Jeris Johnson Announces Fall 2024 Headline Tour + Announces "Dragonborn" Out 8/23

Dubbed "The Future of Rock" by TikTok in his early career, JERIS JOHNSON is ready to present to the metal world his latest album, Dragonborn, set for release on August 23. Pre-order it here.

 Having dipped his feet into the hip-hop world, the passion with which Johnson has stomped into the rock world has been felt and recognized by critics, warmly received by even the most traditional of metal purveyors. 

Fans new and old will be greeted by a hard-hitting new sound from rock's future, who hopes to embrace the worlds of gaming and fantasy into the headbanging world. Venues around the U.S. will be slayed by JERIS JOHNSON's newest tracks, "Here's To The Years," "John," "When The Darkness Comes," and more, accompanied by his beloved steel sword. "Jeris," meaning protector, ruler with the spear, has fully been embodied by the man who has his eyes set on setting the traditional metal world ablaze.

Be sure to catch Jeris Johnson as he shares Dragonborn around the country, encouraging the familiar to turn conventional, and welcome everyone to his darkened fantasy world. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 12 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

Johnson will also support Falling In Reverse on select dates this August and September. 

All confirmed Jeris Johnson tour dates are below.

JERIS JOHNSON ON TOUR:
WITH FALLING IN REVERSE:

8/29 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
8/30 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
9/1 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/2 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/4 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheatre
9/6 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
9/7 — Scranton, PA — Montage Mountain
9/9 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion
9/10 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/12 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
9/13 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
9/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery at Freedom Hill
9/16 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
9/17 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
9/20 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Arena
9/21 — St Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/23 — Denver, CO — The JunkYard
9/25 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
9/26 — Los Angeles, CA — Kia Forum

HEADLINE DATES:
10/10 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival*
10/11 — Fresno, CA — Strummers
10/13 — Eugene, OR — WOW Hall
10/14 — Seattle, WA — Madame Lou's 
10/17 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep
10/19 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theatre
10/21 — Lawrence, KS — Bottleneck
10/22 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th Street Entry
10/23 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean 
10/25 — Ferndale, MI — Loving Touch 
10/26 — Columbus, OH — Woodlands Tavern
10/29 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room 
10/30 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird Cafe
11/1 — Cambridge, MA — Sonias
11/2 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge 
11/5 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
11/7 — Austin, TX — Ballroom at Spiderhouse
11/8 — Dallas, TX — RBC
11/12 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theatre
11/13 — Los Angeles, CA — Moroccan Lounge
*FESTIVAL DATE

DARK FUNERAL Shares New Reworked Single, "My Dark Desires (Re-Recording 2024)" ⛧

Swedish black metal stalwarts DARK FUNERAL are now celebrating three decades of blasphemywith a re-worked version of their debut album! 'Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition)' is due on August 9 via Century Media Records and has been remixed by David Castillo and re-mastered once again by Thomas "Plec" Johansson. The band is now sharing the third offering from the record, "My Dark Desires (Re-Recording 2024)" along with a visualizer! The clip can be found below.

DARK FUNERAL has previously commented about the special edition, “In January 1994, Blackmoon (RIP) and I put our entire income and savings into a recording session and pressing 1,000 copies of our 4-track debut Mini-CD. A Mini-CD we released ourselves too. To now reach the significant milestone with an epic 30th anniversary is of course very honorable for me & the band. Three decades of Swedish Black Metal filled with precious memories. It is now time for us to reflect on what started it all, a 30-year epic journey, filled with experiences and an unbreakable bond. And in this honor, we have breathed new life into these legendary songs & given them an honest but modern update. Enjoy!“

In addition, DARK FUNERAL will be embarking on a U.S. tour later this year as direct support for GWAR! The trek will kick off on October 17 in Las Vegas, NV and will dominate the states until the final stop on November 20 in Nashville, TN. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets will go on sale tomorrow, June 21 @ 10:00 A.M. local time.

Find rare material from the band's ominous beginnings in 1994 — an ultimate rendition and must-have for devoted disciples of darkness! Pre-Order this exclusive collector's edition HERE

Dark Funeral line-up (1994):

Lord Ahriman – Guitars

Blackmoon – Guitars

Draugen – Drums

Themgoroth – Bass & Vocals

Dark Funeral line-up (2024):

Lord Ahriman – Guitars

Heljarmadr – Vocals

Chaq Mol – Guitars

Jalomaah – Drums

Adra-Melek – Bass

Music & Lyrics by Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman

1994 Recordings & Mixes by Dan Swanö, Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson

2024 Recordings & Mixes by David Castillo, Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson

Video Production by 12 Inch Media

Artwork: Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman

Album Formats:

CD Jewelcase

Limited hand-numbered Transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl

Limited hand-numbered Clear Smoke Marbled 180g Vinyl (US EDITION)

Strictly Limited hand-numbered transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl including signed Art Print - Only 300 copies worldwide (Century Media Exclusive)

Digital Album

Links:

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Apple Music

Dark Funeral Live U.S. Dates

The Stoned Age Tour w/ Gwar

10/17: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

10/18: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

10/19: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

10/20: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

10/22: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

10/23: Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House

10/24: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

10/27: Denver, CO @ Summit

10/29: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre

10/30: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre

10/31: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

11/01: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre

11/02: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

11/03: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally's

11/05: Boston, MA @ The Paradise Rock Club

11/06: Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

11/13: Orlando, FL @ The Beacham

11/15: Dallas, TX @ The Studio at the Factory

11/16: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

11/17: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

11/19: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)

11/20: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

Living Dead Girl Drops "UGLY" Video

LIVING DEAD GIRL has premiered the video for the latest single "UGLY" over at Revolver. Watch it Below.

"'Ugly' is a song I wrote from a place of frustration, knowing many fellow women could relate," the artist shares. "It's about wanting to be taken seriously for your contributions and skills without being objectified or undermined in any profession or passion. When it came to making a music video, we wanted to bring that idea to life, but in true Living Dead Girl form, it still needed to have an element of fun and humor. Even with a serious message, we still are a band that likes to have fun in everything we do. I paid some subtle homage to The Powerpuff Girls and their message of girl power and empowerment, while playing into the aesthetic of a campy horror movie. All while tying it into a gym setting: the place in which every woman just wants to be left alone!"

ABOUT LIVING DEAD GIRL:
Florida transplants originally from Toronto Canada, LIVING DEAD GIRL is a female-fronted metal band that exploded onto the alternative music scene with their debut album Exorcism in 2021. Created by vocalist and songwriter Molly Rennick, produced by the critically acclaimed Mitchell Marlow (In This Moment, Papa Roach, All That Remains), and mastered by Howie Weinberg (U2, Nirvana, Metallica), Exorcism boasted 11 banging tracks including the hit single "Alive," which reached the Billboard charts with two weeks at #1 as the Most Added song on the Mainstream Rock Indicator, and #17 on the Mainstream Rock Indicator Chart. "Alive" was also #3 on the Top 10 Greatest Gainers Secondary Market Rock Chart, reached #5 on the Top 50 Secondary Market Rock chart, and #10 on SiriusXM Canada's Indigenous Music Countdown! The album's success has had the band interviewed by, and featured in dozens of world-renowned publications including Revolver, Hustler, Outburn, and more. 
     
     Rennick's bold presence on stage and in videos attracts large audiences around the world, with the band's YouTube videos in the hundreds of thousands of views, and regular signed merchandise and CD orders being shipped all around the world as far as Australia and Japan. A noteworthy fact about the band is that Rennick was thought to be a stillborn at birth; however, Rennick survived and grew into the powerhouse vocalist she is today, which boasts a significant and meaningful underlying story to the name "Living Dead Girl."
    
     The momentum Living Dead Girl is moving at as a young independent band that released their first album in the middle of a pandemic is unbelievable, until you hear it for yourself. A seamless hybrid of goth, rock, and pop punk, Living Dead Girl has distinctly created their own genre that markets to the masses. After filling 2022 with international tours including festival performances, Living Dead Girl attacked 2023 with two NEW ALBUMS, new music videos, and months of international touring! Now, they have come into 2024 swinging with new single "Ugly," as featured on SiriusXM Octane TestDrive, and more touring in both the U.S. and Canada. Living Dead Girl is force to be reckoned with, and is "the future of heavy music." (Underground Nation).


