Acres have confirmed that they will be making their way around the UK and Europe later this year for a long-overdue headline tour.
In support of their latest album ‘The Host’, released in September last year, the band will play 18 shows across eight countries, with a special array of supports joining them for the ride, including Wayside, What Lies Below and Lifespark.
So that’s a bit of this:
Then a bit of this:
Then loads of this:
Before even more of this:
It’s going to be mega.
Here are all of the dates that you need to know:
OCTOBER
14 – BRISTOL The Exchange 15 – LEEDS The Key Club 16 – MANCHESTER Rebellion 17 – LONDON Downstairs At The Dome 18 – SOUTHAMPTON The Joiners 20 – ANTWERP Kavka 21 – UTRECHT De Helling 22 – HAMBURG Monkeys 23 – BERLIN Cassiopeia 24 – LEIPZIG Naumanns 25 – POZNAŃ Pod Minoga 27 – PRAGUE Bike Jesus 28 – VIENNA Viper Room 29 – MUNICH Feierwerk 30 – AARAU KiFF 31 – COLOGNE Helios37
The end draws nearer for SPIRIT ADRIFT. Following the release of their critically acclaimed sixth and final album Infinite Illumination, the band will make their last live appearances this spring as part of the Decibel Tour, stepping in to replace Fulci. These newly announced dates will mark the final opportunity for fans to witness the band’s towering live presence, a fitting farewell for one of modern metal’s most revered acts.
SaysSPIRIT ADRIFTmastermindNate Garrett: “We’re sorry to hear that our friends in Fulci are unable to make it to the States for the Decibel Tour.”
“But we’re honored to step in on short notice and make this happen. Since we announced the end of Spirit Adrift, a lot of y’all have been clamoring for a farewell tour, so here you go. Decibel Magazine has always been so supportive of Spirit Adrift, so this was an offer we simply could not refuse. We’re psyched to be the black sheep of the tour, old school doom/heavy metal smack in the middle of a powerhouse lineup of incredible death metal bands.”
“We’ll be playing songs from our new (and final) album Infinite Illumination, as well as highlights of the back catalog. Hopefully we’ll see some of you long time Spirit Adrift fans out there, and maybe we can even win over the more extreme metal fans. We’ll definitely be breaking our necks to ‘Slit Your Guts’ with y’all every night. Can’t wait!”
Released via 20 Buck Spin, Infinite Illumination stands as a powerful closing statement, capturing the urgency, emotional weight, and unmistakable voice that defined SPIRIT ADRIFT over the past decade. Helmed by Garrett, the album channels raw intensity and hard-earned perspective into a collection of songs that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant. From crushing doom-laden riffs to soaring, soul-stirring melodies, it’s a record that embodies both culmination and catharsis.
Infinite Illuminationis available digitally now. Gatefold LP and CD editions will be released May 15th. Pre-order here: https://www.20buckspin.com/spiritadrift
The album has already drawn widespread acclaim, with Blabbermouth calling it “their greatest album” and “one of the most emotionally super-charged farewells in heavy music,” while Pitchfork hailed it as “triumph of melodic, soul-stirring, profoundly heavy metal.” As their final chapter unfolds, these last performances promise to be as unforgettable as the legacy they leave behind.
Infinite Illumination is available now on all digital platforms, with gatefold LP and CD editions arriving May 15th. Don’t miss your chance to experience SPIRIT ADRIFT one last time on the Decibel Tour.
A fully slam-focused package steamrolled into Newcastle to kick off the opening date of the UK/IE Vomitour. This brought together three of the biggest names in the sub-genre, all present on a bill that Party Cannon bassist Chris Ryan previously described as an “epoch of barbarity,” – a nod to the Internal Bleeding track.
Co-headlining was the pairing of Party Cannon and Internal Bleeding, which reads like a statement of intent – modern slam colliding directly with its foundations, with formidable support from Guttural Slug.
Internal Bleeding – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
The venue hosting the chaos was The Grove, a spot that is quickly becoming a reliable host for killer Metal shows. Having recently hosted the likes of Pestilence, Exhumed, and Gruesome, this opening night in Newcastle carried huge anticipation.
The bands were fresh, the crowd strapped in, and the stakes high. As the starting point of a 10-date run stretching across the UK and Ireland, this show was the ignition point of the tour.
Fans had even been half-jokingly recommended to wear a helmet, a nod to Party Cannon’s own tongue-in-cheek brutality. This was because, as the night quickly suggested, injuries were not just possible, they were inevitable.
