Finnish metal band Hav Norn are set to release their second album ‘Laniena Animarum’ on September 18th 2026. The first and only single ‘All The World Around‘ is now available to stream: https://push.fm/fl/hav-norn-all-around-the-world
–Composed & lyrics by Sami Kokko. –ISRC-code: CBF8B2506344 –Single cover by Sami Kokko
Hav Norn’s new single is a hauntingly beautiful and heavy journey into letting go, the raw necessity of moving on, and what might finally be waiting for all of us in the end. It deals with that inescapable truth: life goes on, and we have to keep moving forward.
It touches on shared dreams and relationships that have faded into pitch-black shadows of time. The track wraps itself in deep melancholy, but it still carries a faint spark of hope for new possibilities. It doesn’t hand out neat answers or pre-packaged explanations, it gives the formless space to turn into something you can actually feel and understand.
It’s both a final farewell to the past and an invitation to step into the unknown without useless fear.
Hav Norn’s signature love for contrast really shines here. You get this raw, unpolished form, a deep and heavy sense of existential dread, and ultimately a belief in something better, all colliding in the very same track.
Laniena Animarum Track list: 01. Tears Flow Down To Endless Streams Of Sadness 02. All The World Around 03. Hush Now Sleep 04. Ember 05. Tomorrow Is a Dream 06. Finalize Your Position 07. Yesterday And Tomorrow
–Composed, lyrics, mixed & mastered by Sami Kokko –Album cover by Sami Kokko
BIOGRAPHY:
An absolute sense of freedom, a relentless drive for new melodies, and a push toward the extremes, this is where Hav Norn’s uncompromising metal takes root. While deeply anchored in the metal soil, the core idea is complete genre fluidity. The music is born without rigid boundaries, unforced, and entirely on its own terms.
The story of Hav Norn began in 2025 in Jyväskylä, Finland, when a seasoned musician returned to life after two decades of silence. Raised in the 1970s, his background in bands and sound engineering once led to total burnout, driving everything music-related out of his life for far too long. When the time finally felt right for a comeback, years of pent-up creativity burst open into an unstoppable flow of sound.
Hav Norn is a one-man vision and execution: songwriting, lyrics, arrangements, every single instrument, vocals, mixing, and mastering are all handled by one individual. Working this way grants total creative freedom with zero compromise. Ideas, stories, rhythms, and moods overflow, with any single element serving as the spark for a new track. The creative process is light and adventurous, anything can be tested, but nothing is forced.
Musically and lyrically, Hav Norn spans a vast spectrum. The themes range from love and beauty to the conflicts, destruction, and world weariness born from human stupidity. It isn’t a sermon, but a deeply personal need to channel out the friction of existence, offering listeners a space to feel something real and intense.
Creating new material at a rapid pace, Hav Norn released the eight-track debut album Halcyon in 2025. The July 2026 single “All Around The World” opens the door to the next chapter, proving that the endless hunt for melody, rhythm, and a strong message is running stronger than ever. And it doesn’t stop here.
German hardcore powerhouse HALF ME return with their crushing new single ‘Psalm’, offering another dark and unsettling glimpse into their upcoming album DOGMA, due for release on 23rd October 2026 via Arising Empire.
With the album’s pre-order already underway and its release drawing ever closer, ‘Psalm’ reveals a slower, more brooding side of HALF ME while losing none of the weight and intensity at the core of their sound.
Trading outright chaos for cold introspection, ‘Psalm’ is driven by sparse grooves, sombre melodies and raw vocals that gradually pull the listener deeper into its oppressive atmosphere. Rather than relying on sheer force, the track builds its impact through restraint and tension, allowing every groove and vocal line to carry a sense of unease. It is a colder and more deliberate approach that broadens HALF ME’s sonic palette without abandoning the crushing heaviness that defines the band.
