Costa Rican thrash metal act ENIAM have released the lyric video for “Don’t You Even Smile”, watch it below. The track is taken from their latest album “My Dark Lens”, out now via Punishment 18 Records on CD and digital formats.
“Don’t You Even Smile” delivers a sharp and confrontational burst of thrash metal, channeling anger, tension, and inner darkness through aggressive riffs, driving rhythms, and an uncompromising attitude. The song stands as one of the album’s most direct and hostile moments, reflecting the band’s raw and no-nonsense approach to the genre.
With “My Dark Lens”, Eniam further solidify their position within the Central American thrash metal underground, delivering a record that is both fierce and relentless.
SOULBOUND release the new single ‘Not Metal Enough’ . The song is taken from the forthcoming studio album wich will be released on 16 January 2026 by Metalville.
Not Metal Enough” is not a song, it’s a statement.
Soulbound are settling accounts with all those who want to pigeonhole metal into narrow categories. Between hammering riffs, biting humor and genre-busting material, there is a clear message: We are metal because we are different.
An energetic call to all outsiders, border crossers and style breakers. For all those who have the courage to be themselves: loud, uncomfortable and unclassifiable.
With “sYn” SOULBOUND present their most uncompromising work to date. The melodic industrial metal band’s fourth studio album strikes a dark, direct tone and remains as catchy as it is uncomfortable. Between brutal self-reckoning, social criticism and sacred exaltation, “sYn” spins a dense thematic thread around the central motif of sin – rethought, interpreted in many different ways and bitterly personal.
Musically, the band remains true to itself: “sYn” combines hard riffs, brute synths, pounding beats and anthemic choruses. Somewhere between NDH, metalcore and electronically distorted world pain. But instead of bold provocation, it’s about attitude. It’s about admitting to being fallible. About contradicting dogmas and wrestling with one’s own precipice.
“If we’re considered sinners, might as well be it with purpose and flair!”, says the band. This is exactly how sYn sounds: raw, honest, angry, but also vulnerable. An album like a mirror that doesn’t embellish, but confronts. No pure accusations, but an outcry. Not enlightenment, but flames in which you stand.
“sYn” was recorded and produced entirely by the band themselves.
Tracklist 1 Abaddon 2 sYn 3 No Kings Fo rMe 4 Cutting Diamonds 5 sYnfluencer 6 Chaos & Amen 7 Dark Throne 8 Neon Battlefield 9 Sacred Skin 10 Not Metal Enough 11 sYnners Crown 12 If U Seek Amy (Bonustrack / Cover) Original by Britney Spears
On 26 March 2026 the sYn Tour starts with 12 shows in Germany and Switzerland
26.03. DE Hamburg – Knust 27.03. DE Hannover – Musikzentrum 28.03. DE Köln – Luxor 10.04. DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 11.04. DE Berlin – Hole44 17.04. DE München – Backstage Halle 18.04. DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann 24.04. DE Bremen – Tower 25.04. DE Wuppertal – LCB 30.04. DE Saarbrücken – Garage 01.05. CH Münchenstein – Rockfact 02.05. DE Frankfurt – Das Bett
LINE UP Johannes „Johnny“ Stecker – lead vocals, shouting Felix Klemisch – guitars Patrick Winzler – keyboards Jonas Langer – bass Mario Krause – drums
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)
‘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.
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.”
Confirmed dates for OBSCURA‘s ‘Stardust’ US 2026 tour with ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE,andCRYPTOSIS 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
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.“
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)
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.
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
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