HAKEN announce North America Fauna Expedition tour dates and new studio album

HAKEN have announced their seventh studio album ‘Fauna’, their most genre-busting and conceptually fascinating album to date, released on March 3rd, 2023. Now, the band are thrilled to announce tour dates for their North American Fauna Expedition for 2023. The tour will begin on May 3rd in Nashville, TN and conclude on June 3rd in Chicago, IL. Arch Echo will be joining the run as support.

The band have this message for fans: "We had such a great time in North America earlier this year, and can't wait to return for a headline tour with our new album - Fauna!"

Tour Dates:
Wed, May 3 - Nashville - Exit/In
Thu, May 4 - Cleveland - House of Blues 
Fri, May 5 - Toronto - Opera House
Sat, May 6 - Montreal - Corona Theater 
Sun, May 7 - Quebec City - Imperial Bell 
Tue, May 9 - Boston - Paradise
Wed, May 10 - Philadelphia - TLA
Thu, May 11 - NYC - Le Poisson Rouge
Fri, May 12 - DC - The Black Cat
Sat, May 13 - Charlotte - Underground 
Mon, May 15 - Fort Lauderdale - Culture Room 
Tue, May 16 - Orlando - The Beacham 
Wed, May 17 - Atlanta - Terminal West
Fri, May 19 - Dallas - Granada Theater
Sat, May 20 - Austin - Come and Take it Live 
Sun, May 21 - El Paso - Lowbrow Palace 
Mon, May 22 - Phoenix - The Nile
Tue, May 23 - San Diego - Brick by Brick 
Wed, May 24 - LA - Regent Theater
Thu, May 25 - San Francisco - August Hall 
Fri, May 26 - Portland - Hawthorne Theater 
Sat, May 27 - Seatte - Neptune Theater 
Sun, May 28 - Vancouver - Rickshaw Theater 
Tue, May 30 - SLC - Commonwealth Room 
Wed, May 31 - Denver - Gothic Theater 
Thu, June 1 - Lawrence - Granada Theater 
Fri, June 2 - Minneapolis - Fine Line
Sat, June 3 - Chicago - Concord Music Hall

The announcement of the new album was accompanied with the new single “The Alphabet of Me”, the second track taken from the record. Watch the video for ‘The Alphabet of Me', directed by Crystal Spotlight, here: https://youtu.be/LQJ-e75ZSj8
‘Fauna’ sees the band exploring new ideas conceptually as Ross continues. “The premise of the album when we started writing it was that every song would have an animal assigned to it. They all have something related to the animal kingdom that we could write about, but they also connect to the human world. Each track has layers, and some of them are more obvious than others.”

“It reminds me of The Mountain,” adds guitarist and fellow founder Richard Henshall. “There, we had the idea of not really a narrative-based album, but more the concept of climbing a mountain and overcoming the obstacles along the way. Then we took that and thought about how it could relate to our everyday lives. All of Fauna’s animals relate to us, personally.”

‘Fauna’ also marks the return of keyboard player Peter Jones, whose sounds can be heard permeating the entire album. “What Pete’s brought sonically to the band has played a massive role in why we do have a lot of new sounds on this record,” says Ross. “It’s always a new dynamic when there’s a change in personnel, and this is a fresh and reviving one. It’s certainly helped proximity- wise, with Pete being in the country: Pete and Ray [Hearne, Haken’s drummer] would be at Rich’s place and they’d just start jamming. That’s really key to how the songs start.”

‘Fauna’ will be available on several formats, including Ltd 2CD (incl. instrumentals), Standard CD, Gatefold 2LP & as Digital Album. The albums stunningly detailed artwork was created by Dan Goldsworthy (Charlie Griffiths, Sylosis) Pre-order now here: https://haken.lnk.to/Fauna

Haken recently announced a co-headline tour with Between The Buried & Me in Europe for early 2023, with support from Cryptodira. These will be the first dates in support of ‘Fauna’, find the full list of dates here: https://hakenmusic.com/tour/

HAKEN are:
Ross Jennings, Richard Henshall, Charlie Griffiths, Pete Jones, Conner Green, Ray Hearne

HAKEN online:
https://www.hakenmusic.com 
https://www.twitter.com/Haken_Official 
https://www.facebook.com/HakenOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/haken_official/

Joe Bonamassa Puts Fans In The Front Row At Red Rocks With New Live Concert Film, Out Now

Blues Rock Star Joe Bonamassa Puts Fans In The Front Row At Red Rocks With Stunning New Live Concert Film Tales of Time
 
Featuring Groundbreaking Live Renditions From His Critically Acclaimed Studio Album ‘Time Clocks’, Including Fan Favorite “The Heart That Never Waits”

Watch the live performance video of “The Heart That Never Waits” below,
and stream the track here
 
Buy the ‘Tales Of Time’ BluRay/DVD Now

“A near spiritual experience.” – Classic Rock
“Bonamassa has never sounded better live…” – Rock and Blues Muse
“Needless to say, the playing is flawless…” – Guitarist Magazine
 

The three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25xBillboardchart-topperJoe Bonamassahas just releasedTales Of Time, a sprawling and expansive live concert film and album shot at the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, out today in CD/DVD, CD/BR, vinyl, and digital formats. Hailed as “a near spiritual experience” by Classic Rock Magazine and featuring songs from his latest #1 studio album,Time Clocks,Tales Of Timecaptures a stratospheric performance by the blues-rock titan, as his virtuoso guitar style and unique technique and flair elevate the evening to an almost heavenly high.
 
To celebrate the release, Bonamassa has shared a clip of “The Heart That Never Waits(Live),” a monumental, 9+ minute rendition of the soulful and emotive standout fromTime Clocks. Featuring Bonamassa's signature guitar skills and powerful vocals, along with a dynamic rhythm section, the lyrics tell the story of a restless heart that cannot wait for love to come, always searching and yearning for a deeper connection. Bonamassa's heartfelt delivery and poignant phrasing capture the essence of the song's message, making it a standout track in his vast discography. Watch the live rendition HERE.
 
Tales Of Timewas produced by long-time collaborator and producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Journey). “This live show represents our most progressive and largest production to date, focusing on my most ambitious studio album to date,” commented Bonamassa. “My band was a force of nature on this show, and it truly was a special night.” For more information and to pre-order, please visit https://jbonamassa.com/

Bonamassa has just announced a handful of additional performances for 2023. Starting with the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA on Friday, May 26th, Bonamassa will wind his way across the west, culminating in a performance at the iconic Red Rock Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on August 6th. Capping the summer with a previously announced two-night run with Styx and Don Felder in the northeast, Bonamassa will round out the year with performances at the Hertz Arena in Ft. Myers, FL on Friday, December 1st and Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL on Saturday, December 2nd. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
 
Cited by Guitar World as “arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa is known for taking risks and venturing into uncharted territory throughout his wide-ranging career. His most recent full-length ‘Time Clocks’ marked his most raw, rocking studio album yet, with American Songwriter sharing, “Bonamassa pushes into fresh territory while staying within a blues-based framework,” and “there is more than enough proof in this sprawling set that Bonamassa doesn’t intend to rest on his laurels or take his star status in the blues-rock genre for granted.”
 
Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman also recently announced Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Journeyman provides the infrastructure needed to jumpstart the careers of exceptional independent artists, who are too often overlooked by the major labels or concert promoters while circumventing the resistance of typical “gatekeepers” who don’t support indie acts. “I wanted to take what I've had to learn the hard way to create a company that could make navigating this process a little easier,” Bonamassa explains.
 
For more information on ‘Tales Of Time’ and to purchase tickets to Bonamassa’s upcoming tour, please visit https://jbonamassa.com
 Joe Bonamassa – 2023 U.S. Tour Dates
May 26 - Capitol Theatre - Yakima, WA
May 27 - Backroads Blues Festival - Hayden Homes Amphitheatre - Bend, OR*
May 28 - Backroads Blues Festival - Chateau Ste Michelle Winery - Woodinville, WA*
August 2 - Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso Robles, CA
August 4 - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
August 5 - Eccles Theater - Salt Lake City, UT
August 6 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
August 12 - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY**
August 13 - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - Bethel, NY**
December 1 - Hertz Arena - Ft. Myers, FL
December 2 - Hard Rock Live - Hollywood, FL

*Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa
**Keeping the Blues Alive presents: Joe Bonamassa & Friends: Styx and Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles

About Joe Bonamassa
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians today. A three-time GRAMMY-nominee, Bonamassa earned his 25th No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart, with his latest studio album ‘Time Clocks.’
  
Bonamassa earned his third GRAMMY nomination with 2020’s ‘Royal Tea,’ recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The album brought Bonamassa full circle: reconnecting the guitar-slinging kid who stumbled across the best of British-blues in his dad’s vinyl collection to the player he is today. That same year, Bonamassa delivered a groundbreaking live performance from the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, where he played ‘Royal Tea’ in its entirety to over tens of thousands of people across the globe via livestream, recording the full set for the live concert film and album ‘Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman,’ released in 2021.
 
Bonamassa also runs Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, a non-profit that promotes music education and blues music by funding scholarships and providing music education resources to schools in need. To date, the foundation has provided schools and teachers with over $1 Million and has positively impacted 90,000 students in all 50 states.
 
Created by Bonamassa and Roy Weisman, Keeping The Blues Alive Records (KTBA Records) has released albums for many artists, including musical icon Dion’s ‘Blues With Friends,’ Chicago Queen of Guitar Joanna Connor’s ‘4801 South Indiana Avenue’ and British Blues-Rock star Joanne Shaw Taylor’s ‘Blues From The Hear Live,’ all of which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts, while Blues-legend Larry McCray’s ‘Blues Without You’ debuted at No. 2. Bonamassa plans to produce and release more artists on KTBA Records this year.
 
Journeyman LLC, the newest endeavor between Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman, is a vertically integrated music management, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for great live artists worldwide. After years of perfecting strategies, while building Joe Bonamassa’s career, the company will utilize the same savvy tactics which allowed them to overcome industry barriers that typically held back artists from achieving success. Bonamassa has been keen on using his experience to pay it forward to help other artists navigate the murky industry waters. Consequently, Journeyman sets itself apart in this way as being the true market maker for its artists.

Wallen Celebrates U.S. Tour Kick-Off w/ Record-Setting 39,609 at American Family Field

For the second time in his career, Morgan Wallen walked onstage to a stadium full of fans last night (April 14), this time setting the attendance record as 39,609 packed the stands. Soaking in his first of 58 shows in North America this year, on night one of two back-to-back plays at Milwaukee’s MLB American Family Field Wallen’s energy-packed set encapsulated his excitement in returning stateside to once again deliver his hits to the very fans who made them a success.
 
