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Iron Maiden Brings “Run For Your Lives World Tour” To North America For 50th Anniversary

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Jan 17, 2026

Iron Maiden Brings “Run For Your Lives World Tour” To North America For 50th Anniversary

IRON MAIDEN today announces the highly anticipated North American dates of their critically acclaimed RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR. In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, the band will be performing at stadiums and major amphitheaters across the United States and Canada, allowing fans the chance to witness the brand new, state-of-the-art production, on the scale it is intended for – huge stages in outdoor venues, to accompany the once-in-a-lifetime setlist of songs from the band’s groundbreaking first nine albums. They will also headline America’s biggest rock festival, Louder Than Life at the Highland Festival Grounds in Kentucky on 17th September 2026.

Steve Harris says, “We are greatly looking forward to bringing this RUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOUR to North America and hope the fans enjoy seeing the show and hearing the set list as much as we do playing it. It’s an added bonus to have a few of our good friends on the tour with us. MEGADETH are playing all the shows and it’s an honour to have them join us on their last ever tour. We also have Anthrax with us on the bigger shows, we had a great time with them when they came out with us on Ed Force One around the world in 2016. We’re delighted to have both bands with us for this tour and know our fans will enjoy seeing them.”

Bruce Dickinson adds, “This whole tour has been such great fun. I really enjoy belting out all these great old songs, and the whole band are loving playing them too! We’ve got all the big ones from that early period including Hallowed, Run To The Hills, Trooper, Number Of The Beast, Killers, Powerslave, 2 Minutes… and some of them we haven’t played in the US for over 20 years!! Plus there’s some real epics including my particular favourite ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ and Seventh Son… We are doing them all and more. I mean, who wouldn’t for a 50th birthday party!”

“For a tour celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Iron Maiden,” notes Manager Rod Smallwood, “the scale and incredible visual aspects of this tour deserve larger venues than the arenas we have generally played in the past. We particularly chose this time of year to go bigger outdoors but to give us darkness when we go on stage so you will see the best of the production. Fans certainly won’t be disappointed in the show or the 50th anniversary set list that is for sure!”

“We particularly look forward to playing the huge shows in Montréal and the Alamodome in San Antonio, two of the biggest shows we have ever played in North America plus, of course, Louder Than Life – America’s biggest Rock Festival! Along with the stadium shows in Los Angeles, New Jersey and Hershey we have also chosen to play a few of the biggest amphitheaters as they always have a fantastic atmosphere and great visual sight lines. We’re also going to be doing everything we can to bring the hugely popular Eddie’s Pop-up Dive Bar experience across the Atlantic for the very first time. Our European fans just loved these and we’re convinced that the mix of Maiden fans, Trooper Beer & exclusive Tour merch makes for a winning combination.

“Likewise we will continue to offer the well-loved Trooper VIP Experience at all venues.”

“Finally it was really special on our European dates this year to see that the vast majority of our fans appreciated and respected our request to severely limit their use of phones at our concerts, ideally just keeping it in their pockets the whole time, especially in those standing areas in front of the stage. Our fans’ understanding and cooperation made a colossal difference to the atmosphere of every show and increased the enjoyment enormously for the band and fans alike.”

So for all our North American shows we are once again requesting that fans keep their phones in their pockets and enjoy the show ‘in the moment’, rather than raise their phone in the air trying to film sections and thus inconveniencing those around them and annoying the band. So if a so-called fan near you thinks they are special and filming what they selfishly want please just ask them, very politely of course, to put their phone somewhere the sun doesn’t shine!”

These upcoming tour dates will mark 45 years since IRON MAIDEN first visited Canada and the USA on the 1981 Killer World Tour, and feature some of the biggest shows the band has ever played there. The return to BMO Stadium concert in Los Angeles on September 25th will be the 25th time the band has played in the City of Angels. A history-making tour for sure!

