Morning edition October 8, 2026, 06:28 JST
AEROSMITH Announce "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends" At The Hollywood Bowl On October 29 And November 1 With THE BLACK CROWES, HEART , RUN DMC, Slash , Sammy Hagar And MoreGeneral on-sale is Saturday, October 10 (local time). Final lineups vary by night.
Source: AEROSMITH (official) (October 7, 2026)
DOWN Share "The Myth" Video From 'Volume V', Out November 20The album comes out on November 20 via Nuclear Blast Records, and the track opens it.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 7, 2026)
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DARKEST HOUR Release "Warrior" Video From 'Suffer Divine', Out October 30; North American Headline Tour From December 1
The video was directed by Thomas Mignone. JUDICIARY are direct support on the tour.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 7, 2026)
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SLAYER Announce Limited-Edition Liquid-Filled Zoetrope 'Reign In Blood' LP For November 20, Marking The Album's 40th AnniversaryIt is available exclusively through Sound Of Vinyl.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 7, 2026)
ARCH ENEMY Announce Old-School Set Show "Back To The Root Of All Evil" At 1720 Warehouse In Los Angeles On November 19CRYPTA and THROWN INTO EXILE are also on the bill. Tickets go on sale October 9.
Source: BraveWords (October 7, 2026)
'Ozzy & Black Sabbath : Back To The Beginning' To Have World Premiere At The Orpheum Theatre In Los Angeles On October 14; In Cinemas From October 28
The Osbourne family is hosting the event, and 50% of ticket proceeds go to Los Angeles homeless charities.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 7, 2026)
TesseracT Announce 18-Date North American Tour, January 7-31, 2027, With ENTHEOS And SUNBORN
General on-sale is October 9.
Source: Theprp.com (October 7, 2026)
IGORRR Announce 17-Date European Headline Tour, March 13 - April 4, 2027, With SECRET CHIEFS 3 And FANGE
The latest album is 2025's "Amen" on Metal Blade Records.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 7, 2026)
SKINDRED Debut "Big Em Up" Video From UK No. 1 Album 'You Got This'
Benji Webbe describes the song as a message to check on your friends and encourage some positivity.
Source: Theprp.com (October 7, 2026)
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ALIEN ANT FARM Release "Gaslighter" Video; Song Featured In Rhythm Game 'Stage Tour', Out December 10
The single is out via Judge & Jury Records.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 7, 2026)
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WALLS OF JERICHO Release "True Til' Death" Video From 'System Error: Humanity', Out November 13
The album, the band's first in a decade, comes out via Napalm Records, and the track opens it.
Source: Napalm Records (YouTube) (October 7, 2026)
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Live Album Targeted For First Quarter Of 2027; Kenny Hickey: "I'm Almost Done Editing Everything"
Hickey said in an interview with Loaded Radio that the mix will likely go to the band's original mixer, Mike Marciano.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 7, 2026)
VENOM's Rage And Dante Issue Statement Following The Death Of CRONOS On October 1
They thanked fans for their condolences and asked them to "keep the black flame burning for him."
Source: BraveWords (October 7, 2026)
Evening edition October 8, 2026, 21:25 JST
LOUDNESS Issue Official Notice On Protecting The "LOUDNESS" Logo Trademark; Events Using The Name For Attendance Or Revenue Asked To Consult First, "LOUDNESS Official IP Support" Scheme LaunchedThe notice comes from Katana Music. The logo trademark (registration no. 7036680) was registered on April 16, 2026. Most events that consult in advance can be held as "LOUDNESS Official IP Support Events", and existing activities will be handled flexibly through 2026.
Source: LOUDNESS (official) (October 8, 2026)
TMG Hold In-Store Days For Third Album 'TMG Ⅲ SAYONARA' (Out October 14) At Tower Records Shibuya And Umeda NU Chayamachi On October 13 And 14Buyers of the album receive a B2 promotional poster while stocks last.
Source: B'z (official site) (October 8, 2026)
BRIDEAR To Play "over fest 2026", A Nine-Venue Shimokitazawa Circuit Festival, On November 21Doors 11:30, show 12:00, advance ¥5,800 (drink charge extra). Venue assignments and the timetable will be announced later.
Source: BRIDEAR (official) (October 8, 2026)
BRIDEAR Play "Emotion RAiD Vol.12", A Two-Band Show With DOLL PARTS At Aoyama RiZM On December 11; General Sale From October 10 At NoonDoors 18:30, show 19:00, advance ¥4,000, door ¥4,600, on sale via e+.
Source: BRIDEAR (official) (October 8, 2026)
Zilqy Guitarist Toki Interviewed By USEN encore About First Full-Length 'Birth of Riot'The interview is an original feature on USEN's music site encore.
Source: USEN encore (October 8, 2026)
Unlucky Morpheus Publish Track-By-Track Notes On 'Godforsaken Silence' On Their Official noteThe notes were posted on the band's official note page.
Source: Unlucky Morpheus (official note) (October 8, 2026)
Producer Andrew Watt Claims Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi And Geezer Butler Wanted To Make One More BLACK SABBATH Album, Though Iommi Told Classic Rock He Wasn't Interested
On the Lipps Service podcast, Watt said the idea fell through because Bill Ward could not take part. Iommi's account does not tally with his.
Source: Louder (Metal Hammer) (October 8, 2026)
THE VIOLENT HOUR Share Official Video For New Single "Already Dead"
The band is fronted by founder Carla Harvey, formerly of BUTCHER BABIES.
Source: BraveWords (October 8, 2026)
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BUSH Celebrate 30 Years Of 'Razorblade Suitcase' With Deluxe Edition Out December 11 On 2-CD And Digital
It is released via Craft Recordings.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 8, 2026)
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ENTER SHIKARI Return With Surprise New Single "Higher Ground", Their First New Music Since April's 'Lose Your Self'
Their European arena tour opens in Hamburg on November 3, and the U.K. leg starts on November 13.
Source: Blabbermouth (October 7, 2026)
DEICIDE Set Five Australian Dates For January 30 To February 5, 2027, Including Adelaide's Froth & Fury Festival
The run also takes in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney.
Source: ThePRP (October 7, 2026)
RWAKE To Release Live Album Performing 'The Return Of Magik' In Full On November 13 Via Relapse; "With Stardust Flowers" Streaming
It was recorded at the Revolution Music Room in their hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 15, 2025.
Source: ThePRP (October 7, 2026)
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THE GATHERING Vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen Announces European Solo Tour For November With An Eight-Piece Band
The set covers her solo albums, cover songs and THE GATHERING material.
Source: BraveWords (October 8, 2026)
A PERFECT CIRCLE Confirmed As The First Act For Sonic Temple 2027, May 13 To 16
The festival takes place at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, with A PERFECT CIRCLE playing on May 14.
Source: ThePRP (October 7, 2026)