BATTLE BEAST- release single 'Master of Illusion (Live In Helsinki 2023)'

Exciting news from Finnish metal masters BATTLE BEAST!

The band is happy to release today their new live single 'Master of Illusion (Live in Helsinki 2023)' including the live video. After releasing their latest studio album  Circus of Doom in 2022, BATTLE BEAST have proved what a force they are live and thus underpinned the success of the album even further. This version of 'Master of Illusion' was recorded on January 27th, 2023 at their sold-out headline show in front of over 3000 people at the Helsinki Ice Hall, and clearly shows why the band is captivating more and more people.

Vocalist Noora Louhimo quotes excited:

”We are beyond excited to share with you this live single, celebrating Circus of Doom and our fans around the world.

Our tour this year is the last chance to witness this spectacle live before we close this chapter and move on to the next. Hope to see you all on the road!”

Watch the new live video for 'Master of Illusion (Live In Helsinki 2023)' below.

Stream 'Master of Illusion (Live In Helsinki 2023)' on all platforms now at: https://battlebeast.bfan.link/moils

After completing a very successful tour through Europe in the beginning of the year, BATTLE BEAST have just announced new dates in Europe for September-October 2024 together with supports SERENITY and BRYMIR.  

The band are now heading to South America for some shows, and in May the band sets off for their first headline tour ever thorugh USA and Canada together with label mates BLACKBRIAR.

North American Tour Dates:

May 9 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
May 10 - Ottawa, ON - The Brass Monkey
May 11 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
May 12 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
May 14 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
May 15 - Minneapolis, MN - The Varsity Theater
May 16 - Lawrence, KS - Grenada Theater
May 17 - Denver, CO - The Gothic Theatre
May 18 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
May 20 - Seattle, WA The Neptune Theater
May 21 - Vancouver, BC - The Rickshaw
May 22 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
May 24 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
May 25 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
May 26 - Phoenix, AZ - The Nile Theater
May 28 - Dallas, TX - Echo
May 30 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
May 31 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground
June 1 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Sound Stage
June 2 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza

Tickets for all announced shows: www.battlebeast.fi/tour

Since their 2011 debut album Steel, Battle Beast have achieved over 250 million digital streams. Alongside the huge #1 successes of their last four albums in the album charts of their home country, Finland, their last album Circus Of Doom (2022) reached a remarkable #9 in German album charts.

Get Circus of Doom in the format of your choice, here: https://bfan.link/circusofdoom

BATTLE BEAST is:
Noora Louhimo | vocals
Eero Sipilä | bass
Joona Björkroth | guitars
Juuso Soinio | guitars
Janne Björkroth | keyboards
Pyry Vikki | drums

⛧PENTAGRAM Kicks Off U.S. Headlining Performances⛧

American doom metal legends PENTAGRAM will be performing three headlining shows in the U.S. starting tomorrow! The band will be hitting the stage in Grand Rapids, MI and Pittsburgh, PA along with support from Restless Spirit and All Hell, the latter of which will only be joining for the final date. The full itinerary and ticket links can be found below!

Pentagram Live U.S. Dates (w/ Restless Spirit + All Hell):

04/24: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme* [TICKETS]

04/25: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS]

*No All Hell

Live Lineup:

Bobby Liebling - Vocals

Matt Goldsborough - Guitars

Greg Turley - Bass

Ryan Manning - Drums

Miranda Lambert Signs With Republic Records in Partnership With Big Loud; First New Music Arrives May 3

Always music forward and reaching for new levels of candor in her country, trailblazing superstar/songwriter Miranda Lambert forges a new creative alliance designed to take the three-time GRAMMY winner to even more powerful spaces. Having just wrapped her twice-extended, 48-show Velvet Rodeo residency in Las Vegas, the most awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history – including their top Entertainer of the Year honor – signs with Republic Records. The deal will include support from the Nashville-based Big Loud, including Country Radio promotion as well as other marketing efforts, all as a part of the overall strategic partnership with Republic Records. 
 
The announcement signals Lambert’s first new solo music since 2022’s critically acclaimed, GRAMMY-, ACM- and Country Music Association-nominated Palomino. “Wranglers,” arriving May 3, is her first track.
 
The news arrives ahead of a highly anticipated appearance at the Stagecoach festival this Saturday, April 27. Fans worldwide can join the excitement by tuning into the Amazon Music livestream of the seven-time CMA Female Vocalist and five-time ACM Album of the Year winner’s set. Fans can also listen to her full set on SiriusXM’s The Highway.
 
For Lambert, this marks a significant time to be a woman in music. As she says of her first Republic track, “‘Wranglers’ is a tale of a woman taking her power back. I think we can all identify with the character in this song, because we have all had a time in our life that we needed to find a way to find our strength and also get a little revenge on someone that did us wrong or hurt us.”

She continues about her new label, “Music is and always will be the thing that drives me, but having a new home has given me a hunger I didn’t realize I still had inside me. This song feels like it could be on the same record as ‘Gunpowder & Lead’; it has that same fury. I can’t wait to get out there with this new label and this new music… Monte Lipman and his team fire me up!”
 
“Miranda Lambert’s legacy as both a consummate storyteller and legendary performer speaks for itself. Her new music is spectacular and we are thrilled and honored to welcome her to Republic Records in partnership with Big Loud,” says REPUBLIC Founder and Chairman, Monte Lipman.
 
“We’re honored Miranda Lambert has entrusted us with this next chapter of her career,” adds REPUBLIC President and Chief Operating Officer, Jim Roppo. “As she puts the final touches on her fantastic new body of work, it has all the hallmarks of her signature sound, yet she continues to push herself as a songwriter, producer and performer. We’re all at the beginning of a very special moment, and we’re grateful to be on this journey with her.”
 
Last November, Lambert and Jon Randall announced a strategic partnership with Seth England and Big Loud Records, launching imprint Big Loud Texas. 
 
“Being in Texas with Jon, recording where I cut my teeth as a young artist, felt like coming home. I thought about the women – and men – who’ve lived, loved and found power in my music, and I wanted to get back to the root of those spaces,” Lambert declares. “Talking to Monte, Avery Lipman and the team at Republic, as well as Seth and the Big Loud folks who are leaning in, everyone understood my desires and vision for this next era of my music. Aligning like that is empowering; it gives you a license to really chase it. Signing with Republic has inspired me to find the sweet spot for me and all the people like me. I can’t wait for everyone to hear ‘Wranglers,’ and the rest of this record.”  

L to R: REPUBLIC’S EVP and CFO Joe Schmidt, Founder and Vice Chairman Avery Lipman, President and COO Jim Roppo; Miranda Lambert; REPUBLIC’s Founder and Chairman Monte Lipman, Big Loud Records’ CEO Seth England | Photo Credit: Julia Drummond

Lambert also recently announced a return to the road, including a three-night stand at New Braunfels, Texas’ iconic Whitewater Amphitheater, as well as concerts from coast to coast. With tour dates running throughout July, August and September, Lambert is also headlining major festivals including Rock the Country, Calgary Stampede, Under the Big Sky and more.
 
For more information on upcoming shows, new music and all things Miranda Lambert, please visit MirandaLambert.com.
 
