Desertfest London has officially completed its 2026 lineup, revealing the day and stage splits for its fourteenth year of rock fury. Taking place from May 15th to 17th across Camden, the festival is set to feature a massive collection of stoner rock, doom, and underground heavy music. Friday night kicks off with a heavy stoner set headlined by the legendary John Garcia and Hermano at the Electric Ballroom, while Florida sludge pioneers Cavity mark their reunion by headlining the Black Heart stage. Saturday shifts the focus to “Best of British” talent, with local favorites Green Lung headlining the Roundhouse alongside new additions like Wytch Hazel and Church of the Cosmic Skull. The weekend concludes on Sunday with the highly anticipated festival debut of Clutch, who will finally take the Roundhouse stage for an exclusive UK performance.
The 2026 edition is particularly notable for its series of historic reunions and UK debuts. Beyond the return of Cavity, fans will witness the exclusive reunion of stoner legends The Sword and underground doom icons Capricorns, who return to the stage for the first time in nearly two decades. The final wave of additions also includes Inhuman Nature, Moloch, and Daufødt, rounding out a bill that balances legendary status with rising underground voices. With day tickets now available and the stage splits confirmed, the countdown is on for one of the most comprehensive celebrations of riff-culture the UK has seen.
New additions to Desertfest 2026: CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL WYTCH HAZEL INHUMAN NATURE CAVITY MOLOCH DAUFODT KUSHTHULU IRON SLUG TROLL MOTHER
It’s not every day that a fifty-year-old classic gets its first official music video, but George Harrison’s “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” just received a stunning visual treatment directed by Finn Wolfhard. This 1973 anthem served as the cornerstone of ‘Living in the Material World’ and captured the quiet, spiritual transition following the high-octane success of ‘All Things Must Pass’. Wolfhard decided to skip the digital shortcuts and instead collaborated with a massive team of twenty stop-motion artisans from Toronto based Nobody Told Me Studios and Tye Down Pictures. Every frame of this project feels remarkably tactile because each element was constructed by hand to reflect the meticulous care Harrison famously put into the gardens of his Friar Park estate.
The video serves as a beautiful trip through that private sanctuary and features several hidden references to the storied career of the Quiet Beatle. Dhani Harrison and David Zonshine executive produced the project with a focus on ensuring the visual world felt like a genuine homage to George’s lifelong passion for gardening and peace. Animation director Akash Jones guided the frame-by-frame process to create an emotionally driven environment that feels both fresh and timeless. Dhani has shared that his father would have absolutely loved the creative and heartfelt ideas Finn brought to the table to help the track reach a brand-new generation of listeners.
This release follows the recent arrival of the 50th anniversary editions of ‘Living in the Material World’ which were lovingly overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison. The album received a significant sonic upgrade from triple Grammy Award winning engineer Paul Hicks who went back to the original tapes to deliver a mix that is brighter and more dynamic than ever before. Hearing the clarified vocals on “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” alongside this handcrafted animation reminds everyone why this song remains such a definitive article of faith. It is a perfect example of what happens when young talent respects the legacy of a master and creates something that keeps the magic of art alive in a crowded digital landscape.
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 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 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.
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.
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)
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.
