- Locust Grove: “The Undertow”
- Tales of an OldSoul: “Not Okay”
- Anemera: “Parasite Drains”
- Ashes Reign: “Awakening”
- The Nocturnal Affair: “Place in Time”
– Honorable Mention –
glam metal
Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson: Freaks on Parade 2026
The twins of terror are back! This summer, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are teaming up for their Freaks on Parade Tour. With special guests The Hu and Orgy, this 21-date run will begin August 20th in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tickets are available at robzombie.com and marilynmanson.com!
- 8/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
- 8/21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 8/23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- 8/24 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
- 8/26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- 8/27 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
- 8/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
- 8/30 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
- 9/1 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
- 9/2 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
- 9/4 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- 9/5 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- 9/6 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
- 9/9 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- 9/10 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
- 9/12 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
- 9/14 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 9/16 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest*
- 9/17 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
- 9/18 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
- 9/20 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
* Support by Orgy only
Black Veil Brides Shares Summer 2026 Dates
Black Veil Brides have announced a summer leg for their Vindicatour. Boasting special guests Caskets and Archers, with Holy Wars or Autumn Kings on select shows, this 16-date run starts in late August and carries on throughout September.
Tickets are on sale now at blackveilbrides.net!
- 8/27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren*
- 8/28 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater*
- 8/29 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center*
- 8/31 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin*
- 9/3 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*
- 9/4 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory at The District*
- 9/6 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater*
- 9/8 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom*
- 9/16 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues+
- 9/18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
- 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore+
- 9/22 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues+
- 9/23 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks+
- 9/25 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome+
- 9/26 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center+
- 9/27 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater+
* Holy Wars
+ Autumn Kings
The Mostly Music Podcast, Ep. 2: Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah 101
I had the chance to interview Muscle Shoals, Alabama-based Chase “The Ace” West, aka Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah! We chatted about his musical journey, from what inspired him to pick up a guitar as a kid all the way to this new project.
A little bit of background: I have known Chase since 2013, when he joined The Velcro Pygmies as their new guitarist. You might think that would make this interview easier, but… I guess it did in some ways, not so much in others.
Also, enjoy my brother’s cat and his inability to be ignored 😂 He’s a giant furball and I was distracted by the risk he posed to my laptop, cords, lighting, etc.
Hope y’all like it!
Be sure to visit this page for all things Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah, including music, merch, and his socials!
Black Veil Brides Shares Spring 2026 North American Dates
Black Veil Brides are touring this spring alongside From Ashes to New, TX2, and As December Falls. Tickets are available at blackveilbrides.net!
- 4/25 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- 4/26 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort
- 4/28 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
- 4/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
- 5/1 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
- 5/2 – Omaha, NE – The Astro
- 5/4 – Dallas, TX – The Cambridge Room at House of Blues
- 5/5 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
- 5/6 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
- 5/8 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
- 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
- 5/11 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
- 5/12 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
- 5/14 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
- 5/15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
- 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
- 5/17 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
- 5/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
- 5/21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
- 5/22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
- 5/23 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
- 5/25 – Toronto, ON – History
- 5/26 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
- 5/28 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
- 5/29 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
- 5/30 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
Marilyn Manson: One Assassination Under God Spring Tour 2026
Infamous metal band Marilyn Manson has announced another leg of the “One Assassination Under God Tour.” This handful of spring dates will have Vowws as the opening act. Tickets are on sale at marilynmanson.com!
- 4/22 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater (Added date!)*
- 4/23 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater*
- 4/25 – Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World Festival 2026
- 5/8 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
- 5/10 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
- 5/12 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace Theatre
- 5/13 – Memphis, TN – Graceland Soundstage
- 5/15 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
- 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
* Without Vowws
Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [2/2 – 2/8]
- Sister Sin: “Suicide Hill”
- Argovia: “Ebb & Flow” (ft. Ross Jennings)
- Deeper Graves: “Over My Shoulder”
- The Cost of Silence: “Overgrown” (ft. RewØund)
- Ice of Neptune: “Run”
I have a couple of honorable mentions this week…
Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [1/12 – 1/18]
New Music Alert! Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah: “The Best Time”
Alabama-based guitarist Chase “The Ace” West has unleashed his first solo song. He sang, played all instruments, recorded, and mixed it. Stream “The Best Time” by Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah on your favorite service, and check out the video below!
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