Author: Adam Lawton

PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED (PiL) ADD RIOT FEST TO NORTH AMERICAN DATES

TOUR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 3RD WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PLAGUE VENDOR

ALL TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM VENUES AND VIA WWW.PILOFFICIAL.COM

Photo: Paul Heartfield

John Lydon’s iconoclastic band, Public Image Ltd (PiL), have just added a new date to their extensive fall tour; an appearance at this year’s Riot Fest. Billed as ‘This Is Not…The Final PiL Tour’, the first leg begins September 3rd in Pioneertown, and includes Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, New York, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, and other major cities, concluding October 9th in Nashville, with a second leg confirmed for February of next year. Plague Vendor will be special guests on all dates. Tickets for all shows are on sale from the venues and via www.pilofficial.com.

This year’s tour dates follow the momentum gained in 2025, when the band played a string of shows and festival appearances in the UK and Europe. Following the passing of his wife, Nora, and lifelong friend and manager, John Rambo Stevens, both in 2023, Lydon thought he might retire from touring. However, he was overwhelmed by the response, love, and support of fans and this year is set to be an important one for the band.

A new live album, ‘Alive’, recorded during last year’s tour, is available via A Way With Media, and the band are working on an album of new material for release in early 2027.

Currently on tour in Europe, Lydon said: “After losing Nora, and Rambo, I couldn’t see a way through. The thing is, people were so overwhelmingly positive, they really showed me a lot of love, and they asked me to tour PiL again. With so many people asking and with the band meaning so much to them, I couldn’t just stay on my sofa and not tour – tempting though that obviously is.”

“We’re looking forward to playing to our friends in North America. It feels like it’s been a long time and we’re pleased to be coming back. We’ve just been into the studio for four weeks to start work on our new record. You’ll be hearing a lot more from PiL.“

After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed post-punk originators Public Image Ltd (PiL). Widely regarded as one of the most innovative bands of all time, their music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 Singles and 5 UK Top 20 Albums.

With a shifting line-up and unique sound – fusing rock, dance, folk, pop and dub – Lydon guided the band from their debut album ‘First Issue’ in 1978 through to 1992’s ‘That What Is Not’, before a 17-year hiatus.

Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009, touring extensively and releasing three critically acclaimed albums, ‘This is PiL’ (2012), ‘What The World Needs Now…’ (2015) and ‘End of World’ (2023).

Following the departure of long-serving drummer Bruce Smith at the end of 2023, his replacement, Mark Roberts, joins John Lydon (vocals), Lu Edmonds (guitar) and Scott Firth (bass).

The full list of PiL’s dates is as follows:

September 3 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s LOW TICKETS
September 4 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
September 5 – Santa Cruz, CA – Rio Theatre
September 8 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory LOW TICKETS
September 10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
September 11 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
September 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore LOW TICKETS
September 14 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
September 15 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
September 16 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
September 18 – 20 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest
September 22 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
September 23 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
September 25 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
September 26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall LOW TICKETS
September 28 – New York, NY – Webster Hall LOW TICKETS
September 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
October 1 – Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club
October 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
October 3 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live LOW TICKETS
October 5 – Richmond, VA – The National
October 6 — Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
October 8 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
October 9 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

2027
February 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand At The Complex
February 18 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
February 20 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
February 21 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
February 23 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
February 24 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall
February 25 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
February 27 – March 6 – New Orleans, LA – The 80’s Cruise 2027
March 8 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
March 9 – Fort Myers, FL – The Ranch
March 10 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
March 12 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
March 13 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
March 14 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
March 16 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
March 17 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
March 19 – St. Louis, MO – The Sovereign
March 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
March 23 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
March 24 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron

w/ special guests Plague Vendor on all dates

Hardcore Punk Criminal Enterprise
U.S. BASTARDS (Ex-GWAR)
Launch New Single “Scenester Deceiver”

📸: Brad Price

Stream / Listen HERE
Watch the music Video HERE

New Album ‘Negligent Discharge’
Set for Release on June 19th
Pre-Order HERE

U.S. BASTARDS, spearheaded by Brent Purgason (ex-GWAR), proudly launch their new single, “Scenester Deceiver,” taken from their upcoming new album, ‘Negligent Discharge,’ set for release on June 19th. The new track arrives alongside an official no budget video, available below.

On the new track, Brent shares:

“This song is about coming up in a scene where you feel like an outsider no matter what you do or how many dues you’ve paid. I’m not the only one in Richmond who feels that way and I’m sure we’re not the only town that has a music scene with severe and unspoken gatekeeping problems. This is an anthem for the outcasts among the outcasts and for anyone that’s never going to be accepted by the cool kids crowd. You’re welcome in our gang, we are in this together.”

Watch the Music Video for “Scenester Deceiver” HERE

In a world full of pleasantries and kiss-assing, U.S. BASTARDS are neither. A four-piece hardcore punk criminal enterprise from Virginia, the band has re-formed after a chance meeting in county lockup. Brent and Robby knew the four members didn’t land in the same cell for no reason. It was fate calling them back to life on the road; back to sleepless trips, dungeon whips, gas station speed, and canned meat. Doug agreed fate was calling them back to teach the masses what a truly bad time could be. … and Brendan just happened to be in the room.

“I’ve been doing so much hard time lately, it’s time to be hard on the road.” – Brent

“…[two middle fingers]…” – Doug

Ran-when-parked, the outlaws took straight to the van to get the message out. After a ten-year hiatus, they have agreed to utilize their newfound freedom from the state to write harder, catchier, faster, harder-er, hell-raising songs glorifying their exploits and shine a light on the gatekeeping tendencies in the music scene that has never accepted them.

When the rest of the world goes quiet, the BASTARDS get loud and angry, blazing across the country with a wall of cranked Marshall stacks. This is the way punk rock should be: loud, unapologetic, pandering to no one, and having no qualms with being the bad guy.

Stream / Listen to “Scenester Deceiver” HERE

U.S. BASTARDS new album ‘Negligent Discharge’ is set for release June 19th featuring bonus track covers of Judas Priest and Motorhead songs. 13 tracks of hard and fast music that kicks the door off its hinges. Best to listen with a shotgun in one and a 40oz duct taped to the other, these are anthems for the outcasts among the outcasts. Skip work! Give your neighbors kid a cig! This is full throttle, no brakes, speed-rocking crime metal. Full stacks and gun racks packed, these delinquents are coming to your town. Clutch your pearls! U.S. BASTARDS are back.

