ENVY OF NONE’S NEW ALBUM STYGIAN WAVZ OUT TODAY
The highly anticipated second album from Canadian/American four-piece Envy Of None is out today. Titled Stygian Wavz, the album draws its name from the work of the Roman poet Ovid who spoke of “Stygian waves and turbulence at the gates of hell” – a metaphor for the struggles and hardships we face. Following a recent string of standout single releases and stunning music videos, the band are excited to finally be able to share the album in its entirety and bring their full creative vision to life.
I loved all the quality building materials that arrived from my partners and enjoyed cementing each board and brick of an idea into 11 unique rooms within a most beautiful abode. I would encourage you to stroll slowly and repeatedly through each of these rooms, drinking in the colours, gazing at the vistas and feeling the warm wash of sensory vibration. Within these rooms, we have built a place for you, our cordial guest, to relax and open your heart and mind in the comfort of our beloved home.
Welcome, friend.
Alex Lifeson
Though they’d never describe themselves as such, Envy Of None are the living, breathing definition of a supergroup. No other band on earth could rightly claim to have Alex Lifeson – one of rock’s most influential visionaries – heading up guitar duties, with Andy Curran of Coney Hatch and Soho 69 overseeing bass/programming as well as producer extraordinaire Alfio Annibalini on keyboards. However, the star in this band could very well be its youngest member – American singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne – whose wonderfully emotive vocals are able to spin the music in new exciting directions that thrill to the core.
Stygian Wavz is out now on a selection of formats including coloured vinyl, standard black vinyl, CD, Blu-ray, digitally and as a special deluxe edition boxset –
Stygian Wavz Black Vinyl LP Edition, mastered at half-speed
Stygian Wavz Digipak CD with 16-page booklet
BUY STYGIAN WAVZ, OUT NOW
To celebrate the release of Envy Of None’s new album Stygian Wavz today, Gibson has created an Envy of None custom Epiphone Les Paul Special II adorned with the striking Stygian Wavz album artwork in full detail. This exclusive, one-of-a-kind guitar has been signed by all four band members – Alex Lifeson, Andy Curran, Maiah Wynne & Alfio Annibalini.
Fans have a chance to win this exceptional, collector’s edition Epiphone guitar by purchasing Stygian Wavz directly from the band's official store at visionmerch.com/envy-of-none.
Each purchase of the new album, in any format, counts as one entry into the competition. The competition will close at 11:59pm EST on Friday 18th April and the winner will be chosen at random and notified shortly afterwards.
Stygian Wavz is out everywhere now on Kscope. More info/buy here.
Envy Of None are:
Alf Annibalini - Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
Andy Curran - Bass Guitar, Background Vocals, Guitar, Programming
Alex Lifeson- Guitar, Mandola, Oud, Programming
Maiah Wynne - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Keyboards
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Breakout Country Artist Maddox Batson Releases 'First Dance' EP
Powered by a stunning year of early hits, rising country sensation Maddox Batson unveils his highly anticipated First Dance EP, available now via Prosper Entertainment/Warner Records. The multi-instrumental singer-songwriter continues to captivate audiences with his heartfelt storytelling and signature sound, building on a story which has already caught global attention. Listen to First Dance HERE.
With millions of streams to his name, Batson first connected with fans through his viral hits like “Tears In The River” and “I Wanna Know,” showcasing raw talent and deep emotional resonance. His instinctive ability to blend classic country roots with a fresh, modern twist has made him one of the most exciting new voices in the genre today.
First Dance features seven tracks with the same youthful magnetism, including highlights like the single “Girl In Green.” Showcasing his stunning signature style, Batson paints a cinematic picture on the catchy chorus, “Tell me, have you seen the girl in green? Felt like a movie, yes it could’ve been a dream.” The music video for “Girl In Green” is set to premiere at 1pm PT on Friday, March 21 - watch HERE.
On “Problem,” soft spoken acoustic guitar fills the emotional gaps between slick snaps and buoyant beats. Dealing with the turbulence of a toxic relationship, Batson comes to an empowering realization on the unshakable refrain, “Baby, what you mad at me for? Maybe you’re the problem.” He shares a perceptive fusion of spirit and soul on the moving “God Talkin’,” and then, there’s the romantic clarity of “It Was You.” Loose acoustic guitar underlines his emotionally charged hook, “The one thing I've been missing, it was you.” Full track listing below.
Setting the stage for First Dance, Batson’s new EP arrives after the standout “I Don’t Like You Anymore.” The latter is approaching 1 million Spotify streams and 2.6 million YouTube views on its accompanying music video. It follows in the wake of the buzzing “X’s,” which has already amassed over 5.7 million Spotify streams in addition to 11 million YouTube views on the music video.
This spring, the charismatic singer-songwriter and performer is set to hit the road once again with headlining tour dates in New York City, Dallas, Chicago and more, along with a performance at Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, CA. Following high demand, Batson upgraded venues across the country with limited tickets remaining. This fall, he’s set to join one of country’s biggest stars, supporting Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour.
In a short time, Batson has skyrocketed to the forefront of country music fueled by a series of popular independent singles. Born just north of Nashville, Tenn. and raised in Birmingham, Ala., the now 15-year-old developed a fervent passion for music as a kid. Eventually, he cultivated a sharp signature style by infusing classic country storytelling and swagger with southern rock energy, pop palatability and distinctive grooves. With cuts like a current Lana Del Rey and Quavo single “Tough,” the “Tears In The River” singer will soon make his debut on the Grand Ole Opry Stage on March 26, 2025.
