Long-running Boston screamo outfit The Saddest Landscape have officially joined the roster at Iodine Recordings, marking their first major move in almost ten years. Alongside the signing, the band have released a new single titled ‘Hexes’, their first fresh material since the mid-2010s. A full double LP is scheduled to arrive in 2026. Iodine Recordings announced the signing with a statement celebrating the band’s legacy and previewing the themes behind their long-awaited return: “WELCOME THE SADDEST LANDSCAPE to Iodine Recordings! New single ‘Hexes’ out now + Limited Flexi 7” included with all Black Friday Sale orders.” In a longer message,…
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After more than a decade together, Arch Enemy and longtime vocalist Alissa White-Gluz have officially gone their separate ways. Both parties shared statements earlier today (Nov. 23), confirming the split and signaling that major news is ahead for 2026. The band made the announcement first, posting a simple graphic of their logo accompanied by a brief message acknowledging White-Gluz’s contributions and hinting at a new chapter still to come. “Arch Enemy have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz. We’re thankful for the time and music we’ve shared and wish her all the best. Wherever there is an ending, there is…
Metalcore heavyweights from opposite sides of the globe are teaming up this winter, as Crystal Lake and Miss May I launch a co-headlining European and UK run. The tour brings along support from Great American Ghost and Diesect, creating a four-band package built on high-energy metallic intensity. The trek spans late February through March and marks the first major European outing for Crystal Lake since completing their forthcoming album The Weight Of Sound, due out January 23rd. Fans will get an early taste of the band’s new era while Miss May I continue supporting their most recent cycle. Tickets go…
Swedish melodic death metal veterans In Flames have rolled out a stacked slate of European summer tour dates, mixing major festival appearances with a series of headlining shows across the continent. The run pairs the band with a rotation of supporting acts including bleed from within, employed to serve, napalm death, and others across various stops. The routing leans heavily into Europe’s peak festival season, with the group anchoring marquee events such as Wacken Open Air, Masters Of Rock, Summer Breeze, and more, alongside intimate club and outdoor headline performances. ‘A full summer of festivals, headliners, and some amazing bands…
A possible Scandinavian metal alliance looks to be forming. Members of Amon Amarth, Soilwork, and Orbit Culture have simultaneously posted a cryptic new teaser video suggesting that a full tour announcement is imminent. The coordinated teaser confirms that the reveal will land this coming Monday, November 24th, at 07:00am CET—strongly hinting that whatever is being unveiled will be centered around Europe-based routing. ‘The announcement arrives Monday—prepare yourselves.’ While details remain under wraps, the shared timing and cross-posting across all three bands point toward a collaborative live undertaking, likely a full tour package. With all signs pointing to a European reveal,…
Tool opened their new run across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Hawaii with one of their most unexpected setlists in decades. Long criticized by portions of their fanbase for a slow creative cycle and a typically rigid setlist structure, the band surprised attendees in Auckland on November 22nd by resurrecting several deep cuts that had not been performed since the late ’90s and early 2000s. Fans have grown accustomed to modest setlist shifts at best, especially as Maynard James Keenan — now 61 — has openly acknowledged the challenges of revisiting the more aggressive material from the band’s early years.…
Stray From The Path have delivered what they’re calling their final, world-exclusive interview, sitting down with Kerrang! to look back on nearly 24 years as one of heavy music’s most outspoken and politically unfiltered bands. Earlier this year, the group announced that their upcoming record Clockworked would mark their last chapter, alongside a farewell tour that is scheduled to wrap on November 28th in Bristol, UK. In the interview, the band speaks candidly about the highs, lows, sacrifices, and motivations behind their decision to close the book. Vocalist Andrew “Drew York” Dijorio addressed the emotional weight of walking away: “We’ve…
System Of A Down marked the 20th anniversary of their final studio album, Mezmerize, today (November 22nd) with a short retrospective video shared across their social platforms. The clip highlights the closing chapter of the “mezmerize” / “hypnotize” era—one that, unknowingly at the time, would become their last full-length creative run together. Despite years of fan demand for a follow-up, the 2x platinum mezmerize still stands as the band’s final entry in their studio discography. Internal disagreements surrounding songwriting and business decisions have long kept the group from returning to the studio, leading multiple members to publicly temper expectations about…
Thrice have partnered with producer/multi-instrumentalist Less Gravity for a new lo-fi reinterpretation project titled Lofi, set for release on December 12. The collaboration reimagines five tracks from the band’s catalog, offering mellowed, atmospheric versions of some of their most recognizable songs. The newly released rendition of “Black Honey” showcases the direction of the project — smoothing the edges of the 2016 single into a warm, downtempo soundscape layered with the subtle textures typical of Less Gravity’s style. Along with the updated take on “Black Honey,” the Lofi EP will include reworked versions of fan favorites spanning multiple eras of the…
Ice Nine Kills guitarist Ricky Armellino has announced that he will be stepping away from the band’s ongoing European/UK touring plans. Armellino cited ongoing nerve pain issues and care needs for his aging dog as the primary reasons for taking an extended break—one that he estimates will last about six months. In a series of comments directed at fans, Armellino explained that he has dealt with persistent shoulder and nerve pain, having already seen “as many professionals as I can afford.” He added that the situation with his dog involves “advancing age and specific care needs,” making touring unrealistic for…
