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Pierce The Veil Share "12 Fractures" (Feat. chloe moriondo) Video

September 18, 2023

FALL 2023 HEADLINE TOUR WITH L.S. DUNES, DAYSEEKER, + DESTROY BOYS KICKS OFF IN NOVEMBER

THE JAWS OF LIFE OUT NOW VIA FEARLESS RECORDS

Platinum-selling powerhouse Pierce The Veil — guitarist/vocalist Vic Fuentes, guitarist Tony Perry, and bassist Jaime Preciado — have shared the video for their new single "12 Fractures" video.

The song and video feature singer-songwriter chloe moriondo.

The video features Fuentes and moriondo walking down a crowded city street towards one another, as the song plays out. It captures the feeling of wondering about your place in the universe. Watch what happens when Fuentes and moriondo actually meet!

Watch the video below.

"This song is a true story about watching two best friends break up," Fuentes shares. "It's about the slow crumbling of love and how tiny fractures can eventually turn into breaks in a relationship. It also describes the tragic aftermath of choosing sides, possessions, and even friends to take with you as you move on. It's a time capsule about a moment in our lives. The addition of Chloe moriondo's angelic voice and personality to really brought the whole story to life and illuminated both character's perspectives. It wouldn't be the same without her."

"Working with Vic was such a dream," moriondo says. "It was such a sweet and fun honor. I loved filming on the street with him and the crew— it was a really awesome experience that I'm so excited is finally able to be enjoyed by everyone!"

The track appears on the new album The Jaws of Life — Pierce the Veil's first full-length in seven years — in February via longtime label Fearless Records. Get it here.

"12 Fractures" follows "Emergency Contact," which landed at No. 1 at alternative radio — a first for the band in their lengthy history.

The Jaws of Life marked a welcome return for PTV, with press praise pouring in from Rolling Stone, Uproxx, Huffington Post, Gawker, and MTV, among others.

PTV will also embark on their Fall 2023 North American in November. The Jaws Of Life Tour kicks off on November 4 in Sacramento and runs through December 8 in San Diego. All dates are below. The band will hit the road on a headline run with L.S. Dunes, Dayseeker, and Destroy Boys in tow. It is truly a stacked lineup that shouldn't be missed!

PIERCE THE VEIL ON TOUR:
WITH L.S. DUNES, DAYSEEKER, + DESTROY BOYS:
11/4 — Sacramento, CA — Hard Rock Live
11/5 — Fresno, CA — Fresno Convention Center
11/7 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
11/8 — El Paso, TX — UTEP Don Haskins Center
11/10 — San Antonio, TX — The Espee
11/11 — Edinburg, TX — Bert Ogden Arena
11/12 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
11/14 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
11/15 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
11/17 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
11/18 — Corbin, KY — The Corbin Arena
11/19 — Macon, GA — Macon City Auditorium
11/21 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11/25 — Reading, PA — Santander Arena
11/26 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/28 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory
11/30 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
12/2 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
12/3 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
12/5 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
12/7 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
12/8 — San Diego, CA — Viejas Arena

ABOUT PIERCE THE VEIL:
Pierce The Veil have debuted atop Billboard’s Top Rock Albums, Alternative Albums, and Hard Rock Albums charts twice — first with Collide with the Sky (2012) and its follow-up, Misadventures (2016). A decade after its release, the already-platinum "King for a Day" shot to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Streaming chart, driven by the viral #KingForADay hashtag on TikTok. Even with two gold singles; a gold album; 2023 could be their biggest year. Because this is the year of The Jaws of Life.

The band Rolling Stone once described as "hyperactive, progressive post-hardcore," returns with album number five, and it’s full of fuzzy guitars, massive melodic hooks, and PTV’s distinct emotional heart. The Jaws of Life is Pierce The Veil at their most raw, crackling with urgency and immediacy. Never predictable, always engaging, Pierce The Veil continue to soar on the strength of highly potent energy, rich musicality, and a scrappy sense of authentic exuberant ambition that's frankly unrivaled. Vic Fuentes, Tony Perry, and Jaime Preciado put volatile, angsty, confessional emotions into the music, which is why their songs resonant with so many. "No matter where the band performs, fans will show up," wrote Loudwire. "When you see Pierce The Veil live, you'll understand why."

