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Anthrax release “Everybody’s Got A Plan” video
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No Fire Alarm Needed. That Was Just Blackberry Smoke at The Steelhouse
DEAN BIRKHEIMER | Go Venue Magazine
The sounds of Georgia, (Go Dawgs), found a welcome home in Omaha, Nebraska on August 6, 2026, as Blackberry Smoke brought their signature blend of Southern rock to The Steelhouse. Before the headliners took the stage, guitar virtuoso Trey Hensley warmed up the crowd with a dazzling solo display.
Some guitarists play fast. Others play with feeling. Trey Hensley does both. He delivered a performance that was as technically dazzling as it was deeply soulful. From the moment he stepped on stage with his signature Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e SE acoustic by Taylor Guitars, it was obvious the audience was in the presence of one of the finest acoustic musicians performing today. His set showcased material from his outstanding newest album, Can’t Outrun the Blues. The songs translated beautifully to the live setting, highlighting his exceptional songwriting while giving him plenty of opportunities to demonstrate the remarkable guitar work that has earned him widespread acclaim.
Hensley’s career has been turning heads since he was just 11 years old, when he made his first public appearance on the Grand Ole Opry alongside Marty Stuart and bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs. Since then, Hensley has built an impressive résumé, earned two International Bluegrass Music Association Guitar Player of the Year awards while also added a GRAMMY® Award to his accomplishments when, as a member of The Taj Mahal Sextet, Swingin’ Live at The Church in Tulsa won Best Traditional Blues Album at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Throughout the performance, Hensley demonstrated why he is considered one of the premier acoustic guitarists of his generation. The crowd may not have been large, but the response they gave was gigantic.
Blackberry Smoke created a loose, good-time atmosphere by providing a gritty Southern rock sound full of blistering guitar work and big harmonies.
From the opening notes, the Atlanta based band had the Steelhouse crowd locked in. Frontman Charlie Starr and company moved effortlessly between hard driving Southern rockers, bluesy grooves and the band’s more reflective moments.
One of the night’s most memorable moments came when the band decided to give the fans something they hadn’t necessarily planned on. “Son of the Bourbon” wasn’t on the original set list, but a group of persistent fans had brought a sign requesting the song. Blackberry Smoke noticed and rather than ignore the plea, they rewarded the dedication by playing it. It was a perfect example of the connection between the band and its audience. “Train Train,” the classic Blackfoot cover was arguably the song of the night, delivering the kind of raw, rowdy energy that makes a live cover memorable.
The evening also featured a special collaboration with opening act Trey Hensley, who returned to the stage to join Blackberry Smoke for “White Freight Liner.” Hensley’s acoustic guitar picking and unmistakable bluegrass influence added another dimension to the performance.
Omaha didn’t just get a Blackberry Smoke concert. It got a party and judging by the smiles leaving the building, nobody was in a hurry for it to end.
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Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy & Motionless In White headlining Bloodstock 2027
Bloodstock has confirmed the first 27 bands for its 2027 fest, with around 100 more bands still to be announced -
THE PINEAPPLE THIEF Announce New Studio Album “Far And Wide” & Launches Video For Single “New World Order”
Progressive art-rockers The Pineapple Thief are excited to announce that their brand new studio album Far and Wide will be released via InsideOutMusic on the 9th October 2026. On this latest record, The Pineapple Thief feel more like a rock band than ever. Still progressive. Still masters of spine-tingling atmosphere. Still attuned to the strange, troubled world around us. And now, a decade and seven albums on from the arrival of Gavin Harrison on drums – and newly signed to InsideOut Records – they capture the chemistry, road miles and bigger stages of the last few years.
Coinciding with this announcement is the launch of the hard-hitting single “New World Order”, complete with a striking video by longtime collaborator George Laycock at Black Tide Productions.
Far and Wide is the sound of a group with dreamlike complexity at their fingertips, channelling it into hard-hitting, incisive songs.
“We realised, for instance, that you don’t need more than two guitar parts at any one time,” frontman/founder Bruce Soord says. “You know, ’why have we got four or five guitars? Why have we got six-part harmonies when there’s only three of us singing?’ We deliberately created those constraints, because we thought, ‘we’re a rock band, there’s five of us on stage, this is what we should be about in the studio.’”
