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BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. Release New + Video ‘Pushed Beyond The Brink’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 17, 2026
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Breakout hardcore wrecking crew BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have returned with a brutal new single, ‘PUSHED BEYOND THE BRINK,’ out now via Nuclear Blast Records.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.’s eagerly awaited follow-up to late 2025’s pit anthem “BACK WHEEL STOMP,” is the sound of pure mayhem; a runaway freightliner as it barrels through earholes on a path of sonic destruction.

Commenting on the track the band says:
“We’re super stoked for this track! This idea had been in the tank for a while and we were all very excited to finally bring it to fruition. The KILLDOZER is a legendary vehicle/event and id like to think we did it justice in showing how maniacal that whole situation was/is. We’re hoping this track can resonate with anyone else who feels life is just punching down on you everyday.”

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. is currently en route through Europe delivering their ferocious music to the masses with BODYSNATCHER and PSYCHO FRAME.

Stream ‘PUSHED BEYOND THE BRINK’: https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/pushed-beyond-the-brink

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. European Tour Dates:
Mar 17 – Berlin, DE – Hole 44
Mar 18 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset
Mar 19 – Hamburg, DE – Logo
Mar 20 – Hannover, DE – Faust
Mar 21 – Prague, CZ – Rock Cafe
Mar 22 – Warsaw, PO – Hydrozagadka
Mar 24 – Munich, DE – Backstage
Mar 26 – Aarau, CH – Kiff
Mar 27 – Eindhoven, NL – Dynamo
Mar 28 – Bochum, DE – Matrix
Mar 29 – Antwerp, BE – Trix Club

About BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:

Born in the inland empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions. 2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp. Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires. BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again.

Big riffs. Big energy. BIG ASS TRUCK.

ONLY HUMAN Break the System on New Single + Music Video ‘Techno Fascist’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 17, 2026
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Photo by © Nikolaj Bransholm

While fresh to the prog space, ONLY HUMAN are already on the brink of a major discovery with their debut album. On Planned Obsolescence, the Danish upstarts invent an existential form of prog metal that speaks to our not-too-distant dystopia.

“[…] an outstanding progressive album, and in many ways, it might point towards where the genre is headed for the future”, Metal Temple writes in an early 9/10 review of Planned Obsolescence.

Today, ONLY HUMAN are releasing the third and final advanced single from Planned Obsolescence. “Techno Fascist” confronts the forces corrupting our society with the band’s cutting-edge fusion of prog, classic rock and modern metal.

“At the core of ‘Techno Fascist’ is a confrontation with the privatized technocratic establishments of today”, Only Human vocalist Patrick Grønbæch Christensen says. “The song questions the acceptance of disruptive technology as an inevitability while also asserting that we all have a choice in whether we want to risk losing our humanity to a soulless system that guides our every move”.

Planned Obsolescence comes out March 27, 2026 on Season of Mist. Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/onlyhumanplannedobsolescence

Concept albums are standard entries in metal’s vaunted archives. But few bands are hardwired around a core idea.  “We like a lot of bands that just play rock music”, Christensen explains, ”but we wanted ONLY HUMAN to be about something”.

Planned Obsolescence reckons with technology’s increasingly hostile takeover. “Tech companies often design their products to have an expiration date, so that we’re forced to replace them with the newest model”, Christensen explains. Like a virus, “Techno Fascist” goes undetected at first. Electronics glisten like a dream of utopia before the song comes crashing down amidst a turbulent stream of low-tuned chugs.  

“The album is supposed to wake people up to all the ways technocracy is encroaching on society”, Christensen says. “Through our social media and the adoption of influencer culture, we now live in a reality where humans are products to be consumed and disposed of”.

ONLY HUMAN arrive with a bleak vision for our future. While ushered in by an enchanting keyboard, “Techno Fascist” culminates with a breakdown that’s truly crushing. “Cut from the cord, you’re obsolete”, Christensen warns with fearsome growls. But while Planned Obsolescence is fueled by existential dread, the band’s inventive approach proves there’s still hope. By toggling between headbanging riffs,  an eye-opening solo, soothing cleans and prog’s synthetic folds, they repeatedly find new ways to break the system.    

“When the world is going badly, the reason is because people gave up”, Christensen concludes. “Things aren’t hopeless. We can absolutely fight back. Hopefully, this album gets people to think about valuing humanity over profit”.

