INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 Adds KYLESA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DØDHEIMSGARD + PONTE DEL DIAVOLO to Lineup

August 24, 2024

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

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 is pleased to now welcome the next set of bands to the highly anticipated lineup, which will once again take place in Oslo (NO) from April 17-20 for another blasphemous Easter! The festival now welcomes KYLESA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DØDHEIMSGARD + PONTE DEL DIAVOLO to the lineup! Tickets and passes can be found HERE.

The full lineup is now as follows with more TBA:

BEHEMOTH

1349

TSJUDER

TIAMAT

KYLESA

NECROPHOBIC

BLOOD INCANTATION DØDHEIMSGARD

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER

GAEREA

AETERNUS

SETH

ABYSSIC

SPECTRAL WOUND

LAMENTARI

ANGIST

BYTHOS

SCHWEIN

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO

SYN

VORBID

VIOLENT MAGIC ORCHESTRA

ROSA FAENSKAP

BOOK HOTEL HERE

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY previously announced the hotel deals for the 2025 edition. The official festival hotel partner is once again the Clarion Hotel® The Hub. Fans can now book their rooms at a discounted rate using the code "INFERNO," which is good until March 17, 2025! For more information can be found via the official Inferno Festival Website or can be booked directly HERE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Links:

Official Inferno Fest Website

OUT NOW: Within The Ruins' 'Phenomena II'

August 24, 2024

Progressive deathcore giants WITHIN THE RUINS are pleased to unleash their new video for “Demon Killer.” The ferocious new hymn comes off of the band’s Phenomena II full-length, out today on MNRK Heavy!
Phenomena II serves as the sequel to the WITHIN THE RUINS ’ critically lauded Phenomena full-length, which was released a decade ago and has reaped over 18 million streams to date! “We had written a handful of songs, and we were searching for inspiration,” recalls guitarist Joe Cocchi. “We wanted to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Phenomena, because it was a pinnacle point of our career. I wrote a demo that reminded [vocalist] Steve [Tinnon] of Phenomena. So, it was his idea to create Phenomena II. The styles really aligned in terms of the unique guitar effects and the themes where each track tells a story from a comic book character’s point-of-view.”
With “Demon Killer,” the band tempers technicality with moral ambiguity within its depiction of [DC Comics antihero] Constantine. “It checked all of the boxes by utilizing this glitchy effect we started using on Phenomena,” Cocchi elaborates. “‘Demon Killer’ is Constantine. He was born into a world that never appreciated him. Steve is breaking down his character by talking about his internal conflicts and how he’s fighting evil with evil.”
“We absolutely love how this video turned out,” adds Tinnon. “The imagery and effects do incredible justice to the character of John Constantine, and really encapsulate his struggle between the forces of good and evil.”

WITHIN THE RUINS recently confirmed five Southwest headlining shows this October with support from Gore. See all confirmed dates below and stay tuned for additional shows to be announced in the weeks to come.
SEE ALL DATES HERE

JELLY ROLL ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN, OUT OCTOBER 11th

August 23, 2024

Award-winning multi-genre phenomenon Jelly Roll revealed the highly-anticipated follow up album to his record-breaking Country debut, Whitsitt Chapel, will be released October 11th. Named Beautifully Broken after his upcoming headlining tour set to launch August 27th, the new album features the reigning CMA New Artist of the Year’s current Top 15 hit “I Am Not Okay,” fan-favorite track “Liar,” and newly released track “Get By,” which was recently selected by ESPN as the 2024 College Football Season anthem and can be heard below. Starting today, fans can also pre-order the album here. All net profits from every pre-order of Jelly Roll’s new album “Beautifully Broken” in his U.S. web store will benefit organizations helping individuals facing challenges with mental health and addiction as part of the album launch. Learn more about the charities HERE.

After teasing initial details about the project earlier this Summer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jelly opened up to New York Times Magazine ahead of today’s announcement, sharing additional details about the album as well as his connection with his fanbase and continued desire to find purpose. His current single, “I Am Not Okay,” debuted on The Howard Stern Show in June and continues to resonate with fans, with Billboard noting the Hot 100 Crossover hit “shines a light on a dark national crisis.” Co-written by Jelly Roll, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley and Casey Brown, “I Am Not Okay” follows the Nashville native’s fourth consecutive #1 at Country radio and 5th career #1, including his Grammy-nominated multi-week #1, “Save Me.”

Jelly’s 2024 Beautifully Broken Tour is set to launch in Salt Lake City on August 27 before heading across the U.S. including Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Center and New York City’s Madison Square Garden. For more information on The Beautifully Broken Tour and album, visit Jellyroll615.com.

JELLY ROLL BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN 2024 TOUR DATES:
8/27/2024 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center #
8/28/2024 - Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center #
8/30/2024 - Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena #
8/31/2024 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena #
9/1/2024 - Portland, OR - Moda Center #
9/3/2024 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center #
9/4/2024 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center #
9/6/2024 - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena #
9/7/2024 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center #
9/9/2024 - El Paso, TX - Don Haskins Center #
9/11/2024 - San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center #
9/13/2024 - Lafayette, LA - CAJUNDOME #
9/14/2024 - New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center #
9/17/2024 - Orlando, FL - Kia Center #
9/19/2024 - Charleston, SC - North Charleston Coliseum #
9/20/2024 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena #
9/21/2024 - Washington, DC - Capital One Arena #
9/24/2024 - Albany, NY - MVP Arena #
9/26/2024 - Boston, MA - TD Garden #
9/27/2024 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden #
9/28/2024 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena #
9/29/2024 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center #
10/1/2024 - State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center #
10/2/2024 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center #
10/5/2024 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena #
10/6/2024 - Buffalo, NY - KeyBank Center #
10/9/2024 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena #
10/11/2024 - Chicago, IL - United Center #
10/12/2024 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center #
10/15/2024 - Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena #
10/16/2024 - Springfield, MO - Great Southern Bank Arena #
10/18/2024 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center #
10/20/2024 - Bossier City, LA - Brookshire Grocery Arena #
10/22/2024 - Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena #
10/23/2024 - St Louis, MO - Enterprise Center #
10/25/2024 - Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center #
10/26/2024 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena #
10/27/2024 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center #
10/30/2024 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena *
11/1/2024 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum *
11/4/2024 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center *
11/6/2024 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena *
11/7/2024 - Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse *
11/8/2024 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena *
11/10/2024 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center *
11/12/2024 - Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center Arena *
11/13/2024 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center *
11/14/2024 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center *
11/17/2024 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center *
11/18/2024 - Corpus Christi, TX - American Bank Center *
11/19/2024 - Austin, TX - Moody Center *
11/21/2024 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC
11/22/2024 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Life Arena *
11/23/2024 - Jacksonville, FL - Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena *

#Warren Zeiders & Alexandra Kay
*ERNEST, Shaboozey & Allie Colleen

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LAINEY WILSON’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM WHIRLWIND OUT TO WIDESPREAD ACCLAIM

August 23, 2024

“THE BEST RELEASE OF HER CAREER”
—THE TENNESSEAN

“LAINEY WILSON HAS LEVELED UP ON THIS RECORD”
—ASSOCIATED PRESS

“A ROMANTIC SURVIVOR WITH COWGIRL CRED, CARRIED BY A VOICE THAT CAN CONVEY ACHE AND METTLE IN EQUAL MEASURE”
—THE NEW YORK TIMES

Whirlwind, the highly anticipated new album from Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and musician Lainey Wilson, is out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Get it HERE. The official music video for the album’s title track will also debut today, listen below..

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), Whirlwind’s 14 tracks are filled with Wilson’s distinct and engaging songwriting. Current single “Hang Tight Honey” is nearing the top 10 on the Country Airplay chart and continues to rise.

“Whirlwind is kind of the Western sister of Bell Bottom Country,” says Wilson. “Since that album, I have gotten to experience so many new things and meet folks from different walks of life. Because of that, I’ve become a better songwriter, and I have more understanding. I feel like I’ve truly stepped into what it is that I’m called to be doing. Ironically, I found my path within all the craziness—and that’s the whirlwind.”

The album adds to an already triumphant career for Wilson, who, in just the past year, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, three awards at the 59th annual ACM Awards and five awards at the 57th annual CMA Awards (being named Entertainer of the Year at both the ACMs and CMAs). Most recently, Wilson received two awards at the ACM Honors earlier this week: the prestigious Triple Crown Award—presented to those who have won ACM Entertainer of the Year, Female/Male Vocalist of the Year and New Female/Male Vocalist of the Year—and the Milestone Award, which is given to an artist who has had an unprecedented or outstanding year in country music.

