Renowned Rock Singer RUSS BALLARD Announces New Double Album 'Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired' Out April 18th Via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, renowned rock singer RUSS BALLARD is thrilled to announce the release of his upcoming double album 'Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired', out on April 18th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the new single and official video, “Resurrection”, are available today.

Commenting on the new single, RUSS BALLARD states:

“A last-minute addition to the album. Roly, who wrote the song together with me, said that 'Resurrection' would be a cool song title. That simple. It turned out to be too good to miss it on the album. A true rocker.”

Watch the Video for “Resurrection” Below:

RUSS BALLARD is simply one of the most renowned and gifted songwriters in pop and rock music. His music career started when he was only 14 years old and he wrote a tune, which was recorded by The Shadows, appearing on their album 'The Sound Of The Shadows' in 1964.

During the 70’s and 80’s, his songs ruled the airwaves and the list of hits is pretty much endless. From “Since You Been Gone” (Rainbow), “God Gave Rock'n'Roll To You” (Argent and Kiss), “So You Win Again” (Hot Chocolate), “New York Groove” (Hello and Ace Frehley), “You Can Do Magic” (America), “Winning” (Santana) or “I Don’t Believe In Miracles” (Colin Blunstone) – just to name a few – everyone who needed a great song knew that with RUSS BALLARD they could not go wrong.

 

Numerous records/artists were also produced by him, like Roger Daltrey, America, Elkie Brooks, Skindred or Sada Vidoo. In 1974, he started a solo career (after his stint with the band Argent in early 70’s), which had its highest momentum with the 'S/t' album in 1984 (which included the hit single “Voices”) and the follow up “The Fire Still Burns”.

Since then, BALLARD has released 10 studio albums and is still writing and producing hits. Three songs from his 1984 and 1985 albums were featured in the TV show “Miami Vice” and were extensively played on dance floors around Europe.

The upcoming release, 'Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired', is a real treat for all rock fans: the first CD contains new songs, which show once again that the inspiration never left RUSS, while the second CD includes brand new recordings of famous hits either penned or performed by him during the years.

BALLARD expresses his excitement for the release:

“It’s a buzz releasing a new album. What started as my “Lockdown-tapes” during the pandemic became an album! During lockdown, my studio was a life saver for me, and I found new ways of writing and recording. The result gives the listeners a good insight into this time - have a listen!”

 Pre-Order 'Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired' HERE

THE WILDHEARTS Release New Single "I'll Be Your Monster" (feat. Jørgen Munkeby) + Lyric Video

Today, THE WILDHEARTS release their new single "I’ll Be Your Monster" (feat. Jørgen Munkeby), from their forthcoming studio album, ‘Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts’, out March 7th via Snakefarm. The new single is accompanied by a lyric video, available to view below. 

"I’ll Be Your Monster" finds THE WILDHEARTS at their full creative tilt, delivering a hard-hitting, retooled glam stomper with a modern twist. This infectious track, complete with Shining/ Emperor member Jørgen Munkeby on guest saxophone, positively rips through the speakers and, as Ginger succinctly puts it, “is one for the narcissists.” 

Watch out the Lyric Video for "I'll Be Your Monster"

Stream "I'll Be Your Monster" HERE

The creatively brilliant Ginger Wildheart is arguably amongst the UK’s best and most prolific songwriters, and his band, THE WILDHEARTS, recently signed a worldwide deal with Snakefarm / Integral.

"The songs on ‘Satanic Rites…’ were written during a period of transition, from extremely negative to positive,” reflects Ginger. “I realised how much control I have over my mental health, and the songs came from that understanding. There’s everything here – catchy choruses, proper fuck-off riffs, anger, frustration, acceptance and revelation, with plenty of insane detours. The album starts pessimistic and ends up like ‘Ah, so I CAN turn my life around?’ It’s a hard rock album for people who love hard rock!”

Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts, their 11th studio album, was produced by Jim Pinder(Bring Me The Horizon, While She Sleeps, Bullet For My Valentine) and mixed by Jim Pinder & Carl Bown (Trivium, Machine Head, While She Sleeps, Bullet For My Valentine, Bring Me The Horizon) and the record is conceived as a belated follow-up to their classic debut, ‘Earth vs The Wildhearts’ (1993).

In addition to singles "Failure Is The Mother Of Success", "Troubadour Moon" and "I’ll Be Your Monster", the album features a further seven tracks, with the CD format including bonus track, "Loyola".

Pre-Save 'Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts' HERE

Satanic Rites of The Wildheartswill be available on coloured vinyl LP, CD (with exclusive bonus track), and cassette. The LP & CD formats contain lyrics hand-written by Ginger, a painting by Ginger, plus other Ginger-related graphics.

To celebrate the release of the new album, THE WILDHEARTS have confirmed three in-store appearances across the UK; these will feature all of the band members.

Relevant Records, Cambridge – Saturday, March 8th from 1 pm

HMV Manchester – Sunday, March 9th at 2 pm

HMV, Newcastle – Wednesday, March 12th at 5:30 pm

 

Pre-order the album for guaranteed entry to Relevant HERE.

Pre-order the album for entry to Manchester and Newcastle HERE.

On the live front, THE WILDHEARTS will be playing eight headline UK shows in March, starting on March 7th at the Leadmill in Sheffield and concluding on March 16th at the 1865in Southampton.

 

On the tour, Ginger Wildheart comments:

We’ll be taking out a full evening’s entertainment, kicking off with party-punks Dirt Box Disco, going to rock ‘n’ roll church with Jim Jones, then being flayed alive with THE WILDHEARTS. We guarantee you’ll leave with the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll firmly restored” –

 

For three decades, THE WILDHEARTS have remained at the forefront of the UK rock scene, and their incendiary live shows have cemented their reputation and legacy as one of the best bands their homeland has produced.

BLEED FROM WITHIN - Release Video For New Single 'God Complex'

Just over a month away from the release of their new album Zenith on 4th April, Bleed From Within are giving fans one final taste of what to expect with the release of the mammoth new single 'God Complex'.

On 'God Complex', the band comment:

"God Complex is the anthem in Zenith. We had a great time putting this together; not overthinking it and letting the groove carry the song. The song always stood out, but Kennedy's vocal performance really pushed it to the forefront of the album. It's a song about ego and what it means to us, to you, to everyone. This industry is plagued by those who have a heightened version of themselves but even in everyday life, it is clear to see those that put themselves above others."

Pre-order and pre-save Zenith now at: https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/zenith.ema

Catch BLEED FROM WITHIN across North America in 2025 supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM on 'The Poisoned Ascendancy' tour, before they return to the UK and Europe for 'The Zenith Tour', where they'll be joined by AFTER THE BURIAL and GREAT AMERICAN GHOST.

