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Sick New World Festival Expands In 2026 With Las Vegas Return And Texas Debut

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Jan 3, 2026

Sick New World Festival Expands In 2026 With Las Vegas Return And Texas Debut

Live Nation has announced the full lineup for the 2026 edition of Sick New World while also confirming the launch of an inaugural Texas event. The Las Vegas edition returns April 25 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, once again led by System Of A Down and Korn. The stacked bill brings together a wide spectrum of heavy music with performances from Bring Me The Horizon, Evanescence, Marilyn Manson, Danny Elfman, Knocked Loose, Ministry, AFI, Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, and many more.

The festival’s Texas debut arrives October 24 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, headlined by System Of A Down and Deftones. That lineup raises the stakes with Slayer performing ‘Reign In Blood’ in full, alongside The Prodigy, Mastodon, Power Trip, Evanescence, Marilyn Manson, AFI, Ministry, and Knocked Loose. Together, the two editions position Sick New World as one of the most concentrated heavy lineups of the year, spanning metal, hardcore, industrial, and alternative scenes across generations.

Ticket options include GA, GA+, VIP, and VIP Cabana packages, with tiered amenities ranging from shaded lounges and air-conditioned restrooms to preferred viewing areas and private cabana experiences. With two large-scale events now on the calendar, Sick New World continues to scale up as a destination festival for fans of heavy music in all its forms.

UK Rock Band Atlas&i Roar Back With ‘Between Collapse & The Quiet Beyond’

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UK Rock Band Atlas&i Roar Back With ‘Between Collapse & The Quiet Beyond’

UK rock band Atlas&i return with force and clarity on ‘Between Collapse & The Quiet Beyond,’ a sweeping 10-track album that expands the epic sound they first carved out on ‘In Desolate Times.’ Powered by soaring vocals, melodic twin guitars, driving bass, and hard-hitting drums, the record feels confident and fully charged, capturing a band reconnecting with each other and the rush of making loud, emotionally grounded rock again. There is a renewed intensity here that feels earned rather than nostalgic, with songs shaped by time, experience, and persistence. After more than a decade away, Atlas&i are locked in and alive, delivering a record that stands tall, embraces scale and feeling, and reasserts their place within the modern UK rock landscape.

Folk Rock Artist Kentucky Sounds Alarm With “Born American” Single

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Folk Rock Artist Kentucky Sounds Alarm With “Born American” Single

Folk rock artist Kentucky, the project of songwriter Jordan Holman, returns with “Born American,” a stark and deliberate new single that turns its gaze outward. Where his debut album ‘Second Chance Music’ focused on survival and personal reckoning, this release addresses the fragile reality of birthright citizenship in the United States. The song pairs an almost buoyant melodic drive with a message that stays plainspoken and unresolved, letting the tension between sound and subject carry the weight rather than leaning on slogans or dramatics.

The track’s final moments strip back completely, closing with an unadorned a cappella fragment of the American national anthem that fades without comfort or conclusion. Its companion video reinforces that unease through restrained imagery, showing Kentucky lying beneath dripping red, white, and blue candle wax that scars the surface below. Together, the song and visuals frame “Born American” as an observation rather than a solution, placing the listener face to face with the question it raises and leaving space for reflection to linger.

Brad Paisley Extends “Truck Still Works” World Tour Into Europe 2026

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Brad Paisley Extends “Truck Still Works” World Tour Into Europe 2026

Global country superstar Brad Paisley has announced that his “Truck Still Works” World Tour will roll into Europe in summer 2026, following a run that began in May and continues with Canadian dates next month. The European leg brings Paisley’s live show to Finland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland, with special guests to be revealed later. The extension underscores the tour’s momentum, carrying Paisley’s guitar-driven hits and sharp songwriting to longtime fans across the continent.

The tour news arrives alongside a busy release schedule, including Paisley’s upcoming Christmas album ‘Snow Globe Town,’ out November 7, featuring eight newly written songs alongside seasonal standards. New tracks “Leave The Christmas Lights On” and “Counting Down The Days,” the latter co-written with Chris Dubois and serving as the anthem for Hallmark Channel’s Countdown To Christmas, are available now. A Grand Ole Opry member since 2001, Paisley has also contributed music and will appear in Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas film, premiering Thanksgiving weekend. Together, the tour and new releases reflect an artist staying active across stages, screens, and seasons.

Brad Paisley 2026 Truck Still Works World Tour Dates:
June 9 – Helsinki, Finland – House of Culture
June 11 – Ålesund, Norway – SBM Arena
June 13 – Hamar, Norway – Vikingskipet Open Air
June 16 – Stockholm, Sweden – Gröna Lund
June 17 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Liseberg
June 23 – Munich, Germany – Tollwood
June 24 – Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall

Alt Rock Artist Mel Denisse Blurs Grit And Pop On “Going Nowhere” Single

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Alt Rock Artist Mel Denisse Blurs Grit And Pop On “Going Nowhere” Single

Genre-bending artist and producer Mel Denisse moves between jagged guitar weight and left-field pop instinct on “Going Nowhere,” out now. Raised between Florida and Turkey and shaped by years split between Nashville and Los Angeles, Denisse folds warped alt rock textures, shoegaze haze, and classically influenced vocals into songs that sit with tension rather than resolve it. Influenced by artists like Failure, Deftones, and Tori Amos, her approach leans into contrast, pairing heavy riffs with delicate melodic turns. “Going Nowhere” draws thematic inspiration from The Serpent And The Wings Of Night by Carissa Broadbent, reflecting ideas of survival, restraint, and loyalty under pressure through a nostalgic and restrained sonic palette.

