The Metal Injection Festival Announces Daily Set Times

DAY 1 TICKETS

DAY 2 TICKETS

The moment fans have been waiting for is here; The Metal Injection Festival is now revealing the daily set times for its inaugural event! The festival will take over Orange County, CA this weekend, September 16-17, across two iconic venues - The Observatory and House of Blues Anaheim. The stacked and diverse lineup is a melting pot of genres, inclusive to both legendary bands as well as emerging and underground artists worth discovering. The full schedule can be found below!

Saturday, September 16 @ The Observatory

$35 Ticket [On Sale Now]

10:30 P.M. || Max & Iggor Cavalera (Performing a special Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastationset)

9:00 P.M. || Exhumed

7:45 P.M. || Incite

6:30 P.M. || Fueled By Fire 

5:30 P.M. || Dead Heat

Sunday, September 17 @ House of Blues Anaheim

$50 Ticket [On Sale Now]

MAINSTAGE:

10:00 P.M. || Testament

8:30 P.M. || Machine Head

7:10 P.M. || Fear Factory - (Performing a special Demanufacture & Obsolete set)

5:55 P.M. || Spirit Adrift

4:40 P.M. || Exmortus

3:30 P.M. || Agriculture

SECOND STAGE:

7:50 P.M. || Kyng

6:30 P.M. || Contracult Collective

5:20 P.M. || Upon Stone

4:00 P.M. || Thrown Into Exile

Tickets for day one are now on sale HERE while day two tickets are available HERE.

ICYMI:

Ecstatic black metal outfit Agriculture has been added to the lineup in place of Xibalba, who can no longer make it due to unforeseen circumstances.

To further spice up the festivities, Metal Injection will be hosting an official after party on the first night of performances! Featuring a rockin' set of heavy metal classics by DJ Painkiller Kim, the rager will take place on September 16 at The Constellation Room (The Observatory) and is FREE for all to attend for festival ticket holders!

Metal Injection recently shared a specially curated playlist to pump up fans ahead of this spectacular event! Featuring music from each band on the lineup, the playlists can now be heard via Apple Music and Spotify.

"I've always dreamed of having my own festival as a kid, I mean what metal head hasn't!?" Explains Metal Injection founder and company director Frank Godla. "I even wrote it down on a future goal plan for Metal Injection in the early days. When my Slay At Home virtual fest really took off during the pandemic, and reached communities in over 60 countries, it suddenly seemed possible, even overdue.

"Today, I bring you the first ever Metal Injection Festival. Two days days of killer bands ranging from thrash, death, industrial, hardcore, and more from legendary names to the ones worth discovering. We'll also have some really sweet giveaways, a learning area for amazing causes I believe in, and special setlists including the legendary Max & Iggor Cavalera performing Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation records in entirety, and Fear Factory celebrating their game changing Demanufacture and 25th anniversary of Obsolete with us!

"Every new endeavor has to start somewhere, and I couldn't be more stoked to have this group of amazing bands be part of MI history!"

To further commemorate this exceptional event, Metal Injection is now sharing a special video announcement, which can be found below.

Sponsored by Metal Blade Records, Nuclear Blast, Century Media, Thunderflix and ESP Guitars, the face-melting program will also have a learning booth in support of two very important causes, MusiCares and Suicide Prevention. This initiative will help educate attendees on mental health awareness and related resources for fans and musicians in need.

That's not all! Courtesy of ESP Guitars, Metal Injection will be raffling off a pair of ESP axes signed by each headliner. Night one's guitar will be signed by Max Cavalera while night two's prize will be signed by Alex Skolnick.

Keep those horns high and mighty and stay tuned for more info!

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Invent Animate Share "Heavener" Video

Progressive metalcore head-turners INVENT ANIMATE — vocalist Marcus Vik, guitarists Keaton Goldwire and Trey Celaya, drummer Brody Smith, and bassist Caleb Sherraden — released their head-turning fourth album HEAVENER earlier this year via UNFD. Get it here.

Today, they have shared the visually arresting video for the title track, which does not appear on the original release. The video demands multiple viewings, as it is full of fast-moving, somewhat blurred visuals — offering up a different perspective every time you watch it.

 This song has beautiful, shimmering qualities, which show off the band's deftness with dynamics. It was written as a continuation of the album Heavener, with the intention to encompass the entire feeling of the album. 

Watch it below.

"In a time of internal panic, having a person that constantly reminds you that they have a place of home, can be crucial when trying to bring someone down to earth again," states Vik. "The song 'Heavener' is about reassurance, it's about trying to convince your closest person that you see and hear them in their internal and helpless drift.  A lot of love and pain goes into the work of showing the one closest to you that only they can create their own internal heaven, as they are their own 'Heavener.'"
 
 Goldwire furthers, "We actually had a few 'B sides' sitting around but we're really stubborn in thinking that the next thing we write will always be better than the thing before. Caleb had the idea to make a song titled 'Heavener' after the record was done and I got to work trying to make a song that seemed like it encompassed the feeling of the album as a whole. Going into the lyrics, Marcus, too, wrote a song that defined Heavener for him, since it's not necessarily one idea or thing. We wanted to try our best to wrap everything up into one song as a sort of 'end credits,' so to speak."

The band will return the road in September on a Fall 2023 headline run. Void of Vision, thrown, and Aviana will serve as support. The tour kicks off at House of Blues in Dallas on September 22 and runs through October 23 in Phoenix. All dates are below.
 
VIP packages are available here.

INVENT ANIMATE ON TOUR:
WITH VOID OF VISION, THROWN, + AVIANA:
9/22—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
9/23—San Antonio, TX—The Rock Box 
9/24—Houston, TX—Studio at Warehouse Live 
9/26—West Palm Beach, FL—Respectable Street 
9/27—Winter Park, FL—The Conduit 
9/28—Atlanta, GA—The Masquerade (Purgatory) 
9/29—Nashville, TN—The End 
9/30—Greensboro, NC—Hangar 1819 
10/1—Baltimore, MD—Baltimore Soundstage 
10/2—Philadelphia, PA—Warehouse on Watts 
10/3—Brooklyn, NY—The Brooklyn Monarch 
10/4—Hartford, CT—Webster Underground 
10/6—Montreal, QC—Fairmount Theatre 
10/7—Toronto, ON—Velvet Underground 
10/8—Horseheads, NY—The L 
10/9—Lakewood, OH—The Foundry 
10/10—Ferndale, MI—The Loving Touch 
10/11—Chicago, IL—Cobra Lounge 
10/13—Denver, CO—Marquis Theatre 
10/14—Salt Lake City, UT—Kilby Court 
10/16—Portland, OR—Star Theatre 
10/17—Vancouver, BC—Rickshaw Theatre
10/18—Seattle, WA—The Funhouse 
10/20—Cupertino, CA—The X Bar 
10/21—Fresno, CA—Full Circle Brewery 
10/22—Anaheim, CA—Chain Reaction 
10/23—Phoenix, AZ—The Rebel Lounge
 
LISTEN TO INVENT ANIMATE:
"Shade Astray"
"Without A Whisper"
"Immolation of Night" 
"Elysium" 

Of Virtue Share New Video "True Colors"

Michigan's Of Virtue have released the video for new single "True Colors," the latest track off their upcoming album Omen, out September 29 via Arising Empire. 

Watch the video below.

Stream and download the song here.

Guitar and vocalist Damon Tate comments, "The wise Maya Angelou said, 'When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.' This is also true of drug addiction. This disease can wear many faces and often times, we choose to ignore the obvious red flags that are right in front of us. Because of our own struggles, insecurities or reasons for wanting to drown out the pain, we allow these things to have agency over our actions and our way of life, contributing to the vicious cycle that is so hard to break. It can be easy to blame the vice or behaviors for the misery that is brought in our lives. 'True Colors' is also indicative of another hard truth: What you consume, what/who you believe you are...can become your new reality and 'true' self."

Omen will be available in limited colored vinyl and CD, along with unique merch options at the Arising Empire online shop, Impericon, and band shop. Pre-order Omen here.

OF VIRTUE TOUR DATES:
9/23 — Chicago, IL ‚ Cobra Lounge
9/24 — Fargo, ND — Rock The Rails (w/ Atreyu & Catch Your Breath)
9/26 — Wichita, KS — Temple Live *
9/27 — Kansas City, MO — Vivo Live *
9/28 — Des Moines, IA — Lefty's
9/29 — Sioux Falls, SD — Bigs Bar
9/30 — Pierz, MN — Silver Bullet Bar (94 Rocks “End Of Summer Bash”) 
10/1 — Madison, WI — The Annex
*SUPPORT FROM DIVIDE THE FALL + REDDSTAR

Of Virtue combinse an eclectic taste for the melodic, catchy, and ethereal with a foundation seeping with  brooding, thick guitars, thanks to guitarists Damon Tate and Mike Valadez, along with a penchant for multi-faceted vocal tonalities shared by vocalists Tyler Ennis and Damon Tate. All of this is brought together by the monstrous rhythm section featuring Ryan Trinh on drums. With this lineup at their disposal, Of Virtue have cemented themselves a diverse and engaging act, drawing influence from all types and styles of music to create something their own. With, Omen, on the way they have even further expanded on what makes them who they are, and by doing so they bring a warning — tread lightly and base today on yesterday or you may not get to tomorrow.
      
