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Insomnium has released its new single and video, “Gleam In The Black”, offering another preview of the Finnish melodic death metal band’s upcoming tenth studio album, Netherworlds. The record is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026, through Century Media.

One of the faster songs on the upcoming album, “Gleam In The Black” balances Insomnium’s trademark melodic approach with crushing riffs while continuing the dark and introspective themes that have long defined the band’s music.

Vocalist and bassist Niilo Sevänen said: “Being one of the faster songs on the new album, this is a track that should get the crowd moving when played live. It definitely carries a classic Insomnium spirit. The lyrics tell a dark and mysterious love story, capturing the mood and atmosphere of the entire album. We are doomed to wander the nightly woods, searching for something lost long ago, something we can reach only in our dreams. That single gleam of light amidst the blackness.”

The video for “Gleam In The Black” was directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company AB, whose visual style complements the song’s bleak atmosphere.

“Gleam In The Black” is the second track revealed from Netherworlds, which follows another chapter in Insomnium’s career after nearly three decades of refining its blend of melodic death metal, atmosphere, and melancholy.

Formed in Joensuu, Finland, Insomnium has built its reputation on combining heavy riffs with emotional songwriting. With Netherworlds, the band continues to expand its sound, introducing fresh ideas while preserving the melodic identity that has made it one of the genre’s most recognizable names.

The album also marks the beginning of a new production partnership, with producer and engineer Miiro Varjus taking on a central creative role during the recording process and helping shape the album’s overall sound.

For the final mix and mastering, Insomnium once again turned to Jens Bogren and Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios, a collaboration that delivers a production designed to match the album’s balance of atmosphere, melody, and heaviness.

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Nonpoint has released two versions of its new single, “Red Yeti”, giving fans two different takes on the track ahead of the arrival of the band’s eleventh studio album, The Last Word. The record is scheduled for release on September 18, 2026 through Nonpoint’s independent label, 361 Degrees Records LLC.

The standard version of “Red Yeti” is available immediately as an instant-gratification track for fans who pre-save the album. At the same time, the band has also unveiled a second version featuring Skye Sweetnam of Sumo Cyco, adding her distinctive vocals and energy to the song. Together, the two recordings offer different interpretations of the same track while introducing the next phase of Nonpoint’s career.

The album’s first single, “Is It”, has already gained traction at Active Rock radio. Upon its release, it became the No. 1 Most Added track and has since climbed into the Top 50 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart.

Speaking about the new album, vocalist Elias Soriano said: “In a world that sometimes wants to put a timestamp on creativity, The Last Word is our way of saying we’re just getting started. We’re pushing back against expectation and pushing forward into our own next chapter.”

Discussing the meaning behind “Is It”, Soriano explained: “‘Is It’ is that internal conflict where you question getting too involved? Did I push too hard? Did I ask too much? It’s that feeling of wondering if doing what you thought was right actually meant hurting the people around you.”

Soriano also shared the idea behind the album artwork, saying: “This album cover tells a piece of our story. After years of making music, we feel more aligned than ever — musically, visually, and creatively. We’re writing some of the strongest material of our career, our live shows are as powerful as they’ve ever been, and the band feels focused and energized. The pencil on the cover represents what it’s like to be handed one last tool and expected to fit everything you have left to say into it. Not because the ideas are gone, but because longevity often comes with assumptions and limits. The Last Word isn’t about accepting an ending. It’s about challenging that narrative. If this is the pencil we’re being handed, we’re going to use it — and make sure the words written with it still matter.”

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King Diamond has announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (Firewind, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band’s lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with King Diamond going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band’s storied history.

The band extends their deepest gratitude and utmost respect to Andy LaRocque, whose extraordinary 40-year contribution to King Diamond has left a permanent and irreplaceable mark on the band’s legacy and on heavy metal as a whole. Andy‘s musicianship, dedication, and artistry have been an essential part of what makes this band what it is, and that will never be forgotten.

