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  • TAMPA DEATH FEST 2026 Lineup w/ VIOGRESSION, NASTY SAVAGE, LEPROSY, GANGRENESIA and more!

     

    Tampa Death Fest returns to the legendary Brass Mug for its 8th annual edition on September 4th and 5th, 2026, delivering one of the strongest underground death‑metal weekends in Florida.

    This year’s lineup fuses rising underground brutality with veteran icons. Friday, September 4th will erupt with Syndicate, Eroguro Phantasmagore, Homicyde, Unholy Disciple, Leprosy, Sacrilous, Viogression, and Foreverless. While Saturday, Sept 5th crushes with Grave Filth, Ramtha, Gouted Corpse, Coathanger Abortion, Sapraemia, Gangrenesia (Puerto Rico), Must Not Kill, and Tampa legends Nasty Savage closing out the night.

    As one of the bands that helped ignite Florida’s extreme‑metal movement in the mid‑80s, Nasty Savage remains a cornerstone of the scene and a perfect headliner for a weekend built on pure aggression. If you crave real death metal, raw, heavy, and unfiltered, the kind Tampa helped define, this is one of 2026’s essential weekends. Two nights. Zero filler. Maximum brutality. See you in the pit.

    Event Details:

    Date: September 4th and 5th

    Venue: Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL

    Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1261714482664268

    Ticket Links:

    Fri, Sept 4 - https://ticketbud.com/events/25a37be2-3998-11f1-af02-42010a71700b

    Sat, Sept 5 - https://ticketbud.com/events/3510b89e-39a0-11f1-ac5f-42010a71700b

    Get a preview of the lineup wth the TDF Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xXgzAxsCqGvjraz6l8YNh

    TDF Promo Video - https://www.instagram.com/p/DYwwzZXR8qK/

    Tampa Death Fest 2026 Lineup:

    Friday, September 4th: 
    Foreverless (Florida)
    Viogression (Wisconsin)
    Sacrilous (Florida)
    Leprosy (Pennsylvania)
    Unholy Disciple (Florida)
    Homicyde (South Carolina)
    Eroguro Phantasmagore (Florida)
    Syndicate (Florida)

    Saturday, September 5th: 
    Nasty Savage (Florida)
    Must Not Kill (Florida)
    Gangrenesia (Puerto Rico)
    Sapraemia (Florida)
    Coathanger Abortion (Tennessee)
    Gouted Corpse (Ohio)
    Ramtha (Florida)
    Grave Filth (Florida)

    About the Headliners:

    Viogression - https://viogression.info/

    Formed in 1988, Viogression rose from the Midwest underground with early demos that led to their acclaimed debut, Expound & Exhort (1991), earning them a world tour with Death and Pestilence. After Passage (1994) and a long hiatus, the band returned with A Pure Formality (2014), reigniting their momentum and live presence. They pushed forward with 3rd Stage of Decay (2022) before crafting their fourth album, Thaumaturgic Veil (2025), praised for blending old‑school brutality with cerebral, metaphysical themes. The record marks a bold new chapter in Viogression’s evolving legacy.

    Nasty Savage - https://www.nastysavage.com/

    Nasty Savage is a thrash metal band from Brandon, Florida, that became well known for the wild and theatrical stage antics of frontman “Nasty” Ronnie Galetti. During the band's early years, Galetti gained a reputation for his high-energy performances, which famously included smashing television sets over his head onstage. The group's debut album, featuring the standout track “XXX,” was recorded at Progressive Music in Tampa and helped secure a deal with the influential metal label Metal Blade Records. Nasty Savage released four albums between 1983 and 1989 before disbanding. Following years of reunion rumors, the band returned with the album "Psycho Psycho" in 2004, marking their comeback with a collection of new material. Since then, Nasty Savage has continued to perform select live shows while maintaining its legacy as a cult favorite in the thrash metal scene. In October 2024, the band released its latest studio album, "Jeopardy Room".

