DYLAN SCHNEIDER SETS HEADLINING 2024 “BAD DECISIONS” TOUR, FOLLOWING DATES ON KANE BROWN’S “IN THE AIR” TOUR

May 21, 2024

“Proving to be all gas, no brakes in 2024” (Taste of Country), “Country Music’s Next Rising Star” (Billboard) - Dylan Schneider readies his 2024 headlining “Bad Decisions” Tour for this fall, bringing his dynamically electric live show across the country, hitting major markets such as Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, Chicago, Seattle and more. Bringing along MaRynn Taylor as opener, public on-sale goes live this Friday, May 24 at 10:00 AM local time HERE.

“I’m so excited to announce my ‘Bad Decisions’ Tour and that MaRynn Taylor will be joining me,” says Schneider. “I’ve been hitting the road harder than ever this year. Starting the year off with Nate Smith, making my Stagecoach debut then going out with Kane Brown, I can’t wait to keep it going. I’m working on even more new music, and I can’t wait to see what you think!”

“Schneider has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the country music scene, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating what he'll bring to the table next" (All Country News), and “with a fanbase with a voracious appetite, Schneider’s star will only continue to rise in 2024” (Music Row). Named by MusicRow as the “Next Big Thing” and by Pandora, Amazon Music and Taste of Country as an “Artist to Watch,” “newcomer Dylan Schneider is well on his way to breaking out” (Women’s Wear Daily).

At only 24-years-old, Schneider has amassed a social-media following of 1.8M + fans, banked over 350M on-demand streams, and has toured alongside superstars like Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, Scotty McCreery, Nate Smith and more. Most recently, he released his Bad Decisions EP on April 26 to critical acclaim from Joel Madden’s “Artist Friendly” podcast, Entertainment Tonight, PopCulture, Women’s Wear Daily and more. Naming the tour after his viral hit song “Bad Decisions” that PopCulture demanded to “PLAY IT LOUD,” the sultry track has already amassed over 4.2M TikTok views, 28,000 filter creates, 5,200 user-generated TikTok videos and 10M streams.

2024 “Bad Decisions” Tour Dates:

9/30/24 - Vancouver, BC - The Fox Cabaret

10/1/24 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern

10/4/24 - Portland, OR - Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

10/5/24 - Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

10/8/24 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour

10/10/24 - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar

10/11/24 - Las Vegas, NV - Stoney's Rockin' Country

10/12/24 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues – Voodoo Room

10/15/24 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall

10/17/24 - Kansas City, MO - PBR Big Sky Bar

10/18/24 - Omaha, NE - Barnato

10/19/24 - St. Louis, MO - The Old Rockhouse

10/22/24 - Nashville, TN - Exit In

10/27/24 - Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar*

11/8/24 - Houston, TX - House of Blues - Bronze Peacock

11/10/24 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues - Cambridge Room

11/22/24 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair

11/23/24 - Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy

11/24/24 - Washington, DC - Union Stage

11/26/24 - Toronto, ON - Horseshoe Tavern

12/5/24 - Chicago, IL - Joe's on Weed St.

12/6/24 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache

12/7/24 - Wyandotte, MI - District 142

12/8/24 - Indianapolis, IN - Deluxe at Old National Centre

All dates with MaRynn Taylor except *.

About Dylan Schneider:

Drawn to the storytelling aspects of country music, Dylan Schneider started performing and writing songs at the age of 14, after meeting Brett Eldredge and singing with him on-stage during a concert. After that, he began posting videos to his Facebook page, where he’d cover popular Country songs, gaining a devoted online following. Since then, Schneider has made a name for himself in the Country music community, forging a sound that merges modern pop sensibilities with a down-home feel. He’s been named a “Breakthrough Artist to Watch” by Amazon Music, an “Artist to Watch” by Pandora, Taste of Country and Sounds Like Nashville and declared “Country Music’s Next Rising Star” by Billboard. He’s toured with Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, Scotty McCreery, Dan + Shay and more, co-wrote Dustin Lynch’s Top 5 hit song “Momma’s House,” scored two RIAA-certified Gold records, accumulated over 1.8M social media followers and banked an upwards of 350M on-demand streams (and counting). Signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, the MusicRow-praised “Next Big Thing” released his latest EP, Bad Decisions, on April 26th, right before making his Stagecoach Festival debut performance. Embracing his irresistible rock-n-roll edge and unrestrained pop-country swagger that gained him over 500,000 social media followers in just a few months, the six-track EP features his viral hits “Ain’t Missin’ You” and “Bad Decisions.” Kicking off 2024 on Nate Smith’s “World On Fire” Tour, Schneider will headline his own 2024 “Bad Decisions” Tour as well as join Kane Brown’s “In The Air” Tour this fall.

About MaRynn Taylor:
MaRynn Taylor moved to Nashville in 2019 to pursue music and entered an almost dreamlike scenario. Caught in the rain during CMA Fest, she was serendipitously handed a flyer for Black River’s 60-Second Spotlight. That evening, she watched Music Fest from Black River’s suite at Nissan Stadium. On the day of the CMA Awards that year (11/13), she signed her Recording and Publishing deals with Black River during an on-air interview with Bill Cody on the legendary 650 AM WSM Coffee, Country and Cody. Now, the rising star's garnered more than 33 million cumulative streams, 12 Telly Awards, was named one of CMT’s “Next Women of Country” (2023), and earned her place as an artist to watch. Her sassy "Make You Mine" "delivers big notes" (Billboard) and marks Taylor's first Top 50 hit on Country radio. MaRynn made her Grand Ole Opry debut in June of 2023 and returned to the coveted stage only weeks later. This Fall, Country Music’s fast-rising "female powerhouse" (Country Now) vocalist MaRynn is slated to hit the road as direct support on Dylan Schnieder's Bad Decisions Tour. Eager to share new songs, her new EP, Get To Know Me, is coming on May 31. “I genuinely care about people and their feelings. I’m a good listener and want to be there for people. There’s not enough of that in the world right now.” Today, MaRynn is no longer the little girl dreaming on the front porch; she is the voice ready to inspire a generation.

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Brooklyn post-punk outfit CLONE reveals 'Redeemer', a caustic taster of debut 'CL. 1' album

May 21, 2024

"Loud, aggressive disharmonies flow into a flood of raging and conflicting emotions where droning reverb-injected riffs, angsty and obsessive excruciatingly ringing John McGeoch-esque guitar strains" ~ White, Light White Heat

"Feeding what are now greedy expectations, fuelled by this smashing earworm, Clone ignites a firestorm of sonic pleasure - enthralled and fascinated with its sonic impression, emotional turbulence and convincing delivery" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Highly Urgent Political Rock" ~ Destroy // Exist

"A monument to what seems like a dying art form, CLONE emerges from the streets of Brooklyn—streets that have been fertile ground for underground music for decades—to remind us of what a band can truly be in an age of digitization, pre-fabrication, and superficiality" ~ Idioteq

Brooklyn post-punk outfit Clone presents their invigorating new single 'Redeemer', which is about cult leaders and the “cult” of personality surrounding politics and celebrities. A scathing indictment of the modern obsession with the cult of personality that folks so easily create and bow down to. Hollow trends, manufactured personas, this is a cleverly-constructed sonic commentary on a world obsessed with the superficial and the emptiness that lurks beneath the surface.

'Redeemer' is the third taste of their debut 'CL. 1' album, following 'Immutable' and 'Dividing Line' with its multi-media video created by Preston Spurlock. Through their sharp guitars and penetrating vocals, this is a call to arms to see through the charade and puncture such phenomena as hero worship, hype and propaganda (and to get back to what is real).

This album will be released on vinyl and digitally via Portland-based Little Cloud Records and North Carolina's 5BC Records on June 21.

