ARISING EMPIRE News: Lionheart, The Veer Union
Lionheart - Chewing Through The Leash ft. Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX
California’s hardcore heavyweights Lionheart continue their unstoppable run with the release of Valley Of Death II, dropping today, 9th January 2026 via Arising Empire.
The record marks the long-awaited sequel to their 2019 fan-favourite and promises a darker, more aggressive, and uncompromising chapter in the band’s career.
In celebration of the release, the band drop a new music video for the single 'Chewing Through The Leash' ft. Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Nlnjh0Gh0sg
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/lionheart
To complete this massive new era, Lionheart will return to Europe in January 2026 for a huge headline tour, joined by Madball, Gideon, and Slope.
Catch the band live:
09.01.26 – Germany, Münster – Skaters Palace
10.01.26 – Germany, Leipzig – Haus Auensee
11.01.26 – Germany, Berlin – Astra
12.01.26 – Czech Republic, Prague – Lucerna Music
13.01.26 – Austria, Vienna – SiMM City
14.01.26 – Germany, Nürnberg – Z-Bau
15.01.26 – Germany, Munich – Tonhalle
16.01.26 – Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.01.26 – Switzerland, Solothurn – Kofmehl
18.01.26 – France, Paris – Bataclan
20.01.26 – Netherlands, Tilburg – 013
21.01.26 – Germany, Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
22.01.26 – Germany, Bremen – Modernes
23.01.26 – Germany, Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
24.01.26 – Belgium, Antwerp – Trix
Lionheart online:
https://www.instagram.com/lionheartca
https://www.facebook.com/lionheartca
https://www.tiktok.com/@lionheartca
The Veer Union - Venom In My Vains
Canadian metalcore outfit The Veer Union return with their powerful new single 'Venom In My Veins', offering another intense glimpse into their upcoming album Reinvention, set for release on 20th February, 2026 via Arising Empire.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/I3YBJdjk5kc
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/theveerunion
Driven by massive hooks, gritty guitar work, and the unmistakable vocal presence of frontman Crispin Earl, 'Venom In My Veins' blends raw aggression with emotional weight. The track captures The Veer Union at their most focused and personal, balancing modern metalcore intensity with the band’s signature hard-rock songwriting, resulting in a song that hits hard while remaining deeply relatable.
Following a series of strong releases that have steadily shaped the narrative of Reinvention, the new single continues to underline the album’s core theme: transformation through adversity. Rather than reinventing themselves for the sake of change, The Veer Union refine everything that defines them, heavier, sharper, and more honest than ever before.
With Reinvention arriving on 20th February, 2026, The Veer Union are building toward one of the most defining chapters of their career. 'Venom In My Veins' stands as another clear statement of intent: this is a band fully in control of their sound, their message, and their momentum.
Quelle: Hold Tight