    Leprosy - https://leprosy.cc/home

    Imagine horror, blood, and gore splattered across a heaping dose of true old‑school death metal, shoved into a meatgrinder and served with a smile. This is Leprosy. Exhumed in 1988, Leprosy is a Death/Splatter Gore metal force hailing from the Pittsburgh “Steel City” underground. Over the decades, they’ve shared the stage with giants including Napalm Death, Cannibal Corpse, Malevolent Creation, Forbidden, Entombed, Venom Inc, Exodus, Deicide, and many more, earning their reputation as one of Pennsylvania’s most enduring and blood‑soaked extreme‑metal acts.

    Gangrenesia - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561028699841

    Gangrenesia is an active, slamming brutal death metal band from Caguas, Puerto Rico, formed in 2022 and known for their ultra‑violent gore themes, hyper‑percussive slam riffs, and extreme vocal brutality. They’ve quickly become one of Puerto Rico’s most vicious new extreme‑metal exports, releasing multiple singles, demos, and EPs that have circulated heavily in the slam/brutal‑death underground.

    A band to watch! RAMTHA https://linktr.ee/ramthabandfl

    Recent WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA 2026 National Finalists! ​Ramtha is an extreme‑metal band from St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, known for fusing death metal, thrash, grind, and hardcore into a high‑intensity hybrid sound. Active since 2022, the band has carved out a distinct identity within Florida’s extreme‑metal scene. They’ve released two EPs, Void Tyrant (2023) and Through Eyes of Death (2024), and are currently developing a third EP slated for 2026. Ramtha has earned a reputation for explosive live performances, frequently hitting Tampa’s Brass Mug and sharing stages with major acts such as Exhorder, Crypta, Worm, Gruesome, Artillery, Killing Addiction, Bandit, Gillian Carter, Dayglo Abortions, and Hong Kong Fck You. With momentum continuing to build, the band remains a rising force in the underground.

    More info:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577052471967

    https://www.instagram.com/tampadeathfest/

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  • GRAVEMASS (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Announces Western Canada "This Is The Way 2026 Tour"

     

     

    Fresh off the release of their debut album "This Is The Way," West Coast extreme‑metal force Gravemass has announced a run of Western Canadian tour dates for summer 2026. The trek, appropriately titled “This Is The Way Tour 2026,” will see the band unleash their ferocious live assault across British Columbia and Alberta from July 31st to August 8th (dates listed below).

    The tour follows the eruption of "This Is The Way," a debut forged from decades of West Coast metal lineage. Featuring members of Zimmers Hole, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation, Just Cause, West of Hell, Savannah, Process, Subversion, and The Golers, Gravemass is the convergence of long‑standing forces within Vancouver’s extreme‑music underground.



    Guitarist Mayan Hate, who wrote the album’s music in an intense two‑month burst, describes the project as a natural evolution among lifelong friends.

    “We’re all West Coast metal heads who’ve known each other for decades. I wrote the music between breaks in other projects and showed it to Lorde Heathen. He immediately wanted in. From there, we recruited the rest of the band, guys we’ve all known forever.”

    Vocalist Lorde Heathen also adds.

    “Brutal, angry, fast, dark, and evil, this album delivers exactly that: an unrelenting barrage of sinister riffing, death‑metal vocal ferocity, and rhythmic devastation. It draws from the chaos of the modern world. All the lyrics come from the shit‑hole world order that exists right now.” 



    While "This Is The Way" was written by Mayan Hate with lyrics by Lorde Heathen, the band confirms that album two is already underway and will be a fully collaborative effort.

    Gravemass will also appear at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026, joining a stacked lineup featuring Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more. Festival info is available at https://www.loudashell.ca.

    Known for channeling the ferocity of their influences, Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death, Gravemass promises a live show that is nothing short of a full‑scale assault.

    “The live show is where we bring it all together. We want to bring this experience to the masses,” says Lorde Heathen.