Pre-Order ‘Negligent Discharge’ HERE

 

‘Negligent Discharge’ Track List:

1. Ripsnorter
2. Wasted Life
3. Piss Boner
4. Knife Crime
5. Scenester Deceiver
6. Everybody Sucks
7. Heading Out to the Highway
8. Put the Gun in Your Mouth
9. Bad Deeds
10. Police Violence
11. Informant
12. I Don’t Like You
13. Killed by Death

U.S. BASTARDS are:
Brent Purgason – Guitar & Vocals
Doug Fines – Guitar
Brendan Artz – Bass
Robby Scarce – Drums

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ANNOUNCE SECOND LEG OF “THE SWEAT AND BLOOD” TOUR TAKING PLACE THIS FALL

DAYSEEKER, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, + DARK DIVINE SET TO APPEAR

FIRST LEG KICKS OFF JULY 14 + FEATURES SUPPORT FROM LORNA SHORE, FIT FOR A KING, + A STATIC DRESS

NEW ALBUM DECADES ARRIVES JULY 17 VIA ROADRUNNER RECORDS — PRE-ORDER HERE

Platinum-selling, Scranton, PA powerhouse MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, who will release their new album DECADES on July 17 via Roadrunner Records, are pleased to announce the second leg of The Sweat and Blood Tour. Dayseeker will serve as direct support. The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Divine will also appear. This leg fittingly kicks off the night before Halloween in Worcester and runs through November 20 in Pittsburgh. Tickets will be available starting with an Artist and Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, June 2 at 12pm ET. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, June 5 at 10 am local time here.

PRESALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, June 2 at 12pm ET until Thursday, June 4 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit here.

All tickets are available here.

The previously announced first leg of the tour kicks off on July 14. Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress will serve as support. The North American tour is the band’s first American headlining tour in nearly three years, with stops in Charlotte, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and more before wrapping up on August 15 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It also includes a stop at Red Rocks, the band’s first time headlining the venue.

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ON TOUR:
WITH LORNA SHORE, FIT FOR A KING, + STATIC DRESS:
SUMMER 2026:

7/14 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
7/16 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion
7/18 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
7/19 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration*
7/21 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
7/22 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheater
7/24 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
7/25 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/26 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
7/28 — Albuquerque, NM — First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
7/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
7/31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum
8/1 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre
8/4 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds
8/5 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
8/7 — Sandy, UT — Beddy’s Plaza at America First Field
8/9 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Zoo Amphitheatre
8/12 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
8/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
*Festival

WITH DAYSEEKER, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, + DARK DIVINE:
FALL 2026:

10/30 — Worcester, MA — DCU Center
10/31 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena
11/3 — Raleigh, NC — Lenovo Center
11/4 — Savannah, GA — VyStar Pavilion
11/5 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center
11/7 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
11/8 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center Arena
11/10 — Minneapolis, MN — Target Center
11/11 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center
11/13 — Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum
11/15 — Albany, NY — MVP Arena
11/18 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena
11/19 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
11/20 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena

Motionless In White are at home in the dark. For over 20 years, the quintet — Chris Motionless [vocals], Ricky Olson [guitar], Ryan Sitkowski [guitar], Vinny Mauro [drums], and Justin Morrow [bass] — have resided in their own shadowy corner of alternative music and culture. The group’s uncanny alchemy of metal, hardcore, goth, industrial, and electronic has magnetically attracted an ardent audience, fueling a quiet rise out of the Rust Belt and into arenas as a headlining force of nature. Their D.I.Y. work ethic drives the evolution of an immersive world where stunning visuals match the scope of the sound. The collective comes full circle on their seventh full-length offering Decades. For as much as it conjures their signature style, the LP sees them continue to confidently cut a path through uncharted territory, spreading a little darkness in their wake.

Decades features several high-profile and eclectic guest appearances. In addition to Taylor, Sklyar Grey, and Dark Divine’s Anthony Martinez also feature on the album. The band recorded Decades in Upstate New York and Los Angeles with co-producers Drew Fulk and Justin “JD” deBlieck and ultimately incorporated their past, present, and future sounds into one cohesive sound. This is Motionless at their very best.

“We were never afraid to take risks,” observes Chris. “This band has not only lasted two decades, but we’ve also outlasted all of the obstacles we’ve faced. We’re still grinding. No matter how far we expand the universe that is Motionless In White, we’re going to preserve the heart, soul, and roots of where we came from. We are never going to abandon heartfelt, emotional, and heavy songs. We are never going to abandon what mattered to us the most when we started. We’re finding new ways to emphasize those stories with exciting sounds and looks, but the vision is the same. It’s always been this grand, dramatic, and theatrical entity. I’m proud we haven’t gotten comfortable.”

He finishes, “Decades is definitely heavier than some of our past albums. Our current world bred more aggressive energy, anger, and resistance.”

NYHC Crossover Pioneers
CRO-MAGS
Unleash New Single “Wired for Chaos”
Out Now via BLKIIBLK

📸: Maurice Nunez

Stream / Listen HERE
Watch the Official Music Video HERE

CRO-MAGS, the iconic New York hardcore outfit fronted by Harley Flanagan, proudly make their BLKIIBLK debut with the new single, “Wired for Chaos.” The new track marks CRO-MAGS’ first new music in six years, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.

“Wired for Chaos,” which shares its name with last year’s documentary about Harley, was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Code Orange, Cavalera Conspiracy). It was produced by Harley and Arthur and features drum phenom Greyson Nekrutman. The new single arrives alongside an official music video, available below.

Watch the Music Video for “Wired

On the new single “Wired for Chaos,” Harley Flanagan comments:

“The new video for ‘Wired for Chaos’ reminds me of our first video, ‘We Gotta Know,’ which came out 40 years ago, except that it shows where the band is at now. I am proud to say that we are one of those few bands that have a multigenerational audience and bridge the gap between hard-core kids, metalheads, punks, skinheads, and more, as seen in the audience of this video, which was filmed at our shows on the past few tours. Not many bands have such a blended fan base besides Motörhead, and I am proud to say that we are following in that tradition.”

Harley continues, “The song title ‘Wired for Chaos’ was taken directly from the recent documentary of the same name. It comes in with an aggressive metal intro befitting a UFC walk-in or a video game, then bursts into a more traditional HC thrash vibe before returning to a heavy beatdown at the end in an unmistakable CRO-MAGS style. The song is literally about being programmed and wired for chaos from birth, not just by environment, but by parents, trauma, childhood experiences, and the resulting PTSD that I personally struggle with as a result.”

Stream / Listen to “Wired for Chaos” HERE

CRO-MAGS Live:

Europe:
June 6 — Emmen, Netherlands @ Pitfest
June 7 — Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
June 8 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Beta
June 9 — Berlin, Germany @ Neue Zukunft
June 10 — Schwerin, Germany @ Club Zenit
June 12 — Venlo, Netherlands @ Grenswerk
June 13 — Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands @ Gebouw-T
June 14 — Hoofddorp, Netherlands @ C-Punt
June 15 — Heidelberg, Germany @ Halle02
June 16 — Essen, Germany @ Turock
June 17 — Saabrucken, Germany with Sepultura @ Garage
June 18 — Luzern, Switzerland @ Sedel
June 20 — Clisson, France @ Hellfest
July 20 — Gdansk, Poland with Biohazard @ B90
July 21, 2026 — Warsaw, Poland with Biohazard @ Progresja
July 22, 2026 — Wroclaw, Poland with Biohazard @ Zaklete Rewiry
July 24 — Debrecen, Hungary @ Campus Festival
July 25 — Martinska, Croatia @ Punk + Zestoka Festa
August 5 — Vagos, Portugal @ Vagos Metalfest 2026
August 7 — London, UK @ United and Strong Fest
August 8 — Newport, UK @ Corn Exchange
August 9 — Blackpool, UK @ Rebellion Festival

USA:
September 26 — Daytona Beach, FL @ Party Weekend
October 4 — Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival

More Dates TBA!

