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Subsolar Explore Emotional Stillness On Cinematic New Single “Here And Now”

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Guitar-led project Subsolar returns with “Here And Now”, a spacious, reflective single that deepens the emotional world first introduced on “Komorebi”. Drawing inspiration from quietly powerful moments in film, the track leans further into a cinematic palette, pairing soft vocals with layered textures that gradually swell into expansive guitar passages. Lyrically, the song sits in a fragile in-between space, acknowledging difficult change while holding it at arm’s length, grounded in solitude, restraint, and unresolved feeling.

“I was caught between wanting to be present in my relationship and needing to pull away entirely,” explains songwriter Joe Grange, reflecting on grief, distance, and emotional uncertainty following the loss of his father. The repeated refrain “Here And Now” acts as a quiet anchor amid that conflict, balancing introspection with subtle hope. Recorded at Magic Garden Studios and produced by Gavin Monaghan and Liam Radburn, the song captures a moment of pause rather than resolution, offering a gentle, immersive meditation on learning how to sit with what hurts before understanding how to move forward.

The Last Bastion Unleash Pure Heavy Metal Fire On “Legion Of The Damned”

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UK heavy metal power trio The Last Bastion return with their thunderous new single “Legion Of The Damned”, a track built to channel the ferocity and unity of their live shows. Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne, the band blend classic metal weight with modern groove and grit, creating a sound that salutes the genre’s giants while standing firmly on its own terms. The single lands with crushing riffs, commanding momentum, and an atmosphere that feels communal and confrontational in equal measure.

“This track is our battle cry,” says frontman Kev Brown. “It was created to capture what we do live – the unity of us as a band, and the collective energy of the audience.” Following the impact of their debut album ‘Who We Are’, “Legion Of The Damned” sharpens The Last Bastion’s identity as a band driven by resilience, work ethic, and raw power, delivering a statement that sounds built for packed rooms, raised fists, and shared intensity.

CELESTE Mark Two Decades With Remixed And Remastered ‘Morte(s) Née(s)’

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French extreme metal collective CELESTE celebrate two decades of uncompromising evolution with the reissue of their landmark album ‘Morte(s) Née(s)’. Long regarded as one of the band’s defining statements, the record returns newly remixed by Chris Edrich and remastered by Pierrick Noël, revealing renewed depth and clarity while preserving its suffocating intensity. Positioned between the band’s raw beginnings and their later sophistication, the reissue stands as both a tribute and a reaffirmation of CELESTE’s enduring power.

Emerging from Lyon’s hardcore punk scene, CELESTE forged a singular sound blending black metal, sludge, and post-hardcore into something brutal yet deeply expressive. Across each release, their music grew darker, denser, and more emotionally charged, mirrored by a stark visual identity defined by monochrome imagery, red-lit performances, and engulfing fog. Brutality became art, and confrontation became their language, with no compromises and no formulas, only constant transformation through extremity.

That relentless approach carried forward into their most recent era, where broader dynamics and modern production expanded their emotional reach without softening the impact. Produced by Edrich, the sessions demanded endurance and total focus. “It was exhausting, physically and mentally,” says vocalist and bassist Johan Girardeau. “But that’s also why the record feels so sharp and deliberate. We learned to strip away everything unnecessary and focus on the essence.” With hundreds of shows performed worldwide and a catalogue built on confrontation and honesty, CELESTE remain heavier, deeper, and more human than ever.

George Thorogood And The Destroyers Roll On With 2026 ‘Baddest Show On Earth’ Tour

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George Thorogood & The Destroyers announce the first 21 dates of the 2026 continuation of their ‘Baddest Show On Earth’ Tour, kicking off a new run that stretches across the western United States and deep into Canada. With more than five decades on the road, thousands of shows played, and a catalogue packed with enduring blues-rock staples, Thorogood and his longtime band continue to deliver a live show built on grit, swagger, and pure rock-and-roll release. “When we decided to call this tour The Baddest Show On Earth, we had no doubt we could back it up night after night,” Thorogood says, promising loud nights, familiar anthems, and a full-throttle rock party as the tour rolls into 2026.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers 2026 Baddest Show On Earth Tour Dates:
06 March 2026 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
07 March 2026 – Laughlin, NV – Edgewater Casino Resort
08 March 2026 – Thousand Oaks, CA – Bank of America PAC
10 March 2026 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre
11 March 2026 – Modesto, CA – Gallo Center for the Arts
13 March 2026 – Grand Ronde, OR – Spirit Mountain Casino
14 March 2026 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
15 March 2026 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
17 March 2026 – Kamloops, BC – Sandman Centre
19 March 2026 – Enoch, AB – River Cree Resort & Casino
20 March 2026 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
22 March 2026 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre
24 March 2026 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
25 March 2026 – Duluth, MN – Duluth Convention Center
27 March 2026 – Battle Creek, MI – FireKeepers Casino
28 March 2026 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
29 March 2026 – Joliet, IL – Rialto Square Theatre
31 March 2026 – Newark, OH – Midland Theatre
02 April 2026 – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall
03 April 2026 – Orillia, ON – Casino Rama
04 April 2026 – Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Download Festival Rebrands As DLXXIII With Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, And Linkin Park

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Download Festival announces the first headliners for its newly retooled DLXXIII edition, with Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, and Linkin Park set to lead the bill. The 23rd edition of the iconic European festival embraces a refreshed identity while doubling down on its roots, spotlighting 90s-era influence across rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative, and classic rock at Donington Park.

