Ole Red Las Vegas Kicks Off Grand Opening Celebration with Back-to-Back Blake Shelton Concerts

Ole Red Las Vegas, the sixth and largest location of the Blake Shelton-inspired bar, restaurant and music venue, kicked off its week-long grand opening celebration last night with a private concert from the Boss Man himself. 
 
Shelton shared on-stage, “I know Las Vegas has been a big destination for cowboys, but not until tonight has there been a destination for absolute hillbillies, and now we got it!”
 
The concert launched the venue’s official grand opening festivities, where Shelton performed his biggest hits including, “Nobody But You” joined by special guest, Gwen Stefani. Ole Red will continue to celebrate their grand opening with a second night of performances from Shelton on the venue’s main stage tonight, April 17. 

Fans will have additional chances to win tickets by following Ole Red Las Vegas on Facebook and Ole Red on Instagram, X and TikTok. The rest of the week will feature special giveaways, on-site prizes and performances from nationwide country acts, top-notch local and regional West Coast talent, and former NBC “The Voice” contestants. 

Ole Red Las Vegas, owned and operated by Opry Entertainment Group, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP), is the brand’s newest location at 27,000 square feet, including 686 seats, and a 4,500 square-foot rooftop where guests can take in striking views of the Las Vegas cityscape. The venue is located in front of Caesars Entertainment’s Horseshoe Las Vegas at the Grand Bazaar Shops, on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road. For the latest updates on Ole Red Las Vegas visit www.olered.com/lasvegas and follow @olered on social media.  

Photo Credit: Stephen Greathouse for Shutterstock

ABOUT OLE RED:  
Ole Red is a lifestyle and entertainment brand inspired by Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red.” Its bar, restaurant and live music venues showcase hand-selected country music talent alongside concert-quality production and a Shelton-inspired menu for a unique experience that is “served all day and night.” You can currently find Ole Red entertainment venues and products in five cities in the United States: Nashville, Tennessee, home to the brand’s flagship multi-story bar and restaurant on the famed Lower Broadway and a location at Nashville International Airport; Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Blake’s hometown; Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains; Orlando, Florida located at Icon Park; and Las, Vegas Nevada in the center of the famed Las Vegas strip. Ole Red is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. as part of its Opry Entertainment division. For more information on Ole Red, please visit www.olered.com.  
 
ABOUT OPRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP:  
Rooted in the unparalleled country music history of the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Entertainment Group produces multi-platform entertainment experiences through its growing portfolio of entertainment venues. This includes the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the iconic Ryman Auditorium, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Blake Shelton-inspired Ole Red brand and the Wildhorse Saloon which will be reimagined as Category 10, the Luke Combs-inspired entertainment experience coming summer 2024. Through concerts, tours, music-inspired restaurants, digital content, and its WSM Radio and Circle platforms, Opry Entertainment Group connects millions of music fans to the artists they love through experiences they’ll never forget. Opry Entertainment Group is a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP)  

Mark & Maggie O'Connor Set to Release New Album 'Life After Life' 4/26 via ONErpm

Global music company ONErpm is proud to announce the release of Life After Life, the latest album from GRAMMY Award-winning Americana and bluegrass artists Mark and Maggie O’Connor, which will be distributed on all platforms next Friday, April 26.

A seven-time CMA Award winner, Mark O’Connor is a legendary multi-instrumentalist famous for his work on fiddle, guitar and mandolin. On Life After Life, Mark not only brings these talents to bear but is also the principal songwriter and harmony singer, in addition to producing the album. Maggie, a talented artist in her own right who won a GRAMMY for playing and singing bluegrass with her husband Mark in the O’Connor Band, debuts as the lead singer as well as an instrumentalist.

• Pre-save the album HERE

• Watch the album trailer HERE

• Watch official music videos from the album below.

 The compelling theme flowing throughout Life After Life is the idea that while our common experiences can turn into challenges—even hardships—we still seek optimism and hope. As Mark explains, “Our new songs are about learning to fall in love with life again after being utterly frightened by it,” as this collection took shape during the pandemic.
 
The title track, written by Mark and folk singer/wordsmith Joe Henry, references poet Denise Levertov, who writes of a particular woman whose “life after life after life goes by without poetry, without seemliness, without love.” The songwriters wanted to build on the idea but with some surety.
 
As Henry explains, “For me, it speaks quite simply to the way life continues to tumble toward us: not in neat, compartmentalized chapters but in overlapping, cross-fading––confounding, misleading, wondrous and glorious––concurrently racing episodes we are nonetheless invited to embrace…even when they mystify us. Maybe even especially when they do.” Mark agrees, saying, “Joe’s words truly embody why this song is the perfect title track as the lyrics so genuinely describe the lives Maggie and I lead together.”

Mark’s original songs on Life After Life range from taking a leap of faith together in “We Just Happened to Fly” to testing faith in “All We Will Be,” both of which he co-wrote with Henry. “Ride Towards Home,” a song Mark wrote with Maggie, talks about horses and what they have meant to mankind, while “Spice of Life,” written with Jim Parker, is about remembering to enjoy the little things. Mark wrote the current single being offered to Americana radio stations, “One Sunray At A Time,” about raising his daughter, Autumn.
 
Each of the album’s songs showcase intricate interludes featuring a wide range of acoustic instruments. Mark says he “drew upon years of experience interpreting vocal songs instrumentally, while also reflecting on my work with some of the great popular songwriters of our time, such as James Taylor, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan.” O’Connor adds that after sitting in a recording studio next to Dylan as he noodled on his guitar between takes, “It raised my curiosity about him purely as a musician. So I designed the solo sections for these songs by imagining what it would sound like if Dylan fully articulated his own music as a guitar soloist.” 
 
Along this same vein, Mark’s arranging skills and Maggie’s storytelling vocals offer new interpretations of three covers for the album: “Love’s in Need of Love Today” by Stevie Wonder; “Something to Love” by Jason Isbell; and the timeless “Wildflowers” by Dolly Parton.
 

“Dear Mark, I got the wonderful cut of “Wildflowers.” I was very, very proud of both you and Maggie. It always touches my heart when somebody likes one of my songs well enough to do it, especially someone as great as you. I’ve always admired you and respected your talent. And Maggie, you sound awfully sweet. Just wanted you to know that I received it and I love it.
Love, Dolly.”

 
Wonder’s “Love’s in Need of Love Today” likewise offers a message as relevant now as it was in the 1970s, notes Maggie, adding further that “Isbell’s song has great advice on finding something you enjoy to get you through the tough times. We picked these three songs to cover,” she explains, “because they gave voice to our own feelings, given how recent history has changed our landscape.” 

The recording of Life After Life is an all-acoustic Americana sound garden, with the authoritative upright bass of Dennis Crouch, an old-fashioned drum set masterfully played by veteran John Gardner and the O’Connors using practically every acoustic instrument in their collection. You will hear a Civil War–era Martin guitar, a hundred-year-old Gibson mandocello and a string quartet consisting of two violins, a viola and cello commissioned by Daniel Pearl’s family (for the Wall Street Journal writer killed in Pakistan at the outset of the Iraq War). The Pearl family loans these beautiful instruments to students of the O’Connor Method String Camp each year as a message of fighting hatred.

Life After Life concludes with a heartaching piece. Mark and Maggie return to the violin duo setting their musical relationship began with 10 years ago, but this time in a way even more deeply felt. Mark composed a violin duo reminiscent of his own “Appalachia Waltz” that he recorded with internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma but based on the old Ukrainian folk song “Verbovaya Doschechka” (the willow board). The couple learned the traditional melody line while performing with string players from the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra in an online violin choir recorded in March 2022 while orchestra members were in basements-turned-bunkers taking shelter from Russian missiles.
 
“It is an honor to team up with the O’Connors to showcase their many talents and musical creativity,” says Tim Wipperman, managing director of ONErpm’s Nashville office.

Photo Credit: Maia Rosenfeld

In addition to the album, you can catch the O’Connors on tour this spring for a series of album-release showcases, including performances in Nashville at Ford Theater at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on April 28 at 1pm CT and The Vinyl Lounge at 6pm CT.
 
Mark & Maggie O’Connor Tour Dates
 
April 28 // Nashville, TN // Ford Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 
April 29 // Nashville, TN // The Vinyl Lounge
May 3 // Charlotte, NC // Cain Center for the Arts (Cornelius)
May 9 // Minneapolis, MN // Hopkins Center for the Arts 
May 15 // Boston, MA // Club Passim
May 17 // New York, NY // The Iridium
May 24 // Richmond, VA // The Tin Pan
May 26 // Floyd, VA // The Floyd Country Store
May 28 // Annapolis, MD // Rams Head on Stage
May 30 // Sellersville, PA // Sellersville Theater 
June 1 // Chicago, IL // Old Town School of Folk Music 
June 2 // Madison, WI // The Bur Oak
 
For more information on the shows, visit MarkAndMaggieOConnor.com. For more on Mark O’Connor’s illustrious career, check out his recently released memoir, Crossing Bridges: My Journey from Child Prodigy to Fiddler Who Dared the World, available now on Amazon and featured on NPR’s Morning Edition.
 
About ONErpm 
ONErpm is a leading next-generation music company and record label operating globally in 43 locations powered by a staff of 600. At its core, ONErpm offers label services to artists seeking to elevate their careers and operates one of the world’s largest music distribution platforms and YouTube Multi-Channel Networks. Offering a full suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, SAAS, business intelligence, publishing, accounting and global payment solutions, ONErpm provides the infrastructure needed to help creators and content owners succeed. As a trusted partner, ONErpm emphasizes transparency in everything it does, from executing a marketing campaign to making payments.
 
About Mark and Maggie O’Connor
Mark O’Connor, a three-time Grammy winner and seven-time CMA Musician of the Year, is a legendary multi-instrumentalist famous for his work on fiddle, guitar and mandolin. He is also a ground-breaking American classical composer known for pieces like “Appalachia Waltz” and “The Fiddle Concerto.” Georgia native Maggie O’Connor, also a Grammy winner, earned a master’s degree in classical violin performance from the famed Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore before returning to her own Americana music roots and joining the O’Connor Band.