The history of Harley Flanagan and his band CRO-MAGS is integral not just to the history of hardcore, but to modern metal, rock, and punk itself. With roots stretching from the shadow of Warhol and the Velvets to CBGB’s hardcore matinees and L’Amour Brooklyn thrash-a-thons, all the way through current generations of punk and extreme metal, CRO-MAGS are the connective tissue. Just ask the likes of Dave Grohl, Green Day, and Turnstile. CRO-MAGS stand side by side with Black Sabbath, Motörhead, and Metallica as both an influence and a gamechanger.

The brainchild of a 14-year-old Harley Flanagan, CRO-MAGS began in 1981 while Flanagan was playing drums for The Stimulators. By 1982/83, he had recorded the primal CRO-MAGS demos — four songs that would become the blueprint for the seminal 1986 release, ‘Age of Quarrel.’ Initially a solo vision, Flanagan wrote and played all of the music himself. In 1985, alongside guitarist Parris Mayhew, vocalist John Joseph McGowan, and drummer Mackie Jayson, the genre-defining ‘Age of Quarrel’ demo was recorded. The full-length album followed in 1986, with Doug Holland of Kraut joining on second guitar.

Explosive both on and offstage, CRO-MAGS have had a tumultuous history, to put it mildly. Through multiple lineups, six studio albums beyond the original demos, and more than four decades of worldwide touring, CRO-MAGS remain one of the most iconic bands in American hardcore and metal. Today, the band is led by Flanagan on bass and vocals — a role he has held since ‘Best Wishes’ (1989). He remains the only member to appear on every CRO-MAGS release since the band’s founding.

THE HU ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM HUN OUT JULY 24

BAND TAKES FLIGHT WITH MELODIC NEW SINGLE “LOST SOUL” (FEATURING JONNY HAWKINS OF NOTHING MORE) OUT NOW

LISTEN HERE

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE

BAND ON TOUR ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

Turning the page on what promises to be a bold creative chapter, Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU — Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing); Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing); Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing); and Temka (tovshuur, throat singing) — proudly announce their forthcoming third full-length album, HUN, out July 24 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Pre-order/Pre-save HUN here.

Alongside the album news, the band has unleashed a hypnotic new single entitled “Lost Soul” (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE). It marks the first collaboration between the Gold-certified global phenomenon and NOTHING MORE.

Listen to “Lost Soul” (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE) here. Watch the video here.

Across the song, the percussive groove-laden soundscape resembles the extremes of Mongolia’s fickle and unforgiving climate. A head-nodding riff tosses and turns beneath propulsive verses, giving way to a melodic refrain from Hawkins who croons the infectious chorus, “Born to be a lost soul.” These English-sung affirmations lock into a seamless volley with traditional Mongolian chanting, uniting styles and cultures in one burst of boundary-breaking energy.

Resounding beyond all borders, the song trumpets a message of resiliency, fortitude, and strength that translates positively into any language and anywhere in the world.

Regarding the song, Galaa comments “We have been unpacking our surprises one by one. Hunnu Rock transcends through culture and in that respect, we have made ‘Lost Soul’ with Jonny Hawkins. To be not lost on your life journey, not losing your values, and go through life and having a courage to face the life obstacles are messages we are sending our fans through this song ‘Lost Soul’ and in our next album, HUN. “

Hawkins adds, “I am so excited to team up with a band as committed to their craft as The Hu. It’s unlike anything I’ve done before.”

HUN finds The Hu, who were first tipped by NPR back in 2019, at the peak of their powers thus far. They expand the scope of their signature Hunnu Rock with 11 tracks steeped in the lore and legend of Mongolia, yet uplifted with universal ambition. It’s as epic, enthralling, and enigmatic and it opens the gateway into their world.

“We took our time to do this right, and we’re so glad that we’re almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years,” the band says. “Now, we are also focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist. We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture, and play these ideas to our fans. And, as well as our third album, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!”

HUN TRACK LISTING:
“Warrior Chant”
“Lost Soul”*
“The Men”
“Echoes of My Father”
“Shadow”
“Horsemen”
“Greed”
“The Real You”
“Grey Hun”
“Universe”
“Second Face”
*Version of “Lost Soul” (Featuring Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE) will only appear on the digital version of HUN

ALBUM FORMATS:
Out July 24
Digital (Worldwide)
CD (Worldwide)

ALBUM VARIANTS + BOX SET:
Out September 11
Standard Vinyl (Worldwide)
Indie Exclusive Vinyl (Worldwide)
Band Webstore Exclusive Vinyl (Worldwide)
Spotify Fans First Exclusive Vinyl (NA)
Revolver Exclusive Vinyl (NA)
HMV Exclusive Vinyl (UK)
FNAC Exclusive Vinyl (FR)
Amazon Exclusive Vinyl (GSA)
Napalm Exclusive Boxset (EU/UK)

Napalm Exclusive Boxset

The Hu have teamed up with Cello Metal standouts Apocalyptica for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicked off on May 12 in Silver Spring, MD and will take them across the country before wrapping in Anaheim, CA on June 7. Joining The Hu and Apocalyptica is platinum-selling Finnish rock band The Rasmus.

Tickets and additional information on VIP packages available HERE.

And in other The Hu news, the band recently appeared on the song “Pray to the Sun,” featuring Declan de Barra, from the Netflix Japanese manga series One Piece. It’s another instance of the band and its music connecting with passionate fandoms, as their song “Sugaan Essena” was also prominently featured in the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game.

