NJ Hard Rockers WHO ON EARTH's New EP 'Smoke & Mirrors' Out Now!

Today, New Jersey hard rockers WHO ON EARTH are proud to release their new EP 'Smoke & Mirrors.'

The release of 'Smoke & Mirrors' comes in the wake of a heartbreaking loss for the band. In July, WHO ON EARTH completed recording their new material, only to lose their lead guitarist, Bruce Gatewood, to a sudden heart attack. Bruce was a beloved musician, friend, and mentor whose legacy is deeply embedded in the band’s music.

“Bruce will always live on in our hearts, and his contributions will be heard for many years to come,” reflects the band. “We’ve vowed to honor him by getting this music out to the world and keeping his memory alive.”

'Smoke & Mirrors' was produced, mixed, engineered & mastered by Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob) at Sonic Stomp Studios, NY, NY, while the EP cover art was created by Ken Adams (Lamb of God).

On the release of the EP, WHO ON EARTH comments,

"We plan on releasing new music throughout the year, and 'Smoke & Mirrors' is part one. We can't wait for people to hear how the band has grown from 'Blame' and how layered our songwriting and musicianship has become." they continue, "We are very proud of 'Smoke & MIrrors'. It speaks to the deceptive nature of corporations (Dawgz, Voodoo), shitty people (Trash Talker) and social media, bastardized news reporting (Lobotomy).  What you see is, unfortunately, rarely the truth. 'Yesterday's Future' is our epic song, 6 minutes in length. It's our Hallowed be Thy Name and you can certainly hear the Iron Maiden influences coming through!"

WHO ON EARTH is a band with stories to tell and experiences to share, which they deliver with groove and melody, bringing back the lost art of the sing-along chorus, the ripping guitar solo, and the crunchy, head-bopping swagger of the rock of yesteryears! Not only are they not afraid to pay homage to the great hard rock of the 70s/80s & 90s, WHO ON EARTH wears it like a badge of honor and plays it boldly with a refreshing, modernized confidence.

Somebody needed to pick up the torch for hard rock and heavy metal with real grit and gusto without a gimmick. Enter WHO ON EARTH. The New Jersey quintet—Andrew Couche [vocals], Pete Rizzi [bass], Howie Fallon [drums], Johnny James Barone [guitar], and Jimmy Kocha [guitar]—deliver a one-two punch of hard-hitting hooks and airtight instrumentation bolted down by pummeling grooves and piercing riffs. The band continues to pay homage to rock’s past as they usher in its future on their latest EP, 'Smoke & Mirrors'.

It all gestated from a question…

“We wanted to fill in the blank of ‘WHO ON EARTH is going to bring back good rock and metal?’,” explains Pete. “We grew up on the new wave of British heavy metal and classic rock. We went through grunge and other great genres of metal. We wanted to resurrect the melodies, hooks, and guitar solos. We returned to our roots yet upgraded everything with modern production.”

The group made their bones through countless gigs across the Tristate area in every dive bar and concert hall with a stage. Along the way, Andrew and Pete tore up venues as part of MadHaus, performing marathon covers. During 2021, the longtime friends chose to forego covers, hunker down, and compose an original album. The composing came easy, and in a short time, the founding fathers had 10 songs ready to go. To bring the record to life, the band hit the studio with none other than Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob). Over the next year, the guys endured numerous COVID delays as they recorded with Orlando behind the board as producer, engineer, and “stunt” guitarist. Nodding to everyone from Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica to Rush, Alice In Chains, and Tool, they placed storytelling in the spotlight.

“Most of our songs are complete stories from start to finish,” notes Andrew. “We’re talking about our lives.”

“There’s a personal vulnerability in the lyrics,” adds Pete. “It’s reflective and honest.”

In November of 2023 the band recorded a refreshing, heavier version of Toto’s "Hold the Line", adding crunchy guitars, pounding drums, new solos, some tasty bass elaboration and the signature Coosh vocals. The revitalized version quickly became a hit and is the band’s most streamed song.

In July of 2024, after completing the recording of 10 new songs, the band lost their beloved guitarist, Bruce Gatewood, to heart disease. Devastated by the loss, the boys emerged from a very trying time with the decision to forge on, making it their mission to honor Bruce’s passing by promoting the music they have created together. Today, WHO ON EARTH released the first half of those songs with the EP, ‘Smoke & Mirrors’.

In the end, WHO ON EARTH fill a void for rock ‘n’ roll.

“We just tried to write good songs,” Pete leaves off. “We’ve gone back to what we grew up on. It’s still valuable and relevant. It can’t die.”

“We want to inspire younger people to play this style,” concludes Andrew. “It would be nice to pass on the tradition.”

WHO ON EARTH are:

Coosh – vocals

Pete Rizzi – bass

Howie Fallon – drums

Johnny James Barone – guitar

Jimmy Kocha – guitar

Kill The Lights Celebrate Anniversary of "Death Melodies" Anniversary With "Nothing Left" B-Side

Kill The Lights, which features former members of Bullet for My Valentine, Throw the Fight, Threat Signal, and Still Remains, dropped their incendiary sophomore album Death Melodies on March 8, 2024 via Fearless Records. 

Kill The Lights are celebrating the one-year anniversary release of Death Melodies by dropping the B-side "Nothing Left" and it's quite the ripper. The moshy, mid-tempo anthem features the band's ferociously familiar galloping, thrashy guitar solos and two-tier vocal attack, pitting corrosive screams with soaring melodic singing. This is how you celebrate a metallic milestone. While the band's intricate guitar work nods to the '80s, Kill the Lights always infuse their sound with a modern flair

"'Nothing Left' is a song that discusses the inner battle that those people dealing with anxiety and ADHD have with themselves on a daily basis," says singer James Clark. "'Nothing Left' talks about the daily tightrope that must be navigated to try and feel 'normal.' The song talks about the struggle, while also recognizes and accepts that it's something you have to live and deal with. Half the battle is managing the symptoms and taking each day at a time."

Certain bonds cross any and all borders and boundaries. Kill The Lights harbor this kind of connection between them. Even though you’ve got Michael "Moose" Thomas [drums] and Jason "Jay" James [bass] in Bridgend, Wales, James Clark [vocals] in Minneapolis, MN, Jordan Whelan [guitar] in Grand Rapids, MI, and Travis Montgomery [guitar] in Dallas, TX, the musicians lock into an impenetrable groove that eclipses physical distance. The band is especially adept at fusing classic, galloping guitar riffing with modern metal conventions, like alternately sung and screamed vocals and breakdowns that will incite pits to erupt. 

Of course, the musicians boast an incredible pedigree. Moose co-founded multi-platinum international heavyweights Bullet For My Valentine, while Jay also played in the band. James fronted Throw The Fight, and Jordan and Travis handled guitar duties for Still Remains and Threat Signal, respectively. Upon forming Kill The Lights, they uncovered uncontainable chemistry, releasing their debut LP The Sinner in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Among many highlights, "The Faceless" posted up 2 million-plus Spotify streams and counting followed by "Through The Night" and "Shed My Skin," which each crossed the 1 million mark. Metal Hammer rated it 4-out-of-5 stars and proclaimed "Kill The Lights nail the groove and the glory." After piling up millions of streams and earning acclaim from the likes of KERRANG! and New Noise, a sense of unwavering unity drives their second full-length offering, Death Melodies.

