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ROB ZOMBIE & MARILYN MANSON Announce 2026 Summer Co-Headline Tour Across North America

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 18, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie. Leave a comment

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson today announced a co-headlining tour across North America, taking place this summer. The tour unites two of rock’s most recognizable icons and consummate showmen for what promises to be a blockbuster 21-date run. It kicks off on August 20 in West Palm Beach, FL at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, rolls through major markets such as Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and more before concluding on September 20 in Concord, CA at Toyota Pavilion at Concord. The tour will also feature Gold-certified Mongolian metal collective The Hu and Multiplatinum-selling Los Angeles industrial rock stalwarts Orgy as special guests on all dates.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, January 20 at 10am local time. This will be followed by artists presales starting Wednesday, January 21 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, January 23 at 10am local time at livenation.com.

PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 20 at 10am local time until Thursday, January 22 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

Of course, this isn’t the first time that these titans have canvased the country on tour together. Zombie and Manson have packed sold-out amphitheaters and arenas coast-to-coast with co-headlining runs in the past. Now, they’re hitting the road together once again this summer — and it’s not one to miss.

2026 TOUR DATES

8/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^+
8/21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^+
8/23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^+
8/24 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater^+
8/26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^+
8/27 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center^+
8/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake^+
8/30 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater^+
9/01 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^+
9/02 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^+
9/04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre^+
9/05 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^+
9/06 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center^+
9/09 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^+
9/10 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^+
9/12 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*^+
9/14 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^+
9/16 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest+
9/17 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre^+
9/18 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^+
9/20 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord^+

*Not a Live Nation show
^With The Hu
+With Orgy

ABOUT ROB ZOMBIE:
As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of eight feature films with a worldwide gross totaling more than $150 million. Pushing forward at full speed once again, he ignites another era with his anxiously awaited eighth solo album, The Great Satan, on February 27, 2026. He channels the down-and-dirty grime and grit of old school CBGB punk coupled with hard-charging high-octane metal and the hyper-charged stadium-size hooks he’s known for. It’s unrestrained, unfiltered, and undeniably Rob Zombie. Each of Rob Zombie’s 7 solo studio albums have debuted in the top 10 on Billboard’s 200 chart. Zombie is an 8-time Grammy nominee, with his most recent nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 2022 awards. Rob Zombie has proved an undeniable box office success throughout his career, writing and directing horror favorites such as House of 1,000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, The Lords of Salem and Three From Hell.

ABOUT MARILYN MANSON:
Marilyn Manson
 is an iconoclast as a recording artist, songwriter, producer, actor, and author. To date, he has delivered nine Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200—including two #1 debuts. His paintings have adorned the walls of galleries worldwide. He has appeared on screen in numerous movies and TV shows and notably partnered with fashion houses such as Saint Laurent and Balenciaga. In 2024, Manson presented his thirteenth full-length LP, One Assassination Under God — Chapter 1 [Nuclear Blast], co-produced by guitarist and composer Tyler Bates [Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick]. It’s as heavy and hypnotic as his most celebrated material, yet the songcraft proves to be his sharpest and leanest, cutting deep enough to draw blood. With more to come, his influence continues to grow stronger from one generation to the next, seeping into the fabric of culture.

SEPTICFLESH Announce Show with The Orchestra And Choir of the State Opera in Plovdiv

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 18, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Septicflesh. Leave a comment

Symphonic death metallers SEPTICFLESH are proud to announce a show in Plovdiv, Bulgaria where they will perform an exclusive symphonic ceremony at the Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv, on 19th September of this year.

SEPTICFLESH stated:

“Children of Morpheus,
as we enter 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to resurrect the pale beauty of the past within magnificent ancient places.

Our first announcement for the year:
on September 19, 2026, we will perform an exclusive symphonic ceremony at the Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Joined on stage by the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Opera Choir of Plovdiv, we summon
ANCIENT WHISPERS.

