For nearly two decades, New York City hard rock icons Wildstreet have been rallying rock fans worldwide and the band will release their massive new single ‘When It’s Gone’ on 21st November.
‘When It’s Gone’ is an anthemic rock ballad with honest lyrics, legendary guitar solos, massive drums, and everything both new and longtime fans would expect of Wildstreet, and is the first release for this current lineup. Eric states: “The new single was written with Todd Long (Ghosts of Sunset), he and I made a demo of the track and I revised and reworked the production throughout. I wanted to incorporate elements of Wildstreet’s debut album (Wildstreet 2009) and add in the live band, and attitude of the lineup in the present. Dylan and I tracked live drums in NYC at Virtue & Vice Studios with Anthony Gallo Engineering which is where we tracked drums for Wildstreet III. We did a handful of drum takes that were later edited by Wildstreet’s longtime producer/mixer and cowriter Kyle Kelso. After that my bandmates and I reworked all our parts and this is now the first song that features our current lineup. It’s an honest Arena Rock Ballad and all rock! 😉 “
In 2025, Wildstreet performed alongside legends at the Monsters of Rock Cruise and had songs featured on the HBO Max series ‘Peacemaker’ while recording their next release from all over the world. They will be heading out on tour in Canada for three shows including a show at Piranha Bar Montreal, CA on Nov 21.
Canada shows: 20th Nov, Bovine Sex Club, Toronto, ON 21st Nov, Piranha Bar, Montreal, QC 23rd Nov, The Brass Monkey, Ottawa, ON
Wildstreet will return to Europe for their ‘20th Anniversary Tour’ in March 2026 and have tour and festival dates booked in the USA, including Monsters On The Mountain.
They return to the studio later this year to record more songs so expect some fab new releases in 2026!
Wildstreet: Eric Jayk: Vocals, guitar Wrath Starz: Guitar, vocals Kevin R. Scarf: Bass, Vocals Dylan David: Drums, Vocals
Carrying the torch of NWOBHM are TAILGUNNER! Recently signed to Napalm Records, the young British band announces their upcoming sophomore record, Midnight Blitz, out February 6, 2026. Drawing heavily from classic heavy metal sounds, TAILGUNNER have found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce Midnight Blitz. The dynamic album now pushes the genre forward just like its influences once did, with TAILGUNNER always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with.
Along with the announcement and fittingly introduced by air raid sirens comes the first new song, title track “Midnight Blitz”! Blitzkrieg drums and screaming twin lead guitars make the 80s come alive again – a powerful harbinger of what earned TAILGUNNER K.K. Downing’s rare endorsement to begin with. This young band from the home country of metal is one to watch!
TAILGUNNER about “Midnight Blitz”: “Whilst touring our debut album, we shared stages with members of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Accept – we watched, we learned, and we put it all down on tape. The aim behind ‘Midnight Blitz’ was to craft an all time album opener, like ‘Aces High’, ‘Painkiller’, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Hells Bells’. Everyone remembers the first time you hear the opening track on an album that changes everything. The hair stands up on the back of your neck and you know from this moment onwards, nothing will ever be the same. The launch sequence on the next era of TAILGUNNER has been hit. ‘Masters of the skies, never call it quits. Time to do or die, we are the Midnight Blitz!’”
K.K. Downing on TAILGUNNER: “TAILGUNNER is a band we should have seen emerge years ago from the UK. They personify everything that is heavy metal. They are loud and proud, and totally descended from everyone in metal that has gone before – their energy and rawness, together with their brand of metal, incorporates all of the godfathers and much more. Maiden, Priest, Motörhead, Def Leppard – the list is endless. The band has a youthful freshness and a uniqueness that will no doubt elevate them to being a true Metal favourite of the fans.”
Midnight Blitz is classic Heavy Metal without being pastiche. This is a band for the here and now – not just worshipping at the altar, but determined to stand upon it as the Metal Gods of a whole new generation of headbangers. TAILGUNNER prove their skills effortlessly, carving themselves out as Heavy Metal’s future and grabbing the torch from the legends themselves. Catchy hooks, killer riffs, and appealing to every heavy metal fan – join K.K. Downing and discover your new heroes now!