2026 TOUR DATES:
THE HU + APOCALYPTICA:
WITH THE RASMUS:

5/20 — Maplewood, MN — Myth Live
5/22 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
5/23 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
5/24 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
5/26 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
5/27 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
5/29 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
5/30 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels
5/31 — Valley Center, CA — Harrah’s Resort SoCal – The Events Center
6/4 — Reno, NV — Grand Theater
6/6 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
6/7 — Anaheim, CA — House Of Blues

WITH IRON MAIDEN:

7/11 — Knebworth Park — EddFest

WITH ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, + ORGY:

8/20 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/21 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
8/24 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
8/26 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
8/27 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
8/29 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/30 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/1 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre
9/2 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center
9/4 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
9/5 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/6 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
9/9 — Maryland Heights, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/10 — Kansas City, MO — MORTON Amphitheater
9/12 — Greenwood Village, CO — Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
9/14 — West Valley City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/16 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest
9/17 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
9/18 — Ridgefield, WA — Cascades Amphitheater
9/20 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord

THE HU 2026 UK/EU TOUR WITH SKALD:

9/29 — Glasgow, Scotland — O2 Academy
10/1 — Bristol, England — Prospect Building
10/2 — Bournemouth, England — O2 Academy
10/3 — Newcastle, England — O2 City Hall
10/5 — Belfast, Northern Ireland — The Telegraph
10/6 — Dublin, Ireland — 3Olympia Theatre
10/8 — Birmingham, England — O2 Academy
10/9 — London, England — O2 Academy Brixton
10/10 — Manchester, England — O2 Apollo
10/11 — Norwich, England — UEA
10/14 — Brussels, Belgium — Ancienne Belgique
10/15 — Hamburg, Germany — Sporthalle
10/17 — Munich, Germany — Tonhalle
10/18 — Berlin, Germany — Columbiahalle
10/19 — Warsaw, Poland — Stodola
10/20 — Warsaw, Poland — Stodola
10/22 — Cologne, Germany — Palladium
10/23 — Utrecht, Netherlands — TivoliVredenburg
10/24 — Tilburg, Netherlands — 013
10/27 — Paris, France — L’Olympia
10/28 — Lyon, France — Le Radiant
10/30 — Zurich, Switzerland — X-Tra
10/31 — Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Rockhal

WITCH CLUB SATAN RELEASE LATEST SINGLE “THE KIDS WILL KILL US” — WATCH + LISTEN

A STATEMNT OF UNCOMPROMISING VIGOR

Witch Club Satan, the feminist Norwegian Black Metal band forged in raw energy and defiance is composed of a trio of witches whose music is an incantation of spells, transform each performance into a ritualistic, all-encompassing experience — an assault on the senses through extreme visuals and immersive elements.

Together with their audience, Witch Club Satan conjures a relentless, primal force, a sonic mayhem, a feral scream of resistance.

Witch Club Satan have just released their new single, “The Kids Will Kill Us,” accompanied by the music video. Their latest in confronting inherited violence, collective denial, and moral collapse. Watch it here.

Witch Club Satan are furiously fueled by a fierce and unapologetic perspective: female rage. Their total discography is an incantation of spells, transforming each performance into a ritualistic, all-encompassing experience — an assault on the senses through extreme visuals and immersive elements. The newest single marks a clear shift in the external analysis of collective denial — conjuring pain, not as weakness, but as a powerful form of resistance in brutal and unprecedented times in order to publish the wrestling match between inherited violence, and moral collapse where innocence is displaced, and accountability is absent.

Reinforced in the tracks unbounded lyric lines “I refuse to bow down to your downfall. I refuse to take part in your war. My powers will outgrow yours,” Witch Club Satan strobes a bright light on the blind approval granted to those undeserving while offering the threatening truth: “No mercy to the merciless. The kids, the kids will kill us.”

“Hope is a kind of curse. You can never rest,” the band proclaims. The Witches end their proclamation with the heartfelt sentiment: “I testament all of my trust to the lost generation, restore what was. Help me, save us” as a battle cry to all like minded thinkers to invade their own moral compass and explore revolt as a vehicle for compassion.

With their first ever USA tour landing at the end of May, Witch Club Satan offer this uncompromising vigor as an asset of black metal sustaining as a monument of resistance, mourning, and ultimate transformation.

FOUNDING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN COVEN TOUR DATES:

5/27—Philadelphia, PA—Underground Arts *
5/29—Toronto, ON—Prepare The Ground (Festival)
5/30—Montreal, QC—Fairmount Theatre *
5/31—Cambridge, MA—Sonia *
6/2—Baltimore, MD—Baltimore Soundstage *
6/3—New York, NY—Bowery Ballroom *
6/5–Pittsburgh, PA—Preserving Underground *
6/6—Detroit, MI—El Club *
6/7—Chicago, IL—Reggie’s ^
6/8—St. Paul, MN—Amsterdam Bar & Music Hall ^
6/10—Denver, CO—Bluebird Theater ^
6/12—Los Angeles, CA—Lodge Room ^
6/13—Berkeley, CA—Cornerstone ^
6/15—Portland, OR—Hawthorne Theatre ^
6/16—Seattle, WA—Substation ^
* Support from Penelope Trappes
^ Support from Patriarchy

ADDITIONAL 2026 FESTIVAL APPEARANCES:

6/26—Seinajoki, FI—Provinssi Festival
7/2—Viveiro, ES—Resurrection Festival
7/21—Nyon, CH—Paléo Festival
7/22—Nyon, CH—Paléo Festival
8/5—Jaromer, CZ—Brutal Assault
8/7—Kortrijk, BE—Alcatraz Festival
8/16—Carhaix, FR—Motocultor Festival

TOUR INFO + TICKETS HERE

ADRIAN VANDENBERG ANNOUNCES ‘MY WHITESNAKE YEARS” TOUR, WITH CO-HEADLINERS VINNIE MOORE AND MARCO MENDOZA

Distinguished guitarist Adrian Vandenberg is bringing a powerhouse night of classic hard rock to U.S. audiences this August with “My Whitesnake Years” tour.

The tour features an all-star lineup including acclaimed guitarist Vinnie Moore and veteran bassist/vocalist Marco Mendoza, celebrating decades of iconic rock music spanning Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, UFO, Ted Nugent, and beyond. Tickets and a VIP meet and greet package are available for purchase via this link: vandenbergband.com/tour

Here is what is received via the VIP package (limited to 25 per show):

· Meet & Greet and photo with Adrian Vandenberg, Marco Mendoza, Vinnie Moore using your own camera.
· Autograph session with Adrian, Marco and Vinnie
· VIP Merch surprise – GIVEN TO YOU AT THE SHOW
· Commemorative VIP Laminate – GIVEN TO YOU AT THE SHOW

Vandenberg first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with his band Vandenberg, earning international success with hits including “Burning Heart” and “Friday Night.” His success led to a longtime collaboration with David Coverdale and Whitesnake, where he contributed the unforgettable guitar solo to the multi-platinum smash “Here I Go Again” and co-wrote material for the Slip of the Tongue and Restless Heart releases. He also appeared on Whitesnake’s Starkers in Tokyo, Live at Donington, and the band’s celebrated Greatest Hits reunion tour.

Beyond Whitesnake, Vandenberg has continued an extensive recording career with multiple solo releases and albums with Vandenberg’s MoonKings. In 2024, he co-headlined with Geoff Tate on the Operation: Mindcrime tour, followed by performances aboard the 2025 Monsters of Rock Cruise and a successful East Coast headline run.

