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  • TOM MORELLO TEAMS UP WITH BEARTOOTH TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “EVERYTHING BURNS” FEATURED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV

    TOM MORELLO TEAMS UP WITH BEARTOOTH TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE
    “EVERYTHING BURNS” FEATURED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV LISTEN | WATCH
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    Legendary guitarist Tom Morello joins metalcore powerhouse Beartooth with new single “Everything Burns” (out now on Mom+Pop Music) produced by two-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, musician and producer Tyler Smyth (Falling in Reverse, I Prevail, Blessthefall, Royal & the Serpent). This fierce collaboration fuses Morello’s signature guitar riffs with soaring, aggressive vocals from singer Caleb Shomo noting: “creating ‘Everything Burns’ was the definition of lightning in a bottle. Pressure makes diamonds. When I got a call saying Tom Morello wants you to sing on a song for a huge project and it’s due in a few hours I had no idea what would happen, but I gave it all I had and it turned into something that’s truly once in a lifetime. I couldn’t be more honored to be a part of this with Tom and the entire Final Fantasy family that made this happen. Life goal achieved. “Yesterday, the song made its in-game debut for the latest update of Final Fantasy XIV, where players will get to experience the track in one of the most pivotal parts of the game – earlier today it premiered on SiriusXM Octane and is now available globally on all streaming platforms along with a music video directed by AxiA. 

    On his collaboration with Beartooth, Morello adds: 

    “Everything Burns is a high energy riff heavy banger that feels like it’s rising from the streets. Collaborating with Beartooth and super producer Tyler Smyth to forge this ferocious next single from my upcoming solo album was a real thrill.”
    Along with the release of the new single, Fender announced Tom Morello’s “Arm The Homeless” Guitar, an instrument faithfully recreating one of the most distinctive and influential guitars in rock history. This limited-edition launch serves as a deeply personal project for Morello, with Fender providing the craftsmanship, platform, and expertise to realize his vision. To recreate the instrument, Fender worked side-by-side with Morello to faithfully reproduce every nuance of the original, from its distinctive body shape and color scheme to its custom electronics and untrimmed strings on the headstock. A portion of proceeds will benefit Midnight Mission and Covenant House, two local Los Angeles organizations hand-picked by Morello for their dedication to providing shelter and dignity to people experiencing homelessness. The project embodies Morello’s lifelong activism, championing the power of creativity and connection to uplift communities.

    Last month, Morello recently wrapped up his sold-out headline tour, featuring special guests each night including artists such as Corey Glover & Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC), Tim Mcllrath (Rise Against) and more. Next year, he will head on tour kicking off in Lollapalooza Chile on March 13, wrapping up in Bilbao, Spain at BBK Music Legends Festival on June 27 – all tour dates below with more announcing soon. Get your tickets HERE.

    TOUR DATES 2025
    12/17 – HUDA Gymkhana Club, Gurugram Sector 4 – Gurugram, India
    12/19 – Infinity Ballroom, Fairmount Mumbai – Mumbai, India
    12/21 – Phoenix Marketcity – Bengaluru, India

    2026
    3/13 – Lollapalooza Chile – Santiago, Chile
    3/15 – Festival Vive Latino – México, Mexico
    3/17 – Pepper Disco Club – Zapote, Costa Rica
    3/21 – Estéreo Picnic – Bogotá, Colombia
    5/8 – Welcome to Rockville – Daytona Beach, FL
    6/4 – Sweden Rock Festival – Sölvesborg, Sweden
    6/5 – Rock im Park – Nürnberg, Germany
    6/6 – Rock am Ring – Nürnberg, Germany
    6/9 – Klub Stodoła – Warszawa, Poland
    6/11 – Nova Rock – Nickelsdorf, Austrian
    6/14 – Download Festival – Castle Donington, United Kingdom
    6/16 – Bataclan – Paris, France 6/18 – Graspop Metal Meeting – Dessel Belgium
    6/20 – Hellfest – Clisson, France
    6/22 – Doornroosje – Nijmegen, Netherlands
    6/24 – Copenhell Festival – Copenhagen, Denmark
    6/26 – Tons of Rock – Oslo, Norway
    6/27 – BBK Music Legends Festival – Bilbao, Spain
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    About Tom Morello Tom Morello is living proof of the transformative power of rock’n’roll. Known for his innovative guitar solos and thunderous riffs, Morello is a groundbreaking artist whether in his solo career or as an original member of the rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave – two acts responsible for multiple Grammy Awards and a combined 30 million albums sold worldwide. His trademark style, innovative techniques, and effects that resemble turntable scratching redefined electric guitar playing and were crucial components of Rage Against the Machine’s rap-metal sonic attack and Audioslave’s numerous radio hits, not only helping catapult Morello and both those bands to multi platinum success but leading to his recognition by Rolling Stone Magazine as #18 on the “100 Greatest Guitar Players of All-Time” and subsequent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame. Morello’s signature guitar could also be heard in supergroups Prophets of Rage, Street Sweeper Social Club as well as a six year stint with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Additionally, Harvard graduate Morello has for decades been a vocal political activist and solo artist who has championed countless human rights and workers rights causes.

