WORMED Release Stellar New Album

"An absolute whirlwind, as spastic and unpredictable as it is atmospheric"  - Metal Sucks

"A remarkably good album from a remarkably unhinged band" - Lambgoat

"Quite the return" - Metal Injection

"The guitar playing continues to be on another level as they throw riff after riff towards the listener." - The Razor's Edge

"Omegon is different, it’s less interested in being the heaviest album in the planet and more into creating intricate music that really portrays a violent cosmic quest." - Metal Epidemic

"You’ll be astounded by the sheer heavy nature of this record mixed with beard stroking wonderment." - Ave Noctum

Though hatched from the underground, Wormed have expanded the realm of death metal beyond our solar system. The Spaniards warp heavy technical riffs and brutal vocals with distorted science fiction. Their new album, Omegon, defies the constraints of space, time and tech-death by launching into the heart of an ancient-but-futuristic conflict.

Omegon comes out today, July 5, on Season of Mist.  Blast through all nine of Wormed's latest constellation of interplanetary crushers today by listening to the full album stream on our YouTube channel.

Listen to Omegon Below.

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

Wormed fuse laser-like technical precision with mass brutality to tear open holes into an alternate dimension of death metal. The riffs on lead single "Automaton Virtulague" twists like a double helix, while "Protogod" careens through an asteroid field of blast beats. Though guided on its journey by the masterful hand of Gorguts bassist Colin Marston at Thousand Cave Studios, the breee-ing black hole of "Pleoverse Omninertia" jumps into another timeline.

Omegon continues the saga of Krighsu. This time around the sun, the shadowy, posthuman timeline hacker is locked in a battle with galactic forces over a mysterious, alien substance that defies the grasp of mere mortals. With Wormed, the fate of the technical death metal universe is in good  hands.  

Space – the final frontier. Yet, when WORMED reach out into the void, the results sound far more like a dark space opera inhabited by bizarre aliens, genetically and technically evolved meta-humans struggling for power and survival in galactic empires. Now, the nano-technological war has been unleashed in the void to defeat the last sower of human life, Krighsu!

Odd-time signatures, avalanches of breaks and complex rhythmical as well as melodic patterns will excite every aficionado of extreme technicality, while growls down-tuned strings and double-bass assaults will more than satisfy extreme metal connoisseurs. While being outstandingly skilled musicians WORMED are avoiding any self-indulgent show of prowess for its own sake. Instead, the five-piece from Madrid clearly lays its emphasis on creating atmospheric songs, which develop and grow along the underlying story.

Originating from Spain's capital Madrid in 1998, WORMED immediately made an impact in the death metal scene with the release of their 'Floating Cadaver in the Monochrome' MCD (1999). Following a promo CD under the title 'Voxel Mitosis' (2001), the first studio album 'Planisphaerium' received high acclaim by critics and fans alike in 2003. In the wake of their debut full-length, the Spanish received invitations to international festival shows and touring around the globe. WORMEDperformed in Japan alongside GORATORY and VOMIT REMNANTS and afterwards hit Europe with MALIGNANCY and DESPONDENCY.

A creative hiatus, partly due to line-up changes and filled with re-issues of their previous released as well as the single 'Quasineutrality' (2010) finally ended, when their sophomore album 'Exodromos' came out in 2013. On their third full-length 'Krighsu' (2016), the fast-rising Spanish Sci-Fi tech death prodigies are telling a dystopian cosmic story with lyrics and music joined into an overarching concept. Its intense brutality, dissonant dynamic riffing, and tremendous heaviness combined with an amazing futuristic concept, which introduced the character Krighsu – last human in the cosmos, harvested top reviews and saw WORMEDheadlining in the US and co-headlining in Europe.

In the summer of 2019, WORMED brought their ultra-technical cosmic sonic onslaught to new heights on their 4-track EP ‘Metaportal’, released through Season of Mist. Praised as a monstrously satisfying addition to their catalogue, the EP bridged the gap between their previously released 2016 ‘Krighsu’ and their newest project. Atmospheric yet faithful to the skull-crushing mindboggling textures they’ve given fans over the years, ‘Metaportal’ allowed WORMED to come to terms with the loss of Guillermo Calero in 2018 and move forward.

On ‘Omegon’, WORMED’s upcoming 2024 release, they continue the story of Krigshu, a timeline hacker entangled in manipulation by cosmic forces. As viciously as the aggression they bring on their technically impressive instruments, Krigshu battles his way to unlock the mysteries of Omegon, a mysterious cosmic substance holding ultimate power. With 9 tracks of ultimate interstellar chaos, a story unfolds and WORMED prove yet again that they reign supreme on the technical death metal genre.

Line-up
Phlegeton - Vocals
Migueloud - Guitars
D-Kazar - Guitars
Guillemoth - Bass
V-Kazar - Drums

Recording Studio
BlackStorm Studios (Karrantza, Basque Country)

Production Credits
Ekaitz Garmendia - Producer & Sound Engineer
Mixed & Mastered by Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves (Queens, NY, USA)
Editing by Simon Da Silva at The Empty Hall (Madrid, ES)

Cover Art
Phlegeton - "Phlegeton Art Studio"

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

Links/Follow Artist:
Official Website: http://www.wormed.net/
Bandcamp: https://wormed.bandcamp.com/
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/324196
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wormed
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wormedband/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wormedband
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WormedTV
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/wormed/id341334269
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YXwL0RvyKn9swZ6CsVDwk
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B002XOX5EY/wormed

VULVODYNIA Drop New Album 'Entabeni'; Release Video For Track " Isandlwana"

South African extreme metal titans, Vulvodynia, have released their highly anticipated new album, ‘Entabeni’, available now via Unique Leader Records. Alongside the album launch, the band has unveiled a visualizer for new track, “Isandlwana”, a track that delves deep into the harrowing tale of the Anglo-Zulu War’s first battle. Listen to 'Entabeni' in full HERE and watch the visualizer for "Isandlwana" below.

Describing the inspiration behind “Isandlwana”, Vulvodynia’s vocalist and guitarist, Lwandile Prusent, shares,

“Isandlwana, the first engagement of the Anglo-Zulu war against The British. A brutal and gruesome tale of war, struggle and triumph. Musically we tried to invoke a more tech-death approach in our writing. This song features many signature changes, modulation and mind bending polyrhythms.”

‘Entabeni’ marks a pivotal moment for Vulvodynia, as they weave together their most ambitious work to date. The album showcases a fusion of African folklore and extreme metal, a thematic exploration deeply rooted in the band’s heritage and collective creativity.

Reflecting on the album’s significance, Vulvodynia states,

“Entabeni is a very important album for us, it sees us at crossroads in our career. We’ve fully embraced the idea of writing as a collective, exploring every member’s ideas, experiences and formed them all together to create what we think is our most ambitious album yet. We wanted to explore the concept of African folklore on this album and based a lot of the songs off of old stories found in poems, books and even through word of mouth from our vocalist Lwandile’s older family members.”

Known for their unique, uncompromising blend of technical proficiency and straight-up deacthcore brutality, Vulvodynia has carved a significant niche in the global metal world. ‘Entabeni’ promises to propel them even further, providing listeners with an innovative blend of visceral intensity and rich, cultural storytelling. Listen to the album now HERE.

