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Reuniting with their trusted collaborator Joonas Parkkonen, who serves as producer, co-writer, and mixing engineer, the album took a decisive turn when the track “Blood Diamond” reshaped their creative direction. What started as a simple melody evolved into a cinematic, string-driven masterpiece.

The album’s first official single, “Blood Diamond,” follows last spring’s early preview, “Dead People Scare Me (But the Living Make Me Sick).” It arrives with a raw, high-energy video that showcases Lost Society’s untamed stage presence. From the very first notes, *Hell Is A State Of Mind* makes it clear that Lost Society is at their most confident, confrontational, and uncompromising.

photo credit: Sam Jamsen

Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: ”I’m beyond excited to finally be able to announce our upcoming album and the new single off of it! Lost Society sounds HEAVY in the year 2026 – and you are all about to experience it first hand! I loved every moment of writing this album and especially preparing the story that I’m singing to you all – soon it will all be yours.

Pre-order the album and blast out ”Blood Diamond” LOUD until your neighbours can’t take it anymore!”



Check out the video for ‘Blood Diamond’ here:  

Listen to ‘Blood Diamond’ here: https://lostsociety.bfan.link/blood-diamond

Pre-order Hell Is A State Of Mind: https://lostsociety.bfan.link/hell-is-a-state-of-mind

LOST SOCIETY will kick off their tour in March 2026, right after the release of their album. They will be touring across various cities in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Scandinavia. Fans can look forward to a high-voltage performance featuring their most beloved songs, powerful riffs, and the band’s signature adrenaline-fueled energy.

TOUR IS A STATE OF MIND

07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebäude 9

09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange

10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter

11.03.26 UK London – Underworld

13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt

15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff

16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof

17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage

18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia

19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty

21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene

22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument

23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova

Ticketlink: https://lostsociety.fi/tour/





Line up:

Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar

Arttu Lesonen | Guitar

Mirko Lehtinen | Bass

Taz Fagerström | Drums

For more information visit:

https://lostsocietyfinland.com
https://www.facebook.com/lostsocietyfinland/
https://twitter.com/LostSocietyFI
https://www.instagram.com/lostsocietyfi/

Between The Buried and Me, who released their highly anticipated new album The Blue Nowhere in September 2025 via Inside Out Music, are celebrating the new year and their impending 2026 European tour with the release of a stunning live recording of album highlight, God Terror, recorded in Denver during the band’s North American dates.

Filmed and edited by Randy Edwards, with audio mixed and mastered by longtime collaborator Jamie King, you can watch the video below.

Tommy Rogers comments: “Once we started bringing new songs to the stage, we immediately felt a darker, more intense shift in the set when ‘God Terror’ hit. The energy was unmistakable, and we knew we wanted to capture that feeling in a live version of the tune. Denver felt like the obvious choice to film and record, thanks to the constant excitement and connection we’ve always shared with the fans there.”

Following an extensive North American tour, Between The Buried and Me bring The Blue Nowhere overseas, kicking off a month of European performances on Feb. 19 at London’s Islington Assembly Hall. Tickets are available here.
 
Tommy Rogers says of the upcoming tour: “We haven’t headlined across the U.K. and Europe since 2019, so it feels amazing to finally be going back! In support of our new album, The Blue Nowhere, we’re crafting an eclectic and dynamic setlist that spans our long and diverse catalog. Grab your tickets now and see you next year!”

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Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson have officially revealed plans for a co-headlining North American tour set for this summer. The outing brings together two of rock’s most instantly recognizable figures for a 21-date run that spans the country. The tour launches on August 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida, at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, moves through major cities including Boston, Chicago, and Detroit, and wraps up on September 20 in Concord, California, at Toyota Pavilion at Concord. Joining them on every date will be gold-certified Mongolian metal group The Hu and Los Angeles-based industrial rock veterans Orgy.

Ticket sales will begin with a Citi presale starting Tuesday, January 20 at 10 a.m. local time. Artist presales follow on Wednesday, January 21 at 10 a.m. local time. Additional presales will be available throughout the week before the general public onsale begins Friday, January 23 at 10 a.m. local time.

