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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The full track-listing is as follows:

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

CHEAP TRICK LIFT THE CURTAIN ON “THE BEST THING”

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

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

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

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

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

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

WATCH “THE BEST THING” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

WATCH “CHEAP TRICK AT BUDOKAN” SHORT FILM

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

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

STREAM/PURCHASE ALL WASHED UP

CHEAP TRICK – TOUR 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RELEASED ON NOISE/BMG ON MAY 1st, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double, gatefold smoke vinyl

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

CD digisleeve with 16-page booklet

Digital

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

TRACKLISTING
Into Oblivion

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

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

A HISTORIC PIANO AND DRUMS RENDITION BROADCAST TO OVER 180 COUNTRIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The track listing for ONE is:

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

SEVENDUST ONE will be available in the following formats:

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

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

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

Sevendust 2026 US Tour Dates

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

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

* Opening for Alter Bridge

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

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

PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW

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

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

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

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

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

PRAISE FOR SHOOTER JENNINGS + COUNTACH (FOR GIORGIO)

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

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

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

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

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

“The weirdest country album of 2016.”
– STEREOGUM

# # #

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

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

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

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

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

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

JARED comments on the new track:

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

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

Watch the Official Video for “Killing Time” HERE

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

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

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

NICHOLS comments on ‘Louder Than Fate’:

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

Pre-Order ‘Louder Than Fate’ HERE

‘Louder Than Fate’ Track List:

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

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

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

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

**Festival appearance

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE RETURN TO THE ROAD THIS SUMMER

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

MACHINE HEAD, IRON REAGAN, + HAVOK TO SUPPORT

NEW ALBUM THIS CONSEQUENCE OUT NOW VIA METAL BLADE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ZACHARY BAKER (of AVENGED SEVENFOLD)
ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM DARK HORSE
AN UNREFINED ALT-COUNTRY JOURNEY OF HARD EARNED TRUTHS
DUE OUT APRIL 3

SECOND SINGLE, “LIGHTHOUSE,” OUT NOW – LISTEN

Zachary Baker is thrilled to announce his debut solo album, Dark Horse. The guitarist and founding member of the multi-platinum rock band Avenged Sevenfold, better known around the world to fans as Zacky Vengeance, shares the album’s second single, “Lighthouse,” which follows the release of the title track, “Dark Horse.”

With Dark Horse, Baker trades distortion for dust and grit, while simultaneously carving out his own lane in the alt-country/outlaw landscape.

“The beauty is in the imperfections,” solemnly proclaims Baker, the unlikely storyteller. Driven by his restless spirit and the outlaw heroes that inspired him, listeners will find a raw sermon of honesty. Dark Horse blends poignant storytelling with Americana influences, signaling a striking evolution from his hard rock background into a songwriter stepping fully into his own.

PRE-SAVE DARK HORSE

A limited edition Dark Horse vinyl is available for pre-order in gold, pink or black. An exclusive, limited edition handwritten and signed lyric sheet for “Lighthouse” is also available for purchase on his webstore. For all news and up to date information, visit zacharybaker.net.

ZACHARY BAKER
DARK HORSE

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Track List:
Dark Horse
Misfit Hearts
Unlikely Cowboy
I’ll Stop Pretending
Before I Go
Lighthouse
The Storm
Long Highway
Sar Crossed
Someday
Fireflies

ATREYU
Announces New Album ‘The End is Not the End’
Set for Release on April 24th via Spinefarm
Pre-Order HERE

Shares New Single “All For You”
+ Music Video — Watch HERE

Spring Tour Announced Supporting Sevendust

Today, following the success of their recent singles “Dead” and “Ego Death,” ATREYU are proud to announce their long awaited new studio album ‘The End is Not the End,’ set for release on April 24, 2026 via Spinefarm. To coincide with the announcement, the band also shares their new track “All For You,” alongside an official music video, available below.

On the new single “All For You,” ATREYU comments:

“It’s hard to give someone what they want or need when they don’t know what that thing is. It’s hard to love someone who doesn’t love themselves.”

