Sabaton’s 11th Studio album, Legends, focuses on 11 different historical figures. It was released with the latest single “I, Emperor”, based on Napoleon Bonaparte, and arrives with an accompanying music video.

Legends

Sabaton has made their label debut with Better Noise Music with Legends. The album dives into the stories of Joan of Arc, Vlad The Impaler, Julius Caesar, Miyamoto Musashi, and more. This is the first time in Sabaton history that the whole band has come together on the songwriting process, and it truly showcases the bands evolution and storytelling.

The tracks already released from the album have accumulated tens of millions of streams and generated tons of views on youtube. Among these are “Crossing the Rubicon” featuring Nothing More, released September 12, “The Duelist” and “Lightning At The Gates”, released July 25, “Hordes of Khan”, released June 6, and “Templars”, released April 25.

The album is available on all streaming platforms now and can be reached here. It is also available for purchase here.

I, Emperor

The latest single, “I, Emperor” was released with the album and accompanying music video, based on Napoleon Bonaparte.

“Epic battles, bold moves and a rise from nothing to emperor,” explains frontman Joakim Brodén, “Napoleon is straight up legendary and his story is basically built for a SABATON song. Plus, this one was greatly—and I mean greatly—requested by fans. So here it is… you asked, we delivered!”

Bassist Pär Sundström continued, “I was excited about ‘I, Emperor,’ because I’ve seen countless requests for us to write a song about Napoleon, which is usually a sign that fans will get excited about a song. This one’s got that anthem energy, and we’ve got a feeling it’s gonna be a fan favorite.” He added, “It’s punchy, powerful and seriously catchy, that’s something we all felt when Joakim was singing along to the music during the filming of the video for the song. I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks. I’m curious to see if fans think this one should make it into the setlist for future shows!”

The music video features a boardgamer meets Napoleon style video. Boardgames were a favorite pastime of Sundstörm in his childhood, and the band aimed to create a historical boardgame reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo. Brodén took the role of the French, while Sundström and guitarist Chris Rörland represented the British. Sabaton drummer Hannes Van Dahl and guitarist Thobbe Englund played the Prussians.

Prior to playing, Brodén read a book explaining how Napoleon could have won the battle. He used this knowledge in the video to reverse history and win. However, the band is completely unaware that by playing the game, they are controlling the real battle. When leaving the gaming room, they see that the British pub that they were in was now a French café.

Touring

Sabaton has headlined many major festivals and sold out arenas across the globe. The band is now in the middle of a world tour that kicked off on October 6 in Istanbul, Turkey, and continues through November 14, in Cologne, Germany. 

The tour will pick up again on February 9, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, beginning a 32-date voyage across North America. They will be venturing across the United States and Canada, making stops in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and more before ending on April 20 in Vancouver, BC.

Tickets and information are available here.

