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  • DECIMATE METALFEST (Millet, AB) Announces 2026 Lineup ~ w/ GLYPH, THE CONVALESCENCE, SQUIDHAMMER, FAMOUS STRANGERS, and More!

    June 26 and 27, 2026: Bringing Heavy Music, Independent Arts, and Community Together in Alberta

    Western Canada’s underground metal community will once again come together this summer as Decimate Metalfest returns to the Millet Agriplex Arena on June 26 and 27, 2026, in Millet, AB.

    What began as a grassroots gathering of heavy music fans has grown into a weekend-long celebration where heavy music, independent arts, and community come together in rural Alberta, welcoming fans, artists, and families of all ages.

    This year’s festival lineup will feature Glyph, The Convalescence, Squidhammer, Famous Strangers, and Let It Rot, alongside a diverse roster of local and regional performers. Overall, 28 performing acts will take the stage over the two days, including touring artists, Canadian metal bands, youth performers, a featured DJ and specialty entertainers.

    Friday evening launches the festival with a powerful night of heavy music, including a performance by the “Fundraiser Band”, a rotating act selected from bands who participate in Decimate fundraising events throughout the year, highlighting the festival’s community-driven spirit.

    Saturday expands into a full-day festival experience featuring bands, youth artists, live performers, and interactive entertainment. With top-notch production, high-quality sound, professional staging, and access to convenient local amenities in Millet, the festival ensures an unforgettable experience for fans and families.

    All performances take place at the Millet Agriplex Arena, with festival activities continuing throughout the weekend, including camping, breakfast events, interactive entertainment, and vendor booths by independent artists.

    Tickets: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/tickets

    Official Decimate Metalfest 2026 Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PtsotZY8YfTAZV0NNBudk

    Event Details:
    Event: Decimate Metalfest 2026
    Dates: June 26 and 27, 2026
    Location: Millet Agriplex Arena, Millet, Alberta, Canada
    Format: All ages metal and arts festival

    Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/938257911895899

    Decimate Metalfest 2026 Lineup:

    Friday, June 26, 2026:
    The Convalescence (Ohio, USA)
    Squidhammer (Wisconsin, USA)
    Anomalyptic (Edmonton, AB)
    Let It Rot (Michigan, USA)
    Valley of Despair (Edmonton, AB)
    Godfall (Calgary, AB)
    • TBA Fundraiser Band 
    Kilusan (Edmonton, AB)

    Saturday, June 27, 2026:
    Glyph (Seattle, USA)
    Famous Strangers (Sherwood Park, AB)
    Cries of Blood (Montreal, QC)
    Thousand Frames (Colorado, USA)
    Counterfeit (Calgary, AB)
    From Beneath (Winnipeg, MB)
    No Faith In Fortune (Vancouver, BC)
    Femmes Voyous (Edmonton, AB)
    Spineless (Winnipeg, MB)
    Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
    Light Drawn In (Edmonton, AB)

    Youth Bands:
    Kleaver (Calgary, AB)
    Desicrate (Edmonton, AB)
    • TBA Youth Band

    Featured Performers:
    DJ Alex Kayne (New York, USA)
    Birthday Girl (Calgary, AB)
    Damien Ghoul (Edmonton, AB)
    Severina (Edmonton, AB)
    Meatsack (Edmonton, AB)
    Lust Dust (Calgary, AB)

    Decimate Metalfest is about connection. The all-ages festival brings together musicians, visual artists, performers, and creators from across Canada, the United States, and beyond for two days of crushing riffs, artistic expression, unforgettable performances, and a shared love of underground culture.

    The festival’s reach continues to expand each year. For the 2026 edition alone, performer submissions were received from 15 countries, eight Canadian provinces, and 25 US states, highlighting the growing international interest in the event and the strength of Western Canada’s metal community. From youth bands playing their first festival stage to international touring acts, Decimate Metalfest celebrates every generation of the metal and alternative community while creating opportunities for artists of many disciplines to showcase their work.

    Decimate Metalfest has become known not only for its music lineup but also for the welcoming environment it creates. The festival brings together longtime metal fans, young families, artists, and first-time festivalgoers in a space that celebrates creativity and community.

    Beyond the stage, the festival offers a full weekend experience that includes independent art vendors, free tented camping, fan-favorite air guitar contests for youth and adults, community gatherings, and the traditional Saturday pancake breakfast. Children under 10 attend free, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to accessibility and multi-generational participation.

    Built by members of the metal community, for the metal community, and proudly organized and operated by women, Decimate Metalfest continues to challenge expectations while creating a space where everyone is welcome.

