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)
Announces Full Artist Lineup With Nearly 200 Bands Across 7 Stages, The Biggest Event Ever From Producer Danny Wimmer Presents America’s Largest Rock & Metal Festival Features:
Iron Maiden, Pantera, Megadeth (Thursday), My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, A Day to Remember (Friday), Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Sublime (Saturday), TOOL, Gojira, Danny Elfman (Sunday) & Many More Acts
September 17-20 In Louisville, KY At Kentucky Exposition Center
All Pass Types, Including 4-Day, Single Day, GA, VIP & Angel’s Envy Top Shelf VIP On Sale Now At LouderThanLifeFestival.com
Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KYSeptember 17, 18, 19 & 20 for its 12th edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival’s history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
TOOL and Limp Bizkit join previously announced headliners My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden for an incredible four days of music at Louder Than Life 2026.
America’s Largest Rock & Metal Festival will feature nearly 200 bands spanning all rock genres across 7 stages, topped by:
Thursday, September 17: Iron Maiden, Pantera, Megadeth
Friday, September 18: My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, A Day to Remember
Saturday, September 19: Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Sublime
Sunday, September 20: TOOL, Gojira, Danny Elfman
Saturday, September 19 will also feature one of the most prominent all-female-fronted stage lineups assembled at a major U.S. rock festival. The stage lineup will feature Halestorm, In This Moment, Lindsey Stirling, Orianthi, Icon For Hire, Kami Kehoe, and Diamante.
In addition, a Mystery Guest band will make their live debut at Louder Than Life and a Very Special Guest–one of the biggest heavy bands of the modern era–will be announced at a later date.
The full lineup for Louder Than Life is as follows (subject to change): My Chemical Romance, Iron Maiden, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Pantera, Pierce The Veil, Gojira, Danny Elfman, The Prodigy, Sublime, Papa Roach, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL, Megadeth, Danzig, Halestorm, Rise Against, Alice Cooper, Circa Survive, Ice Nine Kills, Jimmy Eat World, The Mars Volta, Mastodon, The Used, Bilmuri, Sabaton, Coheed and Cambria, The Pretty Reckless, Hot Mulligan, Taking Back Sunday, Sleeping With Sirens, In This Moment, Dance Gavin Dance, Chiodos, Black Label Society, Killswitch Engage, Anthrax, Ministry, CAVALERA, Skillet, The Warning, Nothing More, Tom Morello, Lindsey Stirling, Dethklok, Black Veil Brides, Kublai Khan TX, Underoath, Alkaline Trio, Machine Head, Suicidal Tendencies, Chad Gray, Starset, Badflower, Alexisonfire, Animals As Leaders, Thrice, LOATHE, Coal Chamber, P.O.D., The Home Team, Bowling For Soup, Thursday, We The Kings, From Ashes To New, Fit For A King, Sleep Theory, President, GWAR, Palaye Royale, L.S. Dunes, Atreyu, Lit, Get Scared, Set It Off, Blood For Blood, Sunami, Filter, Alissa White-Gluz, Soulfly, Between The Buried And Me, ERRA, Chelsea Grin, After The Burial, Lacey Sturm: The Voice of FLYLEAF, Toadies, Currents, Orianthi, Boundaries, Make Them Suffer, Metal Church, The Acacia Strain, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Holding Absence, HAYWIRE, Spite, Agnostic Front, Escape The Fate, Jutes, Emmure, ivri, Alien Ant Farm, Bodysnatcher, Scene Queen, Caskets, Rain City Drive, The Funeral Portrait, PeelingFlesh, Haste The Day, Holywatr, Locked Shut, Hail The Sun, Madball, I See Stars, Mushroomhead, Angel Du$t, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Word Alive, Jeff Hardy, Mac Sabbath, The Ataris, The Rasmus, Volumes, Wind Walkers, Twitching Tongues, Powerman 5000, The Barbarians of California, Emery, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, Born of Osiris, H2O, Red, Josey Scott: The Original Voice of SALIVA, Adelitas Way, Thousand Below, Soil, Arrows in Action, Chained Saint, Zero 9:36, Elijah, Holy Wars, Butcher Babies, Nevertel, Dry Kill Logic, Icon For Hire, Kami Kehoe, Codefendants, Texas Hippie Coalition, Austin Carlile: The Original Voice of Of Mice & Men, The Pretty Wild, End It, Vana, Rivers of Nihil, Like Moths To Flames, Signs of the Swarm, Archers, KOYO, Primer 55, Emarosa, Gemini Syndrome, Shaman’s Harvest, 200 Stab Wounds, 156/Silence, Missing Link, Fox Lake, sace6, Greyhaven, King 810, Many Eyes, Tantric, The Violent Hour, Dark Divine, Sent By Ravens, Showing Teeth, Earshot, TX2, Diamante, OTHERWISE, Doobie, He Is Legend, Aviana, vianova, Future Palace, Cane Hill, Corpse Pile, 40 Below Summer, Heavy//Hitter, Bodybox, Boltcutter, Resolve, Dreamwake, Gates To Hell, Death Valley Dreams, Set For Tomorrow, and Billy McNicol.
