Seven Hours After Violet Announces Debut Album; Drops New Single & Music Video "Radiance"

Seven Hours After Violet, the new heavy metal powerhouse led by Shavo Odadjian, bassist of the iconic, multi-platinum band System of A Down, is thrilled to announce their self-titled debut album, scheduled for release on October 11th, 2024, through Sumerian Records imprint 1336 Records. This announcement comes alongside the release of the band's ethereal second single, "Radiance," which is available now on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by a visually stunning music video. Stream "Radiance" HERE. Watch the official music video below. Pre-Order the debut album, 'Seven Hours After Violet' HERE.

Seven Hours After Violet is the the groundbreaking new project from Shavo Odadjian featuring Taylor Barber (Left To Suffer), Morgoth(platinum-selling producer and guitarist of Winds of Plague), Alejandro Aranda (Scarypoolparty, American Idol) and Josh Johnson(Winds of Plague). They exploded into existence back in June with the release of their debut single 'Paradise' garnering much praise and excitement from both fans and critics alike. Speaking on the announcement of their debut full-length, Shavo shares

"This album is the culmination of years of creative exploration. With Seven Hours After Violet I wanted to return to my roots in heavy music but also bring something entirely new to the table. "Radiance" and its precursor, "Paradise'" are but a small glimpse of the intensity, musical diversity and emotion that run through this album. We can't wait for everyone to hear it in full and to bring these songs to life on stage at our first live performance at Mayhem Fest."

Seven Hours After Violet will play their first ever live show at this year's recently announced Mayhem Fest, taking place at the Glen Helen Amphitheatre in San Bernardino on October 12th. For tickets and further information, head to mayhemfest.com

About Seven Hours After Violet

When the universe aligns, magic happens. This was certainly the case when Shavo Odadjian, the legendary bass player of System of a Down, crossed paths with platinum-selling producer, songwriter and guitarist, Morgoth at a party on 2.22.22. Their initial sessions were a spontaneous combustion of creativity, transforming from a potential solo venture into a full-fledged band. “We wrote a song right away. It wasn’t like any writing session I had been part of before, riffs were just flowing out of me without me even having to try. Every time I felt like I couldn't write anything. Morgoth would hand me a guitar and say, “go, go, go”. I needed that, you know? I needed someone to push me when I wasn't pushing myself. ” Shavo recalls. As music continued to pour out in torrents, with Shavo writing and performing all the guitar and bass parts and Morgoth producing and providing the beats, atmospherics and FX, Morgoth suggested they turn it into a Shavo solo project. However, with his eye now firmly set on the live arena, Shavo decided to create a full band.

Finding the right vocal talent to compliment the musical landscape created by Shavo and Morgoth was crucial. Morgoth’s recommendation of Taylor Barber from Left to Suffer was a game-changer. Shavo was blown away: “He was singing in falsetto one minute and growling the next—it was ridiculous. He became the singer because he knocked every song out of the park.” With Shavo on bass and Morgoth on guitar, the band also brought in Morthgoth’s Winds Of Plague band mate, Josh Johnson on drums and Alejandro Aranda, known for his solo project Scarypoolparty and as runner-up on American Idol, as lead guitarist and backing vocalist.

Once the new music was complete, mixed by Zach Jones and mastered by Maor Applebaum, Shavo partnered with Ash Avildsen,founder and CEO of Sumerian Music Group to create the brand new joint label venture 1336 Records, with Seven Hours After Violet being the first singing.

Seven Hours After Violet Are

Taylor Barber - Vocals

Morgoth - Guitar & Production

Shavo Odadjian - Bass

Alejandro Aranda - Guitar/Backing Vocals

Josh Johnson - Drums

THE HYPOTHESIS - Finnish Progressive Metal Outfit Announces New Album "Evolve" ; Shares Video for First Single "Stray"!

Finnish progressive metal outfit THE HYPOTHESIS have announced their upcoming new album Evolve, slated to be released on October 18 via Noble Demon. With the track "Stray", THE HYPOTHESIS have unleashed the first single today. The song is released alongside a brand new music video directed by Andre Rodriguez and Juuso Turkki, which you can watch below.

Diving into the essence of the track, the band shared:
"An anxious traveller fights himself through struggles. Ghosts from the past are holding him down and heavy words from his past are echoing in his head. Finally he breaks free from the burdens of past and finds his way home."

Hailing from the darkened realm of Kouvola, Finland, THE HYPOTHESIS was founded in 2009 as a melodic metal entity driven by the desire to break free from genre constraints and evolve with each musical endeavor. With former members now playing in renowned bands such as Opeth and Stratovarius, THE HYPOTHESIS is a powerhouse quartet with a relentless drive for musical excellence.

Having toured Finland, the Baltic countries, and Spain with notable acts such as Wolfheart and Swallow the Sun, and shared festival stages worldwide with acts such as Scar Symmetry, Before the Dawn, Amaranthe, and more, THE HYPOTHESIS are ready to unveil the highly anticipated next chapter in the band's history!

Evolve will be coming out on October 18 via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

THE HYPOTHESIS are:
Juuso Turkki - Vocals, Guitar
Asko Sartanen - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Markku Ruuskanen - Bass, Backing vocals
Otso Tiilama - Drums

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Texas Hippie Coalition to release new album “Gunsmoke”

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are set to release their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy on October 4, 2024. 

This time, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. This comes through loud and clear on the first single and title track, "Gunsmoke." Rustic acoustic guitar crawls through a stomping beat punctuated by waves of groaning distortion. It climaxes on a chantable chorus, “I sell weed and liquor to the city slickers. I can get you there quicker, and like a gun…I smoke.”

With drinks poured, fists raised, and smiles wide, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION (THC) always know how to have a good time. A collective of tried-and-true rabble-rousers and dyed-in-the-wool storytellers, the Texas quintet—Big Dad Ritch [vocals], Cord Pool [guitar], Nevada Romo [guitar], Rado Romo [bass], and Joey Mandigo [drums]—spike ass-whopping hard rock with a kick of country swagger and a whole lot of Texas grit and gusto.

Gathering tens of millions of streams, logging thousands of miles on the road, and energizing countless fans, they deliver ten anthems tailormade to simmer and scorch on Gunsmoke [MNRK Heavy]. “In terms of the lyrics, the vibe, and where THC come from, we definitely went home on this album,” says Ritch. “It represents the wild west Texas-Oklahoma area. You’ve got a little red dirt country spilling over into the storytelling and metal. It’s a return to the dirt where we came from.”

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION TOUR DATES

August 17 - Post Falls, ID - Cruiser's
September 13 - Keokuk, IA - L-Treyns Bar
September 14 - Harshaw, WI - Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park
September 15 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
September 20 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live
September 21- Wilmington, OH - Farm to Bottle Festival
October 10 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's Brewing Company
October 11 - Frenchtown, NJ - Atie's Bar & Grill
October 12 - Laconia, NJ - The Big House
October 13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
October 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
October 18 - Marietta, OH - Adelphia Music Hall
October 19 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
October 20 - Lakewood, OH - The Winchester

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Miranda Lambert Explores “No Man’s Land” With Latest Preview of ‘Postcards from Texas’ Arriving 9/13

Following the recent release of her tongue-in-cheek, honky tonk shuffle “Alimony,” Miranda Lambert takes a vulnerable and reflective turn with today’s release of “No Man’s Land” off her upcoming debut for Republic Records, Postcards from Texas, arriving Sept. 13. 
 
Cowritten with frequent collaborator Luke Dick (“Bluebird,” “Actin’ Up,” “Settling Down”), the evocative ballad showcases Lambert’s unmatched ability to weave narratives of independence and self-discovery, painting a vivid picture of a woman who embodies both the wild beauty of untamed landscapes and the fierce independence of a life lived on her own terms.
 
