Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # KNAC.COM The Loudest Dot Com on the Planet ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://knac.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://knac.com/blog/) - [MICHAEL SWEET ‘The Master Plan’](https://knac.com/albumreview-michaelsweet-themasterplan/) - MICHAEL SWEETThe Master PlanFrontiers Musichttps://www.facebook.com/TheMichaelSweet If you blinked then you might have missed the release of ‘The Master Plan’, the latest solo album by STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet. The album was released on April 3, 2026 through Frontiers Music, but as is the case with the music industry as of late, the label and Sweet - [GWAR, SOULFLY, KING PARROT In Los Angeles, CA With Photos And Bonus Interview With MATT YOUNG From KING PARROT!](https://knac.com/gwar-soulfly-kingparrot-losangeles-ca-withphotos-bonusinterview-mattyoung-kingparrot/) - Gor Gor Returns To The Belasco On April 18th All Live Photos By Shane Lee/@vulgardisplayofgaming_ Join Shane Lee as the Scum Dogs of the universe GWAR returned to LA to cover him in blood and alien fluids!They brought killer bands with them! KING PARROT and Max Caverlera with his band SOULFLY. This was a high - [MASTERPLAN SHARE NEW TRACK “ELECTRIC NIGHTS”](https://knac.com/masterplan-newtrack-electricnights/) - FROM UPCOMING ALBUM METALMORPHOSIS OUT JUNE 26, 2026,VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL Power metal legends Masterplan are pleased to unveil the new single and accompanying visualizer, “Electric Nights”, taken from the upcoming new studio album, “Metalmorphosis”, set for release on June 26, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Roland Grapow commented: “Electric Nights” is our road anthem - - [BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCE FINAL LEG OF "ROAR LIKE THUNDER" TOUR](https://knac.com/buckcherry-finalleg-roarlikethunder-tour/) - NINE SHOWS WITH BLACK STONE CHERRY AND TYLER BRYANT AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS Buckcherry are announcing today the final dates of their "Roar Like Thunder" tour for 2026. Amongst the highlights are nine shows with Black Stone Cherry and Tyler Bryant. The dates begin with an appearance at the Rockin' The Island Festival in Welch, Minnesota supporting Stone Temple Pilots. The run also - [THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE Drops “Rat Trap” Video](https://knac.com/thelasttensecondsoflife-rattrap-video/) - The Dead Ones Full-Length Out Now On Metal Blade Records Photo by Adam Zaspel Pennsylvania metal outfit THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE today unleashes their video for “Rat Trap.” The track, which features a guest appearance by Nate Johnson (ex-Fit For An Autopsy), comes by way of the band’s new full-length, The Dead Ones, out today on Metal - [ARMORED SAINT Presents "Hit A Moonshot" Video/Single](https://knac.com/armoredsaint-hitamoonshot-video/) - From Emotion Factory Reset Full-Length Out May 22nd Photo by Travis Shinn American heavy metal icons, ARMORED SAINT, are pleased to present their new single, "Hit A Moonshot." The track comes off the band's upcoming new full-length, Emotion Factory Reset, set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. "Hit A Moonshot" is a band favorite. - [DANCE GAVIN DANCE Unveils 'Tree City Sessions 3' Album](https://knac.com/dancegavindance-treecitysessions3-album/) - Out Digitally on May 22nd; New Music Video “Need Money” Out Now Photo Credit Jonathan Weiner Fresh off the release of their 11th studio album Pantheon, rock band Dance Gavin Dance is excited to revisit some old favorites on their upcoming release Tree City Sessions 3. The album features re-recorded tracks from throughout the band’s discography, including a new - [CREMATORY Unveil Video Single “Blind”](https://knac.com/crematory-videosingle-blind/) - From Greatest Hits Album English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen Photo Credit: Ingo Spörl German gothic metal pioneers CREMATORY have released a brand-new music video for their latest single “Blind,” offering a dark glimpse into their upcoming greatest hits album English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen. The album is set for release on May 15, 2026 via ROAR – - [NEUROSIS 'An Undying Love For A Burning World'](https://knac.com/albumreview-neurosis-anundyinglovefoburningworld/) - NEUROSISAn Undying Love For A Burning WorldNeurot Recordings Metal’s evolution has branched off in so many directions over the decades and while its many branches over recent years can hardly support any weight, the roots of this giant tree will forever remain strong. New bands recycling the sounds created ages ago as a particular style - [A New Hit Of ACID: An Exclusive Interview With CARLA HARVEY Of LORDS OF ACID](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-carlaharvey-lordsofacid/) - "I Almost Walked Away" - Carla Harvey Video Editing: Mike Lewis/@samhain921 Few voices in industrial and extreme music carry the kind of range CARLA HARVEY brings to the stage. Best known as co-vocalist of the modern metal band BUTCHER BABIES, HARVEY has built a career on defying easy labels — mortician, author, comic book creator, - [SEVENDUST 'One'](https://knac.com/albumreview-sevendust-one/) - SEVENDUSTOneNapalm Records For weeks, I anticipated the arrival of SEVENDUST’s fifteenth full-length studio album, ‘One’ via Napalm Record. Not knowing whether I’d get an early listen or endure the wait with everyone else until its May 1, 2026, release was agonizing. As a longtime fan, finally receiving an advance copy felt almost like Christmas morning. - [CLUTCH, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, J.D. PINKUS In Worcester, MA With Photos!](https://knac.com/clutch-corrosionofconformity-jdpinkus-worcesterma-withphotos/) - The Suffer No Evil Tour Drops By The Palladium On April 11th All Live Photos By George Dionne/@rockisgeorge If you’ve read any of my show reviews this year then it wouldn’t surprise you to learn that it has been 20 years since I have seen CLUTCH live. For some reason I like to wait a - [AVATAR, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, FROZEN SOUL In Los Angeles, CA With Photos!](https://knac.com/avatar-fleshgodapocalypse-frozensoul-losangeles-withphotos/) - It's Out Of The Shadows And Into The Dark At The Novo On April 17th All Live Photos By Shane Lee/@vulgardisplayofgaming_ Los Angeles had a night at the circus freakshow with AVATAR, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and FROZEN SOUL at The Novo. Check out this review with clips and a breakdown of each devastating set from the - [VOÏVOD Announces New Live Album ‘Symphonique’](https://knac.com/voivod-newlivealbum-symphonique/) - Featuring the Quebec Symphony Orchestra; Set for Release on June 5th via Century Media Records Today, after more than 40 eventful years of existence, Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOÏVOD return with ‘Symphonique,’ a special live release together with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, set for release on June 5, 2026, worldwide via Century Media Records. ‘Symphonique,’ which functions like an epic piece of cinema, - [FROM ASHES TO NEW DROP "FOREVER" VIDEO](https://knac.com/fromashestonew-forever-video/) - NEW ALBUM REFLECTIONS OUT NOW FROM ASHES TO NEW — Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), and Jimmy Bennett (guitar) — are proud to release their new album REFLECTIONS, today, April 17 via Better Noise Music. Get it HERE.Today, the Lancaster, PA-based quintet shares the video for "Forever." The song weaves contemplative verses with epic and explosive choruses and breakdowns, and it ultimately demonstrates the band's deftness - [Back From The Dead: An Exclusive Interview With KURDT VANDERHOOF Of METAL CHURCH](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-kurdtvanderhoof-metalchurch/) - “I had no intention of starting [METAL CHURCH] up again. I couldn’t start it up with the previous line up.” George Dionne interviews METAL CHURCH guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF about their latest album ‘Dead To Rights’ for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through Rat Pak Records. METAL CHURCH currently consists of Vanderhoof, longtime guitarist Rick - [LYNCH MOB Set For 'The Final Ride (Live)' Album](https://knac.com/lynchmob-thefinalridelive-album/) - Out May 9th Via Rat Pak Records Legendary hard rock titans Lynch Mob will release 'The Final Ride (Live)' on May 29, 2026 via Rat Pak Records. Recorded during the band's 2024 Tour at The Guild Theater in Menlo Park, California, the band delivers a masterful performance. At the heart of 'The Final Ride' stands - [SIEGE PERILOUS Stream New Single “Ancient Rite”](https://knac.com/siegeperilous-newsingle-ancientrite/) - New Album Becoming The Dragon Out Now Photo Credit - Gii Astorga Colorado power metal storytellers Siege Perilous have released the brand‑new lyric video for “Ancient Rite,” the second chapter in their sweeping 2026 concept album "Becoming the Dragon." The track introduces listeners to the prophecy that binds the album’s protagonist, setting the stage for the epic, ten‑part saga that follows.​“Ancient - [THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR Premiere New Song & Video "Oxygen"](https://knac.com/thenocturnalaffair-newvideo-oxygen/) - Also To Join Fear Factory on The Cybernetic Domination UK & European Tour 2026 Las Vegas Dark Rockers The Nocturnal Affair present “Oxygen”, their most powerful new song and music video yet! Already being played on some radio airwaves, fans old and new have been requesting it on replay! "Oxygen" has already started hitting the celestial airwaves early - [ROCK THE LOCKS Festival Unveils 2026 Band Lineup](https://knac.com/rockthelocksfestival-2026-bandlineup/) - September 25–27, 2026 At The Big River Golf Course In Umatilla, OR Godsmack, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Simple Plan set to perform at the biggest multi-day Rock Festival in the Pacific Northwest.Held outdoors annually on the beautiful grounds of the Big River Golf Course in Umatilla, Oregon, Rock the Locks Music Festival has quickly become the - [SONS OF BUTCHER, THUNDERKOK, B.A. JOHNSTON In Ottawa, Canada](https://knac.com/sonsofbutcher-thunderkok-bajohnston-ottawacanada/) - Seasoning The Obese Steeltown Style: Sons Of Butcher Bring Their April Fools Tour To The Catacombs Of The House Of TARG With Special Guests Thunderkok And B.A. Johnston On April 4, 2026 Levity!Love!Lard!Late set times! ….and unquestionably, a concert bill that sounds like that it should be in reverse order. Three of Hamilton, Ontario’s lesser-known - [Hard Rock Supergroup ICONIC Returns With Sophomore Album 'II'](https://knac.com/supergroup-iconic-sophomorealbum-ii/) - Set for Release on July 31, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl; First Track “Cry No More” Streaming Photo Credit: Justin Roszkowski Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the return of the hard rock supergroup Iconic, featuring Michael Sweet (guitars), Joel Hoekstra (guitars), Marco Mendoza (bass), Tommy Aldridge (drums), and Nathan James (vocals), for their sophomore album 'II,' scheduled for July 31, 2026. To celebrate the announcement, the - [HARDLINE 'Shout'](https://knac.com/albumreview-hardline-shout/) - HARDLINEShoutSPV/Steamhammer Loud love!Animal magnetism!And giving a voice to man’s best friend! It’s impossible to tell the full story of HARDLINE’s new studio album 'Shout' without mentioning their 1992 breakthrough classic 'Double Eclipse'. After all, that was the moment when this exceptional hard rock act’s unique artistic DNA was created, its first draft already done to - [AMORPHIS Ignite Festival Flame With "The Lantern" ](https://knac.com/amorphis-livevideo-thelantern/) - Cinematic Live Video Brings Borderland To Stage Finnish metal legends AMORPHIS have shared the official video for "The Lantern", a centerpiece of their critically discussed fifteenth studio album Borderland, out since September 2025 via RPM. Borderland marks a milestone in the band’s 35‑year evolution, blending melodic depth and dynamic storytelling with a refreshed creative spark borne from their first collaboration - [DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST, IMMOLATION In Las Vegas, NV With Photos!](https://knac.com/deicide-rottingchrist-immolation-lasvegas-withphotos/) - It's A Godless Affair At Fremont Country Club And Backstage Bar And Billiards On April 13th All Photos By Rocky Kessenger/Through The Metal Lens Las Vegas has always felt like the kind of city that would still be glowing at the end of the world. The neon on Fremont hums like a false sunrise, flickering - [DEVILDRIVER RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM 'STRIKE AND KILL'](https://knac.com/devildriver-newalbum-strikeandkill/) - RELEASE SET FOR JULY 10 VIA NAPALM RECORDS; OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR LEAD SINGLE "DIG YOUR OWN GRAVE" OUT NOW PHOTO CREDIT: Stephanie Cabral After numerous world tours, 10 full-length albums, and globally recognized acclaim, unstoppable groove metal legends DEVILDRIVER remain full speed ahead in their second decade of decimation. Today, the band announces their explosive eleventh full length, Strike and - [JUNGLE ROT Release New Video For "Maniacal"](https://knac.com/junglerot-video-maniacal/) - New Album Cruel Face Of War Out May 15th Photo credit: Alex Zarek On May 15th, old school death metal legends Jungle Rot will release their 12th full-length album, Cruel Face Of War, via Unique Leader Records. For a preview of Cruel Face Of War, the new single "Maniacal" can be heard here; watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OJEiP4wqyEU Dave Matrise (vocals, - [THE ACACIA STRAIN ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2026 TOUR, DUBBED "YOU ARE SAFE FROM THE DEAD WALK HERE"](https://knac.com/theacaciastrain-summer2026tour-dubbed-you-are-safe-from-the-dead-walk-here/) - THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS, FROMJOY, + MASK TO SUPPORT THE ACACIA STRAIN — Vincent Bennett, vocals; Devin Shidaker, lead guitar; Griffin Landa, bass; Mike Mulholland, guitar; and Matt Guglielmo, drums — have announced their Summer 2026 tour plans. They will embark on a headline run, named "You Are Safe From the Dead Walk Here," which kicks off June 4 in Harrisburg, PA and - [SMOKING SNAKES UNVEIL NEW ALBUM 'ALL LIGHTS ON'](https://knac.com/smokingsnakes-newalbum-alllightson/) - OUT ON JULY 10; “BROKEN HEART” VIDEO RELEASED Photo Credit: Liam Espinosa Swedish sleaze metallers Smoking Snakes are excited to announce the release of their new studio album, “All Lights On”, out on July 10, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Following the release of the single “Pleasure And Pain”, the band share today a new - [IMMOLATION "BEND TOWARDS THE DARK" WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO](https://knac.com/immolation-bendtowardsthedark-video/) - NEW ALBUM DESCENT OUT NOW Photo by: Stephanie Gentry New York death metal icons IMMOLATION have unleashed their twelfth studio album, Descent. This monumental release arrives on the eve of the band's North American takeover. To commemorate their new release, the band has unleashed their latest single, 'Bend Towards The Dark.' The track is a sonic assault, fusing the band’s trademark sound - [SOULFLY Unleash Gritty Animated Visual for "Favela/Dystopia"](https://knac.com/soulfly-animatedvisual-faveladystopia/) - Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY unleash the groove-heavy onslaught of 'Favela/Dystopia.' Taken from their latest album, Chama, the track features Zyon Cavalera commanding the kit, injecting a modern intensity into the band's signature tribal-infused sound. For this visual journey, the band enlisted Matt Creeptoon to bring the track to life through haunting animation. The video offers a stark, unflinching portrayal of life within - [FOREIGNER ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, 'IN THE EYE OF THE STORM'](https://knac.com/foreigner-newalbum-intheeyeofthestorm/) - SET FOR RELEASE JULY 17 VIA SUN RECORDS/VIRGIN RECORDS Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends FOREIGNER will release “Feels Like The First Time” on April 17th, the first single from their forthcoming album In the Eye of the Storm - the official soundtrack to the band’s landmark 50th anniversary concert film captured at Ellis Island and Brooklyn’s DUMBO House. - [Couture Symphonic Metal Band ANA Drops New Single/Video For "Shadow Of Life"](https://knac.com/ana-newvideo-shadowoflife/) - New Full-Length Album Motivated By Death Set For Release On May 29, 2026 The Melbourne heavy music scene has long been a breeding ground for sonic innovation, but the arrival of ANA marks a sophisticated shift toward what the quintet describes as "couture metal". This aesthetic evolution prioritizes high-fashion theatricality alongside the punishing precision of symphonic metal. Today, the band - [WAGE WAR 'It Calls Me By Name'](https://knac.com/albumreview-wagewar-itcallsmebymyname/) - WAGE WARIt Calls Me By NameFearless Records There is something fitting about WAGE WAR returning to the swamp. Not just geographically, but sonically. 'It Calls Me By Name' feels less like a stopgap release between album cycles and more like a band wading back into the dark water that first made them dangerous. These five - [JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL Releases New Video, "Alone In The Desert"](https://knac.com/joestumps-towerofbabel-newvideo-aloneinthedesert/) - From Days Of Thunder Album, Out Now On Silver Lining Music Photo by Esther W. Pink JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL, the hard rock quintet who brings the finest European ingredients to their no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll, has unveiled the video for their Ritchie Blackmore-inspired track “Alone In The Desert” in tribute to the legendary guitarist’s birthday. - [FOGHAT And NAZARETH, Two Titans Of Classic Rock Unite For A Tour](https://knac.com/foghat-nazareth-unitefortour/) - Starting April 30th FOGHAT and NAZARETH unite for a tour of the U.S. beginning April 30th. Straight from the heart of the British blues-rock invasion, Foghat and Nazareth represent two powerhouse forces that helped define — and continue to drive — the sound of classic rock. Roger Earl/Foghat “Foghat and Nazareth! What a great show - [SPREAD EAGLE Unleashes New Single "Flat Earth Vultures"](https://knac.com/spreadeaglnewsingle-flatearthvultures/) - New Studio Album 'The Brutal Divine' Out June 12, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl Photo Credit: Keith Celentano Today, hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE unleash their new single “Flat Earth Vultures,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘The Brutal Divine,’ out on June 12, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official video, available below. SPREAD EAGLE are currently on the road on “The Brutal - [PRO-PAIN RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "SCORCHED EARTH"](https://knac.com/propain-lyricvideo-newsingle-scorchedearth/) - NEW ALBUM, STONE COLD ANGER, RELEASES MAY 15 VIA NAPALM RECORDS Photo Credit: Pro-Pain "And so it begins…": Hardcore juggernauts PRO-PAIN share the third single from their upcoming album, Stone Cold Anger, out May 15 via Napalm Records. "Scorched Earth" sets the tone for the future, accompanied by heavy riffs, catchy guitars, and sing-alongs. A sinister yet fiercely anthemic track, "Scorched Earth" is a - [W.A.S.P. Announce Ten European “1984 To Headless” 2026 Shows](https://knac.com/wasp-teneuropean-2026shows/) - W.A.S.P. announces ten European shows as part of the “1984 To Headless” 2026 Tour paying tribute to their 1st Four Albums... Live! Selected Hits from W.A.S.P.'s 1st Four Albums promise to create a True Rock 'N Roll Spectacle complete with a Live Stage Show bringing those Albums Alive for the 1st... and Only Time. The Band will take - [BELUSHI SPEED BALL REVEAL NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, "HOW TOUGH AM I?"](https://knac.com/belushispeedball-newsingle-howtoughami/) - FEATURING CAMEO BY LLOYD KAUFMAN (TOXIC AVENGER) Photo Credit: Brittenay Johnson Louisville thrash metalheads BELUSHI SPEED BALL will release their heavily awaited fourth album, Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The '80s, on June 5th—just ahead of their meltdown performance at Milwaukee Metal Fest. Today, the underdog metal collective returns with the record's 2nd single, "How Tough Am I?," that's paired with a groundbreaking - [SYMPHONY X, TSO Vocalist Russell Allen Shares Emotional New Ballad “Love Her Like I Do (Ava’s Song)”](https://knac.com/symphonyx-tsovocalist-russellallen-newballad-loveherlikeido/) - In Honor of Autism Awareness Month Acclaimed vocalist RUSSELL ALLEN, best known as the powerhouse frontman of progressive metal legends Symphony X, has released a deeply personal new ballad titled “Love Her Like I Do (Ava’s Song)” in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The heartfelt track offers an intimate glimpse into Allen’s experience as a father raising a - [SONIC TEMPLE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL Announces Music Set Times, Special After-Parties & Additional Art Experiences](https://knac.com/sonictemplemusicsettimes-afterparties-additionalartexperiences/) - Crew Stadium In Columbus, Ohio May 14-17, 2026 With just a month to go until the gates open at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce the music performance set times, new art experiences and a series of special after-parties that will add to the nonstop entertainment this May. The - [VENOM ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW SINGLE "KICKED OUTTA HELL" PLUS GLOBAL ALBUM LISTENING EVENTS](https://knac.com/venom-newsingle-kickedouttahell/) - BRAND-NEW ALBUM, ‘INTO OBLIVION’ RELEASED ON NOISE/BMG ON MAY 1st 2026 Photo Credit: Necrohorns The second single from Venom’s forthcoming new album, Into Oblivion, is the bludgeoning Kicked Outta Hell, which is a ferocious thrasher of a track and while it has hints of classic Venom it also has a modern twist of brutality. Destined to be - [NUKEM Unleashes Pummeling Music Video for New Single, "Policies of Hate"](https://knac.com/nukem-musicvideo-policiesofhate/) - 'The Grave Remains' was released on Friday, April 10, via Redefining Darkness California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still - [TESLA Announce New Album 'Homage'](https://knac.com/tesla-newalbum-homage/) - Set for Release on July 17th via Frontiers Music Srl; Share Cover of Climax Blues Band's "I Love You" (2026 Version) Photo Credit: Brandon Gullion Today, the acclaimed American hard rock band TESLA is proud to announce their new album, 'Homage,' set for release on July 17, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied career, the album finds - [SAOSIN Releases First Single + Music Video in Over a Decade, “Starting Over Again”](https://knac.com/saosin-firstsingle-startingoveragain/) - Band Signs To Sumerian Records Photo Credit Anna Lee Rock band Saosin is back – and ready to hit the ground running. The band has signed to Sumerian Records, joining the label’s already illustrious roster including Bad Omens, Poppy, Hollywood Undead, and more. They have also shared their first new music in over a decade, as well as their first - [KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ANNOUNCE HEADLINE CANADIAN TOUR DATES FOR AUGUST](https://knac.com/killswitchengage-headline-canadiantourdates/) - ADD ADDITIONAL U.S. HEADLINE LEG FOR SEPTEMBER Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — have just added more tour dates to their upcoming 2026 tour schedule. The band will first embark on a headline tour, which kicks off June 3 in Detroit and runs through June 27 in San Francisco, and includes appearances at - [CRIMSON GLORY Release New Track “Beyond The Unknown”](https://knac.com/crimsonglory-newtrack-beyondtheunknown/) - Upcoming Album “Chasing The Hydra” Out April 17th Crimson Glory recently announced their brand new album “Chasing The Hydra”, the first new album in 26 years. The album will be released worldwide on all digital services, CD and vinyl on April 17th via BraveWords Records. The early reviews have been incredible and today the band - [LAMB OF GOD, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, KUBLAI KHAN, SANGUISUGABOGG In Los Angeles, CA With Photos!](https://knac.com/lambofgod-fitforanautopsy-kublaikhan-sanguisugabogg-losangeles-withphotos/) - Into The Oblivion Tour Crushes The YouTube Theater On April 4th All Live Photos By Shane Lee/@vulgardisplayofgaming_Band Photo Credit: Travis Shinn Making a stop in Los Angeles for the Tour promoting their new album ‘Into Oblivion’ (Check out our review HERE: https://knac.com/albumreview-lambofgod-intooblivion/) LAMB OF GOD laid out a devastating set, playing all the hits, cuts - [KREATOR 'Krushers Of The World'](https://knac.com/albumreview-kreator-krushersoftheworld/) - This is the latest release for KREATOR and it releases on January 16th via Nuclear Blast records. Check out this review done by Shane Lee from Vulgar Display of Gaming BELOW and let us know if you're excited for new KREATOR! For more on where to pick up the album be sure to check out - [BLACK SWAN 'Paralyzed'](https://knac.com/albumreview-blackswan-paralyzed/) - Frontiers Music Srl The first song, "When The Cold Wind Blows," starts off slow and heavy and then quickly picks up the pace after a minute in. Musically and lyrically, it's a Power Metal song. "When the cold wind blows, frozen hearts will slow, and the nights go on forever. Stories will be told, ghostly - [TAILGUNNER 'Midnight Blitz'](https://knac.com/albumreview-tailgunner-midnightblitz/) - TAILGUNNERMidnight BlitzNapalm Records Vampires!Conquests!And a lot of blood! Not that heavy metal had ever prided itself on being neat and orderly in the first place, but if there’s one upcoming band in the scene that’s ready to clean up well in 2026, it’ll likely be TAILGUNNER, the fiery UK quintet whose powerful and unabashedly traditionally - [CRYSTAL LAKE 'The Weight of Sound'](https://knac.com/albumreview-crystallake-theweightofsound/) - CRYSTAL LAKEThe Weight of SoundCentury Media CRYSTAL LAKE are no strangers to the modern metalcore conversation. Formed in Tokyo, in 2002, the band has spent more than two decades carving out a reputation that balances aggression, melody, and experimentation. I’ve listened to CRYSTAL LAKE here and there over the years and caught some of their - [OV SULFUR ‘Endless’](https://knac.com/albumreview-ovsulfur-endless/) - OV SULFUR‘Endless’Century Media Records Photo credit: Anabel DFlux Deathcore may never completely shake its reputation as metal’s knuckle-dragging lowest common denominator. But there are certainly a fair number of bands that have broken free of the flagship curb-stomp breakdown/piglet stuffed into a garbage disposal vocalizing/chock-a-block, extremity for extremity’s sake compositional traits that leave so many - [DEATH DEALER 'Reign of Steel'](https://knac.com/albumreview-deathdealer-reignofsteel/) - 2026 Massacre Records The supergroup Death Dealer unleashed its fourth full-length album, (fifth release overall) the metal monster named ‘Reign of Steel,’ January 23rd through Massacre Records. The album had been awaiting release for a few years, and now the time is right for this behemoth to go out into the world and chop some - [MAYHEM ‘Liturgy Of Death’](https://knac.com/mayhem-liturgyofdeath-albumreview/) - MAYHEM‘Liturgy Of Death’Century Media Records Over the past decade or so, once – and often – tumultuous Norwegian black metal icons MAYHEM have somehow become a model of stability. The 40-plus-year-old band’s current lineup of vocalist Attila Csihar, founding bassist Jørn “Necrobutcher” Stubberud, long-time drummer Jan Axel “Hellhammer” Blomberg and “new” guitarists Morten Bergeton “Teloch” - [ENTHRONED 'Ashspawn'](https://knac.com/albumreview-enthroned-ashspawn/) - ENTHRONED'Ashspawn'Season Of Mist Here we have another retro review for a release that came out last December and was definitely one of the best releases of 2026 with that of Belgium’s own ENTHRONED and their full-length release through SEASON OF MIST, 'Ashspawn'. With 9 epic tracks and for nearly an hour with an album that - [STATIC-X 'Wisconsin Death Trip' 25th Anniversary Corrosive Edition Vinyl Box Set W/Unboxing Video](https://knac.com/staticx-wisconsindeathtrip-25thanniversarycorrosiveedition-vinylboxset/) - STATIC-X'Wisconsin Death Trip' 25th Anniversary Corrosive EditionOtsego Entertainment Group 2026 Originally released in March of 1999, 'Wisconsin Death Trip' was the debut album that put Los Angeles Nu-Metal act STATIC-X on the map. Within 2 years it had reached platinum status on the strength of hit singles "Push It", which was in heavy rotation on - [SYLOSIS 'The New Flesh'](https://knac.com/albumreview-sylosis-thenewflesh/) - SYLOSISThe New FleshNuclear Blast Records SYLOSIS deserves a seat at the table and at this point, they’ve earned it! This isn’t a band still trying to prove they belong; it’s a band reminding the metal world that consistency, evolution, and riff writing still matter. For me, ‘The New Flesh’ isn’t just another album to review, - [ROB ZOMBIE 'The Great Satan'](https://knac.com/albumreview-robzombie-thegreatsatan/) - ROB ZOMBIE’The Great Satan’Nuclear Blast Recordshttps://www.robzombie.com/ ‘The Great Satan’ is the 8th studio album by musician and filmmaker ROB ZOMBIE. Rob’s latest collection of music, his first in nearly five years, can actually be summed up in just two words; classic Zombie! What era is that? I would classify it between WHITE ZOMBIE’s 1992 album - [EXHUMED ‘Red Asphalt’](https://knac.com/albumreview-exhumed-redasphalt/) - EXHUMED‘Red Asphalt’2026, Relapse Records Ladies, gentlemen, gore fiends and grind heads, start your engines: EXHUMED are back. Hard to believe, but true, the band led by Matt Harvey has been thrashing like maniacs for 36 years! Back now with newest opus ‘Red Asphalt’ one must ask the question: is this album a new era for - [AXEL RUDI PELL ’Ghost Town’](https://knac.com/albumreview-axelrudipell-ghosttown/) - AXEL RUDI PELL’Ghost Town’Steamhammerhttps://www.axel-rudi-pell.de AXEL RUDI PELL isn’t exactly a household name in North America, but the tales of his exploits have been well documented overseas. The guitarist got his start in the band STEELER around 1984. Not the one with Ron Keel and Yngwie Malmsteen. The German one. Pell went solo in 1989 with - [ARCHSPIRE ‘Too Fast To Die’](https://knac.com/album-review-archspire-too-fast-to-die/) - ARCHSPIRE‘Too Fast To Die’Self-Released The problem with extreme technical death metal usually isn’t so much just how ridiculously over the top the music is, it’s how ridiculously over-seriously the bands and musicians take themselves. And what you often end up with is an impressively/impeccably played but ultimately joyless mishmash of brutality, wankery and over-indulgence. Canada’s - [LEVIATHAN CYCLE 'The Suffering Prolonged' EP](https://knac.com/albumreview-leviathancycle-thesufferingprolonged-ep/) - LEVIATHAN CYCLE'The Suffering Prolonged' EPIndependent I’ve been fortunate, in this world, to not only review some of the biggest bands on the planet but many of them shaped the music I grew up ‘blasting through my speakers’. The moments that stick with you are often the early ones. Times when you catch bands before the - [LIGHTNING STRIKES ‘The King Is Victorious’](https://knac.com/albumreview-lightningstrikes-thekingisvictorious/) - LIGHTNING STRIKESThe King Is VictoriousRubicon Music They were once touted as the first lean, mean Armenian heavy metal machine who predated SYSTEM OF A DOWN by a decade when they first formed in Los Angeles in 1985. Their name conjured up images of fast and furious forces of nature – so much so that their - [LAMB OF GOD ‘Into Oblivion’](https://knac.com/albumreview-lambofgod-intooblivion/) - LAMB OF GOD‘Into Oblivion’Epic Records Once a pioneering act of the new wave of American heavy/thrash metal, Virginia’s LAMB OF GODis now one of its longest-surviving champions. And the band’s durability is testament to the consistency and dependability it has worn as badges of honor for more than 25 years. While LAMB OF GOD sometimes - [MONSTROSITY 'Screams From Beneath The Surface'](https://knac.com/albumreview-monstrosity-screamsfrombeneaththesurface/) - MONSTROSITY'Screams From Beneath The Surface'Metal Blade Records Death metal has always had a strange relationship with time. Some bands decay slowly, leaving behind relics of a violent past, while others rise from the grave sharpened by the years, heavier and more deliberate than before. When MONSTROSITY announced, ‘Screams From Beneath The Surface’, their first album - [EXODUS 'Goliath'](https://knac.com/albumreview-exodus-goliath/) - EXODUSGoliathNapalm Records From the band that brought you the creed “ALL POSERS MUST DIE!”, Bay Area Thrash Legends EXODUS return with a new album. With releases always highly anticipated, this is their 12th to date and is also their debut on a new label, Napalm Records. Not only that, this is also marks the return - [HELLRIPPER 'Coronach'](https://knac.com/albumreview-hellripper-coronach/) - HELLRIPPERCoronachCentury Media Records There are nights where you throw something on just to fill the silence, and then there are nights where something finds you. This was one of those. I review albums regularly sometimes it’s bands I’ve followed for years; others it’s something I should have known but didn’t. HELLRIPPER falls into that second - [SODOM 'Get What You Deserve [Deluxe Box Set]' W/Unboxing Video](https://knac.com/albumreview-sodom-getwhatyoudeserve-deluxeboxset-unboxingvideo/) - SODOMGet What You Deserve [Deluxe Box Set]BMG / Noisehttps://www.sodomized.info 1994 was not the best year to be a Thrash Metal band. The entire world had embraced the Seattle Grunge scene. Some bands folded, others tried to adapt, but SODOM said “fuck you” to the entire system and continued to do things their way. SODOM albums - [CORROSION OF CONFORMITY ‘Good God/Baad Man’](https://knac.com/albumreview-corrosionofconformity-goodgod-baadman/) - CORROSION OF CONFORMITYGood God/Baad ManNuclear Blast Records Magic!Loss!Rock ‘n roll celebration!…unintentionally ahem “baad” spelling? Let’s face it: Much has gone down in the CORROSION OF CONFORMITY universe since their last album smacked us upside the head. Back in 2018, when No Cross No Crown dropped like a rock n’ roll atom bomb, the tried-and-true CORROSION - [SAMURAI PIZZA CATS ‘Press Start’](https://knac.com/albumreview-samuraipizzacats-pressstart/) - SAMURAI PIZZA CATS‘Press Start’Century Media Records Sometimes dumb and fun will do the trick. And Germany's SAMURAI PIZZA CATS hits the mark on both counts.With a band that takes its name from an early ‘90s Japanese anime show and boasts guitarist Daniel Haniß from ELECTRIC CALLBOY – who have essentially conquered the world with its - [PRONG 'Live And Uncleansed'](https://knac.com/albumreview-prong-liveanduncleansed/) - PRONGLive And UncleansedSteamhammer Records PRONG is a band that effortlessly flows through different genres and sound at home in all of them. 80's crossover-check. Hard Rock-check. Metal-check. Industrial-check. And while I believe it plays to band leader Tommy Victor's strengths, to some of the gatekeepers out there that's considered a weakness. It does give PRONG - [FROM ASHES TO NEW ‘Reflections’](https://knac.com/albumreview-fromashestonew-reflections/) - FROM ASHES TO NEW‘Reflections’Better Noise Music When a band scraps nearly an entire album’s worth of material and starts over, expectations of fans and the band itself skyrocket. That was exactly the situation facing FROM ASHES TO NEW heading into their latest release, ‘Reflections’ via Better Noise Music. After tossing out most of the original - [METAL CHURCH 'Dead To Rights'](https://knac.com/albumreview-metalchurch-deadtorights/) - METAL CHURCH'Dead To Rights'2026 Rat Pak Records 2026 is quickly turning out to be the year of the supergroup. METAL CHURCH’s new lineup is a concrete example. Bassist Steve Unger, vocalist Marc Lopes, and drummer Stet Howland (all legends in their own right) have exited the band lineup, only to be replaced by veterans David - [NERVOSA 'Slave Machine'](https://knac.com/albumreview-nervosa-slavemachine/) - NERVOSA'Slave Machine'Napalm Records There’s a very specific world that NERVOSA builds across Slave Machine, and it never really loosens its grip once the record starts. This album feels like the last stretch of civilization before the lights finally go out. Steel skeletons of buildings stand half-buried in dust. Smoke drifts across a skyline that no - [IMMOLATION ‘Descent’](https://knac.com/albumreview-immolation-descent/) - IMMOLATION‘Descent’2026, Nuclear Blast Sometimes, when we struggle to find adequate words to succinctly express ourselves, our friends help us along. To that end, I defer to the sage words of my dear friend and colleague, Brian Krassman: “How dare IMMOLATION still be making records this good.” Praise be to the never-ending fire. Entropy is the - [CRIMSON GLORY 'Chasing The Hydra'](https://knac.com/albumreview-crimsonglory-chasingthehydra/) - CRIMSON GLORY'Chasing The Hydra'No Remorse Records Flower power!Transcending time!Metallic facewear! Since their inception in 1983, Sarasota, Florida-based metallers CRIMSON GLORY have been runnin’ down a dream with their brand of powerfully chaotic-sounding operatic metal. They were definitely the ideal band for the era just as heavy metal was transcending the mainstream as their self-titled debut - [THE SWEET 'Reincarnation'](https://knac.com/albumreview-thesweet-reincarnation/) - THE SWEETReincarnationMetalville Records As time marches ever onward and the people and family members in your life sadly pass on, so do the movie stars, athletes and your musical icons that held a special place in your heart. That especially holds true for the 'Classic Rock' bands that I grew up on. Let's call them - [KURT DEIMER Releases Reinvention of QUEENSRYCHE’s “Silent Lucidity” Featuring Geoff Tate](https://knac.com/kurtdeimer-reinvention-silentlucidity-featuringgeofftate/) - Sophomore Full-Length Album A Grog Is Born Out May 8th Photo credit: Ross Halfin Rising rock musician, actor, songwriter, and film producer Kurt Deimer has released his reinvention of “Silent Lucidity” featuring Queensrÿche legend Geoff Tate, marking the latest single off Deimer’s sophomore full-length album, A Grog Is Born, out May 8th via his own Bald Man Records. PRESS HERE to listen. The gorgeous take on the - [ATREYU Stream New Single "Children Of Light" Feat. 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Headlined by H.E.A.T and Eclipse, the festival delivers a stacked bill - [SANCTUARY Unleash New Track “Not Of The Living”](https://knac.com/sanctuary-newtrack-notoftheliving/) - Band Officially Signs to BLKIIBLK Photo Credit: Dirk Behlau Legendary American heavy metal band SANCTUARY is proud to announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single “Not Of The Living.” A new lyric video comes along with the track and is available to view below. On - [TONIC BREED Drops Epic New Single "Close In" Ft. Guest Drums From Charlie Engen (Five Finger Death Punch)](https://knac.com/tonicbreed-newsingle-closein/) - Photo Credit - Marius Viken Norwegian metal project Tonic Breed, led by founder Patrik K. Svendsen, has unleashed the new 2026 single "Close In", a powerful, emotionally charged track featuring guest drums by Charlie Engen, known for his work with Five Finger Death Punch, Scale the Summit, and Ideology. The single follows last year’s collaboration "Anew," which featured legendary drummer Chris - [Song Of Darkness: An Exclusive Interview With ELINA SIIRALA of LEAVES’ EYES](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-elinasiirala-leaveseyes/) - “I never thought my voice would be [suitable] for [Rock music]…I met some people in the scene, they kind of introduced me to the Metal scene in London…you can be so expressive and you’re not bound with any rules..” George Dionne interviews LEAVES’ EYES vocalist ELINA SIIRALA about their latest EP ‘Song Of Darkness’ for - [AT THE GATES: NEWLY REMASTERED CD EDITIONS OF THREE ICONIC AT THE GATES ALBUMS SET FOR RELEASE ON MAY 22ND](https://knac.com/atthegates-newlyremasteredcdeditions-threeiconicalbums/) - THE RED IN THE SKY IS OURS, WITH FEAR I KISS THE BURNING DARKNESS & TERMINAL SPIRIT DISEASE Photo Credit: Peaceville archive Three landmark releases from Swedish melodic death metal pioneers At The Gates are set to return on May 22nd with newly remastered CD editions, bringing together a crucial era in the band’s groundbreaking early catalogue. Spanning their formative trilogy, - [HARDLINE Share New Album Title Track Video For "Shout"](https://knac.com/hardline-newalbum-titletrackvideo-shout/) - ALBUM SHOUT TO BE RELEASED APRIL 17 The melodic hard rock band HARDLINE have released the video for the title track "Shout" from their new album out April 17. Singer Johnny Gioeli says, "'SHOUT' as the title of this album is EXACTLY what it is…. The idea that created the title comes from the millions of ideas in my head that simply don't stop. At - [YES ANNOUNCE 24TH STUDIO ALBUM ‘AURORA’](https://knac.com/yes-24thstudioalbum-aurora/) - To be released on June 12 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music Photo Credit: Gottlieb Bros. YES—Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen—are proud to announce their 24th studio album AURORA will be released on June 12 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. As Howe explains: “Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music. It's always been about collaboration, somebody can write a song, but - [THE AMITY AFFLICTION RELEASE FINAL TASTE OF UPCOMING ALBUM WITH NEW SINGLE "HEAVEN SENT"](https://knac.com/theamityaffliction-finaltaste-upcomingalbum-newsingle-heavensent/) - HOUSE OF CARDS ALBUM OUT APRIL 24 Photo Credit: Tom Brown With just weeks to go until the release of their ferocious new album HOUSE OF CARDS, Australian heavy icons THE AMITY AFFLICTION share a fresh teaser of what is to come with the powerful single "HEAVEN SENT." Listen here. The release of this new track sees THE AMITY AFFLICTION - [EVERGREY SHARE NEW SINGLE "THE WORLD IS ON FIRE" + INTRODUCE NEW GUITARIST STEPHEN PLATT](https://knac.com/evergrey-newsingle-theworldisonfire/) - NEW ALBUM ARCHITECTS OF A NEW WEAVE OUT JUNE 5 VIA NAPALM RECORDS Swedish progressive metal masterminds EVERGREY share another single off their new album, Architects Of A New Weave, out June 5 via Napalm Records. Full of regret, "The World Is On Fire" stages personal emotions as global pain, the apology reverberating, resonating. Enormous, cinematic melodies pull the listener upward, driven by - [WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Reveals Band Performance Times](https://knac.com/welcometorockville-bandperformancetimes/) - May 7-10, 2026 At Daytona International Speedway Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the music set times for the biggest year yet for Welcome To Rockville, Florida’s Largest Rock, Metal & Punk Festival, May 7-10, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Guns N’ Roses, and Bring Me The Horizon headline four incredible days of music and experiences at the World Center - [SOCIAL DISTORTION Drop New Single, “Partners In Crime”](https://knac.com/socialdistortion-newsingle-partnersincrime/) - Second Advance Track From Born To Kill, Out May 8th on Epitaph Records Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner Social Distortion has unleashed “Partners In Crime,” the second advance taste of its long-awaited eighth album, Born To Kill. An unabashed and anthemic celebration of a lifetime dedicated to rock ’n’ roll, “Partners In Crime” can be heard alongside the album's - [KHEMMIS ANNOUNCE NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM](https://knac.com/khemmis-new-selftitledalbum/) - OUT JUNE 12TH; FIRST SINGLE/VIDEO, "INVOCATION OF THE DREAMER" STREAMING NOW Photo Credit: Brock Marlborough KHEMMIS returns! Denver’s colossal heavy metal band is back with their massively anticipated fifth album, due out June 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. The self-titled record — the follow-up to 2021’s heralded Deceiver — represents KHEMMIS in their truest form: disciples of the riff. Adorned with artwork from - [Inferno: An Interview With LARS CHRISS of LION’S SHARE](https://knac.com/interview-larschriss-lionsshare/) - "In the early years, we got a lot of negative criticism…because we didn’t have a heavy enough [or] evil enough record cover…we had a couple of dolphins jumping in a chess board." - Lars Chriss George Dionne interviews LION’S SHARE guitarist LARS CHRISS about their first album in seventeen years, ‘Inferno’. The album is set - [DOKKEN’S 'ERASE THE SLATE' TO BE RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 180G VINYL IN THE UNITED STATES](https://knac.com/dokken-erasetheslate-firsttime-180gvinyl/) - THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT IN JULY; LIMITED TO ONLY 500 COPIES OF EACH COLOR VARIATION Dokken, formed in Los Angeles in 1978, had several hit singles which charted on the Billboard Hot 100, such as "Alone Again", "In My Dreams", and "Burning Like a Flame", and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. The classic - [UK Heavy Metallers RATTLESNAKES Release Cover of SAXON’s “And The Bands Played On”](https://knac.com/rattlesnakes-coversaxon-andthebandsplayedon/) - Out Now via Listenable Records Photo Credit: @rise_again_photography_uk The UK’s RATTLESNAKES proudly release their cover of Saxon’s iconic track, “And The Bands Played On.” The new cover arrives alongside an official visualizer, available below. Heavy Metal legends Saxon wrote the "And The Bands Played On" anthem (from the 'Denim and Leather' album, 1981) inspired by their live appearance at the first Monsters of Rock festival on August 16, - [HELLOWEEN, BEAST IN BLACK In Dallas, TX With Photos!](https://knac.com/helloween-beastinblack-dallastx-withphotos/) - The Pumpkinheads Unite For A 40th Anniversary Celebration Tour Kickoff At The Bomb Factory On April 7th All Live Photos By Larry Petro/Petrofyed PhotographyBand Photo Credit: Mathias Bothor As concerts go, this was truly one for the ages. Growing up, I like to think I played a role in introducing my younger brother to heavy - [MOB RULES Return With New Album 'Stories From The Verdant Vale'](https://knac.com/mobrules-newalbum-storiesfromtheverdantvale/) - Out August 21 Via ROAR; First Single “Master Of The Black Crow” Streaming Photo Credit: Karsten Koch German heavy metal veterans MOB RULES have announced Stories From The Verdant Vale, set for release on August 21 via ROAR - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. To mark the announcement, the band unveil the first single, “Master - [ORBIT CULTURE, OV SULFUR, ATLAS In Las Vegas, NV With Photos!](https://knac.com/orbitculture-ovsulfur-atlas-lasvegasnv-withphotos/) - It's Death Above Life At The Brooklyn Bowl On April 6th All Photos By Rocky Kessenger/Through The Metal LensBand Photo Credit: Niklas Karlsson The Photographer vs The Fan Some nights in the pit are easy. You know your job, you know your angles, and you stay locked behind the lens from the first note to - [TRIUMPH RETURNS WITH 'THE BEST OF TRIUMPH'](https://knac.com/triumph-thebestoftriumph/) - DEFINITIVE COLLECTION ARRIVES JUNE 12 Few bands captured the scale, precision, and uplift of arena rock quite like Triumph—and now, as the Canadian trio steps back into the spotlight, their most defining songs return in one essential collection. The Best of Triumph arrives June 12th, offering a focused retrospective of the band’s most enduring work at a moment of - [SPLIT WATCHES TO UNVEIL “THE OZZY”: THE OFFICIAL OZZY OSBOURNE TRIBUTE WATCH](https://knac.com/splitwatches-theozzy-officialozzyosbournetributewatch/) - LIMITED NUMBER OF WATCHES WILL GO ON SALE THURSDAY, MAY 14 AT SPLIT WATCHES; WITH 100% OF PROCEEDS GOING TO MusiCares® London-based Split Watches are proud to announce the global release of the official Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Watch: “The Ozzy” exclusively available Thursday, May 14 at Split Watches. This 50-piece limited-edition run celebrates Ozzy’s enduring cultural legacy and is priced at $2,960 (U.S.) with 100% - [WARNING RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 20 YEARS, 'RITUALS OF SHAME'](https://knac.com/warning-newalbum-20years-ritualsofshame/) - OUT JUNE 19 VIA RELAPSE RECORDS; "STATIONS" SINGLE STREAMING Photo credit: Gobinder Jhitta Warning return with Rituals of Shame, their first new album in 20 years, due June 19 via Relapse Records. The band’s 2006 album, Watching from a Distance, has become one of the most revered releases in doom metal, with Pitchfork noting it “stands among the high - [DRACONIAN DROP SECOND SINGLE "MISANTROPHE RIVER"](https://knac.com/draconian-secondsingle-misantropheriver/) - NEW ALBUM IN SOMNOLENT RUIN OUT MAY 8 VIA NAPALM RECORDS PHOTO CREDIT: Therés Stephansdotter Björk Swedish gothic doom metal entity DRACONIAN reveal their new single, "Misantrophe River," the second offering cut from their upcoming