Caroline Breitler has released her new single “Sentinel,” kicking off her own festival season. Together with Alessandro Del Vecchio, Caroline and her band have made a powerful yet melodic debut.
Caroline herself “The title refers to a guardian, an invisible, higher energy—a kind of spirit animal or fateful presence that accompanies us, guides us, and sometimes even pushes us in a new direction. “Sentinel” speaks to this feeling of being guided: in good times and in difficult moments alike. It’s the idea of a force you can rely on, even when the path ahead seems unclear.
Musically, the song unfolds with tremendous dynamism. A driving pulse runs through the track—almost like marching forward, a steady throb that echoes the heartbeat. At the same time, the soundscape repeatedly opens up into ethereal heights, lending the song a floating, almost otherworldly dimension. This blend of intensity, catchiness, and atmospheric depth makes “Sentinel” an experience that immediately sticks with you.”
The song will make its live debut on May 16, 2026, at the Melodic Rock Festival ROCK’N’LOC
Biography: Caroline Breitler & Band – Between Fire and Emotion With a voice that gets under your skin and a captivating stage presence, Caroline Breitler stands for powerful rock with soul. Together with her top-class band, she brings an explosive mix of melodic metal, rock and emotion to the stage. On guitar, a virtuoso shines with a flair for powerful riffs and epic solos that get under your skin. The keys add orchestral depth and a cinematic atmosphere – sometimes ethereal, sometimes dramatic. The drummer is the rhythmic backbone of the band. With razor-sharp precision, unbridled energy and a flair for dynamics, he gives the sound that certain something – like a galloping herd of horses that sweeps the audience along and makes the pulse of the music palpable. Whether on record or live, Caroline and her band tell stories of courage, pain and hope. Their music is a call to stay true to yourself – loud, honest and rousing.
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch today announced the UK and European leg of their 20th Anniversary World Tour to take place in early 2027. Featuring special guest Lamb of God, the tour brings together two of hard rock and metal’s most dominant forces. The lineup will be rounded out by Bleed from Within from Scotland, for one of the strongest heavy tour packages of the year.
The 20th Anniversary World Tour is both a celebration and a statement, honoring Five Finger Death Punch’s journey from their 2005 formation and release of debut album, The Way Of The Fist in 2007 to global arena headliners worldwide.
The tour will kick off in the UK in Manchester on Saturday 16th January 2027 and will see the band perform in 21 cities across the UK and Europe, ending in Helsinki on 22nd February 2027. Five Finger Death Punch’s tenth studio album is expected to drop later this year, with the first new single anticipated to be released this month. The 20th Anniversary World Tour will showcase material from the new album, alongside classic anthems and #1 hits that defined the past two decades. 5FDP founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory states: “We built this band like a battleship, twenty years of everything life could throw at us, and we’re not just still here, we’re still growing. New fans discovering us every day, the fanbase bigger now than it’s ever been. This World Tour is the celebration that milestone deserves. First leg is America in 2026, then Europe in 2027, and we’re not stopping there! South America, Australia, Asia are all in the talks. This is going to be a big two or three years for Five Finger Death Punch, and we’re just getting started.”
The band’s most current albums, Best Of – Volume 1 and Best Of – Volume 2, feature newly re-recorded versions of Five Finger Death Punch’s biggest hits, including #1 single “I Refuse” feat. Maria Brink (Vol. 1) and #1 single “The End” feat. BABYMETAL (Vol. 2). “The End” reached #1 on the Japanese iTunes Metal Chart, marking a major milestone for an international rock release. In the U.S., the song made history as the first track featuring Japanese lyrics to chart at Rock Radio, ultimately reaching #1. Both albums were created in response to the sale of the band’s original masters, a decision made without their knowledge or opportunity to reclaim them. Stream or buy Best Of – Volume 1/2 HERE.
For over two decades, special guest Lamb of God have remained one of the most influential and respected bands in heavy music, known for their precision, intensity, and uncompromising sound. With multiple Grammy nominations and a fiercely loyal global fanbase, they continue to set the standard for modern metal. Lamb of God’s new album Into Oblivion is out now.
Rising from the UK metal scene, Bleed from Within have built a reputation as one of the genre’s most exciting live acts, combining crushing heaviness with arena-ready hooks. Their relentless touring and critically acclaimed releases have positioned them as a breakout force in the genre.
