Chiodos have announced a North American tour set for summer 2026, marking the band's next chapter following their long-awaited reunion and a massive year celebrating the legacy of their debut studio album.
The run will see the band bring their electrifying live show to cities across the U.S. and Canada with support from 156/Silence, Sace6, and Calva Louise. Spotify presale kicks off Wednesday, March 18 at 2 PM EST, with general ticket sales opening Friday, March 20 at 10 AM local time. (continue)
Led by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Barnes, art-rock heroes of Montreal have announced a massive 2026 North American tour. The 36-date run will include stops in NYC, LA, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, DC, Athens, Nashville, San Francisco and much more.
On stage, they transform concerts into immersive spectacles of color, costume, and cathartic energy. With a new tour on the horizon, of Montreal continue to celebrate their legacy while also teasing something new coming soon! (continue)
Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have shared the official trailer for their upcoming "Burning Ambition" film as tickets for the theatrical release have officially gone on sale.
With unprecedented access to official band archives, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in music history. The film features Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, Janick Gers, Rod Smallwood, Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D and was directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits in the Forest - A Depeche Mode Film). (continue)
Nuclear Messiah--built around the visionary guitar mastery of Chris Poland-released their new single, "For Mad Men Only," today. Joining Poland for this roaring metal cover of the '70s May Blitz tune is the inimitable Joe Lynn Turner on vocals and Pat Travers on guitar, powering the song forward, alongside ex-Hawkwind bassist Alan Davey and former Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover.
It's a rousing, riff riddled monster, harnessing in serious style the unstoppable force that is NUCLEAR MESSIAH! "This NUCLEAR MESSIAH record has been an absolute pleasure for me to make and be a part of," declares Chris Poland. "If someone told me when I was a kid that I would be on a record someday with nearly 40 of rock's royalty, I would have said you're dreaming. Well, it happened!!! This record is a tour de force of artists from groups we all know and love. From the first track to the last it just never lets up. Thank you, Cleopatra!!! (continue)
Rise Against has announced a new leg of headlining tour dates this fall across the U.S. with support from Alkaline Trio. They will kick off the tour in Dallas, TX on September 22 at South Side Ballroom and will be visiting cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and more.
The band is currently on tour across Canada and select cities in the U.S. with special guests Destroy Boys, Koyo, and Speed of Light. Most recently, the band announced the launch of The A.R.T. Project (All Rise Together), a fan-driven creative initiative celebrating community, collaboration, and expression in support of their tenth studio album, Ricochet, out now via Loma Vista. (continue)
Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands have steadily emerged as one of the genre's most ambitious modern voices. Now, the band deliver their new studio album Apocalypse, their most demanding and fully realized work to date, set for release on May 15th.
Today the band launch their new single 'Through The Looking Glass', alongside another evocative video clip from collaborator Luke Paron. Kevin comments:
"Through the Looking Glass features rolling 12-string arpeggios, Mellotrons, and a 7/8 bridge featuring Moog Leads full proggy fun while also serving up a big chorus. I love this one. (continue)
WXPN announces Homegrown Originals Volume 4, an 11-song Record Store Day exclusive celebrating the best of Philadelphia music. The beloved limited edition vinyl series returns to select independent record stores around the region and features The Hooters, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Reef The Lost Cauze, and more. The vinyl LP is only available as a free gift with purchase on Record Store Day - Saturday, April 18, 2026 - at 13 participating stores.
Featuring a range of exclusive live recordings from Philadelphia-rooted artists recorded at WXPN's Free At Noon concert series, XPoNential Music Festival, Studio Sessions and Homegrown Live!, the compilation is an eclectic, unique snapshot of the city's music scene. From rockers The Hooters and The Tisburys, to the indie pop of Mackenzie Johnson, and the introspective folk of Denison Witmer, the release showcases the breadth and spirit of Philadelphia music. (continue)
Six years after the release of 'Halo of Hurt', Seahaven returns with their upcoming fourth studio self-titled album out June 5 via Pure Noise Records. Today the band release the new single and music video for "Midnight Hour."
"Midnight Hour" captures the tension between melancholy reflection and cathartic release that runs throughout the record. Self-produced, engineered by Alex Estrada at Pale Moon Ranch in Juniper Hills, CA, and mixed and mastered by Grammy Award-winning producer Will Yip, Seahaven finds the Torrance, CA band delivering what may be their most defining statement to date. (continue)
San Antonio, TX hard rockers Kingdom Collapse have released a music video for their new single "Watch You Bleed" as they gear up to hit the road with Saliva and Red for treks this spring. Atom Splitter sent over these details:
"'Watch You Bleed' wrestles with the desire for revenge and realization that holding onto that negativity only ends up hurting yourself in the end," declares vocalist Jonathan Norris. (continue)
Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, JENNIE, The Smashing Pumpkins and The xx are set to headline Lollapalooza 2026, which will also feature performances by Lil Uzi Vert, Turnstile, Sombr, The Neighbourhood, YUNGBLUD, Beabadoobee, Ethel Cain, Empire Of The Sun, Major Lazer, Zara Larsson, and much, much more.
