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A defining force in rock since 1976, Sex Pistols mark 50 years of punk this winter with a run of U.K. and Ireland dates.

Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock are again teaming up with Frank Carter for what’s being billed as one of the most intense live shows in rock right now — as close to the original punk explosion as it gets.

The Anarchy In The U.K. tour hits Dublin’s 3 Arena on December 7, Edinburgh Corn Exchange on December 9, Glasgow O2 Academy on December 10, London Brixton Academy on December 18 and London Eventim Apollo on December 20.

Back in 1976, Sex Pistols ignited what became year zero for punk. Early London gigs at venues like The Marquee, The 100 Club, The Nashville and a residency at the El Paradiso strip club built their reputation before they took the chaos nationwide. By May, they were in the studio recording the first material that would form Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols.

Their June 4 appearance at Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall — and a follow-up show weeks later — pushed future members of Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, The Fall and Buzzcocks to start their own bands. At September’s 100 Club Punk Special, the Sex Pistols stood at the front of a growing movement. A month later, they signed with EMI and released “Anarchy In The UK”, capturing the frustration of a generation.

Paul Cook looks back on that first year: “It was kind of like a commando raid. I don’t even think a lot of places knew we were playing there. We just turned up and set up. It was all a learning curve for us — getting out there and playing live — we were learning on the job.

“With ‘Anarchy’, I think we tapped into a feeling of unrest around the country at the time. The message was pretty simple — just have a go and get out there and do whatever you want to do. It was a new world.”

Jones, Cook and Matlock returned in 2024 with Carter on vocals, bringing fresh energy to the catalog. “We’ve had a blast. People want to come and see us play live,” says Paul. “If I must say so myself, we are a great live band!”

Throughout 2025, the band played across Australia, Japan and major European festivals, including a high-profile show at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust, where Carter sparked a massive circle pit. A return to London’s 100 Club — with Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Bobby Gillespie in attendance — confirmed the renewed momentum.

For Steve Jones, the approach remains direct: “If it ain’t fun, I ain’t doing it. I’m too old for bullshit.”

Carter, formerly of Gallows and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, joined the lineup in 2024 during a benefit to help save London’s Bush Hall. His intensity onstage quickly earned praise and injected new urgency into the Sex Pistols set.

Tickets go on general sale on Friday, February 27 at 9 a.m.

Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter – “Anarchy In The U.K.” Tour 2026:

Dec. 07 – 3 Arena – Dublin
Dec. 09 – Corn Exchange – Edinburgh
Dec. 10 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
Dec. 18 – Brixton Academy – London
Dec. 20 – Eventim Apollo – London

The post SEX PISTOLS Featuring FRANK CARTER Announce December 2026 U.K. Tour Celebrating 50 Years Of Punk appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

The prolific old-school country artist Charley Crockett already has 15 studio albums to his name, and he’s about to add one more to that total. Less than a year ago, Crockett released Dollar A Day, the second LP in his Shooter Jennings-produced Sagebrush Trilogy. This spring, he’ll finish out that trilogy with the release of a 20-track opus called Age Of The Ram. On his Substack, Crockett has written a whole explainer about the concept behind this LP:

The post Charley Crockett Announces New Album, Cancels Canadian Tour After Being Denied Entry Twice appeared first on Stereogum.

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The nearly complete roster is now available.

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Louder Than Life 2026 is set to storm the Kentucky Exposition Center from September 17 through 20, 2026, for its 12th edition.

The post Louder Than Life 2026 Announces Record-Breaking Lineup With TOOL, IRON MAIDEN, LIMP BIZKIT & More appeared first on Metal Injection.

Thrash metal maniacs, pay attention. Death Angel have just unveiled the second leg of their Act III U.S. Tour and you’re not gonna want to miss it.

Kicking off on May 1 in Phoenix, Arizona and coming to a close on June 21 in Santa Cruz, California, with other stops on the tour including New Orleans, Detroit, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, and a whole lot more. Also, this time around they’ll bring alongg Vio-Lence and Incite.

Speaking on the tour, Death Angel frontman Mark Osegueda said continuing the tour was an exciting prospect for everyone involved.

