Individual thought patterns V.026

Thursday, November 5, 2026

OZZFEST 2027: ANNOUNCE JULY 10, 2027 AT THE NATIONAL BOWL IN MILTON KEYNES, SEPTEMBER 11, 2027 AT GLEN HELEN AMPHITHEATER IN SAN BERNARDINO, CA and SEPTEMBER 18, 2027 AT ESTADIO GNP SEGUROS

Promoters for OZZFEST 2027 have announced festivals JULY 10, 2027 AT THE NATIONAL BOWL IN MILTON KEYNES, SEPTEMBER 11, 2027 AT GLEN HELEN AMPHITHEATER IN SAN BERNARDINO, CA and SEPTEMBER 18, 2027 AT ESTADIO GNP SEGUROS..

OZZFEST 2027 lineups T.B.A.

FROM OZZFEST 2027 PROMOTERS:

OZZFEST RETURNS IN 2027
WITH THREE SHOWS IN THE UK, U.S. AND MEXICO

THE ICONIC GLOBAL TOURING HARD ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL
WILL KICK OFF NEXT SUMMER IN THE UK:
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2027 AT THE NATIONAL BOWL 
IN MILTON KEYNES

NORTH AMERICAN DATES WILL FOLLOW WITH STOPS IN THE U.S. AND MEXICO:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2027
AT GLEN HELEN AMPHITHEATER IN SAN BERNARDINO, CA

BEFORE THE FESTIVAL MAKES ITS MEXICO CITY DEBUT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2027 AT ESTADIO GNP SEGUROS

EARLY BAT TICKETS FOR ALL THREE SHOWS ON SALE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 10:00AM (LOCAL TIME)

OZZFEST, the iconic global touring hard rock music festival launched more than 30 years ago by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, will return in 2027 with three historic stops:  the UK (Milton Keynes), U.S. (San Bernardino, CA) and for the first time ever in Mexico (Mexico City).

"Ozzy was the first to launch his own traveling metal festival,” says Sharon Osbourne, OZZFEST’s co-founder.  “And Ozzfest will always remain an important part of Ozzy’s legacy.”

Promoted by Live Nation, the 2027 dates will kick off next summer in the UK (OZZFEST’s spiritual home) Saturday, July 10, 2027 at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, before returning to the U.S. Saturday, September 11, 2027 at Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA (where OZZFEST launched in 1996), and the highly anticipated first edition in Mexico City, MX Friday, September 18, 2027, at Estadio GNP Seguros.

The announcement comes off the back of the 30th anniversary of the inaugural OZZFEST in 1996. It will be the first since the passing of the late global rock icon OZZY OSBOURNE and his historic farewell concert “Back to the Beginning” in 2025 and the last OZZFEST, New Year’s Eve 2018 at The Forum in Los Angeles headlined by OZZY.  OZZFEST’s 2027 edition promises to keep the flames alive with a lineup curated by Sharon Osbourne. The full line-ups will be revealed in the coming months.

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

FLOATING: POST NEW TRACK "WET GRASS"

Uppsala, Sweden based progressive death metal warriors FLOATING have posted "WET GRASS" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "FIREWATCHING", due to be unleashed soon (release date T.B.A.) via TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS.

FLOATING have posted "EXIT BAG SONG" , a track from the bands anticipated debut release "HESITATING LIGHTS", unleashed 7/11/2025 via TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS.

FROM FLOATING:

Speak through the hands of hunger!

We are happy to announce that our third album, "Firewatching", is coming out on Transcending Obscurity in early 2027. Pre-order coming this Friday. 

The first single, "Hands of Hunger", is out now. It was the first song that we wrote for the album. https://youtu.be/YNIToRclgA8?is=Ia-O9izHHqYNiJwf

The album was recorded during the hot, floating summer of 2026. Our longtime friends Påhl Sundström and Erik Sundström joined us, turning Floating into a four-piece.

The album artwork was made by Påhl Sundström. 

