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Weedeater Announce Additional Dates to 2026 U.S. Fall Tour

Posted on July 31, 2026

This fall, weed metal founders Weedeater are hitting the road in a cloud of sludgy smoke with their buds in Zeke, Royal Thunder and Yes Ma’am. To pour more Evan Williams into their gas tank, today, the Cape Fear, North Carolina band are announcing three new dates to their upcoming U.S. Tour. Come October, they will now roll through Minneapolis, Minnesota, Charlottesville, Virginia and Savannah, Georgia.

Savage Lands and Brutal Assault Announce Partnership

Posted on July 30, 2026

After witnessing the threat of deforestation first-hand in Costa Rica, Sylvain Demercastel and Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren started Savage Lands, the world’s first environmental non-profit powered by the metal community. The 501 (c) (3) organization has led biodiversity initiatives around the globe while partnering with members of Metallica, Gojira, Alissa White-Gluz and Heilung, as well as other organizations like Hellfest and the Jane Goodall Institute.

Miscreance Reach Peak Tech-Trash on “Oracle’s Rift”

Posted on July 15, 2026

When they first crawled forth from Italy’s underground four years ago, Miscreance were likened to Death, Sadus, Voivod and other immortal beings from the alternate timeline that is the history of extreme metal. But on the band’s upcoming second album, they deliver a mind-altering experience that’s far from just another blast from the past.

Anciients Announce Canadian Summer Tour Dates

Posted on July 13, 2026

Hot off a giant coast-to-coast Canadian tour with Cancer Bats, Anciients are hitting the country’s coasts hard this summer. The heavy, heady and heartfelt progressive metal band are playing shows in Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City around headlining Mosh the Rock and their appearance at Progstorm. Joining the Vancouver natives for this run are Unreqvited, Dawn of Ouroboros, Exist and Grey Lotus.

Weedeater Announce 2026 U.S. Fall Tour

Posted on July 10, 2026

After lighting up the ol’ dusty trail with Conan and Telekinetic Yeti, Weedeater are re-upping with a fresh supply of U.S. tour dates. This fall, the Cape Fear Legends will smoke stages from coast to coast with their buds in Zeke, Royal Thunder and Yes Ma’am.