Guttural Slug
Formed in Lyngby in 2012, Guttural Slug have built a strong reputation within the slam scene, cultivating a significant international underground following. Their 2013 breakout Megalodon still looms large, a release that not only defined their sound but cemented their importance within European slam.
Guttural Slug – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
With founding guitarist Mikkel Scott Sørensen at the core, the relatively new lineup remains tight, and on this run, the vocal duties were handled by deputising Luke Lockley.
Lockley, who is known for his work in Scotland for Desecrated Extinction, Dissolving Entity and Penny Coffin, slotted in seamlessly and brought a dominant presence to the stage.
Guttural Slug – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
The band took to the stage, turned away from the crowd, then burst straight into Suspended from a Single Strand Of Sanity, locking in the room instantly. Even at this early stage, the floor was already packed, with barely any gaps in sight.
What followed was an all-out slam assault, with ultra-downtuned riffs and trudging grooves forming the backbone, but it was the sharp injections of blast beats that gave the set its true bite.
Lasse Sylvester Kristensen’s drumming stood out as one of the most admirable elements of their sound – punishing and relentless.
Lockley’s vocal delivery up front matched the intensity, bellowing out gutturals with conviction.
Guttural Slug – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
Each song was met with a strong response, with the crowd locked in throughout. The set drew from cult classic Megalodon and Ulcers In The Flesh Of Thought, with tracks like Eye Of The Cyclops, Paranormal Evisceration and Psychosomatic Synchronisation landing with weight.
Lockley noted that the crowd would recognise Hacksaw Surgery, which drew one of the biggest reactions of the set for their most recognisable track.
Guttural Slug – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
It was towards the end of the set that the pit properly opened, and the energy stepped up another level. Several members of Party Cannon watched on from side-stage, visibly enjoying the set, which added to the sense of shared momentum.
By the time Guttural Slug had wrapped up at 8 pm, their set seemed to have flown by, and they left the room primed for the co-headliners.
Guttural Slug – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
The Danes were a crushing, efficient opener that delivered sheer impact and having only played the UK a handful of times before on festivals, this felt like a particularly notable set to witness.
I hope I get to catch the band live again soon.
Party Cannon
Party Cannon took the second slot on the bill, stepping in as the first co-headliner of the night, and immediately shifting the energy into something far more chaotic and unrestrained.
Party Cannon – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
Formed in 2010 in Dunfermline, Scotland, Party Cannon have built a reputation for blending genuine slam brutality with humour and deliberately whimsical aesthetics. Their approach to a traditionally rigid genre has been instrumental in establishing “party slam.”
The lineup is anchored by founding bassist Chris ‘Clankenstein’ Ryan and guitarist Craig Robinson, alongside drummer Martin Gazur, bassist Mike McLaughlin, vocalist Daryl ‘Frogman’ Boyce, and the band’s mascot, Vominic Stonebones.
Party Cannon – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
Before the set, I spoke to Clankenstein about the band’s early days. He told me their first-ever show took place in Newcastle in 2010 at the Northumberland Arms, and that he was glad to be back in the city. I also spoke with the rest of the band throughout the evening, and each member came across as humble, approachable, and genuinely funny.
Stonebones even handed me a signed N64-style booklet promoting the new EP, a small but memorable touch.
Party Cannon – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
At 8:15 sharp, Party Cannon burst onto the stage to a rave intro, immediately sending beach balls and inflatables into the crowd. Within moments, the floor was in motion, and it became a warzone. From the outset, they made it clear they were here to party, and they delivered.
The stage production has taken a clear step up, with a large backing screen, upgraded visuals, and an expanded range of props, elevating the presentation. Having last seen them supporting Nekrogoblikon in September, they now feel even tighter, continuing to go from strength to strength and smashing every stage they step onto.
Party Cannon – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
The set spanned their catalogue, with the new EP Subjected To A Partying performed in full alongside a wide selection of fan favourites and even a deep cut that had not been played live in over a decade.
Without much introduction, they powered straight into Weird, But Not Illegal. The pit opened instantly, and the chaos began.
Throughout the set, Stonebones appeared from the side of the stage armed with a rotating barrage of signs such as “Let’s party,” “Chug time,” and “show me your hammers” encouraging crowd participation.
Party Cannon – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
At one point, the skull-masked mascot handed out fresh cups of beer to those at the front, before things escalated as more inflatables entered the fray, including a whale drifting across a sea of bodies into the pit.
Thirst Trap drew a strong response, with the crowd chanting the chorus back on Frogman’s command.