Vulvodynia kicked off a huge US run today, supporting Fallujah on their The Flesh Remains 10th Anniversary Tour. Full routing below with tickets available from vulvodyniaband.com

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Vulvodynia

w/ Fallujah, Persefone and Dawn of Ouroboros 

Fri | 5-Jul | The Masquerade (Hell), Atlanta, GA

Sat | 6-Jul | Hangar 1819, Greensboro, NC

Sun | 7-Jul | Dingbatz, Clifton NJ

Mon | 8-Jul | Le Poisson Rouge, New York, NY

Tue | 9-Jul | Sonia, Boston, MA

Wed | 10-Jul | Empire Underground, Albany, NY

Thu | 11-Jul | Foufounes Électriques, Montreal, QC

Fri | 12-Jul | Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON

Sat | 13-Jul | Reggies, Chicago, IL

Sun | 14-Jul | Skyway Theater - Studio B, Minneapolis, MN

Mon | 15-Jul | Park Theater, Winnipeg, MB

Tue | 16-Jul | The Exchange, Regina, SK

Wed | 17-Jul | The Starlite Room, Edmonton, AB

Thu | 18-Jul | Day Off

Fri | 19-Jul | El Corazon, Seattle, WA

Sat | 20-Jul | Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR

Sun | 21-Jul | Goldfield Trading Post, Roseville, CA

Mon | 22-Jul | Neck Of The Woods, San Francisco, CA

Tue | 23-Jul | Full Circle Brewery District, Fresno, CA

Wed | 24-Jul | 1720, Los Angeles, CA

Thu | 25-Jul | Brick by Brick, San Diego, CA

Fri | 26-Jul | Backstage Bar, Las Vegas, NV

Sat | 27-Jul | Nile Underground, Mesa, AZ

Sun | 28-Jul | Launchpad, Albuquerque, NM

Mon | 29-Jul | Granada Theater, Dallas, TX

Tue | 30-Jul | Come and Take it Live, Austin, TX

Wed | 31-Jul | White Oak Music Hall, Houston, TX

Thu | 1-Aug | House of Rock, Corpus Christi, TX

Fri | 2-Aug | Southport Music Hall, New Orleans, LA

Sat | 3-Aug | Eastside Bowl, Nashville TN

Enter Shikari Release New Companion Record "Dancing On The Frontline"

Enter Shikari have officially released "Dancing On The Frontline", a new companion album to their UK #1 record "A Kiss for the Whole World". The new release brings together remixes, non-album singles (featuring the likes of Wargasm, Cody Frost, AViVA and Fever 333’s Jason Aalon Butler), plus session tracks originally recorded for the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show and Future Sounds shows. "Dancing On The Frontline" also comes with a Blu-ray of the band's headline performance at the UK’s Slam Dunk Festival in 2023 and a set from Germany's Vainstream Festival in the summer of 2022, with both shows edited by the band’s longtime visual collaborator Oleg Rooz. Listen to "Dancing On The Frontline" now HERE.

Since the release of "A Kiss For The Whole World", Enter Shikari's much-lauded live show has since been all around the world, covering the USA, Australia, Europe, UK, Ireland and more. In February 2024, audiences in the UK, The Netherlands, and Germany also witnessed the band's biggest ever headline tour to date, an audio-visual spectacular that The Guardian awarded four stars and heralded as "the beginning of Enter Shikari’s greatest chapter."

October and November of 2024 will see the band heading back to the USA and Canada, this time taking along You Me At Six out on the road as special guests. Australian pop-punks Yours Truly will also be joining the tour as openers on all dates. Full tour routing is listed below.

2024 North American Tour Dates:

Wed 10/9/24 - Dallas, TX, South Side Music Hall

Thu 10/10/24 - Austin, TX, Empire Garage

Sat 10/12/24 - Houston, TX, Warehouse live Midtown

Mon 10/14/24 - Orlando, FL, The Beacham

Wed 10/16/24 - Washington, DC, Howard Theater

Thu 10/17/24 - Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer

Fri 10/18/24 - Boston, MA, Paradise Rock Club

Sat 10/19/24 - New York, NY, Palladium

Mon 10/21/24 - Montreal, QC, Théâtre Beanfield

Wed 10/23/24 - Toronto, ON, Danforth Music Hall

Thu 10/24/24 - Chicago, IL, Metro

Fri 10/25/24 - Minneapolis, MN, First Ave

Sat 10/26/24 - Davenport, IA, Capitol Theatre

Sun 10/27/24 - St Louis, MO, Red Flag

Tue 10/29/24 - Denver, CO, Gothic Theater

Wed 10/30/24 - Salt Lake City, UT, The Complex

Fri 11/1/24 - Spokane, WA, Knitting Factory

Sat 11/2/24 - Vancouver, BC, Commodore Ballroom

Sun 11/3/24 - Portland, OR, Wonder Ballroom

Mon 11/4/24 - Seattle, WA, Showbox

Wed 11/6/24 - Sacramento, CA, Ace of Spades

Thu 11/7/24 - San Francisco, CA, August Hall

Fri 11/8/24 - San Diego, CA, House of Blues

Sat 11/9/24 - Los Angeles, CA, The Belasco

More about Enter Shikari

 5 UK top ten albums

2 UK top 40 singles

2 BRIT certified silver albums and 1 BRIT certified gold album

Multiple Kerrang! award winners, AIM Award winners and Heavy Music Award winners

3000 shows worldwide

Download full biography HERE

Find Enter Shikari Online

www.entershikari.com

Indie-folk artist BOULDER FIELDS croons a call to seize the day on 'Horse In a Sling'. Debut album 'With All The Other Ghosts' is out now

Combines Scottish folk with Americana and indie, creating an engaging, stirring musical blend… gorgeous, timeless music that comes highly recommended” ~ Americana UK

"Upbeat and infectious with a feel-good vibe. A catchy melody, constructed at the crossroads of folk, rock and pop, this is an earworm to leave you grinning as you grab a pint or the hand of your partner for a hearty dance" ~ The Spill Magazine


Edinburgh-based folk-rock troubadour Boulder Fields presents 'Horse In a Sling', a wise tale about life's troubles and resistance to surrender. Lifted from his debut album ‘With All The Other Ghosts’, newly released via Scottish indie imprint Let There Be Numbers, this is a testament to the notion that life's greatest affirmations can emanate from the most humble songsmiths.

Boulder Fields revolves around Scottish singer-songwriter Cam Fraser, formerly of Borrowed Books and 80s punk legends The Cateran, who came to reach a wider audience by touring with Nirvana on the 1989 UK tour that led to the American grunge legends' big break. Between his two bands, Cam Fraser has toured or performed with The Proclaimers, Tad and Grant Hart (Husker Du).

Decades spent weaving folk, Americana and indie rock into the fabric of his music have cemented him as a voice of the people.  This engaging, stirring tapestry found on this album is largely acoustics, these 11 thoughtful tracks featuring endearing minimalistic arrangements. Yet the fierce intensity of his performance recalls Fraser's punk history.

"A while back, I found an old photograph of a packhorse being lowered into the cargo hold of a military supply ship, an innocent creature on its way to the unimaginable horrors of war. I took a photo with my phone and carried that image around with me for years," says Cam Fraser about the origins of 'Horse In a Sling'.

"Someone very close to me found themselves in a terrible position and things looked especially bleak for them. They struggled for a while, but they were well and truly stuck there. Dangling. No longer in control. I wanted them to believe that there was always hope, always a chance things could somehow work out. Holding onto that belief is what the song is about. In a way, they did find a way to hold on and find their own way forward. At least for a while. We talked about this stuff but I never let them hear the song. I wish now I had."

About the video, Fraser adds, "It was a wet old day. I was staying in the House in the Woods, with two of my oldest friends in their very lovely house. They've got some luxury cabins and a cosy, little cottage you can rent out if you're ever venturing up to the wilds of Glencoe. Two of the very nicest people you will ever meet.".

On this debut album, Cam (vocals, guitar) is joined by long-time collaborator Aly Barr(bass, vocals) and the talented Suzy Cargill (drums, vocals). Since Boulder Fields' debut performance at 2022's Belladrum Festival, they've played several very well-received shows around Edinburgh, some as a three-piece and some with the extended line-up.

