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Drug Church and White Reaper Team Up For Massive Co-Headlining Tour

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Drug Church and White Reaper Team Up For Massive Co-Headlining Tour

Drug Church, White Reaper, SPY, Death Lens, Public Opinion, Concord Music Hall, Majestic Theatre, Fine Line, Delmar Hall, The Bottleneck, Summit Music Hall, Neumos, Aladdin Theatre, August Hall, The Fonda Theatre, The Observatory North Park, Area15 Portal, Walter Studios, Ferris Wheelers, Mohawk, St. Andrews Hall, The Roxy, Spirit Hall, Opera House, Warsaw, Paradise Rock Club, Union Transfer, Canal Club, Eulogy, The Basement East, The Albatross, The Abbey, The Orpheum, Terminal West, Mercury Ballroom

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Drug Church and White Reaper are hitting the road for a massive North American co-headlining tour in 2026. This spring run brings together two of the most energetic live acts currently touring, and the lineup includes a solid collection of support from SPY, Death Lens, and Public Opinion. Drug Church is continuing their heavy touring schedule in support of the 2024 full-length ‘PRUDE’ while White Reaper is celebrating their recently released album ‘Only Slightly Empty’. Both groups have built their reputations on delivering big guitars and massive hooks that consistently resonate in a live setting.

The tour kicks off on March 14th in Chicago and winds through more than thirty cities across the United States and Canada. Fans can expect a relentless evening of music as the bands travel from the Midwest to the West Coast before heading back toward the East. The inclusion of diverse opening acts ensures that every show offers a wide-ranging experience for the alternative rock and punk community. Recording big sounds for the studio is one thing, but hearing these tracks live and loud is where the energy of these two bands truly flourishes.

Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, December 19th, and many dates are expected to move quickly given the reputation of both headliners. Whether you are catching the show at The Fonda in Los Angeles or the Warsaw in Brooklyn, the combination of these two powerhouses is a perfect match for any spring calendar. The bands have managed to stay busy with individual projects, but coming together for this co-headlining run highlights a shared commitment to the spirit of modern guitar music.

Tour Dates:

03/14 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall %
03/15 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre ^ %
03/16 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line ^ %
03/18 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall ^ %
03/19 – Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck ^ %
03/20 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall ^ %
03/23 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos ^ %
03/24 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre ^ %
03/25 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Fest ^ %
03/27 – San Francisco, CA @ August Hall ^ %
03/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre ^ %
03/29 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park ^ %
03/31 – Las Vegas, NV @ Area15 Portal ^ %
04/01 – Phoenix, AZ @ Walter Studios ^ %
04/03 – Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheelers^ %
04/04 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk ^ %
04/24 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall #
04/25 – Cleveland, OH @ The Roxy #
04/26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall #
04/28 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House #
04/30 – Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw #
05/01 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club #
05/02 – Union Transfer #
05/06 – Richmond, VA @ Canal Club ^ #
05/08 – Asheville, NC Eulogy ^ #
05/09 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East ^ #
05/11 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross ^ #
05/12 – Orlando, FL @ The Abbey ^ #
05/13 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ #
05/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West ^ #
05/16 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom ^ #
^ w/ SPY
% w/ Death Lens
# w/ Public Opinion

Jon Anderson Returns To The Roots With ‘Earth Mother Earth’ And ‘Survival & Other Stories’

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Jon Anderson is proving once again that the creative spirit never really rests, even when the industry tries to pigeonhole you into a single legacy. He has teamed up with Frontiers Music Srl to bring two fascinating chapters of his solo career back into the light on March 27th with the re-release of ‘Earth Mother Earth’ and ‘Survival & Other Stories’. These aren’t just standard reissues for the shelf; they are part of the Record Store Day Essentials Program with some beautiful colored vinyl options like green and gold marble. It is a reminder that Anderson has always operated on his own frequency, moving from the intimate, home-recorded folk textures of the late nineties to the global, collaborative experiments that defined his return to the scene over a decade later.

The contrast between these two records tells you everything you need to know about his artistic range. ‘Earth Mother Earth’ is a quiet, acoustic-based journey that feels like a deep breath of fresh air, leaning into environmental themes with a stripped-back production that lets his signature voice carry the weight. Then you have ‘Survival & Other Stories’, which was born from a period of intense health challenges and transformed into a worldwide collaboration after Jon invited musicians to send him their tracks via the internet. It is a triumphant comeback story that shows how a visionary can find inspiration in the most difficult circumstances. Whether you are spinning the new visualizer for “Time Has Come” or diving into the expansive sounds of “New New World,” it is clear that Jon Anderson is still finding new ways to share his message of hope and connection.

Blackstreet Reaches One Billion Streams For “No Diggity”

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Blackstreet has officially secured their place in history as “No Diggity” surpasses one billion streams on Spotify. This milestone marks the group as the first 90s R&B male collective to enter the prestigious Billions Club. Led by Chauncey “Black” Hannibal alongside Levi Little, Mark Middleton, and Eric Williams, the quartet continues to showcase the unmistakable harmonies that defined an era. This achievement arrives at a pivotal moment as the group signs a new strategic partnership with XOXO Entertainment Corp to usher in a fresh chapter for 2026.