Lyrically, ‘Psalm’ confronts obedience, denial and faith built on fragile foundations. Images of golden gospels and paper prayers expose the emptiness behind systems of belief that demand submission without question, while the recurring “Will we ever learn?” becomes increasingly haunting as the track unfolds. The result is a song that turns HALF ME’s aggression inward, replacing immediate chaos with a lingering sense of dread and sharpening the thematic edge of their songwriting in the process.
That sense of disillusionment connects directly to the wider concept behind DOGMA. The album reflects on a society willingly taking part in its own collapse, exploring how fear, division and manufactured dilemmas keep people occupied with survival while discouraging them from questioning the systems around them. Truth and lies dissolve into blurred lines, creating a state in which obedience becomes normalized and people unknowingly participate in their own downfall.
Rather than pretending to offer solutions, DOGMA begins from the unsettling assumption that the damage may already be irreversible. The record instead asks listeners to look closer, challenge what is presented as absolute truth and expose the structures that thrive on fear and obedience. HALF ME’s upcoming crusades extend that same idea, not as a call to arms, but as an invitation to look behind the dogma.
Since emerging from Germany’s heavy music scene, HALF ME have established themselves as one of the country’s most exciting modern hardcore acts. Following their debut album SOMA, millions of streams and extensive touring across Europe, the band have built a reputation for combining uncompromising heaviness with a willingness to push beyond the conventions of the genre.
With 23rd October moving closer, ‘Psalm’ adds another piece to the increasingly bleak world of DOGMA. Haunting, heavy and deliberately restrained, the single shows a different side of HALF ME and offers another indication of the range and intensity that awaits on the new record.
Track-list: 1. I. Acedia 2. No Oasis 3. Splinter in a Rusted Crown 4. II. Ira 5. Weather Eye 6. Fear Is the New Belief 7. Psalm 8. Hochgeboren 9. Built on Your Blood 10. III. Cholera 11. King 12. Through Prayer 13. IV. Melancholia 14. Coup d’Éta
HALF ME – European Crusade 2026 27.11.2026 | Dynamo | Eindhoven, NL 28.11.2026 | Musikzentrum | Hannover, DE 29.11.2026 I Die Stadtmitte I Karlsruhe, DE 30.11.2026 | Das Bett | Frankfurt am Main, DE 01.12.2026 | Naumanns I Leipzig, DE 02.12.2026 | Weberknecht I Vienna, AT 03.12.2026 | Mechanik I Warsaw, PL 05.12.2026 | Subzero I Prague, CZ 06.12.2026 | Kent Club I Hamburg, DE 08.12.2026 | Backstage By The Mill I Paris, FR 09.12.2026 | Downstairs At The Dome I London, UK 10.12.2026 | Key Club I Leeds, UK 11.12.2026 | Rebellion I Manchester, UK 12.12.2026 | O2 Institute3 I Manchester, UK 13.12.2026 I Gebäude 9 I Cologne, DE 15.12.2026 I Schüür I Luzern, CH 16.12.2026 I Hansa 39 I Munich, DE 17.12.2026 I Skaters Palace Cafe I Münster, DE 18.12.2026 I Mikropol I Berlin, DE 19.12.2026 I Z-Bau I Nürnberg, DE 20.12.2026 I Tower I Bremen, DE
The South German power metal CROM quintet has musically dedicated itself to the far north, making them almost predestined for a deal with a pirate label. The new album will be released in early 2027 on El Puerto Records.
Bandleader and singer Walter Grosse: “We are incredibly happy to have found a capable and, above all, family-oriented label in El Puerto that is supporting us professionally with the release of ‘Back to North’.”
Label boss Bernd Stelzer: “When the pirates of El Puerto Records meet the Vikings of CROM, the result can only be a musical raid of epic proportions! Walter Grosse and his crew stand for power metal that gets right into your bones. In February 2027, we’ll reveal the secret behind their brand-new album. We’re looking forward to this journey north together. Welcome aboard, CROM!”