The legendary annual celebration of music takes place July 30-August 2, with more than 100 artists on eight stages, delivering four full days of music and interactive programming in Chicago's crown jewel, Grant Park. (continue)
In his first live performances since the finale of his massive record-breaking Got Back Tour 2025, Paul McCartney will rock Los Angeles with an intimate two-night stand at The Fonda Theatre Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th.
Registration for tickets begins on Tuesday, March 17th at 9 AM PT. For information on registration and ticket sales, go to https://www.axs.com/paulmccartneyTwo tickets per customer. Extremely limited tickets available. Registering does not guarantee ability to purchase. (continue)
Just weeks after chart-topping modern metal powerhouse JINJER wrapped up their massively successful European headliner tour, the band now announces their return to North America. Summer 2026 will see JINJER embark on their first North American headline run since 2024, hitting 37 cities across the United States and Canada, with Crystal Lake and Entheos joining as special guests on select dates.
The Ukrainian progressive metal leaders recently dominated some of Europe's biggest venues on their first European headline tour in six years, drawing more than 50,000 fans across the EU and delivering numerous sold-out performances along the way. In recent years, JINJER has emerged as one of the most powerful forces in modern metal, touring globally and sharing stages with acts such as Slipknot, Disturbed, Bullet For My Valentine, BABYMETAL and Sepultura. (continue)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will release Carry the Light, his first album of all-new rock material in 16 years, on May 15 via UMe. Co-written and produced with his son Julian Frampton, the collection features guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, Bill Evans, H.E.R., Tom Morello, Graham Nash and Benmont Tench.
"The Carry the Light album is the first new music from me in 16 years. It was one of my most enjoyable projects ever. I got to work with my son Julian-writing and producing together. A first of many for us I'm sure," Frampton said. (continue)
Rock icon Ann Wilson, singer-songwriter and founder of Heart, has announced a special 10-city North American screening tour accompanying her forthcoming authorized feature documentary IN MY VOICE.
Each evening will feature a high-definition screening of the documentary followed by a live Q&A with Ann Wilson and director Barbara Hall, offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear firsthand stories from one of rock's most powerful and enduring voices. Attendees will also have access to exclusive merchandise available only at the screenings. (continue)
No rest for the wicked. Since the release of their latest full-length, The Nothing That Is, Fit For An Autopsy has remained in constant motion. Today, the band marks the kickoff of their massive US tour alongside headliners Lamb Of God by unleashing a brand-new standalone single: 'The Wretch.'
Driven by relentless galloping riffs and punishing percussion, 'The Wretch' features the band's trademark earth-shattering breakdowns balanced by haunting, melodic layers in the chorus. It's the definitive soundtrack for their return to the stage. (continue)
A Place To Bury Strangers release "Where Are We Now," the third single/video from their new rarities album, Rare And Deadly, out April 3rd via Dedstrange.
Following the "full-on sonic attack" (Consequence) of "Acid Rain," on which "frontman Oliver Ackermann delivers deadpan, near-chanted lyrics about systemic cruelty," (Consequence) "Where Are We Now" finds A Place To Bury Strangers reflecting on the past: "Where are we now // Is it too late // Should I reach out // Where we are now // caught in our lives //did our dreams fade." Ackermann says the song is about "looking back at friends you lost touch with. Wondering where they ended up. Remembering when everything felt possible." (continue)
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Seattle's Minus the Bear are a legendary force in the indie rock landscape, straddling hooky songwriting and experimental sophistication. Today, the band announce a tour across the United States' South, East Coast, and Midwest.
They will play Shaky Knees Festival and share stages with Jimmy Eat World and Keep, nodding to their roots and legacy in equal. The dates are a continuation of the Menos el Oso 20th anniversary tour, which received deluxe reissue on Suicide Squeeze last August. (continue)
It's been two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed Cactus-singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon, bassist James Caputo--first unbarred the doors to the Temple Of Blues--a 15-track slab of head-banging, hip-swinging heavy blues rock whose subtitle, Influences And Friends, roped in a host of special guests, all of whom held the band very close to their hearts.
Now the Temple opens again with its sequel, Temple Of Blues II, due out April 3 via Cleopatra Records. This time there's an all-star aggregation that recalls Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot, Dee Snider, and Pat Travers from volume one, alongside an all-new wave of heavy hitters including Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot), Alex Skolnick (Testament), and a whole lot more! (continue)
John Lydon's iconoclastic band, Public Image Ltd (PiL), has announced an extensive tour of North America beginning this fall. 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, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, and other major cities, concluding October 9th in Nashville, with a second leg confirmed for February of next year. Tickets for all shows are on sale this Friday, March 20th at 10am local time, and are available from all venues and via the band's website.
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. (continue)
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