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

AUGUST 2026

29 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *

SEPTEMBER 2026

03 Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau *^
05 Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium *^
09 Boston, MA – TD Garden *
11 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
12 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion *
15 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
17 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
19 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater *
22 Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
25 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *^
29 San Antonio, TX – Alamodome *^

* Megadeth
^ Anthrax

Miguel Announces Massive “CAOS” Tour In North America And Europe

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Jan 17, 2026

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Miguel Announces Massive “CAOS” Tour In North America And Europe

Following the birthday release of his new album CAOS on October 23, Grammy Award-winning artist and visionary Miguel has announced he will embark on a tour next year across North America, Europe and the United Kingdom. Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date CAOS Tour with special guest Jean Dawson kicks off February 10 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, making stops in major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping the North American leg March 21 at Houston’s 713 Music Hall. The tour then heads overseas for a spring run across the UK and Europe, with performances in London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Madrid, and more. The tour includes a special Los Angeles hometown performance at the Kia Forum with support from Channel Tres. Full routing and ticketing information can be found below.

With a career defined by innovation and soul, Miguel continues to captivate audiences around the world. Since winning the GRAMMY Award for Best R&B Song with his chart-topping hit “Adorn” in 2013, he’s remained one of the most forward-thinking and genre-defying artists. From the triple-platinum rise of “Sure Thing” to its viral rebirth more than a decade later, Miguel’s music has continued to transcend generations. Both Wildheart (2015) and War & Leisure (2017) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart, proving that influence isn’t measured in years but in impact. With CAOS, Miguel compels a redefinition of his own legacy, setting a new precedent for how radical, cross-genre, and cross-cultural an artist’s evolution can be. Now, he’s bringing that same magnetic energy to the CAOS Tour, delivering a show that bridges eras and showcases his evolution as a performer and creator.

TOUR DATES:

Tue Feb 10 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy^

Wed Feb 11 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium^

Fri Feb 13 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome^

Sat Feb 14 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway^

Sun Feb 15 – Washington, DC – The Anthem^

Tue Feb 17 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS^

Wed Feb 18 – Toronto, ON – History^

Sat Feb 21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark^

Sun Feb 22 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre^

Tue Feb 24 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall^

Thu Feb 26 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre^

Fri Feb 27 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center^

Sat Feb 28 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom^

Mon Mar 02 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory^

Tue Mar 03 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live^

Thu Mar 05 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium^

Fri Mar 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex^

Sun Mar 08 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium^

Mon Mar 09 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater^

Tue Mar 10 – Vancouver, BC – UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre^

Thu Mar 12 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium^

Fri Mar 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum^*

Sat Mar 14 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre^

Mon Mar 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre^

Wed Mar 18 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater^

Fri Mar 20 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^

Sat Mar 21 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall^

Mon Apr 13 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

Tue Apr 14 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham

Thu Apr 16 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton

Sun Apr 19 – Brussels, BE – La Madeleine

Mon Apr 20 – Paris, FR – L’Olympia

Thu Apr 23 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk Victoria

Fri Apr 24 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg

Sun Apr 26 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys Neue Welt

Mon Apr 27 – Munich, DE – Muffathalle

Wed Apr 29 – Prague, CZ – SaSaZu

Thu Apr 30 – Zurich, CH – X-TRA

Sat May 02 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz

Mon May 04 – Madrid, ES – La Riviera

Tue May 05 – Barcelona, ES – Razzmatazz

^ with Jean Dawson

* with Channel Tres

Aleman And Gera MX Unite As Rich Mafia For Debut U.S. Tour

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Jan 17, 2026

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Aleman And Gera MX Unite As Rich Mafia For Debut U.S. Tour

Cemented as two of the most prolific rappers in the Latin space, Alemán and Gera MX announce their debut U.S. tour as Rich Mafia. Their union, which submerged after more than eight years of rivalry between the artists, led to a long-awaited reconciliation and the coming together of two of the most influential forces in the genre: Rich Vagos and Homegrown Mafia. Alemán and Gera MX are now joining forces to make music together and launch one of the most ambitious tours of Latin rap.

Their album Rich Mafia Vol. 1 was released in November 2024 and included collaborations with other major artists such as C.Tangana, Junior H, and one of hip hop’s most legendary producers, DJ Premier. The album, composed of 12 songs that blended the unique styles of Alemán and Gera MX, marked a new era in Mexican rap.

