BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has released a new single, "Broken And Blind", via MNRK Heavy / Spinefarm. This is the band's third single release, preceded by "Lord Humungus" (February 2025) and "The Gallows" (September 2024),leading up to the much-anticipated new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album scheduled for early 2026. "Broken And Blind" is available across all major digital streaming platforms, and the official music video directed by longtime collaborator Justin Reich can be seen below.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde states: "What's going on gang? This is Zakk Wylde of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. This is a new song called 'Broken And Blind'. The song is about peanut butter and chocolate and what happens when you don't have any of it. My soul is broken and I'm blind with rage if I don't have any peanut butter and chocolate, so there you go, it's a new song called 'Broken And Blind'. Thank you, have a great day."
In a recent interview with Rock Feed, Zakk spoke about the possibility of more music from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY after the release of "The Gallows" and "Lord Humungus". He said: "With the format, where it's at now, usually you'd make a record — everybody would — it's just, like, you make an album, then you do a big campaign behind it, and then you tour behind and album. And then you do it again.
"I remember we started recording a new album, like, two years ago, just tracking a whole bunch of stuff … over at [Zakk's home studio] Black Vatican. It was when JD [bassist John DeServio] and Jeffrey [drummer Jeff Fabb] came out and [guitarist] Dario [Lorina], and then we were tracking new stuff, and that was two over two years ago now. And 'Gallows' was a new thing and I think 'Lord Humungus' was a new thing, and then we got some other ones. We just got done doing a new video for another one called 'Broken And Blind'. So I guess that'll be the next one. But there'll probably be maybe six tunes and videos before the album even comes out, which I don't mind, 'cause this way people get a chance to digest the record before we're gonna tour. But probably in 2026 we'll be touring, doing BLACK LABEL, while, obviously, the PANTERA celebration just takes a rest for a while," he added, referencing his involvement in the reformed PANTERA, which has been on the road for much of the past three years. "I think we have some [PANTERA] shows with METALLICA scheduled for Europe nine months from now. So, I guess they made a commitment to that, so we'll knock that out, and that'll, that'll be a great time."
Zakk previously talked about the possibility of new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY music this past May in an interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM. He said at the time: "Well, it's a weird thing, because nowadays, just the way… 'Cause back in the day, it would be, like, you'd make a record… I mean, even back with Ozzy [Osbourne], back in '88 when I first started with the Boss, you would make the album, then you do some videos and then you release the album and then there's this big tour campaign and the whole nine yards. And nowadays, we could just keep putting singles out and videos and then put the album out eventually. So we're already two [singles] deep right now between 'The Gallows' and 'Lord Humungus'. And then in between all the PANTERA celebration stuff, when I get back home, we're in the Vatican and we're tracking new songs. 'Cause 'Lord Humungus' and 'The Gallows', those were all recent songs. So, yeah, we just track 'em and then we box 'em up and then ship 'em out and they're good to go. So in between, by the time BLACK LABEL starts touring in 2026 sometime… 'Cause, obviously, I'm committed to, with the fellas, [touring] with the PANTERA celebration. So we're not gonna be doing anything [touring-wise with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY] until 2026. So just keep writing away… And then, when we're good and ready, we go out."
Regarding how he goes about writing music for BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, Zakk said: "For me, it always starts with the riff. And the riff just inspires you to sing something over it. Actually, most of the time, even when it's the mellow stuff… I mean, whether I'm sitting at the piano, I pick up an acoustic, it's the chord progressions and everything like that. But especially with the heavy stuff, for me it's usually always the riff. And the riff will dictate where the song's going."