'Redeemer' https://clonebk.bandcamp.com/track/redeemer
'CL. 1' album order https://clonebk.bandcamp.com/album/cl-1
'CL. 1' vinyl order https://littlecloudrecords.com/products/clone-cl-1-pre-order
'Dividing Line' https://youtu.be/Wek1uSlQ7Go
Bandcamp https://clonebk.bandcamp.com/track/dividing-line-single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2erYq66VOoe3KCAuhApdNZ
'Immutable' https://youtu.be/nIzBvX7nt08
Bandcamp https://clonebk.bandcamp.com/track/immutable
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0Q5Qlxiq97crgRjsLC24C5
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/nz/artist/clone/1498878509

Clone is led by LG Galleon, best known as frontman of Dead Leaf Echo. On this album, he is joined by NYC musicians Gregg Giufree (Pilot to Gunner), Max Idas and Dominick Turi. Live, he is joined by Paul Liziragga (Namesake) and Alex Cox (The Veldt).

“'Redeemer' is about convincing yourself that betrayal can be used a form of trust. Religious groups always need a scapegoat, who has failed them, to rely on to strengthen beliefs within their core," says LG Galleon.

"Like the smiling face on your television, it only takes a viral face to dictate policy to the people. Whether it’s Donald Trump paying homage to Hannibal Lecture or Eric Adams telling immigrants to become lifeguards because he thinks they’re good swimmers. Even the lowest level of intelligence can enthrall and convince the public with ridiculous statements."

Clone started playing shows in summer of 2019, building their fanbase organically, brick by brick, word of their incendiary live shows spreading. Each time they play, more are won over.

Operating in what’s rapidly becoming an antiquated model, they’re a unit of parts. Egalitarian in their writing process, one where songs are built upon inchoate sparks offered freely by any member, letting the jams run free in their rehearsal space until there’s a complete song, guided by the alchemy of intuition. There’s no rule book here, and no one defining member, but there is a palpable chemistry.

As a debut album, 'CL.1' is a damn auspicious opening volley, recorded and mixed by NYC legendary producer Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Swans, Brian Eno, John Zorn, Herbie Hancock, Iggy Pop, Helmet, Dresden Dolls, Cop Shoot Cop) at his famed BC Studio, built by Brian Eno. Produced by LG Galleon and Bisi, it was mastered by Fred Kevorkian.

Clone's music is evocative, in ethos and ambition, of a time when music still could change lives. Their lyrics involve the struggles and critiques of the working person's daily life.

Rooted in belief in its galvanizing, redemptive power, the kind which used to be written for the lonely and the scarred and the diffident (before something truly was lost), something deeply enmeshed within the human psyche that could be shared. Clone are fitfully reclaiming this, which at its crux, is the imagination of youth. It’s captured vividly here, and their private universe of sonic exploration is now open to all.

'Redeemer' is out now, available exclusively through Bandcamp, while the previous two singles are also available on Apple Music, Spotify and elsewhere online. On June 21, the 'CL. 1' album will be released everywhere digitally and as a 12" vinyl LP - the Salt Sea Strain Edition entails an impressive black and white mix.

CREDITS
All tracks written by Clone
Lyrics by LG Galleon (onewithwave music ASCAP)
Performed by LG Galleon / Gregg Giufree / Max Idas / Dominick Turi
LG Galleon - guitar, vocals, keys
Gregg Giufree - drums
Max Idas - bass
Dominic Turi - guitar, keys
Recorded and mixed by Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Swans) at BC Studios
Co-produced by LG Galleon
Mastered by Fred Kevorkian
'Dividing Line' video by Preston Spurlock
BnW artist photography by Silvia Saponaro
Album cover art designed by Roy Burns iii
Single cover artwork by Jacques Urioste

Necrofier Announce Tour with Goatwhore & Vitriol

May 21, 2024

Necrofier are keeping the black flame burning well into the fall. Houston's heaviest melodic black metal band are joining their Southern Satanic brethren in Goatwhore this September. They'll saddle up alongside Portland death metal Antichrists Vitriol for a tour that's bound to burn hot and fast from Eastern Canada through the Midwest all the way down the East Coast.

Along the way, all three bands will stop to wreak havoc at Full Terror Assault and Metal Injection Festival.

North American Venomous Evocation Tour
September 5 - Cave In Rock, IL @ Full Terror Assault [TICKETS]
September 6 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabe's [TICKETS]
September 7 - St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club [TICKETS]
September 8 - Cudahy, WI @ X Ray Arcade [TICKETS]
September 10 - Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups [TICKETS]
September 12 - Toledo, OH @ Frankie's Inner City [TICKETS]
September 13 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall [TICKETS]
September 14 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme [TICKETS]
September 15 - Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary [TICKETS]
September 17 - Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace [TICKETS]
September 18 - Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey [TICKETS]
September 19 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar [TICKETS]
September 20 - Boston, MA @ Middle East Club [TICKETS]
September 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Metal Injection Festival [TICKETS]
September 24 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery [TICKETS]
September 25 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 [TICKETS]
September 27 - Orlando, FL @ Conduit [TICKETS]
September 28 - Miami, FL @ Gramps [TICKETS]
September 29 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits [TICKETS]
September 30 - Pensacola @ Handlebar [TICKETS]

This summer, Necrofier are joining the legendary Obituary for two swampy shows in Dallas and Baton Rouge.

“It’s an honor to play a couple shows with these legends”, says Bakka. “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]

Axe shredders can now 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).

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

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

Stream: https://orcd.co/necrofierbsitsn

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

Filth Is Eternal to support Baroness this summer!

May 21, 2024

Seattle’s Filth Is Eternal is confirmed to support metal juggernauts Baroness this summer on their U.S. tour. FIE joins Baroness on June 12 in Lawrence, KS and wraps the tour on June 30 in Stroudsburg, PA (full dates below).

Frontperson Lis Di Angelo says, "We are so excited to be hitting the road with Baroness. We’ve been following them for a long time and have loved everything they’ve ever released. It’s going to be truly special sharing the stage with them every night, and once again getting the opportunity to see all our road family while we are out there!”

Filth Is Eternal released their new album, Find Out, last fall, and it highlights the band’s deep-rooted attention to songwriting. Exploding with fresh ideas, heavy on hooks, and clandestine melody, Find Out is a clear breakout release for FIE, not to mention a future staple for heavy music fans worldwide. Using the talents of producer Paul Fig (Slipknot, AFI, Alice In Chains) while recording at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 and Dave’s Room, Find Out adds just enough spit polish in production to conjure the masses but still retains the dirt and grime necessary to remain congruous to the sound and fury within.

Praise for Find Out:

“With 14 tracks blurring by in well under half an hour with zero fucking around, of course, you’re left wanting more. But that’s the point. Filth Is Eternal, and they’re still just getting started. 4/5.” –Kerrang!

“The album, music, art, and all, feels like an encapsulation of their live show, which is a sight to behold and an absolute event.” –Invisible Oranges

“FILTH IS ETERNAL truly found out exactly what best makes them tick as a band, embracing the relationship they have with fans and with live shows. The end result is 14 songs of crusty, filthy metallic hardcore that are simply too good to ignore. 8/10” –Distorted Sound

Filth Is Eternal Tour Dates:

June 12 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
June 14 - Memphis, TN - Growlers
June 15 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
June 17 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall
June 18 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East
June 19 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn
June 21 - Richmond, VA - The Broadberry
June 22 - Charlottesville, VA - The Jefferson Theater
June 23 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
June 25 - Millvale, PA - Mr. Small’s Theatre
June 26 - Patchogue, NY - 89 North
June 27 - Bensalem, PA - Broken Goblet
June 30 - Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theatre

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BLACKLIST UNION Release New Single "Horns & Halos" + Official Music Video; Announce New Tour Dates!

May 19, 2024

Blacklist Union unveiled their new single "Horns & Halos" from their forthcoming album Slay the Dragon slated for release at the end of 2024. The album will be available on all digital platforms, in addition to CDs and Vinyl.

"The single is about the battle of good & evil," says the band's frontman Tony West.

"Horns & Halos" was written by Tony West / Paul Crosby, produced by Christopher Johnson, recorded/mixed by Ghian Wright, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum.