Poolside At The Flamingo Drop New Track "Hell On Earth"; Announce Run of Headline Shows This Spring

Colorado's grindcore 4-piece, Poolside At The Flamingo have dropped the third single from their upcoming EP, 'Accabadora' out via Blood Blast Distribution on May 22nd. The new track, titled "Seething", can be streamed HERE and the visualizer can be found below.

Speaking on their new release, Poolside At The Flamingo share

"We worked a little more slam into this track. This song is about the evil side that everyone has but rarely lets loose. It's communicated nicely towards the end of the song with some agonizing repetition backed by raw vocals followed by a call out.”

Seething" is the third single from the band's upcoming EP, 'Accabadora'. It follows previous singles "Hell On Earth" and the EP's title track "Accabadora" which heralded the new release and landed with an epic music video featuring some very special guests in the form of the band's kids, watch HERE. The 'Accabadora EP', set to drop on May 22nd, is a bold statement from Poolside At The Flamingo, showcasing their growth as musicians and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of extreme music by blending genres to produce the most brutal and unrelenting tracks possible with a strong focus on having fun and not taking themselves too seriously. Speaking on the upcoming EP release, the band share

"The Accabadora EP is the first release that we're truly proud of and feel embodies the sound that we're looking to achieve. The songs on this EP were written with more care and attention than any other album/ep we've released. To us, it's the perfect blend of erratic grindcore and soul-crushing breakdowns."

Poolside At The Flamingo will be playing a string of headline shows this spring. Full list of shows and tickets are available from poolsideattheflamingo.com

Stay tuned for more from Poolside At The Flamingo soon and get ready for sheer, unbridled brutality on May 22nd when they release the 'Accabadora' EP.

About Poolside At The Flamingo

Poolside at the Flamingo is a 4 piece deathcore/grindcore band based in Colorado, USA. Formed in 2005, Poolside At The Flamingo toured extensively in the "Myspace" days playing with the likes of Through The Eyes of the Dead, The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza, See You Next Tuesday and MANY more. 

Their debut album "This Will End Badly..." (2006) was recorded live in a residential basement. Their next official album, "The Sound Below" (2017), was produced by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio and more recently they released "Self Titled" (2023).

Poolside At The Flamingo Are:

Scotty Bohnen: Vocals

Danny Bohnen: Guitar

Rudy Garcia: Drums

David French: Bass

Left to Suffer Announce Forthcoming New Album 'Leap of Death' Out August 16 + Drop New Visualizer "FOREVER" ft. Alejandro Aranda

It's a great day to be a Left to Suffer fan! Today, the nu-deathcore quintet have announced their forthcoming new album, 'Leap of Death' out on Friday, August 16. In celebration of the news, the band shared a new track "FOREVER" featuring Alejandro Aranda and the official visualizer, along with a new side-scroller game dovetailing with the 'Leap of Death' album artwork. Speaking on today's news, the band commented:

“Left to Suffer has taken many sonic gambles when it comes to creating music that describes us as a band. Trial and error, riff after riff, has only led us to molding a sound that is completely ours. Forever, is the culmination of years of risk-taking. Mixed with Alejandro Aranda’s supreme talent, this song is a whirlwind of twists and turns and emotions, lined with simplicity but also tasteful in its journey across genres. This is the most risk we have taken, yet this is the most honest version of Left to Suffer you’ve ever received.”

Prior to today, the band released their banger "LOST IN THE DARK" featuring Marc Zelli of Paleface Swiss which has already clocked up a staggering 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone with 169k views and counting on YouTube. 'Leap of Death'pre-saves will be available starting this Friday, April 19 at the link here, and be sure to play the 'Leap of Death' game and watch the visualizer for "FOREVER" ft. Alejandro Aranda below.

Left to Suffer are set to tear up North America with their incredible live show beginning next week with Waste as support, followed up with dates with Downswing and a special show in Brooklyn, NY supporting Slaughter To Prevail in May. Afterwards, the band will then be heading out with HANABIE. and Outline In Color. For ticket information, please click here.

Upcoming Left to Suffer Tour Dates:

April 25 - Des Moines, IA @ xBK*

April 26 - Wichita, KS @ TempleLive*

April 28 - Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks w/ Sullivan King#

April 30 - Omaha, NE @ Reverb*

May 1 - Iowa City, IA @ Wooly’s*

May 2 - Bloomington, IL @ Nightshop*

May 3 - Henderson, KY @ The Elm*

May 4 - Madison, AL @ Insanity Skatepark

May 14 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel**

May 15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount^

May 16 - Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedrafts**

May 17 - New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place^^

May 18 - Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD^^

May 19 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House^^

May 21 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater^^

May 23 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theater^^

May 25 - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Center^^

May 26 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall^^

May 27 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace^^

May 29 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile^^

May 30 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom^^

May 31 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades^^

June 3 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s

June 4 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street

*With Waste As Support

# With King Sullivan

^ With Slaughter To Prevail

** With Downswing As Support

^^ With HANABIE. and Outline In Color

Suffering is a constant component of the human condition. The same way that wherever there is sun, there is bound to be rain—wherever joy can be found, there is suffering to be found in equal amounts, if not more. In the same fashion that suffering is a mandatory part of existence, Atlanta-based nu-deathcore outfit Left to Suffer have made themselves a mandatory part of the contemporary heavy music scene. Boldly blending brutalizing deathcore laden with skin-rending blast beats and bombastic breakdowns with catchy, hook-filled and glitchy nu metal, these Georgian heavyweights formed their own niche within the the underground and filled it in record time, providing a nigh-endless stream of new music paired with an incessant touring schedule—there’s almost no way you haven’t suffered at their hands yet.

Formed in 2019, Left to Suffer instantly garnered world-wide attention with the release of their debut single, “Burden.” Before the impact from their initial, explosive track had faded, the group’s debut full length, A Year of Suffering was released just one year later in mid-2020. A Year of Suffering—even though it was released in the throes of a global pandemic that would halt touring and alter many other means of conventional promotion—was met with immense success, skyrocketing Left to Sufferinto relative stardom in the bustling underground of extreme music. Before long, the band’s follow-up EP, On Death, would release in April of the following year. Featuring guest vocal appearance from metal and deathcore titans Tom Barber (Chelsea Grin), Lochie Keogh (Alpha Wolf) and Ryo Kinoshita (formerly of Crystal Lake), On Death was Left to Suffer’s catalyst that would take them from well-known to notorious peddlers of all things groovy and heavy. Never to be caught slacking, later that year the band would release another stand-alone single, “D.N.R.,” featuring Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos and Ov Sulfur’s Ricky Hoover—two more Goliaths in the world of deathcore. 

By the time 2022 rolled around and the world had essentially reopened after an international hiatus from touring, Left to Sufferhad already been across most of the continental United States. Touring with the likes of Bodysnatcher, Boundaries, Lorna Shore and The Last Ten Seconds of Life throughout the second half of 2021, the band’s 2022 would be dominated by their tour with SPITE and Carnifex on the Dead in My Arms fifteen year anniversary tour—as well as the release of their sophomore EP, And Dying Forever. The spiritual successor to On Death, And Dying Forever was produced by Emmure’s Joshua Travisand saw Left to Suffer continue to hone their unique ability to blend flashy, hectic elements of nu metal and groove metal into a ferocious deathcore backbone. Left to Suffer would continue an extensive touring regimen into 2023, punctuated by the release of their sophomore full length record, Feral and a brief follow-up EP, Noah. Feral saw the band dive into their heavier side with a flashy, experimental edge, featuring Fit for An Autopsy’s Joe Badolato and trap-metal superstar Kim Dracula—highlighting the band’s ability to blend industrial elements and trap-tinted undertones while still bringing a peerless and powerfully brutal performance to the table. Noah, on the other hand, was co-produced by Three Days Grace’s Neil Sanderson and Howard Benson, and saw the band incorporating elements of melancholic-yet-anthemic arena metal alongside a stuttering, pummeling progressive metalcore tint to their persistent backbone of bustling deathcore. Noah and Feral see Left to Suffer demonstrating that while they can tackle a variety of sounds and styles, they are always uniquely recognizable, refusing to compromise the core aspect of their immensely energetic sound.

The year is now 2024—and it’s already been a landmark one for Left to Suffer. Fresh off of two nation-wide tours supporting Veil of Maya’s [m]other tour and Gideon’s More Power. More Pain. Tour Part II—and a performance supporting King Sullivan at Colorado’s premiere music venue Red Rocks Amphitheater yet to come. Alongside these performances comes a third full length record, Leap of Death, a stunning collection of some of the band’s most aggressive—and experimental—songs to date. With songs like “Lost in the Dark,” featuring Paleface Swiss’ Marc Zelli showcasing the band’s ruthlessness at its most bleak and devastating juxtaposed against songs like “Forever,” with a catchy, poppy and borderline industrial intro and chorus, there’s no denying that there isn’t much out there like what Left to Suffer are currently crafting. Two colossal tours, one groundbreaking record and a performance at one of the country’s most legendary venues already planned and with over half of 2024 yet to go, it seems that, as with all of life’s constants, the Suffering is bound to continue. - Connor Welsh

Left to Suffer Is:

Taylor Barber - vocals

Jacob Gordon - guitar

Peter Higgs - guitar

Christian Nowatzki - bass

Alex Vavra - drums

Tracheotomy Drop "Repercussions" Video — WATCH // Touring This Spring

Tracheotomy, a trailblazing force in the new Florida deathcore scene, have unleashed their latest sonic assault with the release of their blistering single "Repercussions."

Watch it below.

 "Repercussions' delivers a relentless onslaught of guttural vocals, thunderous blasts, and bone-crushing riffs, with a video showcasing the band's frightful and aggressive live show. Bringing together the hardcore violence of Hatebreed, the tech death ferocity of Necrophagist, and the vocal terror of Ion Dissonance,  "Repercussions" is a small glimpse into the band's soon-to-be announced EP, on the way this summer on 1126 Records.

