vianova continue their unstoppable rise with the release of their brand-new single and collaboration 'Oh No (Ando San Remix).' Following a breakthrough year that firmly established them as one of the most exciting new forces in heavy music, the band now push their sound into fresh territory with a bold and modern reinterpretation of one of their standout tracks.

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/vianova

The Ando San Remix injects 'Oh No' with a new pulse, blending vianova’s trademark heaviness and emotional intensity with electronic textures and club-driven energy, while preserving the raw impact that has fueled the band’s rapid ascent. The result is a dynamic crossover moment that highlights vianova’s openness to experimentation and their instinct for forward-thinking collaborations.

vianova’s momentum has been nothing short of explosive. Their debut album has already amassed over 10.5 million streams worldwide, resonating deeply within the modern metalcore scene and far beyond. Capping off this breakout run, the band were recently honored with the Nik Nocturnal Award for Best Breakthrough Band of 2025, a milestone that underlines their growing influence and visibility on an international level.

With 'Oh No (Ando San Remix),'” vianova once again prove that they are not content to stand still. Confident, ambitious, and constantly evolving, the band continue to redefine what modern metalcore can sound like – and their trajectory shows no signs of slowing down.


Catch the band live in 2026:
01.02 Cardiff — We Are One Festival
02.02 Blackpool — Bootleg Social (with Shields)
04.02 Glasgow — Garage Attic (with Shields)
05.02 Newcastle — Zerox (with Shields)
06.02 Birmingham — Asylum 2 (with Shields)
07.02 Brighton — Life Is Music Festival
01.04 Lyon — La Rayonne
02.04 Six-Fours — Espace Malraux
03.04 Tours — Le Bateau Ivre
04.04 Paris — La Cigale
05.04 Nantes — Le Ferrailleur *
07.04 Manchester — Academy 3
08.04 London — The Dome
09.04 Lille — The Black Lab
10.04 Haarlem — Patronaat
11.04 Dortmund — JunkYard
12.04 Berlin — Columbia Theater
14.04 Munich — Backstage Halle
15.04 Vienna — Flex
16.04 Esslingen — Komma
17.04 Aarau — Kiff
18.04 Durbuy — Rock Festival
19.04 Audincourt — Le Moloco

vianova online:
https://www.instagram.com/vianova.band/

California’s hardcore heavyweights Lionheart push their current reign even further and now unleash their brand-new single 'Salt The Earth.' Building on the massive momentum of their recent run – from the comeback strike 'Bulletproof,' through the pit-igniting 'Roll Call,' the explosive 'Death Grip' featuring Kevin Skaff of A Day To Remember, and last week’s powerful title track 'Valley Of Death II' – the Oakland kings make it unmistakably clear that this new era is firing on all cylinders.

With 'Salt The Earth,' Lionheart deliver another uncompromising statement, driven by crushing grooves, merciless riffs, and commanding gang shouts that hit with absolute authority. The new single perfectly continues the band’s unstoppable streak and underlines why the response to their recent releases has been nothing short of overwhelming. One track after another, Lionheart prove that they have fully reclaimed their position at the top of modern hardcore.

With pre-orders for the new album already in full swing, Lionheart continue their unstoppable run toward the release of Valley Of Death II, set to drop on 9th January 2026 via Arising Empire. The record marks the long-awaited sequel to their 2019 fan-favourite and promises a darker, more aggressive, and uncompromising chapter in the band’s career.

To complete this massive new era, Lionheart will return to Europe in January 2026 for a huge headline tour, joined by Madball, Gideon, and Slope. With 'Bulletproof' igniting the start and 'Roll Call' now following immediately, Lionheart make one thing crystal clear: this next chapter is already in full attack mode.
 
