The legendary SOULFLY are entering the final stretch of their U.S. tour with NAILBOMB and INCITE. With multiple dates already sold out, the remaining shows in California, Nevada, and Arizona are quickly approaching.
IAN BLURTON’S FUTURE NOW Release New Single “You Better Get Ready” Ahead Of Upcoming Album, Imperial Filth
IAN BLURTON’S FUTURE NOW provides a further taste of the upcoming album with the next single release, “You Better Get Ready.” This fiery upbeat track showcases the high-octane side to FUTURE NOW’s warm analogue sound, awash with vocal harmonies and driving rhythms. The full length, Imperial Filth, is scheduled for release via Pajama Party on October 23, 2026.
SONS OF ARRAKIS Releases “Rise Of Disaster,” Announces New Album Volume III
Using the cinematic universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune as a creative foundation, Canada’s SONS OF ARRAKIS define their sound as melange rock / cinematic Sci-Fi rock. Blending raw, riff-driven rock with storytelling, atmosphere and evolving sonic landscapes, SONS OF ARRAKIS is preparing to release the full length Volume III on January 22, 2027, via Black Throne Productions. The new single “Rise of Disaster,” featuring guest vocals by Luc Bourgeois (SANDVEISS), provides a first glimpse of the forthcoming album.
INDUCTION RELEASE NEW VERSION OF “GODS OF STEEL” FEATURING KAI HANSEN OF HELLOWEEN Power Metal Anthem Gets Legendary Upgrade!
Just a few days ahead of their upcoming tour with TUNGSTEN and KILMARA, INDUCTION are back with a very special release: The modern power metal outfit led by guitarist Tim Hansen has unleashed a video clip for the brand-new version of their epic anthem “Gods Of Steel,” featuring none other than Kai Hansen (HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY) on guest vocals.
KILMARA RELEASE “ALLIANCE OF THE FREE” VIDEO CLIP
Barcelona-based melodic power metal force KILMARA has released an official visualizer clip for “Alliance of the Free,” one of the standout tracks from their latest studio album, Journey to the Sun, released via ROAR.
THROWLIGHT Confront A Fractured American Dream On New Single “Welcome To America”
Southern California genre-defiers THROWLIGHT return with “Welcome To America,” a confrontational new single that turns the band’s collision of rap, metal, hardcore and punk toward the state of the country they call home. The single can be ordered as a limited edition cassette
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AUNT CYNTHIA’S CABIN Releases New Single “Bash,” Announces Pre-Sale For Forthcoming Album Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin
Psychedelic desert rock ensemble AUNT CYNTHIA’S CABIN presents “Bash,” the first single to land ahead of the upcoming self-titled full length. Recorded by the band in a converted barn belonging to drummer Jeremy Luvaas, Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin not only sees the trio develop their sound but also experiment with creativity and methods of musical production. Scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, via Black Throne Productions, the album is now available for pre-order.
ANNIHILUS MUNDI Explores Uncertainty And Future Anxiety In The New Single, “King Of Thorns”
ANNIHILUS MUNDI has released the somber new single, “King of Thorns.” This mournful track comprised of folk melodies, textural instrumental layers, and vocal harmonies is a raw display of anxiety and fear of the unknown. “King of Thorns” is taken from the upcoming full-length, The Dead Sea Scrolls, scheduled for independent release on November 6, 2026.
PROGPOWER USA Announces 2027 Lineup As Long-Time Co-Promoter Takes Helm
PROGPOWER USA will return to Atlanta, Georgia, September 9–11, 2027, ushering in a new chapter for one of North America’s longest-running and most distinctive progressive and power metal festivals.
Heavy Rock Collective THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE Release New Single, “Sister”
Back with another tribute offering to the Heavy Rock and Roll Gods, THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE, spearheaded by Alex Knoll, returns with their much anticipated second single “Sister.” Available on October 7, on all major streaming platforms, “Sister” is accompanied by a new lyric video release. Watch now on YouTube HERE.
