It had to happen sometime. Fleetwood Mac might have the reputation of a classic AOR band, but if you track back through their near-60 year career, there’s a wealth of songs that completely defy such one-dimensional branding. And the forthcoming tribute album Steel Rumours – The Songs Of Fleetwood Mac Reforged In Metal is replete with a dozen of them!
From their earliest years as a blues band, through the hard rock with which guitar legend Peter Green flirted in the early 1970, the underground sounds of the first half of that decade, and then the glorious pop-rock of the Buckingham-Nicks era, Fleetwood Mac remain impossible to accurately categorize.
And if you need proof of that, listen to how readily even their greatest hits can be recast into pure, livid metal, as Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale), Holly West and Fred Aching (Dead Groove), Candice Night (Blackmore’s Night), Corey Parks (Nashville Pussy), Tim “Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest), Ronnie Romero (Rainbow), Vinnie Appice (Black Sabbath) and more come together to rampage through the songbook.
Together, they journey from “Black Magic Woman” and “The Green Manalishi (With The Two Pronged Crown)” to “Little Lies” and “Everywhere,” via “Rhiannon,” “Gypsy,” “Dreams,” Stevie Nicks’s solo “Edge of 17” and, released as a digital single today, “Go Your One Way,” a 6 x Platinum Top 10 hit in 1977.
Featuring genre-crushing performances from Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Trans-Siberia Orchestra) and Greyson Nekrutman (Sepultura), “Go Your Own Way” also features veteran metal queen Doro Pesch, the first woman ever to grace the Monsters of Rock festival stage back in 1986, and whose band Doro were recipients of one of Gene Simmons’s finest ever outside production jobs.
Alongside the scything guitars that lift this performance so far from Fleetwood Mac’s original, Doro’s husky, haunted vocal takes the song to a whole new level – one that might not thrill the diehard Mac-heads out there (or maybe it will?), but will certainly electrify the metal community. And just wait until you hear how Hoekstra reinvents the song’s signature guitar solo!
“I’ve always liked the song,” says Doro, “And it was fun to give it a new twist—especially with a great guitarist like Joel Hokstra and powerhouse drummer Greyson Nekrutman.”
Dropping on November 20, Steel Rumours – The Songs Of Fleetwood Mac Reforged In Metal is surely among the most imaginatively conceived, and brilliantly realized tribute albums of 2026, a blast from a past that some people will probably say they never paid attention to at the time… of course, they were too busy listening to metal to switch on the radio.
But you can bet that they still know all the words.
Danish death/metallic hardcore practitioners LIFESICK today unleash their new stand alone single, “Hard To Kill,” a ceaselessly riotous auditory torrent that embodies the band’s celebrated ferocity.
Issues the band, “‘Hard To Kill’ blends a groovy death metal-inspired riff with fast hardcore energy before collapsing into a series of crushing breakdowns, closing with the statement ‘Hard to Kill!’ Lyrically, it’s pure defiance shaped by pain but impossible to break.”
Watch the band’s previously released videos for “Die With Me” HERE and “At War With You” HERE.
LIFESICK was forged in 2014 by guitarists Nikolai Lund and Nicolai Lindegaard following the dissolution of their previous band, No Love. Created with a vision of delivering a more uncompromising and aggressive sound, the band quickly established itself within the Scandinavian hardcore scene.
The band’s name, suggested by vocalist Simon Shoshan, was inspired by life’s hardships and the challenges people face throughout their lives – a theme that continues to influence LIFESICK‘s music and identity.
Blending metallic hardcore, beatdown, and hardcore punk, LIFESICK is notorious for its intense live performances, crushing sound, and emotionally charged songwriting. Since their formation, the band has toured extensively and built a strong reputation through a series of hard-hitting releases exploring themes of struggle, conflict, and perseverance.
Stand by for more news on LIFESICK in the weeks to come.
LIFESICK: Simon Shoshan – vocals Nicolai Lindegaard – guitar Nikolai Lund – guitar Jeppe Riis Frausing – bass Lasse Skyttegaard – drums
San Antonio, Texas-based rockers KINGDOM COLLAPSE have unleashed the beast! The band has shared the video for new single “Victorious,” featuring champion AEW professional wrestler and former MMA star Thunder Rosa. Watch it here.