THE POISONED ASCENDANCY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025
supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM

19.04.25 - MO, Chesterfield - The Factory
20.04.25 - NE, Omaha - Steelhouse
22.04.25 - WI, Green Bay - Epic Event Center
23.04.25 - MI, Grand Rapids - GLC Live At 20 Monroe
26.04.25 - IL, Chicago - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
27.04.25 - MI, Detroit - The Fillmore
29.04.25 - PA, Pittsburgh - Stage AE
30.04.25 - PA, Philadelphia - The Fillmore
02.05.25 - MA, Boston - MCM Music Hall At Fenway
03.05.25 - QC, Laval - Place Bell
04.05.25 - ON, Toronto - Great Canadian Resort Theatre
06.05.25 - DC, Washington - The Anthem
07.05.25 - NY, New York - The Rooftop At Pier 17
09.05.25 - PA, Bethlehem - Wind Creek Event Center
11.05.25 - TN, Nashville - The Pinnacle
13.05.25 - KY, Corbin - Corbin Arena
14.05.25 - GA, Atlanta - Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
17.05.25 - NC, Charlotte - Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
18.05.25 - NC, Raleigh - Red Hat Amphitheater

Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy - Vocals
Craig Gowans - Lead Guitar
Steven Jones - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
David Provan - Bass
Ali Richardson - Drums 

Dave Stewart Plays Bob Dylan: Recorded Live at Analog 3/22; Tickets On Sale Now

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, Songwriter Hall of Fame member and Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart is set to take the stage at Analog at the Hutton Hotel to celebrate the songs of Bob Dylan on Saturday, March 22 ahead of the release of his Record Store Day exclusive vinyl Dave Does Dylan. This unforgettable evening will be captured as part of the “Recorded Live at Analog” series supported by Heaven’s Door and presented by Nashville PBS. Tickets are available now HERE.
 
With Dave Does Dylan available at indie record stores on April 12 via Surfdog Records, Stewart will perform the songs from the upcoming release in an intimate performance, backed by community arts organization Lockeland Strings, Hall of Famer Dan Dugmore on pedal steel guitar and four-time winner of “Best Keyboardist” by the Academy of Country Music, Mike Rojas on Piano.
 

“Captain Dave is a dreamer and a fearless innovator, a visionary of high order… an explosive musician, a deft guitar player, innately recognizes the genius in other people and puts it into play without being manipulative. He is incredibly gracious and soulful, can command the ship and steer the course, dragger, trawler or man of war, Captain Dave.”
– Bob Dylan

 
Tickets for an exclusive pre-show VIP reception at Evelyn’s with Heaven’s Door Whiskey are available now, along with tickets for premium seating and reserved seating.

About “Recorded Live at Analog”
A captivating live music series filmed at Analog, a listening room steps from the famed Music Row in Nashville, where artists take the stage for a full hour performance in front of an intimate audience. Each episode invites viewers on a deeper journey into the music, offering an up-close experience of the artistry, emotion and stories behind every song.
 
Airing Nationally on public television and presented by Nashville PBS, current episodes feature Michael McDonald with Paul Reiser, The War and Treaty, Madison Ryann Ward, Sierra Ferrell, Koe Wetzel, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and Slash. Recored Live at Analog is produced by iMaggination, Inc.
 
About Dave Stewart
With a career spanning four decades and over 100M album sales worldwide, award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer and Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart is among the most respected and accomplished talents in popular music history. Stewart co-wrote and produced each Eurythmics album in his world-famous duo with Annie Lennox. He has also produced albums and co-written songs with Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Gwen Stefani, Damian Marley, Stevie Nicks, Daryl Hall, Bryan Ferry, A.R. Rahman, Katy Perry, Sinead O’Connor, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Joss Stone, and many others. In 2022 Dave Stewart released Ebony McQueen, one of his most ambitious and autobiographical works of his remarkable life and landmark career.

His wide-ranging work has earned Stewart a long list of prestigious honors, including over fifty ASCAP and BMI Awards, four Ivor Novello Awards for “Best Songwriter,” four BRIT Awards for “Best Producer” (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), a Golden Globe Award, and a GRAMMY® Award. “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” by Eurythmics was recently inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame® and U.S. Library of Congress National Recording Registry, in recognition of its qualitative and historical significance. Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox were among the 2020 inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, inducted by St. Vincent, with the ceremony taking place in 2022. Also in 2022, with an inspired induction by U2’s The Edge, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation welcomed Eurythmics as inductees for their profound impact on music.

Stewart is also a renowned film and TV producer (including NBC’s hit songwriting competition series, Songland), author, photographer, public speaker, and entrepreneur. In 2010, Stewart established Dave Stewart Entertainment (DSE), linking creative ideas to a host of projects in music, film, television, books, theatre, and new media.

Connect with Dave Stewart:
Official Website | Instagram | Facebook

About Surfdog/DKM
Surfdog/DKM is an entertainment company, founded in 1985 and located in Encinitas, CA, which includes DKM Management, Surfdog Records, Surfdog& Surfmutt Music Publishing, and Surfdog’s Java Hut Cafe. Surfdog/DKM has a diverse and acclaimed roster and, since its inception, has worked with a number of legendary iconic artists, including Brian Setzer, Eric Clapton, UB40, Sublime, Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics), Glen Campbell, Joss Stone, Stray Cats, Butthole Surfers, Dan Hicks, Slightly Stoopid, as well as hilarious and renowned comedians Zoltan Kaszas and Bret Ernst. Surfdog/DKM is involved with several environmental charities including Oceana, Surfrider Foundation, Sea Shepherd, among many others, and is proud that our Encinitas offices are GreenPoint Rated and operate as a certified California Green Business and remain a member in good standing with 1% For The Planet.
 
Visit Surfdog/DKM HERE.

PHIL X & THE DRILLS Share New Single "Fake The Day Away" (Featuring Tommy Lee) + Music Video

PHIL X & THE DRILLS are thrilled to unveil their latest single "Fake The Day Away", accompanied by a music video available below. The track features drumming powerhouse Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), building momentum for their forthcoming album 'POW! Right In The Kisser', set to release March 28th via Frontiers Music Srl.

On the new single, PHIL X comments:

"I had been in the studio with Tommy Lee many times working on his solo records so it was exciting to get him on 'Fake The Day Away'. I even got the groove from one of his drum solos with Motlëy. It's about waking up on tour in a jet like the first line in the lyrics and really missing my family. Even though it's thematically sad, the song has this frenetic energy to it. ... & Tommy KILLED it."

Watch the Music Video for "Fake The Day Away" Below

The journey of PHIL X & THE DRILLS is one of relentless passion and perseverance. From their early days stirring up the Hollywood rock scene in 2003, to their breakout EP 'Kick Your Ass in 17 Minutes' (2009), the band has always kept fans hooked with their high-energy sound and jaw-dropping performances. As PHIL X became a YouTube sensation through his work demoing vintage guitars for Fretted Americana, the band’s visibility skyrocketed, eventually evolving into the powerhouse known as PHIL X & THE DRILLS.

Over the years, the band has worked with an incredible roster of guest drummers, including Josh Freese (Sting, Foo Fighters), Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney), and Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), among others. Their most recent release, 'Stupid Good Lookings Vol. 1', showcased the band’s knack for pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable rock tracks.

In 2024, PHIL X & THE DRILLS hit a new career milestone, opening for Mötley Crüe at Summerfest in Springfield, IL, where their performance left 10,000 fans and industry professionals in awe. Now, with 'POW! Right in the Kisser', they’re set to take the next big step in their musical journey.

About the album, PHIL X shares:

"'POW! Right in the Kisser' was a good 10 years in the making. 'Battleship' was tracked in 2014. I just kept writing & we'd record & then kept the whole 'different drummer on every song' thing going. It became a very special collection of songs & vibes. It's very exciting for me to share something like that with the world." 

Pre-Order 'POW! Right In The Kisser' HERE

PHIL X & THE DRILLS:

Phil X - Lead Vocals & Guitars

Daniel Spree - Bass & Background Vocals

Brent Fitz - Drums & Background Vocals

...AND OCEANS Are Reborn Again on 'The Regeneration Itinerary'

…and Oceans has persistently defied musical confines. But while the Finns have always ebbed and flowed between different extremes, the band's upcoming seventh album is their most expansive body of work.

The Regeneration Itinerary pulls from across ...and Oceans' 30-year history. Inspired by Paulo Coelho's best-selling novel The Alchemist, on their new album, the band meld black and death metal with symphonic, industrial and electronic elements, striking a balance between darkness and light.