“‘No Man’s Land’ is a love song to me, and it’s one of my favorite songs I’ve maybe ever written,” reflects the woman whose songwriting Paste celebrates as “unparalleled in country music – and beyond.” “When Luke sent me the initial idea, the lyrics just struck me—they were so beautiful, so raw. It felt like, ‘This is how I can explain it to the man who’s willing to love a girl like me—a free spirit, a wildflower, a wild card but with a big heart and all the love to give.’ It's that sentiment of ‘love her but leave her wild,’ and it’s not really a warning; it’s just a ‘let me tell you what you're getting into, and if you want to jump off and take this ride with me, then let’s go.’”
 
With a voice that speaks directly to the heart, Lambert invites listeners into a world where love is not about possession but about partnership. “‘No Man’s Land’ is like saying, ‘Come with me. Let’s do this together,’ rather than, ‘I’m your property,’” she adds. “It’s about embracing the wild, uncharted territories of love and life, with all the risks and rewards that come with it.”
 
One of 14 musical postcards from Lambert’s home state on her forthcoming album, Stereogum’s “single greatest country star to come along this century,” opens the song with a tribute to West Texas, noting, “I think the line ‘90 miles from Pecos / Lightyears from anywhere’ is both a state of mind and a place. It’s the middle of nowhere, but it’s also a feeling—a place you go in your mind, especially if you’re a creative.”
 
“No Man’s Land” is perhaps the perfect embodiment of what Slate declares to be true of the three-time GRAMMY winner and most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history: “Above all, Lambert’s name has stood for frank, unapologetic self-possession – reveling in the trappings of femininity without allowing them to confine her. She steers through heartbreak when necessary, but always while enroute to a damn good time.”

About Miranda Lambert
Acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. With her ninth solo studio album, Postcards from Texas, set for release Sept. 13 via Republic Records, the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
With seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum sales certifications, she’s conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency and blurred genres with Leon Bridges, Enrique Iglesias, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Elle King as well as her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’All Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first woman on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line available at Boot Barn. Driven by her passion for rescue animals, her MuttNation Foundation has raised nearly $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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SOUNDCHECKS AND TAPE DECKS = Old School Intro to Supergroup Rosie & the Revival

SOMEWHERE ON THE ROAD – Nobody thought anything about an album, or writing new material. They didn’t even realize when they started blasting through rock, pop, old country and songwriter classics they were sowing the seeds of a band that’s equally funky, gleaming, blazing and joyous. But that’s what happened when extended soundchecks turned into jamming in the off hours, getting together to lay some tracks down turned into writing songs.
 
And now there’s Rosie & the Revival. Six musicians, all singular creative specialists on their own. Together, they’re a musical force to reckon with. Wyatt Beard, Nick Buda, Jon Conley,  Kenny Greenberg, Harmoni Kelley, and Danny Rader have played in enough bands, they recognized the alchemy, moving from playing everyone’s favorite songs to writing their own. Rather than keep it to themselves, they decided to hunker down and capture the chemistry.
 
Soundchecks and Tape Decks is the sum of all that. Five covers, including AC/DC’s band-naming “Whole Lotta Rosie,” six originals from a band who has recorded and toured with artists including GRAMMY-winners Bonnie Raitt, Shelby Lynne, Willie Nelson, the Allman Brothers, Chris Stapleton, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard and Taylor Swift. Designed to create a song cycle that delivers on the Revivals’ vast experience and set of influences, the collection also evokes a time when freeform album rock radio was a place where people could hear all kinds of music tied together by a certain creative intention. 
 
“We didn’t think about making a record,” recalls keyboardist/vocalist Wyatt Beard. “We’ve all played in all kinds of groups, and sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s great. But this was something very different…”
 
“It was really a way to have fun when we were doing soundchecks with Kenny Chesney,” continues guitarist/producer Kenny Greenberg. “We were in Tampa a few years ago, and just started calling out songs. Suddenly, we’d been there almost two hours. Everyone up here takes music very seriously, but this was just a blast. And the more we did it, the more fun we had.”
 
“We can play a lot of different things,” adds multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Jon Conley. “But at our core, Soundchecks and Tape Decks is who we are as musicians, writers, producers. Writing for this turned out to be great, it really focused us as a band. But getting to record songs by everyone from Tom Petty to the Meters to the Stones? When you can find that kind of musical alignment, you start to really understand the engine that drives this band.”
 
Like the Eagles, whose “Already Gone” is included and who coalesced as Linda Ronstadt’s backing band, Rosie & the Revival came together touring with Kenny Chesney, whose own form of rock-steeped country has become a sound and place all its own. Working together on some of America’s biggest – and most intimate – stages creates an almost telekinesis that lets them hairpin-turn almost reflexively. That freedom and torque is all over Soundchecks.
 
To celebrate the release of this stellar group’s debut, No Shoes Radio aired an exclusive interview with the band earlier this week announcing the project, with album tracks “Just Getting Started,” “Wait A Minute” and “Keep It Coming” in regular rotation on the channel all week. With a release date that coincides with Chesney’s tour closing, three nights at Gillette Stadium, it’s also one more reason to celebrate.

Philadelphia's ROCKERS GALORE bring sun-soaked vibes on ‘Sweet Sensei’, previewing debut album

"'Blood In The Sand' stuns with its meticulous craftsmanship. Crowned with a smooth and captivating rhythm, this music boasts an extremely unique feel, seamlessly blending a one-of-a-kind melody with a groove that’ll lock you in" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A sonic embrace of the tropics... a potent blend of Marley's optimism, Black Uhuru's raw energy, and Steel Pulse's conscious lyrics, creates a hypnotic soundscape that transports you to a white-sand beach, the salty breeze carrying the infectious beat into your soul" ~ The Spill Magazine


Philadelphia reggae-hip hop collective Rockers Galore presents 'Sweet Sensei',  a summer anthem that's pure sunshine in sonic form and the latest taster of their debut record 'Vamos a la Playa'. This collaborative track was inspired by the love of music and sinsemilla, nature's elixir and bringer of verdant euphoria. Fusing musical talents and cultural influences, Rockers Galore takes us on a journey through sound and storytelling, celebrating the power of collaboration and the enduring allure of sinsemilla.

"Tracing the origins of sinsemilla, 'Sweet Sensei' was inspired by Iya Terra's song 'Real Sensi'. Adam came up with a great guitar melody when we started writing this song. We ended up crafting the beat around it, explains Blayer Point du Jour.

"I wanted to write about the origins of sinsemilla, which grows all over the world. I mentioned Haiti and Peru because I am Haitian and Adam is Peruvian. We hope to visit Peru soon. I created the drum and bass parts. Adam wrote a great guitar melody. Michael created the final drum tacks.  Once we started jamming, we eventually crafted the song around the guitar. Oxana laid down some amazing piano. We went to Milkboy the Studio and worked with Tommy Joyner. Talia added some amazing vocals to the track. It was great to work with her again."

The 'Sweet Sensei' video arrives on the trail of their invigorating single 'Blood In The Sand', featuring Philadelphia guitarist Joe Jordan (Oxymorrons, Pure Hell, JJX) and a passionate Spanish-language spoken word performance by Sydelle Prosopio.

This new single and most of the album tracks were recorded, mixed & mastered at Milkboy the Studio by Tommy Joyner (of Digable Planets), who has overseen recordings by James Taylor, Dave Matthews and Miley Cyrus, among many other notable artists. 'Blood In The Sand' is the excption, being mixed & mastered by Arik Creep at Creep Records Studio.

Founded in 2008 by multi-instrumentalist Blayer Point du Jour, Rockers Galore began as a solo project, transforming into a songwriting partnership with guitarist Adam Benites and gradually involving other passionate and visionary artists. With a fantastic and infectious fusion of old-school funk and brand-new spunk, they cleverly blend roots, hip hop, reggae, rock, Haitian kompa music and Latin rhythms. Since releasing their debut 'Port Au Prince' EP in 2011, they have released numerous singles and EPs. 

