Plain White T's Share "Fired Up" Video — WATCH // Appearing When We Were Young This Weekend

SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT NOVEMBER 17 VIA FEARLESS RECORDS

BAND APPEARING AT SECOND ANNUAL WHEN WE WERE YOUNG FESTIVAL

PLAIN WHITE T'S — Tom Higgenson [vocals], Tim Lopez [lead guitar, vocals], Mike Retondo [bass], and De'Mar Hamilton [drums] — recently announced their new, self-titled album, out November 17 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it
here

Today, the band has shared their video for "
Fired Up." Watch it below.

The song's layered, full melodies and tongue-in-cheek lyrics are the perfect mid-day pick-me-up — it's the sonic serotonin boost you need when the clock is about to strike 2pm and you are this close to hitting the wall. Who needs caffeine when you can get "Fired Up?" This feel-good jam will have you shimmying and swaying for the next three minutes.

  "'Fired Up' is such a party," says Higgenson. "Somehow, it's energetic and lazy, amped up and chill, all at the same time. I think it might be the best song on the album. It's all about looking around and seizing the day. A total feel good song, but in an odd, quirky way. I don't think it's possible to listen to it without smiling."

Plain White T's will also appear at the second annual When We We Young Festival in Las Vegas this weekend, along with additional hometown performances below.

PLAIN WHITE T'S LIVE:
11/17 — Album Release Show  Sub T — Chicago, IL (SOLD OUT)
11/18 — 
All That We Needed Durty Nellies — Chicago, IL 
11/19 —Record Store Signing/Meet and Greet Loud Pizza — Chicago, IL

PHOTO CREDIT: Austin Cieszko (@theonlymang)

ABOUT PLAIN WHITE T'S:
Since emerging in 1997, Chicago quartet Plain White T's have remained visible and viable. They have consistently delivered unforgettable pop rock anthems that take up real estate in your brain for months at a time. They have amassed over 2.7 billion total global streams, earned two Grammy nominations, and collected several Platinum-plus and Gold certifications across their impressive catalog. Their signature single "Hey There Delilah" went quadruple-platinum, topped the Billboard Hot 100, and earned the pair of aforementioned GRAMMY® nominations in 2008 — for "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal." They have made their pop culture mark by appearing on highly visible shows such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Sesame Street, iCarly, 90210, Beavis & Butthead, and Frankenweenie, all the while nabbing press accolades from TIME, Billboard, ESPN, Rolling Stone, AV Club, MTV, MSNBC, and more. Plain White T's have proven to be a reliable musical force, as well as a career band that shows no signs of stopping or slowing down. Their self-titled album arrives in late 2023.

Thrown Share Video for "on the verge"

"This rips" — Daniel P. Carter/Radio 1 Rock Show 
 

Swedish heavyweights thrown, following up on their previous single "guilt," which has already amassed over two million streams worldwide, with the brand new track "on the verge." It slams hardcore grit and slick, hypnotic rhythms of modern phonk into one explosive mix.

Watch the video
below.

Stream and download
here.

No holding back, no filters — just a straight dive into the tumultuous waves of life, serving up lyrics as raw as an open wound.

Last year thrown released their debut EP EXTENDED PAIN, sitting in Spotify's Top 200 Global Metal Chart for almost a year with over 26 million streams across its five songs. From zero to nearly 600,000 listeners with their explosive tracks, thrown took the stage by storm touring with Counterparts and Knocked Loose.

They are currently touring North America with Invent Animate, and Aviana and will will soon embark on their next big EU/UK run with Fit For A King, Emmure, and The Gloom In The Corner.

REMAINING US TOUR DATES:
WITH INVENT ANIMATE

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

ICYMI:
Stream/download the EXTENDED PAIN EP
here.

PHOTO CREDIT: Pavel Trebukhin

THROWN ARE:
Marcus Lundqvist | Vocals
Johan Liljeblad | Guitar
Andreas Malm | Guitar
Buster Odeholm | Drums

Bad Omens Announce New + Rescheduled Tour Dates For April 2024

RIAA-Certified Gold rock sensation Bad Omens have today announced new dates for the postponed Albuquerque, Tempe (now taking place in Mesa, AZ with a venue upgrade), and Dallas CONCRETE FOREVERheadliner shows slated for April 2024. Not only that, but the band has also unveiled new dates in San Antonio and Tulsa, as well as an additional Dallas show to boot. Previously purchased CONCRETE FOREVER tickets and VIP for postponed dates will be honored, while refunds are available for those unable to attend at point of purchase. Fans also have their chance to see the band's electrifying live show at the now sold-out Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas on April 27. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 20 at 10 a.m. local time at the link here, so don't miss your chance to secure yours before they're all gone.

CONCRETE FOREVER Dates:

April 21 - San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port*

April 23 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel+

April 25 - Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre+

April 30 - Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa Theatre*

May 2 - Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum*

May 3 - Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum+

Sick New World Festival:

April 27 - Las Vegas, NV @ Las Vegas Festival Grounds

* Added Show

+ New Date

Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. The quartet—Noah Sebastian (vocals), Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson (guitar), Nick Ruffilo (bass), and Nick Folio (drums)—materialize with ghostly atmospherics, striking hooks, and the tingles of sensual high-register harmonies uplifted by cinematic production. Racking up over 250M worldwide streams to date and earning acclaim, the band presents an uncompromising and undeniable vision on their third full-length album, 'THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND' (Sumerian Records).

“Making the record changed us as songwriters and musicians. In many ways, I feel like it set me free as an artist because every decision made in the writing process was for myself, with no fear for anyone else’s expectations of what our third album should sound like. Be it our fans or our record label.”

They’ve always wielded this level of magic though…

The group’s 2016 self-titled debut, 'Bad Omens', yielded fan favorites such as “Glass Houses” and “The Worst In Me” which eclipsed 46 million Spotify streams. On its heels, 2019’s 'Finding God Before God Finds Me' spawned “Dethrone” (36 million Spotify streams) and “Careful What You Wish For”. Along the way, they toured with numerous marquee acts and received tastemaker praise. 

After their first headline tour was canceled mid-way at the top of the global pandemic, the band found themselves at home in Los Angeles with plenty of time. Where they absorbed and imparted a different palette of unexpected inspirations. Channeling what the frontman describes at times as a “cursive sound” they embraced newfound confidence and boundlessly loose creativity. Anything went in the studio, and all “rules” were broken. Noah and Jolly wrote, produced, and engineered the music themselves while GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and songwriter Zakk Cervini (Halsey, Grimes, Poppy, blink-182) lent his talents with the mix and master. Challenging himself, Noah decided to “make a track sampling items around the house, none of which were musical instruments”. 

This ultimately became the framework for the first single “THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND”. Claps puncture the icy soundscape as his voice stretches from a breathy moan into an evocative and entrancing hook, breaking from a whisper into the seductive chant, “It wasn’t hard to realize. Love’s the death of peace of mind.” It culminates on a climactic scream uplifted by a distorted crunch.

“The whole record really details the loss of peace of mind,” he explains. “The lyrics in the title track are a little more specific in terms of the conflict at the heart of something more intimate and personal.”

By speaking it aloud, Bad Omens offer a level of comfort and empathy, with a sinister shroud. At the same time, they also give rock music a sexy new shape on 'THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND'.

“Sonically, we want to do something you can’t arrive late or early too,” he leaves off. “You can’t cheat your way to the final act. You have to get on the ride and process it until the end. The songs are meant to be heard from start to finish. We want you to take the whole trip with us.”

Legacy Recordings & Blackbird Presents to Release 'Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl' deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray, Digital and 2xLP

LEGACY RECORDINGS AND BLACKBIRD PRESENTS
SET TO RELEASE LONG STORY SHORT: WILLIE NELSON 90
LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

DELUXE 2CD+BLU-RAY, DIGITAL AND 2xLP
OUT FRIDAY, DEC. 15; PRE-ORDER
HERE

Dave Matthews' Performance of "Funny How Time Slips Away" 
 Available on All DSPs Today Listen
HERE

Newly Curated Career-Spanning Willie Nelson Greatest Hits Album 
Coming Friday, November 3. Pre-order
HERE

Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is releasing a pair of new Willie Nelson titles to celebrate the artist's 90th birthday year and his abiding contributions to American popular music and culture. Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl, produced by Blackbird Presents, will be released Dec. 15 as a 2CD+Blu-Ray deluxe edition, a complete digital edition and as a 2xLP highlights. Willie Nelson Greatest Hits, a freshly compiled career-spanning collection will be released on Nov. 3.
 
Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl, is the definitive music release of the star-studded concerts celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday. The concerts were recorded live on April 29 & 30 at the legendary Hollywood Bowl and feature once-in-a-lifetime performances by Willie Nelson, Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Booker T. Jones, Buddy Cannon, Charley Crockett, Charlie Sexton, Chris Stapleton, Daniel Lanois, Dave Matthews, Dwight Yoakam, Edie Brickell, Emmylou Harris, Gary Clark Jr., George Strait, Jack Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Keith Richards, Kris Kristofferson, Leon Bridges, Lily Meola, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Micah Nelson (Particle Kid), Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Stephen Stills, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Tom Jones, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes, Waylon Payne, and Ziggy Marley.
 
On Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, Legacy will release the 2CD+Blu-ray and digital configurations of Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl. The deluxe 2CD+Blu-Ray will include 3-hours of video performances from the concert along with 3 video bonus performances, 39 audio tracks and a multi-page booklet. A 2xLP vinyl edition featuring select highlights from the event will also be available on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Both configurations can be pre-ordered 
HERE while Dave Matthews' performance of "Funny How Time Slips Away" from Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl is available via all DSPs today and can be heard HERE
 
“We are thrilled to partner with Legacy Recordings to bring these iconic live shows that celebrated Willie’s 90th to fans around the world”, said Mark Rothbaum and Keith Wortman, Creators / Executive Producers of the Willie 90 shows. “This release captures the magic of these shows and enables audiences all around the world to experience these performances as if they were at the Hollywood Bowl with all of us.”
 