Living Dead Girl is touring through November. All confirmed dates are below.

LIVING DEAD GIRL ON TOUR:
7/11 — Fort Walton Beach, FL— Downtown Music Hall
7/12 — Huntsville, AL — Shagnasty's
7/13 — Bristol, TN — The Mountain
7/14 — Cincinnati, OH — Legend's
7/17 — Green Bay, WI — Tarlton Theatre w/ City of The Weak
7/18 — Chicago, IL — WC Social Club w/ City of The Weak
7/19/ Cadott, WI — ROCK FEST
7/20 — Bloomington, IL — nightshop
7/21 — Indianapolis, IN  — Long Shot w/ The Convalescence
7/22 — Saint Joseph, MO — The Rendezvous w/ The Convalescence
7/24 — Detroit, MI — Small's
7/25 — Corbin, KY — The Train Station
7/26 — Glasgow, KY — AJ's Place
7/27 — Gainesville, GA — Blackstrap Rock Hall
7/28 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
9/20 — Owen Sound, ON — The Harb
9/21 — Tillsonburg, ON — Paddy's Underground
9/22 — Hamilton, ON — The Casbah
9/25 — Kingston, ON — Overtime
9/26 — Montreal, QC — Piranha Bar
9/28 — Sudbury, ON — SICK Horror Convention
9/29 — Toronto, ON — Bovine Sex Club
11/14 — West Palm Beach, FL — Respectable Street w/ LYLVC
11/15 — Satellite Beach, FL — Wynfield's w/ Burning Witches + LYLVC
11/16 — Sanford, FL — West End Trading Co w/ LYLVC
11//17 Tampa, FL — Brass Mug w/ LYLVC

And So I Watch You From Afar Share New Track "Years Ago" — LISTEN // Summer Tour Kicks Off This Month

Stalwart Irish post-rock outfit And So I Watch You From Afar have released "Years Ago," the third single from their forthcoming seventh album Megafauna, which releases August 9 via Berlin's Pelagic Records and Velocity Records in the U.S.

Listen here or here.

"Where 'Years Ago' retains some of the urgency that is across Megafauna, for me. it also presents another color of the record — a kind of sensitivity, underpinned by a nod to the old hip-hop loops that we all grew up on," says the band's Ewen Friers.

A tribute to the two places the collective call home, their beloved Portrush on the Irish North Coast and the beating heart that is Belfast, Megafauna is headstrong exploration and heartfelt appreciation with all the intuition, intimacy and humor of four firm friends approaching their 20th year as a band and a nod to the Irish roots that simultaneously ground and propel them forward.

A contemplative yet characteristically playful piece, "Years Ago" is a shining example of ASIWYFA's inimitable grasp of creative composition and call-and-response dynamics. Shuffling, laid back drums drift underneath wandering, effortless melodies as the overdrive slowly but surely sneaks up on us, bursting in a gleeful cascade of dueling guitars and spiraling cymbals. "Years Ago" is ASIWYFA in their jarring yet joyous element — a musical melting pot of cultural influences and diverse inspirations.

Like so many other bands and creatives throughout the pandemic, ASIWYFA found themselves suddenly stationary, with any plans outside of their immediate vicinity put on indefinite hold. However, where this might have seen other acts falter, ASIWYFA took comfort in their communal bond and, as soon as they were able, began writing a record that quickly became a love letter to the communities they call home.

The intent behind Megafauna is clear from the outset. Two guitars, bass, and drums all recorded in a week erupt into effervescent life in an endorphin rush of collaboration and togetherness after the physical and psychological wilderness of isolation.

Megafauna is the band's first new music since 2022's critically-acclaimed Jettison,an ambitious multi-media ensemble piece packed full of experimentation and collaboration. Jokingly referring to Jettison as their mature record’, the band framed the writing of Megafauna around the their long-running mantra of "DO THE SCARY THING," which sees ASIWYFA constantly hurtling towards newness, towards progress, evolution and the unknown. Whilst the new record is ASIWYFA taking on a more familiar, traditional form; in this post-Jettison, post-pandemic world, Megafauna is a deafening and defiant statement of intent from the band's propulsive core — a clarion call for the communities that shape them, a resplendent celebration of togetherness over separation.

The band is also embarking on a U.S. co-headline tour with Caspian later this month. All dates are below.

ASIWYFA ON TOUR:
WITH CASPIAN:

7/17 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
7/18 — Austin, TX — Mohawk Austin
7/20 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco Theater
7/21 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre
7/23 — Denver, CO — Oriental Theater
7/25 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
7/26 — Indianapolis, IN — Post. Festival 2024
7/27 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
7/28 — Detroit, MI — The Shelter
7/29 — Toronto, Canada — The Axis Club
7/31 — Brooklyn, NY — Warsaw
8/1 — Washington, DC — 9:30 Club
8/2 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
8/3 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade

LYDIA CAN'T BREATHE Release New Single "Lifted"; Announce Might Be Insane Tour!

Lydia Can't Breathe is dropping a new single, "Lifted," on July 10th, the day before they kick off their summer tour in their home state of Florida. "Lifted" was produced by Andy Karpovck and Andrew Wade. The single is a departure from the band's usual style while revisiting the familiar theme of cannabis culture. The song celebrates the euphoric, "Lifted" feeling that various strains and different methods of enjoying cannabis can bring. This upbeat track highlights some memorable moments nostalgic to the band that will resonate with old and new fans alike.

The upcoming Might Be Insane Tour routes through the East Coast, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest and Mountain West beginning July 11th through early August. Performances include Inkcarceration Fest on July 21st and dates with Powerman 5000and Tantric where Lydia Can't Breathe will be presenting new music and their evolving sound to audiences across the United States. Releases, tickets, merchandise, social media links and all things Lydia Can't Breathe can be found at LydiaCantBreathe.com and on all streaming platforms.

Come get Lifted this summer on this highly anticipated and wildly euphoric tour.

STREAM "Lifted"

https://ffm.to/lcblifted

"Might Be Insane Tour" Dates
July 11 @ East Ocean Pub in Stuart, FL
July 12 @ Conduit in Winter Park, FL
July 13 @ Wynfields in Satellite Beach, FL
July 18 @ The Mountain in Bristol, TN
July 19 @ AJ's Place in Glasgow, KY
July 20 @ Madison Live in Covington, KY
July 21 @ Inkcarceration in Mansfield, OH
July 24 @ Sportmen's Cafe in Allentown, PA
July 25 @ The Foundry Concert Club in Lakewood, OH
July 26 @ The Venue Event Center in Cadillac, MI (with Powerman5000/Tantric)
July 27 @ Hobart Art in Hobart, IN (with Powerman5000)
July 29 @ Wild Goose Saloon in Parker, CO (with Powerman5000)
July 31 @ Vultures in Colorado Springs, CO
Aug 1 @ The Record Bar in Kansas City, MO
Aug 2 @ Grand Royale in Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 3 @ Fatboys's in Abilene,TX
Aug 4 @ Boozerz in Corpus Christi, TX

For More Information Please visit:

Official Website

Spotify

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Twitter

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LCB Merch Store

Skillet + Seether Announce Fall 2024 Co-Headline Tour

Two of the rock scene's biggest acts of the past two decades — SEETHER and SKILLET — are headed out on the road together this fall. The tour kicks off on September 17 in Asheville, NC and runs through October 20 in Minneapolis, MN. All dates are below.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 12, at 10am local time, with various pre-sales set to begin on Wednesday, July 10 at 10am local time. Get tickets here and here.

"We're really stoked about the upcoming tour — we've put together a killer package! It's always nice to tour with bands that you're a fan of and that bring it live. Co-headlining with Skillet is going to be a blast; we'll have to bring our A Game. It should be a great show," states SEETHER.

SKILLET, one of the best-selling multi-platinum rock bands of the 21st century, as well as being two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and members of the Pandora Billionaires Club members, are excited to hit the road again.

"We're glad to be back on the road with our friends in Seether again. We've talked about going out together for a while, but after we played a show together this summer that drew big numbers, we knew it was time," says SKILLET.

In other SKILLET news, the band will embark on its first-ever tour of the Middle East this coming November. Dates and details are here. The band has also enjoyed a string of sold-out shows across Canada, including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Montreal and will join Black Stone Cherry for a UK tour, as well.

