As the band is currently turning heads on the road in support of Bush, GRAMMY® Award–nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth are announcing more US headline tour dates. The End Tour continues this summer with more headline performances added in-between previously announced support dates for rockers, CREED. The lineup comprised of Van Halen with guitarists Jon Jourdan and Frank Sidoris, bassist Ronnie Ficarro, and drummer Garrett Whitlock are adding 7 more shows to their already busy tour plans. The newly announced dates bring the summer trek to 18 total performances. The run kicks off July 12 in Edmonton, AB at Rockin’ Thunder opening for CREED... 

High-octane crossover thrash powerhouse EXTINCTION A.D. officially release their blistering new single, “Truth or Consequences”, out today via M-Theory Audio to all digital download and streaming platforms. The track features a guest appearance by Brian Audley, guitarist of hardcore band INCENDIARY, providing visceral backup vocals that amplify the song’s aggressive energy.  

Factory Entertainment today announced its highly anticipated line of officially licensed prop replicas from the upcoming Masters of the Universe (2026) live-action film. The collection is highlighted by a museum-quality, limited edition He-Man Power Sword, and also features several stunt prop replicas designed for cosplay and roleplay. Each of these items was created with full access to the original production assets from the film.  

Evolution created them. Now the hunt will test them. This July, the galaxy’s greatest hunter finds new prey on a world ruled by apes in PREDATOR VS. THE PLANET OF THE APES, a five-issue Marvel Comics series written by Greg Pak (Planet Hulk) and drawn by Alan Robinson (X-Men Infinity Comic). Made in collaboration with 20th Century Studios, the series marks the first-ever crossover between the two groundbreaking sci-fi franchises and is the latest in Marvel’s line of acclaimed 20th Century Studios storytelling that includes recent hits like Planet of the Apes Vs. Fantastic Four and Predator: Bloodshed. Blending the mythology as well as the themes of both universes, the revolutionary saga pushes both Yautja and ape... 

Bad Stuff share “Invisible Man”, the second single from their forthcoming self-titled debut album, Bad Stuff, arriving June 5 via Relapse Records. Featuring members of True Widow (Dan Phillips and Nicole Estill) with Dallas art rock luminaries Jackie Dunn Smith, Gabriel Spatz, and Laura Hartman Pearl, the band channels hypnotic post-punk, blown out garage rock, and slow-burning heaviness.  

Finnish folk metal goliaths ENSIFERUM will return to US and Canadian stages on a two-week headlining tour. The Winter Storm Over North America tour begins with their appearance at this year’s edition of Prog Power USA in Atlanta, Georgia and runs through September 27th in Seattle, Washington. Support will be provided by Firewind.  

As Coal Chamber gets ready to hit the stage as part of the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, NV tomorrow (Saturday, April 25), Coal Chamber drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox is today making his own personal revelation that he has been fighting–and winning—a battle with cancer. As a result of his recovery, he is proud to announce his partnership with Fxck Cancer to hold a special auction of a custom one-of-a-kind drum kit from ddrum with proceeds going to cancer support and research.  

Tankcrimes is thrilled to announce the 2026 repress of the much sought-after split between legendary California gore metal freaks EXHUMED and Virginia hardcore punks IRON REAGAN.  

D.C. metal icons Darkest Hour have officially announced they will enter the studio this May to begin tracking their 11th full-length album. In a move that signals a massive sonic statement, the quintet has tapped legendary producer Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Trivium, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannibal Corpse) to helm the sessions at his Nashville, TN studio.  

After 48 years, Vancouver punk trailblazers D.O.A. have amassed a huge catalog, and now they’re treating the world to a mega compilation of their best work.  

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a brand-new second printing! Today Skybound and Image Comics announced Super Creepshow #1 has completely sold out at the distributor level and will return with a second printing. The all-new series spins off of the Eisner Award-nominated comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Evoke Entertainment Company.  

GRAMMY® Award-winning rock icons CREED, in partnership with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the fifth sailing of their blockbuster rock celebration at sea, Summer of ’99 & Beyond Cruise, traveling April 17-21, 2027, from Miami, FL to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on the spectacular Norwegian Joy. Alumni pre-sales will be held April 30-May 1, and May 4-5; First Round Presale Signups are available now through May 4 at 11:59 pm (ET). Final Round Presale Signups will conclude May 11 at 11:59 pm (ET).