    About Beartooth Caleb Shomo first turned the pain of his struggle with mental health and self-image into music in 2013. Beartooth began as a living document, a diary, a journal of repressed rage and depression. Alone in his basement studio, screaming and singing, playing all the instruments, and self-producing a batch of furious but melodic songs filled with reflection and confession, the Ohio native stared into the abyss, initially with no intention of returning to the heavy music world that burned him as a teen. A decade later, the different pieces of his body of work connect in title, sound, and spirit. As the frontman hits 30, Beartooth’s fifth album, The Surface, completes this era in 2023. Even more importantly, it kicks off a new chapter filled with surprising optimism and just as honest. Depression is a sick, disgusting, aggressive disease below the surface. Caleb stands ready to bask in the light. Like Nine Inch Nails, Beartooth remains a one-person band in the studio. On the heels of the introductory Sick EP (2013), Disgusting (2014) produced BEARTOOTH’s first Gold single, “In Between.” Aggressive (2016) and Disease (2018) expanded on the desperation and pain, each a step closer to a balance between the blood and tears of classic recordings and the shimmer of modernity. Rolling Stone heralded Beartooth as one of 10 Artists You Need to Know. The rabid response to Caleb’s music demonstrated how many people related to his struggle for self-acceptance. Below (2021) topped the Rock and Alternative charts and several Best Rock/Metal Albums of the Year lists. As of 2023, the Beartooth catalog boasts more than 1 billion streams across all platforms.

    Beartooth began as both bomb and balm, an outright refusal to suffer in silence, weaponizing radio- ready bombast, delivering raw emotion mixed with noise-rock chaos. Other bands play the “devastating riffs and catchy hooks” game, but this music is the difference between life and death, and now, a sort of life after death while still here. The band Forbes sees “inching towards a tipping point of becoming the latest arena headliner” is now one step closer. 

    About FINAL FANTASY XIV Online With more than 30 million total registered accounts, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial includes all content from A Realm Reborn, the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

    ABOUT MOM+POP MUSIC Since launching 17 years ago, Mom+Pop Music has curated a critically acclaimed list of artists and has seen significant success releasing music from MGMT, Magdalena Bay, Courtney Barnett, Beach Bunny, Caamp, Maya Hawke, Del Water Gap, Porter Robinson, Violent Vira, underscores and many others. Solely owned and operated by Founder/co-owner Michael Goldstone and co-owner Thaddeus Rudd, M+P has a global team of 25 people and is self-distributed. Known for their artist-first mantra, M+P continues to amass industry accolades from artists, media, and colleagues, including Billboard’s Independent Label Power Lists, A2IM’s Libera Award for Label of the Year, and other recognition. They have been featured in Forbes, Variety, and Billboard through the years with a pointed look at their credibility, thoroughness, and talented team. Mom+Pop Music has offices in New York, Nashville and Los Angeles.

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  • TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

    TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

    Arena Rock Legends Return to the Road Following a Historic Year Honouring Their Legacy

    Tickets on Sale December 12 at 10am at LiveNation.com
    Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation – an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence, pioneering stagecraft, and a legacy that continues to inspire fans worldwide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    2026 TRIUMPH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
     CANADA

    April 22 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON | GFL Memorial Gardens
    April 24 – Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena
    April 25 – Hamilton, ON | TD Coliseum
    April 28 – Halifax, NS | Scotiabank Centre
    April 29 – Moncton, NB | Avenir Centre
    May 1 – Laval, QC | Place Bell (Montreal)
    May 2 – Ottawa, ON | Canadian Tire Centre
    May 5 – Winnipeg, MB | Canada Life Centre
    May 7 – Edmonton, AB | Rogers Place
    May 8 – Calgary, AB | Scotiabank Saddledome

