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LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Godsmack announce newly added fall 2026 U.S. dates for their massive Rise of Rock World Tour, extending one of the band’s most explosive touring years to date, with Dorothy joining as direct support and special guest for the October dates.

The newly announced October run kicks off Friday, October 9 in Airway Heights, WA at Northern Quest Resort & Casino and continues through major markets including Idaho Falls, Lincoln, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Atlantic City, and Uncasville, where the band will return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 24. The venue serves as the namesake of the band’s current live album and film, Live at Mohegan Sun, out now via Primary Wave.

VIP Presales Begin Wednesday, July 29 at 10AM; Public On Sale Begins Friday, July 31 at 10AM Local Time

Tickets Available at Godsmack.com/Tour

A thunderous, career-spanning performance that captures the band’s unmatched live chemistry and the full weight of a legacy built across 20 million albums sold, 27 Top 10 singles, 13 No. 1 hits, and four GRAMMY® nominations, Live at Mohegan Sun stands as both a celebration of Godsmack’s history and a bold step into their next chapter. The release is available worldwide now HERE.

The tour expansion announcement arrives as Godsmack are currently overseas performing to massive sold-out crowds across the European festival circuit, including this weekend’s Bulgaria show that drew more than 16,000 fans, further cementing their reputation as one of hard rock’s most powerful and enduring live acts. Following decades of chart-topping success, sold-out tours, and a catalog that has become foundational to modern rock, the band’s Rise of Rock World Tour–with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy–continues to connect with fans around the world through a high-impact live show built on seismic riffs, anthemic hits, and the raw intensity that has defined Godsmack for more than 25 years.

Tickets for the newly added fall dates will be available through a series of presales beginning this week. VIP packages and the Artist Presale begin Wednesday, July 29 at 10AM local time, with the Artist Presale password LEGENDS. Local presales begin Thursday, July 30 at 10AM local time. All presales end Friday, July 31 at 9AM local time, with the public on sale beginning Friday, July 31 at 10AM local time.

All Godsmack tickets and additional information are available at Godsmack.com/Tour.

The newly announced dates arrive alongside the release of Godsmack’s latest live album and film, Live at Mohegan Sun, a career-spanning concert release that captures the band’s explosive energy and enduring live chemistry. Among its highlights is the fan-demanded video for “Battle of the Drums,” the iconic percussion showdown between Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin that has become one of the most celebrated moments in Godsmack’s three-decade career.

Frontman Sully Erna calls the “Battle of the Drums” performance, a live spectacle perfected over decades, one of the night’s most meaningful moments. “It’s an intricate piece. Me and Shannon have worked on it for decades and really perfected it into a spectacle,” says Sully Erna. “Live at Mohegan Sun captures a moment we’ll always carry with us: the energy, the connection, and the gratitude we feel for the fans who’ve taken this journey with us. Releasing this album and being out on the Rise of Rock World Tour feels powerful. It honors where we’ve been while pushing us forward into what’s next.”

Originating in the mid-1990s and evolving into a full-scale rhythmic duel with two drum kits, rotating risers, and unmatched precision, “Battle of the Drums” remains a defining centerpiece of Godsmack’s live show. Now immortalized on Live at Mohegan Sun, the performance honors the chemistry between Erna and Larkin, celebrates the band’s classic lineup of Erna, Larkin, Tony Rombola, and Robbie Merrill, and gives fans the long-requested chance to relive one of Godsmack’s most electrifying moments.

Watch/share the video for Godsmack’s “Battle of the Drums” WATCH HERE.

Live at Mohegan Sun continues to build momentum, with the album’s single, the live version of “When Legends Rise,” newly debuting on the Active Rock Radio charts, marking the first time a live track has done so since 2020. The achievement underscores the deep connection between Godsmack and their audience, as fans have rallied around the band’s live recordings, long regarded as the purest expression of their sound, and propelled them into rare air at rock radio.

Watch/share the official “When Legends Rise” live single HERE and video HERE.

As the Rise of Rock World Tour continues, Godsmack are building on a legacy defined by powerhouse performances and an unbreakable connection with their fans. Following major U.S. dates and festival appearances, including headlining Rocklahoma on Friday, September 4, the band is currently overseas performing to massive sold-out crowds across the European festival circuit.