The song is a high-octane rager that comes out of the gates hard. The band deftly strikes a balance between aggression and melody, fearlessly toeing the line and kicking some ass. The video features Thunder Rosa doing what she does best — kick some ass.
“‘Victorious’ is a signature Kingdom Collapse anthem that we did for our diehards,” states singer Jonathan Norris. “Big riff, sing-along chorus, and a resilient attitude.”
As for the accompanying video, bassist Aaron Smith says, “Since this one has such a motivational vibe, we invited our friend and AEW wrestler Thunder Rosa to be featured in the video. She’s a badass so we knew she’d do a great job.”
The song lives on their debut album Survivor, which will be released on October 30 via Mascot Records. Pre-save it HERE.
Kingdom Collapse have hit the road hard in the U.S. and have spent the last month touring with Nashville rockers RED, and they will pause for breath before storming the festival stages and touring with Royale Lynn in July and then spending August on the road with Of Virtue and Savage Hands. Catching them live will make you understand how that kinetic energy has seen them share stages with the likes of Three Days Grace, Nothing More, 10 Years, From Ashes To New, Fire From The Gods, Saliva, Hinder, ATTACK ATTACK!, and Adelita’s Way.
Kingdom Collapse originated from the childhood friendship between Norris and Smith, who grew up together, discovered music around the same time, and recognised its power after Jonathan lost his father at eight years old.
In order to cope, he immediately retreated into music and the embrace of a small community, which included Aaron’s family. This was the turning point where both boys realised the power of friendship, the power of music, and their potential together. “I saw my father die right in front of my eyes,” Jonathan sighs. “I didn’t even know what was happening. In some ways, that darkness has never left. Music became my light. I connected with it, and it gave me hope for the future. Kingdom Collapse is a band that carries that torch.”
The band’s current single is Top 30 at Active Rock and building.
Track Listing
1. Survivor 2. Watch You Bleed 3. Ripping Out The Heart 4. Victorious 5. Unwritten 6. Burn 7. Who I Am 8. Up In Flames 9. ELEVATE 10. More Than A Memory 1 1. Save Me from Myself 12. Unbreakable 3. Blue Skies
Kingdom Collapse are: Jonathan Norris (Vocals), Aaron Smith (Bass), David Work (Guitar) and Gaston Flores (Drums).
Headline Radio Shows Sept 4 – The Alpine, Reno NV (KDOT) Sept 6 – District at Knitting Factor, Spokane WA (KHTQ)
Supporting Adelita’s Way Sept 10 – Pop’s Night Club, Sauget, IL Sept 11 – The Machine Shop, Flint MI Sept 12 – The Castle Theatre, Bloomington IL Sept 13 – High Noon Saloon, Madison WI Sept 15 – The Forge, Joliet IL Sept 17 – The Green Door, Lansing MI (WJXQ) – Kingdom Collapse Radio Show Sept 18 – The King of Clubs, Columbus OH
Supporting Lakeview Oct 15 – General Duffy’s, Redmond OR Oct 16 – Ponderosa, Portland OR Oct 17 – Steel Creek, Tacoma WA Oct 18 – District Bar, Spokane WA
Supporting Adelita’s Way Nov 4 – Come and Take It Live, Austin TX Nov 5 – Payne Arena, Hidalgo TX Nov 6 – Scout Bar, Houston TX Nov 7 – Haltom Theater, Haltom City TX Nov 8 – Vanguard, Tulsa OK Nov 10 – The Venue on Sunset, Springfield MO Nov 11 – Bottleneck, Lawrence KS Nov 12, Matchbox, Omaha NE Nov 13 – Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls SD Nov 15 – Federal Theatre, Denver CO Nov 19 – The Newberry, Great Falls MT Nov 20 – The Pub Station, Billings MT Nov 21 – The Gem, Idaho Falls ID Nov 22 – The Complex, Salt Lake City UT
“Another Sun is a special moment for The Machine and throughout it they sound ready to take their place among the foremost of Europe’s heavy psychedelic underground. For that alone — even before you get to the guitar tone or the flash on the cymbals — it is gorgeous in how it greets the sunrise of its own making. Or if you want the short version: Recommended! – THE OBELISK
Following the previously released single “Drop/See,” Dutch heavy rock trio THE MACHINE return with “Swallow the Sun,” a sprawling 12-minute journey into the heavier and more psychedelic reaches of their upcoming studio album, Another Sun. After its exclusive premiere via The Obelisk, the band now presents the track’s hypnotic official music video.