PTV’s evolution from album to album is nothing less than stunning. The early buzz generated by A Flair for the Dramatic (2007) made its follow-up one of the most anticipated albums of 2010. Selfish Machines shot to No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. The Chicago Tribune saluted Collide with the Sky for its “post-hardcore punk with more than a few nods to Queen.” They became a true arena act on Misadventures, selling out huge venues without losing the intimate connection with their fans.

Pierce the Veil have long cemented their status as one of the most exciting and relevant acts in their genre — by constantly evolving. With their new album The Jaws of Life debuted at No. 1 on the Hard Music Chart, as well is in the Top 3 of the Rock, Alternative, Independent, Vinyl, and Album Sales charts upon release. The album also received press accolades from Rolling Stone, Uproxx, Gawker, The Huffington Post, and Associated Press. The single "Emergency Contact" landed in the Top 5 at Alternative Radio, while selling out tours with I Prevail and The Used. They've tallied over 2 billion streams and 500 million YouTube and have earned multiple Gold and Platinum RIAA certifications — proving that growth is a constant for them!

The Jaws of Life was produced by Paul Meany (Twenty One Pilots, Yungblud, and Walk The Moon), and mixed by Adam Hawkins (Machine Gun Kelly, Turnstile, Twenty One Pilots). Deadly serious subject matter abounds, but Pierce The Veil enduringly navigates it all with grace. The lyrics continue the Fuentes tradition of painstaking honesty and clever twists of phrase. Pierce The Veil performs at the biggest festivals and is counted among the biggest and brightest of a younger generation of bands. But it all starts with the songs. The Jaws of Life is filled with the kind to keep the PTV fire burning forever.

Scotty McCreery Celebrates RIAA Certification for 'It Matters to Her'

September 17, 2023

On the heels of earning the most first week adds of his career (120) with his latest single "Cab in a Solo," Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery celebrated another career milestone during his Grand Ole Opry appearance last night -- Gold Certification from the RIAA for his most recent hit "It Matters to Her." Written by McCreery with veteran Music City songwriters Rhett Akins and Lee Thomas Miller, the song captures lessons learned during his first four years of marriage to wife, Gabi.

"I am thankful to my fans and my team anytime a song of mine is certified Gold," shared McCreery. "I don’t take it for granted. But, to be presented a Gold album plaque for 'It Matters to Her' on the Grand Ole Opry stage is something I will always treasure."

With another RIAA certification under his belt and the release of his new single, the country crooner launches a new chapter in his career just as he approaches his 30th birthday next month. Having spent almost half his life making country music, the North Carolina native continues to push himself creatively as well as personally. Stream "Cab in a Solo" HERE.

Written by McCreery, Frank Rogers and Brent Anderson and produced by Rogers, Derek Wells, and Aaron Eshuis, “Cab in a Solo” offers the first taste of new music from McCreery since the release of his 2021 album Same Truck.

Upon its release, Taste of Country declared “McCreery’s country roots shine.” With a hint of neotraditional country and dash of 90’s country nostalgia, the heartbreak track finds the happily married father in unfamiliar territory – lamenting a failed relationship.

"Cab in a Solo" follows the recent success of “It Matters to Her” the fastest climbing single of McCreery’s career. The singer/songwriter has earned five consecutive No. 1 hits in the last few years including RIAA Platinum-certified No. 1 “Damn Strait” and RIAA Gold-certified No. 1 “You Time,” all found on Same Truck: The Deluxe Album.

Earlier this summer McCreery joined the Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023. He is currently out on the road for his own headlining tour with 25+ dates through the fall.

McCreery is among six inductees in the 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame during the annual induction ceremony this fall. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center in Mooresville, N.C. VIP and General Reserved tickets are available HERE.