Watch the Music Video for “All For You” HERE

‘The End is Not the End’ is undeniably ATREYU’s heaviest album ever and their most adventurous. “We realized what made ATREYU great in the beginning was that we didn’t sound like anyone else,” frontman Brandon Saller explains. “We didn’t really make sense anywhere. We weren’t an emo band, a metal band, a punk band — but somehow it all worked. We kind of just carved our own path.”

Guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist Porter McKnight, drummer Kyle Rosa, and Saller created several of ‘The End is Not the End’’s songs on creative trips.

“Tokyo made us feel like kids again,” Saller says. “We’d write for a few hours in the morning, then go out and get lost in all this inspiration. The first song we finished was ‘Dead,’ and we knew we were onto something.”

After the Japanese sessions, the band and their producer decamped to San Juan Island off the coast of Washington, where isolation became a creative accelerant. “It was the polar opposite of Tokyo. We didn’t leave the house for four days and wrote some of the heaviest songs on the record.”

The result is an album that feels simultaneously classic and unfamiliar, aggressive and unselfconscious, deeply emotional and unconcerned with trends. Produced by Matt Pauling, ATREYU’s tenth album is vibrant, inventive, and beautifully aggressive.

“It’s our heaviest, most metal record we’ve made,” Saller points out. “But it’s also the biggest musical journey we’ve taken in years.”

The album moves seamlessly from soaring melodic heft to muscular metallic weight, with cinematic shades and atmosphere, all tied together by a driving, raw intensity. Tracks like “Dead,” “Ghost in Me,” “Children of Light (featuring Max Cavalera),” and “Afterglow” sound both timely and timeless.

Pre-Order ‘The End is Not the End’ HERE

‘The End is Not the End’ Track List:

1. The End Is Not The End
2. Dead
3. Break Me
4. All For You
5. Ghost In Me
6. Glass Eater
7. Wait My Love, I’ll Be Home Soon
8. Ego Death
9. Death Rattle
10. Children Of Light
11. In The Dark
12. Afterglow
13. Break The Glass

ATREYU recently announced a spring tour supporting Sevendust kicking off April 20th in Indianapolis, IN before concluding in Knoxville, TN on May 20th. For the full list of dates, please see below.

ATREYU Live:

4/15 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave^
4/17 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s^
4/18 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall^
4/20 – Indianapolis @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre*
4/21 – Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall*
4/22 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City Bham*
4/24 – Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall*
4/25 – Destin, FL @ Club LA*
4/27 – Corpus Christi, TX @ House Of Rock^
4/28 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues*
4/29 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom*
5/1 – Denver, CO @ Summit*
5/2 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater*
5/4 – Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion*
5/5 – Springfield, MO @ Regency Live*
5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville+
5/8 – Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819^
5/9 – North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues*
5/11 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa*
5/12 – Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live*
5/14 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre*
5/15 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival+
5/16 – Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall*
5/17 – Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents^
5/19 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore*
5/20 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine*

*Supporting Sevendust
^Headlining
+Festival Appearance

Celebrating 20 years of METALOCALYPSE
Relentless Metal Warriors DETHKLOK
Announce Spring 2026 Headline Dates

Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, February 17 with CITI and Artist Presale

General Onsale Begins on Friday, February 20 at 10 am Local on dethkloklive.com

DETHKLOK announces a series of spring headline dates, bringing their full live show to select cities across the West Coast and Midwest. In addition to their upcoming co-headline tour with Amon Amarth, these newly announced performances give fans the opportunity to experience the band in a dedicated headline setting. Special guests will be announced soon.

Promoted by Live Nation, the run kicks off on April 26 at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL, with additional stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and San Diego before concluding on May 28 at Observatory North Park in San Diego, CA.

TICKETS: Tickets will first be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, February 17 at 10 am PST, followed by an artist presale beginning Tuesday, February 17 at 11 am PST at dethkloklive.com (code: BRUTAL). Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, February 20 at 10 am local time at dethkloklive.com.

