Blackbird Presents Announces 'Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson" at Kia Forum, Oct. 17

Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce a very special concert celebration honoring the legendary Robbie Robertson. Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA, featuring once-in-a-lifetime performances with an incredible lineup of superstar artists, including Trey Anastasio, Ryan Bingham, Mike Campbell, Eric Church, 
Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Jim James, Jamey Johnson, Noah Kahan, Daniel Lanois, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Margo Price, Robert Randolph, Nathaniel Rateliff, Allison Russell, Mavis Staples, Benmont Tench, Don Was, Bobby Weir and Lucinda Williams. For complete show details, visit RobbieCelebration.com.
 
Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10 AM PT at http://ticketmaster.com. Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets from Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 10 AM until Thursday, August 1, at 10 PM through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit http://www.citientertainment.com.
 
Robbie Robertson is, simply put, one of the most important and influential artists of all time. Renowned for his groundbreaking work as a guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of The Band, Robbie is widely regarded as a founding father of the Americana music genre. Lauded by NPR as “as one of the most compelling raconteurs in the history of popular music,” Robbie’s vast songwriting credits include the "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "Up on Cripple Creek," among other classics. After The Band‘s 1976 farewell concert “The Last Waltz” was captured on film by Martin Scorsese – which featured guest performances by numerous artists influenced by Robbie and The Band including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Mavis Staples and Muddy Waters, and in 2019 was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the US National Film Registry for its cultural significance – Robbie formed a lifelong bond with the famed director.

Robbie thereafter collaborated as a composer, music supervisor and music producer on numerous acclaimed Scorsese films including “Raging Bull,” “The King of Comedy,” “The Color of Money,” “Casino,” “Gangs of New York,” “The Departed,” “Shutter Island,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Silence,” “The Irishman” and most recently “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which was particularly meaningful to Robbie given his indigenous roots and for which he earned a posthumous Oscar nomination. Robbie, who also achieved great success as a solo artist, is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Grammy’s, the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and the community of Six Nations, among numerous other honors and awards.
 
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson promises to be a night of electrifying performances featuring superstar artists performing a diverse range of Robbie's most beloved songs, from his iconic solo work to classic tracks from The Band. This not-to-be-missed concert event takes place at The Forum 50 years after this iconic venue served as the final stop on the famed tour of Bob Dylan and The Band, which marked Dylan’s return to touring after an eight-year hiatus and became known as one of the largest and highest-profile tours of the era (with the live performances featuring a number of Robbie’s hit songs documented in the critically acclaimed record release “Before the Flood”).
 
Executive Producers of Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson are Martin Scorsese, Jared Levine and Keith Wortman. Live Nation  serves as the event promoter. A portion of the proceeds from the concert event will be donated to The Woodland Cultural Centre that funds and operates a range of arts, history and education programs on the Sixth Nations Reserve in Canada.

For complete show details, please visit:
http://robbiecelebration.com
#robbiecelebration
 
About Blackbird Presents:
Blackbird Presents is the premier independent creator and producer of large scale concerts, tours, festivals and premium music-driven filmed entertainment. Blackbird’s projects feature the biggest music stars in the world produced for a portfolio of world-class studio, network, streaming, and promoter partners. 
http://blackbirdpresents.com
 
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation Awards $250K+ in Grants with Tractor Supply Company

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation has joined forces for the fourth consecutive year with Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, to donate more than $250,000 to animal shelters across the nation. Through MuttNation’s Mutts Across America program, one outstanding shelter or foster-based rescue in every state – plus Washington, D.C. and a “Wildcard” pick – is being honored with a surprise $5,000 grant.
 
“Mutts Across America is such a great program because it gives us the chance to highlight an amazing shelter in every state and thank them for the hard work they do throughout the year,” shared Lambert. “We especially love honoring the shelters that work with the dogs that are hardest to get adopted. We’re so proud to have such a strong and supportive partner in Tractor Supply sharing our values and goals to help as many shelter pets as possible live their best lives.” 

Since the initiative was developed 10 years ago by Lambert’s mother and MuttNation co-founder, Bev Lambert, Mutts Across America has supported more than 500 shelters with over $2 million in grants. Tractor Supply began partnering with MuttNation in 2021.

“Caring for pets and animals is a calling we hold close to our hearts at Tractor Supply,” said Kimberley Gardiner, chief marketing officer at Tractor Supply. “Pets are an incredible source of joy for us Out Here, which is why we’re honored to support these shelters that are saving lives and providing care to animals in need alongside Miranda. Her dedication to this cause shines through all of MuttNation’s programs, and it’s a privilege to recognize shelters across the country that share this mission as well.”

Each year, MuttNation conducts extensive research to carefully choose the organizations that will be honored and, again this year, is recognizing some of the outstanding shelters that help seniors, special needs dogs, large dogs and pit mixes; the “Love Harder” dogs that are easy to love but hardest to get adopted. There is no application process for Mutts Across America, and the recipients are given no advance notice before receiving the award.
 
In addition to the Mutts Across America partnership, MuttNation and Tractor Supply started the Relief For Rescues Fund in 2023 to help shelters and shelter pets recover from natural disasters. To date, the fund has generated nearly $1 million and provides year-round support from disasters such as floods, fires, hurricanes and tornadoes – as well as in other emergency situations. 

Tractor Supply is the exclusive retailer of MuttNation pet products, with a percentage of all sales going to the MuttNation Foundation to promote and facilitate its mission.  

Lambert will celebrate MuttNation’s 15th anniversary with the Music For Mutts benefit concert on October 5 at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville; Tractor Supply is a concert sponsor. The full lineup for the event featuring Miranda Lambert & Friends will be announced in the coming months. Tickets are on sale now at MuttNation.com.
 
The 2024 Mutts Across America grant recipients are:

About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda Lambert and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009, MuttNation Foundation is a donation-supported 501c(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation provides financial support and works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals during times of natural disaster. MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert, a pet line of toys and supplies that benefits the Foundation, is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores throughout the U.S. For more information, please visit www.muttnation.com.   

About Miranda Lambert
Acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, her music has also won three Grammys and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best of the year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
With seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum sales certifications, she’s conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency and blurred genres with Leon Bridges, Enrique Iglesias, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Elle King as well as her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’all Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first and only woman on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line available at Boot Barn.
 
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About Tractor Supply Company 
For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 291 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than 50,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.
 
As of March 30, 2024, the Company operated 2,233 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states. For more information on Tractor Supply, visit www.tractorsupply.com.
 
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense by Tractor Supply, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer providing products and services for pet owners. As of March 30, 2024, the Company operated 202 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information on Petsense by Tractor Supply, visit www.Petsense.com.

Miranda Lambert with a Williamson County Animal Shelter rescue | Photo Credit: Jamie Wright

Paleface Swiss Announce Huge N. America Headline Tour For 2025

Switzerland's finest purveyors of heaviness, Paleface Swiss have today announced an extensive US headline tour for March and April 2025. Tickets for the run will go on-sale at 11am ET on Wednesday, July 31st from www.palefaceswiss.com/tour

Following several, mostly sold-out US runs and incendiary performances at Sick New World festival and Big Texas Metal Festival earlier this year, Paleface Swiss are excited to unleash their most extensive headline run to date. Speaking on the announcement, frontman Marc 'Zelli' Zellweger shares:

"We can’t wait to return for a bigger US headlining tour... I am so happy and excited that we can finally make this happen. I would love to be sitting on the tour bus tomorrow. But like the cheese Switzerland is famous for, this also has to mature well first hahaha!"

Since dropping their second full-length album ‘Fear & Dagger’ in 2022, Paleface Swiss have earned international reverence for their technical, groove-laden, beatdown-filled metal. Setting themselves apart with a combination of multiple genre elements and the distinctive, lightning-fast, rap-inspired vocals of commanding frontman Marc "Zelli" Zellwegger, the band have been at the forefront of the modern 'nu' and 'deathcore' movements.

Standalone singles released last year - “Please End Me”, “Best Before Death” and "The Gallow" sustained their buzz, while a nearly sold-out US tour cemented the Swiss Boys' explosive live reputation. They returned stateside for the massive Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas in April this year, along with a US tour with The Ghost Inside and a performance at Big Texas Metal Festival.

With an ever-growing army of devoted fans, critical acclaim, sold-out headline shows and stellar festival performances garnering new fans wherever they go, Paleface Swiss now have their sights set on worldwide domination.

PALEFACE SWISS

NORTH AMERICA 2025 HEADLINE TOUR

3/20   Detroit, MI, St. Andrews Hall

3/21   Toronto, ON, Lees Palace

3/22   Montreal, QC, Club Soda

3/23   Worcester, MA Palladium (Upstairs)   

3/26   Albany, NY, Empire Live

3/27   Baltimore, MD, Soundstage

3/28   Pittsburgh, PA , Roxian Theatre

3/29   Greensboro, NC, Hangar 1819

3/30   Tampa, FL, Orpheum       

04/01 Orlando, FL, The Abbey

04/02 Atlanta, GA, Masquerade (Hell)

04/03 Nashville, TN, Eastside Bowl

04/04 Louisville, KY, Mercury Ballroom

04/05 St. Louis, MO, Red Flag

04/06 Wichita, KS, Wave (Indoors)          

04/08 San Antonio, TX, Vibes Underground

04/09 Dallas, TX, Southside Music Hall

4/10   Albuquerque, NM, Sunshine Theater

4/11   Mesa, AZ, Nile

4/12   Los Angeles, CA, The Regent

4/13   Roseville, CA, Goldfields       

4/15   Portland, OR, Dante's

4/16   Vancouver, BC, Rickshaw Theatre

4/17   Seattle, WA, El Corazon

4/18   Spokane, WA, The Knitting Factory

4/19   Salt Lake City, UT, Metro Music Hall

4/20   Denver, CO, Summit

4/22   Omaha, NE, The Waiting Room

4/23   Iowa City, IA, Wildwood

4/24   Minneapolis, MN, Varsity Theater

4/25   Milwaukee, WI, The Rave II

4/26   Chicago, IL, Thalia Hall

ABOUT PALEFACE SWISS

Since the release of their first album, 'Chapter 3: The Last Selection', independent outfit, PALEFACE SWISS have gained international recognition throughout the Deathcore and Beatdown Community. Known for their huge, aggressive riffs, brutally bombastic rhythm section, frontman, Zelli's outstanding vocals and a pinch of humor. This is Switzerland’s finest heavy music. Across their catalog, the band have gained 50 million streams, 19.4 million YouTube views on their own channel, and recently peaked at 1 million Spotify monthly listeners.

