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AMON AMARTH & DETHKLOK Announce 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour: THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST

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Swedish metal titans AMON AMARTH join forces with DETHKLOK for THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST. The extensive co-headliner crosses North America Spring 2026 with special guests CASTLE RAT – bringing a night of pure theater and over the top heavy metal entertainment. The run will be the biggest raids of the year with the two titan sized bands co-billing for the first time ever. AMON AMARTH, have honoured the adventurous ethos of their Viking forebears by taking their music anywhere and everywhere, and are regarded as one of metal’s most vital and imperious live acts. Now hot off the back of a busy year across the tumultuous high seas supporting Slayer in the U.K. and their U.S. takeover with Pantera, these upcoming dates see the voracious quintet bringing an all new theatrical stage production for an extended set. WATCH TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE.

AMON AMARTH declare, “Three bands. One night. The strong will scream. The weak will fall. Limbs will be lost. We will crush skulls beneath our boots and tear the halls down stone by stone. This is not a concert. It is a reckoning. If you survive… perhaps the gods have other plans for you.

DETHKLOK celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades since Metalocalypse premiered on Adult Swim. As one of the most essential musical multimedia acts ever, DETHKLOK is both an animated phenomenon and a live metal juggernaut, combining intense musicianship with breakneck cinematic theatricality. Bringing the beloved larger-than-life characters of DETHKLOK to life once again will be Metalocalypse mastermind Brendon Small on guitar and vocals, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan (Death, Dark Angel, Testament), bassist Pete Griffin (Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Zakk Wylde), and guitar shredder Nili Brosh (Danny Elfman). “We have to celebrate our 20th anniversary,”says Small. “And what a killer way to do it, with Amon Amarth and Castle Rat, who embody theatrical heavy metal.” The tour promises nothing less than total sensory immersion. “We’re going to entertain you as hard as we possibly can with the power of heavy metal in many kinds of ways, and many different iterations — from Viking battleships to Castle Rat to Dethklok with our music and fast-paced, insane animation,” says Small. The balance between brutality, comedy, and surprise defines the DETHKLOK live experience. “We challenge ourselves to get in as much material without wearing out our welcome,” the frontman explains. “We also get to be funny.”

Fantastical heavy metal band CASTLE RAT are thrilled to join as special guests each night. The Rat Queen heralds, “On the heels of the Vernal Equinox, our adjacent universes shall align as we bring .•.The Realm.•. of Castle Rat into battle alongside venerable vikings, Amon Amarth, and Metalocalypse metal-masters, Dethklok! Join us, as we seek to expand and defend .•.The Realm.•. from our arch nemesis: Death, Herself — The Rat Reaperess!”

For the newly announced North American dates produced by Live Nation, tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning Tuesday, December 9 at 10am local time, followed by AMON AMARTH and DETHKLOK presales at 12pm local same day. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10am local time at livenation.com.

Citi is the official card of the U.S. dates of THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST TOUR. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 9 at 10am local time until Thursday at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Last month AMON AMARTH announced a huge string of live dates that see them splitting oceans and rowing their way through the U.K. and EU in Autumn 2026. THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS tour includes ransacking support from modern death metal up and comers Orbit Culture and classic melodic death metallers Soilwork. Their conquest starts in the U.K. in October, preceding their EU journey which includes stops in France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal.

AMON AMARTH recently celebrated a bountiful year with a feast of a new single, “We Rule The Waves,” and its accompanying video. Whilst this is AMON AMARTH’s first new song in years, the latter end of 2026 will also see the berserkers unleash the wrath of Odin in the form of a brand new album. Carved from salt and steel, echoing across oceans, and sonically barbaric, modern metal doesn’t get more epic, or more essential, than this.

THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST TOUR DATES:

Apr 15: Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

Apr 17: San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port

Apr 18: Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

Apr 20: Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

Apr 21: Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre^

Apr 22: Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

Apr 24: Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

Apr 25: Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall

Apr 28: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

Apr 29: Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall At Fenway

May 01: Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Casino Resort

May 02: Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

May 05: National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor

May 09: Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

May 10: Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle^

May 12: Johnstown, PA  – 1st Summit Arena

May 13: Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

May 14: Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center

May 16: Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live

May 19: Denver, CO – JUNKYARD

May 20: Salt Lake City, UT – TheUnion Event Center

May 21: Las Vegas, NV – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

^ Not a Live Nation Date

Nate Smith Hails LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL With 2026 Headline Tour

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Gearing up for what promises to be a monumental 2026, MULTI-PLATINUM chart-topper Nate Smith will embark on his biggest and most extensive North American run, LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR, produced by Live Nation. Welcoming special guests Josh RossBrandon Wisham, and Just Jayne throughout next spring, the 23-date trek kicks off on March 26 at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and closes out with a two-night takeover at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium June 17-18.

Tickets are available beginning today (12/9) with an artist presaleAdditional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday (12/12) at 10 a.m. local time here.

Kicking off the new year, Smith will head back to the road as direct support for Jason Aldean on the upcoming 2026 leg of his FULL THROTTLE TOUR. Prior, he had performed alongside the superstar over 2025, pumping up audiences and igniting arenas everywhere.

Not to mention, he’s also set to make his anticipated return to Stagecoach. As one of the genre’s most exciting performers, he’s lit up music festival stages like iHeartCountry Festival, Ridin’ Hearts Festival, The Great New York State Fair, and Sand In My Boots, in addition to standing out on bills next to heavy-hitters such as Thomas RhettCole Swindell, and Morgan Wallen. A proven headliner, Smith last canvased the country on his THROUGH THE SMOKE TOUR, packing venues everywhere. Moreover, he previously SOLD OUT every stop on last year’s WORLD ON FIRE TOUR.

Remaining prolific, Smith caps this wildly successful year having impressively earned his fourth consecutive #1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart with “Fix What You Didn’t Break,” before recently gaining major traction with celebratory anthem “After Midnight (Sony Music Nashville) – his brand-new collaboration with DIAMOND-certified superstar and 23x hitmaker Tyler Hubbard (MCA). Rallying “rowdy, good-ol’-boy, good-time vocals,” as hailed by MusicRow, it took flight as the most added at Country radio with 60 first-week stations launching the single and marking his second biggest impact date of his hitmaking career. Listen to “After Midnight” and watch the Jeff Johnson and Kaiser Cunningham-directed music video.

Stay tuned for a whole lot more from Smith soon and get ready to party with him at the LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR.

2026 HEADLINE DATES FOR NATE SMITH’SLONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR: 

MARCH26 | Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom ^ #
27 | Norman, OK – Riverwind Casino ^ #
28 | Ft. Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas ^ #

APRIL2 | Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre *^
3 | Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring *^
4 | Raleigh, NC – The Ritz *^
9 | Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando *^
10 | Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre *^
11 | Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’s *+ #
16 | Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall *^
17 | Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre *^
18 | Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center *^
23 | Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live ^
25 | Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort *+ #

MAY7 | Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha *^
8 | Columbia, MO – 9th Street *^
14 | Mankato, MN – Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center *^ #
15 | Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe *^
16 | Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit *^
28 | New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *^
29 | Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues *^

JUNE17 | Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *^ #
18 | Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *^ #

* Support: Josh Ross^ Support: Brandon Wisham+ Support: Just Jayne
# Non-Live Nation Date

Triumph Announces First Tour In 30 Years With 50th Anniversary North American Tour

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Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation – an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence, pioneering stagecraft, and a legacy that continues to inspire fans worldwide.

Our fans have always been the heart of Triumph. Their energy, their belief, and the way they embraced the positivity in our music have carried us for fifty years. We’ve always said these songs were meant to bring people together – and that’s exactly why we’re coming back now. We knew there was still a chapter left to write. This tour is our chance to do it, together with the people who made the Triumph journey possible.”

Tickets for the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour with special guest April Wine, will be available beginning with a presale running Wednesday, December 10 through Thursday, December 11, giving fans early access to seats. American Express® Card Members in Canada can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, December 10 at 10am local time through Thursday, December 11 at 11:59pm local time. The general on-sale follows on Friday, December 12 at 10am local time at livenation.com.

Triumph has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will support SoundsUnite – the music community for learning, wellness, and creativity – anywhere, anytime, any device.