The album's lead single "Inertiae" embodies this relentless evolution, fusing together symphonic chaos and industrial trance-dance beats.   


Watch the visualizer for "Inertiae" on the Season of Mist YouTube channel below:

The Regeneration Itinerary comes out May 23rd, 2025 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save 
https://orcd.co/andoceanstheregenerationitinerary

The Regeneration Itinerary is a celestial compass guiding listeners through the prognostications of time and the shadows of consciousness. Recorded at SoundSpiral Audio by Juho Räihä, and brought to life by the alchemy of Tore Stjerna’s mixing and mastering, ...and Oceans upcoming new album is a tour de force that promises to redefine the veteran band, while also pushing the boundaries of symphonic black metal to uncharted territories.

"Inertiae" serves as a prelude to The Regeneration Theory's labyrinthine odyssey.  The album's lead single lays bare the duality of light and dark, striking a balance that is synonymous with ...and Oceans' iconic sound. Its mesmerizing blend captures the cosmic interplay between chaos and order. As the song unfolds, Mathias Lillmåns' potent vocals dance with the intricate rhythms crafted by guitarist Timo Kontio and keyboardist Antti Simonen.
 

"Inertiae, the bringer of paralysis, the guardian of my sleep." Mathias says about ...and Oceans' new single. "The one that opens my eyes, keeps my flesh in stasis and my mind barely touching the surface. This track is a dialog, like a servant addressing his master, between me and the bane of my slumber."


The visualizer for "Inertiae" was created by Aarni Visuals.

“The Regeneration Itinerary explores the interplay between darkness and light, chaos and order, spiritual and material realms, with each song embodying an experience for the mind and body, navigating a passage to the present moment,” explains Lillmåns.
 

“The album works like a guide,” he continues. “Teaching us that not everything can be defined as simply being ‘good’ or ‘bad’, ‘light’ or ‘dark’, ‘copper’ or mercury’, underscoring the perpetual dance of dualities in the human experience.”
 

Line-up
Mathias Lillmåns - Vocals
Teemu Saari - Guitar
Timo Kontio - Guitar
Pyry Hanski - Bass
Antti Simonen - Keyboards
Kauko Kuusisalo - Drums

Production Credits
Recorded at Inka Studio / SoundSpiral Audio, Orimattila, Finland.
Producer & Engineered by Juho Räihä.
Mixed & Mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio,  Söderfors, Sweden.

Cover Art
Adrien Bousson

Biography
Spencer Grady

Pre-save & Pre-order
https://orcd.co/andoceanstheregenerationitinerary

Follow ...and Oceans
Bandcamp: https://andoceans.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andoceans/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andoceans_official/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rWmH68lIyVOGYhhvayFzu
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/and-oceans/32204550
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/11172
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3565685

Booking Contact
Redback Promotion: Marita (marita@redback-promotion.com)
Rockhopper Nem Agency: Aki (aki@nem.fi)

Available Formats
Digital Download
CD Digipak
CD Clamshell - Special Collector's Box (includes 20-page booklet, gold medal coin + acrylic coasters)
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black

12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear & Silver Marbled

12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear & Gold Marbled
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold -  Orange & Black Marbled
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Silver & Black Marbled

HAREM SCAREM Announce New Studio Album 'Chasing Euphoria' Set for Release on April 25, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl

Canadian hard rockers HAREM SCAREM are pleased to announce their highly anticipated new album, 'Chasing Euphoria,' set for release on April 25, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. Following the previously released single “Reliving History,” the band now shares the title track “Chasing Euphoria,” along with a music video, available now.

Vocalist Harry Hess comments on the new single by saying: 

“The song 'Chasing Euphoria' encapsulates everything about HAREM SCAREM from the late 80’s to 2025. This is the flagship song from our new record, and we are very excited for everyone to hear it”.

Watch the Official Video for “Chasing Euphoria” below

HAREM SCAREM are finally back with their anticipated return album 'Chasing Euphoria,' their first new album in 5 years. Their new record is an absolute belter for all melodic hard rock fans and shows clearly why, when a discussion arises on who are the current heavyweights of the melodic hard rock scene, the list of names being bantered about cannot avoid a mention of HAREM SCAREM

'Chasing Euphoria' brings back the band’s classic sound and shows a band at the top of their game. A cohesive unit still able to deliver a power-rock-packed punch, swaggering riffs, and hooks to die for. Harry Hess and Pete Lesperance, without a doubt, show the world that their partnership still works!

Pre-Order 'Chasing Euphoria' HERE

Arguably Canada’s finest melodic hard rock band, HAREM SCAREM were formed in 1987 by guitarist Pete Lesperance and singer Harry Hess, formerly of the heavy metal band Blind Vengeance. The lineup was rounded out by Darren Smith (drums) and Mike Gionet (bass).

They recorded a demo in 1999, and on its strength, they were signed with Warner Music. Their self-titled album was a significant success in Canada and paved the way for the release of the heavier 'Mood Swings' album in 1993, often considered the crown jewel of their early releases.

Enjoying a particular success in the land of the Rising Sun, HAREM SCAREM kept on releasing albums regularly during the 90s until they decided to ultimately change their name and music style to Rubber between 1999 and 2001. 

In 2002, the band returned to melodic hard rock with the milestone album 'Weight Of The World,' which was their first proper release in the European marketplace thanks to their newly signed deal with Frontiers. With the Italian label, HAREM SCAREM released another five original albums (not counting 2006’s 'Human Nature') until they took a break from recording in 2008 after the release of the album 'Hope.'

In December 2012, it was announced that a reunited HAREM SCAREM would headline the 10th Firefest festival in Nottingham, UK, in October 2013, to perform the 'Mood Swings' album in its entirety. The band regrouped and performed at Firefest and moved forward re-recording 'Mood Swings II,' a twenty-year anniversary re-recording of their critically acclaimed and fan-favorite second album. 

The three new songs on that release showed renewed musical vigor and chemistry. This new energy was confirmed on 2014's 'Thirteen' release, which was a definitive return to the sound that put HAREM SCAREM on the map over 20 years earlier. 

Two more acclaimed albums followed: 'United' (2017) and 'Change The World' (2020), where the band presented a new lineup featuring Harry Hess (lead vocals, keyboards), Pete Lesperance (guitars, keyboards), long-time drummer Creighton Doane, Mike Vassos on bass, and backing vocals from original sticksman Darren Smith.

With well over a million records sold in 43 countries and 12 top 40 hits around the globe, the new year will see HAREM SCAREM return and ready to dominate! Check them out on tour in Europe in spring!

Line Up:

Harry Hess - Lead & Backing Vocals, Keyboards

Pete Lesperance - Guitars and Bass

Creighton Doane - Drums

Darren Smith - Lead and Backing Vocals

ALLIANCE Unveil New Single “Nothing Can Make You Change” + Lyric Video

Melodic hard rockers ALLIANCE unveil their new single and accompanying lyric video, “Nothing Can Make You Change. " The song is taken from their highly anticipated new studio album, 'Before Our Eyes,' which will be released via Frontiers Music Srl on March 28th, 2025. 

About the new single, Robert Berry comments: 

“'Nothing Can Make You Change' was written lyrically with two different paths in mind. If you’ve had a tough relationship, it speaks to trying to keep the two as one. On the other hand, if you’ve had a friend or family member with addiction problems, it represents the struggles to overcome”.

