From global superstar & Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine,

a powerful reflection on the harsh truths and raw realizations that can only come from confronting death In My Darkest Hour A Memoir By Dave Mustaine With Joe Layden September 8, 2026 | Da Capo | 240 pages 9780306837432 | $30.00 Hardcover 9780306837456 | $15.99 eBook 9781668655955 | $27.99 Audiobook New York, NY (March 19, 2026)—Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette … Continue reading From global superstar & Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine,

musicmatters2018March 19, 2026Leave a comment

Articles, Latest News and Information

DEVIL’S CUT

RELEASES TITLE TRACK TODAY FROM DEBUT ALBUM ‘ROADKILL’ DUE OUT APRIL 24 ON MNRK HEAVY March 17, 2026 – DEVIL’S CUT harness anthemic metalcore and authentic country imagery with melody to massive effect throughout their debut album, ROADKILL, due out April 24 on MNRK Heavy. As evidenced by today’s release of the title track, “Roadkill,” which infectiously fuses a little bit of country with a little … Continue reading DEVIL’S CUT

musicmatters2018March 17, 2026Leave a comment

Articles, Latest News and Information, Upcoming Concert and Festival Announcements

The West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival AFTERSHOCK Returns 2026

Aftershock Returns To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA October 1-4, 2026 The 14th Year Offers The Festival’s Biggest Lineup To Date And Expanded Festival Site With 140+ Artists Across 5 Stages, Including: My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, Sublime (Thursday), Limp Bizkit, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan (Friday), Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL (Saturday),TOOL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman (Sunday) & Many More … Continue reading The West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival AFTERSHOCK Returns 2026

musicmatters2018March 4, 2026Leave a comment

Articles, Latest News and Information

Onslaught And Warlord Add New Shows on North American Tour!

Onslaught and Warlord Add New Shows for Their Co-Headlining North American Tour and Add Haunter as Support Act NEW YORK CITY, NY (February 12, 2026) — ONSLAUGHT and WARLORD announce two new shows on their upcoming North American tour; St Paul MN @ Turf Club on April 5th and Pensacola FL @ Handlebar on April 11th. Both shows are on sale now. They have also invited … Continue reading Onslaught And Warlord Add New Shows on North American Tour!

musicmatters2018February 12, 2026Leave a comment

Articles, Latest News and Information

W.A.S.P. Announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 North America Tour with Special Guests KK’s Priest

—-Hollywood, CA (February 11, 2026) — W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their first four albums.Tickets and VIP: http://www.WASPnation.comGeneral on-sale: Friday, FEB 13th at 10am local time“1984 To Headless”, the … Continue reading W.A.S.P. Announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 North America Tour with Special Guests KK’s Priest

musicmatters2018February 11, 2026February 11, 2026Leave a comment

Hard Rock Band Bastion Rose Releases New Single “Bones”

Full Length Album Blue Rising Drops This Summer! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bastion Rose Marches Forward with Heavy Metal Anthem “Bones” Second Single from Upcoming Album Blue Rising BLOOMINGTON, IN – Following the success of their recent single “Dust,” cinematic hard rock powerhouse Bastion Rose has unleashed their next single, “Bones.” The new single serves as the second offering from their highly anticipated upcoming record, Blue Rising. “Bones” is a heavy metal anthem defined by its … Continue reading Hard Rock Band Bastion Rose Releases New Single “Bones”

musicmatters2018February 3, 2026Leave a comment

Articles, Latest News and Information

MEGADETH

RELEASE FINAL SINGLE “PUPPET PARADE” FROM THEIR SELF-TITLED FINAL STUDIO ALBUM OUT THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE With the release of MEGADETH’s final studio album out this week (January 23), the metal titans have shared the final single “Puppet Parade” from the much-anticipated album released via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. Listen to the track HERE. “‘Puppet Parade’ is … Continue reading MEGADETH

musicmatters2018January 22, 2026Leave a comment

Articles, Latest News and Information

MEGADETH ANNOUNCE LET THERE BE SHRED

THE ULTIMATE MEGADETH IMMERSIVE LISTENING EVENT TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 EXCLUSIVE DAY-LONG IMMERSIVE CELEBRATION IN NASHVILLE With MEGADETH’s final studio album set for release on January 23, the metal titans have announced LET THERE BE SHRED: THE ULTIMATE MEGADETH IMMERSIVE LISTENING EVENT set for Saturday, January 17 in La Vergne, TN (just outside Nashville). This exclusive, day-long immersive celebration will offer attendees the opportunity to get closer to the band, … Continue reading MEGADETH ANNOUNCE LET THERE BE SHRED

musicmatters2018December 12, 2025Leave a comment

Articles, Latest News and Information

MEGADETH TEAM WITH TRAFALGAR RELEASING TO PREMIERE MEGADETH : BEHIND THE MASK JANUARY 22, 2026

GLOBAL CINEMATIC EVENT THAT CHRONICLES THE BAND’S 40-YEAR CAREER TO DEBUT ON MORE THAN 1,000 SCREENS WORLDWIDE TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP FOR UPDATES FIRST LISTEN EVENT TO COINCIDE WITH THE JANUARY 23 RELEASE OF MEGADETH’S SELF-TITLED ALBUM, THE BAND’S FINAL STUDIO RELEASE (LOS ANGELES, CA – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025) – Legendary metal titans MEGADETH have teamed … Continue reading MEGADETH TEAM WITH TRAFALGAR RELEASING TO PREMIERE MEGADETH : BEHIND THE MASK JANUARY 22, 2026

musicmatters2018December 4, 2025December 4, 2025Leave a comment