Horror Film Icon BILL MOSELEY to Appear at Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026

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Metal and horror have always been a match made in hell. With that, Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now welcome horror film legend BILL MOSELEY to the festival! Known for his roles in iconic horror movies such as ‘Night of the Living Dead,’ ‘The Devil’s Rejects,’ ‘House of 1000 Corpses,’ ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ (1986), Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween’ (2007), and many more, MOSELEY will be available for V.I.P. Meet & Greets all weekend long, including the pre-party. Ticket options to meet the legend himself are available HERE.

Festival co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments, “It is with great excitement that we welcome Horror Icon Bill Moseley to perform at our pre-party and do signings all weekend long at Milwaukee Metal Fest! It’s been ages since he’s been to Milwaukee and we’re beyond thrilled to welcome him to the good land! Metal and horror are brothers in arms and we’re gonna have the BEST WEEKEND EVER! Whether you’re a collector that wants your ‘Devil’s Rejects’ poster signed by Bill or a diehard fan who just wants to shake his hand, this is your chance!“ 

In addition, MONSTROSITY has now been added to the lineup to replace MASTER as the latter can no longer make it.

Fans can get access to the Thursday pre-party on June 4 for FREE with the purchase of a 3-day festival pass to MILWAUKEE METAL FEST. Come see ACID BATH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MINISTRY, OBITUARY, AGALLOCH + many more for the BEST WEEKEND EVER!

The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Milwaukee Metal Fest is proudly sponsored by Sumerian Records, Blue Grape Music, Reigning Phoenix Music, Copycats Hi-Fi Media, Nuclear Blast Records, Martyrstore.net, Metal Blade Records, Blk II Blk Records, Mindsnap Music, and The Rave/Eagles Club.

The lineup and day splits can be found below!

Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.

The final lineup is now as follows:

Friday, June 5:

Acid Bath
Obituary
Agalloch (Retrospective Set)
Death Angel (Act III Set)t
Incantation
Vio-lence
Pallbearer
Hirax
Monstrosity
NunSlaughter
Polkadot Cadaver
Creeping Death
Morta Skuld
Incite
Flesh Parade
Dusk
Jeffrey Nothing
Dawn Of Ouroboros
Blood Vulture
Cardiac Arrest
Thanatotic Desire
Eyes of the Living
Misery
Dirt

Saturday, June 6:

Killswitch Engage
Suicidal Tendencies
Machine Head
Power Trip
Agalloch (Ashes Against the Grain Album Set)
After the Burial
NAILS
Iron Reagan
Napalm Death (Rave Bar Set)
Armored Saint
Sacred Reich
Havok
Prong
Macabre
Weekend Nachos
Internal Bleeding
Generation Kill
Belushi Speed Ball
Sworn Enemy
Castrator
Casket Robbery
Human Artifacts
Heavy//Hitter
Brick by Brick
Threnody
The Suffering
Striking 13

Sunday, June 7:

Ministry
Napalm Death
John Bush (Celebrating The Songs of Anthrax 1993-2003)
All Shall Perish (Celebrating 20 years of ‘The Price Of Existence’)
Cyco Miko
Integrity
UADA
Deadguy
Primitive Man
Waking The Cadaver
Visceral Disgorge
Green Jellÿ
The Crosses (Performing Die Kreuzen)
Face Yourself
SUREFIRE
9 Dead
Frog Mallet
Still Stayer
Lecherous Nocturne
Gored Embrace
Dead by Wednesday
Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre
Trip to the Morgue
Dark Horse Prophet

ABOUT MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

Founded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the longest-running and most influential metal festivals in the United States, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum. After establishing itself as a cornerstone of American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, the festival was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, ushering in a new era while honoring its legacy. Today, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to unite fans and artists for an uncompromising celebration of metal across the iconic stages of The Rave/Eagles Club.

Follow Milwaukee Metal Fest: Website – Facebook – Instagram – X

Metalitalia Festival 2026 Confirms FEAR FACTORY, DEMOLITION HAMMER & NOVEMBRE – CYNIC Pull Out

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Metalitalia.com, in collaboration with MC² Live and Live Club, is pleased to announce a couple of exciting additions to the line-up of the thirteenth edition of the Metalitalia Festival, set to take place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan). As always, the event will be preceded by an exclusive Warm Up Party on Friday 25 September at the legendary Bloom in Mezzago, with full details to be revealed in the coming months.

