Glenn Hughes Announces Retirement From Touring And Live Performances
The Deep Purple bassist/vocalist, who turns 75 later this month, is stepping back from the stage on his doctor’s advice ahead of heart surgery.
NEWS LINEUP 2026.08.05
The 15 news items published in the morning and evening of Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Artists in the day's news
Morning edition
Linkin Park Announces “Unshatter” Documentary And Companion Live Album
The film opens in theaters on September 30 and follows the band’s 2024 return, seven years after the death of singer Chester Bennington.
Prong Shares New Single “The Banner” From Upcoming Self-Titled Album
The New York alternative metal veterans’ 14th album, their Napalm Records debut, arrives November 6.
Play MVNorthlane Announces New Album “Anemoia”, Shares “CUT_it” Single
The Australian band’s seventh studio album is due October 30 as an independent release, with Jordan Fish producing and Buster Odeholm mixing.
Play MVAdrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin And Terry Bozzio Announce Fall 2026 BEAT U.S. Tour
The quartet, which performs 1980s King Crimson material, has booked 40 U.S. dates, with Terry Bozzio drumming in place of Danny Carey.
Members Of Melvins, Butthole Surfers, Big Business And Mr. Phylzzz Launch New Band Gatta Morta
Buzz Osborne, JD Pinkus, Coady Willis and Clinton Jacob surprise-released their debut EP “Burn Witch Burn”.
Possessed Hopes To Begin Recording New Album In September 2026, Says Jeff Becerra
In a video message the frontman said he is “fine-tuning the songs” for the follow-up to 2019’s “Revelations Of Oblivion”.
John Bush To Celebrate His Era Of Anthrax In Europe In Summer 2027
The dates follow three U.S. shows in December 2025 and a June 2026 appearance: “Now it’s time to bring that material over the pond.”
Evening edition
Kai Hansen Releases New Single “Welcome To Life”
The Helloween and Gamma Ray guitarist’s second single from his solo album “Born With A Hammer”, following “Feeding The Beast”, is out via earMUSIC.
Play MVEric Martin (Mr. Big) Unveils Second Trailer For His First Documentary Film “KIZUNA”
The film centres on his bond with Japanese fans and opens nationwide from December 4, with stage greetings at eight venues and a world premiere in Kobe on December 3.
“Summer Sonic 2026” Announces First Wave Of 44 Artists For WOWOW On Demand Streaming
BAND-MAID, HANABIE. and Zilqy are among the acts to be streamed from the Tokyo site’s Marine, Mountain, Sonic and Pacific stages across August 14–16.
“Tokyo Calling 2026” Announces Final Wave Of 70 Acts
LUMiRISE, BRIDEAR and ASTERISM are among them; the festival runs across Shimokitazawa on September 22, Shinjuku on September 26 and Shibuya on September 27.
Belphegor Completes Work On 13th Studio Album, Set For Release In 2027
The Austrian black/death metal band’s follow-up to 2022’s “The Devils” is due in the first quarter of 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
Sun Guts (Car Bomb) Begin Streaming “Supervoid” Title Track
The solo project of Car Bomb guitarist Greg Kubacki releases its sophomore album “Supervoid” on September 4; this is the third advance track.
Play MVBlind Channel Announce Their Return With Sixth Album “Painstream” And Two November Japan Shows
The Finnish band’s comeback after a year and a half of silence runs to 12 tracks; two songs arrive August 6, and they play Shibuya Club Quattro on November 18 and Umeda Club Quattro on November 19.