Gary Pihl gives some insights into the process behind the recording by saying:

“'Nothing Can Make You Change' was an opportunity for me to experiment with the 60s/70s guitar ideas, using a repetitive eighth-note riff reminiscent of Pete Townshend’s synth patterns. The middle guitar solo is played backwards - a technique used by The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix - requiring me to think in reverse to match the chord progression. I also used a bottleneck slide for the outro, inspired by early blues players and 60s British rock bands like Cream and The Yardbirds.”

David Lauser adds:\

“'Nothing Can Make You Change' is one of the earliest songs on our album. I recall us arranging the song and coming up with the 'broken down' verses on drums. I love the staccato double stops on the 2nd verse… This song is really an amalgamation of all our 'pop' influences. It's a great track!"

Watch the Lyric Video for “Nothing Can Make You Change” below

Renowned melodic hard rock band ALLIANCE, with a nearly thirty-year collaboration, and six highly regarded studio albums, return with their new release, “Before Our Eyes”, their first on the Frontiers label and the first in several years following “Bond Of Union” (1996), “Alliance” (1997), “Missing Piece” (1999), “Destination Known” (2007), “Road To Heaven” (2008) and “Fire And Grace” (2018). 

For the new album, the core of the band remains the same with guitarist Gary Pihl (Boston), drummer Mr. David Lauser (Sammy Hagar) and bassist Robert Berry (3, GTR). After Sammy Hagar stopped his solo career to join Van Halen, his drummer David Lauser and guitarist Gary Pihl still longed for the allusive missing pieces for a new project outside of their main gigs.

Early in 1993, Robert Berry received a call from Lauser. They reached out to keyboardist Alan (Fitz) Fitzgerald (ex-Night Ranger) and gathered at Hagar's studio in Mill Valley to work through songs from their demos. According to a witness, “There was an immediate connection. Everybody in the room could feel it. The vibe was powerful and inspiring”. They immediately recognized the common thread that would feed their creativity.

A signature style was beginning to emerge, and the band was bonding even though they were spread geographically throughout the country, with Pihl in Boston, Fitz based in Texas, Lauserin Southern California, and Berry in the heart of Silicon Valley. 

Over the years and up to today, ALLIANCE continues to solidify and bolster its long-distance collaborations. Though the scheduling remains challenging, their passion and commitment remain energized. Their musical benchmark, perhaps a product of their high-profile roles outside of ALLIANCE, has always been pushed to the highest standard. And it’s clear that they always strive to surpass their previous release. Thus, they have earned a loyal, patient, and growing fan base over the years that is sure to enjoy and embrace the new album “Before Our Eyes.”

The band states about the album:

“We are excited to have a new label and to be working with the team at Frontiers. With 5 albums released over the last 30 years we are feeling even more creative and energized by the possibilities that lie ahead. We are looking forward to reaching a wider audience and are already hard at work on album 7.”

Pre-Order 'Before Our Eyes' HERE

ALLIANCE are:

Robert Berry - Bass, Vocals

David Lauser - Drums

Gary Pihl - Guitars

Koe Wetzel’s ‘Live from the Damn Near Normal Tour’ Album Arrives Friday

POLLSTAR’s “under-the-radar superstar” Koe Wetzel is bringing the energy of his dynamic live shows straight to fans with the release of his brand-new album, Live from the Damn Near Normal Tour, dropping this Friday, Feb. 28 just in time for the annual Koe Wetzel Day celebration. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.
 
The 13-track live album captures the raw, raucous energy of Wetzel’s 2024 Damn Near Normal Tour, featuring live recordings from Colonial Life Arena (Columbia, S.C.), the Moody Center (Austin, Texas) and Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, Texas). Available digitally this Friday and for preorder as a 2LP Opaque White Vinyl, the album celebrates a setlist stacked with live recordings of songs such as the Platinum-certified, 5-week No. 1 “High Road,” Platinum-certified “Sweet Dreams” and Gold-certified “Damn Near Normal” from his critically acclaimed album 9 Lives, which earned year-end best-of praise from prominent outlets Rolling StoneBillboard, the Los Angeles Times, the TennesseanHoller and more, plus catalog fan-favorites such as “Austin,” “Love” and the iconic “February 28, 2016.”
 
To mark the occasion of the unofficial holiday made famous by that song, Wetzel’s own Riot Room will host a massive Koe Wetzel Day block party this Friday, Feb. 28, complete with a Raising Cane’s food truck, drink specials and much more to be announced. The origins of Koe Wetzel Day date back to the aforementioned February 28, 2016, when a legendary night out turned into an infamous moment in Koe Wetzel lore that now serves as an annual rallying point. As an added celebration of the day, Wetzel is giving back to the fans with 28% off his entire online store for the full 24 hours, including vinyl and a fresh merch drop.  
 
Having recently kicked off with a sold-out San Antonio Rodeo performance, Wetzel is poised to continue the strong momentum from the Damn Near Normal Tour into 2025 with upcoming performances at SXSW on March 13 and Stagecoach on April 26 before hitting the road with HARDY and Morgan Wallen this summer.  
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel. 

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down. The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop and even Nineties grunge. With his defining fifth studio album, 9 Lives, released in 2024 via Columbia Records, Wetzel earned recognition on several major year-end best-of lists, including Rolling StoneBillboard, the Tennessean and more, with the Los Angeles Times naming lead single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) as the No. 8 best song of 2024 across all genres. The single not only marked Wetzel’s debut at Country radio, it also held the No. 1 spot for five weeks and became his fastest song to reach the RIAA Platinum milestone to date. Previously, his 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no-holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” plus the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has amassed 3.7 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” Wetzel performed for well over 200,000 fans across the U.S. in Europe in 2024, with over 96% of all headline tickets sold, in addition to playing prominent festival sets and opening for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour, while 2025 sees him again embark on a year of heavy touring both as a headliner and alongside Wallen and HARDY.

From 80s icons The Bolshoi, the duo The Bolshoi Brothers presents 'Just a Girl' from debut album

Indie rock duo The Bolshoi Brothers present their new single 'Just a Girl', previewing their debut eponymous album, set for release on March 21. The accompanying video is an appealing black and white visual vignette, filmed by Matus Foris and Vegas Storm and featuring Nova Clark as "The Girl".

Now based in the USA, The Bolshoi Brothers is made up of Trevor Tanner and Paul Clark, both original members of legendary Beggars Banquet-signed 80s new wave band The Bolshoi. The two hadn't recorded or played together since the band's fateful breakup 35 years ago. Due to working on this album during Covid lockdowns, they recorded the tracks remotely from their respective home studios - Trevor in Florida and Paul in Seattle.

"Working with Trevor again after a significant hiatus was akin to find a little gate behind the bushes at the end of the garden that leads into a whole new world. Within days of passing rough musical ideas back and forth, we were making great music again, created at a time when the world was in lockdown, with a pandemic and all that comes with it, creating fear and confusion," says Paul Clark.

This album arrives, hot on the heels of two new vinyl releases from Beggars Banquet Records, including The Bolshoi's previously-unreleased album 'Country Life' and the re-release of their seminal album 'Friends'.  Earlier, The Bolshoi Brothers also released the singles 'Suburbs' and 'Steam Funk'.

This is an exciting project, where echoes of the past meet the spark of the present, yielding a sound that is both recognizable and utterly new. Comprised of 11 original songs, this isn't an exercise in nostalgia. This project brings, imbued with grounded sophistication, presents a tapestry of rich tones and insightful lyrics - a welcomed original listening experience that feels familiar.

