On May 9, 2025, Primal Fear hit the stage at Rock in Rautheim Festival near Braunschweig, Germany, playing their very first show with a partially renewed line-up.
André Hilgers (Axxis, Rage, Silent Force, Sinner, Bonfire) on drums
Swedishguitarist Magnus Karlsson
But the most emotional moment of the night came with the long-awaited comeback of founding member Mat Sinner, who returned to the stage after a five-year health-related break.
Just days before the show, Sinner posted this on social media:
“Five years ago i played my last show with Alice Coope in Berlin. Shortly after this show i was declared dead, but doctors brought me back to life. As i was lying paralyzed in my bed one of my 3 targets was that one day i want to be back rocking on a stage again. Now 5 years later i‘m 75% recovered, 5 years sober and i will play a show with my beloved Primal Feal again on Friday evening, supported by some of the best guys i can imagine. Don‘t expect me jumping around like a young guy but for sure i will give 200% and can you imagine my feelings when we will play our classic songs again? Keep your fingers crossed and have a great new week !”
After the show, Sinner followed up with this message:
“I had a dream, it’s been a long road but finally I’ve made it. Believe in miracles, fight to make it happen. I can only thank my band mates, my family, our crew, Frank & Bodo for being there for me!”
Fans were treated to a powerful setlist full of classics like “Final Embrace”, “Nuclear Fire” and“Chainbreaker”, as well as the live debut of “The Hunter”, which will appear on the upcoming album Domination.
Watch a fan-filmed footage of the performance here:
The Setlist:
Final Embrace
Nuclear Fire
Angel in Black
The Hunter (Live debut)
King of Madness
Hounds of Justice
The End Is Near
Fighting the Darkness
Chainbreaker
Metal Is Forever
Running in the Dust
Primal Fear’s brand-new studio album Domination will be released on September 9, featuring 13 all-new tracks – including high-speed bangers like the single “Far Away,” powerful midtempo anthems, and even a pure instrumental.
Founding members Mat Sinner (bass, vocals) andRalf Scheepers (vocals) lead the charge on what might be Primal Fear’s strongest and most dynamic record yet.
Domination will be available on CD, limited edition vinyl, and as Earbook.
Extreme metal supergroup Sinsaenum have announced their long-awaited return with the release of their crushing new single, ‘In Devastation,’ the title track of their forthcoming third studio album, due out later this year through earMUSIC.
The release marks the band’s first new material since the tragic passing of legendary drummer Joey Jordison (Slipknot, Murderdolls) in 2021. Both the single and album serve as a cathartic tribute to Jordison and to guitarist and founder Frédéric Leclercq’s late father, whose deaths profoundly shaped the emotional and creative direction of the project.
‘I was devastated, hence the title of this album,’ Leclercq explains. ‘But we knew we had to carry on. This record is our tribute to my father, to Joey, and to anyone who’s ever had to find strength in their darkest moments.’
LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS HERE
‘In Devastation’ is a ten-track tour de force of blackened death metal infused with Sinsaenum’s signature melodic ferocity and experimental edge. Produced and mixed by acclaimed German audio engineer Lasse Lammert, the album explores new sonic territory for the band, blending intricate progressive elements, clean vocals, and even cello—without ever compromising their brutal core.
Joining Leclercq on this latest chapter are returning members Attila Csihar (Mayhem), Sean Zatorsky (Dååth), Stéphane Buriez (Loudblast), and Heimoth (Seth). Stepping in behind the kit is Andre Joyzi, formerly Jordison’s tech and a trusted member of the band’s touring family—chosen not only for his skills, but for the emotional connection he brings to continuing Jordison’s legacy.
Tracks like ‘Obsolete and Broken’ and ‘The Last Goodbye’ showcase the band’s musical and emotional evolution, from raw aggression to haunting reflection. Leclercq describes the latter as ‘the most personal we’ve done,’ while songs like ‘Shades of Black’ and ‘Over the Red Wall’ push the band into new anthemic and speed-driven territory.
Following the critically acclaimed Echoes of the Tortured (2016) and Repulsion for Humanity (2018), In Devastation cements Sinsaenum’s place at the vanguard of modern metal—a band forged in grief but fueled by defiance.
