Welcome back to the loudest corner of the internet! It’s the first full week of May, and the rock world is heating up faster than a Marshall stack on ten. From legendary anniversaries to surprise album drops and massive tour news, here is what’s shaking the ground this week.
Welcome to Rockville 2026 Kicks Off!
The wait is over! Thursday, May 7th, marks the start of Welcome To Rockville 2026 at the Daytona International Speedway. Tens of thousands of fans are descending on Florida for four days of chaos. With headliners ready to tear up the stage through Sunday, May 10th, early reports from the grounds suggest this might be the biggest attendance in the festival’s history. If you aren’t there, keep your eyes on socials for live updates and photo galleries.
Helloween Wraps Epic 40th Anniversary Run
The “Pumpkins” have officially finished their victory lap. Helloween concluded their massive 40th Anniversary Tour this past weekend with a sold-out show at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. The setlist was a power metal dream, spanning four decades of hits. Fans are already speculating whether the band will head straight back into the studio for a follow-up to their self-titled 2021 masterpiece.
New Music Alert: Wage War & Metal Church
Wage War just dropped their latest studio effort, It Calls Me By Name. It’s a relentless assault that proves they aren’t slowing down after the success of Stigma.
Metal Church is back and as heavy as ever. They’ve announced their 14th studio album, Dead to Rights, and confirmed a massive U.S. East Coast tour for this coming summer. Classic thrash fans, rejoice!
Tour Announcements: Plini & Squeeze
- Plini, the progressive guitar wizard, has announced the “An Unnameable Desire” tour for August 2026. He’ll be bringing his most ambitious production yet to Australia and New Zealand alongside math-rockers Delta Sleep
- In a blast from the past, 70s legends Squeeze have announced a North American tour celebrating 52 years since their formation. The “pop-rock” icons will hit the road this August.
On the Radar: Upcoming Releases
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 8th, as several heavy hitters are slated to drop new music:
- Basement – WIRED
- Social Distortion – Born To Kill
- The Lemon Twigs – Look For Your Mind!
- Lykke Li – The Afterparty (Rumored to be her final album)
Classic Rock Tracks of the Week
Classic Rock just released their “Tracks of the Week” for May 4th. If you need something new for your workout playlist, check out:
- The Virginmarys – “White Knuckle Riding”
- Kris Barras Band – “Riot Of One” (A heavy-hitting MMA-themed anthem)
- Bloodstain – “Something Sinister” (For those who think thrash peaked in 1986!)
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