Weekly Music News 20.09.26
Updated: 4 days ago
"Architects" released a new single, "Machine", their first since their 11th album, "The Sky, The Earth & All Between", which came out in February 2025. Mick Gordon took part in the recording, on guitars and synthesizers. The video, which deals with the perception of reality and control, was directed by Jensen Noen. The single comes ahead of the band's European tour with "Korn". The release announcement did not say whether it will be included on a new album.
"Falling In Reverse" host Corey Taylor of "Slipknot" and Serj Tankian of "System Of A Down" on the new single "Joseph". This is the first time the two singers have appeared together on the same song, and both appear in the video, which was also directed by Jensen Noen. The song, named after the middle name of the band's singer Ronnie Radke, is the band's third single since the 2024 album "Popular Monster", following "God Is A Weapon" with Marilyn Manson and "All My Women" with HARDY.
"Spiritbox" released a new single called "Mourning", accompanied by a video directed by the band's guitarist Mike Stringer and Alex Bemis. It is the band's first new song since their second album, "Tsunami Sea", which came out in March 2025. Production was handled by the band together with producer Dan Braunstein, who also worked with them on both of their albums. The single accompanies the band's tour of the UK and Europe with "Jinjer" and "Dying Wish", and at this stage is not linked to a new album.
"DragonForce" released "Hunger of the Beast", the first single from their tenth album, "DragonForce", due out on March 19, 2027 through Napalm Records. This is the band's first album with singer Alissa White-Gluz, who sings alongside Alessio Garavello. The song was written especially for their two voices and is accompanied by a video presenting the new lineup. The album was produced by Jens Bogren and recorded in the US, the UK, Canada and Sweden. It arrives about three years after "Warp Speed Warriors" from 2024, and is the band's first to bear its name.
"Bullet For My Valentine" released "Social Apocalypse", the title track and first single from their eighth album, due out on March 19, 2027 through Spinefarm. The album was produced by Carl Bown and follows "Bullet For My Valentine" from 2021. According to Matt Tuck, the song deals with the negative effect of social media and technology on relationships between people, and the way they encourage division, hatred and fear. Alongside the single and the album announcement, the band also announced a tour of Europe and the UK in early 2027, with "Pendulum" and "Dark Divine".
"U2" released "Silencio", the second single from their 16th album, "Carnaval De Luz", due out on November 13, 2026. The song follows "Street Of Dreams" and comes with a video filmed in Mexico City directed by the duo Cliqua. The album was produced by Jacknife Lee, with Ryan Tedder contributing additional production on the single. It will include 12 songs and will be the band's first album made up of new material since 2017's "Songs Of Experience". The announcement comes as the band marks 50 years of activity.
"Five Finger Death Punch" released a video for "Legacy", the title track of their tenth album, which came out on July 31, 2026 through Better Noise Music. The video accompanies the album's arrival in physical editions, after it came out about four years after 2022's "AfterLife". According to Zoltan Bathory, the album's name expresses the journey the band has been through and the legacy it has built together with the fans over two decades. Meanwhile, the band continues its 20th anniversary tour, which will reach Europe in early 2027 with "Lamb Of God" and "Bleed From Within".
"Anthrax" released a video for "Cursum Perficio", the title track and fourth single from their 12th album, which came out on September 18, 2026. The album arrives a decade after 2016's "For All Kings" and was produced by the band and Jay Ruston. The video was directed by Don Argott and features musician and actor London May, formerly a member of "Samhain". According to Scott Ian, the song deals with reflecting on life, the time that has passed, and the question of whether the struggles we went through were worth the price. The album's name in Latin means "my journey has come to an end", but Charlie Benante clarified that it is not an announcement that this is the band's final album.
"Nickelback" released a video for "Leave Me Behind", the third single from their 11th album, "Everything Under The Sun", due out on October 30, 2026. The album arrives four years after "Get Rollin'" and will be the band's first through Virgin Music Group. The single follows "Bones For The Crows" and "Rattle The Cage", which featured John 5. According to Chad Kroeger, the song deals with the desire to support a person dealing with crises and help them leave the pain behind, alongside the fear of being left behind yourself. The video was directed by Timothy Hiehle.
"Queens Of The Stone Age" released "Where The Goth Girls At?", the third single from their ninth album, "Perfecth", due out on October 30, 2026 through Matador.
The song follows "Easy Street" and "Insignificant Other", ahead of the follow-up to 2023's "In Times New Roman...". According to Josh Homme, the inspiration for the song came from memories of his youth in the Palm Desert area, and especially from the goth girls who worked at the JCPenney makeup counter. The video was directed by Christopher Gruse and Tony Wolski, who also worked with the band on "Easy Street", and features among others comedian Steve Agee and actress Lou Lou Safran.
"Royal Blood" released "Swallow The Bomb", the second single from their fifth album, "Dead Company", due out on November 13, 2026 through Warner Records. The song follows "Ten Over Ten" and comes with a video made up of footage from the duo's shows this past summer, including the surprise performance at the Reading festival. The album was produced by Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher and arrives three years after 2023's "Back To The Water Below". The two began working on it in 2025, without a set completion date, and after its release they will head out on a UK tour.
"Greta Van Fleet" released the new single "Tear It Down".
