Inkcarceration Tattoo + Music Festival - a recent 2x Pollstar Global Festival Of the Year nominee - has announced dates for the 2027 event. Following a massive, sold-out 2026 event with 90,000 music fans, Inkcarceration will return to the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio the weekend of 16-18 July 2027.
The Inkcarceration subscriber presale begins Friday, 21 August at 12pm ET with sign ups available at the festival website. 3-Day GA and VIP passes, plus camping and parking, go on sale to the public Monday 24 August at 12 PM ET. Jampack hotel packages available NOW here.
Fans can secure their spot for as little as $1 down, with flexible layaway options available. Service fees on all pass purchases include a charity fee for the DWP Foundation, which gives back to local and national charities throughout the year.
In 2026, Inkcarceration hosted another unforgettable year with a sold-out crowd of 90,000 music fans and 65 bands on three stages including Disturbed, Bad Omens and Limp Bizkit, as well as Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, Hollywood Undead, Gojira, The Used, Sleeping with Sirens, A Day To Remember, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills and many more.
Beyond the music, other unique elements of Inkcarceration Tattoo + Music Festival included 100 tattoo artists and tattoo competitions, as well as the Blood Prison haunted attraction and tours of the prison made famous in the movie The Shawshank Redemption.
The 2026 edition of Inkcarceration Tattoo + Music Festival received widespread media acclaim, including:
“Organizers have transformed the prison grounds into a venue for one of the most extreme music and art gatherings in all of North America.” — VICE
“One of the more unique rock and metal festivals taking place across the U.S., Inkcarceration fully embodies counterculture, bringing noteworthy names in tattooing to the same place you can get a tour of a haunted prison.” — Loudwire
"In a world that often feels increasingly divided, Inkcarceration offered a welcome reminder that beneath the distortion, blast beats, and breakdowns lies one of music's most welcoming communities." — Metal Injection
“Every year attending Inkcarceration…feels like a family reunion.” — Mansfield News Journal
Inkcarceration is co-produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America, and Reinkcarceration LLC, a partnership that formed with the original founders of INK in 2021.
For more information on Inkcarceration, please visit:
Website: https://inkcarceration.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Inkcarcerationfestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com/inkcarfestival
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkcarcerationfestival/
Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, on 1-4th October at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA, USA.
Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the daily music schedule for the 14th year of Aftershock, 1-4 October 2026, at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA.
My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil will headline the West Coast's Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival, featuring 140+ artists--the largest Aftershock lineup yet - along with the addition of a 5th stage to the expanded festival site.
The 2026 Aftershock mobile app has launched for iPhone and Android here, and gives fans the option to create personalised itineraries.
The full music schedule for Aftershock 2026 is as follows (subject to change) and can also be found online here.
Festival gates open at 11:00 AM daily.
Some of the special appearances and reunions at Aftershock 2026 will include:
My Chemical Romance: Celebrating 20 years of The Black Parade
Wu-Tang Clan: Performance from the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees as part of their Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour
Circa Survive: West Coast Reunion show (no shows since 2021)
The Story So Far: Hometown show
Dance Gavin Dance: Hometown show and exclusive Bay Area performance
Cavalera: Exclusive West Coast performance of their iconic Sepultura album Roots - live for the first time in nearly a decade
Wolfmother: 20th Anniversary Tour
Chad Gray, the voice of Mudvayne and Hellyeah: “30 Years of Madness” solo performance performing the hits of both Mudvayne and Hellyeah
DRAIN: Home area show
Thursday: Celebrating anniversaries of three albums: 25 years of Full Collapse, 20 years of A City By the Light Divided, and 15 years of No Devolución
From First To Last: Reunion and rare performance
Kylesa: Reunion and first West Coast show since 2015
Municipal Waste: 25th Anniversary set
Oleander: Hometown reunion show (no shows since 2018)
Spite: Hometown show
Drowning Pool: Sinner 25th Anniversary performance
The Union Underground: First California show in 24 years
Drop Dead, Gorgeous: Reunion show
Ünloco: Reunion Show
Red: Celebrating 20 years of End of Silence
Austin Carlile: The original voice of Of Mice & Men
“This year’s Aftershock marks a bold new chapter for the festival. We’ve brought together metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal to create a lineup that’s raw, youthful, and unapologetic,” says Danny Wimmer of DWP. “With TOOL anchoring the weekend and Pierce The Veil making their headlining debut, we’re breaking boundaries and redefining what Aftershock can be. And after years of fan requests, we’re finally introducing camping — giving fans the chance to fully immerse themselves in the weekend. This is a new era for Aftershock, and Sacramento is about to feel it.”