Upcoming Miranda Lambert Concert Dates
* denotes shows on sale this Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m. local time; all others are on sale now
April 27            Indio, Calif.  ||  Stagecoach Festival
May 24-26        New Braunfels, Texas  ||  Whitewater Amphitheater
June 7*             Altoona, Penn.  ||  People’s Natural Gas Field
June 8               Mashantucket, Conn.  ||  Foxwoods Resort Casino
June 29*           Midland, Texas  ||  Momentum Bank Ballpark
July 5               Hinckley, Minn.  ||  Grand Casino Hinckley
July 6               Mt. Pleasant, Mich.  ||  Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
July 12             Calgary, Alberta  ||  Calgary Stampede
July 13             Whitefish, Mont.  ||  Under the Big Sky Festival
July 17             Paso Robles, Calif.  ||  California Mid-State Fair
July 20             Lincoln, Calif.  ||  Thunder Valley
July 26*           Pearl, Miss.  ||  Trustmark Park
July 27             Anderson, S.C.  ||  Rock the Country Festival
Aug. 17            Springfield, Ill.  ||  Illinois State Fair
Aug. 24            Houston, Texas  ||  Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show
Aug. 30            Canandaigua, N.Y.  ||  Constellation Brands Marvin Sands
Aug. 31            Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sept. 27            Gautier, Miss.  ||  The Sound Amphitheater
Sept. 28*          Memphis, Tenn.  ||  Autozone Park

Enter Shikari Announce New Companion Record "Dancing On The Frontline" & New US Tour Dates

Almost a year to the day since the release of their UK #1 album "A Kiss for the Whole World", Enter Shikari are announcing a new companion record "Dancing On The Frontline". The new record brings together remixes, non-album singles (featuring the likes of Wargasm, Cody Frost, AViVA and Fever 333’s Jason Aalon Butler), plus live recordings from the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show and Future Sounds shows. The record's opening track 'Goldfish (Shikari Sound System remix)' is out now. Pre-order "Dancing On The Frontline" HERE.

Talking about the new release, lead singer and producer Rou Reynolds says:

“We’re exactly one year on from the release of A Kiss For The Whole World, so it feels like the right time to present all our output from this crazy year, along with some new treats, all in one place. We’ve not had a lot of time or energy to do any Shikari Sound System mixes for a while, so it was great to be able to step back into that chair and remix 'Goldfish' and 'Bloodshot'. We tested out the Goldfish rework live on our UK & European tour and insanity ensued.”

Hear 'Goldfish (Shikari Sound System remix)' on streaming services here and watch below.

"Dancing On The Frontline" also comes with a Blu-ray of the band's headline performances at Slam Dunk Festival UK in 2023 and Germany's Vainstream Festival in the summer of 2022, with both shows edited by the band’s longtime visual collaborator Oleg Rooz.

Their much-lauded live show has since been all around the world, covering the USA, Australia, Europe, UK, Ireland and more. Audiences in the UK also witnessed the band's biggest ever headline tour to date of the country's arenas, an audio-visual spectacular that The Guardian awarded four stars and heralded as "the beginning of Enter Shikari’s greatest chapter."

Watch 'Bloodshot' live from Slam Dunk Festival HERE

Watch 'Anything Can Happen In The Next Half Hour' live from Slam Dunk Festival HERE

Watch 'The Paddington Frisk' live from Vainstream Festival HERE

Photo credit: Paul Harries

In October the band will bring special guests You Me At Six out on the road with them, as they journey through North America on what will be You Me At Six's final ever shows in the continent, ahead of their split in 2025.

Talking about the upcoming tour, Reynolds continues:

"In October, Enter Shikari bring special guests You Me At Six to the states for a fresh headline run. "North America has always been difficult for Shikari, long tours, thousands of miles, and playing venues smaller than most of the other rooms we get to visit around the world. But we’ve always kept returning because there’s a real zest and passion from our audience out there, even if fewer people ‘get us’. 

Recently things seem to have begun sizzling a bit more for us, with more shows selling out and more intensity in the crowds. So it’s some reward for our tenacity that we’re returning in October for what will be our biggest ever North American headline tour. And that will be made all the sweeter by being able to bring our friends You Me At Six with us for this one. We’ve known each other a long time, but somehow only ever played a couple of shows together, so the fact that they’re joining us for what will be their last ever USA & Canada tour really means something to us."

Australian pop-punks Yours Truly will also be joining the tour as openers on all dates.

2024 North American Tour Dates:

Wed 10/9/24 - Dallas, TX, South Side Music Hall

Thu 10/10/24 - Austin, TX, Empire Garage

Sat 10/12/24 - Houston, TX, Warehouse live Midtown

Wed 10/16/24 - Washington, DC, Howard Theater

Thu 10/17/24 - Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer

Fri 10/18/24 - Boston, MA, Paradise Rock Club

Sat 10/19/24 - New York, NY, Palladium

Mon 10/21/24 - Montreal, QC, Théâtre Beanfield

Wed 10/23/24 - Toronto, ON, Danforth Music Hall

Thu 10/24/24 - Chicago, IL, Metro

Fri 10/25/24 - Minneapolis, MN, First Ave

Sat 10/26/24 - Davenport, IA, Capitol Theatre

Sun 10/27/24 - St Louis, MO, Red Flag

Tue 10/29/24 - Denver, CO, Gothic Theater

Wed 10/30/24 - Salt Lake City, UT, The Complex

Fri 11/1/24 - Spokane, WA, Knitting Factory

Sat 11/2/24 - Vancouver, BC, Commodore Ballroom

Sun 11/3/24 - Portland, OR, Wonder Ballroom

Mon 11/4/24 - Seattle, WA, Showbox

Wed 11/6/24 - Sacramento, CA, Ace of Spades

Thu 11/7/24 - San Francisco, CA, August Hall

Fri 11/8/24 - San Diego, CA, House of Blues

Sat 11/9/24 - Los Angeles, CA, The Belasco

US Festival Appearances

May 12 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville 2024

May 16 - Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple 2024

More about Enter Shikari 

5 UK top ten albums

2 UK top 40 singles

2 BRIT certified silver albums and 1 BRIT certified gold album

Multiple Kerrang! award winners, AIM Award winners and Heavy Music Award winners

3000 shows worldwide

Download full biography HERE

Find Enter Shikari Online

www.entershikari.com

SAXON RELEASE NEW LYRIC VIDEO "WITCHES OF SALEM"

Saxon release the video for “Witches Of Salem”, the forth single from the band’s critically-acclaimed 24th studio album, Hell, Fire And Damnation - out now via Silver Lining Music.

Hell, Fire And Damnation is an album which sees Saxon investigate all areas of history and mystery amidst ten of their most confident and thunderously powerful songs yet. In “Witches Of Salem”, lead singer and founding member Biff Byford, explores the unjust condemnation of the women victimized at the Salem witch trials and the sheer bigotry and mass hysteria prevalent at the time.

“This is an American story, but the witch trials started in Scotland, spread into England and across the sea to the colonies in America. Those poor women in Salem,” explains Byford “they weren’t ‘witches’ more than just unfortunate women really, blamed for everybody’s ailments... whether your horse died, or the milk went sour, they blamed women. Maybe because they were jealous of them, or maybe it was because some guy had made some advances and she’d told him to piss-off, so he’d declare that she was a witch. And once a person was declared a witch, I don’t think there was any way back from that; very few of them were found innocent.”

Listen To/Watch “Witches Of Salem” below.
Listen To/Watch “Madame Guillotine” here
Listen To/Watch “There’s Something In Roswell” here
Listen To/Watch “Hell, Fire And Damnation” here

“More metal is not possible. Hell, Fire And Damnation: this record is finest British steel and only a few are still able to do it”
– CLASSIC ROCK

“Hell, Fire And Damnation! The album delivers the impressive proof that Saxon is still a bank and great oiled machine in
heaviness and energy. The 10 tracks on the record are leaving not one wish open. Power and fresh welded steel”
– BREAK OUT

“Great, wonderful, admirable melodies interweaved with classic heavy metal attitude. This album doesn’t show any weak spots at all and doesn’t need any quality comparison to Carpe Diem!”
– SLAM MAGAZINE

“Not one weak point on the album! Neither in songwriting nor in sound, neither in composing nor performance! Taking it into
consideration that most of the musicians are in their seventies, you have to bow down with more than respect for this again great energy performance”
– ROCK IT

“‘Hell, Fire And Damnation’ offers everything a Saxon-fan expects from it. And even a bit more”
– AARDSCHOK

“This is a whirlwind of an album and a very strong statement that Saxon is ready for the future with this mighty asset in hand”
– HEADBANGERS LIFESTYLE

“‘Hell, Fire And Damnation’ is one of the strongest albums in Saxon's discography”
– ARROW LORDS OF METAL