Tracklist
1. Drift (4:44)
2. The Sun and the Moon (3:54)
3. Steep Descent (5:56)
4. Death Cult (3:40)
5. Techno Fascist (6:01) [WATCH]
6. Automata (6:12) [WATCH]
7. Aspire (4:22)
8. Breach (5:41) [WATCH]

Full runtime: 40:32

Catch ONLY HUMAN live and in the flesh during their upcoming record release show, as well as at Sweden Rock Festival and Naestved Metalfest.

ONLY HUMAN Live in 2026
May 2 – Copenhagen, DK @ Rust (Record Release Show)
June 3-6 – Sölvesborg, SE @ Sweden Rock Festival
August 27-29 – Næstved, DK @ Næstved Metalfest
September 5 – Grindsted, DK @ Metalbox Festival
November 7 – Hjortshoj, DK @ Viruphuset (with Cold Night for Alligators)

Despite evolving with greater speed and scope than other corners of the metal archives, progressive metal never strays from the cutting edge. ONLY HUMAN are fresh on the scene, having signed with Season of Mist at the beginning of 2026 ahead of an appearance at this year’s Sweden Rock Festival. But the Danish band are already on the brink of a major discovery with their debut album. With Planned Obsolescence, they’ve invented an existential form of prog metal that warns of our not-too-distant dystopia.

“The album is supposed to wake people up to all the ways technocracy is encroaching on society”, says vocalist Patrick Grønbæch Christensen. “Tech companies often design their products to have an expiration date, so that we’re forced to replace them with the newest model. Through our social media and the adoption of influencer culture, we now live in a reality where humans are products to be consumed and disposed of”.

ONLY HUMAN were assembled through online and IRL connections. The band started in 2022 with Christensen on both guitar and vocals and drummer Andreas Pröll. The two were soon joined by bassist Guillaume Blanjean. As their music grew in scope and became more ambitious, they decided to recruit additional guitarists. Martin Hastrup and JaCK Kijne joined in 2024, just as Planned Obsolescence was starting to take shape.

All five members of ONLY HUMAN are brought together by a vast host of shared interests. The band’s name comes from a pivotal scene in The Matrix. Other late ‘90s totems — from drum ‘n’ bass to Linkin Park and Opeth — twisted together with the modern-day influence of TesseracT, Periphery and Bring Me The Horizon to inform their collective DNA. But from the very beginning, they were determined to deviate from the norm.

“We like a lot of bands that just play rock music, but we wanted ONLY HUMAN to be about something”, Christensen says. “We’re interested in creating a musical universe that portrays a future on the brink of collapse”.

Planned Obsolescence reckons with technology’s increasingly hostile takeover. One of the first songs that ONLY HUMAN wrote together, lead single “Automata” expands from a scrolling syncopated rhythms into mainframe-shaking grooves, as the surrounding world narrows in on itself. “We’ve offloaded critical thought”, says Christensen, who also took on all phases of the production process. “We’re not really doing things because we want to do them. It’s because an algorithm has decided that’s what we should do”. Brain rot might be the silent killer for today’s digital age, but the steady intrusion of beats, blips and synthetic patches into the album’s song wiring imitates how corporate greed and invasive technologies fight to control our day-to-day existence. Like a virus, “Techno Fascist” emerges unsuspectingly before it comes crashing down amidst a turbulent stream of low-tuned chugs.

ONLY HUMAN’s vision for the future verges on apocalyptic. “Breach” closes the album by looking past the point of no return. Amidst its crushing despair, even the song’s glowing keys appear like a comet bound for Earth. But while fueled by existential dread, Planned Obsolescence isn’t void of hope. After all, there’s nothing broken, outmoded or dated about this new band. Unlike the attempts of artificial intelligence, their fusion of prog, djent, hard rock and electronic soundscapes is the product of much care and hard work. They had to tinker with several different versions before “Steep Descent” finally reached its climactic bridge. “Cast your flame beyond this bleak reality”, Christensen beckons as dizzying melodies and a stellar guitar solo propel him and his bandmates into the next stratosphere.

“When the world is going badly, the reason is because people gave up”, Christensen concludes. “Things aren’t hopeless. We can absolutely fight back. Hopefully, this album gets people to think about valuing humanity over profit”.