full-length, In Somnolent Ruin, to be released on May 8 via Napalm Records. "Misantrophe River" confronts listeners in true DRACONIAN fashion with life's hardest questions, exploring feelings of alienation when swimming - [In Death Throes: An Exclusive Interview With TOBIAS GUSTAFSSON Of VOMITORY](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-tobiasgustafsson-vomitory/) - Shane Lee is joined with Tobias Gustafsson, the drummer and founding member of legendary death metal band VOMITORY. Tobias talks about the new album 'In Death Throes' which is out April 19th via Metal Blade. He talks about the writing process as well as the new music video "For Gore And Country". Be sure to - [ROB ZOMBIE DELIVERS GRITTY VIDEO FOR "THE BLACK SCORPION"](https://knac.com/robzombie-video-theblackscorpion/) - NEW ALBUM, THE GREAT SATAN, AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE Rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has unveiled the music video for his latest single, “The Black Scorpion,” taken from his acclaimed new album, The Great Satan. Bathed in eerie green light, Zombie and his crew rip through the blistering punk-metal track, which clocks in at under two minutes. “The Black Scorpion,” - [SAVATAGE ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE ALBUM 'MADNESS REIGNS FROM THE GUTTER (1990)'](https://knac.com/savatage-newlivealbum-madnessreignsfromthegutter1990/) - A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED OFFICIAL LIVE SHOW OUT ON JUNE 26 On June 26, a long-lost chapter of Savatage history finally comes to light. earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990), a previously unreleased official live recording capturing the band at the height of their legendary "Rulin' Gutter" tour. In 1990, Savatage stood at a turning - [SIX FEET UNDER Presents “Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” Single](https://knac.com/sixfeetunder-mutilatedcorpseinthewoods-single/) - From Forthcoming Next To Die Full-Length Out April 24th Photo by Stephanie Cabral “Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” is the newest single from American death metal legends SIX FEET UNDER. The track appears on their forthcoming new full-length, Next To Die, set for release on April 24th via Metal Blade Records. Comments guitarist Jack Owen, “This song started when - [Welcome To The Slave Machine: An Exclusive Interview With HELENA KOTINA Of NERVOSA](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-helenakotina-nervosa/) - Shane Lee talks with guitarist Helena Kotina of Nervosa about the new album 'Slave Machine'. She breaks down the writing process and talks about the inspiration behind the album! Be sure to pick up 'Slave Machine' which released on Napalm Records. Be sure to follow Nervosa to stay updated on what's going on with the - [SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, WHITECHAPEL, ATTILA In Las Vegas, NV With Photos!](https://knac.com/slaughtertoprevail-whitechapel-attila-lasvegas-withphotos/) - The Grizzly Across America Tour Lays Waste To The Brooklyn Bowl On April 4th All Photos By Rocky Kessenger/Through The Metal Lens Some tours come with a name, a poster, and a routing schedule. Others roll into town and become a full-blown story before the first note ever hits. Officially, this was the Grizzly Across - [SILVERSTEIN + STORY OF THE YEAR  Announce Camp Screamo Co-Headline Tour](https://knac.com/silverstein-storyoftheyear-camp-screamo-coheadlinetour/) - Feat. Special Guest Origami Angel Silverstein and Story Of The Year have joined forces to bring fans the Camp Screamo Tour. Kicking off on July 12th, the month-long run will mark the first time the two rock juggernauts have hit the road together. Joining them are special guest Origami Angel. Tickets, including VIP packages, will be available starting Friday April 10th at 10am local - [DIMMU BORGIR, SATYRICON + ENSLAVED Unite For Historic Halloween Arena Show](https://knac.com/dimmuborgir-satyricon-enslaved-halloween-show/) - Taking place @ Oslo Spektrum in Oslo (NO) on October 31 On October 31, black metal history will be written in Oslo (NO). For one night only, three of Norway’s most influential and globally revered bands – Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon and Enslaved – will unite at Oslo Spektrum for a landmark event set to become - [AT THE GATES Launches New Single/Video For "The Dissonant Void"](https://knac.com/atthegates-newsinglevideo-thedissonantvoid/) - Upcoming Album 'The Ghost of a Future Dead' Out April 24th Photo Credit: Ester Segarra Swedish melodic death metal pioneers At The Gates are today revealing a second single for their upcoming album The Ghost of a Future Dead, out on April 24th via Century Media Records. Stream "The Dissonant Void" online now, or watch the video directed - [ROTTING CHRIST Announce Additional U.S. Tour Dates](https://knac.com/rottingchrist-additional-ustourdates/) - Greek legends add six dates supporting DEICIDE + two headline shows with IMMOLATION Photo by © David Parham Next week, Rotting Christ are touring North America for the first time since the release of their latest album Billboard-charting album Pro Xristou. On this tour, the Greek legends will join Behemoth, Deicide and Immolation as they perform “Like Father, Like Son” and - [SAVAGE MASTER And MYSTIC STORM Reveal First Tracks From New Split Mini-Album](https://knac.com/savagemaster-mysticstorm-firsttracks-split-minialbum/) - The Power / Wandering Time Out May 1st Via Shadow Kingdom Records On May 1st internationally, Shadow Kingdom Records will release a special split mini-album between Savage Master and Mystic Storm, The Power / Wandering Time, on 12" vinyl format. And today, a new track for each band is revealed: Savage Master's "One Step Closer" and Mystic Storm's "Wandering Time." Hear both Savage Master's "One Step Closer" and Mystic Storm's - [ARCHSPIRE Release Fierce New Single "The Vessel"](https://knac.com/archspire-newsingle-thevessel/) - New Album 'TOO FAST TO DIE' Due Out April 10, 2026 Photo Credit: Alex Morgan ARCHSPIRE, the world's fastest band, proudly release their ferocious new single, "The Vessel," taken from the upcoming album 'TOO FAST TO DIE,' set for release on April 10th. The new track arrives alongside an official music video showcasing the dangers of AI in music production. About the music video - [DOGMA RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK “FATE UNBLINDS”](https://knac.com/dogma-newtrack-fateunblinds/) - TIME TO BE FREE EUROPEAN TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK! Photo credit: Frank Lue Provocative hard rock force Dogma marks Good Friday with the arrival of “Fate Unblinds,” a cinematic, high-impact metal anthem that signals a bold new chapter for the band. The single is their first original release since last summer’s “Be Free,” and it lands - [NEVERMORE Announce Shows Supporting JUDAS PRIEST This September](https://knac.com/nevermore-supporting-judaspriest-september/) - Photo credit: Cüneyt Özer Storming ahead into their next chapter, NEVERMORE has solidified their new line-up with their first live show in over fifteen years. The legendary act performed for a sold out IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş audience on April 1 in Istanbul, Turkey, the home country of their new vocalist Berzan Önen and birthplace of - [INGESTED Unleashes “Watch You Fold” Single Feat. John Gallagher Of DYING FETUS](https://knac.com/ingested-watchyoufold-single-johngallagher-dyingfetus/) - Denigration To See Release May 8th Through Metal Blade Records Photo by Daniel Rydings “Watch You Fold” is the latest single from UK technical death metal practitioners INGESTED. The track features guest vocals from John Gallagher of Dying Fetus and comes by way of the band’s Denigration full-length, set for release on May 8th via Metal Blade Records. For - [THE PLOT IN YOU Announce 'The Volume Series' Collection](https://knac.com/theplotinyou-thevolumeseries-collection/) - Out On Friday, July 10 via Fearless Records; New Track And Video "You Get One" Out Now Photo Credit - Wyatt Clough Genre-blending heavyweights The Plot In You have today announced 'The Volume Series', a full-length culmination that unifies that band's preceding four EP installments into one complete collection, set for release on Friday, July 10 (via Fearless Records). Having - [FRONTIERS RECORDS Shares New Single “No More Hell To Pay” Feat. Giorgia Colleluori](https://knac.com/frontiersrecords-newsingle-nomorehelltopay-giorgiacolleluori/) - 'XXX Anniversary Compilation' Set for Release on May 22, 2026 FRONTIERS RECORDS is pleased to share a new rendition of the classic Stryper hit “No More Hell To Pay,” featuring IT’sALIE vocalist Giorgia Colleluori, as part of the upcoming ‘XXX Anniversary Compilation,’ a special project celebrating 30 years of passion, creativity, and unforgettable music. The record is set for release on May 22, 2026, and will - [SEBASTIAN BACH, WHITE LION, STITCHED UP HEART In Saint Petersburg, FL With Photos!](https://knac.com/sebastianbach-whitelion-stitchedupheart-saintpetersburg-withphotos/) - It's A Birthday Bash At Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill On April 4th All Live Photos By Travis Failey PhotographySebastian Bach Photo Credit: Jim Louvau A birthday party was held on Friday night in Saint Pete at Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill, and the birthday boy was none other than SEBASTIAN BACH, who was turning - [TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, DESTRUCTION In Worcester, MA With Photos!](https://knac.com/testament-overkill-destruction-in-worcester-ma-with-photos/) - It's A Thrash Of The Titans At The Worcester Palladium On March 27th All Live Photos By George Dionne/@rockisgeorgeBand Photo Credit: Fred Kowalo Heading up to Worcester, MA for the Thrash of the Titans tour stop at the Worcester Palladium was the culmination of a long day. I worked a shift at my friend's record - [ARMORED SAINT's 'Emotion Factory Reset' Album Gets Boone's Overstock Exclusive Citrine Vinyl Edition](https://knac.com/armoredsaint-emotionfactoryreset-boonesoverstock-citrinevinyl/) - Emotion Factory Reset is the upcoming album from heavy metal band Armored Saint, scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, through Metal Blade Records. The album features 11 tracks, including "Close to the Bone" and "Every Man-Any Man," and is available as a limited edition, hand-numbered Citrine vinyl. Armored Saint - Emotion Factory Reset (New-Citrine Vinyl, - [SEVENDUST RETURN FROM THE DEAD AS THEIR CLAYMATION SELVES IN LATEST MUSIC VIDEO FOR  “THRESHOLD”](https://knac.com/sevendust-claymationvideo-thethreshold/) - FROM THEIR 15th STUDIO ALBUM ONE Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann With their 15th studio album ONE arriving May 1, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendust return with a powerful new single, “Threshold.” Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums), the band once again deliver a driving, emotionally charged track primed to - [NUCLEAR MESSIAH JOINES FORCES WITH ROCK GOD THOR FOR A TASTE OF “DEATH OR GLORY”](https://knac.com/nuclearmessiah-joinesforces-thor-deathorglory/) - FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM, ‘BLACK FLAME, DUE OUT APRIL 24 VIA CLEOPATRA RECORDSAs the April 24 release of Nuclear Messiah’s much-anticipated Black Flame concept album draws closer, Cleopatra Records is thrilled to release what even co-producer Brian Perera describes as “one of the best and most under-rated metal songs of all time.” and all who have heard it wholeheartedly agree. A - [LORDI Announced As Spokesband For Swedish Recycling Campaign “Pantamera”](https://knac.com/lordi-spokesband-swedishrecyclingcampaign-pantamera/) - New Single And Video “Pantamera (PAN-TAH-MEH-RAH!)” Out Now Photo Credit: Sascha Beetz Sweden’s leading recycling initiative Pantamera proudly announces Finnish hard rock legends LORDI as the official spokesband for its 2026 national recycling campaign. Launching on April 2, 2026, the campaign arrives alongside a brand-new LORDI single and video titled “Pantamera (PAN-TAH-MEH-RAH!)”. Famous for their - [HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, LETLIVE., CREEPER In Houston, TX With Photos!](https://knac.com/hawthorneheights-letlive-creeper-houstontx-with-photos/) - Band Bring 20 Years Of Emo Nostalgia To House of Blues On March 31st All Photos By Lena Rayne Photography Walking into House of Blues Houston always feels like coming home. It’s one of those venues that instantly wraps you up in its energy. Communal, intimate, and alive. The room curves around the stage in - [JOURNEY In Austin, TX With Photos!](https://knac.com/journey-austintx-with-photos/) - Iconic Rockers Bring The Final Frontier To Moody Center On March 31st All Live Photos By Thomas Coffman/Coffman Rock ShotsBand Photo Credit: Brian Ach When considering bands worth seeing time and again, JOURNEY unquestionably belongs at the top of the list. A cornerstone of rock history, JOURNEY has remained a powerful presence in the music - [ALICE COOPER INTRODUCES NEW GUITARIST ANNA CARA](https://knac.com/alicecooper-newguitarist-annacara/) - GUITARIST NITA STRAUSS TAKING BREAK TO WELCOME FIRST CHILD Alice Cooper has introduced British guitarist Anna Cara in place of his longtime guitarist Nita Strauss, who announced earlier this year that she was taking a break to welcome her first child this summer. 22-year-old Anna, from Newcastle, England, has previously worked with Marc Storace (from the Swiss band Krokus) - [NERVOSA RELEASE MENACING NEW SINGLE "IMPENDING DOOM"](https://knac.com/nervosa-newsingle-impendingdoom/) - NEW ALBUM, SLAVE MACHINE, RELEASES THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Photo Credit: Akis Zaralis Metal heroines NERVOSA unleash the opening track to their upcoming album, Slave Machine, as a third single. "Impending Doom" builds up menacingly, using thunderous riffs and speedy drums to share sinister social observations and establish the women's dominance in the scene. Produced by Martin Furia of - [Metal Supergroup, SUN DONT SHINE Lays Out Full Physical Rollout For Debut Album 'From Birth To Death'](https://knac.com/supergroup-sundontshine-ldebutalbum-frombirthtodeath/) - Heavy Metal Supergroup Partners with Revolver on Vinyl Production and Cover Story Photo Credit: Charles Dye SUN DONT SHINE, the heavy metal supergroup featuring members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down, and Silvertomb, announces the full physical rollout for their debut full-length album, Birth to Death, out now on Corpse Paint Records and streaming on - [Black Flame: An Exclusive Interview With CHRIS POLAND Of NUCLEAR MESSSIAH](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-chrispoland-nuclearmesssiah/) - “I really like the [William] Shatner track. He did that in one take, not only that…he did it in perfect 6/8 time, and there was no click track.” Photo credit: Cleopatra Records George Dionne interviews NUCLEAR MESSIAH guitarist CHRIS POLAND about their debut album ‘Black Flame’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on - [DEATH DEALER UNION UNLEASH COVER OF GHOST'S "SQUARE HAMMER"](https://knac.com/deathdealerunion-cover-ghost-squarehammer/) - BAND ANNOUNCES NEW ERA WITH VOCALIST KAY BELLOWS, AND UPCOMING DARK SISTER ALBUM Photo credit: Alex Solca Los Angeles-based modern metal force Death Dealer Union enter a bold new chapter, unveiling a powerful evolution of sound, identity, and direction. With the addition of new vocalist Kay Bellows, the band is set to embark on an ambitious touring cycle in 2026, - [ BRIAN WHEAT AND TOMMY SKEOCH JOIN FORCES WITH JOSEY SCOTT, CHRIS HOLMES TO FORM NEW BAND T3RMINAL ](https://knac.com/brianwheat-tommyskeoch-joseyscott-chrisholmes-newband-t3rminal/) - Debut Album Currently in Production, Slated for Release Later This Year A brand new modern hard rock band has officially arrived. Brian Wheat (Tesla) and Tommy Skeoch (formerly of Tesla, Bad Marriage) have joined forces with Josey Scott (Original Voice of Saliva) and Chris Holmes (formerly of W.A.S.P.) to form a new band called T3rminal. The group is currently in the studio working on - [SEPULTURA DROP NEW SINGLE "BEYOND THE DREAM"](https://knac.com/sepultura-newsingle-beyondthedream/) - THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING EP IS OUT ON 24TH APRIL As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one - [DEFILED Announce Ninth Album 'Altered State'](https://knac.com/defiled-ninthalbum-alteredstate/) - Out June 12, 2026 on Season of Mist; First Single/Video “Portal” Launches Photo by Fukcrec Hbk Having been active practitioners since 1992, Defiled are masters of the vile art known as death metal. The Tokyo legends have shared the stage with Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Cannibal Corpse and Incantation. However, these grizzled veterans are neither relics nor custodians - [BABYMETAL 2026 World Tour Announced](https://knac.com/babymetal-2026worldtour-announced/) - With Support From Halestorm And Violent Vira Today, the renowned J-metal group BABYMETAL celebrates Fox Day with the announcement of their World Tour 2026 across North America and Latin America. Supporting them on their North American tour dates will be Halestorm and Violent Vira. Tickets for dates in the US and Canada will be available starting with - [DOMINUM UNVEIL NEW SINGLE "THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN"](https://knac.com/dominum-newsingle-thecircusisintown/) - NEW ALBUM NIGHT IS CALLING OUT JULY 3 VIA NAPALM RECORDS Photo Credit: 360Grad Design DOMINUM are back. The rising stars of modern metal offer the first taste of their upcoming album Night Is Calling, set for release on July 3 via Napalm Records. "The Circus is in Town" serves as both the lead single and the album opener, lifting the curtain on - [MONOLORD RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM 'NEVERENDING'](https://knac.com/monolord-newalbum-neverending/) - FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS; “YOU BASTARD” OUT NOW Photo credit: James Rexroad Monolord return with Neverending, their first full-length album in five years, arriving May 29 via Relapse Records. To create Neverending, Monolord decamped to Ashland, Oregon to record with legendary producer/engineer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down, and Johnny Cash). The collaboration began when - [PUSCIFER LAUNCH “A PUBLIC STONING” VIDEO](https://knac.com/puscifer-apublicstoning-video/) - FEATURING ANIMATED VERSION OF “TALES FROM THE PUSCIVERSE #2: THE BRIEFCASE” Photo credit: Travis Shinn The Pusciverse – With the debut of Puscifer’s new comic book series, “Tales From The Pusciverse,” and two issues already sold out, the band shares an animated adaptation of “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase,” set to “A Public - [MOST OF CLASSIC KING DIAMOND LINE-UP UNITES IN NEW BAND; LEX LEGION](https://knac.com/classickingdiamond-lineup-newband-lexlegion/) - Lex Legion is a brand new band comprised of old friends with incredible heavy metal pedigree. Comprising of four-fifths of the classic late 1980s King Diamond line-up – drummer Mikkey Dee, guitarists Pete Blakk and Andy La Rocque, and bassist Hal Patino – the group is infused with the jaw-dropping vocals of Nils K. Rue - [SAINT AGNES DROP VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "THE GHOST"](https://knac.com/saintagnes-video-theghost/) - NEW STUDIO ALBUM YOUR GOD FEARING DAYS ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN OUT MAY 29 London's Saint Agnes drag you onto the dancefloor with new single "The Ghost," a blood-rush of punk-industrial beats and midnight euphoria. It's the fourth glimpse into their forthcoming album, Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin,and their most immediate collision of vulnerability and physicality yet. Watch the - [40+ Years And Counting: An Exclusive Interview With MICHAEL WEIKATH And MICHAEL KISKE Of HELLOWEEN](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-michaelweikath-michaelkiske-helloween/) - Band's 40th Anniversary North American Tour Kicks Off April 7th In Dallas Join Shane Lee for an in-depth conversation with HELLOWEEN legends Michael Weikath and Michael Kiske as they dive into everything about their highly anticipated 2026 North American tour! https://www.helloween.org/https://www.facebook.com/helloweenofficial/https://www.instagram.com/helloweenofficial/ - [GUNSHINE Streams New Single "Single Looks Good On You"](https://knac.com/gunshine-newsingle-singlelooksgoodonyou/) - Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising Florida rock band Gunshine released their third track, “Single Looks Good On You,” offering fans a taste of their forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 through vnclm_ / Create Music Group. "Single Looks Good On You'' is a spring break party rocking song inspired by the gulf coast of Florida. An anthem to - [KREATOR ARE "LOYAL TO THE GRAVE" WITH NEW VIDEO](https://knac.com/kreator-loyaltothegrave-video/) - EUROPEAN TOUR IN FULL SWING + U.S. TOUR STARTS IN MAY Following the electrifying kickoff of their extensive European tour, metal legends KREATOR are keeping the momentum alive with the release of a brand-new music video for "Loyal To The Grave," the powerful closing track of their latest studio album, Krushers Of The World. Showcasing a different side - [PRESIDENT ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN CAMPAIGN 2026 TOUR](https://knac.com/president-northamericancampaign-2026-tour/) - WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CENOBIA + SHOWING TEETH ON SELECT DATES Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT continue to exist at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. Launching in 2025 and operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, PRESIDENT have been cultivating intrigue with each single and live performance. Refusing to conform to the traditional - [IRON SAVIOR Release New Album 'Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy' & Unveil Video for "Maniac"](https://knac.com/ironsavior-video-maniac/) - Hamburg-based power metal veterans IRON SAVIOR return today with their brand-new album Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy, out now via PERCEPTION–a division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. With this release, the band led by Piet Sielck transforms iconic ’80s hits into powerful, melodic metal anthems, blending nostalgia with the unmistakable IRON SAVIOR sound. The album is receiving strong - [VANDEN PLAS RETURN WITH ACOUSTIC ALBUM 'ACCULT II'](https://knac.com/vandenplas-acousticalbum-accultii/) - OUT ON JUNE 12, 2026 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL; “FAR OFF GRACE” VIDEO LAUNCHES Photo Credit: Jannik S. Wagner German progressive metal pioneers Vanden Plas are back with “AcCult II”, a new acoustic album set for release on June 12, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To coincide with the announcement, the single “Far Off Grace”, - [KISSING KAOS Release New Single/Video "Hey Sugar"](https://knac.com/kissingkaos-newsingle-heysugar/) - From The Forthcoming New Album To Your Limit Out May 1 With their explosive new single “Hey Sugar”, KISSING KAOS deliver the track that ignited the spark behind the band’s upcoming album. Packed with towering guitar riffs, infectious melodic hooks and an undeniable swagger, the song captures the raw energy and attitude that define the band’s sound. - [BILLY MORRISON JOINS FORCES WITH SULLY ERNA AND NUNO BETTENCOURT FOR “BECOMING”](https://knac.com/billymorrison-sullyerna-nunobettencourt-becoming/) - THE FIRST TRACK FROM MORRISON’S NEW ALBUM ‘HOLLOW’ Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos British guitarist, singer, and songwriter BILLY MORRISON today (March 27) releases “Becoming,” marking the first single from his upcoming album HOLLOW due out sometime in August via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group. The powerhouse track was written by MORRISON, Sully Erna (Godsmack) and Brett Scallions; it features Erna on lead vocals and Grammy Award winner Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) on lead guitar. - [TERRAMAZE Reveal New Single "Mr. Crazy"](https://knac.com/teramaze-newsingle-mrcrazy/) - New album The Silent Architect to be released May 8th, 2026 The Silent Architect is the upcoming 12th studio album from Australian progressive metal band Teramaze, scheduled for release on May 8, 2026, through Wells Music. It continues what has been a prolific period for the band, with 8 releases since 2019, including two in 2024. Now, the band is - [MAMMOTH Live In Ottawa, Canada](https://knac.com/mammoth-live-in-ottawa-canada/) - Living His Life Like There’s No Tomorrow: Mammoth AKA Wolfgang Van Halen Lets The Fur Fly At His Hard Rock Casino Debut, Ottawa, Canada, March 7, 2026 Running!Cab rides!Finger tapping!And missing both the two opening acts and a possible case of pneumonia! It was a gamble when attempting to include an 8k jaunt with the - [OF VIRTUE Drop New Video For "The Art Of Love"](https://knac.com/ofvirtue-newvideo-theartoflove/) - Photo Credit: Alexander Bemis Michigan metalcore outfit, Of Virtue, have torn open a new would, as they've released their brand new single, "The Art Of Love", via Arising Empire today. Following the explosive reception to their previous single, "Death Of The Altar", today's brand new single arrives as Of Virtue's latest chapter in an already commanding year, - [AUGUST BURNS RED UNVEIL NEW ALBUM 'SEASON OF SURRENDER'](https://knac.com/augustburnsred-newalbum-seasonofsurrender/) - OUT JUNE 5 VIA FEARLESS RECORDS CREDIT: Paxton Powell August Burns Red — Jake Luhrs (vocals); JB Brubaker (guitar); Brent Rambler (guitar); Dustin Davidson (bass); and Matt Grenier (drums) — need no introduction. For over two decades, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based act has been crafting its own unique brand of metalcore that has established ABR as one of the foremost acts in the genre. Their career milestones speak for themselves: Multiple - [UK BLACK METAL LEGENDS WINTERFYLLETH REVEAL TITLE TRACK OF THEIR NEW ALBUM 'THE UNYIELDING SEASON'](https://knac.com/winterfylleth-titletrack-newalbum-theunyieldingseason/) - ALBUM OUT NOW Photo Credit: Aaron Scott With the release of their ninth album, The Unyielding Season, out now via Napalm Records, UK's black metal legends WINTERFYLLETH unleash the title track as the third single. "The Unyielding Season" captures the overarching theme of the album: The song is a reflection of the current state of the world wrapped in raging, - [FUTURE PALACE SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "SUPERNOVA"](https://knac.com/futurepalace-video-supernova/) - Germany's FUTURE PALACE are thrilled to share the video for their dynamically different new single "SUPERNOVA." Watch it here. Once again, the band proves that post-hardcore is not a label with limits but a space full of creative possibilities with this track. The band took some sonic chances and the result is nothing short of stunning. "Musically, 'Supernova' was - [EVA UNDER FIRE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'VILLAINOUS'](https://knac.com/evaunderfire-newalbum-villainous/) - OUT JULY 10 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC; TITLE TRACK VIDEO (FEAT. IN THIS MOMENT'S MARIA BRINK) LAUNCHES PHOTO CREDIT: Travis Shinn Listening to EVA UNDER FIRE is quite literally hard rock therapy, turning scars and demons into anthems of inner strength. As a licensed therapist and singer-songwriter, Amanda Lyberg blends emotional insight with powerful songwriting, delivering lyrics and performances that - [INTRODUCING END EVE](https://knac.com/introducing-end-eve/) - ARTIST SHARES VIDEO FOR DREAMILY GOTHIC NEW SINGLE "EMPTY PROMISES" END EVE is a Miami-born artist of Colombian and Italian heritage, raised between Miami and Colombia. She started performing at a young age through musical theatre and ballet, influenced by her grandmother, who often played opera and classical music at home. Music was always a constant - [MOTORHEAD Partners With BevNomad To Launch New Collectible Beer Series](https://knac.com/motorhead-bevnomad-launch-newcollectiblebeerseries/) - New limited-edition releases will roll out quarterly, combining iconic Motörhead album designs and easy-drinking styles. It’s back and better than ever! BevNomad today announced the revival launch of Road Crew, a new beer collaboration created with Motörhead, one of the most influential rock bands of all time. The partnership will feature limited-edition collectible cans released - [Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Passes Away At 72](https://knac.com/guitarist-rossthebossfriedman-passesaway-72/) - Had Revealed An ALS Diagnosis Just A Month Ago Sad news to report as guitarist Ross 'The Boss' Friedman ( MANOWAR, THE DICTATORS, DEATH DEALER) has passed away at the ag of 72 from complication due to ALS. His diagnosis was only revealed last month. A statement from Ross' Facebook page reads: "It is with - [DIMMU BORGIR UNVEIL NEW ALBUM 'GRAND SERPENT RISING'](https://knac.com/dimmuborgir-newalbum-grandserpentrising/) - Out May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records; "ULVGJELD & BLODSODEL" Video Debuts Photo credit: Stian Andersen Eight years after the release of their critically acclaimed album Eonian, Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR return with a towering new opus: Grand Serpent Rising. Set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the album delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably - [PRO-PAIN DROP NEW SINGLE/VIDEO "MARCH OF THE GIANTS"](https://knac.com/propain-newvideo-marchofthegiants/) - NEW ALBUM, STONE COLD ANGER, RELEASES MAY 15 VIA NAPALM RECORDS Photo Credit: Pro-Pain Hardcore torchbearers PRO-PAIN share "March Of The Giants," the second single off their long-awaited album Stone Cold Anger, out May 15 via Napalm Records. With their first album in 11 years, the New York legends — rising alongside Madball, Agnostic Front, and Sick Of It All — prove - [THE 69 EYES Announce New EP ‘I Survive’](https://knac.com/the69eyes-newep-isurvive/) - Set For Release On June 5 2026 Via BLKIIBLK; Video For "Cold Sweat" Launches Photo Credit: Marek Sabogal Today, Finnish rock band THE 69 EYES is thrilled to announce their new EP ‘I Survive,’ set for release on June 5, 2026 via BLKIIBLK. To celebrate the announcement, the band shares a cover of the timeless Thin Lizzy hit “Cold Sweat.” After touring Europe earlier this year - [Final Four Acts Announced For Næstved Metalfest 2026](https://knac.com/finalfouracts-announced-naestvedmetalfest2026/) - August 27–29, 2026Grønnegade Kasernes Kulturcenter, Denmark32 bands / 3 stages / 3 days Næstved Metalfest is proud to announce the final four acts for the 2026 edition – and at the same time welcoming back one of the most iconic figures in the Greek metal scene, Sakis Tolis, best known as the frontman of the - [JUDAS PRIEST's 'Sad Wings of Destiny' Marks 50 Years—Exciter Records to Release Anniversary Editions](https://knac.com/judaspriest-sadwingsofdestiny-marks50years/) - March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of Sad Wings of Destiny in the US (March 23rd in the UK)—the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre’s history, it continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans five decades - [PAGEN METAL WARRIORS VARG RELEASE NEW LIVE SINGLE "MORGENROT"](https://knac.com/varg-livesingle-morgenrot/) - FIRST LIVE ALBUM, LIVE AT WOLFSZEIT FESTIVAL 2024, RELEASES MAY 22 VIA NAPALM RECORDS Photo Credit: Karsten Brand VARG invite their fans to another ritual with the second single off of their upcoming live album, Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024, out May 22 via Napalm Records. With "Morgenrot," the pagan metal band presents a duet between growler Freki and singer Fylgja, showcasing their ability to skillfully - [EMO'S NOT DEAD Announces Lineup For 5th Annual Cruise](https://knac.com/emosnotdead-lineup-5thannualcruise/) - Setting Sail from Miami, FL on Norwegian Joy From Jan 22-26, 2027 Following a sold out 1-4th year, the E.N.D. Cruise is eager to return to the high seas. The 5th annual voyage will set sail on Norwegian Joy from Miami, FL to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas from January 22-26, 2027 with a stacked lineup of old friends and new. Fans can look forward to - [CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces Western US/Canada Headlining Tour This July](https://knac.com/corrosionofconformity-westernuscanada-headliningtour-july/) - Support From WHORES And CROBOT Photo by Danin Drahos CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will head West this July for a two-week headlining tour with support provided by Whores and Crobot. The trek, which begins on July 6th in Houston, Texas and runs through July 22nd in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as the second leg of their North American tour - [SYLOSIS REVEAL "ALL GLORY, NO VALOUR" LIVE VIDEO](https://knac.com/sylosis-allglorynovalour-livevideo/) - AHEAD OF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES Photo Credit: Jake Owens British metal powerhouse SYLOSIS are preparing to take their monumentally heavy, riff-fuelled live show across the Northern Hemisphere. Next week, the band will be launching head-first into a collosal month-long trek across North America alongside Bleed From Within, Great American Ghost and Life Cycles. To set the stage, SYLOSIS have released a break-neck live video for their - [WITCH RIPPER Announce "Through The Hourglass" US Tour 2026](https://knac.com/witchripper-throughthehourglass-ustour-2026/) - WITCH RIPPER announce the first North American headlining tour for 2026. The US metal band will kick off the "Through the Hourglass" Tour 2026 with a warm-up show in Seattle, WA on April 3 about a month ahead of the release of their eponymous new album. Please find all currently confirmed live dates below. WITCH RIPPER comment: "How to sum up Witch - [MOONSPELL READY NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'FAR FROM GOD'](https://knac.com/moonspell-newalbum-farfromgod/) - ARRIVING ON JULY 3 VIA NAPALM RECORDS; MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK UNLEASHED Photo Credit: Chantik Photography by Sonja Schuringa Portuguese Gothic Metal pioneers MOONSPELL have released a music video for the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album Far From God, offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most defining - [VOMITORY Present “Wrath Unbound” Video/Single](https://knac.com/vomitory-wrathunbound-video/) - From Upcoming In Death Throes Full-Length Photo by Marcus Svensson “Wrath Unbound” is the latest single from Swedish death metal institution VOMITORY. The brutal new track comes by way of the band’s In Death Throes full-length, set for release on April 10th via Metal Blade Records. Comments drummer Tobias Gustafsson, “‘Wrath Unbound’ is inspired by dark powers and built for - [SKID ROW'S RACHEL BOLAN ANNOUNCES HIS SOLO DEBUT AS "BOLAN"](https://knac.com/skidrows-rachelbolan-solodebut-bolan/) - ALBUM GARGOYLE OF THE GARDEN STATE OUT JUNE 12; FIRST SINGLE + VIDEO "AT WAR WITH MYSELF" (FEAT. DANKO JONES) OUT TODAY After four decades as the driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first-ever solo album under the name BOLAN. Gargoyle of the Garden State is a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, - [PATRIARCHS IN BLACK Release New Single “Supertzar” – A Powerful Reimagining of A BLACK SABBATH Deep Cut](https://knac.com/patriarchsinblack-newsingle-supertzar/) - NoLifeTilMetal Records continues its strong run in 2026 as Patriarchs in Black unveil their latest single, “Supertzar,” a daring and atmospheric reinterpretation of one of Black Sabbath ’s most ambitious and underappreciated compositions. Fans can listen to the track BELOW While many bands lean on the obvious classics, Patriarchs in Black take a different path. - [SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2026 Lineup Revealed](https://knac.com/summerslaughter-2026lineup-revealed/) - With HATEBREED, DEVOURMENT (07/02 - 07/15), INCANTATION (07/19 - 07/24), SNUFFED ON SIGHT, FACE YOURSELF + BALMORA The Summer Slaughter 2026 will be decimating North America this summer from July 2 - July 24 with HATEBREED, DEVOURMENT (07/02 - 07/15), INCANTATION (07/19 - 07/24), SNUFFED ON SIGHT, FACE YOURSELF + BALMORA! Artist pre-sales launch today, March 24 @ 12:00 P.M. EDT (PW: SSLAUGHTER) through March 26 @ 10:00 A.M. - [NARNIA Announce New Album 'X'](https://knac.com/narnia-newalbum-x/) - Set for Release on May 29th via Sound Pollution Photo Credit: Alec Erlingmark Today, Swedish metallers NARNIA are proud to announce their tenth studio album, ‘X,’ set for release on May 29th via Sound Pollution, marking the band’s 30th anniversary and nearly three decades of unwavering presence on the international metal scene. While their previous release ‘Ghost Town’ (2023) reaffirmed the band’s melodic metal foundation, ‘X’ expands NARNIA’s sonic - [FOREIGNER IGNITES 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW TOUR DATES](https://knac.com/foreigner-50thanniversary-newtourdates/) - NUMEROUS SOLD-OUT CONCERTS ACROSS THE US AND EUROPE Photo Credit Krishta Abruzzini Rock legends FOREIGNER are celebrating their 50th anniversary with an action-packed year of global performances, special projects, and historic milestones. With more than 80 million albums sold worldwide and a catalog of era-defining hits that have dominated rock radio for decades, the band - [AMBERIAN DAWN UNVEIL NEW ALBUM, 'TEMPTATION'S GATES'](https://knac.com/amberiandawn-newalbum-temptationsgates/) - RELEASES JUNE 26 VIA NAPALM RECORDS; NEW SINGER NICOLE WILLERTON INTRODUCED Photo Credit: Kanerva Mantila Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN is headed for a new era: Not only do they announce their ninth album, Temptation's Gates, which will be released on June 26 via Napalm Records, but they also introduce a new singer with it. Swedish-English musician Nicole Willerton is taking over from previous frontwoman Capri, - [Gimme Some Moore: An Exclusive Interview With WOODY WEATHERMAN Of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-woodyweatherman-corrosionofconformity/) - “We did not win, but we still got the plaque that says you were once nominated for a Grammy, so there you go.” Photo Credit: Danin Drahos George Dionne interviews CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist and founder WOODY WEATHERMAN about their latest double album ‘Good God / Baad Man’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for - [MORTIIS Readies New Album, 'Ghosts of Europa'](https://knac.com/mortiis-newalbum-ghostsofeuropa/) - Out June 26th; Video For Title Track Launches Photo by Claudio Marino Iconic Norwegian artist MORTIIS is pleased to reveal that he will be releasing his latest studio album, 'Ghosts of Europa,' on June 26, 2026 via Prophecy Productions, making it his debut to the label! In celebration, MORTIIS is now unveiling the title track along with a thought-provoking music video. The clip - [POISON THE WELL DROP NEW VIDEO FOR "WEEPING TONES"](https://knac.com/poisonthewell-newvideo-weepingtones/) - NEW ALBUM PEACE IN PLACE OUT NOW PHOTO: Sarai Kelley @photosbysarai POISON THE WELL are thrilled to release PEACE IN PLACE, their first album in 16 years, today, March 20 via SharpTone Records. Listen and get it here. Today, they share the video for "Weeping Tones." Watch it here."There's a quiet loss of control that comes from feeling like you can't fully be yourself anymore,” - [GLAM ROCKERS LIPZ UNVEIL COVER VERSION OF PAULA ABDUL’S “STRAIGHT UP”](https://knac.com/lipz-coverversion-straightup/) - Swedish glam rockers Lipz are thrilled to unveil their new single and official video, a new rendition of Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Lipz take on Paula Abdul’s iconic hit and flip it on its head. “Stripping the song down to its core and rebuilding it with roaring guitars and arena-sized - [NORDIC NOISE 2026 LINE-UP UPDATE: BONAFIDE ANNOUNCED AS NEW HEADLINER](https://knac.com/nordicnoise2026-lineupupdate/) - M.A.S.K ADDED TO THE BILL Nordic Noise 2026 today announces an important update to this year’s line-up. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chris Holmes (The Sound of W.A.S.P.) and Thunderor will unfortunately not be performing at this year’s festival. However, we are proud to present Swedish hard rock powerhouse Bonafide as new headliner. Known for their - [HEAVEN BELOW Drops New Video For "Machine Gun Preacher (Crown of Bullets Version)"](https://knac.com/heavenbelow-newvideo-machinegunpreacher/) - From The Forthcoming Album 'Alternate Abductions' Photo Credit: David Castillo Newly relocated Texas based hard rock/metal band Heaven Below has released the new single and music video “Machine Gun Preacher (Crown of Bullets Version)” from their forthcoming album 'Alternate Abductions'. The album serves as a counterpart to their 2025 album 'The Majestic Twelve'. However, lead - [THREE DAYS GRACE, I PREVAIL, SLEEP THEORY In Clearwater, FL With Photos!](https://knac.com/threedaysgrace-iprevail-sleeptheory-clearwaterfl-withphotos/) - At Grace BayCare Sound On March 20th All Photos By Travis Failey Photography The first night of spring arrived in Clearwater,Florida with a soundtrack no one will be forgetting anytime soon. 98 Rockfest made its debut at the newly christened BayCare Sound in Coachman Park on Friday evening, and what unfolded over the course of - [ELLEFSON–SOTO RELEASE TWO ICONIC COVER SONGS](https://knac.com/ellefsonsoto-twoiconic-covesongs/) - Ellefson–Soto have released two new cover songs today, paying tribute to two legendary forces in music: the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, and Los Angeles punk rock icons FEAR. Both songs were recorded and filmed live during the Rogue Recording Sessions inside the legendary Battery Studios in London, UK in July 2025. The releases arrive just - [MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, EXODUS In Ottawa, Canada](https://knac.com/megadeth-anthrax-exodus-ottawacanada/) - So Far, So Good, So Long? Thrash Legends Megadeth Take To The Killing Road One Last Time With Special Guests Anthrax And Exodus, Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Canada, March 1, 2026 Photos By Rob Silva Lights!Sounds!Drums!Guitars!And no 90’s dance remixes! On the same day that my sister also undertook her own farewell tour to her - [BOUNDARIES RETURN WITH “Skies cast amber black”](https://knac.com/boundaries-skiescastamberblack-video/) - VIA SUMERIAN RECORDS; VIDEO DEBUTS Photo credit: Sarah Holick Boundaries return with “Skies cast amber black” (https://bndrs.lnk.to/allaroundusnow), their first new music since 2024’s Death Is Little More, and a track that channels the current cultural climate into a crushing, cinematic storm. “I have a deep desire in the pit of my making to surround and suffocate - [ARMORED SAINT Return With New Album 'Emotion Factory Reset'](https://knac.com/armoredsaint-newalbum-emotionfactoryreset/) - Out On May 22nd Through Metal Blade Records; “Close To The Bone” Video/Single Now Playing Photo by Travis Shinn American heavy metal icons, ARMORED SAINT, are back with their anticipated new full-length, Emotion Factory Reset, set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. Emotion Factory Reset, the lineup’s ninth studio album since 1984’s March Of The - [Canada's IRON KINGDOM Releases First Single "Defenders"](https://knac.com/ironkingdom-firstsingle-defenders/) - Sixth Album 'Shadows and Dust' Out June 6th, 2026 via Steel Shark Records Photo Credit – Cailin Haley Vancouver, Canada’s traditional heavy metal torchbearers IRON KINGDOM proudly announce the release of “Defenders,” the first single and music video from their upcoming sixth studio album, "Shadows and Dust," due out June 6, 2026. The album is also being released in partnership with Steel - [ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ’S BLUE MEDUSA PRESENTS NEW VIDEO “CHECKMATE”](https://knac.com/alissawhitegluz-bluemedusa-newsingle-checkmate/) - A BOLD NEW ERA OF EXPRESSION AND ARTISTRY Photo Credit: Jeremy Saffer Internationally acclaimed vocalist Alissa White-Gluz returns with “Checkmate,” a striking new single that marks a powerful evolution in both sound and creative vision. Beloved for her commanding presence in extreme metal, White-Gluz steps forward here with a renewed sense of freedom, fully embracing the breadth of her - [NEUROSIS Returns With First New Album In A Decade, 'An Undying Love For A Burning World'](https://knac.com/neurosis-newalbum-anundyingloveforaburningworld/) - Out Now On Neurot Recordings; Aaron Turner Joins Lineup Photo by Bobby Cochran EUROSIS returns with their first new album in a decade, An Undying Love For A Burning World, which is now streaming on all digital platforms and available for physical preorder through the band’s Neurot Recordings. The album sees the band joined by Aaron Turner - [MICHALE GRAVES (Ex-MISFITS) Announces Spring Tour: “God Bless America Tour 2026”](https://knac.com/michalegraves-springtour-godblessamericatour2026/) - Signs to E.A.R. / VMG, distributed by Virgin Music Group Epochal Artists Records, a label under the TLG family and distributed by Virgin Music Group, proudly announces the signing of Michale Graves (Former lead singer of the Misfits). To celebrate this new partnership, Graves will embark on his upcoming “God Bless America Tour 2026” this spring, bringing - [TUNGSTEN Release Epic New Video For "The North Will Rise"](https://knac.com/tungsten-newvideo-thenorthwillrise/) - Feat. SONATA ARCTICA’s Tony Kakko Photo credit: Mike Norgren Swedish heavy metal force TUNGSTEN have unveiled the official music video for their powerful new single “The North Will Rise,” featuring a guest appearance from Tony Kakko of SONATA ARCTICA. Blending epic melodies, thunderous rhythms and soaring vocals, the track showcases the band’s signature mix of - [Goliath: An Exclusive Interview With GARY HOLT Of EXODUS](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-garyholt-exodus/) - “This is the most collaborative album we’ve ever done” Photo Credit: Jim Louvau George Dionne interviews EXODUS guitarist GARY HOLT about their latest album ‘Goliath’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on March 20, 2026 through Napalm Records. EXODUS is currently on tour with routes planned for the UK and North America. Highlights - [DAVE MUSTAINE 'In My Darkest Hour - A Memoir' Set For Release](https://knac.com/davemustaine-inmydarkesthour-amemoir/) - Out September 8 By Da Capo Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette Book Group announce the publication of IN MY DARKEST HOUR: A Memoir by Dave Mustaine with Joe Layden on September 8, 2026. “In My Darkest Hour is Dave Mustaine at his most revealing, vulnerable, and true,” stated Ben Schafer, Executive Editor, Da Capo. - [THE HU ARE BACK WITH NOT ONE, BUT TWO SONGS WITH "THE MEN" + "WARRIOR CHANT"](https://knac.com/thehu-notonebuttwosongs/) - BAND ON TOUR WITH APOCALYPTICA THIS SPRING It's a double dose of brand new music from Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu. The Gold-certified global phenomenon deliver "The Men" which isaccompanied by an official music video, alongside "Warrior Chant," both out now via Better Noise Music. Listen to "The Men" here. Watch the video here. Listen to "Warrior Chant" BELOW Traditional Mongolian strings - [JUNGLE ROT Unveils New Album, 'Cruel Face Of War'](https://knac.com/junglerot-newalbum-cruelfaceofwar/) - Out On May 15th; First Single/Video, "Apocalyptic Dawn" Drops Photo credit: Alex Zarek On May 15th, old school death metal legends Jungle Rot will release their 12th full-length album, Cruel Face Of War, via Unique Leader Records. For a first preview of Cruel Face Of War, the new single "Apocalyptic Dawn" can be heard here; watch the video here: https://youtu.be/mCEf1kH6_6I Dave - [TAMPA DEATH FEST Announces Band Submissions For 2026 Lineup](https://knac.com/tampadeathfest-bandsubmissions-2026lineup/) - For September 5th and 6th at the legendary Brass Mug in Tampa Bay, Florida Celebrating eight years of showcasing some of the most debaucherous and brutal extreme metal to roll through the state of Florida. Tampa Death Fest returns for two nights of uncompromising extreme metal on September 5th and 6th at the legendary Brass Mug in Tampa - [GUS G. Shares New Single "Nothing Can Break Me" Feat. Doro Pesch](https://knac.com/gusg-newsingle-nothingcanbreakme-featdoropesch/) - New Album 'Steel Burner' Set for Release on April 24th via Metal Department Photo Credit: Akis Douzlatzis Today, internationally acclaimed guitarist / composer, and Firewind mastermind, GUS G. is proud to release his new single "Nothing Can Break Me," taken from the upcoming new studio album 'Steel Burner,' set for release on April 24th via Metal Department. "Nothing Can Break Me" features the metal queen herself, Doro Pesch, and arrives - [HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS Expands 'If Only You Were Lonely' 20th Anniversary Tour with 2nd US Leg](https://knac.com/hawthorneheights-expands-ifonlyyouwerelonely-20thanniversarytour-2ndusleg/) - Featuring Special Guests Letlive. and Creeper Photo Credit: Sarai Kelley Rock band Hawthorne Heights is excited to continue celebrating 20 years of their acclaimed album If Only You Were Lonely. The band has today announced an additional US leg to their worldwide 20th Anniversary Tour, kicking off on October 21st in Buffalo. They’ll again be joined by special guests letlive. and Creeper, as they bring - [SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Return With New Single, “An Ending In Itself”](https://knac.com/sleepingwithsirens-newsingle-anendinginitself/) - Video Now Streaming Photo Credit: Travis Shinn Today, the iconic alternative rock band Sleeping With Sirens return with the poignant and powerful track, “An Ending In Itself,” produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Circa Survive, Movements). Unfolding as a meditation on navigating hardships, frontman Kellin Quinn shared his thoughts on the new track below: “This song is a love letter to - [INFECTED RAIN DROP VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "STRANGER"](https://knac.com/infectedrain-video-stranger/) - EUROPE + UK TOUR WITH BUTCHER BABIES KICKS OFF MARCH 25 Photo Credit: Roman Rybaleov Moldovan modern metal force Infected Rain have released the official music video for their brand new single "Stranger." The track offers the first glimpse into the band's upcoming musical chapter and marks the beginning of a new creative phase for the group as it continues to evolve - [MASTER BOOT RECORD and FULCI Announce An Exclusive Co-Headlining Tour Across Europe And The UK In Fall 2026](https://knac.com/masterbootrecord-fulci-coheadliningtour-europeuk-fall2026/) - The two bands will showcase their extreme visual soundscapes on stage: the unmistakable computer metal of MASTER BOOT RECORD, and the giallo-inspired death metal of FULCI. AROTTENBIT will join the tour as special guests on all dates. Tickets & Info: mbrserver.com | fulcicult.com MASTER BOOT RECORD (aka MBR) is a Computer Metal project founded in 2016 blending heavy metal with chiptune and demo scene - [NUKEM Launches Vicious New Single, "Into the Kill Zone"](https://knac.com/nukem-newsingle-intothekillzone/) - Featuring Rob Cavestany of DEATH ANGEL California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern. The thrashers - [DOMINUM ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'NIGHT IS CALLING'](https://knac.com/dominum-newalbum-nightiscalling/) - OUT JULY 3 VIA NAPALM RECORDS Photo Credit: 360Grad Design DOMINUM return with their third full-length album, Night is Calling, out July 3 via Napalm Records. After storming straight into the Top 10 of the Official German Album Charts with their previous album The Dead Don't Die, the fast-rising band led by mastermind and vocalist Felix Heldt – better known to fans as - ['IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION' Tickets Available Now & Official Trailer Released](https://knac.com/ironmaiden-burningambition-tickets-trailerreleased/) - WHAT: Tickets are on sale now (here) for IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION as the official trailer for the film debuts today BELOW. With unprecedented access to official band archives, IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Formed in East London in 1975, Iron Maiden has grown into one of - [CHIODOS ANNOUNCE ‘IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME’ SUMMER 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR](https://knac.com/chiodos-itsnotyouitsme-2026northamericantour/) - Support From 156/Silence, Sace6, And Calva Louise Post-hardcore favorites 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 - [KINGDOM COLLAPSE SHARE VIDEO NEW SINGLE "WATCH YOU BLEED"](https://knac.com/kingdomcollapse-video-watchyoubleed/) - BAND TOURING WITH RED THIS SPRING Kingdom Collapse create the soundtrack to survival. The San Antonio, TX hard rock band alchemizes unfathomable tragedy, trauma, and loss into massive and magnetic anthems powered by pummeling instrumentation and arena-size hooks that remind you to never give up. And they do all of the above flawlessly on their new single "Watch - [TARJA ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'FRISSON NOIR'](https://knac.com/tarja-newalbum-frissonnoir/) - TO BE RELEASED JUNE 12 ON EARMUSIC; FIRST SINGLE "AT SEA" OUT NOW Tarja will unleash her brand new metal album Frisson Noir on June 12 via earMUSIC, and it's the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging. After years of exploring different musical landscapes, Tarja stands firmly where she belongs — in metal. Frisson Noir reflects - [DECIMATE METALFEST Announces 2026 Lineup](https://knac.com/decimatemetalfest-2026lineup/) - Millet Agriplex Arena on June 26 and 27, 2026, in Millet, AB Western Canada’s underground metal community will once again come together this summer as Decimate Metalfest returns to the Millet Agriplex Arena on June 26 and 27, 2026, in Millet, AB. What began as a grassroots gathering of heavy music fans has grown into a weekend-long celebration - [STITCHED UP HEART Unleash New Video "Cannibal" Feat. Heidi Shepherd of BUTCHER BABIES](https://knac.com/stitchedupheart-video-cannibal/) - Currently on Tour with Sebastian Bach Photo Credit: Eliza Grace Los Angeles rock band Stitched Up Heart have unleashed their new single “Cannibal,” featuring Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies, out now via Judge & Jury Records. The track is a powerful collaboration between two incredible women in modern heavy music. Alecia 'Mixi' Demner and Heidi Shepherd deliver a fierce vocal performance that celebrates strength, attitude, and the - [SAMAEL RELEASE NEW SINGLE "HIDDEN EMPIRE"](https://knac.com/samael-newsingle-hiddenempire/) - STRICTLY LIMITED 12 INCH VINYL INCLUDING NEW SINGLES "BLACK MATTER MANIFESTO" + "HIDDEN EMPIRE" TO BE RELEASED ON APRIL 24 Photo Credit: Axel Jusseit Following the fierce comeback statement "Black Matter Manifesto," SAMAEL unveil "Hidden Empire," the second track featured on their upcoming limited 12" maxi single vinyl, arriving April 24 via Napalm Records mail-order and the band's official shop. - [KAMENAR ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 TOUR WITH POP EVIL ](https://knac.com/kamenar-spring2026-tourwithpopevil/) - Twin brother hard rock duo Kamenar are hitting the road this spring on their “Cumin’ Atcha Live Tour,” running March 28th through May 9th, featuring 21 dates alongside multi-platinum rock band Pop Evil, multiple headline performances, and an appearance with Buckcherry. Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Sean and John Kamenar have built a reputation as one of rock’s most unique and electrifying independent touring acts. Performing - [TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES REMASTERED/REISSUE OF 'PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH'](https://knac.com/testament-remastered-reissue-practicewhatyoupreach/) - OUT MAY 8TH; 'THRASH OF THE TITANS' TOUR NOW UNDWERWAY Photo Credit: Fred Kowalo Iconic Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT has announced the upcoming remastered reissue of their coveted 1989 album, Practice What You Preach, on May 8th via Nuclear Blast Records. The Practice What You Preach (2026 Remaster) reissue was remastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound. It will be available digitally and 180G vinyl on Yellow and Orange Swirl - [One Thing Left To Do: An Exclusive Interview With KEVIN STEELE](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-kevinsteele/) - “I never really associated ROXX GANG with any of that California Hair Metal scene, I thought we were a lot darker. We weren’t singing “Cherry Pie” or “Unskinny Bop”.” George Dionne interviews ROXX GANG / MOJO GURUS vocalist KEVIN STEELE about his debut solo album ‘One Thing Left To Do’ for KNAC.COM. The album is - [MONSTROSITY Presents “Banished To The Skies” Video](https://knac.com/monstrosity-banishedtotheskies-video/) - Screams From Beneath The Surface Full-Length Out Now Photo by Tim Hubbard US death metal legends MONSTROSITY present their video for “Banished To The Skies,” the ferocious opening track of their Screams From Beneath The Surface full-length, out now on Metal Blade Records. Drummer Lee Harrison wrote the song during the mixing sessions for MONSTROSITY's previous album, The Passage Of Existence. It - [RISE AGAINST ANNOUNCE FALL U.S. TOUR DATES](https://knac.com/riseagainst-fall-ustourdates/) - WITH ALKALINE TRIO Today, the iconic alternative punk rock band 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, - [FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY RELEASE DEVASTATING NEW TRACK "THE WRETCH"](https://knac.com/fitforanautopsy-newtrack-thewretch/) - NORTH AMERICAN TOUR NOW UNDERWAY 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 - [BLACK VEIL BRIDES Unveil New Album 'Vindicate'](https://knac.com/blackveilbrides-newalbum-vindicate/) - Out May 8th Via Spinefarm; Title Track Video Out Now Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner With anticipation building at every turn, Black Veil Brides have announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, VINDICATE. The record will be released worldwide on May 8 via Spinefarm. The album is now available for pre-order here: https://blackveilbrides.lnk.to/vindicatepreorder. From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of “Invocation - [TYKETTO RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW ALBUM TITLE TRACK "CLOSER TO THE SUN"](https://knac.com/tyketto-video-closertothesun/) - SPRING UK TOUR DATES APPROACHING Hard rocking songsmiths Tyketto release the video for the album title track taken from the upcoming studio offering Closer To The Sun, out on Friday March 20th, via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. ‘Closer To The Sun’ is a wistful, ethereal track about the allure of a free-spirited soul whose - [MASTERPLAN UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “THROUGH THE STORM”](https://knac.com/masterplan-newsingle-throughthestorm/) - FROM UPCOMING ALBUM METALMORPHOSIS OUT JUNE 26 Power metal legends Masterplan have unleashed their new single and official video, “Through The Storm”, another taste of the upcoming new studio album, “Metalmorphosis”, set for release on June 26, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band commented: “We absolutely love this one! It's pure metal: straightforward, energetic, and - [PIRANHA PIT FEST III (Montreal) Announces 2026 Lineup](https://knac.com/piranhapitfestiii-2026lineup/) - w/ MACABRE, KINGS OF THRASH, GORGASM, ATROPHY, PESSIMIST, DBC, and More PIRANHA PIT FEST III has unleashed its 2026 lineup for two ferocious nights of death metal, thrash, and heavy metal mayhem returning to Montreal on May 1–2, 2026. Presented by Piranha Bar (680 Ste-Catherine Ouest) and Dungeonworks Productions, the festival welcomes metal fans back for one of the city’s most extreme - [LAMB OF GOD RELEASE “ST. CATHERINE’S WHEEL” VIDEO](https://knac.com/lambofgod-stcatherineswheel-video/) - NORTH AMERICAN TOUR NOW UNDERWAY Photo credit: Travis Shinn Lamb of God have kicked off their Into Oblivion U.S. tour and have released a video for “St. Catherine’s Wheel” (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/SCWofficial) ahead of the trek’s kick-off. The clip, directed by Meriel O’Connell, arrives as the band prepares to bring songs from the newly released album to stages across - [GEOFF TATE Unveils 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album](https://knac.com/geofftate-operationmindcrimeiii/) - To Be Released On May 3rd Independently; First Single "Power" Now Streaming Photo Credit: Larry Petro/Petrofyed Photography After years of speculation and teasing, former QUEENSRYCHE vocalist Geoff Tate has revealed that 'Operation: Mindcrime III' will see the light of day on May 3rd. The third and final chapter of the 'Mindcrime' trilogy will be presented - [GODSMACK ANNOUNCE ‘LIVE AT MOHEGAN SUN’ ALBUM](https://knac.com/godsmack-liveatmohegansun-album/) - OUT MAY 1; BAND SHARES “WHEN LEGENDS RISE” LIVE VIDEO Godsmack will release Live at Mohegan Sun on May 1, a high‑voltage live album captured during the band’s sold‑out October 26, 2024 performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Recorded during that emotional and explosive night, the album showcases Godsmack at their most powerful. From the opening strike of “Surrender” to the thunderous ovation - [Pictures Of Destiny: An Exclusive Interview With Guitarist ULI JON ROTH](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-ulijonroth/) - Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth talks to Shane Lee about his upcoming 2026 U.S. Tour, where fans will experience a celebration of the classic SCORPIONS era and the timeless guitar work that helped shape heavy metal and hard rock. Uli reflects on the influence of albums like 'In Trance', 'Virgin Killer', and 'Taken By Force', - [APOSTLE Drop New Single "Distortions of Light"](https://knac.com/apostle-newsingle-distortionsoflight/) - A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon Album Set For Release On June 5th "Distortions of Light" is the new single and video to arrive from ATLANTA, GA metal trio APOSTLE. With a sound designed to encourage emotional connection and catharsis, APOSTLE entwine elements from grindcore and hardcore, post-black metal, shoegaze and post-rock. The band's upcoming full-length album A - [BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCE LEG TWO OF SUMMER 2026 ROAR LIKE THUNDER TOUR](https://knac.com/buckcherry-two-summer2026-roarlikethundertour/) - Following the previously announced May tour of the U.S, Buckcherry announce today the second leg of their summer 2026 tour commencing June 26 in West Fargo, North Dakota and ending July 25 in Pueblo, Colorado. These dates include a July 2 stop at the annual Milwaukee, Wisconsin festival Summerfest and a one off Canadian date on July 12 at the - [BELUSHI SPEED BALL ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, 'TOXIC WASTE WAS EVERYWHERE IN THE '80S'](https://knac.com/belushispeedball-newalbum-toxicwastewaseverywhereinthe80s/) - OUT JUNE 5TH; NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, "I OUGHT NOT KNOW,' STREAMING NOW Photo Credit: Brittenay Johnson ouisville thrash metal miscreants BELUSHI SPEED BALL have announced their fourth album, Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The '80s, arriving June 5—just in time for the band to celebrate by terrorizing audiences the following day at Milwaukee Metal Fest. The band’s latest shameless cash grab - [SABATON RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR "YAMATO"](https://knac.com/sabaton-newvideo-yamato/) - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD OF WARSHIPS Making another major move and breaking down walls once again, the Swedish masters of heavy metal Sabaton have joined forces with leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game, World of Warships, and released a brand new single and music video entitled "Yamato" — available in-game and on all DSPs now. It is being released - [ELEGANT WEAPONS Set For New Album 'Evolution'](https://knac.com/elegantweapons-newalbum-evolution/) - Out April 24th; Band Signs To Exciter Records; New Single “Bridges Burn” Released Elegant Weapons, the hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse led by Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, have released their new single “Bridges Burn,” the first track from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album Evolution, due April 24, 2026 on Exciter Records. The album will be released digitally and - [MICHAEL SWEET Releases New Single “Again”](https://knac.com/michaelsweet-newsingle-again/) - New Album 'The Master Plan' Set for Release on April 3rd via Frontiers Music Srl Photo Credit: Pedro Blanco Today, acclaimed singer-songwriter MICHAEL SWEET, best known as the frontman for the multi-platinum rock band Stryper, is proud to release his new single “Again” - the third single from his upcoming solo album, 'The Master Plan.' His most personal and spiritually resonant solo - [DEICIDE Announce North American Tour Dates](https://knac.com/deicide-northamerican-tourdates/) - With Guests ROTTING CHRIST And IMMOLATION Death metal legends DEICIDE are set to bring their relentless, unapologetic brutality to venues and festival stages across North America. Joined by ROTTING CHRIST & IMMOLATION, the onslaught begins in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on April 9 before bleeding through the states to Little Rock, Arkansas, on May 26. Since their inception in 1987, DEICIDE - [REXORIA Unleash New Single, Video "Break the Wave"](https://knac.com/rexoria-newvideo-breakthewave/) - New Album 'Fallen Dimension' Out on May 8th via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records Photo Credit: Jonas Livh Swedish Royal Metal champions REXORIA return stronger than ever with their brand‑new single “Break the Wave,” a commanding preview of what’s to come from their forthcoming album ‘Fallen Dimension,’ set for release on May 8th via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records. The track marks a decisive - [CREMATORY Announce 'Greatest Hits' Album](https://knac.com/crematory-greatesthits-album/) - “Born” Video Single Streaming Now German gothic metal pioneers CREMATORY have announced the release of their Greatest Hits album containing English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen, set to arrive on May 15, 2026 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. The release celebrates 35 years of the band’s influential career and will be available as an expansive - [1984 To Headless: An Exclusive Interview With BLACKIE LAWLESS Of W.A.S.P.](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-blackielawless-wasp/) - The AJ & RJ Show recently caught up with the one and only Blackie Lawless for a candid conversation that covered everything from the road ahead to the road that brought him there. Blackie shared what fans can expect from the upcoming “1984 to Headless” tour celebrating the band’s early era, gave a reassuring update - [FRONTIERS RECORDS Announces 'XXX Anniversary Compilation'](https://knac.com/frontiersrecords-xxxanniversarycompilation/) - Set for Release on May 22; Shares New Single “Down From The Mountain” Feat. NICKLAS SONNE Today, FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL is proud to announce the upcoming release of ‘XXX Anniversary Compilation,’ a special project celebrating 30 years of passion, creativity, and unforgettable music set for release on May 22nd. The '30th Anniversary Compilation' will be available only on CD, exclusively through the FRONTIERS web - [HELLOWEEN To Embark On 40th Anniversary North American Tour](https://knac.com/helloween-40thanniversary-northamericantour/) - With Special Guests BEAST IN BLACK Photo credit: Mathias Bothor Celebrating 40 years of HELLOWEEN, the legendary German metal act is preparing to bring its epic show to the venues across North America. Joined by special guests BEAST IN BLACK, 2026 sees the long awaited return of the pioneers of melodic speed metal with their high-octane, unforgettable stage performances. The tour through the United - [DANKO JONES Announce Latin America Tour Dates For May](https://knac.com/dankojones-latinamericatour-formay/) - Photo credit: Ole Martin Wold Hard-hitting rock act DANKO JONES are preparing to take their high-octane rock 'n' roll to venues across Latin America this May. This tour announcement follows the release of their critically-acclaimed, twelfth studio album Leo Rising. Canada's DANKO JONES will unleash their electrifying sound with setlists including songs from the new record. The - [Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES Release Brand New Single "Diamonds and Gold"](https://knac.com/angeles-newsingle-diamondsandgold/) - Platinum selling Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES have released a brand new single 'Diamonds and Gold', out now via Dark Star Records/Sony Music! Stream 'Diamonds and Gold' here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0TvvAyk8J9ulTFesuzv70n ANGELES Frontman Dale George Lytle shared:"Here it is, Folks! Our brand new single 'Diamonds and Gold' is out now. Musically, this is different than most of the things - [SIX FEET UNDER Set To Unleash 'Next To Die' Album](https://knac.com/sixfeetunder-nexttodie-album/) - On April 24th; “Unmistakable Smell Of Death” Single Streaming; Band Announces Tour With KATAKYLSMSIX FEET UNDER w/ Kataklysm, Wormhole: Photo by Jack Webb American death metal pioneers SIX FEET UNDER will unleash their Next To Die full-length on April 24th through Metal Blade Records. Next To Die marks a new creative high for SIX FEET UNDER, its dozen songs marking the - [THE GEMS REVEAL ENERGETIC NEW SINGLE "HAPPY WATER"](https://knac.com/thegems-newsingle-happywater/) - SOPHOMORE ALBUM, YEAR OF THE SNAKE, OUT NOW Photo Credit: Mikael Hulten Ready to unleash their highly anticipated sophomore album Year Of The Snake this Friday, March 13, THE GEMS strike with another new single! "Happy Water" is the album's closer — and is one of the most explosive songs on it. The Swedish trio kicks the party off by serving - [SPREAD EAGLE Announces New Studio Album 'The Brutal Divine'](https://knac.com/spreadeagle-newalbum-thebrutaldivine/) - Out June 12; Shares First Single “Street Noise” Photo Credit: Keith Celentano Hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE are thrilled to announce the release of their upcoming new album 'The Brutal Divine,' out on June 12, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To coincide with the announcement, the band shares the first single and accompanying video, "Street Noise," available below. SPREAD EAGLE is - [IMMOLATION DROP NEW SINGLE "ATTRITION" AHEAD OF U.S. SPRING TOUR](https://knac.com/immolation-newsingle-attrition/) - NEW ALBUM DESCENT OUT APRIL 10TH Photo by: Stephanie Gentry New York death metal legends IMMOLATION are reaching a fever pitch as they prepare to unleash Descent. Their twelfth studio album arrives April 10th via Nuclear Blast Records, just as the band kicks off a North American tour alongside label mates BEHEMOTH.Today, the band release the second single, ‘Attrition’; a masterclass in tension. Defined - [DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces Ambitious, Orchestral Metal Opus 'The Moth'](https://knac.com/devintownsend-orchestralopus-themoth/) - Out May 29th; First Single "Enter The City" Out Now Photo Credit: Tom Hawkins Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend has built a career on distinct creative worlds—heavy records, atmospheric detours, character-driven releases—each with its own logic and weather system. His latest release, The Moth, is different. It arrives without a pre-existing template, not as a pivot for novelty’s sake, but as - [MOTORHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL Passes Away At Age 64](https://knac.com/motorheadguitarist-philcampbell-passesaway/) - MOTORHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell, also the founder of the PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS band, has passed away after a long battle following an operation. The Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons Facebook Page posted the news: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, - [Guitar Town: An Exclusive Interview With AXEL RUDI PELL](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-axelrudipell/) - ”When I was young I wanted to be the fastest guitar player on Earth. I could play five million notes in a minute…sometimes a song needs only three notes in the solo…played with feeling.” Photo Credit: Kai Hoffman George Dionne interviews guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL about his latest album ‘Ghost Town’ for KNAC.COM. The album - [CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Presents “You Or Me” Video](https://knac.com/corrosionofconformity-youorme-video/) - Good God / Baad Man Double Album To Drop On April 3rd Via Nuclear Blast Photo by Danin Drahos “You Or Me” is the latest single from American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. The crushing new track comes off the band’s mammoth new double album, Good God / Baad Man, set for release on April 3rd via Nuclear - [EXHORDER Announces April Headlining Tour](https://knac.com/exhorder-april-headliningtour/) - With Support From Skinlab Photo by Erik Hernandez/EHP Photography New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will return to stages next month on an Eastern US headlining tour. The Tour Of Unsound Minds begins on April 2nd in Morgantown, West Virginia and closes April 19th in Cadillac, Michigan. Support will be provided by Skinlab. The band’s latest trek - [DRACONIAN DROP NEW SINGLE "COLD HEAVENS"](https://knac.com/draconian-newsingle-coldheavens/) - NEW ALBUM IN SOMNOLENT RUIN OUT MAY 8 VIA NAPALM RECORDS PHOTO CREDIT: Therés Stephansdotter Björk The undisputed leader of the second wave of gothic doom metal, DRACONIAN, are finally back — and they return in better shape than ever! Their new studio album, In Somnolent Ruin, will creep its way from the artist's spirit into the light of day on May 8 via Napalm - [BABYLON A.D. Singer/Songwriter DEREK DAVIS Releases New Song/Video, "Running Man"](https://knac.com/babylonad-derekdavis-newvideo-runningman/) - Fresh off the successful releases of the last two “Babylon A.D.” albums! ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day’ Perris Records, 2024 and ‘When The World Stops’ Kivel Records, 2025. Derek Davis brings his creative energy to life penning a brand new explosive up-tempo rocker. The funk driven, hard-hitting metal track delivers the angst and vocal delivery for - [HELLRIPPER Unleashes Music Video for Sinister New Single, "Mortercheyn"](https://knac.com/hellripper-video-newsingle-mortercheyn/) - 'Coronach' is due March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records Photo by MM Photography Scotland's ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, is now delivering yet another crushing blow from his forthcoming opus! The ominous new single, "Mortercheyn," can be found along with a sunning music video that was video produced, directed and - [Canada's IRON KINGDOM Announces 6th Studio Album 'Shadows And Dust'](https://knac.com/ironkingdom-6thstudioalbum-shadowsanddust/) - Reveal Album Artwork and Teaser + Headline Hometown Show in Vancouver Photo Credit – Cailin Haley Canadian traditional heavy metal torchbearers Iron Kingdom will release their sixth studio album, "Shadows and Dust," on June 6, 2026, marking a powerful milestone in the band’s history. The date aligns with the group’s 15th anniversary when they formed in June 2011, and - [LAMB OF GOD ANNOUNCE MARCH 15 POP-UP PERFORMANCE AT PHILADELPHIA’S TLA](https://knac.com/lambofgod-march15-popupperformance-philadelphia/) - TO CELEBRATE INTO OBLIVION’S RELEASE On March 15, two days after Into Oblivion’s arrival, Lamb of God will perform at Philadelphia’s TLA (Theatre of Living Arts), with the one-off show giving fans a rare chance to see the band in an unusually intimate setting. Fit For An Autopsy will open the evening. The celebratory event is especially meaningful - [DIAMANTE Releases New Track And Official Video "Bite of the Beast"](https://knac.com/diamante-newvideo-biteofthebeast/) - On Tour Now With I See Stars, Mothica and Until I Wake Charismatic chanteuse Diamante has today released her new single "Bite of the Beast", a cinematic rock anthem about the addictive yet self-destructive embrace of romantic obsession, and the accompanying official video (via Sumerian Records). When asked about the inspiration behind the song, Diamante shared: “‘Bite of the Beast’ - [JOHN CORABI Unveils New Video "That Memory"](https://knac.com/johncorabi-newvideo-thatmemory/) - New Album 'New Day' Due Out on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl Photo Credit: Enzo Mazzeo Today, rock icon JOHN CORABI is pleased to unveil his new single "That Memory," taken from his upcoming debut full-length solo album 'New Day,' set for release on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official music video, available to view below. - [MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES 'AN EVENING WITH MARILYN MANSON LIVE AT THE WILTERN'](https://knac.com/marilynmanson-aneveningwithmarilynmanson-liveatthewiltern/) - OCTOBER 31 AND NOVEMBER 1, 2026 CELEBRATING30 YEARS OF ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR Photo Credit: Gretchen Lanham Marilyn Manson has officially announced a momentous return to the stage in Los Angeles with two exclusive performances at the historic Wiltern during Halloween weekend 2026. Taking place on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, these shows mark Manson’s first Los Angeles appearances in - [WHITECHAPEL Announces European Headlining Tour For Early 2027](https://knac.com/whitechapel-europeantour-early2027/) - New Video For “Nothing Is Coming For Any Of Us” Now Playing Photo by Alex Morgan WHITECHAPEL is pleased to announce their return to European shores in January 2027. They will be joined by Sylosis, labelmates 200 Stab Wounds, and Tribal Gaze. Comments WHITECHAPEL's guitarist Alex Wade. "We are excited to announce the Burn Forever European Tour 2027. - [ANGUS MCSIX IS JOINED BY VAN CANTO ON NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR "DIG DOWN"](https://knac.com/angusmcsix-newvideo-digdown/) - NEW ALBUM , ANGUS MCSIX AND THE ALL-SEEING ASTRAL EYE, OUT MARCH 13TH Photo Copyright: Michael Jagla / Edit: Giannis Nakos ANGUS McSIX teams up with Van Canto for the new single, "Dig Down", an out-of-the-box harbinger from their sophomore album, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. Mixing their epicness - [ARMSTRONG METALFEST Announces 2026 Lineup](https://knac.com/armstrongmetalfest-2026lineup/) - w/ RIVERS OF NIHIL, DYING FETUS, CYBORG OCTOPUS, INTO ETERNITY, FERVENCE, VINTERSEA and more! ARMSTRONG METALFEST is proud to announce their most devastating lineup to date for 2026 with co-headliners RIVERS OF NIHIL and DYING FETUS, along with CYBORG OCTOPUS, INTO ETERNITY, FERVENCE, VINTERSEA, LYCANTHRO, IRON KINGDOM, ODINFIST, ART OF ATTRITION and many more! The loudest and most extreme music festival returns - [DEATHFEAST OPEN AIR 2026 Reveals Complete Lineup](https://knac.com/deathfeastopenair-2026-completelineup/) - August 20-22, 2026 at JUZ Andernach, Germany One of Europe’s most dedicated underground death metal festivals is back - and bigger than ever. DEATHFEAST OPEN AIR 2026 will take place from August 20-22, 2026 at JUZ Andernach, Germany, bringing together 33 bands from 18 countries for three days of uncompromising brutality. The 2026 edition delivers a - [ALIEN ANT FARM Shares New Single "Reasons"](https://knac.com/alienantfarm-newsingle-reasons/) - 25th Anniversary Vinyl Edition of ANThology Slated for 2026 Release; New Album Arriving This Fall Alien Ant Farm have released their new single, “Reasons,” via Judge & Jury Records. The track will appear on the band’s forthcoming new album, due out this fall. The release marks a new chapter for the band, leaning into new creative opportunities and collaborations after more than - [EXTREME METAL ICON ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ UNVEILS NEW BAND BLUE MEDUSA](https://knac.com/alissawhitegluz-newband-bluemedusa/) - A new force is rising in heavy music. After more than a decade at the forefront of modern metal, internationally acclaimed vocalist Alissa White-Gluz is entering a powerful new chapter with the launch of her new band, BLUE MEDUSA. Known for her commanding voice, unmistakable stage presence, and trailblazing role in extreme metal, White-Gluz has built a career - [ARCHSPIRE Unleash Ferocious New Single "Red Goliath"](https://knac.com/archspire-newsingle-redgoliath/) - New Album 'TOO FAST TO DIE' Due Out April 10, 2026 Photo Credit: Alex Morgan ARCHSPIRE, the world's fastest band, unleash their ferocious new single, "Red Goliath." "Red Goliath" marks the third single released from their upcoming album 'TOO FAST TO DIE,' due out on April 10, 2026. Now five albums deep, the band continues to push the limits of speed and virtuosity while - [ERRA Releases New Album 'silence outlives the earth'](https://knac.com/erra-newalbum-silenceoutlivestheearth/) - North American Tour With CURRENTS Currently Underway Photo Credit: Bryan Kirks Metalcore group ERRA has unleashed their highly anticipated new album, silence outlives the earth, out now via UNFD. The record features recent releases “i. the many names of god” and “further eden”, as well as new single “black cloud”. Stream/purchase the album at https://erra.lnk.to/silence The band shares: “‘black cloud’ - [DARK DIVINE, NOT ENOUGH SPACE, BAILEY SPINN, SET FOR TOMORROW In Worcester, MA With Photos!](https://knac.com/darkdivine-worcesterma-withphotos/) - At The Palladium On March 4th All Photos By Leah Feder Today was one of the warmest days in Massachusetts we’ve had in a while. The perfect day to venture into one of our other major cities. My journey started with a cheap train ticket into Worcester, Massachusetts. Tonight’s event is DARK DIVINE’s first full - [VENOM RETURN WITH THEIR  BRAND-NEW ALBUM, ‘INTO OBLIVION’](https://knac.com/venom-return-with-their-brand-new-album-into-oblivion/) - RELEASED ON NOISE/BMG ON MAY 1st; "LAY DOWN YOUR SOUL" VIDEO LAUNCHES Photo Credit: Necrohorns Venom needs no introduction, from their birth in Newcastle in ’79 they paved the way for extreme metal and created their own genre, Black Metal. Which is arguably more popular now than it has ever been globally, with their influence ever far - [THE WARNING TURN UP THE HEAT ON NEW SINGLE “KEROSENE”](https://knac.com/thewarning-newsingle-kerosene/) - VIDEO LAUNCHES Ready to burn brighter than ever in 2026, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning ignite a brand new single entitled “Kerosene” out now via LAVA/Republic Records. Listen HERE, watch HERE and purchase a limited-edition 7” vinyl and merch collection HERE. The group pulls no punches on this incendiary and infectious anthem. A hyper-charged drumbeat gallops beneath clever verses fueled by - [METALLICA: DATES ADDED TO SPHERE RESIDENCY](https://knac.com/metallica-datesadded-sphereresidency/) - NO REPEAT WEEKENDS BEGIN OCTOBER 1st 2026 AND RUN THROUGH MARCH 13th 2027 The general on-sale for all dates for Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas begins today at 10am PT. 16 shows were added this week due to overwhelming demand, extending Metallica’s Sphere residency into 2027. As with the previously announced eight-show - [FROM ASHES TO NEW DROP NEW SONG + VIDEO "DIE FOR YOU"](https://knac.com/fromashestonew-newvideo-dieforyou/) - NEW ALBUM REFLECTIONS OUT APRIL 17 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC FROM ASHES TO NEW — Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), and Jimmy Bennett (guitar) — recently announced their new album REFLECTIONS, out April 17 via Better Noise Music. Pre-order it HERE. Today, the Lancaster, PA-based quintet shares the latest single from the album with "DIE FOR YOU." Watch the video, featuring Cruella Morgan, here. According to Brandyberry, the song - [THE WHO ANNOUNCE 'LIVE AT EDEN PROJECT'](https://knac.com/thewho-liveatedenproject/) - A HISTORIC PERFORMANCE WITH THE HEART OF ENGLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA; IN STORE MAY 29 Photo Credit: Brian Robinson Few bands have shaped the landscape of rock music with the force and longevity of The Who. For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences around the world. - [THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE Presents “Make It To Heaven” Video/Single](https://knac.com/thelasttensecondsoflife-makeittoheaven-video/) - The Dead Ones Full-Length To See Release Next Month On Metal Blade Records Photo by Adam Zaspel Pennsylvania metal outfit THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE are pleased to unleash their video for their latest single, “Make It To Heaven,” featuring David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm. The track comes by way of the band’s forthcoming new - [LEATHERWITCH Shares Headbanging New Single "Beast Inside"](https://knac.com/leatherwitch-newsingle-beastinside/) - Single Available April 23rd on 7" Black Splatter Vinyl "Beast Inside” is the very first single from LEATHERWITCH, an exciting new presence on the Heavy Metal map! Formed by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Marta Gabriel, LEATHERWITCH's quick headbanging rhythm is built around some classic Speed Metal riffing, a pounding rhythm section, and shredding guitar solos. Alongside super catchy vocal - [MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE 2026 FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED](https://knac.com/monstersofrockcruise-2026-finallineupannounced/) - Sailing out of Miami, Florida this April 12th-17th The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC), the world’s premier hard rock and heavy metal fan immersive music cruise sailing the high seas since 2012, has announced the final artist lineup for its fifteenth voyage this April 12th-17th. Last May, promoter On the Blue Cruises, Inc. announced the five-day/five-night full-ship charter cruise will sail out of Port of - [AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS DROP NEW VIDEO "DENIAL"](https://knac.com/aseverythingunfolds-newvideo-denial/) - NEW ALBUM, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, OUT APRIL 10 ON CENTURY MEDIA PHOTO CREDIT: Zak Pinchin As Everything Unfolds are gearing up for the release of their highly-anticipated new album, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, on April 10 via Century Media. Today sees the release of new single "DENIAL." "Denial is the hardest thing to watch someone go through," shares Charlie - [Swedish Melodic Metallers REXORIA Unveil New Album 'Fallen Dimension'](https://knac.com/rexoria-newalbum-fallendimension/) - Out on May 8th via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records Photo Credit: Jonas Livh Today, Swedish melodic heavy metal force REXORIA is proud to announce their new studio album, 'Fallen Dimension,' set for release on May 8th via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records. With their upcoming fourth studio album, REXORIA returns with their signature Royal Metal sound, delivering towering choruses, vivid storytelling, emotional - [THE AMITY AFFLICTION RELEASE NEW SINGLE "BLEED"](https://knac.com/theamityaffliction-newsingle-bleed/) - FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM HOUSE OF CARDS Photo Credit: Tom Brown THE AMITY AFFLICTION continue to tease the arrival of their much-anticipated new studio record, HOUSE OF CARDS, with the reveal of a blistering new single — "BLEED." Released as the band continues their extensive tour of regional Australia, the latest from THE AMITY AFFLICTION lands with impact: A ferocious - [SEVENDUST RELEASE NEW TRACK + VIDEO “UNBREAKABLE“](https://knac.com/sevendust-newvideo-unbreakable/) - FROM THEIR 15th STUDIO ALBUM ONE Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann With excitement building toward the release of their 15th studio album ONE, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendust return with the next powerful track from the album, “Unbreakable.” Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums), Sevendust once again deliver a - [BLACKBRAID Announces New EP, 'Nocturnal Womb'](https://knac.com/blackbraid-newep-nocturnalwomb/) - Out March 6th; "Celestial Bloodlust" Video Launches Photo by Wolf Mountain Productions Indigenous solo black metal project BLACKBRAID is pleased to now surprise fans with a brand new EP, 'Nocturnal Womb,' which will be independently released worldwide this Friday, March 6! To celebrate, BLACKBRAID has partnered with Black Metal Promotion to premiere the new single, "Celestial Bloodlust," along with a dynamic - [THE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026 ANNOUNCED](https://knac.com/themountainmusicfestival-2026-announced/) - AUGUST 21st-23rd IN GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE The Mountain Music Festival, a three-day classic rock n’ roll music experience, is set to return August 21st-23rd to the Gatlinburg Convention Center, located in Tennessee’s beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. The three-day, all-ages, immersive fan and artist celebration will feature over twenty-five artists (including fan favorites and emerging acts) performing on three stages, plus an array of interactive - [JARED JAMES NICHOLS Shares New Video For "Killing Time"](https://knac.com/jaredjamesnichols-newvideo-killingtime/) - New Album 'Louder Than Fate'; Out June 5th via Frontiers Music Srl Photo Credit: Eric Ahlgrim Today, JARED JAMES NICHOLS is pleased to share his new single, "Killing Time," the third track taken from his upcoming fourth studio album, 'Louder Than Fate,' due out on June 5, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The single arrives alongside an official video, available below. Raw, unapologetic, and deeply rooted - [BUTCHER BABIES Release New Single “Lost In Your Touch”](https://knac.com/butcherbabies-newsingle-lostinyourtouch/) - Via Judge & Jury Records Butcher Babies return with their powerful new single “Lost In Your Touch,” produced by Howard Benson, this marks the second release from their forthcoming album via Judge & Jury Records. Blending emotional vulnerability with crushing intensity, the track serves as a key chapter in an album that functions as a - [Snake Bitten: An Exclusive Interview With GUERNICA MANCINI of THE GEMS](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-guernicamancini-thegems/) - “Our goal is to be a great live band…we wrote these songs for them to work live.” Photo Credit: Mikael Hulten George Dionne interviews THE GEMS front woman GUERNICA MANCINI about their latest album ‘Year of the Snake’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on March 13, 2026 through Napalm Records. Highlights include: - [AFTERSHOCK Festival Reveals 2026 Band Lineup](https://knac.com/aftershockfestival-2026-bandlineup/) - Oct. 1-4 in Sacramento Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, October 1-4 at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA. My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil will headline the West Coast's Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival, featuring 140+ artists--the largest Aftershock lineup yet--along with the addition of a 5th stage to the expanded festival site. The explosive - [BILLY MORRISON SET FOR NEW SOLO ALBUM 'HOLLOW'](https://knac.com/billymorrison-newsoloalbum-hollow/) - FIRST SINGLE “BECOMING” WITH SULLY ERNA AND NUNO BETTENCOURT IS OUT MARCH 27 Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos Two years ago, BILLY MORRISON—the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 17 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens—released THE MORRISON PROJECT via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group. It marked his third solo album (and first - [Going Deep: An Exclusive Interview With BRENDAN SHANE of THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-brendanshane-thenocturnalaffair/) - “This trilogy is…a place in time of what our sound was in that moment, but time has passed…we’re starting to change. George Dionne interviews THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR frontman BRENDAN SHANE about their latest single “Deep” for KNAC.COM. The song is available now for streaming on all platforms, through Madison Records. Highlights include: -Breaking down their - [FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Announce North American Headline Dates](https://knac.com/fleshgodapocalypse-northamerican-headlinedates/) - One-Off Shows During Their Tour Supporting AVATAR Italy's FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are preparing to shroud stages across North America in their haunting, symphonic-infused death metal and have unveiled a series of headline dates for this spring. This follows the announcement that the band will be joining AVATAR on their "Don't Go in the Forest 2026" tour - [NERVOSA RELEASES FIERCE NEW VIDEO "GHOST NOTES"](https://knac.com/nervosa-newvideo-ghostnotes/) - NEW ALBUM SLAVE MACHINE RELEASES APRIL 3 Photo Credit: Akis Zaralis Metal heroines NERVOSA unleash a new single from their upcoming album, Slave Machine, out on April 3 via Napalm Records. "Ghost Notes" lets loose a storm of heavy, yet easily recognizable riffs, driven by impelling drums and the ever-so-furious vocals of Prika Amaral. Culminating in a powerful guitar solo, "Ghost Notes” shows - [ KILLSWITCH ENGAGE RETURN TO THE ROAD THIS SUMMER](https://knac.com/killswitchengage-summer-ustour/) - MACHINE HEAD, IRON REAGAN, + HAVOK TO SUPPORT Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — will return to the road this summer on a headline run of the U.S. It marks the band's first U.S. tour since last year's Summer of Loud run. The tour kicks off June 3 in Detroit and - [HIGH FADE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'TWICE AS NICE'](https://knac.com/highfade-newalbum-twiceasnice/) - OUT MAY 8TH VIA RPN RECORDS; NEW SINGLE ‘SWAMP’ OUT NOW From street corners to global stages, rock-funk band HIGH FADE announce their second album Twice As Nice, due for release on May 8th via their own label RPN Records, alongside the arrival of thunderous new single ‘Swamp’. LISTEN TO ‘SWAMP’PRE-SAVE TWICE AS NICE Dubbed Scotland’s most electrifying busking band, funk-rock trio HIGH - [KITTIE Announce 'Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years of Kittie'](https://knac.com/kittie-legacyoffiretour-30yearsofkittie/) - Band's First Full North American Headline Tour In Ten Years Photo Credit William Felch Canadian heavy music pioneers Kittie celebrate three decades of uncompromising metal with the announcement of the "Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years of Kittie," a massive 16-date North American headline run launching this June, their first full headline tour in over ten years. The - [NECROFIER Presents “Fires Of The Apocalypse, Light My Path I” Video](https://knac.com/necrofier-firesoftheapocalypse-lightmypathi-video/) - Transcend Into Oblivion Full-Length Out Now Photo by Brian Sheehan Houston, Texas-based black metal alchemists NECROFIER are pleased to present their new video for “Fires Of The Apocalypse, Light My Path I.” The track comes by way of the band's Transcend Into Oblivion full-length, released February 27th on Metal Blade Records. NECROFIER is rewriting the rulebook in their own blood. Since - [ROBIN BECK Announces New Album 'Living Proof'](https://knac.com/robinbeck-newalbum-livingproof/) - Set for Release on May 15th; Shares Title Track Video Photo Credit: William Murray Today, acclaimed rock vocalist ROBIN BECK is proud to announce her new studio album, 'Living Proof,' set for release on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. About the new album, ROBIN comments: "This album is a mosaic of sound—each track a distinct piece, a portrait of my life." ROBIN celebrates the - [THE HU ANNOUNCE FULL HEADLINE UK AND EUROPEAN TOUR](https://knac.com/thehu-headline-ukeuropeantour/) - WITH SKÁLD AS SPECIAL GUEST Innovative Mongolian rock group and global phenomenon The HU are thrilled to announce a full headline tour across the UK and Europe in September and October 2026, with SKÁLD as special guest. In addition, The HU will join Iron Maiden at Knebworth Park in the U.K. on July 11 along with The - [VEGAS UN ALIVE FEST Announces 2026 Lineup](https://knac.com/vegas-unalivefest-2026lineup/) - Friday, March 20th, and Saturday, March 21st, at the Divebar (4110 S. Maryland Pkwy) VEGAS UN ALIVE FESTIVAL announces its 2026 inaugural lineup featuring DECREPIT BIRTH, THE CONVALESCENCE, CASKET ROBBERY, PESSIMIST, CLAUSTROFOBIA, and many more. Rising from the ashes of Las Vegas Deathfest, VEGAS UN ALIVE FESTIVAL is bringing extreme metal back to the city with full force. Answering the call - [BLOODBOUND RELEASE SINGLE FOR "THE NINE CRUSADES" ](https://knac.com/bloodbound-single-theninecrusades/) - FEATURING BRITTNEY SLAYES OF UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Having ridden into their latest battle with their eleventh epic full-length Field Of Swords, Swedish power metal warriors BLOODBOUND have released another video single from the album. "The Nine Crusades" is another historically-themed anthem, retelling the titular events in typical BLOODBOUND style: A sweeping blend of melodic and heavy power metal. Joining their conquest - [APOSTLE Announce New Album 'A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon'](https://knac.com/apostle-newalbum-asplinterintheinfinitenoumenon/) - Crushing New Single "Swine" Released ATLANTA, GA metal trio APOSTLE have announced their forthcoming full-length album A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, set for release June 5, 2026 via Terminus Hate City. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s first single, "Swine", accompanied by a visualizer. Formed in 2017, APOSTLE have built a reputation - [JOE SATRIANI AND STEVE VAI RELEASE NEW SATCHVAI BAND SINGLE + VIDEO FOR “DANCING”](https://knac.com/joesatriani-stevevai-new-satchvaivideo-dancing/) - Surfing With The Hydra U.S. Tour Kicks Off April 1 Photo credit: Larry DiMarzio Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai return today with the SATCHVAI Band release of their brand new single, “Dancing,” out now via earMUSIC, alongside a wildly entertaining new video directed by Satriani’s son, ZZ Satriani. The video stars actor, comedian and musician Brendon Small (Metalacolpyse. Dethklok), a longtime friend of both - [SONATA ARCTICA Release Brand-New Single “Freedom Concept”](https://knac.com/sonataarctica-newsingle-freedom-concept/) - Photo: Jarkko Piipari Finnish power metal pioneers SONATA ARCTICA have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect. “Freedom Concept” captures the signature blend of soaring - [CONFESS DROP NEW SINGLE “METALMORPHOSIS”](https://knac.com/confess-newsingle-metalmorphosis/) - TITLE TRACK TO UPCOMING ALBUM OUT MAY 15, 2026,VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL Sweden’s sleaze/metal stalwarts Confess are excited to share the new single and official visualizer, “Metalmorphosis”, title track of their upcoming fourth studio album, set for release on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band commented: “The track marks a bold step forward - [DROWNING POOL, SORRY X Collaborate On New Single "The Wrong One"](https://knac.com/drowningpool-sorryx-newsingle-thewrongone/) - Out Now via SBG Records Multi-platinum hard rock heavyweights Drowning Pool return with a ferocious new collaboration, teaming up with rising active rock force Sorry X on their brand-new single, “THE WRONG ONE," out now through SBG Records. The collaboration was sparked after the band discovered Sorry X’s brutal reinterpretation of Drowning Pool’s iconic anthem Bodies online. "We stumbled on Sorry X's - [UMe TO RELEASE BEASTIES BOYS’ 'TO THE FIVE BOROUGHS' AS LIMITED EDITION 3LP AND 2CD SETS](https://knac.com/beastiesboys-tothefiveboroughs-3lp2cdsets/) - ON APRIL 17 On April 17, 2026, Beastie Boys’ platinum selling To the 5 Boroughs album will be made available as limited-edition 3LP and 2CD sets featuring 11 bonus tracks, including remixes and B-sides. The 3LP set will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl in a triple gatefold jacket with pop-up elements and a subway map lithograph, all - [LAMB OF GOD STREAM NEW SINGLE, “BLUNT FORCE BLUES”](https://knac.com/lambofgod-newsingle-bluntforceblues/) - NORTH AMERICAN INTO OBLIVION TOUR BEGINS MARCH 17 Photo credit: Travis Shinn As Into Oblivion explores a world in flux, Lamb of God turn inward with “Blunt Force Blues” (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/BluntForceBlues), reaching back to their Richmond origins and the local music community that shaped them. The track serves as the final preview of the band’s forthcoming album, which arrives on - [ARTILLERY To Release EP/MLP 'Made In Hell'](https://knac.com/artillery-epmlp-madeinhell/) - Out May 15th Photo credit: John-Son Danish thrash metal pioneers ARTILLERY return to Mighty Music with the highly-anticipated mini-album “Made in Hell”. The release - available on vinyl (two color variants), CD and digital formats - features brand-new material alongside exclusive recordings, mixed by Benjamin Højer at Medley Studio and with drums tracked by Marco Angioni at Angioni - [CROSSBONE SKULLY RETURN WITH THE POWERFUL NEW ANTHEM  “WE’RE L.O.S.T.“](https://knac.com/crossboneskully-newanthem-werelost/) - BAND HEADED UP BY TOMMY HENRIKSEN (ALICE COOPER, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES) Crossbone Skully are back with the final blow to their Evil World Machine era, releasing their eagerly awaited new single "We're L.O.S.T" today (February 27). It's a raw reflection of Hollywood, otherwise known as the City of Angels, where dreams are broken by the abuse - [ANGEL’S 'HELLUVA BAND' ALBUM GETS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE ](https://knac.com/angel-helluvaband-50thanniversaryreissue/) - REMASTERED ON 180G VINYL AND CD WITH LIMITED BUNDLES SIGNED BY THE FOUR ORIGINAL SURVIVING MEMBERS Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel's outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid-'70s and early '80s. Discovered by KISS bass - [BEARTOOTH SHARES NEW SINGLE “FREE” ](https://knac.com/beartooth-newsingle-free/) - ON TOUR NOW AS DIRECT SUPPORT FOR BAD OMENS Photo Credit: Ashley Osborn Today, Beartooth return with a new single, “Free,” a seismic-sized song that is powerful, loud, and crushing in equal measure. The track was co-written and co-produced by Jordan Fish and marks both the band’s first new music since 2023 and the start of a bold new era after - [ATREYU Reveals New Album 'The End is Not the End'](https://knac.com/atreyu-newalbum-theendisnottheend/) - Set for Release on April 24th via Spinefarm; Shares New Video "All For You" Photo Credit: Sean Stiegeimeier Today, following the success of their recent singles “Dead” and "Ego Death," ATREYU are proud to announce their long awaited new studio album 'The End is Not the End,' set for release on April 24, 2026 via Spinefarm. To coincide with the announcement, the band also - [VOMITORY Ready New Album 'In Death Throes'](https://knac.com/vomitory-newalbum-indeaththroes/) - Out On April 10th Through Metal Blade Records; New Video/Single Now Playing Photo by Marcus Svensson Swedish death metal institution VOMITORY will unleash their punishing In Death Throes full-length on April 10th via Metal Blade Records. In any serious conversation about death metal, VOMITORY’s name is a must-mention. Formed in 1989, the band unleashed eight blistering albums between 1996 and 2011, - [METALITE Return With Brand-New Single “Our Time Has Come”](https://knac.com/metalite-newsingle-ourtimehascome/) - Band Sign Worldwide Deal With PERCEPTION Swedish modern power metal force METALITE have officially signed a worldwide contract with PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, marking a major new milestone in the band’s rapidly ascending career! Following the signing, the band have unleashed their brand-new single, “Our Time Has Come”, a high-energy anthem - [UFO ‘THE WILD, THE WILLING AND THE INNOCENT’ GETS EXPANDED, REMASTERED AND REISSUED ON DOUBLE CD AND TRIPLE VINYL](https://knac.com/ufo-thewildthewillingandtheinnocent-expanded-remastered-and-reissued/) - Out May 1st Chrysalis Records are proud to present the latest in the acclaimed UFO reissue series: the classic 1981 album ‘The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent’. Reissued on stunning 3LP tri-fold sleeve 180gm vinyl and 2CD Digipak formats on May 1st, 2026, the album now sounds more dynamic and detailed than ever, thanks to new - [SEPULTURA ANNOUNCE FAREWELL RELEASE 'THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING' EP](https://knac.com/sepultura-farewellrelease-thecloudofunknowing-ep/) - "The Place" Video Debuts As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal - [MONSTROSITY Unleash "The Atrophied" Single](https://knac.com/monstrosity-theatrophied-single/) - Screams From Beneath The Surface Album To Drop Next Month Photo by Tim Hubbard “The Atrophied” is the latest single from US death metal loyalists MONSTROSITY. The uncompromising track comes off the band’s Screams From Beneath The Surface full-length, set to drop on March 13th on Metal Blade Records. This vicious release – their first in seven years – - [CODY JASPER Announces New Studio Album 'Rock Is Dead'](https://knac.com/codyjasper-newalbum-rockisdead/) - Out April 10th Via Megaforce Records; Title Track Video Launches Photo credit: Brandon Wolford Texas-bred musical powerhouse Cody Jasper has released his new single “Rock Is Dead” and announced his third full-length album, also titled Rock Is Dead, will be released this spring. Due out April 10th via Megaforce Records, Rock Is Dead is a bold, genre-spanning statement that reclaims rock as a living, evolving art form, - [RISE AGAINST Release New Music Video "Damage Is Done"](https://knac.com/riseagainst-newvideo-damageisdone/) - North American Headlining Tour Kicks Off Next Week! Photo Credit: Mynxii White Chicago-based alternative punk rock band Rise Against released a new music video for their standout track “Damage Is Done” off their latest album Ricochet, streaming now via Loma Vista. “Damage is done is about how hurt is not something that can be reversed, so we can either - [FOREIGNER To Headline The Rock Legends Cruise XIV](https://knac.com/foreigner-headline-rocklegendscruisexiv/) - With Special Guest, Original Lead Singer Lou Gramm, Sailing February 2027 Photo Credit: Krishta Abruzzini Rock fans are in for a legendary experience as FOREIGNER, the iconic rock band behind some of rock’s most enduring anthems such as “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” “Urgent,” - [CRASHING WAYWARD Unveil New Video For “Holding For Dear Life”](https://knac.com/crashingwayward-newvideo-holdingfordearlife/) - Photo Credit: Shane O’Neal at SON Studios CRASHING WAYWARD are back with a powerful new chapter. The Las Vegas–based modern rock band today (February 25) have unveiled the video for their new gripping single “Holding For Dear Life” ahead of the track’s release this Friday (February 27) via Golden Robot Records. Watch the video, directed by Jack Banks, HERE and pre-save it now on all major streaming - [LAMB OF GOD CELEBRATE INTO OBLIVION WITH NATIONWIDE RELEASE WEEKEND LISTENING PARTIES AT INDEPENDENT RECORD STORES](https://knac.com/lambofgod-intooblivion-listeningparties/) - INTO OBLIVION ARRIVES ON MARCH 13 VIA EPIC RECORDS Photo Credit: Travis Shinn With Into Oblivion, Lamb of God’s tenth studio album and first since 2022, set to arrive March 13 via Epic Records, the band celebrate the new album’s release with nationwide listening parties from March 13 to 15. More than 140 record stores will host - [WICKED RELEASES NEW SINGLE "GO REBEL"](https://knac.com/wicked-newsingle-gorebel/) - OFF THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM In a world full of conflict, drama, and 30 second attention spans, WICKED is here to give it to you straight, with another single off their upcoming album “Go Rebel” is the theme song for those who have the passion to live their life loud and express themselves with no apology!Rock - [WAGE WAR ANNOUNCE 'IT CALLS ME BY NAME' EP](https://knac.com/wagewar-itcallsmebyname-ep/) - OUT APRIL 17 VIA FEARLESS RECORDS; BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR BRUTAL NEW SINGLE "SONG OF THE SWAMP" WAGE WAR — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — are thrilled to announce their forthcoming EP, titled It Calls Me By Name. The band will unleash the latest beastly addition to its catalog on April - [FLYLEAF Announces 20th Anniversary Tour With Lacey Sturm](https://knac.com/flyleaf-20thanniversarytour-withlaceysturm/) - American rock band Flyleaf announces their 20th Anniversary Tour featuring former lead vocalist Lacey Sturm. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city tour kicks off on Wednesday, July 8 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA making stops across the U.S. in Boston, Chicago, Houston and more before wrapping up in Anaheim at House of Blues on - [METALLICA CONFIRM LAS VEGAS SPHERE RESIDENCY](https://knac.com/metallica-lasvegassphere-residency/) - LIFE BURNS FASTER NO REPEAT WEEKENDS BEGIN OCTOBER 1st Following months of relentless rumors and fever pitch speculation, it was announced today that Metallica will debut its Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The highly-anticipated eight show run will take place on October 1 and 3, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, and 29 - [KAMELOT Announces 2026 North American And European Headline Tours + KAMFEST 2026](https://knac.com/kamelot-2026-northamerican-european-headlinetours/) - North American Headline Tour Featuring Support From VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and FROZEN CROWN Photo Credit: Nat Enemede The most innovative and prestigious band in modern progressive symphonic metal, unstoppable icons KAMELOT, have announced a massive year of international touring for 2026 – unveiling details on two headline tours (collectively dubbed the “Dark Asylum World Tour” and - [Transcend Into Oblivion: An Exclusive Interview With CHRISTIAN LARSEN Of NECROFIER](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-christianlarsen-necrofier/) - Photo by Brian Sheehan Christian Larson of NECROFIER joins Shane Lee for an exclusive KNAC.COM interview discussing the band’s crushing new album, the evolution of their sound, songwriting process, lyrical themes, and what to expect from the new album 'Transcend Into Oblivion' coming out on February 27th 2026 via Metal Blade records. Follow NECROFIER on - [CONJURER ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR](https://knac.com/conjurer-northamericantour/) - WITH SADNESS, SNOOZE, & PAINS Following the success of last Fall’s Unself LP (Nuclear Blast), UK heavyweights CONJURER are finally bringing their sonic devastation to North America. The 16-date onslaught launches May 22nd in NYC, carving a path through Montreal, Chicago, and Nashville before a final showdown in Philly on June 7th. Don't miss a stacked support bill featuring SADNESS, SNOOZE, and - [SOCIAL DISTORTION RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM 'BORN TO KILL'](https://knac.com/socialdistortion-newalbum-borntokill/) - OUT MAY 8th; NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ANNOUNCED Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner Orange County’s finest are back with a vengeance: Social Distortion’s long-awaited eighth album, Born To Kill, will be released May 8, 2026 via Epitaph Records. To pre-order the album and/or hear the hard-charging title track that’s been lighting up crowds at the band’s shows for - [BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME ANNOUNCE 31-DATE US TOUR](https://knac.com/betweentheburiedandme-31date-ustour/) - TOUR KICKING OFF MAY 15TH; Special Guests Include Imperial Triumphant, Fallujah, Thank You Scientist, and The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die Photo Credit: Randy Edwards Between the Buried and Me, who released their highly anticipated new album The Blue Nowhere in September 2025 via InsideOutMusic, are pleased to announce a - ['IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION' RELEASING IN THEATERS WORLDWIDE](https://knac.com/ironmaiden-burningambition-releasingintheaters/) - FROM MAY 7, 2026 Trafalgar Releasing today announces the official title, key artwork, and North American theatrical plans for the upcoming Iron Maiden feature documentary, now titled IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION. Documenting one of the most iconic journeys in music history - the film is set to hit theaters for a limited time only beginning - [LOUDER THAN LIFE 2026 Announces Full Artist Lineup](https://knac.com/louderthanlife-2026-fulllineup/) - September 17-20 In Louisville, KY At Kentucky Exposition Center Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY September 17, 18, 19 & 20 for its 12th edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival’s history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents. TOOL and Limp Bizkit join previously announced headliners My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden for an incredible four days - [PENNYWISE ANNOUNCES WEST COAST SPRING TOUR](https://knac.com/pennywise-westcoast-springtour/) - WITH SUPPORT FROM CIRCLE JERKS, H2O AND DFL Photo courtesy of Pennywise Pennywise hit the West Coast this May for a seven-date run through California and Arizona, joined by fellow punk mainstays Circle Jerks, H2O and DFL. Tickets for the upcoming run are on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time. An artist-presale begins today - [Get What You Deserve: An Exclusive Interview With TOM ANGELRIPPER Of SODOM](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-tomangelripper-sodom/) - ”‘Get What You Deserve’ is my personal favorite SODOM album…Andy Brings collected everything from this time, from this era…rehearsal material, some live mixing desk recordings, and all of this stuff.” George Dionne interviews SODOM frontman TOM ANGLERIPPER about the 2026 reissue of their 1994 album ‘Get What You Deserve’ for KNAC.COM. The reissue is set - [ROCKLAHOMA 2026 ANNOUNCES 20TH ANNIVERSARY LINEUP](https://knac.com/rocklahoma2026-20thanniversarylineup/) - SLAYER, GODSMACK, + PAPA ROACH TO HEADLINE The 20th Anniversary of Rocklahoma is officially locked and loaded. Taking place September 4, 5, and 6, 2026 at the Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, Rocklahoma returns with one of the most explosive lineups in its two-decade history.The three-day Labor Day tradition continues to deliver the loudest weekend of the year in America's heartland and - [BRITISH LION ANNOUNCE HISTORIC SHOW IN NASSAU](https://knac.com/britishlion-showinnassau/) - AHEAD OF THEIR APPEARANCE ON THE MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE 2026 BRITISH LION, led by Iron Maiden’s founder Steve Harris, return to the stage in 2026, with a very special show in a very special place. For the first time ever, they will be performing in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, a city that - [DANKO JONES Unveil Video For "I Love It Louder"](https://knac.com/dankojones-video-iloveitlouder/) - Announce European & UK Dates For The "Rising Tour 2026" Photo credit: Ole Martin Wold Following the release of their critically-acclaimed, twelfth studio album Leo Rising, Canada's DANKO JONES continue their roaring celebrations with the launch of the new music video for "I Love It Louder" and unveil dates for the "Rising Tour 2026". Released through PERCEPTION - [DEATH ANGEL ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 US TOUR](https://knac.com/deathangel-spring2026-ustour/) - PERFORMING 1990’S CLASSIC ALBUM ACT IIIIN ITS ENTIRETY Photo Credit: Edgar Salazar Thrash metal legends DEATH ANGEL have announced the second leg of their Act III US Tour. The excursion, featuring guests VIO-LENCE and INCITE, will kick off May 1st in Phoenix, AZ and will wrap June 21st in Santa Cruz, CA. Presale tickets are available now, and public onsale starts Friday. Artist - [LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Announces 2026 Line Up](https://knac.com/loudashellfestival-2026lineup/) - July 31st - Aug 2nd - Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta's Badlands - Drumheller, AB Renowned for unleashing one of Western Canada’s most punishing festival experiences, Loud As Hell Open Air Festival returns with another year of crushing performances, freak shows, burlesque acts, clinics, vendors, and, naturally, dinosaurs. Loud As Hell isn’t just a festival; it’s a - [RUSH ANNOUNCE 2027 TOUR DATES IN SOUTH AMERICA, UK & EUROPE](https://knac.com/rush-2027tourdates-southamerica-uk-europe/) - GEDDY LEE & ALEX LIFESON TO CELEBRATE50 PLUS YEARS OF RUSH MUSIC,THEIR LEGACY AND HONOUR LATE BANDMATE NEIL PEART Photo Credit: Richard Sibbald In 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees, GRAMMY® Award-nominated icons, and RUSH Co-Founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] announced their return to the stage for a very special FIFTY SOMETHING TOUR in Canada, - [TOMAHAWK (Feat. Duane Denison, Mike Patton, Trevor Dunn and John Stanier) Announce First Live Shows Since 2013](https://knac.com/tomahawk-firstliveshows-since2013/) - U.S. SUMMER TOUR FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS THE MELVINS Photo courtesy of Tomahawk Tomahawk return to the road this summer for their first live performances in 13 years, with the month-long U.S. run marking the band’s 25th anniversary and reuniting Tomahawk with labelmates the Melvins for their first tour together since 2003’s “Geek Show” trek. Featuring - [AUGUST BURNS RED SHARE VIDEO FOR EPIC NEW SINGLE "BEHEMOTH"](https://knac.com/augustburnsred-video-behemoth/) - BAND RETURN TO FEARLESS RECORDS CREDIT: Paxton Powell August Burns Red — Jake Luhrs (vocals); JB Brubaker (guitar); Brent Rambler (guitar); Dustin Davidson (bass); and Matt Grenier (drums) — need no introduction. For over two decades, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based act has been crafting its own unique brand of metalcore that has established ABR as one of the foremost acts in the genre. Their career milestones speak for themselves: Multiple - [CRIMSON GLORY Announce First New Album In 26 Years 'Chasing The Hydra'](https://knac.com/crimsonglory-firstnewalbum-26years-chasingthehydra/) - Out April 17th On BraveWords Records; Title Track Streaming Below BraveWords Records is excited to announce the new Crimson Glory album “Chasing The Hydra”, the first new album from Crimson Glory in 26 years. The album will be released worldwide on all digital services, CD and vinyl on April 17th. Alongside mainstay founding members Ben, - [SIEGE PERILOUS Unchain New Video For Title Track For Concept Album](https://knac.com/siegeperilous-video-titletrack-becomingthedragon/) - Becoming The Dragon Out March 27th Photographer Credit - Gii Astorga Colorado power‑metal storytellers Siege Perilous are unschackling the official music video for “Becoming the Dragon,” the climactic title track from their upcoming concept album "Becoming the Dragon," due out March 27, 2026.​The new video marks the band’s most ambitious visual project to date, capturing the album’s central transformation moment, where - [KISSING KAOS To Release Debut Album 'To Your Limit'](https://knac.com/kissing-kaos-to-release-debut-album-to-your-limit/) - Out May 1 Via Mighty Music; Video For "Yesterday's Kids" Launches What do you get when you combine punk rock influences with heavy melodic rock? KISSING KAOS is born and is set to release their debut album “To Your Limit” via Mighty Music. The album was produced by Andy Reilly (UFO, Bruce Dickinson, Cradle of Filth) at - [MYRATH UNVEIL THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR "SOUL OF MY SOUL"](https://knac.com/myrath-video-soulofmysoul/) - NEW ALBUM WILDERNESS OF MIRRORS OUT MARCH 27 Tunisian French metal innovators Myrath shine a new light on their recent single "Soul of My Soul" with the release of its official music video, adding a powerful new emotional layer to a song that has already deeply resonated with fans. Released two weeks ago, the track now gains renewed attention through - [NOTHING MORE, CATCH YOUR BREATH, ARCHERS, DOOBIE In Boston, MA With Photos!](https://knac.com/nothingmore-catchyourbreath-archers-doobie-bostonma/) - The Carnal Tour Stops At The House Of Blues On February 20th Band Photo Credit: Travis Shinn All LivePhotos By Leah Feder The time is 4pm and I am rushing out of work and on my way to the train station, during New England's weekly snowstorm. I somehow managed to get there early enough to - [SLIK HELVETIKA IS BACK WITH THE NEW FULL RELEASE 'WALK THROUGH FIRE'](https://knac.com/slikhelvetika-newrelease-walkthroughfire/) - Title Track Single Streaming Now One of the heaviest bands to emerge from the Philadelphia rock scene is Slik Helvetika. From the glory days of the Philadelphia and New Jersey rock scene of the 80s that spawned Cinderella, Britny Fox, Pretty Poison, John Eddie, and an entire laundry list of artists who went forward to - [ALEX COLE Continues To Build Momentum From His EP 'Swimming In The Honey Pot'](https://knac.com/alexcole-continuesmomentum-swimminginthehoneypot/) - 'Senior Moment' Photo Credit: Elizabeth Shatner/Diego Gonzales Acclaimed international artist Alex Cole continues to ignite the rock scene following the release of his EP, 'Swimming In The Honey Pot' (Unleash The Beast Music), available on all major digital platforms now. This five-track record not only captures the powerful and engaging sound that has made Alex - [NONPOINT Announce 'The Outta Control Tour'](https://knac.com/nonpoint-outtacontroltour/) - With Special Guests SOiL And Sumo Cyco NONPOINT have announced The Outta Control Tour, a high-energy U.S. run featuring special guests SOiL and Sumo Cyco. NONPOINT will be performing new material from their forthcoming album, giving fans an early taste of what’s next from the band while continuing to deliver the sound that has defined their career. This tour marks SOiL’s - [STEPHEN PEARCY Teases New Music With Snippet Of Song “Drive”](https://knac.com/stephenpearcy-teasesnewmusic-drive/) - From His Forthcoming 2026 Album STEPHEN PEARCY—the voice of RATT—has teased his upcoming sixth solo album by rolling out a snippet of the song "Drive". The track was written by PEARCY and features one of the album’s many special guests on lead guitar—someone whose name will soon be revealed. PEARCY and early RATT bassist (circa 81’) Matt Thorne co-produced the album, which will - [HARDLINE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM 'SHOUT'](https://knac.com/hardline-newalbum-shout/) - ON APRIL 17; BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "RISE UP" Photo Credit: Frank Kollbrunner It's impossible to tell the full story of Hardline's new studio album Shout without mentioning their 1992 classic Double Eclipse. After all, that was the moment when this exceptional hard rock act's unique artistic DNA was created — its first draft almost perfect. Since then, Hardline have released six studio - [POISON THE WELL SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "EVERYTHING HURTS"](https://knac.com/poisonthewell-video-everythinghurts/) - SPRING 2026 HEADLINE TOUR SET WITH SUPPORT FROM CONVERGE PHOTO: Sarai Kelley @photosbysarai POISON THE WELL will release PEACE IN PLACE, their first album in 16 years, on March 20 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here. Today, they share the video for new single "EVERYTHING HURTS." Watch it here. The song hones in on PTW's patented and signature quiet/loud dynamics, and it's - [HELL ON AIR FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP](https://knac.com/hellonairfestival-fulllineup/) - April 30 to May 3, 2026, at OC Molenhuis in Molenstede (Diest) The indoor metal festival Hell On Air proudly announces the full lineup for its 2026 edition. With the addition of the explosive American metal duo KrashKarma, the three-day program is now complete. The festival takes place from April 30 to May 3, 2026, - [PRIMAL FEAR Release Impelling New Single & Video "One"](https://knac.com/primalfear-newvideo-one/) - EU "Domination" Tour To Continue Next Month, More Dates Announced Photo credit: Roland Guth While the world remains being a restless place, metal commando PRIMAL FEAR is among the most reliable constants in these insecure times. Supporting their 2025 success album Domination on stages worldwide with a second European leg kicking off in London, UK on March - [AT THE GATES Reveal New Album 'The Ghost of A Future Dead'](https://knac.com/atthegates-newalbum-theghostofafuturedead/) - Out On April 24th Via Century Media Records; "The Fever Mask" Video Launches Swedish melodic death metal pioneers At The Gates have announced the release of their new album, The Ghost of a Future Dead -- out on April 24th via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2021's wildly adventurous The Nightmare of Being, this upcoming release marks a special - [THUNDERMOTHER Releases New Live Single, “Hellevator - Live In Huskvarna”](https://knac.com/thundermother-newlivesingle-hellevator/) - New Live Album, Live’n’Alive, Releases April 17 Photo Credit: Jenny Lund Swedish rock’n’roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER invites us to join one of their energetic live shows once more with a new single from their upcoming live album, Live’n’Alive, coming digitally on April 17, 2026 via Napalm Records. The second single off the thrilling first release with their new label is - [Rare SWEET Record With Original IRON MAIDEN Vocalist To Be Reissued By METALVILLE](https://knac.com/raresweetrecord-originalironmaidenvocalist/) - Reincarnation To Be Released April 10th Today, Sweet Metalville announces April 10th as the international release date for Sweet's Reincarnation. The legendary songs - recorded by Andy Scott, Mick Tucker, Paul Mario Day (Iron Maiden), Phil Lanzon (Uriah Heep), and Mal McNulty (Slade) - are available on an album again for the first time since 1989. Reincarnation also includes two previously unreleased bonus - [EXODUS Unleash Title Track "Goliath" From Upcoming Album](https://knac.com/exodus-titletrackvideo-goliath/) - 12th Studio Album Out March 20 Photo by Jim Louvau EXODUS have unleashed the colossal title track from their new album, Goliath, out March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records! Revealed today with an accompanying music video, “Goliath” simmers the tempo down with winding, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominous string work from violinist Katie Jacoby, coupled with intricate guitars - [BREAKING BENJAMIN Announce 2026 North American Tour](https://knac.com/breakingbenjamin-2026northamericantour/) - With Special Guests Chevelle, Starset & Kami Kehoe Multi-platinum rock powerhouse Breaking Benjamin announce their massive 2026 North American tour, with support from Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehoe. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off September 2 in Camden, NJ and will hit major markets across the U.S. and Canada before wrapping October 24 - [CHEZ KANE Shares New Single “Personal Rock N' Roll”](https://knac.com/chezkane-newsingle-personalrocknroll/) - New Studio Album 'Reckless' Out March 27, 2026 Photo Credit: Danny Rexon Today, CHEZ KANE proudly shares her new single and accompanying visualizer, “Personal Rock N' Roll," taken from her upcoming album, 'Reckless,' out on March 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. CHEZ comments: “'Personal Rock N’ Roll' is a reminder that the most powerful sound you can make is being yourself - [LOVEBITES Release New Album 'Outstanding Power' Digitally](https://knac.com/lovebites-newalbum-outstandingpower-digitally/) - Physical Products to be Released on May 8 Photo Credit: Kitetsu Takamiya / 67531graphics Japanese power metal quintet LOVEBITES are setting sail for new horizons by signing with Austrian metal label Napalm Records! In this new partnership, they are sharing their new album, Outstanding Power, effective immediately—at least digitally. Physical formats of their fifth album will be released - [POPPY ANNOUNCES 'CONSTANTLY NOWHERE' NORTH AMERICAN TOUR](https://knac.com/poppy-constantlynowhere-northamericantour/) - WITH LANDMVRKS AND THOUSAND BELOW Today, the incredible 2x GRAMMY-nominated transcendent singer, songwriter, and subversive performance artist, Poppy, announces her upcoming Constantly Nowhere North American tour. She’s joined by French metalcore group, Landmvrks, and post-hardcore band Thousand Below on the Live Nation promoted run. Tickets are first available with a CITI presale (details below). The Artist ticket presale begins at 12:00 PM - [NILI BROSH (Dethklok, Danny Elfman) UNVEILS NEW ALBUM 'EVENTIDE'](https://knac.com/nilibrosh-newalbum-eventide/) - DUE OUT MARCH 13 Photo Credit: Christina Russo For the past 16 years, since releasing her debut album only a year after graduating from the Berklee College of Music, guitarist extraordinaire NILI BROSH (Danny Elfman, Dethklok, Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil) has created memorable illustrative and emotional songs without words. She leaves the lyrics - [SHINEDOWN Announce: Massive 'Dance Kid Dance Act II' World Tour](https://knac.com/shinedown-announce-massive-dance-kid-dance-act-ii-world-tour/) - Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, DJ Rock Feed, and Those Damn Crows on various dates One of the biggest bands in the world, Shinedown, have announced they will be releasing their brand new studio album EI8HT on May 29th (via Atlantic Records) and have released new song “Safe And Sound.” In addition, - [NEKROGOBLIKON RETURN WITH 'THE BOILING SEA' EP](https://knac.com/nekrogoblikon-theboilingsea-ep/) - BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR "THE SECRET ELEPHANT" (FEAT. REEL BIG FISH) PHOTO CREDIT: Jeremy Saffer Goblin metal's least likely legends are back. After nearly two decades of chaos, cult stardom, and the viral mayhem of "No One Survives," Nekrogoblikon return with The Boiling Sea — the feral new EP that ushers in a historic era for the band. It - [DEATH DEALER Share Official Statement Regarding Ross “The Boss” Friedman](https://knac.com/deathdealer-officialstatement-rossthebossfriedman/) - All-star heavy metal band DEATH DEALER and Massacre Records are deeply saddened to share difficult news concerning guitarist and founding member Ross “The Boss” Friedman. The band has issued the following official statement:“We are devastated by the news that our brother, Ross the Boss, has been diagnosed with ALS. From the very first day this band came together, we have - [DETHKLOK Announce Spring 2026 Solo Headline Dates](https://knac.com/dethklok-spring2026-soloheadlinedates/) - Celebrating 20 years of METALOCALYPSE DETHKLOK announces a series of spring headline dates, bringing their full live show to select cities across the West Coast and Midwest. In addition to their upcoming co-headline tour with Amon Amarth, these newly announced performances give fans the opportunity to experience the band in a dedicated headline setting. Special guests will be - [ARCH ENEMY REVEAL NEW SINGER, DROP NEW SINGLE "TO THE LAST BREATH"](https://knac.com/archenemy-newsinger-newsingle-tothelastbreath/) - ANNOUNCE INTIMATE EUROPEAN CLUB SHOW RUN IN SUMMER 2026 Photo Credit: Patric Ullaeus Swedish extreme metal powerhouse Arch Enemy are charging into a new chapter as they unveil the first new musical piece after their latest album cycle with Blood Dynasty. The new single "To The Last Breath" is a testament to the band's legacy, and a step towards - [CRUISE TO THE EDGE 2026 ANNOUNCES FINAL LINEUP](https://knac.com/cruisetotheedge2026-finallineup/) - Limited cabins still available for this five-day/five-night voyage Cruise to the Edge (CTTE), the world’s premier progressive rock experience at sea, has announced the final artist lineup for its 10th anniversary voyage this March 4th-9th. Last July, promoter On the Blue Cruises, Inc. announced the five-day/five-night full-ship charter cruise is set to sail out of Miami, Florida aboard NCL’s Norwegian Pearl® and visit two ports: Key West, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas. Featuring - [TWILIGHT FORCE Drops New Single “Magic Of A New Dawn” ](https://knac.com/twilightforce-newsingle-magicofanewdawn/) - Band Signs With Napalm Records Photo by Henrik Neijman, Editing by Blackwald Mighty knights and acolytes, rejoice! Symphonic power metal masters TWILIGHT FORCE have signed a worldwide record deal with Austrian rock and metal powerhouse Napalm Records. This alliance, forged in mutual admiration, marks a thrilling new chapter in the band’s history. To celebrate this collaboration, the - [VENUS 5 UNVEIL NEW ALBUM TITLE TRACK VIDEO FOR “MARCH OF THE VENUS 5”](https://knac.com/venus5-newalbum-titletrackvideo/) - UPCOMING ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 20, 2026 International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the Club), Herma (Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari – are pleased to unveil the new single and official video, “March Of The Venus 5” , title track of their - [CROBOT FRONTMAN BRANDON YEAGLEY LAUNCHES PERFORMANCE-BASED MUSIC SCHOOL](https://knac.com/crobot-frontman-brandonyeagley-performancebasedmusicschool/) - IN HIS HOMETOWN OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Let There Be Rock Schools proudly announces the opening of Let There Be Rock School – Pottsville, a performance-based music education center co-owned by internationally touring musician Brandon Yeagley, frontman of the hard rock band Crobot—a band with multiple Top 20 Billboard-charting singles and a Top 10 Billboard hit with the - [MICHAEL SWEET Releases New Single “Lord” from Upcoming Solo Album](https://knac.com/michaelsweet-newsingle-lord/) - New Album 'The Master Plan' Set for Release on April 3rd Photo Credit: Pedro Blanco MICHAEL SWEET, the acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman for the multi-platinum rock band STRYPER, has just released his new single “Lord” - the second single from his upcoming solo album. His most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet, 'The Master Plan' is set for release - [FOREVER DEAF FEST 2026 Confirms YOUNG WIDOWS As Friday Headliner](https://knac.com/foreverdeaffest2026-youngwidows-fridayheadliner/) - Two-Day Event To Descend Upon Chicago April 10th And 11th The seventh edition of FOREVER DEAF FEST – set to descend upon Chicago on April 10th and 11th – is pleased to welcome Young Widows as their Friday headliner! Most recent offering, Power Sucker (2025, Temporary Residence) is the very reason that Young Widows are still a band after - [DOWN Drops Special Cover Of DR. JOHN’s “Right Place, Wrong Time”](https://knac.com/down-covervideo-drjohns-rightplacewrongtime/) - In Celebration Of Mardi Gras Photo by Metal Dave Media Iconic heavy metal supergroup DOWN returns with a special cover of Dr. John’s “Right Place, Wrong Time!” New Orleans native Dr. John was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. His music combined New Orleans blues, jazz, R&B, soul, and funk. "Right Place, Wrong Time" was the first - [OPETH, KATATONIA In Boston, MA With Photos!](https://knac.com/opeth-katatonia-bostonma/) - At The Orpheum Theater On Friday, February 6, 2026 ALL PHOTOS BY GEORGE DIONNE/@rockisgeorge Heading up to the Orpheum Theater to see OPETH and KATATONIA, I was trying to convince myself that it hadn’t actually been 22 years since I last saw OPETH. Come to find out it hadn’t actually been that long…it was 21 - [IRON SAVIOR Unleash New Video For A-HA Classic "Take On Me"](https://knac.com/ironsavior-newvideo-ahaclassic-takeonme/) - From Upcoming Cover Album Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy Due Out On March 27th Via PERCEPTION Hamburg-based power metal veterans IRON SAVIOR have just released a new video clip for their latest single, “Take On Me” - the band’s electrifying metal reworking of the classic A-HA hit. The track is taken from their highly anticipated cover album Awesome - [MISS MAY I SHARE FIRST NEW MUSIC OF 2026 WITH VIDEO FOR "DIE ON THE VINE"](https://knac.com/missmayi-newvideo-dieonthevine/) - PHOTO CREDIT: Nate Black Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY I are thrilled to share the first taste of new music for 2026. Today, they drop the video for new single "Die on the Vine," which is full of galloping guitars, plate-shifting breakdowns, and memorable melodies. Watch the video here. "'Die on the Vine' captures a mid-life reckoning — - [Midnight Blitz: An Exclusive Interview with TAILGUNNER](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-tailgunner/) - “I started to write ‘Midnight Blitz’ years ago, late 2021…I write in periods of three years.” - Bones Photo credit Tunde Valiszka George Dionne interviews TAILGUNNER bassist BONES and guitarist RHEA THOMPSON about their latest album MIDNIGHT BLITZ for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through Napalm Records and was produced by K.K. DOWNING (KK’S - [METAL CHURCH DROP VIDEO FOR “BRAINWASH GAME”](https://knac.com/metalchurch-video-brainwashgame/) - FROM THEIR 14TH STUDIO ALBUM DEAD TO RIGHTS Photo Credit: Rick Moyer West Coast thrash metal legends Metal Church have released the next piece of music from their 14th studio album, Dead To Rights, scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. “Brainwash Game” is a clinic in metal that the new lineup featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside - [INGESTED To Release Eighth Studio Album, 'Denigration'](https://knac.com/ingested-newalbum-denigration/) - May 8th Through Metal Blade Records; “Merciless Reflection” Video/Single Now Playing Photo by Jordan Burke UK technical death metal stalwarts INGESTED will release their Denigration full-length on May 8th via Metal Blade Records. For nearly two decades, Manchester’s INGESTED has stood as one of the UK’s most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with - [Rising Rockstar AUSTEN STARR Shares New Track "Until I See You Again"](https://knac.com/austenstarr-newtrack-untiliseeyouagain/) - Debut Album 'I Am The Enemy' Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl Photo Credit: Anthony Grassetti Today, rising rocker AUSTEN STARR is pleased to release her highly anticipated debut album, 'I Am The Enemy,' out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the release, the new single "Until I See You Again" is available now alongside an official visualizer, available below. On the new - [ONSLAUGHT & WARLORD Add New Shows For Their Co-Headlining North American Tour](https://knac.com/onslaught-warlord-newshows-coheadliningtour/) - Add Haunter As Support Act ONSLAUGHT and WARLORD announce two new shows on their upcoming North American tour; St Paul MN @ Turf Club on April 5th and Pensacola FL @ Handlebar on April 11th. Both shows are on sale now. They have also invited up-and-comers HAUNTER from Los Angeles as the support act. Tickets - [EVERGREY Ready 15th Studio Album, 'Architects Of A New Weave'](https://knac.com/evergrey-newalbum-architectsofanewweave/) - Out June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records Photo Credit: Patric Ullaeus EVERGREY, Gothenburg’s masterminds of melancholia, offer up another outburst of beautiful darkness and turn their inner fire into something unstoppable: their intense fifteenth album, Architects Of A New Weave, will be released on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records, just days before the band takes - [NEVERMORE Announce Signing To Reigning Phoenix Music & Forthcoming Show With New Line-Up](https://knac.com/nevermore-signing-reigningphoenixmusic-forthcomingshow/) - Photo credit: Ola Englund Legendary heavy metal powerhouse NEVERMORE have signed with Reigning Phoenix Music. The band also welcomes to the line-up Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on bass, and new vocalist Berzan Önen. To showcase the new lineup, NEVERMORE's first live appearance will take place on April 1st, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkey. On this new - [SAINT AGNES RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "GOOD BOY"](https://knac.com/saintagnes-video-goodboy/) - NEW ALBUM YOUR GOD FEARING DAYS ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN OUT MAY 29 Photo Credit: Scott Chalmers London's Saint Agnes release the video for the new single "Good Boy," the third track from the forthcoming album, Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin. Frontperson Kitty A. Austen explains, "'Good Boy' was written to be a scathing critique of obedient, subservient men who uphold - [PEELING FLESH Announces USA Headlining Tour ](https://knac.com/peelingflesh-usaheadliningtour/) - With Missing Link, Kruelty, Bayway As Support Photo credit: Taylor Sears / instagram.com/tnsphotographyllc After releasing their critically acclaimed EP PF Radio 2 last year, brutal death metal/slam crew Peeling Flesh are back in 2026 with a headliner in support of it. This May, PF will be hitting the USA with Missing Link, Kruelty and Bayway as openers, making this one tour not to be missed! Vocalist - [OBSCURA UNLEASH NEW VIDEO FOR "STARDUST"](https://knac.com/obscura-newvideo-stardust/) - A SONICATION WORLD TOUR 2026TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED German progressive metal innovators OBSCURA have released a brand-new music video for the track 'Stardust,' taken from their critically acclaimed album A Sonication, which arrived in February 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. The visually striking clip sets the stage for the band’s upcoming global trek and offers fans a first glimpse into the - [CHAD GRAY Adds More Dates To '30 Years Of Madness' Show](https://knac.com/chadgray-moredates-30yearsofmadness/) - To Celebrate MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Well my metal family… we sold out Vegas in just days! Still can’t believe it! I feel so grateful for you all. We decided to get with a few of our good friends and put together some more shows! You know I couldn’t get out there and not play The Machine - [DENNIS ATLAS Drops New Single, Video For "Violent Power"](https://knac.com/dennisatlas-newsinglevideo-violentpower/) - From His Upcoming Solo Album Principle, Out May 15th Dennis Atlas has announced the global release of his solo album titled PRINCIPLE on May 15 via MRI. Today, he shares the lead single “Violent Power”. The official video was shot and directed by Toto frontman Joseph Williams. To view, click here: https://youtu.be/TgK8vs0dR4g. The pre-order goes - [Hardcore Juggernauts PRO-PAIN Unveil New Album 'Stone Cold Anger'](https://knac.com/propain-newalbum-stonecoldanger/) - Releases May 15; Band Signs With Napalm Records Photo Credit: Pro-Pain Legendary New York hardcore juggernauts PRO-PAIN are starting a new era by signing with Napalm Records. With the new partnership comes a new release: their sixteenth studio album, Stone Cold Anger, will be out on May 15, 2026. The band’s first release in eleven years showcases their explosive - [Stoned Babies: An Exclusive Interview With ROD MORGENSTEIN Of VOICES OF EXTREME](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-rodmargenstein-voicesofextreme/) - “I left the world of Rock because I thought it was stupid.” George Dionne interviews VOICES OF EXTREME drummer ROD MORGENSTEIN about their upcoming album “Faith In Action” for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release later in 2026. VOICES OF EXTREME also features bassist Paul Ranieri and vocalist Don Chaffin (RIOT ACT). Morgenstein has - [GEOFF TATE In Houston, TX With Photos!](https://knac.com/geofftate-houstontx/) - The 'Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter' Tour Makes An Encore Performance At The House Of Blues On February 8th All Photos By Larry Petro/Petrofyed Photography The 'Operation: Mindcrime' album was released way back in 1988 and quickly became a smash hit for QUEENSRYCHE, establishing themselves as one of the top bands of their genre, - [MELVINS & NAPALM DEATH FORM HYBRID GROUP FOR NEW ALBUM, 'SAVAGE IMPERIAL DEATH MARCH'](https://knac.com/melvins-napalmdeath-newalbum-savageimperialdeathmarch/) - OUT APRIL 10 VIA IPECAC RECORDINGS The Melvins and Napalm Death join forces for Savage Imperial Death March (April 10, Ipecac Recordings), a true collaboration - not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands. The album shares its name with the bands’ Savage Imperial Death March tours from 2016 and 2025, but marks - [EXHUMED Shares “The Iron Graveyard” Music Video](https://knac.com/exhumed-theirongraveyard-video/) - Red Asphalt Full-Length To Drop February 20th On Relapse Records Photo by Ross Sewage “The Iron Graveyard” is the latest slab of sonic obliteration from gore metal masters EXHUMED. The track comes off the band’s impending Red Asphalt full-length, set for release on February 20th via Relapse Records. Offers EXHUMED’s Ross Sewage on “The Iron Graveyard,” “The hits keep coming, and - [DRACONIAN Announces 8th Studio Album, 'In Somnolent Ruin'](https://knac.com/draconian-newalbum-insomnolentruin/) - Out May 8, 2026 via Napalm Records; New Album Marks the Return of Singer Lisa Johansson to the Band Photo Credit: Therés Stephansdotter Björk The undisputed leader of the 2nd wave of Gothic Doom Metal, DRACONIAN, is finally back – and they return in better shape than ever! Their new studio album, In Somnolent Ruin, will creep its - [TOMBS Announces Northeast Headline Dates For March](https://knac.com/tombs-northeast-headlinedates/) - With Support From REPLICANT Photo by Mike Goncalves New Jersey experimental metal collective TOMBS will be embarking on a headlining run on the Northeast of the U.S. and Canada next month with support from REPLICANT! The trek will kick off on March 25 in Philadelphia, PA and will make its way North through the final stop in Albany, - [CORROSION OF CONFORMITY To Release Massive Double Album, 'Good God / Baad Man'](https://knac.com/corrosionofconformidoublealbum-goodgodbaadman/) - On April 3rd Via Nuclear Blast; “Gimme Some Moore” Video Launches Photo by Danin Drahos American heavy metal legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will release their long-awaited new double album, Good God / Baad Man, on April 3rd via Nuclear Blast! Much has gone down in the CORROSION OF CONFORMITY universe since their last album smacked us upside the head. Back in - [TAKING BACK SUNDAY Announces Summer Tour 2026](https://knac.com/takingbacksunday-summertour2026/) - With Special Guests Bayside Following a whirlwind 2025 that saw them touring across the country with Coheed and Cambria, rock band Taking Back Sunday is thrilled to get back on the road in 2026. The group has today announced that they will be touring this summer with special guests Bayside. The tour is set to kick off on May 31st in Dewey Beach, - [POWER METAL LEGENDS MASTERPLAN RETURN WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'METALMORPHOSIS'](https://knac.com/masterplan-newalbum-metalmorphosis/) - OUT JUNE 26 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL; FIRST SINGLE & VIDEO “CHASE THE LIGHT” DEBUTS Photo by Patric Ullaeus Power metal legends Masterplan are thrilled to announce