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Chilean progressive rock band Aisles continue unveiling new material ahead of the announcement of their sixth studio album.

The latest single ‘Lobsters and Ants’ is an avant-garde prog metal blast that showcases the versatility and intricacy the band has crafted throughout their entire twenty-year-long career. 

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‘Lobsters and Ants’ expands the focus and showcases a fierce and powerful side of the band, differing in tone and approach from the earlier singles, ‘Blue Skies’ and ‘Now Is the Time’, yet still drawing from the band’s unique emotional and atmospheric take on prog rock.

Their upcoming album – the band’s sixth in 20 years – is a testament to their versatility and musicianship alongside emotional vision and artistic concept. The song specifically drew inspiration from surrealism, most evident in the avant-garde construction of the piece and its spoken-word section, inspired by the Argentinian writer Julio Cortázar. Mixed by Adam Noble and mastered by Robin Schmidt, it captures Aisles at their most bombastic and nerve-wracking chemistry.

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The band state: “The song reflects on a world driven by madness and chaos. We gave ourselves the freedom to explore the absurd, diving into that space in search of meaning.

“The main riff originated from an idea [bassist] Daniel created during our first composition camp, which became the foundation of the track. The lyrics are surreal and open-ended; they may or may not make sense, leaving space for free interpretation.”

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“We also captured some incredible footage of the creation of the ending poem, something that feels almost like a cult prayer, closing the piece with a haunting, ritualistic atmosphere.”

Having released five highly acclaimed studio albums, progressive rock band Aisles have created an unparalleled musical approach that combines intricate melodies and sonic openness. They have toured the Americas, Europe, and performed with prog legends Leprous, Marillion, Focus, and Riverside.
 
In 2005, Aisles released their debut album, The Yearning, recognized for its elegant and delicate melodic work. In 2009, their second album, In Sudden Walks, inspired by existential literature and theatre, was nominated for Best Foreign Record at the Prog Awards in Italy. Their third record, 4:45 AM (2013) was ranked among the best albums of that year in numerous publications specialized in progressive rock.
 
Their fourth studio album, Hawaii (2016), a conceptual double album that narrates the life of humanity in space after the destruction of the Earth, was called a “masterpiece”. The success of the album allowed Aisles to tour in Europe, the United States and Mexico.
 
In 2018, they released the EP Live from Estudio del Sur, complemented by four live-recorded videos available on YouTube. The band released their fifth album, Beyond Drama, on 5th April, 2023, after the departure of three members and the reconfiguration of the group. On 30th April, 2023, Aislesreleased the instrumental suite Bahamut, inspired by the science fiction novel of the same name written by Chilean author Francisco Ortega. On May 2024, they released the EP Obras de Los Jaivas, where they tribute Chilean prog folk group Los Jaivas, featuring four guest singers – and closed the year with new single ‘The Dream’, introducing new vocalist Boris Seeder. 

Aisles are: 
Boris Seeder: vocals
German Vergara: guitars and vocals
Juan Pablo Gaete: keyboards
Daniel Concha: bass guitar
Alvaro Poblete: drums

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Lorna Shore played their biggest UK tour to date at the start of 2026, cementing their claim on the title of deathcore’s biggest band

The two-day event will take place in Pittsburgh in September.

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Khemmis continue the march toward their towering new self-titled album with the release of "Beneath The Scythe," the latest single from the Denver heavy metal institution’s massively anticipated fifth full-length, due out June 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. Following the explosive first single "Invocation Of The Dreamer," "Beneath The Scythe" d… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

JPEGMAFIA’s new album Experimental Rap isn’t even out for another two weeks, but it’s already led to the extremely entertaining Instagram-comments feud between Peggy and Earl Sweatshirt. That bit of gossip will probably get more attention than any of the actual music on Experimental Rap, but JPEGMAFIA’s music always leaves us with a lot to…

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Along with Devourment, Eternal Champion, 200 Stab Wounds and more.

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The kings of the infectious riff are returning to the asphalt this autumn. Maryland rock icons Clutch have officially announced a three-week U.S. headlining trek for Fall 2026. Set to kick off in mid-October, the tour features a heavy-hitting support lineup including Norwegian desert rockers Slomosa and the emerging Blood Vulture, marking a massive push as the band prepares to unleash their fourteenth studio album.

