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  • Primus Release New EP “A Handful Of Nuggs”; Les Claypool Weighs In On Angine De Poitrine

    Featuring the new track “The Ol’ Grizz”, a cover of Dio’s “Holy Diver” with Puddles Pity Party, and more.

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  • Earthside release new single ‘A Dying Star’

    Earthside release new single ‘A Dying Star’

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    Many of Earthside’s most powerful songs come from an overwhelming feeling brought to life in music—with only the words of a thought-provoking title setting the scene.

     

    Such is the case once more with the instrumental calamity called “A Dying Star.” The first taste of music in Earthside’s new era, the track is a bludgeoning journey through the inner cosmos—in all its destruction, disorder, and uncertain promises.

     

    The band state, “A Dying Star is yours.  With chaotic intensity cranked to the max, A Dying Star bludgeons the senses with the fury of a meteor shower and the heart-wrench of a broken dream.”

     

    Watch the official visualiser video: https://youtu.be/A2wqHxddbts

     

    Earthside, a group that burned brightly—and burned themselves out under the weight of their ambitions, convictions, and disillusionment—forged A Dying Star in a phase of strife and inner-turmoil within the group. For the first time, geographically, separate and growing apart, the members were tasked with creating an explosive high-energy live song—with only a drummer and piano player available at the initial writing.

     

    The result being an unconventional and chaotic song; different from anything released thus far by the band, but unmistakably Earthside in every identifying sense.

     

    As time passes, the identities, the dreams, the senses of self that defined us from our earliest memories lose their spark and grow dim. Some burn out brightly—others leave a devouring hole in their wake. For some, there is hope that the bright debris of the previous star can nurture creation once again in its aftermath—but for others, the void is all that remains. Such is the chaotic uncertainty and driving angst of “A Dying Star.”

     

    A song of many firsts for the band, its process sent the group out of their typical surroundings and up to beautiful Val-David, in Québec, Canada to write and self-record “A Dying Star” on-location at Luckchild Studio. Earthside used the stunning natural vista of the Canadian countryside as a mood-setter for their new output alongside a wealth of vintage pedals and percussion at Luckchild to add new stylistic flavors to the mix.

     

    A Dying Star marks a return to the core of Earthside’s sound—the unmistakable soul of the music its four members create together as an instrumentally-driven unit—Showcasing the group’s spellbinding sense of sonic storytelling with soothing nocturnal atmospheres and crushing, climactic extremes.

     

    Spearheaded by keyboardist Frank Sacramone and his furious piano runs, which collide with Ben Shanbrom’s force-of-nature drumming—the outcome is fresh and unexpected.

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    Earthside is coming to Europe this month to headline for the first time.

     

    Earthside recently announced their debut foray into headlining some key European shows in May/June 2026 to round off the chapter for “Let The Truth Speak”.

     

    Earthside’s blend of cinematic post-rock tendencies with worldly collaborators bring a type of live energy that is unique and compelling amidst their peers. Earthside weaves between an instrumental band and one who is enhanced by visual elements and collaborators, presenting a unique show for all to see.

     

    The band will be supported by cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne across all dates plus local supports.

     

    Earthside live shows:

     

    Friday 22nd May – 229 The Venue – London, UK
    Saturday 23rd May – Glazart – Paris, France
    Sunday 24th May – Boerderij-  Zoetermeer, Netherlands
    Wednesday 27th May – MTC – Cologne, Germany
    Friday 29th May – Betty – Hamburg, Germany
    Saturday 30th May – Stengade – Copenhagen, Denmark
    Monday 1st June – Kollektivet Livet – Stockholm, Sweden
    Thursday 4th June – On The Rocks – Helsinki, Finland
    Friday 5th June – Ankea Festival – Tampere, Finland

     

    Tickets can be purchased here: https://earthsideband.ffm.to/europe2026

     

    Ben Shanbrom (Drums) says this about the tour: “It’s been far too long since Earthside has toured one of our favorite places in the world and our true home-away-from-home—Europe.
     
    What was initially our plan for ushering in the new Let The Truth Speak era, unfortunately hit repeated roadblocks due to several difficult circumstances well beyond our control. But by hell or high water, we would not close the second chapter of Earthside’s career without a proper European run, and now we are thrilled to finally meet many of you and reunite with our countless friends on the continent.
     
    Expect a show-stopping set, brand new music, and some very exciting surprises. Don’t miss it! We’ll see you out there.
     
    The critics are saying:

     

    “A thrillingly euphoric experience” – Kerrang!

