The Rolling Stones have announced a partnership with FIFA ahead of this year’s FIFA World Cup. The collaboration will include three limited edition vinyl covers created for the band’s new album ”Foreign Tongues” (out July 10), a new remix of “In the Stars,” which will be included on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, and new merch. FIFA’s Chief Business Officer, Romy Gai, commented:
“The FIFA World Cup is the biggest show on earth, uniting billions of people through football, culture and shared celebration. We are delighted to welcome The Rolling Stones into this unique global moment, adding the energy, emotion and unmistakable identity of one of music’s most iconic bands to the tournament experience. This collaboration celebrates the powerful connection between football and music, and the unforgettable experiences they create for fans around the world.”
Deep Purple have shared a new song titled “Diablo.” This track is from the band’s new album, “SPLAT!,” which will be released on July 3. Singer Ian Gillan said the following about the single:
“It is all about taking chances. Just for once in your life, do something exciting, step out of the mould, take that curious bend in the road instead of sticking to the highway and do something that will, for the rest of your life, either guide or warn you.”
Sabaton have added a spring 2027 European/UK leg to their “Legendary Tour.” That trek will find the band joined by The Legendary Orchestra.
Tour Dates:
04/07 Dublin, IRE – 3arena
04/09 Glasgow, UK – The Ovo Hydro
04/10 Birmingham, UK – Bp Pulse Live
04/12 Nantes, FRA – Zenith Metropole
04/13 Toulouse, FRA – Zenith Metropole
04/15 Lisbon, POR – Meo Arena
04/19 Milan, ITA – Unipol Forum
04/20 Geneva, SWI – Arene De Genève
04/22 Nuremberg, GER – Psd Bank Arena
04/23 Düsseldorf, GER – Psd Bank Dome
04/24 Rotterdam, NET – Ahoy
04/26 Mannheim, GER – Sap Arena
04/27 Leipzig, GER – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
04/28 Hamburg, GER – Barclays Arena
04/30 Graz, AUT – Stadthalle
05/01 Budapest, HUN – Mvm Dome
05/02 Prague, CZE – O2 Arena
05/04 Bratislava, SLO – Tipos Arena
05/05 Łódź, POL – Atlas Arena
05/07 Tallinn, EST – Unibet Arena
05/08 Helsinki, FIN – Veikkaus Arena
Sabaton commented:
“After completing one of the biggest arena tours in 2025 with 20+ trucks and 200+ crew members, we couldn’t simply stop at chapter one!nWe’re excited to announce that ‘The Legendary Tour – Part 2’ is coming to Europe in 2027! Once again, we’ll be joined by ‘The Legendary Orchestra’ with talented special guest stars Noa Gruman, Tina Guo and Mia Asano, whose powerful performance will bring our music to life on an immense scale.”
Fuming Mouth have recruited Jay Weinberg (ex-Slipknot, ex-Suicidal Tendencies, etc.) as their new drummer. He can be heard on the band’s new album, “The Ringing Bell,” which will be released on July 17. A music video for the effort’s first single, “A Blaze Of Nihilism,” can be found below:
“The Ringing Bell” Track Listing:
01. “Cheat Death“
02. “Self-Exhumed“
03. “Finally Fearless“
04. “A Blaze Of Nihilism“
05. “After Oblivion“
06. “Hidden In The Moor“
07. “Vivid Revelations“
08. “Flourishing Flesh“
09. “The Ringing Bell“
10. “Barbarian Scourge“
11. “Respect Mortality“
Protest The Hero have announced a new album titled “Within.” The effort will be released on July 17 and it can be pre-ordered HERE.
“Within” Track Listing:
01. “Mouthpiece“
02. “Fishhook“
03. “l. above“
04. “Grandfather’s Axe“
05. “The Orchard“
06. “lI. below“
07. “Liberty Spike“
08. “The Mariner“
Guitarist Tim MacMillar commented:
“This record is us putting our foot down. We’re not interested in participating in that system anymore. We’re focused on the future. And for the first time, it’s completely in our hands.”
The following was also said about the title and theme:
“Most people are pretty familiar with hermetic maxim ‘as above so below’ but the entire passage isn’t quite as well known. ‘As above so below, as within so without, as the universe so the soul. Obviously, I focused on the middle portion of the quote. ‘Within‘ represents the individual inner world, which is largely defined by our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. The songs are all representative of how external factors affect our inner world. With that being said it’s probably the most personal stuff we’ve ever released.”
A video for the effort’s first single, “Mouthpiece,” can be found below. Vocalist Rody Walker added the following about that track:
“On the record focused on the micro, ‘Mouthpiece‘ is the only song from a macro perspective. This is not without reason. It is about the controlling powers that have convinced us that everything needs to be divided into binaries despite the fact that very few things truly exist within them. It describes a world of brilliant colour reduced to black and white by charlatans like podcasters and corporate media. It suggests the only true binary we should pay attention to is the very wealthy and everyone else.”
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