Post-punk bands sure do love listing things. On Telehealth’s new single “Things I’ve Killed,” the Seattle group is listing off — yes, you guessed it — things they’ve killed. Golf course? Killed. Credit score? Killed. Botox? Killed. OK, it makes a lot more sense with Telehealth’s explanation: The title of the song came after we…
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Chip Taylor, the songwriter best known for “Wild Thing” and “Angel Of The Morning,” has died. According to TMZ, the musician passed away yesterday (March 23) in hospice care, and the official cause of death is unclear. He was 86.
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Hawthorne Heights brought their Lonely World Tour to the Belasco in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 22, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2006 gold-certified If Only You Were Lonely, the follow-up to their breakthrough debut The Silence in Black and White.
UK glamvamp rockers Creeper opened the set. Judging by the makeup and merch in the crowd, they were fan favorites of a decent portion of the crowd. Serving as the mistress of death from 2025’s Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death release, keyboardist/vocalist Hannah Greenwood was out from behind the keys and sharing fronting duties with Will Gould more than past LA Creeper shows. After this run, Creeper returns to tour Europe. They’ll be back in the States in October to hop back on the Lonely World Tour.
Shortly after playing their final farewell shows last year, letlive. announced on socials, “We’ve wrapped this chapter of letlive. You’ve all shown us ll.ove and a reason to continue. Thank you, we will see you next year,” before announcing they’d open this tour. They played a blistering set of “whatever the fuck this is,” as said by singer Jason Butler on stage. He shouted out Los Angeles punk, Los Angeles hardcore, Los Angeles hip-hop, and Los Angeles metal, and that’s a pretty accurate description of the elements of a letlive. set. It must be daunting to follow letlive., but as Butler also pointed out, Hawthorne Heights is grade-A emo. After this run, the band tours Europe and then returns for 3 North American Warped Tour dates before rejoining Hawthorne Heights on the Lonely World Tour: Part II in October.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely, the setlist included a playthrough of the album, changing up a typical Hawthorne Heights set. Popular set opener “This is Who We Are” and fan-favorites “Pens and Needles” and “Saying Sorry” make a lot of HH sets, but it was a cool experience to hear the rest of the album live. The album is the band’s most commercially successful album to date. It hit #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and #1 on the Top Independent Albums chart. Nevertheless, the ultimate HH fan-favorite is undoubtedly “Ohio is for Lovers” from the gold-certified debut album The Silence in Black and White, which the band played as an encore to give the fans the best of both worlds. They also played their new single “Like a Cardinal” and promoted the song on the huge LED screens leading up to their headlining set. The band continues touring all year, hitting Australia, Europe, Asia, and back to North America. Catch them on the festival circuit or almost anywhere in the world this year.
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It was a chilly spring night outside The Midland Theatre on Monday, March 23, 2026 but that didn’t stop fans from lining up around the block ahead of what turned out to be a heavy night headlined by Slaughter to Prevail, with support from Whitechapel and Attila. The line moved fast and the theatre filled quickly, packed with fans from all corners and all walks of life ready to get hit hard.
Attila opened the night and wasted no time earning the room. The crowd was clearly there for them, loud, locked in, and ready to move. The Atlanta outfit delivered their signature blend of aggressive riffs and hip-hop-flavored vocals, and the engagement between band and audience was immediate. The pit was alive and the energy in the room made it clear this wouldn’t be a passive night for anyone.
Whitechapel followed and brought an entirely different weight to the stage. The deathcore veterans delivered a punishing set, though somewhere mid-show they paused long enough that more than a few people thought it was over. It wasn’t. They returned, and before diving back in, took a moment to tell the crowd how much they appreciated everyone coming out to support heavy music. Whether you knew every song or not, the sheer force of their performance was hard to walk away from.
Then came Slaughter to Prevail.
Frontman Alex Terrible made it clear early on what the night meant to him. He told the crowd this had been his dream since he was 14 years old. The vibe, the energy, the full room at The Midland was everything he had imagined.
The set was relentless. Alex called for a wall of death that didn’t quite come together, but the circle pit answered the call without hesitation. He had the crowd waving hands in unison at one point and at another had everyone sitting on the floor before telling them they were all about to jump. He took a moment to speak about the idea that if you want to change something in your life, you have to start with yourself. He stated he did just that, he started small and kept going.
