Hollywood Undead return today with brand new single “All My Friends” featuring Jeris Johnson, a venomous new single that slams the band’s signature rap-rock attack into a world of monsters, spectacle, pressure, and consequence. Out now via Sumerian Records, the track is another major anthem built for the Undead Army and serves to further cement the band’s new, unstoppable era since signing with the globally renowned independent label.
“All My Friends” sees Hollywood Undead delivering the razor-sharp, combustible energy that has defined their most enduring anthems. The track pairs arena-conquering vocal hooks with rapid-fire vocal exchanges, lacing its huge chorus with images of monsters, holy water, choppers, bright lights, burning days, and the uneasy cost of chasing glory. There is a sinister, theatrical charge to the song, with Jeris Johnson adding his own edge and pushing Hollywood Undead’s collision of rap, rock, and heavy music into a darker lane.
“All My Friends” follows the band’s recent run of single releases since signing with Sumerian Records, including “Hollywood Forever,” “SAVIOR,” and “1×1.” Together, the tracks have marked a renewed chapter for Hollywood Undead, one that has reintroduced their iconic masks, further sharpened their creative identity, and carried the band into one of the most successful stretches of their career.
“Hollywood Forever,” the band’s October 2024 Sumerian Records debut, set the tone for this new era, cracking 20.3 million cross-platform streams and peaking at #18 at Active Rock radio. “SAVIOR” followed in June 2025, pulling the band in a more emotionally exposed direction, before “1×1” arrived in March 2026 with a sample of Slayer’s legendary “Raining Blood” riff and the sound of a band still dominating a genre, almost two decades into their career.
Hollywood Undead head into the release with over 3.8 billion all-time streams and a global fanbase that has followed them from their masked MySpace-era explosion to sold-out shows, festival stages, and a continually evolving catalogue that refuses to slow down or pull punches. Seventeen years after their debut album Swan Songs, the band are still finding new ways to sound dangerous and innovative.
“All My Friends” arrives as Hollywood Undead gear up to lay waste to the global summer festival circuit. The band will play Welcome To Rockville in Daytona, FL next weekend before heading to the UK and Europe to play a swathe of huge festivals including Download, Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park, Nova Rock, and Graspop. They will then return to the US for Inkcarceration in Mansfield, OH, Rock Fest in Cadott, WI, Les Grandes Fêtes TELUS 2026 and Rock La Cauze in Quebec, CA and Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK.
With their 15th studio album ONE arriving tomorrow, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons SEVENDUST unleash “Construct,” the final track to be released ahead of the album’s worldwide debut. Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums), the band once again delivers the signature sound that has earned them both critical acclaim and a […]
Heavy music is undergoing a massive shift this week, from the long-awaited return of Liverpool’s Loathe to the crushing intensity of Cage Fight’s latest offering. As we enter May 2026, the landscape is defined by raw emotional vulnerability and sonic experimentation, with veteran acts like Sevendust and Haste The Day proving that their creative tanks are far from empty. These six tracks represent the absolute peak of the current heavy music zeitgeist.
1. Does the new Loathe single “Revenant” live up to the six-year wait?
After half a decade of silence, Loathe has finally returned with “Revenant,” a track that feels like a fever dream and a gut punch simultaneously. Featuring Jami Morgan and Eric “Shade” Balderose of Code Orange (NOWHERE2RUN), the song is a masterclass in atmospheric tension and sudden, violent release. It serves as the lead single for their newly announced album, A Stranger To You, set to drop July 17, 2026, via SharpTone Records.
2. Is Sevendust’s “Construct” their most experimental work in years?
Sevendust continues to defy aging with “Construct,” a standout track from their surprise-drop project ONE, released April 30, 2026. The song maintains Lajon Witherspoon’s iconic soulful delivery while leaning into a mechanical, almost industrial groove that feels fresh for the Atlanta veterans. It’s a reminder that even after three decades, this band can still find new ways to manipulate a riff.
3. Can Haste The Day recapture the magic with “Grave”?
The metalcore world stood still this week as Haste The Day officially unveiled “Grave” from their new album Dissenter, released via Solid State Records. This is the band’s first major statement since 2015, and it hits with the weight of a decade of pent-up energy. Produced by Stephen Keech, the track features the signature dual-vocal dynamic that defined the mid-2000s, proving they are far more than a nostalgia act.
4. Has Northlane gone full “trance-core” on their new single “Evian”?
Northlane continues to push the boundaries of “heavy” with “Evian,” a track that seamlessly blends euphoric trance synths with the seismic breakdowns they are known for. Frontman Marcus Bridge has noted that the lyrics explore the grueling process of self-improvement and healing from trauma. Released on April 27, 2026, the track arrives just as the band kicks off a massive North American tour with Dayseeker.
