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  • BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Shares Music Video For New Single “Name In Blood”

    The official video for “Name In Blood,” the newest release from Black Label Society, is available to watch below. The clip was directed by Black Label Society’s longtime visual collaborator Justin H. Reich of Three Thirty-Three Creative.

    “Name In Blood” is the fourth advance single from Black Label Society’s upcoming album Engines Of Demolition, arriving March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up to 2021’s Doom Crew Inc. features 15 tracks, including the previously released songs “Broken And Blind,” “The Gallows,” and “Lord Humungus.” It also includes “Ozzy’s Song,” which appears to be a salute to Black Label Society guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde’s longtime bandmate, Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne.

    Stream and pre-order the album here.

    Zakk Wylde formed Black Label Society in 1998 and has kept the band active while also spending many years touring and recording with Ozzy Osbourne, whose backing band he first joined nearly four decades ago.

    A charismatic heavy metal marauder recognized worldwide as a living legend, Wylde rose to prominence when Ozzy chose him as his loyal axeman, based on a cassette he mailed in as a teen. Guitar World put Zakk on the magazine’s cover more than a dozen times in recognition of his work on multiplatinum albums by the icon he called “the Boss” and more than two decades of music made by BLS.

    Black Label Society quickly became a touring juggernaut and has gone on to release nearly a dozen successful studio albums, which have sold more than a couple of million copies in total.

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  • RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Bassist FLEA Shares Newest Single “Traffic Lights” From Upcoming Solo Album

    After nearly five decades as one of rock’s most recognizable bassists, Flea is stepping into a very different spotlight. He will release his first full-length solo album, Honora, on March 27, 2026 via Nonesuch Records, marking a long-awaited return to his earliest musical passions: jazz and trumpet. With time finally on his side, the project reflects a personal and creative shift that has been quietly building for years.

    In support of the album, Flea and the Honora band will head out on an international tour this May, performing in smaller, intimate venues across select cities.

    Named after a cherished family member, Honora was composed and arranged by Flea, who also plays trumpet and bass throughout the record. He is joined by a group of respected modern jazz musicians, including producer and saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist Jeff Parker, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Deantoni Parks. The album also features vocals from Flea, along with contributions from Thom Yorke and Nick Cave. Additional collaborators include Mauro Refosco, known for his work with David Byrne and Atoms For Peace, and Nate Walcott of Bright Eyes, among others.

    The record consists of six original compositions, including one co-written by Flea, Johnson, and Yorke. It also includes reinterpretations of songs by George Clinton and Eddie Hazel, Jimmy Webb, Frank Ocean and Shea Taylor, and Ann Ronell, giving the album a wide emotional and stylistic range.

    Ahead of the release, he has shared today the official visualizer for “Traffic Ligths”.

    Reflecting on the creation of Traffic Lights, Flea says: “Deantoni and I played what became “Traffic Lights” the first day. Something about it reminded me of Atoms For Peace, so I sent it to Thom. Just knowing him, I thought it would be a rhythm and a sensibility that he would relate to. And I was right, he did”.

    Expanding further, he adds: “With a gorgeous melody and the words, you know, about living in the upside down and how do you make sense of things when we’re getting all this fake shit and real shit? Everyone has their ways of dealing with the world. But he’s just the warmest, free-flowing, jamming motherf*cker”.

    Best known as a founding member and bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea was introduced to live jazz at an early age. Family friends would gather to play music in his living room, an experience that left a lasting impression.

    “It was the greatest thing I ever saw”, he recalls. “The wildness, warmth and we of it. Straight Bebop. Boom. I knew there were higher things on this earth, way above the pettiness that had left me disheartened. The holy trifecta of my life, music, sports and nature was complete”.

    Although he dreamed of following in the footsteps of jazz icons like Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Clifford Brown, his life took a different direction when he joined Red Hot Chili Peppers.

    Still, the idea of a deeply personal instrumental record lingered. In 1991, during the height of the band’s rise and while acting in Gus Van Sant’s film My Own Private Idaho, Flea confided to a friend: “I want to make an instrumental record with deep hypnotic grooves, trippy melodies layered on top, meditations on a groove”.