Tour Dates

Fri 11/14      Cologne, DE                     Lanxess Arena

Sat 11/15     Berlin, DE                         Mercedes Benz Arena

Sun 11/16    Ostrava, CZ                      Ostravar Arena

Tue 11/18     Zurich, CH                       Hallenstadion

Thu 11/20    Munich, DE                      Olympiahalle

Fri 11/21      Vienna, AT                        Stadthalle

Sat 11/22     Krakow, PL                       Tauron Arena

Mon 11/24    Stuttgart, DE                     Schleyerhalle

Tue 11/25     Frankfurt, DE                    Festhalle

Wed 11/26   Esch Sur Alzette, LU         Rockhal

Fri 11/28      Paris, FR                          Accor Arena

Sat 11/29     Lyon, FR                          LDLC Arena

Mon 12/1     Amsterdam, NL                Ziggo Dome

Tue 12/2      Antwerp, BE                     Sportpaleis

Thu 12/4      London, UK                      The O2 Arena

Fri 12/5        Manchester, UK                Co-op Live

Sat 12/6       Nottingham, UK                Motorpoint Arena

Mon 12/8     Hannover, DE                   ZAG Arena

Tue 12/9      Copenhagen, DK              Royal Arena

Thu 12/11    Oslo, NO                          Unity Arena

Fri 12/12      Gothenburg, SE                Scandinavium

Sat 12/13     Stockholm, SE                  3Arena

Mon 2/9       Fort Lauderdale, FL          War Memorial Auditorium

Tue 2/10      Tampa, FL                        Yuengling Center

Fri 2/13        Houston, TX                     713 Music Hall

Sat 2/14       Dallas, TX                        South Side Ballroom

Sun 2/15      San Antonio, TX               Boeing Center at Tech Port

Wed 2/18     Phoenix, AZ                      Arizona Financial Theatre

Fri 2/20        Los Angeles, CA               The Kia Forum

Sat 2/21       Wheatland, CA                 Hard Rock Live

Tue 2/24      Salt Lake City, UT             The Union Event Center

Thu 2/26      Loveland, CO                   Blue Arena

Fri 2/27        Omaha, NE                      Steelhouse Omaha

Sat 2/28       St. Louis, MO                   The Factory

Mon 3/2       Des Moines, IA                 Vibrant Music Hall

Tue 3/3        Minneapolis, MN               The Armory

Wed 3/4       Chicago, IL                       The Salt Shed

Fri 3/6          Milwaukee, WI                  Landmark Credit Union Live

Sat 3/7         Cincinnati, OH                  The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Sun 3/8        Detroit, MI                        The Fillmore Detroit

Tue 3/10      Pittsburgh, PA                   UPMC Events Center

Wed 3/11     Philadelphia, PA               The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark

Thu 3/12      Boston, MA                      MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Sat 3/14       Virginia Beach, VA            The Dome

Sun 3/15      Washington, DC               The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Tue 3/17      Greensboro, NC               Greensboro Special Events Center

Wed 3/18     Atlanta, GA                       Coca-Cola Roxy

Mon 4/6       Halifax, NS.                      Scotiabank Centre

Thu 4/9        Laval, QC.                        Place Bell

Sat 4/11       Toronto, ON.                     Great Canadian Toronto

Tue 4/14      Winnipeg, MB.                  Burton Cummings Theatre

Fri 4/17        Edmonton, AB.                 Edmonton Convention Centre

Sat 4/18       Calgary, AB.                     Grey Eagle Event Centre

Mon 4/20     Vancouver, BC.                 PNE Forum

Sat 6/6         Nürnberg, Germany          Rock im Park

Sun 6/7        Nürburgring, Germany      Rock am Ring

Sat 6/13       Nickelsdorf, Austria           Nova Rock

Sun 7/5        Cartagena, Spain              Rock Imperium Festival

Singer-songwriter Maggie Rose has officially released her EP, Cocoon. The EP arrived on October 10 via One Riot Records and is available on all streaming platforms.

Cocoon

Cocoon captures Maggie Rose’s powerful vocals while showcasing her ability to seamlessly blend elements of rock, pop, soul, Americana, and folk. It is a deeply personal collection of songs that features themes of self-acceptance, transformation, and growth.

When speaking to Hit Parader about a lyric in “Relentless”, “The best things take their time”, Rose replied, “The best things take their time in terms of self acceptance. It’s not always like getting people to understand who you are. It’s also about understanding your own self, and I think that’s been one of the best parts about just being able to make music for as long as I have, like I’ve learned so much about myself, because the audience is a mirror to me, and we connect on things that are real, and what’s not real doesn’t get to go in the next album. [laughs].”