"While recording the music, I wondered if there would even be an audience to listen to it, making its creation feel like a true labour of love. Maybe the album is a little darker, a little stranger because of it. The process of receiving rough ideas, sometimes single lines, and adding to it was fascinating. Dropping one of Trevors ideas into Logic, the software we both used to record the album, was like dropping a precious jewel into a pool and playing with the ripples. The world outside my studio during those times was as quiet as it was inside while recording, so I never really got the sense I was closing up shop ready for the next day. The music was always with me," says Paul Clark.

Trevor Tanner adds, "Paul and I did not even set foot in the same room during the whole of the recording and mixing process, but the result is a surprisingly cohesive and powerful collection of intense songs. It was really exciting to work with Paul again and I think his hard work and genius talent really shines here. This is not an exercise in nostalgia however, it is a brand new project with obvious nods to our respective past, but a distinctive and sincere approach, resulting in a unique if slightly skewed musical identity, which I think is very relevant in these present days".

Trevor Tanner and Paul Clark first collaborated as members of The Bolshoi on the groundbreaking 'Friends' album, released by Beggars Banquet Records, which included the charted song 'Sunday Morning' (a number one hit in Brazil and Argentina).

The Bolshoi soon built a substantial live following worldwide. With their next album, 'Lindy’s Party', the band’s reach expanded into new territories. While working on their next album, the band ended up splitting in 1990, after which Trevor and Paul each went on to release several solo albums and collaborate with other musicians.

'Just a Girl'' is out now everywhere digitally, including SpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp.  On March 21, 'The Bolshoi Brothers' album will be available on CD, cassette, 180-gram vinyl, as well as digitally. All physical versions come with a download code for a 44.1kHz uncompressed WAV version of the album, along with the album artwork). This will be followed by live shows, featuring songs from the new album and select songs originally recorded by The Bolshoi.

CREDITS  
Lyrics by Trevor Tanner
Music by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Recorded and performed by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Recorded in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and Seattle, Washington
Produced by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Mixed by Paul Clark
Mastered by Steve Turnidge at Ars Divina / UltraViolet Studios
Album and singles artwork by Basehart Snitch
ISRC code - USGTJ2400087
Artist photos by Matus Foris & Cathy Sorbo
Video footage of Trevor Tanner by Matus Foris
Video footage of Nova Clark by Vegas Storm
Actress: Nova Clark as "The Girl"
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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GHOST BATH | ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ROSE THORN NECKLACE OUT ON MAY 9TH + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK

Depressive black metallers GHOST BATH have emerged from beyond the veil with their new album, Rose Thorn Necklace which will be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. Free from the Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather conceptual trilogy, sole proprietor Nameless (aka Dennis Mikula) explores the most intense and introspective music from GHOST BATH’s oeuvre, advancing with blackened blasts and melancholic movements while moving his only child forward into the unknown.

The first preview from the album comes in the form of the self-titled single. 'Rose Thorn Necklace'. Watch the video directed by blo0m.
 
GHOST BATH comments, "Rose Thorn Necklace is both beautiful and grotesque. It blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, exploring the contrast of something gorgeous and disgusting. I tried my best to not hold myself back - both musically and lyrically - and this is the result; depressive black metal with raw emotion, unique melodies, and textured synths."

Watch 'Rose Thorn Necklace' music video Below:

Pre-order & pre-save Rose Thorn Necklace:
https://ghostbath.bfan.link/rose-thorn-necklace-album

Stream 'Rose Thorn Necklace':
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Rose Thorn Necklace is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

  • CD Jewel Case

  • LP

    • Pink Swirl

    • Red Swirl

Rose Thorn Necklace was recorded in 2024 between January and June. The drums were recorded and engineered by Mike Heller at Heaven and Heller Studios while the remaining sections were completed by Nameless (Dennis Mikula) at his home studio. The album was mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley. The cover artwork was created by Ksenija Tarasova.

GHOST BATH is currently on the 'Shining Over North America 2025' tour with headliners SWALLOW THE SUN. The 23-date trek will make stops in New York, Houston, and Los Angeles before concluding in Chicago on March 15th. The package includes HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY &SNAKES OF RUSSIA.

'Shining Over North America 2025' tour
with SWALLOW THE SUN, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY & SNAKES OF RUSSIA:

Feb 20 2025 Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
Feb 21 2025 Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
Feb 22 2025 Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Électriques
Feb 23 2025 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Feb 24 2025 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Feb 25 2025 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Feb 26 2025 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
Feb 27 2025 Atlanta, GA  @ The Earl
Feb 28 2025 Orlando, FL @ Conduit
Mar 01 2025 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
Mar 02 2025 Houston, TX @ Parish Room @ House of Blues
Mar 03 2025 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
Mar 04 2025 Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
Mar 05 2025 Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel
Mar 06 2025 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
Mar 07 2025 Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
Mar 08 2025 San Francisco, CA @ Neck of The Woods
Mar 09 2025 Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
Mar 10 2025 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Mar 12 2025 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
Mar 13 2025 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
Mar 14 2025 Omaha, NE @ Reverb
Mar 15 2025 Chicago, IL @ Reggies

Tickets for the shows can be purchased here:
https://lnk.bio/ghostbath

Ian Munsick Announces 3rd Album ‘Eagle Feather,’ Due April 18, 2025

With the 2023 release of his sophomore album White Buffalo, Wyoming native Ian Munsick spread the Rocky Mountain gospel with his raw, untamed depiction of the American West. Expanding on the concepts of the land, people, culture and stories that inspire him, Munsick is readying the project’s follow-up, announcing his 20-track third studio album, Eagle Featherdue on April 18, 2025 via Warner Music Nashville.
 
While the white buffalo represents prosperity and rebirth, the eagle feather is inspired by the native symbol representing honor, strength and wisdom, and serves as a continuation of his sophomore project by highlighting Munsick’s personal growth through life experiences and lessons learned that have shaped him into who he is. 
 
Eagle Feather is a tribute to a sacred way of life. One that epitomizes the voice of country music, yet is rarely heard among the masses,” Munsick reflects on the album’s concept. “Every one of these 20 songs is rooted in true, personal experiences that have helped create the man I am today. I offer this body of work to anyone that loves the freedom that inspires our spirit when we look over a sunset on the mountain. Or the sanctity of returning to the people and places we care about the most. May you both receive and gift your Eagle Feather.”
 
Produced by Munsick, Jared Conrad and Jeremy Spillman, Eagle Feather features 20 tracks, including duets with Lainey Wilson and Flatland Cavalry lead singer Cleto Cordero, with songwriter credits by fellow singer/songwriters Caitlyn Smith and Stephen Wilson Jr. as well as two rare outside cuts in “Drink Around” and today’s release, “Horses Not Hearts.” 
 
Available today and written by Andy Albert, Michael Tyler and Ben Stennis, “Horses Not Hearts” debunks the common trope that often paints cowboys as heartbreakers on the run. “All the best cowboys I know are men of character. People that you’d want as your neighbor,” Munsick observes, “but somewhere along the trail, cowboys got a reputation of being heartbreaking outlaws who run recklessly through the world. I thought it was time to set the record straight… real cowboys break horses, not hearts.”
 
Munsick followed the release of White Buffalo with a coinciding documentary in 2024 titled White Buffalo: Voices of the West, expanding on the album’s concept by exploring the modern-day relationship between cowboys, ranchers and Native American tribes, and how they often rely on each other to live off the land out west. The documentary received 19 awards and 14 film festival selections, and was recently named Best Documentary of 2024 by Cowboys & Indians. The Crow Tribe officially adopted Munsick last year during his sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre debut following his work with them on the documentary.
 