Comments King Diamond, “It’s a big honor for me to welcome Gus G. as our new guitarist. Gus will continue with all his current projects, Firewind, solo projects, etc. No restrictions, just careful planning. We are already working with Gus, and I simply can’t wait for you to hear all the new King Diamond music with him playing guitar on it!!! STAY HEAVY — King“

One of heavy metal’s most celebrated and in-demand guitarists, Gus G. — born Konstantinos Karamitroudis in Thessaloniki, Greece — has built one of the most impressive resumes in the genre. As founder and driving force behind Firewind for over two decades and ten studio albums, and as Ozzy Osbourne‘s lead guitarist from 2009 to 2017 — contributing to the Grammy-nominated album Scream (2010) — Gus G. has proven himself one of the most versatile and technically gifted players in metal. A celebrated solo artist with six albums to his name, he has also appeared as a guest on records by Bruce Dickinson, Arch Enemy, Doro Pesch, In This Moment, and many more. He has graced the covers of Guitar World, Total Guitar, Metal Hammer, and Young Guitar, and earned accolades including Metal Hammer‘s Golden God Award for Best Shredder. His addition to King Diamond represents a pairing of two of heavy metal’s most iconic forces.

King Diamond and Gus G. are already deep in the creative process together, working on what promises to be one of the most anticipated new chapters in the band’s career. Fans can expect new music from the full lineup in the future. Stay tuned for further announcements.

King Diamond Lineup:

• King Diamond / Vocals
• Gus G. / Guitars
• Mike Wead / Guitars
• Pontus Egberg / Bass
• Matt Thompson / Drums

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A surprise collaboration stole the spotlight during the Fandom and Z2 party in San Diego on Thursday, July 23, as Comic-Con weekend got underway with one of its traditional kickoff events.

The evening was headlined by The Coverups, the covers outfit led by Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong, but the biggest moment came when Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden made an unexpected appearance. Armstrong invited the metal frontman onstage for a performance of “All The Young Dudes”, the classic written by David Bowie and originally made famous by Mott The Hoople.

The pairing of Bruce Dickinson and The Coverups delivered an energetic take on the song, a fitting choice given that Dickinson previously recorded “All The Young Dudes” for his 1990 solo album Tattooed Millionaire. The unannounced guest appearance quickly became one of the highlights of the opening night of Comic-Con weekend, drawing a huge reaction from the crowd.

The annual Fandom celebration was held at FLOAT inside the Hard Rock Hotel and was presented by Xbox’s “Halo: Campaign Evolved”. Additional sponsors included Suntory -196 Vodka Seltzer as the official spirits partner, along with Z2, which promoted the graphic novel and film “…And Out Comes The Wolf”.

According to the event organizers, “Fronted by the legendary Billie Joe Armstrong, The Coverups have earned a reputation for explosive, high-energy performances that celebrate the songs that inspired generations of rock fans. Rather than performing Green Day hits, the band tears through a handpicked set of classic punk, power pop, new wave, and rock favorites from artists they love, delivering a loose, electrifying club-show atmosphere packed with surprises, deep cuts, and crowd-pleasing singalongs.”

The organizers also highlighted the growing status of the gathering, stating: “The annual party has officially cemented itself as the ultimate convention-week celebration, bringing together industry leaders, creators, celebrities, influencers, and fans to celebrate the worlds of entertainment, gaming, comics, and pop culture they love most. This year’s show raises the bar yet again with an extraordinary live music event that promises to be one of the week’s most talked-about moments.”

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Sleep Token has reached another major milestone in the United States, as the RIAA has officially awarded platinum certification to the band’s third studio album, Take Me Back To Eden. The breakthrough single “The Summoning” has also received gold certification.

Released through Spinefarm on May 19, 2023, Take Me Back To Eden has surpassed two billion streams worldwide. The record completed the trilogy that began with Sundowning in 2019 and continued with This Place Will Become Your Tomb in 2021, helping establish Sleep Token as one of the fastest-rising names in modern heavy music. It also became the first platinum-certified album in Spinefarm’s history.

The success of Take Me Back To Eden pushed Sleep Token into arena-headlining territory, with the band selling out two U.S. tours following the album’s release.

Its follow-up, Even In Arcadia, arrived on May 9, 2025, through RCA Records and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album remained on the chart for 36 consecutive weeks and earned RIAA gold certification on January 26, 2026, further strengthening the band’s position at the top of the modern rock and metal scene.

The album also secured Sleep Token its first Grammy Award nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards. “Emergence” was nominated for Best Metal Performance, while “Caramel” received a nomination for Best Rock Song.

