Wednesday, February 18, 2026

PHASMA: POST NEW RELEASE "PURGATORY"

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 Greek blackened, death metal warriors PHASMA have posted  the bands anticipated new release "PURGATORY", due to be unleashed 2/20/2026 via TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW: PHASMA: NEW RELEASE "PURGATORY" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS. ):  

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

ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2026 5./22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2026 Gelsenkirchen, GERMANY: REMOVE WARLORD OFF OF FESTIVAL AFTER DRUMMER MARK ZONDER ANTI IMMIGRANT REMARKS

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Promoters for ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2026, set to take place 5./22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2026 Gelsenkirchen, GERMANY: have REMOVED WARLORD off the bill after drummer  MARK ZONDER ANTI IMMIGRANT REMARKS...  

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2026 PROMOTERS: 

Dear festival-goers!
Unfortunately, due to several posts by Warlord drummer Mark Zonder, we have had to make the decision to cancel his band´s performance at this year´s Rock Hard Festival.
Marks most recent Facebook post („Sadly I have learned...“) only confirms that our decision was the right one. In Germany, anyone is free to address their political views - whether on stage or through their art - as long as those views do not discriminate against a particular group of people („Volksverhetzung“ has been a criminal offense since the end of World War II).
More than a third of the German population, as well as many members of our crew and audience, have a migrant background. After Mark´s initial statement began circulating in forums and on social media, many people told us they would no longer attend the festival.
Bands are always welcome at Rock Hard Festival, regardless of their (democratic) political views (as past years have shown). However, when we pay an artist fee, we expect respectful behavior toward ALL members of our audience and crew. We no longer felt that this respect could be guaranteed, and therefore decided to remove Warlord from the bill.
We are currently working hard to find a replacement for Warlord and will announce it shortly.
Stay heavy!

 FROM MARK ZONDER (WARLORD): : 

 

Sadly I have learned Warlord has been removed from the German "Rock Hard Festival". Their reasoning is they find anyone supportive of the current U.S. administration, of its law enforcement and its military to be “politically incompatible” with their "values".
In their view, America's legally elected president is akin to "Hitler", and anyone supporting him is in favor of a supposed “New American Holocaust”.
This mindset is dangerous and insulting. I am a Jewish man and am being told in 2026 my views are not permitted in Germany. The optics of this do not sit well historically.
Much like this post, any online posts I have made have always been to instigate intelligent discussion and debate. I pose the question, are we entering a new "PMRC era" in live music? This time led from Germany?
 
 
 
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

NEKROGOBLIKON : SET TO UNLEASH "THE BOILING SEA" (EP), POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "THE SECRET ELEPHANT" (FEATURING REEL BIG FISH)

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California, U.S.A. based melodic, death metal warriors NEKROGOBLIKON have posted a video for "THE SECRET ELEPHANT"" (FEATURING REEL BIG FISH)  , a track from the bands anticipated new EP release  "THE BOILING SEA", due to be unleashed 4/17/2026 (more info T.B.A.).  

 NEKROGOBLIKON have announced WINTER/SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH HANABIE,& ENTERPRISE EARTH.  

 

NEKROGOBLIKON have posted a video for  "SHOW ME YOUR GOBLIN", a stand alone single, unleashed 4/11/2025.

NEKROGOBLIKON have posted  "BODOM BEACH TERROR" (CHILDREN OF BODOM TRIBUTE). 

NEKROGOBLIKON unleashed "THE FUNDAMENTAL SLIMES AND HUMOURS", 4/1/2022 (SELF RELEASED). 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW:NEKROGOBLIKON NEW TRACK "THE SECRET ELEPHANT" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NEKROGOBLIKON):  

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

SLAGMAUR: POST NEW TRACK "RITUAL DOGS"

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Norwegian black metal warriors SLAGMAUR have posted "RITUAL DOGS , a track from the bands anticipated new release  "HULDERS RITUAL", due to be unleashed 2/27/2026 via PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS.  

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 SLAGMAUR have posted  "THE MAKING OF THE GREAT DECEPTION PROMOTIONAL STUNT"... 

  SNORRE RUCH of  Norwegian black metal warriors  THORNS went on a hiking trip with GENERAL GRIBBSPHIISER of SLAGMAUR and have yet to return..

Now, CHAOSSZINE reports a third person is missing in the mountains outside FOSEN, NORWAY as a house was found with traps smelling of sulfur..

A volunteer firefighter fell through the trap of the house as the cabin has been cordoned off as evidence in an investigation.  . 

Now SLAGMAUR have released a statement that the missing black metal hikers was a promotional stunt.  

