MIMIKRY DRUMMER HEAVY DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
Jonas "Heavy" Stentäpp, drummer for Swedish trallpunk veterans MIMIKRY, has been diagnosed with cancer in the right lung.facebook.com/jonas.stentapp
PERSON PASSED AWAY DURING CONCERT AT PITFEST
Shortly after Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL began their set at Pitfest in the Netherlands, they were informed of a serious medical emergency in the audience. The show was paused while medical personnel attended to the situation and a medical helicopter was called to the scene. The band later received the sad news that the person had passed away due to natural causes. Out of respect for the deceased, their family, friends, and loved ones, the promoter made the decision to end the live program.Pitfest took place on June 4-6 in Emmen. It was their 10th anniversary.
pitfest.nl
THESE WILL BE RELEASED ON FRIDAY (June 12)
SWEET: Live At The Capitol (Hannover 1991) (reissue) (hard rock/glam rock)HEAVENWOOD: The Tarot Of The Bohemians - Part II (gothic/dark metal)
GOREWORM: Miasmic Solitude (fast and technical death metal)
CRIPPLE BASTARDS: La Tua Foto Sul Marmo (grindcore)
NEW SINGLE WITH TAXI GIRLS
Montreal garage rockers TAXI GIRLS share the new single "Secret Handshake". The track offers a second look at the band's upcoming LP, "Static", out on June 26 via Stomp Records.youtu.be/rnsCEpziidY?si=5Jlx198DxBWrNWEf | facebook.com/taxigirlsband
CENTINEX TO SUPPORT AETERNUS IN BRAZIL
Swedish death metallers CENTINEX will support Norwegian dark metallers AETERNUS on a tour across Brazil in December.facebook.com/Centinexofficial | facebook.com/Aeternusofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH THE LINDA LINDAS NEXT FRIDAY
Young American pop punks The LINDA LINDAS will release a new single, "Burning Out", next Friday, June 12.facebook.com/TheLindaLindas
A WILD MIX
THORIUM: Suburban Rot (death metal)KÄPPRÄTT: En Hel Jävla Platta (Swedish hardcore/punk)
MYLLAN: Tomma Löften (reggae in Swedish with punk and progg influences)
64 FUNNYCARS: Happy Go Lucky (reissue) (power pop/melodic punk rock)
LATEST ALBUM WITH THE EROTICS TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL
New York street hard rockers The EROTICS will release their latest album, "Just What The Devil Ordered", on vinyl via Cacophone Records. The album ships on August 10. It was released on CD and digital earlier this year.theerotics1.bandcamp.com
NEW SINGLE WITH DEEP PURPLE
DEEP PURPLE have released another single, "Diablo", from their upcoming studio album, "SPLAT!", which will be released on July 3 via earMUSIC.deeppurple.lnk.to/diablo | deeppurple.lnk.to/SPLAT | deeppurple.com
EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS COMES TO SWEDEN
UK pub rock legends EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS are coming to Sweden for a few shows in September.facebook.com/TheHotRods
NEW SINGLE WITH AVATAR
Swedish metal band AVATAR have released a new standalone single "Crying Fire".youtu.be/0pJDxS5mXOM?si=SnEM6uivkMZu9VVP
MAYBE NOT FOR EVERYONE
FRUSEN SORG: Smärtpunkter (blackened crust/d-beat/hardcore punk)PRETEXT: Riot Of The Ruined (metalcore/groove/progressive metal)
SATAN TAKES A HOLIDAY: Good Ones (disco rock)
XENOSIS: Hermetic Transmutation (progressive/technical death metal)
DEATH METAL TRIBUTE TO OZZY
Death Metal Promotion has confirmed the release date, final lineup, and cover artwork for the compilation "Death Metal Tribute to OZZY".The album will be released digitally on August 7, featuring 26 death metal bands from the global extreme metal underground. Bands from Europe, North and South America, and Asia each contribute interpretations of songs originally performed by Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH.
deathmetalpromotion.bandcamp.com
MUSKELROCK ANNOUNCES AFTER-PARTY WITH GIRLSCHOOL, AMBUSH AND STRÖM
GIRLSCHOOL
Swedish hard rock and heavy metal festival Muskelrock will have a after-party at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden on August 29. It will be a 1-day festival, and so far GIRLSCHOOL, AMBUSH, STRÖM, BRAIN BURN, and RIDERS OF ROHAN have been confirmed. More acts will be announced soon..