Musicians on the single:

Tony West - Lead Vocals

Raf Ranson - Lead Guitar

Dee Hayes - Rhythm Guitar

Cordell Crockett - Bass

Justin Perez - Drums

In addition, the band has announced new tours dates in support of the single. The tour kicks off on May 23rd in San Diego, CA at Brick by Brick.

Stream/Download Blacklist Union HERE

WATCH "Horns & Halos" Official Music Video Below

Tony West was raised in the Bronx on Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, Tony made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old. He initially collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law/Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood.

Tony took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This historic event marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Paul and Tony, ultimately leading to a management collaboration and Paul joining Blacklist Union. In addition, Tony recorded with Saliva and Jon E. Love (Love/Hate) in 2014.

Tony decided to go in his own direction in 2006. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, G N’ R, Malfunkshun, and Mother Love Bone... Blacklist Union was born.

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Megan Takes The Cake: Kenny Chesney Duets, Celebrates w Moroney in Florida

May 18, 2024

When Kenny Chesney booked his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour, he had no way of knowing Megan Moroney would be the leading female nominee at the Academy of Country Music Awards. The idea the young woman who hit No. 1 with “Tennessee Orange” wouldn’t be able to attend the ceremony wasn’t on the table, and then she received not one, two or three, but six nominations; ultimately winning for New Female Artist.

“Those nominations are such a big deal when you’re starting out,” says the 8-time ACM and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year. “And the fact Megan was up for Female, as well as New Female, Song of the Year as writer and artist, Vocal Event and Visual Media for ‘Can’t Break Up Now’ with Old Dominion? That’s massive. I hated knowing she was missing the show, but when we’re not in stadiums, she’s my direct and only support.”

Having been in Frisco, Texas for the ACM kick-off Tuesday, where she won New Female, Moroney hit the Hard Rock LIVE! in Hollywood, Florida, ready to make some music. Having studied Chesney’s set-list, she had an idea of her own she wanted to try – and approached the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar about an invitation he’d thrown out opening weekend.

“I’d told her if she figured out what she wanted to sing with me, we’d do it,” Chesney says with a laugh. “And she came back saying she wanted to do ‘All The Pretty Girls.’ I can’t for the life of me figure out why, but she got up there sang the &%$ out of it. Talk about a moment. She had a vision, and she hit that stage and made it happen. She’s a force, and it was big fun.”

And the fun didn’t stop there. Beyond having their first musical throwdown, the man the Wall Street Journal calls “the King of the Road” wanted something to mark the moment for Moroney’s first major award. What could be better than presenting a cake? A cake and a little sip of the nightly mondo-margarita presented by Production Manager Ed Wannebo.

“It’s one of those things you hate to miss,” he says. “Though I think Megan has so many awards ahead of her, she’ll look back, knowing this was just the beginning. Winning New Female Artist matters, because it sets up the rest of everything. She couldn’t be there when they said her name as Female Vocalist, so I wanted her to have that experience with several thousand very close friends from No Shoes Nation.”

“I’ve always loved ‘All The Pretty Girls’ and was so excited to get up there to sing with Kenny,” Moroney says. “But when he gave me the cake, congratulating me on my award, I couldn’t believe it. Who does stuff like that? Especially at his level. I wish I could have been in two places, but Kenny and his road family went beyond to make my first ACM win so, so special!”

Beyond the stadium shows, where Chesney has been besting his personal records and has several already sold-out dates, Moroney is appearing on all of his amphitheater Sun Goes Down 2024 shows as well. All dates on the year’s tour are sponsored by Blue Chair Bay® Rum.

Kenny Chesney gives Megan Moroney a cake to celebrate ACM New Female Artist win. | Photo Credit: Jill Trunnell

Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
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 (SOLD OUT)
More tickets available
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 (SOLD OUT)
More tickets available
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass. ||  Gillette Stadium (SOLD OUT)
More tickets available
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium (SOLD OUT)
More tickets available
* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only

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

ACM New Duo of the Year Tigirlily Gold Makes Debut ACM Performance w/ “I Tried A Ring On”

May 18, 2024

When Tigirlily Gold released their current single “I Tried A Ring On” on January 5, the song kickstarted what has become a breakthrough year for the sister duo from North Dakota. Serving as the follow up to their top 40 single “Shoot Tequila,” “I Tried A Ring On” has catapulted the girls further into the mainstream, as the sisters were named 2024 CMT Next Women of Country earlier this year.

Amid their budding popularity, Tigirlily Gold – comprised of sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh – was crowned the ACM New Duo of the Year during their ACM Awards Kick Off performance on Tuesday, May 14; their first major award show win.

To mark the occasion, they also made their award show debut performance with “I Tried A Ring On,” live during the 59th ACM Awards on Amazon Prime Video, which Vulture called “a stellar performance,” while Billboard noted it highlighted “their confidence and tight-knit performance ability on one of country music’s biggest nights.”

“It is such an honor to have been named ACM New Duo/Group of the Year,” Kendra shared. “We have been a band since we were kids, and we couldn’t feel more grateful for the year we have had. Getting to perform on the main show…it’s just a dream come true.”

Krista added, “We were always taught that if you work hard, are kind to people, and you never quit…good things will come. We could not be more excited to be recognized in this way.”

The Billboard-dubbed “harmonically savvy sibling duo” recently teamed with producers Shane McAnally, Pete Good and Alex Kline to create their debut album Blonde, due July 26, 2024. In addition to “Leroy,” released last Friday, the debut will feature “I Tried a Ring On,” along with the rowdy viral sensation “Shoot Tequila.” Filled with deeply personal tracks and poignant tales of love and loss alongside powerful anthems and songs of female empowerment, the pair says their goal was to bring girl group energy back to country music.

Pre-save Blonde HERE and listen to “Leroy” HERE. Watch “Leroy” visualizer HERE.

For the latest information, visit tigirlily.com and follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @tigirlily and on TikTok @TigirlilyGold.

**Tigirlily Gold performing their current single “I Tried A Ring On” last night at the ACM Awards after receiving their first-ever win for Best New Duo of the Year**
Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM |

About Tigirlily Gold:
Sister duo Tigirlily Gold has been playing music together since they could walk, and officially formed their band in high school. Growing up, they crisscrossed the mid-west, growing a fierce fan base and selling out amphitheaters across their home-state of North Dakota. After moving to Nashville, they landed a weekly residence at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway. Playing four-hour sets, three to four nights a week, the sisters developed a performance style that’s not only captivating and fun but shows just how entertaining is in their blood. After releasing their original song “Somebody Does,” in 2021, the track topped the iTunes chart and Tigirlily Gold was signed to Monument Records. They released their self-titled, debut EP in July 2021, working with multi-Grammy Award Winner Shane McAnally, and hit the road with artists like Walker Hayes and Ashley McBryde. Now, the powerhouse duo has embarked on a new musical chapter with their EP, Blonde –a deeply personal project that includes tales of love and loss alongside powerful anthems and songs of female empowerment. Their debut single at country radio, “Shoot Tequila,” reached the Top 40 and found viral success with millions of views across social media, and millions of streams across platforms. Their much anticipated follow up single “I Tried A Ring On” is at Country radio now. After making their Grand Ole Opry debut and performing to a national audience on the “TODAY Show,” Tigirlily Gold is ready to bring girl group energy back to country.

ROCK SINGER + GUITARIST TIM MONTANA SHARES NEW SONG "DIE TODAY"

May 18, 2024

Rock singer/guitarist/songwriter Tim Montana drops his new song “Die Today” from his debut album, Savage. Pre-order, pre-add and pre-save Savage HERE.

“Die Today” is a gritty and grungy anthem that pays tribute to the special forces of the military who run into gunfire and lay down their lives for strangers, as Tim Montana is a vocal supporter of veterans. The gloomy guitars, Montana's gravelly vocals, and downright nasty guitar solos make this a "must listen" from Savage. It's a '90s-inspired song that truly comes to life when performed on stage, and fans will be screaming along to every syllable.

