Punk In The Park is going dark. The multi-city punk-rock festival series has canceled all 2026 events, and according to a statement from organizers, the cancellation is due to the ongoing uproar over the owner’s donation to the Trump campaign.
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Once again produced by Ross Robinson.
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You can find them out in April.
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A 2027 return is being eyed.
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Who says you have to be an angry, misanthropic motherfucker all the time when you’re in a death metal band? Especially when you can kick ass and take care of your common man like the dudes in Incantation. During their ongoing ‘Praise the Beast North American tour’, they’ve recently announced a food drive effort to help food insecure folks get the help they need.
At each of the remaining shows, the band is asking that fans bring non-perishable food donations — think canned food, dry goods, basically things that don’t go bad — at the door. There will be a donation box by the entrance where those donations can be collected.
Speaking with our friends over at Decibel Magazine, Incantation frontman John McEntee said part of the inspiration for this effort came about when an issue cropped up on tour that left Incantation without access to venue hospitality at each show. That resulted in the band not having meals for several nights.
“As a musician, I have had times when things have been tight, including the last few years, so I know how difficult it is to sometimes choose between medical bills and paying for food or housing. I understand this is the life I chose and, in fact, I’m proud of it,” says longtime frontman .
“The are others less fortunate who don’t even have the chance to afford food or shelter. So, I decided to have a food drive at the remaining shows on this tour and donate to the local food banks in the venues’ communities.”
In a Facebook reel posted yesterday, McEntee explained that this was a slapdash effort but he felt compelled to try to help local food banks at each stop. Though he admitted that they’re “just a freakin’ death metal band,” he said he wanted to help people the that need help.
“I know what it’s like, and I don’t want anybody on the face of the Earth to go through this. We have had so many people reach out with help after I made my last post about our hospitality issues, and all of us in the band appreciate all the kind gestures. The more I thought about it, the more I realized there are people in much more dire situations. We will get through our own stuff, but we need to help others. We need to give back. If you are local to these cities and can help us transport the donations, please reach out!”
So if you’re planning on catching the Belphegor, Incantation, Hate, and Narcotic Wasteland show at one of the remaining stops, be sure to bring some non-perishable foods and hygiene products/toiletries. If you’d like to attend one of the shows, check out the list of remaining dates below and get your tickets today. It’s for a good fucking cause.
02/27 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
02/28 Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
03/01 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
03/02 San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
03/05 Mesa, AZ @ The Rosetta Room
03/06 San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
03/07 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
03/08 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
03/09 Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
03/10 Anaheim, CA @ The Observatory
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Lamb of God has dropped “Blunt Force Blues,” the final preview of their upcoming album Into Oblivion, turning their focus inward as release day approaches. With the record arriving March 13 via Epic Records, the Richmond metal institution is revisiting the local scene that forged their sound more than 25 years ago.
Where earlier singles showcased the band’s trademark aggression, “Blunt Force Blues” feels personal—a reflection on community and longevity. Frontman Randy Blythe explained:
“We learned how to play by watching and hanging out with other local dudes. That’s what we aspired to do — keep up with good local bands. They were just as much of an influence on us as any of the bigger bands from different cities.”
Guitarist Mark Morton framed the track—and the album at large—as a creative reset.
“For me, the album is about having the space to breathe creatively and not feeling like we have to keep up with any trend or expectation,” he said, adding that the band has returned to a simple guiding principle: “Let’s just make music that we think is cool.”
Produced and mixed by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, Into Oblivion was recorded across locations deeply tied to the band’s identity. Drums were tracked in Richmond, guitars and bass at Morton’s home studio, while Blythe cut vocals at Total Access Recording in Redondo Beach—the historic room that once hosted foundational punk releases from Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, and Descendents.
The album rollout has been relentless. “Sepsis” paid homage to the early ’90s Richmond underground, with Consequence praising Morton’s “bruising” riffs and comparing Blythe’s delivery to a “heavy metal Nick Cave.” “Parasocial Christ” followed—dubbed an “anti-tech thrasher” by Revolver—before the ferocious title track earned acclaim from Metal Hammer and Brooklyn Vegan alike.
To mark release weekend (March 13–15), Lamb Of God have partnered with more than 140 independent record stores nationwide for listening parties featuring exclusive merch, giveaways, and an indie-only “Poltergeist” vinyl variant. Pre-orders are live now, including limited vinyl editions and a collectible CD paired with a companion zine of handwritten lyrics and studio photos.
The Into Oblivion North American tour launches March 17, with support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit for an Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg — a lineup poised to make it one of 2026’s heaviest treks. Additional festival appearances include Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock Open Air, and Summer Breeze Open Air.
After 25-plus years, Lamb Of God are circling back to where it all began, and hitting just as hard.
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Blues Rock Weekly highlights new music from Tyler Bryant, Eric Steckel, and The Sheepdogs, plus Playing With Fire announces its 2026 lineup featuring top international acts making their way to the United States.
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Proceeds will benefit Border Kindness.
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The pop-punk, emo, and metalcore festival When We Were Young has spent the past decade catering to former Warped Tour kids with disposable income. They won’t be doing that this year.
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Zachary Baker has officially stepped into new territory, announcing his debut solo album Dark Horse and releasing its second single, “Lighthouse,” today. Best known to millions as Zacky Vengeance of Avenged Sevenfold, the multi-platinum guitarist is trading arena-sized distortion for something far more intimate—and far more dust-covered.
Due out April 3, Dark Horse finds Baker pivoting hard into alt-country and outlaw Americana, a stark but deliberate evolution from his hard rock pedigree. The album follows the previously released title track, “Dark Horse,” and continues to reveal a side of the songwriter few fans have heard before.
With “Lighthouse,” Baker leans into grit over gloss. “The beauty is in the imperfections,” he solemnly proclaims, framing the project’s ethos as one rooted in hard-earned truths rather than polished bravado. The result is a raw, unrefined collection of songs driven by a restless spirit and outlaw-country inspiration, a far cry from the metallic precision that defined his legacy band.
Across Dark Horse, Baker blends poignant storytelling with Americana textures, carving out a lane that feels authentic rather than opportunistic. It’s not a side project chasing trends; it’s a songwriter stepping fully into his own voice, unshielded by high gain or spectacle.
A limited-edition vinyl pressing of Dark Horse is available now in gold, pink, and black variants, alongside an exclusive handwritten and signed lyric sheet for “Lighthouse,” available through Baker’s official webstore. Fans can pre-save the album ahead of its April 3 release and stay up to date on further announcements via zacharybaker.net.
For longtime Avenged Sevenfold devotees and alt-country traditionalists alike, Dark Horse signals a compelling second act — one built not on volume, but vulnerability.
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