This is a soundtrack to darker times. Keep watch! 

Love,
FLOATING

Arvid Sjödin - Vocals, guitars 
Andreas Hörmark - Bass, synthesizers
Påhl Sundström - Guitars
Erik Sundström - Drums

Tracklist: 
Wet Grass
Hands of Hunger
Klepto
From the Cold Mouth
Larval Crown
Firewatching 
Dollskin
Aftertaste 
Lesser Thing
Talk Less
The Floating Garden

VIDEO BELOW:FLOATING NEW TRACK "WET GRASS" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS. ):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

HYPERION: POST NEW RELEASE "ELYSIA"

Swedish blackened, death metal warriors HYPERION have posted the bands anticipated new release "ELYSIA", due to be unleashed 11/6/2026 via WILLOWTIP RECORDS.

FROM HYPERION :

The time has at long last come to announce the upcoming release of the second Hyperion album, Elysia.

Tracklist:
Rapturous Overture
Nefarious Sacrament of the Immorals
Fides Novem
Iliou Persis
Paraphrosynia
Perennial Transcendence
Vigil of Longing
Epic of Tribulation
Epoch’s Eventide
The Primordial Wellspring

The front cover artwork you can see here was drawn by Khaos Diktator Design
It will be released via Willowtip Records, which we have signed a 2 album deal with.

Single releases will follow before the full album is released. Expect more news about this soon. 

VIDEO BELOW: HYPERION : NEW RELEASE "ELYSIA" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF WILLOWTIP RECORDS):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

FORBIDDEN: DRUMMER CHRIS KONTOS LEAVES BAND

CHRIS KONTOS, drummer for (BAY AREA), California thrash legends FORBIDDEN has announced he has left the band.

FORBIDDEN, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new self titled release "FORBIDDEN", unleashed 10/23/2026 via BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC).

FORBIDDEN have announced drummer CHRIS KONTOS and bassist MATT COMACHJO can't make the rest of the bands 2026 touring commitments because of personal and family issues.

AVERY THURMAN will fill in on bass and ELI LUCAS will fill in on drums for FORBIDDEN.

(BAY AREA), California thrash legends FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "BURNING THE LUNGS OF EARTH" , a track from the bands anticipated new self titled release "FORBIDDEN", due to be unleashed 10/23/2026 via BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC).

FORBIDDEN have announced the band has inked a deal with BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC) ..

FORBIDDEN have announced new guitarist JEREMY VON EPP.. .

FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "MUTUALLY ASSURED DYSFUNCTION" , a stand alone single, unleashed 10/2/2025.

FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "DIVIDED BY ZERO", a stand alone single, unleashed 7/26/2025.

FORBIDDEN have inked a deal with FM MUSIC MANAGEMENT..

FROM CHRIS KONTOS:

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*STATEMENT FROM CHRIS KONTOS REGARDING DEPARTURE FROM FORBIDDEN*

This does not come easy for me. I have been trying to not have to do this and resolve many issues with Forbidden for quite some time now.
I have expressed my concerns to the band members as well as our management, the legal team and accounting.  Financial integrity, a lack of transparency of accounting, ongoing business decisions I did not agree with, or was not made aware of or told about till after the fact resulting in conflicts with the band. These issues have become irreconcilable.
I have decided that
I can no longer continue as a part of the band.

I am stepping down as the drummer for Forbidden effective immediately. 
I wish the band all the best moving forward.

I am incredibly proud of the music we created together including the new album and videos. I have never worked harder on a project in my life. I put my heart and soul into every bit of the work.  I'm truly grateful to the fans for nearly four years of incredible support.

I want to thank BLKIIBLK Records as well as everyone that helped the band over my time in Forbidden. This includes past band members, road crew, sound engineers, tour management, production companies and promoters. I'm very grateful and have a ton of appreciation and gratitude for you all. You know who you are. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I'm looking forward to what life has to offer moving forward. New opportunities and adventures.

