The Podcast That Rocked for 3/4/26. Metallica at The Sphere sells insane ticket prices and Ticketmaster gets rich(er), Beartooth gets unnecessary backlash, more.
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Discussion Topics: –Metallica at The Sphere off the rails for scalpers and Ticket Master -40 Years of Master Of Puppets -Beartooth get unnecessary backlash for “Free” music video -Nine Inch Nails done touring? -Ozzfest Returning in 2027 –Aftershock 2026 lineup announced -Sebastian Bach taking lead Vocals for Twisted Sister after Dee Snider steps away -Upcoming albums/tours/more
SONG OF THE WEEK: Wage War “Song Of The Swamp”
Wage War “Song Of The Swamp”
Beartooth “Free”
“Just days after announcing their “Life Burns Faster” residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, Metallica have announced six additional shows at the futuristic venue due to “unbelievable demand.” The metal legends’ residency now consists of 14 concerts. The new dates include October 8th & 10th, November 5th & 7th, and a couple of 2027 dates, January 28th & 30th. These dates are in addition to the previously announced eight “No Repeat Weekend” shows taking place on October 1st and 3rd; 15th and 17th; 22nd and 24th; and 29th and 31st. No songs will be repeated between the Thursday and Saturday gigs each week. A fan club pre-sale for the newly added concerts begins March 4th at 10 a.m. PT, while pre-sales for the previously announced dates are already underway, with a general on-sale starting Friday, March 6th, at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.” (Consequence)
The West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival AftershockReturns To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA October 1-4, 2026
The 14th Year Offers The Festival’s Biggest Lineup To Date And Expanded Festival Site With 140+ Artists Across 5 Stages, Including: My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, Sublime (Thursday), Limp Bizkit, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan (Friday), Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL (Saturday), TOOL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman (Sunday) & Many More
All Pass Types, Including 4-Day, Single Day, GA, VIP & Capital Club SVIP On Sale Now At AftershockFestival.com
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Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, October 1-4 at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA.
My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil will headline the West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival, featuring 140+ artists–the largest Aftershock lineup yet–along with the addition of a 5th stage to the expanded festival site.
The explosive music lineup for Aftershock 2026 will include: Thursday, October 1: My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, Sublime Friday, October 2: Limp Bizkit, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan Saturday, October 3: Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL Sunday, October 4: TOOL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman
The full music lineup for Aftershock 2026 is as follows (subject to change):
My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil, $UICIDEBOY$, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring, A Day To Remember, Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime, Danny Elfman, BABYMETAL, Circa Survive, Public Enemy, AFI, The Used, Stone Temple Pilots, Cypress Hill, Slaughter To Prevail, The Pretty Reckless, The Story So Far, Dance Gavin Dance, Coheed and Cambria, Hot Mulligan, Sleeping With Sirens, DOWN, Dethklok, Three 6 Mafia, Black Label Society, Chiodos, Highly Suspect, Nothing More, Body Count feat. Ice-T, Cavalera, Killswitch Engage, Zakk Sabbath, Insane Clown Posse, Kublai Khan TX, New Found Glory, Wolfmother, Wage War, Underoath, Theory of a Deadman, Mayday Parade, Alexisonfire, Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & HELLYEAH – 30 Years of Madness, Coal Chamber, Suicidal Tendencies, Starset, Sevendust, La Dispute, The Starting Line, DRAIN, The Wonder Years, The Ghost Inside, Paleface Swiss, The Home Team, We The Kings, P.O.D., Thursday, From Ashes To New, Sleep Theory, L.S. Dunes, Lit, Cradle of Filth, From First To Last, President, Apocalyptica, Atreyu, Finch, Hawthorne Heights, Set It Off, Corrosion of Conformity, Kylesa, Saosin, Buckethead, Helmet, Filter, Soulfly, Blessthefall, The Devil Wears Prada, Senses Fail, Melvins, Municipal Waste, Alissa White-Gluz, Counterparts, Oleander, Spite, After The Burial, Toadies, Finger Eleven, Drowning Pool, The Black Dahlia Murder, Armor For Sleep, Horse The Band, Holding Absence, HAYWIRE, Bodysnatcher, Escape The Fate, The Acacia Strain, Jutes, ivri, Free Throw, Caskets, Haarper, PeelingFlesh, Pentagram, Cro-Mags, Holywatr, Alesana, Stick To Your Guns, Hail The Sun, I See Stars, The Union Underground, The Word Alive, Wind Walkers, Nekrogoblikon, Emery, The Fall of Troy, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Gideon, Red, Ill Niño, Ünloco, Fear, And Loathing in Las Vegas, CKY, Psychostick, Austin Carlile: The Original Voice of Of Mice & Men, Codefendants, The Pretty Wild, Rivers of Nihil, Brujeria, Emarosa, I Set My Friends On Fire, Silly Goose, LEAP, The Violent Hour, Ladrones, Eyes Set To Kill, vianova, Doobie, and a mystery guest to be announced.