This album also features Jamie Watson, who Cam first worked together in the 1980s. Perhaps best known for producing Snow Patrol and The Vaselines, Watson is former owner of Chamber Studio and a member of influential Scottish bands The Monos, The Solos and The Persian Rugs. Contributing acoustic guitar on several tracks, he also helped create the final mix.

Boulder Fields has shared two singles from this album - the rockier uptempo lead track 'Measures' and 'Wipe Out The Stars', inspired by his love for and attachment to his hometown of Edinburgh.

'With All the Other Ghosts' is out now digitally from fine music outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by Cam Fraser (PRS / BMI)
Cam Fraser - vocals, acoustic guitar
Aly Barr - acoustic bass, vocals, piano
Suzy Cargill - drums, percussion, mandolin, vocals
Richie Werner - organ
Jamie Watson -  acoustic guitar, mixing support
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Richie Werner at B&B Studios
Album cover design & artwork by Cam Fraser
Front cover photography by John MacPherson
Catalogue No: LTBNLP703
Videos by Cam Fraser

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PLAGUESTORM Re-Releases Latest Album "Purifying Fire" with Bonus Track; Out Now on Noble Demon!

Celebrating the three-year milestone since his last full-length album, Argentinian solo artist PLAGUESTORM is thrilled to unveil the re-release of Purifying Fire today through Noble Demon. The reissue comes with a bonus track - an instrumental orchestrated version of the album's title track, previously exclusive to physical copies.

PLAGUESTORM mastermind Sebastián Pastor comments:
"Originally, this instrumental version was released as a bonus track on the digipack version of the album 'Purifying Fire' (2021). To celebrate the album's 3 years of existence, Plaguestorm is releasing this track today, making it available digitally for all fans around the world!"

Listen to "Purifying Fire" HERE

Founded by Sebastián Pastor in early 2014, PLAGUESTORM delivers a wide range of furious and raging Melodic Death Metal. Sweeping melodies, heavy, dark and melancholic arrangements, mixing the old and new Scandinavian sound of Death Metal, as if it were based on a Swedish manufacturing standard. Featuring 9 tracks full of anger and rage, desolation and sadness, Purifying Fire was praised by fans and critics alike.

As on his previous releases, Sebastián Pastor was in charge of composing and writing all the lyrics and music (as well as recording the acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drum prog, and keyboards / synthesizers / strings), while the vocals do come from Mikael Sehlin, known to many as the vocalist of Amaranthe. For the guitar solos PLAGUESTORM got the support of Diego Martinez, as well as Pablo Roman, while the orchestral arrangement for the song “Purifying Fire” was made by Sebastián Nuñez Szymanski.

PLAGUESTORM is:
Sebastián Pastor
Guitars/Bass/Drum Programming
Music/Lyrics/Mix/Mastering

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Rock Legends The Exies Release Anticipated "Closure" EP After Decade-Long Hiatus

After a successful sold-out reunion show at the legendary Viper Room, The Exies have today returned with the release of their long-awaited comeback EP, "Closure". Fans can listen to the brand new EP HERE.

As a significant milestone in The Exies' illustrious career, "Closure" marks their first body of work in over a decade and features a collection of tracks that delve into themes of reflection, resilience, and new beginnings. This 6-track EP features the band's signature - a blend of infectious rock anthems weaved together with introspective lyrics, embodying the band's lasting legacy.

Speaking on the release of the "Closure" EP, frontman Scott Stevens shares:

"For me “Closure “ is putting that period of my life to rest. Those moments gave me self reflection like I’d never known.

I felt belief, tragedy, legacy, struggle, disillusionment, and finally acceptance. 

It was the therapy I needed to move forward in a new era."

Formed in 1997, The Exies released two influential LPs with Virgin Records, 'Inertia' and 'Head For The Door', achieving combined sales of over 500k and spawning singles that charted at rock radio. Both albums secured positions on the Billboard 200 chart. Their third album "A Modern Way of Living with the Truth" came out in 2007 before the group disbanded in 2010.

The Exies’ music gained significant exposure through placements in numerous video games and tours alongside rock giants like Motley Crüe and Velvet Revolver. Following their hiatus, Scott Stevens continued to leave an indelible mark on the musical landscape with co-written songs amassing over 2 billion streams and selling over 40 million albums.

Now, The Exies have picked up right where they left off, with their sold-out reunion show and latest EP, bringing together the nostalgia of their storied past and the freshness of their current creative evolution.

Join The Exies as they embark on the next chapter of their extraordinary musical journey.

ABOUT THE EXIES

The Exies, formed in 1997 and named in homage to John Lennon’s shortened term for the 1960s art students in Hamburg that called themselves “the existentialists”, had a prosperous journey, peaking with 2003’s Inertia and 2004's Head For The Door. Both albums were released by Virgin Records and, combined, sold more than 500,000 copies.

In 2007, The Exies put out their third full-length, A Modern Way Of Living With The Truth, before disbanding three years later. Despite frontman Scott Stevens' pivot to songwriting for others, amassing significant accolades and contributions to over 40 million album sales, the band's 2010 dissolution left him longing for closure. This yearning and finding himself at a loose end in the beginning days of the pandemic, Stevens began to write and soon realized that new The Exies songs were materializing before him it just started to unfold happen without him realizing. Speaking on the experience, Stevens shares

“Once I committed to writing and producing for others, I really went in,” he explains. “I just jumped in the ocean and didn’t think about writing for myself anymore. And that’s why it was so odd when I went for a walk in 2020—outside with a mask on—and all of a sudden I hear a melody in my head and I’m like, ‘Who’s that? What’s that?’ And all of a sudden I realized that that’s my voice. It was very puzzling in the beginning, and then it started happening more and more. I don’t know what spurred it on or what caused it. Time? Not being able to work as much? Maybe my mind drifting a little bit more because I have to work. Nobody was coming over here because nobody was going anywhere. And I didn’t want to Zoom write, because although it’s kind of a way of life now and I love it, I was like ‘What is that?’ I really didn’t think about writing for The Exies again until it started haunting me.”

The first of which, 'Spirits High' was released in 2023 and achieved significant success at rock radio. "For What It's Worth" is the next step in the new era of the band. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more coming from The Exies soon.

Florida Indie-Punk Rockers Virginity Release New Album "Bad Jazz" via Smartpunk Records

VIRGINITY RELEASE NEW ALBUM BAD JAZZ  VIA SMARTPUNK RECORDS

Physical copies of the album available here

Smartpunk Records' power pop darlings Virginity have released their long-awaited album Bad Jazz.  The release is a follow up after achieving great success with their previous album POPMORTEM, which recieved acclaim from Audiotree, Brooklyn Vegan, The Alternative, and more.

Their third album's title and approach are inspired by the improvisational spirit of jazz - specifically, improvisation born out of necessity. The songs on Bad Jazz come from a place of musical tangents, digressions, and what-ifs. A place of realizing that sometimes your best ideas are the ones that start as jokes. The album is about going with your gut, taking the mistakes and running with them, and letting curiosity take the lead. Singer Casey Crawford has said that Bad Jazz is the record where Virginity became, in his words, “a real band.”

Alongside the album release is the focus track "UR GODZ," which is a tongue-in-cheek commentary about religion in modern society.

Speaking about the new album, Virginity vocalist Casey Crawford says, "Bad Jazz is Virginity finding an identity as a band. I know for myself it's as close to true collaboration as I've ever gotten. It took all four of us to make this thing and if someone had been absent, it simply wouldn't be the same. We pushed ourselves really hard to make the best songs we possibly could on every front. More than anything we wanted this record to have a beating heart. We wanted it to be wholly organic in nature and I think that's why it was so important to us to track it live and to keep the songs alive and malleable all the way up to the moment they were being tracked. It's not a perfect record, but rather a snapshot of us right now. A byproduct of keeping things real and trying to sort of consciously stay in a mindset of creativity is that we had an absolute blast making it. I never had more fun making music than the days we spent writing and tracking this record. When people listen to Bad Jazz I really hope that's what comes through the most."

