Thirty years after the release of their landmark debut album “Min Tid Skal Komme”, Norwegian cult act FLEURETY mark the anniversary with the first official merchandise dedicated to the record since its original release in 1995.
For this special occasion, the band and Aesthetic Death have launched a pre-order-only run of MTSK shirts, hoodies, and patches. This will be the only opportunity to obtain this official merch, as items will not be available after the pre-order period ends.
Alongside the merchandise, a limited double 10” vinyl edition of the “Inquietum” compilation will also be released. Pressed in a small run, this special vinyl will be available at the same time as the anniversary merch.
Orders are scheduled to ship in mid/late February 2026.
This release offers fans a rare chance to celebrate one of black metal’s most distinctive and forward-thinking debuts, honoring “Min Tid Skal Komme” three decades after it first reshaped the underground.
Hailing from Finland, Raivo Jackson has released their roots-driven debut album Tangled Up in Roots. Built on carefully balanced elements of americana, melancholy, and storytelling, the album forms a Nordic noir–inspired whole where wistful beauty and powerful, evocative atmospheres go hand in hand. The band’s musical palette stretches from country and folk to soul, psychedelia, and rock.
The listener is guided through apocalyptic visions, satire, and the rawness of human relationships to reflect on the world and the people within it. The album explores themes such as polarization, social exclusion, pyromania, and drowning.
Tangled Up in Roots is now available on streaming services. All three singles released from the album have attracted attention in music-focused media and have been added to several radio playlists. The vinyl edition of the album will be released on February 13 and is currently available for pre-order at Record Shop X.
On Tangled Up in Roots, the band’s dynamics, arrangements, and interplay rise to a new level. The recording process forged Raivo Jackson into a tightly knit unit, with each member contributing their own distinct personality to the whole. Singer and songwriter Saska engages listeners with a unique approach and a clear, expressive voice. Lap steel guitarist Jussi brings his highly regarded roots expertise to the sound, guitarist Tommi adds precise and expressive accents, while the rhythm section formed by Mikko and Otto plays with intuitive cohesion built on years of shared experience.
Raivo Jackson’s story began 15 years ago as Saska’s one-man project in London. After Saska later moved to Helsinki, the project evolved into a permanent band.
Musically, Tangled Up in Roots marks a significant step forward for Raivo Jackson. At the same time, the album’s creation has been a communal process, with the band’s close circle contributing to visual art, music recording, marketing, and live performances—making years of work tangible and audible.
Line-up: Saska Lammila – vocals, acoustic guitar Tommi Tuuri – electric guitar Jussi Linkola – lap steel guitar, backing vocals Mikko Hänninen – drums Otto Ruokonen – bass, backing vocals
Currently blazing their way across Europe opening for ALTER BRIDGE, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons SEVENDUST have announced their 15th studio album, ONE. The highly anticipated release from the quintet—Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums)—arrives May 1st via Napalm Records.
Building on their unmistakable sound while continuing to evolve, ONE proves why SEVENDUST remain a vital force nearly three decades into their career. From the driving opening riff of the title track “One” to the dreamy, atmospheric vocal outro of “Misdirection,” the album takes listeners on an emotional journey that only SEVENDUST can deliver. Tracks such as “Is This The Real You” and “We Won” stand confidently alongside the band’s most iconic material. The first music from ONE will be released soon, and the album is available for pre-order now.
Renowned as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, SEVENDUST are preparing to hit the road in support of One. Their U.S. headline tour kicks off April 16 in Carterville, IL, and runs through May 20, concluding in Knoxville, TN. Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline will join as support. The band will also open for Alter Bridge at two special U.S. dates: April 26 in Atlanta, GA, and May 21 in Nashville, TN. Additionally, SEVENDUST will appear at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.
