Whiskey Myers Bring the 'Thunder' with New Album Due Sept. 26; Lead Single "Time Bomb" Out Now

With cryptic videos sending fans into a frenzy to catch hidden clues and uncover their meaning, Whiskey Myers now officially confirm details of a new album on the way. The genre-defying six piece is back and bolder than ever with Whomp Whack Thunder, their highly anticipated seventh studio album set to release Sept. 26 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records. Channeling the spirit of classic rock through a modern Southern lens – roaring guitars, thunderous drums and lyrics that cut deep – the album is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE.
 
Born from the piney woods of East Texas and shaped in the soul of Nashville during an immersive three weeks with renowned producer Jay Joyce – known for bringing edge, atmosphere and unpredictability to every project (Eric Church, Cage the Elephant, Halestorm, Lainey Wilson) – Whomp Whack Thunder is a strong statement from the multi-Platinum independent band. 
 
A raw, hard-hitting preview arrives today, April 23, with lead single “Time Bomb,” capturing the energy of a band pushing boundaries without losing their roots. Listen HERE ahead of the song’s live debut at Stagecoach this Friday, April 25, offering a first glimpse at what promises to be one of the most dynamic records in Whiskey Myers’ catalog.

“We didn’t set out to chase a specific sound—we set out to make a Whiskey Myers record,” reflects lead guitarist John Jeffers. “Jay pulled something out of us that’s raw and real, and every track’s got a piece of our story in it. This album’s about where we’ve been, what we’ve lived and the scars we earned along the way – and I think Whomp Whack Thunder might just be our most fearless album yet.”
 
Whomp Whack Thunder is the sound of a band at the height of its powers, marrying Southern swagger with arena-sized rock and soul-searching songwriting. Frontman Cody Cannon penned all eleven tracks solo, delivering stories that hit with the emotional weight of lived experience and the firepower of their signature sound. From the breakneck energy of “Tailspin” to the introspective grit of “Icarus” and the raucous stomp of “Ramblin’ Jones,” it’s a record born of the road and shaped by nearly two decades of defiant, grassroots momentum.
 
The album features the full force of the band – Cannon (vocals, guitar), Jeffers (guitar), Cody Tate (guitar), Jamey Gleaves (bass), Jeff Hogg (drums) and Tony Kent (percussion, piano) – with Joyce also contributing keys, organ and guitar, crafting a sonic landscape that stretches from greasy blues-rock riffs to gospel-tinged country soul.
 
Ahead of the fall release, fans can catch early previews of the new music on the What We Were Born To Do Tour, kicking off June 6 and hitting cities across the U.S. throughout the summer. Whiskey Myers also co-headlines 14 dates of the Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band later this year in addition to headlining their own personally curated festivals; the seventh annual Wiggy Thump Festival on May 10 in their hometown of Palestine, Texas and the inaugural Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” music vacation taking over Miramar Beach, Fla. Nov. 7-9.
 
For more information, visit whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Upcoming Whiskey Myers Tour Dates
What We Were Born To Do Tour
June 6  ||  Des Moines, Iowa  ||  Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
June 7  ||  La Vista, Neb.  ||  The Astro
June 8  ||  Rapid City, S.D.  ||  The Monument – Summit Arena
June 10  ||  Bonner, Mont.  ||  KettleHouse Amphitheater
June 12  ||  Fargo, N.D.  ||  Scheels Arena
June 13  ||  Prior Lake, Minn.  ||  Mystic Lake Casino Hotel – Mystic Amphitheater
June 14  ||  Gary, Ind.  ||  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
June 15  ||  Interlochen, Mich.  ||  Interlochen Center for the Arts – Kresge Auditorium
June 17  ||  Toledo, Ohio  ||  Toledo Zoo & Aquarium – Amphitheater
June 18  ||  Huntington, W.V.  ||  Mountain Health Arena
June 20  ||  Kansas City, Mo.  ||  Starlight Theater
June 23  ||  Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Stage AE
June 25  ||  Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall Civic Center
June 26  ||  Evansville, Ind.  ||  Ford Center
July 17  ||  Macon, Ga.  || Atrium Health Amphitheater
July 18  ||  Birmingham, Ala.  ||  Coca-Cola Amphitheater
July 19  ||  Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater
July 20  ||  Salem, Va.  ||  Salem Civic Center
July 22  ||  Manteo, N.C.  ||  Roanoke Island Festival Park
July 24  ||  Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 25  ||  Virginia Beach, Va.  ||  Virginia Beach Dome
July 26  ||  Richmond, Va.  ||  Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
July 27  ||  Cherokee, N.C.  ||  Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
 
Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band
Aug. 7  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
Aug. 8  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
Aug. 9  ||  Quincy, Wash.  ||  The Gorge Amphitheatre
Aug. 12  ||  Berkeley, Calif.  ||  Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
Aug. 15  ||  Stateline, Nev.  ||  Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Aug. 18  ||  Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Arizona Financial Theatre
Aug. 19  ||  Albuquerque, N.M.  ||  Isleta Amphitheater
Aug. 23  ||  Noblesville, Ind.  ||  Ruoff Music Center
Aug. 24  ||  St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug. 26  ||  Cincinnati, Ohio  ||  Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 28  ||  Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug. 29  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap
Aug. 30  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap
Sept. 1  ||  Gilford, N.H.  ||  BankNH Pavilion
 
Additional Dates
April 25  ||  Indio, Calif.  ||  Stagecoach
May 10  ||  Palestine, Texas  ||  Wiggy Thump
June 5  ||  Clinton, Iowa  ||  Tailgate N’ Tallboys
June 21  ||  Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  Summerfest
June 27  ||  South Greenfield, Mo.  ||  Baker-Spain Stampede
Oct. 11  ||  North Charleston, S.C.  ||  Riverfront Revival
Nov. 7-9  ||  Miramar Beach, Fla.  ||  Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon”

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played nearly 3,000 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show. The band is poised to begin their next chapter with their highly-anticipated seventh studio album Whomp Whack Thunder arriving Sept. 26 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, with lead single “Time Bomb” available everywhere now. Their previous project, Tornillo, featured the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and followed breakthrough album Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.5 million albums and amassed over 3.7 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features in Paramount’s hit shows “Yellowstone” (including an on-screen performance) and “Landman,” plus Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

Messina Touring Group Announces Promotions Driving Digital Strategy, Operations, Partnerships and More

Messina Touring Group (MTG), a leader in live entertainment promotion, has announced a series of strategic promotions that reflect the company’s commitment to innovation, data-driven insights and artist empowerment in the touring industry.
 
“It thrills me to see our MTG team grow as each of these individuals are incredible at what they do,” shares CEO Louis Messina. “Watching them achieve new heights makes me so happy. The success of the entire team and everything they touch is my proudest accomplishment.”
 
Nick Ayoub has been promoted to Head of Digital Strategy and Operations, leading MTG’s overall digital operations, streamlining internal processes and data strategies to improve efficiency, innovation and long-term growth across the business. As the youngest honoree on Billboard’s 2024 40 Under 40 list and a 2024 POLLSTAR Impact: NextGen recipient, Ayoub also leads digital strategy for record-breaking stadium tours, including those by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, The Lumineers and Phoebe Bridgers. His expanded role will involve overseeing the company’s technology, data systems and cross-functional operations, ensuring artists not only have access to their touring data but also the tools to leverage it effectively. This new role reflects MTG’s commitment to modernizing the touring landscape by breaking down barriers that have long limited artists’ access to their own touring data.
 