ABOUT VIRGINITY
Bubbling up from the swamps of Central Florida, Virginity are an indie/power punk band that really just kinda wants to be Superdrag.

Formed in 2018, the band is an attempt to grapple with the existential dread of entering one's 30s (and 40s) with plenty of baggage. Led by the duo of singer/guitarist Casey Crawford and drummer/producer Jim Dreffen, Virginity quickly found infectious melodies and confident songwriting in steady supply. Joined by bassist Jordan Shroyer and guitarist Chris Pfister, Virginity's sound embodies the dark humor of the modern world.

Their debut LP, 2019's With Time, crafted more as a therapy session than a record, caught the attention of FEST legends, Dikembe, who eagerly championed the album under their Death Protector label. Wasting no time, the cathartic Death to the Party EP followed in 2020 (Wiretap Records), which spawned the fan favorite "Bad Call." A third release in as many years, POPMORTEM, (2021 Smartpunk Records) further cemented their reputation for catchy tunes with poignant lyrics and forever looking to subvert expectations.

2024 brings more Virginity to the masses: a new full length record this summer (Smartpunk Records); a second trip to SXSW, the band's first international dates at Pouzza Fest in Montreal, and a slew of dates around the U.S. 

ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (Remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they're a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' Mutiny and Gameface's Good, they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds — putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.

"Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has released timeless albums such as Less Than Jake's Anthem, Nominee's Lowlife, RIVALS' Sad Looks Pretty on Me, Virginity's POPMORTEM, and melodic skate punkers The Swellers' My Everest.

Matt Wilier’s ‘Variations’ album is now on all platforms

Matt Wilier began improvising on piano at the age of 5, with no knowledge of music other than his own feelings and sensations. After practicing for a few years, it was at the music conservatory that he discovered technique and then classical music.

From the age of 12, he would fall asleep listening to Keith Jarrett’s solo piano albums, including ‘The Köln Concert’ and ‘La Scala’. During the same period, after having studied the Romantics (and Chopin’s rubato), he was captivated by impressionist music and became fascinated by the French movement ‘Les Six’. But ultimately, he considers ‘Gaspard de la Nuit’ by Maurice Ravel to be one of the most beautiful piano works.

While retaining his initial desire for improvisation, he threw himself into minimalist and repetitive music, freeing himself from judgement and taking an interest in sonic resonances, frequencies and vibrations of the piano as proof of the passage of time.

In 2019, he released his first EP ‘Jours’, a collection of older improvised recordings, and chose to regularly release tracks resulting from his process of creation with the French label, Bruit Blanc.

‘Variations’, his new 11-track album, will be released on 28th June 2024. The recording of this album was no exception, with Matt once again focusing on resonances. ‘Variations’ is built in the same way, with changing melodies, harmonies and rhythms.

However, this time the piano is not alone, with strings, strings layers, ensemble, and analog bass frequencies as accompaniment.

This album is built like an original movie soundtrack. Images flash by as you close your eyes and listen to it.

Matt is already working on a new solo piano double album, with another version which is its cello and piano reflection… but that’s another story for another time.

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Photo credits : Clemence Chabaud

TURMION KÄTILÖT - RELEASE NEW SONG 'SCHLACHTER'

Today Finnish industrial metallers TURMION KÄTILÖT release their brand new song 'Schlachter' It´s the band’s first track sung in German and features Chris Harms of LORD OF THE LOST.

MC Raaka Pee comments: "Schlachter" deals, as its name suggests, with themes related to slaughter, which refer both to concrete slaughtering but also metaphorical meanings, such as mental or societal tearing and destruction. The idea for making this track began from wanting to challenge my younger self by making a remix of our first single, "Teurastaja." As per usual, things got positively out of hand, and the track became our first single made in German. Chris edited the text to reflect the mood of today’s world. The beat of the hammer can take you anywhere!”

Stream 'Schlachter' here: 
https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/schlachter

Watch the band's new video for 'Schlachter' below.

About TURMION KÄTILÖT:
TURMION KÄTILÖT ­is a truly unique metal band rooted in Finland. The band was formed in 2003. Today the band consists of its original founder MC Raaka Pee, Master Bates, Run-Q, DQ, Bobby Undertaker, and Shag-U. The band just celebrated their 20th anniversary – during these lively years, TURMION KÄTILÖT has become an unbeatably mean disco metal machine whose live shows are unparalleled with their energy and fierce attitude.
 
Disco grooves from the ’90s, throttle to the max, catchy harmonies, sing-alongs, you name it – no boundaries exist with TURMION KÄTILÖT. Yet, if you scratch the surface, you can feel the darker shades of life sweeping over you. Their live performances have been hailed as the wildest and most chaotic spectacle to be experienced, crafting the bizarre realm of TURMION KÄTILÖT. Step in and discover your true essence.

Banks Arcade Release New EP "A Muse" + Share Video For "Heartstop"

An enticing continuation of their earlier works, the new Banks Arcade chapter solidifies today, with the group's brand new EP A Muse, out now via UNFD.

Evolving from the darker sides explored on their recent DEATH 2 EP, released in February, A Muse finds the New Zealand-hailing, Melbourne-based quartet shedding the expected and instead flourishing between moments of searing rock, towering hooks, dance beats, and fresh explorations into heavy surrounds.

A deeply personal extension of DEATH 2's chaos and sonic metamorphosis, A Muse spans six tracks and a horde of stylistic influences, from the towering shimmer of opening track "Alive" through to the infectious hooks of "Heartstop," flourishes of hip-hop ("Lost Cause"), flexed anthems ("No Future"), and raw yet polished confessionals ("Self Help").

The band also dropped the video for their recent single "Heartstop," filmed by Davis Sutclife and Jackson Bentley.

Watch the music video for "Heartstop" below.

Traversing personal issues, including relationships and internal struggles, a powerful thread of vulnerability flows throughout A Muse, with Banks Arcade also showcasing their unique superpower to avoid genre pigeon-holing while remaining compelling and cohesive.

 "A Muse follows on from DEATH 2 in a much more vulnerable way," the band shares. "It covers a lot of personal issues from relationships to internal struggles and in each song I tried to speak with my own voice as much as possible as opposed to the more abstract stuff on DEATH 2."

 Banks Arcade bring passion and potent execution to their myriad of influences and creative ideas. Formed over a shared love of music with a razor-sharp avant-garde aesthetic, Banks Arcade have always teetered on modernity; a fact displayed firmly on their 2018 debut EP Endnote, its 2020 follow up Fever Dreams, and the group's head-turning singles "Roses" and "Drown," both of which have gone on to amass well over two million individual streams.

Releasing their full-length Future Lovers in 2022, Banks Arcade cemented their future-facing trademark style while also turning heads courtesy of their emphatic soundscapes, searing metal and hip hop additions.

Fresh off the back of releasing DEATH 2 in February, Banks Arcade also supported metalcore titans Northlane nationally alongside ERRA and Landmvrks that same month. And after two years of non-stop touring, Banks Arcade will also hit the road in New Zealand and Australia with a brand new live show this May, with the Death 2 A Muse Tour set to compile the band's best work to date.

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Finnish Doom Metal Act GRAIN OF PAIN Releases Lyric Video for "The Witch"!

Finnish doom metal act GRAIN OF PAIN has unveiled a lyric video for the track "The Witch", a composition featured on the band's debut album The Moon Lights The Way, which was officially launched through Noble Demon on May 31st.

