During an interview with Evan Toth, Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon further discussed the band’s R&B covers album “Homage.” He said the following:
“Tesla is releasing an album of R&B classics that showcase our lead singer [Jeff Keith]’s voice, singing Sam Cooke and Etta James and James Brown. It’s called ‘Homage’. And that album is gonna come out in July. It’s a very interesting record, and it’s got some really cool songs on it, as well as a new Tesla song called ‘Never Alone.’”
[via Blabbermouth]
’68 have premiered a new song titled “Always Love.” This track is from the band’s farewell album, “They Are Survived,” which will be released on May 28.
BABYMETAL will be releasing a deluxe edition of their latest album, “Metal Forth,” on June 26. The expanded set, which will be available digitally and on zoetrope vinyl, will feature the original record along wth a number of remixes and live tracks.
“Metal Forth” Deluxe Edition Track Listing:
01. “From Me To U” (feat. Poppy)
02 “RATATATA” (feat. Electric Callboy)
03. “Song 3” (feat. Slaughter To Prevail)
04. “Kon! Kon!” (feat. Bloodywood)
05. “KxAxWxAxIxI”
06. “Sunset Kiss” (feat. Polyphia)
07. “My Queen” (feat. Spiritbox)
08. “Algorism”
09. “METALI!!” (feat. Tom Morello)
10. “White Flame“
11. “From Me To U” (Major Lazer Remix)
12. “From Me To U” (Jordan Fish Remix)
13. “From Me To U” (live from The O2)
14. “My Queen” (live from Intuit Dome)
15. “Algorism” (live from Saitama Super Arena)
In other news, the band have also announced new tours in North America and Latin America:
08/30 San Diego, CA – Petco Park (feat. My Chemical Romance)
With Halestorm and Violent Vira:
09/02 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
09/04 Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
09/05 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
09/07 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
09/09 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
09/10 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
09/12 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
09/13 Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
09/15 Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
09/16 Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
09/18 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
09/19 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
09/21 St Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
09/23 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
09/25 The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman
09/26 Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
09/29 Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
10/01 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
10/03 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
BABYMETAL:
11/28 São Paulo, BRA – Espaço Unimed
12/01 Buenos Aires, ARG – Movistar Arena
12/03 Santiago, CHL – Arena Movistar
12/07 Lima, PER – Costa 21
12/12 Mexico City, MEX – Estadio Fray Nano (feat. I Prevail)
Balmora have premiered a new song titled “Ophelia.” The track, which features Holder‘s Brie Percy, is from the band’s new album, “These Graven Halls,” which will be released on May 29. Guitarist Jay Torbla had the following to say about the single:
“‘Ophelia‘ is a story of betrayal, heartbreak, revenge, and forgiveness. It’s meant to highlight the nature of initial anger, action, and remorse in a hanging balance system.”
“These Graven Halls” Track Listing:
01. “Balmora“
02. “Ammonite” (feat. DJ PUNCHDRUNK of Empty Shell Casing)
03. “Ophelia” (feat. Brie Percy of Holder)
04. “…an apology everlasting…“
05. “The Beautiful Writing” (feat. Hunter Wilson of I Promised The World)
06. “Inheritance & Solitude“
07. “Needles & Rags“
08. “The Day You Died“
09. “Augustyne” (feat. Xavier Wahlberg of Upon Stone)
10. “…an effigy to the star of all sorrow…“
11. “Moon Light Hysteria“
12. “Timor Mortis“
13. “NGV” (feat. LdPckWntr, LORD THOMPXZON & k420k)
Thrice have released Luo’s new remix of “Undertow.” You can check that out below. The original track appears on the band’s 2025 album “Horizons/West.”
Luo commented:
“My remix of Thrice‘s ‘Undertow’ is out now! Taken from their most recent album ‘Horizons/West.’
Delighted to present this – I’ve been a fan of Thrice for over 2 decades and several of their albums were prominent soundtracks during my teen years & early 20s. Especially ‘Vheissu’ and ‘The Alchemy Index;’ these albums played a big part in me picking up a guitar and trying to write tracks myself in Logic.
When [drummer] Riley Breckenridge invited me to remix, I was stunned and kinda terrified but also over the moon. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to work on this, so a huge thanks to Riley and team for hooking this up!
I’ve used pretty much every bit of gear and every production trick up my sleeve on this one. Hope it’s a fun listen!
Will likely be making some breakdown vids going into more detail on my YouTube channel (@joshtrinnaman) so keep an eye there if you’re curious to know more.”
Riley Breckenridge added:
“I’ve been a fan of Luo (aka Josh Trinnaman) since our UK/EUR tour manager shared their unique, genre-fusing music with me about a decade ago — big grooves, big riffs, big EDM hooks, dynamics, atmosphere. Luo checks a lot of boxes for me, and has been in heavy rotation ever since. I’d come to find out several years later that Josh grew up listening to Thrice, and the admiration for each other’s work was mutual.
We’ve tried to do a remix or two for every record we’ve put out recently, and I thought it’d be fun to see what Luo could do with a ‘Horizons/West’ track this time around. ‘Undertow’ fit the bill perfectly, and Josh did a great job of staying true to the core of the original song, while pushing some boundaries, and taking some unexpected turns. Hope you all dig his take on ‘Undertow.’”