Citi has been named the official card partner for the Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson tour. Citi cardmembers will be able to purchase presale tickets starting Tuesday, January 20 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, January 22 at 10 p.m. local time via the Citi Entertainment program.

A complete list of confirmed tour dates is expected to be released alongside the ticket rollout.

This summer’s run marks another chapter in a familiar pairing. Zombie and Manson have previously toured together on multiple co-headlining runs, filling amphitheaters and arenas across North America. With both artists returning to the road side by side, the upcoming tour continues a partnership that has already proven its draw with fans nationwide.

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson 2026 Tour Dates:

Aug. 20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^+
Aug. 21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^+
Aug. 23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^+
Aug. 24 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater^+
Aug. 26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^+
Aug. 27 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center^+
Aug. 29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake^+
Aug. 30 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater^+
Sep. 01 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^+
Sep. 02 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^+
Sep. 04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre^+
Sep. 05 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^+
Sep. 06 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center^+
Sep. 09 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^+
Sep. 10 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^+
Sep. 12 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*^+
Sep. 14 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^+
Sep. 16 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest+
Sep. 17 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre^+
Sep. 18 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^+
Sep. 20 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord^+

*not a Live Nation show
^with The Hu
+with Orgy

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Multi-platinum country artist and Staind frontman Aaron Lewis is set to kick off the first leg of his “2026 American Tour” next week. For this run, he will once again be joined by his longtime backing band The Stateliners. The nationwide tour stretches from coast to coast, giving audiences across the U.S. another chance to experience Lewis’s straightforward songwriting style and unvarnished approach to live performance.

Lewis has built a reputation for concerts that feel personal and grounded, leaning heavily into songs shaped by everyday experiences and hard truths. His work continues to resonate with fans who connect to music that reflects real life, real challenges, and a distinctly American perspective. The “2026 American Tour” is expected to include well-known favorites, along with new material scheduled for release later this year.

The tour officially begins on January 22 in Quapaw, Oklahoma. From there, the itinerary includes appearances at notable venues such as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Las Vegas’s Pearl Theater, along with dates across the Midwest, the West Coast, and the Northeast.

Additional details and ticket information are available here.

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners “2026 American Tour” Dates:

Jan. 22 – Quapaw, OK – Downstream Casino Resort
Jan. 23 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
Jan. 27 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
Jan. 28 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
Jan. 30 – Immokalee, FL – Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
Jan. 31 – Okeechobee, FL – Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino
Feb. 1 – Coconut Creek, FL – Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Feb. 6 – Hot Springs, AR – Oaklawn Event Center
Feb. 7 – Lake Charles, LA – Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Feb. 12 – Effingham, IL – Effingham Performance Center
Feb. 13 – Anderson, IN – Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Feb. 14 – Battle Creek, MI – FireKeepers Casino
Feb. 19 – Bloomington, IL – Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 20 – Joliet, IL – Rialto Square Theatre
Feb. 21 – Ottumwa, IA – Bridge View Center
Feb. 26 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
Feb. 27 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Feb. 28 – Lawrenceburg, IN – Hollywood Casino & Hotel
March 6 – Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort
March 7 – Santa Fe, NM – Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
March 11 – West Wendover, NV – Peppermill Concert Hall
March 12 – West Wendover, NV – Peppermill Concert Hall
March 13 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Casino & Resort
March 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Theater
March 17 – Grand Junction, CO – Avalon Theatre
March 19 – Lemoore, CA – Tachi Palace Casino Resort
March 20 – Coachella, CA – Spotlight 29 Casino
March 21 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort
March 24 – Auburn, WA – Muckleshoot Casino Resort
March 25 – Auburn, WA – Muckleshoot Casino Resort
April 9 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
April 10 – Schenectady, NY – M&T Bank Center
April 11 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
April 16 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
April 17 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort
April 18 – Oxon Hill, MD – MGM National Harbor
April 23 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino Resort
April 24 – Norman, OK – Riverwind Casino
April 25 – Poplar Bluff, MO – Black River Coliseum
May 1 – Salado, TX – Johnny’s Steaks + BBQ
May 2 – Bellville, TX – Rock The Country
June 6 – Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live
June 11 – Karlstad, MN – Kick’n Up Kountry 2026
July 10 – Paoli, IN – Castle Knoll Amphitheater
July 11 – Ashland, KY – Rock The Country
July 16 – Lancaster, KY – American Music Theatre
July 18 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino
July 24 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
July 25 – Petros, TN – Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Aug. 12 – Roswell, NM – Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds
Aug. 13 – Canyon, TX – The Lumberyard / Backyard
Aug. 14 – Fort Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas
Aug. 15 – Mulvane, KS – Kansas Star Casino

