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CRYSTAL LAKE Celebrate Release of New “The Weight of Sound” Album with Official Video for ‘Everblack’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 28, 2026
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(photo credit: Jesse Kojima)

It is a monumental year for Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake as they proudly release their long‑awaited seventh studio album “The Weight of Sound”, available now worldwide via Century Media Records.

Packed with 11 tracks, the album captures the quintet at their most dynamic, innovative, and emotionally charged. It is also the first studio album since John took over vocals for the band back in 2023. With 5 tracks having guest performances by various artists, including David Simonich, Jesse Leach, Myke Terry, Taylor Barber and Karl Schubach, the band pushes their typical soundscape further than ever before, balancing razor‑sharp metalcore, crushing deathcore elements, atmospheric electronics, and immersive melodic passages.

Order the album here: https://crystal-lake-band.lnk.to/TheWeightOfSound-BioNE

The album release comes with the band’s new music video to their focus track “Everblack” (feat. David Simonich).

Listen to “The Weight of Sound”here.

CRYPTOPSY Headlining 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 28, 2026
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Photo by Maciej Pieloch

After nearly three and a half decades of brutal technical supremacy, Cryptopsy are still insatiable. The most vile band in death metal finished off last year by cracking year-end lists at  Decibel, Metal Injection, BangerTV, No Clean Singing and other outlets with their latest Billboard-shaking album An Insatiable Violence. Now, as they continue to bang heads on their current European tour, the Canadian legends are proud to announce another new milestone in their Hall of Fame career.  

Today, Cryptopsy are announcing that they are headlining The Decibel Magazine Tour in 2026. The band’s set during the tour’s deadly 13th run will celebrate both the coronation of An Insatiable Violence and the 30th anniversary of their Decibel Hall of Fame-inducted album None So Vile. Joining them for all 21 dates are Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith.    

“Between the strength of the material on their latest release, An Insatiable Violence, and the anniversary celebration of their landmark, None So Vile, 2026 is clearly the year of Peak Cryptopsy”, Decibel Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Albert Mudrian says. “We couldn’t be more honored to bring the band’s paramount present and potent past together to headline this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour”.

“We are honored to headline the 13th expedition of The Decibel Magazine Tour”, Cryptopsy’s vocalist Matt McGachy says. “Headlining the Decibel Tour while celebrating the 30th anniversary of None So Vile is surreal for us. That record changed everything, and getting to rip through our favorite songs from it every night – alongside a bunch of newer Cryptopsy tracks from An Insatiable Violence – feels like honoring where we came from while showing exactly where we are now. These shows alongside our friends in Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith are going to be violent, cathartic and unforgettable”.

Tickets for The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 go on sale this Friday, January 30 at 10 am local time.  

Get tickets: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour/

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026
with Cryptopsy, Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith

April 30 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs)
May 1 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch
May 2 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
May 3 – Philadelphia, PA @ Decibel Metal & Beer Philly (The Fillmore)
May 5 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)
May 7 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
May 8 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio
May 9 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
May 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
May 13 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
May 14 – Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone
May 16 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
May 17 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
May 20 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
May 22 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe
May 23 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
May 24 – Detroit, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
May 25 – Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop
May 26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
May 27 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
May 28 – Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre

The 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour is sponsored  by Season of Mist, EMG Pickups, Night Shift Merch, Tankcrimes, 20 Buck Spin, Profound Lore and Rhythm & Revive.

Cryptopsy’s new album An Insatiable Violence, plus Blasphemy Made Flesh, None So Vile and other albums from their fearsome discography are now available through Season of Mist

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/cryptopsyall

Catch Cryptopsy on their current European headline tour with 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi and Corpse Pile.

