Morgan Wallen to Release Limited-Edition ‘I’m The Problem’ CD Zine

After teasing a book containing a letter from his dad during an interview with Apple Music’s Kelleigh Bannen earlier this year, Morgan Wallen announced the limited-edition I’m The Problem CD zine in reference will be available to fans beginning December 19. Pre-order now HERE. 
 
The limited edition, 100-page, glossy-cover zine includes interviews with Wallen – as well as producer Joey Moi, producer/songwriter Charlie Handsome, songwriter Blake Pendergrass and the heartfelt opening letter from Tommy Wallen – along with never-before-seen photos, lyrics from all 37 tracks and I’m The Problem on 2-Disc CD. Together, the perspectives offer an inside look at the making of Wallen’s 12-week Billboard No. 1 album, I’m The Problem, directly from those who created it.
 
As Wallen reflected on working with his collaborators in the book, he shared, “I don't really write songs unless Charlie [Handsome] is involved at this point in my career. Blake Pendergrass is another guy who's been added into the fold over the last couple years, and I think he's one the best songwriters in Nashville. I feel fortunate to have those types of guys helping me with the process. Once you figure out what you're shooting for, you get in a rhythm of writing with those guys, and it really is fun.” 
 
I’m The Problem arrived May 16, 2025 via Big Loud/Mercury Records and spent 12 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 albums chart and 13 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. It became Wallen’s third consecutive album to spend at least 10 weeks atop the Billboard 200 – making Wallen the first artist in history to achieve that feat.
 
Internationally, the album debuted at No. 1 in seven countries upon release and became Wallen’s first album to debut at No. 1 on the UK Official Charts, making him one of only five artists to debut at summit with a country album. In Australia, I’m The Problem became the longest-running No. 1 album by a country artist in 10 years, with three consecutive weeks atop the ARIA albums chart, while “What I Want (feat. Tate McRae)” spent five weeks at No. 1 on Australia’s Country Airplay chart.

About Morgan Wallen:
Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him “one of the biggest stars in the music world right now” and The New Yorker adding “[he’s] popular on a scale that seems to circumvent genre entirely.” With 20 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, 198 weeks spent atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years.
 
Wallen’s fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, available now via Big Loud / Mercury, debuted at No. 1 globally across seven countries; while his preceding albums – Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time – have remained in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart for more than 100 weeks each, making him the first artist ever to achieve that feat. I’m The Problem – which Hits Daily Double observes is “a 37-song cycle of self-reckoning” – has already yielded five No. 1’s at Country radio, including the title track, which remained at No. 1 for eight weeks. Wallen also broke his own record for the most simultaneous entries in Billboard Hot 100 History, with 37 songs charting on release week.
 
After recently concluding his 20-stadium-show 2025 I’m the Problem Tour in September, Wallen is readying his 23-stadium show Still The Problem Tour for 2026. Kicking off April 10 with two consecutive nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the run will include stops at four major college football stadiums: Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Michigan’s Michigan Stadium and one night only at Alabama’s Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
 
Wallen donates a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports programs for youth in the areas of sports and music. More at MorganWallenFoundation.org.
 
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Ponte Del Diavolo Uncork First Intoxicating Spell from 'De Venom Natura'

Fresh off of leaving a mark on their fiery debut, Ponte Del Diavolo are fanning the flames with their upcoming second album. De Venom Natura pushes the band’s potent blend of black metal and post-punk into an intoxicating trance. Forged in the fires of the band’s ritualistic performances at Roadburn and Inferno Festival, lead single, “Spirit, Blood, Poison, Ferment!”, distills its poisonous essence into a feverish hymn of decay and rebirth.  

“This song was among the first written for our new album”, says Ponte Del Diavolo. “It powerfully marks the transition from our previous work to now. Featured guest Francesco Bucci of Ottone Pesante adds apocalyptic nuances that intensify the song’s atmosphere”.  

Watch the video for “Spirit, Blood, Poison, Ferment!” Below:

De Venom Natura comes out February 13, 2026 on Season of Mist

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/pontedeldiavolovenomnatura

“Spirit, Blood, Poison, Ferment!” encapsulates the potency of Ponte Del Diavolo’s patented blackened post-punk. Erba del Diavolo’s enchantments slither beneath spiky riffs, entangled bass lines, a ritualistic pounding of drums and curious bursts from Bucci’s trombone.

The song’s video was filmed and edited by Underroom Studio and stars Davide Straccione. Along with being the vocalist for Shores of Null, Straccione is a long-time friend and collaborator of Ponte Del Diavolo. He first appeared on the band’s debut album, Fire Blades from the Tomb, where he contributed guest vocals to their cover of “Weeping Song” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.

After two years on the road - appearing at leading European festivals such as Roadburn and Inferno in support of their debut - Ponte del Diavolo return with “De Venom Natura,” a record that extends and refines their musical boundaries.

Line-up:
Erba del Diavolo — Vocals
Khrura Abro — Bass
Kratom — Bass
Nerium — Guitar
Segale Cornuta — Drums

Production Credits:
Recorded at The Deepest Sea, Turin, Italy.
Produced & Engineered by Danilo Battocchio.
Mixed by Danilo Battocchio at The Deepest Sea.
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.

Guest Musicians:
Francesco Bucci
Sergio Bertani
Vittorio Sabelli
Gionata Potenti

Cover Art:
Francesco Dossena (https://www.instagram.com/facciobruttefacce/)

Follow Ponte Del Diavolo:
Bandcamp: https://pontedeldiavolo666.bandcamp.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pontedeldiavoloband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pontedeldiavolo3847
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mAfr0B2wgIFbVBUAv9btD/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/ponte-del-diavolo/1639072320
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/179497657
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/33773763

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Release from Blacktoothed

German heavy-hitters blacktoothed return with their explosive new single "EMBERS," a track that pushes the band into their most intense territory yet. Fueled by searing guitars, pounding rhythms, and a vocal performance that unleashes a whole new level of power and grit, "EMBERS" hits harder than anything they've released before.
 

The song dives deep into themes of collapse, rebirth, and the sparks that survive even the darkest moments. From its brooding atmosphere to its relentless climax, "EMBERS" captures a raw emotional urgency that feels bigger, darker, and more unrestrained than the band's recent work.
 

With a sharpened edge and a renewed fire, blacktoothed show just how far they're willing to push themselves creatively.

Turn the volume all the way up — "EMBERS" is out now and marks a fierce new chapter for the band.

Watch the "EMBERS" music video Below.

