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Ghost is the leading force at this year’s Swedish Grammis awards, having secured six nominations for their 2025 masterpiece, Skeletá. The band is a top contender for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Hard Rock/Metal, while mastermind Tobias Forge and his production team have earned individual nods for Producer, Songwriter, and Lyricist. This continues a dominant streak for the band, who have already won the "Hard Rock & Metal" honor four times in the past for works like Meliora and Impera.

The nominations follow a record-breaking year for Skeletá, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in May 2025—the first hard rock album to reach the summit since 2020. The band recently concluded the North American leg of their "Skeletour" world tour with a finale at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles earlier this week. The Grammis ceremony will take place on April 29, 2026, at Annexet in Stockholm.

#Ghost #TobiasForge #Skeleta #Grammis2026 #SwedishGrammis #Billboard200 #Skeletour #HardRock #MetalNews #GhostBand

Following the release of their brutal new single "Song of the Swamp," Wage War has officially announced a massive spring 2026 headlining tour across the United States. The "It Calls Me By Name Tour" kicks off in late April and will feature support from industrial-rockers Nevertel and hardcore heavyweights Orthodox. The trek is a direct support of their newly announced 5-song EP, It Calls Me By Name, which is set to drop on April 17.

The tour begins April 28 in Phoenix and winds through major markets including Chicago, New York, and Detroit before concluding with a hometown-state victory lap across Florida. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, with presales currently live in many markets. This run follows the band's appearance at the highly anticipated Sick New World festival in Las Vegas on April 25.

Confirmed 2026 Tour Dates:
04/28 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
04/29 San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
04/30 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
05/02 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
05/03 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
05/05 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
05/07 Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
05/08 Omaha, NE – The Admiral
05/09 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
05/12 Chicago, IL – House of Blues
05/15 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
05/16 Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre
05/17 Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
05/20 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
05/22 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
05/23 Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
05/26 Richmond, VA – The National
05/27 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
05/29 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
05/30 Jacksonville, FL – FIVE
05/31 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

#WageWar #SongOfTheSwamp #ItCallsMeByName #Nevertel #Orthodox #Metalcore #SpringTour2026 #FearlessRecords #NewMusic #FloridaMetal

Bring Me The Horizon has treated fans to a sprawling seven-minute preview of their highly anticipated concert film, L.I.V.E. in São Paulo. The footage captures the high-octane energy of the band's November 2024 performance at the Allianz Parque in Brazil, a show that saw the gold-certified outfit performing to a massive stadium crowd. The preview showcases the band’s cinematic stage production and frontman Oli Sykes’ commanding presence during the monumental set.

Fans won't have to wait long to see the full experience, as the film is scheduled for exclusive theatrical screenings on March 25 and 28, 2026. This release follows a busy start to the year for the band, including Sykes’ recent collaboration with ILLENIUM on the track "Slave To The Rithm". Tickets and location details for the global cinema event can be found at the band's dedicated film site, bmth.live.

#BMTH #BringMeTheHorizon #OliSykes #LIVEinSaoPaulo #AllianzParque #ConcertFilm #Brazil #PostHuman #RockNews2026 #Metalcore

The Dead Kennedys have issued a formal statement announcing they will not participate in any future Punk in the Park events after learning that the festival’s owner, Cameron Collins of Brew Ha Ha Productions, made financial contributions to the Trump administration. While the band expressed a strong desire to pull out immediately, they confirmed they will still perform at their scheduled 2026 dates in Pittsburgh and Vallejo out of respect for fans who have already purchased tickets and made travel plans. "Dead Kennedys have always stood firmly against authoritarianism, racism, and fascism. That has not changed," the band stated.

The controversy has sparked a wider exodus from the 2026 "Road Show" lineup. Naked Aggression, 8 Kalacas, and N8NOFACE have all officially withdrawn from the festival, with Naked Aggression posting a blunt "#F*ckTrump" message to social media. This follows a similar move by Dropkick Murphys last summer, who cut ties with the promoter after stating that "Punk Rock and Donald Trump just don’t belong together". Founding Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra criticized his former bandmates' decision to play the remaining dates, accusing them of "taking the money" before pulling out.

#DeadKennedys #PunkInThePark #PunkRock #CameronCollins #BrewHaHa #JelloBiafra #NakedAggression #8Kalacas #MusicNews2026 #PoliticalPunk

Metallica has officially confirmed a massive 12-date residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, titled "Life Burns Faster," scheduled for October 2026. The residency promises a "one-of-a-kind" sensory experience, utilizing the venue’s 160,000-square-foot wraparound LED screen and 167,000 speakers to create a fully immersive visual journey through the band’s four-decade history. This marks the band's first dedicated residency since their 40th-anniversary takeover of San Francisco in 2021.

Following in the footsteps of rock giants like U2 and Phish, Metallica plans to rotate setlists throughout the run, ensuring that no two nights are exactly the same. The "Life Burns Faster" theme is expected to lean heavily into the high-octane energy of their latest era while utilizing the Sphere's technology to bring classic tracks like "Enter Sandman" and "Master of Puppets" to life in unprecedented scale. Tickets are set to go on sale to the "Fifth Member" fan club beginning next Tuesday, March 3.

#Metallica #LasVegasSphere #LifeBurnsFaster #SphereVegas #MetalHistory #LiveMusic2026 #ThrashMetal #JamesHetfield #LarsUlrich #RockNews

Philip Anselmo has released a video statement to debunk a series of "bullshit" A.I.-generated rumors claiming he was battling a serious illness, specifically blood cancer. Taking to social media on February 24, the 57-year-old Pantera vocalist reassured fans that he is "healthy as a horse" and currently juggling several musical projects. "There's an A.I. page that is going bananas about me, and it's putting out bullshit," Anselmo said, urging fans not to believe the fabricated health scares.

