Heriot has officially released "Master of Deceit," a blistering new track that serves as the centerpiece for the newly launched deluxe edition of their acclaimed 2024 album, Devoured by the Mouth of Hell. Dropping on Friday, February 13, 2026, via Century Media Records, the deluxe expansion features the original ten tracks plus two significant additions: the new single "Master of Deceit" and the November 2025 release "Commander of Pain". Produced by Erik Bickerstaffe (Loathe) and mixed by Randy LeBoeuf, the new single explores themes of human existentialism and the loss of individualism in an increasingly controlled world. Vocalist Debbie Gough described the track as a commentary on "human existence becoming less organic". The release is accompanied by a grim music video featuring the "Master" character and arrives just ahead of a busy 2026 tour schedule, including headline shows and dates with Nails, Kublai Khan TX, and Converge. #Heriot #MasterOfDeceit #DevouredByTheMouthOfHell #CenturyMedia #MetallicHardcore #NewMusic2026 #DebbieGough #UKMetal #HardcoreNews #MetalNews
Josh Freese has broken his silence regarding his May 2025 firing from the Foo Fighters, describing the exit as a total surprise that happened while he was out with friends from A Perfect Circle and Primus. In a cover story for the latest issue of Modern Drummer, Freese admitted he still doesn't have official clarity on why Dave Grohl decided to go in a "different direction," noting that just days before being let go, he was receiving nothing but praise on stage. "I think I'm a pretty good read on people, and I did not see that coming," Freese noted, adding that while the band was generous to him for two years, the relationship changed abruptly. Despite the "blip" in his career, Freese emphasized that he feels no bitterness and is already back "where he belongs," currently touring with Nine Inch Nails on their "Peel It Back" North American tour. He also expressed deep respect for Grohl, stating he has always viewed him as a "drummer first and foremost." While he hinted at having a few "small theories" about the split, Freese chose to keep them private for now, wary of how his comments are often "blown out of proportion" by the mainstream media. #JoshFreese #FooFighters #DaveGrohl #NineInchNails #ModernDrummer #RockNews2026 #DrumLife #APerfectCircle #IlanRubin
Poppy, Amy Lee (Evanescence), and Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox) have shattered a 45-year-old glass ceiling on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their single "End of You." Reaching the No. 1 spot this week, the track marks the first time in the chart's history that a song featuring three women as the primary artists has claimed the summit. This achievement is particularly significant given that solo women have historically struggled on the format; before Nita Strauss reached No. 1 in 2021, the last solo woman to lead the chart was Alannah Myles with "Black Velvet" in 1990. For Poppy and Courtney LaPlante, "End of You" serves as their first-ever career No. 1 on this specific chart. Amy Lee, while having topped the chart previously with Evanescence (most recently with "Afterlife" in 2025), secures her first No. 1 as a solo billing. The track, produced by Jordan Fish and released via Sumerian Records, has been described as a "dark Moulin Rouge" for the metal world, blending Lee’s symphonic belts with Poppy’s industrial edges and LaPlante’s signature screams. The trio is expected to perform the historic track live on their upcoming joint summer tour, which kicks off this June. #Poppy #AmyLee #CourtneyLaPlante #EndOfYou #MainstreamRock #BillboardHistory #WomenInRock #Spiritbox #Evanescence #SumerianRecords
My Chemical Romance has wiped all posts from their official X (formerly Twitter) account today, Saturday, February 14, 2026. The sudden blackout comes just hours before the band takes the stage at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City for the final show of their current Latin American leg of The Black Parade 2026 Stadium Tour. Fans have been quick to note the significance of the location, as Mexico City was the final stop of the original Black Parade tour in 2007, a concert that was filmed and released as the "funeral" for their alter egos in The Black Parade Is Dead!. This latest move has sent the fanbase into a frenzy of speculation regarding new music or a conceptual shift for the band. The current tour has already been characterized by an evolving storyline set in the fictional world of DRAAG, featuring characters like "His Grand Immortal Dictator" and hints of a time-loop narrative. With the band recently debuting an unreleased track titled "War Beneath The Rain" and sharing cryptic teasers for something called "Phantom," today’s social media wipe is being viewed by many as the potential end of the Black Parade revival and the dawn of a long-awaited fifth album cycle. #MyChemicalRomance #MCR #TheBlackParade #MCR5 #MexicoCity #DRAAG #Phantom #RockNews2026 #BlackParadeIsDead
Casey Wasserman has officially announced his intention to sell Wasserman Media Group, including its prominent music and sports divisions. The decision, shared in a staff memo on the evening of Friday, February 13, 2026, follows intense public pressure and a wave of high-profile artist departures sparked by the DOJ’s release of files detailing his correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell. "I believe that I have become a distraction," Wasserman wrote, stating that Mike Watts will assume day-to-day control of the business while the sale is processed. The announcement comes after superstars like Chappell Roan and John Summit led a boycott of the agency, citing a refusal to be represented by leadership that "conflicts so deeply" with their moral values. While the International Olympic Committee recently voted to keep Wasserman as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the "existential crisis" at his agency proved insurmountable as top agents also reportedly demanded a change in ownership. It remains unclear if the company will be sold as a whole or piecemeal, with senior leadership teams potentially forming new ownership groups to retain their rosters. #CaseyWasserman #WassermanMusic #ChappellRoan #JohnSummit #EpsteinFiles #MusicIndustry #LA28 #WassermanMediaGroup #MusicNews2026 #BreakingNews
