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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO Says 'The Last Word' Album Was In The Works 'For About Two Years'
In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, NONPOINT vocalist Elias Soriano spoke about the band's eleventh studio album, "The Last Word", which came out on September 18, 2026, through 361 Degrees Records. Asked when he and his bandmates decided that it was finally time to make a ful...
See Pro-Shot Video Of FORBIDDEN's Entire Chicago Concert During Fall 2026 'Chaos By Design' U.S. Tour
Professionally filmed video of FORBIDDEN's October 30 concert at Reggies rock club in Chicago, Illinois can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Infinite 02. Single Point Failure 03. March Into Fire 04. Psyclops 05. Step By Step 06. Burning The Lungs O...
REPENTANCE Shares Third Single 'Among The Wolves' From Upcoming 'Retaliate' Album
Chicago-based groove metal act REPENTANCE has released "Among The Wolves", the third single from the band's upcoming studio album "Retaliate", due on November 27, 2026, via Noble Demon. REPENTANCE vocalist Adam Gilley states about the track: "One of my favorites off the album! This song expresses in...
Bloodbath - Announce Headline Shows In Australia
Death metal masters Bloodbath are excited to announce an Australian tour in early 2027 with Brazilian veterans Nervochaos supporting. Read more…
Thy Catafalque - Drop New Song
Less than a month prior the release of their XIII: Sárga Erdő record, Thy Catafalque offer in listening another new track in preview titled "Cseremisz". Read more…
DEEP PURPLE Cancels German Shows Due To 'Medical Emergency' Involving IAN GILLAN
Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have been forced to cancel two shows on the German leg of their "Splat!" world tour as a result of a medical emergency involving PURPLE singer Ian Gillan. Earlier today, DEEP PURPLE released the following statement via social media: "Important announcement. With great d...
Ex-ACCEPT Singer DAVID REECE To Perform With The Band At Two Shows On 50th-Anniversary Tour
In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, David Reece, who fronted ACCEPT in the late '80s, revealed that he will reunite with the band for two shows in November and December where he will perform "a few" songs in honor of ACCEPT's 50th anniversary. Reece was recruited for ACCEP...