SOEN RELEASE SINGLE & VIDEO FOR SPELLBINDING SLIPKNOT COVER “SNUFF”

From Upcoming Release

'ATLANTIS' - AN ALTERNATE UTOPIA

North American Dates Start November 22nd

Today, the engaging, enchanting, cutting, yet beautiful Swedish metal supergroup Soenrelease the mesmerizing video for their interpretation of Slipknot classic, “Snuff”.

The track is taken from the forthcoming release ATLANTIS, out via Silver Lining Musicon November 18, 2022.

Founding members Martin Lopez and Joel Ekelöf explain their selection of Slipknot’s deeply dark meditation on darkness rejecting love “Snuff”: “We wanted to do something extra special during the ATLANTIS concert. The obvious path would have been to pick an epic progressive song from the likes of Genesis, Pink Floyd etc. Instead, we went for the opposite with ‘Snuff’, a scaled down and brutally honest song that we all love in its powerful sincerity.”

Watch/Listen to "Snuff" 

ATLANTIS is a special concert film featuring thirteen of the group’s most popular compositions reinterpreted with live orchestral accompaniment. ATLANTIS was created within the mystic and magical confines of Atlantis Grammofon Studio in Stockholm, Sweden, which has seen a wide range of international artists record, from Quincy Jonesto Lenny Kravitz to Green Day. Formerly a movie house in 1941, it went on to become Metronome Studio (during which time ABBA was born) before becoming Atlantis Grammofon in 1983.

Filmed and recorded on December 10, 2021, Martin Lopez (drums & percussion), Joel Ekelöf (lead vocals), Lars Enok Åhlund (guitars & piano), Cody Lee Ford (lead guitar) and Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel (bass) worked together with an 8-piece orchestra to reinterpret and rediscover fresh energy and elements in classic Soen songs, such as “Antagonist”, “Monarch”, “Jinn” and “Lucidity”.

The end result of this 80 minutes performance is some remarkable new aural refractions of Soen’s greatest material for fans to absorb and enjoy. As has always been the way with Soen: the deepest dives yield the greatest treasures.

Pre-orders Available HERE

The first track released from Soen’s “alternative utopia” was their piece

“Trials”, which can be streamed/watched HERE

Following the success of the IMPERIAL European Tour, the relentless metal quintet is preparing to embark on a twenty-date North American Tour this winter, kicking-off at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall. The tour will also see Soen perform as special guests of Katatonia in Dallas and Austin on December 6th and 7th. The band are excited to be on the road again and show no signs of slowing down in their quest to bring the Soen experience to the world.

“It's a dream come true to finally be able to do an extensive North American tour,” enthuses Lopez. “It's a milestone for any band to tour a continent with such a rich musical history and we are very excited about finally getting to meet our North American audience. See you all there!”

For a full list of confirmed dates, tickets, and additional information visit HERE

IMPERIAL North America Tour 2022:

11/22 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall

11/23 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace

11/25 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey

11/26 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio TD

11/27 - Quebec City, QC - L'Imperial

11/29 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall

11/30 - New York City, NY - Gramercy Theatre

12/01 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

12/02 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground

12/03 - Tampa, FL - Crowbar

12/04 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage

12/06 - Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live*

12/07 - Dallas, TX - Amplified Live*

12/08 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar

12/10 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater

12/11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge

12/13 - Seattle, WA - The Crocodile

12/15 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Roseville

12/16 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour

12/17 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick

*Guests to Katatonia

'ATLANTIS' was recorded by David Castillo and Iñaki Marconi, mixed by Castillo, and mastered by Tony Lindgren. The performance was filmed and directed by George Laycock from the bespoke British production house Blacktide Phonic/Visual.

'ATLANTIS' will be available as a DVD-CD with bonus footage, a Double 12” Limited Edition Vinyl, Long Form Video, Digital Download and Streaming.

Pre-order all formats, including Long Form Video HERE

The additional orchestral musicians and contributors on 'ATLANTIS' are:

Stefan Stenberg, Double Bass

Joakim Simonsson, Piano and Organ

Karin Liljenberg, Violin 1

Andreas Forsman, Violin 2

Erik Holm, Viola

Cecilia Linné, Cello

Johanna Börjesson, Vocals

Therése Börjesson, Vocals

Technical support: Dan Wahlbeck

Drum tech: Rickard Gustafsson

Sound support: Niclas Lindström

Soen are:

Martin Lopez, Drums and percussion

Joel Ekelöf, Lead vocals

Lars Enok Åhlund, Guitars and Piano

Cody Lee Ford, Lead Guitar

Oleksii ”Zlatoyar” Kobel, Bass

BRKN LOVE Announce New Album 'Black Box' & Share Video for "Under the Knife"

OUT NOW ON US TOUR WITH DEAD POET SOCIETY

CANADIAN TOUR WITH THE BLUE STONES STARTS NOVEMBER 4TH

Toronto-based alt-rock band BRKN LOVE are pleased to announce their new album 'Black Box' in the midst of their busy US/CAN touring schedule. It will be released on Nov. 4th and is available for preorder HERE

After the success of their 'Vol.1' and 'Vol.2' EPs, the trend continues with the band’s sophomore album, which once again showcases how well songwriter/front man Justin Benlolo uses all the tools in his arsenal to firmly position BRKN LOVE in the young, modern rock revolution.

Justin says, “We couldn’t be more excited to announce the release of our new LP 'Black Box'. This album is the next evolution of BRKN LOVE. Imagine everything you loved about our band and then turn it up to 11. It’s truly a milestone record for us. After the release of our first record and all the complications that came along with it (namely the pandemic), we really wanted to a chance to redeem ourselves. This is our redemption record. We’re back at full force and we’re not pulling any punches this time.

Making this album was a challenge unto itself. We had come off the back end of several tours and essentially had two weeks to write, record and mix the album. They say diamonds are formed under pressure, and I believe that the added weight forced us to come up with the best songs we have ever written.

The overall theme revolving around 'Black Box' is the concept of learning from your mistakes and bettering yourself because of them. When we were writing the record, our producer Anton Delost and I had become obsessed with flight recorders, that are put into airplanes to keep track of anything that happens. The idea came from how the people will assess a plane crash by what the black box has recorded. It’s a metaphor for our band, our lives and everything we have been through up until this point.

We truly hope you enjoy this piece of music as much we do. Make sure you turn it up and as always, rock on. Thank you.”

Pre-Order 'Black Box' HERE

The four singles that have been released so far from the album have garnered praise from fans, media and radio personalities alike. “Under The Knife” is the most recent, with previous singles “Forever’s Enough”, “Like A Drug” and “Dead Weight” being heralded by BBC Radio One’s Indie Show presenter Jack Saunders as “The new age of rock and roll.”

Meanwhile, BRKN LOVE are currently playing a number of shows across North America in support of Dead Poet Society and The Blue Stones, while also playing some of their first U.S. headline dates along the way.

US TOUR DATES W/ DEAD POET SOCIETY

(** denotes BRKN LOVE headline show – No DPS):

10/10   Mercury Lounge - New York, NY **

10/11   The Basement - Columbus, OH

10/14   Rec Room - Buffalo, NY **

10/16   Hi-Fi - Indianapolis, IN

10/17   Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL

10/19   High Noon Saloon - Madison, WI

10/20   7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, MN

10/22   The Duck Room - St. Louis, MO

10/23   Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS

10/25   Lost Lake Lounge - Denver, CO

10/26   Kilby Court - Salt Lake City, UT

10/28   Lucky You Lounge - Spokane, WA

10/30   Polaris Hall - Portland, OR

11/1     Goldfield Trading Post - Sacramento, CA

11/2     The Moroccan Lounge - Los Angeles, CA

11/3     Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA

11/4     House of Blues - San Diego, CA

CANADIAN TOUR DATES W/ THE BLUE STONES

11/9     The Ale House - Kingston, ON

11/10   The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, ON

11/11   Maxwell's Music House - Waterloo, ON

11/13   Le Studio TD - Montreal, QC

11/17   Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB

11/18   Coors Event Center - Saskatoon, SK

11/19   The Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB

11/20   Commonwealth Bar - Calgary, AB

11/22   Bo's Bar and Grill - Red Deer, AB

11/24   Capitol Theatre - Victoria, BC

11/25   Vogue Theatre - Vancouver, BC

For further information, go to www.brknlove.com/live  

QUEENSRŸCHE – Release Video for New Single “Hold On”

New Album

“Digital Noise Alliance”

Out Now!

Upon the release of their new studio album, 'Digital Noise Alliance', QUEENSRŸCHEhave released a video clip for the song “Hold On”

The band comments: “‘Hold On’ primarily focuses on the misfortune of social media and how this new societal landscape has become a false barometer of ones’ value, essentially, influencing and affecting peoples’ self-worth. Reminding people to not believe everything they see, and to not buy into the glorification of fame, money, and popularity. It strives to empower those that have been blinded by the distorted reality of the glorified social media lifestyles. It is a song reminiscent of older, simpler times.”

In less than a week the band will embark on another US tour with Judas Priest.

QUEENSRŸCHE

opening for Judas Priest

Oct. 13 Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale

Oct. 15 Albany, NY - MVP Arena

Oct. 16 Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall Fenway

Oct. 18 Uniondale, NY at Nassau Veterans

Oct. 19 Wilkes-Barre, PA - Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

Oct. 21 Kalamazoo, MI - Wings Event Center

Oct. 22 Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple Theatre

Oct. 24 Cincinnati, OH - The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Oct. 25 Waukegan, IL - Genesee Theatre

Oct. 27 Green Bay, WI - Resch Center Theater

Oct. 29 Moline, IL - TaxSlayer Center Moline

Oct. 30 Mankato, MN - Mayo Clinic Event Center

Nov. 01 Sioux City, IA - Tyson Events Center

Nov. 02 Rapid City, SD - The Monument

Nov. 07 Ontario, CA - Toyota Center

Nov. 08 Tucson, AZ - TCC Arena

Nov. 10 Loveland, CO - Budweiser Events Center

Nov. 12 Park City (Wichita),KS -Hartman Arena

Nov. 13 St. Charles, MO - The Family Arena

Nov. 15 Corbin, KY - The Corbin Arena

Nov. 17 Southaven, MS - Landers Center

Nov. 18 Baton Rouge, LA - Raising Canes River Center

Nov. 20 Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center

Nov. 22 San Antonio, TX - Tech Port Center & Arena

Nov. 23 San Antonio, TX - Tech Port Center & Arena

Nov. 25 Dallas, TX - The Factory - Deep Ellum

Nov. 26 Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street

Nov. 28 Edinburg, TX - Burt Ogden Arena

Nov. 29 Houston, TX - 713 Music Hall

With a career that not only spans, but has charted the course of multiple genres, QUEENSRŸCHE remains a force in their own right. 'Digital Noise Alliance', QUEENSRŸCHE’s 16th studio album continues their ever-evolving legacy.

