Ashley McBryde Performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" + "GMA3" Tomorrow, 8/7

Following her hosting duties for ABC’s CMA Fest special, GRAMMY award winner Ashley McBryde is set to perform her current single “The Devil I Know” on “Good Morning America” and album closer “6th of October” on “GMA3: What You Need To Know” tomorrow, August. 7.
 
“Ashley McBryde writes about the outcasts – the best characters in her songs are downtrodden, stuck, and determined as ever. ‘The Devil I Know’ is an anthem for all of them,” lauds Vulture, naming the title track from her critically acclaimed album as one of the best songs of the year.
 
“6th of October” was written with Blue Foley and CJ Field after the passing of one of McBryde’s longtime collaborators, Randall Clay, with Field bringing in a song he’d started with Clay. The track has since become a celebration of self-compassion among her fans, with Billboard sharing “acceptance and self-assuredness flows particularly on album closer ‘6th of October,’” while Arkansas Democrat-Gazette calls it “bittersweet, John Prine-ish.”
 
Named one of the best country albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, Paste, Holler and more, the cover art for The Devil I Know includes five representations of the different facets of McBryde’s personality: Joan of Arkansas, the Golden Gal, Girl in Red, Blackout Betty and Ashley Damn McBryde. To celebrate each one, McBryde compiled playlists of her songs from each persona, with the full collection titled Meet the Family.
 
McBryde recently wrapped The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat and will perform headlining dates across the U.S. through the summer before joining Cody Johnson on The Leather Tour this fall. For additional dates and tickets, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.

Ashley McBryde Tour Dates
 
Aug. 8             Erie County Fair // Hamburg, NY
Aug. 11           Illinois State Fair // Springfield, IL
Aug. 16           Cape Cod Melody Tent // Hyannis, MA
Aug. 18           South Shore Music Circus // Cohasset, MA
Aug. 23           North Texas Fair and Rodeo // Denton, TX
Aug. 24           Riverwind Casino // Norman, OK
Aug. 30           Du Quoin State Fair // Du Quoin, IL
Aug. 31           Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff // New Orleans, LA
Sept. 1             William A. Floyd Amphitheater // Anderson, SC
Sept. 7             Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Sept. 13           Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2024 // Bristol, TN
Sept. 14           Renfro Valley Entertainment Center // Mt. Vernon, KY
Sept. 17           Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Sept. 20           PNC Music Pavilion // Charlotte, NC*
Sept. 21           Credit One Stadium // Charleston, SC*
Oct. 3              Pueblo Memorial Hall // Pueblo, CO
Oct. 4              Union Colony Civic Center // Greeley, CO
Oct. 12            Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Oct. 18            Visalia Fox Theatre // Visalia, CA
Oct. 20            GoldenSky Festival 2024 // Sacramento, CA
Oct. 25            The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion // The Woodlands, TX*
Nov. 8             Princess Theatre // Decatur, AL
Nov. 15           Wells Fargo Center // Philadelphia, PA*
Nov. 16           Bryce Jordan Center // University Park, PA*
Dec. 6              WCOL Winter Wonder Jam // Columbus, OH
Dec. 13            MGM Grand Garden Arena // Las Vegas, NV*
 
*Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour
 
About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York TimesNPRRolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time nominee. Her latest album The Devil I Know was released to critical acclaim, earning a title as one of the best country albums of the year from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, PASTE, Holler and more. The Arkansas native will headline shows across the U.S. this summer before joining Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour this fall. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube.

Levi Hummon Premieres "Make It Love" Official Music Video on CMT

Fresh off the release of his powerful and hopeful new song “Make It Love,” Red Van Records artist Levi Hummon teams up with CMT to premiere a captivating music video that radiates vibrancy and emotion. Available on all platforms today, the video starts with a monochromatic palette, but as the song builds, the visuals transform, blooming into a kaleidoscope of colors that showcase the song's message of optimism and connection. Directed by Nikki Fletcher, watch the video below.
 
“The video is representative of the simplicity and beauty of the song,” said Hummon. “It’s really just four layers of instruments and vocals, and the element of the string quartet behind me—I think it feels so classy, cool, and contemporary. The performance video transforms from black and white to color and has a Wizard of Oz effect. It’s super beautiful, and that’s what the song is to me. The video feels elegant, and I’m so excited to partner with my friends at CMT to premiere this video to the world.”
 
“Make It Love” embodies the enduring power of love. Co-written with his father, Grammy Award-winning writer Marcus Hummon, and the late Andrew Dorff, this powerful love song is a much-needed reminder of the beauty and strength of love.
 
Music Row Magazine said of the song, "Make It Love," it is “a hopeful, moving pop ode to curing the world’s ills with love. Very, very pretty and thoroughly enjoyable from the opening acoustic guitar notes to the string embellished finish.”
 
In addition to the new song and video, Hummon will soon join his friend and collaborator, Walker Hayes, for select shows on his Same Drunk Tour. The pair can currently be heard on Hummon’s hit single “Paying For It,” which they co-wrote with producer Eric Arjes. The song has more than 30 million streams and inspired a dance that became a TikTok sensation.

Randall King Arrives At Country Radio w/ “I Could Be That Rain”

For eight years, Hereford, Texas native Randall King has been traveling the country, bringing true honky tonk sound to over 140 venues each year. Now, King is lending his neotraditional baritone to the airwaves, as “I Could Be That Rain” arrives at country radio today as the most-added single, with 35 stations spinning the song on impact. Listen below.
 
With nearly 400 million career streams across his growing catalog, King's first single at Country radio was written by Brian Fuller and Mason Thornley, and is the first from his 2024 sophomore record Into The NeonKing’s vocal delivery captures the pain of unanswered calls and lonely thoughts.

“Man, I’m pumped! I’ve been eager, and patient, for this opportunity my whole career and I am ready to ride those air waves,” King shares. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid, listening to Strait and Alan on the airwaves, mimicking they’re singing in the side mirror from the passenger seat. This is ‘all I’ve ever wanted, so I’m chasing that neon rainbow’ now!”
 
Into The Neon, which arrived in January via Warner Music Nashville, was praised by Billboard for King’s “smooth vocal styling,” while Texas Monthly declared “his Texas bona fides are unimpeachable” and Holler lauded King as “the genre's neo-traditional figurehead.”
 
King is gearing up for his 10-show Into The Neon - International Tour, kicking off August 18 with a sold-out show in Oslo, Norway, and additional sold-out stops in Copenhagen, Denmark; Amsterdam, Netherlands and more. 
 
In September, King will bring his annual KingFest back to the Nashville Palace, with special guests Walker Montgomery and Brian Fuller on Sept. 13, and Braxton Keith and Mackenzie Porter on Sept. 14. 
 
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit RandallKingMusic.com or follow @RandallKingBand across all social platforms.

About Randall King: 
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country. Amassing nearly 400 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” he’s kept the twang alive in country’s mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020’s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon, available now, takes that craft to the next level, as King’s neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows.

The Plot In You Announce US Fall Headliner With Currents, Zero 9:36 + Wind Walkers

The Plot In You has announced their Fall US tour kicking off Friday, November 8 with CurrentsZero 9:36 and Wind Walkers as support. Spotify and Knotfest.com pre-sales begin tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7 at 12 pm ET at the link here, ending Thursday, August 8 at 10 pm local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 9 at 10 am local time. VIP packages will also be available for purchase, and include one (1) general admission ticket per package, as well as sound check viewing, a photo opportunity with the band, a limited edition signed poster, an exclusive VIP laminate with lanyard, tote bag and early entry and access to merch. Please click here for general admission tickets; VIP package information is available here.

Leading up to the US run, the quartet will be embarking on their nearly sold-out UK/EU headliner with Invent Animate and Acres. The US tour kickoff also coincides with the release of the band's new EP 'Vol. 3', available now for pre-saves and vinyl pre-orders (more info here). The Plot In You recently released their latest single "Been Here Before" and the accompanying video which can be found on the upcoming EP. Pre-order 'Vol. 3' here, stream "Been Here Before" at the link here, and watch the music video below.