The tour name pays homage to his third studio album One Thing At A Time, which remains at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, where it has been parked for five consecutive weeks and counting. Hailed by New York Times as a "hit-stuffed streaming blockbuster,” the album continues to break records, the latest surpassing Drake to become the artist with the most songs simultaneously charting on the Billboard Hot 100, with all 36 songs atop the chart. 
 
The streaming success of the album once again launched Wallen to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Artist 100 all-genre chart for his 11th career week, becoming the only core country artist to simultaneously rule the Artist 100, Hot 100 & Billboard 200 charts.
 
One Thing At A Time has already yielded two No. 1 hits with 10-week No. 1 “You Proof” – the longest No. 1 in Country radio history – and “Thought You Should Know,” which remained at the top of country airplay charts for three consecutive weeks. Current singles “One Thing At A Time” and “Last Night” remain in the top-20-and-climbing on country radio, while “Last Night” continues to see success on pop charts, becoming Wallen’s first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre chart. 
 
Internationally, the album continues to soar, as it reaches its fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, with “Last Night” sitting at No. 1 on the Canadian Top 200 Songs chart.

Photo Credit: David Lehr

Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour is produced by Live Nation in North America/United Kingdom and Frontier Touring for Australia/New Zealand. It kicked off overseas March 15-25 with shows in New Zealand and Australia with HARDY, and continued stateside with tonight’s show at American Family Field with HARDY; hitting New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Boston’s Fenway Park with Parker McCollum. The tour will return overseas this fall with stops in Canada before heading to The O2 in London on Dec. 3. ERNEST and Bailey Zimmerman will support across North American dates.
 
Morgan Wallen 2023 U.S. Tour Dates:
Sat, April 15           Milwaukee, WI                   American Family Field*#
Thurs, April 20       Louisville, KY                    KFC Yum! Center
Sat, April 22           Oxford, MS                        Vaught-Hemingway Stadium*#
Sun, April 23          Oxford, MS                        Vaught-Hemingway Stadium*+
Thurs, April 27       Grand Rapids, MI              Van Andel Arena
Fri, April 28            Moline, IL                          Vibrant Arena
Sat, April 29            Lincoln, NE                       Pinnacle Bank Arena
Thurs, May 4          Jacksonville, FL                 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Fri, May 5               West Palm Beach, FL         iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat, May 6               Tampa, FL                          MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thurs, May 18         Hershey, PA                       Hersheypark Stadium*
Fri, May 19              East Rutherford, NJ          MetLife Stadium*$  
Sat, May 20             East Rutherford, NJ           MetLife Stadium*$
Wed, May 24           Austin, TX                         Moody Center
Fri, May 26              Houston, TX                      Minute Maid Park*#
Thurs, June 1           Atlanta, GA                        Truist Park*$  
Fri, June 2                Atlanta, GA                        Truist Park*$
Sat, June 3               Panama City Beach, FL     Gulf Coast Jam^
Thurs, June 8           Virginia Beach, VA            Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Fri, June 9               Virginia Beach, VA            Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sat, June 10             Myrtle Beach, SC              Carolina Country Music Fest^
Wed, June 14           Pittsburgh, PA                    PNC Park*&  
Thurs, June 15         Pittsburgh, PA                    PNC Park*#
Sat, June 17             Philadelphia, PA                Citizens Bank Park*#
Thurs, June 22         Chicago, IL                       Wrigley Field*#  
Fri, June 23              Chicago, IL                       Wrigley Field*$
Thurs, June 29          Detroit, MI                       Ford Field*#  
Fri, June 30              Detroit, MI                        Ford Field*#
Thurs, July 6            St. Louis, MO                   Busch Stadium*$  
Fri, July 7                St. Louis, MO                    Busch Stadium*$
Fri, July 14              San Diego, CA                   Petco Park*#  
Sat, July 15             San Diego, CA                   Petco Park*#
Wed, July 19           Phoenix, AZ                      Chase Field*#  
Thurs, July 20         Phoenix, AZ                      Chase Field*#
Sat, July 22             Los Angeles, CA               SoFi Stadium*#
Thurs, Aug 3          Detroit Lakes, MN            WE Fest^
Fri, Aug 11             Columbus, OH                  Ohio Stadium*%
Sat, Aug 12            Columbus, OH                  Ohio Stadium*#
Wed, Aug 16          Boston, MA                       Fenway Park*#
Thurs, Aug 17        Boston, MA                       Fenway Park*# 
Fri, Aug 18             Boston, MA                      Fenway Park*$
Sat, Sept 2              Washington, DC               FedEx Field*$
Sat, Oct 7               Tacoma, WA                     Tacoma Dome

ABOUT MORGAN WALLEN
Hailed by Billboard for making “his superstar arrival as a touring artist” in 2022, Morgan Wallen recently wrapped his 55-show Dangerous Tour with his first headlining stadium show at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX, which saw him shatter attendance records previously held by Elton John and Lady Gaga. Now, the CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee who had record-setting shows in 30 venues across the country - with the only country tour nominated for Pollstar’s Major Tour of the Year – is embarking on a massive world tour in 2023. Spanning 30 stadium-plays across 5 countries and 3 continents, plus arenas, amphitheaters and festivals, Wallen’s 65-show 2023 One Night At A Time World Tour will deliver the man The New Yorker dubbed as “the most wanted man in country” to fans worldwide.
 
With over 18.2 billion on-demand streams and eight chart-toppers at Country radio, the East Tennessean’s latest hit “Thought You Should Know,” cowritten with Nicolle Galyon and Miranda Lambert, remained at No. 1 for three consecutive weeks. Recent breakout hit “You Proof” became his fastest climbing single to-date, reaching No. 1 after just 14 weeks and remaining at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a record-breaking ten non-consecutive weeks. Current singles “One Thing At A Time” and “Last Night” remain top-20-and-counting on country airplay charts, as “Last Night” becomes Wallen’s first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. On the heels of the unparalleled success of his 4x platinum, ACM Album of the Year, Dangerous: The Double Album (Big Loud/Mercury/Republic Records) – which topped 2021's all-genre Billboard 200 Albums year-end chart and notched historical chart status as Billboard’s longest running Top 10 album in history for a solo artist (with 113 total weeks spent in the Top 10, eclipsing Adele’s 21 and Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA), Wallen’s 36-song deeply personal third studio album, One Thing At A Time, is available now, where it remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts for its fifth consecutive week. With ten career weeks atop the Billboard Artist 100 all-genre charts, $3 from every U.S. ticket sold for the One Night At A Time World Tour will benefit the Morgan Wallen Foundation.

CHASE WRIGHT Releases New Single, "She Ain't Takin Your Call"

Indiana-native Chase Wright has gained momentum as a rising singer-songwriter in country music since his debut album Intertwined was released in 2021. Today, the newly engaged father unveils his new song “She Ain’t Takin’ Your Call.” Listen to the track below.
 
Written by Bobby Pinson, Matt Alderman, Will Weatherly and Tommy Cecil, “She Ain’t Takin’ Your Call” details the frustrations of navigating a relationship with someone whose ex refuses to let go, as Wright cooly delivers the reasons why she’s no longer taking his calls:
 
        She’s busy sippin whiskey with me on my tab
        Findin the groove she didn’t know she had
        Guess it’s been a minute since she’s laughed like that
        Ain’t thinkin about you at all
        Looks like she’s cried all her tears
        If her heart’s breakin can’t see it from here
        Her lips leanin into my kiss up against the wall
        That’s why she ain’t takin your call
 
“I don’t cut a lot of outside songs, but when I heard ‘She Ain’t Takin Your Call’ it said everything I wanted to say in a song,” shares Wright. “It told a story I’d lived in such a cool and energetic way, with an energy I loved.” 
 
Download the lyrics HERE.
 
Wright most recently released the sure-to-be wedding anthem “Never Loved Before,” which he co-wrote alongside Jeffrey East and Josh Kelley. The song, produced by Jared Keim, premiered exclusively on Taste of Country and left Country Now declaring "he continues to solidify his place in country music."
 
Wright welcomed his son Ashur Lee with fiancé Brittany Norris in Nov. 2022, leaving the 2023 Pandora and Nash News Artist to Watch reflecting on how much that relationship and becoming a father has taught him about love and partnership. Listen to “Never Loved Before” HERE.

With his headlining Hurt No More Tour officially launched last week, Wright is set to perform 20+ dates across the U.S., including stops with Parmalee and festival plays. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit ChaseWrightMusic.com.
 
Chase Wright 2023 Tour Dates:
April 14           Macon, GA                  Hargray Capitol Theatre
April 15           Decatur, GA                 Eddie’s Attic
April 20           Boston, MA                 Six String Grill & Stage*
April 21           Lititz, PA                      Mickey’s Black Box
April 22           West Chester, OH        Lori's Roadhouse*
April 26           Des Moines, IA            Wooly's
April 27           Omaha, NE                   Barnato
April 28           Columbia, MO             Rose Music Hall
June 9              Peoria, IL                     Peoria RiverFront Park
June 10            Nelsonville, OH           Black Diamond Music & Arts Festival^
June 21            Great Falls, MT           The Newberry
June 22            Idaho Falls, ID             The Gem
June 24            Cheyenne, WY            Outlaw Saloon
June 29            San Antonio, TX         The Rustic
June 30            Houston, TX                The Rustic
July 1               Sanger, TX                   Porter Park
July 12             Nashville, IL                Washington County Fair w/ Rodney Atkins^
July 13             Springfield, MO           Club Rodeo 
July 14             Fisher, IL                     Fisher Community Fair w/ Lonestar^
July 15             Topeka, KS                  Country Stampede^
Aug. 17            Dewey Beach, DE       Rusty Rudder
Aug. 18            Hanover, MD               Cancun Cantina
Aug. 19            West Union, WV         2023 Doddridge County Fair^
Sept. 9              Savannah, TN             Catfish Derby & Riverfest^
* With Parmalee 
^ Fair/Festival
 
About Chase Wright:
Chase Wright is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that Wright first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Wright packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. 2022 was a breakout year for the rising star who was recognized by Spotify as a Hot Country Artist to Watch and named among SiriusXM’s Highway Finds class. Most recently, Wright was recognized among Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2023: Country list. Following the 2021 release of his debut album Intertwined, Wright continues to roll out new music with his latest hit “Hurt No More” available to stream everywhere now. In total, fans have streamed his music to the tune of 135 million times.