Truly a labor of love, their forthcoming 'Vamos a la Playa' album is the product of four years of songwriting, rehearsals, pre-production and arrangements. From initial sketches through to full realization, the tracks found on this album eventually crystallized in a professional studio, where the final recordings were completed and ultimately mixed and mastered.

Blayer Point du Jour explains, "For this album, we took our time and waited until we felt inspired to write. This is a mix of rhythms we enjoy playing. We aim to honor our diverse backgrounds in music and create a new sound that people have not heard before. We believe this is our best work to date. I grew up with a lot of first-generation Americans. We all came from different backgrounds but we learned to respect each others’ cultures. I try to mix the genres in an effort to bring everyone together.”

'Sweet Sensei' is out now, available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where 'Blood In The Sand' can also be found. The full 'Vamos a la Playa' album will be released on September 13.

CREDITS
Music written by Blayer Point du Jour & Adam Benites
Blayer Point du Jour - Lyrics, Vocals, Keyboards and Bass
Adam Benites - Guitar
Joe Jordan - Guitar
Tyler Hayduk - Keyboards
Michael Pipitone - Drum Programming
Chris Tolomeo - Trumpet
Josiah Krawiec - Saxophone
Timi Dread - Vocals on 'Sweet Sensei'
Talia Morris - Vocals on 'Sweet Sensei'
Sydelle Prosopio - Spoken word on 'Blood In The Sand'
Produced by Blayer Point du Jour and Adam Benites
‘Sweet Sensei’ recorded, mixed & mastered by Tommy Joyner at Milkboy the Studio
'Blood In The Sand' mixed & mastered at Creep Records by Arik Creep
Cover artwork by Michael Pipitone
Artist photos by Adam Wallacavage
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

VIDEO CREDITS
Video filmed by @Southstphilly, Carlie Sweeney & Melissa Rivera
Video edited by Marques Adams
Blayer Point du Jour – vocals and guitar
Charles Francis Duquesne – conga
Julius Rivera – djembe
Talia Morris – backing vocals

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ARISING EMPIRE ALERT: News + New Music From Awake The Dreamer

Sweden's Awake the Dreamer unveil their latest single, "Take My Hand," marking a thrilling preview of their forthcoming album Holocene, set to release on September 27 via Arising Empire.

"Take My Hand" features a blend of haunting melodies and powerful riffs, complemented by dynamic vocals that weave through a narrative of internal struggle and emotional turmoil. This track not only sets the tone but also highlights the band's evolved sound, seamlessly integrating raw post-hardcore energy with melodic elements.

"Take My Hand" is available now on all major streaming platforms and serves as a compelling introduction to what fans can expect from Holocene. The upcoming album promises to explore deeper themes and showcase Awake the Dreamer's firm hold on the metal scene with its innovative sound and powerful storytelling.

Watch the visualizer for "Take My Hand" below.

Holocene will be available as CD, limited colored vinyl together with unique merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop on August 29.

The history of Awake The Dreamer leads us back to 2015, when the Stockholm based melodic post-hardcore x metalcore act was formed by childhood and high school friends. Since dropping their Grow EP in 2016, the band toured all across Europe and Asia alongside bands like Ice Nine Kills, Northlane, Adept, and Crystal Lake to name a few.
 
In September 2019, the band dropped its debut album Damaged Souls via Arising Empire. A 10-track introduction to their style, it also included features by Adept's Robert Ljung on "Vigilant" and Crystal Lake's Ryo Kinoshita on "Atmosphere."
 
Building on their robust musical journey, the band is set to elevate their artistic expression with the release of their upcoming album Holocene on September 27. This new album promises to deepen their exploration of intense emotions and complex themes, setting a new benchmark for their signature sound in the metal scene.

AWAKE THE DREAMER IS:
Max Andrén — Vocals

ARISING EMPIRE ALERT: News + New Music From Alleviate,

Alleviate officially release their debut album DMNS tomorrow via Arising Empire, along with a music video for the title track. This release follows their hugely successful earlier singles, which have collectively amassed over 3 million plays on Spotify. DMNS marks a pivotal debut, showcasing Alleviate's commitment to blending intense heaviness with melodic richness across its tracks.

The album dives deep into themes of perseverance and renewal, enriched by dynamic compositions and impactful lyrics that highlight the band's versatility and depth. With this debut, Alleviate not only solidifies their place in the music world but also sets a high bar for artistic expression within the metal genre.

Watch the video here. Stream the track here.

"Alive" takes listeners on an intense journey of resilience and rebirth, featuring powerful lyrics, and a dynamic performance. The track showcases the band's ability to fuse crushing heaviness with melodic depth, making it a standout piece in their growing discography. "Alive" is a pointed statement of Alleviate's artistic evolution and sets the stage for DMNS.

 Pre-order DMNS as CD, limited colored vinyl, together with unqiue merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop.

Upon dropping "Die For Me," ALLEVIATE  quickly gained fans from all over the world. Famous internet reactors like Nik Nocturnal and Too Lit Mafia were all about their powerful and catchy sound, as the group combines technical riffs, heavy breakdowns, and catchy hooks that get stuck in your head for hours at a time.

ALLEVIATE stand for strength that's hidden deep inside us all. The band is comprised of accomplished musicians from five different bands in different genres of metal music. Formed in 2020 with the launch of "Die For Me," the band combines the best of technical metalcore, deathcore, djent, and post-hardcore in one powerful and beautiful style. Riffs, breakdowns, deathcore vocals, and catchy choruses are how ALLEVIATE stand out from the crowd. The members have proven themselves numerous times in previous and current bands. They've played hundreds of shows and are experienced live performers. As soon as the world returns to normal, they will take the stage as ALLEVIATE. The band's name itself represents what it stands for — giving hope and spreading a positive message into the world.

ALLEVIATE ARE:
Timo — Clean Vocals (Our Mirage)
Marius — Shouts (Breakdowns at Tiffany's)
Ramon — Guitar (The Evolutionist)
Marc — Guitar (We Are Perspectives)
Yunus — Drums (Time, The Valuator)

Singer/Songwriter Julie Williams Releases "just friends?"; New EP 'Tennessee Moon' Set for Release 10/17

CMT Next Women of Country Julie Williams carries her mixed-race heritage and queerness as proudly as she carries her music. Raised in Florida, Williams has been turning heads in Nashville’s country and Americana music scenes with her compelling mix of storytelling, soft-yet-powerful vocals, and indie folk production. She continues down that creative path with the release of her new track “just friends?” available now. The video for the song will make its world premiere this Monday, Aug. 26 in Times Square via CMT. 
 
The latest from Williams, a blend of both classic country storytelling and queer reflection, is the first taste of new music from her upcoming indie folk project, Tennessee Moon, set for release Oct. 17, 2024. Listen to “just friends?” Below  and pre-save Tennessee Moon HERE.  
 
“I was inspired by my friend and fellow Black Opry artist, Denitia and her song ‘Old Friend’ to write this one,” shares Williams. “Hearing her sing it night after night on tour, I began reflecting on some friends that I am not in contact with anymore and questioned why the ending of those friendships felt like breakups.” 
 
Williams continues, “I am now a confidently-out bisexual woman, but at the time of those friendships, I did not know myself fully. Knowing who I am now, the song is a reflection about those relationships and would they have ended differently. I wanted to capture both the sadness of nostalgia and the beautiful confusion of young love that comes with discovering one’s identity.” 
 
Produced by Jonathan Smalt and written by Williams with Melody Walker, the track is a nostalgic queer story about realizing you once had romantic feelings for an old friend that gives the listener the feeling of traveling down a winding road at sunset reflecting on a lost love driven by a dancing pedal steel, banjo, acoustic guitar, and classic country percussion.

For Tennessee Moon Williams was inspired by some of her favorite singer/songwriters like Boy Genius, Kacey Musgraves, Allison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and Taylor Swift to create a story-driven sonic journey that was both dreamy and moody while seamlessly blending  country, 90s folk and indie production elements.
 