Some of the special appearances and reunions at Louder Than Life 2026 will include:
● Pantera’s only U.S. show of 2026
● Danny Elfman’s first show in the Eastern half of the U.S. in nearly a decade
● One of Megadeth’s final farewell performances
● Reunion sets from Circa Survive, Get Scared, Blood For Blood, Metal Church, Primer 55, Sent By Ravens and 40 Below Summer
● Jimmy Eat World celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bleed American
● Sleeping With Sirens celebrating the 15th anniversary of Let’s Cheers To This
● Cavalera with an exclusive performance of the iconic Sepultura album Roots live for the first time in nearly a decade
● A special pyrotechnic performance from Skillet
● Chad Gray, the voice of Mudvayne and Hellyeah in a “30 Years of Madness” solo performance
● Loathe in an exclusive Midwest performance
● Alissa White-Gluz, the former voice of Arch Enemy & The Agonist in a debut show with her all-new band
● The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus celebrating the 20th anniversary of Don’t You Fake It
● Alien Ant Farm celebrating the 25th anniversary of ANThology
● Red celebrating the 20th anniversary of End of Silence
● Rare sets from Dry Kill Logic and Earshot
● A comeback set from Gemini Syndrome
● Hometown shows from Emarosa, Greyhaven, Tantric, Showing Teeth,Gates To Hell and Billy McNicol
“Last year, we took over Kentucky Kingdom and broke rock festival records. This year, we’re back to deliver the ultimate rock escape,” says Danny Wimmer of DWP. “Louder Than Life is your playground — ride the coasters, catch legendary and emerging bands, enjoy incredible food and bourbon, and dive headfirst into the rock experience you’ve been waiting for. It’s time to let loose and have fun. We’ll see you soon.”
“Year after year, Louder Than Life raises the bar for what a rock festival can be,” added David S. Beck, President & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “Bringing the festival grounds to the heart of the Kentucky Exposition Center last year demonstrated what’s possible when a world-class venue and a visionary festival producer share a commitment to the ultimate fan experience.”
In addition to the music, all Louder Than Life passholders will receive FREE access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom, which became part of the festival footprint in 2025 and will be open exclusively to festival attendees.
New this year, Danny Wimmer Presents is also organizing the Louder Than Life Battle for the Big Stage competition, kicking off on March 1, 2026. Bands can submit entries through March 31, 2026 using the link HERE. Leading up to the festival, viewers will be able to vote for who they want to see play Louder Than Life during Sunday episodes of the Space Zebra Show, airing at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT on the DWP Twitch channel.
Fans in the Louisville area can celebrate the Louder Than Life lineupat the Official Lineup Announcement Party on Monday, February 23 from 5PM-9PM at The Fox Den. Presented by Blackcraft and hosted by Bobby Schubenski and Josh Balz of Space Zebra, the event will feature live sets by SoulKiller, Nailwound, Actus Reus, and Wave Painter, custom cocktails, photo opps, vintage merch, giveaways and service fee free passes. All who attend will have a chance to win two GA passes.