Lineup
Patrick Grønbæch Christensen- Vocals
Martin Hastrup – Guitars
JaCK Kijne – Guitars
Andreas Pröll – Drums
Guillaume Blanjean – Bass

Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio
Only Human Studio

Production Credits
Producer & Sound Engineer – Patrick Grønbæch Christensen
Mixing Engineer – Patrick Grønbæch Christensen
Mastering Engineer – Patrick Grønbæch Christensen (Digital and CD), Brett Caldas-Lima (Vinyl)

Cover Art
Guillaume Blanjean

Follow Only Human
Official Website: https://onlyhuman.band/
Bandcamp: https://onlyhumandk.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlyhumandk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyHumanDK
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/dk/artist/only-human/1742337573
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/11Cl9Vdw4xGPUMtcurjgg1
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@onlyhumandk

NOXIS to Reissue Debut LP “Violence Inherent In The System” on March 27th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 17, 2026
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Rotted Life (US) and Dawnbreed Records (Europe) announce a new vinyl and CD pressing of “Violence Inherent In The System”, the debut album by Cleveland death metal outfit NOXIS, originally released in 2024, now set for a new reissue on March 27th.

Widely praised within the underground upon its initial release, “Violence Inherent In The System” delivers eleven tracks of ferocious and twisted death metal, blending labyrinthine riffing, suffocating atmospheres and relentless aggression. From the crushing opener “Skullcrushing Defilement” to the bleak closer “Emanations of the Sick,” the album unfolds as a dense and punishing listen, confirming NOXIS as one of the most compelling names in the contemporary underground death metal scene.

FFO: Demigod, early Cryptopsy, Demilich.

The new pressing will be available in the following formats:

LP – regular jacket (300 copies total)

  • 100 copies on black vinyl
  • 200 copies on yellow flame vinyl

CD – jewel case with printed case (300 copies)

NOXIS
https://noxisdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Noxisdeathmetal/
https://www.instagram.com/noxisdeathmetal/

Rotted Life Records
https://rottedlife.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rottedliferecords/
https://www.facebook.com/rottedlife/

Dawnbreed Records
https://www.dawnbreed.com/
https://dawnbreedrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dawnbreedrecords

EXODUS Ignite Chaos with Third Single + Video ‘Promise You This’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 17, 2026
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[Photo Credit: Jim Louvau]

Bay Area Thrash metal pioneers EXODUS are about to release their new single “Promise You This” tomorrow, March 18 – the final single taken from their new album Goliath (out March 20, 2026). The official video premieres at 04.00pm CET / 10.00am EST / 07.00am PST. Fueled by cyclonic riffs, ferocious energy and turbocharged soloing from guitar icon and main songwriter Gary Holt, the track channels the band’s unrelenting power and marks another fierce showcase of Rob Dukes’ commanding return. EXODUS prove once again that their thrash supremacy remains untouchable, after shaping the genre for almost half a century.
 
Even over 40 years after their debut, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition. The band’s highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering so far, featuring several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as lead vocalist. Secure your copy of Goliath now and check out the music video for the title track below!
 
EXODUS on “Promise You This”: 
‘’Promise You This’’ is one of our favorite songs on the new record, it’s just heavy as fuck but rocks just as hard. The song was inspired by some of the life lessons learned from my father and how long it took me to really listen.’’

Video Premiere for “Promise You This” on March 18, 4.00pm CET / 10.00am EST / 07.00am PST

Pre-Order Your Copy of Goliath HERE

Goliath wastes no time proving as massive as its name, with a sinister introduction opening “3111”. Ode to owning one’s own volatility “Hostis Humani Generis” features a palpable lyrical delivery from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before rolling into “The Changing Me”. The track’s introductory notes cascade into hair-raising rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – blending menace and melody with the cleans of guest Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) together with Tom Hunting and at the end both Peter and Robb scream off the song. Harmonic dual axe acrobatics from resident guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. “Promise You This” incites mosh pit treachery with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and turbocharged soloing from Holt and Altus. Tracks like “Beyond The Event Horizon” and “2 Minutes Hate” provide EXODUS’ trademark deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter boasting one of the album’s most grimacing, grooving pit primers – while undeniably 90s-tinged metallic charm attacks alongside drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson’s unmistakable rhythmic rage on tracks like “Violence Works”. The nearly eight-minute epic “Summon Of The God Unknown” turns the danger dial to max capacity, setting the stage with a wicked introductory passage before traversing a variegated passage of trudging riffs and heavy metal melody. Power packed closer “The Dirtiest Of The Dozen” wraps the album on a manic high, showcasing EXODUS pulling out all the stops on all instruments. Flurried dueling solos, an isolated bass excursion, rigorous drum dexterity and a blend of both gritty vocal passages and cutting chants combine to serve as yet another prime example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.
 