Kami Kehoe has officially ushered in a "darker, razor-sharp chapter" of her career with the release of her latest single, "HEARTLESS," via Atlantic Records. Marking a shift from her previous explorations of heartbreak, the track is a raw love song written from the perspective of someone choosing to stay "all-in" despite the risk of a total emotional fallout. Kehoe reframes the title word not as a sign of indifference, but as the inevitable consequence of giving one’s entire heart to another person. The release follows a breakthrough period for Kehoe, who recently supported Daughtry, Seether, and P.O.D. on a nationwide tour and was named one of Pandora’s Artists to Watch in 2026. A regular fixture on SiriusXM’s Octane, Kehoe noted that her growing connection with fans has made her "a lot less scared of being this honest". The single arrives alongside a new music video, further cementing her status as one of the most magnetic and vulnerable voices in the modern alt-rock landscape. #KamiKehoe #HEARTLESS #AtlanticRecords #AltRock #NewMusic2026 #PandoraTen #SiriusXMOctane #Daughtry #Seether #RockNews
The music industry is witnessing a historic revolt as a massive list of talent abandons Wasserman Music. Following the release of documents showing flirtatious 2003 emails between CEO Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, artists are demanding accountability or immediate contract releases. High profile stars like Chappell Roan and Orville Peck led the charge followed quickly by a wave of alternative and heavy acts including Hot Mulligan, Dying Wish, Daisy Grenade, and Arm's Length. The growing list of those who have officially left or committed to departing includes Wednesday, Dropkick Murphys, Beach Bunny, Chelsea Cutler, Bully, Sylvan Esso, Weyes Blood, Lane 8, Best Coast, Subtronics, Tape B, and Water From Your Eyes. While the LA28 Olympic Committee chose to back the CEO, these artists are making it clear that they refuse to let their careers be managed by leadership linked to the Epstein files. #HotMulligan #ChappellRoan #DyingWish #WassermanMusic #MusicNews #EpsteinFiles #IndustryNews #OrvillePeck #DaisyGrenade #ArmsLength
Arch Enemy has officially begun teasing a new chapter on Friday, February 13, 2026, fueling intense fan speculation that former frontwoman Angela Gossow may be returning to the fold. The band released a cryptic teaser video across their social platforms this morning, which was notably shared by Gossow herself. The mystery deepened as fans noticed that Gossow’s personal Instagram profile has mirrored the band’s current social media "blackout" aesthetic. The teaser comes in the wake of Alissa White-Gluz’s departure from the band in November 2025 to focus on her solo career. While Gossow stepped down from vocal duties in 2014, she has remained the group’s full-time manager for over a decade. If the rumors of her return to the microphone prove true, it would mark a massive homecoming for one of the most influential vocalists in the genre's history just as the band enters its 30th anniversary year. #ArchEnemy #AngelaGossow #AlissaWhiteGluz #MetalNews2026 #MelodicDeathMetal #MetalReunion #SwedishMetal #MetalTease #WorshipTheMetal #digitalnoisemag
Ghost has chosen the auspicious date of Friday, February 13, 2026, to release the official music video for "Umbra". A centerpiece of their 2025 Billboard-topping album Skeletá, the track has already become a fan favorite for its blend of gothic atmosphere and arena-rock grandeur. The video's release arrives at a pivotal moment, just ten days before the band is set to conclude their massive North American "Skeletour" at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. With "Umbra" now receiving a full cinematic treatment, the clergy continues to dominate the cultural conversation as the Skeletá era reaches its theatrical peak. #Ghost #TheBandGhost #Umbra #Skeletá #FridayThe13th #PapaVPerpetua #Skeletour #TobiasForge #NewMusicVideo #Worship #DigitalNoiseMag
Gene Simmons is standing by his controversial remarks regarding Hip-Hop's place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following backlash over his statement that he doesn't "come from the ghetto". In a follow-up statement to People, the KISS co-founder clarified that he believes the term "ghetto" originated with Jewish history and was not intended as a racial slur. "I stand by my words," Simmons stated, adding that while he respects the genre, he maintains that Hip-Hop is fundamentally distinct from Rock and Roll. Simmons further questioned the lack of reciprocity in genre-specific accolades, asking, "When are Led Zeppelin and AC/DC going to be inducted into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame?". Despite critics pointing out the Black roots of Rock and Roll—a fact Simmons himself acknowledges—he continues to argue that the inclusion of non-guitar-based acts like Grandmaster Flash and Run-D.M.C. dilutes the Hall’s mission. Simmons, who was inducted into the Hall with KISS in 2014, has remained one of the most vocal critics of the institution's expanding definitions for over a decade. #GeneSimmons #KISS #RockHall #HipHop #MusicDebate #RockAndRoll #GrandmasterFlash #MusicNews2026 #Consequence #fridaythe13th #DigitalNoiseMag
Don Broco has surprised fans with the release of their high-octane new single "Nightmare Tripping," featuring a collaboration with Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake. The track serves as the title song for the band’s upcoming fifth album, the follow-up to 2021's Amazing Things, which is officially set for release on March 27, 2026, via Fearless Records. In an exclusive interview with Kerrang!, frontman Rob Damiani revealed the collaboration was born after Ryan Peake attended a Don Broco show in Vancouver. "It’s not really the sort of song that Nickelback would usually write themselves," Damiani noted, describing the process of teaming up as a "dream come true". The release is accompanied by a spooky, cinematic music video filmed in a burnt-out haunted house in Los Angeles, matching the song's lyrical themes of sleep paralysis and blurred consciousness. #DonBroco #Nickelback #NightmareTripping #ChadKroeger #NewMusic2026 #Kerrang #FearlessRecords #RobDamiani #AlternativeRock #MusicVideo