Dark Horse Prophet (DHP) have released their new single “Confessions” via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group.
Heavy. Atmospheric. Unrelenting. DHP occupies the space where alternative metal sharpens its edge into something undeniably modern: massive low-end, dual-guitar precision, and a vocal presence that fills arenas and club floors alike. Music built on weight, melody, and the kind of groove that locks a crowd in place and does not let go.
“Confessions” is the lead single from Dark Horse Prophet. It is an alternative metal track built around emotional weight, the things left unsaid, and the moment before you say them out loud.
The song is intended for listeners who carry something heavy. It was written to articulate what most people cannot put into words. The music video deepens that intent with visual treatment of every line.
In addition to the release, Dark Horse Prophet have been confirmed for Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026, marking the band’s largest domestic festival slot to date.
Dark Horse Prophet is a Los Angeles alternative metal force built on equal parts weight and atmosphere. Thunderous riffs, commanding vocals, and the kind of groove that does not let go. Their sound lives at the collision point of modern metal’s precision and alternative metal’s emotional depth: punishing, melodic, and completely uncompromising.
With coast-to-coast US tours, back-to-back European runs supporting Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, and support slots alongside Ill Nino across Mexico and the UK, DHP has proven themselves on some of the most demanding stages in heavy music. Every night is a full-commitment performance. Every release pushes the boundary further. Dark Horse Prophet is not chasing the heavy-music conversation. They are leading it.
The band also holds seven major gear endorsements, including Dean Guitars, ddrum, Yamaha, and Line 6, further cementing their presence as a rising force in the alternative metal world.
Dark Horse Prophet: Tom Isom – Lead Vocals Edward Wisztreich – Guitar Jonni Law – Guitar Tony Smith – Bass Brent Terry – Drums, Vocals
Austin-based singer/songwriter and powerhouse guitarist Emily Wolfe returns with her new single “Lips,” featuring Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal, available now through Judge & Jury Records. The track marks Wolfe’s first single from her forthcoming new album, exuding an equal amount of chemistry and swagger. Combining the swing of 70s rock with the cockiness of the 80s, the hyper-defined production from Gavin Brown (Three Days Grace, Barenaked Ladies, Metric) gives the song enough clarity to feel fresh and modern in 2026.
“This song feels like a full circle moment for me”, says Wolfe. “I grew up loving Eagles of Death Metal, so getting to write and watch Jesse Hughes sing this with me was surreal. It’s what happens when you find yourself creating alongside someone who shaped you, and realize they’re just as hungry to make something dangerous as you are. Writing it with Jesse was electric, and alongside producer Gavin Brown, we created something that’s familiar in all the right ways, but still has the bite of older rock records.”
Wolfe credits Hughes not only as a collaborator, but as a mentor in the studio, guiding her through her first-ever in-studio collaboration with another artist. A fan of Hughes since high school, Wolfe describes the experience as one of the most formative creative moments of her career.
Already an established force in rock, Wolfe has spent 13+ years building her reputation as a guitar-driven artist with millions of streams and major media recognition including The Wall Street Journal, MTV, Guitar Player, Paste, and American Songwriter. Her original song “Atta Blues” has surpassed 2 million streams on Spotify, further solidifying her growing global audience.
A proud Gibson partner, Wolfe has two signature guitar models created in her name. She also shares Gibson signature Epiphone status with Adam Jones (TOOL), a connection that may lead to Wolfe co-writing with Jones in the future. Wolfe was personally asked by the CEO of Gibson Guitars if she wanted to open for TOOL, later discovering that Jones was already a fan of her work.
Emily Wolfe has released three records, toured internationally, and shared stages with major acts including The Gaslight Anthem, TOOL, All Them Witches, and more.
In support of the new single, Wolfe will be hitting the road throughout 2026 with a stacked run of high-profile performances. She will be supporting YUNGBLUD and The Warning for multiple shows in May, appearing alongside The Mountain Goats and The Menzingers at Sing Us Home Festival in May, and performing at Frank Turner’s festival in September. Additional tour announcements are expected soon.
“Emily Wolfe is great! We’re excited to have her join the IDOLS tour,” says Yungblud.
May 1-3: Sing Us Home 2026: Philadelphia, PA w/ The Menzingers, The Mountain Goats, Dave Hause
Supporting YUNGBLUD & The Warning: May 25, 2026: Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre May 28, 2026: Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory May 29, 2026: Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater
September 27: Lost Evenings IX 2026: Dallas, TX w/ Frank Turner, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
The acclaimed American hard rock band TESLA is proud to announce their new album, ‘Homage,’ set for release on July 17, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied career, the album finds the band returning to their roots with a collection of covers honoring some of rock’s most timeless hits.