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The Ballad Of Judas Priest, a new documentary centered on the Grammy-winning English heavy metal pioneers Judas Priest, is set to make its world premiere at the 76th Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival, which runs from February 12 through February 22.

The Berlinale has long been recognized as a major destination for both artistic discovery and wide-reaching entertainment. It stands among the largest public film festivals in the world, drawing tens of thousands of attendees from across the globe each year. For professionals in the film industry and international media, the eleven-day event each February also serves as a key annual meeting point and an essential marketplace.

Since its founding in 1951, the Berlin International Film Festival has carried a distinctive cultural weight. Created during the early years of the Cold War as a “showcase of the free world,” the event was shaped by post-war realities and the experience of a divided city. Over time, the Berlinale evolved into a hub for intercultural dialogue and a platform for films that engage directly with social and political themes. It continues to be regarded as the most politically engaged of the world’s major film festivals.

The documentary is co-directed by filmmaker Sam Dunn alongside Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, marking Morello’s first project as a director. The film explores Judas Priest’s influence on music and culture, emphasizing that their reach extends well beyond heavy metal. Featuring landmark songs such as “Breaking The Law” and “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’”, The Ballad Of Judas Priest focuses on the drive, perseverance, and long-term impact of a band whose story has resonated with fans for decades.

Dunn shared his excitement about the premiere, saying: “Super proud to announce that our Judas Priest doc The Ballad Of Judas Priest will premiere at Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival this February. Beyond excited for all our German metalheads to get the first look.”

Emerging from working-class beginnings in Birmingham, England, Judas Priest rose to become one of the most influential forces in rock music. Often credited as key architects of the heavy metal sound during the 1970s, the band has sold more than 50 million records worldwide and released 19 studio albums. Their achievements were formally recognized in 2022 with induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In 2024, they released Invincible Shield, becoming the first heavy metal band to issue studio albums spaced 50 years apart. That release earned widespread praise and received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance. Later this year, the group will also embark on a co-headlining North American tour alongside Alice Cooper, covering 22 cities.

Reflecting on the project, Judas Priest stated: “We have lived and breathed metal for over five decades, and finally in this documentary we are summoning our congregation to officially witness our lives uncensored, in a never-before-seen way…the cassock comes off, revealing Priest in all its metal glory!”

Morello and Dunn also commented on the broader scope of the film, saying: “While some may know Judas Priest for their huge hits that have shaped the heavy metal genre, there is so much more to their story. Tracing their incredible 50-year journey, this film will capture how Judas Priest both defined the sound and look of metal, but also made it a more inclusive place along the way. We are grateful to the band for allowing us such intimate, unfiltered access to their lives and look forward to bringing this film to the metal masses around the world.”

The Ballad Of Judas Priest is produced by Banger Films and directed by Sam Dunn and Tom Morello. Producers include Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, with executive producers Tom Morello, Rick Krim, Sheila Stepanek, and Jayne Andrews. Additional executive producers include Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, and Abby Davis for Sony Music Vision, along with Sylvia Rhone for Epic Records. The documentary is presented and distributed by Sony Music Vision.

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New Orleans thrash metal veterans EXHORDER have announced a U.S. headlining run set to kick off later this month. The “Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026” winter trek launches January 29 in Lafayette, Louisiana and runs through February 22 in Hobart, Indiana. Support on select dates will come from LUICIDAL, RINGWORM, PHOBIA, and SLOWHOLE.

