Weekly Music News 05.11.26
The band Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators released a video for the song "Flying Blind", the lead single and title track of the band's fifth studio album. The full album, which is also called Flying Blind, includes 12 tracks and was recorded live and spontaneously in the studio together with the veteran producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette. This work continues Slash's fruitful collaboration with the singer Myles Kennedy and band members Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz and Frank Sidoris, and is expected to be officially released on February 26, 2027 on Gibson Records.
The band Hatebreed released an official video for the song "Decisions Become Destinies", the fifth single from their ninth studio album, Fatal Paradox, which is being released through BLKIIBLK. The new album marks the band's first studio project in six years, and features an aggressive sound that combines metalcore elements with a classic thrash metal sound, produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris.
The band Against The Current released a live performance video for the song "Ashes To Glory", accompanying the release of the band's third studio album, Till Death & Back, which came out in October 2026. Lyrically, the song serves as a central statement of intent and a battle cry for anyone who has had to face crises and climb back up from rock bottom. The band chose to focus on a message of coping with failures and hardships on the road to personal growth, with the lyrics emphasizing that recovery demands a stubborn effort to rise again from the ruins.
The band Neophobia released its new single "Love Letter", which is part of a new series of singles by the band that also includes the singles "Web of Lies", "The Light Behind Your Eyes" and "Lullaby".
The band Sleep Theory released a video for the song "Giving In". The song is the second single from the band's studio album Paper Walls, which came out in October 2026 through Epitaph Records, following the project's debut single. The lyrics deal with the complex inner struggle with addictions, coping with destructive urges, and the difficulty of breaking free from painful patterns that repeat themselves.
The band Nickelback released a video for the song "I Already Know". The song is the second single from the band's eleventh studio album, Everything Under the Sun, which came out in October 2026 through Virgin Music Group. The lyrics deal with a feeling of déjà vu and a sudden, deep connection to a stranger, as if you had known them for a lifetime.
The band RESOLVE released a video for the song "Mind Awake, Body Asleep". The song is the third single from the band's third studio album, Spread My Ashes Into Space, which is expected to be released on January 15, 2027 through Arising Empire. The lyrics deal with the terrifying experience of sleep paralysis, the sense of alienation and suffocation when the mind is awake but the body does not respond, and the blurring of the boundaries between nightmares and reality.
The band We Came As Romans released a video for the song "DEAD SILENT", featuring the band Make Them Suffer as a special guest. The song is the lead single from the expanded edition of their studio album, All Is Beautiful… Because We're Doomed: Circularity, which came out in November 2026 through SharpTone Records. The unique collaboration was born after the two bands performed together on a joint tour of Australia and decided to go into the studio to merge the metalcore styles that characterize both. The lyrics deal with breaking destructive patterns that repeat themselves, freeing oneself from negativity, and the process of finding the inner strength to recover and rebuild one's life.
The band Royal Blood released the single "Mother Never Told You", ahead of the launch of their fifth studio album, Dead Company. The song includes a uniquely personal detail: the opening of the track is based on the first heartbeats of the son of the band's drummer, Ben Thatcher, which he recorded and turned into the song's central drum rhythm. The new song was written and recorded just as work on the album was nearing its end...
The band Crown The Empire released its new single "violet" through Rise Records, accompanied by an official video directed by B.K. Barone, alongside an online video game called "Violent Violet" that was developed in parallel. The song, which follows the previous single "raw" in charting the duo's new style, was written inspired by toxic relationships, with musical production led by Zack Jones, who was in charge of the production, mixing and mastering processes.
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The band Rush announced a series of five shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, under the title "Elevate From the Norm", which will take place on May 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30, 2027. The early sale of VIP and travel packages will open on November 6, 2026, the artist presale will open on November 11, 2026, and the general sale to the public will begin on November 13, 2026. As part of the series, band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, together with drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, will perform the classic albums 2112 and Moving Pictures in full, alongside a visual show adapted to the innovative venue.
The musician and producer Steven Wilson is releasing today, November 6, 2026, his ninth studio album Requiem for a Village through Fiction Records. The album combines progressive rock and folk elements with an analog recording approach, and features collaborations with the musicians Randy McStine and Russell Holzman, the guitarist Lee Harris, the singer Katherine Priddy, and the actor David Tennant, who provides narration segments.
To listen on: Spotify
The band Hatebreed is releasing today, November 6, 2026, its ninth studio album Fatal Paradox through BLKIIBLK, ending a six-year absence since its previous album. The album includes, among other things, a collaboration on the song "Sacrifice Season" with John Tardy, singer of the death metal band Obituary, along with a new rendition of the song "Poison Planet" by Corrosion of Conformity.
To listen on: Spotify
The band Royal Blood released today, November 6, 2026, its fifth studio album, Dead Company, through Warner. The album, which received a four-star rating in Kerrang! magazine, marks a return to the band's raw and direct roots and contains additional standout songs such as "Swallow The Bomb" and "Ten Over Ten".
To listen on: Spotify
The legendary festival Ozzfest announced a surprise return in 2027 and will hold three exclusive one-day events in the United Kingdom, the United States and Mexico. The festival will take place on July 10, 2027 at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, England, on September 11, 2027 at the Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California, and on September 18, 2027 at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City. The early ticket presale ("Early Bat") is expected to open on November 6, 2026, with the full lineup of performances expected to be revealed later.
The band Triumph announced the cancellation of all 17 shows planned for the second leg of the band's 2026 reunion tour, which was due to begin in November, due to sudden and unforeseen medical circumstances. The band said that all tickets for the canceled shows will be refunded automatically through the original point of purchase, while its fans await further updates regarding the health of the band.
The band Aerosmith made headlines following the special tribute event "California Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends", held on October 29, 2026 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, which marked their first live performance since the end of their last tour. During the evening the band surprised the audience by hosting Dave Grohl and Johnny Depp on stage, along with a series of additional guest artists, for joint performances of prominent rock classics, led by the song "The Train Kept A Rollin'".
The band Iron Maiden announced a new collaboration with Z2 Comics to create the graphic book Somewhere in Time: The Graphic Album, marking 40 years since the release of the band's sixth, iconic studio album. The project, expected to be released on March 2, 2027, will include eight short sci-fi style stories based on the album's songs, featuring the cinematic character of Eddie in his cyborg version, along with an extensive interview with guitarist Adrian Smith about the writing and recording process of the album.
The band The Fading signed an official management deal with the American management company Extreme Management Group. The band, which is based in Tel Aviv and marks 25 years of activity in the melodic death metal and metalcore style, has released two studio albums and additional singles since its debut EP in 2006, along with joint tours with bands such as In Flames and Bring Me The Horizon. The band members shared that the partnership with the management company is a significant milestone that will give them the backing to expand the scope of their activity, achieve new accomplishments and release more material in the future.
The band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts collaborated with the Dogfish Head brewery on the launch of a limited-edition box set that includes lager cans and collectibles, which sold out within a single minute and has now been restocked due to high demand. The special launch marks 45 years since the albums Bad Reputation and I Love Rock 'n Roll, and the brewery has previously collaborated with bands such as Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam and The Flaming Lips.
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