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Nothing Could Keep Jeff Beck From His Guitar Dream: Book Excerpt
Here's a sneak peek at Steve Rosen's latest book, 'The Original Punk – Jeff Beck Stories: From Yardbird to the Guitar Shop.' Continue reading… -
How to watch Alanis Morissette perform at the men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto… from anywhere
The Canadian-born singer-songwriter will lead her home country’s festivities at the opening ceremony in Toronto ahead of the men’s football World Cup. Here’s how you can watch all the music before the big kick-off -
The Strokes Push Back Album, Announce Hometown Show With Beach House, TV On The Radio, & Fcukers
The Strokes have some good news and some bad news for you. Bad news first: You’ll have to wait longer for Reality Awaits. The band’s first album in six years was scheduled for release June 26, but a new press release today indicates the band has pushed it back by four weeks. It will now be released on July 24. Maybe they’re busy erasing all of Nick Valensi’s parts?
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BELPHEGOR Announces “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026 With KRISIUN And ASAGRAUM – @thebeast
BELPHEGOR Announces “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026 With KRISIUN And ASAGRAUM
Austrian blackened death metal titans Belphegor have officially announced their highly anticipated “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026, set to bring a wave of blasphemous intensity across the continent this fall.
The extensive trek begins September 29 in Essen, Germany, and will carve a destructive path through Belgium, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Central Europe, Poland, and the United Kingdom before concluding with a final ritualistic performance on October 18 at London’s legendary The Underworld.
Joining BELPHEGOR on the campaign are Brazilian death metal veterans Krisiun and Dutch black metal force Asagraum. Organizers have also confirmed that a fourth band will be announced in the coming months.
The tour arrives as BELPHEGOR continue building momentum toward their forthcoming thirteenth studio album. Following the critical success of 2022’s The Devils , the band appears poised to push even deeper into the dark and ritualistic territory that has defined their career for more than three decades.
Founded in 1993 by vocalist and guitarist Helmuth Lehner, BELPHEGOR have become one of extreme metal’s most enduring and uncompromising acts. Their unique fusion of black metal atmosphere and death metal brutality has earned them a devoted global following and appearances at major festivals including Wacken Open Air, Hellfest, Bloodstock Open Air, and Sweden Rock Festival.
Throughout their career, BELPHEGOR have consistently evolved their sound while maintaining the savage intensity that first put them on the map with releases such as The Last Supper , Blutsabbath , and Necrodaemon Terrorsathan . Their most recent album, The Devils , showcased the band’s ability to blend relentless aggression with intricate compositions, ritualistic atmospheres, and multilingual lyrical themes.
The record also helped secure the band the 2023 Amadeus Austrian Music Award in the Hard & Heavy category, marking a significant milestone for one of Austria’s most internationally recognized extreme metal exports.
As anticipation grows for new material, the upcoming tour offers fans a chance to witness BELPHEGOR’s infamous live ceremonies firsthand. Known for combining crushing performances with theatrical elements of smoke, fire, and occult imagery, the band continues to deliver one of the most immersive experiences in extreme metal.
BELPHEGOR “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026
September
29 – Essen, Germany – Turock
30 – Kortrijk, Belgium – DVG
October
01 – Dordrecht, Netherlands – Bibelot
02 – Hengelo, Netherlands – Metropool
03 – TBA
04 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Monument
06 – Helsinki, Finland – On The Rocks
07 – Stockholm, Sweden – Kollektivet Livet
08 – Malmö, Sweden – Plan B
09 – Berlin, Germany – Musikbrauerei
10 – Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic – Klub Mir
11 – Plzen, Czech Republic – Serikovka
13 – Krakow, Poland – Hype Park
14 – Gdańsk, Poland – Drizzly Grizzly
15 – Osnabrück, Germany – Bastard Club
16 – Sheffield, UK – Corporation
17 – Torquay, UK – Arena
18 – London, UK – The Underworld
Tickets and additional information will be available through local venues and promoters.
For fans of uncompromising blackened death metal, the “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most devastating extreme metal packages of the year.
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Grumpy – “Twenty Five”
New Grumpy! The NYC indie project helmed by Heaven Schmitt released the awesome Piebald EP last year, and now they’re back with a magnificent new tune called “Twenty Five.”
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Wu-Tang Clan’s Halftime Performance Preceded (And Sparked?) The Knicks’ Historic NBA Finals Comeback
If one wanted to view it this way, one could conclude the Wu-Tang Clan willed their hometown New York Knicks to the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history last night.
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ASYLUM TX: “CULTUS INOXIA”
(This is DGR’s review of the latest album from a Fort Worth band who now call themselves Asylum TX.) Texas-based tech-death group Asylum – now operating under the name Asylum TX – are a band we’ve been following for some time now, iInitially as a group that showed a surprising amount of promise from seemingly […]
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Jo James Everything and Nothing Review
Jo James Everything and Nothing Review
The song opens with a beautiful guitar riff that creates a nostalgic atmosphere. The artist’s voice enters, channeling an 80s vibe in the way they interpret the music. The intensity of the song is palpable from the first notes. There is a sincerity in the lyrics that resonates deeply as this artist sings. The verse is minimalist, allowing space for the voice to be expressive, complemented by beautiful harmonic and rhythmic variations that showcase a refined compositional style.
The song explores the paradox of hope and pain existing together. It captures the emotional tension of holding on while simultaneously learning to let go. In moments, listeners feel suspended in a timeless limbo. This sensation intensifies after the two-and-a-half-minute mark, where slide guitar notes evoke the dreamlike quality of a mirage.
What is intriguing about this artist is their ability to blend folk, country, soul, and pop influences to create music that feels truly one-of-a-kind. This fusion adds depth and richness to the overall experience, allowing for a multifaceted listening experience. The harmonies employed in the composition enhance this intricate blend, making each listen reveal new layers and nuances.
Everything and Nothing – Sound and Atmosphere
The bridge of the song offers a striking contrast, bringing in a rhythmic shift that elevates the emotional stakes. This change serves to further illustrate the narrative of struggle and redemption that runs throughout the track. The careful arrangement allows the vocals to shine, emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics and the intricate instrumentation.
The lyrics invite listeners to think about their own experiences, resonating with anyone who has ever felt the tension between despair and hope. A song that encourages self-reflection while still evoking a sense of nostalgia.
The chorus packs an emotional punch, and the listener is invited to fall into this sweet and intense melody. There’s a refined quality to the progression of this tune that captures the essence of this artist’s unique style. The combination of lyrical depth and musical charm makes it a memorable anthem for anyone navigating the joys and sorrows of life.
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Overmono – “Even Angels Ghost” (Feat. Kindora)
The big-deal Welsh dance duo Overmono, made up of brothers Tom and Ed Russell, will release their new album Pure Devotion later this summer, and we already posted lead single “Lockup.” Yesterday, they followed that track with the thumping, hypnotic “Even Angels Ghost,” their latest team-up with the Tennessee-based singer Kindora.
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