Heavy, hazy and relentlessly expansive, “Swallow the Sun” finds THE MACHINE pushing their trademark interplay of riffs, dynamics and free-flowing psychedelia further out. Shoegaze-tinged guitars give way to crushing riffs and an extended instrumental passage built around a hypnotic drum groove, with the trio moving effortlessly between atmosphere, weight and open-ended exploration. It’s a track that captures both sides of THE MACHINE at once, embodying the expansive spirit of Another Sun while staying rooted in what has long been at the heart of the band’s sound.
David Eering (guitar/vocals) on “Swallow The Sun”: “‘Swallow the Sun’ indeed. It comes at you right out of the gate and it’s both the heaviest and most spaced out we’ve been in a while. The shoegaze influences that started to shine through on our previous record return with the MBV-inspired guitar parts in the verses, only to be put aside for the demolition team to come in and tear the place down during the chorus and the main riff. The instrumental section is typical oldschool The Machine-play-with-dynamics I’d say, based around Klaas’ great drum groove. Let the hypnotic video be your trip guide!”
Another Sun will be released on October 2nd via Blues Funeral Recordings in the UK and North America, and Awe Records in cooperation with Stickman Records in Europe.
For the better part of two decades, THE MACHINE have carved out a reputation as one of the most genre-defying acts to emerge from the European underground. Doused in space and soaked in riffs, the power trio of David Eering, Chris Both (bass) and Klaas Dijkstra (drums) has continually redefined its sound, balancing a deep-rooted love for stoner rock with excursions into heavy psych, progressive rock, doom, ’90s alternative and expansive space rock. As one of the frontrunners of Europe’s second wave of stoner and heavy psych, the band established an early landmark with the now cult-classic Solar Corona before continuing to evolve with every release that followed.
Recorded in the fall of 2025 at Evolver Studio, Eering’s newly built recording facility in Dordrecht, Another Sun captures what is arguably the strongest incarnation of THE MACHINE to date. Intricate in groove and rich in dynamic songwriting, the album digs deeper into classic heavy-toned songcraft while leaving ample room for the free-flowing jams that have always been central to the band’s identity. Rather than reinventing themselves, THE MACHINE sharpen their unmistakable sonic fingerprint, reconnecting with the freeform spirit of their early work through a modern lens. They took their time to mature, only to return stronger, heavier and more inspired than ever.
“Another Sun is an important milestone to me personally, after a couple of years with (apparent) reduced activity of the band – it‘s the first record with this great lineup and the first one that I recorded at my own place Evolver Studio,“ David Eering recently said. “Without the intention to do so, I think we managed to honor a more old school The Machine vibe while also stepping into the future. Can’t wait for this one to be released and to play shows in support of it.”
Already announced with a surprise full-album performance at this year’s Roadburn Festival, Another Sun signals the beginning of a new chapter for THE MACHINE. After nearly two decades as one of Europe’s most consistently adventurous heavy rock bands, the trio now steps onto a broader international stage, reaffirming their place alongside legendary Dutch acts like 35007, Beaver and 7Zuma7, while finally bringing their expansive blend of stoner rock, heavy psych and space-driven grooves to a much wider audience.
TO THE GRAVE, the world’s preeminent vegan deathcore band, proudly unleash their new track, “LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS,” the fourth single taken from their upcoming BLKIIBLK debut album, ‘LIBERATION FRONT,’ set for release on October 2nd. The new single arrives alongside an official music video, available to view below.
On the new single, bassist Matt Clarke shares:
“This song was us leaning hard back into the same influences as our ‘Director’s Cuts’ album. It’s got all those elements in it: bouncy riffs, some fast stuff and just lots of dynamics. We’re looking forward to playing this one on the upcoming tours…that start today. Australia now, North America in two weeks!”
He continues, “For the video, we wanted to do something a bit different to the other performance videos. We got a bunch of our mates to come down and hang with us. We did something that’s somewhere between serious and fun.”
