First day of spring. Neurosis came back from the dead and Ginger got a diagnosis nobody wanted to read. It's a Friday.
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Neurosis Return With Surprise Album Featuring Aaron Turner
Neurosis announced a surprise new album — An Undying Love For A Burning World — featuring Aaron Turner of SUMAC and Isis. No announcement, no hype cycle, just the record. For a band that went quiet after Fires Within Fires in 2016, this is significant. Turner's involvement makes it more so. The post-metal world just got a reason to pay attention again.
Ginger Diagnosed With Rare and Aggressive Cancer
Ginger of The Wildhearts has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He's announced he plans to keep touring where possible. The details on type and stage have been kept private. Ginger has been one of the most consistently undervalued figures in hard rock for three decades — this hits different than the usual health-update cycle. The scene is watching and hoping.
Pallbearer Expand North American Spring Tour
Pallbearer have added dates to their North American spring run, now stretching from April through June 2026. The band has been one of the most consistently excellent live acts in doom metal for years, and new tour dates are never bad news. Check their official channels for the full routing.
Lamb of God Address Confusing Bonus Track Situation
Lamb of God clarified a bonus track situation that had been creating confusion among fans around their recent releases. The specifics involved regional and format variants shipping with different track listings. The band addressed it directly rather than letting it fester — which is the right call when your fanbase is already paying close attention.
Porcupine Tree's Barbieri Hints at 2027
Richard Barbieri offered a measured look back at Closure/Continuation and suggested 2027 is a realistic window for whatever Porcupine Tree does next. He was careful not to over-promise — but for a band whose 2022 return was one of the most talked-about comebacks in progressive rock in years, any signal toward new material lands with weight.
Soil Finishing First New Music in 13 Years
Soil is completing their first new music since 2013. No label confirmed, no release date yet — just the news that it exists and is close to done. The band had a legitimate commercial run in the early 2000s and there's an audience that remembers. Thirteen years is a long gap to close.
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