Tickets for this historic ritual, Ancient Whispers, go on sale on January 14, 2026.
Special guests and further details will be revealed via our official social media channels in the coming months.”

Tickets are on-sale now: https://www.eventim.bg/eventseries/septicflesh-with-orchestra-and-choir-4072619/

Formed as “Septic Flesh” in Greece in the early ’90s, SEPTICFLESH has carved an indelible mark on the metal scene. With a rich history spanning decades, the band has continuously evolved their sound, incorporating symphonic elements to create a truly unique sonic experience. From their debut EP Temple of The Lost Race to their latest masterpiece SEPTICFLESH has captivated audiences with their dynamic compositions and haunting melodies. With each album, they push the boundaries of symphonic metal, weaving together intricate orchestrations with crushing riffs and powerful vocals. Don’t miss your chance to witness their monumental live performances, where the thunderous sound of SEPTICFLESH will engulf you in a whirlwind of emotion and intensity.

SEPTICFLESH is:
Seth Siro Anton | Vocals, Bass
Christos Antoniou | Guitar, Orchestra
Sotiris Anunnaki V | Clean Vocals, Guitar, 12 String Guitar
Psychon | Guitar
Kerim ‘Krimh’ Lechner | Drums

LOST SOCIETY Announce New Album “Hell Is A State Of Mind” + Drop First Single & Video ‘Blood Diamond’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 18, 2026
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Finland’s forward-thinking metal trailblazers LOST SOCIETY announce their brand-new album Hell Is A State Of Mind, set for release on March 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Four years after the critically acclaimed If the Sky Came Down, the band returns with their most fearless and defining statement yet – modern metal without equals and without apologies.

For vocalist-guitarist Samy Elbanna, guitarist Arttu Lesonen, bassist Mirko Lehtinen, and drummer Tapani Fagerström, Hell Is A State Of Mind marks a bold step into the metallic territory they were always meant to claim: unrestrained, unmistakable, and unapologetically their own. Reuniting with trusted collaborator Joonas Parkkonen (producer, co-writer, mixing engineer), the album took a decisive turn when the track ‘Blood Diamond‘ reshaped the creative direction – evolving from a simple melody into cinematic, string-driven grandeur.

The album’s first official single, ‘Blood Diamond‘, follows last spring’s “early first taste”, ‘Dead People Scare Me (But the Living Make Me Sick)‘, and arrives alongside a raw, high-energy video capturing Lost Society’s untamed stage presence. From the very first notes, Hell Is A State Of Mind makes one thing clear: this is LOST SOCIETY at their most confident, confrontational, and uncompromising.

Listen to ‘Blood Diamond‘ here: https://lostsociety.bfan.link/blood-diamond

Frontman Samy Elbanna comments:

”I’m beyond excited to finally be able to announce our upcoming album and the new single off of it! Lost Society sounds HEAVY in the year 2026 – and you are all about to experience it first hand! I loved every moment of writing this album and especially preparing the story that i’m singing to you all – soon it will all be yours. Pre-order the album and blast out ”Blood Diamond” LOUD until your neighbours can’t take it anymore!”

Pre-order Hell Is A State Of Mind: https://lostsociety.bfan.link/hell-is-a-state-of-mind

Kicking off in March 2026, right after the album release, LOST SOCIETY embark on a European tour, hitting cities throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Fans can expect a high-voltage set packed with fan favourites, ferocious riffs, and the band’s unmistakable adrenaline-charged energy.

TOUR IS A STATE OF MIND

07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebäude 9
09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange
10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter
11.03.26 UK London – Underworld
13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt
15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff
16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage
18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia
19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty
21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene
22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument
23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova

Ticketlink: https://lostsociety.fi/tour/

Line up:

Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar
Arttu Lesonen | Guitar
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Taz Fagerström | Drums

HIGHER POWER Release Video for ‘Count The Miles’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 18, 2026
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UK alt-hardcore quintet Higher Power released a video for their track ‘Count The Miles‘, ahead of their highly anticipated sold-out show, at Leeds Brudenell Social Club on last Friday 16th January.