“Tennessee Moon was inspired by a picture that I took of one of my exes as they kayaked at Percy Priest lake under a stunning Tennessee sunset,” shares Williams. “I watched this person - and our relationship - float farther and farther away from me, just as the sky was fading from orange and red to blue and gray. With that picture, and with this EP, I wanted to capture that wistful feeling - of trying to hold onto a beautiful, golden moment that you know in your heart is not going to last. This EP is an ode to my mid-20s - all the golden days, the dark nights, the flowers, and the dirt.”
 
In support of the forthcoming EP, Williams will celebrate with a release show at Nashville’s Blue Room on Nov. 7. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 am local time. To purchase, visit thisisjuliewilliams.com. 
 
No stranger to performing, Williams has built her career on the road playing over 120 shows in 26 states in the past two years and captivated audiences at festivals such as Newport Folk Festival, CMA Fest, Tortuga Music Fest, High Water Festival, Cayamo, and AmericanaFest. She has also shared the stage with acts across genres, including Jason Isbell, Allison Russell, Mt. Joy, Devon Gilfillian, Brittney Spencer and Will Hoge.
 
Music has always been a part of Williams’ life - honing her singing talent in church and beach bars and belting national anthems before packed stadiums. She grew up listening to everyone and everything from The Chicks and James Taylor to Gladys Knight and Michael Jackson. Even though she was drawn to the storytelling of country music, she never quite found the sound that spoke to everything she was: Black, white, Southern, a woman, hopeful, truthful. So naturally, it was up to Williams to make this sound. “My music is mixed like me,” is how she describes it, “I want to tell the stories that need to be told.”
 
The Florida native started sharing those stories, and people listened. A student at Duke University, she was signed to Small Town Records whose alumni include Mike Posner and Delta Rae and sang as a vocalist for the Duke Jazz Ensemble. After graduating with a public policy degree in 2019, she moved to Nashville and found her musical home in the Black country and Americana scene. She was named in Rissi Palmer’s Color Me Country Class of 2021 and she was featured in a “PBS NewsHour” special on Black women in country music. In 2022, Julie joined the Black Opry, a collective of Black artists in country, blues, folk, and Americana music. Julie was named a CMT Equal Access artist in 2023, joining the mTheory backed program to support marginalized voices in country music.
 
“People want to hear black voices, black stories,” Williams says. “I was nervous about how my songs would be received by Nashville - but people want honesty. They want honest songs about real life, and for the artists they follow to take a stand.”
 
Tennessee Moon follows her self-titled EP, Julie Williams, with American Songwriter praising her “success through the power of her own voice” and the Tennessean noting she “discovers joy, maturation” on the project. 
 
An activist at heart, Williams launched Green Room Conversations in March 2023, a series of performances and speaking on college campuses to raise awareness of sexual harassment in the music industry and her own experience with sexual violence. Williams  hopes to empower the next generation of artists and industry changemakers and has already visited MTSU, University of Texas-Austin, and Duke with more campus visits planned for later this year.
 
“I’m writing my songs for the girl who cries in the shower as she tries to detangle her hair and is afraid to look in the mirror because she hates what she sees; for the 17-year old who is just now learning to love herself; for the 20-or 30-something who is just trying to figure it out," shares Williams. "That’s who my songs are for.”

Photo Credit: Jacquline Justice

NYC's Crash Harmony unveils 'Velour Goddess', breaking 30+ year hiatus with debut album (via Magic Door Records)

"A blast of youthful exuberance, raw energy, and unbridled optimism... both nostalgic and fresh. There’s the Replacements’ raw, garage-rock spirit, the Northern Pikes’ innocence and purity, and hooks like a cross between Husker Du and The Go-Betweens, blended into a harmonious concoction that is undeniably their own" ~ The Spill Magazine 


NYC indie rock outfit Crash Harmony presents 'Velour Goddess', the first taste of their debut record 'No One Asked For This', to be released via Magic Door Record Label. Returning after a 30+ year hiatus, the quartet are back with a full-length album of 10 songs, for which they worked with celebrated producer Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, Luna) at Magic Door Recording in Montclair, NJ.  

Crash Harmony is made up of Dave Derby (vocals, guitars), Mike Potenza (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Jon Nighswander (bass, vocals), and Nils Nadeau (drums, percussion, vocals). Formed in 1986 at Yale University in New Haven, CT, the band played its last gig in May 1988 and hadn’t played together again until beginning to record this album in 2022.  

If you were fortunate enough to ever be part of a vibrant music scene, then you know how intoxicating, how important, how finally cool you felt to live on this newly discovered planet. It was pulsing with energy and possibility, teeming with talent and artists and then, the jaw drop of realizing your planet was actually part of an entire galaxy of scenes vibrating around the country. A truth revealed that rock legends were not just the leather-pantsed strutters on the national stage but dishwashing oddballs strumming in your neighbor's backyard - heroes you could actually meet, try to impress, emulate and maybe one day open for, if dreams could come true. And, for Crash Harmony, they did for a while.

Yale rock - an oxymoron too good to be dismissed, meeting as undergraduates swept up in the current of something more exciting than college – a New Haven music scene that was real. While college was for figuring out what you wanted to be, college rock was for figuring out what you wanted to sound like. Crash Harmony was absorbing everything, and trying it all on for size at house parties, frat houses, and clubs throughout New England.

Nevermind, doesn’t matter, band over. Life happens. Real jobs, other bands. Dave went on to The Dambuilders (and then Gramercy Arms), Mike served on The Anderson Council, Jon left for Europe, and Nils wandered north. But no matter where they went, Crash Harmony still kind of mattered. Eventually, they had to come back. They had to return to that place so, decades later, Crash Harmony reformed to make a new record of old songs - a rock-and-roll reenactment of the New Haven scene that changed them forever.

Like their name, the record is an orchestrated pileup of long-ago influences that collided in the chambers of their broken young hearts and have again wriggled free from their throats and amps, pop gems humming like cicadas and dancing for the pure joy of being alive again.

"Dave and I initially bonded over anglophilia, including a shared love of The Jam, cockney slang and alcohol. I came out of the New Hampshire punk scene and was a founding member of Five Balls of Power (other members went on to join such bands as Dropkick Murphys, Scissorfight and the Radicts). Dave and Nils both were willing to play around with different styles and a level of musicianship that was a notch above the average college band," says Jon Nighswander.

Dave Derby adds, "Nils and I had been in a successful indie pop band. I wanted to create something that was both heavier and more psychedelic in that 80s college radio Paisley Underground sort of way, but then we recalibrated towards more of a 70s vibe. We tried really early on to align ourselves with the New Haven scene and not just the Yale one."

For Crash Harmony, it’s all so clear now – how lucky they were to have been part of a scene and to have met and grown up in ideal conditions to make music that would somehow find a way to live forever... Everybody, kiss your ghost.

'Velour Goddess' is available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the 'No One Asked for This' album is also available for pre-order. Out October 18, it will be released both digitally and on vinyl via the Magic Door Record Label.