Catch the band live:
09.01.26 – Germany, Münster – Skaters Palace
10.01.26 – Germany, Leipzig – Haus Auensee
11.01.26 – Germany, Berlin – Astra
12.01.26 – Czech Republic, Prague – Lucerna Music
13.01.26 – Austria, Vienna – SiMM City
14.01.26 – Germany, Nürnberg – Z-Bau
15.01.26 – Germany, Munich – Tonhalle
16.01.26 – Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.01.26 – Switzerland, Solothurn – Kofmehl
18.01.26 – France, Paris – Bataclan
20.01.26 – Netherlands, Tilburg – 013
21.01.26 – Germany, Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
22.01.26 – Germany, Bremen – Modernes
23.01.26 – Germany, Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
24.01.26 – Belgium, Antwerp – Trix

Lionheart online:
https://www.instagram.com/lionheartca
https://www.facebook.com/lionheartca
https://www.tiktok.com/@lionheartca

German metalcore force Doomcrusher continue their rapid ascent with the release of their brand-new single 'Odyssey.' Forged in an atmosphere shaped by uncertainty and upheaval, the project was created with a clear purpose: to push against stagnation and channel heaviness into something powerful, focused, and forward-moving.

Listen here: https://arisingempire.com/doomcrusher

Founded by Andy Posdziech (Any Given Day) alongside Jean Bormann (Rage), Marv Kinkel, and Rob Lee, Doomcrusher combine stomping, heavy mid-tempo industrial riffs with uncompromising guttural vocals that resolve into expansive, uplifting hooks. Layered electronic elements add depth and tension, creating a modern metalcore sound that feels both massive and controlled while staying firmly rooted in metal’s foundations.

With 'Odyssey,' Doomcrusher take their next decisive step, expanding their sonic scope while maintaining the crushing intensity that has defined the project from the start. Following the strong response to their first releases 'Breakout,' 'Reflect,' and 'Adrenaline' featuring Any Given Day, the band have already surpassed 1.2 million streams worldwide with only three singles – a remarkable foundation for a project still in its early stages.

Driven by a clear artistic vision and an uncompromising approach, Doomcrusher are not simply adding another chapter to their story with 'Odyssey' – they are continuing a deliberate exploration of modern heavy music, proving that intensity, atmosphere, and ambition can coexist at full force.

Doomcrusher online:
https://www.instagram.com/doomcrusher.official

Somewhere between the deadlines, the radio plugging and the gently ruined livers, Hold Tight quietly turned 15 this year.

Fifteen years of championing the loud, the strange, the beautiful, the underrated and the downright unhinged, while somehow becoming a genuinely respected (we hope), internationally operating music marketing agency in the process.

Founded in 2010 as Hold Tight! PR (originally the PR arm of Basick Records), what began as a scrappy idea has grown into a multi faceted music publicity and marketing company working across print, online, radio, digital, social media and now broadcast. And we did it all whilst having fun and building a solid team of some of the best in the business.

Over the years we’ve championed tech metal scientists, dark pop shapeshifters, indie dreamers, black metal nihilists and the many, many artists who insisted on wearing masks as an ‘original’ idea. We’ve promoted dwarves, goblins, Eurovision hopefuls, wolves, pirates, Star Wars lookalikes, a Sleep Token and a Hey Duggee-themed metal band alongside some very serious acts. And yet somehow none of this is still the weirdest part of the job.

Hold Tight began where the best (and worst) ideas begin, in a bar with two friends (James Monteith and Nathan ‘Barley’ Phillips) and one idealistic business plan. It became three friends almost immediately because Lisa Coverdale has a rare talent for materialising wherever chaos is brewing and confidently declaring herself management. Armed with a modest bank loan and an entirely immodest belief that great bands deserve to be heard, we clawed our way out of the murky depths of tech metal PR and into something far bigger than the bar tab that inspired it.

The early days were scrappy. When the team looks back now, the memories span the full spectrum of absurdity. One intern walked in on day one to find another agency we shared office space with being actively raided by the police. A welcome no onboarding manual could ever prepare you for.