    More info: https://linktr.ee/decimatemf

    Volunteer, Vendor, and Sponsor Applications: 
    https://www.decimatemetalfest.com

    Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

  • Aurora Borealis – New Record On The Way

    Non Serviam Records proudly announces the upcoming release of Disillusioned By The Illusion, the tenth full-length album from US black/death metal veterans Aurora Borealis, set for release on April 24, 2026.
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  • A Day To Remember Reveal Summer European Tour

    Including shows with Don Broco, Periphery, Dying Wish, vianova & more.

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  • ASHEN HORDE Announces New Album “The Harvest” Out May 2026; Unveil Music Video “Entropy and Ecstasy”

    Los Angeles extreme‑metal shapeshifters Ashen Horde return on May 1st, 2026, with “The Harvest”, their fifth full‑length album and the first to feature new vocalist Karl Chamberlain (Putrefier, Alcyone, Necrotic Remains). Known for weaving black metal, death metal, prog, and 90s‑inspired grit into something unmistakably their own, Ashen Horde push their sound further than ever, embracing melody, chaos, and sharp contrasts […]

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  • Judas Priest Announce ‘Faithkeepers’ Summer European Tour

    British heavy metal legends Judas Priest have set the dates for their late summer ‘Faithkeepers‘ European tour. That trek will see the Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers hitting the following cities: 08/25 Pula, CRO – Pula Arena08/28 Belgrade, SER – Belgrade Arena08/29 Sofia, BUL – Vidas Art Arena09/01 Budapest, HUN – Budapest Arena09/03 Pordenone,…

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  • ROSE CARLEO BAND To Hit South Australia In May

    South Australian audiences are set to experience the unmistakable voice and songwriting of Rose Carleo, joined by Mick Adkins. Rose Carleo brings her showcase tour for the first time to South Australia this May, as part of a broader national tour. Known for her soulful delivery, heartfelt storytelling, and captivating stage presence, Rose Carleo has […]
  • Check Out Fit For An Autopsy’s New Standalone Single “The Wretch”

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    As they embark on ‘The Heaviest Tour Of The Year’ with Lamb Of God, Kublai Khan TX, and Sanguisguabogg tonight, the dudes in Fit For An Autopsy dropped a brand new standalone single to get folks hyped up. The new track, dubbed “The Wretch” is every bit as badass and brutal as you’d expect from the New Jersey-based deathcore act.

    Stuffed to the gills with chunky riffs and a mantle-cracking breakdown, this thing will sound like an absolute beast when they hit the stage tonight to kick off their tour.

    Speaking of the track itself, Fit For An Autopsy’s Will Putney gave accurately describing this track a shot.

    “True to our general nature, ‘The Wretch’ is another relatively pessimistic and grim glimpse into our worldly outlook. In a time where nothing seems to be getting any better at home or abroad, we find there can always be a moment of comfort in the thought of burning it all down. We hope this song is that temporary oasis for you as well. Thank you for listening.”

    You can catch Fit For An Autopsy at any of the shows listed below. Just make sure you get your tickets today.

    Fit For An Autopsy Tour Dates

    03.17 US  National Harbor, MD @ MGM National Harbor
    03.18 US  Syracuse, NY @ The Song & Dance*
    03.19 CAN Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
    03.20 CAN Toronto, ON @ Great Canadian Theatre
    03.21 US  Lakewood, OH @ Mahalls*
    03.22 US  Detroit, MI @ The Fox
    03.24 US  Minneapolis, MN @ Armory
    03.25 US  Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
    03.27 US  Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
    03.28 US  Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center
    03.30 US  Portland, OR @ Theater Of The Clouds
    03.31 US  Seattle, WA @ Wamu
    04.01 CAN Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
    04.03 US  San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
    04.04 US  Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Ttheater
    04.05 US  Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
    04.07 US  Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
    04.10 US  Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheatre
    04.11 US  Irving, TX @ Toyota Music Factory
    04.12 US  Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
    04.14 US  Nashville, TN @ Municipal
    04.15 US  Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
    04.16 US  Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat
    04.18 US  Reading, PA @ Santander
    04.19 US  Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
    04.21 US  Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
    04.22 US   Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit*
    04.23 US  Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
    04.25 US  Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
    04.26 US  Boston, MA @ MGM Fenway

    * – Headlining dates

    Worldwide Dates

    MAY 20 PR  San Juan @ Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot 
    JUL. 27-28 RO  Brașov @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2026 
    JUL  31 DE  Wacken @ Wacken Open Air 2026
    AUG 02 DE  Rostock @ Mau Club 
    AUG 03 DE  Leipzig @ Haus Auensee 
    AUG 04 DE  Berlin @ Metropol 
    AUG  05-08  CZ  Jaroměř @ Brutal Assault 2026
    AUG  05  PL  Warsaw @ Progresja 
    AUG  07-09  FR  Cercoux @ Festival 666- 2026 
    AUG  08-09  BE  Kortrijk @ 2026 Alcatraz Festival 2026 
    AUG  11 DK  Frederiksberg @ KB Hallen 
    AUG  12-15  DE  Wittelshofen @ Summer Breeze Open Air 2026 
    AUG  12  DE  Wiesbaden @Schlachthof Wiesbaden 
    AUG  13-15  DE  Sulingen @ 2026 Reload Festival 2026
    AUG  16  FR  Carhaix-plouguer @ Motocultor Festival 2026 

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  • Billy Idol Just Announced A Las Vegas Residency—And The Timing Couldn’t Be Bigger

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    When Is Billy Idol’s 2026 Las Vegas Residency And How Can Fans Get Tickets?