L to R: Laura Hostelley (VP, Marketing - Triple Tigers Records), Allison Bostrom (VP, Marketing - Triple 8 Management), Raffaella Braun (Director, National Promotion - Triple Tigers Records), Jackie Jones (SVP, Artist & Industry Relations – RIAA), Kevin Herring (Co-President, Triple Tigers Records), Scotty McCreery, Annie Ortmeier (Co-President, Triple Tigers Records), Scott Stem (McCreery’s Manager, Triple 8 Management), George Couri (McCreery’s Manager; Owner, Triple 8 Management; and Managing Partner, Triple Tigers Records), and Dan Rogers (VP & Executive Producer, Grand Ole Opry) | Photo Credit: Chris Hollo

McCreery will be back on the Opry stage on December 3 as part of “Opry Country Christmas.” Tickets can be purchased at Opry.com.

Upcoming Headlining Tour Dates
Sept. 15           Stillwater, OK                         McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 16           Midland, TX                           Momentum Bank Ballpark
Sept. 17           Long Beach, CA                     Coastal Country Jam
Sept. 22           Tempe, AZ                              Boots In The Park
Sept. 23           Englewood, CO                      Fiddlers Green Amphitheater
Sept. 27 Southaven, MS                       Mid-South Fair – Landers Center
Sept. 29           Mount Vernon, KY                 Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Sept. 30           New Haven, KY                     Log Still Distillery
Oct. 12            Flint, MI                                  Capitol Theater Flint
Oct. 13            Winchester, VA Patsy Cline Theatre
Oct. 14            Harrisburg, NC                       Harrisburg Park Amphitheater
Oct. 20            Biloxi, MS                              Beau Rivage
Oct. 21            Hiawassee, GA                       Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Oct. 26            Edinburg, TX                          Bert Ogden Arena
Oct. 27            San Antonio, TX                     H-E-B Performance Hall – Tobin Center
Oct. 28            Ft. Worth, TX                         Billy Bob’s Texas
Nov. 4 Surf City, NC Southside Park
Nov. 17 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort and Casino
Nov. 18           Wilkes-Barre, PA F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 19           New Philadelphia, OH            Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center
Dec. 1             Wheeling, WV                        Capitol Theatre
Dec. 3             Nashville, TN                         Opry Country Christmas at the Grand Ole Opry
Dec. 6 Athens, OH Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Dec. 7              Wabash, IN                             Honeywell Center
Dec. 8              Ottumwa, IA                           Bridge View Center

Tickets for dates above can be purchased at ScottyMcCreery.com.

About Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The soon-to-be 30 year old has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved 5 consecutive No.1 hits: the RIAA Platinum-certified “Damn Strait,” the RIAA Gold certified “You Time,” the RIAA Gold certified “In Between,” the RIAA Platinum certified “This is It,” and the RIAA Triple Platinum certified ‘Five More Minutes.” His new single “Cab in a Solo,” which McCreery wrote with Frank Rogers and Brent Anderson, is from a forthcoming album due out in 2024. The North Carolina native has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum and four Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011 at age 17; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“The Trouble with Girls”) in 2012; and BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year five times (in 2015 for “See You Tonight,” in 2018 for “Five More Minutes,” in 2019 for “This is It,” in 2021 for “In Between,” and in 2022 for “You Time”). He was awarded Pandora Billionaire status in 2021 in recognition of his music achieving more than one billion streams on Pandora. His song “Five More Minutes” inspired two popular holiday movies which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network: “Five More Minutes” in 2021 and “Five More Minutes: Moments Like These” in 2022. He released his first book Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream in 2016. His most recent album is Same Truck: The Deluxe Album. On October 19, 2023, McCreery will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The singer/songwriter married his high school sweetheart Gabi in 2018, and the couple had their first son Avery in October 2022. For more information, visit ScottyMcCreery.com

Lyrics to “Cab in a Solo” available for download HERE.

TO THE GRAVE Release New 'Offcuts' EP And 'Director's Cuts' Deluxe

September 17, 2023

t's release day for Australian deathcore juggernauts and avid animal rights campaigners, To The Grave, who have officially unleashed their new digital EP ‘Offcuts’ along with the deluxe edition of latest album ‘Director’s Cuts’.

‘Offcuts’ is available now as a digital-only EP featuring 6 brand new songs plus the band’s cover of Enter Shikari’s “Anesthetist” which is only available on the digital EP release. These new tracks are also included on the expansive deluxe edition ‘Director’s Cuts (Deluxe)’, out today as a double disc, gatefold vinyl and on CD. Listen to both on streaming and order physical copiesHERE. Watch the full 'Offcuts' EP visualizer stream below.