their return with a new studio album, “Metalmorphosis”, set for release on June 26, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band share the new - [HELLRIPPER Unleashes Electrifying Title Track From Upcoming Opus, "Coronach"](https://knac.com/hellripper-titletrack-coronach/) - 'Coronach' is due March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records Photo by MM Photography Scotland's ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, is now unleashing the electrifying title track from his upcoming fourth studio album, 'Coronach,' which will be released worldwide on March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records, making it his debut to the label! - [ERIC JOHNSON Announces Spring U.S. Tour](https://knac.com/ericjohnson-spring-ustour/) - Texaphonic 2026 Tour Launches April 12th in Tallahassee, Florida Photo credit: Max Crace Legendary guitarist Eric Johnson, widely regarded as one of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past four decades, returns to the road this April for a wide-ranging U.S. tour. The spring run will take Johnson across the country with performances spanning the South, - [THE GEMS Release New Video, "Gravity" (feat. Tommy Johansson)](https://knac.com/thegems-newvideo-gravity/) - Second Album, Year Of The Snake, Out March 13 Photo Credit: Mikael Hulten THE GEMS are on their way to the top! With “Gravity” the Swedish trio reveals a new single off their sophomore album, Year Of The Snake (out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records). Electrifying and ambitious, THE GEMS invite Tommy Johansson (Majestica, ex-Sabaton) onto the 80s-inspired track, adding a new - [MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Updates Lineup with Five New Bands](https://knac.com/milwaukeemetalfestival-updateslineup-fivenewbands/) - IRON REAGAN + INCITE Move Days; Now announcing DEATH ANGEL (Performing 'Act III' Set), VIO-LENCE, GREEN JELLŸ, STILL STAYER + VACANT VOICEJust when fans thought it couldn't get any better, Milwaukee Metal Festival is pleased to now surprise everyone with five new additions to the lineup! As IRON REAGAN moves now to Saturday due to - [ZERO 9:36 Announces US Tour For April 2026](https://knac.com/zero936-ustour-april2026/) - With Elijah And Special Guest Downswing Photo Credit: Matthue Cole ZERO 9:36 is excited to announce a U.S. tour for April 2026 in support of his recently released EP, 'They Were Always Here.' The tour sees ZERO 9:36 hitting the road with Elijah, alongside special guest Downswing. Kicking off April 1st in Denver, CO at The Federal, the run tears across the United States before wrapping up April 28th in Roseville, CA at Goldfield - [Brutal Planet Records Announce LIZZY BORDEN’s 'The Murderess Metal Road Show' Returns](https://knac.com/brutalplanetrecords-lizzybordens-themurderessmetalroadshow-returns/) - Three Limited-Edition Vinyl Variants Few live albums capture spectacle, danger, and pure heavy-metal theater the way Lizzy Borden – The Murderess Metal Road Show does. Recorded at the height of the band’s rise, this ferocious live set documents Lizzy Borden in full command—blades flashing, crowds roaring, and American metal exploding from the Sunset Strip straight - [THE HU AND APOCALYPTICA ANNOUNCE 2026 SPRING TOUR](https://knac.com/thehu-apocalyptica-2026springtour/) - All Shows To Include Support From Special Guest The Rasmus The 2026 concert calendar just got even busier for Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu and Cello Metal standouts Apocalyptica as the bands announce today that they’ll be hitting the road together for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicks off on May 12 in Silver Spring, - [THE PRETTY WILD Release "zero.point.genesis" Video](https://knac.com/theprettywild-zeropointgenesis-video/) - New Album 'zero.point.genesis' Out Now Photo Credit - Joshua Shultz Rising metaphysical metalcore duo The Pretty Wild have released the official music video for "zero.point.genesis", the title track from their recently released album of the same name (via Sumerian Records). The band has also kicked off their first-ever, nearly sold-out UK/EU tour with Sleep Theory just this past weekend. Having - [FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL Reveals Final Lineup](https://knac.com/frontiersrockfestival-finallineup/) - May 1, 2, and 3, 2026, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan), Italy Following the recent announcement of GIANT’s original lineup reunion, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to reveal the full bill for the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, with the final bands now confirmed for the event, set to take place on May 1, 2, and 3, 2026, at - [SHIRAZ LANE Unveils New Video "Stone Cold Lover"](https://knac.com/shirazlane-video-stonecoldlover/) - New Album In Vertigo Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl Photo Credit: Juho Virinkoski / Rytmi Visuals Finnish rock band SHIRAZ LANE unveils their new single, “Stone Cold Lover,” taken from their latest studio album, ‘In Vertigo,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official music video, available below. The band shares: “The official music video for 'Stone Cold Lover' blends - [HASTE THE DAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'DISSENTER'](https://knac.com/hastetheday-newalbum-dissenter/) - THEIR FIRST SINCE 2015 + ARRIVES MAY 1 PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Pluimer HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn." They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop - [W.A.S.P. Announce the '1984 To Headless' 2026 North America Tour](https://knac.com/wasp-1984toheadless-northamericatour/) - With Special Guests KK’s Priest W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their first four albums. Tickets and VIP: www.WASPnation.com General - [HALESTORM, SORRY X In Lincoln, CA With Photos!](https://knac.com/halestorm-sorryx-lincolnca/) - At The Venue At Thunder Valley February 6th All Photos By Lisa Holt Photography Thunder Valley Casino Resort was roaring on February 6, 2026, as Halestorm rolled into Lincoln with rising rocker SORRY X in tow. From the first note to the final encore, the night delivered exactly what a HALESTORM show promises: power, precision, - [EVA UNDER FIRE DROP "MURDER SCENE" LYRIC VIDEO](https://knac.com/evaunderfire-murderscene-lyricvideo/) - BAND ON UPCOMING U.S. TOUR WITH JERIS JOHNSON + BUTCHER BABIES Photo Credit: Travis Shinn Listening to EVA UNDER FIRE (@evaunderfire) is like hard rock therapy, turning scars and demons into anthems of inner strength. Nowhere is that clearer than on the Detroit band's latest single, the sonically fierce and lyrically razor-sharp "Murder Scene," released today (February 6) via Better Noise - [NUCLEAR MESSIAH (FEATURING CHRIS POLAND) AND RICK WAKEMAN COLLIDE WITH “DICE AND THUNDER”](https://knac.com/nuclearmessiah-diceandthunder-video/) - Rick Wakeman has recorded with some of the greatest legends in rock history - David Bowie, Lou Reed, Cat Stevens, Al Stewart…yes, of course, Elton John, and both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. His latest excursion, however, might well be the heaviest record he has ever performed on. “DICE AND THUNDER,” the latest single by all-star metal/prog aggregation NUCLEAR MESSIAH, sees Wakeman join forces with former Megadeth maestro Chris Poland, Steve - [METAL ALLEGIANCE In Anaeim, CA With Photos!](https://knac.com/metalallegiance-anaeimca-withphotos/) - At The House Of Blues On January 22nd All Photos By Shane Lee/@_vulgardisplayofgaming Taking place at the House of Blues in Anaheim California on January 22, 2026, Shane Lee witnessed the absolute insanity that is the super group METAL ALLEGIANCE. And in this review he talks about why METAL ALLEGIANCE continues to stand out as - [HELLFEST 2026: Tales From The Pit…A Preview](https://knac.com/hellfest-2026-preview/) - By Tony Sanchez (@OculosCaecos) As June rolls around, the French metal pilgrimage returns: Hellfest 2026 is set to take over Clisson from June 18–21, 2026, for four days of unfiltered riffs, pits, and that unmistakable mud-and-beer baptism only this festival can deliver. This year’s theme, Tales From The Pit, couldn’t be more apt, because with - [KNAC.COM Recaps The 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise](https://knac.com/knac-recaps-70000tonsofmetalcruise/) - January 29th - February 2nd All Photos By Lisa Holt Photography Let me start by saying that this cruise is unlike any other, I have set sail on this cruise before and it's always a smashing time from the yearly Heavy Metal Beach Party on Miami Beach the day before we all set sail, to - [3 DOORS DOWN Vocalist BRAD ARNOLD Passes Away At The Age Of 47](https://knac.com/3doorsdown-vocalist-bradarnold-passesaway/) - Singer Had Recently Revealed He Was Battling Cancer Sad news today as it has been revealed that 3 DOORS DOWN vocalist Brad Arnold has died following a battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. The band confirmed the news via the following social media post: "With heavy hearts we share the news that Brad - [Don’t Think This Is Over: An Interview With PETER GOALBY](https://knac.com/interview-with-peter-goalby/) - “People knew that I auditioned, but people didn’t know I actually got the job [in RAINBOW]. I actually recorded “Since You’ve Been Gone”…I was fired by Richie [Blackmore].” Photo Credit: Juha Kivinen George Dionne interviews vocalist PETER GOALBY about his lost solo album DON’T THINK THIS IS OVER. The album, originally recorded in the late - [THE AMITY AFFLICTION ANNOUNCE NINTH ALBUM 'HOUSE OF CARDS'](https://knac.com/theamityaffliction-newalbum-houseofcards/) - OUT APRIL 24 VIA PURE NOISE; TITLE TRACK VIDEO LAUNCHES Photo Credit: Tom Brown Embracing a new chapter of artistry as a band,The Amity Affliction announce their long-awaited new studio album, HOUSE OF CARDS. Releasing via Pure Noise Records on April 24, HOUSE OF CARDS is the first full-length outing from The Amity Affliction to feature clean vocalist Jonny Reeves, who became a permanent addition - [THE WARNING & REGIONAL MEXICAN SUPERSTAR CARÍN LEÓN RELEASE NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “LOVE TO BE LOVED”](https://knac.com/thewarning-carinleon-video-lovetobeloved/) - THE WARNING MAKE SUPER BOWL APPEARANCE WITH NFL MEXICO ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8TH Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning team up with award-winning regional Mexican superstar Carín León on a brand new collaborative single and music video entitled “Love To Be Loved” out now via LAVA/Republic Records. Listen HERE, watch the music video HERE, and purchase a - [METAL CHURCH RETURN WITH 13TH STUDIO ALBUM 'DEAD TO RIGHTS'](https://knac.com/metalchurch-newalbum-deadtorights/) - FOR RELEASE ON APRIL 10 VIA RAT PAK RECORDS Photo Credit: Rick Moyer West Coast thrash metal legends Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, Dead To Rights, scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band’s latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick - [DONNIE VIE Releases “Plain Jane” 7-Inch & Digital Single](https://knac.com/donnievie-plainjane-7inch-digitalsingle/) - Limited vinyl release backed with cover of John Lennon's “Instant Karma” available alongside digital release Legendary rock/power-pop artist Donnie Vie has released the single, “Plain Jane,” on limited-edition 7-inch vinyl and across all major digital platforms. The release is backed with the B-side (a cover of John Lennon's “Instant Karma”) offering fans a double shot of Vie’s signature melodic grit and timeless songwriting. “Plain - [DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Strike Back With "Batter The Power" Video](https://knac.com/dirkschneider-theoldgang-batterthepower-video/) - Photo Credit: Eddi Bachmann Photography Another new video has arrived from the already released album “Babylon” by DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (released in October 2025, RPM). Following the strong impact of previous clips, with “It Takes Two To Tango” and “Hellbreaker” each surpassing one million views, the band now present the video for “Batter - [SKID ROW & SWEETWATER LAUNCH WORLDWIDE SEARCH FOR LEAD SINGER](https://knac.com/skidrow-sweetwater-worldwidesearch-leadsinger/) - Skid Row has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with USA company Sweetwater, the world’s leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, to search worldwide for their next lead vocalist. The collaboration invites singers from around the world to audition for the opportunity to front one of rock’s most enduring and respected bands. In 2026, Skid Row - [AYREON REVEALS THE STUNNING LIVE SPECTACLE '30TH ANNIVERSARY - AN AMAZING FLIGHT THROUGH TIME'](https://knac.com/ayreon-livespectacle-30thanniversaryanamazingflightthroughtime/) - OUT ON MAY 22 In September 2025, Tilburg in the Netherlands was once again transformed into Ayreon City, as six spectacular shows took over the 013 venue— or what is fast becoming known as “Home” by Ayreonauts around the world. All 15,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes, with fans traveling from an astonishing 71 - [Thrash Metal Outfit NUKEM Unleashes Music Video for Anthemic New Single, "Tactics of Terror"](https://knac.com/nukem-video-tacticsofterror/) - New Album The Grave Remains is due on April 10, 2026 via Redefining Darkness California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia - [KURT DEIMER Unveils New Album 'A Grog Is Born'](https://knac.com/kurtdeimer-newalbum-agrogisborn/) - Due Out May 8th; Releases New Video “Scared To Death” Photo credit: Ross Halfin Rising rock musician, actor, songwriter, and film producer Kurt Deimer has released his new single “Scared To Death” and announced his sophomore full-length album, A Grog Is Born, will be released on Friday, May 8th via his own Bald Man Records. “Scared To Death” is also the title of Deimer’s - [SYLOSIS DROP PSYCHOLOGICAL HEAVY HITTER VIDEO FOR "LACERATIONS"](https://knac.com/sylosis-video-lacerations/) - TAKEN FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUMTHE NEW FLESH OUT FEBRUARY 20TH SYLOSIS have revealed the third single from their fiercly anticipated record, The New Flesh, due to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is being hailed as a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force. Today's new single, the psychological heavy-hitter 'Lacerations', showcases SYLOSIS at a career apex - - [MAYHEM DROP NEW VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "REALM OF ENDLESS MISERY"](https://knac.com/mayhem-newvideo-realmofendlessmisery/) - DEATH OVER EUROPE HEADLINER TOUR UNDERWAY Photo Credit: Agnes Köhler, Nima Taheri, Joyce Van DoornEditing by: Daniele Valeriani Black metal's most influential and legacy-defining entity emerges once again with their seventh studio offering, Liturgy of Death. With this release, Mayhem reaffirm why they remain one of the most relentless pillars of extreme music. After more than four decades shaping the genre's evolution, - [TAILGUNNER Release New Video “War In Heaven” Feat. Grammy Winner Adam Wakeman](https://knac.com/tailgunner-video-warinheaven/) - New Album, Midnight Blitz, Produced by Metal Legend K.K. Downing, Out This Friday via Napalm Records Photo credit: Tunde Valiszka With the release of their sophomore album, Midnight Blitz, only a few days away, heavy metal band TAILGUNNER fires on all cylinders once again. “War In Heaven” is a ballad that truly proves their versatility – a powerful statement in the book - [MALEVOLENCE ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINE SPRING TOUR WITH GUILT TRIP](https://knac.com/malevolence-coheadlinetour-withguilttrip/) - WITH CHAMBER This spring, UK heavyweights MALEVOLENCE and GUILT TRIP are crossing the Atlantic to co-headline the 2026 'United Kingdom Metal and Hardcore Across North America 2026' tour. The journey begins March 31st in Detroit and spans 17 dates, including stops in Nashville, Houston, and two exclusive Canadian shows. The tour concludes in Milwaukee on April 23rd, - [EXODUS Finally Share Video for First Single, “3111”](https://knac.com/exodus-video-3111/) - Footage Was Too Brutal for YouTube; 12th Studio Album, Goliath, Releases March 20 Photo Credit: Jim Louvau Just last week, Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS announced their 12th studio album, Goliath. Their first album with singer Rob Dukes since 2010, the band’s Napalm Records debut, and the follow-up to their highest-charting record ever will be out March 20, 2026! - [STEPHEN PEARCY ANNOUNCES INITIAL DATES FOR “THE UNDERCOVER TOUR”](https://knac.com/stephenpearcy-initialdates-theundercovertour/) - THE 2026 ITINERARY TO BE HIGHLIGHTED BY PEARCY/DEMARTINI SHOWS As he continues to lay down tracks for his upcoming sixth solo album, STEPHEN PEARCY—the voice of RATT—has announced his initial tour dates for 2026. Billed as “The Undercover Tour,” the itinerary will be highlighted by performances with guitarist extraordinaire Warren DeMartini—his longtime bandmate in RATT and current touring partner—under the Pearcy/DeMartini moniker. The first date - [STAIND Announce Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour](https://knac.com/staind-breakthecycle-25thanniversarytour/) - Featuring Seether With Special Guests Hoobstank And Hinder Multi-platinum rock band Staind today announced their highly anticipated Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the groundbreaking album that cemented their place in rock history. The 25 date trek will feature Seether as direct support, with special guests Hoobastank and Hinder as openers, bringing together four - [POISON RUIN Announce New Album 'Hymns From The Hills'](https://knac.com/poisonruin-newalbum-hymnsfromthehills/) - Out April 3, 2026; Band Shares "Eidolon" Video Photo By Kat Bean Poison Ruin’s Hymns from the Hills ambitiously rewrites the very rules of what punk is capable of achieving, pushing their sound into expansive new terrains without sacrificing an ounce of the bleak symbolism and uncompromising aggression that first established them as an urgent new voice - [SLEEP THEORY SHARE VIDEO FOR "WORDS ARE WORTHLESS"](https://knac.com/sleeptheory-video-wordsareworthless/) - BAND'S DEBUT ALBUM AFTERGLOW OUT NOW VIA EPITAPH RECORDS PHOTO CREDIT: Jonathan Weiner Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — had a meteoric 2025. They released their debut album, Afterglow, produced by David Cowell and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Architects), last spring. The album, described by Revolver as an "exciting mix of metalcore, pop and - [BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCE LEG ONE OF SUMMER 2026 'LET IT ROAR' TOUR](https://knac.com/buckcherry-legone-2026-letitroartour/) - LIVE "ROAR LIKE THUNDER" MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES TODAY Continuing to support their 11th album Roar Like Thunder,Buckcherry announce today leg one of their summer tour commencing May 2 at the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland and ending May 31 at The Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City. This leg includes Buckcherry's first appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals in Daytona Beach, Florida and Columbus, - [Thrash Metal Veterans HEATHEN Sign With Napalm Records](https://knac.com/heathen-signwithnapalmrecords/) - New Single, “Never A God”, Out Now; Video Streaming Now Photo credit: Ty Fox Bay Area thrash metal veterans HEATHEN have begun a new era, joining forces with Napalm Records. With a new album in the works as well, the San Francisco icons kick off the new partnership with a special treat for their loyal fans. Digging deep - [ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES THROUGH MUSIC  ](https://knac.com/rocknrollfantasycamp-celebrates30years/) - Photo Credit: Hugo Casanova For 30 years, Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has done something no one thought possible — bringing everyday musicians into rehearsal rooms, studios, and onto stages with the greatest rock legends of all time. Founded by music industry veteran David Fishof, Rock Camp has become a global phenomenon, uniting thousands of - [MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2026 HEADLINE 'THE SWEAT AND BLOOD TOUR'](https://knac.com/motionlessinwhite-2026-thesweatandbloodtour/) - Support From Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress PHOTO CREDIT: Acacia Evans MOTIONLESS IN WHITE just dropped their brand new single and video "AFRAID OF THE DARK," and it's a master class in the band's blend of dark hard rock. The band also announces The Sweat and Blood Tour, with support from Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, - [SEVENTH WONDER RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “ETERNAL FLAME”](https://knac.com/seventhwonder-newsingle-eternalflame/) - WITH NEW VOCALIST MATTIAS OLOFSSON Photo Credit: Johan Larsson Swedish progressive metal masters Seventh Wonder are thrilled to announce their return with a new single, “Eternal Flame”, a revisited version of John Norum’s hit, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The song marks an exciting new chapter in the band’s journey, featuring their new lead - [HYPERSPACE METALFEST Announces Full 2026 Lineup](https://knac.com/hyperspacemetalfest-full2026lineup/) - Vancouver - April 16-17 (The Cobalt), April 18 (Rickshaw Theatre) Vancouver, B.C.’s leading melodic and power metal festival, HYPERSPACE METAL FEST, is gearing up for its 7th edition after another year packed with unforgettable, high‑energy performances. Taking place at The Cobalt on April 16 and 17, and at the Rickshaw Theatre on April 18, the festival has unveiled its - [KEVIN STEELE RELEASES LYRIC VIDEO FOR “SNAKE CHARMER”](https://knac.com/kevinsteele-lyricvideo-snakecharmer/) - FROM HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM ONE THING LEFT TO DO Kevin Steele recently announced his first solo album, One Thing Left To Do, that will be released on February 27, 2026, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. The first single “Snake Charmer” is out now on digital services and Kevin now releases the lyric video for the - [WARRANT’S 1996 RELEASE 'BELLY TO BELLY VOL. 1' IS CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY](https://knac.com/warrant-bellytobellyvol1-i30thanniversary/) - WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 180G VINYL IN TWO COLOR VARIATIONS THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT Warrant was formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double - [OPETH Announce 'The Last Will And Testament' Latin American Tour – Part 2](https://knac.com/opeth-thelastwillandtestament-latinamericantour-part2/) - Swedish progressive metal icons OPETH have announced their highly anticipated return to Latin America in 2026, bringing "The Last Will and Testament Latin American Tour – Part 2" to audiences across the region. Renowned for their fearless creativity and uncompromising live performances, OPETH’s relationship with Latin American audiences has long been defined by passion and intensity. Over - [PROPHETS OF ADDICTION RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO for TRACK "SLIPPIN’ AWAY"](https://knac.com/prophetsofaddiction-musicvideo-slippinaway/) - From The Album FACE THE MUSIC, Now Available On Vinyl West Coast based glam, punk 'n' rollers PROPHETS OF ADDICTION have released the new music video for the track "Slippin’ Away" from their latest album "Face the Music" through BraveWords Records. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/nuPsj57wBqs Speaking about the new single “Slippin’ Away” lead singer Lesli Sanders said, - [GODSMACK Announce THE RISE OF ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026](https://knac.com/godsmack-theriseofrock-worldtour-2026/) - With Stone Temple Pilots And Special Guest Dorothy Today, multi-platinum rock titans Godsmack announced their massive GODSMACK — THE RISE OF ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026, a sprawling North American run featuring special guests Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will bring Godsmack’s signature high-octane live show to amphitheaters nationwide. The tour - [ATREYU Drops New Video For "Ego Death"](https://knac.com/atreyu-newvideo-egodeath/) - Spring Tour Announced Supporting Sevendust Photo Credit: Sean Stiegeimeier Today, following the success of their recent single “Dead,” ATREYU return with “Ego Death,” a bruising but cathartic new track that digs into the idea of shedding who you were to become who you’re meant to be. Built on crushing riffs, a surging groove, and a massive, melodic - [JOHN SYKES NEW SINGLE "MY GUITAR" TO BE RELEASED](https://knac.com/johnsykes-newsingle-myguitar/) - Out February 13th Via Golden Robot Records Golden Robot Records is proud to announce the upcoming release of ‘My Guitar’, a powerful and deeply personal single from the late John Sykes, available on all major streaming platforms on February 13. ‘My Guitar’ was recorded and updated during the sessions John worked on after signing with Golden Robot Records and forms part of the creative body - [THE BLACK CROWES, WHISKEY MYERS Announce Massive Co-Headlining 'Southern Hospitality' Tour](https://knac.com/theblackcrowes-whiskeymyers-southernhospitalitytour/) - Genre-defying rock legends The Black Crowes today announce their massive co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour with modern rock’s boundary-pushing powerhouse Whiskey Myers, along with opener Southall. Dominating rock careers forged via stage-shaking performances, this tour promises no bullshit — just a high-voltage rock-n-roll collision from the hardest-hitting bands in music today. Spanning more than 40+ cities, - [BODYSNATCHER Announces New Album 'Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home'](https://knac.com/bodysnatcher-newalbum-hellisherehellishome/) - Out Friday, April 10 via MNRK Heavy; "The Maker" Video Launches Photo Credit: Alyssa Morea South Florida deathcore mainstays Bodysnatcher have today announced their upcoming new album 'Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home' out on Friday, April 10 (via MNRK Heavy). The full-length will be the band's latest body of new music since 2024's acclaimed EP, 'Vile Conduct'. In celebration of the announcement, - [NECROFIER Unleashes "Fires Of The Apocalypse, Light My Path III" Video](https://knac.com/necrofier-firesoftheapocalypselightmypathiii-video/) - Transcend Into Oblivion Full-Length To See Release February 27th On Metal Blade Records Photo by Brian Sheehan "Fires Of The Apocalypse, Light My Path III" is the latest single from Houston, Texas-based black metal alchemists NECROFIER. The track comes by way of the band's smoldering new full-length, Transcend Into Oblivion, set for release February 27th on Metal Blade Records. - [AGNOSTIC FRONT Unleashes Lyric Video For "You Say"](https://knac.com/agnosticfront-lyricvideo-yousay/) - Announces European Leg Of "Echoes In Eternity" Tour NYC’s legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official lyric video for “You Say”, off of their latest album, Echoes In Eternity. Ferocious and energetic, the song captures the band's trademark spirit of defiance in the face of hypocrisy. Powerful gang vocals drive this anthem of revolt, - [DARKTHRONE - 'THE FIST IN THE FACE OF GOD' – BOX SET COMING](https://knac.com/darkthrone-thefistinthefaceofgod-boxset/) - RELEASING MARCH 6TH Initially forming under the moniker of Black Death back in 1986, the star of Darkthrone has ascended with reverence & a degree of infamy over the course of four decades, to become one of the most notable metal bands to have emerged from Norway. Highly inspirational to a whole generation of bands, - [FROM ASHES TO NEW RELEASE NEW SONG AND VIDEO FOR “VILLAIN”](https://knac.com/fromashestonew-newvideo-villain/) - U.S. TOUR WITH BLACK VEIL BRIDES SET TO LAUNCH APRIL 25 IN RIVERSIDE, CA For years, FROM ASHES TO NEW (@FromAshesToNew) has captured the hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide, making impact with a distinctive amalgam of alt metal combined with songs that bracingly capture their generation’s anxieties. They’re a band that doesn’t run from the - [Red Asphalt: An Exclusive Interview With ROSS SEWAGE Of EXHUMED](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-rosssewage-exhumed/) - Get ready, gore metal maniacs! In this exclusive interview for KNAC.COM, Shane Lee from Vulgar Display of Gaming talks with Ross Sewage (of Exhumed, Impaled, Cold Slither) to dig into the new Exhumed album Red Asphalt and the 2026 Exhumed tour through North America and Europe! Be sure to stay up to date and follow Ross - [PATRIARCHS IN BLACK Set For New Covers Album 'Completely Covered in Black'](https://knac.com/patriarchsinblack-coversalbum-completelycoveredinblack/) - Release Date is February 13 NoLifeTilMetal Records is kicking off 2026 with a loud bang of the drums, killer guitar riffs and some killer vocals as we are excited to announce the release of the brand new full length album from Patriarchs in Black ‘Completely Covered in Black’ Patriarchs In Black was started at the end of 2021 - [SEPTICFLESH Celebrate 15 Years Of 'The Great Mass' With Special Anniversary Reissue](https://knac.com/septicflesh-15yeaofthegreatmass-specialanniversaryreissue/) - New vinyl edition gives standing-O to the titans of symphonic death metal Photo Credit: Jon Simvonis Since the ‘90s, Septicflesh have elevated death metal to a fine art. Alongside their Athenian brothers-in-arms Rotting Christ and Nightfall, real-life flesh and blood Spiros and Christos Antoniou rose from the Greek underground alongside virtuoso shredder Sotiris Vayenas. After the trio - [SEVENDUST RELEASE NEW VIDEO “IS THIS THE REAL YOU“ ](https://knac.com/sevendust-newvideo-isthistherealyou/) - FROM THEIR 15th STUDIO ALBUM ONE Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann One week after announcing their 15th studio album ONE, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendust return with their first new music of 2026, releasing the powerful new single “Is This The Real You.” The track showcases the unmistakable sound that has propelled the band to the top of rock radio throughout - [MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Reveals Final Festival Lineup](https://knac.com/milwaukeemetalfestival-2026-finalfestivallineup/) - Now announcing MACHINE HEAD, Two Sets from NAPALM DEATH, GENERATION KILL (Feat. Rob Dukes of Exodus), CREEPING DEATH + HEAVY // HITTER Milwaukee Metal Festival is now pleased to reveal the final wave of bands, now completing the already stacked lineup! The festival is now announcing MACHINE HEAD, Two Sets from NAPALM DEATH, GENERATION KILL (Feat. Rob Dukes of Exodus), CREEPING DEATH + HEAVY - [POWERWOLF Release Live Version Of “1589”](https://knac.com/powerwolf-liveversion-1589/) - New Live Album, Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle), Out February 13 Photo Credit: VDPictures POWERWOLF light a literal pyre with the fourth single off their monumental upcoming live album, Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle), out February 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. “1589”, originally released on their #1 album Wake Up The Wicked (2024), is one of many highlights of the live album’s captured - [WINTERFYLLETH Unveil New Album, 'The Unyielding Season'](https://knac.com/winterfylleth-newalbum-theunyieldingseason/) - Out March 27; Band Signs with Napalm Records; Video For “Heroes of a Hundred Fields” Launches Photo Credit: Aaron Scott Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of the UK’s black metal legends, WINTERFYLLETH. To celebrate this new partnership, the band unveils a new album, The Unyielding Season, set for release on March 27, 2026. Making - [MOTIONLESS IN WHITE RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO "AFRAID OF THE DARK"](https://knac.com/motionlessinwhite-newsingle-afraidofthedark/) - BAND TOURING WITH BRING ME THE HORIZON THIS SPRING PHOTO CREDIT: Acacia Evans AFRAID OF THE DARK," which is accompanied by an official music video. Listen to the song here. Watch the video here. "AFRAID OF THE DARK" connects MIW's past, present, and future — mixing metallic fury with electronic embellishments. The result is a fist-in-the-air anthem - [NAPALM DEATH Announces North American Tour](https://knac.com/napalmdeath-northamericantour/) - With Special Guests Deadguy & Primitive Man On Select Dates Photo Credit: Jelena Jakovljevic English grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH are excited to announce a massive North American tour this coming spring. The tour will feature special guests Deadguy and Primitive Man on select dates. The run kicks off May 7th in Daytona Beach, FL at the iconic Welcome to Rockville before tearing across North America and concluding June - [HEAVY PETTIN RELEASE VIDEO FOR “FAITH HEALER (KILL MY DEMONS)”](https://knac.com/heavypettin-video-faithhealer/) - NEW ALBUM ROCK GENERATION OUT NOW Photo Credit: Paul Drozdz The Scottish rock warriors Heavy Pettin unleash the haunting new video for ‘Faith Healer (Kill My Demons)’ taken from their recently released album Rock Generation, out now via Silver Lining Music. Listen/Order at this location. Guitarist Dave “Davo” Aitken comments “‘Faith Healer (Kill my Demons)’ has emerged as a band and fan favourite that really - [BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce 2026 Headline Tour ](https://knac.com/black-veil-brides-announce-2026-headline-tour/) - From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls Will Provide Support Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner After making headlines 2 weeks ago with the release of their latest single “Certainty,” Black Veil Brides are announcing their first headline 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 - [Album Review: THE VEER UNION ‘Reinvention’](https://knac.com/albumreview-theveerunion-reinvention/) - Arising Empire Records When a band titles a record ‘Reinvention’, expectations are naturally high. It’s a bold declaration, and in many ways, THE VEER UNIONlives up to it. With this upcoming release on Arising Empire Records, the band delivers a fresh twist on their familiar sound. While it may not eclipse the raw urgency of - [UADA Announces New Acoustic Album, 'Interwoven'](https://knac.com/uada-newacousticalbum-interwoven/) - Out April 10 via Eisenwald Records; Band Drops NIRVANA Cover Of "Something in the Way" Photo by by Peter Beste Enigmatic black metal masters UADA are pleased to now reveal that their upcoming acoustic album, 'Interwoven,' will be released on April 10 via Eisenwald Records. The album represents an acoustic journey tracing one song from each chapter of UADA's discography as well - [CRYPTOPSY To Headline The 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour](https://knac.com/cryptopsy-headline-2026decibelmagazinetour/) - With NECROT, FULCI + BLOOD MONOLITH After nearly three and a half decades of brutal technical supremacy, Cryptopsy are still insatiable. The most vile band in death metal finished off last year by cracking year-end lists at Decibel, Metal Injection, BangerTV, No Clean Singing and other outlets with their latest Billboard-shaking album An Insatiable Violence. Now, as they continue to bang heads on - [CROWBAR To Join EYEHATEGOD For Second Leg Of US Co-Headlining Tour This Spring](https://knac.com/crowbar-join-eyehategod-secondleg-us-coheadliningtour/) - Photo by Robin Windstein Louisiana metal legends CROWBAR – led by riff lord and vocalist Kirk Windstein with guitarist Matt Brunson, drummer Tommy Buckley, and returning bassist Pat Bruders (Down, ex-Goatwhore) – will join their brethren in Eyehategod for the second leg of their US co-headlining tour this Spring. The journey begins on March 19th in Baton - [CLOSE ENEMIES, KAMENAR In Largo, FL With Photos!](https://knac.com/closeenemies-kamenar-in-largofl/) - At Largo Cultural Center All Photos By Travis Failey Photography Sometimes in life, you’re simply pulled toward a moment—an event that feels unavoidable, especially when a sports or music legend comes to town. Friday night at the Largo Cultural Center was one of those moments for me and many others, as Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton - [WEEDEATER Announce 2026 U.S. Tour](https://knac.com/weedeater-2026-ustour/) - With Support From CONAN Another new year brings resolutions for the future. But thankfully, Weedeater are happy to keep on grinding. After gassing up the ol’ dusty trail with Melvins, Napalm Death and Baroness last year, Cape Fear’s legendary cultivators of weed metal are lighting up 2026 with a fresh batch of tour dates.Starting at the end - [POP EVIL RELEASE BLISTERING NEW SINGLE “THE DECAY”](https://knac.com/popevil-newsingle-thedecay/) - WHAT REMAINS (MIDNIGHT EDITION) ARRIVES MARCH 27, 2026 Photo Credit: Nick Fancher To mark the one-year anniversary of their acclaimed album What Remains, Pop Evil announce the release of What Remains (Midnight Edition), arriving March 27, 2026. The band’s new single, “The Decay,” is out today after premiering on SiriusXM Octane yesterday. The track is a riff-forward modern - [EDGE OF PARADISE Unveil Official Video for “Martyr (Monster)”](https://knac.com/edgeofparadise-officialvideo-martyrmonster/) - Latest Album Prophecy Out Now Photo credit: Jack Lue Los Angeles–based cinematic hard rock visionaries EDGE OF PARADISE unveil a striking new music video for “Martyr (Monster)”, cut from last year's smash hit album Prophecy. Delving deeper into the band’s immersive sci-fi universe, the narrative-driven visual experience features the first performance of new keyboardist, Alex Nasla, and a second act - [NERVOSA Announces New Album 'Slave Machine'](https://knac.com/nervosa-nalbum-slavemachine/) - Releases April 3; Title Track Video Out Now Photo Credit: Akis Zaralis Metal heroines NERVOSA announce their new album: Slave Machine will be unleashed on April 3, 2026 via Napalm Records! Their sixth album shows the Brazil-based modern thrash metal band releasing their inner beasts at staggering speed and with formidable emphasis. Having performed at the biggest metal festivals worldwide, - [CHAD GRAY Presents '30 Years of Madness' Show](https://knac.com/chadgray-30yearsofmadness-show/) - ORIGINAL VENUE SOLD OUT! VENUE UPGRADED TO FREMONT COUNTRY CLUB “Well Metal kids I figured that Backstage Bar and billiards would sell out and eventually we would move the show to the bigger room (Fremont Country club) next door. But before I went to bed on the day I announced the show? Didn’t see that - [JOHN CORABI Shares New Single "When I Was Young"](https://knac.com/johncorabi-newsingle-wheniwasyoung/) - New Album New Day Due Out on April 24 Photo Credit: Jeff Fasano Today, rock icon JOHN CORABI is pleased to share his new single "When I Was Young," taken from his upcoming debut full-length solo album 'New Day,' due out on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. "When I Was Young" arrives alongside an official visualizer, available below. On the new track, JOHN shares: "'When I Was Young' is - [ALICE COOPER ANNOUNCES SPRING 2026 HEADLINE TOUR](https://knac.com/alicecooper-spring2026-headlinetour/) - Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame and music icon ALICE COOPER has been bringing his thrilling theatrics to audiences of all ages for decades, drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock. He will return to stages this spring on his headline "Alice's Attic" tour, which kicks off on April 14 in San Antonio, Texas and - [THE GATHERING And Five Additional Acts Announced For Næstved Metalfest 2026](https://knac.com/thegathering-fiveadditionalacts-naestvedmetalfest2026/) - 27-29 August 2026 The headliner of Næstved Metalfest 2026 is none other than Dutch legends THE GATHERING, who will perform a special concert focusing on their iconic masterpiece “Mandylion”. THE GATHERING and this very album, originally released 31 years ago, became the soundtrack of an entire generation. With Anneke van Giersbergen back at the helm, - [Tone Deaf Touring Presents: ONSLAUGHT & WARLORD “The Force From Hell & Deliverance Tour 2026” North American Tour – USA & Canada: Part 01](https://knac.com/onslaught-warlord-theforcefromhell-deliverancetour2026-northamerica/) - Kicking Off At Hell's Heroes March 18th Legendary UK thrash metal pioneers ONSLAUGHT have announced their long-awaited return to North America, unveiling a tour alongside epic US metal icons WARLORD for Spring 2026. Marking their first North American headline tour in over a decade, ONSLAUGHT return with a devastating “Force From Hell” set, drawing heavily from their seminal first - [THE HU RELEASE THUNDEROUS NEW SONG “THE REAL YOU”](https://knac.com/thehu-release-newsong-therealyou/) - SUPPORTING ROB ZOMBIE AND MARILYN MANSON THIS SUMMER Innovative Mongolian rock group and global phenomenon The HU continue to push the limits of rock and bring the world along with them on their latest single “The Real You,” out today (January 23) via Better Noise Music. With this new song, they’re bringing Western music components to - [OPETH - Release New Performance Video For “§7”](https://knac.com/opeth-newperformancevideo-7/) - From The Last Will And Testament Swedish progressive metal legends OPETH return with a powerful new performance video for “§7,” a key track from their critically acclaimed album The Last Will and Testament. The video captures the band in raw, commanding form, spotlighting the precision, atmosphere, and emotional weight that define OPETH at this stage of their - [JARED JAMES NICHOLS Announces New Album 'Louder Than Fate'](https://knac.com/jaredjamesnichols-newalbum-louderthanfate/) - Out June 5th via Frontiers Music Srl; Video For "Pretend" Launches Photo Credit: Eric Ahlgrim Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce the upcoming release of JARED JAMES NICHOLS' fourth studio album, 'Louder Than Fate.' Due out on June 5, 2026, this new album is easily the guitarist, singer, and songwriter's most powerful and fully realized statement to date. Raw, unapologetic, - [KNAC.COM Recaps The Un40blvbl 40th Anniversary Celebration](https://knac.com/knaccom-recap-un40blvbl40thanniversarycelebration/) - At The Whisky A Go Go All Photos By Shane Lee/@_vulgardisplayofgaming Un40blvbl, KNAC is back on the radio airwaves and to celebrate, A HUGE party was thrown at the Whisky A Go Go to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. A slew of guests and performances as well as a benefit for the ROCK AGAINST MS FOUNDATION. - [LEAVES’ EYES Release Epic Music Video For New EP Title Track “Song Of Darkness”](https://knac.com/leaveseyes-video-songofdarkness/) - Album Out March 6, 2026 Via Reigning Phoenix Music LEAVES’ EYES open a new chapter in 2026 with the release of their upcoming EP Song Of Darkness! The band now unveils the title track and EP opener together with an epic new video, offering the first full glimpse into this next creative cycle. Recorded at Mastersound - [BLEED FROM WITHIN REVEAL AUDIOTREE SESSION LIVE & UNEDITED](https://knac.com/bleedfromwithin-audiotreesession-liveunedited/) - Scottish metal heavyweights, Bleed From Within, are proud to reveal their live Audiotree Session. The band filmed the one take performance during their 2025 North America tour supporting Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium, featuring songs from their latest album Zenith and more. Audiotree are renowned for showcasing talented musicians from around the world. Their channel has become a cornerstone, capturing intimate studio performances - [MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST Announces 2026 Lineup](https://knac.com/moshtherock-islandmetalfest-2026lineup/) - At Fred Milne Park in Sooke, BC on Sunday, August 9, 2026 Vancouver Island is set to shake when Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest 2026 takes over Fred Milne Park in Sooke, BC on Sunday, August 9, 2026. This all-ages, family-friendly outdoor metal festival brings together a stacked lineup of international, national, and regional talent for a full - [SODOM RELEASE NEW VIDEO AND SINGLE FOR REMIXED VERSION OF "JABBA THE HUTT"](https://knac.com/sodom-newvideo-remixedversion-jabbathehutt/) - DELUXE EXPANDED RE-ISSUE EDITIONS OF THEIR CULT 1994 ALBUM ‘GET WHAT YOU DESERVE’ RELEASED ON NOISE/BMG ON FEBRUARY 27th 2026 Sodom’s, 1994 album Get What You Deserve didn’t stick to any of the rules of the era. "We just wanted to sound completely nuts — full-on, in-your-face madness - it was pure Sodom just not giving - [DEF LEPPARD RELEASE NEW SINGLE “REJOICE”](https://knac.com/defleppard-newsingle-rejoice/) - THE BAND KICKS OFF THEIR LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE ON FEBRUARY 3 Photo Credit: Ross Halfin Today, global icons Def Leppard have released their new single “Rejoice”. The dynamic track comes ahead of Def Leppard’s triumphant return to Las Vegas for their Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency that kicks - [US Death Metal Legends MONSTROSITY To Release 'Screams From Beneath The Surface'](https://knac.com/monstrosity-newalbum-screamsfrombeneaththesurface/) - March 13th On Metal Blade Records; New Video/Single Now Playing Photo by Tim Hubbard Emerging from the shadowy depths of the extreme metal underground, MONSTROSITY reasserts their unrelenting dominance with their latest opus, Screams From Beneath The Surface, set to drop on March 13th on Metal Blade Records. This ferocious release – their first in seven years – showcases the - [Halifax's TURBO Unleashes New Music Video “PissJugs & Rattlesnakes”](https://knac.com/turbo-newvideo-pissjugsrattlesnakes/) - From Latest Album Broke & Ugly Canadian nitro‑rock hellraisers TURBO have dropped their brand‑new music video for “PissJugs & Rattlesnakes”, the fifth track from their latest full‑length album "Broke & Ugly," released in July 2024. The new video captures everything that defines Turbo’s sound and spirit: raw energy, sleazy swagger, and a no‑apologies attitude forged from years of touring, partying, and - [SHALLOW SIDE Premiere Music Video "NO ONE WINS"](https://knac.com/shallowside-video-noonewins/) - New Tour Dates Announced Rockers SHALLOW SIDE unleash their 4th music video for the song No One Wins from their latest release REFLECTIONS today. The video can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gdiaeSkiSg The band is hitting the road starting January 22nd for the first of 22 shows through March. Headline shows: 1-23-2026 Biloxi, MS at The Sanctuary 1-24-2026 Prattville, AL at The Bottom 1-25-2026 Bonaire, - [KEVIN STEELE, LEGENDARY FRONTMAN OF ROXX GANG AND THE MOJO GURUS, UNVEILS HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM 'ONE THING LEFT TO DO'](https://knac.com/kevinsteele-firstsoloalbum-onethinglefttodo/) - Releasing February 27, 2026, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution The first solo album from Kevin Steele, One Thing Left To Do, will be released on February 27, 2026, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. It will be released digitally, on compact disc and on red vinyl. The first single “Snake Charmer” is out now on digital services. Pre-save - [ROB ZOMBIE REVEALS NEW SINGLE, "(I'M A) ROCK 'N' ROLLER"](https://knac.com/robzombie-newsingle-imarocknroller/) - NEW ALBUM, THE GREAT SATAN, OUT FEB 27TH Rock/metal legend ROB ZOMBIE has released the 3rd single, ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller,’ from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, The Great Satan, due out February 27th from Nuclear Blast Records. The hell-raising new single, ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller,’ is classic ROB ZOMBIE with his signature brand of thick, boot-stomping grooves and fist-pumping choruses. It’s a clear declaration from - [DAVID ELLEFSON Announces The European Bass Warrior Tour ](https://knac.com/davidellefson-european-basswarriortour/) - The Megadeth Countdown to Extinction album to be played in its entirety! GRAMMY Award winning bassist DAVID ELLEFSON has announced his BASS WARRIOR TOUR in Europe for March 2026. The tour will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of Mega hits, including the Megadeth Countdown to Extinction album in it's entirety, solo material and other hard - [MEGADETH RELEASE FINAL SINGLE “PUPPET PARADE”](https://knac.com/megadeth-release-final-single-puppet-parade/) - SELF-TITLED FINAL STUDIO ALBUM OUT NOW Photo credit: Ross Halfin With the release of MEGADETH’s final studio album out this week (January 23), the metal titans have shared the final single “Puppet Parade” from the much-anticipated album released via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. Listen to the track BELOW. “‘Puppet Parade’ is about somebody's - [GOTTHARD Share New Single and Video “Smiling In The Pouring Rain”](https://knac.com/gotthard-newvideo-smilinginthepouringrain/) - From The Upcoming Mini-Album More Stereo Crush Photo Credit: Manuel Schütz Switzerland’s rock heavyweights GOTTHARD return with a brand-new single, “Smiling in the Pouring Rain”, a stripped-down, heartfelt moment led by Nic Maeder’s warm, comforting voice. The song is about finding strength in hard times and remembering that the storm always passes.