The Acacia Strain are set to hit the road this spring and summer for the ‘You Are Safe The Dead Walk Here Tour’, celebrating 20 years of their third studio album ‘The Dead Walk’ while continuing to support their latest release ‘You Are Safe From God Here’. Originally produced by Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage, ‘The Dead Walk’ remains a cornerstone of the band’s catalog—but fans shouldn’t expect a full-album performance on this run. Joining the band on the tour are The Callous Daoboys as direct support, with fromjoy and Mask rounding out the lineup. Frontman Vincent Bennett addressed the…
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Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has shared a behind-the-scenes look at himself re-recording the deathcore vocals from the band’s 2006 debut for the upcoming 20th anniversary release, ‘Count Your Blessings | Repented’. The anniversary edition sees Sykes and guitarist Lee Malia fully re-record the album alongside mixer Buster Odeholm. The reworked version is due out July 10th and has been described as a heavier, sharper take on the original material. Alongside the newly shared footage, Sykes reflected on revisiting the band’s earliest material, writing: “Took me a minute to work out how to do some of this shit…
The nominees for the 2026 American Music Awards have been revealed, with a handful of familiar names from the rock and alternative space making the cut despite the genre’s limited presence in major categories. Among those representing heavier music this year are Deftones, Linkin Park, and Sleep Token, all of whom secured nominations across multiple categories. Notably, Sleep Token also earned recognition for their ambitious U.S. headlining run in the ‘Breakout Tour’ category. The 2026 ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 25th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, with fan voting currently underway. Notable…
Multi-platinum alternative rock heavyweights Foo Fighters have been confirmed as the musical guest for the April 25th episode of Saturday Night Live UK. The episode will be hosted by Nicola Coughlan, marking another high-profile appearance for the band as they gear up for the release of their next studio effort. Their performance on the show will arrive just one day after the release of their twelfth studio album, ‘Your Favorite Toy’, which is set to drop on April 24th. With new music on the way and a major television appearance lined up, Foo Fighters continue to keep momentum rolling as…
American black metal outfit Abigail Williams have confirmed a run of spring 2026 dates across the UK and Europe. The tour will once again see band mastermind Ken Sorceron leading the charge on vocals and guitar, alongside guitarist Vance Valenzuela and bassist John Porada. Behind the kit, Mike Heller (Raven, ex-Fear Factory) remains in place after joining the band in 2025, replacing Gabe Seeber. The upcoming trek will include festival appearances and club shows, with additional support on select dates from Shagor. Abigail Williams European/UK Tour Dates 2026 With Shagor: If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit the link…
Canadian tech-death standouts Archspire have unveiled plans for a fall 2026 European/UK headlining tour in support of their newly released album ‘Too Fast To Die’, which arrived on April 10th. Joining them on the run will be Crown Magnetar, The Zenith Passage, and Analepsy, rounding out a stacked bill of extreme metal talent. Announcing the trek with their signature tongue-in-cheek humor—complete with a nod to the 1985 film National Lampoon’s European Vacation—the band hyped the tour as an over-the-top celebration following a busy year that included the release of their latest record. Tickets for the run are set to go…
The 2026 edition of Coachella continues to spotlight heavier acts, with newly released official footage showcasing performances from across the festival’s opening weekend. While Turnstile and Nine Inch Nails’ collaborative ‘Nine Inch Noize’ set alongside Boys Noize and Mariqueen Maandig Reznor generated major buzz, they weren’t the only artists bringing heavier sounds to Indio, CA this year. Newly released footage highlights sets from a diverse range of acts, including Suicidal Tendencies, DRAIN, Ceremony, Fleshwater, Die Spitz, and Ecca Vandal—all of whom added a heavier edge to the traditionally genre-spanning lineup. Also featured is footage from Black Flag, who performed with…
Left To Suffer vocalist Taylor Barber and King 810 frontman David Gunn have teamed up to deliver a cover of System Of A Down’s breakout 1998 single “Sugar.” Originally released on May 24th, 1998, “Sugar” served as the world’s introduction to System Of A Down and would go on to achieve both gold and platinum certification in the United States decades later, officially earning those milestones in July 2022. Barber’s connection to the System Of A Down camp runs deeper than this cover, as he also fronts Seven Hours After Violet—the project led by System Of A Down bassist Shavo…
Proto-black metal pioneers Venom have dropped their new single “Kicked Outta Hell,” offering another preview of their upcoming 16th studio album ‘Into Oblivion’. The track marks the second single from the record, which is set for release on May 1st via BMG. Notably, the album shares its title with a separate 2026 release from Lamb Of God, though the two projects are unrelated. Frontman Cronos, the band’s last remaining original member, described the song as a tongue-in-cheek twist on classic themes: “This one is me just having fun. I’m putting myself above the Devil in the lyric, which I think…
French avant-garde extremists Igorrr have announced a lineup change, confirming that vocalist Marie Gerhardine Iguchi will be joining the group for upcoming live performances in place of mezzo-soprano vocalist Marthe Alexandre. According to a statement shared by the band, Alexandre will be stepping away from live duties to focus on personal and professional projects, with the group offering their full support for her decision. The band also noted that Igorrr’s schedule remains heavily active through 2026 and 2027. In the same update, Igorrr introduced Iguchi—also known as Marie Iguchi—as their new live vocalist, highlighting her long-standing connection to the project’s…