The Plot In You Fall US Tour Dates:

Nov 8 - Davenport, IA @ Capital Theatre

Nov 9 - Green Bay, WI - Epic Event Center

Nov 10 - Indianapolis, IN @ Delux At Old National Centre

Nov 12 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom

Nov 13 - Omaha, NE - The Admiral

Nov 15 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall

Nov 16 - New Orleans, LA - Joy Theatre

Nov 17 - Destin, FL - Club LA

Nov 19 - Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine

Nov 20 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans

Nov 21 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva

Nov 23 - Buffalo, NY - Riverworks

Nov 24 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts

During 2023, The Plot In You kickstarted a new era with 'Vol. 1' with Divide, having generated 16 million Spotify streams and counting followed by Left Behind, exploding to the tune of 31 million Spotify streams with no signs of slowing down. Upon the arrival of ForgottenRevolver praised it among the “6 Best New Songs Right Now”The Plot In You's 'Vol. 2' EP is a powerful showcase of the band's evolution, blending raw emotion with polished musicality, and stands as a testament to the band's growth and artistic maturity, captivating listeners with its intense yet introspective narratives with tracks ClosureDon’t Look Away, and All That I Can Give further solidifying their place as one of the genre's most compelling acts.

The band is set to captivate fans once again with their latest offering, Been Here Before. Delving into the emotional turbulence of relationships, the band weaves a narrative of enduring the highs and lows with their signature intensity and profound storytelling. This impactful track is bound to resonate deeply with listeners, highlighting the band’s unparalleled talent for exploring complex emotions through powerful music.

Smile Empty Soul Release New Single "The Rope" + Lyric Video via TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group

Alt-rock veterans Smile Empty Soul have unveiled their latest single, "The Rope," accompanied by a lyric video. The track is a preview of their upcoming EP, Swan Song, which is scheduled for release at the end of the year through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.

"'The Rope' is about being on the run. Most of us aren't bank robbers, but I think were all running from something..... its just a part of the human condition," says Sean Danielsen.

The song was written and produced by Sean Danielsen, engineered by Brian Scheffer, mixed and mastered by Eddie Wohl.

WATCH the Official Music Video for "The Rope" Below:

Upcoming Smile Empty Soul Shows:

8/6 Casper WY, Gaslight Social

8/7 Sheridan WY, Warehouse Gastropub

8/8 Billings MT, Pub Station

8/9 Three Forks MT, Rockin the Rivers Fest

8/10 Idaho Falls ID, The Gem

8/12 Great Falls MT, The Newberry, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says

8/15 Glen Flora WI, Northwoods Rock Rally, w/ Nonpoint, Hed PE, Simon Says

8/16 Moline IL, The Rust Belt, w/ Nonpoint, Taproot, Hed PE, Simon Says

8/17 McHenry IL, The Vixen, w/ Taproot, Simon Says

8/18 Sauget IL, Pops, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says

8/20 Joliet IL, The Forge, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says

8/22 Bloomington IL, Castle Theater, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says

8/23 Flint MI, The Machine Shop, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says

8/24 Jackson MI, Havoc Fest, w/ Kittie, Cold

8/25 Covington KY, Madison Live, w/ Hed PE

8/27 Lakewood OH, The Winchester, w/ Hed PE

8/28 Columbus OH, The King of Clubs, w/ Hed PE

8/30 Reading PA, Reverb, w/ Hed PE

8/31 Bloomville OH, Easyriders Rodeo, w/ Demun Jones

SMILE EMPTY SOUL is a hard rock band that originated in Los Angeles, CA in the late 1990’s and has stayed true to their brand of “no bullshit”, “real as it gets” hard rock to this day. The band signed a major label record deal in 2003 to release their self-titled debut album in May of that year. They realized huge success at alternative radio, rock radio, and the music video channels that have since fallen by the wayside or turned into reality show networks.

After 3 very successful singles/videos and a gold record from the debut release, the band ran into trouble with their record company (which was in the midst of turmoil at the top levels) and found themselves working extra hard in the trenches, and signed to indie labels or no label at all from then on.

This would become SMILE EMPTY SOUL’s destiny, as they have gone on to release many more albums and EP’s on various labels, as well as their own company “smile empty music inc”. The band released their 9th full length record Black Pilled on October 12th of 2021 completely on their own.

“Smile” has become known for its constant touring and never wavering honest sound/lyrics. They’ve never changed for anybody, and turned down many opportunities to “sell out” because it’s not who they are.

With a new album, and just as much drive as they had starting out 20 years ago, this band looks to continue to build on the legacy they’ve created as one of the hardest working, and most underrated bands in rock and roll.

The band has recently partnered with TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group to release new music. Denny Sanders (The Label Group) and Sean Danielsen previously partnered on the successful release of Consciousness. Released in 2009 the record has become second only to the band's debut release in popularity.

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The Native Howl Release "God's Gonna Cut You Down" + Official Video via Sumerian Records

Purveyors of their own genre-blurring sound "Thrash Grass", The Native Howl has breathed new life into Johnny Cash's brooding "God's Gonna Cut You Down" with their fresh reimagination of the song and accompanying music video (via Sumerian Records). Speaking about the track, the band commented:

"It was a privilege to honor Johnny Cash by following Frankie Nasso’s vision for this project. This song and video have a very different tone than anything in our repertoire thus far, and the writing/arrangement process was just as unique to us. We are grateful to Jay Ruston for helping us capture the studio magic of its’ assembly, and create a new Howl soundscape, of which we are very proud!

After winning Season 1 of the hit TV series No Cover and signing with Sumerian Records, the band released tracks "Can't Sleep", "Sons Of Destruction", and most recently, "Mercy" featuring the inimitable Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. Stream "God's Gonna Cut You Down" here and watch the music video below.

Don't miss your chance to see the band's incendiary live show on the Age Of Entitlement Tour with the legendary GWAR, Brujeria, and BRAT. Grab your tickets at the link here and be sure to stay tuned for more The Native Howl news coming soon.

Age Of Entitlement Tour Dates:

Sep 12 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom

Sep 13 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's

Sep 14 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue

Sep 16 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre

Sep 17 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

Sep 18 - Little Rock, AR @The Hall

Sep 20 - Fayetteville, AR @ JJ's Live

The Native Howl is a genre-defying quartet hailing from Leonard, Michigan, USA. Their fast-tempo music they’ve coined as “Thrash Grass” combines the aggression and intensity of thrash metal with the precision and melodicism of bluegrass. The band was born from a musical experiment that defied all expectations by blending elements of folk, bluegrass, rock, and metal, resulting in a sound entirely their own. With a dash of outlaw spirit and a touch of the wilderness, their music transports listeners to a sonic landscape where the traditional meets the contemporary. From foot-stomping bluegrass jams to lightning-fast metal-esque banjo picking, their tracks are a musical thrill ride that keeps the listener guessing with each note. Their lyrics often explore the dark sides of the human condition, nature, and the trials of life, creating a deep and personal connection with their audience.


The Native Howl Is:

Alex Holycross - Guitar, Bouzouki, Lead Vocals

Jake Sawicki - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals

Mark Chandler - Bass, Vocals

Zach Bolling - Drums, Percussion

Trashcan Sinatras' John Douglas presents 'Oranges & Apples', announces North American tour in support of debut album

Acclaimed Scottish troubadour John Douglas, whose songwriting and artistry have been integral to the enduring legacy of Trashcan Sinatras, presents an intimate video for Trashcans classic 'Oranges & Apples'. This is one of 11 tracks on his eponymous debut album, released via Reveal Records.

It's been a fine year for Douglas, including a UK headlining tour, UK Top-40 charting of Trashcan Sinatras' reissued debut album 'Cake' (33 years since its original release), and a new Trashcan Sinatras documentary, produced by award-winning Irish journalist Ken Sweeney. Tracing their 35-year story, it features first-hand accounts from band members, explores dramatic moments in their history, and includes acoustic performances by Douglas of some of the Trashcans' most-loved songs.

