Apr 28 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center – F/TM
Apr 29 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom – F/TM
May 1 – Tulsa, OK – Osage Casino Hotel, Skyline Event Center – F/TM
May 2 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha – F/TM
May 5 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center – F/TM
May 6 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed – F/TM
May 9 – Atlantic City, NJ – Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – F
May 10 – Boston, MA – Citizen House of Blues Boston – F/TM
May 12 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount – F/TM
May 13 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater – F/TM
May 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre – F/TM
May 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit – F/TM
May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle – 7D/TM
May 22 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company – F/TM
May 24 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center – F/TM

NICK JONAS ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN NEARLY FIVE YEARS

SUNDAY BEST ARRIVING FEBRUARY 6TH

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE SUNDAY BEST HERE

Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated recording artist, songwriter, actor, and producer Nick Jonas officially reveals the highly-anticipated release of his new solo album, Sunday Best, arriving February 6th via Republic Records. Marking his first solo project in nearly five years, the album captures Jonas at his most open, introspective, and artistically renewed.

On the new album, Nick shares, “I’m so excited to share these new stories, candid thoughts, quiet walks home in the city, and snapshots of my life over these past few years. And while this album was made over the course of the last two years, it was truly 33 years in the making.”

Jonas first unveiled the album yesterday at his intimate Sunday Best Brunch event in Las Vegas, treating 170 fans to the first-ever live performances of several new songs off the project. He was also joined by Daniel Wall of Behind The Wall Podcast for a thoughtful conversation exploring the inspirations, stories, and creative journey behind the album, as well as various album collaborators, including JP Saxe, Josette Maskin of MUNA, Blush, and Ryan Daly. See photos and videos from the event HERE (Credit: Matt Robertson).

On Sunday Best, Nick dives deeper than ever before, drawing from important life chapters–both celebratory and challenging–that he’s faced over the past year and the new perspective he’s gained as both a husband and father. Through unguarded storytelling and moments he has never previously shared publicly, the album offers listeners an intimate look into his world.

Sonically, Jonas draws inspiration from his musical roots and early years singing in church choirs, infusing the record with the warmth and spirit of musical influences from both his childhood and adult life. Sunday Best features vivid lyricism, rich and soulful arrangements, and warmly layered instrumentation that highlight his most emotionally resonant work to date.

With Sunday Best, Nick Jonas invites fans to experience a bold new chapter. One marked by honesty, growth, and a profound sense of rediscovery.

FOO FIGHTERS
BENEFIT FOR HOPE THE MISSION & LOS ANGELES MISSION
JANUARY 14th AT KIA FORUM

Donation Drive / Early Ticket Access Event December 7th

Foo Fighters will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefitting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission.

The only pre-sale opportunity for this show will be a Sunday, December 7th in-person-only advance ticket purchase / donation drive at the Forum. To participate in this pre-sale, please bring an item or items from the following list from Hope the Mission, who will be on site to collect them:

– Socks and underwear ( male, female, adults, children, ALL SIZES — NEW/PACKAGED ONLY)
– Dried pinto beans (bagged)
– Pasta – spaghetti, macaroni (bagged or boxed)
– Dried rice (bagged)
– Please No Canned Goods, or perishable items

Donations & proceeds will support Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission in their efforts to provide food, clothing, and direct services to unhoused and food-insecure Angelenos. Monetary donations will support both organizations in their efforts to provide shelter and services to those experiencing homelessness.

“Dave, Jordyn, and Foo Fighters are a striking example of what’s possible when we decide to show up and give back. This concert will be more than just a celebration, it’s a statement that it will take all of us working together to end homelessness in our city so that no one is left suffering on our streets,” said Rowan Vansleve, President of Hope the Mission. “We’re incredibly grateful to partner with the band. Foo Fighters and their fans have a reputation of always stepping up to help when people need it, and this concert will be no different.”

