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Neon portrait of a woman surrounded by hands, with pink-blue lighting and the text Catch Your Breath and Not Broken Enough.

Catch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough

Catch Your Breath are back with their sophomore album, Not Broken Enough, out August 28, 2026, via Thriller Records.

Samuel Stevens

3 days ago

Stylized red-and-black cross with a close-up eye inside, on a dark background, creating a dramatic, eerie mood.

Beartooth - Pure Ecstasy

Beartooth are back with their sixth studio album, Pure Ecstasy, out August 28, 2026, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 24

Rock band performs on a smoky stage with bright blue-white lights and a huge screen behind them.

Burt Block Party 2026 - Night One: Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Malevolence, and Waster

Night one of this year's Burt Block Party saw Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Malevolence, and Waster take the stage.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 19

Album cover with TANZNEID and Electric Callboy above a glowing neon brain in a glass orb on a dark space-like background.

Electric Callboy - TANZNEID

Electric Callboy will release their seventh studio album, TANZNIED, on August 7, 2026, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 6

Surreal ram-like creature with curled horns stands by a flowering shoreline at sunset, with a glowing pink sun and calm water.

Protest the Hero - Within

Protest the Hero are back with their independently released sixth studio album, Within, out July 17, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 15

Smiling rock guitarist with a glittery red electric guitar raises both hands throwing up devil horns on a lit stage with pink, red, and blue spotlights.

Pounding the Past Tour: Anvil, Midnight Hellion, and Ramskull - Winnipeg, MB

On July 5, 2026, Anvil made their long-awaited return to Winnipeg with Midnite Hellion and Ramskull.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 10

Dark, moody scene of a huge concrete structure overgrown with vines, surrounded by rocks, plants, and shallow water.

The Plot In You - The Plot In You

The Plot In You is back with their self-titled sixth album, out July 10, 2026, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 6

Lindsay Schoolcraft album art shows a crowned woman in a pale dress with dark wings on a peach background.

Lindsay Schoolcraft - Harrowing

Lindsay Schoolcraft is back with her latest album, Harrowing, out June 19, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 16

August Burns Red - Season of Surrender

Pennsylvania metalcore outfit August Burns Red returns with their eleventh studio album, Seasons of Surrender, out June 5, 2026, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 3

Four men pose in black-and-white before a brick wall at night, standing on grass with serious expressions.

Interview With Napoleon's Jon Elmaleh

Vocalist/guitarist Jon Elmaleh of Toronto-based alt-punk/post-hardcore band Napoleon spoke with us to talk about their new EPs Vol. I and Vol. II.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 1

Metal band Alestorm performs on stage with three giant inflatable yellow ducks as the crowd cheers and raises fists under bright spotlights.

The Mostly Canadian Tour: Alestorm, Twilight Force, and Greyhawk - Winnipeg, MB

For one night, the high seas collided with fantasy realms and classic heavy metal as Scottish pirate metal legends Alestorm brought their Mostly Canadian Tour to Winnipeg's historic Burton Cummings Theatre on May 26, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 1

Singer with glasses performs on stage, holding a microphone. Purple lighting creates a dramatic atmosphere. Hands raised, wearing rings.

The Pale Moonlight Tour: Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, and sace6 - Winnipeg, MB

The sold-out stop of Dayseeker’s The Pale Moonlight Tour at the historic Burton Cummings Theatre on May 19, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

May 21

Band performing on stage at Manitoba Metalfest with a cheering crowd. Smoky atmosphere, speakers visible, and event posters in the background.

Manitoba Metalfest 2026 Night 2: Gatecreeper, Spectral Wound, Prowl, Eternal, Maul, and Nocturnal Departure

On May 9, 2026, Manitoba Metalfest saw sets from Gatecreeper, Spectral Wound, Prowl, Eternal, Maul, and Nocturnal Departure.

Samuel Stevens

May 14

Bearded musician plays white guitar under stage lights, wearing a cap. Tattooed arms visible, with a focused expression.

Manitoba Metalfest 2026 Night 1: Cancer Bats, Crowbar, Art of Attrition, Misyrion, Skullnectar, and Low Fuel

On May 8, 2026, Manitoba Metalfest saw sets from Cancer Bats, Crowbar, Art of Attrition, Misyrion, Skullnectar, and Low Fuel.

Samuel Stevens

May 13

Four men stand against a corrugated metal background, wearing dark clothing. The mood is serious and focused.

The Music Storm Podcast: Interview With Of Virtue's Damon Tate

On this episode of The Music Storm Podcast, Mikey talks to Of Virtue's guitarist and vocalist Damon Tate.

Mikey Jablonski

May 9

A dark figure with a flaming sword stands over a person on an altar in a dim, ominous setting. Text: "BLACK VEIL BRIDES" and "VINDICATE".

Black Veil Brides - Vindicate

Black Veil Brides are back with a brand new album, Vindicate, out May 8, 2026, via Spinefarm Records.

Samuel Stevens

May 7

Three performers in dark puffy outfits sing and play guitar energetically on a fog-filled stage, illuminated by dramatic lighting.

Tanzneid World Tour: Electric Callboy, Polaris, and Scene Queen - Vancouver, BC

Electric Callboy’s first-ever Vancouver show on April 25, 2026, at the PNE Forum felt less like a concert and more like a full- scale rave-metal party.

Mike Thomas

May 6