FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INHALE Returns with Explosive New Album BLUE MOMENT – Out April 22, 2026
Osaka, Japan – After years of evolution and refinement, Japanese melodic metal powerhouse INHALE announces their triumphant return with BLUE MOMENT , set for release on April 22, 2026. The album showcases the band at the intersection of classic heavy rock/metal craftsmanship and modern melodic death metal intensity.
Formed in 2006, INHALE has always prioritized structure, dynamics, and melody over trend-driven aggression. At the center of their sound is guitarist Takahiro “Hasshin” Hashimoto (ex KING OF DARKNESS ), whose razor-edged riffs, soaring leads, and meticulously sculpted tone define the band’s sonic identity. The addition of vocalist Yusuke “Uske” Shimomura , capable of fluidly shifting between powerful clean vocals and ferocious growls, expands the band’s dynamic range. Anchoring the sound is a groove-driven rhythm section featuring Akira “Tatty” Tateyama on bass and Tatsuya “Pan” Fujimori on drums, delivering precision and impact throughout.
Recorded and produced at Hashimoto’s own Studio Galaxy Blast , BLUE MOMENT delivers a record that is both authentic and modern, melodic yet forceful. It is a testament to INHALE’s commitment to expressive songwriting, dramatic development, and emotional weight, cementing a decisive new chapter in the band’s journey.
For fans of: TRIVIUM, AS I LAY DYING, ARCH ENEMY, TESTAMENT, and modern melodic guitar-driven metal.
Line-Up:
Takahiro “Hasshin” Hashimoto – Guitars
Yusuke “Uske” Shimomura – Vocals
Akira “Tatty” Tateyama – Bass
Tatsuya “Pan” Fujimori – Drums
BLUE MOMENT will be available on all streaming platforms and physical formats on April 22, 2026 .
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Contact: contact@spiritual-beast.com
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Decapitated’s Summer European/UK Touring Plans Confirmed
Including shows with Megadeth, Gatecreeper, Evergrey & Cytotoxin.
The post Decapitated’s Summer European/UK Touring Plans Confirmed appeared first on Theprp.com.
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CAGE FIGHT Brings The 8-Bit Violence With New Single “Pick Your Fighter”
Cage Fight is back to kick your ass with their new single “Pick Your Fighter”, which features Julien Truchan of Benighted on guest vocals.
The post CAGE FIGHT Brings The 8-Bit Violence With New Single "Pick Your Fighter" appeared first on Metal Injection.
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Bloodstock M2TM South Wales Interviews: Damek East Heat #4 Green Rooms, 21.03.26
Interview With Damek East Heat #4 Green Rooms, 21.03.26
1. Please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know you. Tell us a little bit more about you as a band.
We are DAMEK forged from the remnants of Hogslayer, Zonderhoof, Thorun previously and Desalvo. Formed in the Murky Depths of Deepest Wales comes this formidable European Power Trio that deliver Crushing riffs and Dramatic songs.
With a focus on delivering crushing riffs, hooks and twists in unexpected directions. We have been said to be similar to Black Sabbath, Melvins and Celtic Frost. But there’s plenty of fast bits too so it’s not all Doom n Gloom.
The name DAMEK means Red Earth from Ancient language.DBOMB on DRUMS ,
KAOS on the BASS,
D. Omsk on Guitar and Vokillz.
2. What made you want to participate in the Metal To The Masses South Wales 2026 campaign? Have you had previous experience? Or is this your first time?
We wanted to try and better ourselves and push the band to the next level and thought what a better way to get there than to compete to play the Mighty Bloodstock. We’ve just released our new single Satanic Witchunt which we’d written early last year and thought what a great way to promote it. Yes we have tried in the past. And we had a great experience , but unfortunately didn’t get through, so if at first you don’t succeed try try again. So Let’s Crush!
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?We love the local South Wales scene there’s a lot going on at the moment at different levels, some great bands starting out and been going a while, some on the verge of breaking through and others lucky enough to be doing extensive touring.
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Bunkhouse/Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?Yes we love the Green Rooms where our heat is. It’s amazing!! We were lucky enough to play there last year and it was a great night, we felt like Rick Stars! We have also been to the Bunkhouse previously a great venue. We are very lucky in South Wales to have these great venues and everyone has to get out there and support locals venues because it can be tough keeping these things going. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL VENUES
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
We hope that by doing this (and hopefully getting through) we can see other great bands and connect with these bands and fans. Playing further gigs with these bands and create more events in the scene together. And build and build. Cause at the end of the day we are all the same, one day we picked up an instrument, was inspired by a gig or a band that we’d seen and said “Hey I want to do that!” and that’s what happened to me when I was 14.
