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YES – Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen—are proud to announce their 24^th studio album AURORA will be released on June 12 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. As Howe explains: “Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music. It’s always been about collaboration, somebody can write a song, but until everybody puts their contribution in it isn’t really a Yes song. We’re not trying to echo the past; we’re carrying the spirit of Yes forward and turning it into something new.”

The band have also launched the first single from the album, with a beautiful animated video for the title track, created by Matt Hutchings (Greg Lake, Oasis, Iron Maiden), posted here: https://youtu.be/ETEGJTM6plw

Aurora will be available as a Limited Deluxe 180g Light Green 2LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook & Poster, as well as a Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook, both featuring the stunning artwork of Roger Dean and Freya Dean, as well as a bonus disc of instrumentals, and a blu-ray featuring Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound & 24bit stereo mixes (by Curtis Schwartz). The album is also available as a Gatefold 180g 2LP + LP-booklet, Special Edition CD Digipak & as Digital Album. Pre-order now here: https://yes-band.lnk.to/Aurora

The tracklisting is as follows:

1. Aurora 07:27
2. Turnaround Situation 05:50
3. Love Lies Dreaming 06:24
4. Countermovement 13:48
5. Ariadne 06:18
6. All Hands on Deck 03:04
7. Outside the Box 04:20
8. Emotional Intelligence 03:30
9. Jambustin’ (Bonus Track) 04:24
10. Watching the River Roll (Bonus Track) 04:42

When YES first began sketching out ideas for what would become Aurora, the process was loose and exploratory. There was no preconceived concept at the start, just a collection of musical fragments that gradually began to find one another and take form. Among these early sketches was a piece titled “Aurora,” and it quickly became clear that the name carried certain gravity. It suggested light, emergence, and a sense of vastness, qualities that resonated deeply with the band. Jon Davison remembers how “the title immediately resonated with Steve Howe and sparked visual inspiration for artist Roger Dean, setting a conceptual tone that would guide the project.”

Work on Aurora began almost as soon as the ‘Classic Tales of Yes’ tour ended in 2024. The idea of a new album surfaced quickly and with the label’s encouragement, the band had the time to develop material organically. Rather than gathering in a single studio for months, they embraced a modern workflow; ideas were born in home studios, shaped independently, and then woven together through constant collaboration. Downes and Howe often acted as the central creative axis, with Howe, as producer, serving as the point through which all ideas eventually flowed.

Across Aurora, each track carries its own character. Some echo the classic approach, others push into new territory, but together they form a cohesive whole that honors the band’s heritage while embracing forward motion. With their 24th studio album, YES demonstrate not just longevity, but a sustained curiosity, a desire to keep exploring, refining and discovering their capacity to create.

YES is:
Steve Howe
Geoff Downes
Jon Davison
Billy Sherwood
Jay Schellen

YES ONLINE:
www.yesworld.com
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www.x.com/yesofficial
www.youtube.com/user/yesofficial
www.instagram.com/yesofficial

INSIDEOUTMUSIC ONLINE:
www.insideoutmusic.com
www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
www.instagram.com/insideoutmusic/
https://insideoutmusic.bandcamp.com/  

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A 2026 release seems unlikely though.

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“They started the Seattle sound 15 years too early” – Kurt Cobain

“The only time he’s done anything good is to ingratiate himself, okay? Get it through your heads.”

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Live Nation has today announced that American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, are returning to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 12 years. Known for their spectacular live shows, Avenged Sevenfold will make their long-awaited return with special guests Coheed and Cambria and Thornhill on all tour dates.

The tour kicks off October 16 in Sydney, Australia at Qudos Bank Arena, before heading to Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre on October 18 followed by Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on October 20 before heading to New Zealand to play Auckland’s Spark Arena on October 23.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday 17 April at 11am local time.  

An artist presale will commence on Wednesday 15 April at 10am running until Friday 17 April at 10am.

Priority tickets will be available first for A7X’s Deathbats Club and Deathbats Rewards Ticketpass holders with their request window opening Tuesday, 14 April at 6:00 am AEST / 8:00 am NZST at https://aua7x.request.ticketmaster.com.au/ (for Australia shows) and https://nza7x.request.ticketmaster.co.nz (for New Zealand). The reservation window will close Tuesday, 14 April at 9:59 pm AEST / 11:59 pm NZST and requests will be processed and confirmed Wednesday, 15 April 

TicketPass is a reward claimed on both band’s new verification-based rewards system, created by Avenged Sevenfold & Bitflips. Deathbat Rewards is a free loyalty program for fans to sign up to by using either an email address or a digital wallet. Rewards members earn points by streaming music, buying merchandise, and attending shows in order to claim various perks once they achieve levels throughout the season.