Extreme Metal Project DREAMS OF GRAY Releases New Single “Edges Of Thought” Ahead Of EP, In The Shadow Of The Storm
Balancing extreme metal with captivating melodic elements, DREAMS OF GRAY provides introspection and reflection through storm imagery and metaphors in the forthcoming EP, In The Shadow Of The Storm. The first single “Edges of Thought” explores how fear can cloud rational judgement and lead to inescapable mental torment. In The Shadow Of The Storm will be released independently on November 13, 2026.
| UPCOMING RELEASES |
| 2026 October 9th, 2026 – TUNGSTEN – Ashes via Perception October 16th, 2026 – GORGONAUT – Ayame via Independent October 23rd, 2026 – IAN BLURTON’S FUTURE NOW – Imperial Filth via Pajama Party October 30th, 2026 – CARMERIA – Ex Cathedra via Independent October 30th, 2026 – SARCATOR – The Ones We Follow via Reigning Phoenix Music November 6th, 2026 – ANNIHILUS MUNDI – The Dead Sea Scrolls via Independent November 6th, 2026 – FORGOTTEN SHRINE – Nox Aeterna via Independent November 13th, 2026 – DREAMS OF GRAY – Shadow Of The Storm via Independent November 7th, 2026 – FALSIMONIAN – For Survival via Independent November 27th, 2026 – OSYRON – Osyron via Distortion Music Group November 27th, 2026 – MYSTIC PROPHECY – In Metal via Perception December 4th, 2026 – HUMANKIND – Perfect World via Roar December 4th, 2026 – STORMRULER – Morning Nautical Twilight via Distortion Music Group December 18th, 2026 – AUNT CYNTHIA’S CABIN – Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin via Black Throne Productions2027 January 8th, 2027 – CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE – Primordial Reverie Ascendant via Independent January 8th, 2027 – U.D.O. – Voodoo Ranger via Reigning Phoenix Music January 15th, 2027 – DYSTOPIA A.D. – Wasteland Empire via Independent January 22nd, 2027 – SONS OF ARRAKIS – Volume III via Black Throne Productions January 29th, 2027 – ATER – Everlasting via Torque Records January 29th, 2027 – SERIOUS BLACK – Keeper Of The Light via Perception January 29th, 2027 – SEVEN KINGDOMS – Sono Sola via Reigning Phoenix Music March 26th, 2027 – VESSELES – Home (Reclaimed) via Independent |
| UPCOMING TOURS |
| OCTOBER AGNOSTIC FRONT Oct 10: Pittsburgh, PA @ The Crafthouse Oct 11: Huntington, WV @ West Edge Factory Oct 12: Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups Oct 13: Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s Oct 14: Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room Oct 15: Syracuse, NY @ The Song & Dance Oct 16: Cheshire, CT @ Counterweight Brewing ATAVISTIA Oct 10: Oshawa, ON @ The Atria — with Trollwar Oct 11: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar — with Trollwar BELPHEGOR Oct 10: Uherské Hradiště, CZ @ Klub Mir Oct 11: Plzeň, CZ @ Serikovka Oct 13: Krakow, PL @ Hype Park Oct 14: Gdańsk, PL @ Drizzly Grizzly Oct 15: Osnabrück, DE @ Bastard Club Oct 16: Sheffield, UK @ Corporation Oct 17: Torquay, UK @ Arena Oct 18: London, UK @ The Underworld CLAWFINGER Oct 22: Munich, DE @ Backstage Werk Oct 23: Vienna, AT @ Arena Oct 24: Prague, CZ @ Palac Akropolis Oct 26: Cologne, DE @ Kantine Oct 27: Utrecht, NL @ Tivoli Vredenburg Oct 28: St. Niklaas, BE @ De Casino Oct 30: Paris, FR @ Élysée Montmartre Oct 31: Pratteln, CH @ Z7 DANKO JONES w/ SPLIT DOGS Oct 12: Potsdam, DE @ Waschhaus Oct 13: Nürnberg, DE @ Löwensaal Oct 14: Vienna, AT @ Flex Oct 15: Budapest, HU @ A38 Oct 16: Bucharest, RO @ Quantic Oct 17: Sofia, BG @ Pirotska 5 Event Center Oct 19: Cluj, RO @ Form Space Oct 21: Zagreb, HR @ Vintage Industrial Bar Oct 22: Ljubljana, SI @ Kino Siska Oct 23: Salzburg, AT @ Hi Rockhouse Oct 27: Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinenhalle 2 Oct 28: Ghent, BE @ Handelsbeurs Oct 29: Frankfurt, DE @ Batschkapp Oct 30: Haarlem, NL @ Patronaat Oct 31: Tilburg, NL @ Next StagE FABIO FRIZZI Oct 11: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge Oct 14: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre Oct 15: Victoria, BC @ Venue TBA Oct 18: Redding, CA @ The Dip IAN BLURTON’S FUTURE NOW Oct 24: Toronto, ON @ St Anne’s