Artwork by Clod The Ripper

True to tradition, the festival will once again offer a full-scale experience, featuring a rich musical programme packed with international acts and exclusive performances. Fans can also look forward to the ever-popular free meet & greets with all artists, a wide metal market, and the return of Metalitalia Ink, the area entirely dedicated to tattoo and body-art culture.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

In addition to the already announced PARADISE LOST and outstanding special guests AMENRA and 1914, we are pleased to confirm the participation of NOVEMBRE!

The Italian band has always cited the day’s headliners among their main sources of inspiration, so it is more than ever a pleasure for us to welcome Carmelo Orlando and his bandmates to the line-up. Expect a performance filled with refined atmospheres, featuring songs from their new album “Words of Indigo” as well as from their acclaimed earlier releases.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

For Sunday’s bill, which will feature CORONER as headliners, we are sorry to report that, due to scheduling conflicts, CYNIC have cancelled their performance. We hope to welcome Paul Masvidal’s band at a future edition of the festival.

In light of this line-up change, we believe it is fair to offer anyone who wishes the option to request a refund for either a day ticket or a full festival pass by no later than March 31:

Online purchases – instructions will be provided by the ticketing agency through which the purchase was made.

Purchases made at a Ticketone point of sale – refunds may be requested via this link: www.rimborsi-ticketone.it

As for the new additions, on a day that already includes not only the headliners but also SADIST – who will perform a special set focused on “Tribe” – we are pleased to welcome another legendary name: FEAR FACTORY. Led by guitarist Dino Cazares and recently reinvigorated by the arrival of Italian vocalist Milo Silvestro, the band will revisit its career through a set built on a powerful blend of thrash-death metal and industrial influences.

To round off this announcement in the best possible way, we are also thrilled to welcome back DEMOLITION HAMMER. Their performance at Metalitalia Festival 2016 remains etched in the hearts of Italian thrash fans and stands as one of the festival’s most memorable moments. Ten years after that show, we are proud to have the New York band back in the line-up for the next edition. The veteran American thrash metal act is currently working on a new album, which is expected to be released toward the end of 2026.

Many more bands, exclusive shows and full details about all the additional festival features will be announced in the coming weeks!

At a time when everything seems to be getting more expensive and the cost of living keeps rising, we are proud to highlight that – despite the current situation – ticket prices for the festival have remained unchanged from last year. It’s a concrete commitment to keeping the Metalitalia Festival accessible to all fans, without compromising on the quality and ambition that have always defined the event.

DAY 1 – Saturday 26 September 2026
PARADISE LOST – Special show “by request”
AMENRA
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NOVEMBRE
1914
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DAY 2 – Sunday 27 September 2026
CORONER
FEAR FACTORY
DEMOLITION HAMMER
SADIST – “Tribe” Special show
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Tickets

Single-Day Ticket: Pre-sale €49 + fees | At the door €60

2-Day Pass + Warm-Up Party: Pre-sale €79 + fees | At the door €90

Tickets available via Vivaticket, Ticketone, Ticketmaster, TicketSMS, and Mailticket.
Presale: www.metalitalia-festival.com/biglietti

PARTNER HOTEL AND SHUTTLE SERVICE

The partner hotel for Metalitalia Festival 2026 will be B&B HOTELS Park Hotel Cassano, a four-star hotel located just ten minutes from the Live Club. Rates are as follows:

Single room or double room for single use: €80, breakfast included
Double or twin room: €90, breakfast included
Triple room: €105, breakfast included

*VAT included, city tax of €2 per person not included

To take advantage of the special discounted rates, please book directly with the hotel (not through Booking.com or other websites) and mention the code “METALITALIA 2026”. You will be asked to show your festival ticket at check-in.

The hotel also offers a shuttle service to and from the Live Club. For rates, bookings and further information, please contact the reception or get in touch with the hotel directly.

