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  • Avatar – Confirm European Tour Dates

    Avatar are thrilled to announce a headline tour across Europe in late 2026. The Danish death metal band Neckbreakker will serves as support on all dates.
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  • Danish IRON MAIDEN Super-Fan RASMUS STAVNSBORG Has Attended Over 300 Concerts & Amassed A 10,000-Item Collection Across Six Rooms

    According to Danish newspaper Sjaellandske Nyheder, Rasmus Stavnsborg, 53, from SolrĂžd, Denmark, is the owner of what is believed to be the world’s largest collection of Iron Maiden memorabilia. More than 10,000 items dedicated to the legendary British heavy metal band are spread across six rooms of his villa in SolrĂžd Strand — floor to ceiling with memorabilia, pinball machines, a homemade Iron Maiden bar, drums, incense sticks, and countless other objects, all featuring the band’s iconic mascot, Eddie.

    Stavnsborg first dreamed of creating his own version of a Hard Rock CafĂ© as a child after visiting the famous restaurant chain — only his would be devoted entirely to Iron Maiden. The collection originally occupied a 100-square-meter basement in the family’s former home in Karlslunde. Around 12 years ago, it outgrew the space, prompting Stavnsborg, his partner, and daughter to move to SolrĂžd Strand, where the collection grew from around 5,000 items to more than 10,000.

    Among the most unusual items is a cigarette butt once smoked by former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno. Stavnsborg and his friends retrieved it after meeting Di’Anno at a bar. “He asked what on Earth we were doing and what we were going to use it for. We just said we were going to clone him one day when he died, and then he shook his head and said we were some strange idiots,” Stavnsborg recalls. Di’Anno died in 2024.

    The stories behind the objects are as important to Stavnsborg as the objects themselves. “If I just wanted to buy things to plaster the place with Iron Maiden stuff, that would be the easiest thing in the world. But I like that things have a story, whether it’s personal or connected to the band,” he says. “A hunter hangs dead animals on the walls. I hang Iron Maiden things on the walls that I’ve hunted around the world.”

    Stavnsborg has attended more than 300 Iron Maiden concerts since first seeing the band at Copenhagen’s KB Hallen in 1988. During the band’s 2006 “A Matter of Life and Death” tour, his dedication earned him an official “Super Fan Pass” granting him free admission to every concert on the tour. “I was completely overwhelmed. It’s an insane recognition to get from a band,” he says.

    Stavnsborg appears in the new documentary Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, which premiered in early May and explores the band’s history and the devotion of fans around the world. His plans this year include shows in Sweden, Denmark, Paris, London, Los Angeles, Peru, and Ecuador, with a hike to Machu Picchu also on the itinerary. “We experience the world together, and it brings us closer together as a family,” he says.

    The post Danish IRON MAIDEN Super-Fan RASMUS STAVNSBORG Has Attended Over 300 Concerts & Amassed A 10,000-Item Collection Across Six Rooms appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

  • The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

    Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to members on Spotify and Apple Music, updated throughout the week.)

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  • Nothing’s New In-Studio Session For KEXP Released

    They ran through a five-song set.

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  • Live Review: Alphawhores – Manchester

    Live Review: Alphawhores – Kamera, Manchester

    21st May 2025
    Support: BLDSUGR
    Words: Matthew Williams

    One of the many joys about going to festivals, is the depth of bands that are available to watch, however, that also means that there will be inevitable clashes. Armed with that knowledge, I went to watch a different band on Sunday afternoon at Desertfest, as I knew that I had the pleasure of seeing Alphawhores later in the week.

    It appeared that a few others had applied my weekend logic, as we piled upstairs into Lloyd & Platt and Kamera in Chorlton for a night of music. Now, take a breath and some ear plugs if you get to see support BLDSUGR, as my word, does singer Lolly have a set of lungs on her. Whether its soft mellow moments or barking out some high-pitched squeals, she certainly gives it her all in an animated fashion.

    The Birmingham trio, with Leigh on guitar and Jake on drums, have a unique sound based around punk, doom and gothic melodies, allowing Lolly to apply her full vocal range, and as a person with “a master’s in literature” which she never shuts up about apparently, they are a quirky bunch. With songs like “S.W.R.M” and “The Depths” they tell a mixed bag of stories as the singer expresses herself fully.

    There are elements of 90’s grunge in some songs, but I felt that the high-pitched squeals were a bit over the top and unnecessary on times, because she has a good and varied tone, used in a very theatrical way. “Mania” and “Carmilla” have a cool punk vibe to the guitar riff, before she explains about the viral success of “The Ant Burns Under the Magnifying Glass”. They finish off with “I’m Not The Same” and a new song of their upcoming EP called “The Fields” which sums up their feistiness perfectly.