Commenting on the upcoming tour, vocalist Kyle Thomas said: “It’s about that time, y’all! 2026 is here, and we are back to work. Joining us will be the legends that are Luicidal, Ringworm, and Phobia! Up and comers Slowhole will also be on this tour for the entire run, and you do not want to miss them. Luicidal and Ringworm will be on select dates, so consider accordingly when you obtain your tickets. As always, we will be performing a little something from all four albums, so come on out and say hello!”

EXHORDER have also shared a live video of “The Tale Of Unsound Minds,” captured by Mike Holderbeast at the Fillmore in New Orleans last April, showcasing the band’s still-ferocious live attack in support of their latest album, Defectum Omnium.

Forged in 1986, EXHORDER’s career has been as influential as it has been turbulent. After a 27-year hiatus following their final Roadrunner Records release in 1992, the band returned in 2019 with Mourn The Southern Skies, widely hailed as one of metal’s strongest comeback albums. Despite lineup changes and setbacks caused by the pandemic, EXHORDER pushed forward and released Defectum Omnium in 2024. Produced by the band and mixed by Jens Bogren, the album marked a renewed focus on the savage roots that first defined EXHORDER’s sound.

At the time of the album’s release, BLABBERMOUTH.NET praised the record, writing that EXHORDER “still have the power to make metal folk disregard their own safety,” adding that Defectum Omnium “spits, it snarls, it has more killer riffs than seems strictly necessary.” Other outlets echoed the sentiment, cementing the album as one of the band’s strongest statements to date.

EXHORDER “Unforeseen Circumstances” Tour 2026:

Jan. 29 – Lafayette, LA – Freetown Boom Boom Room *
Jan. 30 – McAllen, TX – Cine El Rey **
Jan. 31 – Austin, TX – The Lost Well **
Feb. 1 – Dallas, TX – Trees **
Feb. 2 – El Paso, TX – RockHouse **
Feb. 3 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
Feb. 4 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
Feb. 5 – Las Vegas, NV – The Dive Bar
Feb. 6 – Ventura, CA – VMH
Feb. 7 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
Feb. 9 – Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
Feb. 10 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
Feb. 11 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
Feb. 12 – Everett, WA – Tony V’s
Feb. 13 – Tacoma, WA – Airport Tavern
Feb. 14 – Boise, ID – The Shredder
Feb. 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High
Feb. 16 – Denver, CO – HQ
Feb. 18 – Springfield, MO – The Regency **
Feb. 19 – Lombard, IL – WCSC ***
Feb. 20 – Madison, WI – Annex ***
Feb. 21 – Covington, KY – Madison Live ***
Feb. 22 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater ***

* No LUICIDAL or PHOBIA
** No LUICIDAL
*** RINGWORM, PHOBIA, SLOWHOLE

Tickets for all dates are on sale now.

Veteran rock vocalist John Corabi, widely recognized for his commanding voice and long résumé with bands such as Mötley Crüe, The Dead Daisies, Union, and The Scream, is set to join Tom Keifer of Cinderella for select dates throughout the spring and summer touring season. Tickets for most of the scheduled shows are expected to go on sale this Friday, January 16.

Corabi recently marked a new chapter in his career by performing his first show under the “John Corabi & Friends” banner on December 30, 2025, at Basement East in Nashville, Tennessee. For that performance, he handled vocals and guitar, backed by an experienced lineup that included Michael Devin of The Dead Daisies and Whitesnake on bass and vocals, Paul Taylor from Winger on keyboards, guitar, and vocals, Jeremy Asbrock of Ace Frehley on guitar and vocals, Troy Luccketta of Tesla on drums, and Marti Frederiksen, known for his work with Steven Tyler, on guitar and vocals.

As previously reported, Corabi will release his debut full-length solo album, New Day, on April 24, 2026, through Frontiers Music Srl.

New Day represents his first complete solo album made up entirely of original material. The record was tracked in Nashville during the summer of 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen, whose credits include work with Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, and Buckcherry. Musically, the album blends classic 1970s rock, soul, and blues influences into a sound that feels grounded and personal rather than nostalgic.