facebook.com/Muskelrock
URIAH HEEP ANNOUNCES 4 NEW TOUR DATES IN EUROPE
URIAH HEEP are pleased to announce 4 more shows to "The Magician"s Farewell" tour this fall with the following dates:Nov. 2 - Chisinau, Moldova, Palatul National
Nov. 3 - Bucharest, Romania, Laminor
Nov. 10 - Belgrade, Serbia, Sava Centar
Nov. 11 - Ljubljana, Slovenia, Cvetlicarna
Tickets are available now from: eventation.pro/uriahheep or uriah-heep.com
CANDLEMASS AND VOIVOD CONFIRMED FOR MARYLAND DEATHFEST 2027
Leif Edling of CANDLEMASS
Maryland Deathfest has revealed the first confirmed acts for next year's festival, and among them are CANDLEMASS, DEMOLITION HAMMER, ENSLAVED, EXHUMED, NAGLFAR, OBSCURA, SABBAT, VOIVOD, VREID etc.
The festival happens on May 27-30, 2027 in Baltimore, MD, USA.
deathfests.com/tickets
DANZIG ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER DATES
DANZIG has announced a September tour. They will be in Texas for numerous shows and wraps the trek up in Anaheim.
instagram.com/officialdanzigverotik
L.A. GUNS RELEASES FIRST SINGLE FROM UPCOMING LIVE RELEASE
As previously reported, L.A. GUNS will release a new live CD and DVD, "Live From The Guild Theatre", on July 3 via Cleopatra Records. It was recorded on July 10, 2025 at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, California, and celebrating the release of the band's then-new album "Leopard Skin". The official music video for the first single from the album, "Electric Gypsy" is out now.youtu.be/HIQhfqDDHOI?si=7CQeo7N3p7TzS_AW | cleorecs.com/products/l-a-guns-live-from-the-g.....
NEW SINGLE WITH EUROPE
Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have released the new single "The Cult Of Ignorance", the second track unveiled from their highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, "Come This Madness", due on September 25 via Silver Lining Music.youtu.be/p-IOsjOJpnA?si=siw9DXOH0YwKPl1v
KISS TO RELEASE BOOK ABOUT "Destroyer" IN OCTOBER
Insight Editions has set an October 27 release date for "KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History: Making And Touring The Legendary Album, Official And Authorized". The book was written by author Ken Sharp along with KISS co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.The book features interviews with more than 50 people, including exclusive new interviews with Stanley, Simmons and producer Bob Ezrin.
geni.us/KissDestroyerDVH
REVIEWS
CYHRA: Requiem Of A Pipe Dream (melodic metal/modern pop)REVOLTING: Supernatural Anthems (classic death metal)
IRONWILL: Reforged Within (modern heavy metal adventure)
BLOODY FALLS: IV (melodic groove death metal)
DORO RE-RELEASE LIVE ALBUM
German heavy metal veterans DORO - with Doro Pesch from WARLOCK - will together with Universal reissue "Live" on CD, CD/DVD and picture vinyl on July 3."Live" was the band's first live release, and it came out in 1993 on CD, VHS and cassette.
doromusic.de
ACCEPT RELEASES NEW VERSION OF "Fast As A Shark" FEATURING ALL-STAR LINEUP
ACCEPT are kicking off their celebration of 50 metal years with a new version of the classic "Fast As A Shark", originally released on the album "Restless And Wild" in 1982. This new rendition features metal legends Phil Anselmo (PANTERA), Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), Mikkey Dee (SCORPIONS, MOTÖRHEAD etc), and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG), alongside ACCEPT's Wolf Hoffmann and Mark Tornillo.
The track is a taste of the upcoming album, "Teutonic Titans 1976-2026", which is to be released on September 4 via Napalm Records.
lnk.to/Accept-TeutonicTitans | linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
GIRLSCHOOL, RAVEN AND ALCATRAZZ ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
GIRLSCHOOL, RAVEN and ALCATRAZZ are going on a UK tour together from November 26 to December 6. AIRFORCE will also play at all dates but the first. Tickets on sale now.
facebook.com/GirlschoolOfficial | facebook.com/ravenbandofficial | facebook.com/alcatrazzband
NEW ALBUM WITH GRAVEYARD IN OCTOBER
Swedish retro rockers GRAVEYARD are going to release a new album, "Fever", on October 9 via Nuclear Blast Records.