TICKETS: Tickets for the 2027 UK and Europe tour dates will be available starting with the 5FDP Artist and O2 (UK only) & Venue Partner Presales beginning Wednesday, May 6 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week, including Promoter, Venue, Local Partner Presales on Thursday, May 7 at 10am local time, with a Spotify Presale following at 12pm local time. General onsale begins Friday, May 8 at 10am local time.
For France the rollout will follow a slightly extended schedule, beginning with the 5FDP Artist Presale on Wednesday, May 6 at 10am local time. The Spotify Presale will take place Thursday, May 7 at 12pm local time,. Additional Local Partner and Promoter Presales will run Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12 at 10am local time, ahead of the general onsale on Wednesday, May 13 at 10am local time.
For more information on Five Finger Death Punch, all 2026 North America & 2027 European tour dates, and VIP offerings visit fivefingerdeathpunch.com.
20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR
UK & EUROPE TOUR DATES Sat 16th January 2027 Manchester, UK – AO Arena Sun 17th January 2027 Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Arena Tue 19th January 2027 Dublin, IE – 3Arena Fri 22nd January 2027 Birmingham, UK – BP Pulse Arena Sat 23rd January 2027 London, UK – O2 Arena Tue 26th January 2027 Düsseldorf, DE – PSD Arena Wed 27th January 2027 Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena Fri 29th January 2027 Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena Sun 31st January 2027 Prague, CZ – O2 Arena ^ Tue 2nd February 2027 Munich, DE – Olympiahalle Thu 4th February 2027 Stuttgart, DE – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle Sun 7th February 2027 Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Arena Mon 8th February 2027 Brussels, BE – Vorst National Wed 10th February 2027 Paris, FR – Accor Arena Fri 12th February 2027 Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion Sun 14th February 2027 Vienna, AT – Stadthalle Tue 16th February 2027 Berlin, DE – Uber Arena Wed 17th February 2027 Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena Fri 19th February 2027 Oslo, NO – Unity Arena Sat 20th February 2027 Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena Mon 22nd February 2027 Helsinki, FI – Veikkaus Arena
After her dramatic success leading Sabaton’s Legendary Orchestra last year Noa Gruman returns with Scardust to support the battlefield bards at the Ergo Arena in Gdansk on 31st May and Lochotin Amphitheater in Plzeň on 3rd June.
Scardust kick off their summer tour in the UK with shows in Stockport and London then head to Poland where Noa will rehearse Sabaton’s choir before playing the two Sabaton shows with Scardust. Two weeks later they headline Revolution Rocks in Belgrade and in July head back to Poland for the Ostrów Rock Festival. Next, it’s off to the USA for a long awaited appearance at Prog Power USA in Atlanta. More dates in Europe will follow in September with details still to be confirmed.
Noa Gruman commented: “We’re thrilled to headline Revolution Rocks – a festival that doesn’t just celebrate live music, but reshapes how it’s experienced. Headlining a stage where artists are empowered and fans can support music directly means a lot to us. We’ll also be there on day two – meeting you, joining the conversations, and sharing the space beyond the stage – so come be part of it with us.”
“We’re incredibly proud to be joining Sabaton – true legends and wonderful people who have been a real inspiration to us. Sharing the stage with Floor Jansen, whose artistry has influenced us for years, and with the fantastic Majestica, makes this lineup especially meaningful. It’s both an honour and a privilege, and we can’t wait to connect with these audiences and share many magical moments together”, she added.
