Ola Englund, Bernth, Charles Berthoud, and Mike Dawes Announce Escape The Internet II European Tour For 2027 - @thebeast

Four of the most technically insane musicians to ever melt the internet are packing it up and taking it back to the stage in 2027. Ola Englund , Bernth , Charles Berthoud , and Mike Dawes are joining forces again for the “Escape The Internet II” tour hitting Europe in February and March 2027.

And yeah, the name fits. These are four players who basically built careers out of doing the unthinkable online, then proved they could pull it off live without a safety net.

Following the success of their first European run, the crew is leveling up everything. Bigger lineup energy, new material, more collaborative moments, and the kind of live show that makes gear nerds stare at the stage like they just saw a UFO land on a bar gig.

Ola Englund summed it up pretty straight:

“After the incredible response to the first European tour, we’re coming back in 2027 with a bigger lineup, new music, more collabs and an even crazier live show.”

He added that fans can expect something built around both individual showcases and full group chaos, where every musician gets space to flex while also locking into moments you only get if you are in the room that night.

That is really the heart of this thing. Not just shredding for the sake of shredding, but four distinct styles crashing into each other in real time. Guitar, bass, acoustic, technique on top of technique, all of it colliding in a way that never quite repeats itself.

Here is the routing for “Escape The Internet II”:

2/5 Warsaw, PL Proxima
2/6 Prague, CZ Meet Factory
2/7 Nuremberg, DE Hirsch
2/9 Antwerp, BE Zappa
2/16 Paris, FR La Maroquinerie
2/18 Copenhagen, DK Pumpehuset
2/19 Stockholm, SE Debaser Strand
2/20 Gothenburg, SE Pustervik
2/21 Oslo, NO John Dee
2/23 Berlin, DE Columbia Theater
2/24 Frankfurt, DE Batschkapp
2/26 Cologne, DE Kantine
2/27 Hamburg, DE Gruenspan
2/28 Utrecht, NL Tivoli Vredenburg (Ronda)
3/2 Stuttgart, DE Im Wizemann Club
3/3 Esch-sur-Alzette, LU Rockhal
3/4 Solothurn, CH Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
3/5 Munich, DE Technikum
3/6 Vienna, AT Arena

Tickets & VIP upgrades are available now:

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Bottom line, this is not a nostalgia run and it is not background music for your phone scrolling habit. It is a full throttle display of modern musicianship from four players who helped define what internet-era virtuosity looks like, then decided to drag it into the real world and turn it up loud.

If you care about guitar, bass, or just watching people do things with their hands that should probably require a permit, this is one to circle on the calendar.


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PRIMAL ANNOUNCE MEXICO CD RELEASE, EUROPEAN SHOW TALKS, AND NEW MUSIC IN THE WORKS - @thebeast

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PRIMAL ANNOUNCE MEXICO CD RELEASE, EUROPEAN SHOW TALKS, AND NEW MUSIC IN THE WORKS


International heavy metal outfit PRIMAL is moving forward with a wave of new activity, including a special Mexico release, developing European tour plans, and the early stages of a new full-length album.

Following a recent band meeting, the group has shared the next steps in their ongoing global push.

First up, PRIMAL will be releasing a CD exclusively for fans in Mexico through Old Skull Records. The release is titled Fin De Los Tiempos (End Times) and serves as a compilation drawn from the band’s catalog, including material from Primal , Humachine , and Iron Age . The band is also actively looking to support the release with live shows in Mexico, and is encouraging promoters and bookers in the region to get in touch.

On the European front, Hightree Booking and Management is currently in discussions to bring PRIMAL to the Netherlands for shows in November 2026, with final dates expected to be confirmed soon.

Looking ahead, the band has already begun work on new material for a forthcoming full-length album. One song is already in development, signaling the start of the next creative chapter for PRIMAL.

More updates will follow soon as plans continue to take shape.

PRIMAL comments:




“Hi guys here is an update. We had a band meeting yesterday to talk about what's next. Here is what's up. First we are releasing a cd for our fans in Mexico on Old Skull Records. The cd is called Fin De Los Tiempos (End Times). This is a comp cd from our albums Primal, Humachine, and Iron Age. We hope to book some shows in Mexico to support the release. Any bookers in Mexico please reach out. Next are booking agency in Europe Hightree Booking and Management is in talks to book us in the Netherlands for November 2026. We hope to finalize the dates. Stay tuned for more on that. As for new music we will start writing music for a new full album. We have one song already working, and It wont take long once we get going. We hope to see you on the road please show your support and spread the word. Thanks again from Primal.”







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VOIDMAKER ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “A COLD, UNYIELDING UNIVERSE” OUT MAY 25, 2026 VIA WITCHES BREW RECORDS - @thebeast

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VOIDMAKER ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “A COLD, UNYIELDING UNIVERSE” OUT MAY 25, 2026 VIA WITCHES BREW RECORDS

Boston, MA / Washington, D.C. based sci-fi thrash death metal project VOIDMAKER is set to unleash their full-length debut, A Cold, Unyielding Universe , arriving May 25, 2026 via Witches Brew Records.

