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Bloodstock is raising a glass to a massive new partnership for 2026. Westons Stowford Press has officially hopped on board to sponsor both the Metal 2 The Masses scheme and the New Blood Stage. If you’ve spent any time at Catton Park, you’ll know Stowford Press well—it’s crafted by Westons Cider, a family-run lot from … Continue reading Bloodstock teams up with Stowford Press for Metal 2 The Masses 2026

Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands have steadily emerged as one of the genre’s most ambitious modern voices. Now, the band deliver their new studio album Apocalypse, their most demanding and fully realized work to date, set for release on May 15th, 2026.

The band returned with an epic statement, the 19-minute long lead title-track from the album, and now they are pleased to give fans a look at the song being performed live with a special session video directed by Luke Paron. Dig deeper into the Crown Lands world, with a live film that sees the duo expanding their line-up with additional players:

Kevin Comeau comments: “When we wrote and recorded Apocalypse we knew our studio ambitions finally pushed us away from being able to pull everything off live as a duo. I produced a record last year for an incredible band from Hamilton Ontario called The Dreamland Band. Daniel Walton is an incredible guitarist, bassist and vocalist. Adam Inrig is a ridiculously talented drummer and keyboardist. They are both jazz-school grads and can play our material better than we can. When the conversation came up for additional members for the stage, I knew Dan and Adam were more than up to the task.”

Cody Bowles adds: “As the vision for the live rendition of Apocalypse came together, we knew we wanted to deliver something over-the-top. I thought it would be so cool to embody Blackstar and bring the character to life—developing this concept of the performance as a battle between Blackstar and the Ebonflight.

That brings me to the lovely man behind the camera: Luke Paron.

Luke and I go way back. We went to high school together, but years later we became very close. He’s now one of my best friends and my dungeon master in our evergreen D&D group. We first collaborated with him on the Live Ritual videos, and we absolutely loved how those turned out. So when it came time to capture and conceptualize the mammoth that is Apocalypse, it was a no-brainer. There’s something really special about getting to create cool things with your friends.”

Musically and creatively, Apocalypse marks a clear turning point. After completing Rituals entirely in their home studio, the band gained the confidence to take near-total control of the production process. Guitarist/bassist/keyboardist Kevin Comeau explains, “That record gave us the confidence to realize we could make a Crown Lands album in our own space, without a major-label budget or a big, fancy studio.” That confidence carried directly into Apocalypse, with much of the album written and recorded in the same room the band has worked in since 2020. To enhance the album’s most crucial moments, Crown Lands selectively collaborated with producers Nick Raskulinecz and David Bottrill.

Apocalypse’ will be released as a Ltd CD Edition, Gatefold Neon Yellow LP, Limited Gatefold Neon Green LP & as Digital Album.

Pre-order now here:
https://crownlandsmusic.lnk.to/Apocalypse-Bio

1. Proclamation I 1:22
2. Foot Soldiers of the Syndicate 4:20
3. Through the Looking Glass 3:45
4. Blackstar 4:00
5. The Fall 4:31
6. The Revenants I 5:29
7. Apocalypse. 19:01

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Crown Lands will be on tour in Canada beginning on Feb 28th along with a stop on Cruise to the Edge in Miami, Florida.

FEB 28 – Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
MAR 4 – Miami, FL – Cruise to the Edge 2026
MAR 20 – Kingston, ON – Kingston Grand Theatre
MAR 21 – Milton, ON – FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
MAR 24 – Ottawa, ON – Shenkman Arts Centre
MAR 25 – North Bay, ON – Capitol Centre
MAR 27 – Guelph, ON – River Run Centre
MAR 28 – London, ON – Wolf Performance Hall
MAR 31 – Richmond Hill, ON – Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
APR 1 – Oakville, ON – The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
JUL 4 – Miramachi, NB – New Maritime Music Festival

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Is The End Is Not The End Atreyu’s Heaviest Album Ever?

Yes — frontman Brandon Saller says it’s “our heaviest, most metal record we’ve made,” while also calling it the biggest musical journey the band has taken in years.

TL;DR

• Atreyu release The End Is Not The End on April 24 via Spinefarm
• New single “All For You” arrives with an official music video
• The band says this is their heaviest and most adventurous record yet
• Songs were written during sessions in Tokyo and on San Juan Island
• “Children Of Light” features Max Cavalera

There was a time when Atreyu didn’t make sense on paper.