CITI PRESALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the US beginning Tuesday, February 17 at 10 am PST until Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

DETHKLOK 2026 SOLO HEADLINE TOUR DATES:
Sun, Apr 26 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
Fri, May 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Mon, May 25 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
Tue, May 26 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Thu, May 28 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park
To apply for media credentials for DETHKLOK show coverage: livenation.com/pressrequests

+ Don’t Miss THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST TOUR
Co-headliners Dethklok and Amon Amarth with Special Guests Castle Rat

TICKETS & VIP: dethkloklive.com

THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST TOUR

North America:
Apr 15: Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre ~
Apr 17: San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port ~
Apr 18: Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall ~
Apr 20: Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion ~
Apr 21: Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre ~^
Apr 22: Chesterfield, MO – The Factory ~
Apr 24: Minneapolis, MN – The Armory ~
Apr 25: Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall ~
Apr 28: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount ~
Apr 29: Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall At Fenway ~
May 01: Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Casino Resort ~
May 02: Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~
May 05: National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor ~
May 07: Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 09: Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy ~
May 10: Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle ~^
May 12: Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena ~
May 13: Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre ~
May 14: Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center ~
May 16: Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live ~
May 17: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
May 19: Denver, CO – JUNKYARD ~
May 20: Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center ~
May 21: Las Vegas, NV – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino ~

~ THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST TOUR

~^ Not a Live Nation Date

GOBLIN METAL IKONS NEKROGOBLIKON RETURN WITH THE BOILING SEA EP

BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR “THE SECRET ELEPHANT” (FEAT. REEL BIG FISH) 

TOURING THIS SPRING ALONGSIDE HANABIE. + MORE

WATCH “SECRET ELEPHANT” VIDEO

Goblin metal’s least likely legends are back. After nearly two decades of chaos, cult stardom, and the viral mayhem of “No One Survives,” Nekrogoblikon return with The Boiling Sea — the feral new EP that ushers in a historic era for the band. It arrives on April 17. Pre-order it here.

Today, the goblin metallers drop the video for “The Secret Elephant” (Feat. Reel Big Fish).

Watch the video, directed by Brandon Dermer, here.

For the first time ever, the goblin throne is shared. Former mascot-turned-frontman (and beloved host of the number one comedy podcast “RIGHT NOW”), John Goblikon steps fully into the spotlight with soaring melodic vocals, while extreme metal phenom Dickie Allen (of Infant Annihilator) unleashes the kind of throat-shredding brutality usually reserved for apocalyptic events.

“I’ve been asked to give a statement on our new song ‘Secret Elephant’ and after strong consideration, I’ve decided I’m not quite sure know what that means. But what I DO know is secrets don’t make friends… unless that secret is, of course, an elephant who you happened to befriend. Yhey also say an elephant never forgets, but goblins definitely do, because I literally can’t remember where I put my phone! I had it earlier and then I got distracted by this email asking me for a quote about our new song ‘Secret Elephant,’ which is such a banger by the way. Ooh, that reminds me I gotta look for my phone!” — Sent from John’s iPhone.

“It was so much fun filming ourselves being goofballs,” says Allen. “Also, has anyone seen my beer?”

Produced and mixed by metal mastermind Jason Suecof (Job for a Cowboy, The Black Dahlia Murder), The Boiling Sea is a high-octane proving ground for the band’s new dual-vocal onslaught, first teased by the 2025 double-feature videos for “Show Me Your Goblin” and “Fiend.”

On the upcoming release, guitarist Alex Alereza offers, “Writing for this release began in the midst of constant touring and right after bringing on a new vocal duo, so we found ourselves in new territories both in terms of pace and creative process. And that ended up being a good thing! We had a blast making this together and hope everyone enjoys these songs as much as we do. And for the Nekro fans that have been with us for a very long time, we decided to include live recordings of five Nekro classics!”

The goblin horde won’t stay submerged for long. Nekrogoblikon will hit the road on an electrifying tour alongside Japan’s genre-smashing metal force Hanabie., giving fans the chance to witness the premier goblin metal spectacle live and scream along to their favorite anthems. Get tickets here.