TAILGUNNER about Midnight Blitz: “Like phantoms of the clouds, the Midnight Blitz screams silently through the air. Descending on their prey, a Heavy Metal militia striking at the speed of sound. Only blood can run! Whilst touring our debut album, we were described by one roadie as ‘The bastard child of Maiden & Priest’ and that became the ethos for our new album Midnight Blitz. Just like our fore bearers, we are determined to push forward, always crafting our sound and building on what we have, whilst never compromising on what we started with – Pure Heavy Metal! We are not just worshipping at the altar of those who have gone before, but determined to stand upon it and be the heroes for a whole new generation! We played over 100 shows touring our debut album, sharing the stages with some of the most legendary names in Metal while paying our dues in blood, sweat, tears and endless nights out on the road. Everything we learned is on display here, packed into 10 tracks in what we feel can be a true, essential TAILGUNNER album. Produced by none other than the Metal guitar God K.K. Downing, working closely with K.K. during this entire process has been the ride of a lifetime and you can hear those touches of a bonafide Metal God throughout this album!”
The ambitious quintet fires with more precision than ever before on 10 versatile tracks. An air raid siren stands as harbinger of the onslaught from the powerful title track, “Midnight Blitz”, in which blitzkrieg drums and screaming twin lead guitars serve as a powerful sign of what is to come. The epic “Tears In Rain” showcases frontman Craig Cairns’ broad vocal skills and the band’s ability to deliver huge, infectious choruses.
“Follow Me In Death” boasts TAILGUNNER’s Maiden-esque approach to grandiose, heavy melodies, while ‘The Lost Boys’-inspired “Dead Until Dark” turns up the 80s vibes full throttle. With “Barren Lands and Seas of Red”, the young British band prove they have epics in their arsenal, continuing to intertwine catchy choruses with manic, thrash tinged riffs before letting audiences catch their breaths during the modern classic ballad “War In Heaven” – goosebumps guaranteed! The following “Blood Sacrifice” ups the tempo significantly and offers numerous opportunities to raise your fist and shout along, while “Night Raids” and “Eye Of The Storm” add triumphant notes, respectively, preparing for the grand finale. The epic, Power Metal feel of “Eulogy” wraps Midnight Blitz up masterfully, shifting from gently orchestrated melodies and memorable vocals before exploding into Speed Metal fireworks.
Midnight Blitz tracklisting:
Midnight Blitz
Tears In Rain
Follow Me In Death
Dead Until Dark
Barren Lands And Seas Of Red
War In Heaven
Blood Sacrifice
Night Raids
Eye Of The Storm
Eulogy
TAILGUNNER Live 2026
With HAMMERFALL 14.01.26 CH – Pratteln / Konzertfabrik Z7 15.01.26 CH – Lausanne / Les Docks 17.01.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 18.01.26 ES – Murcia / Mamba 20.01.26 ES – Sevilla / Custom 21.01.26 PT – Lisbon / Republica Da Musica 22.01.26 PT – Porto / Hard Club 23.01.26 ES – Madrid / La Riviera 24.01.26 ES – Villava / Sala Totem 26.01.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
30.01.26 WL – Porthcawl, Wales / Planet Rock Winters End Festival
Tour Support for Fozzy’s “Eyes On You” Tour 06.02.26 EN – Brighton, England / Chalk 07.02.26 EN – Margate, England / Dreamland 08.02.26 EN – Manchester, England / The Ritz 10.02.26 EN – Norwich, England / Epic Studios 11.02.26 EN – Bradford, England / Nightrain 13.02.26 EN – Nottingham, England / Rock City 14.02.26 SC – Glasgow, Scotland / TV Studios 15.02.26 EN – Newcastle, England / Boiler Shop 17.02.26 WL – Cardiff, Wales / Tramshed 18.02.26 EN – Torquay, England / The Foundry 19.02.26 EN – Southampton, England / The 1865 20.02.26 EN – London, England / Electric Ballroom 21.02.26 EN – Wolverhampton, England / KK’s Steel Mill
Summer Festivals 2026 05.06.26 IS – Stykkishólmur / Sátan Festival 06.06.26 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock Festival 13.06.26 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival 26.06.26 CZ – Spálené Poříčí / Basinfire Fest 18.07.26 UK – Maidstone / Maid of Stone Festival 09.08.26 DE – Geiselwind / Keep It True Legions Festival 15.08.26 NL – Eindhoven / Dynamo Metal Fest 05.09.26 UK – Coventry / Hella Rock Festival (Coventry Empire)
TAILGUNNER are: Craig Cairns – Vocals Rhea Thompson – Lead Guitar Zach Salvini – Lead Guitar Bones – Bass Guitar Eddie Mariotti – Drums
Due to an overwhelming response from fans, Scottish metal heavyweights Bleed From Withinare proud toannounce additional dates and updates for ‘The Dying Sun’ UK and Ireland tour, set for March 2026.