The Rich Mafia U.S. Tour will kick off January 29^th in Denver and is set to finish in Chicago on February 21^st. The tour will make multiple stops in cities across the country and feature songs from Rich Mafia Vol. 1 as well as the most iconic hits from each artist’s repertoire.

After their US tour, the duo will be performing at Vive Latino 2026 which is considered one of the most prestigious music festivals in Latin America. Vive Latino will take place March 14th and 15th in Mexico City. Stay tuned for more news on Rich Mafia coming soon!

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, Oct. 31 at 10AM local time at ticketmaster.com.

PRESALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10AM local time until Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

RICH MAFIA U.S. TOUR DATES

January 29 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

January 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

February 1 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live

February 3 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic

February 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

February 7 – San Diego, CA – Observatory SD

February 10 – El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace

February 12 – McAllen, TX – McAllen Performing Arts Center

February 13 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

February 14 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec

February 15 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

February 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

February 20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis

February 21 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Live Nation Unveils The Truth A New 4,400 Capacity Nashville Music Venue

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Jan 17, 2026

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Live Nation Unveils The Truth A New 4,400 Capacity Nashville Music Venue

Live Nation today unveiled The Truth, a 4,400 capacity indoor music venue set to open fall 2026 in Nashville’s Wedgewood Houston neighborhood. Built for live performance, The Truth celebrates Nashville’s creative culture, honoring the city’s rich legacy while providing a bold, modern stage for artists and fans alike.

“The legendary songwriter Harlan Howard said all you need for a good country song is three chords and the truth. The Truth is built on that same idea,” said Sally Williams, President of Nashville Music & Business Strategy, Live Nation. “Our goal is to create a space that could only exist here — where raw, honest music meets world-class production, and where fans and artists from across all genres can connect in a way that feels unmistakably Nashville.”

Designed by Blueprint Studio, Live Nation’s in-house design and development group, The Truth will blend authenticity, craftsmanship, and innovation. The venue will feature a flexible floor plan with three levels of fans close to the stage, accommodating both standing-room and fully seated shows. Every detail reflects Nashville’s creative DNA, from Harlan’s, a whiskey bar honoring the legendary Harlan Howard, to the Vinyl Room, an exclusive two-story listening lounge celebrating the neighborhood’s deep vinyl roots. Elevated food and beverage menus will highlight local favorites, including Nashville-made whiskeys and spirits.

Located on Chestnut Street, The Truth adds to the creative fabric of Wedgewood Village, a mixed-use destination where fashion, art, music, and entertainment intersect. “Our vision for Wedgewood Village has always been to build on the creative energy that has defined this neighborhood long before we became stewards here,” said Eric Hassberger, President of AJ Capital Partners. “Wedgewood Houston has become a true intersection of heritage and innovation, and The Truth is a natural fit, giving live music a permanent home in the neighborhood.”

Live Nation will bring a wide range of talent to The Truth, from global headliners to local favorites, creating unforgettable performances and special moments for every fan.

As part of its launch, Live Nation is investing in Nashville’s creative community through multi-year commitments to two cornerstone organizations: the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and the W.O. Smith Music School. Both partnerships reflect the spirit of The Truth: honoring the city’s foundation, while fostering the next generation of creators.

For nearly six decades, NSAI has championed the voices that make Music City sing—protecting songwriters’ rights, nurturing new talent, and preserving landmarks like The Bluebird Café. From the Music Modernization Act to the ELVIS Act, the organization has led landmark legislation safeguarding artists’ voices and likenesses in the era of artificial intelligence. With Live Nation’s continued support, NSAI will continue advancing its mission and sustaining the songwriting community at the heart of Nashville’s identity.

Just up the street from The Truth on 8th Avenue South, W.O. Smith Music School has been transforming lives through music since 1984. Founded to make music education accessible to children from low-income families, the school now serves hundreds of students annually, offering instruments, instruction, and performance opportunities. Through resources, mentorship and access, the collaboration underscores Live Nation’s belief that Nashville’s creative future depends on investing in its youngest musicians.

