BAD WOLVES Announce Fall 2026 Tour with SKILLET

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Multi-platinum and chart-topping hard rock outfit BAD WOLVES issued their new single and music video “Paint It Red ” via Better Noise Music at the top of the summer. It served as the band’s first release of 2026 and the opening salvo for new singer KILLBOY (Sara Skinner), who made her fiery debut as the band’s new vocalist with the track.

Listen to “Paint It Red’ here. Watch the video here.

Today, the band has announced it will support SKILLET on the band’s forthcoming Fall 2026 headline tour. Escape the Fate are also set to appear. The trek will serve as Killjoy’s live debut in her new role as front woman, as well. Prepare for her to join her bandmates in laying waste to stages across the U.S. It’s a live baptism you won’t want to miss, as it also marks the live debut of “Paint It Red” and Killboy putting her stamp on fan-favorites and the band’s catalog of hits.

“I’m stoked that our first tour together will be with Skillet and Escape the Fate,” enthuses Killboy. “John, AJ, Derek, and I are ready to get out there and bring this new era of Bad Wolves to the stage along with some of the songs you’ve known and loved over the years. I can’t wait to finally meet the Wolves!”

BAD WOLVES’ bold new era will showcase performances that signal a fresh evolution of their sound. The tour package will deliver a dynamic collision of legacy and reinvention, uniting two of today’s most formidable forces in rock. Expect high energy, massive hooks, and a set of shows built for both longtime fans and a new generation.

BAD WOLVES ON TOUR: 
WITH SKILLET + ESCAPE THE FATE:
09/30—Schenectady, NY—Proctors Theatre
10/02—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
10/03—Montclair, NJ—The Wellmont Theater
10/04—Huntington, NY—The Paramount
10/07—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/08—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/10—Grand Rapids, MI—GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/11—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
10/12—Pittsburgh, PA—Citizens Live at The Wylie
10/14—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
10/16—Minneapolis, MN—Uptown Theater
10/17—Milwaukee, WI—Landmark Credit Union Live
10/18—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse Omaha
10/20—Kansas City, MO—The Midland Theatre
10/22—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium
10/23—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union Event Center
10/26—Airway Heights, WA—Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest
10/27—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre
10/30—Wheatland, CA—Hard Rock Live Sacramento
10/31—Inglewood, CA—YouTube Theater
11/01—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
11/05—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
11/06—San Antonio, TX—The Aztec Theatre
11/10—Orlando, FL—House of Blues

BAD WOLVES ARE:
Derek Bolman — Bass
AJ Rebollo — Guitar
Sara “Killboy” Skinner — Vocals 
John Boecklin — Drums

Regarding the song, KILLBOY states, “‘Paint It Red’ is about being unafraid to tear everything down and start over — again and again if that’s what it takes. With blood, sweat, and tears, every single time. To live authentically and follow your heart, you have to be willing to rebuild when something no longer serves who you are. You can’t be afraid of change, failure, or starting from scratch. Sometimes growth means letting go of what you’ve built so you can create something even better. ‘Paint It Red’ is about having the courage to burn away what’s holding you back and the strength to begin again.”

Boecklin elaborated, “‘Paint It Red’ is a metaphor for those moments in life when being polite, diplomatic, or even democratic, no longer works. Not all the time. Not often. But there comes a point when enough is enough. There are moments when it’s time to stop asking for permission and start making decisions for yourself. To do what you want to do, regardless of the consequences. Even if it’s the wrong decision, at least it’s yours. Then you live with it. Burn it down. Tear it apart. Cause some chaos if that’s what needs to happen. There’s something freeing about reaching that point — when you know it’s time to sound the alarm and let everyone know to back the fuck off. ‘Paint It Red’ is about taking control, owning your choices, and refusing to let anyone else dictate your path.”

Indeed, art is imitating life on “Paint It Red.”

Stay tuned for a whole lot more from Bad Wolves soon. This only the beginning of their next chapter.