    Billy Idol’s “Hot In The City” Las Vegas residency runs August 28 through September 5, 2026 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, with tickets going on sale March 20.

    TL;DR

    Billy Idol is heading back to Las Vegas for a five-night residency in summer 2026—right as his new album, major documentary, and Rock Hall nomination put him back in the spotlight.

    This isn’t just another residency announcement.

    The timing here is doing a lot of heavy lifting.

    Because Billy Idol isn’t coming into Vegas off nostalgia alone—he’s walking in with new music, renewed attention, and one of the strongest late-career runs he’s had in years.

    And that changes how this hits.

    Bigger Than A Typical Residency

    Las Vegas residencies usually signal one thing—legacy mode.

    But this doesn’t feel like that.

    Idol is coming off Dream Into It, his first full-length album in over a decade, and it didn’t just land quietly—it charted, pulled strong critical response, and reinserted him into the conversation in a real way.

    At the same time:

    • A feature-length documentary is about to hit Hulu
    • He’s been nominated for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
    • And he’s still actively touring

    That combination makes this less of a look back—and more of a continuation.

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    The “Hot In The City” Residency Details

    Billy Idol will take over the BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas for five nights:

    • August 28
    • August 29
    • September 2
    • September 4
    • September 5

    All shows are scheduled for 8 p.m., with pre-sales rolling out ahead of the general on-sale date of March 20.

    Fans looking to attend can find tickets here.

    And with only five dates locked in, this isn’t a long run—it’s a targeted one.

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    What Fans Can Expect From These Shows

    Idol isn’t coming in alone.

    Steve Stevens—his longtime guitarist and collaborator of over four decades—is part of the lineup, which immediately raises expectations for how tight these shows will be.

    Setlist-wise, you’re looking at a mix that almost guarantees:

    • “Rebel Yell”
    • “White Wedding”
    • “Dancing With Myself”
    • “Eyes Without A Face”
    • “Cradle Of Love”

    But with Dream Into It in the mix, there’s also a real chance newer material gets folded in alongside the classics.

    That balance is where this residency could separate itself.

    The Documentary Is About To Shift The Conversation

    There’s another factor here that can’t be ignored.

    Billy Idol Should Be Dead—a feature-length documentary directed by Jonas Åkerlund—is about to hit Hulu following its theatrical debut.

    And that kind of release tends to do one thing consistently:

    It reframes the artist.

    It brings in new viewers, reminds older fans why they connected in the first place, and resets the narrative heading into whatever comes next.

    That means these Vegas shows won’t just be concerts—they’ll land in the middle of renewed attention.

    The Rock Hall Factor Is Real

    Idol’s nomination for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Class of 2026 adds another layer.

    Because this is exactly the kind of moment where perception shifts.

    Artists who get nominated—or inducted—don’t just get celebrated. They get re-evaluated.

    And when that lines up with:

    • new music
    • a documentary
    • and live shows

    …it creates momentum.

    This Isn’t A Farewell—It’s A Strategic Moment

    Nothing about this suggests Idol is slowing down.

    If anything, it feels like the opposite.

    This residency lands at a point where:

    • the catalog is still strong
    • the new material is working
    • and the attention is building again

    That’s not how farewell runs are built.

    That’s how momentum is extended.

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    FAQ

    When Is Billy Idol’s Las Vegas Residency 2026?

    August 28 through September 5, 2026.

    Where Is Billy Idol Performing In Las Vegas?

    BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

    When Do Tickets Go On Sale?

    General on-sale begins March 20, 2026.

    Will Billy Idol Play His Classic Songs?

    Yes, his biggest hits are expected alongside newer material.

    What Is “Dream Into It”?

    It’s Billy Idol’s 2025 album, his first full-length release in over a decade.

    Billy Idol Bio

    Billy Idol is a British-American rock artist who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the punk scene before becoming one of the defining solo stars of the MTV era. Known for blending punk attitude with mainstream rock and dance influences, Idol built a catalog of iconic hits including “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding,” and “Eyes Without A Face.” Across decades, he has maintained relevance through touring, evolving releases, and a signature style that bridges generations of rock fans.

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