CAVALERA SIGN TO NUCLEAR BLAST + ANNOUNCE RE-RECORDING OF BESTIAL DEVASTATION & MORBID VISIONS

Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of metal legends CAVALERA. Today, the band reveal they re-recorded SEPULTURA's first EP Bestial Devastation and first full-length album Morbid Visions.


Max Cavalera comments, “As we get harder year after year, sometimes you’ve got to go back to where it all started! We re-recorded Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions with the amazing sound of NOW,  but with its raw and timeless spirit. The artwork reflects the times we’re living in right now…. Apocalyptic as hell! We also have two new tracks with riffs from those days, remembered by heart.”

Iggor Cavalera states, “I always felt like the recordings of our earlier work didn’t do justice to the way we performed the songs. So, this is a very special moment in our lives that we are very proud to show you real fans our true representation of the amazing records Bestial Devastation & Morbid Visions with an insane visual identity…enjoy and see you all in the pit” 

Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation were re-recorded at The Platinum Underground. The albums were produced by Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera while John Aquilino handled the engineering. Arthur Rizk was responsible for the mixing and mastering of both albums. CAVALERA enlisted Eliran Kantor to create the artwork for both albums.

Pre-save Bestial Devastation here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/bestial-devastation

Stay tuned for more information on the 2 re-recordings!

CAVALERA is also proud to announce they are hitting the road this fall on their "Morbid Devastation Tour". The 40-date trek will kick off in Albuquerque and will make its way to Chicago, Houston and Baltimore,  and Denver before concluding on October 18th at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Accompanying the brothers on stage will be Igor Amadeus Cavalera (HEALING MAGIC, GO AHEAD AND DIE) fulfilling bass duties and Travis Stone (PIG DESTROYER, DESOLUS) will be supplying lead guitars. EXHUMED and INCITE will be opening the tour package each night.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale next Friday, April 21st at 10 AM local time.
Purchase the tickets here: https://www.cavaleraconspiracy.net/tour

Confirmed dates for the CAVALERA tour are as follows:
8/29 Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
8/31 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
9/1 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
9/2 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
9/3 Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
9/5 Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
9/6 Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse
9/7 Danville, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Fest
9/8 Columbus, OH @ The KING of CLUBS
9/9 Cave-In-Rock, IL @ Full Terror Open Air
9/10 St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
9/12 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
9/14 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre 
9/15 Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
9/16 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
9/18 El Paso, TX @ RockHouse Bar & Grill
9/19 San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
9/20 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
9/21 Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
9/22 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater
9/23 Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
9/25 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage 
9/26 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
9/27 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
9/28 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
9/29 Reading, PA @ Reverb
9/30 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
10/1 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
10/2 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
10/5 Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
10/6 Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
10/7 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
10/8 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/10 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
10/11 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
10/12 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
10/14 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
10/15 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
10/17 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
10/18 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

MÖRK GRYNING Kicks Off U.S. Live Shows, Performing at Metal Threat Fest

Legendary Swedish black metal formation MÖRK GRYNING is returning to American soil just one year after they annihilated the country for the first time ever! The band will be performing the elite Metal Threat Fest in Lombard, IL tomorrow, April 13. The set will be followed by two headlining dates in Los Angeles, CA and Tempe, AZ. The full run of dates and tickets can be found below!

MÖRK GRYNING is supporting their recently released and long-awaited opus, 'Hinsides Vrede,' which was named one of the best albums of 2020 via Metal Insider, Chicago Music Guide's "Global Music Podcast," The Terminus Podcast, Teeth of the Divine, and others!

The album can be streamed, downloaded, and purchased HERE.

Moreover, MÖRK GRYNING has reissued four of their previous full-length albums in vinyl and digipak formats, including their seminal debut record. The following records are now available HERE.
'Tusen år har gått…' (1995)
'Return Fire' (1997)
'Maelstrom Chaos' (2001)
'Pieces Of Primal Expressionism (2003)

MORK GRYNING U.S. Live Dates: (w/ Witchmaster):
04/13: Lombard, IL @ Metal Threat Fest [TICKETS]
04/14: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead Hollywood [TICKETS]
04/15: Tempe, AZ @ Metalheads Clubhouse [TICKETS]

After fifteen years of slumber, Swedish black metal cult MÖRK GRYNING have awakened to unleash their fury upon the masses with their deadly new album Hinsides Vrede. Translating into “otherworldly wrath” or “wrath of the world beyond,” Hinsides Vrede represents the impending doom of a world coming undone at its seams. The quintet temper their deathly assault with their signature melodic edge, and with recall the halcyon days of Swedish extremity. The comeback of MÖRK GRYNING is complete, and Hinsides Vrede opens up a deadly new chapter in their evolving legacy.

Founded in 1993 in Stockholm, MÖRK GRYNING were among the incipient purveyors of the melodic black and death metal scene. In May 1995, founding members Goth Gorgon and Draakh Khimera entered the Unisound Studios to record their now legendary debut album Tusen År Har Gått, produced by legend Dan Swanö (OPETH , DARK FUNERAL, DISSECTION , etc.) The haunting and melodic offering quickly gained attention among the cult of the underground, solidying their place among black metal’s clandestine elite.

The arrival of guitarist Avathar in 1999 further defined the band’s sound, adding further dimension with icy solos. The three-piece later traveled to famous Grieghallen Studios in Bergen, Norway to finish their third full-length, Maelstrom Chaos, which produced by Pytten (MAYHEM, BURZUM, EMPEROR).
 
In early 2003, MÖRK GRYNING entered the Dug Out Studio (MESHUGGAH, DEVIN TOWNSEND, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) with producers David Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo. Never shy to reinvent themselves, the aptly titled Pieces of Primal Expressionism reshaped the band entirely. The record put forth a daring grandiosity of dissonant harmony that had previously been unexplored in MÖRK GRYNING’s prior efforts.
 
By the time of the release of the band’s self-titled full-length in 2005, MÖRK GRYNING seemingly disbanded for good. Fans likely did not expect a second act after the band’s grand finale, however, the flames of chaos were reignited in 2017 when the band performed a rare and long-overdue anniversary set at Party San Open Air. Following appearances across Europe on the festival circuit, founding members Goth Gorgon, Draakh Kimera and Avatar reunited for real and MÖRK GRYNING signed a new deal with Season of Mist.
 
With Hinsides Vrede, MÖRK GRYNING have rediscovered the synergy they had while writing their legendary debut record and have returned to their foundations. Yet, by striving to reinvent themselves with every record, the long-awaited comeback of the band is by no means a reiteration of a glorious musical past, but is still certain to appease both old and new fans alike.

Pre-sales:  https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/mork-gryning-vrede

Genre: Melodic black metal

Photographer: Peter Wendin

Recording studio: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren
 
Producer / sound engineer, mixing and mastering: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren

Line-up:
Draakh Kimera – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums
Goth Gorgon – Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Avathar – Lead Guitar
 
Recording line-up:
Draakh Kimera: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keyboards
Goth Gorgon: Bass, Lead Guitar, Backing vocals, Lead vocals on “Black Spirit”, Keyboards
Avathar: Lead Guitar     
C-G: Drums on “Fältherren” & “Black Spirit”
Aeon: Backing Vocals, Piano on “For Those Departed” & “On The Elysian Fields”

Guest musicians:
Laura Ute: Vocals on “Black Spirit”

Live members:
C-G – Drums
Aeon – Keyboards

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Chase Rice Brings 'I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell' to Sold-Out Ryman Auditorium

One of Country music's few Diamond-certified songwriters, Chase Rice brought his critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell to the sold-out Ryman Auditorium last night, April 11, playing all 13 songs off the new project along with his decade-plus catalog of fan-favorites and chart-topping hits.

In addition to sharing an unreleased song, “Church,” the first he’s written since releasing the new project, Rice was joined onstage for album track “Oklahoma” by surprise guest Read Southall, who also appears alongside him on the recorded version of the song praised by PopCulture as “one of the absolute best songs in Rice’s entire musical repertoire.” He also invited a special guest onstage for the poignant “Bench Seat,” as Rice’s beloved dog Jack appeared to the delight of fans for his performance of the powerful song about the companionship a dog can offer, with the Tennesseean declaring, “the touching country ballad could be, by the end of 2023, one of the surprise candidates for Song of the Year.”

From start to finish, the sold-out show was a celebration of the album that fans and critics alike have celebrated as Rice’s best work to date. PopCulture asserts that the project is already “the best country album of the year… and everybody’s got to live up to it,” remarking that instead of following the traditional “if it’s not broke don’t fix it” approach, “Rice and his team, somehow, simultaneously broke it AND fixed it — both on purpose.” Leading U.K. music publication Entertainment Focus also has high praise for the “absolute triumph” of an album, labeling it with the first five star review of the year – an honor that took the outlet until September to award in 2022 – and remarking that “it’s a songwriter’s album and a lyricist’s album but it also does all sorts of wonderful things with melodies that are both clever and yet infectious at the same time.”
 
Cowboys & Indians further celebrates I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell for its “risk-taking and rule breaking approach,” proclaiming, “that gamble has paid off handsomely, resulting in vulnerable and personal music.”Billboard agrees, noting the album “refines his artistic voice,” creating an offering that is “still propulsive with arena-ready moments, but is laced with deeper, more introspective themes.”

Rice continues the Way Down Yonder Tour throughout the summer. For all the latest news and tickets to upcoming tour dates, visit ChaseRice.com and follow Rice on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

Chase Rice Performs "Oklahoma" With Surprise Guest Read Southall at the Sold-Out Ryman Auditorium on April 11, 2023 | Photo Credit: Evan DeStefano

About Chase Rice
With nearly 2.5 million albums sold and over 2.5 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With the critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell crafted in his rural Tennessee home-turned-studio and available everywhere now, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the Western way of life. The new music serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, featuring his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen. (feat. Florida Georgia Line)” and Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.” This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the triple-Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Platinum-certified “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold out arena tours with Kane Brown and Jason Aldean plus stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours, including the Way Down Yonder Tour underway now in support of the new music.

Sleep Token Announce Fall 2023 Headline Tour❗

BAND TO APPEAR AT KEY FALL FESTIVALS SUCH AS BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL, LOUDER THAN LIFE, + AFTERSHOCK

THIRD STUDIO ALBUM TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN OUT MAY 19 VIA SPINEFARM 
 
With fan worship more intense than ever, and worldwide interest and intrigue growing at runaway speeds, Sleep Token have announced their Fall 2023 U.S. headline tour. 

