THE DAMNED ANNOUNCE SPECIAL NEW COVERS
ALBUM “NOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE” IN TRIBUTE
TO FOUNDING GUITARIST BRIAN JAMES DUE OUT JANUARY 23RD

FIRST SINGLE/VIDEO “THERE’S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE”
(R. DEAN TAYLOR) AVAILABLE THURSDAY

The Damned announce the release of NOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album, dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away earlier this year on March 6th. Due out on January 23rd via earMUSIC, distributed by BFD/The Orchard in North America, the album was recorded in a blistering five days of emotion and creative fire at Revolver Studio in Los Angeles. NOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE finds The Damned – Dave Vanian on vocals, Captain Sensible on guitar, Rat Scabies on drums, Paul Gray on bass and joined by longtime keyboardist Monty Oxymoron – reconnecting with the raw energy that started it all. NOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE marks the first time in 40 years that Rat Scabies has returned to the studio with the band.

To pre-save the album early, please click here. Fans who order the album through the Official Album Store starting October 29th will receive three exclusive 7” vinyl singles featuring previously unreleased B-sides.

The first single from the forthcoming album, “There’s A Ghost In My House”, reimagines R. Dean Taylor’s classic with The Damned’s unmistakable energy and dark charm. Driven by Captain Sensible’s urgent guitar and Dave Vanian’s atmospheric vocal delivery, the track perfectly blends Northern soul spirit and gothic rock swagger. It’s both a nod to Brian James’s love of raw, melodic power and a reminder of The Damned’s gift for turning familiar songs into something entirely their own. The single will be accompanied by a music video directed by Gilbert Trejo and filmed during the band’s recent US tour. Both will be released this Thursday, October 30th. Pre-save the single here.

Ground-breaking rock band The Damned exploded on to the British music scene more than forty-five years ago. Following their formation in 1976, The Damned became the first UK band in the punk rock genre to release a single (“New Rose”) and then an album (DAMNED, DAMNED, DAMNED). Initially associated with the British punk rock movement and then gothic rock, the band went on to release ten studio albums and several UK-charting singles which ran the gamut from punk rock to gothic to even the pop genre. They have legions of hardcore fans worldwide and have firmly established themselves as one of most powerful and theatrical live bands in the world.

The Damned NOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE track listing:

There’s A Ghost In My House (R. Dean Taylor)
Summer In The City (Joe Cocker)
Making Time (The Creation)
Gimme Danger (Iggy & The Stooges)
See Emily Play (Pink Floyd)
I’m Not Like Everybody Else (The Kinks)
Heart Full Of Soul (The Yardbirds)
You Must Be A Witch (The Lollipop Shoppe)
When I Was Young (The Animals)
The Last Time (The Rolling Stones)

For more information, please visit:
www.officialdamned.com

Donner Mamp2  Two-Channel Stereo Amplifier

Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 Stars

Features:

600 Watt PEAK POWER: Donner stereo receiver provides a 600W peak power (60W × 2 RMS power) and simplified appearance to level up your audio experience. 2 Channels can be independently controlled and support up to 2 groups of 4 speakers with 4 – 8 ohms, and 1 subwoofer

MULTIFUNCTION REMOTE: Without the limitation of a single function, our amplifier home audio comes with an upgraded remote control that can use the setting functions of treble/ midrange/ bass/ echo/Talkover in any input mode

MULTI-INPUT MODES: The audio receiver supports various sound source inputs, including Bluetooth 5.3, USB (up to 64 GB), RCA, 2 mic inputs, AUX IN, and FM radio. In addition, digital Optical and coaxial interfaces have been added to fit most smart TVs, and a Phono input to connect the phonograph

UPGRADED FM FUNCTION: You can quickly select the FM frequency you prefer by entering the numbers, making FM searching more convenient

CUSTOMIZED EQ CONTROL: Both the amplifier and the remote can independently control the treble, midrange, and bass adjustment, so you can set the sound as you like. Donner MAMP2 can automatically save the mode selection, volume, and EQ settings you set, so you don’t need to adjust again after the next startup

DUAL MIC INTERFACES: Equipped with dual 1/4” microphone jacks for your karaoke party. Plus the Talk Over function can lower the background music for clearer sound output in events/ hosting/ speech occasions

Since 2012 Donner has been making affordable, quality instruments and electronic devices for at home and live purposes. The brands latest offering the Donner Mamp2 is a streamlined dual channel, 600 Watt stereo receiver that will instantly take your home theater setup to the next level.

Following in the foots steps of the previously released MAmp5 the Mamp2 features a streamlined user friendly front panel with separate Left and Right channel volumes and a standard EQ section with additional Echo and Mic volume controls. The EQ portion can be customized to the users liking or can be set to one of the units included pre-sets. Also found on the receivers front panel are controls for the bluetooth connectivity along with two mic inputs, one auxiliary input, one usb input and a master volume knob. The Mamp2’s standard digital display is minimally basic however, it does do a decent job  informing users which output the amp is set to (Phono, AM/FM, Blutooth, Line) thanks to its brightness and size.

Tha Mamp2’s back panel also received a complete rework and includes a multiple zone speaker output section allowing for connection of up to four speakers within each of the two channels (zones) and dedicated subwoofer and line out outputs. Also included are connections for an FM antenna and Digital Optical/Coaxial connections. The input section of the Mamp2 includes a dedicated Phono input (a first for the Mamp Line) and a standard Line in. Though I prefer the more robust connection options of the Mamp5 the newly added Phono dedicated line nicely elevates the need for additional pre-amps without sacrificing tone or clarity.

Though we were not dissatisfied with the unit by any means we did find it to have a few short comings when compared to its predecessor. One being the lack of front panel lighting which makes operation in low light settings quite difficult. We also noticed that when the power button on the unit is engaged and then turned off via the remote the amp does not completely turn off. After a few hours of inactivity we noticed a very audible fan hum coming from the receiver despite it clearly being powered off. This occurred several times and the only way to remedy the situation was to depress the front power button leading us to believe using the remote solely to power the unit off and on would not be the best way to operate the receiver.

