Dayseeker are on the cover of Rock Sound as one of our stars of 2026.

The rise and rise of Dayseeker, from bludgeoning metalcore giants to neon-stained soul-soothers, has been a joy to behold, and they are still only just getting started. With latest album ‘Creature In The Black Night’ propelling them to bigger and bolder places, vocalist Rory Rodriguez reflects on the journey so far and what the band - musically, emotionally and personally - means to him in 2026.

Also inside:

• In a brand-new cover interview, 5 Seconds Of Summer reflect on their journey that brought them here;
• Rising UK outfit South Arcade set out their ambitious plans for another 12 months of mayhem;
• Imminence have gone from underground heroes to one of modern metalcore’s most intense and exhilarating assets, and now reveal all;
• New Zealand’s Balu Brigada arrived with a big impact in 2025. Now, brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley look to the future, with their biggest UK shows fast approaching;
  
• We celebrate 20 years of Panic! At The Disco's iconic, multi-platinum debut album with never before seen photos, unearthed interviews, and a new, in-depth conversation with producer Matt Squire, taking you behind the scenes of the making of a modern classic.

Note: this digital edition includes everything included in the physical issue, except additional A4 poster (exclusive to the physical format).