Imminence Release Extended Edition of "The Black" Titled "The Return of the Black," Share New Song "God Fearing Man"— LISTEN

Following the remarkable global triumph of their latest album The Black, released on April 12, 2024, Imminence has firmly established themselves as one of the most rapidly rising and in-demand acts in modern alternative music. The band’s explosive success has been further cemented by their first-ever full U.S. headline tour, which saw the majority of dates sell out, a completely sold-out European headline tour in October, and their first Australian headline shows selling out in record time — marking an extraordinary 2024 for Imminence.

Kicking off 2025 with an almost entirely sold-out Scandinavian headline tour, the band now sets the stage for the release of The Return of The Black — an extended edition of their latest album. Leading the charge is the hard-hitting single and music video "God Fearing Man," setting the tone for Imminence's relentless momentum into the new year.

Watch the video below:

Despite the busiest year in their career, Imminence show no signs of slowing down. The new chapter of 2025 began with the unyielding release of their heaviest and most extreme composition to date, "Death Shall Have No Dominion"— a track that plunges listeners into deeper, darker territories before lifting them back up with the powerful new focus track "God Fearing Man." Fusing their signature orchestral string arrangements, led by vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, with a crushing instrumental foundation, Imminence continues to refine their distinctive sound — one that fans have aptly dubbed "violincore."

Beyond these new singles, The Return of The Black expands on the album’s legacy with re-mastered versions featuring a stellar lineup of guest musicians, including Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence), Niklas Karlsson (Orbit Culture), Joel Holmqvist (Aviana), Scott Kennedy (Bleed From Within), and Tim Charles (Ne Obliviscaris). The extended edition also boasts two brand-new remixes by producer and longtime collaborator VAAAL, alongside an exclusive cover of "The Black" by Jiluka — set to open for Imminence during their highly anticipated North American tour this spring. Closing the album is the hauntingly beautiful instrumental track "La Douleur Qui Est Sans Fin," marking the final chapter of The Black.

Recently, Imminence celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their debut album Iwith a special re-release featuring newly recorded vocals and a fresh mix and master. The Reclamation of I has been met with overwhelming acclaim, underscoring the band’s decade-long journey that has amassed over 1,000,000 followers across platforms, more than 400,000,000 streams, and a streak of sold-out shows worldwide. Now, Imminence is ready to take the next step—announcing their first-ever European arena headline shows. This groundbreaking production, "The Black Finale," will showcase the band in an entirely new light across five handpicked cities in December 2025.

With the imminent release of the extended edition, "The Return of The Black Tour: North America 2025" is set to kick off, followed by a packed summer festival season and additional live performances on new continents, soon to be revealed. The era of The Black is far from over, and Imminence is poised to make 2025 their most monumental year yet.

IMMINENCE ON TOUR:
WITH LANDMVRKS + JILUKA:
3/8 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
3/9 —  Montreal, QC — L'Olympia
3/10 — Toronto, ON — History
3/11 — Cleveland, OH — The Agora
3/12 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore 
3/14 — Chicago, IL — The Riviera
3/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave 
3/16 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
3/18 — Denver, CO — The Ogden
3/19 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
3/21 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
3/22 — San Diego, CA — Observatory Northpark
3/23 — Phoenix, AZ — Marquee 
3/25 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
3/26 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
3/28 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
3/29 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
3/30 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/1 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVA
4/3 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Roxian
4/4 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
4/5 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom

More tour info here. 

Reconciler Release "Three Songs" EP via Smartpunk Records

Reconciler's new EP "Three Songs" might be short but it packs a mighty punch of punk. The band, previously featured on Kerrang!, Idioteq, and more continues to deliver bold lyrical themes set to visceral soundtracks as this EP marks the next phase of their musical evolution.

Merchandise, vinyl, and other products for the EP release are available here.

The band's vocalist Joseph Lazzari explains, "Three Songs offers a heavier, more visceral side of Reconciler’s heart-on-sleeve approach that contemplates grappling with mental health as the credits roll on the American Dream."

ABOUT RECONCILER:
Reconciler is a band from Atlanta, GA first amplified in the summer of
2016. Harkening to a sound alternately Southeast and East Bay, they released their debut LP, Set Us Free, in February of 2019 to critical acclaim. A split 7-inch with the legendary Gainesville outfit, Ship Thieves followed in January of 2021. With a solidified new lineup and a refined focus, Reconciler went to work completing their sophomore album, Art For Our Sake, released on Smartpunk Records in the U.S. and Gunner Records in Europe in February of 2024. The band followed the release with their first tour of Europe and The U.K. Art For Our Sake’s singles were featured on editorial playlists, and widely played on college radio. The album’s title track became the most-played song on Sirius XM’s Faction Punk station for several months. On March 7th, 2025, Reconciler will release a limited 7-inch, Three Songs, ahead of a southern tour and SXSW appearance.Three Songs offers a heavier, more visceral side of Reconciler’s heart-on-sleeve approach.

Dutch Futuristic Metallers CRYPTOSIS Share New Album 'Celestial Death' Out NOW via Century Media Records

Dutch futuristic metallers CRYPTOSIS are proud to release their mighty, awe-inspiring sophomore album entitled 'Celestial Death', out now via Century Media Records.

To celebrate the album release and further demonstrate the powerful and versatile material available on 'Celestial Death', the focus track entitled “Ascending” is being made available today across digital platforms and can also be checked out in a new video produced by the film production company F/53 HERE.

CRYPTOSIS had the following comment about the track and album release:

"We’re thrilled to unveil 'Ascending', the fourth and final single from our new album ‘Celestial Death’! The full album is available as of TODAY! This track dives into a future where humanity uploads its consciousness to a vast digital cloud, blurring the lines between reality and virtual existence. 'Ascending' captures both the allure and the unsettling consequences of this technological leap. It reflects on the haunting permanence of a life disconnected from the physical world. Musically, it blends ethereal melodies with steady old school rhythms, building toward an epic climax at the end of the song. This song marks a powerful conclusion to the journey leading up to ‘Celestial Death’. An album that’s darker, heavier, and more atmospheric than anything we've done before!”

Watch the New Video for "Ascending"

'Celestial Death' was recorded by Olaf Skoreng at Tom Meier and Studio Moon Musicbetween April and August 2024, mixed by Fredrik Folkare at Chrome Studios (Unleashed, Necrophobic, Hellbutcher) in Sweden and finally mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Studios (Arch Enemy, Borknagar, Amorphis) in Sweden too. The album is the follow-up to CRYPTOSIS’ acclaimed 'Bionic Swarm' debut album (2021) and the EP 'The Silent Call'(2023), it once more comes with artwork by Eliran Kantor (Kreator, Testament, My Dying Bride) and also showcases the group on a darker, heavier, more melodic and extremely cinematic journey across its 11 tracks / 42 minutes of playing time.

