Ozzy & Black Sabbath‘s massive farewell concert Back To The Beginning is coming to theaters worldwide. The film will run for a limited time starting October 28, 2026, featuring a compilation of the numerous performances from the massive lineup at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Tickets will go on pre-sale on Thursday, September 24 – with a trailer also promised.
Back To The Beginning was many things; an opportunity to say goodbye and thank you for Ozzy, for the band, and for the fans.Sharon Osbourne previously commented:
“Back to the Beginning came about because I asked Ozzy what would really make him happy,” says Sharon Osbourne. “And he said the only thing that would make him happy was if he could perform again and say goodbye to his fans. That’s all he wanted to do.”
December 11, 2026 – just in time for the kickoff of her “Magic Winter” tour, DORO is treating the rock world to the special release “Wild At Heart,” a red-hot album packed with killer new tracks.
“Rock You 2 Death,” the first new single , along with its accompanying video – which the Metal Queen filmed in Sweden and spiced up with awesome live clips from Wacken Open Air – provides the perfect preview.
Doro explains: “‘Rock You 2 Death’ is a great sing-along anthem, very much in the style of ‘We Are The Metal Heads’ and ‘Raise Your Fist In The Air.’ This song is also going to go off live!”
“Rock You 2 Death” is the crisp appetizer of a 9-course menu for true rock & metal connoisseurs, skillfully tickling every taste bud with everything from irresistible anthems to hard-hitting metal and bittersweet ballads, all while delivering a listening experience that leaves nothing to be desired. To top it all off, DORO serves up a massive live version of her legendary hit “Touch Of Evil” featuring Alissa White-Gluz!
DORO explains: “The new tracks on ‘Wild At Heart’ are all songs close to my heart; many of them were written in the past few weeks. I wanted to have brand-new songs ready for the upcoming tour that would really ignite both on the album and live.”
Mission accomplished: Fans will love “Wild At Heart”—and will be able to experience many new hits live on the winter tour, which kicks off on December 11! DORO: “This special release really packs a punch. I can immediately add two or three new bangers to the setlist that are sure to be a hit with the fans!”
“Wild At Heart”—Special Release (Tour Edition) is being released on DORO’s own label, Rare Diamonds Production (distributed by Edel), and is available in the following formats: digipack with a reversible cover, shaped vinyl, picture vinyl, colored vinyl, box set, digital, and—as a special treat—a liquid-filled vinyl filled with dark red glitter!
Tracklist: Rock You 2 Death I Believe In Love You R Not Alone Fight Like A Lion Too Little Too Late Stay With Me Holding Out For A Hero Touch Of Evil (live) (feat. Alissa-White Gluz) Remember The Good Times
KÄRBHOLZ releases ‘Sturm Zieh Auf’, the last lead single and also the title track from their upcoming new studio album, which will be released on 25 September via Metalville.
You can watch the official video here:
STURM ZIEH AUF
…When the storm shatters the silence…
Three years have passed since the double release of ‘Kapitel 10: Wilde Augen’ and ‘Kapitel 11: Barrikaden’. Three years in which the world did not stand still and the band used the time to brew up a whirlwind that is now breaking loose with full force: ‘Sturm zieh auf’.
An atmospheric exchange of energy
A storm is more than just wind. It is a raw, uncontrollable force. It brings destruction, yes – but it creates the space that is so desperately needed for something new. It is the atmospheric exchange of energy that sweeps away the old to make room for change. On their new album, KÄRBHOLZ set this very moment of transformation to music.
With 13 tracks brimming with passion and emotion, the band captures the full spectrum of a storm: from the oppressive ‘calm before the storm’ through fear and unease to the boundless freedom that emerges when the pressure eases.
Authentic, edgy, uncompromising
“Sturm zieh auf” pays no heed to conventions or compatibility. The album draws on the harder elements of the band’s history and creates a self-contained universe that does not seek to please at any cost – and perhaps touches the listener so deeply precisely for that reason. It is a work for those who are prepared to question their listening habits.
•No whining, no finger-pointing: KÄRBHOLZ do not blame external circumstances. •Focus on the self: It’s about the power of the individual to rise above the status quo. •Unbridled positivity: Amidst the chaos, the band finds happiness in the small, essential things in life.
The ‘why’ determines the ‘how’
In the spirit of Nietzsche, the album conveys a clear message: ‘If I know a why, I can bear almost any how.’ “Sturm zieh auf” is the soundtrack for this journey. It is the musical manifestation of resilience – an invitation to face the storm, to enjoy it, and to emerge from it stronger.
KÄRBHOLZ are back. Louder, harder and more reflective than ever before.