Known for her electric live performances, Wilson will continue to tour throughout the fall with her extensive “Country’s Cool Again” headline tour. Upcoming stops include Los Angeles’ Greek Theater (sold out), Fresno’s Save Mart Center (sold out), Lubbock’s United Supermarkets Arena, Alpharetta’s Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (sold out), Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center (sold out), Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center (sold out), Omaha’s CHI Health Center (sold out) and Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Arena among many others. See below for the complete tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

Originally from Baskin, Louisiana and now based in Nashville, Wilson is poised for global stardom. Since her 2016 debut, Wilson has toured extensively across the world and released her last studio album in 2022, the Grammy and CMA Award-winning Bell Bottom Country. Variety raved, “one of the more irresistible collections to come out of the genre in some time. Everything about her is a breath of fresh air,” while The Wall Street Journalproclaimed, “Lainey Wilson’s rock-tinged country songs are taking Nashville—and beyond—by storm.” Also a sought-after and prolific songwriter, Wilson has earned seven #1 singles at country radio and written songs for artists such as Post Malone and Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde and more. She made her acting debut in season five of Paramount’s the hit show Yellowstone.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
August 23—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 24—Concord, CA—Toyota Pavilion at Concord (SOLD OUT)
September 1—Los Angeles, CA—The Greek Theatre (SOLD OUT)
September 13—West Valley City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
September 14—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
September 15—Missoula, MT—University of Montana – Adams Center (SOLD OUT)
September 19—Fresno, CA—Save Mart Center (SOLD OUT)
September 20—Stateline, NV—Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys (SOLD OUT)
September 21—Stateline, NV—Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys (SOLD OUT)
September 26—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena (SOLD OUT)
September 27—Auburn, WA—White River Amphitheatre
September 28—Ridgefield, WA—RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
October 4—Winnsboro, SC—Field & Stream Fest
October 5—Ocean City, MD—Country Calling Festival (SOLD OUT)
October 10—Lubbock, TX—United Supermarkets Arena
October 11—Durant, OK—Choctaw Casino (SOLD OUT)
October 18—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
October 19—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
October 20—Wilmington, NC—Live Oak Bank Pavilion (SOLD OUT)
October 24—London, ON—Budweiser Gardens (SOLD OUT)
October 25—Oshawa, ON—Tribute Communities Centre (SOLD OUT)
October 26—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center (SOLD OUT)
November 1—Little Rock, AR—Simmons Bank Arena
November 2—Evansville, IN—Ford Center (SOLD OUT)
November 3—Charleson, WV—Charleston Coliseum (SOLD OUT)
November 7—Oklahoma City, OK—Paycom Center (SOLD OUT)
November 8—Ohama, NE—CHI Health Center (SOLD OUT)
November 9—Sioux Falls, SD—Denny Sanford Premier Center (SOLD OUT)
November 15—Monroe, LA—Monroe Civic Center (SOLD OUT)
November 16—Monroe, LA—Monroe Civic Center (SOLD OUT)
December 14—Las Vegas, NV—MGM Grand Arena
May 30, 2025—Panama City Beach, FL—Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
June 27, 2025—Cadott, WI—Country Fest
July 12, 2025—Cavendish, PEI—Cavendish Beach Music Festival

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GAEREA Show Their True Faces on New Single "Unknown"

August 23, 2024

"As someone who's already heard Coma in full, you're getting a glimpse at one of the best metal records of 2024" - Metal Injection

"One of extreme music's most commanding, compelling forces" - Knotfest

"...separates itself from the pack thanks to hearty doses of dark melody, top notch production and skilled songwriting" - Decibel

"...builds upon itself until the sound and fury can’t be contained any longer, spilling over itself with raging vocals and pounding blast beats".- Metal Sucks

"Terrifying at times, but beautiful, almost like life" - New Noise

"Gaerea really aren’t like the other black metal bands...If you have any care for music as heartrending as it is heavy, this is a must-listen" - Angry Metal Guy

"...increasingly wizard-like and meteorically rising" - No Clean Singing

Though they formed during the most uncertain time in recent history, Gaerea emerged from pandemic limbo with a new strand of black metal. Instead of pagan beliefs or lo-fi fidelity, the masked visionaries were guided by a purging of raw emotions. The world has quickly come to share their vision, following them from the gates of Hellfest to tours across China and the U.S.

But on their upcoming fourth album, Gaerea are proving that they're no longer just a black metal band. While it still packs plenty of bloodied emotion, with Coma, the Portuguese sensations are poised to surface to the top of extreme metal. On "Unknown", they unveil both the beauty and brutality of their new identity.

Watch the luminous video for "Unknown" below.

Coma comes out October 25, 2024 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/gaereacoma

When Coma was secretly introduced back in May, Gaerea set the world ablaze. The album's first official single raised everyone's hopes by delivering an anthem for our dying era. "Unknown" heightens the anticipation to an unbearable degree. Like an out-of-body experience, the opening guitar solo hovers as if suspended from a ghostly height, grounded by a warm but numbing bass line.

The maze-like existence that Gaerea speak of on Coma becomes hazier on "Unknown". Even when the song opens into soft post-rock passages, the melodies are haunted by a familiar dread. "A mere observer, detached creature", the band's tortured vocalist cries out, as if forced to watch some other masked deviant write his life story.

But Gaerea know who they are. Within its many twists and turns, "Unknown" springs with more deadly hooks than a booby trap. The riff slithers and shakes with minor key tremolo picking before the chorus worms into your ear canals with sharp pangs of melodic distortion. Once the blast beats have sucked you into their vortex, the band's sheer artistic force is blinding, like looking upon the face of god. "This is who I am, sublime".

With "Unknown", Gaerea make their presence felt on the world of extreme metal.

The video for "Unknown" was directed by Claudio Marino and produced by Artax Film.

To usher in this new era, Gaerea are touring behind Coma later this year. The masked sensations will return to North America in November with Zeal & Ardor and ZETRA.

Gaerea North American Tour 2024 with Zeal & Ardor and ZETRA

November 23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer [TICKETS]
November 24 - New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge [TICKETS]
November 25 - Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 27 - Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD [TICKETS]
November 28 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House [TICKETS]
November 29 - Detroit, MI @ The Majestic [TICKETS]
November 30 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre [TICKETS]
December 2 -   Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue [TICKETS]
December 3 -   Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall [TICKETS]
December 4 -   Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre [TICKETS]
December 6 -   Engelwood, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
December 7 -   Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge [TICKETS]
December 9 -   Seattle, WA @ The Showbox [TICKETS]
December 10 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]
December 11 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom [TICKETS]
December 13 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre [TICKETS]
December 14 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]
December 15 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom [TICKETS]
December 17 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk [TICKETS]
December 18 - Dallas, TX @ Studio at The Factory [TICKETS]

Recording Studio
Demigod Studios at Redbox Studios

Production Credits
Produced by Gaerea
Recorded by Miguel Tereso at Redbox Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Miguel Tereso at Demigod Studios

Artwork
Nathan Lorenzana

Photography
Chantik Photography

Biography
Gaerea

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

Links/Follow Artist:
Official Website: https://www.gaerea.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaerea
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gaerea_
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gaereaofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wXoI3Ajpv4WwQ3LmcrSBw
Discord: https://discord.gg/CSyqFQZ6
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQOfL4E3Z_SpHLL52tOIpQ
Twitter: https://x.com/gaerea_official

Booking & Management Contact:
US Booking - nickstorch@artistgrp.com
World booking: https://www.teamwass.com / Contact info: tom.taaffe@teamwass.com

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digisleeve
2X12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Solid White) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Crystal Clear) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Solid Gold) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Snowy White) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Safari) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Dracula) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Cool Blue) [SOLD OUT]

PIG (Raymond Watts) presents remastered version of seminal 'Sinsation' album, originally released via Trent Reznor's Nothing Records

August 23, 2024

"A harrowing masterpiece of industrial music, ‘Sinsation’ was born from a crucible of desperation and nihilism, this album captures the raw intensity and emotional turmoil of Raymond Watts at his most vulnerable, reflecting a solitary journey into the depths of his own psyche, fueled by a relentless pursuit of sonic extremity" ~ The Spill Magazine

On the trail of his latest 'Red Room' album, industrial legend Raymond Watts a.k.a. PIG is re-releasing his seminal 'Sinsation' album via Metropolis Records (digital, CD) and Armalyte Industries (vinyl). Out of print for several decades now. this album now makes a fine re-entry to the world, completely re-remastered at Abbey Road.

'Sinsation' was originally released in the mid-1990s - both in Japan and on Nothing Records, which was established by Nine Inch Nails kingpin Trent Reznor. An influential and commercially successful label with a cult underground following, PIG joined such artists as Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Squarepusher, Autechre, Meat Beat Manifesto, Pop Will Eat Itself, Einstürzende Neubauten and Plaid.