Produced by EXODUS, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath), Goliath beams with the explosive authenticity that has set EXODUS eons apart from their peers since the release of their debut, 1985’s groundbreaking thrash blueprint Bonded By Blood. 40 years later, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition.

EXODUS on the new album Goliath:
“Are we excited for this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this record (and it’s 80 percent complete follow up, but we’ll save that conversation for another day!) and it’s one of our proudest accomplishments. Wildly collaborative, the most band centric album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and just killer all the way around. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow Down!”

Goliath tracklisting:
1             3111     
2             Hostis Humani Generis 
3             The Changing Me (feat. Peter Tägtgren)
4             Promise You This            
5             Goliath  (feat. Katie Jacoby)
6             Beyond The Event Horizon         
7             2 Minutes Hate
8             Violence Works
9             Summon Of The God Unknown 
10          The Dirtiest Of The Dozen      

EXODUS Live 2026

EU/UK Tour
w/ Kreator, Carcass, Nails
20.03.26 PT – Lisbon / MEO Arena
22.03.26 ES – Madrid / Palacio Vistalegre
24.03.26 FR – Paris / Zenith Paris
25.03.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique
27.03.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Brixton
28.03.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Apollo Manchester
29.03.26 UK – Glasgow / O2 Academy Glasgow
31.03.26 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal
01.04.26 CH – Zurich / Halle 622
03.04.26 NL – ’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) / Brabanthallen
04.04.26 DE – Essen / Grugahalle
05.04.26 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
07.04.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
08.04.26 SI – Ljubljana / Media Center
09.04.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
10.04.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
11.04.26 DE – Munich / Zenith
12.04.26 CZ – Prague / Forum Karlín
13.04.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
15.04.26 PL – Warsaw / COS Torwar
17.04.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselparkhalle
18.04.26 DE – Berlin / Uber Eats Music Hall
20.04.26 LV – Riga / Palladium
21.04.26 FI – Helsinki / Black Box Finland OY
23.04.26 SE – Stockholm / Annexet
24.04.26 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
25.04.26 DK – Copenhagen / Poolen

USA Tour
w/Sepultura
04/29/26: Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont
05/01/26: Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
05/02/26: London, ON @ London Music Hall
05/04/26: Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Theater
05/05/26: Louisville, KY @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
05/06/26: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
05/07/26: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
05/08/26: New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
05/11/26: Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Farm
05/12/26: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
05/13/26: Reading, PA @ Reverb
05/15/26: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theater
05/17/26: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
05/19/26: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05/21/26: Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
05/22/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
05/23/26: Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
05/25/26: Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
05/26/26: San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
05/28/26: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
05/29/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

EXODUS is:
Tom Hunting – drums
Gary Holt – guitars
Jack Gibson – bass, backing vocals
Lee Altus – guitars
Rob Dukes – lead vocals
 
EXODUS online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
X
TIKTOK
WEBSITE

JINJER Announce 2026 North American Tour with Crystal Lake & Entheos

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 17, 2026
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[Photo credit: Lina Glasir]

Just weeks after chart-topping modern metal powerhouse JINJER wrapped up their massively successful European headliner tour, the band now announces their return to North America. Summer 2026 will see JINJER embark on their first North American headline run since 2024, hitting 37 cities across the United States and Canada, with Crystal Lake and Entheos joining as special guests.

The Ukrainian progressive metal leaders recently dominated some of Europe’s biggest venues on their first European headline tour in six years, drawing more than 50,000 fans across the EU and delivering numerous sold-out performances along the way. In recent years, JINJER has emerged as one of the most powerful forces in modern metal, touring globally and sharing stages with acts such as Slipknot, Disturbed, Bullet For My Valentine, BABYMETAL and Sepultura.          

The upcoming run will also mark the final touring chapter in support of the Duél album cycle, bringing one of the most powerful eras of the band’s career to a close.