    UNITED STATES

    May 13 – Rosemont, IL | Rosemont Theatre (Chicago)
    May 14 – Milwaukee, WI | Miller High Life Theatre
    May 16 – Kansas City, MO | Starlight Theatre
    May 17 – St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
    May 20 – Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Dallas)
    May 21 – San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center
    May 22 – Houston, TX | Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land
    May 24 – Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater
    May 26 – Atlanta, GA | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
    May 28 – Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (Philadelphia)
    May 30 – Sterling Heights, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill (Detroit)
    June 3 – Darien Center, NY | Darien Lake Amphitheater
    June 5 – Wantagh, NY | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater (New York)
    June 6 – Boston, MA | Leader Bank Pavilion
    About Triumph:
    Triumph is the legendary Canadian hard-rock power trio formed in Mississauga in 1975, featuring Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore. Known for musical mastery, innovation, and an unwavering connection to their fans, Triumph’s anthems – marked by hope, empowerment, and resilience – helped shape a generation and continue to resonate worldwide.

    From local Ontario venues to sold-out arenas around the globe, Triumph achieved international acclaim through headline tours and iconic festival performances, including the 1983 US Festival before 500,000 fans, the Texas World Music Festival, The World Series of Rock, and Day on the Green. Their hits – “Lay It on the Line,” “Magic Power,” and “Fight the Good Fight” – combined with pioneering stage productions featuring pyrotechnics, laser lighting, and theatrical flair, helped define arena rock.

    Selling over 15 million albums worldwide with multiple gold and platinum certifications, Triumph has been inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame (2007), the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2008), Canada’s Walk of Fame (2019), and the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (2025).

    With the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour and the 2025 Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph, the band celebrates a legacy that grows stronger with every decade – proof that Triumph’s journey from Ontario stages to global acclaim is a true rock & roll success story.
  • GUNS N’ ROSES DEBUT TWO HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SONGS “NOTHIN’” AND “ATLAS”

    GUNS N’ ROSES DEBUT TWO HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SONGS 
    “NOTHIN’” AND “ATLAS” 
    LISTEN TO NOTHIN’ HERE LISTEN TO ATLAS HERE
    NEW MUSIC ARRIVES AHEAD OF ROCK ICONS WORLDWIDE 2026 TOUR
    (Los Angeles, CA) Powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses have returned today with two brand new singles. Marking their first new music release since 2023, “Nothin’” and “Atlas” find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides of their personality. “Atlas” is GNR in full surging rock mode, while “Nothin’” grows more introspective over floaty keys and an emotive guitar.

    Both songs are available today via Interscope Records.  LISTEN TO “NOTHIN’” HERE LISTEN TO “ATLAS” HERE
    Guns N’ Roses have steadily been releasing new material in recent years in conjunction with their sold-out tours across the globe. Following 2023’s “The General” and “Perhaps,” “Atlas” and “Nothin’” join as vital additions to setlists otherwise featuring all the classic hits and deep cut fan favorites from GNR’s early catalogue. On December 12th, “Nothin’” and “Atlas” will be available for pre-order on 7” vinyl, a Guns N’ Roses store exclusive cassette and a Japan exclusive SHM-CD. To pre-order, or for more information, please click HERE

    Most recently, Guns N’ Roses announced they will hit the road in the spring and summer of 2026 (please see dates below) on a world tour that will see the band visit Mexico and Brazil before headlining additional EU markets as well as stadiums across the US and Canada. The tour will include a special performance at LA’s Rose Bowl, marking a historic return to the venue for the first time in over 30 years. This 2026 tour follows on the heels of a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw the band make their long-awaited return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Tickets are available at gunsnroses.com. In North America, the tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, behind-the-scenes tour, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, limited edition merch & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com