Order 'Celestial Death' HERE

CRYPTOSIS are:

Laurens Houvast - Vocals, Guitars

Marco Prij - Drums

Frank te Riet - Bass, Mellotron, Synths, Backing vocals 

Tropic Gold Share "The Angels Are Gone" Video — WATCH // New EP Out Now

South East England trio TROPIC GOLD have released their new EP, SICK TO DEATH OF EVERYHING, via UNFD.

Get it here. 

They've also released the video for "THE ANGELS ARE GONE."

"'THE ANGELS ARE GONE' plays on as a lyric response to the question from the end of the introduction track opening the EP, that being 'How do you feel?,'" the band says. "The track's intention was to feel like a downward spiral when your head is just wrecked and in all the wrong places, with the chorus stating 'I need a reason to stay, 'cos the angels are gone.'"

Regarding the deeply personal EP, Tropic Gold siphoned every bit of emotion the members have experienced in recent times and parlayed it into these songs, saying, "SICK TO DEATH OF EVERYTHING had everything poured into it over some really difficult times — the name sums up what was, and has been, going through our heads. It's our most honest and vulnerable body of work, and hope that people hear it and connect so they understand they aren't alone with day-to-day instability of mental health, life uncertainty, and self-loathing."

Tropic Gold offer up a thoroughly modern and moody meld of alternative, metal, pop, and electronica, cajoling their passions for a dynamic culture pool of music and production styles into a single sonic petri dish. Though originally formed in 2019, the quartet have spent years in the lab, developing their sound and strong aesthetics behind the closed doors of a bespoke, self-built multi-media studio.

The Tropic Gold method is truly hands on, with guitarist Joshua Lee handling all production and recording duties, as well as diving into the weeds on their visual curation, manning the camera and edit suite as often as the production chair. 

SICK TO DEATH OF EVERYTHING follows Tropic Gold's 2023-released What A Wonderful Experience EP via UNFD.

Pairing swathes of moody atmospherics with soaring, ear worm choruses, the band’s songs feel like they would be equally A Vibe™ pulsing across sticky, cramped dance floors as soaring atop airy arenas. Coming on like a new romantic Bring Me The Horizon or a post breakup Don Broco, who just discovered their parents copy of The Cure'sDisintegration or a 45rpm copy ofSing The Sorrow playing at 33rpm… tl;dr: Tropic Gold are as gloomy as they are catchy.  Sharing a sonic space with the likes of the aforementioned BMTH and Broco, PVRIS, (latter day) Architects, Caskets, Spiritbox's plaintive moments and even Enter Shikari (albeit on Valium), Tropic Gold are just getting started in figuring out how to weaponize their cocktail of slap and swag.

TROPIC GOLD ARE:
Jacob Parris — Vocals
Joshua Lee — Guitars + Programming
Amy Barnett — Drums

THE VICE Release "A Great Unrest" EP and"From The Barricades" Music Video! ​   

Swedish dark metal act THE VICE has unleashed its brand new 5 track EP A Great Unrest via Noble Demon. To celebrate the release in a fitting manner, the band has released a music video for the track "From The Barricades".

THE VICE about the song:
"Sometimes rock 'n' roll shouldn't be more complicated than one middle finger and zero f*cks to give. And that's what "From The Barricades" is all about.It's punk song cast in our blackened mold of ferocious rock and die-hard metal, accelerating all the way until the very end. Nothing more, nothing less, but one hell of a ride.."

 

Watch the video for "From The Barricades" below:

Listen to "A Great Unrest" HERE

 

Following the success of their latest full-length album, Dead Canary Run (2024, Noble Demon), THE VICE embarked on an exciting journey to create a series of EPs. The addition of Joel Öhman, a long-time collaborator, has transformed the band into a finely-tuned quartet, enriching their sound with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.

The first offering from this new chapter, A Great Unrest, has this growth on full display, amplifying every inch of the foundation made of blackened metal, ambient pop and unbridled rock'n'roll. 

 

The five tracks - three new ones, a cover of "1 Sun" by Miley Cyrus and a rearranged version of "Welcome The Storm" from the latest album - were recorded in the fall of 2024 at Studio Underjord (Skraeckoedlan, Magna Carta Cartel, Haystack among others) in rural Sweden.

Fresh off of writing and recording a full album, this EP was the perfect way to musically break the "limitations" that can come when working to create a really unified piece of art.


And while it wasn't exactly Fantomas-levels of diverse tracks, sound engineer and owner of the studio, Joona Hassinen really pulled his 'A' game giving it a coherent sound. A Great Unrest sounds a bit lighter, yet more harsh than Dead Canary Run with an electrified, distorted tension running throughout. 

"A Great Unrest" is out now on Noble Demon and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION

 

The Vice are:
Rickard - Vocals & Guitars 
Charlie - Bass 
Petter - Drums
Guest appearance by Joel Öhman (Piano)

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/TheViceOfficial/  
https://www.instagram.com/theviceofficial/  
https://theviceonline.bandcamp.com/  
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon    

UK Metal Legends RAGING SPEEDHORN's New Album 'Night Wolf' is Out NOW via Spinefarm

British metal pioneers, RAGING SPEEDHORN, have released their brand-new studio album 'Night Wolf' via Spinefarm. 

RAGING SPEEDHORN drummer Gordon Morison comments:

“We’ve been blown away by the responses to both ‘Night Wolf’ and ‘Every Night’s Alright For Fighting’, and seeing the excitement from the fans ahead of today has been amazing. Making 'Night Wolf' was a joy, and we’re excited to hit the road today with Hit The Lights! If you haven’t grabbed a ticket yes, don’t miss out. These dates are going to be pure fucking chaos!”

Watch the Video for "Every Night's Alright For Fighting"

'Night Wolf' is an album that perfectly captures the magic RAGING SPEEDHORN have been concocting over their 25-year plus career. Flitting between sludge, crushing doom and high-energy dirt-fuelled rock ‘n’ roll riffs, the sextet have matured like a fine wine and honed their craft to a new level.

Featuring ten tracks of ferocious, riff-centred metal that’s packed with strength, power, and, ultimately, song-driven groove, RAGING SPEEDHORN are once again ready to provide an antidote to mediocrity and pedestrian radio-rock.

Recorded with Russ Russell (Napalm Death, At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir) at Parlour Studios in Kettering, UK, the relationship between RAGING SPEEDHORN and Russell has been honed over many years – he has produced the Pledge Music-released 'Lost Ritual' and'Hard To Kill'.

The band’s drummer, Gordon Morrison, comments:

“Russ really captures what we want to achieve and understands the band. We always work well together and, frankly, I wouldn’t want to record with anyone else at this stage.”