Once again teaming up with producer Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Hatebreed), 'Digital Noise Alliance' not only refracts QUEENSRŸCHE’s past accomplishments but also pushes into the band’s future. It is the band effortlessly moving from strength to strength: immediate and thought-provoking.

Quintessentially QUEENSRŸCHE.

QUEENSRŸCHE line-up:

Eddie Jackson - bass

Michael Wilton - guitar

Todd La Torre - vocals

Casey Grillo - drums

Mike Stone - guitar

Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Live at Ryman Auditorium 2/15-16; Tickets on Sale 10/14

Tickets for the Two-Night Special Event Feb. 15-16
On Sale This Friday, Oct. 14 at AshleyMcBryde.com

“Where a Small Town Meets a Big Country Music Cast” – Variety

Photo Credit: Katie Kauss

Following an invitation to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Ashley McBryde invites you to the revered Ryman Auditorium to experience Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, featuring the cast of collaborators and special guests performing songs from her critically acclaimed album, February 15 and 16. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, Oct. 14 at AshleyMcBryde.com.

“In a perfect world, it needs to be a live show,” McBryde shared with AP upon album’s release. “In my heart, it would be at the Ryman, done in the style of a community theater, kind of Prairie Home Companion it. To deliver those performances in that way I think would be really beautiful and a lot of fun.”

Paying homage to the radio programs of yesteryear, McBryde confirms Stereogum’s observation of the ringleader: “Here’s someone who loves and respects the age-old storytelling traditions of country music and who wants to find strange new ways to honor those traditions.”

Developing Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville for the stage won’t require too much stretching, as Variety notes, “It sounds like the beginnings of a solid country music musical,” while Saving Country Music asserts, “You could consider Lindeville just as much like a stage production as you could a studio album, with the cast of characters unfolding before you as the songs transpire.”

Cited by NPR as a “glorious detour into downhome character studies,” the Arkansas-native and her collaborators leaned all the way in on Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, garnering applause from critics upon its debut.

Produced by John Osborne, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville includes performances from McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Aaron Raitiere, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack and Benjy Davis, with NPR calling it “a mischievous, and mightily pleasing, departure from the prescribed progression of a mainstream country career,” while AP praises, “McBryde and crew created detail-rich storylines with a John Prine level of empathy and compassion.”

“The very existence of an album like Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville is enough to restore your faith in Nashville, however far afield it might have wandered,” Variety boasts, making it “Country music’s most ambitious and oddball album in recent memory,” emphasizes Esquire.

Celebrated by Rolling Stone as “one of Nashville’s most exciting new exports, an ace songwriter who is also an ace singer and performer,” McBryde “has made abundantly clear over the course of her short but fruitful career, she is principally interested in peeling back the layers and speaking the truth,” boasts Vulture.

Summed up by Stereogum, “There’s a whole lot of beautiful writerly vision at work on Lindeville, but it wouldn’t matter if the songs weren’t great. Guess what? The songs are great… A lot of people put a lot of work into this record, and they made something that resonates on a deep, emotional level. Give it up for them.”

“When it comes out,” McBryde shared with Esquire, “I hope everybody laughs a little bit and I hope everybody says ‘What the f*ck?’ a little bit. Sometimes you look and realize, this town is such a mess, everybody here is a disaster. And in the same breath, in that same three minutes, everybody’s okay. And I love those times. Sometimes I wish I could make that stand still a little bit longer—we’re all a disaster, and it’s beautiful. And that’s true whether it’s a small town or a big city.”

Album lyrics and credits available HERE.

About Ashley McBryde
CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in rural biker bars – and it shows. Her 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed the New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist of the Year, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. Produced once again by Jay Joyce, Never Will reveals the witty, confessional, detail-driven songwriting addressing a wide spectrum of blue-collar Southern women’s experience introduced on Girl Going Nowhere is still here, but perhaps even sharper. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her critically acclaimed duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde earned five total 2022 CMA nominations including her third consecutive nod for Female Vocalist of the Year along with Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year for her duet with Pearce. The Arkansas-native invites listeners to Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, a collaborative new project featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and more. Praised by The New York Times as “a fluorescent carnival of pedal steel and thumping guitar that proves McBryde can be a skilled curator, as well as a performer,” Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville is available now. Tickets for the two-night special event Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Live at Ryman Auditorium will go on sale Friday, Oct. 14. For more information, visit AshleyMcBryde.com or follow her at Facebook.com/AshleyMcBryde, Instagram and Twitter @AshleyMcBryde and TikTok @AshleyMcBrydeMusic.

Dmitry Wild lets go of fear on Jesus & Mary Chain-inspired 'Sweetest Thing' ahead of 'Electric Souls' LP (out Oct. 14)

"A sonic and visual storyteller... channeling Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Jesus and Mary Chain, and Lee Hazlewood" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Shatteringly propulsive garage-psych romper... it kills" ~ Vanyaland

"A rock and roll smash that has both groove and heart. An infectious piece of foot-on-the-monitor rock that blends power with poignancy. It’s precisely what the world needs right now" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Bringing together sound, influence, and relevance. Taking the best bits of epic rock, garage, and punk, Dmitry Wild brings the bombastic and writes the drama with this rock musical style production" ~ Sound Read Six

"Wild, swaggering and buoyant... hyper full-band rhythm and feel-good factor" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


As New York-based garage rock purveyor Dmitry Wild gears up to release his 'Electric Souls' album, he brings us the Jesus and Mary Chain-flavored single 'Sweetest Thing', which is about fear and our tendency to cyclically return to that feeling before we can finally overcome it.

The accompanying video was filmed and edited by Strange House Media with a backing video by BamIam. Filmed around Woodstock and Hudson, New York, including on-site at Hudson Brewing and Co, the video features Tommy Love and Robert Paley (of Dmitry Wild & The Spells), as well as appearances by Jennifer Claroscura and Tryst as the witch.

Showcasing his trademark blend of 70’s vintage rock, garage rock and punk ethos, this single follows the lead track 'Liberation' feat. Tryst with its accompanying video, featuring imagery that is symbolic of protest and hope, filmed in Ukraine, Spain, Czech Republic and various US locales, including Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee and San Francisco.

"'Sweetest Thing' is also about evolving and growing as a person and one day you let the fear go and swim in the ocean rain, but all that is done to punk shoegaze raunchy guitars that are reminiscent of Jesus and Mary Chain and perhaps about of New Order in the bridge to have it all explode in the guitar attack till the end," says Dmitry Wild.

Very passionate about the craft of songwriting, Dmitry Wild used the downtime of the great pandemic to get some serious work done, completing the final writing for this solo album and gradually recording this material. Some material from earlier is also included, dating back to when he was living in California.

With music steeped in garage rock and rock n roll, this album also brings in the flair of 80’s epic synths, bluesy songs, gypsy-inspired compositions, and 70’s-inspired driving tunes.

On this album, Wild collaborated with Strange House Media, their main engineer, Byron Frayne, mixing most of the songs included here and mastering the full album. This collaboration also extended to the two songs released from this album to date - the videos for 'Don’t Need Anybody' and 'Castle Walls' were also created in collaboration with Strange House Media, Byron Frayne and Tryst as editor.

On the live music scene, Dmitry's shows take on a more rocking sound. His band Dmitry Wild & The Spells currently involves drummer Tommy Love, bassist Robert Paley, keyboardist Garret Smelcer and David Varlow on rhythm guitar. When also sometimes joined by notable Rockabilly bassist Chops LaConte, things take on a more theatrical turn.

'Sweetest Thing' is out now, available at all fine online music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the 'Electric Souls' LP (out October 14) can already be ordered.

CREDITS
Written and produced by Dmitry Wild
Recorded by Dmitry Wild & Byron Frayne
Mixed & Mastered by Byron Frayne (Strange House Media)
Dmitry Wild - guitars, bass, vocals
Peter Breed - keyboards
Matt Liptak - drums
Album cover photography by Shannon Greer
Cover design by Dmitry Wild & Jennifer Claroscura
Video filmed and edited by Strange House Media
Actors: The Spells (Tommy Love / Robert Paley), Jennifer Claroscura and Tryst as the witch
Backing video by BamIam
Filmed around Hudson and Woodstock, NY
Thanks to Hudson Brewing and Co. in Hudson, NY

LIVE DATES
Oct 21st - CATSKILLS, NY - Steampunk Festival
Oct 27th - NEWARK, NJ - QXST (+ Painters / Little Miss Carriage)
Oct 29th - WOODSTOCK, NY - Pearl Moon (+ Glory Box)
Nov 4 - NEW YORK, NY - Pianos (album release party + Tryst)


Keep up with Dmitry Wild
Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Soundcloud | Apple Music | Spotify | Dmitry Wild & The Spells Instagram

Postpunk outfit Candy Coffins release 'Seaside Girls', a tribute to the playful abandon of youth. 'Once Do It With Feeling' LP out Oct. 21

"Lush instrumentation and sombre storytelling. Their gothic post-punk vortex engulfs you. Poignant vocal melodies swoon amongst soft guitars and expansive synths to craft a song that will continue wandering the sonic corridors of your mind" ~ The Record Stache

"A passionately powerful collection that, while steeped in pop nostalgia, is loaded with resonant melodies and an overall denser shimmer...channels the best from 1980s music in modern compositions that are entirely appealing for the here and now" ~ The Spill Magazine

"The band at their considerable best, walking a fine-tuned line between darkness and the silver-lining of new romanticism. Haunting with loads of energy... nervous, edgy vocal delivery" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"An enthralling and fascinating listen with their sonic imagery, emotional turbulence and new romantic underpinnings" ~ Skylight Webzine

Post-punk new romantics Candy Coffins present 'Seaside Girls', along with a video companion, paying tribute to the playful abandon of youth with a healthy dose of indierock. This is the second taste of the band's new album 'Once Do It With Feeling', a loaded 10-track collection that arrives two years after their 'Somehow Misplaced' EP.