21.04.26 US – Lexington, KY / Manchester Music Hall 22.04.26 US – Birmingham, AL / Iron City 24.04.26 US – Mobile, AL / Soul Kitchen Music Hall 25.04.26 US – Destin, FL / Club LA 26.04.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Coca-Cola Roxy* 28.04.26 US – Dallas, TX / House of Blues 29.04.26 US – Oklahoma City, OK / Diamond Ballroom 01.05.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit 02.05.26 US – Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine Theater 04.05.26 US – Wichita, KS / The Cotillion 05.05.26 US – Springfield, MO / The Regency Live 06.05.26 US – Fayetteville, AR / Ozark Music Hall 08.05.26 US – Daytona Beach, FL / Welcome To Rockville 09.05.26 US – North Myrtle Beach, SC / House of Blues 11.05.26 US – Norfolk, VA / The NorVa 12.05.26 US – Harrisburg, PA / XL Live 14.05.26 US – McKees Rocks, PA / Roxian Theatre 15.05.26 US – Columbus, OH / Sonic Temple 16.05.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Nevermore Hall 17.05.26 US – Sayreville, NJ / Starland Ballroom 19.05.26 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore 20.05.26 US – Knoxville, TN / The Mill & Mine 21.05.26 US – Nashville, TN / The Pinnacle* * Opening for Alter Bridge
SEVENDUST 2026 EU Tour Dates
ALTER BRIDGE European What Lies Within Tour 2026: 20.01.26 SE – Stockholm / Annexet 22.01.26 FI – Helsinki / Ice Hall Black Box 24.01.26 DK – Copenhagen / KB Hallen 25.01.26 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle 27.01.26 PL – Gliwice / Prezero Arena Gliwice 28.01.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra 30.01.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer 31.01.26 HR – Zagreb / Bocarski Dom 02.02.26 IT – Rome / Atlantico 03.02.26 IT – Bergamo / ChorusLive Arena 05.02.26 CH – Zurich / The Hall 06.02.26 FR – Lyon / Halle Tony Garnier 08.02.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 1 10.02.26 PT – Lisbon / Sagres Campo Pequeno 12.02.26 ES – Madrid / Palacio Vistalegre 13.02.26 FR – Bordeaux / Arkea Arena 15.02.26 LU – Luxembourg / Rockhal 17.02.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 18.02.26 FR – Paris / Zenith 20.02.26 DE – Munich / Zenith 22.02.26 NL – Amsterdam / Ziggo Dome 23.02.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique 25.02.26 UK – Newcastle / Utilita Arena 26.02.26 UK – Manchester / AO Arena 28.02.26 IE – Dublin / 3Arena 02.03.26 UK – Glasgow / OVO Hydro 04.03.26 UK – London / The O2 05.03.26 UK – Nottingham / Motorpoint Arena
About SEVENDUST: For over three decades, SEVENDUST have made countless fans feel a part of something special. The group’s community isn’t passive. Members of the “7D Army” make a very active commitment to being part of this family—as evinced by sold-out shows worldwide and innumerable tattoos of the band’s logo and lyrics. Since 1994, the iconic Atlanta quintet have quietly built a legacy without parallel, encompassing sales of nearly eight million albums, a GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Metal Performance,” three Top 15 entries on the Billboard 200, hundreds of millions of streams, and the fierce loyalty of millions of listeners in every corner of the globe. Along the way, they’ve shined as an outlier equally comfortable on tracks with either members of Deftones, Creed, and Periphery or Xzibit and Daughtry. V13 spotlighted it with a cover story, Consequence hailed the music as “hard-hitting,” and Guitar World marveled at how, “more than 25 years after releasing their gold-selling self-titled debut, SEVENDUST‘s music still has plenty of bite.” Speaking to their longevity, they notably notched their biggest radio success to date with “Everything” in 2024, netting a career-high entry on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. However, the guys really delivered for their diehard base with 2026’s ONE (Napalm Records). SEVENDUST’s 15th full-length LP forges ten simultaneously lean and gut-punching tracks out of gargantuan riffs, seismic grooves, and signature soul-stirring hooks. Rallying together around a common goal as bandmates and brothers, Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (lead guitar, backing vocals), John Connolly (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums) have crafted a body of work that both day-one devotees and new fans alike can hold onto forever.
Swedish rock’n’roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER is set to unleash their thrilling first live album, Live’n’Alive. Their first album in collaboration with Napalm Records is out digitally on April 17, 2026!
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is known for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring – live highlights include supporting the legendary Scorpions both in North America and Europe, playing the KISS Kruise and performing regularly at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air. In 2025, THUNDERMOTHER unleashed their highly acclaimed sixth album Dirty & Divine, which hit the top 2 on the Official German Rock/Metal Charts. Following that first release with the new lineup consisting of Filippa Nässil, vocalist Linnéa Vikström Egg, returning bass player Majsan Lindberg, and drummer Joan Massing, was a European headline tour, during which Live’n’Alive was recorded – this hefty 19-track offering showcases THUNDERMOTHER’s explosive live energy through their 2025 setlist.
Along with the announcement comes the first groovy single. The new live version of “Whatever” was recorded during THUNDERMOTHER’s show in Gothenburg in October of 2025, during the second leg of their “Dirty & Divine Tour”. Originally released on their self-titled third album, Thundermother (2018), this track is a fresh take on one of the band’s biggest anthems. Fans get to dive into the energetic performance with an accompanying live video. Additionally, “Loud and Free – Live in Cologne” (Black and Gold, 2022) and “Speaking Of The Devil – Live in Huskvarna” (Dirty & Divine, 2025) are also available to stream now.
