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Salvadoran black/thrash metal band WITCHGÖAT will release their third album, Serpent Hordes, on 4 December through PERSONAL RECORDS. The CD edition will arrive via the label, while MORBID SKULL RECORDS will handle the cassette version. The title track is available now, offering the first preview of an album that also marks the band’s tenth anniversary. […]

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John Fogerty will play three nights at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in February 2027. The Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Songwriters Hall of Famer is billing the run as John Fogerty, Live in Las Vegas.

Dates:

02/11 – Las Vegas – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
02/12 – Las Vegas – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
02/13 – Las Vegas – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Citi is the official card for the residency. Citi cardmembers can get presale tickets through the Citi Entertainment program starting Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. PT, with the window closing Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10 p.m. PT. Full details can be found here.

A second presale opens Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. PT for Caesars Rewards members, who belong to Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, and for Live Nation All Access customers. The general onsale starts Friday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. PT.

John Fogerty ranks among the most influential names in American music. As the songwriter, singer and lead guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival, and later as a solo artist, he built a sound that pulled from blues, country, rockabilly, R&B and swamp rock, and he paired it with working-class storytelling.

His best-known songs include “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son,” “Born On The Bayou,” “Bad Moon Rising” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain.” Together they have sold over 100 million copies worldwide, and three of them have topped one billion streams apiece. Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s compilation Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits has stayed on the Billboard 200 for more than 14 straight years. Solo, John Fogerty has put out 11 studio albums, among them the Grammy-winning Blue Moon Swamp and Centerfield, whose title track, “Centerfield,” is the only song ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

In 2023, John Fogerty finally won back the publishing rights to his catalog. He marked the occasion in 2025 with Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, which re-records 20 of his best-loved songs with his family band. John Fogerty and his son Shane Fogerty produced the set, and his wife Julie served as executive producer. It debuted in the top 10 on several U.S. and international charts and drew praise from Rolling Stone, NPR, The Guardian, Billboard, The LA Times, Vulture, People Magazine, MOJO and others.

The rest of 2025 was busy as well. John Fogerty celebrated his 80th birthday with sold-out shows at New York’s Beacon Theatre and played headline sets at JazzFest, Glastonbury, SXSW and the Hollywood Bowl. He was also inducted at the American Music Honors and received the BMI Troubadour Award for his influence on American music.

In 2026, John Fogerty is slated to receive the Johnny Mercer Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s highest honor, which recognizes a body of work that has shaped American music across generations. More than 50 years after his first hits, he remains a sharp live performer, still delivering one of rock ‘n’ roll’s strongest songbooks to crowds worldwide.

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My 2024 review of Sgàile’s Traverse the Bealach was the exact kind of musical discovery that occasionally reminds us AMG writers why we do this. Sgàile was a band I’d never heard of, but turned out to be the project of a musician I’ve long enjoyed (in this case, Tony Dunn, whom I knew from Falloch, but who has also played in Saor and Cnoc an Tursa), and ended up on my year-end list. Not only that, several of my colleagues—and plenty of the commentariat—were equally fond of Sgàile’s take on atmospheric post-prog metal. Truly, Sgàile had proven themselves an exciting band worth watching, and I’ve been keenly watching in anticipation of Sgàile’s newest opus, Onwards to Embrace the Echo.

The sound of Sgàile here is largely untouched from what was crystallized on Traverse the Bealach, which is a blessing, considering that we’re firmly in “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” territory. It’s very riffy, commanding prog-metal with a dreamy post-metal edge, characterized by impeccable melodic work and the unbeatable vocals of Tony Dunn. Thanks to the returning Mike Lamb and his professional work on sound mixing, Onwards sounds genuinely great with a mix that’s equal parts spacious and tactile. You feel the full weight of the rhythm guitars across a song like “Vindicated,” while the lead guitars almost float above them. Most crucially for my tastes, I’m thrilled to report that Onwards to Embrace the Echo once again has a delightful Scottish burr to it. Both Dunn’s guitars and vocals have a rolling bounce to them, giving both the softer and heavier moments an irresistible allure across the album, yet most keenly heard in “Vindicated,” “Watch for the Widowmaker,” and the title track.

Considering Sgàile’s penchant for writing albums comprised primarily of expansive songs that stretch well past the eight-minute mark, pacing is of paramount importance. Thankfully, Onwards’ pacing remains steadfast throughout, with nearly all fat professionally trimmed off. There’s a well-defined, effective ebb and flow to the song structure and placement, hitting all the right peaks and valleys on the micro and macro level. The striking riffwork of “Vindicated” leads well into the initially softer “The Sunset Haze,” before erupting into chugging riffwork which further guides you snugly into the blast-beat-riddled “Watch for the Widowmaker,” nary a moment wasted. It’s the kind of well-paced album that’s easy to throw on, and you never have to wait for the good part. It’s funny, while I criticized Traverse the Bealach’s pace for slipping in the stretch before the closing song, in the same spot here Dunn has placed the album’s biggest surprise and standout song: “Senses of an Angel.” In essence, a more subdued song, it patiently builds towards an unforgettable, achingly beautiful chorus, and also has an inspired guest appearance by Heike Langhans. It’s a poignant song about the challenging yet rewarding experience of raising a child, and it makes me tear up every time.