Drummer II also celebrated his first Grammy win thanks to his guest appearance on Yungblud’s “Changes (Live From Villa Park)”, adding another achievement to the band’s growing list of accolades.

Critics responded positively to Even In Arcadia, highlighting its blend of atmosphere, technical musicianship, and emotional songwriting. Reviews described the record as “jaw-dropping” and praised its “ghostly beauty and arpeggiated madness.” The album’s release was backed by Sleep Token‘s first completely sold-out U.S. arena tour, another milestone in the group’s continued international growth.

Formed in London in 2016, Sleep Token has built its identity around anonymity, with its members performing in masks and cloaks. To date, only the pseudonymous Vessel and drummer II have been officially credited with writing or performing on the band’s four studio albums.

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For more than six decades, the Sunset Marquis Hotel has been a regular stop for some of the biggest names in rock. Located just off the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, the hotel earned a reputation as more than a place to stay. It became a private retreat where artists wrote music, relaxed away from the spotlight and created countless stories that became part of rock history.

That history is now the focus of the new documentary If These Walls Could Rock.

Directed by Tyler Measom (Murder Among Mormons, An Honest Liar) and Craig A. Williams, the film combines archival footage, animated sequences, and interviews with musicians who have long considered the hotel their home away from home. Among those featured are Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Billy Bob Thornton, Slash, Dave Grohl, Cyndi Lauper, Morrissey, Sheryl Crow, Roger Daltrey, Joe Elliott, Nancy Wilson, Steve Van Zandt and several others.

Alongside the stories from its famous guests, the documentary looks at the relationship between founder George Rosenthal and his son Mark, whose work helped turn what started as a small West Hollywood motel into one of the music world’s most recognizable destinations.

“Within five minutes of walking in the Marquis, you may hear a rock and roll story that sounds completely made up, but come to learn is true,” say directors Measom and Williams. “Still beyond the many amazing musical stories, the father-and-son tale at the heart of the hotel is what truly inspired us to create this film.”

If These Walls Could Rock opens on August 14 at the Landmark Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles. Screenings will include question-and-answer sessions with the filmmakers and guests featured in the documentary. The film will also become available the same day through Apple TV and Amazon.

Production duties were handled by longtime MTV veterans Rick Krim, Robert Friedman, and Mike Powers of Bungalow Media Entertainment, together with Mark Rosenthal, David Thurston, and Alexis Thurston.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Measom explained why the project surprised even him.

“Most people have no idea of the history,” Measom told The Hollywood Reporter. “Even the musicians who stay there, I don’t even think they know the vast history of this hotel. And they won’t know until this film is out.”

The documentary began to take shape after Measom and Williams worked together on the Paramount+ hair metal documentary series I Wanna Rock: The ’80s Metal Dream.

“I had no idea that place existed, really,” Measom admitted. “But when I read Craig’s book, I was amazed [at] this place, which, as we mention in the film, is hiding in plain sight… So naturally I dove right in.”

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The official trailer for Ghost’s new concert film, 2 Big To Rig, has been released. The movie marks the band’s second project with Trafalgar Releasing and brings the final shows of the first Skeletour run to the big screen.

Shot on 16mm film during two sold-out nights at Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, the feature places viewers in front of nearly 40,000 fans who witnessed the performances in September 2025.

Unlike 2024’s Rite Here Rite Now, which mixed concert footage with a narrative, 2 Big To Rig centers entirely on Ghost’s live production. The film combines behind-the-scenes footage of the crew responsible for bringing the band’s elaborate stage show to life with the only professionally filmed material from Papa V Perpetua and the Nameless Ghouls recorded during the phone-free Skeletour. The result is a complete document of one of the band’s biggest touring productions.

The title 2 Big To Rig refers to the conclusion of Skeletour, which wrapped up in February 2026 after 70 performances across North America, Europe, and Mexico. The film was created to give fans in regions the tour could not reach a chance to experience the production, while also serving those who missed the original opening night in Mexico City after the first of three scheduled concerts was canceled because of illness, leaving two performances instead.

Presented in IMAX where available, the concert film captures material spanning all six Ghost studio albums, including tracks from Skeletá alongside fan favorites “Mary On A Cross”, “Kiss The Go-Goat” and “The Future Is A Foreign Land”.