SEETHER + SKILLET ON TOUR:
9/17 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena
9/19 — Baltimore, MD — Pier Six Pavilion
9/20 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
9/21 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
9/23 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE Outdoors
9/24 — Chicago, IL — Radius
9/27 — Huntington, WV — Marshall Health Network Arena
10/2 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
10/3 — St. Louis, MO — Saint Louis Music Park
10/5 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall Lawn
10/6 — Dallas, TX — Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie
10/8 — Lubbock, TX — Lonestar Events Center
10/9 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel ABQ
10/11 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Amphitheatre
10/15 — Denver, CO — The Mission Ballroom
10/18 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Amphitheater
10/19 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory

ABOUT SEETHER:

Since forming in Pretoria, South Africa in 1999, Seether (Shaun Morgan, Dale Stewart, John Humphrey and Corey Lowery) has amassed a global fanbase that has grown organically with purpose and commitment, offering their fans around the world camaraderie, comfort and a sense of personal power. Their impressive sales and chart history includes three platinum and two gold albums, 22 #1 singles, 21 Top 5 multi-format hits, single sales topping 17 million and over 2 billion streams worldwide across all platforms. Seether is Billboard's #8 All-Time Mainstream Rock Artist, which covers the 40-year history of the chart's existence. Their latest LP, the acclaimed, Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (If You Want Peace, Prepare For War), was released last summer via Fantasy Records. A primal mix of euphoria and misery, the new album ranks among the strongest material of Seether's illustrious career and includes the recent #1 singles "Dangerous," "Bruised and Bloodied," and "Wasteland."

ABOUT SKILLET:
Skillet have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation's most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar. By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nods and sold over 22 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single "Monster" is 5x platinum and remains "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time." 2016's Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single "Feel Invincible" cracked 643 million global audio streams and went double platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to achieve gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit "Legendary," which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams. To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times. Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher’s best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath. Skillet's latest project, DOMINION, was one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022 and deluxe version DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY is available now.
  
FOLLOW SEETHER:
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The Devil Wears Prada Announce Fall 2024 Tour

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have shared their Fall 2024 tour plans. The band will hit the road on a headline run, with support from Silent Planet, Like Moths to Flames, and Greyhaven. An additional act on the bill will be announced at a later date. All dates are listed below.

Tickets for The Devil Wears Prada Is Eternal Tour go on sale on Friday, July 12 at 10am local time. Tickets and VIP packages will be available here

TDWP will appear at When We Were Young in Las Vegas and Furnace Fest in Birmingham in October.

"The Devil Wears Prada Is Eternal," the band states. "We are thrilled to announce our Fall 2024 Headline Tour with an incredible lineup of bands. This will be the craziest TDWP show you've ever seen, so get your tickets now before they're all gone! See you in the pit."

TDWP also dropped the brand new single "Ritual" earlier this year and it's a taste of what's to come.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ON TOUR:
WITH SILENT PLANET, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, + GREYHAVEN:

10/25 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
10/26 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
10/27 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
10/28 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrew's Hall
10/30 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
10/31 — Wilkes-Barre, PA — Mohegan Sun Arena
11/1 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
11/2 — Toronto, ON — The Danforth
11/3 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
11/5 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
11/6 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Works
11/7 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
11/9 — Ft Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
11/10 — St Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
11/12 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
11/13 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes
11/15 — Dallas, TX — The Factory
11/16 — Lawrence, KS — The Granada
11/17 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
11/19 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
11/20 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
11/22 — Tacoma, WA — Temple Theatre
11/23 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
11/24 — Portland, OR — Roseland
11/26 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
11/27 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
11/29 — Los Angeles, CA — Belasco
11/30 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
12/1 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey

1349 Announce New Album 'The Wolf and The King'

Born from the frost-bitten landscapes of Norway, 1349 are returning to claim the throne of black metal supremacy. Their upcoming eighth album, The Wolf and The King, is proof of their unwavering dedication to the genre's darkest depths. Lead single "Shadow Point" captures the raw, unfiltered sound that has defined the band's legacy.  

Watch the hellish music video for  "Shadow Point" Below.

The Wolf and the King comes out October 4, 2024 on Season of Mist. 

Pre-order & Pre-save 

https://orcd.co/1349thewolfandtheking
 

The Wolf and The King is a monument of black metal mastery. 1349's new album album is an eight-track odyssey recorded at Amper Tone in Oslo and New Constellation R.M.P. in Orlando, produced and mixed by the relentless duo Ravn and Jarrett Pritchard. These eight songs do more than just push boundaries; they shatter them, exploring themes of transformation through destruction, liberation and mind expansion.


Each song on The Wolf and The King is a portal into realms where shadows reign and chaos is the only order. "Shadow Point" enhances 1349's ferocity with unrelenting grooves and complex headbanging riffs that echo the haunting chills of the abyss. From the menacing "The God Devourer" to the cataclysmic "Fatalist", the band imbues the album with apocalyptic elegance. The previously released "Ash of Ages" merges thrash influences with black metal intensity, while "Inferior Pathways" forms an indomitable backbone of unforgiving riffs and demonic rhythms.

"Shadow Point" is just the beginning of The Wolf and the King's aural assault. Kneel into the void and bow to the relentless fury of 1349's blackened artistry.


Order "Ash of Ages" on exclusive 12" vinyl.

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/1349AshofAges

In a union that promises to reshape the contours of black metal, 1349are joining forces with the revered Kampfar for a highly anticipated 2024 European co-headlining tour. Prepare for a ceremonial gathering of black metal's most fervent apostles, ready to spread the gospel of Aural Hellfire and pagan might.

Get tickets: http://linktr.ee/1349official

1349 is not like other bands. It’s not a group of friends who decided to make music together. 1349 is a band formed with a unified vision and specific purpose: To maintain the legacy of black metal.


“I didn’t like the direction that black metal took in the mid part of the ’90s,” 1349 vocalist and mastermind Ravn recalls. “It started losing everything that I liked about black metal—the grimness, the eeriness, the primal emotions that captivated me and brought me into that sphere. You had all these synthesizer-based bands dressing up in pirate shirts and looking like goths. It ruined something that I truly hold close to my heart.”

In 1997, Ravn formed 1349 and recruited bassist Seidemann and, now former, guitarist Tjalve to help him pursue the vision of recapturing the original spirit of black metal. The longstanding lineup of Ravn, Seidemann, guitarist Archaon, and drummer Frost (also of Satyricon) has been in place since 2001. “I found people that felt the same way as me,” Ravn says of his bandmates. “We wanted to bring back the trademark of Norwegian black metal, as it was presented in the early 90s. Every time we release an album, that’s the inspiration and the backdrop.”

The Wolf and the King is the latest sortie in that crusade.1349’s eighth album sees the Oslo-based band harnessing the primordial energy of black metal’s decade-defining second wave and channeling it through ancient mysteries and the relentless global chaos of the 2020s.

The album title comes from a classic alchemical allegory: A wolf devours a king. Then the wolf is devoured by flames, and a new king rises from the ashes. “When I first heard about alchemy when I was young, it was people turning metal into gold,” Ravn says. “Further down the road, through various literatures and magical practices, I realized that what you’re turning into gold is metaphorical. It’s about personal development, basically. You want to be the best you can be, and that’s what we try to do as well. We try to top ourselves, to kill our egos in order to grow as persons. If you don’t do that, you will die. You will not rise from the ashes.”

Lead single “Ash of Ages” combines thrash with extreme metal flourishes and a proper doomsday theme. “The song is based on a story I read about a layer of ash that covered the Earth 12,000 years ago,” Ravn explains. “This layer of ash comes from a meteorite that struck the Earth during the Ice Age. It melted a lot of the ice, which is where the Great Flood came from. The Great Flood is in the Bible, but it was written about in every ancient culture. The theory is that it washed away a lot of other ancient cultures that held a higher intelligence level than those that were found after the flood. So, it possibly set human civilization back many thousands of years.”

Released as a one-sided maxi-12” with a flipside etching by Jordan Barlow—who did all the artwork for The Wolf and the King (as well as the band’s 2019 album, The Infernal Pathway)—“Ash of Ages” is also a warning to check your ego. “To think that you’re important, that you’re anything but an ant down there, is futile,” Ravn points out. “In the end, everything will be washed away, and nothing will be left.”