Beyond being a simple solo release, New Day functions as Corabi’s own statement on the lasting power of rock music. The album focuses on melody, feel, and honesty, with performances that emphasize commitment and authenticity from start to finish.

John Corabi supporting Tom Keifer Dates:

May 07 – Penn’s Peak – Jim Thorpe, PA
May 08 – Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts – Patchogue, NY
May 09 – Sharkey’s Event Center – Liverpool, NY
May 14 – EPIC Event Center – Green Bay, WI
May 15 – Medina Entertainment Center – Medina, MN
May 29 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN (with Buckcherry)
Jul. 09 – The Cotillion Ballroom – Wichita, KS
Jul. 10 – The Family Arena – Saint Charles, MO (with Buckcherry)
Jul. 11 – Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK

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LAMB OF GOD Announce New Album Into Oblivion, Drop Title Track And Video

Richmond, Virginia metal heavyweights LAMB OF GOD have announced the release of their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion, due out March 13 via Epic Records. The record marks the band’s first full-length release in four years and finds the longtime metal titans embracing their status as veterans with nothing left to prove.

To coincide with the announcement, LAMB OF GOD have unveiled the album’s punishing title track, “Into Oblivion,” along with an official music video directed by Tom Flynn and Mike Watts. The song delivers the band’s trademark groove-driven aggression, paired with psychologically charged and socially reflective lyrics that continue vocalist Randy Blythe’s uncompromising approach.

Speaking about the creative mindset behind the album, guitarist Mark Morton said the band felt free from outside pressure while writing the material. “For me, the album is about having the space to breathe creatively and not feeling like we have to keep up with any trend or expectation,” Morton explained. “It feels nice to be untethered from any agenda beyond rallying around the notion of, ‘Let’s just make music that we think is cool,’ which is really where it all started.”

Blythe was more blunt when discussing the album’s title and themes. “Because that’s where we’re heading,” he said of Into Oblivion. “In general, the album is about the ongoing and rapid breakdown of the social contract, particularly here in America. Things are acceptable now that would’ve horrified people just 20 years ago.”

In the lead-up to today’s announcement, LAMB OF GOD released two new tracks that previewed the album’s scope. “Sepsis,” the band’s first new song since 2022, paid tribute to the early ’90s Richmond underground scene that helped shape their sound. Consequence praised the track’s slower, crushing pace, noting that Morton’s riffs were “bruising,” while comparing Blythe’s vocal delivery to “a heavy metal Nick Cave.” The follow-up single, “Parasocial Christ,” leaned into classic LAMB OF GOD territory, earning Revolver’s description as an “anti-tech thrasher.”

Into Oblivion was produced and mixed by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur and recorded across several locations tied closely to the band’s history. Drums were tracked in Richmond, Virginia, guitars and bass were recorded at Morton’s home studio, and Blythe laid down his vocals at the legendary Total Access Studio in Redondo Beach, California — known for classic recordings by BLACK FLAG, HÜSKER DÜ, and DESCENDENTS.

Album pre-orders are available now, including multiple limited-edition vinyl variants and signed copies. An unannounced first pressing was quietly posted on the band’s website earlier this week and sold out immediately.

In support of the album, LAMB OF GOD will kick off the North American Into Oblivion Tour on March 17.

Into Oblivion track listing:

1. Into Oblivion
2. Parasocial Christ
3. Sepsis
4. The Killing Floor
5. El Vacío
6. St. Catherine’s Wheel
7. Blunt Force Blues
8. Bully
9. A Thousand Years
10. Devise/Destroy

Into Oblivion arrives March 13 via Epic Records.

– January 15th, 2026 –

New Video / Single Now Playing + Pre-Orders Available

Photo by Adam Zaspel

Watch / stream THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE’s “The Dead Ones” HERE

Pennsylvania metal merchants THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE will release their eighth full-length, The Dead Ones, on April 17th!

