Spanish alternative metal band ANKOR has released their new single, “DANZO – Lying Ghost”, in collaboration with MAH (SiM), the vocalist of the Japanese band SiM, known for performing “The Rumbling”, the opening theme for the second part of the final season of Attack on Titan. This marks the first time both artists appear together on a single track, creating a unique fusion of styles and energy.
The song was composed by David Romeu, ANKOR’s guitarist and founding member, who also took charge of production and artistic direction, crafting a sound that is intense, melodic, and aggressive. Mixing and mastering were handled by Christoph Wieczorek at Sawdust Recordings, ensuring a polished finish that highlights every detail of the track.
The title “DANZO – Lying Ghost” evokes a dark and mysterious figure, in line with the song’s atmosphere and the official music video, filled with dramatic visuals and an intense aesthetic that reinforces the power of the track.
Musically, the single blends sharp riffs, heavy breakdowns, and MAH’s explosive energy, creating a striking contrast between ANKOR’s European alternative metal and the force of contemporary Japanese metal. Fans from both worlds—metal and anime—have welcomed the release enthusiastically, highlighting the remarkable chemistry between the artists.
British band Saint Agnes released their new single, “The Ghost”, four days ago, serving as the first preview of their highly anticipated album Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin, set to be released on May 29, 2026.
Hailing from East London, Saint Agnes have established themselves as one of the most intense and distinctive acts in the current alternative scene. Their sound blends rock, punk, industrial, and a dark, highly theatrical aesthetic, with clear influences from Nine Inch Nails, creating a unique identity both musically and visually. Led by Kitty A. Austen, the band is known for the power of their live performances and an artistic narrative focused on emotions, identity, and personal experiences pushed to the extreme.
With “The Ghost”, the band takes a step toward a more electronic and immersive sound while maintaining their aggressive edge. The track combines hypnotic, pulsating rhythms with a dense atmosphere, almost like a nightclub or rave, creating a physical and emotional experience simultaneously.
The official music video premiered today, March 30, 2026, on YouTube, reinforcing the band’s theatrical and dark visual imagery and complementing the aesthetic intensity that characterizes this new chapter.
According to Saint Agnes, the song stems from a feeling of invisibility and disconnection:
“I often feel like I disappear, that I become invisible in certain situations… with ‘The Ghost’ I imagined dancing, surrounded by people, but feeling completely alone.”
This sensation transforms into a sonic metaphor that combines emotional isolation with collective energy. The band describes the track as “the soundtrack of a hot, sweaty night in a vampire club”, where euphoria and darkness intertwine to the beat of driving rhythms.
British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have announced summer 2026 North American tour, with support from KANSAS and JEFFERSON STARSHIP (on select dates).
The trek will kick off on August 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina and wrap up on September 12 in Sparks, Nevada
Tickets go on general sale this Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. local, with various presales beginning Wednesday (March 31).
DEEP PURPLE summer 2026 tour dates:
Aug. 04 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *
Aug. 08 – Clearwater, FL – The Daycare Sound
Aug. 09 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Casino
Aug. 12 – Wantagh, NY – Jones Beach Theater
Aug. 13 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center *
Aug. 15 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre *
Aug. 17 – Laval, QC – Bell Place *
Aug. 18 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre *
Aug. 19 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre *
Aug. 21 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob
Aug. 22 – Salamanca, NY – Seneca Allegany Casino
Aug. 24 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheatre
Aug. 25 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia
Aug. 27 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
Aug. 29 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre *
Aug. 31 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome *
Sep. 02 – Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre *
Sep. 04 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley *
Sep. 05 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre *
Sep. 06 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Theatre
Sep. 08 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amp *
Sep. 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood
Sep. 11 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
Sep. 12 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center
Because who headlines matters — and so does who’s buried on page three of the poster.
