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Location: Grønnegades Kaserne Kulturcenter, Næstved, DenmarkDate: 27th – 29th of August 2026 For the second year in a row, we’re heading over to see what […]

Multi-Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Daughtry have announced the second leg of their 20 Years Unplugged tour, extending the intimate acoustic celebration into 2027 with 26 newly announced dates. The new run opens January 23 at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, AR and closes March 7 at the Tabernacle Presented By iTHINK Financial in Atlanta, GA.

To celebrate 20 Years Unplugged,a limited allotment of tickets will be available for $20 at each show, while supplies last. Artist presale, VIP packages, and the $20 ticket promotion begin Wednesday, September 30 at 10am local and run through Thursday, October 1 at 10pm local.

Local promoter, venue, radio, and other presales run Thursday, October 1 from 10am to 10pm local. Tickets go on general sale Friday, October 2 at 10am local here.

Before the newly announced dates begin, Daughtry will take the first leg of 20 Years Unplugged across the U.S. this fall. The 22-date run opens October 12 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY and continues through November 14 at Majestic Theatre in Dallas, TX, with support from Buffalo, NY singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Perdz across all shows. Tickets for the first leg are on sale now here.

20 Years Unplugged pulls arena-sized songs into a stripped-back setting where Chris’s unmistakable voice, the scrape of a guitar string, and the quiet before a chorus carry the weight. The format brings fans closer to the lyrics and stories threaded through two decades of Daughtry, connecting the catalogue that built the band with the heavier, more emotionally exposed music defining them today.

The second leg arrives during an active 20th-anniversary campaign for Daughtry. In July, the band released There and Back Again, an 11-track collection of newly rerecorded versions of catalogue cornerstones including “It’s Not Over,” “Home,” “Over You” and “What About Now.” At the same time, the Shock To The System era has produced No. 1 singles “Artificial,” “Pieces” and “The Bottom,” keeping the anniversary rooted as firmly in the band’s creative present as in the songs that made them one of modern rock’s defining commercial forces.

Daughtry remain a force of nature in rock music and culture, standing as one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The history-making group have scored multiple platinum and gold certifications, notched two No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200, packed venues worldwide, and sold north of 11 million albums and 25 million singles. Their self-titled debut was the top-selling album of 2007 and became the fastest-selling rock debut album in SoundScan history, earning four Grammy Award nominations and winning four American Music Awards alongside seven Billboard Music Awards, including Album of the Year.

Across subsequent albums Leave This Town, Break The Spell, Baptized, Cage To Rattle, and Dearly Beloved, Daughtry have continued to build a catalogue rooted in anthemic songwriting, emotional honesty, and Chris Daughtry’s unmistakable vocal power. Recent singles “World On Fire,” “Heavy Is The Crown,” and “Changes Are Coming” all cracked the Top 10 at Billboard Rock Airplay, while the band’s 2023 cover of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm became another major moment in their ongoing evolution.

In 2024, Daughtry launched a heavier new era with Shock To The System, which earned the band 3 Number 1 singles, while There and Back Again and 20 Years Unplugged revisit the songs that built the band through fresh recordings and a closer, more exposed live setting.

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Austin’s own PINWHEEL is a five-piece led by powerhouse vocalist Bella Renee, alongside Billboard-charting guitarist Mark Sean (ex-Black Heart Saints), rhythm slinger James Austin Wadkins, bassist Cameron McHenry, and absolute monster drummer Terrin Burton. Together, they smash heavy, soulful, and brutal sounds into something that feels like broken glass wrapped in velvet.

Their newest track is pure high-voltage fire. The singer describes it this way: “‘Hush’ is an outcry from a younger version of myself. An angry kid who grew up to realize they are nothing like they thought they’d be. Toxic family relationships contributed to my childhood anger and ‘Hush’ is an expression of that rage, resentment, and who it made me today.” It hooks you right in with moody, chill-inducing verses—where the drumming absolutely shines, before exploding into a massive, insanely catchy chorus that makes you want to smash through a wall. 

The song is part of the playlist Rock Rotation. Give it a go by clicking on the YouTube player above (the video is very well made too) and follow PINWHEEL if you like what you hear. 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QLenbfcydynWEjXLXsJc8
https://instagram.com/pinwheelatx
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A Perfect Circle have announced a 32-date North American tour for spring 2027 and released a second new single, ‘To Whom It May Concern,’ in the same week their previous one, ‘Starless,’ reached number one at Active Rock radio. The run opens April 13 in Vancouver and closes June 13 in Phoenix, with Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Hollywood Bowl on the routing. Puscifer — Maynard James Keenan’s other band — open all seven Canadian dates plus Detroit, which means Keenan plays two sets a night through April 25, and The Cult support the remaining 25 US shows.