Vocalist Simon Mariante says, "This song is about that one person that does everything in their power to make your life miserable. In the end, it backfires and you get your revenge. They finally face the repercussions for doing you dirty."

"Repercussions" follows last year's singles "Sadistic Advent" and "Compulsory Bloodshed."

Tracheotomy are on tour now with Enterprise Earth, Inferi, and Crown Magnetar. Dates are below.

TRACHEOTOMY ON TOUR:
WITH ENTERPRISE EARTH, INFERI, + CROWN MAGNETAR:
4/16 — Portland, OR — Dante's
4/17 — Seattle, WA — Madame Lou's
4/18 — Spokane, WA — The Big Dipper
4/19 — Missoula, MT — ZACC
4/20 — Calgary, BC — Dickens
4/21 — Edmonton, BC — Starlite
4/23  —Winnipeg, MB — Park Theatre
4/24 — Minneapolis, MN — Amsterdam Bar
4/25 — Des Moines, IA — xBk
4/26 — Chicago, IL — WC Social Club
4/27 — Cleveland, OH — TempleLive (Jester's)
4/28 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
4/29 — Toronto, ON — Hard Luck
4/30 — Montreal, QC — Fairmount Theatre
5/1 — Portland, ME — House of Music
5/2 — Worcester, MA — Palladium Upstairs
5/3 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovedraft's
5/4 — Brooklyn, NY — Meadows
5/5 — Albany, NY — Empire Underground
5/7 — Virginia Beach, VA — Scandal's Live
5/8 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
5/9 — W. Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
5/10 — Jacksonville, FL — Underbelly
5/11 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
5/12 — Fort Walton Beach, FL — Downtown Music Hall
5/14 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar
5/15 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
5/16 — Ft. Worth, TX — Haltom Theater (Side Stage)
5/17 — Lubbock, TX — Jake's
5/18 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
5/19 — Denver, CO — HQ

PHOTO CREDIT: Caleb Joshua

BRUJERIA | 'ANNOUNCE SEPTEMBER DATES AS DIRECT SUPPORT TO GWAR

Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA put the world of cartels and ritualistic murder on wax with a brutal power equivalent to when Compton arrived in pop culture via NWA. This Fall the band will join GWAR on the second part of their 'Age Of Entitlement Tour'. The 7-day trek will kick off on September 12th in Buffalo, NY and will make its way to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh before concluding in Fayetteville, AR on September 20th. Opening each night will be BRAT and CANCER CHRIST.

Juan Brujo comments, "Al grito de Gwar!!"

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, April 19th at 10 AM local time at: https://www.brujeria.com/

Confirmed dates for BRUJERIA as direct support for GWAR with openers BRAT and CANCER CHRIST are:
09/12/2024 Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
09/13/2024 Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts
09/14/2024 Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue
09/16/2024 Pittsburgh, PA - Mr Smalls
09/17/2024 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
09/18/2024 Little Rock, AR - The Hall
09/20/2024 Fayetteville, AR - JJ's Live

Esto Es Brujeria was recorded worldwide at the following studios: Dog Run Studio in Riverside, CA; Total Annihilation Studios in East Los Angeles, CA; Robanna’s in Birmingham, UK; and Audiocustom in Santiago, Chile. Production of the record was handled by the band while engineering was a joint effort between Eddie Casillas, Eddie Rivas, and Miguel Seco. The mixing and mastering of the album was completed by Seba Puente who was also a part of the engineering team. The album artwork was created by Gary Ronaldson. Esto Es Brujeria saw the return of their metal mascot Coco Loco who is emblazoned on the ferocious cover.

Purchase Esto Es Brujeria on various formats and stream now at:
https://brujeria.bfan.link/esto-es-brujeria

Watch the music video for 'El Patrón Del Reventón', here: 
https://youtu.be/97Osm1PgsRs

Watch the uncut version of the music video for 'El Patrón Del Reventón', here: 
https://www.brujeria.com/video

Photo credit: Hannah Verbeuren

BRUJERIA is:
Juan Brujo | Vocals
Sangron | Vocals
Fantasma | Vocals
Pinche Peach | Vocals 
La Encabronada | Vocals
El Criminal | Guitars
El Embrujado | Guitars
Hongo | Bass
El Cynico | Bass
Hongo Jr. | Drums

More Information:
www.facebook.com/Brujeria/
hwww.twitter.com/brujeria
www.instagram.com/brujeria_oficial
www.youtube.com/BrujeriaOfficial
www.brujeria.com

Beautiful Skeletons Release New Single "Letter to a Narcissist" + Official Music Video via Wormhole Death Records!

STREAM "Letter to a Narcissist" on May 10th

https://linktr.ee/beautifulskeletonsband

Alt metal band Beautiful Skeletons unveiled their powerful new single "Letter to a Narcissist" today along with the official music video. The streaming audio will be released on May 10th to all streaming platforms.

This track sets the stage for their EP, Temperance, scheduled to drop later this year under the esteemed banner of Wormhole Death Records.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind the single, the band shared, "The thickness of the dark melody, the crunchy consumable Chorus, and the journey of self-realization. This is the anthem for all the times you've been marginalized and used by an egomaniac. 'Letter to a Narcissist' is like a burning torch of catharsis, cutting through the darkest shadows of the self-absorbed."

WATCH BEAUTIFUL SKELETONS - "Letter to a Narcissist" (Official Music Video) below

Conceptualized in the Pacific Northwest, four piece alt metal band Beautiful Skeletons came together as a casual jam project between founding members Einar Einarsson and Tina Firefly in 2018. Both Einar and Tina brought years of seasoned musicianship and creativity to the table, birthing a unique style of catchy, dynamic metal.

As the project gained steam in 2021, the duo shuffled through various members and setbacks due to the COVID pandemic - forcing them to write and sit on a set of songs until the live music scene slowly thronged back to life.

In 2022, Beautiful Skeletons entered a management deal under former Salivadrummer and long time drumming legend Paul Crosby. Once pandemic restrictions loosened, the band then went beast mode, blasting through the Oregon and Washington music scenes, quickly gaining local traction with electrifyingly entertaining and memorable live performances.

The band played with a variety of notable acts such as Saliva, Glenn Cannon and the Damage Done, Vintersea, Dawn of Ouroboros and eventually a two week, East coast tour with Yngwie Malmsteen. That summer, the band released its first EP - Vegvisir - containing a total of five tracks, followed by three successful music videos garnering thousands of plays on YouTube and Spotify. The current line up consists of Tina Firefly (vocals), Einar Einarsson (guitar), Jason Johnson (bass) and their newest addition to drums - Huwy Williams.

As the bands popularity has risen, they have played an impressive collection of shows at notable venues like Harpos (MI), Bossanova (OR) and an upcoming show at The Whisky A Go Go and an upcoming show as direct support for tribute band "The Iron Maidens". 2024 is so far turning out to be an exceptionally exciting year for the band as they were approached and signed by Italian label WormHoleDeath Records. The project went back to the studio in anticipation of the signing and recorded another five song EP - Temperance showcasing the next evolution of dynamics in their musical style, hedging into a more experimental progressive style metal.

To date, the band has been featured in a handful of magazines, publications, music video reaction channels, and metal review blogs. The highly anticipated release of Temperance EP is generating significant local buzz and promises to blow the crotch right out of your pants. This will be a busy year for the band with opportunities to play various festivals and potentially abroad in Europe.

Beautiful Skeletons:
Tina Firefly - vocals
Einar Einarsson - guitar
Jason Johnson - bass
Huw Williams - drums

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Underøath Announce The 20th Anniversary Tour

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their influential studio album, They’re Only Chasing Safety, Underoath announces The 20th Anniversary Tour, hitting the EU, UK and US this summer and fall. The band will perform the album in its entirety, followed by a unique fan-voted set every night.

Underoath says, “Twenty. Years. This is going to be like nothing we’ve ever done. They’re Only Chasing Safety in full every night plus *another* set of songs voted on by each city. Every song from every album over the past 20 years will be on the table. Let’s get nuts.” 

The band is offering VIP package tickets from Wed, April 17th at 10 am local time through Friday, April 19th at 9:30 am local time at https://underoath777.com/pages/tour.The package includes one GA ticket; a conversation with Underoath in which they will answer fan questions, tell stories, and discuss the impact of They're Only Chasing Safety on their career; an informal hang with the band and individual photo with the full band; a VIP-exclusive 20th Anniversary edition of They're Only Chasing Safety on vinyl; a 24-page, full color, standard-sized They’re Only Chasing Safety comic book by Sumerian Comics; and merchandise shopping prior to doors opening to the public.  Both the vinyl and the comic book will be shipped to VIPs prior to the tour.  

Numerous presales will also be held on Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18th, with the General on-sale kicking off on Friday, April 19th, at 10:00 AM local time. Fans can go to that same link to sign up for presale access. All tour dates will go live with "Sign Up" buttons that will lead to a presale signup through Seated. Automated email and text reminders will be sent to signups 30 minutes ahead of the presale starting with the password and direct link to tickets. 