“NSAI is excited that Live Nation is recognizing Nashville songwriters as the backbone of our music community,” said Bart Harbison, Executive Director, NSAI. “From naming their amazing new venue, ‘The Truth,’ derived from legendary songwriter Harlan Howard’s famous saying, to lyric displays and other songwriter recognitions inside the remarkable facility, the space will highlight the important contribution of songwriters to the industry ecosystem. In addition, Live Nation’s generous financial support for NSAI will help us continue the work we do for the songwriting profession. We are very enthusiastic about the possibilities we can employ as we work together.”

The Truth represents a significant investment in Nashville. The venue is projected every year to generate $74 million in economic impact, support 430 jobs, and contribute $6 million in state and local tax revenue.

“The backbone of Music City is the songwriters that put words to our feelings, stories, and joys. I’m excited that The Truth will be a venue that is dedicated to cultivating and supporting great songwriting,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “When I expressed interest in music at a young age, the W.O. Smith Music School helped cultivate my passion, and allowing more folks to have that opportunity is a great way we ensure all Nashvillians can follow their Music City dreams.”

The Steel Wheels Mark 20 Years With Self Titled Album And New Tour Dates

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Jan 17, 2026

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The Steel Wheels Mark 20 Years With Self Titled Album And New Tour Dates

o coincide with their 20 year anniversary, Virginia-based Americana band The Steel Wheels have released their new self-titled album on CD, vinyl, and full mp3 download. The band have also shared the four-song Need The Help EP, which previews the record, with full streaming for the album set for March 14, 2026. Primary songwriter Trent Wagler says, “We wanted to present it as a complete body of work, not just a collection of singles dropped over time,” emphasizing the decision to prioritize physical formats and full-album listening.

The Steel Wheels is the band’s ninth studio album and was co-produced by D. James Goodwin, who previously mixed their 2019 album ‘Over The Trees’. Recorded during a winter session at Goodwin’s Shenandoah Valley studio, the album reflects the band’s harmony-driven roots and their evolution into folk rock over two decades. Alongside the release, the band have announced 2026 tour dates, including Red Wing Winter Roots in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and shows in Florida and Louisiana.

2026 Tour Dates
January 17 – Fernandina Beach, FL – Tigre Island Room
January 18 – Gainesville, FL – Heartwood Soundstage Indoor
January 19 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
January 20 – Boca Raton, FL – Funky Biscuit
January 22 – New Orleans, LA – Folk Alliance Official Showcase
January 24 – Harrisonburg, VA – Red Wing Winter Roots

Kaitlin Butts Opens A New Chapter With Covers EP ‘Yeehaw Sessions’

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Jan 17, 2026

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Kaitlin Butts Opens A New Chapter With Covers EP ‘Yeehaw Sessions’

Kaitlin Butts has released her ‘Yeehaw Sessions’ EP, out now, marking her debut under her newly signed deal with Republic Records. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter recently shared her cover of Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle” alongside a music video, giving listeners an early look at the project. Reflecting on her recent journey, Butts says, “From releasing my album over a year ago as an independent artist, to having a viral song, to now signing a record deal with such a prestigious label like Republic Records, the journey has felt nothing short of surreal.”

In the spirit of her 2022 covers release ‘Sad Yeehaw Sessions’, the EP features reimagined versions of songs she has been performing live, including “Red Wine Supernova” by Chappell Roan, “Sin Wagon” by The Chicks, “Tulsa Time” by Don Williams, and “The Middle”, alongside a new recording of “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead to Me)”. On her connection to “The Middle”, Butts shares, “I needed to hear those words in that exact moment.” She adds, “I hope my version meets someone the way that song met me in that moment.”

Trivium Sharpen Their Edge On Three Song EP ‘STRUCK DEAD’

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Jan 17, 2026

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Trivium Sharpen Their Edge On Three Song EP ‘STRUCK DEAD’

Trivium have released their three-song EP ‘STRUCK DEAD’, out now via Roadrunner Records, alongside a video for the title track. The EP was created after the band built their own studio at The Hangar, giving them space to work freely and independently. Bassist Paolo Gregoletto says, “In August 2023, we set out to design and build our own studio at The Hangar – a place to create freely, on our own terms.” The release captures a focused burst of energy shaped by intention and control.

