Iron Maiden have revealed a new round of European and UK shows for their 2026 ‘Run For Your Lives Tour,’ which celebrates the band’s 50th anniversary. The trek will hit festivals, stadiums, and arenas across the continent, with tickets set to go on sale Monday, September 22nd. The band has also confirmed that 2027 will be a year off from touring. Commenting on the run, bassist/vocalist Steve Harris shared: “We are all loving this ‘Run For Your Lives Tour’. The fans have been amazing, the set list is perfect for the 50th Anniversary, the show is arguably our best ever…
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Gothic death-rock outfit Tombs have unveiled their latest single, “Last Days”, ahead of their forthcoming album Feral Darkness, set for release on October 17th via Redefining Darkness. Frontman Mike Hill shared his thoughts on the track: “As we roll into the twilight months of the year, ‘Last Days‘ is an appropriate song to herald the dark time when the veil is at its thinnest.” The release continues to showcase Tombs’ signature blend of brooding atmospheres and intense heaviness, offering a fitting glimpse into the mood and style of Feral Darkness as the band prepares for the album’s full arrival later…
Portland, OR-based progressive metal outfit Vintersea continue to usher in a new era with the release of their latest single and video, “Become The Wave”, debuting today. The track marks another milestone for the band since welcoming vocalist Kayla Dixon last October, who replaced Avienne Low. That lineup shift first debuted with the single “Celestial Abscission”, and now “Become The Wave” further showcases the revitalized energy Dixon brings to the band. Guitarist Riley Nix shared insight on the track’s significance and direction: “If ‘Celestial Abscission‘ was our big bang out of the gate to show the world what Vintersea can…
Canadian hardcore punk newcomers XCOMM have unveiled their latest single “Reasons”, produced by none other than Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot). The track also comes with a high-energy music video directed by Dean Karr (Slayer, Korn), continuing the band’s streak of high-profile collaborators. Among the band members is Revel Ian, son of Anthrax guitarist/vocalist Scott Ian. The band shared their thoughts on the track: “We’re not interested in recreating what used to be. ‘Reasons‘ is hardcore punk for people who viscerally live and breathe it, not just people who remember it. The song captures that feeling when everything feels like it’s…
From First To Last have revealed that Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens will be featured on their upcoming single, releasing Friday, September 19th. Quinn will also join the band for their live set at Furnace Fest in Birmingham, AL, scheduled for October 3rd–5th. The announcement was made by iconic skateboarder Tony Hawk on From First To Last’s social media, who shared: “Hey, what’s up, everyone? I am Tony Hawk from the land of Wooden Plank and Four Wheel, in the hopes that you can have the most fun doing that or really hurt yourself trying to make a living…
This Saturday, September 20th, Worcester, MA will host the self-proclaimed “biggest year yet” for the annual New England Metal And Hardcore Festival at The Palladium Outdoors. Fans can expect a stacked lineup featuring Lorna Shore, Cannibal Corpse, Kublai Khan TX, The Black Dahlia Murder, Bury Your Dead’s final show ever, Drain, Municipal Waste, Sanguisugabogg, Despised Icon, Shadow of Intent, Full Of Hell, Madball, All Out War, Bayway, Big Ass Truck, Chamber, Gates To Hell, Gideon, Guilt Trip, Hard Target, PeelingFlesh, Teeth, Varials, and Vomit Forth. Doors open at Noon. Nuclear Blast Stage (Outside):01:00 – 01:30 PM – Gates To Hell02:00…
Floridian deathcore outfit Heavy//Hitter have announced their new EP, Coming To Terms, which is set for release on October 10th via Blue Grape Music. Alongside the announcement, the band shared a new music video for the title track, directed by Toddi Babu, featuring guest vocals from Zayna Youssef (Sweet Pill). Heavy//Hitter vocalist Austin Hayes commented on the meaning behind the track: “You’ve defeated the demons you had in your closet, and you’ve survived backstabbing, bad relationships, and all of life’s troubles. You’re older now, and you come out on the other side much stronger as a better person. You’re confident…
As Kittie celebrate 25 years since the release of their gold-certified debut Spit, the band is revisiting four of the album’s key tracks for the upcoming re-recorded EP, Spit XXV, due this Friday, September 19th. The sessions were helmed by the original producer, GGGarth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Mudvayne), ensuring that the updated recordings capture the same raw energy fans remember—only now with decades of experience behind them. In a recent interview with Kerrang!, drummer Mercedes Lander explained the reasoning behind returning to these songs: “There are a couple of reasons we wanted to make this record. The first…
Maryland grindcore/powerviolence outfit Full Of Hell will be absent from several upcoming dates on the Cannibal Corpse North American tour, which kicked off on September 15th in Nashville, TN, with support from Municipal Waste and Fulci. Shortly after arriving for the opening show, vocalist Dylan Walker received news that his father had passed away. While the band performed in Nashville, Walker shared he would be traveling home to be with his family for the time being. Walker posted the following update on the band’s social media: “Hey everybody, this is Dylan. A couple of hours after we arrived for our…
Swedish melodic death metal titans Arch Enemy have released a lyric video for “Break The Spell”, one of three bonus tracks set to appear on the upcoming deluxe edition of their latest album Blood Dynasty. The expanded version of the record will be available on October 10th and will also feature “Moths” and “Lachrymatory.” Speaking on the newly unveiled track, the band shared: “‘Break The Spell’ is a raw, introspective journey through despair and resilience. It confronts mortality, fear, and emotional collapse — yet refuses to surrender. Haunting and defiant, it transforms pain into empowerment, offering strength to anyone fighting…