Now Douglas announces his 'Lost in North America Tour - Part One', taking his craft on the road throughout October.

"I am so excited to be coming to the USA and Canada this year to debut my solo shows. It’s me, my guitar and many songs..  some new and some old with a new lick of paint. I will get lost in song and story and look forward to conjuring up the good stuff in North America," says John Douglas.

One of Scotland’s finest songwriters, Douglas will be joined for his West coast and Midwest dates by Lily Vakili of Vakili Band, a savvy street poet who finds the sweet spot between Patti Smith, Grace Slick and Janis Joplin. For East coast dates, he will be joined by singer-songwriteLauren Calve, whose new album 'Shift' earned her the 2024 Wammie Award for Best Country/Americana Album.  Together, these artists will treat listeners to an intimate series of masterclasses in musical storytelling.

Part of the 'Me & Midnight Sessions', 'Oranges & Apples' follows the first acoustic video filmed in Hyndland, Glasgow - 'I Just Want To Go Home'.  Earlier, Douglas shared videos for album tracks 'Lost', 'I'm Not The Fella' and 'Always'plus Trashcans classics 'Leave Me Alone' and 'Weightlifting'.

John Douglas shares, "'Oranges & Apples is a song very close to my heart. It’s a love song to a fellow artist… the late Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd. He ploughed his own furrow and showed all who followed how to be your eccentric, individual, glorious self. Stay true to you. Paint, sing, write, sculpt, carve, dance your own way through this playground. Hang on to your wonder at this world. Syd did. He’s away now… gone, but resonating on. As the song says.. now everything is enhanced by him".

His debut album presents an intimate snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of this celebrated songsmith, recorded live at Kyoti Studio in Glasgow with renowned producer Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion). Reflecting Douglas' candor, this 11-track collection features original material and new recordings of fave Trashcan Sinatras' material, plus his own rendition of the Prefab Sprout classic ‘We Let The Stars Go’.

Apart from touring with his partner Eddi Reader’s band, the past few years have seen Douglas perform around the UK and Ireland, sometimes joined by friends like Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), Jill Jackson, Withered Hand, James Grant (Love & Money), and even Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout), with whom he first toured in 1990 for the Trashcan Sinatras / Prefab Sprout double bill.

John Douglas' debut album is available on CD and digitally via Bandcamp, as well as from fine online platforms. US fans are also in luck as he'll be on his first headline tour in October.

TOUR DATES
October 1   LOS ANGELES - Hotel Cafe  *
October 2   SAN FRANCISCO - The Lost Church  *
October 4   PORTLAND - Mission Theater  *
October 5   SEATTLE - Ballard Homestead, Fremont Abbey  *
October 7   SALT LAKE CITY - The Beehive  *
October 8    DENVER - Mercury Cafe, Jungle Room  *
October 10  KANSAS CITY - Knuckleheads  *
October 11   MINNEAPOLIS - Icehouse MPLS  *
October 15   TORONTO - The Monarch  **
October 16   CLEVELAND - Beachland Tavern  **
October 17   COLUMBUS - Natalie's Grandview  **
October 19   BOSTON - City Winery Boston  **
October 20   NEW YORK - Cafe Wha?  **
October 21   PHILADELPHIA - City Winery Loft  **

* with Lily Vakili of Vakili Band
** with Lauren Calve


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Scotty McCreery Announces Headlining 'Fall of Summer Tour'

With his sixth No. 1 under his belt for “Cab in a Solo” and the release of Rise & Fall, his most critically acclaimed album to date with Billboard naming it one of the 50 Best Albums of 2024 (So Far), Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery is getting back to what he loves most this Fall…performing.
 
Having spent almost half his life in the spotlight making country music, the North Carolina native is set to launch his headlining Fall of Summer Tour. Named after his current single of the same name, the tour will take the North Carolina native across the U.S. and Canada with stops in Santa Fe, NM; Bakersfield, CA; Stamford, CT; Windsor, Ontario; Kansas City, MO and more.
 
“I’m so proud of my new Rise & Fall album, and I’m pumped to bring the Fall of Summer Tour out on the road,” said McCreery. “Performing live is one of my favorite things to do, and I can’t wait to play these songs for folks across the country as well as a few Canadian shows in Ontario.”  
 
Tickets for some dates are on sale now with most going on sale this Friday, Aug. 9, at 10 am local time. Purchase at ScottyMcCreery.com.

Fall of Summer Tour Dates: 
*9/2                 Wauseon, OH                          Fulton County Fair
*9/13               Santa Fe, NM                          Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
*9/14               Abilene, TX                            Mulligans Outdoor Bash
*9/21               Central Point, OR                   Bi-Mart Amphitheatre at the Expo
*9/23               Bakersfield, CA                      Kern County Fair
*9/28               Columbia, SC                         Segra Park
*9/29               Fort Myers, FL                       Island Hopper Festival
+10/4               Nixa, MO                                Aetos Center for the Performing Arts
*10/5               Benton, MO                            Benton Speedway
+10/17             Bloomington, IL                     Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
+10/18             La Porte, IN                            La Porte Civic Auditorium
*10/19             Wisconsin Dells, WI               Crystal Grand Music Theatre
+11/7               New Brunswick, NJ                State Theatre New Jersey
>11/8               Stamford, CT                          Palace Theatre
*11/9               Hampton Beach, NH              Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
+11/15             Cherokee, NC                         Harrah's Cherokee Casino
+11/16             Choctaw, MS                          Pearl River Resort
+11/21             Windsor, ON                           The Colosseum at Caesar’s Windsor
+11/22             Orillia, ON                              Casino Rama Resort - Entertainment Centre
*12/6               Kansas City, MO                    Ameristar Kansas City Casino
+12/7               Hinton, OK                             Sugar Creek Casino
 
*Previously Announced Date
+On Sale Aug. 9
>On Sale Aug. 16

Written by McCreery, Frank Rogers and Brent Anderson and produced by Rogers, Derek Wells, and Aaron Eshuis, “Fall of Summer,” is currently climbing the chart at country radio and was most added its first week. Listen to “Fall of Summer” on the album Rolling Stone says is “every bit as legit as Jamey Johnson’s That Lonesome Song, Garth Brooks’ In Pieces, or Randy Travis’ Storms of Life,” HERE
 
“Across the 13-track collection, McCreery exhibits his continued growth as a vocalist and songwriter,” notes Holler. People echoes the sentiment, writing that the album “brims with a newfound confidence and maturity,” while Country Nowcalls it “his best record yet,” and American Songwriter declares it a “career album” as Rise & Fall finds him exploring not only heartbreak but rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling. The album was produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis. 
 
McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which Billboard observes, “Light-hearted fare such as ‘Stuck Behind a Tractor’ and ‘And Countin’’ mesh with heartbreak brushoffs such as ‘Lonely,’ the bluegrass-inflected album-closer ‘Porch’ and the faith-filled ‘Red Letter Blueprint.’” It is available digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon is releasing a limited-edition forest green vinyl version of the album. Order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise & Fall HERE.

This Friday, Aug. 9 McCreery is set to join Callista Clark on her latest release, the duet “Gettin’ Old” on the Dreamcatcher Artists label (pre-save HERE). Clark wrote the song with Averie Bielski and Karen Kasowski, while Joey Hyde and Frank Rogers share production credits. 
 
Of the collaboration McCreery shared, “I’ve been a fan of Callista and her talent for some time, especially after having her out on my European tour a few years ago,” said McCreery. “I loved this song from the first time I heard it and was honored that she asked me to sing it with her.” 
 
The two recently shot a music video for the track, conceived, produced and directed by award-winning film maker Roman White, which will be released in the coming weeks.  

About Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. With his latest album Rise & Fall, featuring his sixth No. 1 single “Cab in a Solo,” current single “Fall of Summer,” and 12 additional tracks, McCreery explores classic themes of heartbreak, rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood, and enduring love, and through it all, felt comfortable being himself, resulting in a project full of electrified twang, rich baritone vocals and insightful storytelling. The 30-year-old has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved 6 No.1 hits: the recent “Cab in a Solo,” the RIAA Platinum-certified “Damn Strait,” the RIAA Gold certified “You Time,” the RIAA Gold certified “In Between,” the RIAA Platinum certified “This is It,” and the RIAA Triple Platinum certified ‘Five More Minutes.” The North Carolina native has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum and four Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011 at age 17; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won two CMT Music Awards, the first for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“The Trouble with Girls”) in 2012, and the second for Digital-First Performance of the Year (“It Matters to Her” from “CMT Stages”) in 2024; and BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year five times (in 2015 for “See You Tonight,” in 2018 for “Five More Minutes,” in 2019 for “This is It,” in 2021 for “In Between,” and in 2022 for “You Time”). He was awarded Pandora Billionaire status in 2021 in recognition of his music achieving more than one billion streams on Pandora. His song “Five More Minutes” inspired two popular holiday movies which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network: “Five More Minutes” in 2021 and “Five More Minutes: Moments Like These” in 2022. He released his first book Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream in 2016. Last year McCreery was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Earlier this year, he was inducted into  the Grand Ole Opry by Josh Turner and Randy Travis, after being invited late last year by Garth Brooks. The singer/songwriter married his high school sweetheart Gabi in 2018, and the couple had their first son Avery in October 2022. For more information, visit ScottyMcCreery.com.

DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE ON NOVEMBER 6

Adding to his list of headlining iconic venues across the nation, MULTI-PLATINUM star Dustin Lynch  announces DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE in Morrison, CO, on November 6On sale to the general public on Friday (8/9)Stay Country Club members will have exclusive first access to purchase presale tickets beginning tomorrow (8/6) at 10 a.m. MT.

“Red Rocks is such a legendary venue, and I’m so pumped to be headlining it,” shares Lynch. “I’m excited to partner with my buddies over at Coors Banquet and help in their mission to support the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Let’s get rowdy for a good cause, y’all! See you there!”

Presented by Coors Banquet, a percentage of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF). Since 2014, Coors Banquet has donated more than $2 MILLION to the WFF.

Currently Top 10-and-climbing at Country radio with “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” and headlining his KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR in support of his statement-making sixth studio album (Killed The Cowboy), Lynch has become one of the most successful, recognizable, and dependable faces in Country music since releasing his breakout debut album in 2012. The Grand Ole Opry member has played to over 4 MILLION fans spanning five headline runs; hosted his own see-and-be-seen pool parties in Mexico, Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TN, and Lake Ozark, MO; and toured with Country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Kane Brown.

Full ticketing details, including additional presales, for DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE can be found here.

ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:
Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine #1s; four Top 5 albums; 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certified singles; and tallying over 4.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2X PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” Lynch has headlined packed venues to sold-out crowds like his recent KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, in addition to touring with Country’s biggest names including Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Blake Shelton. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

ABOUT MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY:
For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has brewed beverages that unite people for all life's moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, Madrí Excepcional and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, Vizzy Hard Seltzer, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Simply Spiked Lemonade, ZOA Energy, Blue Run Spirits, Creemore Springs and more, Molson Coors produces some of the most beloved and iconic brands in the beverage industry. While the company's history is rooted in beer, Molson Coors offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle with energy drinks, bottled spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails, cider and more. To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com.

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Kenny Chesney Hits Another Record in Nashville

Kenny Chesney brought the blazing Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour home to Music City’s Nissan Stadium, and set another personal record for the tour. With 57,523 people packed into the stands, floor and sandbar, it surpassed his best attendance at the venue by 300. Even more than the number of tickets, Chesney’s high-impact, go hard and give it all away performance was a testament to the joy of playing live and a catalogue of songs that define coming of age in the 21st century.
 
Soaked with sweat from the earliest part of his two-hour set, Chesney tore across the T , threw songs into the crowd and let them chime in. Without missing a beat, he ventured into old favorites, duets with Uncle Kracker, Megan Moroney and surprise guests Old Dominion on “Save It for a Rainy Day” – and debuted “Just To Say We Did,” the acoustic midtempo about living in the moment. For the eight-time Entertainer of the Year, it was a matter of delivering in a city known for songwriters, musicians, singers and more.
 
“Nashville’s known for the quality of its creative people,” the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee explained. “And when you hit that stage, you’re playing for people who know what it means to pour life into songs, to play as if your life depended on it. When you’re playing for people like that, you really want to give it all away.”

Having bested his previous best attendance of 2022’s 57,211 by more than 300, the Nissan Stadium show had added more than a thousand tickets the day prior. Marking his sixth play at the home of the Tennessee Titans, the concert was also Chesney’s 200th stadium show – and one that resonated with a crowd that sang any time he stopped and tilted from side to side in time to his like “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems,” “Get Along” and “Don’t Happen Twice.”
 
Whether delivering a life-spanning ballad like “There Goes My Life,” a joyously buoyant “Summertime,” the hilarious romp “Out Last Night” or blasting through the surging “Living in Fast Forward,” the man deemed “the People’s Superstar” by the Los Angeles Times delivered from the heart. 
 
“Memories are made in moments like our show,” Chesney says. “You can’t always know what it is, just that people live their lives inside these songs – and when No Shoes Nation comes together with purpose, shows turn into their own kind of momentum. Just hearing people sing back on so many of the songs was reason to push even harder. I’m lucky I have a band up to the task.”
 
With just three weekends left on Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour, including an unprecedented three-night stand at Gillette Stadium, this year’s tour presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum is celebrating new friends and old, memories in the making and songs that have defined coming of age across the heartland this century.
 

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

 
Nissan Stadium photos, once available, will be linked HERE.
 
Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour Remaining Dates
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
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

To The Grave Drop Music Video For Brand New Track "BURN YOUR LOCAL BUTCHER"

Australian deathcore powerhouse and ardent animal rights activists, To The Grave have dropped brand new track, "Burn Your Local Butcher" today, along with an accompanying music video. An obnoxiously heavy display of the ferocious, no-punches-pulled, modern deathcore the band are rapidly becoming famed for, "Burn Your Local Butcher" is the second track to be released from the band's upcoming new album, 'Everyone's A Murderer,' scheduled for release on August 30th via Unique Leader Records. Pre-Save HERE

Stream “Burn Your Local ButcherHERE and watch the official music video Below

To The Grave vocalist, Dane Evans explains

"For this you'll need:

A glass bottle

Any flammable (or combustible) liquid (alcoholic drinks with a higher percentage of alcohol can also work)

A rug or a towel

First, take the glass bottle and pour your flammable liquid there.

Take the towel, twist it to the size that fits into the bottle, then put it into the bottle, making sure the larger part of the towel is outside the bottle, not inside, otherwise you risk activating it instantly when you burn the towel.

(optional) put some of the flammable liquid on the towel

Now, when you want to use it, light the towel on fire, and try throwing the molotov cocktail as soon as possible after that."

Everyone's A Murderer’, the band's upcoming third full-length album, promises to be To The Grave's heaviest and most evolved offering yet, both sonically and thematically. The album attacks societal and environmental themes with the relentless intensity the band are known for, giving voice to the voiceless via their unique, signature blend of brutally impactful deathcore.

Providing further insight on the new album, Evans shares

"For this record my aim was to speak through the faceless activists that fight for animals, for those living in vystopia feeling alone and helpless in a world that will fight tooth and nail to defend the animal holocaust. Due to it being illegal to rescue farmed animals from abuse these activists must stay silent about it to avoid having their own freedom taken.

It wasn't an easy task, it's never going to do justice to the horrors animals go through every day by the millions in cold, dark sheds around the world or to those that have witnessed it and are doing everything they can to put an end to it. There's no words, no lyrics and no music that can describe the violence or bring back the lives stolen by human hands so this is for them.