Here, Watts adeptly blends the profound and the profane, featuring such PIG classics as 'Painiac', 'Hamstrung On The Highway' and 'Hot Hole'. As it was since the beginning, Watts & Co teases, taunts, tempts and tantalizes with PIG's singular blend of hook laden, genre-bending, electronic-tinged alternative rock, loaded with malevolent reverence, glitz, glamour, sleaze, sin and swing.

"Every record I make is PIG through a different noose … and when I made Sinsation the noose hung high. Sinsation was born in 1995 at Ranch Apocalypse in London. The culmination of creation and cremation … an apotheosis of desperation, nihilism and desire … the only place I could go was to the poison well and drink deeply," says Raymond Watts.

"I was locked inside the studio and myself. The barricades were up in my fortress of solitude with only Steve White and a large box of drugs for company. Sinsation was the sound of the last card turning and burning. The only way out was through. I had to give birth to the noise inside my head and record it. A fiendishly simple and yet simply fiendish task. A place in which I was so uncomfortable that success would be to fail, as to fail had been my only success."

Recorded and mixed by PIG and Helen Woodward (Pale Saints, Dodgy, Kitchens of Distinction, Alien Sex Fiend, Ultra Vivid Scene), this album features contributions by several notable artists, including Karl Hyde (Underworld), Jimmy Cauty (The KLF) andt Steve White (KMFDM), who has also collaborated and recorded with Ocean Colour Scene and Mekon, as well as Carol Anne Reynolds (Sow) and Japanese artists Imai Hisashi (Buck Tick) and Hoppy Kamiyama.

"Sinsation wasn’t anything about the ascent of man. It was the descent of ham. As surely as everything passes, so did the spotlight on sin, as the long thin shadow that scratched the words from deep within and conducted the chaos would soon cast its darkness on a new vision. PIG would crawl to a different master in me and hang from a new noose," says Watts.

"I was surprised and saddened to re-visit Sinsation, surprised by the energy and invention and saddened to hear the pain … But I was strangely glad to have visited hell, and blessed that I didn’t stay."

Raymond Watts has had quite a colourful and 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.

As of August 23, 'Sinsation (Remastered)' is available from fine online platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where 'Red Room' can also be found (on CD and digitally). The limited edition vinyl offers 2 slabs of black, heavyweight vinyl - barely enough to contain the sin, sleaze and salvation that his album oozes. The gatefold sleeve comes with two inserts - a 12" by 12" lyric sheet and a huge foldout poster (approx 7" x 42") showcasing designer Steve Lovell-Davis' inspired artwork. On the fourth side of the vinyl is Armalyte's very first etched piece - a true beauty of a beast.

On September 28, PIG launches his ‘Heroin For The Damned’ tour with Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine. The 40-date itinerary follows PIG's headlining set at Cold Waves XII in Chicago.

ALBUM CREDITS
All songs written by Raymond Watts,
except 'Shell' written by Raymond Watts & Karl Hyde
Recorded & mixed by Helen Woodword & Raymond Watts at Ranch Apocalypse (London),
except 'Analgesia', mixed by Raymond Watts & Jimmy Cauty
Produced & arranged by Raymond Watts
Mastering by Tom Hall at Abbey Road
Raymond Watts - vocals, synth, guitar, drums, programming
Steve White - guitar

Imai Hisashi - guitar on 'Analgesia'

Karl Hyde - guitar on 'Shell'

Jimmy Cauty - keyboards

Hoppy Kamiyama - loops on 'Painiac'

Carol Anne Reynolds - backing vocals on 'The Sick'

Additional words by Anna Wildsmith
Cover photo by Steve Lovell-Davis
Released by Metropolis Records
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon atShameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES 'Heroin For The Damned' Tour
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 ^^
10/25/24 - Houston TX @ Secret Group *
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 *
11/9/24 - Wilmington DE @ Bar 13 *
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 *

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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE RELEASES MONSTROUS NEW ALBUM, OPERA

August 23, 2024

The wait is over. Italian Symphonic Death Metal maestros FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have returned with their massively anticipated album, Opera, today! Available for stream and purchase now from Nuclear Blast Records, the baroque operatic band’s 6th record is a ferocious collection of intense, volatile tracks directly inspired by frontman Francesco Paoli’s 2021 near fatal mountain climbing accident.

Today, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE unveils the turbulent video for the opus ‘Morphine Waltz’; a turbulent glimpse at the band’s raging stage show.

Commenting on the track Paoli says:

“‘Morphine Waltz’, THE visionary song par excellence, has a much deeper meaning, which goes beyond its lysergic atmosphere. It’s actually a true anthem to science, which once again has proved itself to be the only reality that counts.

But this track is also a perfect demonstration that our new line-up is on a whole new level, showcasing Veronica’s amazing versatility besides Eugene’s and Fabio’s insane technical skills.

After a few cinematic music videos, we wanted to pay tribute to another essential, if not the most important, dimension for the band: the stage. Delivering intense and truly theatrical live performances allows us to create a direct, unbreakable bond with our fans. And our upcoming North American tour will be our most theatrical ever.

Folks, today is the day! Let's not waste any more time with words and let the music speak for itself.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the ‘Opera’!”

Opera is structured like a 10-act theatrical piece, as the title itself, draws a clear thread with the everlasting tradition of Italian classical music theater combining it with the epic brutality of death and symphonic metal, which has become their trademark sound. Mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Epica, Arch Enemy), Opera definitely marks another step forward for the band, incorporating new suggestions into that unique blend that FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are renowned for: sheer violence, majestic orchestrations and soaring melodies. Such an ambitious musical endeavor called for an equally impressive artwork, a team effort between two arising Italian talents (artist extraordinaire Felicita Fiorini and visionary photographer Francesco Esposito), following the path traced by baroque painters like Caravaggio and Artemisia Gentileschi. The cover art portrays Veronica as Music, a superior entity that defeats the social and artistic decay of modern age.

With this new record, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are setting the bar even higher than before, pioneering what looks like a completely new sub-genre that might be called “Opera Metal”: an unprecedented mix of extreme music and theatrical elements.

Purchase/Stream Opera: https://fga.bfan.link/opera

‘MORPHINE WALTZ’ MUSIC VIDEO: BELOW

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE will return to North America in September for a co-headline tour with SHADOW OF INTENT, and support acts INGESTED, THE ZENITH PASSAGE and DISEMBODIED TYRANT.

Purchase tickets at https://theblackopera.soundrink.com/

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Tour Dates:

9/14 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues

9/15 - Chicago, IL - Metro

9/16 - Bloomington, IL - The Castle Theatre

9/18 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew’s Hall

9/19 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House

9/20 - Montreal, QC - L'Olympia

9/21 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey

9/22 - Worcester, MA - New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

9/23 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw

9/25 - Reading, PA - Reverb

9/26 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

9/27 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground

9/28 - North Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues

9/29 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum

10/01 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live

10/02 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger

10/03 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater

10/04 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom

10/05 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater

10/06 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater

10/08 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge

10/09 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades

10/10 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues

10/11 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium

10/12 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

10/13 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall

10/15 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

Born in 2007, Fleshgod Apocalypse quickly established themselves among the leaders of symphonic death metal.

As of today, some of their most acclaimed releases such as Agony (2011) or King (2016) are still considered milestones by fans and critics alike. With this new record, they're setting the bar even higher, pioneering what looks like a completely new sub-genre that might be called “Opera Metal”: an unprecedented mix of extreme music and theatrical elements.

For sure, this won't sound surprising for anyone who has witnessed one of their intense live performances.

The band is now preparing a huge worldwide touring campaign in support of this new masterpiece.

Fleshgod Apocalypse are now ready to take everyone to “Opera”.

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Texas Hippie Coalition to release new album “Gunsmoke”

August 23, 2024

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are set to release their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy on October 4, 2024.

This time, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. This comes through loud and clear on the first single and title track, "Gunsmoke." Rustic acoustic guitar crawls through a stomping beat punctuated by waves of groaning distortion. It climaxes on a chantable chorus, “I sell weed and liquor to the city slickers. I can get you there quicker, and like a gun…I smoke.”
With drinks poured, fists raised, and smiles wide, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION (THC) always know how to have a good time. A collective of tried-and-true rabble-rousers and dyed-in-the-wool storytellers, the Texas quintet—Big Dad Ritch [vocals], Cord Pool [guitar], Nevada Romo [guitar], Rado Romo [bass], and Joey Mandigo [drums]—spike ass-whopping hard rock with a kick of country swagger and a whole lot of Texas grit and gusto.
Gathering tens of millions of streams, logging thousands of miles on the road, and energizing countless fans, they deliver ten anthems tailormade to simmer and scorch on Gunsmoke [MNRK Heavy]. “In terms of the lyrics, the vibe, and where THC come from, we definitely went home on this album,” says Ritch. “It represents the wild west Texas-Oklahoma area. You’ve got a little red dirt country spilling over into the storytelling and metal. It’s a return to the dirt where we came from.”