 

SLAGMAUR unleashed  "THILL SMITTS TERROR", 3/30/2017 via OSMOSE PRODUCTIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

FROM SLAGMAUR: 

 

SLAGMAUR unleash the fierce black metal track 'Ritual Dogs' as the final advance single taken from the forthcoming new album "Hulders Ritual", which is slated for release on February 27, 2026.
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIDEO BELOW SLAGMAUR: NEW TRACK "RITUAL DOGS" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS):  
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

ROTTING CHRIST: ANNOUNCE SPRING/ SUMMER 2026 FESTIVAL DATES

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Greek death metal warriors ROTTING CHRIST have announced SPRING/ SUMMER 2026 FESTIVAL DATES.  

ROTTING CHRIST have announced the release date for the bands anticipated new live album "35 YEARS OF EVIL EXISTENCE", unleashed 4/4/2025 via SEASON OF MIST.

ROTTING CHRIST have posted a video for "ALL FOR ONE" , a bonus track from the bands anticipated new release "'PRO XRISTOY'",  unleashed 5/24/2024 via SEASON OF MIST 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM ROTTING CHRIST: 

 

ROTTING CHRIST IN FESTIVALS 2026
With great effort and deep respect for our fans, we are proud to announce the following confirmed festivals for 2026!
Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to seeing you at one of these events:
7 Mar 2026 Viborg Metal Festival-Viborg-(DENMARK)
5 Apr 2026-Samhain Festival-Antwerpen-(BELGIUM)
22 May 2026-Maryland DeathFest-Maryland-(U.S.A.)
5 Jun 2026–Mystic Festival–Gdansk–(POLAND)
13 June 2026-Chronical Moshers Open Air-Hauptmannsgrün-(GERMANY)
19 June 2026-Hellfest-Clisson-(FRANCE)
25 Jun 2026-Odyssea – Rock Fusion Festival –Mangalia-(ROMANIA)
19 July 2026- Luppolo In Rock 2026-Cremona-(ITALY)
25 Jul 2026-Stonehenge Festival-Steenwijk-(HOLLAND)
29 Jul 2026-Beyond the Gates festival-Bergen-(NORWAY)
28 Aug 2026-Bristol Extrem Fest-Bristol-(ENGLAND)
11 Sep 2026-Bridge to Hell Festival-Crest-(FRANCE)
12 Sep 2026-Death & Damnation Festival-Oberhausen-(GERMANY)
5 Dec 2026-Bloodstock Winter Gathering-Wolverhampton-(U.K)
 
 
 
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  
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DETHKLOK: ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 U.S.A. OFF DATES

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 U.S.A. metal warriors DETHKLOK have announced SPRING 2026 U.S.A. OFF DATES.in between the bands tour with AMON AMARTH.... 

 

 DETHKLOK unleashed "DETHALBUM III" 10/16/2012 on WILLIAMS STREET RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

FROM DETHKLOK: 

 

Celebrating 20 years of METALOCALYPSE
DETHKLOK with special guests (TBA)
Apr 26 - Chicago, IL
May 22 - Los Angeles, CA
May 25 - Seattle, WA
May 26 - Portland, OR
May 28 - San Diego, CA
PRESALE: Tue Feb 17 @ 11am PST (code: BRUTAL)
ON SALE: Fri Feb 20 @ 10am local time
TICKETS & VIP: dethkloklive.com
 
 
 
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES

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New Jersey, U.S.A.  rock legends  BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and the E STREET BAND have announced SPRING 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES..  

  BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN has posted "STREETS OF MINNEAPOLIS", a stand alone single, unleashed 1/28/2026.  .

 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN unleashed a  7 NEW STUDIO ALBUMS 1983-2018 IN A BOX SET, due to be unleashed 6/27/2025 via COLUMBIA RECORDS. ..

  BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN unleashed "LETTER TO YOU", unleashed 10/22/2020 via COLUMBIA RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: 

 

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis’ Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, and a final night outdoors on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, March 31 - Minneapolis, MN
Friday, April 3 - Portland, OR
Tuesday, April 7 - Inglewood, CA
Thursday, April 9 - Inglewood, CA
Monday, April 13 - San Francisco, CA
Thursday, April 16 - Phoenix, AZ
Monday, April 20 - Newark, NJ
Thursday, April 23 - Sunrise, FL
Sunday, April 26 - Austin, TX
Wednesday, April 29 - Chicago, IL
Saturday, May 2 - Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, May 5 - Belmont Park, NY
Friday, May 8 - Philadelphia, PA
Monday, May 11 - New York, NY
Thursday, May 14 - Brooklyn, NY
Saturday, May 16 - New York, NY
Tuesday, May 19 - Pittsburgh, PA
Friday, May 22 - Cleveland, OH
Sunday, May 24 - Boston, MA
Wednesday, May 27 - Washington, D.C.
For ticketing information, please visit BruceSpringsteen.net/Tour.
 
 
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal, Rock on \m/