Bleed From Within commented:
“Thanks to the insane response to last week’s tour announcement, we have some additional shows and updates that we’re very excited to share with you! After selling out in less than 30 minutes, we’ve added a second night in Edinburgh and an additional Scottish date in Aberdeen – our first time there since 2018. We’ve upgraded to Rock City in Nottingham and even better, we’re happy to announce that Disembodied Tyrant & Baest are now able to join us on all tour dates.
Thank you so much to everyone that has picked up their tickets already. This is the craziest response to a headline tour that we’ve ever had. We’ll see you all in March!
Cheers – Ali, Davie, Goonzi, Kennedy, Steven”
BLEED FROM WITHIN – THE DYING SUN TOUR 2026
1st March Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room *SOLD OUT 2nd March Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room *NEW SHOW ADDED 3rd March Aberdeen @ Lemon Tree *NEW SHOW ADDED 5th March Dublin @ The Academy 6th March Liverpool @ o2 Academy *SELLING FAST 7th March Leeds @ Stylus 8th March Nottingham @ Rock City *VENUE UPGRADED 10th March Norwich @ Epic Studios *SELLING FAST 12th March Bristol @ Electric Bristol 13th March Southampton @ The 1865 *SELLING FAST 14th March Birmingham @ o2 Institute *SELLING FAST
This amazing news comes off the back of Bleed From Within‘scolossal, sold-out UK tour earlier this month, during which they played to capacity crowds at The Forum London, Manchester’s O2 Ritz and two unforgettable nights at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom.
After 20 years, Bleed from Within have reached their Zenith. The Glasgow firebrands are one of the hardest working acts in metal: playing shows globally with everyone from Megadeth to Slipknot, all while writing and regularly releasing monstrous, exhilarating songs. The upward journey reaches new heights on their seventh album, which contains the band’s heaviest, catchiest and most intrepid music to date.
Bleed – vocalist Scott Kennedy, guitarists Craig “Goonzi” Gowans and Steven Jones, drummer Ali Richardson and bassist Davie Provan – have long been Scottish metal’s most valued sons, constantly at the vanguard of muscular-sounding music. First albums Humanity (2009) and Empire (2010) made them cult figureheads in the deathcore scene, before Uprising (2013) broadened their palate with groove metal adrenaline and melodic death metal prowess. It also marked their major-label debut, catapulting them onto tours with heavy royalty.
In 2018, the band returned with the ferocious Era. Then, follow-ups Fracture (2020) and Shrine (2022) proved their greatest triumphs to date, intertwining Scott’s snarls with Steven’s majestic singing. The millions of streams gathered by such singles as ‘The End of All We Know’, ‘Into Nothing’ and ‘Levitate’ proved Bleed had become the next big thing. On Zenith – which was announced alongside career-affirming tours with Slipknot, Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine – the quintet are primed to leap into superstardom.
Across 11 songs, Zenith explores the parameters of what pulse-pounding metal can do. ‘Violent Nature’ is the most attention-demanding opener Bleed have ever penned, accelerating from a distorted intro to an onslaught of drums, blitzkrieg riffs and layer upon layer of screams. Single ‘In Place of Your Halo’ is a heavier counterpoint: its hulking groove leads up to a surprising bagpipe section, keeping the band in touch with their homeland as they affirm themselves on the world’s stage. From the bold string sections throughout the album to finale ‘Edge of Infinity’, which rises from acoustic guitars and singing to an almighty crescendo, Bleed’s horizons have never been broader. Yet, their songs have never felt so invigorating across the board either.
Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy – Vocals Craig Gowans – Lead Guitar Steven Jones – Rhythm Guitar & Vocals David Provan – Bass Ali Richardson – Drums
In celebration of Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve, Blackbriar are proud to release a piano parlour version of their recent track ‘The Fosillized Widow‘, taken from new record A Thousand Little Deaths.
The track is a beautifully intimate version of the song simply including just piano and vocals, recorded and mixed/mastered by Joost van den Broek.
