• Our Common Collapse Sign With Periphery’s 3DOT Recordings

    Our Common Collapse have signed a new deal with Periphery’s 3DOT Recordings. The band’s new song, “Invertebrate,” will be released through the label on July 17. Periphery commented:

    “Our @3dotrecordings label has signed what is our heaviest band to date, @occband. Their new single, “Invertebrate,” will be out this Friday, July 17! This will be the band’s first new music in over two years, and we know the fans have been eager for more. There is a lot coming from this band in the months ahead, so stay tuned. As always, we are grateful for your support of our label, and let us know what you think of OCC!”

  • Rev3rent Face Backlash After Accepting A Tour With Slaughter To Prevail, Alex Terrible Responds

    Rev3rent are currently facing backlash for accepting an opening slot on Slaughter To Prevail’s upcoming tour. The controversy stems from the latter band’s frontman Alex Terrible, who was previously accused of Nazism and homophobia. As such, Terrible has now issued a statement claiming he doesn’t “want to hurt anyone’s reputation.”

    Terrible said the following:

    “We just announced our U.S. tour for this fall, and we’ll be announcing a Latin American tour soon as well.

    I remember there was a time when we toured by ourselves, and people kept complaining that we didn’t have an opening band. So we started inviting support acts, and every single time the same thing happens. Fans of those bands start calling us Nazis and say they don’t want to see their favorite bands touring with us.

    That’s why, personally, it’s much easier for me to tour alone, without any support acts, so they don’t have to deal with the backlash or damage to their reputation.

    I don’t . So if @rev3rent_ decides not to be part of this tour, I’ll completely understand and wish them nothing but the best. I genuinely like their music, and I believe they have a bright future ahead of them.

    As for us—a band from Russia with a bad reputation—we’ll keep walking our own difficult path. At least it’s never boring.”

  • Split Chain Announce October East Coast Shows

    Split Chain have announced two East Coast shows with dream fatigue. Here’s the dates:

    10/09 Long Island, NY – Massapequa VFW
    10/10 New Brunswick, NJ – Cinco De Mayo

  • Mark Tremonti (Creed, Alter Bridge) Announces December “Tremonti Sings Sinatra” Shows

    Mark Tremonti (Creed, Alter Bridge, etc.) will be teaming up with members of the late Frank Sinatra’s orchestra for two “Tremonti Sings Sinatra” shows this December. Here’s the dates:

    12/16 St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
    12/18 Orlando, FL – the Walt Disney Theater

    Proceeds from the concerts will benefit the National Down Syndrome Society.

  • Queens Of The Stone Age Announce Australian/New Zealand Tour With Primus And Tropical Fuck Storm

    Queens Of The Stone Age have announced an Australian/New Zealand tour with Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm. Here’s the dates:

    12/08 Adelaide, AUS – The Drive
    12/11 Hobart, AUS – MyState Bank Arena
    12/13 Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena
    12/15 Sydney, AUS – Afterpay Arena
    12/16 Newcastle, AUS- Newcastle Entertainment Centre
    12/18 Brisbane, AUS – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
    12/20 Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena

  • Twisted Sister Announce Massachusetts Show With New Singer Sebastian Bach

    Twisted Sister have added another date to their North American tour with new singer Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row). The new show will take place at The Big E Arena in West Springfield, MA on October 2. Here’s the band’s updated schedule:

    09/04 Palmer, AK – Borealis Theatre
    09/06 Salem, OR – The Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds
    09/12 Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
    09/27 Puyallup, WA – Washington State Fair
    10/02 West Springfield, MA – The Big E Arena
    10/08 Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
    10/10 Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
    10/18 Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
    11/12 Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live
    11/14 Charles Town, WV – The Event Center at Hollywood Casino
    12/11 St. Petersburg, FL – Ferg’s Pavilion

  • The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, 311, And The Alive Set For 2026 SEMA Fest

    The details have been revealed for this year’s SEMA Fest. The event will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV on November 6 and it will showcase automotive culture, motorsports, and live music. The lineup includes: The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, 311, and The Alive. Tom Gattuso, SEMA Vice President of Events, commented:

    “SEMA Fest represents where our industry is headed, at the crossroads of innovation, lifestyle, and cultural relevance. By bringing together the world’s premier automotive gathering with iconic music, immersive automotive experiences, and enthusiast access, we are creating a powerful platform that expands the reach of car culture, strengthens engagement with new audiences, and sends SEMA Week out on a high-energy, high-impact note.”

  • BRAT To Release New Album “Manslayer” In September

    BRAT have announced that they will be releasing a new album, titled “Manslayer,” on September 25. A video for the first single, “Manslayer (Hell Hath No Fury),” can be found below:

    “Manslayer” Track Listing:

    01. “Intro“
    02. “Aileen Wuornos“
    03. “Speculum Bleed“
    04. “Bone Spurs“
    05. “Botch Tox“
    06. “Media Slop“
    07. “Trophy Hunting“
    08. “Asking For Hell“
    09. “Heretic Burning“
    10. “Interlude“
    11. “Manslayer (Hell Hath No Fury)“
    12. “Bloody Mary“
    13. “Femicidal Vengeance” (feat. David Davidson of Revocation)
    14. “Spit On His Grave“
    15. “Ways To Kill Your Husband“
    16. “Blistered Tongues” (feat. Candace Buckingham of Walls Of Jericho)
    17. “Outro“

    According to vocalist Liz Selfish, the new material took influence from country songs focusing on women’s revenge. She continued:

    “There’s not a lot of those tropes in death metal, which I think primarily is because there’s not a lot of women in that space. I thought that was a really cool perspective and I really liked the storytelling aspect of it.”