A very limited supply of Single and 4-Day Angel’s Envy Top Shelf VIP passes are available for the most exclusive access and rockstar luxury amenities. And for fans who want to celebrate the biggest eight days of music in the United States, an Exacta Pass offers entry to back-to-back weekends in Louisville at both Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond. Starting at $700 plus fees, an Exacta Pass is less than $88 per festival day. Find more info here.
A Louder Than Life Student Pass is also available, allowing those with a valid .edu email address access to a $125 (all-in, fees included) Single-Day GA Pass via FEVO. Find more details here.
Also new this year is the LoudINK Pass offering entry to both Louder Than Life in Louisville and Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival in Mansfield, Ohio July 17-19, 2026. Find more details here. And for fans that want the most music ever, there’s the new Traveler’s Pass that offers entry to Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration and Sonic Temple Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio May 14-17, 2026. Find more details here.
For a fully immersive weekend experience, fans are encouraged to explore the Louder Than Life Home Bass Tent and RV glamping options; regular Car + Tent and RV camping passes are currently on a waitlist. Onsite parking for Louder Than Life at Kentucky Exposition Center will be available for purchase in advance of the festival.
DWP has partnered with GOVX to offer exclusively-priced Louder Than Life passes for 4-Day GA and Single Day GA for military, nurse, firefighter, and police personnel. Find more info here.
All details on festival passes, including Jampack hotel packages, camping and parking passes can be found here.
The DWP Foundation will be supporting the following nonprofits in 2026: Dare to Care and Preston Area Business Alliance, plus more to be announced.
Louder Than Life draws fans from every state and many countries around the world, so fans are encouraged to buy early to reserve their spot. The 11th edition of Louder Than Life in 2025 brought together over 240,000 fans and continues to retain its title of America’s Largest Rock & Metal Festival more thana decade after debuting in Louisville in 2014, marking a dedicated and ongoing partnership between the city and festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
Louder Than Life and DWP’s Louisville companion festival Bourbon & Beyond, which take place on back to back weekends, generated over $43 million in combined local economic impact in 2025 and drew more than 450,000 attendees booking over 60,000 hotel room nights and creating a visitor boom at local restaurants and other businesses, including bourbon distilleries along the Urban Bourbon Trail.
Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America, produces Louder Than Life.
Louder Than Life is teaming up with an incredible lineup of partners for 2026 including Angel’s Envy, Beatbox, Bud Light, Cutwater, Jack Daniel’s, Old Forester, Red Bull, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and White Claw. Stay tuned for additional partners to be announced.
Louder Than Life’s Community Partners include Crowne Plaza, Galt House Hotel, Kentucky Proud, Kentucky Venues, Louisville Metro, Louisville Tourism, Louisville Marriott Downtown, and Team Kentucky.
To learn more about Louder Than Life, please visit:
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown for 2/22/26 talking about Lauren Hart joining Arch Enemy, At The Gates final album with Tomas Lindberg, and more.
“After a week of intense speculation, Arch Enemy have revealed their new singer: Lauren Hart, formerly of Once Human. She’s taking the place of Alissa White-Gluz, who left the band in November. The Swedish melodic death metal veterans welcome their new singer into the fold with an explosive new track called “To the Last Breath.” It’s classic Arch Enemy fare, full of chugging riffs, fiery solos, anthemic choruses and blistering screams. Hart will get her reps in when Arch Enemy embark on a European club tour this summer.” (Loudwire)
HEAVYS Metal Picks | 2/20/26
Five new heavy songs great for blowing out speakers. What are you listening to?
“Swedish extreme metal powerhouse Arch Enemy are charging into a new chapter as they unveil the first new musical piece after their latest album cycle with Blood Dynasty. The new single “To The Last Breath” is a testament to the band’s legacy, and a step towards a new exciting era of Arch Enemy: “To The Last Breath” comes not only with powerful music but is also the first Arch Enemy song to feature the latest addition to the lineup — new singer Lauren Hart (ex-Once Human). Michael Amott, guitarist and founder of Arch Enemy, comments, “Connecting with Lauren has marked an important step in my journey. Working with her was an exceptional experience — her remarkable voice, coupled with her dedication and professionalism, brings a rare level of excellence. I look forward to continuing the collaboration.” (Arch Enemy Press Release)
A New Era Commences: Arch Enemy Reveal New Singer Drop New Single “To The Last Breath” with Official Music Video
Swedish extreme metal powerhouse Arch Enemy are charging into a new chapter as they unveil the first new musical piece after their latest album cycle with Blood Dynasty.