ABOUT BAD WOLVES:
BAD WOLVES continue to break all of the rules, merging mind-numbing riffs and rhythms with massive, stadium-size melodies. This uncanny fusion of finesse and fire has quietly cemented the Nashville-based band as a multi-platinum powerhouse. Founded by John Boecklin in 2018, the quartet show sno signs of stopping or slowing down, either. Thus far, they have garnered a 3x-Platinum single and two Gold singles in addition to scoring 6 No. 1 entries at radio and gathering billions of streams. Beyond acclaim from Billboard, Outburn, Loudwire, and more, the group has stood out as a presence versatile enough to collaborate with either Daughtry or Ice Nine Kills. Beyond touring with Papa Roach, Volbeat, Hollywood Undead, and more, they have sold out successive headline tours. Welcoming KILLBOY on the microphone in 2026, they blow the hinges off on their next era with the new single “Paint It Red” — with much more to come.

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CARBELLION Break the Cage w/ New ‘I Don’t Want to Be Your Dog’ Music Video & Single

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Southeastern Wisconsin heavy rock veterans Carbellion have officially unleashed their intense new music video for “I Don’t Want To Be Your Dog”, directed by Kenny Boufadene of Studio Meltdown. Filmed on location at the Dogs 2 Dog Tags charity training facility in Plymouth, Wisconsin, the video delivers a striking visual metaphor for personal liberation, transformation, and breaking away from destructive habits. The song examines the exhaustion that comes with performing for others at the expense of self-respect. Kellenberger confronts the performative expectations often tied to the rock lifestyle, highlighting the exact moment an artist chooses self-preservation over cheap, reckless entertainment.

“I Don’t Want to Be Your Dog” is the first of three music videos from the band’s upcoming full-length album This Is Our Style, which will be released on November 13, 2026 via rock and metal record label Eclipse Records.

Formed in 2004, Carbellion has built a durable legacy across the American underground through relentless touring, clearly raising them to the caliber of legendary acts like Corrosion of Conformity, Monster Magnet, and Clutch. Fresh off the heels of their 2023 album Weapons of Choice (also released via Eclipse Records), this new visual project reinforces why the Wisconsin quintet remains a vital, uncompromising force in modern heavy music.

“We felt that choosing this song as the first single was a great way to introduce the new album to everyone with our up-tempo rock n’ roll style and high energy delivery.” explains vocalist Cameron Kellenberger. “We’ve always liked the training facility at Dogs 2 Dog Tags as it’s a big room with a giant American flag displayed where they train rescued and donated dogs, giving them to veterans diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety. As most know, we herald our self-defined style as American Heavy Rock so it just felt right to be standing directly in front of a giant American flag. Also, filming myself in a manic state inside a dog cage serves as a visual nod to several themes that have long been part of the band’s identity, while also tying metaphorically to the song itself. At a high level, the lyrics explore the idea of outgrowing the need to be the center of attention and entertainment for others through reckless, self-destructive behavior. To reinforce those themes visually, we used dramatic lighting to create deep shadows throughout many of the shots. Kenny from Studio Meltdown then applied heavy, dirt-style filters during the editing process, giving the video a gritty, raw atmosphere that perfectly complements the song’s message and sound.”

Coverart by Chris Schultz

This Is Our Style is the highly-anticipated new full-length album by Southeastern Wisconsin heavy rock veterans Carbellion, and it is set to drop on November 13, 2026. This massive eleven-track collection marks a bold new chapter for the band, delivering their signature blend of desert rock, stoner sludge, and traditional heavy rock. Following up on their acclaimed 2023 release Weapons of Choice through Eclipse Records, the group has spent over two decades forging an original path in the American underground music scene. The album structure consists of ten hard-hitting original compositions alongside a compelling cover of the classic track “Open Up Your Eyes” by alternative rock band Tonic. The first major standout is “I Don’t Want to Be Your Dog,” an introspective track that examines the dark side of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. The thunderous title track, “This Is Our Style,” serves as an absolute sonic mission statement for the Wisconsin quintet, defining the core identity of the band, celebrating their mutual love for fast hot rods, loud amplification, and the adrenaline rush that comes from pushing both elements to the absolute limit. Finally, the aggressive track “Get Down” acts as a thematic spiritual successor to the song “Barfight” from their previous album, Weapons of Choice (2023, Eclipse Records). This Is Our Style was produced by Carbellion and Chris Djuricic (Nonpoint, Soil, Jungle Rot) at Belle City Sound, and mastered by Andy VanDette (Beastie Boys, Porcupine Tree, Rush) at Evolve Mastering, and the album cover art was created by Chris Schultz. It is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.