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Release from Lionheart

California's metallic hardcore titans Lionheart are back and hitting harder than ever with their brand-new single "Bulletproof" — a ferocious statement track that marks the beginning of the next chapter for the band. Groove-heavy, razor-sharp, and fueled by the Oakland outfit's trademark intensity, "Bulletproof" captures everything that has made Lionheart one of the most dominant forces in modern hardcore: Pure aggression, anthemic gang-shouts, and a swagger that could only come from the West Coast.
 

The release of "Bulletproof" also kicks off the official pre-orders for Lionheart's new album Valley of Death II, set for release on January 9 via Arising Empire.

Serving as the sequel to their 2019 record Valley of Death, the new album promises to be heavier, darker, and even more unrelenting.

Now, after officially re-signing with Arising Empire, Lionheart are charging into their next era with renewed force. Their return to Europe in January 2026 for a massive headline tour — joined by Madball, Gideon, and Slope — will showcase exactly why this new chapter with Arising Empire marks a decisive and powerful step forward.

Catch the band live in Europe.

Watch the "Bulletproof" music video Below.

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Release from Annisokay

German metalcore heavyweights ANNISOKAY have unleashed their long-awaited new album Abyss — The Final Chapter, marking the monumental conclusion to their acclaimed Abyss era. Out now via Arising Empire, the record stands as one of the band's most ambitious, cinematic, and emotionally charged releases to date.
 

Abyss — The Final Chapter pushes ANNISOKAY's signature blend of crushing heaviness, towering choruses, and electronic darkness to new extremes. Frontman Rudi Schwarzer delivers some of his most ferocious vocal work yet, while Chris Wieczorek (aka Chrissy) elevates the album with soaring, atmospheric cleans and massive melodic hooks. The band's trademark contrast between brutality and beauty has never felt more refined or more explosive.
 

Building upon the success of Abyss Part I & II, this final installment ties together the themes of isolation, inner conflict, and resilience that have defined the trilogy—offering fans a powerful, cathartic finale. The production hits with surgical precision, the breakdowns are heavier than ever, and the band's sense of scale feels downright cinematic.
 

With their fanbase growing globally and their sound evolving into a new creative peak, ANNISOKAY once again prove why they're one of the most important and innovative forces in modern metalcore.
 

Abyss — The Final Chapter is out now on all digital platforms, with physical editions available via Arising Empire. Step into the abyss one last time.

Catch the band live — more info here.

METAL HALL OF FAME TAKES OVER THE SUNSET STRIP FOR 2026 BLOWOUT BASH

"We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the 80's," says Metal Hall of Fame Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. "Get ready to unleash your inner metal spirit, and Dress in Leather, Studs, Big Hair, and All The Metal You Can Handle Two iconic venues, one legendary night!! 

Hosted by Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy Rankin

2026 Sunset Strip Takeover Inductees 
 

* CELEBRITY RED CARPET - Rainbow Bar And Grill (6:00PM-8:00PM).

* METAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS / ALL STAR JAM - Roxy Theater (8:00PM)

* Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns, Guns N' Roses Co-Founder)

* Chris Holmes (Former W.A.S.P., Mean Man) Inducted by Carlos Cavazo

* Warren DeMartini (RATT, "Pearcy/DeMartini")

* Riki Rachtman (MTV / Headbangers Ball)

* Rikki Rockett (Poison, Rockett Mafia)

* All-Star Jam!!


This special celebration of the Sunset Strip will also include sponsorship activation from Monster Energy AMA Supercross (With some of their Superstar Riders), Ghost Tequilia, Koffin Krew Apparel, and Dimebag Darrell's Blacktooth Whiskey!! Please Note: A Limited number of tickets are available!!

GET TICKETS HERE:
https://www.axs.com/events/1221628/metal-hall-of-fame-tickets

The Metal Hall of Fame (MHOF) is a non-profit organization. Legendary entertainment executives oversee all of the Metal Hall of Fame initiatives, including, Pat Gesualdo (Founder, Metal Hall of Fame/Studio-Touring Drummer), Wendy Dio (Founder, Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund), David Ellefson (Formerly of Megadeth), (Michael Sarna Inmotion Entertainment Inc), Jimmy Kay (The Metal Voice,) Munsey Ricci (Skateboard Marketing), George Johnsen (Mammoth Vision Studio), Brian Perera,(Founder, Cleopatra Records).

The Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala has included historical moments throughout Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. From having Sharon and OzzyOsbourne join with us to have former Ozzy drummer Lee Kerslake achieve his dying wish of receiving his Platinum Record Awards for the "Blizzard of Ozz," and "Diary of A Madman" albums. Having: Metallica Induct Megaforce Recordsfounders Jon and Marsha Zazula. Inducting Judas Priest at Wacken Open Air.Inducting Steve Vai, Triumph, Geoff Tate, and members of KISS and Iron Maiden. Inducting Anthrax at Heavy Montreal. Having Paul Stanley Induct KISSmanager Doc McGhee. Having Brian May of Queen Induct Joe Satriani. These are just some of the memories that the Metal Hall of Fame has shared with Hard Rock and Heavy Metal fans throughout the world.

As always, fans can vote at www.metalhalloffame.org for their favorite bands to be Inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame.
 

For more information, please call 973-263-0420, or visit: www.metalhalloffame.org.

SYLOSIS - Announce 2026 Studio Album 'The New Flesh' + Drop Crushing-As-Hell Title Track

Today, SYLOSIS have revealed the first details of their seventh studio album, titled The New Flesh, slated to drop on February 20th 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The collosal tetrad featuring Josh Middleton (guitar/lead vocals), Ali Richardson(drums), Conor Marshall (guitar) and Ben Thomas (bass), have also unleashed a god-tier single, the album title track 'The New Flesh'.

SYLOSIS stated,
"Introducing The New Flesh. This is us solidifying the line up of the band and moving forward with a new sense of purpose and aggression. After having spent so much of the last 2 years on the road, The New Flesh, and the songs that will follow from the album, have been written with the live environment in mind. There is an energy running through these songs that we’ve never felt on a Sylosis album, until now. We'll see you all in 2026 - Josh, Ali, Ben, Conor"

Pre-order album The New Flesh here: https://sylosis.os.fan/
Watch 'The New Flesh' video Below:
Stream 'The New Flesh' track here: https://sylosis.os.fan/

Across January and February 2026, SYLOSIS will be tearing across the UK and Europe for their biggest ever tour.