The new single “To The Last Breath” is a testament to the band’s legacy, and a step towards a new exciting era of Arch Enemy: “To The Last Breath” comes not only with powerful music but is also the first Arch Enemy song to feature the latest addition to the lineup — new singer Lauren Hart (ex-Once Human).
Michael Amott, guitarist and founder of Arch Enemy, comments, “Connecting with Lauren has marked an important step in my journey. Working with her was an exceptional experience — her remarkable voice, coupled with her dedication and professionalism, brings a rare level of excellence. I look forward to continuing the collaboration.”
Arch Enemy “To The Last Breath”
While fans and media alike have been rapidly speculating about who might step into the role behind the microphone, the band remained tight-lipped as the anticipation built to a feverous pitch across the metal community. Now, Arch Enemy are back in full force, presenting their ferocious new anthem “To The Last Breath.”
Michael Amott adds, “Make no mistake — this song is a reckoning. Musically, it’s unapologetically aligned with my original vision for the band — and I believe longtime fans will recognize that immediately. Lyrically, it’s about seeing through deception and dismantling the illusion of control. It captures that moment when you realize you’ve been fed poison — and you choose to fight back. Once that clarity hits, there’s no retreat. It’s do or die.”
With unwavering confidence, Amott asserts, “Just when you think it’s over, a new beginning rises. Now it’s time to rage with us — to the very last fucking breath!”
To celebrate this new chapter and present their unparalleled and raw band dynamic, Arch Enemy announce an intimate European club show run dubbed “Back To The Root Of All Evil” in Summer 2026.
ARCH ENEMY EUROPEAN BACK TO THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL 2026 TOUR: 7/19 — Berlin, Germany — Bi Nuu 7/21 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Pumpehuset 7/22 — Stockholm, Sweden — Kollektivet Livet 7/24 — Helsinki, Finland — Tavastia 7/25 — Tallinn, Estonia — Helitehas 7/27 — Krakow, Poland — Hype Park 8/2 — Cologne, Germany — Club Volta 8/3 — Paris, France — Maroquinerie 8/5 — Vitoria, Spain — Jimmy Jazz 8/9 — Utrecht, Netherlands — Tivoli Pandora 8/10 — London, England — The Underworld 8/11 — Manchester, England — Rebellion
The Podcast That Rocked for 2/18/26. Shinedown responding and dealing with the fall out, TOOL for the Sphere, Arch Enemy new singer, and more.
SHINEDOWN Fallout From Leaving Kid Rock’s Festival | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
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Discussion Topics: –Shinedown left Kid Rock’s Scam The Country festival, and the fallout is still coming -Arch Enemy still working with Angela Gossow, but not as a singer -TOOL might be hitting a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere -The never ending Kurt Cobain theories and research -Chuck Billy and Testament want to work with Metallica -Upcoming albums/tours/more
SONG OF THE WEEK: Converge “Bad Faith”
Converge “Bad Faith”
Chuck Billy of TESTAMENT Talks Touring, New Music, More | HEAVYS
BREAKING BENJAMIN 2026 TOUR with Chevelle, Starset, Kami Kehoe
“With the announcement of Shinedown’s new single, album and tour, frontman Brent Smith did an interview with Rolling Stone and was asked about their decision to drop off Kid Rock’s “Rock The Country” festival tour. Originally Shinedown was set to play the Anderson, SC date, but they dropped off because they didn’t want to “participate in something we believe will create further division.” Shortly after, that entire date of the tour was canceled. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Smith further addressed the decision saying: “We saw infighting that we had never seen before, and for us, it was our job to diffuse it. There were certain people that were not happy about [pulling back.] I will say that there was an overwhelming amount of people that agreed with the decision.… You’re entitled to your opinion 1,000 percent in this country, and that’s one of the beautiful things about it.” (Rolling Stone)
The song hones in on PTW’s patented and signature quiet/loud dynamics, and it’s a perfectly executed mix of moody and metallic. In the video, we follow singer Jeffrey Moreira in an almost voyeuristic way. The tension in both the song and the accompanying visual builds steadily. Tune in to see where they start and where they end, and pay attention to some easter eggs along the way.