“Shadow Point” comes complete with a video and revisits the sonic domain of The Infernal Pathway with a classic headbanger groove. “This one references the Star of Algol, or ‘the Demon Star,’” Ravn offers. “It’s actually two stars that revolve around each other, and the small one is devouring the big one. Human beings have seen this star from early ages, and it has had many names over the years. It’s a known part of the magical world, so I wanted to include it in a song.”

Shot through with menace and a snaky groove, album opener “The God Devourer” will also have a video. “The lyrics are based on the alchemical principle of devouring all that you feel is in your way of becoming a better human,” Ravn says. “It sets the ominous tone for the whole album.”

Recorded at Amper Tone in Oslo, Norway, and New Constellation R.M.P. in Orlando, Florida, The Wolf and the King was produced and mixed by Ravn and Jarrett Pritchard (Eulogy, Pulchra Morte), the band’s long-standing sonic wizard who also worked on their previous two albums. The lyrics were written by the band’s longtime wordsmith, Svartalv, who has been working with 1349 for twenty years.

Jordan Barlow’s elaborate artwork for The Wolf and the King reflects the album’s chronological position in 1349’s discography. “This is our eighth album, and the artwork and lyrics are filled with references to this number of infinity,” Ravn explains. “You can basically go on a quest finding references to the number in the artwork.”

All told, The Wolf and the King is the exalted output of the joint force that is 1349. “We all work together to make the best black metal possible every time we release an album,” Ravn says. “This is our common goal. We’re a band on a mission.”


Line-up
Archaon - Guitars
Frost - Drums
Ravn - Vocals
Seidemann - Bass

Recording Studio
Amper Tone (Oslo, Norway) & NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P. (Orlando, USA)

Production Credits
Produced by Jarrett Prichard & Ravn
Mixed by Jaerrett Prichard & Ravn at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.
Mastered by Jaerrett Prichard at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.

Biography
J. Bennett

Cover Art
Jordan Barlow

Pre-order & Pre-save:https://orcd.co/1349thewolfandtheking

Links/Follow Artist:
Official Website:http://www.legion1349.com/
Bandcamp:http://1349som.bandcamp.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/1349official
Instagram:http://instagram.com/1349official
Twitter:http://twitter.com/1349official
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/1349auralhellfire
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/150xbiJGnTy1tSBZ9EFKnT
Deezer:https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/10673
Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/1349/79664050
TIDAL:https://tidal.com/browse/artist/22185
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/1349/e/B001LHI2SI/

Koe Wetzel Arrives at Country Radio: “High Road” With Jessie Murph Impacts Today, July 8

With recent releases “Sweet Dreams” and “High Road” both immediately catapulting Koe Wetzel onto the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart, with the publication declaring him as “one of 2024’s bigger breakout artists, but certainly no rookie,” he now debuts at country radio as “High Road” with Jessie Murph impacts via RECORDS Nashville today, July 8, ahead of his forthcoming fifth studio album 9 Lives arriving next Friday, July 19 via Columbia Records.

Pre-save the album HERE.
 
Prior to its radio debut, “High Road” has already achieved remarkable streaming success with first week consumption reaching 106,000 and a total of more than 64.3 million worldwide streams to date, plus over 1.7 million views on the official lyric video and over 600,000 first-week views on the official music video, filmed at New York City’s iconic Power Station Studio and directed by Michael Herrick.
 
The song has also made significant chart impacts, debuting at No. 3 on Spotify Top Songs Debut USA (No. 7 Global) while also peaking at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 10 on the Apple U.S. Top 200 Songs Chart (No. 19 worldwide), No. 17 on the Spotify Daily Top Songs U.S. Chart (No. 22 weekly) and No. 5 on the iTunes Top 200 Songs Chart. 
 
Written by Wetzel alongside Amy Allen, Carrie Karpinen and producer Gabe Simon, “High Road” had quickly become a fan-favorite on social media even ahead of its release, with lyrics that showcase a mature level of vulnerability that defines the still hard-rocking album:
 
       Imma let you cool down while I walk out
       You ain’t messing me up like the times before
       I don’t need a ticket to your shit show
       Knock yourself out and hit a new low
       Imma take the high road, take the high road, take the high road
 
“High Road” joins lead single “Damn Near Normal,” title track “9 Lives (Black Cat)” and recent release “Sweet Dreams” in offering an early preview of the highly anticipated new album. Wetzel offered fans a further preview of the album’s multi-faceted narrative with a special trailer introducing nine unique Koe Wetzels as MusicRow’s “genre disruptor” praised by Billboard for “music that’s unvarnished and unfiltered” 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 already featuring multiple sold-out dates. Additionally, Wetzel will perform prominent sets at several festivals, including Country Thunder, 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 on July 26.
 
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.

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.
 
About Jessie Murph
19-year-old powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Jessie Murph has been having an exciting 2024. Most recently she released her new single, “Cold,” to rave reviews and brought her sold-out global headline tour to North America after hitting major markets abroad and 40 cities across the U.S. & Canada. Earlier this year, Jessie, who was featured as MTV’s PUSH artist in January, showcased her soulful side with “Son of a Bitch.” The Billboard 21 Under 21 honoree’s latest single comes on the heels of her hit track, “Wild Ones,” with Jelly Roll, which has tallied over 200M streams worldwide since release in October, broke through top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart. Jessie and Jelly Roll teamed up to perform the critically and commercially acclaimed track on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” and are nominated for Best Music Collaboration at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards.
 
2023 proved to be another standout year for Jessie who released her debut mixtape drowning in February to high praise. In May, she dropped “Cowboys and Angels,” which, along with her single “Texas (ft. Maren Morris),” ushered in a new era that etches raw emotion through her strikingly sincere songs laced with soul-gripping storytelling, hip hop-infused production and alternative experimentation anchored by her modest pop appeal. Named an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Genius, Pandora and Amazon Music, Jessie also collaborated with Diplo and Polo G on “Heartbroken,” which hit the Top 40 at pop radio in the U.S. Between praise from various outlets including SPIN, Rolling StoneFlaunt MagazineNYLON and amassing over 1 billion streams globally, Jessie is just getting started.

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 – SOLD OUT
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) – SOLD OUT
Aug. 21            Cleveland, Ohio  ||  Jacobs Pavilion  
Aug. 22            Columbus, Ohio  ||  KEMBA Live! Outdoor – SOLD OUT
Aug. 23            Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Stage AE – SOLD OUT
Aug. 24            Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem – SOLD OUT
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 – SOLD OUT
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 – SOLD OUT
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 
 
Additional Shows:
July 12              Friant, Calif.  ||  Table Mountain Casino
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

Drowning Pool Announces July Tour Dates with A Killer's Confession and Moon Fever

Drowning Pool, the iconic heavy metal band known for their electrifying performances and chart-topping hits, is thrilled to announce their July tour dates with special guests A Killer's Confession and Moon Fever! This tour promises to be an adrenaline-fueled journey, featuring Drowning Pool's dynamic return with lead singer Ryan McCombs. Fans can also look forward to the release of brand new music, including their first new single with McCombs in 13 years, currently being mixed and mastered. Keep an eye out in the next few weeks for this highly anticipated track!

Drowning Pool will be conducting on-site VIP prior to doors. These VIPs will be sold on a separate platform and WILL NOT include a ticket to the show. All VIPs will need to purchase a show ticket for entrance.

Drowning Pool, a name etched in the score of modern rock history, roars back into the spotlight with thunderous energy and uncompromising power. The band’s unmistakable sound, synonymous with raw energy and unapologetic attitude, returns to captivate audiences once again.

Known for their iconic anthem “Bodies,” Drowning Pool needs no introduction. This breakout single propelled them to international recognition, leaving an indelible mark on the nu metal landscape. The song’s relentless energy and defiant spirit resonated with a generation, becoming an anthem for moshers, metalheads, and fans of electrifying live performances.

Ryan McCombs played a pivotal role in the band’s evolution, joining their ranks in the aftermath of the tragic loss of beloved frontman Dave Williams. His powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence breathed new life into Drowning Pool, solidifying their status as metal titans. Songs like “37 Stitches,” “Feel Like I Do,” and “Turn So Cold”catapulted them to new heights, earning them a place among the genre’s heavyweights.

Yet, Drowning Pool’s story is not just about music; it’s a testament to enduring friendships and a shared passion for their craft. Ryan’s return to the band in 2023 marks a reunion of kindred spirits, a return to the roots of their musical journey. As he succinctly puts it, “Just being back in the same room together after so many years… was a quick reminder as to why I considered them to be my best friends in the business back in the day.”

