Embrace the Black Light is 100 Demons’ first new LP in over two decades. The album marks a new chapter in the band’s story— one forged with patience, intention, and an ear toward something lasting. Written by Pete Morcey, Rich Rosa, Rick Brayall and Jeremy Braddock, alongside Sean Martin rejoining the group, Embrace the Black Light was built brick by brick over the course of 2025, allowing each song to breathe and find its shape.
Korn return today with “Reward the Scars,” their first new music in over four years. The song arrives alongside a new music video created in partnership with Diablo® IV: Lord of Hatred™, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the most influential and enduring bands of the past three decades.
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.
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.
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).
On the heels of consecutive weekends playing Coachella, CEREMONY—the seminal California-based punk band of Ross Farrar, Anthony Anzaldo, Andy Nelson, Justin Davis, and Jake Casarotti—return with “Other Hells,” their first new single in over five years. Clocking in at just over two minutes, “Other Hells” is energetic from the get-go, with up tempo drums crashing against frenzied guitars, and showcases the band flexing their hardcore muscle once again.