In addition to music, Aftershock also offers various fan-favourite onsite experiences that elevate the festival weekend, including:
Tremors Dive Bar: Cold, Dark & Loud. A proper dive bar with air conditioning, strong drinks, and music all day.
Cantina del Diablo (New for 2026): An open-air cantina featuring Mexican street fare, tequila and mezcal cocktails, cold cerveza, and refreshing beverages. Built for shared plates, strong pours, and good trouble under the trees. Hosted by Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin.
Aftershock x Jungle Bird Tiki Bar: A tropical reset in the middle of the madness. Back together with Sacramento's favorite The Jungle Bird, this air-conditioned hideaway serves curated tiki cocktails in an island-inspired backdrop.
Overtime Sports Bar (New for 2026): Just steps away from the newly added stage, The Point. This shaded spot will be tuned into the biggest regional and national games all weekend.
Aftershock 4-Day and Single Day General Admission, VIP, and Capital Club passes are on sale now, starting at $1 down using layaway.
Capital Club perks include access to a private, elevated mainstage viewing platform, an exclusive air-conditioned lounge with comfortable seating, all-inclusive drinks, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a dedicated merch stand, Wi-Fi, fast-track entry, air-conditioned restrooms and more.
For the first time ever, Aftershock will offer official RV and Car + Tent camping at nearby Cal Expo for a fully immersive weekend experience. Festival re-entry is included with camping passes, and shuttle passes are available for purchase. In addition, campers will also get access to the Aftershock Wednesday Night Camping Pre-Party hosted by Rock & Brews, featuring a happy hour with complimentary beer and well drinks, free mini golf and batting cages, plus food and drink specials available throughout the weekend. All camping details can be found here.
And new for 2026, the Coast to Coast Pass offers entry to both Aftershock in Sacramento and Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, May 7-10, 2026. Find more details here.
Fans can book official Aftershock hotel and admission packages, which allow festival re-entry each day and additional perks via Jampack. Hotel packages start as low as $10 down.
Weekend and daily Park & Ride passes to and from Cal Expo are also available for purchase as an add-on option for the most convenient way to get to the festival grounds, as there is no onsite parking at Aftershock. Each Park & Ride Shuttle Pass includes free parking for a vehicle at Cal Expo and a nonstop shuttle to and from the festival site.
All details on festival passes, including Jampack hotel packages, camping and parking passes can be found here.
The DWP Foundation will continue its charitable efforts in 2026, with nonprofit partners to be announced at a later date.
Aftershock is teaming up with an incredible lineup of partners, bringing even more energy to Sacramento. DWP gives thanks to Beatbox Beverages, Coors Light, Firestone Walker Brewing, Jack Daniel's, Red Bull, Sun Cruiser, and Topo Chico. Stay tuned for more to explore from the festival partners.
Aftershock 2026 community partners include: Visit Sacramento, County of Sacramento, City of Sacramento and Cal Expo.
Aftershock is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
In 2025, Aftershock welcomed 164,000+ fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, generating an estimated $39 million in local economic impact.
Discovery Park is conveniently located near downtown Sacramento at 1600 Garden Highway, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet.
