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MYRATH Release Second Single ‘The Funeral’ with New Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Tunisian–French metal innovators Myrath release their new single and video ‘The Funeral’ through earMUSIC.

A track that approaches death with surprising brightness and emotional uplift. Instead of darkness, the band delivers a genre-blending anthem that transforms farewell into something empowering and beautiful. A seamless, masterfully crafted piece that feels destined, natural, and utterly breathtaking.

Alongside the single, Myrath present a cinematic new music video that expands the vast world of their upcoming album Wilderness of Mirrors. The production is bold, detailed, and effortlessly monumental.

If you though that 2024’s ‘Karma’ was a big step up in their theatrical desires, just wait until the jaw-dropping brilliance of ‘Wilderness Of Mirrors’ launches itself the public domain!

‘Put simply, and without wishing to be overly melodramatic, this is the most ambitious, most complete and most engaging set that Myrath have produced to date!’ – FIREWORKS (UK)

Access the new single HERE

‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ will be released March 27, 2026 and features 10 brand-new, emotionally charged tracks that continue Myrath’s evolution of blending oriental influences with progressive and power metal. Fans can expect a journey through fantasy and reality, from haunting melodies to thunderous riffs and cinematic arrangements.

To celebrate the release, Myrath will embark on a major European tour starting in April 2026, bringing ‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ to fans across 16 countries.

With millions of views on their cinematic music videos, critically acclaimed albums, and performances at festivals such as Hellfest, Wacken, and Sweden Rock, Myrath continue to captivate audiences worldwide. ‘Wilderness of Mirrors‘ represents the band at their most dynamic and authentic, a milestone in their journey toward becoming one of metal’s most legendary acts.

Pre-orders for ‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ and tickets for the European tour are available now. Don’t miss the next chapter in Myrath’s epic musical journey.

Access the new album HERE.

OBSCURA Announce ‘Stardust 2026 US Tour’ + Japan Shows & Festival Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/RealmOfObscura

German progressive death metal masters, OBSCURA, are set to return to the U.S. this spring for the ‘Stardust Tour.’ The 18-date run begins on March 15th at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, includes key stops in Austin, Philadelphia, and Detroit, and concludes on April 3rd in Roseville, CA. They will be joined by ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS.

OBSCURA‘s Steffen Kummerer comments, “OBSCURA will return to the United States in March and April 2026 as part of the ongoing ‘A Sonication World Tour’ (2025–2027). We look forward to presenting material from the new album alongside a selection of deep cuts that have never been performed live before. Joining us are Allegaeon and Cognitive from the United States—both leading forces in modern technical and progressive death metal—and Dutch avant-garde thrash unit Cryptosis, completing a powerful and diverse lineup. The ‘Stardust USA 2026’ tour promises an immersive and uncompromising live experience for our North American fans.”

Tickets for the tour are available at https://realmofobscura.com/live.

Confirmed dates for OBSCURA‘s ‘Stardust’ US 2026 tour with ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS are:

03.13.2026  USA  Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky-A-Go-Go
03.14.2026  USA  Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
03.15.2026  USA  El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
03.16.2026  USA  Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
03.17.2026  USA  Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
03.18.2026  USA  Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
03.23.2026  USA  Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
03.24.2026  USA  Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
03.25.2026  USA  Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
03.26.2026  USA  Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music All
03.27.2026  USA  Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
03.28.2026  USA  Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
03.29.2026  USA  Joilet, IL @ The Forge
03.30.2026  USA  Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway
03.31.2026  USA  Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
04.01.2026  USA  Salt Late City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
04.02.2026  USA  Reno, NV @ Club Underground
04.03.2026  USA  Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

Following the U.S. run, OBSCURA  will head to Japan for 5 shows on their ‘The Sun Eater’ 2026 tour with label mates FALLUJAH.

The Sun Eater // Japan 2026
W/ FALLUJAH, DVRK
05.20.2026  JP  Tokyo @ Space Odd
05.21.2026  JP  Tokyo @ Space Odd
05.22.2026  JP  Nagoya @ 3Star Image
05.23.2026  JP  Osaka @ Score Factory
05.24.2026  JP  Hiroshima @ Reed

FESTIVALS 2026
01.10.2026  NL  @ Hedon Zwaar 2026
05.02.2026  IND @ Hammersonic Festival 2026
06.18.2026  FR  @ Hellfest 2026
08.15.2026  IT    @ Frantic Festival 2026
08.29.2026  CZ  @ Brezovska Metalova Noc 19

TESTAMENT Announce Spring 2026 US “Thrash Of The Titans Tour” w/ OVERKILL + DESTRUCTION

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Photo credit: Stephanie Carbal (except Dovas by Mia Demonz)

Iconic Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT‘s triumphant return continues in 2026 with the announcement of their “Thrash of the Titans” world tour landing in the US this coming spring! The trek unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of the new year. 

Commenting on the tour TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy says:

“2026 looks like it is going to start with an explosion with the ‘Thrash of the Titans Tour.’ Joining us will be our Metal Brothers Overkill and Destruction. Our friendship has almost reached 4 decades. This is gonna be a Thrash Metal show you don’t wanna miss!“

OVERKILL’s founding vocalist Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth states: 

“March can’t come soon enough. We are stoked to be part of this killer package, that will lay waste to the States! Let’s get this show on the road!” 