Cryptopsy All So Vile European Tour 2026
with special guests 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi and Corpse Pile

Get tickets at http://lnk.to/AllSoVile-Europe2026

January 28 – Sweden, Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet [LOW TICKETS]
January 29 – Norway, Oslo @ Goldie [LOW TICKETS]
January 30 – Denmark, Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset [LOW TICKETS]
January 31 – Germany, Leipzig @ Hellraiser
February 1 – Germany, Berlin @ Hole44
February 2 – Poland, Warsaw @ Proxima
February 3 – Czech Republic, Prague @ Rock Cafe
February 4 – Austria, Vienna @ Szene
February 5 – Hungary, Budapest @ Barba Negra
February 6 – Germany, Munich @ Backstage
February 7 – Italy, Milan @ Legend Club
February 8 – Switzerland, Aarau @ KiFF
February 9 – France, Lyon @ Club Transbo
February 10 – Spain, Barcelona @ Wolf
February 11 – Spain, Madrid @ Revi Live [LOW TICKETS]
February 12 – Spain, Portugalete @ Groove [SOLD OUT]
February 13 – France, Toulouse @ Metronum
February 14 – France, Nantes @ Le Ferrailleur [LOW TICKETS]
February 15 – France, Paris @ Petit Bain [LOW TICKETS]

Tracklist
1. The Nimis Adoration (4:10)
2. Until There’s Nothing Left (3:59) [WATCH]
3. Dead Eyes Replete (3:57) [WATCH]
4. Fools Last Acclaim (3:26)
5. The Art of Emptiness (4:16)
6. Our Great Deception (4:21)
7. Embrace the Nihility (3:50)
8. Malicious Needs (5:52) [WATCH]

More than 30 years into their storied career, Montreal death metal innovators Cryptopsy return with their ninth studio album, An Insatiable Violence, set for release on June 20, 2025 on Season of Mist.

Revered in extreme metal circles for such groundbreaking classics as 1994’s Blasphemy Made Flesh and the 1996 magnum opus None So Vile, Cryptopsy find yet another gear on An Insatiable Violence, which further solidifies the band’s place in the upper echelon of death metal. Coming out of the pandemic, the band dedicated themselves to staying on top of their game more than ever before, with the intention of consistently putting out a new record every two years. That started with 2023’s acclaimed As Gomorrah Burns, and continues 21 months later with An Insatiable Violence.

“We had to write the majority of An Insatiable Violence while on the Death to All tour, which was something we’d never done before”, vocalist Matt McGachy says. “Flo [Mounier, drums] and Chris [Donaldson, guitar] really put their hats on. It was a feat”.  

“Ever since COVID our focus is clearer, a lot of work gets done faster, and we push each other to get it done.”, Mounier says.  

In addition to featuring some of the fastest passages Cryptopsy has ever recorded – keen listeners will even hear the odd gravity blast from Mounier, a rarity from the virtuoso drummer – the controlled chaos of their signature sound is offset by well-timed passages that ease off the gas pedal enough to allow listeners to come up for some air. That dynamic rage on An Insatiable Violence in turn makes the more aggressive moments hit even harder, which is immediately noticeable on the harrowing “Until There’s Nothing Left” and the chugging closing track “Malicious Needs”. Olivier Pinard anchors “Fools Last Acclaim” with stunning authority (keeping pace with Mounier is an unenviable task) while Donaldson offsets gnarly, atonal riffs with melodic passages throughout the record. “It’s a continuation of As Gomorrah Burns,” McGachy says, “We really wanted to make a groovy record, and we think we’ve done it.”

It seems as though nothing is scarier than real life right now, and An Insatiable Violenceis a commentary on today’s society as though filtered through the transgressive, countercultural perspectives of J.G. Ballard and David Cronenberg.  

“It all came to me in a dream in August 2023,” elaborates McGachy. “I woke up, I took my phone, and I wrote down the title of the record. It’s about a person that wakes up every day and fixes a machine. Tinkers with it, tries to make it better all day long, sweating in the sun, and then at night, they strap themself into this machine and the machine tortures them, and they love it. Then they wake up the next day and fix it again to make it more efficient, to keep harnessing it, and then just keep doing it over and over again.  

While fantastically twisted, An Insatiable Violence mirrors our toxic relationship with social media.  “We’re continuously trying to feed this algorithm of the machine while it’s totally tearing us apart socially and psychologically”, McGachy continues. “’The Nimis Adoration’ is about mukbang, these Korean people that eat too much food on the Internet. Piles and piles of food. A poor girl died on a live cam”.  

