industrial metal
Cover vs. Cover: “Deutschland”
In August 2023, A Tribute to Rammstein was released. The album features covers of some of the German metal titans’ well-known songs, such as “Du Hast,” “Sonne,” and “Engel,” by bands like The 69 Eyes, Skold, and Priest.
Rammstein’s ode to their country, “Deutschland,” is also there, provided to the record by Front Line Assembly.
But did you know there is another rendition of the epic track?
Dutch-Italian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and video director Giovanni Bucci, aka ODDKO, unleashed his version earlier this year. I just stumbled across it and I must say… I think I prefer it. No shade thrown at Front Line Assembly, but there’s something about it.
Check out both of these covers and decide for yourself. FLA and ODDKO stayed true to the original.
Dayseeker: The Pale Moonlight Tour 2026
Dayseeker will be hitting the road this May with special guests Northlane, Wind Walkers, and sace6. The Pale Moonlight Tour kicks off May 1st in Huntington, New York. Tickets and VIP can be found at dayseeker.band!
- 5/1 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
- 5/2 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- 5/3 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
- 5/5 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
- 5/6 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
- 5/8 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- 5/9 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
- 5/10 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
- 5/12 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
- 5/14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
- 5/15 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
- 5/16 – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC
- 5/19 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
- 5/20 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
- 5/22 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
- 5/23 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
- 5/25 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
- 5/26 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
- 5/28 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
- 5/29 – Pomona, CA – Fox Theater
- 5/30 – San Diego, CA – SOMA, Mainstage
Kissing Candice Teams Up With Ash Costello on New Single “Industry Hostage”
New York-based horror metal act Kissing Candice have released “Industry Hostage.” The song features an appearance by New Years Day vocalist Ash Costello.
You can stream the track on Spotify or your streaming service of choice, and you can watch the video below!
Vampires Everywhere! Shares New Single + Video
Gothic metal band Vampires Everywhere! has released their first single of 2026, “All My Friends Think I’m Weird,” along with an accompanying video. You can listen to the track here and watch the video below!
Vampires Everywhere! is currently on the road, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut album, Kiss the Sun Goodbye. You can find a list of remaining dates and tickets at bnds.us!
Song of the Day – Sleepwalker Funeral: “eyes:gouged”
Female-Fronted Friday: Crucifera
When: A lifelong musician who never had the time to do what she loved until recently because of her career, etc.
Where: New Jersey
Genre: Industrial/Electronic/Gothic
FFO: The Birthday Massacre, Ashbury Heights, Depeche Mode
After releasing three singles in 2025, all of which you can check out below, Crucifera set about the task of mastering her first full-length album. She reached out for a second set of ears and Sebastian Komor (Xenomorph Productions) responded to the call. And now, finally, the debut record from Crucifera is available to the world! Check out Exostential on your favorite streaming app, and be sure to follow Crucifera’s various socials for updates.
You can also learn more about the woman behind the project by reading this interview she did with The Cultural Futurist.
“Martyr Box”
“Savior”
“Gone Away” (The Offspring cover)
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
The Ex-Faces: Former Members of Mushroomhead Announce 2026 Tour
After collaborating in various other projects throughout the years since their time with Mushroomhead, several ex-members have decided to go on tour. “The Ex-Faces” consists of J. Mann, Waylon Reavis, Gravy, Lil’ Dan, Richard “Stitch” Thomas, Mr. Murdernickel, and on select dates, Pig Benis. This mishmash of masked misfits will be performing songs from their days with MRH.
With four dates this spring and many more over the summer, this coast-to-coast trek boasts special guests Saints of Solomon and Deep Within. You can grab tickets and a VIP experience at theexfaces.com!
* Pig Benis appearing
April 2026
- 4/16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
- 4/17 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
- 4/18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs*
- 4/19 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs*
July 2026
- 7/2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals Live
- 7/3 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
- 7/4 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
- 7/5 – Wilmington, NC – Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
- 7/8 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
- 7/9 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note
- 7/10 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge*
- 7/11 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge*
- 7/12 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
- 7/14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
- 7/15 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
- 7/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
- 7/17 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
- 7/18 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s Bar & Grill
- 7/19 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar and Music Venue
- 7/21 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
- 7/23 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
- 7/24 – Dallas, TX – Trees
- 7/25 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- 7/26 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
- 7/28 – Glendale, AZ – The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife
- 7/30 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
- 7/31 – Reno, NV – Club Underground
August 2026
- 8/1 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
- 8/2 – Garden Grove, CA – Garden AMP
- 8/4 – Denver, CO – Federal Theatre
- 8/5 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
- 8/7 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen*
- 8/8 – New Berlin, IL – Danenberger Family Vineyards*
- 8/9 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue*
- 8/11 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater*
- 8/12 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall*
- 8/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi*
- 8/14 – Oakwood, IL – Exit 210 Saloon*
- 8/15 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest 2026*
Vana: The Lady in Red Tour 2026
Hailing from New Zealand, Vana is a genre-bending artist who plays with darker themes and is not ashamed to show her teeth. She runs the gamut from synthpop to rock, to early emo and trap metal, and has left an indelible mark on the scene.
Now, she’s bringing her “The Lady in Red” headlining tour to North America. This 31-date trek boasts special guests Deadlands, Cloudyfield, and RedHook. Tickets are on sale at vanamusicofficial.com!
- 4/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
- 4/18 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
- 4/19 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
- 4/21 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
- 4/22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
- 4/23 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
- 4/25 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
- 4/26 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
- 4/28 – Toronto, ON – The Mod Club
- 4/29 – Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s
- 5/1 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
- 5/2 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
- 5/3 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
- 5/5 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar
- 5/7 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
- 5/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand @ The Complex
- 5/10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
- 5/12 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
- 5/13 – Portland, OR – South Hawthorne Waterfront Park
- 5/15 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
- 5/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre
- 5/17 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Parish
- 5/19 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
- 5/21 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- 5/22 – Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut
- 5/23 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles Deep Ellum
- 5/26 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
- 5/28 – Allentown, PA – Arrow
- 5/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
- 5/30 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall at 224
- 6/1 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
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