With a deep catalog powering their setlists and Live at Mohegan Sun reinforcing their reputation as one of hard rock’s most formidable live acts, Godsmack bring that global, arena-level momentum back to North America this fall for another round of explosive performances. Live at Mohegan Sun is available now in digital and physical formats including Double Vinyl, Blu-Ray, and CD HERE.

GODSMACK — THE RISE OF ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES: 

Godsmack European Festival leg:

• Tue Jul 28 – Ghimbav, Romania – Rockstadt Extreme Fest+*
• Sat Aug 1 – Põhja-Tallinn, Estonia – Tallinn Rock Festival+*
• Thu Aug 6 – Villena, Spain – Leyendas del Rock+*
• Sat Aug 8 – Relvinha, Portugal – Vagos Metal Fest+*
• Sun Aug 9 – Madrid, Spain – Sala Riviera+*
• Tue Aug 11 – Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz+*
• Thu Aug 13 – Carhaix-Plouguer, France – Motocultor Festival+*
• Sat Aug 15 – Sulingen, Germany – Reload Festival+*
• Sun Aug 16 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo Meta Fest+*

U.S. (with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy)

• Fri Sep 4 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma*
• Sun Sep 6 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Casino**†
• Mon Sep 7 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
• Wed Sep 9 – Denver, CO – JUNKYARD
• Fri Sep 11 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
• Sat Sep 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – KUPD UFest*
• Tue Sep 15 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
• Thu Sep 17 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
• Sat Sep 19 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
• Sun Sep 20 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino and Resort**†
• Tue Sep 22 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
• Thu Sep 24 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
• Sat Sep 26 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater – KQXR XFest*

Newly Added Fall Dates (with Dorothy)

• Fri Oct 9 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino**
• Sat Oct 10 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center**
• Tue Oct 13 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena**
• Wed Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory**
• Fri Oct 16 – La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center**
• Sat Oct 17 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center**
• Tue Oct 20 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live**
• Wed Oct 21 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion**
• Fri Oct 23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena**
• Sat Oct 24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena**

* Festival Performance
** Dorothy Only
+ European Tour

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At this point, Peter Gabriel is more than halfway through the long rollout of his new album o\i. Rather than releasing a few advance singles, he’s sharing new songs all year, with another one arriving whenever there’s a full moon. Today, he shares the sprawling and tender “One by One,” which lasts for nearly 10 minutes and which presumably functions as the album centerpiece. It returns Gabriel to the character of Mozo, a mythical recurring figure in Gabriel’s work who first appeared on Gabriel’s worth with Genesis in the ’70s. As always, Gabriel has a lot to say about the song:

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In the past four years since the “Revolver” box set was out, THE BEATLES provided fans with largely uncalled for products, such as “Anthology” or “Red” and “Blue” comps, but it wasn’t a secret that the next in the deluxe … Continue reading →

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Tony Iommi Returns With First Solo Album in 21 Years, From The Dark , Out October 23

Heavy metal fans have something massive to look forward to this fall as legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has officially announced his long-awaited new solo album, From The Dark . Scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, the album marks Iommi’s first solo effort in 21 years and his first full-length studio album since BLACK SABBATH’s acclaimed farewell release, 13 .
Widely regarded as the godfather of heavy metal, Iommi has once again teamed up with longtime producer Mike Exeter to craft an album that stays true to the dark, crushing sound that helped shape an entire genre while pushing his songwriting into new territory.
From The Dark features eight brand new tracks filled with thunderous riffs, haunting melodies, and the unmistakable guitar tone that has made Iommi one of the most influential musicians in rock history. Joining him on the record is an impressive lineup featuring powerhouse vocalist Jørn Lande, drummer Karl Brazil, and bassist Becky Baldwin, whose performances help bring the album’s expansive sound to life.
The album’s track listing includes:


Over The Violent Sun
Black Times
World Alone
Beyond The Dead
Stormwatcher
Death Wake
Return Of The Arbalist
Legacy

Bonus Tracks:


Scent Of Dark
Deified (Extended Version)