Their path has not been without its challenges. “Bodies” faced misinterpretations and controversy, with its lyrics taken out of context. Nevertheless, their music has persisted, embraced by the very culture that birthed it. “Bodies” remains an enduring anthem, not just for Drowning Pool but for metal culture as a whole. Its legacy lives on, inspiring new generations of fans. Guitarist C.J. Pierce captures the essence of their dedication: “I’d play ‘Bodies’ five times a night if people really wanted it that bad!” The song’s timeless appeal transcends generations, resonating with both the seasoned and the fresh-faced.

Drowning Pool’s return is a testament to the enduring power of their music, a reminder that their unapologetic spirit continues to strike chords with audiences worldwide. The band experienced a triumphant resurgence in 2023 and with new music on the horizon, a 2024/25 calendar proving that the demand for the band isn’t about to slow down.., Drowning Pool has a white knuckle grip on their present and future with no plans to slow down.

Drowning Pool Tour Dates:

JULY
5 Algona, IA @ABATE Freedom Rally
10 Johnson City, TN @ Capones
11 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
13 Gettysburg, PA @Bike Week
14 Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans
15 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
16 Knoxville, TN @ Concourse
18 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
19 Cumberland, MD @Rock the Mountains
20 Grand Rapids, MI @Upheaval
21 East Moline, IL @ Rust Belt
23 Springfield, MO @ Regency Live
24 Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard
25 Fort Smith, AR @ Temple Live
26 Omaha, NB @ Barnato’s
27 Menahga, MN @Mid Summer Music Fest

SEPTEMBER
5 Hinkley, MN @ Grand Casino
14 El Paso, TX @ Speaking Rock
26 Louisville, KY @Louder Than Life
28 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ball Room
29 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes
30 Roswell, NM @ Liberty

OCTOBER
3 Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theater
4 Las Vegas, NV @ Vamp'd
8 Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
9 Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55
10 Sacramento, CA @Aftershock

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NAILS Debut New Single 'Give Me The Painkiller'

With the impending release of NAILS’ long-awaited, 4th full-length album, Every Bridge Burning, comes a new level of aggression. Today, the four-piece has revealed the 2nd single from the record, ‘Give Me The Painkiller’, a near 3-minute unrelenting blitzkrieg of unbridled, furious rage.

Set for release on August 30th from Nuclear Blast, Every Bridge Burning was produced by Kurt Ballou at God City Studio and is adorned with aptly diabolic artwork by Jef Whitehead. Their first record in 8 years features 10 tracks of unyielding, cataclysmic violence that can only be described as the sound of NAILS, as witnessed on the record’s opening track ‘Imposing Will.’

Stream the new single, ‘Give Me The Painkiller,’ now at: https://nails.bfan.link/give-me-the-painkiller

Pre-order Every Bridge Burning: https://nails.bfan.link/every-bridge-burning

‘GIVE ME THE PAINKILLER’ VISUALIZER BELOW

NAILS Tour Dates:

W/200 Stab Wounds, Mammoth Grinder & Tribal Gaze

Sept 11 - Montreal, QC - Theatre Fairmount

Sept 12 - Toronto, ON - The Axis Club Theatre

Sept 13 - Detroit, MI - Tangent Gallery

Sept 14 - Chicago, IL - Avondale Music Hall

Sept 15 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway

Sept 16 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In

Sept 17 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

Sept 18 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819

Sept 19 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

Sept 20 - Brooklyn, NY - The Brooklyn Monarch (w/special guest Stabbed)

Sept 21 - Worcester, MA - New England Metal & Hardcore Festival @ The Palladium

Nov 2 - Manchester, UK - Damnation Festival

w/Xibalba, World Peace, Deadbody & Auditory Anguish

Nov 14 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone

Nov 15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco (w/special guest Entry)

Nov 16 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick (no Xibalba)

Photo Credit: Hristo Shindov

About NAILS:

For the first time in over 8 years, the blistering assault on our nervous system that can only be described as the sound of NAILS, has reemerged. With Carlos Cruz on drums, Andrew Solis on Bass, Shelby Lermo on Guitars, and Todd Jones on guitar & vocals, the upcoming studio album, EVERY BRIDGE BURNING, will be revealed August 30th, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The album artwork, a creation by Jef Whitehead, serves as a visual prelude to the auditory chaos—a stark representation of the aural brutality that NAILS delivers.

Recording for the album commenced in Massachusetts at God City Studio with Kurt Ballou (of CONVERGE), whose contribution is integral to the NAILS sound, as elucidated by Jones: “we’ve recorded every album with Kurt. He’s such an important ingredient as to how we present our music. When our fans want to hear NAILS, they want to hear something that is through the filter of Kurt’s engineering.” 

EVERY BRIDGE BURNING was born out of unwavering dedication to NAILS fans and the underground music scene. It echoes their commitment to authenticity and raw power. NAILS remains a beacon of rebellion and resilience in a world hungry for genuine expression. With no shortage of effort or meticulous song arrangement, the time has arrived to become engulfed in the ferocity of NAILS once again as EVERY BRIDGE BURNING unveils a new, but familiar chapter in extreme music.          

This band was modeled after some of my favorite bands; the type of bands where, when they put out an album, you know what it’s going to sound like,” describes Jones, “it’s the delivery of the expectation.” The sensory destroying musical onslaught that we’ve all been missing is back. NAILS is Todd Jones, Carlos Cruz, Andrew Solis, and Shelby Lermo.

Follow NAILS:

https://www.instagram.com/nailstyranny

https://www.facebook.com/NAILSoxnard

https://www.youtube.com/@nailstyranny

http://nailsmerch.com/

RICK WAKEMAN ANNOUNCES THE FINAL ONE MAN SOLO TOUR, HIGHLIGHTING YES AND HIS SOLO WORK

The ultimate keyboard wizard, Rick Wakeman CBE, will be embarking on a tour of the US with a series of solo piano concerts for the last time in 2024. Rick, who has become almost as well-known for his intimate piano shows as his prog rock extravaganzas, has decided that after a career spanning over 50 years, he is calling a halt to lengthy American one-man show tours, in order to concentrate on composing, recording and collaborating with other musicians.

As an exclusive gift for fans, on these shows Rick will be premiering a brand new piece of music: Yessonata, a 30-minute instrumental work featuring YES themes and melodies, woven into sonata form. For the first time, Yessonata will also be available to purchase in vinyl format on the fall tour.

Rick first started establishing a reputation as one of rock’s most original and proficient keyboard players in the late Sixties, when he worked with the likes of David Bowie, Cat Stevens, Marc Bolan, Lou Reed, Al Stewart, Elton John and other artists too numerous to mention, as a much-in-demand session player. He stepped out of the recording studio and into the limelight when he first joined the Strawbs and then YES, helping to make the latter the most successful progressive rock band in the world by contributing to seminal albums such as Fragile and Close To The Edge.

But outside of YES, Rick was really able to unleash his creativity with a series of groundbreaking concept albums: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, which have been performed in large-scale shows featuring bands, orchestras and choirs.

However, he is equally at home as a solo artist in the upclose environment of concert halls, performing music on a piano – both his own and tunes that have a special resonance for him - and recounting wickedly funny stories taken from the length of his career. In recent years, he has added a rack of electric keyboards to ring the changes and enable him to enlarge his live solo repertoire.

Now, for the last time in 2024, Rick will be taking to the road in the US with an all-new solo piano and keyboard show, featuring the premiere of a stunning new work. Don’t miss this final opportunity to enjoy an evening of great music and hilarious stories, delivered by one of the truly legendary figures of rock music.

A STATEMENT FROM RICK:

“I always planned to stop touring by my 77th birthday - for those of you who wish to send me a card, it’s 18th May! - but there is so much to fit in before then that I’m having to make plans now and so my final one-man shows will have to cease by that date."

“I have thoroughly enjoyed performing the various one-man shows, but it’s time to call it a day. I intend to throw in the best of what I have done in the past, plus a few new surprises on the way, and possibly even the odd guest joining me on the odd occasion."

“The plan is not to perform at the same venue twice throughout this period, so whatever venue you are hopefully thinking of coming to, it will be the last performance there - and I am taking this opportunity of thanking everyone and anyone who has supported me over the last 53 years!”