Pre-Save or Pre-Order This Is Our Style at this location.

This Is Our Style track listing
01.       I Don’t Want To Be Your Dog
02.       What You Want
03.       This Is Our Style
04.       Open Up Your Eyes
05.       Get Down
06.       Doom Cult
07.       Seaworthy
08.       Currency In Agony
09.       Pound For Pound
10.       Westerns
11.       Dire Wolf Straights

About CARBELLION:
Carbellion is a heavy rock band hailing from Southeastern Wisconsin. Formed in 2004, the group performs a high-octane heavy rock sound that blends elements of heavy rock and desert stoner sludge metal into a distinct, radio-ready identity.

Carbellion is Brandon Bauer (guitar), Cameron Kellenberger (vocals), Brent Nimz (drums), Jamie Damrow (lead guitar), and Steve Sheppard (bass guitar).

TRANSATLANTIC RADIO Unveil New Video for ‘Fever Dream’

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Transatlantic Radio, the international AOR supergroup based in Los Angeles, are pleased to unveil the new single and official video, “Fever Dream”, taken from their debut album “Midnight Transmission”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. 

Victor Brodén commented: “Our first single from our album “Midnight Transmission” showed a more aggressive, heavy side of the band, and the second single featured a much happier party atmosphere, and now we couldn’t be more excited for our third single “Fever Dream” to showcase a more restrained, sensitive, polished, and sexy side of the band. The song is a 6-minute escape from reality into a dream-like state of slow, synth driven AOR. From the dramatic intro that starts the song and transports the listener through a portal into a slow, neon-soaked dreamscape, to the very sensual ending guitar solo, it’s a journey as much as it is a song.”

“It is one of the songs on this album that took us the longest time to make and we could not be any prouder of the end result. Even though it was released independently previously, we hope that newer fans of the band will love this song, and we hope that the fans who have been with us for a while will rediscover the song”, he added. “Fever Dream” features a truly stunning music video, shot and directed by world-renowned glamour and Rock photographer Anneli Adolfsson in Las Vegas.”

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Brodén stated: “The completion of this album is a love letter to the music that shaped my life, musically and otherwise. The guys in this band took what was a casual idea and turned it into something beyond my wildest dreams. Mattias Osbäck is truly one of the greatest rock voices of this generation with a rough edge that brings our big, sweeping melodies to life and gives them attitude”.

“RJ Ronquillo, on lead guitar, is a legend in his own right and a role model for guitarists around the world as well as one of the world’s most watched six-string heroes with his YouTube channel”, he continued. “His work on this album makes me grin ear to ear. Chris Reeve on drums is one of the most sought-after touring drummers in the world right now, and a bass player’s dream come true. Him agreeing to join this project is still mind boggling to me. Fred Kron on keyboards, my partner in production for this project, is nothing short of a wizard. There would be no Transatlantic Radio without his invaluable input, otherworldly mixes, and his ability to sprinkle magic dust on all of these songs. This is the band I could never have imagined being in growing up, and this is the record I always dreamed of making”.

An inspired celebration of classic AOR with a fresh, modern pulse, “Midnight Transmission” marks the official album debut of Transatlantic Radio, a truly international band founded by Victor Brodén, a Swedish-born bassist and producer now based in Los Angeles. 

Conceived during the isolation of the 2020 lockdown, the project was born out of a desire to bring timeless melodic rock back into the spotlight – with a lineup as global as their sound.
Fronted by powerhouse Swedish vocalist Mattias Osbäck and featuring American guitarist R.J. Ronquillo (known for his work with Ricky Martin, Santana, Stevie Wonder, and Stone Sour), the band blends European sensibility with American fire. 