    2026 Tour Dates
    Saturday, March 28 2026 – Monterrey, Mexico // Tecate Pa’l Norte* 
    Wednesday, April 1 2026 – Porto Alegre, Brazil // Estádio Beira Rio
    Saturday, April 4 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil // Monsters Of Rock* 
    Tuesday, April 7 2026 – São José do Rio Preto, Brazil // Alberto Bertelli Lucatto
    Friday, April 10 2026 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil // Engenhao
    Sunday, April 12 2026 – Cariacica, Brazil // Estádio Estadual Kleber José de Andrade
    Wednesday, April 15 2026 – Salvador, Brazil // Arena Fonte Nova
    Saturday, April 18 2026 – Fortaleza, Brazil // Arena Castelão
    Tuesday, April 21 2026 – Sao Luiz, Brazil // Estádio Governador João Castelo “Castelão”
    Saturday, April 25 2026 – Belém do Para, Brazil // Estadio Olimpico do Para “Mangueirão”
    Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – Hollywood, FL // Hard Rock Hollywood
    Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Daytona Beach, FL // Welcome To Rockville Festival*
    Thursday, June 4 2026 – Gliwice, Poland // PreZero Arena Gliwice
    Saturday, June 6 2026 – Gliwice, Poland // PreZero Arena Gliwice 
    Wednesday, June 10 2026 – Dublin, Ireland // 3Arena
    Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14 2026 – Donington, UK // Download Festival*
    Thursday, June 18 2026 – Amsterdam, Netherlands // Ziggo Dome 
    Saturday, June 20 2026 – Amsterdam, Netherlands // Ziggo Dome        
    Tuesday, June 23 2026 – Berlin, Germany // Uber Arena
    Thursday, June 25 2026 – Berlin, Germany // Uber Arena 
    Sunday, June 28 2026 – Antwerp, Belgium // AFAS Dome
    Wednesday, July 1 2026 – Paris, France // Accor Arena
    Friday, July 3 2026 – Paris, France // Accor Arena
    Thursday, July 23 2026 – Raleigh, NC // Cater-Finley Stadium 
    Sunday, July 26 2026 – Saratoga Springs, NY // Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    Wednesday, July 29 2026 – Tinley Park, IL // Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre 
    Saturday, August 1 2026 – Hershey, PA // Hersheypark Stadium 
    Wednesday, August 5 2026 – Toronto, ON // Rogers Stadium 
    Saturday, August 8 2026 – Shakopee, MN // Mystic Lake Amphitheater 
    Wednesday, August 12 2026 – East Rutherford, NJ // MetLife Stadium 
    Sunday, August 16 2026 – St. Louis, MO // Busch Stadium 
    Wednesday, August 19 2026 – Kansas City, MO // Morton Amphitheater 
    Saturday, August 22 2026 – Las Vegas, NV // Allegiant Stadium 
    Wednesday, August 26 2026 – Edmonton, AB // Commonwealth Stadium 
    Saturday, August 29 2026 – Vancouver, BC // BC Place 
    Wednesday, September 2 2026 – San Diego, CA // Snapdragon Stadium 
    Saturday, September 5 2026 – Pasadena, CA // Rose Bowl 
    Wednesday, September 9 2026 – Arlington, TX // Globe Life Field 
    Saturday, September 12 2026 – Ridgedale, MO // Thunder Ridge Nature Arena 
    Wednesday, September 16 2026 – San Antonio, TX // Alamodome 
    Saturday, September 19 2026 – Atlanta, GA // Truist Park 
    *Festival appearance


    ABOUT GUNS N’ ROSES: Guns N’ Roses endure as the most dynamic, dangerous, and definitive American rock band in history to this day.     Embedded in popular culture, Guns N’ Roses’ landmark diamond-selling 1987 opus, Appetite For Destruction, stands out as “the best-selling U.S. debut album ever” and “the 11th best-selling U.S. album of all time.” Following its release, Guns N’ Roses shook the world with the one-two punch of the over 7x-platinum Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, clinching the top two spots on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart upon arrival. With total sales of 100 million units thus far, their catalog also consists of G N’ R Lies (5x-platinum), The Spaghetti Incident? (platinum), Greatest Hits (5x-platinum), and Chinese Democracy (over 6 million worldwide). Not to mention, they are one of the most-streamed rock bands in the world with an average of 27 million monthly listeners on Spotify and in May 2024 they were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for their 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction.   On the touring front, Guns N’ Roses legendary three-hour-plus shows encompass sought-after fan favorites in addition to newly dusted-off gems from their back catalog, leaving ardent audiences in awe. Their blockbuster 2024 world tour sold 1.3 million tickets around the world and marked the band’s largest run to date. Consisting of acclaimed performances in stadiums and arenas alike, the tour included headlining festival dates at Glastonbury and London’s Hyde Park, while the North American leg included sold-out performances at historic venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as well as a co-headlining performance at Power Trip in Indio, CA with AC/DC & Metallica. Guns N’ Roses’ previous world tour, Not In This Lifetime…, notably ranked as the “fourth-highest grossing concert tour of all time,” selling 5 million-plus tickets and included a headline performance at Coachella. The band’s massive 2025 tour saw the powerhouse band hit stadiums and arenas in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America throughout the year. There’s only more to come in 2026 with the band slated for a robust, worldwide tour, which will see them play for their fans across North America, South America, and Europe.   Guns N’ Roses are Axl Rose (vocals, keyboards), Duff McKagan (bass), Slash (lead guitar), Dizzy Reed (keyboard), Richard Fortus (rhythm guitar), Isaac Carpenter (drums), and Melissa Reese (keyboard).     Guns N’ Roses never stops with more touring on the horizon and other surprises—the “Nightrain” keeps rolling at full speed.
    Photo credit: Guns N’ Roses
    www.gunsnroses.com
  • EMP x THE BUTCHER SISTERS: Exklusive Clubshow + Autogrammstunde (EMP x THE BUTCHER SISTERS: Exclusive Club Show + Autograph Session)