Formed in Mississauga in 1975, Triumph – Rik Emmett (guitar, vocals), Mike Levine (bass, keyboards), and Gil Moore (drums, vocals), rose from playing high school auditoriums and rock n’ roll bars to selling out iconic arenas, from Toronto’s famed Maple Leaf Gardens to Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. Their virtuosic musicianship, soaring vocals, and dazzling, high-production live shows helped define an era of arena rock. Blending hard rock power with progressive ambition, Triumph has sold over 15 million albums worldwide and earned multiple gold and platinum certifications, building a global following through headline tours and landmark festival performances, including the 1983 US Festival before 500,000 fans. With hits like “Lay It on the Line,” “Magic Power,” and “Fight the Good Fight” – combined with pioneering stage productions featuring pyrotechnics, laser lighting, and theatrical flair – Triumph became arena rock legends, securing a permanent place in Canadian and international rock history.

The band’s return to the road follows a defining year honouring Triumph’s impact across generations. In June 2025, the band was celebrated with Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph (Round Hill Records, June 6, 2025), a 15-track tribute album featuring rock luminaries such as Phil X, Sebastian Bach, Slash, Nancy Wilson, Joey Belladonna, Dee Snider, Lawrence Gowan, Deen Castronovo, Alex Lifeson, Jeff Keith, Mickey Thomas, and produced by the world-renowned Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake).

Further solidifying their celebrated status, Triumph was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in October, a prestigious honour recognizing their enduring influence, masterful songwriting, and contributions to Canada’s cultural legacy. This induction adds to their long list of accolades, which includes membership in the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame (2007), the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2008), and Canada’s Walk of Fame (2019).

2026 TRIUMPH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

CANADA

April 22 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON | GFL Memorial Gardens

April 24 – Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena

April 25 – Hamilton, ON | TD Coliseum

April 28 – Halifax, NS | Scotiabank Centre

April 29 – Moncton, NB | Avenir Centre

May 1 – Laval, QC | Place Bell (Montreal)

May 2 – Ottawa, ON | Canadian Tire Centre

May 5 – Winnipeg, MB | Canada Life Centre

May 7 – Edmonton, AB | Rogers Place

May 8 – Calgary, AB | Scotiabank Saddledome

UNITED STATES

May 13 – Rosemont, IL | Rosemont Theatre (Chicago)

May 14 – Milwaukee, WI | Miller High Life Theatre

May 16 – Kansas City, MO | Starlight Theatre

May 17 – St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

May 20 – Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Dallas)

May 21 – San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center

May 22 – Houston, TX | Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land

May 24 – Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

May 26 – Atlanta, GA | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

May 28 – Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (Philadelphia)

May 30 – Sterling Heights, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill (Detroit)

June 3 – Darien Center, NY | Darien Lake Amphitheater

June 5 – Wantagh, NY | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater (New York)

June 6 – Boston, MA | Leader Bank Pavilion

CMA Honors Tony Conway, Dr. Chayim Newman, And Posthumously Jim Owens For Genre Contributions

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The Country Music Association came together throughout Nashville last week to celebrate some of the genre’s most dedicated and passionate contributors past and present, with special honors presented during its Board of Directors meeting and during a special moment of remembrance at the Grand Ole Opry. 

At the CMA Board dinner on Thursday, Dec. 4, Tony Conway (President, Conway Entertainment Group, Ontourage Management) received the 2025 J. William Denny Award, presented by CMA Board Chairman Jennie Smythe (Founder and CEO, Girlilla Marketing). The award is presented in recognition and appreciation of a lifetime of dedication, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions to the CMA Board of Directors. 

Serving on the CMA Board from 1984-2021, including as Chairman in 1996, Conway has been a transformative and dedicated force throughout his tenure. Acting as Executive Producer of the CMA Music Festival for 11 years, Conway led its landmark move to downtown Nashville, a shift that significantly strengthened both CMA and the city. He also led the charge in the redesign and transformation of Fan Fair to the CMA Music Festival in 2001, earning him CMA’s President’s Award. He was also awarded the CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, underscoring his lasting impact on the Country Music touring community.  