5. Why is Jutes’ “Icarus” causing such a stir in the heavy scene?
Jutes has taken a hard pivot into gritty, guitar-driven territory with “Icarus.” Released April 29, 2026, the track uses the Greek myth to explore the thin line between ambition and self-destruction. It’s a deeply personal song for the now-sober artist, reflecting on “invisible” younger years and the danger of romanticizing the “broken artist” trope. The riffs are thick, and the low end is designed to rattle teeth.
6. Does Cage Fight’s “Oxygen” provide the necessary breathing room?
Ironically, “Oxygen” is one of the most suffocatingly heavy tracks of the year. Fronted by Rachel Aspe, Cage Fight dropped this single on April 29 ahead of their new album Exuvia. The song explores the crushing weight of anxiety, with a music video featuring the actual radiotherapy mask used by Aspe’s late grandmother. Mixed by Jim Pinder (Sleep Token), it is a raw, old-school hardcore anthem with a modern, high-fidelity sheen.
The No-B.S. Breakdown
This week feels like a turning point. We aren’t just getting “good” songs; we’re getting career-defining statements from bands that have nothing left to prove but everything to say. The Loathe comeback is the obvious heavyweight here, but don’t sleep on Cage Fight—Rachel Aspe is currently the most terrifyingly talented vocalist in the UK. The “Candid Peer” verdict? If you aren’t feeling the shift in the air, you aren’t listening loud enough.
THE ANSWER CAPSULE (TL;DR):
This week’s top tracks feature the massive return of Loathe with “Revenant” and Haste The Day with “Grave,” marking significant milestones for the metalcore genre. Northlane and Sevendust continue to innovate with electronic and industrial influences, while Jutes and Cage Fight deliver raw, emotionally charged anthems. Each song highlights a 2026 trend toward vulnerability and technical progression in heavy music.
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CYANIDE Releases New Single “Get Up and Dance” May 15
Las Vegas, NV – Las Vegas hard rock band Cyanide is set to unleash their new single “Get Up and Dance” on May 15, arriving on all major streaming platforms including Spotify. The track will also be available for CD release through Kivel Records.
Built on a foundation of classic hard rock energy with a modern punch, “Get Up and Dance” captures Cyanide at full throttle. Driving rhythms, bold vocals, and a straight-ahead rock attitude define the track, delivering a sound made for loud speakers and bigger crowds.
At the center of the single is a lyric that sums up the band’s connection with their fans: “The power we get from you, it’s electric, you know it’s true.”
That line reflects the push-and-pull energy Cyanide thrives on, where the audience is just as much a part of the sound as the band on stage.
Recorded with the intent to bring a live-wire feel into the studio, “Get Up and Dance” leans into raw performance energy rather than overproduction. It is built to move bodies, shake rooms, and remind listeners what real hard rock is supposed to feel like.
With momentum building in their corner, Cyanide continues to stake their claim in the modern rock world by keeping things simple, loud, and honest.
“Get Up and Dance” drops May 15 on all streaming platforms.
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Progressive extreme metal project ANNIHILUS MUNDI have unveiled their next single, “A Hedgehog’s Dilemma“. Accompanied by an animated music video, the track provides a further insight into the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, The Dead Sea Scrolls. “A Hedgehog’s Dilemma” takes its name from the metaphor coined by German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and shares the title with an episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion. […]
Band Launches Rise of Rock World Tour 2026 With Stone Temple Pilots & Dorothy
Godsmack unleash their brand‑new live album, Live at Mohegan Sun, out today, May 1, via Primary Wave—arriving just as the band prepares to take the stage for one of the most anticipated hard‑rock tours of the year. The album captures Godsmack’s sold‑out October 26, 2024 performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, delivering a thunderous, career‑spanning set that now serves as the sonic launchpad for the Rise of Rock World Tour 2026. After three decades, 20 million albums sold, 27 Top 10 singles, and 13 No. 1 hits, Godsmack channel the full weight of their legacy into a performance that feels both monumental and forward‑looking. Godsmack Live at Mohegan Sun.
“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,” says frontman Sully Erna. “Releasing this album as we launch the Rise of Rock World Tour feels powerful. It honors where we’ve been while pushing us forward into what’s next.”
Recorded in front of a fiercely devoted New England crowd, Live at Mohegan Sun captures the band at full throttle—channeling three decades of grit, power, and connection. From the opening surge of “Surrender” to the towering finale of “I Stand Alone,” the album documents Godsmack’s unmatched live chemistry through staples including “Awake,” “Voodoo,” and “Cryin’ Like a Bitch!!,” alongside modern anthems like “When Legends Rise,” “Bulletproof,” and “You and I.”
The release arrives just days ahead of the band’s Rise of Rock World Tour, which kicks off May 10 in Bristow, VA, and tears through amphitheaters across North America before expanding to major European festival dates this summer, then returning to the U.S. in September. With Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy joining select shows, the tour unites generations of hard rock in what frontman Sully Erna calls “a hit factory of real rock bands.”