Joining the bill is Vinnie Moore, internationally recognized for his 21-year tenure with UFO and his acclaimed solo catalog. Moore has also performed and recorded with artists including Alice Cooper and Vicious Rumors.

And performing with Moore will be Marco Mendoza, whose impressive resumé includes 26 years with Thin Lizzy, seven years with Whitesnake, seven years with Ted Nugent, and work with The Dead Daisies and the current SatchVai Band.

“Really (REALLY!) excited to cross the ocean again with my top notch band to honor my 12 years in the golden era of Whitesnake!,” exclaims Adrian. “Be prepared to scream along with all the big ones like ‘Still Of The Night’, ‘Here I Go Again’, ‘Judgement Day’, ‘Fool For Your Lovin’ etc etc. No doubt about it, this is an absolute BIG ROCK tour with Marco and Vinnie celebrating their years in Journey, Thin Lizzy and UFO. You don’t wanna miss this! We are ready, are you?!?”

“I have to say that I’m very excited and looking forward to the US run of dates in August, and sharing the stage with Adrian Vandenberg and Vinnie Moore,” added Marco. “And having the opportunity to introduce my own music and also to pay tribute to some of my past participations and collaborations, like Thin Lizzy and Ted Nugent, along with Vinnie on some UFO tracks and some of his original stuff. It’s just going to be a great run…don’t miss it, see you there!”

“Thrilled to be doing this tour with Marco and Adrian,” Vinnie said. “Going to be a blast to play a couple UFO songs, as well as some of my tunes and some Thin Lizzy. This is going to be a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to it. See you all soon.”

Fans can expect a night packed with classic songs, guitar fireworks, and deep cuts from some of hard rock’s most celebrated catalogs. The show will feature two complete 75-minute-plus performances, or a single extended 90-minute presentation with intermission.

Moore and Mendoza will also perform together in a collaborative set backed by a shared band, revisiting fan favorites from across their legendary careers.

For fans of classic hard rock and virtuoso musicianship, this tour promises an unforgettable evening celebrating some of the genre’s most enduring songs and performers.

Adrian Vandenberg 2026 Tour Dates

· Aug. 3 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault Music Hall and Pub
· Aug. 4 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
· Aug. 5 – Newton, NJ – Newton Theatre
· Aug. 6 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
· Aug. 7 – New York, NY – Sony Hall
· Aug. 8 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
· Aug. 9 – Syracuse, NY – Sharkey’s
· Aug. 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Jergel’s
· Aug. 12 – Detroit, MI – Token Lounge
· Aug. 13 – Wabash, IN – Honeywell Center
· Aug. 14 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
· Aug. 15 – Dixon, IL – Dixon Theater
· Aug. 16 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
· Aug. 18 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Theater
· Aug. 20 – Nashville, TN – Basement East
· Aug. 21 – Harrison, OH – Blue Note
· Aug. 22 – Gatlinburg, TN – Monsters on the Mountain Festival*
· Aug. 23 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft at Center Stage

*Vandenberg only. Marco Mendoza and Vinnie Moore will not appear at the Monsters on the Mountain Festival date.

BRIAN FALLON RETURNS WITH TWO BRAND-NEW SONGS,
“NOT BAD FOR NEW JERSEY” AND “BETTER BEFORE” – LISTEN

NEW JERSEY-BASED ARTIST AND FRONTMAN OF THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM
SHARES FIRST ORIGINAL SOLO MUSIC IN MORE THAN FIVE YEARS
PRODUCED BY LONGTIME COLLABORATOR BUTCH WALKER

Photo Credit: Danny Clinch

VERY SPECIAL SERIES OF INTIMATE LIVE PERFORMANCES
BEGINS JUNE 14 AT ASBURY PARK, NJ’S THE STONE PONY

Brian Fallon has announced today’s premiere of two brand new tracks, “Not Bad For New Jersey” and “Better Before,” both available everywhere now via his own Lesser Known Records.

Fallon’s first original solo music in more than five years, both new songs see the veteran rocker summoning up a frenetic collision of power pop and heartland rock, the perfect sonic counterpart to the hot-blooded sincerity that has driven his songwriting for close to three decades. Produced by longtime collaborator Butch Walker (Green Day, Jesse Malin, Taylor Swift) at Walker’s studio just outside Nashville, “Better Before” – co-written with his close friend, Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods – relates a tortured portrait of unraveling romance, while “Not Bad For New Jersey” serves as a gloriously ragged homage to Fallon’s beloved home state and all the grit it instilled in him.

“‘Not Bad for New Jersey’ is my way of celebrating what I do and where I’m from,” says Brian Fallon. “I wrote that song looking back on my life the way you do after almost ending up in a crash – like, ‘How did I make it through that?’ I really could’ve busted myself open somewhere along the way, but somehow I’m still here, and I’m still in one piece.”

LISTEN TO “NOT BAD FOR NEW JERSEY” + “BETTER BEFORE”

Fallon – backed by his band, The Painkillers – will mark the arrival of his new music with a very special series of intimate live performances, beginning June 14 at Asbury Park, NJ’s world renowned The Stone Pony and then visiting Nashville, TN’s The Basement (June 16), West Hollywood, CA’s historic Troubadour (June 20), and Chicago, IL’s Reggies’ Rock Club (June 22). Limited tickets for all four dates go on sale this Friday, May 15.

In addition, Fallon will join Bruce Springsteen and a stellar lineup including Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, and more for Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us – Celebrating 250 Years of American Music, a once-in-a-lifetime concert event set for June 4 at West Long Branch, NJ’s OceanFirst Bank Center on the campus of Monmouth University, just prior to the grand opening of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University on June 7. The sold-out event will feature Fallon and his fellow artists performing landmark songs from American music history, commemorating both America’s semiquincentennial and the Springsteen Center’s long-awaited grand opening.

# # #

BRIAN FALLON – LIVE 2026

JUNE
4 – West Long Branch, NJ – OceanFirst Bank Center @ Monmouth University *
14 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
16 – Nashville, TN – The Basement
20 – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour
22 – Chicago, IL – Reggies’ Rock Club

* Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us – Celebrating 250 Years of American Music

Caskets, Archers, and Holy Wars or Autumn Kings Will Provide Support on the 16-City Trek Kicking Off This August

Band’s critically acclaimed new album VINDICATE is now available

With the release of their seventh studio album VINDICATE just 5 days ago, Black Veil Brides are announcing their next leg of the VINDICATOUR tour of North America for 2026. The band comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma will be hitting the road with Caskets, Archers, and Holy Wars (Aug. 27 – Sep. 8) or Autumn Kings (Sep. 16 – Sep. 27) in support.

The 16-city trek kicks off August 27th in Phoenix, AZ and wraps on September 27th in Montclair, NJ. The tour will make stops in Austin, TX (Aug. 31), Des Moines, IA (Sep. 8), Nashville, TN (Sep. 18) and Cleveland, OH (Sep. 22) to name a few.