The "Rituals" tour kicks off on September 9 in Philadelphia and runs through October 5 in Anaheim. Sleep Token will also appear at several key fall festivals, including Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock, with even more to be announced shortly. 

All dates are below. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 14 at 10am local time. Get tickets here. 

SLEEP TOKEN ON TOUR:
9/8 — Alton, VA — BLUE RIDGE ROCK FEST*
9/9 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer
9/10 — New York, NY — Webster Hall
9/12 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
9/13 — Baltimore, MD — Ram's Head Live
9/15 — Detroit, MI — The Cathedral at The Masonic
9/17 — Minneapolis, MN — The Myth
9/19 — Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory
9/20 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
9/22 — St. Louis, MO — Hawthorn
9/23 — Louisville, KY — LOUDER THAN LIFE*
9/25 — Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre
9/26 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
9/28 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
9/29 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
9/30 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox Market
10/1 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre
10/3 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory NP
10/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The El Rey Theatre
10/5 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
10/7 — Sacramento, CA — AFTERSHOCK*
*FESTIVAL DATES

Sleep Token are ascending to even bolder new heights with their third album Take Me Back To Eden, set for release on May 19 via Spinefarm. The album sees Sleep Token boldly re-confirming a  true love of the epic (the title track is eight minutes plus), while further exploring and developing those elements that keep the music removed from any kind of pack, howling at a moon that's all its own. Pre-order it here. 

Kurt Deimer Set to Release New Single "Doom" This Summer; Announces Tour Dates with Tesla!

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Artist/Entrepreneur/Actor, Kurt Deimer, has announced that he will be joining Teslaon select dates of the Time To Rock! Tour this Spring. Kurt will release his new single, "Doom" this summer!

Kurt Deimer Tour Dates:

4/19 Grand Rapids, MI (Supporting TESLA)

4/25 Williamsport, PA (Supporting TESLA)

4/26 Cincinnati, OH (Supporting TESLA)

5/5 Orlando, FL (Supporting TESLA)

5/6 Orlando, FL (Supporting TESLA)

In a world that seems to be spiraling out of control, Kurt Deimer is a man with a very clear mission: Work Hard, Rock Hard, Play hard and Spread positivity. In fact, his mantra could be summed up: “Take the high road, do the right thing, encourage others.” It sounds like a tall order these days in a world full of warring factions. And it’s an unusual mission for a singer/songwriter vocalist whose music could be described as hard rock, even heavy metal – genres that are not always synonymous with positivity.

Deimer, for his part, describes his work as good old fashioned rock and roll. “And it’s as good a vehicle as any for spreading good vibes” he says. “I’m here to encourage others to treat people with respect, dignity and kindness,” he says. “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life and I try to share that with others and be a beacon of hope for my listeners.”

That positivity and perseverance has paid off for the native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s not only launched a movie franchise, Hellbilly Hollow, by filming and starring in a feature length horror film of the same name. He’s also recorded more than two dozen songs with legendary producer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, James Brown and the Rolling Stones), his management team includes Brian Wheat, manager of TESLA who discovered him while opening for TESLA.

Chris Lord-Alge says he was drawn to Kurt’s originality as an artist. “I saw something completely different in Kurt, and that was the lure for me. He isn’t a typical rock or country artist – I love hearing him talk and narrating a story, and I was drawn to taking those stories and helping turn them into music. He’s a personality, he’s someone you want to talk to.”

Things have not always been positive in Deimer’s world. At age 20, as a young rock vocalist, he found himself in the grips of drug addiction. He later discovered he was using substances to medicate an underlying anxiety condition. At that young age, he quit drugs, got help for his anxiety and never looked back.

He eventually started buying and selling rental properties and used that money to start the first of several successful companies he owns. Despite making his mark in the business world, Deimer didn’t feel ready to settle down and “join the country club and play golf all day” – so at an age when most people start thinking about slowing down, he started to speed up.

Inspired by the artists that helped shape him – Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Marley and AC/DC, to name just a few – he started writing song lyrics.

Inspired by his love of movies and acting roles in films including the 2018 ‘Halloween’ remake – where his character was killed by Michael Myers – and John Travolta’s ‘Trading Paint,’ he started hashing out a movie concept that became his eventual Hellbilly Hollow feature film and franchise.

Deimer has supported Geoff Tate on an expansive cross-country tour that highlighted material from his debut EP, that came out on November 19, 2021, which includes a duet with Tate and a trilogy of music videos directed by Scottish filmmaker Paul Boyd [Sting, Deadmau5, The Cult] that spotlight Deimer’s cinematic vision and charismatic presence. Along with many other supporting shows including TESLA, Drowning Pool and Yngwie Malmsteen all this within the first two years of touring.

For Deimer, the inspiration is to make the world a better place one song at a time, singing about the ills of the 21st century and offering solutions instead of excuses. “When people listen to my music, I want to help them decompress and feel better after a brutal day. That’s what music always did for me, and that’s what we need more of today.”

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Frozen Soul Share "Glacial Domination" Video — WATCH

NEW ALBUM OUT MAY 19 VIA CENTURY MEDIA

BRRR! There's a chill in the air and it's courtesy of ice cold death metal crew Frozen Soul!

The band — vocalist Chad Green; guitarists Michael Munday and Chris Bonner; bassist Samantha Mobley; and drummer Matt Dennard — is back with frigid force and will unleash its new album Glacial Domination on May 19 via Century Media. The album was produced by Trivium vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy and co-produced by Daniel Schmuck. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for the title track. Watch it below.

It features a cameo from Heafy, as well as a past vs. future battle that ends with someone's arm being ripped off!

"'Glacial Domination' was co-written by the band and Matt Heafy of Trivium," Frozen Soul share. "We had a lot of fun exploring new things like catchier choruses, more leads, and solos. It's an avalanche of riffs leaning in traditional Frozen Soul but adding some new flavor. At the end of the day, we wanted to write a catchy and fun death metal song! It's paired with another video by Brendan McGowen that features Matt and a fight between a stranded, time-traveling space man and a literal caveman — what's not to love about that?!"

FROZEN SOUL ON TOUR:
4/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
4/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
4/16 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
4/18 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
4/19 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrews Hall
4/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
4/21 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
4/22 — Montreal, QG — MTelus (With Despised Icon)
4/23 — Boston, MA — Paradise
4/25 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
4/26 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
4/27 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
4/28 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/29 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
4/30 — Tampa, FL — The Ritz
5/1 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
5/3 — Austin, TX — Mohawk
5/4 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center

5/5 — Ft. Worth, TX — Ridglea Theater
5/6 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
5/7 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
5/8 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
5/10 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile
5/11 — Los Angeles, CA — Belasco Theater
5/12 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
5/13 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre
5/14 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
5/16 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
5/18 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
5/19 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
5/20 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
5/22 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
5/23 — Calgary, AB — Palace Theatre
5/25 — Winnipeg, MB — Park Theatre
5/26 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theater

BLACK TUSK Announces Run of U.S. Live Shows

Savannah, GA swamp rockers BLACK TUSK have announced several U.S. live performances in conjunction with their appearance at Hell in the Harbor on Saturday, May 27! The run kicks off on May 25 in Charlotte, NC and will conclude on May 28 in Richmond, VA. The full run can be found below!

BLACK TUSK (w/ Howling Giant):
05/25: Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone*
05/26: Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
05/27: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage (Hell in the Harbor Fest)
05/28: Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall*
* w/ Restless Spirit

ABOUT BLACK TUSK:

There was blood, maybe a few tears too, but more than anything, it was sweat that marks this brand new release of BLACK TUSK, 'TCBT.'

Their previous full-length, 'Pillars of Ash,' sadly had to appear posthumously for one member as the band had tragically lost their charismatic bass-player, Jonathan Athon, through a motorcycle accident. With a heavy heart, BLACK TUSK decided to honor Athon's memory by carrying on and recruiting veteran musician and already long-time friend Corey Barhorst (EX-KYLESA) to take over his duties on the low end.
 
Now with the sixth studio album, 'TCBT,' BLACK TUSK show the world they lived through the kind of hardship and heartbreak that would cripple a lesser band. It’s their dedication, gumption, and pure bullheaded stubbornness that took care of business, keeps taking care of business, and Taking Care of Black Tusk.
 

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Sleep Signals Release New Single "Fearless" to all major platforms!; Currently on THE SINKING SHIPS TOUR: PART II

Sleep Signals have kicked off THE SINKING SHIPS TOUR: PART II, which began April 6th in Spokane, WA at The Big Dipper Spokane and concludes on May 14th. The tour is in support of the band's new single "Fearless" that released to all major platforms today, April 7, 2023.

Stream/Download "Fearless"

https://music.sleepsignals.net/fearless-1

WATCH the Official Music Video for "Fearless"

"We're really excited about our latest single, 'Fearless!' It's a song we wrote about coming back from our bus wreck back in 2021 and all the challenges we've dealt with since, pulling off the proverbial bandages and getting back to what we love to do!"says the band.

Tickets and VIP for the tour are available at www.sleepsignals.net

THE SINKING SHIPS TOUR: PART II
Tickets & VIP On Sale Now

04/06 Spokane, WA - The Big Dipper
04/07 Kennewick, WA - The Tin Hat
04/08 Boise, ID - The Shredder
04/09 Idaho Falls, ID - The Heart Event Center
04/13 Dilworth, MN - TAK Music Venue
04/14 Sioux Falls, SD - Big Bar
04/15 Minneapolis, MN - Underground Music Venue
04/16 Eau Claire, WI - The Plus
04/18 Marshfield, WI - Goodfellas
04/19 Green Bay, WI - The Lyric Room
04/20 Janesville, WI - The Back Bar
04/21 West Chicago, IL - The WC Social Club
04/22 Westland, MI - The Token Lounge
04/26 Niagara Falls, NY - The Rapids Theatre
04/27 Liverpool, NY - Sharkeys
04/28 Brooklyn, NY - Lucky 13 Saloon
04/29 Frenchtown, NJ - Arties
04/30 Mt Holly, NJ - The Union Firehouse
05/03 Millersville, PA - Phantom Power
05/04 Baltimore, MD - Zen West
05/05 Turtle Creek, PA - Sub Alpine
05/06 Jeffersonville, IN - Maxwell's House of Music
05/07 Indianapolis, IN - State Street Pub
05/09 Springfield, IL - The Blue Grouch
05/10 St Joseph, MO - Cafe Acoustic Music Hall
05/11 Kearney, NE - The Other Side
05/12 Denver, CO - Herman's Hideaway
05/13 Casper, WY - Oil City Beer Company
05/14 Draper, UT - Leatherheads

Resiliency. The trials we face in life define who we are. Sleep Signals has been no stranger to adversity throughout their career, having dealt with a plethora of misfortunes culminating with a devastating bus wreck in 2021. During a tour with POD and From Ashes To New, the band’s bus was hit by a semi truck, destroying all of their equipment and causing severe injuries to several members. But through all of the setbacks, the band has remained dedicated to sharing their story and bringing their unique perspective to the rock/metal genre.