Since forming in 2010, TO THE GRAVE have become one of Australia’s most uncompromising heavy exports, earning acclaim for crushing releases including ‘Global Warning,’ ‘Epilogue,’ ‘Director’s Cuts,’ and 2024’s ‘Everyone’s a Murderer.’ Armed with a singular mission to confront animal cruelty and environmental destruction through some of modern metal’s most punishing deathcore, the Sydney outfit have forged a reputation for pairing unrelenting heaviness with fearless activism. Their live assault has taken them around the globe alongside Lorna Shore, Thy Art Is Murder, Shadow of Intent, Carnifex, Oceano, and more, with Revolver hailing them as “one of the country’s heaviest exports” and Distorted Sound calling them “one of the most intense, enthralling bands the genre can offer.”
Now, the band returns with ‘LIBERATION FRONT,’ their fifth album and BLKIIBLK debut, a statement of pure intent. Brutal and uncompromising in both sound and message, TO THE GRAVE transform their death metal-infused assault into a vehicle for activism, raging against animal cruelty and environmental destruction while delivering their most direct and fully realized work to date. From the breakdown-laden opener “MEAT THE HUMANS,” ‘Liberation Front’ marks a ferocious return to the band’s deathcore roots. While recent releases leaned further into hardcore, the new album embraces deathcore at its most savage and relentless.
Evans comments about the album:
“‘LIBERATION FRONT’ was born as a concept on tour last year in Australia after we decided we wanted to make the sequel to ‘Director’s Cuts.’ What came out was something between that and a more pissed off brother to ‘Everyone’s A Murderer.’ It’s got so many things I love about the band and a bit of everything pushed to 100 with a really bleak kind of aggression that’s just reaching for your throat the entire time. Very keen to play some of these songs live and it’s an exciting chapter to add.”
1. MEAT THE HUMANS 2. NAIL MARY 3. TORTURE PORN 4. EYESTALK ABLATIONS 5. LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS 6. CALF SLICER 7. LIMB FROM LAMB 8. YOU KNOW THE DRILL 9. TERRORFIRE 10. THE WORLD IS A SLAUGHTERHOUSE
TO THE GRAVE will be kicking off “The Sawed Off Suffering Tour” with co-headlinerCrown Magnetar on September 17th in Chicago. The entire run will be supported by Face Yourself and on select dates by the likes of I Declare War, Tracheotomy, Backbiter, Squelching and Ameonna (the new band featuring former Chelsea Grinmembers Alex Koehler, Jake Harmond and Pablo Viveros, making their live debut). For a full list of dates, please see below.
Bassist Matt Clarke exclaims:
“These are the heaviest lineups we’ve ever put together, and we can’t wait for these shows across North America and at home in Aus. For North America, all these bands have a different approach, but the one thing that brings it all together is intensity! We’re stoked to be teaming up with Crown Magnetar for this run, and having Face Yourself on the package just makes it more crushing. We’re very excited that we get to play with OG Chelsea Grin members back on-stage for the first time in Ameonna, and I Declare Warhopping on for some shows is awesome! Backbiter, Tracheotomy, and Squelching will all bring their own brands of brutality to the tour. No matter what show you’re hitting, you’re in for a treat.”
TO THE GRAVE Live:
Australia w/ No Cure, Algor Mortis, Bloodmouth
Sept 2 – Perth, AU @ Amplifier Bar * Sept 3 – Adelaide, AU @ Lion Arts Factory * Sept 4 – Frankston, AU @ Singing Bird Sept 5 – Melbourne, AU @ Max Watts Sept 6 – Canberra, AU @ The Baso ^ Sept 10 – Sydney, AU @ Crowbar Sept 11 – Newcastle, AU @ Hamilton Station Sept 12 – Brisbane, AU @ The Triffid
* no Bloodmouth ^ no Algor Mortis
North America w/ Crown Magnetar, Face Yourself
Sept 17 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean * Sept 18 – Detroit, MI @ Catacombs at The Sanctuary * Sept 19 – Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s * Sept 20 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground * Sept 22 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace * Sept 23 – Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Électriques * Sept 24 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground * Sept 25 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows * Sept 26 – Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall * Sept 27 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium * Sept 28 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery ^ Sept 30 – Asheville, NC @ Revival ^ Oct 1 – Nashville, TN @ The End ^ Oct 2 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Purgatory) ^ Oct 3 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross ^ Oct 4 – West Palm Beach, FL @ The Banyan Live ^ Oct 6 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada $ Oct 7 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live $ Oct 9 – Mesa, AZ @ Rosetta Room Oct 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex + Oct 11 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post + Oct 13 – Portland, OR @ The Hawthorne Theatre + Oct 14 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon + Oct 16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell ~ Oct 17 – Denver, CO @ HQ ~
*w/ Backbiter ^w/ Tracheotomy $w/ Squelching +w/ I Declare War ~w/ Ameonna
More Dates TBA!