“The album is created by veteran rockers who blend their experience and passion for a hard and heavy sound. Hell, Fire And
Damnation is honest and authentic music in the spirit of metal, showcasing a band still hungry and out to prove something!”
– METAL RULES

“Hell, Fire And Damnation is a very satisfying listen that will please Saxon fans of all eras including newbies who are just now getting hip to this beloved band”
– ANTIMUSIC

“Byford’s vocals are powerful and the guitar work is exceptional. Scarratt and Tatler team up with some fresh and exciting solos throughout the record and Glockler’s drumming ability is top notch. In my opinion, this is one of Saxon’s most ambitious albums and proves that they are one of the best British Metal bands of all time”
– BRUTAL PLANET MAGAZINE

“Hell, Fire And Damnation is undeniably Saxon: a band continuing to find ways to expand upon the NWOBHM sound 45 years on. 10 out of 10!”
– DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH METAL

“It is an impossible task to find another Metal band with SAXON's consistency and dedication to the album release-tour cycle while at the same time sounding fresh and inspired. ‘Hell, Fire And Damnation’ gets 9 out of 10 stars!”
– METAL KAOZ

“The NWOBHM is over, but its main core of ideas is still alive: it wasn’t only the rebirth of Metal after a time hidden in the underground, but a whole new way of playing Heavy Metal, a set of conceptions that enables the band to give a step forward in relation of what was done in the early years of the 70s, and that allows the birth of new subgenres into Metal. There are great names, and others that never got the respect they really deserve. One can say that SAXON is a successful name of those years, but these warriors truly deserved more respect and success. One spin on their new album ‘Hell, Fire And Damnation’ states the reason for these words. This is a 10 out of 10 – A MASTERPIECE!”
– METAL TEMPLE

“They deliver on all fronts and it’s an enjoyable ride, something that you want to listen to many times afterward”
– METAL WANI

“Having been a force since the mid-70s, Saxon shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, they radiate unparalleled energy and freshness, courtesy of Biff and Andy Sneap’s colossal crystal-clear production. The performances are nothing short of world- class, the songs destined to become timeless classics. Disregard any dour reviews; this album caters to Saxon fans’ every desire and stands tall as one of their crowning achievements EVER! 10 out of 10 Stars!”
– MY GLOBAL MIND

“Hell, Fire And Damnation is a top-shelf addition to Saxon’s discography; it is a vibrant, powerful statement from a band that has both shaped and transcended the genre. It is a compelling mix of historical and modern evidence of the band’s enduring legacy and ongoing evolution in British heavy metal”
– STACCOTOFY

“Saxon has once again proven that they are experts of their craft, delivering a record that stands tall in their illustrious discography”
– SONIC PERSPECTIVES

“Saxon once again have proven they are a force to be reckoned with, with yet another consistent high quality release. Perhaps a notch above their last two releases”
– THE METAL VOICE

“All in all, Saxon gives us yet another excellent album in Hell, Fire And Damnation. There is no filler on this Record. It is quality metal music from start to finish”
– THE METAL PIT

HELL, FIRE & CHAOS - THE BEST OF BRITISH ROCK & METAL TOUR

Co-headline with Uriah Heep


23 April – The Parker, Fort Lauderdale, FL
24 April – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel And Casino, Tampa, FL
25 April – The Plaza Live, Orlando, FL
27 April – Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta, GA
28 April – Mercury Ballroom, Louisville, KY
30 April – The Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown, WV
1 May – Roxian Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA
2 May – Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, PA
3 May – Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJ
5 May – Citizens House of Blues, Boston, MA
7 May – Patchogue Theatre, Long Island, NY
8 May – Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
10 May – Paramount Hudson Theatre, Peekskill, NY
11 May – TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic, Cleveland, OH
12 May – The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart, IN
13 May – Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit, MI
14 May – GLC Live at 20 Monroe, Grand Rapids, MI
16 May – People’s Bank Theatre, Marietta, OH
17 May – Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
18 May – Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL
19 May – Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL
21 May – Brown County Music Center, Nashville, IN
22 May – The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, WI
24 May – Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, MO
25 May – TempleLive at Scottish Rite Center, Wichita, KS
27 May – Haute Spot, Cedar Park, TX
29 May – House Of Blues, Houston, TX
30 May – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, San Antonio, TX
31 May – Glass Cactus, Dallas, TX
2 June – Speaking Rock Casino, El Paso, TX

For tickets and more information visit: www.saxon747.com

SAXON
BIFF BYFORD – Vocals
NIGEL GLOCKLER – Drums
DOUG SCARRATT – Guitar
BRIAN TATLER – Guitar
NIBBS CARTER – Bass
 


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KURT DEIMER Announces New Tour Dates with Texas Hippie Coalition!

Kurt Deimer announced that he will be touring alongside Texas Hippie Coalition on select dates this spring and summer, as well as, special appearances alongside the legendary band, Tesla.

Kurt's newest single, "Dance," released on March 1, 2024, is a testament to resilience and the ability to find inspiration in challenging circumstances. The single is a precursor to his highly anticipated debut album, And So It Begins.., slated for release later this year.

Kurt unveiled the eagerly awaited music video, a visual masterpiece captured against the stunning backdrop of a Los Angeles rooftop. Directed by the visionary Kurt Deimer himself, the video seamlessly weaves together captivating imagery and dynamic visuals.

WATCH Kurt Deimer - "Dance" (Official Video) below

STREAM "DANCE" HERE

Stay tuned for further updates and announcements regarding ticket sales, additional tour dates, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content by following Kurt Deimer'sofficial social media channels.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kurt Deimer Upcoming Tour Dates:

5/16 Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero with Texas Hippie Coaliton
5/17 Bristol, TN - The Mountain with Texas Hippie Coaliton
5/18 Huntsville, AL - Shagnasty's with Texas Hippie Coaliton
5/20 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Altar) with Texas Hippie Coaliton
5/21 Knoxville, TN - The Concourse with Texas Hippie Coaliton
5/24 Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho Theater with Texas Hippie Coaliton
5/25 Black Mountain, NC - Silverados with Texas Hippie Coaliton
5/26 Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819 with Texas Hippie Coaliton
5/29 Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center with Tesla
5/31 Dallas, TX - House of Blues with Tesla
6/01 Dallas, TX - House of Blues with Tesla
6/04 Austin, TX - ACL Live with Tesla
6/05 San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre with Tesla
6/07 Houston, TX - House of Blues with Tesla
6/08 New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore with Tesla
6/11 Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom with Tesla
7/17 Wyandotte, MI - District 142 with Texas Hippie Coaliton
7/19 Columbus, OH - The King of Clubs with Texas Hippie Coaliton
7/21 Bloomington, IL - The Castle Theatre with Texas Hippie Coaliton
7/26 Sioux Falls, SD - Bigs Bar with Texas Hippie Coaliton
7/27 Lincoln, NE - Cosmic Eye Brewing with Texas Hippie Coaliton
7/28 Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads Saloon with Texas Hippie Coaliton

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Wheel Share New Single "Disciple"

Anglo-Finnish progressive metallers Wheel previously announced their third studio album Charismatic Leaders, which arrives on May 3.

Today, they launch the third single — the dramatic and brooding "Disciple."

Listen here. Watch the visualizer below.

Vocalist and guitarist James Lascelles comments, "'Disciple' is a heated debate between a current and an ex-cult member and both believe they are saving the other — they are also utterly unwilling to consider the opposing point of view.  The discourse between these two made up characters is a reflection of multiple topical debates in modern society and the writing process has given me a chance to reflect on my own behavior; particularly how I respond to ideas I strongly dislike."

The album's first single "Empire" was released last month, and the video currently has over 250k views. Watch it here. Their second single, "Porcelain," was also released earlier this month. Listen here.

Charismatic Leaders was meticulously crafted to meet Wheel's ever-heightening benchmarks and recording with engineers/co-producers Daniel Bergstrand and Fredrik Thordendal (Meshuggah) stretched from August to December 2023. The end result, mixed by Forrester Savell, has consolidated all the gains of what came before: singer/guitarist Lascelles, lead guitarist Jussi Turunen and drummer Santeri Saksala's third album represents their heaviest and most conscious music to date.