TICKETS: Tickets and VIP packages will first be available via an artist presale beginning Tuesday, May 12 at 12PM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, May 15 at 10 am local time at https://www.blackveilbrides.net.

Black Veil Brides VINDICATOUR II Tour Dates

Aug 27: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren ^
Aug 28: Albuquerque, NM @El Rey Theater #
Aug 29: El Paso, TX @ Speaking Rock Entertainment Center #
Aug 31: Austin, TX @ Emo’s ^
Sep 03: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave #
Sep 04: Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory at the District #
Sep 06: Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater #
Sep 08: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom ^
Sep 16: Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^
Sep 18: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl ^
Sep 19: Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore ^
Sep 22: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues ^
Sep 23: Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks ^
Sep 25: Wallingford, CT @ The Dome ^
Sep 26: Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center #
Sep 27: Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater ^

Previously Announced VINDICATOUR 2026 Tour Dates

May 12: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva #
May 14: Philadelphia, PA @ Fillmore ^
May 15: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE #
May 16: Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple *
May 17: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore ^
May 19: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room ^
May 21: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore ^
May 22: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre ^
May 23: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee ^
May 25: Toronto, ON @ History ^
May 26: Montreal, QC @ M-Telus ^
May 28: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square ^
May 29: Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore ^
May 30: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium #
Sep 05: Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma *
Sep 20: Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life *

^ Promoted by Live Nation
* Festival appearance
# Not a Live Nation date

Black Veil Brides are celebrating the release of their seventh studio album, VINDICATE. The album has been receiving critical and fan acclaim since it was released on May 8th. Kerrang! recently stated that: “Black Veil Brides have never sounded better” and Blabbermouth called the latest album “…an exciting listen.”

From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of “Invocation To The Muse” to the emotive finale of “Eschaton,” the band deliver one of the most ambitious chapters of their career. The band singles including “Bleeders,” “Hallelujah,” “Certainty,” “Vindicate,” “Revenger” feat. Machine Head and most-recently “Cut” featuring Lilith Czar have already showcased the band’s continued musical evolution while maintaining the theatrical intensity that has defined their sound. The band recently made headlines when the track “Woe & Pain” from VINDICATE was used in the hype package between Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for Wrestlemania 42. The track “Sorrow” was just seen during the broadcast of UFC Fight Night.

The album is now available for wherever music is purchased or via the band’s website: https://www.blackveilbrides.net.

STEEL PANTHER RETURN WITH NEW ANTHEM DEDICATED TO LOVING MOTHERS AROUND THE WORLD

The First New Song From the California Rock Gods in Three Years, “The Mother’s Day Song” is Now Available via All Digital Service Providers
https://ffm.to/steelpanther-themothersdaysong

A Music Video Can Be Seen Here: https://youtu.be/xX0moP9c-OU

Single is Debut Release from the Band’s New Label Frontiers Music SRL

After what has felt like an eternity for fans, California’s most outrageous metal maestros Steel Panther return with an anthem for the ages. The quartet comprised of Michael Starr, Satchel, Spyder, and Stix Zadinia have crafted a tribute to moms everywhere in honor of their favorite Hallmark holiday: Mother’s Day. “The Mother’s Day Song” is quintessential Steel Panther, packed with catchy riffs, driving rhythms, and unforgettable, sing-along choruses. The band’s irreverent ode to mothers across the globe is delivered with their signature humor and over-the-top style, celebrating the women who bring future generations into the world—Steel Panther style.

The song is now available via all digital service providers: https://ffm.to/steelpanther-themothersdaysong.

A music video for the track, directed by longtime collaborator J.T. Arbogast, pays homage to The Beatles’ iconic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. In the video, Steel Panther don their sharpest suits, performing against a stark white backdrop in a tongue-in-cheek nod to the legendary broadcast. It’s poised to become another standout entry in the band’s already celebrated catalog of visuals.

The official music video for “The Mother’s Day Song” can be seen here: https://youtu.be/xX0moP9c-OU.

“The Mother’s Day Song” is the first piece of original music from Steel Panther in three years. The song is also the first release from the band’s new label home, Frontiers Music SRL. The label recently made headlines with their incredible success with the release of the final album by Dave Mustaine and Megadeth.

“We’ve signed a lot of things in our career including more body parts than we can remember, but we have now officially signed with Frontiers. Serafino and his team sent us a better batch of drugs and hookers than they gave to Dave Mustaine and Megadeth, and we all saw how great that album did. Those Italians know how to rub us the right way, and they paid us while doing it. We can’t wait to go visit them in their homeland and enjoy their women and wine. Hide your moms, priests, and nuns,” explained Steel Panther about the singing.

More music from Steel Panther and Frontiers Music SRL will be released in the near future.

Fresh off a successful North American tour, the band is currently enjoying some well-earned downtime before heading overseas. Steel Pantherwill kick off their Europe Twenty Twenty S€X Tour on June 15 in Paris, FR wrapping on July 25 in Southampton, UK.

More information on all upcoming shows, including how to purchase tickets and VIP packages can be found at https://steelpanther.com/pages/tour.

Steel Panther Europe Twenty Twenty S€X Tour Dates

Mon, 15-Jun – Paris, FRANCE – Bataclan
Wed, 17-Jun – Cologne, GERMANY – Essigfabrik
Thu, 18-Jun – Aschaffenburg, GERMANY – Colos-Saal
Fri, 19-Jun – Hamburg, GERMANY – Docks
Sun, 21-Jun – Leipzig, GERMANY – Hellraiser
Mon, 22-Jun – Berlin, GERMNAY – Metropol
Tue, 23-Jun – Warsaw, POLAND – Progresja
Thu, 25-Jun – Snina, SLOVAKIA – Rock Pod Kamenon
Fri, 26-Jun – Spalene Porici, CZECH REPUBLIC – Basinfire Fest
Sat, 27-Jun – Linz, AUSTRIA – Posthof Frischluft Open Air
Mon, 29-Jun – Braunschweig, GERMANY – Schöhn & Fröhlich
Tue, 30-Jun – Munich, GERMANY – Backstage Werk
Thu, 2-Jul – Regensburg, GERMANY – Eventhall Airport
Fri, 3-Jul – Zurich, SWITZERLAND – Volkshaus
Sun, 5-Jul – Barcelona, SPAIN – Barcelona Rock Fest
Tue, 7-Jul – Milan, ITALY – Alcatraz
Wed, 8-Jul – Stuttgart, GERMANY – LKA
Fri, 10-Jul – Weert, NETHERLANDS -BOSPOP Festival
Sat, 11-Jul – Zottegem, BELGIUM – Rock Zottegem Festival
Sun, 12-Jul – Coesfeld, GERMANY – Fabrik
Tue, 14-Jul – Saarbrücken, GERMANY – Garage
Thu, 16-Jul – Saint-Julien-En-Genevois, FRANCE – Guitare en Scene
Sat, 18-Jul – London, UNITED KINGDOM – O2 Forum Kentish Town
Mon, 20-Jul – Norwich, UNITED KINGDOM – UEA
Tue, 21-Jul – Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM – Academy
Wed, 22-Jul – Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM – O2 Academy
Fri, 24-Jul – Bristol, UNITED KINGDOM – O2 Academy
Sat, 25-Jul – Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM – O2 Guidhall
Sun, 26-Jul – South Wales, UNITED KINGDOM – Steelhouse Festival