The first lineup announcement confirms a stacked and wide-ranging undercard, including Architects, Bad Omens, BABYMETAL, The Pretty Reckless, Bush, Electric Callboy, Trivium, Mastodon, Feeder, Halestorm, and Pendulum. The bill also features Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, horror-leaning metalcore favourites Ice Nine Kills, and Black Veil Brides, alongside landmark first-time appearances from Cypress Hill and Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves. The reveal was marked by an immersive launch event at the Barbican, complete with a bespoke short film, the unveiling of The Apex Rings created with The Great Frog, and a taste of the expanded District X experience planned for DLXXIII.

Giant Rooks Open Reflective New Chapter With “The Future Is Cancelled”

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Giant Rooks return with their new single “The Future Is Cancelled”, a quietly powerful release that highlights the band’s range and emotional precision. Following a year of major milestones, including sold-out homecoming shows in Hamm and the chart-topping success of ‘How Have You Been?’, the song presents Giant Rooks in a more introspective light. Built around delicate piano lines and restrained vocals, it moves gently between melancholy and renewal, offering clarity without abandoning warmth.

Produced in the UK by Jonathan Gilmore, the track balances intimacy and scale with ease, giving its reflective mood a subtle sense of forward motion. That contrast carries into the accompanying video, which shifts from black-and-white to colour to mirror themes of loss, rediscovery, and quiet resilience. Rather than resignation, “The Future Is Cancelled” reads as a calm act of defiance, reaffirming Giant Rooks’ ability to pair big ideas with emotional honesty while continuing to evolve on their own terms.

Fred Again.. Expands USB Universe With “HARDSTYLE 2” Collaboration

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Fred again.. releases “HARDSTYLE 2”, a high-impact new track with KETTAMA and Shady Nasty, continuing the fast-moving new era of his ever-evolving USB project. The track follows recent USB-era releases alongside Caribou, Floating Points, Danny Brown, BEAM, PARISI, and Amyl and the Sniffers, all feeding into a larger concept that blends constant release with live performance and visual art. Alongside the music, Fred’s USB shows have featured a recurring installation by visual artist Boris Acket, reinforcing the project’s focus on immersion and collaboration, while appearances with figures like Thomas Bangalter underline the scope and ambition of this new USB chapter.


Night Terror Channel Classic NWOBHM Fire On Debut Release ‘Return Of The Witches’

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Rising from the energized ashes of Seven Witches, Night Terror is the new power metal project masterminded by guitarist Jack Frost, uniting a formidable lineup of metal veterans. Vocal icon Jason McMaster, drummer Karl Wilcox, bassist Dennis Hayes, and special guest keyboardist Eric Ragno bring the spirit of classic heavy metal roaring back to life on the debut album ‘Return Of The Witches’. Built on Halford-style screams, thunderous rhythm work, and unapologetic riffs, the record reconnects with the raw power of early NWOBHM and the legacy of Seven Witches’ ‘Passage To The Other Side’ era. Frost calls the project “true classic metal,” while McMaster describes the songs as a deep creative pull shaped by the DNA of Dio, Sabbath, UFO, and British steel, delivering a release that sounds revived, purposeful, and fiercely alive.

Bleed From Within Expand UK And Ireland Run With ‘The Dying Sun’ Tour

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cottish metal heavyweights Bleed From Within announce additional dates and major updates to their ‘The Dying Sun’ UK and Ireland tour following overwhelming demand. After selling out their original Edinburgh date in under 30 minutes, the band add a second night in the city alongside a newly announced stop in Aberdeen, marking their first show there since 2018. The run also upgrades Nottingham to Rock City and confirms full-tour support from Disembodied Tyrant and Baest, turning the tour into the band’s biggest and most explosive headline run to date. Calling the response the craziest of their career, Bleed From Within head into March with momentum at full force.

BLEED FROM WITHIN ‘THE DYING SUN’ TOUR 2026 DATES:
01 March 2026 – Edinburgh, The Liquid Room SOLD OUT
02 March 2026 – Edinburgh, The Liquid Room NEW SHOW
03 March 2026 – Aberdeen, Lemon Tree NEW SHOW
05 March 2026 – Dublin, The Academy
06 March 2026 – Liverpool, O2 Academy SELLING FAST
07 March 2026 – Leeds, Stylus
08 March 2026 – Nottingham, Rock City VENUE UPGRADED
10 March 2026 – Norwich, Epic Studios SELLING FAST
12 March 2026 – Bristol, Electric Bristol
13 March 2026 – Southampton, The 1865 SELLING FAST
14 March 2026 – Birmingham, O2 Institute SELLING FAST

Fleabustiers Unveil Cinematic Prog Tale On New Single “Tragic Carpet”

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Progressive rock collective Fleabustiers share their new single “Tragic Carpet”, out now, accompanied by a striking motion design video that places human creativity at its core. Blending ambitious prog structures with hypnotic oriental influences, the track pairs rich musical detail with socially aware storytelling, marking one of the band’s most layered and expressive releases to date.

Unfolding like a modern retelling of The Arabian Nights, “Tragic Carpet” follows an underestimated heroine who rises against a tyrant. “At first, the music made us think of a magic carpet, then it grew darker and became a ‘tragic carpet,’ symbol of struggle and revolt,” the band explain. That central image carries a double meaning, reflecting both collapsing systems of power and personal experiences of control and resistance. The song’s ending deliberately resists a clean resolution, capturing the uneasy space where justice and bitterness coexist.

In an era dominated by AI-generated content, Fleabustiers emphasize the irreplaceable value of human collaboration. “What mattered to us was bringing together two visions: ours and another artist’s – not a soulless algorithm’s,” they say of working with director Nolan Bourrel. The motion graphics video brings deserts, palaces, and glowing colours to life, mirroring the song’s shifting emotional tone. Together, sound and visuals form an immersive statement for listeners drawn to music that connects story, experimentation, and contemporary social questions.