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In wake of their next LP release Signal Fire, due out on June 12th, Genghis Tron now stream a visualizer video for their latest new single “Born Prey”.
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Paul McCartney Announced First-Ever Duet with Ringo Starr at Special London Fan Event Today

“Home to Us”

Featuring Chrissie Hynde and Sharleen Spiteri

The New Single, Available from Friday May 8th Taken From The Forthcoming New Album The Boys of Dungeon Lane

Out May 29th via MPL/Capitol Records – Available to Pre-Order Now 

Speaking at a special fan album playback event today at London’s Abbey Road Studios, Paul McCartney revealed his first-ever duet with Ringo Starr. Titled “Home to Us”, the song will be released this week on Friday May 8th and is the second song to be released from Paul’s forthcoming album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Today Paul surprised 50 lucky fans invited for an exclusive first listen of his new album, joining them inside Abbey Road Studio Two to share stories behind the new songs and recordings. Following the rapturously received “Days We Left Behind,” “Home to Us” is Paul’s first ever duet with Ringo Starr, and features backing vocals from Chrissie Hynde and Sharleen Spiteri. The song was formed around a drum track Paul invited Ringo to record for the album with producer Andrew Watt, and marks the only song on The Boys of Dungeon Lane that features a guest drummer. Paul plays the majority of the instruments on the new record – much in the spirit of his 1970 solo debut album, McCartney. Speaking about “Home to Us”, Paul said: “Ringo went round to the studio and drummed a bit. I said to Andrew, we should make a track and send it to him. So this song is done totally with Ringo in mind. In writing the song I’m talking about where we came from. In common with a lot of people, you come from nothing and you build yourself up. Ringo was from the Dingle, and that was well hard. He said he used to get mugged coming home, because he worked. Even though it was crazy, it was home to us. I made the song around that idea and sent it to Ringo. He sent me back a version where he just added some lines to the chorus, so I thought, maybe he doesn’t like it. I rang him and he said he thought I only wanted him to sing one or two lines, and I said I’d love to hear him sing the whole thing. So we took my first line, Ringo’s second line, and then we had a duet. We’d never done that before. Then we wanted some backing vocals and I had the idea it would be nice to hear girls. Chrissie Hynde said she’d do it, and Sharleen Spiteri, they’re mates. So they did it.” Since the new album was announced, The Boys of Dungeon Lane has been surrounded by excitement from fans and media all over the world, and that anticipation reached fever pitch today. Awed fans in attendance have been describing the experience as an inconceivable dream come true. The Boys of Dungeon Lane is not only the first new solo album from Paul McCartney in over five years; it is a revealing collection of never-before shared stories, personal memories, and some newly inspired love songs, from one of the most culturally significant figures of our time. Turning the lens inward, Paul revisits the formative years that shaped both his life, and the very foundations of modern popular culture. The album is arguably his most personal and introspective to date, untold stories that transport the listener back to where it all began. The new songs find Paul in a candid, vulnerable and reflective mood, writing with rare openness about his childhood in post-war Liverpool, the resilience of his parents, and early adventures with George Harrison and John Lennon long before the world had ever heard of Beatlemania. The Boys of Dungeon Lane is the story before THE story. The Boys of Dungeon Lane is released on May 29th via MPL/Capitol Records. Track list As You Lie There Lost Horizon Days We Left Behind Ripples in a Pond Mountain Top Down South We Two Come Inside Never Know Home to Us Life Can Be Hard First Star of the Night Salesman Saint Momma Gets By

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American thrash metal pioneers Flotsam And Jetsam are gearing up to unleash their explosive Napalm Records debut album "Rats In The Temple," on 28th August 2026. The legends from Arizona have been a fixture of the metal scene for the better part of the last four decades. With modern renaissance records like "The End Of Chaos," (2019) and "I Am T… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Chilean progressive rock band Aisles continue unveiling new material ahead of the announcement of their sixth studio album.