In a commentary on the track, mastermind Timo Solonen offered the following insight: "More happiness. In weak moments in life, to whom or to what you reach for. And was it worth it. Wanted to compose a bit different song but still dark one."

Watch the lyric video for "The Witch" below.

Listen to the song HERE

Under the leadership of Timo Solonen, GRAIN OF PAIN's musical style is a potent fusion of dark, emotional melodies and powerful, guttural vocals. The band's lineup features a stellar cast of musicians, with Timo Solonen at the helm, showcasing his skills not only as a composer but also contributing growls and guitars. Joining him are Juho Räihä on guitars, Lars Eikind on bass and clean vocals, Juuso Raatikainen on drums, and Sini Pajunen lending her captivating vocals to the mix. Taka Eliel adds backing growls to enrich the band’s gloomy sound.

GRAIN OF PAIN's sound is characterized by its intense emotional depth and draws inspiration from a variety of influences to create a unique blend of dark atmospheres and powerful melodies. The band's dedication to their craft has not gone unnoticed, with Lars Eikind securing the prestigious Spellemannsprisen award in Norway, and both Juho Räihä and Juuso Raatikainen receiving nominations for a Finnish Grammyalongside Swallow the Sun.

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PLAGUESTORM Re-Releases Latest Album "Purifying Fire" with Bonus Track; Out Now on Noble Demon!

Celebrating the three-year milestone since his last full-length album, Argentinian solo artist PLAGUESTORM is thrilled to unveil the re-release of Purifying Fire today through Noble Demon. The reissue comes with a bonus track - an instrumental orchestrated version of the album's title track, previously exclusive to physical copies.

PLAGUESTORM mastermind Sebastián Pastor comments:
"Originally, this instrumental version was released as a bonus track on the digipack version of the album 'Purifying Fire' (2021). To celebrate the album's 3 years of existence, Plaguestorm is releasing this track today, making it available digitally for all fans around the world!"

Listen to "Purifying Fire" HERE

Founded by Sebastián Pastor in early 2014, PLAGUESTORM delivers a wide range of furious and raging Melodic Death Metal. Sweeping melodies, heavy, dark and melancholic arrangements, mixing the old and new Scandinavian sound of Death Metal, as if it were based on a Swedish manufacturing standard. Featuring 9 tracks full of anger and rage, desolation and sadness, Purifying Fire was praised by fans and critics alike.

As on his previous releases, Sebastián Pastor was in charge of composing and writing all the lyrics and music (as well as recording the acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drum prog, and keyboards / synthesizers / strings), while the vocals do come from Mikael Sehlin, known to many as the vocalist of Amaranthe. For the guitar solos PLAGUESTORM got the support of Diego Martinez, as well as Pablo Roman, while the orchestral arrangement for the song “Purifying Fire” was made by Sebastián Nuñez Szymanski.

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ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT GUITARIST JEFF KOLLMAN DROPS 2023 A.D. ON VINYL WITH 3 BONUS TRACKS. OUT NOW THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT

Jeff Kollman is best known for his heavy, melodic electric guitar playing, fusing elements of Jazz harmony and creating his own brand of Rock with his long running prog fusion trio, Cosmosquad, and as member Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats. You can also catch him live with famed producer Alan Parsons (Pink Floyd, Beatles) with The Alan Parsons Live Project and in the studio or on stage with the likes of Japanese legend Eikichi Yazawa, Asia F.J.P., Steel Pulse, Chris Isaak, Jason Mraz, Lou Gramm (Foreigner), and producing rock legends Phil Mogg (UFO), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), and Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow).

Jeff released his latest album 2023 A.D on May 17th which features a guest appearance by Red Hot Chili Peppers and fellow Bombastic Meatbats drummer Chad Smith on the first single “Tongs & Thongs”. Now the Double LP vinyl drop with 3 extra tracks showcasing more of Kollman’s amazing guitar playing, but don’t take our word for it.

"Insanely cool tone -chops and originality! Love the tracks and diversity...and man you keep getting better and better!! Your touch and feel is one of a kind. The compositions and playing by all is world class! A must have for all musicians to see how it's done!" - Steve Lukather

Listen to “Tongs & Thongs” here: https://push.fm/ps/tongs

This expanded Double LP includes 3 bonus tracks which Kollman elaborates on, “‘1979' was written just a few weeks before the manufacturing of vinyl. The tune starts out with a classical style guitar solo on a Spanish made Ramirez 1A guitar from 1979. This is the year I started playing guitar which makes it fitting for a song title. I sent it over to pianist Guy Allison who started building the song around the solo intro. This song is truly a collaboration between us. ‘Friends’ is an intimate acoustic piece with a bass accompaniment. I love to show the softer acoustic side of my writing. The melody interestingly has a minor 2nd harmony to the melody note. It creates a subtle tension to the melancholy vibe. 'A Tribute For Tommy’ is a truly inspired solo acoustic guitar piece. They say music is the healer. This song is dedicated to my older brother and only sibling
Tommy who tragically passed away in 2012. Tommy taught me so much about how to play with soul, meaning and attitude. I owe him EVERYTHING!”

This Double LP has 15 tracks in all and features Shane Gaalaas (MSG, Yngwie Malmsteen) Jimmy Johnson (Allan Holdsworth, James Taylor), Guy Allison (Doobie Brothers), Kevin Chown (Steelheart, Sebastian Bach) and Ed Roth (Robbie Krieger). Bassist Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea) makes a special appearance on the bonus Vinyl track 1979.

View video for “Tribal Scream” below.

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Seasoned Scottish artist CAM FRASER shows his roots on debut BOULDER FIELDS album 'With All The Other Ghosts'

“Combines Scottish folk with Americana and indie, creating an engaging, stirring musical blend… gorgeous, timeless music that comes highly recommended” ~ Americana UK

"Upbeat and infectious with a feel-good vibe. A catchy melody, constructed at the crossroads of folk, rock and pop, this is an earworm to leave you grinning as you grab a pint or the hand of your partner for a hearty dance" ~ The Spill Magazine


Edinburgh-based folk-rock troubadour Boulder Fields has released his debut album ‘With All The Other Ghosts’ via Scottish indie imprint Let There Be Numbers. With a career spanning decades, he has mastered the art of blending folk, Americana and indie rock. The result? An engaging, stirring musical tapestry.

Mainly played on acoustic instruments, these 11 thoughtful tracks feature beautiful, stripped-down arrangements. Enveloped with sonorous harmonies and delivered with fierce intensity, they nevertheless recall the artist's punk history.

Boulder Fields revolves around Scottish singer-songwriter Cam Fraser, formerly of Borrowed Books and 80s punk legends The Cateran, who came to reach a wider audience by touring with Nirvana on the 1989 UK tour that led to the American grunge legends' big break. Between his two bands, Cam Fraser has toured or performed with The Proclaimers, Tad and Grant Hart (Husker Du),

On this album, Cam (vocals, guitar) is joined by long-time collaborator Aly Barr (bass, vocals) and the talented Suzy Cargill (drums, vocals). Since Boulder Fields' debut performance at 2022's Belladrum Festival, they've played several very well-received shows around Edinburgh, some as a three-piece and some with the extended line-up.

This album also features Jamie Watson, a hugely respected figure in the Scottish music scene. Perhaps best known for producing Snow Patrol and The Vaselines. The former owner of Chamber Studio, Watson was also a member of influential Scottish bands The Monos, The Solos and The Persian Rugs. Jamie and Cam first worked together in the 1980s. Contributing impressive finger-style acoustic guitar on several tracks, he also helped create the final mix.