At the center of the album is the mind-boggling percussion skill of Mounier, arguably the most imposing Canadian drummer not named Peart, who dominates such standout tracks as “Dead Eyes Replete”, “Fools Last Acclaim”, and “Embrace the Nihility”. “I look at Flo as an Olympic athlete,” says McGachy. “I want to push this guy to go a lot faster than Cryptopsy’s previous releases. We have so much more to give, and I wanted just drain it all out of him while he’s still at the top of his game, because he is. He’s crushing.”

“I mix up a lot of a physical activity, like resistance training into the drumming,” Mounier says. “I recently developed new techniques that make it easier to go even faster, so I tried to push that on this album. My focus is now more on dynamics and the touch of the snare, a certain snap of the snare, a rim shot on the snare, the toms, a light touch or a hard touch. Live, I can really let go, you know, give the sound guy a hard time,” he adds with a laugh.

For McGachy, who has always boasted a powerful, guttural death growl, the rigors of touring have enabled him to evolve as a vocalist, and he turns in a revelatory performance on An Insatiable Violence. In addition to ear-scraping screams that rival George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, McGachy unleashes the deepest, filthiest death growls of his career. “Gomorrah was the first album that I recorded with my full false chord scream, which is something that I’d only just touched on The Book of Suffering: Tome II in little sections,” he says. “We did at least 140 shows since Gomorrah. I exclusively did my false chords during all the songs that we performed on None So Vile and Blasphemy Made Flesh. And then, when we did go into the studio for An Insatiable Violence, Chris would be like, ‘Deeper, you must go deeper!’”

Another fearsome vocalist from Cryptopsy’s lore pops back into the booth on An Insatiable Violence. “When we were recording the vocals for ‘Embrace the Nihility’, Chris had the idea of ending the song with the same vocal pattern as the end of ‘…and Then It Passes’”, McGachy remembers. “We figured if we were going to rip ourselves off, then we may as well get the real thing. We were honored that Mike DiSalvo accepted. We are all huge fans of Cryptopsy’s DiSalvo era. His vocals on this album are an ultra Easter egg for our fans”.      

In addition to the effusive praise As Gomorrah Burns received from within the metal scene, the 2023 album achieved a first for Cryptopsy: earning them their first ever JUNO Award in 2024 for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year. “We had little-to-no expectations of winning” says McGachy. ”We didn’t even go to the ceremonies because we were on tour in Europe with Atheist. On the day we found out that we won, we had a crazy 18-hour drive from Derby to Germany, plus a ferry ride. But we still partied for 48 hours. Flo bought an expensive bottle of champagne”.  

Cryptopsy recognize that not every death metal band sticks around long enough to win a Canadian Grammy 30 years into their career. The cover art for An Insatiable Violence was created by the late, great vocalist Martin Lacroix.  “The album artwork has got to be one of the most important things to us!”, the band says. “Martin Lacroix was one of our vocalists, one of our great friends and one of the nicest people that anyone could have the privilege to meet. We really wish he was here with us to share this moment. His perfect smile would say it all! Rest in peace brother”.

With Cryptopsy’s latest career renaissance showing no signs of slowing down, the recent accolades are only the beginning. An Insatiable Violence reaches a new peak in a career loaded with them.

Lineup
Flo Mounier – Drums
Matt McGachy – Vocals
Christian Donaldson – Guitar
Oli Pinard – Bass

Guest Musician
Mike DiSalvo performs vocals on “Embrace the Nihility”

Recording, Mixing & Mastering Studio
Christian Donaldson’s Studio

Production, Sound & Mixing Engineer
Christian Donaldson

Cover Art
Martin Lacroix

Photography
Maciej Pieloch

Biography
Adrien Begrand

Follow Cryptopsy
Bandcamp: https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptopsyofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptopsyofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29PgYwTelpNl6370XLqFtN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CryptopsyDeathMetal
BandsInTown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2941-cryptopsy

JOHN CORABI Shares New Visualizer ‘When I Was Young’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 28, 2026
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Rock icon JOHN CORABI is pleased to share his new single “When I Was Young,” taken from his upcoming debut full-length solo album ‘New Day,’ due out on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. “When I Was Young” arrives alongside an official visualizer, available below.

