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W.A.S.P. Announce Ten European “1984 To Headless” 2026 Shows

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W.A.S.P. announces ten European shows as part of the “1984 To Headless” 2026 Tour 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 Band will take the “1984 To Headless” Tour to Europe and the World in 2027.

Tickets and VIP: http://www.WASPnation.com
General on-sale: Friday, MAR 17th

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.

“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!” — Blackie Lawless

W.A.S.P. will be again offering fans VIP tickets to all European shows that give fans a chance to meet Blackie Lawless, get a personal photo with Blackie, autographs, and take part in a very personal Q&A with Blackie. VIP tickets can be purchased at https://waspnation.myshopify.com

“W.A.S.P. – 1984 TO HEADLESS” 2026 TOUR

European Dates

06-24 – Basinfire Festival – Czechia
06-27 – Tons of Rock 2026 – Norway
07-24 – Kuopiorock 2026 – Finland
12-04 – Storm Out Festival – Germany
12-05 – Pott Out Festival – Germany
12-07 – Belgrade, Serbia – Hangar
12-08 – Bucharest, Romania – Arenele Romane
12-09 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Inter Expo Hall
12-11 – Rock Out Festival – Germany
12-12 – Knock Out Festival – Germany

U.S. and Canada Dates

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 @Â AguaÂ Caliente
10-30 – Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
10-31 – Anaheim, CA The Grove

Tickets and VIP: http://www.WASPnation.com

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.

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IVOIRE Premiere New Single ‘Sotto La Cenere’ from Upcoming Debut Album

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Italian post-metal act IVOIRE have unveiled their new single “Sotto La Cenere”, now exclusively premiering via Everything Is Noise, offering a further glimpse into their upcoming debut album “Uragano”, due out on May 8th, 2026.

Balancing tension and release with a refined sense of dynamics, “Sotto La Cenere” highlights the band’s ability to merge post-metal foundations with darker, more visceral edges, reinforcing IVOIRE’s emerging identity as a compelling voice within the contemporary underground.

Stream “Sotto La Cenere” at THIS LOCATION.

With “Uragano”, the band shape a personal expressive language in which a solid post-metal foundation intertwines with an intricate interplay of tension and texture, opening up to further shades that include black metal elements and atmospheric passages. The result is a thick and shadowy sound, oppressive yet never static, capable of suddenly opening into waves of melancholy, rarefied passages and moments of almost contemplative suspension. It is precisely within this unstable balance between impact and fragility, fury and introspection, that the album finds its deepest identity.

“Uragano” was born in December 2021, when Nicolò Lenoci, founder of IVOIRE and, up to that point, the project’s main songwriter, decided to put a series of personal reflections into words. From that intimate yet unavoidable creative urgency, the first embryonic ideas for the songs began to emerge, eventually forming the backbone of the album. The record developed as a process of surfacing, in which inner tensions, visions and emotional fragments gradually took shape as a coherent and lacerating sonic narrative.

From a musical standpoint, the album moves between post-metal, sludge and black metal influences, alternating moments of overwhelming intensity with more rarefied and atmospheric sections. Harsh vocals intertwine with ambient passages and spoken-word moments, feeding a constant contrast between implosion and release, violence and reflection. The concept behind “Uragano” revolves around decay and the exploration of the boundary between destruction and catharsis: an imagery that does not end with the writing of the songs, but also extends into the live dimension, conceived as a natural continuation of the world evoked by the record.

The full-length features, alongside Nicolò Lenoci, Antonio Caggese on vocals and Giovanni Solazzo (Turangalila, Duocane) on drums. Further enriching the album are Fabrizio Cioce (Zolfo), appearing in the outro of “Sotto la Cenere”, and Michael Anthony Foti (Die Sünde), who wrote the lyrics for and performed vocals on “Chimera”. Together, these contributions broaden the album’s emotional scope and reinforce its collective dimension while remaining firmly rooted in a clearly defined artistic vision.

In 2025, the project finally found its definitive line-up with the permanent addition of Sebastiano Liso on guitar, Cipo (The Apulian Blues Foundation) on drums and Francesco Bizzoca (Sürd, A Violet Pine) on bass. This is the line-up with which IVOIRE present themselves today, ready to accompany the release of “Uragano” and bring its full expressive force to the stage.

