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The lineup however remains pending.

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Converge are having a pretty busy year. After releasing two new albums already, Love Is Not Enough and Hum Of Hurt, they’ve now also announced a special event: Saddest Day 2026: A Converge Curated Event. The lineup also includes Cave In, Emma Ruth Rundle, Chat Pile, Baroness, Agriculture, among others.
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Kiss have unveiled a packed schedule of activities for the second edition of KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas, which returns to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas from November 13-15.

The event follows last year’s successful debut, which attracted fans from all 50 U.S. states and 32 countries. Created in partnership with co-producers Pophouse, Vibee and Topeka, the gathering will once again bring members of the Kiss Army together for a weekend centered around the band’s legacy and its members.

One of the biggest draws is that KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas will feature the only live Kiss performances scheduled anywhere in the world during 2026. Attendees will also have opportunities to interact with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer through a variety of exclusive fan experiences.

Among the newly announced activities is “Gene Simmons’s Private KISS Collection Show & Tell”, where Gene Simmons will showcase rare memorabilia and share stories from his personal archive alongside “KISSbySienna” host Sienna Hernandez.

Food will take center stage during “Paul Stanley’s KISS Cook-Off”, which sees Paul Stanley preparing one of his signature dishes while fans attempt to recreate it with assistance from Chef Colin. Participants will compete for the title of Cook-Off champion.

Music fans can step into the spotlight during “Tommy Thayer’s KISS Army Live Band Karaoke”. The event will feature Tommy Thayer on guitar, backed by Ace Frehley‘s solo band, while attendees perform classic Kiss songs and hear stories behind some of the band’s most recognizable riffs and tracks.

Meanwhile, “Eric Singer’s KISS Kruiser Drum Off + Q&A” will give fans the opportunity to sit behind the drum kit and compete in a guest drum challenge judged by Eric Singer. The session will also include a fan Q&A moderated by Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni.

Last year’s event featured acoustic and electric performances from Kiss, marking the band’s first live appearances together since ending its farewell tour in 2023. Fans also attended question-and-answer sessions with all four members, longtime manager Doc McGhee, producers Bob Ezrin and Eddie Kramer, photographer Lynn Goldsmith, and Kiss Army founders Bill Starkey and Jay Evans.

Building on those experiences, organizers are introducing an expanded “KISSperience” this year. The program will include artist panels, Q&A sessions, a Kiss look-alike contest, karaoke events, “Ask Doc” sessions with Doc McGhee, meet-and-greets, late-night DJs, interactive exhibits, merchandise shopping opportunities and a “Future Of KISS” panel. Renowned Kiss photographer Barry Levine is also scheduled to appear.

The weekend will feature two unmasked performances from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, giving fans a rare chance to see the band in a smaller setting.

Additional performances will include an Ace Frehley all-star tribute featuring guest appearances from members of Kiss and other surprise performers. The lineup also includes Night Ranger, former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel, and Chris Jericho‘s Kiss tribute band Kuarantine. Other appearances will come from the Rock And Roll Over Kiss tribute band, radio personality Tommy London, and School Of Rock.

Festivities begin on November 12 with an official pre-party featuring Enuff Z’Nuff, the Ace Frehley Band performing a “Tribute To Ace”, including material from Rock And Roll Over, and Beasto Blanco, fronted by longtime Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric.

The event also serves as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rock And Roll Over, one of Kiss‘s most successful releases.

More activities are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Fans purchasing packages will receive access to performances, premium theater seating, exclusive Kiss gifts and other benefits. A limited number of packages will also include photo opportunities with members of the band.

Tickets go on sale May 5, while Kiss Army VIP members will receive access to a special pre-sale beginning April 30. Previous KISS Kruise attendees and Kiss Army members will also receive early access before general ticket sales open.