RICK WAKEMAN 2024
Additional U.S. Tour Dates
 

•Oct. 3 Tarrytown, NY Tarrytown Music Hall

• Oct. 4 Fairfield, CT SHU Community Theater
• Oct. 5 Rahway, NJ Union County Perf. Arts Center
• Oct. 6 Troy, NY Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
• Oct. 8 Falls River, MA Narrows Center
• Oct. 10 Rochester, NY The Theater at Innovation Square
• Oct. 11 Buffalo, NY Electric City
• Oct. 13 Kent, OH The Kent Stage
• Oct. 15 St. Charles, IL Arcada Theater
• Oct. 17 St. Paul, MN Fitzgerald Theatre
• Oct. 19 Milwaukee, WI South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
• Oct. 20 St. Louis, MO The Sheldon
• Oct. 22 Phoenix, AZ Music Instrument Museum
• Oct. 24 Dallas, TX Longhorn Ballroom
• Oct. 26 Houston, TX The Heights Theater
• Oct. 28 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
• Oct. 31 Durham, NC Carolina Theatre of Durham – Fletcher Hill Auditorium
• Nov. 2 Landsdowne, PA Landowne Theater

VULVODYNIA Drop New Album 'Entabeni'; Release Video For Track " Isandlwana"

South African extreme metal titans, Vulvodynia, have released their highly anticipated new album, ‘Entabeni’, available now via Unique Leader Records. Alongside the album launch, the band has unveiled a visualizer for new track, “Isandlwana”, a track that delves deep into the harrowing tale of the Anglo-Zulu War’s first battle. Listen to 'Entabeni' in full HERE and watch the visualizer for "Isandlwana" below.

Describing the inspiration behind “Isandlwana”, Vulvodynia’s vocalist and guitarist, Lwandile Prusent, shares,

“Isandlwana, the first engagement of the Anglo-Zulu war against The British. A brutal and gruesome tale of war, struggle and triumph. Musically we tried to invoke a more tech-death approach in our writing. This song features many signature changes, modulation and mind bending polyrhythms.”

Entabeni’ marks a pivotal moment for Vulvodynia, as they weave together their most ambitious work to date. The album showcases a fusion of African folklore and extreme metal, a thematic exploration deeply rooted in the band’s heritage and collective creativity.

Reflecting on the album’s significance, Vulvodynia states,

“Entabeni is a very important album for us, it sees us at crossroads in our career. We’ve fully embraced the idea of writing as a collective, exploring every member’s ideas, experiences and formed them all together to create what we think is our most ambitious album yet. We wanted to explore the concept of African folklore on this album and based a lot of the songs off of old stories found in poems, books and even through word of mouth from our vocalist Lwandile’s older family members.”

Known for their unique, uncompromising blend of technical proficiency and straight-up deacthcore brutality, Vulvodynia has carved a significant niche in the global metal world. ‘Entabeni’ promises to propel them even further, providing listeners with an innovative blend of visceral intensity and rich, cultural storytelling. Listen to the album now HERE.

Vulvodynia kicked off a huge US run today, supporting Fallujah on their The Flesh Remains 10th Anniversary Tour. Full routing below with tickets available from vulvodyniaband.com


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Vulvodynia

w/ Fallujah, Persefone and Dawn of Ouroboros 

Fri | 5-Jul | The Masquerade (Hell), Atlanta, GA

Sat | 6-Jul | Hangar 1819, Greensboro, NC

Sun | 7-Jul | Dingbatz, Clifton NJ

Mon | 8-Jul | Le Poisson Rouge, New York, NY

Tue | 9-Jul | Sonia, Boston, MA

Wed | 10-Jul | Empire Underground, Albany, NY

Thu | 11-Jul | Foufounes Électriques, Montreal, QC

Fri | 12-Jul | Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON

Sat | 13-Jul | Reggies, Chicago, IL

Sun | 14-Jul | Skyway Theater - Studio B, Minneapolis, MN

Mon | 15-Jul | Park Theater, Winnipeg, MB

Tue | 16-Jul | The Exchange, Regina, SK

Wed | 17-Jul | The Starlite Room, Edmonton, AB

Thu | 18-Jul | Day Off

Fri | 19-Jul | El Corazon, Seattle, WA

Sat | 20-Jul | Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR

Sun | 21-Jul | Goldfield Trading Post, Roseville, CA

Mon | 22-Jul | Neck Of The Woods, San Francisco, CA

Tue | 23-Jul | Full Circle Brewery District, Fresno, CA

Wed | 24-Jul | 1720, Los Angeles, CA

Thu | 25-Jul | Brick by Brick, San Diego, CA

Fri | 26-Jul | Backstage Bar, Las Vegas, NV

Sat | 27-Jul | Nile Underground, Mesa, AZ

Sun | 28-Jul | Launchpad, Albuquerque, NM

Mon | 29-Jul | Granada Theater, Dallas, TX

Tue | 30-Jul | Come and Take it Live, Austin, TX

Wed | 31-Jul | White Oak Music Hall, Houston, TX

Thu | 1-Aug | House of Rock, Corpus Christi, TX

Fri | 2-Aug | Southport Music Hall, New Orleans, LA

Sat | 3-Aug | Eastside Bowl, Nashville TN

Enter Shikari Release New Companion Record "Dancing On The Frontline"

Enter Shikari have officially released "Dancing On The Frontline", a new companion album to their UK #1 record "A Kiss for the Whole World". The new release brings together remixes, non-album singles (featuring the likes of Wargasm, Cody Frost, AViVA and Fever 333’s Jason Aalon Butler), plus session tracks originally recorded for the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show and Future Sounds shows. "Dancing On The Frontline" also comes with a Blu-ray of the band's headline performance at the UK’s Slam Dunk Festival in 2023 and a set from Germany's Vainstream Festival in the summer of 2022, with both shows edited by the band’s longtime visual collaborator Oleg Rooz. Listen to "Dancing On The Frontline" now HERE.

Since the release of "A Kiss For The Whole World", Enter Shikari's much-lauded live show has since been all around the world, covering the USA, Australia, Europe, UK, Ireland and more. In February 2024, audiences in the UK, The Netherlands, and Germany also witnessed the band's biggest ever headline tour to date, an audio-visual spectacular that The Guardian awarded four stars and heralded as "the beginning of Enter Shikari’s greatest chapter."

October and November of 2024 will see the band heading back to the USA and Canada, this time taking along You Me At Six out on the road as special guests. Australian pop-punks Yours Truly will also be joining the tour as openers on all dates. Full tour routing is listed below.

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

Mon 10/14/24 - Orlando, FL, The Beacham

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

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

Peeling Flesh Announce new album 'The G Code'; Drop Double A Side Single "Shoot To Kill" and "Perc 3000"

Slugging their way through the underground with unrelenting force, Oklahoma's slamming brutal death metal titans Peeling Flesh announce their eagerly awaited new album 'The G Code,' set to be released on September 6th via Unique Leader Records. Alongside this announcement, the band has unleashed a bone-crushing new double A-side single “Shoot 2 Kill" and "Perc 3000,” accompanied by a visceral performance video of "Shoot 2 Kill" with the live audio mixed by Buster Odeholm of Humanity's Last Breath. Stream “Shoot 2 Kill" & "Perc 3000HERE and watch the live performance video of "Shoot 2 Kill" below. Pre-orders for 'The G Code' are available now HERE

Peeling Flesh, known for their relentless, slamming sonic assault, have crafted 'The G Code' as a definitive statement of their sound. The album pushes the boundaries of slamming brutal death metal with intensified slams and innovative new elements, enriched further by some incredible guest appearances.

Commenting on the album, Peeling Flesh share

With this new record we feel we’ve really cracked our sound as a band. We wanted to put out something that embodies PF to its fullest but with a fresh angle and we’ve definitely done that… We’ve had some great tours recently that have given us the opportunity to really see what works in the live setting, so we’ve put that into the album’s writing approach too. The slams are the heaviest they’ve EVER been but we’ve tried a few new things. On top of this we’ve brought in some insane guest appearances to add to the mix. We can’t wait to play these jams live! See y’all on the road.”

Peeling Flesh has built a reputation for intense live performances and has amassed a dedicated following in the world of extreme metal. The upcoming release of 'The G Code' marks a new pinnacle in their discography, promising fans and newcomers alike an onslaught of ferocious brutality.

