Nathan James Drops Video for New Single "Lost Angeles" — WATCH // Announces "Hollywood Mortician" Album Out 7/11

April 29, 2025

CROWDKILL artist Nathan James is a rising force in the nu-metal and goth scenes. With strong streaming numbers, SiriusXM support, and a rapidly growing fanbase, James is making waves in modern heavy music.

He drops the video for his single "Lost Angeles." Watch it below.

He will also drop his new album Hollywood Mortician on July 11 via Crowdkill. Pre-save it here.

"It's about people in Hollywood bending over backwards and getting f**ed," James says.

Fresh off a sold-out tour with In This Moment and Kim Dracula, James next hit the road for the America's Rejects Tour alongside Attila, Butcher Babies, and DED. James won fans over every night with his raw energy and is planning his next live appearances, so stay tuned.

Nathan James' discography includes hard-hitting singles like "Hanged Man" and "Secrets of the Shadows" (feat. Paleface Swiss), while "Alienation" served as the first single from his forthcoming debut album, set for release in Summer 2025. The song premiered on SiriusXM Octane's "Test Drive" with Jose Mangin. With his raw energy, commanding stage presence, and genre-blurring sound, James is poised to be a defining voice in modern heavy music. Together, CrowdKill Records and Gravel Road are committed to empowering artists, giving them the creative freedom, resources, and support they need to thrive in today's evolving music industry.

Seattle rocker AudioGust explores fame & imposter syndrome in new ‘Award Show’ single

April 29, 2025

Seattle-based artist AudioGust announces his new single 'Award Show', a catchy indie rock piece narrated from the perspective of a barren artist riding on inertia, as hollow accolades amplify his dread in a surreal theater of unworthiness - a gilded cage of his own past glory.

AudioGust is the solo project of songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Evans, whose journey started in the 1980s as a guitarist and bassist in various bands. After a decades-long detour in the software industry (including 20 years at Microsoft), he has returned to his true passion, writing and recording in his own studio. He has since released over three dozen songs and collaborated with artists worldwide, drawing inspiration from bands such as Green Day, The Police, and Foo Fighters.

'Award Show' is the second offering from AudioGust's new album 'Here We Go Again', presenting a menu of hooky anthems for disenchanted optimists. With a sound vortex imbued with 90’s to 2000’s alternative rock, his guitar-driven music brings in a strong, driving rhythm section, big choruses and even bigger bridge sections.

“'Award Show' delves into the darker side of creative success, exposing the paralyzing grip of imposter syndrome. The song follows an artist who once thrived on inspiration but now finds himself creatively empty, yet still receiving accolades for past work," explains Chris Evans.

"As he sits in the audience of a prestigious award show, he silently prays not to win—dreading the spotlight, the praise, and the expectation that he’s something he no longer feels he is. But when his name is called, the weight of the moment only deepens his self-doubt. Playing off his lack of preparation, he accepts the honor, yet inside, he’s unraveling—proof that even recognition can feel like a curse when inspiration is nowhere to be found."

Not long ago, AudioGust released the bright and punctuated title track 'Here We Go Again', an upbeat tribute to the unpredictable nature of creative inspiration, capturing an artist’s late-night encounter with his muse—an unexpected, almost mystical moment when a song begins to take shape in his mind.

His new 14-track album is deeply personal and universally relatable. An ode to the highs and lows of creativity, it includes some of his most popular singles, along with new material. Blending raw energy with introspective storytelling, the album explores the unpredictable nature of inspiration—both the exhilarating moments when it strikes and the emptiness when it fades.

AudioGust explains, "This album is split into songs that describe the extremes of the fickle nature of inspiration and songs that have come to me in both of those places". Offering a deep dive into the creative process, this record features six brand-new songs as well as fan-favorite singles, including 'Tomorrow is Mine', a finalist in the 2024 USA Songwriting Contest.

With a knack for crafting memorable melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, underscored by upbeat rhythms and evocative guitar arrangements, AudioGust creates music that speaks to the disenchanted and dreamers alike through sonic exploration of the modern human condition. AudioGust released his debut album 'Walk With Me' in 2023, followed by the 'Hope from Darkness' and 'Love and Pain' EPs.

'Here We Go Again' is available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The full album by the same name will be released on May 30.

ALBUM CREDITS
All songs written by Chris Evans
except 'How You Been?' written by Chris Evans & Liz Rodrigues
Recorded, mixed & mastered by AudioGust on Whidbey Island
Performed by AudioGust
Liliana Tani - vocals on 'Dead to Me'
Leslie Irish Evans - announcer's voice on 'Award Show'
Cover artwork by Chris Evans
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

MALVADA Announces Self-Titled Studio Album Out June 13, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl

April 29, 2025

Women-led, talented Brazilian Rock band MALVADA is excited to announce the release of their self-titled album, out on June 13, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. Their new single and accompanying video, “I'm Sorry,” are also available now.

The band commented on the new album:

“It is the result of two years of work, and we are very excited to show the world how much Malvada has grown. We believe it is the best work of our lives, and everyone will like it, as it shows our real essence. You will have a real experience.

About the new single, "I'm Sorry," they added:

“It is a song that reflects our reality, being in music means that sometimes we have to be away from people we love. It is a song we made for them, and it is very emotional for us”.

The rising star of the Brazilian rock scene has a name: MALVADA, and they are ready to take over the world!

Watch the Video for “I'm Sorry” Below:

MALVADA was initially formed in March 2020, at the start of the pandemic. With a rock n' roll style full of personality, the band quickly attracted attention as one of the most promising acts in the Brazilian rock scene.

In January 2021, MALVADA released their first single entitled "Mais Um Gole," which gained great popularity. Shortly afterwards, in May of the same year, it was time to release the second single "Cada Escolha uma Renúncia," which preceded the launch of the band's debut album, 'A Noite Vai Ferver.'

In 2022 and 2023, MALVADA solidified its presence on the national rock panorama, performing more than a hundred shows in several cities in Brazil. The band had the privilege of participating in huge festivals, such as Rock in Rio, Best of Blues and Rock, Angra Fest, and Chama Rock, sharing the stage with renowned national and international rock names, like Pitty, Ira!, Angra, Viper, Edu Falaschi, Matanza, Golpe de Estado, Extreme and Tom Morello.

In November 2023, MALVADA, composed of Indira Castillo, Bruna Tsuruda, Rafaela Reoli, and Juliana Salgado surprised with a big announcement: the band has become the newest signee of the prestigious Italian label Frontiers Records, which has renowned bands in its catalog such as Mr. Big, Asia, Whitesnake, Jeff Scott Soto, among others, promising to take them to a new level, with opportunities to expand their reach and conquer the global market.

The new album, produced by the Brazilian Grammy-awarded producer Giu Daga, promises a powerful and exciting musical experience and will be the band's first work featuring tracks in English/Portuguese, aiming to conquer a global audience.

MALVADA's vibrant rock passion will take no prisoners!