Built by veteran musicians Joe McAnaney (guitars, drums, bass) and Tom McRann (vocals), VOIDMAKER delivers a sharp-edged fusion of blackened thrash, death metal precision, and progressive scale. The result is a high-intensity concept record that doesn’t just hit hard, it tells a story while doing it.

A Cold, Unyielding Universe explores humanity’s future under siege from rogue AIs, unstable Jovian scientists, and ancient extraterrestrial entities lurking beyond known space. It’s a cold run through the cosmos where survival is never guaranteed and evolution comes at a cost. Think expansion, extinction, and everything in between.

This is not background music. This is a full-on transmission from a collapsing future.

Across ten tightly constructed tracks, VOIDMAKER build a cinematic arc of cosmic warfare and human fragility, wrapped in razor riffing, brutal vocal delivery, and atmosphere that feels like deep space with the oxygen cut off.

The album features striking cover art by Adam Burke of Nightjar Illustrations, with additional narrative layout design reinforcing the concept-driven experience. Mixing and mastering were handled by Rob Kukla at Obsidian Studios, with the instrumental piece “Starfall” contributed by Sarah McAnaney-Knight.

LINEUP
Joe McAnaney: Guitar, Drums, Bass
Tom McRann: Vocals

CREDITS
Mix and Master: Rob Kukla, Obsidian Studios
Artwork: Adam Burke, Nightjar Illustrations
“Starfall” instrumental: Sarah McAnaney-Knight

VOIDMAKER are not here to soften the edges. They are here to sharpen them. This is extreme metal engineered for listeners who still want their music to feel dangerous, intelligent, and built for something bigger than Earth.

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Swiss Thrash Metal Force Algebra Unleash Explosive New Live Album Live at RKC May 30th - @thebeast

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Swiss Thrash Metal Force Algebra Unleash Explosive New Live Album Live at RKC May 30th


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Swiss-based thrash metal wrecking crew Algebra are set to release their crushing new live album Live at RKC on May 30th, 2026 via Metalworld Records on digisleeve CD and Oss Da Mord Records on cassette, alongside a worldwide digital release across all streaming platforms.

Captured at The Rocking Chair (RKC) in Vevey, Switzerland on January 20th, 2024, Live at RKC documents the final performance of the band’s acclaimed Chiroptera cycle. The album delivers a fierce and uncompromising set featuring the majority of the Chiroptera material alongside selections from the band’s back catalogue. Raw, aggressive, and completely unfiltered, the recording showcases the band in their natural habitat: loud stages, blinding lights, and total chaos.

Fans of Sepultura, Slayer, Death, Biohazard, Power Trip, Exodus, Pantera, and Forbidden will find plenty to sink their teeth into as Algebra continue to sharpen their blend of razor-wire thrash riffs, punishing grooves, and relentless energy.

The band states:

“‘Live at RKC’ captures the final show of our Chiroptera cycle. It’s a raw and unfiltered document of that night.

This release marks an important milestone for us, and we’re proud to present it in both audio and full video form on May 30th, 2026. Special thanks to Jon, our bassist, whose precision and dedication shaped the entire video production — his work is an integral part of this release.

Turn it up and experience it as it was meant to be heard: loud, intense, and alive.”

Production credits for Live at RKC include FOH and recording by Jan Saunier, mixing and mastering by Raphaël Bovey at MyRoom Studio, cover art design by Mike Cotton-Russell based on an original artwork by Adam Burke, videography by Jonas Lacôte, video editing by Jon Emery, lighting engineering by Sébastien Baudin, and photography by Alain Jordan and Julien Waroux.

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Wayne Static Guitar Tech Voices Support for Matt Zane Documentary and Shares Personal Perspective on Wayne Static’s Legacy - @thebeast

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Wayne Static Guitar Tech Voices Support for Matt Zane Documentary and Shares Personal Perspective on Wayne Static’s Legacy

Erik Fincher, who worked as a guitar and bass technician for Static-X from the 2001 Machine tour through the 2009 Cult of Static tour and maintained a longtime professional relationship with the late Wayne Static , has publicly expressed support for filmmaker Matt Zane ’s unauthorized documentary centered on Wayne Static and Tera Wray .

According to Fincher, his experiences working closely with Wayne over the years shaped his views regarding who should help preserve and present Wayne’s personal and creative legacy.

Fincher also disputed public characterizations suggesting a close friendship between Wayne Static and Edsel Dope , who currently performs as Xer0 in the modern incarnation of Static-X.

“From my personal experience working alongside Wayne for many years, I did not witness the kind of close friendship that has been publicly described,” Fincher stated.

Fincher further expressed his belief that individuals who worked directly with Wayne during his solo years and later career are in a stronger position to help document that chapter of his life and artistic vision.