GRAVEYARD are also going on tour in Sweden and Denmark in October/November with SKRAECKOEDLAN as special guests on some of the dates, and 2 co-hedline shows with BLUES PILLS.
facebook.com/graveyardofficial
THE RIVEN ANNOUNCES SPANISH TOUR
Sweden-based hard rockers The RIVEN are going back to Spain in September/October.facebook.com/TheRivenMusic
CIRCLE JERKS ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH MUNICIPAL WASTE AND NEGATIVE APPROACH
American hardcore/punk veterans CIRCLE JERKS recently finished a tour with GORILLA BISCUITS, and they already have the sights set on a Fall trip in USA. They will be playing 9 dates with a rotating caste of openers that include MUNICIPAL WASTE, HAYWIRE, NEGATIVE APPROACH, and UPCHUCK.instagram.com/circlejerksband
1 SINGLE AND 3 ALBUMS
PARTY DOZEN: Special Unit (punky rock)SHUFFLE KNIGHTS: Yellow (big band R&B/soul/rock)
SUN DON'T SHINE: From Birth To Death (doomy heavy rock by veterans)
INTERNAL BLEEDING: Settle All Scores (slam death metal)
NEW SINGLE WITH MÄRVEL ON FRIDAY
Swedish melodic high-energy rockers MÄRVEL will release a new single, "Connection", on Friday, June 5. The song is 1 of the bonus tracks on the CD edition of their latest album, "Brain Drain Diaries", which was released in May.
marvel.ffm.to/connection | marveltheband.com
L7's JENNIFER FINCH TO MISS BAND'S SUMMER SHOWS
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch will be forced to miss the band's summer shows due to an undisclosed "recent health concern requiring extended treatment". She will be temporarily replaced at these concerts by Tsuzumi Okai, who was previously a touring bassist for LIMP BIZKIT in 2018.facebook.com/L7theband
GOOD ALBUMS FROM FRONTIERS MUSIC S.R.L
VON GROOVE: Born To Rock (classic melodic hard rock)Robin Beck: Living Proof (rock)
FRONTLINE: Rebirth (melodic "hard" rock/AOR)
CONFESS: Metalmorphosis (sleaze metal)
NEW SINGLE WITH JOSEPH THOLL
Swedish multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Joseph Tholl (TRIBULATION, BLACK TRIP/VOJD, ENFORCER) has revealed the final advance single, "I Syrenens Tid", for his upcoming new solo abum, "It Might Be Art", scheduled for June 12 via High Roller Records.youtu.be/lptAz5u7q3Q | hrrecords.de | facebook.com/josephthollmusic
DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR WITH EXTREME
DEF LEPPARD have announced a tour in Mexico and South America in October/November together with EXTREME as special guests.defleppard.com
NEW SINGLE WITH S.O.R.M
Swedish hard rockers S.O.R.M have released a new single, "Raise Hell", their own little anthem for Sweden Rock Festival.open.spotify.com/track/5jwGhnj6q97dYRkwrPGACq............ | facebook.com/sormsweden
4 ALBUMS
GODTHRYMM: Projections (90s UK doom metal)GENERAL CHAOS: Can't Please 'em All (punk)
FORSAKEN PROFITS: Road Rash (crossover, skate punk/thrash metal)
BLUE TEARS: Live In The UK (rock)
NEW SONG WITH PRINS SVART
Swedish-singing hard rockers PRINS SVART have released the first song, "I Mörkret Av Din Skugga", from their upcoming new album (which I have no further details about right now).open.spotify.com/album/4hbJL4V0QAgmM3NPxAIYvc.............. | facebook.com/prinssvartofficial
SIX FEET UNDER PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER
Death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER have parted ways with drummer Marco Pitruzzella and have replaced him with Ruston Grosse (MASTER, SKELETAL REMAINS).MESHUGGAH ANNOUNCES ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS OF "Destroy Erase Improve" AND "Catch Thirtythree"
Swedish extreme metal architects MESHUGGAH have announced the release of newly remastered anniversary editions of 2 of the band's most important works: "Destroy Erase Improve: 30th Anniversary Edition" and "Catch Thirtythree: 20th Anniversary Edition". Both titles will be available on vinyl, CD digipack, and digitally, featuring the original album artwork and newly remastered audio. Both editions will be released on July 24 via Reigning Phoenix Music.THE REAL MCKENZIES RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Celtic punk rock veterans The REAL McKENZIES have released a video for "Shackleton". The song is off their album "On Yer Bike", which was released yesterday (May 29) via Stomp Records.youtu.be/eTQX_HPaFlU?si=ZydrsuX2UaIk2svP
70000TONS OF METAL REVEALS PLANS FOR 2027
The world's biggest metal cruise, 70000Tons Of Metal, announces the next edition of its legendary voyage. 70000Tons Of Metal 2027 will set sail from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and back, from January 14 through January 18, 2027. Additional details, including ship information, sales dates, lineup announcements, and onboard experiences, will be revealed in the coming months.Keep an eye on: 70000tons.com
NEW SINGLE WITH VÄRLDEN BRINNER
Swedish punk rockers VÄRLDEN BRINNER have released the new single "Under Bron".