“The impact of this event goes far beyond one night of incredible music. Every ticket purchased and every donation will directly help feed and house our unhoused neighbors. We’re honored Foo Fighters are joining to bring real help and real hope to people across Los Angeles.” – Dennis Oleesky, CEO, Los Angeles Mission.

The benefit concert also falls on Dave Grohl’s birthday. He asks that fans give whatever they can — including donations, volunteering, raising awareness and more:

“What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of noise with a bunch of friends for a good cause. This ain’t just a big ass rock show, it’s a big ass party with a heart. Turn up the volume, turn up the hope, but most of all….TURN UP.

The best gift is TO GIVE.

Can’t friggin wait x”
Dave

For further information on the charities, including how to help if you’re unable to attend the show or pre-sale/donation drive, go to https://foofighters.lnk.to/Mission26

Wolfgang Van Halen’s MAMMOTH Announces First
Tour Dates for 2026 as The End Tour
Continues Across North America

Rockers 10 Years and James and the Cold Gun To Support
Public On Sale Friday, December 5 at 10AM Local Time
Info on all tickets and VIP packages can be found at www.mammoth.band

The End is Now Available Wherever Music is Consumed https://Mammoth.lnk.to/TheEndAlbum

With just three dates left on their current run, GRAMMY® Award–nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth are announcing their first headlining dates of 2026. The lineup—Van Halen with guitarists Jon Jourdan and Frank Sidoris, bassist Ronnie Ficarro, and drummer Garrett Whitlock—will return to North America in support of their third album, The End.

The newly announced 19-date trek kicks off March 5 in Buffalo, NY, and runs through April 4 in Prior Lake, MN. Stops include Toronto, ON (March 8), Wallingford, CT (March 15), Knoxville, TN (March 24), and Cincinnati, OH (April 1 — no fooling), among others. Rockers 10 Years and James and the Cold Gun will join as support. Ticketing and VIP package information is available at www.mammoth.band.

Mammoth 2026 The End Tour Dates

Mar 5 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
Mar 7 – Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
Mar 8 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Mar 10 – Montral, QC – L’Olympia
Mar 11 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
Mar 13 – Atlantic City, NJ – Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City
Mar 14 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
Mar 15 – Wallingford, CT – The DOME at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Mar 18 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
Mar 19 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues Myrtle Beach
Mar 22 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE
Mar 24 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
Mar 25 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
Mar 27 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
Mar 28 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Kewadin Casino DreamMaker’s Theater
Mar 31 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Apr 1 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
Apr 3 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
Apr 4 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino Hotel (10 Years Only)
July 18 – Omaha, NE – The Astro Theater (Rescheduled from November 29 – Support TBD)

Mammoth 2025 The End Tour Dates
Dec 3 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
Dec 6 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
Dec 7 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim

The End is out now via BMG on all digital platforms. The 10-track album—produced by longtime collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette—runs 39 minutes and showcases Van Halen’s continued evolution as a songwriter and performer. As with his previous releases, Wolfgang wrote every song and performed all instrumentation and vocals, pushing himself further than he did on his debut and sophomore albums.

From the hypnotic opening of “One Of A Kind” to the infectious closer “All In Good Time,” The End highlights his growing range and musical identity. Tracks such as “Happy,” “Something New,” and “Selfish” slot seamlessly alongside fan favorites already central to Mammoth’s live show.

The album cycle began with a chart-topping lead single released in May, accompanied by a standout music video—a reimagining of the cult-classic From Dusk Till Dawn—directed by Robert Rodriguez and Greg Nicotero. The clip has surpassed 5 million views and features appearances by Danny Trejo, Slash, Myles Kennedy, and Wolfgang’s mother, Valerie Bertinelli. Follow-up single “The Spell,” now Top 10 at Active Rock radio, has crossed 6 million views, while the video for the explicit track “I Really Wanna” drew strong critical and fan response upon its September release. The video for “Same Old Song” arrived alongside the album. The End is available in multiple formats—including limited-edition vinyl variants, signed inserts, and retailer exclusives—at https://Mammoth.lnk.to/TheEndAlbum.

The tracklisting for The End is:

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