Wylde also discussed new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY music in an April 2025 chat with American Musical Supply. He stated at the time: "We did the 'Lord Humungus' video and then we did 'The Gallows'. And I'm actually enjoying this process of doing the album this way where instead of usually you do the album, it's all done, then you make two videos or whatever and then you put them out and then it's kind of run its course — or maybe three videos. Now I think we're just gonna keep pumping out videos and doing singles and things like that until we're ready to tour in 2026 or whatever. Because everything's right now is dedicated to the PANTERA celebration. So we're doing that. And then in the spots that are in between there, we're having a blast with the ZAKK SABBATH stuff. And then, sometime in 2026, then it's time for the BLACK LABEL [to hit the road again], so we'll throw that one in high gear."
Asked about how much easier it is for him to record music now that he has a home studio at his disposal, Zakk said: "It's great… Most the time when we would do a record, it's just like there's an implosion of ideas. You write 'em, and then you're done. And then when you get some other ideas and it's time to write another [song], then you come up with this other thing… It's an implosion of ideas, and then you're done… Even with 'The Gallows' and 'Lord Humungus', it was just kinda like I was jamming on 'em in my weight room on my amp. And then I was like, 'Oh, this is a cool riff. I like this thing.' And then just put a melody to it, and then the guys came out and recorded it. And then we just recorded it just then, so it wasn't like it's been sitting around for a while."
When it eventually arrives, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's twelfth studio LP will be the follow-up to "Doom Crew Inc.", which came out in November 2021 via MNRK Heavy.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY headlined Zakk's inaugural music festival, Berzerkus, on September 14, 2024 at Poconos Park in Bushkill, Pennsylvania. Berzerkus was co-headlined by outlaw country music's Cody Jinks.
Wylde formed BLACK LABEL SOCIETY in 1998 and has kept the band busy in between touring and recording with Ozzy Osbourne, whose backing group he first joined more than three and a half decades ago.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's "Order Of The Black" (2010) and "Catacombs Of The Black Vatican" (2014) both broke into the top five on the hard rock album charts.
Since first joining Ozzy, Zakk has played on all of the BLACK SABBATH singer's solo albums except for 2020's "Ordinary Man", including such classic efforts as "No More Tears" (1991),"Ozzmosis" (1995) and "Black Rain" (2007).
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY is:
Zakk Wylde - vocals, guitar, piano
John "JD" DeServio - bass
Jeff Fabb - drums
Dario Lorina - guitar
Black Cross Hotel, the Chicago-based industrial quintet featuring members of The Atlas Moth and Stabbing Westward, unleash “Eyes From Nowhere,” the opening track from their forthcoming album, Songs For Switches, out on October 31 via Someoddpilot Records. Pre-orders, including a limited edition blood red swirl vinyl variant, are available here.
The dystopian anthem “Eyes From Nowhere” arrives with an accompanying lyric video. Watch below.
“’Eyes From Nowhere’ started with me channeling a raw, Jesus Lizard-type energy, then Marcus and Andrew pulled it in a completely unexpected direction – right into dark, punk-fueled Depeche Mode,” explains Sanford Parker, bassist and producer of the new album.
“To me, this track screams “RoboCop (1987),’” keyboardist Andrew Ragin adds. “It’s a sophisticated blend of elements that explores identity, humanity, and the consequences of unchecked corporatism through the story of a murdered police officer transformed into a cyborg.”
Black Cross Hotel celebrate Songs For Switches’ upcoming release with two Chicago events: an intimate album listening party on October 24 at Public Works, followed by their hometown record release show on October 29 at Empty Bottle.
Born as a horror-inspired industrial-metal side project from synth alchemist Ragin (The Atlas Moth) and guitarist Marcus Eliopulos (Stabbing Westward), Black Cross Hotel quickly grew into a full band with Mike Miczek (Earthburner, Broken Hope, The Atlas Moth) on drums, producer/engineer Parker (Minsk, Corrections House) on bass, and DeEmme (Whipped) on vocals.
Songs For Switches was recorded at Electrical Audio studio and completed at Parker’s own Hypercube studio, both in Chicago. The album arrives via Someoddpilot Records, an offshoot of the acclaimed Chicago branding studio responsible for creative campaigns and logos for Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Empty Bottle, and other cornerstones of the city’s music culture.