The album features a collaboration with Grace Potter on the song “Poison In My Well”. Rose spoke with us on how the feature came to be, stating, “I was pregnant, I had a Grammy nomination, just things seemed to be going well, and then I couldn’t quite focus on the successes. I was focused on the people who couldn’t be happy for me. So we cut the song, and it was a bop.” She continued, “I sent the EP to Grace, and she’s always someone who has been happy for me. She’s always, lifting up other people, like, if you know Grace, she’s very true to that. And I wanted feedback on the whole EP once it was done. But really, I was angling for her to join me on ‘Poison In My Well’. And I asked her on that phone conversation, and she said ‘yes’ on the spot, and the next day she sent me back her part.”  She stated, “It was beyond my wildest dreams.”

Along with “Poison In My Well” and “Relentless”, the Cocoon also brings the title track, “Fly”, “Same Way”, and “Sting.” Rose’s longtime collaborator Ben Tanner co-produced the EP with Davis Naish, who co-wrote “Sting” along with Rose, Natalie Hemby, and Steph Jones. Cocoon is a perfect exploration of self-evolution, showing where Rose finds herself as both an artist and a new mother. “The whole EP is about growth and how it can be taxing but also rewarding,” She said. It sets the stage for 2026 to be the most exciting year for Maggie Rose yet.

Team NINJA took the Ninja Gaiden 4 launch to new heights, literally. To celebrate the game’s release, two helicopters soared above Miami, one carrying a 26-foot-wide aerial screen and the other hosting Team NINJA community manager Emmanuel “Master” Rodriguez and Diamond-certified artist Swae Lee.

The live event set a new Guinness World Record for the largest video game display flown by helicopter, as footage of Ninja Gaiden 4 hero Yakumo battling enemies illuminated the night sky. The display was synced to Swae Lee’s unreleased track “Flammable,” turning the stunt into a fusion of gaming, music, and technology.

Inspired by the game’s lore, where survivors build skyward cities above flooded Tokyo, the event brought Ninja Gaiden 4’s high-flying action to life. Using live broadcast tech from aerial media company HELI-D, gameplay was streamed directly from one chopper to the other’s massive airborne screen.

Ninja Gaiden 4 launches tomorrow, October 21, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam, and PlayStation 5. It’s also available day one with Game Pass.

The Deluxe Edition includes the upcoming “The Two Masters” expansion, plus exclusive skins and items. Pre-orders for any version unlock the Dark Dragon Descendent Yakumo skin at launch.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Guinness World Records (@guinnessworldrecords)

Across seven albums, Jupe Jupe has created a catalog that blends synth-pop, the darkness of post-punk, and atmospheric elements. They are unafraid to explore emotional themes, wrapping them in a unique sound, showcased in “Kill Your Darlings”.

Kill Your Darlings

“There are sounds colored by breaths of Depeche Mode, Gary Numan and OMD, and even some quick little winks and grins towards Haircut 100 and early Cure. Sonic references to further the genre and push it into the future. A future that is danceable, joyous, and stained with beautiful melancholy.” Says The Big Takeover

Synth-pop and post-punk fusion band Jupe Jupe have unleashed a new single, titled “Kill Your Darlings”. The song arrives paired with a visualizer, which showcases various black and white scenes. Clips of scissors, driving, and the song title cycle throughout the video. The song is perfect for fans of Depeche Mode, with a touch of The Cure, Cold Cave, Nation of Language, and Psychedelic Furs.

The song is available on all streaming platforms now!

“Anyone with even a passive appreciation for expertly applied, fluid synth riffs, drama-filled vocals, infectious pop choruses, and deft dance-rock grooves will be able to ease right in.” States All Music Guide.

Guitarist and Multi-instrumentalist Bryan Manzo spoke about the new single, “Darkwave and Post-Punk…’Synthesis’ is not just about electricity, but also about texture and sound. What if Marc Bolan played guitar on Depeche Mode’s Black Celebration or Trent Reznor programmed synths on Echo and the Bunnymen’s Heaven Up Here? That is the sonic firmament we tried to build for ‘Kill Your Darlings.’ Through that we wanted to drive a pulsing bass, tribal drums, and post-punk rhythmic guitar jangle. The lyrics, which often arrive more as a process of channeling than grinding, tell a tale with which every artist struggles; what to keep and what to kill. We hope this song provides a fresh heartbeat for introspective listeners looking for sanctuary, out in the darkness of the Pacific Northwest.”