ALBUM CREDITS
Dave Derby - vocals, guitars
Mike Potenza - guitars, keyboards, vocals
Jon Nighswander - bass, vocals
Nils Nadeau - drums, percussion, vocals
Guests:
Mike Schreiber - organ
Peter Hess - saxophone
Ray Ketchem - percussion
Produced by Ray Ketchem and Crash Harmony
Recorded by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Studios in Montclair, NJ
and Dave Derby at Missile Shells Sound Studios in NYC
Mixed & mastered by Ray Ketchem
All songs written by Crash Harmony
except 'Dancing With Joan' written by Dave Derby and Eric Masunaga
All songs ASCAP / BMI
Artist photos and single cover artwork by Jon Drake
Released by Magic Door Record Label
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Video directed & filmed by Dan Karlok at Magic Door Recording


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OCEANS OF SLUMBER Reimagine "The Given Dream"

The dark cinematic metal band's new single defies any and all conventions

"One of modern metal's brightest hopes" - Metal Hammer

"A band that nails a unique balance and has the potential to do whatever they want" - Angry Metal Guy (4/5) 

"Masterful compositions that reveal more secrets with each listen" - Metal Injection (9/10)

"Dark, turbulent, and above all, incredibly emotional" - New Noise (4/5)

"They are the new Southern gothic, and you need to pay attention" - Distorted Sound (9/10)

"This band is truly something special" - Ghost Cult (8/10)

Though revered by critics and peers, Oceans of Slumber bow to no one. For more than a decade, the Houston band have spurred prevailing trends in both the metal scene and the American South. Instead of adhering to conventional wisdom or slapping a new coat of paint on the same old ideas, they've remade the Southern Gothic in their own progressive image, casting tales of hope and despair against an ever-shifting backdrop of melodic death, doom and black metal.

While they've always been stars in their own right, Oceans of Slumber's upcoming sixth album expands the band's wide-ranging vision to the dark, cinematic heights of a Hollywood blockbuster. Where Gods Fear to Speak is in conversation with The Handmaid's Tale and Cormac McCarthy more than it is Opeth. Their new single "The Given Dream" gives hope to the future of metal by breaking the spell that's lorded over us by the powers that be.   

Listen to "The Given Dream" Below.

Where Gods Fear to Speak comes out September 13 on Season of Mist. 

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"The Given Dream" awakens with a familiar sense of dread. A dark, ominous synth blares over the speakers with the creeping suspense of an IMAX movie.

To celebrate the release of Where Gods Fear to Speak, Oceans of Slumber are saddling up with their fellow Houston heavies in Necrofier for a fiery performance at Metal Injection Festival.  

"We are thrilled to celebrate Metal Injection's 20th anniversary at this year's festival", says Cammie. "We'll be sharing the stage with amazing bands like Jinjer, Converge, God Forbid, 3 Inches of Blood, Hanabie, Cave In, Rivers of Nihil and our good friends in Necrofier. We can't wait to rock out with you and hit the streets of New York City". 

Metal Injection Festival
Sunday, September 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch & Meadows [TICKETS]

“We just hope to grow the band. We’ve had a problem with reaching the next level, but I’m hoping this record makes the difference, and people just give us a shot,” Dobber concludes. “The band is great and it’s tight, and Cammie is such a great performer. When people really get to see the real thing in front of them, which they don’t a lot of the time, it just works, intrinsically. There’s just a natural response to it. So if we can get in front of the audiences we should, then we’ll win them over and the band will grow. That’s all we want. It's a mechanism for survival at this point.”

Lineup
Cammie Beverly - vocals
Dobber Beverly- drums, piano
Semir Ozerkan - bass
Alex Davis - guitar
Chris Kritikos - guitar, synth

Recording
Audiovision Studios in Bogotá, Columbia
Assistant engineering at Audiovision by Deyra Castillo and David Dueñas Piña

Production
Produced and engineered by Joel Hamilton
Mixed by Joel Hamilton at Studio G in Brooklyn, New York
Additional engineering by Chris Kritikos
Assistant engineering by Justin Termotto

Artwork
Giannis Nakos - Remedy Art Design

Biography
Dom Lawson

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Brantley Gilbert Releases "Dirty Money" ft. Justin Moore from Highly Anticipated 'Tattoos'

ith his seventh studio album arriving on September 13 via The Valory Music Co., multi-Platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert releases the final preview of Tattoos with “Dirty Money” featuring Justin Moore, an industrial-strength anthem and a true blue-collar banger in tribute to the clean conscious that comes from a lifetime of sweat equity. Listen to “Dirty Money” below and pre-save/pre-order Tattoos HERE.
 
Written by Gilbert with Josh Phillips, “Dirty Money” opens the project with a thunderclap of self-sufficient pride and wastes no time bringing the Georgia native’s world into focus, breaking through a peaceful calm with pounding drums, mile-deep distortion and Gilbert’s smoke-and-soul vocal:

Working with primary co-producer Brock Berryhill, Tattoos matches Gilbert’s ink in both striking design and depth of meaning. Through flowing curves and jagged lines, shadow and light look back on a life of blue-collar pride and full-throttle rebellion – along with addictive love, abiding faith and blessings beyond what any of us deserve.
 
The result is an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. But this time, he was careful to put an emphasis on his early days, both in sound and substance. Focusing on real instruments over synthetic effects, molten hot power chords and solos which rip the fabric of space and time pair with thundering drums and Gilbert’s diesel-powered vocal, more dynamic here than it has been in years – and put to use in a variety of big-picture, small-town settings.
 
In celebration of his new album Tattoos, Gilbert will headline Brantley Gilbert’s World’s Largest Album Release Party on Broadway in downtown Nashville on Friday, September 13. The free multi-artist concert is part of FREEDOM FRIDAY events kicking off the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix weekend (September 13-15). Presented by 1st Phorm Energy, with additional partnership from Rousch, Polaris, and Modern Buggy, the 4th annual FREEDOM FRIDAY concert honors members of the Military, Police, Fire, First Responders and Frontline Heroes. The 160th Special Ops Aviation Regiment will perform a helicopter aerial demonstration and a pre-concert flyover by the 101st Airborne Division.
 
“Dirty Money” featuring Justin Moore follows the release of “Me And My House” featuring Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, a hand-over-heart declaration of purpose and a defiant tip of the hat to the independent country rap world Gilbert has always admired, as each collaborator wrote and performed their own verses. Watch the official music video HERE.
 
As lead single “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke climbs the charts at country radio after being most added upon its debut, Gilbert’s headlining Off The Rails Tour continues August 30 in Kettering, Ohio, with stops in Duluth, Minn., Council Bluffs, Iowa and Goddard, Kan. through the fall. For additional dates and tickets, visit BrantleyGilbert.com.

Off The Rails Tour Dates

Aug. 30           Fraze Pavilion // Kettering, OH
Aug. 31           Walworth County Fair // Elkhorn, WI*
Sept. 1             Canfield Fair // Canfield, OH*
Sept. 13           Brantley Gilbert’s World’s Largest Album Release Party // Nashville, TN
Sept. 19           Mountain Health Network Arena // Huntington, WV
Sept. 20           Santander Arena // Reading, PA
Sept. 21           DCU Center // Worcester, MA
Sept. 26           LJVM Coliseum // Winston-Salem, NC
Sept. 27           The Corbin Arena // Corbin, KY
Sept. 28           Florence Center // Florence, SC
Oct. 3              Knoxville Civic Coliseum // Knoxville, TN
Oct. 4              First National Bank Arena // Jonesboro, AR
Oct. 5              Ozarks Amphitheater // Camdenton, MO
Oct. 10            Raising Cane’s River Center Arena // Baton Rouge, LA
Oct. 11            Cadence Bank Arena // Tupelo, MS
Oct. 12            The Sounds Amphitheater // Gautier, MS
Oct. 17            Enmarket Arena // Savannah, GA
Oct. 18            McKenzie Arena // Chattanooga, TN
Oct. 19            Atrium Health Amphitheater // Macon, GA
 
*Festival Date
 
About Brantley Gilbert
As one of the godfathers of country’s modern rock-and-rap edge, multi-Platinum The Valory Music Co. trailblazer Brantley Gilbert knows life has a way of leaving a mark. With his seventh studio album, Tattoos, set for release September 13, the Georgia native chooses to embrace it – inspired by the idea that his tattoos tell a story, just like his songs. And just like his songs, he’ll never hide the truth they reveal. An era-defining artist forever bonded to his fans, Gilbert’s been mining the timeless values of hard-working dedication, high-octane thrills and humble faith since his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, creating a chart-topping grit-and-grace fusion which helped set the stage for today’s genre-blending format. With his dedicated BG Nation behind him, the fiery performer-songwriter has racked up more than 8.3 BILLION career streams, boasting back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1 hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. His world-class pen helped create a watershed hit with Jason Aldean’s 4x Platinum country-rap game changer, “Dirt Road Anthem.” And possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson and Toby Keith to Kenny Chesney, Nickelback and more. Tattoos further cements his legacy – 10 cowritten, co-produced tracks with an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert’s diesel-powered smoke-and-soul vocal delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. Tracks like full-throttle “Off the Rails” and intoxicating chart-climbing single “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke lead a set packed with guest appearances from Gary LeVox, Justin Moore and Off The Rails tour mates Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, as the superstar headlines across the U.S. through October 2024. For more information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com or follow on Instagram, TikTok and X @BrantleyGilbert and Facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.