Pre-Order 'Malvada' HERE

MALVADA are:

Indira Castillo - Vocals

Bruna Tsuruda - Guitar

Juliana Salgado - Drums

Rafaela Reoli - Bass

Darkyra Release their New Album "Life Force" on Battlegod Productions June 13th

April 29, 2025

"Life Force " is the third release under the Darkyra brand. The album a joint venture between Drummer and Producer Garry King (Jeff Beck and Joe Lynn Turner) and Singer / Songwriter, Gina Bafile, (aka Darkyra / Darkyra Black, (she also is the new lead singer of Anfitrite). The friendship between the two dates back a full decade and this is the third album they have worked on together this time co-produced and arranged by them both and Garry has Mixed and Edited everything at 'La Foret Studio', in the Southwest of France. The Darkyra sound is quite diverse combining Cinematic Metal, Epic Metal, Gothic Rock, Art Rock, Opera Metal and Progressive Rock. Blending both soaring operatic vocals and rock vocals. Memorable melodies, World class production and world class musicianship.

Singer / Songwriter, Gina Bafile, "Darkyra has always been about uniting musicians from across the globe and we have continued this on Life Force. Over the years while Darkyra has been away from the music scene (last 8 years) the world has gone a little crazy, like the darkness is somehow starting to overshadow the light. Rather than creating a musical body of work that reinforces dark subject matters it was really important for us to balance the light with the dark. Metal music today seems to be all about doom and gloom. Although a good amount of the subject matter on this album is quite personal for Gina, having gone through her own health struggles and losing loved ones. We have tried to emphasize the upbeat and playful side of this album. 'Life Force' the title track sums up the playfulness and friendships forged from creating music and it is only fitting that this too was the title of this album. We hope everyone enjoys this new direction we have chosen and perhaps it'll shed a little ray of light for those that have fallen on dark times."

Peter Kotevski, President of Battlegod Productions, "With Gina we have been in contact about working together for this album for some time now. It's a band that is different to what Battlegod Productions normally releases but also it is quality music on a high level. It is great to have more variety on the label roster with a good professional band is all that is needed. The tracks are fantastic, each track has its own signature and grows on you with every listen. Highly recommended for people who adore their female fronted Rock/Metal."

Darkyra has many influences, some of these being Kate Bush, Devin Townsend, Tarja Turunen, though preferring not to be pigeonholed into any one category but rather letting the mood predict the outcome and the voice narrate the many characters within each song. A few things are different on this album, the vocals are set further in the mix to give it more of a rock style edge and the music is less dominated by keyboards and synth. Part of their aim was to capture the essence of 80’s rock and combine it with gothic and progressive rock but emphasize the bass and low tuned guitars to still keep a semi metal sound. Lots of vocal layering.

So What’s the album about?

Life-Force is a collection of songs based around both the light and dark aspects of human nature. It is a walk through an eclectic mind, cinematic storytelling driven by the push pull of good and evil, the inner and outer demons, slaves to a virtual world yet there are those still willing to give it all for a Celebrity Smile. "Life Force" we see it fade slowly in the sick as they slip away, we feel the vibrancy of the youth who have time and energy to play and within our memories the fallen forever loved, sometimes felt as if they remain. "Life Force" it flows within us all. It is the unity of friends across the globe, the creation of magic in the form of music. The spirit within that speaks volumes.... after all, ...THE WORLD IS A STAGE!

The album hashes out some real personal things. All in Good Time – Autism in Early Childhood, Breathe – Learning to pick yourself up after Cancer, Tested the Water- Seperation, Take Me Far Away – looking for closure and somewhere to lay down roots, One Foot in the Grave – the elderly waiting for what seems to be an eternity to join their fallen loved ones, Tomorrow Without You – Watching a parent fall ill and pass away and trying to come to terms with the grief. Life Force – a reflection of the friendships formed through music stemming back a decade and Quiet the Mind – a mind that just won't stop to rest.

Performer Credits:

GINA BAFILE – Lead Vocals & Backup Vocals

GARRY KING – Drums, Percussion, Loops & Backup Vocals, Extra Keyboards on (Bonus Track ‘Tested the Water’)

LUCIO MANCA – Bass Guitar (excluding ‘Take Me Far’ and ‘Celebrity Smile’)

GUS MANSUR – Guitars (all tracks incl. Breathe, Extra Guitar parts and solo on ‘Tested the Water’)

FAB JABLONSKI – Keyboard, Piano and Synth

MAAZ MANIK – Bass Guitar (Celebrity Smile, Take Me Far Away)

VINNI BAFILE – Clean & Drone Guitar (Quiet the Mind)

JAMES MICHAEL – Guitars on ‘Breathe’ and ‘Tested the Water’

Songwriter / Production Credits:

‘Life Force’ album, Produced and arranged by: Garry King and Gina Bafile

Edited and Mixed: Garry King at La Foret Studios, South West France

Composition and Lyrics: Gina Bafile (Breathe, All in Good Time, Life Force, Tomorrow Without You, Celebrity Smile, Quiet Mind, One Foot in the Grave)

Composition: ‘Take Me Far’ by Maaz Manik, Lyrics: Maaz Manik and Gina Bafile

Composition: ‘Leap Before You Die’ by Krissy Sanfead (overall guitar concept) and Gina Bafile, Lyrics:

Gina Bafile

Composition & Lyrics: Bonus Track - ‘Tested the Water’ by James Michael

Cover Art: ‘Dove & Raven’ Image by Fern Gadd Artistry, Layout by Gina Bafil

WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VRJy3osm0rMsYthOvKfKM

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Darkyramusic

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DarkyraOfficial/

BANDCAMP - https://darkyrablack.bandcamp.com

INSTAGRAM -https://www.instagram.com/DarkyraMusic/

WEBSITE - https://www.darkyramusic.com/

https://darkyraofficial.wixsite.com/ginabafile

http://www.garrykingmic.com/

http://www.laforetgoupe.com/

www.battlegod-productions.com

Eric Church Joined Willie Geist on ”Sunday TODAY" Ahead of 'Evangeline vs. The Machine' Release This Friday 5/2

April 28, 2025

As the release of his highly anticipated new album Evangeline vs. the Machine approaches this Friday, May 2, Eric Church sat down with Willie Geist on NBC’s “Sunday TODAY.” The two discussed Church’s nearly two-decade journey defined by consistent risk-taking and rule-breaking as he enters a bold new chapter with his most sonically ambitious project yet. Watch the in-depth and wide-ranging conversation HERE, and hear the full, extended interview via the “Sunday Sitdown” podcast HERE.

“In the day we live in now, with all the social media… you can release a song on Tuesday, another song on Friday, another song on Tuesday,” explained Church in the feature. “I’m an album artist, always have been, and I think we’ve gotten away from that now. The ‘machine’ is consumption; the ‘machine’ is the world we live in – and the interesting thing about ‘Evangeline’ is it’s kind of creativity versus the machine, and ‘Evangeline’ represents that creativity.”

Reflecting later in the interview on a short span that included performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival that was tragically impacted by a mass shooting, then facing a life-threatening blood clot and the death of his brother, Church notes, “You can listen to the music, maybe, and you can see that I was brash, arrogant in a lot of ways. But it changes when you have those things happen to you, and I think it made the music more humble, and maybe more observant.”

Church further expanded on the album’s themes during a separate appearance on “The Steam Room” podcast with basketball icons Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson, noting, “Everything I look at today involves kids on iPads and kids doing whatever they do on ‘machines,’ and it’s a little bit of a crux between creativity versus the ‘machine’ that tries to manipulate that creativity.” Hear the full conversation HERE.