Catch Peeling Flesh bringing their explosive energy to stages across the US on their 'Get Rich Die Hard' headline run kicking off in August and hitting 25 cities across the country.

Download HERE

Get Rich Die Hard

US Headline Tour Dates

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8/30       Denver, CO              HQ

8/31       Salt Lake City, UT    Quarters DLC

9/01       Boise, ID                  The Shredder

9/03       Seattle, WA              El Corazon

9/04       Portland, OR           Dantes

9/05       San Francisco, CA   Neck of the Woods

9/06       Fresno, CA               Full Circle Brewery

9/08       San Diego, CA          Brick By Brick

9/10       Mesa, AZ                 Nile Underground

9/11       Albuquerque, NM    Launchpad

9/12       Lubbock, TX             Jakes

9/13       Dallas, TX                 RBC

9/14       Austin, TX                Come And Take It Live

9/15       Houston, TX            Ground Control

9/17       Birmingham, AL      LCY Media

9/18       Atlanta, GA              Masquerade (Purgatory)

9/19       Orlando, FL              Conduit

9/20       Greensboro, NC      Hangar 1819

9/21       Philadelphia, PA      KFN

9/22       Worcester, MA        New England Metal Fest

9/24       Cleveland, OH         No Class

9/25       Detroit, MI              Sanctuary

9/26       Chicago, IL               Cobra Lounge

9/27       Little Rock, AR         Rev Room *BITR Fest*

9/28       Oklahoma City, OK   VFW 9265

About Peeling Flesh

Since their 2021 inception, Peeling Flesh have quickly emerged from the underground amidst a flurry of electrifying live shows. A reputation for utter carnage and a rabid fanbase created real hype. With a genuine crossover appeal rarely seen in the genre, Peeling Flesh seem to entice fans from all spectrums of extreme music fandom. After the band released a string of EPs, their ‘Slamaholics’ EP lead to their signing to Unique Leader Records and the ‘Nefarious Moongrass’ single followed by the ‘Slamaholics Volume 2’ EP, subsequent tours with Devourment, Jesus Piece, Sanguisugabogg and many more paved the way for their latest offering….

The fastest rising band in modern slam return with their eagerly awaited new album ‘The G Code’. Featuring guest appearances from Despised Icon’s Alex Erian & Steve Marois, Cold Hard Truth’s Tim Louth, Matti Way (Ex - Disgorge/Liturgy/ Abominable Putridity) and more, ‘The G Code’ is a mixtape style record that invokes both nostalgia and forward thinking. A modern classic.

Peeling Flesh Are

Mychal Soto - Guitars

Damonteal Harris - Vocals

Joe Pelletier - Drums

Austin Hirom - Bass

Jason Parrish - Guitars

Jason Charles Miller Signs with One Opportunity Records; New Album ‘Knives In The Dark’ Out August 16,

Accomplished southern rock/Americana artist Jason Charles Miller is proud to announce his signing to One Opportunity Records, where he will release his new album Knives In The Dark on August 16. The release will be followed by a North American tour (see dates below) with Steel Panther that launches August 23 in Buffalo, NY.

“This is the first album I’ve written where my only goal was to write the best songs I can, and not worry about where they might be categorized,” says Miller. “By not going out of my way to write for a specific genre, I’ve made what is, hands down, the best – and most representative – album of my career.”

‘Knives’ will be Miller’s fifth full-length solo album, alongside multiple EPs and singles and a host of high-profile soundtrack and theme music work for shows and games including ‘Critical Role,’ ‘Metal Gear Rising,’ ‘Cyberpunk 2077,’ ‘Legends of the Multiverse’and AEW professional wrestler Brandon Cutler.

VISIT JASON CHARLES MILLER ONLINE HERE:

https://www.jasoncharlesmiller.com/links

Miller’s music contributions to the Final Fantasy video game franchise have made him a fan favorite to players of the game, and he is featured regularly at Final Fantasy Fan Fest events worldwide, including upcoming officially sanctioned tour stops in China, Japan and South Korea this fall, where he will perform Final Fantasy XIV music alongside all-star ensembles and orchestras.

Widely recognized as the frontman and founder of the rock band Godhead, where he toured the world with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Rammstein, Disturbed, Linkin Park, Slipknot and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis, Miller transitioned to a solo artist with the release of his Last To Go Home EP in 2009.

Seamlessly blending the worlds of Americana, rock and country, his solo career has seen him share stages with greats including Billy Ray Cyrus, Alan Jackson, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Ashley McBryde, .38 Special, Allman Betts Band and more.

JASON CHARLES MILLER UPCOMING TOUR DATES

(more dates to be announced, check website for additions)

Aug 3-4 Guangzhou Shi, China Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest
Aug 5-6 Guangzhou Shi, China Final Fantasy XIV w/ Eorzean Symphony

Aug 23 Buffalo, NY Electric City w/ Steel Panther
Aug 24-25 Hampton, NH Wally’s Pub w/ Steel Panther
Aug 27 Harrisburg, PA XL Live w/ Steel Panther
Aug 28 Dewey Beach, DE Bottle & Cork w/ Steel Panther
Aug 30 Portland, ME Aura w/ Steel Panther
Aug 31 Bar Harbour, ME 1932 Criterion Theatre w/ Steel Panther
Sep 01 Albany, NY Empire Live w/ Steel Panther
Sep 02 New York City, NY TBA
Sep 04 Fort Wayne, IN Piere’s w/ Steel Panther
Sep o5 Nashville, TN TBA
Sep 06 Lexington, KY Manchester Music Hall w/ Steel Panther
Sep 07 Springield, MO Gillioz Theatre w/ Steel Panther
Sep 08 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre w/ Steel Panther
Sep 10 Destin, FL Club LA w/ Steel Panther
Sep 11 Jacksonville, FL TBA
Sep 12 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room w/ Steel Panther
Sep 13 Augusta, GA Miller Theater w/ Steel Panther
Sep 14 Jacksonville, NC Hooligan’s Music Hall w/ Steel Panther

Sep 21-22 Yokohama, Japan Yokohama Arena w/ The Primals

Oct 12-15 Seoul, South Korea Kintex - Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest

Dec 14 Los Angeles, CA Bar Sinister

http://www.jasoncharlesmiller.com/

Photo: Joshua Thomas

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 Announces First Wave of Bands; ft. 1349, BLOOD INCANTATION, AETERNUS, SPECTRAL WOUND + More

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“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 2025 is pleased to reveal the first wave of bands for next year's highly anticipated edition, which will once again take place in Oslo (NO) from April 17-20 for another blasphemous Easter! The festival now welcomes 1349, BLOOD INCANTATION, AETERNUS, SETH, ABYSSIC, SPECTRAL WOUND, ANGIST, BYTHOS, VIOLENT MAGIC ORCHESTRA + SYN to the lineup, with more TBA! Tickets and passes can be found HERE.

1349

The Norwegian black metal band 1349 was founded back in 1997 and has maintained a steady course ever since. With pure aggression and brutality in their musical expression, 1349 has made a mark on the Norwegian black metal scene. To date, 1349 has released eight albums, three EPs, and a live album. Earlier this year, they released the single ”Ash of Ages,” indicating that 1349 is back in full force with more malevolence. Whatever it may be, you can see it at Inferno Metal Festival 2025!

BLOOD INCANTATION

Blood Incantation is an American death metal band that has been active since 2011. The band is known for blending psychedelic elements into their death metal. The band gained a lot of attention when they released ”Hidden History of the Human Race” in 2019 and have since played live extensively. In October this year, the band’s next album, titled ”Absolute Elsewhere,” will be released, and it’s something to look forward to. This will be Blood Incantation’s first concert at Inferno Metal Festival.

AETERNUS

Norwegian Aeternus was founded back in 1993 by vocalist and guitarist Ares in Bergen. The band was one of the pioneers of dark metal, combining black metal with death metal, and hints of classical music as well as folk music. The band members have extensive experience, having played in bands like Gorgoroth, Taake, Gaahls Wyrd, Hellbutcher, and Phantom Fire. Aeternus has released nine albums to date. The latest is called ”Philosopher” and came out last year. Thus, it is time to bring the band back to Oslo, where they haven’t played since Inferno 2013.