    The only condition, he knew, was that he would need to truly commit to relearning the trumpet.

    As he approached his sixtieth birthday, Flea realized that if he didn’t return to the trumpet then, he might never do it. He committed to practicing daily for two years, even while balancing a stadium tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers and life at home with a wife and newborn. At the end of that period, he promised himself he would make an album, no matter where his abilities stood.

    Until Honora, Flea admits he had never been afraid of making music. He worried the accomplished musicians around him might see him as a non-playing motherf*cker, charlatan, rock poseur or fan.

    But, he says: “It turns out they were all the most genuinely supportive people, moving me deeply and daily with their generous spirits … Sitting in a room and playing the music with them made me feel like I was on drugs. I was buzzing, tripping and floating around the studio. I love them, they truly gave of themselves. I bow all the way down”.

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  • ROCK FEST Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring GOJIRA, LIMP BIZKIT, THE OFFSPRING And More

    Rock Fest, widely known as the largest three-day rock music and camping event in the United States, is set to return from July 16–18 with what organizers describe as one of the deepest and most diverse lineups in the festival’s history.

    Once again taking over the hayfield in Cadott, Wisconsin, Rock Fest 2026 will feature a powerful blend of international headliners, long-standing crowd favorites, and 21 national acts making their festival debut.

    According to festival promoter Wade Asher, this year’s lineup reflects the core identity the event has maintained for decades: “This lineup reflects what Rock Fest has always stood for, the artists who helped build this festival alongside bands that continue to carry rock forward”.

    He added, “For more than three decades, Rock Fest has been a place where fans come together for loud music and long nights, to amplify their soul. Our MotherFest’n Family keeps this tradition alive year after year, and we’re proud to welcome them back to the hayfield”.

    Ticket sales are now underway, offering both three-day and single-day general admission options, as well as individual artist pit passes. Several premium options have already sold out, including VIP packages, Reserved Lawn access, Black Hole Ammo Top Tier Lounge passes, three-day pit passes, Electric Camping, and The Dark Side Campground. The Heathens’ Hwy Campground is close to selling out, with only limited space still available.

    For tickets and camping information, visit here.

    Thursday, July 16

    Gojira
    I Prevail
    Machine Head
    Hatebreed
    Set It Off
    Magnolia Park
    Lacuna Coil

    Friday, July 17

    Limp Bizkit
    Body Count
    Insane Clown Posse
    Static-X
    Des Rocs
    Miss May I
    Bones UK

    Saturday, July 18

    The Offspring
    Halestorm
    The Pretty Reckless
    Hollywood Undead
    Badflower
    Story Of The Year
    Ill Niño

    Wednesday, July 15 – Bonus Bash (exclusive to three-day ticket holders)

    Candlebox
    Buckcherry
    Dying Wish

    +more unannounced artists

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  • CHARLOTTE WESSELS Shares New Single “After Us, The Flood” From Her Latest Album “The Obsession”

    Charlotte Wessels and her band The Obsession are stepping into a new creative phase with the release of “After Us, The Flood”. The track marks their first new material following the lengthy The Obsession album cycle in 2024 and highlights the evolution of the project into a fully realized band. The former Delain vocalist once again leans into her strength as a storyteller, pairing vivid themes with a sound that feels both familiar and newly sharpened.

    Musically, “After Us, The Flood” unfolds with a slow, atmospheric pull before expanding into a forceful metal finale. Symphonic textures and intimate moments gradually give way to an explosive climax, all anchored by Charlotte Wessels’ expressive and commanding vocal performance. The song carries a sense of urgency, drawing listeners into its emotional arc rather than overwhelming them with excess.

    Discussing the meaning behind the track, Wessels explains: “”After Us, The Flood” is a song about climate change, told through the eyes of someone who has convinced himself it isn’t real. He feels protected within the walls of his own home while the world outside quietly begins to fall apart”.