    Ambling up through the crowd, Alphawhores just look so damn cool as they walk onto the stage. They have a few mic issues to begin with but Massiel shouts out “How you doing guys?” just before Juan Carlos says, “we are Alphawhores from a small country called Panama” and they lead with “Same Team”.

    They are an intriguing duo, as they blend stoner/sludge but with shifting melodies and emotional vocals from both. The cymbals are certainly getting a working over from Massiel who is constantly smiling as he sings and plays drums. “You Could have been Something (But instead You are You)” has some wonderful, harmonised vocals with a small drum fill midway that mixes well with the guitar riffs. “T-REX Masseuse” has a trippy beginning and her vocal gets lost a bit in the mix at times, but the smooth heavy solo is a pleasure to watch.

    They play my two favourite songs next with “House of Doom” having a sumptuous introduction, leading to a haunting yet seductive vocal. The guitar part is equally wonderful ahead of “Pirate Mode” which due a broken drumstick, is re-started, but the meaner, moodier notes aid the zippier transitions with the guitar at times sounding like a bass. They dedicate their next song, “I Can Manage” in an ironic way possibly, who knows, to the crew and management team, and the dual vocals work powerfully alongside some bluesy sounding rhythms.

    They are certainly one of those bands who bring a fresh and distinctive sound to the scene, as a fuzzy guitar tone from Juan Carlos emerges on “The Glass Between Us” alongside a heavier and hypnotic drumbeat. “Beautiful Music, Awful Person” is a quite beautiful track, and I was intrigued by Juan Carlos playing with some buttons on top of his Orange Amp Head, as they alter his sound impressively.

    Then, they change instruments for a few songs and immediately Massiel’s vocal is more dynamic as he sings the wonderful “Days of Sin” followed by “Raw Nerve”. They switch back after two songs, but it’s great to see the skillset of both musicians and shows how they understand each other and their instruments. “Bloodsport” elevates their music to new levels, with awesome soundscapes over the vocal range.

    The show has demonstrated what happens when two people work harmoniously as one, and just before they finish with “Stay Normal” they end by telling us they’ve started writing their third album and will be back. And on this evidence, they’ll be playing in bigger venues than this next time.

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  • Channel Tres – “Pop Pop”

    A couple of months ago, Compton club funkateer Channel Tres flipped the Crystal Waters classic “100% Pure Love” on his single “Medicine.” Today, he’s got another new track. As far as I know, this one doesn’t interpolate any early-’90s bangers, though it does have some of that feeling. It’s a heady house track with a


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  • Welcome to the Freakshow: Avatar Announce Massive ‘Don’t Go In The Forest’ 2026 European Headline Tour

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    STREAM THE METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY BELOW:

    After a global summer spent supporting Metallica on their record-breaking stadium run and dominating the European festival circuit, the Swedish kings of theatrical metal are reclaiming their own stage. Avatar have officially announced the “Don’t Go In The Forest ’26” tour—a massive headlining trek across Europe and the U.K. set for this November and December. Joined by rising Danish death metal outfit Neckbreakker, the tour marks the final chapter of a monumental year that has seen the band ascend to the absolute top of the heavy metal hierarchy.

    “Better Than Ever”: The Winter of Avatar

    Lead singer Johannes Eckerström, the charismatic mastermind behind the band’s clown-faced persona, is promising a show specifically designed to combat the “cold, wet, and dark” reality of European winters.

    “We all know what it’s like, and we know exactly what you’ll need,” Eckerström said in an official statement. “This time around, we will do everything within our power to make you feel lucky to participate. We live by but one ethos: Better than ever.”

    The tour follows the overwhelming success of their tenth studio album, Don’t Go In The Forest, which was released last October via Black Waltz Records. Produced by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther), the record further solidified the band’s uncanny ability to blend melodic death metal with groove, hard rock, and avant-garde theater.

    Check It Out – Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström Dives Deep Into ‘Don’t Go in the Forest’ on The Loaded Radio Podcast

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    A Legacy of Stability and Chart-Topping Power

    Avatar remains one of the most consistent units in metal. Formed in 2001, the lineup of Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson has remained nearly unchanged for over a decade.