King of Sorrows

“Kill Your Darlings” is the first single from Jupe Jupe’s upcoming album, King of Sorrows. The album will be available in February of 2026.

The album was created with help from the band’s longtime collaborators Evan Foster and Matt Bayles. Foster, known for working with The Sonics, Dirty Sidewalks, and The Boss Martians, engineered recordings at No-Count Studios in Seattle. Bayles handled mixing at the Red Room in Seattle as well. He is known for being a previous member of Minus the Bear and working in audio for bands such as Mastodon, Botch, Nox Novacula, and more.

Upcoming Tour Dates

October 17 – Seattle, WA @ Slight of Hand Cellars SODO

November 7 – Olympia, WA @ McCoys Tavern

November 8 – Seattle, WA @ Central Saloon

December 6 – Olympia, WA @ The Cryptatropa Bar

December 20 – Shoreline, WA @ The Hidden Door

A “Hellish” billboard has appeared in Sanguisugabogg’s hometown of Columbus, Ohio, directly across from the Capitol building. The billboard parodies the “Hell Is Real” billboards that were put up across the United States in 2004 to promote Christianity to motorists.

“To have our logo plastered on a billboard just across our state Capitol building should be considered vandalism in some way,” the band theorizes. “This is so cool. Thank you to Century Media for giving OUR city the sickest merch it could ever receive.”

Hideous Aftermath

The creative billboard was the band’s on-brand promotion of their new album. Hideous Aftermath is available now through Century Media and can be accessed here.

The album follows their 2021 album Tortured Whole and 2023’s Suicidal Ecstacy, both of which are highly regarded by fans. But this album is “the one where we rolled our sleeves up and brought our A-Game,” Vocalist Devin Swank states.

Hideous Aftermath was produced by Kurt Ballou, known for his work with Nails and High on Fire. It was recorded in Salem, Massachusetts, in God City Studios during the Spring of 2025. “We got off the road after A LOT of touring and wanted to drill down and be as purely creative as possible without distraction,” says Swank of the band’s decision to work with the Converge guitarist in Witch City. “Kurt mixed Homicidal Ecstasy, so he already understood what we were going for.

On The Road

The band has played plenty of United States and international tours with acts such as Cannibal Corpse, Lorna Shore, and Kublai Khan TX, along with their own headlining tours and festivals.

“Eight or nine years ago, it seemed like what we were doing was pretty niche,” Swank admits, “Where we’ve come, some of the rooms and festivals we’ve played is kind of remarkable.” The ‘Bogg has made its way to some of the more major festivals such as Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio, and Welcome to Rockville in Daytona, Florida. “I think we were a band that was set up to do nothing or a lot of something,” Swank concludes. “Why ‘normies’ ever ended up liking it was weird. Who knows? Maybe we made pain and suffering fun.”

Sanguisugabogg is hitting the road again on their headlining tour with Despised Icon, Defeated Sanity, and Corpsepile. Tickets are available here.

Tour Dates:

11/4 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrew’s Hall

11/5 — Chicago, IL — Metro

11/6 — Indianapolis, IN- Deluxe @ Old National Centre

11/7 — Lawrence, KS — The Granada

11/8 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall

11/9 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey

11/11 — Phoenix, AZ — The Nile Theater

11/12 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory

11/13 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre

11/14 — Los Angeles, CA- The Regent

11/15 — Las Vegas, NV — Fremont Country Club

11/17 — Dallas, TX — Echo Lounge & Music Hall

11/18 — Austin, TX — Mohawk

11/19 — Houston, TX — White Oak Downstairs

11/21 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum

11/22 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade

11/23 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground

11/25 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre

11/26 — Baltimore, MD- Baltimore Soundstage

11/28 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza

11/29 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer

11/30 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs

156/Silence has announced their new home label to be Pure Noise Records. In response to the signing, the band states, “Pure Noise has always been a label we have all been fans of so when the option to sign with them was there we couldn’t pass it up. Everyone at the label has been so accommodating and supportive, very excited for the future of 156 with Pure Noise!”