    THE BUTCHER SISTERS
    “The Black Album” will be presented at an autograph session in the EMP Store Dortmund.
    and announce an exclusive show limited to 300 tickets!

    Following “The White Album” comes “The Black Album” (release date: January 23, 2026). If you’re thinking this is a sudden washing error, you’re mistaken: THE BUTCHER SISTERS (TBS) are simply continuing their color palette. The EMP Store Dortmund is therefore delighted to welcome the band, known for their frenetic fusion of metal and German rap, to an autograph session with their brand-new album on January 29, 2026. And because TBS never do things by halves, an exclusive club concert will follow that same evening at FZW Dortmund with a strictly limited number of 300 tickets, available exclusively as a bundle with an exclusive “Red/Black Marbled” vinyl record from EMP Exclusive Merchandise Products.

    The band is not only continuing a successful collaboration but also building on an eventful year: In January 2025, TBS’s third studio album, “Das Weiße Album” (The White Album), climbed directly to number 11 on the Official German Album Charts – a remarkable success that was already evident at the release event in the EMP Store Leipzig: Over 100 fans came for the autograph session before heading to the sold-out concert at Täubchenthal. In March 2025, another special highlight followed: a “Members Only” concert for members of the EMP Backstage Club at Matrix Bochum, which once again demonstrated how closely TBS connects with their community.

    With “The Black Album,” the Butcher Sisters are now taking a bold step onto the dark side of the color palette – naturally, with their usual tongue-in-cheek humor. Fans can look forward to fresh songs, memorable encounters at the signing session, and an energetic live set in the evening. And to make the experience even more perfect, the 300 fans with concert tickets will be treated to a meet & greet with TBS in a relaxed club atmosphere after the show at Dortmund’s FZW.

    THE BUTCHER SISTERS signing session at the EMP Store Dortmund
    When: Friday, January 29, 2026
    Where: Potgasse 4
    Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

    “The Black Album” is available exclusively at EMP as a “Red/Black Marbled” vinyl edition bundled with concert tickets. It will also be available there in a liquid edition, a “Pipi Kaka” edition, and a “Sparkle Universe” edition, as well as on CD. Along with a wide range of merchandise, the album can be purchased not only in the EMP online shop but also at the store in Dortmund, where fans can have their copies signed by their five rapcore idols right before the show.
    Presale for the exclusive vinyl/ticket bundle starts on Monday, December 1st at EMP.de. Anyone who doesn’t want to miss this special concert in a small, undoubtedly wonderfully sweaty setting should hurry!

    TBS merch at EMP:
    https://www.emp.de/band-merch/the-butcher-sisters/

    THE BUTCHER SISTERS online:
    https://thebutchersisters.de/

    THE BUTCHER SISTERS LIVE
    Rock, Rap & Magic Show Tour 2026

    January 23rd, 2026 – Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena
    January 24, 2026 – Munich, TonHalle
    January 29, 2026 – Dortmund, FZW (exclusive club concert + meet & greet)
    January 30, 2026 – Berlin, Columbiahalle
    January 31, 2026 – Hanover, Swiss Life Hall
    February 5, 2026 – Fürth, Fürth City Hall
    February 6, 2026 – Leipzig, Haus Auensee
    February 7th, 2026 – Hamburg, Inselpark Arena
    February 27, 2026 – Cologne, Palladium
    February 28, 2026 – Offenbach, Offenbach City Hall


  • Wacken Open Air 2026 – 55 new bands confirmed for the 35th Anniversary

    Record-breaking announcement!