Songs For Switches tracklisting:
“Eyes From Nowhere”
“Rot Together”
“The House God Doesn’t Visit”
“Song for Switches”
“Typo”
“Blood Dance”
“Church Basement”
“Teeth”
“How To Be Unburdened”
“2AFPT”
James Michael of Sixx:A.M. has issued the official music video for “WTF Happened?” His first musical release since 2022.
He’s since commented, “I just wanted to take a second to say thank you for all the incredible comments and messages about ‘WTF Happened?’ You literally made my day! I wasn’t sure how people would react to this one but reading your comments has honestly been the best part of releasing it. Thanks again for listening and for making this release a special one for me.”
With the overwhelming response to their first single in over two years "Silent Divide", acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE are back with another song from their upcoming eighth studio album, "Alter Bridge". "What Lies Within" is now available via all digital service providers from the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums. The song opens with a driving guitar riff from Kennedy and Tremonti as before the rhythmic groove of Marshall and Phillips pushes the song. The lyrics are a cautionary tale of the darkness inside mankind as Kennedy sings "What lies within, beneath the skin, something so dark and foreboding." An animated video for "What Lies Within" was directed by J.T. Ibanez and can be seen below.
With more than two decades performing together, ALTER BRIDGE shows no signs of slowing down. Known for its memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet has garnered massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe. The band looks to continue that trend with the release of its self-titled eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records.
"Alter Bridge" is comprised of 12 all new tracks from the band and features some of its most iconic moments on record. Songs like "Rue The Day", "Disregarded" and "Scales Are Falling" will fit alongside any of the classic songs from ALTER BRIDGE's catalog. "Trust In Me" shows Myles and Mark sharing vocal duties as Myles handles the verse duties while Mark takes the chorus. That strategy is flipped on "Tested And Able" as Mark handles the verses and Myles takes on the choruses behind one of the band's heaviest intros to date, giving way to an unforgettable melody. "Hang By A Thread" is sure to become a show favorite as it hints at some of the most popular songs in the band's catalog. The album closer "Slave To Master" is an epic track that ALTER BRIDGE has come to be known for and is the longest song the quartet has recorded to date.
"Alter Bridge" was once again helmed by the band's longtime collaborator and producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette and was recorded over two months this past spring at the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis's recording studio in Florida.
"Alter Bridge" track listing:
01. Silent Divide (5:06)
02. Rue The Day (4:46)
03. Power Down (4:08)
04. Trust In Me (4:48)
05. Disregarded (3:55)
06. Tested And Able (4:36)
07. What Lies Within (5:07)
08. Hang By A Thread (4:11)
09. Scales Are Falling (5:54)
10. Playing Aces (4:05)
11. What Are You Waiting For (5:00)
12. Slave To Master (9:03)
ALTER BRIDGE will be touring in support of the release. The band is heading out on the "What Lies Within" tour. The 31-date European leg of the trek will kick off on January 15 in Germany and will wrap on March 5 in Nottingham, U.K. Support on the tour will come from DAUGHTRY and SEVENDUST. The band also announced a headline U.S. tour featuring FILTER or SEVENDUST and Tim Montana as support in select markets. The tour kicks off on April 25 in Orlando, Florida and runs through May 24 where it wraps in Tampa, Florida.