Boulder Fields has shared two singles from this album - the rockier uptempo lead track 'Measures' and 'Wipe Out The Stars', inspired by his love for and attachment to his hometown of Edinburgh. The lyrics say it all: “And we can’t escape now and so we remain. Forever enthralled by the mist and the rain. And we never noticed you tricking our hearts. Sweeping us up when we’d fallen apart.”

"I’ve lived in Edinburgh – more or less – since I came here as a student. I’ve tried to leave. Honestly, I have. But here I am. And here I stay. It can be a cold place. Not just the weather... Is there a better city to live in? Maybe. But not for me. My family and friends are here. My favourite café. My favourite pubs. My favourite people. I’ve long accepted that I’ll very likely die here. They can scatter my ashes in the park I run round and round and round as I try to fend off the dying bit for a good while longer.  So it’s a love song. Living and dying in the city," says Cam Fraser. 

"The album owes a lot to the very lovely guy who sat behind the mixing desk, Richie Werner at B&B Studios. As well as fretting about all the technical stuff and making sure he got the best possible sound out of all the instruments, Richie also fired up his studio’s old Hammond organ and played on a couple of songs."

'With All the Other Ghosts' is out now digitally from fine music outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by Cam Fraser (PRS / BMI)
Cam Fraser - vocals, acoustic guitar
Aly Barr - acoustic bass, vocals, piano
Suzy Cargill - drums, percussion, mandolin, vocals
Richie Werner - organ
Jamie Watson -  acoustic guitar, mixing support
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Richie Werner at B&B Studios
Album cover design & artwork by Cam Fraser
Front cover photography by John MacPherson
Catalogue No: LTBNLP703
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THE PULL OF AUTUMN shares 'Lost Time' feat. JULIUS MANNING - hushed intimacy from new 'Memory Tree' album

"A gem... A genuine and welcome earworm" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Beautiful... Pure and simple. Lyrically emotional and thought-provoking. It has perfect instrumentation and musicality" ~ Spill Magazine

"Better to travel well than to arrive... this band is not about merely travelling, this is exploration down the unbeaten paths of the glorious unknown" ~ The Swindonian


Indie art-pop outfit The Pull of Autumn presents their new offering 'Lost Time'. Featuring San Francisco singer-songwriter Julius Manning, this echoes the hushed intimacy of Nick Drake, only with heightened dream-energy, A highlight of their fifth album 'Memory Tree', a vibrant yet reflective collection of poignant indie folk songs released by the Boston indie imprint RBM Records.

Led by Rhode Island native Daniel Darrow of 80s post-punk group Johanna’s House of Glamour, The Pull of Autumn is a dynamic collective - like a revolving door of collaborators whose other core members are Bruce MacLeod, Matthew Darrow, Luke Skyscraper James (I.R.S. recording artist Fashion), who also created the video for this new Julius Manning-led single. Each release involves notable and emerging artists, drawn from the local scene and further abroad.

Julius Manning is a long-time Pull of Autumn collaborator, who earlier appeared on the 'Small Colors' and 'Beautiful Broken World' albums. A veteran of the Southern California music scene, Julius’ music recalls the sixty’s British folk music of Nick Drake, together with Sandy Denny's dreamy sound.                            

Described as "a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life", the 'Memory Tree' album features numerous outstanding artists, including Philip Parfitt (The Perfect Disaster), Ricky Humphrey (This Twisted Wreckage), San Francisco-based artist Leigh Gregory, Berkeley singer-songwriter Sophia Campbell, and Rhode Island Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Paul Everett.

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THE PULL OF AUTUMN shares 'Lost Time' feat. JULIUS MANNING - hushed intimacy from new 'Memory Tree' album 

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FOCUS TRACKS: Lost Time, I Was Just Dreaming, Opening / Closing, The Dolphins, Lines Written
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'Lost Time' video  https://youtu.be/-gWOAdrdgRw
'Memory Tree' album  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/memory-tree
'I Was Just Dreaming'  https://youtu.be/zPoxB8n5ebs
'Opening / Closing'  https://youtu.be/k9gaDi3EX2Y
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZHn08pIrnDqlDUSqHikHV
'Beautiful Broken World' album (2022)  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/beautiful-broken-world
'Outlaw Empire' feat. Mark Stewart, Adrian Sherwood https://youtu.be/VCcC2aIMqd8 
'Live Today' feat. One Grace Forever  https://youtu.be/uUiaN13_v3E

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"A gem... A genuine and welcome earworm" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Beautiful... Pure and simple. Lyrically emotional and thought-provoking. It has perfect instrumentation and musicality" ~ Spill Magazine

"Better to travel well than to arrive... this band is not about merely travelling, this is exploration down the unbeaten paths of the glorious unknown" ~ The Swindonian


Indie art-pop outfit The Pull of Autumn presents their new offering 'Lost Time'. Featuring San Francisco singer-songwriter Julius Manning, this echoes the hushed intimacy of Nick Drake, only with heightened dream-energy, A highlight of their fifth album 'Memory Tree', a vibrant yet reflective collection of poignant indie folk songs released by the Boston indie imprint RBM Records.

Led by Rhode Island native Daniel Darrow of 80s post-punk group Johanna’s House of Glamour, The Pull of Autumn is a dynamic collective - like a revolving door of collaborators whose other core members are Bruce MacLeod, Matthew Darrow, Luke Skyscraper James (I.R.S. recording artist Fashion), who also created the video for this new Julius Manning-led single. Each release involves notable and emerging artists, drawn from the local scene and further abroad.

Julius Manning is a long-time Pull of Autumn collaborator, who earlier appeared on the 'Small Colors' and 'Beautiful Broken World' albums. A veteran of the Southern California music scene, Julius’ music recalls the sixty’s British folk music of Nick Drake, together with Sandy Denny's dreamy sound.                            

Described as "a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life", the 'Memory Tree' album features numerous outstanding artists, including Philip Parfitt (The Perfect Disaster), Ricky Humphrey (This Twisted Wreckage), San Francisco-based artist Leigh Gregory, Berkeley singer-songwriter Sophia Campbell, and Rhode Island Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Paul Everett.

"Originally recorded by the late John Neff (David Lynch’s Bluebob and the sountracks for 'Lost Highway', 'Blue Velvet', 'Mulholland Drive'), it was a lot of fun to talk and share files  back and forth. John was excited to know the song was getting a chance to be heard. He also shared my love for hardware synths and electronics," says Daniel Darrow.                            

Julius Manning adds, "'Lost Time' was originally written in a living room in California. To me, it feels like a way to cope with what’s coming in our world - the escape in order to let go where those dark places run deep. I was happy to see John Neff and Daniel working together to bring this song to the world ."

Earlier, the band shared the lead track 'I Was Just Dreaming', featuring Boston artist Bruce MacLeod on vocals, and 'Opening / Closing' featuring Rhode Island producer, songwriter and artist Kraig Jordan, known for his collaborations with Tanya Donnelly.

Daniel Darrow says, "Instead of the free-genre bending of what came before, this new album is focused on a continuous motion of sound that creates an overall effect of electro/acoustic music and ambient sounds. Hours were spent on the order of the track selection to create a continuous sound that tells a story reflected on the cover of the album. The tree pointing downward represents the future as well as holding onto the past. This album is a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life. I am very excited to feature many RI artists whose music I have come to love and respect over many years. Many veterans from around the world also contribute to the album. I feel this album is a concise picture of this moment in time. Every song reflects beauty, future loves and lost loves. I am excited to bring this album and great artists to the light and to have their music heard."

'Memory Tree' arrives two years after The Pull of Autumn's 'Beautiful Broken World'album, which involved several music luminaries, including The Pop Group's Mark Stewart, Living Colour's Doug Wimbish and producer Adrian Sherwood. The Pull of Autumn released their debut eponymous album in 2018, followed by 'Afterglow' in 2019, 'Small Colors' in 2020 and 'Beautiful Broken World' in 2022.