A major peak arrived with High Tariff Behaviour, dedicated by the band to Internal Bleeding and Guttural Slug. It triggered the most chaotic moment of the night, and with no barrier in place, fans flooded the stage before launching themselves back into the masses.
Party Cannon – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
By the end of the track, Boyce called for a massive wall of death, splitting Team Clankenstein against Team Frogman. From that point on, the crowd surfers were constant, and countless bodies made their way onto the stage without warning.
Duct Taped To A Flag Pole proved a clear fan highlight, with Boyce acknowledging the strength of the reception from the crowd all night, a sentiment that was difficult to argue with.
For the final track, Human Slime, the band led their now-signature push-up pit, with dozens of fans dropping into synchronised push-ups mid-pit. It closed the set in fittingly chaotic fashion.
Crucially, despite the sheer scale of chaos unfolding, the band never lost control. Even as bodies surged on and off the stage, Party Cannon remained locked into an unrelenting stream of intricate slam, with the level of musicianship on display standing out throughout.
Party Cannon – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
A mural on the wall to the right of the stage read, “Where’s north from here?” and by the end of the set, Party Cannon had given a clear answer: their homeland of Scotland.
By the end of their set, the room felt physically and mentally drained in the best conceivable way. Sore necks, laughter, and stunned expressions filled the space as the lights came up, underpinned by a shared sense of having witnessed something genuinely memorable and having their IQ lowered in the meantime.
Party Cannon – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
If you have not seen Party Cannon live before, I would suggest you do, as it is a spectacle. You will struggle to find a crazier show.
Internal Bleeding
The final band of the evening, and second co-headliner, was Internal Bleeding, a pivotal force in New York’s Extreme Metal underground. Formed in 1991, they are widely regarded as one of the originators of both Brutal Death and Slam Death Metal, emerging alongside acts such as Suffocation and Pyrexia, pushing the boundaries and shaping the genre’s early identity.
Internal Bleeding – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
The band have released seven full-length albums and continue to uphold a long-standing reputation for uncompromising brutality.
The current lineup features founding guitarist Chris Pervelis, joined by Kyle Eddy on drums and Ryan Giordano on bass. For this tour, Sherwood Webber of Skinless handles vocal duties, stepping in for Steve Worley, while Chris McCarthy is absent and replaced on guitar by Jeff Leifer of Crator.
Internal Bleeding – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
As a huge Skinless fan, it was exciting to finally see him live, and his presence added immediate impact to the performance. Webber appeared on Internal Bleeding’s track Prophet Of Deceit last year, so the collaboration felt embedded rather than a mere fill-in.
This performance marked a rare UK return, their first since 2019, and their debut in Newcastle. Given how infrequently the band has toured here, there was clear appreciation that they are finally back.
From the outset, the sound was raw, direct, and unrelenting, setting the tone for a commanding performance from start to finish. The setlist pulled from across their catalogue, opening with Driven To Conquer and keeping a relentless pace through tracks like Crown Of Insignificance and Ruthless Inhumanity.
Deeper cuts, such as Patterns of Force 3: Aftermath, added weight before closing with Inhuman Suffering.
Internal Bleeding – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
Webber was a commanding presence at the front. He delivered the vocals with power and clarity while keeping the crowd firmly in his grasp. Notably, he was wearing a Cryptopsy shirt, and this was a pleasant surprise, as readers will know they are my favourite Death Metal band.
There was strong mutual respect on stage. Webber praised Pervelis for founding the band, while drummer Kyle Eddy wore a Skinless shirt, reinforcing the shared respect within the scene. Members of Party Cannon were also at the side of the stage, clearly enjoying the set.
Internal Bleeding – The Grove – 22 April 2026. Photo: thedailyddt at Vision Impact Photography/MetalTalk
The atmosphere built steadily throughout, with Ryan Giordano and Webber visibly enjoying themselves. At one point, Pervelis stepped down into the pit and strummed the intricate riffs with ease, facing the crowd, with fans circling around him as he was right in the middle of the action.
The final moments had the crowd fully locked in despite the late hour – horns raised, the floor shaking, and voices loud. The chant of “inhuman suffering” rang out as Webber led the chorus, closing the set on a tightly delivered final burst of slam chaos.
After the show, both Pervelis and Webber came across as humble and approachable. Webber was particularly friendly, and when I asked about a potential UK run for Skinless, Webber kept his response guarded. But with a new record on the horizon, the possibility feels very real.
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Northlane are well and truly back and once again pushing and pulling at sonic boundaries in a way that only they can.
