DragonForce will celebrate 20 years of ‘Inhuman Rampage’ on a 2027 European and UK tour with Visions Of Atlantis and Wings Of Steel.
Author: Seneca
A new statue and memorial bench honoring late Every Time I Die and wrestling star Andy Williams are being planned for Gratwick Park in his hometown of North Tonawanda, New York. The permanent tribute comes shortly after family, friends and peers gathered in Buffalo to celebrate Williams’ life.
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has revealed that the band are experimenting with different approaches on their forthcoming eighth studio album, warning fans not to expect another ‘Iowa’ or self-titled record. Root also discussed the band’s stripped-back production, analog recording process, live tracking with Eloy Casagrande and collaboration with producer Matt Wallace.
Slipknot have announced their massive 2027 (sic)est Stadium Tour, with the band set to headline stadiums across the UK, North America and South America alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Marilyn Manson, Lamb Of God, Hatebreed, Lorna Shore, Motionless In White and more. The trek will feature new staging, a career-spanning setlist and support the band’s forthcoming new studio album.
I Am Morbid will headline the 2026 Morbidfest tour across Europe and the UK, celebrating material from Morbid Angel’s early albums ‘Altars Of Madness’, ‘Blessed Are The Sick’, ‘Covenant’ and ‘Domination’. Atheist will join the trek to mark 35 years of ‘Unquestionable Presence’, while Cancer will celebrate the 35th anniversary of ‘Death Shall Rise’. Narcotic Wasteland and Stellvris will open separate legs of the tour.
I Prevail and The Plot In You will headline the 2027 Riverfront Revolt festival at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI. NEVERTEL, Autumn Kings and Silly Goose have also been announced for the January 30 event, with more lineup details potentially still to come.
Elder have postponed their remaining fall tour dates as bassist Jack Donovan continues to battle a serious case of pneumonia in the hospital. Donovan was hospitalized in Portland, OR, while the band were touring with Blackwater Holylight and Blask, and Elder have now decided to halt their remaining shows while he undergoes further treatment. The band say rescheduled dates will be announced once the situation allows, with refunds available through the original point of sale.
Arch Enemy have released a new live video for “Nemesis,” showcasing vocalist Lauren Hart’s take on the band’s 2005 classic. The performance was filmed during the band’s European touring this summer, with Jacob Hansen handling the mixing and mastering. Arch Enemy will also hit North America this fall for a co-headlining tour with The Black Dahlia Murder, joined by Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown Into Exile.
Former Korn bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu and guitarist Brian “Head” Welch reunited onstage in Boise, Idaho, performing alongside Lacey Sturm and joining P.O.D. for “Boom” and a Beastie Boys “Sabotage” cover.
Cancer Bats drummer Mike Peters is stepping away from touring after more than 25 years on the road to focus on raising his two young children. Peters will remain involved with the band through writing, recording, management and North American booking, while Ian “Ski” Romano takes over touring drum duties.