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

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Produced & Mixed by Daniel Darrow                          
Mastered by Bruce Macleod                            
Cover painting by Paul Everett
         
       
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Fred Abong (Throwing Muses, Belly) presents 'Listening' single from eighth full-length album 'Blindness' (CD out July 5)

“Purity and honesty in his approach that gets more and more intense with each track... like you’re riding a wave of energy” ~ Higher Plain Music

“Beautifully raw, uncluttered and quite cinematic... Melodically infectious and lyrically mysterious" ~ Newport Naked

“Abong’s vocal delivery is a testament to his storytelling prowess. His voice carries the weight of experience, each phrase brimming with authenticity and emotion... connecting on a profound level with the emotions that make us human”  ~ Skylight Webzine

“So unique that there is no possible way this music could be mistaken as being performed by anyone else" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

“An almost painful intimacy to his words despite the oblique phrasing and imagery he conjures” ~ Isolation Records


Modern-day American crooner-philosopher Fred Abong shares 'Listening', the latest audio-visual offering from his new 'Blindness' album. Released via Moochin' About Records. this third single from the album rounds out the album's sonic landscape. Following the drama-rock of 'Heaven' and the quasi-dance vibe of the title track 'Blindness', this new single adds a vaguely 80’s romanticism, somewhat in a Blue Nile vein.

Now based in New Orleans, Abong is no stranger to the US music scene, having got his musical start in the 1980’s on the Rhode Island hardcore punk scene. In the early 1990s, he played bass for Throwing Muses and then Belly. Putting music on hold for academic pursuits, he then earned a PhD in Humanities and taught at various universities for eight years before returning to music. Now back as a solo artist, Abong also plays bass in the Kristin Hersh Electric Trio. He has also been a practicing Vedic astrologer for the past 20 plus years.

“'Listening' was actually the first song written for this album. It’s a chord progression and keyboard/piano sound that I feel has been lurking in my consciousness for a long time. It really did kinda write itself … the only impediment was my ineptitude on the piano, which took some time to correct. At the time of writing this, I had just purchased my first keyboard of any kind - a full size MIDI controller in this case. As soon as I hooked it up to Logic and started messing around with the plugins, I could feel all these latent songs beginning to wake up, to "show their faces". The songs came quickly, though not necessarily easily, as my piano skills, as I mentioned, were fairly rudimentary," explains Fred Abong.

"Making the video was much easier. I shot it in about an hour in my garage. Somehow it seemed the proper setting for the song. Turns out a garage is a good place to listen, to hear things in an unfamiliar way. It’s also a great place to take your favorite shovel for a spin."

A Filipino-American singer-songwriter, Abong's music has a raw and unpolished production aesthetic with an overall direct, though deceptively imaginative and oblique, presentation. Taking a detour from the musical road most traveled, Abong wrote the material for this album on the piano rather than bass or guitar, effectively opening up a new compositional and emotional space for him.

Between the bookends of the new 'Blindness' album and 'Homeless', the first set of songs as a solo artist, originally self-released in 2018, Abong has released several critically acclaimed records, including his self-recorded 2023 'Fear Pageant' and earlier albums 'Yellowthroat', 'Pulsing' and 'Our Mother of Perpetual Help'.

"I’ve actually gotten some feedback that the entire 'Blindness' LP sounds like a ‘departure’ from what I’ve done up to this point in my solo work. But from my perspective, it’s just another dimension of songwriting, which for me is not about finding a ‘style’ and sticking with it. I’m more interested in staying wide open to whatever shows up when there’s an instrument, familiar or unfamiliar, in my hands," says Abong.

"I’ve been listening to and "studying" a wide variety of musical forms my entire life, and so I guess I have also been unconsciously ‘composing’, too. And waiting for the moment or moments when those compositions would present themselves."

On July 5, the 'Blindness' album will be released everywhere digitally (including Apple Music and Spotify) and on CD. For now, it can be downloaded exclusively via Bandcamp, where the pre-order is now available for the CD, coupled together with Abong's 'Homeless' album as a bonus.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics by Fred Abong
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Fred Abong
All instruments performed by Fred Abong
Videos by Fred Abong
Album released by Moochin' About Records
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ROTTING CHRIST Release New Single "Primal Resurrectoin"

Brothers and sisters of the sacred metal conclave, the time has come once more to unite under the blackened banner of ROTTING CHRIST. With hearts ablaze and spirits untamed, Sakis Tollis and his brother Themis proudly present the towering, gothic anthem "Primal Resurrection" off the newly released deluxe edition of Pro Xtristou.

Watch the official lyric video below.

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For over three decades, Rotting Christ have harnessed the whispers of ancient gods, crafting symphonies that resonate with the soul of the true metal spirit. Pro Xristou - which fittingly translates from Greek to "Before Christ" - is a blackened testament, a beacon in the dark that celebrates the enduring legacy of the pagan spirit. It ceremoniously weaves historic levels of atmosphere with the valiant roar and fist-pumping melodies that have made this band the defining pillar of Hellenic black metal. 

While Rotting Christ proudly hail from Greece, Pro Xtrisou has brought their iconic sound all over the world. The album has climbed all the way to #7 on Billboard's Hard Music Album chart.

In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,300 concerts around the globe.  Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.

Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push boundaries.

But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek,  English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.

In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristou.

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

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

Guest Musicians
Amdroniki Skoula - Vocals (on 'La Letra Del Diavolo')
Nikos Kerkiras - Keyboard
Christina Alexiou - Choir
Maria Tsironi - Choir
Alexandros Loyziotis - Choir
Vasilis Karatzas - Choir

Andrew Liles - Narration (on 'The Apostate', 'Pretty World, Pretty Dies')
Kim Diaz Holm - Narration (on 'Ygdrassil')

Recording Studio
Deva Sounds Studios (Athens, Greece)

Producer
Sakis Tolis

Sound Engineer
Fotis Bernando
Aggelos Karatzas

Mixing
Jens Borgen at Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)

Mastering
Tony Lidgren at Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)

Artwork Artists
Thomas Cole - Artwork
Adrien Bousson - Digital Processing

Biography
Sébastien J. Gamez

Links:
Official Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/athanatoieste
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RottingChristOfficia
Bandcamp: https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rotting-christ/id28441629
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
CD Clamshell Box - Deluxe Digipak w/ Gold Foil + 2 Bonus
Tracks & Extras
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear, Red & Blue Mixed
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Green
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Turquoise
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Yellow
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Blue
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - silver & Black Marbled
Limited Box Set Vinyl - 12" Gold & Black Marbled w/ Gold Foil + 2 Bonus Tracks & Extras
Cassette

THE OTHER LA Release New Single "Defiant"; Announce Tour Dates with Scotty Austin

The world may have broken, but it has always been that way for lead singer Aria and long time ally Mac Lee. After being held down and told to conform, they decided to hit back with their new release – "DEFIANT". It is time to rail against ideas, people, authority figures and declare – I will not go silent, I am Defiant.

"Defiant" is a fast-paced track that opens with heavy tribal drums, setting a powerful tone. The song features a guttural yet ethereal vocal performance, expressing the raw emotion of breaking free. "Defiant" transcends their typical break-out anthem, "I'm Not Broken", capturing the spirit of punk from the '70s, the disaffected Gen X of the '90s, and the resilient individuals of the 2020s. From the compelling hook "I won’t be silenced" to the liberating bridge "Set me free," this song is designed to ignite passion and inspire fans to raise their fists and chant the anthemic line, "I am Defiant."