Their new track is called ‘Evian’ and sees the band dipping their toes even deeper into their love for electronic music. Channelling the shimmering euphoria of trance and melding it with a caustic metalcore battery, the result is absolutely beautiful and brutal in equal measure. A sensational blend of worlds and emotions that is only possible when your understanding of both is as vast and respectful as they have in their ranks. As much a dancefloor filler as a mosh pit sweller, it’s a whole new world and a whole new set of ambitions for a band that never settles.
Vocalist Marcus Bridge had this to say about what it represents for the band, stating, “Evian is about self-improvement through confronting trauma then finding your way back to someone from a healthier place. It explores the choice to grow on your own rather than dragging others down with you, making a conscious effort to heal before your struggles start affecting the people you care about.”
Northlane are set to make their return to the UK this Summer with an appearance at Bloodstock Festival. They join Lamb of God, Judas Priest, Bleed From Within, Body Count, Fit For An Autopsy, Graphic Nature and many more over the weekend of 6-9 August at Catton Park, Derbyshire.
In the pursuit of pushing my musical tastes as far and wide as possible, I couldn’t resist passing up the opportunity of an album that blends hardcore punk and metal with dark wave and jazz. It’s an intriguing mix of genres, and as the band themselves say, they “aim to be a dissonant and out of tune note in the paradoxically homogenous and artificially harmonious chorus of protest music”.
The band are called Sconfitta, and hail from Genoa, Italy, with Simone on bass/vocals, Giorgio covering guitars/piano/effects and Enrico on drums and… proofreading! They’ve got seven songs, and don’t give you much time to stop and think, as it’s about twenty one minutes long, so strap yourself in, as it’s one hell of a ride.
As I’m reading the press notes, I’m sensing some dark humour from the trio, as the band was “born from a (bad) idea by Simeone” after he failed at almost all his others musical projects. Opening with “Sconfitta” you can sense their displeasure with the world as they begin their aural assault with a hard-hitting rhythm before a softer direction slowly builds up the tempo, resulting in an explosion of noise in the final minute.
“Brucia Sempre Cosi” continues their angry ways, with an enjoyable vocal and bruising bass line from Simone. I’m no expert in Italian, but the lyrics are political, as the band go between feelings of “anger, introspection, indignation and reflection”. There’s something different with “Senza Esempi” a curious beginning that gives way to some tremendous punk noise. They temper their anger with moments of clarity and impressive musicianship, before battering your body once again.
There’s more excellent drumming on “Buio Nella Mente” as Enrico sets the pace for the other two to keep up with. The songs are short, sharp blasts that reflect what the trio stand for, but with a name meaning defeat, they are poking their collective fingers at a society which sees only victory as the primary measure of excellence. They are more reflective on the acoustic “Lunghe Ombre” with soothes hearts and minds before they return to their belligerent selves with “Non un Vizio di Formo” with its stop start sound which gets under your skin.
The album title track is the final song on an album which the band describe as “schizophrenic music against standardized dissent” and is for people “who place the nobility of failure before success at al costs”. It’s abrasive in nature but wrapped around some subtle notes juxtaposing their uncompromising styles, which hints at early Minor Threat in places, and is worth a listen or two.
Citizen have revealed the details of their new full-length album, the follow-up to 2023’s ‘Calling The Dogs’.
It’s set to be called ‘Halycon Blues’ and will be unleashed on August 07 via Run For Cover Records.
The artwork looks like this:
Whilst the tracklisting is more like this:
1. Good Fortune 2. I Can See You From Here 3. Halcyon Blues 4. Is It In My Brain 5. Always the Last One To Leave 6. Either Way 7. Matador 8. Ether 9. Smooth Talker 10. Highs and Lows 11. Anne
The band have also shared the first piece of it in the form of ‘Highs and Lows’, a song that feels like a culmination of so many facets of the band’s journey up to this point, all beautifully squeezed together. Shimmering indie rock intent, atmospherically dense emotion and dancefloor-filling beats, it’s a patient and pointed song that feels like nobody else. A uniquely compelling and audaciously ambitious first step, it bodes well for this being yet another definitive listening experience from a band that keeps on pushing all the right buttons.
Citizen will also be returning to the UK in support of the record with a string of headline shows in the Autumn. Here are the dates you need to know:
OCTOBER
24 – LONDON Earth Hall 25 – LEEDS Stylus 27- GLASGOW SWG3 Studio 28 – MANCHESTER Academy 2 29 – BRISTOL The Prospect Building