Some of the special appearances and reunions at Aftershock2026 will include:
My Chemical Romance: Celebrating 20 years of The Black Parade
Wu-Tang Clan: Performance from the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees as part of their Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour
Circa Survive: West Coast Reunion show (no shows since 2021)
The Story So Far: Hometown show
Dance Gavin Dance: Hometown show and exclusive Bay Area performance
Cavalera: Exclusive West Coast performance of their iconic Sepultura album Roots – live for the first time in nearly a decade.
Wolfmother: 20th Anniversary Tour
Chad Gray, the voice of Mudvayne and Hellyeah: “30 Years of Madness” solo performance performing the hits of both Mudvayne and Hellyeah
DRAIN: Home area show
Thursday: Celebrating anniversaries of three albums: 25 years of Full Collapse, 20 years of A City By the Light Divided, and 15 years of No Devolución
From First To Last: Reunion and rare performance
Kylesa: Reunion and first West Coast show since 2015
Municipal Waste: 25th Anniversary set
Oleander: Hometown Reunion Show (no shows since 2018)
The Union Underground: First California show in 24 years
Drop Dead, Gorgeous: Reunion show
Ünloco: Reunion Show
Red: Celebrating 20 years of End of Silence
Austin Carlile: The original voice of Of Mice & Men
“This year’s Aftershock marks a bold new chapter for the festival. We’ve brought together metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal to create a lineup that’s raw, youthful, and unapologetic,” says Danny Wimmer of DWP. “With TOOL anchoring the weekend and Pierce The Veil making their headlining debut, we’re breaking boundaries and redefining what Aftershock can be. And after years of fan requests, we’re finally introducing camping — giving fans the chance to fully immerse themselves in the weekend. This is a new era for Aftershock, and Sacramento is about to feel it.”
“Aftershock continues to be a seminal moment for Sacramento, not just for the fans, but for the people who live and work here every day,” said Visit Sacramento President & CEO Mike Testa. “The festival brings thousands of people to our city for four incredible days, generating more than $39 million in economic impact. Those dollars translate into critical support for our business community and civic partners. Maybe the best part is that Aftershock fans are often discovering Sacramento while they’re here and are making their experience synonymous with the city. We’re grateful for our partnership with DWP and can’t wait to welcome everyone back later this fall.”
In addition to music, Aftershock also offers various fan-favorite onsite experiences that elevate the festival weekend, including:
Tremors Dive Bar: Cold, Dark & Loud. A proper dive bar with air conditioning, strong drinks, and music all day.
Cantina del Diablo (New for 2026): An open-air cantina featuring Mexican street fare, tequila and mezcal cocktails, cold cerveza, and refreshing beverages. Built for shared plates, strong pours, and good trouble under the trees. Hosted by Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin.
Aftershock x Jungle Bird Tiki Bar: A tropical reset in the middle of the madness. Back together with Sacramento’s favorite The Jungle Bird, this air-conditioned hideaway serves curated tiki cocktails in an island-inspired backdrop.
Overtime Sports Bar (New for 2026): Just steps away from the newly added stage, The Point. This shaded spot will be tuned into the biggest regional and national games all weekend.
Fans in the Sacramento area can celebrate at the Official Aftershock Lineup Announcement Party on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at The Jungle Bird (2516 J Street) in Sacramento. The party will feature headliner themed tiki drinks, with the first 100 drinks on Aftershock, and a playlist featuring music from the festival lineup. All who attend will have a chance to win a pair of 4-Day General Admission Aftershock passes.