“The idea was to - [Unforeseen Circumstances: An Exclusive Interview With KYLE THOMAS Of EXHORDER](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-kylethomas-exhorder/) - Photo by Erik Hernandez/EHP Photography In a recent interview with KNAC.com Pure Rock, I caught up with Kyle from EXHORDER to talk about the band’s upcoming tour and the realities of life on the road. Kyle was candid about the balance that comes with decades in heavy music, emphasizing that while touring remains a passion, - [Thrash Metal Legends EXODUS Announce 12th Studio Album, 'Goliath'](https://knac.com/exodus-newalbum-goliath/) - Out March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records; First Single "3111" Unleashed Photo Credit: Jim Louvau EXODUS have announced their 12th studio album, the follow up to their highest charting record ever and Napalm Records debut, Goliath, out March 20, 2026! Today, the band reveals the massive opening track "3111" – the sinister single strikes dissonant chords before careening into breakneck thrash - [ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCE 2026 U.S. TOUR ](https://knac.com/architects-2026-u-s-tour/) - WITH HOLYWATR; BAND DROP OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “BROKEN MIRROR” Photo Credit: Ed Mason Chart-topping, British metalcore icons Architects are set to return to the U.S. in 2026, announcing a short North American headline tour kicking off in Reno, NV on April 28, with support from Holywatr, and making stops at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. Artist presale tickets are available today - [FOZZY Announces U.S. 'Twisted Faith' Tour](https://knac.com/fozzy-u-s-twistedfaithtour/) - Spring 2026 Tour with Festival Stops 2026 is off to a strong start with Fozzy being announced as performers at DWP’s Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple. So, why stop there and not add some more dates in between to satiate the fans along the way, creating the “Twisted Faith Tour.” Along for the ride for Fozzy’s headliner shows will be FLAW, - [WADE BLACK Celebrates 35 Years of Metal With New Band Lineup and European Tour](https://knac.com/wadeblack-newbandlineup-europeantour/) - Legendary metal vocalist Wade Black, known for his powerful performances with Crimson Glory, Leatherwolf, Seven Witches, and Wade Black's Astronomica, proudly announces the launch of his latest band: Wade Black’s 35 Years of Metal. This monumental celebration marks more than three decades of delivering raw, authentic heavy metal to fans across the globe — and - [BLOOD OF ANGELS Release New Single “The Last Rites”](https://knac.com/bloodofangels-newsingle-thelastrites/) - Announce Upcoming Album Les Agnst ov Thanatou BLOOD OF ANGELS have unveiled their new single “The Last Rites”, offering a powerful first look into their forthcoming full-length album Les Agnst ov Thanatou, scheduled for release on June 21, 2026. Accompanied by an official lyric video, the single marks a pivotal chapter in the band’s most ambitious and - [POISON THE WELL Announce Spring 2026 Headline Tour](https://knac.com/poisonthewell-spring2026-headlinetour/) - WITH SUPPORT FROM CONVERGE: BALMORA, SPY, THE ARMED, + THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA TO APPEAR ON SELECT DATES PHOTO: Sarai Kelley @photosbysarai POISON THE WELL released the definitive album The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation in December 1999 and it went on to become a benchmark of the genre that has inspired a generation of bands. The - [EXHUMED Shares “Shovelhead” Animated Video](https://knac.com/exhumed-shovelhead-animatedvideo/) - Red Asphalt Full-Length To See Release February 20th On Relapse Records Photo by Ross Sewage “Shovelhead” is the latest single from gore metal goliaths EXHUMED. The track comes off the band’s blood-soaked new album, Red Asphalt, set for release on February 20th via Relapse Records. Comments guitarist/vocalist Matt Harvey, "Feast your eyes and ears on ‘Shovelhead,’ the latest and - [RUSH’S ‘GRACE UNDER PRESSURE’ GETS EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONS](https://knac.com/rush-graceunderpressure-expandeddeluxeeditions/) - Available March 13, 2026 UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive Rush albums expanded reissue series with the arrival of new Super Deluxe Editions of the band’s 1984 release, Grace Under Pressure, an album that saw the trio shifting gears to construct eight technology-driven tracks that were forward driving compositions from their previous works. Grace Under Pressure: - [CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces North American Headlining Tour This Spring](https://knac.com/corrosionofconformity-northamericanheadliningtour/) - With Support From Whores And Crobot Photo by Danin Drahos American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to stages this Spring on a North American headlining tour with support provided by Whores and Crobot! The journey commences with a pair of headlining shows on April 7th and April 8th in Atlanta and Greensboro respectively, with Whores. - [TYKETTO RELEASE UPLIFTING SINGLE/VIDEO "WE RISE"](https://knac.com/tyketto-video-werise/) - NEW ALBUM – CLOSER TO THE SUN OUT MARCH 20TH VIA SILVER LINING MUSIC Hard rocking songsmiths Tyketto release the video for second single ‘We Rise’, taken from the upcoming studio album Closer To The Sun, set for release Friday, March 20th, via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. A strong spirit of optimism and forward drive powers - [SEVENDUST ANNOUNCE 15th STUDIO ALBUM 'ONE'](https://knac.com/sevendust-studioalbum-one/) - SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON MAY 1st Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann Currently blazing their way across Europe opening for Alter Bridge, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendusthave announced their 15th studio album, ONE. The highly anticipated release from the quintet—Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums)—arrives May 1st via Napalm Records. - [SEPULTURA ANNOUNCE THEIR FINAL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR](https://knac.com/sepultura-finalnorthamericantour/) - WITH EXODUS, BIOHAZARD & TRIBAL GAZE Legendary metal pioneers SEPULTURA have announced their final 'Celebrating Life Through Death' North American tour, marking the end of an era. After more than 4 decades, 14 gold records, and tours across 80 countries and diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has become one of the most influential metal bands of our time, serving as Brazil's emissary - [THUNDERMOTHER Announces New Live Album 'Live’n’Alive'](https://knac.com/thundermother-newlivealbum-livenalive/) - Releases April 17; Live Video For “Whatever - Live in Gothenburg” Out Now Photo Credit: Jenny Lund Swedish rock’n’roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER is set to unleash their thrilling first live album, Live’n’Alive. Their first album in collaboration with Napalm Records is out digitally on April 17, 2026! Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is known for their - [JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 Share New Video "Lifeline"](https://knac.com/joelhoekstras13-newvideo-lifeline/) - New Studio Album 'From The Fade' Out February 27 Photo Credit: Mike Polito Today, Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) is proud to share his new single, “Lifeline,” taken from the upcoming fourth album of his solo project, JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, 'From The Fade,' due out on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Hoekstra comments on the new single: "’Lifeline’ is basically a straight ahead melodic rock song. Girish - [LORNA SHORE Adds 2026 North American Tour Dates](https://knac.com/lornashore-2026-northamericantour/) - Kicking Off April 17 With Support From Paleface Swiss & Signs Of The Swarm Photo by Chance Visuals After dominating 2025 with their explosive new album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me (named one of the best of the year by Kerrang, Metal Hammer and Loudwire), Lorna Shore is ready to do it all over again in 2026 with a massive - [MICHAEL SWEET Unveils New Solo Album 'The Master Plan'](https://knac.com/michaelsweet-newsoloalbum-themasterplan/) - Set for Release on April 3rd via Frontiers Music Srl; Title Track Lyric Video Debuts Photo Credit: Pedro Blanco Today, acclaimed singer, songwriter and front‑man of Christian rock icons Stryper, MICHAEL SWEET is proud to announce his new album, ‘The Master Plan,’ his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet. Set for release on April 3, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl, this deeply worship‑inspired record - [Latin Metal Pioneers ILL NIÑO Release Sample of New Brutal Song "Born To Suffer" (Nacido Pa Sufrir) ](https://knac.com/illnino-sample-newsong-borntosuffer-nacido-pa-sufrir/) - First Track Featuring Vocalist Tommy Roulette Latin Metal pioneers ILL NIÑO return with a sample of new brutal song "Born To Suffer" (Nacido Pa Sufrir). The song marks a major new chapter for the band as the first track to feature vocalist Tommy Roulette who has been with the band since June 2025. The band will drop an additional teaser - [LIGHTNING STRIKES Ready New Album 'The King Is Victorious'](https://knac.com/lightningstrikes-newalbum-thekingisvictorious/) - Due on February 18th; “Fear of Unknown” Video Drops Today, the Los Angeles, CA based heavy metal outfit LIGHTNING STRIKES have released a music video called “Fear of Unknown” from their upcoming sophomore album ‘The King Is Victorious’, which is set for release on February 18th. “Fear of Unknown” video is now available to watch: https://youtu.be/BOmP-4ujf3M - ['2 Minutes to Tulsa' Festival Announces Afterparties, Metal Brunch Showcase](https://knac.com/2minutestotulsa-afterparties-metalbrunchshowcase/) - Voivod, Atrophy, Meliah Rage, The Lord Weird Slough Feg to Headline 2-Day Music Event Tulsa, OK nonprofit music organization, Horton Records, is proud to announce the '2 Minutes to Tulsa' music festival, set for Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at The Vanguard event center in downtown Tulsa. The all ages annual event, now in its fourth iteration, will showcase a diverse - [KREATOR UNLEASH NEW ALBUM TITLE TRACK VIDEO FOR "KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD"](https://knac.com/kreator-newalbum-titletrackvideo/) - ALBUM OUT NOW The wait is finally over! The mighty KREATOR have unleashed their highly anticipated 16th studio album Krushers Of The World! Featuring 10 hard-hitting anthems, the album enhances the band's unmistakable classic thrash metal sound by boldly embracing modern elements wrapped in an uncompromising, massive production by acclaimed producer Jens Bogren. Krushers Of The World showcases KREATOR at the peak of their creative - [DREAM THEATER “LOST NOT FORGOTTEN ARCHIVES” SERIES RETURNS WITH 'LIVE IN TOKYO, 2010'](https://knac.com/dreamtheater-lostnotforgottenseries-liveintokyo2010/) - SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 13th Photo Credit: Mark Maryanovich Fresh off their fourth career GRAMMY® nomination and their first release for 2026, progressive metal mainstays Dream Theater are starting up their “Lost Not Forgotten Archives” series again with Live In Tokyo, 2010 scheduled for release on March 13th. The latest live release from the band comprised of James LaBrie, John - [THUNDER'S LEGENDARY LIVE ALBUM IS BACK](https://knac.com/thunder-livealbum-is-back/) - AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME DIGITALLY Photo Credit: Ross Halfin British rock legends THUNDER return with a definitive live statement as their iconic 1998 album LIVE is released today in a newly remastered edition. Available now digitally, this release captures the band at a pivotal moment in their career and restores the full force of their electrifying stage power with - [HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH Releases New Video For "Godhood"](https://knac.com/humanityslastbreath-newvideo-godhood/) - European tour supporting Lorna Shore to kick off next week Photo Credit: Jesper Blom Before heading out on one of the most anticipated European tours of the new year supporting Lorna Shore, Sweden's masters of aural dissonance and unapologetic heaviness Humanity's Last Breath are dropping new single "Godhood" -- featuring a dystopian video by Riivata Visuals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QEA3FpqKUE The manager of the - [TIM “RIPPER” OWENS HEADLINES NORDIC NOISE 2026](https://knac.com/timripperowens-headlines-nordicnoise2026/) - FINAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED For the 14th consecutive year, Nordic Noise brings metal and rock fans together for one of Denmark’s longest-running and most respected heavy music festivals. Today, Nordic Noise proudly announces the headliner for the 2026 edition: none other than Tim “Ripper” Owens. Owens is internationally renowned for his time as vocalist of Judas Priest, - [THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA RELEASE SECRET SONG "PLAY THE OLD SHIT"](https://knac.com/thedevilwearsprada-secretsong-playtheoldshit/) - APPEARS ON VINYL VERSION OF NEW ALBUM FLOWERS, OUT NOW PHOTO CREDIT: Wyatt Clough THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica [vocals], Jeremy DePoyster [guitar, clean vocals], Kyle Sipress [guitar], Jonathan Gering [keys, synths, programming, percussion], and Giuseppe Capolupo [drums] — released their critically acclaimed ninth album Flowers last year via Solid State Records. Get it here. Today, the band has officially released "Play the Old Shit," the secret song that appears at the - [Rikki Rockett and the Rockett Mafia to Play Poison Tribute Concert of 'Look What the Cat Dragged In'](https://knac.com/rikkirockett-therockettmafia-poisontributeconcert/) - Founding Poison drummer Rikki Rockett announces his plans to do a tribute performance of Poison’s Look What the Cat Dragged In with the Rockett Mafia. This year marks the album’s 40th anniversary, which features the hits “Talk Dirty to Me,” “I Want Action,” “Cry Tough,” and the album’s namesake “Look What the Cat Dragged in.” “Playing Poison’s first album with the Rockett Mafia - [SAINT AGNES RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "SONG FOR MIA"](https://knac.com/saintagnes-video-songformia/) - NEW ALBUM YOUR GOD FEARING DAYS ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN OUT MAY 29 Photo Credit: Scott Chalmers London's Saint Agnes release their new single "Song For Mia," the second featured track from their forthcoming album, Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin. Frontperson, Kitty A. Austen's voice, vision and volatility shape every inch of the band's evolving world, and she - [The Juice: An Interview With DES ROCS](https://knac.com/interview-with-desrocs/) - “Everything about DES ROCS is about subverting one’s expectations” George Dionne interviews Rock and Roll solo artist DES ROCS about his latest single “The Juice”, upcoming 2026 studio album, and recently announced North American tour. “The Juice” is available for streaming now through Sumerian Records. Highlights include: -Discussion of the new single -Previous released singles - [SWEDISH METALLERS CONFESS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'METALMORPHOSIS'](https://knac.com/confess-newalbum-metalmorphosis/) - OUT MAY 15 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL; “WICKED TEMPTATIONS” VIDEO LAUNCHES Photo by Mattias Sulander, Reckless media Sweden’s sleaze/metal stalwarts Confess are back with their fourth studio album, “Metalmorphosis”, set for release on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To give a taste of what’s to come, the band unleash today the first single - [SIEGE PERILOUS Unveils New Single "As the Dragon Falls"](https://knac.com/siegeperilous-newsingle-asthedragonfalls/) - From the Concept Album Becoming the Dragon Out March 2026 Photo Credit - Gii Astorga Colorado power metal storytellers Siege Perilous ignite the next chapter of their musical saga with the release of their first single and music video, “As the Dragon Falls”, featuring legendary vocalist Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra). The track serves as the first glimpse into the band’s - [BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Release "God Terror" (Live In Denver 2025) Video](https://knac.com/betweentheburiedandme-godterrorlive-video/) - European Tour Announced Photo Credit: Randy Edwards Between the Buried and Me, who released their highly anticipated new album The Blue Nowhere in September 2025 via InsideOutMusic, are celebrating the new year and their impending 2026 European tour with the release of a stunning live recording of album highlight ‘God Terror’, recorded in Denver during the bands North - [IMMOLATION REVEAL NEW ALBUM 'DESCENT'](https://knac.com/immolation-newalbum-descent/) - OUT APRIL 10TH; VIDEO FOR THE FIRST SINGLE "ADVERSARY" LAUNCHES Photo by: Stephanie Gentry New York death metal titans IMMOLATION are charging into 2026 at full throttle with two massive tours and the announcement of their highly anticipated twelfth studio album, Descent, arriving April 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. Ever since their landmark 1991 debut, Dawn of Possession, the band has set an unwavering standard - [GHOST “It’s a Sin” AVAILABLE ON DSPs FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER](https://knac.com/ghost-itsasin-ondsps-firsttimeever/) - SKELETOUR TOUR 2026 RESUMES JANUARY 21st As Chapter 24 of their wildly popular webisode series launches (“Frater is Delegating”), GHOST has unearthed a dusty gem and made its cover of Pet Shop Boys’ “It’s a Sin” available to stream across DSPs for the first time. Previously available only as a 7” vinyl bonus single in deluxe - [LEAVES' EYES Set To Release 'Song of Darkness' EP](https://knac.com/leaveseyes-songofdarknessep/) - Out March 6th For more than two decades, LEAVES' EYES have forged their own path through the realms of symphonic and Viking metal, uniting mythic storytelling with boundless musical imagination. Founded in 2003 by vocalist and producer Alexander Krull, the band stands as a meeting point between power and poetry. With Finnish soprano Elina Siirala - [INKCARCERATION Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring 65+ Bands Across 3 Stages](https://knac.com/inkcarceration-2026lineup/) - July 17-19, 2026 At Ohio State Reformatory In Mansfield, Ohio If anyone wondered how Inkcarceration Festival might top last year’s record-breaking event that drew in 90,000 music fans, all it takes is a look at the lineup for the 2026 edition. More than 65 bands will take over the historic Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio on July 17-19, led by: Friday, - [BLACK STONE CHERRY TEAM UP WITH THEORY OF A DEADMAN'S TYLER CONNOLLY FOR COVER OF “DON'T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME)”](https://knac.com/blackstonecherry-cover-dontyouforgetaboutme/) - CELEBRATE EP DUE 6TH MARCH VIA MASCOT RECORDS Hailing from Kentucky, USA, BLACK STONE CHERRY are gearing up to release their upcoming EP Celebrate. Due for release on March 6 via Mascot Records, the Southern rocking quartet have shared their latest offering in the form of a swinging cover of the Simple Mind's classic “Don't You (Forget About Me)”. If - [Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest Announces 5th Anniversary Festival Date And Official Artwork](https://knac.com/tennesseemetaldevastation-festivaldate-officialartwork/) - October 10, 2026 At The Amp In Jackson, TN Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is fired up to announce its 5th annual festival, set to unleash chaos on October 10, 2026 . In honor of half a decade of unrelenting metal, the fest reveals this year’s official artwork: the Portal Priestess , crafted by the - [THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE Set For New Album 'The Dead Ones'](https://knac.com/thelasttensecondsoflife-newalbum-thedeadones/) - Out April 17th On Metal Blade Records Photo by Adam Zaspel Pennsylvania metal merchants THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE will release their eighth full-length, The Dead Ones, on April 17th! Intense and intensely personal, The Dead Ones marks the THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE's Metal Blade Records debut. For the ten original tracks of pulverizing deathcore produced by Carson - [FREAKS ON PARADE PRESENTS: ROB ZOMBIE & MARILYN MANSON 2026 SUMMER CO-HEADLINE TOUR](https://knac.com/freaksonparade-zombiemanson-2026coheadlinetour/) - WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE HU & ORGY Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson today announced a co-headlining tour across North America, taking place this summer. The tour unites two of rock’s most recognizable icons and consummate showmen for what promises to be a blockbuster 21-date run. It kicks off on August 20 in West Palm Beach, FL at iTHINK - [WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Announces 2026 Battle Cities and Bands](https://knac.com/wackenmetalbattleusa-2026-battlecitiesandbands/) - One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air One Band To Conquer Them All! Wacken Metal Battle USA proudly unveils the 2026 battlegrounds across the nation, where one rising independent metal band will earn the chance to perform at Wacken Open Air, one of the globe’s most iconic and influential metal festivals. Battles will be - [BABYLON A.D. SHARE NEW SINGLE “POWER OF MUSIC”](https://knac.com/babylonad-snewsingle-powerofmusic/) - FROM LATEST ALBUM WHEN THE WORLD STOPS Hard rock veterans Babylon A.D. have dropped their new single “Power Of Music” , taken from the band’s sixth studio album When The World Stops , released September 3rd, 2025 through Kivel Records and Apocalypse Records . Written by vocalist/songwriter Derek Davis , the single serves as a - [ARCHSPIRE Share Crushing New Single "Limb of Leviticus"](https://knac.com/archspire-newsingle-limbofleviticus/) - New Album 'TOO FAST TO DIE' Due Out April 10, 2026 Photo Credit: Alex Morgan ARCHSPIRE, the world's fastest band, drops a new single entitled "Limb of Leviticus." This is the second single released from their new album 'TOO FAST TO DIE,' due out on April 10, 2026. Now five albums deep, the band continues to push the limits of speed and virtuosity - [RAVEN ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN “CAN’T TAKE AWAY THE FIRE” 2026 TOUR](https://knac.com/raven-northamerican-2026tour/) - With Special Guests SLACKJAW Photo Credit: Magalie Aspeele Satellite Touring and GLM Artists are excited to announce, the legends of NWOBHM and godfathers of Thrash, RAVEN return to the live stage with an extensive North American tour of 35+ shows from March through May this year! Support comes from special guests SLACKJAW! Lead vocalist/bassist John - [ONCE BITTEN UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “ROCKIN’ LIKE THE 80s”](https://knac.com/oncebitten-newsingle-rockinlikethe80s/) - KEEPING THE GREAT WHITE LEGACY FORWARD Once Bitten — featuring former members of Great White and Jack Russell’s Great White, is tearing the roof off with their brand-new single, “Rockin’ Like the 80s.” Staying true to the legendary Great White sound, the band moves forward following the passing of iconic front man Jack Russell, building on the legacy and opening a - [EXHORDER To Kick Off Unforeseen Circumstances US Headlining Tour](https://knac.com/exhorder-unforeseencircumstances-ustour/) - W/ LUICIDAL, RINGWORM, PHOBIA, SLOWHOLE Photo by Erik Hernandez/EHP Photography New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will kick off their US headlining tour later this month. The Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 Winter run will commence on January 29th in Lafayette, Louisiana and close on February 22nd in Hobart, Indiana. Support will be provided by Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, and - [CHEZ KANE Launches New Track “Night Of Passion”](https://knac.com/chezkane-newtrack-nightofpassion/) - New Studio Album 'Reckless' Out March 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl Photo Credit: Danny Rexon CHEZ KANE proudly unveils her new single and accompanying visualizer, “Night Of Passion," ahead of the release of her new album, titled 'Reckless,' out on March 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. CHEZ commented: “I’m so excited for you to hear my new single, - [LAMB OF GOD Unveil New Album 'Into Oblivion'](https://knac.com/lambofgod-newalbum-intooblivion/) - ARRIVES MARCH 13 VIA EPIC RECORDS Photo credit: Travis Shinn Lamb of God have set a March 13 release date for their new album, Into Oblivion (Epic Records), marking the band’s first full-length release in four years. Into Oblivion finds Lamb of God embracing their position as modern metal veterans, beholden to no one, with nothing left to - [ROCK FEST ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP](https://knac.com/rockfest-2026-lineup/) - July 16–18 In Cadott, WI Rock Fest, the largest three-day rock music and camping event in the U.S., returns July 16–18 with one of its most stacked lineups to date. Taking over the hayfield in Cadott, Rock Fest 2026 delivers a heavy-hitting mix of global headliners, fan-favorite staples and 21 national acts making their Rock - [SOEN DROPS NEW VIDEO FOR "INDIFFERENT"](https://knac.com/soen-newvideo-indifferent/) - NEW ALBUM RELIANCE OUT FRIDAY SOEN unveil their fourth single, the enchantingly dark “Indifferent,” taken from the upcoming studio album Reliance, due for release this Friday, January 16, via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. “‘Indifferent’ is about reliance turning into absence. The quiet shock of realizing that the person you lean on is no - [TEMPLE OF VOID Announces New Album ‘The Crawl’](https://knac.com/templeofvoid-newalbum-thecrawl/) - Out on March 6, 2026 via Relapse; Title Track Music Video Unleashed Photo Credit: David Dominic Today, critically acclaimed death metal force TEMPLE OF VOID is proud to announce their new album, 'The Crawl,' due out on March 6, 2026, via Relapse. To celebrate the announcement, the band also unleashes the title track from the upcoming record, alongside an official music video directed by The - [AVATAR ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 HEADLINE TOUR](https://knac.com/avatar-spring2026-headlinetour/) - INTERNATIONAL TOURING SET THROUGH 2026, INCLUDING DATES SUPPORTING METALLICA Photo Credit: Johan Carlén The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — unleashed their latest masterwork Don't Go in the Forest last year on Halloween — how fitting! Listen and get the album HERE. Avatar then hit the road for - [THE GEMS Unleash New Single, “Firebird”](https://knac.com/thegems-newsingle-firebird/) - Second Album, Year Of The Snake, Out March 13 Photo Credit: Mikael Hulten Swedish hard rock sensation THE GEMS storm towards their sophomore album with another single! Following their celebrated debut album, Phoenix, the trio honors the mythical creature again with “Firebird”. Heralding the upcoming Year Of The Snake (out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records), mighty “Firebird” expands on the Swedish band’s unmistakable - [DORO To Hold Special VIP Event For WARLOCK's 'True as Steel'](https://knac.com/doro-specialvipevent-warlockstrueassteel/) - March 21 At Dingbatz In Clifton, New Jersey Legendary heavy metal vocalist Doro Pesch, iconic frontwoman of Warlock and globally recognized as The Queen of Metal, has announced an exclusive VIP special event to take place on March 21 at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey. The performance begins at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 - [FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCES 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR](https://knac.com/fivefingerdeathpunch-2026northamericantour/) - WITH SPECIAL GUEST CODY JINKS, AND EVA UNDER FIRE Photo credit: Chad Martel One of the world’s biggest hard rock bands, multi-platinum powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announces the first leg of their 2026-2027 World tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 48-city tour kicks off on Monday, July 20th at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ, - [BEHEMOTH ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 HEADLINE "THE GODLESS IV" TOUR](https://knac.com/behemoth-2026-headlinetour/) - TOUR FEATURES DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST, + IMMOLATION Kings of extreme metal BEHEMOTH will return to lay waste to American venues this spring. The band has announced its North American Spring 2026 headline "The Godless IV Tour," kicking off April 14 in San Diego and running through May 21 in Los Angeles. It includes Welcome to Rockville and - [Black Horizon: An Exclusive Interview With WILLIAM DUVALL Of METAL ALLEGIANCE](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-williamduvall-metalallegiance/) - ”I’ve been on more of a say yes campaign for the last 5-6 years..Mongolian Hard Rock? Yes, let’s do it! Try to cover a SOUNDGARDEN song? Yeah, sure, let’s do it! CHAINED SAINT? Yeah, let’s do it…this is another example of that.” George Dionne interviews ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist WILLIAM DUVALL about his guest appearance - [POISON THE WELL ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'PEACE IN PLACE'](https://knac.com/poisonthewell-newalbum-peaceinplace/) - FIRST NEW ALBUM IN OVER 15 YEARS ARRIVES ON MARCH 20; VIDEO FOR "THOROUGHBREDS" LAUNCHES Photo Credit: Sarai Kelley @photosbysarai POISON THE WELL released the definitive album The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation in December 1999 and it went on to become a benchmark of the genre that has inspired a generation of bands. The album was - [THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces Spring Fling US Headlining Tour](https://knac.com/blackdahliamurder-springfling-ustour/) - Support From The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, Corpse Pile THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will return to stages this Spring on a US headlining tour. Spring Fling 2026 will commence on April 2nd in Indianapolis, Indiana and run through May 2nd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Support will be provided by The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, and Corpse Pile. - [METAL ALLEGIANCE Unveils Apocalyptic New Single, "Black Horizon"](https://knac.com/metalallegiance-newsingle-blackhorizon/) - Lyric Video Streaming Now Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE has returned with their brooding new single, “Black Horizon”. Their first release of original music since 2018, the song features roaring opening riffs from guitarist Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and vocalist William DuVall’s (ALICE IN CHAINS) ominous howls, painting an apocalyptic scene. Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA) on - [DERAPS Announce First Round Of USA Tour Dates](https://knac.com/deraps-firstround-usatourdates/) - Photo Credit: Nick Kozub America, brace yourselves. Deraps—Canada’s blistering new hard-rock powerhouse—are storming the United States for the first time ever, bringing their high-voltage, late-’70s-inspired sound to American stages in February. Led by prodigy Jacob Deraps—the Quebec-born, EVH-sponsored guitar phenomenon whose jaw-dropping Van Halen covers lit up YouTube and earned praise from The Official Van Halen News Desk—Deraps are redefining what - [PUSCIFER UNVEILS COMIC BOOK SERIES: 'TALES FROM THE PUSCIVERSE'](https://knac.com/puscifer-comicbookseries-talesfromthepusciverse/) - TALES FROM THE PUSCIVERSE #1 DEBUTS BELLENDIA BLACK “Tales From The Pusciverse” #1 cover featuring artwork by Andy Belanger The Pusciverse – Puscifer expands its universe with the launch of the band’s first comic book series, “Tales From The Pusciverse.” Issue #1 centers on Bellendia Black, a character first seen in the band’s “Pendulum” video. - [TEMPLE OF LOVE Announces U.S. Tour Dates](https://knac.com/templeoflove-ustourdates/) - Band Releases New Video "Devil" Photo Credit: David Diaz Austin dark wave rock unit, Temple of Love, creates sultry, searing songs rife with the roar and weight of ritual and rebellion. The Texas quartet, which released its debut full-length LP, 'Songs of Love and Despair' this past November via The Reptile House, has announced U.S. tour dates in support of the - [VENUS 5 SHARE NEW SINGLE “FAR AWAY”](https://knac.com/venus5-newsingle-faraway/) - FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM MARCH OF THE VENUS 5 SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 20 International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the Club), Herma (Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari – share today their new single and accompanying visualizer video, “Far Away”, taken from the - [VICIOUS RUMORS ANNOUNCE MASSIVE U.S. TOUR ](https://knac.com/viciousrumors-ustour/) - BAND RELEASE VIDEO FOR "ABUSEMENT PARK" U.S. metal band VICIOUS RUMORS have released the video for "Abusement Park" today. The song is taken from the latest studio album The Devil's Asylum. Watch the video HERE. Founder and guitar player Geoff Thorpe says, "In your face! Catchy riffs! Blistering solos, with a heavy metal and punk rock attitude! The new Vicious Rumors single 'Abusement Park' from The Devil's - [ZP THEART RELEASES 20TH ANNIVERSARY REIMAGINING OF "THROUGH THE FIRE AND FLAMES"](https://knac.com/zptheart-20thanniversaryreimagining-throughthefireandflames/) - AS A GIFT TO FANS Iconic metal vocalist ZP Theart has officially released a special 20th anniversary cover of the power metal anthem "Through the Fire and Flames." Watch it here.Commemorating two decades to the day since the release of the original recording, Theart describes the release as a heartfelt gift to the fans who have supported - [TEMPLE BALLS UNVEIL NEW SINGLE “TOKYO LOVE”](https://knac.com/templeballs-newsingle-tokyolove/) - FROM UPCOMING SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT FEBRUARY 13 Photo Credit: Marko Syrjala Finnish rockers Temple Balls unveil today the new single and official lyric video, “Tokyo Love”, taken from their upcoming self-titled studio album, out on February 13, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Jimi Välikangas commented: “I was driving my car when the melody popped into my - [BROTHER CANE Is Back With New Album 'Magnolia Medicine'](https://knac.com/brothercane-newalbum-magnoliamedicine/) - Set For Release April 17th; First Single "If This Means War" Now Streaming BROTHER CANE is back, releasing their new powerful album 'Magnolia Medicine', set for release in early 2026 on Double Dragon Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The album opens with “If This Means War,” a fierce, no-apologies anthem that makes it clear - [Rockin’ In The USA: An Exclusive Interview With JACOB DERAPS of DERAPS](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-jacobderaps/) - “I started with YouTube when I was 13 and that’s what basically started my whole career…I just wanted to share my passion with music with people out there.” Photo credit Mark Dunn Photography/Alamy Live News George Dionne interviews DERAPS frontman JACOB DERAPS about their first-ever U.S. Tour for KNAC.COM. The VAN HALEN inspired act kicks - [HANABIE. Drops Official Music Video For "ICONIC"](https://knac.com/hanabie-video-iconic/) - From Upcoming EP HOT TOPIC Out Wednesday, January 28 Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. is kicking off the new year with a futuristically ferocious official music video for their latest track "ICONIC" (via Sony Music Japan). The track, as well as previously released "Spicy Queen" and "GIRL'S TALK" can be found on the band's upcoming new EP 'HOT TOPIC' set for release later this month on Wednesday, January - [PATRIARCHS IN BLACK Reveal New Single "The Ocean"](https://knac.com/patriarchsinblack-newsingle-theocean/) - From the Album Home, Released Last August Doom metallers Patriarchs in Black reveal the new single "The Ocean." The official video can be seen and heard BELOW. Following the release of their critically acclaimed studio album Home last August, Patriarchs in Black present their brand-new cover version of the Led Zeppelin classic "The Ocean. " With this, the band not only pays homage to one of their - [EXHUMED Set To Release New Album 'Red Asphalt'](https://knac.com/exhumed-newalbum-redasphalt/) - Out February 20th; Video For “Unsafe At Any Speed” Launches Photo by Ross Sewage EXHUMED will hit the blood-soaked road with their new album, Red Asphalt, set for release on February 20th via Relapse Records. The masters of gore metal rev up and prepare for one of 2026's most frenetic, unhinged slabs of sonic obliteration with a new - [MAYHEM DROP SINGLE FOR "Life Is a Corpse You Drag" ](https://knac.com/mayhem-newsingle-lifeisacorpseyoudrag/) - LITURGY OF DEATH Album OUT FEBRUARY 6 Photo Credit: Agnes Köhler, Nima Taheri, Joyce Van DoornEditing by: Daniele Valeriani MAYHEM DROP VIDEO FOR "LIFE IS A CORPSE YOU DRAG" — WATCH + LISTENPRE-ORDER LITURGY OF DEATH — OUT FEBRUARY 6 — NOW Mayhem, the defining pioneers of black metal return with their seventh studio album, Liturgy of Death. With this release, Mayhem further solidify - [LORDS OF ACID ANNOUNCE A NEW ALBUM. A NEW TOUR. A NEW ERA.](https://knac.com/lordsofacid-newalbum-newtour/) - THE “CHEEKY FREAKY” U.S. TOUR HITS 29 CITIES THIS SPRING Electronic provocateurs LORDS OF ACID return to the stage on April 25 with their headline tour, “Cheeky Freaky Tour.” The tour marks a new chapter for the iconic act and delivers an uncompromising live show that remains true to the band’s recognizable aesthetic and provocative character. The tour—a high-voltage, multi-artist spectacle—will visit - [PRONG TO RELEASE  NEW LIVE ALBUM 'LIVE AND UNCLEANSED'](https://knac.com/prong-newlivealbum-liveanduncleansed/) - OUT MARCH 6 Photo Credit: Peter Vangelder There's one thing that most people readily agrees on: Live concerts are the icing on the cake for musicians and fans alike. Every show is a very special experience and sometimes even creates an almost magical performance. Such moments are beyond explanation; you just have to be there to believe - [Hard Rock Supergroup BLACK SWAN Unveils Title Track Video From Upcoming Album](https://knac.com/blackswan-titletrackvideo/) - New Album 'Paralyzed' Out February 13 Photo Credit: Enzo Mazzeo The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN - featuring Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) – are proud to unveil the title track from their upcoming new studio album, 'Paralyzed,' set for release on February 13, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Robin McAuley comments: “Nowadays - [MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Adds AROMORED SAINT, JOHN BUSH + More](https://knac.com/milwaukeemetalfestival-addsmorebands-2/) - The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from June 5 - 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4 Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to continue to announce another wave of bands to its already stacked lineup! In addition to previously announced headliners Acid Bath (Friday), Killswitch Engage (Saturday), and Ministry (Sunday), the festival now welcomes JOHN BUSH, who will be performing songs from - [IRON SAVIOR Unleash Powerful Metal Cover Of “Relax”](https://knac.com/ironsavior-metalcover-relax/) - Hamburg’s power metal pioneers IRON SAVIOR return with their brand-new single "Relax", a crushing metal reinterpretation of the legendary 80s hit by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Following their previously released covers of Irene Cara’s “Fame” and Alphaville’s “Forever Young”, the band once again proves their ability to transform iconic pop songs into uncompromising power metal anthems. - [GIBSON FILMS LAUNCHES 2026 MUSIC DOCUSERIES 'IOMMI: THE GODFATHER OF HEAVY METAL'](https://knac.com/gibsonfilms-2026musicdocuseries-iommithegodfatherofheavymetal/) - VOLUME ONE PREMIERES WORLDWIDE TODAY Tony Iommi Photo Credit: Larry Petro Gibson Films—the storytelling studio from Gibson dedicated to original, artist-driven content that celebrates music history, culture, and the instruments that shape sound—proudly announces the worldwide premiere of Volume One of its new limited music docuseries, Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal, streaming exclusively via Gibson TV throughout 2026. Watch the global premiere - [BEYOND THE BLACK SHARE VIDEO FOR "LET THERE BE RAIN"](https://knac.com/beyondtheblack-video-letthereberain/) - NEW ALBUM BREAK THE SILENCE IS OUT NOW Today, symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are celebrating the release of their eagerly awaited sixth studio album Break The Silence! Break The Silence is a concept album rooted in melodic metal with ethno influences, it explores themes of communication, inner strength, resilience and the urgent need to reconnect in a - [BLACK VEIL BRIDES KICK OFF 2026 WITH "CERTAINTY"](https://knac.com/blackveilbrides-newsingle-certainty/) - NEW SONG + MUSIC VIDEO ARE OUT NOW Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner Black Veil Brides — comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma — are ushering in the new year with the release of their dynamic and emotionally charged anthem, "Certainty," delivered with a powerful music video. The single will appear on the band's upcoming album — due for - [FIGHTER V ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'DEJA VU'](https://knac.com/fighterv-newalbum-dejavu/) - OUT ON APRIL 10, 2026; FIRST SINGLE "VICTORY" SHARED Photo Credit: Florian Kehbel Swiss melodic rockers Fighter V are pleased to announce the release of their upcoming new album, “Déja Vu”, set for release on April 10, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The announcement comes with their first single and accompanying lyric video, “Victory”, available - [SYLOSIS DROP DEVASTATING SECOND SINGLE "ERASED"](https://knac.com/sylosis-single-erased/) - FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM THE NEW FLESH OUT FEBRUARY 20TH Late last year, SYLOSIS almost left a rift in the cosmos with furious track 'The New Flesh'. Now they're back for blood, delivering devastating second single 'Erased'. 