‘LIBERATION FRONT’ is more than an album; it is a musical and lyrical call to arms, designed not only to rage against the machine but to educate, provoke, and challenge listeners on every level. Combining their most savage deathcore material to date with an unwavering commitment to animal liberation and environmental activism, ‘LIBERATION FRONT’ stands as TO THE GRAVE’s definitive statement: fierce, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.
As Evans puts it, “this is our way of establishing order. The band is built around our way of doing things and to me this title is just waving that flag. These songs are about direct action, open rescue, abolition and liberation by any means necessary.”
TO THE GRAVE are: Dane Evans – Vocals Jack Simioni – Guitar Nic Webb – Guitar Matt Clarke – Bass Connor Kingdom – Drums
British heavy metal legends Saxon return with Gods of Thunder, their new studio album that draws on history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites and the enduring spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Gods of Thunder is set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 22. Pre-orders available from September 2 at this location
The brand new single and title track, a powerful, anthemic journey into the world of Celtic mythology, is released today.
“‘Gods of Thunder’ is a mighty tale of Celtic mythology, packed with the spirit and power of true heavy metal,” exclaims Biff Byford. “Turn it up and bang your head!”
Produced by legendary founder and frontman Biff Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap (Judas Priest, Exodus, Accept and Priest guitarist), Gods of Thunder captures the band at the height of their powers, combining forceful performances with vivid, meticulously crafted storytelling. Pounding bass and drums, searing guitars and Biff Byford’s unmistakable voice combine to create a sonic barrage of pure British metal, carrying the spirit of the past, present and future. The album sees one of the world’s greatest live bands bring their legendary power and energy into the studio, delivering a metal masterpiece worthy of Saxon’s enduring legacy. Each track is built around the weight, dynamics and intricate arrangements that have long defined Saxon’s music, while the album as a whole maintains a strong sense of focus and purpose.
“We had great fun making this album,” says Biff. “This is gonna be one to beat!”
Byford’s longstanding passion for history is central to the album, with his distinctive storytelling bringing characters and events from the past vividly to life across ten powerful, quintessential Saxon songs. On “The Bloody Tower (The Ballad of Anne Boleyn)”, Byford recounts the politically charged execution of Anne Boleyn, while in “Medusa” the focus shifts to myth, driven by a taut, mesmeric riff and delivered at a relentless pace. “Remember the Alamo” charges forward with the fast-paced energy and spirit of early ’80s NWOBHM. The twin-guitar attack of Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler is particularly prominent on “Temple of Rock”, underpinned by the rock-solid rhythm section of Nigel Glocker and Tim ‘Nibbs’ Carter. The album closes with “MI5”, a timeless headbanger that brings together themes of the Berlin Wall and Cold War espionage.
With the new single landing today, anticipation for the album is already building, while Saxon’s forthcoming UK shows are selling fast. Fans can expect a set packed with thunderous new material alongside the classic songs that have made the band a formidable live force for generations. And this is just the beginning: fans around the globe should keep their eyes peeled for further dates on the Gods of Thunder – World Tour to be announced soon.
Gods of Thunder – World Tour Part 1 (Castles & Eagles Production)
13 Feb – CIVIC HALL, Wolverhampton (UK) 14 Feb – O2 ACADEMY, Glasgow (UK) 16 FEB – TELEGRAPH BUILDING, Belfast (UK) 17 FEB – 3OLYMPIA THEATRE, Dublin (IE) 19 FEB – O2 APOLLO, Manchester (UK) 20 FEB – O2 CITY HALL, Newcastle (UK) 21 FEB – CITY HALL, Sheffield (UK) 23 FEB – THE GREAT HALL, Cardiff (UK) 24 FEB – BEACON, Bristol (UK) 25 FEB – O2 GUILDHALL, Southampton (UK) 27 FEB – EVENTIM APOLLO, London (UK)
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