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION TOUR DATES
August 17 - Post Falls, ID - Cruiser's
September 13 - Keokuk, IA - L-Treyns Bar
September 14 - Harshaw, WI - Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park
September 15 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
September 20 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live
September 21- Wilmington, OH - Farm to Bottle Festival
October 10 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's Brewing Company
October 11 - Frenchtown, NJ - Atie's Bar & Grill
October 12 - Laconia, NJ - The Big House
October 13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
October 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
October 18 - Marietta, OH - Adelphia Music Hall
October 19 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
October 20 - Lakewood, OH - The Winchester
GET TICKETS HERE

Randall King Expands Reach with Sold-Out Shows in Norway, Sweden & Denmark

August 22, 2024

As fans arrived to Randall King’s first three Into the Neon Tour dates in Europe — Norway, Sweden and Denmark — they were greeted with venue signage noting all shows had sold out in advance. A feat the West Texas native never imagined.

“This was the first time we’ve ever played any of these cities,” King marveled after the first run. “We never imagined we’d play in places as beautiful as Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen, but this crazy dream is bringing us all together everywhere.”

With no tickets available by the time King took the stage, King's 90-minute set included 17 songs spanning his catalog, encompassing current country radio single "I Could Be That Rain" off his sophomore album Into The Neon, released in January; reflective "Mirror, Mirror" off his self-titled 2018 project; and two-stepping, viral fan-favorite "You In A Honky Tonk" off his major-label debut Shot Glass.

King's international trek spans 10 shows, with remaining headlining stops in Cologne, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; London, UK and more. King will conclude his international tour with a set at The British Country Music Festival in Blackpool, UK on Aug. 31. Limited tickets remain at RandallKingMusic.com.

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 Metal Injection Festival ONE MONTH AWAY; Ft. JINJER, CONVERGE, GOD FORBID, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, HANABIE + More!

August 22, 2024

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The Metal Injection Festival is only one month away! In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Metal Injection, the event will be hitting the streets of the website's origins in New York at Brooklyn Monarch & Meadows on September 21 & 22. Join us for the ultimate party as single day tickets and weekend passes can be found HERE.

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

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

The full lineup is as follows:

Saturday, September 21:

Jinjer

God Forbid (NY Reunion)

Hanabie

Revocation

Born of Osiris

Gost

Pallid Veil (Commissioned World Debut)

Wretched

Carbomb

Johnny Booth

Uncured

Jesus Wept (First NY show ever)

Hue (First NY show ever)

Vermin Dog

Hath

Cognitive

Fellahin Fall

Sunday, September 22:

Converge

3IOB (East Coast Reunion)

Cave In (Special Acoustic Set)

Rivers of Nihil

Oceans Of Slumber

Goatwhore

Body Box

The Phantom Eye

Vitriol

Necrofier

Lamacchia

Del Judas

Genocide Pact

Shock Withdrawal

The festival will also include lots of surprises, giveaways, vendors and more across the weekend.

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

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

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

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

"I can’t wait to see y’all there!”

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

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SEPTICFLESH | ANNOUNCE 'INFERNUS SINFONICA II' LIVE AT PEPSI CENTER WTC ON FEBRUARY 8, 2025!

August 22, 2024

In a few short weeks, Symphonic Death Metallers SEPTICFLESH will perform at a very special experience. On September 28th, the band will bring their symphonic metal to the world-famous Acropolis of Athens and will be joined by the Athens State Orchestra with conductor Koen Schoots.

Today, the band is excited to announce they are bringing this special experience 'Infernus Sinfonica II' to Mexico. On February 8th, SEPTICFLESH will bring their symphonic metal concert at the Pepsi Center WTC. They will be joined by Mex Pops Orquesta & Coro and the Ninos y Jovenes Cantores Fam Unam with conductor Caesar Uriel Hernandez.

SEPTICFLESH comments, "Mexico, the time has come once again for the gathering of symphonies, the full orchestral experience returns, this time at the Pepsi Center, behold the Infernus Sinfonica II."

Purchase your tickets for the show at Pepsi Center WTC which will include over 100 musicians on stage at: https://www.ticketmaster.com.mx/septicflesh-sinfonico-ii-mexico-08-02-2025/event/140060EFE7A31B09

Following the performance at the Acropolis of Athens on September 28th, SEPTICFLESH will embark on an epic journey across Europe with the MODERN PRIMITIVE TOUR 2024! Joining them as special guests are none other than the formidable EQUILIBRIUM, SCAR OF THE SUN, and OCEANS.

From October 3rd to November 2nd, catch SEPTICFLESH, EQUILIBRIUM, SCAR OF THE SUN, and OCEANS 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!

03.10. DE Hamburg - Gruenspan
04.10. BE Kortrijk – DVG Club
05.10. NL Drachten - Iduna
06.10. NL Hengelo - Metropool
08.10. FR Nilvange – Le Guelard Plus
09.10. DE Bochum - Matrix
10.10. FR Paris – Le Trabendo
11.10. FR La Roche-sur-Yon – Quai Metal
12.10. FR Vannes – L'Echonova
13.10. FR Toulouse – Le Metronum
15.10. PT Porto – Hard Club
16.10. PT Lisbon – Lisboa ao Vivo
17.10. ES Madrid - Nazca
18.10. ES Barcelona - Salamandra
19.10. FR Lyon – La Rayonne
20.10. CH Aarau - Kiff
22.10. IT Milano – Legend Club
23.10. HR Zagreb - Boogaloo
24.10. HU Budapest – Analog Music Hall
25.10. AT Vienna – Simm City
26.10. PL Wroclaw - Transformator
27.10. DE Nuremberg - Hirsch
28.10. DE Hanover - MusikZentrum
29.10. DE Heidelberg - Halle02
30.10. DE Munich - Backstage
31.10. CZ Zlin – Masters Of Rock Café
01.11. DE Leipzig - Hellraiser
02.11. DE Berlin – Orwo Haus

Stay tuned for updates and announcements as SEPTICFLESH, EQUILIBRIUM, SCAR OF THE SUN and OCEANS prepare to unleash their sonic onslaught upon Europe. This is one tour you won't want to miss! Rock on, metalheads!

Formed as “Septic Flesh” in Greece in the early '90s, SEPTICFLESH has carved an indelible mark on the metal scene. With a rich history spanning decades, the band has continuously evolved their sound, incorporating symphonic elements to create a truly unique sonic experience. From their debut EP Temple of The Lost Race to their latest masterpiece SEPTICFLESH has captivated audiences with their dynamic compositions and haunting melodies. With each album, they push the boundaries of symphonic metal, weaving together intricate orchestrations with crushing riffs and powerful vocals. Don't miss your chance to witness their monumental live performances, where the thunderous sound of SEPTICFLESH will engulf you in a whirlwind of emotion and intensity.

SEPTICFLESH is:
Seth Siro Anton | Vocals, Bass
Christos Antoniou | Guitar, Orchestra
Sotiris Anunnaki V | Clean Vocals, Guitar, 12 String Guitar
Psychon | Guitar
Kerim 'Krimh' Lechner | Drums

Pop Evil Announce Fall 2024 Headline Tour Plans

August 20, 2024

Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL recently returned with the utterly scorching new single "What Remains." It serves as the dawn of a new era for Pop Evil, which the band promises will be its most sonically heavy. The song was No. 1 Most Added with 55 stations and just debuted at 33 on the active rock radio charts, and is climbing.

Watch the lyric video for the song, which was produced by Wage War's Cody Quistad, below.

Today, the band announces its Fall 2024 tour plans. The band will embark on "The Animal Instinct Tour," which is a co-headline run with Bad Wolves. Sierra Pilot and Oni will serve as support. The trek kicks off October 30 in Jacksonville, North Carolina and runs through November 30 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Additional Pop Evil shows are also on deck. All tour dates are below. Get tickets here.

"We are stoked to announce 'The Animal Instinct Tour' with our friends in Bad Wolves," says Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty. "This tour will be full of high energy and radio hits from start to finish. We can't wait to see you all out there!"

"It's difficult to express how excited I am to get back on the road again with the boys," says Bad Wolves guitarist Doc Coyle. "Co-headlining with a powerhouse like Pop Evil will be a real treat for fans of both bands and will keep us on our toes to bring our A-game every night. It's a true honor to share the stage with them, Sierra Pilot, and ONI. Bad Wolves will be performing an eclectic set including songs from Die About It that we haven't played yet, and I'm sure some surprises. The band is firing on all cylinders right now, and this will be a hell of a way to close out 2024. LFG, Wolfpack!!!"