9th October – FR, Colmar @ Le Grillen 10th October – FR, Charleville-Mézières @ CSC André Dhotel 11th October – FR, Romans Sur Isere @ La Cordo 14th October – UK, Norwich @ Waterfront Studios 15th October – UK, Carlisle @ Brickyard 16th October – UK, Grimsby @ Yardbirds 17th October – UK, London @ Underworld 18th October – UK, Portsmouth @ KOLA 19th October – FR, Lille @ Tyrant Fest 20th October – FR, La Rochelle @ Crossroads 22nd October – ES, Bilbao @ Estudios Groove 23rd October – ES, Murcia @ Garage Beat Club 24th October – ES, Madrid @ Revi Live 25th October – PT, Lisbon @ RCA club
Guitar slinger and blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa has released his latest single, “Drive By The Exit Sign,” a gritty, up-tempo standout from his upcoming studio album Breakthrough, out July 18th via J&R Adventures. Fuelled by a crunchy slide guitar riff, Southern-rock energy, and a full-throttle vocal performance, “Drive By The Exit Sign” finds Bonamassa leaning into the dirtier, road-tested side of his songwriting. It’s a breakup song disguised as a highway burner—fast-paced and hook-heavy, with lyrics that evoke missed chances, wrong turns, and the emotional wreckage we leave behind.
Produced by Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, The Black Crowes, Journey), the single captures the raw, unfiltered side of Breakthrough, a record that spans genres and continents. Recorded across Greece, Nashville, and Los Angeles, Breakthrough reflects Bonamassa’s most expansive vision yet—a record that taps into swampy funk, acoustic introspection, arena-ready blues rock, and more.
Co-written by Bonamassa, James House, and producer Kevin Shirley, “Drive By The Exit Sign” follows the release of the album’s title track, “Breakthrough,” an anthemic, soul-stirring call to transformation that quickly became a fan favourite. That single, co-written with long-time collaborator Tom Hambridge, showcased Bonamassa’s growth as a storyteller and emotional interpreter, marking a new chapter in a career already defined by evolution.
The album also features previously released tracks “Still Walking With Me” and “Shake This Ground,” which introduced listeners to the wide-ranging soundscape Bonamassa has built on Breakthrough—from the introspective and moody to the celebratory and uplifting. Each single adds a new layer to an album that celebrates risk, reinvention, and deep musical roots.
The new music arrives as Bonamassa wraps his Spring 2025 European Tour, which brought sold-out crowds across the UK, Germany, and Central Europe. Next, he’ll hit the road with his supergroup Black Country Communion—featuring Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian—for a highly anticipated European run in June. A U.S. summer amphitheater tour follows, including stops at The Greek Theatre, Red Rocks, and more, with a full Fall U.S. Tour on the horizon.
With more than 50 albums, 28 #1 Billboard Blues albums, and a reputation as one of the hardest-working performers in music, Bonamassa continues to break new ground while staying deeply rooted in the blues-rock tradition. Breakthrough is his most ambitious effort yet—a celebration of craft, character, and sheer musical force.
For more information on Breakthrough, tour dates, and exclusive pre-order packages, visit jbonamassa.com.
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION – EUROPE SUMMER TOUR 2025 June 6 – Fredericksburg, DK – Falkonersalen June 7 – Solvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock Festival June 9 – Tilburg, NL – 013 Poppodium Tilburg June 10 – Hamburg, DE – Stadtpark June 12 – Berlin, DE – Zitadelle June 13 – Olomouc, CZ – Korunní Pevnůstka June 15 – Charlotta Valley, PL – Rock Legends Festival June 17 – Vienna, AT – Vienna Gasometer June 19 – Köln, DE – Tanzbrunnen
EUROPE SUMMER TOUR 2025 July 1 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee* July 2 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee* July 3 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee July 6 – Klam, AT – Clam Castle July 8 – Veszprém, HU – Veszprémfest July 10 – Stuttgart, DE – Jazzopen Stuttgart July 13 – Weert, NL – Bospop July 16 – Montreux, CH – Montreux Jazz Festival July 18 – Pordenone, IT – San Valentino Park July 19 – Rome, IT – Auditorium Parco della Musica – Cavea
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U.S. SUMMER TOUR 2025 July 31 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre August 1 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre August 3 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater August 5 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest August 6 – Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre August 8 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre August 9 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater
SEPTEMBER 2025 September 7 – Chicago, IL – United Center* September 9 – Chicago, IL – United Center* September 12 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival September 13 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap September 15-21, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea ALASKA *Opening for The Who
U.S. FALL TOUR 2025 November 3 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre November 5 – Toronto, ON – The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto November 7 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre November 8 – Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre November 10 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Theatre November 11 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre November 14 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater November 15 – Houston, TX – The Hobby Center November 18 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium November 19 – Abilene, TX – Abilene Auditorium November 21 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center November 22 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater November 23 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium November 25 – Fayetteville, AR – Walton Arts Center November 26 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre November 29 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre November 30 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre December 2 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre December 3 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall December 5 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena December 6 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
About Joe Bonamassa: Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15x Blues Music Award Nominee (4-time winner), he achieved his 28th No.1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his most recent live album and concert film, Live at the Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra. Only in his mid-40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalogue. He has released more than 50 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects: Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party.
