Darko, the project featuring Chelsea Grin’s Tom Barber and Josh Miller, have officially started the recording process for their new album “Oni 2.” Rlease plans for the effort are still pending.
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Avatar Announce Spring U.S. Tour With Fleshgod Apocalypse And Frozen Soul
Avatar have announced a headlining U.S. tour. Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul will open.

Tour Dates:
04/16 Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
04/17 Los Angeles, CA – Novo
04/19 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater
04/20 Albuquerque, NM – Revel
04/22 San Antonio, TX – Aztec
04/23 Oklahoma City, OK – Criterion
04/25 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
04/26 Des Moines, IA – Val Air
04/28 Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
04/29 Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
04/30 Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
05/01 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Club Stage
05/02 Fort Wayne, IN – The Clyde
05/04 Huntsville, AL – VBC Mars Music Hall
05/05 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
05/06 Knoxville, TN – Mill & Mine
05/07 Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
05/09 Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
05/10 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
05/12 Richmond, VA – The National
05/13 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
05/15 New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
05/16 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Riverworks
05/17 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
05/19 Wallingford, CT – The Dome
05/20 Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino -
Fleshwater And Julie Announce Co-Headlining U.S. Tour
Fleshwater and Julie have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour. Midrift will open.

Tour Dates:
04/18 Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
04/20 Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
04/21 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
04/24 Omaha, NE – Slowdown
04/25 Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
04/26 Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
04/28 Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
04/29 Cleveland, OH – Roxy
05/01 Buffalo, NY – Electric City
05/02 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
05/03 Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
05/05 Albany, NY – Empire Live
05/06 New Haven, CT – Toads
05/08 Amtivylle, NY – Amityville Music Hall
05/09 Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
05/10 Richmond, VA – The Broadberry -
Five Finger Death Punch Announce North American Tour With Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire
Five Finger Death Punch have announced the North American leg of their 20th anniversary tour. Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire will open.

Tour Dates:
07/20 Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
07/22 Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
07/23 Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
07/25 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
07/26 Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
07/28 Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
07/30 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
08/01 Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
08/04 Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
08/05 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
08/07 Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
08/08 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
08/10 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
08/11 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
08/13 Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
08/15 Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
08/16 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
08/18 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
08/19 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
08/21 Saint Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
09/08 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
09/11 Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
09/12 Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
09/14 Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
09/16 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
09/18 Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
09/19 Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena
09/22 Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/24 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (no Cody Jinks)
09/25 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater (no Cody Jinks)
09/27 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
09/28 Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
09/30 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
10/02 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
10/03 Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
10/05 Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
10/07 Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
10/08 Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
10/10 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/11 West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
10/13 Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
10/14 Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
10/16 Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
10/17 Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
10/19 Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
10/21 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
10/23 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube LiveAccording to a press release, the trek will help raise money for a number of causes:
“In addition to celebrating two decades of music, the band is once again using its platform to give back. Long recognized as one of the most charitable bands in rock, Five Finger Death Punch has spent decades giving back to various causes, including U.S. military veterans and first responders and their families. In 2026, the band is expanding that mission with the launch of its campaign to support Team USA and align with the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games being held on American soil in Los Angeles in 2028. As part of the tour’s commitment to championing America’s next generation of athletes, a portion of the ticket sales from the 2026 U.S. Tour will be allocated to support high-performance programs for U.S. athletes as they prepare for international competition.
Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory has selected USA Judo, the National Governing Body for Judo in the U.S., as his beneficiary, while vocalist Ivan Moody will direct his contribution to the USA Cycling BMX Racing & BMX Freestyle teams. ‘It’s a little-known fact that the United States is one of the only major countries in the world where the government does not fund Olympic and Paralympic athletes or their training programs’, says Bathory. ’Our athletes are competing against nations with fully funded teams, while U.S. teams rely almost exclusively on private donations and sponsorships. We believe supporting Team USA is both patriotic and necessary, especially with the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming home in 2028.’ Vocalist Ivan Moody added, ’these athletes represent the best of who we are. Dedication, sacrifice, discipline. If we can help level the playing field even a little, we’re all in.’
All contributions will go to the National Governing Bodies responsible for training and developing Olympic competitors on both the Judo and USA Cycling BMX Teams. These contributions help fund essential resources for the athletes, covering coaching, travel, equipment, and the rigorous training required to compete on the world stage. With no direct government funding for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports, this initiative helps raise both financial support and awareness for the athletes who represent Team USA at the highest level. Five Finger Death Punch continues to stand at the intersection of music, and service, proving once again that success means nothing unless it’s shared.”
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The Black Dahlia Murder Announce U.S. Tour With The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, And Corpse Pile
The Black Dahlia Murder have announced a headlining U.S. tour. The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, and Corpse Pile will open.

