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What Is Dogstar’s New Album “All In Now”?

All In Now is the fourth studio album from Dogstar — the alt-rock band featuring Keanu Reeves on bass — set for release May 29, 2026 via Dillon Street Records and produced by Nick Launay.

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Dogstar — the alt-rock trio featuring actor Keanu Reeves — will release their fourth studio album All In Now on May 29. The record follows the band’s 2023 comeback album after a two-decade hiatus and arrives alongside a 25-date North American tour. Produced by acclaimed studio veteran Nick Launay, the album reflects the band’s renewed energy following their global return to the stage.

Dogstar Returns With Its First New Album Since The 2023 Comeback

After spending two decades largely dormant, Dogstar’s return in 2023 surprised a lot of people — but the band clearly wasn’t interested in a one-off reunion.

The trio — guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Rob Mailhouse, and bassist Keanu Reeves — is now preparing to release its fourth studio album, All In Now, arriving May 29 through the band’s own Dillon Street Records.

The album follows 2023’s Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees, which marked Dogstar’s first full-length release in more than twenty years.

For the band, the decision to keep moving forward was easy.

Rob Mailhouse summed it up bluntly when talking about the new record’s momentum.

“The album really sets up the energy at the heart of this album and the fun that we’ve always had playing together.”

Keanu Reeves echoed that sentiment even more directly.

“We couldn’t fucking wait. Personally, I loved it all. For me, the attitude was like, ‘let’s work hard and let’s GO.’”

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The Meaning Behind “All In Now”

The title track — which also serves as the album’s lead single — captures exactly where Dogstar sees itself right now.

According to Mailhouse, the song hits immediately.

“‘All In Now’ just whacks you in the head — talk about a live song.”

The title itself came from Reeves and reflects the band’s mindset entering this new chapter.

“It just feels true to us,” Mailhouse explained. “We’re leaning in, and we are going to keep going.”

Reeves added that the song perfectly represents the band’s commitment moving forward.

“This is a good song to lean into… we really are all in now.”

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Why This Album Might Be Dogstar’s Most Confident Yet

The band credits much of the album’s sound and momentum to producer Nick Launay.

Launay’s résumé is stacked with influential artists including IDLES, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Amyl and the Sniffers, and Midnight Oil.

At first, Dogstar wasn’t sure Launay would even consider the project.

“Our management put Nick’s name on a list of possible producers,” Domrose said.
“And we all thought it was a typo — like this guy will never work with us,” Mailhouse joked.

For Launay, however, the appeal was immediate.

He described the sessions as a reminder of why bands form in the first place.

“Working with Bret, Robert and Keanu was extremely fun because it brought things back to why people form bands and make music. These three friends wrote some killer songs and wanted to push some boundaries in the studio.”

That collaborative energy helped shape the album’s final sound.

“I love how Bret’s voice and melodies soar above the solid grooves on this album,” Launay said.
“This friendly trio is sounding huge and will turn some heads this time around.”

Touring Helped Shape The Album’s Energy

A big part of the new record’s energy comes from the band’s return to the road.

Dogstar spent the past couple of years touring globally following their reunion, playing everything from intimate clubs to large European festivals.

Those experiences made a deep impression on the band.

Rob Mailhouse remembers watching crowds stick with them through unexpected moments.

“Playing some outdoor festivals, and when it starts to rain, seeing nobody leaving.”

Reeves also pointed to festival crowds who had never heard Dogstar before.

“We loved playing to people who didn’t come to see Dogstar but connected with what we were doing.”

For Domrose, those moments proved the band’s music still had real impact.

“You never know if people are going to show up… are they going to listen? It meant a lot that people not only stayed but got into songs they had mostly never heard before.”

That shared momentum carried directly into the studio sessions that produced All In Now.

Dogstar Announces “All In Now” North American Tour

To support the album, Dogstar will launch a 25-date North American tour beginning May 28.

The run includes stops in major cities such as Austin, Nashville, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.

Tickets and VIP packages for most dates will go on sale March 13 at 10 a.m. local time, while the August 15 Mashantucket show will go on sale March 20.

The band has also already scheduled European tour and festival appearances.

Dogstar “All In Now” Track List

1. Math
2. This Sphere
3. All In Now
4. Exalted
5. Siren
6. Punch The Sky
7. Joy
8. What Is
9. The Whisper
10. Shards Of Rain
11. Shallow Easy
12. Wing

FAQ

Is Keanu Reeves Really In Dogstar?

Yes. Keanu Reeves has been the band’s bassist since the group formed in the early 1990s.

When Does Dogstar’s New Album Release?

All In Now will be released May 29, 2026.

Who Produced Dogstar’s New Album?