Tour Routing:
March 28 Columbus, OH The Bluestone*
March 29 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom*
March 30 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room*
April 4 Rosemont, IL Joe’s Live*
April 5 Rootstown, OH Dusty Armadillo*
April 6 New York, NY Irving Plaza*
April 9 Savannah, GA Victory North*
April 10 Charleston, SC Charleston Music Hall*
April 11 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre*
April 13 Huntsville, AL Mars Music Hall*
April 17 Dallas, TX House of Blues*
April 18 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs *
April 19 Austin, TX Emo’s Austin *
April 22 Denver, CO Summit
April 24 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom*
April 26 Indio, CA Stagecoach Music Festival
Sept 11 Baton Rouge, LA Raising Cane’s River Center^
Sept 13 Bossier City, LA Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Oct 16 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casio Amphitheatre^
Oct 17 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena^
Oct 18 Saint Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center^
About Maddox Batson:
Maddox Batson navigates the world with wisdom and wit far beyond his 15 years. After the Nashville-born, Alabama-based songwriter began gaining notoriety covering songs from Zach Bryan, Red Clay Strays, and more, he started to write his own songs. Thanks to early singles like “Tears In The River” and “I Wanna Know,” Batson quickly showed that he wasn’t only a star at covering country hits, but an excellent writer of his own home-cooked cuts – a practice he saw first-hand as a co-writer on Lana Del Rey and Quavo’s smash hit collaboration, “Tough.”
With the arrival of his latest single, “Girl In Green” and his EP First Dance, Batson is ready to show the world what he can create all while preparing for sold-out live shows across the country, his debut appearance at Stagecoach Music Festival and more new music. Life is moving fast for the multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar & mandolin)who has fully embraced his next-up in country-pop music. “It can be overwhelming, this life, but I’ve got a lot of good people surrounding me,” he explains. “I’m still just a kid, though, and I’m happy about that.” More at MaddoxBatson.com.
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Pop Evil Release 8th Studio Album "What Remains" and Share Music Video for "Side Effects"
Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL — vocalist Leigh Kakaty, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser, and drummer Blake Allison — have proudly released their eighth album WHAT REMAINS. It arrived today, March 21, via MNRK. Get it here.
Pop Evil have also shared the video for "Side Effects." Watch the performance clip for the ferocious track, which is loaded with explosive riffs and a tectonic plate-shifting breakdown, below
The song is an arena-ready juggernaut and boasts rueful lines such as "The world I built you tried to tear apart" and "Why did I try so hard to prove / What's killing you is killing me too," serving a powerful, unshielded message for anyone who has found themselves in a toxic situation and seeks the strength to break free for their own happiness and growth.
"Every action causes a reaction, a side effect," says Kakaty. "Toxicity is a virus that spreads and kills, but liberation and healing lies in an antidote you already possess. And now is the time to take it."
The band will also hit the road on a massive Spring 2025 headline tour. They will hit the road on April 8 in Tulsa and the trek runs through May 18 in Bloomington, Indiana. Devour the Day (which features members of Pop Evil), Return to Dust, and Oni will serve as support.
All dates are below. Get tickets and VIP packages here.
POP EVIL ON TOUR:
4/8 — Tulsa, OK — Cains Ballroom
4/10 — Dallas, TX — Echo Soundstage
4/11 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
4/12 — Colombia, MO — The Blue Note
4/13 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre
4/14 — Denver, CO — Oriental
4/15 — Colorado Springs, CO — The Black Sheep
4/17 — Los Angeles, CA — Regent Theater
4/19 — Phoenix, AZ — Marquee Theatre
4/22 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
4/23 — Seattle, WA — The Neptune
4/24 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
4/25 — Salem, OR — Elsinore Theatre
4/26 — Reno, NV — Cargo
4/29 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
5/1 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre
5/2 — Edmonton, AB — Century Show Room+
5/3 — Saskatoon, SK — Louis
5/4 — Winnipeg, MB — Park Theatre
5/6 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
5/7 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC
5/8 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's*
5/9 — Grand Rapids, MI — 20 Monroe*
5/10 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore*
5/12 — Lititz, PA — Mickey's*
5/15 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground*
5/16 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues*
5/17 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom*
5/18 — Bloomington, IL — The Castle Theatre*
^Pop Evil Only
*No Return To Dust
+No Devour The Day
For two decades, Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kataky has needed to mine the deepest of reserves in order to drag the band up from the blue-collar grassroots of his local Michigan scene to stand proud at the top of the modern rock game. Soaring successes, bitter defeats… Leigh Kakaty has survived it all.
What Remains is the culmination and story of this journey with Pop Evil, laid bare like never before. Continuing in the recent vein of 2023's acclaimed Skeletons, the new opus is both sonically and thematically Pop Evil's heaviest ever offering; a thundering collection of arena-ready modern rock and metal hits in which Kakaty opens heart, mind, and soul.
"There are a lot of issues and things that I've dealt with in this journey of Pop Evil that I've buried for a long time," the frontman explains of this document of resilience, perseverance, and accountability.
Pop Evil were born in North Muskegon, Michigan in 2001, Kakaty drawing on the lessons of a youth first shaped not by music, but by high school basketball — leadership, team work, the drive to improve in the lonely hours put in at the gym at 5am, the will to win suppressing any fear — in order to fight tooth and nail for their break-out moment.
"I was hustling and learning every day to make my dreams come true," Kakaty recalls of his time playing local bars and slinging early EPs out of the back of his truck. "Studying never interested me. Neither did getting a regular job. A knee injury wrecked my shot at playing sports. Music was all I wanted to do from that moment, and I didn't give myself a backup plan. Pop Evil gave me a purpose, and a reason to get up every day. It became a crusade."