Munsick is currently headlining his spring 2025 Horses Are Faster Tour featuring a rotating lineup of support including Colby Acuff, Avery Anna, Chayce Beckham, Bayker Blankenship, Kashus Culpepper, Hudson Westbrook and Jake Worthington. In 2024, Munsick opened on select dates of Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again Tour and supported Morgan Wallen on select dates of his record-setting One Night At A Time Tour. 
 
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit IanMunsick.com or follow @IanMunsick across social media.

About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album 23-track White Buffalo: Introduce You To God, out now. Spanning unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun, it builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Munsick has accumulated over 900 million global streams and a host of accolades, including having sold over 100,000 headline tickets in 2024. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and most recently was named a Martin Showcase Artist. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson, and as direct support for select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again tour, while simultaneously headlining his own Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour and Country & WESTern Tour presented by Boot Barn. The Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster.” Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. Online at IanMunsick.com.

YOUR SPIRIT DIES ANNOUNCE 'MY GNAWING PAINS WILL NEVER REST' DEBUT ALBUM

South Carolina metal/hardcore outfit YOUR SPIRIT DIES will unleash their My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest debut full-length on May 2nd via their new label home of MNRK Heavy. The band presents their first single, “In The Depths Of Grief,” and album preorders.


Small towns across America are home to countless untold stories, and Columbia, the state capital of South Carolina, is no exception. With a population just over 140K, this city may be small, but it’s big on spirit. YOUR SPIRIT DIES, hailing from this very place, channels that humble yet fierce energy, embodying an underdog work ethic and an unstoppable fire. After buzzing nationwide and earning acclaim from the likes of Brooklyn Vegan, No Echo, and more, the group shares their story on My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest.


“The record encapsulates every single thing we’re about,” notes vocalist Brandon Byars. “We’re five people who were born in small towns in the South. We were never supposed to leave these places; we were ‘supposed’ to live and die here. For us, the simple fact we’re doing this is huge. We tried to craft an album that stands on its own, and we busted our asses to make it as different as we possibly could.”

Comments Scott Givens, MNRK’s SVP of Rock and Metal, on the band’s signing, “YOUR SPIRIT DIES is an amazing young band and they make a great addition to the MNRK Heavy family.”

The members of YOUR SPIRIT DIES each cut their teeth in other regional favorites, with Byars and guitarist Holden Hall in Remembrance, guitarist Tyler Dorman in Hopesick, and bassist Keagan McChesney in Soul Press, while Brannon Crumpton does double duty on drums in Moru. The band arrived in 2020 with the debut EP, The Process Of Grief. Two years later, they accelerated their ascent with a follow-up EP, Our Saints Drown In Ash. Earning critical acclaim, BrooklynVegan hailed the track “2000 Needles” “a raw, heavy metalcore song,” and No Echo raved, “The South Carolina-based quintet brings to mind the golden era of Trustkill Records.” Distorted Sound professed, “the band can receive no less than full marks for their command of the genre’s essentials.”

And the command continues as they bulldoze a path for My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest, with tracks like “Serpentine” featuring Dan Weyandt of Zao. Piercing fretwork rains down over a double bass beatdown, alternating between guttural growls and haunting spoken word. Byars’ roar explodes with a warning, “You will die alone.”

Melodic guitar and ominous orchestration set the tone for “Unjust God,” giving way to rapid-fire drums and black metal style tremolo picking. The barrage barely lets up as Byars screams, “I stare into the eyes of an unjust god,” bleeding into a bold clean chorus. “I lived in a Southern Baptist home for my entire life,” he reveals. “Early on, I knew it was something I wasn’t interested in. The title, My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest, is a line from the Book of Job. The whole book is about God giving Job all of these trials and messing him up pretty badly. The song ponders, ‘Is God just?’”

Then there's the lead single “In The Depths Of Grief.” Squeals practically choke the groove as the breakdown quakes with impressive force. “It’s personal,” he elaborates. “My mom is seventy-one, and she just got back from the hospital. ‘In The Depths Of Grief’ is about watching your loved ones grow older, wither, and eventually die. She isn’t there yet, but she has bad heart problems. When I was a teen, we had our differences. I did the whole rebel thing and got into stuff I probably shouldn’t have. I’m not as angry as I was, so our relationship is definitely better than it’s ever been.”

Framing Hanley Release Video for New Single "I Mean It" — WATCH // Announce Forthcoming "Flowers" EP

A quartet with their hearts worn proudly on their sleeves, FRAMING HANLEY are a band for fans of melding genres masterfully. Since their arrival onto the scene in 2007, Framing Hanley have picked up a gold plaque from the RIAA, earned over a half-billion streams, accolades from Billboard, Loudwire, Kerrang!and more, further cementing that their emotion-fueled songwriting produced songs that people could really attach themselves to. With four studio albums in their impressive catalog, including the cover of Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" that went Gold, the band is a rarity, equally as comfortable on a bill with acts like Good Charlotte to Sick Puppies.

From Nashville, Framing Hanley are comprised of Kenneth Nixon (vocals, guitar), Nic Brooks (guitar), Jonathan Stoye (bass), and Matt Naff (drums), and their anthemic rock-infused R&B continues to garner thousands of new fans with every single drop. Their collective love for expanding their sonic palette led to writing sessions in 2024 in order to provide their diehard audience with a brand new studio EP, Flowers, coming to us all this spring. The date will be announced imminently, as will cover art and track listing.

Check out the video for first single "Mean It" below. Stream it here.

Snagging influence for their newest material from diverse outfits that span from the hard hitting nuances of Glassjaw to production elements akin to Childish Gambino, Framing Hanley took the time away to facilitate growth both personally and musically. Of their upcoming 2025 material, guitarist Brooks offered, "This EP is a roller coaster. We're melding together a handful of different styles, bringing in electronic elements, some R&B elements, and jazzy vibes. We're also trying to bring back the heavier energy. We’re interested in making something that feels real."

The first taste of their latest iteration, Framing Hanley released "Mean It," showcasing the band's instrumentation and ability to create chantable choruses for their crowds to sing along. Of the single, Nixon spills, "We felt that 'Mean It' was the perfect reintroduction, if you will, of Framing Hanley in 2025. We're stoked as hell for this year and have plans to release more music this year than we have in the last 15 years in total."

Dedicated to touring and connecting with their listeners, Framing Hanley create music that hits the mark on multiple levels: thematically, emotionally and sonically. Never ones to suppress inspiration, wherever and whenever it may strike, this is a four-piece that has grown alongside their fanbase, always ready and willing to dip their toes into something new.

Catching them on the road has just been made more tangible, as the band will be hitting the pavement soon, ready to unleash their dynamic tunes onto fans new and old alike on "The Flowers Tour," starting this April. For fans of bands that masterfully fuse genres together like Breaking Benjamin, Rain City Drive, and I Prevail, Framing Hanley are happy to shake up the scene.

FRAMING HANLEY ON TOUR:
WITH MAKEOUT + ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:
4/17 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
4/18 – Panama City, FL – The Dive
4/19 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
4/22 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
4/23 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
4/24 – Dallas, TX – Trees
4/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
4/29 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
5/1 – Denver, CO – HQ
5/2 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar
5/4 – Madison, WI – Annex
5/10 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
Festival

Tickets for the tour went on sale Friday, February 21 at 10am CT.

46 years since emerging, Liverpool's The Room shares 'Nemesis' from post-punk folklore album 'The Telling'

Liverpool post-punk pioneers The Room are back with 'Nemesis', the potent second single from their latest album 'The Telling', presenting their trademark blend of progressive, alternative pop and sultry post-punk. As with the lead track 'The Teller', the accompanying video was produced by Mark Jordan. A magical sonic adventure for fans of 80s post-punk and folk-horror aesthetics alike.