“STURM ZIEH AUF” TRACK LISTING
01 Sturm zieh auf 02 Wenn ich fall 03 Dämmerlicht 04 Kryptonit 05 Mut 06 Augenblick 07 Messers Schneide 08 Glück 09 Sonnenfinsternis 10 Wo man tanzt 11 Gottes Kind 12 Kintsugi 13 Des Todes Bruder
KÄRBHOLZ LINE UP
Torben Höffgen – vocals Adrian Kühn – guitars Stefan Wirths – bass Henning Münch – drums
RECORD RELEASE TOUR 2026
01.10.2026 CH – Aarburg – Musigburg 02.10.2026 DE Lindau – Club Vaudeville 03.10.2026 DE – Geiselwind – Music Hall 04.10.2026 AT – Wien – Szene 15.10.2026 DE – Saarbrücken – Garage 16.10.2026 DE – Heidelberg – Halle 02 17.10.2026 DE – Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn 18.10.2026 DE – München – Backstage Werk 20.10.2026 DE – Erfurt – Central 21.10.2026 DE – Köln – Live Music Hall 22.10.2026 DE – Bielefeld – Lokschuppen 23.10.2026 DE – Berlin – Huxleys 24.10.2026 DE – Leipzig – Felsenkeller 06.11.2026 DE – Hamburg – Inselpark Arena 07.11.2026 DE – Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 1 08.11.2026 DE – Frankfurt – Batschkapp 20.11.2026 DE – Neubrandenburg – HKB 21.11.2026 DE – Dresde – Reithalle Strasse E
Celebrating 30 years as one of Eastern Europe’s most distinctive and genre‑defying metal bands, the champions of folkcore, Dirty Shirt, are sharing the ultimate live best-of album, “Dirty Thirty Live”. The live album features 30 songs selected from 11 of the most important performances in the Romanian band’s history. The album is available on a double-CD digipack, deluxe double vinyl, and digital streaming.
“DIRTY THIRTY LIVE is a journey through some of the biggest and most important shows of our career. From FolkCore Detour to Wacken, from Hellfest and Rockstadt Extreme Fest to the incredible crowds of Pol’and’Rock, these recordings capture the energy, madness, and emotion that we’ve shared with you onstage throughout the years,” says Mihai Tivadar.
The live album follows Dirty Shirt‘s other celebratory record, “Dirty Thirty (The Best Of),” released this past June on digital platforms, as a limited double‑CD digipak, and on vinyl.
“Dirty Thirty Live” features live recordings from their performances at the following events:
FolkCore Detour – 2017 Wacken Open Air – 2019 25 Years: Pandemic Special – 2020 Pol’and’Rock Festival – 2021 Maximum Rock Festival – 2021 Hellfest – 2022 Pol’and’Rock Festival – 2022 WOŚP Grand Finale – 2023 Electric Castle – 2025 Rockstadt Extreme Fest – 2025 Pol’and’Rock Festival – 2025
Track Listing: CD 1: 1. Rapsodia Română – Ciocârlia (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour 2017) 2. Put It On (Hellfest, 2022) 3. Fake (Pol’and’Rock, 2022) 4. Nem Loptam (Pol’and’Rock, 2021) 5. Când s-o-mpărțit norocu’ (Part 1, Electric Castle, 2025) 6. Ride (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017) 7. Freak Show (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017) 8. Hora Lentă (Wacken, 2019) 9. Moneyocracy (Maximum Rock Festival, 2021) 10. Bun îi vinul ghiughiuliu – Dulce-i vinu’ (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017) 11. Cobzar (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017) 12. Dope-A-Min (WOŚP Grand Finale, 2023) 13. FOMO / Fear of Missing Out (Pol’and’Rock, 2025) 14. Geamparalele (Rockstadt Extreme Fest, 2025) 15. Rapapara (feat. Łydka Grubasa, Pol’and’Rock, 2022) CD 2: 16. Căluşarii (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour 2017) 17. Pretty Faces (Pol’and’Rock, 2025) 18. Hot for Summer (Hellfest, 2022) 19. Nice Song (Pol’and’Rock, 2021) 20. Away (25 Years Pandemic Special, 2020) 21. New Conspiracy (Pol’and’Rock, 2022) 22. Manifest (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017) 23. Ungarische Tänze No. 5 – Mental Csárdás (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017) 24. Ciuleandra – Hoții (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017) 25. Büntető (Rockstadt Extreme Fest, 2025) 26. Dirtylicious (Rockstadt Extreme Fest, 2025) 27. Maramu’ (Wacken, 2019) 28. Săracă inima me (Rockstadt Extreme Fest, 2025) 29. Bad Apples (Wacken, 2019) 30. Pălinca – Latcho Drom (Pol’and’Rock, 2025)
Nitroverts unleash “The True Nature of Antimatter”, a hard-hitting follow-up to Endogenous. The album delivers a chaotic fusion of alternative metal, nu metal, industrial rock, punk, and hard rock, balancing raw aggression with polished production.