During the Presale window, fans will use their Dapp wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase, Etc.) or email account to authenticate their access and then submit their request for tickets. After the request period closes, they will receive a confirmation email if tickets matching their preferences have been secured. This process will give exclusive access to token-holding fans. By using this platform, the band is protecting proven fans from bots, scalpers, and early dynamic pricing. For more information on the Token-Gated Sales platform see HERE.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday 15 April at 10am until Friday 17 April at 10am. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Friday 17 April at 11am. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

Eligible Westpac New Zealand customers with a Westpac New Zealand Mastercard have special access to presale tickets starting from Wednesday 15 April at 10am until Friday 17 April at 10am. Westpac hotpoints® Mastercard cardholders also have access to exclusive preferred tickets from Friday 17 April at 11am. For more information visit priceless.com/westpacnz

The Live Nation presale starts Thursday 16 April at 11am, concluding on Friday 17 April at 10am local time or until allocation is exhausted. To purchase presale tickets, sign up now at livenation.com.au/register and livenation.co.nz/register

All times are local. For complete tour and ticket information, visit livenation.com.au & livenation.co.nz

TICKETS ON SALE ON FRIDAY 17 APRIL, 11AM

Artist presale: Tue 14 Apr, 10am – Fri 17 Apr, 10am

Mastercard (AU) presale: Wed 15 Apr 10am – Fri 17 Apr, 10am

Westpac Mastercard (NZ) presale: Wed 15 Apr 10am – Fri 17 Apr, 10am

Live Nation presale: Thu 16 Apr, 11am – Fri 17 Apr, 10am

All times are local.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit livenation.com.au & livenation.co.nz

Avenged Sevenfold have sold millions of albums worldwide, earned two consecutive No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart (2010’s Nightmare and 2013’s Hail To The King), have over a billion-plus video views and Spotify streams, as well as multiple No. 1 singles on rock radio. The band (comprising of M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ and Brooks Wackerman) are equally known for their spectacular live shows, selling out arenas and headlining the world’s most prestigious festivals as well as always being at the forefront of rapidly changing technology, cultural mile markers, and new ways for communities to engage. The band has been touring the world in support of their latest 2023 album, Life is But a Dream… and look forward to their return to Australia and New Zealand.

Ten albums in, something changed for Coheed and Cambria. Coheed — which includes Claudio Sanchez (vocals, guitar), Travis Stever (lead guitar), Josh Eppard (drums), and Zach Cooper (bass) — emerged in the early 2000s wedged between an emo renaissance and a metal revival. While their peers broke hearts and banged heads, they crafted Game of Thrones-level fantasies around their Amory Wars storyline, which unfurls across 78 planets known as Heaven’s Fence. Eight of the band’s albums thus far (plus a small galaxy of comics and novels) live in this space and so does The Father of Make Believe.

Melbourne’s genre-defying heavyweights Thornhill return in 2025 with their most ambitious and unflinching chapter to date. The band’s third studio album, BODIES, follows 2022’s ARIA-nominated Heroine and marks a definitive leap forward. In every measurable sense — streaming numbers, ticket sales, global attention — BODIES sees Thornhill scaling new heights, cementing their status as one of Australia’s most vital heavy exports and positioning them alongside the genre’s global leaders. Across 11 tracks, the band lean into volatility and freedom, delivering a rollercoaster of crushing lows, soaring highs, and raw emotional weight. The result is a visceral, electrifying body of work that captures Thornhill fully in flight.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit livenation.com.au & livenation.co.nz

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April 11, 2026 Sacramento, CA
Time Horizon proudly announces the highly anticipated world premiere of its new music documentary, “Countdown To A Better Day,” debuting April 16, 2026. Directed by Clark Langon, the film represents his latest work in a career defined by emotionally driven storytelling and high-profile music collaborations.

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Countdown To A Better Day, featuring the band Time Horizon includes guest appearances by Michael Sadler and Michael Manring. This compelling documentary explores the transformative power of music as a force for healing, resilience, and personal redemption. Blending raw storytelling with emotionally charged performances, Countdown To A Better Day takes audiences on an intimate journey through the lives of artists who have faced adversity, and found a path forward through their music.

Throughout his career, Mr. Langon has collaborated with some of the most iconic artists in the world, including Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Kings of Leon, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and Slash, among many others, bringing a unique blend of musical authenticity and cinematic storytelling to every project.

Langon also served as Co-Executive Producer on the acclaimed documentary The Square, which chronicled the 2011 Egyptian revolution. The film earned three Emmy Awards, won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, and received a nomination at the Academy Awards. He further contributed as Co-Executive Producer on Alive Inside and has worked on numerous other impactful documentary projects.

“This documentary is more than music, t’s about the human spirit,” said Langon. “It’s about what happens when people refuse to give up, when they channel pain into purpose, and when they use their voice to create something meaningful, not just for themselves, but for others.”

About Time Horizon
Time Horizon is dedicated to producing impactful storytelling across film, music, and documentary platforms. With a focus on authenticity and human connection, Time Horizon creates content that inspires, informs, and elevates voices that deserve to be heard.

Event Details
Film: Countdown To A Better Day
Premiere Date: April 16, 2026
Presented By: Time Horizon
Location: Studio Movie Grill / Rocklin, CA
Time: 6:30PM PST

The premiere event promises an unforgettable evening, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and community members for a shared experience that highlights the intersection of art and healing. Attendees will be among the first to witness a story that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Following the premiere, the film is expected to expand to distribution platforms, with the goal of reaching audiences worldwide.

Countdown To A Better Day stands as a testament to the enduring power of music to inspire change, foster connection, and remind us all that, even in the darkest moments, a better day is always within reach.

Media Contact:
Clark Langon
Director, Executive Producer
clark@crosspromoter.com
805-252-9577

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