"When the pandemic hit, I decided I would not write a dark song as the first one written during the period. It seemed too easy given the times. It took me three months, but we got 'Seaside Girls' from the effort, which is an upbeat sun-drenched rocker on the new album, 'Once Do It With Feeling'. It’s all the rage," says frontman-songwriter Jame Lathren.

Earlier, the band released 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity' and an accompanying video created by Jame Lathren, exploring the dark corners and haunting suffocation of a broken relationship.

This album showcases mature strides in songwriting, the band relating the themes addressed both confidently and cohesively. Emotionally and sonically saturated, their music boasts Cure-esque textures and melody, as well as the thematic elements and visceral delivery of The Afghan Whigs.

Lathren notes, "The full album chronicles a relationship from the onset of the first crack to its complete crumbling dissolution. All the feelings and emotions of tumult are captured here, from both persons’ perspectives."

Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Jame Lathren, a small-town boy who admired artists who were not on popular radio, formed Candy Coffins in 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. A cultural outcast, his resilience, sensitivity and hyper-awareness of his emotional state would ultimately permeate his own music, getting right to the heart of the emotions surrounding the human condition.

After disbanding his previous post-punk band Crown The Cake, he formed Candy Coffins with hometown guitar legend Tom Alewine (Bachelors of Art), followed by seasoned music scene veterans Alex Mabrey on bass and Justin Purdy on keys, and former Iron & Wine touring drummer Jonathan Bradley. Their dynamic and textured approach has contributed to the band's trademark lush sound, channeling and bolstering Lathren’s emotive songwriting and delivery.

With tasteful nods to Joy Division, The Cure, The Psychedelic Furs, The Afghan Whigs and The Cult, as well as contemporaries like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spiritualized, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Interpol, Candy Coffins’ sound is dark and emotionally restless, but with elements of hope and elation. Defiantly unique, their sound is a welcome respite from musical mediocrity.

'Seaside Girls' is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity' can also be found. The 'Once Do It With Feeling' LP will be released on October 21 and can be ordered at https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com.

CREDITS
Jame Lathren - vocals, guitars
Tom Alewine : guitars
Alex Mabrey - bass
Jonathan Bradley - drums, percussion
Justin Purdy - keys
Additional instrumentation by John Furr
Additional vocals by Margaret Rose Champagne
All songs by Jame Lathren (BMI) © 2022
Produced & Engineered by John Furr at Pow Pow Sound (Columbia, SC)
Mixed by David Barbe at Chase Park Transduction (Athens, GA)
Mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering (Charlotte, NC)
Single cover artwork by Jame Lathren
Album cover artwork by Phoenix Lathren and and Tom Alewine

LIVE SHOWS
September 16 - Velo Fellow, Greenville, SC
October 1 - Schoolkids Records, Raleigh, NC
October 6 - Snug Harbor, Charlotte, NC (with Creux Lies)
October 29 - In The Addition, Columbia, SC - album release show


Keep up with Candy Coffins
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Stryper Release New Single & Music Video "Same Old Story" Premiering Today!

Stryper Release New Single & Music Video

"Same Old Story"

Watch Below

New Album, 'The Final Battle' Out October 21, 2022

As previously announced, legendary heavy metal band Stryper will release their new studio album, 'The Final Battle' on October 21, 2022.

Today, the band has premiered a fourth track from the album, and second music video, "Same Old Story".

'The Final Battle' was crafted during the most challenging time of the band's career. Rather than let the adversity get them down, Stryper accepted these challenges and channeled it into writing some of the greatest songs of their storied career.

One of those great songs is the band’s latest single “Transgressor” off of 'The Final Battle'. When asked about this new single Stryper front man Michael Sweet said, “'Transgressor' is a ride like no other. You take off at 100 MPH and it doesn’t let up until the very last note. It’s definitely one of our heaviest songs yet we wanted to incorporate melody and structure. We’re really excited about this one and we can’t wait to perform it live!”

When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the metal genre, Stryper is renowned for their distinctive brand of “heavenly metal,” extraordinary crossover success, and venerable endurance. The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You", “Honestly", and “Always There for You” and has maintained a global fan base since.

Stryper’s career album sales exceed 10 million worldwide, including 1986’s multi-platinum release 'To Hell with the Devil'. The band also made history when it notched two songs simultaneously on MTV’s Top 10 with videos “Free” and “Honestly".

While Stryper is known for their Christian faith, their decades plus career in heavy metal has made them much more than just a ‘Christian metal’ band. Sure, that is part of who they are, but at the end of the day, they are simply a long-running and well-respected heavy metal band with a late-career rebirth that has proved their enduring talent and musical skills are well intact.

Today, some 37+ years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, Stryper continues to record, tour and perform for loyal fans around the globe. With three original members including brothers Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar) and Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar) and newest bandmate, seasoned bassist Perry Richardson (formerly of Firehouse), the group finds itself creating their finest, most powerful music yet.

Stay tuned to Stryper’s socials below for updates on the release of more singles in the buildup to the release of 'The Final Battle' as well as upcoming tour dates from the legendary metal group. 

Watch the music video for "Transgressor" HERE

Fans can pre-order/save “The Final Battle” on CD, LP, Limited Edition Color LP (multiple variants), and Digital formats now. Full details below.

Exclusive merch times are available too.

Exclusive Vinyl/ Merch:

=> Limited Edition Yellow Vinyl - Stryper Store Exclusive - Limited to 1200 Copies

=> Limited Edition Red Vinyl - Frontiers U.S. & EU Webstores Exclusive - Limited to 600 Copies

=>Limited Edition Crystal Vinyl - Frontiers U.S. Webstore Exclusive - Limited to 300 Copies SOLD OUT

=> Limited Edition Yellow Marble Vinyl - U.S. Indie Store Exclusive, Available to All Retailers in EU - Limited to 1700 Copies

=> Standard Black Vinyl - Available Worldwide

=> The Stryper webstore - Exclusive merchandise. 

=> The Frontiers U.S. & EU webstores - Exclusive t-shirt design.

Pre-order / Save 'The Final Battle' HERE

Stryper Tour Dates:

10/08/22   Peppers Club  San Jose, Costa Rica

  10/10/22  Teatro Jorge Eliecer  Gaitan Bogota, Columbi

10/29 - 11/03/22  The KISS Kruise XI  San Pedro, CA

11/04/22  Whisky A Go Go  Hollywood, CA

12/04/22  Hell & Heaven Metal Festival  San Mateo, MX

12/06/22  Testadio Sultanes  Moterrey, MX

01/20/23  Rokisland Fest 2023  Key West, FL

04/29 - 05/04/23  Monsters of Rock Cruise  Miami, FL

'HootieFest: The Big Splash' Announces New April 2023 Dates; Adds Goo Goo Dolls & Barenaked Ladies as Headliners in Cancún

An All-Inclusive Concert Vacation Curated by Hootie & the Blowfish
Performances by Hootie & the Blowfish, Goo Goo Dolls, Barenaked Ladies and more

April 26-29, 2023 at Moon Palace Cancún, Riviera Cancún, Mexico

Following an incredible and equally memorable inaugural event last January, Hootie & the Blowfish have announced rescheduled dates for the return of their destination concert vacation - HootieFest: The Big Splash. Hosted April 26-29, 2023 on a picturesque stretch of white sand beach at Moon Palace Cancún, the four day celebration of all things rock will feature three complete sets by the GRAMMY Award-winning band, including two headlining performances and one special sunset set.

The event will also feature newly added headlining performances by the Goo Goo Dolls and Barenaked Ladies, plus appearances by Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Everclear, Edwin McCain, Lit, and Cowboy Mouth (2 Performances) as well as Occasional Milkshake and Voice of Harold, both featuring Mark Bryan of Hootie & the Blowfish. Additional details, including pool party performances and off-site adventures are still to be announced.

Current 2023 HootieFest package holders should check their email for options regarding the rescheduled dates. Revamped ticket packages for the April 2023 event will go on sale to the public next week, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. ET. Packages feature all-inclusive resort accommodations, concert access, roundtrip airport transportation and more. To browse package options and details, visit www.hootiefest.com.

In addition to daytime entertainment, curated activities and nightly concerts, guests are encouraged to explore Mexico’s natural beauty and rich ancient culture during their HootieFest trip via various off-site adventures including diving in underground cenotes, visiting the lost capital of Chichen Itza, discovering the hidden gems of nearby Isla Mujeres, sailing on luxury catamarans and more.

HootieFest: The Big Splash’s ongoing commitment to a comprehensive greening program continues in partnership with Moon Palace, which has been designated as a low carbon tourism provider. In addition to a single-use plastic-free concert area, all waste discarded throughout the resort will be sorted during the event and diverted from landfill. These efforts result in more responsible and sustainable event production while directly contributing to the fight against climate change.

HootieFest: The Big Splash will continue to closely monitor relevant recommendations and guidelines from the CDC, the WHO and local authorities in order to prioritize the health and safety of all guests, artists and staff.

For more information about HootieFest: The Big Splash, including how to book all-inclusive packages and payment plan details, please visit: www.hootiefest.com.

About Hootie & the Blowfish
With the rich, bluesy vocals of Darius Rucker and gleeful harmonies of guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber and drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, Hootie & the Blowfish have sold over 25 million records worldwide to date after their infectious melodies hit the airwaves in 1994 with hits such as “Hold My Hand,” “Let Her Cry” and “Only Wanna Be With You.” The quartet met at the University of South Carolina where endless gigs at frat houses and local bars built a major local buzz. Their blend of pop, folk, blues, soul and rock made them hard to pigeonhole, but easily accessible to anyone who loved good music.

Atlantic Records, impressed by their regional draw, signed them and released Cracked Rear View in 1994. The album had been out for six months before the band played on the “Late Show with David Letterman” which sent sales skyrocketing, eventually landing at No. 1 on the Billboard chart the following spring. Cracked Rear View and the band went on to win two GRAMMY Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a Billboard Music Award and multiple People's Choice Awards. Cracked Rear View also earned the band Billboard's Band of the Year Award in 1996 and the RIAA's Diamond Award for sales in excess of 10 million units. At 21x Platinum, Cracked Rear View remains among the Top 10 best-selling studio albums in music business history.

