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Ashley McBryde Delivers Highly Anticipated THE DEVIL I KNOW

September 10, 2023

With three nominations from the Country Music Association, including her fourth consecutive nod for Female Vocalist of the Year and third-for-three Album of the Year nominations, GRAMMY winner and Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde releases The Devil I Know via Warner Music Nashville, featuring 11 tracks all cowritten by the Arkansas native. Listen to the album HERE.

“We can’t wait for you to dig into these songs that found a home on The Devil I Know,” shares McBryde. “Every decision that went into it had to pass a gut check, and I’m proud to say this entire record does just that. Thanks for coming along with us on this journey – we’re so glad you’re here.”

Named as one of the most highly anticipated albums by both Los Angeles Times and Vulture, with the former calling her “one of Nashville’s most reliable and sophisticated songwriters,” The Devil I Know finds McBryde honing her calling card even further, as American Songwriter boasts, “Her lyrics can be heartrendingly tender one song, then unflinchingly biting the next.”

“More ruminative than crazed, the Saddle, Arkansas-born ragged rock/country songwriter delivers an exhale of acceptance that the chase is as much the reward as superstardom. Rather than raging against what’s not happening, she delivers a clear-eyed celebration of how alive being in the moment feels,” shares HITS, as Garden & Gun notes, “The Devil I Know…could—and should—catapult her from being one of Music City’s favorite songwriters to its newest arena headliner. The album’s songs are infectious and assured.”

Lead single “Light On In The Kitchen” continues to climb the charts in the top 25 while earning a nomination for CMA Music Video of the Year. Directed by Reid Long and captured in a single take, American Songwriter observes, “Ashley McBryde showcases her storytelling soul,” while Rolling Stone praises of the track, “it’s a delicate ballad that feels ready for radio and the Grand Ole Opry stage but comes with mountains of good advice,” landing on their all-genre “The Best Songs of 2023 So Far.”

Opening track “Made For This” contains “hard-edged truths about the brutality of the life of a touring musician,” shares Billboard, and “Learned To Lie” earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s “The 20 Best Country Songs of 2023 So Far,” noting “McBryde tracks the lineage of an inveterate liar with clinical precision…her sneakily brilliant writing will floor you by song’s end.”

Recognized by Vulture as one of “The Best Songs of 2023 (So Far),” title track “The Devil I Know” is “the latest reminder of how special a mainstream country star McBryde is,” and asserts “McBryde still hasn’t lost her edge, showing off the country-rock chops that, if this industry were fair, would lead her to play this song in arenas just like fellow mavericks Chris Stapleton and Eric Church.”

Written with Trick Savage and Lainey Wilson, “Cool Little Bars” is a “wonderful ode to the dirty little dives we love,” sums up MusicRow, praising, “As if her singing and the songwriting weren’t brilliant enough, this has the most marvelous, crunchy, rocking-acoustic track on God’s green earth.”

With two wins and 15 career nominations from the Country Music Association, McBryde is also up for Album of the Year for Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, produced by John Osborne. A collaborative effort, the project features performances from Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Aaron Raitiere, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammackand Benjy Davis and earned a title as one of the best albums of the year from NPR (the only country album), Rolling Stone (all-genre and Country), Billboard (all-genre and Country), Variety and Stereogum, among many more.

McBryde is currently on the road with headlining and festival stops, including a date at the Grand Ole Opry on September 23 followed by Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, Tenn. on September 24, before embarking on The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat in October. For a full list of dates and to purchase tickets, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.

About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. Upon its release, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville garnered applause from The New York Times, NPR, Variety, Vulture, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Billboard and Stereogum, among many more. With 11 songs all co-written by the Arkansas native, The Devil I Know is available now, featuring chart-climbing lead single “Light On In The Kitchen.” McBryde is currently on the road this summer and fall and recently announced new shows through the winter with The Devil I Know TourPresented by Ariat. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

CRYPTOPSY UNLEASH DEATH METAL BEHEMOTH, AS GOMORRAH BURNS, OUT NOW

September 10, 2023

The wait is over…Canadian extreme-metal legends CRYPTOPSY have unleashed their massively-anticipated, catastrophic new album, As Gomorrah Burns, today with Nuclear Blast Records. The tech-death masters’ 8th album, and first full-length in over a decade, arrives with a throat-punch of brutality as witnessed on singles like ‘Flayed The Swine’ and ‘In Abeyance.’

Now fully revealed, As Gomorrah Burns seethes with barbaric savagery over the course of 8 vicious songs. Pure, unrelenting death metal made with no constraints or contritions orchestrated around a concept pitting the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah against the modern-day Internet, both being origins invention and a cesspool of exploitation. The stories told on the record are based on real-life incidences—online stalkers, cults, misinformation, isolation, and intimidation—but ornamented deviously to enhance their potency.

Today, CRYPTOPSY has revealed a lyric video for their song ‘Godless Deceiver,’ which takes listeners on a horrific tale of severe violence.

Vocalist Matt McGachy says of the song:

“The lyrics of ‘Godless Deceiver’ are extremely vulgar and disgusting. As I was doing research for the album, I came across the story of Fabiane Maria de Jesus. A 33 year old woman from Guarujá, Brazil, which is a city outside of São Paulo.

She was brutally murdered by a mob of people that thought she was responsible of kidnappings in the area, following a Facebook post by a local news outlet. The newspaper reported that a woman had been seen abducting children, and many believed her motivation was witchcraft. A sketch of the woman the news outlet claimed was a child abductor was included with the alert, and resembled the victim. It turns out in the end that she was innocent. This group of vigilantes killed her for no reason whatsoever. It really brings into light the importance of never trusting what you see, read or hear about on the internet.

I decided to write the lyrics from the mobs perspective, which is why they are simplistic. Brutal lyrics about an extremely violent act. The mob never questions if they are doing the right thing, they just acted in unison.

It is one of the nastiest song I have ever written.”

Stream 'Godless Deceiver’ and purchase As Gomorrah Burns: https://Cryptopsy.bfan.link/as-gomorrah-burns.ema

‘Godless Deceiver’ Lyric Video:

CRYPTOPSY is currently slaying audiences on the “Carnival of Death” on tour with special guests ABYSMAL DAWN, HATE and VISCERAL DISGORGE. Tickets are available now at https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2941-cryptopsy.