Lipstick on the Mirror, their 2008 debut, and its follow-up, War of Angels, brought acclaim and global attention; 2013's Onyx delivered the first of the band's nine No.1 singles and six RIAA-certified gold and platinum plaques, but also a period of darkness brought on by the grief of Kakaty losing his father. "I was completely lost … I had just missed the last five years with my dad, chasing this dream when I could have been with him. I didn’t know if I wanted or could do Pop Evil any more," he says. The band's 2017 self-titled album, opened by the smash-hit "Waking Lions" was written "pretty much to save my life" – but in turn “reminded me of the fire I have inside, and that God put me here to make music that could help people."
It's a mission statement enshrined in Pop Evil to this day — and which provided the spark for the genesis of What Remains.
“You're always chasing that one song that can connect with that one person," Kakaty says. "And that process has to start with yourself. There's a lot of personal healing on this record, a lot of things I wanted to get out for my own mental well-being. I'm finally at a place where I can confront my demons."
Sonically, the album is a riotous explosion of life-affirming noise; a vortex of scything riffs and gut-punch drum beats that regularly give way to Pop Evil's hallmark anthemic choruses.
"We set out to push boundaries," nods Kakaty. "Metal has always been a part of our DNA, but we've never made it such a focal point before. A lot of writing on this record has been about listening to what my soul is saying and letting the songs find their own path, rather than chasing a sound that might fit in on the radio. I think you can really hear the mood and emotion of the album's themes in the music."
Bloodywood's "Nu Delhi" Out NOW + Band Touring With Babymetal This Summer
Bloodywood, torchbearers and metal barrier-breakers hailing from India, have released their new album NU DELHI, via Fearless Records.
Listen to and get it here.
The band also shared the visualizer for "Kismat." Watch it here.
NU DELHI is a love letter to the band's home region and, to the many shades of hard rock and metal theory music represents. The band frontloads their sonic style with elements of nu metal, modern metalcore, and melodic hard rock, adding plenty of Indian folk elements to keep things unpredictable, thrilling to listen to, and explosive. The end result is a fingerprint -distinct style. Bloodywood fuse so many cultural sounds and styles in their music, and that is why NU DELHI, when all is said and done, will be a global phenomenon.
Check out the band's recent feature at The Guardian here.
Bloodywood will return to North America this summer, touring with BABYMETAL. "BEKHAUF," the band's collaboration with BABYMETAL, was lauded as a "cross-cultural folk-metal combo" (Revolver); "a marvelous collision of styles" (Knotfest); "an absolute epic track" (Consequence); and "insanely good" (The Charismatic Voice). Watch the video here. It serves as a true Asian metal cultural collision that grabbed the scene and beyond by the throat and forced the music world to pay attention. Now, they will hit the road together for a further global metal expansion.
BLOODYWOOD ON TOUR:
WITH BABYMETAL + JINJER:
6/13— Houston, TX
6/14— Irving, TX
6/17— Tampa, FL
6/18— Atlanta, GA
6/20— Charlotte, NC
6/21— Baltimore, MD
6/24— New York, NY
6/25— Boston, MA
6/27— Uncasville, CT
6/28— Philadelphia, PA
6/30— Laval, QC
7/2— Toronto, ON
7/3— Sterling Heights, MI
7/5— Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest*
7/6— Maryland Heights, MO
7/8— Chicago, IL
7/9— Minneapolis, MN
7/11— Denver, CO
7/14— Vancouver, BC
7/15— Kent, WA
7/17— San Francisco, CA
7/20— Las Vegas, NV
7/21— Salt Lake City, UT
7/23— Phoenix, AZ
ABOUT BLOODYWOOD:
Bloodywood — comprised of Karan Katiyar, Jayant Bhadula, and Raoul Kerr — craft hard-hitting yet modern folk metal sound has made the world sit up, take notice, show up, and sing along. The band previously announced its worldwide signing to Fearless Records and shared the music/video for the song "Nu Delhi," which offers some insight into the band's history, as well as its home city.
Bloodywood first caught the attention of the internet with their YouTube channel, when multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Katiyar and vocalist Bhadula were about to get deadly serious about their craft. Bolstered by the support they were getting, Bloodywood dropped "Ari Ari" in 2018. A Punjabi folk song made famous in the early 2000s remix boom in India by hip-hop act Bombay Rockers, Bloodywood pushed it further with help from the gritty New Delhi-based conscious hip-hop artist/rapper Raoul Kerr.
With the additional accessibility from Kerr's English rap verses, Katiyar's inimitable flute melody, and Bhadula's powerful vocals, the band's first original song "Jee Veerey" dropped in 2018 and brought a flood of praise from around the world. With this release, the band discovered its sound and message. Songs like "Endurant" (an anti-bullying anthem) and "Machi Bhasad (Expect A Riot)" arrived in 2019 saw Bloodywood level up, adding Kerr as a full-time member. "We're trying to push the limits of the impact that music can have on the world," says Kerr. "Whether it's the battles within or the fight for a better world, our sound is meant to bring everyone together and win."
Joined on tour by drummer Vishesh Singh (a fixture since their early days), bassist Roshan Roy (a seasoned figure in New Delhi's indie music scene) and dhol player Sarthak Pahwa, Bloodywood took their music out of the studio and to concerts across Europe, UK and Russia for their first-ever tour. The sold-out "Raj Against The Machine Tour" in 2019 was proof that an Indian metal band’s global online following would convert into packed venues.
Even a global pandemic couldn't stop the juggernaut that was Bloodywood — "Yaad," released in early 2020 had deepened their storytelling. The band followed it up in late 2021 with "Gaddaar," taking aim at how politicians use religion to gain votes. Songs like "Aaj" and "Dana Dan" (the latter rallying against rape culture) built up to the release of their debut self-released album Rakshak in 2022. It was important to them to keep fighting the good fight, whether it was against one's closely-held inner demons or the decaying standards of global governance. It earned them a nomination for Best International Breakthrough Artist at the Heavy Music Awards in 2022.