PALEFACE SWISS was formed in Zurich, Switzerland in 2017 by vocalist Marc Zellweger (Zelli) and drummer Colin Hammond (CJ) having met through a mutual friend in 2016. After bonding over a shared love of beatdowns and hardcore, Zelli and CJ shook hands at a concert in 2017 and promised they would create the craziest beatdown band ever together. They released their debut ‘Chapter 1: From The Gallows’ in 2018 and played their first show in October 2018 and quickly grew in popularity with the song “Deprivation Method”. 

In early 2019, Paleface started writing ‘Chapter 2: Witch King’ and started working on the final installment of the dark story they’d created with Chapters 1 & 2. ‘Chapter 3: The Last Selection’ was released on October 30th 2020, spawning four music huge tracks “Curse Us”, “The Rats”, "Lights Out" and “Skalpell” which quickly ranked high in the beatdown/hardcore charts and saw the band become cover stars on Spotify’s Heavy Beatdown playlist.

In 2022 the band released their most ambitious and brutal album yet, 'Fear & Dagger'. The album was widely considered a huge step up for the band as plaudits began to roll in for frontman Zelli's vocal ability, Metal Injection accurately summed it up in their review by saying, "It's fun to get caught up in Paleface's unrelenting instrumentals, but Zelli's really the star of Paleface. This is largely because he treats his screams like rap bars." The album shot the band into the upper echelons of the "deathcore renaissance" and spawned singles "The Orphan", "Deathtouch", "Dead Man's Diary" feat. LANDMVRKS frontman Florent Salfati and most recently, fan favourite and stylistic curveball, "My Grave / Lay with Me". The album focuses on more mature and critical topics related to the fears and struggles young people have to contend with in the 21st century, most importantly, the topic of mental health.

The album's technical proficiency and no-holds-barred brutality, coupled with Zelli's unique delivery and highly emotional lyrics struck a chord with fans worldwide. It was released to much acclaim with New Transcendence stating "Paleface have created one of the most emotionally relevant and intriguing beatdown releases to date" and Wall of Sound calling it "an unashamedly brutal and angry album".

As Metal Injection so astutely put it in their review of 'Fear & Dagger' - "Stop pretending to be cultured, and get down with the beatdown.".

PALEFACE SWISS Are: 

Vox: Marc “Zelli” Zellweger

Guitar: Yannick Lehmann

Bass: Tommy-Lee Abt

Drums: Cassiano Toma



Find Paleface Online 

www.palefaceswiss.com

PIG (a.k.a. Raymond Watts) releases 'Red Room' album via Metropolis Records, announcing North American tour

Raymond Watts a.k.a. PIG has released his new album 'Red Room' on CD and digitally via Metropolis Records and on vinyl via Armalyte Industries, and will be bringing the album to life through the colossal ‘Heroin For The Damned’ tourwith Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine. The 40-date itinerary follows a headlining set at Cold Waves XII in Chicago on September 28.

Following the 2022 album ‘The Merciless Light’, ‘Red Room’ is the sound of Watts beating the hammer of hope on the anvil of despair. But, far from being the dying light of decay, this is a spark, an ember and a torch in transition, lighting up the house of PIG before Watts burns it up and blows it down, cutting through yhrscaly rind to PIG's tender heart and soft underbelly.

Earlier, PIG shared the thunderous intro track ‘Crumbs Chaos & Lies’ featuring Alexis Mincolla (3Teeth) with a riveting video by the elusive visionary Ibex, and the lead track ‘Dum Dum Bullet’ with a penetrating video by E Gabriel Edvy for Blackswitch Labs. This anthem features a choir of iconic guests that include Chris Connelly (Revolting Cocks, Ministry), I Ya Toyah, En Esch (KMFDM), Emily Kavanaugh (Night Club), Chris Hall (Stabbing Westward), Burton C Bell (Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers) and Marc Heal (Cubanate).

Watts co-wrote much of ‘Red Room’ with Jim Davies of Pitchshifter, best known for his acidic and acerbic guitar lines on many chart hits by The Prodigy. Other guests include Chris Hall (Stabbing Westward), who delivers a soaring vocal performance on ‘The Sick Man's Prayer’, Watts' old KMFDM bandmate Günther Schulz (a.k.a. 'The Czar of Guitar'), who appears on the anthemic ‘Dirty Mercy’, and the great jazz trumpeter Enrico Tomasso (who has worked on and off with Watts for three decades), who brings his deft and delicate touch to ‘PIG Is At The Window’.

'Red Room' album order  https://pigindustries.bandcamp.com/album/red-room
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/album/0sQy98y0v0ApSR8MnzaMeW
Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/ca/album/red-room/1743960219
'Dum Dum Bullet'  https://youtu.be/eA5y9tiF0Fs
'Crumbs, Chaos & Lies' feat. Alexis Mincolla (3Teeth)  https://youtu.be/HDpuAq9ONKU

Watts has had a stellar career since cutting his teeth in the mid-1980s industrial rock scene as a member of KMFDM. Apart from releasing 14 albums as PIG, he has toured with Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM and Einstürzende Neubauten, written music for fashion and film (Chloe, Marios Schwab, Halston, The Row), and even did sound design for the exhibition 'Punk: Chaos to Couture' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Watts also collaborated with the late fashion icon Alexander McQueen, who commissioned him (with John Gosling) to embellish the serene instrumental track ‘Inside’ (from PIG's 1999 album ‘Genuine American Monster’) for the soundtrack to ‘Plato’s Atlantis’. The show was reprised after McQueen’s untimely death in as the finale of ‘Savage Beauty', a posthumous retrospective that broke all records at both The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

'Red Room' is out now, available on CD and digitally from fine online platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. On August 23, PIG will also re-release the seminal album 'Sinsation (Remastered)', originally released in the mid-1990s on Trent Reznor's label Nothing Records. 

ALBUM CREDITS
Raymond Watts  
Jim Davies
With: En Esch, Michelle Martinez, Günter Schulz, Chris Hall, Alexis Mincolla, Mike Watts, Enrico Tomasso, Anita Kyoda
The PIG choir: Emily Kavanaugh, Burton C Bell, Chris Connelly, Marc Heal, En Esch, Kanga, Susannah Doyle, Anita Kyoda, Chris Hall, I Ya Toyah, Jim Davies, Mark Alan Griffiths, Mike Watts, Jimmy Livingstone
All songs written by Raymond Watts / Jim Davies, except Tracks  8, 9, 10 (Raymond Watts) and Track 11 (Raymond Watts / Michael Watts)
Produced & mixed by Raymond Watts
Additional production by Jim Davies
Recorded & mixed at Ranch Apocalypse and Otherwise Studios
Additional recordings made in Sydney, Vancouver, Berlin, Los Angeles
Mastering by Tom Hall at Abbey Road
Artwork - Vlad McNeally
Photography – E Gabriel Edvy / Blackswitch Labs
Audio visual consultant - Mark Alan Griffiths
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon at Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES (with Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine)
9/28/24: Chicago, IL, @ Metro
9/ 29/24: Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze
9/30/24: Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music
10/2/24: Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
10/3/24: Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel
10/4/24: Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
10/5/24: Denver, CO Kulture Music Hall
10/6/24: SLC, UT @ Quarters
10/7/24: Boise, ID @ Visual Arts Collective
10/9/24: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s
10/10/24: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
10/13/24: Portland, OR @ Dante’s
10/15/24: Sacramento, CA @ Starlit Room
10/16/24: SF, CA @ DNA
10/17/24: San Diego, CA @ Whistle Stop
10/18/24: Las Vegas, NV @ Sinwave
10/19/24: Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One
10/20/24: Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
10/21/24: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
10/23/24: OK City @ Beer City
10/24/24: Dallas, TX @ Three Links
10/26/24: Austin, TX @ Elysium
10/27/24: New Orleans, LA @ Santos
10/29/24: Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
10/30/24: Orlando, Fl @ Handlebar
11/1/24: West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street
11/2/24: Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly
11/3/24: Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
11/5/24: Atlanta, GA @ Star Bar
11/6/24: Richmond, VA @ Fallout
11/7/24: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore
11/8/24: New York, NY @ STIMULATE
11/10/24: Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power
11/12/24: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
11/13/24: Quebec City, QC @ L’anti Bar
11/14/24: Montreal, QC @ Cabaret Fous
11/15/24: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
11/16/24: Detroit, MI @ Smalls
11/17/24: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern

TOUR TICKETS  https://linktr.ee/pigtour2024

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OCEANS OF SLUMBER Release Cover of "Wicked Game"

The Houston metal band are performing their upcoming new album at Metal Injection Festival and Mad With Power 

"One of modern metal's brightest hopes" - Metal Hammer

"A band that nails a unique balance and has the potential to do whatever they want" - Angry Metal Guy (4/5) 

"Masterful compositions that reveal more secrets with each listen" - Metal Injection (9/10)

"Dark, turbulent, and above all, incredibly emotional" - New Noise (4/5)

"They are the new Southern gothic, and you need to pay attention" - Distorted Sound (9/10)

"This band is truly something special" - Ghost Cult (8/10)

Since their star turn in 2016, Oceans of Slumber have included a cover song on all of their albums. As expected for a band that defies any and all conventions, the list of covers spans far beyond the metal realms, ranging from goth to blues rock, baroque pop and classic American folk.