    She continues: “As the song unfolds (spoilers!) that sense of safety proves to be an illusion; the decay he’s ignored eventually finds its way inside”.

    Expanding on the creative process, she adds: “We poured a lot of heart into this track, shaping a sonic story about denial, dread, and the fragile comfort of looking away. The video doesn’t literally follow the lyrics, but instead imagines the consequences of that mindset, offering a symbolic glimpse of a world where wealth loses all meaning once the planet as we know it is gone”.

    Following a busy period on the road with Scandinavian progressive metal outfit Vola and a successful summer festival run, Wessels is preparing to return to live stages. Recent appearances included major events such as Belgium’s Graspop Metal Meeting, France’s Hellfest, Germany’s Summer Breeze, and the Netherlands’ Dynamo, among others.

    Live performances resume this Friday, January 16, as Charlotte Wessels’ The Obsession joins Amaranthe and Epica on the Arcane Dimensions tour. The lineup features Charlotte Wessels alongside Joey Marin de Boer on drums, Timo Somers on guitars, Otto Schimmelpenninck Van Der Oije on bass, and Nina van Beelen on keyboards. Kicking off in Cologne, the tour will travel across Europe, stopping in 29 cities before wrapping up in Frankfurt this March.

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  • RAVEN Announces North American 2026 Tour “Can’t Take Away The Fire”

    Satellite Touring and GLM Artists have confirmed that British/American metal trio Raven is heading back to North American stages for a wide-ranging tour scheduled to run from March through May this year. The outing will include more than 35 dates across the continent, with Slackjaw set to provide support throughout the run.

    Emerging from the early ’80s New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, Raven carved out a reputation that extended well beyond the U.K. The band became especially known in the United States for its relentless touring during that era, helping introduce American audiences to rising acts such as Metallica and Anthrax, who gained some of their earliest touring experience alongside them.

    Much of Raven’s legacy is tied to a run of influential releases that helped shape heavier styles of metal. Albums like Rock Until You Drop, Wiped Out, and All For One played a key role in laying the groundwork for both speed metal and power metal. Throughout those records, the band consistently pushed boundaries while maintaining a distinct sound and aggressive edge — qualities that translated even more powerfully to their live performances.

    The group’s most recent release is the EP Can’t Take Away The Fire, which arrived in February 2025 through Silver Lining Music. The project marked a fresh chapter for the band and set the stage for their return to touring.

    Looking ahead to the upcoming shows, Raven vocalist and bassist John Gallagher states:
    “After our medical gap year of 2025, we are hungry and itching to get back to doing what we do best — cranking out the megawatts and putting on a Raven metal show for the lunatics out there”.

    He continues: “We have a killer band Slackjaw out with us as special guests on these shows and it’s gonna be a take-no-prisoners full-out affair!”

    With a long history of high-energy performances and a renewed drive to hit the road, Raven’s latest North American tour is shaping up to be a notable moment for longtime fans and new listeners alike.

    Dates Announced With More To Come:

    March 18 – Louisville, KY @ Goodwood Whiskey Row
    March 19 – St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
    March 20 – Kansas City, MO @ Westport Brewery
    March 21 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Live
    March 22 – Dallas, TX @ RBC
    March 26 – West Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky
    March 28 – San Francisco, CA @ Above DNA
    March 29 – Reno, NV @ Club Underground
    March 31 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s
    April 1 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
    April 2 – Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
    April 4 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
    April 5 – Denver, CO @ The Federal Theatre
    April 7 – Lincoln, NE @ 1867 Bar
    April 8 – Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
    April 9 – Chicago,IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club
    April 10 – Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
    April 11 – Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
    April 12 – Hamtramck, MI @ Sanctuary
    April 14 – New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground
    April 16 – Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
    April 17 – Ottawa, ON @ Rainbow Bistro
    April 18 – Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar & Spectacles
    April 19 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
    April 21 – Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
    April 22 – Old Town, ME @ The Old Town Theatre
    April 23 – Manchester, NH @ Jewel Music Venue
    April 24 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
    April 25 – Harrisburg, PA @HMAC
    April 26 – Richmond, VA @ Ember Music Hall
    April 29 – Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones
    April 30 – Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
    May 1 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
    May 2 – Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply
    May 3 – Bradenton, FL @ Oscura