Aftershock 4-Day and Single Day General Admission, VIP, and Capital Club passes are on sale now, starting at $1 down using layaway.
Capital Club perks include access to a private, elevated mainstage viewing platform, an exclusive air-conditioned lounge with comfortable seating, all-inclusive drinks, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a dedicated merch stand, Wi-Fi, fast-track entry, air-conditioned restrooms and more.
For the first time ever, Aftershock will offer official RV and Car + Tent camping at nearby Cal Expo for a fully immersive weekend experience. Festival re-entry is included with camping passes, and shuttle passes are available for purchase. In addition, campers will also get access to the Aftershock Wednesday Night Camping Pre-Party hosted by Rock & Brews, featuring a happy hour with complimentary beer and well drinks, free mini golf and batting cages, plus food and drink specials available throughout the weekend. All camping details can be found here.
An Aftershock Student Offer is also available, allowing those with a valid .edu email address access to purchase a $150 (all-in, fees included) Single-Day GA Aftershock Pass via FEVO. Find more details here.
And new for 2026, the Coast to Coast Pass offers entry to both Aftershock in Sacramento and Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, May 7-10, 2026. Find more details here.
DWP has partnered with GOVX to offer exclusively-priced Aftershock passes for 4-Day GA and Single Day GA for military, nurse, firefighter, and police personnel. Find more info here.
Fans can book official Aftershock hotel and admission packages, which allow festival re-entry each day and additional perks via Jampack. Hotel packages start as low as $10 down.
Weekend and daily Park & Ride passes to and from Cal Expo are also available for purchase as an add-on option for the most convenient way to get to the festival grounds, as there is no onsite parking at Aftershock. Each Park & Ride Shuttle Pass includes free parking for a vehicle at Cal Expo and a nonstop shuttle to and from the festival site.
All details on festival passes, including Jampack hotel packages, camping and parking passes can be found here.
The DWP Foundation will continue its charitable efforts in 2026, with nonprofit partners to be announced at a later date.
Aftershock is teaming up with an incredible lineup of partners, bringing even more energy to Sacramento. DWP thanks to Beatbox Beverages, Coors Light, Firestone Walker Brewing, Jack Daniel’s, Red Bull, Sun Cruiser, and Topo Chico. Stay tuned for more to explore from the festival partners.
Aftershock 2026 community partners include: Visit Sacramento, County of Sacramento, City of Sacramento and Cal Expo.
Aftershock is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
In 2025, Aftershock welcomed 164,000+ fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, generating an estimated $39 million in local economic impact. To celebrate DWP’s cultural and economic impact to the region, SacramentoMayor Kevin McCarty, Senator Angelique Ashby, and Assemblymember Maggy Krell honored Danny Wimmer Presents with official recognitions from the City of Sacramento, the California State Senate, and the California State Assembly. The 2025 proclamation and resolutions celebrate Aftershock’s decade-long legacy, recognizing its profound cultural, economic, and charitable contributions to the Sacramento community and beyond, and highlighting how the festival has firmly established the city as a premier destination for live music in California.
Discovery Park is conveniently located near downtown Sacramento at 1600 Garden Highway, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet.
Cleveland based gothic doom unit FRAYLE released their latest album, Heretics & Lullabies, last fall via Napalm Records to noted acclaim, and are about to kick off their upcoming tour supporting Dogma in the USA! In anticipation of the tour, the band has revealed a brand new music video for album track “Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal,” which can be witnessed today.
Catch more of FRAYLE’s seductively dark sound on tour this month, and see below for all confirmed tour dates.
FRAYLE says about “Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal”:
“We wrote ‘Souvenirs of Your Betrayal’ from a very real place of hurt and clarity. It’s about facing deception head on and turning that experience into something honest, heavy and powerful.”