Kara Smoak has been elevated to Director of Digital Marketing, where she will continue to lead digital marketing and creative strategy for all MTG country artists, including George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Old Dominion and Zac Brown Band. A 2023 Nashville Briefing 30 Under 30 honoree, Smoak has helped drive the success of 100+ stadium shows with highlights including Strait’s record-breaking The King at Kyle Field (with 110,905 in attendance). With a deep passion for elevating artists’ careers and expanding their fan bases, she develops and executes innovative digital campaigns across all tour phases – focusing on digital partnerships, content creation, paid media and data-driven insights to ensure each tour’s digital presence is as dynamic and impactful as the performances themselves.
 
Meesha Kosciolek has been promoted to Director of Production, MTG Nashville, recognizing his five years of dedication to the company. As a production promoter representative, Kosciolek has worked on major tours for artists including George Strait, Blake Shelton, and Eric Church. In his expanded role, Kosciolek will continue to ensure seamless production execution and support the growth of MTG’s production capabilities across its artist roster.
 
Alvin Abshire has been elevated to Digital Operations Manager, bringing his extensive background in leading and scaling operations teams to the role. In his time at MTG, Abshire has played a pivotal role in the creative strategy and digital operations for some of the world’s largest tours, including those by George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and The Lumineers. In this new position, he will focus on driving forward the company’s evolving digital initiatives, streamline cross-functional processes and improve efficiency and support the digital innovation and long-term growth across the business.
 
Lucy Freeman has been promoted to Digital Marketing Manager, driving innovative digital strategies for record-breaking arena and stadium tours, including Ed Sheeran, George Strait, and Kenny Chesney. Since joining MTG in 2022, Freeman has been instrumental in marketing over 450 shows, leading paid and organic media campaigns, providing data-driven insights and overseeing creative project management. In her new role, she will continue to tailor strategies to the unique identity of each artist and fan base, ensuring that no two tours are approached the same way.
 
Madison Machen has been elevated to Manager, Partnerships and Branding, spearheading partnership strategies for major pop and country tours including those by Blake Shelton, Ed Sheeran, George Strait, Kenny Chesney and The Lumineers. With over eight years in the music industry, Machen specializes in innovative tour marketing, managing key relationships with streaming platforms, content creators and influencers to boost live event visibility, ensuring each tour maximizes visibility by integrating music, technology and social media.
 
These promotions reflect MTG’s continued commitment to leading the way in live entertainment, challenging industry norms by creating enhanced artist partnerships and redefining an artist-first approach to touring. Under this new structure, MTG is taking the opposite approach of most promoters, empowering artists with ownership of their fan data and equipping them with the tools to use it meaningfully in service to the relationship between artists and their fans. As MTG continues to break records and elevate artist success, these leadership advancements ensure the company remains at the forefront of digital innovation and strategic touring execution, underscoring MTG’s core belief that a more transparent, collaborative, and tech-forward approach benefits artists, fans and the future of live entertainment.

Top L to R: Nick Ayoub, Kara Smoak, Meesha Kosciolek
Bottom L to R: Alvin Abshire, Lucy Freeman, Madison Machen

Kublai Khan TX Announce Stacked US Fall Headliner With Drain, Gideon + Guilt Trip As Support, Special Guest Throwdown For Los Angeles Date Only

Texan titans Kublai Khan TX have today announced they'll be bringing the beatdown to a town near you this fall on their US headlining run with Drain, Gideon and Guilt Trip as support. The tour kicks off on September 18 at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, and wraps on October 26 at the iconic Palladium in Los Angeles, California, with special guest Throwdown for the final show. Speaking about the tour, vocalist Matt Honeycutt commented:

"Time to do it bigger and badder than ever on this headliner with our friends in Drain, Gideon, and Guilt Trip. See y’all soon.

P.S. don’t forget about Throwdown in L.A. too."

Prior to today's announcement, the band unleashed their latest album 'Exhibition Of Prowess' (via Rise Records), which includes tracks "Supreme Ruler", "Theory Of Mind", and "Low Tech". Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. local time at the link here so get yours before they're all gone, and stay tuned for more Kublai Khan TX news coming soon.

Kublai Khan TX US Headlining Tour Dates with Drain, Gideon + Guilt Trip

9.18 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life

9.20 - Worcester, MA - New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

9.21 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom

9.23 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo RiverWorks

9.24 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

9.28 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall

9.30 - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed

10.1 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit

10.3 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest

10.4 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte

10.5 - North Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues

10.7 - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern

10.8 - St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

10.10 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center

10.11 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall

10.12 - Dallas, TX - The Factory in Deep Ellum

10.14 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater

10.15 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore Auditorium

10.16 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater

10.17 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee

10.18 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young

10.19 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young

10.20 - Salt Lake City, UT - Rockwell at The Complex

10.21 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory

10.23 - Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades

10.24 - San Jose, CA - San Jose Civic

10.26 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium

BLACKBRIAR - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM A THOUSAND LITTLE DEATHS

Today Dutch symphonic metal band BLACKBRIAR announce their brand new album A Thousand Little Deaths, which will be released on August 22nd 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Together with this exciting news the band shares their new single 'The Fossilized Widow'. The single channels the eerie spirit of the Victorian era, blending the mysticism of Ouija boards with the brooding passion of Wuthering Heights. A journey through dark love, spectral forces, and gothic intrigue. From October 2025 you can see BLACKBRIAR performing their new songs on their headline tour across Europe. All dates are listed below. 

Zora Cock comments: "The Fossilized Widow tells the story of a girl frozen in time, desperately holding on to someone she can never let go. She's slowly descending into madness by all those words left unsaid, all those questions left to be asked. As the years pass, her home has turned into ruins, yet the legend says she still remains, trapped in her sorrow, waiting and watching. They call her The Fossilized Widow"

Watch the video for 'The Fossilized Widow' below:

Stream `The Fossilized Widow' here:
https://blackbriar.bfan.link/the-fossilized-widow

Pre-Order the new album A Thousand Little Deaths here:
https://blackbriar.bfan.link/a-thousand-little-deaths

In BLACKBRIAR’s efforts to truly reach the global metal marketplace, they reached a number of firsts in 2024. In the spring, they took a maiden voyage across the Atlantic for a fruitful North American tour supporting Battle Beast as their special guest. They also took to the famous Wacken Open Air festival for the first time, in addition to also performing at Summer Breeze and Rock Imperium Festival Spain. In addition, they launched a potent standalone single in “Moonflower” with guest Marjana Semkina (Iamthemorning). They capped off the year supporting Kamelot on their European tour, which brought them to some new locales as well as familiar ones over the 17 date trek.
 
During this busy time, they returned to the studio to record what would become their third full-length, A Thousand Little Deaths, once more with Joost van den Broek at the helm for production. To set some appropriate inspiration and a change of pace, the band ventured back to the ‘mansion’ featured in their “Until Eternity Ends” video and stayed a few days while working on the album. Their first time back since recording that moving video, it allowed them to tap into their roots while still keeping their eyes ever-forward. Set to release this summer through Nuclear Blast Records, expect BLACKBRIAR to once again raise the stakes in all aspects of their revered sound. In keeping the band’s tradition of direct connection to fans alive, they launched another triumphant pre-order campaign at the end of February. To celebrate the release of A Thousand Little Deaths, the band will be departing on their first full headline tour of Europe this fall with Danish act Forever Still as their special guest, beginning in October 2025.
 