Church INCITE w/ NAILBOMB & SOULFLY Oct 10: Costa Mesa, CA @ The Wayfarer Oct 11: Pomona, CA @ The Glass House Oct 12: San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar Oct 14: Yuma, AZ @ Arizona Marketplace Oct 15: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee Theatre INDUCTION w/ TUNGSTEN & KILMARA Oct 09: Leipzig, Germany @ Hellraiser Oct 10: Passau, Germany @ Zauberberg Oct 11: Karlsruhe, Germany @ Die Stadtmitte Oct 12: Aarburg, Switzerland @ Musigburg Oct 13: Salzburg, Austria @ Rockhouse Oct 14: Mörlenbach, Germany @ Live Music Hall Oct 15: Hamburg, Germany @ Bahnhof Pauli Oct 16: Lingen, Germany @ Alter Schlachthof Oct 17: Solingen, Germany @ Laut und Hart Festival Oct 18: Selb, Germany @ Rockclub Bayern LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE w/ COMBICHRIST & DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT Oct 10: San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box Oct 11: Houston, TX @ Numbers Oct 13: Nashville, TN @ The End Oct 15: Orlando/Winter Park, FL @ Conduit* Oct 16: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum Oct 17: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade *LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE only. MYSTIC CIRCLE w/ MALEVOLENT CREATION Oct 16: Ciudad de México, Mexico @ Hendrix Circus Bar Oct 17: Zapote, Costa Rica @ Pepper’s Club* Oct 18: Bogotá, Colombia @ TBT Oct 20: Lima, Peru @ Yield Rock Oct 22: Santiago, Chile @ Teatro Cariola Oct 23: Buenos Aires, Argentina @ El Teatrito Oct 24: São Paulo, Brazil @ Hangar 110 PRIMAL FEAR Oct 10: Pamplona, ES @ Sala Totem Aretoa Oct 11: Valencia, ES @ Roig Arena SEVEN KINGDOMS w/ NINI MUSIC Oct 10: Orlando, FL @ Conduit Oct 11: Tampa, FL @ Orpheum Oct 13: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 Oct 14: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club Oct 15: New York, NY @ Woodshop Oct 16: Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place Oct 17: Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon Oct 18: Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power Oct 20: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground Oct 21: Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry Oct 22: Columbus, OH @ Summit Music Hall Oct 23: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Oct 24: Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge SONATA ARCTICA w/ BEAST IN BLACK Oct 26: London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town Oct 27: Bruxelles, BE @ Ancienne Belgique Oct 28: Tilburg, NL @ Poppodium 013 Oct 29: Leipzig, DE @ Haus Auensee Oct 31: Wien, AT @ Gasometer *No BEAST IN BLACK TUNGSTEN W/ INDUCTION & KILMARA Oct 10: Passau, DE @ Zauberberg Oct 11: Karlsruhe, DE @ Die Stadtmitte Oct 12: Aarburg, CH @ Musigburg Oct 13: Salzburg, AT @ Rockhouse Oct 14: Mörlenbach, DE @ Live Music Hall Oct 15: Hamburg, DE @ Bahnhof Pauli Oct 16: Lingen, DE @ Alter Schlachthof Oct 17: Solingen, DE @ Laut und Hart Festival Oct 18: Selb, DE @ Rockclub Bayern Oct 22: Lund, SE: Mejeriet (No INDUCTION) Oct 23: Gothenburg, SE: Valand (No INDUCTION) Oct 24: Örebro, SE: Rockbar (No INDUCTION) Oct 25: Oslo, NO: Salt (No INDUCTION) Oct 26: Stockholm, SE: Kollektivet Livet (No INDUCTION) NOVEMBER AMORPHIS w/ INSOMNIUM Nov 17: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club Nov 18: Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield Nov 19: Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall Nov 20: Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs Nov 21: Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick Nov 23: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Nov 24: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater Nov 25: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre Nov 27: Denver, CO @ The Gothic Theatre Nov 28: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall Nov 30: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre CLAWFINGER Nov 02: Nürnberg, DE @ Hirsch Nov 03: Hamburg, DE @ Übel & Gefährlich Nov 05: Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio Nov 06: Berlin, DE @ Kesselhaus Nov 07: Münster, DE @ Skaters Palace DANKO JONES w/ SPLIT DOGS Nov 01: Leeuwarden, NL @ Neusoorn Nov 03: Saarbrücken, DE @ Garage Nov 05: London, UK @ Garage* Nov 07: Manchester, UK @ Rebellion* * Special guest: LOS PEPES (without SPLIT DOGS) IAN BLURTON’S FUTURE NOW Nov 13: London, ON @ Supply and Deman Nov 14: Montreal, QC @ Turbo Haus Nov 20: Ottawa, ON @ House Of Targ Nov 28: Sudbury, ON @ The Lounge MYSTIC PROPHECY Nov 13: Siegburg, DE @ Kubana Live Club Nov 26: Nürnberg, DE @ Hirsch Nov 27: Lindau, DE @ Club Vaudeville Nov 28: Freiburg, DE @ Crash OPETH Nov 01: Santiago, CL @ Movistar Arena Nov 03: Buenos Aires, AR @ Teatro Gran Rivadavia Nov 06: São Paulo, BR @ Espaço Unimed Nov 08: Bogotá, CO @ Teatro Royal Center Nov 11: Mexico City, MX @ Arena Ciudad de México SARCATOR Nov 06: Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet + Zadism — Album Release Show! Nov 07: Zebbug, Malta @ Metal at Lust Festival / The Garage SCHATTENMANN w/ AESTHETIC PERFECTION & INDUCTION Nov 13: Dornbirn, AT @ Conrad Sohm Nov 14: Vienna, AT @ Szene SICKSENSE Nov 05: Davenport, IA @ Redstone Room Nov 08: Toledo, OH @ Frankie’s Nov 09: Chicago, IL @ The WC Social Club Nov 10: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s — with MUSHROOMHEAD & FEAR FACTORY Nov 11: Nashville, TN @ The Basement East — with MUSHROOMHEAD & FEAR FACTORY Nov 12: Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room — with HEAL THE HURT Nov 13: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones — with PRIMER 55 Nov 15: Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club — with PRIMER 55 Nov 17: Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom — with PRIMER 55 Nov 18: Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar & Spectacles Nov 19: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar Nov 20: Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern Nov 21: Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power — with 40 BELOW SUMMER & PRIMER 55 Nov 22: Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry Nov 24: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre SONATA ARCTICA w/ BEAST IN BLACK Nov 1: Budapest, HU @ Barba Negra Nov 2: Zlín, CZ @ Sports Hall Euronics Nov 3: Gliwice, PL @ Prezero Arena Gliwice Nov 5: Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle Nov 6: Hannover, DE @ Swiss Life Hall Nov 7: Ludwigsburg, DE @ MHP Arena Nov 8: Offenbach, DE @ Stadthalle Offenbach Nov 9: Paris, FR @ L’Olympia Nov 11: Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 1 Nov 12: Madrid, ES @ Sala Riviera Nov 13: Bilbao, ES @ Sala Santana 27 Nov 14: Ramonville-St-Agne, FR @ Le Bikini Nov 15: Villeurbanne, FR @ Transbordeur Nov 17: Zürich, CH @ Komplex AG Nov 18: Milan, IT @ Alcatraz Nov 20: München, DE @ Zenith Nov 21: Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal Nov 22: Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinenhalle Nov 23: Hamburg, DE @ Inselparkhalle Nov 24: Göteborg, SE @ Eriksbergshallen Nov 25: Stockholm, SE @ Fryshuset DECEMBER AMORPHIS w/ INSOMNIUM Dec 01: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre Dec 02: Seattle, WA @ The Showbox Market Dec 04: Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre Dec 05: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater Dec 06: Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater Dec 08: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live Dec 09: Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater Dec 11: Orlando, FL @ The Abbey Dec 12: Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross Dec 13: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade Dec 15: Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club Dec 16: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage Dec 18: Reading, PA @ Reverb Dec 19: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza IAN BLURTON’S FUTURE NOW Dec 05: Hamilton, ON @ The Mule Spinner MYSTIC PROPHECY Dec 03: Aschaffenburg, DE @ Colos-Saal Dec 04: Bochum, DE @ Matrix Dec 05: Oldenburg, DE @ MTS Dec 10: Kortrijk, BE @ DVG Club Dec 11: Osnabrück, DE @ Hyde Park