While they always planned on ending their upcoming eighth album with another cover, a last-minute change of heart led Oceans of Slumber to revisit Chris Isaak's signature sleeper hit. By stripping the song down to its chilling core, the band turned "Wicked Game" into the dark and doomy end credits score to the dark, cinematic Where Gods Fear to Speak.

Hear Oceans of Slumber cover Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" BELOW.

Where Gods Fear to Speak comes out September 13 on Season of Mist. 

Pre-order & Stream

​https://orcd.co/oceansofslumberwheregodsfeartospeakalbum

"Wicked Game" was on Oceans of Slumber's list well before Where Gods Fear to Speak. But when the Houston metal band arrived in Columbia to record their new album with GRAMMY nominee Joel Hamilton, they had already decided on covering the country-meets-Brill Building staple "Crying". Which would've made perfect sense; after all, Roy Orbison was a fellow proud Texan.

"I'm sure we'll cover 'Crying' at some point down the line", says Cammie Beverly. "But in the end, this album called for something more unexpected".

Oceans of Slumber's well-laid plan for finishing Where Gods Fear to Speak changed during their last session at Audiovision Studios. Having already recorded for nine and a half hours straight, the band were running out of time and energy. "My voice was so tired", Cammie reveals. While she's blessed with one of the cleanest and strongest set of pipes in all of metal, this album challenged her to flex a guttural new muscle: death growls.

"I had just recorded the demo for the hardest song on the album", Cammie continues. With its dizzying high notes and crushing, demonic lows, it's no wonder "Poem of Ecstasy" left even a powerful singer like her both physically and emotionally drained. "It was really frustrating", she remembers. Unsure whether her voice could summon The Big O's sweet, booming crescendo, at the final hour, she consulted with her husband and drummer Dobber Beverly. "We realized that the album needed to end on a note that was still familiar but also a bit unsettling". 

Luckily, Dobber had just the right song in mind. "When we were in Columbia, I heard a club remix of 'Wicked Game' while out at a restaurant", he says with a smile. "It was so bad that I needed to go and make things right in my head". The band didn't have a moment to spare, either; like all of the songs on Where Gods Fear to Speak, they tracked this cover live, nailing the final take within their very last hour of studio time.   

All jokes aside, "Wicked Game" proved to be a match made in heaven with Where Gods Fear to Speak. Chris Isaak wrote and released "Wicked Game" as a single off his third album in 1989, but the song didn't climb all the way to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 until an Atlanta radio host heard it featured in David Lynch's 1990 romantic crime drama Wild at Heart. As its spellbinding title track unveiled, Oceans of Slumber still deliver more of the fiery death, doom and black metal that long-time fans have come to expect, but this new album expands their progressive vision to dark, cinematic heights.

"We've taken the raw and heavier direction of our last two albums and elevated it to the scale of a blockbuster IMAX movie", says Dobber. "Our cover of 'Wicked Game' is the song that plays over the end credits".

Still, it wouldn't have been all that surprising if Oceans of Slumber had stuck with the dazed, vaguely tropical vibe that Isaak nailed on the original version of "Wicked Game". After all, they had just spent two weeks soaking up Bogotá's sultry, sunny atmosphere. Alex Davis adds a lovely Spanish guitar line, but the band's chief composer took the out-of-nowhere hit in a bone-chilling direction.

Underground metalheads will always worship him as the drummer for grindcore legends Insect Warfare, but Dobber is also a classically trained pianist who arranged all 10 songs on Where Gods Fear to Speak. In his well-calloused hands, "Wicked Game" proceeds slowly, gracefully, as if welcoming a ghost, which allows Cammie plenty of breathing room. "No, I don't want to fall in love", she sings amidst the softest reaches of her upper register. Chris Kritikos joins in on back vocals, recasting the song's memorable refrain into a haunting coda of the doomed romance at the album's heart.     

"With 'Wicked Game', we're sending the characters off into the sunset with a cliffhanger", says Cammie and Dobber. "Nobody loves no one".

To celebrate the release of Where Gods Fear to Speak, Oceans of Slumber have three special performances planned for later this year.

In August, Oceans of Slumber will battle alongside their new label mates Oak, Ash & Thorn at Madison, Wisconsin' Mad With Power Festival. The band will then reconvene with producer Joel Hamilton at Studio G Brooklyn, where they'll treat a small but lucky group of fans to reimagined versions of new and old classics.  

"During this exclusive evening at Studio G, we'll be graced by esteemed guest musicians and a captivating string quartet", Dobber says. "Each song will be reinvented, breathing new life into the songs our fans cherish". 

Come September, Oceans of Slumber will join forces with fellow Houston heavies Necrofier at Metal Injection Festival.  

"We are thrilled to celebrate Metal Injection's 20th anniversary at this year's festival", says Cammie. "We'll be sharing the stage with amazing bands like Jinjer, Converge, God Forbid, 3 Inches of Blood, Hanabie, Cave In, Rivers of Nihil and our good friends in Necrofier. We can't wait to rock out with you and hit the streets of New York City".  

Mad With Power Festival 
Saturday, August 3 - Madison, WI [TICKETS]

Live at Studio G w/ String Quartet + Special Guests
Saturday, August 10 - Brooklyn, NY [SOLD OUT]

Metal Injection Festival
Sunday, September 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch & Meadows [TICKETS]

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

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

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

Artwork
Giannis Nakos - Remedy Art Design

Biography
Dom Lawson

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Hootie & the Blowfish Celebrate RIAA Double-Diamond Certification at Bridgestone Arena

With the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour marking the first full outing in five years for generation-defining band Hootie & the Blowfish, the Nashville stop at Bridgestone Arena this Saturday, July 27, was cause for extra celebration. Having recently been presented with a plaque celebrating 22x Platinum certification during their appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America," band members Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld were joined by the Recording Industry Association of America's Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens ahead of this weekend's show for a special presentation of the RIAA's prestigious Double Diamond trophies. The honor solidifies the band's debut album, Cracked Rear View, among the top 10 best-selling albums in all of music history.

The celebration continued as the band took the stage later in the evening, with Forbes describing the show that followed as "a high energy celebration of a band whose music has remained timeless," raving, "the music has never been better. Rucker’s voice is even richer now than ever (if that’s possible) and the musicianship with each and every band member is top notch. And they’re all still having fun with Mark Bryan, guitar-in-hand, singing, jumping, criss-crossing the stage, Soni jamming on the drums, and Felber better than ever on the bass."

"Hootie & the Blowfish's live set could've been Cracked Rear View, front to back, and nobody would've minded it. Instead, they, as they have often since playing more significantly together again for the past five years, endeavored to deliver more," added the Tennessean. "The band, less tethered than ever to genre delineations — partly inspired by their lead singer's 10 country chart-toppers and Grand Ole Opry membership — has a musical freedom amidst them now that adds immeasurably to their live experience."

The Summer Camp with Trucks Tour runs through the fall with special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain, visiting arenas, amphitheaters and select stadiums along the way, including a homecoming to Columbia, S.C.’s Colonial Life Arena for the Gamecock alumni. The band will also headline Rucker’s own Riverfront Revival Music Festival in Charleston, S.C. this October. Tickets to all shows are on sale now via Hootie.com.

This year also saw the release of new music from Hootie & the Blowfish, with their rendition of “For What It's Worth,” the timeless anthem originally penned by Stephen Stills in 1966. The chart-topping band’s version of this iconic protest song, recorded in 2017 during their studio sessions for Imperfect Circle, is available HERE.

For more information, visit www.Hootie.com and follow on Facebook @hootieandtheblowfish, Instagram @hootieoffcial and Twitter/X @hootietweets.

Remaining Summer Camp with Trucks Tour Dates
Aug. 1  |  Hartford, Conn.  |  The XFINITY Theatre
Aug. 2  |  Holmdel, N.J.  |  PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug. 3  |  Columbia, Md.  |  Merriweather Post Pavilion
Aug. 8  |  Somerset, Wisc.  |  Somerset Amphitheater
Aug. 9  |  Chicago, Ill.  |  Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Aug. 10  |  East Troy, Wisc.  |  Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Aug. 15  |  Cleveland, Ohio  |  Blossom Music Center
Aug. 16  |  Philadelphia, Pa.  |  Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Aug. 17  |  Bristow, Va.  |  Jiffy Lube Live
Aug. 23  |  Las Vegas, Nev.  |  Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Aug. 29  |  Columbia, S.C.  |  Colonial Life Arena
Aug. 30  |  Columbia, S.C.  |  Colonial Life Arena
Sept. 5  |  Wantagh, N.Y.  |  Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Sept. 6  |  Syracuse, N.Y.  |  Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
Sept. 7  |  Toronto, Ontario  |  Budweiser Stage
Sept. 12  |  Knoxville, Tenn.  |  Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Sept. 13  |  Raleigh, N.C.  |  Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sept. 14  |  Virginia Beach, Va.  |  Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sept. 19  |  Charlotte, N.C.  |  PNC Music Pavilion
Sept. 20  |  Alpharetta, Ga.  |  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sept. 21  |  Greenville, S.C.  |  Bon Secours Wellness Arena 
Sept. 26  |  Tampa, Fla.  |  MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept. 27  |  Jacksonville, Fla.  |  VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sept. 28  |  West Palm Beach, Fla.  |  iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Oct. 12  |  North Charleston, S.C.  |  Riverfront Revival Music Festival

Hootie & the Blowfish band members (L to R) Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Mark Bryan and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld were presented with RIAA Double Diamond trophies by Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens (middle) ahead of their Summer Camp with Trucks Tour performance at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, July 27.  | Photo Credit: Jeff Johnson

About Hootie & the Blowfish
With the rich, bluesy vocals of Darius Rucker and gleeful harmonies of guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber and drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, Hootie & the Blowfish have sold over 25 million records worldwide to date after their infectious melodies hit the airwaves in 1994 with hits such as “Hold My Hand,” “Let Her Cry” and “Only Wanna Be With You.” The quartet met at the University of South Carolina where endless gigs at frat houses and local bars built a major local buzz. Their blend of pop, folk, blues, soul and rock made them hard to pigeonhole, but easily accessible to anyone who loved good music.