Founding bassist for DESTRUCTION, Marcel “Schmier” Schirmer adds: 

“This is killer news — the THRASH OF THE TITANS tour is finally hitting America! So many fans have been shouting for this, and now it’s happening. The best tours happen when you roll with bands you respect, bands you can raise hell with — and when the bill just hits hard.“

Get your tickets here: https://www.testamentlegions.com/

TESTAMENT’s“Thrash of the Titans” US Tour Dates: 

Mar 14 – Portland, OR – Roseland theater
Mar 15 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Mar 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
Mar 18 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Mar 20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Mar 21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Mar 22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
Mar 24 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
Mar 25 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
Mar 27 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Mar 28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Mar 29 – Reading, PA – Club Reverb
Mar 31 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
Apr 1 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Apr 3 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Apr 4 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
Apr 5 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
Apr 8 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Apr 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Apr 10 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre (No Overkill)

MARILYN MANSON Announces Spring 2026 US Tour Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has extended his “One Assassination Under God Tour” with newly announced spring US shows featuring support from Australian death-pop duo VOWWS.

Following a monumental year of sold out shows around the world, MANSON continues his relentless journey in support of his critically lauded 2024 album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, which features the standout tracks ‘Sacrilegious,’ ‘Raise The Red Flag’ and ‘As Sick As The Secrets Within,’ and is available everywhere via Nuclear Blast Records.

Tickets at https://www.marilynmanson.com/

MARILYN MANSON One Assassination Under God 2026 US Tour Dates:
4/23 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater*
4/25 – Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World*
5/08 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
5/10 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
5/12 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace Theatre
5/13 – Memphis, TN – Graceland Soundstage
5/15 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
10/24 – Fort Worth, TX – Sick New World Texas*
*without VOWWS

THE MUGSHOTS to Release New Album “Gloomy, Eerie And Weird” on April 17th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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The new album by THE MUGSHOTS  “Gloomy, Eerie And Weird” promises to be one of the most eclectic releases of the International scene with its visionary, innovative and exciting musical landscapes spreading Heavy Metal, Dark Horror Rock, Gothic and Post-Punk from every facet of it.

Today we reveal the cover of the album realized by the great and talented artist Gaye Black and the tracklist which is made up of 10 little jewels:

1. Cold Inside
2. The Nameless
3. Empty Park
4. Nuclear Memento
5. Inter Ludus (An Embalmer’s Lullaby Part III)
6. Slow, My Tears
7. Have You Seen It Before
8. Acid Mantra
9. It’s My Time
10. Stalking Theme

The album will be released on April 17th 2026, and can already be ordered in LP, CD and bundle edition at: https://t.ly/7zoYL

“Gloomy, Eerie And Weird” is an incredible work more than anything else for its sound, son of the guitarist Priest’s production and Dan Swanö’s mind-blowing mastering at Unisound Studio, then for the guests from all over the world who indelibly enrich the album (just a few names here: Mario “The Black” Di Donato with his last recordings, Gaye Advert, Enrico Ruggeri, Andy La Rocque, Sakis Tolis, Jim Mutilator, Trevor Sadist, Fredrik Norrman, Tommy Talamanca), and above all for the characteristics of the journey they do in this output which, between darkness, irony and vision, confirms a band with its own identity so unique in the international Rock scene to be incomparable.

The journey has just begun; prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience.

More info:
— MY KINGDOM MUSIC: https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
— THE MUGSHOTS: https://www.facebook.com/themugshots

CLOSE ENEMIES to Rock California And Florida in 2026

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, announced upcoming tour dates in California and Florida under the banner “An Evening with Close Enemies – Live in Concert.” Fans can expect an intimate experience showcasing the band’s undeniable chemistry with a setlist centered around their outstanding and critically acclaimed new songs, along with classic rockers from Aerosmith and The Babys.

The band will be releasing a full length album in March of 2026 through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group.  A limited number of early production CD’s of the forthcoming album are available with purchase of a VIP ticket.

“Close Enemies is getting ready to Rock California and Florida in January 2026, CANT WAIT! Looking forward to being back on my old stomping ground! I want to see some BABY’S fans out there!!” says Tony Brock.

Peter Stroud adds, “We are charged to play for our West Coast friends and fans in these legendary venues! And always fired up to play in hometown Atlanta. Of course, we know Florida always rocks.”

Get the new album on CD before you can buy it with purchase of a VIP ticket to January shows! VIP Upgrade link – https://please.co/products/close-enemies-vip-upgrades

Tour Dates:

1/2 @ The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1/3 @ The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA
1/7 @ Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA
1/9 @ The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA
1/10 @ Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA
1/11 @ The Nile Theater in Bakersfield, CA
1/21 @ Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, GA
1/23 @ Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL
1/24 @ Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1/25 @ Encore Live in Sarasota, FL
1/29 @ MT. Dora Music Hall in Mt. Dora, FL
1/30 @ Ter-Tiniś in Fort Myers, FL

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Instagram – Facebook – TikTok – X

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