Defiled Beat Bitter Lesson on New Single "Horror Beyond Horror"

The death metal samurai are unsheathing their new album with a Japanese tour and special shows in Thailand with Batushka and Malevolent Creation

"For fans of the classic era of death metal" - Blabbermouth
"Nobody sounds like these guys; they make art out of riffs, snares and death" - New Noise

"The one-two punch of tight musicianship and an inclination to pummel into submission without the need for flashy antics makes for a dazzling experience" - Ghost Cult

"Straight to the point and relentless" - Distorted Sound

"Encapsulates both the oldschool familiarity and the modern aesthetics of death metal" - Metal Trenches

Defiled have long since mastered the vile art of old-school death metal. Ever since they first erupted with wrath out of the Tokyo underground at the tail-end of the '90s, Yusuke Sumita and his band of bloodthirsty samurai have left nothing but inevitable ruin in their wake. They've toured with fellow legends like Mayhem, Incantation, Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse, leading crowds from as far away as Milwaukee Metal Festival to lose their sanity.

After their last album, it's understandable if metalheads believed that Defiled had reached the highest level. But now, just one year later, the Japanese legends have topped themselves once again with their upcoming eighth album. Horror Beyond Horror is the kind of good ol' fashioned ass-kicking that only a true master can deliver. As demonstrated by its flying and furious title track, the band's reign of total dominance is endless thanks to their bottomless arsenal of finishing moves. 

Watch the video for "Horror Beyond Horror" Below.

Horror Beyond Horror comes out September 20 on Season of Mist.

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After 30 years of slicing and dicing, Defiled know where to stick the blade. The band's new title tracks shreds through the psychological horrors of mind control with riffs that are honed from their sharp influence of '80s thrash and hardcore. "The time has come", frontman Shinichiro Hamada spits at his captors with utter disgust. "Death strikes you with derision".

With three albums now under their belts in the past four years, Defiled certainly don't have the patience to suffer any fools. Halfway through its brutal punishment, "Horror Beyond Horror" is whipped along by a squealing whammy bar and blast beats that are more piercing and precise than a firing squad.

But the band aren't afraid to crack open people's skulls, either. "What sets Defiled's old-school approach apart from the plethora of modern imitators is a refined sense of songcraft", says Lambgoat. It still cuts to the raw truth, but "Horror Beyond Horror" is also thick with stomach-churning tempo twists. Just as they seem to settle into a skull-crushing groove, the band fly off the rails with more fret-ripping madness. And yet - amidst the song's deranged lunacy, Defiled never fail to lure you back into the pit. 

"Waiting for the slaughter"  Hamada growls in hungry anticipation of the raw, chopping breakdown.  

"We are very excited to play songs off Horror Beyond Horror for fans in our home country", says guitarist Yusuke Sumita. "If you're in the area, be sure to join us. See you on the road".

The video for "Horror Beyond Horror" was filmed in March 2024. It was filmed and edited by Seaside 99 Works. Special thanks to Hirohisa Saco at Studio Tranbanero.

Photo by Shigenori Ishikawa

Line-up
Shinichiro Hamada - Vocals, Guitar
Yusuke Sumita - Guitar
Takachika Nakajima - Bass
Keisuke Hamada - Drums

Recording Studio
Studio Zot, Tokyo, Japan

Production Credits
Sound Engineers - Shinichiro Hamada & Keisuke Hamada
Produced by Yusuke Sumita
Mixed & Mastered by Kenji Kikuchi at Studio Nest, Chiba, Japan

Biography
Defiled, with edits by Sébastien Gamez

Cover Art
Wes Benscoter

Photographer
Shigenori Ishikawa

Booking Contact:
Yusuke Sumita - info@defiled.info

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Bandcamp : https://defiledjapan.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/defiled
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@defiled
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KDc0SB4ero6zAgrafjVrt
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/defiled/72867298
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B001GJ407S/defiled

Movements Announce Deluxe Edition of "RUCKUS!"

Southern California post-hardcore band MOVEMENTS — Patrick Miranda, vocals; Ira George, guitar; Spencer York, drums; and Austin Cressey, bass — are proud to announce the deluxe edition of their 2023-released album RUCKUS!

But this is no ordinary deluxe edition. It's packed with extras that fans will be eager to get their hands on.

Movements look to enhance RUCKUS! by remixing the entire album with six different remixers/producers for RUCKUS! (The Remixes).

On November 1, the digital-only RUCKUS! (The Remixes) will drop, with 11 remixes of the 10 original album tracks.

The single "Lead Pipe" will have two remixes. 

On December 13, the vinyl version of RUCKUS! (Deluxe Edition) will feature the full original album, along with the new song "Afraid to Die" and the 11 remixes. It will include "Lead Pipe (Live at Studio 4)" on Flexi.

Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared "Lead Pipe (Fantasy Camp Remix)" and "Killing Time (Fantasy Camp Remix)." Listen below.

Both feature ethereal and dreamy versions of the original singles to put you deep in your feels.

Movements will be back on the road in the U.S. this September. They have several key festivals on deck, including When We Were Young. All upcoming dates are below!

MOVEMENTS ON TOUR:
WITH TURNOVER + QUEEN OF JEANS:
9/4 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live
9/6 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre
9/7 — Cincinnati, OH —Ohio Is For Lovers*
9/9 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
9/10 — Bethlehem, PA — MusicFest Café
9/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall            
9/13 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
9/14 — Ottawa, ON — Bronson Centre
9/15 — London, ON — London Music Hall
9/17 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere's
9/19 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection
9/20 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
9/21 — Minneapolis, MN — Myth Live
9/23 — Winnipeg, MB — Park Theatre
9/25 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
9/26 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre
9/28 — Vancouver, BC — Pearl
9/29 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
10/12 — Austin, TX — Austin City Limits Festival*
10/19 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Festival*
10/20 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Festival*
*FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

ABOUT MOVEMENTS:
It's been a whirlwind few years for Movements as evidenced by the fact that band's 2020 album No Good Left to Give debuted at #3 on the Alternative chart and their streams have doubled since then with 300 million total streams in the U.S. alone. However, despite their success, the Southern Californian act have constantly reinvented themselves since forming in 2015 and the band's third full-length RUCKUS! sees the post-hardcore quartet taking their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip (Circa Survive, Code Orange), the album fuses post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of pop songcraft to create an album that defies scene conventions in favor of something wholly unique. In order to accomplish this, the band made three extended trips to Yip's Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to write and record the collection of songs that would end up as RUCKUS! "I truly don't believe that it could have been a more streamlined process and I don't think we've ever written music that's as good as what we put together for this record," Miranda explains. RUCKUS! sees the band integrating decidedly different influences such as Gorillaz and Strokes into their sound to challenge people's preconceptions.

Chase Rice Unveils Haunting Murder Ballad “Haw River” off Independent Album 'Go Down Singin’' Due Sept. 20

Celebrated by Billboard for “having storytelling details tumble from his lips, his portraits created quickly and efficiently,” Diamond-certified songwriter Chase Rice unveils his latest gripping narrative via today’s release of “Haw River,” offering fans a further glimpse into his highly anticipated independent album, Go Down Singin’, arriving Sept. 20. Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE and listen to “Haw River” Below. 
 