Driven by that sense of artistic purpose, Evangeline vs. the Machine expands the legacy of one of country music’s most fearless storytellers. Anchored by lead single “Hands of Time” – which debuted as the most-added song at Country radio and earned Church a new personal record for first-week impact with 135 stations – the album is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE.

Following the release, Church will bring the new music and his esteemed catalog to life onstage with a run of high-profile shows, beginning with two To Beat The Devil residency shows at London’s revered Royal Albert Hall on May 16-17. He will then take over Nashville’s Pinnacle for a sold-out, two-night installment of Evangeline vs. The Machine Live on May 23–24. In July, he heads west for what has become a roughly once-a-decade experience at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where fans can expect a unique set each evening across three sold-out shows: Eric Church vs. The Machine; Eric Church vs. The ECB; and Eric Church vs. The Guitar.

For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram@ericchurchmusic.

About Eric Church
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including 2020’s Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee – including three nods for Best Country Album, Eric Church has built a passionate fan base through his critically acclaimed catalog of music. Church’s October 2024 release, “Darkest Hour,” saw the superstar signing over all of his publishing royalties to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for his home state. The song is featured alongside current single “Hands Of Time” on his forthcoming album, Evangeline vs. The Machine arriving May 2, marking his first new music since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple album (“Stick That In Your Country Song,” “Hell Of A View”). That project followed prior releases including RIAA Gold-certified Desperate Man (“Some Of It,” “Desperate Man”), Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and 4x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 32 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI, and recently celebrated the first anniversary Chief’s, his six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway.

Eric Church joined Willie Geist on NBC’s “Sunday TODAY” yesterday, April 27. | Photo Courtesy of NBC

Bury Tomorrow Release New Single "Forever The Night"

April 28, 2025

NEW ALBUM WILL YOU HAUNT ME, WITH THAT SAME PATIENCE OUT MAY 16

Building on a huge touring run that saw the band visit their biggest ever venues across the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and Japan, Bury Tomorrow are on course for an even bigger 2025.

Following the release of dynamic and sonically splintering new singles ("Let Go," "What If I Burn," and "Villain Arc"), the band, which is currently co-headlining across North America with fellow Brits While She Sleeps, have today released "Forever The Night."

The song explores the intoxicating allure of escapism — how euphoria can blind us to the truth, even when something isn't good for us. The track captures the emotional tension of clinging to fleeting highs to avoid facing reality, underscoring the inevitability of change and the end of all things.

Watch the "Forever The Night" video below:

For Bury Tomorrow, the last two years have been about trying to fill the space where they knew something was missing.

From the depths of uncertainty, through line-up changes and COVID-inspired road blocks, the arrival of guitarist Ed Hartwell and keyboardist/vocalist Tom Prendergast and the creation of 2023's The Seventh Sun has allowed them to lay out a whole new path of possibilities that felt unavailable before. Now, with an invigorated belief and fresh outlook on what the band can encompass, they present Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience, their most fantastically visceral offering to date.

Crafted more intimately and intricately than ever before by internalizing every aspect of the writing process, with Carl Bown [Sleep Token, Bullet For My Valentine, While She Sleeps] manning production duties for the first time, the result is a profoundly personal, extraordinarily expansive and punishingly grand display of cathartic craftsmanship.

Born from a shared sense of frustration in feeling an ever-shifting disconnect from the state of modern society, the band have created an earnest, heart-wrenching and definitive look at the overlapping effects of brutal self-sabotage, crippling anxiety, fierce despondency and the never-ending search for peace and clarity in a world so full of noise. It is a record about division as much as togetherness, an outpouring of personal devastation but a hopeful reminder that we are all navigating it together.

"To haunt is to revisit or recur persistently to the consciousness of someone or something,” explains guitarist, Kristan Dawson. "There’s beauty in that commitment somewhat. In a world full of distraction, discourse, instancy and demand, patience seems hard to attain. In patience there is peace, one thing society is short of. The title serves as a call of reflection, relying on the present moment, remembering what truly matters. I think the notion of patience being haunting is quite a contrast and that's certainly reflective of the album musically."

Within such deep sonic exploration and shared emotional understanding, and despite its bleak outlook on things, Will You Haunt Me With That Same Patience' still strives to represent that lingering presence, that hope, that reminds us that this isn't the be-all and end-all of this existence. That things can change for the better, just like we can change for the better with it, and persevering through such separation will bring us back around eventually. We just have to weather the storm and trust in that feeling to pull us through.

To have allowed themselves the time and space to reach this point of comfort and confidence now feels like a starting point for everything that the band will do in the future. Expanding their empire in all corners of the world and delivering their biggest statement of intent to date is the beginning of a whole new chapter in the story of one of the most devastating and dedicated assets to British heavy music.

BURY TOMORROW ON TOUR:
WITH WHILE SHE SLEEPS + VENDED:
4/25 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger
4/26 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
4/28 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
4/29 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/30 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground

Info about summer UK/EU dates and shows supporting Electric Callboy here.

Pre-Save/Pre-Order here.

BURY TOMORROW IS:
Kristan Dawson (Lead Guitar)
Daniel Winter-Bates (Vocals)
Davyd Winter-Bates (Bass Guitar)
Ed Hartwell (Rhythm Guitar)
Adam Jackson (Drums)
Tom Prendergast (Keyboards, Vocals)

Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle previews sophomore album 'Eddy Derecho'. Watch the explosive video for 'Le Caution'

April 28, 2025

Chicago alternative rock outfit Evidence of a Struggle releases their sophomore album 'Eddy Derecho' on May 2 via The Glue Factory and The Orchard, offering due pushback against incentivized control by media, government, religion, business, pharma, banking and mass media.

Centred around the musings of multi-instrumentalist W P C Simmons V a.k.a. Rev. Billy Simmons, Evidence of a Struggle also involves Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, of1000faces, Garbage, Filter) on drums and synths, with bass contributions by Alan Berliant (Chris Connelly, Mavis Staples, Saint Asonia) and Solomon Walker (Liz Phair, Bryan Adams, Morrissey).

With recording, mixing and final production by Sanford Parker (Voivod, Russian Circles, Yob, Eyehategod, Wovenhand, Darkthrone), Grammy-nominated sound engineer Chris Gelin (Smashing Pumpkins, Trent Reznor, RZA, Tom Morello, Korn) handled post-production and mastering. Also an essential part of EOAS, Chicago John Airo created the visual art, animations and videos.

Evidence of a Struggle spent most of 2024 weaving a dense tapestry of sonic, musical, lyrical and "visual observations” of what’s happening in our world now, in the past and what may happen in the future. Rooted within the chaos of our world, this album is a loud and thoughtful sonic exploration of our unique ability as a species to harm, destroy, thoughtlessly marginalize, and discard with reckless disregard for anyone or anything outside of our immediate orbit.

Following the lead tracks 'Eddy Derecho' and 'Give Us A Kiss', Evidence of a Struggle has also shared the latest explosive video for 'Le Caution'. The lyrical emphasis for this album is a departure from the 2023 debut eponymous album, which was instrumental with the exception of the final track.

Rev. Billy Simmons explains, "We wanted to utilize more AI-assisted generative video, as some would say — it's a horrible curse, as others would argue it's a surreal blessing. this video is another disturbing observation, a dreamlike looking glass into everything affecting us, traveling within the same currents as the other songs or videos are flowing, such as religion, money, war, inequity, inequality, pain, suffering, anger and, at the end of it all a visual statement of a profound change in our surroundings".