   OF VIRTUE ARE:     
Tyler Ennis | Vocals
Damon Tate | Guitar + Vocals
Michael Valadez | Guitar
Ryan Trinh | Drums

“Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: Celebrating A Rough Masterpiece” to Air in Early 2024, "Recording Live from Analog" Taping Set for Sept. 19

Fans of Bruce Springsteen and lovers of Americana music are in for a treat as his acclaimed 1982 album comes to life with the taping of “Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: Celebrating A Rough Masterpiece” on September 19 at Analog at the Hutton Hotel during Nashville’s annual AMERICANAFEST. The special program will be part of the “Recorded Live from Analog” series, debuting in early 2024 and made possible with support by Heaven’s Door.
 
This unique musical experience hosted by Warren Zanes, the acclaimed author of “Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska,” will pay homage to one of the most iconic albums in American music history with performances by Emmylou Harris, Noah Kahan, Lyle Lovett, The Lumineers and Lucinda Williams. A four-piece house band led by musical director Daniel Tashian and a stage production designed to reflect the gritty, Americana essence of Springsteen’s Nebraska album will add to the timelessness of the songs as Zanes contextualizes each performance in a meaningful way.
 
Nebraska became a legendary release, mysterious and powerful, for generations of music makers. In a conversation with Zanes, Springsteen said that he feels “Nebraska still may be my best,” but he also described it to Zanes as “an accident start to finish.”
 
“The story of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska recording is one of American music's very best,” reflects Zanes, who will also conduct a book signing following the show. “To be able to tell that story with these artists supplying the music? This night will be among the highlights of my creative life.”
 
“Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: Celebrating a Rough Masterpiece” is produced by iMaggination, Inc.
 
Limited tickets to the taping are available to AMERICANAFEST pass holders through the AMERICANAFEST app.

About AMERICANAFEST:
The 23rd annual AMERICANAFEST will take place September 19-23, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn., once again bringing together music industry professionals and fans alike for five days of discovery, insight and connections. AMERICANAFEST showcases hundreds of artists and bands throughout many notable venues in Nashville, Tenn. The destination event also features a first-rate industry conference, bringing together the top tier of the music business to discuss current industry topics and issues. Musical festivities are kicked off by the critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards, which celebrates luminaries and welcomes the next generation of trailblazers while offering one-of-a-kind performance pairings at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. For more information, please visit www.americanamusic.org.

THE LION'S DAUGHTER Premieres Unnerving Music Video for New Song, "End Credits," via The Circle Pit

St. Louis horror metal outfit The Lion's Daughter has teamed up with The Circle Pit to premiere the utterly disturbing new music video for the haunting new single, "End Credits." The clip, which was created by Jakov Burov and is not for the faint of heart, can be found at THIS LOCATION.

"End Credits" is taken from the band's upcoming full-length, 'Bath House,' which is on October 13, 2023 as an independent entity!

The Lion's Daughter frontman Rick Giordano comments, "'End Credits' is about the horror of grief. It's a song that I never thought our band would have the guts to pull off, and it's quickly become my favorite on the album. Jakov Burov's animation is a perfect visual companion to leave you feeling broken beyond repair."

In addition, The Lion's Daughter will be performing live later this year! On October 13, the band will have a special Friday the 13th album release party in its hometown of St. Louis, MO. Then, the band will hit Black Circle Brewing in Indianapolis, IN on 11/11 for another rager! The full itinerary can be found below with more dates TBA!

ICYMI: The Lion's Daughter recently debuted a "Gremlins" inspired music video for the crushing single, "Maximize Terror," which can be found HERE.

'Bath House' is now available for pre-sales HERE.

The Lion's Daughter Live Dates (U.S.):

10/13: St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag (Album Release Show)

11/11: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Brewing

Photo by: Chris Bauer

“What we did see… was something altogether different, and immeasurably more hideous and detestable. It was the utter, objective embodiment of the fantastic novelist’s ‘thing that should not be.’” - H.P. Lovecraft, “At The Mountains of Madness”

Some creations are designed to elicit nightmares, evoking unspeakable terrors that are meant to shock, terrify, and mesmerize the masses. Since the release of its first full-length in 2012, The Lion’s Daughter has consistently put forth music that is just as disturbing as it is enticing, making a name for itself as a dark force among its musical contemporaries. And much like an eldritch horror, the band is constantly shape shifting like a Shoggoth, capable of fitting into many different musical spaces, while at the same time, fitting into no earthly dimensions just as an ancient alien rising up from centuries of arctic slumber with a mission to destroy and conquer.

And much like the Shoggoth, The Lion’s Daughter have defied all gods and masters, releasing its latest opus as an independent entity, breaking away from the corporate confines of a label. ‘Bath House’ is another generically unclassified masterpiece from the St. Louis horror quartet, pulling elements from everything from Faith No More to Godflesh to Samhain, creating a sound that’s way ahead of its time and yet certain to grab the listener by the throat.

“Saying that this album was influenced by everything-that-I’ve-ever-liked-ever isn’t a very good answer, but it’s an accurate one,” explains frontman Rick Giordano on the band’s unique sound. “I turned the left side of my brain off completely and let a lifetime of soaking up great art just come to the surface naturally. There are bits of all the things I love in there… from old Metallica to film scores to industrial and whatever else, but I think these things have melded together in a way that is cohesive and not just nonsensical genre-hopping. There are clean vocals and guitar solos, a lot of things that we’ve never tried before. It really feels like you uploaded my entire record collection to a hard drive and had an AI create an album based on that.”

As the music itself on ‘Bath House’ is a representation of Giordano’s musical palette, the lyrics are perhaps the darkest and most vulnerable of his career. The band strays away from fantasy on this record and instead, gets raw and relatable. “It’s all really ugly shit,” he says of the new album’s themes. “Which, for our band, is not shocking at all. But this time around, it’s all much more personal to me, which makes it a bit difficult and uncomfortable to talk about. I wasn’t in a great place while writing this record. Grief, fear, jealousy, and general devastation can be found all over this thing. That wasn’t my intention exactly, but like the music, I let the lyrics kind of write themselves without letting logic or reason interfere.”

To further illustrate the darkness that dwells within ‘Bath House,’ The Lion’s Daughter commissioned a perverse and unnerving image from UK artist Daniel Peacock for the album cover. The image not only works well in cohesion with the record, but also symbolizes that while ‘Bath House’ still very much carries the band’s signature sound, it still isn’t exactly what fans might expect. Giordano explains, “Our previous two album covers featured masked characters. I wanted to see what happens when you take the mask off. This record isn’t shrouded in mystery the same way the previous couple have been. It’s much more of an in your face kind of attack, and I felt the artwork should represent that. This horrible creature looks dangerous and frightening, but is also clearly in pain and also afraid. It’s the perfect image to represent whatever the fuck ugly thing lives in my head. On this record it is no longer hiding behind a mask… it is loose and it’s right outside your fucking house.”

As the St. Louis horror masters set forth on a new trajectory, the former trio has also added Black Fast guitarist Aaron Akin to the lineup, creating a sound that’s more intense and grand. “Aaron was the guitarist and vocalist of a band called Black Fast. They were hands down the best metal band to come out of St. Louis in decades. Once they disbanded, it was a no-brainer to try and get the guy who fronted my favorite local band to be in my band. Why wouldn’t I? Plus, as anyone who knows Aaron will tell you, he’s an all around great guy,” explains Giordano on how this new union came about.

And as a new union has been formed, former binds have been severed as The Lion’s Daughter is no longer tied to a label, doing this record fully independently for the first time in its career and taking full and total control. “It’s just nice to have 100% control over everything again,” Giordano says of the band’s new freedom. “That was the whole intention when we started this band years ago. We lost sight of that for a while. No disrespect intended towards anyone, but this band has always been pretty anti-music industry and anti-bullshit.”

Despite so many changes, The Lion’s Daughter is still the same band that cult followers have come to worship, but with everything cranked up to 11. With heavier music, a fuller sound, and darker themes, the band is maximizing terror with its monstrous brand of debauchery and unspeakable perversions. Unpleasant dreams…

Recording Lineup:

Rick Giordano - vocals, guitars, bass, synths

Erik Ramsier - drums

Scott Fogelbach - additional vocals on tracks 2, 7, 8

Live Lineup:

Rick Giordano - guitar and vocals

Scott Fogelbach - bass and vocals

Aaron Akin - guitar

Erik Ramsier - drums

Guest Musicians:

Sarah Vie - violin and vocals on tracks 2, 4, 7, 9

Recording Studio:

Encapsulated Studios

Producer // Sound Engineer // Mixing // Mastering:

Gabe Usery

Cover Artist:

Dan Peacock

Photographer:

Chris Bauer

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Iodine Releasing Classic, Out of Print Record From Garrison Now Available for The First Time In Over 20 Years

Garrison were born in Boston during the heyday of the prolific late '90s post-hardcore scene.

Their cohort featured heavy hitters like Piebald, Cave In, and Converge. Following in the footsteps of bands like Quicksand, Drive Like Jehu, and Texas is the Reason, Garrison drew from many influences to create a hyper-melodic sound that ranged from hardcore to emo — all without fitting neatly into any genre. They executed a complex and unique sound, seamlessly combining technical guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and heavy breakdowns in a way that few bands were able to achieve.