Inspired by a chance encounter during a writing retreat in Wilmington, N.C. with Blake Pendergrass – who also served as Rice’s writing partner on the recently released autobiographical title track – the haunting and evocative song showcases his ability to weave gripping narratives with a raw emotional core.
 
As Rice recalls of the chilling murder ballad’s origin, “We met a girl who said, ‘I’m Kayla from Haw River,’ and my ears just went up. Blake said, ‘We should make that a murder ballad…’ and we were off. Between the series 1923 about those priests beating up and raping Native American girls and our imaginations, it got pretty dark.”
 
With vivid lyrics and a stirring melody, “Haw River” tells the story of a preacher who exploits his power, only to face retribution at the hands of one of his victims, highlighting Rice’s continued evolution as a storyteller and his deep connection to the themes that resonate with him. The song joins a collection of songs that explore themes of growth, loss and redemption on Go Down Singin’, marking a significant moment in his musical journey as he bets on himself with the independent release. 
 
“Go Down Singin’ is about where I am right now,” Rice shares of the Oscar Charles-produced project. “It’s about taking everything I’ve been through, all the mistakes and the lessons learned, and turning them into something meaningful. This album is the most honest I’ve ever been, and I can’t wait for people to hear it.”
 
For more information, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

About Chase Rice
With more than 2.6 million albums sold and over 2.8 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With new releases “Fireside” and “Go Down Singin’” previewing his forthcoming independent album Go Down Singin’ (Sept. 20) as the follow-up to critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the American West. The recent album, including standout tracks “Oklahoma” and “Bench Seat,” serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, which featured his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and the Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.”
 
This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the 3x Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Platinum-certified Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; Platinum-certified “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Double Platinum “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold-out stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours, including the recent Get Western Tour in support of his new music, and he is currently serving as direct support on Dierks Bentley’s Gravel & Gold Tour.

Photo Credit: Evan DeStefano

NE OBLIVISCARIS Remaster 'Citadel' for 10th Anniversary

"Citadel is a blind plunge well worth taking...Ne Obliviscaris have crafted all their wild conceits into sprawling epics that flow with grace and fortitude" - Metal Hammer

"It will stand the test of time...Sit back, and drink the spirit of good metal with no regrets" - Metal Injection

"Nigh-on masterful" - Angry Metal Guy (4.5/5)

"Never before have we seen such range from a violinist in this context, all performed with maximum control and in such a way that the instrument rarely feels out of place or in any way a gimmick" - Heavy Blog is Heavy (4.5/5)

Ever since their inception, NE OBLIVISCARIS have surged forth as titans of progressive metal. Their complex soundscapes push the boundaries of the genre, weaving together fierce riffs and ethereal, harmonic violins with a dual-vocal onslaught that's as soaringly clean as it is crushingly harsh.

Ten years later, their second album still stands as a monumental achievement in the band's discography. To celebrate their groundbreaking milestone, Ne Obliviscaris are releasing what's now the definitive edition of Citadel. This new version was remastered by Mark Lewis, who mixed and mastered the band's latest album, Exul. Together, they've meticulously resurrected the original's power, ensuring every note, every growl and every whisper of the violin rings clearer and more haunting than before.

The Remastered 10-Year Anniversary Edition of Citadel is now available on all digital platforms.

Stream: https://neobliviscaris.fanlink.tv/Citadel

Starting today, fans can also pre-order this remastered version on CD and vinyl, including a limited-edition crystal clear, purple-and-white marbled color variant. The physical versions will be available on October 11, 2024.

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NeOCitadelRemaster 

Originally released in 2014, Citadel was an undisputed tour de force that carved a mark into the hearts of metal aficionados across the world. The album is split into three epic movements; each one covers an evocative landscape, spanning from ferocious storms on "Painters of the Tempest" to scorching mid-section "Pyrrhic" and the relentless awe of "Devour Me, Colossus". Together, they're a pillar of majestic fury and exquisite despair that captures Ne Obliviscaris' brilliance in its most concentrated form.

Ne Obliviscaris will perform Citadel and Exul in full this fall while touring Europe and the United Kingdom. Their old friend Dan Presland - who drums for Vipassi and Black Lava - will join them on this special anniversary tour.  

The band will also be making new memories later this year when they perform a career-spanning set for their fans in Latin America. Presland will also join them for this tour, bringing both a thunder and precision that only he can command. 

Ne Obliviscaris Latin American Tour
Career-spanning set featuring drummer Dan Presland

November 10: Santiago, CL @ CL Rock [TICKETS]
November 12: Sao Paulo, BR [TICKETS]
November 13: Bogota, CO [TICKETS]
November 15: San Jose, CR
November 16: Mexico City, MX @ MXMF Fest [TICKETS]

Lineup:
Xenoyr - Harsh Vocals
James Dorton - Harsh Vocals (Live)
Tim Charles - Violin & Clean Vocals
Benjamin Baret - Lead Guitar
Matt Klavins - Guitar
Martino Garattoni - Bass
Dan Presland - Drums (Live)

Biography:
David E. Gehlke

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Funeral Drown in Melody on "Yestertear"

Today, FUNERAL returns with "Yestertear", the haunting second single from the Norwegian doom metal mainstay's upcoming ninth album Gospel of Bones. The band weaves a somber yet resilient tale through their melancholic soundscapes. "Yestertear" is a cathartic vessel, sailing through the darkest waters of human grief, only to emerge on the shores of mournful beauty.

Watch the visualizer for "Yestertear" below.

Gospel of Bones is out October 18th on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save here: https://orcd.co/funeralgospelofbones

Produced by the legendary Børge Finstad and adorned with the ethereal harmonies of Ingvild "Sareeta" Johannesen, Gospel of Bones is an opus of mourning carved in nightmarish tones and relentless dirges. Each track meticulously showcases Funeral's mastery in articulating the grim yet inspiring journey through pain and loss.     

"Yestertear" drowns in intricate melodies and the profound anguish woven with care by the hands of the Anders Eek (Drums, Guitars, Vocals) Erlend E. Nybo (Guitars), Rune Gandrud (Bass), Sareeta (Violin, Backing Vocals), Stian Kråbøl (Guitars) & Eirik P. Krokfjord (Vocals). Eek’s dismal symphonies echo across every note, leading through the desolate beauty of remembered sorrow and past hauntings. We are not merely listeners but fellow mourners, each phrase a whisper in the grand requiem of existence.

The lyrical content of the album is an autobiography of life’s mishaps of drummer/composer  A. Eek, and deals with real darkness, misery, pain and loss.  A Gospel of Bones.

Line-up
Anders Eek - Drums
Eirik Krokfjord - Vocals
Ingvild Johannesen - Violin
Rune Gandrud - Bass
Stian Kråbøl - Guitars
Morten Søbyskogen - Guitars

Recording Studio
Toproom Studio & Studio 42

Production Credits
Produced by Børge Finstad
Sound Engineered by Anders Langberg
Mixed & Mastered at Toproom Studio by Børge Finstad

Guest Musicians
Øyvind Rauset
Espen Ingjerd
Vilde Kråbøl
Anders Langberg

Cover Art
Tristan Diaz Bastie

Photography
Guilherme Henriques

Stream & Order:https://orcd.co/funeralgospelofbones

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Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/artist/funeral/208973684
Deezer:https://www.deezer.com/artist/194130
TIDAL:https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23777

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Skillet Announce New Album "Revolution" + Share Video For New Single "Unpopular"

SKILLET TO BRING REVOLUTION NOVEMBER 1

DIGITAL + VINYL PRE-ORDER IS LIVE HERE

BILLBOARD AND SIRIUS XM'S OCTANE PREMIERE FIRST SINGLE / VIDEO "UNPOPULAR"

Song at DSPs Now, Impacts Active Rock Radio August 20

With more than 22 million albums sold and 24 billion global streams to-date, the GRAMMY-nominated band receives yet two more RIAA Gold Certifications for "Stars" and "Legendary"

SKILLET APP debuts today with early access to tickets, exclusive content, message boards, and more!