Denisse’s recent work has earned support from BBC Radio 1’s Alternative Show and placement on Spotify’s All New Rock, while critics have highlighted her ambition and emotional pull. In the studio, she has collaborated with Carlos De La Garza, Ken Andrews, Micah Tawlks, and longtime collaborator Stephen Laurenson, sharpening a sound that feels controlled but restless. With new music tied closely to fantasy storytelling and an EP set for early 2026, Mel Denisse continues shaping songs that linger in mood and image, inviting listeners to sit with their weight rather than rush past it.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Return With ‘X’s For Eyes’ Era

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Return With ‘X’s For Eyes’ Era

5X Platinum-certified alternative rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus released their sixth studio album ‘X’s For Eyes’ on October 3 via Better Noise Music, alongside the new single “Perfection.” The track features a driving rhythm and wide melodic arc, with vocalist and guitarist Ronnie Winter delivering the line “Whatever won’t break can make us.”

The video was directed by Shane Drake, marking a reunion with the filmmaker who directed the band’s earlier videos for “False Pretense” and “Your Guardian Angel” from their 2006 debut ‘Don’t You Fake It.’ ‘X’s For Eyes’ includes 11 tracks and follows previously released singles “Home Improvement,” “Slipping Through (No Kings),” and “X’s For Eyes,” with guest appearances from Kellin Quinn on “Always The King” and Craig Mabbitt on “Worth It.” Formed in 2004 in Jacksonville, Florida, the band have earned multiple Gold and multi-Platinum certifications, including 5X Platinum “Face Down” and 2X Platinum “Your Guardian Angel,” and have surpassed 1.5 billion career streams.

Latin Soul Architect Adrian Quesada Commands KEXP Studio With Star Vocal Lineup

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Latin Soul Architect Adrian Quesada Commands KEXP Studio With Star Vocal Lineup

Producer, guitarist, and songwriter Adrian Quesada brings warmth, precision, and deep groove to a full live session at KEXP, recorded in the station’s studio and hosted by Cheryl Waters. Backed by a tight band and joined by an all-star group of vocalists, the performance flows through “Puedes Decir De Mi” and “El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes” with Gaby Moreno, “Hoy Que Llueve” with Trish Toledo, and “No Juego” and “Ídolo” with Angelica Garcia. The set highlights Quesada’s gift for shaping classic Latin soul, bolero, and psychedelic textures into something fluid and immediate, with each voice given room to stretch and shimmer.

Neil Diamond Musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ Makes Canadian Premiere In Toronto

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Neil Diamond Musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ Makes Canadian Premiere In Toronto

The smash hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical arrives in Canada for the first time with its Canadian premiere at Mirvish’s Toronto’s Princess Of Wales Theatre, running April 28 through June 7, 2026. Starring Nick Fradiani in the title role, the production traces the rise of Neil Diamond from a Brooklyn kid to a global rock icon, set to a catalog that includes “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” and “Forever In Blue Jeans.” Created in collaboration with Diamond himself, the touring production brings the scale, emotion, and songbook of his career into a theatrical setting built for big voices and bigger moments.

Directed by Michael Mayer, choreographed by Steven Hoggett, and written by Anthony McCarten, the musical blends biography with spectacle, following in the tradition of landmark jukebox productions while standing firmly on its own. Fradiani reprises the role after a successful Broadway run, joined by a large ensemble cast and creative team with deep Broadway pedigree. With its Toronto engagement marking a major milestone on the national tour, ‘A Beautiful Noise’ brings Diamond’s songs back to the city in a form designed for shared emotion, full houses, and voices lifted together.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
April 28 – June 7, 2026
Princess Of Wales Theatre, Toronto

British Rock Newcomer Ty Freeman Steps Into Truth On “Better Man” Single

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British Rock Newcomer Ty Freeman Steps Into Truth On “Better Man” Single

Birkenhead born, Liverpool raised artist Ty Freeman sharpens his voice and vision on “Better Man,” out now, a live recorded soul rock confession tracked at Real Sound Recording Studio in Milan. Written during a period of emotional collapse and clarity, the song leans into warmth, grit, and vulnerability, carried by raw vocals and the imperfect electricity of friends playing together in the room. Mixed by Chris Taylor and mastered by Graeme Lynch, the track nods to the Northern soul ache of The Verve and the fragile power of classic British alternative without slipping into imitation. Directed by Frank Felsen, the accompanying video mirrors that internal shift through stark, cinematic imagery. Following earlier single “One Way Love” and recent standout live shows in Zurich and London, “Better Man” captures an artist choosing honesty over armor, letting soul, scars, and conviction sit plainly in the spotlight.

Pop Icon Melanie C Launches New Era With “SWEAT” And Dance Floor Energy

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Pop Icon Melanie C Launches New Era With “SWEAT” And Dance Floor Energy

International pop icon Melanie C returns with “SWEAT,” a high-gloss electro house single that kicks off her next chapter with motion, joy, and physical release at the center. Built around a sample of Diana Ross’ “Work That Body,” the track pulses with vintage workout video flair while folding in club-ready momentum shaped across sessions in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles. The accompanying video, directed by Graham Cruz, matches the song’s playful intensity, spotlighting movement as celebration. “SWEAT” also names her forthcoming ninth studio album, arriving May 1, 2026 via Virgin Music Group, a record that brings together her pop history, DJ instincts, and lifelong love of rave culture into a sound designed for shared energy and escape.