Expect even more big things for BLACKBRIAR as 2025 continues along. With YouTube streams now reaching 71 million views and over 253,000 subscribers, and equally massive Spotify stats including a total of over 65 million streams, with over 190,000 monthly listeners who contribute to 1 million streams a month and 12 million streams per year, the world has taken notice of their distinctively macabre yet whimsical sense of metallic storytelling. Prepare to wrap yourself up in their seductive siren songs, and expect to be swept away on an unforgettable journey. 

BLACKBRIARis:
Zora Cock - VOCALS
René Boxem - DRUMS
Bart Winters - GUITARS
Robin Koezen - GUITARS
Siebe Sol Sijpkens - BASS
Ruben Wijga - KEYS

BLACKBRAID Reveals Details for Upcoming Full-Length, 'Blackbraid III'

Since the explosive release of the critically acclaimed record, 'Blackbraid II,' indigenous black metal master BLACKBRAID has been diligently creating his next opus deep within the heart of the desolate Adirondack Mountains. Today, BLACKBRAID is pleased to now reveal the details of 'Blackbraid III,' which will be released on August 8, 2025 independently.

The captivating album artwork was created in collaboration with Adam Burke, who handled the painting, and mainstay Blackbraid album artist Adrian Baxter, who did the illustration. It can be found below along with the tracklist!

New music will be revealed very soon. Stay tuned...

In addition, BLACKBRAID has partnered with Fire in the Mountains Festival to curate a special pre-release event where festival attendees will get to hear the record ahead of street date, which will be revealed along with additional details soon! Fire in the Mountains will take place in Montana from July 25-27, 2025 at the Red Eagle Campground on the Blackfeet Nation Reserve. Artists who have already been confirmed to perform include Blackbraid, Wardruna, Old Man's Child, Blood Incantation, and more, with additional bands TBA! Tickets are available HERE while the full lineup and all pertinent festival information can be found HERE.

'Blackbraid II' can now be streamed everywhere or ordered via Bandcamp or the official merch stores in USA and EU.

Blackbraid is a solo indigenous black metal project from from the depths of the Adirondack wilderness creating music as raw and powerful as the mountains from whence it came… 

Creator of Blackbraid: Sgah’gahsowáh

'Blackbraid III' Album Credits:

Composed & performed by Sgah'gahsowáh

Drums, recording, mixing & mastering by Neil Schneider 

Guitar solo in “God of Black Blood" performed by Randy Moore

“Fleshbound" originally composed by Lord Belial

Painting by Adam Burke

Illustration by Adrian Baxter

Visual development & graphic design by Wolf Mountain Productions 

Follow // Listen:

Bandcamp

Spotify

Apple Music

YouTube

Instagram

Shop/Pre-order:

Official Merch Store (USA)

Official Merch Store (EU) 

Blackbraid is an independent artist and is not contracted to or owned by any music label. 

The Lion's Daughter Announce Farewell Show

Whether it was a Dog Shaped Man, the Midnight Animal or a hospital run by werewolves, not even the most nightmarish creatures could tame The Lion's Daughter. What began in the mid-2010s as a horror-stricken, blackened and sludgy trio rabidly evolved into a frightening, futuristic, synth-metal foursome.

Now, after two decades and five skin-tillating albums, The Lion's Daughter are going out on their own terms.

"Bands are not supposed to last forever", says guitarist, synth player and vocalist Rick Giordano. "It's been 18 goddamn years. We've done every single thing we ever set out to do. Each of us will continue to play music (and more than likely with each other), but this thing called The Lion's Daughter...well, we did that already. 

"Some bands don't know when to quit, and we don't want to be one of those bands", Rick continues. "Instead of trudging along for another X amount of years, we'd rather go out with a bang and play one last show with our friends! And we're going to donate every dime from that show to Stray Rescue. Hating people and loving dogs has always kinda been our thing".

The Lion's Daughter will play their final show on June 21 in the band's hometown of St. Louis, Missouri at Off Broadway. They'll be joined by local doomsayers Fister, the recently reunited Sine Nomine, mighty progressive sludgers Path of Might, and freshly blackened death metal band Furnace Floor. All proceeds from the show will benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis.

"This isn't a sad thing", Rick emphasizes. "Bands SHOULD end, and we're raising money for pups".

The Lion's Daughter Farewell Show
A benefit for Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
Presented by 4 Hands Brewery
w/ Fister, Sine Nomine, Path of Might & Furnace Floor

Saturday, June 21 @ Off Broadway

3509 Lemp Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118

Doors @ 7pm | Show @ 8 pm
$15 General Admission
All Ages (21+ w/ valid ID to drink, $3 surcharge if under 21)        

Since their first benefit show in 2014, The Lion's Daughter have raised more than $25,000 for Stray Rescue.   

Get tickets
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/stray-rescue-benefit-the-lions-off-broadway-tickets/14300313

Donate
https://www.strayrescue.org/donate

The Lion's Daughter's albums Existence Is Horror, Future Cult and Skin Show are out now on Season Mist. 

Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TheLionsDaughter

Wherever they roared, The Lion's Daughter birthed a fitting soundtrack for the end of us all.

Line-up:
Rick Giordano - Vocals, Guitars, Synths
Erik Ramsier - Drums
Scott Fogelbach - Bass
Aaron Akin - Guitars

Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TheLionsDaughter

Links
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelionsdaughterstl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLionsDaughterSTL
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thelionsdaughter
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MXIj83IHyp9FUT3V6mxGB?si=svIDSy7QRFy3bxWBkShucA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lions-daughter
Deezer:https://www.deezer.com/es/artist/5149043
Bandcamp: http://thelionsdaughter.bandcamp.com/

Newly Independent Electro Rock Duo WARGASM Drop "Vigilantes" Video — WATCH // Band Announces Headline North American Tour

Riotous and incendiary UK duo WARGASM, who make angry music for sad people, are back and they've upped the f**king ante. Today, they drop the video for their new single "Vigilantes," the first taste of music as an independent entity once again. Get ready for this one to register on the Richter scale.

Watch it Below:

It's all fists, all fury, complete with synths, rhythmic bounce and groove, and raging riffs. Basically, "Vigilantes" is the sort of signature electro-tinged, metallic anthem that the band is known for crafting. Wargasm haven't simply been turning heads for years — they have been ripping 'em clean off your neck.

 The track will leave you in a heap, gasping for breath, once the final note fades out. And then you'll get up, hit the replay button, and do it all over again.

"Months and months of turmoil, love, hate, and passion has gone into 'Vigilantes,'" shares the band. "We have waited so long to release this for you and with it, Wargasm are excited to be an unsigned band again. This is turbulence bottled, shaken, and injected right into your ear drums. Everything about Wargasm is energy. We hope you feel something."

Yes, that's correct. Wargasm, who were tipped by NME as "a total riot," labeled by Everything Is Noise as "brutally efficient at utilizing an array of sounds and tones to build a playground of blood, rust, and debauchery" and hailed by Kerrang!for their "glossy, sexy, action movie kind of violence,"  are once again fully independent and they continue to do things THEIR way.

Wargasm — comprised of Sam Matlock and Milkie Way — also announced their first-ever headline tour of the U.S. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 25 at 10am local time. Get tickets here. Dates are below.