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  • WITHIN TEMPTATION And SMASH INTO PIECES Drop Official Video For Their New Collaborative Single “Somebody Like You”

    Two of Europe’s most distinctive rock acts, Within Temptation and Smash Into Pieces, have unveiled the official Pavel Trebukhin–directed music video for their collaborative new single, “Somebody Like You.” The release marks a notable moment for both bands, bringing together their contrasting styles in a track built around emotion rather than spectacle.

    Blending cinematic orchestration with modern rock intensity, the song unfolds as a deeply felt ballad centered on vulnerability, longing, and the universal need for connection. Its tone is restrained but impactful, allowing the emotional weight of the lyrics and performances to take center stage.

    Built around a 22-piece orchestra, “Somebody Like You” shifts naturally between intimate passages and sweeping, expansive moments. The orchestral arrangements add depth without overwhelming the song, while the distinct vocal approaches from each band complement one another, creating a balance that feels both delicate and grounded.

    The collaboration bridges two musical worlds: Within Temptation’s long-standing symphonic sensibility and narrative-driven approach, and Smash Into Pieces’ contemporary, dramatic edge. Rather than competing for space, the bands meet at the emotional core of the track, resulting in a song that feels open, sincere, and resonant.

    As a joint effort, “Somebody Like You” stands out as a defining moment for both artists and is already being viewed as one of the year’s more memorable rock ballads. Its cinematic scale is matched by an emotional clarity that lingers after the final note fades.

    Within Temptation frontwoman Sharon Den Adel states: “We are excited and looking forward to release “Somebody Like You” together with Smash Into Pieces. We have known each other for a long time and have been on tour together. This is the perfect song to also finally join forces. Adding an orchestra to this song felt like a small trip down memory lane for us, while at the same time blending perfectly with a more modern rock sound. We’re proud of what this song has become and grateful for the collaboration that brought it to life”.

    Smash Into Pieces adds: “18 years ago, we started our careers with one simple goal: to help others, through music, find their own engine, their inner drive, and pursue their dreams. That engine is, and always has been, what makes Smash Into Pieces what we are. Today, we get to share a song with a band that has inspired us, that we’ve experienced some of our toughest and grandest moments live with, and that has ultimately helped form our sound. For the people who change us forever, who carry us through our darkest moments, and leave a mark that can never be replaced, we give you “Somebody Like You””.

    They continue: “We want to direct a very special thanks to Sharon Den Adel for her beautiful performance in the video and to Within Temptation for sharing this marvel of a song with us”.

    Meanwhile, Within Temptation is also marking a milestone in its career, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its second album, Mother Earth. Described by the band as the “very first chapter of this journey,” the celebration began with a newly recorded acoustic version of “Ice Queen,” the original album’s second single. That track served as the band’s commercial breakthrough and remains one of Within Temptation’s most successful songs across Europe.

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  • THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces 2026 U.S. Headlining Tour With 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.

    Comments vocalist Brian Eschbach, “This is set to be a massively heavy trek that will undoubtedly be recounted in the history textbooks for centuries to come. Don’t miss out!”

    The “Blastfiend” artist presale begins Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00 AM ET, where exclusive merch bundles will be available. Fans can RSVP at this location. General on-sale date is Friday, January 16th at 10:00 AM ET. See all confirmed dates below.