20th Anniversary Tour Dates

6/1 - Fort Worth, TX - So What?! Music Festival
6/7 - Nuremberg, GER - Rock Im Park
6/8 - Nurburg,GER - Rock am Ring
6/10 - Hamburg, GER - Markthalle Hamburg
6/11 - Berlin, GER - Metropol
6/12 - Warsaw, POL - Proxima
6/13 - Hradec Kralove, Czechia
6/13 - 15 - Interlaken, SWITZERLAND - Greenfield Festival
6/16 - Paris, FR - La Machine du Moulin Rouge
6/17 - Amsterdam, NETH - Melkweg
6/19 - Copenhagen, DEN - Copenhell Festival
6/20 - Dessel, BEL - Graspop Metal Meeting 2024
6/22 - Lyon, FR - Slam Dunk France
6/24 - Briston, UK - O2 Academy Bristol
6/25 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Institute2
6/26 - London, UK - O2 Forum 
6/27 - Manchester, UK - O2 Ritz Manchester
7/13 - Charleston, WV - West Virginia is For Lovers
9/18 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
9/20 - New York, NY - The Palladium
9/22 - Wallingford, CT - The Dome
9/24 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
9/26 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall
9/27 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
9/28 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
9/29 - Columbus, OH - Kemba Live
10/1 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
10/2 - Indianapolis, IN - The Egyptian Room
10/4 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Ballroom
10/5 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
10/6 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest
10/8 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theater
10/9 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
10/11 - Denver, CO - The Summit
10/13 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
10/15 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
10/16 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
10/19 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young
10/20 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young
10/22 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
10/25 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
10/27 - San Diego, CA - SOMA
10/28 - Phoenix, AZ - The Marquee
10/30 - Dallas, TX - Southside Music Hall
11/18 - Austin, TX - Stubbs
11/19 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
11/20 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
11/23 - Cincinnati, OH - Megcorp
11/24 - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed
11/26 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
11/27 - Green Bay, WI - Epic Center
11/29 - Grand Rapids, MI - 20 Monroe
11/30 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
12/1 - Toronto, ONT - History
12/3 - Buffalo, NY - Riverworks
12/4 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
12/6 - Stroudsburg, PA - The Sherman Theater
12/8 - Richmond, VA - The National
12/9 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
12/10 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
12/13 - Tampa, FL - Jannus Landing

About Underoath

With each successive release, UNDEROATH reinvents the balance between chaos and harmony. Their compositions, conjured from creative tension, become iconoclastic anthems. Even when the band almost combusts, the crackling energy coalesces into something deeply resonant for millions. 

Each time they have a chance to do something safe, Underoath challenges themselves instead, with integrity and attitude. Their pair of gold albums and three Grammy nominations stand in stark defiance of the idea of commercial compromise. The Underoath catalog weaponizes noise, aggression, and ambiance as skillfully as melody. The combination of heaviness and headiness found on Define the Great Line makes it the only record of its kind to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

The passion and power are as undeniable on tours with Alice In Chains or Bring Me The Horizon as they are in the sweatiest of intimate shows or their genre-redefining runs on Vans Warped Tour. 

The heart of their sound, which delivers naked vulnerability with thrilling force and cinematic lushness, can be heard in generations of bands who’ve pursued their trail. But Underoath refuses to sit still. Walking an artistic tightrope between immersive access and isolationist otherness, Underoath owns the space between huge choruses and forward-thinking heaviness, both on record and onstage. 

Underoath are:

Spencer Chamberlain - Vocals
Tim McTague - Guitar
Grant Brandell - Bass
Chris Dudley - Keyboards
Aaron Gillespie - Drums/Vocals

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Chevelle Announce Summer 2024 Tour Plans

Multi-platinum rock band CHEVELLE will be heading back out on the road this summer. 

In addition to appearances at Incarceration and Rock Fest, the band will embark on a headline run that kicks off July 21 in Omaha and runs through August 10 in Madison. Tigercub will serve as support. All dates are below.

The general on-sale is set for Friday, April 19 at 10am local time. Get tickets here. 

Chevelle are working hard on new music, with more details forthcoming. Stay tuned.

Over the course of their career, the Chicago rockers Chevelle have generated nearly half-a-billion streams, notched seven No. 1 hits, and sold out shows worldwide. Their catalog spans the double-platinum Wonder What's Next, which boasts the double-platinum smash "The Red" and the platinum hit "Send The Pain Below." This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) attained platinum status, while Vena Sera was certified gold. Chevelle have landed four Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200, including Sci-Fi Crimes [2009], Hats Off to the Bull [2011], La Gárgola [2014], and The North Corridor [2016]. The latter two each captured the #1 slot on the Top Rock Albums Chart. Latest album NIRATIAS is out now.

CHEVELLE ON TOUR:
WITH TIGERCUB:
7/19 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration Festival*
7/20 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest*
7/21 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
7/23 — Waukee, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
7/24 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theater
7/26 — Memphis, TN — Graceland Soundstage
7/27 — Biloxi, MS — Beau Rivage Theatre
7/28 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Co.
7/30 — Asheville, NC — Rabbit Rabbit Asheville
7/31 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues Myrtle Beach
8/2 — Wallingford, CT — Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
8/3 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
8/5 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
8/6 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
8/8 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY
8/9 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
8/10 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
9/28 — Louisville, KTY — Louder Than Life*
 *Festival Date // No Tigercub

Boys Like Girls Announce Summer 2024 Headline Tour Dates + Band Touring With Dashboard Confessional This Fal

Welcomed back with open arms from new and old fans alike, alt pop four-piece BOYS LIKE GIRLS came back with leather jackets, tight pants, and a vengeance that could be heard for miles on SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS(Fearless Records). Their first album in over a decade, SUNDAY AT FOXWOODSmet up with the legendary band at a beautiful and ceremonious meeting of their melody-driven pop anthems delivered with the maturity of a band that had many years of growth in between. Since its release in October 2023, BOYS LIKE GIRLS haven't taken a beat. Summer 2024 will continue that trend.

Today, the band has announced its upcoming 2024 headline tour dates. Grayscale will support.  Boys Like Girls will also support Dashboard Confessional this summer. All dates are below. Tickets for the headline run go on sale at 10am local time on Friday, April 19. Get tickets here. 

BOYS LIKE GIRLS ON TOUR:
WITH GRAYSCALE:
6/1 — Fort Woth, TX — So What?! Music Festival*
6/2 — Kansas City, KS — Legends Field
6/27 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest*
6/27 — Milwaukee, WI — AmFam House Stage (VIP @ SUMMERFEST)
6/29 — Las Vegas, NV — Downtown Rocks @ Fremont St
7/13 — Mashantucket, CT — Foxwoods Resort & Casino**
7/14 — Mashantucket, CT — Foxwoods Resort & Casino**
7/16 — Richmond, VA — The National
7/17 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
7/19 — Knoxville, TN — The Concourse
7/20 — Albertville, AL — Make More Memories Fest at Sand Mountain Amphitheater*
7/21 — Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall
7/23 — Athens, GA — Georgia Theatre
7/25 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
7/26 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
7/27 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
7/28 — Asheville, NC — Orange Peel
8/9 — Billings, MT — MontanaFair*
8/23 — Cleveland, OH — Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
8/24 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion***
*Festival
**Weekend At Foxwoods
***Supporting All Time Low

WITH DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL:
9/10 — Asbury Park, NJ — Stone Pony Summerstage
9/11 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall
9/12 — New York, NY — The Rooftop at Pier 17
9/14 — Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theater
9/15 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
9/17 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
9/18 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
9/20 — Columbus, OH — Kemba Live Outdoors
9/21 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
9/22 — Indianapolis, IN — Murat Theatre @ Old National Centre
9/24 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
9/25 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
9/26 — Minneapolis, MN — Uptown Theater
9/27 — Bakersfield, CA — Kern County Fair
9/28 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
10/4 — San Diego, CA — SOMA
10/5 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
10/6 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
10/9 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
10/11 — Forest Grove, OR — Grand Lodge
10/12 — Spokane, WA — Podium
10/13 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
10/15 — Salt Lake City, UT — Complex
10/16 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
10/22 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Federal Reserve
10/23 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
10/25 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
10/26 — Austin, TX — Stubb's
10/27 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: ICE NINE KILLS & IN THIS MOMENT Announce Kiss Of Death 2024 US Tour Dates

Following the huge success of their 2023 co-headline dates, two of the most creative and other-worldly forces in modern metal, Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment, have today announced the Kiss of Death Tour Part 2, a sequel . The two bands will join forces once again to bring their spectacular and highly acclaimed live shows together this summer in 21 cities across the country. Joining Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment on The Kiss of Death 2024 Tour will be Avatar and TX2.

Speaking on the announcement of the tour, Ice Nine Kills frontman, Spencer Charnas, shares

“The Kiss of Death tour with our friends, In This Moment, last year was one for the books... We're excited to continue the body count this summer when we do it all over again, only bigger, bloodier and without being on parole... See you there Psychos!"

In This Moment comment

"We are thrilled to announce we are joining forces once again with the one and only Ice Nine Kills and special guests Avatar. We all knew after finalizing the first leg of this tour that there was no other choice than to bring it back for more dates. It’s a visual and audio experience that people will never forget. Get your tickets now!”

Tickets for the Kiss Of Death Tour will go on general sale at 10am local on Friday, April 19th with pre-sales starting today from 12pm.

Check out the full list of dates for the Kiss of Death Tour Part 2 below. For tickets, full list of upcoming tour activity and more info click HERE for Ice Nine Kills and HERE for In This Moment.

The Kiss of Death Tour Part 2

Co-Headlined By Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment

With Avatar and TX2

Tue 06 Aug | Broadview Stage at SPAC Saratoga Springs, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY

Wed 07 Aug |Buffalo Outer Harbor | Buffalo, NY

Fri 09 Aug | Capitol Credit Union Park | Green Bay, WI

Sat 10 Aug| Q Casino - Backwaters Stage | Dubuque, IA

Tue13 Aug | Tulsa Theatre | Tulsa, OK

Wed 14 Aug | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX

Fri 16 Aug | The Astro | La Vista, NE

Sat 17 Aug | Vibrant Music Hall | Waukee, IA

Tue 20 Aug | Bismarck Events Center | Bismarck, ND

Wed 21 Aug | Downtown Billings Skatepark | Billings, MT

Fri 23 Aug | Grey Eagle Events Centre | Calgary, AB

Tue 27 Aug | Mountain America Center | Idaho Falls, ID

Weds 28 Aug | The Great SaltAir | Salt Lake City, UT

Fri 30 Aug | Northern Quest Amphitheater | Airway Heights, WA

Sat 31 Aug | Alaska Airlines'Theater of the Clouds | Portland, OR

Tue 3 Sep | The Backyard | Sacramento, CA

Wed 4 Sep | Hollywood Palladium | Los Angeles, CA

Thu 5 Sep | The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV

Sun 8 Sep | Mission Ballroom | Denver, CO

Mon 9 Sep | WAVE | Wichita, KS

Tue 10 Sep | The Factory | Chesterfield, MO

ABOUT ICE NINE KILLS

Decadent, devious and fiercely insane, Ice Nine Kills celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on 2018’s The Silver Scream which spawned Top 10 Mainstream Rock single “A Grave Mistake ” and Top 20 hit “Savages”. The creative marriage made in hell of music and fiction began in earnest with the Top 5 Hard Rock album, Every Trick in the Book, which brought the previous three records’ themes to new levels and which the band perfected on 2021's chart- topping smash hit ’The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.’