“‘Everything Hurts’ is about the patience and effort it takes to keep relationships alive,” says Moreira. “I care deeply about the people in my life, but even the people you love can be frustrating sometimes. And it’s important to remember that we can be just as frustrating to them. We all have our moments — and I have my moments too. The ones that stick around are the ones you have a unique connection with. You can’t put up with everyone’s shit, so the people you keep close are the ones whose shit you actually want to deal with.”
PEACE IN PLACE TRACK LISTING: “Wax Mask” “Primal Bloom” “Thoroughbreds“ “Everything Hurts” “Weeping Tones” “A Wake Of Vultures” “Bad Bodies” “Drifting Without End” “Melted” “Plague Them The Most”
POISON THE WELL ARE: Jeffrey Moreira — Vocals Ryan Primack — Guitar Vadim Taver — Guitar Christopher Hornbrook — Drums Noah Harmon — Bass
PTW recently announced their Spring 2026 headline tour. Converge will support with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on different segments. Tickets and more information are available here. All dates are below.
POISON THE WELL ON TOUR: 4/2 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues* 4/3 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall* 4/4 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot* 4/6 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground* 4/7 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY* 4/9 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium* 4/10 — Queens, NY — Knockdown Center* 4/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore* 4/12 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall* 4/25 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World% 5/7 — Denver, CO — Summit& 5/9 — Austin, TX — Stubb’s Outdoors& 5/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues& 5/12 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater& 5/13 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco& 5/15 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues& 5/16 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park& 5/17 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom& %Festival Date *SPY and Balmora &The Armed and The Barbarians of California
Thrash Metal Force EXODUS Unleash Title Track “Goliath” From Upcoming Album
12th Studio Album, Goliath, Out March 20, 2026, via Napalm Records | Pre-Order NOW!
EXODUS have unleashed the colossal title track from their new album, Goliath, out March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records! Revealed today with an accompanying music video, “Goliath” simmers the tempo down with winding, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominous string work from violinist Katie Jacoby, coupled with intricate guitars by the legendary Gary Holt.
Even over 40 years after their debut, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition. The band’s highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering so far, featuring several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as lead vocalist. Secure your copy of Goliath now and check out the music video for the title track below!
EXODUS on “Goliath”: “‘Goliath’ may quite possibly be the heaviest thing we have ever done, and certainly the slowest song in our catalog, as close to doom metal as Exodus we get! Just pure evil, as sinister as it gets, featuring our friend Katie Jacoby, who laid down 18 tracks of strings in the middle harmony section, making the song go from just pure horror to a thing of beauty.”
Goliath wastes no time proving as massive as its name, with a sinister introduction opening “3111”. Ode to owning one’s own volatility “Hostis Humani Generis” features a palpable lyrical delivery from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before rolling into “The Changing Me”. The track’s introductory notes cascade into hair-raising rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – blending menace and melody with the cleans of guest Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) together with Tom Hunting and at the end both Peter and Robb scream off the song. Harmonic dual axe acrobatics from resident guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. “Promise You This” incites mosh pit treachery with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and turbocharged soloing from Holt and Altus. Tracks like “Beyond The Event Horizon” and “2 Minutes Hate” provide EXODUS’ trademark deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter boasting one of the album’s most grimacing, grooving pit primers – while undeniably 90s-tinged metallic charm attacks alongside drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson’s unmistakable rhythmic rage on tracks like “Violence Works”. The nearly eight-minute epic “Summon Of The God Unknown” turns the danger dial to max capacity, setting the stage with a wicked introductory passage before traversing a variegated passage of trudging riffs and heavy metal melody. Power packed closer “The Dirtiest Of The Dozen” wraps the album on a manic high, showcasing EXODUS pulling out all the stops on all instruments. Flurried dueling solos, an isolated bass excursion, rigorous drum dexterity and a blend of both gritty vocal passages and cutting chants combine to serve as yet another prime example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.