The creative spark came from revisiting the band’s past while looking ahead. “Born from months of revisiting and performing Ascendancy in full, this EP channels that familiar power and spirit while pushing into new territory,” Gregoletto explains. “We feel that Struck Dead stands as the first step into a bold new era for us.” Produced by Trivium, recorded with Mark Lewis at Hangar Studios, and mixed and mastered by Josh Wilbur, the EP delivers a concise yet forceful statement driven by riff-heavy precision and dual-style vocals.

The Funeral Portrait Unleashes Live Chaos With ‘Live From Suffocate City’

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Jan 17, 2026

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The Funeral Portrait Unleashes Live Chaos With ‘Live From Suffocate City’

The Funeral Portrait release their first-ever live album ‘Live From Suffocate City’, out now via Better Noise Music as a CD and Blu-ray combo and on vinyl in green and purple. The album documents the band’s sold-out Suffocate City Town Hall Meeting at The Masquerade in Atlanta, capturing the emo-rooted group in front of a packed hometown crowd. The release invites listeners inside a night defined by raw emotion, high-energy theatrics, and fan-favorite anthems.

The album includes live performances of “Holy Water” featuring Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch and “Suffocate City” featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, both #1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock charts. A live version and video of “Voodoo Doll” are also out now. Frontman Lee Jennings says, “‘Voodoo Doll’ is about the pain of watching someone you love disappear into addiction.” He adds, “This live video captures that raw emotion exactly how it felt that night.”

Duff McKagan Captures A Sold Out Night With Live Album ‘LIGHTHOUSE: LIVE FROM LONDON’

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Jan 17, 2026

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Duff McKagan Captures A Sold Out Night With Live Album ‘LIGHTHOUSE: LIVE FROM LONDON’

Duff McKagan has released his new live album and full-length concert film ‘LIGHTHOUSE: LIVE FROM LONDON’, out now across multiple formats including digital, CD, CD plus Blu-ray, and vinyl editions. The 19-track collection was recorded and filmed on October 5, 2024, at a sold-out show at London’s Islington Assembly Hall during Lighthouse Tour ’24. The performance features McKagan and his band playing songs spanning his career, including material from his 2023 solo album ‘LIGHTHOUSE’.

Recorded and mixed by longtime collaborator Martin Feveyear, the album captures live versions of McKagan originals like “I Saw God On 10th St.”, “Lighthouse”, and “Chip Away”, alongside covers including “I Wanna Be Your Dog”, “I Fought The Law”, and Guns N’ Roses’ “You’re Crazy”. The release also features a guest appearance from Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, with the pair performing “Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory” and “Heroes” together during the concert.

Reckless Eden Confronts Power And Truth On Hard Hitting Single “Toxic”

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Jan 17, 2026

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Reckless Eden Confronts Power And Truth On Hard Hitting Single “Toxic”

Rock trio Reckless Eden channel intensity into their latest single “Toxic”, a hard-hitting anthem about breaking free from manipulation, gaslighting, and the moment clarity sets in. Fueled by soaring vocals, driving riffs, and emotionally direct lyrics, the track captures the breaking point where power shifts back to the person walking away. The song leans into raw emotion and rock energy while keeping its focus tight and personal.

Alex Belew, the band’s vocalist and a professional chef who won Hell’s Kitchen Season 21, explains, “The song dives into the reality of toxic relationships – whether personal or professional. It’s about putting someone on a pedestal only to realize they’re not who you thought they were. Eventually, you hit that breaking point where you stop pretending, stop caring about their approval, and finally walk away from all the fake smiles and empty words.” Following their debut single “Falling”, the 2025 EP ‘All You’ve Done’, and singles “Innocent Man” and “Back Then”, “Toxic” continues Reckless Eden’s focus on emotionally charged rock songwriting.