'Night Wolf' is the first album to feature new guitarist Daf Williams who joins founding members Frank Regan (vocals), Gordon Morison (drums) and mainstays Jim Palmer(guitar), Andy Gilmour (bass – who also plays with UK post-hardcore legends Hundred Reasons) and second vocalist Dan Cook. This reinvigorated line-up sees RAGING SPEEDHORN not only capture the spirit of the band’s DNA but push their own musical boundaries and swagger into new uncharted territories.

Order 'Night Wolf' HERE

Since the release of their eponymous debut in 2000, RAGING SPEEDHORN have enjoyed a career built on stunning, unhinged, raucous live shows and albums to boot. They’ve played countless worldwide shows and festivals, sharing stages with Slipknot, Clutch, Biohazard, Enter Shikari, Skindred, earthtone9 and many more.

Notably, RAGING SPEEDHORN opened up the infamous 2001 UK Ozzfest at Milton Keynes Bowl, playing in front of 50,000 metalheads; they received Kerrang! Award nominations; spent a night behind bars in Spain while on tour with Biohazard; and caused havoc during the 2002 Kerrang! Awards in London, resulting in Placebo’s Brian Molko joining in on the action and flipping over the band’s alcohol-laden table.

'Hard To Kill' was released during the global pandemic on the band’s own label Red Weed Records. Navigating the difficulties that ensued during that time, 'Hard To Kill' was RSH’s biggest release in years and made numerous UK chart appearances: #11 Rock & Indie Chart, #7 Indie Breakers Chart, #26 indie charts, and #95 physical charts – the first time the band had chart success since 2001 – all without the backing of a record label!

Having started in their original hometown of Corby, while its members are now spread across the Midlands and South Wales, the teenage spirit of rebellion and kicking against the pricks still lies in the heart of RAGING SPEEDHORN.

With 'Night Wolf' the band is as ferocious and ready to rumble as ever.

“I love being in this band, it's the only thing I've done for this long and I love playing music with these guys,” states Morison. “Why would I want to stop? It's in your blood, you can't stop. We were kids when we started, and it seems like I blinked and I'm still here doing this. We have a new album, a new deal, and if you think about it, there's not many bands from when we first started that are still going like we are.”

Morison continued:

“It's about chemistry and not giving a fuck and just believing in what you want to do. Honestly, it's been the best being in a band with these guys, it's just so easy. Every now and then there's a bit of a bicker, but there's never ever any arguments between us anymore, which I think is good. We all just get on really well, we love writing, we love hanging out, it just feels great. I wouldn't want to be in a band with anyone else, and that's half the battle there, isn't it?”

As the saying goes, you can’t keep a good thing down.

RAGING SPEEDHORN are:

Frank Regan – vocals

Daniel Cook – vocals

James Palmer – guitar

Daf Williams – guitar

Andy Gilmour – bass

Gordon Morison – drums

Chase Rice Shares "Live From Chief's" EP: Eric Church & George Strait Covers Plus Unreleased Original "Cowboy Goodbye"

Country music maverick Chase Rice has surprised fans with today's release of a special three-song EP, Live From Chief's. Captured during his recent acoustic underplay shows at Chief's on Broadway on Feb. 13 and 14 – which American Songwriter cited as emblematic of the fact that "Chase Rice didn't change, he just got brave enough to be himself" – the project highlights Rice's raw, unfiltered artistry in a way that fans rarely get to experience at his larger arena shows. Listen HERE.

The project opens with two standout covers: fellow Asheville-area native Eric Church’s “Carolina,” one of the first songs Rice was inspired to learn to play on guitar during his college years at UNC, and George Strait’s iconic rodeo hit “I Can Still Make Cheyenne,” which itself inspired the EP’s third song.
 
The previously unreleased “Cowboy Goodbye,” a yearning song co-written by Rice with Oscar Charles and Foy Vance during a recent post-Red Rocks retreat in Colorado, serves as a pivotal moment for his next studio album – the oft-teased Eldora expected later this year. The first song written for the highly anticipated follow up to recent independent success Go Down Singin’, “Cowboy Goodbye” reflects on the sacrifices that come with the pursuit of music and the longing for something more:

“I love my life; I love my job; I love what I get to do for a living – but I’ve given up a lot to do it,” Rice shares in the live recording’s introduction, reflecting on the deeply personal parallels between the life of a touring musician and that of a true cowboy. “I don’t have a family yet – that’s the goal – but that’s one of the main things that I’ve given up to do this thing… Since I was a little kid, I always wore the cowboy boots, I always wore the cowboy hat and the cowboy way of life was always just kind of in my mind.”
 
Co-produced by Rice and Charles, the EP features an intimate, stripped-down sound with Charles on drums and background vocals, Jonathan Sherwood on bass and Tori Allen on fiddle. Recorded at two back-to-back sold-out shows at Chief’s just a few weeks ago, these performances were part of a unique two-night residency where Rice celebrated his artistic evolution:
 
Feb. 13: A Night of I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell – A deep dive into the storytelling and raw emotion of Rice’sacclaimed album praised for its authenticity and connection to his roots, hailed by Billboard as “one of 2023’s most unexpected artistic pivots” and Forbes as “a full-circle, career defining journey for Rice, as both a singer and a songwriter.”
 
Feb. 14: A Night of Go Down Singin’ – A showcase of Rice’s recent independent release, praised by Rolling Stone as “an excellent collection of poignant, often anthemic country,” which finds him “trying to do what creative people are supposed to: grow and change,” while Cowboys & Indians proclaimed that “maturity and clarity are the reality on Chase Rice's new album…what is sure to be one of 2024’s most well-received country albums of the year.”
 
With Live From Chief’s available across all streaming platforms now, fans get a rare, up-close listen to the stripped-down magic that made these shows unforgettable, while also catching a first glimpse of what’s to come with Eldora.

For more information and all of the latest news, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok@ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

About Chase Rice
With more than 2.6 million albums sold and over 2.8 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With independent album Go Down Singin’ available everywhere now as the follow-up to the critically acclaimed I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, and both brought together on the songwriter-forward Fireside Sessions, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the American West. The new music serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, which featured his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and the Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.”
 
This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the 3x Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Platinum-certified Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; Platinum-certified “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Double Platinum “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold-out stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice served as direct support on Dierks Bentley’s 2024 Gravel & Gold Tour and consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours across the U.S. and beyond, with the Go Down Singin’ International Tour underway now.

Restless Mosaic releases ‘Quality Mirrors’ album, a sonic shift past the darkness

West Coast artist Restless Mosaic presents his third album 'Quality Mirrors', and 11-track offering that is saturated with surprise, following up his 2022 album 'Made By Thawing Ice'.  The haunting and hypnotic focus track 'Circling the Canopies' was inspired by electronic music legends Delerium. The album's lead track 'Lost Within This Time' features Anji Bee of iconic dreampop duo Lovespirals.