On the new track, JOHN shares:

“‘When I Was Young’ is a lyrically poignant song about an aging man looking back and reminiscing in a conversation with his son, about the ups and downs of his life. A beautiful look at life blended with acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, with an uptempo ‘Maggie May’ vibe!!!”

‘New Day’ marks JOHN CORABI’s first full-length solo album of original material. Recorded in Nashville during the summer of 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Buckcherry), the album fuses classic ’70s rock, soul, and blues influences into a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

The record features the previously released singles “Così Bella (So Beautiful)” (2021) and “Your Own Worst Enemy” (2022), now presented as part of a rich collection of tracks that spotlight his commanding vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and masterful songwriting. Throughout the album, CORABI is joined by Marti Frederiksen, who adds backing vocals, guitars, piano, and percussion; Evan Frederiksen on drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin, and programming; Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses) on lead guitar; Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry) contributing piano, organ, and clavinet, as well as Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) offering guitar solos. Together, they create an organic, instrument-driven sound built on real performances, melodic interplay, and soulful energy.

With a European tour planned for February/March 2026 and additional shows running through late spring and summer, CORABI is poised to bring this new music directly to fans, delivering both powerful live energy and genuine emotional resonance.

More than just a solo debut, ‘New Day’ serves as CORABI’s personal testament to rock’s enduring spirit—an exploration of melody, soul, and authenticity, played with passion and conviction at every turn.

JOHN shares:

“I’m very excited for everybody to hear this new collection of songs! I wanted to put together an album of eclectic, organic songs that are reminiscent of the music I grew up listening to, and I truly believe the mission was accomplished! This is a 60’s-70’s sounding classic rock and roll record…Turn it up, and enjoy!!!”

Pre-Order ‘New Day’ HERE 

‘New Day’ Track List:

1. New Day
2. That Memory
3. Faith, Hope And Love
4. When I Was Young
5. One More Shot
6. 1969
7. Laurel
8. Good To Be Back Here Again
9. Love That’ll Never Be
10. Cosi´ Bella
11. Your Own Worst Enemy
12. Everyday People

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DISPYRIA Release Second Single + Video ‘The First Of Its Kind’ from Upcoming Album

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DISPYRIA release “First Of Its Kind,” another single from their fourth album, “Redemption Part 1 – Twisted World.” This reveals another character from the saga and, accordingly, a new distinctive voice: following Savatage singer Zak Stevens and Carsten “Lizard” Schulz, Rob Lundgren (Mentalist, Reveal) now takes the stage. The Swede sings the role of Scrumgrot, a beast in human form, and brings him to life with clarity and sharpness in his voice!

Jürgen Walzer has created a masterpiece with the Dispyria saga. What began as an autobiographical work developed into a dark fantasy story that should really be on Netflix!
Jürgen is not only a gifted songwriter, but also impresses with his great storytelling, which makes DISPYRIA unique in its kind and complexity.

Digital: save-it.cc/epr/the-first-of-its-kind or directly on Spotify

Tracklist:
01 – After Dawn
02 – I Am Nothing
03 – Master Of Mirrors
04 – The Revelation
05 – Father
06 – David’s Nightmare
07 – The First Of Its Kind
08 – Light Of A Dream
09 – Red Requiem
10 – Twisted World

February 20, 2026 DISPYRIA – The Live Experience! Kammgarn Kaiserslautern

Cover by Timo Wuerz!

Biography:

Juergen Walzer comes from Kaiserslautern and is a versatile media designer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and the creative mind behind DISPYRIA. His musical journey began in 1986 with the founding of the band Superior—inspired by greats such as Iron Maiden, Ayreon, and Savatage.

DISPYRIA was launched in 2012 and also marked a personal turning point: Suffering from severe depression, Juergen Walzer found an outlet for his inner pain in music and in the fictional story of Josh Devon. The first two albums in particular are closely interwoven with his own experiences – such as the ballad “Tears of an Angel,” which deals with the loss of a miscarriage.