Nearly 20 years in, Nekrogoblikon aren’t just surviving — they’re boiling over.

THE BOILING SEA TRACK LISTING:
“Show Me Your Goblin”
“Fiend”
“Closer to the Sun”
“Secret Elephant” (Feat. Reel Big Fish)
“Dead-ish”
“The Boiling Sea”
“Prince of the Land of Stench” (Live)
“No One Survives” (Live)
“Powercore” (Live)
“The Magic Spider” (Live)
“This Is It” (Live)

NEKROGOBLIKON ON TOUR:
3/05—Salt Lake City, UT — Metro #
3/06—Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep # [SELLING FAST]
3/08—Wichita, KS — Wave #
3/09—Springfield, MO — The Regency Live #
3/10—Nashville, TN — Exit/In # [SELLING FAST]
3/12—Allentown, PA — Arrow # [SELLING FAST]
3/13—Boston, MA — Big Night Live ^ [LOW TIX]
3/14—New York, NY — Brooklyn Bowl ^ [LAST TIX]
3/15—Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore ^
3/17—Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre ^ [LAST TIX]
3/18—Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall ^ [LOW TIX]
3/20—McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre ^
3/21—Philadelphia, PA — TLA ^ [LOW TIX]
3/22—Norfolk, VA — The NorVa +
3/23—Raleigh, NC — The Ritz ^
3/24—Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre ^
3/25—Chattanooga, TN — Barrelhouse Ballroom %
3/27—Cleveland, OH — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
3/28—Fort Wayne, IN — Piere’s Entertainment Center +
3/29—Detroit, MI — St. Andrews ^ [LAST TIX]
3/30—Chicago, IL — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
3/31—Sauget, IL — Pop’s +
4/01—Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore ^
4/03—Dallas, TX — House of Blues ^
4/04—Houston, TX — House of Blues ^
4/06—Austin, TX — Emo’s ^
4/07—Phoenix, AZ — Van Buren ^
4/09—San Diego, CA — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
4/10—San Francisco, CA — August Hall ^ [SOLD OUT]
4/11—Los Angeles, CA — Belasco ^ [SOLD OUT]
4/12—Los Angeles, CA — Belasco ^

# Headlining w/ Enterprise Earth and Wretched
^ Supporting Hanabie w/ Enterprise Earth
+ Headlining w/ Enterprise Earth
% Headlining w/ local support

BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCE LEG ONE OF SUMMER 2026 LET IT ROAR TOUR

LIVE “ROAR LIKE THUNDER” MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES TODAY — WATCH

Continuing to support their 11th album Roar Like Thunder, Buckcherry announce today leg one of their summer tour commencing May 2 at the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland and ending May 31 at The Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City. This leg includes Buckcherry’s first appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals in Daytona Beach, Florida and Columbus, Ohio.

Also today the band premieres a live concert video for the title track from the Roar Like Thunder album, filmed during their 2025 tour. The video can be seen HERE.

The dates for leg one are below.

BUCKCHERRY LET IT ROAR TOUR 2026:

5/2 —Columbia, MD — M3 Fest
5/3 — Charlotte, NC — Amo’s
5/5 — Savannah, GA — Victory North
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville
5/8 — Columbia, SC — Ground Zero
5/9 — Myrtle Beach, SC — Suck Bang Blow
5/11 — Asheville, NC — Orange Peel
5/12 — Gainesville, GA — The Hall At Bourbon Brothers
5/14 — Salem, VA — Salem Civic Center
5/15 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/16 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
5/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Jergel’s
5/19 — Allentown, PA — Archer
5/21 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
5/22 — Portland, ME — Aura
5/23 — Springfield, MA — Symphony Hall
5/26 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere’s
5/27 — Lansing, MI — Grewall Hall
5/29 — Nashville, TN — Ryman
5/30 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
5/31 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom

Tickets and more info HERE.