Our Parting Ways

In celebration of their new label, the band has unleashed their new single “Our Parting Ways”. The single is their first release since their 2024 album “People Watching”. 

When asked about the song, the band stated, “Our parting ways will always come together. The spaces left between what was and what is hold a place of their own to be remembered with grace. As the pages decrease in our story, we bleed to gain access to the memories of the path we once shared.”

The single arrived paired with a music video directed by Errick Easterday. It showcases a dark, grainy atmosphere of a campsite in the middle of the night, with clips of the band’s performance. 

The song is available on all streaming platforms here.

On The Road

156/Silence has kept busy on the road in 2025, packed with tour dates. They are currently on their North American tour with Counterparts, Thrown, and Split Chain until October 26. 

A few days later, on October 30, they will begin their tour with Fit For A King, Make Them Suffer, Spite, and Currents. 

Spring 2026 will mark the band’s first EU/UK tour, playing again with Fit For A King. This time joined by Memphis May Fire and Acres. 

Tickets and information can be found here.

Tour Dates

Supporting Counterparts and Thrown with Split Chain

OCT 15 Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation

OCT 16 Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre

OCT 17 Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall

OCT 18 Baltimore, MD – Nevermore

OCT 19 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

OCT 21 Albany, NY – Empire Live

OCT 22 New Haven, CT – Toad’s

OCT 23 Huntington, NY – The Paramount

OCT 24 Worcester, MA – The Palladium

OCT 25 Quebec City, QC – Salle Montaigne

OCT 26 Ottawa, ON – The Bronson

Supporting Fit For A King, Make Them Suffer, Spite, Currents

OCT 30 Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre

OCT 31 San Diego, CA – Soma

NOV 01 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues

NOV 02 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco

NOV 03 San Jose, CA – The Ritz*

NOV 04 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

NOV 06 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory

NOV 07 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory

NOV 08 Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

NOV 09 Denver, CO – Fillmore

NOV 11 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

NOV 12 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

NOV 14 Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre

NOV 15 Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

NOV 16 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

NOV 18 Toronto, ON – History

NOV 19 Montreal, QC – Olympia

NOV 20 South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground*

NOV 21 Worcester, MA – The Palladium

NOV 22 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live

NOV 23 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s

NOV 24 Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups*

NOV 25 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall

NOV 26 New York, NY – Palladium Times Square

NOV 28 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

NOV 29 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

NOV 30 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle

DEC 01 Jacksonville, FL – Albatross*

DEC 02 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

DEC 03 Orlando, FL – House of Blues

DEC 04 New Orleans, LA – Gasa Gasa*

DEC 05 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall

DEC 06 San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center

DEC 07 Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory

*156/Silence Headlining Date

Mitski is known for her outstanding, emotionally packed, and theatrical live performances. As of today, October 16, 2025, fans can experience the magic of Mitski’s live show from the comfort of their own homes, with proceeds going towards a charitable cause.

The Land: The Live Album 

The Land: The Live Album is available now via Dead Oceans. The 21-track digital album is available exclusively on Bandcamp for a limited time only. Also, as of today, Mitski’s entire digital catalog is available for ‘name your price’ purchase on Bandcamp. This will last until Sunday, October 19, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Produced by Mitski’s longtime producer, Patrick Hyland, the 21 tracks are both songs from the 2023 album The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We and re-workings of other songs. Of these songs are “Washing Machine Heart”, “I Bet On Losing Dogs”, “First Love/Late Spring”, “My Love Mine All Mine”, and “Nobody”.