Frayle “Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal”
FRAYLE ON TOUR: WITH DOGMA: 3/15 — Seattle, WA — Substation 3/17 — San Francisco, CA — The Independent 3/18 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720 3/19 — Reno, NV — The Alpine 3/20 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues 3/21 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues 3/24 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Studio 3/25 — Dallas, TX — Trees 3/27 — Madison, WI — The Annex at The Red Zone 3/28 — Joliet, IL — The Forge 3/29 — Chesterfield, MI — Diesel Concert Lounge 3/31 — New York, NY — The Gramercy Theater 4/1 — Washington, DC — Black Cat 4/2 — Bethlehem, PA — Fowler Blast Furnace Room 4/3 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie
FRAYLE have been lauded as one of the fastest-rising, most haunting currently active modern doom metal outfits of late, infusing their sound with eclectic elements and now reinventing their trademark spectral sonic profile. Merging the heaviness of occult-driven doom and blackgaze with frontwoman Gwyn Strang’s distinctively eerie vocal stylings and the crushing guitars of Sean Bilovecky, the band has fully realized their “lullabies of chaos” musical vision with Heretics & Lullabies. Recorded by FRAYLE and produced, mixed and mastered by Aaron Chaparian at Iron Audio (Bleeding Through, Harms Way), Heretics & Lullabies is a must-listen for any fan of doom, post-metal or atmosphere-heavy alt-rock, but also a pristinely phantomic journey for any heavy music fan as it maintains its accessible edge throughout.
COLORBLIND / If Not For Me / WINDWAKER Unleash Triple Co-Headlining US Run THE HOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND TOUR On Sale Friday | Tickets HERE
Genre-bending heavy hitters COLORBLIND, surging Pennsylvania metalcore unit If Not For Me, and Australian powerhouse WINDWAKER have today announced TheHounds Of The Underground Tour, a triple co-headlining trek uniting three of the most electrifying new voices in music.
Kicking off in the spring at Welcome To Rockville, The Hounds Of The Underground Tour will criss-cross North America as the bands rotate closing slots each night, giving fans three full-force headliner-caliber sets. Fans can purchase tickets on Friday HERE.
With a pivotal year and The Hounds Of The Underground Tour on the horizon, vocalist Travis Moseley of COLORBLIND shares:
“2026 is going to be a huge foundational year for what we’re building here in Colorblind – we’re working really hard to make this upcoming tour our most special shows yet in every aspect. We’re also releasing our debut album that we’ve put so much of ourselves into. Just excited to bring everyone along and make this feel like a real family.”
Reflecting on the band’s journey and what The Hounds Of The Underground Tour represents for the band, vocalist Patrick Glover of If Not For Me share:
“Y’all have been asking for an If Not For Me headliner for quite some time. Things have been so crazy between the past couple years of touring and writing new music and we’ve just been patiently waiting for the stars to align, and they’re finally getting close. We’re so stoked to go out on our first ever co-headliner this spring, the Hounds of the Underground Tour. We’ve known the Colorblind dudes for a while now and touring with them always just felt so inevitable, and we’re super excited to have the boys in Windwaker all the way from Australia. I truly think this is one of the coolest up and coming lineups you’ll see this year. Let’s pack these shows out. Release the hounds”
On connecting with fans across North America for The Hounds Of The Underground Tour, WINDWAKER share:
“We’re stoked to be performing alongside Colorblind and If Not For Me on our co-headline tour of North America this May/June. The Hounds of the Underground tour is going to be one for the ages, and we look forward to playing some new tunes on the road too. We can’t wait!”
THE HOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND TOUR *COLORBLIND + If Not For Me Only ** WINDWAKER Only May 9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville* May 10 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 May 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry May 12 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck May 14 – Colombus, OH – Sonic Temple** May 15 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge May 16 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam May 17 – St Louis, MO – Off Broadway May 19 – Denver, CO – HQ May 20 – Salt Lake City. UT – The Depot May 22 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfields May 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram May 24 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish May 26 – Mesa, AZ – Underground May 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad May 29 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Underground May 30 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles May 31 – Houston, TX – Secret Group June 2 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar June 3 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Purgatory) June 5 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery June 6 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club June 7 – Brooklyn, NY – Meadows June 8 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Embark On U.S. Tour with Machine Head Iron Reagan + Havok
Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – will return to the road this summer on a headline run of the U.S. It marks the band’s first U.S. tour since last year’s Summer of Loud run.
The tour kicks off June 3 in Detroit and runs through June 27 in San Francisco, and includes appearances at Milwaukee Metal Fest and DC Warped Tour Weekend. Support will come from Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok. All dates are below.
