Rockshots Records have officially announced the signing of Italian power metal act Embrace Of Souls , marking a significant new chapter in the band’s career and creative evolution. Founded by drummer and composer Michele Olmi , Embrace Of Souls have steadily built a strong reputation within the Italian power metal scene by blending classic heavy and power metal influences from the 80s and 90s with epic and symphonic elements. Following the release of The Number Of Destiny  a

Polish extreme metal giants Behemoth  have announced a massive North American spring tour for 2026, bringing three pillars of extreme metal with them: Deicide , Rotting Christ  and Immolation . Dubbed The Godless IV Tour , the 24 date run will tear through cities across the United States and Canada, kicking off on April 14 in San Diego, California , and wrapping up on May 21 in Los Angeles . The tour follows the previous Godless campaigns and continues Behemoth’s tradition of

Portuguese extreme metal outfit GAEREA  have released a brand new single and music video titled “Phoenix” , taken from their upcoming album Loss , due out on March 20, 2026 . “Phoenix” arrives as the final single ahead of the album’s release and delivers a powerful statement of resilience, rebirth and emotional confrontation. The accompanying music video, directed by Tre Film , embraces a dystopian, steampunk inspired aesthetic that visually amplifies the song’s themes. The b

Gene Simmons  has revealed that Eddie Van Halen  once considered joining Kiss  in 1982, during a turbulent period for Van Halen, and that Simmons personally convinced him not to do it. Speaking in a recent interview with MusicRadar , Simmons explained that Eddie reached out at a time when tensions inside Van Halen  were escalating, particularly during the Diver Down  era. According to Simmons, Eddie was increasingly frustrated with David Lee Roth  and was seriously considerin

Dave Mustaine has never been one to dramatize his struggles, but in a recent interview with Spain’s Mariskal Rock , the MEGADETH frontman spoke with rare clarity about the physical reality that pushed the band toward its final chapter. What he shared was not a sudden decision to walk away, but the slow realization that his body was beginning to set limits he could no longer ignore. Speaking to MariskalRockTV , Mustaine explained that the conversation about the future of MEGA