The latest single ‘Lobsters and Ants’ is an avant-garde prog metal blast that showcases the versatility and intricacy the band has crafted throughout their entire twenty-year-long career. 

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‘Lobsters and Ants’ expands the focus and showcases a fierce and powerful side of the band, differing in tone and approach from the earlier singles, ‘Blue Skies’ and ‘Now Is the Time’, yet still drawing from the band’s unique emotional and atmospheric take on prog rock.

Their upcoming album – the band’s sixth in 20 years – is a testament to their versatility and musicianship alongside emotional vision and artistic concept. The song specifically drew inspiration from surrealism, most evident in the avant-garde construction of the piece and its spoken-word section, inspired by the Argentinian writer Julio Cortázar. Mixed by Adam Noble and mastered by Robin Schmidt, it captures Aisles at their most bombastic and nerve-wracking chemistry.

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The band state: “The song reflects on a world driven by madness and chaos. We gave ourselves the freedom to explore the absurd, diving into that space in search of meaning.

“The main riff originated from an idea [bassist] Daniel created during our first composition camp, which became the foundation of the track. The lyrics are surreal and open-ended; they may or may not make sense, leaving space for free interpretation.”

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“We also captured some incredible footage of the creation of the ending poem, something that feels almost like a cult prayer, closing the piece with a haunting, ritualistic atmosphere.”

Having released five highly acclaimed studio albums, progressive rock band Aisles have created an unparalleled musical approach that combines intricate melodies and sonic openness. They have toured the Americas, Europe, and performed with prog legends Leprous, Marillion, Focus, and Riverside.
 
In 2005, Aisles released their debut album, The Yearning, recognized for its elegant and delicate melodic work. In 2009, their second album, In Sudden Walks, inspired by existential literature and theatre, was nominated for Best Foreign Record at the Prog Awards in Italy. Their third record, 4:45 AM (2013) was ranked among the best albums of that year in numerous publications specialized in progressive rock.
 
Their fourth studio album, Hawaii (2016), a conceptual double album that narrates the life of humanity in space after the destruction of the Earth, was called a “masterpiece”. The success of the album allowed Aisles to tour in Europe, the United States and Mexico.
 
In 2018, they released the EP Live from Estudio del Sur, complemented by four live-recorded videos available on YouTube. The band released their fifth album, Beyond Drama, on 5th April, 2023, after the departure of three members and the reconfiguration of the group. On 30th April, 2023, Aislesreleased the instrumental suite Bahamut, inspired by the science fiction novel of the same name written by Chilean author Francisco Ortega. On May 2024, they released the EP Obras de Los Jaivas, where they tribute Chilean prog folk group Los Jaivas, featuring four guest singers – and closed the year with new single ‘The Dream’, introducing new vocalist Boris Seeder. 

Aisles are: 
Boris Seeder: vocals
German Vergara: guitars and vocals
Juan Pablo Gaete: keyboards
Daniel Concha: bass guitar
Alvaro Poblete: drums

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Lorna Shore played their biggest UK tour to date at the start of 2026, cementing their claim on the title of deathcore’s biggest band

The two-day event will take place in Pittsburgh in September.

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Khemmis continue the march toward their towering new self-titled album with the release of "Beneath The Scythe," the latest single from the Denver heavy metal institution’s massively anticipated fifth full-length, due out June 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. Following the explosive first single "Invocation Of The Dreamer," "Beneath The Scythe" d… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

JPEGMAFIA’s new album Experimental Rap isn’t even out for another two weeks, but it’s already led to the extremely entertaining Instagram-comments feud between Peggy and Earl Sweatshirt. That bit of gossip will probably get more attention than any of the actual music on Experimental Rap, but JPEGMAFIA’s music always leaves us with a lot to…

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Along with Devourment, Eternal Champion, 200 Stab Wounds and more.