'Erased' is taken from their upcoming seventh studio album, The New Flesh, slated to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is a towering testament - ['STRING THEORY: GUITAR OBSESSED' - A Feature-Length Documentary Coming](https://knac.com/stringtheory-guitarobsessed-documentary/) - A Smart, Funny, and Heartfelt Celebration of the World’s Most Beloved Instrument What do executives from iconic American guitar brands Fender, Gibson, Taylor, D’Angelico, and Martin Guitars’ legendary builder Dick Boak have in common with former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and former Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman? And what do four of the world’s most influential online guitar teachers—Marty Schwartz (USA), Justin - [PUSCIFER RELEASE “IMPETUOUS” SINGLE](https://knac.com/puscifer-impetuous-single/) - FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM NORMAL ISN’T OUT FEBRUARY 6 Photo Credit: Travis Shinn Kicking off the new year, Puscifer release “ImpetuoUs,” a third and final preview of the band’s highly-anticipated album, Normal Isn’t, arriving Feb. 6 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. “I’m looking forward to hearing where this song takes people,” Maynard James Keenan says. “As the writers, - [FOREIGNER Announces 50th Anniversary Year Tour Kick Off](https://knac.com/foreigner-50thanniversary-tourkickoff/) - With A Colorado Snow Country Tour Photo Credit: Krishta Abruzzini The first rehearsal of the band that would become FOREIGNER took place in New York on February 25th, 1976. Al Greenwood, the first band member recruited by Mick Jones reflects, “This was the day I first heard “Feels Like The First Time” and I knew we - [VOICES OF EXTREMES Release Music Video For “Stoned Babies”](https://knac.com/voicesofextremes-video-stonedbabies/) - First Single Upcoming Album 'Faith In Action'”' Featuring Rod Morgenstein On Drums VOICES OF EXTREME have released a performance music video for their first single “Stoned Babies”, taken from their upcoming full-length album ‘Faith In Action’ due out in 2026. Legendary Winger/Dixie Dregs drummer Rod Morgenstein says that he's “Really pumped about the premiere of - [FREEDOM CALL RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "HEAVY METAL HAPPYCORE" (FEAT. PETRI LINDROOS OF ENSIFERUM) ](https://knac.com/freedomcall-video-heavymetalhappycore/) - TOUR WITH ENSIFERUM + DRAGONY UNDERWAY German "Happy Metal" pioneers FREEDOM CALL have released the video for their new brand new single "Heavy Metal Happycore" today. The song features Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum. Singer/guitarist Chris Bay says, "The brand new song 'Heavy Metal Happycore' was born from the idea of creating a superlative to the musical style 'Happy Metal.' With 'Heavy Metal Happycore,' Freedom Call, known for their extremely melodic and - [TAILGUNNER Releases New Single, “Eulogy” ](https://knac.com/tailgunner-newsingle-eulogy/) - New Album, Midnight Blitz, Produced by Metal Legend K.K. Downing, Out February 6 Photo credit: Tunde Valiszka British heavy metal’s rising stars TAILGUNNER present the masterful wrap-up to their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz (out February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records), as their latest single. The album’s closing song, “Eulogy”, adds gentle orchestral melodies to their nostalgic sound before the power metal feel - [Scrap Metal: An Exclusive Interview With BRIAN VOLLMER Of HELIX](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-brianvollmer-helix/) - “That was the thing with the labels, they pissed money away like there was no tomorrow…like drunken sailors…and that’s probably why they're not here today.” George Dionne interviews HELIX frontman BRIAN VOLLMER about their latest album ‘Scrap Metal’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on January 23, 2026 through Perris Records. Highlights include: - [HYPERSPACE METALFEST Reveals First Batch of Bands for 2026 Lineup](https://knac.com/hyperspacemetalfest-firstbands-2026lineup/) - Vancouver - April 16-17 (The Cobalt), April 18 (Rickshaw Theatre) Vancouver, B.C.’s leading melodic and power metal festival, HYPERSPACE METAL FEST, is gearing up for its 7th edition after another year packed with unforgettable, high‑energy performances. Taking place at The Cobalt on April 16 and 17, and at the Rickshaw Theatre on April 18, the festival has unveiled - [KATAKLYSM's Maurizio Iacono Joins Chef Brian Tsao To Make The Most Heavy Metal Sandwich](https://knac.com/maurizioiacono-chefbriantsao-heavymetalsandwich/) - Band Prepare To Embark On The Freedom Or Death 2026 European Tour Best known for their destructive death metal, KATAKLYSM's Maurizio Iacono joins Chef Brian Tsao at Mission Sandwich Social in Brooklyn, NY, to craft the most menacing heavy metal sandwich. Drawing inspiration from Maurizio's Italian heritage and from Salt Bae, the result is a fiery offering - best enjoyed with a - [SPITE ANNOUNCE SPRING + SUMMER 2026 HEADLINE TOUR](https://knac.com/spite-springsummer-headlinetour/) - EMMURE, PSYCHOFRAME + REVERENT TO APPEAR PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Bastone Southern California quintet SPITE unleashed their new album NEW WORLD KILLER last Halloween via Rise Records. Listen here. Today, the band — Darius Tehrani, vocals; Alex Tehrani; guitar; Ben Bamford, bass; and Travis Regnier, drums — have announced their Spring and Summer 2026 headline tour featuring Emmure, Psycho-Frame, and Reverent. The NEW WORLD KILLER TOUR kicks off on May 29 in Portland, - [Mongolian Rockers UUHAI Release New Single/Video For “Secret History of the Mongols”](https://knac.com/uuhai-newvideo-secrethistoryofthemongols/) - Debut Album, Human Herds, Out This Friday Closing in on the release of their debut album, Mongolian breakthrough rockers UUHAI offer another glimpse into the release with a new single. Named after the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolic language, dating back to the late 1220s and recounting the life and conquest of legendary Genghis Khan, “Secret History - [LITTLE CAESAR, MARK KNIGHT & THE UNSUNG HEROES, TIM MOSHER'S JUNKYARD FRIENDS To Join For “The Rusty Bones Tour” In 2026](https://knac.com/littlecaesar-therustybonestour-2026/) - Tour Kicks Off January 10th In Fontana, California Los Angeles-based rock bands LITTLE CAESAR, MARK KNIGHT & The Unsung Heroes, and Tim Mosher’s JUNKYARD Friends will perform at Stage Red Fontana on January 10th, 2026 to kick off a Triple-Bill tour, to be announced shortly. The second show of the tour is scheduled for January - [BULLET RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "CHAINED BY METAL"](https://knac.com/bullet-video-chainedbymetal/) - NEW ALBUM KICKSTARTER OUT JANUARY 9 The Swedish powerhouse band Bullet have released the video for the new single "Chained By Metal" today. The song appears on their upcoming studio album Kickstarter.The band says, "It was about time our small but relentlessly dedicated fan club the 'Bullet Bastards' got a song dedicated to them. Our fastest one on the album and maybe the - [Reliance: An Exclusive Interview With JOEL EKELOF of SOEN](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-joelekelof-soen/) - ”I like the way that one word [song titles] doesn’t give away the whole song…you still gotta work your way through the song and the lyrics to get the meaning or the idea.” Photo Credit: Linda Florin George Dionne interviews SOEN frontman JOEL EKELOF about their latest album ‘Reliance’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set - [IRON SAVIOR 'Awesome Anthems of The Galaxy'](https://knac.com/ironsavior-awesomeanthemsofthegalaxy-review/) - 2026 Perception In March 2026, IRON SAVIOR will return with a love letter to ‘80s music, an all-covers album named Awesome Anthems of The Galaxy. This collection was inspired by the success of earlier cover songs by the band in Seal’s “Crazy” and Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”. And based on the cover - [Reign Of Steel: An Exclusive Interview With SEAN PECK Of DEATH DEALER](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-seanpeck-deathdealer/) - “[On his involvement with Hell Destroyer Comics] Being in the comic book world is just like being in the music world, except you actually make money…we’re like the BlackRock of comic books.” George Dionne interviews DEATH DEALER frontman SEAN PECK about their latest album ‘Reign Of Steel’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release - [THE TEA PARTY/FINGER ELEVEN In Ottawa, Canada](https://knac.com/theteaparty-fingereleven-inottawa-canada/) - Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad: Despite A Band Down, The Bands Still Boost The Digits And The Spirits At TD Place, Ottawa, Canada, December 6th Raging! Number crunching! Head colds? Whenever I’m not out at the German Ambassador-approved Ottawa Christmas Market counting the number of visitors decked out in an elf outfit that would - [CATTLE DECAPITATION, ABORTED, FROZEN SOUL, TRIBAL GAZE In Los Angeles, CA With Photos!](https://knac.com/cattledecapitation-losangeles-withphotos/) - At The Belasco December 20th All Photos By Thomas Delgado/@forthehordeprod, Band Photo By Nick Van Vidler For what would be my final show I’d be attending in 2025, coming to a close at the Belasco whose beautiful architecture always added to the ambiance, making for some memorable nights and shows there. On this night it - [CONEY HATCH ‘Coney Hatch’ With Unboxing Video](https://knac.com/coneyhatch-selftitled-withunboxingvideo/) - Anthem Records It hasn’t been easy for fans or collectors to get their hands on the 1982 self-titled debut by Canadian rockers CONEY HATCH. You won’t find it streaming on Apple Music or Spotify. You might find pieces of it on YouTube, but the quality is not that great. Your favorite local record shop may - [METALLICA Tribute ‘No Life ‘Til Leather’](https://knac.com/metallicatribute-nolifetilleather-review/) - Silver Lining Music Photo by Hugo L. Casanova on Unsplash So I had to go back and re-visit what has to be 1 of the most monumental and influential debut albums, as well as the demo that essentially broke open the door and peaked Brian Slagel’s ear all those decades ago enough to include them, typo on all, - [KNAC.COM Staff Top Ten Lists For 2025 Album Releases](https://knac.com/knaccom-stafftopten-for2025/) - 2025 was another banner year for new music and to that end, the KNAC.COM staff and contributors have compiled their lists for their top new releases of the year. Check them out below and see if any match yours! Larry Petro, Managing Editor/News Monkey Crazy Lixx - Thrill of the Bite (Frontiers Music) Primal Fear - [1349 ‘Winter Mass’](https://knac.com/1349-winter-mass/) - 1349‘Winter Mass’Season Of Mist After nearly 30 years and eight full-lengths, I suppose it’s about time that 1349 finally got around to issuing a legit live album – don’t think 2009’s bootleggy ‘Maggot Fetus … Teeth Like Thorns’ really counts and 2011’s ‘Hellvetia Fire – The Official 1349 Bootleg’ was a DVD-only proposition. Most of - [DANGEROUS TOYS 'Demolition'](https://knac.com/dangerous-toys-demolition/) - Deadline Music / Cleopatra Records - 2025https://dangeroustoys.us Taken from a reported 70 songs written in the lead up to the DANGEROUS TOYS album 'Pissed', the ten tracks that make up the "new" archival release 'Demolition' from the Texas rockers take you back in time to the late 1980s and early 1990s.While the overall production sound - [Transcendence: An Interview With JOSH HARRINGTON & CHRIS BLACK Of HORIZON THEORY](https://knac.com/interview-joshharrington-chrisblack-horizontheory/) - “We’re lucky that we have kind of a home studio set-up, because we can record all the time…we’ve got probably two years worth of music right now that we can have mixed and mastered and put out any time we feel like it.” - Chris Black George Dionne interviews HORIZON THEORY vocalist JOSH HARRINGTON and - [JOHN BUSH In St. Charles, IL With Photos!](https://knac.com/john-bush-in-st-charles-il-with-photos/) - At The Arcada Theatre With CATEGORY 7 All Photos By Travis Failey Photography Fans of hard rock and heavy metal have been familiar with the name John Bush for decades. He has been the frontman for Armored Saint and when Anthrax made the decision to replace Joey Belladonna, Bush got the call. He took the - [MASTER BOOT RECORD Announces 2026 North American Headlining Tour](https://knac.com/masterbootrecord-2026northamericantour/) - Photo by Stephanie Cabral Italy-based computer metal project MASTER BOOT RECORD (MBR) will return to US and Canadian shores this coming Spring for an extensive North American headlining tour after completing their very successful European tour with labelmates Igorrr plus openers Imperial Triumphant! The group's North American journey begins on April 24th in Cambridge, Massachusetts and runs through - [THE RETICENT Unveils Harrowing New Video “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)”](https://knac.com/thereticent-thereticent-newvideo-thebedofwasps/) - From The Album Please Out Now Photo Credit by Justin H. Reich The Reticent, the emotionally charged progressive metal project led by Grammy‑nominated music educator and multi‑instrumentalist Chris Hathcock, has released the official video for “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed with Panic)”, one of the most visceral and punishing tracks from the band’s latest album, "please," out - [CLOSE ENEMIES Announce Florida And California Dates For 2026](https://knac.com/closeenemies-floridacalifornia-dates2026/) - Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has - [AMORPHIS Return To The Fray With New Single "Crowned In Crimson"](https://knac.com/amorphis-newsingle-crownedincrimson/) - Theme Song For Upcoming Epic Movie Son Of Revenge - The Story Of Kalevala Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS present “Crowned In Crimson”, a powerful and emotionally charged new single, which also serves as the main theme song for the upcoming action feature Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, premiering in Finland on January 16, 2026. A - [MEGADETH RELEASE NEW SINGLE/VIDEO FOR “LET THERE BE SHRED!”](https://knac.com/megadeth-newvideo-lettherebeshred/) - FROM THEIR JANUARY 2026 SELF-TITLED FINAL STUDIO RELEASE Photo credit: Ross Halfin As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH’s final studio album—out January 23, 2026 via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label)—the metal titans have today (December 19) released the latest single and video for “Let There Be Shred!” The track is a rapid-fire manifesto - [MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Adds Special AGALLOCH Double Sets, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES + More Bands Added](https://knac.com/milwaukeemetalfestival-addsmorebands/) - Now welcoming SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MACABRE, PALLBEARER, HIRAX + more Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 has announced day splits for its highly anticipated return to The Rave/Eagles Club, taking place June 5–7, 2026. In addition to previously announced headliners Acid Bath (Friday), Killswitch Engage (Saturday), and Ministry (Sunday), the festival has added Suicidal Tendencies and a wave of additional artists spanning the full spectrum of heavy music. The current - [ROBIN TROWER REVEALS NEW LIVE SINGLE “TOO ROLLING STONED”](https://knac.com/robintrower-newlivesingle-toorollingstoned/) - FROM 'ONE MOMENT IN TIME: LIVE IN THE USA'; COMING JANUARY 30 VIA ARTONE / PROVOGUE Photo Credit Jim Arbogast The award-winning British blues icon Robin Trower has revealed the latest live cut, “Too Rolling Stoned,” from his upcoming album One Moment In Time: Live In The USA, which will be releasedon January 30 via Artone/Provogue. Listen - [VENUS 5 RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM 'MARCH OF THE VENUS 5'](https://knac.com/venus5-newalbum-marchofthevenus-5/) - SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 20; “LIKE A WITCH” Video Launches Photo Credit: Arianna Ceccarelli - Kinorama Studio International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the Club), Herma (Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari - are thrilled to announce the release of their second studio album, - [LACUNA COIL Announces US Leg Of "Sleepless Empire Tour 2026"](https://knac.com/lacunacoil-usleg-sleeplessempiretour/) - Video For "Hosting The Shadow" feat. Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God) Released Photo credit: Marco Castellani Shortly after completing their "Sleepless Empire EU/UK Tour", Italian metal icons Lacuna Coil continue their live momentum with the announcement of their "Sleepless Empire US Tour", which is set to start in March 2026. With this run of dates, the band brings - [DREAM THEATER ‘Quarantième: Live à Paris’ (w/vinyl unboxing video)](https://knac.com/dreamtheater-quarantiemeliveaparis-vinylunboxingvideo/) - Inside Out Music 2025 https://dreamtheater.net Photo Credit: Mark Maryanovich If you’re reading this vinyl review, then I’m sure you know the backstory. DREAM THEATER reunited with drummer Mike Portnoy to celebrate their 40th Anniversary with an extensive European & U.S. tour. I should also mention that the Progressive Metal 5-piece also managed to release a - [RAINBOW 'THE TEMPLE OF THE KING 1975-1976' 9CD BOXSET COMING](https://knac.com/rainbow-thetempleoftheking19751976-9cdboxset/) - FEATURING THE CLASSIC ALBUMS 'RITCHIE BLACKMORE’S RAINBOW', 'RISING', THREE FULL LIVE SHOWS ALONG WITH UNRELEASED TRACKS & RARE RECORDINGS 'RAINBOW - THE TEMPLE OF THE KING 1975 – 1976' is the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of Rainbow’s career to date, and is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career - [TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES SPRING 2026 US "THRASH OF THE TITANS TOUR”](https://knac.com/testament-spring2026-thrashofthetitanstour/) - WITH OVERKILL & DESTRUCTION Photo Credit: Fred Kowalo Iconic Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT's triumphant return continues in 2026 with the announcement of their "Thrash of the Titans" world tour landing in the US this coming spring! The trek unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of the new year. Commenting on - [DRAGONY RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE AND LYRIC VIDEO "SHADOW AND FLAME"](https://knac.com/dragony-newsingle-shadowandflame/) - BAND ON TOUR WITH ENSIFERUM + FREEDOM CALL IN JANUARY 2026 After two albums on which Austrian Power Metal band Dragony took on fantastical interpretations of real-life historical events, it has now become time for the band to once again return to their pop-culture influences — and thus the new single "Shadow and Flame" was created over the summer of - [OBSCURA ANNOUNCE THEIR 'STARDUST 2026 US TOUR', JAPAN SHOWS & FESTIVAL DATES](https://knac.com/obscura-stardust-2026ustour/) - ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, And CRYPTOSIS To Support German progressive death metal masters, OBSCURA, are set to return to the U.S. this spring for the 'Stardust Tour.' The 18-date run begins on March 15th at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, includes key stops in Austin, Philadelphia, and Detroit, and concludes on April 3rd in Roseville, CA. They will be joined - [TAILGUNNER Pay Homage To Classic 80s Movie 'Blade Runner' With New Single, “Tears In Rain”](https://knac.com/tailgunner-newsingle-tearsinrain/) - New Album, Midnight Blitz, Produced by Metal Legend K. K. Downing, Out February 6 Photo Credit: Tunde Valiszka Inspired by a famous monologue from legendary 80s blockbuster Blade Runner, TAILGUNNER dive into epic songwriting with the second single from their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz, out on February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records. “Tears In Rain”, named after a phrase the movie’s antagonist, - [Distress: An Interview With ALEX MARTEL Of DEADLY APPLES](https://knac.com/interview-alexmartel-deadlyapples/) - ”I really think that the best way to experience Deadly Apples is live…as much as I’m a very calm and quiet person…when I get up on stage, a whole different side comes out.” Photo by Emmanuelle Guilbault Daif George Dionne interviews DEADLY APPLES frontman ALEX MARTEL about their latest singles and upcoming album ‘Distress’. DEADLY - [MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES SPRING 2026 US TOUR DATES](https://knac.com/marilynmanson-spring2026-ustourdates/) - Iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has extended his “One Assassination Under God Tour” with newly announced spring US shows featuring support from Australian death-pop duo VOWWS. Following a monumental year of sold out shows around the world, MANSON continues his relentless journey in support of his critically lauded 2024 album, One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1, which features the standout - [GWAR Announce The 'Gor Gor Strikes Back' Tour](https://knac.com/gwar-gorgorstrikesback-tour/) - With Special Guests Soulfly & King Parrot Photo Credit: Shawn Stanley Intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR are returning to destroy stages across the United States with the announcement of The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour, a massive spring run featuring Soulfly as direct support and King Parrot opening every night. The carnage kicks off March 19th in their adopted hometown of Richmond, VA, and rampages through April - [ARCHSPIRE Announce the 'Long Roads Big Loads' Tour](https://knac.com/archspire-longroadsbigloadstour/) - With Special Guests Undeath, Crown Magnetar and Mutilation Barbecue Photo Credit: Alex Morgan Following the success of their recently released single “Carrion Ladder,” ARCHSPIRE, the world’s fastest band, are proud to announce the Long Roads Big Loads Tour with special guests Undeath, Crown Magnetar, and Mutilation Barbecue. The tour supports their upcoming album 'TOO FAST TO DIE,' due out April 10, 2026. The run kicks off - [JOHN CORABI Announces New Album 'New Day'](https://knac.com/johncorabi-newalbum-newday/) - Due Out on April 24; Title Track Video Launches Photo Credit: Jeff Fasano JOHN CORABI is proud to announce his debut full-length solo album 'New Day,' due out on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, JOHN offers fans a first glimpse of the upcoming album with the release of it's title track, alongside an official music video, available below. A trip - [JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 Release New Video "You Can Give"](https://knac.com/joel-hoekstras-13-release-new-video-you-can-give/) - New Studio Album 'From The Fade' Out February 27 Photo Credit: Mike Polito Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) is pleased to release his new single, “You Can Give,” taken from the upcoming fourth album of his solo project, JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, 'From The Fade,' due out on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Hoekstra comments on the new single: "'You Can Give’ is a heavy, riff-driven - [Not Dead Yet: An Exclusive Interview With DAVID K STARR](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-davidkstarr/) - “The origin of the song was writing about my disease…[it became] a message to the world…to help people who were in similar circumstances to find hope, or find some sort of inspiration to stand tall and not give in.” George Dionne interviews guitarist DAVID K STARR about his first single as a solo artist, “Not - [QUEENSRYCHE, ACCEPT In Houston, TX With Photos!](https://knac.com/queensryche-accept-houstontx/) - It Was A Night Of Volume & Vengeance At The House Of Blues On December 11th All Photos By Larry Petro/Petrofyed Photography Taking on a concert review assignment in the weeks before Christmas is challenging in itself. Throw in a trip out of state the next morning and car troubles as well and you have - [Remembering Glen: An Exclusive Interview With LORRAINE LEWIS Of FEMME FATALE](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-lorrainelewis-of-femme-fatale/) - ”[Glen Le Ferman] had stories for days. The man could have, should have, written a book. His stories from back in the day, before I knew him, were wild. He lived the Sunset Strip.” Studio photos by Glen La Ferman / “screaming” photo by Ron Lyon George Dionne interviews FEMME FATALE vocalist LORRAINE LEWIS about - [MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 Adds Over 20 Bands to Lineup; Announces Headliner Day Splits](https://knac.com/milwaukeemetalfest-20morebands/) - The Rave/Eagles Ballroom June 5 - 7, Pre-Party June 5 - 7 Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now reveal the headliner day splits! ACID BATH will conquer Friday, followed by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on Saturday with newly added headliner MINISTRY to close out the weekend! In addition, the festival has announced over 20 new additions, which can be found below! General - [MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, RAIN CITY DRIVE, NEVERTEL, IF NOT FOR ME In Las Vegas, NV With Photos!](https://knac.com/memphismayfire-lasvegas/) - The Shapeshifter Tour: Part 2 Lands At The Portal At AREA15 On December 11th All Photos By Rocky Kessenger/Through The Metal Lens Some shows you attend for coverage. Some you attend because the lineup makes sense. And then there are nights like this where the music, the people you’re standing next to, and the bands - [ZP THEART RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW MUSIC IN 13 YEARS](https://knac.com/zptheart-firstnewmusic-13years/) - FORMER SINGER OF DRAGONFORCE + SKID ROW DROP VIDEO FOR "DARK TO LIGHT" ZP Theart has carved out one of the most distinctive vocal paths in modern metal. He first exploded onto the scene as the founding voice of DragonForce, shaping the band's trademark blend of turbo-charged guitars and sky-high melodies. Across albums like Valley of the Damned, Sonic Firestorm, Inhuman Rampage, - [EDENBRIDGE RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR ALBUM TITLE TRACK "SET THE DARK ON FIRE"](https://knac.com/edenbridge-lyricvideo-setthedarkonfire/) - NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 16 Austrian symphonic metal act Edenbridge have released a new digital single and lyric video today. It's the title track — "Set The Dark On Fire" — from the upcoming album out January 16. Watch the lyric video BELOW. With the title track, Edenbridge present one of their fastest songs ever. The band continues to convey - [UADA + MORTIIS Announce North American Co-Headliner For 'Devoid of Light' And 'Smell of Rain' Anniversaries](https://knac.com/uada-mortiis-northamericantour/) - Happening from April 10 - May 16, 2026 Photo by Peter Beste @peterbeste Enigmatic black metal horde UADA and industrial metal artist MORTIIS have teamed up for a very special co-headliner, featuring exclusive anniversary sets and supporting performances by Jerome Reuter’s ROME and WRAITH KNIGHT. UADA will be performing their seminal 2016 debut album 'Devoid of Light' in its entirety + a special CERMONIAL CASTINGS 30-year - [MEGADETH ANNOUNCE LET THERE BE SHRED: THE ULTIMATE MEGADETH IMMERSIVE LISTENING EVENT](https://knac.com/megadeth-lettherebeshred-listeningevent/) - SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 EXCLUSIVE DAY-LONG IMMERSIVE CELEBRATION IN NASHVILLE With MEGADETH’s final studio album set for release on January 23, the metal titans have announced LET THERE BE SHRED: THE ULTIMATE MEGADETH IMMERSIVE LISTENING EVENT set for Saturday, January 17 in La Vergne, TN (just outside Nashville). This exclusive, day-long immersive celebration will offer attendees the opportunity to get closer to the band, the - [Redemption: An Exclusive Interview With RICK HUGHES](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-rickhughes/) - “Everyday you’ve got a chance to make your life better…wherever you’re at in your life, if you're sick, if you’re not sick, if you're rich, if you’re poor, it’s up to you.” Photo credit Dominic Gouin George Dionne interviews SWORD frontman RICK HUGHES about his latest solo album ‘Redemption’ for KNAC.COM. The album is out - [TRIVIUM, JINJER, HERIOT In Los Angeles, CA With Photos!](https://knac.com/trivium-in-losangeles/) - At The Riverside Theater On December 3rd All Photos By Shane Lee/@_vulgardisplayofgaming Shane Lee goes over TRIVIUM’s crushing performance at the Riverside Theater on December 3rd, 2025, joined by powerhouse support from JINJER and HERIOT. From razor-sharp riffs and massive crowd energy to standout moments from each band’s set, this was a night that showcased - [ASIA Announces New Live Album ‘Asia – Live In England’](https://knac.com/asia-livealbum-liveinengland/) - Set for Release on March 13, 2026; Live Version of "Heat of the Moment" Video Launches Photo Credit: : Scruffy Bear Media Today, legendary English rock supergroup ASIA are thrilled to announce their upcoming live album, 'Asia – Live In England,' due out on March 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band unveils the live version of their hit - [EPICA UNVEIL NEW SINGLE "AVATAR - THE FINAL INCARNATION - "](https://knac.com/epica-newsingle-avatarthefinalincarnation/) - IN SUPPORT OF THEIR UPCOMING EUROPEAN TOUR Photo credit: Tim Tronckoe Symphonic metal titans EPICA proudly release their explosive new single 'Avatar – The Final Incarnation – ', a track that deals with the final incarnation (Avatar) to rid the world of unrighteousness and restore truth and purity. The single is accompanied by a stunning visualizer featuring artwork taken directly from - [BAT ANNOUNCE SPRING US TOUR WITH VOIVOD](https://knac.com/bat-springustour-voivod/) - Photo Credit: Renée Stramel Richmond, Virginia's metal-punk trio, BAT, is thrilled to announce a spring U.S. tour alongside Canadian progressive sci-fi metal pioneers, VOIVOD. The eight-date trek begins in at Hell's Heroes VIII in Houston on March 20th and concludes in Tulsa on March 27th. Fans can join BAT for an official afterparty immediately following the final show at 2 Minutes To - [PARADISE LOST UNVEILS NEW VIDEO FOR "SALVATION"](https://knac.com/paradiselost-newvideo-salvation/) - FROM NEW ALBUM ASCENSION Photo Credit: Ville Jurrikkala Icons of goth and doom, PARADISE LOST have revealed a new music video for the song ‘Salvation’ from the band’s widely acclaimed new album, Ascension. Directed by longtime collaborator Ash Pears, the stunning, cinematic portrayal of one of 2025’s most haunting tracks provides further evidence of their unyielding creative vision decades into the - [CREED’S 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER OF ‘99 AND BEYOND FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH LIMP BIZKIT AS CO-HEADLINERS](https://knac.com/creeds-summerof99andbeyond-festival-2026/) - SATURDAY, JULY 18 + SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026, CREDIT 1 UNION AMPHITHEATRE, TINLEY PARK, IL Rock fans, brace yourselves: multi-platinum acts CREED and Limp Bizkit will headline the 3rd Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL. The pair, who famously clashed during the summer of 2000—are putting the past behind them for - [FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL Confirms Seven More Bands](https://knac.com/frontiersrockfestival-sevenmorebands/) - May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2026, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan) Following last week’s announcement, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the names of seven more confirmed bands that will perform at the FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL, set to take place on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2026, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan). The festival will feature a total of 21 bands in three - [VISIONS OF ATLANTIS And WARKINGS Join Forces For New Single “Pirates & Kings”](https://knac.com/visionsofatlantis-warkings-newsingle-pirateskings/) - Eponymous Co-Headline Tour Through Europe Starts in February Photo Credit: Schwaighofer-Art Prepare for a fight! VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WARKINGS unite for a mighty shared single, “Pirates & Kings”, forging their weapons for the upcoming co-headline tour of the same name. With a sweeping double vocal force and uplifting lyrics, the track showcases both the symphonic pirates’ and the power - [Axel Rudi Pell Announces New Album 'Ghost Town'](https://knac.com/axelrudipell-newalbum-ghosttown/) - TO BE RELEASED MARCH 20; NEW SINGLE + LYRIC VIDEO "GHOST TOWN" OUT NOW Photo Credit: Kai Hoffmann You need neither encyclopedia nor satnav to enjoy the music of Bochum-based guitarist, composer, and band mastermind Axel Rudi Pell. Because what applies to most successful musicians also goes for Pell: His songs are marked by his typical, unmistakable - [KREATOR ANNOUNCES SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR](https://knac.com/kreator-spring2026-northamericantour/) - NEW ALBUM KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD OUT JANUARY 16 Metal titans KREATOR are thrilled to announce their triumphant return to U.S. soil. The band, who last conquered American audiences and venues in 2024, will embark on a headline tour of the U.S., with stops at key festivals, including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, and Maryland Deathfest. The tour kicks off on May 7 in - [FOREVER DEAF FEST 2026 Announces Lineup](https://knac.com/foreverdeaffest-2026-lineup/) - To Descend Upon Chicago April 10th And 11th The seventh edition of FOREVER DEAF FEST will descend upon Chicago on April 10th and 11th, 2026! What began as a showcase for local talent back in 2018 has become one of the premier festivals on Chicago's annual metal calendar. Forever Deaf Productions aims to bring the heaviest riffs - [DIRKSCHNEIDER &THE OLD GANG Release New Video "Blindfold"](https://knac.com/dirkschneidertheoldgang-video-blindfold/) - From The Album Babylon For longtime fans of UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, "Blindfold" feels like an old acquaintance: previously heard in an orchestral version on the 2020 We Are One album, the song now returns in a gripping new rock version. With its successful blend of emotion and classic heavy rock atmosphere, "Blindfold" is one of the most emotional moments - [SEBASTIAN BACH Announces Spring 2026 North American Tour](https://knac.com/sebastianbach-2026-tour/) - STITCHED UP HEART to Support Photo credit: Jim Louvau On the heels of a wildly successful Australian tour with sold-out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, SEBASTIAN BACH announces his 2026 North American headlining tour, The Party Never Ends, kicking off February 26 in Highland, California at Yaamava’ Casino. The tour will bring Bach’s unmistakable voice as he delivers the iconic hits from - [Ronnie Montrose Remembered:  Namm 2026 - 10 Year Anniversary All Star Memorial Concert Announced](https://knac.com/ronnie-montrose-remembered-namm-2026-10-year-anniversary-all-star-memorial-concert-announced/) - Set For 7:30 PM, Saturday, January 24th At The Grand Theater Anaheim Event Center Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at Ronnie Montrose Remembered — one of the most talked about shows of NAMM - [ARCHSPIRE Announce New Album 'TOO FAST TO DIE'](https://knac.com/archspire-newalbum-toofasttodie/) - Due Out on April 10; "Carrion Ladder" Video Launches Photo Credit: : Alex Morgan ARCHSPIRE, the world's fastest band, are proud to announce their upcoming album, 'TOO FAST TO DIE,' due out on April 10, 2026. To coincide with the announcement, the band has unleashed the lead single, “Carrion Ladder,” offering a first glimpse into the new record. The track arrives - [DEATH TO ALL, GORGUTS, PHOBOPHILIC In Los Angeles, CA With Photos!](https://knac.com/deathtoall-losangeles-with-photos/) - At The Belasco On November 28th All Photos By Shane Lee/@_vulgardisplayofgaming I may have missed the era of DEATH while the Godfather of Death Metal, Chuck Shuldiner was still alive but thankfully some great artists out there are still honoring his work, keeping his legacy alive in some way, shape and form. For instance there - [SLIK HELVETIKA RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE, "SOLAR HEAD"](https://knac.com/slikhelvetika-newsingle-solarhead/) - One of the heaviest bands to emerge from the Philadelphia rock scene is certainly Slik Helvetika. Who, will be returning on December 5, 2025 with a brand new single, "Solar Head" – which serves as a preview concerning what to expect from the band's 2026 full-length, 'Walk Through Fire,' which will be released through Deko Entertainment. "'Solar - [BLOODYWOOD ANNOUNCE 2026 "SYSTEM OF A BROWN" TOUR](https://knac.com/bloodywood-2026-systemofabrown-tour/) - FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS THE PRETTY WILD, LADRONES, + ANKOR Fresh off a sold-out Summer 2025 support slot for BABYMETAL and recently serving as direct support for Hailstorm in Europe, Indian folk metal band BLOODYWOOD today announce their 2026 "System Of A Brown Tour," featuring support from diverse worldwide acts. Joining Bloodywood on this run are genre-bending, boundary-breaking U.S. - [LIONS AT THE GATE “Burn The Candle” With New Video](https://knac.com/lions-at-the-gate-burn-the-candle-with-new-video/) - Band On Tour With DEATH ANGEL Metal powerhouse LIONS AT THE GATE proudly announce the release of their explosive new single, “Burn The Candle,” which arrives alongside a visually striking music video directed by Vicente Cordero. This marks the band’s first official unveiling since signing with Reigning Phoenix Music. The track delivers a sharpened edge, - [ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Starts Solo Journey With “The Room Where She Died” Video](https://knac.com/alissawhitegluz-theroomwhereshedied-video/) - Photo credit: Heilemania Canadian powerhouse Alissa White-Gluz starts her long-awaited solo career with her new single, “The Room Where She Died”, out now everywhere via Napalm Records. For years, ALISSA has been releasing original music and self-directed music videos exclusively for her Patreon community. Now, the multi-faceted artist is ready to share her latest single with the world at large. - [SOEN UNLEASH POWERFUL LIMINAL SINGLE/VIDEO "DISCORDIA"](https://knac.com/soen-video-discordia/) - NEW ALBUM RELIANCE OUT JANUARY 16 VIA SILVER LINING MUSIC SOEN release the evocative third single, “Discordia,” from forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16 via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. SOEN are a band who can tear your flesh apart with sheer power and moments later, balm the pain with beautiful melodies, - [THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT Release Third EP 'Chasing Ghosts'](https://knac.com/themendenhallexperiment-ep-chasingghosts/) - Via Lucent Records Photo credit: Stephanie Cabral From Southern California skies, The Mendenhall Experiment unleashes their new Chasing Ghosts EP — seven visceral tracks forged in fire, grit, and heart. Founded by Brandon Mendenhall, a guitarist born with cerebral palsy who refused every “you can’t,” this band transforms limitation into raw power. Joined by Nathan Stockton (legally blind & deaf) and a - [ANNOUNCING 'THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST' CO-HEADLINING TOUR FEATURING FEATURING DETHKLOK AND AMON AMARTH](https://knac.com/amonklokconquest-coheadliningtour/) - CASTLE RAT TO SUPPORT Dethklok - Courtesy of Artist; Amon Amarth - By Tomas Gidén Swedish metal titans AMON AMARTH join forces with DETHKLOK for THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST. The extensive co-headliner crosses North America Spring 2026 with special guests CASTLE RAT – bringing a night of pure theater and over the top heavy metal entertainment. The run will be the biggest raids of the year - [SATCHVAI BAND ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER U.S. TOUR](https://knac.com/satchvai-firstever-ustour/) - Special Guests Animals As Leaders on All Dates Photo credit: Jon Luini Following their highly successful debut band tour across Europe this past June and July — which saw numerous sold-out shows and glowing praise from fans and press alike — legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are bringing their electrifying SATCHVAI Band to the United States for the - [TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR](https://knac.com/triumph-tour-50thanniversary/) - Arena Rock Legends Return to the Road Following a Historic Year Honoring Their Legacy Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation - an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence, pioneering stagecraft, - [AVENGED SEVENFOLD AND GOOD CHARLOTTE ANNOUNCE 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR](https://knac.com/avengedsevenfold-goodcharlotte-2026tour/) - Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte will join together next summer for a North American Tour, marking a rare moment that unites two massively influential bands with deep roots and friendship spanning decades. While both acts have helped define their respective corners of rock music, this upcoming run celebrates the shared history, mutual respect, and musical connection that have woven - [FROM ASHES TO NEW UNVEIL NEW SONG “DRAG ME”](https://knac.com/fromashestonew-newsong-dragme/) - MASSIVE TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON FROM ASHES TO NEW (@FromAshesToNew)—Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), Jimmy Bennett (guitar)—are wrapping up 2025 with the release today (December 5) of a visceral new song, “Drag Me,” via Better Noise Music. Listen to the track HERE and watch the visualizer BELOW. “We wanted to create a song about feeling trapped in a war with yourself, when your - [KREATOR RELEASE VIDEO FOR SCORCHING NEW SINGLE "SATANIC ANARCHY"](https://knac.com/kreator-video-satanicanarchy/) - Krushers Of The World Album Out January 16 Metal titans KREATOR have unleashed "Satanic Anarchy," the brand new single from their highly anticipated sixteenth full-length, Krushers Of The World, which will be out on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. The song bears all the hallmarks of KREATOR's best material of the last few decades — fast-paced thrash riffs, a catchy, anthemic chorus, and - [DROP DEAD, GORGEOUS SHARE "SINK YOUR TEETH" VIDEO](https://knac.com/dropdeadgorgeous-sinkyourteeth-video/) - Drop Dead, Gorgeous emerged in the mid-2000s with an emotionally charged take on post-hardcore that helped define the era. As teenagers from Denver, their 2006 debut In Vogue became a landmark for Rise Records, blending synth-laced breakdowns, theatrical flair, and raw vulnerability. Follow-up albums like Worse Than a Fairy Tale and The Hot N' Heavy cemented their place in the scene, influencing - [Yellowcard, New Found Glory And Plain White T’s Announce 'The Up Up Down Down Tour'](https://knac.com/yellowcard-upupdowndowntour/) - Three Generations Of Rock Unite For Massive North American Run This Summer Fresh off their incredibly successful album release Better Days (produced by Travis Barker),their #1 Alt Rock single, “Better Days”, and the mega Maximum Fun Tour with A Day To Remember, Yellowcard have announced a massive U.S. outing this summer and are bringing some friends along — The Up Up - [TEXTURES SHARE NEW SINGLE "VANISHING TWIN"](https://knac.com/textures-newsingle-vanishingtwin/) - THIRD SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM GENOTYPE, OUT JANUARY 23rd Photo credit: Jeroen Aarts Photography Ahead of the release of their highly anticipated new album Genotype (January 23rd, Kscope), Textures have shared their new single ‘Vanishing Twin’ today. Inspired by personal experience of the band members, it explores the rarely discussed “Vanishing Twin Syndrome” – “I have two relatives who struggle with - [Sovereign: An Interview With ROB MORATTI](https://knac.com/interview-with-rob-moratti/) - “[On his time in SAGA] It is what it is, and thankfully it lasted at least three years. We pulled off a studio and live album…then Michael [Sadler] came out of retirement, and I understand that.” Photo credit by Surge Audio & Video George Dionne interviews Melodic Rock solo artist ROB MORATTI about his latest - [SABATON RELEASE “CROSSING THE RUBICON" VIDEO](https://knac.com/sabaton-crossingtherubicon-video/) - FROM 11th STUDIO ALBUM ‘LEGENDS’, OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands SABATON (@sabatonofficial) today (December 5) release their latest video, “Crossing The Rubicon.” It’s taken from their 11th studio album LEGENDS that came out October 17 via Better Noise Music marking the band’s label debut. SABATON released a special version of “Crossing The Rubicon” to radio on September 12 featuring - [CRYSTAL LAKE Shares New Single "Neversleep (feat. Myke Terry)"](https://knac.com/crystallake-newsingle-neversleep/) - 7th Studio Album The Weight Of Sound Out January 23rd, Photo Credit: Jesse Kojima Today, Japanese metalcore force CRYSTAL LAKE are proud to share their new single, "Neversleep (feat. Myke Terry)," taken from their highly anticipated upcoming seventh studio album, ‘The Weight of Sound,’ set for release on January 23rd, 2026 via Century Media Records. The track, which features Myke Terry from Volumes and Fire From The Gods on vocals, offers one - [NECROFIER To Unleash 'Transcend Into Oblivion' Full-Length](https://knac.com/necrofier-transcendintooblivion-album/) - February 27th, 2026 Through Metal Blade Records; “Servants Of Darkness, Guide My Way” Video Released Photo by Brian Sheehan Houston, Texas-based black metal conjurors and recent Metal Blade Records signees, NECROFIER, will unleash their fiery new full-length, Transcend Into Oblivion, on February 27th, 2026. NECROFIER are rewriting the rulebook in their own blood. Since 2018, the quartet has - [SOLENCE ANNOUNCE HEADLINE EU/UK TOUR IN SPRING 2026](https://knac.com/solence-headline-euuktour-2026/) - SPECIAL GUESTS: DREAM STATE AND WRITTEN BY WOLVES Following from the highly anticipated release of Angels Calling, Swedish born and LA based SOLENCE (@solenceofficial) are thrilled to announce a full EU/UK headline tour in the spring of 2026, with special guests: Dream State and Written By Wolves. The extensive tour will span 23 dates and will mark - [BEYOND THE BLACK RELEASE VIDEO FOR BRAND NEW SINGLE "RAVENS"](https://knac.com/beyondtheblack-video-ravens/) - NEW ALBUM BREAK THE SILENCE IS DUE ON JANUARY 9TH Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are happy to share the fifth single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The deeply emotional song 'Ravens' focuses on unity, loyalty and resilience. Rising together through darkness, - [BAD OMENS TO BROADCAST SOLD-OUT EUROPEAN TOUR STOP ON VEEPS](https://knac.com/badomens-broadcast-tourstop-veeps/) - “Bad Omens: Live from Amsterdam” to Stream Globally on Dec. 12 Following their sold-out Do You Feel Love European tour, Bad Omens will commemorate their landmark 2025 run with an exclusive global livestream, Bad Omens: Live from Amsterdam, broadcasting worldwide on Friday, December 12 via streaming platform VEEPS. Tickets for Bad Omens: Live from Amsterdam are available now for $19.99 - [GUNS N’ ROSES DEBUT TWO NEW SONGS “NOTHIN’” AND “ATLAS” ](https://knac.com/gunsnroses-twonewsongs-nothin-atlas/) - NEW MUSIC ARRIVES AHEAD OF ROCK ICONS WORLDWIDE 2026 TOUR Powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses have returned today with two brand new singles. 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The album announcement arrives alongside the release of lead single and title track "The End of Us," an epic six-minute cinematic opus featuring Black Veil Brides, live strings, and TX2's most - [Fast-Rising Mongolian Rockers UUHAI Release Sweeping Second Single “Khar Khulz”](https://knac.com/uuhai-video-kharkhulz/) - Debut Album, Human Herds, Out January 9 Photo Credit: Photo: Altankhuyag Erdenebat; Edit: Peter Sallai Breakthrough Mongolian rockers UUHAI have released the second single from their upcoming debut album, Human Herds, out January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. 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The - [Paul Lidel Launches New Hard Rock Television Show](https://knac.com/paullidel-newtelevisionshow/) - “SUNDAY NIGHTS ROCK with Paul Lidel” on Roku TV Paul Lidel (Dangerous Toys/ Dirty Looks) is stepping into a new spotlight as the host of SUNDAY NIGHTS ROCK with Paul Lidel, a weekly hard-rock video and interview series airing every Sunday at 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central / 5:00 PM Pacific on the New - [THE AMITY AFFLICTION + AUGUST BURNS RED ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 CO-HEADLINE TOUR](https://knac.com/amityaffliction-augustburnsred-coheadlinetour/) - "SPRING HORIZONS" TOUR SET FOR APRIL + MAY; BOUNDARIES + HEAVENSGATE TO SUPPORT AUGUST BURNS RED + THE AMITY AFFLICTION will hit the road this coming spring for the Spring Horizons Tour. It kicks off April 10 in Worcester and runs through May 17 in Philadelphia. BOUNDARIES and HEAVENSGATE will serve as support. "We've been talking in the background about touring with August - [FOO FIGHTERS Announce BENEFIT FOR HOPE THE MISSION & LOS ANGELES MISSION](https://knac.com/foofighters-benefitforhope/) - JANUARY 14th AT KIA FORUM; Donation Drive / Early Ticket Access Event December 7th Foo Fighters will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefitting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission. The only - [PALEFACE SWISS Drop Emotional New Music Video For "Everything Is Fine"](https://knac.com/palefaceswiss-newvideo-everythingisfine/) - Final Single Taken From Upcoming The Wilted EP Photo Credit Adam Chandler Switzerland’s heaviest export Paleface Swiss release new track “Everything Is Fine” today, the third and final single from their upcoming The Wilted EP, out January 2, 2026. The single differs greatly from the previously released songs from the EP so far and further displays the raw, emotional vulnerability the band - [Wolfgang Van Halen’s MAMMOTH Announces First Tour Dates For 2026](https://knac.com/mammoth-tourdates-2026/) - The End Tour Continues Across North America With just three dates left on their current run, GRAMMY® Award–nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth are announcing their first headlining dates of 2026. The lineup—Van Halen with guitarists Jon Jourdan and Frank Sidoris, bassist Ronnie Ficarro, and drummer Garrett Whitlock—will return to North America in support of - [Beyond the Gates 2026 Reveals Full Lineup + Day Splits](https://knac.com/beyondthegates2026-fulllineup/) - The epic four-day metal event will take place once again in the heart of Bergen (NO) from July 29 - August 1, 2026 December is here; and so is the full Beyond the Gates 2026 lineup! The festival is now unveiling seven new artists, completing next year’s bill. Leading the charge are stoner-doom legends Electric Wizard and death-metal prog - [Steve Blanco (IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT) To Release 'Echoes of Dead' Record Later This Month](https://knac.com/steveblanco-echoesofdead-record/) - On December 17th, Imperial Triumphant's Steve Blanco will self-release Echoes of Dead: a single 45-minute descent shaped from decaying harmonics, evolving synth textures, and the quiet presence of the unseen. Recorded live with subtle layers added afterward, the piece drifts like a signal from another realm: part meditation, part invocation, part haunting. It isn't meant to be understood — only - [THE ZENITH PASSAGE Present "Fleshbound Reliquary" Video](https://knac.com/thezenithpassage-fleshboundreliquary-video/) - North American Tour With Entheos Underway Photo by Vince Edwards Progressive death metallers THE ZENITH PASSAGE today present their latest single, "Fleshbound Reliquary." Mixed and mastered by Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Allegaeon, Archspire, Cephalic Carnage) with artwork by Shindy Reehal (Psycroptic, Lamb Of God, Kreator, Angelmaker), the track serves as the band's first new output from the band since 2023's critically adored and - [Evanescence Announces 2026 World Tour](https://knac.com/evanescence-announces-2026-world-tour/) - Spiritbox, Poppy, K.Flay & Nova Twins To Support On Select Dates Photo Credit: Alex Bemis GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Evanescence announce their 2026 World Tour, journeying across North America, UK and Europe, to deliver an electric new set. 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And on November 28th, the band will release a new single, the melodic yet - [FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL 2026 Announces First Wave Of Bands](https://knac.com/frontiersrockfestival-2026-firstbands/) - May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2026, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan) Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the first seven bands to perform at next year’s Frontiers Rock Festival, set to take place on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2026, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan)! The festival will feature a total of 21 bands in three days – an - [OPETH RELEASE OFFICIAL ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR "§3"](https://knac.com/opeth-musicvideo-3/) - TO MARK THE ONE-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT In celebration of the one-year anniversary of The Last Will and Testament, OPETH is proud to unveil a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the album’s intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interpretation of the narrative that has intrigued fans since the record’s release - [N.Y.C. 'Built To Destroy'](https://knac.com/nyc-builttodestroy/) - 2025, Adrenalizing Media Not you, not me, and not anyone on this planet will ever be able to listen to the amount of music available at any given moment in time. As such, we pick and choose our favorites, preoccupied with genre splitting and, occasionally, will latch onto something brand new just because. To many, - [THE HELLACOPTERS ANNOUNCE NEW RARITIES COLLECTION 'CREAM OF THE CRAP!'](https://knac.com/thehellacopters-newraritiescollection-creamofthecrap/) - WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 13TH Swedish high-energy rockers THE HELLACOPTERS have been celebrating their 30th anniversary recently and after releasing their much-lauded new album Overdriver on January 31, 2025, which reached No. 1 in the Swedish charts and a solid top 10 position in the German charts for the second time in the group’s career, it is time to offer their dedicated - [IRON SAVIOR Release Captivating Version Of "Forever Young"](https://knac.com/ironsavior-foreveryoung-single/) - ALPHAVILLE Cover Following the previously-released cover version of Irene Cara's 80s anthem "Fame", Hamburg’s power metal torchbearers IRON SAVIOR unveil their brand-new single "Forever Young", a powerful take on the Alphaville classic! 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For pre-orders go to this location. ‘Disconnected’ speaks of something that Michael Monroe feels passionately about: that live music is a rare and vital space for people to find each other in the - [THE GEMS Announce Second Album, 'Year Of The Snake'](https://knac.com/thegems-newalbum-yearofthesnake/) - Out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records; New Single, “Hot Bait”, Dropped Today Photo credit: Mikael Hulten Swedish hard rock sensation THE GEMS announce their highly anticipated second album, Year Of The Snake, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records! To mark the occasion, the trio has revealed a new single, “Hot Bait”: a hard-driving old-school blues rock banger. 