In addition, Dr. Chayim Newman (Co-Founder, Amber Health) was also presented with the CMA Chairman’s Award by Smythe. Awarded only at the discretion of the sitting Chairman, this recognition is reserved for individuals whose exceptional service to CMA merits recognition.  

Dr. Newman is a clinical psychologist and longtime music industry insider who has become a go-to resource for mental health in Country Music. As co-founder of Amber Health and the Tour Health Research Initiative (THRIV), he continues to provide practical tools, guidance, and unwavering support to artists, touring professionals, and the broader industry. Beyond his clinical work, he actively mentors and advocates for the well-being of music professionals, showing up in meaningful ways across the Country Music community.  

The following evening, Dec. 5, at the Grand Ole Opry, Jim Owens was honored posthumously with the Joe Talbot Award. Sarah Trahern (CMA Chief Executive Officer) presented the award to his widow, Lorianne Crook, during the Opry celebration. This award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership and contributions to the preservation and advancement of Country Music’s values and tradition. The award may be presented to a person in recognition of an initiative or long-term contribution deemed by the CMA Board of Directors to qualify for this award. 

Owens was a pioneering producer of Country Music television and radio, creating some of the genre’s most influential programs, from iconic specials and fan-voted award shows to the legendary Crook & Chase broadcast team. Known as “Gentleman Jim,” he built a historic library of thousands of hours of programs and photographs that continues to preserve, showcase and connect generations of Country Music artists and fans worldwide. His work has supported countless artists, songwriters, and production teams while contributing to major productions, museums, and documentaries that celebrate the genre’s legacy. 

“This past week, we celebrated individuals whose leadership and dedication have shaped the heart of Country Music,” said Trahern. “Tony, Chayim, and Jim have each preserved our legacy, supported countless artists, and inspired future generations in ways that will continue to echo for years to come. Honoring their contributions is not only a recognition of their work, but a celebration of the spirit that continues to drive our genre forward.” 

PinkPantheress Expands North American Tour Following Sold-Out Shows And Grammy Nod

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British singer, songwriter, and producer PinkPantheress has announced a significant extension of her “An Evening with PinkPantheress” North American tour, bringing her Grammy-nominated mixtape ‘Fancy That’ to audiences across her most extensive tour to date. The 2026 dates, promoted by Live Nation, follow her completely sold-out 13-show run, which included performances at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn and the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. In addition to her headline shows, PinkPantheress will make her highly anticipated solo performance debut at the Coachella 2026 lineup in Indio, California. Her international breakthrough mixtape ‘Fancy That’ featured her first solo Billboard Hot 100 hit, and she recently earned her first Grammy Award Nominations for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Dance Pop Recording for the single “Illegal.”

The tour will offer fans a variety of VIP packages and experiences to take their concert experience to the next level, including premium tickets, exclusive merchandise, and early entry. PinkPantheress is also utilizing Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange for shows sold through the platform, ensuring tickets can only be resold at the original face value and are non-transferable, a crucial move that protects her fans from scalpers. In October, she released ‘Fancy Some More?’, a brilliant reimagining of her mixtape, which featured 22 genre-blending remixes with an international spectrum of musicians, including Swedish pop icon Zara Larsson and Brazilian DJ sensation Mochakk.

PinkPantheress 2026 An Evening With North American Tour Dates

  • Apr 8 – Mexico City @ Pabellon Oeste
  • Apr 11 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Festival
  • Apr 14 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
  • Apr 16 – Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
  • Apr 18 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Festival
  • Apr 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
  • Apr 22 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
  • Apr 23 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
  • Apr 26 – Miami, FL @ The Fillmore
  • Apr 27 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
  • Apr 30 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
  • May 3 – Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem
  • May 7 – New York, NY @ Brooklyn Storehouse
  • May 9 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark
  • May 12 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • May 15 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS

Lockjaw Unleashes Anthemic War Cry “We Won’t Back Down”

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The highly anticipated new single from Lockjaw, “We Won’t Back Down,” is officially out now, serving as a powerful, fist-raising anthem aimed squarely at corruption, division, and lies. The track immediately hits hard, packing massive guitars and thunderous drums behind soaring choruses that loudly rally strength and refuse to be silenced. Guitarist Jeff Ogle emphasized the song’s intent, describing it as an “anthemic war cry against the lies we’ve been told by our own government.” Lockjaw is marking this visceral release by immediately kicking off the Everything is Heavier in Texas Tour today, joining Upon A Burning Body as special guests, a run that launches tonight in San Antonio. The band is also thrilled to welcome new drummer Alex Hamp, with Ogle proclaiming his addition has been a “game changer.”