Too metallic for emo. Too melodic for metal purists. Too aggressive for radio — yet somehow still landing there. That tension is what made them dangerous in the first place.

Now, nearly 25 years in, they’re tapping back into that unpredictability.

The End Is Not The End drops April 24, and if early singles “Dead” and “Ego Death” were the warning shots, the new track “All For You” makes it official — this is not a safe record.

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Why This Album Feels Like A Reset

Brandon Saller puts it bluntly: what made Atreyu great early on was that they didn’t sound like anyone else.

They weren’t chasing scenes. They weren’t neatly packaged. They carved their own lane.

That mindset guided this album.

Produced by Matt Pauling, The End Is Not The End is described as both classic and unfamiliar — cinematic yet raw, emotionally heavy but unconcerned with trends. It swings between soaring melody and muscular metallic force without apology.

If you’ve been spinning heavier cuts on the Loaded Radio stream lately, you’ve probably felt this shift in the broader scene too — bands reclaiming weight instead of sanding it down.

Atreyu clearly noticed.

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Tokyo Sparked It

Part of this album was written during creative sessions in Tokyo — and the change of environment mattered.

Saller said the band felt like kids again. Mornings were spent writing. Evenings were spent wandering, absorbing inspiration. The first finished track from those sessions? “Dead.”

They knew immediately they were onto something.

Then came the polar opposite.

Isolation Turned The Volume Up

After Japan, the band decamped to San Juan Island off Washington’s coast. No distractions. No city lights. Just isolation.

They didn’t leave the house for four days — and some of the heaviest material on the record came out of it.

That contrast — chaos and solitude — is baked into the album’s DNA.

It explains how you get songs that feel both expansive and claustrophobic at the same time.

A Guest That Makes Sense

“Children Of Light” features Max Cavalera — and that pairing tells you exactly where parts of this record lean sonically.

The track list also includes:

1. The End Is Not The End
2. Dead
3. Break Me
4. All For You
5. Ghost In Me
6. Glass Eater
7. Wait My Love, I’ll Be Home Soon
8. Ego Death
9. Death Rattle
10. Children Of Light
11. In The Dark
12. Afterglow
13. Break The Glass

This is album number ten for Atreyu — and it doesn’t sound like a band coasting.

Why This Matters Now

Atreyu have over a billion streams worldwide. Multiple RIAA gold records. Top 20 Billboard 200 debuts. Their 2023 album The Beautiful Dark Of Life debuted Top 10 on Billboard’s Hard Rock chart and has already surpassed 75 million streams.

They don’t need to prove anything.

Which makes it interesting that they’re choosing to get heavier instead of safer.

That’s usually a sign of a band that still cares.

They’ll also hit the road this spring supporting Sevendust, kicking off April 20 in Indianapolis before wrapping May 20 in Knoxville.

The End Is Not The End doesn’t feel like nostalgia. It feels like intention.

And sometimes that’s more dangerous.

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FAQ

When does The End Is Not The End release?
April 24 via Spinefarm.

Is this Atreyu’s heaviest album?
According to Brandon Saller, yes — it’s their most metal record to date.

Who produced the album?
Matt Pauling.

Who features on the album?
Max Cavalera appears on “Children Of Light.”

Is Atreyu touring in 2026?
Yes. They will support Sevendust on a spring U.S. run beginning April 20.

Band Bio

Formed in Southern California in 1998, Atreyu became one of the defining voices of early-2000s metalcore. The band has earned multiple gold certifications, charted on the Billboard 200, and amassed over a billion global streams. Their lineup includes Brandon Saller (lead vocals), Dan Jacobs (guitar), Travis Miguel (guitar), Porter McKnight (bass/vocals), and Kyle Rosa (drums).

