To mark its 50th anniversary, Foreigner has introduced what it describes as the most extensive VIP package in the band’s history. Dubbed the Golden Anniversary VIP Ticket, the new experience gives fans access to exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunities, including the chance to watch part of the concert from the stage itself.
The premium package allows ticket holders to sit onstage for three songs, offering a unique perspective alongside the band during the performance. Afterward, guests return to premium reserved seating to enjoy the rest of the show.
The Golden Anniversary VIP Ticket also includes a meet-and-greet with the members of Foreigner, along with a commemorative photo.
Fans purchasing the package will receive a selection of exclusive 50th-anniversary collectibles, including a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl featuring previously unreleased recordings, an autographed Foreigner lyric sheet and a commemorative sample bottle of the band’s Backstage Bourbon.
Additional benefits include early venue entry, dedicated VIP concierge service and a Golden Ticket keychain. According to the band, the keychain will provide access to future fan opportunities and exclusive experiences before they become available to the general public.
The Golden Anniversary VIP Ticket starts at $999 and will only be offered on select tour dates. Quantities are limited and will remain available while supplies last. For more information, visit here.
The current Foreigner lineup features Luis Carlos Maldonado on lead vocals and guitar, Dokken bassist Jeff Pilson, keyboardist Michael Bluestein, guitarist Bruce Watson, drummer Chris Frazier and guitarist John Roth.
Over the course of five decades, Foreigner has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide and remains one of classic rock’s biggest live draws. The band’s catalog includes enduring favorites such as “Hot Blooded”, “Juke Box Hero”, “Waiting For A Girl Like You”, “Cold As Ice”, “Urgent”, “Feels Like The First Time” and the chart-topping “I Want To Know What Love Is”.
An official event celebrating five decades of Kiss in Germany has been announced for October 30, 2026, at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf.
Billed as the 50 Years Of Kiss In Germany: Official Fan Celebration, the event will feature Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer as its main special guest. During the evening, Thayer will join Kiss Forever Band on stage for part of the tribute band’s live performance. Fans will also have access to a limited number of autograph signings and photo opportunities with the guitarist.
The live entertainment will be led by Kiss Forever Band, with German metal icon Doro Pesch also taking part in the celebration. She is scheduled to join both Thayer and Kiss Forever Band for the event’s closing musical performance.
Additional guests include concert promoter Ossy Hoppe and photographer Didi Zill, both of whom have longstanding connections to Kiss and their history in Germany.
Beyond the live performances, attendees can expect displays featuring rare Kiss memorabilia, exclusive merchandise created for the event, limited music releases and other attractions that will be announced closer to the date.
Organizers have also made one point clear: Kiss themselves will not perform as a band during the celebration.
Tickets for the event go on sale on August 11, 2026. Fans interested in attending should note that registering in advance does not count as purchasing a ticket and does not guarantee entry once sales begin. Register your interest here.
Australian metal innovators Northlane have unveiled details of their seventh studio album, Anemoia, which will arrive on October 30 as an independent release. Alongside the announcement, the band has released the new single “CUT_it”, offering another preview of what listeners can expect from the upcoming record.
Positioned as the second track on Anemoia, “CUT_it” explores the physical and mental impact of complete exhaustion. The song pairs crushing low-end grooves with one of Marcus Bridge‘s most aggressive vocal performances before breaking into the heavy sound that has become a hallmark of Northlane.
Discussing the inspiration behind the track, Bridge explained: “‘CUT_it’ is about burnout – the feeling of grinding through things when you’re completely spent, mentally and physically. The imagery is deliberately visceral, painting a picture of that exhaustion rather than analysing it”.
Throughout their career, Northlane have consistently pushed their sound forward, incorporating electronic music, progressive metal and modern production while addressing themes including technology, isolation and uncertainty. Instead of continuing further into darker territory on their seventh album, the band has chosen a different direction, delivering what they describe as their most hopeful release so far.
