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On June 12th 2026, Canada’s Big Brave will put out their new studio record dubbed In Grief Or In Hope. The 8-piece outing was recorded, mixed and produced by Seth Manchester at Machines with Magnets. Mastered by Heba Kadry.
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Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES will join Mushroomhead and Fear Factory this Fall for a month-long US run of live dates. The Soul Of A New War Machine Tour begins October 13th in New Haven, Connecticut and runs through November 11th in Nashville, Tennessee. The journey marks NINE TREASURES’ first ever US tour!

Comments the band, “We’re very excited and grateful for the opportunity to tour in the United States. It has such a deep rock and metal culture, and many of the bands that inspired us come from there. We’re also honored to share the stage with Mushroomhead and Fear Factory. It means a lot to bring our music and culture to American fans, and we’re looking forward to sharing the energy and spirit of NINE TREASURES with everyone on this tour.”

Tickets are on sale now at: ninetreasures.net/#tour. See all confirmed dates below.

NINE TREASURES w/ Mushroomhead, Fear Factory:
10/13/2026 Toad’s Place – New Haven, CT
10/14/2026 Aura – Portland, ME
10/15/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH
10/16/2026 Capitol City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA
10/17/2026 Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA
10/18/2026 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
10/20/2026 Keswick Theater – Glenside, PA
10/21/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
10/22/2026 The Blue Note – Harrison, OH
10/23/2026 Arcada Theater – St. Charles, IL
10/24/2026 Epic Events Center – Green Bay, WI
10/25/2026 Apollo Theater – Belvidere, IL
10/27/2026 The Art Theatre – Hobart, IN
10/28/2026 Venue Event Center – Cadillac, MI
10/29/2026 Machine Shop – Flint, MI
10/31/2026 Agora Theater – Cleveland, OH
11/01/2026 Pierre’s – Ft. Wayne, IN
11/03/2026 Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY
11/05/2026 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
11/06/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/07/2026 Brewster Icehouse – Corpus Christi, TX
11/08/2026 AM/FM – Dallas, TX
11/10/2026 Pop’s – Sauget, IL
11/11/2026 Basement East – Nashville, TN

NINE TREASURES will be touring in support of their Seeking The Absolute full-length, released in December via Metal Blade Records.

Formed by vocalist/guitarist Askhan in 2010 in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia in China, NINE TREASURES delivers a unique combination of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian instrumentation, utilizing both conventional vocals and Mongolian throat singing. Guitars, bass, and drums collide with indigenous string instruments including the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), the tovshuur, and the balalaika, resulting in a sonic kaleidoscope that follows no set template. 

NINE TREASURES moves easily from a straight-up headbanging style to the more atmospheric progressive style. Guitar-wise, Askhan infuses a lot of Mongolian playing techniques and songwriting logic into his playing and is excited for the “fresh blood” it adds to the band’s sound. The quintet’s varied approaches and universal messaging will allow them to tour with any musically progressive band, be it Amon Amarth or Tool.

Playing 100-plus festival shows and headlining gigs per year in Asia, to audiences of up to 50,000, and with four albums to their name, NINE TREASURES are at the top of their proverbial game and ready to conquer the Western world. Seeking The Absolute is their first record for Metal Blade, and first LP to have a worldwide release.

Preview/purchase Seeking The Absolute at: metalblade.com/ninetreasures.

Watch NINE TREASURES’ video for “Seeking The Absolute” HERE, “Real Dream” HERE, and “Until Now” HERE.

NINE TREASURES:
Askhan – guitars, vocals, balalaika, tovshuur
Orgil – bass, backing vocals
Saina – balalaika, backing vocals, guitars
Namra – drums
Nars – morin khuur, backing vocals

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To promote their forthcoming double album Good God / Baad Man, experienced stoner metal crew Corrosion Of Conformity stream a video clip for the newly streaming single “You Or Me”.
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Drug Church have returned with a beautifully brash new track, continuing their ascent to the very top of the rock and roll pile.

It’s titled ‘Pynch’ and is a wonderful burst of energy and emotion that feels like the sun forcing its way through the darkest of clouds. The band’s trademark grit is still very much present, but there’s a brightness hiding within the cracks that feels fresh and new. It comes and goes like a flash in the pan, but the sentiment sitting at the heart of it remains. A reminder that life can throw you something, or someone, that completely changes how you look at the state of things.

As vocalist Patrick Kindlon explains, “It’s as close as we’ve ever come to a love song. This one is about meeting someone who won’t allow you to be a loser forever.”

It’s the band’s first music since their 2024 full-length ‘PRUDE’. Here is ‘Slide 2 Me’ from that very record.

The band will be making their way around the UK and Europe later this year on a headline run, with support coming from Liquid Mike and Downward (UK only).