Back in 2004, four lifelong musicians got together down in Florida. Even though they had traveled separate paths, similar lessons learned, wisdom earned and dues paid united these gentlemen — Myles Kennedy (vocals, guitar),Mark Tremonti (guitar, vocals),Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums) — as ALTER BRIDGE. Over the ensuing two decades, the band endured countless trials and tribulations, defied every odd, and rose to the head of the pack as a hard rock juggernaut, cementing a singular legacy by selling out arenas, gathering nearly one billion streams, inciting international acclaim, and quietly attracting a diehard audience. Beginning with the Top 5 entry of 2004's gold-certified "One Day Remains", the band has scored six consecutive Top 20 debuts on the Billboard 200. Among a myriad of highlights, Guitarist magazine applauded "Blackbird" for the "Greatest Guitar Solo Of All Time," the "ABIII" single "Isolation" vaulted to No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, 2013's "Fortress" received rare perfect scores from Kerrang! and Total Guitar, and "Walk The Sky" shook the Top Rock Albums chart at No. 1. Beyond packing O2 Arena and Royal Albert Hall, Classic Rock hailed 2022's "Pawns & Kings" as "the Rolls-Royce of ALTER BRIDGE records" in a 4.5-out-of-5-star review. Plus, the latter LP garnered praise from American Songwriter, Guitar World and Loudwire, while Billboard christened them "one of America's premiere hard rock quartets." Channeling the same hunger, the band continue to push themselves on their self-titled eighth full-length offering, "Alter Bridge". It embodies everything they're known for such as the precise riffs, towering hooks, and solos that practically break guitar strings as they burst through the clouds.
Riot Games has released "Ties That Bind", the official cinematic theme for 2XKO, performed by Courtney LaPlante, acclaimed vocalist for two-times-Grammy-nominated progressive metal band SPIRITBOX.
Blending LaPlante's invigorating vocals with Riot Games' cinematic vision, "Ties That Bind" delivers a powerful and anthemic soundscape that crescendos into an epic, soaring finale for players. The single is available on all major streaming platforms today.
The release comes on the heels of 2XKO, Riot Games' 2v2 fighting game featuring champions from League Of Legends and Arcane, entering early access and opening the game to all players on Windows PC.
"Ties That Bind" follows a landmark stretch for LaPlante and SPIRITBOX. She was recently featured on BABYMETAL's "My Queen" from their album "Metal Forth", which debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200. LaPlante also appeared alongside Poppy and Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE on the metalcore power-collab "End Of You", which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs and climbed to No. 6 on Spotify's Viral 50 U.S. chart. SPIRITBOX guitarist and producer Mike Stringer also contributed writing to the track. Meanwhile, SPIRITBOX earned their first RIAA gold certification for breakthrough single "Circle With Me" and continue to tour heavily in support of their latest album "Tsunami Sea". The second leg of the "Tsunami Sea" U.S. tour kicks off November 12.
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League Of Legends, which has gone on to be one of the most-played PC games in the world. In the years that followed, Riot released Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra and League Of Legends: Wild Rift. Riot's titles have led to the creation of some of the most-watched and widely recognized esports in the world, culminating in events like the League Of Legends World Championship and Valorant Champions Tour (VCT),which are watched by millions of fans each year. Riot has also expanded its IP through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its Emmy-winning animated series.
2XKO is a next-generation 2v2 tag fighter from Riot Games, the studio behind League Of Legends and Valorant. Team up with friends or go solo as you battle it out with a growing roster of League Of Legends champions, each reimagined for explosive fighting game combat. With stunning visuals, fluid mechanics, and deep strategic gameplay, 2XKO blends accessibility and competitive depth like no fighting game has before. Whether you're a longtime competitor or totally new to the genre, this free-to-play fighter offers intense competition and authentic social connection in every match.
SPIRITBOX has emerged as one of the most formidable and forward-thinking bands in heavy music. Since the breakout success of their debut "Eternal Blue" — which debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 — the trio has continued to push genre boundaries. Their "Fear Of Fear" EP earned back-to-back Grammy nominations ("Jaded" in 2024, "Cellar Door" in 2025),while bold collaborations with Megan Thee Stallion, including the viral "Cobra" remix and explosive "TYG" (No. 5 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs),spotlight their fearless crossover vision. Their 2025 sophomore album "Tsunami Sea" (Pale Chord / Rise Records) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart and cemented their status as sonic innovators. Known for their incendiary live show, SPIRITBOX delivers a visceral, emotionally charged experience that continues to captivate audiences around the world.