The band remained a top draw nationwide following their debut and released five more albums for Atlantic: Fairweather Johnson, Musical Chairs, Scattered, Smothered & Covered, Hootie & the Blowfish and The Best of Hootie & the Blowfish, as well as Looking For Lucky on their own Sneaky Long Records and LIVE in Charleston, The Homegrown Concert Event DVD and CD. The band took a break from full-time touring in 2007, reuniting annually for a variety of philanthropic events while also pursuing solo projects. 2019 marked the band's first full-time touring year in over a decade as they embarked on the sold-out Group Therapy Tour in support of Imperfect Circle, released in late 2019 under a new record deal with Universal Music Group’s Capitol Nashville.

About Palace Resorts
With ten oceanfront resorts overlooking sparkling turquoise waters, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Mexico and Jamaica. Offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by signature in-room double whirlpool tubs, nightly entertainment, the Caribbean & Mexico’s most extravagant spas, a premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, Palace Resorts sets the stage for a truly exceptional experience for travelers. The unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes Palace Resorts a leading provider of world-class resort vacations. For more information, visit www.palaceresorts.com.

Southern Rock Artist CAGE WILLIS Releases Official Music Video for Single "Home To You"

Southern rock artist Cage Willis has released his official music video for single "Home To You."The video was filmed by Ian Davis (Ian Davis Media) and produced by Cage Willis.

“I want to be as genuine as possible, with that in mind, “Home To You” was filmed entirely in my hometown. Starring a local couple and featuring places around Wabash County, I hope to really represent the little things we love about where we live," says Willis.

He adds, “ It's a day in the life of a midwest workin' man.”

During the summer of 2017, Cage crossed paths with drummer Cameron Allen. Jamming on the likes of Gary Clark Jr., Chris Stapleton, and The Marcus King Band, the two knew that they wanted to continue to play together. They first performed in early 2019 as a two piece at a “Battle of the Bands” in Evansville, IN. Bass Guitarist Andrew Logan joined Cage and Cameron at the beginning of 2020. Today, they continue to perform together live at local venues, and opening for acts like The Cold Stares and even Foreigner's VIB. Cage released his first single in early 2021. Over the course of the year, Cage recorded and released Bones (Our Town), an EP. His first full length album, a 10-track album, will debut late this Fall.

"Home To You" can be streamed/downloaded at:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cagewillis/home-to-you-2

Upcoming Cage Willis Shows:

10/22 - Cincinnati, OH - Fretboard Brewing Co.

11/4 - Evansville, IN - Bokeh Lounge

11/5 - Owensboro, KY - Milligans Bar & Grill

12/3 - Bowling Green, KY - Dublin's

1/7 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Iron Well

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NYC post-punk duo Frenchy and the Punk release 'Come In and Play', a Siouxsie-esque preview of their 'Zen Ghost' LP

"Explosive, subdued, confrontational, soothing, spikey, and accessible, an incredible blend of alt-rock shade and alt-folk light" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Penetrating psych-soaked post-punk... Brimming with their signature cinematic drama and that unforgettable voice" ~ Global Texan Chronicles

"Bombastic... a happy medium between the sonic atmosphere and thoughtful melancholy of post-punk music and the unmistakable drama of cabaret... as beautifully manic as some of the finest artists on America's early punk' scene" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"An inspiriting slice of post punk hued, new wave nurtured rock ‘n’ roll... under the skin and hungrily stirring the imagination in a flash" ~ Ringmaster Review

NYC-based postpunk duo Frenchy and the Punk presents 'Come In and Play', an upbeat Siouxsie-esque delight and the second enchanting single from their forthcoming 'Zen Ghost' album. Their seventh long-player record, this will be released via the EA Recordings label on October 28.

Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephensonand guitarist-composer Scott Helland, who was co-founder and bassist of Outpatients and also Deep Wound (along with Dinosaur Jr. founders J Mascis and Lou Barlow). Influenced by The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Blondie, Concrete Blonde and The B52’s, the duo thrive in their trademark blend of post-punk and dark folk music.

About 'Come In and Play', Samantha Stephenson says, "This song was named in relation to a character in Bewitched, my mom was a fan of the show. It sparked a curiosity and enthusiasm for all things mystical and magical from an early age. I could be quite solitary and eventually dove into a meditation practice. That feeling of going inward and exploring the inner workings of the esoteric realm always felt very comforting."

Earlier, the band released the lead track 'Mon Souvenir', an unapologetically new wave nugget, propelled by chugging acoustic chords, that reflects the album’s central theme of transcending ‘mind phantoms’ - the experiences from the past that linger within all of us.

Dark times make for dark songs. 'Zen Ghost' was written and recorded during the downtime of 2020-2021. Here, the duo's shadowy sound takes an even darker turn - an inward spin into the pair’s previously unexplored personal planes and interpretations of the insanity of our increasingly tumultuous age. But despite its more pronounced moodiness, like the rest of the band’s oeuvre, 'Zen Ghost' offers plenty of opportunities to dance in the darkness.

Tapped as one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, the freewheeling pair has released numerous recordings, including the acclaimed albums 'Happy Madness' (2010), 'Hey Hey Cabaret' (2012), 'Elephant Uproar' (2013), 'Cartwheels' (2014), 'Bonjour Batfrog' (2014), and 'Hooray Beret' (2019).

French-born, but raised in the UK and USA, Stephenson’s study of piano and dance ignited her eventual rejection of corporate conformity and fueled a quest to lead a truly autonomous life through art and music. A son of jazz-loving teachers, Helland grew up in Western Massachusetts and was a vital player on the region’s fertile early hardcore punk scene.

Helland and Stephenson met in NYC in 1998, when Stephenson spontaneously jumped on stage to accompany Helland during his solo guitar performance. The artistic union was immediate, powerful and undeniable. The two began to tour with fevered zeal, turning heads with their striking aesthetic, steadily building fervent fans on the mystical-folk/steampunk festival, coffeehouse, convention, and club circuits with their boisterous, revival-like live shows.

Since then, they've performed live with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, and opened for Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Hurray For The Riff Raff and The Young Dubliners.

'Come in and Play' is now out everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where 'Mon Souvenir' can also be found. The 'Zen Ghost' album will be released on October 28 and is available for pre-order digitally via Bandcamp and on CD via the band's website.

CREDITS
All songs written by Samantha Stephenson and Scott Helland
Samantha Stephenson - lyrics, lead vocal, percussion, keyboard
Scott Helland - guitar, bass, drums, backing vocals
Jason Sarubbi - upright bass on 'Church of Sound'
Braxton Bellew - additional electric bass on 'Church of Sound'
Recorded and mixed by Jason Sarubbi at Split Rock Studios, New Paltz, NY
Mastered at The Cage, Coventry UK by Martin Bowes
Cover photo by Alice Teeple
Pen and ink drawings by Scott Helland
Album cover design by Scott Helland and Samantha Stephenson

TOUR DATES
Oct 08 Poughkeepsie, NY - Gallery 40
Oct 15/16 Shepherdstown, WV - Shepherdstown Fae Festival
Oct 22 Nyack, NY - Prohibition River Live
Oct 28 Baltimore, MD - FaerieCon
Dec 2 Camden/London - Black Heart (with Beyond Victoria & Flesh Tetris)
Dec 10 Exeter, UK - Yule Ball
Feb 4/5 Manchester, CT - Stupid Cupid Steampunk Festival
Feb 18/19 Gettsyburg, PA - MythiCon Festival
April 01 Galveston, TX - Galveston Steampunk Festival
April 8-9 Baltimore, MD - Between The Worlds
April 15/16 Chicago, IL - Chicago Steampunk Expo


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Anti-Flag Share "MODERN META MEDICINE" Video Feat. Jesse Leach of KsE — WATCH

Lies They Tell Our Children' January 6 via Spinefarm.

Pre-order it HERE

A limited-edition, olive-green vinyl version of the album is now available

Pre-order HERE

For this record, the band recruited several high profile and like-minded artists to feature on the songs.

Today, the band has shared the video for "MODERN META MEDICINE"

Watch it below.

The track features Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach.

"Let's be honest, in a world and cultural climate that reaps division and sows a void of nuance in our conversations, writing a record that challenges a healthcare system that puts profit before people can be scary," the band says. "But an opioid crisis, miracle cures for our weight, our skin, the hair on our heads, a limp dick, and then the simultaneous denial of access to healthcare for the bodies of pregnant people, the poor, Black and immigrant communities is a stark contrast that must be discussed.

"At the crossroads of where business models and our healthcare intersect, the for-profit model has beyond proven it is unsustainable. And the fact that these corporations have preyed openly upon the most vulnerable in our society with very little push back has only opened the doors wildly for the conspiracy theorist, instead of allowing us to globally celebrate science, progress and the advancements of our healthcare. 

"MODERN META MEDICINE' looks to trace back the origins of capitalisms takeover of our health as global citizens, the Reagan era policies that allowed for billionaires to flourish off of the suffering of so many. Healthcare is a human right, and we need to steal our rights back from a machine that sees us as commodities and profit margins, however we can.

"We are grateful to Jesse Leach from Killswitch Engage for lending his talent and empathy to this track. Since becoming friends we’ve had a few great conversations on this topic so we knew he would be perfect for this and holy shit did he deliver."

For the lyrics and essay about the track, click HERE

INDECLINE, who shot the video, also commented, "In a feedback loop of self-referential information, it's hard to sort out any kind of accountability. The moment of epiphany is often washed away in the tidal wall of think pieces, hammering truth into sophistry, our sense of identity into marketing campaigns. Music is powerful, like all art, because it hinges on the truth of the moment, something felt first. We feel, personally, that health is the point of being alive, not a luxury good to keep the markets accelerating toward a concentration of wealth in the hands of an emerging class of cynical billionaires, who would burn the planet to build their rocket ship out of here.

"The Black Panthers understood that health is the first step in community, and community is the first step in change. We won’t argue about resources; in a world of cruel excess, we are sure that a little organization and empathy in the dispensation of what we already have would make a difference in the quality of life for everyone. So, imagine a world in which quality was preferenced over quantity. Or rather, over empty dollar signs. Imagine measuring our markets in the effect they have on those who participate in them instead of the intangible math of growth. We would have a different health care system in that world. What would it look like?