What initially challenged me about this album is perhaps its greatest departure from Traverse the Bealach. I praised Traverse for its sinewy sense of momentum, where every riff seemed written in a way that you could intuit what would happen next. It’s a quality I’ve subconsciously begun associating with Sgàile, and Onwards is, in contrast, some shades more dynamic and unpredictable. And yet, it works due to Dunn being very strong with his moment-to-moment songwriting. “Vindicated” shifts from glorious riffs to an echoing escalation, “Onwards to Embrace the Echo” starts off galloping before moving into bright, dramatic sentimentality, “The Sunset Haze” casts a wide net of musical moods; no matter the direction of Onwards’ bolder cadence, it all feels inspired and never boring. I’m ultimately left with little to critique structurally about Onwards—save for the smallest details. Namely, I wish “Destination Addiction” transitioned a little more smoothly into “Vindicated”; there’s a little transitory guitar flourish towards the end of “Vindicated” that’s slightly superfluous, and some of the latter half of “The Sunset Haze” isn’t quite as melodically exciting compared to the rest.

Still, you know it’s a good album when your only complaints are clear nitpicks. I’d long been foaming at the mouth for Sgàile’s next release, and Onwards to Embrace the Echo was exactly what I was hoping for. It follows through on the melodic sensibilities that made Traverse the Bealach great while standing strong on its own merits by carving out its own momentum. Onwards is sure to populate lots of top 10 lists, regardless of releasing so close to year’s end. Finally, I’m determined not to make the same mistake I did last time that demanded a visit to the Contrite Metal Guy post, so allow me to give Onwards the score it deserves from the jump.¹

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Rating: 4.0/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: WAV
Label: These Hands Melt
Websites: bandcamp | facebook
Releases Worldwide: October 2nd, 2026

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Freddie Jackson, the R&B singer who made a long string of smooth romantic hits from the mid-’80s to the early ’90s, has passed away. In a social media statement posted this afternoon, Jackson’s family shared the news that he “went home to rest last night.” No cause of death has been revealed. Jackson was 69.

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FLIGHT OF ODIN UNVEILS HAUNTING VIDEO FOR “INSIDIOUS DISGUISE”

Critically Acclaimed Doom Metal Outfit Brings Victorian Horror, Steampunk Imagery and Dark Mythology to Life

Washington, D.C.-area melodic psychedelic doom metal outfit FLIGHT OF ODIN has unveiled a haunting new video for “Insidious Disguise,” featured as Track 3 on Disc Two of the band’s 2026 double album, I Traveled The Crooked Path .
The video draws heavily from Victorian-era, Steampunk, and medieval Romanian imagery , evoking the shadowy presence of Count Dracula while exploring themes of deception, control, religion versus paganism, and self-identity .
Is the mask slipping? Is the veil lifting?
The theatrical visuals provide a dark counterpart to Flight of Odin’s atmospheric blend of melodic doom, psychedelic rock, progressive music, classical influences, and traditional heavy metal .
The new video arrives following significant recognition for I Traveled The Crooked Path . Rock Hard Magazine awarded the album a 9/10 rating and named it Self-Production Of The Month , praising the band’s dreamlike psychedelic atmosphere, melodic sensibility, experimental passages, prominent piano work, and the warm, magnetic vocals of Xyra .
Flight of Odin has also been featured on Metallurg Music Compilation No. 8 – Part 2 , further expanding the band’s presence throughout the underground metal community.
Released June 30, 2026 through Riding The Dragonfly LTD , I Traveled The Crooked Path showcases Flight of Odin’s most ambitious work to date. The double album combines material from the band’s current lineup with remastered material from the Goddess In Smoke era, creating a release that connects the band’s past with its evolving present.
The current lineup features Xyra on vocals, Tyler Beddow on guitar, Andrew Cann on bass and keyboards, and Kenny Finger on drums and percussion.
The band recently discussed the album, songwriting, recording without click tracks, classic metal influences, and the importance of keeping music human during an extensive interview on The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio .
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Hollywood Vampires has put out the official video for “I Want My Now,” taken from its new live album, At Montreux Jazz Festival.

The recording comes from the band’s 2018 set at Montreux, one of the most respected festival stages in the world. Hollywood Vampires brought its theatrical brand of rock, its tributes to departed heroes and a full tank of energy to the show. The record captures a celebration of the music, the excess and the friendship behind it, and of a legacy that keeps influencing new generations.

The band takes its name and spirit from the original Hollywood Vampires, a legendary circle of musicians held together by friendship, mischief and a love of rock ‘n’ roll. That heritage shows up in the group’s approach, which mixes reckless fun with reflection. The live recording documents both sides, pairing the wild abandon of rock excess with sincere respect for the artists who came first.

The group debuted in 2015 with the self-titled Hollywood Vampires, an album packed with star guest spots and classic rock covers. It then moved into original songwriting with 2019’s Rise. Hollywood Vampires is known for high-energy festival sets and sold-out tours worldwide, and it has racked up millions of streams, solid physical sales and global press attention. Through theatrical rock, iconic songs and heartfelt tributes, the band continues to honor rock ‘n’ roll and connect fans across generations.

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The Damnwells’ Air Stereo turns 20 this year. It’s not old enough to drink yet, but the band is throwing it a party anyway with two special shows. The first was a sold-out night at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on September 10. The second is at Racket in NYC on Friday, October 9 (get […]

Freddie Jackson cause of death: How did the legendary R&B singer die? Here’s what’s known as the news comes out.

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