Bloodywood went on to perform to packed crowds and at major global festivals — from Lollapalooza India, Download Festival, Bloodstock (UK), Hellfest (France), Summer Breeze (Germany) to Brutal Assault (Czechia), to Fuji Rock (Japan) and American mainstays like Louder Than Life and Aftershock.
In 2024, "Dana Dan" even made it to a pivotal sequence in the Jordan Peele-produced action movie Monkey Man, directed by and starring Dev Patel. Now, after more than a year of chipping away at their new material, Bloodywood are ready to unleash to the world their second album in the first part of 2025 showing the depth and power of Indian Folk Metal.
CABAL - NEW ALBUM 'EVERYTHING ROTS' OUT NOW
Everything Rots, CABAL´s new full length album has arrived. Blending deathcore riffs with industrial textures the album has a unique sonic identity that is encapsulated perfectly with the focus track 'Snake Tongues'. In spring 2025 CABAL will support CALIBAN on their "Back From Hell Tour".
SingerAndreas Bjulver comments:"We are beyond excited to finally share 'Everything Rots' with the world today, this album is the culmination of years of hard work and it is the essence of what we have become as a band. All good things end, everyone dies and Everything Rots."
Order/Stream Everything Rots here: https://cabal.bfan.link/everything-rots.ema
Watch the video of 'Snake Tongues' below:
CABAL has through the years proved themselves as one of the heaviest and most uncompromising metal acts hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark. The bands sound is visceral and destructive and aims to bring forth absolute chaos by drawing inspiration from everything from crushing death metal, contemporary metallic hardcore and metalcore to unnerving soundscapes and dark electronic music.
Since the release of their first album in 2018 the band toured most of the planet, from Europe and North America to Japan and Australia, as well as renowned festivals like, Roskilde Festival, Copenhell, Summer Slaughter, Brutal Assault and many more, and they have no intention of slowing down. All of the above combined with features from some of the modern metal scenes most prominent names like; Matt Heafy from TRIVIUM, Jamie Hails from POLARIS and Joe Bad from FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, the band has shown the world that Denmark has something to offer when it comes to bone crushing heaviness.
The band are now gearing up for the release of their 4th studio album; Everything Rots.
Everything Rots is the most focused and ferocious CABAL has ever sounded, while still
expanding on the sound that fans expect from the band. Ear piercing electronic parts and
unsettling soundscapes fuse together with bone-rattling riffs and uncompromising
breakdowns to create a sonic attack on the senses that’s sure to please and surprise any fan of extreme heaviness. Just like instrumentals the lyrics are dark and direct as they detail the cyclical nature of depression, addiction and trauma, as they work through and detail deeply scarring life experiences and invite the listernes inside a dark world were everything everything rots and falls apart again and again and again.
Tracks like ’Still Cursed’ dives into the struggle of dealing with depression and feeling eternally cursed, while the title track is an anthem for the generations born into a world of crushing uncertainty, that feels like it could collapse around them at any time. ’No Peace’ describes the harrowing real life ordeal of finding a dying suicide victim in the streets of Copenhagen, and powerlessly watching the life drains from their eyes. ‘Unveiled’ and ‘Forever Marked’ deals with two sides of the same experience of having an abuser close to you. One describes the intense anger and feeling of betrayal, that comes from finding out that someone you considered family could commit such acts, while the other the feeling of guilt in knowing that this happened so close to you without you catching on to it.
The album will be released through Nuclear Blast in March 2025 and like a rabid hell hound on a chain, this album is foaming at the mouth to be released and unleash the rot upon the world.
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ASKA Release The Album KNIGHT STRIKE to All Digital Services Release New Single and Video for Track 1944,
BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the digital release of ASKA "Knight Strike". To accompany the digital release ASKA release the latest single and brand new music video for the track 1944.
Stream of Purchase "Knight Strike": https://smarturl.it/aska
Watch the video below:
ASKA talking about their new video 1944, "This song is a work of historical fiction which takes a pivotal point in world history and posits the question: "What if....?"
Controversial? Maybe. Yet there have been many books, films and television series written on the same premise. To say we find it a bit preposterous that we were forced to remove all symbology and iconography of one side's combatants and leadership from our video to meet YouTube's censorship standards would be the understatement of the year. Especially when one can see far worse on any documentary dealing with the actual events, not the fictionalized ones we were originally portraying here.
It goes without saying, the song is a work of historical, military fiction based on actual events. ASKA does not condone war, discrimination or persecution of anyone based simply on religion, gender or race.
Now crank up the volume, hit play, share with your friends and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section."
About ASKA:
ASKA, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-based, long-running heavy metal band has, as the title they gave their 3rd international tour can attest, "been there, done that". And how! In 1992, just a short year after the release of the group's self-titled debut album, they began touring the world performing at military bases, embassies and satellite installations around the globe for the U.S. Dept. of Defense/USO entertainment services. For nine years the group maintained a steady course, playing for U.S & foreign military troops in well over 56 countries and territories globally before turning their focus to the civilian world. There, they promptly played festivals around America and Europe and furthered their exposure in no small way. From inception to present, ASKA released seven full length albums on both national and international labels.
During the process, ASKA's triple-threat frontman/vocalist/guitarist, George Call, came to the attention of cult, US underground metal pioneers, Omen, where he was promptly recruited to take over the lead vocalist slot for three years while still maintaining his role in ASKA. When that association dissolved, George was immediately snatched up by former Atlantic Records/Metal Blade, Midwestern, MTV veterans, Banshee, where he's been front and center on the band's two newest top notch releases. While helming both bands after a fateful meeting at a festival performance with ASKA in Germany, Call, was further enlisted to join U.K. legendary, cult NWOBHM band, Cloven Hoof, where he proceeded to record and release three critically acclaimed, fan-favorite albums. ASKA drummer Danny White joined George on two of these endeavors while the band's long-serving bassist/vocalist, Keith Knight, engineered and recorded a high percentage of George's extra-curricular activity at his Knight Recording Studios, keeping the three working together even when it was outside of the band.