The lush keyboards of Fred Kron – who had his work featured in Anchorman 2 and High School Musical 2, and longtime member of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! band – add cinematic depth and vintage flair. Behind the kit is Chris Reeve, drummer for Filter and Avril Lavigne, whose dynamic style gives the album its drive and precision. At the center of it all is Brodén himself, anchoring the songs with groove, vision, and a deep understanding of the genre’s melodic soul.

Following a string of well-received singles and video releases, Transatlantic Radio made their live debut at the Malmö Melodic Festival 2024, where their sound and presence confirmed that this is more than just a studio project – it’s a band with heart, muscle, and chemistry.
Musically, “Midnight Transmission” is a love letter to the 80’s giants of the genre – Foreigner, Toto, Danger Danger, Starship – but it’s no nostalgia act. Each track balances polish with punch, fusing massive choruses, slick arrangements, and emotionally charged performances with crisp, contemporary production. 

Packed with arena-ready anthems, the album showcases a band fully aware of their influences, yet unafraid to carve their own path forward. “Midnight Transmission” is more than a debut – it’s a statement: melodic rock is alive, and Transatlantic Radio is here to carry the signal.

“Midnight Transmission” Tracklist:

1.    That’s What You Get (For Falling In Love)    
2.    City Of Angels
3.    Wide Awake    
4.    Fever Dream    
5.    The Good Times
6.    First To Be The Last
7.    All For You
8.    Against All The Odds
9.    Born To Rise

Line Up:
Mattias Osbäck – Lead and background vocals
RJ Ronquillo – Guitar 
Victor Brodén – Bass 
Fred Kron – Keyboards 
Chris Reeve – Drums 

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FERVENCE to Release “Constructs” Full-Length on October 16th, New Video / Single ‘Zenith’ Now Playing

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Texas-based progressive metalcore outfit and recent Metal Blade Records signees FERVENCE will release their Constructs full-length October 16th.

Inspired by bands like Deftones, Architects, and Silent Planet, the FERVENCE sound is an ethereal blend of harsh and lush, navigating between moments of sheer aggression and poignant vulnerability. Formed in 2019 in Reno, Nevada as guitarist Trent Odneal’s solo project, FERVENCE released its debut full-length, Ghost, in 2020. The recording was called an “emotionally laden and hard-hitting record that contemplates what it is to be human.”

The band reemerged in 2023 with vocalist Stevie B. at the helm, bringing her unique brand of aggression to the project. FERVENCE toured the West Coast, continuing to build their local following in Reno opening for the likes of Otep, Left To Suffer, and Gideon, and releasing four singles that would make up their second offering, an EP titled Realm//One which was praised for “breaking so many rules in metal.“

On Constructs, the quintet’s Metal Blade debut, FERVENCE delivers eleven dynamic songs that explore, both musically and lyrically, deeply personal experiences surrounding life, death, emotion, and relationships.Now based in Austin, Texas, the band spent 2025 crafting their most fully realized songs to date. Writing post-Ghost, Odneal made a conscious effort to leave more space for the vocals to explore melodies and focused on composition, mood, song structure, and building up to big choruses.

Produced by Odneal and guitarist Austin Bentley and mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren, Constructs features callbacks to the Ghost album, both inconspicuous and conspicuous. “As we have grown together and individually, so have our views on existence and the concepts discussed. Constructs,” Odneal explains, “is a refinement of our ability to convey some of these thoughts in a more generally relatable way, while also adding a bit more insight on other tangential topics.”

Songs like lead single, “Zenith,” address the emotions around prolonged health struggles, and feeling like “being a prisoner in your own body.”