Willie Nelson Greatest Hits, a freshly compiled career-spanning collection of 25 essential performances, chronicles Willie's musical journey from early '60s country-pop singer-songwriter through the '70s outlaw country revolution to his current iconic status as an ambassador of musical goodwill. Willie Nelson Greatest Hits will be released on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in conjunction with the livestream of Willie's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. The album will be available in 1CD, digital and 2xLP configurations and may be pre-ordered 
HERE.
 
2023 is shaping up as a banner year for Willie, who recorded two new studio albums for Legacy: 
I Don't Know a Thing About Love (Willie's musical tribute to legendary American songwriter Harlan Howard, released in March) and Bluegrass (Willie performing 12 of his favorite self-penned classics with a bluegrass ensemble). Released Sept. 15, Willie's Bluegrass entered the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart (Sept. 30) at #1, marking his first appearance on the chart in its 21-year history. 
 
In February, Willie took home two Grammys at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards including Best Country Album for 
A Beautiful Time. Throughout the course of his career Willie Nelson has earned, among innumerable prestigious awards, 12 Grammy Awards including their Lifetime Achievement Award.
 
On Nov. 3, Willie Nelson will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "This year's incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll," said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. "We are honored that this November's Induction Ceremony in New York will coincide with two milestones in music culture; the 90th birthday of Willie Nelson and the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop." The 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Friday, Nov. 3, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and will stream live on Disney+ at 8pm ET. A network broadcast edit of the event will air on ABC from 8-11pm ET on Jan. 1, 2024.
 
Coming Oct. 31, 2023, from HarperCollins, Willie's new book, Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs, promises to provide the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera.
 
Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl includes these 39 performances (CD track order differs slightly from Blu-ray):

About Willie Nelson & Legacy Recordings:
In October 2011, Willie Nelson entered into an historic new record deal with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, marking a label homecoming for Nelson, who, from 1975-1993, had cut a phenomenal string of top-selling singles and albums for Columbia Records, beginning with 1975's seminal smash Red Headed Stranger. New titles by the artist under the Legacy imprint include newly recorded songs and performances and archival releases, personally curated by the artist, drawn from all phases of his career, including his recordings for RCA Records and others. Since signing with Legacy, Willie Nelson has sold more than 1 million albums for the label.
 
Nelson's album releases for Legacy Recordings have included: 
Bluegrass (2023)
I Don't Know a Thing About Love (2023)
Willie Nelson Live At Budokan 1984 (2022)
A Beautiful Time (2022) (Grammy: Best Country Album)
The Willie Nelson Family (2021)
That's Life (2021)
First Rose of Spring (2020)
Ride Me Back Home (2019) (Grammy: Best Country Solo Performance, "Ride Me Back Home")
My Way (2018) (Grammy: Best Traditional Pop Solo Album)
Last Man Standing (2018)
Willie Nelson and the Boys: Willie's Stash, Vol. 2 (2017)
God's Problem Child (2017)
For The Good Times: A Tribute To Ray Price (2016)
Summertime:Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin (2016) (Grammy: Best Traditional Pop Solo Album)
Django and Jimmie (2015)
December Day: Willie's Stash, Vol. 1 (2014)
Band of Brothers (2014)
To All The Girls... (2013)
Let's Face The Music And Dance (2013)
Heroes (2012)

BLACK LAVA Touring with Obituary + Psycroptic

After coming together over frustrations with the pandemic, Black Lava boiled to a nicely charred head on their debut album. Despite surfacing toward the end of 2022, 'Soul Furnace' burned with such fury that Distorted Sound dubbed it a contender for album of the year. The blackened riffs spilled all the way to #2 on Australia's Independent Albums chart, while Dan Presland's heavy grooves and blast beats melted away Sick Drummer

Black Lava are riding that torrential wave all the way into 2024. The blackened heavy metal Aussies are touring the land down under with fellow countrymen Psycroptic and legendary swamp monsters Obituary.   

Get tickets: 
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Blcklava-tix

2024 Barely Alive Australia Tour w/ Obituary + Psycroptic
01/11    Hobart, Tasmania @ Altar
[TICKETS]
01/12    Melbourne, Australia @ The Croxton
[TICKETS]
01/13    Sydney, Australia @ Manning Bar
[TICKETS]
01/16    Brisbane, Australia @ The Triffid
[TICKETS]
01/18    Adelaide, Australia @ Lion's Arts Factory
[TICKETS]*
01/19    Perth, Australia @ Magnet House
[TICKETS]*

*No Psycroptic

Watch Black Lava burn through the blistering  "Baptised In Ice".

During the turbulent and uncertain years of 2020-2021, perhaps none were plunged deeper into darkness than those from down under as Australia imposed some of the strictest, harshest, and most devastating lockdown measures in the world, forcing their civilians into years of isolation. However, through solitude and desolation, some of the greatest art is created, as is the case with BLACK LAVA, the emerging blackened death metal quartet from Melbourne (AU). Founded by drummer Dan Presland (Vipassi, AMDBL, ex-Ne Obliviscaris) and guitarist Ben Boyle (Vipassi, AMDBL, Hadal Maw), BLACK LAVA draws influence from old school death and black metal bands while injecting groove-laden melodies and progressive elements to create their own experimental sound.

“The idea came about from just pure frustration of the situation at hand during 2020/2021,” explains Presland of the band’s formation. “Ben and I live locally together, and in the beginning of the pandemic, I built a working studio, so we got together to just initially jam to release some frustrations and vent some music around the second half of 2021. We had a pretty casual jam together and Ben came back with a few fleshed out ideas a few days later.” As the ideas started to come to fruition, the duo quickly realized that the project had more potential than just a jam session. “Both of us were really into the direction Ben pushed,” continues Presland, “and it was something pretty new to both of us - we have worked together quite extensively over the years within music, playing in several bands together (Vipassi, AMDBL, Aphotic Dawn and more) - so to go in a totally new direction was pretty refreshing.”

As the pair fleshed out more ideas, they turned to their good friend Rob Watkins of Blackhelm to fulfill vocal duties. “Within 10 minutes we had found a vocalist and the search for a bassist was on. Tim Anderson (Blackhelm) was found pretty quickly and was keen to jump on board the idea also, so within a very short time frame we had a full lineup, a record ready to go, and 4 guys full of enthusiasm to push something new.”

Sharing a diverse love for black metal, death metal, and progressive music, the quartet quickly found their sound and hit a stride. And thus, Soul Furnace was born - a searing 34-minute aural assault that conjures up nostalgia while still sounding fresh and current. While the record promises to usher in a new musical era of the 2020s with its forward-thinking and contemporary energy, the lyrics dwell somewhere between fantasy and the old world.

“In the world of Black Lava, the lyrics are set in a time and world long gone and forgotten, mostly made up of fantasy and a medieval theme, fitting for the realms of our style of music,” explains vocalist Rob Watkins of the album’s themes and inspirations. “We draw inspiration from the natural environment and mother nature, ancient witchcraft and the glory of warriors in battle. I picture Black Lava as visiting an ancient beast in a cave giving you a chance to escape the outside world through its tales and mythology.”

With a new deal with Season of Mist and a team of some of the music industry’s most revered artists, producers, engineers, and professionals behind them to help render their vision, Black Lava is ready to make its debut and unleash its fury upon the masses.

Lineup:
Dan Presland (drums) 
Ben Boyle (guitar) 
Rob Watkins (Vocals) 
Tim Anderson (bass) 

Links:
https://instagram.com/blacklava.aus/
https://facebook.com/BLACKLAVA00
https://blacklava-aus.bandcamp.com/

Recording Studio: Bushido Studios, Melbourne 

Producer / sound engineer: Troy Mccosker 

Mixing studio and engineer: Kurt Ballou 

Mastering studio and engineer: Alan Douches 

Artwork: Paolo Giradi

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

Pre-save:
https://orcd.co/blacklava-soulfurnace


For more on SEASON OF MIST artists, visit our official 
WEBSITEFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBE, and TWITTER

Satellite Citi Unveils Rain-Soaked Video For "Trouble Flower"

The Los Angeles-based hard rock duo, Satellite Citi, have today unleashed a torrential downpour of emotion with their latest single, "Trouble Flower", accompanied by a rain-soaked music video. Fans can listen to the track HERE, and watch the brand new video below.

Speaking on today's single release, Anna Gevorkian (vocals/drums) shares:

"We dived deep into metaphors and used the lyrics as a form of poetry for this song. Lyrically, it tackles mental health, negative self-talk people struggle with when dealing with depression and how a lot of people act "happy" but internalize their struggles instead of being proactive in seeking help."

Reflecting on the track, Shaunt Sulahian (guitar) continues:

"I think this is one of the most powerful songs we’ve released both musically and thematically. It’s definitely an immediate punch in the face, but it also has a ton of melody, which is the balance we always try to have when we start writing a song."

Satellite Citi, comprised of the dynamic duo Anna Gevorkian (vocals/drums) and Shaunt Sulahian (guitar), has carved a distinctive niche in the music world with their fierce sound and captivating stage presence. "Trouble Flower" is a song that encapsulates the essence of their artistry—a potent blend of raw emotion and musical prowess.

The music video for "Trouble Flower" takes this essence to new heights. Directed by the acclaimed Jorge Gonzalez, it plunges the audience into a tempestuous sea of feelings, with the band performing amid a relentless downpour. The rain, a metaphor for life's challenges, serves as the perfect backdrop for Satellite Citi's evocative lyrics and electrifying melodies.

With over 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone, Satellite Citi's continued success is undeniable. "Anxious Hearts" saw the band collaborating with renowned talents such as Lit's Taylor Carroll and Halestorm's Arejay Hale, while the track was skillfully produced by Mike Plotnikoff (known for his work with My Chemical Romance, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach). The band has additional exciting developments in the pipeline, including more new music and an upcoming comic book that will further establish the band as a force to be reckoned with. Be sure to stay tuned for more Satellite Citi news coming soon.

WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:

"Satellite Citi’s signature sound of ferocious melodies, energetic drums and clashing guitars, creates the perfect anthem for those determined to fight their demons.”

Huffington Post

"Satellite Citi resurrect the rock genre with a fresh and modern delivery."

New Noise Magazine

"Their anthemic single tackles the pain and complexities of anxiety head-on, supported by driving instrumentals and raw and raging vocals."