Biography: CROM was founded in 1997 as a solo project by Walter Grosse, who wanted to emulate his favorite band, Bathory. Early on, the band developed its own style of epic power/Viking metal. CROM quickly set itself apart from the crowd, primarily through its distinctive clean vocals and self-sung choruses, and achieved a high status in the underground scene. As a solo project, CROM released several demos, one EP, and three albums under the sole leadership of Walter Grosse via the label Pure Steel Records. Starting in 2018, Walter turned CROM into a “real” band and, for the first time, brought two musicians—Steve (guitar) and Thomas (drums)—on board as permanent members. Since then, the band has performed many concerts both at home and abroad (Austria, Denmark, France, Greece) and, over the years, established a permanent live lineup with Hans (bass) and Christian (guitar, backing vocals). In 2022 and 2023, they recorded and released the EP “Into the Glory Land” and the album “The Era of Darkness” for the first time as a band. In March 2026, CROM completed the final mix of their new album “Back to North,” which will be released in the first quarter of 2027 on the renowned El Puerto label.
Line-up: Walter – Lead Vocals Steve – Lead Guitar Hans – Bass Christian – Rhythm Guitar & backing vocals Xaver – drums
M-Theory Audio is proud to announce the signing of Finnish melancholic melodic death/gothic metal force ENDLESS CHAIN. To mark the beginning of this new partnership, the band have released their brand-new single, “Fade to Nothingness,” across all digital platforms, accompanied by a compelling new music video. Video production by Winter Notes Production.
“Fade to Nothingness” serves as the first taste of ENDLESS CHAIN’s anticipated new full-length album, ‘Nothingness,’ set for a worldwide release on November 20 via M-Theory Audio. A masterpiece of profound melancholy and atmosphere mixed with aggressive beauty and emotional weight. Physical pre-orders for the album, Digipak CD with booklet, or limited (300) hardwood colored vinyl with insert and digital download are available via Bandcamp and the M-Theory Audio webstore. Both platforms will ship from the US or Europe based upon your location.
“There’s only a couple instances I regretted passing on a band’s submission, and ENDLESS CHAIN is one. We considered releasing the band’s 2024 album, ‘Agony.” reminisces label founder Marco Barbieri. “Hearing the finished album, I instantly knew I’d made a mistake—Endless Chain’s unique mix of dark aggression and poignant emotion resonated instantly. I’m thrilled they gave us another chance with their third album—a powerhouse release that takes their evocative, expressive songwriting to a whole new level.”
“We’re incredibly excited to join the M-Theory Audio family,” comments founder and guitarist Timo Mölsä on the signing. “Many years of dedicated and patient work have led us to this moment. We would like to sincerely thank Marco Barbieri and the entire M-Theory Audio team for believing in our band and our music. We can’t wait to share the new album with the world.”
“Although ‘Fade to Nothingness’ is one of the heaviest EC songs ever, there’s still something beautiful within it,” Mölsä adds. “It’s a good representation of the upcoming album, and it was one of the first songs I wrote for the new album.”
Vocalist Aki Salonen reflects on the song’s dark thematic core, “The story behind the song is pretty complex. It’s about that ‘darkest hour’ when you finally admit to yourself that things went too far a long time ago, and no amount of fighting is going to bring that past back. It could be about relationships, serious illness, death, you name it. In the end, it’s up to the listener which perspective eases their mind the most.”
ABOUT ENDLESS CHAIN:
Founded by primary songwriter Timo Mölsä, ENDLESS CHAIN emerged as a deeply personal creative outlet before evolving into their formidable potential within the Finnish metal landscape. Characterized by rich, haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and atmospheric soundscapes, the band seamlessly bridges the gap between melancholic gothic metal and heavy melodic death metal.
Following their debut release, ‘Forthcoming Past,’ ENDLESS CHAIN solidified a stable recording and performance lineup featuring vocalist Aki Salonen, guitarist/primary songwriter Timo Mölsä, multi-instrumentalist Aleksanteri Kuosa, and drummer Samuli Mikkonen. Together, they have refined a sound that balances dark, emotive storytelling with aggressive, soaring metal instrumentation.