Our idea for this album evolved so much before it started but we knew we wanted something that sounded classic, like it was from a different decade entirely. It had to have all the elements that brought us all towards deathcore all those years ago combined with all the modern touches you'd find in the recent TTG material, all whilst trying to do something new and step outside our comfort zone in the process.

It was cool to work with the new lineup on the gritty details like production, tones and getting the energy of the drums down. Once the album was in a listenable state these guys really gave it all personality and brought everything to the table to shape this new sound.

We're very critical of ourselves as artists and have made music in the past that for whatever reason we haven't loved. With that in mind I think the overall goal with this record was to make something that regardless of what anyone else thought, we were proud of and I'm happy that we all had that shared vision in mind.

We probably had the most fun making this record that we've ever had and it felt liberating to be able to make something that we liked. It felt like starting the band from new again and only having the pressure of wanting to write cool shit.

The singles are tough as fuck and I think do a good job of representing the blunt force approach on the album leaving a tonne of surprises in the sharps bin for when people pick it up on release day. That should make sense when it drops."

To The Grave

Upcoming Tour Dates

2024

USA

Main Support To OCEANO

09/05 Thurs - Detroit, MI

09/06 Fri - Cleveland, OH

09/07 Sat - Erie, PA

09/08 Sun - Brooklyn, NY

09/10 Tues - Baltimore, MD

09/11 Wed - Greensboro, NC

09/12 Thurs - Columbia, SC

09/13 Fri - West Palm Beach, FL

09/14 Sat - Orlando, FL

09/15 Sun - Atlanta, GA

09/17 Tues - Houston, TX

09/18 Wed - San Antonio, TX

09/19 Thurs - Dallas, TX

09/20 Fri - El Paso, TX

09/21 Sat - Albuquerque, NM

09/22 Sun - Phoenix, AZ

09/24 Tues - Anaheim, CA

09/25 Wed - Fresno, CA

09/26 Thurs - Sacramento, CA

09/27 Fri - Portland, OR

09/28 Sat - Seattle, WA

09/29 Sun - Spokane, WA

10/01 Tues - Salt Lake City, UT

10/02 Wed - Denver, CO

10/03 Thurs - Omaha, NE

10/04 Fri - Chicago, IL

ABOUT TO THE GRAVE

One of Australia’s most uncompromising bands, To The Grave garnered international success with their 2019 debut album 'Global Warning'. The caustic five piece have continued to collect international success, with 2021’s follow-up 'Epilogue', a re-issue of 'Global Warning' with bonus tracks, their 2023 album, 'Director's Cuts' along with it's subsequent Deluxe release, which featured a new collection of tracks on the 'Offcuts' EP solidifying their position as “one of the country's heaviest exports.” (Revolver).

To The Grave have steadily built an audience in the underground, accumulating more than 11 million Spotify streams, racking up over 5.4 million YouTube views, all whilst decimating live audiences alongside Parkway Drive, Polaris, Cattle Decapitation, Thy Art Is Murder, Shadow of Intent, Angelmaker, Enterprise Earth, Vulvodynia and Alpha Wolf.

Now, following a sold-out national headline tour in 2022, global critical acclaim for the release of 'Director's Cuts' and it's Deluxe release, featuring the 'Offcuts' EP and plenty of upcoming tours, the band are more focused than ever.

 

To The Grave lyrically expose a societal and environmental hell on earth whilst pushing the boundaries of accessible extremity, full of barbed hooks, thick with atmosphere and drenched in groove. Razor-sharp guitars played with an exploratory approach - blending everything from whammy pedal squeaks and chiming cleans to death metal chainsaw tones - are entwined with live drums to give a level of dynamism that musically sets this band apart from the extreme metal pack, yet they maintain the weight of the heaviest bands today. Vocalist Dane Evans commands a multifaceted performance, bursting with vocal energy from throat-ripping dissonant screeches to low end gutturals. 

To The Grave are

Dane Evans - Vocals

Jack Simioni - Guitars, Programming

Matt Clarke - Bass, Vocals

Nic Webb - Guitars, Vocals

Rangi Barnes - Drums

The Acacia Strain Announce "Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho!" Shows Set For December in Albany

THE ACACIA STRAIN ANNOUNCE "TUNE LOW DIE SLOW HO HO!"

TWO-DAY, HOLIDAY SEASON EVENT TAKES PLACE DECEMBER 6 + 7 IN ALBANY, NEW YORK


FEATURING SANGUISUGABOGG, GRIDIRON, UNDEATH, BALMORA, ON BROKEN WINGS, + MORE

Get the eggnog! Get the candy canes!

There's a new and improved, incredibly metallic holiday tradition and it will be commandeering Albany, New York this December.

THE ACACIA STRAIN — vocalist Vincent Bennett; guitarists Devin Shidakerand Mike Mulholland; bassist Griffin Landa; and drummer Matt Guglielmo — have announced the "Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho!" event, set for Empire Live on December 6 and 7 in Albany, New York.

Tickets went on sale , August 2 at 12pm ET at this location.

Single-day, pre-sale tickets are $40, while two-day, pre-sale tickets are $70. Single-day tickets will be $50 day of show, so purchase early to incur the savings.

Additionally, attendees can get $10 off any item at The Acacia Strain merch table by donating a new or unopened toy valued at $10 or more on the day of each show. 

The lineups for each day are below and The Acacia Strain headline each night for a double dose of festive fun.

"We have been working on this for a while, and are very happy to bring some holiday cheer to the 518," states Bennett. "It's Xmas in Albany! Hopefully we can make this a new tradition. See you there!"

DECEMBER 6 LINEUP:
The Acacia Strain
Sanguisugabogg
Gridiron
Volcano
Missing Link
No Cure
Brick By Brick
Final Resting Place
Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean
Pure Bliss
Carnwennan
Invoke Thy Wrath

DECEMBER 7 LINEUP:
The Acacia Strain
Mindforce
Undeath
On Broken Wings
Vomit Forth
Balmora
Price
Cold Kiss
Spiritkiller
Bad Impressions

The Acacia Strain released two albums last year via Rise RecordsSTEP INTO THE LIGHT and failure will follow 

NAILS Releases New Single 'Lacking The Ability To Process Empathy'

Anticipation continues as California masters of brutal aggression NAILS reveal the latest single, ‘Lacking The Ability To Process Empathy’, from the band’s long-awaited, 4th full-length album, Every Bridge Burning, due out August 30th from Nuclear Blast Records.

Following the catastrophic tracks ‘Give Me The Painkiller’ and ‘Imposing Will’, NAILS unleashes a 2+ minute, groove-laden song that seethes with contempt and disdain.  

Every Bridge Burning was produced by Kurt Ballou at God City Studio and is adorned with aptly diabolic artwork by Jef Whitehead. Their first record in 8 years features 10 tracks of unyielding,  violence that can only be described as the sound of NAILS.

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

Stream ‘Lacking The Ability To Process Empathy’: https://nails.bfan.link/lacking-the-ability-to-process-empathy

‘LACKING THE ABILITY TO PROCESS EMPATHY’ VISUALIZER BELOW:

NAILS Tour Dates:

W/200 Stab Wounds, Mammoth Grinder & Tribal Gaze

Sept 11 - Montreal, QC - Theatre Fairmount

Sept 12 - Toronto, ON - The Axis Club Theatre

Sept 13 - Detroit, MI - Tangent Gallery

Sept 14 - Chicago, IL - Avondale Music Hall

Sept 15 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway

Sept 16 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In

Sept 17 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

Sept 18 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819

Sept 19 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

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

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

Nov 2 - Manchester, UK - Damnation Festival

w/Xibalba, World Peace, Deadbody & Auditory Anguish

Nov 14 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone

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

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

About NAILS:

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

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

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

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

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

Follow NAILS:

https://www.instagram.com/nailstyranny

https://www.facebook.com/NAILSoxnard

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

http://nailsmerch.com/

Miss May I Share 15th Anniversary Version of "Architect" Feat. Currents

SOLID STATE RECORDS recently signed Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY Ito its global roster.