"I had the title 'Die Today' for several years and couldn’t figure out an angle to write it," says Montana. "When I sat down to write for the album Savage, I started chasing this title again. Right away, my friend who was in Special Operations texted me. I knew right then that this song had to be about heroes who put their lives on the line to save strangers. This song is dedicated to the special operations community and any hero who puts their life on the line for others."

On the Music Knox/BMG release Savage, Montana gets in touch with his undeniable rock 'n' roll roots. Armed with grit, guitars, and a hunger for glory, Montana has been endorsed by Dave Grohl and ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons, booked by David Letterman, and had his anthems used by the MLB and NHL. His moody, crackling, '90s-influenced riffs and whiskey-soaked vocals reel fans in while his storytelling keeps them. Savage is a custom and combustible cocktail, served in a dirty, cracked glass that proves why Montana earned iHeartRadio's "On The Verge" accolade.

Montana also shared the official video for the title track. Watch it below.

Tim Montana is touring heavily this year. He will support Bush, Jerry Cantrell, and Candlebox this summer and has appearances booked at major festivals. All dates are below.

TIM MONTANA ON TOUR:
6/8 — Sidney, MT — 2024 Hot Rods & Harleys Summer Kick Off*
6/29 — Rexford, MT — Abayance Bay Marina
7/6 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest 2024*
7/26 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater**
7/27 — Spokane, WA — Northern Quest Pavilion Amp**
7/31 — Salt Lake City, UT — USANA Amp**
8/1 — Greenwood Village, CO — Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre**
8/3 — La Crosse, WI — Copeland Park**
8/4 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater At White River State Park**
8/6 — Cedar Rapids, IA — McGrath Amphitheatre**
8/7 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion At Northerly Island**
8/8 — Three Forks, MT — Rockin The Rivers 2024*
8/9 — Nashville, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium**
8/10 — Maryland Heights, MO — Saint Louis Music Park**
8/13 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion At Nautica**
8/14 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center**
8/30 - 9/1 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma 2024*
9/28 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life 2024*
10/10 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock*
*FESTIVAL DATE
**With Bush, Jerry Cantrell, + Candlebox

About Tim Montana:
Tim Montana forges a new frontier for hard rock. Following a tumultuous and downright unbelievable childhood in a trailer off-the-grid, the singer, guitarist, and entrepreneur left his home state of Montana in the rearview at barely eighteen-years-old. Driven by a restless work ethic, he quietly carved out a niche without comparison. Along the way, he performed on The Late Show with David Letterman at the behest of the host (practically unheard of for a totally independent artist), collaborated with everyone from Billy F Gibbons to Kid Rock (cracking the charts for the first time), made a fan out of Charlie Sheen (who directed the "Mostly Stoned" video), and even attracted his idol Dave Grohl to his corner. Forged by a long grind, he fulfilled his destiny in 2023. Tim shook the rock world with "Devil You Know." Christened "flawless" and "One of the 30 Best Rock + Metal Songs of 2023" by Loudwire, the breakout single surged onto Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Rock & Alternative Airplay charts. In its wake, iHeartRadio touted him as an "On The Verge Artist." Soon, he found himself booked for tours with Staind, Seether, Saint Asonia, Bush, and Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains (another hero of Tim's). Simultaneously, he and Gibbons purchased an historic bar and hotel Wise River Club in Wise River, MT. Coming back home to Montana inspired him to go even wilder on his 2024 full-length album, Savage. The hooks hit harder, the distortion was cranked up louder, and the spirit became freer. Tim is telling a story that will resonate far beyond his home state, and you can hear it loud and clear on the first single and title track "Savage" and the second release "Die Today" with more to come.

BAT | UNDER THE CROOKED CLAW OUT NOW + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'REVENGE OF THE WOLF'

May 18, 2024

Richmond, Virginia metal-punk trio BAT welcomes the release of their second full-length album Under The Crooked Claw via Nuclear Blast Records. The brainchild of MUNICIPAL WASTE guitarists Ryan Waste & Nick Poulos, BAT ascended from the underground a decade ago on a dark, leather-winged trajectory. The band delivers their own blood-spattered horror leaning heavily on the dirtier side of speed metal.

To celebrate the release, BAT offers fans the single, 'Revenge Of The Wolf'. The band once again returned to horror director Norman Cabrera to create the perfect visuals. The video included cinematography completed by Rob Lucas, editing handled by Mike Mendez, and Maya Kay was responsible for the production.

Ryan Waste states, "The wait is finally over as our creation takes flight, sinking its claws into the airwaves. It was a true test of our will, caging this beast for what felt like an eternity. I’d especially like to thank my bandmates, Nick and Chris for their hard work and patience through the entire process. We wrote these songs during grim times and their ferocity is certainly emulated by that. Unleashing these tales of terror gives me a sense of fulfillment that is completely unmatched.”

Chris Marshall states, “I still bear the scars from The Claw.”

Nick Poulos comments, “From note to note, speed on speed, to say I’m proud of Under The Crooked Claw is an absolute understatement. We poured our hearts, minds, and souls into this record and I’m so proud of what we accomplished. My favorite BAT offering to date!”

Watch the music video for the new single 'Revenge Of The Wolf' Below.

Order and stream Under The Crooked Claw now at: https://bat.bfan.link/utcclp

The power trio, completed by drummer Chris Marshall, decamped to Philadelphia in June 2021 where Arthur Rizk recorded the basic tracks for Under The Crooked Claw. Yavé Rusttracked lead guitars and vocals later when the band was back in Richmond, ultimately to be mixed by Rizk and mastered by Joel Grind. The artwork for the album was inked by Brandon Holt and colored by Margaret Rolicki.

Jam-packed with tight, concise songs loaded with punchy choruses and lightning-laced leads, each of the 13 tracks offers a new horror short story mixing the perfect blend of heavy metal, punk, and rock ‘n’ roll or as Waste coins it "primitive heavy speed".

This Summer, BAT will be heading across the US on a series of 4 headlining dates followed by the first half of the 'Lifeless Birth Tour 2024' with headliners NECROT. BAT will perform throughout May before joining the NECROT tour on June 5th in Berkeley until departing the package on June 27th in Boston. The second half of the tour will continue until July 13 and will include PHOBOPHILIC as well as STREET TOMBS, who will be on the complete tour.

Confirmed dates for BAT are as follows:

Headlining dates
05/30 St. Louis, MO - The Sinkhole
05/31 Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge
06/02 Denver, CO - The Crypt
06/03 Salt Lake City, UT - Aces High Saloon

'Lifeless Birth Tour 2024'
supporting NECROT as well as STREET TOMBS
06/05 Berkeley, CA - The Cornerstone
06/06 Santa Ana, CA - Constellation Room
06/07 Los Angeles, CA - First St. Billiards
06/08 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
06/09 Phoenix, AZ - Nile Underground
06/10 Albuquerque, NM - The Launchpad
06/12 Austin, TX - Parish
06/13 Dallas, TX - Three Links
06/14 Houston, TX - The Secret Group
06/15 San Antonio, TX - Vibes Underground
06/16 New Orleans, LA - Santos
06/18 Tampa, FL - Orpheum
06/19 Orlando, FL - Will's Pub
06/20 Atlanta, GA - Boggs Social
06/21 Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern
06/22 Raleigh, NC - Chapel of Bones
06/23 Pittsburgh, PA - Cattivo
06/24 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
06/25 Bensalem, PA - Broken Goblet
06/26 Brooklyn, NY - The Meadows
06/27 Boston, MA - Sonia

BAT is:
Ryan Waste | Bass & Vocals
Nick Poulos | Guitar
Chris Marshall | Drums

More information:
https://bewareofthebat.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bewareofthebat/
https://www.instagram.com/bewareofbat/
https://www.youtube.com/@BATBAND

BEWITCHER Unleashes Electrifying New Single, "Starfire Maelstrom," Announces New Album, 'Spell Shock'

May 18, 2024

All the best tunes belong to the Devil, and Portland’s bastard sons BEWITCHER have returned to take back rock n’ roll in Baphomet’s name. The speed demons are now unleashing the electrifying new single, “Starfire Maelstrom," which is the first invocation from the haunted trio’s upcoming album, 'Spell Shock,' due September 27 on on Century Media Records. The track is the hardened and bloodthirsty sound of BEWITCHER - noise, filth, fury n’ all - and can be found along with a lyric video, which was created by Scott Taysom, watch below.