Donner’s  Mamp2 packs a lot of options in to a small quality unit with a price tag of just $99.99. The unit easily competes with similar units whose prices more than double the cost of the Mamp2. From it’s easy to use interface, ample output power and wide variety of connectivity options those looking for a new home theater receiver will be hard pressed to find another that can compete with the Mamp2. If the basic features weren’t enough to entice you then the added karaoke features (mic inputs and talk over) and the newly added multi-button remote should act as the proverbial icing on the cake as we certainly enjoyed the versatility the receiver brought to our home system.

For more information on Donner and the Mamp2 click here.

To order your own Donner Mamp2 Stereo Amplifier click here.

BRING THEIR HUGELY ACCLAIMED 50TH ANNIVERSARY
‘RUN FOR YOUR LIVES’ WORLD TOUR
TO STADIUMS & MAJOR AMPHITHEATERS ACROSS
NORTH AMERICA IN 2026

WITH A SET LIST HIGHLIGHTING THE BIGGEST SONGS
FROM THEIR CAREER DEFINING EARLY DECADES
ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR MOST SPECTACULAR SHOW EVER

A CELEBRATION FOR THE AGES FEATURING VERY SPECIAL GUESTS MEGADETH ON ALL HEADLINE DATES
AND ANTHRAX AT SELECTED STADIUM SHOWS

IRON MAIDEN today announces the highly anticipated North American dates of their critically acclaimed RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR. In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, the band will be performing at stadiums and major amphitheaters across the United States and Canada, allowing fans the chance to witness the brand new, state-of-the-art production, on the scale it is intended for – huge stages in outdoor venues, to accompany the once-in-a-lifetime setlist of songs from the band’s groundbreaking first nine albums. They will also headline America’s biggest rock festival, Louder Than Life at the Highland Festival Grounds in Kentucky on 17th September 2026.

Steve Harris says, “We are greatly looking forward to bringing this RUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOUR to North America and hope the fans enjoy seeing the show and hearing the set list as much as we do playing it. It’s an added bonus to have a few of our good friends on the tour with us. MEGADETH are playing all the shows and it’s an honour to have them join us on their last ever tour. We also have Anthrax with us on the bigger shows, we had a great time with them when they came out with us on Ed Force One around the world in 2016. We’re delighted to have both bands with us for this tour and know our fans will enjoy seeing them.”

Bruce Dickinson adds, “This whole tour has been such great fun. I really enjoy belting out all these great old songs, and the whole band are loving playing them too! We’ve got all the big ones from that early period including Hallowed, Run To The Hills, Trooper, Number Of The Beast, Killers, Powerslave, 2 Minutes… and some of them we haven’t played in the US for over 20 years!! Plus there’s some real epics including my particular favourite ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ and Seventh Son… We are doing them all and more. I mean, who wouldn’t for a 50th birthday party!”

“For a tour celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Iron Maiden” notes Manager Rod Smallwood, “the scale and incredible visual aspects of this tour deserve larger venues than the arenas we have generally played in the past. We particularly chose this time of year to go bigger outdoors but to give us darkness when we go on stage so you will see the best of the production. Fans certainly won’t be disappointed in the show or the 50th anniversary set list that is for sure!

“We particularly look forward to playing the huge shows in Montréal and the Alamodome in San Antonio, two of the biggest shows we have ever played in North America plus, of course, Louder Than Life – America’s biggest Rock Festival! Along with the stadium shows in Los Angeles, New Jersey and Hershey we have also chosen to play a few of the biggest amphitheaters as they always have a fantastic atmosphere and great visual sight lines. We’re also going to be doing everything we can to bring the hugely popular Eddie’s Pop-up Dive Bar experience across the Atlantic for the very first time. Our European fans just loved these and we’re convinced that the mix of Maiden fans, Trooper Beer & exclusive Tour merch makes for a winning combination.

“Likewise we will continue to offer the well-loved Trooper VIP Experience at all venues.

“Finally it was really special on our European dates this year to see that the vast majority of our fans appreciated and respected our request to severely limit their use of phones at our concerts, ideally just keeping it in their pockets the whole time, especially in those standing areas in front of the stage. Our fans’ understanding and cooperation made a colossal difference to the atmosphere of every show and increased the enjoyment enormously for the band and fans alike.

So for all our North American shows we are once again requesting that fans keep their phones in their pockets and enjoy the show ‘in the moment’, rather than raise their phone in the air trying to film sections and thus inconveniencing those around them and annoying the band. So if a so-called fan near you thinks they are special and filming what they selfishly want please just ask them, very politely of course, to put their phone somewhere the sun doesn’t shine!”

These upcoming tour dates will mark 45 years since IRON MAIDEN first visited Canada and the USA on the 1981 Killer World Tour, and feature some of the biggest shows the band has ever played there. The return to BMO Stadium concert in Los Angeles on September 25th will be the 25th time the band has played in the City of Angels. A history-making tour for sure!

There will be an exclusive Iron Maiden Fan Club presale beginning on Tuesday October 28. Headline shows go on general sale on Friday October 31. Head to ironmaiden.com for all ticketing and tour information.

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

AUGUST 2026

29 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *

SEPTEMBER 2026

03 Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau *^
05 Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium *^
09 Boston, MA – TD Garden *
11 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
12 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion *
15 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
17 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
19 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater *
22 Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
25 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *^
29 San Antonio, TX – Alamodome *^

* Megadeth
^ Anthrax

FOO FIGHTERS
2026 STADIUM TOUR
Dates Announced Today
General On Sale October 31

NEW SINGLE “ASKING FOR A FRIEND” OUT NOW

Time to start training for your local rock and roll marathon: Foo Fighters have confirmed their first stadium tour since the massive 2023-2024 Everything or Nothing at All run that sold out football and baseball fields the world over. Kicking off August 4 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, the new tour will see Foo Fighters bringing the maximum volume euphoria of the band’s recent surprise US club gigs and overseas outdoor / arena spectaculars to a total of 12 North American cities, concluding (for now) September 26 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

Queens of the Stone Age will be direct support on all dates except September 12 in Fargo.