From the thrashing guitars and heavy vocals of “Under My Skin” to the driving intensity of “Sirens” and “Counterparts,” the album is packed with crushing riffs, industrial-tinged textures, and relentless energy. The band’s skillful musicianship comes through across the album, with riveting vocals from Yann Zhanchak and guitars, electronic programming, mixing, and production from Ars Nikonov, also known for his retro synth project Fury Weekend. Raw, abrasive, and intensely produced, “The True Nature of Antimatter” showcases Nitroverts’ modern take on heavy rock while pushing the boundaries between metallic aggression and industrial electronics. If you enjoy brutal vocal performances, blistering guitars, provocative lyrics, and action-packed tracks from start to finish, True Nature Of Antimatter is the headbanging experience you’ve been waiting for.
Releasing with the pre-order announcement today Nitroverts unleash “Under My Skin,” a hard-hitting new single that blends thrashing guitars, heavy vocals, and industrial-tinged production into a relentless fusion of alternative metal and nu metal. Dark, aggressive, and packed with raw energy, the track delivers a modern take on heavy rock with an abrasive edge that gets firmly under your skin.
What do you get when you cross the classic rock/electronic ’80s vibe of Ars Nikonov’s Fury Weekend project with the impassioned, versatile, and high-octane vocals of Yann Zhanchak? You get Nitroverts, a hybrid electronic rock / nu-metal fusion collaboration between two Belarusian artists at the top of their game.
In 2021, the duo hit the ground running with their aptly named debut track “Starting Point,” declaring this is only the beginning and there are more great things to come in the future. Their album Endogenous released mid 2023 and with their second album “The True Nature of Antimatter”is set to release Oct.30, 2026
Colombian melodic death metal force ESHTADUR strikes again with “Thunderground,” the final single leading into their upcoming album “In Darkness All Shadows Gone,” set for release October 2nd via Rockshots Records.
Fast, heavy, and uncompromising, “Thunderground” channels the band’s signature blend of relentless riffing, razor‑sharp melodies, and a brooding atmosphere rooted in the album’s mystical narrative, delivering a fierce and focused snapshot of ESHTADUR’s evolving sound.
At the heart of the song stands the Thunder God, a celestial force associated with awakening and spiritual transformation. Inspired by traditions in which being struck by lightning can represent receiving a gift or a calling, “Thunderground” presents thunder as a force of both destruction and revelation, breaking through illusion to trigger a new state of consciousness.
This symbolism connects directly with the journey at the core of “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“. The Thunder God’s call is directed at The Crow, the shamanic figure who moves through the album’s narrative, where darkness becomes a path toward transformation and self-discovery. Rather than serving as an end in itself, destruction becomes the catalyst for awakening and the beginning of another stage in that journey.
The same sense of urgency shapes the music. Fast guitars and heavy, direct riffs propel the track forward while melodic guitar lines interact with the vocals to create a balance between aggression and atmosphere. The result is a concise and immediate song that places the intensity of ESHTADUR’s death metal foundations alongside the melodic character that defines the record.
That balance extends throughout “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“. Developed over four years, the twelve-track album brings together black and death metal foundations with melodic and symphonic elements, expanding the band’s sound through orchestral arrangements, layered vocals, and Tuvan vocal techniques.
The orchestral dimension was developed in collaboration with the Caldas Symphonic Orchestra, with sessions recorded at Batuta’s Theater in Manizales, Colombia. Produced by Jorg August, the album also features drums recorded by Michal Lysejko (Dieth) in Poland, while mixing and mastering were handled by Tomasz Zed Zalewski.
Following “Into The Woods”, “August’s Burdens” and “Omen Of Millennia”, “Thunderground” completes the series of singles leading into “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“, out October 2nd, 2026 via Rockshots Records.
Track Listing: 1. Age of Antumbra – 2:00 2. Into The Woods – 4:41 3. Umbra – 6:22 4. August’s Burdens – 4:59 5. Fire Above Mountain Below – 5:08 6. Old Shaman Blind – 5:08 7. Thunderground – 3:40 8. Ruler of the Lake – 5:14 9. A Black Winged Waltz – 9:23 10. Nebulae (Virgo) – 5:09 11. Omen of Millennia – 3:56 12. Soy Real – 5:11
ESHTADUR are: Jorg August – Vocals, guitars Camilo Barbosa – Lead guitars Andres Gonzalez – Bass David Lopez – Drums
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