CRYPTOPSY Tour Dates:

09.08. US. Brooklyn, NY - Meadows

09.09. US. Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz

09.10. US. Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground

09.11. US. Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell)

09.12. US. Tampa, FL - The Brass Mug

09.14. US. Houston, TX - Scout Bar

09.15. US. Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live

09.16. US. Dallas, TX - TBC

09.17. US. Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad

09.18. US. Las Vegas, NV - Backstage Bar

09.19. US. Mesa, AZ - Nile Underground

09.20. US. San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

09.21. US. Los Angeles, CA - 1720

09.22. US. San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge

09.23. US. Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading

09.24. US. Portland, OR - Dante’s

09.25. US. Seattle, WA - El Corazon

09.26. CA. Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater

09.27. US. Boise, ID - The Shredder

09.29. US. Denver, CO - HQ

09.30. US. Lincoln, NE - Cosmic Eye Live

10.01. US. Joliet, IL - The Forge

10.02. US. Grand Rapids, MI - The Pyramid Scheme

10.03. CA. Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace

10.04. CA. Kingston, ON - Overtime Sports Bar

10.05. CA. Quebec City, QC - La Source De La Martiniere

10.06. CA. Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques

About CRYPTOPSY:

Death metal juggernaut Cryptopsy return to pummel our collective senses anew with their new album, As Gomorrah Burns. Their first for Nuclear Blast, the Montreal-based quartet—featuring founding member/drummer Flo Mounier, guitarist Christian Donaldson, vocalist Matt McGachy, and bassist Olivier “Oli” Pinard—advance their signature Northern power as they celebrate 30-plus years of extremity. The merciless blasts of ‘Lascivious Undivine’ and ‘Flayed the Swine’ offer Cryptopsy at their most intense and maniacal, while ‘In Abeyance’ and ‘The Righteous Lost’ groove savagely. As Gomorrah Burns underscores the animus of fan-favorite None So Vile (1996) and the meticulous technicality of And Then You’ll Beg (2000) with a strikingly sinister vibe.

Formed in 1992, Cryptopsy has released eight full-lengths—counting As Gomorrah Burns—to date. Out of the gate, the Quebecers set new standards in death metal with their no-compromise attack and next-level musicality. Debut album, Blasphemy Made Flesh, shell-shocked all that encountered it, as follow-ups None So Vile, Whisper Supremacy (1998), and Once Was Not (2005) positioned the Canadians as apex predators. Throughout their storied career, the group embarked on high-profile tours, such as the inaugural Death Across America tour in 1998, the Summer Slaughter Tour in 2008, and the Devastation on the Nation tour in 2017. To date, they’ve performed over 1,000 shows across 47 countries. The release of As Gomorrah Burns on Nuclear Blast re-positions Cryptopsy for yet another reign of death metal domination.

As Gomorrah Burns isn’t merely the follow-up to EPs The Book of Suffering - Tome I (2015) and The Book of Suffering - Tome II (2018). It’s another beast entirely. Crafted over two years during the pandemic, the initial sessions took place in a cabin in the forests of Quebec. McGachy calls the horror-like backdrop “surreal,” but, as with everything Cryptopsy, the songwriting process was expectedly arduous. Donaldson was the primary motivator behind As Gomorrah Burns. The guitarist and producer served as taskmaster and advocate, grinding out of his bandmates in McGachy, Mounier, and Pinard eight slabs of unadulterated barbarity. If Cryptopsy were formidable before As Gomorrah Burns, they’re absolutely monstrous now.

Conceptually, As Gomorrah Burns pits the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah against the modern-day Internet. McGachy’s idea was to show how it’s both the birthplace of invention and a cesspool of exploitation. The stories are based on real-life incidences—online stalkers, cults, misinformation, isolation, and intimidation—but ornamented deviously to enhance their potency. Cryptopsy commissioned Italian artist Paolo Girardi (Power Trip, Temple of Void) to complement the old-world lyrical themes. If Renaissance masters Hieronymus Bosch and El Greco were thrust into McGachy’s modern mind, the stunning cover of As Gomorrah Burns would be the outcome.

As with The Unspoken King (2008) and the self-titled (2012), Cryptopsy enlisted their bandmate Donaldson to helm the production, mixing, and mastering of As Gomorrah Burns. Dom Grimard, of Ion Dissonance fame, also came into the production fold. McGachy says the time in the studio took much longer than anticipated, but with Donaldson directing and everyone finally in the same room again post-pandemic, Cryptopsy were able to capture newfound vigor (and velocity) on As Gomorrah Burns. Tracks such as ‘Godless Deceiver,’ ‘Ill Ender,’ and ‘Praise the Filth’ demonstrate Donaldson’s death metal mastery.

Aggressive to a fault yet thoughtful in its entirety, As Gomorrah Burns—with songs such as ‘In Abeyance,’ ‘Flayed the Swine,’ and ‘Lascivious Undivine’—pierces mundanity thoroughly and relentlessly. This is no-quarters death metal, the kind our bellicose world needed and only Cryptopsy could deliver.

“We are back,” says McGachy. “I want our fans to know we’re more than a legacy band. Yes, we have had massive cult favorite albums—like None So Vile—but we are creating modern and relevant extreme music 30 years later. We’re so proud of As Gomorrah Burns, and we can’t wait for you to hear it!”

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Naeon Teardrops - debut album 'Testimony' OUT NOW

September 10, 2023

N∆EON TE∆RDROPS is a new artist alias from Norwegian techno and electronica veteran Per Martinsen, mostly known under his Norwegian Grammy-awarded guise MENTAL OVERDRIVE.
Stepping out of his familiar instrumental electronic productions and into vocal-based songwriting, N∆EON TE∆RDROPS explore influences of the synthpop and darkwave of his formative years, while aiming to put these influences into a more contemporary context.
The music of N∆EON TE∆RDROPS was born out of his writing project PYRAMIDS ON THE MOON – a fictional autobiography in three parts where he explores three alternative timelines of his own life, and where each of his three imagined personalities create music under different artist aliases.
N∆EON TE∆RDROPS released the single AMNESIACS in 2021, reaching no 8 in the Deutsche Alternative Charts, followed by SHADOWSISTER in 2022, which reached no 12 in the same chart.
The latest two singles, WATERS RISING and OUTBOUND, released in March and May 2023, both entered the DAC chart and also stayed the maximum of 10 weeks in the Indie Disko Top 40 chart, peaking at no 20 and no 21 respectively.
The debut album TESTIMONY is now ready for release, and contains 10 tracks that catch up on the influences of thirty years of electronic music, flirting with alternative electropop, echoes of eighties darkwave, breakbeat-fuelled nineties power-ballads and noughties electronica – all brought to life with a 2023 twist.
TESTIMONY will be released through Love OD Communications on September 8th 2023, and will also be available on vinyl and CD through Apollon Records.
PYRAMIDS ON THE MOON is still an ongoing project. The most recent texts are exclusive to those supporting the project on Patreon, and the tale is also rolled out as an “NFT-story” on objkt.com, with text excerpts, AI-processed photographs and music from the three characters minted as NFT’s in limited numbers.
Contact Love OD Communications for bookings, interviews or additional artist info.