Following up on the success of their 2021 debut album ENDLESS CHAIN returned in 2024 with their sophomore effort, ‘Agony.’ ‘Agony’ expanded the band’s signature atmospheric sound—weaving together heavy, melancholic metal foundations with progressive nuances and intricate gothic structures. Central to the album’s identity is the compelling vocal dynamic between Ville Hovi’s soaring clean vocals and Aki Salonen’s visceral, harsh growls. Backed by guitarists Timo Mölsä and Aleksanteri Kuosa, alongside powerhouse drummer Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani), the 10-track collection delves deep into human struggle, resilience, and hope amid inner chaos. ‘Agony’ soldified ENDLESS CHAIN’s place in Finnish melodic metal, delivering a deeply emotional and sonic journey through light and shadow.
ENDLESS CHAIN IS: Aki Salonen – Vocals (growls) Ville Hovi – Vocals (clean) Timo Mölsä – Guitar Aleksanteri Kuosa – Guitar, Bass Samuli Mikkonen – Drums
American heavy metal icons DOWN will unleash their long-awaited new studio album, Volume V, on November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records!
DOWN was never just a band. It’s a brotherhood rooted in childhood friendships that have endured for decades. It’s an homage to the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s music meant for anybody who has ever headbanged, played air guitar, or worn a weathered tour t-shirt like armor. For over three decades, the quintet – Philip H. Anselmo, Pepper Keenan, Kirk Windstein, Jimmy Bower, and Pat Bruders – have quietly built a legacy like no other. When these individuals congregate, magic ensues, conjured by earthquaking grooves, bellowing straight from the soul, and riffing loud enough to awaken an ancient deity.
This Fall, DOWN begins another chapter with Volume V.
“We were all excited about this,” smiles Anselmo. “There was a sense of lightness in the air. Everyone’s attitude was positive. There was more focus than ever. It just felt fresh again. Each one of us was individually striving for something, and I believe we achieved what we wanted to achieve. The record is a journey. It’s classic DOWN, but it’s also unique.”
“Everybody played their asses off, wrote great riffs, and Philip is singing amazing,” adds Windstein. “There’s so much electricity when we get together. To me, it’s the same vibe as our debut NOLA, but we’ve got another 35 years of experience as songwriters.”
“The five of us are from the same era, grew up together, and accomplished a lot on our own,” Keenan observes. “We all sounded different, but we’re still from the same 20-block radius. As far as what makes DOWN special, we knew one another before any of us had done anything. There’s history.”
DOWN’s bond runs deep. The guys initially crossed paths as teens in various local bands throughout New Orleans. Over the years, each musician went off and made a name for himself with Anselmo notably fronting Pantera, Keenan holding down guitar and vocals for Corrosion Of Conformity, Windstein leading Crowbar, and Bower slinging guitar in Eyehategod.
Two writing sessions yielded the bulk of material on Volume V. Upholding a tradition dating back to Down II, the members retreated to Anselmo’s home studio and their de facto clubhouse, Nodferatu’s Lair. Songs originated on the spot as they jammed face-to-face. Throughout 2025, the music naturally took shape. Keenan and Windstein chose to simultaneously record guitar together, giving the album a timeless punch.
The album opens with a blistering barnburner ‘The Myth.’ It sets the tone with a powerhouse vocal, pummeling rhythms, and precise down-picking. Then, there’s ‘Merciful Fate‘ featuring King Diamond. It reaches an apex with a vocal duel between Anselmo and King Diamond and fret-burning solos executed at a breakneck pace of 120bpm. King’s wife Livia Zita even blesses the track with dark accents of her own. Closer ‘Twice-Told Tales‘ caps the trip off with a heavy and hypnotic denouement. “It’s a conglomerate of tight riffs and blues rock mixed with the diligence of classic metal,” Anselmo reveals. “It’s an important song to us. I could feel Ozzy Osbourne’s influence on me in the strangest way.”
