Halestorm has released a new live performance video recorded at The Dark Garden, the home studio they co-built with Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger. The session captures the band performing three songs from their latest album, Everest, including "Rain Your Blood On Me," "Darkness Always Wins," and the Grammy-winning "Love Bites (So Do". The video is part of Ernie Ball’s Big Sound series, which features in-the-room performances from influential musicians in spaces significant to them.

The performance takes place during Halestorm’s support slot on Babymetal’s 'The Biggest Babymetal Tour Ever North America 2026' with Violent Vira. The band, consisting of Lzzy Hale, Arejay Hale, Joe Hottinger, and Josh Smith, has scored seven #1 hits at rock radio and won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 2012. Their sixth studio album, Everest, produced by Dave Cobb, is now available.

Meanwhile, Alcatrazz has announced the release of their new album, PRIOR CONVICTIONS, via BraveWords Records. The album features two new tracks: "Transylvanian Requiem" and "Stand and Wait Your Turn," with the latter being a full rock track showcasing Joe Stump’s guitar work. The release follows the band’s long-standing legacy and marks a continuation of their musical output.

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