A variety of pre-sales begin today, March 3, at 2pm ET and run through Thursday, March 5 at 10pm local time. The general on-sale is set for Friday, March 6 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.
“I’m extremely excited to get back out on the road supporting our newest album This Consequence!,” says Leach. “We are hitting major cities and bringing along with us an absolutely killer lineup with the legendary Robb Flynn and Machine Head, thrash masters Iron Reagan, and rounded out by the mighty Havok. This is a stacked and powerful crew of bands that will electrify and dominate wherever we roll up to… so LET’S GO!!!!!!“
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR: WITH MACHINE HEAD, IRON REAGAN, + HAVOK: 6/03 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore 6/05 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore 6/06 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest* 6/07 – South Bend, IN – Four Winds Field 6/09 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz 6/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount 6/12 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner 6/13 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center 6/14 – Washington, DC – DC Warped Tour* 6/16 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live 6/17 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle 6/19 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom 6/20 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center 6/21 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port 6/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center 6/24 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee 6/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium 6/27 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield *KsE Festival Appearance
KsE‘s latest album THIS CONSEQUENCE is out now via Metal Blade. Get it here. The album arrived alongside a hugely successful Winter/Spring 2025 tour, yielded a Top 5 single with “I Believe,” which peaked at No. 3, and landed the band on the covers of Revolver and Outburn. The album was another reminder of why KsE, who have earned several gold and platinum certifications alongside three Grammy nominations, remain one of the most enduring bands of the modern metal scene.
You know how you can just tell when a band should call it a day from touring and performing? These bands don’t know that about themselves. Here’s a look at 10 Bands That Need To Retire.
“Back in March, Kiss revealed they were performing at a special Kiss Army event in Las Vegas in November. Now, that event’s been completely revamped into “Kiss Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas,” which references the band’s annual cruise, and the itinerary got an upgrade too. Kiss’s Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Tommy Thayer are now playing two performances — one electric and one acoustic — and they’ve recruited bands like Ratt and Quiet Riot to perform as well. There will also be Q&A panels and other activities during the three-day event. “The cool thing is, you don’t need a ship. We’ve got everything that you get on a Kiss Kruise. We’ve got other bands playing,” Stanley explained in a video announcing the revamped event. “We’re doing a full set… we’ll be playing all the songs you wanna hear.” (iHeart)
KITTIE Announce First Full North American Headline Tour In Ten Years
LEGACY OF FIRE TOUR: 30 YEARS OF KITTIE Set To Hit 15 Cities This June With Special Guests Kingdom of Giants & Gore
Canadian heavy music pioneers Kittie celebrate three decades of uncompromising metal with the announcement of the “Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years of Kittie,” a massive 16-date North American headline run launching this June, their first full headline tour in over ten years. The tour marks a milestone moment for the band, honoring 30 years since Kittie‘s formation in 1996 while riding the momentum of their recent triumphs including 2024’s critically acclaimed comeback album “Fire” and 2025’s “Spit XXV” re-recorded and re-imagined anniversary EP. Kingdom of Giants and Gore will join as special guests across all dates, creating a powerhouse lineup that spans generations of heavy music. The tour kicks off June 6th in St. Louis and runs through June 27th in Montreal, hitting major markets including New York, Nashville, Toronto, and more. Pre-Sales start Tuesday, March 3rd with tickets going on general sale at 10am local on Friday, March 6th HERE.
Commenting on today’s epic announcement, the band share: “We’re excited to announce our Legacy of Fire tour on the eve of our 30th anniversary as a band. Thirty years ago, we ignited a spark. Three decades later, that fire is still burning, stronger and more focused than ever. Legacy of Fire is a celebration of every stage, every struggle, and every fan who carried us forward. Coming back to the US + Canada for our first full headline tour over a decade feels incredible. We’re ready to honor our history while ushering in the next chapter!”