“Truth be told, when we realized that Act III was approaching the 35 year anniversary of it’s release date we toyed with the idea of doing a tour of playing it in it’s entirety hoping that it would appeal to some of our die hard fans and we decided to test the waters with a quick three week run in select markets in the States to see if the appreciation and fond memories of that era and time resonated with Death Angel fans today.

“Well, that tour was so fulfilling for us in the band because nightly we could see and even more-so hear it at every show. That you guys appreciated it beyond our wildest expectations! So, due to very humbling and overwhelming, dare we say demand!, we are so proud to announce the second leg of the Death Angel ACT III U.S. Tour.

“We will be playing ACT III in its entirety. Plus, more select songs from our catalog! We very much look forward to celebrating ACT III with all of you! And we’d like to thank you all for the overwhelming response and demand for more! We’ll see you out there! To do it once again! You guys have been the reason since day one! And Thank you for always reminding us of that!”

Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 27 at 10 a.m. local time. You can find the full list of dates below.

DEATH ANGEL Tour Dates:

May 1 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
May 3 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
May 5 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
May 7 – Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 10 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
May 11 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
May 12 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Theater
May 14 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
May 15 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
May 16 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
May 19 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
May 20 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
May 21 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
May 22 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
May 24 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest
May 27 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)
May 28 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
May 29 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
May 30 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
June 2 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
June 3 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
June 5 – Milwaukee, WI – MKE Metal Fest
June 6 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
June 8 – Wichita, KS – Wave
June 9 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
June 10 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
June 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
June 12 – Boise, ID – Shrine Ballroom
June 14 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
June 16 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
June 21 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst

The post Death Angel to Perform All of ‘Act III’ During Spring Tour with Vio-Lence and Incite appeared first on MetalSucks.

Independent Music Award winners rise like a phoenix on first song in eight years “…a triumph for technical prowess, songwriting suss and passion” — Metal Hammer From the beginning, it was clear that Beyond Creation possessed a special aura. On their debut album, the Montréal four-piece concocted the next progressive evolution in technical death metal by splicing together […]

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One of heavy metal’s most beloved names is back. Crimson Glory have announced Chasing The Hydra, their first new studio album in 26 years, set for worldwide release on April 17th across all digital platforms, CD, and vinyl, via Bravewords Records.

The record marks a major milestone for a band whose legacy in progressive and power metal has never faded — even across three decades of silence. Founding members Ben, Jeff, and Dana return as the core of the band, joined by two key new additions announced in 2023: vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer. After a year of heavy touring, the pieces are finally in place — and the result is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated metal releases of 2026.

The band has made no attempt to downplay the weight of the moment. In a statement, Crimson Glory said, “We are extremely excited and honored for the release of a new Crimson Glory album. The fans have waited a long time and deserve a great album, and that’s just what we’re going to give them. Travis’s voice was the last ingredient needed to make this possible. We can’t wait for the world to hear it!”

It’s a sentiment that will resonate hard with anyone who’s spent years wondering if this moment would ever come.

No Remorse Records will handle vinyl releases and distribution, with a range of limited-edition releases that will move fast. All versions are pressed on 180gr heavyweight vinyl and include a lyric insert. Check out the pre-orders here.

The Special Liquid-Filled Vinyl and Hydra’s Breath Vinyl are each limited to just 100 hand-numbered copies. The Yellow/Black Splatter and Half Orange/Half Red variants are capped at 200 copies each, with standard Black Vinyl rounding out the lineup.

For the collectors determined to go all-in, No Remorse Records will offer an exclusive Deluxe Box Set, limited and hand-numbered to 100 copies only. It includes a gold-colored vinyl exclusive to the set, a cassette tape, the CD version, and a full band-autographed photo — the kind of package that justifies every inch of shelf space.

The post CRIMSON GLORY Announce First Studio Album In 26 Years “Chasing The Hydra”, Lyric Video for Title Track Out Now appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

YouTube recommended Torwai’s “Faint” cover, and now I’m hooked — plus they’ve cooked up renditions of System of a Down and Saosin.

The post Watch This Thai Band Cover LINKIN PARK, SYSTEM OF A DOWN & SAOSIN While Cooking appeared first on Metal Injection.