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2026 HEADLINE TOUR

WATCH “AFRAID OF THE DARK” VIDEO

LISTEN TO “AFRAID OF THE DARK”

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE just dropped their brand new single and video “AFRAID OF THE DARK,” and it’s a master class in the band’s blend of dark hard rock. The band also announces The Sweat and Blood Tour, with support from Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress.

The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, is the band’s first American headlining tour in nearly three years and kicks off on July 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with stops in Charlotte, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and more before wrapping up on August 15 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It also includes a stop at Red Rocks, the band’s first time headlining the venue.

TICKETS: Tickets will first be available via artist and Citi (details below) pre-sales starting Tuesday, February 3 at 2pm EST. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, February 6 at 10am local time.

CITI PRE-SALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning February 3 at 12pm local time until Thursday, February 5 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details, visit here.

“By the time this tour begins, it will have been just under three years since our last U.S. headliner, and we are absolutely shooting for the moon to celebrate our return,” the band shares. “We could not be more excited to visit our American fans who have been incredibly patient with us, and can’t wait to give them the first performances of new material from our upcoming album. See you this summer!”

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ON TOUR:

7/14 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
7/16 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion
7/18 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
7/21 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
7/22 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
7/24 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
7/25 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/26 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
7/28 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
7/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
7/31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum
8/1 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre
8/4 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds
8/5 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
8/7 — Sandy, UT — Beddy’s Plaza at America First Field
8/9 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Zoo Amphitheatre
8/12 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
8/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

ATLANTA ROCKERS SEVENDUST ANNOUNCE 15th STUDIO ALBUM
ONE SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON MAY 1st

New Album Available Via Napalm Records Now Available For
Pre-Order – http://lnk.to/Sevendust-One

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

Currently blazing their way across Europe opening for Alter Bridge, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendusthave announced their 15th studio album, ONE. The highly anticipated release from the quintet—Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums)—arrives May 1st via Napalm Records.

Building on their unmistakable sound while continuing to evolve, ONE proves why Sevendust remain a vital force nearly three decades into their career. From the driving opening riff of the title track “One” to the dreamy, atmospheric vocal outro of “Misdirection,” the album takes listeners on an emotional journey that only Sevendust can deliver. Tracks such as “Is This The Real You” and “We Won” stand confidently alongside the band’s most iconic material. The first music from ONE will be released soon, and the album is available for pre-order now: http://lnk.to/Sevendust-One.

The track listing for ONE is:

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

SEVENDUST ONE will be available in the following formats:

1-CD 6p Digisleeve, 12p booklet

1-CD 6p Digisleeve, 12p booklet + Signed Card (Newbury exclusive)

1-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT RED (Retail RoW & Napalm RoW Shop exclusive)

1-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED CRISTALLO/RED (Napalm NorAm & Napalm RoW Shop exclusive)

1-LP Gatefold CRISTALLO (Retail NorAm / CAN exclusive)

1-LP Gatefold CRISTALLO + Signed Card (Newbury exclusive)

1-LP Gatefold MARBLED Translucent Red Black (Band exclusive, ltd to 300)

1-LP SPLATTERED Black Smoke / Black – DUST (Band exclusive, ltd to 300)

1-LP SPLIT Black / RED (Band exclusive, ltd to 300)

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

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

Sevendust 2026 US Tour Dates

Thu, Apr 16 – Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
Fri, Apr 17 – Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Sat, Apr 18 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
Mon, Apr 20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Tue, Apr 21 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
Wed, Apr 22 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
Fri, Apr 24 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
Sat, Apr 25 – Destin, FL – Club LA
Sun, Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *
Tue, Apr 28 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Wed, Apr 29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
Fri, May 1 – Denver, CO – Summit
Sat, May 2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
Mon, May 4 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion
Tue, May 5 – Springfield, MO – The Regency LIve
Wed, May 6 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall
Fri, May 8 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
Sat, May 9 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
Mon, May 11 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
Tue, May 12 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
Thu, May 14 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
Fri, May 15 – Columbus OH – Sonic Temple
Sat, May 16 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
Sun, May 17 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Tue, May 19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
Wed, May 20 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
Thu, May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle *

* Opening for Alter Bridge