    This stability has translated into major commercial success. Their previous effort, Dance Devil Dance, featured the hit single “The Dirt I’m Buried In,” which topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. With Don’t Go In The Forest, the band has doubled down on their signature “freakshow” aesthetic, pushing their theatrical production to its most ambitious limits yet.

    Ticket Information and Tour Routing

    Tickets for the headlining run go on sale Tuesday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m. local time with tickets available at this location. Given the band’s current momentum after the Metallica tour, fans are encouraged to act quickly, as many of these mid-sized theater venues are expected to sell out immediately.

    Also Recommended – [WATCH] “This Album Is Why I Stopped Cutting My Hair”: Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström Reveals His 3 Most Important Records

    Avatar ‘Don’t Go In The Forest ’26’ Tour Dates:

    • Nov. 20 – Wolverhampton, England – KK’s Steelmill
    • Nov. 21 – Southampton, England – O2 Guildhall
    • Nov. 22 – Cardiff, Wales – Depot
    • Nov. 24 – Dublin, Ireland – National Stadium
    • Nov. 25 – Belfast, N. Ireland – Limelight
    • Nov. 27 – Norwich, England – UEA
    • Nov. 28 – Newcastle, England – Northumbria Uni
    • Nov. 29 – Edinburgh, Scotland – Corn Exchange
    • Dec. 01 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Gashouder
    • Dec. 03 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle
    • Dec. 05 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra Red
    • Dec. 06 – Prague, Czechia – Sasazu
    • Dec. 08 – Innsbruck, Austria – Musichall
    • Dec. 09 – Linz, Austria – Posthof
    • Dec. 10 – Ulm, Germany – Roxy
    • Dec. 11 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
    • Dec. 12 – ZĂŒrich, Switzerland – Komplex
    • Dec. 13 – Frankfurt, Germany – Zoom
    • Dec. 15 – Padova, Italy – Hall
    • Dec. 16 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Cvetlicarna
    • Dec. 17 – Zagreb, Croatia – Boogaloo
    • Dec. 18 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Majestic Music Club
    • Dec. 19 – WrocƂaw, Poland – A2
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    FAQ: Avatar ‘Don’t Go In The Forest’ Tour

    When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for all November and December 2026 dates go on sale on May 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time.

    Who is supporting Avatar on this tour? Danish death metal band Neckbreakker has been confirmed as the sole support act for the entire European leg.

    What is the band’s latest album? Avatar’s tenth studio album, Don’t Go In The Forest, was released in October 2025 and serves as the primary inspiration for this tour’s production and setlist.

    STAY LOUD: Catch the full breakdown of Avatar’s touring schedule and our review of ‘Don’t Go In The Forest’ on the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast with Scott Penfold. Visit LoadedRadio.com or download our free app now.

    TL;DR:

    Swedish metal titans Avatar have announced a 23-date European headlining tour for late 2026. The trek follows their massive summer run with Metallica and supports their latest album ‘Don’t Go In The Forest.’ Tickets go on sale May 26.

    Will Avatar’s theatrical production be too big for these theater stages after playing stadiums with Metallica, or is the intimate “freakshow” exactly what the fans need? Let us know in the comments.

    The post Welcome to the Freakshow: Avatar Announce Massive ‘Don’t Go In The Forest’ 2026 European Headline Tour appeared first on Loaded Radio.

  • DIMMU BORGIR – unleash new video “As Seen In The Unseen”

    Norwegian extreme metal titans DIMMU BORGIR today unleash Grand Serpent Rising, their long-awaited new studio album and first full-length release in eight years since Eonian.Formed in 1993 by guitarist Sven “Silenoz” Kopperud and vocalist Stian “Shagrath” Thoresen during the height of Norway’s second-wave black metal movement, DIMMU BORGIR have never rushed the creative process — and the crushing weight and cinematic scope of Grand Serpent Rising prove […]

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  • Pearl Jam Have Found A New Drummer To Replace Matt Cameron

    Though they are currently enjoying the mystery and speculation over who it is.

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  • YOUR SPIRIT DIES Presents “Whispers In Omen” Video; It Is Well
 EP From South Carolina Metal/Hardcore Group Out Now On MNRK Heavy

    South Carolina metal/hardcore goliaths YOUR SPIRIT DIES are pleased to present their video for “Whispers In Omen.” The track comes by way of the band’s It Is Well
 EP, out today on MNRK Heavy! Watch YOUR SPIRIT DIES’ “Whispers In Omen” video HERE. Watch YOUR SPIRIT DIES’ previously released video for opening track, “Starless,” HERE. It Is Well
 is out now. Preview/purchase the EP HERE. […]

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