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W.E.B. Unleashes “Morphine for Saints (Live)” Video from Darkness Alive

Greek symphonic extreme metal force W.E.B. has dropped a crushing live video for “Morphine for Saints,” taken from Darkness Alive , their first-ever live album released last week via Metal Blade Records.
The band’s signature blend of drama, extremity, and sheer bloodthirst comes through in full force on the video. W.E.B. thrives on stage, and Darkness Alive captures them at their most commanding, transforming each performance into a relentless display of adrenaline-fueled metal.
Vocalist and guitarist Sakis Prekas explains the significance of today’s video:


“‘Morphine For Saints’ has been a fan favorite from the start. It’s one of the peak moments of every concert—it kicks off with a wall of death and a crowd chanting alone in the middle. It’s the perfect connection between W.E.B. and every audience.”


Watch the live performance video of “Morphine for Saints”

Darkness Alive is available now digitally at metalblade.com/web.
Born to scream, blast, and channel raw emotion, W.E.B. combines darkness, death, and poetry into a visceral live experience. Darkness Alive follows five previous studio albums, including Colosseum (2021), the band’s first release with Metal Blade. This live album documents the lineup of Prekas, Hel Pyre (bass/vocals), and new drummer Vasilis Nanos. Since recording, the band has expanded their sound with the addition of lead guitarist Alex Despotidis and second bassist Babis Kapageridis.
W.E.B. is already working on their next full-length album, promising fans their heaviest and most intense material yet. Prekas concludes:


“It is by far the best material we’ve ever had on a record. All new material must be better, otherwise there’s no reason to release it. Stay Dark.”


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Touring as a major metal band has gotta be tough on everyone. Now imagine being in your 60s and 70s while you do it — that’s gotta be damn near Herculean at times. So it only makes sense that British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden revealed today that the Japanese dates of their ‘Run For Your Lives’ world tour would mark the end of that two-year run before taking all of 2027 off from touring altogether.

The final two shows before they take a year-long breather will take place on November 24 and 25 at K-A1rena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. According to the band’s press release, after those shows the band have zero touring plans in the works until at least 2028.

Speaking of those final two shows, bassist Steve Harris said Japan was a great place to put a bow on their two years on the road.

“We are very excited to be bringing this ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour to Japan later this year. And even more so as we are ending the entire two-year world tour in Yokohama.

“I have always loved spending time in Japan, and we enjoy coming back whenever we can to play for our fans there. So it feels extra special for us to be sharing the final two nights of this incredible tour with you all in Japan. It’s going to make it a truly memorable occasion for us all.”

So if you have the capability of seeing Iron Maiden this year, you should probably do it at one of the shows listed below. Because they’re not getting any younger and if you don’t, you’re gonna have to wait until 2028 at the earliest for your next chance. And everyone should see Iron Maiden at least once.

Iron Maiden tour dates

5/23 Athens, GR OAKA
5/26 Sofia, BG Vasil Levski Stadium
5/28 Bucharest, RO Arena Națională
5/30 Bratislava, SK Národný Futbalový Štadión
6/2 Hannover, DE Heinz von Heiden Arena
6/4 Solvesborg, SE Sweden Rock Festival
6/6 Nurnberg, DE Rock im Park
6/7 Nurburg, DE Rock am Ring
6/10 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome
6/13 Nickelsdorf, AT Nova Rock
6/14 Hradec Kralove, CZ Rock for People
6/17 Milan, IT San Siro Stadium
6/19 Clisson, FR Hellfest
6/22 Paris, FR Paris La Défense Arena
6/24 Copenhagen, DK Copenhell
6/25 Oslo, NO Tons of Rock
6/28 Lyon – Décines, FR Groupama Stadium
6/29 Antwerp, BE Live Is Live
7/1 Viveiro, ES Resurrection Fest
7/4 Cartagena, ES Rock Imperium Festival
7/7 Lisbon, PT Estádio da Luz
7/11 Knebworth, UK EddFest
8/29 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
8/30 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
9/3 Montréal, QC Parc Jean-Drapeau
9/5 Harrison, NJ Sports Illustrated Stadium
9/6 Harrison, NJ Sports Illustrated Stadium
9/9 Boston, MA TD Garden
9/11 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
9/12 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
9/15 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium
9/17 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Festival
9/19 Shakopee, MN Mystic Lake Amphitheater
9/22 Chicago, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/25 Los Angeles, CA BMO Stadium
9/26 Los Angeles, CA BMO Stadium
9/29 San Antonio, TX Alamodome
10/2 Mexico City, MX Estadio GNP Seguros
10/5 San Salvador, SV Estadio Jorge “Mágico” González
10/8 San José, CR Estadio Nacional
10/11 Bogotá, CO Vive Claro
10/14 Quito, EC Estadio Atahualpa
10/17 Lima, PE Estadio Nacional
10/20 Buenos Aires, AR Estadio Huracán
10/21 Buenos Aires, AR Estadio Huracán
10/25 São Paulo, BR Allianz Parque
10/27 São Paulo, BR Allianz Parque
10/31 Santiago, CL Estadio Nacional
11/1 Santiago, CL Estadio Nacional
11/24 Yokohama, JP K-Arena Yokohama
11/25 Yokohama, JP K-Arena Yokohama

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The guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso reveals his brand-new single, ‘Solar Wind‘, featuring the legendary Steve Vai. The song is taken from his new album ‘Route 96‘, which will be released on 24th April via Music Theories Recordings. Matteo Mancuso will also be playing the following UK shows: 13th May – Glasgow – Oran Mor 14th May […]

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Beloved American icon Dolly Parton, who ain’t dead yet, celebrated her 80th birthday last month. Today, she announces a partnership with a children’s hospital that’s near where she grew up in Tennessee. The Knoxville facility formerly known as East Tennessee Children’s Hospital will now be known as Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital.

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Chrysalis Records has confirmed the next installment in its ongoing UFO reissue campaign: the band’s 1981 album The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent.

The expanded edition arrives May 1, 2026, available as a three-LP tri-fold sleeve 180-gram vinyl set and a 2CD digipak. The record has been newly remastered from the original tape transfers, delivering a sharper and more detailed sound compared to previous editions.

First released on January 16, 1981, The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent documented UFO during a strong creative stretch. The album combined melodic hooks with tight, driving performances, anchored by Phil Mogg’s distinct vocal style. It also introduced keyboardist and guitarist Neil Carter, who stepped in for Paul Raymond. Carter contributed backing vocals and added saxophone to “Lonely Heart”.

Looking back, Phil Mogg said: “Neil had a box of tricks. Getting the backing vocals was great, though I still don’t think he’s forgiven me for making him play saxophone. He was a great add to the band. Plus, he was a nice bloke.”

Drummer Andy Parker added: “Neil was just an incredible musician. He brought another energy into the band.”

The deluxe package includes a newly mixed version of Live At The Hammersmith Odeon, recorded January 29, 1981, and mixed by Brian Kehew. The performance captures the band in full stride onstage. Also featured are the original seven-inch edits of the singles “Couldn’t Get It Right” and “Lonely Heart”, along with an alternate mix of “It’s Killing Me”.

Completing the set are newly written liner notes by Michael Hann, built around fresh interviews with Phil Mogg and Andy Parker, plus a selection of previously unpublished photos from the period.

“The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent is, hands down, the best UFO studio album: it’s melodic, it’s experimental, it’s memorable, and it rocks. It was the perfect encapsulation of everything UFO could be.” – Michael Hann, Liner Notes.

Pre-order The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent Expanded Edition here.

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