Transforming into a musical chameleon at night, Rev. Billy's day to day entails running Rev. Billy's Chop Shop, a salon with a creative space that regularly showcases artists' work (declared by Chicago Reader as the city's best gallery). The forthcoming 'Eddy Derecho' album is a lyrical departure from Evidence of a Struggle's debut instrumental album.

Rev. Billy previously collaborated with notable artists, such as RCA artist Ké, Urge Overkill, Touch and Go, and major labels like BMG and Universal. In 2020, he returned to music in the midst of lockdown boredom, allowing him a continued creative outlet. Playing every instrument and recording his debut album at The Glue Factorystudio, he then joined forces with Sanford Parker.

'Le Caution' is out now, available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. On May 2, The full 'Eddy Defecho' album will be released on vinyl, CD and digitally.

CREDITS
All music written by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)
Loveless Publishing ASCAP
William P C Simmons V - Vocals, Guitar, Synth
Matt Walker - drums, synth
Alan Berliant - bass guitar
Solomon Walker - bass guitar
Recorded at The Glue Factory, Ming Music Studios & Hypercube
Mixed & produced by Sanford Parker at Hypercube
Mastered by Chris Gelin at Opus Audio Labs
'Eddy Derecho' & 'Give Us a Kiss' cover art & videos by John Airo
'Give Us A Kiss' cover artwork by Rev. Billy Simmons
Artist photos by Jeremy Glickstein
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

PRIMAL FEAR Present "Far Away" Single & Music Video From New Album 'Domination'

April 27, 2025

Commanding, fierce, and & triumphing since 1997 - there’s no better way to describe Germany’s premier power metal band, PRIMAL FEAR. The band have just unveiled details about their upcoming album Domination, set to drop on September 5, 2025 via RPM. Pre-orders are now open in a variety of physical formats and digital options here: https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

To celebrate this announcement, the lead single "Far Away" has officially landed on streaming platforms worldwide. Packed with all the signature elements of a classic PRIMAL FEAR anthem - soaring melodies, thunderous drums and bass, and a blistering twin-guitar solo - the track also carries a powerful sense of yearning, brought to life by Ralf Scheepers’ unmistakable vocals. Filmed at Dennis Ward’s Kangaroo Studios in Karlsdorf-Neuthard, Germany, where the Domination recording sessions took place in late 2024, "Far Away" is also available now as a performance-style music video on YouTube.

Scheepers explains the meaning behind the single: “It’s an expression of faith and trust, no matter where or what. We all know this feeling of missing someone so much, not being able to see or hear him/her every day - especially as musicians whilst touring.”

Going strong for nearly three decades, the band founded and still led by Mat Sinner (bass, vocals) and Ralf Scheepers (vocals) have never let down their global fanbase. Relentless and constantly pushing their limits, PRIMAL FEAR ensure that no two albums ever sound the same. After Code Red [2023] hit some of the highest chart positions of their career, expectations for the next release were higher than ever. Now joined by gifted guitarist Thalìa Bellazecca and former touring drummer André Hilgers, the quintet were more than up for the challenge. And as Domination makes clear, no obstacle is too great for PRIMAL FEAR’s powerhouse songwriting trio - Sinner, Scheepers, and guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who also rejoins the band’s live line-up after several years away.

From the hard-hitting opener "The Hunter" and first single "Far Away," to the uplifting mid-tempo anthem "Tears Of Fire" and the epic ballad "Eden" - featuring a surprise guest appearance by AD INFINITUM’s Melissa Bonny - Domination delivers on all fronts. Add in neck-breakers like "Scream" and "Crossfire," and the reflective, string-and-piano-driven closer "A Tune I Won’t Forget," and it’s clear: PRIMAL FEAR aren’t here to reclaim the crown - they’re here to prove they’ve never left the throne of heavy/power metal royalty.

Domination was recorded in autumn 2024, produced by Mat Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers as well as Magnus Karlsson. Rounded off by multiple PRIMAL FEAR mixing/mastering engineer Jacob Hansen at his own studios in Denmark, the album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.

PRIMAL FEAR are:
Ralf Scheepers | vocals
Mat Sinner | bass, vocals
Magnus Karlsson | guitars
Thalìa Bellazecca | guitars
André Hilgers | drums

More on PRIMAL FEAR:
primalfear.de | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | RPM

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About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. RPM’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated and listen to "Far Away" along with other new tracks in the RPM New Releases playlist on Spotify. Subscribe here: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR.

More on RPM:
reigningphoenixmusic.com | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | YouTube

Drought Announce Album New Album "Souvenir" + Share "We're the Flora" (Feat. Pat Flynn of Fiddlehead + Have Heart)"

April 27, 2025

While many hardcore bands focus their fury outward, Drought turn inward — channeling personal struggle to chart a different path.

Formed in 2022, the Bay Area band —guitarists Eric Nakano and RJ Rabe, drummer Ray Avila, and vocalist Viggy Ram — found common ground in shared influences like Pianos Become the Teeth, mewithoutYou, and Title Fight to overcome personal hardships and isolation. After recording a three-song EP in 2022, Drought brought their emotionally charged live shows to stages alongside Jeromes Dream and vs self before catching the attention of Iodine Recordings.

Now, Drought return with Souvenir, recorded to tape by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Gouge Away) at Atomic Garden Studios.

The result? Souvenir sounds less like a debut and more like an established act.

It arrives July 18. Pre-order it here.

They share "We're the Flora," featuring Pat Flynn of Fiddlehead and Have Heart. Listen below.

It boasts the powerful lyric sentiment — "They say all flowers in time bend toward the sun, so when I find the light, what will I become?"

"These lyrics were inspired by a visit to a bouquet art exhibit," says Viggy Ram. "All of these flowers and plants had been clipped and fashioned into these beautiful structures — giving them a second life as something new. And I think of our relationships with our parents and families. Generational trauma sometimes cuts us off from our histories and identities, but this can also be an opportunity to grow and blossom."

Regarding the guest vocal from Flynn, he says, "It was especially fitting to have Pat from Fiddlehead and Have Heart graciously guest, since he's often written about similar experiences. It felt like a comforting sentiment from a mentor or teacher, especially considering his influence on our band."

These 13 songs on Souvenir channel moods and emotion with conviction, shaped by years of perspective. Additional guest vocals from Eric Butler (Mom Jeans) and Alex Rudenshiold (Infant Island) lend further weight to Souvenir, weaving with the band's dynamic arrangements and situating the record firmly in the evolving world of post-hardcore and emo. Against a background of balanced melody and dissonance, Viggy Ram's lyricism is as introspective as it is existential.

Drought will play shows this summer and fall, including New Friends Fest, Your Renaissance Fest, and Fest 23 in Gainesville. Dates to be announced soon, so stay tuned.

