NEWS LINEUP 2026.08.03

The 10 news items published in the morning and evening of Monday, August 3, 2026.

Artists in the day's news

Morning edition

Finland’s NORTHER Reunites, Announces First Concert In 15 Years

The Finnish melodic death/black metallers have reunited and will perform at next year’s Wacken Open Air, set for July 28-31, 2027 in Wacken, Germany.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 2, 2026)

JOHN 5 And WEDNESDAY 13 Announce Collaboration For Summer/Fall 2027 Touring Season

John 5’s solo band THE CREATURES will feature Wednesday 13 on vocals for the summer/fall 2027 touring season — the first time the band has included a singer.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 3, 2026)

SHARON OSBOURNE Gives An Update On OZZFEST And Confirms A ‘Back To The Beginning’ Film

In a new interview with U.K.’s Metal Hammer, Sharon Osbourne said she is “speaking to people” about playing the revived 2027 Ozzfest, with an official announcement coming “soon”, and confirmed a “Back To The Beginning” film is happening.

Source: Louder (Metal Hammer) (August 2, 2026)

LITA FORD Is Finalizing ‘Paperwork’ For Her Long-Awaited New Album: ‘We’re Hoping For A September’ Release

Speaking to Scott Davidson of Chicago’s Rebel Radio, the ’80s hard rock singer said the follow-up to 2012’s “Living Like A Runaway” is close to being finalized.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 2, 2026)

MICK GORDON To Perform DOOM’s Score Live For The First Time At RADAR Festival 2027

Gordon is bringing an entire band and a full orchestra for the first live performance of his DOOM score.

Source: Metal Injection (August 2, 2026)

LIMP BIZKIT’s “Break Stuff” Goes 2x Platinum In The UK

The track from 1999’s “Significant Other” has been certified two-times platinum in the United Kingdom.

Source: ThePRP (August 2, 2026)

[Japan] HAGANE’s NAGI Announces Solo Show “NAGI PIANO NIGHT vol.2” On October 10

The solo concert takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Gran Stein in Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, in two parts (16:00 and 18:00 doors), with advance tickets at 5,500 yen and Haruyoshi Furuya on piano; ticket details are to be announced.

Source: HAGANE (official site) (August 2, 2026)

Evening edition

[Japan] CARCASS Add A Second Tokyo Show On September 18 At Daikanyama SPACE ODD

The additional date follows the September 17 show at Toyosu PIT: doors 18:00 / start 19:00, 9,500 yen (all standing, one drink extra), with tickets on sale August 22.

Source: CREATIVEMAN PRODUCTIONS (August 3, 2026)