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Heavy metal group Elegant Weapons, featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), vocalist Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, etc,), bassist Dave Rimmer (Uriah Heep) and drummer Christopher Williams (Accept), are all set to unleash their second full-length instalment Evolution on April 24 via Exciter Records.
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The Marshall Tucker Band made stone cold southern rock classic with Can’t You See

Technical death metal architects ALLEGAEON have unveiled a lyric video for “Imperial.” The track comes off the band’s latest full-length, The Ossuary Lens, out now on Metal Blade Records.

Watch ALLEGAEON’s “Imperial” lyric video HERE.

The video comes in advance of the band’s upcoming US tour supporting Obscura. The journey has already begun on Friday, March 13th in Los Angeles, California and runs through April 4th in San Jose, California. Additional support will be provided by Cryptosis and labelmates Cognitive. See all confirmed dates below.

ALLEGAEON w/ Obscura, Cognitive, Cryptosis:

3/13/2026 Whisky-A-Go-Go – Los Angeles, CA

3/14/2026 The Rock – Tucson, AZ

3/15/2026 Rockhouse Bar And Grill  – El Paso, TX

3/16/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, OK

3/17/2026 89th Street Collecive  – Oklahoma City, TX

3/18/2026 Haltom Theater – Haltom, TX

3/19/2026 House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX

3/21/2026 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA

3/22/2026 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC

3/23/2026 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA

3/24/2026 The Meadows – Brooklyn, NY

3/25/2026 Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT

3/26/2026 Photo City Music Hall – Rochester, NY

3/27/2026 Mercury Music Lounge – Lakewood, OH

3/28/2026 The Sanctuary – Hamtramck, MI

3/29/2026 The Forge – Joliet, IL

3/30/2026 Warehouse On Broadway – Kansas City, MO

3/31/2026 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO

4/01/2026 Aces High Saloon  – Salt Lake City, UT

4/02/2026 Club Underground – Reno, NV

4/03/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA

4/04/2026 The Ritz  – San Jose, CA

The Ossuary Lens serves as ALLEGAEON’s seventh full-length overall, but it’s the first to feature the return of original vocalist Ezra Haynes since his 2015 departure following the Elements Of The Infinite album. The record was recorded with producer Dave Otero at Flatline Audio studio in Denver. It marks the sixth album recorded with Otero. It’s of no surprise then that the sound on The Ossuary Lens pummels the listener, though the ferocity is balanced by the overt melodies. It’s the most triumphant and cohesive body of work that they’ve ever laid down.

Preview/purchase The Ossuary Lens at: metalblade.com/allegaeon.  

Watch ALLEGAEON’s previously released video for “Driftwood” HERE, “The Swarm” HERE, and “Wake Circling Above” video HERE.

ALLEGAEON:
Greg Burgess – lead guitar
Michael Stancel – lead guitar
Jeff Saltzman – drums
Ezra Haynes – vocals
Brandon Michael – bass

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It’s a rainy night in Hamburg, the perfect setting for an dark and gloomy show at Docks. Gothenburg-based Avatar are currently on the road, and tonight is actually the final show of the “In the Airwaves EU ‘26” tour, so the timing is perfect. A Friday night and a sold-out venue are ideal for a… Continue Reading →

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Record-breaking, platinum-selling rock band The Pretty Reckless have begun an explosive new era with the announcement of their forthcoming fifth studio album DEAR GOD (pre-order HERE) as well as a 2026 headlining world tour. Arriving alongside the announcement is their new single When I Wake Up, out now via Fearless Records.

Marking the beginning of a new creative chapter, DEAR GOD embraces vulnerability, intensity and artistic freedom, inviting listeners into one of the band’s most raw and uncompromising records yet. The band approached the album with a renewed commitment to raw diaristic songwriting. The high-octane new single When I Wake Up leans into a punk-driven sound while staying true to what has become the band’s signature: explosive guitars and Momsen’s unmistakable powerhouse vocal. The album will also include their chart-topping single For I Am Death, which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart last November, marking their fourth consecutive No. 1 and the second time the band has achieved this impressive feat.

Speaking about the song and new album, frontwoman Taylor Momsen said “‘When I Wake Up’ is the story of a dream becoming a nightmare. When a life of excess leads you on a rollercoaster that is doomed to crash but you just can’t see it. It’s a good time…”

The Pretty Reckless will bring their electrifying stage performance to fans across the world with their all-new headlining DEAR GOD Tour. The tour will kick off in North America, making stops in New Orleans, Dallas, and Los Angeles before wrapping in Europe. This tour follows their incredible two-year long trek across the globe alongside AC/DC on the PWR UP Tour.

This upcoming marquee year follows a remarkable 12 months for the band, which included an acclaimed performance at the prestigious 2026 Musicares Person of the Year Gala, where Taylor honored the legendary Mariah Carey alongside the Foo Fighters, as well as a performance at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame where Taylor performed with Soundgarden for their induction. Additionally, the band released their holiday EP Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, which features the revamped Where Are You Christmas? – the lead single hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart, reigniting over two decades of global fandom and nostalgia.