With a global tour and new music on the horizon, the group remains a cultural force decades after their initial chart domination. Fans around the world are celebrating this streaming victory which proves that the authentic Blackstreet sound resonates just as strongly with new generations as it did during the 90s. This partnership with XOXO Entertainment Corp focuses on innovative ways to elevate the group’s legacy through synergistic collaborations and high-profile endorsements. As the “Another Level” era approaches its 30th anniversary, the momentum behind these R&B icons shows that timeless artistry always finds a way to stay at the top.

Kyle Sevenoaks Ignites The Industrial Scene With “Watch It Burn”

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British-Norwegian composer Kyle Sevenoaks is making a definitive return to the industrial metal landscape with the release of his latest single “Watch It Burn” today. This rich cacophony of sound serves as his first musical offering of 2025 and follows the successful run of his award-winning short horror film ‘Taste In Music’ which made waves throughout 2024. Sevenoaks describes the track as a visceral response to unfair power dynamics and cold calculations that affect the lives of everyday people. The music video effectively translates this theme of reclaiming control and finding catharsis through a landscape of heavy industrial elements and aggressive sonic textures. Between directing music videos and working on his debut feature film, the Oslo-based musician remains a fixture in the digital community as a regular performer at TwitchCon events in both the US and Europe. His commitment to the craft is further evidenced by endorsements from Spector Basses and Winspear Instrumental which highlight his standing as a professional in the industry. Whether he is building worlds on screen or layering industrial riffs in the studio, the focus remains on delivering a self-contained story that resonates with authenticity.

Photo Gallery: Brad Paisley, Jackson Dean, and Meghan Patrick at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on December 12, 2025

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Testament Brings The “Thrash Of The Titans” To The United States

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The energy of the Bay Area is heading across the country this spring as Testament officially launches the highly anticipated U.S. leg of their ‘Thrash Of The Titans’ world tour. This monumental trek unites three of the most enduring forces in heavy music with Overkill and the German legends Destruction joining the bill for a month of absolute chaos. Frontman Chuck Billy is looking at 2026 as a year that begins with an explosion as these metal brothers celebrate a friendship that has spanned nearly four decades. It is a rare opportunity to see a lineup this heavy and this seasoned sharing the same stage night after night to prove that the spirit of thrash is as vital as ever.

Tour Dates:

3/14 – Portland, OR – Roseland theater
3/15 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
3/16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
3/18 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
3/20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
3/21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
3/22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
3/24 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
3/25 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
3/27 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
3/28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
3/29 – Reading, PA – Club Reverb
3/31 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
4/1 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
4/3 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
4/4 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
4/5 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
4/8 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
4/9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
4/10 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre (no Overkill)

Virtue In Vain Completes A Brutal Trilogy With “Nothing Is All I Am”

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Welsh heavyweights Virtue In Vain are stepping back into the light with their most engulfing work to date, a new EP titled ‘Nothing Is All I Am’ arriving on Friday, January 23rd. This record serves as the final chapter in a deeply personal trilogy that began with the exploration of lost identity on ‘For All You Know Is The Mask I Wore’ and the chaotic descent of ‘Dusk // Dawn’. The new material finds the band navigating the wreckage of a fractured mind and picking up the pieces with a raw honesty that feels both painful and necessary. To lead the charge, the band has unleashed a devastating new single called “Blood Eyes” which perfectly sets the tone for the emotional weight of the full project.

Musically, this is the most relentless the quartet has ever sounded as they lean into a barrage of burly riffs and jackhammer percussion. Vocalist Hywel delivers a full-frontal guttural performance that captures the unrelenting anger and pessimism woven into the lyrics. From the opening intensity of “Split” to the final echoes of “The Wit & I,” the EP functions as a cohesive journey through panic attacks and the torment of replaying one’s own failings. It is a massive sonic achievement that manages to be both technically impressive and deeply emotive at the same time.

There is a sense of genuine catharsis in how these tracks come together to tell a story of resilience amidst a mental storm. The band has spent years carving out a fierce reputation across the UK’s heavy music scene and this release confirms their status as thoughtful songwriters who aren’t afraid of the dark. By confronting the struggles of the human condition head-on, they have created a body of work that is absolutely captivating for anyone who likes their music with a lot of heart and a lot of volume. This is the sound of a band reaching their peak and finding strength in the most vulnerable places.

Track Listing:

  1. Split
  2. Blood Eyes
  3. Between Reflections & Silence
  4. Echoes
  5. The Wit & I

Big Richard Delivers A Fierce New Era With “Pet”

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Bluegrass used to be about the past, but Big Richard is playing for the world we actually live in right now. Their new album ‘Pet’ arrives February 5th via Signature Sounds and it completely ignores the digital polish that kills so much modern music. This Colorado quartet decided to record the whole thing live to tape in single shot performances because they understand that mistakes make you human. Cello player Joy Adams and mandolinist Bonnie Sims wanted to capture the raw energy of their stage show and the result is a record that breathes with a kind of intensity you rarely hear anymore.