The band’s third studio album, There’s Love In This World If You Want It, was surprise released digitally in summer 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. 

Frontman Jimmy Wizard commented on the video:

“This video was Alex’s concept but one of our favourite things growing up was seeing videos that give you a look behind the curtain! We don’t live and tour like this anymore but I’m grateful for the experiences we had together and it’s cool to have something of a highlight reel of our lives over those years so enjoy!”

Watch the video for ‘Count The Miles’ here: https://youtu.be/wyORsG5vu30
Stream There’s Love In This World If You Want It and order physical copies here: https://higherpower.bfan.link/love

There’s Love In This World If You Want It

01. Absolute Bloom
02. Count The Miles
03. All The Rage
04. Better
05. Two Doors Down 
06. Lunar Tuesday
07. Kaleidoscope
08. Wide Awake
09. My Sweet Surrender

Inner peace. That’s the aim for us all, isn’t it? Well, the truth is that it is always there waiting for you. You just need to work away a little bit to find it, digging deep and questioning yourself to get closer and closer to achieving that ultimate sense of personal zen. It may not always feel like the search is paying off, but there is always potential for that love, compassion and understanding of who you are to seep through. The journey may be challenging, but you’ll be glad that you took part in it in the end.

For Higher Power, that journey has seen them do things that, when they emerged onto the Yorkshire hardcore circuit in 2015, were never even on their radar. From their innocently frantic beginnings of emulating and celebrating legendary bands like Leeway and Merauder for a new generation, even playing their first two shows in the basement of the house owned by The Flex and at an early iteration of Outbreak Fest respectively, the ten years that have followed have seen them ride every ebb and flow that the music industry has to offer. From touring with everyone from Alexisonfire and Neck Deep to Knocked Loose and Angel Du$t to signing to Roadrunner Records for their sophomore full-length 27 Miles Underwater, they have achieved the sort of things that, up until recently, would never have been on the horizon of possibility for a hardcore band of their ilk. Yet, within experiencing the industry mechanics usually reserved for the highest echelons of rock royalty, they also realised they were drifting away from the things that made them want to do all of this in the first place.

The result of putting what feels right for them first is There’s Love In This World If You Want It, a record that encapsulates the Higher Power spirit in a way that only those whose hearts are truly entrenched in the band can produce. Peeling away layers of assumption and ideology placed upon them by others and focusing once more on the genre-splicing experimentation that inspired them to create together in the first place, they have produced nine songs that showcase exactly what they are made of in a screaming rainbow of colour.

LION’S SHARE Release New Single ‘Another Desire’ from Upcoming Comeback Album “Inferno”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 18, 2026
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Swedish heavy metal veterans LION’S SHARE return with fire as they unleash “Another Desire”, taken from their long-awaited comeback album Inferno, out March 27, 2026 via Metalville Records.

Marking the band’s first full-length studio album in 17 years, Inferno is already one of the most anticipated heavy metal releases of the year — and “Another Desire” sets the tone with uncompromising riffs, massive hooks, and a dark, contemporary lyrical edge.

Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson comments on the song’s theme:
“The lyrics of ‘Another Desire’ deal with gangs, brotherhood, money, and the destructive pull of addiction. It’s about loyalty, power, and how easily you can become a slave to drugs and desires you think you control — until they control you.”

Musically, “Another Desire” showcases LION’S SHARE at their most focused and aggressive, blending classic heavy metal power with modern intensity that reflects both the band’s legacy and their renewed hunger.

Guitarist and founding member Lars Chriss adds:
“This song represents exactly where we are today. Heavy, sharp, and straight to the point. After all these years, it felt important to come back with something that hits hard — both musically and lyrically.”

“Another Desire” is available now on all digital platforms, accompanied by an official music video.

