AGENT STEEL Announce “Bridge To The Pilgrimage – European Tour 2026″

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: . Leave a comment

Occult theorist/Alien theme protagonist j. Cyriis (Dr. Szigmund-X) reassumes his frontline position with Speed metal band Agent Steel—scheduled to return to European stages (partnering with New-Era/original guitarist, Nikolay Atanasov and new-Era composer, Johnny Moraes) officially confirmed for performing a series of Metallurgical-live shows in East-Europe,  Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal—this summer 2026.

Agent Steel will be engaging the final era of the band—opening the Stellar Gateways to the final Agent Steel album -hauntingly- titled, “PILGRIMAGE”.

This tour and forthcoming album will feature the final New-Era lineup onto the world’s stages, both near and far—as represented by a cinematic project in the works, titled,  “SELF-ANOINTED-ARCHITECT’s”- world TOUR 2026-27-28”.

The approaching shows promise a rare and authentic experience for both fans of classic Agent Steel material and all fans of the speed metal-worldwide. This highly anticipated return, marks -not only- a powerful revival of the band’s original spirit, but also serves to project elements of what is to come and to soon be launched as the PILGRIMAGE -and-  ‘SELF-ANOINTED-ARCHITECT” bands.

The touring live shows will also release elements for the new-and-final era of the band as was known then and now—delivering of a live-set packed with genre-defining tracks from the band’s 1980’s cult favorites catalog as well as an all New Instrumental song titled, NIGHTRIDERS ( set for release on the forthcoming (PILGRIMAGE) album .

Audiences can expect a high-energy performance from which will include  material from the band’s early discography, such as was recorded on Unstoppable Force, Mad Locust Rising, Skeptics apocalypse-and the timeless jewel, “No Other GODZ Before Me” being the timeless classics which assisted in the catalyzing of the global speed and thrash metal Genre.

With a legacy rooted in the golden-era of the 1980s underground, Agent Steel remains a cornerstone of the genre—known for their sci-fi themes, relentless speed, and technical precision. This tour stands both as a tribute to the band΄s enduring influence and as a celebration of their uncompromising metal insurgence.

Τhe “BRIDGE TO THE “PILGRIMAGE” – EUROPEAN TOUR 2026’ includes appearances at important festivals such as: MASTERS OF ROCK (CZ), VAST PLAINS AND GOATS FESTIVAL (RO), HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR (DE), NADA FESTIVAL (PT), FESTIVALUL CELTIC TRANSILVANIA (RO), and appearances in European venues with many important bands such as REVERBER, SCREAM MACHINE, HYPERION, ISABEAU, SPACE EATER, DIAMOND DUST, JARAC. VIALS OF FURY, GENGIS KHAN, that will give an extra boost to the live performances.

The legend is here and wait for you on stage at:

FRI 8 MAY – BELGRADE, SERBIA @ KLUB FEST
SAT 9 MAY – CRAIOVA – ROMANIA @ VAST PLAINS AND GOATS FESTIVAL
TUE 12 MAY – ZAGREB, CROATIA @ HARD PLACE
THU 14 MAY – ROME, ITALY @ DEFRAG
FRI 15 MAY – BOLOGNA, ITALY @ ALCHEMICA
SAT 16 MAY – MILAN, ITALY @ CRYPTA CLUB
SUN 17 MAY – VERONA, ITALY @ DAMAGE INC
SUN 14 JUNE – WEERT, NETHERLANDS @ BOSUIL
SUN 21 JUNE – BEJA, PORTUGAL @ NADA FESTIVAL
SUN 12 JULY – FIGA, ROMANIA @ FESTIVALUL CELTIC TRANSILVANIA
THU 16 JULY – VIZOVICE, CZECH REPUBLIC @ MASTERS OF ROCK
SAT 25 JULY – BRANDE-HORNERKIRCHEN, GERMANY @ HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR

More info at: https://www.facebook.com/AgentSteelOfficial

YES Announce 24th Studio Album “Aurora” + Launch Video for Title Track

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: . Leave a comment

YES , who is Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood & Jay Schellen, are proud to announce their 24th studio album ‘Aurora’ will be released on the 12th June 2026 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. As Howe explains: “Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music. It’s always been about collaboration, somebody can write a song, but until everybody puts their contribution in it isn’t really a Yes song. We’re not trying to echo the past; we’re carrying the spirit of Yes forward and turning it into something new”.