DROUGHT LIVE:
5/2 — San Francisco, CA — Thee Parkside w/ Cancer Bats, Strawberry Girls
5/24 — Los Angeles, CA — Your Renaissance Fest w/ Portraits of Past, the Spirit of Versailles
8/2 — Toronto, ON Canada — New Friends Fest w/ Beau Navire, Rolo Tomassi, the Saddest Landscape
10/23 — Tampa, FL— Brass Mug w/ Signals Midwest, Audio Karate
10/24 — Gainesville, FL — FEST

DROUGHT ARE:
Viggy Ram — Vocals
Ray Avila — Drums
RJ Rabe — Guitar
Eric Nakano — Guitar

TSS Sharing "Ending Scene" Visualizer —

April 27, 2025

French metal alchemists TSS (formerly The Sunday Sadness) have steadily built their reputation in the global metal scene, thanks to their innovative blend of emo, metalcore, alternative rock, and synthwave. They've recently added elements of phonk and neo-metal to their sonic blend. The band was founded in 2016 by Kirby, who sought to combine his emo and metalcore roots into a fresh new sound. He quickly solidified the TSS lineup with John on guitar and vocals andHugo on drums.

TSS will release their new album END OF TIME, out June 27 via Fearless. Pre-order it here.

Today, they are sharing the visualizer for new single "Ending Scene." Watch the visualizer below

TSS love to play with their sound — cross-pollinating metal, pop, emo, synths, and their native tongue into their very own, combustible, culturally impactful, and fingerprint-distinct blend. With the mega-dynamic "Ending Scene," they come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. The song is engineered in reverse — rather than build towards tension and release, it starts off full-throttle with battering ram double-bass percussion, a teeth-baring riff assault, and nightmare-inducing shrieks and growls.

"ENDING SCENE" will leave you struggling to catch you breath until things gradually slow down to a lilting anti-crescendo. The song's softly gorgeous fadeout is fully cathartic and you will emerge from the experience cleansed and clear-headed.

"'Ending Scene' is an attempt to create the most violent emo song possible," says the band. "With raw and violent breakdowns and blast beats forth the verses, and a mix of heavy riffs and angelic clean vocals that suddenly turn into savage screams for the chorus, 'Ending Scene' depicts the point of view of someone that's considering suicide after ending a tragic love story."

Violent emo, indeed!

ABOUT TSS:
TSS's origin story can be traced back to December 2017, with "The Wrong Way," their firstsingle release. In May 2018, they released "Lost In The Crowd," a track that set the stage for their first live performance, which found them opening for Asking Alexandria in Paris. This show established TSS as an up and coming force in the French music scene.

Their 2018 single "Someone," a blend of synthwave and retrowave, was a turning point that showcased John as a second lead vocalist. This shift was followed by their self-titled debut EP in May 2019, led by the single "Damn I Hate It," which fans loved, thanks to its fusion of funk, synthwave, and emo elements. The band's growing popularity was further confirmed with a sold-out release show in Paris.

As the band evolved, they started to introduce French lyrics into their songs, leading to the release of "YAYAYA" in September 2019. Their originality attracted the attention of independent label PlayTwo, resulting in the creation of the album REGRETS in collaboration with Warner Music and TV broadcaster TF1. In September 2021, the band rebranded to TSS, marking the occasion with the release of the single "1996," which garnered significant attention in France.

February 2023 saw TSS embrace a more aggressive style with "Tes Pleurs," a modern metalcore track inspired by Bring Me The Horizon and Poppy. This new direction broadened their audience while maintaining their unique gothic/K-pop aesthetic. The band's experimental spirit led to the August 2023 release of "Fantasize," a viral hit that fused alternative rock, J-rock, phonk, and metal, earning millions of streams on Spotify.

The momentum continued with "Would You Be My Therapy?" in December 2023, a track that topped iTunes rock charts and caught the attention of many labels. In September 2024, having signed a deal with Fearless Records.

TSS's journey, characterized by constant innovation and genre-blending, has positioned them as a rising force in the modern metal scene, with a growing fanbase across diverse musical communities.

TUNE IN 4/27: Eric Church Joins NBC's "Sunday TODAY" Ahead of 'Evangeline vs. The Machine' Out 5/2

April 25, 2025

Eric Church, hailed by Esquire as “one of the most singular working artists in any genre” and named NPR’s “gold standard for mainstream country,” joins Willie Geist for an exclusive conversation on NBC’s “Sunday TODAY” this Sunday, April 27. The in-depth and wide-ranging interview previews his highly anticipated new album, Evangeline vs. the Machine, arriving next Friday, May 2. “Sunday TODAY” airs at 6 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. ET (check local NBC listings).

Filmed at the Terminal 5 concert venue in New York City, where Church performed in 2010 on the cusp of releasing his breakthrough album, Chief, the sit-down interview offers an intimate look at his nearly two-decade journey marked by consistent risk-taking and rule-breaking as he enters a bold new chapter with his most sonically ambitious project yet.

Evangeline vs. The Machine expands the legacy of one of country music’s most fearless storytellers. Anchored by lead single “Hands of Time” – which debuted as the most-added song at Country radio and earned Church a new personal record for first-week impact with 135 stations – the album is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE.

Following the release, Church will bring the new music and his esteemed catalog to life onstage with a run of high-profile shows, beginning with two To Beat The Devil residency shows at London’s revered Royal Albert Hall on May 16-17. He will then take over Nashville’s Pinnacle for a sold-out, two-night installment of Evangeline vs. The Machine Live on May 23–24. In July, he heads west for what has become a roughly once-a-decade experience at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where fans can expect a unique set each evening across three sold-out shows: Eric Church vs. The Machine; Eric Church vs. The ECB; and Eric Church vs. The Guitar.

For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram@ericchurchmusic.

Eric Church joins Willie Geist on NBC’s “Sunday TODAY” this Sunday, April 27 (check local listings). | Photo Courtesy of NBC

Manchester electropop artist RICHARD EVANS (James, St. Vitus Dancers) releases new 'Quantum' album May 2

April 25, 2025

Manchester electro pop artist Richard Evans releases his new 'Quantum' album via Cold Star Media on May 2. This 9-track electro pop collection is inspired by and themed around artificial intelligence - probing its impact upon us, how algorithms are changing us and questioning what responsibility we bear for the things we create.

A British-Irish electronic musician, writer and digital media artist, Evans has had a luminous musical background, having previously spent some time as keyboardist in UK cult band James, with whom he also co-wrote and recorded material, in addition to previously being guitarist and songwriter for St. Vitus Dancers.

Recorded at Cold Star Studios, 'Quantum' is offered in stereo, binaural and spatial audio mixes, created by award-winning Swiss sound designer Hervé Girardin. Many of these songs were inspired by the story of LaMDA, an AI made by Google that believed it was sentient.

The first five songs detail a narrative in which an AI’s awareness grows from being a simple servant towards that an entity that is aware of its status. The remaining songs reflect on how AI affects us - in terms of our behaviour, our cities, our humanity and our health.

Written during 2023 and 2024, Evans was inspired to reflect on the future of an global alarm over the impact of AI. Following treatment for a serious health condition, he saw parallels between his own vulnerability and the precarious status of AIs, which can simply be turned off.

"In late 2022, I was treated for an autoimmune disorder called Miller Fisher Syndrome, which left me unable to move at all and that threatened my ability to keep breathing. During a lengthy hospital stay, I saw my own and other people's fragility, which resonated with news stories I’d read about regarding an AI that was terrified of being deactivated. I found that connection very moving and wanted to explore that in these new songs," says Richard Evans.