About the new single, Kakaty stated, "Over the years, I've been faced with torment; departures, failures, and uphill climbs. It takes a reckoning to strip us to our core and confront our true selves. What endures beyond these trials is who you are, your essence. That is what remains. On our upcoming album, we have dared ourselves to make the most lyrically raw and sonically heavy album of our career. 'What Remains' sets the tone of what is to come."

Kakaty also confirmed the new lineup, saying, "We are also proud to officially announce the newest member of the Pop Evil lineup — Blake Allison." Allison is replacing departed member Hayley Cramer on drums, joining Kakaty and fellow bandmates, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, and bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser.

POP EVIL ON TOUR:
ONE-OFF:
8/30 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma
9/13 — Hutchinson, KS — Kansas State Fair

THE ANIMAL INSTINCT TOUR:
10/30 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans*
10/31 — Spartanburg, SC — The Hall*
11/1 — Orlando, FL — Addition Financial Arena — WJRR Halloweenie Roast**
11/2 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits (Acoustic Show)***
11/3 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar*
11/6 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogarts
11/7 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian
11/8 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre
11/9 — Albany, NY — Empire
11/10 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
11/12 — Cleveland, OH — TempleLive
11/13 — Indianapolis, IN — Vogue
11/14 — St Louis, MO — Red Flag
11/15 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
11/16 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen
11/17 — Tuscaloosa, AL — Druid City
11/19 — Fort Smith, AR — TempleLive
11/20 — Wichita, KS — TempleLive
11/22 — Springfield, MO — Gillioz
11/23 — Milwaukee, WI — Rave II
11/24 — Omaha, NE — Admiral
11/26 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
11/27 — Ft Wayne, IN — Piere's
11/29 — Columbus, OH — The Bluestone
11/30 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
*No Bad Wolves
**Supporting Wage War
***Pop Evil Only

Pop Evil's 2018 self-titled set included the No.1 hit and newly certified Gold single "Waking Lions" and two other Top 10 hits. 2020's Versatile, meanwhile, scored two No.1 rock songs: "Breathe Again" and "Survivor." In 2023, the band released its seventh studio album Skeletons, which spawned their eighth and ninth No.1 singles: "Eye of the Storm" and "Skeletons."

ABOUT MNRK MUSIC GROUP:

MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists plus distributing premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. Its catalog across divisions consists of 65,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits.

Diamante Announces Signing With Sumerian Records + Releases New Single "All For The Glory" and Official Music Video

August 20, 2024

Diamante fans, rejoice! Today, the charismatic chanteuse announced her signing with Sumerian Records. In celebration of the news, she's released her new single "All For The Glory" and the Lucha Libre-inspired accompanying music video. Speaking about today's news, Diamante shares:

“'All For The Glory' is an anthem about never giving up, and it was created as a reminder to myself to keep pushing full-steam ahead, despite all the setbacks, obstacles, and non-believers. It’s about the scale of my ambition, and the personal sacrifice that comes along with having that level of drive and resilience.“

Sumerian Records founder and CEO Ash Avildsen commented:

"Diamante’s vocal ability, charisma and attitude are what labels dream of discovering. She has reinvented herself and found her voice. Now it’s time for Sumerian to make sure everyone hears it.”

Stream "All For The Glory" here and watch the official music video below.

Be sure to catch Diamante hit the stage across North America on the Death Or Glory North American Tour with Sumerian labelmates Palaye Royale, I See Stars, and Weathers. Fans will also have their chance to see her electrifying live performance on the appropriately 80s-themed Shiprocked 2025, setting sail from Miami, Florida on January 19 with stops at St. Thomas in the U.S Virgin Islands and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. For ticket information please click here, and stay tuned for more Diamante news coming soon.

Upcoming Diamante Tour Dates:

9/13 - Hutchinson, KS @ Kansas State Fair

Death Or Glory North American Tour Dates:

9/16 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency

9/18 - Portland, OR @ Crystal

9/19 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune

9/21 - Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore

9/24 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway

9/25 - Calgary, AB @ Palace Theatre

9/27 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

9/28 - Denver, CO @ The Gothic Theater

9/30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater

10/1 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave - Eagles Hall

10/3 - Chicago, IL @ Metro

10/4 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

10/5 - Detroit, MI @ The Majestic

10/6 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian Theater

10/8 - Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield

10/9 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall

10/11 - Boston, MA @ Big Nite Live

10/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl

10/13 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

10/15 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

10/16 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

10/18 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

10/19 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10/21 - Dallas, TX @ Echo

10/22 - Austin, TX @ Emo’s

10/25 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile

10/27 - Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues

Shiprocked 2025:

1/19 - 1/25 - Miami, FL, St. Thomas, Half Moon Cay

About Diamante: With her iconic 80s glamour and undeniably powerful vocals, Diamante has become a beacon in today's music scene, seamlessly weaving the vibrant energy and bold aesthetics of the era while forging her own distinct identity with contemporary flair. She first turned heads with her debut album 'Coming In Hot' in 2018 soon after followed by her sophomore full-length 'American Dream'including her smash-hit reimagination of Goo Goo Dolls classic "Iris" featuring Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin), earning widespread acclaim and further propelling her into the spotlight. Diamante has toured alongside prominent acts such as Nita Strauss, Shinedown, The Pretty Reckless, Breaking Benjamin, and Three Days Grace while performing at major national festivals including Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, and Welcome To Rockville. The alt-pop powerhouse has begun a new era after signing with her new label home Sumerian Records and the release of the irresistibly catchy "1987" and most recent banger, "All For The Glory". With her empowering anthems and rebellious spirit, the sky is the limit as Diamante continues to prove she is a force to reckon with, both in the studio and on stage.

OCEANS OF SLUMBER Reimagine "The Given Dream"

August 20, 2024

The dark cinematic metal band's new single defies any and all conventions

"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)

Though revered by critics and peers, Oceans of Slumber bow to no one. For more than a decade, the Houston band have spurred prevailing trends in both the metal scene and the American South. Instead of adhering to conventional wisdom or slapping a new coat of paint on the same old ideas, they've remade the Southern Gothic in their own progressive image, casting tales of hope and despair against an ever-shifting backdrop of melodic death, doom and black metal.

While they've always been stars in their own right, Oceans of Slumber's upcoming sixth album expands the band's wide-ranging vision to the dark, cinematic heights of a Hollywood blockbuster. Where Gods Fear to Speak is in conversation with The Handmaid's Tale and Cormac McCarthy more than it is Opeth. Their new single "The Given Dream" gives hope to the future of metal by breaking the spell that's lorded over us by the powers that be.

Listen to "The Given Dream" Below.

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

Pre-order & Stream

https://orcd.co/oceansofslumberwheregodsfeartospeakalbum

"The Given Dream" awakens with a familiar sense of dread. A dark, ominous synth blares over the speakers with the creeping suspense of an IMAX movie.

To celebrate the release of Where Gods Fear to Speak, Oceans of Slumber are saddling up with their fellow Houston heavies in Necrofier for a fiery performance 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".

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

“We just hope to grow the band. We’ve had a problem with reaching the next level, but I’m hoping this record makes the difference, and people just give us a shot,” Dobber concludes. “The band is great and it’s tight, and Cammie is such a great performer. When people really get to see the real thing in front of them, which they don’t a lot of the time, it just works, intrinsically. There’s just a natural response to it. So if we can get in front of the audiences we should, then we’ll win them over and the band will grow. That’s all we want. It's a mechanism for survival at this point.”

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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'NASHVILLE Reunion Tour' Returns to Atlanta & Nashville this Fall

August 19, 2024

After a sold-out 2023 tour, stars of the iconic hit television series “NASHVILLE” are returning with shows in Atlanta and in Nashville. NASHVILLE Reunion Tour will play Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy on November 22 and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on November 23.

The NASHVILLE Reunion Tour will feature stars Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio, who will take the stage to perform classic songs from the series as well as their own original material.

“It’s rare that an actor gets to play a dream role like Scarlett for so long,” said Bowen. “Even rarer to have ‘NASHVILLE’S’ beautiful catalogue of music that we get to continue celebrating with audiences around the world. The live shows are an evolution of the series. We meet so many new fans of the tv show on the road, and they’re out there singing right along with those who’ve been with us from the start, and it’s such an honor for us. We have the best fans in the world.”

Esten added, “It’s difficult to describe the depth of feeling I have for the show ‘NASHVILLE,’ the character Deacon, and the amazing people that I got to work with those beautiful six years. That I get to join with some of them, sing these songs, and bring them to the people who made it all possible - the fans of ‘NASHVILLE’ - is a blessing I will never take for granted. I can’t wait to do it again!”