 "'First, 'do no harm' has never been an excuse to do nothing. It is a challenge to think about the deeper consequences of how we dispense care. It doesn't cost us anything to think about it, but it costs an awful lot not to. We are grateful to Anti-Flag for giving people music that allows them to think about what really matters. This is actually a love song. But the love is available equally, for everyone who is willing to accept it. That’s our hope for health care, too."

'Lies They Tell Our Children' was recorded, produced, and mixed by Jon Lundin.

Anti-Flag are also returning to the road this fall. The band will embark on a headline run of the U.S. before heading to Canada.

Anti-Flag's tour will kick off on September 16 in Burlington, Vermont and run through November 6 with an appearance at Punk Rock in the Park in Silverado, California.

The band will also head to Quebec for a trek with Vulgaires Machins and Mudie in November and have also announced ANTIfest dates in multiple cities in the U.S. and will be appearing at other major festivals through the fall. All dates are below. 

Get Tickets HERE

ANTI-FLAG ON TOUR:

10/6—Boise, ID—The Shredder (With Bad Cop / Bad Cop, The Last Gang)

10/7—Seattle, WA—El Corazon (With Bad Cop / Bad Cop, The Last Gang)

10/8—Portland, OR—Crystal Ballroom—ANTIfest (With Good Riddance, Bad Cop/ Bad Cop, The Last Gang,The Macks)*

10/13—Richmond, VA—Canal Club (With Ann Beretta)     

10/14—Virginia Beach, VA—Elevation 27 (With Ann Beretta)   

10/15—Sayreville, NJ —Starland Ballroom—ANTIfest (With Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Anti-Flag, Surfboart, The Black Tones, Catbite)*

10/29—Gainesville, FL—FEST 20—Bo Diddly Plaza*     

10/30—Gainesville, FL—FEST 20—Bo Diddly Plaza*     

11/4—Chicago, IL—The Metro—ANTIfest (With We Are The Union, Suicide Machines, Gully Boys, Blind Adam, and the Federal League)*

11/5—Detroit, MI—The Sanctuary (We Are The Union, Blind Adam and the Federal League)

11/6—Silverado, CA—Punk In The Park—Oak Canyon Park*  

12/4—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom (Doll Skin and With We Are The Union)

12/9—Buffalo, NY—Rec Room (With Cancer Bats and Plasmid)

12/10—Toronto, ON—Danforth Music Hall—ANTIfest (With Cancer Bats, Dilly Dally, Dead Tired, Indian Giver)*

*FESTIVAL DATE

WEDNESDAY 13 Embodies Horror Punk Spirit with Brand New Single "Good Day to Be A Bad Guy"

Ninth Studio Album, 'Horrifier',

Out this Friday, October 7

via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

On Tour Now in North America!

The undisputed Duke of Spook, WEDNESDAY 13, will finally drop his highly anticipated new album, 'Horrifier', this Friday, October 7, 2022 via Napalm Records!

Today, following the addictive first single "You're so Hideous", and one of his heaviest outputs yet, the lauded "Insides Out", WEDNESDAY 13 has revealed his latest concoction - surefire future fan-favorite "Good Day To Be A Bad Guy". The track aces the pure horror punk spirit of Murderdolls as a downright blissful tongue-in-cheek earworm that’ll seep into the listener’s head on repeat.

WEDNESDAY 13 says about "Good Day To Be A Bad Guy":

"'Good Day To Be a Bad Guy' is one of my favorite tracks off the new album. This track definitely has an earlier WEDNESDAY 13 sound to it, with the horror punk hammer in full swing and excessive use of the “F” word.

The video carries on with the horror movie theme with another tribute to one of my favorite films from the 80s, 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch'.”

Following up on 2019’s acclaimed 'Necrophaze' (#2 US Heatseekers), with 'Horrifier', the former front man of renowned horror punk supergroup Murderdolls revitalizes his sound with intensely fun punk energy and metallic attitude!

'Horrifier' weaves an underlying sonic thread reminiscent of WEDNESDAY 13’s roots – a raucous blend of ballistic metal and macabre heavy rock that’ll have new and diehard fans alike ascending from the depths.

WEDNESDAY 13’s ninth full-length album kicks off with eerie introductory track “Severed”before careening into one of the band’s heaviest songs ever recorded, the massive, slow and low “Insides Out”. The aggressive, industrial-edged “Exhume and Devour” and warning sing-along single “You’re so Hideous” pick up the pace with danceable 90s sonic vigor.

The 'John Carpenter’s Halloween' inspired anthem “Return to Haddonfield” convinces with marching gang vocals and a searing metallic guitar solo before the pace picks up again on fast-riffing, mosh-ready title track “Horrifier”. Southern-fried metal tinged “Hell Is Coming” is one of the album’s best displays of stylistic versatility, accented by an impressively commanding vocal performance while pumping out a thrash-worthy breakdown and blues rock solo. “Halfway to the Grave” sees the band echoing 80s flavor accented by memorable leads and imploring lyrics before leading into the charging 'Christine' themed album standout “Christine: Fury in the Night”, featuring pounding drums, an unforgettable hook and a transfixing guitar lead that quite literally drives.

'Horrifier' closes with its most heartfelt track, “The Other Side” – a personal ode WEDNESDAY 13 penned about the sudden loss of his mother, as well as former Murderdolls bandmate Joey Jordison – but that also shines as a vital anthem made further pertinent after recent years of intense worldwide loss and reflection.

'Horrifier' was produced and recorded by WEDNESDAY 13 with mixing and mastering by Brent Clawson and features stunning album artwork by Jonny Bush.

WEDNESDAY 13 offers about 'Horrifier':

"The last three releases have seen the band explore new ground with heavier songs, drums, and vocals. Coming out of the Covid crisis, I promised I would not release a sad, depressing record. I wanted to make a fun, horror themed rock record that would be reminiscent of the first few WEDNESDAY 13 records. The new album is a fun, fast-paced, thriller!"

Pre-Order 'Horrifier' HERE

'Horrifier' is available for pre-order in the following formats:

-1-CD Digisleeve

-1-LP Gatefold BLACK

-1-CD Digisleeve + Shirt - Napalm RoW Mailorder Only

-1-LP Gatefold SPLATTER RED/WHITE/BLACK w/ Ouija Board incl. Planchette - Napalm Mailorder Only, limited to 500 worldwide

-Digital Album

[1-LP Gatefold SPLATTER RED/WHITE/BLACK w/ Ouija Board incl. Planchette - Napalm Mailorder Only, ltd to 500 worldwide]

WEDNESDAY 13 is currently touring across North America on his “20 Years of Fear” tour, featuring a career spanning setlist!

The tour is in its final stretch as it makes its way through Canada and the Midwest, before heading out to the west coast. See below for all tour dates:

WEDNESDAY 13’s “20 Years of Fear” Tour, Second Leg:

10/6/2022 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey

10/7/2022 - Toronto, ON - Rockpile

10/8/2022 - Toronto, ON - Rockpile

10/9/2022 - Westland, MI - Token Lounge

10/11/2022 - Cleveland, OH - Masonic Asylum Room

10/12/2022 - Chicago, IL - WC Social Club

10/14/2022 - Des Moines, IA - Lefty’s

10/15/2022 - Lincoln, NE - Royal Grove

10/16/2022 - Wichita, KS - Temple Live Annex

10/17/2022 - Fort Worth, TX - Rail Club

10/18/2022 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger

10/20/2022 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock

10/21/2022 - Las Vegas, NV - Count’s Vamp’d

10/22/2022 - Palmdale, CA - Transplant Brewing Co.

10/23/2022 - Anaheim, CA - The Parish @ House of Blues

WEDNESDAY 13 is:

Wednesday 13 - vocals

Roman Surman - lead guitar

Jack Tankersley - guitar

Troy Doebbler - bass

Mike Dupke - drums

JUNO Award Winning Rock Duo CROWN LANDS Join Greta Van Fleet on 'Dreams in Gold' Tour This Month

JUNO award-winning, powerhouse rock outfit Crown Lands are eager to embark on their most impactful US tour to date. The duo of Cody Bowles (vocals, drums) and Kevin Comeau (guitar, bass, keys) will join the 2022 'Dreams In Gold' arena tour, supporting the one and only Greta Van Fleet! Crown Lands will begin their run on the tour on October 18 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Commenting on these upcoming shows, Cody & Kevin share:

"We’re very much looking forward to playing in the US again! It’s been years. We’ve missed the culture, the interstates, and the people. It’s an honour to be opening up for Greta Van Fleet. They opened the door for rock music to penetrate the mainstream in our generation. It feels like a natural fit. So many fans have called for us to tour together for years. It feels good to be making it happen!"

The Canadian prog-rockers go on to address making their return to the states this year, saying:

"Touring the USA right now is one of the hardest things a band can do. It has become absurdly expensive when you factor in fuel, hotels, Van maintenance, crew wages, work permit costs (trust me this is a big one). Not to mention the risk of covid and other illnesses when playing to arenas full of people. It’s a beautiful and risky endeavour. All of this, plus 8-hour drives each day to get on stage for a half hour. That time on stage is why we do it. We believe it’s worth it. We are a live band. It’s in our blood. This is why we do it! See you on the road."

CROWN LANDS supporting Greta Van Fleet

on 'Dreams In Gold' 2022 Tour

October 18—PNC Arena—Raleigh, NC

October 19—Bon Secours Wellness Arena—Greenville, SC

October 21—Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena—Jacksonville, FL

October 22—Hertz Arena—Estero, FL

October 25—Hard Rock Live—Hollywood, FL

October 26—Amalie Arena—Tampa, FL

October 28—Spectrum Center—Charlotte, NC

October 29—Legacy Arena at The BJCC—Birmingham, AL

November 1—Smoothie King Center—New Orleans, LA

November 2—Simmons Bank Arena—Little Rock, AR

November 4—Paycom Center—Oklahoma City, OK

November 5—AT&T Center—San Antonio, TX

November 8—Don Haskins Center—El Paso, TX

November 9—Tucson Arena—Tucson, AZ

November 11—Honda Center—Anaheim, CA

November 12—Golden 1 Center—Sacramento, CA

TICKETS: http://www.crownlandsmusic.com/

ABOUT CROWN LANDS

Juno-Award winning rock-duo, Crown Lands’ self-titled debut album, produced by Grammy-nominated Dave Cobb, was released in the summer of 2020, to widespread acclaim from the likes of Guitar World, Kerrang!, and American Songwriter; coverage from the BBC and the CBC. Crown Lands then stormed into 2021 with two songs, “Context: Fearless Pt. 1” and “Right Way Back,” that returned them to their prog-rock roots and pointed the way to a limitless future, while also connecting the group to their legendary countrymen, Rush, after working with three prolific Rush producers – Terry Brown, Nick Raskulinecz and David Bottrill – on the tracks. “Context: Fearless Pt. 1” and “Right Way Back” premiered with Rolling Stone and were named “Rockest Record of the Week” on BBC Radio 1. Shortly after, Crown Lands received their first Juno Award nominations, for Rock Album of the Year and taking home the award for Breakthrough Group of the Year. Crown Lands continued their collaboration with Bottrill, releasing four more tracks they had worked on with him in the form of White Buffalo which included the mission-driven title track, “White Buffalo” which was presented as the third installment of a trilogy of songs addressing Indigenous rights. The series of songs connect the past with “Mountain,” the present with “End of the Road” while “White Buffalo” aspires to a prosperous future. Most recently, Crown Lands released their first-ever live record, Odyssey Volume 1 which celebrates songs from their emergent discography to date. 