Tickets on-sale now via https://sylosis-band.com

SYLOSIS will also be touring North America across April and May 2026 with BLEED FROM WITHIN, GREAT AMERICAN GHOST & LIFE CYCLES Full dates are here:

NORTH AMERICA 2026
w/ BLEED FROM WITHIN, GREAT AMERICAN GHOST & LIFE CYCLES

02.04 - Worcester MA, The Palladium
03.04 - Montreal QC, Theatre Beanfield
04.04 - Toronto ON, Opera House
06.04 - Philadelphia PA, Theatre of the Living Arts
07.04 - Lakewood OH, The Roxy
08.04 - Millville PA, Mr Smalls
10.04 - Detroit MI, St Andrew’s Hall
11.04 - Grand Rapids MI, Elevation
12.04 - Chicago IL, House of Blues
14.04 - Minneapolis MN, Varsity Theatre
15.04 - Lincoln NE, Bourbon Theatre
17.04 - Englewood CO, Gothic Theatre
19.04 - Boise ID, Shrine Social Club
20.04 - Seattle WA, The Crocodile
21.04 - Portland OR, Hawthorne Theatre
22.04 - Roseville CA, Goldfield Trading Post
24.04 - Los Angeles CA, The Regent Theatre 
25.04 - Pomona CA, The Glass House
26.04 - Phenoix AZ, Crescent Ballroom
28.04 - Austin TX, Come and Take It Live
29.04 - Dallas TX, Granada Theater 
01.05 - Tampa FL, The Orpheum
02.05 - Atlanta GA, The Masquerade (Hell)
03.05 - Greensboro NC, Hangar 1819
05.05 - Richmond VA, Canal Club
06.05 - Baltimore MD, Nevermore Hall
07.05 - New York NY, Gramercy Theatre

Tickets on-sale now via https://sylosis-band.com

When the going gets tough, metal gets heavier. SYLOSIS have always been devoted to the fine art of breaking necks, but in recent times, the urgency of their mission has grown exponentially. Still surfing on a wave of acclaim and the effusive fan response to their last album, 2023’s A Sign Of Things To Come, Josh Middleton’s virtuoso wrecking crew are poised to release their latest and best album, The New Flesh. A towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force, the band’s seventh full-length offering is a powerful showcase for the state of SYLOSIS in 2025: lethal, uncompromising, and avowedly metal as all hell.  

The New Flesh is a fearsome statement of renewed intent. Harder, heavier and more ruthless than its predecessor, it is full of the kind of explosive, riff-driven anthems that guarantee carnage in the pit. But this is no exercise in mindless bludgeon: instead, Josh Middleton has penned his most evocative and thought-provoking songs to date. From the punishing grooves and breakneck viciousness of the opening 'Beneath The Surface', to the epic conflagration of album closer 'Seeds In The River', The New Flesh is an artful and nuanced take on the pure metal that SYLOSIS hold close to their hearts. This is brutality and catchiness in perfect symbiosis.   

Dark and destructive, but dynamic and diligent, SYLOSIS are on blistering, career-best form on The New Flesh. The purposeful reset that began with The Sign Of Things To Come has evolved into something unstoppable, and the band’s latest work brims with confidence and authority. If it’s skull-shattering, 21st century heavy metal you want, The New Flesh brings it like never before.  

IWAN Unleashes a New Era of Power Rock with the Explosive New Single "BLACK AND BLUE"

“Black and Blue” was born from two sides of my life that most people never imagine existing together: surviving domestic violence and responding to it as a police officer. I’ve lived both. And for a long time, denial convinced me I could “help” someone become the person I believed they could be. Looking back, that belief was pure delusion.

While my heart was breaking, it was held together by hope—hope that acted like a chain, wrapped around old scars I thought had healed. Like many survivors, I learned that with every bright day came a storm. “Black and Blue” is my story as someone who didn’t yet understand narcissistic abuse, but paid the price of learning it firsthand.

This experience taught me that growth has no age limit and shame has no place in survival. In the first verse, I sing about using up “nine lives” like a cat—yet every time, I stood back up. Now I use my voice to reach the person who might be standing where I once stood. If you see a red flag: run. It’s not a parade. Abuse doesn’t get better. You cannot love someone into changing. Narcissists project; they

don’t evolve.

“Blue lights, white lies” refers to the night I finally opened the door for the police. That moment ended my relationship. He wanted me to lie—“get the story right”—but bruises don’t lie.

Like my song “Warriors,” this track is meant to empower. Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate—age, gender, background, none of it protects you. And as a former cop, even a professional problem-solver, I learned that some problems can’t be fixed. They must be walked away from.

I didn’t stay because of low self-esteem. Mine was solid. I stayed because I thought love could save someone. But only God has that power.

I turned a bad experience into something meaningful—my new single, “Black and Blue.”

I hope it helps someone recognize the truth sooner than I did."

BIO:

A former NYPD officer turned powerhouse vocalist, IWAN isn’t just another name in rock—she’s a movement. Her journey has been one of solitude and resilience, of standing alone but never backing down. That relentless fire fuels her music, turning raw emotion into anthems that cut deep and refuse to be ignored.

Drawing inspiration from icons like Scott Stappand Creed, IWAN blends the grit of classic rock with the intensity of alternative, channeling struggle into strength. Her songs don’t just play; they ignite. With searing riffs, haunting vocals, and lyrics that hit like a gut punch, she crafts a sound that’s both defiant and deeply human.

Her music is a battle cry for the fighters, the outsiders, and those who refuse to break. Somewhere between Joan Jett’s rebellion and Mad Max’s recklessness, IWAN is both force and fury—polished yet raw,

powerful yet unfiltered.

She isn’t just stepping onto the scene—she’s commanding it. With a fan base craving realness and a no-BS attitude, she’s here to

leave a mark.

“I want to be remembered,” she says. “I want someone to say my music helped

them through.”

KVRMA Unveils Haunting New Single “Drown Inside A Lullaby”

Atmospheric alt-rock powerhouse KVRMA returns with one of their most haunting and immersive releases to date:

“Drown Inside A Lullaby.”

Blending cinematic soundscapes, emotional turbulence, and mesmerizing vocal performances, the new single showcases the band at their most vulnerable — and their

most powerful.

“Drown Inside A Lullaby” A hard hitting song that details the tortured mindset of someone in the process of succumbing to addiction

Built on soaring melodies, hypnotic rhythms, and lyrics that cut deep, KVRMA crafts a sound that feels equal parts fragile and ferocious. The track dances between shadow and light, pulling listeners into a melancholic dreamscape where comfort and chaos collide.

Musically, “Drown Inside A Lullaby” is a lush evolution of KVRMA’s sonic identity, weaving together atmospheric guitars, pulsing basslines, and swelling vocals that rise like a tide before crashing into a breaking wave of emotion. It’s the band’s most cinematic production yet — intimate enough to feel whispered in your ear, but massive enough to shake a stadium.