Intense and intensely personal, The Dead Ones marks the THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE‘s Metal Blade Records debut. For the ten original tracks of pulverizing deathcore produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Pennsylvania’s Atrium Audio, the band focused on the guitar, bass, and drum tones as well as the mix/master to achieve what guitarist Wyatt McLaughlin calls, “a super-thick sonic output and ‘rolling-tank’-like feel.”

Four stellar guests are featured on the album – “Make It To Heaven” includes David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm, Nate Johnson (ex-Fit For An Autopsy) appears on “Rat Trap,” “Dollar To A Dime” has Alan Grnja of Distant, and “XXXXXXXXXX” features original THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE vocalist Storm Strope.

In creating The Dead Ones, “everyone took what we learned from the past two releases and assembled what we thought would bring out the best of us,” reflects McLaughlin. “We examined all of THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE’s past work as well focused on how our fanbase digested and connected with our music. Focusing from the flow of structure all the way to every single word that was used. We have delivered a ten-song thriller that will bellow out through the ages.”

The Dead Ones was recorded with a six-string baritone Viper from ESP-LTD tuned to Drop F, the same tuning used on the band’s 2012 Warpath EP. To elevate the intensity, the band also used an Earthquaker Devices Sunn O))) and Keeley Octa Psi drop tune pedal on certain sections.

Lyrically, The Dead Ones follows 2024′s acclaimed No Name Graves full-length in the theme of death and rebirth, but in contrast, is directly focused on the human experience and the band members’ own struggles. Title track and first single, “The Dead Ones,” is specifically about how the actions of humanity can take an individual’s actual innate humanity away. McLaughlin elaborates, “We all know that feeling. The piercing desire to be able to have one more conversation or final words with a loved one who has passed. ‘The Dead Ones’ explores this in an illuminated way through the delivery of a sonic séance, where the realization that in becoming a vessel for the dead, darkness and light both demand their due.”

Watch THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE‘s video for “The Dead Ones” HERE.

The Dead Ones will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

Tan Smoke (US)
Purple Marbled (US)
Grey Black Marbled (EU – Ltd. 300)
Metallic Silver w/ Purple and Blue Smoke (EU – Ltd. 250)
Silver Black Melt (EU – Ltd. 250)

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/tltsol

The Dead Ones Track Listing:
01. The Dead Ones
02. Make It to Heaven (feat. David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm)
03. Rat Trap (feat. Nate Johnson)
04. Freak Reflection
05.1-800-DO YOU WANT TO DIE?
06. Stiletto
07. Stereo
08. Dollar to a Dime (feat. Alan Grnja of Distant)
09. Corruption Concerto
10. XXXXXXXXXX (feat. Storm Strope)

Later this month, THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE will join Left To Suffer on their North American Winter tour. The three-week journey runs from January 22nd in Atlanta, Georgia through February 22nd in Dallas, Texas. Additional support will be provided by Fr3ak as well as Your Spirit Dies and LarcɆnia RoɆ on select dates. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed shows below.

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, Your Spirit Dies:
1/22/2026 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
1/23/2026 Conduit – Winter Park, FL
1/24/2026 Oscura – Tampa, FL
1/26/2026 Radio Room – Greenville, SC
1/28/2026 Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC
1/29/2026 Metro Music Hall – Baltimore, MD
1/30/2026 Meadows – New York, NY
1/31/2026 Palladium – Worcester, MA
2/01/2026 Empire Live Underground – Albany, NY
2/03/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
2/04/2026 Garrison – Toronto, ON
w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, LarcɆnia RoɆ:
2/05/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
2/06/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
2/07/2026 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN
2/08/2026 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI
2/10/2026 Marquis – Denver, CO
2/11/2026 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
2/12/2026 Launchpad – Mesa, AZ
2/13/2026 Glass House – Pomona, CA
2/14/2026 Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA
2/15/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA
2/17/2026 Eagle Hall – Las Vegas, NV
2/19/2026 Vibes Underground – San Antonio, TX
2/20/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
2/21/2026 The Secret Group – Houston, TX
2/22/2026 Puzzles Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE:
Wyatt McLaughlin – guitars
Tyler Beam – vocals
Andrew Petway – bass
Dylan Potts – drums

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