Speaking on their new release, the band share:

"OFFCUTS is a collection of songs we had gotten to the finish line when creating Director's Cuts last year that we felt didn't quite match the grit of the album and had more of a fun approach in parts. We pulled them out of the album sequence and added a couple of other extras we'd been wanting to experiment with for a while. We're glad we found a way to rescue these from the cutting room floor, they were some of our favorites from the album process and we're very excited to share them with everyone now."

To The Grave are one of the most uncompromising and outspoken bands in the deathcore scene today. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, they combine crushing riffs, blast beats and guttural vocals with a strong sense of social justice and animal rights activism. They released their debut album ‘Global Warning’ in 2019, which received praise from fans and critics alike for its ferocity and honesty. They followed it up with ‘Epilogue’ in 2021, a massive 19-track album that cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative bands in the genre. They then released ‘Director’s Cuts’ earlier this year, a groundbreaking album that pushed the boundaries of deathcore with cinematic, horror movie inspired music videos and diverse soundscapes. The album spawned singles "Red Dot Sight", "Axe Of Kindness", "Cut Off The Head" and "Found Footage" the music videos for which have racked up 420,000 views on YouTube between them with the album hitting 2.68 million streams and counting across streaming platforms.

To The Grave have a stacked touring schedule for the rest of this year. They are currently rounding out their European run with Signs Of The Swarm and Humanity's Last Breath and will then be heading to the US to support Carnifex on their Necromantium US Tour with Signs of The Swarm and The Last Ten Seconds Of Life and a handful of US/Canada shows supporting Signs of The Swarm. Head to To The Grave (tothegraveau.com) for further information.

With Carnifex, Signs of The Swarm and The Last Ten Seconds of Life

10/11 Tucson, AZ

10/11 Tucson, AZ – The Rock

10/13 San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box

10/14 Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live

10/15 Dallas, TX – Gilley's (Monster Mosh Fest)

10/17 New Orleans, LA – House of Blues

10/19 Murfreesboro, TN – Hop Springs Beer Park

10/21 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Heaven

10/22 Orlando, FL – Level 13

10/24 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819

10/25 Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27

10/26 Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents

10/27 Patchogue, NY – Stereo Garden

10/28 Reading, PA – Reverb

10/29 Hartford, CT – Webster Theater

10/31 Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance

11/1 Columbus, OH – King of Clubs

11/2 Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall

11/3 Joliet, IL – The Forge

11/4 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave

11/6 Omaha, NE – Slowdown

11/7 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall

11/9 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater

11/10 Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater

11/11 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco

With Signs of The Swarm

11/12 Cupertino, CA - X-Bar

11/13 Portland, OR - Dante's

11/14 Seattle, WA - El Corazon

11/15 Vancouver, BC - Wise Hall

11/17 Edmonton, AB - Starlite

11/18 Regina, SK - The Exchange

11/20 Detroit, MI - Sancturary

11/21 Toronto, ON - Garrison

11/22 Montreal, QC - Le Fairmont

ABOUT TO THE GRAVE

One of Australia’s most uncompromising bands, To The Grave return with their heaviest album to date, both sonically and thematically. Since the release of their 2019 debut album 'Global Warning', the caustic five piece have garnered international success, with 2021’s follow-up 'Epilogue', a re-issue of 'Global Warning' with bonus tracks, solidifying their position as “one of the country's heaviest exports.” (Revolver).

To The Grave have steadily built an audience in the underground, accumulating more than 11 million Spotify streams, racking up over 5.4 million YouTube views, all whilst decimating live audiences alongside Parkway Drive, Polaris, Cattle Decapitation, Thy Art Is Murder, Shadow of Intent, Angelmaker, Enterprise Earth, Vulvodynia and Alpha Wolf.

Now, following a sold-out national headline tour in 2022, global critical acclaim for the release of 'Director's Cuts', a new EP and plenty of touring for the remainder of 2023, the band are more focused than ever.