Live Nation's Ones To Watch (The Noise)

Southern California fans can catch Satellite Citi for an epic Halloween show on the 27th at The Paramount in Los Angeles.

This special night at the Paramount promises to be a memorable celebration of music, showcasing the talents of not only Satellite Citi, but of Iress and Annabel Lee, while they celebrate the exciting EP release from Dolly Dagger. 

Known for their high-voltage performances and soul-stirring rock anthems, this show will bring Anna Gevorkian's powerhouse vocals and Shaunt Sulahian's electrifying guitar work, to the forefront. 

Fans can purchase tickets for the upcoming show HERE.

Don't miss your chance to see the band live!

GUEST LIST SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE

PLEASE REACH OUT TO ETER@COSANOSTRAPR.COM IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.

ABOUT SATELLITE CITI

Satellite Citi are a Los Angeles based Hard Rock band with front-woman Anna Gevorkian serving as both lead vocalist and drummer. While combining infectiously catchy vocals with thunderous drums, guitarist and backing vocalist, Shaunt Sulahian, provides powerful and distinctive guitar riffs that resurrect the hard rock genre with its originality. The band are joined by anonymous Spacewalkers on guitar, bass and keys for their live show. The distinct sound that Satellite Citi crafts with their unique blend of riff-filled modern rock and melody driven vocals is just as important as their message. The band combines social commentary with a deep appreciation for history and ancestry on their debut album "Fear Tactics". The record thematically also centers around the importance of mental health and represents the band’s own struggles of coping with fear and anxiety, that are even more permeated in today’s culture.

Satellite Citi

Anna Gevorkian - Vocals & Drums

Shaunt Sulahian - Guitar

The Native Howl Drop New Single "Can't Sleep" + Visualizer (via Sumerian Records)

The Native Howl, purveyors of their own genre-blurring sound "Thrash Grass" who captivated audiences by winning Season 1 of the hit TV series No Cover, have today dropped their new song "Can't Sleep" (via Sumerian Records). Speaking about the track, the band shared:

"Like much of The Native Howl’s catalog, “Can’t Sleep” was inspired by cinema while touring. The film “The Matrix” had a large role in the song’s rowdy instrumental and vocal delivery, while the over-exerting lifestyle of being in a touring band did the rest. The lyrical themes of struggle, loss, and desperation came from personal experience."

Prior to today, the quartet dropped their track "Sons of Destruction", their first after signing with Sumerian Records. Stream "Can't Sleep" at the link here, watch below, and be sure to stay tuned for more Native Howlnews coming very soon.

The Native Howl is a genre-defying quartet hailing from Leonard, Michigan, USA. Their fast-tempo music they’ve coined as “Thrash Grass” combines the aggression and intensity of thrash metal with the precision and melodicism of bluegrass. The band was born from a musical experiment that defied all expectations by blending elements of folk, bluegrass, rock, and metal, resulting in a sound entirely their own. With a dash of outlaw spirit and a touch of the wilderness, their music transports listeners to a sonic landscape where the traditional meets the contemporary. From foot-stomping bluegrass jams to lightning-fast metal-esque banjo picking, their tracks are a musical thrill ride that keeps the listener guessing with each note. Their lyrics often explore the dark sides of the human condition, nature, and the trials of life, creating a deep and personal connection with their audience.

Fans will have their chance to see The Native Howl on the road starting in December in support of Zakk Sabbath. For ticket information, please click here.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

12/05 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

12/06 - Pomona, CA @ Glass House

12/08 - Stateline, NV @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

12/09 - Chico, CA @ Senator Theater

12/11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

12/12 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

12/13 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater

12/15 - Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House

12/16 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

12/17 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theater

12/18 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall

12/20 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

12/21 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune

12/22 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

12/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

12/29 - Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center

12/30 - Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall

12/31 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

1/03 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!

1/05 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

1/06 - Boston, MA @ The Paradise Rock Club

1/07 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl

1/09 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre

1/10 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall

1/12 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

1/13 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

1/14 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live

1/16 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

1/17 - San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theater

1/19 - Tucson, AZ @ Encore

1/20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco

The Native Howl Is:

Alex Holycross - Guitar, Bouzouki, Lead Vocals

Jake Sawicki - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals

Mark Chandler - Bass, Vocals

Zach Bolling - Drums, Percussion

Blake Shelton Announces 2024 "Back To The Honky Tonk Tour"

This year on his headlining arena tour, country music superstar Blake Shelton brought out the bar stools and the big hits… and the party is just getting started! Shelton announced today that the second leg of his Back To The Honky Tonk Tour presented by Kubota will launch in February 2024. Joining him on the 17-date run are Multi-Platinum, 8x chart-topping country star Dustin Lynch and rising country artist Emily Ann Roberts, who fans may recognize from her successful run on NBC’s The Voice.  

The 2024 Back To The Honky Tonk Tour presented by Kubota will span the United States and Canada, kicking off on Feb. 22 in Hershey, PA (full list of dates below). Tickets for all markets except Glendale will be available via an exclusive fan presale beginning next Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, Oct. 26 at 10:00 PM local time. The general on-sale will start on Friday, Oct. 27 at 10:00 AM local time.

Tickets for Glendale will be available via an exclusive fan presale beginning Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10:00 PM local time. The general on-sale for Glendale will start on Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am local time. Fans can sign up for the Exclusive Fan Presale 
HERE.

Shelton’s initial Back To The Honky Tonk run earned widespread praise: “For two hours, Shelton made [the] arena feel like a wild country bar, where just about anything could happen and he was the bartender, slinging out music instead of shots” (Louisville Courier Journal). Meanwhile, the Minneapolis Star Tribune declared, “This throwback-themed concert tour… served as a reminder that the fun, wisecracking-but-tender coach we see on television is the same fella country music audiences still love seeing onstage.” 

BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR PRESENTED BY KUBOTA DATES
February 22 // Hershey, PA // GIANT Center
February 23 // Detroit, MI // Little Caesars Arena
February 24 // Milwaukee, WI // Fiserv Forum
February 29 // Lafayette, LA / CAJUNDOME
March 1 // Austin, TX // Moody Center
March 2 // Bossier City, LA // Brookshire Grocery Arena
March 7 // Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CAN // SaskTel Centre
March 8 // Edmonton, Alberta, CAN // Rogers Place
March 9 // Calgary, Alberta, CAN // Scotiabank Saddledome
March 14 // Spokane, WA // Spokane Arena
March 15 // Tacoma, WA // Tacoma Dome
March 16 // Portland, OR // Moda Center
March 21 // Fresno, CA // Save Mart Center
March 22 // Palm Springs, CA // Acrisure Arena
March 23 // Glendale, AZ // Desert Diamond Arena
March 27 // Moline, IL // Vibrant Arena at The MARK
March 29 // Wichita, KS // INTRUST Bank Arena

ABOUT BLAKE SHELTON

As the genre’s chief ambassador, Blake Shelton has been delivering country music to a diverse audience for more than 20 years. In that time, he has accumulated an astonishing 28 No. 1 singles, sold nearly 15 million album equivalents and earned upwards of 11.5 billion global streams. Shelton has received myriad awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, 10 CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice. He most recently earned the fan-voted “Social Star” title at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards. A celebrated entertainer, Shelton headlined his “Back to the Honky Tonk” this year. The run earned rave reviews and boasted sold-out crowds, landing him on Billboard’s mid-year Top Tours list. 


As an original coach on the Emmy Award-winning television show The Voice, Shelton brought a steady diet of current and classic country music to the NBC primetime audience. After 23 seasons and nine championships, he stepped away from the show in May. He and Carson Daly have teamed up to executive produce and star in the high-spirited, celebrity game show, Barmageddon. Hosted by Nikki Garcia, the show airs on USA Network and premiered as the network’s highest rated debut episode in more than three years. Season Two will premiere November 13.  

The Grand Ole Opry member also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando and a forthcoming venue in Las Vegas. A noted humanitarian, Shelton has helped raise millions of dollars for children’s hospitals, disaster relief organizations, food banks, the OK POP Museum and more in his home state of Oklahoma and beyond. 

For more information, please visit 
www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton.

ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH
Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving eight No. 1s, four Top 5 albums, 10 Gold and Platinum certified singles, and tallying over 5.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making Platinum, six-week No. 1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at No. 1 on the Country Aircheck and No. 2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured nearing Top 5 single “Stars Like Confetti” and hit “Party Mode.” Launching the KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR in 2024, Lynch has headlined packed venues and toured with country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley and Kane Brown. Since his Platinum breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

ABOUT EMILY ANN ROBERTS
They say the way to the biggest stage is practice, practice, practice. And that’s exactly what Emily Ann Roberts has done, paying her dues from tiny stages in Knoxville to the biggest stage of all, the Grand Ole Opry. Since launching her career, Roberts has now played the coveted Opry stage 17 times. Before that, she made a name for herself on Blake Shelton’s team on The Voice before she’d even graduated from high school. In a way, being named as a runner-up was the biggest win of all. Because now, with all of that performing, songwriting and recording experience, Roberts has already racked up more than 35 million streams and was recently named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s Best Acts of CMA Fest. Growing up in East Tennessee, Roberts was raised on Smoky Mountain music, bluegrass players and country artists from every era: from Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton to Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson. And all of that has prepared her to bring the country back to country music and that’s exactly what she’s doing on her debut full-length record, Can’t Hide Country, which is out now. Recorded at Starstruck Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by GRAMMY-winning producer, Trent Willmon, Emily Ann's honest and captivating lyrics, along with her exceptional vocal talents, have already received widespread acclaim from both the media and her dedicated fanbase. It's abundantly clear that country music is in capable hands with Roberts at the helm.

ABOUT KUBOTA
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas, is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 200 Gross hp performance-matched implements, compact construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, hay tools, commercial turf products and utility vehicles. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation, 1000 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit KubotaUSA.com.

