“I woke up at noon, and there were 45 years gone/ I never imagined I would live this long/ You don’t notice the days slipping away until there’s nothing left to protect except your next paycheck.” That’s the opening verse from “No Percentage In Caution,” the latest single from the noisy and transgressive quasi-industrial Austin…
The post Street Sects – “No Percentage In Caution” appeared first on Stereogum.
The Transformers: The Movie Soundtrack – The Reformatted Edition Anniversary Tribute. Available July 24th Relive the soundtrack that fueled a generation. From soaring anthems to […]
The post Transformers Collab – Pre-Order Available appeared first on Metal-Rules.com.
Beartooth’s third tour announcement in just as many days.
The post Beartooth, Don Broco, Magnolia Park & Windwaker U.S. Tour Revealed appeared first on Theprp.com.
LOS ANGELES, CA — The landscape of extreme metal is about to be leveled. Swedish melodic death metal titans Arch Enemy have officially announced a massive North American co-headlining run alongside the unstoppable The Black Dahlia Murder. Dubbed the “Wrath Across America 2026” tour, the trek marks a pivotal moment in metal history as it introduces the world to the “New Era” of Arch Enemy, fronted by newly minted vocalist Lauren Hart. With a punishing supporting cast including Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile, this 2026 circuit is being hailed as the year’s definitive extreme music event.
The headlines leading into the “Wrath Across America” tour are firmly fixed on the seismic shift within the Arch Enemy camp. Following the highly successful decade-long tenure of Alissa White-Gluz, the band has officially unveiled former Once Human vocalist Lauren Hart as their new frontwoman. This transition marks the third major vocal evolution for the band, following the legendary runs of Angela Gossow and White-Gluz.
The band’s latest single, “To The Last Breath,” serves as Hart’s studio debut and a blistering statement of intent. The track retains the trademark Michael Amott melodic ferocity while introducing a fresh, visceral vocal dynamic that has already energized the global metal community. “North America, we are proud to announce our return,” says guitarist Michael Amott. “An exceptional lineup, built for those who live and breathe pure fucking metal. We look forward to bringing you a new era of Arch Enemy.”
Sharing the top of the bill, The Black Dahlia Murder continues their relentless momentum in support of their 2024 masterwork, Servitude. The album, which marked a defiant new chapter for the band following the tragic passing of Trevor Strnad, has been lauded as a “collection of raging riffs and solid gold grooves.”
With guitarist Brian Eschbach transitioning to vocals and the addition of Ryan Knight, the band has found a “fresh energy” that has translated into a devastating live show. Drummer Alan Cassidy offered a characteristically blunt invitation for the fall trek: “I’d take my arch enemy to see The Black Dahlia Murder and Arch Enemy! Then throw them in the pit. See you this fall!”
Tickets for the “Wrath Across America” tour are expected to move rapidly across all 2026 dates. Fans are encouraged to utilize the following staggered on-sale windows:
Oct. 05 – Riverside, CA – Municipal Auditorium
Oct. 06 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee
Oct. 08 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at The Complex
Oct. 09 – Denver, CO – Fillmore
Oct. 11 – Dallas, TX – Echo
Oct. 12 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Oct. 13 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
Oct. 15 – Orlando, FL – Beacham
Oct. 16 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
Oct. 18 – Tampa, FL – Jannus
Oct. 20 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven)
Oct. 21 – Charlotte, NC – Fillmore
Oct. 22 – Raleigh, NC – Ritz
Oct. 24 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
Oct. 25 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore Silver Spring
Oct. 26 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
Oct. 28 – Worcester, MA – Palladium Worcester
Oct. 30 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre Hall
Oct. 31 – Montreal, QC – Olympia
Nov. 01 – Toronto, ON – Danforth
Nov. 03 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
Nov. 04 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
Nov. 05 – Cleveland, OH – Agora
Nov. 07 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore
Nov. 08 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Nov. 09 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
Nov. 11 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
Nov. 12 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
Nov. 14 – Vancouver, BC – The Key
Nov. 16 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
Who is the new singer for Arch Enemy? As of May 2026, Lauren Hart (formerly of Once Human) is the official lead vocalist for Arch Enemy, following the departure of Alissa White-Gluz.
When does the Wrath Across America tour begin? The tour officially kicks off on October 5, 2026, in Riverside, California, and concludes on November 16 in Seattle, Washington.
What is the latest Arch Enemy album? The band’s most recent full-length album is Blood Dynasty, released in 2025, which featured Alissa White-Gluz. The 2026 tour will focus on new material featuring Lauren Hart, including the single “To The Last Breath.”
Formed in 1996 by Swedish guitar hero Michael Amott, Arch Enemy has spent three decades as a defining force in modern extreme metal. Fusing razor-edged thrash riffing with stadium-level melodic hooks, the band has traversed eleven studio albums and multiple legendary vocal eras. With the 2026 addition of Lauren Hart, the band enters a bold new chapter of global dominance.
STAY LOUD: Catch the full breakdown of today’s stories on the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast with Scott Penfold, or crank the hard rock and metal 24/7 on our live digital stream at LoadedRadio.com.