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
OMG it would be the best thing The Day of Wreckoning is such a great event with totally awesome bands and epic headliners. One of my newest favourite bands is The Wildhearts as I’d been meaning to see them before but never have so the see them and play next to them would be mind blowing. And Ginger is such a lovely dude and is going through a lot at the moment. Obviously playing Bloodstock would be monumental for us to be on a stage and crushing and give it our all. Wow that would be a lifetime achievement.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
Yeah we’ve checked out all the bands and I like Disrupt the Continuum. I think they’ve got some great ideas. And we did a warm up gig with butties Exaust who managed to get through to the next round, so good luck to them.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?
DARK DRAMATIC DENSE DOOMED HEAVINESS
LINKS:
www.damekband.com
BANDCAMP:
https://damekband.bandcamp.com/album/damek
New Single
SATANIC WITCHUNT
https://damekband.bandcamp.com/album/satanic-witchunt
YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
BONECRUSHER
https://youtu.be/TM0cogsw2kg?si=7uMzKB5sA_Z4Jxzy
NIGHTMARES
https://youtu.be/RqogvVEJO_U?si=vdiqCz5co4aeqZXj
LIVE:
https://youtu.be/-KlhRcUHlB8?si=CKNvARCt-vpwdCvW
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DAMEKBAND
Instagram:
@damekdoom
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Suffocation Add Exclusive Headlining Shows Around Cradle Of Filth Tour
What New Shows Did Suffocation Add To Their 2026 Tour?
Suffocation added several standalone headlining dates during their 2026 U.S. run with Cradle Of Filth, giving fans a chance to see extended sets outside the main tour package.
TL;DR
- Suffocation add standalone headlining shows across April and May 2026
- Dates run alongside Cradle Of Filth tour
- Support on main tour includes Ghost Bath and Cultus Black
- Headline shows feature full-length Suffocation sets
- Tour covers major U.S. markets and select secondary cities
Suffocation’s upcoming run already had weight behind it.
Now it has range.
By adding their own headlining stops between larger tour dates, the band shifts part of this cycle away from shared billing and into something more direct.
Short festival-style sets and full headline sets deliver very different experiences. That gap is exactly what these added shows address.
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The Headlining Dates Offer A Different Set Experience
These newly announced shows are built around Suffocation alone.
That means longer sets, deeper pulls from their catalog, and pacing that isn’t dictated by a multi-band schedule.
For a band with this kind of history, that distinction matters.
Suffocation Headlining Tour Dates
- April 28 — Memphis, TN @ 1884 Lounge
- May 10 — Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
- May 25 — Springfield, MO @ Regency Live
- May 26 — Indianapolis, IN @ The Black Circle
- May 27 — Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power
- May 29 — Philadelphia, PA @ Warehouse on Watts
- May 30 — Brooklyn, NY @ Market Hotel
Fans interested in attending can find tickets here
If you’re choosing between catching a partial set or seeing the full scope of what the band does live, these are the dates that give you that option.
The Full Tour Still Carries A Heavy Lineup
Outside of those headlining shows, Suffocation joins Cradle Of Filth on a multi-city run supported by Ghost Bath and Cultus Black.
It’s a lineup that spans different corners of extreme music, pulling together contrasting styles under one tour.
Cradle Of Filth Tour Dates Featuring Suffocation
- April 30 — San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater
- May 1 — Fort Worth, TX @ Tannahill’s
- May 3 — Corpus Christi, TX @ Crush The Coast Fest
- May 4 — Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
- May 5 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
- May 7 — Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
- May 8 — Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl
- May 9 — Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- May 11 — Washington, DC @ Black Cat
- May 12 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian
- May 14 — Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
- May 16 — Saginaw, MI @ The Vault
- May 19 — Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
- May 20 — Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
- May 21 — Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
- May 22 — Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater
- May 23 — Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
What’s Riding On These Dates
Tour cycles move fast, and most sets are compressed into tight time windows.
Full headline shows still give bands room to stretch, build momentum, and dig deeper into material that rarely surfaces on shorter sets.
That difference is what makes these added dates stand out.
Why This Matters Right Now
More tours are leaning toward stacked lineups with limited set times.
That makes standalone shows more valuable for fans who want a complete set rather than a shortened version.
These dates fill that gap directly.
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FAQ
Are Suffocation Playing Headlining Shows In 2026?
Yes, the band added multiple standalone headlining shows alongside their U.S. tour.
How Are These Shows Different From The Main Tour?
The headlining shows feature only Suffocation with longer, full-length sets.
When Does The Tour Take Place?
The tour runs from late April through May 2026.
Who Is On The Main Tour Lineup?
Cradle Of Filth, Ghost Bath, and Cultus Black join Suffocation on the primary run.
Where Can Fans Buy Tickets?
Tickets are available through official outlets and verified resale platforms.
Suffocation Bio
Suffocation are a foundational death metal band known for helping shape the genre’s technical and brutal sound. Since the early 1990s, their influence has extended across multiple generations of extreme metal.