ABOUT KUBOTA CANADA LTD. 
Kubota Canada Ltd. (KCL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, a tractor and heavy equipment manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan. KCL markets and distributes Kubota engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 200 Gross HP, performance-matched implements, compact construction, commercial turf and landscaping products, utility vehicles and consumer lawn and garden equipment. KCL is also the Canadian distributor for Great Plains, Kverneland and Land Pride products, all of which are also wholly owned subsidiaries of Kubota Corporation.  For product literature or dealer locations, contact Kubota Canada Ltd. at 1155 Kubota Drive, Pickering, Ontario, Canada L1X 0H4, 905 294-6535, or visit 
kubota.ca.   

Frenchy and the Punk release 'Cities In Dust' tribute, marking its 38th anniversary, along with B-side 'Monsters'

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

"Vibrant and danceable. Who says dark can’t also be fun? Zen Ghost, which may be among the year’s best albums to date, is a highly recommended listen" ~ The Spill Magazine

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

"Bombastic... a happy medium between the sonic atmosphere and thoughtful melancholy of post-punk music and the unmistakable drama of cabaret... beautifully manic"  ~ Amplify Music Magazine

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


NYC-based goth pop-alternative duo
Frenchy and the Punk present their cover version of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ classic 'Cities In Dust', set for release on October 18, the 38th anniversary of the original release by this game-changing post-punk outfit.

The single comes with the B-side track
 'Monsters', a rhythmic new wave-punky guitar-based tale of greed that conjures images of surreal scenes as if in a trippy video game. Reflecting the angst of the moment, it weaves and flows in observation of the theft of the world's abundance by those whose hunger to have it all at any cost knows no bounds.

Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephensonand guitarist-composer Scott Helland, who co-founded Outpatients and
Deep Wound (with Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis and Lou Barlow). Tapped as one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, the duo profess a vivid blend of post-punk, cabaret and dark folk music.

This release follows the duo's seventh album
 'Zen Ghost', written and recorded during the pandemic and released in October 2022 to critical acclaim. During these same recording sessions, they decided to record the Banshees’ cover after fans seemed thrilled with their live rendition at shows.

Many of the songs on their recent Zen Ghost have also garnered that vocal comparison as well as to Grace Slick and Johnette Napolitano. American guitarist and live looping master Scott Helland, who cut his teeth in the early hardcore punk scene of Western Massachusetts, is an avid fan of the iconic 80s band and Cities in Dust was one of his favorites.

Helland recalls first discovering Siouxsie in the mid-80s upon walking into his favorite record store - Main Street Records in Northampton, MA, noting “It was one of those things I’ll never forget. Seeing a poster of Siouxsie with her teased black hair and the song blasting throughout the store, it was mind blowing. I feel like I hadn’t really been exposed to female musicians in the punk or goth realm until then. She was instantly cool to me."

While also a fan, Stephenson's deep dive into the Banshees’ sound came much later. “I was aware of Siouxsie and the Banshees, but mostly for her stunning look. I loved her image. She seemed to exude fierceness and confidence but I wasn’t all that familiar with the band’s sound. It’s really because our fans constantly mentioned her name that got me falling down the Banshees’ rabbit hole some years ago," says Stephenson.

"It’s never too late to discover great music! Seeing her perform at Latitude Festival in the UK while on tour there this year was so inspiring. She fully embraces her age and still performs with the fierceness I saw and loved in those early days. I so appreciate how creative and inventive the band was and I’m also a fan of Siouxsie’s solo album Mantaray.”

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

With
numerous recordings under their belt over the years, they've performed with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, and opened for Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Hurray For The Riff Raff and The Young Dubliners. 

After a full year of touring throughout the USA and Europe in support of 'Zen Ghost', Frenchy and the Punk is now back in New York, writing material for a new album they plan to release in 2024. In the meantime, 'Cities In Dust' is available from fine digital outlets, including
Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Samantha Stephenson - Vocals, Percussion, Keyboard
Scott Helland - Guitar, Bass, Drums and Drum Programming
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Jason Sarubbi
Produced by Frenchy and the Punk
Originally performed by Siouxsie and the Banshees
Written by Susan Ballion, Peter Edward Clarke, Steven Severin
Artwork - Samantha Stephenson
Photos by Samantha Stephenson

TOUR DATES
Oct. 21  EASTAMPTON, NJ - Autumn Lands Festival
Nov. 4   PITTSBURGH, PA - Witches’ Ball
Dec 2-3  WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Steampunk Adventurers Weekend
Jan. 13   COLTS NECK, NJ - Big Top Circus Ball
Feb 16-18  GETTYSBURG, PA - Mythicon
Apr. 6   GALVESTON, TX - Galveston Steampunk Festival
Apr 19-21  SAN METEO, CA - Clockwork Alchemy
Apr 27-28  HOLLY SPRINGS, NC - Festival of Legends
May 18   MILTON, PA - World of Fae Ball


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FLAT BLACK Share "JUSTICE WILL BE DONE" Video

Guitarist Jason Hook has stormed out of the gates with his new band FLAT BLACK. The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist has recruited a trio of young and talented turks, and the band has signed with Fearless Records for its debut album, the details of which are TBA. The album, produced by Hook, was recorded at both Hooks home studio and The Hideout. 

In late summer, FLAT BLACK shared two new songs: "
IT'S YOUR LACK OF RESPECT" and "HALO."

Today, they follow with the video for "JUSTICE WILL BE DONE." Watch it
below

"JUSTICE WILL BE DONE" boasts thunderous, almost militaristic percussion, thick grooves, and roaring guitar solos, while anthemic, pump your fist choruses abound from stem to stern. If you need a burly addition to your gym or workout playlist, this song is most definitely it! Play it loud, and you will work up a sweat and get those gains.

"'JUSTICE WILL BE DONE' is one of my favorite songs from the new album," Hook states. "The track is an uptempo ripper which perfectly lends itself to the live set."

Flat Black are currently wrapping their first tour, supporting Godsmack. Remaining dates are below. Future tour plans will be announced soon.

ABOUT FLAT BLACK:
"I feel like FLAT BLACK is a secret I've been keeping for three years," Hook says. "It's finally time to unleash this band on the world. I'm grateful to Sully from Godsmack for giving us the chance to get out on the road and play for such an amazing group of fans."

Despite having reached a commercial summit with his prior band, thanks to multiple platinum certifications, sold-out arena shows, and a string of No. 1 singles, Hook remains as hungry for musical blood and thunder as the day he first picked up a guitar at the age of six. He is eager to not only replicate but to surpass his past successes with his new band.  

Having left his prior band in February 2020, which was right before COVID-19 put the entire world on pause, Hook wanted to assume creative control and let his musical free spirit soar in a project that was truly his. He opted to gamble on himself. With great risk comes great reward and the decision to form FLAT BLACK clearly worked out in his favor.

"As a musician, I crave freedom and I wasn't ready to stop creating," Hook shares.

"Life is short," he continues. "We all want to feel satisfied and happy with what we are trying to accomplish in life." 

 The pandemic shutdown allowed him the opportunity to assemble the right musicians and carefully craft their debut album. FLAT BLACK are armed with an arsenal of riffs that'll rattle your teeth loose from your gums, stadium-sized hooks, arena-ready anthems, and choruses that are guaranteed to touch a nerve. All of those factors combined make FLAT BLACK poised for success.

The origin stories of the rest of the players are indicative of a lifelong love of music and plenty of road-worn experience. The desire to play courses through their veins and propels them forward, which is why they all meshed so well with Hook.

Singer Wes Horton was introduced to music at age 13, thanks to his sister and Guitar Hero. He honed his vocal chops by playing in local bands and making online videos. Various music industry friends and acquaintances would become the connective tissue between himself and Hook. Horton knew he wanted to be a frontman, and FLAT BLACK afforded him that opportunity. Wes loves the fact that his bandmates prioritize songcraft — and that allows him to be the singer he has always wanted to be. 

Bassist Nick Diltz, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, is the son of a legendary rock music photographer who brought him to concerts during his formative years. He recalls being inspired by watching a VHS video of U2 performing at legendary venue Red Rocks. Seeing fans clamoring for a piece of Bono in the footage is a vision that never left his head. This first exposure to the power of a true rock icon solidified Nick's destiny as a live performer.

Drummer Rob Pierce hails from Nashville, aka Music City. His dad was a race car driver and his grandfather was a pastor. He grew up racing go karts and at first, wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps until he joined the fourth grade band and was bitten by the music bug. He chose the snare drum over the saxophone and from that moment on, music was the only thing that mattered. Rob got his first drum kit at age 11, which he set up in his dad's car shop. He learned to play his instrument next to 1,000 horsepower engines, which influences his highly energetic style to this day.The chemistry between the players in FLAT BLACK is palpable. And while FLAT BLACK's songs are built to take up real estate in the brains of fans for weeks at a time, the true nature of the band's material is meant to be experienced live. FLAT BLACK are now ready to hit the road and bring these brutal bangers to the masses live and in the flesh.

FLAT BLACK ARE:
Jason Hook — Guitar
Wes Horton — Vocals
Rob Pierce — Drums
Nicholas Diltz — Bass

STELLAR CIRCUITS REVEAL NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ALCHEMY” AHEAD OF FALL US TOUR

STELLAR CIRCUITS dropped one of the year’s best progressive metal records earlier this summer, with Sight To Sound. Now the band returns with a music video for the fan-favorite track ‘Alchemy,’ just ahead of their US tour.

Commenting on ‘Alchemy,’ the band states:

“‘Alchemy’ was one of the last songs we finished for this album. It was something that came together fairly quickly and at the end of the process, it just felt like it was right. It ended up becoming a love letter to songwriting and the creative process.”

‘Alchemy’ is the latest in a string of singles from Sight To Sound, following the explosive tracks ‘Pleasure Cruise,’ ‘Witch House’ and ‘Catch Your Death,’ which have further established STELLAR CIRCUITS as one of the most innovative and captivating bands to break out this year.

Fans in the US can witness STELLAR CIRCUITS’ progressive mayhem this Oct/Nov as the band kicks off their month long trek with ARCH ECHO. European fans can follow suit with the band arriving on their shores in February 2024. Tickets for all shows are available now at https://stellarcircuits.com/shows.