Kymberli Frueh, EVP content acquisitions and programming at Trafalgar Releasing, said: “Ghost captured the final nights of the legendary Skeletour’s first leg on 16mm film in Mexico City — creating a nostalgic experience and a fitting farewell to an era for fans. We’re proud to share it with cinema audiences worldwide before Ghost takes a well-publicized break. It’s the perfect way to close such a significant chapter in the band’s history and give fans a chance to relive this moment together.”

2 Big To Rig will arrive in cinemas and IMAX worldwide for a limited run beginning Wednesday, August 26. Tickets are already on sale.

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Testament has joined forces with KnuckleBonz for an official collaboration that will bring the Bay Area thrash legends into the upcoming KnuckleBonz360 BackStage Experience. The immersive 3D platform is scheduled to launch in the summer of 2026, giving fans a new way to interact with the band and other members of the metal community.

“Testament is very excited to be a part of a new experience for fans to connect directly with the band,” says Chuck Billy, frontman of Testament. “KnuckleBonz360 is gonna blow some minds with what is available in this digital world.”

KnuckleBonz360 is being built as a digital destination centered around legendary bands and artists, recreating their visual identity through interactive 3D environments. More than 20 dedicated band worlds are expected to be available when the platform launches in 2026. Users will be able to meet other fans, take part in mini-games, browse exclusive collectibles, and experience classic album artwork brought into an explorable digital space.

According to KnuckleBonz CEO and creative director Tony Simerman, Testament was a natural fit for the project.

“Testament has been one of the defining forces in thrash metal for over four decades and building the Testament world inside KnuckleBonz360 means every fan around the globe now has a place to gather and live inside original thrash,” says Tony Simerman, adding: “Chuck and the band understand exactly what this platform can be for fans, and that energy is going to come through in every corner of the experience.”

The Testament experience is being created by a development team made up of artists, engineers, and dedicated music fans. The goal is to give followers of the band a place where they can celebrate its legacy while exploring key elements of its history and identity. Visitors will be able to move through environments inspired by the band’s rise from the early Bay Area thrash scene, alongside its recognizable skull artwork, crushing guitar riffs, and Chuck Billy‘s signature vocal style that has defined Testament for more than 40 years.

In addition to the virtual world itself, the experience will include digital collectibles, physical collectibles, and exclusive merchandise available for worldwide shipping. The multiplayer environment also gives fans the chance to explore the world together when the platform launches in the summer of 2026.

Founded in 2003, KnuckleBonz has spent more than two decades producing premium music collectibles and content for dedicated fans. With the introduction of KnuckleBonz360, the company is expanding into immersive digital experiences while continuing its focus on music memorabilia, art, and collector culture.

Join the KnuckleBonz360 waitlist here.

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Suicide Silence will embark on the 29-date “Reminders Of Hell Tour” this fall, with support from Emmure, Angelmaker and Synestia. The trek launches November 6 in Riverside, California and concludes December 13 in Los Angeles. General on-sale is Friday, July 24 at 10 am local time.

“Reminders Of Hell Tour” dates:

• Nov. 6 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
• Nov. 7 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
• Nov. 9 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
• Nov. 10 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
• Nov. 11 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
• Nov. 13 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
• Nov. 14 — Orlando, FL — Vans Warped Tour
• Nov. 15 — Greenville, SC — Radio Room
• Nov. 17 — Greensboro, NC — The Pyrle
• Nov. 18 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage
• Nov. 20 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
• Nov. 21 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
• Nov. 22 — Brooklyn, NY — The Brooklyn Monarch
• Nov. 24 — Montreal, QC — Club Soda
• Nov. 25 — Toronto, ON — The Concert Hall
• Nov. 27 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
• Nov. 28 — Cleveland, OH — Globe Iron
• Nov. 29 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrews Hall
• Dec. 1 — Chicago, IL — House Of Blues
• Dec. 2 — Minneapolis, MN — Myth
• Dec. 4 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
• Dec. 5 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
• Dec. 6 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Hall
• Dec. 8 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
• Dec. 9 — Portland, OR — The Hawthorne Theater
• Dec. 10 — Sacramento, CA — Ace Of Spades
• Dec. 11 — Reno, NV — Cargo Concert Hall
• Dec. 12 — San Jose, CA — The Ritz
• Dec. 13 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720

Suicide Silence’s seventh album, Remember… You Must Die, was released in March 2023 via Century Media, produced and mixed by Taylor Young (Nails, Xibalba, Vitriol), with cover artwork by necrosurrealist painter David Van Gough. For the fall tour, guitarist Ian Waye of Soreption is filling in for Chris Garza, who is on hiatus from the group. Garza also hosts The Garza Podcast, in which he interviews musicians about metal history and culture.