Garrison toured relentlessly, playing regularly alongside iconic bands of the era such as The Get Up Kids, Hot Water Music, Taking Back Sunday, and New Found Glory. Shortly after forming, the band found themselves signed to Revelation Records where they released their debut LP A Mile in Cold Water. The record was well received among fans and critics and made a place for itself as a notable release for the post-hardcore movement. The album opens with "After the Fight," which immediately hooks you with its melody, fast tempo, and emotional breakdowns, highlighting the band's hardcore roots and complex style. The LP rises with heavier post-hardcore moments, such as "The Dumbest Angel," and falls with several softer emo ballads, most notably on the somber closer "Favorite Goodbye Fuck."

Though Garrison went on to release numerous albums on Revelation Records and Iodine Recordings, A Mile in Cold Water remained their most significant and important release. While Garrison never broke in the same way that many of their peers did, this record clearly paved the way forward for many bands that followed in the post-hardcore and emo scenes.

Produced by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at God City Studio in 2001, Ballou returned in 2023 to completely remix the album to really make these songs shine the way they always intended to sound. Remastered by Jack Shirley (Quicksand, Joyce Manor) at The Atomic Garden. The album is being presented in a special gatefold jacket and features elements of the original art, and new artwork from Dan McCarthy.

The album is available for the first time in 20 years via Iodine Recordings on October 27. Get it here.

Listen to "The Dumbest Angel" here.

Garrison's original lineup will appear at The Middle East Downstairs in Boston on October 6 with Orange Island. They are also slated to play The Fest in Florida, as well.

Tesla's Las Vegas Residency Continues this September/October!

Due to overwhelming demand and following a sold-out 5 day stint, legendary rockers TESLA have added five additional shows to their highly-anticipated TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Celebrating their 36 years of entertaining rock audiences around the world, TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency will add five additional dates, beginning with Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

During their exclusive residency, TESLA will touch all sides of their unique discography including the heavier edge of electric songs like “Modern Day Cowboy,” “Hang Tough,” and “Edison’s Medicine,” as well as their acoustic driven songs such as “Signs” and “Love Song” (two Top 10 Billboard charting hits).

“We are very excited to be able to perform consecutive nights residing at the same venue because we plan to dig into our catalog and change up our set lists for each show,” said Frank Hannon, TESLA lead guitarist. “This will make it interesting for our loyal fans who will attend in the spectacular city of Las Vegas!”

“We, in TESLA, are very excited to be doing our very first ever residency in Las Vegas, of all places, where Elvis did his residency,” said Brian Wheat, TESLA bassist. “We look forward to bringing the legacy of TESLA’S music to you all!”

Tickets for TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas start at $59.50 plus applicable fees. Tickets are available by visiting https://www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas, MandalayBay.com, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 702-632-7600.

The band has also revealed more headline dates for 2023. (Dates below).

TESLA 2023/2024 Tour Dates:

9.29 Las Vegas , NV House of Blues

9.30 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

10.4 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

10.6 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

10.7 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

10.10 Perry, GA Georgia National Fair

11.3 Lincoln City, OR Chinook Winds Casino

11.4 Lincoln City, OR Chinook Winds Casino

1.16 Tampa, FL Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center

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

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

TESLA has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in the post-grunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive, but thrive. TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.

TESLA Band Members:
Vocals: Jeff Keith
Guitar: Frank Hannon
Guitar: Dave Rude
Bass: Brian Wheat

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Saliva's 'Revelation' Album Now Available! Watch Their New Video for 'Come Back Stronger'

Saliva's highly anticipated new album, Revelation, has officially dropped and is now available for streaming on all major platforms! If you're a fan of hard-hitting rock music, you won't want to miss this.

Stream/Buy Revelation here: https://orcd.co/salivarevelation

“We started working on this record in 2020 During the pandemic shutdown. I felt like we had to get outside of the box with this one. I’ve been sober almost 5 years now and there are many songs on this record that are a reflection of it. I just wanted to connect with the listener and pull them into what I was dealing with but also shed some light on overcoming personal adversity. With the passing of Wayne in March, I felt lost. Where do I go? I knew We had this record we were all stoked about. Waynes influence is all over these songs and in my opinion his playing on this album is next level. It’s the only right thing to do to honor him and all our hard work and release it. I just want to share with the world what we have worked on the last 3 plus years,”says Bobby Amaru.

Even more exciting news: Saliva is currently on the road as part of the SNAFU Le Tour 2023, sharing the stage with powerhouse bands like Drowning Pool, Adelitas Way, and Any Given Sin. The tour will be filled with electrifying performances and incredible energy.

Saliva recently unveiled the official music video for their new song, "Come Back Stronger," on September 8th.

"The video was filmed on March 16, 2023. Wayne Swinny passed away five days later. We never knew it would be his last."

WATCH Saliva - COME BACK STRONGER [Official Music Video]:

Stream "Come Back Stronger": https://orcd.co/comebackstronger

Saliva has been making waves on the charts recently, with their last single "High on Me" climbing its way into the Top 20 on both Mediabase and Billboard charts. Their music continues to resonate with fans and gain recognition in the industry.

Drowning Pool is reuniting with singer Ryan McCombs, this will mark their first tour back together.

"I’m excited as hell to be rocking out with Ryan McCombs back at the helm with us in Drowning Pool and touring together again with our brothers in Saliva! We hit it off as friends right out of the gate playing our first show together at WrestleMania 18 in 2002, and with Ryan on Ozzfest 2002. We’ve all had so many great festival shows and tours together throughout the years. Looking forward to sharing the stage once again with Saliva, having Ryan McCombs back with us in Drowning Pool, forever celebrating the memory of Dave Williams and Wayne Swinny, making new insane tour memories and kickass shows across the country. Can’t wait to perform and hang out with all of our friends and family at the rock shows! C’mon out and have a great time with us!" says Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce.

Ryan McCombs adds, "Drowning Pool and Saliva are two bands that not only have a rich history of their own but they’re two bands that have a great history of sharing the road together. This being my first extended run of dates back with my Drowning Pool family,I am horns-up and hells-to-the-yes that it’s also with Saliva! People that I respect as musicians and performing artists as well as real human beings that I consider friends.. Along with all that, having both Adelitas Way and Any Given Sin is a surefire recipe for a killer night, every night. From the first note to the last."

Adelitas Way will be releasing a new hard rock single “Power” on September 15, 2023. Pre-Save the single HERE

“We are ready to put on locked in, high energy performances for the fans, and excited to have fun on the road with our friends in Any Given sin, Saliva, and Drowning pool, this is going to be great!” says Rick Dejesus, vocalist of Adelitas Way.

Each band will be conducting their own on-site VIP prior to doors. These VIPs will be sold on a separate platform and WILL NOT include a ticket to the show. All VIPs will need to purchase a show ticket for entrance.

SNAFU Le Tour 2023 Dates:

9/12/23 – Boston, MA - Big Night Live
9/13/23 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
9/15/23 - Manchester, NH - Angel City Music Hall Bar
9/16/23 - East Durham, NY - Blackthorne Resort
9/17/23 - Horseheads, NY - The L
9/19/23 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live!
9/20/23 – Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
9/21/23 – Pittsburgh, PA - Jergels
9/22/23 - Columbus, OH – Shake The Ground Fest 2
9/23/23 - Ashland, KY - Paramount Arts Center
9/24/23 - Ft. Wayne, IN - Piere's
9/25/23 – Wyandotte, MI - District 142
9/27/23 – Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
9/28/23 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
9/29/23 – Lansing, MI - Grewel Hall
9/30/23 - Ringle, WI - Q and Z Expo Center *
10/1/23 - Paxton, IL - The Cadillac
10/3/23 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
10/5/23 - Hays, KS - Fox Theatre
10/6/23 - CO Springs, CO - Sunshine Studios
10/7/23 – Denver, CO - Wild Goose
10/9/23 – Roswell, NM - Liberty Inc.
10/11/23 – Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas - The Industrial Sound
10/12/23 – Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre
10/13/23 – Tucson, AZ – Encore
10/15/23 – Odessa, TX – Dos Amigos
10/18/23 - Chickasha, OK - Legends
10/19/23 - Kyle, TX - Railhouse Bar
10/20/23 – Houston, TX - Rise Rooftop
10/21/23 – Dallas, TX - Glass Cactus
10/22/23 - Jefferson, LA - Southport Music Hall
10/25/23 - Myrtle Beach, SC - Suck Bang Blow
10/26/23 - Fernandina Beach, FL - Sadler Ranch
10/27/23 - Cocoa Beach, FL - Area 142

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WITHERED Announce Tour w/ Goatwhore

WITHERED are quietly chiseling away at a new album. In the meantime, the blackened death metal band are hitting the road with fellow Southern iconoclasts Goatwhore, along with blackened punks Spiter.

The tour starts this November in Arkansas. The bands will then tear through the Midwest and Northeast before barreling back down South. After a show in Withered's hometown of Atlanta and a stop in South Carolina, the tour will wrap up with three shows across Florida.

"It's been a decade since we've shared the road with GoatWhore", says Withered vocalist and guitarist Mike Thompson. "Ever since Sammy handed me their demo in '99, I've had a lot of affection for those guys. We've shared countless good times over all these years and revel in the heaviest of riffs together. Honored to get to do it every night. Spiter is going to be the putrid icing on the cake so, be warned, the crowds won't stand a chance."