“It’s full of apocalyptic, speed demon vibes, and imagery taken from the worst of current events that only get more apocalyptic as time goes by,” says BEWITCHER frontman Mateo von Bewitcher of the album's lead missive. “It’s the feeling you get from ‘Fight Fire with Fire’ on [Metallica’s] ‘Ride the Lightning.’ It’s immediate how it feeds into themes of human destruction and war, but also has cosmic elements. It’s a classic album opener.”

Joining Von Bewitcher, bassist A. Magus, and drummer A. Hunter in the studio this time was none other longtime BEWITCHER fan Lars Frederiksen. Most of the world knows Frederiksen as a force in his own right, playing in the likes of Bay Area punk heroes Rancid, as well as his own Old Firm Casuals. While to some, it may have been an unlikely pairing with Frederiksen taking the producer’s seat, for everyone in the studio the connection was immediate.

Says Frederiksen on Spell Shock: "It’s the best record I’ve ever produced for one of the best bands in the world."

Bewitcher's latest lightening strike comes just in time for the band's appearance at Milwaukee Metal Festival, in which they will be laying waste to The Rave/Eagle's Ballroom tonight, May 17! Bewitcher is currently on the road with fellow Portland-based occultists UADA and Century Media labelmates Upon Stone for "The Shadows Return" tour, which will continue to decimate the states until the final stop on May 28 in Sacramento, CA. The full itinerary can be found below! More dates including a Fall North American tour, and BEWITCHER’s return to Europe as they continue to extol their “Black Magick Metal” gospel will be announced soon

Stream and download the new single HERE.

BEWITCHER US Dates:

THE SHADOWS RETURN TOUR w/ UADA

05/17: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

05/20: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary (w/ Stabbing)

05/22: Nashville, TN @ Vinyl Lounge

05/23: Dallas, TX @ RBC

05/24: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

05/25: Phoenix, AZ @ Pub Rock

05/27: Las Vegas, NV @ Usual Place

05/28: Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Midtown

BEWITCHER EU Dates:

11/8-9/24 (SE) Umea - House of Metal Festival

Since their formation in 2013, Bewitcher has seen their signature “Black Magick Metal” sound go from humble beginnings to new heights of creativity and wild anthemic fervor. A small collection of long out-of-print demo tapes kicked off what has proven to be an enduring line of ripping studio albums, singles and EPs. They have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy live shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.

Line-Up:

Mateo von Bewitcher – vox + guitars

A. Hunter – drums + percussion

A. Magus – bass guitar + backing vox

Follow:

Official Website

Facebook

Instagram

Stream // Order // Download

Koe Wetzel Drops "Sweet Dreams" Ahead of Highly-Anticipated Album '9 Lives,' Out July 19

May 17, 2024

“I want fans to know that there's a different side of me, not just the sex, drugs and rock & roll Koe that they may have heard about online,” Platinum-selling country rock sensation Koe Wetzel shared when unveiling his forthcoming fifth studio album, 9 Lives, set for July 19 release via Columbia Records. With today’s release of emotional ballad “Sweet Dreams,” Music Row’s “genre disruptor” demonstrates just that. Listen Below and pre-order / pre-save the album HERE.

Written by Wetzel alongside Amy Allen, Josh Serrato, Sam Harris and producer Gabe Simon, “Sweet Dreams” showcases a vulnerable side of the man praised by Billboard for “music that’s unvarnished and unfiltered” with a chorus that lays bare his raw, emotional depth:

        It’s hard to have sweet dreams when I’m such a nightmare
        I don’t wanna talk about it, rather not go there
        When I find a good thing, I burn it down slow
        Only see your face now when my eyes are closed

“I had an R&B type song in mind, like something off Usher’s Confessions album, with a badass drumbeat and a really cool melody. I had written in my notes a few weeks earlier: ‘Sweet Dreams,’” Wetzel says of writing and recording the moody track. “When we got to the Sonic Ranch in El Paso, we tried it. We stepped back to look at the song and got really excited about the way it came out.”

“Sweet Dreams” joins lead single “Damn Near Normal” and title track “9 Lives (Black Cat)” in offering an early preview of the album. Wetzel offered fans a further preview of the album’s multi-faceted narrative with a special trailer introducing nine unique Koe Wetzels as he showcased his comedic acting skills. Watch HERE.

The Texas-born live phenom also plans to take his new music global this year with his recently announced Damn Near Normal World Tour. Additionally, Wetzel will perform prominent sets at several festivals, including Hangout, Country Jam, Rock the Country, Country Thunder Wisconsin, WE Fest, Watershed and more, plus a hometown stadium show as he joins Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour in Arlington, Texas this July.

For more information on all things Koe Wetzel and to purchase tickets to upcoming shows, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel.

Damn Near Normal World Tour Dates:
July 27             The Woodlands, Texas  ||  Cynthia Woods Pavilion
Aug. 7              Missoula, Mont.  ||  Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater
Aug. 8              Nampa, Idaho  ||  Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Aug. 9              Sandy, Utah  ||  Sandy Amphitheater
Aug. 10            Las Vegas, Nev.  ||  The Theater at Virgin Hotel Hotels Las Vegas
Aug. 15            Minneapolis, Minn.  ||  The Armory
Aug. 16            Council Bluffs, Iowa  ||  Stir Cove (Harrah’s Casino)
Aug. 21            Cleveland, Ohio  ||  Jacobs Pavilion
Aug. 22            Columbus, Ohio  ||  KEMBA Live! Outdoor
Aug. 23            Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Stage AE
Aug. 24            Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem
Aug. 28            Boston, Mass.  ||  Roadrunner
Aug. 29            Uncasville, Conn.  ||  Mohegan Sun Arena
Aug. 30            Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug. 31            Reading, Pa.  ||  Santander Arena
Sept. 4              Charleston, W.V.  ||  Charleston Coliseum
Sept. 5              Roanoke, Va.  ||  Berglund Center
Sept. 6              Columbia, S.C.  ||  Colonial Life Arena
Sept. 7              Cary, N.C.  ||  Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sept. 12            Kansas City, Kan.  ||  Azura Amphitheater
Sept. 13            Camdenton, Mo.  ||  Ozarks Amphitheater
Sept. 18            St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Chaifetz Arena
Sept. 20            Huntsville, Ala.  ||  The Orion Amphitheater
Sept. 21            Macon, Ga.  ||  Atrium Health Amphitheater
Sept. 25            Alexandria, La.  ||  Rapides Parish Coliseum
Sept. 26            Tuscaloosa, Ala.  ||  Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
Sept. 27            Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater
Sept. 28            Little Rock, Ark.  ||  First Security Amphitheater
Oct. 3               Pikeville, Ky.  ||  Appalachian Wireless Arena
Oct. 4               Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Oct. 5               Evansville, Ind.  ||  Ford Center
Oct. 10             Abilene, Texas  ||  Expo Center of Taylor County
Oct. 11             Lubbock, Texas  ||  Cooks Garage
Oct. 13             Morrison, Colo.  ||  Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Oct. 26             Manchester, U.K.  ||  Academy 3
Oct. 27             London, U.K.  ||  The Garage
Oct. 30             Glasgow, U.K.  ||  Oran Mor
Oct. 31             Birmingham, U.K.  ||  Academy 2
Nov. 1              Leeds, U.K.  ||  Brudenell Social Club
Nov.3               Amsterdam, Netherlands  ||  Melkweg (Oude Zaal)
Nov. 5              Hamburg, Germany  ||  Bahnhof Pauli
Nov. 6              Berlin, Germany  ||  Frannz Club
Nov. 7              Cologne, Germany  ||  Club Volta
Nov. 10            Stockholm, Sweden  ||  Nalen
Nov. 11 Oslo, Norway  ||  Rockefeller Music Hall
Nov. 13            Copenhagen, Denmark  ||  Lille Vega