During his time with Wayne Static, Fincher handled stage equipment, instruments, and in-ear monitor systems while accompanying the band throughout multiple touring cycles. He also pointed to Matt Zane’s documented involvement with Wayne’s post-Static-X creative projects, including Pighammer . Zane has previously stated that Wayne and Tera encouraged him to document aspects of their lives and careers beginning in the late 2000s.

“The fans deserve the opportunity to experience Wayne’s work and creative history,” Fincher said. “I believe preserving that legacy matters.”

Fincher additionally stated that he respects the rights of the surviving and former members of Static-X to continue performing the band’s music, while emphasizing the importance of distinguishing personal recollections and opinions from official historical narratives.

About Erik Fincher


Erik Fincher served as a guitar and bass technician and member of the touring support crew for Static-X for more than a decade. He worked closely with Wayne Static during multiple album and touring cycles and was present throughout significant periods of the band’s career.

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GODS & PUNKS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “A SHRINE BY THE SEA” OUT JULY 3RD, 2026 VIA ELECTRIC VALLEY RECORDS - @thebeast

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GODS & PUNKS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM A SHRINE BY THE SEA OUT JULY 3RD, 2026 VIA ELECTRIC VALLEY RECORDS


Brazilian heavy psych quartet Gods & Punks return with their most ambitious release to date, unveiling the sprawling new album A Shrine By The Sea , arriving July 3rd, 2026 through Electric Valley Records on digital platforms and vinyl.

Known for blending crushing stoner riffs, doom-soaked atmosphere, and progressive songwriting into immersive sonic journeys, Gods & Punks continue pushing deeper into uncharted waters with a record designed to be experienced as a complete voyage.

Formed by:

Alexandre C. – Vocals
Pedro C. – Bass
Rodrigo B. – Guitars
Gabriel S. – Drums

the band has steadily built a reputation within the underground heavy scene through six studio albums that fuse psychedelic exploration with thunderous groove and emotional weight.

A TWO-TRACK ODYSSEY


A Shrine By The Sea is structured around two monumental compositions:


“The Lighthouse” (Side A)
“Poseidon” (Side B)

Each track runs exactly 21 minutes and 12 seconds, creating a vinyl experience rooted in classic album-oriented storytelling while embracing modern accessibility.

To make the release streaming-friendly, both compositions were also divided into four individual “waves,” allowing listeners to experience the album in chapters without losing the larger narrative arc.

The first single, “The Lighthouse – Second Wave,” was released alongside the album pre-order on May 1st. The second single, “Poseidon – Third Wave,” arrives June 19th ahead of the full album release.

BAND STATEMENT


“We’ve always wanted to do an album like this and, after releasing 5 full-length albums, the time was right. A Shrine By The Sea features two tracks we worked really hard on, and that reflect different approaches to our sound. This is, perhaps, the record we felt most proud of, after recording.”

FOR FANS OF


Fans of towering riffs, hypnotic atmosphere, and expansive songwriting in the spirit of Black Sabbath , Elder , and Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats will find plenty to sink into throughout A Shrine By The Sea .

PRODUCTION DETAILS
Music by Gods & Punks
Lyrics by Alexandre C.
Mixed and Mastered by André Leal and Kleber Mariano at Estúdio Jukebox
Guitars and drums recorded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bass recorded in Santos, Brazil
Vocals recorded in Paris, France
Artwork by Alexandre C.
Released by Electric Valley Records

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SWEETLAND REIGNITE ATTENTION ON PARIAH EP — OUT NOW PSYCHEDELIC DOOM RELEASE RETURNS TO THE SPOTLIGHT - @thebeast

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SWEETLAND REIGNITE ATTENTION ON PARIAH EP — OUT NOW PSYCHEDELIC DOOM RELEASE RETURNS TO THE SPOTLIGHT


Sweetland are circling back to the underground with renewed focus on their 2025 release Pariah EP , a dense slab of Psychedelic Doom Metal that continues to earn attention well beyond its initial drop.

Originally released November 4, 2025, Pariah EP is not a comeback or a reinvention. It’s a reminder. Heavy, slow, and deliberately unpolished, the record sits in that thick space between collapse and clarity, pulling influence from the crushing dynamics of Melvins , the hypnotic weight of Monolord , and the expansive, genre bending scope often associated with Devin Townsend .

Now, with fresh promotion and renewed push through the underground circuit, Sweetland are giving the EP a second life, aiming it at new listeners who may have missed it the first time around.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Zach Thomas, the production stays intentionally raw and immersive, letting the riffs breathe, drag, and collapse exactly how they were meant to.

Band Statement


“We never saw Pariah as something that had an expiration date. Doom doesn’t age out. It just waits. This is us pulling it back into the light for the people who weren’t there the first time.”

Release Details


Band: Sweetland
Release: Pariah EP
Status: Out Now (Originally Released November 4, 2025)
Genre: Psychedelic Doom Metal
Production: Recorded, Mixed, Mastered by Zach Thomas
Label: None

Sweetland aren’t chasing hype. They’re letting the record speak louder the second time around. And Pariah EP still hits like it was carved out of stone and left in a storm.



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