Another, Matt Benton, who joined us as an intern in 2014 and is now a director, proved that Hold Tight career progression works a bit like natural selection, adapt, endure and eventually you’re in charge. His first month was spent learning the essentials of PR (press releases, admin, polite pestering) and designing necrophiliac themed dildos for a marketing campaign. As you do.

And yet despite the madness, people stayed.

Hannah Gillicker joined us as an intern in 2014 and now heads up her own arm of the business, Hold Tight Broadcast, our dedicated radio and TV plugging division, built to take artists far beyond playlists and into national broadcast spaces. She says she instantly felt like part of the family, even if her initiation involved some “questionable videos” (HR says they were absolutely fine).

In 2019 Darren Gosling joined and brought his digital marketing skills to Hold Tight, which led to our first full rebranding as a music PR and marketing agency in 2020. Although Darren sadly (we’re still not over it) moved on in 2025, his legacy remains and continues to evolve with James Hingle now at the helm.

James Hingle, first with us as an intern in 2014, returned after an 11-year sabbatical to work on our social media and digital marketing side, because apparently the gravitational pull of Hold Tight is strong enough to bend time. He described it simply as “coming home”. We love that.

Our newest colleague, Lydia Hoyle, joined in 2025 from Virgin Music to work alongside Hannah leading Hold Tight Broadcast. She says she’d always thought of Hold Tight as “an awesome and lovely team who are passionate about the music they work with and who work hard to get the best possible results. Also always a laugh too, which is very important.”

Ask what makes Hold Tight different from other agencies and James Monteith, founder, van‑lifer and resident expert on nuns, will usually mutter, “Other agencies wouldn’t employ me.” He’s not wrong. There may not be a journalist left on earth whom James hasn’t traumatised, charmed or (infamously) been sick on at least once along the way.

But the truth is bigger than that. We didn’t start with ex‑major pedigree or a cushy hand me down client list. Just enthusiasm, stupidity, relentless graft, one scary Scottish woman and a conviction that underrated bands deserve the same megaphone as anyone else.

From those humble beginnings, Hold Tight has grown into a genuinely international operation working with an impressive roster of clients and some of the biggest labels in the business. We now operate across print, online, radio, digital marketing, social strategy and full 360° campaign planning, plus TV through Hold Tight Broadcast. We expanded our global reach further in 2024 with the launch of Hold Tight Europe from a dedicated Netherlands based office headed up by Jessica Otten, allowing us to support artists across multiple territories with local expertise.

Along the way we’ve helped artists land national magazine covers, created viral memes, supported artists through their rise to play prestigious events such as headlining gigs at Wembley, main stage Download Festival appearances, Maida Vale debuts, Audiotree sessions and first appearances at the BBC. We’ve broken bands, built careers and once… launched a dildo line nobody asked for but nobody has forgotten… and along the way added a buttplug here and nipple glitter there… all whilst meeting the King. We created a stunning viral moment for Danny Wimmer’s Aftershock Festival via a Pentagram meme. We’ve watched artists like Sleep Token, Jinjer and Orbit Culture grow from humble beginnings to be leading lights on the world stage and somehow lived to tell the tale. And we’re not done yet.

Fifteen years in, we’re still weird. Still loud. We’re still here because of the people around us, the friends at the many offices we’ve haunted (special shoutout to BSI), our longstanding clients, every journalist who replied instead of deleting the email, every editor who indulged our stranger ideas, every band who trusted us and every colleague whose first day wasn’t their last. We also want to give hugs to the other magnificent PR agencies haunting our little corner of the world, the good ones, the ones with actual souls still rattling around inside them. And Simon Glacken at For The Lost PR, who often feels like he should already be working at Hold Tight, spiritually if not contractually. Sadly, a very real cease and desist suggests we stop manifesting this outcome, so for now we’ll admire him from the shadows and pretend this isn’t a fixation.

Thank you for supporting us, tolerating us and working with us.