Restless Mosaic is the project of Brandon Isleib, an electronic songmaker based in Everett, WA, named for the idea of a mosaic's intricacy and structure, and how the parts and the whole relate in a way that they only make sense when they come together. Combining sounds and genres, usually considered disparate, he connects them into something greater than any one of them.

"The album title compares my low self-identity to being farsighted: I need others to hold up mirrors at a distance so that, in the reflections, I see what I am. My initial emotional literacy was taught not by people I knew but by artists like Peter Gabriel, Natalie Merchant, Tasmin Archer, and Kirsty Hawkshaw, and I clutch their work talismanically," says Brandon Isleib.

"This third Restless Mosaic album is a check-in on my emotional literacy, with mirrors held up by my amazing collaborators to see a fuller picture. It has more lyrics than I’d written in the past decade, and even though I’m using a lot of the same vocabulary, it’s coming from a much realer person. Topics like how power differentials between parents and children change with age ('7000 Sparks'), or my fears that therapists are teaching me how to be the best them instead of the best me ('The Emotion Right in Front of Me'), aren’t undone by intellectualization like they might have been when I was younger."

Restless Mosaic takes a principled approach to arrangement and textures, his lyrics are as vivid as they are polysyllabic. The music on this album is grounded - sonic adventures exploring a sense of restlessness. A setting in which listeners can expect the unexpected, this music is a boon for your neuroplasticity. With his music having been streamed over 3 million times via YouTube over the years, Restless Mosaic ow moves into the foreground with his own voice and a variety of collaborators.

This album showcases the artists' diversity, from a Eurodance track that soundtrack your shopping experience to the shoegaze influences next to P-Funk-tinged chaos presided over by rapper Declaime of Aloe Blacc, Madlib, and Flying Lotus (he is also executive producer of Georgia Anne Muldrow's Grammy-nominated 'Overload'). New York singer-songwriter Rose Alaimo contributes vocals on a track and even mastering engineer Vincent Villuis (best known for his ambient work as Aes Dana, his psychill label Ultimae Records and work with Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow) is also in on the fun.

Brandon Isleib adds, "With this album, my soul finally got to speak without coughing on the dust of my past. It still speaks idiosyncratically, but now it’s intelligible. Maybe because of that dusting off, the album might sound darker than my conscious headspace when making it. I have no idea if you’ll hear track three, 'Melt Spun', as happy or sad. But how often are we exclusively one or the other, anyway? Our inner light refracts in the prism of daily life. Sometimes we’re red by day and blue by night, trying to keep it all together. What colors do your mirrors reflect back to you?"

As of March 7, the 'Quality Mirrors' album is available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. Later this year, Restless Mosaic aims to release a new album that brings Declaime's poetry to Isleib's back catalog of instrumentals.

CREDITS
Music written and performed by Brandon Isleib (aka Restless Mosaic)
Mastered by Vincent Villuis / Ultimae Records
Recorded, mixed and produced by Brandon Isleib, except
'Song One Is a Lie' lyrics by Nick Merchant. Engineered by Mark Merchant
'Poet of the Mic' engineered by Daviance Blunt. Lyrics and vocals / rap by Declaime
'Nearest Pool of Chaos' recorded, mixed & produced with Rose Alaimo
'Lost Within This Time' recorded, mixed & produced with Anji Bee
Lyrics, melody, vocals & video footage by Anji Bee. Additional production by Ryan Lum
Thanks to Madame Maledicta and Anji Bee for lyrics advice on '7000 Sparks'
Album art, music video & promo photos by Jennifer Wee
Restless Mosaic website design by Simone Eppler
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Cryptopsy Reissuing 'None So Vile'

They made blasphemy sound fresh on their debut, but for their follow-up, Cryptopsy claimed the crown as the most vile band in all of death metal.

None So Vile established death metal as a truly vulgar art form. With each slurp from his chalice, Lord Worm smears the line between what's sacred and profane until it's dead and dripping. Lead guitarist Jon Levasseur shouldered more of the songwriting duties while seamlessly shredding between gut-slitting chugs, blistering technical riffage and orgiastic solos, though Cryptopsy still followed the textbook drumming of Flo Mounier. Trampled underfoot by a relentless piling-on of blast beats and oddly-timed bursts of double bass, "Graves of the Fathers" quickly cemented itself as a sacred rite amongst circle pits.

"In writing None So Vile, the idea was to create something heavier, faster and more technical than Blasphemy Made Flesh", Flo says. "We were growing as musicians and so was our love for extreme music! At no point in time had we ever thought it would turn out to be one of the essential albums in death metal history. We are very happy that our fans did!"

Season of Mist is reissuing None So Vile on May 9, 2025. 

Listen Below.

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Cryptopsy would win a JUNO after continuing to push the limits of extremity for the next three decades. Still, while only the band's second album, None So Vile is worshiped by gatekeepers and fresh heshers to the underground. “You won’t find a more deserving album to be the first-ever Canadian entry into the Decibel Hall of Fame”, the magazine wrote about None So Vile, which they named the tenth best death metal album of all time.

On None So Vile, Cryptopsy claimed their crown as the most vile band in all of death metal.  

Though now revered as the most vile band in death metal, before Ungentle Exhumation, Cryptopsy were still just a whisper among the Canadian underground.

After settling on a new name and several lineup changes, Cryptopsy recorded their first demo as a five-piece in 1993. While the band would go on to re-record most of these songs for their blasphemous full-length debut, Ungentle Exhumation already bore their unmistakable mark on death metal. “Gravaged: A Cryptopsy” is split open by the hair-raising screech and brutal barks of Lord Worm, while Flo Mounier flogs closer “Mutant Christ” with unhinged technical precision.

“Ungentle Exhumation was the first release in the band’s transition from Necrosis to Cryptopsy”, says drummer Flo Mounier. “It’s more death-metal type music. The songs have more blasts, more chunky grooves, and were recorded on good old analog, in one room, with all the musicians together!”

Season of Mist is reissuing Ungentle Exhumation on April 11, 2025. 

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TESLA Announces Release of a Limited Edition, Double LP, Real to Reel Vol II on Record Store Day! ​   

The legendary and iconic rock band TESLA proudly announces the release of a limited edition, double LP, Real to Reel Vol II, that is set to hit the shelves on Record Store Day, April 12, 2025.

 

Originally released only at shows, Real to Reel Vol II is a cover song studio album that pays homage to classic rock tunes from the late 1960s and early 1970s. TESLA brings their unique touch to these iconic tracks, recorded using analog tape and vintage equipment, with a dedication to preserving the raw, authentic sound of the era. The album showcases the band's exceptional talent, captured in a live in studio setting, without the use of pro tools or an automated mixing console. The record was mixed by hand, sometimes with 6 hands on the mixing console at one time. Remarkably, TESLA accomplished the recording of 25 songs in just 30 days, working tirelessly from 10 am to midnight, pausing only for dinner.

 

Real to Reel Vol II  is limited to just 2000 copies, the double LP will be available in a striking clear red vinyl, adding a visually stunning element to the auditory experience.