SETH

Formed in 1995, SETH is highly regarded as the pioneers of French black metal. Since then, the band has released six albums, an EP, and a live album. Already on July 14, we can add a new album to the list, as 'La France des maudits' will be released. The band has only played in Norway once before, and that was back in 2005, also at Inferno Metal Festival. It is a pleasure to have the band back after twenty years.

ABYSSIC

Abyssic is a Norwegian band that plays a unique form of funeral death-doom, with black metal influences. Their signature is enhanced by orchestrations and upright bass. It all started back in 1997 under the name Abyssic Dreams, but little was done. In 2012-13, Memnock (Susperia), Elvorn (Susperia), and André Aaslie (Funeral) revived the band—now simply as Abyssic. Together with Asgeir Mickelson (Ex-Borknagar, Ihsahn), they recorded the debut album ”A Winter’s Tale” in 2016. In 2016, Tjodalv (Susperia, Ex-Dimmu Borgir, Old Man’s Child) and Makhashanah (Asagraum) joined Abyssic. This will be the band’s first concert at Inferno Metal Festival.

SPECTRAL WOUND

Québec horde Spectral Wound plays black metal. Furious and visceral, untrammeled by esoteric posture or grasping idealism. It is music for the poisoned, the futile, the debauched and profane. The blooming of a flower of corruption, torn by cold winds. The Canadians will be unleashing their fourth studio album, 'Songs Of Blood and Mire,' on August 23, 2024, delivering an elegy of the void, seething with the venom and clamor of an ever-emptying world.

ANGIST

Angist is a blackened death metal band from Reykjavik, Iceland. The band was founded by Edda and Gyða back in 2009. After creating a two-track demo the following year, they recorded the EP 'Circle of Suffering' in 2011. After playing several high-profile concerts and festivals in the following years, the band went into hibernation in 2017. Angist has now awakened from their slumber and is working on their debut album. This will be Angist’s first time playing in Norway.

BYTHOS

Bythos is a Finnish black metal band with members from bands like Behexen, Ajattara, Chamber of Unlight, Deathchain, and Forgotten Horror, just to name a few... the list is long. Bythos released their debut album 'The Womb of Zero' on Norwegian Terratur Possessions in 2020. Earlier this year, they released the follow-up 'Chthonic Gates Unveiled' on the same label. The band has rarely played live, so the concert at Inferno Metal Festival in 2025 will be a unique chance to see the band.

SYN

Syn is a relatively new one-man black metal band from Norway. In 2023, Syn released the debut album 'Villfarelse' on Norwegian Terratur Possessions. With nods to bands like Ulver and Forgotten Woods, mixed with the atmosphere of Vemod and the aggression of Gorgoroth, you might get a sense of what Syn is about. If not, you can find out at Inferno Metal Festival 2025.

VIOLENT MAGIC ORCHESTRA

With members named after classic Norwegian black metal bands and a fresh album titled 'Death Rave,' there is little doubt that Violent Magic Orchestra from Japan has little regard for rigid genre boundaries and rule-bound musical approaches. To such an extent that it is more natural to describe VMO as a visual art and music project rather than a traditional band. Well-suited with descriptions like 'Kraftwerk gone black metal' and 'Blackened Aphex Twin,' Violent Magic Orchestra shatters the boundaries between club and concert formats in a spectacle that simply MUST be experienced live when they play in Norway for the first time.

BOOK HOTEL HERE

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY previously announced the hotel deals for the 2025 edition. 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 can be booked directly HERE.

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.

The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in

Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud

of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over

the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’

two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.

Links:

Official Inferno Fest Website

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Tickets

July 12th at H0l0

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The wait is over. Easily our most requested return to NYC by far, the founder of @misguided_label himself: @dlv_official . This time however, he’s bringing along the Bonnie to his Clyde: The fierce and prolific @djktk1111 . Cruising from their recent Untold Secrets vinyl release, DLV & KTK are ready to break Brooklyn asunder as they showcase Misguided Label in partnership with AGAPĒ on July 12th, 2024.

 

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Canadian indie-pop trio WILD REMEDY presents 'Take The Punches' from debut 'Songs From Home' EP as they kick off Canadian tour

"Channelling hope, their heartfelt delivery fosters a sense of connection with the artist rooted in the human condition and shared experience... Lingering long after the last note fades, their music is a heartfelt invitation to join them in their grassroots hope-filled journey of personal growth, expression and inner reflection" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Wild Remedy's inevitable success will rest entirely on their undeniable raw talent... utterly captivating. The band creates music that feels eternally relevant, their voices blending seamlessly to ground us emotionally before launching us into a world of soaring melodies" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


Canadian folk-influenced indiepop trio Wild Remedy presents the single 'Take The Punches' from their debut 'Songs From Home' EP, timed in sync with the launch of their Central Canadian tour dates. This is an honest collection about the realities of growing up and becoming, all set to dance-worthy rhythms and unforgettable melodies.  

Making music that radiates like a beacon of hope, this all-female trio of Ottawa-born musicians' music is rooted in a love for chilling harmonies and all things folk. Just recently, the trio shared the video for 'Wild Remedy', created and animated by Jordan Van Der Linden, having shared 'What I Did Find' and the near-title track 'Home Song' earlier.

In these five tracks, Wild Remedy breathes fresh life into the Canadian folk genre by taking listeners on a journey of self-discovery to an inspiring soundtrack that will leave a lasting echo in the listener's heart. 'Songs From Home' is Wild Remedy's invitation to be part of something truly inspiring, invigorating and soul-nourishing. Their endearing brand of storytelling is also a vulnerable reflection of the trio’s heart and a please where listeners can find solace and contentment in their music.

Wild Remedy is made up of Amy Russett, Colleen Roberston and Shay Mahoney,who now has one foot in Ottawa and one in Montreal. Influenced by everything from alternative pop to folk-rock, gospel to disco, the band has been an emerging force in the Canadian folk scene since 2022, entertaining audiences with their catchy originals, new takes on folk classics, and haunting harmonies.

With strong harmonies and upbeat folk acoustics as strong points, Wild Remedy's songs range from a classic stomp-and-holler sound that makes you want to dance, to thought-provoking indie vibes that leave the listener feeling uplifted. Wild Remedy spins a beautiful sonic web between singer-songwriter offerings, indie pop and Canadian folk - perhaps what it might sound like if Joni Mitchell and Boygenius had a not-so-secret folk band.

“The release of this EP is monumental not only in our musical career as a band, but also our journey as artists and musicians, ourselves. Each song is a glimpse into fractions of our life stories, and to be sharing it with the world is a privilege. These songs have been written as a result of some of the hardest moments we’ve lived through over the last two years, but to take those challenges and make them into music is such a beautiful resolution to those stories. We’re eternally grateful to be on this journey together and with each person who listens,” says Shay Mahoney.

Stirring the heart and echoing a bright sound and iconic harmonies, Wild Remedy pays homage to their folk roots. Their music offers the simplicity found in many Americana-Country songs, while drawing from the dynamic storytelling key of indie-folk.

Having bonded over their mutual love of music and songwriting, the trio met in 2020 and finally and made their local debut in 2022, performing at farmers markets around the Ottawa area. With Amy’s powerhouse vocals and guitar, Colleen’s smooth alto tones, and Shay’s ability to sing and play anything (including guitar, mandolin, cajon and harmonica), folks started to take notice. In 2023, the band released their first two original single songs, involving producer Nate Hardy, which were met with loads of love and grew them a grassroots fanbase.

The 'Songs From Home' EP is available via SpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp. Wild Remedy's 'The Wild Tour' with fellow Canadian indie folk trio Wild Bloom takes place in the last few days of June, followed by a handful of shows in July and August. 

Necrofier Add New Dates with Goatwhore & Vitriol

Necrofier are joining their Satanic brethren in Goatwhore and Vitriolthis September for a dark and fiery month-long run across North America. The Venomous Evocation tour includes stops for face-melting performances at Full Terror Assault and Metal Injection, plus five new dates in Indianapolis, Cleveland, Ottawa, Syracuse and Mechanicsburg.

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 9 - Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Brewing [TICKETS]
September 10 - Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups [TICKETS]
September 11 - Cleveland, OH @ No Class [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 21 - Syracuse, NY @ The Song and Dance [TICKETS]
September 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Metal Injection Festival [TICKETS]
September 23 - Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedrafts [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, FL @ Handlebar [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

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