The phenomenally successful album, released in October 2021, scored Ice Nine Kills their first Top 20 position (#18) on the Billboard Top 200, topped the Digital and Current Hard Music charts, hit Top 5 on the Current Rock, Independent, Current Albums and Album Sales charts and has clocked up 177 million cross-platform streams to date and 15 million YouTube views for singles “Hip To Be Scared”, “Assault & Batteries ”, “Rainy Day”, "Funeral Derangements", "Take Your Pick ", "The Shower Scene" and most recently, "Welcome To Horrorwood".

Since the release of 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood ', Ice Nine Kills have seen phenomenal growth. Throughout 2022 they toured the US extensively on 3 legs of The Trinity of Terror. During 2022 and throughout 2023 they supported Metallica in packed, sold-out stadiums around the world on their M72 World Tour. They toured the US with Slipknot and launched their enormously successful horror convention, The Silver Scream Con, which just celebrated it's second, sold-out edition in the fall of 2023. Spencer was featured in the music video for the official song from Scream 6 - Demi Lovato's "Still Alive", an Ice Nine Kills flyer was used in the movie and featured a Spencer-recommended easter egg. Beginning in the spring of 2023, as well as wowing packed-out stadiums around the world with Metallica, Ice Nine Kills headlined numerous sold-out shows on their Wurst Vacation European tour and thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Download Festival to huge acclaim from both critics and fans alike. They then toured the US with Falling In Reverse on their Popular Monstour run and hit the road for 'Fear The Premiere' US headline shows in August. Ice Nine Kills closed out 2023 on a high with the release of ' Welcome To Horrorwood Under Fire ', an exclusive VIP event in Hollywood for the debut of new single "Meat & Greet" and the premiere of the full "Welcome To Horrorwood Saga" movies (featuring all music videos from the album as one chronological clip) and the phenomenally successful, inaugural run of the Kiss of Death co- headline tour with In This Moment.

The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, Ice Nine Kills have built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion. Their wildly creative output has seen them become recipients of the prestigious Clio Award for Music Marketing for their "Merry Axe-mas" mobile game and their live streaming event from October 2020, The Silver Stream be nominated for 5 awards at 2022's Horror Hound Film Festival Awards in the categories of Judges Choice, Best Sound, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography and Best Feature. With almost 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 717 million career streams to date and over 204 million views on YouTube the band are firmly cemented as one of modern metal's most vicious forces.

ICE NINE KILLS ARE

Spencer Charnas - Vocals

Dan Sugarman - Guitar

Ricky Armellino - Guitar

Joe Occhiuti - Bass

Patrick Galante - Drums

About In This Moment

GRAMMY® Award-nominated act In This Moment recently announced an epic headlining tour across North America this spring featuring special guests Kim Dracula, I See Stars, and Mike’s Dead. “The GODMODE Tour,'' which celebrates the release of their 2023 album of the same name, will see the band perform at arenas and amphitheaters across the country. The upcoming trek is set to kick off April 28th at City National Grove in Anaheim, CA and continue through a May 25th performance at The Wind Creek Events Center in Bethlehem, PA.

Since coming to life in 2005, In This Moment have presided over a diehard fan base under the watch of “mother” figure and frontwoman Maria Brink—joined by co-founder and lead guitarist Chris Howorth, bassist Travis Johnson, guitarist Randy Weitzel, and drummer Kent Diimmel. As millions convened upon the group’s otherworldly and unforgettable concerts, they quietly emerged as one of the most influential and impactful bands of the 21st century.

To date, in addition to the Gold-selling album, Blood [2012], the quintet have garnered six Gold and Platinum singles, followed by a trifecta of Top 25 entries on the Billboard 200 with Black Widow [2014] and Ritual [2017]. With a total stream tally well past 200 million as of 2020, Ritual elevated them to new creative and critical peaks as well.

Between selling out headline tours coast-to-coast, the group performed in arenas everywhere alongside Disturbed and appeared at countless festivals from Rockville to Sonic Temple.

Along the way, they assembled their seventh full-length, the aptly titled Mother [Roadrunner Records] with longtime trusted collaborator Kevin Churko [Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch]. Whereas Ritual hinted at a bluesy sonic sorcery, Motherbreathes the activating mantra of an unbreakable spell, commenced on first single “The In-Between.”



In 2022, the band released Blood 1983 [BMG], a reimagined EP commemorating the ten-year anniversary of Blood. Then in 2023, the longtime staples of heavy music released their eighth studio album GODMODE [BMG], a 10-song record featuring the powerful lead single “THE PURGE,” the band’s stunning cover of Björk’s “ARMY OF ME,” the collaborative track “DAMAGED”which features Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, and “I WOULD DIE FOR YOU,” which appears on the soundtrack for John Wick: Chapter 4.

Necrofier Announce Custom Effect Pedal

One of the ways Necrofier are making a mark on American black metal is their guitar tone. After all, the band do hail from Houston, Texas, where the unforgiving heat causes their tremolo picking to burn with more fire than other keepers of the black flame. 

Now, axe men can conjure the wickedly distorted riffs and eerie, melodic dissonance that Necrofier harnessed on their most recent album, Burning Shadows in the Southern Night. Idiot Box Effects has blessed the band with their very own custom guitar pedal.

"The new Echo Drive is a collaboration between me and the KILLER black metal band Necrofier", says Atarimatt, who's been making effects and noiseboxes full time under the name IdiotBox since 2011. "Plug this sucker in and bring on TOTAL SOUTHERN DARKNESS!!!"  

The Necrofier Echo drive is a tube screamer-style overdrive pedal. It runs into two separate echo circuits. The left switch is for echoes, while the right switch does overdrive. Each knob is named after a different raw ingredient in the band's evil alchemy: Reflection (echo 1), Chaos (echo 2), Alchemy (echo signal mix), Flame (overdrive volume), Strike (overdrive intensity) and Darkness (tone).

"We are blessed to announce this unholy alliance with Idiot Box effects", says Necrofier frontman Christian "Bakka" Larson. "The grit of the overdrive and the space of the echo helps create a dark and menacing effect".  

A limited run of first-edition, autographed Necrofier Echo Drive pedals are available on Bandcamp while supplies last. The pedal can also be purchased through the IdiotBox Effects webstore.    

Necrofier Bandcamp

https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/merch/necrofier-echo-drive

Idiotbox webstore

https://www.idiotboxeffects.com/product/necrofier-echo-drive

Necrofier burned hot and fast on an especially Satanic 20th edition of the Decibel Magazine Tour. This summer, the band are pouring more fuel on their fire when they join the legendary Obituary for two swampy shows in Dallas and Baton Rouge.   

"It's an honor to play a couple shows with these legends", Bakka says. "Surely, everyone will be chopped in half!"

Necrofier 2024 US Dates Supporting Obituary
May 31 - Dallas, TX @ Trees [TICKETS]
June 1 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live [TICKETS]

Necrofier are also bringing total southern darkness to this summer's festival circuit. Before they turn crowds inside out with Obituary, they'll raise hell at Milwaukee Metal Fest with fellow SOM American black metal co-conspirators Profanatica. Come September, as temperatures start to drop, they'll cast their all-seeing shadow over Full Terror Assault. 

Get tickets for Milwaukee Metal Fest

https://www.milwaukeemetalfestival.com/

Get tickets for Full Terror Assault 

https://fullterrorassault.com/

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

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

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

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

Another core facet of Necrofier’s allure is being a black metal band from Texas. “Where you live always helps shape someone,” says Bakka. “It helps shape our style and tone in ways, it’s hot most of the year, so as we burn, it gives us warmer tones and more of a heavy metal influence than when compared to our brothers from the North."

To that avail, Necrofier isn’t your typical black metal band, and so this isn’t your typical black metal record as there’s a healthy amount of traditional metal influences, particularly within the guitar work. While conceptually, the band doesn’t heavily rely on Satanic themes, exploring deeper human philosophies and the occult like burning for your dreams or spiraling out on a psychedelic trip and exploring the beyond. “While there isn’t overt satanic worship in the lyrics, I would still say that he is a friend of ours,” Bakka cheekily says. “There are Occult themes on this record, but at the same time, it does take a philosophical approach.” 

Further illustrating the influence of their environment, Necrofier also heavily explores one of Southern America’s most fabled myths. “The new record touches on selling your soul at the crossroads,” adds Bakka. “I like to take a different approach and touch on the elements of the esoteric world and dive into the forbidden or hidden that surrounds us in our lives every day.” 

As the Texan black metal outlaws saddle up for record two, they are leading the charge as one of the contemporary purveyors of black metal revivalism. ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ is certain to elicit a sense of nostalgia for those who dare to lay ears on this vicious new offering.  

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

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

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

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

Mastering: Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering

Cover Art: Burney

Presskit: https://presskit.season-of-mist.com/Necrofier 
Username: presskit 
Password: Presskitofmist 

Stream: https://orcd.co/necrofierbsitsn

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NecrofierBSitSN

All-Star House Band Announced for 'Mavis Staples 85th: All-Star Birthday Concert'

The all-star house band has been announced for Mavis Staples 85th: All-Star Birthday Concert event, featuring Benmont Tench, Greg Leisz, John Michael Bradford, Lenny Castro, Mark Mullins, Nick Ellman, Rick Holmstrom, Terence Higgins, and backup vocalists Alfreda McCrary, Ann McCrary and Regina McCrary. The house band will be led by Grammy Award-winning Music Director Don Was. The house band joins Mavis Staples along with the incredible lineup of performing artists previously announced including Black Pumas, Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, Hozier, Jackson Browne, Jeff Tweedy, Keb’ Mo’, Michael McDonald, Nathaniel Rateliff, Norah Jones, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, The War And Treaty, plus unannounced special guests.