Tickets go on sale Friday, October 2 at 10am local, with the band’s presale opening Wednesday, September 30 at 10am local (password: PERFECT). The new single is streaming now, and the visualizer is embedded below, along with the full date list and every presale window.

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Hear ‘To Whom It May Concern’

I spent a long time on the other side of the Active Rock chart, watching what it takes to get a record to number one there. It’s not a participation trophy. For a band whose last album came out in 2018 to walk in with a first single and take the top spot, and then drop the second one the same week, tells you the label knows exactly what it has. Billy Howerdel called it ‘even sweeter.’ I’d call it a statement.

The Single: ‘To Whom It May Concern’

The new track was written earlier this year and cut at Howerdel’s Lankershim Ranch Studio in Studio City. Howerdel produced. Matty Green — whose credits run through U2, Florence + The Machine and TV On The Radio — mixed it. And Josh Freese, back in the fold, plays drums.

That production credit matters. Howerdel has always been the architect of this band’s sound, and a self-produced APC single with Freese behind the kit is about as close to the Thirteenth Step lineup’s DNA as you can get in 2026.

It follows ‘Starless,’ which arrived earlier this year and has now topped Active Rock. Howerdel: ‘It’s exciting to finally get some new music out into the world, and seeing Starless reach #1 at rock radio this week has made it even sweeter! The outpouring of support is so very much appreciated. To Whom It May Concern is next up! More to come.’

‘More to come’ is doing a lot of work in that sentence. A new album has been confirmed, two singles are out, and a spring tour of this size doesn’t get booked without a record to sell at the merch table.

The Tour: 32 Dates, Two Openers, One Man Playing Twice

Here’s the routing that made me sit up. Puscifer open every Canadian show — Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, two nights in Niagara Falls — and Detroit. That’s seven nights where Maynard James Keenan opens for Maynard James Keenan.

He knows how it sounds. ‘Very much looking forward to pulling double duty through Canada with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer,’ Keenan said. ‘Been way, way too long. New tunes, new dance moves, new hair hats. Figure it out. #figureitout’

From Boston on April 27 through Phoenix on June 13, The Cult take the support slot — Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy opening for a band that formed fifteen years after ‘She Sells Sanctuary’ is a lineup that would have sounded backwards in 1999 and sounds exactly right now.

Red Rocks is May 27. The Hollywood Bowl is June 6. Both are rooms this band has already sold out, and both are on the list of places where an APC show turns into something else.

Every 2027 North American Date

With Puscifer:

• April 13 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
• April 15 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome
• April 17 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
• April 19 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre
• April 22 — Niagara Falls, ON — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
• April 23 — Niagara Falls, ON — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
• April 25 — Detroit, MI — Fox Theatre

With The Cult:

• April 27 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
• April 28 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Arena
• April 30 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
• May 1 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
• May 4 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
• May 5 — Duluth, GA — Gas South Arena
• May 7 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
• May 8 — Grand Prairie, TX — Texas Trust CU Theatre
• May 15 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
• May 17 — St. Louis, MO — Chaifetz Arena
• May 19 — Elizabethtown, KY — Venue TBA (on sale at a later date)
• May 20 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center
• May 22 — Chicago, IL — Wintrust Arena
• May 23 — Shakopee, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater
• May 27 — Denver, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• May 28 — Salt Lake City, UT — Maverik Center
• May 30 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
• June 1 — Portland, OR — Veterans Memorial Coliseum
• June 3 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
• June 4 — Daly City, CA — Cow Palace Arena
• June 6 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Bowl
• June 8 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
• June 10 — Las Vegas, NV — Fontainebleau Las Vegas
• June 11 — Las Vegas, NV — Fontainebleau Las Vegas
• June 13 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Tickets And Presales

• A Perfect Circle presale: Wednesday, September 30, 10am local, through Thursday, October 1, 10pm local. Password: PERFECT.
• Local presales: Thursday, October 1, 10am to 10pm local.
• General on-sale: Friday, October 2, 10am local.
• Elizabethtown, KY: on sale at a later date, details to come.

Local time means local time. The Vancouver presale is not the Phoenix presale.

Before Any Of That: The Fall Run

The 2027 dates are the second act. APC and Puscifer are already booked across the rest of 2026, following the European leg: Mexico City on November 25, then São Paulo, Buenos Aires and Santiago, then Australia from December 4 (Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, two Sydney shows — the second already sold out), Auckland on December 13, Tokyo and Osaka, and a closer in Honolulu on December 19. Dave Hill appears on the fall dates.