 

TESLA's Real to Reel Vol II promises to be a collector's item, offering fans a rare opportunity to own a piece of the band's history in a format celebrated by music enthusiasts worldwide.

Make sure to mark April 12, 2025, on your calendars and head to your nearest record store to secure your copy of this iconic release."

Tickets for the "Keepin' It Real" Tour 2025 are available for purchase at

https://teslatheband.com/tour/

 

Tesla Tour Dates 2025

 Mar 4 @ Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA

Mar 5 @ Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL

Mar 7 @ House of Blues Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, FL

Mar 10 @  Monsters of Rock Cruise 2025 in Miami, FL

Mar 16  @ Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek, FL

Mar 22 @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV

Apr 25 @ Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA

April 26 @ Quechan Casino in Winterhaven, CA

Jun 1 @ Indian Ranch in Webster, MA

Jun 4 @ Waterville Opera House in Waterville, ME

Jun 6 @ Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton, NH SOLD OUT

Jun 7 @ @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH SOLD OUT

Jun 19 @ Summerfest 2025 in Milwaukee, WI

Jun 20 @ Silver Creek Event Center in New Buffalo, MI

Jun 22 @ Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, IL

Jun 28 @ Route 66 Casino / Legends Theater in Albuquerque, NM 

Jul 2 @ Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA

Jul 4 @ Casino Del Sol in Tucson, AZ

Aug 2 @ Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO

Aug 4 @ Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, SD

Aug 28 @ Duquoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, IL

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid-80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like Bad Company, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith.

 

The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to TESLA, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinum The Great Radio Controversy included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”. Suddenly, TESLA, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, TESLA helped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from TESLA include platinum selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material including 9 new albums since 2000.

 

TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.

 

TESLA:
Vocals: Jeff Keith
Guitar: Frank Hannon
Bass: Brian Wheat
Guitar: Dave Rude
Drums: Steve Brown

 

 

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Koe Wetzel Day Arrives With 'Live from the Damn Near Normal Tour' Out Now

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

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

ROBIN MCAULEY's New Solo Album 'Soulbound' Out TODAY!

Today, ROBIN MCAULEY is proud to be releasing to the world his new solo album, 'Soulbound' via Frontiers Music Srl. The album sees MCAULEY's voice continuing to defy time, sounding as inspired and powerful as ever. Definitively more guitar-driven straight hard rock compared to his previous albums, 'Soulbound' is still wonderfully melodic, infectious, and fist-in-the-air uplifting.

MCAULEY comments on the album:

"'Soulbound' is a much edgier, harder guitar-driven record than my previous two for the label. In addition, I'm working with a new producer from the Frontiers label, Aldo Lonobile, who brought these songs to life with his Kick-Ass production."

'Soulbound' showcases the respected Irish rock singer's desire to make a strong musical statement in what is proving to be his most creative period.

To celebrate the release, MCAULEY is sharing a new track, "The Best Of Me" along with a new visualizer, available for viewing below.

About the single, ROBIN had this to say:

"The hunger lives inside of me, intent to eat me whole. But I am determined to be free of your negative comments, and when faced with the impossible, I will fly to greater heights. For in the depths of my darkest moments, I will find the light that shines the brightest, and You, yes You, Won’t Get The Best of Me!!!!!!"

Watch the Visualizer for "The Best Of Me"

After reemerging on the recording side of the music industry with guest spots on

Michael Schenker Fest albums and tours in addition to fronting the hard rock supergroup Black Swan, MCAULEY was (and still is) feeling invigorated and ready to explore even more creative output to let the world see that his voice is still as powerful as ever.

Work for 'Soulbound' began in early 2024, following an intense musical period in between tour dates and studio work. With a slightly different production approach compared to the previous album, ROBIN’s vocal performance here is simply outstanding. Truly an iconic voice of the genre, 'Soulbound' solidly delivers the more hard and heavy aspects of this respected artist.

ROBIN's backing band includes some of the previous artists who appeared with him on previous efforts, including guitarist Andrea Seveso, as well as some new talent such as guitarist Alessandro Mammola and drummer Alfonso Mocerino.

'Soulbound' is produced by Aldo Lonobile.

Order 'Soulbound' HERE

Robin McAuley is widely recognized as one of the great singers of a golden period in hard rock music. His voice can be heard on albums from Grand Prix and Far Corporation, and of course, on the chart-topping MSG records 'Perfect Timing,' 'Save

Yourself,' and 'MSG.' Through these releases, he was introduced to hard rock fans around the globe, who no doubt recognized the inherent talent and skill in his vocal abilities.

Once he departed MSG, McAuley released one solo record in 1999, then joined AOR

legends Survivor. He then re-grouped with Schenker in Michael Schenker Fest on their recent records 'Resurrection' and 'Revelation,' And of course, in what was an absolute revelation to hard rock fans around the world, in 2020, he came out swingin' as the frontman of the supergroup Black Swan, where he joined forces with Reb Beach (Whitesnake, Winger), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, ex-Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr Big).

Band Members:

Robin McAuley - Vocals

Andrea Seveso, Alessandro Mammola - Guitars

Aldo Lonobile - Bass/additional guitars

Alfonso Mocerino - Drums

 

Additional keyboards: Antonio Agate

PERFECT PLAN's New Studio Album 'Heart Of A Lion' is Out NOW via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, PERFECT PLAN are thrilled to release their new studio album 'Heart Of A Lion', out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the album's release, PERFECT PLAN has released the focus track "Turn Up Your Radio", accompanied by a visualizer.

Keyboardist Leif Ehlin explains the theme of the focus track:

“'Turn Up Your Radio' is a song about going through difficult times. The radio symbolizes the inner positive voice that is telling you that you are a good person and that you are doing the right things. When things are tough, that positive voice might not be as strong as it should be, so the message of the song is to focus on the positive thoughts and things in your life.”

Watch the Visualizer for "Turn Up Your Radio" below:

PERFECT PLAN’s fourth studio album, 'Heart Of A Lion' marks the culmination of the band’s musical production to date. Over the course of their first trilogy of albums, 'All Rise', 'Time For A Miracle' and 'Brace for Impact,' these Swedes have quickly established themselves as a new gold standard in not only the Scandinavian melodic rock genre but melodic rock genre as a whole.

 

Kent Hilli is a one-of-a-kind singer who gained a world reputation almost from the start. His class, range, tone, and heartfelt expression caught the attention of his heroes, Giant, who picked him to sing on their latest album 'Shifting Time,' and saw Kent releasing two solo albums in 2021 ('The Rumble') and 2023 ('Nothing Left To Lose').

Completing the line-up, Rolf Nordström, guitarist extraordinaire, Mats Byström, the music mastermind who plays bass and forms a solid, rock-hard base with drummer Fredrik Forsberg. The subtle textures, which are so important in AOR, come from Leif Ehlin’s keyboards.

'Heart Of A Lion' is a powerful statement from the band contributing the absolute best songwriting and production ever: a strong offering with roots very well planted in the 80’s AOR sound. Produced by the band in collaboration with Mårten Eriksson, the band was determined to top the musical results they reached until now and took a few months – from the end of 2024 – to come out with the right musical material.