With the success of last year’s tour, cast member Jackson said, “I am so excited that the musical journey with the ‘NASHVILLE’ cast is still unfolding. We’ve been digging into the ‘NASHVILLE’ catalogue and uncovering some tunes we’ve never performed live together. I’m immensely grateful to be able to go on the road and perform these songs with my cast mates, our incredible band, and experience it all together with our amazingly dedicated fans.”

Palladio added to those comments saying, “It never ceases to amaze me the dedication and love of the ‘NASHVILLE’ fans. It’s a testament to the music that we still get to perform these songs and feel the love of the crowd after all this time. With the upcoming release of my debut album, it feels like the journey of ‘NASHVILLE’ has brought me full circle and I’m excited to be sharing my new chapter of music.”

“NASHVILLE” became a TV phenomenon when it first debuted in 2012. Set against the backdrop of Nashville’s music scene, the show followed the lives of Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, and Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott as country music superstars, up-and-coming performers and songwriters trying to get ahead in the business.

The show’s popularity grew, instantly reaching over 225 territories worldwide before its final season in 2018. Since its debut, the show has inspired 22 soundtracks, including a Christmas album, which collectively sold millions of album units and single-track downloads around the world. “NASHVILLE” was also critically lauded with multiple Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Critics Choice award nominations.

The incredible cast embodies Music City's creative spirit and will once again take the stage together to celebrate the magic of “NASHVILLE.”

Tickets for Atlanta and Nashville go on sale this Friday, August 23 at 10:00 am local time. Ticket information for both shows can be found at www.nashvillereuniontour.com.

“NASHVILLE” THE REUNION TOUR
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 // Atlanta, GA // Coca-Cola Roxy
Sat, Nov 23, 2024 // Nashville, TN // Ryman Auditorium

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CLARE BOWEN - www.bowenyoung.com
Clare Bowen used to drive cattle on horseback, in rural Australia. She is now an actor, writer, director, and one half of critically acclaimed Americana duo, BOWEN * YOUNG. Bowen is currently balancing her filming and touring schedule, with the recording of BOWEN * YOUNG’s sophomore album. A classically trained vocalist, Bowen had just finished leading the original Australian cast of the musical adaptation of “Spring Awakening” when the Academy Award winning artistic director Cate Blanchett suggested Bowen travel to the USA, where she landed the role of Scarlett O’Connor on “NASHVILLE.”

After touring her celebrated debut record in 2018, Bowen teamed up with her husband, singer / songwriter Brandon Robert Young, to create BOWEN*YOUNG. The pair released their debut album “Us” in May 2024. BOWEN * YOUNG have since opened for musical heavyweights such as Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss, Robert Plant, Mavis Staples, and Maren Morris. Clare is also a pediatric cancer survivor, a key-note speaker for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and ambassador for Teen Cancer America.

CHARLES ESTEN - www.charlesesten.com
Multi-talent Charles Esten is a global entertainer. Best known for his roles as “Ward Cameron” on the Netflix hit show “OUTER BANKS” and “Deacon Claybourne” in ABC/CMT’s “NASHVILLE.” The artist-songwriter delivered his highly anticipated independent debut album, “Love Ain’t Pretty” this year, co-writing all 14 songs with acoustic guitar credits. Garnering over 21 MILLION streams to date, Esten is a 2018 Guinness World Records title holder for the “Most consecutive weeks to release an original digital single by a music act” after delivering 54 original songs once a week for 54 straight weeks. He has made over 175 appearances at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry and performed multiple headline tours in the U.S., UK, Germany, Amsterdam, Norway and Denmark, including at famed venues like the Royal Albert Hall. In addition, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night Walk and is a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call.

JONATHAN JACKSON - www.JonathanJackson.com
Jonathan Jackson is a multi-dimensional artist: an author, musician, actor, and filmmaker. Jonathan’s life in the arts began as an actor at the age of eleven on General Hospital, where his work was honored with five EMMY Awards. After years working in feature films such as Tuck Everlasting and Insomnia, he played Avery Barkley in “NASHVILLE,” for six seasons. His works as an author include, The Harrowing of Hell and The Mystery of Art, which has been translated into Greek, Romanian and Russian. Jonathan was recently named Associate Dean and Primary Lecturer at Theoria School of Filmmaking.

In addition to the “NASHVILLE” cast tours, he is the lead singer and songwriter for the band Jonathan Jackson + Enation. His latest album is The Harrowing of Hell (Official Soundtrack). Over the course of three decades in Hollywood, his journey as an artist, performer and public speaker has taken around the world to notably the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Romania, Russia, Canada and Greece. He currently resides in Tennessee with his wife Elisa and their three children.

SAM PALLADIO – www.sampalladio.co.uk
Actor and musician, Sam Palladio, grew up in Cornwall in the southwest of England, but it was in Music City, that Sam got his musical big break playing the role of Gunnar Scott in “NASHVILLE.” Since then, Sam’s been focusing on his debut record, collaborating with acclaimed British songwriters like Ed Harcourt, Jonny Lattimer and Nick Hodgson and recording with US producers Soren Hansen (New Politics), Paul DiVincenzo (Elle King) and Dave Sardy (Noel Gallagher, Snow Patrol, Modest Mouse, The Who). Reflecting both his British roots and his new home in the States, the record is uniquely personal and will finally be revealed to the world on September 13, 2024.

Palladio has performed on many of the world's most iconic stages, ranging from the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Troubadour, Royal Albert Hall, Roundhouse, The O2 and in 2018 he opened for one of his favorite bands, Biffy Clyro, on their European tour.

Kenny Chesney Hits New Record @ MetLife; 2+Hours, No Shoes Nation + Lots of Love

August 19, 2024

Never mind the rain. Kenny Chesney came to MetLife to play, and play hard. The home of the NY Giants and Jets was packed to a level that blew out Chesney’s previous best of 59,999 in 2022 by over a thousand tickets. But even more than the numbers, it was the heart, the hoist and the heft of No Shoes Nation who cranked into a raving a cappella chorus of “American Kids,” swayed side-to-side and raised their lights into the sky to tour rarity “Knowing You” and got swept up in a particularly sultry “Somewhere With You.”

“We could tell even before we walked out onstage, MetLife was ready for this show,” Chesney raved after the show. “No Shoes Nation always shows up hard when we play New York, but this crowd, even before they could see us, they made sure we felt all that passion. It was incredible – and then when we walked out, it didn’t let up, not even in the ballads.”

For Chesney, making his eighth appearance at MetLife, it’s been a summer of breaking personal records across the country. Whether selling SRO tickets in Tampa, moving the stage all the way back in several cities, or figuring out how to create less obstructed views, the songwriter-superstar from East Tennessee has been committed to having No Shoes Nation in the house.

“I never take the faces, or the songs for granted,” the man the Wall Street Journal called “The King of the Road” explained. “For lots of people these songs are their life, and I want to give that every bit of who I am. It’s an honor to mark someone’s moments and memories; you can tell by the way they sing, how intensely they feel what you’re doing.”

It was also a celebration of the spirit of friendship. Beyond revisiting his 6-week No. 1 “When The Sun Goes Down” with Uncle Kracker, as well as sharing Kracker’s redux of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away,” he had Megan Moroney bounce onstage for a spirited “All The Pretty Girls” and a funky, extended “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” But it was during the encore of “Don’t Happen Twice,” that one of the two little girls who came onstage to receive a football helmet reached onto her wrist – and handed the 8-time Entertainer of the Year her bracelet.

“There’s no amount of money that’s more precious than that,” he said of the gesture. “You could feel all that love. It was all that love that had pouring over us all night long. To be on that stage, singing these songs for No Shoes Nation in a place like MetLife? What could be more perfect?”

Whether the life-affirming “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” the surging lookback of “Young” and “I Go Back’ or the wistful encore “Anything But Mine,” No Shoes Nation was in the zone – moving in stereo with the sweat-soaked musician who never stopped. With over 200 stadium shows to date, he’s not only growing No Shoes Nation, he’s the only country artist in the MetLife/Meadowlands Top 10, as well as being the #2 ticket-seller at MetLife.

Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour, including next weekend’s unprecedented three nights at Gillette Stadium is presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum. Celebrating new friends and old, memories in the making and songs that have defined coming of age across the heartland this century, it’s been one crazy, awesome summer.

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

Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour Remaining Dates
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
Aug. 23           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass. ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium

Corey Kent Teams with Lauren Alaina for Latest Release "Now or Never"

August 19, 2024

Sony Music Nashville artist Corey Kent has spent more than 15 years cutting his own path through a tangled wilderness of stumbles and setbacks … and never once come close to waving a white flag. The result…he is about to release his sophomore album, Black Bandana, Sept. 6, 2024 and will kick off his headlining Black Bandana Tour on Sept. 21. The platinum-selling Kent has given fans another taste of the upcoming project today with the release of “Now or Never” featuring Lauren Alaina. Listen to “ Now or Never” Below and pre-save Black Bandana HERE.