To offer fans a taste of what to expect on ‘Homage,’ TESLA shares their cover of Climax Blues Band’s iconic track, “I Love You” (2026 Version). The new single arrives alongside an official video, available to view below.
The band comments:
“‘I Love You,’ like all the tracks on ‘Homage,’ not only pays tribute to legends but gives us a chance to showcase our lead singer’s diversity as well as the musical dynamics we learned as a band many years ago.”
It is remarkable to reflect on the more than 40 years since TESLA began as a cover band performing in California nightclubs before going on to write and record original material and sell millions of albums.
Much like their musical heroes — The Beatles and The Rolling Stones—artists who honed their craft by performing songs from those who came before them, TESLA followed a similar path in their early years and continues to embrace the tradition of paying tribute through cover songs today.
‘Homage,’ the band’s upcoming album, not only honors legendary artists but also provides an opportunity to showcase lead singer Jeff Keith’s vocal diversity. The album stands as a thank-you expressed through music, an offering to the iconic voices and songs that shaped the band’s influences and, ultimately, their own songwriting.
‘Homage’ is not about imitation, but acknowledgment, tracing the line from influence to identity, from listening to becoming. The project also arrives more than 20 years after the ‘Real to Reel’ series, a release that helped inspire the creation of a new original TESLA song, “Never Alone.”
The selected songs on ‘Homage’ were chosen for a variety of reasons, primarily representing some of the greatest vocalists of all time, including Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Etta James, and James Brown. Additional selections reflect songs the band grew up hearing on the radio and on their turntables.
On the upcoming album, TESLA shares:
“Our new album ‘Homage’ is a thank-you note written in sound. An offering to the great singers and songs that shaped the music we grew up listening to, and the songs we would eventually write. We hope you all enjoy this as much as we did making it. Thank you for all the years – Keep it Real and Keep On Rockin’!”
1. Never Alone (Original Song) 2. Bring It On Home (Sam Cooke Cover) 3. Spread Your Wings (Queen Cover) 4. I Wish It Would Rain (The Temptations Cover) 5. Night Moves (Bob Seger Cover) 6. If I Can Dream (Elvis Presley Cover) 7. Come And Get It (Badfinger Cover) 8. I Got You (James Brown Cover) 9. Give A Little Bit (Supertramp Cover) 10. I Love You (2026 Version)(Climax Blues Band Cover) 11. The Ballad Of Curtis Loew (Lynyrd Skynyrd Cover) 12. Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Creedence Clearwater Revival Cover) 13. I’d Rather Go Blind (Etta James Cover) 14. Mind Your Own Business – (Hank Williams Sr. Cover)
TESLA is excited to be hitting the road this summer on The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour with Motley Crue and Extreme. The tour begins on July 17th in Burgettstown, PA, and winds its way through the United States before concluding in Ridgefield, WA on September 26th. For a full list of dates, please see below.
TESLA Live:
The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour w/ Motley Crue and Extreme
Jul 17 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake Jul 18 – Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater Jul 20 – Clarkson, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre Jul 22 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre Jul 24 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion Jul 25 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater Jul 27 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Jul 29 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center Jul 31 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center Aug 1 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center Aug 3 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live Aug 12 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Aug 14 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Aug 15 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Aug 17 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion Aug 19 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater Aug 21 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater Aug 22 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Aug 24 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center Aug 25 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center Aug 27 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater Aug 28 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center Sep 8 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater Sep 10 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion Sep 11 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sep 13 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater Sep 16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Sep 18 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Sep 19 – Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Amphitheater Sep 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre Sep 23 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre Sep 24 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater Sep 26 – Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater
TESLA are: Jeff Keith – Vocals Frank Hannon – Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals Dave Rude – Guitar, Backing Vocals, Bass Brian Wheat – Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Backing Vocals Steve Brown – Drums and Percussion
Chilean death metal cult icons GODLESS are set to unleash their highly anticipated new full-length, “Adversus Parousia”, on June 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records. The album will be available on LP, CD, and cassette, marking the return of a band whose legacy in the underground has been quietly monumental since their formation.
The first single “Omega Omnipotens: Hosanna in Nullificatio” is now streaming HERE.
Since their inception in 1997, GODLESS have operated with an unwavering devotion to the darkest corners of death metal. Long before Chile’s scene garnered international attention, the band forged their path, crafting music of uncompromising intensity. Composed of seasoned veterans, GODLESS have always approached their work with meticulous care, and “Adversus Parousia” is the culmination of years of patient refinement.