Blackbriar stated: “We’ve re-recorded an intimate piano-and-vocal version of our song ‘The Fossilized Widow’ from our latest album. Our music really comes alive during spooky season, and this haunting rendition was especially created for these wonderfully eerie autumn nights.”
In December, SUBWAY TO SALLY will once again host their annual Eisheilige Nacht concerts. In celebration together with this year’s tour partners SCHANDMAUL, they have released a brand new collab single, “Räuber und Narren”! But this is more than just a song: as a collaboration between two of the most influential bands in German medieval rock, “Räuber und Narren”, which translates to “Outlaws and Fools”, is a gripping anthem that celebrates both parties – SUBWAY TO SALLY as outlaws and SCHANDMAUL as fools – as well as their shared history. In dialogue, the storytellers self-deprecatingly explore the relevance of solidarity and the power of being different – untamed and powerful as ever.
“Räuber und Narren” is not only available as a digital track, but also as a strictly limited edition 12″ single in the color MARBLED GOLD BLACK, which will be released on December 15, 2025. Pre-sales start now, so get your copy while supplies last!
SUBWAY TO SALLY about “Räuber und Narren”: “SCHANDMAUL and SUBWAY TO SALLY have been companions and close friends for decades. We are overjoyed to have finally put a joint tour together this year. It was a matter of honor that we wanted to write a song together. We think ‘Räuber und Narren’ is an anthem that unites not only the bands, but also their fans.”
SCHANDMAUL adds: “There’s clearly a shared DNA between SUBWAY TO SALLY and SCHANDMAUL fans – and not just the fans, but the musicians themselves. So what could be more natural than a joint tour? This year, we’re finally bringing this project to life, close to our hearts. Taking Eisheilige Nacht as the perfect opportunity, we’ve also created a joint song: ‘Räuber und Narren’ – a gift to our fans and to ourselves, celebrating the very DNA of minstrels!”
“Räuber und Narren” will be performed live for the first time at Eisheilige Nacht. This year’s edition begins on December 12 in Pratteln, Switzerland, followed by nine German cities. As always, the tour will celebrate its finale with a show on December 30 in SUBWAY TO SALLY’s hometown of Potsdam. In addition to SCHANDMAUL, who are now performing with Till Herence as their new singer after a challenging period, Kupfergold and Haggefugg will also be joining them this year. All dates are listed below!
EISHEILIGE NACHT 2025 Subway to Sally, Schandmaul, Kupfergold, Haggefugg 12.12.25 CH – Pratteln / Z7 13.12.25 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann (Halle) – SOLD OUT! 19.12.25 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 20.12.25 DE – Wetzlar / Buderus-Arena 21.12.25 DE – Dresden / Alter Schlachthof – SOLD OUT! 26.12.25 DE – Braunschweig / MEC Millenium Event Center 27.12.25 DE – Würzburg / Posthalle 28.12.25 DE – Bielefeld / Lokschuppen 29.12.25 DE – Bremen / Pier 2 30.12.25 DE – Potsdam / Waschhaus Potsdam – LOW TICKETS!
SUBWAY TO SALLY are: Eric Fish – Vocals, Flutes, Bagpipes Ally Storch – Violin Bodenski – Hurdy Gurdy, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Simon – Acoustic Guitars, Trumsheit, Vocals Ingo Hampf – Guitar, Lute Simon Michael – Drums, Percussion Sugar Ray – Bass
Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for their cover of the popular ANTHRAX version of Joe Jackson’s ‘Got The Time‘, which is streaming now on all platforms. Originally released in Finnish under the name ‘Ennen‘ between KORPIKLAANI‘s most recent albums Jylhä (2021) and Rankarumpu (2024), you can now enjoy the English version as well.
Be sure to catch KORPIKLAANI live on the remaining dates of this year or at HEIDENFEST 2026 with Finntroll,Heidevolk, Trollfest and The Dread Crew Of Oddwood. All dates below.
