Apocalyptica have teamed up with Katrine Stenbekk (Kalandra) for a new version of “Upperhand” from Remedy Entertainment’s upcoming video game “CONTROL Resonant.” You can check that out below. Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen commented:
“The first version of ‘Upperhand’ was written as intro music for the game’s opening sequence. It reflects the uneasy emotions of the main character in transition to the unknown. I wanted to expand it into a full song with lyrics, and we were so lucky to get Katrine from Kalandra with her unique voice to carry this where it was supposed to go. This song combines multiple special qualities of Apocalyptica, and getting those qualities to serve the world of ‘CONTROL’ was a challenging but exciting and rewarding journey. I truly hope ‘CONTROL’ and Apocalyptica fans will find this as special as we do.”
Earshot have cancelled their immediate live shows. The dates were unable to move forward due to an unidentified member exiting the group.
The band commented:
“We deeply regret to inform you all that due to an abrupt member departure, Earshot is down a musician.
We exhausted every possible option to find a suitable temporary replacement on short notice, but ultimately could not secure a solution in time to perform.
As a result, we are forced to cancel the remainder of our current tour dates with our friends Heartsick, effective immediately. We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this causes, but please know we are already working on plans to come back and make up these canceled shows as soon as possible.
We understand the significant impact, inconvenience, and strain this places on the venues, staff, and our incredible fans, and we sincerely apologize for this outcome.
We are still actively exploring options to see if we can perform our scheduled dates in Colorado, Utah, and Los Angeles. We will keep you posted as soon as we know more in the next day or two.
Thank you all for your patience, love, and understanding.”
System Of A Down have announced a “Toxicity” 25th anniversary exhibition. It will be on display at Beyond The Streets in Los Angeles, CA on October 13-18.
More details were shared in a press release:
“GRAMMY Award-winning rock icons SYSTEM OF A DOWN will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Toxicity with a week-long exhibition at BEYOND THE STREETS in Los Angeles, opening Tuesday, October 13, inviting fans to step inside the immersive world of an album that has become a defining pillar of modern rock.
Released on September 4, 2001, Toxicity debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Deemed SPIN’s album of the year, it quickly became a cultural touchstone, giving voice to a generation entering a rapidly changing world.
Twenty-five years later, Toxicity has never stopped resonating. Its collision of chaos and beauty, aggression and vulnerability, social consciousness and surrealism has created a resounding impact, transcending genres, geography, and generations. What began as an uncompromising record became a shared cultural experience that continues to be discovered, interpreted, and embraced by new audiences around the globe. It endures because it never asked the world to look away. And over 2 decades on, System Of A Down remains as provocative, visceral, and culturally relevant as ever—cementing their place as one of the most influential artists in rock history.
System Of A Down x Beyond The Streets: Toxicity 25th Anniversary Exhibition transforms the Los Angeles gallery into a living tribute to one of rock’s most impactful records. Across a week-long run, fans will be invited to celebrate with exclusive merch offerings, a display of rare artifacts and ephemera from the Toxicity era, immersive installations, iconography, and the history that made the album a generational touchstone. The exhibition offers longtime devotees and new fans alike a rare, up-close encounter with the album’s legacy – free and open to the public for its entire run.”
Nekrogoblikon’s John Goblikon has launched a new horror-comedy series called “No One Survives.” The show will find him trying to “navigate the everyday frustrations of human life.”
More details were shared in a press release:
“John Goblikon, the wisecracking goblin frontman of the metal band Nekrogoblikon, stars in No One Survives, a new horror-comedy series featuring Clayton Farris (Weapons), stand-up comedian Ali Macofsky, Christian Pierce (The Real Bros of Simi Valley), viral sensation Jason Rodelo, and more.
Blending dark comedy, horror and practical effects, No One Survives follows John Goblikon as he attempts to navigate the everyday frustrations of human life. Unfortunately, when you’re a goblin, even ordinary problems have a tendency to take a killer turn.
The series was created and executive produced by Dave Rispoli (John Goblikon), filmmaker Brandon Dermer (I’m Totally Fine), and Nekrogoblikon’s Alex Alereza. It was written by Chris Stephen and Joe McAdam (Golden Axe, Paramount+) and directed by Dermer, with practical effects by Mark Villalobos of Gorgazmo.
The new series expands the world of John Goblikon, a character who has grown far beyond the stage since first appearing with Nekrogoblikon. John also hosts The Right Now Podcast with John Goblikon through All Things Comedy, which recently surpassed 100 episodes and has welcomed guests including Wayne Brady, Andrew Santino, Jack Osbourne, Jimmy O. Yang, Tiffany Haddish, Bobby Lee, Rico Nasty, Johnny Pemberton, and many more.
Coinciding with the launch of No One Survives, Nekrogoblikon has re-recorded and released the song that inspired the series’ title, “No One Survives,” now available on all streaming platforms. The original video for “No One Survives” currently has over 10 million views and counting…
Nekrogoblikon will also embark on its 20th Anniversary Tour next month across North America in partnership with Live Nation.
In October, John Goblikon will hit the road for a limited Halloween comedy tour, culminating at the Starlight Cabaret in Studio City on 10/29/26.”
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