Lead single, ‘Blood Oath,’ is anchored by an alternately hard-hitting and hummable riff, culminating on a clarion call chorus. With a sly tip of the hat to their stomping grounds, it practically bleeds old gold, black, and white. “Anybody who’s from New Orleans is going to get a kick out of the references to the city,” grins Anselmo. “Musically, it’s got a big hook. It’s a DOWN song, but it takes a turn.”
“You’ll know it’s DOWN right off the fucking bat,” adds Keenan. “It’s heavy in its attack.”
01. The Myth 02. Merciful Fate 03. Turn Out The Light 04. The Message 05. Causeway Grief 06. Blood Oath 07. They Walk The Night 08. They Came From Dust 09. Ozz 10. Twice-Told Tales
DOWN’s Volume V was produced by Eddie Mapp and DOWN, mixed by Dave Fortman, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering in California.
The record will be released on CD and digital formats as well as 2xLP in the following color variants:
Orange [World] Yellow + Red Galaxy [Nuclear Blast US Exclusive] Orange + Red Galaxy [Nuclear Blast EU Exclusive] Black [Band Exclusive #1] Clear, Black + Red Smoke [Band Exclusive #2] Orange + Black Galaxy [Decibel Exclusive] Smoke [Revolver Exclusive]
DOWN is amid their North American headlining tour with support provided by Helmet and Spirit In The Room. The Strap It Down tour commenced in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15th and will close in Shakopee, Minnesota on September 4th with a special performance as direct support to Slayer. The journey also includes slots on the 2026 installment of Zakk Wylde’s Berzerkus Festival featuring Lamb Of God, Black Label Society, and others on August 28th in Scranton, Pennsylvania and August 29th in Wantagh, New York.
Limited DOWN VIP ticketless packages are available now, featuring a soundcheck experience, meet & greet, photo opportunity, signed poster, and exclusive merch item. Visit down-nola.com/tour to secure yours.
In October, DOWN will perform at both Aftershock and Sick New World Texas. In December the band will headline day two (December 5th) of this year’s edition of the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest Denver. The appearance marks the band’s first Denver appearance in over twelve years!
Tickets for all shows are on sale now. See confirmed dates below.
DOWN w/ Helmet, Spirit In The Room [remaining dates]: 8/19/2026 House Of Blues – Cleveland, OH 8/20/2026 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA 8/22/2026 Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI 8/23/2026 HISTORY – Toronto, ON 8/25/2026 MTELUS – Montreal, QC 8/26/2026 The Palladium – Worcester, MA 8/28/2026 The Pavilion @ Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA ** Berzerkus Fest w/ Lamb Of God, Black Label Society, more… 8/29/2026 Northwell @ Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY ** Berzerkus Fest w/ Lamb Of God, Black Label Society, more… 8/30/2026 The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD 9/01/2026 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH 9/02/2026 Ramova Theatre – Chicago, IL 9/04/2026 Mystic Lake Amphitheater – Shakopee, MN ** w/ Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed
** No Helmet, Spirit In The Room
US Festival Dates: 10/03/2026 Aftershock – Sacramento, CA 10/24/2026 Sick New World Texas – Fort Worth, TX 12/05/2026 Decibel Metal And Beer Fest – Denver, CO
More on DOWN:
In 1991, DOWN’s first impromptu jam session yielded a now-legendary demo that made its way around the world. From there, the three-song tape effectively laid the foundation for 1995’s Platinum-certified NOLA. Metal Hammer cited the latter as, “a rock classic, period,” and Stereogum professed, “Our modern understanding of what metal in the Deep South sounds like and means starts with NOLA, and we should pay our respects.” The band delivered fan favorites such as Down II: A Bustle In Your Hedgerow [2002], Down III: Over The Under [2007], Down IV – Part One [2012], and Down IV – Part Two [2014]. Each tour proved to be special in its own right. Beyond packing houses on global headline jaunts, the group shared the stage with the likes of Metallica, Heaven & Hell, Danzig, and Melvins in addition to igniting festivals such as Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Hellfest, and Sick New World. It’s no wonder Revolver christened the collective one of the “12 Greatest Supergroups in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal History.”