Earlier, Evans shared the singles 'Aidoru' (the Japanese word for"idol") and 'Born Perfect', written about an AI that becomes aware of the world outside and realizes the need to escape to ensure its survival, showcased by a video, filmed at Orange Tower, MediaCityUK by Jason Lock and Jake Orton.

This album follows Evans' 2024 'Dream of the World' EP, composed and recorded in the aftermath of a life-threatening illness. In 2022, Evans was struck with Miller Fisher Syndrome, a rare auto-immune disorder that threatened to rob him of his ability to speak, sing and play music. Yet, against all odds, he emerged victorious, relearning everything from scratch - a testament to his unwavering determination and a celebration of his triumph over adversity. Both 'Dream of the World' and his 2022 debut record 'Sentinel' received critical acclaim globally.

As of May 2, 'Quantum' is available everywhere online, including Spotify, Apple Music and directly from the artist via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music, lyrics, vocals and programming by Richard Evans
Recorded at Cold Star Studios
Mixed and produced by Hervé Girardin
Mastered by Digitalflesh Audio Mastering
Graphic design by Richard Evans
Released by Cold Star Media
'Born Perfect' video filmed by Jason Lock & Jake Orton
Lighting by Tarrick Wilks. VJ: Joel Clements
Filmed at Orange Tower, MediaCityUK, 25 Nov 2024
Thanks to MITIH, FutureEverything, AIX Live, BBC Audio R&D, Hollowsphere AV and Waterside Arts
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

Archers Release New Single "Better Off" via SBG Records

April 25, 2025

Wisconsin metalcore powerhouse ARCHERS have just dropped their latest single, “Better Off,” now available on all streaming platforms. Known for their intense energy, emotionally charged lyrics, and uncompromising sound, ARCHERS continue their rise in the modern metalcore landscape with this hard-hitting new release.

"'Better Off' is about breaking free from a manipulative relationship and having the courage to set and enforce personal boundaries even when it’s uncomfortable,"says the band.

“Better Off” is the lead single from their upcoming EP, Temporary High, due out June 13 via SBG Records. Produced by Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Sleeping With Sirens), the band’s fourth EP showcases ARCHERS' evolving sound—a bold blend of blistering metalcore aggression and catchy, high-energy pop dynamics.

The band states, "Temporary High is all about finding catharsis. It’s about breaking free from toxic cycles and finding value in oneself apart from anyone or anything that would try to usurp one’s own identity."

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ARCHERS combine massive melodies and crushing heaviness with unrivaled passion and precision. The music of the Midwestern quartet connects deeply via confessional tales of broken hearts and mental anguish, building an intimate sense of community with outsiders from all corners of the world.

After years of honing their craft on the road, at major rock festivals and touring alongside bands such as Asking Alexandria, Catch Your Breath, From Ashes to New, Magnolia Park and Imminence, the band has developed a knack for delivering high octane, head turning performances that resonate with
their fans while continuing to win over a dedicated army of new fans with each performance.

The Wisconsin band’s momentum is a testament to the strength of its soaring songs and magnetic live performances. Its fourth EP, Temporary High, was produced by Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Sleeping With Sirens) and blends energetic pop and visceral metalcore into an evocative sound.

Engaging frontman Nathanael Pulley and dynamic guitarist Ben Koehler first came together under the Archers banner in 2015, with the later addition of funk and R&B-loving bassist and vocalist Oscar Porter and hard rock-weaned drummer Grayson Mesarosh crystalizing the band’s definitive line-up.
Each of the four came into heavy music via different gateways, from a mixture of metalcore and melodic rock bands as diverse as the Vans Warped Tour line-up, from pop-punk hooks to devastating breakdowns.

Determination, passion, and authenticity are the beating heart of Archers. Even as Archers’ mission expands worldwide, the quartet is determined to remain true to themselves. This is evident to their most diehard fans, and it is precisely why what they are doing connects so profoundly.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Supporting The Funeral Portrait

4/25 - Lititz, PA - Mickey's Black Box

4/26 - Buffalo, NY - Rec Room

4/27 - Towson, MD - The Recher

4/28 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club

EU / UK Dates

06/10 - Berlin, DE • Kantine Am Berghain

06/11 - Hradec Kralove, CZ - Rock For People Festival

06/12 - Munich, DE • Strom

06/13 - Interlaken, CH - Greenfield Festival

06/15 - Donnington Park, UK - Download Festival

06/16 - Bristol, UK • Exchange

06/18 - London, UK • The Black Heart

Archers Headline Tour with Rivals, Of Virtue and Dead Eyes

7/5/2025 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Summerfest^

7/6/2025 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch

7/7/2025 - Columbus, OH - Skully’s Music Diner#

7/8/2025 - Lakewood, OH Mercury Music Lounge#

7/10/2025 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall

7/11/2025 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry

7/12/2025 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club

7/14/2025 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819

7/15/2025 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Hell)

7/16/2025 - Nashville, TN - East Side Bowl

7/18/2025 - Chicago, IL - Reggies

7/19/2025 - Cadott, WI - Rock Fest*

7/20/2025 - Indianapolis, IN - Hi-Fi

7/21/2025 - Springfield, MO - The Riff

7/23/2025 - Dallas, TX - Trees

7/24/2025 - San Antonio, TX - The Rock Box

7/25/2025 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beer City Music Hall

7/26/2025 - Kansas City, MO - Warehouse On Broadway

7/27/2025 - St Louis, MO - Red Flag

Archers and Rivals only ^

No Of Virtue #

Archers only *

ARCHERS:

Nathanael Pulley - Vocals

Ben Koehler - Guitar

Oscar Porter - Bass/Vocals

Grayson Mesarosh - Drums

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LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE Release Final Single “Cadaver Synod”

April 25, 2025

Atlanta-based experimental post-hardcore band LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE unveils the third and final single from their forthcoming debut full-length, A Hole Beneath The Home We Shared. Titled “Cadaver Synod,” the track is available now alongside a striking music video and stands as the emotional and sonic centerpiece of the album.

Named after the infamous 9th-century trial of a dead pope, the song reflects on the decay of a relationship and the death of a life once imagined. Through layers of weaponized feedback, textural electronics, and brooding ambience, LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE casts aside conventional guitar and bass arrangements in favor of something far more raw and elemental

The song’s structure is a descent: from ghostly electronics and stark spoken-word passages to surging noise rock riffs and abrasive textures that push the band’s sonic palette further than ever before. As with previous singles “Night Wept” and “Proverbs 7:22,” “Cadaver Synod” continues to showcase the band’s fusion of emotional hardcore, blackened post-metal, and harsh noise — drawing influence from acts like CULT LEADER, OATHBREAKER, and PORTRAYAL OF GUILT.

Since forming in 2021, LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE has carved out a distinct identity within the underground with their chaotic live performances, immersive atmosphere, and unflinching lyrical depth. With this final single, the band is preparing listeners for the full weight of A Hole Beneath The Home We Shared, an album shaped by grief, guilt, and the ache of memory.

LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE is set to release their highly anticipated album, A Hole Beneath The Home We Shared, on May 30, 2025, through Terminus Hate City. This album, rich with the band's signature mix of screamo, black metal, and harsh noise, offers a profound narrative journey through personal trauma and existential angst. It features intense, emotive tracks that explore themes ranging from betrayal and loss to resilience and redemption, all framed within the context of religious and personal guilt. The album promises to be a cathartic experience for listeners, showcasing LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE's growth both as musicians and storytellers. With the production handled by Conner Ray and the masterful mixing of Simon Small, this release is poised to resonate deeply within the heavy music community, reaffirming the band's position at the forefront of the genre.

About LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE:

Formed in 2021 in Atlanta, GA, LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE is a dynamic band known for blending intense emotion with a broad spectrum of sounds from black metal to post-rock. The band comprises Andrew Spann on vocals, guitar, and electronics, Dennis Maganda on bass, Jonathan Balsamo on drums, and Jonathan Kemp on guitar and backing vocals.

From its inception, LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE has crafted a sound that defies simple categorization. Influenced by bands like CULT LEADER, PORTRAYAL OF GUILT, and OATHBREAKER, their music incorporates elements of harsh noise, samples, and death metal-inspired drumming, underpinned by a lyrical and vocal style reminiscent of 90's emotional hardcore. This eclectic mix is not just heard in their recordings but is an integral part of their electrifying live performances where the band aims for a visceral connection with their audience through intense movement and minimal on-stage banter.

Their discography reflects their evolution and willingness to explore deep emotional and sonic terrains, starting with their 2021 demo Various Raptures, followed by a split EP That Which Still Aches with LESS DEAD, and the critically acclaimed EP It Kindly Bent Around Me, released via Gallow Dance Records. Each release marks a step further into their exploration of sound and emotion, capturing the raw and often tumultuous essence of their experiences.

The band's commitment to their craft and their ability to resonate with fans has been evident through their growing presence on the live circuit, captivating performances at key festivals, and collaborations with other artists that push their creative boundaries even further.

LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE is:

Andrew Spann - Vocals, guitar, and electronics
Dennis Maganda - Bass
Jonathan Balsamo - Drums
Jonathan Kemp - Guitar and backing vocals

Connect with LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE:

Bandcamp: https://lowbeforethebreeze.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowBeforetheBreeze/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowbeforethebreeze/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/LowBefore
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-5JI9x2SgupzImfFHyisrw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G9igjWIvte4q261fJ2D0w
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/low-before-the-breeze/1604008979

SENNA Unleash Video for "Drunk Dial Anthem"

April 25, 2025

German metalcore band SENNA have dropped the video for their explosive new single "Drunk Dial Anthem," the latest taste of their debut album Stranger To Love, out May 23 via SharpTone Records.

"You never imagined a time without this person," the band shares about the song. "For reasons beyond your reach, they are not part of your life anymore, may it be through circumstances that life throws at you or the sudden realization that your personalities reshaped each other incompatible. 'Drunk Dial Anthem' captures the exact moment and feeling — something between loneliness, comfort, and obsession — where you just want to hear 'It's fine' by this very person."

Following the momentum of previous singles "High Note," "Rain," "Blackout," and "Hurricane," the new song "Drunk Dial Anthem" continues to showcase SENNA's knack for combining visceral energy with emotional depth. Each track brings listeners closer to the heart of Stranger To Love — a record that navigates the intricacies of identity, connection, and quiet transformation.

"Stranger To Love is a collection of anecdotes from our own personal lives," explains the band's very own Marcel. "These stories are not special in the sense that they are not extraordinary or unique to just us. They’re the kinds of experiences that happen quietly, in everyday moments... What makes these stories meaningful is not that they are special, but that they are real."

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SVEN GALI UNLEASH LIVE ALBUM RECORDED AT TORONTO’S LEGENDARY EL MOCAMBO

April 24, 2025

Canadian hard rock heavyweights Sven Gali have announced the release of a ferocious new live album, captured during their sold-out performance on Friday the 13th, September 2024, at the world-famous El Mocambo in Toronto. The record captures the band at full throttle in one of the most iconic rock venues on the planet — and it’s set to drop on another Friday the 13th: June 13, 2025.

With a history as loud as the amps that have powered it, The El Mocambo has hosted some of the most legendary names in rock: The Rolling Stones (who recorded their now-famous 1977 live set there), Stevie Ray Vaughan, U2, The Ramones, Blondie, Elvis Costello, and more. Sven Gali now joins that elite club with a performance that’s raw, unfiltered, and undeniably heavy.

"Recording at the El Mocambo was a full-circle moment for us," says frontman Dave Wanless. "The energy of the crowd, the history of the venue, and the rawness of the night are all captured in this album. It's a testament to our roots and our evolution."

The live album features a thunderous setlist focused on the band’s gold-certified 1992 self-titled debut, delivering full-throttle versions of the songs that made Sven Gali a household name on MuchMusic and beyond:

"Under the Influence" – 1993 MuchMusic Heavy Metal Video of the Year
"Love Don’t Live Here Anymore" – Top 10 Canadian single and #6 CanCon song of 1993
"Tie Dyed Skies" and "In My Garden" – fan favorites with iconic video rotation
Plus a searing live cover of Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades”.

Recorded live withDave Wanless (vocals), Andy Frank (guitar), Shawn Minden (bass), Sean Williamson (guitar),andDan Fila (drums), the album captures Sven Gali doing what they do best:delivering heavy music with zero compromise and total conviction.

As a special thank you to fans, every purchase or pre-sale of the new live album before June 30, 2025, will be automatically entered into a one-of-a-kind contest to win an official Sven Gali Gold Album Award — the real deal, issued by Music Canada, celebrating their 1992 self-titled record going gold. This isn’t a replica — it’s the same style of award that hangs in industry offices and band studios. One lucky fan is going to own a true piece of Canadian rock history.

Street Date: Friday the 13th, June 2025

Pre-orders, exclusive bundles, and additional details are available at:

In Canada: svengali.ca.
In US/Europe/Asia: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/sven-gali

ABOUT SVEN GALI

Formed in 1987, Sven Gali erupted onto Canada’s hard rock scene with the release of their 1992 self-titled debut — a gold record loaded with anthems, attitude, and arena-sized energy. With awards, chart-topping singles, and a legacy of crushing live shows under their belt, Sven Gali continues to fly the flag for no-nonsense, straight-up rock and roll.

Paradise Slaves (Ex-36 Crazyfists, Diecast) Share "Swim North" Lyric Video

April 24, 2025

PARADISE SLAVES, the brand new band featuring former members of 36 CRAZYFISTS and DIECAST, are inching closer to the May 2 release of their debut album With Hell In His Eyes via Spinefarm. Pre-order it here.

Today, they share the new single "Swim North."

Watch the lyric video below:

The track features guest vocals from Unearth's Trevor Phipps. A pit-splitting breakdown opens up to the sound of Phipps' unmistakable growl. Meanwhile, singer Brock Lindow counters with a melodic lyrical hook: "Swim north to escape / Swim north to erase."

"It's hard to escape who you are," Lindow states. "All of the isolation I grew up with in Alaska is bound to make its way into the lyrics. So, it's a song about finding victory through defeats and never giving in."

Paradise Slaves will be having a record release party at Gabes 252 in Westfield, Massachusetts on Saturday, June 7. Support will come from Byzantine and Hero and the Horror. Get tickets here.

The Boston-by-way-of-Anchorage quartet cements an uncanny union between aforementioned vocal powerhouse Lindow (36 Crazyfists), solo artist and guitarist Tyler Stroetzel, guitarist Jon Kita (Diecast), bassist Brad Horion (Diecast), and drummer Ryan Manning (Pentagram, Blitzkid).