Anemoia was executive produced by Jordan Fish, with the initial creative spark coming from a performance by U.K. producer and DJ Evian Christ. That experience encouraged guitarist and songwriter Jon Deiley to experiment with combining trance influences and heavy guitars, resulting in an album that moves freely between electronic music, crushing breakdowns, groove-driven metal, drum-and-bass, jungle, and melodic pop elements without losing Northlane‘s identity.
The album follows the success of Obsidian, which reached No. 1 in 2022. Its title, Anemoia, refers to a feeling of nostalgia for a time or place someone has never experienced. That idea shapes the emotional direction of the record, contrasting optimism and freedom with frustration and despair. According to the band, songs such as “Evian” capture that sense of escape before the heavier moments pull listeners back into present-day reality.
Bridge also summed up the album’s overall outlook, saying: “There’s darkness here, but it’s not nihilism — and there’s hope, but it’s not naivety.”
More than fifteen years into their career, Northlane remain one of the defining names in modern heavy music. With multiple chart-topping releases, industry awards and more than 500 million streams, the Australian band has continued to evolve without abandoning the heavy foundation that established its reputation.
The release of Anemoia arrives after another busy touring cycle. Northlane recently completed a North American run supporting Dayseeker and are currently performing at European festivals. Later this year, they will return to Europe for another tour alongside Dayseeker following appearances on the Hellbound cruise.
With “CUT_it” now available and Anemoia scheduled for release on October 30, Northlane are preparing to open another chapter that builds on their willingness to experiment while keeping their music rooted in heaviness.
Following the release of their fourth full-length, Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home, Bodysnatcher have confirmed a headlining U.S. tour for this fall. The run begins on November 17 in Little Rock, Arkansas, with support coming from Gideon, Psycho-Frame and Australia’s Volatile Ways, whose appearance marks the band’s first-ever tour of the United States.
General ticket sales open on Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans looking for an upgraded concert experience can also purchase VIP packages through Sound Rink, which are available beginning today at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Announcing the tour, Bodysnatcher said: “We’re beyond excited to bring the Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home tour across the U.S. We’ve wanted to tour with Gideon for a long time, and having our longtime brothers in Psycho-Frame out with us makes this lineup even more special. We’re also finally bringing Volatile Ways to the States after touring with them twice in Australia and promising to get them over here. It’s awesome to make good on that promise.
“Every band on this bill brings an absolutely crushing live show, and we couldn’t be more proud of how it all came together. We’ve also spent a lot of time building a VIP experience that’s genuinely unique for everyone coming out. We’ll see you this fall. We’re ready to make this one unforgettable.”
The upcoming tour continues the promotional cycle for Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home, which arrived in April. The album presents Bodysnatcher at their most focused, combining relentless deathcore with lyrical themes drawn from personal struggles and the turmoil of the world around them.
Spanning ten tracks, Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home continues the band’s aggressive approach while refining their songwriting. The record balances crushing breakdowns, punishing riffs and emotional weight, making it one of the strongest releases in Bodysnatcher‘s catalog to date.
With a lineup featuring Gideon, Psycho-Frame and Volatile Ways, the fall trek brings together four heavy acts that have built reputations for intense live performances. For Volatile Ways, the run also represents a milestone as the Australian group finally makes its long-awaited U.S. debut after previously touring alongside Bodysnatcher in Australia.
The combination of a new album, a stacked support bill and expanded VIP offerings gives Bodysnatcher plenty of momentum heading into the closing months of the year as they take Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home to audiences across the United States.
Beat will return to U.S. stages this fall with a new lineup addition and an expanded setlist. The progressive rock project featuring King Crimson veterans Adrian Belew and Tony Levin alongside Steve Vai has announced a 40-date American tour, with Terry Bozzio taking over drum duties for the run.
General ticket sales begin Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. local time. An artist pre-sale starts Tuesday, August 4 at noon Eastern using the password “BEATTOUR” and continues until Thursday, August 6 at 10 a.m. local time. VIP packages will also be available.