Blending their ability to create strong hooks with their high-energy song-writing style, the band manages to meld influences ranging from pop to hardcore, creating a soundscape that leads the listener on a journey filled with raw emotion. When you hear a song, you feel the song.

After an extended hiatus in 2021, the band returned to the stage in late 2022 and immediately began selling out shows across the Pacific Northwest. In 2023, the band was back in full force, touring nationally supporting the release of a new single, “One Life.” The single is heavily influenced by the challenges the group most recently experienced and follows up the band’s 2020 radio single, “Fireproof,” that climbed the charts, landing on Sirius XM’s Octane and over 80 FM stations across the U.S.

“Sleep Signals embodies the same DIY hustling ethic that Ice Nine Kills has used since the beginning. Great songs, and a work ethic that is quickly making this band stand out" says Spencer Charnas of (Ice Nine Kills).

Alex Varkatzas (Ex-Atreyu) adds, “Seeing Sleep Signals' tireless work ethic and energetic live shows nightly, it’s only a matter of time before this band is a household name."

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Inferno Metal Festival Norway Launches 2024 Early Bird Passes

“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection

GET EARLY BIRD PASSES

Following the success of Inferno Metal Festival's 2023 edition, early bird passes for the 2024 edition are now on sale and can be found HERE! Next year's Easter Sunday extravaganza will take place once again in the heart of Oslo (NO) from March 28-31, 2023.

Yet another absolutely stacked lineup of extreme and esoteric is metal is to be revealed, along with unique opportunities for fans to take in rich metal history and culture that Oslo has to offer.

In addition to celebrating heavy metal in the birth country of Norwegian black metal, Inferno Metal Festival also offers festival attendees a chance to embrace Norwegian culture. This year, metalheads traveling to Oslo were able to witness a very special black metal exhibition in the National Library of Norway, which just opened in April 2023 in conjunction with Inferno Metal Festival.

The new exhibition investigates the dark and chaotic feelings of Norwegian black metal. Drawing from the library’s rich collection, the exhibition references ancient Norwegian cultural history and shows black metal as a music form with a distinct artistic expression The exhibition conveys how Norwegian black metal has had an impact far beyond Norwegian borders with a vast number of international followers.

The National Library of Norway invites fans and other lovers of music and cultural history to dig deep and explore Norwegian black metal as a music genre and a cultural phenomenon. There will be guided tours every day of the festival week. Photos from the experience can be found below and those visiting Oslo this summer can still visit the curation!

In addition, Inferno Metal Festival introduced Black Metal Sightseeing bus tours to concert-goers this year. Hosted by Anders Odden (Cadaver, Celtic Frost, Satyricon, Order), the tour took fans on a trip through the places that marked the beginnings of Norwegian black metal.

This field trip has exclusive anecdotes and personal memories of the early life of the scene from someone who was there.

Inferno Metal Festival will be curating more once-in-a-lifetime experiences for attendees for 2024 - stay tuned!

For more than 20 years, Inferno Metal Festival has been a leading force in the international extreme metal movement, attracting fans from more than 50 countries to the yearly event in metal mekka, Oslo, Norway. Each Easter metalheads have been swarming the city center for four days straight.

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NECROFIER Premieres Bewitching New Music Video, "To The Wolves"

Texan black metal outlaws NECROFIER are now premiering the brand new single, "To The Wolves," along with a bewitching music video! The clip can be seen below.

The song is taken from NECROFIER's second full-length, 'Burning Shadows in the Southern Night,' which will be released on on June 2, 2023 via Season of Mist Underground Activists! The record was recorded at legendary Studio Gin Brooklyn, NY by  6x Grammy nominated and 1x Latin Grammy nominated engineer, producer, and musician Joel Hamilton (UNSANE, IGGY POP, TOM WAITS).

In addition, the band will be touring Western North America in support of MIDNIGHT! NECROFIER will join the trek on June 1 in Denver, CO until the tour's conclusion on June 16 in Tucson, AZ. The full run can be found below!

'Burning Shadows in the Southern Night' is now available for pre-order HEREand can be pre-saved on streaming services HERE.

NECROFIER (w/ MIDNIGHT + EARLY MOODS):
06/01: Denver, CO @ HQ [TICKETS]
06/04: Vancouver, BC @ The Red Room [TICKETS]
06/05: Portland, OR @ Dante's [TICKETS]
06/06: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
06/07: Boise, ID @ The Shredder
06/09: Reno, NV @ The Cypress [TICKETS]     
06/10: Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial [TICKETS]     
06/11: Oakland, CA @ Eli's Mile High Club        
06/13: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst    
06/14: Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brew 
06/15: San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar [TICKETS]
06/16: Tucson, AZ @ The Rock

Deep within the scorching cauldron of Texas, the alchemists of Necrofier have brewed another potent dose of American black metal with their sophomore full-length, ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night.’ The Houston four-piece honors the time-tested virtues of traditional black and heavy metal, even taking an organic sonic approach, tapping seven-time Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Joel Hamilton (Unsane, Tom Waits, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, etc.) to lend his magic touch for a natural sound. 

“The goal going into the new record was to start setting ourselves apart from our contemporaries,” explains Necrofier drummer Dobber Beverly. “One of those ways was changing what the record sounded like. Moving away from the clinical and sterile nature that most productions suffer from and back into a real room with real instruments and performances. Our friend and esteemed producer/engineer Joel Hamilton had expressed interest in venturing back into the metal world and offered to make the record with us at his facility, Studio G Brooklyn. With a full vintage Neve front end and a host of Telefunken and Neumann microphones we tracked a record the old way, mostly. The results will speak for themselves hopefully, as this record breathes and spits fire wherever it’s played.” 

“Joel is one of the world's best engineers,” adds Necrofier guitarist and vocalist Bakka. “Dobber and Joel have become good friends since they recorded the last Oceans of Slumber album with him. After that, Joel wanted to record something heavy, so we made the trip to New York City to record in his legendary studio. It was an amazing experience in a great studio; besides having all the gear, he also created an environment where we challenged ourselves and brough everything up to the next level.” 

‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ doesn’t just simply pick off where Necrofier’s debut album left off, but displays a conscientious effort to double down on the elements that made ‘Prophecies of Eternal Darkness’ successful. The solos are more plentiful and intricate, the hooks are more anthemic, and the overall musicianship is bolder and more daring. Speaking of the band’s evolution, Bakka explains, “I think this collection of songs represents us very well. We have grown together as a band and it shows in the new songs. Also, for this record we flew to NYC and recorded all day long for 10 days straight. I love recording this way because it captures a certain magic. The whole band is immersed in the process and it's all we would think, do, live and breathe during the process.” 

Another core facet of Necrofier’s allure is being a black metal band from Texas. “Where you live always helps shape someone,” says Bakka. “It helps shape our style and tone in ways, it’s hot most of the year, so as we burn, it gives us warmer tones and more of a heavy metal influence than when compared to our brothers from the North. Also, Texas has a style all of its own; everything is heavier, louder and we are always trying to outdo the rest of the world.” 
To that avail, Necrofier isn’t your typical black metal band, and so this isn’t your typical black metal record as there’s a healthy amount of traditional metal influences, particularly within the guitar work. While conceptually, the band doesn’t heavily rely on Satanic themes, exploring deeper human philosophies and the occult like burning for your dreams or spiraling out on a psychedelic trip and exploring the beyond. “While there isn’t overt satanic worship in the lyrics, I would still say that he is a friend of ours,” Bakka cheekily says. “There are Occult themes on this record, but at the same time, it does take a philosophical approach.” 

Further illustrating the influence of their environment, Necrofier also heavily explores one of Southern America’s most fabled myths. “The new record touches on selling your soul at the crossroads,” adds Bakka. “I like to take a different approach and touch on the elements of the esoteric world and dive into the forbidden or hidden that surrounds us in our lives every day.” 
As the Texan black metal outlaws saddle up for record two, they are leading the charge as one of the contemporary purveyors of black metal revivalism. ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ is certain to elicit a sense of nostalgia for those who dare to lay ears on this vicious new offering.  

Lineup:
Bakka – Vocals, Guitar
Semir Ozerkan – Guitars
Dobber Beverly – Drums
Mat Valentine - Bass

Guest Musicians:
Cammie Beverly (Oceans of Slumber) – Vocals on “The All Seeing Shadows” and “The Fall From Heaven”

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Necrofier 
https://twitter.com/necrofier 
https://www.instagram.com/necrofier/ 
https://necrofier.bandcamp.com

Producer/Sound Engineer/Mixing: Joel Hamilton at Studio G, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Mastering: Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering

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

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

Through Fire Release New Single + Visualizer "Over The Influence" From Upcoming New Album 'Devil's Got You Dreamin' Out April 21 via Sumerian Records

Omaha-based hard rock quartet Through Fire has unleashed their latest visualizer for "Over The Influence". The track can be found on the band's upcoming new album 'Devil's Got You Dreamin', set for release on April 21 (via Sumerian Records). Speaking about the influence behind the track, the band commented:

"End the toxic relationships in your life. Don't allow anyone or anything have a negative impact on you. Take back who you are as a person and say, "I will not live like this, I'm over the Influence".

Leading up to today, Through Fire has previously released visual accompaniments for "Karma Kills", "Lose It", and most recently "Devolution", which altogether have clocked up over 1 million views on YouTube and counting. Stream "Over The Influence" here, watch the visualizer below, and pre-save 'Devil's Got You Dreamin' here.

ans have a chance to see Through Fire in May on the Confessions Anniversary Tour with Ill Niño and Dropout Kings. For ticket information, please click here.

