International rock‑classical star YOSHIKI will perform the Japanese national anthem at the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on March 29. The rendition features a new piano‑and‑drum arrangement and will be broadcast to more than 180 countries, reaching an estimated quarter‑million live spectators. The event follows YOSHIKI’s recent third neck surgery and his 2025 inclusion in TIME 100, underscoring his comeback and cultural influence. His participation bridges Japan’s music scene with global motorsport, adding a high‑profile entertainment element to the race weekend.
Illenium opened his Las Vegas Sphere residency with a high‑octane set that featured Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante joining him to perform their 2022 collaborative single “Shivering.” The performance blended LaPlante’s djent‑pop vocal style with Illenium’s EDM production, amplified by the venue’s...
Revolver’s latest roundup highlights six fresh tracks spanning melodic metalcore, nü‑emocore, black‑metal‑trip‑hop fusion, gauzy nu‑gaze, mathcore, and riff‑rock. ERRA launches the djent‑laden single “stelliform” from their seventh album, while GILT delivers a post‑apocalyptic “Seattle Day 2.” Portrayal of Guilt blends...
The Warning released their second 2026 single, “Kerosene,” a hard‑rock track that follows last month’s country‑crossover “Love to Be Loved.” The song pairs soaring three‑part harmonies with aggressive riff‑rock and fuzz‑bass, while its video showcases tattoo‑shop scenes, a high‑speed highway...

The video walks viewers through Avatar’s elaborate pre‑show ritual, detailing how the band prepares mentally and physically in the hours leading up to a concert. Lead vocalist begins two hours early, painting his face, listening to headphones, and cueing “Dancing Queen”...