Fans who caught Beat during its previous tours can expect more than a repeat performance. According to Adrian Belew, the group has added material from another era of King Crimson‘s catalog.
Belew said: “For those of you who’ve seen Beat live, it’s important to note we’ll be adding some material from ’90s Crim to our U.S. tour; along with the addition of Superman drummer TerryBozzio, we feel this will result in a new experience for our audience. We’re very excited to play for you again. Don’t miss it!”
The upcoming tour also introduces Terry Bozzio as the band’s drummer. Danny Carey remains part of the Beat family, but commitments with Tool prevent him from participating in the fall dates.
Steve Vai welcomed the change, saying: “Terry is one of the truly legendary drummers of our time, whose remarkable career and unique musical voice make him the perfect artist to join us for this tour. He brings his own extraordinary artistry to Beat, and that’s something worth celebrating.”
Belew also paid tribute to the drummer who helped launch the project by stating: “Our deepest appreciation goes to our brother Danny Carey — a true Beat-poet. His extraordinary musicianship, generosity, humor, and explosive creativity helped establish Beat as something far beyond a tribute. He helped create its identity. While Tool commitments keep him from joining us this fall, he remains an essential part of our family.”
Since making its debut in April 2024, Beat has built a strong following by performing fresh interpretations of King Crimson‘s celebrated 1980s material. The original concept focused on the albums Discipline, Beat and Three Of A Perfect Pair. Initial U.S. dates sold quickly, leading to additional concerts and an opening run that eventually reached 65 shows across the country.
From there, the project expanded internationally with performances in Mexico, South America and Tokyo’s Budokan before completing an extensive European tour that included 31 cities earlier this year.
The next U.S. run promises more changes than simply a new drummer. Alongside selections from the 1990s King Crimson catalog, the band plans to rotate songs throughout the tour, introducing different classics into the nightly setlist.
The tour begins on October 9 at Quarry Amphitheater in Santa Cruz, California, and concludes on December 3 at Municipal Auditorium in Riverside, California.
Each stop will also feature VIP experiences with Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and TerryBozzio. Fans can choose from three package levels.
The premium “BEAT On-stage Experience” includes a reserved ticket, on-stage viewing during the performance, early venue access, a pre-show meet-and-greet and group photo with the band, access to the soundcheck, an autographed tour poster, commemorative ticket magnet, specially designed record bag, exclusive merchandise item, and an official side-stage laminate and lanyard.
The “BEAT Meet & Greet / Soundcheck Experience” offers seating within the first five rows along with early entry, the meet-and-greet, group photo, soundcheck access, signed poster, commemorative merchandise and VIP laminate.
The third option, the “BEAT VIP Tour Package,” includes a premium reserved seat within the first 15 rows, an autographed tour poster, commemorative ticket magnet, specially designed record bag, exclusive merchandise item and commemorative laminate.
With Terry Bozzio joining Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Steve Vai, plus the addition of material from the 1990s King Crimson era, Beat‘s upcoming U.S. tour is shaping up as more than an extension of its previous runs. Returning fans can expect a refreshed performance while newcomers will get another opportunity to hear music spanning one of progressive rock’s most influential catalogs performed by the musicians who helped create it.
After taking his Anthrax-focused live show across the United States late last year and returning for a performance at Milwaukee Metalfest in June 2026, John Bush is now preparing to bring that set to Europe for the first time.
The singer has been confirmed for the 2027 edition of Wacken Open Air, which will take place in Wacken, Germany, from July 28-31, 2027. The appearance marks Bush‘s first European performance dedicated to the material he recorded during his years fronting Anthrax.
The current show centers entirely on Bush’s 1993-2003 period with the band, drawing material from all four studio albums he recorded: Sound Of White Noise, Stomp 442, Volume 8: The Threat Is Real and We’ve Come For You All.