Stevie further elaborates, “The lyrics were inspired by the feelings of hopelessness and depression that come with prolonged health struggles. Dealing with health challenges in your own life, seeing people you love struggle, and just feeling like there is no way out and nothing will ever get better.“

Constructs features 3D artwork by Billelis which captures lyrical themes, while standing on its own as an iconic work of art. “The idea that our identities, relationships, ambitions, and experiences, though beautiful, are ultimately constructs that eventually collapse was something we wanted reflected in the imagery itself,” notes Bentley. “Like the songs themselves, the artwork brings an ominous and almost mythological quality to bear.“

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/fervence

Constructs Track Listing:
01. Pathways
02. Oculum
03. Interwoven
04. Miasma
05. Maelstrom
06. The Things We Can’t See
07. Zenith
08. Ghost II
09. Ascension
10. Providence
11. Constructs

FERVENCE Live:
9/02/2026 Ren’s Den – Albuquerque, NM
9/03/2026 Hardyville Tavern – Bullhead City, AZ
9/04/2026 The Alpine – Reno, NV w/ Beauty Is Betrayal
9/05/2026 Titanfest – Sacramento, CA w/ Beauty Is Betrayal
9/06/2026 Brick & Mortar Music Hall – San Francisco, CA w/ Beauty Is Betrayal
9/09/2026 Rockafairy – Medford, OR w/ Beauty Is Betrayal
9/10/2026 TBA – Albany, OR w/ Beauty Is Betrayal
9/11/2026 Dante’s – Portland, OR w/ Beauty Is Betrayal
9/12/2026 Ray’s Golden Lion – Richland, WA w/ Beauty Is Betrayal
9/13/2026 Real Art – Tacoma, WA w/ Beauty Is Betrayal
9/15/2026 9th Street Parallel – Boise, ID
9/16/2026 Black Lung Society – Ogden, UT
9/17/2026 Wagon Wheel – Colorado Springs, CO
9/18/2026 The Red Zone – Lubbock, TX
9/19/2026 PT Event Center – Abilene, TX

w/ Enthronement:
10/16/2026 Ruins – Dallas, TX
10/17/2026 The Pit – Lafayette, LA
10/18/2026 Atmosphere – Loganville, GA
10/19/2026 Cannonball – Raleigh, NC
10/20/2026 The Milestone Club – Charlotte, NC
10/21//2026 Banditos – Richmond, VA
10/22/2026 Morsbergers Tavern – Catonsville, MD
10/23/2026 The Parlour- Providence, RI
10/24/2026 Bar Freda – Brooklyn, NY
10/25/2026 The Cantab Underground – Boston, MA
10/28/2026 Photo City Music Hall – Rochester, NY
10/31/2026 Fubar Lounge – St. Louis, MO
11/01/2026 Bricks – Tyler, TX

FERVENCE:
Stevie B. – vocals
Trent Odneal – guitar, programming
Jon Daniels – bass
Austin Bentley – guitar, programming
Chris Tufino – drums

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W.A.S.P. Announe “1984 To Headless” 2026 North America Tour with Special Guests KK’s PRIEST

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W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their first four albums.

“1984 To Headless”, the Fall 2026 North American Tour, W.A.S.P. returns Playing Live in the U.S. and Canada, paying tribute to their 1st Four Albums… Live!

Selected Hits from W.A.S.P.’s 1st Four Albums promise to create a True Rock ‘N Roll Spectacle complete with a Live Stage Show bringing those Albums Alive for the 1st… and Only Time.

The 1st Five Years of Artist’s Careers most always determine what their legacy will be if they go on to greatness, or be remembered as a footnote in music history.

W.A.S.P. cemented their place in the Rock History in those 1st Five Years with their iconic first album in 1984, followed the next year with “The Last Command”, “Inside the Electric Circus” in 1987 and capped with the their Greatest yet, “The Headless Children” in 1989.

In their Fabled 44 year history W.A.S.P. have been pioneers of Shock Rock, Psycho Drama and Live Spectacles that are now Legendary in the World of Rock.

The Band will take the “1984 To Headless” Tour to Europe and the World in 2027.