With “Drown Inside A Lullaby,” KVRMA solidifies their place as one of the most compelling rising voices in modern alternative music, delivering a piece that resonates long after the

final note fades.

ABOUT KVRMA

KVRMA is a high energy rock and metal band hailing from Central Pennsylvania. The band consists of musicians with years of experience. Secretly beginning in August of 2023, the band quickly began writing music and recording at Atrium Audio with Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland. The band released their first single “SILENCE” in April of 2024 and subsequently announced the forming of the band to the public.

KVRMA is honored to be nominated for Best New Band and Best Hard Rock band at this year's Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame

In under a year of being an official band, KVRMAhave recorded and released an entire EP, they have done three music videos acquiring thousands of views, and are looking to get more under their belt. Their debut performance was opening for New Years Day. This is only the beginning.

KVRMA IS:

Jackson Gurecki | Vocals

Michael Nelson | Vocals/Guitar

AJ Lopez | Guitar

Tyler Travis | Bass

Dane Lowell | Drums

Kyle Wilkinson | former drummer special shout out 

SATURN’S DOWNFALL IGNITES A NEW ERA WITH THEIR EARTH-SHAKING SINGLE “CHASING GRAVITY”

Rising rock juggernaut SATURNS DOWNFALL launches into an entirely new stratosphere with the release of their electrifying new single, “Chasing Gravity,” a high-voltage collision of intensity, atmosphere, and raw alt-metal power. The track marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for the band as they sharpen their sonic identity and push their artistic boundaries further than ever before.



With “Chasing Gravity,” SATURNS DOWNFALL fuses soaring vocals, relentless grooves, and cosmic-scale production into a song that feels both weightless and crushing at the same time. The result: an undeniable anthem built for massive stages, late-night drives, and fans who crave music that hits on every emotional frequency.

About “Chasing Gravity” 

Brady Hearn - “Chasing Gravity’ came from one of the most honest places we’ve ever written from. Every beat and every lyric carries the weight of what we’ve lived through. It’s raw, it’s emotional, and it represents exactly who we are at our core.”

Colby Bennett - “The song is a look inside addiction’s grip — the highs, the lows, and the fight to rise above the force that keeps pulling you back down.”

BIO:

Formed in 2025 out of raw passion and friendship,

SATURNS DOWNFALL is a hard-hitting rock/metal force from York, Pennsylvania. Blending cosmic intensity with deeply human emotion. Founded by drummer Brady Hearn (Windsor, PA), the band was built on pounding rhythms, haunting melodies, and a vision to create music that feels larger than life.

From the very beginning, SATURNS DOWNFALL carried family and friendship at its core. Brady’s father, Scott Hearn, played a vital role in shaping the band’s songwriting foundation, bringing wisdom and craft to the musical direction. On the front lines, longtime friend Colby Bennett delivers soaring clean and gritty vocals, channeling the raw energy and emotion that define the band’s sound.

Together, SATURNS DOWNFALL delivers music that feels both timeless and modern—an echo of classic rock/metal influences with a vision firmly set on the future. With themes of struggle, rebirth, and cosmic destiny woven into every track, SATURNS DOWNFALL invites listeners to step into their World: one where heavy riffs, anthemic hooks, and unrelenting passion collide.

Their debut single ‘Chasing Gravity’ has already gained early radio traction across the U.S. and internationally — including spins on 92.7 WQLZ, 105.7 The X, The Sound, 97.9X, Australia’s Valley FM 89.5, and a #4 placement on an independent Top 10 countdown.

Upon Wings Drop Metalcore Single "Velvet Shadow" + Holiday Song

Upon Wings' new single, "Velvet Shadow," is ethereal, dark, dreamy, and totally irresistible. From the very first beat, it grabs you — dark, intense, and heartbreakingly beautiful — and doesn't let go. This isn’t just a song; it's a gothic metalcore anthem that flirts with your emotions while slamming you with crushing guitar riffs and industrial punches. And those angelic vocals from Anne Autumn Erickson? They wrap around your heart and whisper straight into your soul.

Upon Wings' latest song "Velvet Shadow" fits right next to bands such as Bad Omens and Falling in Reverse, but it's a sound all their own.

ABOUT UPON WINGS "VELVET SHADOW"
"Velvet Shadow" is all about juxtaposition — soft and sweet, hard and heavy, tender and terrifying. There's metalcore fury, industrial grit, and even a touch of techno that sneaks in. It's playful, it's dramatic, it's intoxicating — and you might just find yourself hitting replay because you need more. The industrial edge gives it bite, the subtle techno adds rhythm, and the layering keeps you discovering little surprises every listen.

At its core, "Velvet Shadow" is unapologetically emotional, wildly beautiful, and simply angelic. Gothic yet soaring, aggressive yet tender, heavy yet flirtatious — Upon Wings have crafted a track that pulls at your heart while slamming your soul with power. It's a song to get lost in, to feel everything at once, and maybe even to fall a little in love with.

"Velvet Shadow" isn't just music. It's a tender confession that's going to linger in your head long after the last note fades.

As 2025 wraps up, Upon Wings' music has been making waves online. Their 2022 single "Last Love" has garnered more than 27,000 streams on Spotify, and their 2023 follow-up "Distant Memory" is at more than 12,000 Spotify streams. Both of those songs feature guitars from Kevin Jardine and pummeling rhythms from Kyng drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña, while "Distant Memory" also features a shredding guitar solo from Lita Ford guitarist Patrick Kennison. The band's debut single, "Afterlife," featuring Brett Hestla of Creed and Dark New Day, sits at more than 18,000 Spotify streams.

Listen to "Velvet Shadow" on all platforms. 

Find Upon Wings on Spotify and Apple Music.

Anne of Upon Wings also has a solo project, and with it, she just released a brand new, original Christmas single, called "Snow Is Falling."

"Snow Is Falling" is the ultimate Christmas song. It's pure cozy magic wrapped in a pop-trap beat you can't resist. It's heartfelt, fun, and festive, a pop Christmas song with trap energy that feels like sipping hot cocoa by the fire. It's everything wonderful about the holidays wrapped into one little song.

"Snow Is Falling" offers a sparkling, heartwarming pop track with a holiday trap beat that glistens with bells and sparkling beats. It's fun, sweet, and irresistible, mixing modern, angelic vocals with rhythms that pulse and sparkle like freshly fallen snow.