THEORY OF A DEADMAN and SEVENDUST JOIN FORCES FOR
36-DATE CO-HEADLINE TOUR OF NORTH AMERICA

THE DEAD / SEVEN TOUR KICKS Off On August 7th
with Return To Dust in Support

Tickets On Sale Friday May 8 at 10AM Local Time

A tour partnership over two decades in the making, SEVENDUST and THEORY OF A DEADMAN are teaming up for THE DEAD / SEVEN TOUR. The 36-date co-headline tour promises to be more than just another show. It’s an unforgettable evening comprised of hard rock anthems, raw energy, and decades of fan-favorite hits. Whether you’ve been with them since day one or just found your new favorite track, this tour promises to deliver it all.

THE DEAD / SEVEN TOUR is scheduled to kick off on August 7th in Duluth, MN and run through September 29th where it ends in Bozeman, MT. Along the way, it will make stops in Fargo, ND (August 11), Detroit, MI (August 23), Atlanta, GA (September 5), Corpus Christi, TX (September 12), and Riverside, CA (September 20) to name a few.

“We are beyond pumped to hit the road with one of the most beloved rock bands and friends Sevendust. Playing shows with them going back to 2002 man this tour is gonna crush! Cannot wait to play some new tracks and some old ones too. Excited for rockers Return to Dust to join us as well,” explains Tyler Connolly of THEORY OF A DEADMAN..

“Man, hearing Tyler say that takes me back. We’ve been throwing down together for a long time, and it’s always been nothing but love and high energy. Theory of a Deadman always brings it, so we already know this tour is going to be something special. We’re beyond excited to get out there, share the stage again, and give the fans moments you can’t recreate anywhere else. Our friends in Return to Dust will be there too. Much respect to those guys, and we’re ready to crush this thing together,” adds Lajon Witherspoon of SEVENDUST.

More information on tickets and individual band VIP packages can be found at https://www.theoryofficial.com and https://sevendust.com.

THE DEAD / SEVEN TOUR 2026

Aug 7 — Duluth, MN — DECC Arena
Aug 8 — Rochester, MN — Mayo Civic Center
Aug 9 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Theater
Aug 11 — Fargo, ND — Scheels Arena
Aug 12 — Bismarck, ND — Bismarck Event Center
Aug 14 — Aberdeen, SD — Brown County Fair
Aug 15 — Morton, MN — Jackpot Junction Casino (Theory only)
Aug 16 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
Aug 18 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave / Eagles Club
Aug 19 — Decatur, IL — The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Aug 21 — Gary, IN — Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Aug 22 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Aug 23 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
Aug 25 — Poughkeepsie, NY — MJN Convention Center
Aug 27 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug 28 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug 29 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
Sep 4 — Anderson, SC — Wendell’s Dippin Branch
Sep 5 — Atlanta, GA — The Tabernacle
Sep 6 — Dothan, AL — The Plant
Sep 8 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore New Orleans
Sep 9 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
Sep 10 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
Sep 12 — Corpus Christi, TX — Concrete Street
Sep 13 — Midland, TX — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
Sep 15 — El Paso, TX — Abraham Chavez Theatre
Sep 16 — Phoenix, AZ — Marquee Theatre
Sep 18 — Las Vegas, NV — Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango Casino & Resort
Sep 19 — Del Mar, CA — The Sound at Del Mar
Sep 20 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
Sep 22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at the Complex
Sep 23 — Idaho Falls, ID — Mountain America Center
Sep 25 — Boise, ID — Revolution Concert House
Sep 26 — Umatilla, OR — Rock The Locks Festival (No Return to Dust)
Sep 28 — Great Falls, MT – The Newberry
Sep 29 — Bozeman, MT — Gallatin County Fairgrounds
Oct 1 — Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival

Shock Rock Legends
GWAR
Announce Fall 2026 “Gor Gor Must Die!” Tour

Featuring Direct Support from Midnight

Mac Sabbath Opening All Dates
X-COPS + Atomic Rule to Appear on Select Shows

📸: Dave Jackson

Pink 7-inch Limited Vinyl
Featuring “Pink Pony Club” b/w “We’re Just GWAR”
Out June 26th on Pit Records

Pre-Order HERE

Shock rock legends GWAR are back to wreak havoc across North America this fall with their latest campaign of carnage: the “Gor Gor Must Die! Tour.” The intergalactic tyrants will once again bring their blood-soaked spectacle to stages nationwide, delivering the kind of over-the-top performance only GWAR can unleash.

Joining GWAR on this descent into chaos is black ‘n’ roll powerhouse Midnight as direct support, while the unholy fast-food parody metal outfit Mac Sabbath will open every night of the tour. Select dates will also feature appearances from X-COPS and Atomic Rule, ensuring each night is stacked and that this will be the fall tour not to be missed.

The tour kicks off October 27th in Charlottesville, VA, and will tear through major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including a special appearance aboard The Headbangers Boat, before wrapping up December 12th in Norfolk, VA. Expect a full-scale blood-drenched production of heavy metal, horror, and comedy with relentless energy, and plenty of surprises as GWAR tangles with their prodigal child Gor Gor.

Speaking about the tour, The Berserker Blothar says:

“As both father and mother to our precious dinosaur Gor Gor, my hearts break to see what he has become: a crack-addicted truck-stop lizard-of-the-evening. We didn’t raise him to hustle his cloaca up and down the street. It is time for some tough love! Come watch as GWAR lays a whoopin’ on his giant red ass on the ‘Gor Gor Must Die Tour’ with Midnight, Mac Sabbath, X-Cops, and Atomic Rule.”

Pre-sales begin tomorrow, and the general on-sale is this Friday at 10:00 AM local time. Get your tickets and VIP packages at GWAR.net.

The “Gor Gor Must Die!” Tour

10/27 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Jefferson Theater *
10/28 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven) *
10/29 – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE *
10/30–11/03 – Miami, FL @ The Headbangers Boat
11/04 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution *
11/05 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham *
11/06 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues *
11/07 – Winston-Salem, NC @ The Ramkat *
11/08 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl *
11/09 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall *
11/10 – Dallas, TX @ AM/FM *
11/12 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre +
11/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at The Complex +
11/14 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl +
11/15 – Reno, NV @ Cargo Concert Hall +
11/17 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee +
11/18 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues +
11/19 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre +
11/20 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre +
11/21 – Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom +
11/23 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo +
11/24 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory +
11/25 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre +
11/27 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall +
11/28 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall +
11/30 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre +
12/02 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre +
12/03 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave *
12/04 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom *
12/05 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues *
12/06 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre *
12/08 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *
12/09 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium *
12/10 – New York, NY @ The Palladium Times Square *
12/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia *
12/12 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa *

* X-COPS
+ Atomic Rule

In addition to the tour announcement, GWAR is unleashing a brand-new limited release for the human horde; a Limited Edition Pink 7-inch vinyl featuring the band’s twisted take on Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” alongside their version of Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken,” reimagined as “We’re Just GWAR.”