Press quotes on the single WATERS RISING:

“Per Martinsen’s otherworldly alter ego unveils sonic tapestries that resonate with the heart, transcending the boundaries of space and time, and bear witness to a dimension awash in emotion and introspection…” (POSTPUNK.COM)
“Naeon Teardrops’ veteran creator, Per Martinsen, has clearly put a lot of effort into crafting a unique sonic landscape that is both captivating and somber. The song’s powerful and emotive nature make it an excellent choice for fans of dark wave and synth pop who want to explore the more melancholic side of the genre.”(ELECTROZOMBIES)
Press quotes on the debut single AMNESIACS:

“AMNESIACS by NΔEON TEΔRDROPS is already one #futurepop legend.”
(WHITE LIGHT/WHITE HEAT)

“N∆EON TE∆RDROPS delivers in their debut. What they bring is a neat little darkwave and synthpop combo wrapped in depressing and cold, yet warming synthesizers.”
(BRUTAL RESONANCE)

Manchester's Harry Stafford (Inca Babies) & North Carolina's Marco Butcher present 'We Are The Perilous Men' LP

September 10, 2023

"Unapologetically weaving their way through varied genres, Stafford and Butcher’s bluesy story-based music is raw around the edges, while sucking you willingly inside – a sonic diamond in the rough, so to speak" ~ The Spill Magazine

"The symmetry between the two artists is remarkable... refreshing, meshing the grit of blues with an urban thematic. This is dirty but agreeable... Goes down smooth like a good shot of bourbon" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Raucous and unapologetically gritty... a sonic experience that is both nostalgic and fresh... exudes a captivating rawness from the very beginning" ~ Skylight Magazine

Manchester underground music icon Harry Stafford, perhaps best known as the frontman and founder of groundbreaking post-punk band Inca Babies, and US-based trash blues guitarist Marco Butcher present their new album 'We Are The Perilous Men', released via Black Lagoon Records.

Following the resounding triumph of their 'Bone Architecture' album in 2021, the duo present the second chapter of this exploration, upholding their lockdown-inspired tradition of sending ideas back and forth between North Carolina and Manchester. Creating this album unconsciously - perhaps even telepathically - their musical connection has ignited this album with an infectious energy and spirit.

"When we decided to release the album back in January, we had to decide on ten tracks (now eleven) out of a possible twenty. We agonised long and hard, but it was actually quite a satisfying endeavour because we were unaware just how many great tracks we had and that, if we kept this up, there must surely be another album in a couple of years, but that we’ll probably have to choose ten out of a possible forty tracks by then," says Harry Stafford.

"This was also a moment we both realised that we had had such a great time working together on these tracks, which had now effortlessly merged into the great album, so we spent at least an hour feeling very pleased with ourselves."

In the lead-up to the album, the duo released the diabolical and swampy post-punk single 'The Rules of the House' and the lead track 'Walk Among The Spectres', which explores our own fragile mortality, with a video filmed in the expansive Southern Cemetery in Didsbury South Manchester, dating back to 1700 and used throughout the Victorian era. Now a public park, people are invited to wander among the tombstones... to literally Walk among the Spectres.

'We Are The Perilous Men' LP / Bandcamp https://harrystafford.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-the-perilous-men

Based in North Carolina, Brazil-raised trash blues guitarist Marco Butcher (Jam Messengers, Jesus and the Groupies) provides a solid backbeat, jumping with a frenetic rhythm. This foundation ranges from a mess of blues to a stumbling electro beat with Dwayne Eddie funeral guitar. His forays into dance and Hiphop see him mess with the rhythmic DNA, often inspiring the creation of a new dance shuffle at will.

"I really like the fact the that we left behind all those rock music school rules and jumped into this new world of freedom and ideas, which could take us anywhere as long as we both are having a good time with it. So I guess I would say that the experimental part of it is my fave,” says Marco Butcher.

"I try to not overthink music as much as possible. For me, being able to play it and having fun with it is the paycheck already!"

As of September 8, 'We Are The Perilous Men' is available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. This album will be available on black vinyl, as well as digitally.

CREDITS
Harry Stafford - vocals, piano, organ, wah wah guitar, jazz flute, synth
Marco Butcher - drums, percussion, guitars, sequencers, bass, keyboards
Tex Napalm - Drones and loops
Produced and Mastered by Marco Butcher at Boombox Studio
Catalogue no. BLRLP0057
Video for 'Rules of the House' directed by Harry Stafford Cinematography by Marco Butcher and Jonny Stafford
Video for 'Walk Among The Spectres' directed by Harry Stafford
Cinematography by J.P. Conway
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS - release new album 'Kings Of The Asylum' + video for 'Strike The Match'

September 3, 2023

Today PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS release their third album Kings Of The Asylum via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate the release the band have unveiled a vibrant new live video for the track 'Strike The Match'.

The band comments "We are very happy to finally reveal our third album “Kings Of The Asylum” and the first with new vocalist Joel Peters is out now! We had great fun filming the music video for our new single “Strike The Match” with our Bastard Crew Fan Club at our favorite rock club, Fuel in Cardiff. Play it loud and proud!"

Watch the video for 'Strike The Match' below.

Purchase Kings Of The Asylum on various formats and stream the album now at: https://PCATBS.bfan.link/kings-of-the-asylum.ema

In case you missed it, check out the video for the first single from Kings Of The Asylum, titled 'Schizophrenia' here: https://youtu.be/xXqDHikteSE

You can also watch the video for second single 'Hammer And Dance'here: https://youtu.be/LgRtd1vpffI?si=l79n9ExkyfvP8jPD

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS is

Phil Campbell – Guitars
Todd Campbell – Guitars
Tyla Campbell – Bass
Dane Campbell – Drums
Joel Peters - Vocals

H.E.A.T Release New LP "Extra Force

September 3, 2023

Today, H.E.A.T release their new and strictly limited LP Extra Force. Following the resounding success of their 2022 album Force Majeure, this latest offering from the band once more takes us on a ride through the realm of pure rock energy. Extra Force is a testament to H.E.A.T's unwavering commitment to delivering powerful melodies, adrenaline-pumping riffs, and an unmistakable '80s hard rock vibe.

Listen to the new LP here.

One of the highlights of Extra Force is the inclusion of two new studio tracks that became instant classics after released as singles earlier this year: The empowering anthem "Freedom" resonates with everyone seeking an adrenaline rush. "Will You Be" shows H.E.A.T's versatility, delivering a rock ballad in its purest form.

Last year marked the return of original singer Kenny Leckremo to the band. Extra Force features tracks that were previously sung by Erik Grönwall, now reimagined with Kenny's distinctive vocals – giving the fans a chance to experience H.E.A.T classics in a new light.

For those who have witnessed H.E.A.T's electrifying live performances, Extra Force offers a special treat. The album includes tracks that were recorded live in 2022, capturing the contagious energy and unmatched stage presence that have become synonymous with the band's name. And for those who have not yet witnessed this powerhouse of a band... do yourself good and catch H.E.A.T live in Europe 2023.

REPENTANCE Release Sophomore Album "The Process of Human Demise"; Out Now on Noble Demon!