The vocals are the heart of the song. Anne's sweet, whispery, emotive voice carries the lyrics, and it truly feels like a new classic. "Snow Is Falling" simply captures the magic of the season. It's the ultimate modern Christmas song, offering something angelic, playful, and sparkling with energy. That makes it impossible not to fall in love with — just like the first snow of the season.

Stream and download "Snow is Falling" on all platforms.

Find Anne's solo music on Spotify and Apple Music.

MICHAEL MONROE New Video/ Single ‘DISCONNECTED’ OUT NOW New Album – OUTERSTELLAR – OUT FEBRUARY 20

Michael Monroe releases the irresistibly anthemic second single ‘Disconnected’ from forthcoming new studio album Outerstellar, set for release on February 20th via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location.

‘Disconnected’ speaks of something that Michael Monroefeels passionately about: that live music is a rare and vital space for people to find each other in the moment.

“Technology was supposed to bring people closer together, when, in fact, people are more disconnected than ever. They're looking at their phones and their computers and downloading stuff” comments Michael Monroe. “And, you know, the Internet can't take away the experience of being at a live show. You're on stage, and you communicate with the audience who are there, in that moment. That's where the magic really happens, and absolutely no program or device or computer can reproduce that!”

Watch/Listen to ‘Disconnected’ Below;

The new album Outerstellar, is an experience as much as a collection of great songs, a sweet smelling, leathery, glitter-shimmered, sweat-soaked raunch and punch wrapped in one of the great voices in rock ‘n’ roll. The harmonies and vibes roll effortlessly in silk scarves, lounging in leather pants with liquor and a smile on a beat-up sofa in those small AM hours. And the sheer attitude, which screams carefree (not careless!) confidence (not arrogance!), a cocksure sense of self-bathed in the sheer joy of playing real rock ‘n’ roll the right way.

The recently released first video and single, ‘Rockin’ Horse’, is a defiant blast against critics and judges and comes with one of the craziest Michael Monroe videos you’ve ever seen. “I am who I am and I'm not going to edit myself for your benefit,”Michael says unequivocally for anyone who might doubt that fact.

Watch/Listen to ‘Rockin’ Horse’ here – video by Leigh Brooks.

From loud crashing guitars to harmonicas, to gorgeous acoustic moments, you’ll sing, you’ll dance, you’ll shiver, you’ll shake, and you’ll smell this wonderful exhilarating record in all its weathered biker jacket incense-coated glory and you’ll also realize that whatever the hell is going on in the world right now, when you put this album on, it’s an instant escape to carefree days and an emancipation from worries, fears and woes.  

Outerstellar will see a whole burst of life onstage when Michael Monroe and the band bring it to stages internationally over the next year. It is EXACTLY what rock ‘n’ roll in its truest sense is meant to be, in fact, just stop reading this, get off your ‘Rockin’ Horse’ and go see Michael Monroe on tour at your first opportunity! In support of the release of Outerstellar, Michael Monroe and band will embark on a UK co-headline tour with Buckcherry, kicking off in Southampton on February 24th. For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: michaelmonroe.com – more dates to be announced.

Outerstellar will be available on Limited Edition 12” White Vinyl, 12” Turquoise Vinyl, 12” Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles. Available to pre-order now at this location 

Band Line-Up:

Michael Monroe - Lead vocals, Harmonica

Steve Conte - Guitars, Vocals

Rich Jones - Guitars, Vocals

Karl Rockfist - Drums

Sami Yaffa - Bass, Vocals

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'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster' - new album from Manchester electronic outfit Scissorgun out now

UK electronic outfit Scissorgun present their album 'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster', releases via Dimple Discs. A must-have for Factory Records collectors, they mix urban electronica with fuzz and wah guitar, these trailblazers present a solid collection of songs, dances and abstract soundscapes. The vinyl includes seven tracks, while the digital and CD versions include three bonus tracks. Ahead of its release, they presented the tracks 'Gone Rogue' and 'Bad As Bingo'.

Formed in Manchester in August 2016, Scissorgun is an electronic trio comprised of Dave Clarkson (synths, rhythms, tapes, percussion), Alan Hempsall (vocals, treated guitar, samples, loops) and Adrian Ball (light show and projections). Carriers of Factory Records' legacy, this project is based on the central premise that everything must come from improvisation. Their musical scope is varied - pastoral dreams one minute and, the next, crashing swathes of noise chased down with a dub twist.

“We always operate on instinct and improvisation is the key starting point. Some ideas become structured songs, but others remain as first recorded, with the music finding us and not vice versa. The title is a soft attempt at social comment, intended to be inferred rather than overt," says Dave Clarkson.

"The idea for 'Gone Rogue' started with a busy electro bass line and, as soon as we found a good quote from a conspiracy theorist on social media, the whole thing seemed to turn into a polemic against turning your back on humanity in revulsion. We dwell on the impact of the fight for our attention on the individual and the damage done. All the while, the driving beat is pushing us on with heavy cowbells and pulsing bass. We’ll all feel better if we dance."

Alan Hempsall adds, "As for 'Bad as Bingo', we were both overjoyed when this came out of the mincing machine. We’d been looking for something with a go-go beat to it, so this was perfect. The words flowed automatically as the best ones always do. Broad brush observations of a situation gone bad coupled with a mawkish sentimentality for what’s lost. The glitching and grinding bass line and barking dogs take on a life of their own. Suddenly it all makes sense and the initial spark revolts into structure and form."

Alan and Dave first met in 2007 when Dave’s band, Triclops, were supporting Biting Tongues at Islington Mill in Salford. Alan was in the audience and was so taken with Triclops’s performance that he wandered over to show appreciation and a friendship was struck up, bonding over a mutual weakness for early industrial, rock and modern jazz. After nine years of gig-hopping and hanging out, the timing was suddenly right for them to organise some jam sessions to see what came out.

It so happens that both of their bands were on hiatus at the time. While Dave Clarkson was in Triclops from 2000 to 2015, he was in White Cube prior to that. He since boasts an extensive catalogue of solo works.

As for Alan Hempsall, he was the vocalist for Crispy Ambulance, who was on Factory Records from 1980 to 1982, before spending five years in the mid ‘80’s playing percussion in a Brazilian Samba band. Hempsall also famously appeared on stage with Joy Division in April 1980, standing in for Ian Curtis at a show in Bury that descended into a riot.

"As with any album, we operate on instinct. Improvisation is the key starting point. At this moment, anything can and generally does come out. The bizarre accidents and serendipity that occur during this process are the parts we keep. Those moments that feel like you’re merely the vessel that the music is transmitted through," says Alan Hempsell.