Additional Shows:
May 18             Gulf Shores, Ala.  ||  Hangout Music Festival
June 21             Grand Junction, Colo.  ||  Country Jam
June 29             Poplar Bluff, Mo.  ||  Rock The Country
July 18             Twin Lakes, Wis.  ||  Country Thunder Wisconsin
July 26             Arlington, Texas  ||  AT&T Stadium (with Morgan Wallen)
July 31             Davenport, Iowa  ||  Mississippi Valley Fair
Aug. 1              Detroit Lakes, Minn.  ||  WE Fest
Aug. 3              Sweet Home, Ore.  ||  Oregon Jamboree Music Festival
Aug. 4              George, Wash.  ||  Watershed Festival
Aug. 17            Wichita, Kan.  ||  Bulls, Bands and Barrels
Sept. 14            Prior, Okla.  ||  Born & Raised
Sept. 19            Louisville, Ky.  ||  Bourbon & Beyond

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down: The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. His 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no- holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” and the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” plus the Gold-certified “Good Die Young” and “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has 2.6 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” In 2023 alone, he sold more than 275,000 tickets, and appeared for a third time on POLLSTAR’s Top Worldwide Tours. Wetzel will open for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour this July and play prominent sets at festivals like Country Thunder and Watershed this summer, while also headlining his own Damn Near Normal World Tour. His new album, 9 Lives (Columbia), is set for release July 19.

George Strait Releases "MIA Down in MIA" + 'Cowboys And Dreamers' Set for 9/6

May 17, 2024

On the heels of sharing the news of his 31st studio album with fans during a sold-out show at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium earlier this month, Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait debuts the first release from Cowboys And Dreamers with “MIA Down in MIA.” Listen to the song HERE and pre-save/pre-add Cowboys And Dreamers, set for release Sept. 6, HERE.

Written by Adam Craig and Dean Dillon, and produced by Strait with Chuck Ainlay, “MIA Down in MIA” features the Texas native’s Ace in the Hole Band, including longtime fiddle player Gene Elder.

“I’m dedicating this record to my longtime manager and friend Erv Woolsey and my longtime fiddle player and friend Gene Elders (a player on four of these tracks), who we lost on the same day, March 20, 2024, as well as my longtime friend and road manager Tom Foote, who we lost on April 29, 2024,” shares Strait. “I will never forget all of the good times we had together. May they rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.”

The follow-up to Honky Tonk Time Machine, Strait’s 27th No. 1 Billboard Country album, Cowboys And Dreamers will feature 13 new songs, including “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame” featuring Chris Stapleton, which the pair debuted during the sold-out show at Lucas Oil Stadium on May 4, and his own rendition of Waylon Jennings’ “Waymore’s Blues.”

The Texas Troubadour will continue his series of stadium shows next Saturday, May 25 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, followed by additional dates this summer in Charlotte, N.C.; East Rutherford, N.J.; College Station, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Detroit, Mich.; and Chicago, Ill., before supersizing his longstanding Strait to Vegas show with a December date at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to mark the 37th installment of the engagement.

Strait’s 2024 Concert Calendar:
5/25 Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA
6/1 Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC
6/8 MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ
6/15 Kyle Field College Station, TX
6/29 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT
7/13 Ford Field Detroit, MI
7/20 Soldier Field Chicago, IL
12/7 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV

For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit GeorgeStrait.com.

About George Strait
George Strait is the unambiguous King of Country Music, having sold more than 105 million albums and counting while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards as well as countless nominations and becoming the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades. With 33 different Platinum or multi-Platinum albums, he’s earned the third-most certifications of any artist in any genre, following only The Beatles and Elvis Presley, and with a total of 60, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist in history.

The Texas troubadour will release his 31st career studio album Cowboys And Dreamers on Sept. 6, following 2019’s best-selling Country album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, on MCA Nashville. Produced by Strait and Chuck Ainlay, the album quickly became Strait’s record-extending 27th No. 1 Billboard Country album. Comprised of 12 original titles plus Strait’s version of the Johnny Paycheck classic “Old Violin.” The Country Music Hall of Fame member earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his single “The Weight of the Badge” from the project. For more information, visit GeorgeStrait.com.

Elle King Opens Up About Career & Life with Chelsea Handler on 'Dear Chelsea'

May 17, 2024

Following her second consecutive year playing Stagecoach, with a set that received critical review including the Orange County Register who said, “Country rocker Elle King brought her signature sass and grooves to her sunset set, treating the audience to a mix of new music and covers,” Elle King joined Chelsea Handler in a candid and unfiltered episode of her highly-rated podcast Dear Chelsea.

In her first interview since the release of her latest single, "Baby Daddy's Weekend," King delved into a wide array of topics with Handler, including music, motherhood, life on the road and the inherent pressures that come with it.

Both known for their fearless and candid approach to life and conversation, the two trail-blazing women left no stone unturned as they shared insights into their respective journeys in the entertainment industry, offering listeners a glimpse into the realities behind the glamour.

Listeners can tune in to this captivating episode of Dear Chelsea to catch the full conversation between Elle King and Chelsea Handler, available now on all major podcast platforms. King’s “Baby Daddy’s Weekend,” is at country radio and available on all streaming services.

Frenchy and the Punk announce eighth album and UK / US tour. Watch the video for lead single 'Hypnotized'

May 17, 2024

"Explosive, subdued, confrontational, soothing, spikey and accessible" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Captivating with a sense of adventure... always injects a silver lining into their dusky post-punk" ~ The Spill Magazine

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

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

NYC post-punk duo Frenchy and the Punk present 'Hypnotized', a seductive dance floor romp and the first taste of their eighth album 'Midnight Garden'. Released via EA Recordings, this follows their critically-acclaimed 'Zen Ghost' LP and Siouxsie tribute 'Cities In Dust'.

This collection bursts with dance grooves, guitar-driven upbeat melodies and soaring vocals. Written in France and the USA, this post-punk, new wave and dark alternative-drenched cauldron of songs address themes ranging from the gothic reimagining of the garden of eden, rising from the ashes and starting over, to socio-political commentary,

Formed in 2005, Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephenson and guitarist-composer Scott Helland, co-founder of Deep Wound (with Dinosaur Jr. icons J Mascis and Lou Barlow) and Outpatients. Named one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, they profess a vivid blend of post-punk, dark folk, new wave, goth and punk cabaret. Helland is also known for his exceptional solo music project Guitarmy of One.

On 'Midnight Garden', Stephenson hits her stride - lyrically, vocally and with the synth sounds peppering the album. Helland shows his knack for infectious, and often euphoric, guitar melodies, propelling these tracks and perfectly complementing Frenchy's vocals.

"Scott came up with the guitar riff for 'Hypnotized' back in 2017. We were staying in a hotel in Atlantic City in-between tour stops. The hotel dated back to the 1930s with beautiful art-deco style decor. It was completely deserted and had an eerie presence - it was definitely haunted. We stumbled upon a lounge area looking over the ocean with a grand piano and spent the afternoon, with the place to ourselves, playing and coming up with song ideas. I didn’t like any lyrics that I was coming up with for that particular riff and it got shelved," explains Samantha Stephenson.

"Once in a while, I’d go back to it but it wasn’t until this past January, seven years later, that it finally took shape. We went to an art opening where photographer and mixed media artist Alice Teeple was showing her ‘Solve Et Coagula’ exhibit. I was very drawn to a book she had created with photographs and French text that she told me was inspired by the French Hypnotist Jean-Martin Charcot and I ended up falling down the Charcot rabbit hole. We were in the middle of working on the new album and I was revisiting that guitar riff, and the hypnosis theme found its way into the song, fitting perfectly after all those years. The theme of hypnosis is a double-edged sword. In one respect, it’s something that feels peaceful and sensual; in another, it feels unnerving in its ability to placate and overpower into subjugation."