A limited number of tickets for this all-star concert on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the YouTube Theater have been made available at http://ticketmaster.com. 
 
Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Mavis is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s both a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights icon; a three-time GRAMMY Award winner (and a GRAMMY lifetime achievement award); a chart-topping soul, gospel and R&B pioneer; a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient; named to Rolling Stone's Top 200 Singers of All Time at No. 46; and a Kennedy Center honoree. She marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration and sang in Barack Obama’s White House. Over the past few decades alone, she’s collaborated with everyone from Prince and Bob Dylan to Arcade Fire and Bon Iver, blown away countless festivalgoers from Newport Folk and Glastonbury to Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo and graced the airwaves on Fallon, Colbert, Ellen, Austin City Limits, Jools Holland and the Grammys.
 
For complete show details, please visit: http://mavisstaples85.com

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Whiskey Myers Extend 2024 Tour Through Fall

Having kicked off a year of heavy touring with a headlining RodeoHouston stadium appearance and a run of electric arena shows, as profiled by Rolling Stone here, multi-Platinum band Whiskey Myers now extend their in-demand run through the fall with today’s announcement of 12 additional shows. Tickets to all previously announced shows are on sale now, with the new run of shows on sale this Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. local time via WhiskeyMyers.com.
 
Joining the genre-bending band across the new October dates are JJ Grey & Mofro and Colby Acuff. Southall and Cam Allen serve as support on November 1 with 49 Winchester and Angel White joining on November 2. Previously announced dates feature a rotating cast of support with The Red Clay Strays, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Southall, Whitey Morgan and the 78’s, Anderson East, Blackberry Smoke, Reid Haughton, Treaty Oak Revival, Vincent Neil Emerson and Eddie Flint.
 
In addition to their own headlining dates, Whiskey Myers tops several festival lineups and will serve as direct support to Hank Williams, Jr. for four shows. Their own Wiggy Thump Festival also returns to their hometown of Palestine, Texas for the sixth year on April 20, with Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Brent Cobb and Joey Greer joining the event benefitting the local Anderson County Youth Livestock Association. Tickets are available HERE.
 
For all the latest information, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Whiskey Myers 2024 Tour
# denotes direct support to Brandi Carlile
* denotes direct support to Hank Williams, Jr.
^ denotes direct support to Zach Bryan
(visit WhiskeyMyers.com for support details specific to each headlining date)
 
Previously Announced Dates:
April 20           Palestine, Texas  ||  Wiggy Thump Festival
May 3              Little Rock, Ark.  ||  Simmons Bank Arena
May 4              Park City, Kan.  ||  Hartman Arena
May 5              Cedar Rapids, Iowa  ||  Alliant Energy Powerhouse
May 7              Sioux Falls, S.D.  ||  Denny Sanford Center
May 9              Minneapolis, Minn.  ||  The Armory
May 10            Peoria, Ill.  ||  Peoria Civic Center
May 11            Rogers, Ark.  ||  The Walmart AMP
May 24            Camdenton, Mo.  ||  Ozarks Amphitheater
May 25            Camdenton, Mo.  ||  Ozarks Amphitheater
June 12            Morrison, Colo.  ||  Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 13            Morrison, Colo.  ||  Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 15            Nampa, Idaho  ||  Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
June 16            Reno, Nev.  ||  Grand Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort
June 18            Santa Barbara, Calif.  ||  Santa Barbara Bowl
June 19            Del Mar, Calif.  ||  San Diego County Fair
June 21            Concord, Calif. ||  Toyota Pavilion at Concord
June 22            Wheatland, Calif.  ||. Hard Rock Live
July 5               Chicago, Ill.  ||  Rosemont Theater
July 6               Sterling Heights, Mich.  ||  Michigan Lottery Amphitheater
July 7               Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Everwise Amphitheater
July 9               Youngstown, Ohio  ||  Foundations Amphitheater
July 11             Pikeville, Ky.  ||  Appalachian Wireless Arena
July 12             Huber Heights, Ohio  ||  Rose Music Center
July 13             St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Saint Louis Music Park
July 21             Redmond, Ore.  ||  FairWell Festival #
Aug. 9              Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug. 10            Virginia Beach, Va.  ||  Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater *
Aug. 13            Reading, Pa.  ||  Santander Arena
Aug. 15            Kingston, R.I.  ||  Ryan Center
Aug. 16            Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater
Aug. 17            Gilford, N.H.  ||  Bank of New Hampshire Amphitheater
Aug. 18            Bridgeport, Conn.  ||  Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Aug. 21            Asbury Park, N.J.  ||  Stone Pony Summer Stage
Aug. 23            Saratoga Springs, N.Y.  ||  Broadview Stage at SPAC *
Aug. 24            Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater *
Aug. 31            Palmer, Alaska  ||  Alaska State Fair
Sept. 19            Louisville, Ky.  ||  Bourbon & Beyond ^
 
New Dates:
Sept. 20            Cape Girardeau, Mo.  ||  Show Me Center
Oct. 17             Huntsville, Ala.  ||  Orion Amphitheater
Oct. 18             Alpharetta, Ga.  ||  Ameris Bank Amphitheater
Oct. 20             Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall
Oct. 23             Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 24             Charlottesville, Va.  ||  Ting Pavilion
Oct. 26             Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 28             Dothan, Ala.  ||  Civic Center
Oct. 30             Baton Rouge, La.  ||  Raising Cane’s Arena
Nov. 1              Tulsa, Okla.  ||  BOK Center
Nov. 2              Dallas, Texas  ||  Dos Equis Pavilion

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2 million albums and amassed over 2.8 billion streams while earning six RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among several others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

OCEANS OF SLUMBER Release New Single

Oceans of Slumber defy any and all convention. For the past 15 years, the Houston band have come to redefine what it means to be Southern Gothic by mixing melodic death, doom and black metal with subtle electronic flourishes and the overpowering heat of their hometown. Now, after signing with Season of Mist, they're extending their progressive streak even further by envisioning a dark and cinematic new subgenre that's theirs and theirs alone.

Ahead of their upcoming tour with Lacuna Coil and New Years Day, today, Oceans of Slumber are releasing the first single off their upcoming fifth album.

Watch the captivating video for "Where Gods Fear to Speak" below.

Stream: https://orcd.co/oceansofslumberwheregodsfeartospeak

It's damn near impossible to constrict Oceans of Slumber to one genre. "Where Gods Fear to Speak" opens with more of the sultry doom metal  headbanging that long-time fans have come to expect, but the band's new single breaks entirely new ground. Punishing blast beats and a blackened torrent of melodic tremolo picking collide with Cammie Beverly's powerhouse cleans, a skyrocketing guitar solo and synths that swirl like the aura of a mystical planet. So what do we call this otherworldly occurrence?

"Dark cinematic metal", says drummer Dobber Beverly. In addition to drumming for grindcore legends Insect Warfare and American black metal trailblazers Necrofier, Dobber is a classically trained pianist who composed Oceans of Slumber's new album. "We've taken the raw and heavier direction of our last two albums and elevated it to the scale of a blockbuster IMAX movie".

The album's concept blurs the ideological lines between Dune, Blade Runner and The Dark Tower, though its first single loops back to real life events. All five members of Oceans of Slumber are from Texas, where organized religion can be as suffocating as the dust or heat. Growing up, Cammie was caught in an especially hard bind. Her childhood home was divided over her father's dedication to the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research and her mother becoming a Jehova's Witness. "Regardless of which one you believe, organized religion makes us suffer in order to please this heavenly deity", Cammie says. "But the payoff is only an illusion".

That tension - between the promise of divine pleasure and the pains of the flesh - raises "Where Gods Fear to Speak" to truly Biblical proportions. The chant that creeps in past the four minute mark could pass for the curse of an evil sorcerer. Your grace is sufficient / Made perfect in my weakness. But those lyrics are a direct quote from the Book of 2 Corinthians.

The video for "Where Gods Fear to Speak" ties in nicely with these themes. Taken captive by some unholy masked trinity, Cammie is strung up by ropes fashioned in the style of Shibari, an ancient Japanese torture method that's evolved into a form of BDSM. Of course, nothing is strong enough to hold down Cammie's voice. Her belt covers such a wide range, steeped in the blues as much the gospel, that it really could move mountains. Only now, she's flexing a guttural new muscle.

"I've always wanted to do death growls", Cammie says. "'Where Gods Fear to Speak' presented the perfect opportunity. Mixing harsh vocals in with my cleans speaks to that tug of war between pleasure and pain, though there's a freedom that comes with pushing my voice past its perceived breaking point".    
 
On "Where Gods Fear to Speak", Oceans of Slumber ascend to unimagined heights. 

The video for "Where Gods Fear to Speak" was directed by Josh Vargas.

Additional video credits
Shibari - Jesse Salazar aka Darkness_Hyde
Makeup - Heather Alcala
Hair - Locks Kinks & Twist LLC

Models: Elizabeth Karen, Victoria Argeroplos, Kalina Dalal

Now that their new album is well on its way, Oceans of Slumber are hitting the road next month. The band are bringing their smoldering live show from Wilmington, Delaware to Columbus, Ohio alongside Lacuna Coil and New Years Day.

"Touring with Lacuna Coil is like a dream for us in Oceans of Slumber", says Cammie. "Sharing the stage with such legendary women in metal is an incredible honor, and we're excited for the amazing experiences and memorable shows ahead. We can't wait to see you all there!"