Here are the dates:

06 – LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
07 – MANCHESTER Gorilla
08 – GLASGOW Slay
10 – BRISTOL Trinity Centre
11 – LONDON Electric Ballroom
13 – EINDHOVEN Dynamo
14 – HAMBURG Logo
15 – BERLIN Frannz Club
16 – POZNAN 2 Progi
18 – MUNICH Strom
20 -ZURICH Exil
22 – FRANKFURT Das Bett
23 – COLOGNE Luxor
24 – PARIS Glazart
26 – DONOSTIA Dabadaba
27 – MADRID Nazca
28 – BARCELONA La Nau

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  In a time where cookie cutter pop and overproduced trash holds sway, filling car speakers and headphones with meaningless drivel and self important arrogance masquerading as art, truly unique voices have become a rarity. Thankfully, for those willing to scratch the surface and thrust their hands into the musical soil below, there are still brilliant treasures to be discovered. A few years ago I was lucky enough to stumble on a bit of such musical gold in a double wide trailer turned honky tonk bar in Nashville. Under the dim lights in the back of the room, three unassuming young men from Brooklyn stumbled forward out of the darkness and transported the audience to a time when music was wild and art was dangerous. Shop Talk may be one of rock n roll’s best kept secrets, but with their debut eponymous full length finally surfacing, the secret is out and it’s glorious.

  Recorded in the throws of collective fever, the record kicks off with the distorted buzzsaw attack of live staple “ Ramona”. Singer Jon Garcia spits and snarls his lyrical violence through clenched jaws, wailing with a charismatic vibrato that carries throughout the record. Tristan Griffin’s deep punching bass and Alexander Pirelli’s manic drums rumble and give ample support to the reverb drenched guitars that swirl around the sonic space of brilliantly catchy tracks like previously released singles “Black Friar’ and “Mirage of Love”. The fuzzy hypnotic beat of “Saltillo” temporarily offers a brief reprieve, slowing the tempo but never letting up on the anxious and infectious energy that builds and writhes across the majority of the record, only to be thrust back into the manic chaos of tracks like “Camp Hero” and “Terra Damnata” . Each song stands strong while simultaneously blending seamlessly among the collection.

  The production is lean and punchy, with little in the way of added frills which helps to give the album a raw and timeless feel, displaying the tracks in all their nakedly wild glory. It’s lean and muscular, with not a second of wasted space. If you crave the dark and seek something that will transport you to the violently artistic punk rock of days past, this record might just do the trick. I won’t do the album the disservice of trying to compare it directly to other classics. This music deserves to speak for itself, and you owe it to yourself to listen closely. Check it out and grab your copy over on Bandcamp.

Photo by Ebru Yildiz

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After an almost 20 year absence, Japanese formation Sigh announce their return to North American for a week-long tour surrounding Fire In The Mountains Festival (July 23-26, 2026), featuring support from Dreadnought.
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Restless Spirit delivers their raw and authentic brand of heaviness with the music video "Red In Tooth And Claw" as the next advance single from their forthcoming self-titled album. You can check it out below. "Restless Spirit" is scheduled for release on May 8, 2026. "The track 'Red in Tooth and Claw' is one of the more straightforward songs th… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Sylosis has announced a formidable 6-date, co-headline run across the UK and Ireland in January 2027 with American deathcore bruisers Whitechapel. 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze will be joining as supports. This devastating package will also hit mainland Europe, with Whitechapel headlining these shows and Sylosis supporting. Sylosis stated: … Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Live performances appear carefully planned, with security teams, stage crews, and safety systems working together to protect performers and audiences. 

Large productions often involve lighting rigs, pyrotechnics, heavy equipment, and massive crowds, all coordinated with strict timing.

Unexpected problems can still occur during concerts. 

Equipment failures, dangerous crowd behavior, and poorly timed stage effects have put artists in danger during performances before thousands of fans.

Well-known incidents nearly turned into deadly disasters. Musicians who spent years performing on major stages suddenly faced life-threatening situations while doing their jobs.

The examples we will provide today tell about onstage accidents in which famous performers barely escaped tragedy.

1. Frank Zappa – Casino Fire Caused by a Flare Gun

• Year: 1971
• Location: Montreux Casino, Switzerland.

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention performed inside the Montreux Casino during a concert that suddenly turned into chaos. During the show, an audience member fired a flare gun inside the venue.

Flare struck the ceiling and ignited part of the building. Flames quickly spread through the wooden structure of the casino. Smoke filled the concert hall while audience members rushed toward exits.

Zappa and his band stopped the performance immediately. Musicians, crew members, and concertgoers evacuated the building as fire continued to grow.