September 2, 2023

Chicago, Illinois-based metallers REPENTANCE have released their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Process of Human Demise, today via Noble Demon. Listeners can expect an album that combines aggressive riffs, powerful vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics, creating a captivating musical journey through the depths of human emotions and the struggles of existence. Produced by Alex Lackner at Accelerated Sound (with mix/master by Chris Collier at CMC21 Productions), the record's pristine production quality perfectly captures the band's raw energy and intensity.

The Process Of Human Demise features 12 brand new tracks showcasing REPENTANCE at their strongest yet - With guest contributions from the likes of TRIVIUM's Corey Beaulieu and FEAR FACTORY's Milo Silvestro, the band's latest offering has become a relentless and intense maelstrom that will sweep you along and an album not to be missed in 2023!

"Repentance has the nineties in its blood, grooving and thrashing like PANTERA or even DEVILDRIVER in their glory days!"

Powermetal.de

"An album that every fan of TRIVIUM or DEVILDRIVER should listen to!"

Hellfire Magazin

"The Process of Human Demise paints Repentance as an up and coming winner in the modern metal arena!

Dead Rhetoric

Founder and guitarist Shaun Glass on "Down In The Water": "Definitely one of my personal fave songs off the new album! This song oddly enough was one of the first tracks demoed in the early stages and had been changed a few times til we finally got it to where it is now. It has such powerful driving feel & hooks the listener instantly."

The Process of Human Demise is out NOW on Noble Demon and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION

Repentance are:
Adam Gilley – Vocals
Shaun Glass – Guitar
Eric Burns – Guitar
Eric Karol – Bass
Brandon White – Drums

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CAVO Releases New EP "The Shakes" via TLG/INgrooves

September 2, 2023

CAVO released The Shakes EP to all major platforms via TLG/INgrooves today, September 1, 2023. When asked about The Shakes EP, Andy Herrin says, “A lot of these songs for The Shakes EP had been sitting unfinished for a few years. We were writing like crazy back then and it’s been amazing finally getting these songs finished and giving them a proper release. Kinda feels like the story of this certain time period of CAVO has finally been told.”

The final song to be released from the EP is titled "Feel The Same." Casey Walker says, "This song was really important to me. It’s basically a letter to my younger self. Growing up and getting the chance to look back in reflection is such a powerful gift. It’s kind of a reminder going forward that every moment and choice brings it’s own consequences and rewards. This song is really a reminder to myself that every choice, good or bad, has lead me to this point in my life, and now that I have kids who are starting to make choices for themselves, I just want to remind myself to create an environment where they are free and safe to succeed or fail, and I’ll love them either way no matter what."

Stream/Download The Shakes EP

WATCH Feel the Same - CAVO - Official Lyric Video below.

The creative force of Rock/Alternative from St. Louis is still creating and releasing new music. Humble beginnings to major label success to where they are now seems like a whirlwind but a lot of bands find themselves in these spaces. Bassist Brian Smith says “We are still a band releasing music we want to release and we hope people dig what we are doing”. Drummer Andy Herrin adds, “Every EP or record we do won’t be like one previously released and we have a lot of music to share and create." “The great thing about the four of us in Cavo is that we’ve always been fully committed to this band,” explains bassist Brian Smith. “Even if we haven’t been in a spotlight for a bit and we have other projects going on, our bond is as tight as ever, and we’ve never stopped releasing music. We love writing together, playing together and just being together as friends, and that’s why we’ve been able to keep going together as long as we have.”

Cavo has teamed up with independent distributor TLG/INgrooves to expose all of these new crafted songs to a broader global audience. The band has released several songs from the first of 6 planned EPs, 3 original and 3 cover EPs. The first original EP is titled The Shakes with songs “Not Over You”, "Dizzy" and the self-titled track “The Shakes” being released on September 1st and “Synchronicity II” and “Drive” from the bands CAVO Covers vol.1. to be released on August 4th. Casey states “We are almost finished with our second original EP and after that we start work on the second covers EP." "It’s just a really cool creative thing we have here and we are really excited to share what we are doing with everyone,” adds Chris.

It's safe to say the CAVO boys are simply writing and recording new material and plan to release tons of new music in 2023 and for unforeseeable future!

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Return to Dust Release "The Black Road" EP & Drop New Video For "Cellophone"

September 2, 2023

The Los Angeles-based grunge trio, Return to Dust, have today released their latest single, "Cellophane" taken off their debut EP, "The Black Road" via Jim Kaufman Productions. Fans can listen to the full EP HERE, and watch the brand new video below.

WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:

"Return To Dust veer into entirely distinct sonic territories... one likely pivotal for long-term success.

Overall: 90/100”

Unsung Melody

"The band throws a new twist on 90s-sounding riffs bringing the listener back in time. The groovy guitar with dark themes in the lyrics holds over every song on the EP."

Keynote Music Collective

""“Black Road” is the perfect vehicle for Return to Dust to showcase their remarkable cinematic approach. This is a band with a stupendous future."

My Amp Music

""Combined with formidable talent and unmatched dedication, Return to Dust are ready to truly hit the ground running with their debut EP, “The Black Road,""

Interview Under Fire

Return to Dust have taken over listeners' Spotify Release Radar's and Discover Weekly's, all ahead of the release of their debut EP. The band have also been featured on Loudwire's Weekly Wire and Spotify's All New Rock, and independent playlists such as Prelude Press' "Music That Doesn't Suck", CHARM Music Magazine's "New Music Friday", NAS 101's "New Artist Spotlight", Get Rocked's "Best New Music", and more.

After racking up over 2 million TikTok views within a weekend, see HERE, the band's fan base has skyrocketed. The TIkTok featuring the band's single, "Belly Up" swiftly impacted the band's trajectory - nearly a million streams, 70K Spotify Monthly Listeners, and you can now catch over 70,000 fans across all socials waiting for their next glimpse of Return to Dust.

Still on the high of selling out the Viper Room at the EP release show, the band's previous single, "Losing Faith" even earned a stamp of approval from rock's very own, Allison Hagendorf, as it was featured on episode of her podcast's Sound Advice. The trio are continuing to catch fire, as none other than Matt Pinfield tagged in and showcased the band on KLOS' "New And Approved". With the success of their debut EP and the demand for a video of the fan-favorite track, it's no surprise that Return to Dust are returning with more cinematic content.

Speaking on today's single release, the band shares:

"Cellophane is about fabrication. Whether it’s you trying to be someone you’re not or someone portraying you falsely, there is always a truth somewhere below the plastic.

The video highlights feelings of entrapment whether it’s fighting heavy chains under water or more extreme examples like an entire bedroom being covered in cellophane."

Sharing insight as the director of the "Cellophane" video, Matt Akana continues:

"We all pushed ourselves far out of our comfort zones to create the best visual we’ve made. The track has such depth and darkness to it that we wanted to reflect that on the screen as well as channel feelings of discomfort, hopelessness and rage in the viewers. We really leaned into visually representing the lyrics on screen and created an underwater world of darkness, rooms wrapped in plastic and bloody hearts."