Hailing from Southwestern Ontario, powerhouse Canadian rock duo Crown Lands is a startlingly fresh jolt of energy, making music that brings together a range of influences 

from folk and blues to psychedelic prog rock. The group’s name is indicative of their 

musical ambitions: “Crown Land” is territorial area belonging to the monarch—or, as 

Bowles (whose own heritage is half Mi’kmaw, an Indigenous tribe from Nova Scotia) 

puts it: “Crown Land is stolen land and we are reclaiming.

DISCOGRAPHY

2020 - Wayward Flyers Vol. 1 (EP)

2020 - Crown Lands (LP)

2021 - White Buffalo (EP)

2021 - Odyssey Vol. 1 (Live Album)

Whiskey Myers Celebrate Year Two of Firewater Music Festival; Named Texas Roadhouse's October Featured Artist

With POLLSTAR proclaiming in their recent cover story that “somewhere between the six-string swagger of Southern rock and the hard-charging improv-aspect of jam bands, Whiskey Myers ignited a national fervor,” the cover stars brought together fans and musical friends for a 150 acre celebration outside Kansas City this weekend for their second annual Firewater Music Festival.

Kicking off Thursday evening with a pre-party concert for early access camping attendees, Clay Clear Band, Eli Howard & The Greater Good, Matt Poss Band and Steven Bankey & The Flatlanders (who also returned late Saturday night for an after party performance) set the stage for a weekend of intimate performances by a who’s who of artists straddling the lines of Country, Rock and Americana.

As the weekend continued, Old 97s, Nikki Lane, 49 Winchester, Austin Meade and Them Dirty Roses launched the main event with thrilling Friday performances on the Main Stage that culminated with a captivating headlining set from Blackberry Smoke. The Friday night party continued with a late-night forest jam at the Campground Stage hosted by 49 Winchester with Whiskey Myers percussionist Tony Kent joining for a few songs, offering a unique opportunity for fans to see their favorite artists up close in a jam session environment.

Saturday’s musical offerings kept the party going with performances by Quaker City Night Hawks, Goodbye June, Matt Koziol and The Weathered Souls, plus Read Southall Band as the final guest stars of the lineup. A highlight of the day came midway through Goodbye June’s set, as lead guitarist Tyler Baker lost his footing during an all-out jam, landing on his back and continuing to play from the ground without missing a beat.

As the night came to a climax, Whiskey Myers themselves took the stage to close out the Main Stage for the weekend. Performing everything from RIAA Platinum-certified hits “Stone,” “Ballad of a Southern Man” and “Broken Window Serenade” to fan-favorite cuts “Frogman,” “Virginia,” “Bury My Bones” and more, the set culminated in an all-sing finale featuring members of Read Southall Band, Goodbye June and The Weathered Souls joining for a cover of Tom Petty’s “Refugee” to bring an energetic close to Firewater Music Festival.

With Whiskey Myers having also performed a healthy offering of music off Tornillo, their latest critically acclaimed album that was released in July, the band celebrated by Rolling Stone as “the new torch bearers for Southern music” and by Esquire as “the real damn deal” thrilled the Firewater crowd just as they have at sold-out shows across the country on their Tornillo Tour, underway now.

In addition to upcoming tour dates, Whiskey Myers will also be featured as Texas Roadhouse’s featured artist for the month of October, with the beloved restaurant prominently featuring the band’s music via in-store jukeboxes and by playing their “John Wayne” music video frequently across all 600+ locations nationwide.

For more information on all things Whiskey Myers and to purchase tickets to upcoming shows, visit www.whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Upcoming Tour Dates
Featuring support from Shane Smith & The Saints, Read Southall Band, The Weathered Souls, Almost Legal and more; visit WhiskeyMyers.com for specific date information
October 7 The Woodlands, Texas | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
October 8 Helotes, Texas | John T. Floore Country Store
October 13 Tuscaloosa, Ala. | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
October 14 Gonzales, La. | Lamar Dixon Expo Center
October 15 Fort Worth, Texas | Dickies Arena
October 31 Spokane, Wash. | Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
November 1 Seattle, Wash. | Paramount Theatre
November 2 Portland, Ore. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
November 4 Reno, Nev. | Silver Legacy Resort Casino
November 5 Redding, Calif. | Redding Civic Auditorium
November 11 San Francisco, Calif. | The Warfield
November 12 San Jose, Calif. | San Jose Civic
November 13 Santa Barbara, Calif. | Arlington Theatre
November 15 Pomona, Calif. | The Fox Theater Pomona
November 17 Los Angeles, Calif. | The Novo
November 18 San Diego, Calif. | Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
November 19 Las Vegas, Nev. | The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
December 8 Jonesboro, Ark. | First National Bank Arena
December 9 Tupelo, Miss. | BancorpSouth Arena
December 10 Huntsville, Ala. | Von Braun Center Arena
December 11 Macon, Ga. | Macon Centreplex, Coliseum & Auditorium

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 1.4 million albums and amassed nearly 2 billion streams while earning four RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and hit CBS series “SEAL Team.” USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

Left to Suffer Unleash New Single + Music Video "Snake"

Atlanta, GA nu-deathcore outfit Left to Suffer has released their latest single and music video, "Snake". Co-written with Three Days Grace's Neil Sanderson and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson, today's drop is the first release since the band's latest EP, 'And Dying Forever'. Speaking on working with Sandersonand Benson, the band shares:

"Listening to Three Days Grace in our parents’ cars growing up was one of each of our first real introductions to music. Something that led all 5 of us to Slipknot and Korn, then eventually to whole deathcore/metalcore scenes. It’s safe to say we wouldn’t be here without them. So when Neil Sanderson, the band’s drummer, and main songwriter DM’d us on IG at the beginning of the year saying he was a super fan of ours we were in total shock. Then he told us that both he and super producer Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, etc) wanted to work with us on some songs and our minds were completely blown. There’s absolutely no way we could say no."

Neil Sanderson commented:

“Howard Benson and I had been talking about how he and I wanted to make a few legit metal records. Howard, Johnny Lee Andrews and I were working on Three Days Grace and some other things, and I said to Johnny, "Hey man what’s the coolest heaviest metal band in Atlanta?" (where he lives), and he said, "Left to Suffer, no doubt." So I reached out to them and now here we are all working together.”

Howard Benson said:

"Working with LTS was amazing.. they bring it on every take! We are stoked to have them release their music on Judge & Jury Records and hope we can do more work with them in the future!"

Watch the music video for "Snake" below and stream the track here.

Left to Suffer is currently on the road with Carnifex, Spite, Oceano, and Crown Magnetar. Click here for ticket information and stay tuned for more Left to Suffer news coming soon.

Left to Suffer Tour Dates:

September 30 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

October 1 - Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove

October 2 - Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood Saloon

October 5 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave-Eagles Club

October 6 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection

October 7 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's Entertainment Center

October 8 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom

October 10 - Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room

October 11 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon

October 12 - Manchester, NH @ Jewel Nightclub

October 13 - Worcester, MA @ Upstairs at the Palladium

October 14 - Atlantic City, NH @ Anchor Rock Club

October 15 - Frenchtown, NJ @ Artie's Bar and Grill

October 16 - Richmond, VA @ The National

October 18 - Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger

October 19 - Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse

October 20 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverfront Live

October 21 - St. Louis, MO @ Pop's

October 22 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Whiskey Nights

October 23 - Wichita, KS @ TempleLive Wichita

October 25 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall

October 26 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

October 27 - El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill

October 28 - Tucson, AZ @ Encore

October 29 - Pomona, CA @ Glass House

November 6 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade - Hell

BLACK ANVIL Premieres New Song via Decibel, Reveals Signature Beer Collab

Reveals Signature Beer Collab with WAKE Brewing

LISTEN HERE

New York City black metal collective BLACK ANVIL has partnered with Decibel Magazine for the premiere of their brand new single, "29!" The song is taken from the band's fifth full-length, 'Regenesis,' which is due on November 4, 2022 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! Listen below.

BLACK ANVIL comments, "'29' invokes the trust & willingness of our true Father to guide, foster & ultimately love."

In conjunction with this single release, BLACK ANVIL is now revealing the launch of their very own signature beer in collaboration with Wake Brewing! Fermented and aged on wood, the Black Anvil Stout will be officially released in tandem with the band's performance at the upcoming winter edition of Decibel Magazine's Metal and Beer fest, which will take place from December 2-3 in Denver, CO! Tickets for the festival can be found HERE.

In addition, BLACK ANVIL will be supporting CANNIBAL CORPSE along with DARK FUNERAL and IMMOLATION later this year! The trek will kick off on November 3 in Silver Springs, MD and will conclude on December 10 in Tampa, FL.

Tickets are on sale now! The full run of dates and ticket links can be found below!

Pre-orders for 'Regenesis' are now live HERE while the album can be pre-saved on all streaming services HERE.