Produced by EXODUS, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath), Goliath beams with the explosive authenticity that has set EXODUS eons apart from their peers since the release of their debut, 1985’s groundbreaking thrash blueprint Bonded By Blood. 40 years later, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition.
EXODUS on the new album Goliath: “Are we excited for this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this record (and it’s 80 percent complete follow up, but we’ll save that conversation for another day!) and it’s one of our proudest accomplishments. Wildly collaborative, the most band centric album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and just killer all the way around. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow Down!”
Goliath tracklisting: 1 3111 2 Hostis Humani Generis 3 The Changing Me (feat. Peter Tägtgren) 4 Promise You This 5 Goliath (feat. Katie Jacoby) 6 Beyond The Event Horizon 7 2 Minutes Hate 8 Violence Works 9 Summon Of The God Unknown 10 The Dirtiest Of The Dozen
EXODUS Live 2026
Canada Tour w/ Megadeth, Anthrax Will do VIP meet & greets 02/18/26: Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place 02/20/26: Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome 02/21/26: Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
02/22/26: Fort McMurry, AB @ CNOOC Field House # 02/24/26: Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre 02/25/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre 02/26/26: Thunder Bay, ON @ Thunder Bay Auditorium # 02/28/26: London, ON @ Canada Life Place 03/01/26: Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre 03/03/26: Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre 03/04/26: Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre 03/06/26: Québec, QC @ Videotron Centre # without Megadeth
EU/UK Tour w/ Kreator, Carcass, Nails 20.03.26 PT – Lisbon / MEO Arena 22.03.26 ES – Madrid / Palacio Vistalegre 24.03.26 FR – Paris / Zenith Paris 25.03.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique 27.03.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Brixton 28.03.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Apollo Manchester 29.03.26 UK – Glasgow / O2 Academy Glasgow 31.03.26 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal 01.04.26 CH – Zurich / Halle 622 03.04.26 NL – ’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) / Brabanthallen 04.04.26 DE – Essen / Grugahalle 05.04.26 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle 07.04.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz 08.04.26 SI – Ljubljana / Media Center 09.04.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer 10.04.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena 11.04.26 DE – Munich / Zenith 12.04.26 CZ – Prague / Forum Karlín 13.04.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra 15.04.26 PL – Warsaw / COS Torwar 17.04.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselparkhalle 18.04.26 DE – Berlin / Uber Eats Music Hall 20.04.26 LV – Riga / Palladium 21.04.26 FI – Helsinki / Black Box Finland OY 23.04.26 SE – Stockholm / Annexet 24.04.26 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene 25.04.26 DK – Copenhagen / Poolen
USA Tour w/Sepultura 04/29/26: Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont 05/01/26: Montreal, QC @ MTELUS 05/02/26: London, ON @ London Music Hall 05/04/26: Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Theater 05/05/26: Louisville, KY @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall 05/06/26: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl 05/07/26: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven) 05/08/26: New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre 05/11/26: Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Farm 05/12/26: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall 05/13/26: Reading, PA @ Reverb 05/15/26: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theater 05/17/26: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave 05/19/26: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom 05/21/26: Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre 05/22/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot 05/23/26: Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club 05/25/26: Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues 05/26/26: San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park 05/28/26: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre 05/29/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
EXODUS is: Tom Hunting – drums Gary Holt – guitars Jack Gibson – bass, backing vocals Lee Altus – guitars Rob Dukes – lead vocals
Interview with Chuck Billy of Testament talking about touring in 2026 with new music from Para Bellum, fighting cancer, wild pit stories, and who he wants to play with.
Testament “Infanticide AI”
“Iconic Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT‘s triumphant return continues in 2026 with the announcement of their “Thrash of the Titans” world tour landing in the US this coming spring! The trek unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of the new year. Commenting on the tour TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy says: “2026 looks like it is going to start with an explosion with the’Thrash of the Titans Tour.’ Joining us will be our Metal Brothers Overkill and Destruction. Our friendship has almost reached 4 decades. This is gonna be a Thrash Metal show you don’t wanna miss!” (Press Release)
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown talking about Arch Enemy reuniting with Angela Gossow, Chuck Billy of Testament wanting Metallica, new album releases, and more.