Address and contact details:

Park Hotel Cassano
Strada Provinciale SP 104
20062 Cassano d’Adda

Email: parkhotelcassano@gmail.com
Phone: +39 340 1931932
WhatsApp: +39 340 1931932
Website: www.hotel-bb.com/it/hotel/cassano

Info:
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THREAT SIGNAL Premiere New Song ‘The Great Tribulation’

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Canadian groove/thrash metallers THREAT SIGNAL premiere the opening track from their upcoming studio album “Revelations”, due out this week, March 27th, on Agonia Records.

Titled “The Great Tribulation”, the song is available in a lyric video, here:

Nine long years after “Disconnect” (2017), the Canadian metal powerhouse, THREAT SIGNAL, re-emerges to blur the lines between brutal intensity, energetic delivery and melodic hooks that pierce deep. Born out of personal struggle and inner chaos, “Revelations” weaves an intricate tapestry of tight instrumentation, ornate guitar work, and engaging vocals. It envelopes the listener in its pulsating torrent of emotions, reflective lyrics haunted by deep-seated demons, and immersive songwriting that personifies THREAT SIGNAL’s leading themes of resilience and strife within.

The band’s characteristic blend of metal involves elements of technical thrash metal, melodic death metal, groove metal, and metalcore, distinguished by dynamic vocals, technical proficiency and guitar solos full of flair. Apart from long-standing members – vocalist  Jon Howard, bassist Pat Kavanagh and guitarist Travis Montgomery (ex-Jeff Loomis) – “Revelations” sees the band reunite with drummer Joey Muha, and welcomes guitarist Oswin Wong.

“Revelations” was mastered by Grammy Award winning engineer Tod Jensen (Iron Maiden, Metallica, AC/DC) at the renowned Sterling Sound studio in USA, and mixed, recorded, produced, and engineered by vocalist Jon Howard at his Woodward Avenue studio in Canada. The cover artwork was created by Travis Smith (Death, Cynic, King Diamond).

“Revelations” marks the band’s fifth album since the critically acclaimed debut “Under Reprisal” (2006), which won the Canadian Recording Of The Year Award at Hamilton Music Awards. Their installments – also including “Vigilance” (2009), “Threat Signal” (2011) and “Disconnect” (2016) – have met with unrelenting hype, with each generating growing interest within the metal community. Combining the complexity of thrash metal, with a more contemporary groove sound involving technical rhythms and melodic musical passage, THREAT SIGNAL has expanded its recognizability on an international scale. The band’s last three albums have charted on Billboard and have witnessed the group share the stage with Children Of Bodom, Soilwork,  Motorhead, Saxon, Opeth,  Kataklysm, Hatebreed, Epica or Arch Enemy. Their most recent treks have taken them to Europe (with Vader and Hate Eternal), North America (with Sirenia) and their homeland Canada, with a highly energetic performance that matches their potential and intensity.

Tracklisting:

  1. The Great Tribulation
  2. Non-Essential
  3. Exercise The Demon
  4. Fire At Will
  5. Death Will Find Us All
  6. Paralysis
  7. Revelations
  8. NME
  9. Hell And Back
  10. Live For You

Pre-orders: www.agoniarecords.com

Line-up:
Jon Howard – vocals
Pat Kavanagh – bass
Joey Muha – drums
Travis Montgomery – guitars
Oswin Wong – guitars

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Hungarian Speed Maniacs TÜRBÖWITCH Return with New Album “Under Haunted Skies”, Out Now

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TÜRBÖWITCH unleash their third full-length, “Under Haunted Skies”, today via Time To Kill Records, marking a new high point in the band’s relentless ascent through the European underground. A decisive step forward in both intensity and songwriting focus, the album sharpens every element of their sound into a concentrated burst of speed, aggression and atmosphere, staying true to their no-compromise ethos while expanding their sonic identity.

The record captures TÜRBÖWITCH at their most commanding, fusing blackened ferocity with a dark, epic edge. Rooted in the raw savagery and punk-fuelled attack of bands like Midnight, The Crown and Hellripper, “Under Haunted Skies” balances chaos and precision, with sharp melodic accents cutting through the onslaught without ever diluting its visceral impact.

Faithful to their no-compromise ethos, TÜRBÖWITCH channel the spirit of ’80s extreme metal through a modern sense of immediacy, delivering songs that are fast, filthy and built for maximum impact. With “Under Haunted Skies” now available, the band not only reaffirm their reputation for explosive live energy and uncompromising attitude, but also present their most cohesive and ferocious material to date: an unholy speed assault destined to resonate far beyond the confines of the underground scene.