‘Alchemy’ Music Video below:

USA 2023 w/ARCH ECHO

Oct 19 - Nashville, TN - The End*

Oct 21 - Dallas, TX - Thee Links Deep Ellum

Oct 22 - Austin, TX - Spiderhouse Ballroom

Oct 25 - Mesa, AZ - Underground @ The Nile

Oct 26 - San Diego, CA - Voodoo Room @ House of Blues

Oct 27 - Los Angeles, CA - The Moroccan Lounge

Oct 28 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill

Oct 29 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Mission Theater

Oct 30 - Seattle, WA - The Vera Project

Nov 1 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court

Nov 4 - Colorado Springs, CO - Vultures

Nov 5 - Denver, CO - Lost Lake Lounge

Nov 7 - Kansas City, MO - RecordBar

Nov 8 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen

Nov 9 - Lakewood, OH - The Foundry

Nov 10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground

Nov 11 - Philadelphia, PA - MilkBoy

Nov 12 - Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere

USA 2023 Headline Shows w/FALSET

Nov 14 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Nov 15 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
Nov 17 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
Nov 18 - Greenville, SC - The Radio Room

STELLAR CIRCUITS’ latest record, Sight To Sound, is a massive dose of technical, progressive songwriting teaming with aggression that's intricately balanced with memorable melody and a dark anthemic ambience that sucks listeners in with every crushing riff. 
 

Purchase/Stream Sight To Sound: https://sc.bfan.link/sight-to-sound

About STELLAR CIRCUITS:

Formed in 2015, Stellar Circuits emerged to combine the conceptual polarities of groove-oriented music with progressive-minded technicality. Over the quartet’s lifespan, they’ve managed to fulfill their own prophecy, formulating a core sound that is complex and layered, while providing a listenability that extends well beyond the rock genre. Visceral, intellectual, groovy, technical, and melodious are rarely indicators that can all be used to describe the aural essence of one band. In the case of Stellar Circuits, the rare combination makes a striking and definitive appearance in all they do. 
 
The Winston-Salem, NC foursome followed their 2015 debut EP with their first full-length album in 2018. Ways We Haunt would be recorded with North Carolina’s own Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, He Is Legend), a legend in his own right, bringing his signature touch to Stellar Circuits’ first long form release. 
 
Generating significant attention, especially from the band’s more veteran industry peers, Stellar Circuits would go on to be invited as special guests on Chevelle’s 2021 N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S. tour. Completing a nationwide trek that introduced Stellar Circuits to a significantly broader audience, the foursome immediately saw their fanbase increase exponentially, prompting a shift in their attention to a new record with which they could continue to build on the solid foundation they had since established.

Sight to Sound, Stellar Circuits’ sophomore release, sees the band working once again with Jamie King to convey their growth and expansion on what they do best. Vocalist frontman Ben Beddick highlights the forward momentum, relaying how the band “wanted to push past the point of comfort when writing this music. To make something real and honest that we can all stand by.” 
 
Released in 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records, Sight to Sound expands upon the progressive and groove-centric nature of the band; combining a heaviness, a catchiness, and strength of composition with technical proficiency that results in Stellar Circuits’ most polished release to date. Vocalist Ben Beddick further expands on the writing process and the record’s trajectory, marking a “turning point around the beginning of the writing process that steered us toward a particular conceptual direction. Moving closer to an understanding of the perception of our senses. This record is meant to serve as a sort of invocation. A sense of qualia. The term ‘synesthesia’ comes to mind…”.  

Comprised of vocalist Ben Beddick, bassist Jesse Olsen, guitarist Jared Stamey and drummer Tyler Menon, the North Carolina quartet produce an effective and unparalleled coalescence that will undoubtedly excite new listeners while more than satisfying long-term followers. Featuring 11 original tracks that are poised to impress even the most discerning of aficionados, Sight to Sound puts the global music landscape on notice that Stellar Circuits has definitively arrived.

Follow STELLAR CIRCUITS:

https://stellarcircuits.com/
https://www.facebook.com/stellarcircuits/
https://www.instagram.com/stellarcircuits/
https://twitter.com/StellarCircuits
https://www.tiktok.com/@stellarcircuitsofficial
Youtube: 
https://www.youtube.com/StellarCircuits
Spotify: 
https://spoti.fi/3IPiAYo
Apple Music: 
https://apple.co/3EBbQe8

Pistols at Dawn Announce the Ready, Set, F'ing Rock Tour with Moon Fever this Fall!

Atlanta-based hard rock band PISTOLS AT DAWN announced they will be hitting the road this fall with Moon Fever on the Ready, Set, F'ing Rock Tour sponsored by Show4Me.com and TKO. The tour will kick off October 26th in Nashville, TN at The Eight Room.

Tickets are now available at https://www.pistolsatdawnband.com/tour

The band released their latest single "FLY" (Radio Edit) to radio. The single is at #39 on MEDIABASE and #37 on BILLBOARD! In addition the band announced a UK Tour with FOZZY in February 2024!

The single debuted on the SMR Active Rock Radio Charts at NUMBER 1 in TOP ADDS and NUMBER TWO in GREATEST GAINERS in it's FIRST WEEK! The single was the #3 Most Added (behind Metallica & Daughtry) on the Mediabase Active Rock Charts and the 2nd most added on the Billboard Rock Chart. "Fly" (Radio Edit) is from the band's debut album Ascension that came out on Megaforce Records/MRI Entertainment in 2022.

The single was added at MUSIC CHOICE, WIIL-Chicago, KEZO-Omaha, WJJO & WZRK/AM-Madison, WHXR-Portland ME, WRTT-Huntsville, KICT-Wichita, WZZU-Roanoke, WFXH-Savannah, WCPR-Biloxi, WWMP-Burlington, WCLG-Morgantown WV, WQWK-State College PA, WNNH-Concord NH, KBRE-Merced CA, WKIT-Bangor ME, WYYX-Panama City FL, WKHY-Lafayette IN, KGRR-Dubuque, WCCN-Neillsville WI, KSSI-RIdgecrest CA, KMMY-Sherman TX, KFML-Little Falls MN, KEDJ-Twin Falls ID, and WFRD-Hanover NH and was already in rotation at KQRA-Springfield MO.

STREAM "FLY" (Radio Edit)

https://lnk.to/FlyRadioEdit

WATCH Pistols At Dawn - "FLY" (Radio Edit) OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO BELOW:

10/26/2023  Nashville, TN The Eight Room            

10/28/2023  Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Purgatory)

10/29/2023  Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans       

10/31/2023  Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's

11/1/2023 State College, PA - Stagewest

11/2/2023   Burlington, VT - Higher Ground

11/4/2023   Providence, RI - Fete Lounge

11/6/2023 Rochester, NY - Photo City

11/7/2023   Columbus, OH - Rumba Cafe             

11/9/2023   Lincoln, NE - Cosmic Eye Live

11/10/2023  Des Moines, IA - Lefty's

11/11/2023  Sioux Falls, SD Bigs Bar

11/12/2023  Minneapolis MN - Turf Club

11/16/2023  Billings, MT - Pub Station (Taproom)

11/17/2023  Great Falls MT - The Newberry

When rules break, rock ‘n’ roll moves forward. Standing at a crossroads between 21st century attitude and old school arena-size ambition, Pistols At Dawn lock and load hard-hitting hooks, magnetic melodies, and intricate instrumentation in a searing signature style. The Atlanta quartet—Adam Jaffe [drums], Will James [lead guitar], Gabriel Cuevas [bass], and Jon Sookdew Sing [lead vocals+rhythm guitar]—re-energize the genre, while maintaining its edge. After independently amassing over 6 million streams and collaborating with icons such as GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and engineer Sylvia Massy [Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash], the group deliver eight anthems on their 2022 full-length album, Ascension, via distributor Megaforce Records/MRI Entertainment. “All of our influences come out in the music, but with our own stamp,” says Adam. “There’s definitely a hard rock vibe combined with progressive lyrics. When you add these elements together, it beautifully combusts in Pistols At Dawn.”

Speaking to this alchemy, in 2015 the band immediately entered the studio with producer Jeff Tomei [Smashing Pumpkins, Matchbox 20] to record their first singles before entertaining various other projects. During 2019, the original lineup joined forces again. Ultimately, original founder Jaffe completed the lineup with incendiary world class guitarist James, and elite progressive rock duo Sookdew Sing and Cuevas.

They unleashed music at a prolific pace in addition to personally engaging fans worldwide with an immersive online presence. “Cold” exploded to the tune of 1 million streams across platforms followed by "Gauntlet" and "All You Offer" with another million streams. Working with producer Jeff Tomei, they unleashed the Nocturnal Youth EP in 2021. The opener and lead single “Voices” impressively generated 1 million plays in under a month. In the midst of the Global Pandemic, they caught the attention of Massy and recorded what would become Ascension with the legendary producer behind the board alongside co-producer Chris Pierson.

Musically and thematically, it allowed a sliver of light to pass through the world’s darkness. “On Nocturnal Youth, we were going through a dark time in the Global Pandemic,” Jaffe states. “On Ascension, we’re coming into the light and embracing life. There’s still dark subject matter on the record, but it was positive to write. It melded together the way we’d always hoped.”

Anchored by a balance of extremes, the lead single “The Truth” nods to nineties alternative with a distinct and dynamic twist. Adam goes on, “It revolves around the constant noise we have in our head pushing and pulling our emotions so much that we sometimes lose total control and explode. We have to be careful to maintain our thoughts and emotions, or ‘The Truth’ is that they could tear us apart.”

Elsewhere, the opener and follow-up single “Under The Surface” immediately sets the tone with a hypnotic riff and hard-hitting vocal, barely containing its cathartic momentum in the searing lyrics, “Take what you want and leave me for dead. All that I need is under the surface.”

“This song deals with the hell some have to go through above ground with people constantly taking, lying, and poisoning,” he reveals. “So, you want to be buried deep to get away from society where no one will find you.”

“Fly” leans into a dark chorus and instantly memorable hook, equally soaring and shuddering all at once. It strikes a chord with its timeless theme presented through a nocturnal prism. “It’s a powerful and dark love song about wanting to disappear with your true love,” he elaborates. “Musically, diversity was important to us. So, each song really tells a different story with a distinct sound.”