Dave Clarkson adds, "Some ideas gradually emerge into structured songs whilst others have the fortitude to remain in their original form to some extent or another. Yet no conscious decision is made. We are not in control. It is the music that finds the musicians. As the body of work is growing and developing, it seems to take on its own identity, something else we appear to have little influence on. So, there is an element of Praxis at work here, we’ll do it because we want to and think up the reasons why later."

Prior to this album, Scissorgun released three albums - ‘Assault Two’ (2017), ‘All You Love Is Need’ (2020) and ‘Psychological Colouring Book’ (2021). They frequently perform live and have opened for such artists as Wolfgang Flur, Wrangler and Eric Random.

‘Scream If You Wanna Go Faster’ is out now, available via Bandcamp - both digitally and as a signed white label vinyl release (with colour paper photocopy of a brilliant sleeve). It can also be ordered on CD and cyan-coloured vinyl directly from select record shops.

CREDITS
All music written performed and recorded by Scissorgun
Dave Clarkson – synths, keyboards, loops, electronic drums & field recordings
Alan Hempsall – vocals, words, treated guitars, effects & found sounds
Engineering & production by Dave Clarkson
Mastering by Peter Beckmann at Technology Works, East Lothian
Scissorgun device by Kevin Craig
Sleeve design by Bruce
Photography by Wayne Goodman
Recorded over the course of 2024 at Cavendish House Studio, Manchester, UK
With thanks to Adrian Ball at Hollowsphere, AV
Released by Dimple Discs
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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The Quality of Mercury unveils stunning video for 'The Voyager', title track from new album

Alternative rock artist The Quality of Mercury has unveiled his debut video for 'The Voyager', the title track from his sophomore album 'The Voyager', a cinematic journey that explores overarching themes of distance, discovery and transformation, previewed by the singles 'Heaven's Gate' and 'Ganymede'. 

Set against an infinite backdrop of silent galaxies and infinite star systems, the song follows a lone voyager drifting deeper into the unknown. As distant horizons stretch endlessly outward, the lyrics reveal a psyche slowly warping under the weight of solitude—haunting whispers, fading purpose, and the desperate craving for contact in a universe that never answers. Atmospheric and emotionally charged, the track captures the eerie beauty and psychological unraveling that come from traveling too far beyond the reach of anything at all.
 
The Quality of Mercury is Pennsylvania-based artist Jeremiah Rouse, who handles everything from writing and performing to engineering. Nine years since his debut 'Transmission' album, his new album is both anthemic and accessible, cinematic and catchy - a perfect blend of muscle and melody.

“With 'The Voyager', I tried to capture what happens when the hunt for purpose leads you past the edge of the familiar.  It’s about the thin line between exploration and unraveling. Inspired by the grand, meditative science-fiction films I’ve always loved, it explores what happens when you travel so far into the stars that reality starts to shimmer," says Jeremiah Rouse. 

"It’s a story of distance, of isolation reshaping the mind, and of finding a strange beauty in the infinite.  My overall intention with this song was to capture the essence of the album as a whole and to bring the listener on the journey with me.”

The accompanying video was created by Italian multi-arts visionary Francesca Bonci, known for her work with Tombstones In Their Eyes, Federale (BJM's Collin Hegna), Philip Parfitt, The Dandy Warhols' Peter G. Holmström a.k.a. Pete International Airport and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell.
 
"'The Voyager' album is an adventurous journey that explores different terrains and sensations: exhilaration, anxiety, longing and introspection. This groovesome, graceful and grand music with space-rock atmospherics speaks to our deep need for connection. His ongoing search for meaning is woven into songs that range from bursts of excitement to moments of quiet reflection. 

Jeremiah Rouse shares, "'This album is born from a deep place of longing -- for connection, for meaning, for something beyond the surface of everyday life. It’s about the desperation we often feel when distance, whether emotional, spiritual, or physical, gets in the way of our need to connect truly."

With majestic imagination and propulsive energy, Rouse's work is preoccupied with the thrill of the sublime universe, chronicling epic intergalactic voyages and the faint echo of cosmic transmissions from untold distances. Expansive and absorbing, each track a grand yet meticulously detailed aural landscape. Ambitious but simple, this music reveals something new every time it's heard. Tiny flourishes, subtle swells, and sound elements moving across the stereo field are placed with painstaking precision, often blooming unexpectedly or emerging decisively at the optimal moment.

With a background in film production and a lifelong love of sci-fi cinema, Rouse approaches songwriting with a distinctly visual mindset. Every song is imagined like a scene from a movie — framed, lit, and paced as though it were a short film. That cinematic sensibility, combined with a meticulous approach to sound design, results in music that’s as emotionally resonant as it is sonically rich.

'The Voyager' album is out now, available from fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All music written, performed and recorded by Jeremiah Rouse
Back up vocals by Violet Rouse
Drums performed and recorded by Mario Quintero at AudioMQ Studio
Final Mixes by Mario Quintero at AudioMQ Studio
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music
Album artwork created by Jeremiah Rouse
Artist photos by Matthew Hamm
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Chase Rice Partners With Boot Barn to Showcase Cody James Black 1978® Collection

11x Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Chase Rice has teamed up with Boot Barn and Cody James for an exclusive collaboration to showcase the new curated collection from Cody James Black 1978®, an elevated line of men’s western wear within the Cody James brand. 
 
Cody James is an industry-leading label in men’s western, country, and work wear, and its Cody James Black 1978® collection features an upscale assortment of handmade boots, handcrafted hats, and high-quality western pieces that blend the grit of the West with sleek Nashville style. 

Chase Rice stars in the brand’s new winter campaign, shot in early November on Rice’s 153-acre farm and bison ranch in Franklin, Tennessee, known as Twin Eagles Creek Farm. In the campaign, Rice models a range of Cody James Black 1978® pieces, including classic cowboy boots, hats, denim, and outerwear.
 
“Cody James Black 1978® is an elevated collection of western-inspired country pieces that embody the spirit of the American West,” says Isha Nicole, SVP of Marketing and Creative at Boot Barn. “Chase Rice is the perfect partner for our collaboration, because he embodies that spirit of country pride. As well as being an incredibly talented country music artist, Chase Rice is an avid farmer, huntsman, and outdoorsman. He doesn’t just write and sing about a lifestyle rooted in the heartland—he truly lives it.”
 
Florida-born Chase Rice was raised on a farm in Asheville, North Carolina, where his love for hunting and deep-rooted country values first took shape. Rice has forged a lifelong admiration for the American West that defines who he is and the rugged storytelling in his music. Now fifteen years into a celebrated country music career, Rice’s enduring affinity for the West shines proudly through on his latest album, ELDORA, released in September. When he’s not on stage, Rice can be found working his land and raising bison on his Tennessee ranch, a passion he’s pursued since 2021.
 