For more information on Aftershock, visit:
Website: https://aftershockfestival.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AftershockFestival
Twitter: https://x.com/AFTERSHOCKSAC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershockfestival
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershockfestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aftershocksac
Hashtag: #aftershock #aftershockfestival
Photo Credit: Jacob Moinz
Alternative rock outfit Anberlin have announced CURRENCY, the band's highly anticipated ninth studio album and the first full-length release to feature Matty Mullins as lead vocalist. Marking the beginning of a bold new chapter, CURRENCY builds on the momentum of 2024's Vega, where Mullins made his recording debut on two tracks, and signals a renewed creative energy for a band that has continually evolved throughout their nearly 25-year career. Produced by the band alongside Kellen McGregor (Memphis May Fire), the eleven-track album embraces both Anberlin's storied past and an exciting future, proving that growth and reinvention can coexist without sacrificing the band's unmistakable identity.
To coincide with the album announcement, the band have released their first single from the new record 'NEVERAFTER' and accompanying music video, directed by Anberlin drummer Nathan Young, and Jacob Moniz.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/lGZr-AO4Swc
Pre-order CURRENCY here: https://anberlin.lnk.to/CURRENCY
On the new record, vocalist Matty Mullins shares “The overall theme of CURRENCY is what happens after everything you built your identity on falls apart. It’s a journey through heartbreak, loss, addiction, shame, and the lies we tell ourselves. Instead of staying in the wreckage, it’s about finding the strength to face the truth, let go of what was killing you, and become someone new. I believe that healing doesn’t begin when the pain ends, it begins when you finally stop running from it.”
Rather than looking back with hesitation, CURRENCY finds Anberlin moving forward with confidence. Drawing from a collection of previously unfinished songs while giving Mullins the space to leave his own creative mark, the album balances soaring rock anthems with deeply reflective moments, exploring themes of perseverance, vulnerability, and hope. Featuring standout tracks including 'Neverafter,' 'Highstakes,' and the emotionally resonant 'Trenches' featuring Switchfoot, CURRENCY reaffirms Anberlin's commitment to creating music that connects through honesty and resilience. More than simply the next album in the band's catalogue, CURRENCY is a statement of renewal—one that celebrates where Anberlin has been while embracing everything that lies ahead.
Anberlin will hit the road with longtime friends and alternative rock mainstays Switchfoot for an extensive run of tour dates later this year. The tour brings together two of the genre's most enduring and influential bands, giving fans the opportunity to experience Anberlin's next chapter live while celebrating a catalogue that has resonated for nearly 25 years. As the band ushers in a new era with CURRENCY, the upcoming shows promise a dynamic set that blends beloved fan favourites with the powerful new material, underscoring the renewed energy and excitement driving Anberlin forward.
Anberlin are:
Matty Mullins (Vocals),
Christian McAlhaney (Guitar & Vocals)
Joseph Milligan (Guitar)
Deon Rexroat (Bass)
Nathan Young (Drums).
Anberlin online:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify
CURRENCY track listing:
1. NEVERAFTER
2. GRAVITY
3. HIGHSTAKES
4. GHOST
5. MEDICATE
6. TRENCHES ft. Switchfoot
7. AFTERMATH
8. RELAPSE
9. DISPLACE
10. LIES
11. ASHES
Photo Credit: V. Valadez
Louisiana deathgrind powerhouse, BRAT, have released their retaliatory new track, 'Trophy Hunting', which vocalist Liz Selfish says centres around reactive abuse. “Trophy Hunting is a classic tale of older men seeking a trophy wife that they can control," explains Selfish. "The video showcases the brutal aftermath of a young wife who has had enough”.
Stream the video for 'Trophy Hunting', directed by John Coglan, here: https://youtu.be/dL-4K_GyVLo
BRAT will release their new LP, Manslayer, on 25th September via Prosthetic Records.
Pre-order/save BRAT's Manslayer here: https://brat.ffm.to/manslayer
BRAT's eagerly awaited second album was tracked at Chicago's Bricktop Recording, produced, engineered, and mixed by Weekend Nachos' Andy Nelson, and mastered by Brad Boatright (Deadguy, Pig Destroyer, Lathe of Heaven) with maximum weight and minimum mercy.
The follow-up to BRAT's 2024 debut, Social Grace, Manslayer features 17 tracks of primitive death metal, garrotting thrash, and swamp-drenched hardcore for devotees of the darkest reaches of the underground.