Atlantic Records, impressed by their regional draw, signed them and released Cracked Rear View in 1994. The album had been out for six months before the band played on the Late Show with David Letterman which sent sales skyrocketing, eventually landing at No. 1 on the Billboard chart the following spring. Cracked Rear View and the band went on to win two GRAMMY Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a Billboard Music Award and multiple People's Choice Awards. Cracked Rear View also earned the band Billboard's Band of the Year Award in 1996 and the RIAA's Diamond Award for sales in excess of 10 million units. At 21x Platinum, Cracked Rear View remains among the Top 10 best-selling studio albums in music history.

The band remained a top draw nationwide following their debut and released five more albums for Atlantic: Fairweather Johnson, Musical Chairs, Scattered, Smothered & Covered, Hootie & the Blowfish and The Best of Hootie & the Blowfish, as well as Looking For Lucky on their own Sneaky Long Records and LIVE in Charleston, The Homegrown Concert Event DVD and CD. The band took a break from full-time touring in 2007, reuniting annually for a variety of philanthropic events while also pursuing solo projects. 2019 marked the band's first full-time touring year in over a decade as they embarked on the sold-out Group Therapy Tour in support of Imperfect Circle, released in late 2019 under a new record deal with Universal Music Group’s Capitol Nashville, and 2024 sees them on the road once again for the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour.

JASON ALDEAN’S “WHISKEY DRINK” IMPACTS COUNTRY RADIO

With 28 #1 singles, multi-platinum country music superstar Jason Aldean - who's currently on his 2024 extended “Highway Desperado” Tour - follows his Hot 100 #1 single “Try That In A Small Town” and anthemic “Let Your Boys Be Country” with “Whiskey Drink,” impacting radio today. Featured on his 11th studio album, Highway Desperado, the award-winning, GRAMMY nominated, and multi-faceted entertainer's compelling new single finds a man pleading with his vices, begging them to help ease the pain of losing her. Written by Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan - listen now HERE.

As featured by CBS Mornings, Associated Press, Billboard, The Tennessean, LA Times, American Songwriter, Fox and Friends and more, Aldean’s HIGHWAY DESPERADO - produced by Michael Knox -  features fourteen tracks total with three co-written by Aldean - a first since his 2009 Wide Open album.

HIGHWAY DESPERADO follows Aldean’s double album MACON, GEORGIA, which earned Aldean his #1 single, "Trouble With A Heartbreak,” as well as a Billboard Music Award nomination for “Top Country Song” and awards from ACM, CMT, iHeart, and a GRAMMY nomination for “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood. Since making his chart debut in 2005, the Georgia native has earned the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart - more than any other artist - his “songs of small-town living, love and loss have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard) and have “vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). 

UPCOMING “HIGHWAY DESPERADO” TOUR DATES:

8/1/24 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater^

8/2/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^

8/3/24 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain^

8/8/24 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center^

8/10/24 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake^

8/16/24 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

8/17/24 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre

8/24/24 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion&

8/25/24 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion&

8/29/24 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

8/30/24 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live&

9/5/24 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater&

9/6/24 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater&

9/7/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre&

9/12/24 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort

9/20/24 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center

9/21/24 – Laughlin, NV – Laughlin Event Center

10/5/24 – Macon, GA – Macon Amphitheater&

& with Hailey Whitters

^ with Lauren Alaina

About Jason Aldean:

With 28 number one singles, 18 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean is the current reigning ACM Artist of the Decade. Since his 2005 chart debut, the 3X ACM Entertainer of the Year winner has the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart–more than any other artist–with “songs of small-town living, love and loss that have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard) and “vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). He has released 11 studio albums, most recently HIGHWAY DESPERADO, which features Aldean’s breakthrough Hot 100 chart-topping single “Try That In A Small Town,” his 28th career #1 single at Country Radio. HIGHWAY DESPERADO follows the success of Aldean’s sold out, headlining tour of the same name, which was extended into 2024. For more information, visit www.JasonAldean.com.

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RYAN AND RORY’S SELF-TITLED DEBUT EP, AVAILABLE NOW

SiriusXM The Highway’s latest “Highway Find,” Ryan and Rory today release their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP. Joining the ranks of previous “Highway Finds” such as Luke Combs, Gabby Barrett, Parker McCollum, among others, Ryan and Rory’s debut features their buzzy party starter and a nod to the universal heartache band-aid “Pour Decisions.” Released earlier this year, Country Now declared the lively smash a “catchy, post-heartbreak summertime anthem.” Country Swag applauded that “the singer-songwriters are bursting onto the scene with a prime summer-ready song” and are “an act to pay attention to,” while MusicRow boasted that “Ryan and Rory are set to make major waves on the country music scene.” Listen to Ryan and Rory’s self-titled EP HERE. 

Both immersed in music from a young age, Ryan Follesé is a Nashville native, 2X PLATINUM #1 hit singer-songwriter and American Music Award winner. Rory John Zak, from Raleigh, North Carolina, is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who has played over 300 shows per year since he was 17. 

“We are so excited for everyone to hear these songs,” says Rory. “Each one was inspired by real-life people and situations we’ve experienced over the last few years. The songs speak to the lives we live, and we hope that they do the same for everyone who loves country music like we do.”

“We see this first batch of songs as our musical mission statement,” says Ryan. “Great country songs are what we are about, and we could not be prouder to start our journey with these six. They are for true country music fans - the greatest fans in the world."

Son of #1 songwriters Adrienne and Keith Follesé (Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride), Ryan co-wrote all six tracks on the debut, including five with his hitmaker family, while Rory added his masterful instrumentals and expertly smooth harmonies to Ryan’s robust lead vocals.

Kickstarting their catalog with a vivacious “Pour Decisions,” the EP exemplifies that vibrant, wide-open spirit with songs like “Drunk and Lonely,” a two-step singalong featuring dirt-floor dancehall vibes and Rory’s honky-tonk piano that would make Brooks & Dunn proud, “This Town,” a celebration of small-town dreams and freedom, and “State I’m In,” a rockin’ tale of regret that comes from chasing a lover across the country, only to find out that the entire passion-led journey was a dead end.

Rounding out the debut, the duo dial in on soul-stirring ballads like “Cowboy Cry,” a woeful she-done-him-wrong classic, and “Thanks Mama,” a song Ryan co-wrote with his dad, brother and sister as a surprise for his mom, whose wise advice narrates the touching track.

Up next, Ryan and Rory will open for Sam Hunt on Friday, August 23 in Memphis, Tenn. at Radians Amphitheater and on Saturday, August 24 in Gary, Indiana at Hard Rock Live. For tickets and tour updates, visit ryanandrorymusic.com.

Produced by Kevin Bard and Nick Zinnanti

*Produced by Dann Huff

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Rain Can't Stop No Shoes Nation: Kenny Returns Next Night in Phoenix

Megan Moroney had already finished her set on Wednesday evening when the weather got too gruesome to continue at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater. Rain, wind and weather advisories couldn’t dampen the spirit of No Shoes Nation who waited a full two hours for Kenny Chesney to be able to take the stage for the local stop on his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour. And then the lightning struck.
 
“I won’t take chances with the people I love,” Chesney has always said. Making good on that notion, the songwriter/superstar was in the trenches monitoring weather movement, talking to promoter reps and people in the building, looking for solutions for interminable circumstances. When he found out he could play the next night, even as lighting started slicing the sky, Chesney made the decision – and moved the sold-out show to Thursday.
 
“I came to Phoenix to play,” he said. “I wanted to share this music with the Arizona faction of  No Shoes Nation, and I didn’t think some rain would stop us. But lightning is something else. After we’d waited so long, when that happened, there was only one thing to do: come back tomorrow night.”
 
Taking to social media to announce the change of plans, the eight-time Entertainer of the Year also dropped in at two local country radio stations – KNIX and KMLE – on Thursday to let fans know the show would go on that night as “An Evening with Kenny Chesney.” Taking it to the control room and the people, the East Tennessean wanted to let fans know he was committed to playing in spite of the weather.
 
And that’s just what he did. Again, monitoring the weather forecasts and radar, they held the doors. Staying watchful, the show intro finally rolled at 7:20 – and an intimate evening with one of America’s most songwriter-forward superstars was underway. Playing for over two hours, Chesney offered tour rarities “There Goes My Life” and “Out Last Night” in place of his duets with Moroney, who had another show booked en route to Saturday’s Denver stadium play.
 
“When you’ve got a sold-out house, fans like the people in Phoenix and a band that’s as on fire as my crew has been all summer, really, you do want to play. We’re not quite the post office – come wind or rain or snow or sleet or hail – but we’re not worried about getting wet if No Shoes Nation is in the house and looking for music. That’s when my band really shines.”
 
Chesney has a history of making good on rain delays. In 2009, Chesney had to stop mid-show at Frisco, Texas’s Pizza Hut Park. He was back the first open date, picking up where he’d left off. Without missing a beat, Chesney threw himself into the music and making the fans feel loved.
 
“I think when we all go through things like this together, No Shoes Nation comes together even more tightly bound. I feel that way even more. Those fans who came, stayed and believed? It’s a whole other kind of connection, and one I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.”
 
Presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, it’s all about the friends, high energy and songs people know by heart.

Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour Remaining Dates
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
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
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only

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

Beasto Blanco Releases First New Album In 5 Years, KINETICA, Available Now;

Beasto Blanco’s brand-new album KINETICA, their first since 2019, is released now via COP International Records and available now through Bandcamp. In celebration of the new record, Beasto Blanco also releases a new single/video for “Diamond in the Dirt,” their most explosive and apocalyptic yet.

 See the video for “Diamond in the Dirt” BELOW

 Order vinyl and CD formats of KINETICA HERE

Beasto Blanco features the electrifying collaboration of Nashville-based shock rockers Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) and high priestess Calico Cooper, delivering an instant knockout blow. KINETICA aspires to capture the visuals, energy, love, sex, sweat, robots, and raw animalistic essence that defines the band.