We also want to thank every intern and team member who have been part of the Hold Tight journey along the way, including Darren Gosling whom we mentioned before, a piece of our heart will always be with you 🤣, Taran Plouzané, Paul Sellier, Jazmin L’Amy, Laura Herbert, Tess Hofer, David Perkins, Jess Tagliani, Dan Walton, Charlotte Birtles, Flo Pautet and Steph Knight. Huge apologies if we’ve missed your name, please know it was accidental, not personal.

We’d also like to thank Barley, without whom absolutely none of this nonsense would have survived long enough to become a real thing. Barley has since flown the nest and ascended to the next chapter of his life, where he now reigns as Head of A&R, Europe at Nuclear Blast / SharpTone Records. A genuinely rare soul in an increasingly feral industry, we’re endlessly proud of everything you do and quietly, sincerely hope we’re still doing the kind of work that makes you nod approvingly from afar.

Here’s to the next fifteen years of chaos, unchecked expansion, capes, questionable life choices, Jerry Ewing shouting ‘THAT’S NOT PROG!’ at us and pushing music out into the world that’s loud enough to justify all of it. Thanks for sticking with us.

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson

Photo Credit: Napalm Records

FEUERSCHWANZ and LORD OF THE LOST are bringing live energy to the Christmas period with a new version of their shared song, 'Lords Of Fyre'. The powerful live rendition of the 2024 hit single was recorded at the closing show of their impressive co-headline tour, also named LORDS OF FYRE, in Düsseldorf, Germany in October of 2025. The crowd’s enthusiasm adds to the single that connected two of Germany’s biggest metal bands shortly after the releases of their successful albums, Knightclub (#2 on the Official German Album Charts) and OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 (#3 on the Official German Album Charts). Both albums were released in August and both featured the studio version of 'Lords Of Fyre'. LORD OF THE LOST have even followed up with another album since: OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 was revealed just last week, again via Napalm Records.
 
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/0mgmV0gsSQc

FEUERSCHWANZ and LORD OF THE LOST on 'Lords Of Fyre':
“'LORDS OF FYRE' – the anthem of friendship between two bands, forged on stage and now unleashed in an epic live version!

Their co-headline tour might be over, but both FEUERSCHWANZ and LORD OF THE LOST are headed for the road again soon. FEUERSCHWANZ are starting their “Knightclub Tour” in March, taking it to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Poland, supported by Miracle Of Sound. In April, they will be playing shows in Latin America, igniting the medieval metal fire in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina, before returning for the festival summer to play Europe’s biggest stages. LORD OF THE LOST are headed to North America for their “Dark Winter Tour” in January and February, and will also be playing Australia before their “TOVR NOIR” takes them all the way through Europe in the spring. After the 2026 festival season, LORD OF THE LOST will take a break from touring for at least a year to focus on new creative projects within the band and songwriting.

Lord Of The Lostare:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Class Grenayde – Bass
Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion, Guitar
Niklas Kahl – Drums

Lord Of The Lostonline:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok 
Napalm Records 

Photo Credit: Matteo Vdiva Fabbiani for VD Pictures

POWERWOLF offer another glimpse into their upcoming live album, Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle), out 27th February 2026 via Napalm Records. 'Alive or Undead', first released on the bombastic Call Of The Wild (2021), perfectly captures the unparalleled live atmosphere created by this leading metal band. Filled with opulent production, striking creativity, and infectious interaction with the audience, this new live version of 'Alive or Undead' is more proof of POWERWOLF’s top position in the scene. Filmed in Munich during a sold-out show of the Wolfsnächte Tour in 2024, POWERWOLF prove once more that they are an unmatched force.

Watch the video for 'Live or Undead' here: https://youtu.be/tDrLWEJpcW4

Pre-order Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle) here: https://lnk.to/PW-WildliveAtOlympiahalle

POWERWOLF comment on Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle): “We always knew that no words or short recap videos could truly capture what we experienced together during the Wolfsnächte 2024 tour. Every night was its own kind of magic – still, we wanted to find a way to hold on to those memories and share them in the most powerful way possible. That’s why we decided to record the full, massive, sold-out show at the Olympiahalle in Munich – to preserve just a piece of what we all felt on this tour. Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle) is more than a live release. It’s a tribute and manifestation to the moments we created together.”