Tickets for all dates: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Witheredtour

Dates
November 3 Little Rock, AR @ Revolution Music Room [TICKETS]
November 4 Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Brewing [TICKETS]
November 5 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club [TICKETS]
November 7 Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig [TICKETS]
November 8 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop [TICKETS]
November 9 Syracuse, NY @ Song and Dance [TICKETS]
November 10 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom [TICKETS]
November 11 Manchester, NH @ Angel City Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 12 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz [TICKETS]
November 14 Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus [TICKETS]
November 15 Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet Brewing [TICKETS]
November 16 Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery [TICKETS]
November 17 Huntington, WV @ The Loud [TICKETS]
November 18 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 [TICKETS]
November 19 Asheville, NC @ Asheville Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 20 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern [TICKETS]
November 21 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl [TICKETS]
November 24 Orlando, FL @ Conduit [TICKETS]
November 25 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum [TICKETS]
November 26 Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar [TICKETS]

Withered are playing songs off 'Verloren'. Their most recent album returns to the band's doomier impulses, while exploring how trauma affects our ability to love. Order it HERE.  

From its inception, WITHERED have been an outlier. The band are a perplexing charge of extremity that the metal scene still hasn't put its finger on. 

"We're definitely a band for metal nerds", says guitarist Mike Thompson, who also handles the vocals. 

Originally formed in 2003 by Thompson and ex-guitarist/vocalist Chris Freeman, WITHERED set out to re-write black, doom and death metal mores. After 18 years and five albums, WITHERED have achieved that goal by refusing to call any one subgenre home. The band has toured with Mastodon, High on Fire, Mayhem, 1349 and Danzig. You never know what kind of mystery WITHERED are going to uncork live. Sometimes, it's a DIY kick in the gut. Other times, it's a stage soaked in bloody red and searing white lights.      

'Verloren' is WITHERED's most daring and iconoclastic offering yet. This album harkens back to the band's funeral doom roots, especially on eight-minute opener "By Tooth in Tongue". But it also features clean vocals for the first time ever.   The title, which translates to "Missing", isn't just a reference to friends, families and memories that disappear as time ticks by. It's also a reflection on the pandemic and how much the band has missed writing, recording and touring together.    

"For most people, metal is purely aesthetic, a grandstanding 'f-you' to society and an adolescent rebellion kind of thing," says Thompson. "But at the same time, we do get positive feedback from the people who have looked a bit deeper and done some research. We just want to be honest".

Line-up
Beau Brandon – Drums
Dan Caycedo – Vocals, Guitars
Rafay Nabeel – Bass Guitar
Mike Thompson – Vocals, Guitar
 

Guest Musicians:
Ethan McCarthy (Primitive Man) on "Passing through..." which is a noise track done under his "Many Blessings" nomenclature using field recordings Mike Thompson made at a family funeral.

Recording Studio: Orange Peel Recordings in Kennesaw, GA (USA)

Producer: Mike Thompson

Recording Engineer: Raheem Amlani

Mixing studio and engineer: Greg Wilkinson @ Earhammer Studios in Oakland, CA (USA)

Mastering studio and engineer: Jarett Pritchard

Cover art: Paul Romano

Biography: Kevin Stewart-Panko

Purchase: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/WitheredVerloren

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Available formats
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Digital

For more on WITHERED, visit their official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK and TWITTER
 

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REIGN OF Z Release Official Music Video for "Nothing Gold Can Stay"!

Pennsylvania based, dark melodic metal band REIGN OF Z has released the official music video for their heartbreaking new single, "Nothing Gold Can Stay". Written by ROZ, JUSTIN SPAULDIN, and STEVE SOPCHACK, with lyrics from front-woman ZOSIA WEST, the deeply moving new single poignantly expresses the life-shattering pain and trauma of loss and grief. With an equally impactful music video directed by TOM FLYNN and produced by the band, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" is both beautiful and desolate, with equally impactful and tear-inducing visuals, while ultimately reminding listeners that loss only hurts because of the beauty that precedes it.

"This is a song for those who’ve loved tremendously, unapologetically, and knew no bounds. This was one of the biggest heartbreaks and took the longest to write because she needed the perfect lyrics to encapsulate her memory. This isn’t for the faint of heart, this is for the ones who had to pick up the pieces caused by grief." ~ Zosia West

Tour Dates:
10/19 @ Club Carrigans @ Planet Trog - Whitehall, PA
10/20 @ Debonair Music Hall - Teaneck, NJ
10/21 @ ZEN West - Baltimore, MD
10/22 @ Riffhouse Pub - Chesapeak, VA
10/25 @ Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
10/26 @ The Milestone Club - Charlotte, NC
10/27 @ Blackstrap Rock Hall - Gainesville, GA
10/28 @ Shagnasty's - Huntsville, AL

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REIGN OF Z was formed in 2018 with ZOSIA and BERG as the original members. A band that’s name was inspired by the beloved dog Reign and ZOSIA’s initially birthed a machine that has undergone vehicle breakdowns, a death on the road, losing half their band, and bankrupting themselves for a shot at this turbulent industry. To say REIGN OF Z isn’t just about a regal name they’ve literally undergone every obstacle thrown at them. Z and BERG always say, "we’re either too stubborn or too stupid to quit."

ONErpm Sponsors Jaanaroo Sept. 17-23, Benefiting Music Health Alliance

Next generation music company ONErpm Nashville is proud to announce its sponsorship of the much-anticipated Jaanaroo—a live music series to be held at Nashville’s artist-centric boutique hostel, Jaan’s House, benefiting Music Health Alliance, the music industry’s crucial nonprofit healthcare resource. Jaanaroo is set to take place nightly Sept. 17–23; tickets are available HERE.
 
With seven consecutive days of shows taking place during AmericanaFest (Sept. 19–23 in Nashville) and Pilgrimage Festival (Sept. 23–24 in Franklin), Jaanaroo promises an extraordinary lineup of musical talent in the intimate setting of Jaan’s House backyard amphitheater, with performances live streamed via Veeps at https://veeps.com/jaanshouse.
 
“Jaanaroo is a celebration of music and community coming together for a great cause, and ONErpm—a leader in the music marketplace—is honored to help make that happen,” says Julia McLeod, assistant director of artist marketing for the company. 
 
With each show benefiting Music Health Alliance—a local organization dedicated to providing vital healthcare resources to the music community—attendees will not only experience unforgettable performances but will also directly contribute to raising funds and awareness for the nonprofit. 
 
The heart and soul of Jaanaroo lies in the stellar lineup spanning the Americana genre, with three to four acts appearing nightly over the course of the event in acoustic-driven, stripped-down performances. Artists include Mipso, Fruition, Fences, Robert Ellis, Nicki Bluhm, Cole Chaney, Adam Roth (of Grizfolk), Eddie 9V, Logan Halstead, Bre Kennedy and JD Clayton, among others, with special guests yet to be announced. 
 
The host for the event, Jaan’s House, is an oasis for touring artists, combining the hospitality of a boutique hotel and a “home away from home” experience for musicians on the road. Artist-centric amenities include lodging for up to twelve guests, fully equipped rehearsal spaces, an off-site analog recording studio and a picturesque backyard venue with a limited capacity of 100 attendees for unique, intimate performances. 
 
Jaan’s House is deeply committed to supporting the community through the power of music. Every show hosted at its amphitheater is tied to a local nonprofit, exemplifying the House’s dedication to making a positive impact and utilization of music as a force for strengthening the community and inspiring change. 

For more information about Jaan’s House, visit www.jaanshouse.com. 
 
ONErpm operates one of the world’s largest music distribution platforms and offers artists a full suite of services including marketing support, payment solutions and all the other infrastructure components found at major record labels. For more information, check out the company’s website at ONErpm.com.
 

About ONErpm 
ONErpm is a next-generation music company and leader in new revenue opportunities, operating one of the world’s largest music distribution platforms and YouTube Multi-Channel Networks. Offering a full suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, business intelligence, publishing, accounting and global payment solutions, ONErpm provides the infrastructure needed to help creators and content owners succeed. As a trusted partner, ONErpm emphasizes transparency in everything it does, from executing a marketing campaign to making payments. ONErpm currently operates 43 offices across the globe with a staff of over 500, making it one of the fastest-growing music companies in the world. 

About Music Health Alliance
Music Health Alliance’s mission is to #HealTheMusic by providing safe and confidential guidance to gain access to healthcare — including mental health — through programs and services that protect, direct, and connect the music community with medical and financial solutions. In its first 10 years, MHA has provided free healthcare advocacy and support to more than 20,000 clients, saving more than $107M in healthcare costs for the music community nationwide. If you would like to help support our mission, learn five ways you can help at HealTheMusic.com.

I See Stars Drop New Single + Music Video For "are we 3ven?" via Sumerian Records

Electronic hardcore pioneers I See Stars have today dropped their latest offering "are we 3ven?"and the official music video (via Sumerian Records). Speaking about the inspiration behind today's release, vocalist Devin Oliver commented:

“The track 'are we 3ven?' really captures my experience on the receiving end of other people’s addictions. Over the years it has impacted my self-worth and has tested my bonds with people around me.”

Prior to today, the band released their double-single "Anomaly" and "Drift" which together have amassed over 3.72 million streams across DSPs globally and 340,000 views on YouTube. Listen to "are we 3ven?" here and watch the music video below.