With “Uragano”, IVOIRE deliver a debut that seeks no compromise: a visceral, bleak and deeply human record that descends into the cracks and turns them into sound.

Tracklist:

01. Le Catene dell’Estro
02. Vetta
03. Tempeste
04. Chimera
05. Sotto La Cenere

For fans of: Amenra, Cult of Luna, Dirge, Year of No Light

Line-up:

Antonio Caggese – Vocals
Nicolò Lenoci – Guitar
Sebastiano Liso – Guitar
Cipo – Drums
Francesco Bizzoca – Bass

Album line-up:

Nicolò Lenoci – Guitar, bass
Antonio Caggese – Vocals
Giovanni Solazzo – Drums

Credits:

• Recording, mixing, mastering: Andrea Lenoci
• Artwork: Camilla Di Bella Vecchi
• Music and lyrics: Nicolò Lenoci
• Saxophone on “Sotto la Cenere”: Fabrizio Cioce (Zolfo)
• Vocals and lyrics on “Chimera”: Michael Anthony Foti (Die Sünde)

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AFTERLIFE Sign with Mascot Records + Share Video for New Single ‘Bad Habits’

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AFTERLIFE — Tyler Levenson (vocals), Andrew McGuire [guitar], Luke Walkinshaw [drums], and Tristan Edwards [bass] — have bad habits and they’re sharing them! The band has just dropped the video for their frenetic and gloriously glitchy new single “Bad Habits.”

“‘Bad Habits’ is about realizing that your behavior or vices are negatively impacting the people around you,” explains Levenson. “It captures the struggle between denial and self-awareness, ultimately becoming a cry for help. As people, we all struggle with life and the unfortunate circumstances it brings. Sometimes the ways we cope, the ways we ‘get by’ can become harmful, not only to ourselves but to those around us.”

He continues, “One of my favorite deliveries in the song takes place in Verse Two, where I intensely describe my battle with denial: ‘Then I put a fake face on, ’cause I’m headed to a place that I gotta get away from / Can you help me get away from all the pain, the doubt, the fear that traps me here?’ The song is a perfect description of how I was feeling on a day-to-day basis at various points in my life.”

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Also, Afterlife were just added to Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida. They will appear on Thursday, May 7.

Upon solidifying their lineup back in the 2017s, the members of Afterlife bonded over influences like Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach as they cultivated their own sound. As a unit, they locked into a groove and dropped the Vicious Cycle EP that same year. Speaking to the excitement around the band, they sold out their very first headline gig: the EP’s release show. Catalyzing their momentum, they hit the studio with producer Zakk Cervini [Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Poppy] and dropped their debut album Breaking Point during 2019.

Pushing forward, they evolved once again with the full-length Part of Me [2021]. Beyond amassing millions of streams, they’ve shared stages with the likes of Ice Nine Kills, From Ashes To New, Crown The Empire, Bury Tomorrow, Rise Of The Northstar, Zero 9:36, and more. Gracing the bills of some of the country’s biggest rock festivals, they’ve ignited Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration Festival (Main Stage), Shiprocked Cruise, and Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Meanwhile, they have received widespread critical acclaim from Alternative Press, Rock Sound, Metal Hammer, Revolver, Loudwire, Substream Magazine, Knotfest, and more.

In 2024, the band independently released their smashing single “Bleed You Dry,” opening the door to a surge virality on TikTok. Afterlife premiered the song live for the first time ever at Welcome To Rockville, and it remains a live staple. Moreover, “Bleed You Dry” quickly piled up north of 15 million collective streams and views.

Renowned for explosive live shows, witnessing one gig was all it took for Mascot Records to sign them in 2025. Shortly after inking their deal, the group hit the studio with producers Zach Jones [Crown The Empire, Nothing More, We Came As Romans, Pop Evil] and Austin Coupe [Papa Roach, The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Below, Moodring].

GÅTE Sign to Season of Mist with New Video Single ‘Sannsiger’ (Ft. Maria Franz)

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GÅTE are one of the most distinct bands to come out of Norway. Starting in the early 2000s, the band broke new ground by mixing Nordic folk tradition and modern rock. In 2002, their debut album entered at #1 on the Norwegian Albums chart and won them the Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Best Newcomer. Following two more successful albums, the band took a hiatus before returning in 2017 to critical acclaim and sold-out performances. They represented Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest and toured throughout Europe in 2025 with Leprous.

