NEWS LINEUP 2026.08.06

The 14 news items published in the morning and evening of Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Artists in the day's news

Morning edition

Accept Shares New Recording Of “Save Us” Featuring Tobias Forge, Frank Bello And Ray Luzier

A new version of the track from 1980’s “I’m A Rebel”; the 50th-anniversary album “Teutonic Titans 1976-2026” arrives September 4 via Napalm Records.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 5, 2026)

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Zilqy To Release Their Debut Full-Length Album “Birth of Riot” On October 7; First Advance Track “World’s End” Out Now

The album is set to feature 10 tracks and comes in a limited edition with an LP-sized sleeve and a 24-page booklet, sold only through MAVERICK STORE, plus a standard edition.

Source: Zilqy (official site) (August 6, 2026)

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Sleep Announces “Hemispheres”, Their First Album In Eight Years

The follow-up to 2018’s “The Sciences” arrives September 3 digitally and October 30 on physical formats via Jack White’s Third Man Records.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 5, 2026)

Linkin Park Release The Trailer For Their Documentary Film “UNSHATTER”, Plus Soundtrack Single “Somewhere I Belong (Live In São Paulo)”

The film opens worldwide on September 30, and the soundtrack “Unshatter Film Soundtrack (Live In São Paulo)”, recorded at their November 2024 São Paulo show, arrives first, on September 25.

Source: 激ロック (August 5, 2026)

The Kovenant Has Eight Songs Written For Their First Studio Album In More Than 20 Years

Vocalist/bassist Stian “Nagash” Arnesen revealed the progress on Australia’s Everblack podcast.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 5, 2026)

Cro-Mags’ Harley Flanagan Planning To Step Back From Full-Scale Touring

“I’m not saying I’m gonna stop playing altogether. But I’m done grinding it out on tour,” he said.

Source: ThePRP (August 5, 2026)

Devil Master Pay Tribute To Japanese Hardcore Legends G.I.S.M. With “Death Anthem”

Their new album “Bloody Dreams” is out September 4 via Relapse Records.

Source: Metal Injection (August 5, 2026)

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Half Me’s New Album “Dogma” Scheduled For October 23 Release

The sophomore album arrives via Arising Empire, following three singles released in recent weeks.

Source: ThePRP (August 5, 2026)

Evening edition

Anthrax Shares Music Video For “Everybody’s Got A Plan” From Upcoming “Cursum Perficio” Album

The third single from the album due September 18; the clip is built from footage of the band’s Lisbon show supporting Iron Maiden.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 6, 2026)

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Rush Drummer Neil Peart Celebrated In New Documentary “Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple”, Airing September 23 On Canada’s CBC

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Stewart Copeland (The Police) and Danny Carey (Tool) appear in the film.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 6, 2026)

Joan Jett Cancels Two September Shows After Orthopedic Surgery On A Fractured Vertebra

The September 5 date in Costa Mesa, CA and the September 24 date in Louisville, KY are off; no return date was given.

Source: Blabbermouth (August 6, 2026)

Yob Have Studio Plans In Place For Their Long-Awaited New Album

Drummer Dave French said on the “Mostly Yelling” podcast that the band enter the studio later this year, with the follow-up to 2018’s “Our Raw Heart” expected in early 2027.

Source: ThePRP (August 6, 2026)

California Metalcore Band Sherane Sign With Roadrunner Records

Their self-titled debut, self-released in January 2026, gets limited-edition vinyl and CD pressings through the label.

Source: ThePRP (August 6, 2026)