Lamb Of God have released official pro-shot footage of “Blunt Force Blues,” recorded during their August 7, 2026 performance at Bloodstock Open Air Festival in the UK. The new live video captures the Richmond, Virginia groove metal band onstage at the annual metal event and gives fans another look at their festival set.
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Masked British nü-metal band BLACKGOLD have released “KILLAZ,” a new single and music video featuring rapper Woes. Vocalist Spookz says the collaboration began after the band encountered Woes busking in Austin, Texas, while touring in 2025. Directed by Paul Foster, the video accompanies a track that explores a different side of BLACKGOLD’s sound while retaining the group’s chaotic energy and attitude. The release arrives ahead of the band’s fall touring schedule across the UK and Europe, including dates with PENGSHUi, Indigo Blaze, Deadwax, and Sumo Cyco, plus guest appearances from Hyro The Hero in Antwerp and Paris.
Iron Maiden have announced a third and final North American leg of their ‘Run For Your Lives Tour’ for 2027, adding dates across the United States and Canada with support from Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age on non-festival shows. The run begins April 14 in Tacoma, Washington, and includes stops in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and the Northeast before concluding with headlining appearances at Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio, and Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City, Maryland. Bassist Steve Harris said the band changed its plans for a 2027 live break after enjoying the current North American tour and wanting to reach regions missed on previous dates. Artist presales begin October 19, with general ticket sales opening October 23.
Members of Stick To Your Guns and Eighteen Visions have launched ALIVE, a new straight edge hardcore band debuting with the five-track EP ‘The Truth I Know.’ Fronted by Josh James, the lineup also includes Stick To Your Guns guitarist and vocalist Chris Rawson and drummer Adam Galindo, with production handled by Taylor Young of Twitching Tongues and God’s Hate. Released on Edge Day, the EP is the first offering from PLAN X RECORDS, a new straight edge hardcore label launched by the HardLore podcast. The label is now accepting demos from interested bands.
Swiss metalcore band Breakdown Of Sanity have shared a new lyric video for “One-Way Mirror,” a single taken from their upcoming album ‘Reveries.’ Scheduled to arrive on November 6, 2026, the record will be the group’s first full-length album in a decade. The new track offers another preview of the band’s long-awaited return to the album format, with ‘Reveries’ set to arrive next month.
Nervosa have withdrawn from their scheduled UK tour with Xentrix as vocalist and guitarist Prika Amaral faces worsening allergic reactions that have increasingly affected her health. In a personal statement, Amaral explained that she first experienced cold urticaria in 2024, but her symptoms have intensified over the past five months and now include reactions to several other potential triggers. After describing a severe episode that brought her close to anaphylactic shock, she said she will return to Brazil for further testing and treatment and needs at least two months away from touring. The band confirmed that its upcoming North American tour is still scheduled to proceed.
No Cure are celebrating the 2026 edition of Edge Day with a new cover of Brotherhood’s 1989 track “Till Death.” The rising metallic hardcore band have continued a tradition of marking the annual straight edge celebration with a tribute to a classic hardcore song, following last year’s rendition of Until The End’s “Death Disguised As Salvation.” The new release is accompanied by a merchandise drop through the band’s online store.
SAVE US are dealing with visa complications ahead of their first tour, supporting Saosin on the band’s 20th anniversary run alongside Silent Planet and Like Moths To Flames. In an October 17 update, the group confirmed that Chris and Benji have still been unable to secure their visas. Miguel will continue with the tour, with Nick Miller filling in on guitar, Abei Torres on bass, and Roman from Like Moths To Flames handling drums. Despite the disappointment of not being able to tour with the complete lineup, SAVE US say they will continue working to secure the outstanding visas.
Masked industrial nü-metal band Amerakin Overdose have released a music video for “Parasite,” a new single inspired by the band’s allegations that a promoter withheld payment from the artists who performed at an August 8 show in Salem, Oregon. The concert reportedly sold around 180 tickets, and the dispute drew wider attention after other artists came forward with similar claims. Vocalist Cody Perez describes the song as an anthem about recognizing toxic, exploitative people, reclaiming personal power, and cutting them out of your life.
Comedy improv group Smosh have parodied Limp Bizkit with “Bring ‘Em Back (We Want Dinos),” a dinosaur-themed nu-metal track performed by Fred Darts, a fictional character played by Smosh’s Spencer Agnew. The official music video gives the late-’90s nu-metal style a prehistoric twist, with Fred Darts rallying for the return of dinosaurs in a spoof inspired by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst.