General on sale for all shows is Friday, October 31 at 10am local time. Don’t sleep on information re: tickets, pre-sales and more at foofighters.com

If that’s not enough good news for you, today sees the release of new Foo Fighters song “Asking for a Friend.” Featuring a decidedly darker melodic approach than the smash hit “Today’s Song,” “Asking for a Friend” ratchets up the energy and intensity of its predecessor in favor of hypnotic opening verses that build and explode into impassioned refrains of “What is real? I’m asking for a friend…” By the time the song’s final breakneck rave-up screeches to a halt with a throat-shredding “Or is this the end?”, FF fans of all ages will find themselves joyfully bludgeoned into submission.

Dave Grohl wrote at length about inspiration for the new music and upcoming tour, in a post that read in part:

“Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo five weeks ago, we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing. From reuniting as a band and staring at a list of 30 years worth of songs to brush off, to reimagining versions with the incredible blessing of the one and only Ilan Rubin behind the drums, to reconnecting with our amazing fans and blasting them with everything we’ve got (no matter the size of the venue) because we would not be here without them, we have the most solid core. And the sun is finally rising over the horizon.

What better way to share the view than with close friends?

In 1992 I first saw the legendary Kyuss perform at the Off Ramp in Seattle and met Mr. Josh Homme. The band were friends of a friend, and before long their album Blues for the Red Sun became the soundtrack to that summer. 33 years later and with many miles behind us, I have shared some of my life’s most rewarding musical moments with my dear friend, Josh. A lifelong bond that goes far beyond the sound we’ve made together. So it is with great happiness that we can share this next chapter together with his almighty Queens of the Stone Age.

Take cover.

But none of this would be complete without new music to share from Pat, Nate, Chris, Rami, Ilan and I. ‘Asking for a Friend’ is a song for those who have waited patiently in the cold, relying on hope and faith for their horizon to appear. Searching for ‘proof’ when hanging by a wish until the sun shines again.

One of many songs to come…”

To read the full statement, go to https://FooFighters.lnk.to/DG-TakeCover

Many more shows to come as well — keep an eye out for impending announcements and sign up to the mailing list at: foofighters.com to stay informed.

Foo Fighters are Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee and Ilan Rubin.

FOO FIGHTERS
2026 Stadium Tour

August 4 — Toronto ON — Rogers Stadium
August 6 — Detroit MI — Ford Field
August 8 — Chicago IL — Soldier Field
August 10 — Cleveland OH — Huntington Bank Field
August 13 — Philadelphia PA — Lincoln Financial Field
August 15 — Nashville TN — Nissan Stadium
August 17 — Washington DC — Nationals Park
September 12 — Fargo ND — Fargodome
September 15 — Regina SK — Mosaic Stadium
September 17 — Edmonton AB — Commonwealth Stadium
September 20 — Vancouver BC — BC Place
September 26 — Las Vegas NV — Allegiant Stadium

Fans can sign up for Artist Presales now through Sunday, October 26 at 11:59pm PT.

If you are already on Foo Fighters Newsletter, sign up using the same email address at https://livemu.sc/foofighterslist for first access to tickets during the Newsletter Artist Presale. Tickets will be available beginning on Tuesday, October 28 at 10am local time

If you are not signed up to Foo Fighters Newsletter, sign up at https://livemu.sc/foofighters for access to the General Artist Presale. General Artist Presale begins on Wednesday, October 29 at 10am local time.

THE COLLECTION: KIRK HAMMETT
BACK IN STOCK FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT
NATIONAL BOOK TOUR
AVAILABLE GLOBALLY AT GIBSON.COM

The premium coffee table book features stories from Metallica icon Kirk Hammett, showcasing the rare and highly collectible instruments used on hit records and stages worldwide, in front of millions of fans

The Collection: Kirk Hammett—the premium hardcover coffee-table photo book from Gibson Publishing, which celebrates the guitar collection of one of the most important rock guitarists of all time—is once again available for purchase worldwide following a high-demand book tour in select U.S. cities. In addition to extensive photography from legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin, the book sees Kirk Hammett—legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and 9X GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica—share the stories behind his most iconic instruments with Gibson Editor-in-Chief and award-winning journalist, Chris Vinnicombe. The Collection: Kirk Hammett from Gibson Publishing is available now worldwide at Gibson.com and Gibson Garage locations in three premium formats: limited signed and numbered Custom and Deluxe editions, as well as a Standard hardcover edition.

The recent “KIRK HAMMETT The Collection: Live” book tour featured sold-out stops in cities such as Toronto, Nashville, Columbus, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Denver. The huge turnout of passionate Metallica fans reveled in the unique setting, which featured an intimate live discussion and a deep dive into Kirk’s storied music career with Mark Agnesi, Director of Brand Experience at Gibson. Attendees were treated to behind-the-scenes stories and watched in awe as Kirk performed iconic guitar riffs on his legendary instruments live on stage. Watch a video from the Florida stop of “KIRK HAMMETT The Collection: Live,” where Kirk and Mark Agnesi are joined onstage by Robert Trujillo, HERE.

“This book is a reflection of my life with the guitar—every instrument tells a story,” says Kirk Hammett. “Seeing the incredible response on the book tour was humbling, and I’m thrilled that more people will now have the chance to experience these guitars and the history behind them.”

“The response from fans at the shows has been phenomenal,” says Mark Agnesi. “Watching the audience connect in person with Kirk’s inspiring stories from the book and seeing him play his famous guitars live was a one-of-a-kind experience for all fans of Metallica, and I’m thrilled that Gibson Publishing is able to put more copies into the hands of fans globally.”

Watch a behind-the-scenes video on the making of the book, featuring Kirk Hammett and photographer Ross Halfin, HERE.

Shock Rock Legends
GWAR
Kick Off “The Return of Gor Gor Tour” Tomorrow!
Buy Tickets HERE

New Multimedia Release
‘The Return of Gor Gor’
Out Now via Pit Records
Order HERE

Tomorrow, GWAR, the Scumdogs of the Universe and eternal masters of intergalactic mayhem, embark on “The Return of Gor Gor Tour,” unleashing their carnage across North America. Celebrating 40 years of blood, chaos, and domination, GWAR are joined by Helmet, Dwarves, and Blood Vulture for what promises to be one of the most unholy and unforgettable tours of the year.