The band announced the awesomely ambitious 15th anniversary edition of its classic, beloved album APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK (RE-RECORDED 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION).The album arrives August 23. Pre-order it here.

The anniversary edition has been entirely re-recorded and features cameos on every single song, ranging from Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red, Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through, Scott Lewis of Carnifex, and many others. See the full track listing below.

Today, the band has shared the anniversary version of "Architect," featuring Currents. Listen below.

"This was one of the first songs we ever wrote as a band and it's very special to us," states MMI. "It predates this album and can be found on our first demos. Having [singer] Brian [Wille] on this record is very special because we feel like Currents are our little brothers having taken them out on some of their first tours around the world and watching them grow into the juggernauts they are today. Brian specifically requested to do this track as it was one of his favorites when it was originally released. We are so happy to have him put his spin on it and join us for this celebration."

The band also created a throwback website in conjunction with the release.

Send your Friend Request here.

The sound and fury of Miss May I is deeply embedded in the hearts and minds of a legion of fans. The MMI faithful are from different backgrounds, of different ages, with diverse life experience, who all come together and connect with Miss May I's combination of brutal proficiency and impassioned delivery. The four-piece powerhouse, from the fertile metalcore grounds of America's heartland, have become an integral part of the worldwide heavy music community, transcending boundaries and limitations, galvanizing crowds, and energizing each person they encounter. Miss May I celebrate 15 years of savage metalcore and soaring melodic refrains, newly revitalized, and poised for an insurgent career renaissance; armed with unmistakable power, road hardened experience, a steadily building catalog, and unrelenting spirit, supported by a diehard community.

APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK (RE-RECORDED 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION):
"A Dance With Aera Cura" (Feat. Garrett Russell from Silent Planet)
"Architect" (Feat. Brian Wille from Currents)
"Not Our Tomorrow" (Feat. Brandan Schieppati from Bleeding Through)
"Arms Of A Messiah" (Feat. Scott Lewis From Carnifex)
"Apologies Are For The Weak" (Feat. Anthony Notarmaso from After the Burial)
"Harlots Breath" (Feat. Brook Reeves from Impending Doom)
"Tides" (Feat.Jake Luhrs from August Burns Red)
"Blessing With A Curse" (Feat. Trevor Wentwoth from Our Last Night)
"Porcelain Wings" (Feat. Telle Smith From The World Alive)
"Forgive And Forget" (Feat. Ryan Kirby + Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary from Fit for a King)

Miss May I will hit the road on a headline tour this fall, during which they will play Apologies Are for the Weak in full. All dates are below. The band has announced the first annual Relentless Fest, set for November 3 in Covington, Kentucky, during which they will play Apologies Are For the Weak in full.

MISS MAY I ON TOUR:
10/2 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
10/3 — Lansing, MI — Grewal Hall
10/4 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
10/5 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's
10/6 — St. Paul, MN — Amsterdam Bar & Grill
10/8 — Denver, CO — The Oriental Theatre
10/9 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
10/11 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
10/12 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/14 — Roseville, CA — Goldfields
10/15 — Pomona, CA — Glasshouse
10/16 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
10/17 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theatre
10/19 — Dallas, TX — Trees
10/20 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
10/21 — Houston, TX — Warehouse
10/23 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
10/24 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum
10/25 — Charleston, NC — Music Farm
10/26 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
10/27 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
10/29 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Monarch
10/30 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
11/1 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovedraft's Brewing Co.
11/2 — Pittsburgh, PA  — Mr. Smalls
11/3 — Covington, KY — Relentless Fest*
*Festival Date

Empiires Release New Single "Never Enough" via TLG|ZOID

Dallas, Texas modern rock band Empiires has released their latest single "Never Enough"through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.

"The song 'Never Enough' tells the story of how hard it is to walk away from a bad relationship. We’ve all been in a situation that doesn’t work but we can’t let go. All of the little reminders we think of are the scars we carry around with us. 'Never Enough' sums up that experience for a lot of us," says the band.

They continue, “We’re excited about releasing new music and all of the new listeners we might connect with. We put everything we are into this new track and can’t wait for you to check it out!“

Members, Bishop Booker vocals, Darren Wise guitars, Jeff Comess bass, Chad Crutchfeild drums have been a band for four years. With five charted previous releases, they’re excited about their latest single “Never Enough”.

Upcoming Shows:

Aug 2 @ Barn Hill Vineyard in Anna, TX
Aug 9 @ Bronco's Sports Bar & Grill in Hurst, TX
Aug 23 @ The Thirsty Turtle in North Richland Hills, TX
Sep 6 @ Fat Daddy's Sports & Spirits in Mansfield, TX
Sep 13 @ Bronco's Sports Bar & Grill in Hurst, TX
Sep 20 @ T's Bar and Grill in Lewisville, TX
Sep 27 @ The Thirsty Turtle in North Richland Hills, TX
Sep 28 @ The Pour Shack (formerly Bronson Rock) in Keller, TX
Oct 26 @ The Thirsty Turtle in North Richland Hills, TX
Nov 2 @ Flower Mound Riverwalk in Flower Mound, TX
Nov 23 @ T's Bar and Grill in Lewisville, TX
Dec 6 @ The Thirsty Turtle @ North Richland Hills, TX

For More Information Please Visit:

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Facebook

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YouTube

The Plot In You Announce New EP 'Vol. 3' Out November 8 + Release New Track "Been Here Before" via Fearless Records

The Plot In You have announced their forthcoming EP 'Vol. 3' set for release on Friday, November 8. In celebration of the announcement, the band has dropped their poignant lead single "Been Here Before" and the official video (via Fearless Records). The track takes listeners on a journey of the highs and lows in relationships by masterfully blending raw, intense vocals, heavy instrumentation, and fast-paced drums with an ending of ethereal clarity. Speaking about "Been Here Before", vocalist Landon Tewersshared:

"This song was the first Plot tune where I took influence from some pop-punk artists, speaking on relationship themes and the push and pull that comes with being with someone through hard times."

Prior to today, the band released their 'Vol. 2' EP which includes tracks "Closure", "Don't Look Away", and "All That I Can Give". Altogether, the tracks have amassed an impressive 14 million streams on Spotify alone and over 1.2 million views and counting on YouTube. Stream "Been Here Before" here and watch the video below.

The band will be hitting the stage at Rocklahoma 2024 before kicking off their UK/EU headlining run with Invent Animate beginning in September, and across Latin America with Bring Me The Horizon in December. For tour information, please click here and be sure to stay tuned for more The Plot In You news coming soon.

During 2023, The Plot In You kickstarted a new era with 'Vol. 1' with Divide, having generated 16 million Spotify streams and counting followed by Left Behind, exploding to the tune of 31 million Spotify streams with no signs of slowing down. Upon the arrival of Forgotten, Revolver praised it among the “6 Best New Songs Right Now”. The Plot In You's 'Vol. 2' EP is a powerful showcase of the band's evolution, blending raw emotion with polished musicality, and stands as a testament to the band's growth and artistic maturity, captivating listeners with its intense yet introspective narratives with tracks Closure, Don’t Look Away, and All That I Can Givefurther solidifying their place as one of the genre's most compelling acts.

The band is set to captivate fans once again with their latest offering, Been Here Before. Delving into the emotional turbulence of relationships, the band weaves a narrative of enduring the highs and lows with their signature intensity and profound storytelling.  This impactful track is bound to resonate deeply with listeners, highlighting the band’s unparalleled talent for exploring complex emotions through powerful music.

Annie Bosko Delivers Tribute to the Man in Black with "Cash"

Adding to her repertoire of tracks dubbed by Billboard as “tailor-made for rousing live shows,” rising singer/songwriter Annie Bosko releases “Cash,” a dynamic tribute celebrating the impact and influence of Johnny Cash, via Stone Country Records. Listen to “Cash” below.
 