Return to Dust, who are heavily inspired by the legendary Alice In Chains, have already cultivated a reputation in the local Los Angeles music scene before the release of their debut EP, "The Black Road" produced by none other than Jim Kaufman (Everclear, Danny Worsnop, Night Riots, Helmet). With their remarkable cinematic approach, the rock trio are on track for an unforgettable year of touring and new music. Be sure to stay tuned for more Return to Dust news coming soon.

Southern California fans also have the chance to see Return to Dust at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA on Saturday, September 2nd.

Return to Dust will opening for fellow rock trio, Aurora View, at their deluxe EP release show.

Fans can purchase tickets in advance HERE. Use the code "RETURNTODUST" for $5 off.

Don't miss your chance to see the band live this Saturday!

ABOUT RETURN TO DUST

Los Angeles based alternative/grunge rock trio Return to Dust (Matty Joseph, Graham Stanush, Sebastian Gonzalez) has already scripted a karmic saga that traverses decades, pays homage to the past, and plants its roots firmly in the future. Listening within their sonic universe is like time-traveling to the halcyon days of the '90s grunge era. Their sound, influenced by heavyweights of the time, reverberates with the echoes of Deftones, Alice In Chains, and the soul of Nirvana — but, their brilliance doesn't stop there. The band draws inspiration from a diverse palette, blending in bits from bands like The Cure, Metallica, and Cage The Elephant, molding them into their own unique musical tapestry.

Return to Dust breathes life into a sound that feels both genuine and tailor-made to encapsulate the essence of a bygone era, leaving fans awash in nostalgia. Yet, it's not merely a mimicry of the past; instead, it's a fusion of the old and the new — an alchemy that conjures a sound distinctly their own. At the core are alluring bass lines (Stanush), gritty guitar riffs (Gonzalez, Joseph) and dual lead vocals (Joseph, Stanush) that harmonize and intertwine, weaving an ethereal soundscape that resonates with raw emotion and unyielding energy. It's a moody concoction that pays homage to an iconic era while fearlessly exploring uncharted territories. Return to Dust beckons audiences into their world, where the past and present converge, igniting a fervor that keeps the flames of grunge alive.

Return to Dust found its meteoric rise propelled by a chance encounter with none other than the illustrious producer Jim Kaufman (Helmet, Everclear, Night Riots). Under Kaufman's mentorship, the band's raw talent began to soar. During the darkest days of the pandemic, when the world stood still, Return to Dust seized the opportunity to channel their collective energy into crafting something profound. The result was their debut EP, a mesmerizing creation titled ‘The Black Road.’ It was a labor of love and dedication that not only transcended the barriers of personal growth, but also etched the band's name into the future of rock.

Return to Dust

Matty Joseph - Vocals & Guitar

Graham Stanush - Vocals & Bass

Sebastian Gonzalez - Guitar

Chordophone collective Lusitanian Ghosts release upbeat 'September' single ahead of new 'Lusitanian Ghosts III' album

September 1, 2023

"Magnetic appeal... creating a broader cultural and sonic arsenal, while maintaining a buoyancy that takes the listener on a fantastic ride from start to finish" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Lusitanian Ghosts impressively channel tools of the past to create a beautiful sonic vision. Innovative in their use of traditional instruments to make modern pop-rock, this music is upbeat, quirky, feels familiar and is catchy as hell" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Highly melodic and sonically great... a pertinent, contemporary collection of songs that is full of dignity" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

Trans-Atlantic alternative neo-folk collective Lusitanian Ghosts presents their new single 'September', heralding the release of the third long-player 'Lusitanian Ghosts III' from this Portuguese-Canadian-Swedish chordophone collective (out September 15 via European Phonographic).

Recorded and mixed at Clouds Hill Studios in Hamburg by Sebastian Muxfeldt (Elbow, Peter Doherty, Teenage Fanclub), the single (like the coming album) will be released in both stereo and mono versions. Earlier, the band previewed the singles 'The Long Train', 'Shameless' and 'Got Enough'.

Founded by Neil Leyton and Micke Ghost (a.k.a. Mikael Lundin), Lusitanian Ghosts is a Portuguese-Canadian-Swedish project reviving lost instruments and presenting ancient sounds in the 21st Century. Re-casting these heritage folk violas into rock n roll songs, the European artist collective writes from a socio-political perspective on building a better world, creating songs for the heart and mind, recording on analogue tape and releasing moving music on vinyl.

Together with João Sousa, Abel Beja (from Primitive Reason), ToZé Bexiga (from Raia) and Jan-Eric Olsson, Lusitanian Ghosts plays traditional Portuguese chordophone instruments, ancient regional guitars (Amarantina, Beiroa, Campaniça, Braguesa, Toeira, Terceirense). These instruments, once on the verge of extinction, are the real "Lusitanian Ghosts" (Lusitania being an ancient Celtic tribe in what would become the central territory of Portugal).

'Lusitanian Ghosts' digital order https://lusitanianghosts.bandcamp.com/album/lusitanian-ghosts-iii

'September' evokes the Portuguese emotion of "saudade" - a happy-sad longing or yearning, a certain condition of the heart and soul. Here, Lusitanian Ghosts bring to the fore the Portuguese folk chordophone violas Amarantina, Campaniça and Terceirense, skilfully played by Michael Lundin, ToZé Bexiga and Abel Beja respectively.

ToZé's viola Campaniça, from the Portuguese heartland of Alentejo, also gets a processed treatment on this track, belying the fact that Lusitanian Ghosts make music with absolutely no guitars - just chordophones, bass and drums. Althought a brand new rock n roll alt-folk sub-genre, these songs feel warmly familiar.

"Musically, this one started out with an old bassline that I’d been toying around with for years but never got anywhere with. When I read Neil's lyrics that riff came to mind and we used it for the song originally. As it turned out, Janne came up with a much better bassline so my old one is still lying around waiting to be used in a future song. We couldn’t really decide if this was supposed to be a fast or a slow song, the chorus worked well both fast and slow so we just slowed it down in the ending so we got both. It turned out very well. A catchy little tune with ToZé on his baddest Pearl Thompson behaviour," says Micke Ghost.

Neil Leyton adds, "To me, September was always the most intense month of each year during my formative years... spending Summers on the beach in Portugal, then flying back to Canada for school... this song is about some of those intense childhood and growing up memories, both the good ones as well as the not so good ones... growing up is hard, but then you're an adult and you totally miss it, haha. This is also the perfect song to really introduce the wide breadth of emotions that are coming up on the rest of the Lusitanian Ghosts III album... coming, you guessed it, September 15th!"

'September' is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Lusitanian Ghosts III' album will be released on September 15. It can be pre-ordered digitally via Bandcamp and also on vinyl, with both mono version and stereo version available.