    With "This Is The Way" unleashed March 6, 2026, via End Game Records Inc., Gravemass now turns its focus to the stage, marking the beginning of a new chapter in West Coast extreme metal. More music, more brutality, and a deeper collaborative evolution lie ahead.

    Gravemass - Western Canada - This Is The Way Tour 2026
    July 31 - Bridgeview Theater - Kamloops, BC
    Aug 1 - Loud As Hell Open Air Festival - Drumheller, AB
    Aug 3 - Temple - Edmonton, AB
    Aug 4 - The Owl - Lethbridge, AB
    Aug 5 - The Royal - Nelson, BC
    Aug 6 - The Globe - Nanaimo, BC
    Aug 7 - The Lucky Bar - Victoria, BC
    Aug 8 - Green Auto - Vancouver, BC

    Add to your Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/0ROzZyUacjjY7dC6xOwtg5

    Bandcamp - https://gravemass.bandcamp.com/

    Track Listing:
    1. Slaves To Pain - 2:38
    2. This Is The Way - 3:45
    3. Horned King - 2:54
    4. Harvest of Souls - 2:53
    5. Spitting Hell - 2:07
    6. Black Bell - 2:50
    7. Fallen - 3:27
    8. Gravemass - 3:51
    9. Abandon - 2:01
    10. Poison Temple - 3:11
    Album Length: 29:41

    Album Band Line Up:
    Lorde Heathen – Vocals
    Mayan Hate – Guitar
    Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar
    Bowels of Hell – Bass
    Destroyer of Souls - Drums

    More info:

    https://endgamerecords.com/

    http://www.gravemass.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/

    https://www.instagram.com/gravemass1/

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  • DECIMATE METALFEST Announces 2026 Lineup Changes w/ Addition of Headliners RIOT CITY and more! To Join THE CONVALESCENCE, SQUIDHAMMER, FAMOUS STRANGERS, and more!

     

    Western Canada’s underground metal community will once again come together this summer as Decimate Metalfest returns to the Millet Agriplex Arena on June 26 and 27, 2026, in Millet, AB. What began as a grassroots gathering of heavy music fans has grown into a weekend-long celebration where heavy music, independent arts, and community come together in rural Alberta, welcoming fans, artists, and families of all ages.

    DMF announces its recent lineup changes, with RIOT CITY replacing original headliners Glyph, who unfortunately had to bow out of this year's festival. Also joining this year's lineup are Calgary youth band Pollux and Edmonton's Kill the Eclipse, adding to the already stacked lineup featuring The Convalescence, Squidhammer, Famous Strangers, Cries of Blood, alongside a diverse roster of local and regional performers. Overall, 26 performing acts will take the stage over the two days, including touring artists, Canadian metal bands, youth performers, a featured DJ, and specialty entertainers.

    Friday evening launches the festival with a powerful night of heavy music, with The Convalescence and Squidhammer co-headlining the night. Saturday expands into a full-day festival experience featuring Riot City headlining alongside up-and-coming bands from Western Canada, youth artists, live performers, and interactive entertainment. The second day also includes a performance by Kill the Eclipse, the “Fundraiser Band,” which is a rotating act selected from bands that participated in DMF's fundraising events throughout the year, highlighting the festival’s community-driven spirit. With top-notch production, high-quality sound, professional staging, and access to convenient local amenities in Millet, AB, the festival ensures an unforgettable experience for fans and families.

    All performances take place at the Millet Agriplex Arena, with festival activities continuing throughout the weekend, including camping, breakfast events, interactive entertainment, and vendor booths by independent artists.