To The Grave lyrically expose a societal and environmental hell on earth whilst pushing the boundaries of accessible extremity, full of barbed hooks, thick with atmosphere and drenched in groove. Razor-sharp guitars played with an exploratory approach - blending everything from whammy pedal squeaks and chiming cleans to death metal chainsaw tones - are entwined with live drums to give a level of dynamism that musically sets this band apart from the extreme metal pack, yet they maintain the weight of the heaviest bands today. Vocalist Dane Evans commands a multifaceted performance, bursting with vocal energy from throat-ripping dissonant screeches to low end gutturals.

To The Grave are

Dane Evans - Vocals

Jack Simoni - Guitars, Programming

Luke Ringin - Guitars, Vocals

Matt Clarke - Bass, Vocals

Simon O’Malley - Drums, Vocals

SiM Unleash New Single + Music Video For "KiSS OF DEATH" From Upcoming New Album 'PLAYDEAD' Out September 27 (via UNFD)

September 17, 2023

Prepare for a sonic adventure as Japanese genre-blending powerhouse SiM has dropped their new single and music video, "KiSS OF DEATH", which premiered on Crunchyroll earlier today. Seamlessly blending hard rock, reggae, and pop-punk, "KiSS OF DEATH" is taken from the band's upcoming new album 'PLAYDEAD' (out on September 27 (via UNFD). Speaking on the inspiration for the track, SiM vocalist Mah commented:

"Those of you who’ve read the Japanese translation may be sharp enough to have noticed but the hook. “Play back, play back” is a parody of Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Playback Part 2”, a masterpiece from Japanese pop music.

Speaking of the title “KiSS OF DEATH”, the famous story is of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus Christ. He becomes the “symbol of betrayal” in the episode where he kisses him and identifies him as Jesus Christ, sending a sign to the enemy soldiers.

But my version of the “KiSS OF DEATH” is... Rougela’s “Devil’s Kiss” (Akuma’s Kiss) from Pokemon (LOL). (In the overseas version, Rougela’s known as Jynx / Lovely Kiss is its power. Feels strange...)The lyrics describe a scenario where you are walking and suddenly a female vampire appears and gives you a “Devil's Kiss”, causing you to fall asleep while she drinks your blood."

SiM has previously released "RED" (theme song for the latest season of Netflix anime series 'Kengan Ashura'), "DO THE DANCE", "HiDE and SEEK" and most recently, "Sad Song" which altogether have clocked up over 1.3 million streams and counting on Spotify alone. Watch the music video for "KiSS OF DEATH" in the thumbnail below, stream the track here, and pre-save 'PLAYDEAD' here.

Fans can still catch SiM's inimitable high-energy live show on the road with Dance Gavin Dance, Rain City Drive, and Within Destruction. For ticket information please click here, and be sure to stay tuned for more SiM news coming soon.

Jackpot Juicer North American Tour Dates

September 15 || Nashville, TN || Wildhorse Saloon (LOW TICKETS)

September 16 || Atlanta, GA || Coca-Cola Roxy

September 18 || Raleigh, NC || The Ritz (LOW TICKETS)

September 19 || Silver Spring, MD || The Fillmore (LOW TICKETS)

September 21 || Chicago, IL || Radius

September 23 || Milwaukee, WI || The Rave II

September 25 || Cleveland, OH || Agora Theatre

September 27 || Boston, MA || MGM Music Hall at Fenway

September 29 || New York, NY || The Rooftop at Pier 17 (LOW TICKETS)

September 30 || Asbury Park, NJ || Stone Pony Summer Stage

SWANFEST 2023

October 1 || Philadelphia, PA || Mann Center (LOW TICKETS)

FALL FESTIVAL DATES

September 22 || Louisville, KY || Louder Than Life

French Synthwave Producer & Singer SIERRA Releases Debut Album "A Story Of Anger" Today

September 15, 2023

Today, September 15, lauded French synthwave artist, producer and singer SIERRA releases her debut album, A Story Of Anger via Virgin Records France.

It’s led by the single “Power,” a collaboration with synthwave icon Carpenter Brut. SIERRA first appeared on Carpenter Brut’s album Leather Terror last year, and now he’s repaying the favor adding a dark, horror-fueled backbeat to the layered dance track.