WARGASM ON TOUR:
8/31 — Pryor, OK
9/2 — Denton, TX
9/3 — Austin, TX
9/5 — Mesa, AZ
9/6 — Los Angeles, CA
9/7 — San Francisco, CA
9/9 — Salt Lake City, UT
9/10 — Denver, CO
9/12 — St. Paul, MN
9/13 — Chicago, IL
9/15 — Brooklyn, NY
9/16 — Cambridge, MA
9/17 — Baltimore, MD
9/19 — Toronto, ON
9/20 — Lakewood, OH
9/21 — Louisville, KY

About WARGASM:
WARGASM are the climax of an orgy between heavy metal, electronic, rave, alternative, and industrial powered up by the friction of two gleefully insane creative insurgents Milkie Way and Sam Matlock. They honed a vital and visceral vision across early bangers such as "Spit.," 'Rage All Over," "Salma Hayek," and "Scratchcard Feeling," paving the way for 2022's EXPLICIT: THE MIXXXTAPE. Beyond reeling in over 10 million streams and counting, the latter incited the applause of PAPER, Revolver, and more, as well as earning the endorsement of icons such as Jonathan Davis of Korn and Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit who personally tapped the band to open a 2022 North American arena tour. They stand out the rare force of nature who could hold their own on tour with either YUNGBLUD or Corey Taylor of Slipknot. Plus, they've graced the covers of Alternative Press and KERRANG! in addition to garnering the first-ever "New Noise Award" at the 2022 KERRANG! Awards. However, everything simply set the stage for their 2023 full-length debut album, VENOM. The duo deliver a shockingly catchy blast of horny and hypnotic heavy music as unpredictable as it is uncompromising. Its lineage can be traced to the big-screen genre mashing of the nineties, yet it’s spiked with a 21st century fury that could only belong to WARGASM. You've been warned by singles "Bang Ya Head" [Feat. Fred Durst] and "Do It So Good." Rock music won't be the same, and thank FUCKING God for that.

HOLLOW LEG Announce New Full-Length Album Dust and Echoes

Sludge-tinged riff lords HOLLOW LEG return on June 13th, 2025 with Dust and Echoes, a thunderous new full-length that doubles as both concept and collision — two EPs (Dust and Echoes) written in separate sessions, now merged into one devastatingly cohesive release. The album will be released via Third House Communications and features nine crushing tracks that traverse doom, grunge, classic metal, and space rock.

Dust and Echoes was recorded and produced by the band at High Five Studio in DeLand, Florida, with mixing and mastering handled by Zeuss (HATEBREED, CROWBAR, ROB ZOMBIE). Artwork was created by Shawn Garrett and Jean Saiz, reflecting the record’s post-apocalyptic themes of human collapse, survival, and rebirth.

The album showcases HOLLOW LEG’s most varied and atmospheric songwriting to date, with layers of percussion, groove-heavy riffing, spaced-out guitar work, and a balance of sludge and melody that pushes the band into new sonic territory. Tracks like “Holy Water,” “Ride the Wave/Dig the Grave,” and “Last Tribe” dive deep into end-of-days scenarios — a choose-your-own-adventure soundtrack for the end of the world and what might come after.

About HOLLOW LEG:

HOLLOW LEG is a heavy band born in the swamps of Florida, built on riffs, rhythm, and raw energy. Since forming in 2009, the band has forged a sound that blends sludge, doom, and hard rock with elements of grunge, classic metal, and even blues and hip-hop — a swampy, groove-laden punch to the gut that’s as soulful as it is crushing.

Over the years, HOLLOW LEG has carved out a loyal following with their dynamic songwriting, relentless live shows, and a discography that balances grit with atmosphere. The lineup — Scott Angelacos (vocals), Brent Lynch (guitars/backing vocals), John Stewart (drums/percussion), and Tom Crowther (bass) — brings deep roots in the underground, with current and former members of cult bands like BLOODLET, CARIBOU KING, and JUNIOR BRUCE.

With appearances at major underground festivals like Psycho Las Vegas and Maryland Doom Fest, and a catalog of full-lengths and EPs that have pushed their sound in new directions, HOLLOW LEG continues to evolve without losing their core: heavy, honest, and hungry. Whether channeling the slow burn of doom, the swagger of stoner rock, or the urgency of hardcore, they remain fiercely committed to the riff and the truth it carries.

Their new album, Dust and Echoes, is the culmination of everything the band has built — a concept forged from two distinct EPs that fuse into a single, end-of-days experience. It’s their heaviest, most varied, and most fully realized statement yet.

HOLLOW LEG is:

• Scott Angelacos – Vocals

• Brent Lynch – Guitars, Backing Vocals

• John Stewart – Drums, Percussion (including rainsticks)

• Tom Crowther – Bass

Connect with HOLLOW LEG:

• Bandcamp: https://hollowleg666.bandcamp.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollowlegfl/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollowlegband

• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hollowlegfl

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hollowleg666?si=K04L-GgWFGRGRWuB

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QJ3CTdEHPBlqy6MPHk66p?si=EwBk0bgJQaW_gVCXXVcsJw

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hollow-leg/404795284

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hollowlegfl?_t=ZP-8vMuUzPBTR8&_r=1

California's Matthew Nowhere presents 'Transforming' feat. Lunar Twin, previewing debut album

California-based electronic pop artist Matthew Nowhere presents his single 'Transforming' feat. Lunar Twin, the latest taster of his forthcoming debut record 'Crystal Heights', an epic 13-track album that serves as a loud and welcome introduction to this fascinating artist.

As vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Matthew Nowhere explores the synth and tape-laden sounds of the 1980s with inspired reverence. Emerging from the intersection of old and new, his unique music weaves deep vibes and poetic lyrics with gritty New Wave beats. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and currently residing in California's Nevada County in the forests of the Sierra Mountains, Matthew Nowhere uses authentic analog production styles in creating deeply authentic and soulful music that speaks to the power of love to overcome all obstacles.  

Based in Hawaii and Salt Lake City, Lunar Twin have been mainstays on the American dreamgaze scene for many years, this cinematic music duo made of up vocalist Bryce Boudreau and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Murphy. Blending chill electronic beats, soulful downtempo vibes, and poetic lyrics, they create ethereal, hypnotic soundscapes perfect for late-night drives - as evident from their latest 2023 album 'Aurora'.

With Boudreau on vocals for ‘Transforming’, a fine layer of silk has been woven into the fabric of an already sublime futuristic composition. Boudreau also contributes on another track - 'Persist3nce' - along with Lunar Twin bandmate Christopher Murphy.

“The collaboration with Bryce on this song started with some impressive synchronicity, and the whole process really set the tone for a lot of the 'Crystal Heights' album itself. Bryce is incredibly gifted at inhabiting these sonic spaces – and he immediately understood exactly what the song needed and what it was trying to convey. I think working together brought out the best in both of us,” says Matthew Nowhere.

Bryce Boudreau adds, “I was swept away by the grandeur of Matthew’s music on this song and immediately envisioned  a coastal night world populated by dreamers and drifting souls caught in between the dusk and dawn of coastal neon. The rest of story wrote itself. I’m excited to finally be able share this song.”

Matthew Nowhere earlier previewed two singles from this album - the moody and evocative 'Echoes Still Remain', with ethereal vocals lacing through a pulsating soundscape like the brooding rhythmic ghost of celebrated new wave pioneers and 'Love Is Only What We Are', a song about the profound human longing for authentic love, suggesting that this yearning is actually a seed with the potential for the love we seek.

"Music to me is literally magic. I am transforming feelings into sounds. And if I’m going to do that kind of alchemy, the feelings I want to share are ones that are meaningful and transformative. Life is wild and mysterious, and it doesn’t always make sense. But the important things - connection, love - are always grounding and I can’t think of anything else I want to focus my life on," says Matthew Nowhere.

As of April 23, 'Transforming' is available from fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The 'Crystal Heights' album - now available for pre-order - will be released digitally and on Limited Edition transparent blue vinyl on May 23.