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder have announced a massive co-headlining fall tour, officially debuting new Arch Enemy frontwoman Lauren Hart to North American audiences.
Will the addition of Lauren Hart propel Arch Enemy to even greater heights, or is the Alissa White-Gluz era an impossible act to follow? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
The post Lauren Hart Leads a New Era: Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder Announce ‘Wrath Across America’ 2026 Tour appeared first on Loaded Radio.
Before the deerstalker hat and the magnifying glass, there was the shadow and the candlelight of C. Auguste Dupin.
When we think of the modern detective, our minds often drift to 221B Baker Street. However, to find the true architect of the mystery genre, we must travel further back to 1841. With the publication of “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” Edgar Allan Poe did more than write a story; he birthed an entire genre. C. Auguste Dupin wasn’t just a character; he was the blueprint for every brilliant, eccentric sleuth that followed.
Poe called his detective stories “Tales of Ratiocination.” This wasn’t merely about solving crimes; it was a psychological exercise. Dupin possessed the unique ability to “unmask” the criminal mind by becoming one with it. This internal conflict—the thin line between the genius and the madness of the analytical mind—is a recurring theme that defines the Poe aesthetic.
Dupin is a quintessentially “Noir” figure. He is an aristocrat who has lost his fortune, living in a “time-eaten and grotesque mansion” in Paris. He prefers the darkness, closing the shutters during the day and only emerging at night to wander the fog-shrouded streets. This atmospheric tension is exactly what we translate into our music—it is the sound of the unknown lurking in the shadows. Just as Poe explored Poe’s influence on modern culture, we can see Dupin’s DNA in every film noir detective ever captured on screen.
While many know Poe for the rhythmic despair of “The Raven” or the beating heart of “The Tell-Tale Heart,” his detective work shows a different side of his brilliance. It is the cold, sharp edge of logic applied to the most gruesome of circumstances. Whether he is dissecting the physics of the universe as seen in Poe and Quantum Physics or solving a locked-room mystery, Poe’s mind was always looking for the underlying patterns.
C. Auguste Dupin remains relevant because he represents our desire to find order in chaos. He showed us that the greatest mysteries aren’t found in the clues on the floor, but in the dark corners of the human psyche. As you explore the deep melancholy of “Annabel Lee,” remember that the same mind that mourned lost love also pioneered the science of the sleuth.
The post The First Detective: How C. Auguste Dupin Changed Literature Forever appeared first on Edgar Allan Poets – Noir Rock Band.
(written by Islander) Prepare to jump off your usual beaten tracks, indeed off the tracks of the world altogether, as we present Carmina Inferorum — Latin for “Songs of he Underworld”. This is the debut album of the mysterious Polish avant-black-death-metal band KUR•NU•GI•A (not to be confused with the Ohio death metal band Kurnugia or […]
The post AN NCS ALBUM PREMIERE (AND A REVIEW): KUR•NU•GI•A — “CARMINA INFERORUM” appeared first on NO CLEAN SINGING.
Bringing the wrath this fall.
The post Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder Announce North American Co-Headlining Tour, Septicflesh, Crypta & Thrown Into Exile To Open appeared first on Theprp.com.
Riding high after an all-timer homecoming show at Desertfest London this weekend, and hot on the heels of announcing their long-awaited fourth studio album, Necropolitan (to be released on Friday September 11th 2026) Green Lung announce a black crusade of the UK and Europe this winter… the Dance to the Grave Tour MMXXVI.
Special guests on this run will be High On Fire with support from Gnome. The tour poster was designed by the band’s frequent collaborator, Richard Wells.
Tickets will go on general sale: Friday, May 22nd @ 09:00 AM BST
Pre-sales will be running from: Tuesday, May 19th & Wednesday, May 20th
GREEN LUNG
DANCE TO THE GRAVE TOUR MMXXVI
w/ High On Fire & Gnome
03-Dec BE Antwerp @ Trix
04-Dec DE Frankfurt am Main @ Batschkapp
05-Dec DE Munich @ Backstage
07-Dec AT Vienna @ Arena
08-Dec DE Leipzig @ Anker
10-Dec DE Hamburg @ Große Freiheit 36
11-Dec DE Berlin @ Astra Kulturhaus
12-Dec DE Cologne @ Carlswerk Victoria
13-Dec NL Tilburg @ O13
14-Dec FR Paris @ Bataclan
16-Dec UK London @ The Roundhouse
17-Dec UK Bristol @ Bristol Electric
18-Dec UK Manchester @ Manchester Academy
19-Dec IE Dublin @ The Academy
20-Dec UK Glasgow @ SWG3 Galvanizers
For more information and tickets head to: https://www.greenlung.co.uk/
The post Green Lung Announce Their ‘Dance To The Grave Tour MMXXVI’ appeared first on The Razor's Edge.
The culture-melding Colombian Canadian musician Lido Pimienta returned from a half-decade break between albums with last year’s classical excursion La Belleza. Having conquered that stuffy realm, she’s loosening up and having fun on new album Caribenya, due out in July. The title is a portmanteau combining Caribe, referring to the indigenous Caribbean population, and Enya,…
The post Lido Pimienta Announces New Album <em>Caribenya</em>: Hear “Tóxica” appeared first on Stereogum.