Confessions Anniversary Tour Dates

5/4 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans

5/5 - Winchester, VA - Blue Fox Billiards

5/6 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom

5/7 - Horseheads, NY - The L

5/9 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedrafts 

5/10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse

5/11 - Lakewood, OH - Winchester Tavern

5/12 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop 

5/13 - Angola, IN - Eclectic Room 

5/14 - Joliet, IL - The Forge

5/16 - Bloomington, IL

5/17 - Belvidere, IL - The Apollo Theater

5/18 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room

5/19 - Sioux Falls, SD - Bigs Bar  

5/20 - Billings, MT - Pub Station

5/21 - Great Falls, MT - The Newberry

5/23 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater

5/24 - Colorado Springs, CO - Sunshine Studios

5/25 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater

5/26 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge

5/27 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse  

5/30 - Lubbock, TX - Jakes

5/31 - Corpus Christi, TX - House Of Rock

6/1 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live

6/2 - San Antonio, TX - The Rock Box  

6/3 - Fort Worth, TX - Rail Club

6/4 - Tyler, TX - Country River Club

ABOUT THROUGH FIRE:

Hard rock should exist outside of the system. It should break the mold. It should burn through expectations. Through Fire most certainly does. The Omaha, NE quartet—Justin McCain [lead guitar & songwriter], Grant Joshua Kendrick [lead vocals], Tyler Halverson [bass], and Zack Halverson [drums]—fuses hard-hitting riffs, lyrics that truly resonate and contagious melodies that are unforgettable. As a result, this impactful, immediate, and infectious fusion defies categorization and incites energy as boundless as the style itself. Additionally, the approach transformed the quartet into a phenomenon with chart-topping radio successes and over 275 million streams worldwide.

Now, the same fire fuels the band’s third full-length for Sumerian Records. “This album takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions". We've all been through the fiery trials of life, this album aims to empower us all to get up out of the pit of despair and be victorious over our difficult circumstances. "Recording these songs was truly therapeutic, going in the studio to unleash every raw, honest feeling imaginable while enduring the heat of life's flames and heartache was powerful. This album brought us healing and we know from experience, we can all rise above whatever life throws our way.”

Veil of Maya Drops Third Single "Mother Pt. 4"; Continues Epic Music Video Saga from Upcoming Album

Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA continue to stoke the fires of fan excitement today with the release of the third single from their long-awaited new album, '[m]other' today. The track, titled "Mother Pt. 4" is accompanied by an official music video that continues the narrative from previous singles "Godhead" and "Red Fur". Stream the new track HERE and watch the new video below.

Veil of Maya announced their highly anticipated new studio album, their first in nearly 6 years, last month. The new album, '[m]other', will be released on the band's long-time label, Sumerian Records on May 12th. Pre-orders, with a variety of merch and vinyl bundle options, are available now from veilofmayaband.com

Speaking on the release of the new track, founder and guitarist, Marc Okubo shares

"We are very pleased to share this new experience with you! This is the 3rd video in our [m]other series made by the incredible Blvckbox Studios. We will be joining Avatar on their US tour in a few weeks and our album '[m]other' will be available everywhere May 12th! We're so stoked for you to hear it. See you soon!"

"Red Fur" follows the release of stand alone singles, "Godhead" (released last month) and "Synthwave Vegan" (released in May of last year). Both tracks feature on the new album and between them have clocked up 3.8 million Spotify streams and 968,000 YouTube views.

The band also announced today that in addition to the previously released album pre-order merch bundles, they will also be releasing a very limited run of colored cassette tapes (50 each in pink, green, yellow and blue only available in US and 150 white only available in UK and EU). In addition, they have partnered with highly respected streetwear brand Rucking Fotten to create a Meil of Vaya x Rucking Fotten all-over-print t-shirt and poster, both limited to 100 pieces each.

VEIL OF MAYA have a stacked touring schedule coming up. Having just returned from laying waste to Europe, they will embark on a 24-date run across the US starting on April 28th in Omaha, NE. For full dates and tickets, head to veilofmayaband.com

VEIL OF MAYA US TOUR DATES

W/Avatar & Orbit Culture

4/28 Omaha, NE - The Admiral

4/29 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

4/30 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot

5/01 Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House

5/03 San Diego, CA - The Observatory - North Park

5/04 Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater

5/05 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

5/06 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

5/07 Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

5/09 Austin, TX - Emo's

5/10 Dallas, TX - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

5/12 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre

5/13 Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center

5/14 East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt

5/15 Chicago, IL - House of Blues

5/16 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre

5/19 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

5/20 Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

5/21 Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall

5/23 New York, NY - Webster Hall

5/24 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club

5/25 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

5/26 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

5/28 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre

ABOUT VEIL OF MAYA

By channeling energy in one direction, force grows exponentially. Veil of Maya harness the individual experiences and talents of four distinct musicians—Marc Okubo [guitar], Sam Applebaum [drums], Danny Hauser [bass], and Lukas Magyar [vocals]—into airtight groove-laden metal accented by fits of instrumental virtuosity and vocal catharsis. This approach has endeared them to a devout fan base with critical acclaim and over 135 million total streams and counting (unprecedented for an outfit this crushingly heavy). The Chicago band draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records].

Veil of Maya have consistently pushed the boundaries of heavy music by pushing themselves collectively. 2015’s Matriarchmade major waves, crashing the Billboard US Hard Rock Albums Chart at #2 powered by “Aeris,” “LeeLoo,” and “Mikasa.” The latter has gathered over 25.4 million Spotify streams and counting. In 2017, 'False Idol' saw the band return to the Top 3 of the Hard Rock Albums Chart as “Overthrow” and “Doublespeak” each eclipsed 8 million-plus Spotify streams apiece. The record also incited the applause of LoudWire, Substream Magazine, Metal Hammer, and Invisible Oranges who raved, “False Idol is undeniably Veil of Maya: greatly contrasting the band’s past, it serves as a companion and booster for their older work.” Simultaneously, they toured alongside Animals As Leaders, Upon A Burning Body, Chelsea Grin, Oceans Ate Alaska, and more. In the midst of the Pandemic, they dropped “Outsider,” “Viscera,” and “Outrun.”

The Chicago band now draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records]. In short, this is Veil of Maya at their collective best. Speaking on his hopes for his band's upcoming opus, guitarist, Marc Okuboshares

“I hope you’re inspired to listen to this again and again. Maybe you’ll hone in on the little details as you go further, and it will musically become a cinematic experience.”

Catch LITTLE MISS NASTY SEX METAL CIRCUS TOUR 2023 with Special Guests GINA AND THE EASTERN BLOCK and RAVEN BLACK LIVE!

Rock & Metal Burlesque and dance troupe LITTLE MISS NASTY--named "The Best in burlesque" by Hustler Magazine--are set to dominate the Spring 2023 US landscape with their SEX METAL CIRCUS TOUR 2023!

Joining LITTLE MISS NASTY on direct support are GINA AND THE EASTERN BLOCK (aka GATEB), celebrated for their raucous and nasty Strip Club anthems, including their darkly luscious cover of KORN's "Freak On A Leash" ft. Heidi Shepherdof Butcher Babies. GATEB released a sumptuously dark cover of the Donovan classic “Season Of The Witch” in late 2022. The band’s latest single is the trip hop laced with NYHC track “Choke On My Dick”.

Gina And The Eastern Block (aka GATEB) is an American band formed in Los Angeles. The band was formed by record producer Marc Jordan (Slash, The Mowgli’s, The Cult, Stitched Up Heart, Bleached, Little Miss Nasty) and uniquely talented and blazingly sexy vocalist Gina Katon. GATEB’s touring unit includes Creighton Emrick from Orgy and has also featured current Deftones and former Marilyn Manson bass player Fred Sablan.

Strip Club Anthems! GATEB released their debut single, "Sippin' On A Forty" in 2016 and attracted significant attention for the over the top salaciousness and sexiness of the accompanying music video for the song. The song pays homage to boredom, day drinking and lipstick lesbian sex. The dark, brooding, hip hop infused track “Bootsy Wally” (also released in 2016) has enjoyed significant popularity as well. Both songs have become verifiable stripper anthems inspiring many people to post performance videos online. #sippinonaforty #bootsywally
The band released the raucous and nasty rocker "Get Gone" in late 2016. "Get Gone" has received significant air play on BBCRadio1 probably because it is the perfect "go fuck yourself" anthem.
The band released several more singles including “I Love You I Hate You”, “Big Black Van”, “Wasted” and “Fuck The System” in 2018 and 2019.

The quarantine of 2020 enabled GATEB to write, record and release "Bloodsucker Motherfucker" featuring Kevin Thrasherfrom Escape The Fate as well as a nasty cover version of the Nine Inch Nails masterpiece "Head Like A Hole".

“The Insanity” was released in March of 2021 and is the first release from the band’s deal with Symphonic Distribution.

“Pussy Gon Eat You”, released in May 2021, is a highly infectious electronic and alternative metal track co-produced by hip hop and electronic music producer The Snowy White Owl and Marc Jordan. “The lyrics to “Pussy Gon Eat You” are not for the faint of heart. This song is ‘Pussy Power’ on crack. I did things vocally that I’ve never done before. I got weird!”, says vocalist Gina Katon.

The band released a mind blowing cover of Korn’s epic song “Freak On A Leash” in May 2022 that features a collaboration with Little Miss Nasty and Heidi Shepherd from Butcher Babies. The song was called one of the best rock/metal releases on 2022 by LOUDWIRE.

Gina And The Eastern Block has gone on numerous national and international tours and has amassed a large cult following across the world.

Dark Metal Carnival RAVEN BLACK will be opening the SEX METAL CIRCUS TOUR 2023, bringing an additional layer of growling vocals and crunchy guitars to whet fans' appetites!

Raven was reborn again, but lost in a world she didn’t fit into. LOST in her own journey hidden behind an innocent smile. Decades of inner turmoil and suffering, she finally let go and took her journey into the darkness with vigilance. She would be found and no one will stop her from reaching the sky from the underground.

RAVEN BLACK blazed onto the scene with the release of their first single, "Died Inside," and a sold out show at the legendary Roxy Theater on September 7, 2013. They continued to work in the studio and released their first EP, Midnight Dreary, in June 2014, successfully packing the house at the famous Viper Room.

In October 2014, the band revamped their line-up and began working with Grammy Nominated Producer Ulrich Wild (ROB ZOMBIE, WHITE ZOMBIE, ALICE IN CHAINS, BREAKING BENJAMIN, PANTERA, SEETHER, DEATHKLOK, OTEP, and more) on their new album. They then spent the next two years writing and releasing their single, "Seven Sins," in April 2016 with the EP, Seven Sins, September 2016.