CREDITS
Music composed by Matthew Nowhere (Matthew Lin Packard)
Lyrics by Matthew Nowhere
except ‘Transforming’ and ‘Persist3nce’ - lyrics by Bryce Boudreau
Matthew Nowhere - vocals, synths, bass, guitar, drums, drum machines, programing & sequencing
Bryce Boudreau – lead vocals on ‘Transforming’ and ‘Persist3nce’
Chris Murphy – additional synths on ‘Persist3nce’
Antonio Family Singers – choir on ‘Persist3nce’
Produced by Matthew Nowhere. Co-produced by Bryce Boudreau
Mixed & mastered at Nowhere Sound Studios
Recorded at Nowhere Sound (Grass Valley, CA), Tiny Flame Studios (Petaluma, CA), Ohia Forest Recordings (Kealekua, Hawaii), Desert Heat Studio (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Cover artwork by Violet Flame Design
Artist photos and videography by Anjali Rivera
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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UK electronic artist Max Rael presents 'Brighter Future', teasing debut album 'The Enemy Is Us'

British electronic artist Max Rael has announced the forthcoming album 'The Enemy Is Us', his debut solo effort, out in June via London imprint Liquid Len Recording Company, preceded by a traditional A / B side single 'Brighter Future'.

An alternative electronic pop song with spoken word vocals, 'Brighter Future' questions avoidant strategies of coping with life in a seemingly increasingly chaotic and unsafe world and queries how can we reverse course from an anticipated dystopian future.

The non-album B-side 'The People We Love Have Won (Persistence Is All)' is a darker beast, named after Coil's 2000 London performance at The Royal Festival Hall, which also happens to be tattooed on the inside of Rael's left wrist.

Spoken word, electronic music and loud drums can all be expected on the impending 12-track album, produced and mixed by Max Rael with additional mixing by Caden Clarkson and mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode, Pixies. Nine Inch Nails). Fusing a range of electronic music styles with other genres, Max Rael is a master journeyman of existential exploration into humanity, self, society, reality, psychology, philosophy and the future.

"Whilst I naturally tend to be drawn towards darker and more melancholy themes, sometimes creativity needs to be a reaction to the world around us. I felt I needed to take some creative responsibility, and not push more negativity out into a world that already feels like its drowning, like kicking somebody when they're already down," says Max Rael.

"While it's natural, and sometimes necessary, to explore difficult realities through art, and I've done my share of that, I believe there's also a vital role for artists and dreamers to imagine and articulate possibilities for hope and improvement. Drawing inspiration from John Higgs's thought-provoking ideas, where in 1977 it was a defiant and shocking statement when The Sex Pistols said, ‘No Future’, today perhaps the true rebellion involves standing up and saying, ‘Yes Future’… A Brighter Future."

Musician, writer, actor, engineer and producer, Max Rael has remixed such artists as Fish (Marillion), Last July, Kommand + Kontrol, Bienheldenschafgegenstand and Freudstein. He is also behind electro-goth trailblazers History Of Guns, formed in Hertfordshire in 1996. Frontrunners of the Wasp Factory / FuturePunk scene of the early 2000s, their single 'Your Obedient Servant' was championed by The Quietus and Mick Mercer among the “thirty best goth singles of all time”.

Renowned for their meta-modernist Industrial sound, 2024 saw the release of their 'Half Light' album, their eighth record to date and second since 2022's return from a ten-year hiatus. They also kicked off 2025 with the single  'Little Miss Suicide (25)', marking 25th years since releasing their debut single.

As of April 22, 'Brighter Future' is available from fine digital platforms, including Amazon, and also directly from the artist via Bandcamp. The full album 'The Enemy Is Us' will be released on June 20 via Liquid Len Recording Company.

CREDITS
Written by Max Rael
Produced, performed and mixed by Max Rael
Additional mixing by Caden Clarkson
Mastered by Pete Maher
Released by Liquid Len Recording Company
Cover artwork & photographs by Filiz Photography
Video by Abigail Clarkson
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Pageant Unveils Lyric Visualizer for Single "Show Me How To Love You" ​

Rock band Pageant is excited to announce the release of their new single, “Show Me How To Love You”. Pageant is a hard-hitting 4-piece rock band based in High Point, NC, built to revive and redefine rock ‘n’ roll for a new generation. With Roxxi Dirt on bass and vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums, Dezzy Foxx shredding lead guitar, and Cam Duke on rhythm, Pageant fuses the raw power of rock’s golden era with a modern edge that refuses to be boxed in. Inspired by icons like Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, and Cinderella, their sound delivers the high-energy guitar-driven sounds of the past while unapologetically adding new, modern elements.  

The band comments on the single, "Have you ever met someone that makes you feel like a teenager again, unsure of how to express your feelings? This song is a high-energy anthem about the inability to navigate strong feelings in a new relationship. Produced by Brian Craddock (Daughtry) and mastered by Grammy-winning Brad Blackwood (Mammoth, Korn, Maroon 5, Sevendust), this song is a powerhouse that takes you on a high-speed ride the second it starts and doesn't slow down."

While honoring the giants of classic rock, Pageant also embraces a wide array of musical influences. Their distinct sound seeks to bridge the gap between the past and future of rock, providing listeners with a unique experience that feels both raw and refined. With a passion for every genre, their music offers a fusion of styles that feels new yet nostalgic, a perfect balance between the familiar and the unexpected.

Pageant is actively pushing boundaries through relentless live shows, a highly-driven DIY work ethic, and a strong media outreach to put their name in every rock fan’s mouth. Whether it’s blowing the roof off college frat houses, self-funding tours across the country, or working with major producers and Grammy winners, Pageant is doing the work and making noise. They’re not just playing music. They’re building a movement.

“Show Me How To Love You” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

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Facebook

TikTok

YouTube

Spotify

Rhüne Mountain Festival Announces Full Artist Line-up

Rhüne Mountain Festival Announces Full Artist Line-up

Buy Tickets Here

The countdown is on, and Rhüne Mountain Festival has officially unveiled its full lineup for a June celebration steeped in fuzz, riffs, and ritual.

From June 26th–28th, heavy-hitting artists like SUN BELOW, YETI ON HORSEBACK, AAWKS, OCCULT WITCHES, and OL TIME MOONSHINE — among others — will conjure walls of sound beneath the hazy skies of Dunnville, Ontario: North America’s mecca for doom-laden grooves, desert-drenched stoner riffs, and psychedelic sermons.
 

The full daily lineup — a cosmic roadmap of riff-heavy rituals and fuzz-fueled journeys — can be found here:

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 - 

HALF TIGHT

IVY GARDENS

NOVA DOLL

WYNDRIDER

SUN BELOW

INDIAN HANDCRAFTS

FRIDAY, JUNE 27-

NASU

VOIDSEER

CAVERNOUS

YETI ON HORSEBACK

OVERCROOK

ASTRAL WITCH

BLACK ABSINTHE

PALE MARE

PYRES

LOOSE

ABSORB

AAWKS

SONS OF OTIS

RIP

THE DEATH WHEELERS

DOPETHRONE

SATURDAY, JUNE 28-

SHADOW OF JUPITER

SONIC TABOO

EARTH ALTAR

MOOCH

OCCULT WITCHES

CANNABUS

OL TIME MOONSHINE

LOW ORBIT

PALE HORSE RITUAL

BIBLICAL

DOOMBOYZ

GOZU

ECSTATIC VISION

ACID MAMMOTH

SONS OF ARRAKIS

Buy Tickets HERE: https://fannatickets.com/event/june-26-28-rhune-mountain-fest-dunnville-ontario-370/register

Ticketing Page:  https://fannatickets.com/event/june-26-28-rhune-mountain-fest-dunnville-ontario-370/register

Social Media: 

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Facebook Event Page:  https://www.facebook.com/share/159Yoga92a/ 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rhunemountain_fest/ 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@rhunemountainfest

Hall of Fame Singer/Songwriter Daryl Hall Set for U.S., U.K. Dates with Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall just added a west coast run featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze starting October 19th in Reno, NV and ending November 4th in Denver, CO. See full tour dates below.

