Released: March 11, 2026
Originally performed by British new wave pop band Visage.
symphonic metal
Female-Fronted Friday: Anaria
When: 2011
Where: New England
Genre: Rock/Symphonic Metal
FFO: Nightwish, Edge of Paradise, Within Temptation
Having existed in some form or fashion since 2011, Anaria currently consists of vocalist Jessica Mercy, guitarists Sergio Salvucci and Dan Spinney, bassist Matt Frotten, and drummer Johnathan Jena. The band is genre-defying, but the most prevalent elements in their music are symphonic metal, modern rock, and cinematic scoring, with a sprinkling of pop.
Anaria has released five full-length albums – Ancestors (2014), Seasons of the Mind, Vol. 1: Inception (2015), Exile (2020), Holding Cell (2024), and Between Loving and Dying (2026). Their latest single, “From the Dark,” hit streaming platforms back in March. All of their audio, video, and photo production is done in-house, as Sergio and Jessica have built their own production company. Jessica also doubles as a freelance singer/songwriter.
To learn more about Anaria, or to simply keep up with their various goings-on, follow them on all the usual socials/streaming services!
“From the Dark”
“Chasing Shadows”
“Awaken”
“Wings of a Butterfly” (HIM cover)
Motionless in White: The Sweat and Blood Tour 2026
Metalcore act Motionless in White has announced a summer 2026 run with Lorna Shore, Fit For a King, and Static Dress. The Sweat and Blood Tour kicks off July 14th in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Tickets and VIP still available at motionlessinwhite.net!
- 7/14 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
- 7/16 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
- 7/18 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
- 7/19 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2026
- 7/21 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
- 7/22 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- 7/24 – Irving, TX – Toyota Music Factory
- 7/25 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- 7/26 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
- 7/28 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
- 7/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- 7/31 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
- 8/1 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
- 8/4 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
- 8/5 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
- 8/7 – Sandy, UT – America First Field
- 8/9 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- 8/11 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre
- 8/12 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
- 8/14 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
- 8/15 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [5/4 – 5/10]
Avatar: Don’t Go in the Forest Tour 2026
Swedish heavy metal outfit Avatar is kicking off the Don’t Go in the Forest Tour this April. This spring U.S. run boasts support from Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul, and is making stops in Sacramento, Atlanta, Hampton Beach, and everywhere in between. Tickets are moving fast, so hurry to avatarmetal.com!
- 4/16 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
- 4/17 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
- 4/19 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
- 4/20 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
- 4/22 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
- 4/23 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
- 4/25 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
- 4/26 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
- 4/28 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
- 4/29 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
- 4/30 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- 5/1 – Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Club Stage
- 5/2 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
- 5/4 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
- 5/5 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
- 5/6 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
- 5/7 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
- 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
- 5/10 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
- 5/12 – Richmond, VA – The National
- 5/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
- 5/15 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
- 5/16 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
- 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
- 5/19 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- 5/20 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
* Festival; Avatar only
The Hu and Apocalyptica Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Dates
Mongolian folk metal band The Hu is teaming up with Finnish symphonic metal trio Apocalyptica for a North American tour this May/June. The brief run boasts Finnish rockers The Rasmus as support. Tickets are available at thehuofficial.com!
Shadow of Intent: Imperium Delirium North American Tour 2026
Shadow of Intent has shared North American dates for spring 2026. Angelmaker, Mental Cruelty, and Synestia will be support on this run. Tickets are available at shadowofintent.com!
- 4/23 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
- 4/24 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
- 4/26 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
- 4/27 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
- 4/28 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
- 4/30 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
- 5/1 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
- 5/2 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
- 5/4 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
- 5/5 – Lubbock, TX – The Garden
- 5/6 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
- 5/8 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
- 5/9 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
- 5/10 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
- 5/11 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre, Funhouse, & Café
- 5/12 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
- 5/14 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
- 5/15 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
- 5/16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
- 5/17 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
- 5/19 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
- 5/20 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
Ice Nine Kills Shares Spring 2025 Dates
Horror-inspired metal outfit Ice Nine Kills has a lot of their plate this spring. Having already booked dates supporting Metallica, the band has now scheduled The Silver Scream-A-Thon Tour, in which they will be playing two nights in each city. Night one will feature The Silver Scream in its entirety, while the second evening will be dedicated to the entire The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood record. Support for night one will be The Word Alive, The Funeral Portrait, and Melrose Avenue. The opening acts for night two will be Hail the Sun, Tx2, and Dark Divine.
Tickets are on sale at iceninekills.com!
- 4/26 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre*
- 4/30 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
- 5/1 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
- 5/3 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium*
- 5/6 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
- 5/7 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
- 5/9 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
- 5/10 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
- 5/11 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival 2025+
- 5/13 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
- 5/14 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
- 5/18 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
- 5/19 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
- 5/20 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- 5/21 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- 5/23 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field*
- 5/24 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theater
- 5/25 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theater
- 5/29 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
- 5/30 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
- 6/1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
- 6/2 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
- 6/4 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
- 6/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
- 6/6 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium*
- 6/8 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
- 6/9 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
- 6/11 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
- 6/12 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
- 6/20 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium*
- 6/27 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High*
* Supporting Metallica
+ Festival appearance
Josey Scott Shares Dates For The “Nu Metal Revival” Tour 2025
Josey Scott, the original voice of Saliva, has announced the “Nu Metal Revival” tour in early 2025. Rounding out this mid-winter/early spring run of nostalgia will be fellow nu metal vets Hed P.E., Adema, and Flaw, and as an added bonus, special guests Core and Makes My Blood Dance will be joining in on select dates. Tickets and VIP can be purchased at joseyscottrocks.com! (You can also find tickets via the venues’ official sites.)
Josey Scott has promised there are more dates to come, so keep an eye out for updates on my page or any of the bands’ socials.
- 2/20 – Bartonville, IL – Backroads Saloon^
- 2/21 – East Moline, IL – Rust Belt^
- 2/22 – Pittsburg, KS – Kansas Crossing Casino^
- 2/24 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine (Josey Scott, Adema, and Core only!)
- 2/25 – Lincoln, NE – Royal Grove^
- 2/26 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios^
- 2/28 – Ringle, WI – Q & Z Expo Center^
- 3/1 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater^
- 3/2 – Joliet, IL – The Forge^
- 3/4 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero^
- 3/5 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans Live^
- 3/7 – Worcester, MA – Off the Rails^
- 3/8 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s^
- 3/9 – Sabbatus, ME – Mixers^
- 3/12 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge^
- 3/13 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs^
- 3/14 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note^
- 3/15 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop^
- 3/16 – Chicago, IL – WC Social Club^
- 3/18 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819^
- 3/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – Banyan Live*
- 3/21 – Mt. Dora, FL – Mt. Dora Music Hall*
- 3/22 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug*
- 3/23 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly*
- 3/24 – Destin, FL – Club LA*
- 3/26 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown*
- 3/27 – Kyle, TX – The Railhouse*
- 3/28 – Tyler, TX – True Vine Brewing Co.*
- 3/29 – Fort Worth, TX – Rail Club*
Note: Hed P.E. and Flaw will be playing at Oriental Theater in Denver, Colorado, on 2/24.
^ with Core
* with Makes My Blood Dance
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