SYSTEM OF A DOWN's "Chop Suey!" Becomes The Band's First-Ever Diamond Single
The RIAA's August wave of certifications took the single to 10x platinum, making it the band's first Diamond-certified single.
NEWS LINEUP 2026.08.30
The 7 news items published in the morning and evening of Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Artists in the day's news
Morning edition
TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says The Band Hopes To Enter The Studio In Summer 2027, With 'Close To Nine Tracks' Written
Speaking to the Appetite For Distortion podcast, the singer said guitarist Eric Peterson and drummer Chris Dovas have brought him close to nine tracks for the next album, and that the band is aiming to start recording next summer. Its last album, 'Para Bellum', arrived in October last year via Nuclear Blast.
DEEP PURPLE Tribute Album 'Purple Storm' Due November 13; "Smoke On The Water" With GRAHAM BONNET Released
Out via Cleopatra Records. The advance track "Smoke On The Water" features Graham Bonnet on vocals, George Lynch on guitar, Derek Sherinian on keyboards, Joe Bouchard on bass and Vinny Appice on drums.
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In a statement issued on August 29 the band said it would not play the remaining dates of the 'Strike & Kill Tour' after members of its camp tested positive. The trek, headlined by DevilDriver with Ov Sulfur opening, runs through September 5.
Evening edition
KOIAI To Release Live Blu-ray Of Their Meijiza Show On October 28, With A Release Event At Yokohama Bay Hall On October 25
The disc captures all 21 songs from KOIAI's set at 'KOIAI LIVE TOUR 2026 Starting Over in TOKYO / HEAVY KAWAII FES 2026', held at Tokyo's Meijiza on July 31. The limited first edition (9,500 yen incl. tax / FRMT-010) comes with a 48-page B5 photo book, and the standard edition is 7,500 yen incl. tax / FRMT-011. Ahead of the release, a 'Talk & Live' release event takes place at Yokohama Bay Hall on October 25, featuring a live set, a talk segment hosted by Ken Ayukai, and a signing session for those who buy the Blu-ray at the venue.
Germany's SCHATTENMANN Share Official 'Echo' Video From Current Album 'Endgegner'
The new video single comes from the band's current album, 'Endgegner', which entered the Official German Album Charts at No. 14. The clip is built from footage of shows across the 'Endgegner' era alongside photos of and with fans.
Play MVFinnish-Mexican Melodic Death Metallers ULTHIMA Release "Echoes Of Silence" Single; New Album Slated For Fall 2026
The song is the first taste of 'Midnight's Call', the band's second album and the follow-up to their 2021 debut 'Symphony Of The Night'. Guitarist and composer Ric said the track was the first one written right after the debut album.
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