Tilbrook has previously performed with Hall on his award-winning web series, Live from Daryl’s House. “I’ve toured with Glenn in the past, and I’m a fan of his songs, and it will be great to work with him again,” said Daryl, whose previous tours included acts Howard Jones, Elvis Costello and Todd Rundgren. The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set in front of the house band to open, then joining Daryl Hall on-stage to close the show.

Added Tilbrook, “I am so excited to be playing with Daryl and his fabulous band this year. After having a blast touring with them in 2021, and re-igniting the flame in Daryl’s House in 2023, I look forward to reuniting with them and playing some of my favorite songs, Daryl songs and some other stuff that you’ll love! Come down and don’t break the furniture.”

The tour’s next leg brings them to the U.K. May 17th for dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Brighton, as well as the May 19th show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which will represent Daryl’s first-ever solo performance there. 

Last year, Hall also toured with Elvis Costello, and released D, his first solo album in 13 years, co-produced by fellow RHOF inductee Dave Stewart, who co-wrote seven of the nine new original songs, with Hall penning the other two, on Virgin Records. The album spawned two top 20 hits on the AC Chart.

Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook Tour Schedule



March 22 – Arena Theatre – Houston, TX

March 25 – Majestic Theatre – San Antonio, TX

March 28 – WinStar World Casino – Thackerville, OK

March 30 – Stifel Theatre – St. Louis, MO

April 1 – Warner Theatre – Erie, PA

April 3 – Genesee Theatre – Waukegan, IL

April 5 – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort – Mt. Pleasant, MI

May 17 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, UK

May 19 – Royal Albert Hall – London, UK

May 21 – Symphony Hall – Birmingham, UK

May 23 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK

May 25 – Brighton Centre – Brighton, UK 

July 11 – Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, CT

July 13 – The Pavilion at Point of the Bluff Vineyard – Hammondsport, NY 

July 15 – Lowell Memorial Auditorium – Lowell, MA

July 17 – Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

July 19 – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA 

July 21 – The Wellmont Theatre – Montclair, NJ 

July 23 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY

July 25 – Ovation Hall – Atlantic City, NJ

October 19 – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Reno, NV

October 22 – Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA

October 24 – Blue Note Summer Sessions – Napa, CA

October 26 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV

October 28 – YouTube Theater – Inglewood, CA

October 30 – Pechanga Resort Casino – Temecula, CA

November 1 – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Indio, CA

November 4 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO

Swiss Hard Rockers SHAKRA Unveil New Single "Burning Heart" + Lyric Video

Today, Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA are excited to unveil their new single “Burning Heart,”out via Frontiers Music Srl. The new single is accompanied by a lyric video, available below.

“Burning Heart” is a special track that was originally recorded during the sessions for the 'Invincible' album. The session files were lost for years and were only rediscovered by accident during the band’s 30th anniversary preparations. The track now marks the band’s first official release on Frontiers Music Srl.

SHAKRA comments on the new single:

“We had written it off – lost in the digital void. And then suddenly it reappeared, as if the message was meant to manifest itself”.

Lead singer Mark Fox added:

“All my life, people have tried in different ways to separate me from what I do with all my heart and soul: making music. But no one has succeeded – and no one ever will”.

Thomas Muster states:

“'Burning Heart,' to me, is a picture of that inner fire that drives you. When you burn for

something, you don’t do it for fame or success – you do it because it’s part of who you are."

Watch the Lyric Video for “Burning Heart"

SHAKRA is about to celebrate their impressive 30th anniversary, showing why they are a solid force in the world of rock and metal. Walking the fine line between hard rock and heavy metal, they have crafted a sound over the last three decades that captivates both rock fans and metalheads alike.

Despite lineup changes and shifting trends in the rock and metal scene, every challenge has only made the band stronger, solidifying their ability to stay true to their style. Today, SHAKRAis more experienced, versatile, and enduring than ever before.

Looking far back is important, but the future must not be forgotten – this is far from the end. SHAKRA is ready to open a new chapter, bigger and more powerful than ever. The foundation they stand on has been built with sweat, blood, and tears – 30 years of dedication and relentless effort.

Their music has been the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans – songs that have sparked memories and accompanied generations. SHAKRA delivers a live experience that perfectly captures the raw energy and passion of these genres. Their stage presence and commitment guarantee a show that will leave a lasting impression.

Stream/Listen to "Burning Heart" HERE

SHAKRA are:

Mark Fox

Roger Tanner

Cyril Montavon

Thomas Muster

Thom Blunier

We Came As Romans Announce The Bad Luck Tour 2025 World Headline Tour

Just days after dropping their searing new single “Bad Luck,” modern metalcore torchbearers We Came As Romans have officially announced their Bad Luck 2025 World Tour. The epic headline run will include coast-to-coast dates across North America this July and August with special guests At The Burial, Currents & Johnny Booth. They will then head to Europe and the UK for an extensive headline run this fall with special guests Brand of Sacrifice.

VIP package upgrades via Soundrink and various pre-sales for the North American run will begin Wednesday, April 23rd at 10am local time. All tickets for the North American run will go on general sale Friday, April 25th at 10am local time HERE. For information on pre-sales and on-sale across the UK and Europe click HERE. Full dates below.

Launching on July 22nd in Toronto and closing out with an epic hometown at legendary Detroit venue, The Fillmore on August 23, the North American headline tour follows the massive response to the band’s first release of 2025—“Bad Luck”, a thunderous anthem of perseverance, identity, and rebirth.

Speaking on today's announcement, We Came As Romans frontman Dave Stephens shares

"This tour isn’t just a run of shows—it’s a celebration of what we’ve all built together, and it’s the perfect way to launch our new single, Bad Luck, into the world. We’ve poured everything into this release, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone from stage to stage."

The Bad Luck 2025 World Tour arrives on the heels of an already stacked US festival schedule for the band—including stops at Welcome to Rockville, Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration, Warped Tour, and When We Were Young—and signals a bold new era for a group who have spent nearly two decades rewriting the rules of modern heavy music.

BAD LUCK WORLD TOUR - NORTH AMERICA

With special guests 

After The Burial, Currents & Johnny Booth

July 22 – Toronto, ON – Rebel

July 24 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square

July 25 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium

July 26 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore

July 27 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

July 29 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

July 30 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore

August 1 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

August 4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

August 5 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

August 6 – Austin, TX – Emo's

August 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

August 10 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24

August 12 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

August 13 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre

August 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

August 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

August 17 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

August 19 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

August 20 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

August 22 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

August 23 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore

ABOUT WE CAME AS ROMANS

We Came As Romans continue to progress and evolve at lightspeed, maintaining a place at the forefront of heavy music and culture. Never content to follow, they seamlessly alchemize crushing groove-driven catharsis, spacey electronics, and arena-size singalongs into a sound that refuses to sit still—effortlessly moving between metal, alternative, hardcore, and rock.