Fire destroyed the Montreux Casino completely. Musical equipment belonging to the band was lost in the blaze. No deaths occurred, though the destruction of the venue shocked the music world.

Smoke rising above Lake Geneva later inspired Deep Purple to write the famous song “Smoke on the Water,” turning a terrifying night into rock history.

2. James Hetfield – Metallica Pyrotechnic Explosion

• Year: 1992
• Tour: Guns N’ Roses and Metallica Stadium Tour in Montreal.

Metallica performed during a massive stadium tour stop in Montreal when a dangerous stage malfunction occurred. Pyrotechnic flame jets were programmed to erupt at specific moments during the show.

James Hetfield walked across the stage during a guitar part, unaware that the flames were about to fire. Pyrotechnics ignited earlier than expected.

A large fire burst directly in front of him, engulfing him in a sudden fireball. Flames burned his arm, hands, and parts of his face.

Crew members rushed to assist him while medical staff prepared emergency treatment. The concert stopped immediately as Hetfield was taken to a hospital for treatment of severe burns.

The incident became one of the most infamous accidents in rock concert history. The remaining members of Metallica could not continue performing that night.

Serious stage accidents like this sometimes lead victims to seek help from a PI lawyer to determine whether negligence or safety failures contributed to the incident.

3. Curtis Mayfield – Stage Lighting Collapse

• Year: 1990
• Location: Outdoor concert in Brooklyn.

 

Curtis Mayfield was prepared to perform during an outdoor concert when weather conditions suddenly changed. Strong winds and rain struck the event area.

Heavy lighting towers positioned above the stage began to sway. One lighting structure collapsed during the storm.

Falling rig struck Mayfield while he was onstage. The impact caused devastating spinal injuries.

Medical crews rushed him to a hospital. Doctors later confirmed that the accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.

Career as a live performer ended because of the injury. Despite the tragedy, Mayfield continued creating music and recording albums afterward.

4. Michael Jackson – Pyrotechnic Hair Fire

• Year: 1984
• Event: Filming of a Pepsi commercial designed to resemble a live concert.

Michael Jackson performed during the production of a commercial featuring stage lighting and pyrotechnic effects. Scene required fireworks to explode behind him as he walked down a set of stairs.

Pyrotechnics detonated too early during one take. Sparks ignited Jackson’s hair while cameras continued recording.

 

Flames burned his scalp before crew members rushed forward to extinguish the fire. Jackson suffered second-degree burns to his head.

Hospital treatment followed, along with several surgeries connected to the injury. The incident caused long-term physical effects and became one of the most widely reported accidents in entertainment history.

5. Keith Moon – Collapses During a Concert

• Date: 1973
• Band: The Who.

Keith Moon, legendary drummer of The Who, experienced a frightening medical emergency during a live concert. While performing behind his drum kit, he suddenly collapsed mid-song.

Music stopped as band members realized something was wrong. Crew members rushed onto the stage to assist him.

Medical attention was provided while the concert paused. The audience waited as band members considered how to continue.

After Moon was taken away for treatment, the band faced a difficult decision. A fan in the audience was invited onto the stage to help finish the set on drums.

The situation became one of the strangest emergency moments in rock concert history.

6. Ariana Grande – Dangerous Object Thrown From Crowd

• Date: 2025
• Location: “Wicked” movie promotional event

Pop concerts often place performers only a short distance away from large crowds. During one Ariana Grande performance, that proximity turned dangerous.

An object was thrown toward the stage by someone in the audience. Item struck Grande during the performance.

The moment shocked fans and interrupted the show. Security personnel reacted quickly and identified the source of the thrown object.

Performance resumed after the situation was controlled. The incident demonstrated how unpredictable crowd behavior can threaten performers during live events.

Artists regularly rely on security teams to prevent similar incidents during concerts attended by thousands of people.

7. Carl Perkins – Stage Fan Accident

• Year: 1962
• Location: Outdoor concert in Tennessee.

Rock and roll pioneer Carl Perkins faced a frightening situation during an outdoor performance. 

The stage area contained a large industrial metal fan used to cool equipment and performers.

The fan lacked a protective guard covering the spinning blades. Mechanical malfunction caused the fan to behave dangerously during the show.

Perkins came dangerously close to the exposed blades while performing. Serious injury could have occurred within seconds.

Quick reactions prevented a life-threatening accident. 

The situation demonstrated how poorly protected equipment can create major hazards during live shows.

Summary

Concert stages contain complex equipment, powerful lighting systems, and thousands of people gathered in one place.

Any mistake involving fire, structures, or crowd behavior can quickly turn a performance into a dangerous situation.

Several performers survived incidents that might have ended their careers or lives. 

Determination and passion for music often pushed them to continue performing even after terrifying accidents.