Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Nine Inch Nails have unexpectedly unveiled a new companion release tied to last year’s ‘Tron Ares’ film soundtrack. The newly issued collection, titled ‘Tron Ares: Divergence’, arrived today (February 27th), expanding on the material the band created for the sci-fi franchise installment. The industrial icons returned from a lengthy hiatus to score Tron: Ares, marking a major comeback moment for the project. Earlier this year, the band earned a GRAMMY Award for Best Rock Song for the soundtrack single “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” further cementing the impact of their…
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Drowning Pool have linked up with rising artist Sorry X for a brand new collaborative single, “The Wrong One.” The track arrives alongside an official music video, giving fans a first look at the chemistry between the Texan nü-metal veterans and their latest creative partner. The collaboration came together after the band discovered Sorry X’s cover of Drowning Pool’s breakout hit “Bodies.” That performance quickly caught their attention. Guitarist C.J. Pierce explained: “We stumbled on Sorry X’s cover of ‘Bodies’ and were impressed by the sheer brutality of her vocals. We knew we had to collaborate.” For Sorry X, the…
Industrial metal veterans Static-X have lent their music to the newly unveiled reveal trailer for ‘Stage Tour’, an upcoming rhythm game being billed as a spiritual successor to the classic ‘Guitar Hero’ franchise. ‘Stage Tour’ is currently in development from several veterans who previously worked on the original Guitar Hero series. With Kramer – Gibson confirmed as partners on a new guitar peripheral, RedOctane are targeting a fall 2026 launch as they look to help reignite interest in the once-dominant plastic-instrument rhythm genre. RedOctane had previously been developing a guitar controller designed for compatibility with titles such as Fortnite Festival,…
Veteran death metal band Incantation have transformed a difficult touring situation into a charitable effort, launching a food drive at the remaining stops of their current U.S. run. Earlier this week, vocalist/guitarist John McEntee shared a candid video explaining that hospitality on the band’s tour as direct support to Belphegor had been insufficient, prompting him to jokingly — yet earnestly — ask fans to bring non-perishable food and bottled water to the merch table to help sustain the band on the road. McEntee noted that buyouts were barely covering daily meals and described the tour as operating on a “shoestring…
The emo-focused When We Were Young Festival will not take place in 2026, with organizers confirming the event will instead return in October 2027. Launched in 2022 and held annually each fall in Las Vegas, the festival has quickly become a destination event for fans of emo, pop-punk, and adjacent scenes. Next year will mark the first time the gathering has skipped a year since its debut run in Nevada. In a message shared February 27, organizers explained the decision: “To our When We Were Young family, The songs, the memories, the moments – none of it exists without you.…
Santa Cruz hardcore punk outfit Drain have taken a firm public stance on their political beliefs, issuing a blunt message to fans while launching a new anti-ICE benefit shirt. In a statement shared February 27 via Instagram, the band wrote: “Fuck ICEFuck Donald Trump.If this bothers you, please unfollow us immediately.No room for hate, racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other bullshit bigotry at a DRAIN show.” The post directly calls out United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Donald J. Trump, while reaffirming the band’s stance against discrimination and intolerance at their live performances. The statement coincides with the launch…
The Devil Wears Prada and Dying Wish have teamed up for a new anti-ICE benefit shirt, with all proceeds going toward migrant aid organization Border Kindness. Border Kindness works to provide food, shelter, medical care, and legal services to migrants, asylum-seekers, and displaced individuals. In a shared message tied to the release, the bands stated: “Together we can protect our neighbors.” The shirt is available now through both bands’ official webstores. Beyond aligning on this cause opposing United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies, the collaboration also reflects a personal connection between the two camps. Dying Wish vocalist Emma Boster…
Former Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer is returning to music with a revamped collection from his politically-driven side project Sons Of Liberty. Titled Thought Crimes (Volumes 1 & 2), the release compiles newly remixed versions of past Sons Of Liberty material, enhanced with updated live drumming from Mark Prator (ex-Iced Earth). The set has been remixed by Jim Morris and is scheduled for a July 4 release through The Circle Music. In a lengthy statement, Schaffer described Sons Of Liberty as “more than music,” calling it “a wake-up call” centered on themes of liberty and individual sovereignty. He said the…
Swedish death metal veterans Vomitory have announced their tenth studio album, In Death Throes, due out April 10th via Metal Blade Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have premiered a music video for the lead single “For Gore And Country.” Recorded across multiple studios in late 2025, the album was once again mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Paradise Lost, Bloodbath), continuing the longstanding collaboration. Drummer Tobias Gustafsson shared insight into the new single: “‘For Gore And Country’ charges forward relentlessly just like the rotting hordes in the lyrics do. Starting off with a classic Vomitory grind, then diving headfirst…
Late heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne will be honored at the 2026 BRIT Awards this Saturday (February 28th), where he will posthumously receive the ceremony’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The evening will also feature a special musical tribute curated by Sharon Osbourne. Pop superstar Robbie Williams is set to close the show with a performance of the title track from Osbourne’s 4x platinum 1991 album No More Tears. He will be backed by several of Ozzy’s longtime bandmates, including guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Robert Trujillo, drummer Tommy Clufetos, and keyboardist Adam Wakeman. Stacey Tang, co-president of RCA Records and chair of…
