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Cape Town’s glam-soaked punk provocateurs The Medicine Dolls return with a ferocious new single and music video, Tip The Waitress, a snarling slice of punk-splattered rock ’n roll that captures the band at their most unapologetic and unhinged. Accompanying the release is a striking new music video directed by internationally acclaimed South African filmmaker Ryan […]

In just under a month, on 10 April 2026, OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, the final part of LORD OF THE LOST’s OPVS NOIR album trilogy, will be released. Today, the Hamburg-based band presents another preview in the form of their new single, My Funeral, which, as usual, cannot be pigeonholed into any genre and embodies […]

ANGUS McSIX teams up with Van Canto for the new single, Dig Down, an out-of-the-box harbinger from their sophomore album, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. Mixing their epicness with the German acappella troupe’s signature style, the power metal supergroup crafts an undeniably entertaining and inciting hymn. […]

Few bands have shaped the landscape of rock music with the force and longevity of The Who. For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences around the world. In 2026, the band adds a remarkable new chapter to their legacy with Live at Eden Project – a landmark live recording that captures the raw power, emotional depth, and artistic ambition of their unforgettable July 2023 performance at Cornwall’s iconic Eden Project.

Set within one of the UK’s most sustainable and visually striking venues – a breathtaking network of biomes nestled in the Cornish countryside – the concert stands as a testament not only to The Who’s musical evolution but also to their enduring cultural relevance. Backed by the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra, founding members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey delivered a performance that fused classic rock intensity with orchestral grandeur. The Eden Project’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.

The recording reflects this unique atmosphere. Fans have long cherished The Who’s “special location” shows, and Eden stands among the most memorable – a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of music, environment, and artistic vision. The smaller capacity fostered a deeper connection between the band and audience, allowing for heightened interaction, greater emotional resonance, and a sense of being inside the performance rather than observing it from afar. This intimacy, combined with the band’s refined orchestral approach, captures The Who at a defining moment in their modern era.

Live at Eden Project also presents one of the strongest and most focused setlists of The Who’s orchestral period. Alongside beloved anthems such as “Baba O’Riley” and “Pinball Wizard,” the album includes rarely performed gems like “Cry If You Want,” “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere,” and “The Rock,” creating a career-spanning journey that balances hits, deep cuts, and orchestral showpieces with remarkable fluidity.

The announcement coincides with the launch of the first single, “Pinball Wizard,” which is available for streaming and download immediately.

The track offers a powerful first glimpse into the atmosphere and artistry of the Eden performance, capturing the heightened clarity, emotional nuance, and orchestral depth that define the full release.

Listen to Pinball Wizard here
https://edenproject.lnk.to/pinballwizard

Scheduled for release on May 29th, 2026, Live at Eden Project will be available as a 2CD Digipak, a limited 3LP Gatefold edition pressed on recycled vinyl with no plastic shrink wrap and packed in a separate paper wallet, a standard 3LP Gatefold, and across all major digital platforms. Every format showcases the full emotional and sonic range of a night that stands among the most compelling in The Who’s recent history.

Vibrant, immersive, and uniquely alive, Live at Eden Project is the definitive document of The Who’s orchestral era – a recording that captures not only a legendary band in peak form but also the spirit of a venue whose environmental ethos and natural beauty mirror the band’s own commitment to evolution and innovation.

Pre-Order “Live at Eden Project”

https://edenproject.lnk.to/album

The Who – Live at Eden Project

TRACKLIST

Overture
1921
Amazing Journey
Sparks
The Acid Queen
Pinball Wizard
We’re Not Gonna Take It
Who Are You
Eminence Front
The Kids Are Alright
You Better You Bet
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
Substitute
I Can’t Explain
My Generation
Cry If You Want
Won’t Get Fooled Again
Behind Blue Eyes
The Real Me
I’m One
5:15
The Rock
Love, Reign O’er Me
Baba O’Riley

 

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VIEW HEAVY DIGIMAG #445 HERE This weeks digimag welcomes Signs Of The Swarm to the cover, who will be in Australia very soon for a brutal run of shows with Born Of Osiris – who we also chat with as well as Anthrax, The Gems and more. There’s tour news from Wacken, Shinedown, Iron Maiden […]

American deathcore outfit Signs of the Swarm are widely regarded as one of deathcore’s most ferocious bands. After recently completing a sold out US tour to celebrate ten years as a band, Signs Of The Swarm have now set their sights on Australia, heading Down Under for a string of shows with Born Of Osiris […]

Jacksonville, FL-based deathcore quartet Trauma Code premiere a new single and music video by the name of "HELL IS FOR YOU", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

A second track has surfaced from the forthcoming expanded joint album by pioneering grindcore outfit Napalm Death and influential grunge/sludge metal act Melvins. The release, titled “Savage Imperial Death March,” previously appeared as a tour-exclusive during an earlier run the two bands completed together. The album has now been updated wi… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Koyo have released their new single “What I’m Worth.” The track arrives alongside a music video directed by Eric Richter, whose past work includes clips for Knocked Loose and Dying Wish. The song is taken from Koyo’s sophomore album, “Barely Here,” which is scheduled for release on May 8th via Pure Noise Records. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Veteran death metal outfit Six Feet Under will release their 15th studio album, “Next To Die,” on April 24th via Metal Blade Records. The first of the record’s twelve tracks to surface is “Unmistakable Smell Of Death,” which is now streaming alongside a lyric video. The album was co-produced by the band’s core duo of vocalist Chris Barnes an… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com