    Official Decimate Metalfest 2026 Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PtsotZY8YfTAZV0NNBudk

    Event Details:
    Event: Decimate Metalfest 2026
    Dates: June 26 and 27, 2026
    Location: Millet Agriplex Arena, Millet, Alberta, Canada
    Format: All ages metal and arts festival

    Tickets: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/tickets

    Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/938257911895899

    Decimate Metalfest 2026 Lineup:

    Friday, June 26, 2026
    • The Convalescence (Ohio, USA)
    • Squidhammer (Wisconsin, USA)
    • Anomalyptic (Edmonton, AB)
    • Let It Rot (Michigan, USA)
    • Valley of Despair (Edmonton, AB)
    • Godfall (Calgary, AB)
    • Pollux (Youth Band – Calgary, AB)
    • Kilusan (Edmonton, AB)

    Saturday, June 27, 2026

    • Riot City (Calgary, AB)
    • Famous Strangers (Sherwood Park, AB)
    • Cries of Blood (Montreal, QC)
    • No Faith In Fortune (Vancouver, BC)
    • From Beneath (Winnipeg, MB)
    • Counterfeit – A Tribute to Limp Bizkit (Calgary, AB)
    • Femmes Voyous (Edmonton, AB)
    • Spineless (Winnipeg, MB)
    • Thousand Frames (Colorado, USA)
    • Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
    • Light Drawn In (Edmonton, AB)
    • Kill the Eclipse (Edmonton, AB)
    • Kleaver (Youth Band - Calgary, AB)
    • Desicrate (Youth Band - Edmonton, AB)

    Featured Performers
    • Birthday Girl – Mistress of Ceremonies (Calgary, AB)
    • Lust Dust – Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Edmonton, AB)
    • Harlot – Drag Queen (Calgary, AB)
    • DJ Alex Kayne (New York, USA)

    Decimate Metalfest is about connection. The all-ages festival brings together musicians, visual artists, performers, and creators from across Canada, the United States, and beyond for two days of crushing riffs, artistic expression, unforgettable performances, and a shared love of underground culture.

    The festival’s reach continues to expand each year. For the 2026 edition alone, performer submissions were received from 15 countries, eight Canadian provinces, and 25 US states, highlighting the growing international interest in the event and the strength of Western Canada’s metal community. From youth bands playing their first festival stage to international touring acts, Decimate Metalfest celebrates every generation of the metal and alternative community while creating opportunities for artists of many disciplines to showcase their work.

    Decimate Metalfest has become known not only for its music lineup but also for the welcoming environment it creates. The festival brings together longtime metal fans, young families, artists, and first-time festivalgoers in a space that celebrates creativity and community.

    Beyond the stage, the festival offers a full weekend experience that includes independent art vendors, free tented camping, fan-favorite air guitar contests for youth and adults, community gatherings, and the traditional Saturday pancake breakfast. Children under 10 attend free, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to accessibility and multi-generational participation.

    Built by members of the metal community, for the metal community, and proudly organized and operated by women, Decimate Metalfest continues to challenge expectations while creating a space where everyone is welcome.

    Stay Connected

    For the latest updates, lineup announcements, and ticket purchases, visit the official Decimate Metalfest website. Follow us on social media to stay in the loop:​

    More info: https://linktr.ee/decimatemf

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  • PHAETON Announces "The Cosmic Dissonance Tour" Across British Columbia in Support of New Album "Neurogenesis"

     

    British Columbia’s all‑instrumental progressive metal force PHAETON is gearing up to hit the road for their 2026 Canadian West Coast "The Cosmic Dissonance Tour," supporting their latest third full‑length album, "Neurogenesis," released this past October 2025. The tour marks the band’s first extended run across the province of British Columbia since the release of their 2020 sophomore album "Between Two Worlds." It promises a blistering showcase of their evolving, hyper‑melodic, and technically ferocious sound.



    Formed in 2017 in the mountain city of Kimberley, BC, Phaeton, Kevin Thiessen (guitars, keyboards), Daniel Airth (guitars), Ferdy Belland (bass), and Colin Righton (drums) have carved out a unique place in Canada’s metal landscape. Their fusion of neoclassical melodicism, crushing riff architecture, and cosmic prog-metal atmospherics has earned them a growing international following and stages alongside Beyond Creation, Anciients, and Bison.