BRAT will tour the UK in October and November:
Dates:
28.10 Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
29.10 Manchester Star & Garter
30.10 Glasgow Room 2
01.11 Birmingham The Flapper
03.11 Bristol The Crofters Rights
04.11 London The Black Heart
The band comment: “We’re so excited to be back in the UK eating beans on toast and knocking heads.”
Ironically for such a violently heavy band as BRAT, a lyrical influence that helped shaped Manslayer was country music. More specifically, BRAT vocalist Liz Selfish gleaned inspiration from its songs about women’s revenge, in which they took their power back and left the lifeless bodies of the men who wronged them in their wake. Take 'Earl' by The Chicks, 'Before He Cheats' by Carrie Underwood, 'Gunpowder & Lead' by Miranda Lambert. They were metal as hell without even trying to be.
Shock-inducing album artwork by Wes Benscoter (Mortician, Slayer), hammers home Manslayer's macabre motif.
"There’s not a lot of those tropes in death metal," Selfish says by way of contrast, "which I think primarily is because there’s not a lot of women in that space. I thought that was a really cool perspective and I really liked the storytelling aspect of it." In extreme music, it’s far too often been the other way around, where women end up as the corpses, not the ones holding the knives. This seed of an idea was the ideal means for BRAT to add extra dimensions to its sound, which coincided with Liz stepping up to write lyrics for the first time after guitarist and co-founder Brenner Moate had taken the reins on the group's debut.
"It’s quite new territory for me, and it wasn’t necessarily an intentional thing initially,” Liz says. “I wrote the first song for the album, and I just loved writing, and I was like, ‘I really love doing this, and I want to do more, so I ended up writing the whole album. Brenner’s main focus is writing music – he wants to write riffs - so he wasn't too torn up about not writing the lyrics. It was a nice passing of the torch."
Above all, Manslayer represents a scaling up of ambition, sound, and vision for BRAT. The concepts are bigger, the music more widescreen, and it is all bound to translate into absolute mayhem live. As such, BRAT has been announced as one of the spotlight acts at Louisville's Louder than Life Festival on 17th September, where the band will share the stage with Pantera, Danzig, Mastodon, and more and as part of Chicago's Riot Fest on 18th September, alongside Iggy Pop, Pixies, and Sex Pistols. For a full listing of upcoming BRAT tour dates, click here.
“We’re evolving the bimboviolence and the campiness by making it all a little bit darker with this album, and a bit more overtly violent,” says Liz. “I think that will probably reflect in our stage show and our imagery as well, keeping it fun, not a total 180, but definitely progressing into something darker with it.”
BRAT are:
Liz Selfish (vocals)
Brenner Moate (guitars)
Eoghan Mccarthy
Dustin Eagan (drums)
Ian Hennessey (bass)
Find BRAT online:
BratBand.com
Apple Music
Bandcamp
Facebook
Instagram
Spotify
TikTok
YouTube
X
Manslayer tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. Aileen Wuornos
3. Speculum Bleed
4. Bone Spurs
5. Botch Tox
6. Media Slop
7. Trophy Hunting
8. Asking For Hell
9. Heretic Burning
10. Interlude
11. Manslayer (Hell Hath No Fury)
12. Bloody Mary
13. Femicidal Vengeance
14. Spit On His Grave
15. Ways To Kill Your Husband
16. Blistered Tongues
17. Outro
With their new single 'WILL YOU SURVIVE WHEN I DEVOUR YOUR HEARTBEAT', Leipzig based modern metalcore trio blacktoothed reach a new level of emotional and sonic intensity.
Watch the visualizer here: https://youtu.be/A-Q8NlwU2fQ
Stream/pre-order here: https://arisingempire.com/blacktoothed
Driven by crushing riffs, soaring melodies and emotionally charged vocal performances, 'WILL YOU SURVIVE WHEN I DEVOUR YOUR HEARTBEAT' gives shape to trauma itself. The song speaks from the perspective of an inner darkness that refuses to disappear, confronting the listener with every wound they have tried to bury. Rather than glorifying suffering, blacktoothed reveal the consequences of suppressing emotional pain until it inevitably demands to be acknowledged.