Every spring, the rock festival posters drop, and every spring, a certain pattern emerges: the top of the bill is an almost unbroken wall of men. We scan the small print, hunting for the female-fronted bands we love, and sometimes we find them — and sometimes we don’t. In 2026, though, something is shifting. From one festival making outright history with an all-female-led stage to others quietly stacking their undercard with some of the most exciting women in rock today, there’s genuine reason for optimism. Here’s your guide to which 2026 rock festivals are actually walking the walk, which ones are making progress, and which ones still have work to do. Read Now
Barcelona-based atmospheric black metal outfit SOTABOSC unveil “Freyja”, the second single from their forthcoming debut full-length “El Batec dels Maquis”, set for release on April 17 via Dunk!Records. Following the sprawling intensity of their first single, the band delivers a track that fuses mythological symbolism with historical memory into a deeply evocative composition. “Freyja” started life as an instrumental piece for Ulmus, […]
Man, it’s another week and universal healthcare still isn’t on the books, so we gotta help out another musician going through some hard shit because living in the U.S. is a capitalist hellscape. After all, dwhat kind of “richest country in the world” would we be if GoFundMe is the best option for folks that need medical assistance? Certainly not a country where Ringworm frontman James “Human Furnace” would need to use the aforementioned service to help cover rising medical costs…
“James ‘Human Furnace’ Bulloch is a talented tattoo artist and, as many of you know, the singer for Ringworm and Gluttons. Recently, James had to undergo surgery, which has put his life and career on hold. As a result, he is unable to work at the tattoo shop for at least a month, and it will be several months before he can return to performing with his bands. This sudden change has created a lot of uncertainty and stress, both emotionally and financially.
“During this recovery period, the bills don’t stop coming. Medical expenses are adding up, and without his regular income from tattooing and performing, it’s tough to keep up with everyday living costs. We (Frank and Dwid) started this fundraiser to help ease that burden, so James can focus on healing without the added worry of how to pay for essentials.
“Thanks in advance to everyone who supports James during this challenging time. Every bit of help means the world and brings him one step closer to getting back to doing what he does best—creating art and music for the community.”
Created just two days ago by Hatebreed (and former Ringworm) guitarist Frank Novinec and Integrity vocalist Dwid Hellion, the GoFundMe page initially asked friend and fans to help raise an initial amount of $1,800. By the end of that first day, that amount had jumped up to $5,500 as donations came in. Then yesterday, the amount jumped to $10,000. Today, as of 9:44 a.m., that amount has once again gone up to $15,000.
As of this posting, 169 donations have come in and totaled $10,055. Normally this is where I’d suggest you chip in if you can, but it seems the donations have been paused at this time. So if you were one of the folks that helped out, kudos.
German progressive metal pioneers Vanden Plas are back with the new single “Far Off Grace”, taken from “AcCult II”, a new acoustic album set for release on June 12, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Andy Kuntz commented: “The single “Far Off Grace” exemplifies the unpretentious, pure, and at the same time artistic, multifaceted acoustic expression of all the songs on “AcCult II”. They say you can recognize a good song when it works even in a stripped-down version. Compared to the studio version first released in 1999, however, this interpretation opens up on top many new avenues of understanding”.
“It allows the song’s once bombastic beauty to blossom in the virtuosic interplay between Stephan Lill’s exquisite guitar work, Alessandro Del Vecchio’s shimmering grand piano, and Kuntz’s vocals, ranging from sensitive to ecstatic – only to then be driven, by the unbridled power of an exceptional band with Andreas Lill on drums and Torsten Reichert on bass, to a hypnotically intensifying, furiously breathtaking finale”, he added. “This is far more than an acoustic version of a song; it is the ultimate reinvention of a classic in its own light.”
Building on the innovative concept that first reimagined tracks from their debut “Colour Temple” in a stripped-down, unplugged setting, this new release revisits select songs from their extensive catalog with fresh acoustic arrangements, offering fans a completely new perspective on the band’s music.
In addition to reworked originals like “Far Off Grace”, “Holes In The Sky”, “The Ghost Xperiment”, and “You Fly”, “AcCult II” features inspired interpretations of classic songs by other artists, including Styx’s “Boat On The River” and Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters”, blending reverence for the originals with Vanden Plas’ signature emotional depth and musical sophistication.
Notably, John Helliwell of Supertramp makes a guest appearance on saxophone on the album’s closing track, “You Fly”, adding a unique, melodic touch to the album’s finale.
The album showcases the band’s current lineup – Andy Kuntz (vocals), Stephan Lill (guitars), Andreas Lill (drums), Thorsten Reichert (bass), and Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards) – whose synergy brings a nuanced warmth to each track.
With “AcCult II”, Vanden Plas demonstrates that their progressive sensibilities translate seamlessly into intimate, acoustic settings, creating a compelling experience that resonates both with longtime fans and newcomers alike.
“AcCult II” Tracklist:
1. Far Off Grace
2. Holes In The Sky
3. The Ghost Experiment
4. Boat On The River
5. Healing Tree
6. Postcard To God
7. Nothing Else Matters
8. You Fly (Ft. John Helliwell)
Line Up:
Andy Kuntz -vocals
Stephan Lill – guitars
Andreas Lill – drums
Torsten Reichert – bass
Alessandro Del Vecchio – keyboards