Line-up:
Juergen Walzer – Guitars, Bass, Programming
Zak Stevens (Lead Vocals on 1, 4, 8)
Sabrina Roth (Lead Vocals on 1, 2)
Damiano Libianci (Lead Vocals on 2)
Carolina Padron (Lead Vocals on 3,6)
Carsten “Lizard” Schulz (Lead Vocals on 5, 10)
Rob Lundgren (Lead Vocals on 7)
Dennis Ohler (Lead Vocals on 9)

Sven Sommer (Fretless Bass) on 2
Markus Pfeffer (Leadguitars on 1, 4, 5, 7) Markus Teske (Synth-Lead on 10)

More Info: 
www.dispyria.com/
www.facebook.com/dispyria
ww.instagram.com/dispyria

ROB ZOMBIE Release New Single + Video ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 28, 2026
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Rock/metal legend ROB ZOMBIE has released the 3rd single, ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’, from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, The Great Satan, due out February 27th from Nuclear Blast Records.

Pre-Order The Great Satan: https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan

The hell-raising new single, ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’, is classic ROB ZOMBIE with his signature brand of thick, boot-stomping grooves and fist-pumping choruses. It’s a clear declaration from the iconic and otherworldly frontman that “rock & roll is here to stay.”

Stream ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’: https://robzombie.bfan.link/i-m-a-rock-n-roller

Following the success of his Top 10 charting record The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021), Zombie is back with his 8th album, The Great Satan, revisiting his early Hellbilly roots for a slaughterhouse of anthemic punk infused heavy rock/metal.

The Great Satan is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including a limited box set and accompanying apparel at https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan.

The Great Satan Tracklist:

1. F.T.W. 84
2. Tarantula
3. (I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller
4. Heathen Days
5. Who Am I
6. Black Rat Coffin
7. Sir Lord Acid Wolfman
8. Punks And Demons
9. The Devilman
10. Out of Sight
11. Revolution Motherfuckers
12. Welcome To The Electric Age’
13. The Black Scorpion
14. Unclean Animals
15. Grave Discontent

About ROB ZOMBIE:

As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of nine feature films including “HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES,” “THE DEVIL’S REJECTS,” “THE MUNSTERS” and the number one smash “HALLOWEEN.”

After four years, Rob Zombie is back with new music as he announces his latest record, THE GREAT SATAN, out on Nuclear Blast in 2026. The new music brings Zombie back to his Hellbilly roots with frenetic cuts such as ‘Punks And Demons,’ ‘Heathen Days,’ ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’ and ‘Tarantula.’

Rob Zombie has achieved great success in the music industry, first as a member of the multi-platinum band White Zombie and later as a solo artist with even greater results collecting numerous multi-platinum and gold albums along the way including Hellbilly Deluxe, The Sinister Urge and Educated Horses. Rob Zombie’s most recent record, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021), debuted at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, making it his 7th consecutive solo album to debut in the top 10.

BLEED FROM WITHIN Reveal Full Live Audiotree Session

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Scottish metal heavyweights, Bleed From Within, are proud to reveal their live Audiotree Session. The band filmed the one take performance during their 2025 North America tour supporting Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium, featuring songs from their latest album Zenith and more. Audiotree are renowned for showcasing talented musicians from around the world. Their channel has become a cornerstone, capturing intimate studio performances from diverse artists.

Bleed From Within stated:
“We’ve had our eyes on Audiotree for quite some time. We saw this as an opportunity to showcase our material in a new light, without the usual production that we have with us in a live environment. In an age of over produced records & bands editing live footage, it felt refreshing to walk into a room and just play our instruments knowing that this was our one take and only chance to dial it in. There were no run throughs or drop ins. Play it loud, then come see it in the flesh in April/May on our first ever headline tour of North America!”

BLEED FROM WITHIN – 2026 TOUR DATES

NORTH AMERICA – THE ZENITH TOUR

04.02.2026 U.S.  Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (upstairs)
04.03.2026 CAN Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield *LOW TICKETS
04.04.2026 CAN Toronto, ON @ Opera House *LOW TICKETS
04.06.2026 U.S.  Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of The Living
04.07.2026 U.S.  Lakewood, OH @ The Roxy
04.08.2026 U.S.  Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small’s
04.10.2026 U.S.  Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
04.11.2026 U.S.  Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation
04.12.2026 U.S.  Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
04.14.2026 U.S.  Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
04.15.2026 U.S.  Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
04.17.2026 U.S.  Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
04.19.2026 U.S.  Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
04.20.2026 U.S.  Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
04.21.2026 U.S.  Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
04.22.2026 U.S.  Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
04.24.2026 U.S.  Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theatre
04.25.2026 U.S.  Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
04.26.2026 U.S.  Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
04.28.2026 U.S.  Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
04.29.2026 U.S.  Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
05.01.2026 U.S.  Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
05.02.2026 U.S.  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
05.03.2026 U.S.  Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
05.05.2026 U.S.  Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
05.06.2026 U.S.  Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
05.07.2026 U.S.  New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