The Michigan-born five-piece—Dave Stephens, Joshua Moore, Lou Cotton, Andy Glass, and David Puckett—first broke through with Tracing Back Roots (2013), which cracked the Billboard 200 Top 10 and hit #1 on both the Independent Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. Their self-titled 2015 album followed, debuting at #11 on the Billboard 200, cementing their status as modern metalcore royalty.

Following the tragic loss of original vocalist Kyle Pavone in 2018, the band has continued to honor his legacy with their 2022 album, Darkbloom, their highest-praised record to date. Kerrang! awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it “a carrier for a knot of emotion, and a tribute to their friend.” It featured career-defining tracks like “Black Hole” (ft. Caleb Shomo), now over 102 million Spotify streams, and “Daggers” (ft. Zero 9:36), which surpassed 32 million streams. Media outlets including Loudwire and Consequence praised the album for its emotional range, sonic heft, and unapologetic vulnerability.

“Bad Luck” is the next step in their journey—an anthem born of loss, scars, heart, and unrelenting drive.

Teen Metal Band Chained Saint Announce First-Ever Tour

Teen metal band CHAINED SAINT — comprised of four high school students Ethan Kahn (17, guitar), Sebastian De Avila (18, bass), Cameron Cottrell (19, drums) and Sean Sterling (18, vocals) — were one of the most hotly tipped bands of 2024. In just a few short months, Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, and Judas Priest legend Rob Halford praised the band for their chops. SiriusXM's Liquid Metal added the band to their playlist, and their debut single "Animosity" served as the theme song for the WWE 2K24 DLC 4 trailer in September.

The band is over the moon to announce its upcoming, first-ever headline tour of the U.S.

Chained Saint will also appear at several festivals through the year, including Welcome to Rockville, Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, and VANS Warped Tour. 

All upcoming dates, including a support slots for Alice In Chains, are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 25 at 10am local time. Pre-sale starts tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

"We cannot wait to get on the road and play in all of these great cities around the country," the band says with a twinkle in its collective eye. "This is what it's all about for us. Bringing our music to the people and having that direct connection with our fans, as well as making new ones city by city, by playing our songs live, is what we've been dreaming of!"

Born in a South Florida garage back in the summer of 2022, Chained Saint's recently released debut album, Blindside (out via independent label Patriark Records) combines the raw, organic riffery of the best old-school '80s thrash metal with a dash of modern-day brutality befitting the many challenges confronting the youth of 2024. The past and present collide, resulting in modern, metallic maelstrom made by a bunch of kids who play with fire in their veins — and their hands! Blindside, produced by William DuVall of Alice In Chains, focuses that fury into a powerfully concise, eight-song LP. The album was recorded and mixed to analog tape with no computers involved whatsoever in the recording sessions. No AI. No studio trickery. No bullshit. Just real riffs made by real players. 

CHAINED SAINT ON TOUR:
5/6 — Miami, FL — Gramps^
5/8 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun@
5/13 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle@
5/15 — Dothan, AL — Dothan Civic Center@
5/17 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*

HEADLINE DATES:
6/19 — Orlando, FL — The Social
6/21 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits 
6/24 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade — Altar
6/25 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre — Side Room
6/27 — Washington, DC — Venue TBA
6/29 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground
7/1 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie 
7/2 — Ridgewood, NY — TV Eye
7/3 — Cleveland Heights, OH — Grog Shop 
7/7 — Kansas City, MO — recordBar 
7/8 — St. Louis, MO — Blueberry Hill — The Duck Room
7/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston — Bronze Peacock Room
7/11 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues Dallas — Cambridge Room 
7/13 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger — Small Stage

FESTIVALS:
8/15 — Los Angeles, CA — Whisky A GoGo#
8/31 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma*
9/21 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
11/15 — Orlando, FL — Warped Tour*
^With Basterdane
@Supporting Alice In Chains
#With Knot(sic)
*Festival Dates

Rick Wakeman, featuring the vocals of Hayley Sanderson brings an all new show to the U.S. this Summer

In the last five years or so, keyboard maestro, composer and raconteur Rick Wakeman CBE has entertained audiences around the US with his brilliant and witty one-man shows, featuring solo performances of his work with YES, his own compositions and some surprise adaptations of other musicians’ material.

However, in July, his STRICTLY WAKEMAN tour will present a new show unlike any of his previous appearances. For the first time ever, Rick will be joining forces with a female singer – Hayley Sanderson, well-known for her work as one of the leading vocalists on the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing TV show – to present a series of concerts featuring music specially adapted for piano and vocals.

Rick and Hayley have been working together for several years. He accompanied her on her 2009 album, Just Songs, and impressed by her vocal versatility and clarity, subsequently invited her to sing lead vocals on a number of his shows for band (and sometimes, orchestra) in the UK and South America, at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the O2 Arena. Her awesome vocals also feature on the definitive Live At The London Palladium box set, recorded when Rick led his band through The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and a set of YES classics, over two magical nights in 2023, and on his studio album, A Gallery Of The Imagination. Rick was also the person to give her the affectionate nickname ‘Strictly’!

Rick Wakeman needs no introduction. His 50-plus year career started as a much-in- demand session pianist and keyboard player, who performed his own arrangements on many classic records by the likes of David Bowie, Cat Stevens and Elton John. After a brief sojourn in the Strawbs, he joined YES and remained a member throughout their most productive period when they became the most successful progressive rock band in the world. After leaving YES, he acquired legendary status by writing and recording groundbreaking concept albums on a grand scale, but is equally at home performing solo on a Steinway grand piano. His record of being the only pianist to have two solo instrumental albums (Piano Portraits and Piano Odyssey) enter the UK charts in the Top 10 on release remains unbroken. While respecting his own musical history, Rick is always looking for ways to refresh, update and extend his legacy. “Hayley is great to work with, as she has the talent to feel the music in such a way as to make all the arrangements seamless,” he comments. “Hayley and I have never worked in concert with just the piano and voice, and so it opens up opportunities for new arrangements of pieces from rare albums, like Make Me A Woman from the Time Machine album, and Julia and The Hymn from 1984.”

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to witness Rick’s latest creative explorations in the company of Hayley Sanderson!
 

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Fri 18          Richmond VA           The National                                                   #

Sun 20        Ridgefield CT           Ridgefield Playhouse                                     #

Mon 21       Ocean City NJ           Ocean City Music Pier                                   •

 Wed 23      Englewood NJ           Bergen Performing Arts Center                     #

Fri 25         Cincinnati OH             Ludlow Garage                                              #

Sat 26        Northfield Park OH     MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage           #

Tue 29       Derry NH                     Tupelo Music Hall                                         •

Wed 30      Poughkeepsie NY        Bardavon Opera House                              #

Thu 31       Phoenixville PA           Colonial Theatre                                           #

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RAVEN BLACK IGNITES THE FLAME WITH FIERY NEW SINGLE “BURN” THE LATEST CHAPTER OF THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM ”BLACK SONATA” Due Out September 12

The circus of the macabre returns — louder, darker, and more ferocious than ever.

The haunting, genre-defying force known as RAVEN BLACK has unleashed the next chapter in their unfolding gothic metal opera. “BURN” — the second single from the highly anticipated full-length album

Black Sonata — "BURN" is available now across all streaming platforms.

“Burn” follows the success of “FXCK YOU,” the album’s first single, and continues the narrative arc of Black Sonata — an album that promises to be RAVEN BLACK'S most ambitious and immersive work to date. Drawing from classical influences, dark theater, and spine-rattling metalcore, this album is a journey into the void... with the devil grinning from the passenger seat.