That’s Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Hawaii in four weeks, then home for the holidays, then thirty-two more in the spring. For a band that spent most of the last decade dormant, it’s the busiest they’ve been since Eat The Elephant.

Why This Is A Bigger Deal Than A Tour Announcement

A Perfect Circle have never been a band that tours for the sake of it. The gaps in their history are long and deliberate — nothing between 2004 and 2010, nothing on record between eMOTIVe and Eat The Elephant. When they move, it’s because there’s something to move for.

Two singles in a year, one of them at number one, a confirmed album, a world tour that runs from Mexico City to the Hollywood Bowl, and Maynard willing to sing two sets a night in April — that isn’t a victory lap. That’s a band with a record they believe in. If you’ve spent any time with the APC catalogue ranked, you know the ceiling on this band is Mer de Noms and Thirteenth Step. For the first time in twenty years, they’re acting like they intend to reach it again.

And for the Tool crowd wondering where this leaves the other band: Maynard has always kept the two on separate tracks, and the Tool discography tends to grow at its own glacial pace regardless. This is an APC year. Take it while it’s here.

TL;DR

• New single ‘To Whom It May Concern’ is out now — produced by Billy Howerdel, mixed by Matty Green, Josh Freese on drums.
• ‘Starless’ has reached #1 at Active Rock radio.
• 32-date North American tour, April 13 (Vancouver) to June 13 (Phoenix). Red Rocks May 27, Hollywood Bowl June 6.
• Puscifer open all Canadian dates plus Detroit (April 13–25). The Cult support April 27 to June 13.
• APC presale Wednesday, Sept 30, 10am local (password PERFECT). General on-sale Friday, Oct 2, 10am local. Elizabethtown, KY on sale later.
• Fall 2026 dates run Mexico City (Nov 25) through Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan to Honolulu (Dec 19), with Puscifer and Dave Hill.

FAQ

Red Rocks or the Bowl — which one are you driving to? And is Maynard doing two sets a night a flex or a warning? Tell us in the comments, and follow Loaded Radio for daily rock and metal news.

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Extending the acoustic anniversary run into 2027

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We here at Stereogum are big fans of Victoryland, the partnership of singer-songwriter Julian McCamman (ex-Blood) and producer Dan Howard (also of the special new band Billboard Style). Also fans of Victoryland: Dead Oceans, one of the biggest and best labels in indie music, which has just added the band to their roster.

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(Andy Synn prepares to worship at the altar of Spirit Possession, whose new album is out on Friday) Allow me to begin this review with a semi-spoiler, if I may? Because, if nothing changes between now and December, there’s a very high likelihood that Spirit Possession‘s third album will be taking one of the highly-coveted slots in this […]

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Space is very metal. So I’ve always been surprised that it’s a relatively underdeveloped topic across most styles. Bands like Enshine, of course, make it all the rage every now and again, but it’s not something I see often. Orbital Soul System (formerly Orbital Dawn) is working to correct this perspective. The one-man solo project of one U-Gene (Rakoth) from Russia is now releasing its third full-length album, Nightwing. Boasting a tag of blackened progressive death metal and a clear cosmic theme, Orbital Soul System feels like it’s reaching for the stars with its latest—it’s certainly an ambitious moniker for a single artist. They say to shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. Let’s see where Nightwing lands.

Nightwing lands on the “death” side of its lengthy genre moniker, leaning on heavy riffs and harsh vocals and aiming to be a heavy-hitting cosmic spectacle. Space-themed synths hold up the melodic side, building spacious and appropriately cool atmospheres to give Orbital Soul System a distinct symphonic edge. Songs like “Enclosure” emulate Thy Catafalque, with heavy organ/synth use offsetting blackened death fury, and reaching for epic heights. Other tracks, like “The Wanderer,” take a slower and more deliberate approach, building on leads and melodies to create lengthy, intricate, and more progressive experiences. Throughout, U-Gene’s intentional, annunciated growls and whispered cleans are a frequent companion, but most of Nightwing is a feast for keys and guitars.

