Mastodon have responded to the lawsuit that was filed against them by the estate of the late Brent Hinds. That complaint was related to the guitarist’s ownership interests and the use of his likeness following his death. Mastodon said the following:
“Sadly, a private business dispute with the estate of our dear departed friend Brent Hinds was made public. We strongly deny allegations of ill intent on our part and intend to vigorously defend what we believe is a meritless lawsuit. We don’t intend to speak publicly on this going forward, as we feel this wouldn’t honor Brent‘s memory or the legacy of his musical gifts.”
Sepultura’s final show has been moved from the 26,000 capacity Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu to the 9,000 capacity Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo, Brazil. The concert will still be held on November 7. Krisiun, Metal Allegiance, and Sacred Reich will serve as support. Tickets can be found HERE.
Our Promise have premiered a new video for their new song “Spite.” You can check that out below. Vocalist Rafael Andronic commented:
“I wrote this song when I finally got tired of choking back my own voice just to keep the peace. For years, I let people cross my boundaries, storing every unspoken ‘no’ inside until my own mind felt like an archive of quiet defeat. This track is the exact moment of realization. That archive catches fire and those synaptic chains of spite take over to turn years of suppressed anger into pure fuel. It’s about the moment you realize you’ve been fed scraps and called it love. I hope anyone who feels trapped in their own silence listens to this, feels that spark, and finds the courage to tear down the expectations holding them back.”
Amorphis bassist Olli-Pekka Laine will be missing the band’s remaining 2026 shows. During his absence, Pyry Hanski (…And Oceans, etc.) will be filling in.
Laine commented:
“Due to personal reasons, I will be stepping aside from touring duties for the remainder of the year. The low end remains in the best possible hands, however. Our great friend and phenomenal bassist Pyry Hanski (@pyrde) will step in to handle bass duties for the upcoming dates. Please give him a warm welcome and make sure to catch the shows!
I will rejoin the ranks early next year. Thank you all for your continuous support and understanding.
– Oppu”
Hanski added:
“It’s a true honor to help out and jump in for the upcoming shows. Huge thanks to Oppu and the guys for trusting me with this. Needless to say, I’m beyond excited and can’t wait to see you all on the road!
Devil Master have announced a fall North American tour. The band will be touring in support of their latest album “Bloody Dreams.”
Tour Dates:
10/28 New York, NY – Saint Vitus Bar
10/29 Worcester, MA – Ralphs Rock Diner
10/30 Brattleboro, VT – The Stone Church
10/31 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
11/01 Baltimore, MD – Metro
11/03 Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
11/05 Atlanta, GA – Cultured South
11/07 New Orleans, LA – Holy Diver
11/08 Houston, TX – Black Magic Social Club
11/09 Austin, TX – The Lost Well
11/11 Mesa, AZ – The Nile Underground
11/12 Los Angeles, CA – 1720
11/13 Sacramento, CA – Wretched Rites
11/16 Portland, OR – Star Theatre
11/17 Seattle, WA – Clock-Out Lounge
11/18 Vancouver, BC – Astoria Pub
11/20 Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High Saloon
11/21 Denver, CO – HQ
11/23 Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club
11/24 Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
11/25 Millvale, PA – The Funhouse at Mr Smalls
Shock rocker Alice Cooper and magician Criss Angel have shared footage of “Ballad Of Dwight Fry” from their recent “Welcome To Our Nightmare” residency at the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can check out that clip below. Further shows are also planned for November 27-28 and December 4-5. Those concerts will find guitarist Nita Strauss making her return from maternity leave.
Cooper commented:
“We added the November and December shows after the March, April and May shows sold out so quickly, so that more of our fans could experience this very special show that Criss and I created.
Nita opened our 2026 touring season in Las Vegas back in March and is now returning to close out 2026 with us there, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming the Hurricane back onto the stage. Bringing Nita back after she took a break to start a family is the perfect way to wrap up 2026.
We couldn’t believe our luck when we confirmed Anna Cara to fill in for her for all of our shows across North America and Europe this year. Anna has been a true asset to the tour and she’s now part of the family. Who could ask for anything more than to have these two amazing musicians in the Cooper family?”