As they open a new chapter with Season of Mist, today, Gåte are releasing “Sannsiger”, the first single from their soon-to-be-announced sixth studio album. Featuring Maria Franz from Season of Mist labelmate Heilung, the song sets a decisive tone for what the band has in store. It weaves Hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa into their contemporary sound, threading together into an intense and immersive expression that’s shaped by repetition, tension and ritual movement.

Stream “Sannsiger”: https://orcd.co/gatesannsiger

The video for “Sannsiger” was directed by Maja Holand (@majaholand)

Additional video credits:
Herstory (@herstory_filmproduction) – Film production
Marie Holmboe (@marie.holmboe) – Assistant to the Director
Leo Thorn (@leo.thorn) – Makeup and Styling
Tonje Plur (@tonjueplur) – Costumes

Gåte would like to give special thanks to Elden Røros (@eldenroros) for lending costumes

“Signing with Season of Mist reflects a shared ambition to work without compromise and with a long-term vision for reaching an international audience”, Gåte says. “The title of our new single, ‘Sannsiger’, is a figure who is found in folklore and belief systems across cultures. They are understood as someone who interprets signs, visions and divine messages, in order to foresee what lies ahead. Within the context of this song, they also represent those who dare to speak uncomfortable truths. Throughout history, and still today, such voices have often been silenced, punished or attacked for challenging what others wish to keep hidden”.

“‘Sannsiger’ hit me from the very first moment that I heard it”, Heilung vocalist Maria Franz says. “The song’s raw energy immediately resonated with me. I’ve been a fan of Gåte for many years, so accepting the invitation was a no-brainer. The band were wonderful to work with, and I’m very excited to hear the rest of their upcoming album”.

In anticipation of their upcoming new album, today, Gåte are also announcing a fall headline tour. The tour will bring the band to nine cities across Norway, plus one date in Istanbul, Turkey. During this ten date run, they will perform “Sannsiger”, along with other new songs and fan favorites from their celebrated discography.

Gåte Concerts 2026

October 23 – Trondheim, Norway @ Havet [TICKETS]
October 30 – Drammen, Norway @ Union [TICKETS]
October 31 – Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene [TICKETS]
November 5 – Haugesund, Norway @ Høvleriet [TICKETS]
November 6 – Stavanger, Norway @ Folken [TICKETS]
November 7 – Bergen, Norway @ Verftet [TICKETS]
November 12 – Skien, Norway @ Parkbiografen [TICKETS]
November 13 – Moss, Norway @ Verket Scene [TICKETS]
November 14 – Hamar, Norway @ Festiviteten [TICKETS]
November 21 – Istanbul, Turkey @ IF Performance [TICKETS]

Gåte are also performing an acoustic set at Castlefest in the Netherlands on August 1, plus another acoustic set as special guests for Wardruna at the Nordic Night event in Oslo on June 13.

Gåte (acoustic) at Castlefest 2026
Saturday, August 1 – Lisse, Netherlands [TICKETS]

Gåte (acoustic) at Nordic Night
Saturday, June 13 – Grefsenkollen, Norway (with Wardruna, Mari Boine, Sara Parkman + Aeverstaden) [TICKETS]

Rooted in the intersection of Nordic folk tradition and contemporary rock, Gåte have spent over two decades developing a sound that feels both ancient and fiercely present. Drawing on centuries-old ballads, oral traditions and traditional vocal forms, the band transform these sources into music that is physical, emotionally direct and unmistakably their own.

“Gåte have been drawing from traditional music and transforming it with modern means into something new right from their beginning”, Metal Hammer writes.

Rather than treat tradition as a fixed reference, Gåte approach it as a living force. Old material is not preserved for its own sake, but reworked and recontextualized, allowing it to resonate with contemporary urgency and relevance.

“Our music comes from a place where tradition is not something fixed, but something alive” the band says. “We draw from old sources because they still speak to us, and because they allow us to express something honest and human today.”