Metalcore mainstays AS I LAY DYING have roared back with their latest single, "Echoes", a track that signals not only a powerful sonic statement, but the beginning of an inspired new chapter for the band.
Layered in emotion, precision, and melodic depth, "Echoes" explores the internal battles we fight, the shadows we leave behind, and the strength found in forging a new identity. Delivered with unrelenting passion and signature intensity, the song highlights the band's trademark balance of crushing heaviness and poignant introspection.
"Echoes" also marks the debut of a dynamic new AS I LAY DYING lineup, bringing together seasoned talent and fresh energy:
Tim Lambesis - Vocals
Chris Clancy - Bass, Clean Vocals
Bill Hudson - Guitar
Don Vedda - Guitar
Tim Yeung – Drums
Lambesis comments: "As the only primary songwriter on every AS I LAY DYING album, I'm always going to a find a path forward for this catalog of music that I'm so passionate about. But sometimes things come together even better than expected. I'm incredibly grateful for my new bandmates. In addition to being incredibly talented, they genuinely care about my well being and the band we are now all a part of."
Hudson adds: "Tim L and I first met almost 20 years ago and I've been in multiple bands with Tim Y. It's an honor to be a part of the new chapter of AS I LAY DYING. What a great way to get together and play with so many friends of 15+ years at the same time!"
Clancy says: "Excited to finally share this new chapter. Check out the music video for 'Echoes'. Proud of what we've created together. Hope you enjoy it."
This new formation infuses the band with renewed vitality and artistic momentum. Each member brings a unique voice and refined musicianship, helping to craft a sound that's both familiar and forward-thinking, rooted in legacy, but boldly reaching into new territory.
Additionally, AS I LAY DYING will embark on an electrifying European tour this fall, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's landmark album "Shadows Are Security". Fans will experience a career-spanning set, with deep cuts, timeless anthems, and a renewed fire on stage.
Over the past seven years, AS I LAY DYING has gone through a series of lineup changes that have left Lambesis as the only remaining founding member.
Late last year, four members of AS I LAY DYING separately announced that they were leaving the band: longtime guitarist Phil Sgrosso, drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi and bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff.
Sgrosso announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING on October 30, 2024. His exit came just six days after Pierce and Susi left the group, and 12 days after Neff said he was also leaving the band.
AS I LAY DYING's 2024 European tour, "Through Storms Ahead", which was scheduled to kick off on November 15, 2024 in Würzburg, Germany, was eventually canceled. TuskaLive and Grey Beard, the promoters of the Helsinki, Finland concert on the trek, which was supposed to take place on November 21, 2024 at Kulttuuritalo, wrote in a social media post that the tour would "not be rescheduled."
This past January, home security camera footage was leaked in which Lambesis was seen appearing to hit and kick his own dog out of frustration.
In November 2024, a series of videos were leaked that showed Lambesis having violent outbursts while around his third wife in their home. Lambesis later released a statement saying he had filed a restraining order against his wife and accusing her of subjecting him to physical and mental abuse for three years.
Lambesis was famously convicted in 2014 for his role in a murder-for-hire plot against his estranged first wife.
In May 2014, Lambesis was sentenced to six years in jail after pleading guilty to paying a San Diego police officer posing as a hitman $1,000 to kill his wife. Approximately two and a half years later — on December 17, 2016 — he was discharged from a California detention facility and was transferred to the Division of Adult Parole Operations.
This past April, Susi claimed during an appearance on the "BREWtally Speaking" podcast that Lambesis used his incarceration to formulate "this almost-reality TV persona for his fanbase of him portraying himself as his man of redemption or rehabilitation."
In June 2018, AS I LAY DYING played its first show with Lambesis in five years and released a new single. Lambesis also owned up to his crimes in a long apology on the band's Facebook page after his release.
The return of AS I LAY DYING raised some questions, particularly since guitarist Nick Hipa categorically denounced the band's disgraced frontman as a "sociopathic narcissist in definite need of rehabilitation" in a social-media post back in 2014.
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