Just one day after the release of their spectacular new live album Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle), POWERWOLF will raise the banners high once more and conquer Europe during their Wake Up The Wicked Tour, which includes their first show at the legendary OVO Arena Wembley for an exclusive United Kingdom show – a night destined to go down in metal history. The show will be opened by Hammerfall and Wind Rose.

Exclusive United Kingdom show 2026:
07.03.26 UK – London / OVO Arena Wembley

POWERWOLF are already confirmed to return to some of the biggest metal festivals next summer, including headlining the monumental Wacken Open Air.

What began as an unconventional project in 2004 has since evolved into one of the most successful metal phenomena worldwide. Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle) documents POWERWOLF’s unrelenting rise to the top, showcasing a performance that goes far beyond a metal concert. From a fire-breathing church organ and thunderous pyro spectacles to dark, operetta-like storytelling and rousing crowd interaction, this show is pure heavy metal theater at its finest. Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle) is an absolute must-have for every music lover. It will be available in multiple formats including Blu-Ray, DVD, CD and Vinyl as well as a Deluxe Boxset, Earbook, Mediabook, and several other Collector's Editions, featuring exclusive bonus content.
 
On Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle), each song is visually reimagined with a changing digital stage set, timed effects, and theatrical elements: monks with torches, falling snow on a burning piano, and a fiery execution scene that rivals shock rock’s greatest icons. Classics like 'Army Of The Night', 'Amen & Attack', 'Armata Strigoi', and 'Demons Are a Girl’s Best Friend' come alive in larger-than-life arrangements, while emotional highlights like 'Alive or Undead' bring the audience to tears. The interplay between frontman Attila Dorn and organist Falk Maria Schlegel turns every moment into an unforgettable ritual.

Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle) is more than just a celebration of past triumphs – it marks the beginning of a powerful new chapter in the band’s unstoppable journey. POWERWOLF have long transcended genre boundaries – their shows are cult-like celebrations of metal, emotion, and art. With Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle), they once again prove that what they create is beyond music – it is religion.

POWERWOLF are:
Attila Dorn – vocals
Falk Maria Schlegel – organ
Charles Greywolf – guitar
Matthew Greywolf – guitar

More Info:
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NAPALM RECORDS

Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle) will be available in the following formats:
- 4-LP Vinyl Box Marbled Sun Yellow/Red: 2-LP Gatefold (Live at Olympiahalle) + 2-LP Gatefold (Live in Oberhausen 2022) - Napalm Records Mailorder Only (strictly limited)
- 2-LP Gatefold Silver (Live at Olympiahalle) – Napalm Records Mailorder Only (strictly limited)
- 1 x Blu-ray + 1 x DVD + 2-CD Mediabook (48p) (Live at Olympiahalle)
- 2-CD Digipac (24p) (Live at Olympiahalle)
- 2-LP Gatefold BLACK (Live at Olympiahalle)
- 1 x Blu-ray + 1 x DVD + 4-CD Earbook (96p) ( Live at Olympiahalle + Live in Oberhausen 2022)
- Digital Album

Photo Credit: Tunde Valiszka

Inspired by a famous monologue from legendary 80s blockbuster Blade Runner, TAILGUNNER dive into epic songwriting with the second single 'Tears In Rain', taken from their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz, out 6th February 2026 via Napalm Records.

Watch the lyric video for 'Tears In Rain' here: https://youtu.be/UeD-9pah4fQ

Pre-order Midnight Blitz here: https://lnk.to/TailgunnerMidnightBlitz/napalmrecords

Named after a phrase the movie’s antagonist, Roy Batty, uses in his last words, 'Tears In Rain' showcases TAILGUNNER frontman Craig Cairns’ broad vocal skills and the band’s ability to deliver huge, infectious choruses. No wonder the young British band even got heavy metal legend K. K. Downing himself on board as producer. 'Tears In Rain'– contrary to the original movie quote – will definitely not be lost in time.
 