Lineup
Gunnhild Sundli
Magnus Børmark
Jon Even Schärer
Mats Paulsen
Arn Andersson Todal

Recording Lineup for “Sannsiger”
Gunnhild Sundli – Vocals
Magnus Børmark – Nyckelharpa, Percussion, Programming, Background Vocals
Jon Even Schärer – Drums, Percussion, Synthesizers, Background Vocals,
Mats Paulsen – Electric bass
Arent Todal – Hardanger fiddle
Kristian Fanavoll Tvdet – Synthesizers, Programming
John Stenersen – Nyckelharpa

Guest musicians
Maria Franz – Vocals
Kristian Fanavall Tvedt – Synthesizers, Programming

Songwriting credits
Music by Magnus Børmark, Gunnhild Sundli, Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt, Jon Even Schärer
Lyrics by Magnus Børmark, Gunnhild Sundli, Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt

Recording credits
Recorded at Kulturläven and Øra Studio in Trondheim, Norway

Production credits
Produced by Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt and Magnus Børmark
Mixed and Mastered by Jacob Hansen

Follow Gåte
Website : https://www.xn--gte-ula.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Gaateband/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gaate_official/?hl=en
Bandcamp : https://gaate.bandcamp.com/music
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/gate-official
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/G%C3%A5temusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YxkGgMvqCQA75aFpy6524
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/g%C3%A5te/73355577
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B001ESPU2U/g%C3%A5te

SELF DECEPTION Release New Single ‘DON’T B E L O N G’ with Music Video

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Sweden’s modern metal frontrunners SELF DECEPTION dropped the new single “DON’T B E L O N G”, ahead of their upcoming Napalm Records debut album One Of Us, out on May 15, 2026. With “DON’T B E L O N G”, SELF DECEPTION showcase their range through a combination of hauntingly beautiful melodies, multifaceted vocal performance, and a heavy rhythm section that drives this sentimental modern rock anthem.

The new track delivers a powerful message about breaking cycles, parting ways, and the importance of self-preservation.

Vocalist Andreas Clark comments:
”‘DON’T B E L O N G’ is deeply personal, reflecting my battle with addiction and mental health. It’s a reminder of a darkness I never want to revisit. By turning my toughest times into music, I hope to connect with others facing similar struggles and let them know they are not carrying this alone”

Known for their fiery fusion of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock, SELF DECEPTION have shared stages with the likes of Electric Callboy, Danko Jones, and Adept since their 2009 debut, while racking up millions of streams and video views – including their viral 2022 hit, “Fight Fire With Gasoline”, with tens of millions of streams. Written on the road during the heaviest touring of SELF DECEPTION’s career so far, One Of Us is a cohesive album full of character, made for the stage – and the pit!

SELF DECEPTION about One Of Us:
“One Of Us is our new album, inspired by life on the road and the energy of the live stage. Touring so much has put us in a kind of ‘live bubble’, and that feeling runs through the songwriting. The album revolves around outsidership and the desire to belong. On tour, we meet many lost and lonely people, all seeking a few hours of escape where they can disappear into a rock show. With One Of Us, we want everyone to feel part of something bigger, to feel like one of us.”

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From massive pit churners to creative storylines and choruses full of hit potential, the energy on One Of Us is unmatched. The band has a busy festival summer following the album’s release, so fans will get the first chance to experience these new tracks live at several major European rock and metal festivals. With One Of Us, SELF DECEPTION is ready to push contemporary rock to the next level! The album will be available digitally and in several physical formats, with cover artwork created by Alex Tillbrook, who is well known for his work on the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things”, as well as for collaborations with artists such as Metallica, Blink-182, and Sleep Token.

Bone-crushing album-opener and title track “ONE OF US” takes no prisoners, unleashing the heavy modern metal side of the Swedish powerhouse: fusing relentless hardcore energy, in-your-face lyrics, and high-voltage attitude, the track hits with unstoppable force. Following track “TIME’S UP” features an absolute hit chorus, fresh hooks and high-energy instrumentals, while emotional “DON’T B E L O N G” addresses the difficult themes of addiction and mental health battles – the combination of hauntingly beautiful melodies, multifaceted vocal performance and heavy rhythm section carry this sentimental track. Further highlights on SELF DECEPTION’s new 11-track offering include “THE WEDDING” and “BREAK!”, with its heavy-hitting drums, electronic influences and yet another irresistible sing-along chorus. “ENTERTAINED” delivers one of the heaviest breakdowns on the album, before “GODDAMN ME” brings the record to a powerful close.