“After finishing a hugely successful run across Europe, we’re excited to return to North America for our first headline tour there since 2024,” says JINJER bassist Eugene Abdukhanov. “This will be the final tour in support of the Duél album cycle, and we feel like we really saved the best for last. We can’t wait to see old friends and new faces across the U.S. and Canada. Having Crystal Lake and Entheos joining us makes this lineup even stronger.”

The massive summer run will take JINJER across 37 cities throughout the United States and Canada, including appearances at major festivals such as Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC and Long Beach, California, Inkarceration, Upheaval Festival and Festival Au Lac, alongside a string of headline shows across the continent.

Artist pre-sale begins March 17 at 2PM local time, with additional special pre-sales taking place throughout the week. General on-sale begins March 20 at 10AM local time. See below for all JINJER live dates and visit jinjer-metal.com/tour for tickets and additional information.

JINJER LIVE 2026
 
NORTH AMERICAN DUÉL TOUR
plus special guests
CRYSTAL LAKE
ENTHEOS

05.06.26 CA – Ottawa, ON / Bronson Centre **
06.06.26 CA – Granby, QC / Festival Au Lac
07.06.26 CA – Toronto, ON / Danforth Music Hall **
09.06.26 US – Boston, MA / Big Night Live
10.06.26 US – Wallingford, CT / Dome at Oakdale
12.06.26 US – New York, NY / Paramount Times Square
13.06.26 US – Washington, DC / Warped Tour
14.06.26 US – Philadelphia, PA / The Fillmore
16.06.26 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Roxian
17.06.26 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore
18.06.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Buckhead Theater
19.06.26 US – Nashville, TN / Brooklyn Bowl
21.06.26 US – Orlando, FL / House of Blues
23.06.26 US – Houston, TX / House of Blues
24.06.26 US – Dallas, TX / House of Blues
25.06.26 US – San Antonio, TX / Aztec Theatre
27.06.26 US – Austin, TX / Emo’s
28.06.26 US – Oklahoma City, OK / Diamond Ballroom
30.06.26 US – Tempe, AZ / Marquee
01.07.26 US – San Diego, CA / House of Blues
02.07.26 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Wiltern
03.07.26 US – San Francisco, CA / The Fillmore
05.07.26 US – Sacramento, CA / Ace of Spades
07.07.26 US – Portland, OR / Roseland Ballroom
08.07.26 CA – Vancouver, BC / Commodore Ballroom
09.07.26 US – Tacoma, WA / Temple Theatre
10.07.26 US – Boise, ID / Revolution
13.07.26 US – Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom
14.07.26 US – Madison, WI / The Sylvee
15.07.26 US – St. Louis, MO / The Pageant
17.07.26 US – Mansfield, OH / INKarceration
18.07.26 US – Grand Rapids, MI / Upheaval
19.07.26 US – Chicago, IL / House of Blues
21.07.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit **
22.07.26 US – Albuquerque, NM / Revel **
24.07.26 US – Las Vegas, NV / House of Blues **
25.07.26 US – Long Beach, CA / Warped Tour
 
** without CRYSTAL LAKE

Looking ahead, JINJER will return to Europe in fall 2026 as special guests on Spiritbox’s Tsunami Sea UK + EU Tour 2026. The run spans 18 shows across the UK and mainland Europe, kicking off September 12 in Glasgow and wrapping up October 9 in Paris. Bringing together two of modern metal’s most forward-thinking bands, the tour promises a powerful pairing on stage. From groove-driven heaviness to soaring atmospheres and unrelenting intensity, the lineup delivers a night built to shake venues to their foundations.

TSUNAMI SEA EU + UK TOUR 
as Special Guest for Spiritbox
w/ Dying Wish
12.09.26 UK – Glasgow / SEC Centre Hall 3
14.09.26 UK – Nottingham / Motorpoint Arena
16.09.26 UK – Manchester / Co Op Live
17.09.26 UK – Cardiff / Utilita Arena
19.09.26 UK – London / OVO Arena Wembley
22.09.26 DE – Berlin / UFO im Velodrom
23.09.26 PL – Gliwice / Gliwice Arena
25.09.26 CZ – Prag / Forum Karlín
26.09.26 AT – Wien / Gasometer
28.09.26 CH – Zürich / Halle 622
29.09.26 DE – München / Zenith
30.09.26 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
02.10.26 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle
03.10.26 NL – Amsterdam / AFAS Live
04.10.26 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Electric Halle
06.10.26 LU – Luxemburg / Rockhal
08.10.26 BE – Antwerpen / Lotto Arena
09.10.26 FR – Paris / La Seine Musicale