The new album demonstrates a rigorous adherence to traditional death metal principles, yet its execution is anything but predictable. Every riff and atmospheric detail is carefully considered, resulting in a sound where weight and nuance coexist in perfect balance. Tracks crawl and coil with a pitch-black intensity, yet subtle dynamics emerge, revealing layers of depth beneath the surface of the oppressive, obsidian-toned compositions. The music exudes a solemnity that only true masters of the craft can orchestrate, commanding attention with its ceremonial gravity.
Following a nine-year silence since their last EP, “Omega Omnipotens”, GODLESS return with a work that challenges both themselves and their listeners. “Adversus Parousia” embodies fidelity to the ethos of death metal, eschewing pretension for a direct confrontation with darkness and dissolution. The album fuses trance-like momentum, fervent aggression and an unwavering sense of transgression, producing an experience that is as merciless as it is mesmerizing.
With “Adversus Parousia”, GODLESS reaffirm their position as architects of Chilean underground death metal, presenting a record that is simultaneously complete, refined and uncompromising. For those attuned to the gravest depths of the genre, this release promises a profound, immersive encounter with the essence of death metal at its most solemn and potent.
Witness the return of pure hostility.
For fans of: Immolation, Morbid Angel, Dead Congregation, Drawn And Quartered
Tracklist:
1. Ingenitus-Ekstasis 2. Omega Omnipotens: Hosanna in Nullificatio 3. Plaga Vobiscum (Et Cum Spiritu Tuo) 4. Pneuma-Khaos 5. Ekstasis-Cosmogravis 6. Numenlagneia 7. Ultraticum Infinita Omnium in Nihilum 8. Et Verbum Nihil Factum Est
Solo pagan black metal project SERPENT LORD will be releasing its debut album, ‘The Once Forgotten Ways of Old,’ on May 29, 2026 via Eisenwald Records. The project has debuted the haunting first single, “Aries Ram,” can now be streamed via Bandcamp HERE.
SERPENT LORD first slithered into existence in 2003, emerging as a solitary pagan black metal vessel forged by Jake Superchi (UADA, Ceremonial Castings). Though the project’s first true album was recorded in 2005, the work was abruptly shelved and lay dormant for twenty years. Now, in the Year of the Snake, the ancient offering has been reborn and reimagined as ‘The Once Forgotten Ways of Old,’ preserving every note of its primordial conception.
The album was re-recorded in the cold heart of the Pacific Northwest between 2022 and 2025, engineered and mixed by Jake Superchi, and mastered by Arthur Rizk. The release features new artwork and the original logo created by Kris Verwimp, along with photography by Peter Beste.
Originally formed over two decades ago, SERPENT LORD existed largely in the shadows, issuing only a handful of demos before entering an extended period of dormancy. Yet, the creative force behind the project never faded. Ideas, fragments, and compositions endured across the years, shelved for the right moment, only fully taking shape and being realized in the Year of the Snake, when the vision was finally forged into its definitive form.
Early demo material already hinted at what SERPENT LORD would become: a severe balance between melodic grandeur and unrestrained aggression, with transitions between atmosphere and brutality, produced to enhance rather than obscure its intensity.
Founded by Jake Superchi (known for its creative force in UADA and CEREMONIAL CASTINGS), SERPENT LORD channels the spirit of ’90s pagan black metal. The album stands as a triumphant and immersive work – melodic, fierce, and steeped in ritualistic energy. Expansive riffing, evocative passages, and a dynamic interplay between harsh and atmospheric elements, both timeless and fully awakened.
The album was recorded and mixed by Jake Superchi, and mastered by Arthur Rizk, achieving a sound that retains raw edge while delivering clarity and depth. The cover artwork, created by Kris Verwimp, along with photography by Peter Beste, further underscoring the album’s mythical and arcane atmosphere.
With ‘The Once Forgotten Ways of Old,’ SERPENT LORD emerges from decades of silence with a work that fulfills the promise of its early recordings; it’s an album shaped by time, and driven by an uncompromising vision of black metal.
Lineup: Jake Superchi – all instruments & vocals
Cover Art & Logo: Kris Verwimp Mixing & Engineering: Jake Superchi Mastering: Arthur Rizk
Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – have just added more tour dates to their upcoming 2026 tour schedule.
The band will first embark on a headline tour, which kicks off June 3 in Detroit and runs through June 27 in San Francisco, and includes appearances at Milwaukee Metal Fest and DC Warped Tour Weekend. Support will come from Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok.
They will then head to Canada in August for a headline run, from August 5 through August 16. Machine Head and Malevolence will support. The Canadian trek includes appearances at the Rock La Cauze Festival and Burt Block Party.
KsE have also added more U.S. dates in September, with Machine Head, Rivers of Nihil, and Judiciary. Those dates run from September 19 through October 1 and include appearances at Louder Than Life and Aftershock.