DOWN: Philip H. Anselmo – vocals Pepper Keenan – guitars Jimmy Bower – drums Kirk Windstein – guitars Pat Bruders – bass
Metal powerhouse Butcher Babies have announced their highly anticipated new album, NIGHTBLOOM, due out October 2nd via Judge & Jury Records. Along with the album announcement, the band has unveiled the official music video for their latest single, “Blame It on the Wind,” offering fans another preview of what promises to be one of the band’s most compelling releases yet.
A Powerhouse Production Team
NIGHTBLOOM was produced by acclaimed hitmaker Howard Benson, whose extensive credits include some of the biggest names in modern rock and metal (My Chemical Romance, Skillet, Daughtry, Halestorm, etc.). Joe Rickard, Neil Sanderson and Henry Flury served as co-producers, while Cameron Pierce Mizell and Evan McKeever provided additional production on “Songbird.”
Heidi Shepherd shares about writing the album,
“A couple of years ago, I found myself in a web of darkness that I couldn’t shake. A vicious cycle of self loathing and doubt, all while my support system did everything in their power to remind me of who I am. I desperately wanted to see in myself what they saw in me. I needed a way to look in the mirror and find love for who was looking back at me. So, I shut off social media, and for the first time in my life, I started therapy.”
“Therapy sent me down a rabbit hole that I didn’t know existed. Over the course of a year, I was flooded with memories of trauma and emotions that I had suppressed. I started to feel that in this overwhelming darkness, these memories needed a way out. So, I started writing. I wrote about my failure of a ‘perfect’ marriage over 20 years ago. I wrote about the stormy canyon road that sent us to divorce. I wrote about watching the love of my life fall in love with someone else in front of me. I wrote about a one-night stand that has haunted me for decades. I wrote about a former boyfriend who took his own life. I wrote about Mormon religion ostracizing me while their members, and my neighbors shamed my family for supporting me. And even more currently, I wrote the abandonment of losing a best friend of 20 years. I wrote about moments that I didn’t realize held so much weight on my heart until we tore that fucker open in therapy.”
“While, reliving and experiencing some of my darkest moments, I started to finally bloom. These songs grew and took on life in the dark. In writing these songs, I was able to turn negative experiences in my life into something positive, which in turn gave these memories a new place to live. Moments that I can look at and think ‘Wow, I survived that. I bloomed in the darkest moments of my life.. My ‘NIGHTBLOOM’. This new album isn’t about the suffering, it’s about the survival.
These songs were born from memories of heartbreak, uncertainty, betrayal, and pain. But they’re not just about those subjects, they’re more about what grew because of them. This album, ‘NIGHTBLOOM’, is a reminder that not everything beautiful needs perfect sunshine to flourish. Sometimes the most meaningful parts of life begin in the darkest seasons.”
“Writing with purpose. That was the overall theme of this album. Each part, layer, lyric was crafted with purpose and focus. Nothing was unimportant. Every detail was created to tell a story with a singular voice. NIGHTBLOOM is our most important work we’ve ever done in Butcher Babies,” adds Henry Flury.
NIGHTBLOOM showcases Butcher Babies at their most focused and dynamic, combining the band’s signature aggression with soaring melodies and a modern production that pushes their sound forward. The band continue to cement their place among modern metal’s most formidable forces. The new album captures the band’s evolution while retaining the unapologetic energy, commanding vocals, and crushing instrumentation that have defined their career.
“Blame It on the Wind”, the latest single from the album, is already gaining significant momentum at rock radio, including strong support from SiriusXM Octane, building anticipation for the full-length album’s October 2nd release.