According to a number of leaked product listings, Converge will be releasing a new album, titled “Hum Of Hurt,” on June 5. The effort’s title track is expected to debut tomorrow (April 1).
“Hum Of Hurt” Track Listing:
01. “Slip The Noose”
02. “Doom In Bloom”
03. “It Only Gets Worse”
04. “Detonator”
05. “I Won’t Let You Go”
06. “It’s Not Up To Us”
07. “Dream Debris”
08. “It Used To Matter”
09. “Hum Of Hurt”
10. “Nothing Is Over”
Crystal Lake have parted ways with vocalist John Robert Centorrino. The band’s upcoming shows will move forward with guest vocalists.
The group said the following:
“We have an announcement to share.
It has been an incredibly busy few years leading up to the release of our album ‘The Weight of Sound.’ We started the year on a high, releasing the record in January and having a great time together with fans across Europe and the UK. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest years we’ ve ever had.
Last year was also nonstop for Crystal Lake. We were writing and recording while moving from continent to continent playing some of the biggest shows of our career. During this busy time creating The Weight of Sound album, John welcomed his child into the world. That brought a deeper meaning to the core idea behind the song and album title, the weight that comes with balancing life, family, and being in a touring band
Some of us in the band and on our team are fathers, so we understand both the joy of those short moments at home and the challenge of being away for long periods of time. John has given everything to make it work for us and his daughter, but the international distances and schedule demands have made it increasingly difficult for him to balance the two.
So, it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the mutual decision to part ways so John can focus on a path that allows him a healthier balance in his life and music career. We truly want this for John and, as hard as it is for both of us, we know it is the right decision.
We want to thank John for the past three years and for everything he has brought to Crystal Lake. We are also grateful to all of you who welcomed him into this band, as well as our team and partners who continue to stand with us through every step,
Crystal Lake has no intention of stopping. Our band is fortunate to have talented friends, and some of them have offered to fill in until we find our new singer.
John remains part of our extended family, and we know you will continue to support him in whatever comes next.
For all currently confirmed shows, we will continue playing with special guest vocalists filling in and remain more active than ever.
We hope to see you out there as we continue our tour through Japan, Asia, Indonesia, Australia, the United States, and back to Europe later this year.
With love and gratitude,
Crystal Lake”
Centorrino also commented in a new video statement [transcribed by The PRP]:
“So it really sucks that I have to make this video. So I’m going to try to make it short. I’m no longer the singer of Crystal Lake, and that’s like one of the hardest decisions I think I’ve ever had to make in my recent adult life, considering how hard it was to get to this point, and everything I’ve been through, and how much work we’ve all put into this situation.
But, logistically, the way this is running doesn’t allow me to be the type of father I want. It doesn’t mean that I don’t want to tour — I do want to tour. I love touring. But like, I don’t have proper memories of my kid as a baby, I only have pictures. You know, I come home stiff, and she lives in Hawaii, and she’s over a year and I fucking hate that. I hate it.
It’s been so hard for everyone involved trying to find a way to balance this, but this is the right move for me. So I’m going to keep touring, and I’m going to be in a band again. But I have to be somewhere that allows me to be a dad too. Not that there’s anything wrong with Crystal Lake. I love Crystal Lake… but I need to do this. So in all, I’m going to find another job, and I’m going to sing more and you’re gonna hear me, I’m not going anywhere.
The time that we’ve shared together and what we’ve turned out in the last couple of years together as a band and a team and you guys — with you guys, I mean — has been incredible, and I love every one of you more than anything in the world. I really do. I mean that so fucking much, and I hate this. But this isn’t goodbye, and we will do this again, but when things are better.
I love you guys, more than anything and I’ll see you soon.”
Godthrymm (ex-My Dying Bride, etc.) have premiered a new video for their new song “Truth In My Own.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Projections,” which will be released on May 29.
Hamish Glencross commented on the single:
“We picked ‘Truth In My Own’ as the lead single as it is the most fist clenching and headbanging song on the album! ‘Projections’ brings much contrast and diversity as we’ve pushed the sonic extremities of our sound, and we hope you enjoy this first very direct heavy metal song complete with a suitably frenetic video directed by the masterful Ash Pears. Cheers!”
He also added the following about the album:
“On this new album we present to you songs that channel our passion, our sorrow, our love, our fury — the very essence that makes us who we are, and we hope you find some kindred reflection in yourselves on this journey.
Our first album, ‘Reflections’, was a rekindling of our passion and fire for the music we love. The second album, ‘Distortions’, took that template and evolved it ever further with grandeur and vision. ‘Projections’ takes everything that has brought us to this point and delves into our very musical souls with the appropriate introspection, diversity, and contrasts of our emotions that define us. This is who we are, and we project all of this through our new album.”
“Projections” Track Listing:
01. “Trenches Deep” (feat. Adie Bailey and Jay Walsh)
02. “Truth In My Own”
03. “The Sun Never Fell”
04. “Endure My Skin” (feat. Aaron Stainthorpe)
05. “Jewels”
06. “Hope Is Eternal”
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