The cosmic theme of Nightwing, on the other hand, is a constant companion, so what you think about that theme will strongly impact how you enjoy Orbital Soul System. “The Last One,” for example, is the first break we get from the metal barrage, dialing up elements of electronica and introducing a heavy autotune to distort the lyrics into an alien, computer tongue. It works for the aesthetic, of course, but the delivery is, unsurprisingly, passionless. In truth, the growls have a similar issue—so well enunciated and intentional that they seem to exist more for the storytelling than to impart feeling—but it all “fits” an album of space-themed progressive death metal. “Into the Abyss” treads the line better, but it is interesting to notice that the main theme of the song involves three synth layers (as best as I can tell) and the only one adding melody is the simplest one, a basic-yet-effective tune that acts against the seriousness of the metal to give the song some bounce and character. I like it, but I can’t help but wonder if Orbital Soul System has traded some of its passion for music for its cosmic theme.

While I’m on the fence about the theme, I have a clearer issue with Nightwing that holds me back from really appreciating it, and it lies twofold in the album’s production. For one thing, the drums do not sound good, to the point that I wouldn’t be surprised to learn they aren’t real. They click and tap, but don’t add heft, and this is probably part of the reason I find Nightwing a less-than-impassioned listen. They sound the same in “Savage,” an instrumental, largely electric interlude track, as in the title track, my favorite song on Nightwing, a blackened epic of sweeping proportions, melodic and impressive—but not strong. This then exacerbates my next observation: nearly every song feels at least two minutes too long, including the three-minute opener. Most songs sit in the 7–9-minute range, but I think only one justifies the length (“Enclosure”). There are a ton of ideas in Nightwing, but 59 minutes is a long time for only nine tracks, too many of which spend time setting a mood that’s long been established.

Like Nightwing itself, I want to end this review on a positive note. Closer “42” is one of the best songs Orbital Soul System offers here, with a strong main riff, uplifting swells from the synths, and the album’s only guitar solo, which does a lot to lift the energy of the song. It’s a good indication that Orbital Soul System has a good instinct for its music and theme. For me, however, the choices made after the guitars are put away have made this an album I likely won’t return as often as even I’d like.

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Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 319 kb/s mp3
Label: Self release
Websites: orbitalsoulsystem.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/Orbitalsoulsystemofficial
Releases Worldwide: October 1st, 2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CATHARIA TO UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “WINTER SOLSTICE” AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 2026 ALBUM PORTRAIT OF ANTIQUITY

Melodic black metal force returns with a darker, more expansive sound featuring new permanent vocalist John Harrah and guest vocalist Kassandra Chandler of Divine Martyr

For Fans Of: Dissection, Immortal, Satyricon
CATHARIA is preparing to unleash its new single “Winter Solstice” 10/02/26, offering the first taste of the band’s upcoming full-length album, Portrait of Antiquity , due for release in November 2026.
The new single features John Harrah , Catharia’s new permanent vocalist, alongside special guest vocalist Kassandra Chandler of Divine Martyr , adding another dimension to the band’s evolving sound.
Formed in 2018, Catharia has spent the years since its inception developing a sound rooted in the cold atmosphere and ferocity of black metal while incorporating the crushing weight of death metal and a strong emphasis on melody. With Portrait of Antiquity , the band expands that foundation into a darker, more melodic and symphonic direction.
According to the band:


“More melodic and symphonic then previous releases.”


“Winter Solstice” serves as the first preview of that expanded musical approach, combining Catharia’s established aggression and darkness with a greater emphasis on atmosphere, melody and symphonic elements.
The upcoming album Portrait of Antiquity continues to push the band’s melodic black metal and blackened death metal foundation into broader and more expansive territory. Drawing influence from the atmospheric intensity of classic melodic black metal and the relentless force of blackened death metal, Catharia aims to balance sweeping musical passages with uncompromising heaviness.
Portrait of Antiquity is scheduled for release in November 2026 . While Catharia is currently signed with Rockshots , the album will be released independently.
The album was produced and recorded with Jackson Ward at Strata Recording Studio , bringing a focused production approach to Catharia’s evolving sound.
With the arrival of “Winter Solstice,” Catharia begins the next chapter of its evolution, introducing a new permanent vocalist, welcoming a guest vocalist for the first single, and unveiling the darker and more expansive direction of Portrait of Antiquity .
Portrait of Antiquity

Artist: Catharia
Album: Portrait of Antiquity
First Single: “Winter Solstice”
Format: Full-Length Album
Genre: Melodic Black Metal / Blackened Death Metal
Single Release: October 2nd, 2026
Album Release: November 2026
Release: Independent
Label: Rockshots
Production: Jackson Ward, Strata Recording Studio
Permanent Vocals: John Harrah
Guest Vocals on “Winter Solstice”: Kassandra Chandler, Divine Martyr
For Fans Of: Dissection, Immortal, Satyricon


Connect:
https://catharia.com/
Contact:
Matt Powell
powellmatt52@yahoo.com