Firm favourites of the late great John Peel, The Room formed in 1979 in the golden years of northern English post-punk. In 2023, they re-formed after a lengthy hiatus, releasing their critically acclaimed 'Restless Fate' album, their first release in 38 years. Their melodic blend of progressive, alternative pop and sultry post-punk is as fresh and relevant now as when they disbanded in 1985.

Formed by singer Dave Jackson and bassist Becky Stringer, they are joined by original drummer Clive Thomas, along with guitarist Darren Brown, keyboardist Ethan Kyme, and the haunting backing vocals of Helena Jacks. 

'Nemesis' is from the midpoint of 'The Telling' story. Rusalka, the shape shifter, trapped in her aquatic human form returns to wreak vengeance on the priest and those others who murdered her lover. The village is haunted by evil dreams and deaths by drowning until they sacrifice their priest to the river. The song features bassist Becky Stringer on clarinet for the first time and her son Ethan on piano.

Consisting of 11 songs, the album shares a continuous narrative through all the following songs over a blend of post-punk music, like a sort of aural folk-horror feature film. Set in a mythical 17th-century European forest, 'The Telling' follows a traveling storyteller, who mesmerizes an isolated village with macabre tales of wonder, mystery and the supernatural - of shapeshifters, wolves and ravens... of a love affair between Baba Yaga's adopted daughter and Grendel's long-lived brother, and some witch-finders who come under their hammer.

'The Telling' was inspired by frontman-songwriter Dave Jackson’s interest in folklore and myths, and a visit to a cuckoo clock museum in the Black Forest, where he learned about the traveling clock sellers and storytellers, who used to move between villages. Conveyed through his spirited yet acerbic vocals, the album was conceived as an aural movie for an as-yet unfinished screenplay, unfolding as individual self-contained songs like chapters in a complete narrative, there are no lyrical choruses or repeated themes. The album comes with a full lyric sheet, influenced by the layout of the Guttenberg Bible. 

Recorded and mixed at Ark Studios in Liverpool and released via 9x9 Records, this album was co-produced by Dave Jackson and Steve Powell (Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band, Autour De Lucie, Echo & The Bunnymen).

"Situated in a 17th Century European forest, a traveller arrives at a remote village offering to tell a story of "dark love and what came after" in return for a bed for the night. After some resistance from the butcher and the baker, he begins a tale about a young man from a similar village who falls for a strange woman in the forest, but discovers she can shape-shift into a raven or a wolf," says Dave Jackson.

​"Rusalka the shape-shifter, assumed dead after the Priest, the jilted bride's brothers and fellow villagers burnt her lake hut and hanged her lover, returns for vengeance on her tormenters, now fixed in her aquatic human shape. This song takes place at the end of side one of the vinyl album and begins a sequence where Rusalka and her future lover begin to Hammer the Witchfinders, who plague Northern Europe at this time."

The Room recorded four John Peel sessions, appeared on The Whistle Test and worked with Television's Tom Verlaine and John Porter (Roxy Music, TheSmiths, Billy Bragg) on their 'In Evil Hour' LP (1984). Recordings from Janice Long's BBC Radio One programme and Saturday Live were used for the 1985 release 'Jackpot Jack' EP

The Room toured the UK and the USA, and performed with The Fall, The Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Southern Death Cult, Violent Femmes, Tom Verlaine, John Foxx and The Red Guitars. Following the band's split, Becky and Dave went on to form Benny Profane, Dust and Dead Cowboys. Dave has also recorded under his own name and as The Room in the Wood (with Paul Cavanagh).

'Nemesis' is out digitally on February 19. 'The Telling' is out now, available on CD (jewel case with 12-page booklet) or on black vinyl (with a 4-page lyric Insert). It is also available on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and elsewhere.

CREDITS
All songs written by The Room
Dave Jackson - vocals
Becky Stringer - bass & clarinet
Darren Brown - guitars
Ethan Kyme - keyboards
Clive Thomas - drums
Helena Jacks - backing vocals
Cover design by Ian Clark
AI album images by Dave Jackson
Produced by Dave Jackson and Steve Powell
Recorded and mixed by Steve Powell at Ark Studios Liverpool
Mastered by Chris Daniels
Videos by Mark Jordan
Band photos by Richard Duffy-Howard
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Rotting Christ Release New Live Video

ROTTING CHRIST have stood the test of time. Over the past 35 years, Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their brothers-in-arms have risen from Greece's blackened catacombs to become one of metal's most formidably reliable forces.

Backed by a legacy that has both defined and defied black metal, last year, the Greek legends carved out a new set of dark, melodic scriptures with fresh rebellion on the unbreakable Pro Xristou

"...this is the most arena-worthy Rotting Christ have been in some time", No Clean Singing wrote about their latest album.  

Now, as they continue to tour the world, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil existence with a new live album. This two-hour set was recorded at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in the band's hometown of Athens. Like a Greek pantheon, it spans the band's entire career, from early evil classics to the pillars of their Hellenic legacy, including "Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)", the horns-raising anthem from the bloody and triumphant Aealo

Watch Rotting Christ perform "Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)" Live in Lycabettus below.

35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in Lycabettus comes out April 4th on Season of Mist.
 

Pre-order & Pre-save 
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The formidable bond between brothers Sakis and Themic Tolis is not only felt across their mighty discography but also live and in the flesh. Having played more than a hundred shows all across the world in 2024, Rotting Christ continue to keep the true metal spirit alive time and time again.    

Earlier this week, Rotting Christ finished touring Brazil, but the band aren't done hitting the road. This weekend, they're performing "Like Father, Like Son" and other instant classics from Pro Xristou for the very first time in Columbia and Mexico.

“Dear brothers and sisters”, Rotting Christ write to their Latin American legion. “We are proud to return to your land for a special setlist just for you to celebrate our 35 years as a band. Keep the true Metal Spirit alive!”.

Get tickets: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en/tour

Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

Line-up:
Sakis Tolis - Guitar, Vocals
Themis Tolis - Drums
Kostas "Spades" Heliotis - Bass
Kostis Fouk - Guitar

Biography:
Sébastien J. Gamez

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Progressive Super Metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Announce New Album 'Floodgate' Out April 25th

Progressive super metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are excited to announce their upcoming album 'Floodgate', releasing on April 25th. To celebrate the announcement, ISD has released the first single from the record titled "Memento Mori", accompanied by a lyric video available to view below.

About the single, guitarist/vocalist Tony Piccoli comments:

“As soon as we finished writing this song, we knew we had something special. This music paired with Pete’s lyrics, I think we have something powerful to offer the prog-metal community and beyond. Friends of mine have said it’s one of my best guitar solos to date, and I think they’re high. Anyway, thank you for checking it out!” 

Pete Hopersberger adds:

"My dad used to say, 'No one gets out alive,' and I hear it in my head whenever I think of him. My family is Catholic, and there’s a practice in our faith called Memento Mori (Latin for remember that you must die), which encourages us to contemplate the last 4 things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. In doing so, we remind ourselves to live each day as if we’re going to meet God and to prepare our soul for that. It’s a tall task, and I know I fail regularly, but we only get better when we aim high."



Watch the Lyric Video for "Memento Mori" below:

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION (ISD), hailing from Metro Detroit, have carved out their niche in the metal world with their signature Progressive Super Metal sound. Since their debut album 'Recurring Themes' (2012), produced by Roy Z, the band has toured with the likes of Pain of Salvation, Kingcrow, Fates Warning, and Circus Maximus, steadily building their reputation.