    55 new bands confirmed for the 35th Anniversary of Wacken Open Air

     Wacken, November 26th 2025 – We’ve got news that rock even harder than the Scorpions‘ famous Hurricane: For the first time in history Wacken Open Air is announcing 55 bands at once!

    Today’s announcement might even stun the most experienced metalheads: 55 new bands confirmed for W:O:A – a massive load of diverse music and full-on live energy to ensure an unforgettable festival week.

    At the forefront are true icons of the scene: Judas Priest, one of the most influential bands in Heavy Metal ever, will return to the Holy Ground in 2026. During a career spanning over five decades the band fronted by Rob Halford created everlasting hymns without which the entire genre would sound different. Legends.
     

    (Photo Credit: WOA Festival GmbH)

    Arch Enemy have been playing at Wacken Open Air since the beginnings of their 30-year-career. So it just feels right to have them be a part of the upcoming anniversary edition. Get ready for a Melodic Death Metal masterclass!

    Another highlight from the world of riffs: Black Label Society, lead by guitar giant Zakk Wylde, who once rose to fame by the side of Ozzy Osbourne and is known for his distinctive sound, gripping stage presence and fervent play.

    Fans that are looking forward to brute force will be happy to hear that Hatebreed will return to the W:O:A as well. A household name for uncompromising Hardcore and steadfast live power since the 90s.

    German heavyweights Hämatom look back on over two decades of band history and have secured themselves a safe spot in the hearts of metalheads at the Holy Ground. Now, they’ve polished their masks for a return to Wacken once more.

    Two more living legends will grace the lineup: Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen as well as Nita Strauss, best known for also lending her shredding prowess in Alice Cooper’s band.

    While honoring its roots, given the 35th Anniversary, W:O:A will at the same time embrace new currents of the Heavy Metal river and gets ready for some true party escalation: Electric Callboy will bring their new DJ project Electric Bassboy to the Holy Ground for the first time!
     

    (Photo Credit: WOA Festival GmbH)
    The full list of newly announced bands for W:O:A 2026 reads as follows:

    Ad Infinitum, Alestorm, Alfahanne, Angelus Apatrida, Arch Enemy, Bleed from Within, Brunhilde, Castle Rat, Chaosbay, Corrosion of Conformity, Crimson Glory, Danko Jones, Divlje Jagode, Dritte Wahl, Dubioza Kolektiv, Eläkeläiset, Employed to Serve, Focus, Guilt Trip, Hackneyed, Hämatom, Hardline, Heavysaurus, Katerfahrt, Kim Dracula, Kittie, Lagwagon, Life of Agony, Mr. Hurley und die Pulveraffen, Municipal Waste, Nita Strauss, Nothing More, Our Promise, P.O.D., Paradise Lost, President, Ricky Warwick, Rose Tattoo, Saxon, Skynd, Storm Seeker, The Butcher Sisters, The Haunted, Therapy?, Thy Art Is Murder, Turbonegro, Uli Jon Roth, Vanir, Vended, Vogelfrey und Yngwie Malmsteen.

    Holger Hübner (Wacken Open Air founder & promoter) comments: „With a band wave like this we’d like to grant our fans a premature Christmas gift – Heavy Metal style of course!“ Thomas Jensen (Wacken Open Air founder & promoter) adds: „The mixture of bands already presents itself as it should for a 35th Anniversary: longtime companions and W:O:A freshmen go hand in hand to celebrate not only the roots of our scene but also its future. We deeply value the combination of both. Party on!“

    For further information about the festival and ticket presale please visit wacken.com.
    (Photo Credit: WOA Festival GmbH)
    About Wacken Open Air:
    Wacken Open Air is the largest heavy metal festival in the world. Starting with 800 visitors in 1990, nowdays 85,000 fans from all over the world travel to Wacken every year, turning the small village in Schleswig-Holstein into the center of the festival scene for several days. The organizing WOA Festival GmbH is connected to a broad network including band management, the Wacken Foundation, tour booking, music publishing, Travel & Stay, merchandising distribution and ticketing. In cooperation with partners, this results in creative solutions and ideas that revolutionize the festival experience, enable technical innovations and produce extraordinary event concepts. Wacken Open Air 2026 will take place from July 29 to August 1, 2026.
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