KORPIKLAANI LIVE:
27.11.2025 FIHelsinki, F:F:F – Formosa:Finland:Fest w/Cthonic 28.11.2025 – EE – Tallinn, Helitehas w/Arctis 29.11.2025 – LT – Vilnius, Vakaris w/Arctis 30.11.2025 – LV – Riga, Spelet Concert Hall w/Arctis
HEIDENFEST 2026 Korpiklaani, Finntroll, Heidevolk, Trollfest, The Dread Crew of Oddwood
09.01.2026 NL Tilburg – O13 * No Finntroll 10.01.2026 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser ** No Finntroll 11.01.2026 DE Hamburg – Markthalle ** No Finntroll 12.01.2026 DE Berlin – Kesselhaus 13.01.2026 PL Gdansk – B90 14.01.2026 PL Warsaw – Progresja 15.01.2026 PL Krakow – Kwadrat 16.01.2026 PK Wroclaw – A2 17.01.2026 HU Budapest – Barba Negra 18.01.2026 CZ Brno – Sono Centrum 20.01.2026 AT Vienna – Ottakringer Brauerei 21.01.2026 HR Zagreb – Boogaloo 22.01.2026 SI Ljubljana – Siska 23.01.2026 DE Würzburg – Posthalle 24.01.2026 DE Regensburg – Eventhall-Airport 25.01.2026 FR Paris – Élysée Montmartre 27.01.2026 ES Madrid – Mon 28.01.2026 ES Barcelona – Salamandra 29.01.2026 FR Limoges – CC John Lennon 30.01.2026 CH Pratteln – Z7 31.01.2026 FR Lyon – Transbordeur 01.02.2026 DE Munich – Backstage 03.02.2026 UK London – Islington Assembly Hall 04.02.2026 UK Manchester – Manchester Academy 2 05.02.2026 UK Wolves – KK’s Steel Mill 06.02.2026 DE Oberhausen – Turbinhalle 07.02.2026 BE Antwerpen – Trix 08.02.2026 FR Rennes – L’Étage
–VIP (Meet & Greet) available for all shows with Korpiklaani & Finntroll only –VIP Tickets available @ http://www.firebirdindustries.live
This will be the first time in their long careers that Korpiklaani & Finntroll tour together, which only took roughly 13 years to finally make happen!
Joining them to celebrate this unique event are some of their best friends and drinking partners in Heidevolk and Trollfest. To warm up the evening with all the dancing, drinking, moshing and all round good time are The Dread Crew of Oddwood.
Good music, good friends and never enough celebrations.
Heidenfest 2026 will be a night to remember!
Due to prior agreements, Finntroll will miss the first 3 shows.
Moonsorrow will replace them, making this a small 10 year reunion of the Finnish Folk Metal Mafia. Vanaheim to also join for the 013 show as special guest.
KORPIKLAANI Jonne Järvelä comments:
“I’m more than excited to be touring Europe with such a great group of bands. We’ve known each other for decades and that’s why I might feel a little old. Fortunately, a carefree, joyous, unrestrained, wild, fun, exhilarating, intoxicating, unconventional, extravagant and hilarious tour life is so healthy and refreshing that it keeps us young and fresh. Come along and you’ll be surprised by the amazing and crazy nights with us. Fun is guaranteed!”
FINNTROLL comments:
“This is no ordinary tour — it is a march of madness and glory across Europe!
Our strings are tuned to mischief, and at last we will tour side by side with our friends in Korpiklaani and TrollfesT, strengthened by Heidevolk and Oddwood. This tour brings forth a storm of dark tunes, overflowing ale, and untamed revelry.
Expect nights where reality bends, ancient spirits stir, and the line between myth and madness disappear. Join the horde, this will be legendary!”
HEIDEVOLK comments:
“Hello fellow heathens! After the crazy successful Paganfest tour earlier this year, we are once again invited to join a legendary tour making its long awaited return: HEIDENFEST!
Together with our longtime friends and colleagues from Korpiklaani, Finntroll, Trollfest, and The Dread Crew of Oddwood, we will embark on a European road trip to bring you the songs we couldn’t play at Paganfest.
Get ready for a legendary night of exquisite folk metal madness, and raise your horns with the Pagan Metal Brotherhood! 🤘🔥🍻”
TROLLFEST comments:
“The ultimate tour package straight out of our moistest, wildest dreams has arrived! Korpiklaani and Finntroll — the very reasons TrollfesT was spawned into existence — are leading the charge. Add our beloved drinking brothers Heidevolk and the utterly unhinged Dread Crew of Oddwood, and you’ve got yourself a tour destined for glory! This is not just a tour… this is history, covered in beer foam, accordions, and questionable decisions!”
THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD comments:
“Sharpen your crab claws and prepare for an evening of ultimate folk metal fun, ’cause we’re bringing Heavy Mahogany back to Europe! We can’t wait to feast alongside the legendary bands on this tour and share a night of nautical debauchery with you all!”
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