The album was produced by acclaimed producer Nick Launay.

Is Dogstar Touring In 2026?

Yes. The band will launch a 25-date North American tour beginning May 28.

Dogstar Band Bio

Dogstar is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s featuring bassist Keanu Reeves alongside guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose and drummer Rob Mailhouse. The band originally gained attention during the alt-rock boom of the 1990s, releasing two albums before going largely inactive in the early 2000s.

After more than two decades away from recording, the trio reunited in 2023 with Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees. Known for their melodic post-grunge sound and straightforward rock approach, Dogstar has built a reputation as a genuine working band rather than a celebrity side project, with Reeves maintaining the group alongside his film career.

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The Carpenters sold more than 30 million records with the irresistible combination of her soft-rock contralto and her brother’s lush arrangements.

Alternative metal band Sevendust is back with another cut off their previously announced forthcoming record One and as a result, we’ve got a brand new track in the form of “Unbreakable” from the Atlanta-based outfit.

“Unbreakable” is the second single off of One, with the previously released song “Is This The Real You” being the opening salvo for the band’s forthcoming release. This new track features pretty much the sound you should expect from Sevendust. These guys have been rolling for three decades at this point, so if you don’t know what to expect, you might not have been actually listening this whole time…

As for the accompanying music video below — directed by Dan Sturgess — the clip focuses on Sevendust’s energetic live performances during their most recent European tour. You get on-stage energy and behind-the-scenes glimpses throughout.

One will be released on May 1 via Napalm Records, but you can preorder your copy today.

Sevendust is also gearing up for a huge U.S. tour in about a month’s time. The run of dates kicks off on April 16 in Carterville, Illinois and comes to a close on May 20 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The tour will feature support from Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline. You can find the full list of dates below.

Sevendust 2026 US Tour Dates 

Thu, Apr 16 –  Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
Fri,  Apr 17 – Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Sat, Apr 18 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort 
Mon, Apr 20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Tue, Apr 21 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
Wed, Apr 22 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
Fri, Apr 24 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
Sat, Apr 25 – Destin, FL – Club LA
Sun, Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *
Tue, Apr 28 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Wed, Apr 29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom 
Fri, May 1 – Denver, CO – Summit
Sat, May 2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
Mon, May 4 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion 
Tue, May 5 – Springfield, MO – The Regency LIve
Wed, May 6 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall
Fri, May 8 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
Sat, May 9 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
Mon, May 11 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
Tue, May 12 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
Thu, May 14 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
Fri, May 15 – Columbus OH – Sonic Temple
Sat, May 16 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
Sun, May 17 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Tue, May 19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
Wed, May 20 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
Thu, May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle *

* Opening for Alter Bridge

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Known as the queen of Tejano music, she was beloved as an idol and a heartthrob on both sides of the Mexican border.

The lads in White Skies are back with a brand new track, “88 Crash”, giving us another taste of what’s to come from their second studio outing. It’s the second single to be lifted from their upcoming record, Shouting at the Hurricane, which is set to land on 29th May via Conquest Music. If you’re … Continue reading White Skies drop new single / video “88 Crash” ahead of upcoming album

A new run of June/July stops have just been announced.

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Greetings, Decibel readers!

This week’s roundup brings an eclectic mix of styles, from classic heavy metal, to neon-blasted synthwave, to world-swallowing blackened death metal.

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Axe Dragger – Axe Dragger

Yes. Just … YES!!!

Ok, so when it comes to classic heavy metal — THIS is how the vocals should sound. You gotta blend raspy and strong lines with high notes that hit at just the right moment. It’s thrilling, powerful and blazing with fury but NOT CHEESY. So, for real, ditch the irony, throw on the spikes and leather, and bang your head to this.

Stream: Apple Music

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Carpenter Brut – Leather Temple

Oh sure, synthwave got a little oversaturated in the last decade. But on the other hand, this is still really great, so who cares? Carpenter Brut always shined brightest along with the best in the game like Perturbator, Gost and Dan Terminus. And like those acts, Carpenter Brut brought a composition style that made the music uniquely appealing to metalheads who may otherwise be averse to electronic music. So get those neon-lights going once again and crank this up.

Stream: Apple Music

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Harrowed – The Eternal Hunger

A deadlier outing that I’m used to from Dying Victims, but I’m all about it! Think of Left Hand Path but throw in some 80s doom-metal hooks and heavy metal grooves, and you’ll get what Harrowed is all about. Listen once and keep coming back for more. Eternal hunger, indeed.

Stream: Apple Music

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Necrofier – Transcend Into Oblivion

I remember when Necrofier first popped up on my radar with Prophecies of Eternal Darkness and it’s been really cool to watch them get steadily bigger and bigger since then. After, Decibel put them on the magazine tour back in 2024 for a good reason! The band’s latest release plays like a dense, epic, and mystical tale told with cinematic flair and blackened-death metal madness. Let the spectacle begin!