About BraveWords Records:
BraveWords Records has released albums by Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr and future releases from Lillian Axe, Crimson Glory and ASKA.
There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.
With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.
For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!
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MOLOTOV SOLUTION Step Into The Void With Long-Awaited EP Release; Drop Single "Stranglehold"
Las Vegas-based hyper influential deathcore titans Molotov Solution have officially unleashed their long-awaited EP, ‘Void,’ out now via all major streaming platforms. Produced, engineered, and mixed by Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, Thy Art Is Murder, Knocked Loose), ‘Void’ marks the band’s first full collection of new material in over a decade — and it arrives with the release of the band’s ferocious new single, "Stranglehold." Stream the full 'Void' EP HERE and watch the visualizer for "Stranglehold" Below.
Speaking on today's release, vocalist Nick Arthur shares:
"Releasing new music for the first time since 2011 is something we never knew if we’d get the chance to do again. This band has always been about more than just heavy music—it’s been our way of making sense of the chaos, of speaking out when words alone weren’t enough. Coming back after all these years, we weren’t sure what to expect, but the support we’ve received has been overwhelming. To everyone who’s still here, who still believes in what we do—this is for you. This release means everything to us. Thank you for giving us a reason to do this again.
Void is out now on all streaming platforms. Play it loud. Spread the word. The fire still burns."
Molotov Solution launched their return from hiatus last year with ferocious, no-holds-barred intent in the form of music video trilogy - "Devour The Children", "Mortis Imperium" and "The Golden Tower" - The band then released single "Necessary Evil" along with the announcement of the 'Void' EP last month. Today they release the fifth and final track from the EP, "Stranglehold".
Thus, the 'Void' EP is unleashed upon the world, a narrative of corruption, betrayal, and resistance, delivering a sonic assault proving that Molotov Solution remain one of the most innovative, unique and uncompromisingly brutal forces in the deathcore genre, despite their 10 year hiatus. Equally scathing, if not more so, the band's unfiltered sociopolitical commentary is more vital now than it has ever been. This is Molotov Solution’s most intense and unflinching work to date — a visceral exploration of power and oppression. The band’s signature sound — a blistering combination of bone-crushing breakdowns, atmospheric dread, and politically charged lyricism — has once again been sharpened and elevated under the guidance of producer, Will Putney.
To celebrate the EP release, Molotov Solution have also announced a limited edition vinyl release of 'Void'. The A-side will feature all five tracks from the EP, while the B-side will showcase exclusive alternate versions featuring some of our favorite voices in the metal scene:
Devour the Children – Kyle Medina (Bodysnatcher)
Necessary Evil – Kyle Anderson (Brand of Sacrifice)
Mortis Imperium – Johnny Ciardullo (Carcosa/Angelmaker) & Casey Tyson-Pearce (Angelmaker)
Stranglehold – Alex Erian & Steve Marois (Despised Icon)
The Golden Tower – Joe Badolato (Fit For an Autopsy)
These B-side versions will initially be only available on this limited edition vinyl which is available now from molotovsolution.com
ABOUT MOLOTOV SOLUTION
Molotov Solution are back, reawakened after a decade of silence with a renewed fire and an uncompromising vision. Known for their politically charged, ferociously heavy sound, the Las Vegas-based band is ready to reclaim their position at the forefront of extreme music. With a legacy built on confronting societal corruption, power struggles, and injustice, their return is a statement: the fight isn't over, and neither are they.
Molotov Solution’s 2011 album, Insurrection, is widely regarded as one of the most influential deathcore releases of its time, shaping the genre for years to come. Sadly, the band went on indefinite hiatus after its release leaving a huge influence but a gaping hole in deathcore genre. On November 1st, 204 they emerged from a decade-long hiatus with their powerful new single, “Devour The Children” a brutal and rageful statement of intent heralding the band's timely resurrection. Known for their fearless approach to exposing corruption and power struggles through their music, Molotov Solution’s voice is more vital than ever, delivering an unflinching soundtrack to the turbulent times we face with the fierce intent to challenge and resist.
Molotov Solution has always been more than just a deathcore band. They are a voice for those who resist, a sonic assault against the systems that oppress. As they step into this new chapter, they carry with them the same relentless energy that defined their past but with a sharpened edge and a deeper urgency. In a world that seems more chaotic and fractured than ever, their music is not just relevant—it is essential.
Fans can expect new music that continues to challenge listeners, both sonically and lyrically. Their signature blend of heavy, gut-punching riffs and politically infused messages will drive their upcoming releases, which promise to be as intense and confrontational as ever.
With new music and renewed determination, Molotov Solution are ready to unleash a new era of heavy music that will resonate with old fans and new alike.
GATES TO HELL | DEATH COMES TO ALL OUT NOW + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR '21 SACRAMENTS'
Louisville natives GATES TO HELL have returned to deliver their undeniable truth—Death Comes to All. The band brings a monstrous energy to the studio and an unmatched ferocity to their live performances.
In celebration of the album's release, the band unveils the music video for the track, '21 Sacraments'. The mosh-inducing song was inspired by the storyline of the Silent Hill game series. Directed and edited by Errick Easterday, watch the music video for '21 Sacraments' which includes iconic visuals from the video game.
GATES TO HELL comments, "We are super stoked for Death Comes To All to finally be out for everyone to hear. It was great working with Randy when recording the album and we put a lot of time gearing up for this record to come out. We appreciate all the help from the Nuclear Blast team and all the support of everyone who has been checking out the singles and pre-ordering the record. Now it’s time to get back to the best part of music which is touring with friends and playing shows.”