One Of Ustracklisting:

ONE OF US
TIME’S UP
WAKE UP
DON’T B E L O N G
DEATH OF ME
BREAK!
THE WEDDING
KETAMINE COWBOY
BLAME
ENTERTAINED
GODDAMN ME

SELF DECEPTION Live

Festival Summer 2026
02.05.26 NO – Kopervik / Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
04.06.26 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock Festival
12.06.26 NL – Leeuwarden / Into the Grave Festival
13.06.26 UK – Castle Donington / Download Festival
01.07.26 ES – Viveiro / Resurrection Fest
17.07.26 AT – Leoben / Area 53 Festival
18.07.26 CZ – Vizovice / Masters of Rock
06.08.26 SE – Trosa / Trosa Galejet
07.08.26 SE – Nynäshamn / Nynäs Kalaset
13.08.26 DE – Sulingen / Reload Festival
15.08.26 NL – Eindhoven / Dynamo Metal Fest

Nordic Tour 2026
Joining Amaranthe & Ankor
15.10.26 SE – Huskvarna / Folkets Park
16.10.26 SE – Lund / Mejeriet
17.10.26 SE – Göteborg / Filmstudion
18.10.26 SE – Örebro / Frimis Salonger
20.10.26 SE – Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
22.10.26 NO – Stavanger / Folken
23.10.26 NO – Bergen / USF Verftet
24.10.26 NO – Trondheim / Havet
25.10.26 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
27.10.26 SE – Falun / Magasinet
28.10.26 SE – Umeå / Väven
30.10.26 FI – Seinäjoki / Rytmikorjaamo
31.10.26 FI – Tampere / Tavara-asema
01.11.26 FI – Jyväskylä / Tanssisali Lutakko
03.11.26 LV – Riga / Spelet
04.11.26 LT – Vilnius / Menu Fabrikas Loftas
06.11.26 FI – Turku / Logomo
07.11.26 FI – Lahti / Metalli Mössö

SELF DECEPTION are:
Erik Ingels Graham – Drums
Andreas Clark – Vocals
Ronny Westphal – Guitar
Patrik Carlberg Hallgren – Bass

SELF DECEPTION online:
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FACEBOOK
TIKTOK
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

JOHNNY KELLY & DAN LORENZO Discuss New Cover Album “Completely Covered In Black”

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Matt Hart dives deep with guitarist Dan Lorenzo and drummer Johnny Kelly in a conversation that pulls no punches and reveals the inner workings of Patriarchs In Black. Watch the video interview below.

This episode explores the creation of their powerful new covers album “Completely Covered In Black” and the bold decisions behind its tracklist. Dan and Johnny break down why they chose to cover the obscure Black Sabbath instrumental “Supertzar” and how they approached reimagining Peter Gabriel’s “Games Without Frontiers” as the only non-metal track in the mix.

The conversation pushes further into the band’s creative process, focusing on their consistent use of a rotating but familiar lineup of vocalists. Dan and Johnny explain how they match each singer to the right track and maintain cohesion across releases. They reflect on their 2025 release “Home” and how it reconnects them with their doom metal roots, drawing influence from their past work while continuing to evolve their sound. Their chemistry stands out as they explain how they manage to release a full-length album nearly every year without sacrificing quality or vision. Matt steers the discussion toward the realities of today’s music industry, and the challenges artists face when trying to build momentum with each new release. Johnny and Dan share their perspective on the financial pressures that come with being in a modern band and what it takes to keep pushing forward. The conversation remains honest and grounded as they examine the shifting landscape of music consumption and what it means for bands trying to stay relevant and sustainable. Johnny also opens up about his latest project Sun Don’t Shine, featuring former Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey and members of Crowbar. The episode closes with a thoughtful look at the legacy of Type O Negative, including the discovery of unreleased material and the possibility of future tribute shows honoring Peter Steele. This is a must-watch episode for fans who want real insight, real stories, and a deeper understanding of the music they love.