“Partnering with Boot Barn and Cody James was a natural fit,” says Rice. “They want to share a piece of the American spirit with everyone, whether that’s through a pair of cowboy boots or supporting country music, so our values are a good match. Having the team shoot everything here on my farm was a great experience. This is the place where I draw so much inspiration for my music—it’s part of who I am— so getting to share that side of my life and that pride in country living was something special.”
 
The Cody James Black 1978® curated collection featuring Chase Rice is available online at codyjames.com and bootbarn.com, as well as in over 500 Boot Barn retail stores across the country.

About Chase Rice
Few artists have had the enduring impact on country music Chase Rice can claim—and fewer still possess the courage to leave it in the past and blaze a new trail. A true singer- songwriter with success in both disciplines, Rice’s 15-year career has taken the Florida-born North Carolina native to chart peaks and global stages, but with his eighth studio album, ELDORA, his only destination is the American West. A 10x Platinum artist who burst onto the country scene as a Diamond certified songwriter (“Cruise”), while hits like “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and “Eyes On You” helped Rice post two No. 1’s at Country Radio, igniting a movement through chest-thumping euphoria and bold romantic passion. He sold out international tours and shared stadium billing with Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney, before leaving the major label system for good. Now, with full independence and over 3 billion streams to his credit, ELDORA signals Rice’s dedication to the storytelling craft. Written in Colorado and inspired by a hidden mountainside town, the 12-song set is easily the most raw, unguarded expression of Rice’s talent to date – born in the afterglow of an epic show at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Working hand-in-hand with co-writer/producer Oscar Charles, Rice adopts the unfiltered, rough-hewn approach of an off-the-grid maverick, both embodying the Western mystique, and boldly going where few of his stature would dare.
 
About Cody James and Cody James Black 1978®
Cody James is a leading label in men’s western, country, and work wear. Cody James was created in 2010, and what started as a men’s denim line quickly grew to include western wear, everyday staples, work wear, and their upscale country-western line, Cody James Black 1978®. The Cody James Black 1978® collection features pieces of exceptional craftsmanship, including handcrafted hats, handmade boots, and more high-quality western pieces. For more information, visit codyjames.com.
 
About Boot Barn
Boot Barn is the largest western and work wear retailer in the nation. Founded in 1978, Boot Barn operates 500 stores across 49 states, in addition to several e-commerce sites, including bootbarn.com.
 
Boot Barn says that their customers feed America, build America, and protect America. With an uncompromising desire to support the local communities they serve, Boot Barn proudly offers the broadest selection of cowboy boots, work boots, western wear, workwear, western-inspired fashion pieces, and outdoor gear to support the varying lifestyles of the people who make our country so great. For more information, visit bootbarn.com.

RYAN AND RORY TURN EMPTY ROOMS INTO COUNTRY GOLD WITH "LAWN CHAIR IN THE LIVING ROOM"

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s rising duo Ryan and Rory cap off a milestone year with “Lawn Chair In The Living Room,” available everywhere this Friday, November 28. Pre-add/Pre-save HERE.

Written by Ryan Follesé, Rory John Zak, Andy Albert, Trannie Anderson, and Kevin Bard, the song paints a vivid picture of what life looks like before finding that person who turns a house into a home. With easy charm and a dose of self-deprecating humor, the duo reflects on bachelor-life décor – a cable box on the floor, a lawn chair in the living room – and how love changes everything from the furniture to the feeling of belonging.

“Rory had a difficult breakup early this year,” says Ryan Follesé. “And then he came home to an empty house… a circumstance that, to songwriters, inspires a great song title: 'Lawn Chair In The Living Room.'"

“I decided to turn heartbreak into interior design, at least that’s what a guy would call it,” laughs Rory John Zak. “Ryan and I, along with our co-writers, thought this was the perfect time to turn lemons into lemonade.”

Following standout releases including “Together Again (feat. Jamey Johnson)” and “Girls Are Pretty,” the new release marks the final chapter in Ryan and Rory’s 2025 run, a year defined by breakout momentum and a packed tour schedule. Their chemistry, storytelling, and humor continue to shine through as they close the year sharing the stage with John Morgan and the James Barker Band across the U.S. and Canada.

2025 TOUR DATES | Tickets HERE
Nov 24—Lethbridge, Canada*
Nov 26—Medicine Hat, Canada*
Nov 27—Calgary, Canada*
Nov 28—Denver, CO~
Nov 29—Colorado Springs, CO~
Nov 30—Grand Junction, CO~
Dec 4—Great Falls, MT~
Dec 5—Spokane, WA~
Dec 6—Tacoma, WA~
Dec 7—Portland, OR~
Dec 9—Roseville, CA~
Dec 10—San Diego, CA~
* - James Barker Band dates
~ - John Morgan’s Friends Like That Tour

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MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 Welcomes IRON REAGAN to Next Year's Edition

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now welcome IRON REAGAN as the first headliner for next year! In addition, the festival has previously announced ACID BATH, BELUSHI SPEED BALL, and MORTA SKULD!

Festival co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments, “Stars keep aligning for Milwaukee Metal Fest & it’s been hard to contain my excitement! Thrash & hardcore have always had a place at MMF & Iron Reagan back on the attack means the mosh will go HARD in the good land June 5-7th 2026!“

Tony "T-Buzz" of IRON REAGAN adds, "Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the classic metal festivals, and we’re very excited to be hitting the stage with the original lineup for a rare appearance this year. We don’t play often — if you want to catch us live, this is the one to make. Looking forward to playing all these songs again for you all.”

The festival will now take place June 5 - 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom. Early bird tickets can be found HERE.

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VRSTY to Celebrate 5-Year Anniversary of "Cloud City" EP With New Acoustic EP + Band Shares "Shameless (Acoustic)"

Genre-blending and bending New York City-based collective VRSTY (pronounced "Varsity") are celebrating the five-year anniversary of their Cloud City EP with a twist.

The band will drop the four-song Cloud City (Archives) EP on December 12. It features acoustic renditions of three of the EP's original tracks ("Dig," "Pathos," and "Shameless"), giving these classic songs a fresh, reimagined flavor. 
 

The new EP also features an acoustic version of "YOU & I." While this song was does not appear on the original Cloud City EP that dropped via Spinefarm in 2020, it was written during that period of the band's history and is, well, from the VRSTY archive.

Pre-order the Cloud City (Archives) EP here.

Today, the band has shared "Shameless" (Acoustic). Listen Below. 