TAILGUNNER comment on 'Tears In Rain': “‘Lost in time, like tears in rain…’ The most iconic monologue in cinematic history, and one of most legendary on-screen moments of the 80s. Blade Runner has been a focal point throughout writing our new album, and none more so than here, on our new single ‘Tears in Rain’. Carrying a chorus for the ages, this is a track we can’t wait to take out on the road and have you sing with us, deep into the night. Made for those moments where the light fades and things get that little more epic, ‘Tears in Rain’ is an all-time anthem, here for the modern day.”

TAILGUNNER unleash their second album, Midnight Blitz on 6th February 2026 via Napalm Records. Bursting onto the scene in 2022, their sophomore work draws heavily from classic British heavy metal, but just like those influences, the band are determined to push forward. Always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with - pure heavy metal. In an astonishingly short time, the emerging British heavy metal talent have found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce the upcoming album, Midnight Blitz.

Midnight Blitz is classic Heavy Metal without being pastiche. This is a band for the here and now – not just worshipping at the altar, but determined to stand upon it as the Metal Gods of a whole new generation of headbangers. TAILGUNNER prove their skills effortlessly, carving themselves out as Heavy Metal’s future and grabbing the torch from the legends themselves. Catchy hooks, killer riffs, and appealing to every heavy metal fan – join K.K. Downing and discover your new heroes now.
 
TAILGUNNER comment on new album Midnight Blitz: “Like phantoms of the clouds, the Midnight Blitz screams silently through the air. Descending on their prey, a Heavy Metal militia striking at the speed of sound. Only blood can run! Whilst touring our debut album, we were described by one roadie as ‘The bastard child of Maiden & Priest’ and that became the ethos for our new album Midnight Blitz. Just like our fore bearers, we are determined to push forward, always crafting our sound and building on what we have, whilst never compromising on what we started with – Pure Heavy Metal! We are not just worshipping at the altar of those who have gone before, but determined to stand upon it and be the heroes for a whole new generation! We played over 100 shows touring our debut album, sharing the stages with some of the most legendary names in Metal while paying our dues in blood, sweat, tears and endless nights out on the road. Everything we learned is on display here, packed into 10 tracks in what we feel can be a true, essential TAILGUNNER album. Produced by none other than the Metal guitar God K.K. Downing, working closely with K.K. during this entire process has been the ride of a lifetime and you can hear those touches of a bonafide Metal God throughout this album!”

Catch TAILGUNNER live in 2026:
30.01.26 UK - Trecco Bay, Wales / Planet Rock Winters End Festival

Tour support for Fozzy’s Eyes On You tour:

06.02.26 EN – Brighton, England / Chalk
07.02.26 EN – Margate, England / Dreamland
08.02.26 EN – Manchester, England / The Ritz
10.02.26 EN – Norwich, England / Epic Studios
11.02.26 EN – Bradford, England / Nightrain
13.02.26 EN – Nottingham, England / Rock City
14.02.26 SC – Glasgow, Scotland / TV Studios
15.02.26 EN – Newcastle, England / Boiler Shop
17.02.26 WL – Cardiff, Wales / Tramshed
18.02.26 EN – Torquay, England / The Foundry
19.02.26 EN – Southampton, England / The 1865
20.02.26 EN – London, England / Electric Ballroom
21.02.26 EN – Wolverhampton, England / KK’s Steel Mill
 
UK festivals:
13.06.26 UK - Donington Park / Download Festival
05.09.26 UK - Coventry / Hella Rock Festival (Coventry Empire)
 
TAILGUNNER are:
Craig Carns - Vocals
Rhea Thompson - Lead Guitar:
Zach Salvini - Lead Guitar
Bones - Bass Guitar
Eddie Mariotti - Drums 
 
