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Weedeater Announce Additional Dates to 2026 U.S. Fall Tour

Posted on July 31, 2026

This fall, weed metal founders Weedeater are hitting the road in a cloud of sludgy smoke with their buds in Zeke, Royal Thunder and Yes Ma’am. To pour more Evan Williams into their gas tank, today, the Cape Fear, North Carolina band are announcing three new dates to their upcoming U.S. Tour. Come October, they will now roll through Minneapolis, Minnesota, Charlottesville, Virginia and Savannah, Georgia.

Savage Lands and Brutal Assault Announce Partnership

Posted on July 30, 2026

After witnessing the threat of deforestation first-hand in Costa Rica, Sylvain Demercastel and Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren started Savage Lands, the world’s first environmental non-profit powered by the metal community. The 501 (c) (3) organization has led biodiversity initiatives around the globe while partnering with members of Metallica, Gojira, Alissa White-Gluz and Heilung, as well as other organizations like Hellfest and the Jane Goodall Institute.