In addition to the tour announcement, GWAR is unleashing a brand-new limited release for their hordes of loyal Bohabs to sink their teeth into: a Limited Edition Pink 7-inch vinyl featuring the band’s twisted take on Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” alongside their version of Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken,” reimagined as “We’re Just GWAR.”

Pre-orders for the Pink 7-inch are now available via GWAR.net, with a release date of June 26th.

A range of exclusive, limited-edition merchandise will also be available, including:

• Limited Edition Pink 7-inch vinyl
• Limited Edition Pink Cuttlefish of Chutlu
• Limited Edition Pink 7-inch test pressing plaque
• Pink Pony Club shirt

Pre-Order the Pink 7-inch HERE

STEVIE VAN ZANDT’S RENEGADE CIRCUS AND SIXTHMAN
SET OUTLAW COUNTRY CRUISE 11

THE WILDEST HOOTENANNY ON THE HIGH SEAS
SAILS MARCH 5-10, 2027 FROM MIAMI, FL TO KEY WEST, FL AND OCHO RÍOS, JAMAICA ABOARD NORWEGIAN JEWEL

ABSOLUTELY STACKED LINEUP TO FEATURE
THE KNITTERS, GOLDEN SMOG (PORT SHOW KICKOFF),
LUCINDA WILLIAMS, STEVE EARLE, OLD 97’S, SWAMP DOGG,
AND MANY MORE

CURATED ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES INCLUDE
INTIMATE PERFORMANCES, ARTIST COLLABORATIONS,
GUITAR PULLS, RENEGADE CINEMA,
AND SIRIUSXM SESSIONS AT SEA
HOSTED BY SIRIUSXM OUTLAW COUNTRY DJS

PRESALE SIGNUPS AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH MAY 11 AT 11:59 PM (ET)
PUBLIC ON-SALE BEGINS MAY 13 AT 2:00 PM (ET)

COMPLETE DETAILS AVAILABLE NOW AT WWW.OUTLAWCOUNTRYCRUISE.COM

Stevie Van Zandt’s Renegade Circus and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for 25 years, have announced the all-star lineup for Outlaw Country Cruise 11, sailing March 5-10, 2027 from Miami, FL to Key West, FL and Ocho Ríos, Jamaica aboard the luxurious Norwegian Jewel. First Round Presale Signups are available now through May 6 at 11:59 pm (ET). Final Round Presale Signups will conclude May 11 at 11:59 pm (ET). Public On-Sale begins May 13 at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at www.outlawcountrycruise.com. Savings of $100 are available during the presale; prices will increase on May 13 at 2:00 pm (ET).

The wildest hootenanny on the high seas, Outlaw Country Cruise 11 will be rowdier than ever before with five incredible nights of outlaw country, late-night jams, tropical drinks, and sun soaked mischief highlighted by an absolutely stacked lineup that includes The Knitters, Golden Smog (performing a very special Port Show Kickoff), Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Old 97’s, Swamp Dogg, Carlene Carter, Elizabeth Cook, The Warner E. Hodges Band, The Waco Brothers, Dale Watson and His Lone Stars, Rosie Flores and the Talismen, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Wonder Women of Country, Kelsey Waldon, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Sunny Sweeney, Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, Brennen Leigh, Jon Langford & Skull Orchard, Ramblin’ Deano, Franklin County Trucking Company, The Doohickeys, Roger Alan Wade, Mojo Nixon Presents: The Toadliquors, Your Mama and Some Other Whore!!!, and more to be announced. As always, Outlaw Country Cruise 11 will be rocking the Caribbean with immersive, once-in-a-lifetime activities and experiences, with special performances, collaborations, tribute shows, all-star guitar pulls, Renegade Cinema, and SiriusXM Sessions at Sea radio tapings recorded for later broadcast on the SiriusXM Outlaw Country channel.

Norwegian Jewel will provide everything needed to make the 11th sailing of Outlaw Country Cruise the most irresistible cruise vacation ever, with fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Jewel Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and much more.

Beyond the onboard music and adventure, Outlaw Country Cruisers will have the chance to enjoy a spectacular shore excursion exploring the colorful streets, cultural diversity, and historic architecture of Key West, FL. The voyage also includes an unforgettable visit to Ocho Ríos, Jamaica, known for its golden beaches, jungle-covered mountains, and the spectacular Dunn’s River Falls. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers will be able to book an excursion upon receipt of their official booking number.

OUTLAW COUNTRY CRUISE 11
Sailing March 5-10, 2027,
from Miami, FL to Key West, FL, and Ocho Ríos, Jamaica
aboard Norwegian Jewel

LINEUP:
The Knitters
Golden Smog (Port Show Kickoff)
Lucinda Williams
Steve Earle
Old 97’s
Swamp Dogg
Carlene Carter
Elizabeth Cook
The Warner E. Hodges Band
The Waco Brothers
Dale Watson and His Lone Stars
Rosie Flores and the Talismen
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Wonder Women of Country
Kelsey Waldon
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Sunny Sweeney
Kelly Willis
Melissa Carper
Brennen Leigh
Jon Langford & Skull Orchard
Ramblin’ Deano
Franklin County Trucking Company
The Doohickeys
Roger Alan Wade
Mojo Nixon Presents: The Toadliquors,
Your Mama and Some Other Whore!!!

+ MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

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GWAR
Rally Fans to Honor Chuck Varga aka The Sexecutioner with Nationwide Blood Donation Campaign

Donate and Get an Exclusive T Shirt HERE

The GWAR family is coming together to support one of their own. Chuck Varga, known to fans as The Sexecutioner and one of the founding members of GWAR, is currently battling cancer. In response, the band and their extended community have launched a nationwide blood donation campaign in his honor.

Fans are encouraged to find a blood bank near them and either register as donors or give blood in Chuck’s name. As a thank you, participants will receive a free exclusive t shirt designed by Chuck himself.

This campaign gives the GWAR faithful a way to show up in a real and meaningful way, helping save lives while honoring a character and creator who has given so much to the band’s world.

Donate and Get an Exclusive T Shirt HERE

Chuck Varga’s work as The Sexecutioner has left a permanent mark on GWAR’s legacy. Now fans have the chance to give something back.

Find a blood bank, take part, and help make a difference.

Give blood. Celebrate The Sexecutioner. Keep the legacy alive.