Catch the band live:
15.08.2026 I Summer Breeze Open Air I Dinkelsbühl, DE
blacktoothed online:
https://www.instagram.com/blacktoothed
https://www.facebook.com/blacktoothed
Swedish metalcore phenomenon thrown return with their ferocious new single 'critic'. Sharp-tongued, crushingly heavy and unapologetically confrontational, the track takes aim at self-appointed tastemakers, performative outrage and the endless cycle of online commentary, proving once again that thrown thrive where others merely make noise.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_ZEBPzETt80
Stream/order here: https://arisingempire.com/thrown
Fueled by venomous vocals, bone-crushing grooves and explosive breakdowns, 'critic' is a ruthless response to a culture obsessed with opinions, metrics and manufactured controversy. With "critic," thrown refuse to soften their edges or hold back their frustration. Instead, they deliver another devastating anthem built to ignite stages, silence doubters and remind everyone why they have become one of the most talked-about names in contemporary metalcore.
Catch the band live:
14.08.2026 I Reload Festival I Sulingen, DE
22.08.2026 I Frihamnen I Göteborg, SE
31.10.2026 I EWS Arena I Göppingen, DE
27.11.2026 I Fållan, Johanneshov I Stockholms län, SE
30.11.2026 I HUXLEY'S NEUE WELT I Berlin, DE
01.12.2026 I Raiffeisen Halle im Gasometer I Wien, AT
03.12.2026 I TonHalle München I München, DE
04.12.2026 I Schlachthof Wiesbaden I Wiesbaden, DE
05.12.2026 I Palladium Köln I Köln, DE
06.12.2026 I Elysee Montmartre I Paris, FR
08.12.2026 I Poppodium 013, Tilburg I NL
09.12.2026 I Trix I Antwerpen, BE
11.12.2026 I Manchester Academy I Manchester, GB
12.12.2026 I O2 Academy I Glasgow, GB
13.12.2026 I Troxy I London, GB
thrown online
https://www.instagram.com/thrownband
https://www.facebook.com/thrownband
Photo Credit: Jascha Kreft
In late October, Vesperian will release A New Way To Life, the debut album by Berlin-based duo Tschaikowsky & Kann. Their music moves through ambient, Krautrock and kosmische Musik in equal measure — meditative and slow-burning, with a dreamlike, introspective pull that rewards deep listening.
Ahead of the album, the duo will release a 12" maxi-single 'I Thought This Was Going To Be My Year', which will also appear on the album. The B-side holds two exclusive pieces, 'Slow Morning' and 'Slow Evening', available on vinyl only on this maxi-single. All three tracks are entirely instrumental.
Order and/or listen to 'I Thought This Was Going To Be My Year' here: https://linktr.ee/vesperian
Tschaikowsky & Kann are Niklas Tschaikowsky (guitars) and Leonhard Kann (synthesiser, drum computer, field recording). Their sound draws on a lineage of German electronic and experimental music — echoes of Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, Harmonia and Brian Eno run through it — filtered into a quieter, more contemporary register. The duo has already shared stages with artists including Hayden Pedigo, Minami Deutsch and Blood Incantation.
The maxi 12" is pressed on clear/light-blue vinyl, limited to 300 copies worldwide, and will not be repressed in this configuration. Further details on the forthcoming album will follow shortly.
The pre-order for Tschaikowsky & Kann’s debut album, A New Way To Life, will start on 15th September.
Tschaikowsky & Kann online:
tschaikowskykann.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/tschaikowsky.kann
Vesperian online:
www.vesperian.world
www.instagram.com/vesperian.world
'I Thought This Was Going To Be My Year' tracklist:
1. I Thought This Was Going To Be My Year (11:51)
2. Slow Morning (11:26)
3. Slow Evening (3:27)
Total playing time: 26:44
UK progressive metal force Exist Immortal return with their long-awaited new EP Afterglow, set for release 11th September via Seek & Strike. Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled the EP’s title track with a striking new video.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/38zHTNbCEQY
Pre-save Afterglow here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0msR4mo0MeBoU1Qj8XjpKj?si=54698adc37ef4a9e
For Exist Immortal, Afterglow is the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Shaped by upheaval and personal struggles, it's a record that reflects where they are now, with a renewed sense of purpose moving forward.