Raven Black played the Corona Hell and Heaven Festival in Mexico City, Mexico, July 2016, alongside such headliners as RAMMSTEIN, TWISTED SISTER, GHOST, Five Finger Death Punch, MUSHROOMHEAD, SEPULTURA, ALIEN ANT FARM, and many others. They wrapped up 2016 playing DirtFest in Michigan sharing the stage with headliners KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, HATEBREED, ATTILA, BORN OF OSIRIS, and others.

The band released their first official EP with the new line up, Seven Sins, on September 29, 2016, before joining MUSHROOMHEAD, SUNFLOWER DEAD, UNSAID FATE, and DEATH DIVISION on MUSHROOMHEAD's Annual Halloween Tour.

2017 started very busy for RAVEN BLACK as they headed to Cleveland, OH to film their new music video, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Scars," with MonoBloc's Josh Apple and Andrew Sparks. Premiered on Revolver Magazine on April 13, 2017, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Scars" is a miniature horror version of their already theatrical presence in the metal community. "We wanted to have some blood in this one," says Raven.

After a brief rest, RAVEN BLACK toured through the Southern parts of the U.S. on their way to SXSW, where they played the Heart of Texas Rock Festival in March 2017, winning fans from across multiple genres at the iconic event. Raven says, "I am so proud of being able to share our METAL music with other fans of country, hip hop and pop genres. I was so surprised and happy to see them buying our music. It was fun and the only thing missing was the big mosh pit, LOL, although there was a small handful of metalheads represented this year at SXSW. "

After returning back home to Los Angeles, the band quickly prepared for their first headline run, The Hex O'Clock Tour, which kicked off in Guadalajara, Mexico at the Roadhouse Voodoo Bar on July 7, 2017. The Hex O'Clock Tour was a complete success and the band was able to visit so many new cities throughout the country, meeting fans, playing new venues, and sharing new stage props, a few new songs, and announcing their new album, 13, in early Spring 2018.

Ending their 2018 year, RAVEN BLACK went on tour with DEVILDRIVER and JINJER throughout the United States.

In Spring of 2019, RAVEN BLACK toured with CRADLE OF FILTH and ended the year with a two part US / Canada tour with STATIC-X, DEVILDRIVER, DOPE, AND WEDNESDAY-13through the Summer and Fall.

RAVEN BLACK was scheduled to tour with IN THIS MOMENT, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, and DED in the Spring of 2020, but the tour was postponed as a result of the pandemic. Instead, the band kept busy with their fans, "The Rejects," through constant engagement on social media, developing a support group, REJECTSHELP, to provide mental and emotional support for their fans who were struggling through the pandemic. They ended the year with a special 2020, limited edition Rejects Yearbook, which features all of the photo memories of their fans throughout 2019 and 2020, including traditional "favorites' and yearbook themes.Launching April 25th at Fulton 55 in Fresno, the SEX METAL CIRCUS TOUR 2023 travels through the West Coast and West Central US before winding through Texas and back into California, wrapping up May 14th at Jolenes in San Francisco.

Tour Dates:
04/25 @ Fulton 55 - Fresno, CA
04/27 @ Star Theater - Portland, OR
04/28 @ El Corazon - Seattle, WA
04/29 @ Cruisers - Post Falls, ID
05/01 @ Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT
05/03 @ Sunshine Studios - Colorado Springs, CO
05/04 @ The Wave - Wichita, KS
05/05 @ Big Rob’s - Dallas, TX
05/06 @ Scout Bar - Houston, TX
05/07 @ Deadhorse - San Angelo, TX
05/09 @ TBA
05/10 @ Holding Co. - San Diego, CA
05/11 @ Viper Room - Los Angeles, CA
05/12 @ Area 15 - Las Vegas, NV *
05/13 @ Harvelle's - Long Beach, CA *
05/14 @ Jolenes - San Francisco, CA *

* LITTLE MISS NASTY Only

Additional Tour, RSVP, & Ticketing Info

Straight from sold out residences in Las Vegas, LA and NYC, prepare for a sensually charged evening “off the leash” with the seductive global icons of dark performance art and rock and metal burlesque – Little Miss Nasty! It’ll be an electrifying spectacle of dancers, performers, and over-the-top visuals. Little Miss Nasty are the innovators and iconic pioneers of Rock and Metal Burlesque. The Little Miss Nasty live experience is a professionally choreographed production featuring some of the entertainment industry’s best dancers, aerialists, vocalists and contortionists. The show is full of over-the-top visuals and blazingly cool music from Korn, Slipknot, NIN, Rob Zombie, RATM, IC3PEAK and others along with surprises that leave jaws on the floor and memories fired up.

Little Miss Nasty delivers an overwhelmingly powerful experience that inspires and defies genre because Little Miss Nasty IS the genre. You have permission to be your Nasty, authentic self!

OBITUARY Release Spatial Audio Version of New Album, 'Dying of Everything'

OBITUARY

Release Spatial Audio Version

of New Album, 'Dying of Everything' 

North America Headline Tour Begins April 28th!

Announce the 'Barely-A-Live-Stream'

Happening April 22nd & 23rd

New Album 'Dying Of Everything' is Out Now!

“OBITUARY is a legendary band, and their latest record is one more reason why they deserve that legendary status.”

- Metal Injection

“'Dying of Everything' is as pure a death metal album as you’ll get in 2023 and that’s a good thing. Long live death and long live OBITUARY!”

- MetalSucks

“'Dying of Everything' wastes no time showing that OBITUARY are only working to further perfect their craft rather than change their formula.”

- Exclaim!

"OBITUARY once again show us how this death metal thing is done"

- Kerrang!

"Seethes with vital energy, possessing the spirit of a hungry new band and showcasing the skills of seasoned pros." - Revolver

"They're still one of the heaviest bands on the planet." - Blabbermouth

"An instant OBITUARY classic"

- Stereogum 

"Their live prowess and unwavering dedication to their fans made them one of the metal underground’s most respected bands."

- Decibel 

"OBITUARY's strongest album in 30 years"

- Metal Hammer UK

OBITUARY TOUR DATES: 

North America 2023

w/ immolation, Blood Incantation & Ingrown

Apr 28 Charlotte, NC The Underground

Apr 29 Jacksonville, NC Hooligans Music Hall

Apr 30 Richmond, VA Canal Club 

May 01 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage

May 02 Philadelphia, PA Brooklyn Bowl

May 04 New York, NY Irving Plaza

May 05 Boston, MA The Middle East

May 06 Montreal, QC Theatre Fairmount

May 07 Toronto, ON The Phoenix Concert Theatre

May 09 Chicago, IL Metro

May 10 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line

May 11 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room *

May 12 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre *

May 13 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex

May 15 Seattle, WA El Corazon

May 16 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre

May 18 Berkeley, CA UC Theatre

May 19 Los Angeles, CA The Fonda Theatre

May 20 Mesa, AZ Nile Theater

May 22 Austin, TX Mohawk

May 23 Dallas, TX Granada Theatre

May 24 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall

May 26 St. Louis, MO Red Flag

May 28 Louisville, KY The Mercury Ballroom

* No Immolation

Michael Ray Road Hones DIVE BARS & BROKEN HEARTS

Eustis, FL country singer Michael Ray grew up in the Sunshine State’s many dive bars, juke joints, honky tonks and the storied Sunshine Opry. For him, country music was the thing where people drinking after a long day, a tough break-up, a big win or just the need to get out of the house found their music mingled with neon, cigarette smoke, cold beer and enough heartache and high octane to siphon off whatever might be on your heart.
 
Coming from a family of working-class folks who know the meaning of “40 and OT,” there’s no faking how Ray gets his country on. After spending a few years as a teenager going to school, playing bars and splitting cable, he decided to chase a crazy dream to Nashville. The result was four No. 1s, including his most recent platinum, two-week chart-topper “Whiskey And Rain,” as well as a reputation as one of those artists who can hold down any stage, anywhere.
 
“There’s nowhere I’m more alive than playing to a roomful of people,” Ray explains. “To me, that’s where country music comes to life. I love being in the studio, putting a song into just the right instruments and frame. But if you want to really understand how a song works, go play it somewhere big enough to get loud, but small enough to feel the people.”
 
Having teamed with fellow force of Southern rock meets country Macon, Georgia’s Michael Knox, the pair have been bulking up Ray’s beer joint roots and streamlining his classic country song sense for what is becoming one of the most anticipated pieces of new music this spring Dives Bars & Broken Hearts. Culled from the way life puts you in places you never knew you were going to go, the six song EP creates a sense of how it feels to be a man, hold your own space and make your own way.
 
“When the songs are this strong, you know you’ve got something,” says the dark-headed musician with a laugh. “And when you were practically born playing this kind of music with your family, literally grew up in the bars and little roadside theaters, you can’t help yourself. It’s like a fast car, you wanna take it out and see how it handles. You know, playing new music in these kinds of places ain’t for the faint of heart; but when you’re not afraid, you bring songs this good, it’s amazing what happens.”
 
Under the radar, beyond the city limits, Ray has been playing several songs that are part of Dive Bars & Broken Hearts for the last few months. Currently dropping anywhere from three-to-five new songs into his set, he’s been amazed by the fan response to showcasing what has always been the sound in his mind.
 
Having enlisted the man behind 28 No. 1s, 50 million singles and 25 million albums sold, Ray drew on the best of what Knox brought out in 3x Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean, Hank Williams, Jr., Montgomery Gentry and Thomas Rhett. Knox understands the potency of making music for people who work hard, who hit the bars and forget what’s bothering them with straight up country on the jukebox or the bandstand.
 
“When you came up punching it out in bars, there’s a different kind of energy. Michael let me record with live players, sing about things I knew – and trusted that who I am is who all the people I’ve been playing for since I was a kid are, too. We kept finding songs that felt right for who I am, and we kept singing live and pulling the heart out of the songs. It’s been an amazing process. When we’ve been playing, you can feel the difference with the new stuff... so we’re now using the road to really dial in what Dive Bars & Broken Hearts is gonna be.”

