Today In Rock 8/13/25

KROCK Staff — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:29:58 +0000

Foreigner Announce Orchestral Tour for March 2026

Foreigner will celebrate their extensive catalog of hit songs early next year with a newly announced Orchestral Tour, set to visit select U.S. cities in March 2026.

The run will launch with a series of performances at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, beginning March 6. Additional Vegas dates are scheduled for March 7, 11, 13, and 14.

Dance Gavin Dance Release New Single Featuring George Clinton

Dance Gavin Dance have released their new single “Space Cow Initiation Ritual,” featuring legendary P-Funk founder George Clinton. The track appears on the band’s upcoming album Pantheon and blends the group’s post-hardcore sound with Clinton’s unmistakable funk groove.

On “Space Cow Initiation Ritual,” guitarist Will Swan shares: “Getting to work with an icon like George Clinton was surreal. It pushed us to dig deeper into the funk and find a balance between his iconic groove and our own post-hardcore edge. ‘Space Cow Initiation Ritual’ blends those worlds in a way that feels fresh but familiar – I think fans of both camps are gonna vibe with it.”

Radiohead Announce Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003–2009

Radiohead have released Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003–2009, a new live album revisiting material from their sixth studio record, Hail to the Thief. Alongside the announcement, the band shared a live performance video of “There, There” from Buenos Aires, taken from the album.

The collection is out now digitally and will be available as a one-off pressing on October 31. It features performances recorded in London, Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, and Dublin between 2003 and 2009. The album was mixed by Ben Baptie and mastered by Matt Colton.

Industrial rock legends Nine Inch Nails have postponed the official announcement of their highly anticipated 2025 world tour, citing the devastating wildfires currently sweeping through Southern California.

The news comes after dates for the tour began leaking online, prompting the band to address the situation directly on social media. Taking to Instagram, Nine Inch Nails shared this update with fans: “Since some dates and information about our world tour have leaked, we are confirming that yes, we will be touring and will provide more details soon.”

While we eagerly await the full announcement, the band has emphasized the importance of prioritizing the ongoing crisis affecting the region.

Los Angeles Fires Rage On; Metallica’s Foundation Steps Up

The wildfires devastating Los Angeles since January 7 continue to wreak havoc, fueled by relentless flames and the looming threat of 70 MPH Santa Ana winds. Over the past week, the community has endured 24 lives lost, 100,000 evacuations, 40,000 acres scorched, and 12,000 structures destroyed.

Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, is stepping up, donating $500,000 to wildfire relief efforts. The funds will support the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief Fund, aiding immediate and long-term recovery.

The California Community Foundation focuses on underserved communities, providing vital support like housing, medical care, mental health services, and infrastructure rebuilding. Metallica’s $250,000 contribution to this fund ensures aid reaches the hardest-hit areas, delivering hope amid the devastation.

Dance Gavin Dance Announces “Return of the Robot” Tour and Swanfest 2025

Post-hardcore favorites Dance Gavin Dance have officially unveiled their 2025 “Return of the Robot” Tour, a massive 26-date North American trek produced by Live Nation. The tour kicks off Friday, May 23, in Philadelphia, PA, at The Fillmore and will make stops in major cities like New York, Toronto, Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and more before wrapping up Sunday, June 29, in San Diego, CA, at SOMA.

Joining Dance Gavin Dance on all dates are special guests The Home Team, See You Space Cowboy, and Dwellings, promising an explosive night of high-energy performances.

The tour will also include Swanfest 2025, a one-day festival headlined by Dance Gavin Dance & Friends, set for Saturday, May 31, at Chicago’s Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.

Telepathy Announce New Album Transmissions

UK-based post-metal instrumentalists Telepathy have revealed their fourth full-length album, Transmissions, set for release on March 14 via Berlin’s Pelagic Records.

Formed in 2011, Telepathy is the brainchild of Polish brothers Piotr, Albert, and Krystian Turek, joined by English guitarist Richard Powley. Known for their cinematic soundscapes and genre-blending creativity, the band pulls influence from Tool, Deftones, and Vangelis, while weaving in elements of synthwave, post-punk, and film score artistry.

Telepathy’s signature style combines atypical tunings, found audio samples, and intricate, unpredictable time signatures, creating vivid, instrument-driven narratives that have earned them a reputation as one of the most dynamic acts in the instrumental post-metal scene.

Transmissions promises to be another bold step forward for the band, delivering immersive and boundary-pushing soundscapes.

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