Black Label Society will hit the road across North America early next year for a headlining tour that promises a full night of heavy riffs and family ties. The trek will feature Zakk Wylde pulling double duty each night, performing both as frontman of Black Label Society and with his Black Sabbath tribute project, Zakk Sabbath, who will serve as direct support. Opening the run will be Dark Chapel, fronted by Dario Lorina of Black Label Society, making this tour a full-circle showcase of Wylde’s extended musical family. Fans can currently catch Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel touring together across…
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Poppy has set the release date for her seventh studio album, Empty Hands, for January 23rd, 2026, via Sumerian Records. Alongside the announcement, she released a new single, “Bruised Sky,” accompanied by a sci-fi-inspired music video directed by Orie McGinness (Bad Omens, I Prevail). The track once again features Jordan Fish, formerly of Bring Me The Horizon, continuing their creative collaboration. Fans who attended Poppy’s recent tour may already be familiar with the song, as it was debuted live in September. The full track listing for Empty Hands remains under wraps, with only “Bruised Sky” and the previously released “Unravel”…
As Megadeth gear up for their farewell run, frontman Dave Mustaine has shared his thoughts on the band’s final chapter — and the current state of heavy music. In a new interview with Kerrang!, Mustaine confirmed that the band’s upcoming self-titled album, due out January 23rd, will be their last, with an extensive world tour set to follow before they officially call it quits. Mustaine revealed that the farewell tour could stretch on for “three to five years”, joking that he might be approaching his 70th birthday by the time it wraps up. During the interview, Mustaine also discussed his…
Sharon, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne have returned with the first new episode of ‘The Osbournes Podcast’ since the passing of their father and heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. The Prince of Darkness passed away on July 22nd, 2025, at age 76 following a heart attack—just weeks after performing his live farewell show. The emotional new episode finds the Osbourne family opening up about their grief, the global outpouring of love and support they’ve received, and the enduring legacy Ozzy leaves behind. They reveal that news of his passing drew condolences not only from rock and metal icons around the world…
Skinless have shared a new update on their long-awaited seventh studio album. The brutal death metal veterans confirmed via Facebook on November 10th that the follow-up to their 2018 release “Savagery” is nearly complete. The band revealed: “NEW SKINLESS ALBUM in 2026.The songs are mostly written. We’re fleshing out the little details. An album title is set. An actual human artist from England has been chosen to do the cover and layout. Once again it’ll be released on Relapse Records. Sometime in the first half of 2026 we’ll head into the studio to work on our 7th album. The cast…
Haywire, Missing Link, Nasty, and Cross Of Disbelief have expanded their early 2026 U.S. tour plans together. The updated itinerary adds several new stops, though Haywire will be absent from the first three dates. Here’s the full schedule: 01/05 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar (no Haywire)01/06 Richmond, VA – TBA (no Haywire)01/07 Raleigh, NC – Kings (no Haywire)01/08 Augusta, GA – Grantski Records01/10-11 Orlando, FL – FYA Fest01/13 Birmingham, AL – Workplay01/14 Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl01/15 Cincinnati, OH – Madison Live01/16 Huntington, WV – Apostolic Life Cathedral01/17 New Kensington, PA – Preserving01/18 Syracuse, NY – Sharkeys View this post on…
Hard rock titans Foo Fighters have announced the dates for their upcoming European and UK headlining run. This next leg of their ‘Take Cover Tour’ will take them overseas next summer, featuring support from Royel Otis, Inhaler, IDLES, Otoboke Beaver, Die Spitz, and Fat Dog on select dates. Subscribers to the Foo Fighters newsletter will receive pre-sale access information today, November 10th. The general onsale will follow this Friday at 10:00 a.m. local time. With Royel Otis & Otoboke Beaver: 06/10 Oslo, NOR – Unity Arena06/12 Stockholm, SWE – Strawberry Arena06/15 Warsaw, POL – PGE Narodowy With Inhaler & Otoboke…
The Violent Hour have been added to Steel Panther’s upcoming U.S. tour this December. The run will mark the first proper tour from The Violent Hour, who made their live debut this past September. Fronted by Carla Harvey (Lords Of Acid, ex-Butcher Babies), the band released their self-titled debut EP this past July. In related news, a music video for their single “Sex and Cigarettes” is expected to premiere online in the coming weeks. Tour Dates: 12/04 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant12/06 Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom12/07 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts12/10 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop12/12 Green Bay,…
In Flames have finally lifted the curtain on their annual summer festival, revealing that next year’s edition will return to their hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden. Dubbed Göteborg Brinner, the festival will take place at Frihamnen on August 22nd, 2026, featuring an impressive lineup of both local and international heavy acts, including: Commenting on the return to Gothenburg, In Flames shared: “We previously have had our festival in Borgholm and Dalhalla but now more than ever it made sense for us to return home. Göteborg Brinner is a celebration of our roots and love of heavy music. We shook Metal Town…
Dream Theater have shared a live performance of “Night Terror” as a preview of their upcoming live concert film and album, Quarantième: Live À Paris. The GRAMMY Award-winning progressive metal icons recorded their November 23rd, 2024 show at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France as part of their 40th anniversary tour. While the full concert won’t see a home release until November 28th, fans can catch a one-night-only theatrical screening on November 17th. More information is available via amctheatres.com. Dream Theater previously won the GRAMMY for Best Metal Performance in 2022 for “The Alien”, and they’ve once again earned a…