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Fans can now watch the entire set at THIS - [DANGEROUS TOYS, ALL SINNERS In Pawtucket, RI With Photos!](https://knac.com/dangeroustoys-allsinners-in-pawtucket-ri/) - At The Met On Saturday, November 15th ALL PHOTOS BY GEORGE DIONNE Heading into the night of Saturday, November 15th, it had already been a long day for me. I filled in at a friend's record shop in the morning and afternoon which might not seem like it was overly taxing but hey, when you've - [JAZZ From HELL Festival Brings Avant-Garde Fury & Big-Band Brass to NYC](https://knac.com/jazzfromhell-festival-nyc/) - At Le Poisson Rouge on Friday, December 12 The JAZZ From HELL festival will take over Le Poisson Rouge on Friday, December 12, 2025, presenting an electrifying evening of experimental sound and forward-thinking performance. Leading the lineup is the acclaimed New York avant-metal trio IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, who will deliver a special collaboration with the GOLDSTAR METROPOLE ORCHESTRA. - [HOWLING GIANT Announce First North American Headlining "Crucible & Ruin Tour" 2026](https://knac.com/howlinggiant-firstnorthamerican-headliningtour-2026/) - With Special Guest INSOMNIAC Nashville, Tennessee's HOWLING GIANT announce their first headling tour in support of their acclaimed third full-length "Crucible & Ruin". On the North American road trip this coming spring from March 11 until April 4, 2026, the cosmic stoner metal outfit will be joined by heavy psych rockers INSOMNIAC from Atlanta, Georgia. Please find all currently confirmedlive dates & album details of "Crucible & Ruin" & below. HOWLING GIANT comment: "We're - [CHEZ KANE Unleashes New Video For "Love Tornado"](https://knac.com/chezkane-newvideo-lovetornado/) - New Studio Album 'Reckless' Out March 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl Photo Credit: Danny Rexon Today, British rocker CHEZ KANE is thrilled to unleash her new single, “Love Tornado,” taken from her upcoming third studio album, 'Reckless,' out on March 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official video, available below. On "Love Tornado," CHEZ comments: “Hold on tight, rockers... - [AMON AMARTH ANNOUNCE "THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS" UK + EU HEADLINE TOUR FOR 2026](https://knac.com/amonamarth-allfatherawakens-ukeuheadlinetour/) - ALL SWEDE LINE-UP WITH SUPPORT FROM ORBIT CULTURE AND SOILWORK Photo Credit: Tomas Gidén Ready your oars as the Allfather Awakens! 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The all-Swede invasion - [GUNS N’ ROSES ANNOUNCE 2026 WORLD TOUR ](https://knac.com/gunsnroses-2026-worldtour/) - TO HEADLINE STADIUMS, ARENAS, AMPHITHEATERS, AND FESTIVALS ACROSS US, CANADA, BRAZIL, UK, AND EUROPE NEXT SPRING & SUMMER After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the powerhouse rock icons have announced they will hit the road again in the spring and - [JELUSICK, FRONTED BY VOCALIST DINO JELUSICK, DROPS SOPHMORE ALBUM 'APOLITICAL ECSTASY'](https://knac.com/jejelusick-sophmorealbum-apoliticalecstasy/) - LIMITED EDITION (250 COPIES) PURPLE VINYL AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST The band JELUSICK is formed around Dino Jelusick (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, For Whom Gods Destroy, etc...) with Luke Broderick who is (same as Dino) an academically educated musician and with Ivan Keller and Mario Lepoglavec who both actively tour with Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Journey). All - [AIRBOURNE Gives the Gift of The Riff with New Single “Christmas Bonus”](https://knac.com/airbourne-newsingle-christmasbonus/) - Band Announces Mammoth Run of UK & Euro Headline Dates Photo Credit : Andy Ford The mighty AIRBOURNE returned earlier this year with the tremendous “GUTSY,” their first new song in six years… but wait… there’s myrrh… With less than 40 rockin’ days left until the Big Day, AIRBOURNE give fans – naughty and nice alike – a seasonal surprise with “Christmas Bonus,” their spirited - [FOREIGNER/54-40 Live In Ottawa, Canada](https://knac.com/foreigner-54-40-live-in-ottawa-canada/) - Jukebox And CanCon College Rock Heroes Belt Out The Hits At TD Place On October 28th SAXON’s first full-length UK tour saw them co-headlining with the CLASH in 1979. REM once opened for RATT at a two-day arts &crafts festival in California in 1984. 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Against all odds, a devout audience has ridden shotgun and grown with them every - [CASSIDY PARIS Releases Sophomore Album 'Bittersweet'](https://knac.com/cassidyparis-album-bittersweet/) - Shares New Single "Finish What We Started" Photo Credit: : Ian Ritter Australian rocker CASSIDY PARIS is excited to announce the release of her sophomore album, ‘Bittersweet,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, CASSIDY shares her new single and official visualizer “Finish What We Started,” available to view below. Talking about her new single, CASSIDY shares: “'Finish What We Started' is a powerful anthem about perseverance, - [INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2026 Announces Final Lineup](https://knac.com/infernofestival2026-finallineup/) - Inferno will take place in Oslo (NO) during Easter from April 2-5 The moment you've been waiting for is now here; INFERNO METAL FESTIVAL 2026 is proud to announce the final wave of bands, now completing the already stacked lineup! The festival now welcomes Cult of Luna, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Svarttjern, 1914, Sadistic Intent, Hulder, Zatokrev, Bizarrekult, - [Kami Kehoe Reclaims Her Resilience On Defiant New Single "FADE OUT"](https://knac.com/kamikehoe-newsingle-fadeout/) - Photo Credit - Alexander Bemis Alt-rock star on the rise, Kami Kehoe, has today unleashed her most emotive anthem yet with new single, "FADE OUT", arriving via Atlantic Records, Coup D'Etat Recordings and 10K Projects. This highly anticipated release comes fresh off the heels of her largest tour to date, where Kami captivated arena crowds as the opening - [ROB ZOMBIE USHERS IN 'HEATHEN DAYS' WITH NEW VIDEO](https://knac.com/robzombie-heathendays-video/) - NEW ALBUM, THE GREAT SATAN, OUT FEB 27TH Rock/metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has revealed the latest single, ‘Heathen Days,’ from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, The Great Satan, due out February 27th from Nuclear Blast Records. Accompanied by a video directed by Zombie, ‘Heathen Days’ is a callback to his earlier sound of furious, groove laden guitar riffs as he lyrically invokes the ungodly days - [FIREWIND Signs New Record Deal With BLKIIBLK Records](https://knac.com/firewind-newrecorddeal-blkiiblkrecords/) - Photo Credit: Akis Douzlatzis BLKIIBLK is thrilled to announce the signing of Greek power metal band FIREWIND. Led by guitar virtuoso Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Dream Evil), the band has evolved into a powerhouse with a devoted international fanbase and a string of acclaimed albums. As the band enters this exciting new era, FIREWIND also announces major lineup updates. After his departure in - [LAMB OF GOD RELEASE “PARASOCIAL CHRIST” VIDEO](https://knac.com/lambofgod-parasocichrist-video/) - OINING LAMB OF GOD FOR THE HEAVIEST TOUR OF THE NEW YEAR ARE KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, AND SANGUISUGABOGG Lamb of God have released “Parasocial Christ” (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/ParasocialChrist), a relentless three-minute assault that once again pairs the Richmond metal titans with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. The standalone single follows “Sepsis,” which has dominated - [BULLET RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "KEEP ROLLING"](https://knac.com/bullet-video-keeprolling/) - UPCOMING ALBUM KICKSTARTER TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 9 Swedish powerhouse Bullet have released the video for their new single "Keep Rolling" today. The song is featured on their upcoming studio album Kickstarter. "There was this song idea for the album that had that steady, ongoing, slow and heavy beat to it," the band shares about the song. "It kinda reminded us of 'Rolling Home' - [CORONER Announces North American West Coast Headliner](https://knac.com/coroner-westcoast-tour-2026/) - Support from HEATHEN Photo by Grzegorz Golebiowski Technical thrash pioneer CORONER will be embarking on a West Coast headlining tour in North America early next year in which they will be supported by HEATHEN! The "Dissonance Over the West" tour will kick off on February 4 in Las Vegas, NV and will make its way through the - [STRYPER 'The Greatest Gift of All'](https://knac.com/stryper-thegreatestgiftofall/) - Frontiers Music Srl, 2025 Ever since Christian metalheads STRYPER reinvented themselves with their comeback album 'No More Hell To Pay' in 2013, the band has been thriving both in terms of quantity and quality of their releases. The four-piece also underwent some sonic rejuvenation when bassist and backing vocalist Perry Richardson joined the band in - [METAL CHURCH RETURN WITH NEW LINEUP, SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “F.A.F.O.”](https://knac.com/metalchurch-newlineup-video-fafo/) - New Lineup Consists of Founding Guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, Guitarist Rick Van Zandt, Bassist David Ellefson, Drummer Ken Mary and Vocalist Brian Allen Photo Credit: Rick Moyer West Coast heavy metal veterans Metal Church return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features - [NEW MISERABLE EXPERIENCE (FEAT. 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It’s time to turn up the volume and immerse yourself in the electrifying sound of Crobot, as their music promises to propel you into an exhilarating journey beyond the - [THE RASMUS Share “Banksy” Video](https://knac.com/therasmus-banksy-video/) - From Weirdo Album Out Now Via Better Noise Music Photo credit: Venla Shalin THE RASMUS (@therasmusofficial) have always been a band merging their signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies with lyrically relevant songs about the world around them and the misfits they proudly identify with. Today (November 19), the Finnish 6x Platinum and 8x - [Paul Gilbert Returns, Channeling George Washington's Rules of Civility on New Album 'WROC'](https://knac.com/paulgilbert-newalbum-wroc/) - Released on February 27 via Music Theories Recordings; Video for the album's first single "Go Not Thither" Launches Photo Credit: Sam Gehrke The technical chameleon and guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert today announces his new album, WROC, which will be released on February 27 via Music Theories Recordings. To celebrate, he has revealed the music video for Go Not Thither, which you can watch HERE. WROC, - [SOiL Return to the UK for an October/November 2026 Tour](https://knac.com/soil-uk-2026tour/) - With Finger Eleven and Adema UK favorites SOiL will make their long-awaited return in October and November 2026, following the massive success of their sold-out 2024 UK tour, which featured the band’s special All Scars set. This new run expands to 15 dates, marking the band’s longest UK stretch yet, and includes several first-ever stops in cities they’ve never performed in throughout their extensive - [BLOODBOUND Release Title Track “Field Of Swords” From Upcoming Album](https://knac.com/bloodbound-titletrack-fieldofswords/) - New Album, Field Of Swords, Out This Friday via Napalm Records With the release of their triumphant new album, Field Of Swords, closing in, BLOODBOUND has released its opening title track as their powerful third single. “Field Of Swords” immediately storms into BLOODBOUND’s signature sound, braiding stories of glory with a sweeping blend of melodic and heavy power metal—a perfect introduction to the - [BLEED FROM WITHIN ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TREK](https://knac.com/bleedfromwithin-northamerican-headliningtrek/) - 'THE ZENITH TOUR' 2026 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SYLOSIS Scottish metal titans Bleed From Within are thrilled to announce their very first North American headline run: 'The Zenith Tour'! The 27-date trek will kick off on April 2nd (Worcester, MA) and run all the way through to May 7th (New York, NY), with stops in Montreal, Chicago, LA, and Dallas. Joining the band as special - [BAD OMENS DROP BROODING NEW SINGLE “LEFT FOR GOOD”](https://knac.com/badomens-newsingle-leftforgood/) - Video Now Streaming; Band's Tour Kicks Off November 21st Photo Credit: Bryan Kirks Chart-topping rock band Bad Omens return with their hypnotic new single “Left For Good”, out today via Sumerian Records following a global premiere and interview on Apple Music’s New Music Daily. The track marks the fourth new release from the band this year, and a striking continuation of - [VICTORIUS Announce New Studio Album 'World War Dinosaur'](https://knac.com/victorius-newalbum-worldwardinosaur/) - Out April 17th; Game-Inspired Video for New Single “Raptor Squad Attack” Out Now German power metal heroes VICTORIUS are back with their brand-new single“Raptor Squad Attack”, out now via PERCEPTION – A Division of ReigningPhoenix Music. The single paves the way for their upcoming studio album, entitled World WarDinosaur, that is set for release on April 17, 2026. - [TEMPLE BALLS ANNOUNCE NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM](https://knac.com/templeballs-new-selftitledalbum/) - OUT FEBRUARY 20; “SOUL SURVIVOR” Video Launches Photo Credit: Marko Syrjala Finnish rockers Temple Balls are excited to announce the release of their new self-titled studio album, out on February 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Following the latest single “There Will Be Blood”, the band now share the new single “Soul Survivor”, along with - [AS I LAY DYING Return With Ferocious, New Video "If I Fall" ](https://knac.com/asilaydying-newvideo-ififall/) - Photo Credit: Tom Flynn The revitalized new incarnation of top-charting metalcore pioneers AS I LAY DYING has burst back onto the scene, led by iconic founding frontman Tim Lambesis. Following the October premiere of their furious comeback single, "Echoes", which introduced the band's powerhouse new lineup – Chris Clancy (bass, clean vocals), Bill Hudson (guitar), Don Vedda (guitar) and Tim Yeung (drums) – - [ATREYU Shares Striking New Video for "Dead"](https://knac.com/atreyu-newvideo-dead/) - On Tour Now Celebrating 20 + 1 Year Anniversary of The Curse Photo Credit: Sean Stiegeimeier ATREYU are proud to share the striking new music video for their single “Dead,” a powerful visual companion to their first release in over two years. Known for their signature blend of crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics, ATREYU continue to push the - [WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Reveals 2026 Band Lineup](https://knac.com/welcometorockville-2026bandlineup/) - 15 Year Anniversary Set For May 7-10, 2026 At Daytona International Speedway Following a record-breaking event in 2025 with 230,000 music fans in attendance, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 7-10, 2026 for its biggest year yet. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to unleash the full music lineup for the event’s 15th year. Guns N' Roses and Foo Fighters join previously announced - [Mötley Crüe Announces Massive 2026 North American Tour](https://knac.com/motleycrue-2026-northamericantour/) - Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of ‘CARNIVAL OF SINS’ Tour & Band’s 45th Anniversary Iconic rock band Mötley Crüe announce THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS, a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-2006 Carnival of Sins tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. The run will bring Mötley Crüe’s high-impact - [DEATH DEALER Announce New Album 'Reign Of Steel'](https://knac.com/deathdealer-newalbum-reignofsteel/) - Out January 23rd; Video For “Blast The Highway” Drops Heavy metal titans DEATH DEALER are gearing up for a new chapter in their steel-forged legacy with the announcement of their upcoming full-length album “Reign Of Steel”, set for release on January 23,2026 via Massacre Records. Packed with towering vocals, precision riffing, and a renewed sense of power, the album captures the - [Leo Rising: An Exclusive Interview With DANKO JONES](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-dankojones/) - “I’m not really comfortable with the word ‘artist’, because I think artists have the luxury to take time off. We don’t, we gotta pay the rent. So every two years you’re gonna get an album.” George Dionne interviews DANKO JONES frontman DANKO JONES (more on that in the interview) about their latest album LEO RISING - [Paper Over The Cracks: An Exclusive Interview With DEAN DELEO Of ONE MORE SATELLITE](https://knac.com/exclusiveinterview-deandeleo-onemoresatellite/) - “I’ve come to terms long ago that I’m merely the guy that stands next to the singer.” George Dionne interviews STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist DEAN DELEO about his latest project with vocalist Pete Shoulder (WINTERVILLE, THE UNION) entitled ONE MORE SATELLITE for KNAC.COM. Their self-titled debut is available now on all streaming platforms, with CDs - [The JAY HOOKS BAND 'Tequila And Bullets'](https://knac.com/jayhooksband-tequilaandbullets/) - Jay Hooks Records It might surprise some to know that I'm a lover of Electric Blues. I don't celebrate it as much as I probably should and there's no underlying reason either. I tell people that I'm a Metalhead if they ask. But growing up in the 60's and 70's it's just always been a - [THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 HEADLINE TOUR](https://knac.com/thedevilwearsprada-spring2026-tour/) - FOUR YEAR STRONG, SPLIT CHAIN, + I PROMISED THE WORLD TO SERVE AS SUPPORT PHOTO CREDIT: Wyatt Clough THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica [vocals], Jeremy DePoyster [guitar, clean vocals], Kyle Sipress [guitar], Jonathan Gering [keys, synths, programming, percussion], and Giuseppe Capolupo [drums] — just released their critically acclaimed ninth album Flowers last week via Solid State Records. Get it here. Today, the band, fresh off an international tour schedule that would - [BATTLE BEAST UNLEASH EXPLOSIVE NEW VIDEO "WATCH THE SKY FALL"](https://knac.com/battlebeast-newvideo-watchtheskyfall/) - FROM THEIR LATEST ALBUM STEELBOUND In the midst of their ongoing and highly successful European tour, Finnish heavy metal powerhouse BATTLE BEAST is giving fans another reason to celebrate.The band has just released 'Watch The Sky Fall', a new highlight track from their recently launched album Steelbound, out now via Nuclear Blast Records (released October 17th). 'Watch The Sky Fall' is a - [FEUERSCHWANZ Unveil Live Version of their Hit “Knightclub”](https://knac.com/feuerschwanz-knightclub-video/) - New Album Knightclub Available via Napalm Records The LORDS OF FYRE tour might be over, but FEUERSCHWANZ have brought something with them from their latest run. Today, they unleash an exciting live rendition of their seminal hit “Knighclub”, alongside an official live video recorded during their co-headlining tour with Lord Of The Lost. Fiery stage performances and the enthusiastic echo of - [LAMB OF GOD ANNOUNCE 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR](https://knac.com/lambofgod-2026-northamericantour/) - JOINING THE BAND ARE KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY AND SANGUISUGABOGG Lamb of God return to the road this March for what promises to be the heaviest tour of 2026, with the North American trek, produced by Live Nation, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Tickets for - [BELPHEGOR Announce "Praise The Beast" North American Tour ](https://knac.com/belphegor-praisethebeast-tour/) - INCANTATION, HATE & NARCOTIC WASTELAND TO SUPPORT Black death metal force, BELPHEGOR, will unleash their magickal procession across North America this February and March with the “Praise the Beast” Tour 2026. These diabolical gatherings mark the band’s return to North America after recently inking a pact with one of the fastest-rising forces in metal - - [TYKETTO ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'CLOSER TO THE SUN'](https://knac.com/tyketto-newalbum-closertothesun/) - SET FOR RELEASE MARCH 20; NEW VIDEO "HIGHER THAN HIGH" OUT NOW Hard rocking songsmiths TYKETTO will release their 6th studio album, Closer To The Sun, through Silver Lining Music on March 20th 2026, and with it, unleash some of their best, supremely crafted rock anthems celebratingthe return of this criminally underrated quintet originally founded in New York. The first - [DAYSEEKER ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR](https://knac.com/dayseeker-2026-northamericantour/) - NORTHLANE, WIND WALKERS, + SACE6 TO SUPPORT PHOTO CREDIT: Alex Bemis Southern California's DAYSEEKER — Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Zac Mayfield [drums] — are thrilled to announce their forthcoming headline tour of North America, set for May 2026. The tour kicks off May 1 in New York and runs through May 30 in San Diego. Northlane, Wind Walkers, and sace6 will serve as support. "This - [LYNYRD SKYNYRD AND FOREIGNER ANNOUNCE 'DOUBLE TROUBLE DOUBLE VISION' TOUR](https://knac.com/lynyrdskynyrd-foreigner-doubletroubledoublevisiontour/) - 19 CO-HEADLINE APPEARANCES PLANNED FOR 2026 LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for Summer, 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour begins on July 23 in Atlanta at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29 in Rogers, AR at the Walmart AMP. The artist - [SACRED LEATHER INJECT A DOSE OF CLASSIC HEAVY METAL ON NEW SINGLE "FALLEN ANGEL"](https://knac.com/sacredleather-newsingle-fallenangel/) - NEW ALBUM, KEEP THE FIRE BURNING, OUT DEC 12TH Midwest Heavy Metal torchbearers SACRED LEATHER are back with the 3rd single, 'Fallen Angel,' from their eagerly awaited, new album, Keep The Fire Burning, that's due out December 12th via King Volume Records / Wise Blood Records. Forged in fire, the hellion five-piece have returned with a ferocious new song and video that delves into the mind - [RETURN TO DUST DROP WILD "NEW RELIGION" OFFICIAL VIDEO](https://knac.com/returntodust-newreligion-video/) - BAND TOURING WITH MAMMOTH + MYLES KENNEDY THIS FALL Buzzed-about rock band RETURN TO DUST — Matty Bielawski [guitar, vocals], Graham Stanush [bass, vocals], Sebastian Gonzalez [guitar], and London Hudson [drums] — have shared the thrilling and wold video for their recently released single, the gloomy and gritty "New Religion." Watch it here. Musically, "New Religion" is an all-out riff fest, and the accompanying visual will ruffle more - [MEGADETH RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “I DON’T CARE”](https://knac.com/megadeth-newvideo-idontcare/) - FROM THEIR JANUARY 2026 SELF-TITLED ALBUM, THE BAND’S FINAL STUDIO RELEASE Photo credit: Ross Halfin The countdown to the release of MEGADETH’s final studio album continues with “I Don’t Care,” their latest single and video out today (November 14). Watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE from the group’s self-titled album out January 23, 2026. The uncompromising metal titans teamed with - [THE DEAD DAISIES UNLEASH DIGITAL - 'LIVE AT STONEDEAD' ](https://knac.com/thedeaddaisies-digital-liveatstonedead/) - New Music Set for 2026 and Global Touring Plans for 2027 The Dead Daisies are thrilled to announce the release of a powerful new live album and ambitious plans for the years ahead. Following a highly successful run of UK dates earlier this year, the band's electrifying closing performance at the Stonedead Festival is now immortalized. Today, November 14th, - [JOHN 5 ‘Ghost’](https://knac.com/john5-ghost/) - 60 Cycle Hum Recordshttps://john-5.com JOHN 5 has an impressive 30+ year pedigree that ranges from songwriting to studio work, and from film to live performances. Some of you would be taken aback by some of the songs and full albums that JOHN 5 has written for other artists. JOHN 5 has had notable guitar slots - [SKILLET RELEASE VIDEO FOR FIRST-EVER CHRISTMAS TRACK "O COME, O COME EMMANUEL"](https://knac.com/skillet-video-ocomeocomeemmanuel/) - 22x PLATINUM ROCKERS JOIN A ROCK FEED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL DECEMBER 2 ON YOUTUBE 22x platinum rock band SKILLET have released their first-ever Christmas recording, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," accompanied by a powerful and moving music video, which was also featured in social collab with FOX & Friends. Watch it here. The release caps off a massive year that included packed shows across Europe last summer - [JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 Announces New Studio Album 'From The Fade'](https://knac.com/joelhoekstras13-newalbum-fromthefade/) - Out February 27; Shares the First Single “The Fall” Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) is pleased to announce the release of the fourth album of his solo project, JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, titled 'From The Fade' and out on February 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To give the audience a taste of what to expect from the record, Joel and company - [BLACK STONE CHERRY Present New EP Title Track Video For "Celebrate"](https://knac.com/blackstonecherry-video-celebrate/) - In Front of March 6, 2026 EP Release Kentucky's finest, BLACK STONE CHERRY, will release their brand-new EP, Celebrate, which will be digitally available on March 6, 2026 via Mascot Records. Following the recent release of lead single “Neon Eyes,” they have now dropped a new song and music video for the EP’s title track, “Celebrate.” BLACK - [MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 Announces New Dates for Next Year's Edition](https://knac.com/milwaukeemetalfest-2026-newdates/) - The festival will return to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom now from June 5 - 7, 2026 with the pre-party kicking off on June 4 Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is already booking a stacked lineup for next year, which is soon to be revealed! In the meantime, the festival's commitment to topping the lineups from the last three - [VIOLET BREED featuring Brian Wheat (TESLA) Releases Fourth Single "Stay Away"](https://knac.com/violetbreed-fourthsingle-stayaway/) - Video Launches Alternative rock band Violet Breed released their fourth single, "Stay Away." The track features an electrifying collaboration with Brian Wheat, founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling rock band Tesla, and rising singer-songwriter AleX. “Stay Away” hits with raw emotion and heavy alt-rock energy. Fueled by 90s grunge grit and modern alternative edge, it tells the story of loving - [Hard Rock Supergroup BLACK SWAN Returns With New Album 'Paralyzed'](https://knac.com/blackswan-newalbum-paralyzed/) - Out February 13; “If I Was King" Video Unleashed Photo Credit: Enzo Mazzeo The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN - featuring Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) – are thrilled to announce the release of a new studio album, 'Paralyzed,' set for release on February 13, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. BLACK SWAN unleashes - [PROPHETS OF ADDICTION RELEASE NEW SINGLE, "MAGGIE MAY"](https://knac.com/prophetsofaddiction-maggiemay/) - CARMINE APPICE ASKS TO PLAY IT FOR ROD STEWART PROPHETS OF ADDICTION are still riding high off of their most recently released album, Face the Music, earlier this year through F-Bomb Records. With leading Australian outlet The Rockpit calling the album, "This is the band's greatest moment to date. Wonderful," and Sleaze Roxx exclaimed, "... you - [DAVID ELLEFSON – BASSTORY: Performance, Stories & Legacy Is Coming To Latin America](https://knac.com/davidellefson-basstory-latinamerica/) - February 2026 Grammy-winning bassist David Ellefson brings his acclaimed BASSTORY: Performance, Stories & Legacy tour to Latin America this February — a powerful blend of live performance, storytelling, and an inside look at the riffs, moments, and music that shaped his life on and off the stage. Joining David on this run: Andrew Freeman (Last in Line) – Vocals - [ALICE COOPER + CRISS ANGEL ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL DATES FOR "WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE" AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO](https://knac.com/alicecooper-crissangel-announce-additionaldates-welcometoournightmare/) - DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, FOUR MORE SHOWS HAVE BEEN ADDED! APRIL 3 & 4 + MAY 22 & 23 After selling out the two premiere shows in one hour, and adding a third now sold-out show, Alice Cooper and Criss Angel are proud to announce an additional four show dates. Shows have been added on April 3 and 4 as well May 22 and - [Ukrainian Blackened Death Metal Force 1914 Release New Single “1918 Pt. 3: ADE (A Duty to Escape)”](https://knac.com/1914-newsingle-1918pt3adeadutytoescape/) - New Album, Viribus Unitis, out Now via Napalm Records With the release of their fourth album, Viribus Unitis only hours away, 1914 release one last crushing single. “1918 Pt 3: ADE (A Duty to Escape)” enlists Aaron Stainthorpe’s (formerly of my Dying Bride, High Parasite) hauntingly dark vocals to their sound storm. Fusing blackened death-doom with vivid historical storytelling, they deliver a - [SLAYER's 'Hell Awaits' Gets 40th Anniversary Reissue](https://knac.com/slayers-hellawaits-40thanniversary-reissue/) - May 15th, 2026 Via Metal Blade Records SLAYER’s iconic second studio album, Hell Awaits, is set to receive a 40th anniversary edition reissue via Metal Blade Records next Spring! Formed in 1981, SLAYER assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk – heavier, faster, and darker than the rest – and set a new standard, - [The Violent Hour Unleashes New Music Video, "Sex & Cigarettes"](https://knac.com/theviolenthour-video-sexcigarettes/) - From Their New, Self-Titled EP Photo credit: Shelby Ingham "'Sex and Cigarettes' was the first song I wrote for The Violent Hour EP," said Carla. "It’s fun, sexy, and a full-throttle riot-grrrl love letter to chaos and chemistry." For the music video, Carla wrote the treatment, personally scouted most of the locations, from Circus Liquor to L.A.’s infamous - [THERION Announces New Live Album/DVD/BluRay, 'Con Orquesta'](https://knac.com/therion-newlivealbum-conorquesta/) - Out January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records THERION announce their live album Con Orquesta, physically out January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records. The Swedish symphonic metal pioneers made history once again in 2024 by performing live with a full orchestra, 17 years after their last monumental shows of this kind. Following their unforgettable appearances in Romania (2006) - [PATRIARCHS IN BLACK Reveal New Video "I'm Coming Home"](https://knac.com/patriarchsinblack-newvideo-imcominghome/) - Band features members of DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE, HADES Doom metallers Patriarchs in Black reveal the new single "I'm Coming Home." The official video can be seen and heard HERE at Metalville's official YouTube channel. Guitarist / songwriter Dan Lorenzo says about the song: "'I'm Coming Home" is a 12-bar blues song that I wrote. People might think it’s easy to write a 12-bar - [PLUGINZ CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH HUGE ROCK & METAL COLLABS, RETAIL EXPANSION, BUILD-YOUR-OWN JACK RACK®](https://knac.com/pluginz-celebrates10years/) - Pluginz, the music lifestyle brand behind the popular Jack Rack®, closes its 10th anniversary year with its biggest lineup yet, including officially licensed collaborations with Oasis, Ghost, Ice Nine Kills, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Misfits and the estates of Ozzy Osbourne, “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, and Cliff Burton. Founded in 2015 by Mike Stricklin, Pluginz transformed a clever Kickstarter idea into a global phenomenon, turning rock-gear - ['KILLED BY DEAF: A Punk Tribute To Motörhead' With Unboxing Video](https://knac.com/killedbydeaf-apunktributetomotorhead-review/) - 2025 BMG Recordings “The punks loved us. The only reason we weren’t in that lot was because we had long hair, so obviously we must be heavy metal. That was the thinking. But a lot of kids heard us without seeing a picture, so they thought we were a punk band.” ——Lemmy Kilmister I recently - [HANABIE. Announce Spring 2026 North American Headline Tour](https://knac.com/hanabie-2026northamericantour/) - With Nekrogoblikon + Enterprise Earth As Support Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have today announced their upcoming 2026 North American headlining run with Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth as support. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-date tour begins on Friday, March 13 in Boston, Massachusetts at Big Night Live, and ends on Saturday, April 11 in Los Angeles, California at The Belasco. TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning today at 12 pm - [KATATONIA Unveils Dark, Innovative Cover of KISS’ “A World Without Heroes” ](https://knac.com/katatonia-cover-kiss-worldwithoutheroes/) - Currently Touring EU + UK with Label Mates EVERGREY Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, KATATONIA, have unveiled a hauntingly beautiful rendition of the KISS classic “A World Without Heroes”! Originally available as an exclusive bonus track on the mediabook edition of their latest studio album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State (released in June via Napalm Records), the - [JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS Announce Leg One of Their 2026 Tour](https://knac.com/jonandersonandthebandgeeks-2026-tour/) - Tour Kicks Off April 17th in Ridgefield, CT Following their successful summer of 2025 tour in support of their debut album ‘TRUE’ and their live album ’Perpetual Change,’ JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS announce today the first leg of their 2026 “YES Epics, Classics, and More” tour. The 10 show tour commences on April 17th at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT and ends May 7th at the Royal Oak - [SABATON Release “A Tiger Among Dragons" Single/Video](https://knac.com/sabaton-atigeramongdragons-video/) - From 11th Studio Album Legends Photo Credit: Chris Rörland #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands SABATON (@sabatonofficial) today (November 10) release the latest single and accompanying video, “A Tiger Among Dragons,” from their 11th studio album LEGENDS that came out October 17 via Better Noise Music (marking the band’s label debut). LEGENDS has garnered impressive debuts on various Luminate U.S. and - [KISS CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEMINAL LIVE ALBUM 'ALIVE!' 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Somewhere, amongst the frozen tundra (it’s cold here okay?) and probably mingling with Sasquatch, there will be a new band to rise from the ranks of flannel, - [THE DARKNESS, MARK DALY In Houston, TX With Photos!](https://knac.com/thedarkness-houston/) - The Dreams On Toast Tour Kicks Off Leg 2 At Warehouse Live Midtown On November 7th Band Photo Credit: Gareth Parker All Photos By Larry Petro/Petrofyed Photography Twice in October Houston was the site of a tour-ending performance, first MICHAEL SCHENKER and then ALICE COOPER/JUDAS PRIEST. This time on November 7th, the Bayou City was - [DOGMA In Tampa, FL With Photos!](https://knac.com/dogma-tampaflorida/) - It's A Ritual At The Orpheum Nightclub On 11/4 All Photos By Travis Failey Photography It was Tuesday night at the Convent of DOGMA at the Orpheum nightclub in Tampa to witness a visual spectacle of an up-and-coming band that’s been getting a ton of publicity since its inception in 2021. This was the third - [FROM ASHES TO NEW, MAGNOLIA PARK, UNTIL I WAKE, NOT ENOUGH SPACE In Boston, MA With Photos!](https://knac.com/fromashestonew-boston/) - A New Disease Takes Over Big Night Live On 11/5 All Photos By Leah Feder It’s the middle of the week, in the busiest area of Boston. Tonight, FROM ASHES TO NEW is taking over Big Night Live. The band brings the “New Disease” Tour to the city, with MAGNOLIA PARK, UNTIL I WAKE and - [SHAMROCK SLAUGHTER 2026 ANNOUNCES FINAL LINEUP](https://knac.com/shamrockslaughter-2026lineup/) - EVENT SET FOR PIERE'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTER + STAN'S ROOM IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA MARCH 13-14 SHAMROCK SLAUGHTER's 2026 lineup is here and it slays. The promoters have announced the full lineup for the 2026 edition, which brings the brutality March 13-14 of next year at Piere's Entertainment Center + Stan's Room in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 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Reminiscing the days of when I was active in conducting interviews for KNAC a few years ago, I’d scheduled an - [ EDENBRIDGE GO "WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE" WITH NEW VIDEO](https://knac.com/edenbridge-wherethewildthingsarevideo/) - NEW ALBUM SET THE DARK ON FIRE ARRIVES JANUARY 16 Austrian symphonic metal act Edenbridge released the video for new single "Where The Wild Things Are," which is taken from the upcoming studio album Set The Dark On Fire. "Where The Wild Things Are" conveys an Irish/Celtic atmosphere in its melodies and instrumentation. The song's content addresses the earth as a living being, manifested - [WHITECHAPEL Presents “Prisoner 666” Video](https://knac.com/whitechapel-prisoner666video/) - Rituals Of Hate US Headlining Tour Begins Next Week WHITECHAPEL is pleased to present their new video for “Prisoner 666.” The track comes off of the band’s Hymns In Dissonance full-length, released earlier this year on Metal Blade Records. Comments vocalist Phil Bozeman, “‘Prisoner 666’ was the first song we wrote and musically feels like the 2014/2021 WHITECHAPEL morphing back into - [RON KEEL "THE METAL COWBOY" RELEASES "THE LAST RIDE"](https://knac.com/ronkeel_thelastridevideo/) - THE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO INSPIRED BY THE COMIC BOOK “KEELWORLD – METAL COWBOY | THE LAST RIDE" Metal Nerds Inc. has joined forces with RFK Media to deliver the new 44-page comic book/graphic novel “KEELWORLD,” in which the Metal Cowboy undertakes a journey through time, from the Hollywood heyday of the 80s to the - [KORPIKLAANI RELEASE VIDEO FOR "GOT THE TIME" (ANTHRAX COVER)](https://knac.com/korpiklaani-anthraxcovervideo/) - Now Streaming On All Platforms Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for their cover of the popular ANTHRAX version of the Joe Jackson song 'Got The Time', which is streaming now on all platforms. Originally released in Finnish under the name 'Ennen' between KORPIKLAANI's most recent albums Jylhä (2021) and Rankarumpu (2024), you can now enjoy the English version - [KATATONIA Announces North American Headline Performances For Spring 2026](https://knac.com/katatonia-2026natour/) - Taking Place Around Support Dates With Opeth photo credit: Terhi Ylimäinen Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness KATATONIA will tour North America in early 2026 in support of their latest full-length album, the acclaimed Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, out now via Napalm Records. Around their previously announced upcoming support dates with headliners Opeth, the band will also perform - [ALICE COOPER, JUDAS PRIEST, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY In Houston, TX](https://knac.com/alice-cooper-judas-priest-corrosion-of-conformity-in-houston-tx/) - Co-Headline Run Closes Out At The Woodlands Pavilion On October 26th All photos by larry petro/petrofyed photography After a seemingly endless summer in Texas a hint of autumn was in the air at the Woodlands Pavilion just north of the Houston metro area where for the second time in as many weeks, H-Town was the - [SOEN UNLEASH NEW VIDEO / SINGLE "MERCENARY"](https://knac.com/soen-video-mercenary/) - NEW ALBUM – RELIANCE – OUT JANUARY 16 VIA SILVER LINING MUSIC SOEN unleash the crushing second single “Mercenary” from forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. With Reliance, their seventh studio album, the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse, spearheaded by Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums), continue to find - [BLOSSOMS FALL Release New Video For "Luna"](https://knac.com/blossomsfall-lunavideo/) - New Album La Alma Drops On February 6 Blossoms Fall are a female-fronted metalcore band from Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA), and they own the sweet spot of our sonic zone like a massive tsunami that would crash on our shores! The band just dropped an emotional new music video and single entitled “Luna” which happens to - [TAILGUNNER Announces New Album, 'Midnight Blitz', Produced by Metal Legend K. K. Downing](https://knac.com/tailgunner-midnightblitz-album/) - Out February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records; First Single, “Midnight Blitz”, Revealed photo credit: Tunde Valiszka Carrying the torch of NWOBHM are TAILGUNNER! Recently signed to Napalm Records, the young British band announces their upcoming sophomore record, Midnight Blitz, out February 6, 2026. Drawing heavily from classic heavy metal sounds, TAILGUNNER have found support in the very heroes they follow: after - [ELECTRIC TEMPLE Premiere The Video "Am I Damned?"](https://knac.com/electrictemple_amidamnedvideo/) - From Their Debut Album, High Voltage Salvation, Out Now ELECTRIC TEMPLE announces the release of their new music video "Am I Damned?", from their debut album, "High Voltage Salvation", that was released through Eonian Records. U.S. based rock band Electric Temple is ready to stake their claim in the classic hard rock/metal community. The up-and-coming - [PUSCIFER RELEASE "PENDULUM" VIDEO](https://knac.com/puscifer_pendulumvideo/) - OFFERING A SECOND PREVIEW OF NORMAL ISN’T (FEB. 6, PUSCIFER ENTERTAINMENT/ALCHEMY RECORDINGS/BMG) NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ON-SALE NOW Photo credit: Travis Shinn Puscifer have shared a second track from their upcoming album, Normal Isn’t (Feb. 6, Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG), with today’s release of “Pendulum” (https://youtu.be/W9021kI8f54), which arrives alongside a video that evokes the dark energy of the ‘80s post-punk underground. - [RAVEN BLACK Unveils Video for "Black Sonata"](https://knac.com/ravenblack_blacksonatavideo/) - Title Track To New Album, Out Now The twisted carnival of theatrical metal known as RAVEN BLACK has once again opened the gates to their haunted world with the release of their latest visual masterpiece, “Black Sonata.” Serving as the title track to their acclaimed new album, Black Sonata, the video is a stunning fusion of - [MAYHEM ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'LITURGY OF DEATH' OUT FEBRUARY 6](https://knac.com/mayhem_newalbum_liturgyofdeath/) - BAND UNVEILS FIRST SINGLE + VIDEO "WEEP FOR NOTHING" DEATH OVER EUROPE HEADLINER STARTING FEBRUARY 5 The most influential black metal band of all time is back with their seventh studio album Liturgy of Death. With this new opus,Mayhem reaffirm their status as the most uncompromising force in extreme metal music. Four decades into their career, Mayhem turn their focus - [DOKKEN RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘HARD ROCK WOMAN’](https://knac.com/dokkenvideo_hardrockwoman/) - 48 YEARS IN THE MAKING Legendary Dokken release the digital single and video for the song ‘Hard Rock Woman’. The track has previously only been available on a sold-out limited edition 7” vinyl released in 2020 to celebrate the release of Dokken’s The Lost Songs: 1978-1981. ‘Hard Rock Woman’ is a raw rock anthem taken from the vaults, - [Process Of Elimination: An Exclusive Interview With CHRIS RAMOS Of DEAD HEAT](https://knac.com/deadheat_chrisramosinterview/) - Join Shane Lee for an (exclusive KNAC) interview with Chris Ramos, vocalist of @deadheat, as we dig into the band’s raging new album Process of Elimination — a sharpened, heavier, and more ambitious chapter for the Oxnard crossover crew — and their upcoming run with the death-metal bruisers 200 Stab Wounds. Pick up Process of - [IRON SAVIOR Drop New Single “Fame”](https://knac.com/new-ironsavior-single/) - Hamburg’s power metal masters IRON SAVIOR return with a blazing new single: “Fame”, their take on the iconic 80s anthem by Irene Cara! With roaring guitars, soaring vocals and a cinematic sense of grandeur, “Fame” perfectly captures the spirit of ambition and energy that defined an era, and sets the tone for what’s to come on the band’s upcoming album Awesome Anthems - [KREATOR PAY HOMAGE TO DARIO ARGENTO'S HORROR CLASSIC SUSPIRIA WITH VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "TRÄNENPALAST"](https://knac.com/kreator-pay-homage-to-dario-argentos-horror-classic-suspiria-with-video-for-new-single-tranenpalast/) - SONG FEATURES GUEST VOCALS BY BRITTA GÖRTZ OF HIRAES Metal titans KREATOR have released a new single from their sixteenth full-length, Krushers Of The World, which will be out on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. Arriving just in time for Halloween, the song "Tränenpalast" is a comprehensive homage to horror maestro Dario Argento's 1977 cult film Suspiria, which is hailed by fans as - [Divided We Fall: An Exclusive Interview With BILLY BIO Of BIOHAZARD](https://knac.com/divided-we-fall-an-exclusive-interview-with-billy-bio-of-biohazard/) - Photo Credit: Istvan Bruggen The boys from Brooklyn are back with their first album in 13 years, DIVIDED WE FALL. Without a doubt one of the best releases of 2025, it shows how this band hasn't lost a step and still holds that angst that made BIOHAZARD an outstanding force in the 90s, ahead of the - [Metal Queen Of The Sea: An Exclusive Interview With DORO PESCH](https://knac.com/metal-queen-of-the-sea-an-exclusive-interview-with-doro-pesch/) - "Personally I love live versions more than studio versions, because of the fans, because of the energy, and when people are singing along…it's a different energy." Photo credit: Jochen Rolfes George Dionne interviews solo artist DORO PESCH about her latest album ‘Warriors of the Sea’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on October - [GODSMACK CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY OF 'AWAKE' ALBUM](https://knac.com/godsmack-anniversary-of-awake-album/) - WITH LIMITED EDITION 2LP COLOR VINYL & CD FEATURING A SPECIAL HOLOGRAPHIC LITHOGRAPH AND FIVE BONUS TRACKS Godsmack and Republic/UMe proudly announce the release of the 25th Anniversary edition of the landmark sophomore album, Awake, available on March 6, 2026, on deluxe 2LP smoky green color vinyl & CD. This commemorative edition includes a special holographic lithograph of the - [LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES SHARE VISUALIZER FOR NEW SONG "SALTING THE EARTH"](https://knac.com/like-moths-to-flames-share-visualizer-new-song-salting-the-earth/) - HEADLINE TOUR RUNS THROUGH NOVEMBER - [AVATAR SHARES VIDEO FOR "DON'T GO IN THE FOREST", NEW ALBUM TITLE TRACK](https://knac.com/avatar-shares-video-for-dont-go-in-the-forest-new-album-title-track/) - HEADLINE U.S. TOUR KICKS OFF NEXT MONTH INTERNATIONAL TOURING SET THROUGH 2026, INCLUDING DATES SUPPORTING METALLICA The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have finally unleashed their latest masterwork Don't Go in the Forest. Listen and get the album HERE. Avatar will hit the road for their - [ALICE COOPER + CRISS ANGEL ANNOUNCE "WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE" AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO ](https://knac.com/alice-cooper-criss-angel-announce-welcome-to-our-nightmare-at-planet-hollywood-resort-casino/) - LIMITED ENGAGEMENT TO PREMIERE FRIDAY, MARCH 6 + SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026 EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE ULTIMATE VIP NIGHTMARE EXPERIENCES AND A NIGHTMARE COLLECTABLE PACKAGE ALSO AVAILABLE! For the first time ever, music icon Alice Cooper and magic GOAT Criss Angel — father and son — unite to create the Shock Rock Magic experience of a lifetime, WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE, with all the smash - [SPITE - 'New World Killer'](https://knac.com/spite-new-world-killer/) - Rise Records, 2025 Last year, I was out shooting the Dying Fetus tour, and Spite were one of the openers. I’ll be straight I had no idea who the hell they were. I was there to photograph AngelMaker again, and I was hyped for that. While waiting in the pit before the show, another photographer - [ROBIN TROWER AND ARTONE / PROVOGUE ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE ALBUM](https://knac.com/robin-trower-and-artone-provogue-announce-new-live-album/) - TITLED ONE MOMENT IN TIME: LIVE IN THE USA The award-winning British blues icon Robin Trower will release a new live album titled One Moment In Time: Live In The USA on January 30 via Artone/Provogue. Listen to the blistering first taste on Day of the Eagle. For Robin Trower, stage and studio are two sides of the same - [CONQUER DIVIDE RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE "THE OCEAN BETWEEN US"](https://knac.com/conquer-divide-return-with-new-single-the-ocean-between-us/) - Lyric Video Streaming - [A Contributor's Tribute To ACE FREHLEY](https://knac.com/a-contributors-tribute-to-ace-frehley/) - KISS has been a musical institution for 50 years. 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