“The opening statement and the most complete thing we’ve made to date,” the band explain of the title track. “It sets the tone for everything the EP is about, facing the wreckage head-on and choosing to rebuild against all odds. If you want to know where we are as a band right now, start here.”
For over a decade, Exist Immortal have established themselves as one of the UK’s most distinctive progressive metal acts, combining crushing metalcore, intricate technicality, soaring melodies and contemporary pop sensibilities into a sound that refuses to sit neatly within genre boundaries. Hailing from the South East of England, the band have continually evolved while retaining a focus on music that hits with equal measures of emotional weight and sheer physical force.
That evolution reaches a new level on Afterglow. Written during a period of profound upheaval that saw the band navigate a line-up change, personal and health challenges and a period in which their future was genuinely uncertain, the five track EP became an exercise in creative renewal and ultimately, a reaffirmation of why the band exists in the first place.
"Afterglow is the sound of us finding out what this band actually is," the band explain. "We wrote and rebuilt it through a period of real upheaval, a lineup change, personal challenges, health challenges and a stretch that tested whether we'd keep going at all. Somehow it came out the most assured, most deliberate thing we've ever made."
The resulting record is Exist Immortal at their most focused. Stripping away anything unnecessary, Afterglow is colder, heavier and more deliberate than its predecessors, with sharper songwriting, greater dynamic impact and a newfound confidence running through every moment. Technical precision sits alongside huge melodic hooks and expansive atmosphere, while every riff and arrangement serves a clear purpose.
Away from the studio, Exist Immortal have built a formidable international reputation through relentless touring across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Their explosive live show has seen them perform at Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, MetalDays, Euroblast, Maximum Rock Festival and Complexity Fest, while sharing stages with progressive heavyweights including SikTh, Textures, LANDMVRKS and Cynic. In 2022 they headlined the main stage at UK Tech-Fest, before following it up with sold-out headline tours of Mexico and Japan, further cementing their status as one of the UK's most exciting modern progressive metal exports.
Now, with a renewed creative vision driving them forward, Exist Immortal are entering their most compelling era yet. Afterglow doesn't simply mark the band's next chapter, it redefines who they are, with a sound that leans cold, precise and deliberate, built on taut songwriting, dynamic arrangements and an uncompromising approach that balances technical mastery with memorable hooks and immense weight.
For more:
Instagram || Facebook || Spotify
Track-list:
01 - Something, Somewhere
02 - Fail To Find
03 - Afterglow
04 - Stuck In Motion
05 - Shadow Work
Photo Credit: Cesar Cifuentes
Southern California punk-rock legends zebrahead release their new single and video, 'I Don't Know How to Put This (But I'm Kinda a Big Deal)' alongside the arrival of their new EP, O.
Watch the new video here: https://youtu.be/AMV8fXDOXqs
Listen to O here: https://lnk.to/ZEBRAHEAD_O
O physical release and merch here: https://zebrahead.myshopify.com
The release marks the completion of zebrahead's ambitious four-part conceptual EP series - III, II, I, and now O - a creative journey that has seen the band continue to evolve while staying true to the infectious hooks, explosive live energy, and genre-defying sound that has made them international fan favourites for decades.
zebrahead features Ali Tabatabaee (vocals, rhymes), Adrian Estrella (vocals, guitar), Ben Osmundson (bass), Dan Palmer (guitar), and Ed Udhus (drums).
"This EP feels like we tapped into something new for us," says vocalist Tabatabaee. "Everything just feels bigger, the riffs, the hooks, the verses, all of it. We didn't hold back."
"We truly believe we've captured something special," adds vocalist/guitarist Estrella. "Turn it up to eleven and lose your voices!" Guitarist Palmer agrees. "These songs are next level for us! It's got a varied mix of heavy, melodic, shred, and singalongs for days! We plan to do two things: kick ass and chew bubble gum! And we're all out of bubble gum!"