LATIN AMERICA DUÉL TOUR
19.04.26 MX – Mexico City / Circo Volador
21.04.26 CO – Bogotá / Astor Plaza
23.04.26 CL – Santiago / Teatro Caupolicán
25.04.26 BR – São Paulo / Bangers Open Air
27.04.26 AR – Buenos Aires / Teatro Flores

FESTIVALS 2026
02.05.25 ID – Jakarta / Hammersonic Fest

Get your copy of their latest album Duél HERE

With Duél, JINJER cement their status as metal trailblazers, delivering one of their heaviest and most dynamic records yet. Produced by longtime collaborator Max Morton, the album has already racked up millions of views and charted internationally, including #2 US Hard Music and #7 UK Rock & Metal. Featuring standout tracks like “Rogue”, “Green Serpent”, and “Tantrum”, Duél showcases the band’s technical mastery and Tatiana Shmayluk’s unmatched vocal intensity.

Duél tracklisting:
1. Tantrum
2. Hedonist
3. Rogue
4. Tumbleweed
5. Green Serpent
6. Kafka
7. Dark Bile
8. Fast Draw
9. Someone’s Daughter
10. A Tongue So Sly
11. Duél

JINJER is:
Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals
Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars
Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass
Vlad Ulasevich – Drums
 
JINJER online:  
FACEBOOK
X
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
NAPALM RECORDS

SMOKING SNAKES Return with New Video + Single ‘Pleasure And Pain’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 17, 2026
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Photo by Liam Espinosa

Swedish sleaze metallers Smoking Snakes return today with their new single and video, “Pleasure And Pain”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

The band commented on the new track, by saying: “The song dives into the dangerous attraction between desire and obsession. That thin line where passion turns into something a little more twisted.  Pleasure And Pain plays with the idea that sometimes the things that thrill  us the most can also be the ones that drive us insane”.

Stream “Pleasure And Pain” HERE

Smoking Snakes are a Gothenburg-based sleaze metal band turning heads and making waves in the rock scene. Formed in 2022 by Brett Martin (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Andy Delarge (bass, backing vocals), Mackey Gee (drums, backing vocals), and Rob Raw (lead guitar, backing vocals), they are the next generation of hard-hitting, guitar-driven rock ’n’ roll.

Influenced by 80s arena rock giants like W.A.S.P, RATT, Dokken, and Kiss, Smoking Snakes deliver a fresh, modern take on classic sleaze metal — from catchy hooks to heavy riffs and powerful vocals, their sound is unmistakably their own.

Their critically acclaimed debut album, Danger Zone (2024, Frontiers Records), earned finalist status for both Album of the Year and Debut Album of the Year at the Rocknytt Prize, standing alongside some of Sweden’s biggest rock acts. In 2025, the band made their UK debut with explosive shows in London, Nottingham, and Wakefield, leaving audiences stunned and quickly securing a return visit later that year.

Currently putting the finishing touches on their second album, Smoking Snakes are ready to push boundaries, forge their own path, and take the world by storm.

Line Up:
Brett Martin – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar 
Andy Delarge – Bass, backing vocals 
Mackey Gee – Drums, backing vocals 
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  • Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! 🌏💚 Click image to watch the video
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  • Visionary artist KIMMO KUUSNIEMI's ANCIENT STREAMING ASSEMBLY (ASA) have released “Aurora Nuclearis”, a powerful 12-minute audiovisual experience, dedicated to the Late Keyboardist Esa Kotilainen.
Kimmo shared: "Esa Kotilainen and I worked on this song some years ago, but it was left unfinished. Now it is completed as a tribute to our 40 years of musical madness together. ‘Aurora Nuclearis,’ featuring and in memory of keyboard player Esa Kotilainen, who is now playing on the cosmic plane." - Click image to watch the video
    Visionary artist KIMMO KUUSNIEMI's ANCIENT STREAMING ASSEMBLY (ASA) have released “Aurora Nuclearis”, a powerful 12-minute audiovisual experience, dedicated to the Late Keyboardist Esa Kotilainen. - Click image to watch the video
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