Discussing the upcoming European debut, Bush said: “Totally pumped to bring the celebrating the songs of Anthrax ’93-’03 show to the continent of Europe.
The four shows we did in the States were awesome. Now it’s time to bring that material over the pond and have some stellar shows at some killer festivals, the first of which is Wacken!
The fans were always great during my time in the band and I have some special memories, so let’s belt out some tunes in 2027 and relive it!”
More European dates are expected to be announced in the near future.
Bush first introduced the concept during three U.S. concerts in December 2025 before bringing it to Milwaukee Metalfest earlier this year. Across those performances, he revisited songs from every album he recorded with Anthrax, giving fans a rare opportunity to hear material from that chapter of the band’s history performed live by its original vocalist.
Backing Bush on stage is a lineup featuring several familiar names. His Category 7 bandmates Phil Demmel and Mike Orlando handle guitar duties, while Jason Bittner plays drums. Bass responsibilities are covered by Bush‘s longtime Armored Saint bandmate Joey Vera, who stepped in because Category 7 bassist Jack Gibson was unavailable due to scheduling commitments. During the December U.S. shows, Category 7 also performed their own set before returning to the stage as Bush‘s backing band for the Anthrax material.
Over more than four decades, Anthrax has featured several vocalists. Alongside Bush, the band’s history includes Joey Belladonna, Neil Turbin, and Dan Nelson. Throughout every lineup change, guitarist Scott Ian and drummer Charlie Benante have remained the only musicians to appear on every Anthrax studio album.
Neil Turbin handled vocals on the band’s debut release, Fistful Of Metal, in 1984 before Belladonna took over. Belladonna‘s first run with Anthrax included four studio albums, among them Among The Living, one of the band’s best-known releases. After his departure, Bush joined the group in 1992 and remained its frontman until 2005.
His tenure ended when Anthrax reunited with Belladonna for the band’s 20th-anniversary tour. Following the collapse of that reunion and the departure of Dan Nelson, Bush briefly returned before Belladonna rejoined permanently in 2010.
For fans who consider the Bush years an essential part of Anthrax‘s history, the upcoming Wacken appearance offers another opportunity to hear songs from Sound Of White Noise, Stomp 442, Volume 8: The Threat Is Real and We’ve Come For You All performed by the singer who originally recorded them. With additional European festival appearances expected to follow, the celebration of that era looks set to continue well beyond its successful U.S. debut.
After confirming the release of their upcoming self-titled debut for Napalm Records, Prong have now revealed the first music from the record. The New York metal veterans have premiered “The Banner”, the opening track from Prong, which is scheduled for release on November 6.
“The Banner” wastes no time setting the pace. Built around tight, aggressive riffing and Tommy Victor‘s unmistakable vocal delivery, the track reflects the heavier direction the band has promised for the new record while keeping the industrial and hardcore influences that have defined Prong for decades.
Speaking about the single, Victor said: “We are unbelievably excited to share the first single, ‘The Banner’, from our upcoming self-titled record. Andy Sneap‘s mix and master is absolutely blistering and ferocious. This is just the beginning and we hope you enjoy it.”
The upcoming album features eleven tracks that combine the different elements that have shaped Prong‘s sound throughout their career. Thrash, industrial metal, alternative metal, and New York hardcore all remain part of the band’s formula, resulting in a record that looks back at their roots while pushing forward.
Victor has already expressed strong confidence in the new material, stating: “This could be the best Prong album to date. It’s definitely the best-sounding Prong album ever, with the incredible Andy Sneap mixing and mastering it! This record represents a new lease on life for Prong with a new label, a fresh attitude with faster and heavier songs, bigger hooks and top-notch sound quality. That’s why it’s self-titled; it’s a redefining episode for Prong!”