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Lamb Of God Clarifies the Confusion Surrounding ‘Into Oblivion’ Bonus Track “Wire”
Ever since the release of Lamb Of God‘s Into Oblivion last Friday, some eagle-eyed fans have noticed that the iTunes and Amazon Music versions have a bonus track titled “Wire” that’s not available everywhere else. Some fans have wondered whether other platforms will get access to that bonus track or not and as a result, the band issued a statement looking to clear things up.
As it turns out, it’s only available on iTunes and Amazon Music, but only until midnight tonight. After then, you’ll have to hope it comes out in some compilation or anniversary edition of Into Oblivion. Here’s what they had to say:
“Hello to all Lamb of God fans around the world. We wanted to take a moment, and address some of the rumors that have been circulating online about the band and our latest album… We’ll address the situation in as much detail as we can share, and we’ll do our best to speak candidly on the next couple of slides.
“You may have heard that we have a bonus track ‘Wire’ that was NOT included in the original Into Oblivion tracklisting. THIS IS TRUE. You can grab the Into Oblivion (Bonus Track Edition) now on iTunes and Amazon music for just $4.99. HOWEVER. DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. UNFORTUNATELY…
“With our deepest regret, we must inform you all that the bonus track edition is only availble until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. So this is your last chance. Hopefully, we lay some of these rumors to rest or at least provide some clarity to the ongoing discourse.
“If you’ve got something else to say, feel free to scream it to our faces on the Into Oblivion North America Tour. We’ll see you out there.”
Into Oblivion was released on March 13 via Epic Records, so you can get it wherever you get your music these days.
Lamb of God are currently headlining a killer tour with Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. You can check out the full list of tour dates below and get your tickets today.
Into Oblivion North American tour dates:
March 19 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
March 20 Toronto, ON GCT Theatre
March 22 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
March 24 Minneapolis, MN Armory
March 25 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
March 27 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
March 28 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
March 30 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds
March 31 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater
April 1 Vancouver, BC PNE Forum
April 3 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
April 4 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater
April 5 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
April 7 Albuquerque, NM Revel Entertainment Center
April 10 Austin, TX Moody Amphitheater
April 11 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
April 12 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
April 14 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium
April 15 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
April 16 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
April 18 Reading, PA Santander Arena
April 19 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome
April 21 Buffalo, NY Buffalo RiverWorks
April 23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
April 25 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
April 26 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at FenwayAdditional 2026 tour dates:
May 9 Daytona Beach, FL Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
May 17 Dayton, OH Welcome to Rockville
May 20 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico
July 24 Istanbul, TR Bonus Parkorman
July 25 – 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock
July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air
August 3 Leipzig, DE Haus Auensee
August 5 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air
August 6 – 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air
August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air
August 11 Copenhagen, DK K.B. Hallen
August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze
August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival
August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest
October 30 – November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers BoatThe post Lamb Of God Clarifies the Confusion Surrounding ‘Into Oblivion’ Bonus Track “Wire” appeared first on MetalSucks.
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Finnish Metal band HORIZON OF AEONS released a doomy single ‘Until the Darkness Claims Us’ – debut album out in May!
The Finnish dark metal band Horizon of Aeons are set to release their debut album, Timeless Forms of Desolation, on 29 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Until the Darkness Claims Us’, is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/horizon-of-aeons-darkness The band comments: “The title of the song is taken from the […] -
Muse Announce New Album ‘The WOW! Signal’
Muse have announced their 10th full-length album, and done so in the most Muse way possible; from actual Space.
Titled ‘The WOW! Signal’, it will be released on June 26 via Warner Records. It serves as the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Will Of The People’.
The band announced the record from literal space, by blasting a specially designed tablet 33km up into the atmosphere carrying the video for their new track ‘Be With You’, thanks to a partnership with Sent Into Space.
Speaking of ‘Be With You’, it’s a track that is at the height of the band’s bombastic and boundless powers. An atmospherically stunning and extraordinarily romantic piece of electronic exploration, it’s a song that pushes and pulls at perception in a way that only Muse can. A star-splattered introduction to what is clearly going to be a special universe.
Check it below, alongside a beautifully affecting video:
The artwork for ‘The WOW! Signal’ looks like this:
Whilst the full tracklisting is like this:
1. The Dark Forest
2. Nightshift Superstar
3. Shimmering Scars
4. Cryogen
5. Be With You
6. Hexagons
7. The Sickness In You & I
8. Unravelling
9. Hush
10. Space DebrisThe post Muse Announce New Album ‘The WOW! Signal’ appeared first on Rock Sound.
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Album review : THE DAVIDSON TRIO – Follow You (EP)
Self release [Release date: 01.05.26] ‘Follow You’ is a sparkling 5 track EP by the Birmingham based The Davidson Trio and is the perfect follow up to their critically acclaimed ‘Cougar’ debut album. While the latter served as a reminder … Continue reading The post Album review : THE DAVIDSON TRIO – Follow You (EP) appeared first on Get Ready to ROCK!.
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Pallbearer & Blood Vulture Announce Spring North American Tour
Teaming up amid some festival stops.
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