Produced by Ulrich Wild (Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones), “Burn” is an infernal symphony of heavy guitars, industrial textures, and Raven’s unmistakable blend of haunting melody and psychotic screams.

CLICK TO PREORDER HERE "BLACK SONATA"

Meet RAVEN BLACK, a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal, influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal music, serves as the soundtrack to vocalist Raven's duality as she shares her story of being a hybrid of both dark and light.

Drawing from a myriad of musical inspirations, RAVEN BLACK expertly blends elements from their favorite art forms, including movies, ethnic backgrounds, and personal life experiences. Each song is crafted to take fans on an adventure, offering new perspectives and understandings. Their sound ranges from melodic to dark, fun to raging and psychotic—yet every track tells a story.

At the heart of their narrative lies a comic book character: a girl whose innocence was taken at a young age. Overcoming her demons and cursed by her predators, she discovers she is half human, half doll. The doll within her is dark, and as she embraces her inner darkness, she travels with her demons who protect her from those seeking to steal her inner power.

She is the key.

Soulful Sound & Introspection: Kelsey Michael's 'Lethowsow' album is out now via Dimple Discs

Emerging from southwestern England, Kelsey Michael unveils her first solo effort, 'Lethowsow', released by Peckham-based imprint Dimple Discs. Drawing inspiration from the iconic piano-driven sounds of 60s and 70s artists like Laura Nyro and Carole King, this seven-song collection blends modern art-pop sensibility with powerful vocals, feel-good melodies reminiscent of classic pop, and mesmerizing folk drones.

With this album, Kelsey Michael's unique sound having garnered BBC 6 Music support from Radcliffe and Maconie, and also Gilles Peterson, in addition to rave reviews from an array of publications, with UNCUT's Rob Hughes dubbing this "Nyro-esque rapture" and "beguiling... infused with natural wonder".

Kelsey's own history in the music scene is many-storied. Previously a theatre performer and movie soundtrack singer, you may also recognize her voice from Jocelyn Pook’s score for Stanley Kubrick’s final film 'Eyes Wide Shut' or through her collaborations with Anglo-Irish avant-pop band The High Llamas and their endlessly inventive songwriter Sean O’Hagan. In fact, she features on five of Sean’s albums, including his  2019 solo release 'Radum Calls Radum Calls'.

Many moons have passed since her first job as a backing singer for music legends The The on their European tour. Since then Kelsey Michael has released two EPs with her previous London-based band Minnow, the second of which (‘Out Of The Woods’) came out on Stereolab label Duophonic and also involves Sean O’Hagan, receiving notable praise from The Wire and The Guardian, among others.

Celebrating song whilst transporting us to the magical wild West Cornwall landscape - Kelsey’s chosen home, anchor and inspiration - this album is a cinematic breath of fresh air. "Lethowsow" (pronounced Laith-oh-so), means ‘the milky ones’ in old ‘Kernewek’ language - this old Cornish name being given the treacherous Seven Stones reef off Lands End, a large stretch of vertical rocks like sharks’ teeth which are always covered with white water. Kelsey loved the soft sound of this word, describing the rocks in a magical way, as if they were characters.

For Kelsey, this album represents the awesome and humbling power of nature, the sea being a major character in this release. 'Swimming' takes us wading into waves, "cooling off the heat deep inside", with watery glissando from stunning harpist Benjin Musiq. 

This album also features vocal performances by folk artist Angeline Morrison (creator of 'The Sorrow Songs: folk songs of black British experience') and Maria Heseltine, as well as Kelsey's daughter, May Robson (MAY). Acoustic bassist Ben Kypreos and percussionist Greg Dyer also contribute to this album's sound with rich harmony and a magically fresh sound.

Earlier, Kelsey Michael shared the feel-good 'Mounts Bay Morning' and the Jobim- and Morricone-influenced lead track 'Music Of The Waves', the video for which features the lush landscape that is so inspirational to her, with images of hedgerow, shore and moors thrown up to catch the light, along with a tumble of beautiful Cornish place names.

Named for the Isles of Scilly freight ship, folklore-filled sea ballad 'Gry Maritha' serenades this hardy blue boat in rhapsodic style - think Gerry and The Pacemaker’s 'Ferry across the Mersey 'in session with The Carpenters. Telling multiple stories, it touches on the folklore of the waters of the Scilly crossing whilst simultaneously uncovering hidden moments of a mother and child whose daily rhythms overlap with the ship’s departure and return.

'Tide Comes In / The Crossing' gets real about rural poverty in Penzance, still finding cause to celebrate the resilience, creativity and community support networks so often invisible to visitors. The inevitable ebb and flow of the tides gives certainty in troubled times when it can feel there is little to rely on.

This immersive music experience comes home to the wonder of small domestic moments in 'Washing Line', featuring exquisitely phrased guest vocals by Angeline Morrison. By hanging the stuff of our lives on the washing line, so to speak, we are able to gain perspective, let go of habitual obstacles and move on. In this final song, we are given musical headspace and a moment to pour some balm on modern life.

'Lethowsow' is out now on CD and vinyl via Dimple Discs, and is also available digitally via Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

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NOVANGOGH unveils new reggae-pop-fusion single 'Weight of the World'

Los Angeles-based indie pop outfit NoVanGogh has shared their new single 'Weight of the World', a timely offering given the current state of affairs in society. The song's foundation, reminiscent of The Police's signature semi-reggae-pop fusion, is wonderfully enhanced by a charming, seemingly spontaneous electric violin that takes the music to another dimension as it progresses.

With a flowing formula that involves a revolving door of gifted musicians from the LA music scene, NoVanGogh was conceived by songwriter-producers Douglas Sparksand Christopher Hastings as a way to release pop-infused music that straddles diverse styles of music.

Creators of sublime pop, NoVanGogh’s sound is highlighted by a continuous morphing of styles and genres producing sounds worthy of your attention. Their artistry shines through in a tapestry of genres, making for a listening experience that rewards your attention.

Produced, recorded and mixed in L.A. by Douglas Sparks and Christopher Hastings, this single involves Neara Russell on vocals, Abby Shelton on electric violin and Christopher Hastings on guitar and drums.

"I wanted to write a song about a universal truth that most people could identify with.  And I wanted to do it a way that wasn’t preachy.  I feel like we succeeded and created a song that can inspire anyone who hears it," says Douglas Sparks, who pens both the music and lyrics for NoVanGogh.

"The style of the track is a Police inspired semi-reggae approach.  We added an improvised electric violin part which elevates the track to whole new level. 'Weight of the World' has a very unique sound and a message that will stick with anyone who hears it.”

Earlier this year, NoVanGogh released their heartfelt and hopeful pop anthem 'You're Right There', along with its Van Gogh-inspired video and most recent single 'As Long as You’re Here', featuring Ginny Luke (vocals), Mike Arrom (keyboard), Eliza James(violin), Abby Shelton (violin), Leland Skylar (bass) and Christopher Hastings (guitar, drums).

'Weight of the World' is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Musicand Bandcamp, where NoVanGogh's other releases can also be found.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics by Douglas Sparks and Nina Storey
Copyright © NoVanGogh Music
Neara Russell (vocals)
Abby Shelton (electric violin)
Christopher Hastings (guitar, drums)
Produced, recorded and mixed in L.A. by Douglas Sparks & Christopher Hastings
Mastered by Douglas Sparks
Artwork by Christopher Hastings & Douglas Sparks
Video by Christopher Hastings & Douglas Sparks for Hastings Productions, LA
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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