The tracklist suggests an album that moves between several sides of the band’s identity. Following opener “The Banner”, “New Commission” continues the high-energy approach before “The Uprising” leans further into industrial textures. “Uncertain Truth” highlights a more melodic side, while “Fear The Sun” channels the intensity of classic New York hardcore. “Proportionate Response” puts Victor‘s guitar work in the spotlight before “Simulated Drowning” raises the tempo again. The closing track, “Our Continuance”, rounds out the album with a slower, heavier atmosphere built around layered synths and crushing breakdowns.
The production is another major talking point. Andy Sneap handled both mixing and mastering at Backstage Studios, giving the album a sharp, powerful sound designed to complement Victor‘s direct songwriting. Lyrically, the record tackles subjects including truth, personal limitations and altruism while maintaining the confrontational edge that has long been associated with Prong.
For longtime followers, a self-titled release carries added significance. Nearly forty years after the band’s formation, Prong is presented as a statement of where the group stands today while acknowledging everything that came before.
Emerging from New York City’s late-1980s underground alongside bands such as Gorilla Biscuits, Madball, Sick Of It All and Biohazard, Prong carved out a distinct identity by blending hardcore aggression with groove, melody and industrial experimentation. Albums such as Beg To Differ and Cleansing established the band’s reputation, while regular appearances on MTV’s Headbangers Ball introduced their music to a wider audience. Their influence can still be heard across groove metal, industrial metal and crossover thrash.
Throughout nearly four decades, Prong have maintained a steady touring schedule, performing across the globe and becoming familiar names at major festivals including Wacken Open Air, Alcatraz and Brutal Assault. Along the way, they have built a catalogue that continues to resonate with metal audiences across streaming platforms, radio and television.
Napalm Records will issue Prong in several formats. Fans will be able to choose between Black LP, Inkspot Cristallo/Red LP, White Label LP, digital editions, and CD. The CD version includes two exclusive bonus tracks, “Out Of Body” and “Cruel Summer”, the latter being a cover of the Bananarama classic. Two cap bundle options will also be available, one paired with the CD and another with the LP.
The new album follows an active period for the band. Earlier this year, Prong released the live album Live And Uncleansed through SPV/Steamhammer. Recorded over seven performances during July and August 2025, it captured Tommy Victor alongside bassist Christopher Dean and drummer Tyler Joseph delivering eleven live tracks, plus three additional bonus performances.
The band’s partnership with Napalm Records was announced in June 2025 after a European headline tour celebrating the 31st anniversary of Cleansing. Their most recent studio album, State Of Emergency, arrived in October 2023 via Steamhammer/SPV. Produced by Steve Evetts, whose credits include Sepultura and The Dillinger Escape Plan, the record also featured a version of “Working Man”, originally recorded by Rush.
With “The Banner” now available, Prong have offered the first indication of what listeners can expect from Prong. If the single reflects the rest of the album, the band’s latest chapter continues to build on the aggressive style and identity they have refined since their earliest days in the New York underground.
Megadeth has announced the next leg of its ongoing farewell tour, revealing a 24-date European arena run titled Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations. The trek begins on March 9, 2027, in Belfast and wraps up on April 13 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Joining Megadeth throughout the tour will be Black Label Society and Testament, giving European fans one of the strongest metal lineups scheduled for 2027.
The tour arrives after the success of Megadeth‘s seventeenth and final studio album, which became the band’s first release to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The upcoming dates will take the band through 12 of the 22 international markets where the album landed in the Top 5, as part of a farewell tour that spans multiple continents and several years.
Discussing the band’s final run on the road, Dave Mustaine said: “This isn’t about saying goodbye. It’s about celebrating everything we’ve built together over the last four decades. Every city has its own story, every crowd has given us unforgettable memories, and we want to come back to celebrate that with the fans who made it all possible.”
Rather than treating the farewell as a single tour, Megadeth has planned an extended run designed to give fans around the world multiple opportunities to see the band one last time. The shows will feature material covering every era of the group’s career, including classic songs, fan favorites and selections from the band’s chart-topping final album.