With an explosive sound and captivating visuals, the first two new singles “Run For Your Life” and “Lowlands” are the perfect balance of raw power and infectious melodies that showcases Beasto Blanco’s refreshing authenticity as a beacon of genuine, unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll. Both tracks were produced by Chris Harms / Lord of the Lost.

Beasto Blanco will also head out on a North American tour this September, supporting Lord of the Lost, where the new tunes can be heard live. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now HERE.

As well, Beasto Blanco has been confirmed for appearances at several European festivals this summer, including Wacken Open Air, and the band will tour Europe in November with Dead Daisies – find all tour dates below.

BEASTO BLANCO 2024 TOUR DATES

 Supporting Lord of the Lost

September 20 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

September 22 Minneapolis, MN @ Amsterdam Hall

September 24 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

September 26 Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren Music Hall

September 27 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy

September 28 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

Summer Festival Appearances

July 29 Köln, Germany @Lofi

July 31 Munich, Germany @ Free & Easy Festival

August 1 Oberhausen, Germany @ Euro Summer Tour

August 3 Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air

Tour with Dead Daisies

November 1 Hengelo, Netherlands @ Metropool

November 2 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium @ De Casino

November 3 Hamburg, Germany @ Grünspan

November 5 Cologne, Germany @ Essigfabrik

November 6 Munich, Germany @ Technikum    

November 8 Dordrecht, Netherlands @ Bibelot

November 9 Bochum, Germany @ Ruhr Congress

November 10 Pratteln, Switzerland @ Z7

November 11 Paris, France @ Élysée Montmarte

November 13 Prague, Czech Republic @ Palac Akropolis

November 15 Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra

November 16 Vienna, Austria @ Simm City

November 17 Frankfurt, Germany @ Gibson

About Beasto Blanco

Rock and Roll born in the Mountain Mud and the Desert Sun ... Beasto Blanco was formed by Chuck Garric and Chris Latham. They set out to create a raw, powerful, rock ‘n’ roll band with a searing, theatrical live experience. Enter Calico Cooper, rock vixen and the spawn of Garric’s boss, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper and a renegade German rhythm section and Beasto Blanco’s inimitable sound and image emerged. Blood, sweat, and gasoline are fueling Beasto Blanco’s explosive rock sound and captivating visuals. A band and an audience united in one inseparable union of musical thunder and sensational spectacle. Welcome to the world of Beasto Blanco. Whether illuminated in the spotlights of cavernous arenas or headlining packed theaters and clubs, the band’s mission is unwavering: To create an immersive experience where everyone is welcome to join an extended family whose support is unconditional and authentic.

Lineup:

Chuck Garric (long time Alice Cooper bassist) on guitars and vocals

Calico Cooper on vocals

Brother Latham on guitars

Jan LeGrow on bass

Sean Sellers on drums

About COP International

Now in its 32nd year, COP International’s expanding roster of artists includes Stabbing Westward, Azam Ali, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, The Cassandra Complex, Blackcarburning, and Beasto Blanco. The label reached a turning point in 2019, teaming up with legendary producer John Fryer to form a production company under the COP International umbrella. Fryer is producing and engineering the majority of the forthcoming COP catalog and also working as A&R in helping to select appropriate acts. “The level of craftsmanship, artistic talent and meticulous attention to detail is what sets John’s work a world apart,” says COP International founder Christian Petke. "Our philosophy is quite simple: Find exceptional talent, don’t limit ourselves or the artists, and build a tribe based on the excellence of the releases. We have signed a couple bands that have major chart potential based on previous entries, and we are very excited about our projects for this year. Another thing that is rather important to us is a certain level of closeness and mutual appreciation we have as label and artist. It is our responsibility to provide a nurturing environment that allows the artist to focus on their craft. We support and shield them and provide the business machinery that will develop their full potential."

https://www.copint.com/

Find Beasto Blanco online:

Website: https://www.beastoblanco.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeastoBlanco/?pnref=lhc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beastoblanco/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeastoBlanco

Defiled Reveal Raw Truth on New Single

The samurai of death metal are touring Japan this fall behind their upcoming eighth album Horror Beyond Horror

"For fans of the classic era of death metal" - Blabbermouth
"Nobody sounds like these guys; they make art out of riffs, snares and death" - New Noise

"The one-two punch of tight musicianship and an inclination to pummel into submission without the need for flashy antics makes for a dazzling experience" - Ghost Cult

"Straight to the point and relentless" - Distorted Sound

"Encapsulates both the oldschool familiarity and the modern aesthetics of death metal" - Metal Trenches

Though they've more than earned their distinguished title as the samurai of death metal, Defiled have never had the patience to suffer any fools. For the past 30 years, Yusuke Sumita and his lethal band of warriors have been on a war path, leaving nothing but inevitable ruin in their grimy wake. They've conquered crowds from across their native Tokyo all the way to Milwaukee Metal Festival while touring with their fellow legends in Mayhem, Incantation, Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse.

Now, just two years removed from reaching the highest level of straight-forward, bone-crushing death metal, Defiled have topped themselves once again on their upcoming eighth album. Horror Beyond Horror is the kind of good ol' fashioned ass-kicking that only a true master can deliver. It slices and dices from all directions, but their new single cuts straight to the bloody truth.

Watch the video for "Smoke and Mirrors" below:

Horror Beyond Horror comes out September 20 on Season of Mist.

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Ever since they clawed out of Tokyo's underground back in 1992, Defiled have carved out a reputation as one of the world's finest practitioners of relentlessly raw death metal. "Those who prefer the schools of olde should be right at home", Lambgoat wrote in praise of their last barbaric offering.

But Horror Beyond Horror proves that Defiled can still inflict maximum punishment in ways that are strangely satisfying. Like a poisonous dart, the band come come shooting out of the shadows on "Smoke and Mirrors". Blast beats pummel at unforeseen angles, only to shift around every corner into a dizzying flurry of drum fills.  

"Smoke and Mirrors" will toy with even the most decorated of battle vests, but Defiled know when it's time to vanquish foes with a brutal finishing move. "Every lie has been revealed", fearless frontman Shinichiro Hamada shouts, taking aim at perpetual frauds and tyrannical technocrats. Upon getting the signal from Hamada's screaming whammy bar, the band charge straight into the pit of battle with a grisly, grease-slicked groove that will snap plenty of necks on their upcoming Japanese tour.       

"We are very excited to kick off our tour in support of our new album in our home country", says guitarist Yusuke Sumita. "If you're in the area, be sure to join us. See you on the road".

The video for "Smoke and Mirrors" was filmed at Katakai Pier in Kujukuri, Chiba, Japan in May 2024. It was directed and edited by Seaside 99 Works. Special thanks to Kujukuri Gyogyou Kumiai.

In customary fashion, this fall, Defiled are welcoming Horror Beyond Horror with a tour of Japan.

Don't miss the chance to watch these legends shred through "Smoke and Mirrors", "To See Beyond the Wall" and other nasty rippers off their new album for the very first time.

Line-up
Shinichiro Hamada - Vocals, Guitar
Yusuke Sumita - Guitar
Takachika Nakajima - Bass
Keisuke Hamada - Drums

Recording Studio
Studio Zot, Tokyo, Japan

Production Credits
Sound Engineers - Shinichiro Hamada & Keisuke Hamada
Produced by Yusuke Sumita
Mixed & Mastered by Kenji Kikuchi at Studio Nest, Chiba, Japan

Biography
Defiled, with edits by Sébastien Gamez

Cover Art
Wes Benscoter

Photographer
Shigenori Ishikawa

Booking Contact:
Yusuke Sumita - info@defiled.info

Stream & Order: https://orcd.co/defiledhorrorbeyondhorror

Available formats
Digital Download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Colored (Crystal Clear & Transparent Green)

Follow Defiled
Website : http://www.defiled.info/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/defiled
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/defiledjapan
Bandcamp : https://defiledjapan.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/defiled
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@defiled
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KDc0SB4ero6zAgrafjVrt
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CLASSIC ROCKERS THE SWEET RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, "LITTLE MIRACLE"

One of the most instantly recognizable – and successful – rock bands of the '70s was The Sweet, who scored a string of hit albums and singles due to their highly melodic and anthemic sound and glam look. And now, the group is proud to announce the July 25th release of their new hot single/video “Little Miracle” on Dark Star Records, via Sony/Orchard. 
 
This pop rock funky love song is another example of The Sweet’s departure from the norm. Model Dominique Mercedes makes her stunning debut appearance in the video, and her innocent yet enticing beauty captures the essence of true love. Singer Patrick Alan Stone along with his band mates deliver the goods, with a catchy tune that has the legs to go all the way.

The video can be viewed below.

The Sweet's classic '70s line-up was comprised of Brian Connolly – lead and backing vocals, Steve Priest – bass, backing and lead vocals, Mick Tucker – drums, backing and occasional lead vocals, and Andy Scott – guitar, keyboards, backing and lead vocals.
 
After the passing of Connelly (in 1997) and Tucker (in 2002), Priest wanted Sweet to carry on and for its line up to possess the talent, feel and high energy that The Sweet had in its glory days. Priest’s new line-up was an instant smash success, playing hundreds of concerts across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, and many other countries around the world – for well over a decade, until Priest’s passing in 2020. 
 
Shortly after, it was decided that The Sweet should continue onward, as Stevie and Richie were part of that line up and were asked to carry on by Steve. Sweet 2024 is comprised of frontman Patrick Alan Stone, guitarist Jimmy Burkard, keyboardist Dave Schulz, bassist Stevie Stewart, and drummer Richie Onori.
 
The band achieved massive commercial success around the globe in the '70s, including such hits as “Ballroom Blitz,” “Fox On the Run,”  “Love Is Like Oxygen,” “Little Willy,” “Blockbuster,” “Action,” “Teenage Rampage,” and “AC/DC,” among many others. 
 
“Little Miracle” is just the beginning of the groups ascension into a whole new demographic listening audience, with many new songs yet to come. 
 