“The Return of Gor Gor Tour” will begin its mayhem October 18th in Salt Lake City, UT at The Complex before concluding in Norfolk, VA on November 22nd at The NorVa. For the full list of dates, please see below.

The tour follows the release of GWAR’s brand-new multimedia release, ‘The Return of Gor Gor,’ out now via Pit Records. More than just an album, ‘The Return of Gor Gor’ is a grotesque, hilarious, and gloriously violent experience; an audio/visual assault that pays tribute to four decades of the band’s unrivaled reign of interplanetary mayhem.

THE RETURN OF GOR GOR TOUR
w/ Helmet, The Dwarves & Blood Vulture

10/18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Complex
10/20 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
10/22 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
10/23 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
10/24 – Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse
10/25 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
10/26 – Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom
10/27 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
10/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
10/30 – Penticton, BC @ Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
10/31 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
11/1 – Edmonton, AB @ Fan Park @ Ice District
11/3 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
11/5 – Denver, CO @ Summit
11/6 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
11/8 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
11/9 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/11 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
11/12 – Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
11/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
11/15 – Orlando, FL @ Warped Tour*
11/16 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
11/18 – Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
11/19 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium
11/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
11/21 – New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
11/22 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
*Festival appearance

‘The Return of Gor Gor’ 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. All songs were produced by GWAR and mastered by Alan Douches. The release also includes a 32-page comic detailing Gor Gor’s return, which is included with all versions. Vinyl editions boast an animated etching of Gor Gor on Side A, with a Semi-Translucent Etched Deep Purple Vinyl available exclusively at GWAR.net.

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)

SCORPIONS CELEBRATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH
‘FROM THE FIRST STING’ COLLECTION,
AVAILABLE ON DELUXE 2LP & 2CD BOOKPACK, 2LP VINYL
AND 2CD.

PRE-ORDER ‘FROM THE FIRST STING’ HERE.

OUT NOW

One of the hidden gems on Scorpions’ From The First Sting is the orchestral version of “Wind of Change” from the Moment of Glory album, recorded in 2000 with the Berliner Philharmoniker — a symphonic reinterpretation of their iconic anthem, now also available on DSPs.

In celebration of their sixth decade as a band pioneering German hard rock group Scorpions will be releasing From The First Sting (BMG), a thrilling collection the raw energy, unforgettable anthems, and iconic moments from their illustrious career. From The First Sting is the band’s only career-spanning collection and will be available on a deluxe 2LP & 2CD bookpack and 2CD format for European and Rest of the World fans, as well as 2LP vinyl and 1CD format for fans in the Americas.

During their career, Scorpions viewed their music as a bridge between cultures. They performed in the former Soviet Union, China, and Southeast Asia, thereby fostering international understanding.

Commercially, the band are also one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands of all time – with over 120 million album sales to their name. From The First Sting is a sonic journey through the band’s timeless hits, from “Rock You Like a Hurricane” to “Wind of Change”, showcasing Scorpions’ evolution while honoring the spirit of their classic sound.

From The First Sting features two previously unreleased tracks, “This Is My Song” and “Still Loving You”, the latter of which features British violinist Vanessa Mae. The physical for fans in the Americas comes housed in a carefully crafted 2LP gatefold vinyl pressed on 180g and 1CD digisleeve, comprehensively illustrating the enduring influence of the pioneering masters of their genre.

Perfect for die-hard fans and newcomers alike, From The First Sting delivers the ultimate Scorpions experience – a blistering ride through 60 years of hard-hitting, heart-pounding rock that continues to leave its mark on the world.

TRACKLISTINGS

2LP and 1CD tracklisting

1. In Search Of The Peace Of Mind
2. This Is My Song*
3. Speedy’s Coming
4. In Trance
5. Pictured Life
6. The Sails Of Charon
7. Top Of The Bill (Live)
8. Always Somewhere
9. The Zoo
10. No One Like You
11. Rock You Like A Hurricane
12. Big City Nights
13. Wind Of Change
14. Still Loving You feat. Vanessa Mae*
15. Humanity
16. Rock Believer

*Bonus tracks

2CD tracklisting

CD1

1. In Search Of The Peace Of Mind
2. This Is My Song
3. Speedy’s Coming
4. In Trance
5. Pictured Life
6. The Sails Of Charon
7. Top Of The Bill (Live)
8. Holiday
9. Always Somewhere
10. Lady Starlight
11. The Zoo
12. No One Like You
13. When The Smoke Is Going Down
14. Still Loving You
15. Rock You Like A Hurricane
16. Big City Nights

CD2

1. Rock You Like A Hurricane (Live)
2. Believe In Love
3. Send Me An Angel
4. Wind Of Change
5. Under The Same Sun
6. Still Loving You feat. Vanessa Mae
7. Mind Like A Tree
8. You & I
9. Wind Of Change (Moment Of Glory)
10. Always Somewhere
11. Maybe I Maybe You
12. Humanity
13. The Best Is Yet To Come
14. House Of Cards
15. Rock Believer

Robin Taylor Zander Releases New Album,
Shares “Don’t Want To Say Goodbye” Single

Robin Taylor Zander LP Out Now via Confidential Records

LISTEN & SHARE: Robin Taylor Zander – “Don’t Want To Say Goodbye”
YouTube

Robin Taylor Zander (member of Cheap Trick) today has released his new self-titled album via Confidential Records. He’s also shared new single “Don’t Want To Say Goodbye,” which follows singles “She Can’t Turn Back Now,” “All She Wrote,” and “Nobody’s Home.”

Rolling Stone calls Robin Taylor Zander “Cheap Trick’s Secret Weapon.” A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Robin is a full-time member of Cheap Trick, with seamless facility on guitar, bass, drums, and backing vocals. With lush immersive harmonies, Robin delivers vintage pop rock with a modern twist – a taste of ‘60s British invasion, ‘70s punk, ‘80s new wave, and ‘90s alternative – a sonic palette that’s Robin’s own.

Co-produced with rock legend Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, John Lennon, Cheap Trick) and mixed by Douglas with renowned engineer Jay Messina (Kiss, Peter Frampton), Zander’s new album delivers a deeply personal, unfiltered solo effort that resonates with raw, poetic emotion.