TL;DR: The Key Takeaways

• The Trek: Clutch launches a 17-date U.S. tour starting October 16 in Charlotte, NC.
• High-Voltage Support: Joining the bill are Slomosa and Blood Vulture.
• Festival Appearance: The band is confirmed for the inaugural Fort Worth, TX edition of Sick New World on October 24.
• New Album Update: The band has reunited with producer Gene “Machine” Freeman for their upcoming LP, tentatively due late 2026.
• Ticket Info: Sales go live this Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. local time.

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A Return to the “Machine”: New Music on the Horizon

Beyond the tour announcement, the most electrifying news for the Clutch faithful is the band’s return to the studio with legendary producer Gene “Machine” Freeman. Having helmed fan-favorite records like Blast Tyrant, Earth Rocker, and Psychic Warfare, Machine’s reunion with the quartet suggests a return to the high-energy, razor-sharp production that defined the band’s most commercially successful eras.

While the band had previously toyed with the idea of working with Tom Dalgety again, the shift back to Machine indicates a clear vision for the upcoming fourteenth studio LP. Writing has been ongoing between touring commitments, and the new material is expected to drop before the ball falls on 2026.

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The Fall 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

Tickets for the “Fall 2026 U.S. Tour” go on sale Friday, May 8. Fans can expect a setlist spanning over three decades of libertine jams and hyper-literate stoner rock.

• Oct. 16 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
• Oct. 17 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
• Oct. 18 – Jacksonville, FL @ Five
• Oct. 20 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
• Oct. 22 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
• Oct. 23 – Robinsonville, MS @ Bluesville at Horseshoe Tunica (no Blood Vulture)
• Oct. 24 – Fort Worth, TX @ Sick New World (Clutch only)
• Oct. 25 – Fayetteville, AR @ Ozark Music Hall (no Blood Vulture)
• Oct. 27 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
• Oct. 29 – Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center
• Oct. 30 – Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt
• Oct. 31 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
• Nov. 01 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Clyde Theatre
• Nov. 03 – S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
• Nov. 05 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
• Nov. 06 – Wilkes-Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center
• Nov. 07 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

Three Decades of Unshakeable Bond

Formed in Germantown, Maryland, the lineup of Neil Fallon, Tim Sult, Dan Maines, and Jean-Paul Gaster has remained unchanged since their inception in 1991. It is a rare feat in the music industry, resulting in a musical telepathy that makes Clutch one of the most formidable live acts in the world today.

Influenced by the D.C. hardcore scene but rooted in fuzzy, athletic rock, the band has outlasted trends by focusing on the experience and the community. Whether they are sharing the stage with Slayer or Mastodon, Clutch remains a theatrical, high-octane entity that continues to push the boundaries of modern rock.

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FAQ: Clutch Fall 2026 Tour

When do tickets go on sale for the Clutch 2026 tour? Tickets go on sale Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time via all major ticket outlets.

Who is opening for Clutch on this tour? Support for the majority of the dates will be provided by Slomosa and Blood Vulture.

Is there a new Clutch album coming in 2026? Yes. The band is currently recording their 14th studio album with producer Gene “Machine” Freeman, with a tentative release date set for late 2026.

Band Bio: Clutch

Hailing from Maryland, Clutch is a cornerstone of the stoner rock and alternative metal genres. Known for Neil Fallon’s preacher-like delivery and the band’s swinging, heavy grooves, they have released 13 studio albums to date. Their DIY ethos and relentless touring schedule have earned them a dedicated global following that rivals the most legendary names in rock history.

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PHIDEAUX is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He has released several progressive/psychadelic inspired albums since 2003 and includes Jethro Tull, David Bowie, Pink
Floyd, Van Der Graaf Generator, and early Genesis (among many others) as influences.

All these albums are very highly recommended for those who love the subtle, folkier, psychadelic side of prog rock with an emphasis on melodic songwriting. This music has a unique magic that doesn’t come around very often.

AUTOMOTO ANIMUS

Announcing the return of Phideaux Xavier with AutoMoto Animus, his first album of new material since 2018’s Infernal. Infernal was the capstone of Phideaux’s well received Doomsday Afternoon trilogy, a work praised for its ambitious conceptual scope and cinematic sweep. AutoMoto Animus finds Phideaux still keenly observing the world around him.
A collection of mysterious, thought-provoking, and sonically seductive songs, this is neither a radical departure nor a return to familiar ground, but an extension and reinvention.
Join us on this new journey. From the sublime to the absurd, from the poignant to the ironically hilarious, this record will keep you listening closely and tapping your toes. Sometimes even in 4/4.