"I've always loved the kinda 'heavy softness that 'Shameless' had and always thought it would be cool to explore that more," says singer Joey Tyler. "I think I went into it with that mentality at first but then also just wanted to do this as a thank you for everyone who has supported 'Shameless' and Cloud City for so many years. After all, that song was the very FIRST time anyone ever listened to us and gave us a chance."

VRSTY will hit the road, supporting Fire From the Gods this coming winter. All dates are below.

VRSTY ON TOUR:
1/22 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
1/23 — Haltom City, TX — Haltom Theater
1/24 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
1/25 — Tulsa, OK — The Shrine
1/28 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Purgatory)
1/29 — Winter Park, FL — Conduit
1/30 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits
1/31 — Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
2/01 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club (Downstairs)
2/03 — Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry at The Fillmore
2/04 — Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz
2/05 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows
2/06 — Lowell, MA — Taffeta Music Hall
2/07 — Syracuse, NY — The Song & Dance
2/10 — Pittsburgh, PA — Crafthouse
2/11 — Columbus, OH — King of Clubs
2/12 — Cadillac, MI — Venue Event Center
2/13 — West Chicago, IL — WC Social Club
2/14 — Madison, WI — The Annex
2/15 — Minneapolis, MN — Underground Music Venue
2/17 — Denver, CO — HQ
2/19 — Los Angeles, CA — The Whisky A Go-Go
2/20 — Anaheim, CA — The Parish at House of Blues
2/21 — Las Vegas, NV — The Wall at Area 15

LETHAL, Blending Power Metal with Melodic Heavy Metal, Release PROGRAMMED Remastered By Rob Colwell on Brutal Planet Records

When Programmed landed in 1990, Kentucky’s Lethal delivered an album that many hailed as “the best Queensrÿche record since Operation: Mindcrime.” Blending the muscle of American power metal with the sophistication of melodic heavy metal, the band achieved songs that combine intelligence, melody, and might in perfect balance.

Frontman Tom Mallicoat commands every moment with soaring, expressive vocals, while brothers Eric and Glen Cook drive the music with dynamic twin-guitar harmonies and intricate arrangements. From the opening firestorm “Fire in Your Skin” to the title track “Programmed” and the emotional centerpiece “Another Day”, the album never falters—each song delivering technical mastery and heartfelt conviction. Remastered by Rob Colwell and presented in a jewel case with a 12-page photo/lyric booklet, this Metal Icon Series edition restores Programmed with vivid clarity and punch. For fans of Queensrÿche, Fates Warning, Crimson Glory, and Helloween, this is one of the defining melodic metal releases of its era—timeless, powerful, and fully realized.

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Key Features & Collector Details

• Original Year: 1990 (Metal Blade Records)

• License: Officially licensed from Metal Blade Records

• Remastering: Rob Colwell (Bombworks Sound)

• Series: Metal Icon Series

• Packaging: Jewel case with 12-page photo/lyric booklet

• Edition Size: Limited to 500 copies worldwide

• Vinyl Color: Sky Blue Vinyl

• Edition Size: Limited to 250 copies worldwide

• Genre: Classic Melodic Heavy Metal / Power Metal

• For Fans Of: Queensrÿche • Fates Warning • Crimson Glory • Helloween

1349 Streams Full Performance Video for 'Winter Mass' Concert via Black Metal Promotion

True Norwegian black metal horde 1349 is now streaming the full performance of their 'Winter Mass' concert via Black Metal Promotion! The concert was captured on November 20, 2021 in the band's hometown of Oslo (NO) at the venue Parkteatret. Fans can now watch the entire set below.

'Winter Mass' will be released on November 28, 2025 via Season of Mist on vinyl, CD, and audio downloads; pre-orders can be found HERE.

1349 has also recently been announced among the first wave of bands to take the stage at next year's edition of Beyond the Gates Festival. The epic four-day metal event will take place once again in the heart of Bergen (NO) from July 29 - August 1, 2026. Tickets are available HERE.

The cover artwork and layouts for 'Winter Mass' were created by Kim Diaz Holm. The Norwegian artist has captured more than 2,000 concerts, often while standing to the side of the stage. Holm has worked with larger-than-life artists like Abbath but developed a special connection with 1349 after drawing them at both Inferno Festival and Hulen in 2012. Over the past 13 years, he has continued to document the band's incendiary live shows and even designed their merch. What he's created for Winter Mass draws fans even closer to fire. Sketched while he was headbanging in the pit, these drawings leap off the page with the same raw, dark spirit as their muse.

With their signature aural hellfire, 1349 embodies the original spirit of black metal.  

Unhappy with the direction the genre took during the mid-90s, in 1997, vocalist Ravn formed the 1349 with like-minded bassist Seidemann. The band’s current lineup – which is bolstered by guitarist Archaon and Frost (who also drums for Satyricon) – has been in place since 2001. Over the past two decades, they have ignited major European festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Hellfest with their fiery performances and toured internationally with the likes of Cannibal Corpse and Carcass. Each of their eight studio albums have been inspired by the same guiding principal: to bring back the grimness, the eeriness and the primal emotions of Norwegian black metal.

Now, fresh from the ashes of their eighth album, The Wolf & The King, 1349 are releasing a new live album. Though recorded shortly after pandemic lockdown was lifted, 'Winter Mass' explodes out the gates with the band’s signature aural hellfire. This hour-plus set, recorded at Oslo's Parkteatret, enraptured their home crowd with apocalyptic spells from across their discography’s massive cauldron of chaos. Early classics like “Sculptor of Flesh” thrash with unchained madness. Recent favorite "Striding the Chasm" whips by at a blistering pace that could only be captured by cover artist Kim Diaz Holm, who drew the album’s artwork while headbanging in the pit.   

"I will always be here / In all ways in all times", snarls Ravn on hellacious cut "I Am Abomination". After three decades and counting, what was once a proclamation is now a testament to 1349's enduring firepower. 

Experience aural hellfire live in the flesh back where it all began with 'Winter Mass.'

Live Line-up

Archaon - Guitars

Destructhor - Guitars

Frost - Drums

Ravn - Vocals

Seidemann - Bass

Recording:

Parkteatret, Oslo on November 20, 2021

Production Credits

Producer & Sound Engineer - Hugo Alvarstein

Mixing Studio - Alvarstein Mix & Mastering Studio Oslo Norway

Mixing Engineer - Hugo Alvarstein

Mastering Studio - Alvarstein Mix & Mastering Studio Oslo Norway

Mastering Engineer - Huge Alvarstein

Cover + Layout Artist:

Kim Holm

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