SINGLE CREDITS
Neil Leyton - vocals
Mikael Lundin aka Micke Ghost - vocals and Viola Amarantina
João Sousa - drums and Adufe
Abel Beja - viola Terceira and backing vocals
António “ToZé” Bexiga - Viola Campaniça
Janne Olsson - bass and Viola Beirão
Published by Lusitanian Music Publishing
Written and Produced by Neil Leyton and Mikael Lundin
Recorded at Clouds Hill Studios, Hamburg
Engineered and Mixed by Sebastian Muxfeldt
Assisted by Schulie Pieper
Mastered by Chris von Rautenkranz at SoundGarden Hamburg
Album cover painting 'Hamnen' (The Harbour) by Yngve Forsberg
Album cover art photography by Swedish photographer Stina Wigg
'September' lyric video created by LyricFind (Toronto)

Portland indie pop artist BERKLEY releases debut 'Pueblo' album, revisiting the good, the bad and the ugly

August 30, 2023

"Equal parts catchy and groovy... recalls the carefully manufactured hits of pop kingpin Beck and songwriting savants Miike Snow. Shimmering synths envelop the listener like a warm bath.. a melodious electric guitar floats atop in the form of a rock-tinged bass line" ~ Dallas Observer

“Earnest and immediate pop-rock with shades of Americana and ’70s Laurel Canyon rock & roll" ~ Bandcamp Daily

"Intimate, catchy and approachable, not to mention lyrically sound and candid - listening to this collection of tracks feels like wandering the sonic halls of the artist’s own personal history... happy to take this stroll through his timeline" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Superb. Here we have a super-catchy melody, a high feel-good factor, impeccable delivery and production. Fans of Ben Folds, Ethan Gold and Ben Kweller should take note" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

Portland indie pop artist Berkley releases the full-length debut 'Pueblo' album via Oregon label Big Secret Records. Moving towards the full vision of the small world Berkley has built with his singles 'Pueblo Nights', 'Your Place' and 'Fiesta Day',the songwriter expands personal flashbacks of his youth growing up in Pueblo, Colorado into 10 tracks of gauzy, straight-ahead reflections on how one creates the myths of their life and whether they are worth living or erasing.

Presented as individual impressionist snapshots, 'Pueblo' offers an introduction not just to Berkley's songcraft, but to the person behind the guitar. Universal themes coming from this exploration of trauma — healing and forgiveness — reveal that Berkley couldn't write about his hometown without writing about himself and his relationships. Losing friends, lovers, feeling self-conscious, demanding but fearing a larger existence: that's not just Pueblo. That's life.

Here, Berkley revisits the good, the bad and the ugly, understanding that hindsight is 20/20 and concluding that, ultimately, some things never change. Interrogating the small spaces shared between what-ifs of the past and the realities of the present is where Berkley’s songwriting shines. With laid-back pop grooves driven by shaky electric guitar tones and chiming keyboards, this is sincere and relatable pop-rock with slight shades of Americana and classic 70's AM rock.

Berkley is the nom-de-plume of Andrew Jones, a recording engineer whose production and songwriting adventures include recording with former Cher bassist and ASCAP award winner Bob Parr, a power pop collaboration with members of The Offspring, and the “gorgeous” (AV Club) synthesizer project Sound for Bombs.

'Pueblo' album order https://bigsecretrecords.com/pre-order-pueblo-now

As Berkley, Jones weaves together a wide range of influences, diving in with renewed vigor for writing and performing. In terms of his origins, after touring in his own punk and metal bands in his teens and early 20s, Andrew Jones took a chance on the Los Angeles songwriting scene, ultimately finding himself as part of a team of writers tasked with developing early ideas for Michael Jackson’s comeback album.

Following Jackson’s death, Jones re-evaluated his path in music and stopped writing and performing for three years while he taught university writing and literature. Jones’ muses returned in 2010 when he quit his teaching job to immerse himself in jazz guitar studies and rekindle his relationship with music and his primary instrument.

On September 1, the 'Pueblo' LP is available digitally, on CD and random-colored vinyl. The CD offers a lyric sheet, exclusive photos and art. The LP includes lyrics and credits on a full-size insert with work from Pueblo photographers and liner notes from International Latino Book Award-winning poet Juan J. Morales. The vinyl features vintage KDZA broadcasts and field recordings captured in Pueblo locales significant to Berkley's life, making for a seamless listening experience track to track, side per side. This is how Pueblo is meant to be heard.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music and lyrics by Andrew Jones a.k.a. Berkley
Berkley - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drum machine, piano
Ramon Muzquiz - drums, percussion, Rototoms
Bob Cummins Jr. - piano
Jasper Johnson - bass guitar on 'Pueblo Nights'
Emily Gould - drums on 'Dark Energy'
Aryanna Gil - vocal on 'Oldies'
Luke Schneider - pedal steel guitar on 'Oldies'
Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Jones
Additional recording at Huge Planet, Nashville, TN by Jake Davis
Field recording in Pueblo by Andrew Jones and Josh Knobbs “Factor”
Album photography by Lauren Carey and Sean Beeman
Album layout and design by Dan Gremminger
Recorded at Echo Lab in Denton, Texas (1,2,3,4,6)
Recorded at The Nest in Denton, TX (7,10)
Recorded at Big Secret Studios in Portland, OR (5,8)
Recorded at Emily Gould Drumming Studio in Colorado Springs, CO (9)

Portland-based alt-rock duo SKY LIONS fuses post-punk with alternative rock on debut album 'Inside The Circle'

August 29, 2023

"With lush and heavy atmospheres, guided by stunning vocals, Sky Lions forge strong melodies and tightly-interlocked instrumentation, surging on vocal intensity that is pronounced and haunting. Leading us through a winding labyrinth of dark allure, they weave a rich tapestry of sound" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

Portland-based music mavericks Sky Lions present their new album 'Inside The Circle', a nine-track offering that presents a powerful blend of post-punk with alternative and hard rock.

Made up of Radio Sloan and Outer Stace, Sky Lions is a project with roots that trace back to when the two met as children at a summer day camp in Oregon. Beginning to play music together in their mid-teens, the two enjoy an almost psychic ability to communicate with one another musically, creating music that inspires them and is inspired by one another's vibrancy during the writing process, the world around them, and trust in each other’s vision.

From their early days experimenting with instruments to their evolution into Sky Lions, they have carved a niche where innovation, music, feminism, Trans/queer identity and horror come together.

"Neither of us have worked so hard on a musical project in our lives. Life does what life will do, and while we started out making music together as teenagers, our paths took different turns in our adult lives, though we never lost touch. Radio is a prolific songwriter and I will write on anything with a surface when a lyric comes to mind. Together, we decided it was time to make what we wanted to make and how we wanted to make it," says Outer Stace.

"The expectations of others were not a consideration for us when we recorded this album. It was an exorcism, a purging of sounds and words we had not previously had the capacity for, as it is such a complex project. Today, we are ready and have poured our love, freely expressed ideas and the deepest parts of our souls into the writing, production, artwork for this record."