Supports: Sylosis, Great American Ghost, Life Cycles
Tickets are on-sale now from: https://bleedfromwithin.com/tour-dates/

UK/IRE – THE DYING SUN TOUR

01.03.2026 UK  Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room *SOLD OUT
02.03.2026 UK  Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room *SOLD OUT
03.03.2026 UK  Aberdeen @ Music Hall *NEW SHOW ADDED/UPGRADED 
05.03.2026 IE  Dublin @ The Academy
06.03.2026 UK  Liverpool @ o2 Academy *SELLING FAST
07.03.2026 UK  Leeds @ Stylus
08.03.2026 UK  Nottingham @ Rock City *VENUE UPGRADED
10.03.2026 UK  Norwich @ Epic Studios *SELLING FAST
12.03.2026 UK  Bristol @ Electric Bristol
13.03.2026 UK  Southampton @ The 1865 *SOLD OUT
14.03.2026 UK  Birmingham @ o2 Institute *SELLING FAST

Supports: Disembodied Tyrant, Baest
Tickets are on-sale now from: https://bleedfromwithin.com/tour-dates/

ZENITH TRACKLIST

1. Violent Nature
2. In Place Of Your Halo
3. Zenith
4. God Complex
5. A Hope In Hell
6. Dying Sun
7. Immortal Desire (ft. Brann Dailor)
8. Chained To Hate
9. Known By No Name
10. Hands Of Sin (ft. Josh Middleton)
11. Edge Of Infinity

Purchase and stream Zenith: https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/zenith

ABOUT BLEED FROM WITHIN

After 20 years, Bleed from Within have reached their Zenith. The Glasgow firebrands are one of the hardest working acts in metal: playing shows globally with everyone from Megadeth to Slipknot, all while writing and regularly releasing monstrous, exhilarating songs. The upward journey reaches new heights on their seventh album, which contains the band’s heaviest, catchiest and most intrepid music to date.

Bleed – vocalist Scott Kennedy, guitarists Craig “Goonzi” Gowans and Steven Jones, drummer Ali Richardson and bassist Davie Provan – have long been Scottish metal’s most valued sons, constantly at the vanguard of muscular-sounding music. First albums Humanity (2009) and Empire (2010) made them cult figureheads in the deathcore scene, before Uprising (2013) broadened their palate with groove metal adrenaline and melodic death metal prowess. It also marked their major-label debut, catapulting them onto tours with heavy royalty.

In 2018, the band returned with the ferocious Era. Then, follow-ups Fracture (2020) and Shrine (2022) proved their greatest triumphs to date, intertwining Scott’s snarls with Steven’s majestic singing. The millions of streams gathered by such singles as ‘The End of All We Know’, ‘Into Nothing’ and ‘Levitate’ proved Bleed had become the next big thing. On Zenith – which was announced alongside career-affirming tours with Slipknot, Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine – the quintet are primed to leap into superstardom.

Across 11 songs, Zenith explores the parameters of what pulse-pounding metal can do. ‘Violent Nature’ is the most attention-demanding opener Bleed have ever penned, accelerating from a distorted intro to an onslaught of drums, blitzkrieg riffs and layer upon layer of screams. Single ‘In Place of Your Halo’ is a heavier counterpoint: its hulking groove leads up to a surprising bagpipe section, keeping the band in touch with their homeland as they affirm themselves on the world’s stage. From the bold string sections throughout the album to finale ‘Edge of Infinity’, which rises from acoustic guitars and singing to an almighty crescendo, Bleed’s horizons have never been broader. Yet, their songs have never felt so invigorating across the board either.

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