LEGACY OF FIRE TOUR: 30 YEARS OF KITTIE W/ Special Guests Kingdom Of Giants and Gore Sat, Jun 6 – St Louis, MO – The Pageant Mon, Jun 8 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre Tue, Jun 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot Fri, Jun 12 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Sat, Jun 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater Mon, Jun 15 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre Tue, Jun 16 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Thu, Jun 18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Fri, Jun 19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade Sat, Jun 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Sun, Jun 21 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage Tue, Jun 23 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza Wed, Jun 24 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium Fri, Jun 26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall Sat, Jun 27 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
On Sale Schedule Soundrink Pre-Sale: Tuesday, March 3rd @ 10am Local Spotify Pre-Sale: Thursday, March 5th @ 10am Local Venue/Promoter Pre-Sale: Thursday, March 5th @ 10am Local General On-Sale: Friday, March 6th @ 10am Local Tickets Available HERE
The “Legacy Of Fire Tour” arrives as Kittie continues their most successful era in over a decade. Since returning from hiatus in 2022, the band has experienced a remarkable resurgence, with their 2024 album “Fire” reaching #13 on UK Rock & Metal Albums charts and earning a 2025 Juno Award nomination for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year. Their celebration of “Spit’s” 25th anniversary with the re-imagined and re-recorded “Spit XXV” EP in 2025 further demonstrated the original album’s enduring cultural relevance, with Rolling Stone having ranked the original title track #82 on their “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time.“
With 843,000 monthly Spotify listeners spanning multiple generations and triumphant festival performances at festivals such as Sick New World, Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, Shiprocked and Aftershock, Kittie has proven their relevance extends far beyond nostalgia. The band’s ability to command stages while attracting new audiences through social media demonstrates that their revolutionary spirit burns as fiercely as ever.
The 30-year milestone is a testament to Kittie‘s lasting impact on heavy music. The “Legacy Of Fire Tour” promises a celebration of Kittie’s entire catalog, spanning huge hits and deep cuts and everything in between from their full catalog. With special guests Kingdom of Giants and Gore rounding out the bill, each night will celebrate some of the very best that heavy music has to offer.
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown for 3/1/26 talking about Metallica residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Sepultura farewell, and more.
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown | Metallica X Sphere | 3/1/26
“Surprise! The world’s worst-kept secret is now official… we are bringing our No Repeat Weekends to Sphere in Las Vegas this fall!! Our Sphere weekend residency, Life Burns Faster, will debut on October 1 & 3, with six more shows to follow. As you’ve come to expect, each set of shows will be No Repeat Weekends, meaning if you attend both the Thursday and Saturday shows, you will not hear the same song twice. Two-Night and Single-Night Tickets go on sale Friday, March 6, at 10 AM PT, with several presales over the next week and a half. Check out all the details for the Fan Club Presale beginning Monday, March 2. Sign up for the Ticketmaster Artist Presale beginning Tuesday, March 3, and see the complete list of all other presales.” (Metallica.com)
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“Following months of anticipation, rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has released his new album, The Great Satan, today via Nuclear Blast Records. Across more than four decades, Zombie has cemented himself as a singular cultural force. Fusing avant-garde aesthetics with monstrous, groove-driven rock, his work has consistently defied convention. With The Great Satan, Zombie extends that legacy, delivering one of the boldest and most fully realized records of his career. From the foot-stomping, hell-raising swagger of ‘(I’m a) Rock’N’ Roller’ to the throwback grit of ‘Heathen Days’ and the anthemic punch of ‘Punks And Demons,’ Zombie continues to evolve on his own terms—leaving trends and expectations in his space dust. Coinciding with the album’s release, Zombie has unveiled a new self-directed music video for ‘F.T.W. 84,’ further expanding the album’s vivid and uncompromising visual world.” (Press Release)
SEPULTURA Announce Farewell Release The Cloud Of Unknowing EP
As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands.
Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the ‘Celebrating Life Through Death‘ farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity.
The result is The Cloud of Unknowing EP, set to be released on April 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.
The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy.
SEPULTURA have today released EP track ‘The Place‘, which vocalist Derrick Green sheds some light on:
“This song deals with immigrants who have come to a place seeking refuge and start a new life.
Once assimilated into a false sense of security and relentless propaganda they began to act out against what they hate about themselves. The transition begins to escape from the self hatred and the lashing out against people who believed in the same ideas. I feel the lyrics truly follow the transitions of the song. Starting with disappointment and arriving at anger.”