It is the third single from their fourth studio album, "Palace For The People", due out on October 9, 2026, after "Play Your Games" and "Saw You Stand". The album arrives three years after "Starcatcher" and was recorded in Tennessee in a joint production by the band and Mike Elizondo, who has worked with the likes of "Turnstile", Eminem and Fiona Apple. Its name was chosen in inspiration from London's Alexandra Palace, where the band performed, and the idea behind it as a meeting place open to everyone. The band members said the idea connected for them to the community that has formed around their music.
"Sublime" released a new video for the song "F.T.R." from their fourth album, "Until The Sun Explodes".
The album came out on June 12, 2026, thirty years after their previous album, 1996's "Sublime". It is their first album with Jakob Nowell, son of the late singer Bradley Nowell, alongside bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh from the original lineup. According to Gaugh, the footage takes them back to the start of their journey, when they were a band playing backyard parties, and documents time spent together during the American Independence Day celebrations.
Musician Vana released a new single called "Bleeding Heart".
It is her third single since signing with Sumerian Records, after "Pray" and "In Your Name", ahead of a debut album planned for late 2026. The artist, who grew up in Auckland, New Zealand, said the inspiration for the song came from the flower known as the "bleeding heart", and from the parallel between its cycle of blooming and wilting and emotions that grow and fade.
"WARGASM" released a new single called "Swallow".
It is the duo's second single with Hopeless Records, after "Get Down". Band members Sam Matlock and Milkie Way said the song deals with love, mistakes and the need for human touch, and cited Peaches as an inspiration. Meanwhile, the duo has completed work on their second album, which will follow the 2023 debut album "Venom", but its name and release date have not yet been announced, and it has not been confirmed whether "Swallow" will be included on it.
Guitarist, musician and creator Hadar Levi, also known as "GAGI"
founder of the bands "HaPsulia Shel Daisy", "BZAAT" and "Machtazit", and guitarist for artists such as Peled, Ness & Stilla, Yirmi Kaplan and Noa Kirel, is releasing his first solo album "Vildehay" together with drummer Lior Itzhaki, who also played on the album.
A more intense album than usual, featuring heaps of distortion, heavy riffs and edgy grooves that will launch you to Mars and back.
Listen on: Spotify
"Europe" release their 12th album "Come This Madness" today. It is the band's first album in 9 years, since "Walk the Earth" came out in 2017. The band continues with its historic and cohesive lineup featuring Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitars), John Leven (bass), Mic Michaeli (keyboards) and Ian Haugland (drums). The album was recorded at RMV studios in Stockholm, produced by Tom Dalgety, who has also produced for Ghost, Royal Blood and The Cult, among others. Dalgety was deeply involved in the writing process as well, and gave the album a direct, heavy and raw sound that continues the band's bluesy hard-rock direction of recent decades. The standout singles: ahead of the release, the tracks "One on One", "The Cult of Ignorance", "Scandinavian Eyes" and the title track "Come This Madness" were released.
Listen on: Spotify
Ozzy Osbourne and "Black Sabbath"'s farewell show is coming to the big screen. The trailer and song list have been released for the film "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning", which will be screened in cinemas around the world starting October 28, 2026, for a limited time. The film documents the show held in Birmingham in July 2025, just 17 days before Ozzy's death, and includes 30 performances alongside behind-the-scenes footage.
"Slipknot" launched a mysterious web page hinting at an announcement on September 28. After registering, the band's logo appears going up in flames, alongside the date, flashes of images and an audio clip in which Corey Taylor's voice can seemingly be heard.
Meanwhile, posters with the band's logo and the website address appeared in various cities including Los Angeles, Bogota and Buenos Aires, sparking speculation about a new tour. The campaign comes after the release of the single "Arsenal", the band's first recording with drummer Eloy Casagrande. Guitarist Jim Root clarified that the single is not part of a new album, but a song the band managed to complete and release earlier.
Musician Chad Gilbert, guitarist and co-founder of "New Found Glory", passed away at 45 after years of battling cancer. In a joint statement from the band and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, it was announced that he died in his sleep on the morning of September 20, with his wife and mother by his side. Gilbert was a partner in founding the band in 1997 and in writing its songs for nearly three decades. Alongside his activity in the band, he was the singer of "Shai Hulud" and worked as a producer with bands including "A Day To Remember" and "H2O".
Musician Lenny Kravitz is getting a Ken doll in his likeness as part of Mattel's "Barbie Signature Kenbassadors" series. Kravitz is the first musician to join the series, and the second person chosen for it after basketball player LeBron James. The series is dedicated to men who have influenced culture, and the doll recreates the look identified with him. According to him, as a child he could not have imagined receiving such a tribute, and he described being chosen as a great honor and an experience that is hard to believe is happening. The doll is offered for sale at $70, as part of the 65th anniversary celebrations of the Ken character.
"Rush" and their fans have reached a fundraising goal of one million dollars to establish a memorial for Neil Peart in Lakeside Park in the city of St. Catharines, Ontario, where he grew up. The fundraising was completed thanks to a $785,000 donation from Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, from the proceeds of the VIP packages on the "Fifty Something" tour. The memorial, designed by artist Morgan MacDonald, will include two larger-than-life bronze statues and a path presenting milestones in the life and work of the drummer and lyricist. Its location was chosen in the park that inspired the song "Lakeside Park". According to the city's estimate, the memorial is expected to open in late 2027. The campaign will remain open until October 15, 2026, and in the meantime commemorative plaques with personal dedications can still be purchased.
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