Against The Current are back on the cover of Rock Sound, celebrating their past, present and future.
15 years as one of the scene’s most beloved bands, Against The Current are stepping into a new era with the same passion and drive that got them to this point. Celebrating a milestone year in 2026, Chrissy Costanza reflects on the community that sits at the heart of their band, their newfound independence, and why their future feels brighter than ever.
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Reaper Entertainment is proud to officially announce the signing of GRAVE DANCE COMPANY. The newly formed band brings together musicians connected to two influential names in the dark rock scene: Jack Frost and End Of Green. GRAVE DANCE COMPANY was not created as a calculated project, but born from a special moment – out of friendship, shared history, and […]
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KOMODO UNLEASH SECOND STUDIO ALBUM BATTLE PASS — OUT MAY 29, 2026
Panama City, Panama — Panamanian metal force Komodo are ready to hit the next level with the release of their highly anticipated second studio album Battle Pass , arriving on all digital platforms May 29, 2026 via Soman Records.
Forged through relentless touring, international recognition, and a fearless creative evolution, Komodo have built serious momentum leading into this release. The band claimed victory at the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle Central America, shared stages during Sepultura Farewell Tour , and took home “Band of the Year” and “Metal Single of the Year” at the Rockzany Music Awards. With performances across seven countries, they’ve proven they’re not just another rising act, they’re a band with teeth.
Instead of rushing into a traditional album cycle, Komodo took a sharp left turn after 2022. They ditched the conventional formula and embraced a “Battle Pass” mindset inspired by gaming culture. Rather than writing an album front to back, they focused on crafting standalone singles, each with its own identity, visual style, and sonic direction. No filler, no safety net, just high-impact releases.
That gamble paid off.
Battle Pass is the culmination of that era. It pulls together this series of singles along with four brand-new, unreleased tracks into a 10-song record that hits hard from every angle. The sound is dynamic and unapologetic, blending the razor-sharp aggression of Megadeth , the melodic ambition of Avenged Sevenfold , and the unpredictable vocal edge reminiscent of System of a Down . You get crushing breakdowns, soaring melodies, and hooks that stick whether you like it or not.
What makes this record stand out is its contrast. It’s heavy without being one-note, melodic without losing bite. You can hear the freedom in it. No label pressure, no forced cohesion. Just a band doing exactly what they want, and doing it well.
Now they’re wrapping that chapter up and kicking the door open to the next one.
With Battle Pass , Komodo deliver a record that not only defines where they’ve been but sets the tone for where they’re headed. And if this is them “between phases,” the next full-scale assault ought to be something else entirely.
Album Details: Title: Battle Pass Release Date: May 29, 2026 Tracks: 10 (including 4 unreleased) Location: Panama City, Panama Label: Soman Records
Production Credits: Produced by Komodo Recorded at Ilicito Studios Recording Engineer: Azael Buendía Mixed by Ignacio “Nacho” Molino (except “The Lingering,” mixed by Ernesto Shnack) Mastered by Daniel Ovie Co-Produced (select tracks): Ivan Marchosky
Streaming & Purchase: DistroKid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/komodo18/battle-pass Bandcamp: https://somanrecords.bandcamp.com/album/battle-pass
Komodo aren’t slowing down either. With work already underway on album number three, 2026 is shaping up to be their biggest year yet.
Fear the Komodo.
Our absolute bounty of new Converge music continues. Back in February, the Boston metallic hardcore legends released Love Is Not Enough, their first proper non-collab album in nine years. It’s fucking fire. Next month, Converge will follow that LP with Hum Of Hurt, their second brand new album of the year. It’ll almost certainly kick…
Five Finger Death Punch has announced the European leg of its 20th-anniversary world tour, a 21-city run scheduled for January 16 through Feb. 22, 2027. Special guest Lamb Of God will appear on most dates; Scottish metallers Bleed From Within will round out the package. Tickets go on general sale May 8 at 10 a.m. local time (France: May 13). For more information, head over here.
Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory said in a statement: “We built this band like a battleship, twenty years of everything life could throw at us, and we’re not just still here, we’re still growing. New fans discovering us every day, the fanbase is bigger now than it’s ever been. This world tour is the celebration that this milestone deserves. First leg is America in 2026, then Europe in 2027, and we’re not stopping there! South America, Australia, and Asia are all in the talks. This is going to be a big two or three years for Five Finger Death Punch, and we’re just getting started.”
Five Finger Death Punch‘s tenth studio album is expected later in 2026, with the first new single due this month. The European run will showcase material from the new LP alongside the band’s catalog of No. 1 hits. The North American leg of the 20th-anniversary tour runs July 20 through Oct. 23, 2026 — 48 cities opening at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey, with outlaw country artist Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire as support.
The 21-date European run opens Jan. 16 in Manchester (AO Arena) and visits Glasgow, Dublin, Birmingham, and London before crossing to the continent for stops in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Lodz, Prague, Munich, Stuttgart, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Zurich, Vienna, Berlin, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki, wrapping Feb. 22. Lamb of God will not appear at the Copenhagen date; the Prague date will feature Czech support Dymytry in their place.
Lamb Of God‘s latest album, Into Oblivion, is out now. Bleed From Within has built a reputation as one of heavy music’s most exciting live acts through relentless touring and critically acclaimed releases.
Five Finger Death Punch was formed in Las Vegas in 2005 and released its debut album, The Way Of The Fist, in 2007. The band’s most recent studio releases — Best Of: Volume 1 and Best Of: Volume 2 — feature newly re-recorded versions of the band’s biggest hits, including No. 1 single “I Refuse” (featuring Maria Brink) and “The End” (featuring Babymetal). Both collections were created in response to the sale of the band’s original masters, which occurred without the band’s knowledge or opportunity to reclaim them.