BLACK ANVIL Live Dates (w/ CANNIBAL CORPSE, DARK FUNERAL, IMMOLATION)

11/03: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore [TICKETS]

11/04: Albany, NY @ Empire Live [TICKETS]

11/05: Montreal, QC @ MTelus [TICKETS // BILLETS]

11/06: Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall [TICKETS]

11/08: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre [TICKETS]

11/09: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's [TICKETS]

11/10: Ft Wayne, IN @ Piere's Entertainment Center [TICKETS]

11/11: Joliet, IL @ The Forge [TICKETS]

11/12: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II [TICKETS]

11/15: Calgary, AB @ Palace Theatre [TICKETS]

11/17: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]

11/18: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]

11/19: Seattle, WA @ The Showbox [TICKETS]

11/21: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom [TICKETS]

11/22: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern [TICKETS]

11/23: San Diego, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]

11/25: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues [TICKETS]

11/26: Tucson, AZ @ Encore [TICKETS]

11/28: Austin, TX @ Empire Garage [TICKETS]

11/29: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues [TICKETS]

11/30: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom [TICKETS]

12/02: Denver, CO @ Decibel Metal & Beer Fest* [TICKETS]

12/03: Lawrence , KS @ The Granada [TICKETS]

12/04: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre [TICKETS]

12/05: Belvidere, IL @ The Apollo Theater [TICKETS]

12/06: Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue [TICKETS]

12/08: Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse at the International [TICKETS]

12/09: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre [TICKETS]

12/10: St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live [TICKETS]
*Festival date

New York City has always served as a cultural epicenter for musical innovation. Even more so than incubating genres in their infancy such as hardcore and even glam metal, for which bands like Twisted Sister and KISS long set the stage before the Sunset Strip took the reigns, the empire state has a storied and unique history of taking genres whose roots lie elsewhere and making them its own; whether it be Anthrax reinventing Bay Area thrash, Suffocation and Immolation planting their flag as death metal purveyors at a time when it was a primary export of Florida, or bands like Blondie and the Ramones rivaling the British punk scene, the city has always been at the forefront of musical excellence. And when it comes to New York’s answer to black metal, Black Anvil have not only been a driving force for USBM, but have taken the black metal genre as a whole and made it entirely their own. Now, with full-length number five, the band has once again leveled up their game, presenting a “regenesis” of black metal.

Here you have 12 tracks of unrelenting yet thought provoking evil, sure to have you take a second & thoroughly re-examined view of what you thought black metal was supposed to be. “This is a more stripped down and aggressive song writing approach. Having time to digest ‘As Was,’ to understand where we were then versus where we are now was key. We always focus inward with our writing, never wanting to repeat ourselves, while also not losing our identity in a stretch to sound different,” explains Black Anvil bassist/vocalist P.

Challenging the norm has always been a core part of Black Anvil’s DNA since their formation in 2007. Upon the release of their debut full-length, Time Insults the Mind, the band quickly garnered the attention of Relapse Records and were presented with a deal. When it came to album number two, the band diverged from the typical approach of their contemporaries and sought an unlikely counterpart to render their vision, tapping engineer “General” George Fullan (The Rolling Stones, Dream Theater) at Mark “The Animal” Mendoza’s (Twisted Sister) Diamond Drop Studio on Long Island, NY. Released in September 2010, sophomore offering Triumvirate received much critical acclaim, notably being revered as an "all-around monster metal album."

Four years after its release, Triumvirate was followed by Hail Death, a 70-minute journey of intensity that further established Black Anvil as a modern black metal powerhouse. The album was met with praise by publications including Noisey, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Metal Injection, and many more. With the album’s success, the band’s profile rose as they were tapped to participate in numerous prominent tours with black metal legends such as Mayhem, Watain, Urfaust, Marduk as well as dates with Aura Noir, Nachtmystium, Immortal, Eyehategod, Cannibal Corpse, etc. Additionally, the band has appeared at various prestigious festivals including the Scion Rock Fest, Beyond The Gates in Bergen, Norway and the renowned Roadburn Festival in The Netherlands.

In 2017, Black Anvil dropped their fourth studio-album, As Was. Atmospheric and melodic without relenting on any of the ferocity that the collective has always been known for, As Was seamlessly weaves through eight monumental passages of extreme metal art, more diverse, complex, and thought-provoking than anything they've done before. The record proved itself to be a stellar representation of modern black metal and of Black Anvil’s continuous progression and songcraft.

Now, nearly six years after As Was made its mark, Black Anvil is returning with its aptly titled fifth full-length, Regenesis. With a new record label, a new album, and a newfound exploration of dark and black metal, Regenesisrepresents a new dawn for the New York City collective. “The concept is renewal, as well as the process/journey to get here outgrowing our past,” explains P. “Black Anvil has always been a departure from our past, a vehicle for us to grow as individuals, like a snake constantly shedding its skin. We don’t look  back, but never forget.”

Make no mistake, Regenesis is not a departure from Black Anvil’s identity, but rather serves as the latest progression in the band’s ever-evolving sound. The record takes what As Was did best and does it even better. The unrelenting and polished aggression hangs in the balance above dark melodic passages, presenting a dynamic soundscape that serves as the band’s most devastating and existential offering to date. As it’s evident that the band pulls inspiration from unlikely corners, they defy all genre standards and make one thing clear - this isn’t just black metal, this is NYBM.

Genre: New York Black Metal 

Line-up:
R: Drums
P: Bass/Vocals
J: Guitar

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/BlackAnvil/
https://www.instagram.com/blackanvil/
https://twitter.com/BlackAnvil
https://blackanvil.bandcamp.com/
https://blackanvilmerch.bigcartel.com/

Recording: Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves

Mixing + Mastering: by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio

Guest vocals:
Danny “Ezec” Diablo on “NYC Nightmares”

Artwork: Metastazis, Paris

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BlackAnvil

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/blackanvilregen

ABORTED Sign With Nuclear Blast Records + Announce New Single "Infinite Terror"

On a moonless night, metal powerhouse NUCLEAR BLAST dared to gaze into the pitch black abyss and summoned one of the most vicious and menacing forces roaming the European death metal scene to join their ranks. Today, both of them are proud to announce that ABORTED have inked a contract with NUCLEAR BLAST!

The true scenario behind the signing of this outstanding genre pioneer might have been a bit less dramatic but the promise of an exciting future remains.

ABORTED have announced their first single right in time for the kick-off of their North American Tour with Lorna Shore. "Infinite Terror" will come to haunt your dreams, destroy your ears and musically seal the devilish deal that NUCLEAR BLAST and ABORTED have closed to spread the word of brutal death metal all around the world!

Pre-save the single here:
https://bfan.link/aborted-infiniteterror

Sven de Caluwé (vocals) comments:
"We couldn’t be more excited to announce our signing to NUCLEAR BLAST — one of the premier labels for extreme music with tons of label mates we love. We are very excited to see where this mad caravan leads to next! After a very long and solid partnership with Century Media, it was time for us to try something new.

To celebrate our signing with NUCLEAR BLAST and the upcoming monster of a tour with our friends Lorna Shore, Ingested and more, we decided to unleash a new single. “Infinite Terror” will obliterate all your senses on October 19. The song is inspired by ‘Event Horizon’ and marks the debut of new guitarist Dan Konradsson (Ophidian I, Une Misère). Expect something dark, imposing, and HEAVY as fuck!"

Jaap Wagemaker, A&R Nuclear Blast Europe, adds:
"NUCLEAR BLAST is very excited to announce the signing of brutal death metal maniacs ABORTED.

ABORTED is one of the pioneers of the genre. Originally founded in Belgium, they have come a long way from the death/grind underground to creating a very successful, unique brand of horror-themed, cinematic extreme metal that’s highly compatible with today’s tech death and deathcore scenes. ABORTED have influenced a lot of bands worldwide, and for many bands being invited to go on tour with ABORTED meant the start of a successful career. ABORTED worked on their status even more by releasing classics such as The Necrotic Manifesto and Retrogore which somehow managed to surpass that album and showcased what the band is capable of: lifting death metal to a higher level of intensity, atmosphere and brutality.

NUCLEAR BLAST and ABORTED are looking forward to keep pushing the boundaries of high class brutal death metal together in the future!"

ABORTED live:

21.10. US Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts 

22.10. US New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre 

23.10. US Worcester, MA – The Palladium 

24.10. US Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage 

25.10. US Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre 

26.10. US Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville 

27.10. US Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven) 

28.10. US Tampa, FL – The Orpheum 

29.10. US Orlando, FL – The Abbey 

31.10. US Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall 

01.11. US San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center 

02.11. US Fort Worth, TX – Ridglea Theater 

04.11. US Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater 

05.11. US Los Angeles, CA – 1720 

06.11. US Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post 

08.11. US Seattle, WA – El Corazon 

09.11. US Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater 

11.11. US Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex 

12.11. US Denver, CO – Summit 

13.11. US Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck 

15.11. US Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge 

16.11. US Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall 

17.11. US Cleveland, OH – House of Blues 

18.11. US McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre 

19.11. CA Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Hall 

20.11. CA Montreal, QC – L'Astral 

About ABORTED:

With their horror-themed, cinematic extreme metal, ABORTED have mastered a dark craft that’s tough to compete with. The Belgian band has been dominating the world of death metal since vocalist Sven de Caluwé formed the band 26 years ago. As the lone original member, he’s directed the band like a demented conductor.

ABORTED are shapeshifters, evolving from blazing deathgrind to groovier fare before settling into a technical approach on death metal.

Their ability to compose and perform an uncompromising mix of death metal and grindcore, complemented with provocative artwork and merchandise designs, has allowed ABORTED to become an essential pioneer of the extreme metal scene over the course of their career, that has seen them release 11 successful full-length albums since the mid-Nineties.

Despite the seemingly sinister image that’s portrayed by the bands wildly heavy, gore-fueled music, ABORTED have actively supported charity campaigns throughout their career. They’ve donated parts of their merchandise income to “National Alliance To End Homelessness”, teamed up with other bands to launch a shirt to benefit the Ukrainian war refugees and have also been a long term member of “Metalheads Against Racism”.

With their latest album ManiaCult, ABORTED entered the German charts at #33 and US Current Hard Music Albums at #7, while Retrogore charted at #4 of ‘Top New Artists’ on the Billboard Charts and TerrorVision entered the US Billboard Charts at #4 (Heatseeker) and #9 (Current Hard Music). After releasing music and playing worldwide tours for almost 30 years, they still push musical boundaries and managed to endlessly re-invent themselves.