A career in music was inevitable for Robin Taylor Zander. It’s in his heart, his soul — and his very DNA. “RTZ,” whose father is the founding frontman for iconic rock band Cheap Trick, drops his new self-titled album following his acclaimed debut solo LP, The Distance (2023). A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Robin is now a full-time member of Cheap Trick, a seamless utility player on guitar, bass, drums, and backing vocals.

Robin Taylor Zander LP is out today via Confidential Records.

Robin Taylor Zander – TRACKLISTING

1. All She Wrote
2. Ocean
3. Blame Game
4. Nobody’s Home
5. She Can’t Turn Back Now
6. All American Companies
7. Don’t Want to Say Goodbye
8. No More Will I Cry
9. Out of Your Control
10. Thought of You

LIVE AFTER DEATH
40TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION COLLECTORS 2LP VINYL
RELEASED DECEMBER 12TH 2025 (U.S.)

Exactly 40 years to the day since it was first released, BMG are pleased to announce a brand new, beautifully packaged, limited collectors 2LP color vinyl edition of IRON MAIDEN’s classic album LIVE AFTER DEATH.

PRE-ORDER HERE

Available to pre-order in the U.S. as a Walmart exclusive.

Featuring the original revered gatefold sleeve artwork, the album comes with two 140g vinyls (one in blue, the other in yellow) featuring the 2015 audio remastering. The package also includes a replica 24-page World Slavery Tour program, bringing back to life the original tour program for new generations.

Additionally the vinyl features a replica tour pass and a glossy 12-page booklet, which contains the original eight-page booklet alongside an exclusive and brand-new essay entitled Rime And Punishment: Celebrating 40 Years Of Live After Death, where Iron Maiden fan club editor Alexander Milas interviews Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Rod Smallwood and acclaimed illustrator Derek Riggs about the legendary album.

As Steve Harris explains of the time, “We were touring our arses off. It was literally just, ‘record, tour, record, tour’ – we didn’t stop. Rod was cracking the old whip, and that was the right thing to do. I mean, we were totally up for it, it’s not like we were doing stuff that we didn’t want to do. You think you’re invincible – ‘Yeah, we’ll take that on, no problem.’ That’s the way to crack it. It’s the only way for a band like us because we had no radio play whatsoever back then.”

Widely acclaimed as not just the greatest heavy metal live album of all time, but one of the most iconic live releases in any musical genre, LIVE AFTER DEATH was recorded mostly during the four nights that Maiden played at Los Angeles’ Long Beach Arena in March 1985. The final side of the double album was recorded during the four nights the band played at Hammersmith Odeon in October 1984.

Both sets of concerts were part of the ground-breaking World Slavery Tour, in support of the band’s 1984 album Powerslave, which started in Poland and featured 187 concerts across 331 days. The tour firmly established Iron Maiden as one of the most exciting live bands on the planet, a reputation that they carry to this day.

Now in their 50th year Iron Maiden have released 17 studio albums and sold well over 100 million records worldwide, played almost 2,500 live shows across 64 countries, been the recipients of a Grammy Award® and a Brit Award among many other accolades, most recently joining the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd with their very own Royal Mail stamp set, and also honoured by the Royal Mint with a collection of official coins released in 2025.

Their beer, Trooper Beer, is now in its twelfth year and has sold in excess of 40 million pints and is distributed in 68 countries including six local variants in USA, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Sweden and Australia. 2025 marks the band’s official 50th year and is being celebrated by a two-year world tour entitled Run For Your Lives and a range of events and products including their first ever official hardcover visual history book, Infinite Dreams.

A documentary film about Iron Maiden by Universal Pictures Content Group will be released in early 2026, and the band will continue their two year Run For Your Lives World Tour through Europe and beyond. The tour includes a huge and historic performance at Knebworth Park in the U.K. on July 11th 2026.

JOHN 5
Releases New Album Ghost Today
Alongside Latest Single & Visualizer For “Moon Glow”

Stream Ghost HERE
Order Limited-Edition Vinyl Variants HERE

John 5 Discusses The New Album & More On Latest Episode Of
Billy Corgan’s “The Magnificent Others”

Extensive Co-Headlining Tour With Richie Kotzen
Begins October 16
Find More Details At John-5.com

Guitar virtuoso John 5 releases his latest solo album Ghost, produced and mixed by Barry Pointer and featuring guest spots from Tommy Lee, Stephen Perkins, Bryan Beller and Kenny Aronoff, among others. Today’s record release also comes with a brand-new single “Moon Glow,” featuring Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums and a visualizer HERE.

“Moon Glow” follows previous anchor tracks, including “Hollywood Story” (about the first time John 5 picked up a guitar and the path that led him to the incredible career he has today) as well as “Fiend” and “Deviant”.

Says John 5 of Ghost: “If my life could be put to music, it would be this album.”

John 5 appeared on the latest episode of Billy Corgan’s “The Magnificent Others” series in which he talks about the new album, his personal KISS museum and much more. Watch the episode HERE.

Fans can stream Ghost HERE and order limited-edition vinyl variants of the album, including exclusive bundles with Ghost T-shirts HERE. Vinyl variants include green splatter, red fire splatter and opaque red options.

The full track list for Ghost includes:

Wicked World
Deviant (ft. Stephen Perkins on drums)
Strung Out
L.A. Express
Hollywood Story
Fiend (ft. Kenny Aronoff on drums)
Ghost
Moon Glow (ft. Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums)
You, Me And The Devil Makes Three (ft. Tommy Lee on hand claps and foot stomps)
Executioner (ft. Gregg Bissonette on drums)

John 5’s long-time drummer Alex Mercado is featured on all other tracks.

On October 16, John 5 and fellow guitar great Richie Kotzen will head out on an
extensive co-headlining tour for the first time ever. Find the full itinerary below and more information at John-5.com.