TAILGUNNER online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM

Track list:

1. Midnight Blitz
2. Tears In Rain
3. Follow Me In Death
4. Dead Until Dark
5. Barren Lands And Seas Of Red
6. War In Heaven
7. Blood Sacrifice
8. Night Raids
9. Eye Of The Storm
10. Eulogy

Midnight Blitz will be available in the following formats:
-1LP Gatefold Splatter CRISTALLO/RED, SKYBLUE – strictly limited to 300 copies
-1LP Gatefold Splatter Dark Night Blue – strictly limited to 300 copies
-1LP Gatefold Translucent Red
-1LP Gatefold Translucent Blue - available in the UK only
-Digipack & Shirt Bundle
-Music Cassette grey – strictly limited to 100 copies 
-6 Page Digipack
-Digital Album

The award-winning, genre-busting RADAR Festival has unveiled another raft of world-beating bands for its 2026 lineup, to join the previously announced Animals As Leaders (UK festival exclusive), The Pineapple Thief and Northlane.

Headlining RADAR's Friday will be Australian deathcore heavyweights Thy Art Is Murder for a UK festival exclusive, supported by Chelsea Grin (UK festival exclusive) - marking RADAR's heaviest ever day. On Saturday, the festival is headlined by Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred - and Sunday sees a much anticipated, emotional return for Australian proggers Voyager (UK festival exclusive).

Full list of bands announced today:

Skindred 
Thy Art Is Murder
Chelsea Grin
Voyager
Vianova
Graphic Nature 
Pintglass 
Ghost Iris
CLT DRP
Royal Sorrow
Sixth Wonder
Rozemary 
Maebe

Tickets are available from: www.radarfestival.co.uk/tickets

Full lineup so far: 
Animals As Leaders (UK festival exclusive)
Skindred
Thy Art Is Murder (UK festival exclusive)
Northlane
Protest The Hero (UK festival exclusive)
Voyager (UK festival exclusive)
Chelsea Grin (UK festival exclusive)
The Pineapple Thief
unpeople
Graphic Nature
Vianova
Ten56.
Pintglass
Ghost Iris
CLT DRP
Siamese
Sheoru
Heart Of A Coward
Employed To Serve
Cage Fight
Elwood Stray
Hacktivist
Black Gold
Royal Sorrow
Dali
Ihlo
Benthos
Seething Akira
Rozemary
Luna Kills
Maebe
Eville
Dacara

Co-founder and co-organiser of RADAR, Catherine Jackson-Smith, comments: 

"RADAR 2026 was already a powder keg and now Skindred are the lit match we’ve all been waiting for. One of the most electrifying live bands of the UK scene, they bring unfiltered energy and cheerful mayhem to Manchester and guarantee chaos for your Saturday night entertainment.

"Joining them, Thy Art Is Murder turn up the intensity. This is going to be heavy as all hell and a day that will be as brutal as it is memorable. Chelsea Grin bring their sharpened edges to the stage for a set that has been requested since we began RADAR, and because we love mixing it up, we’re also presenting the heroic Voyager on the same line-up for a masterclass in melody, colour and prog energy. 

"We have a wave of acts that are pushing the scene forwards in every direction: tech-metal ones-to-watch Vianova, the delightfully feral Graphic Nature and the only lads off site you need to entertain you: Pintglass. Add in the crushing precision of Ghost Iris and the rising firepower of Sixth Wonder. Discover Royal Sorrow with us, math-rockers Maebe and baddiecore Rozemary. 

"Beyond the music, RADAR remains the meeting point for creativity, tech and play. Dive into masterclasses, coffee shop chats, discover gear, meet your heroes and head to any of our quiet spaces for a breather. As ever, our no-clash schedule means that you don’t have to choose because you can get it all."

Alongside the acts announced, RADAR's commitment to a musical and gaming paradise continues: their music and gaming market will return. Expected to be wowed by a retro arcade, the best new instruments and music tech, and many more besides. 

