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

DESCENDENTS CELEBRATE
40 YEARS OF
I DON’T WANT TO GROW UP WITH DEFINITIVE REISSUE OUT NOVEMBER 21

Org Music continues its acclaimed reissue campaign with the band’s second album, featuring multiple formats, exclusive color variants, and a special “Punk Note” edition with artwork by John Yates inspired by Blue Note jazz classics.

Pre-Order Here

“…featured the most singable tunes the band had ever written. ‘Good Good Things’, ‘In Love This Way’, and ‘Can’t Go Back’ were positively sunny by Descendents standards; the Beach Boys-gone-punk vibe was an obvious precursor to Weezer.”– Jenny Eliscu

“When the four want to be straight up and perfectly poppy, they can and do with smashing success, with surprisingly mature, emotional lyrics and playing that doesn’t rely on all-speed all the time.“-All Music

Org Music is proud to announce the reissue of I Don’t Want To Grow Up, the landmark second album from legendary punk pioneers Descendents, arriving November 21, 2025. The reissue will be available across formats—LP, CD, and cassette—alongside a special Punk Note LP edition featuring alternate packaging.

This release marks the second installment in Org Music’s ongoing reissue campaign with Descendents, who recently reclaimed ownership of their master recordings. Following the acclaimed reissue of Milo Goes To College, this new edition brings fresh attention to one of the band’s most beloved albums—arriving just in time for its 40th anniversary.

Originally released in 1985 on New Alliance Records, the label founded by Minutemen’s D. Boon and Mike Watt, I Don’t Want To Grow Up was recorded after vocalist Milo Aukerman returned from college. It also marked the first of two albums to feature guitarist Ray Cooper. With brighter melodies and sharper hooks than its predecessor, the record helped the band avoid the dreaded sophomore slump while cementing their status as one of punk’s most influential voices.

Among the many formats, fans will find a standout: a limited Punk Note edition designed by John Yates (Stealworks). Inspired by the iconic Blue Note jazz label artwork of Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, these reimagined covers bring a bold, visual reinterpretation of punk history. The Punk Note series began with Org Music’s celebrated Bad Brains reissues, and continues here with deluxe case-wrapped jackets and new liner notes by BrooklynVegan senior editor Andrew Sacher.

The reissue will be available in the following variants:

Widely Available Formats:

Black LP
“Banana Peel” LP
Punk Note Edition (Black Vinyl)
CD
Cassette (Yellow)

Limited / Exclusive Variants:

Punk Note Edition (Transparent Yellow LP) — Org Music Exclusive
“Oxblood Docs” LP — Descendents Exclusive
Ocean LP — BrooklynVegan
Pink LP — Zia Records Exclusive
Green Bay LP — 1-2-3-4-GO! Records
Bubble Gum LP — Going Underground Records & Seasick Records Exclusive
Black LP with Exclusive Obi Strip — Celebrated Summer Records
Purple Swirl Cassette — Tapehead City Exclusive

With I Don’t Want To Grow Up, Descendents sharpened their signature mix of melody and urgency, laying down a blueprint that countless punk bands would follow. Forty years later, the album still feels raw, relatable, and essential—now reintroduced in a definitive reissue that honors its enduring legacy.

More reissues are on deck. The campaign will continue with Enjoy!, ALL, Bonus Fat, and beyond—each release overseen by the band themselves, ensuring the music is presented exactly as they intend.

This effort isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s about preserving the work, honoring the intent behind it, and opening the door for a new generation to discover one of punk’s most influential catalogs.

