Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death have revealed plans for their spring 2026 North American headlining tour, bringing a barrage of extreme music to stages across the continent. Doom metallers Primitive Man and seminal metalcore outfit Deadguy will join the trek as special guests on select dates. Frontman Mark “Barney” Greenway commented on the tour, noting the band’s excitement to hit the road again: “We’re looking forward to taking our new and classic material across North America this spring. Sharing the stage with such intense and talented bands like Deadguy and Primitive Man will make this run extra brutal and memorable.” Napalm…
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Canadian death metal titans Cryptopsy will headline the 13th annual Decibel Magazine Tour in 2026, marking 30 years of their groundbreaking sophomore album None So Vile. The band’s vocalist Matt McGachy reflected on the milestone and the upcoming trek: “We are honored to headline the 13th expedition of The Decibel Magazine Tour. Headlining the Decibel Tour while celebrating the 30th anniversary of None So Vile is surreal for us. That record changed everything, and getting to rip through our favorite songs from it every night – alongside a bunch of newer Cryptopsy tracks from An Insatiable Violence – feels like…
Over 20 years into their career, The Devil Wears Prada continue to deliver for diehard fans seeking a return to the band’s heavier roots. Their latest album, Flowers, included a bonus track titled “Play The Old Shit,” and the group took that sentiment to heart during the second performance of their Emo’s Not Dead Cruise set on January 23rd, 2026. Attendees reported that the band performed a full set of older fan favorites, delivering a nostalgic deep dive into their catalog. The set reportedly ran as follows: The performance reinforced the band’s willingness to revisit fan-favorite material, blending nostalgia with…
Pierce The Veil have announced their largest hometown performance to date, confirming a headlining stadium show at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. The multi-platinum post-hardcore band will take over the venue on September 12th, 2026, marking both the final date of their ongoing I Can’t Hear You World Tour and their only mainland U.S. headlining appearance of the year. The band shared the news via social media today (January 26th), framing the concert as a full-circle moment years in the making. According to the group, the Petco Park show represents the culmination of their journey as a band —…
Karnivool have revealed a new piece of their long-awaited return. The Australian progressive rock outfit have released “Animation,” the latest single to surface from their forthcoming fourth studio album, ‘In Verses’, which is scheduled to arrive on February 6th. The track is accompanied by an official lyric video created by Bobby Gray, offering a visual counterpart that mirrors the song’s evolving dynamics and introspective tone. “Animation” continues to showcase the band’s meticulous approach to atmosphere and structure, further expanding on the sonic direction hinted at in earlier material from the album. ‘In Verses’ marks Karnivool’s first full-length release in several…
ada have stepped outside their long-standing creative rules to pay tribute to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most influential bands. The Portland-based black metal outfit have released a cover of Nirvana’s “Something In The Way,” originally appearing on the grunge icons’ 1991 breakthrough album Nevermind. The decision marks a rare exception for Uada, who have historically avoided recording covers in favor of developing a fully independent sonic identity. According to vocalist/guitarist Jake Superchi, the gravity of the song — and its regional significance — made it worth bending that rule. “When UADA was formed, a rule was set: no covers,…
With Megadeth officially nearing the end of their legendary run, Dave Mustaine is still weighing what life after the band could look like. The thrash metal icons announced in August 2025 that they would be winding things down following a multi-year farewell tour, citing health concerns as a contributing factor in the decision. That final chapter will be supported by the band’s recently released self-titled studio album, which has been positioned as Megadeth’s last. While a live album capturing the farewell tour seems likely, Mustaine has not fully ruled out the possibility of continuing on with a solo career once…
New post-hardcore project Held. have officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of their debut single, “New You Anthem.” The band brings together Douglas Robinson (vocals/guitar) and Sal Mignaro (bass) of The Sleeping alongside Josh Eppard (drums) of Coheed And Cambria, uniting longtime collaborators under a new creative banner. The track serves as the first taste of Held.’s forthcoming debut album GREY, which is scheduled to arrive on May 15th through MNRK Heavy. A music video for “New You Anthem,” directed by Adam Thomson, is now streaming, with My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero lending guest vocals to the…
Bodysnatcher have unveiled a new music video for “The Maker,” the latest single from their upcoming album ‘Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home’, which is set to arrive on April 10th. The deathcore outfit once again leaned into their most aggressive instincts for the track, teaming up with director Errick Easterday (Sanguisugabogg, Boundaries) to bring the song’s dark themes to life on screen. “The Maker” marks the second preview of the album and signals an even heavier turn for the band. Bassist Kyle Shope explained that the song pushes Bodysnatcher into bleaker territory than ever before: “‘The Maker’ is a…
A previously dismissed sexual assault lawsuit filed against Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner) by his former personal assistant Ashley Walters has been successfully revived following the passage of a new California law. Walters initially filed her lawsuit in 2021, alleging that Manson subjected her to sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of multiple California civil codes. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between August 2010 and July 2011, during the period in which Walters was employed by Warner. The case was first dismissed in May 2022, after a judge ruled that the…