I See Stars is currently on the CONCRETE FOREVER North American Tour with Bad Omens and ERRA. For more information please click here, and be sure to stay tuned for more I See Stars news coming soon.

CONCRETE FOREVER North American Dates

September 1 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center (Sold Out)

September 2 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater (Sold Out)

September 4 - New Orleans, LA @ Joy Theater (Sold Out)

September 5 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live (Sold Out)

September 6 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues (Sold Out)

September 8 - Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy (Sold Out)

September 9 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works (Sold Out)

September 12 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5 (Sold Out)

September 13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall (Sold Out)

September 14 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE (Sold Out)

September 15 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore (Sold Out)

September 16 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner (Sold Out)

September 18 - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS (Sold Out)

September 19 - Toronto, ON @ Rebel (Sold Out)

September 21 - Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed (Sold Out)

September 24 - Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! (Sold Out)

September 26 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Ballroom (Sold Out)

September 27 - Minneapolis, MN @ Myth Live (Sold Out)

September 29 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium (Sold Out)

September 30 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union (Sold Out)

October 2 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom (Sold Out)

October 3 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre (Sold Out)

October 4 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo (Sold Out)

October 8 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium (Sold Out)

October 9 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels(Sold Out)

October 10 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre (Sold Out)

October 11 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel (Sold Out)

October 13 - Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum (Sold Out)

Ramble Results!! AEG’s First Cruise!!

Ramble Results:

Our team of dedicated mathematicians have been working around the clock tabulating your incredibly generous donations from all over, and we are ready to share our fundraising results from this year’s Ramble!  After an incredible day of music and community, an unprecedented effort from our volunteer army, and the generosity of this inspiring community that literally spans the globe, we have raised an astounding $143,000 for our veteran heroes!!!

We will be delivering this check to The New England Center and Home for Veterans who tell us that each thousand dollars we raise will help them find safe and dignified housing for one of our vets struggling to stay off the streets.  This little underground, grassroots community has come together and changed 143 lives…

…what a breathtaking thing.

Thank you all for being a part of this journey with us.  You all inspire us, literally every day…

Photo Credit: Lee Hetherington

Adam Ezra Group’s First Cruise!

You’ve been asking, so we’ve decided to go for it!   On June 13, 2024 a small gang of us will be boarding a massive Royal Caribbean ship in Tampa, FL for a 4 day journey to Cozumel and back.  We could not be more excited to spend some time with you all on a tropical adventure, tickets are officially on sale today, and you can find out all you need to know on our Operation: Cozumel page!!!

This will be one of 3 trips we are organizing in 2024.  If you love being a part of this community and feel like you’re ready to dig a little deeper, check out our Adam Ezra Group Trips page and learn all there is to know about Operation: Cozumel, the Winter Gathering, and The Getaway Sessions…all different, and each one a chance for us to get the kind of hang time with you that just doesn’t happen at a traditional concert. 

CRYPTOPSY UNLEASH DEATH METAL BEHEMOTH, AS GOMORRAH BURNS, OUT NOW

The wait is over…Canadian extreme-metal legends CRYPTOPSY have unleashed their massively-anticipated, catastrophic new album, As Gomorrah Burns, today with Nuclear Blast Records. The tech-death masters’ 8th album, and first full-length in over a decade, arrives with a throat-punch of brutality as witnessed on singles like ‘Flayed The Swine’ and ‘In Abeyance.’

Now fully revealed, As Gomorrah Burns seethes with barbaric savagery over the course of 8 vicious songs. Pure, unrelenting death metal made with no constraints or contritions orchestrated around a concept pitting the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah against the modern-day Internet, both being origins invention and a cesspool of exploitation. The stories told on the record are based on real-life incidences—online stalkers, cults, misinformation, isolation, and intimidation—but ornamented deviously to enhance their potency.

Today, CRYPTOPSY has revealed a lyric video for their song ‘Godless Deceiver,’ which takes listeners on a horrific tale of severe violence.

Vocalist Matt McGachy says of the song:

“The lyrics of ‘Godless Deceiver’ are extremely vulgar and disgusting. As I was doing research for the album, I came across the story of Fabiane Maria de Jesus. A 33 year old woman from Guarujá, Brazil, which is a city outside of São Paulo.

She was brutally murdered by a mob of people that thought she was responsible of kidnappings in the area, following a Facebook post by a local news outlet. The newspaper reported that a woman had been seen abducting children, and many believed her motivation was witchcraft. A sketch of the woman the news outlet claimed was a child abductor was included with the alert, and resembled the victim. It turns out in the end that she was innocent. This group of vigilantes killed her for no reason whatsoever.  It really brings into light the importance of never trusting what you see, read or hear about on the internet.

I decided to write the lyrics from the mobs perspective, which is why they are simplistic. Brutal lyrics about an extremely violent act. The mob never questions if they are doing the right thing, they just acted in unison.

It is one of the nastiest song I have ever written.”

Stream 'Godless Deceiver’ and purchase As Gomorrah Burns: https://Cryptopsy.bfan.link/as-gomorrah-burns.ema

‘Godless Deceiver’ Lyric Video:

CRYPTOPSY is currently slaying audiences on the “Carnival of Death” on tour with special guests ABYSMAL DAWN, HATE and VISCERAL DISGORGE. Tickets are available now at https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2941-cryptopsy.

CRYPTOPSY Tour Dates:

09.08. US.    Brooklyn, NY - Meadows

09.09. US.    Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz

09.10. US.    Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground

09.11. US.    Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell)

09.12. US.    Tampa, FL - The Brass Mug

09.14. US.    Houston, TX - Scout Bar

09.15. US.    Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live

09.16. US.    Dallas, TX - TBC

09.17. US.    Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad

09.18. US.    Las Vegas, NV - Backstage Bar

09.19. US.    Mesa, AZ - Nile Underground

09.20. US.    San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

09.21. US.    Los Angeles, CA - 1720

09.22. US.    San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge

09.23. US.    Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading

09.24. US.    Portland, OR - Dante’s

09.25. US.    Seattle, WA - El Corazon

09.26. CA.    Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater

09.27. US.    Boise, ID - The Shredder

09.29. US.    Denver, CO - HQ

09.30. US.    Lincoln, NE - Cosmic Eye Live

10.01. US.    Joliet, IL - The Forge

10.02. US.    Grand Rapids, MI - The Pyramid Scheme

10.03. CA.    Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace

10.04. CA.    Kingston, ON - Overtime Sports Bar

10.05. CA.    Quebec City, QC - La Source De La Martiniere

10.06. CA.    Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques

About CRYPTOPSY:

Death metal juggernaut Cryptopsy return to pummel our collective senses anew with their new album, As Gomorrah Burns. Their first for Nuclear Blast, the Montreal-based quartet—featuring founding member/drummer Flo Mounier, guitarist Christian Donaldson, vocalist Matt McGachy, and bassist Olivier “Oli” Pinard—advance their signature Northern power as they celebrate 30-plus years of extremity. The merciless blasts of ‘Lascivious Undivine’ and ‘Flayed the Swine’ offer Cryptopsy at their most intense and maniacal, while ‘In Abeyance’ and ‘The Righteous Lost’ groove savagely. As Gomorrah Burns underscores the animus of fan-favorite None So Vile (1996) and the meticulous technicality of And Then You’ll Beg (2000) with a strikingly sinister vibe.

Formed in 1992, Cryptopsy has released eight full-lengths—counting As Gomorrah Burns—to date. Out of the gate, the Quebecers set new standards in death metal with their no-compromise attack and next-level musicality. Debut album, Blasphemy Made Flesh, shell-shocked all that encountered it, as follow-ups None So Vile, Whisper Supremacy (1998), and Once Was Not (2005) positioned the Canadians as apex predators. Throughout their storied career, the group embarked on high-profile tours, such as the inaugural Death Across America tour in 1998, the Summer Slaughter Tour in 2008, and the Devastation on the Nation tour in 2017. To date, they’ve performed over 1,000 shows across 47 countries. The release of As Gomorrah Burns on Nuclear Blast re-positions Cryptopsy for yet another reign of death metal domination.

As Gomorrah Burns isn’t merely the follow-up to EPs The Book of Suffering - Tome I (2015) and The Book of Suffering - Tome II (2018). It’s another beast entirely. Crafted over two years during the pandemic, the initial sessions took place in a cabin in the forests of Quebec. McGachy calls the horror-like backdrop “surreal,” but, as with everything Cryptopsy, the songwriting process was expectedly arduous. Donaldson was the primary motivator behind As Gomorrah Burns. The guitarist and producer served as taskmaster and advocate, grinding out of his bandmates in McGachy, Mounier, and Pinard eight slabs of unadulterated barbarity. If Cryptopsy were formidable before As Gomorrah Burns, they’re absolutely monstrous now.

Conceptually, As Gomorrah Burns pits the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah against the modern-day Internet. McGachy’s idea was to show how it’s both the birthplace of invention and a cesspool of exploitation. The stories are based on real-life incidences—online stalkers, cults, misinformation, isolation, and intimidation—but ornamented deviously to enhance their potency. Cryptopsy commissioned Italian artist Paolo Girardi (Power Trip, Temple of Void) to complement the old-world lyrical themes. If Renaissance masters Hieronymus Bosch and El Greco were thrust into McGachy’s modern mind, the stunning cover of As Gomorrah Burns would be the outcome. 