Lead singer Kent Hilli describes the new album, by saying:

“It is once again showcasing that we have developed and matured as a band in terms of songwriting and production. The melodies, riffs, and hooks that we have created on this album are, overall, the best we’ve done so far. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished. Although our main influences like Survivor, Foreigner, Europe, and Whitesnake are still shining through, there’s that unmistakable PERFECT PLAN sound that is the driving center of it all. And I think we have strengthened that sound and identity. 

“With 'Brace For Impact' we wanted to discover a new heavier and “in your face” sound but on this album, we are back to the sound of the first 2 albums, with more keyboards and bigger sound taking you back to the 80’s with a modern touch and feel. On this album we once again teamed up with Mårten Eriksson, whom we worked with on 'Time For A Miracle'", Hilli adds. 

“Mårten brought his extreme talent to the songs both co-producing with us and also did the mixing. Mårtens long experience as both songwriter and producer in the pop industry brought so much to the table and the end result is simply fantastic. If you liked our previous albums, you are gonna love 'Heart Of A Lion'!”

 

Sometimes the stars align, and the result is absolutely stunning: a perfect balance of energy and unforgettable melodies is what you are going to find in 'Heart Of A Lion'.

Order 'Heart of A Lion' HERE 

PERFECT PLAN offers the “perfect” (pun intended) combination: a superb singer, a well-oiled band of experienced players, and a great songwriting talent with a knack for unforgettable melodies and driving rhythms.

With 'Heart Of A Lion,' PERFECT PLAN has crafted an outstanding piece of work which, while paying tribute to the obvious references to the sound of the classics (think Survivor,Foreigner, The Storm, Giant, etc) and Scandinavian AOR, has a recognizable identity and personal feel.

PERFECT PLAN are:

Kent Hilli – Lead Vocals

Leif Ehlin – Keyboards

Rolf Nordström – Guitar

Mats Byström – Bass

Fredrik Forsberg – Drums

Killswitch Engage Drop "Collusion" Video — WATCH // New Album "This Consequence" Out Now

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — just released their new album THIS CONSEQUENCE on February 21, via Metal Blade. Get it here.

They have just shared the video for the brand new track "Collusion." Watch it Below:

"'Collusion' is about the struggle between people in power and the common people," explains Leach. "It speaks about the propaganda and divisiveness used to keep us in control. It's about the ruthlessness of the ruling class who use wealth to raise, manipulate, and destroy empires at their will."

He finishes, "I wish for people to use discernment and intellect to read between the lines. My hope is to instill a desire for analyzation and critical thinking amidst the current rigged and corrupt forms of governments the world over."

KsE are also returning to the road this winter and spring. 

Their upcoming winter headline tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. The band has also announced dates for May, which will feature support from Shadows Fall, Fit for a King, and Boundaries. Tickets and VIP packages are available here.

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR:
WITH KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, + FROZEN SOUL: 
3/5 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle  
3/6 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory         
3/8 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live       
3/9 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion    
3/11 — El Paso, TX — Don Haskins Center Arena      
3/13 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas      
3/14 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort        
3/15 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live      
3/17 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House           
3/18 — Seattle, WA — The Paramount          
3/19 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
3/21 — Penticton, BC — South Okanagan Events Centre      
3/22 — Tsuut'ina, AB — Grey Eagle Resort & Casino       
3/24 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre            
3/27 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center        
3/28 — Waukee, IA— Vibrant Music Hall      
3/29 — La Vista, NE — The Astro       
3/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
4/1 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live 20 Monroe       
4/3 — Corbin, KY — The Corbin Arena           
4/4 — Pittsburgh, PA  — Stage AE     
4/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall           
4/6 — Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Special Events Center           
4/8 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall   
4/9 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks      
4/11 — Laval, QC —Place Bell
4/12 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena    

WITH SHADOWS FALL, FIT FOR A KING, + BOUNDARIES:
5/8 — Columbus, OH— Sonic Temple*
5/10 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
5/11 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
5/13 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore New Orleans
5/14 —  Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Company
5/16 — Daytona Beach. FL — Welcome To Rockville*
5/17 —  Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
5/18 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome
*Festival Date

ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE:
Killswitch Engage first shook the structure of heavy music upon climbing out of snowy industrialized Western Massachusetts in 2000. A musical outlier, the band pioneered a union of thrashed-out European guitar pyrotechnics, East Coast hardcore spirit, onstage hijinks, and enlightened lyricism that set the pace for what the turn-of-the-century deemed heavy. 2002's Alive Or Just Breathing became avowed as a definitive album, being named among "The Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade" by Decibel and celebrated by everyone from Metal Hammer to Revolver. Not only did they bust open the floodgates for dozens to follow, but they also garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations in the category of "Best Metal Performance" in 2005, 2014, and 2019, respectively, a gold certification for The End of Heartache [2004], and a platinum certification for As Daylight Dies [2006]. The group landed three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with Killswitch Engage [2009], Disarm The Descent [2013], and their career high best bow at #6 with Incarnate [2016]. The latter two releases, along with 2019's Atonement, would also both capture #1 on the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. The band's total streams are nearing 3 billion to date, while they've remained consummate road warriors who've sold out countless headline tours and have shared stages with everyone from Iron Maiden to Slipknot to Slayer to My Chemical Romance to Mastodon to Parkway Drive, which is a testament to their ability to cross genres and appeal to all fans of hard rock. KsE have remained a featured attraction at every major North American and European festival through the years. The band is celebrating an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the '00s and continues its incredible legacy.

One OK Rock Release New Album "DETOX" + Share Video For "Tropical Therapy"

Fueled By Ramen band ONE OK ROCK have today released their much-anticipated, new album DETOX, available everywhere now. 

Listen HERE.

To herald the arrival of DETOX, ONE OK ROCK have unveiled the official music video for "Tropical Therapy," streaming now at the band’s YouTube channel. Watch it Below.

Featuring a number of acclaimed producers including multiple GRAMMY® winner Rob Cavallo and GRAMMY® nominees Dan Lancaster and Pete Nappi, DETOXmarks the band's 11th full length studio release and arrives as the band celebrates their 20th anniversary. 

After announcing DETOX late last year, the band shared the singles "+Matter" and "Puppets Can't Control You," joining previously released album tracks "Delusion:All" and "Dystopia." The band performed "+Matter" ahead of its release during their "2024 Premonition World Tour," which was enjoyed by nearly 200,000 fans over just eight shows across seven different countries. Standing out as their largest global run to date, the tour notably showcased their massive full-scale stadium show in Europe and North America for the first time ever.
 
ONE OK ROCK will kick off their 2025 DETOX World Tour with a Latin American leg starting in Mexico at the Tecate Pa'l Norte festival in Monterrey on April 4, and highlighted by their first trip back to South America since 2017 to play their biggest shows yet on the continent. The North American leg of the tour launches in May and marks the band's most ambitious journey across the United States and Canada to date. After joining Linkin Park for the Paris stop of their longtime friends' own world tour, the band will return to Japan for their recently announced stadium shows (full itinerary below). 