Tracklist:

​01 – Evoker of the Twilight
02 – Markoláb
03 – Under Haunted Skies
04 – Cult Mastery
05 – Ashbringer
06 – Highways of Death
07 – Ultimate Failure of Will
08 – When the World Crumbled
09 – Moshpit at the End of the Day
10 – Road to Resilience

Orders:

TÜRBÖWITCH was born in 2016 in Budapest, founded by vocalist Zslöd and guitarist Kommandante Klit as a raw, no-frills tribute to the sonic fury and visual madness of ’80s extreme metal. What started as a fun side project between longtime friends quickly evolved into a far more focused and dedicated band, without ever losing its unfiltered energy and love for chaos.

Over time, TÜRBÖWITCH grew into a full-fledged live five-piece. Their discography began with a demo in 2016, followed by the debut full-length “Napalm to Posers” (2017), the EP “Beyond the Last Call” (2018), and their second album “Fullmoon Liquorthropy”, released in late 2022.

Musically, TÜRBÖWITCH deliver a volatile mix of early thrash metal aggression, speed metal velocity, and a heavy dose of punk attitude: fast, loud, and completely unrepentant.

On stage, the band have shared the chaos with cult acts from around the world such as Abigail (JP), Mystifier (BR), Nuclear (CL), Blackevil (DE), Adversor (IT), Sexmag (PL), Necro Ritual (UK), Siberian Meat Grinder (RU), Deströyer 666 (AU), and Nunslaughter (US), always bringing booze-fueled energy and unrelenting volume to the pit.

Their momentum reached a new peak in June 2024, when they won the Wacken Metal Battle Hungary finals, earning a coveted slot at the legendary Wacken Open Air in August 2024, where they unleashed their sonic assault on the world’s biggest metal festival stage.

In March 2025, TÜRBÖWITCH hit the road with Swedish heavy metal titans Enforcer, taking their explosive live energy to even wider European audiences.

Hopelessly addicted to fast riffs, unholy noise, and loud parties, TÜRBÖWITCH continue to thrive in the filth and fury of the underground metal scene.

Line-up:

Botond “Khäosz Bringer” Kasper – Drums, Vocals (Backing)
Péter “Mr. Fireball” Tóth – Guitars (Rhythm), Vocals (Backing)
Valdemár “Välde” Volcsánszky – Bass
Zsolt “Kommandante Klit” Harsányi – Guitars (Lead), Vocals (Backing)
Zsolt “Zslöd” Lédeczi – Vocals (Lead)

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https://www.youtube.com/@turbowitch4489
https://www.facebook.com/turbowitch666
https://turbowitch666.bandcamp.com/

URLUK Unveil New Single ‘The Last Watch’ from Upcoming Album

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Italian band URLUK unveil their new single “The Last Watch”, the second preview from their upcoming album “Memories in Fade”, set for release on April 10, 2026 via Pest Records.

The track continues the band’s sonic evolution, blending their black-doom roots with ’90s alternative rock influences, ambient undertones and a host of new textures. With this single, URLUK reaffirm their ability to transform their music into a dense, emotionally charged narrative, giving a first taste of the complex atmospheres of “Memories in Fade” .

Following the atmospheric and introspective journey of their previous works, this new record marks a clear evolution in the band’s sound, embracing a more sinuous and emotionally driven approach.

“Memories in Fade” expands the band’s black-doom foundation with layers of ’90s alternative rock, ambient textures and neo-folk influences, creating a complex yet cohesive sonic narrative. Unlike conventional song structures, the album seeks a storytelling quality, where each track contributes to a broader, immersive experience while remaining grounded in the project’s artistic identity.

Throughout the album, clean vocals and intense screaming alternate, complementing a diverse palette of riffs that shift from melancholic and brooding to sharp and dynamic. The mood is consistently dark and enveloping, reflecting both personal introspection and the uncertainties of contemporary life. The result is a record that feels cinematic in scope, balancing heaviness and subtlety in equal measure.

Recorded with meticulous attention to atmosphere and texture, “Memories in Fade” represents URLUK’s ongoing exploration of emotional depth within extreme metal. The band continues to intertwine local identity, narrative sensibility, and musical experimentation, offering listeners a journey that is both intimate and expansive.