A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic whether it’s in the studio, on the road, or working with other artists to spur new music. In recent years, he has produced an immense number of albums including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, and others for his independent labels Journeyman Records and KTBA Records, and has also launched Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Visit http://www.jbonamassa.com for more information.
Photo by Christian Ripkens — Artwork by Matthias Löwenstein (Season Zero)
Electric Callboy are back with their most electrifying release yet! The band is set to drop the visually stunning, high-octane music video for “Revery”, that pulls you straight into the darkness of the unknown. This track, a powerful mix of hard-hitting riffs and thought-provoking lyrics features an infectious sing-along chorus and melodies that will be on repeat in your mind. The release of this new single comes just as Electric Callboy prepares to headline major European festivals this summer.
The band comments on the new single: “We’re beyond excited to finally share ‘Revery’ with you! This song dives into a darker, more serious side of our sound and means a lot to us personally because it’s so different from what we usually do. The whole process, from writing to shooting a very special kind of video, pushed us in new ways and made us even more excited for you to finally check it out!”
But that’s not all – this summer will be even more unforgettable, as Sum 41’s drummer Frank Zummo will officially join Electric Callboy on all their summer festival shows! Fans can expect a powerful live experience as Frank brings his explosive energy to the drum kit, making this summer and all its shows something truly special – don’t miss out this unforgettable collaboration live in action!
Electric Callboy Live 2025:
May – 2025 24.05.25 GB – Slam Dunk Festival South – Hatfield 25.05.25 GB – Slam Dunk Festival North – Leeds
June – August 25 06.06.25 DE – Electric Callboy DJ Set @ Rock am Ring 08.06.25 DE – Electric Callboy DJ Set @ Rock im Park 12.06.25 CH – Greenfield Festival 14.06.25 AT – Nova Rock 19.06.24 FR – Hellfest 21.06.25 DE – Hurricane 22.06.25 DE – Southside 25.06.25 NO – Tons Of Rock 27.06.25 FI – Tuska Festival 28.06.25 FI – Provinssi Festival 04.07.25 DK – Roskilde Festival 01.08.25 RO – Rockstadt Extreme Fest 03.08.25 BE – Lokerse Feesten 16.08.25 DE – Highfield Festival 21.08.25 IT – AMA Festival
November / December 25 – Headline Tour 01.11.25 DK – Copenhagen – Royal Arena (Low Tickets) 03.11.25 NO – Oslo – Unity Arena 05.11.25 SE – Stockholm – Hovet 11.11.25 UK – London – Alexandra Palace (Sold Out) 12.11.25 BE – Antwerp – Lotto Arena 14.11.25 CZ – Prague – Forum Karlin (Sold Out) 15.11.25 DE – Leipzig – Quarterback Immobilien Arena (Sold Out) 16.11.25 DE – Dusseldorf – PSD Bank Dome (Low Tickets) 17.11.25 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal 19.11.25 CH – Zurich – Hallenstadion 20.11.25 DE – Stuttgart – Schleyer Halle (Low Tickets) 23.11.25 PL – Krakow – Tauron Arena 24.11.25 HU – Budapest – MVM Dome 26.11.25 DE – Munich – Olympiahalle 27.11.25 DE – Frankfurt – Festhalle (Low Tickets) 28.11.25 DE – Berlin – Uber Arena 29.11.25 DE – Hamburg – Barclays Arena (Low Tickets)
January 2026 – Headline Tour 17.01.26 NL – Rotterdam – Ahoy RTM (Low Tickets) 18.01.26 FR – Paris – Zénith Paris – La Villette (Low Tickets) 20.01.26 FR – Lyon – LDLC (Upgrade) 22.01.26 ES – Barcelona – Sant Jordi Club 23.01.26 ES – Madrid – WiZink Center 25.01.26 PT – Lisbon – Sala Tejo/MEO Arena
More shows to be announced…
Electric Callboy has been a force in the German music scene. The release of “Hypa Hypa” in June 2020, now gold-certified, marked a new era. Their fanbase even amassed 100,000 signatures to push for their Eurovision 2022 participation. Despite not competing, 2022 saw their Hypa Hypa European tour sell out, and their album TEKKNO reached #1 in the German album charts. In 2023, Electric Callboy sold out nearly their entire world tour and their second Escalation Fest. Their single “Everytime We Touch” amassed almost 56 million streams and almost 20 million YouTube views. “We Got The Moves” went viral with 250,000 daily streams and over 148 million streams, joining the single “RATATATA”, a collaboration with Japanese kawaii metal group BABYMETAL, which became an instant hit, garnering over 1 million streams and views within 24 hours of release, hitting #1 on YouTube Trends, and entering the Top 50 Viral Charts in over 42 countries. With 1 million daily streams. Get ready, because Electric Callboy is about to take you on a ride you won’t forget.