Their drummer, Evgeny Novikov delivered a standout solo that drew a strong reaction from the floor, and toward the end of the set Alex brought some friends onstage to hype the upcoming Blood4Blood bare knuckle fighting and concert event coming May 6th. He closed by expressing genuine gratitude for everyone he’s brought along on this run, noting what a challenge it has been to build what he has built.
This was not a show that left anything on the table. Three bands, three very different flavors of heavy, and a headliner who performs like every night is the one he spent his whole life working toward. If you missed it, keep an eye out, Slaughter to Prevail is not slowing down.
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Last year, Soft Cell announced a new album called Danceteria to follow their 2021 comeback LP *Happiness Not Included. Shortly after, Dave Ball passed away, making Danceteria the final Soft Cell album because “recording without Dave just wouldn’t be Soft Cell,” Almond says. It arrives this summer, and the lead single “Out Come The Freaks”…
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L-R: Max Friesen (Drums) | Chris Osterman (Lead Vocals / Lead Guitar) | Megan Merrick (Lead Guitar) | Leighton Holmes (Bass)
Headline Hometown Show in Vancouver + Cross Canada Tour! Plus Armstrong Metal Fest, Loud As Hell Open Air Fest
Vancouver, Canada’s traditional heavy metal torchbearers IRON KINGDOM proudly announce the release of “Defenders,” the first single and music video from their upcoming sixth studio album, “Shadows and Dust,” due out June 6, 2026. The album is also being released in partnership with Steel Shark Records (France), which will offer an exclusive EU edition limited to just 300 double‑CD copies.
Disc 1 will contain the full Shadows and Dust album, while Disc 2 will feature a “Best Of” collection highlighting tracks from Iron Kingdom’s previous five releases. In addition, the label will introduce a third vinyl colour (100 copies) available only to EU fans.
“Defenders” sets the tone for Shadows and Dust with a powerful blend of speed, emotion, and classic heavy metal grit. Inspired by the Battle of Gdansk, the track pays tribute to the Polish soldiers who held their ground for seven days against Nazi invasion, an act of courage that deeply resonates with vocalist/guitarist Chris Osterman, whose own family history is tied to the conflict.
“Being that my family is half Polish, this song strikes a chord for me. I imagined what my great‑grandfather experienced riding with the Polish cavalry in WWII, and I also imagined what people in Ukraine must be feeling right now. Even though the song is fast and heavy, it’s very emotional. It speaks to the courage of those who defend their families, their friends, and their way of life,” says Osterman.
Musically, “Defenders” channels the band’s signature blend of classic heavy metal, drawing influence from acts like Tyran Pace and Primal Fear, with soaring melodies, galloping riffs, and a relentless sense of urgency.
Watch and listen to the music video for “Defenders” at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3k7tW5-9Os
Album Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmWn8pKOyh0
Shadows and Dust sees IRON KINGDOM exploring darker lyrical themes, death, hardship, impermanence, while maintaining the triumphant spirit and melodic fire that define their sound.
“This album plays in a dark realm of topics, but I think that’s what will make it accessible to people going through tough times. The music shows hope for a positive way out. It’s a journey from front to back,” adds Osterman.
Track Listing:
1. Defenders
2. Eternal Emperor
3. Dreamless Sea
4. Deadhouse Gates
5. Line Of Fire
6. Blood And Steel
7. Shadow Of Time
8. Dark Demands
9. Starlight
10. Sacred Fire
The album’s artwork by Alan Lathwell was inspired by the track “Blood and Steel” and the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson, depicting an army marching through a harsh, unforgiving landscape, a metaphor for perseverance through adversity.
IRON KINGDOM will celebrate the release of Shadows and Dust with a hometown headline show at the Rickshaw Theatre on June 5, delivering the high‑energy, classic‑metal stage show they’ve become known for. Info at: https://orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=2127
Following the album launch, the band will hit the road across Western Canada with confirmed festival appearances at Armstrong Metal Fest and Loud As Hell Festival.
