The 2026 edition of 70000Tons Of Metal is set to host the first-ever live on-stage performance of VBO. Also known as Vice Business Only, the band is the newly formed project from Francesco Cavalieri (lead vocalist of Italian power metal band, Wind Rose), and electronic artist Simone Giusti. Keep reading below to find out more.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 9-19-25: All The New Metal and Rock You Should Hear
From underground gems to the big time, it’s New Music Friday for 9-19-25
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday 9-19-25: All The New Metal and Rock You Should Hear
From underground gems to the big time, it’s New Music Friday for 9-19-25
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Izegrim Booked for 70KTons Of Metal Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary and Reunion
Dutch Death/Thrash Giants, Izegrim, are to celebrate their 30th anniversary band reunion, on board, 70000Tons Of Metal 2026. Their first show since 2019, takes place on the metal cruise, sailing from Miami, FL to Nassau, The Bahamas and back from January 29 through February 2, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean‘s luxury cruise ship Freedom of the Seas. Find out more below.
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70000 Tons of Metal Cruise Adds Anthrax, Announces Public Onsale Date for 2026
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, proudly announces that Public Sales for the 2026 sailing will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com. The festival-at-sea continues its tradition of delivering an unforgettable experience with 60 metal bands from around the globe, playing across four stages – including the legendary Pool Deck Stage, The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas. In addition to unveiling the Public Sales date, 70000TONS OF METAL is thrilled to confirm the addition of thrash metal icons Anthrax to the 2026 lineup. Known for their blistering live performances and genre-defining discography, Anthrax will bring their full-throttle energy aboard the legendary festival cruise, delivering two unique sets exclusively for goers.Continue reading
Kamelot, Amorphis, Dark Tranquility, Firewind, Vio-Lence, Heathen, Eluveitie, Insomnium, and More Booked for 70K Tons of Metal 2026
70000Tons Of Metal, the original, and world’s biggest heavy metal cruise, has announced a change in the destination for 2026. The upcoming edition of the festival at sea, taking place from January 29 to February 2, 2026, will now sail from Miami, Florida to Nassau, the Bahamas aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. Organisers have also announced the first 27 bands for this year’s bill, including Kamelot, Amorphis, Dark Tranquility, Firewind, Vio-Lence, Heathen, Eluveitie, Insomnium, and more. Find out more below.
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Philosophobia (Kamelot) Share Their Single and Video “The Forgotten Part I” – New Album Coming Soon
Formed by former and current members of Kamelot, Paul Di’Anno, Wastefall, and more, European progressive metal quintet, Philosophobia, are zoning in on the release of their second album. Titled The Constant Void, it is due out July 11th, via Sensory Records. The band have just dropped the second single from the record, “The Forgotten Part I,” accompanied by an official music video. Watch it below and read more from Philosophobia.
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Cyhra (ex-In Flames, ex-Amaranthe, Halo Effect, Kamelot, Suburban Tribe) Share Their New Single “Skin From Bones”
Cyhra (featuring ex-Amaranthe and current Halo Effect, Kamelot and Suburban Tribe members) have just dropped their new single, “Skin From Bones.” This is their second release through their new label home Reigning Phoenix Music. It was mixed by guitarist Euge Valovirta, mastered Maor Appelbaum, with artwork by Gustavo Sazes. Check it out below.
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Kamelot to Reissue Special Editions of Their Album “The Black Halo” for Its 20th Anniversary
Kamelot are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, The Black Halo, with a special reissue this year. It is due out in various collectible formats on March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records. Head into the article below for more information.
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Cyhra (ex-In Flames, ex-Amaranthe, Kamelot) Share Their New Single and Video “Superman”
Melodic metallers, Cyhra, have unleashed their latest single, “Superman,” through Reigning Phoenix Music records. It comes with a music video, and is the first new music from the band since their third album, 2023’s The Vertigo Trigger. Watch it below and find out more.
Stream/purchase “Superman” here: https://cyhra.rpm.link/supermanPR
“Sometimes, life tests our limits, but when we choose to rise, dream, and believe, we find the strength to be unstoppable. Because deep down, we all have a ‘Superman’ within us,” comments Cyhra on the song’s meaning.
The track explodes with headbang-inducing riffs, as vocalist Jake E teases its epic, melody-rich chorus against a backdrop of sharp instrumentals. The almost spoken verses escalate to a larger-than-life chorus, culminating in irresistible, sing-along choirs that emphatically signal Cyhra’s trajectory is set to soar above and beyond at breakneck speed!
“Superman” not only marks Cyhra’s latest single but also their debut release with the burgeoning label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), which has recently become their new record label home. This track was mastered by renowned audio engineer Maor Appelbaum, known for his work with Halford, Sabaton, and Equilibrium, among others. The artwork for “Superman:” was crafted by Gustavo Sazes, a longtime collaborator who has designed for Soilwork, Dynazty, and Vltimas. Sazes has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of Cyhra’s previous three studio albums as well.
Vocalist Jake E states: “We are thrilled to announce that we have officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music! This marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to join a family that shares our passion for music and artistry. Reigning Phoenix Music is home to a roster of incredible talent and a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom we’ve had the pleasure of working with earlier in our careers. Reuniting with such familiar faces feels like coming home, and we’re confident that this partnership will allow us to reach new heights together. We’re already hard at work with new music, and with Reigning Phoenix Music by our side, we’re more inspired than ever to create something truly unforgettable for our fans. Thank you for your continued support – it means the world to us!”
“We are are excited to welcome CYHRA to our family and for the opportunity to work with them again. Their talent, passion, and energy align perfectly with our vision of elevating artistry to new heights. Together, we’re setting the stage for an incredible journey!” adds the RPM team.
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As they approach their 10th anniversary next year, Cyhra have carved out a notable place in the metal scene since their founding in 2016 by Jake E (formerly Amaranthe) and Jesper Strömblad (The Halo Effect, formerly In Flames). They were soon joined by drummer Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, Luca Turilli‘s Rhapsody) and bassist Peter Iwers (The Halo Effect, formerly In Flames). Their debut album Letters To Myself was released in 2017 to glowing reviews, catapulting the group to global stages, crowned with a massive North American tour supporting Sabaton and Kreator.
Following Iwers’ departure, Euge Valovirta (guitars, bass) joined the line-up, and the band released their second album No Halos In Hell in 2019, which blended groovy metal with a poppy flair and featured the hit single “Out Of My Life,” amassing about 11 million streams on Spotify. Their success continued with a European tour with Battle Beast, UK dates alongside Delain, headline shows in select countries including Finland and Japan, and performances at major festivals like Masters of Rock, Bloodstock Open Air, Sabaton Open Air, and 70,000 Tons of Metal.
In 2020, guitarist Marcus Sunesson (Ronnie Atkins, The Crown) joined, expanding the line-up. The pandemic pause allowed the band to craft their third album The Vertigo Trigger, released in 2023. The album’s tour brought them back to Finland to open for Smash Into Pieces and to headline shows in early 2024. Quietly beginning their fourth album, Cyhra ended the cycle with a Scandinavian tour with Evergrey, leading into 2025 with the standalone single “Superman.”
Cyhra are:
Jake E – Vocals, keys
Euge Valovirta – Guitars, bass
Jesper Strömblad – Bass, guitars
Marcus Sunesson – Guitars
Alex Landenburg – Drums
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