As with The Unspoken King (2008) and the self-titled (2012), Cryptopsy enlisted their bandmate Donaldson to helm the production, mixing, and mastering of As Gomorrah Burns. Dom Grimard, of Ion Dissonance fame, also came into the production fold. McGachy says the time in the studio took much longer than anticipated, but with Donaldson directing and everyone finally in the same room again post-pandemic, Cryptopsy were able to capture newfound vigor (and velocity) on As Gomorrah Burns. Tracks such as ‘Godless Deceiver,’ ‘Ill Ender,’ and ‘Praise the Filth’ demonstrate Donaldson’s death metal mastery.
 
Aggressive to a fault yet thoughtful in its entirety, As Gomorrah Burns—with songs such as ‘In Abeyance,’ ‘Flayed the Swine,’ and ‘Lascivious Undivine’—pierces mundanity thoroughly and relentlessly. This is no-quarters death metal, the kind our bellicose world needed and only Cryptopsy could deliver.
 
“We are back,” says McGachy. “I want our fans to know we’re more than a legacy band. Yes, we have had massive cult favorite albums—like None So Vile—but we are creating modern and relevant extreme music 30 years later. We’re so proud of As Gomorrah Burns, and we can’t wait for you to hear it!”

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Synthwave Horror Duo MIDNIGHT DANGER Announces U.S. West Coast Tour

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Synthwave horror duo MIDNIGHT DANGER will be performing in the United States for the first time ever this October! Just in time for Halloween, the horror-themed outfit will embark on its "Nightmare Over the West Coast" starting on October 26 in Phoenix, AZ. The trek will then make its way up the coast and draw the final curtain on October 31 in Seattle, WA. The full itinerary can be found below!

In celebration of the upcoming tour, MIDNIGHT DANGER will be releasing a brand new single, "Radio Hell," on September 29, 2023! Pre-save the single HERE.

For a taste of what to expect from MIDNIGHT DANGER's dynamic and haunting performances, watch the official video for "Live at The Slaughterhouse" below

Midnight Danger "Nightmare Over the West Coast" Tour Dates:

10/26: Phoenix, AZ @ Endgame

10/27: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead Hollywood

10/28: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

10/30: Portland, OR @ The Secret Warehouse

10/31: Seattle, WA @ Central Saloon

Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, rising star Midnight Danger brings an electrifying fusion of influences to the music scene. Conceived by producer and guitarist Chris Young in late 2015, this music endeavor draws inspiration mainly from synthwave music, '80s metal, and classic horror. Midnight Danger crafts a nostalgic soundtrack journey with pulsating synthesizers, driving rhythms, and a cinematic essence that instantly transports listeners back to the era of neon lights, arcade games, and VHS tapes. While evoking a sense of nostalgia for the 1980s, their tracks also add modern production techniques to create a unique fusion of old and new.

Setting the stage alight both musically and visually, Midnight Danger's live performances are an enthralling spectacle that marries their music to a synchronized light show engaging the audience in a theatrical like horror movie experience.

In January 2018, the debut album "Malignant Force" was released through NRW Records, instantly carving its mark on the synthwave landscape. The album rapidly soared in popularity, with vinyl and cassette editions selling out in a flash and accumulating a staggering 4,5 million streams on Spotify.

The release catapulted Midnight Danger in the synthwave/retrowave movement and resulted in numerous live performances over Europe and South America alongside some of the main artists on the genre, including also an unforgettable appearance at São Paulo's Horror Expo alongside revered metal acts like Therion and Deathstars.

The journey continued with a cascade of singles, collaborations, and contributions, such as being featured in the soundtrack of the documentary "In Search of Darkness," a comprehensive tribute to '80s horror. The sophomore album "Chapter 2: Endless Nightmare," unleashed in August 2020, made waves by capturing the essence of synthwave/darksynth reaching best-selling charts on both Bandcamp and iTunes. The album has currently over 1,3 million streams on Spotify. The tracks "Endless Nightmare" and "To the Shadows and Back" were elevated further through music videos that showcased the enigmatic Scary Dee on drums - an undead persona that takes center stage in Midnight Danger's live performances.

The saga continued with the release of "Nights at Lake Milsen" in November 2021, a groundbreaking work that saw collaboration with a legion of rock and metal icons spanning four generations. Guitarists Kane Roberts (Alice Cooper), Rafael Bittencourt (Angra), Martin Sweet (Crashdïet) and Sonia Anubis (ex-Crypta), singer Danny Rexon (Crazy Lixx), and Australian saxophonist Max Cruise, lent their virtuosity to this remarkable endeavor. The original graphic novel titled “Chapter 1: The Malignant Force” is included in the vinyl edition of the album, showing the background story that connects all of Midnight Danger’s albums.

With three full-length albums, numerous singles, and a trail of sold-out physical albums, Midnight Danger's music has resonated worldwide, garnering millions of plays and streams. Also renowned for captivating live performances, in 2022 Midnight Danger returned to the stage following a three-year hiatus, reaffirming their commitment to thrilling the fans and continuing to illuminate the synthwave landscape.

Now, marking a significant milestone, Midnight Danger makes their debut in the United States, showcasing a setlist that features songs that trace their entire career.

Genre: Synthwave/Retrowave

For Fans Of: Dance with the Dead, Carpenter Brut, Lazerhawk, Perturbator

Lineup:

Chris Young

Scary Dee

Links:

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Post Profit Share "Cancer Culture" Video — WATCH // Band Signs to SharpTone + Touring With Nothing More

Newly signed SHARPTONE RECORDS band POST PROFIT have shared the video for the new single "Cancer Culture." Watch it here.

The video features the Longview, Texas trio — Matt Jackson [vocals, guitar], Nick Hawner [guitar +vocals], and Zach Hicks [drums + vocals] — doing their best TV news broadcast impersonation while having free reign for a day at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in nearby Kilgore, Texas.

The dynamic track highlights Post Profit's undeniably unique musical blend, encompassing all of their influences and proudly displaying where they are as a band sonically. It also touches upon an oft-controversial topic that remains close to their hearts.
 
"It's all about cancel culture," Matt reveals. "People watch you and wait for you to make the wrong step so they can cross you out. This song was born from our frustration with the feeling of being overlooked and pushed aside, and us trying to overcome that and stay determined in our path."
 
As for inking a deal with SharpTone Records, the band had the following to say: "We're beyond excited to announce that we have joined the SharpTone family! Their roster is stacked full of bands that we have looked up to for years such as Loathe, Holding Absence, Don Broco, and Boston Manor, just to name a few. We feel right at home with these amazing bands and the welcome we've received has felt more like a homecoming. We're looking forward to working closely with SharpTone on our upcoming releases, and ushering in a new era of rock music alongside the label's very talented and accomplished roster."

Post Profit will be hitting the road, opening for fellow Texans NOTHING MORE this September, with the first show this Friday, September 8 in Nashville. All dates are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.
 
ABOUT POST PROFIT
Some would say Post Profit have been waiting for this moment since the cradle, with each member being introduced to musical instruments between the ages of 2 to 6. 

Zach and Matt forged a friendship as toddlers ever since their moms became best friends from church in Longview, TX. Nick would later learn of Matt's vocal prowess through the high school intercom. "Matt's father was the high school principal," explains Nick. "And he'd have Matt on there in the mornings singing about refraining from drugs and alcohol and striving for good school attendance." 

Over the next few years, the trio would really get to know each other from attending and performing at local shows. Nick and Zach especially hit it off and quickly became inseparable, spending much of their time listening to music, eager to put their own band together. Meanwhile, Matt was sinking his teeth into a Dallas based metalcore band called Far From Earth.
 
During early 2017, Matt started hosting open jams every Sunday at a smoky East Texas dive bar and one night asked Zach to join on drums. Zach dragged his new friend Nick along on guitar and the trio quickly formed a strong musical bond. They would soon start slipping originals into their covers sets and after months of unrelenting practices and bar jams they booked their first show at a Halloween party in Tyler, TX.
 
With the experience of countless gigs across the South, Post Profit soon gained a reputation for their commanding and impactful live performance, including powerful 2021 and 2022 performances at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona, FL. Rallying around influences such as Deftones, Incubus, Failure, and Quicksand, the band refined their original songs and sound into what would become their 2022 debut self-produced album When You Think It's Right It's Always Wrong.  The release garnered over a million cumulative streams independently, and the success of their single "Smother" grabbed the attention of SharpTone Records, eventually landing them a deal.
   
POST PROFIT ON TOUR:
WITH NOTHING MORE + DEAD POET SOCIETY:
9/8 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
9/9 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall 
9/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
9/12 — Wichita, KS — The Cotillion Ballroom 
9/14 — Dallas, TX — The Factory In Deep Ellum
9/15 — Houston, TX — House of Blues 
9/16 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre 
9/18 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen Music Hall 
9/19 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
9/20 — Knoxville, TN — The Mill & Mine
9/22 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution Live
9/23 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues
9/25 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte

Dead Poet Society Share Double Single "Running in Circles" + "Hurt" — WATCH

Los Angeles quartet DEAD POET SOCIETY return with not one but two new tracks. Today, the band has shared the video for the new double single"Running in Circles" and "Hurt."