    The Black Dahlia Murder  w/ The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, Corpse Pile:  

    • 04/02 – Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
    • 04/03 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
    • 04/04 – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH * no Disembodied Tyrant
    • 04/05 – Roxian Theatre – McKee Rocks, PA
    • 04/07 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
    • 04/08 – Archer – Allentown, PA
    • 04/10 – The Webster – Hartford, CT
    • 04/11 – The Strand – Providence, RI
    • 04/12 – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
    • 04/14 – The Queen – Wilmington, DE
    • 04/15 – The NorVa – Norfolk, VA
    • 04/17 – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
    • 04/18 – Pop’s – Sauget, IL
    • 04/19 – Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
    • 04/21 – Tower Theatre – Oklahoma City, OK
    • 04/23 – Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
    • 04/24 – House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
    • 04/25 – House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
    • 04/26 – UC Theater – Berkeley, CA
    • 04/28 – Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
    • 04/29 – Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
    • 05/01 – Capitol Theatre – Davenport, IA
    • 05/02 – The Rave – Milwaukee, WI

    The Black Dahlia Murder will be touring in support of their critically acclaimed tenth studio album, Servitude, released in 2024 via Metal Blade Records.

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  • AVATAR Announces 2026 North American Tour With FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE & FROZEN SOUL

    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 and right after they decided to hit the road for their massive North American headline run.

    And that was just the beginning of their Herculean international touring schedule.

    Avatar will spend the foreseeable future (if not forever) on the road.

    Today, the band announces a Spring 2026 headline tour of North America. It kicks off on April 16 in Sacramento and runs through May 20 in Hampton Beach, NH. It includes stops at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple.

    Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul will serve as support.

    Regarding their return to the States, Eckerström offers: “USA. It started off innocently enough. Hiking along on a trail. Sunny. Pleasant. Safe. Then night came, and the trail slowly faded. You can’t go back, as you don’t know where you came from. You don’t even dare to turn around, as you can feel someone, or something, watching. What you were, all the way back in the warm embrace of civilization, doesn’t matter. Here. it’s just you and the trees.”

    He adds: “We will be seeing you.”

    Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 16 at 10am local time here.

    Avatar’s “Don’t Go in the Forest” Tour with Fleshgod Apocalypse & Frozen Soul Dates:

    4/16 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
    4/17 — Los Angeles, CA — Novo
    4/19 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theater
    4/20 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
    4/22 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec
    4/23 — Oklahoma City, OK — Criterion
    4/25 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
    4/26 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air
    4/28 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall
    4/29 — Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
    4/30 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
    5/1 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Club Stage
    5/2 — Fort Wayne, IN — The Clyde
    5/4 — Huntsville, AL — VBC Mars Music Hall
    5/5 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
    5/6 — Knoxville, TN — Mill & Mine
    5/7 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
    5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
    5/10 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
    5/12 — Richmond, VA — The National
    5/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
    5/15 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
    5/16 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Riverworks
    5/17 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Weekend*
    5/19 — Wallingford, CT — The Dome
    5/20 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino

    *= Festival

    Festival Dates — 2026:

    1/25—1/31 — ShipRocked
    3/15 — Mexico City, MX — Vive Latino
    5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville
    5/17 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
    6/7 — Trondheim, NO — Trondheim Rocks
    6/20 — Dessel, BE — Graspop Metal Meeting

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  • BEHEMOTH Announce Spring 2026 Headline North American Tour With DEICIDE, IMMOLATION & ROTTING CHRIST

    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 Sonic Temple festival appearances.

    Joining Behemoth for this run is a trio of fellow extremists — DeicideRotting Christ, and Immolation. This trek marks the band’s first tour of North America in support of the critically acclaimed new opus The Shit Ov God, out now via Nuclear Blast.

    Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 16, at 10 AM local time. Get tickets and information on VIP packages here.

    “We announce this coming campaign alongside Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation — a convergence of legends, a true communion of extreme metal’s most resolute forces,” the band declares. “This tour is not merely a series of performances; it is a rite, forged in decades of defiance, conviction, and sonic blasphemy. Each band carries its own altar of destruction, its own scripture written in blood, sound, and will. Together, we summon something greater—an unstoppable procession of darkness across the lands. This is the extreme metal underground standing tall, unbroken, and merciless. Prepare yourselves.”

