More bands have been added to the 2026 Upheaval Festival. That event will take place at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, MI on July 17-18 and it will now feature the following:
July 17: Poppy, Story Of The Year, LANDMVRKS, Zero 9:36, and Thousand Below.
July 18: Papa Roach, Bilmuri, Jinjer, Set It Off, and Silly Goose.
Van Halen singer David Lee Roth has announced a 2026 North American tour. An artist presale for the trek will launch on January 6. The public sale will launch on January 9.
Tour Dates:
04/16 Airway Heights, WA – Spokane Live
04/18 Grand Ronde, OR – Spirit Mountain Casino
04/20 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
04/22 Tucson, AZ – The Rialto Theatre
04/25 Albuquerque, NM – Revel
04/27 Lubbock, TX – Buddy Holly Hall
04/29 Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
05/01 Memphis, TN – Graceland Soundstage
05/03 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Orlando
05/06 Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
05/09 Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
05/12 Wilmington, NC – CCFC’s Wilson Center
05/14 Greensboro, NC – Tanger Center
05/16 Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
05/19 Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
05/21 Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
05/24 Boston, MA – House of Blues
05/26 Schenectady, NY – Proctors Theatre
05/29 Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
05/31 Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
06/03 Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
06/05 Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
06/07 Huntington, NY – The Paramount
06/09 Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
06/11 Fort Wayne, IN – Foellinger Theatre
06/13 Battle Creek, MI – FireKeepers Casino Hotel
06/15 Sioux Falls, SD – The Monument
06/17 Moorhead, MN – Bluestem Amphitheater
06/20 Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
08/07 Sturgis, SD – Sturgis Buffalo Chip
During a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas offered an update on the band’s new horror film “The Slashin’ Of The Christ.” According to him, the script has already been completed and the group are currently in discussions with film studios and directors.
Charnas said the following about the film:
“Like everything we do, there’s horror, there’s violence, but there’s a wink to the camera. We’re not taking ourselves too seriously, and I think the world needs a movie like this.”
He continued when asked if it’ll offend Christians:
“I think that it might be like ‘The Exorcist,’ which was touted by the Catholic Church because it showed on-screen what they’ve been talking about.”
He also added the following when asked if the movie will feature some familiar faces:
“I certainly hope so. And who’s to say who will live and who will die?”
Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery will be missing the first part of the band’s early 2026 European tour with Alter Bridge and Daughtry. During his absence, Tim Tournier will fill in.
Lowery said the following in part:
“Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to make the front half of this tour for a couple of reasons. First off, family commitments. I made a promise to my kids years ago I would not be gone a certain amount of time anymore. I’ve done some long stretches in my career and I have to honor that promise and make sure that I’m present for them as well. Secondly, I had a couple health issues last year. I have a couple tests coming up just to confirm everything is cool there before I join the band.”
He also added:
“Hello Sevendust Family,
As the video states I will unfortunately be missing the front portion of the upcoming European tour with our brother in @officialalterbridge – it’s a hard decision that I had to make but the right one for the season of life I’m in currently. I adore the European fanbase there. I’ve had the pleasure of touring there a good amount and the passion from the people there is incredible. My brother @timothysonoftimothy will do an amazing job filling in no doubt. I think it’s crucial the band have a presence there and appreciate the bands support on my decision. I’ve done this since I was 18 years old and have loved touring . At this stage I have to prioritize my family and well being. Support my @sevendustofficial brothers. I will join them soon to finish it off. God is good. I love all of you and thanks for your support and understanding.”
[via The PRP]
As previously reported, Vio-lence frontman Sean Killian recently made headlines after claiming that ex-guitarist Phil Demmel tried to get him to shelve the band. Now, Demmel has issued a statement to clarify those comments.
Demmel said the following:
“I asked Sean to end the band with me, then perform the material as solo act as I felt the rapid turnover of the band wasn’t something I wanted to be involved with. When he told me he didn’t want to, I didn’t ask again. It was a request, not a demand.
For my last few years of my time in Vio, Sean was doing the scheduling/ booking, I wasn’t making any band decisions. He’d ask me if I was available to play and I was able to cherry-pick the gigs I wanted/could do until it was time for me to stop. I was in no way ‘controlling’ the band or making unilateral band decisions (except maybe getting [former Fear Factory bassist] Christian [Olde Wolbers] on board to fill in) that I can recall. Sean and I decided on things together.
Vio-lence is forging ahead as am I. Can everyone else?”
[via Blabbermouth]
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