For generations of metal fans and musicians alike, Tony Iommi’s riffs have served as the foundation upon which countless bands have built their own sound. More than five decades after helping create heavy metal with BLACK SABBATH, Iommi continues to prove that his creative fire burns as fiercely as ever.
With From The Dark , fans can expect a powerful collection of songs that blend classic doom-laden heaviness with rich atmospheres and memorable songwriting, making this one of the most anticipated metal releases of 2026.
From The Dark arrives October 23, 2026. The darkness returns, and Tony Iommi is ready to remind the world exactly why he remains one of heavy metal’s greatest architects.
https://imusic.co/exposure/25028/tony-iommi-from-the-dark

It’s a crime that 93-year-old American hero Willie Nelson should even have to consider what the term “data center” means. But Austin, the city that Nelson has called home since 1972, is now a hub of tech-mogul idiocy. Someone is also apparently planning to build a data center near Abbott, the tiny Texas town where Nelson grew up. So now, Nelson has joined the growing choir of voices who take exception to these monstrosities that, in Nelson’s own words, “only destroy the environment around them.”

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Motionless In White have taken over Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart following the release of their new album ‘Decades’. Like seriously taken over.

Three of those songs have already had their moment at the top of the chart as singles released in the lead-up to the record’s release. They are ‘Playing God’, ‘Afraid Of The Dark’ and ‘R.I.P.’.

They are now joined by a new Number One, ‘Fight Like Hell’. A song that serves as a tribute to WWE’s own Rhea Ripley, it’s the first non-single to hit those heady heights. The only other song in the top five is Nickelback’s latest single ‘Rattle The Cage’.

But that’s not all, because when you look at the top 20, the band inhabit 12 of those spots.

In terms of the rest of the Top Ten, No.08 is occiupied by ‘Decades’, No.09 by ‘Sunglasses At Night’ and No.10 by ‘log_in//crash_out.

Then ‘Blood Rave’ is at No.11, ‘All That We’ve Known’ at No.13, ‘Love At First Bite’ at No.15, ‘Count Back From Zero’ at No.16 and, finally, ‘Blood Pact’ at No.19.

Quite an incredible achievement, don’t you think?

Waking up today to find out that four songs from Decades have now reached #1 on the @billboard Hot Hard Rock chart was certainly a wild way to start the day! Four songs in the top 5, and twelve songs in the top 20! Never enough thank you’s for everything you keep making happen! pic.twitter.com/vyQTHrV3uD

— Motionless In White (@MIWband) July 28, 2026

Motionless In White are on the cover of the latest issue of Rock Sound, chatting all about the creation of ‘Decades’ and what it represents for them as a band.

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Preparing to launch a brutal assault for the senses, NYC’s hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT will set stages ablaze alongside fierce punk act BÉTON ARMÉ and rising hardcore punk collective RESTRAINING ORDER. This run of show dates across North America kicks off in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 10, 2026.

Vocalist Roger Miret shares: “We are excited to do this quick short run with Baton Armé and Restraining Order to wrap up this years busy World Wide Tour in support of our new record Echoes In Eternity”

BÉTON ARME

Having obliterated stages and festivals around Europe over the summer months, AGNOSTIC FRONT are back on home soil for a short and intense run this fall. The dates see AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s unmissable authentic raw aggression unleashed alongside a line up that showcases a hard-hitting sonic display of hardcore punk from around the US.

RESTRAINING ORDER

AGNOSTIC FRONT October Tour Dates With BÉTON ARMÉ And RESTRAINING ORDER:

Sat. Oct. 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse
Sun. Oct. 11 – Huntington, WV – West Edge Factory
Mon. Oct. 12 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
Tue. Oct. 13 – Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s
Wed. Oct. 14 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
Thu. Oct. 15 – Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance
Fri. Oct. 16 – Cheshire, CT – Counterweight Brewing

About AGNOSTIC FRONT:
Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stand among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity and sincerity, where the struggles of survival on the streets have quite literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago.

AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s battering, socially critical sounds serve as the foundation of true New York hardcore and helped initiate the emergence of crossover thrash. Following a slew of pummeling offerings, the band, led by the inimitable roar of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma‘s legendary charismatic guitar playing, continue to showcase unapologetically honest lyrics and signature aggression in Echoes in Eternity. 

Connect With AGNOSTIC FRONT:

https://www.agnosticfront.com/ | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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Children Of Bodom has quietly begun rolling out festival dates for 2027, bringing back a lineup that honors the band’s storied history while remembering late […]

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