Guitarist and founding member of Avenged Sevenfold Zachary Baker has announced his first solo album ‘Dark Horse’, an alt country album. Out April 3rd, Baker has released the albums second single with ‘Lighthouse’.

PRE-SAVE DARK HORSE

A limited edition Dark Horse vinyl is available for pre-order in gold, pink or black. An exclusive, limited edition handwritten and signed lyric sheet for “Lighthouse” is also available for purchase on his webstore. For all news and up to date information, visit zacharybaker.net.

Christian metalcore 2000s favorites Sleeping Giant have announced a reunion for the bands 20th anniversary.

The band posted on their social media :

2 nights. Different albums each night. SG FOREVER.

Each night will feature different support lineups, announcing in the coming weeks.

We’re looking forward to celebrating 20 years with you. We are grateful for your love and support over the last two decades.

June 19 & June 20
The Glasshouse
Pomona, California

Pre-sale tickets are available now at http://www.sleepingxgiant.com
Pre-sale code: SGFOREVER

General on sale at 9am PST/12pm EST on Monday.

Meet & Greet bundle upgrade available now, includes limited edition vinyl. *Doesn’t include GA ticket*

Amid the ongoing stream of controversy relating to Brew Ha Ha Productions’ financial contributions to the Trump administration, Punk In The Park has officially cancelled their 2026 road shows. This came after bands spoke out against the fest dropping off of the dates, including The Adicts who dropped off today shortly before the cancellation. You also had the Dead Kennedys stating they were against what the fest stood for but wouldn’t cancel because it wasn’t fair to fans.

A statement from Punk in the Park organizers was posted on their social media :

“It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the Punk in the Park Road Show events scheduled for 2026.

“These shows were something we truly believed in, and we know how much they meant to many of you. Unfortunately, the current climate surrounding the events has created challenges that make it impossible for us to move forward in a way that delivers the experience our fans, artists, and partners deserve.

“This is incredibly disappointing for everyone involved. Our goal as always been to bring people together through music, community, and shared passion – and it’s painful when circumstances prevent that from happening.

“All ticket holders will receive full refunds automatically at their original point of purchase within the next week. No action is required.

“We want to sincerely thank the fans who supported us, the bands who stood with us, and the crews who worked hard behind the scenes. Your belief in these events has meant more than you know.

“We hope this is not the end of Punk in the Park, but rather a pause while we regroup and look toward the future.”

Rising country metal mash up band Cody Parks And Dirty South have announced they’ll be opening for everyones favorite raunchy hair metal act Steel Panther this Spring.

Tickets are on sale now. See all tour dates below.

Drawing inspiration from legends like Mötley Crüe, Ratt, and Pantera… Cody Parks and The Dirty South inject heavy riffs and explosive breakdowns into country music, transforming Nashville’s Music Row into a Sunset Strip-worthy phenomenon. Their 2023 EP, Smothered & Covered, turned heads with singles climbing to #2 and #7 on iTunes, earning them a spot in the social media spotlight and growing their Spotify listener base to over 190,000 monthly fans.

Tour Dates
March 18 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Club 5
March 20 –  Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
March 21 – Ringle, WI – Q and Z Expo Center
March 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
March 24 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre
March 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Eqyptian Room
March 27 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
March 28 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
March 30 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater
April 2 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
April 3 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
April 4 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore
April 5 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
April 7 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
April 8 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
April 10 – Austin, TX- Emo’s
April 11 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
April 12 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom
April 14 – Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge
April 15 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
April 17 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
April 18 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
April 19 – Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
April 21 – Bowling Green, OH  -Cla-Zel Theater
April 22 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
April 24 – Richmond, VA – The National
April 25 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
April 28 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
April 29? – Foxborough, MA – Six String
April 30 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
May 1 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

In 2026s most unexpected team up Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance has a guest spot on Frozen Souls new track which releases tomorrow ‘No Place For Warmth’. With the track already appearing on social media and some streaming services we get to once again experience the heavy side of Ways vocal abilities.

Punk legends Social Distortion are back with the news of a new album titled ‘Born To Kill’. Dropping May 8th on Epitaph the band has marked the news with the albums first single ‘Born To Kill’ along with a music video to accompany it. This marks the bands first album since Ness’ recovery from a bout with cancer.