    “We’re beyond stoked to finally pull off a tour like this. We impress many people through our recordings, but live it’s a souped‑up, heavy‑hitting experience that gets in your face right before it’s melted down to the skull. We’re playing selections from all three of our albums and bringing our A‑Game. This won’t be the last time we rock across British Columbia, but we plan to make this first stint something special for everybody to remember,” says bassist Ferdy Belland.

    Phaeton 2026 Canadian West Coast Tour:
    April 4 - Cranbrook, BC - Shotties Nightclub w/ The Honeymans, Brotherhood of Lost Souls, and Garuda (Ferdy's 55th Birthday Party) - info
    April 8 - Kamloops, BC - Blue Grotto Nightclub w/ Tortion - info
    April 9 - Kelowna, BC - Dunnenzie's Downtown w/ Tortion - info
    April 10 - Vancouver, BC - Cobalt w/ Vaegon, Quasicosm, No Faith in Fortune (Hyperspace Metal Festival VII Pre-Party) - info
    April 11 - Mission, BC - Captain's Cabin Pub w/ Anthem (Rush tribute), The Bifurcated - info

    Following their acclaimed releases, self-titled (2018) and "Between Two Worlds" (2020), the band’s new and third album, "Neurogenesis," sharpens their signature sound into something more concise, more dynamic, and more thematically unified. Inspired by concepts surrounding the technological singularity, cybernetic evolution, and the future of human identity, the album blends jazz‑fusion sensibilities with prog‑metal precision, djent‑infused heaviness, and neo‑classical melodic architecture.

    Tracks such as “Tethys Rising,” “Isochron,” “Synesthesia,” “Arachnid,” and the expansive title track “Neurogenesis” explore everything from cosmic awe to psychological phenomena to dystopian futurism, without a single lyric. Phaeton’s instrumental approach allows listeners to project their own narratives, guided only by the band’s kaleidoscopic riffs, soaring leads, and tectonic rhythmic shifts.

    Named after the mythical proto‑planet believed to have collided with primordial Earth, Phaeton channels cosmic chaos into meticulously crafted instrumental soundscapes. Their music draws from Dream Theater, Rush, Devin Townsend, Meshuggah, Mastodon, Gojira, and the jazz‑fusion giants of the 1970s, while maintaining a distinct identity rooted in technical virtuosity and interstellar imagination.

    The band’s writing process is a fluid, collaborative effort, with each member contributing compositions and refining arrangements as a unit. Their live performances are heavier, crunchier, and more visceral than their polished studio recordings, an unexpected duality that has become a hallmark of their reputation.

    "Neurogenesis" (released Oct 24th, 2025) is available now on digital platforms via INB Music. Vinyl editions arrive later this year.

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/46CVWFcd3u2pSRt0D9pSrV​

    Bandcamp - https://phaetonband.bandcamp.com/

    For more info: https://linktr.ee/phaetonofficial

     

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  • SONS OF BUTCHER New EP "Skids" + Video 'Denim Dreamin'" + Tour Dates

     

    After a decade‑long hiatus, the band behind Teletoon’s cult animated series is officially back in the butcher shop with their most polished, unhinged, and radio‑ready material to date. Canada’s raunchiest rock‑and‑roll carnivores, Sons of Butcher, have unleashed "Skids, a brand‑new four‑song EP and their first batch of fresh cuts since 2020. Released today, March 27th, 2026, the EP arrives alongside the new music video for “Denim Dreamin’,” the follow‑up to their first single “Makin’ Bacon.”

    Known for fusing vulgar absurdist comedy with heavy riffs and chaotic live antics, Sons of Butcher first carved out their legacy as the real‑world extension of their Teletoon animated series, building a cult following through spandex‑clad performances, pepperette‑throwing, and unapologetically ridiculous rock theatre. Forged in the grease‑splattered heart of Hamilton’s mock‑rock scene, "Skids" marks a new chapter, one that slices away from their animated origins and dives headfirst into a raw, unfiltered batch of comedy‑rock anthems.