    She also talked about writing lyrics:

    “It’s quite new territory for me, and it wasn’t necessarily an intentional thing initially. I wrote the first song for the album, and I just loved writing, and I was like, ‘I really love doing this, and I want to do more’, so I ended up writing the whole album. Brenner [Moate]’s main focus is writing music – he wants to write riffs – so he wasn’t too torn up about not writing the lyrics. It was a nice passing of the torch.”

    She also added:

    “We’re evolving the bimboviolence and the campiness by making it all a little bit darker with this album, and a bit more overtly violent. I think that will probably reflect in our stage show and our imagery as well, keeping it fun, not a total 180, but definitely progressing into something darker with it.”

  • Candlebox Announce Fall Tour

    Candlebox have booked a headlining U.S. tour for this fall. The Mountain Goats, Sponge, Sweet Water, American Blonde, and The Verve Pipe will serve as support on select dates.

    Tour Dates:

    09/17 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant +
    09/18 Downers Grove, IL – Oktoberfest
    09/19 Florence, IN – Belterra Casino Resort +
    09/22 Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen *
    09/23 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot *
    09/25 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre #*
    09/26 Umatilla, OR – Rock The Locks 2026
    09/27 Salem, OR – Elsinore Theatre *
    09/29 Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theatre *
    09/30 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour *
    10/02 San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park *
    10/03 Laughlin, NV – The Edge Pavilion !
    10/04 Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre *
    10/06 Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre *
    10/08 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall *
    10/09 Bay St. Louis, MS – The Cypress Cove Ballroom !
    10/10 Birmingham, AL – Iron City *@
    10/11 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl *@
    10/13 Jacksonville, FL – FIVE *
    10/14 Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live *
    10/16 Maryville, TN – The Shed ^@
    10/17 Columbus, OH – The Bluestone ^
    10/18 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit ^
    10/20 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring *
    10/21 Buffalo, NY – Electric City *
    10/22 Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens *
    10/24 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues *
    10/25 Jim Thorpe, PA – Penn’s Peak *
    10/26 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom *
    10/28 Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston *
    10/29 Huntington, NY – The Paramount *
    10/30 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom *

    + with The Mountain Goats
    * with Sponge
    # with Sweet Water
    @ with American Blonde
    ^ with The Verve Pipe
    ! no support

  • KnuckleBonz Partner With Late Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton’s Estate For 3D Immersive Museum

    KnuckleBonz have announced a partnership with the estate of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton. The new collaboration will include a 3D immersive museum.

    Further details were shared in a press release:

    “KnuckleBonz® today announces an official collaboration with the Cliff Burton Family Estate to bring the Cliff Burton Museum to the KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience, a first-of-its-kind immersive 3D digital platform launching Summer 2026.

    KnuckleBonz360™ is a digital platform featuring immersive 3D worlds built to celebrate the iconic imagery of great bands and artists. With 20+ band worlds launching in 2026, KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience gives fans a place to connect with other fans, play mini-games, shop for exclusive collectibles, and explore as iconic album art and imagery come to life!

    Developed in close collaboration with the Cliff Burton Family Estate, the museum is a dedicated space inside KnuckleBonz360 built to celebrate Cliff’s life, his artistry, and his enduring influence as one of the most revered bassists in heavy music.

    Fans will walk through Cliff’s story, from his Bay Area roots to the imagery of live performances that shaped generations of metal musicians and fans, presented with the care his legacy deserves.

    ‘Cliff Burton redefined the role of the bass guitar in thrash, and his influence is stronger than ever. Building the Cliff Burton Museum inside KnuckleBonz360 is our way to pay tribute to the brilliance of Cliff, and to give fans everywhere a place where his legacy lives on 24/7, 365 days a year,’ says Tony Simerman, CEO and Creative Director of KnuckleBonz, Inc.

    ‘Cliff’s music and spirit continue to inspire fans around the world, and our family is proud to celebrate his legacy in this way. Working with KnuckleBonz to bring Cliff’s story to life inside the Cliff Burton Museum means so much to us, and we know fans everywhere will feel his presence in this space,’ says the Cliff Burton Family Estate.

    This collaboration continues a relationship that began with the Cliff Burton Rock Iconz® Limited Edition Statue, created with the Estate in 2022 with a portion of proceeds supporting the Cliff Burton Music Scholarship Fund for Rising Youth Musicians.

    The Cliff Burton Museum brings that same craftsmanship into a living 3D world where fans can explore the instruments, imagery, and moments that defined one of metal’s most influential figures.

    The KnuckleBonz360 store will feature select licensed, limited edition digital collectibles as well as a new hand-crafted physical collectible of Cliff Burton that will be released later this year and will ship worldwide. This multi-player world allows fans to connect and explore together. The Cliff Burton Museum Experience launches
    Summer 2026.

    Join the KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience waitlist at knucklebonz360.com.”