The funds from these name-your-price digital downloads will support Direct Relief. Direct Relief is an organization that expands access and resources to medicine and healthcare by providing doctors with life-saving medical resources. They also work in disaster relief, helping with hurricanes and wildfires. Direct Relief works in all 50 states and in over 80 countries across the globe. More information about Direct Relief is available here.

A limited-edition Blue Light color vinyl for the album is available for pre-order exclusively on Bandcamp now. The vinyl contains 12 authentic tracks and can be accessed here.

Mitski: The Land Film

The release leans into the October 22 release of the stunning concert film, directed by Grant James. Tickets and information can be accessed here. Fans have the opportunity to gather and witness the magic of Mitski: The Land in 630 cinemas across 30 countries.

The Land: The Live Album Digital Tracklist

1. Everyone

2. Buffalo Replaced

3. Working for the Knife

4. The Deal

5. Valentine, TX

6. I Bet on Losing Dogs

7. Thursday Girl / Geyser

8. First Love / Late Spring

9. Star

10. Heaven

11. I Don’t Like My Mind

12. I Love Me After You

13. Happy

14. My Love Mine All Mine

15. Last Words of a Shooting Star

16. Pink in the Night

17. I Don’t Smoke

18. I’m Your Man

19. Fireworks

20. Nobody

21. Washing Machine Heart

The Land: The Live Album Vinyl Tracklist

1. Everyone

2. Valentine, TX

3. I Bet On Losing Dogs

4. Thursday Girl

5. Geyser

6. First Love / Late Spring

7. Happy

8. My Love Mine All Mine

9. Last Words of a Shooting Star

10. Pink in the Night

11. I Don’t Smoke

12. Fireworks

Yellowcard are officially back. The alt-rock mainstays have dropped their first new full-length in nearly 10 years, Better Days, out today via Better Noise Music. The comeback LP marks a massive return for the band, produced by blink-182’s Travis Barker, who also handled drums across every track.

The title track, “Better Days,” has already made history for the band, giving Yellowcard their first-ever No. 1 at alternative radio, 22 years after their debut on the format, making it the longest wait for a first leader in the chart’s history.

The album dives deep into themes of gratitude, forgiveness, and rediscovery, with frontman William Ryan Key describing the experience as transformative: “I started the record as one version of myself and came out the other side changed. I came out of it writing songs like I was 19 again.”

Better Days also features some major guests, including Avril Lavigne on “You Broke Me Too” and Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba on the forthcoming “Love Letters Lost.” Lavigne said she was drawn to the project after Barker played her the track: “I liked how it can be an anthem people can relate to when finding hope after a relationship.”

After reuniting in 2022, Yellowcard have embraced a new creative chapter, one that Key calls “a sonic time machine.” The band are also celebrating the release with a pop-up exhibit and album party at Las Vegas’ Punk Rock Museum and an in-store signing at Zia Records on October 17, while in town for the When We Were Young festival.

The release caps off a whirlwind year for the group, who are currently wrapping their Maximum Fun Tour with A Day To Remember before closing out in Florida this November.

Better Days is available now through Better Noise Music, including exclusive merch bundles via the label’s online store HERE.

We’ve tagged their tour dates below:

Upcoming Tour Dates:

10/18/25 Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young Festival

10/19/25 Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young Festival

10/22/25 Ontario , CA @ Toyota Arena

10/23/25 San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park

10/25/25 Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

10/26/25 Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater

10/28/25 Colorado Springs, CO @ Broadmoor World Arena

10/29/25 Independence, MO @ Cable Dahmer Arena

10/31/25 Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena

11/1/25 Bloomington, IL @ Grossinger Motors Arena

11/2/25 Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory

11/4/25 Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena

11/5/25 Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena

11/6/25 Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena

11/8/25  Manchester, NH @ SNHU Arena

11/9/25 Bridgeport, CT @ Total Mortgage Arena

11/11/25 North Charleston SC @ North Charleston Coliseum

11/13/25 Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum

11/14/25 Tallahassee, FL @ Donald L. Civic Center

11/15/25 Orlando, FL @ Warped Tour

11/18/25 Huntsville, AL @ Von Braun Arena

11/20/25 Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center

11/21/25 Austin, TX @ Moody Center

11/22/25 Corpus Christi @TX @ AmericanBank 

chokecherry is a duo known for their alternative, lush sounds, inspired by shoegaze and alt-rock. However, their latest single, “Major Threat”, sees a new punk-infused sound and a title that nods to the American hardcore band, Minor Threat.

“Major Threat”’s gritty and moody sound perfectly surrounds the lyrics that tell the story of a toxic situation. It blends their signature sound with raw, energetic punk elements.

The release was accompanied by a music video directed by chokecherry’s own vocalist and guitarist, Izzy Clark, along with Whitney Otte. It was shot on VHS and captures the edge of the song.

“I grew up on heavy surf punk — hello, Southern California — and this track brings me back to 2016-era mosh pits at the Teragram Ballroom in L.A. or the Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara,” Clark explains, “Vocally, I was very inspired by Brendan Yates (Turnstile) and Zack de La Rocha (Rage Against the Machine). The inspiration for the track came from a (fleeting) feeling of being discarded. The accompanying video is co-directed and pokes fun at the hell that is the 21st century dating scene.”

Vocalist and bassist E. Scarlett Levinson adds, “‘Major Threat’ is one of the few currently recorded chokecherry tracks that really allows listeners to dip their toes into our live energy. This includes mosh pits, screaming, and running into the crowd mid-song. It’s a direct homage to the scenes that shaped us and continue to do so, calling on inspirations like Turnstile and Mannequin Pussy.” She continues, “Of course, the bridge is packed out with classic chokecherry harmonies and layers, and the track concludes with a last-minute twist. The final lyrics are a nod to the toxic cycle of craving something (or someone) that’s rejecting you; it hurts like hell and drives you crazy, but in the end, getting left is probably for the best.”

It can be streamed here.

Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls

“Major Threat” is the second track off of the duo’s upcoming debut album Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls, set to release on November 14 through Fearless Records.

The 10-track album’s inspiration is deeply rooted in their early years exploring ‘90s post-rock and alt-rock, along with the queer music scene, pop, and even metal they encountered through local Bay Area shows.

Produced by Chris Coady, Christopher Grant, and Zach Tuch, the debut album dives into questions and emotions centered around human cruelty and empathy, with a powerful exploration of emotions. It is tender and intense, while personal and social.

The album can be pre-ordered and pre-saved here.

chokecherry On Tour

chokecherry will begin their first North American headlining tour with their album release show on November 14 in San Francisco, California. It will run through December 21, concluding in Salt Lake City. Special guests, The Sewing Club, will be joining them on the 21-day tour throughout the United States.

Tickets can be found here.

Tour Dates

11/14 — San Francisco, CA — Bottom of the Hill* 

11/15 — Los Angeles, CA — Zebulon* 

11/16 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room*

11/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Valley Bar

11/30 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad

12/2 — Dallas, TX — Three Links

12/3 — Austin, TX — 29th St Ballroom 

12/5 – Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade 

12/6 — Nashville, TN — Cannery Hall 

12/7 — Carrboro, NC — Cat’s Cradle

12/9 — Philadelphia, PA — Warehouse on Watts

12/10 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery 

12/11 — Queens, NY — TV Eye

12/12 — Cambridge, MA — Sonia 

12/13 — Montreal, QC — Cabaret Foufounes

12/14 — Toronto, ON — Hard Luck Bar 

12/16 — Columbus, OH — A&R Music Bar 

12/17 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge 

12/18 — Columbia, MO — Rose Music Hall 

12/20 — Denver, CO — Marquis 

12/21 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court

*Record Release Show