DEAR GOD Tracklisting:

01. Life Evermore Pt. 2
02. For I Am Death
03. When I Wake Up
04. Love Me
05. Dragonfire
06. Dear God
07. Life Evermore Pt. 3
08. About You
09. Spell On You
10. Rollercoaster of Life
11. Eye of the Storm
12. Devil in Disguise (Michelle’s Song)
13. Dark Days
14. Life Evermore Pt. 1

WHEN I WAKE UP – OUT NOW
https://link.theprettyreckless.com/wiwu

DEAR GOD – DUE OUT JUNE 26
https://link.theprettyreckless.com/deargod

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Featuring the well-traveled Jesse Attard, Runt is a newish Brisbane act who have just released their first single.

Forever is out now, find it here or check out the clip below.

At the confluence of alternative rock and gritty blues, award-winning duo When Rivers Meet make music from the heart that’s food for the soul. As intuitive as they’re instinctive, this finely tuned husband and wife team is fiercely autonomous and unflinchingly bold.

One of a handful of fully independent UK artists to have achieved two Official UK Charts Top 10 albums, When Rivers Meet is a band without boundaries. And new single The Tide Is Turning maintains the consistent flow of critically acclaimed releases that have long since marked out Grace and Aaron Bond as ones to watch.

It’s a raw and edgy anthem that comes from those nights on the road when everything feels a little rough around the edges. The windows rattle from the amps, the venue is packed and noisy, there’s the smell of beer in the air and the floor’s sticky.

“The Tide Is Turning captures that chunk of time before you walk out into the lights,” explains Grace. “Everything’s loud, messy and often chaotic but you can feel something building. I like that it isn’t about everything being polished and easy. It’s about trusting that momentum even when you’re still figuring things out.”

Aaron adds: “This one comes straight from real gig life. Dingy rooms, long drives, never quite knowing what kind of night you’re about to have but still believing you’re moving somewhere. The line ‘we found our way out of the dark’ really sums it up. You just keep going until the tide turns.”

The Tide Is Turning is the first single taken from summer 2026 album Rhythm Rust & Static and its arrival couldn’t be more timely for the Bonds. Grace and Aaron are expecting their first child following an intense period of songwriting and recording. And Bond Jr will be hitting the road later this year as Rhythm Rust & Static’s release is supported by a series of headline shows across the UK.

“We’re a married couple expecting our first baby in March and then heading straight back out on tour in July with a four-month-old,” adds Grace. “To us it seems like the most natural thing to do and Rhythm Rust & Static feels like a very natural step for us creatively. With our previous album, Addicted To You, we leaned into a much bigger, more produced sound. When we started thinking about the next album, though, we felt drawn to something a little more raw and intimate. In many ways Rhythm Rust & Static reminds us of the records we always loved growing up — those first albums bands make where everything feels a little less polished and a bit more alive. That spirit was something we really wanted to capture with the new album.”

When Rivers Meet usher in a brave new era on the back of three successive Band Of The Year wins at the UK Blues Awards and multiple tours across the UK, US and Europe. Grace and Aaron continue to build on the striking potential that landed the duo Planet Rock Radio’s Best New Band award in 2021.

And on the back of 2025’s top four UK album Addicted To You, the Bonds are determined to break down more barriers and broaden their reach within a constantly evolving music industry.

A big part of our story is also the independent side of what we’ve built,” adds Aaron. “We’ve never had a label or management. And we’ve turned down major record deals along the way because we’ve always wanted to stay independent and follow our own path. When Rivers Meet has never followed the music industry rulebook. We’re proud to go our own way.”

The Tide Is Turning is streaming everywhere with the video available to watch on YouTube HERE

Out Now http://tunelink.to/zqQ8s

Fans can pre-order Rhythm, Rust & Static now ahead of its May 29 release. Visit the band’s official website for details of various bundles and formats.

Tickets www.whenriversmeet.co.uk/tour

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Seit mehr als drei Jahrzehnten steht Axel Rudi Pell für melodischen Hard Rock mit epischen Gitarrenläufen, großen Refrains und einer klaren Handschrift. 2026 geht der Bochumer Gitarrist erneut auf Tour. Unter dem Titel „Ghost Town Tour 2026“ präsentiert Pell sein neues Studioalbum und bringt seine Band im März und April auf zahlreiche Bühnen in Deutschland und der Schweiz.

Schon im Oktober 2024 weilte Axel mit seiner Band in der Hamburger Fabrik. Den Artikel nebst Fotos findest du hier über diesen Link

Ein besonderer Termin für norddeutsche Fans ist der 8. April 2026. An diesem Abend spielt Axel Rudi Pell in der Fabrik Hamburg. Einlass ist um 19 Uhr, Konzertbeginn um 20 Uhr. Tickets sind derzeit im Vorverkauf ab etwa 54 Euro erhältlich. Als Special Guest begleitet die Band Neverland die Tour.

