Vana will embark on their first-ever U.S. headlining run this spring, marking a new chapter after their recent signing to Sumerian Records. The New Zealand industrial-tinged alternative metal project will be joined by Cloudyfield, Deadlands, and RedHook throughout the trek, which kicks off in April. Presale tickets launched today (December 9th), with general onsale planned for Friday, December 12th at 10:00am local time. Sharing excitement for the milestone, Vana offered: “Doing my own headline tour has always been a dream of mine and I’m so grateful to finally make this dream a reality. This tour feels like the moment I…
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Crown The Empire have officially confirmed that longtime bassist/vocalist Hayden Tree has stepped away from the band. Tree has been part of the lineup since their 2010 formation—initially serving as rhythm guitarist before transitioning into his current role. In a newly-shared video message, the band stated that Tree’s exit is rooted in wanting to prioritize time with his family and newborn child. The farewell footage was captured during their November 16th performance at the ‘Vans Warped Tour Tour’ stop at Tinker Field in Orlando, FL. The group shared the announcement today (December 9th), writing: “After 15 years of touring the…
Emo outfit Movements are set to help send off one of Southern California’s most iconic music venues, Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA, with the final two shows ever held at the storied location on December 18th and 19th, 2025. After decades of hosting groundbreaking performances and unforgettable memories, the venue will soon close its doors for good — and these farewell nights promise to be loud, sweaty, emotional celebrations of everything Chain Reaction has stood for. Chain Reaction’s legacy is built on moments that became folklore, including one of its most infamous: Bury Your Dead’s Alive DVD was filmed inside…
Following the release of their debut 3-song demo/EP, With Skull Crushing Force, Atomic Rule are ready to unveil their next batch of music. The group—featuring ex-Every Time I Die guitarist Andy Williams alongside Travis Bennington (Eternal Sleep), Kevin Boutot (Dry Kill Logic/ex-The Acacia Strain), and vocalist James Hendergroove—have announced Friday, December 12th, 2025 as the release date for their new 3-song demo/EP, The Golden Rose. This upcoming release marks the first collection of songs written collaboratively by all current members, showcasing a fully unified creative effort from the band. Atomic Rule will also hit the stage just two days after…
Emerging alt-rock outfit Bilmuri has teamed up with The Home Team and GANG! for a U.S. spring tour, officially dubbed The Kinda Hard Tour. The trek follows Bilmuri’s recent release of their new single, “HARD2TELL”, which teased fans for the announcement. Pre-sales for the tour kicked off today, December 9th, via Bilmuri’s official app, Muri Naysh, with the general on-sale set for Friday, December 12th. The tour will bring all three bands to venues across North America, spanning late April into mid-May 2026. Tour Dates:04/17 Denver, CO – The Fillmore04/18 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center04/20 Los…
System Of A Down have confirmed a headlining performance at Estadion GNP Seguros in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 27th, 2026. The enormous stadium can hold 65,000 fans, and the Armenian-American nü-metal icons will be joined on stage by British post-punk band IDLES. Pre-sales begin tomorrow, December 10th at 10:00am local time, with the general onsale following on Tuesday, December 16th at 2:00pm local time. Following their expanded touring schedule last year, System Of A Down have a busy 2026 ahead. Their confirmed dates include: Solo Shows:04/25 Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World05/27 Mexico City, MEX – Estadion GNP…
The seventh annual Forever Deaf Fest is returning in 2026, featuring Pig Destroyer, Weekend Nachos, Atomic Rule, See You Next Tuesday, and more. The two-day festival will take place across three venues in Chicago from April 10th to 11th. While a headliner for the opening night at Sleeping Village is still to be announced, Pig Destroyer will perform Prowler In The Yard in its entirety on the second day at Avondale Music Hall, closing the night alongside Weekend Nachos. Highlights of the lineup include Atomic Rule (featuring former members of Every Time I Die and The Acacia Strain), a rare…
Swedish progressive metallers SOEN have unveiled the music video for “Discordia,” the third single from their upcoming seventh studio album, Reliance, due out January 16th via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez (ex-Opeth/Amon Amarth) described the track: “‘Discordia’ is the result of us pushing ourselves into different territories both sonically and emotionally. We experimented with darker textures to capture the descent from self-protection into isolation.” Vocalist Joel Ekelöf added: “The song sits in the tension between wanting connection and building walls to avoid pain. It’s a piece born from vulnerability, and from our willingness to explore the uncomfortable corners of…
Multi-platinum goth punk veterans AFI are set to hit the road this spring for a headlining North American tour in support of their latest album, Silver Bleeds The Black Sun…. The trek will include a mix of standalone shows and their appearance at the Las Vegas stop of the annual ‘Sick New World’ festival. Support across most dates will come from Choir Boy. “We’re excited to bring this run of shows to our fans and share the stage with Choir Boy, who have been incredible to have on the road,” AFI said in a statement. Presales for mailing list subscribers…
Canadian technical death metal outfit Archspire have officially unveiled their fifth studio album, Too Fast To Die, along with its lead single, “Carrion Ladder.” The record, set for release on April 10th, marks the band’s first fully independent album, funded via a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised $396,326 CAD ($286,000 USD). The new track and accompanying video serve as an introduction to the album’s rapid-fire technical onslaught. The video was co-directed by band members Dean Lamb and Oliver Rae Aleron. Vocalist Oliver Rae Aleron commented on the single: “What’s that, Archspire is newly single??? OH Archspire‘s NEW single!! After 4…