Charismatic Leaders clocks in at just under 50 minutes, and will be available as a Limited CD Digipak (also featuring the Rumination EP tracks as bonus), and a Gatefold 180g LP, both featuring artwork from Lucas Mayer (Long Distance Calling, Blackout Problems). Pre-orders are live here.

Wheel will be celebrating the release of their new album with their first ever shows in Australia, supporting labelmates Caligula's Horse, as well as their first ever North American headline shows. Those are posted below.

WHEEL ON TOUR:
5/2 — Orlando, FL — Conduit 
5/5 — Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry
5/6 — Vienna, VA — Jammin Lava
5/7 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge
5/8 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
5/9 — Montreal, QC — Petit Campus
5/10 — Toronto, ON — Adelaide Hall
5/12 — Chicago, IL — Beat Kitchen
5/13 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St. Entry
5/16 — Denver, CO — Moe's
5/19 — Phoenix, AZ — Underground
5/20 — San Diego, CA — Brick by Brick
5/21 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
5/22 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone
5/23 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
5/25 — Seattle, WA — Barboza

Kenny Chesney Kicks Off Sun Goes Down w/ New Record, Old Friends + Fun

It looked like Raymond James Stadium’s famed pirate ship was rocking on a sea of humans, hands in the air as Kenny Chesney delivered two hours of back-to-back life-affirming hits to a beyond sold out crowd at his Sun Goes Down 2024tour kick-off. With 60,529 tickets sold – including an unprecedented wave of standing room only tickets in the North Zone Plaza – the audience seemed as hungry for the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar’s music as Chesney was to throw it all down on that stage.
 
It was a night of surges and highlights. Telling the packed crowd they’d been in rehearsals since February and were so glad to be playing for actual human beings, the audience cheered even harder. Often it felt like a competition to see who could out-love the other, as the audience pulled an extra last chorus of “American Kids” and sang so loud it poured onto the stage during “The Good Stuff.”
 
From the moment Chesney came down the drum riser, the band full-tilt into “Living in Fast Forward,” it was obvious they’d come to play hard. A cascade of “Beer In Mexico” into “Keg in the Closet” into the five guitars blazing “KC/DC” march down the T, bringing the music as close to No Shoes Nation as possible, the momentum never stopped. Whether the sexy “Somewhere with You,” the countryfied Chris Stapleton-penned “Never Wanted Nothing More” or the gulp life down “Til It’s Gone,” it was song forward, muscular music sent into the near perfect night.
 
“You think about it, you anticipate, you wait – and no matter how many times you’ve done this,” Chesney marveled after the show, “there is nothing like the way that crowd hits you. They came to sing, to cheer and just love the night, and they sure did.”
 
With the cars wrapped all the way around the stadium before 9 a.m. and folks in line not much later, No Shoes Nation came ready. Tiki bars, pirate flags, corn hole courts, grills’n’blenders and sundry skeletons created a tableau in the parking lot that was distinctly redolent of Chesney’s poets and pirates reality. That sense of friendship extended to the stage as well.
 
When Uncle Kracker emerged from the wings for “When The Sun Goes Down,” their multiple week No. 1, the crowd erupted in shrieks seeing the two friends reunited. As the song came to a close, production manager Ed Wannebo rambled onstage with the ceremonial massive margarita; but instead of one giant tumbler, he had a pair. With a toast, a drink and a laugh, they two shared Kracker’s remake of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away,” again with the crowd singing along full voice.
 
“Nobody sings like No Shoes Nation,” the man deemed “the King of the Road” by the Wall Street Journal and “country’s king of stadium concerts” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, “When I hear those voices coming back at us, how much they mean these songs, I feel like I’m home, and home is a really good place to be.”
 
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
SUN GOES DOWN 2024 Stadium Tour
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker

 
Saturday, April 20, 2024           Tampa, Fla.                       Raymond James Stadium
Saturday, April 27, 2024           Charlotte, N.C.                  Bank of America Stadium
Saturday, May 4, 2024              Minneapolis, Minn.          U.S. Bank Stadium
Saturday, May 11, 2024            Arlington, Texas               AT&T Stadium
Saturday, May 18, 2024            Atlanta, Ga.                       Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Saturday, May 25, 2024            Landover, Md.                  FedEx Field
Saturday, June 1, 2024              Pittsburgh, Pa.                   Acrisure Stadium
Saturday, June 8, 2024              Philadelphia, Pa.               Lincoln Financial Field (SOLD OUT)
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Saturday, June 15, 2024            Chicago, Ill.                      Soldier Field
Saturday, June 22, 2024            Milwaukee, Wisc.             American Family Field
Saturday, June 29, 2024            Cincinnati, Ohio               TQL Stadium
Saturday, July 6, 2024               Kansas City, Mo.              GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Saturday, July 13, 2024             Seattle, Wash.                   Lumen Field
Tuesday, July 16, 2024              Salt Lake City, Utah         America First Field
Saturday, July 20, 2024             Los Angeles, Calif.           SoFi Stadium
Saturday, July 27, 2024             Denver, Colo.                   Empower Field at Mile High
Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024              Nashville, Tenn.               Nissan Stadium
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024             Columbus, Ohio                Historic Crew Stadium
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024            Detroit, Mich.                   Ford Field
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024            East Rutherford, N.J.        MetLife Stadium
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024                Foxborough, Mass.           Gillette Stadium (SOLD OUT)
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Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024            Foxborough, Mass.           Gillette Stadium (SOLD OUT)
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Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024              Foxborough, Mass.           Gillette Stadium (SOLD OUT)
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“...because everything gets hotter when the sun goes down...”

Calva Louise Sign To Mascot Records + Share Video For "Under The Skin"

Calva Louise have revealed the extraordinary cinematic sci-fi video for their new song "Under the Skin," and the news they have also signed to Mascot Records — home to P.O.D., VOLA, Defects, Conquer Divide, Dragged Under, 10 Years, and Oxymorrons. 

Feast your eyes on the video for "Under the Skin" below.

Stream the song here.

Calva Louise are storming into 2024, playing Download Festival, 2000Trees, and Primordial General Mayhem. In May, they'll take on a 10-date co-headline tour of the U.S. with Vukovi and play So What!? Festival, Welcome to Rockville, and Sonic Temple. They'll also perform at Vainstream Rockfest (Germany) and Dynamo MetalFest (Netherlands). Calva Louise are gearing up for an explosive 2024, with even more shows on the horizon!

The British based band is truly international with its members hailing from across the globe and has been ripping through the U.K. underground for the past few years, driven by the creative vision of the Venezuelan songwriter Jess Allanic (Vocals/Guitar/Keyboard) along with French bassist Alizon Taho (Bass/Backing Vocals) and New Zealander Ben Parker (Drums/Backing Vocals).

BBC Radio 1's Alyx Holcombe declared them one of the "Artists You Need to Know in 2024." They've picked up airplay on BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, and Radio X. Metal Hammer highlighted them as a band proving that metalcore is back and more diverse and exciting than ever, hailing their "guitar licks with hellish screams."

"Under the Skin" was co-written by Jess Allanic and Pendulum's Gareth McGrillen and is a mesmerizing blend of raging metal riffs, swirling electronica, and Jess' extraordinary ability to flit between ethereal vocals and demonic howls. It swoons in and out of a stunning narrative, with melodic twists along the way that are punctured by an attack of hypnotic assertiveness. 

This first single release is accompanied by Calva Louise's most ambitious music video production, including a sci-fi movie-style short film, telling a story about intertwined dimensions where the characters are looking to perpetuate their consciousness beyond the real world.  

The lyrics of "Under the Skin" follow a complex sci-fi narrative and is the introduction of a conceptual storyline consisting of characters called "Travellers" and their counterparts called the "Doubles."

Allanic says, "The lyrics deal with the obstacles that arise in the human duality as one is looking for freedom and the other is looking to perpetuate their consciousness, but the expectations are not the same for both sides." 