Tracklist:

01. Angles of Hauntology
02. Lying There
03. Yesterday’s Letters
04. Liminal Vortices
05. The Last Watch

URLUK was formed in July 2020 in Lombardy, Italy. The band’s name refers to a nocturnal bird of prey native to the region, reflecting a strong connection to its territory, an element also expressed visually through booklet photographs taken by the members themselves. Their sound, defined as black doom melancholic metal, merges black metal and doom into a dark and melancholic sonic landscape.

The lineup has remained unchanged since the beginning: M. (screaming and clean vocals, drums; formerly in Black Oath 2006–2010) and U. (clean vocals, guitars, bass, and lyrics), ensuring a coherent and recognizable identity.

The debut EP, “Loss” (2022), released via Black Mass Prayer and later reissued by Depressive Illusion Records, explores the theme of loss as a condition of profound human vulnerability.

The first full-length album, “More” (2023), released by Remparts Productions, represents a natural evolution. Conceptually centered on melancholy as the enduring aftermath of loss, the album expands the band’s sound, from ’90s black metal and doom to ambient and subtle folk influences, while featuring guest contributions from Carlo Altobelli (Vision Deprived, Camposanto, ex-Moral Values), Giovanni (Mindful of Pripyat, Corporal Raid, Henoa), and Luxitan (ex-Gosforth).

Work on a new album began at the end of 2023. Conceived as a sonic journey through memory and dreamlike dimensions, the record blends ’90s alternative rock, ambient, hauntology, neo-folk, and black metal within a vision described as ALT B/L/A/C/K/. Recorded at Orion Recording Studios between 2025 and early 2026, and featuring Francesco Cucinotta (Felis Catus, Sinoath), the album marks a further step in the band’s ongoing artistic evolution.

For fans of: In The Woods…, early Katatonia, Anathema, Woods Of Desolation

https://urluk.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/urluk_official/
https://www.facebook.com/urlukofficial

CRIMSON DAY Unveil First Single & Video ‘False Prophet’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 22, 2026
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Photography by Katri Kallio

After three years of anticipation and a steady rise through the European underground, Tampere’s own Crimson Day is back. Today, the band officially kicks off their next chapter with the release of “False Prophet,” the lead single and music video from their upcoming fourth studio album, Dark Dimension, set for global release on May 22, 2026, via Wormholedeath.

“False Prophet” stands as one of the band’s most direct and powerful tracks to date. Built on heavy riffs, dark atmosphere, and a commanding vocal performance, the song addresses the abuse of faith and the figures who use belief as a tool for control. Its message is clear: question what you are told, trust your own mind, and refuse to follow blindly.

The track highlights Crimson Day’s ability to combine modern heaviness with strong melody and emotional depth. It also offers a first look into the darker and more focused direction of Dark Dimension.

Stream “False Prophet”: orcd.co/falseprophet

About Crimson Day

Formed in Tampere, Crimson Day has built a boundary-pushing sound rooted in heavy metal and enriched with melodic depth and cross-genre influences. Since their 2013 debut and early releases through Iron Shield Records, the band has released three studio albums, multiple acclaimed singles, and high-profile covers of Led Zeppelin, Bonnie Tyler, and Shakira, earning strong international fan response and radio airplay across the USA, Brazil, Germany, France, and beyond.

Crimson Day has performed nearly 100 shows across Finland, Germany, Sweden, and the Baltic region, including tours with Herald and support for Wolf. They have also appeared at major festivals alongside leading acts such as Sonata Arctica, Turmion Kätilöt, Turisas, Reckless Love, and Korpiklaani.

Their fourth studio album, Dark Dimension, set for release in 2026, was mixed by Jussi Kulomaa and mastered by Svante Forsbäck, marking a new milestone in the band’s steady rise and expanding international presence.

Crimson Day is:

Milka Uusitalo – vocals
Ari Balzar – lead guitar
Janne Rantanen – guitar/screams
Jesse ”Kämy” Kämäräinen – bass
Janne Ollikainen – drums/percussions

Follow Crimson Day Online:

www.crimsonday.com
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www.facebook.com/crimson.day.band
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