Stream: Apple Music

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Vreid – The Skies Turn Black

The legacy continues in the capable hands of Vreid on their 10th album (well, under this name, you could say it’s their 14th album in a spiritual sense). The album represents a couple key tendencies: connections with their roots and an urge to keep experimenting and exploring. It’s what makes them one of the most interesting bands in modern metal.

Stream: Apple Music

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Fucked Up are no strangers to ambitious projects, but it’s hard to imagine anything more ambitious than what they’ve currently got underway. For decades, Fucked Up have been releasing long, expansive 12″ singles dedicated to the years of the Chinese Zodiac calendar. They’re finishing it up with a massive new series called Grass Can Move…

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In 2019, I accidentally stumbled upon St. Petersburg’s wacko dark cabaret metal freaks Tardigrade Inferno’s debut Mastermind, depicting an adorable evil water bear as mascot. You can imagine that I was immediately hooked. Their legitimately heavy riffs and whimsical songwriting kept me coming back for more when Burn the Circus dropped four years later. That release doubled down on original material backed by a more focused metallic spirit, and all the better for it. Initially, it sounded like third installment, Hush picked up right where Burn left off. However, gone is my beloved little tardigrade. What could this mean?

While Tardigrade Inferno’s sonic formula remains largely the same as it was on Burn the Circus—albeit with the addition of accordions and kazoos and one very unexpected burst of blast beats (“I Am Eternal”)—it’s clear that they moved away from their titular character on Hush. A darkness follows that disappearance, reflected in the dour and morbid attitudes imparted throughout Hush’s 45 minutes (“Dead Fish Smile”). Absent the maniacal main character that gave Tardigrade Inferno’s music life, direction, and purpose, Hush’s storytelling feels aimless and shallow. Thankfully, those trusty hooks, bouncy riffs, and infectious choruses entertained me just enough as I navigated through an uncomfortable grieving period for the Tardigrade Inferno I once cherished.

After a time, I felt ready to embrace Hush, knowing it wasn’t going to offer the same wacky storyline as previous records spun. However, I never escaped my disappointment that Tardigrade Inferno chose an album of vignettes, pulling from a wide gamut of fairy tales and ubiquitous monsters, as their solution. Cuts like “Deadly Fairytales” and “Goor” hammer that generic storytelling home musically as well, though there are small moments in each that make for a great idea or an ear-catching setup (see the howling vox and silent rests in “Goor”). Others like “All in Your Head” and “I.C.D.,” in contrast, expound upon the natural horrors that plague the human mind in the real world. While that topic works quite well in metal writ large, Tardigrade Inferno don’t sell it with the same compelling gravity or subversion as other acts who adopt this exuberant cabaret influence (like Pensees Nocturne or Sanguine Glacialis). Consequently, Hush lacks substance and excitement for a good chunk of its duration.

However, there are a number of cool ideas, new tricks, and fun details found here that Tardigrade Inferno could, and should, take advantage of on future endeavors. The title track is a certified bop, with a bouncy riff backed by fun synths and a sticky chorus that I can’t stop involuntarily repeating. “Subatomic Heist” is a bizarre little number that brims with vibrancy and energy as well, and it’s no surprise that it also calls back to those virtually unkillable microscopic creatures of past installments. Similarly, the proggy and doomy closer “I Am Eternal” foreshadows a tardigrade resurgence inside off-kilter melodies, unorthodox songwriting (for this band, at least), and gorgeous lead guitar work. Naturally, returning to the critters and characters that gave Tardigrade Inferno its primary appeal also gave this song the backbone and direction it needed to feel worthy and interesting. This, in turn, further exemplifies the issues that plague all of the songs on Hush that make no such return.

I’m not normally one to recommend a band revisit past ideas or themes. In fact, I am a firm proponent of a band sticking to their guns and finding their way whenever they make a potentially divisive shift from past work, either musically or thematically. In this case, however, I think killing off their main character and the silliness that came with it—not to mention the dearly missed conceptual storytelling—doomed Tardigrade Inferno’s third outing. Hush isn’t unsalvageable, as it has nifty ideas and some new songwriting tricks and fun instruments that fit well into Tardigrade Inferno’s sound, but it’s missing the direction and compelling arcs that made their first two records successful. My wish for Tardigrade Inferno is therefore to ditch the horror stories and rebuild the circus, for the show must go on!

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Rating: Disappointing
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self-Released
Websites: tardigradeinferno.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/tardigradeinfernomusic
Releases Worldwide: March 5th, 2026

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