The Other LA Tour Dates:

Friday, 7/5 in Franklin, OH @ JD Legends w/ Scotty Austin / Rehab

Saturday, 7/6 in Danville, KY @ The Nook w/ Scotty Austin / Rehab

Sunday, 7/7 in Park Hills, MO @ Park Hills Underground w/ Scotty Austin / Rehab

Thursday, 7/11 in Wheeling, WV @ Generations Pub w/ Scotty Austin / Rehab

Friday, 7/12 in Conneautville, PA @ Country Corner Inn w/ Scotty Austin / Rehab

Saturday, 7/13 in Virginia Beach, VA @ Scandals Live

Sunday, 7/14 in Raleigh, NC @ Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard w/ Scotty Austin / Rehab

Monday, 9/9 in Miami, FL Rockin The Magnifica Cruise

Tuesday, 9/10 in Miami, FL Rockin The Magnifica Cruise

Wednesday, 9/11 in Miami, FL Rockin The Magnifica Cruise

Thursday, 9/12 in Miami, FL Rockin The Magnifica Cruise

Friday, 9/13 in Miami, FL Rockin The Magnifica Cruise

Saturday, 9/14 in Satellite Beach, FL @ Wynfield's w/ Scotty Austin

Sunday, 9/15 in Pompano Beach, FL @ Piper's w/ Scotty Austin

The Other LA is a band on the verge of a metamorphosis. Their journey began in 1999, a time when the world was bracing for another collapse, and through the flow of time, a tiny hole into a converging universe opened. Originally from Louisiana, this four-piece band now calls Nashville home. They are evolving beyond the confines of rock and metal to forge a new sound that will draw in both fans and skeptics, leading them to a place of transcendence and ascendancy. Join the journey as Aria, with the support of fans, begins to fully understand the gift of Asperger's.

The band has packed venues in Nashville, supporting acts like Halestorm, Lacey Sturm, and Lacuna Coil. TOLA delivers a heavy-hitting, headline-worthy show, distinguished by their seemingly effortless ability to connect emotionally with any audience. Aria, the lead singer and songwriter, shares her journey of balancing Asperger's and overcoming adversity through intimate lyrics and raw vocal performances, making The Other LA stand out in the music scene.

The Other LA:
ARIA - Vocals
Mac Lee – Bass / Brutals and Backing Vocals
Zack Chapmen – Drums
Charlie Thompson - Guitar

For More Information Please Visit:

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Brooklyn post-punk outfit CLONE bring the firepower on debut album 'CL. 1', released via Little Cloud Records

"Loud, aggressive disharmonies flow into a flood of raging and conflicting emotions where droning reverb-injected riffs, angsty and obsessive excruciatingly ringing John McGeoch-esque guitar strains" ~ White, Light White Heat

"Feeding what are now greedy expectations, fuelled by this smashing earworm, Clone ignites a firestorm of sonic pleasure - enthralled and fascinated with its sonic impression, emotional turbulence and convincing delivery" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Highly Urgent Political Rock" ~  Destroy // Exist

"A monument to what seems like a dying art form, Clone emerges from the streets of Brooklyn—streets that have been fertile ground for underground music for decades—to remind us of what a band can truly be in an age of digitization, pre-fabrication, and superficiality" ~ Idioteq


Brooklyn post-punk outfit Clone presents their debut 'CL. 1' album, just in time for the summer solstice. Released via Portland label Little Cloud Records and North Carolina's 5BC Records, this is an album born from a seemingly lost wellspring of shared imagination and a youthful transformative power.

Their sonic exploration, once a private refuge, now invites all. Earlier, the band shared caustic excellence in the iconoclastic singles 'Dividing Line', 'Immutable' and 'Redeemer', each igniting a fire for change.

'CL.1' is a phenomenal debut album – a truly impressive first outing. Recorded and mixed by NYC legendary producer Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Swans, Brian Eno, John Zorn, Herbie Hancock, Iggy Pop, Helmet, Dresden Dolls) at his famed BC Studio, built by Brian Eno. Co-produced by Bisi and LG Galleon, this record was mastered by Fred Kevorkian (The White Stripes, Sonic Youth, Juliana Hatfield, Pharaoh Sanders, Regina Spektor, Cassandra Wilson, Lloyd Cole).

One of the most exciting new post-punk bands on the scene these days, each member of Clone is of strong musical lineage. Dead Leaf Echo frontman LG Galleon is joined by NYC musicians Gregg Giufree (Pilot to Gunner), Max Idas and Dominick Turi. Today, their live line-up includes Paul Liziragga (Namesake) and Alex Cox (The Veldt).

Clone's music is evocative, in ethos and ambition, of a time when music still could change lives. Their lyrics involve the struggles and critiques of the working person's daily life. The bands started playing shows in 2019, building their fanbase organically, brick by brick, word of their incendiary live shows spreading. Each time they play, more are won over.

"We had been rehearsing and writing the material all through the very end of Trump's first term, having started the band right before COVID hit.  Taking a leering look down on class systems via politicized punk rock always seems appropriate, but we had no idea that the first day of tracking at Martin Bisi's studio (BC Studios) would coincide with the results of the new election. We rehearsed the songs in Bushwick but the studio was in Gowanus (30 min away) so everyday I woke up and got on the bike to the studio for overdubs. But the first day was different - in the excitement of the election having gone deep into the night (after sleep had overtaken), we awoke to cheers of excitement," says LG Galleon.

"I went to my local barista and asked for my normal and was handed a bottle of tequila. No time for coffee, the celebrations had already started. Emotions were running high and optimistic and it carried over into the studio. We quickly delivered the material over to Martin during the next two days and overdubs followed shortly after. A feeling of writing the songs in desperation near the end of his term made for a feeling of release; albeit we knew it was a pyrrhic victory in the moment. COVID and life would mean we'd lose two of the original members when they left New York, but there will always be the feeling we had there in that moment on Election Day. It's interesting that now that this material is being released, Round 2 looms in the very near future, bringing back all those same fierce feelings of retribution once more."

Clone is a unit of its parts. Egalitarian in their writing process, songs are built upon inchoate sparks offered by any member, letting the jams run free in their rehearsal space until there’s a complete song, guided by the alchemy of intuition. There’s no rule book here, and no one defining member, but there is a palpable chemistry.

Rooted in belief in its galvanizing, redemptive power, the kind which used to be written for the lonely and the scarred and the diffident (before something truly was lost), something deeply enmeshed within the human psyche that could be shared. Clone are fitfully reclaiming this, which at its crux, is the imagination of youth. Captured vividly here, their private universe of sonic exploration is now open to all.

On June 21, the 'CL. 1' album was released as a 12" vinyl LP, featuring an impressive black and white mix, and as a digital download everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify. and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All tracks written by Clone
Lyrics by LG Galleon (onewithwave music ASCAP)
Performed by LG Galleon / Gregg Giufree / Max Idas / Dominick Turi
LG Galleon - guitar, vocals, keys
Gregg Giufree - drums
Max Idas - bass
Dominic Turi - guitar, keys
Recorded and mixed by Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Swans) at BC Studios
Co-produced by LG Galleon
Mastered by Fred Kevorkian at Kevorkian Mastering
Album cover art designed by Roy Burns iii
Single cover artwork by Jacques Urioste
Released by Little Cloud Records and 5BC Records
'Dividing Line' video by Preston Spurlock
BnW artist photography by Silvia Saponaro
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

LIVE SHOWS
July 21 ASHBURY PARK, NJ - Bond St
Aug. 8  BROOKLYN, NY - Our Wicked Lady
Aug. 24  HUDSON, NY - Porchfest
Aug. 25  BROOKLYN, NY - Mama Tried (with Live Skull)
Aug. 29  NEW YORK, NY - Baker Falls
Sept 13  BROOKLYN, NY - Our Wicked Lady
Oct. 13  PROVIDENCE, RI - Scurvy Dog


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