This new release with the aforementioned lineup demonstrates the same driving force and unpredictable musical quality that has always been the hallmark and essence of The Sweet’s iconic sound.

Confirmed Engagements:
 
July 25 Hollywood CA - The Bourbon Room
August 23 Regina SK - Shake the Lake 
August 24 Toronto ON - Sobey’s Stadium
September 6   St. Charles IL - Arcade Theater
September 7   Wisconsin Dells WI - Crystal Grand Music Theatre
September 8   Nashville IN - Brown County Music Center
November 8    Warren MI - Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
 
Band line-up:
 
Vocals: Patrick Alan Stone
Guitar: Jimmy Burkard
Bass and backing vocals: Stevie Stewart
Keys and backing vocals: Dave Schulz
Drums: Richie Onori

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
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OCEANS - Announce New Album 'Happy'

Exciting news from German nu-death band OCEANS!
After the band's triptych of EPs in 2022, which later formed the album Hell Is Where The Heart Is,  the band now announces their third official studio album. HAPPY, which will be released on September 27th, sees the band delving into the all too familiar topic of mental health struggles as they explore the lows of human existence, with the album's title serving as the desired state of mind.

OCEANS have also delivered a brand new single called 'Parasite', which comes with an accompanying music video that you can witness below:
 

Timo Rotten comments: 

"Music has always been our way of confronting our darkest emotions and finding a sense of release. I hope that this song resonates with those who have faced anxiety and depression and reminds them that they are not alone. Your fear might hold you hostage. But you can also choose to fight back!”


Stream the new single here: https://oceans.bfan.link/parasite
Pre-order/pre-save the new album HAPPY here: https://oceans.bfan.link/happy

Watch the previously released music video for 'Slaves To The Feed' here: 
https://youtu.be/7Bbd0ECvG0E

Watch the previously released music video for 'Breed Consume Die' here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF9H7aIw9uI&feature=youtu.be

Get your copy of  OCEANS' last album Hell Is Where The Heart Is here:
https://oceans.bfan.link/hell-is-where-the-heart-is

TOUR DATES

Just in time for their upcoming album release, OCEANS are going on tour. As support for labelmates SEPTICFLESH, the nu-metallers will be playing several shows all through Europe. From October 3rd to November 2nd, catch OCEANS along with SEPTICFLESH, EQUILIBRIUM, and SCAR OF THE SUN as they blaze through 28 electrifying concerts across 13 countries.
Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and prepare to experience the 
MODERN PRIMITIVE TOUR 2024 like never before!

Make sure to grab your tickets now: https://bnds.us/0ibwu7

About:

Germany’s Nu Death powerhouse OCEANS are back with unprecedented ferocity since their debut EP in 2018. Brace yourself for their third album HAPPY, a colossal juggernaut that once again showcases the band's ability to seamlessly fuse nu-metal, death metal, and post-rock into their own signature sound. The days of subtle introversion seem to be over. As the world faces one crisis after another, OCEANS are channeling their frustration at the state of the world into a bold statement against the influence of social media on society, while staying true to their mission of promoting mental health awareness. This band has never sounded as angry as they do now, and these 11 songs are impressive proof of how well that emotion suits them. Surely this is also what convinced Australia's finest, keyboardist MISSTIQ and Josh Collard from EARTH CALLER, to take part as feature artists on two tracks. OCEANS ’previous album Hell Is Where The Heart Is put the band on the road with international acts like BLIND CHANNEL in 2022, as well as supporting ANNISOKAY in 2024. It’s safe to say that HAPPY will ignite massive mosh pits on their upcoming extensive European tour with SEPTICFLESH in October 2024.

OCEANS is:
Timo Rotten | vocals, guitar
Patrick Zarske | guitar
Thomas Winkelmann | bass
J.F. Grill | drums

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Dying Wish Announce October 2024 Co-Headline Tour With Pain of Truth

NEW ALBUM SYMPTOMS OF SURVIVAL OUT NOW

Portland' DYING WISH will hit the road this October on a co-headline run with Pain of Truth.

Outta Pocket and Balmora will serve as support. The tour kicks off on October 7 in Houston and runs through October 31 in Brooklyn. All dates are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 26 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

"North America, we're so excited to hit the road this October co-headlining in a city near you with one of our favorite bands Pain of Truth," the band shares. "These shows are going to be mayhem so don't miss out."

Dying Wish released their latest crusher Symptoms of Survival last year via SharpTone Records. Get the album, produced by Randy LeBoeuf, here. 

DYING WISH ON TOUR:
WITH PAIN OF TRUTH, OUTTA POCKET, + BALMORA:
10/7 — Houston, TX — The Secret Group
10/8 — Austin, TX — Mohawk
10/9 — Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory
10/11 — Phoenix, AZ — The Nile
10/12 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
10/13 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory OC
10/14 — Santa Cruz, CA — The Vets Hall
10/15 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
10/17 — Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge
10/18 — Colorado Springs, CO — The Black Sheep
10/19 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall
10/20 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean
10/21 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean
10/22 — Detroit, MI — Tangent Gallery
10/23 — Columbus, OH — Skully's
10/25 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
10/26 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
10/27 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
10/28 — Philadelphia, PA — First Unitarian Church
10/29 — Lake Como, NJ — Salty's
10/30 — Syracuse, NY — The Song & Dance
10/31 — Brooklyn, NY — The Brooklyn Monarch

ANCIIENTS Deliver Timeless Wisdom on New Single

JUNO Award winners hosting Bandcamp Listening Party for highly-anticipated third album Beyond the Reach of the Sun

"Big, melodic and fun" - New Noise
"A blend of soothing acoustic rock melodies and crushing heavy metal" - Guitar World

"It's exciting stuff, really - often complicated without seeming excessive, skillful but soulful, approachable but not pedestrian" - Pitchfork

"Heady stuff...arch-synthesists, cleverly appropriating a number of familiar, inter-related genres to fuse into a seamless ethos" - Metal Injection

"Proggy, sludgy and downright rocking" - Angry Metal Guy

"When the riffs rumble out of the speakers, you're moving" - No Clean Singing

"Combining powerful drumming with Thin Lizzy inspired riffs, while sounding like the musical equivalent of Game of Thrones" - Echoes and Dust      

"Parts progressive finesse, classic rock grandstanding and grass-roots bludgeon" - PopMatters   

Before they saw their new album to the finish line, Anciients had to climb an awfully rocky mountain. It might be hard to believe, but a global pandemic wasn't the only obstacle that stood in the Canadian band's path after winning a JUNO Award. They had to navigate multiple line-up changes, serious health complications and newfound fatherhood. But at last, the heavy, heady and heartfelt Canucks have returned to the summit of progressive metal with Beyond the Reach of the Sun.  

The album's new single is plenty crushing, but "In the Absence of Wisdom" radiates with hard-earned perseverance.

"The hiatus is over" says frontman Kenny Cook. "We're ready to hit it hard". 

Watch the eye-opening visualizer for "In the Absence of Wisdom" below.

Beyond the Reach of the Sun comes out August 30, 2024 on Season of Mist. 

Pre-order & Stream

https://orcd.co/anciientsbeyondthereachofthesun

Can't wait any longer for the return of Anciients? RSVP for their Bandcamp Listening Party and listen to all 10 mind-blowing tracks off their new album before anyone else!  

Bandcamp Listening Party 
Thursday, August 15 @ 7 pm Pacific Time 

RSVP

https://anciientriffs.bandcamp.com/merch/beyond-the-reach-of-the-sun-listening-party

By the time we arrive at "In the Absence of Wisdom", the story behind Beyond the Reach of the Sun appears to have already reached its pointed conclusion. The shadowy galactic forces that enslaved society on the album's first two singles have been vanquished. The sun has returned to its vaulted place in the sky. Light and balance have been restored to the universe. All is well. Or so it seems...

"In the Absence of Wisdom" is the closing statement on Beyond the Reach of the Sun, which makes it stand out as an ominous coda. After all, Anciients didn't spend the last eight years soul searching through the Canadian wilderness just so they could wrap up their long-awaited new album with a big kumbaya. A bluesy guitar intro unravels like a cry in the dark before Cook and his new axe man Brock MacInnes (Dead Quiet) are locked back into a classic headbanging riff.  

"We awaken", Cook sings, shrouded in reverb. "No one left to guide us through".   

"In the Absence of Wisdom" does build to a grand finale in due time. But the song revolves around a gloomy conceptual framework. "I was thinking about all the times we as humans have failed to learn from the mistakes of everyone who's come and gone before us", Cook explains. "Making the same decisions over and over again in hopes of finally experiencing a breakthrough just leaves you caught in a viscous cycle".

The pandemic didn't help, but Beyond the Reach of the Sun had already been delayed long before COVID-19 prevented them from performing outside Canada for two-plus years (and counting). Cook's wife nearly passed away from heart complications after giving birth to their first child. "They're happy and healthy now", the grizzled frontman ensures, "but it was a bit of a road".

As if that wasn't enough weight for one metalhead to carry, Anciients were hit with a last-minute hurdle. A month before the band was all set to hunker down at Rain City Recorders, suddenly, they found themselves in search of a new bass player. Fortunately, Justin Hagberg, who plays the soft glowing keyboard on "In the Absence of Wisdom", showed them Bushwhacker's sure-handed bassist Rory O'Brien. 

"We got lucky and Rory saved our asses at the last minute", Cook says. 

The journey wasn't without plenty of pitfalls, but in the end, Beyond the Reach of the Sun is a testament to Anciients' perseverance. "At its core, this album is all about overcoming adversity in order to seek enlightenment", Cook says. "In the Absence of Wisdom" concludes with the fiercest and most fiery of its three guitar solos, the flaming hammer-ons fanned higher and higher by drummer Mike Hannay's thunderous toms.

"We are now the demons", Cook warns, "Following the footsteps / Of the ones we hate". His growl is deadlier than ever, but it's a prophecy from a band that's lived to tell the tale.     

The images in the visualizer for "In the Absence of Wisdom" were created by Martin Stebbing and Alison Lilly. 