     

    “Let the Truth Speak is a magnificent journey ripe with philosophical weight and creative wonderment. There’s not a single moment that isn’t meaningful and extraordinary, with bursts of radiant catharsis and intricate devastation cascading seamlessly into each other from beginning to end”
    9.5/10 – Metal Injection

     

    “Let The Truth Speak is an album of multiple layers. Its rich, diverse and thought-provoking themes  venture way beyond simplistic labels” – Prog Magazine

     

    Earthside is
    Drums – Benjamin Shanbrom
    Keyboards – Frank Sacramone
    Guitars – Jamie van Dyck
    Bass – Ryan Griffin

     

    Earthside online
  • Carnation – Release New Single

    Belgian death metal outfit Carnation have released a new single, called “Flesh-Eating Frenzy”. You can watch the official music video below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming self-released album Symphony In Flesh, due out on October 16th.
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  • GODSTICKS ADD NEW DATES TO UK TOUR

    GODSTICKS ADD NEW DATES TO UK TOUR


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    NEW ALBUM VOiD OUT NOW


    Fresh from the release of their acclaimed new album VOiD, UK prog heavyweights Godsticks have announced additional dates for their upcoming UK tour.


    Speaking on the news, the band shared – “We’re so excited to share these new gig dates and extend the VOiD tour further into 2026. It was great to finally present the new material live and showcase the next evolution of Godsticks in our first five shows this past April, with every performance seeing the band get stronger and tighter. Now as well as adding another festival appearance at Cambridge Rock Festival, we can’t wait to take our full headline set to new places across the U.K along with a few familiar haunts. We hope to see you on the road!”

     

    “Godsticks turn intimate Swansea gig into something extraordinary…a phenomenally talented band who make complex look easy”

    Metaltalk.net

     

    “If music were a relay race, these four would be passing the baton blindfolded and still winning gold…something special”

    Pete’s Rock News and Views

     

    GODSTICKS 2026 UK TOUR (NEW DATES IN BOLD)

     

    June 27th – The Louisiana, Bristol (with Lesoir)

    June 28th – The 1865, Southampton (with Hekz)

    July 4th – SOS Festival, Oldham

    August 2nd – Cambridge Rock Festival

    September 3rd – The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

    September 4th – Hidden, Dundee

    September 5th – The Globe, Glossop

    November 20th – John Peel Centre, Stowmarket

    November 21st – Ramsgate Music Hall

    November 26th – Fuel, Cardiff

    November 27th – The Vaults, Bath

    November 28th – Bear Cave, Bournemouth

     

    BUY TICKETS

     

    PRAISE FOR VOiD:

    “Godsticks are clever, versatile bastards…hits harder and with greater intent than anything they have attempted before”

    PROG

     

    “VOID is unwieldy, rhythmically extraordinarily complex, at times even intricate”

    CLASSIC ROCK GERMANY

     

    “dive in and find your own solace in some top tier heavy progging”

    9/10

    MUSIPEDIA OF METAL

     

    “Truly, some of the most singularly amazing solos I have heard on any album”

    5/5

    MUSIQUE MACHINE

     

    “they become prog metal behemoths of the highest order”

    FISTFUL OF METAL

     

    VOiD IS OUT NOW ON PEARL SUNRISE VINYL LP, DIGIPACK CD WITH 12-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET AND DIGITALLY – 

    PURCHASE VOiD (out now)

     

    GODSTICKS online

    Website – https://kscopemusic.com/artists/godsticks/

    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/godsticks

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/godsticksmusic/

    Twitter – https://twitter.com/godsticks

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/godsticksmusic

  • ALT. Share New EP NEVERMORE

    Adelaide alternative metal quintet alt. today share their dark new concept EP, Nevermore, out today via Resist Records (AU) and SharpTone Records (ROW). The band will celebrate the release with a hometown launch show at Lion Arts Factory on Saturday June 20. Set in 2073, Nevermore unfolds in a world ravaged by war, corruption and […]
  • Five Finger Death Punch Crush With ‘Eye of the Storm’

    Five Finger Death Punch have returned with their new single, 'Eye of the Storm' in May 2026. Continue reading…
  • ROSE CARLEO BAND Release New Album 42 DAYS

    Australia’s own Rose Carleo Band returns with a bold, soul-stirring new album, 42 Days, out now. A deeply personal and sonically rich collection, this release captures the very essence of resilience, transformation, and raw human emotion. Fronted by acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and next Queen of Rock Rose Carleo, the band has carved out a reputation […]
  • Premiere: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ‘Eye Of The Storm’

    Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announced today the release of their brand-new single Eye Of The Storm, the first new song from their forthcoming 10th studio album, currently being recorded in Los Angeles. Following last week’s announcement of their 2027 Europe dates – the third leg of their 2026–2028 World Tour – […]
  • Premiere: TAILOR MADE REJECTS ‘Face Of Adversity’

    Alt Rockers, Tailor Made Rejects are the latest signing to the burgeoning Australian based rock label, XMusic. Made up of long-time musical nomads Ryan Valley & Jester Batt, along with Zakory ‘The Zigg’ Cutmore and Val Morrigan, Tailor Made Rejects craft their intense sound landscape from raw guitars and catchy, ear-worm melodies. XMusic CEO Tim […]