“We are all beyond excited to get back on the road in support of our latest album This Consequence,” says Leach. “This upcoming run will see us bringing two distinct and devastating lineups across Canada and a small run around the United States. Each lineup is built to deliver a unique and crushing experience.”
He elaborates, “For our Canadian dates, we’ll be hitting major cities alongside the legendary Machine Head and the relentless force that is Malevolence. This is a power trio bill designed to level every stage we step on pure intensity, groove, and aggression. Canada, roll up!“
He continues, “For our United States run, we’re bringing a different kind of devastation. Joining us are once again the legends Machine Head, the prolific heaviness of Rivers of Nihil, and the raw, unfiltered intensity of Judiciary. This lineup delivers a dynamic blend of atmosphere, technicality, and sheer hardcore aggression!“
Leach finishes, “Two unique lineups, one mission: To tear it up everywhere we go. Hell yes, my friends!“
The artist pre-sales begin today at 12pm PT and run through Thursday, August 16 at 10pm local time. The general on-sale is set for Friday, April 17 at 10am local time.
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR: WITH MACHINE HEAD, IRON REAGAN, + HAVOK: 06/03 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore 06/05 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore 06/06 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest* 06/07 – South Bend, IN – Four Winds Field 06/09 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz 06/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount 06/12 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner 06/13 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center 06/14 – Washington, DC – DC Warped Tour* 06/16 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live 06/17 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle 06/19 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom 06/20 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center 06/21 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port 06/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center 06/24 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee 06/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium 06/27 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield *KsE Festival Appearance
WITH MACHINE HEAD + MALEVOLENCE: 08/05 – Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Live 08/07 – Victoriaville, QC – Rock La Cauze* 08/08 – Toronto, ON – QET 08/09 – London, ON – Centennial Hall 08/11 – Thunder Bay, ON – Community Auditorium 08/13 – Winnipeg, MB – Burt Block Party* 08/14 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place 08/15 – Edmonton, AB – River Cree Entertainment Centre 08/16 – Dawson Creek, BC – Ovintiv Centre *KsE Festival Appearance
WITH MACHINE HEAD, RIVERS OF NIHIL, + JUDICIARY: 09/19 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion 09/20 – Louisville, KY – Louder than Life* 09/21 – Moline, IL – The Rust Belt 09/23 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium 09/24 – Salt Lake, UT – Union 09/25 – Missoula, MT – Kettlehouse Amphitheater 09/27 – Spokane, WA – Gesa Pavilion 09/28 – Portland, OR – Roseland 09/29 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre 10/01 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock* *KsE Festival Appearance
KsE‘s latest album THIS CONSEQUENCE is out now via Metal Blade. Get it here. The album arrived alongside a hugely successful Winter/Spring 2025 tour, yielded a Top 5 single with “I Believe,” which peaked at No. 3, and landed the band on the covers of Revolver and Outburn. The album was another reminder of why KsE, who have earned several gold and platinum certifications alongside three Grammy nominations, remain one of the most enduring bands of the modern metal scene.
ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Killswitch Engage first shook the structure of heavy music upon climbing out of snowy industrialized Western Massachusetts in 2000. A musical outlier, the band pioneered a union of thrashed-out European guitar pyrotechnics, East Coast hardcore spirit, onstage hijinks, and enlightened lyricism that set the pace for what the turn-of-the-century deemed heavy. 2002’s Alive Or Just Breathing became avowed as a definitive album, being named among “The Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade” by Decibel and celebrated by everyone from Metal Hammer to Revolver. Not only did they bust open the floodgates for dozens to follow, but they also garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations in the category of “Best Metal Performance” in 2005, 2014, and 2019, respectively, a gold certification for The End of Heartache [2004], and a platinum certification for As Daylight Dies [2006]. The group landed three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with Killswitch Engage [2009], Disarm The Descent [2013], and their career high best bow at #6 with Incarnate [2016]. The latter two releases, along with 2019’s Atonement, would also both capture #1 on the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. The band’s total streams are well over 3 billion to date, while they’ve remained consummate road warriors who’ve sold out countless headline tours and have shared stages with everyone from Iron Maiden to Slipknot to Slayer to My Chemical Romance to Mastodon to Parkway Drive, which is a testament to their ability to cross genres and appeal to all fans of hard rock. KsE have remained a featured attraction at every major North American and European festival through the years. The band recently celebrated an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the ’00s and continues its incredible legacy and released This Consequence, which boasted the biggest radio hit of the band’s career with “I Believe.” The song peaked at No. 3 on the charts, with the album garnering significant press accolades, including Forbes, a Revolver cover, and SPIN.
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