“It’s hard to express the genuine excitement I’m feeling in describing the “1984 To Headless” U.S. Tour. Playing those songs from those 1st Four Albums in a combined package like this is something we’ve never attempted before. In addition to the songs, the entire Stage Show will look like the Album Covers from those Records will Come Alive… right right before your eyes!

Complete with all the History and Bombastic Live Presentations that’s made this Band one of the great Live Bands in the Theatrical Rock World. When elements of those Album Covers start to come alive, right on the stage before the people it’s gonna be something they’ll not soon forget!

I’m also equally thrilled to bring K. K.’s Priest and those iconic Hit’s onboard for all the Fall 2026 U. S. Shows. Both Bands… together… on the same stage… on the same night… where do I get my ticket?

It’s gonna make the “1984 To Headless” Tour one for The Rock Ages”!” — Blackie Lawless

“Great news! KK’S PRIEST is going to be returning to the US and Canada this September and October 2026! We will be teaming up together with metal legends W.A.S.P. and with over 40 shows, this is going to be an epic metal and steel tour featuring lots of Priest classics! We look forward to seeing you all again very soon so please get on board early, we do not want you to miss this one.” — K.K. Downing
 
W.A.S.P. will be again offering fans VIP tickets that give fans a chance to meet Blackie Lawless, get a personal photo with Blackie, autographs, a W.A.S.P. traveling museum with new items added since the last U.S. tour, and take part in a very personal Q&A with Blackie. Don’t wait to get your VIP ticket, VIP tickets are already SOLD OUT in Clearwater, FL, Las Vegas, NV and Los Angeles, CA. VIP tickets can be purchased at https://waspnation.myshopify.com

“W.A.S.P. -1984 TO HEADLESS”

09-10 – El Cajon, CA The Magnolia
09-11 – Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
09-12 – Riverside, CA Fox Performing Arts Center
09-13 – Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theater
09-14 – Santa Fe, NM Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
09-16 – Austin, TX Emos
09-17 – Tulsa, OK Tulsa Theater
09-18 – Dallas, TX House Of Blues
09-19 – San Antonio, TX Aztec Theater
09-20 – Houston, TX House Of Blues
09-22 – Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckard Hall
09-23 – Daytona, FL Peabody Auditorium
09-24 – Jacksonville, FL Florida Theater
09-25 – Raleigh, NC The Ritz
09-26 – Jim Thorpe, PA Penn’s Peak
09-27 – Portland, ME Aura
09-29 – Boston, MA House Of Blues
09-30 – Hampton, NH Hampton Beach Casino
10-01 – Wallington, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre
10-02 – New York, NY The Palladium
10-03 – Carteret, NJ Carteret Performing Arts Center
10-05 – Montreal, QC Mtelus
10-06 – Ottawa, ON Hard Rock Casino
10-07 – Pickering, ON Pickering Casino Resort
10-09 – Des Plaines, IL Des Plaines Theater
10-10 – St Charles, IL Arcada Theater
10-11 – St Charles, IL Arcada Theater
10-13 – Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre
10-14 – Harrisburg, PA Capitol City Music Hall
10-15 – Cleveland, OH Agoura Theater
10-16 – Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater
10-17 – Green Bay, WI EPIC Event Center
10-19 – Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre
10-21 – Edmonton, AB Midway Music Hall
10-22 – Calgary, AB The Palace Theater
10-23 – Coquitlam, BC Great Canadian Casino Vancouver – SOLD OUT
10-24 – Coquitlam, BC Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
10-25 – Seattle, WA Moore Theater
10-27 – San Jose, CA San Jose Civic
10-29 – Rancho Mirage, CA The Show @ Agua Caliente
10-30 – Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
10-31 – Anaheim, CA The Grove

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About W.A.S.P.
Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small venues of Los Angeles California, and later to the numerous countries worldwide that banned these Winged Assassins from performing live, the Band’s unique style of Shock and Rock caused Religious organizations, Local City Councils, Parliaments, and the Washington D.C. Senate to hold hearings in an effort to bar this group from selling records and trashing stages everywhere they played.
 