Ticket sales will begin with the Megadeth Cyber Army presale on Tuesday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The artist presale follows on Wednesday, August 5, also at 10:00 a.m. local time, while general ticket sales open on Friday, August 7, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Fans who join the Megadeth Cyber Army will receive early access to tickets and VIP packages. Available experiences include meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, early venue entry, collectible memorabilia and other fan-focused extras. For more information visit here.
Hypocrisy has canceled its planned North American run this month after encountering visa problems that prevented the Swedish death metal veterans from entering the country.
The Mass Hallucination tour was set to begin on August 10 in Toronto before wrapping up on August 23 in Los Angeles. Along with headlining dates, Hypocrisy was also scheduled to appear as support for Dimmu Borgir on selected shows.
The band addressed the cancellation in a statement shared on social media on Monday (August 3):
“Due to visa issues beyond our control, we won’t be able to make it to the North American tour.
“We’re devastated, and truly sorry — we did everything we could.
“We’re not giving up. We’ll keep working to make this right and get to you as soon as we can!
“Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support!
“If you have questions about refunds, please contact your original ticket seller.”
Hypocrisy‘s latest studio album, Worship, was recorded and mixed at Peter Tägtgren’s Abyss Studio AB in Sweden before being mastered by Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers Audio Mastering. The album artwork, created by Blake Armstrong, reflects the long-running theme of humanity’s connection with extraterrestrial life.
Founded more than 30 years ago by Peter Tägtgren, Hypocrisy has released 12 studio albums while becoming one of Sweden’s defining death metal acts. After initially recording the band’s earliest demos on his own, Tägtgren secured a deal with Nuclear Blast and assembled a full lineup to bring the project to the stage.
Across its career, Hypocrisy has developed a recognizable sound built on crushing riffs, melodic hooks, aggressive drumming and atmospheric songwriting. The band’s catalog includes releases such as Penetralia, The Fourth Dimension, Abducted, Virus and Worship.
Alongside Peter Tägtgren, the current lineup features bassist Mikael Hedlund, who joined the band in 1991. Guitarist Thomas Elofsson has performed as a session member since 2013, while session drummer Henrik Axelsson came aboard in 2022.
Stryper has released the official lyric video for “Ashes To Roses”, the latest single from the band’s upcoming studio album, Throne Of Thorns. The record, Stryper‘s 18th full-length effort, is scheduled for release on September 25 through Frontiers Music Srl.
Speaking about the new song, Stryper vocalist and guitarist Michael Sweet said: “”Ashes To Roses” is definitely a little different for us. It’s got a little bit more of a throwback/classic rock vibe, yet it’s got everything you would expect from Stryper. It’s going to appeal to all the people out there who have been wanting a good melodic rock ballad from the band. You asked, we listened!”
More than four decades into its career, Stryper continues to build on its legacy while staying true to the melodic metal sound that established the band. Throne Of Thorns adds another chapter to that history with a collection of new material aimed at both longtime followers and newer listeners.
Drummer Robert Sweet shared his thoughts on the upcoming release, saying: “Soon our new Stryper record will be out, and can you believe it? It’s album number 18! I really believe you’re all going to love it. Michael worked incredibly hard writing these songs and bringing everything together. Oz [Fox, Stryper guitarist], Perry [Richardson, Stryper bassist] and I also worked hard to make this what I feel is our best record yet. I’m confident that once you hear it, you’ll agree. Thank you all for your incredible loyalty and for continuing to support what we do.”
Throne Of Thorns follows a productive period for the band. In November 2025, Stryper issued its Christmas album, The Greatest Gift Of All, through Frontiers Music Srl. Michael Sweet also released his latest solo effort, The Master Plan, in April 2026.
Formed 43 years ago, Stryper took its name from Isaiah 53:5, which states: “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
Over the years, Stryper has built its catalog with releases including To Hell With The Devil, Second Coming, No More Hell To Pay, Fallen, God Damn Evil, Even The Devil Believes and The Final Battle.