Listen to “Power” HERE: https://SIERRAFr.lnk.to/Power

See the video for “Power” BELOW.

In total, A Story Of Anger features 11 emotive tracks that tap into SIERRA’s own unique brand of sound, inspired by synthwave, EBM and darkwave and with moody ebbs and flows that spiral from violence and melancholy to sweetness and brutality.

In addition to Carpenter Brut, A Story Of Anger also features new collaborations with Corvad and L.A.-based noise rock/industrial act HEALTH.

This weekend, SIERRA kicks off a 13-date tour across North America, including prominent placement on all dates of the Cold Waves Festivals in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. See all details below.

Two more EPs came in 2020 (All About Love) and 2022 (See Me Now), the latter of which resulted in SIERRA supporting Carpenter Brut on his worldwide tour across 20 countries.

Most recently, SIERRA was tapped to be part of a fashion campaign as her track “Unbroken” was used by Yves Saint Laurent Beauty for its new global campaign “Bold”.

Order A Story of Anger here: https://linktr.ee/sierra.synthmusic

SIERRA Tour Dates

September 16 Montreal, QC @ Newspeak

September 17 New York, NY @ Cold Waves Festival

September 19 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison

September 20 Pontiac, MI @ Pike Room

September 21 Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Café

September 22 Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry

September 23 TBA

September 24 Chicago, IL @ Cold Waves Festival

September 25 Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge

September 26 Salt Lake City, UT @ Quarters

September 28 Los Angeles, CA @ Cold Waves Festival

September 29 San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar

September 30 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

Find SIERRA Online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierra.synthmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sierra.synthmusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SIERRA-synthmusic

NYC-based new romantic post-punks Black Rose Burning unleash 'Ad Astra' album

September 15, 2023

"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 third full-length album 'Ad Astra', mastered by Jason Corbett of ACTORS at Jacknife Sound. Earlier, the band released the singles 'Fight!', '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).

“’Ad Astra’ is the result of the real first time collaboration of the musicians who have been playing with my project in a live setting and myself. On previous records, I recorded them solo – playing and programming all of the instruments. It only made sense to take it to a whole new level by taking a slight back seat and letting the fantastic musicals brains I have surrounded myself with, to step into some spotlight and show their talent. Sonically it’s a major leap forward in the ever-growing sound of Black Rose Burning in every way. Letting experts do what they do has resulted in - a lush soundscape that’s better than I could have ever hoped for. And even though I again wrote all the material, having partners who understand my vision is both invaluable and awe inspiring,” says George Grant.

“Lyrically, I approached this record, from the standpoint of my psuedo-motto ”Love Won, Love Lost and Outer Space”. Interlaced with technical and futuristic themes are also stories of broken hearts, broken dreams as well as songs about hope. I quite honestly took my love, as an avid Sci-Fi fan, and poured it into quite a few of these songs and into the overall feel of the record. But don’t get me wrong - there’s plenty of both love and heartbreak written into it as well. The artwork by Antonella at Eshmoon DM brilliantly reflects the feel also - from the colors to the design and the themes - of my infatuation with Science Fiction”

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.

'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).

On September 15, the 'Ad Astra' album will be released on CD and available digitally from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. That same night, Black Rose Burning plays 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
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

WATAIN - Release Live Album "Die In Fire - Live In Hell" To Commemorate Their 25th Anniversary!

September 14, 2023

To commemorate their 25th anniversary as a band, ruthless Swedish black metal collective WATAIN has announced the release of a live album titled Die In Fire - Live In Hell (Agony And Ecstasy Over Stockholm) which will be released on November 3rd, 2023 through Nuclear Blast Records.

After 25 years of madness and mayhem that manifested in seven studio albums, WATAIN‘s intense and much talked-about live rituals remain in a league of their own. Experience the raw power and fiery precision captured perfectly on this live recording from a sold out show that took place in October 2022 in Stockholm, and features fan favourites from albums such as Casus Luciferi, Lawless Darkness, The Wild Hunt, Trident Wolf Eclipse and of course the band's latest offering, The Agony And Ecstasy of Watain, as well as the BATHORY cover 'The Return Of Darkness And Evil'. The audio was recorded by Jamie Elton and mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio.