“You do start to imagine what a song would look like on a stage, and sometimes that does influence the arrangement,” Harrison adds. “Like, ‘this would be amazing live when we do this, if this section just went into this other thing’, and you can picture it with the lights and the atmosphere on stage.”
It’s a fitting mindset for Far And Wide’s powerful, immersive tracklist. You’ll find vignettes of a society in turmoil here. Moral courage in the face of adversity. Personal loss and its ripples. Points that intensify the foundations laid by 2024’s It Leads To This, in which the band contemplated all that the next generation stood to inherit.
Far and Wide will arrive on several formats, including a Ltd 2CD & Blu-ray artbook which includes the bonus track ‘Daylight’, as well as a second CD of instrumentals and a blu-ray featuring Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD 5.1 Surround Sound & 24/48 Stereo Mixes. The album will also be available as a Special Edition CD Digipak, Gatefold LP (in several colour variants) & digitally as both stereo & Dolby Atmos. All formats feature the striking cover image of an abstract sculpture by the late Michael Schoenholtz, father of Harrison’s longtime partner Hannah.
The band will follow the release of the album with a headline North American tour to take place in late 2026. The full list of dates is as follows:
Nov. 17th Washington DC – Howard Theater
Nov. 19th Philadelphia PA – Theatre of Living Arts
Nov. 20th New York City NY – Gramercy Theatre
Nov. 21st Somerville MA – Somerville Theater
Nov. 22nd Quebec City QC – Capitole
Nov. 24th Montreal QC – Beanfield Theatre
Nov. 25th Toronto ON – Danforth Music Hall
Nov. 27th Chicago IL – House of Blues
Nov. 28th Cleveland OH – House of Blues
Nov. 29th St. Louis MO – Delmar Hall
Dec. 1st Dallas TX – The Bomb Factory
Dec. 3rd Denver CO – Summit
Dec. 5th Phoenix AZ – Crescent Ballroom
Dec. 6th San Diego CA – The Observatory North Park
Dec. 8th Los Angeles CA – The Bellwether
Dec. 9th San Francisco CA – August Hall
Dec. 11th Seattle WA – Neptune Theater
Dec. 12th Portland OR – Revolution Hall
Dec. 13th Vancouver BC – Hollywood TheaterFounded in 1999 by Bruce Soord, the band has long been one of the genre’s most successful and accomplished outfits, releasing 16 studio albums and touring worldwide. The band consists of Soord on vocals and guitars, Jon Sykes on bass, Steve Kitch on keyboards, and Gavin Harrison on drums.
Far and Wide is available for pre-order here.
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(HED) P.E. launch Creator One Records, release “Violent Girl”
The first single from their upcoming album ‘Relapse,’ due in October -
No Drinks For Jimmy Broken Review
No Drinks For Jimmy Broken Review
The rough guitar at the start of “Broken” instantly energizes the listener. Soon, the drums enter with driving riffs that create anticipation. The song then erupts with a powerful outburst, leading to an empty sound stage that highlights the intense snare drum beat. The drumming is fantastic, bold, and commanding. The vocalist delivers the lyrics with passion reminiscent of the Foo Fighters. As the guitars roar back to life, it’s pure rock bliss. The instrumentation evokes an exhilarating thrill.
Occasionally, the vocals are accompanied by background harmonies that enhance the overall intensity. The band comes together in a way that unleashes tremendous energy. This track is a powerful motivator. The bridge around the two-minute-thirty-second mark presents a beautifully timed rhythm shift. The guitars establish a steady pulse while the lead guitar solos, drawing attention to the dynamic interplay of instruments.
As the song progresses, it offers a crescendo that energizes the listener. The transitions, from the solid opening to the explosive sections, are executed. The variety keeps the audience engaged throughout the track.
Broken – Sound and Atmosphere
“Broken” stands out as a remarkable rock anthem. The arrangement allows each musician to shine while contributing to a unified whole. The sonic dynamics create an engaging flow, taking listeners on an exhilarating journey.
Energy levels remain high through the use of varied tempos and hard-hitting ensemble sections. The rhythmic changes not only elevate the track but also showcase creative songwriting. Listeners will find themselves returning to this piece for its infectious energy.
Broken – Performance and Production
The final moments of the song serve as a climax. The gradual build-up results in an electrifying conclusion that leaves the audience breathless. It’s a fitting end to a song that captures the essence of rock music.