Pre-orders and variant details available at:

https://bio.to/descendents

POP-PUNK LEGENDS BOWLING FOR SOUP RELEASE
“RIDICULOUS (LIVE AND HUNGOVER)” SONG + MUSIC VIDEO
OFF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED UPCOMING LIVE ALBUM
A HANGOVER YOU DEFINITELY DESERVE
DUE OCTOBER 24 VIA BRANDO/QUE-SO RECORDS

Photo credit: Amy Russell

CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM A HANGOVER YOU DON’T DESERVE

Last month, pop-punk legends Bowling For Soup announced a brand new live album in celebration of the triumphant 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, A Hangover You Don’t Deserve. Recorded during their huge sold out February 2025 UK tour in Manchester, A Hangover You Definitely Deserve (Live) brings the anniversary tour to Bowling For Soup fans all across the world in its full glory. The live album includes all the between song banter that is the cornerstone of any live Bowling For Soup experience. A Hangover You Definitely Deserve (Live) will be released on October 24 via the bands’ own Brando/Que-So Records.

Frontman Jaret Reddick previously discussed the initial decision to take the 20th anniversary of “Hangover” on the road and to then make it into a live album, “I remember being terrified as the 20th anniversary of this album approached. We would have to learn all 18 songs…at least half of which we hadn’t played since recording the album. But as we started plowing away through the album, the magic came back. It was such a good time in our lives and our career making this monster! I hope that comes across on this live recording. I sure feel like it does.”

After the initial album announcement, Jaret, Gary and Rob offered up a first taste of the live “Hangover” experience, releasing the much loved A-Hole as a single. Now, the band is back again with the second track & video off the upcoming record, “Ridiculous (Live and Hungover)”.

“This one was such a journey from a vocal standpoint. I really don’t sing in that lower register a lot and I was pretty self conscious about it. Not sure why. Different is “different” I guess”, Jaret explains, and continues, “Anyhoo, on this live version, I forgot to even tell Matthew that we were recording the show to release as an album! Haha. Luckily he was cool with it…after the fact!”

WATCH “RIDICULOUS (LIVE AND HUNGOVER)” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

Track Listing:

1. Almost (Live and Hungover)
2. Trucker Hat (Live and Hungover)
3. Hello Manchester (Live and Hungover)
4. 1985 (Live and Hungover)
5. Jaret Forgot To Drink Beer (Live and Hungover)
6. Get Happy (Live and Hungover)
7. Bullocks (Live and Hungover)
8. Ohio (Live and Hungover)
9. Not All Bands Wave (Live and Hungover)
10. Ridiculous (Live and Hungover)
11. Shut Up And Smile (Live and Hungover)
12. Matthew Didn’t Know We Were Recording (Live and Hungover)
13. Last Call Casualty (Live and Hungover)
14. Next Ex-Girlfriend (Live and Hungover)
15. John James Ryan Is From New York (Live and Hungover)
16. A-Hole (Live and Hungover)
17. Jaret And The Fuck-A-Bunch (Live and Hungover)
18. My Hometown (Live and Hungover)
19. Rob Tells A Joke (Live and Hungover)
20. Smoothie King (Live and Hungover)
21. Sad Sad Situation (Live and Hungover)
22. Kristy Spins The Wheel (Live and Hungover)
23. The Bitch Song (Live and Hungover)
24. Let’s Hear It For Our Friends (Live and Hungover)
25. Really Might Be Gone (Live and Hungover)
26. Mental Health Moment (Live and Hungover)
27. Down For The Count (Live and Hungover)
28. Two Seater (Live and Hungover)
29. We Love You Chris Burney (Live and Hungover)
30. Friends O’ Mine (Live and Hungover)
31. We’re Back (Live and Hungover)
32. High School Never Ends (Live and Hungover)
33. Nut Buster-Booster (Live and Hungover)
34. Today Is Gonna Be A Great Day (Theme Song To Phineas and Ferb) (Live and Hungover)
36. Thank You Manchester (Live and Hungover)
37. Girl All The Bad Guys Want (Live and Hungover)

SLASH
ANNOUNCES ELECTRIFYING NEW LIVE ALBUM AND CONCERT FILM
‘LIVE AT THE S.E.R.P.E.N.T. FESTIVAL’
OUT WORLDWIDE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
HERE

LISTEN TO THE FIRST SINGLE
“OH WELL (LIVE)”
HERE

A tribute to his love of the Blues, SLASH the iconic GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced the release of Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival—the electrifying live album and concert film–out worldwide on Friday, November 7. On Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, SLASH brings his passion for the Blues, and his musical roots to the foreground as his formidable ensemble known as Slash’s Blues Ball delivers a gritty, soulful set paying homage to the legends who shaped rock and blues.

The Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival announcement launches with the first single “Oh Well (Live)”, out today. SLASH takes the Fleetwood Mac classic and transforms it into a searing live experience. Channeling Peter Green’s blues roots while unleashing his own signature firepower, SLASH and his Blues Ball band deliver a performance that feels both timeless and fiercely alive.

Watch the official video for “Oh Well (Live)” HERE.

On Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, Slash’s Blues Ball delivers the blues like it’s meant to be – loud, live, and dangerous. The album and concert film were captured live at the Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO during the July 17, 2024 tour stop of SLASH’s all-star Blues tour, the inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival, an acronym which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance. The Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival live album and concert film will be available worldwide in retail stores and online as 2CD+DVD digipak, 2CD+Blu-ray digipak and on Heavyweight Black 3LP gatefold through earMUSIC.

Slash’s Blues Ball band features SLASH on lead and rhythm guitar, joined by longtime collaborator Teddy “ZigZag” Andreadis (keyboards, harmonica, vocals), Tash Neal (rhythm guitar, vocals), Johnny Griparic (bass, backing vocals), and Michael Jerome (drums).

Together, they tear through a blistering set of blues standards and rock staples, paying tribute to icons like Bukka White, Howlin’ Wolf, Booker T. & the MG’s, Fleetwood Mac, Freddie King, The Temptations, T-Bone Walker, Hoyt Axton, Robert Johnson, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Bob Dylan, and Elmore James.

The set includes smoldering takes on “Parchman Farm Blues,” “Killing Floor,” “Born Under a Bad Sign,” “Oh Well,” “Big Legged Woman,” and “Key to the Highway,” followed by the slow-burn groove of “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” the smoky soul of “Stormy Monday,” and the gritty punch of “The Pusher.” SLASH also debuts a brand-new original, “Metal Chestnut,” before diving into “Cross Road Blues” and a fiery rendition of “Stone Free.” The encore features added favorites “It Takes a Lot to Laugh,” “It Takes a Train to Cry” and a blistering closer with “Shake Your Money Maker.”

Intercut with candid, behind-the-scenes interviews, SLASH reflects on his deep personal connection to the blues, sharing the stories behind the songs and his reverence for the artists who paved the way.

The inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival featured an all-star Blues lineup handpicked by SLASH and celebrated the release of the iconic guitarist and songwriter’s critically acclaimed sixth solo album Orgy of the Damned. SLASH’s star-studded Blues album Orgy of the Damned spent 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart, and after 69 weeks still remains at in the top 50. Over 23 tour dates in the summer of 2024, SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival raised more than $125,000 for five nonprofit organizations chosen by SLASH benefitting mental health, socio-economic equality and justice, and uplifting the lives of underserved Americans.

SLASH and his Blues Ball band still photo from Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival concert film.

Following is the Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival tracklisting:

CD 1:
1. Intro
2. Parchman Farm Blues
3. Killing Floor
4. Born Under a Bad Sign
5. Oh Well
6. Big Legged Woman
7. Key to the Highway
8. Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone

CD2:
9. Stormy Monday ​
10. The Pusher
11. Metal Chestnut
12. Crossroads
13. Stone Free
14. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
15. Shake Your Money Maker

DVD/Blu-ray: Full concert film with behind-the-scenes documentary segments. PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1 audio.