found.ee/vDKO4p | facebook.com/varldenbrinner
NEW YORK STREET CHANGE NAME TO "Jimi Hendrix Way"
On Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00am, New York City will officially co-name West 8th Street as "Jimi Hendrix Way" in honor of Jimi Hendrix, marking the storied block where his legendary Electric Lady Studios still stands as one of the most historic and continuously operating recording studios in the city.More details: jimihendrix.com/?p=41206
SLAYER ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR DATES
After selling out 2 nights in Los Angeles, SLAYER is taking the "Reign in Blood 40th Anniversary" south with 5 headline shows in Mexico and South America featuring the album performed in full.
KREATOR will be support act on all South American dates, and POWERTRIP will be support act in Mexico.
Dates & ticket info: slayer.net
TOM MORELLO COLLABORATES WITH HIS SON AND SERJ TANKIAN ON NEW SINGLE
Tom Morello has released a new single, "Adjourn It", featuring Serj Tankian from SYSTEM OF A DOWN and the RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist's 15-year-old son, Roman Morello.youtu.be/kSmATAKkrzo?si=oXP21H0RQC9nBfFO
SINNER RELEASES FIRST SINGLE FROM FINAL STUDIO ALBUM
German hard rock veterans SINNER have released a new single, "Wait", alongside a music video. This is the first track to land from the band's forthcoming, and final, full-length studio offering, "Boom Bang Goodbye". The LP will arrive on July 31 via Reigning Phoenix Music.youtu.be/mj7U7cmhyus?si=yhPg28fVw5ze8kPN
4 SINGLES
The GIANT ROBOTS: Spooky Signs (60s garage rock)DATURA4: I'm A Man (psych/garage rock, 60s covers)
AXEMASTER: Murder Of Crows (U.S. heavy metal)
ARHAT: Sto Dzerkal (mid-tempo groove/death metal)
NEW SINGLE WITH ERADICATOR
German thrashers ERADICATOR release the new single "Ruins Of Rome" today (May 29) via Metalville Records.Other news is that recording for album number 7 is scheduled for fall 2026, with a release to follow in 2027.
youtube.com/watch?v=LDPsGd_nlUU | eradicator.de | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH BESEECH
Borås, Sweden goth metal veterans BESEECH deliver another single, "Hesitation", through Despotz Records. The song is from their upcoming new album, "Future. Present. Past", to be released on August 28.found.ee/hesitation | facebook.com/beseechofficial | despotz.bigcartel.com/artist/beseech
NEW SINGLE WITH GRIMNER
Swedish folk metallers GRIMNER unveil their new single "Stormvingar" via Despotz Records, which is the third glimpse of their upcoming fifth full-length album with the same title, to be released on September 4.found.ee/stormvingar | facebook.com/Grimnerswe | despotz.bigcartel.com/artist/grimner
NEW SINGLE WITH METALITE
Swedish melodic metal band METALITE returns with their most ambitious and cinematic chapter yet, the new album "Discovery!", set for release on September 25 via Perception - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. And they celebrate this with the release of their brand new single, "In Case Of Emergency".metalite.rpm.link/emergencyPR | metalite.rpm.link/discoveryPR | metalite.se | perception.music
NEW SINGLE WITH STRYPER
STRYPER returns with a new single, "I'm Alright (I'm Okay)".Following the release of the new single, STRYPER is excited to be hitting the road beginning on June 5 in Anaheim, CA at the Grove of Anaheim.
youtu.be/mYYevYt6Ffg?si=heRcuPQgX3t7wBp3 | stryper.com
PAIN CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
With short notice, PAIN have been confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival, which happens in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 3-6.swedenrock.com
TOM MORELLO HAVE A FESTIVAL
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello has announced that he will be putting on a festival called Power To The People on October 3 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, USA. Among the confirmed artists are Tom himself, as well as Bruce Springsteen, FOO FIGHTERS, Joan Baez, Jack Black, DROPKICK MURPHYS, CYPRESS HILL, Serj Tankian, Taylor Momsen, The LINDA LINDA'S etc.powertothepeoplefest.com
TOOL, SOCIAL DISTORTION, BAD RELIGION, IGGY POP AND SEX PISTOLS CONFIRMED FOR RIOT FEST
BAD RELIGION
TOOL, SOCIAL DISTORTION, BAD RELIGION, DESCENDENTS, PENNYWISE, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, SEX PISTOLS, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD, GWAR, The CHATS, The FLATLINERS etc. have been confirmed for Riot Fest, which happens on September 18-20 at Douglass Park in Chicago, USA.