The music video shows the Travellers and their Doubles transporting energy capsules which they recovered from the Hybrids-Scorpions (the story's villains) to the Main Hologram Generator, the maker of the "Realworld."

The story focuses on one of the Doubles Vic, that betrayed Commander Jonnie, also a Double, and his crew composed of both Travellers and Doubles, after being infected (and therefore under the control) of a Hybrid-scorpion that sneaked into Jonnie's Hedron-Ship. Jonnie's plans had been interrupted due to the anticipated invasion of the Hybrids that kidnapped multiple Hedron-Ships back in the Mother-Hedron-Ship, where their city was built. Meanwhile, the infected Doubles began to abandon their counterpart Travellers and started to usurp their lives in the holographic "Realworld." The Hybrids then got a free pass to continue sucking the energy of the countless Travellers who had been getting trapped in the "Dreamworld."

The video is a feast for the eye and was directed, edited and with VFX by Allanic. 

2023's mesmerising album Over The Threshold was a breakthrough moment for the band. They had built a formidable reputation on the live circuit, with sold-out shows across the U.K. It came off of the back of a headline performance on the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds festival along with tours with the likes of Cassyette, Highly Suspect, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Death Valley Girls, and not to mention, electric performances at Riot Fest (U.S.) and SXSW (U.S.).

All their music videos form part of a larger science-fiction project that guides the Lore behind the songs, providing an immersive experience for the audience. The main concept of duality means the existence of two sides within the human experience: the avatars or "Travellers" fighting like THIRD CLASS CITIZENS to reach the energetic source of their willpower: the "Doubles." 

In this story, there are foreign entities, the "Hybrid-Scorpions" (half organic and half machines), who steal life energy from both Travellers and Doubles. Their FEAST IS OVER when the stolen energy is retrieved and attached to weapon-like tools that they use (the Hedron-Bazookas), while the Hybrids have corrupted some Doubles (OPORTUNISTA). The Travellers' aim is to reach their Doubles with the help of the Commanders (SQUARE ONE), since they have been working for decades to unify both sides OVER THE THRESHOLD of duality.

Rock Sound called Third Class Citizen "a masterstroke in atmospheric songwriting and more than enough reason for you to keep your eyes firmly on the band this year." 

Writing for Kerrang!, Boston's Manor's Henry Cox said, "I don't know how you'd even begin to describe them – they blend elements of punk and rock and electronica and indie and all sorts of stuff. It's a super-unique sound. Definitely give Calva Louise a go."

Talking about signing to Mascot Records, the band says, "We are honored to be part of the Mascot family, and with their help, we hope to keep developing a high level of immeasurable value for the distribution and promotion of our music around the world through a unique sound for our next album and for our live shows."

CALVA LOUISE ON TOUR:
5/8 — Carrboro, NC —Cat's Cradle Back Room*
5/9 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade Purgatory Stage*
5/11 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville (FESTIVAL)
5/13 — Nashville, TN — The Basement*
5/14 —St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill — Duck Room*
5/16 —Ferndale, MI — The Loving Touch*
5/17 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean*
5/18 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple (FESTIVAL)
5/19 — Washington, DC — DC9*
5/21 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie*
5/22 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall*
5/23 — Brooklyn, NY — Baby’s All Right*
5/28 — L.A. CA — The Echo 
6/2 — Fort Worth, TX — So What!? (FESTIVAL)
* WITH VUKOVI

PROFANATICA Announces May-June U.S. Headliner

USBM legends PROFANATICA will be scourging the states with blasphemy this spring with support from STORMRULER. The headlining trek will first lay waste to Youngstown, OH on May 14 and will conclude on June 8 in Raleigh, NC. Tickets are now on sale HERE.

The band just recently unleashed a gory new music video for the song "Take Up the Cross," which is taken from the band's latest offering, 'Crux Simplex.' The clip was created by garlix and can be found below.

The band will also be appearing on the 2024 edition of Milwaukee Metal Fest on Friday, May 17, in which the full lineup and tickets can be found HERE.

'Crux Simplex' was released on September 22, 2023 via Season of Mist. The record can be streamed, downloaded, and ordered HERE.

PROFANATICA U.S. TOUR 2024 (w/ STORMRULER):

05/14: Youngstown, OH @ Westside Bowl

05/15: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

05/17: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest*

05/19: Rapid City, SD @ Creative Arts Building

05/20: Denver, CO @ HQ

05/21: Cheyenna, WY @ Ernie November

05/22: Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High

05/23: Boise, ID @ Shredder

05/24: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

05/25: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

05/27: Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial

05/28: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

05/30: Palmdale, CA @ Transplants

05/31: Los Angeles, CA @ Echo

06/01: Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock

06/02: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

06/04: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

06/05: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

06/06: New Orleans, LA @ Poor Boys

06/07: Augusta, GA @ Grantski Records

06/08: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones

*Profanatica only

PROFANATICA are at the vanguard of the first wave of American black metal. Founded and led by infamous master of black perversion Paul Ledney (drums/vocals), they have purveyed primeval blasphemy for nigh on thirty-three years.

Ledney formed the band from the ashes of the first INCANTATION lineup when he split and took with him all of the members sans John McEntee. That early trio of ex-INCANTATION members reeled off three ground-breaking demos of some of the most extreme and blasphemic metal of its time in rapid succession. The band flyers that permeated the tape-trading circuit were no less shocking and featured the trio bloody and naked and in the throes of what was most certainly a primeval summoning of some kind. In short order, they had inked a deal with the fledgling Osmose Productions for what became one of that labels first releases (Osmose release #5); a legendary split with Colombia's MASACRE.

Something so volatile could only last briefly, and after another brief recording session the band collapsed under the weight of its own extremity. but the recordings made in this two year window went on to see dozens of reissues in the coming decades, in a testament to how formidable and formative they are to the black metal scene worldwide.

After almost fifteen years spent with his equally polarizing solo project HAVOHEJ, Ledney reignited the flames of PROFANATICA in 2006. Reemerging with a new deal from Hells Headbangers, Ledney and his new band released 'The Enemy of Virtue', a collection of that vaunted early material, and a new fulllength, 'Profanatitas de Domonatia'. A triumphant return, 'Profanatitas de Domonatia' picked up right where these Kings of US Black Metal left off, delivering a savage stream of chainsaw guitars and relentless battery upon which they desecrated everything sacred.

This set-in motion another frenetic burst of work for PROFANATICA. The next decade saw them

unleash four new full-length albums of blasphemous perversions, sacrilegious incantations, and furious black metal. In addition, the band issued six mini-albums and EP's, a full DVD of early footage, and began touring internationally in Europe and in Central and South America. For the first time PROFANATICA were appearing near or at the top of the bill at festivals like Maryland Death Fest, Messe Des Mortes, Hells Headbash, Prague Death Mass (Czech Republic), Chaos Descends (Germany), Black Sun (Spain), Tyrant Fest (France), SWR Fest (Portugal) and many more.

In fall 2018, PROFANATICA joined forces with Season of Mist and undertook their biggest tour to date supporting WATAIN and ROTTING CHRIST across Europe. And a year later, the trio vomited forth a most vulgar strain of black metal ejaculate with their SoM debut album 'Rottng Incarnation of God.'

The band embarked on an extensive twelve-country European headline tour in the album's wake. Shortly after returning home that winter, the world ground to a halt in 2020. Save a live-streaming concert production for the legendary Rock al Parque in conjuncton with BATUSHKA, little was heard from PROFANATICA.

That is until spring 2023, when PROFANATICA emerged from their den of iniquity on a European headline tour to promote a new album. 'Crux Simplex' is a ten-track offensive of sin and sacrilege, a nasty affront that bastardizes the first 10 stations of the cross. As per their legacy, PROFANATICA deals in bestial, first-wave black metal barbarity, and their eighth album unveils ungodly levels of bile and blasphemy. 