Underoath have shared pro-shot footage of their song “All The Love Is Gone” from this year’s Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, CA. That track is from the band’s 2025 album “The Place After This One.” Keyboardist Chris Dudley commented:
“‘All The Love Is Gone’ has slowly morphed into one of our favorite songs to play live. So much so that we even had to get Garth in on the action.”
Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk have officially acquired the North American rights to Def Leppard’s upcoming documentary “Long Live Def Leppard.” The new film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, who also served as a producer alongside Alice Rhodes and Sam Bridger for VICE Studios, Nicholas Ferrall and Jeanne Elfant Festa of White Horse Pictures, Danny Gabai of The Searchers Documentary Films, and Brian T. Nugent of Sobey Road Entertainment. The movie is currently scheduled to hit theaters in early 2027.
Feuerzeig commented:
“In the summer of ’81, after reading about Def Leppard in Creem, I saw the not-yet-famous band open for Ozzy Osbourne on his first ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ tour at Asbury Park’s Convention Hall. These young lads from working-class Sheffield were punching far above their weight and playing for keeps. I was smitten, a fan for life. It has been an honor to collaborate with the guys and bring their unique, heartwarming, and often humorous underdog story to the screen. This is not your typical sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll tale. Long live Def Leppard, indeed!”
Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson added:
“Def Leppard is a once in a lifetime rock band, whose story and live performances demand to be seen and heard on the big screen. Longtime fans and those just being introduced to the group are going to be blown away by this high energy, compelling, and ultimately moving look into this legendary band.”
Earlier this week, Slipknot released a new song titled “Arsenal.” However, according to Jim Root, the track will not appear on their new album. The guitarist said the following when asked about negative feedback:
“It depends on the commenter really. I mean. What’s their band doing? And ‘Arsenal’ was a tune we could quickly get out there while we work on the rest of the record. It’s not really representative of the other tunes.”
He continued when asked if it will be on the album:
“no. This was just one that we could finish ‘sooner’ to get out there.”
My Chemical Romance have revealed more details for the 20th anniversary edition of their 2006 album “The Black Parade.” The newly expanded effort will be released on October 23 in 2LP, 1LP, CD, cassette and digital formats. Pre-orders can be found HERE. A video for the first single, “The Sharpest Lives” (Live from Hoboken), can be found below:
“The Black Parade” 20th Anniversary Track Listing:
01. “The End.”
02. “Dead!”
03. “This Is How I Disappear”
04. “The Sharpest Lives”
05. “Welcome To The Black Parade”
06. “I Don’t Love You”
07. “House of Wolves”
08. “Cancer”
09. “Mama” (feat. Liza Minnelli)
10. “Sleep”
11. “Teenagers”
12. “Disenchanted”
13. “Famous Last Words”
14. “Blood (A Brief Intermission)”
Bonus Tracks
15. “Heaven Help Us” *
16. “Kill All Your Friends” *
17. “My Way Home Is Through You” *
17. “Dead!” (Live) *
19. “The Sharpest Lives” (Live) *
20. “Someone Out There Loves You” (Live) **
*Available on Deluxe Editions of “The Black Parade” (20th Anniversary)
**Available on all Deluxe Editions & One Step 2LP
The band commented:
“Twenty years ago, we wrote what would become ‘The Black Parade,’ our third record and the follow up to ‘Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.’ At the time, we could never have imagined what the record would mean for the band. All we knew is that we had made something crazy, and something we couldn’t wait to get it out into the world.
Today, twenty years on, we celebrate its release. For the first time, we have included everything we finished during those sessions in a single collection.
As importantly, we asked James Jean to revisit the world of The Black Parade and create three new pieces of art. What he has crafted is a beautiful collection of a few iconic characters from the record during that era. James is truly a one-of-a-kind artist, and so important to how this record was presented to the world. We are extremely grateful for meeting him all those years ago, and agreeing now to make something new.
Our hope is that you enjoy this collection of music and illustrations as much as we do, because we wanted to honor how timeless and enduring you’ve allowed it to be.
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