Pre-order the album here: https://yes-band.lnk.to/AuroraNE

The band has launched the first single from the album, and you can watch the beautiful animated video for the title track, created by Matt Hutchings (Greg Lake, Oasis, Iron Maiden), here:

OUTLIER Release New Single ‘Nightmare’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: . Leave a comment

Outlier has released their new single “Nightmare,” a gripping track that dives headfirst into the emotional wreckage of toxic attachment, self-doubt, and the painful comfort of familiarity. With haunting atmosphere and hard-hitting intensity, “Nightmare” captures the feeling of being trapped in a cycle you know is destroying you—but still can’t walk away from.

Joey Arena shares, “’Nightmare’ lives in that quiet war between what you know you deserve and what you keep crawling back to – where love feels like a wound you refuse to let heal. It’s the echo of self-doubt that makes pain feel familiar, the kind that turns chaos into comfort and affection into addiction. You don’t stay because it’s good – you stay because somewhere deep down, you’ve learned to believe this is all you’re worth… “

In support of the new release, Outlier will be hitting the road with Silent Theory, joining them on tour from April 21st through May 14th (dates below).

“Nightmare” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Stream “Nightmare”

Honing in on a modern sound while consistently setting themselves apart from the mainstream, Outlier prides themselves on creating exemplary rock and metal music backed by a rapidly growing fanbase. Outlier has earned millions of on demand streams across DSP platforms as well as more than 6 million views of user generated content on YouTube alone. In addition to their loyal fan base, the band has caught attention through achieving features in major media outlets such as Revolver, Loudwire, Alternative Press, Decibel and ABC News.

Continually hitting the Billboard charts, Outlier has been able to spread their sound nationwide through constant spins on FM radio and months of regular rotation on SiriusXM Octane– launching them into the forefront of their genre. Outlier has had 8 singles featured on SiriusXM Octane; “Who We Are”, “Buried Me Alive”, “Blame The Dead”, “Living Dead”, “Heartless”, “Dead Man Running”, “Warriors” featuring Chris Motionless and “Creature of the Night” winning the hearts of satellite radio listeners across the country and emphasizes the bands ability to stay creative while maintaining an ever-growing fanbase.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Instagram – Facebook – X – YouTube

VANDERLUST Deliver New Sci-Fi Metal Opera “The Human Farm” with Video for ‘Viral Escape’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: . Leave a comment

Following the release of their new concept album “The Human Farm“, Italian metal band Vanderlust presents the official music video for “Viral Escape”, one of the record’s most intense and representative tracks.

Built on high-speed momentum and sharp, dynamic arrangements, “Viral Escape” captures a crucial turning point within the album’s narrative. As the rebellion against the Coelacanth spreads across multiple planets, the track mirrors the urgency and scale of a coordinated uprising, where communication becomes the catalyst for collective action. The escape plan, encoded under the name “The Cave”, propagates across worlds, transforming isolated resistance into a unified movement toward freedom.

Musically, the track stands as one of the album’s most powerful statements, blending the band’s melodic metal foundation with intricate structures, progressive nuances, and a strong sense of forward drive. It is a defining example of Vanderlust’s evolving identity: energetic yet controlled, refined yet aggressive, always serving the narrative arc of the concept.

Taken from “The Human Farm“, a sci-fi concept album exploring the tension between protection and freedom, “Viral Escape” highlights the band’s ability to merge storytelling and composition into a cohesive listening experience. The album unfolds as a continuous journey, where each track contributes to a broader narrative shaped by philosophical questions and dystopian scenarios.

With the release of the official music video, Vanderlust offers listeners a deeper insight into the storyline behind the track, emphasizing the thematic core of the album while reinforcing the connection between music and narrative.

“The Human Farm” is out now as of April 17, 2026, via Rockshots Records.

CD – https://rockshots.eu/products/vanderlust-the-human-farm​
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1egDAUCkQQNRBm8kh0rx8D

Lyric Video – Golden Shackles” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X0udWN7m7Y​

Track Listing:
​1. Humanity 2.0 – The Human Farm
2. Golden Shackles
3. The Turning Point
4. Connection Failed
5. Viral Escape
6. … Find Them!
7. Battlefield
8. From The Cave – Fuga
9. Drive
10. Reborn … Again
11. Humanity 3.0: The New Canaan

Line-up:​
Ricca “ZP” Morello: Vocals
Francesco “Franz” Romeggini: Guitars, Backing Vocals
David Cantina: Bass
Giacomo Mezzetti: Drums, Backing Vocals

More info:
​https://rockshots.eu/​
​https://www.facebook.com/vanderlustofficial/

PROSPECT HILL Release Defiant New Anthem ‘Blood In The Water’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: . Leave a comment

Boston alternative metal powerhouse Prospect Hill return with their latest single “Blood In The Water,” a gripping anthem about resilience, survival, and refusing to fade quietly when the pressure is at its highest.