Vinyl side-split:
Side A: 1-4 Side B: 5-7
Side C: 8-9 Side D: 10-11
Side E: 12-13 Side F: 14-15

Hardcore Legends
BIOHAZARD
Release Explosive New Single “Death of Me”
+ Visualizer — Watch HERE

📸: Istvan Bruggen

New Album ‘Divided We Fall’
Out October 17th via BLKIIBLK
Pre-Order HERE

“Divided We Fall Tour” Kicks Off in October
Featuring Support from Onyx, Bayway, + Swollen Teeth

Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD release their explosive new single “Death of Me” from their upcoming album ‘Divided We Fall,’ their first studio release in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity amid chaos. “Death of Me” arrives alongside a powerful new music video, available to watch below.

About the song, Danny Schuler (drums) comments:

“’Death of Me.’ One of my favorites! To me, this song embodies the frustration, miscommunication, and intolerance that we sometimes deal with in our lives. This song is a mid-tempo banger for anyone feeling like life is a never-ending battle against everything and everyone. Never give up!!!”

Watch the Visualizer for “Death of Me” HERE

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones), ‘Divided We Fall’ captures BIOHAZARD at their most raw, relentless, and unifying. The album blends the band’s unmistakable fusion of hardcore, metal, and streetwise groove with a sharpened edge for a fractured modern world delivering a powerful reminder of why BIOHAZARD remains one of the most vital and influential bands in heavy music.

Recording sessions took place at Shorefire Recording Studios (Long Branch, NJ) and The Hydeaway (Van Nuys, CA), with engineering by Joseph DeMaio and additional recording from Matt Hyde. Guitar and production tech duties were handled by Phil Caivano.

BIOHAZARD’s upcoming release via BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in a storied career that began in the late ’80s, one defined by aggressive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and an unwavering commitment to their roots.

Pre-Order ‘Divided We Fall’ HERE

‘Divided We Fall’ Track List:
1. F**k the System
2. Forsaken
3. Eyes on Six
4. Death of Me
5. Word to the Wise
6. Fight to be Free
7. War Inside Me
8. S.I.T.F.O.A.
9. Tear Down the Walls
10. I Will Overcome
11. Warriors

BIOHAZARD will be on their “Divided We Fall Tour” this fall with support from Onyx, Bayway, and Swollen Teeth, including a homecoming show at the Warsaw in Brooklyn on October 28th. A full list of dates is below.

BIOHAZARD Live:

10/3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving
10/4: Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Annex
10/5: Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest
10/7: Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheeler’s
10/8: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
10/10: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/11: Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
10/12: Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
10/13: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
10/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/16: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/18: Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
10/19: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/21: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
10/22: Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater
10/23: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot
10/25: Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
10/26: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
10/28: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
10/29: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/31: Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
11/1: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
11/3: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s

Musical pioneers in every sense of the word, BIOHAZARD were one of the first bands to seamlessly blend hardcore, heavy metal, punk, and hip hop into an intoxicating genre all their own. After more than a decade away, the Brooklyn, NY band’s OG lineup reunited in 2023 to both fan fervor and critical acclaim, headlining the opening night of the legendary Milwaukee Metal Fest for their first show back. Ghost Cult Magazine said they “explosively unleashed their fury with fortitude and force” with “a superhuman set and an awe-inspiring show.”

The band followed with two sold-out hometown shows in New York City, a late-summer festival run in the UK and Europe, and a fall direct support slot with Megadeth across North America. That was just the start. They returned to Europe and the UK in 2024 for the early summer festival season – including a headlining slot at Download – and made their triumphant return to South America in spring, then returned home to blow out America’s exploding festival circuit.

Their return did more than turn heads; it caused whiplash, and they partnered with BlkIIBlk Records to record and release new music. More incendiary and relentless than ever, the trailblazers have a fresh outlook and revitalized spirit. This is more than a reunion – for Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar), Bobby Hambel (lead guitar), Danny Schuler (drums), and Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass), it’s a revitalization and rebirth.

BIOHAZARD are:
Billy Graziadei – vocals/guitar
Bobby Hambel – lead guitar
Danny Schuler – drums
Evan Seinfeld – vocals/bass