Filippa Nässil about “Whatever – Live in Gothenburg”: “‘Whatever’ is dear to our hearts, as it’s a song we’ve played at every gig since its release in 2018. It’s one of my all-time favorite songs to perform. The live version differs from the studio recording, featuring a longer, four-on-the-floor guitar solo. The war against drugs continues—you don’t need drugs to be rock ’n’ roll, but you DO need adrenaline!”
With no backing tracks, overdubs or re-recording of instruments, Live’n’Alive makes no compromises. This is THUNDERMOTHER – 100% live, 100% rock’n’roll! Live’n’Alive will be available as a digital album first – stay tuned for physical formats!
Filippa Nässil about Live’n’Alive: “It’s all live. We use no backing tracks like almost every band does today. We have made no overdubs or re-recording of instruments. It’s ALL live and rock’n’roll. Me on guitar, Majsan Lindberg on bass, Joan Massing on drums, and Linnéa Vikström on lead vox and rhythm guitars on some songs. Song order is not compromised, it’s our setlist of 2025, through and through. Hell yeah, this is how it’s done.”
Live’n’Alive cuts through the band’s catalogue, delivering high-energy live versions that encapsulate the band’s true rock’n’roll spirit, from powerful reimaginings of classic THUNDERMOTHER hits to newer tunes. Anthemic opening track “Can you feel it – Live in Cologne” (originally from the newest studio offering) kicks the album right off, followed by equally energetic “Loud and Free – Live in Cologne” (from Black and Gold, 2022 – #6 on the Official German Album Charts!). Further highlights include the groovy “Whatever – Live in Gothenburg” (originally from the 2018 album Thundermother) as well as the catchy “Speaking Of The Devil – Live in Huskvarna” (from the 2025 album). THUNDERMOTHER wraps the album up impactfully with a new version of their biggest hit “Driving In Style – Live in Huskvarna”, originally from the 2020 success record Heat Wave (#6 on the Official German Album Charts).
Live’n’Alive tracklisting:
Can you feel it – Live in Cologne
Loud and Free – Live in Cologne
The Road is Ours – Live in Cologne
So Close – Live in Huskvarna
Bright Eyes – Live in Huskvarna
Take The Power – Live in Copenhagen
Dead Or Alive – Live in Huskvarna
I Don’t know You – Live in Cologne
Sleep – Live in Cologne
I Left My License In The Future – Live in Copenhagen
Iron Man’s Anthem: A Tribute to Ozzy brings together bands from across Europe and the United States to pay respect to one of the most influential voices in heavy music. Released by Witching Buzz, the compilation traces Ozzy Osbourne’s impact from the earliest Black Sabbath years through key moments of his solo career, using interpretation rather than imitation. The album will be released on February 13, 2026.
The artists involved do not aim for faithful reproductions. Instead, each track filters a classic song through the band’s own sound, background, and era, resulting in versions that feel personal, rough-edged, and alive. The selection moves from early Sabbath staples recorded at the dawn of heavy metal to later material that shaped generations of musicians well beyond the genre’s original boundaries.
This is a release made by musicians who grew up with these songs and chose to respond in their own voice, on their own terms.
Finnish hard rock juggernaut Sixgun Renegades returns from a hiatus with a new single, while also unveiling its revamped lineup. Hunter And The Hunted is the first single from the album Slave To The Grid, set for release in spring 2026. Shaped by internal challenges within the band, the songwriting process has given birth to an album that promises to be the most personal, bold, and powerful output of the band’s career so far, offering a depth not previously heard from the group.
As longtime bassist Miko Mattila (2013–2025) steps aside, the Helsinki–based Sixgun Renegades introduce a new member with this release: bassist Tuomas “Topo” Koskipää, replacing Mattila. Formed in 2008, the band draws its influences from the cornerstones of stadium rock, with Thin Lizzy, Van Halen, Judas Priest and Dokken at the forefront. Three years of hard work and love for music come together on the upcoming fourth album. The band’s signature sound, soaring vocal melodies, strong riffs, and powerful rhythms are more present than ever, and the songs sound better than they ever have before.
The song “Hunter And The Hunted” tells a story of the obsessive pursuit of ever-greater success and fame, achieving it, and the unhealthy ways of dealing with the side effects that come with success—ultimately spiraling to the brink of madness. Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. -Niko Räty
Sixgun Renegades – Hunter and the Hunted Lyrics: Niko Räty Music and arrangement.: Niko Räty, Miko Mattila, Samu Tuomi, Teemu Räty Produced by: Mark Bertényi, Tuomas Riihimäki Recorded by: Tuomas Riihimäki, Teemu Räty Mixed by: Jori Saloranta, V.R. Studio Mastered by: Svante Forsbäck, Chartmakers Kataloginro: VRDIG352 ISRC: FIV2U2600004 Distributor: Playground Music Scandinavia.
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