Metal music

Elliott Rubin Premieres Official Video for “Posessed”

October 15, 2026 — Leave a comment

Rock/metal artist Elliott Rubin has unleashed a new track entitled “Posessed,” as well as its accompanying video. The song will appear on his upcoming album, Send Hell. (Release date TBA.)

You can keep up with all things Elliott Rubin by visiting the links below! And check out the video for “Posessed.”

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 2026

October 12, 2026 — Leave a comment

Power metal veterans DragonForce are touring North America this fall to mark the 20 year anniversary of their third studio album, Inhuman Rampage. Kicking off November 13th in San Diego, this 22-date run features support from Finnish folk metal outfit Ensiferum and Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire.

Tickets: dragonforce.com

  • 11/13 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
  • 11/14 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
  • 11/15 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 11/17 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
  • 11/18 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 11/20 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Gear Shop
  • 11/21 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
  • 11/22 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
  • 11/24 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 11/25 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 11/27 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 11/28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • 11/29 – New York City, NY – Palladium Time Square
  • 12/1 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 12/2 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 12/4 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
  • 12/6 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
  • 12/8 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 12/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 12/11 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 12/12 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theater
  • 12/13 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [10/5 – 10/11]

October 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

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Motionless in White Announces Fall 2026 Dates with Dayseeker, The Devil Wears Prada, and Dark Divine

October 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

Motionless in White is kicking off The Sweat and Blood Tour on October 30th. These fourteen dates boast special guests Dayseeker, The Devil Wears Prada, and Dark Divine. Tickets and VIP are still on sale at motionlessinwhite.net!

  • 10/30 – Worcester, MA – DCU Center
  • 10/31 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena*
  • 11/3 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
  • 11/4 – Savannah, GA – Port Wentworth Amphitheatre
  • 11/5 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
  • 11/7 – Nashville, TN – The Truth
  • 11/8 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena
  • 11/10 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
  • 11/11 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha
  • 11/13 – Milwaukee, WI – FiServ Forum
  • 11/15 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena
  • 11/18 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
  • 11/19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
  • 11/20 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

* Apocalypse Fest 2026

Demon Hunter: Storm the Gates of Hell 20 Year Anniversary Tour

October 5, 2026 — Leave a comment

Christian metal outfit Demon Hunter has announced October dates alongside Wolves at the Gate and Bloodlines. This tour is in celebration of their fourth studio album, Storm the Gates of Hell. The record will be performed in its entirety, and the set list will also include songs spanning Demon Hunter’s career between 2002 and 2005. Tickets and VIP are still on sale at demonhunter.net!

  • 10/7 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 10/8 – Springfield, MO – The Regency Live
  • 10/9 – Dallas, TX – AM/FM
  • 10/10 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
  • 10/11 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
  • 10/12 – Albuquerque, NM – The Historic El Rey Theater
  • 10/13 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 10/14 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
  • 10/15 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 10/16 – Fresno, CA – Strummer’s
  • 10/17 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 10/19 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
  • 10/20 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
  • 10/21 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 10/22 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 10/23 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
  • 10/24 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 10/25 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
  • 10/27 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
  • 10/28 – West Chicago, IL – The WC Social Club
  • 10/29 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

Flaw Shares Late 2026/Early 2027 Dates

October 5, 2026 — Leave a comment

Nu metal act Flaw has announced a few more shows to round out 2026 and two dates in January 2027. Tickets for most of these can be found at flawband.com! I’ll link the ticket pages for the rest.

Fall 2026

  • 10/21 – Bristol, TN – The Stockyard [Tickets]
  • 10/23 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Company
  • 10/24 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug
  • 10/25 – Jacksonville, FL – Eclipse
  • 10/27 – Murfreesboro, TN – Hop Springs
  • 11/11 – Lynchburg, VA – Super Rad Arcade [Tickets]
  • 11/12 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 11/13 – Newark, DE – Halftime [Tickets]
  • 11/14 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s [Tickets]
  • 11/15 – Scranton, PA – The Ritz Theater [Tickets]

Winter 2027

(These two shows don’t have tickets available yet.)

  • 1/21 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester
  • 1/23 – Fort Wayne, IN – Grand Summit Hall