Indicative of this diversity, “For You” steamrolls forward on a hulking groove fortified by a punchy riff and towering refrain. It sets the tone for the rollercoaster to follow. “It’s about finding someone really special who is worth changing for,” notes Adam. “If you find someone you love enough, you’ll change. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Ultimately, Pistols At Dawn ignite a fresh and fiery vision for rock all their own.
“We want to take you on a ride,” Jaffe leaves off. “We just love playing music. One moment, we hope you’re inspired to take on the world. In the next, we hope you scream along. In another, you just chill. It’s meant to be fun and exciting overall. At the end, we hope you want to take the ride again and again.”

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BROOKE EDEN AND JORDAN HARVEY SHINED AT LONDON NFL NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCES TO KICKOFF SUNDAY’S TENNESSEE TITANS AND BALTIMORE RAVENS GAME

This past Sunday, the NFL experienced a sensational showcase of talent on the international stage, as BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville recording artists Brooke Eden and Jordan Harvey delivered stellar performances electrifying NFL fans in London and around the globe.

Eden performed the USA National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner”, and Harvey performed the United Kingdom’s National Anthem, “God Save The King.”  

 

About Brooke Eden:

Over the last few years rising star Brooke Eden has become a critically-acclaimed force to be reckoned with in Nashville. Heralded by Billboard as a “fiery country star-in-the-making,” and named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country as well as a MusicRow “Next Big Thing,” Brooke has used her personal journey to self-acceptance to create music that is both bold and passionate with the message that it is okay to be who you are. She has even punctuated this message in the form of a partnership with the RIAA, “Music Matters with RIAA,” a multi-event-driven campaign designed to show how music can enable our authentic voice, give us purpose, and give us strength and courage to navigate life’s challenges.

 

A dynamic performer, Brooke has shared the stage with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Tim McGraw, Kane Brown and Keith Urban. Both a CMT Music Awards and  2023 GLAAD Media Awards nominee for “Outstanding Breakthrough Artist,” Brooke has been lauded by American Songwriter, Billboard, Buzzfeed, The Gay Times, MTV News, People, Popsugar, SheKnows, Them, Vogue, Wide Open Country and Young Hollywood while performing on national television shows from NBC’s TODAY to the Academy of Country Music Awards. Applauded for her “commanding stage presence and brassy straight-shooting style” (Nashville Lifestyles), “Brooke Eden is the queer country superstar we need and deserve” (Gay Times Magazine). Her new EP, Outlaw Love, is nothing short of Brooke’s purely authentic, glowing self, that perfectly captures her “fun-loving ’90s-influenced sound…with a compelling message to boot” (American Songwriter).


KEEP UP WITH BROOKE EDEN
  
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER  

 

About Jordan Harvey:

Growing up in rural, blue-collar Scotland, experiencing the Scottish version of the lifestyle represented in most Country songs, Jordan Harvey lived and breathed Country music, dreaming about one day commanding a stage. Taking a leap of faith, believing he could make his dream a reality, Harvey moved across the pond and began immediately cutting his teeth playing the graveyard shift at some of Nashville’s most popular honky tonks. Eventually joining the band King Calaway, he gained invaluable experience opening for icon Garth Brooks and performing on national TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with James Corden, TODAY, The Kelly Clarkson Show and the internationally acclaimed show Neighbours. Knowing it was time to strike out on his own, the Caledonian Cowboy just made his solo debut with the deeply personal, incredibly catchy “Alabama Girl” that sent him viral on TikTok and the infectiously sweet follow-up “I Will.” Next up, The multi-instrumentalist (piano, drums, guitar) channeled his natural charisma and immeasurable stage presence into his 2023 tour dates and his just-released his solo debut EP It Is What It Is.

 


KEEP UP WITH JORDAN HARVEY

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MACHINE HEAD - ANNOUNCE SLAUGHTER THE MARTØUR NØRTH AMERICA 2024 WITH DIRECT SUPPORT FEAR FACTORY

In an electrifying announcement that will cause anticipatory convulsions through the world of metal, Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have announced the first leg of their 'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ tour. Forgoing their “An Evening With…” format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD will have LA’s cyber-metal masters FEAR FACTORY, Sweden’s ORBIT CULTURE, and Louisville, KY’s GATES TO HELL in tow guaranteeing your 2024 starts off as heavy as humanly possible!

'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ will kick off with a “hometown” show for MACHINE HEAD, their first since 2020 in San Francisco on January 19th. Then the tour heads north with shows in the Pacific Northwest as well as eight shows in Canada. Other stops include Chicago, Orlando, and Houston before concluding in Los Angeles on February 24th at The Bellwether.

MACHINE HEAD’s founder Robb Flynn states, "Head Cases! This will be the greatest metal tour on earth! So stoked to be getting back on the road in America/Canada with 4 masters of soul-crushing heaviness and an absolutely earth-shattering bill. Fear Factory has long been our brothers-in-arms, pioneers, and innovators of a sound that had yet to exist. Orbit Culture are the fast-rising Swedish modern metal maniacs bringing their unique spin to the world, and Gates To Hell absolutely blew my mind at Milwaukee Metalfest with their sheer savage brutality. North America, we’re ready to crush skulls, crush beers, and crush everything in our path!

FEAR FACTORY's Dino Cazares comments, “We are honored to be touring with the mighty Machine Head. We came up in the metal scene together and both bands have stamped their mark in modern metal, plus Robb has been a good friend of mine for close to 30 years. We are fucking excited for the metal fans to see this amazing package and we can’t wait to get out there. Let’s Fucking Rage!"

Says ORBIT CULTURE, "It is such an honor for us to be going on tour with Machine Head and Fear Factory across North America, we look forward to bringing you all our brand of metal. Beware of the antlers North America!”

GATES TO HELLcomments,“Machine Head was one of the bands that inspired Gates to Hell to form. They’re a personal favorite to several of us. Out of all the tours we’ve had the opportunity to be a part of over the past year, this is definitely the one we’ve been most excited for. Very excited to share the stage with Machine Head, Fear Factory, and Orbit Culture.”
 

This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for all metalheads in North America. Prepare for an onslaught of sonic intensity as these 4 bands unite for what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about metal tours for years!

Exclusive Machine Head pre-sale begins today, use code: MARTOUR for tickets and VIP packages. Purchase HERE!
Blabbermouth pre-sale begins Wednesday use code: MFNH2024
Spotify pre-sale begins Wednesday use code: MH4LIFE
All general admission tickets go on sale this Friday, October 20th at 10:00 A.M. local time.

Confirmed dates for MACHINE HEAD's 'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ with direct support FEAR FACTORY as well as ORBIT CULTURE, and GATES TO HELL are:

01.19.2024 US   San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
01.21.2024 US   Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
01.22.2024 US   Seattle, WA - Showbox
01.23.2024 CA   Vancouver, BC - Commodore
01.25.2024 CA   Edmonton, AB - Midway Music Hall
01.26.2024 CA   Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Casino
01.27.2024 CA   Saskatoon, SK - Coors Event Centre
01.28.2024 CA   Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cumming Theatre
01.30.2024 US   Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre
01.31.2024 US   Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
02.01.2024 US   Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre
02.02.2024 US   Northfield, OH - MGM Northfield Park
02.03.2024 US   Detroit, MI - St. Andrews
02.05.2024 CA   Toronto, ON - The Opera House
02.06.2024 CA   Montreal, QC - M'Telus
02.07.2024 CA   Quebec City, QC - Theatre Capitole
02.08.2024 US   Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
02.09.2024 US   Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center
02.10.2024 US   New York, NY - Palladium Times Square
02.12.2024 US   Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring
02.14.2024 US   Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Heaven)
02.15.2024 US   Orlando, FL - House Of Blues
02.17.2024 US   Austin, TX - Emo's
02.18.2024 US   San Antonio, TX - Aztec
02.19.2024 US   Houston, TX - House Of Blues
02.21.2024 US   Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
02.22.2024 US   Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
02.23.2024 US   Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
02.24.2024 US   Los Angeles, CA - The Bellwether

Tickets & VIP: 
www.machinehead.vip)

MACHINE HEAD unleashed their incendiary 10th studio album, ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN in Autumn of 2022. The band released their latest music video for the track ‘NØ GØDS NØ MASTERS’ directed by Mike Sloat.

WATCH:
 'NØ GØDS, NØ MASTERS' Music Video

Order your copy of
ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN here: https://tentontradingco.com/
Stream the record here:
https://machinehead.bfan.link/of-kingdom-and-crown

More information:
https://www.machinehead1.com/
https://twitter.com/MfnH
https://www.instagram.com/machine_head/
https://www.youtube.com/c/machinehead/featured
https://www.facebook.com/MachineHead

FEAR FACTORY information:
https://fearfactory.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fearfactory/
https://twitter.com/FEARFACTORY
https://www.instagram.com/fearfactory/
https://www.youtube.com/fearfactorymusic

Beartooth Release Fifth Album 'The Surface' + Share "I Was Alive" Video + Announce 2024 World Tour

"Heartfelt and exhilarating" — Ones to Watch

"Without question, it's the most anthemic they've ever sounded" — Metal Hammer

"A definitive conclusion to the band's remarkable first era" — Kerrang!

Gold-selling, billion-streaming rock band BEARTOOTH — Caleb Shomo, vocals; Zach Huston, guitars; Will Deely, guitars; Oshie Bichar, bass; and Connor Denis, drums — released their fifth album The Surface on Friday, October 13 via Red Bull Records. Get it
here.

Also, watch the video for "I Was Alive," which Shomo says is "about the fact that none of this lasts forever and we get one ride on this crazy journey we're on, so we've got to give it everything we've got,". 

Like its predecessors, The Surface is an intensely personal and powerful journey for Shomo, who has never shied away from sharing his demons in his music and with his fans. However, the frontman has turned a corner with a more optimistic outlook and demonstrates exceptional growth as both an artist and a human being through the songs that comprise the album.

"This album is the end of the story of a very important decade of my life and that was my 20s," the frontman shares. "It's been very up and down, sometimes more down than up. But as of right now, I have decided that since life is short, I want to focus on the positives. Sometimes all you need is some hard work to show you what you need to do with your life to be happy. Hopefully this album can inspire people to take control of their own lives in any way they desire."