Live Lineup:

Mayhemic Slaughter of the Heavens – Drums / Vocals

Destroyer of Holy Hymen – Guitar

The True Perversion of the Heavenly Father – Bass 

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High on Fire releases new LP 'Cometh the Storm'

Iconic U.S. rock band, High on Fire, released its new LP, 'Cometh the Storm', yesterday via MNRK Heavy. The GRAMMY Award-winning group, celebrating its 25th anniversary, recorded 'Cometh the Storm' at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts with producer Kurt Ballou. The 11-song effort -- the band's ninth studio album -- marks the release of the first new High on Fire music since 2018's 'Electric Messiah' and the first to feature drummer Coady Willis(Melvins, Big Business, Murder City Devils), alongside bassist Jeff Matz, and guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike.

'Cometh the Storm' boasts runic art and design by longtime High on Fire collaborator Arik Moonhawk Roper.

High on Fire will kick off U.S. headlining tour dates in support of 'Cometh the Storm on May 4 in Orlando, FL. The jaunt will feature support from Venezuelan post rock outfit, Zeta, and Massachusetts crossover crew High Command. 

High on Fire 'Cometh the Storm' spring U.S. tour
(w/ Zeta, High Command)

May 4 Orlando, FL Conduit
May 5 Columbia, SC The Senate
May 7 Greensboro, NC Hanger 1819
May 8 Richmond, VA The Broadberry
May 10 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage
May 11 New Haven, CT Toad's Place
May 12 Jersey City, NJ White Eagle Hall
May 13 Cambridge, MA The Middle East
May 15 Albany, NY Empire Live
May 16 Cleveland Heights, OH Grog Shop
May 17 Detroit, MI The Magic Stick
May 18 Chicago, IL 3 Floyd's Brewing (Dark Lord Day feat. High on Fire, Abbath, Fugitive, 1349, Spiritworld)

TOUR AND TICKET INFO HERE

Randy Houser Brings "Country Back" with New Single

Billboard-lauded “golden-voiced Mississippi native” Randy Houser releases his new single “Country Back,” a full throttle proclamation of all things country. Prior to the song’s release, it was picked up by over 60 reporting stations at Country radio. Listen to the single below.
 
Written by Houser and Matt Rogers and produced by Houser, “Country Back” opens with an electrifying roadhouse feel, peppered by piano as he launches into the chorus:
 
            We’re taking our country back
            Back to the hollers and hills
            Show your bright light towns how a night goes down
            Where dust on the bottle, boots on the throttle, horns on a Cadillac
            Yeah, we’re taking our country, our country back
 
Houser returns to the road next month for headlining and festival dates this summer before kicking off the Country Round Here Tonight Tour with Justin Moore on Sept. 5 in Charlotte, N.C. Moore and Houser gave fans a preview of what’s to come with a surprise performance of Toby Keith’s “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville. Watch HERE.

For tour dates and more information, visit RandyHouser.com or follow along on Instagram @RandyHouser, Facebook.com/RandyHouser and Twitter/X @RandyHouser.
 
Randy Houser Tour Dates:
May 25 | Concert For A Cause at Tringali Barn | St. Augustine, FL
May 31 | Hollywood Casino Event Center | Charles Town, WV
June 1 | Veterans Band Aid Music Festival | Virginia Beach, VA
June 6 | Elizabeth Stampede | Elizabeth, CO
June 22 | Rock the Country | Mobile, AL
June 23 | Old Town Music Festival | Murrieta, CA
June 28 | Country Stampede | Bonner Springs, KS
July 6 | Rivers 'n' Roots Music Festival | Paris, ON, CA
July 13 | Sauk County Fair | Baraboo, WI
July 18 | Country Thunder Wisconsin | Twin Lakes, WI
July 25 | Night in the Country | Yerington, NV
July 26 | Britt Music & Arts Festival | Jacksonville, OR
Aug. 1 | Country Line Country Fest | Prairie du Chien, WI
Aug. 14 | Berrin County Youth Fair | Berrien Springs, MI
Aug. 17 | Chase County Fair & Expo | Imperial, NE
Aug. 23 | YQM Country Fest | Dieppe, NB
 
Country Round Here Tonight Tour Dates:
Sept. 5 | Skyla Credit Union Amp | Charlotte, NC
Sept. 6 | Red Hat Amphitheater | Raleigh, NC
Sept. 7 | Macon Centreplex Coliseum | Macon, GA
Sept. 26 | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wallingford, CT
Sept. 27 | The Stone Pony | Asbury Park, NJ
Sept. 28 | TD Pavilion | Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 3 | Walmart AMP | Rogers, AR
Oct. 5 | 713 Music Hall | Houston, TX
Oct. 6 | Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX
Oct. 10 | Toledo Zoo Amphitheater | Toledo, OH
Oct. 11 | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | Indianapolis

Photo Credit: Sean O’Halloran

About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features 10 tracks all co-written by the Mississippi native. Lead single and title track “Note To Self” marked his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting the Mississippi native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.” His latest single “Country Back” is available now. For more information, visit RandyHouser.com.

COLIN STOUGH FIGHTS MIDNIGHT TEMPTATION IN “MAKES TWO OF US

19 Recordings/BMG Nashville artist Colin Stough battles the midnight temptation of an on-again-off-again romance in “Makes Two of Us.” Available across all streaming platforms and digital retailers, listen here.
 
“‘Makes Two of Us’ is about that after a breakup thing where you keep thinking about your ex. It’s those lonely moments when your brain kicks in and you start thinking about them, then you start debating on whether or not you should reach out just in case they’re thinking of you too,” shares Stough. “You find yourself wondering if they’re thinking of doing the same, even though you know that reaching out never gets you anywhere and is pretty much a horrible idea.”
 
Co-written by Stough with Alex Maxwell and Cole Taylor, the late-night breakup anthem of intrusive thoughts captures a conflicted heart caught in a feedback loop of heartbreak and loneliness, and about to give in just one more time. Showcasing a complex artist-writer who continues to hone his lyrical craftsmanship, its lyrics pass no judgment on who was right and who was wrong, instead zeroing in on the raw relatability of a wounded soul desperate for relief – consequences be damned.  
 
Feeling like a gathering storm, the pitch-black production from Alex Maxwell helps put the growing urge in sonic terms – while also eclipsing the power of Stough’s Promiseland EP debut. With a heavy-handed Rock foundation, distorted guitars thunder alongside pounding drums and streaks of steel guitar lightning, but Stough weaves in tender moments to explore the emotional conflict as well – all while his volcanic Southern vocal fights confusing signals. On the one hand, he should resist what’s surely the start of another toxic cycle. But on the other, the craving for connection is real, and, hopefully, coming from both sides.
 
With more new music promised soon, Stough’s stacking music festival appearances this summer after headlining the past year while also supporting artists like Chase Matthew, Kidd G, and Drake White. Find upcoming show dates here. 

PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID BRADLEY

ABOUT COLIN STOUGH:
While Country Rock phenom and Gattman, Mississippi, native Colin Stough is only knocking on the door to his twenties, he has traversed a long journey in a few short years – starting with his debut EP Promiseland, released in the fall of 2023. After learning to play guitar at 8 years old, Stough first pursued his artistic dreams at 10, boldly trading childhood possessions for his first guitar at a local pawn shop – an instrument he still plays to this day. After graduating high school, the naturally gifted singer and self-taught songwriter began working full-time as an HVAC technician, before his mother convinced him to audition for American Idol. Impressing judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, Stough stunned viewers and soon built a thriving fan base, finishing third on Season 21 of the show in 2022. He spent the ensuing months writing and recording original music, while also touring nationwide to put his blowtorch vocal and guitar-slinging edge on full display. After signing with 19 Recordings/BMG Nashville, his distinctive mix of Southern Rock distortion and pure-Country style has helped Stough’s music rack up more than 19.8 MILLION global on-demand streams. Stough has headlined across the country and opened for established artists like Chase Matthew, Kidd G, and Drake White.

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WEEDEATER Add More US Dates

Earlier this week, Weedeater torched up a fresh blunt of U.S. tour dates. But the Cape Fear natives are riding so high off the syrupy vibes from their first two dates that they already need a re-roll. Today, the band are announcing another month's worth of shows, including an especially uproarious run with GWAR. 