 For more information, please visit the band's official website.
 
Look out for more ONE OK ROCK news to come!

ONE OK ROCK US TOUR:
SUPPORT FROM STAND ATLANTIC
5/13 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
5/14 — Seattle, WA — WAMU Theater
5/16 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
5/18 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater
5/19 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater
5/22 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
5/23 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
5/25 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
5/27 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
5/30 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
5/31 — Washington, DC — The Anthem
6/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
6/3 —Laval, QC — Place Bell Arena
6/4 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage
6/6 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
6/7 — Minneapolis, MN — Armory

ABOUT ONE OK ROCK:
Founded in Tokyo during 2005, the quartet —Taka [vocals], Toru [guitar], Tomoya [drums], and Ryota [bass]— have unassumingly emerged as a global phenomenon and one of Japan’s hottest exports with dozens of international gold and platinum certifications and billions of streams. Beyond six consecutive Top 5 entries and three #1 debuts on the Japanese Top Albums Chart, the group's global imprint has grown with a foothold stateside. They stand out as the rare force of nature who can tour alongside either The Smashing Pumpkins or Ed Sheeran — with whom they co-wrote “Renegades” for the film Rurouni Kenshin: The Final. Produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), ONE OK ROCK's most-recent studio album Luxury Disease debuted at #1 in Japan marking the band's fourth straight chart topping album in their home country following the blockbusters 35xxxv, AMBITIONS, and EYE OF
THE STORM. Luxury Disease was highlighted by the singles "Save Yourself," 'Let Me Let You Go," and "Vandalize," the latter of which featured as the ending theme for SEGA's Sonic Frontiers.

Randall King’s NEON (UNPLUGGED) Available Now

When Hereford, Texas native Randall King created his sophomore major-label album Into The Neon, the neotraditionalist ventured into a new territory sonically, intentionally adding more edge and instrumentation. King always intended to strip it back, so after switching it up night-after-night across a solid year of touring, Neon (Unplugged) was complete. Recorded at Sound Stage Studios, it’s available today – listen HERE.
 
“One of the things I love most about country music is the ability to take one song and completely change the sound just by stripping it down to vocals, guitar and a dobro,” King says of the album he co-produced alongside Jared Conrad. “Country is equal parts two-stepping in a honkytonk and sitting around a fire singing your heart out, and I wanted to capture both. I’m excited to share this stripped back version with all of you.”
 
Where Into The Neon drew inspiration from the hues of neon found in the glowing honky tonk signs that backlit the more than 150 bars, dancehalls, clubs and theater stages he plays a year, Neon (Unplugged) is more reminiscent of his nights spent under those that light the skies in the plains of West Texas.
 
Neon (Unplugged) offers slowed-down renditions of fan-favorite waltzers “When My Baby’s In Boots” and “What Doesn’t Kill Me,” and also features King’s close friend, singer/songwriter Dan Smalley, on his reimagined honky tonk anthem, “Tonk ‘Til I Die.”
 
Into The Neon was released Jan. 26, 2024 to critical acclaim, leaving Holler crowning him as “the genre's neo-traditional figurehead” and Texas Monthly observing “his Texas bona fides are unimpeachable.” Into The Neon was also named among the top country albums of 2024 by Entertainment Focus and Whiskey Riff. The album yielded King’s first country radio single, “I Could Be That Rain,” which has 80 adds to-date. 
 
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit RandallKingMusic.com.

About Randall King: 
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country. Amassing nearly 400 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” he’s kept the twang alive in country’s mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020’s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon, available now, takes that craft to the next level, as King’s neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows. Into The Neon was named among the best country albums of the year by Whiskey Riff, Country Now & Entertainment Focus, and yielded King’s debut single, “I Could Be That Rain,” now at Country radio.

Cody Johnson Joins Randy Houser on “Cancel” as NOTE TO SELF DELUXE Arrives

With the arrival of Note To Self Deluxe, multi-Platinum artist Randy Houser releases a collaborative take of his song “Cancel” featuring country superstar Cody Johnson via Magnolia Music Group. Listen to “Cancel” and Note To Self Deluxe HERE.
 
Written by Houser and co-produced with Jay Tooke, “Cancel” draws on spiritual introspection to promote forgiveness, calling for empathy while emphasizing the importance of listening to others and avoiding judgment.
 
“After I wrote it, I went on Cody’s bus, and we talked about cutting it together,” shares Houser. “I was honored that something so meaningful to me was also important enough to him to want to be a part of it.”
 
With four new collaborations, Note To Self Deluxe expands on his 2022 project, praised by Saving Country Music as “an album full of rich tones and expressive moments, and best of all is the vocals of Randy Houser himself,” while Tennessean shares that his “forthright songwriting expresses blue-collar and home-grown values.”
 
Previously released tracks “Still That Cowboy” with Miranda Lambert, boasted by Billboard as a “top-shelf track” and “a match made in heaven” by Whiskey Riff, along with “Rub A Little Dirt On It” with Riley Green and “Country Round Here Tonight” with Justin Moore, are also featured on Note To Self Deluxe.

Last week during one of two sold-out electrifying performances at Bridgestone Arena as part of Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Tour, Houser was surprised mid-set by his son Huck and actor Johnny Galecki, who presented him with a RIAA Certified-Gold plaque for title track “Note To Self,” marking Houser's first Gold record with Magnolia Music Group.

Houser returned to Australia last month and rang in the New Year with a performance at the Sydney Opera House in addition to a sold-out solo-acoustic show in Melbourne. Houser will perform at festivals across the U.S. this summer, including Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, Roostertail Music Festival, Lakefront Music Fest and the Red, White & Brauen Festival.
 
For tour dates and more information, visit RandyHouser.com or follow along on Instagram @RandyHouser, Facebook.com/RandyHouser and Twitter/X @RandyHouser.

Randy Houser Tour Dates:
March 1 | Wild Country Off Road | Leakesville, MS
March 11 | WUSY Heart Strings | Chattanooga, TN
April 16 | Carlisle Theatre | Carlisle, PA
April 17 | Penn’s Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA
May 30 | Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam | Panama City Beach, FL
July 4 | Roostertail Music Festival | Madison, IN
July 12 | Lakefront Music Fest | Prior Lake, MN
July 17 | Marshall-Putnam County Fair | Henry, IL
July 18 | Buchanan County Fair | Independence, IA
Aug. 21 | Concert in the Corn | Mason, WI
Aug. 22 | Country in the Burg | Cedarburg, WI
Aug. 23 | Red, White & Brauen Festival | Huntingburg, IN
 
About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. The deluxe version of Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features four new collaborations with artists including Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Justin Moore and Riley Green. RIAA Gold-certified single and title track “Note To Self” marked his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting the Mississippi native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.” For more information, visit RandyHouser.com.