Watch the video below. 

 "'Running in Circles' explores the paranoid voices inside our heads," the band shares. "It's about the struggle of being real with yourself — avoiding the 'fake.' Sometimes, it feels impossible to avoid. So it was written about not being true to yourself and the shame that follows."

As for "Hurt," the band explains, "There's not a lot in life that's more gut-wrenchingly frustrating than trying desperately for years to build a career and having little to show for it. From living on floors and friends' couches or out of your car, to working job after job just barely making ends meet to going on tour and coming back with less money than you had before. We wrote this song as a symbol of that nagging doubt and insecurity. The doubt that consumes you and that can be triggered by people or events in your life. But more often than not, again, it's the voice inside your head."
 

The new tracks are the first taste of music from the band since 2021. The band had released a deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed and head-turning debut album -!- (said as "The Exclamation Album."). The expanded version added six new tracks — a healthy selection of stripped down songs, live tracks, and a remix. Dead Poet Society accumulated over 72 million global streams, with nearly 32 million streams in the U.S. alone. The band also enjoyed two Top 15 singles at radio and key playlisting. They have also spent as much time as possible on the road — having toured with alt rock powerhouses Badflower, Biffy Clyro, Highly Suspect,and BRKN Love. The band has ultimately established itself as an intense live act not to be missed! 

Dead Poet Society will be touring with Nothing More this fall, as well as performing headline shows. All tour dates are below.

DEAD POET SOCIETY ON TOUR:
WITH NOTHING MORE + POST PROFIT:
9/8 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
9/9 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
9/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
9/12 — Wichita, KS — The Cotillion Ballroom
9/14 — Dallas, TX — The Factory In Deep Ellum
9/15 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
9/16 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
9/18 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen Music Hall
9/19 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
9/20 — Knoxville, TN — The Mill & Mine
9/22 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution Live
9/23 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues
9/25 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
9/26 — Atlanta, GA — Hell at The Masquerade*
9/29 — Vienna, VA — Jammin Java*
9/30 — Lakewood, OH — Mahall's*
10/1 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE*
10/3 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean*
10/4 — Lincoln, NE — 1867 Bar*
10/6 — Denver, CO — Globe Hall*
10/7 — Fort Collins, CO — The Coast*
10/9 — West Hollywood, CA — Troubadour*
*Headline Dates

PHOTO CREDIT: Chandler Moyer

DEAD POET SOCIETY ARE:

Jack Underkofler — Vocals/Guitar

Jack Collins — Guitar

Will Goodroad — Drums

Dylan Brenner — Bass 

TAPROOT RELEASE SINGLE “FAVOURITE SONG” FT. ELIAS SORIANO OF NONPOINT.

Michigan Hard Rock favorites TAPROOT have released their new single “Favourite Song”, the first official single from their upcoming album SC\SSRS, in stores 9/29. Featuring a guest appearance from NONPOINT vocalist Elias Soriano, the track hit digital outlets on September 1st, with a visualizer lyric video available below. Produced by guitarist/vocalist Stephen Richards at The Loft in Saline, MI, and mixed by Matt LaPlant (Nonpoint, Skindred), the album, fully written and recorded by Richards, will be the band’s first studio release since 2012’s The Episodes (Victory), available Sep 29th at retail and all digital outlets Worldwide via THC: Music/Seven Arts/Amplified Distribution.

“Favourite Song” goes to radio this week and has already started garnering attention from stations across the US, including spins on the nationally syndicated show HARD DRIVE with Lou Brutus. The track made its live debut on the WJJO stage at TASTE OF MADISON over the weekend, where Nonpoint vocalist Elias Soriano made a guest appearance on stage to perform the track live for the first time.

“Favourite Song” ft: Elias Soriano watch below.

SC\SSRS is available for pre-order now from taprootmerch.com.

TAPROOT will play BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL in Alton, VA this weekend, followed by a series of sold out album release shows at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI, and an “Album Release Tour” with dates through the end of 2023 featuring special guests September Mourning, Eva Under Fire, Smile Empty Soul, Dead By Wednesday, I Set My Friends on Fire, and Heartsick on select dates. The upcoming shows will also showcase the return of original drummer Jarrod Montague, who rejoined the band earlier this year.

Tour Dates:

Sat 9/9 - Blue Ridge Rock Festival | Alton, VA

Fri 9/29 - The Machine Shop | Flint, MI - SOLD OUT w/ Heartsick | Lift the Medium

Sat 9/30 - The Machine Shop | Flint, MI - SOLD OUT w/ Eva Under Fire | See This Through | Never the Crash

Sun 10/1 - The Machine Shop | Flint, MI - SOLD OUT with Eva Under Fire | Heartsick

Fri 10/6 - Route 20 | Racine, WI - w/ Smile Empty Soul | Heartsick | Finding Ghosts
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-route-20-tickets/13144878?fbclid=IwAR1A9XiYXGJcYJzQ1XKPL1V0EaMhq1e7uv0QhzRY-QOqYgp0XEfiSwC3x6I

Sat 10/7 - The Forge | Joliet, IL- w/ Smile Empty Soul | Heartsick
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-the-forge-tickets/13047315

Fri 10/13 - EPIC Event Center | Green Bay, WI- w/ September Mourning | Heartsick
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7467383/taproot-green-bay-epic-event-center

Sat 10/14 - The Blue Note | Harrison, OH- w/ September Mourning | Lift the Medium, Xero Hour
https://www.cincyticket.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=6170

Fri 10/20 - The KING of CLUBS | Columbus, OH-w/ September Mourning | XFACTOR1 | Artifax
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Taproot/538999?afflky=TheKingofClubs

Sat 10/21 - The Winchester Music Tavern | Lakewood, OH- w/ September Mourning | Brothers At Arms
https://bit.ly/TAPROOT_216

Thu 11/2 - The Vault - New Bedford, MA w/ Dead By Wednesday
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-vault-music-hall-and-pub-tickets/13292728

Fri 11/3 - Wally's | Hampton Beach, NH w/ Eva Under Fire/ Dead by Wednesday
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01005E7B0FDABC20

Sat 11/4 - The Gramercy Theatre | NYC, NY- w/ Eva Under Fire / Dead by Wednesday
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00005E7BE2474039

Fri 11/17 – Elevation | Grand Rapids, MI
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7187497/taproot-grand-rapids-the-intersection-elevation

Sat 11/18 - The Eclectic Room | Angola, IN
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-album-release-tour-the-eclectic-room-tickets/13087705

Fri 12/8 – Masonic Theatre – Steubenville, OH w/Theriaca
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taproot-wtheriaca-tickets-700180768527?

Sat 12/9 - 101 WRIF - FM Detroit Presents: District 142 - Wynadotte, MI w/ I Set My Friends On Fire
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-vs-i-set-my-district-142-tickets/13348388?pl=District142

Limited VIP Experience Upgrades for all shows available at taprootmerch.com| taprootvip.com

TAPROOT also recently released Best of Besides, a 17-track collection of remastered demos and rarities, mastered by Richard Easterling (Tantric, Zen From Mars) that hit stores and digital May 5th.

Taproot formed in 1997 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and went on to sign to Atlantic Records, releasing their Ulrich Wild (Static-X, Pantera, Mindless Self Indulgence) produced debut album GIFT in 2000, followed by extensive touring including appearances on Ozzfest 2000 and 2001, and tours with Deftones, Incubus, Papa Roach, Slipknot, Mudvayne, Disturbed, and Linkin Park.

The band's sophomore release Welcome, their first pairing with legendary producer Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Metallica, Korn, Primus) which Rolling Stonecalled, “a self-preserving transition from new metal to art metal”, went on to sell over 500,000 copies and spawn the hit Rock singles “Poem”, which peaked at #5 on the Mainstream Rock charts, and “Mine”, helping propel Welcome to over 50 million digital streams. The band would continue heavy touring with Alien Ant Farm, Chevelle, joining Disturbed on the Music As A Weapon Tour, and Linkin Park. Vocalist Stephen Richards would also appear on the track “P5hng Me A*wy” on Linkin Park’s 2002 remix album REANIMATION.

2005 saw the release of Blue-Sky Research, also helmed by Wright, the band’s final release for Atlantic, which spawned the hit radio single “Calling”, co-written with FARvocalist Jonah Matranga, and saw the band collaborate with Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Nick Hexum (311), and Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), with heavy touring again, with the likes of Chevelle, Staind, P.O.D., and Flyleaf.

Taproot released several more full-length studio albums, including 2008’s Our Long Road Home (Velvet Hammer), 2010’s Plead The Fifth (Victory),with the single “Fractured (Everything I Said was True” reaching the top 20 on the Active Rock Chart, and 2012’s The Episodes, while continuing to tour consistently through 2013, when the band went on an indefinite hiatus, returning only to play a sporadic handful of local Michigan shows, before reforming officially this year.