I respectfully ask for privacy at this time and will have no further comment.

Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support.

-Chris Kontos

FROM FORBIDDEN:
Everyone in Forbidden wants to wish Chris Kontos the absolute best in his future endeavors.  We found out about his leaving the band the same way everyone else did. A social media post. 
What we created together with this album will hopefully stand the test of time. Chris was an integral part of the process. 
We wish him nothing but happiness.

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

BANDCAMP: BANDCAMP FRIDAY 11/6/2026

Digital music server BANDCAMP have announced BANDCAMP FRIDAY RETURNS 11/6/2026 ...

Digital music server BANDCAMP will wave revenue so the artist gets money from all sale...

FROM BANDCAMP:

Greetings,

Bandcamp Friday is back this Friday, November 6.

On select Fridays throughout the year, Bandcamp waives its share of sales for 24 hours, giving fans an opportunity to support you more directly.

You can find out more information on Bandcamp Friday—as well as download handy social assets to help get the word out—right here.

Get your store ready with special merch, new music, or curated selections that give fans more ways to support you.

Spread the word on social media, share your story, and let fans know what their support has helped you make possible.

Thanks for being here.

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\n/ -l-

HATEBREED: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "DECISIONS BECOME DESTINIES"

Connecticut, U.S.A. hardcore warriors HATEBREED have posted a video for "DECISIONS BECOME DESTINIES" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "FATAL PARADOX", due to be unleashed 11/6/2026 . via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS..

HATEBREED have posted a video for "THE CARRION CHOIR", a track from the bands anticipated new release "FATAL PARADOX", due to be unleashed 11/6/2026 . via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS..

HATEBREED unleashed "THE CONCRETE CONFESSIONAL", 5/13/2016 via NUCLEAR BLAST

FROM HATEBREED:

Our new single / video is out today! 

We have a new single out today. Check out "The Carrion Choir"!

Our new studio album FATAL PARADOX will arrive on November 6.

Listen: ffm.to/hatebreed-thec…
Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=3epxzO…
Pre-order the album: ffm.bio/hatebreed-fata…

VIDEO BELOW: HATEBREED;NEW TRACK "DECISIONS BECOME DESTINIES" (VIA YOU TUBE. COURTESY OF HATEBREED):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

CULT OF LUNA: POST NEW TRACK "SADNESS WILL REIGN (FEATURING JOE DUPLANTIER)"

Swedish atmospheric, post metal warriors CULT OF LUNA have posted a visualizer for "SADNESS WILL REIGN (FEATURING JOE DUPLANTIER)", a track from the bands anticipated new release "IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR SHADOW", due to be unleashed 11/6/2026 (more info T.B.A.).

CULT OF LUNA unleashed "THE RAGING RIVER" (EP), 2/5/2021 via RED CREEK.

CULT OF LUNA unleashed "A DAWN TO FEAR", 9/20/2019 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

VIDEO BELOW: CULT OF LUNA: NEW TRACK"SADNESS WILL REIGN (FEATURING JOE DUPLANTIER)"(VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF CULT OF LUNA):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

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Individual thought patterns V.026

Thursday, November 5, 2026

OZZFEST 2027: ANNOUNCE JULY 10, 2027 AT THE NATIONAL BOWL IN MILTON KEYNES, SEPTEMBER 11, 2027 AT GLEN HELEN AMPHITHEATER IN SAN BERNARDINO, CA and SEPTEMBER 18, 2027 AT ESTADIO GNP SEGUROS

FLOATING: POST NEW TRACK "WET GRASS"

HYPERION: POST NEW RELEASE "ELYSIA"

FORBIDDEN: DRUMMER CHRIS KONTOS LEAVES BAND

BANDCAMP: BANDCAMP FRIDAY 11/6/2026

HATEBREED: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "DECISIONS BECOME DESTINIES"

CULT OF LUNA: POST NEW TRACK "SADNESS WILL REIGN (FEATURING JOE DUPLANTIER)"

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