After their critically acclaimed concept album 'Triumphia' and their emotional third release 'The Sun Will Always Set', ISD are set to return in 2025 with their fourth album, 'Floodgate', once again produced by Nick Hagen. 'Floodgate' promises a dynamic mix of concise, heavy, and epic tracks, rich with vocal harmonies and standout performances from every member. This album pushes the band’s progressive metal songwriting even further, marking another milestone in their evolution.

About the album, Piccoli states:

"'Floodgate' is the idea that after a significant event in life, artists and musicians alike tend to open up the floodgate of creativity and let it all out. This album is a celebration of that floodgate opening up. We’re super proud of this one, and we hope you’ll enjoy the different paths this album will take you.” 

Pre-Order 'Floodgate' HERE

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are:

Pat DeLeon - Drums

Pete Hopersberger - Keyboards, Vocals

Bryan Paxton - Bass, Vocals

Tony Piccoli - Guitars, Vocals

Scott David Thompson - Guitars, Vocals

Memphis May Fire Share "The Other Side" Video

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE  Matty Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums) will release SHAPESHIFTER on March 28 via longtime label Rise Records. Pre-order it here. The album is already receiving critical acclaim and recognition from SPIN, New Noise, Idobi, and more.

They have just shared the video for their latest barn burner "The Other Side."

Watch it below
 

"'The Other Side' is about resilience in the face of despair," shares Mullins. "It's for anyone who's ever felt trapped in their own pain, unsure if they'll ever break through. But there's always something beyond the darkness, another side to the pain, a breakthrough waiting to happen. This song is a reminder that even in our lowest moments, we're not alone, and the light is closer than we think."

MMF will embark on a headline tour for Spring 2025, with support from Caskets, Wind Walkers, and Elijah. The tour kicks off April 16 in Little Rock and runs through May 17 in Atlanta. It includes appearances at several key spring festivals, such as Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. All dates are below. Get tickets here

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE ON TOUR:
WITH CASKETS, WIND WALKERS, + ELIJAH:

4/16 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
4/17 — Dallas, TX — Southside Music Hall
4/18 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
4/19 — San Antoni, TX — Vibes
4/21 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
4/22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
4/23 — San Diego, CA — Observatory SD
4/24 — Rosefield, CA — Goldfields
4/27 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
4/29 — Billings, MT — Pub Station
4/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
5/1 — Dener, CO — Summit
5/3 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note
5/4 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
5/5 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
5/6 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
5/8 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
5/9 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Monarch
5/10 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
5/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer
5/13 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage
5/14 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground 
5/15 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
5/17 — Atlanta, GA — Center Stage
5/18 — Daytona, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
*Festival Date

Wrath of Logarius Enter the Void on New Single

Much like their Bloodborne namesake, Wrath of Logarius are impossible to predict. But no matter what skeletal form they assume, their upcoming debut album, Crown of Mortis, pronounces them as the unflinching kings of black metal's formless new realm.

Watch the mind-melding playthrough for new single "Of the Void" below.

Crown of Mortis comes out April 4 on Season of Mist.

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https://orcd.co/wrathoflogariuscrownofmortis

Can't wait to hear Crown of Mortis? RSVP for Wrath of Logarius' upcoming Bandcamp Listening Party and hear their debut album two weeks before it comes out. 

Wrath of Logarius Crown of Mortis Bandcamp Listening Party
March 12 @ 7 pm Pacific Time

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https://wrathoflogarius.bandcamp.com/live/crown-of-mortis-listening-party

After emerging from the misty forests of Northern California four years ago, Wrath of Logarius spread through the world of underground metal like a bloodborne virus. "...a ferocious display of intent which signifies the band's potential to become a powerhouse", New Noise wrote about the band's burning introduction.

Many hunters would've reaped their rewards while resting their bones, but Crown of Mortis only builds on the band's growing lore. The album's first single summoned all the bloody runes from the band's formless spellbook. Now armed with newly minted Strega guitars, Wrath of Logarius cycle through the many moonlit phases of black metal on "Of the Void".

New bassist Xolotl opens the icy procession with dissonant bass chugs, as if marching toward death. Like a howling wind, Vastator whips across a darkened stretch of classic tremolo picking, only to climb like mist through a solo that drips with despair.     

"Open the gates and let revision in", Noctifier screams before being engulfed by the blistering flames from Lord Marco's blast beats. "Slowly dismantle every part of you". 

On "Of the Void", Wrath of Logarius usher black metal into a boundless new realm.   

For this playthrough, Wrath of Logarius used Strega Master Elite series Lamia 7s loaded with custom Arcana Glaive Pickups. 

On Crown of Mortis, Wrath of Logarius bend black metal to fit their formless rule.   

Line-up
Noctifer - Vocals
Urath - Lead Guitar
Vastador - Guitar
Lord Marco - Drums
 
Recording Studio
Rapture Recordings, Hayward, CA, USA
 
Production Credits
Produced, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Cody Fuentes at Rapture Recordings Studio

Cover Art
Sant V. Schreiber
 
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BILLY MORRISON RELEASES DELUXE EDITION ALBUM FEATURING "GODS OF ROCK N ROLL" AND FIVE BONUS TRACKS ​   

Billy Morrison will release a deluxe version of last year's THE MORRISON PROJECT album on Friday, February 21st through TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group. This Deluxe Edition contains six extra tracks, including the hit single with Ozzy Osbourne featuring Steve Stevens "Gods of Rock N Roll", "Phenomenon" (with Cypress Hill), the original demo of "Crack Cocaine", and remixes of "Dystopia" (by Billy Morrison himself), "We Are the Dead" (by Martin 'Youth' Glover), and "Crack Cocaine" (by Jeff Lane).

 

Billy brought some friends along on this musical journey. The album also features appearances from Billy Idol, Corey TaylorSteve Vai, Linda Perry, Persha Newman, Al JourgensenDarryl "DMC"  McDaniels, John 5 and Fred Coury.  The album was mixed by Barry Pointer and mastered by Davie Donnelly. The songs on the album were recorded in Los Angeles at various studios and were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests.

 

The album is being released through TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Groupdigitally on all platforms 02/21/25, and also in a double-colored vinyl set, with both a blue and a white vinyl, on 3/7/25 in stores everywhere and at the link below.

 

The Morrison Project Deluxe Edition Digital:

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/5y8eCU2i2CLlMpIdFVwNDf?si=zZoCBGjgReOiYG4Jgf-uhw

 

https://music.apple.com/album/1790387607

 

The Morrison Project Deluxe Edition Vinyl:

https://a.co/d/81EcYYr

 

The Official Music Video for "Gods of Rock N Roll" can be viewed:

https://youtu.be/78AqtDJkNVk?si=ymzpy60dnJTLaGMg

Morrison explains, “I have always wanted the opportunity to do an expanded, 'Deluxe' version of a record. It’s basically where you get to have some fun, remix some things, and include songs that mean something personal. Thanks to the guys at TLG ZOID, I have been given that opportunity! So to have YOUTH from KILLING JOKE actually mix an amazing dub version of We Are The Dead, to have JEFF LANE throw down an incredibly different remix of Crack Cocaine, and to have my track with Cypress Hill all on the extra disc is just a fantastic feeling! Plus I got the opportunity to remix Dystopia myself and did the whole half-time vibe that I was originally playing with, back when I wrote it."

 

Pre-order the limited deluxe edition and receive 3 gratis tracks of "Crack Cocaine."

Billy Morrison, the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter is primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens. His recent collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens, “Crack Cocaine,” soared to #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, further solidifying his place as a powerhouse in the rock world. The Morrison Project is a testament to his collaborative spirit and fearless commitment to creating boundary-breaking music that unites artists and genres in bold, unexpected ways.

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