The Las Vegas event follows 11 previous Kiss-branded cruises that departed from Los Angeles, Miami and New Orleans. Last year’s transition from KISS Army Storms Vegas to KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas marked a new chapter for the fan gathering, celebrating both the band’s 50-year history and the 50th anniversary of the Kiss Army. The 2025 edition featured unmasked performances from Kiss alongside appearances from Quiet Riot, Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Bruce Kulick, Sebastian Bach, Black ‘N Blue, Kuarantine, School Of Rock and others.

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There’s a surfeit of post-punk bands these days; it can be hard to stand out. That’s not a problem for Sweeping Promises, though. The first You Say I Romanticize single “Shooting Shadows” was a memorable banger, and its followup “Cocoon” is even better.

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Last month, Shannon Lay announced her new album Past The Veil and shared the title track. Now, the LA singer-songwriter is releasing a lush, placid new single called “Horizons.”

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Indian / Canadian black-death mystics Nirriti present their debut album. Following the 2020 EP that ignited quite a blaze in the underground; I hold high expectations for this LP. Out via Iron Bonehead Productions on June 19th.

Serene strings and samples begin our journey of esoteric terror and violence. Noise, percussion, vicious dissonance; Nirriti make their presence felt with a volatile and convulsive concoction of twisted malevolence. The clanking of the bass cuts gloriously through the piercing guitar assault to give a real body to the mix which is intense and claustrophobic. Vocally the reverberate cacophony is perfectly suited to the trepanning instrumental fury. While the abyssal mix is raw and harsh; there is plenty of strength and everything is hard-hitting while retaining that sparse and discordant quality. The opening moments of this record are a lesson in hostility and extremity where both are pushed to the pinnacle.

At 44 minutes in length, this is a cumbersome album for the style. With a lot of aural torture that is all over the place and yet unified by this savage pulsating heart that dissolves into itself only to take new form; it is not an easy or straightforward listen. This is probably as far into noise territory as I personally venture, but the guitar work, inhuman drumming and vocals are unmistakably of the most deranged metallic constellations. Expect a cacophony of metaphysical upheaval that will certainly leave a mark.

This album is an overwhelming onslaught of bestial carnage. Blackened death metal noise with no limits. If you are curious how far into the extreme metal can be taken, this is a pretty good answer. It’s a bit less riff oriented than the likes of Tetragrammacide but has its own style that will certainly appeal to those into the more chaotic and feral corners of musical barbarism.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fear Equation Announces Debut Full-Length Album Victims of the Future Out June 19, 2026
Progressive Heavy Metal Project Blends Traditional Metal, Thrash, and Melancholic Rock Influences
Fear Equation, the heavy metal and progressive metal project founded by Brandon DeLanzo in 2019, is set to release its highly anticipated debut full-length album, Victims of the Future , on June 19, 2026.
Combining the power and precision of traditional heavy metal and thrash with progressive songwriting and melancholic rock textures, Victims of the Future showcases Fear Equation’s unique approach to modern metal. Drawing inspiration from legendary acts such as Evergrey, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Opeth, the album delivers a dynamic listening experience filled with soaring melodies, crushing riffs, introspective atmospheres, and memorable hooks.
“The first full-length album by Fear Equation. This release blends the sounds of traditional metal and thrash metal and mixes a healthy dose of melancholic rock,” says founder Brandon DeLanzo.
Since its formation, Fear Equation has focused on crafting music that balances technical musicianship with emotional depth. Victims of the Future represents the culmination of years of songwriting and artistic development, resulting in a record that appeals to fans of both classic and progressive metal alike.
The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Adam Kephart at Second Guest Studios, bringing clarity and power to Fear Equation’s ambitious sonic vision.
As an independent and unsigned artist, Fear Equation continues to forge its own path, delivering authentic metal rooted in tradition while embracing progressive influences and modern production.
Album Details:
Artist: Fear Equation
Album: Victims of the Future
Release Date: June 19, 2026
Genre: Heavy Metal / Progressive Metal
For Fans Of: Evergrey, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Opeth
Label: Independent / Unsigned
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