Butcher Babies will continue their extensive 2026 world tour with a nationwide U.S. run alongside Chad Gray (Mudvayne, Hellyeah) beginning in late summer and extending into the fall. The band will also appear at Louder Than Life in Kentucky, bringing their high-energy live show to fans across the country. The band’s reputation as a live act has remained one of their defining characteristics, earning them repeat festival appearances and loyal fans worldwide.
8/22 @ Gathering Of The Juggalos in Mack’s Creek, MO
w/ Chad Gray 8/28 @ The Castle Theatre in Bloomington, IL 8/29 @ Voodoo Lounge in Kansas City, MO 8/30 @ Wooly’s Des Moines, IA 9/1 @ Delmar Hall in St. Louis, MO 9/2 @ Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln, NE 9/3 @ Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN 9/5 @ The Rave/ Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI 9/6 @ Outset in Chicago, IL 9/8 @ The Venue in Cadillac, MI 9/9 @ House of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH 9/11 @ Big Night Live in Boston, MA 9/12 @ The Paramount in Huntington, NY 9/14 @ Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA 9/15 @ Irving Plaza in New York, NY 9/17 @ Rosina Theatre Presented by Citizens in McKees Rocks, PA 9/18 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
w/ Chad Gray 10/5 @ House of Blues San Diego in San Diego, CA 10/6 @ Observatory in Santa Ana, CA 10/7 @ Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, NV 10/8 @ The Rock in Tucson, AZ * Headlining Show 10/9 @ Jake’s in Lubbock, TX * Headlining Show 10/10 @ Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX 10/11 @ White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX 10/12 @ The Studio at the Factory in Dallas, TX 10/14 @ House of Blues New Orleans in New Orleans, LA 10/16 @ OCC Road House and Museum in Clearwater, FL 10/17 @ Heartwood in Gainesville, FL * Headlining Show 10/18 @ The Fillmore Charlotte – The Underground in Charlotte, NC 10/19 @ Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, GA 10/20 @ Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN
Headlining Shows 10/21 @ Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN 10/23 @ The Shrine in Tulsa, OK 10/24 @ Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City, OK 10/25 @ Black Sheep in Colorado Springs, CO
Butcher Babies have spent more than a decade carving out their own unmistakable place in heavy music. Formed in 2009 and hailing from Las Vegas, NV, the band has built a reputation on explosive live performances, fearless experimentation, and a sound that refuses to be confined to a single genre. Blending the aggression of thrash and groove metal with soaring melodic hooks, a punk-rock attitude,and an ever-evolving range of influences, Butcher Babies have become a force all their own.
The band made an immediate impact with their 2013 debut, Goliath, introducing audiences to their raw energy and uncompromising approach. They continued to expand their sound through Uncovered (2014), Take It Like a Man (2015), Lilith (2017), and the 2023 double album Eye for an Eye… / …’Til the World’s Blind. Across each release, Butcher Babies have consistently pushed beyond expectations, embracing heavier extremes, anthemic melodies, and increasingly personal and dynamic songwriting.
Now, Butcher Babies are entering their most exciting chapter yet. Their infectious new singles released through Judge & Jury Records offer the first glimpses into a bold new era for the band; one that feels heavier, more focused, more melodic, more vulnerable, and more fearless than ever before. Each new release reveals another side of what Butcher Babies have become, while hinting at what may be the band’s most ambitious and promising record to date.
More than fifteen years into their career, Butcher Babies aren’t interested in repeating the past. They’re still evolving, still taking risks, and still challenging expectations of what this band can be. If their latest material is any indication, the next chapter isn’t simply a continuation of the Butcher Babies story; it’s the beginning of something entirely new.
Drawing inspiration from the crushing weight of Pantera and Slipknot to the genre-bending spirit of No Doubt, the band has never been interested in following a predetermined formula. That versatility has carried Butcher Babies around the world, where their relentless touring and high-octane performances have earned them a fiercely dedicated global fanbase and opportunities to share stages with some of the biggest names in heavy music.
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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