Ignite the Fire Tour May 2024
May 2 - Wilmington, DE @ The Queen [TICKETS]
May 3 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony [TICKETS]
May 4 - Reading, PA @ Reverb [TICKETS]
May 6 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa [TICKETS]
May 7 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground [TICKETS]
May 9 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Rockville Festival [TICKETS]*
May 11 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl [TICKETS]
May 13 - Ft. Smith, AR @ Temple Live [TICKETS]
May 14 - Wichita, KS @ Temple Live [TICKETS]
May 15 - St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall [TICKETS]
May 17 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival [TICKETS]**
May 19 - Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest [TICKETS]*

*Only Lacuna Coil
** No Oceans of Slumber

Oceans of Slumber is a progressive metal band from Houston, Texas. Throughout the years, the band has released several studio albums that showcase their musical growth and introspective lyrics. Their discography delves into themes of mental health, human emotions, and existential struggles.

The band’s intense live performances leave audiences in awe of their musical prowess and passionate stage presence. Their dedication to craft and willingness to experiment solidifies them as a formidable force in the metal scene. Continuously pushing boundaries and inspiring fans worldwide, Oceans of Slumber carve a unique path in the world of progressive metal, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

Lineup
Cammie Beverly - vocals
Dobber Beverly- drums, piano
Semir Ozerkan - bass
Alex Davis - guitar
Chris Kritikos - guitar, synth

Style: Dark Cinematic Metal
FFO: Ne Obliviscaris, Swallow the Sun, Ihashn

Recording
Audiovision Studios in Bogotá, Columbia
Assistant engineering at Audiovision by Deyra Castillo and David Dueñas Piña

Production
Produced and engineered by Joel Hamilton
Mixed by Joel Hamilton at Studio G in Brooklyn, New York
Additional engineering by Chris Kritikos
Assistant engineering by Justin Termotto

Follow Oceans of Slumber
https://oceansofslumber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/oceansofslumber/
https://www.instagram.com/oceansofslumber/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/user/oceansofslumber
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JSza6IRxLr1Ez3wqKd0SY?si=aWrsTRHCSCemMNRQaSk5tw

Sweden's THEN COMES SILENCE present seventh album 'Trickery' as they launch North American tour with Vision Video

"Then Comes Silence are everything a band should be - good tunes, good playing and singing, and good looking. Their songs are ear-worms, once heard difficult to forget, as catchy as gonorrhea but far better for your health" ~ Wayne Hussey

”I can see them being huge” ~ Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth)
 
"Capturing the alluring intersection of 1980s Post-Punk, New Wave and College Rock in one fell swoop, this music feels organic and fresh, with ample drive, clever songwriting and a killer melody, along with crisp production" ~ The Spill Magazine 

"Truly love it" ~ She Past Away
 
"Hellacopters of Gothic Rock" ~ Jyrki 69 (The 69 Eyes)

"The only band that have been voted in as album of the month three times!" ( 'Blood' in 2017 / 'Machine' in 2020 / 'Hunger' in 2022) ~ Sonic Seducer Magazine


Swedish post-punk outfit Then Comes Silence bring their potent sound on the road as they launch their North American tour on April 20, joined by Vision Video, Aurelio Voltaire and Tears For The Dying.

Serving up infectious post-punk to listeners in 21 cities across the US and Canada, their repertoire brings offerings from their seventh album ‘Trickery’, released on April 5 via Metropolis Records following the singles 'Like a Hammer' and ‘Ride or Die’.

Formed in Stockholm in 2012, Then Comes Silence is made up of frontman Alex Svenson, drummer Jonas Fransson and guitarist Hugo Zombie (Los Carniceros del Norte) with Svenson originally inspired by frequent touring with A Place To Bury Strangers and an attraction to horror and the occult.

Recorded by Jörgen Wall (Jay-Jay Johanson, The Hellacopters) over three days at Stockholm's Kapsylen Studio and mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Apocalyptica, Backyard Babies), this album was mastered by Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers (Rammstein, Amaranthe, Ville Valo, The Rasmus, Apocalyptica).

This album celebrates friendship, unity and the feeling of belonging to a group, a tribe. Being a part of what most people would call the goth and post-punk  community is, according to the band, a great privilege.

Of course, there are dark sides to everything, but after being on the road and meeting people from the music scene for so many years, the band have experienced a caring and welcoming community. Old and young. Some with a similar background and some just for the love of the music and the culture that comes with the lifestyle.  

"No one is free from apprehension and fear. Everyone feels some kind of alienation in certain degrees. You might often think you need to camouflage yourself to be part of a context. Make a change to fit in the group. The need for friendship is strong so you adapt. Maybe not always the way you hoped. But then...  there are moments when we unite and harmonize with other people and feel an incredible community together. That feeling is priceless and a blessing. Friendship is love. It is important and worth fighting for," says Alex Svenson.

Following up their 2022 album 'Hunger', released via Nexilis Records / Schubert Music (Europe) and Metropolis Records (North America), these sessions capture the heart and essence of alternative rock. With electronic elements essential to the new recordings, 'Trickery' is also a salute to punk music, to which Then Comes Silence traces their roots.

After debuting with their eponymous album in 2012, Then Comes Silence put out two more albums before releasing 'Blood' via Nuclear Blast in 2016. Their subsequent 'Machine' album was jointly released via Oblivion/SPV and Metropolis Records in 2020.

Then Comes Silence has toured and played live with The Fields of the Nephilim, The Chameleons, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Bellwether Syndicate and Vision Video, as well as performing at Wave Gotik Treffen, M'era Luna, Amphi Festival, Castle Party and W-Festival.

As of April 5, the 'Trickery' album will be available on vinyl and CD. It will also be released digitally everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. As for their upcoming North American live dates, tour tickets can be ordered now.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Alex Svenson 
Published by HaHa Musikförlag
Alex Svenson - vocals, bass, synthesizer
Jonas Fransson - drums
Hugo Zombie - guitar
'Like a Hammer' video directed by Johnny Nattsjö & D.K. Griftegaard
'Ride or Die' video directed by Gözde Duzer & Then Comes Silence
From 'Trickery' album, released via Metropolis Records
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
April 20 – Parsippany, NJ @ Dark Force Fest
April 21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Cattivo  *
April 23 – Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music Hall  *
April 24 – Brattleboro, VT @ Stone Church *
April 25 – Boston, MA @ Sonia  *
April 26 – Lewiston, ME @ L/A Arts  *
April 27 – Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB  **
April 28 – Toronto , ON @ Velvet Underground  **
April 30 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom  *
May I – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme  *
May 2 – Chicago IL @ Subterranean  **
May 3 – St. Louis. MO @ The Crack Fox  **
May 4 – Dubuque, LA @ Fox Den Motel  *
May 5- Milwaukee, WI @ The Vivarium  *
May 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ Green Room  *
May 7 – Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar  *
May 8 – Louisville, KY @ Art Sanctuary  *
May 9 – Detroit, MI @ Smalls  ***
May 10 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery  ***
May 11 – Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom  ***
May 12 – TBA  ***

*   with Vision Video
**  with Vision Video + Aurelio Voltaire
*** with Vision Video + Aurelio Voltaire + Tears For The Dying


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Ian Munsick Returns to the Rockies with ‘The Country & WESTern Tour’ This Fall

Wyoming native Ian Munsick has built a staunch fan base across the United States, touring coast to coast and proudly bringing the West to the rest with his sawing fiddle and sky high voice. Now, the Warner Music Nashville recording artist is returning to his roots due to fan demand, announcing his nine-show The Country & WESTern Tour this fall.
 
Running from Sept. 6 - Oct. 5, 2024, The Country & WESTern Tour will feature a rotating lineup of guests including Shane Smith & the Saints, Randy Rogers Band, Bryan Martin, Ole 60, Zandi Holup, Ryan Charles and The Song Swap (comprised of Jenna LaMaster, Faren Rachels and Kasey Tyndall). Honing in on the Rocky Mountain region that fostered Munsick’s budding career, the tour will make stops in Bozeman, Montana.; Grand Junction, Colorado; Casper, Wyoming and more.
 
“We’re coming home!!! I am fully aware that the majority of our shows are East of the Rockies, that’s why we are dedicating The Country & WESTern Tour to the folks that have been here from day one!,” Munsick proclaims proudly. “This tour is absolutely stacked with talent and we’re bringing it back to where it all started… THE WEST. These will be our biggest and best shows yet and I cannot wait to show you what we’ve built over the last few years. Get your tickets before it’s too late!”
 
Ticket pre-sales begin tomorrow, April 10 at 10 A.M. local time, with public on-sale beginning this Friday, April 12 at 10 A.M. local time. 
 
The tour is sponsored by Boot Barn, the largest western and workwear retailer in the nation. Boot Barn named Ian Munsick a brand ambassador under Boot Barn Live, their newly launched program celebrating country artists with meaningful ties to the West. Munsick joins additional acclaimed country artists who are leading Boot Barn’s deepening engagement within the world of country music.

Munsick’s Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour is currently underway with upcoming shows in Georgetown, Texas; Wichita, Kansas and more. His headlining run continues through early summer, including a sold-out date at the majestic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on June 5. This summer Munsick will also join CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson as direct support on her Country’s Cool Again Tour.
 
Munsick recently released the deluxe version of his sophomore album titled White Buffalo: Introduce You To God. Timed to the one-year anniversary of White Buffalo, Introduce You To God is produced by Munsick and Jeremy Spillman and features five new songs, including the title track, which invites his son and listeners to join him as he introduces them to God through His greatest creation: nature. It’s this interconnection between his longing for the land and its inspiration on his lyrics that left The New Yorker proclaiming in a recent feature, “Ian Munsick puts the western back in country.” 
 
For his full tour schedule and to follow along with updates, visit IanMunsick.com or follow @IanMunsick across social media.