While half of the genre bending, post-punk art rock queercore duo The Need, Radio Sloan also has a colorful history that includes being the guitarist in Courtney Love’s touring band The Chelsea, and also in Scarling and Peaches' live band The Herms. While releasing music as a solo artist, Radio Sloan has also been involved in numerous other artists' projects, including contributing guitar for Le Tigre, co-writing for The Transfused and composing music for soundtracks and scores, including 'The Herstory of Riot Grrrl'.

Apart from Sky Lions, Outer Stace is known to many as the vocalist for Portland electro-rock / gothic / post-punk band Photona and synth-drum duo Time Bitch.

As Sky Lions, they weave together the threads of life's absurdity, unquestionable magic and tragedy. Their trans / queer / feminist lens adds a relatability of lives lived and times to come, creating an immersive sonic journey that challenges the mind as well as the ears. They have been described as; intentional, personal, intense, dark, and that their music feels thoughtful, “real” and “honest”. Through genre-blurring compositions and evocative lyrics, they hope to channel their ethos into a call for transformation ! They hope that their songs challenge stereotypes, and ignite conversation.

"Our sound is that of accepting existence for all its flaws. Sky Lions has a darkness that isn't entirely heavy metal, post-punk or darkwave. Rather, it’s a culmination of who we have been, who we currently are, and how we interpret the world around us. Moving within that world is the core of our musical expression," says Radio Sloan.

"Sonically, we have built what (we hope) achieves clear visuals and feelings of things otherworld-ly , pain, power, love, peace, anger, and fear, sans the lyrical content. Lyrically, the music is an open letter to whoever is reading. We write about the struggles of be-ing an Other, a Woman, a reluctant participant in society and a human being. “Raw and honest” is something we hope comes through in every song."

'Inside The Circle' is out now, available digitally from fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Recording, production, mastering by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Radio Sloan - guitar, percussion, synth, bass, banjo, programming
Outer Stace - vocals and lyrics
Visual art by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Concept, art direction and graphic design by Outer Stace

Lions At The Gate Release Debut Album 'The Excuses We Cannot Make'

August 29, 2023

Los Angeles-based hard-rock quintet Lions At The Gate have released their debut album, 'The Excuses We Cannot Make'. Leading up to today, the band has released "Not Even Human", "Scapegoat", "Bed of Nails", "Find My Way" featuring Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer, "The Ledge", and most recently "Drain". Altogether, the tracks have amassed over 1.2 million views on YouTube and nearly 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Stream 'The Excuses We Cannot Make' at the link here, available now on all platforms.

Lions At The Gate fans will have the opportunity to see the band on the road this fall with Lacuna Coil, Fear Factory, and God Forbid (on select dates). For ticket information, please click here.

Lions At The Gate Tour Dates

10/7 - Tucson, AZ @ Encore*

10/8 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater*

10/9 - El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse*

10/10 - Tulsa, OK @ The Shrine*

10/12 - Memphis, TN @ Growlers*

10/13 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade^

10/14 - Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse^

10/15 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom^

10/17 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's*

10/18 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre^

10/19 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre^

10/20 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom^

10/21 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater^

10/23 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues^

10/24 - San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater^

10/26 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live#

10/28 - Destin, FL @ Club LA **

10/29 - St Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live**

* Supporting Fear Factory

^ Supporting Lacuna Coil & Fear Factory

# Supporting Lacuna Coil

** Supporting Lacuna Coil & God Forbid

COLOSSAL STREET JAM Join the FRETBAR RECORDS Family!

August 28, 2023

Emerging rock sensation COLOSSAL STREET JAM is thrilled to announce their exciting collaboration with independent record label FRETBAR RECORDS. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the band's journey as they embark on a new chapter of their musical career.

COLOSSAL STREET JAM, known for their high-energy performances and bluesy rock sound, has captured the hearts of rock enthusiasts across the nation with their unique blend of classic rock influences and modern melodies, quickly elevating them to prominence in the competitive music scene.

FRETBAR RECORDS, a dedicated supporter of independent artists, is equally excited about the collaboration: "Colossal Street Jam is an amazing rock band that reminds me of why I love music" - JIMMY WARREN - President FRETBAR RECORDS

The partnership with FRETBAR RECORDS brings forth a plethora of opportunities for COLOSSAL STREET JAM. As a label that values creative freedom and artistic expression, FRETBAR RECORDS will work closely with the band to nurture their distinctive sound while expanding their reach to wider audiences.

It’s once been said that all roads lead to home…
That’s precisely where this long-time band of brothers & creative soulmates found themselves, when their well-traveled musical roads converged.

It was at this poignant juncture that COLOSSAL STREET JAM was born.
One may define their electrifying synergy as the cosmic melding & explosive concoction of abstract minds, unique talent, inherent soul, and tireless passion for their beloved craft.

Having a deep & mutual admiration for one another, as well as having tremendous respect for their many, and diverse collective influences, who helped shape their gritty, melodic, psychedelically tinged hard rock stylings, each member truly brings their own individuality, and nuance to the mix.

An eclectic potpourri for the senses, CSJ ultimately, and seamlessly fuse their independent ideas to deliver a singular vision & signature sound that can easily be coined as “New Classic Rock” for the ages.

This hard-driving, 70’s inspired, 5-piece ensemble is comprised of Gene Potts (vocals)… Sal Marra (guitar/ vocals)… Tony Flora (bass)… Dave Halpern (drums)… and Eric Safka (keys).

With their roots firmly planted and their musical heritage tightly in place, CSJ has long been an integral part the legendary Asbury Park, NJ music scene.

Always proud to honor these roots, and the place that gave them their start, the band forever carries with them that feeling of tradition, and heart that has endeared them to growing audiences both nationally and internationally.

In 2016, the band’s release, Living Free, was met with critical acclaim and worldwide press. The albums single, “Songbird” received extensive radio airplay both locally, and globally.

In 2018, that same record won an award for Australian Indie Album of The Year For Internet Radio.

It subsequently remained on the Indie charts, Down Under, for 6 months.

Later that year, in November of 2018, CSJ released their follow up album, Just Take Hold…

Once again, they were greeted with extensive Indie and College radio airplay for that record’s namesake single, “Just Take Hold”, as well as for their cover version of the Sugarloaf classic, “Green Eyed Lady”.

In May and December of 2019, CSJ completed two successful European tours, which journeyed them throughout The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

As the world paused for the next couple years, due to the global pandemic, CSJ was still hard at work on their next creative endeavor.

In 2021, they released a new single, “No Way To Live”…

Just as before, they garnered massive airplay, both locally and overseas.

On March 1st, 2023, the long-awaited full length, 11- song album, which was on hold, due to the state of the world was finally released.

Baring the same name, as that previous single, this record triggered the launch of a full-scale publicity campaign, along with upcoming shows in both the US and Europe.