“Years ago, I was performing my first concert for inmates,” Bosko reflects. “I knew I was singing for the women, but I wasn’t aware I’d also be performing for the men. Without a fitting song for the occasion, I went home and began writing ‘Cash.’
 
“I later finished it with Griffin House, who is truly a talented poet. Both of us share a love for Johnny Cash, and out of that spirit, this song was born,” she reflects. “Johnny was such an inspiring renegade, especially in the way he connected to those who felt forgotten.”
 
Written by Bosko with House and produced by Bosko with Tommy Sims, “Cash” captures the essence of the icon’s multifaceted persona:

Today’s release follows “Heart Burn” ft. Dwight Yoakam and “Higher Ground” ft. Vince Gill, both of which landed on Rolling Stone’s all-genre “Songs You Need To Know” upon their release.
 
Bosko recently performed at California’s Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles as direct support for Jelly Roll and joined him onstage for a collaboration on “Friends in Low Places” (watch HERE), while Detroit Free Press boasts of her set at Faster Horses earlier this month, “California singer-songwriter Annie Bosko turned in a barnstorming performance…bringing rock energy and an old-school country feel to a 40-minute set that included a romping ‘Boots On’ and midtempo ‘Neon Baby.’”
 
Following additional performances at Tortuga, Stagecoach and CMA Fest earlier this summer, Bosko has upcoming festival plays at Watershed tomorrow, August 3, and Country Thunder Florida on October 19.
 
For more information, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X @AnnieBosko and Facebook.com/AnnieBoskoMusic.
 
Annie Bosko Tour Dates

August 3         Watershed Festival || Quincy, WA
October 19      Country Thunder Florida 2024 || Kissimmee, FL

About Annie Bosko
With a voice that beams like a ray of California sunshine, Stone Country Records/Brown Sellers Brown Management singer-songwriter Annie Bosko’s latest releases, “Cash,” a rollicking tribute to the Man in Black, and “Heart Burn,” a steamy duet featuring Dwight Yoakam, are available now. A student of legendary crooners like Patsy Cline with added inspiration from Shania Twain, George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, The Beatles and more, the Golden State native pairs a sound anchored deep in the organic twang of ‘90s country with simple songs told from the heart, preaching equal parts healing and honky-tonk hope. Bosko broke out in 2014 with the SiriusXM/CMT hit “Crooked Halo,” bucking the bro-country trend for a traditionally flavored anthem that has now amassed more than 3 million streams. She went on to write songs recorded by Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson, tour alongside Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton, sell out the famed Troubadour and perform on the Grand Ole Opry and at Ryman Auditorium–the fabled Mother Church of Country Music–while also becoming an in-demand studio vocalist and earning the title Artist to Watch from rolling Stone Country. After years of hard knocks and creative shapeshifting, Bosko is now embracing her true nature for creative rejuvenation. Working with producers Derek George and Mickey Jack Cones, her self-titled EP pairs unapologetic twang, clever wordplay and deep compassion with her long standing downhome-diva vocal, capturing the full range of timeless American art in its purest form. In 2023, Bosko released the powerful-yet-tender ballad “Dandelions” in memory of the victims of Nashville’s Covenant School shooting–a track written alongside Danny Myrick which has now become a beacon of community remembrance and faith. Lost in grief and capturing the reverberating shock of that day’s unfathomable loss, the track has been embraced by the Covenant School families themselves, with all proceeds being donated for their benefit through ACM Lifting Lives. For more information, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X @AnnieBosko and Facebook.com/AnnieBoskoMusic.

MARILYN MANSON REVEALS NEW SINGLE 'AS SICK AS THE SECRETS WITHIN'

Iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON announces his eagerly anticipated return with the new single ‘As Sick As The Secrets Within,’ available for streaming now. Recently signed to Nuclear Blast Records, MANSON emerges with his first new music in 4 years; an intense, anthemic song recorded and co-produced with collaborator Tyler Bates.

As Sick As The Secrets Within’ is accompanied by a music video directed by Bill Yukich.

                  Stream ‘As Sick As The Secrets Within’: https://mm.bfan.link/as-sick-as-the-secrets-within

‘AS SICK AS THE SECRETS WITHIN’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

MANSON will kick off a tour with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH tonight in Hershey, PA and will perform a handful of headline shows during the Aug/Sept excursion.

Additionally, European tour dates have been announced and are on sale now for February 2025.

MARILYN MANSON Tour Dates:

NORTH AMERICA

Aug 2 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium

Aug 3 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore*

Aug 5 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center

Aug 7 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre

Aug 8 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center

Aug 10 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amp

Aug 11 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee*

Aug 13 - Rogers, AR - Walmart Amp

Aug 14 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena

Aug 16 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center

Aug 17 - Chicago, IL - Byline Bank Aragon*

Aug 19 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena

Aug 21 - Omaha, NE - Chi Health Center

Aug 22 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena

Aug 24 - Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Event Centre*

Aug 27 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena

Aug 28 - Tacoma, WA - Temple Theatre*

Aug 29 - Spokane, WA - BECU Live At Northern Quest

Aug 31 - Portland, OR - RV Inn Style Resorts Amp

Sep 1 - Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Resort And Casino*

Sep 3 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amp

Sep 4 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amp

Sep 6 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center

Sep 8 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden

Sep 10 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resorts Amp

Sep 11 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amp

Sep 13 - Durant, OK - Choctaw Grand Theater

Sep 15 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amp

Sep 16 - Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Sep 18 - Austin, TX - Germania Insurance Amp

Sep 19 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

EUROPE

Feb 10 - Zurich, CH - Halle 622*

Feb 11 - Milan, IT - Alcatraz*

Feb 13 - Munich, DE - Zenith*

Feb 14 - Brno, ZC - Hala Vodova*

Feb 16 - Berlin, DE - Columbiahalle*

Feb 17 - Copenhagen, DK - KB Hall*

Feb 19 - Amsterdam, NL - AFAS Live*

Feb 21 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo*

Feb 22 - Newcastle, UK - O2 City Hall*

Feb 23 - Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall*

* Headline Shows

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Barbarians of California (Feat. AWOLNATION, Tinfed) Share "Bazooka" Video + Announce Album + First Show

The West Coast's contribution to hardcore punk is undeniable. That tradition of aggression, passion, and scrappy melodicism continues with The Barbarians Of California, an engaging new manifestation of iconoclastic spirit and true bombast. Featuring Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed, as well as being a noted producer, TBOC are equal opportunity iconoclasts, gleefully thrashing the left and the right in the hardcore-punk tradition of nonconformity and raw fury. The band isn't "political," because they aren't advocating for anyone's platform. The central message is defiance

Today, the band has announced its debut album And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth. It arrives October 4 via ONErpm. Pre-order it here.
 

The band also announced its first show on October 19 at the Troubadour in L.A., with Strife, Will Haven, and Berthold City also to appear. Get tickets here.

"This album is the culmination of many, many hours spent chasing down a sound that we weren't, currently, hearing out in the world," says Stenman. "Personally, I almost felt guilty getting to make it... like we were putting our real lives on hold to pursue a pure passion project. I hope that the amount of fun that we had making it, comes through to the listener."
 

As for the gnarly and gritty new track "Bazooka," he continues, "I was psyched when Aaron gravitated towards this piece of music. It's a bit of a departure from a lot of what we're doing... but, it's definitely a sound I think we'll pursue more in the future."

The video also nods to an adjacent aspect of the hardcore scene's culture, as it's comprised of some incredible skateboarding footage. Stenman says, "Putting this video together was also a blast. I first became passionate about music when I began to learn about bands in the back of Thrasher magazine. The fact that Aaron's cousin happens to be Mike Mo Capaldi, one of the coolest skaters ever, is just amazing. Mike and his friends had all this extra footage lying around and we were more than happy to make use of it. Lastly, the simple fact that we have a song titled 'Bazooka' makes this whole project worth doing!"