Order/stream Death Comes to All:
https://gth.bfan.link/death-comes-to-all
GATES TO HELL will celebrate the release of their new album Death Comes To All with a hometown show at Headliners Music Hall with INTERNAL BLEEDING, ORTHODOX, HOLD MY OWN, GORED EMBRACE, and xGAARGOYALEx. This Spring, the band will join headliners THE ACACIA STRAIN on their 'It Can Always Get Worse 2025' tour. The 13-date trek will kick off on May 2nd at Amityville Music Hall and will make stops in Virginia Beach and Memphis before making appearances at Welcome To Rockville and later concluding the run at Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 18th. The tour package includes FROZEN SOUL and SNUFF ON SIGHT.
GATES TO HELL live dates
03.22 Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
'It Can Always Get Worse 2025' tour
w/ THE ACACIA STRAIN, FROZEN SOUL and SNUFF ON SIGHT
05.02 Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
05.03 Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents
05.05 Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
05.06 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 (no Frozen Soul)
05.07 Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
05.10 Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theater (no Frozen Soul)
05.11 Springfield, MO @ The Regency Live
05.12 Little Rock, AR @ The Rev Room
05.13 Memphis, TN @ Growlers
05.14 Nashville, TN @ Eastside Bowl
05.15 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
05.16 Chattanooga, TN @ Barrelhouse Ballroom (no Frozen Soul)
05.17 St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag (no Frozen Soul)
05.18 Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
Other Dates
08.05 Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest 2025
09.21 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
For more information on the tour, please visit: www.gatestohellofficial.com/tour-dates
Fueled by youthful ambition and a sharp creative focus, the band enlisted Randy LeBoeuf. The partnership resulted in raw intensity with a sharpened sense of precision, elevating their sound to new heights. Their album artwork—crafted by WYRMWALK—offers a fitting representation of the blood-soaked dread and suffocating darkness that Death Comes to All unleashes.
Death Comes To All is available in a variety of formats including CD Jewel, LP Vinyl in a purple swirl, light blue splatter (band exclusive), and purple and white swirl with black splatter (Life and Death Brigade Festival | New England Metal & Hardcore Festival exclusive) as well as a T-shirt. Also available is a special edition 7-inch containing the band's first single 'Next To Bleed' from the full-length album.
Purchase the physical formats of the full-length, exclusive 7-inch, and shirt here: https://gth.bfan.link/death-comes-to-all
Looking ahead to 2025, GATES TO HELL are preparing to storm the road and spread their ferocious energy to as many new audiences as possible. With Nuclear Blast Records fueling their fire, they’re ready to leave concertgoers in the wake of their annihilation. Death Comes to All, but GATES TO HELL will make sure you feel it first.
GATES TO HELL is:
Ryan Storey | Vocals
Eli Hanson | Guitar
Seth Lewis | Guitar
Dustin Cantrell | Bass
Trey Garris | Drums
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GILLSAW Immerse Yourself with an Electrifying Experience with the Release of the bands Debut EP "FOG WATCH"
The wait is over.
Prepare for the sonic storm of the year as industrial metal trailblazers Gillsaw prepare to unleash their highly anticipated debut EP, "Fog Watch", out NOW.
This six-track powerhouse will pull listeners into a relentless world of crushing rhythms, eerie atmospheres, and guttural intensity. With a unique blend of industrial noise, sludgy metal riffs, and haunting electronic landscapes,
Gillsaw carves out their own space in the genre.
"Fog Watch" showcases the band’s ability to blend chaotic energy with thought-provoking storytelling, offering an immersive experience that’s both exhilarating and unsettling.
FOG WATCH Narrative:
"Fog Watch" tells the tragic story of Ian, a man descending into madness. Through a series of increasingly distorted experiences, we witness his journey from isolated lighthouse keeper to drug-addicted nomad.
Fog Watch: Ian battles loneliness and encroaching insanity, symbolized by the perpetual fog. The lyrics reflect his isolation and mental deterioration.
Thankful: Ian's desire for validation turns to bitter rage as he resents the lack of gratitude from those he protects.
Rizen: Ian falls under the influence of a false deity, surrendering reason for blind obedience.
Siren Comes: Ian faces nightly temptations, battling internal fears and desires.
Trenched In: Ian's final act of devotion leads to his self-burial, a symbolic death and rebirth.
Bombay Way: The reality is revealed: Ian's experiences were drug-induced delusions, culminating in a fatal overdose in Bombay Beach.
"FOG WATCH" explores themes of isolation, the search for meaning, and the destructive power of delusion.
GILLSAW'S SOUND
Gillsaw's sound is a meticulously crafted fusion of heavy metal's muscularity and industrial music's stark, electronic edge. This powerful core is layered with intricate progressive structures and ethereal new age ambient textures, creating a dynamic and immersive atmosphere that defies genre boundaries.
Dorothy Releases "The Way" Today + Touring This Spring
Rock powerhouse DOROTHY is back, unleashing her highly anticipated new album, The Way, today via Roc Nation. Get it here or here. Fans can also shop Dorothy's online store and get the physical record here.
The album has already garnered widespread acclaim, earning praise from Rolling Stone, MTV, Revolver, Us Weekly, Forbes, INKED, Outburn, and more — solidifying Dorothy as a rising force in modern rock.
Pre-release singles "MUD," "Devil I Know," "I Come Alive," and "Tombstone Town," featuring guitar legend Slash, have further elevated her position among rock's elite. "Tombstone Town" is currently climbing the Active Rock charts, sitting in the Top 20 and continuing to gain momentum. The video is at No. 4 on VEVO's chart.
Dorothy spotlights "Superhuman" as the album's release day focus track, a soaring anthem that captures the raw emotion and resilience woven throughout The Way. With soul-stirring vocals and thunderous instrumentation, "Superhuman" showcases Dorothy's ability to craft songs that are both deeply personal and universally anthemic — a defining trait of her artistry. Listen below.