Joining in May for the first toke through Mutants Fest in the American South are Huntsville metal-punk miscreants Cancerslug. Next, Weedeater will descend upon the West Coast and then the Midwest with NYC's notorious hardcore punk outfit Rebelmatic in tow. Then, as an added dab on the glowing cherry of this well-rolled tour, the band will return to the East Coast for 10 shows with the always iconic GWAR.  

Find your tickets right HERE before they are gone!: http://tonedeaftouring.com/weedeater

Weedeater 2024 US Tour dates
April 17 - Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana*
April 18 - York, PA @ Skid Row Garage*
April 19 - Youngstown, OH @ West Side Bowl
April 20 - Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
April 23 - New York, NY @ Rocks Off Concert Cruise
April 24 - Portland, ME @ Geno's Rock Club#
April 25 - Manchester, NH @ Jewel#
April 26 - Newark, NJ @ QXT's#
April 27 - Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar - Grim Reefer Fest#
April 29 - Chesapeake, VA @ Riffhouse^
May 1 -   Panama City Beach, FL @ Mosey's^
May 2 -   Cape Coral, FL @ Nice Guys'^
May 3 -   Tampa, FL @ Crowbar^
May 4 -   Augusta, GA @ Grantski Records^
May 13 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506%
May 14 - Savannah, GA @ El Rocko Lounge%
May 15 - Knoxville, TN @ Brickyard%
May 16 - Gainesville, GA @ Blackstrap Music Hall%
May 17 - Little Rock, AR @ Mutants%
May 19 - Vancouver, BC @ Modified Ghost Festival$
May 21 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon$
May 22 - Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom$
May 24 - Felton, CA @ Felton Music Hall$
May 25 - Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial$
May 26 - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone$
May 28 - Palmdale, CA @ Transplants$
May 30 - Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theater$
May 31 - Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive$
June 1 - Phoenix, AZ @ Pub Rock$
June 2 - Albuquerque, NM @ Insideout$
June 3 - Denver, CO @ HQ$
June 5 - Chicago, IL @ Livewire$
* Heavy Temple
# Left Lane Cruiser
^ Restless Spirit
% @cancerslug
$ Rebelmatic

Dates with GWAR
June 7 - Hartford, CT @ The Webster
June 8 - Reading, PA @ Reverb
June 9 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
June 11 - Columbia, SC @ The Senate
June 12 - Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall
June 13 - Boone, NC @ Lily's
June 14 - Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
June 15 - Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
June 16 - Destin, FL @ Club LA
June 17 - Tampa, FL @ The Ritz

Frozen Soul Share Video for "Creature of the Wheel" White Zombie Cover — WATCH // Touring This Spring

The weather may be warming up for spring, but there's a bitter frost hanging in the air, courtesy of the death metal crew known as Frozen Soul. 

Today, the band has shared their cover of White Zombie's "Creature of the Wheel." Watch it below.

The visual certainly pays homage to the instantly familiar, DayGlo green aesthetic of White Zombie, while the band puts its uniquely shivery spin on the sonics.

"We wanted to cover a song outside of death metal that we could give justice to in our style and 'Creature of the Wheel' felt perfect," the band says. "We slowed it down and made it even heavier, all the while staying true to the groove White Zombie is known for. We got outside of our comfort zone and even used a theremin to add that old school horror feel!"

Frozen Soul — vocalist Chad Green; guitarists Michael Munday and Chris Bonner; bassist Samantha Mobley; and drummer Matt Dennard — unleashed its latest album Glacial Domination via Century Media last year. The album was produced by Trivium vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy and co-produced by Daniel Schmuck. Get it here.

Frozen Soul will return to the road with frigid force this spring, supporting Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse, and Obituary on the epic Metal Crushes All tour. All dates are below, including some one-offs.

FROZEN SOUL ON TOUR:
WITH AMON AMARTH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, + OBITUARY:
4/21 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
4/22 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
4/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
4/26 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds
4/27 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
4/29 — Edmonton, AB — Edmonton Convention Center
4/30 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Event Center
5/3 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse
5/4 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/5 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
5/7 — Huber Heights, OH — Rose Music Center at The Heights
5/8 — Millvale, PA — Mr Smalls Theatre*
5/9 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
5/10 — Wallingford, CT — The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
5/11 — Quebec City, QC — Videotron Centre
5/13 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia
5/14 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
5/15 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club**
5/16 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena
5/17 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues Myrtle Beach
5/18 — Tampa, FL — Yeungling Center
5/20 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
5/21 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
5/23 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
5/24 — Las Vegas, NV — The Pearl Concert Theater
5/25 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
5/28 — El Paso, TX — Lowbrow Palace*
5/30 — Lubbock, TX — Jake's Sports Cafe*
*With Obituary
**With Drain

Her Head's On Fire Announce "Strange Desires" + Share "Why Are We Alone" Video

ALBUM ARRIVES JULY 19 VIA IODINE RECORDINGS

BAND SHARES "WHY ARE WE ALONE" VIDEO

TOURING + FESTIVAL APPEARANCES PLANNED THROUGH THE YEAR!

HER HEAD'S ON FIRE, featuring members of beloved bands such as Saves the Day, Garrison, Small Brown Bike, and The Bomb, are back!

The band, comprised of singerSid Jagger, guitarist Jeff Dean, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummerJeff Gensterblum — is proud to announce its second albumStrange Desires. It arrives on July 19 viaIodine Recordings. The album is available for pre-orderhere. 

Today, the band has shared the video for the gritty and anthemic first single "Why Are We Alone." Watch it below. 

"'Why Are We Alone' was the first song Jeff Dean (guitarist) sent me for the new album," says Jagger. "He had just thrown down these chords that worked so well together so quickly, and emailed me a file of it. I sent it back to him written and recorded in about 45 minutes. Some songs just come together that way, you just hit a sort of 'hive mind' with your bandmates and the sounds all fall right into place. A simple straight forward song that captures some immediacy and desperation for honesty and closure. Is it about a broken relationship, is it about the lack of existence of a god, or is it a desperate love letter to addiction? All we know is we are all we have, so hold on tight, my brothers and sisters."

Regarding the album as a whole, Jagger states, "While the first album was the band getting to know each other's musical tendencies, I believe the new album is a crystallization of our shared vision, brought into focus by John Agnello's expert mixing. The guitars are still ferocious, but the rhythm section finds better footing, with almost Fugazi leanings. These are the most realized melodies I have been able to write thus far, but most of these songs were written within about 10 minutes. The band's existence has always been somewhat effortless. I hope that can be heard here. It's loud, fun, and cathartic."

TOUR DATES:
5/16 — Boston, MA  —  Deepcuts w/ Ways Away
5/17 — Providence RI  —  Wes' Rib House
5/18 — Montreal, CAN  —  Pouzza Fest 
5/20 — Saratoga Springs, NY  —  Desperate Annie's
5/21 — NYC, NY  —  Heaven Can Wait w/ Kali Masi
5/22 — Brooklyn, NY  —  Gold Sounds w/ Kali Masi

ABOUT HER HEAD'S ON FIRE:

"Strangeness is a necessary ingredient in beauty." — French Poet, Charles Baudelaire.

Her Head’s On Fire is a fierce quartet with an impressive pedigree (Garrison, Small Brown Bike, The Bomb, and Saves the Day) serving up heart-seeking post-hardcore and emotive rock with enlivening riffs and melodies. The indie rock supergroup offers their strangeness to beauty with Strange Desires, their sophomore effort and follow-up to their debut, College Rock & Clove Cigarettes. Strange Desires deepens and expands on their first release. It has moments reminiscent of late '80s New Wave, early '90s indie, and post-hardcore peppered with poetic oddities that make the band’s music memorable. 

From the gauntlet-throw of an opener "Cuts" through the swaggering sneer of "Aren’t I the Champion" to closer "The Rain," this record is full of intentional sidewinders— smart, literate songs about the most primal feelings and experiences we share as humans. 