ABORTED are:
Sven de Caluwé - vocals
Ian Jekelis - guitars
Daniel Konradsson - guitars
Stefano Franceschini - bass
Ken Bedene - drums

POWERWOLF Announces Very First North American Performances

Set for February 2023 in

New York City and Montreal

Tickets On Sale this Friday, October 7 at 10:00 AM Local Time

Currently reigning as Germany’s most successful heavy metal band, POWERWOLF are about to boost their prowess to the next level as they embark on their very first journey to North American shores! Today, POWERWOLF proudly announces two massive, once-in-a-lifetime live performances in New York, NY and Montreal, QC in 2023. The first performance will take place on February 23 at The Palladium, located in New York City's world famous Times Square, and the second will take place at Montreal's impressive M TELUS on February 24.

This is the very first time that North American POWERWOLF fans will get their chance to feed the need for the 'Wolf - live and in person! POWERWOLF is internationally renowned for their colossal, breathtaking world-class stage shows, so come see what all of the buzz is about and feast your eyes on one of the most impressive live spectacles in heavy music!

Tickets for both dates go on sale this Friday, October 7 at 10:00 AM local time. Make sure to grab your tickets quickly - these will go fast. For tickets and more information, make sure to check local venue listings and www.powerwolf.net/tickets. 

POWERWOLF states:

“North America, your calls over the years have not gone unheard! The holy heavy metal mass will finally be celebrated next year for the very first time in New York City and Montreal! Let's make sure that it will be an experience that neither you, nor we as POWERWOLF will ever forget!”

Live in North America 2023:

2/23/2023: New York, NY @ The Palladium

2/24/2023: Montreal, QC @ M TELUS

Confirmed Festivals 2023:

6/7-10/2023: Austria @ Nova Rock Festival

8/17-19/2023: Germany @ Reload Festival

Get Your Version of the #1 Charting Release 

THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT HERE:

At the end of 2021, POWERWOLF fascinated with a streaming event of unprecedented dimensions. Those who thought they had seen everything in the live sector were instantly proven wrong with unmatched audio production and visuals that can only be described as simply breathtaking. Now, this new benchmark for music streaming events is finally available to view any time you crave. THE MONUMENTAL MASS - A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT is unleashed on DVD, BluRay and many other physical formats!

POWERWOLF have stood at the peak of superlative, epic metal moments for years, but what they present with this streaming event surpasses anything seen before. All show effects, actors and stage settings work hand in hand with each other and bring the medium of live music to a level never seen before. From battles with clergy to stories of nuns, monks and burning angels, cinematic images immediately capture the viewer.

THE MONUMENTAL MASS - A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT is a live spectacle that unveils new details watch after watch, and cements POWERWOLF's status as the most outstanding band in their genre!

Watch the Official Live Video for “Demons Are A Girl’s Best Friend”, Taken from the #1 Album, THE MONUMENTAL MASS –

A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT, HERE:

About POWERWOLF:

The story of POWERWOLF, beginning in 2004, reads like a true fairytale, but is the result of the efforts of one of the most hard-working and entertaining live band on the heavy metal planet. POWERWOLF have secured a remarkable collection of gold and platinum awards, starting in 2015, when they reached Gold status for the first time in the Czech Republic with their album, Blessed & Possessed. Additionally, both Preachers Of The Night (2013) and the subsequent masterpiece The Sacrament Of Sin (2018), as well as the groundbreaking streaming event The Monumental Mass: A Cinematic Metal Event (2022), entered the German album and DVD charts at #1 (a massive achievement for an audio-visual release). The thrilling DVD, The Metal Mass, (2016) also secured the #1 spot on the German DVD charts,. Most recently, the new studio album, Call Of The Wild, entered the album charts at #2 (and staying for 16 weeks in the charts) while the hit single "Dancing With The Dead" went gold and platinum. The Best Of album, Best Of The Blessed, released in 2020, also successfully entered the German charts at #2. POWERWOLF achieved massive success as they headlined large venues with their phenomenal stage performances on the almost completely sold out Wolfsnächte headline tour (2019), as well as numerous summer festival shows in which crowds were thrilled and completely captivated by the wolves and their unique, (un)holy metal mass. Beyond many others, they’ve also headlined Wacken, Masters Of Rock, Summer Breeze – all massive live successes.  Once POWERWOLF performs the new studio album, Call of the Wild, live at Europe’s largest venues on their upcoming Wolfsnächte 2022 headlining tour – and, for the first time ever, at their long-awaited debut North American shows in 2023 – the whole world will be completely under the sign of the wolfpack once again!

POWERWOLF are:

Attila Dorn – vocals

Falk Maria Schlegel – organ

Charles Greywolf – guitar

Matthew Greywolf – guitar

Roel van Helden – drums

WORMHOLE Kicks Off North American Tour

Baltimore tech death outfit WORMHOLE will be embarking on a North American tour as support for SHADOW OF INTENT along with INFERI and ENTERPRISE EARTH. The trek kicks off tomorrow, October 5 in Montreal, QC and will conclude on November 4 in Hartford, CT. The full itinerary can be found below along with ticket links!

WORMHOLE is completing work on their third full-length, which will be released in 2023 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label!

To keep up with the band, check out WORMHOLE's Facebook or Instagram! And for a glimpse of what's to come, check out the band's catalog on Bandcamp.

WORMHOLE Live Dates (w/ SHADOW OF INTENT, ENTERPRISE EARTH, INFERI):
10/05: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
10/06: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace
10/07: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall [TICKETS]
10/08: Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs [TICKETS]
10/09: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [TICKETS]
10/10: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater [TICKETS]
10/12: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theatre
10/13: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge [TICKETS]
10/15: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
10/16: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre [TICKETS]
10/18: Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
10/19: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater [TICKETS]
10/20: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]
10/21: Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
10/23: Oklahoma City, OK @ Whiskey Nights
10/24: San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box [TICKETS]
10/25: Fort Worth, TX @ Tulips FTW
10/27: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
10/28: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]
10/29: Spartanburg, South Carolina @ Ground Zero [TICKETS]
10/30: Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
10/31: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club [TICKETS]
11/01: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]
11/03/: New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
11/04: Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre

Since its formation in 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland, WORMHOLE has been spearheading the tech slam movement, introducing strong melodies, technical prowess, and virtuosity to hard-hitting brutal death metal. In October 2015, and in 2016 WORMHOLE released their aptly titled debut album “Genesis” on Lacerated Enemy Records.

With influences drawn from Necrophagist, Abominable Putridity, and Beyond Creation, WORMHOLE has been described as “monumental” and “monstrous”, with “ferocious slams” that “bludgeon listeners senseless”.

In December 2017, WORMHOLE made their incendiary live debut. In 2018, they partnered with Vulvodynia on a tour of Europe, and in 2019 joined the infamous yearly Tech Trek tour with death metal giants ARCHSPIRE, INFERI, and VIRVUM.

“The Weakest Among Us”, released in January 2020, WORMHOLE is bridging the gap between brutality and virtuosity and pushing the boundaries of what a death metal band can be.

WORMHOLE will release their third album in 2023 via Season of Mist.

Line-up:
Vocals: Julian Kersey
Guitars: Sanil Kumar & Sanjay Kumar
Bass: Basil Chiasson
Drums: Matt Tillett

Links:
https://wormholemetal.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/wormhole_project
https://www.facebook.com/wormholemetal

Miranda Lambert Brings "Strange" Performance to ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Tomorrow 10/4

MIRANDA LAMBERT BRINGS “STRANGE” PERFORMANCE TO ABC’S JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! TOMORROW, OCT. 4

Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas Residency Continues to Thrill Through Second Week

As Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency continues to earn rave reviews through the second week of shows, reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and current CMA triple-nominee Miranda Lambert returns to the stage at ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! tomorrow, Oct. 4, for a performance of her current single, “Strange.”

The anthem of timely encouragement follows recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy,” the 15th of her career, as the second single off Lambert’s latest hit album, Palomino, already named one of the best of the year by TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum and more.

Stereogum describes the track honored with the “Disc of the Day” award from MusicRow as “a bluesy ramble about treating yourself right in an uncertain moment” – a fitting description for a song written by Lambert together with Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby during the height of 2020:

Have a smoke, buy a round
Get on a jet liner going anywhere bound
Pick a string, sing the blues
Dance a hole in your shoes
Do anything to keep you sane
‘Cause times like these make me feel strange

“‘Strange’ is permission to just let go for a sec,” reflects Lambert. “We were really wanting the chorus to lift – literally and emotionally – and go into a happy place. It’s such a song for the time that we’re in right now, but it doesn’t feel like it won’t matter in 10 years, either.”

The single is the latest offering from the L.A. Times’ “Queen of Country Music,” whose 2022 was already packed with accolades even before the kickoff of her Velvet Rodeo residency. Following her ACM Entertainer of the Year win earlier this year, the Texas native was also named as the only country artist on the TIME100 List of the World’s Most Influential People, a distinguished group of individuals honored for their impact, innovation and achievement.

Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency gives fans an up close and personal opportunity to experience live performances of Lambert’s numerous chart-topping songs and beloved album cuts. Tickets for shows through April 9, 2023 are on sale now at ticketmaster.com/mirandavegas, with shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

About Miranda Lambert
Palomino, the eighth solo album from Vanner Records/RCA Nashville superstar Miranda Lambert, arrived in April as the largest female Country album debut of 2022. Already named among the best albums of the year by TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum and more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

With her headlining Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency now underway at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Zappos Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the 2022 TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for the latest season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including current single “Strange.”

In addition to Palomino, the celebrated singer/songwriter’s lauded discography includes Wildcard (2019), The Weight of These Wings (2016), Platinum (2014), Four The Record (2011), Revolution (2009), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007) and Kerosene (2005). She has also released three albums with her trio, the Pistol Annies, as well as 2021’s GRAMMY-nominated The Marfa Tapes, a raw and intimate recording with collaborators Jack Ingram and Jon Randall.

The most decorated artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music, Lambert has earned 38 ACM Awards (including a record-setting nine consecutive Female Artist of the Year Awards), 14 CMA Awards, three GRAMMY Awards, the Nashville Symphony Harmony Award, ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award and ACM Song of the Decade Award, plus was named 2019’s RIAA Artist of the Year and was the youngest artist ever to serve as the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s Artist in Residence.

Her clothing and cowboy boot collection, Idyllwind, is a private-label brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide and her home goods collection, Wanda June, is available now at Walmart.com. An avid animal lover, Lambert’s MuttNation pet product line is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. with proceeds benefitting her MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $6 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.

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