The album has been one of the most successful of the band's already impressive career, with the four pre-release tracks accumulating 65 million total streams and ascending the radio charts. "Might Love Myself" continues to climb and is currently at #8 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock National Airplay and #6 on the Top 40 Active Rock charts.

Additionally, Beartooth have announced an extensive North American headline tour to precede their EU/UK dates next fall. They'll hit the road with The Plot In You, Invent Animate, and Sleep Theory from January to March, bringing the new record to over 40 cities across North America. Global dates are below. Get tickets here, with the North American pre-sale kicking off today and general sale on Friday, October 20.

"I cannot wait to get back on tour and play a bunch of new songs for a bunch of amazing fans. We get to take out three awesome bands doing great things for the scene. We're gonna play loud, hot, and fast, and serve up all the new stuff like you've never seen before," says Shomo.

The band will also appear at the 2024 edition of ShipRocked.

BEARTOOTH 2024 WORLD TOUR:
NORTH AMERICAN SUPPORT: THE PLOT IN YOU, INVENT ANIMATE, + SLEEP THEORY:

1/12 — Cincinnati, OH — Andrew J. Brady Center
1/13 —  Asheville, NC —  Orange Peel
1/14 — Louisville, KY —  Mercury Ballroom 
1/16 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak
1/17 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom 
1/19 — Toronto, ON — History
1/20 — Montreal, QC — M Telus
1/21 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
1/23 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall 
1/24 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian 
1/26 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
1/27 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head
1/28 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
1/30 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
1/31 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
2/2 — Charleston, SC — Charleston Music Hall
2/3 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
2/4 - 2/10 — Shiprocked
2/11 — Tampa, FL — Jannus
2/13 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
2/14 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues
2/15 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
2/17 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
2/18 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
2/20 — Phoenix, AZ — Van Buren
2/21 — San Diego, CA — Soma
2/22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
2/24 — Sacramento, CA — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
2/25 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom
2/27 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
2/28 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
3/1 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
3/2 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
3/3 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
3/5 — Fargo, ND — Sanctuary Events Center
3/6 — St. Paul, MN — Myth Live
3/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera
3/9 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
3/10 — Sauget, IL — Pop's
3/12 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Center
3/13 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
3/14 — Fort Wayne, IN — The Clyde Theater

ABOUT BEARTOOTH:
Caleb Shomo first turned the pain of his struggle with mental health and self-image into music in 2013. Beartooth began as a living document, a diary, a journal of repressed rage and depression. Alone in his basement studio, screaming and singing, playing all the instruments, and self-producing a batch of furious but melodic songs filled with reflection and confession, the Ohio native stared into the abyss, initially with no intention of returning to the heavy music world that burned him as a teen. A decade later, the different pieces of his body of work connect in title, sound, and spirit. As the frontman hits 30, Beartooth’s fifth album, he Surface, completes this era in 2023. Even more importantly, it kicks off a new chapter filled with surprising optimism and just as honest. Depression is a sick, disgusting, aggressive disease below the surface. Shomo stands ready to bask in the light.
 
Like Nine Inch Nails, Beartooth remains a one-person band in the studio. On the heels of the introductory Sick EP (2013), Disgusting (2014) produced the band's first Gold single, "In Between." Aggressive (2016) and Disease (2018) expanded on the desperation and pain, each a step closer to a balance between the blood and tears of classic recordings and the shimmer of modernity.  
 
Rolling Stone heralded Beartooth as one of 10 Artists You Need to Know. The rabid response to Shomo's music demonstrated how many people related to his struggle for self-acceptance. Below (2021) topped the Rock and Alternative charts and several Best Rock/Metal Albums of the Year lists. As of 2023, the Beartooth catalog boasts more than 1 billion streams across all platforms. 
 
Beartooth began as both bomb and balm, an outright refusal to suffer in silence, weaponizing radio-ready bombast, delivering raw emotion mixed with noise-rock chaos. Other bands play the "devastating riffs and catchy hooks" game, but this music is the difference between life and death, and now, a sort of life after death while still here. The band Forbes sees "inching towards a tipping point of becoming the latest arena headliner" is now one step closer

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Announce 2024 UK Tour

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have had quite the year. The prog-metal band released their first album for Season of Mist back in the spring to critical acclaim. With 'Tempus Veritas', Distorted Sound declared that BOE "set the new standard for prog rock".

After blowing away audiences at Radar, Tech-Fest and other summer festivals with equal parts melodic power and ferocious beauty,
BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE just took a much-deserved victory lap on their UK fall tour.
But they've already got plans to keep rolling well into next year.      

Today, the British rockers are announcing their first tour of 2024. They'll be playing shows all across the UK next March. 

Get tickets:
https://blackorchidempire.com/#tour

March UK Tour 2024
2 March - Bristol @ Crofters Rights
3 March - Swansea @ The Bunkhouse
4 March - Stoke @ The Underground
5 March - Warrington @ Friars Court
6 March - Sheffield @ Corporation
7 March - Birmingham @ Subside
8 March - Derby @ The Hairy Dog
9 March - Bournemouth @ Bear Cave
10 March - London @ New Cross Inn


“We’re blown away by the continuing positive response to Tempus Veritas", says vocalist and guitarist Paul Visser. "We can’t wait to get back out on the road in the UK - we’re hitting some places we haven’t been to for a long while, as well as some new venues in towns that already feel like home. See you at a show!”

Order 'Tempus Veritas':
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV
Stream':
https://linktr.ee/blackorchidempire

Go behind the music with BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE and learn how 'Tempus Veritas' was inspired by Galileo, Vikings and other moments in "hi-fi".

Watch the making-of video below.

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase.

 
A ferociously tight live band, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have toured Europe and the UK extensively, supporting Skunk Anansie, HED p.e, INME and Black Map as well as festival slots at Download, Standon Calling and Planet Rockstock. BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have sealed the bands reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
 
Having released their debut album ‘Archetype’ (2016) to universal acclaim, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE signed with German label Long Branch Records to release the follow up albums ‘Yugen’ (2018) and ‘Semaphore’ (2020). Both albums received stellar reviews and over 3,000,000+ combined streams.
 
“Tempus Veritas” is a collection of stories that seeks to find compelling imaginary narratives hidden away in what we all think of as history.  Behind every milestone or major event in humanity’s long, complex past lies a treasure trove of possibilities for invention - how did Pope Urban VIII feel when confronted by his friend Galileo about the true nature of the sun?  What really happened during an almost triumphant but ultimately doomed Everest attempt? What was it like to be a Norse settler amongst the Saxons; did the omens of the ancient gods begin to disappear?
 
In approaching “Tempus Veritas”, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE sought collectively to push themselves both musically and thematically. Their pursuit of heaviness, melody, emotional power and rhythmic complexity has pushed them to create something they‘re immensely proud of. “Semaphore” was an album of Sci-Fi, this is an album of Hi-Fi. Tempus Veritas.                 

 

Recording studio:
The Recording Studio London
 
Producer / sound engineer:
Produced by Black Orchid Empire
Paul Visser (engineer)
Dobromir Vasilev (assistant engineer)
 
Mixing studio and engineer:
The Recording Studio London
Paul Visser (mix engineer)
 
Mastering studio and engineer:
Systematic Productions
Ermin Hamidovic (mastering engineer)
 
Line-up:
Paul Visser: Vocals, Guitar
Dave Ferguson: Bass, Vocals
Billy Freedom: Drums

Cover artwork: Black Orchid Empire & Ines Hernandez

Links:
www.blackorchidempire.com
www.fb.com/blackorchidempire
www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire
www.tiktok.com/@blackorchidempire
www.youtube.com/blackorchidempire
https://spoti.fi/3HqEfEh
https://blackorchidempiresom.bandcamp.com

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV
Stream: https://linktr.ee/blackorchidempire

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

VRSTY Drop "Glad You Came" Video — WATCH

BAND ON TOUR WITH MONUMENTS THROUGH OCTOBER 

Genre-blending and bending New York City-based collective VRSTY (pronounced "Varsity") — Joey Varela [vocals], Javy Dorrejo [bass], Chris Cody [drums], and Paul Gregory [guitar] — are gearing up for the release of their new album Levitate. It arrives on October 27 via Spinefarm. Pre-order it
here

The band has just dropped the video for the latest single "Glad You Came." Watch it below.

"'Glad You Came' is about doing what you want and not caring what anybody has to say in the matter," the band says. "'Live your life to the fullest' — that's the safe version."


VRSTY ON TOUR:
WITH MONUMENTS + FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS:
10/14 — Manchester, NH — Angel City Music Hall
10/15 — Brooklyn, NY — Meadows

ABOUT VRSTY:
VRSTY (pronounced "Varsity") make music as energetic and richly diverse as the city that spawned them. Assembled by band leader Joey Tyler, a Puerto Rican singer from New York City raised on R&B, pop, and Spanish music and equally inspired by metallic post-hardcore, VRSTY blends genres with fearless ambition and visceral enthusiasm. A handful of EPs preceded 2020's debut album, Welcome Home, itself followed by a three-part series of sequel EPs solidifying the band's reputation.  
 
The band (comprised of guitarist Paul Gregory, bassist Javier Dorrejo, drummer Chris Cody, and Tyler) specializes in what Kerrang! described as "endless grooves and danceable parts, punctuated by breakdowns and completed with dark atmosphere." Meanwhile, "Massive,”"from 2020's Cloud City EP, remained the Most Played on SiriusXM's Octane for two consecutive weeks. In a 9/10 review, Outburn described Welcome Home as "effortless, fun, and above all genuine." Blabbermouth raved: "While other bands may have introduced the concept of genre-bending, VRSTY have refined it."
 
Genuine authenticity and uncompromising passion are crucial to everything about VRSTY. Levitate, the band's stunning sophomore set, is powered by spirited conviction and a commitment to follow their muse wherever it leads. It's an album of rich melodic hooks and headbang-inducing grooves. 
 
Tyler co-produced Levitate with Justin Deblieck (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Fit For A King). George Lever (Sleep Token, Holding Absence, Loathe) handled mixing duties. 
 