    “The Godless IV Tour” Dates:

    04/14 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
    04/15 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
    04/17 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
    04/18 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
    04/19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
    04/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Union Event Center
    04/22 – Denver, Co – The Fillmore
    04/24 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
    04/25 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
    04/26 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
    04/28 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
    04/30 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore^
    05/01 – Worcester, MA – Palladium&
    05/02 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
    05/04 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
    05/05 – McKees Rocks, PA – The Roxian Theatre
    05/07 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville *
    05/09 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
    05/11 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
    05/12 – Montréal, QC – L’Olympia
    05/14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple *
    05/15 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
    05/16 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
    05/18 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
    05/20 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
    05/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

    * Festival date
    ^ No Rotting Christ
    & No Deicide

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  • FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces 2026 North American Leg Of 20th-Anniversary Tour With CODY JINKS & EVA UNDER FIRE

    Five Finger Death Punch has unveiled the opening North American stretch of its 2026–2027 world tour. Presented by Live Nation, the 48-stop run begins 07/20 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey, and concludes 10/23 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. Platinum-selling outlaw country singer Cody Jinks will appear as the special guest in support of his current album, In My Blood. The bill also features Eva Under Fire, the critically praised rock outfit set to release its next album, Villainous, in 2026.

    As the band marks 20 years of music, Five Finger Death Punch is also leaning into its long-standing charitable efforts. Known for supporting causes tied to U.S. military veterans, first responders, and their families, the group is expanding that work in 2026 with a new initiative backing Team USA ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. A share of ticket revenue from the 2026 U.S. dates will be directed toward high-performance programs that help American athletes prepare for international competition.

    Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory has chosen USA Judo — the sport’s national governing body in the United States — as his designated recipient, while vocalist Ivan Moody will allocate his portion to the USA Cycling BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle teams.

    “It’s a little-known fact that the United States is one of the only major countries in the world where the government does not fund Olympic and Paralympic athletes or their training programs,” said Bathory. “Our athletes are competing against nations with fully funded teams, while U.S. teams rely almost exclusively on private donations and sponsorships. We believe supporting Team USA is both patriotic and necessary, especially with the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming home in 2028.”

    Moody added, “These athletes represent the best of who we are. Dedication, sacrifice, discipline. If we can help level the playing field even a little, we’re all in.”

    Funds raised will go to the governing organizations responsible for developing and training Olympic hopefuls in judo and USA Cycling’s BMX disciplines, helping cover key needs such as coaching, travel, equipment, and intensive preparation. With no direct federal funding for these programs, the effort is designed to boost both awareness and financial support for athletes representing Team USA. Five Finger Death Punch says it aims to keep using its success for service — because it matters most when it’s shared.

    The 20th-anniversary tour is expected to include fresh songs from the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album alongside the signature tracks that helped shape its fanbase. More international dates are expected after the North American leg.

    Tickets for the 2026 shows will start rolling out with artist and Citi presales on 01/14. Additional presales will follow during the week, ahead of the general public onsale on 01/16 at 10 a.m. local time via Live Nation.

    Five Finger Death Punch 2026 Tour Dates

    • 07/20 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
    • 07/22 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
    • 07/23 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    • 07/25 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
    • 07/26 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
    • 07/28 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
    • 07/30 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
    • 08/01 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
    • 08/02 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
    • 08/04 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
    • 08/05 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
    • 08/07 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
    • 08/08 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
    • 08/10 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
    • 08/11 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
    • 08/13 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
    • 08/15 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
    • 08/16 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
    • 08/18 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
    • 08/19 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
    • 08/21 – Saint Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
    • 09/08 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
    • 09/11 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
    • 09/12 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
    • 09/14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
    • 09/16 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
    • 09/18 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
    • 09/19 – Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena
    • 09/22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
    • 09/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*
    • 09/25 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater*
    • 09/27 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
    • 09/28 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
    • 09/30 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
    • 10/02 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
    • 10/03 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
    • 10/05 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
    • 10/07 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
    • 10/08 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
    • 10/10 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
    • 10/11 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
    • 10/13 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
    • 10/14 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
    • 10/16 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
    • 10/17 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
    • 10/19 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
    • 10/21 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
    • 10/23 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    * Without Cody Jinks

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