The band’s founding member, frontman Blackie Lawless, has led the group as its lead vocalist and primary songwriter since its beginning. His unique brand of visual, social and political comment took the group to worldwide heights and sold millions of records alongside a legacy of sold out shows across the globe for 4 decades.

About KK’s Priest
You can’t keep a heavy metal legend down… Although it’s been over a dozen years since guitarist and songwriter K.K. Downing departed Judas Priest, the iconic band he co-founded and played with for 40 years, he was never really going to retire. It was only a matter of time before he reclaimed the spotlight. As his new album title proclaims, The Sinner Rides Again.

K.K. Downing has had metal coursing through his veins from the beginning, starting in the Midlands region of England where Judas Priest was born. He compellingly chronicled his life odyssey in his 2018 autobiography, and his recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame further secures his legacy as a pioneering musician, songwriter and guitarist.
As a founding member of the classic Judas Priest line-up, Downing helped lay the foundation for the heavy metal genre as a whole. His distinct style of playing is easily identifiable, he was part of a six-string duo that complemented and contrasted each other, and they would progress to new levels of excitement. He has taken that ethos and applied it to KK’s Priest with impassioned results.

Fans already excited by KK’s return, will also be elated that KK’s Priest are gearing up for another round of touring in the US and Canada in the fall of 2026 with fellow metal legends W.A.S.P.

For Downing, KK’s Priest is not just a statement of intent. It is a statement of being. His lifelong heavy metal saga continues.

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RICK MONROE & THE HITMEN Release Explosive Live Version of Motörhead’s ‘Ace of Spades’

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Southern rock powerhouse Rick Monroe & The Hitmen unleash their blistering live version of Motörhead’s legendary anthem “Ace of Spades,” available now from their upcoming EP Live From The Asylum via Asylum 1212 Records / TLG / Virgin Music Group.

Recorded live in a raw, one-take performance, Live From The Asylum captures the intensity and unpredictability of the band’s live shows. Rick Monroe & The Hitmen bring their own brand of “Hillbilly Metal” combining Southern rock grit, outlaw attitude and heavy rock power — while honoring the spirit of one of rock’s most iconic songs.

The band’s version of “Ace of Spades” received approval from Lemmy Kilmister, whose uncompromising approach to music continues to inspire generations of artists.

“Lemmy was the definition of authenticity,” says Rick Monroe. “We wanted to honor that attitude and energy while putting our own stamp on a song that means so much to rock fans everywhere.”

The release has also received a major shout out from rock and comedy legends  Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine from “That Metal Show”, longtime champions of hard rock and metal.

Known for their relentless touring schedule and explosive performances, Rick Monroe & The Hitmen have built a loyal following across rock, country, and motorcycle communities. With partnerships including Monster Energy, and Tony Chachere’s, the band continues to prove that independent rock & roll is alive and well.

“Ace of Spades” from Live From The Asylum is available on all streaming platforms.

The Band has also launched a new Exclusive VIP Fan List: https://fans.rickmonroe.com/vip-list

The birth of the Hitmen. For years Rick Monroe has been a solo artist hiring players as needed and doing the Nashville shuffle of interchangeable bands, but during covid everything changed. In 2020, Rick and the band, with Bobby Perkins & Alan Beeler, were set to have an amazing year starting off with a West Coast tour when the world shut down. Instead of everyone going their own way, they all stuck together and started streaming live shows from their basements, garages and living rooms. At the same time Rick and Alan Beeler started a standing Tuesday writing meeting which eventually became the bulk of their current album. Through some mutual friends, Rick met Malcolm Springer and they decided to track a few songs and see how it went. Once in the studio it was obvious that this was quickly becoming more of a band situation and when Malcolm brought Jason Bohl in, the sound finally came together. Rick joked one night about how the band was killing it and bam- someone said “The Hitmen”- and that was that.

Rick Monroe & The Hitmen have long been known for blending heartland rock, classic country, and Southern soul into a sound that feels timeless rather than trendy. With “Our Love,” they reaffirm their place in the Americana and country-rock landscape—delivering a song, and a visual experience, rooted in honesty, nostalgia, and community.

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