Lineup
Kenny Cook (vocals, guitar)
Mike Hannay (drums) 
Brock MacInnes (rhythm guitar)
Rory O'Brien (bass)

Guest musicians
Justin Hagberg plays keyboard on "Forbidden Sanctuary", "Is It Your God", "Melt the Crown", "Candescence", "In the Absence of Wisdom".

Jess Gander plays synths on "Candescence" and "Cloak of the Vast and Black".

Recording studio
Rain City Recorders

Producer / sound engineer
Jesse Gander
Assisted by Szymon Wojciech

Mastering studio and engineer
Stu McKillop @ Rain City Mastering

Mixing studio and engineer
Jesse Gander Rain City Recorders

Cover artwork artist 
Adam Burke @ Nightjar Illustrations

Bio
Kevin Stewart-Panko

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GATECREEPER - ANNOUNCE THEIR FALL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH FROZEN SOUL & WORM!

Arizona death metal specialists GATECREEPER have announced they will be hitting the road this Fall! The 26-date trek across North America will kick off on September 17th in Tampa and will make stops in Baltimore, Toronto, and Minneapolis before concluding in Albuquerque on October 15th. Joining the band each night are cold school death metallers FROZEN SOUL and necromantic black doom band WORM.

GATECREEPER will be touring in support of their sprawling third full-length album and label debut for Nuclear Blast, Dark Superstition. The album moves swiftly from one brutal soundscape to the next, each sonic structure evoking its own emotion and landscape. To help perfect their game this round, GATECREEPER joined forces with drummer/songwriter Fred Estby, of Swedish death metal titans DISMEMBER, whose influences can be heard throughout the album. Dark Superstition sees the band carving out their own path.

Chase H. Mason states, "When planning our tours for this year, we tried to put together the strongest line-ups possible to showcase some of the best new bands in modern metal."

Pre-sale tickets will be available on Seated on Wednesday, July 24th at 10 AM local time. General admission tickets will be available on Friday, July 26th at 10 AM local time at gatecreeper.com.

Confirmed dates for GATECREEPER's Fall North American Tour with FROZEN SOUL and WORM are:
09/17/2024  USA  Tampa, FL - Orpheum 
09/18/2024  USA  Miami, FL - Gramps  
09/19/2024  USA  Jacksonville, FL - Underbelly  
09/20/2024  USA  Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Hell)  
09/21/2024  USA  Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle  
09/22/2024  USA  Richmond, VA - The Canal Club  
09/24/2024  USA  Baltimore, MD - Ottobar  
09/25/2024  USA  Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts  
09/26/2024  USA  Brooklyn, NY - The Brooklyn Monarch 
09/27/2024  USA  Hartford, CT - Webster Underground  
09/28/2024  USA  Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs  
09/30/2024  CAN  Toronto, ON - Axis Club  
10/01/2024  USA  Detroit, MI - El Club  
10/02/2024  USA  Columbus, OH - Skully's Music Diner  
10/03/2024  USA  Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge  
10/04/2024  USA  Des Moines. IA - Wooly’s  
10/05/2024  USA  St. Louis, MO - Delmar
10/07/2024  USA  Milwaukee, WI - Vivarium  
10/08/2024  USA  Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line  
10/09/2024  USA  Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck  
10/10/2024  USA  Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street  
10/11/2024  USA  Lubbock, TX - Jake's Sports Cafe  
10/12/2024  USA  Austin, TX - Mohawk  
10/13/2024  USA  Houston, TX - White Oak Hall  
10/14/2024  USA  Fort Worth, TX - Tulips  
10/15/2024  USA  Albuquerque, NM - Sister

ABOUT GATECREEPER

Formed in 2013, GATECREEPER have spent the last decade steadily climbing the death metal ladder. Their self-titled 2014 EP established instant credibility as purveyors of the old-school form. The band signed with Relapse, releasing their highly acclaimed full-length debut Sonoran Depravation (2016), followed by Deserted (2019). Throughout the years they’ve toured with CANNIBAL CORPSE, IN FLAMES, POWER TRIP, OBITUARY, MUNICIPAL WASTE, and more.

GATECREEPER’s pivotal new album Dark Superstition was released this past May via Nuclear Blast - their label debut. Their sprawling third full-length is more concise, melodic, and memorable than anything they’ve ever done
 
Dark Superstition deals with the supernatural, divination, fear of the unknown, and trust in magic or chance. The album shapeshifts from one brutal soundscape to the next as each sonic structure rouses its own emotion and landscape.
 
“Many of the songs incorporate supernatural ideas with my own experiences,” Mason says. “But the title itself is a reference to the Superstition Mountains in our home state of Arizona. It’s a beautiful mountain range surrounded by tragedy and legends of hidden fortune.” 
 
GATECREEPER is:
Chase H. Mason | Vocals
Eric Wagner | Guitar
Matt Arrebollo | Drums
Israel Garza | Guitar
Alex Brown | Bass

More information:
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www.open.spotify.com/artist/0eCB2pwtPnLywA4rxe4i4N
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Jason Charles Miller Releases New Single “Digging In The Dust”; New Album ‘Knives In The Dark’ out August 16,

Jason Charles Miller has released “Digging in the Dust,” the debut single from his upcoming new album Knives in the Dark. The song is impacting at Americana radio now, while the album, slated for release August 16, will be supported by a North American tour with Steel Panther that launches August 23 in Buffalo, NY. See complete dates below.

“Timing in relationships is everything. ‘Digging in the Dust’ is about a romance that’s long-since ended, but neither side wants to admit it,” says Miller of the inspiration behind his new single. “We’ve all seen that from afar, but the main character is just figuring out it’s happening to them. The inevitability of the situation is slowly being revealed, and this song is the realization of that moment, and the futility of any future together.”

LISTEN TO “DIGGING IN THE DUST” HERE:

https://www.jasoncharlesmiller.com/links

WATCH THE “DIGGING IN THE DUST” VISUALIZER/LYRIC VIDEO BELOW;

An accomplished southern rock/Americana artist, ‘Knives’ will be Miller’s fifth full-length solo album, and first album with new label One Opportunity Records. He has also released 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.

“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 of ‘Knives in the Dark.’ “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.”

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 (performing music from FFXIV)

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

Dec 14 Los Angeles, CA Bar Sinister

http://www.jasoncharlesmiller.com/

DIE SO FLUID Unleashes Electrifying New Single "Dispute" with Captivating Lyric Video

“'Dispute' is about the world's addiction to conflict, the type of person who feels entitled to dominate your conversation with their own political agenda presuming you will agree, and the re-balancing of masculine and feminine, addressing antiquated conditioning. The message is to think for yourself. Don't be brainwashed or bullied into adopting someone else's opinion, OR into mindlessly and violently opposing it! Consider with discernment, trust your own inner wisdom." - GROG

Hard rock aficionados, brace yourselves! DIE SO FLUID, the powerhouse trio known for their ferocious sound and dynamic stage presence, are back with a bang. Today, the band is thrilled to announce the release of their incendiary new single "Dispute," accompanied by a mesmerizing lyric video. This release paves the way for their much-anticipated upcoming album, Skin Hunger, set to drop September 20, 2024.

"Dispute" showcases DIE SO FLUID's signature blend of raw energy, melodic hooks, and thought-provoking lyrics. The song is a fierce declaration of defiance and resilience, capturing the band's unrelenting spirit. The accompanying lyric video, a visual feast for the eyes featuring the always compelling work of Anabel DFlux, amplifies the song's intensity, drawing viewers into a world of vibrant colors and powerful imagery.

The lyric video, created by enigmatic front-woman Grog, and inspired by Metalocalypse, is dominated by purple, triangles , elements, and chakras. Grog has increasingly taken up the band's creative baton herself to inject the personal and authentic ethos of DSF throughout their work, pure and undiluted. Grog also created the album artwork, including a 12 page booklet for the Skin Hunger cd, which can be purchased along with shirts, signed art cards and stickers, by visiting the bands crowdfunding campaign! https://igg.me/at/DSFSkinHungerCampaign

The forthcoming album promises to be DIE SO FLUID's most ambitious project yet. With a collection of tracks that explore themes of desire, vulnerability, and the human condition, Skin Hunger is set to deliver a sonic experience that is both visceral and cathartic. Fans can expect a diverse range of songs that push the boundaries of hard rock, showcasing the band's evolution while staying true to their roots.

Catch DIE SO FLUID Live Supporting THE MARCH VIOLETS!
11/05 @ HQ - Denver, CO
11/06 @ @ Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT
11/08 @ @ El Corazon Funhouse - Seattle, WA
11/09 @ The Astoria - Vancouver, BC
11/10 @ Star Theater - Portland, OR
11/12 @ The Starlet Room - Sacramento, CA
11/13 @ The Chapel - San Francisco, CA
11/14 @ The Echo - Los Angeles, CA

Additional Tour, RSVP, & Ticketing Info

DIE SO FLUID are a hard rock trio, formed in London, England in 2000. The three members are songwriter Grog (vocals, bass), Drew Richards (guitar) and Justin Bennett (drums; SKINNY PUPPY, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT). Al Fletcher played drums and performed backing vocals until his tragic death in 2016. Having been described as Siouxsie meets Slayer, they are a unique alternative rock band fluidly combining the muscle of metal with the angular cheekbones of post- punk, all laced with intoxicating melody.

DIE SO FLUID have released five critically acclaimed albums: Spawn of Dysfunction, Not Everybody Gets a Happy Ending, The World Is Too Big for One Lifetime, The Opposites of Light, One Bullet from Paradise. Their sixth epic album release, Skin Hunger, is scheduled for September 2024. Now internationally located with Grog in Los Angeles, Justin in Italy, and Drew in the UK, Grog is proposing to tour in November with a US lineup. She is joining forces with Niki Skistimas and Ralf Dietel (KRASHKARMA), and they will take their captivating sound on the road supporting THE MARCH VIOLENTS on their West Coast US tour dates.

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THE LONELY ONES Release New Single "The Bottom"

Experience the latest sensation from the rock band, The Lonely Ones! Their newest single, "The Bottom," arrived today, July 23, 2024.