The guitar riffs alone are worth experiencing repeatedly. Every element contributes to the song’s strong identity within the rock genre. The track invites participation, urging listeners to sing along. No Drinks For Jimmy has created an anthem that stands firmly on its own.
The hard-hitting segments fly past, drawing in anyone looking for an energetic musical escape. It’s an album highlight that captures the essence of the band and the excitement of rock music. No Drinks For Jimmy has successfully delivered a song that resonates deeply with listeners, making “Broken” a must-listen track.
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Anaal Nathrakh, Benighted, YOB & more added to Maryland Deathfest 2027
More bands are expected to be announced in late August or early September -
SPY, Destiny Bond, Empty Shell Casing, Etc. Announce Fall North American Tour
Running through pretty much all of October.
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IRON SAVIOR Announces New Album “Deathbringer” & Shares “Back From The Fires Of Hell” Single
Hamburg’s Iron Savior is gearing up to drop a new studio record, Deathbringer, out November 13 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Marking the announcement, Iron Savior has dropped the album’s lead single, “Back From The Fires Of Hell,” backed by an official visualizer available below.
Frontman Piet Sielck opened up about just how personal the new song is for him. Its title alone draws a direct line to “Through The Fires Of Hell,” a cut from the band’s previous record, Firestar.
“I wrote the first lyrics before I received my cancer diagnosis… Then poetry turned into bitter reality… Although in a different way than I had originally imagined,” Sielck said. “We went through this together… ‘Through The Fires Of Hell’ is therefore more like poetry dedicated to my wife, while ‘Back From The Fires Of Hell’ is more of a reflection on actual events.”
On the move to Frontiers, Sielck added, “I’m extremely excited to announce that Iron Savior has joined the Frontiers Music family. After all these years in the metal world, it feels truly special to start this new journey with a new partner by our side. Even more special is the fact that this step also means reconnecting with longtime friends and companions from the past — people I have shared many years of musical experiences with and who share the same passion for honest, powerful heavy metal.”
“With Frontiers behind us, we are looking forward to celebrating 30 years of Iron Savior and the release of our new album, with great energy and excitement, and a lot more to come with Frontiers by our side,” he continued. “A huge thank you to all the fans who have supported Iron Savior throughout the years. Your passion keeps the fire burning. Heavy metal never dies \m/”.
Iron Savior has built a reputation as one of Europe’s steadiest and most productive power metal outfits, and with Deathbringer on the way, the band led by Sielck has plenty to mark the occasion. The new album follows the third chapter of the Reforged series, which saw the band fully re-record its Noise Records-era catalog, along with a covers record. Now the group returns with a full slate of original material.
Deathbringer finds Iron Savior sounding energized, punchy and full of the anthemic hooks that have defined the band for decades. The record also lines up with a co-headline run alongside Mystic Prophecy, and it doubles as a celebration of the band’s 30th anniversary.
As always, Sielck handled production himself at his own Powerhouse Studio, a facility long tied to the band’s sound. With Deathbringer, Iron Savior delivers a natural follow-up to 2023’s Firestar.
Every track on the new record leans into the anthemic style that’s long been one of Iron Savior‘s biggest strengths. “Climbing Higher” brings a big motivational push, “Light In The Dark” dips into melodic speed metal territory, and the title track, “Deathbringer,” hits fast and hard right out of the gate. The stomping “Creature’s Tale” stands out as another standout cut.
Deathbringer also marks a return to concept-album territory for the band. Set 200 years after a period of peace, the story finds the galaxy under threat again as the Shadows, an insectoid species and longtime enemy of humanity, resurface. Aboard their massive Deathbringer vessel, an immortal Queen keeps the last of her kind alive inside a digital hive powered by the life force of entire worlds. Iron Savior and its allies must now face down a threat unlike anything they’ve encountered before.
Between the music and the story, Deathbringer pulls together everything Iron Savior has represented across three decades: big power metal hooks, massive choruses and sci-fi world-building, delivered by a band that shows no signs of slowing down after 30 years.
Deathbringer was produced, mixed, and mastered by Piet Sielck. All songs written by Piet Sielck. It is available for pre-order here.
Iron Savior is:
Piet Sielck / Lead Vocals and Guitars
Joachim “Piesel” Küstner / Guitars
Patrick Opitz / Bass
Patrick Klose / Drums
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