“The Swedish metal veterans posted an Instagram video on Friday (Feb. 13) of a cloaked figure waving a flaming rod. The video features a single word: “2026.” But the real point of intrigue is the other tagged accounts in the post. The band tagged three of its four current members: guitarists Michael Amott and Joey Concepcion and drummer Daniel Erlandsson. (Bassist Sharlee D’Angelo, who has an Instagram account but does not seem to use it, was not tagged.) But Arch Enemy also tagged Gossow, which seems like a fairly definitive hint as to who their “new” vocalist will be. The profile pictures of four accounts — Arch Enemy, Amott, Erlandsson and Gossow — are all completely black, adding another layer of uniformity.” (Loudwire)
HEAVYS Metal Picks | 2/15/26
Five new songs to raise the volume on a blackheart weekend of love. What are you listening to?
“Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY I are thrilled to share the first taste of new music for 2026. Today, they drop the video for new single “Die on the Vine,” which is full of galloping guitars, plate-shifting breakdowns, and memorable melodies. “‘Die on the Vine’ captures a mid-life reckoning — coming to terms with how deeply childhood experiences and unresolved trauma shape who we become,” the band explains. “The song reflects the moment where denial stops working and self-awareness sets in. If those patterns are something you have to live with, the choice becomes whether to decay under their weight or grow stronger through them. ‘Die on the Vine’ leans into that tension, framing survival as adaptation: sharpening your thorns over time instead of letting the damage define you.” (Press Release)
Alt-rock star on the rise, Kami Kehoe, today ushers in a darker, razor-sharp chapter with her new single, “HEARTLESS“, via Atlantic Records. Where past releases traced the full arc of heartbreak and healing, “HEARTLESS” sees Kami flip the script into a love song told from the edge of a potential fallout. Listen to “HEARTLESS” HERE.
Writing from the perspective of someone who has been burned enough times to go numb, Kami zeroes in on the person who finally makes detachment impossible. Leaning into the reality of choosing to fully love one person meaning that she may have nothing left if they go, Kami reframes the word “heartless” as a consequence of her devotion, rather than indifference.
Coming off the back of her latest single, “FADE OUT,”, a cover of “SEX ON FIRE“, and a nationwide tour supporting Daughtry, Seether, and POD (which saw her regularly invited to join them on stage), Kami continues to cement her place as one of the genre’s most magnetic rising voices. Named as one of Pandora’s Artists to Watch in 2026 (The Pandora Ten) and continuing to rack up spins on Sirius XM’s Octane, Kami steps into the new year with a ballad that’s softer in tempo yet even higher in emotional stakes.
As she opens 2026 with the vulnerable, all-in love story of “HEARTLESS“, Kami Kehoe wears her heart on her sleeve:
“HEARTLESS is about having one heart and putting it on the line, but wrestling with the idea of finding your person and knowing that if they leave, they take everything you had with them. Seeing people connect with my music everyday has made me a lot less scared of being this honest, because that kind of truth is exactly what makes music worth making for me.”
With signature gritty guitars, atmospheric production, and Kami‘s evocative vocals, her latest single, “FADE OUT” closed out 2025 as one of her most emotionally charged releases to date. The track capped off her “KANDY” EP era that documented the full arc of heartbreak and healing, garnering millions of streams, 100 million views in short form content, and viral popularity worldwide. Her hit single, “DOPAMINE“, earned over 30 million streams and hit #11 on Sirius XM Octane’s “Big Uns” Countdown, spotlighting her growth in the modern rock landscape.
Carving out her own space in the alt-rock world, Kami Kehoe has impressively amassed over 105 million streams and more than 2 million social media followers by blending a sultry, velvety vocal with a hard-charged rock energy. Since breaking out with the viral hit “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD”, she has continued to evolve her sound—infusing shoegaze, metal, and hip-hop influences into her music while remaining unapologetically authentic.