Tour with Seether kicks off next month

"'Unpopular' is lighthearted, but there’s a clear message,” says lead singer John Cooper. “So many people don't have a place to belong. You used to know your neighbors. Our communities are online now, which contributes to the loneliness. You have powerful people telling you what reality is, what you should eat, what you should drive, and how you should live. They deem us 'unpopular.' In reality, we agree more than we disagree as a society. The majority of people just want to be free and they don't really care whether or not you agree with them about everything."

REVOLUTION is expected to only extend Skillet's formidable legacy. As of 2024, the band have received two GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide with over 24 billion global streams to date, SKILLET have notched multi-platinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Their latest RIAA Gold certifications just hit this summer with the tracks "Legendary" and "Stars." Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, boasting "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time" with the 5x-platinum "Monster."

After an incredible 20 years on Atlantic Records, SKILLET have built this new vision entirely by hand, intentionally opting to go independent at the end of their last contract and developing a solid indie team. Bolstered and galvanized by the support of a fervent global base, they took advantage of this newfound freedom, writing and recording the album at their own pace on the road and at home as well as in studios across Milwaukee, Canada, and Nashville. The group also tapped the talents of longtime collaborators and producers Brian Howes and Seth Mosely, as well as band member Korey Cooper with YOUTHYEAR/Carlo Colasacco bringing these 10 tracks to life naturally.

"We made records on the same label for 20 years, and it was a great experience," says Cooper. "Since this was the first independent record, it put some pep in my step, so to speak. We did exactly what we wanted to do. If I was on the road and felt inspired to write, I just did. In the past, we'd make a bunch of ideas and whittle everything down for the album. This time, we only wrote and recorded 10 tracks, but it was all we needed. Musically, there are a lot of flavors on the record. It's got the arena songs, but it also has some tunes that are more nostalgic and throwback Skillet."

He continues, "Thematically, there's so much nihilism in our culture. Depression and teen suicide are at epidemic levels. We're revolting against a culture that creates nihilism, nothingness, and materialism. The album is poignant, but it's also very confident and inclusive as well. It's a record saying, 'We have to be willing to stand up for what we believe in — even if it might be unpopular in some circles, but hey, maybe we could have a revolution of love, you know, a revolution of understanding, of tolerance towards people that we don't agree with and come back to some human dignity and respecting peoples rights and where they're coming from. And so, it's kind of speaking to the division and the polarization that is happening, which I think is a really good message and what the whole ‘revolution’ thing is all about. We allude to it on the record cover where there's a Skillet flag, and in the corner it lists I Corinthians, 13:13, a verse that says, 'Hold onto these things: faith, hope, love. But the greatest is love.'"

Ready to play new music for their fans, SKILLET recently announced that they will hit the road this fall with another one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, SEETHER, followed by their first-ever tour of the Middle East in November, where the band will be playing in Turkey, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, and more. From there, SKILLET will support Black Stone Cherry on a handful of dates across the UK. Tickets for all shows are now available at Skillet.com. 

SKILLET ON TOUR:
WITH SEETHER:

9/17 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena
9/19 — Baltimore, MD — Pier Six Pavilion
9/20 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
9/21 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
9/23 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE Outdoors
9/24 — Chicago, IL — Radius
9/27 — Huntington, WV — Marshall Health Network Arena
10/2 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
10/3 — St. Louis, MO — Saint Louis Music Park
10/5 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall Lawn
10/6 — Dallas, TX — Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie
10/8 — Lubbock, TX — Lonestar Events Center
10/9 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel ABQ
10/11 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Amphitheatre
10/15 — Denver, CO — The Mission Ballroom
10/18 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Amphitheater
10/19 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
 

ABOUT SKILLET: 
After nearly three decades, eleven albums, and thousands of shows worldwide, Skillet play louder, fight harder, and sound more rebellious than ever. As of 2024, the band have received two-time GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide, they have notched multiplatinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, boasting “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time” with the 5x-platinum “Monster.” Their presence has impressively surged throughout popular culture with syncs by WWE, Marvel, ESPN, and NFL in addition to coverage from USA Today, The New York Times, and more. As a live force of nature, they have touched down on four continents and in 26 countries, packing arenas everywhere from the Middle East to Russia. Not to mention, Skillet expanded their world with the graphic novel series EDEN. The first installment stood out as Z2 Comics’ best-selling book of all-time. Now, the global hard rock quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals, bass], Korey Cooper [guitar, keys], Jen Ledger [drums, vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar]—deliver an insurgent, infectious, and inimitable body of work with their twelfth full-length offering and first-ever independent album, REVOLUTION, led by the single "Unpopular."

ROLO TOMASSI TO RELEASE NEW LIVE ALBUM "LIVE AT THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM" OUT SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

UK Progressive metal band Rolo Tomassi announce a new live album, Live at The Electric Ballroom, to be released on September 27, 2024, via MNRK Heavy.  The 15-track project was recorded from a headlining show on February 15, 2023, at London’s Electric Ballroom. The set showcases Rolo Tomassi at their most dynamic and mesmerizing.

The first single, Aftermath, is out today. Originally released on 2018’s Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It, this live version intensifies the melodic and sweeping soundscape.  

Vocalist/keyboardist James Spence says, “Since its release, this song has been an audience favourite along with a rare opportunity for a sing-along. It remains an outlier in our material, but in the context of a full set, it always feels like an elevated moment. Our band has always been about stark contrasts, and this is a perfect example of that.” 

Rolo Tomassi have spent 17 years leading the pack rather than following, and on their recent album, Where Myth Becomes Memory, they've led with more poise and determination than ever before. The album served as the final part in an unintended trilogy that began with 2015’s Grievances and continued with 2018’s Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It.

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Texas Hippie Coalition Release "Gunsmoke," Title Track From New Album

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are set to release their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy on October 4, 2024.  This time, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. This comes through loud and clear on the first single and title track, "Gunsmoke." Rustic acoustic guitar crawls through a stomping beat punctuated by waves of groaning distortion. It climaxes on a chantable chorus, “I sell weed and liquor to the city slickers. I can get you there quicker, and like a gun…I smoke.”

With drinks poured, fists raised, and smiles wide, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION (THC) always know how to have a good time. A collective of tried-and-true rabble-rousers and dyed-in-the-wool storytellers, the Texas quintet—Big Dad Ritch [vocals], Cord Pool [guitar], Nevada Romo [guitar], Rado Romo [bass], and Joey Mandigo [drums]—spike ass-whopping hard rock with a kick of country swagger and a whole lot of Texas grit and gusto.
 
Gathering tens of millions of streams, logging thousands of miles on the road, and energizing countless fans, they deliver ten anthems tailormade to simmer and scorch on Gunsmoke [MNRK Heavy]. “In terms of the lyrics, the vibe, and where THC come from, we definitely went home on this album,” says Ritch. “It represents the wild west Texas-Oklahoma area. You’ve got a little red dirt country spilling over into the storytelling and metal. It’s a return to the dirt where we came from.”

Tour Dates:
August 17 - Post Falls, ID - Cruiser's
September 13 - Keokuk, IA - L-Treyns Bar
September 14 - Harshaw, WI - Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park
September 15 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
September 20 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live
September 21- Wilmington, OH - Farm to Bottle Festival
October 10 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's Brewing Company
October 11 - Frenchtown, NJ - Atie's Bar & Grill
October 12 - Laconia, NJ - The Big House
October 13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
October 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
October 18 - Marietta, OH - Adelphia Music Hall
October 19 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
October 20 - Lakewood, OH - The Winchester

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