The album starts with a medley of “It’s Gonna Fall” and “Old Daingerfield” that confronts environmental collapse without blinking an eye. They follow up heavy themes with instrumentals like “Circus Jerk” where everyone gets space to rip and show off their deep musical pedigree. These women have the degrees and the touring history to back up the bravado, but they aren’t interested in just being technical. They are interested in the collective anger and the eventual catharsis that comes from playing songs like the anti-capitalist anthem “Millionaire” or the vehement “Red Fox Run.”

You see a lot of macho posturing in this genre, but the name Big Richard is a direct reclamation of that old school attitude. The title track “Pet” sounds like a slightly unhinged circus soundtrack while exploring childhood trauma and the feeling of being stuck in the turning world. Even with all the fury, they still find room for the yearning sweetness of “Alaska” and a hushed cover of “Make the World Go Away” to close the set. This is music that unsettles and comforts at the same time because it was made by people who are actually willing to let their creative juices flow.

Obscura Bring The “Stardust Tour” To North America This Spring

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Obscura is returning to the United States this spring for the eighteen-date “Stardust Tour” beginning March 15th at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood. This run of shows represents a significant portion of their multi-year ‘A Sonication World Tour’ and brings a technical lineup to major markets across the country. Frontman Steffen Kummerer has confirmed that the band will perform material from their latest album alongside several deep cuts that have never appeared on a live setlist before. Fans in cities like Austin, Philadelphia, and Detroit can expect a precise and immersive performance that highlights the band’s complex musicality.

Joining the tour as special guests are Allegaeon and Cognitive who are both recognized as significant forces in the modern progressive death metal scene. The addition of Dutch avant-garde unit Cryptosis completes a diverse bill that spans multiple sub-genres of extreme music. Tickets for these performances are available today starting at 10:00 PST through the band’s official website. This spring trek serves as a precursor to a busy global schedule for the group as they continue their worldwide travels well into the summer months.

Following the final North American date in Roseville, the band will travel to Japan for “The Sun Eater” tour with label mates Fallujah and the group DVRK.

Tour Dates (w/ Allegaeon, Cognitive, Cryptosis):

03.13.2026 USA Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky-A-Go-Go
03.14.2026 USA Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
03.15.2026 USA El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
03.16.2026 USA Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
03.17.2026 USA Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
03.18.2026 USA Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
03.23.2026 USA Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
03.24.2026 USA Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
03.25.2026 USA Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
03.26.2026 USA Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music All
03.27.2026 USA Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
03.28.2026 USA Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
03.29.2026 USA Joilet, IL @ The Forge
03.30.2026 USA Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway
03.31.2026 USA Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
04.01.2026 USA Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
04.02.2026 USA Reno, NV @ Club Underground
04.03.2026 USA Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

Japanese Tour Dates (w/ Fallujah, DVRK):

05.20.2026 JP Tokyo @ Space Odd
05.21.2026 JP Tokyo @ Space Odd
05.22.2026 JP Nagoya @ 3Star Image
05.23.2026 JP Osaka @ Score Factory
05.24.2026 JP Hiroshima @ Reed

Festival Dates:

01.10.2026 NL @ Hedon Zwaar 2026
05.02.2026 IND @ Hammersonic Festival 2026
06.18.2026 FR @ Hellfest 2026
08.15.2026 IT @ Frantic Festival 2026
08.29.2026 CZ @ Brezovska Metalova Noc 19

Universal Music Group and Splice Partner For Ethical AI Tools

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Universal Music Group and the popular music creation platform Splice are joining forces to build a visionary roadmap for the next generation of AI-powered creative tools. This strategic alliance focuses on developing commercial products that prioritize artistic control and sonic excellence while fully respecting intellectual property rights. By bringing together the world’s leading home for artists and a ubiquitous production ecosystem, both companies aim to provide a high-fidelity pathway for creators to express their intent with absolute precision. This partnership stands out as a major win for the creative community because it emphasizes a commitment to ethical innovation and the empowerment of human artistry over automation.

The collaboration will specifically explore the development of AI-powered virtual instruments that allow UMG artists to integrate their own signature sounds into the Splice workflow. This move builds on the impressive foundation that Splice has established through its growing suite of AI-native tools and its recent acquisition of the high-end virtual instrument library Spitfire Audio. Artists are expected to play a central role in guiding the development process to ensure the final products meet the rigorous demands of professional studio environments. By fostering this level of direct creative involvement, the partnership ensures that the emerging technology serves as a natural extension of an artist’s unique palette.

Both Michael Nash of UMG and Kakul Srivastava of Splice have highlighted the importance of fair compensation and transparency as they navigate this new technological front. This agreement is a natural extension of their shared history as signatories to the Principles for Music Creation with AI which advocates for responsible and human-centric development. With deeply embedded workflows already existing in industry-standard workstations like Ableton and Pro Tools, these new tools are poised to become an essential part of the modern producer’s toolkit. It is an exciting time to be a creator as these industry leaders work to put trustworthy and powerful commercial instruments into the hands of musicians everywhere.