"'Now or Never' is a song about drawing a line in the sand for yourself,” shared Kent. “It’s about loving somebody but refusing to let them continue to hurt you by taking a stand and asking your partner to make up their mind... 'You either love me or you don’t.’"

“I am so excited to be a part of this song with Corey,” said Alaina. “I think the message is super powerful. It’s okay to love someone and take a stand for yourself when needed. I am honored Corey asked me to be a part of it. I can’t wait to see where the song takes us.”

Written by Sam Ellis, Ryan Hurd and Geoff Warburton and produced by Chris Farren, “Now or Never” finds Kent channeling the ’80s-rock anthems that helped give his childhood a soundtrack turning it into an orchestral-rock power ballad... and a duet of epic emotional proportions. Featuring the crystalline vocal counterpoint of Lauren Alaina, a pair of lovers resolve to give their volatile connection a final ultimatum –make it work now, or break it off entirely.

A Bixby, Oklahoma native now based in Dallas, the proud husband and father has become a decorated artist on the rise, growing from humble heartland roots into a Platinum certified Number One hit maker with 940 million career streams, and a black bandana on his neck. But today, that Black Bandana is more than an accessory – and not just the name of his sophomore major-label album. It’s his rally cry.

“It started from riding motorcycles and wanting something over your face so you didn’t swallow a bug,” the singer-songwriter says. “But then it turned into a staple I wear on stage, and then a symbol of the path through my career, and life. Through all the ups and downs, the one constant thing was this relentless hope – this relentless pursuit of believing that if I don’t give up, I can get where I’m going.”

With a self-built story that has seen success and disaster, keeping that belief wasn’t always easy – but it’s been paying off. Rising from the vibrant Red Dirt country scene as the embodiment of authenticity, Kent set his sights on Nashville as a teen, bringing his self-penned catalog of country-rock anthems with him. But after the pandemic coincided with the loss of his first publishing deal, Kent was forced to move to Texas and get a job on a paving crew to pay the bills, yet he stubbornly refused to call music quits. Honky-tonks and dancehalls on both sides of the Red River became his stomping ground, and slowly but surely, the black bandana spirit grew.

Fast forward a few years and the hit single “Wild As Her” proved he was right all along. An untamed tribute to a free-spirited stunner, the track re-invigorated Kent’s career as a Platinum-certified No. 1 at country radio, and the lead single off his major label album debut, Blacktop. And while momentum kept building, with Kent hitting the road alongside Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum and more, the mainstream moved to claim they knew it all along. Next-big-thing accolades came in from CMT, Opry Next Stage and more, but even as Kent became the most played new artist on country radio for all of 2023, he kept the underdog, who-cares-about-conventional-wisdom mentality. And so did his fans.

For Kent, the point was that his fans have the same independent spirit he does, and he took that lesson into his next chapter. Settled into his ranch in Texas and intent on being fully present as husband and father, while also achieving his dreams, his second album is all about finding balance, keeping clear eyes on what’s important – and waving that Black Bandana for all to see.

Co-writing six of Black Bandana’s 10 songs, what Kent ultimately wanted was to mix themes of integrity, resilience and family with a sonic setting befitting the mission. Finding the midway point between cinematic electric guitars and heart-pounding drums meet a warm, gravel-road rasp, as Kent brings classic rock into the present tense.

“We all face our own demons. We all face our own setbacks, and I hope this record serves as encouragement,” he says. “It would be really easy to lean on the past and go ‘Look at what I’ve done,’ but I’m still excited about the records I’ve yet to create. I’m excited about the shows I haven’t played yet. I’m excited about unlocking new levels of my craft, and writing more songs that people connect with deeply. …I still live for those moments.”

Kent is also connecting with friends on the road in his new podcast “Bus Call.” The podcast finds Kent chatting with everyone from country music star Bailey Zimmerman to 2023 Doak Walker Award winner, OSU Running Back Ollie Gordon. The Texas Troubadour and his guests share laughs, inspirational moments and talk through the ups and downs of both business and personal life. Listen to the first two episodes of season one now and stay tuned for a new episode each month.

The Oklahoma native will be joined by Braxton Keith, Kaitlin Butts, Max McNown, Karley Scott Collins and Lauren Watkins on select dates for his headlining, international Black Bandana Tour, which kick-offs in Paso Robles California on Sept. 21. The road warrior will trek across both the U.S. and U.K. with stops in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Dublin, London and more into early 2025. Tickets are on sale now. Purchase at coreykentofficial.com.

Black Bandana Tour Dates:
+9/21/24 Paso Robles, CA BarrelHouse Brewing Co. - Brewery and Beer Gardens
*9/22/24 Long Beach, CA Boots In The Park
^9/26/24 Reedley, CA The Wakehouse
^9/27/24 Bakersfield, CA Buck Owens Crystal Palace
*9/28/24 Tempe, AZ Boots In The Park
<10/3/24 Hays, KS Fox Theatre
10/4/24 Durant, OK Choctaw Grand Theater (with Pat Green)
*10/5/24 Burkburnett, TX Friendship Festival
#10/10/24 Little Rock, AR Little Rock Hall
*10/11/24 Bellville, TX Austin County Fair
#10/12/24 Terrell, TX Silver Saloon
-10/16/24 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre
-10/17/24 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
-10/18/24 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun – Wolf Den
-10/19/24 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
<10/24/24 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
<10/25/24 West Lafayette, IN Neon Cactus
<10/26/24 Rootstown, OH Dusty Armadillo
^11/1/24 Milwaukee, WI The Rave II
#11/8/24 Wichita, KS The Cotillion Ballroom
#11/9/24 Stillwater, OK Tumbleweed Dance Hall
-11/21/24 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
-11/22/24 Charlotte, NC Coyote Joe’s
-11/23/24 North Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues

International Dates
2/1/25 Dublin, IE The Academy (Green Room)
2/2/25 Belfast, NI The Limelight 1
2/4/25 Glasgow, UK SWG3 TV Studio
2/7/25 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy 2
2/8/25 Birmingham, UK O2 Academy 2
2/9/25 Bristol, UK The Trinity Centre
2/11/25 London, UK Electric Ballroom

*Previously Announce Fair and Festival Dates
^Braxton Keith
< Kaitlin Butts
-Max McNown
+Karley Scott Collins
#Lauren Watkins

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ABOUT LAUREN ALAINA
Grand Ole Opry member and Big Loud Records powerhouse Lauren Alaina is unlocking a new era with her debut EP on the label out now. The six-song set fittingly titled Unlocked reintroduces the multi-faceted star, stripping back every layer and allowing fans to know her more than ever before. Alaina has earned three chart-topping hits: RIAA Platinum-certified “Road Less Traveled,” 8x Platinum “What Ifs” with her childhood friend Kane Brown, and 3x Platinum “ONE BEER” with labelmate HARDY + Devin Dawson. The Georgia-born force, who American Songwriter notes is “on a seemingly limitless upward trajectory,” has shared the stage with Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, and more. She’s headlined two raved-about tours, the sold-out That Girl Was Me Tour and bar-raising On Top Of The World Tour Presented by Maurices. The gold-medal vocalist has performed on some of the highest-profile stages in the world including PBS’ A Capitol Fourth, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, CBS’ Beyond The Edge, ABC’s The Bachelorette, TODAY, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC's CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, Nickelodeon's All That, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime performance, MLB's World Series national anthem performance, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and more.

Brantley Gilbert Releases "Dirty Money" ft. Justin Moore from Highly Anticipated 'Tattoos'

August 19, 2024

ith his seventh studio album arriving on September 13 via The Valory Music Co., multi-Platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert releases the final preview of Tattoos with “Dirty Money” featuring Justin Moore, an industrial-strength anthem and a true blue-collar banger in tribute to the clean conscious that comes from a lifetime of sweat equity. Listen to “Dirty Money” below and pre-save/pre-order Tattoos HERE.

Written by Gilbert with Josh Phillips, “Dirty Money” opens the project with a thunderclap of self-sufficient pride and wastes no time bringing the Georgia native’s world into focus, breaking through a peaceful calm with pounding drums, mile-deep distortion and Gilbert’s smoke-and-soul vocal:

Working with primary co-producer Brock Berryhill, Tattoos matches Gilbert’s ink in both striking design and depth of meaning. Through flowing curves and jagged lines, shadow and light look back on a life of blue-collar pride and full-throttle rebellion – along with addictive love, abiding faith and blessings beyond what any of us deserve.