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New romantic post-punks Black Rose Burning reveal 'Fight!', final single ahead of 'Ad Astra' album

"A compelling blend of ominous Goth atmospheres, dark, but dynamic dancefloor anthems, New Wave ’80s tunefulness, and electronics-embedded tech tracks, all draped with the silky, reflective, and longing vocals of George Grant" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Leaning towards Ultravox and Colourbox on the new wave spectrum, they sometimes channel vibes from Phantasmagoria-era The Damned and Butterfly on a Wheel-era The Mission" ~ Amplify Music Mag

"Space might be the final frontier but Black Rose Burning are already stellar" ~ Onyx Music Reviews

"Smoulders from the ashes of goth-rock, whilst emerging from the dry-ice ambience of 80s nostalgia. Like a noir-new romantic, Black Rose Burning peacock preens from the underworld of art-pop, whilst intermixing its post-punk palette" ~ The Manc Review


NYC-based alternative rock outfit Black Rose Burning presents their invigorating new single 'Fight!', a potent taste of their third full-length album 'Ad Astra', mastered by Jason Corbett of ACTORS at Jacknife Sound.  Earlier, the band released the singles 'Night Terrors' and 'Sing to Me (E.L.E.)'. 

Formed in 2018 by instrumentalist, producer and engineer George Grant, Black Rose Burning also involves guitarist Frank Morin (World Inferno Friendship Society) and drummer Luis Infantas (Monster Zero).

“The final single before the release of the full 'AD Astra' record, 'Fight!' was written from a standpoint of someone who is unhappy with a partner or a relationship and has essentially given up but, for whatever reason, won’t or can’t just end it,” says George Grant.

"It always seems like you’re in the midst of one great big battle. I think there are many reasons why this happens, from loyalty to fear of being alone to sometimes even selfishness. It’s painful to realize that your belief in someone/something that you once felt had so much promise and potential has deteriorated to the point that you have no choice but to let it all go.”

'Ad Astra' was recorded in George’s own studio, PV Recording Company, which has hosted notable artists over the years, including Emelio Zeff China (Peter Murphy), Knox Chandler (Siouxsie And The Banshees), Chibi (The Birthday Party Massacre), Nellie McKay, Julia Marcel, Paul Bakija (Reagan Youth), Ego Likeness and Voltaire (with whom Grant also played bass for 10 years).
 
Grant says, “This new music marks the debut of the entire band recording together, instead of me playing all the instruments and programming drums. It takes everything to a whole new level in terms of feel and especially in musicianship."

Ad Astra' album order / Bandcamp https://blackroseburning.bandcamp.com/album/ad-astra
'Fight!'  https://blackroseburning.bandcamp.com/track/fight

In 2021, Black Rose Burning released their second album 'The Wheel', one year after debuting 'The Year of the Scorpion' album. George Grant's soulful vocal delivery, instantly recognizable voice, solid instrumentation crossing several genres are standout features of this music. Roughly 40 years of songwriting across various genres has helped George embellish on clever hooks, drive and the gothic-pop sensibilities of The Cult's early years.

'Fight!' is out now exclusively via Bandcamp. The 'Ad Astra' album will be released on September 15 on CD and also available digitally from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  That same night, Black Rose Burning will be playing their album release show at NYC's Mercury Lounge for The Red Party.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by George Grant
George Grant - bass guitar, vocals, synth programming
Luis Infantas - drums and triggers
Frank Morin - all guitars
Recorded by the band @ PVRCo (Putnam Valley Recording Company)
Mastered by: Jason Corbett (Actors)
Cover Art by Antonella Di Mattei @ Eshmoon DM Design
Artist photos by Shane K. Gardner
Booking: Jack@rockyroadtouring.com 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
Thu, Oct 5th – Raleigh, NC @ Ruby Deluxe  
Fri, Oct 6th – Tampa, FL @Crobar for Absolution Fest
Sat, Oct. 7th – TBC
Sun, Oct 8th – Louisville, KE @ Art Sanctuary
Tue, Oct 10th – Indianapolis, IN @ The Black Circle
Wed, Oct 11th – Chicago, IL @ Be Afraid Of The Dark Fest
Thu, Oct 12th – Pittsburgh, PA @ Cattivo (with Visceral Anatomy)
Fri, Oct 13th – Richmond, VA @Fallout w/ Empathy Test
Sat, Oct 14th – Wilmington, DE @ Bar XIII (TBC)


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Toronto-NYC power trio ON relases 'Gator' single & announces North American tour dates with The Veldt and Snailmate

"A cool album. A smart album. A deftly crafted album. A rock album? Yes…but much more. So much more" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A clever blend of pop melody with raw rock abrasiveness in quite a potent sonic sucker punch. Their very tight weave of classic and alt rock coated grunge works fabulously" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Its DNA intwértwined with sounds once pounded out by the likes of the Pumpkins, Hole and L7...  one of the most exciting outfits to emerge post-pandemic" ~ Global Texan Chronicles


Toronto-NYC indie rock power trio ON is back to blow our minds with their fresh single 'Gator', released via Toronto-based imprint Indiestructable Records. Like a 2000-pound-per-square-inch bite force from an Alligator, this 6/8 groove is a hook-laden rock waltz. It’s a parody and observation about living in a gated community amongst live Alligators roaming free. Gator’s meaning is two-fold.

ON is a riveting power trio led by Lucy Di Santo (vocals, bass) with Dan Cornelius on drums and Steve Fall on guitars. Their latest music output sees the trio carry on the legacy of the band from which they were formed - 90's Sire Records band Acid Test. its members have also been in other popular Toronto bands Danko Jones and Deliuss.

“This song was written while the band was on a writing/recording session in Naples, Florida. We stayed in a gated community - meaning pass codes to enter the neighborhood and real “surveillance”. In the community was this pond - with freely roaming alligators. And there we have it - we think we are boundless and free - and yet we have lines and gates to keep us so called “safe”. There is the illusion  - masking the element control as “safety”…. While the alligators roam freely.  One begs to ask:  who of the two “gators” is really free here?” says frontwoman Lucy Di Santo.

'Gator' single  https://bit.ly/3L9kQdw

Dishing out infectious guitar riffs with a dash of groove, their adrenaline-laden music is a invigorating, the band paying homage to their post-punk, grunge, old-school funk and 90s college rock roots. 'Gator' follows up the band's latest single 'Make Me', a song of frustration and wanting to recapture that euphoria.

“We had a cool riff and Lucy had a great melody but we didn't have an intro to the song. We were working this up demoing it in Drew's 'Starsound Studios' in Cape Coral , Fla. Lucy took a break, went into the truck we rented and hummed a melody. I copied it on my guitar through my cheap Blackstar practice amp w/the delay feature and we put it down as a track. The vibe just worked so we kept that original track in the main verse and as a hook throughout the song. And that original track stayed even as we added more layers and mixed," says Steve Fall.

Dan Cornelius adds, “The song has a strong guitar hook and melody - and the drums are tailored to  support and enhance those elements. So I thought the drums  should be a drum pattern that anyone could tap along to ON their steering wheel while waiting for traffic. Simple drum groove. Simple drum fills.”

The band is currently busy recording their next record at BC Studio in Brooklyn with legendary producer Martin Bisi, famed for his groundbreaking work with Sonic Youth, Swans, Brian Eno, John Zorn, Herbie Hancock, Iggy Pop, Helmet, Africa Bambaataa, Dresden Dolls, Unsane, Cop Shoot Cop and many other notable artists.

ON also recently completed an extensive US tour in support of their critically-acclaimed 'ON' album, co-produced by Darius Szczepaniak (Sum 41, Black Crowes, Big Sugar, Bare Naked Ladies, Jann Arden) at Phase One Studios in Toronto. The album received extensive press and radio attention, not to mention charting in the Radio Indie Alliance charts consecutively for nearly a year.

As of September 5, 'Gator' is available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Written, arranged by ON (Di Santo, Fall, Cornelius)
Lucy Di Santo - vocals, bass
Dan Cornelius - drums
Steve Fall - guitars
Produced by ON and Darius Szczepaniak
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Darius Szczepaniak at Phase One Studios, Toronto
Preproduction & original engineering by Drew Howard at The Star Sound Studios, Cape Coral, FL
Photography by Yuliya Skya 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
Fri 09/15 NYC, NY @Gold Sounds
Sat 09/16 Flemington, NJ @Flemington DIY
Tues 09/19 Baltimore, MD @The Crown  
Wed 09/20 Alexandria, VA @Galactic Panther
Thurs 09/21 Winston-Salem, NC @Monstercade (with The Veldt)
Fri 09/22 Raleigh, NC @Ruby Deluxe (with The Veldt)
Sat 09/23 Atlanta, GA - Tiny's Music (with The Veldt)
Sun 09/24 Nashville, TN - TBA (with The Veldt)
Tues 09/26 Cincinnati, OH @Northside Tavern (with The Veldt)
Wed 09/27 Detroit, MI @Smalls (with The Veldt)
Thurs 09/28 Toronto, ON - TBA (with The Veldt)
Wed 10/11 Joiliet, IL @Drunken Donut (with Snailmate)
Thurs 10/12 Port Huron, MI @Schwonk Stead Sound  (with Snailmate)
Sat 10/14 Peterborough, ON @Historic Red Dog  (with Snailmate)
Sun 10/15 Toronto @Bovine Sex Club (with Snailmate, Second Wife)
Tues 10 /17 Ithaca, NY @Deep Dive (with Snailmate)
Thurs 10/19 Kingston, ON @The Toucan  (with Snailmate)
Fri 10/20 Ottawa, ON @Avant-Garde Bar  (with Snailmate)
Sat 10/21 NYC, NY @Bar Frida  (with Snailmate)


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