Also demonstrating their commitment to new bands, RADAR will continue to donate a portion of ticket sales proceeds to Music Venue Trust and Save Our Scene's Liveline Fund, in order to support grassroots music venues.

More information on RADAR Festival:

RADAR - the UK's most exciting progressive music festival - moved to Manchester for its 2023 edition, the third iteration of the festival.

RADAR pride themselves on providing a first home for the best international artists - previous years have seen Dirty Loops' (2022) and The Callous Daoboys' (2023) first UK shows; it was also the first festival to provide a headline slot for Sleep Token (2023). 

RADAR 2025 saw a stellar headline set from darkwave heavyweight Carpenter Brut and metalcore legends UNDERØATH, alongside some of the hottest talent from the UK and further afield.

Joining this stellar list were RADAR 2024's Friday headliners - synth royalty The Midnight, making their UK festival debut. Accompanying them were Saturday headliners TesseracT, as the UK prog metal titans delivered a special War Of Being album set. Finally, closing the festival on Sunday, modern progressive titans Leprous performed a world-first live, by request fan set. 

RADAR 2023 had Friday headliners Sleep Token joining Periphery (Sunday) and Igorrr (Saturday) among a host of the best from the UK and global progressive underground.

RADAR capped their intensely impressive 2022 by winning the Best New Festival Award at the UK Festival Awards on 6th December in Manchester, and were shortlisted for Best Small Festival and Best Metropolitan Festival at 2023 and 2024's UK Festival Awards.

With their mixture of international talent and confirmed homegrown success, RADAR Festival has already positioned themselves as a champion of forward-thinking, guitar-led progressive music. No genre boundaries, welcome to all, RADAR Festival was launched in 2019 to acclaim, with performances from Animals As Leaders, Agent Fresco, Rolo Tomassi, among others. Following the COVID hiatus, RADAR Festival 2022 expanded to three days with triumphant appearances from Leprous, Haken, Dirty Loops, Plini, Conjurer, Soen and more.

RADAR Festival is all about pushing boundaries - this year introducing fresh genres to the line-up and stages - and this is just the beginning. 

For more information:
Instagram: RDRfestival // Facebook: RDRfestival
Twitter: @RDRfestival // Website: www.radarfestival.co.uk

German metalcore outfit Our Mirage return with their brand-new single 'God Behind Your Eyes,' continuing the band’s steady run of impactful releases. Following the strong reception of their most recent singles, the band once again build on their established sound and sharpen their emotional and sonic identity.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/XUJOnKHImgI

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/ourmirage
 
'God Behind Your Eyes' blends dynamic heaviness with melodic tension, driven by layered guitars, precise rhythms, and a focused vocal performance that sits at the core of the track. The new single reflects Our Mirage’s ability to move between intensity and atmosphere while keeping their songwriting direct and grounded.
 
With growing international attention, extensive touring, and a proven track record across streaming platforms, Our Mirage have firmly established themselves within the modern metalcore landscape. 'God Behind Your Eyes' marks the next step in that trajectory and sets the course for what’s coming next.

Catch the band live:
28.01.26 – Nürnberg, Z-Bau
29.01.26 – A-Wien, Viper Room
30.01.26 – München, Backstage Club
31.01.26 – Frankfurt, Batschkapp
05.02.26 – Hannover, Kulturzentrum Faust
06.02.26 – Hamburg, Molotow
07.02.26 – Göttingen, Musa
11.02.26 – Leipzig, Conne Island
12.02.26 – Berlin, Hole 44
13.02.26 – Münster, Sputnikhalle
14.02.26 – Bremen, Tower
20.02.26 – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann (Club)
21.02.26 – Köln, Essigfabrik
14.03.26 – Essen, Zeche Carl

Our Mirage online:
https://www.instagram.com/ourmirageband
https://www.facebook.com/OurMirageBand