Tour Dates:
04/02 Indianapolis, IN – Vogue
04/03 Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
04/04 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s (no Disembodied Tyrant)
04/05 McKee Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
04/07 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
04/08 Allentown, PA – Archer
04/10 Hartford, CT – The Webster
04/11 Providence, RI – The Strand
04/12 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
04/14 Wilmington, DE – The Queen
04/15 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
04/17 Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
04/18 Sauget, IL – Pop’s
04/19 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
04/21 Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
04/23 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
04/24 Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues
04/25 San Diego, CA – House Of Blues
04/26 Berkeley, CA – UC Theater
04/28 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
04/29 Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
05/01 Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
05/02 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave -
Behemoth Announce North American Tour With Deicide, Rotting Christ, And Immolation
Behemoth have announced a headlining North American tour. Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation will serve as support.

Tour Dates:
04/14 San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
04/15 San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
04/17 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
04/18 Vancouver, BC – The Vogue Theatre
04/19 Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
04/21 Salt Lake City, UT – Union
04/22 Denver, CO – The Fillmore
04/24 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
04/25 Chicago, IL – The Vic
04/26 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
04/28 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
04/30 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
05/01 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
05/02 New York City, NY – Palladium Times Square
05/04 Buffalo, NY – Riverworks
05/05 Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian
05/07 Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
05/09 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
05/11 Toronto, ON – History
05/12 Montreal, QC – Olympia
05/14 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
05/15 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
05/16 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
05/18 Dallas, TX – The Factory
05/20 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
05/21 Los Angeles, CA – The Palladium -
Converge Premiere New Song “We Were Never The Same”
Converge have premiered a new song titled “We Were Never The Same.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Love Is Not Enough,” which will be released on February 13. Frontman Jacob Bannon said the following about the single:
“I wrote these words in the parking lot of a funeral home while reflecting on loss. Why do we gather to mourn but not to cherish? It’s an honest question that exposes our collective distractions and shortcomings. Grief brings clarity— We all must do better.”
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Black Label Society Announce European/UK Tour
Black Label Society have announced a headlining European/UK tour. Venom Inc., Thrown Into Exile, Sacred Reich, Thundermother, and Metal Church will serve as support on select dates.

Tour Dates:
With Venom Inc.:
05/28 Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
05/29 London, UK – O2 Forum
05/30 Bournemouth, UK – O2 Academy Bournemouth
06/09 Munich, GER – Tonhalle
06/10 Budapest, HUN – Barba Negra
06/16 Paris, FRA – Le Trianon
06/22 Strasbourg, FRA – La Laiterie
06/23 Pratteln , SWI – Z7 Konzertfabrik
06/30 Saarbrucken, GER – GarageBlsck Label Society:
07/22 Istanbul, TUR – Kucukciftlik Park
With Thrown Into Exile:
07/30 Berlin, GER – Huxleys Neue Welt
08/01 Wiesbaden, GER – Schlachthof Wiesbaden (feat. Sacred Reich)
08/04 Barcelona, SPA – Razzmatazz (feat. Thundermother)
08/11 Oberhausen, GER – Turbinenhalle
08/14 Leipzig, GER – Parkbuhne (feat. Metal Church) -
Poison The Well Premiere “Thoroughbreds” Music Video
Poison The Well have premiered a new video for their new song “Thoroughbreds.” This track is from the band’s newly announced album, “Peace In Place,” which will be released on March 20.
Vocalist Jeffrey Moreira said the following about the band’s return:
“Joining Poison The Well at 18 and chasing music shaped how I approach life. Coming back 16 years later — unsure if I could still do what I once left behind — only reinforced how strong our bond is and how much this band has given me. I’m grateful to do this again with my friends, and to share a record made with honesty, intention and connection at its core.”
He went on to discuss the single:
“Beasts of burden are hard to break — not because they’re strong, but because they’re stubborn. ‘Thoroughbreds’ is about realizing that some lifelong bonds don’t fail early; they fail after you believed they were there to stay.”
He also added the following about the album:
“‘Peace In Place’ is probably the most pissed record we’ve ever made. After stepping away from Poison The Well, it felt like all the emotion from that time — frustration, heartache, disappointment — compressed into something heavy and unavoidable. But anger isn’t what drives us. Connection is. Sometimes that connection starts in darker places, and having an outlet for those emotions is how we find our way forward. This record lives across that entire spectrum. It’s about turning something negative into something honest, putting it into the world, and realizing that even in anger, we’re still capable of moving forward, relating to each other, and finding some form of peace — if not happiness, then at least a place to stand.”
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Bound In Fear To Release New Album “A Mind Too Sick To Heal” In March, Premiere “Three Knee Deep” Video
Bound In Fear have announced that they will be releasing a new album, titled “A Mind Too Sick To Heal,” on March 13. A video for “Three Knee Deep” from the effort can be found below:

“A Mind Too Sick To Heal” Track Listing:
01. “The Line That Separates“
02. “Three Knee Deep“
03. “Soul Casket“
04. “A Mind Too Sick To Heal“
05. “Sentenced“
06. “Chasm“
07. “Darkness Redefined“
08. “Scum“
09. “Headcase“
10. “It Never Could Anyway“
11. “Decay“
12. “Lurking“The group commented:
“This is a crushing statement of intent. Our signature suffocating blend of down-tempo brutality and taste of emotional uncomfortable torment that pushes the boundaries of what we have done before. This is our most punishing and personal album yet. A visceral descent into darkness that won’t loosen its grip.”
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