Executive produced by Scott Stevens (Shinedown, Halestorm, Daughtry), The Way is a bold, unfiltered journey through themes of self-discovery, resilience, and redemption. Dorothy's signature blend of raw energy, soulful grit, genre-blending influences, and powerhouse vocals make this her most compelling work yet.
As a woman in rock, Dorothy continues to break barriers in a genre historically dominated by men, proving that ferocity, authenticity, and sheer talent know no gender. With The Way, she cements her place among rock's most formidable voices, standing alongside the greats while carving out her own lane.
Beyond the rock world, The Way is resonating across genres. The album landed on key playlists, including Hard Rock, Volume, and Heavy Queens (Spotify) and Breaking Hard Rock and New In Rock(Apple Music). Dorothy also made waves in country, with "Tombstone Town" earning spots on Country Rocks (Spotify) and New In Country (Apple Music), showcasing her ability to transcend boundaries while staying true to her gritty, unapologetic sound.
Dorothy shares, "This album is a love letter to the fans. I'm letting them know everything is going to be okay, and we'll help each other find the way — even if we get lost at times."
This spring, Dorothy will hit the road for a headlining tour, including major festival appearances at Welcome to Rockville and Boardwalk Rock. The tour kicks off on April 16 in Nashville. Full tour dates are listed below. Get tickets here.
DOROTHY ON TOUR:
WITH CORY MARKS (4/16 — 5/2):
WITH RETURN TO DUST (5/11-5/15):
3/21 — Los Angeles, CA — El Rey Theatre
3/29 — Welch, MN — Treasure Island Resort & Casino
4/16 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
4/18 — Asbury Park, NJ — Stone Pony
4/19 — Lititz, PA — Mickey's Black Box
4/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
4/22 — Flint, MI — The Machine Shop
4/23 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
4/25 — Council Buffs, IA — Stir Cove/Whiskey Roadhouse
4/26 — St. Louis, MO — The Hawthorn
4/27 — Madison, WI — The Majestic
4/29 — Denver, CO — Oriental
5/1 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
5/2 — Albuquerque, NM — Backstage at Revel
5/3 — Phoenix, AZ — UFest*
5/6 — Austin, TX — Empire Control Room & Garage
5/7 — Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory
5/10 — Camden, NJ — WMMR*BBQ*
5/11 — Charlottesville, VA — The Jefferson
5/13 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
5/14 — Atlanta, GA — Variety Playhouse
5/15 — Destin, FL — Club LA
5/16 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
5/18 — Ocean City, MD — Boardwalk Rock*
*FESTIVAL
Projecting a full-bodied voice with every inch of her being, Dorothy Martin kindles a spark of hope into a flame as bright as the sun itself. The Budapest, Hungary-born maverick singer, songwriter, performer, and frontwoman of the Los Angeles-based eponymous band, Dorothy brings gusto, grit, and glory back to hard rock, exuding superstar-size confidence coupled with the quiet resolve of an old school Western anti-hero. She has unassumingly blazed her own trail with sold out tours, major collaborations, and over 1 billion streams already in the rearview.
However, her vision really catches fire on her fourth full-length album, The Way[Roc Nation].
Dorothy arrived with the force of a hurricane back in 2016, serving up the full-length debut ROCKISDEAD. Surging on all platforms on which fans discover new music, "Raise Hell" and "Wicked Ones" reeled in streams. The band organically attracted a diehard global fanbase with 28 Days in the Valley [2018] and Gifts From The Holy Ghost [2022]. KERRANG! hailed the latter as "a hot-blooded rock ‘n' roll record through and through," and RIFF raved, "Holy Ghost serves as a triumphant battle cry and a return to form." Perhaps, Outburn put it best, "It's her most bombastic and gloriously, victorious rock and roll work yet." Simultaneously, the singer took flight as the rare dynamo equally at home on a track with Slash and Nita Strauss of Alice Cooper or Staind and Scott Stapp of Creed. She even notably dueted with Stapp at the Grand Ole Opry.
Over the course of 2024, she carefully architected what would become The Way alongside songwriter and producer Scott Stevens [Halestorm, Shinedown, Daughtry]. Expanding the creative palette, they leaned into heavier rock spiked with a healthy helping of Southern swagger and country-style storytelling.
SEPTICFLESH | RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR THE TRACK 'THE EXPERIMENT' + NEW EP AMPHIBIANS AVAILABLE IN PHYSICAL FORMAT!
Symphonic Death Metallers SEPTICFLESH have had a busy start to their year. Last month saw the band perform their 'Infernus Sinfonica II' orchestral show in Mexico to a sold-out crowd followed by the digital release of their newest EP Amphibians that coincided with the kick-off their 'Modern Primitive Tour in North America".
Now the release of the special LP + CD package for their new EP Amphibians. To celebrate, the band unveils the lyric video for the track 'The Experiment'. Watch the lyric video created by Konstantin Stelnzer, below:
Amphibians can be streamed or you purchase the EP both physically or digitally at https://septicflesh.bfan.link/amphibians.
SEPTICFLESH has a remarkable ability to maintain continuity from album to album, while at the same time building on what has they have created in the past. Lyrical elements incorporated in all of their albums are based on opposites. For example, the ideas of heaven and hell, good and evil, or development and destruction have often served as metaphorical images in SEPTICFLESH's lyrics. Musically, the band also plays on opposites, using the dynamic differences between dissonant vs. melodic and dark vs. light to create a blend of gentle orchestral passages with the heavy wall of sound that produces something very unique in the world of Metal music. With the release of their most recent EP, Amphibians, SEPTICFLESH continues to create a story that is equally as compelling as the music. So, dive in and become immersed in the world of amphibian demigods, the Nommo. Behold the Amphibians!
