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WITH HOLYWATR; BAND DROP OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “BROKEN MIRROR” Photo Credit: Ed Mason Chart-topping, British metalcore icons Architects are set to return to the U.S. in 2026, announcing a short North American headline tour kicking off in Reno, NV on April 28, with support from Holywatr, and making stops at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. Artist presale tickets are available today…
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FINAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED For the 14th consecutive year, Nordic Noise brings metal and rock fans together for one of Denmark’s longest-running and most respected heavy music festivals. Today, Nordic Noise proudly announces the headliner for the 2026 edition: none other than Tim “Ripper” Owens. Owens is internationally renowned for his time as vocalist of Judas Priest,…
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July 17-19, 2026 At Ohio State Reformatory In Mansfield, Ohio If anyone wondered how Inkcarceration Festival might top last year’s record-breaking event that drew in 90,000 music fans, all it takes is a look at the lineup for the 2026 edition. More than 65 bands will take over the historic Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio on July 17-19, led by: Friday,…
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October 10, 2026 At The Amp In Jackson, TN Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is fired up to announce its 5th annual festival, set to unleash chaos on October 10, 2026 . In honor of half a decade of unrelenting metal, the fest reveals this year’s official artwork: the Portal Priestess , crafted by the…
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One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air One Band To Conquer Them All! Wacken Metal Battle USA proudly unveils the 2026 battlegrounds across the nation, where one rising independent metal band will earn the chance to perform at Wacken Open Air, one of the globe’s most iconic and influential metal festivals. Battles will be…
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With Special Guests SLACKJAW Photo Credit: Magalie Aspeele Satellite Touring and GLM Artists are excited to announce, the legends of NWOBHM and godfathers of Thrash, RAVEN return to the live stage with an extensive North American tour of 35+ shows from March through May this year! Support comes from special guests SLACKJAW! Lead vocalist/bassist John…
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W/ LUICIDAL, RINGWORM, PHOBIA, SLOWHOLE Photo by Erik Hernandez/EHP Photography New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will kick off their US headlining tour later this month. The Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 Winter run will commence on January 29th in Lafayette, Louisiana and close on February 22nd in Hobart, Indiana. Support will be provided by Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, and…
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July 16–18 In Cadott, WI Rock Fest, the largest three-day rock music and camping event in the U.S., returns July 16–18 with one of its most stacked lineups to date. Taking over the hayfield in Cadott, Rock Fest 2026 delivers a heavy-hitting mix of global headliners, fan-favorite staples and 21 national acts making their Rock…