Neues Album „Ghost Town“ erscheint im März 2026

Passend zur Tour veröffentlicht Axel Rudi Pell am 20. März 2026 sein neues Studioalbum „Ghost Town“ über Steamhammer. Die Platte enthält elf neue Songs und knüpft an den klassischen Pell-Sound an: kraftvolle Gitarrenriffs, melodische Leads und epische Hard-Rock-Strukturen mit viel Atmosphäre.

Die Songs werden auf der Tour erstmals live vorgestellt. Gleichzeitig dürfen Fans natürlich auch zahlreiche Klassiker aus Pell’s umfangreichem Katalog erwarten.

Axel Rudi Pell – eine Karriere über Jahrzehnte

Axel Rudi Pell gehört zu den konstantesten Figuren der deutschen Hard-Rock-Szene. Seine Karriere begann Anfang der 1980er Jahre bei der Heavy-Metal-Band Steeler. Nach deren Auflösung startete er Ende der Achtziger seine Solokarriere.

Seitdem hat Pell eine beeindruckende Diskografie aufgebaut. Mehr als zwanzig Studioalben, zahlreiche Live-Veröffentlichungen und eine internationale Fangemeinde prägen seinen Weg. Besonders prägend ist seine Mischung aus klassischem Hard Rock, melodischem Metal und Einflüssen von Bands wie Rainbow oder Deep Purple.

Charakteristisch für Pell ist auch die Kontinuität seiner Band. Viele Musiker begleiten ihn über Jahre hinweg und prägen den Sound ebenso stark wie sein markantes Gitarrenspiel.

Die Band: starke Musiker an Pell’s Seite

Auf Tour steht Axel Rudi Pell mit einer eingespielten Besetzung auf der Bühne:

• Johnny Gioeli – Gesang
• Bobby Rondinelli – Schlagzeug (u.a. Rainbow, Black Sabbath)
• Volker Krawczak – Bass
• Ferdy Doernberg – Keyboards

Diese Musiker bilden seit Jahren das Fundament der Band und sorgen für die kraftvolle Mischung aus Hard Rock, melodischen Hooks und virtuosen Soli, die Pell’s Songs auszeichnet.

Ferdy Doernberg – der Mann für Atmosphäre und Tiefe

Eine besondere Rolle in der Band spielt Keyboarder Ferdy Doernberg. Der deutsche Musiker gehört seit vielen Jahren zur Live-Besetzung und erweitert den klassischen Hard-Rock-Sound um orchestrale Elemente und atmosphärische Klangflächen.

Doernberg ist weit mehr als nur Begleitmusiker. Seine Hammond-Orgel-Sounds, Synthesizerflächen und Piano-Passagen sorgen für Tiefe in Pell’s Kompositionen. Besonders bei epischen Songs oder instrumentalen Passagen trägt er entscheidend zur Dynamik bei.

Neben seiner Arbeit mit Axel Rudi Pell ist Doernberg auch als Produzent, Studiomusiker und Solokünstler aktiv. In der europäischen Metal-Szene gilt er als vielseitiger Keyboarder mit einem starken Gespür für Melodien. Zu Ferdy, seiner Musik und seinem Studio demnächst mehr.

Tourtermine der „Ghost Town Tour 2026“

• 24.03.2026 – Berlin, Huxleys
• 26.03.2026 – Bochum, Zeche
• 27.03.2026 – Jena, F-Haus
• 29.03.2026 – Geiselwind, Music Hall
• 31.03.2026 – Augsburg, Spectrum
• 01.04.2026 – München, Backstage
• 05.04.2026 – Lindau, Club Vaudeville
• 06.04.2026 – Bern (CH), Bierhübeli
• 07.04.2026 – Saarbrücken, Garage
• 08.04.2026 – Hamburg, Fabrik
• 14.04.2026 – Bochum, Zeche

Hard Rock mit Tradition – live in Hamburg

Wer klassischen melodischen Hard Rock liebt, bekommt mit der „Ghost Town Tour“ eine geballte Ladung Gitarrenpower. Axel Rudi Pell und seine Band stehen für eine Mischung aus Virtuosität, eingängigen Songs und einer großen Portion Bühnenroutine.

Der Hamburger Termin am 8. April 2026 in der Fabrik dürfte für Fans im Norden einer der Höhepunkte der Tour werden. Neben neuem Material vom Album „Ghost Town“ stehen auch zahlreiche Fan-Favoriten aus über drei Jahrzehnten Bandgeschichte auf dem Programm.

Für Hard-Rock-Fans ist dieser Abend damit Pflichtprogramm.

Danke für´s Lesen. PUNKT!

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