Formed as “Septic Flesh” in Greece in the early '90s, SEPTICFLESH has carved an indelible mark on the metal scene. With a rich history spanning decades, the band has continuously evolved their sound, incorporating symphonic elements to create a truly unique sonic experience. From their debut EP Temple of The Lost Race to their latest masterpiece SEPTICFLESH has captivated audiences with their dynamic compositions and haunting melodies. With each album, they push the boundaries of symphonic metal, weaving together intricate orchestrations with crushing riffs and powerful vocals. Don't miss your chance to witness their monumental live performances, where the thunderous sound of SEPTICFLESH will engulf you in a whirlwind of emotion and intensity.
SEPTICFLESH is:
Seth Siro Anton | Vocals, Bass
Christos Antoniou | Guitar, Orchestra
Sotiris Anunnaki V | Clean Vocals, Guitar, 12 String Guitar
Psychon | Guitar
Kerim 'Krimh' Lechner | Drums
Jack Starr Releases the Music Video for RISE UP, From His Upcoming Solo Album,"Out of the Darkness Part II" Releasing April 25, 2025
BraveWords Records is excited to release the new Jack Starr music video for the lead track "Rise Up". The single is taken from his new solo album,"Out of the Darkness Part II" which will be released April 25, 2025.
Watch the video: Jack Starr “Rise Up” Official Music Video from Out Of The Darkness Part II on BraveWords Records Below:
Listen to "Rise Up" from the album Out of the Darkness Part II on streaming services: https://smarturl.it/jackstarr
Jack Starr talking about the new single and video, “Rise Up is a song about the centuries old fight for freedom and liberty that has been going on since the dawn of time. There have always been injustice and leaders who rule by fear but at the same time there have been brave men who have stood up and asserted their right to live free.
Rise Up has a universal message of the importance of personal liberty that will appeal to all people of all political persuasions because even though it may be expressed differently at the end of the day people want to live their lives in peace even if it is sometimes requires a struggle to achieve that."
Giles Lavery - Vocals (Warlord / Alcatrazz)
Jack Starr - Lead Guitar
Eric Juris - Lead Guitar (Warlord)
Gene Cooper - Bass
Rhino - Drums (Ex Manowar)
Guests Mark Zonder - Drums (Warlord ex Fates Warning)
Jimmy Waldo - Keyboards (Alcatrazz / Warlord / New England)
Produced and mixed by Thomas Mergler
Co-Produced by Giles Lavery & Jack Starr
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About Jack Starr:
Starr emerged on the rock and metal scene in 1981, forming, together with Joey Ayvazian, David DeFeis and Joe O’Rielly, the first incarnation of the heavy metal band Virgin Steele. The new band was selected in 1982 by Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records to appear on the label's compilation album U.S. Metal Volume 2. After only two albums, Virgin Steele of 1981 and Guardians of the Flame of 1982, Starr left Virgin Steele in 1983.
In 1984, Starr started his solo recording career with the album Out of the Darkness, featuring former Riot vocalist Rhett Forrester, members of The Rods and former Rainbow drummer Gary Driscoll. It was released in Europe by Music for Nations and was picked as one of the best albums of the year by the music magazines Kerrang! and Metal Forces.
Starr changed the name of his band to Jack Starr's Burning Starr and between 1984 and 1989 he produced albums, both solo and with the band. The music of those albums was classic American eighties heavy metal, a style between Poison and Metallica. In 1989 the band dissolved and Starr joined short-lived bands like Strider and Smoke Stack Lightning.
In the following years, Starr once again assembled a group of musicians for a new incarnation of Burning Starr, which performed at the Magic Circle Festival 2008 and released the album Defiance on Manowar's label Magic Circle Music in 2009. In 2011 they released Land of the Dead with Limb Music. The albums includes ex-Manowar guest musicians Ross the Boss and David Shankle. The band played at the 2013 Keep It True festival and recorded a DVD.
HEATHEN - Bleed The World: Live Album Out Now + Release Video For 'The Blight (Live)'
For the past 40 years, the Bay Area thrash pioneers HEATHEN have abided by their never-say-die attitude. The HEATHEN brand of intelligent yet aggressive Thrash appealed not only to the genre’s core demographic but also to metal fans looking for brains behind the brawn.
Today, HEATHEN releases their latest offering Bleed The World: Live. The album features songs from each of the band’s albums, including recent tracks such as ‘Sun in My Hand’ and ‘The Blight’ as well as classics such as ‘Hypnotized’ and ‘Goblin’s Blade,’ mirroring the band’s crushing live setlist. The band also reveal the video for the track 'The Blight (Live)'.
HEATHEN comments, "After 3 years of touring for Empire of the Blind, we are super stoked to finally release Bleed the World: Live! We poured our blood and sweat into the performances on this album and we can't wait to share them all. Thank you to everyone who attended a show, bought merch, and supported the band on this tour. We'll be heading into the studio to start work on the new Heathen album soon and look forward to seeing you on the road once again!"
Order or stream Bleed The World: Live:
https://bfan.link/bleed-the-world-live
Watch 'The Blight' (Live Video) below:
Recorded in several cities across the United States during the 2023 'Bleed the World' tour, Bleed the World: Live is the perfect audio representation of the HEATHEN live show. Produced by guitarist Kragen Lum and mixed by Zeuss, Bleed the World: Live transports the listener into the concert hall with a crystal-clear yet heavy production and captures the interaction between the band and the audience that makes every HEATHEN live show special. The cover artwork by Travis Smith depicts a steel HEATHEN logo piercing the bleeding Earth, held by a hand that encapsulates the world tour as a moment in time.
Bleed the World: Live is available for in CD jewel and red vinyl at
https://bfan.link/bleed-the-world-live
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.
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