Drawing inspiration from post-punk legends like The Cure, the upbeat energy and percussive textures of Adam and the Ants, the bewitching mystique of Siouxsie and the Banshees, and the quirky charm of The B-52's, they have crafted a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly authentic delivered in an unorthodox way.

About 'Hypnotized, Scott Helland says, "The song sprung from the opening grungy bass line that I played with an electro-acoustic hybrid guitar through octave and distortion pedals. The groove pulses beneath Samantha’s soaring vocals and lets up occasionally to allow me to growl the word "Hypnotized". I love that it’s a confounding track in that it hypnotizes you to move. We love to work with contrasts".

Over the years, the duo has forged their own distinct path, touring across the US and Europe with their artful two-person powerhouse of sound. To date, they've performed with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Aurelio Voltaire and Faun.

'Hypnotized' is out now, available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The 'Midnight Garden' album, which is now available for pre-order, will be released on vinyl, CD and digitally on June 28.

The band kicks off their UK tour on May 21, when they play Bristol's Exchange with Miranda Sex Garden. American dates will follow in June. Tour tickets can be found online.

CREDITS
Samantha Stephenson - Vocals, Percussion, Keyboard
Scott Helland - Guitar, Bass, Drums and Drum Programming
Recorded at Split Rock Studios (New Paltz, NY)
Recorded & mixed by Jason Sarubbi
Mastered by Martin Bowes at The Cage (Coventry UK)
Written, performed and produced by Frenchy and the Punk
Single artwork by Samantha Stephenson
Artist photos by Nicola Bee

TOUR DATES
MAY 18 Milton, PA - Reign of Terror Presents: World of Fae
MAY 19 Berkeley Springs, WV - Bringing in the May
MAY 21 Bristol, UK - The Exchange (with Miranda Sex Garden)
MAY 23 Brighton, UK - Brighton Spiegeltent
JUN 1 Wareham UK - Alice’s Wicked Tea Party
JUN 7 Morecambe, UK - A Splendid Day Out Festival
JUN 8 Newcastle, UK - Little Buildings
JUN 9 Edinburgh, UK - Banshee Labyrinth
JUN 14 Leicester, UK - Firebug
JUN 15 London, UK - Dublin Castle
JUN 17 Oxford, UK - Botley Taproom
JUN 22 Salem, MA - Darq Salem
JUL 11 Pomeroy, OH - Starwood Festival
JUL 13 Pittsburgh, PA - TBA
JUL 14 Columbus, OH - Dirty Dungarees Alt Music Space
JUL 17 Cincinnati, OH - The Comet
JUL 18 Detroit, MI - Corktown Tavern
JUL 19 Akron, OH - Buzzbin
JUL 20 Maple Heights, OH - Maple Grove Tavern
JUL 21 Dayton, OH - Blind Bob’s
JUL 23 St Louis, MO - Crack Fox
JUL 25 Cleveland, OH - Wizbang Theater
JUL 26 Sherman, NY - Sirius Rising Festival
SEPT 6 Pittsburgh, PA - Pitts Art Fest
SEPT 22 York, PA - Enchanted Festival
SEPT 26 Dark Castle Festival, Louisville, KY
OCT 5/6 Attleboro, MA - Jewelry City Festival
OCT 12 Upper Lake, CA - Hexenfest
OCT 25 Shepherdstown, WV - TBA
NOV 16 Baltimore, MD - Fairy Scary Ball

Claudio Simonetti's Goblin Reveals Low Tickets for Special 'Dawn of the Dead' Performance

May 17, 2024

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As a near-summer revelation to all horror fans, Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will performing the score of George A. Romero's 'Dawn of the Dead' along with a screening of the classic film for the last time ever for only three exclusive / surprise U.S. dates this May! To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the classic zombie flick, which saw its return to theaters, drive-ins, and malls last month, the composer and his collective will bring the horrors to life in Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX and New York, NY in just a few short weeks! These will be the only THREE 'Dawn of the Dead' performances by Claudio Simonetti's Goblin worldwide. No further dates will be added. Tickets can be found HERE while they last and as of now, the shows are selling fast with NYC to sell-out at any minute, so hurry up before it's too late!

New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® recently revealed that George A. Romero’s 'Dawn of the Dead' is now celebrating the 45th Anniversary of its North American debut with a blow-out celebration event! The definitive zombie classic returns to both Theatres and Drive-Ins for screenings across the U.S. and Canada, with most theaters welcoming the film back to the big screen from now throughout the end of May! In addition, there are very special official anniversary collectables coming from FRIGHT-RAGS and ISH! The previously announced big-screen return has updated and revised the listings, which can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential soundtracks in horror, including Dawn of the Dead, Deep Red, Suspiria, Tenebrae, and countless others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day. Simonetti and his collective will perform the haunting and tense score to Demons. The film was produced by master of horror Dario Argento (Suspiria, Tenebrae, etc.) and was directed by Lamberto Bava, son of iconic cinematographer Mario Bava. Enter the screening with caution and don't touch any props, lest the demons possess you...

CLAUDIO SIMONETTI'S GOBLIN

North American Tour Dates:

05/24: Los Angeles, CA @ The Orpheum Theatre

05/27: Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre

05/30: New York, NY @ City Winery

Lineup:

Claudio Simonetti: Keyboards

Daniele Amador: Guitar

Cecilia Nappo: Bass

Federico Maragoni: Drums

Links:

Official Goblin Website

Velocity Records Signs rosecoloredworld + Band Shares "cold day in Hell"

May 15, 2024

VELOCITY RECORDS is thrilled to welcome Los Angeles rock band rosecoloredworld to the label roster.

Check out this video of the band announcing its signing... at 30,000'ish feet!

"WE SIGNED A RECORD DEAL WITH VELOCITY RECORDS!!!!! Holy shit, you guys — we really did it. We could not be more stoked for this new era of RCW and are so incredibly thankful for each and every one of you rocking with us. Sometimes, your dreams really do become reality. Thank you all for being a part of our rosecoloredworld. Cheers to a new beginning," says band members Rae and Addison.

Today, the duo has shared the single "cold day in hell." Listen here.

The song is powered by a ferocious, alt rock battery. Gorgeous vocal interplay, propulsive riffing, and arena-sized choruses abound. It may be "a cold day in hell," but this track is straight fire.

Watch the video Below

"'cold day in hell' was the final song we wrote for our upcoming debut EP," the band says. "It's about those moments where we feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of self-doubt and turmoil. Sometimes, those moments can feel tremendously heavy, like where every day feels like Groundhog Day — in the worst way. We've learned that the only true way out is through. This is an anthem for all of those who are fighting their own battles, offering support and hope amidst the struggle of the human condition.”

rosecoloredworld combine catchy melodies with honest, self-reflective, and narrative-driven lyrics. The band was formed by two artists, Rae and Addison, who met in Hollywood through a mutual friend. Their music has been described as a safe place where people from all walks of life can feel accepted, seen, and celebrated for being exactly who they are. By creating this community, it gives anyone permission to live with a sense of freedom and create their own rosecoloredworld.

The new music was produced by Tom Denney (A Day To Remember, Dayseeker, Pierce The Veil, Wage War). The band recently played at Kill Iconic Fest and opened for both SUM 41 and NOAHFINNCE. They will hit the road with The Dangerous Summer this June and July. All tour dates are below.