Fueled by crushing guitars, driving rhythms, and a raw, emotionally charged vocal performance, “Blood In The Water” captures the moment when everything feels like it’s collapsing around you and the decision to fight anyway. With lyrics confronting mortality, purpose, and pride head-on, the song dives into the mindset of someone staring down the weight of the world and choosing to push forward rather than break. The track blends melodic hard rock with a darker alternative metal intensity, delivering a powerful statement about legacy, perseverance, and the search for meaning when the odds are stacked against you.

“For us, ‘Blood In The Water’ is about that moment where everything feels like it’s closing in,” the band explains. “When the pressure builds, when doubt creeps in, when it feels like everyone’s waiting for you to fail. It’s about choosing to fight harder instead and creating something that lasts beyond you.”

Stream “Blood In The Water”: https://go.fanflowy.com/blood-in-the-water

The new single arrives on 4/17 as Prospect Hill prepares to take that energy to the stage, joining Lansdowne this spring for a series of shows overseas for an extensive European and UK tour.

TOUR DATES – EU / UK, remaining shows

4/21 – Prague, CZ @ Rock Café w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes
4/22 – Vienna, AT @ Chelsea w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes
4/23 – Munich, DE @ Strom w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes
4/24 – Zürich, CH @ Komplex Klub w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes
4/25 – Savigny-le-Temple, FR @ L’Empreinte w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes
4/27 – London, UK @ The Underworld w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes, Less Than Hollow
4/28 – Wolverhampton, UK @ KK’s Steel Mill w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes
4/29 – Glasgow, UK @ Slay w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes
5/1 – Manchester, UK @ Rebellion w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes
5/2 – Uden, NL @ De Pul w/ Lansdowne, Joe Hermes

About Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill makes music for the moments when your back’s against the wall and you refuse to break. Gritty, anthemic, and emotionally charged, their sound lives at the intersection of alternative metal and modern hard rock – fusing crushing intensity with massive hooks and raw vulnerability, built to shake stadiums and speak to the scars you hide.


The band was born in the basements and backyards of a blue-collar town just outside Boston, forged by childhood friends who turned pain, pressure, and brotherhood into purpose. What started in local clubs grew into a national force – proof that relentless work and real connection still matter.

Their breakout single “Come Alive” broke into the Top 40 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and became a staple on SiriusXM’s Octane, where it climbed the Big Uns countdown and held its ground through sheer fan demand. Another fan favorite, “Victim,” took on new life with a re-release featuring Taproot’s Stephen Richards, whose added verse and harmonies intertwine with Prospect Hill’s raw fire to create a powerful new take on the track.

With millions of streams and a re-energized lineup, Prospect Hill are entering their most explosive chapter yet. Their latest single “Blood In The Water” captures the band at full intensity- a defiant alternative metal anthem built for the moments when everything feels like it’s collapsing and the only choice left is to fight harder.
As they bring that energy to stages across the US and Europe in 2026, Prospect Hill continue to prove that their mission remains the same: To make you feel something real.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Instagram – Facebook – YouTube – TikTok – X

BLACKJACKET Release New Video for Single ‘Inferno’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: . Leave a comment

Blackjacket, the dynamic ensemble of seasoned musicians from the vibrant Los Angeles music scene, are back with fire in their lungs and something to say. The band has officially announced the release of the music video for their latest single “Inferno” through TLG|ZOID.

Blunt, explosive, and unapologetically political, “Inferno” is a hard-hitting modern hard rock anthem inspired by the chaos and devastation of the 2025 Los Angeles fires. Written while surrounded by evacuation orders, smoke-choked skies, and the surreal uncertainty of watching the city burn, the track channels real-life disaster into a full-force sonic uprising.

“Inferno” doesn’t just document destruction—it points the finger. The lyrics confront the corruption, incompetence, and failure of leadership that repeatedly leaves communities to fend for themselves when it matters most.

Stream “Inferno”: https://ffm.to/infernoblackjacket

Join Blackjacket on their musical journey as they continue to push the boundaries of rock music and inspire audiences around the globe. Timing is everything and the time is now!

Blackjacket is:
Chris Luca – Vocals
Joe Taback – Bass
Cheyne Fritts – Guitar 

For More Information Please Visit: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – TikTok – YouTube