Album pre-order (release date June 6th, 2026) available at the following links:
Official Merch store: https://www.iron-kingdom.com/shop
Bandcamp: https://iron-kingdom.bandcamp.com/music
True North Strong And Heavy Canadian Tour – Iron Kingdom, W.M.D.
https://www.iron-kingdom.com/tour-dates
June 5 – Vancouver, BC – The Rickshaw
July 2 – Nanaimo, BC – The Globe
July 3 – Victoria, BC – Lucky Bar
July 4 – Cumberland, BC – The Waverley
July 5 – Powell River, BC – The Carlson Loft
July 17 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong MetalFest
July 21 – Prince George, BC – Knox Performance Centre
July 23 – Whitehorse, YT – Lefty’s Well
July 24 – Dawson City, YT – The Pit
July 25 – Dawson City, YT – The Pit
July 26 – Whitehorse, YT – TBD
July 28 – Yellowknife, NT – The Underground
July 29 – Fort Smith, NT – Dirty O’ Fergie’s
July 30 – Edmonton, AB – Starlight
July 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Open Air Festival
Aug 1 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
Aug 2 – Thunder Bay, ON – Bloom Bar + Lounge
Aug 3 – Sudbury, ON – The Lounge 390
Aug 4 – London, ON – Supply & Demand
Aug 5 – Waterloo, ON – Maxwells
Aug 6 – Hamilton, ON – TBC
Aug 7 – Toronto, ON – Bovine
Aug 8 – Montréal, QC – Foufounes Électriques
Aug 9 – TBD – TBD
Aug 10 – TBD – TBD
Aug 11 – Woodstock, NB – Monteith Manor
Aug 12 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub
Aug 14 – Corner Brook, NL – TBC
Aug 15 – St. John’s, NL – The Rockhouse
Aug 17 – Truro, NS – Marigold Cult. Centre (Lobby)
Aug 18 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti
Aug 19 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern
Aug 21 – Saskatoon, SK – TBC
Aug 22 – Calgary, AB – Dicken’s
Aug 23 – Kelowna, BC – Jackknife Brewing
Formed in 2011, IRON KINGDOM have spent over a decade championing the classic heavy metal tradition, drawing influence from legends such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Helloween, Scorpions, and Rush. Known for their electrifying live performances, intricate musicianship, and unwavering dedication to the genre, the band has toured extensively across Canada, the USA, Europe, and Brazil, sharing stages with acts like Night Demon and Blaze Bayley.
Shadows and Dust marks the next chapter in their evolution, an album that blends old‑school metal spirit with fresh energy and emotional depth.
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Sydney based rock outfit The Hush have just released their blistering new single called Nothin’ For Free. The band have also announced a run of Australian tour dates to celebrate the release. “Firstly, it’s about ego and status-chasers… the ones who think the world owes them everything. The lyrics were inspired by someone in the […]For nearly forty years, SPK sat in the public imagination like a live wire sealed behind glass: dangerous, revered, maybe even a little misremembered by people who preferred their industrial history embalmed and alphabetized. Then along comes The Last of Men, and Graeme Revell, now joined by his son Robert J. Revell under the banner of The SPKtR, kicks the case open and lets the sparks hit the carpet. This single arrives with the stink of machine oil, grave philosophy, gallery provocation, and club-floor panic, all at once, and it has the rare good sense to sound like a threat worth taking seriously.
Watch below:
So no, The Last of Men is not a comeback in the soft, nostalgic sense. It is a fresh wound opened with intelligence and appetite. With Robert Revell now in the frame, The SPKtR gains a fresh generational charge, father and son pushing SPK’s old antagonistic impulse through contemporary tools, high-end production, and audiovisual ideas built to disorient as much as impress. What comes out of that collision is a forward-thrusting mutant form: ritual electronics, guitar violence, filmic savagery, and a stubborn streak of experiment that keeps the whole machine gloriously unstable.
Listen to The Last of Men below and order the single here and here.
The SPKtR will appear live at Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig, Germany on 25 May 2026!
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Steve Morse’s resume, which includes long stints with The Dixie Dregs, Kansas, Deep Purple, and with his solo group, The Steve Morse Band, says it all. But you still can’t figure out what he’s putting down; just look at the veteran guitarist’s retrospective feelings toward the guitar. “I knew, even as a kid, that I could make a living,” Morse tells ClassicRockHistory.com. “I also knew that it would be hard… I loved it.” When it comes to the music biz, “hard” doesn’t begin to describe it. Really, no matter how you slice it, it’s a life that’s hard to describe
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