Symphonic Composer Kelsey Dower Channels Anger Into Clarifying Power On “Rage”

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Symphonic metal composer Kelsey Dower has just released “Rage,” the towering lead single from her upcoming album ‘Rebirth,’ delivering a fully self-created piece of orchestral power that truly has the scale of a myth being unearthed. The single, which introduces an artist with rare ambition and emotional force, reframes anger not as destructive chaos but as a vital, clarifying force, exploring how emotional truth acts as a path to insight. “Rage” immediately opens like a massive film score, with a towering choir surging above widescreen orchestration while a bright harp guides the listener through swells of instrumentation with masterful vision. Kelsey’s vocals are assertive and perfectly poised, matching the track’s epic scale with a full-chested power that recalls the alternative-metal vocalists who defined the early 2000s, but which she bends toward something more intimate and personal. The result is a single that feels massive, cathartic, and intentional, setting the tone for an album built on transformation.

SiriusXM Leads the Nominations for First-Ever Golden Globe Best Podcast Award

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SiriusXM today announced that it leads the nominations for inaugural Best Podcast category at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, with three of the six nominees—“Call Her Daddy,” “SmartLess,” and “The Mel Robbins Podcast”—all part of the SiriusXM Podcast Network. This marks the first time a major awards show has formally recognized podcasting, and SiriusXM’s dominant presence among the nominees underscores the company’s role at the forefront of the industry.

“As home to half of the nominees in this category, SiriusXM further solidifies its position as the leader in podcasting and reinforces our role in shaping the future of audio,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer at SiriusXM. “We couldn’t be prouder of our nominees for the first-ever Golden Globe Award for Best Podcast. The exceptional work behind ‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘SmartLess,’ and ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast’ continues to resonate with their massive audiences, and it’s gratifying to see that impact recognized on one of entertainment’s biggest stages.”

Named the #1 podcast network by reac* and recognized as Apple Podcasts’ top channel for 2025, the SiriusXM Podcast Network—whose diverse portfolio spans comedy, true crime, wellness, business, and entertainment—represents more of the top 20 podcasts than any other network and reaches 1 in 2 U.S. podcast listeners each month.

“Call Her Daddy” is a worldwide hit and cultural force, known for its raw, empowering conversations and consistently ranking among the most-listened-to podcasts globally. As the top female podcaster in the world, host Alex Cooper has cultivated a passionate “Daddy Gang” community that continues to propel the show’s influence. 

Hosted by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, the award-winning “SmartLess” consistently ranks among the top five podcasts, offering revealing and often comedic conversations with some of the most notable guests in entertainment, culture, and beyond.

“The Mel Robbins Podcast” has rapidly become one of the most-followed and most-streamed podcasts, fueled by host Mel Robbins’ candid storytelling and actionable, research-driven insights. The show continues to resonate with millions seeking practical advice and inspiration for navigating everyday life. 

From Ashes To New Release Visceral New Single “Drag Me” Today

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Lancaster, PA outfit From Ashes To New is wrapping up 2025 with the release of their sonically intense and lyrically harrowing new song, “Drag Me,” available today via Better Noise Music. The band’s Matt Brandyberry shares that the track came from the profound feeling of being trapped in a fight with your inner demons, where every positive intention is buried beneath the weight of negative self-reflection. “Drag Me” is the compelling follow-up to their July single “New Disease,” and it further demonstrates the distinctive alt metal fusion that has defined the group’s success. This new offering arrives as the band celebrates the lasting impact of their 2023 number one album ‘BLACKOUT,’ which resonated strongly by reflecting the global angst of the pandemic era while cementing their status as a hugely successful, genre-bending force in modern rock.