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DISTANT North American Tour Announced – Featured by Metal Injection, The PRP, MetalSucks, Lambgoat, Blabbermouth, Metal Insider & The Moshpit Network
Genre: Deathcore
Label: Century Media Records
Management: Self Managed
Dutch Slovakian deathcore outfit DISTANT will bring their crushing live presence to North America this May for a focused run of U.S. and Canadian dates. The band’s upcoming appearances alongside Swedish metal veterans In Flames , hardcore force Thrown , and rising deathcore act Tracheotomy have been spotlighted by major outlets including Metal Injection , The PRP , MetalSucks , Lambgoat , Blabbermouth.net , Metal Insider , and The Moshpit Network .
Kicking off May 9 in Savannah, Georgia with a headline appearance, the tour continues with a performance at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach before moving through select markets across the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast. The routing includes support slots with In Flames and Thrown, as well as later dates featuring Tracheotomy, offering fans multiple chances to experience DISTANT’s devastating live energy in intimate and festival settings alike.
Since forming in 2014, DISTANT have built a reputation for punishing low tuned precision and relentless stage intensity. With their latest single “Nothing Left To Hate” now available via Century Media Records, the band continues to push their signature blend of cinematic atmosphere and bone crushing breakdowns to new heights.
DISTANT North American Tour Dates – May 2026
5/9 – Savannah, GA – Coastal Empire Beer Co
5/10 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
5/12 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
5/13 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt (w/ In Flames & Thrown)
5/14 – Indianapolis, IN – The Egyptian Room (w/ In Flames & Thrown)
5/15 – London, ON – London Music Hall (w/ In Flames & Thrown)
5/16 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom (w/ In Flames & Thrown)
5/17 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground (w/ Tracheotomy)
5/18 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club (w/ Tracheotomy)
5/19 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Hall (w/ Tracheotomy)
5/20 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 (w/ Tracheotomy)
Tickets are on sale now: https://www.stubhub.com/distant-tickets/performer/102014493

Check it out at these links: 
https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/distant-announce-u-s-canada-dates-with-in-flames-thrown-tracheotomy
https://www.theprp.com/2026/02/26/news/distant-announce-spring-u-s-headlining-shows-with-tracheotomy/
https://themosh.net/distant-spring-us-tour-2026/
https://metalinsider.net/touring/in-flames-announce-may-2026-us-tour-dates
https://blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-announces-may-2026-u-s-tour-dates
https://lambgoat.com/news/51900/distant-announce-summer-headlining-mini-tour-with-tracheotomy/
https://www.metalsucks.net/2026/01/21/in-flames-to-play-a-handful-of-u-s-shows-this-may-with-upon-stone-thrown-and-distant/
Watch the official video here:

The band comments:
“‘Nothing Left To Hate’ is DISTANT at full destructive force. Thicker riffs, deeper grooves, and a raw dive into self-destruction and chaos. This track is built for circle pits, rage workouts, and letting the anger out.”



Listen / Stream / Pre-save:
https://distantband.lnk.to/NothingLeftToHate-Single

Connect with the band: 
https://linktr.ee/DistantOfficial
https://distantofficial.com/
https://www.instagram.com/distantofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/DistantOfficial
https://twitter.com/distantnl
https://distantofficial.com/pages/epk
Contact: Distantbandnl@gmail.com

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Heavy metal titans Death Dealer continue their relentless campaign in support of their latest studio album "Reign Of Steel" with the release of a brand-new music video for the crushing track "Devil’s Triangle." "Devil’s Triangle" captures Death Dealer at their most dark, epic and menacing. Built on razor-sharp riffing, thunderous rhythms and the… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

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Blues rock guitarist Eric Steckel has released the official music video for “Back To Life,” the second single from his forthcoming album Sandstorm.

The new track continues to build anticipation for Sandstorm, which marks Steckel’s latest studio effort and showcases the fiery fretwork and emotive songwriting that have defined his career since his early teens.

“‘Back To Life’ is quite simply my personal tribute to the sacred art form that is music,” says Steckel. “Its restorative powers have guided me and protected me from a very young age and still do to this day. I wanted this song to resonate with anyone who shares in the appreciation of music and the resuscitation it brings us when life has us at the end of our ropes. Sometimes the only thing standing between despair and survival is a ‘melody that finds us in our darkest hour.’”

The video visually underscores that sentiment, capturing Steckel’s passionate performance style while reinforcing the song’s theme of renewal through sound. Known for his high-energy live shows and expressive guitar tone, Steckel channels both intensity and vulnerability on the track.

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Dallas death metal titans blend ferocity, melody, and collaboration for May 8 release via Century Media.

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