Scardust Summer 2026 Live: 25/05 – Stockport, UK – guest bands: Crimson Veil, Aonia 26/05 – London, UK – guest bands: Hartlight, Crimson Veil 31/05 – Gdańsk, PL – supporting Sabaton 03/06 – Plzeň, CZ – supporting Sabaton 19/06 – Belgrade, RS – Revolution Rocks Festival 25/07 – Ostrów, PL – Ostrow Rock Festival 10/09 – Atlanta, US – Prog Power USA
ABOUT SCARDUST: With the release of the band’s first EP, “Shadow” (2015) and the release of their first full length LP. “Sands of Time” (2017) Scardust positioned them as a promising newcomer of the new progressive metal scene. They rapidly rose to the top of the local metal scene, selling out shows and opening for the likes of Symphony X, Therion and Epica and started touring overseas playing festivals and headline shows in Germany, China and the UK as well as continuing to headline shows and festivals at home. From the beginning the band strove for exceptional artistic and instrumental achievement at the highest level and Noa Gruman’s voice captivates her listeners whether with its gentle purity, operatic power or guttural growls. Despite the challenges of Covid-19, 2020 saw the release of their sophomore album “Strangers” accompanied by seven self-produced music videos. Described by Dead Rhetoric as “captivating from start to finish,” Strangers introduced a unique concept album built on complementary song pairs, earning strong critical and fan acclaim. 2022 started on a high note with the visit of folk star Patty Gurdy, who joined Scardust for a live show in Israel and filmed the band’s most viewed video to date, “Concrete Cages”. That summer, the band headlined multiple shows across Europe, performing to packed arenas at Wacken Open Air & Dong Open Air where they earned the praise of Testament’s Steve Di Giorgio who, on hearing the band from backstage, ran out front and watched the entire set ‘mesmerised’. The year concluded with the release of the dramatic one-shot video video “Evolution of the Disney – But She’s METAL” in which Noa weaves her way through a magical metaL arrangement of all the best known Disney Princess songs.
2023 saw Scardust release of Game of Now, a cinematic piece set in a futuristic dystopian live show, play festivals and concerts across Europe and join power metal legends Blind Guardian on tour. The year culminated in the signing of a major multi-album deal with Frontiers Records – heralding the release of the highly anticipated album “Souls”. December 2024 saw the release of My Haven from Souls followed by RIP, Unreachable and Dazzling Darkness. With 2024 being taken up with writing and recording Souls it wasn’t until early 2025 that they were able to announce that Ross Jennings (Haken) was guesting on the album and was to join the band for headline show resulting in the epic Touch of Life video. Towards the end of 2025 Noa Gruman was the featured lead singer and conductor of The Legendary Orchestra on Sabaton’s large-scale European arena Legendary Tour, performing re-imaged versions of Sabaton’s music with orchestral and choral arrangements. The band also announced a lineup change with founding member Orr Didi departing and Bar Sasson joining on bass, as Scardust look ahead to an active 2026 with international touring plans. “Souls is our most ambitious album to date, incorporating Scardust’s signature technical musicianship, and featuring the Hellscore choir and a string quartet throughout the entire album plus guest appearances from some international top tier musicians like Ross Jennings (Haken), Ally Storch (Subway to Sally), a Turkish orchestra and the TLV orchestra. It’s bold, it’s emotional and we hope it resonates deeply wherever it is heard.”
Vermont-based metalcore powerhouse Saving Vice has officially released their highly anticipated new single, “The Shadow”, now available worldwide via Arson Theory. Known for their crushing heaviness blended with cinematic atmosphere, the band delivers a track that is heavy, yet melodic, dynamic, and undeniably raw, solidifying their position at the forefront of modern metalcore.
“The Shadow” serves as a powerful continuation of the band’s evolving narrative. Drawing inspiration from the thematic depth of their previous work, the new single bridges past and present. As the band explains, the song is a callback to their genre roots, pulling together the themes of the last album and singles to conclude a story that began with “Good Days, Dead Eyes” proving that all their music is intricately connected.
Lyrically, “The Shadow” dives into the complexities of human nature and the necessity of balance. It explores the idea of abandoning a binary view of good versus bad, and, instead, embracing the space and nuance in between
“Everything needs balance and if you are too pure you lose to the world and if you are too hateful or angry you lose to yourself,” the band states. “True power and self-actualization is accepting both sides.”
“When I first started writing this song, I knew I wanted to scratch every itch a listener would want – the crazy breakdown, the epic chorus, the emotional bridge,” explained guitarist and producer, Robbie Litchfield. “In that sense, The Shadow was pretty reminiscent of our older stuff. But, as always, I’m pushing myself as a producer to do something new and exciting and progressive and I’m very happy with how this came out.”
In support of the new single, Saving Vice has announced “The Dream Eater Tour,” a sweeping US run that will see the band bringing their intense live performance to fans across the country. Joined by special guests Roderik and Resider, the tour kicks off on May 29 in Manchester, NH, and will make stops in major markets before concluding on June 21 in Ardmore, PA.