In some ways, this increased heft is emotional. The aforementioned track, "The Rain," is rooted in both the tragic 2021 passing of guitarist Jeff Dean's friend and Planes Mistaken for Stars vocalist/guitarist Gared O'Donnell, as well as the death of vocalist Sid Jagger's father. 

In other ways, it is sonic. Legendary producer John Agnello (Jawbox, Son Volt, Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr) mixed the record, Jeff Dean recorded it, and Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Bob Mould, Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters) co-produced it along with the band. The result is a captivating indie rock wall of sound from start to finish.

Memphis May Fire Return With Video for New Single "Chaotic"

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE — Matty Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums) — are back with a brand new single. And it's straight up slays. It captures everything fans have come to know, love, and expect from the band, with some unexpected twists and turns. It's rife with super catchy choruses, pit-stirring breakdowns, and electronic flourishes sprinkled throughout.

The band has dropped the video for "Chaotic," which premiered over at SiriusXM's Octane on April 11.

Watch the video below.

"'Chaotic' embodies the visceral urge to stir chaos in our lives as a desperate attempt to drown out the pain of reality," Mullins explains. "The song embodies the essence of Memphis May Fire, but pushes the boundaries a little which we love to do. So happy it’s finally out there and can't wait to play it live!"

Speaking of MMF live, the band is embarking on a tour with Asking Alexandra. All dates are below, including headlining shows.

"Chaotic" is the opening salvo of MMF's new era. Stay tuned for more, because it's coming.

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE ON TOUR:
WITH ASKING ALEXANDRIA, THE WORD ALIVE, + NERV:
4/17 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
4/19 — Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall*
4/20 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham*
4/21 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
4/23 — Richmond, VA — The National
4/25 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
4/26 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
4/28 — Harrisburg, PA — Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
4/30 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre
5/1 — Columbus, OH — The Bluestone
5/2 — Chicago, IL — The Bottom Lounge*
5/8 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
5/10 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
5/11 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
5/12 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
5/14 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
5/15 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues San Diego
5/17 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues Anaheim
5/18 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
*Headline Date

THE EXIES Unveil Never-Before-Seen Footage In "For What It's Worth" Video

The Exies have today released the official music video for their latest comeback single, 'For What It's Worth'. The brand new video transports fans back into time, offering an intimate and nostalgic look into the band's formative years through never-before-seen footage. Fans can stream "For What It's Worth" HERE and watch the new video below.

Capturing the essence of their youth and the spirit of the era, the brand new video for 'For What It's Worth' offers a candid portrayal of The Exies as they navigated the highs and lows of the music industry. From intimate studio sessions to adrenaline-fueled live performances, the video compilation showcases the band's raw talent and unbridled passion for their craft.

Diving deep into the band's archives, frontman Scott Stevens shares:

"Over 20 hours of footage from “02” to “2010 “was gone through. It really captures the time of the band and all we accomplished, from motley tours to velvet revolver shows, to MTV spring break , Red Rocks to countless festivals and studio footage , mostly captured by my wife Flavia.

It truly adds power to the song and the song adds power to it.

A symbiotic turn is now ours to share.

I hope you enjoy the ride that was and is the Exies …"

Formed in 1997, The Exies released two influential LPs with Virgin Records, 'Inertia' and 'Head For The Door', achieving combined sales of over 500k and spawning singles that charted at rock radio. Both albums secured positions on the Billboard 200 chart. Their third album "A Modern Way of Living with the Truth" came out in 2007 before the group disbanded in 2010.

The Exies’ music gained significant exposure through placements in numerous video games and tours alongside rock giants like Motley Crüe and Velvet Revolver. Following their hiatus, Scott Stevens continued to leave an indelible mark on the musical landscape with co-written songs amassing over 2 billion streams and selling over 40 million albums.

Now, The Exies are poised to pick up right where they left off with their reunion show and latest single, bringing together the nostalgia of their storied past and the freshness of their current creative evolution.

“For the Viper Room, it’s family; it’s where we got signed. Everything that made a difference for us happened there, so it’s fitting that this is where the reunion show would be held,” Stevens shares, emphasizing the sentimental venue choice for their comeback performance.

As their highly anticipated return to the stage nears, The Exies are poised for an unforgettable reunion show at the legendary Viper Room on LA's Sunset Strip, scheduled for May 29th and hosted by none other than Matt Pinfield. Tickets for the Reunion Show are available now HERE.

Join The Exies as they embark on the next chapter of their extraordinary musical journey.

ABOUT THE EXIES

The Exies, formed in 1997 and named in homage to John Lennon’s shortened term for the 1960s art students in Hamburg that called themselves “the existentialists”, had a prosperous journey, peaking with 2003’s Inertia and 2004's Head For The Door. Both albums were released by Virgin Records and, combined, sold more than 500,000 copies.

In 2007, The Exies put out their third full-length, A Modern Way Of Living With The Truth, before disbanding three years later.Despite frontman Scott Stevens' pivot to songwriting for others, amassing significant accolades and contributions to over 40 million album sales, the band's 2010 dissolution left him longing for closure. This yearning and finding himself at a loose end in the beginning days of the pandemic, Stevens began to write and soon realized that new The Exies songs were materializing before him it just started to unfold happen without him realizing. Speaking on the experience, Stevens shares

“Once I committed to writing and producing for others, I really went in,” he explains. “I just jumped in the ocean and didn’t think about writing for myself anymore. And that’s why it was so odd when I went for a walk in 2020—outside with a mask on—and all of a sudden I hear a melody in my head and I’m like, ‘Who’s that? What’s that?’ And all of a sudden I realized that that’s my voice. It was very puzzling in the beginning, and then it started happening more and more. I don’t know what spurred it on or what caused it. Time? Not being able to work as much? Maybe my mind drifting a little bit more because I have to work. Nobody was coming over here because nobody was going anywhere. And I didn’t want to Zoom write, because although it’s kind of a way of life now and I love it, I was like ‘What is that?’ I really didn’t think about writing for The Exies again until it started haunting me.”

The first of which, 'Spirits High' was released in 2023 and achieved significant success at rock radio. "For What It's Worth" is the next step in the new era of the band. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more coming from The Exies soon.

ALCEST - RELEASE NEW SONG 'FLAMME JUMELLE'

Today French shoegaze/indie act ALCEST relase their brand new song 'Flamme Jumelle'. The new album Les Chants De L'Aurore will be released on June 21st via Nuclear Blast Records.

Neige states:
"Despite its more accessible vibe, this song is actually the most personal song of the album for me. "Flamme Jumelle", which means "Twin Flame", is about the idea of loss in general and the difficulty of coping with the absence of someone you deeply loved. It could be a family member, a friend, or a partner. On a more spiritual level, the title refers to the possibility that certain souls are connected in this life and beyond, and that separation is temporary and just a mortal concept."

Pre-Order Les Chants De L'Aurore here: https://alcest.bfan.link/leschantsdelaurore
Watch the video for 'Flamme Jumelle' below.
Stream 'Flamme Jumelle' here: https://alcest.bfan.link/flamme-jumelle

ALCEST will tour with their new album in autumn 2024. Catch the band live:

Get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/alcesttour

Photo Credit: William Lacalmontie

About ALCEST:
For principal songwriter and frontman Neige, ALCEST has always been a gateway to the otherworldly, a means of exploring his spirituality. An elemental two-piece, completed by long-serving drummer and creative confidante Winterhalter, ALCEST seem to dip their toes in a multitude of musical genres without ever quite fitting in. “In the metal scene ALCEST is a weird band, in the indie/post-rock scene ALCEST is a weird band- we never quite fit in,” Neige reflects. “This is how I feel in life, always an outsider; It’s not a problem, it’s just the way it is.”

ALCEST is:
Neige | vocals, guitars, bass, synths
Winterhalter | drums

More info:
www.alcest-music.com
www.facebook.com/alcest.official
www.instagram.com/alcestofficial
www.twitter.com/alcestofficial
www.nuclearblast.de/alcest