riotfest.org
THE DARTS ANNOUNCES SHORT U.S. TOUR IN AUGUST
American garage rockers The DARTS are going on a short U.S. tour through some of their favorite places in August.Tickets: thedartsus.com
PIRATE BAY LEAKS NEW PIRATE QUEEN ALBUM
Bermuda heavy metal pirates PIRATE QUEEN will release their second album, "Sailing Around The World", on September 4 through Despotz Records. But someone uploaded the album to Pirate Bay before release. The album was swiftly taken down from the infamous site, but instead of sending anyone to walk the plank, PIRATE QUEEN decided to give something back to their loyal crew around the world. To celebrate the chaos, the band has now released a brand-new music video for the song "William Kidd".youtu.be/uKurQeLR6Ts?si=9ifBf_1zJBWiTrfj | facebook.com/piratequeenofficial | despotz.se
3 SINGLES AND 2 ALBUMS
Thomas Carlsen's TRANSMISSION: Starchaser (traditional melodic heavy metal)CHÄINFIST: Chäinfist (noisey hard rock n roll)
DANCE COMMANDER: Nighttrippin' (sleazy Scandinavian rock)
CRIMSON DAY: Dark Dimension (classic heavy metal)
DRAKKAR: Invasion (thrash/speed metal)
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED ALBUM WITH THE CRAMPS TO BE RELEASED IN AUGUST
American psychobilly/punk legends The CRAMPS will release the album "Gravest Gravy", on August 21. It's a never-before released recording from 1977, and it will be available on vinyl, CD and digital.More info and pre-order: thecramps.com
PAUL Di'ANNO's BATTLEZONE CELEBRATES 40th ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM
In 1986, legendary vocalist Paul Di'Anno - who was the voice behind IRON MAIDEN's formative years - launched a bold new chapter with the release of "Fighting Back", the explosive debut album from BATTLEZONE.4 decades later, "Fighting Back" remains an essential document of 1980s heavy metal, and to celebrate this 40th anniversary, Deko Entertainment has remastered and repackaged this landmark release from the former IRON MAIDEN frontman. It will be available in August on 180-gram vinyl in 2 limited edition colors, CD, and contains the bonus track "Rising Star".
SEPULTURA ANNOUNCES LAST SHOW
After more than 4 decades of bringing heavy music to the world's biggest stages, Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA have announced the final show of their career. The historic performance will take place on November 7, 2026 at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo, Brazil. They will be joined by METAL ALLEGIANCE, KRISIUN and SACRED REICH. And additional special guests will be announced soon..NEW SINGLE WITH ÅSKVÄDER ON FRIDAY
Swedish rock band ÅSKVÄDER will release a new single, "Farewell", on Friday, May 29. It's the first taste of their upcoming third album, and their first release through the label Icons Creating Evil Art. This track also marks the beginning of a new chapter together with new singer/guitarist Saga Flygare Täll.found.ee/farewellsingle | linktr.ee/askvaderband | icea.se
HAVOK SIGNS WITH BLKIIBLK
Colorado thrash quartet HAVOK have officially signed to BLKIIBLK. Their debut on the label is the new single, "Fifth Generation Warfare"."Fifth Generation Warfare" is also the first release with their new guitarist, Brett Rechtfertig.
In addition to the new single, HAVOK recently announced tours in the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
youtu.be/IqeKU0_xh78?si=oB7neOCkLFsa96ta
SLADE's DAVE HILL TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
SLADE member Dave Hill will release a new solo album, "Dirty Foot Lane", in October.More details: facebook.com/OfficialSladeBand
ARMORED SAINT AND METAL CHURCH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN CO-HEADLINING TOUR
ARMORED SAINT will join METAL CHURCH for a North American co-headlining tour this fall. "The Metal Saint Tour 2026" will commence on November 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California and run through November 21 in Agoura Hills, California. Additional support will be provided by LIVEKILL.Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 29.
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have released the official music video for the title track of their upcoming album, "Rats In The Temple", which is due on August 28 via Napalm Records.youtu.be/DLwxt85T3u0?si=2MtRKt4r1MKLVmB-
TARJA TURUNEN SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has released the official music video for the song "The Trace Outlives". The track features a guest appearance by Sayo Komada, a shamisen player fluent in both the Tsugaru and Nagauta styles, and is the third single from Tarja's upcoming metal album "Frisson Noir", which is due out on June 12 via earMUSIC.youtu.be/QHjoCeUVzpc?si=hBxgl6vxoBe16JzO
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