RICHIE KOTZEN & JOHN 5 FALL 2025 TOUR

October 16 El Cajon, CA @ Magnolia
October 17 Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts
October 18 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
October 19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
October 21 Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
October 22 Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre
October 24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
October 25 Leander, TX @ The Haute Spot
October 27 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
October 28 Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
October 29 Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club
October 30 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
October 31 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
November 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
November 2 Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
November 4 Richmond, VA @ The National
November 5 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
November 6 Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
November 7 New York, NY @ Iridium
November 8 New York, NY @ Iridium
November 11 Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
November 12 Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
November 13 Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage
November 14 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
November 15 Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre
November 16 Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs
November 17 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
November 19 Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
November 20 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
November 21 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
November 22 St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
November 23 Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theatre
November 25 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
November 29 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s*
*John 5 only

Rockers ALTER BRIDGE Return With Second Song “What Lies Within” From Their Self-Titled 8th Studio Album Scheduled
For Release on January 9, 2026

Alter Bridge Now Available For Pre-Order via
https://www.lnk.to/AB-AlterBridge

Debut Single “Silent Divide” Moving Up the Active Rock Charts

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

With the overwhelming response to their first single in over two years “Silent Divide,” acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge are back with another song from their upcoming 8th studio album, Alter Bridge. “What Lies Within” is now available via all digital service providers from the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums. The song opens with a driving guitar riff from Kennedy and Tremonti as before the rhythmic groove of Marshall and Phillips pushes the song. The lyrics are a cautionary tale of the darkness inside mankind as Kennedy sings “What lies within, beneath the skin, something so dark and foreboding.” An animated video for “What Lies Within” was directed by J.T. Ibanez and can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0WCP0RWfIw.

With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe. The band looks to continue that trend when they release their self-titled, eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records. Alter Bridge will be released on January 9, 2026, first physical formats for pre-order are now available at: https://www.lnk.to/AB-AlterBridge.

Alter Bridge is comprised of 12 all new tracks from the band and features some of their most iconic moments on record. Songs like “Rue The Day,” “Disregarded” and “Scales Are Falling” will fit alongside any of the classic songs from Alter Bridge’s catalog. “Trust In Me” shows Myles and Mark sharing vocal duties as Myles handles the verse duties while Mark takes the chorus. That strategy is flipped on “Tested And Able” as Mark handles the verses and Myles takes on the choruses behind one of the band’s heaviest intros to date, giving way to an unforgettable melody. “Hang By A Thread” is sure to become a show favorite as it hints at some of the most popular songs in the band’s catalog. The album closer “Slave To Master” is an epic track that Alter Bridge has come to be known for and is the longest song the quartet has recorded to date. The first single, “Silent Divide,” has been moving up the Active Rock charts since it was released last month and has been viewed over 2 million times since it was released. The band worked with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette on their eighth album. Alter Bridge was recorded over 2 months this Spring in the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’ recording studio in Florida.

The track listing for Alter Bridge is:

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 mailorder exclusive)
-2-LP BLACK, White Label Edition + hand-numbered Covercard (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold MARBLE COLORLESS BLACK & RED BLACK OLD PURPLE, 12p Booklet (Napalm 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 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)

To coincide with the announcement of the new album, Alter Bridge will be touring in support of the release. The band is heading out on the What Lies Within Tour. The 31-date tour of Europe will kick off on January 15 in Germany before it wraps on March 5 in Nottingham, UK. Joining the band on that tour will be Daughtry and Sevendust. The band also announced a headline U.S. tour featuring Filter or Sevendust and Tim Montana as support in select markets. The tour kicks off on April 25 in Orlando, FL and runs through May 24 where it wraps in Tampa, FL. More information on all tickets and VIP packages for the upcoming tour can be found at www.alterbridge.com.

What Lies Within Tour

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

COLD STEEL
Unleashes New Single “Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)”
+ Music Video — Watch HERE

Debut Full-Length Album
‘Discipline & Punish’
Produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood Incantation)
Out on November 7th via Spinefarm
Pre-Order HERE

Tampa-based hardcore thrashers, COLD STEEL are proud to unleash their new single, “Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece),” taken from their upcoming debut album, ‘Discipline & Punish.’ Produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood Incantation), the new full-length will be out on November 7th via Spinefarm. The new track arrives accompanied by a music video, available to view below.

On “Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)” COLD STEEL comments:

“Our goal with ‘Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)’ was to create an uncompromising track that stood apart from the rest of the album. We incorporated elements of hip hop and collaborated with our good friend Dusty from Two-Piece. Nothing stands in the way of this track. It’s a calculated, aggressive, unrelenting tale of vengeance and the thousand-yard stare toward retribution.”

Watch the Music Video for “Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)” HERE

COLD STEEL’s patented brand of aggressive, hardcore thrash metal takes no prisoners on ‘Discipline & Punish,’ the band’s full-length debut for Spinefarm. To bring the album to life, the group decamped to Philadelphia and teamed with producer Arthur Rizk (Blood Incantation, Power Trip, Cavalera). In the studio, they drew on influences like Metallica, Machine Head, and Slipknot while sharpening and solidifying their own signature sound.

On the production/mixing of ‘Discipline & Punish’ and working with COLD STEEL, Arthur Rizk comments:

“Working with COLD STEEL was a lot of fun, mainly because of their attitude towards making the record. They were fully immersed and willing to go down every avenue until something memorable was achieved. Getting to collaborate with Matt Heafy was a killer experience for everyone, as he encouraged and helped with a lot of decisions. Coming from a super successful artist, that kind of validation kept the process powerful.”

Trivium’s Matt Heafy, who contributed to pre-production and arrangements while advising the band, exclaims:

“COLD STEEL are a band who could change the face and sound of heavy music. Their sound defies barriers: metal kids like them, punk kids like them, hardcore kids like them. They live authentically and unapologetically in their own world and are ready to show the masses what they do best – and that’s being themselves. Get into COLD STEEL if you haven’t… now.”
Pre-Order ‘Discipline & Punish’ HERE

‘Discipline & Punish’ Track List:

1. No Escape
2. Protocol
3. Front to Enemy (ft. Aaron Heard)
4. Blacksmith of Damnation
5. Killing Season
6. Vantage Point
7. Return to Agony (ft. Jorge Sotomayor)
8. Fever Dreaming
9. Smoking Mirrors (ft. Two-Piece)
10. The Coldest Death

Hailing from Tampa, Florida, ground zero for generations of extreme music, COLD STEEL delivers a relentless fusion of thrash riffs, hardcore breakdowns, and metalcore muscle that they have coined “aggressive metal.”

