Triumph Announces 50th Anniversary North American Reunion Tour for 2026

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The Press Release:
Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation – an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence, pioneering stagecraft, and a legacy that continues to inspire fans worldwide.

“Our fans have always been the heart of Triumph. Their energy, their belief, and the way they embraced the positivity in our music have carried us for fifty years. We’ve always said these songs were meant to bring people together – and that’s exactly why we’re coming back now. We knew there was still a chapter left to write. This tour is our chance to do it, together with the people who made the Triumph journey possible.”

Tickets for the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour with special guest April Wine, will be available beginning with a presale running Wednesday, December 10 through Thursday, December 11, giving fans early access to seats. American Express® Card Members in Canada can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, December 10 at 10am local time through Thursday, December 11 at 11:59pm local time. The general on-sale follows on Friday, December 12 at 10am local time at livenation.com.
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Marvel Announces “Imperial Guardians” Ongoing Series for March

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The Press Release:
In the wake of Jonathan Hickman’s Imperial, the power structure of the Marvel cosmos has been shattered and reborn as the GALACTIC UNION. As this new empire rises, so do new heroes, including the IMPERIAL GUARDIANS, a bold new evolution of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Follow their space-faring missions to defend this newly formed and perilous cosmic landscape in IMPERIAL GUARDIANS, a new ongoing series launching in March.

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“Imperial Guardians” #1

The series marks the grand return of one of Marvel’s greatest cosmic architects, Dan Abnett, the mastermind behind epics like Annihilation and the writer who redefined the Guardians into the icons we know them as today. Now, he’s back to do it all again! Joining him will be acclaimed artist Marcelo Ferreira, known for his explosive work on recent hits like Predator Vs. Spider-Man and Predator Kills the Marvel Universe.
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Marvel Announces “It’s Jeff Meets Daredevil” for February

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The Press Release:
Superstar writer and Jeff the Land Shark co-creator Kelly Thompson and acclaimed artist duo and Marvel Stormbreaker artists Gurihiru continue their Eisner-winning work on It’s Jeff this February in IT’S JEFF MEETS DAREDEVIL! The one-shot sees Jeff discover the courage it takes to be a super hero from the Man Without Fear himself! Fans of the breakout Marvel Rivals sensation won’t want to miss this historic first meeting as Jeff makes a splash in Hell’s Kitchen! In addition, the one-shot will collect the latest season of the It’s Jeff Infinity Comic in print for the very first time so you can enjoy even more adorableness and chaos from Jeff winning the lottery to going the groomer to his most daring move yet…. taking on the HULK!

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“It’s Jeff Meets Daredevil” #1

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Megadeth Announces 2026 Canadian Tour Dates

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The Press Release:
Following the January 23, 2026 release of their self-titled final studio album, MEGADETH will kick off their farewell tour in North America with a cross-country headline tour of Canada. The dates launch February 15 in Victoria, BC and include stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, and Ottawa before wrapping March 6 in Quebec City, QC. Concert-goers can expect to hear songs from the uncompromising metal titans’ extensive and prized body of work, along with tracks from the new album. MEGADETH will be joined by Anthrax and Exodus for these dates.

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Leading up to the new album, MEGADETH—Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—have released two tracks: “I Don’t Care” out November 14 (watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE); and “Tipping Point,” the album’s first single (watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE). MEGADETH have also announced a very special bonus track from the album: a reimagined version of “Ride The Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album.
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Singer Alissa White-Gluz Announces Departure from Arch Enemy

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The Statement:
After 12 years in Arch Enemy, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastlings! I can’t wait to share what I have been working on with you all (with some big surprises in store).Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon.

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