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As incredible as it might sound, 2026 marks the twentieth anniversary of The Hold Steady’s Boys And Girls In America. It not only marked the band’s third full-length in three years (remember when bands did that? Ah, relative youth…), but as their first release through then-new label home Vagrant Records, it served as a step-up in both production and exposure to a wider audience. We’ll have more on the legacy of the album itself when the actual release anniversary date rolls around in October, but for now, we join the band in their own celebration!

As part of a year-long run of shows honoring the BAGIA anniversary, The Hold Steady announced a four-night stay at the Sinclair, a venue nestled in the general Harvard Square area in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn is rather publicly a graduate of a fellow Beanpot school, Boston College. And while The Sinclair didn’t exist during Finn’s showgoing years on the Heights, there’s something that feels very Hold Steadian (Steadyian?) about the venue and the surrounding area. The venue itself soudns great and is well lit and has an unassuming industrial/subway air about it that is authentic in ways that newer gastropub microbreweries can only dream about. The jangly brick-lined sidewalks and narrow, paved-over pre-Revolutionary cowpaths have long been a way station for a wide cross-section of society; for generations it’s been home to the stereotypical “haves” for sure, but also counter-culture revolutionaries and wayward souls and well-read gutterpunks and upper-middle-class kids from suburbia in search of something close enough to ‘danger’ but also close enough to the subway to be able to return to their safe, suburban homes before the streetlights came on long traveled far and wide and populated The Pit (R.I.P.) and The Garage (also R.I.P.) and the bookstores and coffeeshops and back alleys.

To look at the band is to see a crew of a half-dozen different guys from seemingly different scenes – from Nicolay’s frequent suits and bolwer hats to Selvidge’s 70s cocksure swagger to Finn’s English professor – who’ve felt the same gravity to create iconic, rock-and-roll music. The band has had a few different lineups over the years and each has its own merits, but I genuinely believe that the full-Voltron lineup that for the last decade has found Finn and (essentially) original members Tad Kubler (stage left guitar), Galen Povlika (bass) and Bobby Drake (drums) joined by both Steve Selvidge (stage right guitar) and the inimitable Franz Nicolay (keys, harmonica, accordion when the time is right) is the best lineup in a live setting. It might seem difficult for each of the members to carve their own space into the live sound, but The Hold Steady seem to pull it off effortlessly. Kubler and Selvidge trade massive hooks and frequently double or counter-melody each others leads, creating a swirling wall of guitars that Nicolay weaves his textures into and out of. Povlika and Drake, for my money, might be one of the more underrated rhythm sections in modern American rock, serving as the structural foundation for songs that are built with a lot of layers in a way that is understated without being simple and basic. And Finn…well, Finn is Finn. Equal parts poet and preacher and post-grad lecturer, more storytelling peer than bombastic prototypical frontman, Finn’s got an accessible, everyman quality that makes him instantly relatable to the scene as ‘one of us,’ while at the same time having a tremendously Springsteenian ability to create characters and carve stories that make him transcendent; not simply ‘one of us,’ but ‘the one of us who could actually do this and tell our stories and unify our scene.’

Finn routinely brings shows to a close by pointing out that there is so much joy in what the band does night in and night out. While the music is very much modern American rock-and-roll, there is an old hardcore show vibe of unity and that we’re all in this together in their live show, with the audience playing just as big a part in the vibe as the band. We might all be from different scenes and different crews and different area codes (my little corner of the pit had folks from a neighboring suburb and New Hampshire and Vermont and St. Louis and New Jersey and Seattle) but we are ALL the Hold Steady. Stay positive, and check out more photos from Night One below (and stay tuned for more of a look back at Boys And Girls at Twenty this fall)!

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Denver band Insipidus do it all—They write and produce their own music, even going so far as to create their own album art and merch designs. And if they don’t have a gig lined up for the night, they don’t let that stop them—If you’re local to Denver, you still might catch them out busking on the streets. We caught up with them to talk about their latest self-release album, Nearest Dusk, and whatever else they have on the horizon.

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