Formed in 2021, the six-piece, consisting of Jose Menendez (vocals), Rafael “Rafi” Carbonell (guitar), Shawn Wallen (guitar), Janpierre Mojica (bass), Rafael Calderon (guitar), and Brandon Thrift (drums), quickly built a following through their explosive early EPs ‘Will of Spiritual Cleansing’ (2021) and ‘Deeper Into Greater Pain’ (2023), which featured fan-favorite tracks like “Bad Beat,” “Evil Eye,” and “Full Tilt.”

Their fourth show ever saw them open for Trivium, thanks to a fan poll vote, and since then, they’ve hit stages with the likes of Obituary and Weekend Nachos. Known for their high-intensity performances and no-compromise sound, COLD STEEL now brings their next chapter to life under the Spinefarm banner with their debut full-length, ‘Discipline & Punish.’

COLD STEEL are:
Jose Menendez – Vocals
Rafael “Rafi” Carbonell – Guitar
Shawn Wallen – Guitar
Janpierre Mojica – Bass
Rafael Calderon – Guitar
Brandon Thrift – Drum

LAMB OF GOD RETURN WITH “SEPSIS”

FIRST NEW ORIGINAL SONG FROM THE METAL TITANS
SINCE 2022’S OMENS

Lamb of God return with “Sepsis” (https://Lamb-of-God.lnk.to/Sepsis), a visceral, menacing new single out now via Epic Records, marking the GRAMMY® Award-nominated band’s first new original music since 2022’s critically revered album, Omens.

Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, the three-and-a-half minute track arrives alongside a grainy, lo-fi performance video (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/sepsisofficial) that offers a moody, unfiltered look at Richmond’s underbelly. Directed by Gianfranco Svagelj, the video captures the song’s slow-burning tension.

“’Sepsis’ is a celebration of the very underground local bands here in Richmond that we really admired when we were just forming Burn the Priest,” Mark Morton shares. “Bands like Breadwinner, Sliang Laos, and Ladyfinger—though they never got widespread attention outside of Richmond, those were the bands we listened to all the time. The song references that stuff in a way that’s a direct line to where we were coming from when we were in the basement writing our earliest material together.”

“Sepsis” arrives during a milestone year for Lamb of God. In 2025, the band celebrated the 25th anniversary of their discography, performed at the historic “Back to the Beginning” concert and subsequently released their thunderous take on Black Sabbath’s “Children of the Grave,” along with appearances at several festivals including Inkcarceration and Louder Than Life, and a headlining show at Richmond’s new 7500-seat outdoor venue, Allianz Amphitheater, during its opening season.

As the year closes, Lamb of God have several performances ahead of them, including outings at Aftershock, AMMA Championship Fest, and the band’s Headbangers Boat cruise (Oct. 31 to Nov. 4) – a four-day floating festival departing from Miami with a stop in Cozumel, Mexico. The line-up features performances from Clutch, Kublai Khan TX, Power Trip, Obituary, Devil Driver, Fear Factory, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Exploited, Crowbar, Nekrogoblikon, Eighteen Visions, Gideon, Walls of Jericho, Category 7, Brat, comics Josh Potter and Saul Trujillo, with appearances from Jose Mangin and Riki Rachtman. Tickets are available at Headbangersboat.com.

Lamb of God tour dates:

October 3 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival
October 18 Canton, OH Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
October 31 – November 4 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat
November 6 Monterrey, MX Showcenter Complex
July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air 2026
August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air 2026
August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze
August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival
August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest

Tickets for all shows are available now via Lamb of God’s website.

GHOST
SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES REVEALED
General On Sale Begins October 3 at 10am Local Time at ghost-official.com

“GHOST are a global phenomenon — a rare feat for any rock or metal band in the last two decades” —CONSEQUENCE

“Outside the Garden before Ghost’s show — which featured a set piece in which Forge, dressed as an evil pope, seemed to levitate — a sense of devotion was palpable among fans. Showgoers streamed out of Penn Station dressed in Ghost-themed costumes, including skeletal face paint, papal robes and nun habits…” — THE NEW YORK TIMES

“If you are not prone to pearl-clutching, there is a lot of perverse pleasure in GHOST’s music” — THE NEW YORKER

“A band that’s still gaining momentum more than a decade into its career” — NPR

“The rock band is at the top of their game… The energy was palpable, and while a lot of that is due to the rabid nature of Ghost’s fanbase and the hype of seeing a rock band in Madison Square Garden, not having a phone out during every song made that giant room feel a lot more connected” — PEOPLE

“GHOST are killing it” — STEREOGUM

“They continue to do their brand of occult rock better than anyone else, and certainly on such an impressive mainstream level” — VICE

“GHOST’s rise to the top ranks of global music, and its popularity among Gen Z listeners, is a testament to how the once-ironclad boundaries of musical genres are eroding in the age of streaming” — THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

GHOST has confirmed that its SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR will continue to pack arenas in the new year, with today’s announcement of 20 new North American rituals kicking off January 21st at the Kia Center in Orlando, FL and running through February 23rd at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Tickets for U.S. dates will first be available via Citi and Verizon pre-sales (details below). The artist presale will begin on Tuesday, September 30th at 10am local time. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, October 3rd at 10am local time at ghost-official.com.

The SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR has featured the live debut of songs from SKELETÁ, GHOST’s sixth psalm and first to reach #1 on the Billboard 200. Released April 25th via Loma Vista Recordings, SKELETÁ’s #1 debut marked the first time a hard rock album topped the US album chart since 2020 — and also saw #1 debuts in the GRAMMY-winning theatrical rock outfit’s native Sweden as well as Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Finland. The coming of SKELETÁ was heralded by three singles/videos that trended Top 10 on YouTube, as GHOST garnered #1 spots on TikTok’s #NewMusic, iTunes and Amazon’s Best Sellers. First up was “Satanized”—dubbed a “catchy goth-rock epic” by VICE, followed by the “Lachryma”—a fixture on Spotify’s Viral Charts, both globally and in key territories like the US, UK, Germany, and more deemed “economical, vicious, and contemporary, but tinged by ‘80s rhapsody” by PASTE and “phantasmagoric” by REVOLVER, and “Peacefield,” the monolithic anthem opening both the new record and GHOST’s massive 2025 live rituals.