So, who, exactly, are The Barbarians of California? Let's find out, shall we?
 
Eric Stenman and Aaron Bruno first collided in the California hardcore scene of the early '90s. Stenman cut his teeth in the same Sacramento community that eventually launched diverse and disparate acts like Deftones, Far, Will Haven, Team Sleep, Hella, Dance Gavin Dance, Death Grips, and Trash Talk. Bruno was born and raised just north of L.A. and nicknamed "AWOL" by his high school friends.  Eric played guitar for cutting-edge, electro-infused rockers Tinfed. Commercial success eluded them despite a cult following, a deal with a major label, and an appearance on the M:I 2 soundtrack. 
 
Bruno co-founded the hardcore band Insurgence as a teenager. His next band, Home Town Hero, toured with Weezer and Stone Temple Pilots and released a major label album, but combusted in 2004. Next came Under The Influence Of Giants, who, despite critical acclaim, disbanded in 2008. Stenman became one of the most sought-after producers of alternative rock. His discography as a producer, mixer, and engineer includes important releases from 7 Seconds, Senses Fail, ††† (Crosses), and AWOLNATION. AWOLNATION, of course, is the multi-platinum act Bruno formed in 2009. 
 
The spirit of the underground and the personal catharsis delivered through metallic hardcore never left either of them. So, when Aaron learned that Eric crafted a batch of throwback bangers combining impassioned angst with modern sensibilities, he wanted in immediately. The Barbarians were born. 
 
The apparent "full circle" moment isn't lost on either of them. "It's a funny time in our lives to go back and make the most aggressive music we've ever created," Stenman laughs. “Both of us have always had a love for this world. If given the opportunity, why not try to give back to it?"

OPETH Announces New Album 'The Last Will & Testament,', Shares First Single, "§1"

Swedish prog legends OPETH are now pleased to reveal that their 14th studio album, 'The Last Will & Testament’, is set for release on October 11, 2024 via via Reigning Phoenix Music / Moderbolaget! In celebration, the band is now sharing the first single from the offering, "§1" available on all DSPs HERE. Prior to today's worldwide announcement, the album was teased yesterday, exclusively for attendees at Wacken Open Air 2024 in conjunction with the band's performance at the illustrious festival.

 

In addition to OPETH's previously announced North American headlining tour, which will take place in October 2024, the band is also now revealing an extensive European run for February 2025! OPETH is offering a special bundle for fans who pre-order 'The Last Will & Testament'. Starting today, August 2 at 10:00 A.M. CEST, fans who pre-order the album will receive a special ticket pre-sale code for advanced tickets to the European tour! The offer will end on Tuesday, August 6 at 15:00 CEST, so don't sleep on this limited opportunity!

General sales will start on Friday, August 9 at 10:00 A.M. local time.

 

Pre-order the album HERE to get access to the pre-sale for the EU tour

Tickets for North America are now available HERE 

Opeth vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt admits: "I love this record. I have to say it (write it). Maybe I’m proud even? There are some familiar ingredients in there I suppose. Most of our music has sprung from the same source, so I guess it’s not much of a shocker if it’s going to sound like 'us’. I’m a bit in awe of what we did with “The Last Will and Testament”. It feels like a dream. There is some 'coherence' and 'songwriting skills' I hope, but what do I know? I tend to favour the 'strange' over the 'obvious,' but I feel like I’m in the minority, and that’s fine. So…fair warning! Don’t expect an instant rush (as per usual), but if you do “get it” (have you got it yet?) right away, that’s ok too!"

 

'The Last Will & Testament' is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, unfolding the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. The narrative weaves through the patriarch's confessions, the reactions of his twin children, and the mysterious presence of a polio-ridden girl who the family have taken care of. The album begins with the reading of the father's will in his mansion. Among those in attendance is a young girl, who, despite being an orphan and polio-ridden, has been raised by the family. Her presence at the will reading raises suspicions and questions among the twins.

 

Regarding the record's creation, Åkerfeldt adds: "This is the first record with Walt on drums. Seeing and hearing him record his bits was otherworldly and what went through my head was something like: How can a human being play this stuff? The older cats (myself, Mendez, Fred and Jocke) did our bits in due time. We did them well (I like to think) and the alcohol concentration in our blood was mostly quite low as the red light was on. We’re professionals, you see! Rockfield Studios treated us well and we love that place! Stefan Boman recorded and mixed it all (CAPTURED it on TAPE… kind of…). Miles Showell did the master at Abbey Road Studios and then we (myself and Stefan) took him for a curry in Covent Garden. Travis Smith has done this odd-masterpiece-artwork that put 'clothes' on the music. All in all, we hope we’ve put together a nice little morsel of information for you to nibble on when it’s raining out. Thank you for your time. Thank you for reading. Thank you for listening. Thank you for giving us a respectable past. I’ll thank you for our future in the actual future, OK?"

 

Pre-Order ‘The Last Will & Testament’: HERE

 

Opeth's fourteenth album was written by Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (The Heard, ex-Crucified Barbara). ‘The Last Will & Testament’ was co-produced by Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (Ghost, The Hellacopters), engineered by Boman, Joe Jones (Killing Joke, Robert Plant), and Opeth, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the rest of Opeth mixing at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe Studios in Stockholm. The strings on ‘The Last Will & Testament’ were arranged by Åkerfeldt and returning prog friend Dave Stewart (Egg, Khan) and conducted by Stewart at Angel Studios in London. Not one to miss a beat, visual artist Travis Smith returns to the fold, crafting his 11th cover, a haunting "photograph" reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick's infamous "Overlook Hotel" photograph. Miles Showell (ABBA, Queen) also revisits mastering and vinyl lacquer cutting at Abbey Road Studios in London.

 

Åkerfeldt rolls out the red carpet for storied flautist and Jethro Tull main man Ian Anderson. Not only do Anderson's signature notes fly on "§4" and "§7", he narrates on "§1", "§2", "§4", and "§7". Joining Anderson, Europe's Joey Tempest lends a backing vocal hand on "§2”, while Åkerfeldt's youngest daughter, Mirjam Åkerfeldt, is the disembodied voice in "§1".

 

‘The Last Will & Testament ‘is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of Opeth's finest material to date. Just as Opeth welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story—this time with growls.

GET TICKETS HERE

OPETH North American Tour Dates (w/ TRIBULATION):

10/11: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club

10/12: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater & Ballroom

10/14: Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

10/15: Montréal, QC @ L’Olympia

10/16: Worcester, MA @ Palladium

10/18: Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre

10/19: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

10/20: Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre

10/22: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

10/23: New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans

10/24: Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin

10/25: Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre

10/27: Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom

10/29: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

10/30: Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater

10/31: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield

Lineup:

Mikael Åkerfeldt – Vocals, guitars

Fredrik Åkesson – Guitars, backing vocals

Martin Mendez – Bass guitar

Waltteri Väyrynen – Drums and percussion

Joakim Svalberg – Keyboards, backing vocals

 

Special Guests:

Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) - spoken word (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7) // flute (tracks 4, 7)

Joey Tempest (Europe) - backing vocals (track 2)

Mirjam Åkerfeldt - spoken word (track 1)

 

All Music and Lyrics written by Mikael Åkerfeldt

Lyrical concept by Mikael Åkerfeldt, dramatic consultation by Klara Rönnqvist Fors

 

Produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt

Co-produced by Opeth and Stefan Boman

Engineered by Stefan Boman, Joe Jones and Opeth

Mixing by Stefan Boman and Mikael Åkerfeldt and Opeth at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe, Stockholm, Sweden

Mastering and vinyl lacquer cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road studios, London, UK

 

Strings conducted by Dave Stewart at Angel Studios, London, UK

Strings arrangement by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Dave Stewart

Drum technicalities by Kit Cunningham

 

Artwork by Travis Smith with directions from Mikael Åkerfeldt

Biography by Dom Lawson

About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success!

 

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