Formed in Sundsvall, Sweden in 1987, LION’S SHARE quickly established themselves as a force within European heavy metal, touring extensively alongside legends such as MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, DIO, MANOWAR, U.D.O., and Dee Snider. Their critically acclaimed catalog includes albums like Emotional Coma and Dark Hours, praised for their balance of crushing heaviness and melodic strength.

Since 2017, LION’S SHARE has operated as a powerful duo with Lars Chriss (guitars) and Nils Patrik Johansson (vocals), supported by trusted collaborators in studio and on stage. With Inferno, the band are ready to reclaim their place at the forefront of heavy metal.

Alongside the release of “Another Desire,” LION’S SHARE have also announced their first live shows of 2026:

Live dates:
• March 27, 2026 – Release Show @ Encore, Sundbyberg (Stockholm), Sweden
• April 11, 2026 – Hell Yeah Rock Club / Palatset, Linköping, Sweden
Tickets available via Tickster

Album pre-order: https://lionsshare.lnk.to/Inferno

LINEUP:
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Kay Backlund – Keyboards
Anuviel (Saecred Spirit) – Keyboards
Fredrik Johansson – Drums

Produced & mixed by: Lars Chriss
Mastered by: Mike Lind
All songs written by: Lars Chriss & Nils Patrik Johansson
Artwork: Blekkmark Design Studio

Live lineup:
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Magnus Ulfstedt – Drums

http://www.lionsshare.org
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yIytMmJ2tx30YdMAMkDSo
http://www.youtube.com/lionsshare
http://www.facebook.com/lionsshareband
https://www.instagram.com/lions_share_band/

THE ETERNAL Celebrate Release of New EP “Celestial” with Music Video for ‘Celestial Veil’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 18, 2026
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[photo: AJ Savolainen]

Australian-Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL celebrates the release of their new, critically-acclaimed EP, entitled “Celestial“, that is out now on powerhouse label Reigning Phoenix Music.

To mark the day, the band have unveiled an official music video for “Celestial Veil”, a track that highlights their talent for slow-burning heaviness and emotional depth. The EP is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition (exclusively available through the band’s official store and the RPM shop). Order your favorite choice of format at this location: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR 

Built on restrained weight and a drifting sense of atmosphere, the new single “Celestial Veil” unfolds like a moment suspended in time. The video mirrors this feeling through cosmic imagery, light meets vast darkness, visually reinforcing the song’s themes of loss, distance, and fragile connection.

Featuring celestial metaphors, “Celestial Veil” captures the longing and grief of separation. As stars fade and time stands still, the song reveals that love, though fragile and doomed, remains a luminous force: eternal in memory and dreams beyond the darkness.

“The lyrics of “Celestial Veil” depict a meditation on loss, memory, and the cosmic inevitability of separation,” the band reveals. “They weave imagery of stars, constellations, and light fading into darkness to reflect the fragility of human connection and the grief of distance between two souls. The recurring theme of time standing still suggests moments of longing suspended against the vastness of the universe, while the celestial metaphors frame love and loss as forces written in the stars—beautiful yet doomed. Despite despair and fading light, Mark clings to memory and dreams, revealing both the pain of absence and the enduring pull of an eternal, though fragile, bond.”

Following the success of their acclaimed 2024 album “Skinwalker”, THE ETERNAL now return with their new EP “Celestial”. Continuing their signature fusion of melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness, and progressive depth, the band once again delivers an emotive and cinematic journey through sound and spirit, unafraid to embrace both beauty and bleakness while charting new creative horizons.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as Katatonia, Swallow the Sun, and Anathema – dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!

“Celestial” Track Listing:

  1. Absence Of Light
  2. Celestial Veil
  3. It All Ends
  4. Bleeding Into Light
  5. Casting Down Shadows
  6. Everlasting MMXXVI

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion

More on THE ETERNAL:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheEternal
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theeternalofficial/
X | https://www.twitter.com/theeternalband
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theeternalofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

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