The Cloud of Unknowing EP will be available in the following formats:
Oxblood
Transparent Petrol (NB exclusive)
Crystal clear (band exclusive)
Transparent red (band exclusive)
All LP variants come with a CD of the EP in a card wallet.
The Cloud of Unknowing EP Tracklisting
01. All Souls Rising 02. Beyond the Dream 03. Sacred Books 04. The Place
SEPULTURA – CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH
20. Mar – AUS – Perth @ Metro City 23. Mar – AUS – Adelaide @ The Gov. 25. Mar – AUS – Melbourne @ Northcote Theatre 26. Mar – AUS – Sydney @ Liberty Hall 27. Mar – AUS – Sydney @ Liberty Hall *SOLD OUT 29. Mar – AUS – Brisbane @ The Tivoli
29. Apr – USA – Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater 01. May – CAN – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS 02. May – CAN – London, ON @ London Music Hall 04. May – USA – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 05. May – USA – Louisville, KY @Old Forester’s Paristown Hall 06. May – USA – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl 07. May – USA – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 08. May – USA – New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre 10. May – USA – Welcome To Rockville, FL 11. May – USA – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm 12. May – USA – Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall 13. May – USA – Reading, PA @ Reverb 15. May – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre 16. May – USA – Sonic Temple Festival, OH 17. May – USA – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave 19. May – USA – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom 21. May – USA – Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre 22. May – USA – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot 23. May – USA – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club 25. May – USA – Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues 26. May – USA – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park 28. May – USA – Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre 29. May – USA – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
06. Jun – NL – South Of Heaven 07. Jun – CZ – Metalfest 08. Jun – CR – Zagreb @ Tvornica Kulture 09. Jun – IT – Milan @ Circolo Magnolia 10. Jun – IT – Rome @ Eur social park 12. Jun – CH – Greenfield Festival 13. Jun – AT – Novarock 14. Jun – DE – Würzburg @ Pothalle 17. Jun – DE – Saarbruecken @ Garage 19. Jun – FR – Hellfest 20. Jun – BE – Graspop 21. Jun – PT – Rock in Rio Lisboa 23. Jun – DE – Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle 24. Jun – DE – Potsdam @ Waschhaus Potsdam 25. Jun – DK – Copenhell 26. Jun – SE – Huskvarna @ Folkets Park 27. Jun – NO – Tons of Rock 30. Jun – GR – Release festival 31. Jul – DE – Wacken Open Air 01. Aug – FI – Helsinki @ Tavastia *SOLD OUT 02. Aug – EE – Tallinn Rock Festival 05. Aug – ES – Leyendas Del Rock 07. Aug – UK – Bloodstock Festival 09. Aug – IE – Dublin @ 3Arena
SEPULTURA are: Derrick Green – vocals Andreas Kisser – guitars Paulo Jr. – bass Greyson Nekrutman – drums
The Podcast That Rocked for 2/25/26. Rock Hall 2026 nominations are weird (again), Metallica residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, more.
ROCK HALL 2026 Noms Are Weird & METALLICA X Sphere | The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -2026 Rock Hall Nominations released and they are, again, odd –Metallica residency at Sphere Las Vegas -Bruce Springsteen acquires Tom Morello for tour -Arch Enemy receive praise for Lauren Hart as singer –Better Lovers and Greg Puciato part ways -Mike Patton says Faith No More is done –Louder Than Life, Shaky Knees, and other festivals announced -Upcoming albums/tours/more
SONG OF THE WEEK: Arch Enemy “To The Last Breath”
Arch Enemy “To The Last Breath”
“Surprise! The world’s worst-kept secret is now official… we are bringing our No Repeat Weekends to Sphere in Las Vegas this fall!! Our Sphere weekend residency, Life Burns Faster, will debut on October 1 & 3, with six more shows to follow. As you’ve come to expect, each set of shows will be No Repeat Weekends, meaning if you attend both the Thursday and Saturday shows, you will not hear the same song twice. Two-Night and Single-Night Tickets go on sale Friday, March 6, at 10 AM PT, with several presales over the next week and a half. Check out all the details for the Fan Club Presale beginning Monday, March 2. Sign up for the Ticketmaster Artist Presale beginning Tuesday, March 3, and see the complete list of all other presales.” (Metallica.com)