Having sold half a million tickets and counting, the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR continues a North American swing that included GHOST’s historic first-ever sold-out headlining show at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 22nd. With GHOST and its melodramatic and surreal ritual experience in higher demand than ever, the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 will further expand the GRAMMY-winning Swedish theatrical rock icons’ community to attract their largest and most diverse audiences to date. From lifelong disciples to the curious uninitiated first-timers to the outcasts and others who find solace in it, all are welcome to escape the travails of daily life and to become one with the enthralling GHOST ritual.

Continuing a tradition that “demonstrated just how simple, and wonderful, a screenless concert can be” (BOSTON GLOBE), SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 will be a phone-free experience. Phones will be secured in Yondr pouches. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times.

GHOST also recently unveiled an enthralling new limited edition version of the chart-topping SKELETÁ, available at Target. This unholy relic is pressed on special Violet Mist vinyl, and housed in a silver-foiled SKELETÁ box that includes an exclusive GHOST T-shirt design, and features a collectible Papa V overlay. Pre-Order now or pick a copy up starting on Halloween.

Citi is the official card of the Skeletour World Tour. Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, September 29 at 10am local time until Thursday, September 25 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Skeletour World Tour in the U.S. – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Monday, September 29 at 10am local time until Thursday, September 25 at 10pm local time.Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

For further information on tickets, updates, VIP packages and more, go to ghost-official.com

GHOST
SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026

Wed Jan 21 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center
Thu Jan 22 — Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sat Jan 24 — Knoxville, TN — Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Sun Jan 25 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center
Mon Jan 26 — Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Wed Jan 28 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Arena
Fri Jan 30 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Sat Jan 31 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Mon Feb 02 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
Wed Feb 04 — Cincinnati, OH — Heritage Bank Center
Thu Feb 05 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center Arena
Sat Feb 07 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center
Tue Feb 10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Thu Feb 12 — Spokane, WA — Spokane Arena
Sat Feb 14 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Sun Feb 15 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
Tue Feb 17 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
Fri Feb 20 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center
Sat Feb 21 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
Mon Feb 23 — Inglewood, CA — Intuit Dome

HERSHEY, PA – September 20, 2025

When the Slayer flag rose, you could feel the energy shift in the crowd. Fans of all ages shuffled side to side, trying to capture an unobstructed photo of the iconic logo. As the lights cut out, a short video began to play showing highlights from Slayer’s early years. Vintage images of the founding members appeared as they spoke about the band’s origins. Multiple clips of Kerry King, Tom Araya and the late Jeff Hanneman played as they reflected on how Slayer began and what the band meant to them. Additional clips of Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph, the current guitarist and drummer, explained Slayer’s influence on the thrash genre and how they became members of the band. 

The lights went dark, before Delusions of Saviour could be heard from the speakers as the stage was set for the band. 

As the song faded, the crowd grew quiet with anticipation. Slayer took the stage as the opening of South of Heaven. Those iconic lyrics every Slayer fan knows echoing through the arena to start the night belted out of the crowd as the lights went bright. “Before you see the light you must die” The band wasted no time after showing what they were there to do – play fast and hard. No time was wasted as they trashed through the tracks Repentless, Disciple, Die by the Sword, and Jihad before Tom took a minute to check in with the crowd. 

The crowd would need for the consistent onslaught of fast paced head banging brought by the songs War Ensemble, Chemical Warfare, and Reborn. For me, one of Bostaph’s best moments can be heard through the complex transitions in Chemical Warfare. The pace shifted after Reborn to the slower chugs of Mandatory Suicide. Born of Fire followed which lit up the stage with an amazing pyrotechnic display. 

After that, Araya took a moment to respond to a fan yelling out their love for the band. He smiled and reminded everyone that the band loved their fans and were just as grateful to be there and have the amount of support that has shown for them. He then dedicated the next song to his wife of 30 years, one of Slayer’s love songs, Dead Skin Mask. The song was accompanied by disturbing visuals behind Holt and King as they traded riffs and solos as masters of horror sounding metal. Spirit in Black and Hate
Worldwide pushed the guitarist whammy bars to the limit before the band slowed the pace back down into melodic chugs of Seasons in the Abyss. 

Turning 40 this year, Hell Awaits was performed with more ferocity than its studio version I believe. As Araya proved he could still scream with the demonic speed that built Slayer’s legacy. While Gary Holt rips heralding solo’s, at one point one handed, as flames erupt behind him. 213 from the album Divine Intervention followed, before taking fans back to the 1980s with Slayer’s classic thrash sound with Postmortem. 

The venue fell silent again as inverted crosses started to burn. Bostaph produced the thunderous bass and rolls while Holt and King unleashed piercing guitar cries before the legendary riff echoed between them for Reign in Blood.  Flames burst from the set as the crowd chanted the infamous lyrics along with the band. King transitioned everyone seamlessly into Black Magic. A song I believe he played better than the original studio version. You could hear the years of experience he has gained playing that song. Slayer
closed the night with one of their most scrutinized yet defining songs, Angel of Death.  The production team also deserves credit for elevating the show. Pyrotechnics during songs like Jihad, War Ensemble, Born of Fire, and Hell Awaits were flawless. Slayer demands fire, and they delivered plenty. The visuals of gore, war, and some of the iconic Slayer artwork were blended perfectly. Dead Skin Mask and Mandatory Suicide standing out among the rest. The audio team kept the sound crisp and balanced, while the lighting crew matched every moment with flawless timing and color synchronization.  After a 20-song set, I believe Araya’s smile says it all. Slayer’s return to touring is fueled by their genuine love for playing for their fans. Add in the fact that they still sound incredible while delivering a visually stunning show, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. 

I remember being 15, listening to my first Slayer CD Decade of Aggression and telling myself this was a band I needed to see live. After 20 years, multiple worn-out Slayer shirts, and endless anticipation, I finally saw why Slayer is more than just a band for so many people. It was music to filter the hate through. A different road to take. It was F****** SLAYER!

Johnathan Perambo is a Field Reporter, Journalist, and Schuylkill County Slayer fan. I can be reached at jperambo@yahoo.com with any questions.

Photo credit by: Aaylan Zapotoczny