Melbourne blackened nu-metal outfit MÉLANCOLIA announce their sophomore album random.access.misery will be available Friday August 29 via Nuclear Blast and Greyscale Records. The band share scathing new single ‘ALL_IS_RUST‘ as a vicious taste of what’s to come.
‘ALL_IS_RUST‘ serves as both a declaration of evolution and a warning: MÉLANCOLIA are not here to follow trends—they’re here to dismantle them. The new single is the introduction to MÉLANCOLIA’s forthcoming album, blending metalcore, deathcore, industrial noise, blast beats and DJ scratching into a hellish sonic cocktail. The song welcomes listeners to their new sound and a genre the band have coined as “Blackened Nu Metal”.
‘ALL_IS_RUST‘ marries the sound, aesthetic and visuals from their debut album,‘HissThroughRottenTeeth‘, into one cohesive package; “While there has been a departure from straight up deathcore, we feel this song sounds even more representative of MÉLANCOLIA,” says vocalist Alex Hill. “And after testing the waters debuting this song in Europe earlier this year we can confirm this one is already a crowd favourite.”
Picked as one of four “brilliant new metal bands you need to hear” by Metal Hammer in April, the band are primed and ready and unleash their defining new album this August; “We are bringing a fresh sound to an otherwise stale scene, you will not hear what we are doing from anyone else. We are setting the trend as we set the bar for modern heavy music. Love us or hate us, you will fucking remember us.”
Momentum is at an all time high for the band, having toured Australia three times over off the back of HissThroughRottenTeeth‘ and breaking into Europe and the UK twice on tours with SUFFOCATION (US) and INGESTED (UK). The band will join THY ART IS MURDERon a regional lap of Australia this June and July and will debut some of their new music for the very first time.
For almost three decades, the US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate KATAKLYSM, has delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. Today, the band offer fans a new track entitled, ‘The Rabbit Hole‘.
With a brutal honesty and relentless force, it rips through the illusion of control and dares listeners to wake up, fight back, and resist. A soundtrack for the disillusioned—unapologetic and unrelenting. The song featuresClemens Wijers (CARACH ANGREN) who curated the tracks ambient sound effects and synth section.
KATAKLYSM‘S Maurizio Iacono states, “‘The Rabbit hole’ is the bands first stand alone single since the bands classic ‘Iron will’ track. As the world spins out of control and people search for purpose and truth, we felt questioning these things is something important to do, theres a lot of noise and lots of distortion these days, but always trust your gut and what is right vs what is forced fed, so why not put these thoughts to music, so while we wait for the next record, we decided to drop this heavy hitter, spread it an enjoy!”
The single was recorded earlier this year at JFD Studios in Dallas, TX and Studio City, CA as well as The Cabin in Orlando, FL and Silver Black Studio, Laval, QC, Canada. ‘The Rabbit Hole‘ was produced, mixed, and mastered by the band’s very own J-F Dagenais.
Watch the visualizer video for the learning anthem of rebellion ‘The Rabbit Hole’ which was created by Ingo Sporl at Hard Media, here:
KATAKLYSM live: 25.07.25 SI Tolmin @Tolminator Festival 26.07.25 AT Vienna @ Metal Fields 29.07.25 DE Nürnberg @ Hirsch 30.07.25 DE Stuttgart @ Wizemann 31.07.25 DE Dortmund @ Dortmund Deathfest *warm up 01.08.25 DE Rojtzschjora @ Full Rewind Festival 02.08.25 RO Rasnov @ Rockstad Extremefest 07.08.25 DE Aschaffenburg @ Colos-Saal 08.08.25 UK Derbyshire @ Bloodstock Festival 09.08.25 CZ Jaromer @ Brutal Assault Festival 10.08.25 DE Munich @ Backstage 12.08.25 DE Karlsruhe @ Substage 14.08.25 FR Carhaix @ Motocultor Festival 15.08.25 CH Cudrefin @ Rock the Lakes Festival 16.08.25 DE Sulingen @ Reload Festival 17.08.25 NL Eindhoven @ Dynamo open air
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