The result is an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. But this time, he was careful to put an emphasis on his early days, both in sound and substance. Focusing on real instruments over synthetic effects, molten hot power chords and solos which rip the fabric of space and time pair with thundering drums and Gilbert’s diesel-powered vocal, more dynamic here than it has been in years – and put to use in a variety of big-picture, small-town settings.

In celebration of his new album Tattoos, Gilbert will headline Brantley Gilbert’s World’s Largest Album Release Party on Broadway in downtown Nashville on Friday, September 13. The free multi-artist concert is part of FREEDOM FRIDAY events kicking off the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix weekend (September 13-15). Presented by 1st Phorm Energy, with additional partnership from Rousch, Polaris, and Modern Buggy, the 4th annual FREEDOM FRIDAY concert honors members of the Military, Police, Fire, First Responders and Frontline Heroes. The 160th Special Ops Aviation Regiment will perform a helicopter aerial demonstration and a pre-concert flyover by the 101st Airborne Division.

“Dirty Money” featuring Justin Moore follows the release of “Me And My House” featuring Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, a hand-over-heart declaration of purpose and a defiant tip of the hat to the independent country rap world Gilbert has always admired, as each collaborator wrote and performed their own verses. Watch the official music video HERE.

As lead single “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke climbs the charts at country radio after being most added upon its debut, Gilbert’s headlining Off The Rails Tour continues August 30 in Kettering, Ohio, with stops in Duluth, Minn., Council Bluffs, Iowa and Goddard, Kan. through the fall. For additional dates and tickets, visit BrantleyGilbert.com.

Off The Rails Tour Dates

Aug. 30           Fraze Pavilion // Kettering, OH
Aug. 31           Walworth County Fair // Elkhorn, WI*
Sept. 1             Canfield Fair // Canfield, OH*
Sept. 13           Brantley Gilbert’s World’s Largest Album Release Party // Nashville, TN
Sept. 19           Mountain Health Network Arena // Huntington, WV
Sept. 20           Santander Arena // Reading, PA
Sept. 21           DCU Center // Worcester, MA
Sept. 26           LJVM Coliseum // Winston-Salem, NC
Sept. 27           The Corbin Arena // Corbin, KY
Sept. 28           Florence Center // Florence, SC
Oct. 3              Knoxville Civic Coliseum // Knoxville, TN
Oct. 4              First National Bank Arena // Jonesboro, AR
Oct. 5              Ozarks Amphitheater // Camdenton, MO
Oct. 10            Raising Cane’s River Center Arena // Baton Rouge, LA
Oct. 11            Cadence Bank Arena // Tupelo, MS
Oct. 12            The Sounds Amphitheater // Gautier, MS
Oct. 17            Enmarket Arena // Savannah, GA
Oct. 18            McKenzie Arena // Chattanooga, TN
Oct. 19            Atrium Health Amphitheater // Macon, GA

*Festival Date

About Brantley Gilbert
As one of the godfathers of country’s modern rock-and-rap edge, multi-Platinum The Valory Music Co. trailblazer Brantley Gilbert knows life has a way of leaving a mark. With his seventh studio album, Tattoos, set for release September 13, the Georgia native chooses to embrace it – inspired by the idea that his tattoos tell a story, just like his songs. And just like his songs, he’ll never hide the truth they reveal. An era-defining artist forever bonded to his fans, Gilbert’s been mining the timeless values of hard-working dedication, high-octane thrills and humble faith since his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, creating a chart-topping grit-and-grace fusion which helped set the stage for today’s genre-blending format. With his dedicated BG Nation behind him, the fiery performer-songwriter has racked up more than 8.3 BILLION career streams, boasting back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1 hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. His world-class pen helped create a watershed hit with Jason Aldean’s 4x Platinum country-rap game changer, “Dirt Road Anthem.” And possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson and Toby Keith to Kenny Chesney, Nickelback and more. Tattoos further cements his legacy – 10 cowritten, co-produced tracks with an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert’s diesel-powered smoke-and-soul vocal delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. Tracks like full-throttle “Off the Rails” and intoxicating chart-climbing single “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke lead a set packed with guest appearances from Gary LeVox, Justin Moore and Off The Rails tour mates Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, as the superstar headlines across the U.S. through October 2024. For more information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com or follow on Instagram, TikTok and X @BrantleyGilbert and Facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.

Movements Announce Deluxe Edition of "RUCKUS!"

August 19, 2024

Southern California post-hardcore band MOVEMENTS — Patrick Miranda, vocals; Ira George, guitar; Spencer York, drums; and Austin Cressey, bass — are proud to announce the deluxe edition of their 2023-released album RUCKUS!

But this is no ordinary deluxe edition. It's packed with extras that fans will be eager to get their hands on.

Movements look to enhance RUCKUS! by remixing the entire album with six different remixers/producers for RUCKUS! (The Remixes).

On November 1, the digital-only RUCKUS! (The Remixes) will drop, with 11 remixes of the 10 original album tracks.

The single "Lead Pipe" will have two remixes.

On December 13, the vinyl version of RUCKUS! (Deluxe Edition) will feature the full original album, along with the new song "Afraid to Die" and the 11 remixes. It will include "Lead Pipe (Live at Studio 4)" on Flexi.

Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared "Lead Pipe (Fantasy Camp Remix)" and "Killing Time (Fantasy Camp Remix)." Listen below.

Both feature ethereal and dreamy versions of the original singles to put you deep in your feels.

Movements will be back on the road in the U.S. this September. They have several key festivals on deck, including When We Were Young. All upcoming dates are below!

MOVEMENTS ON TOUR:
WITH TURNOVER + QUEEN OF JEANS:
9/4 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live
9/6 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre
9/7 — Cincinnati, OH —Ohio Is For Lovers*
9/9 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
9/10 — Bethlehem, PA — MusicFest Café
9/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
9/13 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
9/14 — Ottawa, ON — Bronson Centre
9/15 — London, ON — London Music Hall
9/17 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere's
9/19 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection
9/20 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
9/21 — Minneapolis, MN — Myth Live
9/23 — Winnipeg, MB — Park Theatre
9/25 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
9/26 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre
9/28 — Vancouver, BC — Pearl
9/29 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
10/12 — Austin, TX — Austin City Limits Festival*
10/19 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Festival*
10/20 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Festival*
*FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

ABOUT MOVEMENTS:
It's been a whirlwind few years for Movements as evidenced by the fact that band's 2020 album No Good Left to Give debuted at #3 on the Alternative chart and their streams have doubled since then with 300 million total streams in the U.S. alone. However, despite their success, the Southern Californian act have constantly reinvented themselves since forming in 2015 and the band's third full-length RUCKUS! sees the post-hardcore quartet taking their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip (Circa Survive, Code Orange), the album fuses post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of pop songcraft to create an album that defies scene conventions in favor of something wholly unique. In order to accomplish this, the band made three extended trips to Yip's Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to write and record the collection of songs that would end up as RUCKUS! "I truly don't believe that it could have been a more streamlined process and I don't think we've ever written music that's as good as what we put together for this record," Miranda explains. RUCKUS! sees the band integrating decidedly different influences such as Gorillaz and Strokes into their sound to challenge people's preconceptions.

Koe Wetzel Makes Late Night Debut: “High Road” on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

August 16, 2024

Rolling Stone notes, “there’s an undeniable thrill” that comes with grunge-infused country rocker Koe Wetzel’s music, and with his first-ever single at Country radio, “High Road” featuring Jessie Murph already Top 40 on Billboard charts in just six weeks and two People’s Choice Country Award noms, his presence with new album 9 Lives is undeniable. After 8 years of building his touring base, the “ain't startin' my day until 2 a.m.-er” made his debut on late night, naturally.

Wetzel and Murph joined forces to perform “High Road” in the iconic Ed Sullivan Theater on last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS/Paramount+. Watch the full performance below.

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

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

Additional Shows:
Aug. 17            Wichita, Kan.  ||  Bulls, Bands and Barrels
Sept. 14            Prior, Okla.  ||  Born & Raised
Sept. 19            Louisville, Ky.  ||  Bourbon & Beyond

Photo Credit: Scott Kowalchyk Photography

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down: The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. His 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no- holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” and the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has 2.8 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” In 2023 alone, he sold more than 275,000 tickets, and appeared for a third time on POLLSTAR’s Top Worldwide Tours. Wetzel has played prominent festival sets this summer and opened for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour in Texas, while also headlining his own Damn Near Normal World Tour, currently underway. His new album, 9 Lives (Columbia), is available everywhere now as lead single “High Road” with Jessie Murph arrives as his debut Country radio single while also climbing both the Hot AC and Top 40 charts.