Photo Credit : Connor Morss

Michael Ray 2023 Tour Dates

April 13           Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial                   Athens, OH
                         Auditorium    
April 14           Del Lago Resort & Casino – The Vine                      Waterloo, NY
April 16           Moo & Brew Festival                                                 Charlotte, NC
April 20           Cherokee Hotel & Casino West Siloam Springs        West Siloam Springs, OK
April 21           Haute Spot                                                                  Cedar Park, TX
April 22           The JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa                               Sonora, TX
April 25           Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center                      Huntsville, AL
April 26           Temecula Stampede                                                   Temecula, CA
April 27           Stoney’s Rockin Country                                           Las Vegas, NV
April 28           Clovis Rodeo                                                             Clovis, CA
April 30           Rolling Hills Casino & Resort*                                  Corning, CA
May 6              Key West Songwriters Festival                                  Key West, FL
May 19            Grizzly Rose                                                               Denver, CO
May 20            365 Sports Complex                                                   Inman, KS
May 26            Waterside Music Series*                                            Solomons, MD
June 1              Moonshine Beach                                                       San Diego, CA
June 3              San Bernadino County Fairgrounds                           Victorville, CA
June 4              Morongo Casino Resort and Spa                                Cabazon, CA
June 15            Barefoot Country Music Fest                                     Wildwood, NJ
June 17            B-93.7 Birthday Bash                                                 Comstock Park, MI
June 23            WYRK Toyota Taste of Country                               Buffalo, NY
June 24            Catskill Point                                                              Greendale, NY
June 30            Lazy Gators                                                                Lake Ozark, MO
July 1              Baldwin Golf Course                                                  Baldwin City, KS
July 15            Willow Tree Vineyard – Summer Sounds                 Ham Lake, MN
Aug. 9             Greene County Fair                                                    Waynesburg, PA
Aug. 26           Country In The Burg                                                  Cedarburg, WI
 
*with Dustin Lynch
 
About Michael Ray
Forged on the small stages of Florida’s rural communities, Michael Ray has created  an impressive foundation. Four No. 1 songs – RIAA Platinum-certified “Think a Little Less,” RIAA Platinum-certified “Whiskey And Rain,” RIAA Gold-certified “Kiss You in the Morning,” RIAA Gold-certified “One That Got Away” -- with over 1 billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents, and over 150 million YouTube views, he is a true country star who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry more than 65 times. Looking to expand his sound, Ray sought out CMA Album of the Year Award-winning producer Michael Knox. The pair have taken his brand of country to a new level for Dive Bars & Broken Hearts, Ray’s six song EP arriving June 23 via Warner Music Nashville. Currently on the road headlining shows through the summer, he’s taking his music where it matters: to the people. For more information, visit MichaelRayMusic.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @MichaelRayMusic and
Facebook.com/MusicMichaelRay.

Morgan Wallen’s ONE NIGHT AT A TIME Stadium Load-In Underway

MORGAN WALLEN ONE NIGHT AT A TIME WORLD TOUR
STADIUM LOAD-IN BEGINS
 
U.S. Leg Kicks-Off w/ Two Nights Beginning Friday, April 14 
at Milwaukee’s American Family Field 
On Heels of Rocking 90,653 Fans in New Zealand and Australia 
 
One Thing At A Time Reaches No. 1 on ARIA Charts, Earning Wallen 
His First Australian Chart Crown; Claims Fifth Straight Week 
Atop the Billboard 200 Chart

With a run of six sold-out shows solidifying his international foothold, Morgan Wallen kicked off his One Night At A Time World Tour on March 15 at New Zealand’s Spark Arena, leaving the New Zealand Herald proclaiming “the atmosphere was electric.” Wallen’s presence in Oceania was met with ecstatic fans screaming his name well before the first verse, as he traversed them through a 26-song setlist opening with his first career No. 1, “Up Down,” before diving into new music off his recently released third studio album, One Thing At A Time (Big Loud/Mercury/Republic) – which reached No. 1 on the New Zealand Top 40 Albums chart following the show.
 
With additional stops at CMC Rocks in Ipswich, QLD; two shows at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney NSW; and two back-to-back nights at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, VIC; Wallen gave 90,653 fans abroad a first glimpse of his massive tour which will span a total of 65 shows and 30 stadium-plays this year. The milestone kickoff was met with another first for Wallen – as One Thing At A Time landed atop the ARIA charts, earning the superstar his first Australian chart crown.
 
One Thing At A Time arrived March 3 as Spotify’s largest streaming debut of any genre in 2023 and the most streamed country album in a single day by a male artist, instantly claiming the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, where it has remained for five consecutive weeks and counting. 
 
Hailed by New York Times as a "hit-stuffed streaming blockbuster,” the album broke multiple records upon its release, as Wallen surpassed Drake to become the artist with the most songs simultaneously charting on the Billboard Hot 100, with all 36 songs atop the chart. The streaming success of the album once again launched Wallen to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Artist 100 all-genre chart for his 11th career week, becoming the only core country artist to simultaneously rule the Artist 100, Hot 100 & Billboard 200 charts.
 
One Thing At A Time has already yielded two No. 1 hits with 10-week No. 1 “You Proof” – the longest No. 1 in Country radio history – and “Thought You Should Know,” which remained at the top of country airplay charts for three consecutive weeks. Current singles “One Thing At A Time” and “Last Night” remain in the top-20-and-climbing on country radio, while “Last Night” continues to see success on pop charts, becoming Wallen’s first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre chart. Internationally, the album continues to soar, as it reaches its fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, with “Last Night” sitting at No. 1 on the Canadian Top 200 Songs chart.
 
Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour is produced by Live Nation in North America/United Kingdom and Frontier Touring for Australia/New Zealand. It kicked off overseas March 15-25 with shows in New Zealand and Australia with HARDY, and is set to continue stateside beginning April 14 at Milwaukee’s American Family Field with HARDY; hitting New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Boston’s Fenway Park with Parker McCollum. The tour will return overseas this fall with stops in Canada before heading to The O2 in London on Dec. 3. ERNEST and Bailey Zimmerman will support across U.S. and international dates.

Morgan Wallen at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on March 22, 2023 | Photo Credit: Tanner Gallagher

Morgan Wallen 2023 U.S. Tour Dates:
Fri, April 14          Milwaukee, WI                 American Family Field*#  
Sat, April 15         Milwaukee, WI                 American Family Field*#
Thurs, April 20     Louisville, KY                  KFC Yum! Center
Sat, April 22         Oxford, MS                       Vaught-Hemingway Stadium*#
Sun, April 23        Oxford, MS                       Vaught-Hemingway Stadium*+
Thurs, April 27     Grand Rapids, MI             Van Andel Arena
Fri, April 28          Moline, IL                         Vibrant Arena
Sat, April 29         Lincoln, NE                       Pinnacle Bank Arena
Thurs, May 4        Jacksonville, FL                VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Fri, May 5             West Palm Beach, FL        iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat, May 6             Tampa, FL                         MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thurs, May 18       Hershey, PA                      Hersheypark Stadium*
Fri, May 19            East Rutherford, NJ          MetLife Stadium*$  
Sat, May 20           East Rutherford, NJ          MetLife Stadium*$
Wed, May 24         Austin, TX                        Moody Center
Fri, May 26            Houston, TX                     Minute Maid Park*#
Thurs, June 1         Atlanta, GA                      Truist Park*$  
Fri, June 2              Atlanta, GA                      Truist Park*$
Sat, June 3              Panama City Beach, FL   Gulf Coast Jam^
Thurs, June 8          Virginia Beach, VA         Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Fri, June 9              Virginia Beach, VA          Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sat, June 10            Myrtle Beach, SC            Carolina Country Music Fest^
Wed, June 14          Pittsburgh, PA                 PNC Park*&  
Thurs, June 15        Pittsburgh, PA                 PNC Park*#
Sat, June 17            Philadelphia, PA              Citizens Bank Park*#
Thurs, June 22        Chicago, IL                     Wrigley Field*#  
Fri, June 23            Chicago, IL                      Wrigley Field*$
Thurs, June 29       Detroit, MI                       Ford Field*#  
Fri, June 30            Detroit, MI                       Ford Field*#
Thurs, July 6          St. Louis, MO                  Busch Stadium*$  
Fri, July 7              St. Louis, MO                   Busch Stadium*$
Fri, July 14            San Diego, CA                 Petco Park*#  
Sat, July 15           San Diego, CA                 Petco Park*#
Wed, July 19         Phoenix, AZ                    Chase Field*#  
Thurs, July 20       Phoenix, AZ                    Chase Field*#
Sat, July 22           Los Angeles, CA             SoFi Stadium*#
Thurs, Aug 3         Detroit Lakes, MN          WE Fest^
Fri, Aug 11            Columbus, OH                Ohio Stadium*%
Sat, Aug 12            Columbus, OH                Ohio Stadium*#
Wed, Aug 16          Boston, MA                    Fenway Park*#
Thurs, Aug 17       Boston, MA                     Fenway Park*# 
Fri, Aug 18            Boston, MA                     Fenway Park*$
Sat, Sept 2             Washington, DC              FedEx Field*$
Sat, Oct 7              Tacoma, WA                    Tacoma Dome

 ABOUT MORGAN WALLEN
Hailed by Billboard for making “his superstar arrival as a touring artist” in 2022, Morgan Wallen recently wrapped his 55-show Dangerous Tour with his first headlining stadium show at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX, which saw him shatter attendance records previously held by Elton John and Lady Gaga. Now, the CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee who had record-setting shows in 30 venues across the country - with the only country tour nominated for Pollstar’s Major Tour of the Year – is embarking on a massive world tour in 2023. Spanning 30 stadium-plays across 5 countries and 3 continents, plus arenas, amphitheaters and festivals, Wallen’s 65-show 2023 One Night At A Time World Tour will deliver the man The New Yorker dubbed as “the most wanted man in country” to fans worldwide.
 
With over 18.2 billion on-demand streams and eight chart-toppers at Country radio, the East Tennessean’s latest hit “Thought You Should Know,” cowritten with Nicolle Galyon and Miranda Lambert, remained at No. for three consecutive weeks. Recent breakout hit “You Proof” became his fastest climbing single to-date, reaching No. 1 after just 14 weeks and remaining at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a record-breaking ten non-consecutive weeks. Current singles “One Thing At A Time” and “Last Night” remain top-20-and-counting on country airplay charts, as “Last Night” becomes Wallen’s first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. On the heels of the unparalleled success of his 4x platinum, ACM Album of the Year, Dangerous: The Double Album (Big Loud/Mercury/Republic Records) – which topped 2021's all-genre Billboard 200 Albums year-end chart and notched historical chart status as Billboard’s longest running Top 10 album in history for a solo artist (with 113 total weeks spent in the Top 10, eclipsing Adele’s 21 and Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA), Wallen’s 36-song deeply personal third studio album, One Thing At A Time, is available now, where it remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts for its fifth consecutive week. With ten career weeks atop the Billboard Artist 100 all-genre charts, $3 from every U.S. ticket sold for the One Night At A Time World Tour will benefit the Morgan Wallen Foundation.