After 35 years of delivering relentless Swedish death metal, The Crown have announced that 2026 will mark the end of their journey. The band plans to conclude their career with a farewell tour spanning multiple continents, giving fans one last chance to experience their signature intensity. Reflecting on the decision, the band said: “After 35 years of creativity and Death Metal mayhem – the time has come to bring The Crown‘s journey to an end.2026 will not only mark our final year of live shows – it will be the final chapter for the band. We want to go out…
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Inhuman Condition (Obituary, etc.) have unveiled dates for their ‘Pest Coast Tour’, kicking off in January 2026. The Floridian death/thrash metal veterans will be joined by deathcore act Wretched, with Trash Panda returning as support after joining the band on their previous tour leg. 2026 ‘Pest Coast Tour’ Dates:01/09 Tampa, FL – Crowbar01/11 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall01/12 Austin, TX – Come And Take It01/13 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse01/14 Mesa, AZ – Nile Underground01/15 Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room01/16 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick01/17 San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge01/19 Seattle, WA – El…
Persefone have released an orchestral live performance video for their track “One Word”, uploaded today, December 3rd, just two days ahead of the release of their upcoming live album, Live In Andorra. The progressive death metal band teamed with the Orquestra Nacional Clàssica d’Andorra for the elaborate performance, which took place at the National Auditorium in Ordino, Andorra in May 2024. The forthcoming live album captures this unique set, blending Persefone’s intense metal sound with orchestral grandeur. Reflecting on the performance of “One Word,” the band shared: “In every show, there are different moments, but nothing compares to the thrill…
Swedish post-hardcore legends Refused have launched a crowdfunding campaign for their upcoming documentary, ‘Exit To End’, which chronicles the band’s three-decade career as they prepare to officially end their reunion that began in 2014. The documentary follows Refused on their global farewell tour, culminating in a trio of hometown shows in Umeå, Sweden, with the final performance livestreamed on December 21st. While members will continue collaborating in side projects like Backengrillen, Refused as fans know them will be officially retiring. According to a press release, Exit To End traces the band’s journey from “a damp basement in Umeå’s Teg suburb…
Exodus are targeting a tentative March 20th, 2026 release for the first of two new albums featuring returning vocalist Rob Dukes. Guitarist Gary Holt, who also plays with Slayer, shared the plans during a recent appearance on Robbs MetalWorks: “It’s fucking awesome. It’ll be out next March, I think — March 20 — and it’s fucking awesome. I mean, it’s so awesome. We’re so proud of this record.” Holt revealed that roughly 80% of the follow-up album is already written, with about eight songs completed, though some recording still remains. The first album is expected to feature ten tracks. While…
Dead To Fall will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their third studio album, The Phoenix Throne, with a special one-night-only performance this spring. The album officially turns 20 on April 4, 2026, and one week later the band will perform it in full at the Falcon Bowl in Milwaukee, WI. The anniversary show will also bring together a stacked supporting lineup, including a reunion set from the original Wings Of Scarlet, along with performances from With Dead Hands Rising, Too Pure To Die, xSERAPHx, and Oncepurified. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dead To Fall (@deadtofall) Do…
Foo Fighters have revealed plans for a special benefit concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA on January 14 — an event that coincides with frontman Dave Grohl’s 57th birthday. The show will support multiple charitable organizations long championed by Dave and his wife Jordyn, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission. According to a detailed press release, the band outlined the purpose and structure of the event: ‘Foo Fighters will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14th, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefiting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and…
British groove-metalcore force Malevolence have released a new live video for Trenches, taken from their 2025 album Where Only The Truth Is Spoken. The footage was captured on November 8, 2025, during the band’s sold-out headlining performance at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, UK — the biggest show of their career to date. Alongside the video, the band shared an all-caps message to fans: “BIGGEST MALEV HEADLINE OF OUR CAREER AND MAYBE THE SICKEST SHOW WE HAVE EVER PLAYED IT TAKES ALOT OF OUR TIME, ENERGY & RESOURCES TO PUT THESE VIDEOS TOGETHER & WE DO IT FOR BASICALLY…
Melodic hardcore collective Angel Du$t have dropped a new single titled “DU$T”, accompanied by an unsettling new music video directed by Blaise Cepis. The track appears on their upcoming guest-packed album, COLD 2 THE TOUCH, due out February 13 via Run For Cover. The band are set to support the release with a massive spring U.S. tour featuring a rotating cast of heavy hitters. The full routing is below. Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Dates:02/27 Washington, DC – St. Stephen’s Church (feat. Crown Of Thornz, Backlash & Love Sick)02/28 Philadelphia, PA – Lithuanian Music Hall (feat. Crown Of Thornz, Combust &…
Wolfgang Van Halen will continue his busy touring schedule into 2026, hitting the road across North America with his band Mammoth. The multi-instrumentalist, son of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, fronts Mammoth, who released their third studio album, The End, this past October. The upcoming tour will feature 10 Years as direct support and James And The Cold Gun opening. Public onsale begins Friday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Artist presales are available using the password ‘THEENDISHERE’. Spring 2026 North American Tour Dates: 03/05 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom03/07 Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa03/08…