The Country & WESTern Tour Dates: 
Sept. 6 // Bozeman, MT // Brick Breeden Fieldhouse * !
Sept. 7 // Libby, MT // Happys Inn @ 
Sept. 10 // Everett, WA // Angel of the Winds Arena * !
Sept. 21 // Redding, CA // Redding Civic Auditorium
Sept. 26 // Grand Junction, CO // Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park # $
Sept. 28 // Rio Rancho, NM // Rio Rancho Events Center ! # $
Oct. 1 // Idaho Falls, ID // Mountain America Center ! # $
Oct. 2 // Nampa, ID // Ford Idaho Center ! # $
Oct. 5 // Casper, WY // Ford Wyoming Center % ^
@ Ryan Charles
^ Zandi Holup
! Bryan Martin
# Ole 60
* Randy Rogers Band
% Shane Smith and the Saints
$ The Song Swap (Jenna LaMaster, Faren Rachels and Kasey Tyndall)
 
Ian Munsick Boots, Buckles & Bolos 2024 Spring Tour Dates:
Apr 12 // Winterville, GA // Athens Fairgrounds ^
Apr 13 // St Petersburg, FL // Jannus Live +
Apr 20 // Georgetown, TX // San Gabriel Park ^
Apr 26 // Phenix City, AL // Phenix City Amphitheater +
Apr 27 // Winston-Salem, NC // LJVM Coliseum
May 17 // Wichita, KS // WAVE } :
May 18 // La Vista, NE // The Astro Theater & Amphitheater } :
Jun 5 // Morrison, CO // Red Rocks Amphitheatre ! @
Jun 7 // Deadwood, SD // Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center ? ~
Jun 8 // Deadwood, SD // Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center > <
^ Fair/Festival
: Ben Chapman
> William Clark Green
< Tyler Halverson
+ Meghan Patrick
~ The Munsick Boys
@ The War And Treaty
} Treaty Oak Revival
! Chancey Williams

Photo Credit: Raul Esparza

About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo, out now. Spanning unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun, it builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Now, Munsick is preparing to release a deluxe version of the album, including five new tracks, titled White Buffalo: Introduce You To God on April 5, 2024. Over the past four years, Munsick has accumulated nearly half a BILLION global streams and a host of accolades. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and most recently was named a Martin Showcase Artist. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson, and will serve as direct support for select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again tour this year, while simultaneously headlining his own Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour. The Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” off his debut album Coyote Cry. Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. Online at IanMunsick.com.
 
About Boot Barn:
Boot Barn is the largest western and work wear retailer in the nation. Boot Barn operates over 400 stores in 45 states in addition to an e-commerce channel, bootbarn.com. Boot Barn also operates sheplers.com, the nation’s leading pure play online western and work retailer, and countryoutfitter.com, an e-commerce site for customers who live a country lifestyle. For more information, visit bootbarn.com.

After Tampa, Kenny Chesney's Team Finds More Tickets for SRO Philly + Boston Shows

Kenny Chesney spent the last three months gearing up for what will be another of his monumental stadium tours. With all concert teams aligned and ready to go – they wrapped their final Nashville rehearsal this weekend – the news that the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour opener at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, as well as Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field and all three dates at Foxborough, Mass.’s Gillette Stadium were sold out landed hard. 
 
After taking what should be great news in, the man the Los Angeles Times deemed “The People’s Superstar” called his tour promoters back – and asked if they could possibly look at the grids, figure out what could be moved and see if it was possible to open up even a few more seats. By midday Friday, April 6, and throughout the day, those seats were made available to the fans.
 
“Sometimes you can get more creative than you realize,” Chesney says of the unorthodox move. “For me and the band, this is going to be an incredible night. I want to know that anyone who wants to be at Raymond James Stadium with us can be, that we’ve found every possible ticket.”
 
Having had success going section-by-section, looking for what might have been overlooked, a couple hundred tickets were found, then a couple hundred more. And then, Chesney offers, “I figured if we could make that work in Tampa, why not Boston and Philly? We’ve had some of our greatest shows in those towns, and a lot of what makes the night really magic is the energy No Shoes Nation throws at us. It is as much those voices and that heart coming at all of us onstage as it is the songs, the guitar parts or what we’re doing. It’s how we as No Shoes Nation come together, and what we – as an entire stadium of people – make that moment mean.”
 
When the only country artist in Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years for the past 15 years called his promoters to ask, the response was laughter, then an “already working on it.” Because the process means close observation, once again the tickets being opened up will begin appearing online at 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET; with additional tickets coming online throughout the day.
 
“It’s important to me that when No Shoes Nation comes together, we can all be together. If there’s that much desire the tickets are gone this early, then let’s find some tickets,” Chesney says with a laugh. “We’ve done this long enough that I know: with the people who come to my shows, truly the more, the merrier. I love the energy in the parking lots before we ever get close to the stage, and it’s the most incredible feeling, hearing them shout ‘A little messed up, but we’re all alright’ over all our guitars during ‘American Kids.’ To me, that kind of fun, sun, songs and friendship day is what summer is all about.”

Once again, presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, Sun Goes Down 2024 brings all the high velocity energy and songs people know by heart back to America’s favorite football stadiums. 
 
Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
 
April 20           Tampa, Fla.  ||  Raymond James Stadium
                                Limited added tickets remain
April 27           Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Bank of America Stadium
May 4              Minneapolis, Minn.  ||  U.S. Bank Stadium
May 9              The Woodlands, Texas  ||  The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^
May 11            Arlington, Texas  ||  AT&T Stadium
May 16            Hollywood, Fla.  ||  Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino^
May 18            Atlanta, Ga.  ||  Mercedes-Benz Stadium
May 25            Landover, Md.  ||  Commanders Field
May 30            Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
June 1              Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Acrisure Stadium
June 6              Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio  ||  Blossom Music Center
June 8              Philadelphia, Pa.  ||  Lincoln Financial Field
                                More tickets coming today
June 13            Maryland Heights, Mo.  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^
June 15            Chicago, Ill.  ||  Soldier Field
June 20            Noblesville, Ind.  ||  Ruoff Music Center^
June 22            Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  American Family Field
June 27            Darien Center, N.Y.  ||  Darien Lake Amphitheater^
June 29            Cincinnati, Ohio  ||  TQL Stadium*
July 6              Kansas City, Mo.  ||  GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
July 11            Boise, Idaho  ||  Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
July 13            Seattle, Wash.  ||  Lumen Field
July 16            Salt Lake City, Utah  ||  America First Field*
July 18            Wheatland, Calif.  ||  Toyota Amphitheatre^
July 20            Los Angeles, Calif.  ||  SoFi Stadium
July 24            Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^
July 27            Denver, Colo.  ||  Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
Aug. 3             Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Nissan Stadium
Aug. 8             Columbus, Ohio  ||  Historic Crew Stadium*
Aug. 10           Detroit, Mich.  ||  Ford Field
Aug. 15           Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Aug. 17           East Rutherford, N.J.  ||  MetLife Stadium
Aug. 23           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
                                More tickets coming today
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
                                More tickets coming today
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
                                More tickets coming today

* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only
 

“...because everything gets hotter when the sun goes down...”

Garzi Unveils Brand New Single & Music Video "Much Better"

Fresh from the vibrant crossroads of alternative rock and post-emo, Garzi has dropped his brand new single, "Much Better" and it's accompanying music video, out now via Sumerian Records. Navigating the complex tapestry of mental health through this new track, Garzi offers his signature blend of potent vulnerability and defiance on "Much Better". Fans can stream the new track HERE and can watch the official music video HERE below.

Speaking on his new track, Garzi shares

"A song that touches on depression being recognized as the dopamine of validation while also having head-trip battles with the inner voice trying to convince oneself that they are 'feeling much better'. In those moments of feeling better, we try to hang onto it and keep it together. It’s a powerful message disguised as a big song."

Garzi's unique sound palette is a reflection of his diverse influences, drawing from the angst of punk and emo to the aggression of nu-metal and grunge, all while threading through the lyrical flow of rap. His journey from a Warped Tour devotee to a full-fledged artist is marked by his breakout hit 'Demonstrate', and collaborations with industry icons like John Feldmann, Travis Barker and Mephis May Fire's Matty Mullins.

With the release of 'Much Better', Garzi invites listeners to a raw confrontation with the self, wrapped in a soundscape that is both gritty and melodic. Stream the new track, watch the official music video now and catch Garzi live on tour with Groupthink starting this week, tickets and further info available HERE.

Download HERE

Groupthink & Garzi

Tour Dates

4/11 - Brooklyn, New York @ Baby’s All Right

4/13 - Chicago, Illinois @ Beat Kitchen

4/14 - Atlanta, Georgia @ Masquerade

4/18 - San Francisco, California @ Brick + Mortar

4/19 - Los Angeles, California @ Echo

4/25 - Sacramento, California @ Starlet Lounge

About Garzi:

Garzi is an Alternative Rock artist who stands at the intersection's of Alt/Indie, Post Emo, Nü Metal, Grunge and Rap. His authentic gritty, angsty, yet soothing melodic voice soars over his array of stylistic tracks.

The Miami native was a self-described lover of Warped Tour and gravitated towards hard rock, punk and emo sounds like Melphis May Fire and Sleeping With Sirens. "It was a fitting soundtrack to feelings of isolation, of being an outsider during those teenage years especially as a POC punk"

In October 2017, he uploaded his first song and quit his day job the next day to pursue music full time. A slew of releases followed, culminating in his breakout, "Demonstrate" (with producers Nick Mira and Taz Taylor), which had popped off on SoundCloud and now has over 16.5 million streams on Spotify.

IN 2022 he released EP, ‘Careful What You Wish For’ which spawned tracks “Mess” (with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens), “HELLO//GOODBYE” (produced by John Feldmann and Travis Barker) and “PARANOIA” (remix) with Fever333 and Point North.

In late 2023, Garzi announced signing to world renowned independent label, Sumerian Records and dropped stand alone single 'Growin' Up", kicking off a whole new era. Now, with the release of "Much Better" he boldly steps further into his next chapter.

MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2024 Reveals Daily Set Times

The legendary festival that was successfully resurrected in 2023 is set to return May 16 - 19, 2024 at The Rave/Eagles Club!

GET PASSES + TICKETS HERE

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2024 is now revealing the daily set times for this year's edition! See below for the schedule and please note that the lineup and schedule is subject to change:

Thursday, May 16 (Free w/ 3 day Pass):

Jasta and Friends set Featuring Bobby Blitz, Zetro, Bobby Hambel & more.

W/ Special Guests

Toxic Ruin

H1Z1

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