Suicide Silence was formed in Riverside, California. Alex Lopez, the band’s longtime drummer, exited in April 2022; Ernie Iniguez, who recorded drums on the band’s Become The Hunter album, has held the position since. Vocalist Hernán “Eddie” Hermida — formerly of All Shall Perish — joined Suicide Silence in 2013 following the passing of founding frontman Mitch Lucker, who died on November 1, 2012 after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle crash in Huntington Beach, California.

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Tank will release a deluxe edition of their 1982 debut album Filth Hounds Of Hades on August 14 via Cleopatra Records, marking the first release in a planned series of Tank reissues on the label. The expanded set arrives as both a CD and vinyl edition, trailed by a video for the original album track “Turn Your Head Around.”

Tank was formed by Algy Ward — formerly of The Saints and The Damned — alongside brothers Mark and Peter Brabbs. Frequently described by the U.K. press as Motörhead’s baby brothers, the three-piece enlisted Motörhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke — fresh from the band’s own tumultuous years of success — as producer for the sessions. When Filth Hounds Of Hades hit stores in early 1982, Sounds magazine described Tank as harbingers of “a new, frighteningly brutal breed of breakneck rock. Here is metal that takes everything to the limit… Metal for maniacs.

“All ten numbers are played tight and dirty and given a tough sympathetic production from Fast Eddie. Left-hook follows right-hook with scarcely time to draw breath in between. But Tank’s brand of rabid Lemmy-rock is loaded with enough lunacy and individual touches to allow it to stand up on its own merits.”

Mark Brabbs recalled: “Eddie did a good job. We’d toured Europe, we’d really worked those songs, so when we got into the studio to record Filth Hounds Of Hades, we knew what we were doing. It had the rawness and attitude that we actually had as youngsters, so it’s thanks to Eddie for… just letting it happen.”

Instantly proclaimed one of the finest debuts of the entire NWOBHM movement, the album was an immediate hit across Europe — Brabbs recalls the band being mobbed when they played a festival in Finland. The deluxe edition appends the original 10-track album with the band’s very first demo (also produced by Clarke), alternate versions and non-album gems from the band’s first two singles, a John Peel radio session recorded in March 1982, and eight live tracks taped in Dortmund, Germany, during Tank’s maiden European tour.

Filth Hounds Of Hades deluxe edition track listing:

• Disc 1 — 01. “Shellshock” / 02. “Struck By Lightning” / 03. “Run Like Hell” / 04. “Blood, Guts and Beer” / 05. “T.W.D.A.M.O.” / 06. “Turn Your Head Around” / 07. “Heavy Artillery” / 08. “Who Needs Love Songs” / 09. “Filth Hounds Of Hades” / 10. “(He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper”
• Bonus (Disc 1) — 11. “Don’t Walk Away” (Live) / 12. “The Snake” (Single) / 13. “Steppin’ On A Landmine” (B-side) / 14. “Don’t Walk Away” (Single A-side) / 15. “Shellshock” (B-side) / 17. “(He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper” (Single Version)
• Disc 2 (Live 1981, Dortmund) — “Shellshock” / “Steppin’ On A Landmine” / “Blood, Guts and Beer” / “Run Like Hell” / “Don’t Walk Away” / “Filth Hounds Of Hades” / “(He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper” / “The Snake” [CD Only tracks: Shellshock, Steppin’, Run Like Hell, Don’t Walk Away, Filth Hounds, Stormtrooper, The Snake]
• Disc 2 (Radio Session, March 1982) — “Hammer On” / “Don’t Walk Away” / “Heavy Artillery” / “(He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper” [CD Only]
• Disc 2 (Demo) — “Shellshock” / “Run Like Hell” / “Blood, Guts, And Beer”

Original Tank frontman Algy Ward died in May 2023 at the age of 63 following serious health issues. Guitarist Peter Brabbs died on July 5, 2025, at the age of 68. The deluxe edition of Filth Hounds Of Hades is the first of multiple planned Tank reissues on Cleopatra Records.

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