The Dream Eater Tour Dates: •05/29 – Manchester, NH @ Bungalow •05/30 – Pearl River, NY @ Club Andromeda •05/31 – Manalapan, NJ @ Locals Bar •06/02 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary •06/03 – Dayton, OH @ Hidden Gem •06/04 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s •06/05 – Louisville, KY @ Studio 1A •06/06 – Cape Girardeau, MO @ Arena Park •06/07 – Cleveland, OH @ Winchester •06/11 – Roanoke, VA @ The Spot •06/12 – Catonsville, MD @ Morsbergers •06/13 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Scandals •06/16 – Nashville, TN @ Cobra •06/17 – Asheville, NC @ 27 Club •06/18 – Atlanta, GA @ 529 •06/19 – Graham, NC @ Graham Amphitheater •06/21 – Ardmore, PA @ The Nail (*No Resider)
ABOUT SAVING VICE
Saving Vice are an independent metalcore band from Vermont who have carved their own path since their formation in 2017. Known for their high-energy live performances and fiercely DIY ethic, the band quickly rose through the New England metal scene before expanding nationally with two full U.S. headlining tours, major festival appearances, and support slots alongside some of the genre’s most respected acts. Their sound bridges nostalgia and modernity – fusing the emotional intensity of late-2000s metalcore with contemporary heaviness and precision. Lyrically, they tackle real-world struggles such as addiction, loss, and heartbreak, crafting songs that are as emotionally charged as they are sonically brutal. Beautifully melodic yet unapologetically dark, Saving Vice continue to redefine what it means to be an independent band in the modern heavy music landscape.
We’ve been meaning to make some noise again… and here we are: yeah, we’re back, and we’re working for you — metalheads and beautiful ladies alike.
To crank things up, we revisited ‘Soulless Stone’ with a brand new version of the track originally featured on our third album “Remission Of Sin”. The spark? A full Rocky saga marathon. That’s when it hit us: this song has everything it takes to land on the soundtrack of a brand new Sly movie.
We’re officially in Hollywood mode. Sly, if you’re out there… give us a sign!!
That’s not all: we’ve also recorded our classic Metal Medley, a blast of pure metal energy that used to set our live shows on fire. It includes Metal God by Judas Priest, Metal Daze by Manowar, and Metal Heart by Accept — a true anthem for real metalheads.
We’d also like to say goodbye to Davide Carraro (who played the guitar solos on this release) and thank him for two years of great music, professionalism, and brotherhood.
At the same time, we welcome Albert Marshall to the lineup — you’ll see him live on June 5th at the SuperMetalFest in Vicenza.
And there’s more: writing for our fifth album is now complete. We’ll hit the studio this summer for the official recordings.
In 2024, acclaimed instrumental post-rock band IF THESE TREES COULD TALK released a single, “Trail Of Whispering Giants,” the group’s first new music in eight years. Fans clamored for more. The wait is over with The Hidden Hand, a full album of nine stellar, provocative songs set for release on July 10th through Metal Blade Records.
As drummer and band-co-founder Zack Kelly explains, “The IF THESE TREES COULD TALK experience feels like a slow, wordless conversation between the inner and outer world best consumed like the score to a cinematic picture or a space for meditation, healing, and clarity.“
“This release means a lot to me not only spiritually but emotionally,” Kelly, who co-founded the band with drummer-brother Cody Kelly in 2005, continues. “There were a lot of up-and-downs during the making of this album and the journey took longer than anticipated, but the end goal is to make music that holds an emotional imprint, and I hope we have succeeded.”
The Hidden Hand offers the same range of dark and ambient landscapes as the band’s previous offerings but also brings a feeling of resolution. “As we all get older and our musical tastes evolve, it’s more of a challenge to keep the sound of the band in a specific lane and not venture too far away from where we originally started.”
IF THESE TREES COULD TALK focuses on capturing sonic power, utilizing the three guitars to cover different areas of the spectrum. Kelly elaborates, “It’s almost the same way an orchestra would be set up with the bass guitar covering cello, the rhythm guitars holding down the woodwind section and the lead guitarist covering the strings section. No matter who comes up with a riff or where it starts, the end product must always have these three components present especially when transitioning from clean to heavy tones.”
Longtime fans and newcomers alike will thrill to the album’s stunning first single, “Blurry Creatures.” Kelly notes, “The track embodies the raw nature of the IF THESE TREES COULD TALK sound by incorporating unrelenting riffs with epic highs and lows, ambient syncopated delays and a battle chant that stimulates the senses.“
Watch the band’s entrancing visualizer for “Blurry Creatures“:
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