“I haven’t been this excited about a tour in a long time,” adds Erna. “Between Godsmack and Stone Temple Pilots, it’s nothing but songs people know and love. This tour is about celebration—of rock music, of history, and of everything that got us here.”
While Live at Mohegan Sun documents a powerful closing chapter for Godsmack’s classic lineup—Sully Erna, Tony Rombola, Robbie Merrill, and Shannon Larkin—it also signals the band’s forward momentum. “It wasn’t an ending,” Erna reflects. “It was closing one chapter and welcoming what comes next.” Beyond today’s U.S. release, Live at Mohegan Sun will also be available internationally on CD and LP on June 26th.
Fans around the world who are unable to attend one of the group’s global tour dates, can join Godsmack for a live, interactive global watch party when Live at Mohegan Sun streams exclusively on Stagepilot on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The event will feature the full concert film along with a special Q&A session with frontman Sully Erna—giving fans everywhere the chance to experience the show and connect with the band in real time.
With Live at Mohegan Sun and the Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Godsmack reaffirm their status as one of hard rock’s most formidable live forces—celebrating the past, commanding the present, and charging headlong into the future.
TRACKLISTING — GODSMACK: LIVE AT MOHEGAN SUN
Side A
Surrender
You and I
When Legends Rise
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Side B
Cryin’ Like A Bitch!!
Speak
Straight Out of Line
Awake
Side C
Keep Away
Voodoo
Battle of The Drums
Side D
Whatever
Under Your Scars
Bulletproof
I Stand Alone
2026 marks a major milestone for Godsmack with the worldwide release of Awake (25th Anniversary Edition), celebrating the enduring impact of the album that propelled them into rock’s top tier and fueled everything from sports and gaming to film and television. The expanded edition—featuring bonus tracks including a new mix of “Why” and a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Sweet Leaf”—offers a rare glimpse into the band’s creative headspace during a pivotal era. “It’s definitely a different time in our lives,” says Sully Erna. “It’s when we changed our sound. It’s when we wrote ‘I Stand Alone.’ It was the last of us not knowing who we were. From that record forward, we started to figure it out.”
The Mohegan Sun performance also serves as a summation of everything that has made Godsmack one of the most enduring forces in hard rock. The set flows seamlessly through career‑defining moments, from the primal stomp of “Voodoo” to the explosive closer “Whatever.” Erna highlights “The Battle of the Drums”—a live spectacle perfected over decades—as one of the night’s most meaningful moments. “It’s an intricate piece,” he says. “Me and Shan have worked on it for decades and really perfected it into a spectacle.”
Available now in digital and physical formats including Double Vinyl, Blu-ray and CD, Live at Mohegan Sun—stands as a powerful document of connection between band and audience. “The music is what dictates the career, and the music always comes first,” Erna says. “We’ve understood along the way that our music is bigger than who we are as individuals. I hope people can see the sincerity in what we do.”
The pride and emotion of the night are unmistakable, especially in the final moments as the four musicians lock arms for a bow. Backstage, as cameras follow the band into their dressing rooms and “Best of Times” plays, the sense of brotherhood and history is palpable. “I’ve cried several times watching this thing, but it’s a happy emotion, filled with a sense of accomplishment,” Sully Erna adds. While the Mohegan Sun show marked the close of a defining chapter for the band, Erna is clear that it is not the end of Godsmack. “It was just closing one chapter and welcoming whatever the new version of our career may be,” he says. “Anyone who’s taken this ride with us will see that. This last show was amazing—and it’s only the beginning of what comes next.”
GODSMACK — THE RISE OF ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES:
Thu May 7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville*†
Sat May 9 – Camden, NJ – MMRBQ Festival – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Sun May 10 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Tue May 12 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Thu May 14 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
Sat May 16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sun May 17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*†
Tue May 19 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
Thu May 21 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sat May 23 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
Sun May 24 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
Wed May 27 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Fri May 29 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Sat May 30 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman
Fri Jun 12 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
Sun Jun 14 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Tue Jun 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
Thu Jun 18 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Sat Jun 20 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Sun Jun 21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Tue Jun 23 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Wed Jun 24 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Sat Jun 27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Sun Jun 28 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Tue Jun 30 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Thu Jul 2 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Fri Jul 3 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Godsmack European Festival leg:
Thu Jul 23 – Athens, Greece – Lycabettus Hill+*
Sat Jul 25 – Plovid, Belgium – Hills of Rock Festival+*
Sun Jul 26 – Belgrade, Serbia – Novi Hangar Luka Beograd+*
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+*
TBA Aug – Sulingen, Germany – Reload Festival+*
Sun Aug 16 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo Meta Fest+*
U.S.
Sat 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*
Just back from their tour with INFECTED RAIN, avant-garde quintet BLACK SPIKES release a second single from their upcoming album, Ydos, which will be released on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. “REVANA” continues the album concept in which every song depicts one of humankind’s vices: a personification of revenge, haunting the Lithuanian breakout band’s dark realms with beautiful melodies, “REVANA” adds […]