'I Don't Know How to Put This (But I'm Kinda a Big Deal)' serves as the final piece of the O collection, following previously released tracks 'Happy Endings at the Movies', 'A Perfect Life Is Such A Bore', 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', 'Burn Burn Burn', and 'Smoke Signals From My Couch'. Together, the songs showcase a band that continues to push its songwriting while delivering the massive choruses, crushing riffs, and undeniable energy that have become zebrahead trademarks.
Signed to Columbia Records while barely out of high school, zebrahead have weathered every high and low imaginable while selling more than two million albums worldwide, navigating label changes, earning a Grammy nomination for a collaboration with Motörhead, and relentlessly touring across the globe. Through it all, their chemistry and determination have never wavered.
For nearly a decade, zebrahead have embraced a completely independent approach, handling both the creative and business sides of the band themselves. "It's more fun when there is no boss," says bassist Osmundson. "And honestly, that has been the approach that has kept the band alive. Cause why do it if it isn't fun?" That DIY spirit continues to fuel a live show renowned for explosive hooks, massive riffs, and pure cathartic release.
The band's story began with the independently released Yellow EP in 1998 before signing with Columbia Records and releasing Waste of Mind later that year. Playmate of the Year (2000) expanded their global audience, while MFZB (2003) achieved Gold status in Japan behind the hit 'Rescue Me'/ Albums including Broadcast to the World, Phoenix, Get Nice, Call Your Friends, and Walk the Plank further cemented the band's international following. In 2019, Brain Invaders arrived via MFZB Records worldwide and Avex Group in Japan, once again highlighting the band’s longevity and continued creative evolution.
With the arrival of III, II, I, and O, the band has delivered one of its most ambitious and cohesive releases to date while reaffirming why they remain one of punk rock's most enduring acts.
Upcoming Live Dates:
zebrahead’s - 30 Years of Wrecking Europe Tour
(w/ support from Punk Rock Factory)
13 Nov 2026 - Resonanzwerk - Oberhausen, DE ~
14 Nov 2026 - Garage – Saarbrücken, DE ~
15 Nov 2026 - Kulturzentrum Schlachthof – Bremen, DE %
16 Nov 2026 - Tivoli Pandora – Utrecht, NL
17 Nov 2026 – Dynamo - Eindhoven, NL
18 Nov 2026 – Zappa – Antwerp, BE
19 Nov 2026 – Atelier – Luxembourg, LU
20 Nov 2026 - La Maroquinerie – Paris, FR
21 Nov 2026 - La Rayonne – Lyon, FR
22 Nov 2026 - Legend Club – Milano, IT
24 Nov 2026 - Kino Siska – Ljubljana, SI
25 Nov 2026 - Boogaloo Club – Zagreb, HR
26 Nov 2026 - Dürer Kert – Budapest, HU
27 Nov 2026 - Ottakringer Brewery “RIOT BREW FEST” – Vienna, AT *
28 Nov 2026 – Hydrozagadka – Warsaw, PL
29 Nov 2026 - Rock Café – Prague, CZ
01 Dec 2026 – Löwensaal – Nürnberg, DE
02 Dec 2026 - Backstage Werk - München, DE
03 Dec 2026 – Longhorn – Stuttgart, DE
04 Dec 2026 - Bergfestival – Saalfeld, AT *
05 Dec 2026 - Felsenkeller – Leipzig, DE
06 Dec 2026 – Pavillon – Hannover, DE
08 Dec 2026 - Live Music Hall – Köln, DE
09 Dec 2026 - Skaters Palace – Münster, DE
10 Dec 2026 – Metropol – Berlin, DE
11 Dec 2026 - Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, DE
12 Dec 2026 - Grosse Freiheit 36 – Hamburg, DE
~ Support from Peter aus der Mozartstrasse (no Punk Rock Factory)
% Support from Indecent Behavior (no Punk Rock Factory)
* festival show (check festival site for line-up)
For updates and additional information, visit www.zebrahead.com.
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