Far from being incapacitated, Anselmo confirmed he is staying busy mixing a new Down record, performing with En Minor, and preparing for King Parrot to arrive in town. He also continues to front the reunited Pantera lineup alongside Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante, who have been a mainstay on the global festival circuit and stadium tours over the last three years.

#PhilipAnselmo #Pantera #Down #EnMinor #HeavyMetal #AIFakes #RockNews #MetalFamily #HealthUpdate #MusicNews2026

On February 25, 2022, Bad Omens released their third studio album, The Death of Peace of Mind, a project that would fundamentally redefine their sound and trajectory. Moving away from traditional metalcore, the band—led by the production of Noah Sebastian and Joakim Karlsson—integrated heavy electronic, R&B, and industrial influences, creating a cinematic atmosphere that resonated far beyond the rock scene.

The album’s centerpiece, "Just Pretend," became an unprecedented viral sensation, eventually reaching RIAA Platinum status and dominating Billboard’s Hard Rock charts for months. This "breakthrough" success transformed Bad Omens from a niche favorite into a global headliner, currently fueling their massive 2026 North American arena tour. While fans are still clamoring for a follow-up, Sebastian recently confirmed that there is no new album planned for 2026, keeping the focus on the enduring legacy of this landmark record.

#BadOmens #TheDeathOfPeaceOfMind #TDOPOM #NoahSebastian #JustPretend #Metalcore #ModernRock #AlbumAnniversary #OnThisDay #SumerianRecords

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced its 2026 nominees, presenting a diverse field of 17 artists across various genres. This year’s ballot is notable for its high number of first-time nominees, with 10 artists making their debut appearance, including Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Sade, Lauryn Hill, and Jeff Buckley. Heavy metal titans Iron Maiden and britpop legends Oasis return to the ballot, alongside legacy acts like Joy Division/New Order and The Black Crowes.

Chairman John Sykes emphasized the "ever-evolving faces and sounds" of rock and roll in the selection, which also features global superstars Shakira, Mariah Carey, and P!NK. The official class of 2026 inductees will be revealed in April, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall. Last year’s class included Soundgarden, The White Stripes, and Cyndi Lauper.

2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

The Black Crowes
Jeff Buckley *
Mariah Carey
Phil Collins *
Melissa Etheridge *
Lauryn Hill *
Billy Idol
INXS *
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
New Edition *
Oasis
P!NK *
Sade
Shakira *
Luther Vandross *
Wu-Tang Clan *

* first time nominee

#RockHall #RockHall2026 #IronMaiden #Oasis #WuTangClan #PhilCollins #MusicHistory #RockAndRollHallOfFame #Metal #Britpop

The Ex-Faces, a powerhouse supergroup featuring a massive roster of former Mushroomhead members, have officially announced a six-week U.S. tour for Summer 2026. The band, which serves as a tribute to their various eras within the masked metal group, includes dual vocalists Waylon Reavis and Jason “J Mann” Popson, alongside guitarist Dave “Gravy” Felton, drummer Daniel “Lil' Dan” Fox, and keyboardist Rick “St1tch” Thomas. The group stated they decided to expand their live plans after an "eXtremely clear" message from fans following their initial April bookings.

The tour is set to kick off on July 2 in Virginia Beach and will snake across the country through August 15, concluding at the Michigan Metal Fest. Fans can expect a revolving door of low-end talent, with bassists Joe “Mr. Murdernickel” Kilcoyne and Jack “Pig Benis” Kilcoyne both on board, though "Pig Benis" is slated for select appearances only. Tickets for the summer run go on sale following the band's four-show stint in Michigan and Ohio this April.

#TheExFaces #Mushroomhead #WaylonReavis #JMann #MetalNews #SummerTour2026 #MaskedMetal #RockNews #MichiganMetalFest

A transportation vehicle carrying Megadeth’s touring lighting and production gear was involved in a serious accident on a Saskatchewan highway early Monday morning. The truck, which was traveling between the band's Edmonton and Saskatoon tour dates, reportedly lost control on a stretch of Highway 11 during a severe winter storm that dropped up to 25 cm of snow across parts of the region. While the vehicle overturned in the median, no serious injuries were reported among the crew members involved in the incident.

The accident comes during the first week of Megadeth's highly anticipated 2026 Canadian Farewell Tour, which features support from fellow thrash legends Anthrax and Exodus. Despite the damage to the lighting rig, the band’s February 24 performance at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon is expected to proceed as scheduled, though production may be adjusted to account for the damaged equipment. Fans have expressed concern on social media, but Dave Mustaine’s team has confirmed that the "Show Must Go On" as they head toward the next stop in Winnipeg.

#Megadeth #CanadaFarewell2026 #DaveMustaine #Saskatchewan #TourAccident #ThrashMetal #Anthrax #Exodus #SaskTelCentre #RockNews

Wage War has officially unleashed their new single, "Song of the Swamp," a punishing return to form that leans into the raw aggression of their Florida upbringing. The track serves as the lead single for their newly announced EP, It Calls Me by Name, which is set to drop on April 17, 2026, via Fearless Records. Described by the band as a "tone-setter," the song features spine-compressing rhythms and feral howls from vocalist Briton Bond, signaling a move further into heavy metal territory than the band has ever explored.

The accompanying music video captures the "boggy" aesthetic of the Sunshine State, featuring the band performing atop a floating dock deep within the Everglades. According to the group, the upcoming five-track collection was shaped entirely by the "tension and hostility" of nature. This marks Wage War's first new music since their 2024 Stigma album cycle.

#WageWar #SongOfTheSwamp #ItCallsMeByName #Metalcore #FearlessRecords #NewMusic2026 #FloridaMetal #Everglades #HeavyMusic #RockNews

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