ROSECOLOREDWORLD ON TOUR:
WITH THE DANGEROUS SUMMER:
6/21 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
6/22 — West Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
6/23 — Atlanta, GA — Aisle 5
6/25 — Jacksonville, FL — Underbelly
6/26 — Orlando, FL — The Social
6/28 — Austin, TX — The Parish
6/29 — Dallas, TX — Club Dada
7/2 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theatre Underground
7/3 — San Diego, CA — Soda Bar
7/5 — Anaheim, CA — Chain Reaction
7/6 — Las Vegas, NV —The Usual Place
7/7 — Salt Lake City, UT — Soundwell
7/9 — Denver, CO — Bluebird Theater
7/11 — St. Paul, MN — Turf Club
7/12 — Chicago, IL— Beat Kitchen
7/13 — Detroit, MI — Lager House
7/15 — Toronto, ON — Velvet Underground
7/18 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie
7/19 — Lowell, MA —Taffeta Music Hall
7/20 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents
7/21 — Brooklyn, NY — The Sultan Room

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 Announces Hotel Deals

May 15, 2024

“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY is now revealing hotel deals for the 2025 edition, which will take place in Oslo (NO) from April 17-20 for another blasphemous Easter! The official festival hotel partner is once again the Clarion Hotel® The Hub. Fans can now book their rooms at a discounted rate using the code "INFERNO," which is good until March 17, 2025! For more information can be found via the official Inferno Festival Website or directly via the hotel's website.

The audience, artists, media, and music industry personnel will gather at Clarion The Hub for happenings, partying and a good night sleep.

Moreover, The Inferno Music Conference will take place at the hotel prior to the festival doors opening on Thursday and Friday, for which more info will be revealed soon! Hotel guests will also be treated to an epic and inclusive breakfast buffet that runs until 11:00 A.M. (it's worth waking up early for!) as well as free access to the swimming pool and sauna.

The Hub boasts Oslo’s best location, right in the city centre, next to Oslo Central Station and the

Airport Express Train. It's also only about a five-minute walk from the iconic rock bars and venues in which Inferno Festival will be hosting bands and special events: Rockefeller & John Dee, Salt, Kniven, Vaterland, Brewgata and Rock In, allowing guest to travel freely without the expense of taxis or transit.

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2024 was once again another major success, filled with once-in-a-lifetime performances and enviable experiences only available to attendees! The epic four-day festival overtook several venues in Oslo during Easter weekend, bringing blasphemy and hellfire to the holiest of days. For those who missed it, we bring you a recap of some of the highlights as a reminder not to sleep on tickets for the 2025 edition, which will take place from April 17-20. Demand is so high that Early Bird tickets have already sold out entirely, but fret not as more will be made available soon at THIS LOCATION.

This year featured a stacked lineup of artists who ranged from iconic headliners to artists emerging from the underground, as well as a mixture of extreme metal such as Misþyrming and Saor, prog acts Cynic and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and even epic, esoteric acts such as Jo Quail. Among the highlights includes the once-in-a-lifetime set from Norway's own Dimmu Borgir, who were joined by three former members: bassist/vocalist ICS Vortex, keyboardist Mustis, and drummer Tjodalv during "Spiritual Black Dimensions." Fan filmed video of the legendary set can be found by Marko Vladilo of the band KRYN at THIS LOCATION.

Metal Injection Announces Second Annual Festival, Ft. JINJER, CONVERGE, GOD FORBID, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, HANABIE + More!

May 15, 2024

The Metal Injection festival is back with an all new incredible line up, special sets and tons of surprises! In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Metal Injection, the event will be hitting the streets of the website's origins in New York at Brooklyn Monarch & Meadows on September 21 & 22.

The festival roster includes exclusive specials sets like the recently-reunited God Forbid playing 'Gone Forever' for the first time in its entirety and 3 Inches of Blood reuniting and performing on the East Coast for the first time in over a decade. There's also a very special, commissioned world debut of the project Pallid Veil featuring Luc Lemay of Gorguts, Dave Davidson of Revocation, Liam Wilson of The Dillinger Escape Plan and In Flames, and Elliot Hoffman of Carbomb; as well as a special acoustic set by Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath of Cave In, and so much more! Plus, fans will have access to a very special and rare meet & greet opportunity with Jinjer!

Join Metal Injection for an unforgettable weekend with 31 bands, on 3 stages, in 2 days of rock and metal that runs the gamut between death metal, djent, metal core, hardcore, doom, rock, gothic metal, thrash, industrial, slam and more!

The full lineup is as follows:

September 21 & 22 @ Brooklyn Monarch & Meadows

(BUY TIX HERE)

Jinjer

Converge

God Forbid (performing Gone Forever)

3 Inches of Blood (first east coast show in over a decade)

Hanabie

Cave In (Adam & Stephen set)

Rivers Of Nihil

Revocation

Goatwhore

Pallid Veil (commissioned world debut)

Oceans of Slumber

Carbomb

Body Box

Gost

Born of Osiris

Wretched

Jesus Wept

Hath

Cognitive

Vitriol

Phantom Eye

Necrofier

Genocide Pact

Shock Withdrawal

Johnny Booth

Uncured

Hue

Lamacchia

Del Judas

Vermin Dog

Fellahin Fall

The festival will also include lots of surprises, giveaways, unannounced happenings, vendors and more across the weekend. Early bird weekend tix are on sale now RIGHT HERE and includes all stages for both days, all for only $99! Act quickly, and you can grab this price while supplies last, before the regular GA pricing kicks in.

For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to Headbang for Science, an annual scholarship award for high school seniors, undergrads & grad students who are pursuing a career in healthcare and/or the physical sciences. It’s the first scholarship foundation to directly provide financial aid to “Metalheads,” and was founded by SiriusXM curator/host and former Pharmacy grad student Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin in 2021.

3 Inches of Blood drummer Ash Pearson comments on the band's long-awaited return to NYC, "We’re very excited to come to New York for the first time in over a decade. New York fans have always been good to us and we’re looking forward to playing for them again. Should be an incredible weekend"

Metal Injection founder and festival organizer Frank Godla adds, “Last year was an incredible way to kick things off for the Metal Injection Festival, and with this year being our 20th anniversary I decided to head back to our origins. This year, I bring this mammoth weekend to Brooklyn, NY with a celebration it’s never seen.

"The list of artists and special sets on this roster is truly insane, and I couldn’t be happier about how this shaped up. Even the smallest bands on this roster excite the shit out of me, and will be household names. So here’s your chance to see what they’re made of the way I see them.

"I can’t wait to see y’all there!”

More information can be found via the official Metal Injection website HERE.

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Adam Ezra Group -TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS YEAR'S RAMBLE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH!

May 15, 2024

THE RAMBLE - SATURDAY - AUGUST 24TH - ASHBURNHAM, MA

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!!

For those of you who are new to our community, The Ramble is a pay-what-you-can festival that we host along with our nonprofit, RallySound, on a mountainside each year. The Ramble is dedicated to ending veteran homelessness in the Northeast. Last year we had almost 1000 people find their way to Ashburnham, Massachusetts to attend The Ramble, and we raised enough money to help 143 of our veteran heroes into safe and dignified housing! The Ramble is run 100% by a volunteer army, and all of the artists are hand-picked by Adam and donate their time and talent.

IT IS OUR MOST INSPIRING DAY OF THE YEAR, AND WE'D LIKE YOU TO BE A PART OF IT!

Learn more at getrambled.com and reserve your tickets ASAP. Our festival grounds have yet to reach capacity, but they are not huge, and we want to make sure everyone on this list can attend if they would like to. Make your plans. Pay what you can. Come join us! ♥️

Additional Adam Ezra Group News:

Tour dates from Maine to Miami are available on our shows page. Check it out HERE!

Winter Gathering 2025 is beginning to fill up. Learn more and get on it! Head to our Winter Gathering pages to find all of the details and secure your spots.

At some point over the next month or so AEG will be announcing tickets for our 2025 5-day Bermuda cruise, leaving out of NJ! Keep your eyes peeled... :)

We're coming up on Gathering #800!! Thank you to all of you who continue to join our livestreams, and to all the member-supporters who make it all possible. ♥️ You can learn all about The Gathering Series HERE.

Adam Ezra Group has been invited to play at the Philadelphia Folk Festival on Aug 15! We're so honored and excited to be a part of this historic event...woot!

PROFANATICA Kicks Off U.S. Headlining Tour

May 14, 2024

USBM legends PROFANATICA will be scourging the states with blasphemy starting tomorrow, May 14, in Youngstown, OH and will conclude on June 8 in Raleigh, NC. The band will be supported by Stormruler. Tickets are now on sale HERE.

ICYMI: 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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