iRock Nashville Music News Update – 90 sec – 2026-07-25 5:46 PM

From iRock Nashville, here is your extended music news update with Dj. Rockin' Cruz. Swedish groove metal outfit Orbit Culture is set to drop a deluxe edition of their acclaimed album, *Death Above Life*, on October 9th. This special release will be available on both vinyl and CD, featuring four exciting bonus tracks that fans won't want to miss. Plus, they’ll be making a stop in Nashville on their upcoming tour. In a heartbreaking announcement, Lou Koller, the iconic frontman of the legendary hardcore band Sick Of It All, has passed away at the age of 59. The band shared the news on social media, expressing their profound sadness over the loss of their beloved leader. This past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante reflected on the origins of extreme metal drumming. He highlighted his experiences with the 1980s hardcore/metal project STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH and explained how their track "Milk" influenced his fast double-bass playing style. Adrian Vandenberg, the iconic guitarist from WHITESNAKE, is celebrating his remarkable 50-year journey in music with a special album and concert planned for April 2027. He recently shared details about this exciting project on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk." Gene Simmons, the legendary bassist and vocalist of KISS, rocked the stage with his solo project, the GENE SIMMONS BAND, at the Xcite Center in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, delivering an unforgettable performance. Get more at iRock Nashville dot com, including more Nashville rock news and links to the full stories.

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