Lead vocalist Marty McCoy shares his raw and introspective perspective, stating, “We live in a world where alcohol flows like a great river. It's easy to drown in that river. We try our best to stay afloat."

Check out The Lonely One's New Single "The Bottom"

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Formed in the summer of 2019, The Lonely Ones are a four piece, vocal-oriented hard rock band with an ear for melody and a taste for success. The group features Marty McCoy on guitar / vocals, Tommy Johnson on drums, Jymmy Tolland on guitar / vocals and Tru Roberts on bass / vocals. Being no strangers to the hardships of the music industry, The Lonely Ones consist of former members of Bobaflex. Together, they knew what they wanted and knew how to get it; by combining their knowledge and experiences to achieve a common goal. With determined perseverance and an energized drive to triumph, they were ready to release their first two singles independently in March of 2020; with the titles “Eternal Sadness" and "The Lonely One."

A few months after their initial introduction to the world of rock, the band decided to take a major leap of faith and release their re-imagined version of Queen's classic song "Flash." There’s always the risk of scrutiny and criticism when it comes to covering classic songs, especially ones that are still regarded with high praise from the still thriving fan base, but the band was confident their rendition would not only honor the original but also garner renewed attention for the hit theme. Any doubts were squashed when the song and video were met with rave reviews, including those of Brian May from Queenand Sam J. Jones, Flash Gordon himself.

Brian May was quoted as saying, “What a fantastic cover! I didn’t realize they were going to go into The Hero and the whole reprise ... magnificent!"

Sam J Jones adds, "This is one of the best covers I have ever heard and seen. What a gifted group - The Lonely Ones are for every one of us, from the 1980’s to right now!"

Humbled by the response from fans, listeners and legends in the entertainment industry, the band was spurred on in their pursuit to create groundbreaking original music. In September of 2020, The Lonely Ones released another brand new single titled "Real Big Trouble." What started out as a fun and creative session quickly turned out to be one of their most rewarding. This is one of the heaviest songs the band has ever written, but it also gives a look into what sounds inspire them, such as Thin Lizzy and Beartooth.

By February of 2021, the band had signed on with Imagen Records and released another single called “Change the Station.” This release had 9 active rock stations add the single in the first week and they were a feature artist on Spotify's Rock Hard editorial playlist as well as over 100 other playlists in the first week as well.

The next release through Imagen was "Dyin' All Night Long" in June of 2021. A song about an abusive relationship and how often times excuses are made over and over for that person. The lyrics come from the perspective of a victim having had enough of it.

The band released two more singles titled "Gettin' High" (2021) and “The Way Out”(2022) via Imagen Records before ultimately going independent.
The band spent the summer of 2022 getting back to the grind and writing new songs. The Lonely Ones’ released "Bedroom Door" in October of 2022.

The Lonely Ones have played shows with Sevendust, Nonpoint, Fozzy, Royal Bliss, Seven Year Witch, Black Top Mojo, September Mourning and many more.

In addition, the band is endorsed by: Orange Amps, Westone Audio, Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Evan's Heads, Vater Sticks, Ibanez, Frog Amplification, Tech 21 Amplification, Michael Kelly Guitars, SIT Strings, Rare Buzz Effects and Strüng, which is guitar string jewelry that raises money for music education.

The Lonely Ones on Tour:

Thursday, 8/8 in West Chicago, IL w/The Black Moods @ The WC Social Club
Friday, 8/9 in Cashton, WI w/The Black Moods @ The Front Door
Saturday, 8/10 in Braidwood, IL w/The Black Moods @ Top Fuel Saloon
Sunday, 8/11 in Madison, WI w/The Black Moods @ Crucible
Wednesday, 8/14 in Columbus, OH w/Crobot @ Ace of Cups
Sunday, 9/1 in Madison, WI @ Taste of Madison
Friday, 9/6 in Greenville, SC w/Seven Year Witch @ The Radio Room
Saturday, 9/7 in Columbus, GA @ The Outskirts Sports Bar
Sunday, 9/8 in Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
Monday, 9/9 in Miami, FL @ Rockin The Magnifica Cruise
Tuesday, 9/10 in Miami, FL @ Rockin The Magnifica Cruise
Wednesday, 9/11 in Miami, FL @ Rockin The Magnifica Cruise
Thursday, 9/12 in Miami, FL @ Rockin The Magnifica Cruise
Friday, 9/13 in Miami, FL @ Rockin The Magnifica Cruise
Saturday, 9/14 in Satellite Beach, FL w/Scotty Austin @ Wynfield's
Sunday, 9/15 in Pompano Beach, FL w/Scotty Austin @ Piper's
Thursday, 9/26 in Lakewood, OH w/Dark Sun @ The Winchester Music Tavern
Friday, 9/27 in Battle Creek, MI w/Dark Sun @ The Music Factory
Saturday, 9/28 in Beaver Dam, WI w/Dark Sun @ Stormy's Music Venue
Thursday, 10/3 in Rapid City, SD @ The Park
Friday, 10/4 in Colorado Springs, CO @ Oskar Blues (The Basement)
Saturday, 10/5 in Denver, CO @ Oskar Blues (Black Buzzard)
Wednesday, 10/9 in Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads

The Lonely Ones are:
Marty McCoy - guitar / vocals
Tristan Woodruff - drums
Jymmy Tolland - guitar / vocals
Tru Roberts- bass / vocals

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THRASH LEGENDS, SADUS, DEBUT NEW LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'THE DEVIL IN ME' AHEAD OF EUROPEAN FESTIVAL DATES

In anticipation for their upcoming return to Europe, East Bay thrash metal legends SADUS have revealed a new lyric video for ‘The Devil In Me’, from their latest album, The Shadow Inside, available from Nuclear Blast Records. The band will be perform a hometown warm up show in Petaluma, CA on July 27th before heading across the Atlantic for European festivals.

SADUS Tour Dates:

July 27 - Petaluma, CA - Phoenix Theater

Aug 8 - Nottertal-Heilinger Heights, DE - Party San Open Air Festival

Aug 9 - Kortrijk, BE - Alcatraz Metal Festival

Aug 10 - Josefov, CZ - Brutal Assault Festival

Aug 11 - Derbyshire, UK - Bloodstock Open Air Festival

‘THE DEVIL IN ME’ LYRIC VIDEO

SADUS is currently touring in support of The Shadow Inside, which was released in November 2023 with Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s 6th full-length was recorded with Juan Urteaga (EXODUS, TESTAMENT, MACHINE HEAD) at Trident Studios and features ominous artwork by accomplished artist Travis Smith (FLESHGOD APOCALPYSE, OPETH). Their first record in 17 years is a contemporary thrash classic with colossal, groove-laden riffs at break-neck rhythm and blistering solos as heard on blistering tracks like ‘Scorched And Burnt,’ ‘It’s The Sickness’ and ‘Ride The Knife,” that further cement the band’s legacy as one of thrash metal’s most quintessential bands.

Stream/Purchase The Shadow Inside: https://bfan.link/tsisadus.ema  

About SADUS:

After 17 long years since SADUS last bestowed a new record upon the world, the band unleashed the beast once again with the release of their 6th full-length album, The Shadow Inside, with Nuclear Blast Records in November 2023.

Adorned with the compelling artwork of Travis Smith, the album cover depicts an all-consuming demon of the cosmos fiercely enveloping a tortured soul beneath, perfectly encapsulating the vision and duality that the songs on this record deliver. Founder and drummer Jon Allen shares his excitement about working with Travis once again, reminiscing about their collaboration on Elements of Anger. He points out that several tracks on the new album, such as ‘The Devil In Me’ and ‘The Shadow Inside,’ revolve around the idea of an internal entity constantly pushing us. At times, one might find themselves at the edge of reason, attributing their actions to the shadow within, an external force they blame for their choices. While not a concept album per-se, every song deals with life decisions and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions to unlock the best life has to offer. The track ‘The Shadow Inside’ boasts a heavier and slower tone, with a touch of classic, gut-wrenching grind, creating a fitting climax to the album.

A formidable darkness flows through tracks like ‘Anarchy’. Evidently influenced by the tumultuous post-Covid times of mass hysteria, looting, and general loss of control, the melody reflects this chaotic environment. Allen describes the track as “more straightforward and in-your-face, hitting listeners right in the gut. ”Despite the intensity, SADUS manages to retain their signature death/thrash blend, staying true to their old-school roots. The aggression remains palpable, allowing their music to speak for itself with raw, unapologetic power.

‘Scorched and Burnt’ follows suit, with its steady beat and chaotic vocals seamlessly intertwining with blistering guitar work. The track gradually transitions into an impassioned melody, igniting a fiery explosion as the song nears its conclusion. Although inspired by the literal wildfires that plagued California during its creation, ‘Scorched and Burnt’ delves deeper into the idea that individuals often feel like someone or something is constantly out to get them. Yet, in the end, the song urges unity, recognizing that every action, even in chaos, ripples through the lives of others.

The process of creating The Shadow Inside was unhurried and unencumbered by unnecessary roadblocks. SADUS allowed their creativity to flow naturally, collecting riffs and writing together in person.The band took their time, nurturing and developing their musical ideas until they evolved into the powerful tracks we hear today. Allen emphasizes that their drama-free and family-oriented approach to making music is one of the reasons their sound speaks so powerfully to their fans. Collaborating with Juan Urteaga of Trident Studios added another layer of refinement to the album, as his expertise in death metal played a vital role in shaping its overall sound.

All that being said, SADUS is not a band that simply stands apart from the crowd for the sake of being different. They stand tall, unswayed by mass hysteria and media influences, choosing to make their own decisions and encourage others to do the same. In a world filled with disinformation and false flags, they emphasize the importance of being smart, using common sense, thinking for ourselves, and remaining aware of our surroundings.

With their uncompromising vision, SADUS continues to stand as a beacon of authenticity and integrity within the heavy metal community, forever forging their path in the ever-evolving landscape of music.

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