Dec 12: Köln, DE @ MTC Dec 13: Mannheim, DE @ 7er Club SARCATOR Dec 05: Falun, Sweden @ Klubb Slammer Dec 19: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Monument + The Crown SICKSENSE Dec 03: Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s Backroom — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 04: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 05: Houston, TX @ Scout Bar — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 06: Dallas, TX @ Three Links Deep Ellum — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 08: Denver, CO @ HQ — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 11: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 12: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 13: Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 15: Las Vegas, NV @ Grey Witch — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 16: West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 17: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (The Parish) — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 18: Tucson, AZ @ The Rock — with EYES SET TO KILL Dec 19: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom — with EYES SET TO KILL 2027 JANUARY SERIOUS BLACK Jan 07: Essen, Germany @ Turock Jan 08: Tilburg, Netherlands @ O13 Jan 09: Siegburg, Germany @ Kubana Jan 11: London, UK @ Underworld Jan 12: Manchester, UK @ Rebellion Jan 13: Wolverhampton, UK @ KK’s Steel Mill Jan 14: Lille, France @ The Black Lab Jan 15: Vaureal, France @ Le Forum Jan 16: Limoges, France @ CCM John Lennon Jan 17: Bordeaux, France @ Rocher de Palmer Jan 19: Madrid, Spain @ Revi Live Jan 20: Barcelona, Spain @ Salamandra Jan 21: Montpellier, France @ Victoire 2 Jan 22: Toulouse, France @ Metronum Jan 23: Riom, France @ La Puce a L’Oreille Jan 24: Colmar, France @ Le Grillen Jan 26: Erlenbach, Germany @ Beavers Jan 27: Pratteln, Switzerland @ Z7 Jan 28: Grenoble, France @ L’Ilyade Jan 29: Milano, Italy @ Alcatraz Jan 30: Lindau, Germany @ Vaudeville Jan 31: Munich, Germany @ Backstage U.D.O. Jan 09: Leipzig, Germany @ Haus Auensee Jan 10: Hamburg, Germany @ Große Freiheit 36 Jan 11: Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys Neue Welt Jan 12: Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp Jan 13: Braunschweig, Germany @ Westand Jan 15: Oberhausen, Germany @ Turbinenhalle Jan 16: Markneukirchen, Germany @ Musikhalle Jan 17: Munich, Germany @ Backstage Werk Jan 18: Stuttgart, Germany @ LKA-Longhorn Jan 19: Paris, France @ Bataclan Jan 21: Pratteln, Switzerland @ Konzertfabrik Z7 Jan 23: Barcelona, Spain @ Sala Apolo Jan 24: Madrid, Spain @ Revi Live Jan 25: Villava, Spain @ Sala TOTEM Aretoa Jan 27: Seville, Spain @ Sala Custom Jan 28: Lisbon, Portugal @ LAV – Lisboa ao Vivo Jan 29: Porto, Portugal @ Hard ClubFEBRUARY SERIOUS BLACK Feb 02: Budapest, Hungary @ Analog Music Club Feb 03: Nitra, Slovakia @ JS Retro Bar Feb 04: Praha, Czech Republic @ Futurum Feb 05: Krakow, Poland @ Studio Feb 06: Warsaw, Poland @ Stodola Feb 07: Leipzig, Germany @ Hellraiser Feb 08: Berlin, Germany @ Orwo Haus Feb 09: Hamburg, Germany @ Logo Feb 10: Kortrijk, Belgium @ DVG Club Feb 11: Stuttgart, Germany @ Wizemann Feb 12: Selb, Germany @ Rockclub Nordbayern U.D.O. Feb 01: Milano, Italy @ Magazzini Generali Feb 02: Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Club Cvetličarna Feb 04: Sofia, Bulgaria @ Hristo Botev Hall Feb 05: Bucharest, Romania @ Quantic Feb 07: Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra Feb 08: Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Club Garage Feb 09: Brno, Czech Republic @ Sono Centrum Feb 11: Wroclaw, Poland @ Concert Center A2 Feb 12: Poznan, Poland @ B17 Feb 13: Krakow, Poland @ Studio Kraków Feb 14: Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja Feb 15: Gdańsk, Poland @ Stary Manez Feb 17: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik Feb 18: Oslo, Norway @ Vulkan Arena Feb 20: Tampere, Finland @ Tavara-asema AUGUST SARCATOR Aug 26–28, 2027: Næstved, Denmark @ Næstved Metalfest |
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