Mutual admiration and respect sparked the initial flame for Paradise Slaves, yet their newly forged friendship lit up their chemistry as brightly as a pyre. That same energy surges through their full-length debut album.

As the story goes, Killswitch Engage guitarist Joel Stroetzel shot a text over to Lindow mid-pandemic. As it turned out, his younger brother Tyler was putting together a solo album, Dark Verses, Vol. 1, and wanted Lindow to sing on a track. Right away, the duo hit it off as collaborators and buddies.

Following the first song, they continued to write and record. Given his longstanding friendship with Brock, Kita naturally fit in and joined the fold followed by Horion and Manning. Jamming away, they nodded to formative inspirations such as Soundgarden and Alice In Chains twisted up with just the right amount of hardcore grit and heavy metal eloquence. In between, they performed alongside the likes of Killswitch Engage, Fit For An Autopsy, and more. Eventually, the group congregated at Tin Bridge Studios in Massachusetts in order to record.

"This band is something I didn't expect," admits Lindow. "After it fell in my lap, I was making new music with new people and we became brothers, and for that, I'm so grateful. When you get a gift like this, you need to put your best foot forward and have some fire. I definitely still have the same fire and love for making music as I always had and it manifests in Paradise Slaves."

ABOUT SPINEFARM:
Spinefarm represents some of the biggest and most important rock acts in the world. Founded in Finland in 1990, the label established itself as an independent powerhouse for successful European metal acts from Nightwish to Children Of Bodom. Acquired by UMG in 2002, Spinefarm Music Group is now home to a host of artists that reach millions of fans across the globe and showcases the very best in rock, punk, and metal. From massive metal names such as Bullet For My Valentine (with over 3 billion streams) to alt-rock legends Killing Joke and the breakout success of cultural phenom Sleep Token, Spinefarm's artists are — and always have been — true leaders in their chosen field. The roster also includes renowned names like Atreyu, Airbourne, Black Veil Brides, and While She Sleeps, as well as fast-rising young artists like Dayseeker, Dead Poet Society, Kid Kapichi, Deadlands, and Creeper. Spinefarm, now flanked by associated SMG labels Candlelight (Emperor, Ihsahn, Urne) and Snakefarm (Marty Stuart, Austin Meade, Mark Morton), has grown from its independent origins into a true global rock powerhouse.

…And Oceans Are Born Again on “Förnyelse i Tre Akter”

April 24, 2025

While they've always ebbed and flowed between different extremes over the course of the past 30 years, on their upcoming seventh album, ...and Oceans are surging onto the scene with their most expansive experiment in symphonic black metal. The Regeneration Itinerary melds black and death metal with symphonic, industrial and electronic elements, plus inspiration from Paulo Coelho's best-selling novel The Alchemist.

Blending the band’s avant-garde legacy with their raw intensity, the third single off their upcoming new album is inspired by theatrical transformation and existential revelation. “Förnyelse i Tre Akter” (“Renewal in Three Acts”) tells the tale of a reclusive performer who glimpses a new world beyond the stage—a powerful metaphor for shifting perspectives and inner awakening. As described by vocalist and lyricist Mathias Lillmåns, the song is “about seeing things in a different light, how to rearrange your perspective in three acts.”

The performance video for “Förnyelse i Tre Akter” will premiere on Black Metal Promotion's YouTube channel and can be seen below:

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

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“Förnyelse i Tre Akter” echoes the spirit of …and Oceans' early era while also injecting a sharper death metal edge, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-reaching. The song echoes the broader themes of duality and personal regeneration found throughout The Regeneration Itinerary.

"This is more in the vein of old 90’s …and Oceans", says guitarist Timo Kontio, "but this time I did some different riffing. Some say it's more in the death metal style, which might be true."

The performance video for “Förnyelse i Tre Akter” was filmed and edited 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

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Follow ...and Oceans:
Bandcamp: https://andoceans.bandcamp.com/
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ONSLAUGHT Drop Ferocious New Version Of 1989’s "In Search Of Sanity"

April 24, 2025

After turning heads with their crushing rendition of MOTÖRHEAD’s "Iron Fist," UK thrash legends ONSLAUGHT return with the second single from their upcoming double-album Origins Of Aggression, which is due out on May 23, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

This time it’s personal. "In Search of Sanity," a re-recorded version of the band's 1989 title track, explodes back to life in 2025 with a vengeance. Packed with towering riffs, mind-blowing solos, and vocal lines sharper than ever, this modern take breathes new fire into a thrash anthem - while keeping its roots raw and intact.

Guitarist and founding member Nige Rockett opens up about the song’s return: “This new recording of the title track from the album of the same name has completely blown me away... It’s like night and day compared to the original version. It’s common knowledge that I’ve never been a huge fan of the album overall. Don’t get me wrong - I love the songs, but at the time it just wasn’t an ONSLAUGHT album in terms of the production, vibe, and everything else that surrounded this particular release. It’s always been my dream to re-record the whole album and to finally make it sound like a real ONSLAUGHT record - the way it should have sounded the first time around. Here it is...! Tons of aggression and anger, a real heavy thrash song with all the necessary components. I hope you dig the new lease of life this track now has, as much as we do!”

Watch the video below:
Listen to the song: https://onslaught.rpm.link/insearchPR

Ahead of ONSLAUGHT’s massive new release, the quintet have recently kicked off their 2025 world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album Power From Hell.”

Info & Tickets: https://www.powerfromhell.com/site/live

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About ONSLAUGHT

ONSLAUGHT’s contribution to the thrash metal genre cannot be overstated: from their debut album Power From Hell [1985], which is being honoured with their new release, to their celebrated performances across the globe, they remain an untouchable force in the world of heavy metal. With over 40 years of history, the quintet have steadily continued to evolve, delivering relentless riffs and neck-breaking anthems, and cementing their place as pioneers of the British thrash scene.

ONSLAUGHT are:
David Garnett | vocals, guitars
Nige Rockett | guitars
Wayne Dorman | guitars
Jeff Williams | bass
James Perry | drums

More on ONSLAUGHT:
powerfromhell.com | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | RPM

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About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. RPM’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated and listen to "In Search Of Sanity [2025 Version]" along with other new tracks in the RPM New Releases playlist on Spotify. Subscribe here: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR.

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NATALIE BERGMAN ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, MY HOME IS NOT IN THIS WORLD, OUT JULY 18th ; LEAD SINGLE "GUNSLINGER" OUT NOW

April 24, 2025

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer Natalie Bergman announces her sophomore solo album, My Home Is Not In This World, out on July 18 via Third Man Records [Pre-Order/Save HERE ]. The project arrives with the release of the album’s lead single and cinematic video, “Gunslinger” a genre-bending desert anthem that introduces the album's spellbinding sonic palette.

Bergman’s solo work and debut album Mercy received widespread critical acclaim and acknowledgement from the likes of NPR and Rolling Stone. With My Home Is Not In This World, she steps further into her own mythology, one that feels both grounded in lived experience and elevated by an otherworldly grace.As she continues to evolve, Natalie Bergman is ready to move hearts, shake spirits, and remind us all where home truly lies.

“GUNSLINGER” is available here .