    “This EP marks the first time we’ve written songs that don’t have a direct connection to the cartoon storyline, except for Peppercorn Steak. Instead, this EP is an honest batch of comedy songs from the grease‑clogged hearts of a band of has‑been butchers,” adds frontman Ricky Butcher.

    Produced by longtime collaborator Jordon Zadorozny (Meatlantis, Rise & Fall of the Steaks) at Skylark Park in Pembroke, ON, "Skids" is a loud, unapologetic love letter to skid‑life: cheap meat, denim devotion, and the gritty charm of back‑alley ambition. The EP also features drumming by Kellii Scott of the acclaimed band Failure, a full‑circle moment for Ricky Butcher, who first discovered Zadorozny’s work through Scott’s playing.

    Musically, "Skids" pushes Sons of Butcher into their most radio‑ready territory yet, without losing the filthy heart that made them cult icons. Opening track "Denim Dreamin’" is a surprisingly wholesome, socially acceptable anthem celebrating denim as a lifestyle. Catchy, bouncy, and tailor‑made for anyone who’s ever bought a patch or band tee. "Makin’ Bacon" is a metal‑forward, riff‑heavy ode to the universal love of bacon. Chaotic, catchy, and dangerously addictive. "Steeltown Handy" is a pop‑rock earworm exposing the underbelly of Hamilton’s gritty streets, raunchy, melodic, and impossible to forget. And EP closer, "Peppercorn Steak," is a return to classic SOB absurdity. Originally featured in an independently created third‑season pilot of the cartoon, now fully realized with soaring vocals and chunky riffage.

    The EP's cover features a live photo from the band’s first show after their ten‑year hiatus, Ricky Butcher and Doug Borski locked in a triumphant rock pose. The image has become symbolic of the band’s rebirth and renewed momentum.

    To celebrate the release of the new EP, SOB's newest music video brings “Denim Dreamin’” to life with a tongue‑in‑cheek celebration of denim culture, matching the track’s upbeat swagger and infectious chorus. It follows the success of the EP’s first single, “Makin’ Bacon,” which kicked off the new era of Sons of Butcher with a blast of high‑energy mock‑metal.

    "This is the first clean‑cut Sons of Butcher track we have ever written! With a catchy refrain and bouncy riff, the song proudly declares that denim isn’t just a fashion choice, it’s a full‑blown way of life. Anyone who’s ever bought a patch or a band tee will feel this one in their soul," says Ricky Butcher.

    ​With "Skids," the band isn’t just back, they’re carving out a new chapter in their meaty legacy.

    Recommended for fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, and Steel Panther, "Skids" is available now as of March 27th, 2026, at the following links:

    Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/7M0suHkgLiADLzbMXegRjV

    Bandcamp (CD and Digital) - https://sonsofbutcher.bandcamp.com/album/skids

    In additional news, Sons of Butcher are gearing up for a handful of Spring 2026 tour dates, including five shows with Hamilton’s beloved skid‑icon B.A. Johnston.

    Show Dates:
    April 2 - Honey Dip - London, ON - opening for B. A. Johnston
    April 3 - L’Hemisphere Gauche - Montreal, QC - opening for B. A. Johnston
    April 4 - House of Targ - Ottawa, ON - opening for B. A. Johnston
    April 17 - The Corktown - Hamilton, ON - opening for B. A. Johnston
    April 18 - Baby G - Toronto, ON - opening for B. A. Johnston

    Track Listing:
    1. Denim Dreamin’ – (3:05)
    2. Makin’ Bacon – (2:37)
    3. Steeltown Handy – (2:21)
    4. Peppercorn Steak – (1:42)

    EP Line Up:
    Ricky Butcher – Lead Vocals, Guitar
    Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
    Kellii Scott – Drums
    Jordon Zadorozny – Lead Guitar
    Brandon Wars – Lead Guitar

    Live Band Line Up:
    Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar
    Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
    Crissy Stixx – Drums
    Joey Salami – Lead Guitar

    More Info:

    https://www.sonsofbutcher.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/therealsobs

    https://www.instagram.com/therealsobs/

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