VRSTY commands the crowd anytime they perform, connecting with anyone who struggles with feelings of low self-worth, bad relationships, or generally feels like an outsider. It’s a feeling of shared community evident on the band's tours with the likes of 10 Years, Nonpoint, Secrets, and For The Fallen Dreams, among others. Ultimately, VRSTY aims to encourage, provoke, and inspire listeners. 

L.S. Dunes Announce "Lost Songs: Lines and Shapes" Early Raw Versions Of Debut Album // Band Touring With Pierce The Veil In The Fall

Last year, L.S. Dunes — vocalist Anthony Green, guitarist Frank Iero, bassist Tim Payne, guitarist Travis Stever, and drummer Tucker Rule — released their debut album, Past Lives, a boundary pushing synthesis of post-hardcore and punk that became one of 2022's most acclaimed hard rock albums. 

To celebrate Past Lives' first anniversary, L.S. Dunes will release Lost Songs: Lines and Shapes on November 10, 2023 via Fantasy Records.

Raw and radically revealing, Lost Songs: Lines and Shapes features early, stripped-down versions of all Past Lives' 11 tracks. Listening to these songs in their hyper-intense, original form provides a new, completely fresh view into Past Lives, while the uninitiated will appreciate it for what it is, a sterling artistic statement in its own right. Pre-order Lost Songs: Lines and Shapes
HERE. Fans can also pre-order the Past Lives Deluxe Edition, a limited, 2-LP vinyl special package which includes both the original album and Lost Songs: Lines And Shapes, exclusively via the band's online store HERE.

Today, L.S. Dunes also shared the new album's first single, "Permanent Rebellion" (Demo). Green's beautifully understated vocal reshapes track almost entirely, transforming it into something darker, but equally thrilling.

Listen
HERE and watch the visualizer for "Permanent Rebellion" 

"Lines and Shapes, the newest L.S. Dunes release, is the best way we know how to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our band's debut full-length, Past Lives," says Iero. "This is the blueprint to how the album came to be. The spark of each song as we started this journey to each triumphant end. Lines and Shapes will take the listener down the same path we traveled as a band. Listen in on how we created together from afar. Sending digital breadcrumbs back and forth, building foundations for what was to come in the cloud, and then finally to those structures built in their definitive form. Lines and Shapesnot only celebrates the anniversary of Past Lives, but also the craft of songwriting and the many dynamics of what it means to be in a band. It is something I wish I was able to experience for every record I ever loved and wondered how it came to be."

Lost Songs: Lines and Shapes was produced by L.S. Dunes and recorded separately across various bedrooms and garages during the pandemic. The arrangements, musical flourishes, and vocals have a looser feel and often contrast wildly from its successor, giving many of these tracks a different outlook and meaning altogether. Three of the tracks are pure instrumentals including the psyche-rock workout "Blender," the grandiose and explosive "Bombsquad," and the dramatic, prog-rocker "Grifter." Similarly, the initial construction of "Grey Veins," "2022," "Past Lives," and "Antibodies," highlight the band's ultra-musicianship as the unvarnished sonics jump out and grab the listener by the throat. 

Fresh from their recent return to Chicago's RIOT FEST in mid-September and a summer headline tour that featured sold-out shows in New York and Los Angeles, L.S. Dunes will join Pierce The Veil on the 18-date Jaws of Life Tour, November 4 through December 8. Full itinerary below.  

WITH PIERCE THE VEIL + DAYSEEKER:
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

Twin Temple Unleash Unholy New Album 'God Is Dead'

Release day is upon us, and Satanic Doo-Wop duo Twin Temple have unleashed 'God Is Dead', their most unholy album yet out onto the world. Leading up to today, the band released the official music video for "Let's Have A Satanic Orgy", "Burn Your Bible" and most recently, "Be A Slut". Speaking on today's news, Twin Temple commented:

"Sinners rejoice! We are infernally pleased to finally unleash our second album 'GOD IS DEAD' today, on Friday the 13th. Our most blasphemous, horny and painstakingly period-correct work to date; 'GOD IS DEAD' is truly worth selling your soul for. Listen and be pleasured…. by the most evil record of the sin-tury."

'God Is Dead' is available now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the album in full and purchase physical copies at the link here.

Los Angeles fans have their chance to catch an intimate performance and signing at Amoeba Hollywood on Tuesday, October 24 with a purchase of 'God Is Dead' (more info here). Furthermore, the band will be performing several days later at the sold-out Hollywood Palladium on October 27 in support of Tiger Army with T.S.O.L. opening the show. Be sure to stay tuned for more Twin Temple news coming soon.

JOHN LODGE, LEGENDARY BASS PLAYER SONGWRITER AND VOCALIST OF THE MOODY BLUES ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2024 US TOUR DATES

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge Performs “Days of Future Passed”
Playing the iconic album in its entirely
Plus a selection of CLASSIC HITS

John Lodge
Vocalist, Songwriter and Bass Player in the Moody Blues


John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, will be back on tour in February and March 2024 in the USA! Following the critically acclaimed sold out shows this year, John is continuing in his celebration of ‘The Moody Blues’ music, and the iconic album ‘Days of Future Passed.'

‘Performs Days of Future Passed’ encompasses a first set of electric Moodies classics featuring all the fan favourites such as ‘Isn’t Life Strange’, ‘Legend of a Mind’, ‘I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)’, ‘Ride my See-Saw’, and so much more. The second set will see John and his band perform the groundbreaking album ‘Days of Future Passed’ in its entirety and in full symphonic sound. There are exciting changes from the original show, with new classic songs and deep cuts, enhanced video and dazzling lighting, all coming together to make a very special evening of great music and Moodies memories…. Come take a journey back in time with John and his 10,000 Light Years Band as they create audio alchemy for your listening and visual pleasure!

As Beneath a Desert Sky said, 'a must see show if you love classic progressive rock music or The Moody Blues music.'

Tickets go on sale from Friday 13th October, with VIP packages also available including a personal Video Message from John, autographed poster, tote, laminate and exclusive merch item! All ticket links at
www.johnlodge.com/tour.

The show also features a special video and recording by the late, and missed, Graeme Edge of his poems ‘Morning Glory’ and ‘Late Lament’. Graeme wrote these poems for the album, but they were originally spoken by Mike Pinder. John asked Graeme to record them so that he could always be on stage with him. Jon Davison of YES also joins John to perform the classic songs, “Nights in White Satin” and ‘Tuesday Afternoon’. Jon is John’s son-in-law and great friend, having originally met back in 2019 on the ‘Royal Affair’ Summer Tour with YES, Asia, John and Carl Palmer.

“The show came about following conversations with Graeme, Alan (Hewitt) and Jon (Davison)… This album and these Moody Blues songs changed our lives, they may even have changed the fans lives, and I felt they deserved to still be heard and experienced live as they were originally intended. My hope is that coming to one of my shows, you can close your eyes and we can all take a moment to turn back the clock as we celebrate this music together. Alan, Jon, and my band have done an incredible job in realizing my vision. It was always important to me to remain true to the original whilst at the same time use modern sound and all the wonderful new technology to reveal the richness of these songs. The tour, as with the album, is dedicated to Graeme, Justin, Ray and Mike, and to every fan, whether they joined back in 1967, or on any day since”

‘Days of Future Passed’ was released 56 years ago, and was arguably the start of progressive rock. These songs began the long standing cross-over between rock and classical music, and the Moody Blues shows were always known for recreating this incredible sound, and for the wonderful atmosphere. John has surrounded himself with a band that are equally passionate, who put simply, love performing together, and who appreciate and respect the legacy of the music.

The electrifying show will also be in support of John’s album ‘Days of Future Passed – My Sojourn’, available now on CD and all streaming services, with a limited edition 180g Red Gold vinyl album available from Nov 24th:
https://slinky.to/DaysOfFuturePassed

Dino Ciliberti recently reviewed one of John’s shows and said “to hear this one more time just shows the magic of music and an album that will always stand the test of time”, and Gary Graff, “a loving and precise recreation”. Come and be taken back to the live Moody Blues shows of the past, with songs you love, featuring John Lodge, and tributes to all his bandmates.

Joining John on stage is his ‘10,000 Light Years Band’, long term collaborator Alan Hewitt (Music Director and Keyboards) and Billy Ashbaugh (Drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King (Guitars) and Jason Charboneau (Cello). Jon Davison of YES will also be joining him for his special renditions of ‘Nights in White Satin’ and ‘Tuesday Afternoon’, plus the magical voice of Graeme Edge. “Every time we hit the stage, I appreciate just how great this music is. I love to watch how much the John Lodge/ Moody Blues fans go on a musical journey with us during our shows." Alan Hewitt, Oct 2023.

‘If you love The Moody Blues music, then you really need to checkout John live. He and the band put on a great show!’

John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from “Ride My See-Saw,” to “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” “Isn’t Life Strange” and many more. Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his three solo albums ‘Natural Avenue’, ’10,000 Light Years Ago’ and ‘B Yond’.  Lodge has been voted one of the “10 most influential bass players on the planet,” and has been the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.
 
Here are the tour dates for The Moody Blues’ John Lodge ‘Performs Days of Future Passed’ Tour:

Feb-24    The Savannah Center at The Villages, FL (on sale 2024)
Feb-25    Seminole Casino in Immokalee, FL (on sale week of 10/24)
Feb-27    Capitol Theatre in Clearwater FL 
Feb-28    Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Ponte Vedra, FL
Mar-02    State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ
Mar-03    The Warehouse in Fairfield CT
Mar-05    Patchogue Theatre in Patchogue, NY
Mar-06    Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY
Mar-08    Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA
Mar-09    Infinity Hall in Hartford, CT
Mar-10    Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, NY  (on sale week of 10/16)
Mar-12    The Strand in Providence, RI (on sale week of 10/16)
Mar-13    Nashua Center for the Arts in Nashua, NH
Mar-15    The Colonial Theatre in Laconia, NH
Mar-16    Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA
Mar-17    The Wilbur in Boston, MA (on sale week of 10/16)
Mar 21 -28    Flower Power Cruise in Miami
 

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