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Rock icon Joan Jett has made it clear she has no intention of silencing her political views for the sake of entertainment. In a new interview with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame podcast Music Makes Us, hosted by Kathleen Hanna, Jett pushed back against the "shut up and sing" narrative often directed at vocal celebrities. "I think you can certainly have a few well-thought-out sentences to let people know what's going on," Jett stated, emphasizing that music connects people during both horrific and celebratory times.

Jett’s comments come on the heels of her recent tour of New Zealand with Iggy Pop, where she used her stage time in Wānaka to voice solidarity with protesters following the killing of two U.S. citizens by ICE agents in Minneapolis. During that performance, she condemned the "trumped-up government regime" and urged fans not to accept the administration's actions. This continues a long history of activism for Jett, who notably released a "Vote Blue" campaign video in late 2024 to support the Harris/Walz ticket.

#JoanJett #KathleenHanna #RockAndRollHallOfFame #MusicAndPolitics #RockLegend #SocialJustice #VoteBlue #TheBlackhearts #IggyPop #MusicNews2026

Lamb of God is set to celebrate the arrival of their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion, with a massive series of nationwide listening parties. From March 13 to 15, more than 140 independent record stores—including iconic locations like Amoeba Music in L.A. and Generation Records in NYC—will host fans for a first listen of the new LP. Attendees will have access to exclusive "Into Oblivion" merchandise, free swag, and the chance to purchase a limited-edition "Poltergeist" vinyl variant available only at these indie locations.

#LambOfGod #IntoOblivion #RandyBlythe #MetalNews #RecordStoreDay #ListeningParty #HeavyMetal #NewMusic2026 #EpicRecords #RichmondMetal

Trivium has found themselves at the center of a fan backlash following the release of professionally filmed footage from their August 2025 headlining set at the Bloodstock Open Air festival. While the 17-song performance was initially praised, viewers quickly noticed an apparent lack of tight shots or close-ups featuring former drummer Alex Bent, who was relegated almost entirely to the background of the edit. Fans on Reddit, YouTube, and social media have labeled the move "disrespectful," with many using the hashtag #JusticeForBent to protest what they perceive as an intentional "erasure" of his contributions to the show.

Bent and Trivium parted ways in October 2025, with the split originally framed as amicable. Since then, the band has moved forward with Alex Rudinger behind the kit and recently announced a 2026 European and UK summer tour. Neither the band nor their management has commented on the editing of the Bloodstock video, which was uploaded online this past Friday, February 20.

#Trivium #AlexBent #Bloodstock2025 #MetalNews #AlexRudinger #MetalControversy #JusticeForBent #MattHeafy #RoadrunnerRecords #LiveMusic2026

Today, February 26, 2026, marks the 37th birthday of Courtney LaPlante, the visionary lead vocalist of the Canadian metal powerhouse Spiritbox. Born in Bangor, Maine, in 1989, LaPlante has become one of the most influential figures in modern heavy music, known for her seamless transition between ethereal clean vocals and ferocious screams.

This follows their electrifying performance of "Soft Spine" at the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony on February 1, where they were nominated for Best Metal Performance for the third consecutive year. With a chart-topping album in Tsunami Sea and a busy year ahead—including a North American summer tour supporting Evanescence—LaPlante continues to lead Spiritbox into uncharted territory for the genre.

#CourtneyLaPlante #Spiritbox #HappyBirthday #TsunamiSea #ModernHeavy #Grammys2026 #WomenInMetal #SoftSpine #SpiritboxTour #AlternativeMetal

Russian deathcore heavyweights Slaughter To Prevail have released a new live video for their track "Babayka," taken from their acclaimed album GRIZZLY. Frontman Alex Terrible premiered the clip on his personal YouTube channel this morning, February 25, offering fans a front-row look at the band's chaotic and high-energy live performance. The video serves as a testament to the band's growing global presence despite recent controversies and show cancellations in Turkey and Sweden earlier this year.

#AlexTerrible #Babayka #GRIZZLY #Deathcore #LiveMusic #MetalNews #RussianMetal #LornaShore #RockNews2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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