COLOSSAL STREET JAM has shared stages nationwide with the likes of Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Robbie Krieger of The Doors, The Black Crowes, Kings X, Stone Temple Pilots, Rival Suns, Blackberry Smoke, The Drive By Truckers, The Hold Steady, Gov’t Mule, Johnny Winter, Sebastian Bach, Bruce Dickinson, Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Morse, Zebra, Deep Purple, Leslie West, Clarence Clemons, and countless others.

EXMORTUS RELEASE LONG-AWAITED MELODIC DEATH, MAGNUM OPUS NECROPHONY

August 27, 2023

Southern Californian melodic death masters EXMORTUS have released their long-awaited album, Necrophony, today with Nuclear Blast Records.

Produced by Zack Ohren (FALLUJAH, IMMOLATION), the band’s 6th studio album expands on their previous works, melding neo-classical with contemporary death metal wizardry, resulting in their darkest and most classically inspired record to date.

Featuring tracks like ‘Beyond The Grave,’ ‘Oathbreaker,’ ‘Mind of Metal’ and ‘Storm of Strings,’ Necrophony is a relentless masterclass of guitar virtuoso and extreme heavy metal.

Commenting on the album, guitarist/vocalist Conan says:

"We're excited for our fans and new listeners to experience a new aspect of our sound with Necrophony. It was a breath of fresh air for us to try new things. Emphasizing a change in atmosphere and tone, we poured our darkest emotions and thoughts into Necrophony. Fans and fresh ears are in for a treat."

Purchase/Stream Necrophony: https://exmortus.bfan.link/necrophony.a01

“Necrophony is an unapologetic declaration of Exmortus’s rebirth—a triumphant rising from the ashes of the pandemic.” - ToiletOvHell.com

“If your metal is lacking some much-needed technicality of late, Necrophony is here to remedy that.” - HeavyMusicHQ.com

“This album is a dizzying array of supreme virtuosity and gnarly aggressive metal” - TheRazorsEdge.Rocks

In celebration of Necrophony’s debut, EXMORTUS will invade Alhambra, California’s iconic metal roadhouse Grill ‘Em All for an album release party today. The band will also be performing hometown shows in the coming months at Metal Injection Festival and at 1720. Additional touring to be announced soon.

EXMORTUS Tour Dates:

Sept 17 - Anaheim, CA - Metal Injection Festival @ House of Blues

Nov 18 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720 (w/Vio-Lence, Bonded By Blood)

About EXMORTUS:

Los Angeles-based neo-classical extreme metal mavens Exmortus return on new album, Necrophony. Four years in the making, the group’s sixth album offers nothing but savage rebirth and fierce renewal. "Necrophony" marks a significant turning point—one foretold by the Legions of the Undead EP in 2019—for the Angelenos. Not only have they emerged from the throes of the pandemic stronger, faster and crazier, they’ve signed on to global metal powerhouse Nuclear Blast. The passion and fury of lead-off single ‘Oathbreaker’ is merely the tip of Exmortus’ darkest tower. Follow-on singles like the powerful ‘Mind of Metal’ and ‘Storm of Strings,’ a whistle-stop, no-joke cover of Greek-American composer Yanni interpreting Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons,’ add greatly to Exmortus’ masterly oeuvre.

Exmortus was founded in 2002. The group issued a bevy of well-received demos and EPs that culminated in debut In Hatred’s Flame in 2008. Since then, Gonzalez—now flanked by specialists Phillip Nuñez (bass), Chase Becker (guitars, Warbringer), and Adrian Aguilar (drums, Vio-lence)—has gone on to release four more fan-favorite full-lengths. Exmortus have toured with Amon Amarth, Obituary, Death Angel, and more, playing gigs in North America and Europe. The group’s highlights have also included a stint with thrash legends Exodus at industry lighthouse event NAMM and a coveted spot on the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise. Necrophony, a portmanteau of “necro” and “phony” (or “dead sounds”), is Exmortus bigger, badder and wickedly restless.

Written from a fresh slate, Necrophony’s origins can be traced to preludes ‘Masquerade,’ ‘Overture,’ and the intro to ‘Children of the Night.’ Once Exmortus had the feel down, they settled on expanding on the motifs by forging Viennese sophistication with metal might. Careful observers will hear Exmortus’ clever use of the album’s musical theme throughout its 12-song range. That includes “Darkest of Knights” and the aforementioned “Children of the Night,” as well as Necrophony’s shorter bursts of bravado in ‘Oathbreaker’ and ‘Beyond the Grave.’ The most important attributes were, however, vibe and Exmortus’ careful crafting of their next-gen sonic fingerprint.

Whereas previous albums up through 2018’s The Sound of Steel have been predicated on heroic fantasy/sword & sorcery, "Necrophony" turns a decidedly darker page. Exmortus have gone from a "Conan the Barbarian" and "Gladiator" aesthetic to something blacker, more nefarious as illustrated by the eeriest and evilest Lovecraftian and Tolkien-esque tales. There’s even a classic horror thing happening. This is, of course, a reflection of our immediate world, and the darkness that’s engulfing everything in it.

Exmortus invited Renaissance man Zack Ohren (Fallujah, Immolation) to return as engineer, producer, mixer and mastering ace on Necrophony. Certainly, the team that had cemented the group’s three previous albums into the annals of metaldom was going to work yet again. With Ohren at the helm, Exmortus holed up in Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, CA. Necrophony was fast-tracked in just under two weeks. The result is a clap of virtuosic metal sure to leave fans battered, bloodied, and hungry for more violent opulence.

With ‘Oathbreaker,’ ‘Mind of Metal’ and ‘Storm of Strings’ ringing darkened ears Exmortus’ paroxysmal ascent to extreme metal’s upper echelons is guaranteed with Necrophony. Bow in reverence to the high-flying, six-stringed dynasts now.

Follow EXMORTUS:
www.exmortusmusic.com
www.facebook.com/exmortusofficial
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S.O.R.M Release Debut Album, "Under My Skin", out NOW on Noble Demon

August 25, 2023

S.O.R.M, the hard rock sensation hailing from Lidkoping, Sweden, releases their highly anticipated debut album Under My Skin today via Noble Demon. Featuring eleven brand new and electrifying tracks, this remarkable debut showcases the band's unique blend of hard rock, heavy metal and classic rock, that is sure to appeal to a wide range of fans worldwide!

Formed in 2017, S.O.R.M quickly made a name for themselves with the release of their outstanding Hellraiser EP (2020), which introduced the band to the world and captivated audiences with their infectious hooks right from the start. Now and here, Under My Skin finally follows, packed with catchy melodies, memorable singalongs and the spirit of something that is more than just music.

But that's not the whole story, as Under My Skin features guest guitarists Doug Blair of W.A.S.Pand Nick Petrino of Dee Snider, who add an extra layer of excitement and expertise to the album. Their contributions elevate the already powerful and captivating sound of S.O.R.M and create an unforgettable musical experience not to be missed in 2023!

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S.O.R.M are:
Micke Holm
Johan Östman
Robin Wernebratt

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