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The kings of the infectious riff are returning to the asphalt this autumn. Maryland rock icons Clutch have officially announced a three-week U.S. headlining trek for Fall 2026. Set to kick off in mid-October, the tour features a heavy-hitting support lineup including Norwegian desert rockers Slomosa and the emerging Blood Vulture, marking a massive push as the band prepares to unleash their fourteenth studio album.

TL;DR: The Key Takeaways

• The Trek: Clutch launches a 17-date U.S. tour starting October 16 in Charlotte, NC.
• High-Voltage Support: Joining the bill are Slomosa and Blood Vulture.
• Festival Appearance: The band is confirmed for the inaugural Fort Worth, TX edition of Sick New World on October 24.
• New Album Update: The band has reunited with producer Gene “Machine” Freeman for their upcoming LP, tentatively due late 2026.
• Ticket Info: Sales go live this Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. local time.

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A Return to the “Machine”: New Music on the Horizon

Beyond the tour announcement, the most electrifying news for the Clutch faithful is the band’s return to the studio with legendary producer Gene “Machine” Freeman. Having helmed fan-favorite records like Blast Tyrant, Earth Rocker, and Psychic Warfare, Machine’s reunion with the quartet suggests a return to the high-energy, razor-sharp production that defined the band’s most commercially successful eras.

While the band had previously toyed with the idea of working with Tom Dalgety again, the shift back to Machine indicates a clear vision for the upcoming fourteenth studio LP. Writing has been ongoing between touring commitments, and the new material is expected to drop before the ball falls on 2026.

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The Fall 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

Tickets for the “Fall 2026 U.S. Tour” go on sale Friday, May 8. Fans can expect a setlist spanning over three decades of libertine jams and hyper-literate stoner rock.

• Oct. 16 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
• Oct. 17 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
• Oct. 18 – Jacksonville, FL @ Five
• Oct. 20 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
• Oct. 22 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
• Oct. 23 – Robinsonville, MS @ Bluesville at Horseshoe Tunica (no Blood Vulture)
• Oct. 24 – Fort Worth, TX @ Sick New World (Clutch only)
• Oct. 25 – Fayetteville, AR @ Ozark Music Hall (no Blood Vulture)
• Oct. 27 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
• Oct. 29 – Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center
• Oct. 30 – Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt
• Oct. 31 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
• Nov. 01 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Clyde Theatre
• Nov. 03 – S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
• Nov. 05 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
• Nov. 06 – Wilkes-Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center
• Nov. 07 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

Three Decades of Unshakeable Bond

Formed in Germantown, Maryland, the lineup of Neil Fallon, Tim Sult, Dan Maines, and Jean-Paul Gaster has remained unchanged since their inception in 1991. It is a rare feat in the music industry, resulting in a musical telepathy that makes Clutch one of the most formidable live acts in the world today.

Influenced by the D.C. hardcore scene but rooted in fuzzy, athletic rock, the band has outlasted trends by focusing on the experience and the community. Whether they are sharing the stage with Slayer or Mastodon, Clutch remains a theatrical, high-octane entity that continues to push the boundaries of modern rock.

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FAQ: Clutch Fall 2026 Tour

When do tickets go on sale for the Clutch 2026 tour? Tickets go on sale Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time via all major ticket outlets.

Who is opening for Clutch on this tour? Support for the majority of the dates will be provided by Slomosa and Blood Vulture.

Is there a new Clutch album coming in 2026? Yes. The band is currently recording their 14th studio album with producer Gene “Machine” Freeman, with a tentative release date set for late 2026.

Band Bio: Clutch

Hailing from Maryland, Clutch is a cornerstone of the stoner rock and alternative metal genres. Known for Neil Fallon’s preacher-like delivery and the band’s swinging, heavy grooves, they have released 13 studio albums to date. Their DIY ethos and relentless touring schedule have earned them a dedicated global following that rivals the most legendary names in rock history.

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