With all artwork created by vocalist and front man Erik Danielsson, Die in Fire – Live in Hell is not only a sonic but also a visual reflection of WATAIN’s touring cycle for The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain, and beyond that a symbol of gratitude for their loyal followers worldwide! Die in Fire – Live in Hell is a very personal release dedicated to all those who have joined WATAIN on their path of lawless black metal darkness during the past 25 years.

WATAIN have shared a first single from Die In Fire - Live In Hell, the epic 'Before The Cataclysm (Live In Stockholm 2022)'. Below you can watch a music video for this track, which was directed by Johan Bååth (Opus Diaboli, I'm in the Band).

PRE-SAVE/PRE-ORDER DIE IN FIRE - LIVE IN HELL HERE:
https://watain.bfan.link/die-in-fire-live-in-hell.ema

WATCH THE OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FOR 'BEFORE THE CATACLYSM' Below.

Die In Fire - Live In Hell is available in the following formats:

Digital Album

CD

Vinyl (2LP w/ 8 page booklet)

1 LP transp. yellow, 1 LP transp. red
1 LP gold , 1 LP oxblood - band exclusive
Coinciding with the release, WATAIN will play two very special anniversary shows at UKK in their hometown Uppsala on Friday, November 3rd and Saturday, November 4th. The first night was sold out within minutes, so a second one was added and a few tickets are still available here: https://secure.tickster.com/sv/8ttcd34a5687cc9/selectproductgroup

Visit WATAIN at:
https://linktr.ee/watainofficial

Osiah Unleash New Single + Music Video "Kardashev Denied" (via Unique Leader Records)

September 14, 2023

Deathcore quartet Osiah has dropped their new bone-crushing track "Kardashev Denied"and the accompanying music video. Speaking about today's release, the band shared:

"Osiah would like to present to you the debut offering from their upcoming fourth album. The single "Kardashev Denied" marks the band's first appearance as a four-piece, and showcases the bands new found musical identity, crafted and tempered after their experimental offering ‘Chronos’ released earlier this year."

Stream "Kardashev Denied" here and watch the official music video below.

UK Osiah fans have their chance to see the band on tour with Necrotted. For ticket information please click here, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more Osiah news coming very soon.

Upcoming Tour Dates with Necrotted:

September 29 - Plymouth - The Junction

September 30 - Derby - The Hairy Dog

October 1 - London - New Cross Inn

October 2 - Bristol - The Crofters Rights

October 3 - Manchester - Satans Hollow

October 4 - Sheffield - Corporation

October 5 - Glasgow - Audio

October 6 - Newcastle - The Cluny 2

October 7 - Birmingham - The Devils dog

Hailing from the extreme music melting pot that is the northeast of England, Osiah transcends the deathcore label with what could possibly be the most torturous barrage of filth the UK has produced in recent years. Crushingly intense breakdowns and deathly chops tread a familiar path, but jarringly detuned guitars, unpredictable tempo changes and vocals that range from wide-ranging pitched screams to commanding guttural bowel openers add an extra evil to the sound that cannot be put into words.

After releasing their first EP 'Reborn Through Hate' in 2015, Osiah released their first full-length album ‘Terror Firma’ in June 2016 via Siege Music. The album gained praise from Metal Hammer Magazine, Bloody Disgusting, and many other prestigious publications, cementing the band as the hottest and heaviest band on the UK deathcore scene.

The resulting work lead to the band signing to Unique Leader Records in 2018 and releasing their sophomore album 'Kingdom of Lies' in 2019. In 2021, Osiah released their third album 'Loss' and unleashed their latest EP 'Chronos' in early 2023.

The Metal Injection Festival Announces Daily Set Times

September 14, 2023

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

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

September 14, 2023

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"

September 13, 2023

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

September 13, 2023

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

September 13, 2023

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

“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

Links:

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

September 12, 2023

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!

September 12, 2023

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'

September 12, 2023

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

*No Any Given Sin

For More Information Please Visit:

Saliva

Drowning Pool

Adelitas Way

Any Given Sin