Martin Scorsese to Direct Capture of Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson Concert Event for Future Film Release
Blackbird Presents and Live Nation announce that iconic Academy Award-winning Director Martin Scorsese will direct the capture of Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration Of Robbie Robertson concert event for a future film release.
Notably, Scorsese directed “The Last Waltz” about Robbie and The Band's 1976 farewell concert, recognized as one of the greatest concert films ever made and in 2019 was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the US National Film Registry for its cultural significance. Thereafter, Scorsese and Robbie formed a lifelong bond with Robbie collaborating as a composer, music supervisor and music producer on numerous acclaimed Scorsese films including “Raging Bull,” “The King of Comedy,” “The Color of Money,” “Casino,” “Gangs of New York,” “The Departed,” “Shutter Island,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Silence,” “The Irishman” and most recently “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which was particularly meaningful to Robbie given his indigenous roots and for which he earned a posthumous Oscar nomination.
The all-star house band has also been announced for Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration Of Robbie Robertson, featuring Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Don Was, John Medeski, Dave Malone, Terence Higgins, Cyril Neville, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns. The house band joins the incredible lineup of performing artists previously announced including Trey Anastasio, Eric Church, Eric Clapton, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Jim James, Daniel Lanois, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Margo Price, Robert Randolph, Nathaniel Rateliff, Allison Russell, Mavis Staples, Bobby Weir, and Lucinda Williams.
Final tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime concert event on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Kia Forum have been released and are now available at http://ticketmaster.com.
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson promises to be a night of electrifying performances featuring superstar artists performing a diverse range of Robbie's most beloved songs, from his iconic solo work to classic tracks from The Band. This not-to-be-missed concert event takes place at the Forum 50 years after this iconic venue served as the final stop on the famed tour of Bob Dylan and The Band, which marked Dylan’s return to touring after an eight-year hiatus and became known as one of the largest and highest-profile tours of the era (with the live performances featuring a number of Robbie’s hit songs documented in the critically acclaimed record release “Before the Flood”).
Executive Producers of Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson are Martin Scorsese, Jared Levine, and Keith Wortman. Live Nation shall serve as the event promoter. A portion of the proceeds from the concert event shall be donated to The Woodland Cultural Centre that funds and operates a range of arts, history, and education programs on the Sixth Nations Reserve in Canada.
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Immediately following Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson, the All-Star Band hits the road for the must-see tour of the fall. Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24 features a star-studded lineup led by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Don Was, John Medeski, Dave Malone, Terence Higgins, Cyril Neville, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn arrangements of Allen Toussaint). Additionally, Lukas Nelson will be joining the tour for three special shows in Colorado. multi-city tour kicks off at the Warfield in San Francisco, CA, on October 19 and continues through November 16, 2024, making stops at historic venues throughout the U.S. and Canada.
For complete tour details, please visit: http://thelastwaltztour.live.
About Blackbird Presents
Blackbird Presents is the premier independent creator and producer of large scale concerts, tours, festivals and premium music-driven filmed entertainment. Blackbird’s projects feature the biggest music stars in the world produced for a portfolio of world-class studio, network, streaming, and promoter partners.
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About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com
GIRLSCHOOL Kicks Off West Coast Headliner, Final North American Tour
The longest tenured all-female rock band and NWOBHM legends GIRLSCHOOL will be embarking on the last leg of their final North American tour starting today, October 16, until drawing the final curtain on November 5.
GIRLSCHOOL comments, "We are excited to announce the second and final leg of our "Farewell North America" tour (with Alcatrazz and Lillian Axe). Please come and see us for what will be our final ever North American tour dates. Cheers you lot!"
The trek will see rotating direct support from LILLIAN AXE and ALCATRAZZ.The itinerary can be found below while tickets are now on sale and can be found HERE.
The band is supporting their recent full-length, 'WTFortyfive?,' which was released on July 28 of this year by Silver Lining Music. The record is now available on all streaming services and can be ordered HERE.
GIRLSCHOOL North American Dates (w/ Lillian Axe + Alcatrazz):
10/16: Dallas, TX @ Tulips
10/17: Austin, TX @ Lost Well
10/18: Austin, TX @ Lost Well
10/20: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
10/22: Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
10/24: Portland, OR @ Dante's
10/25: Seattle, WA @ Substation
10/27: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
10/29: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
11/01: Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High
11/03: Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's
11/04: Las Vegas, NV @ Sinwave
10/30: Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco
11/05: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Girlschool originated in the UK during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Scene in 1978 and is frequently associated with contemporaries and friends Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band, still active and rocking hard after more than 40 years.
Girlschool enjoyed strong media exposure and commercial success in the U.K. in the early 1980s with three albums of 'punk-tinged metal' and a few singles.
In the 1990s and 2000s, they concentrated their efforts on live shows and tours, reducing considerably the production of studio albums. During their long career Girlschool toured all over the world, performing at many of the biggest rock and metal festivals as well as co-headlining with or supporting some of the most important hard rock and heavy metal bands in the genre.
They maintain a worldwide cult following and are considered an inspiration for many succeeding female rock musicians, such as The Donnas.
Original members Kim McAuliffe, Denise (Drench) Dufort are still in the band to this day, original member lead guitarist /vocalist/songwriter Kelly Johnson died of cancer in 2007 and was replaced by lead guitarist/songwriter Jackie (Jax) Chambers in 1999.
On July 28, 2023 at FORTY-FIVE years young, the British hard rock royalty came out swinging with their 14th studio album 'WTFortyfive?,' an outstanding and deliciously dirty declaration that age is a number that shows how much real raw attitude you have when it really counts. Kim, Denise, Jackie and Tracey leave the grit under their finger nails and the scuzz on their crusty leather boots as they riff and stomp their way through 12 statements of intent showing major attitude, some great melodies, and a consistent crunch to every guitar.
Lineup:
Kim McAuliffe: rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals
Denise Dufort: drums Olivia Airey: bass
Jackie Chambers: lead guitar, backing vocals
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"Concert for Carolina" Adds Veeps Livestream; The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice & Parmalee Join Lineup
Due to overwhelming demand, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor have partnered with Veeps to livestream “Concert for Carolina” on Saturday, October 26. The livestream was added to ensure that all fans would be able to see the show after tickets immediately sold-out this past Thursday. The stream will provide an additional opportunity to raise as much money as possible for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Link to livestream HERE.
The livestream will be available worldwide with free access for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, as “Concert for Carolina” and Veeps have used geotargeting to ensure that those in the affected areas will not be charged. For those not directly impacted, the livestream will cost $24.99 with an option for additional donations available. All proceeds from the stream will go to the same organizations that Combs and Church selected for ticket sales to benefit: Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Eblen Charities and the organizations supported by Chief Cares.
As noted above, North Carolina natives The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice and Parmalee have all now joined the line-up.
Presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, “Concert for Carolina” will take place at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium and also feature performances from Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban and Bailey Zimmerman. The event will be hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley. Full details can be found at www.concertforcarolina.com.
“Concert for Carolina” is made possible due to the support and generosity of David and Nicole Tepper and Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Explore Asheville, Biltmore Estate, T-Mobile, Jack Daniel’s, Whataburger, Miller Lite, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Belk, Lowe’s, Atrium Health, Tractor Supply Company, Bank of America, American Airlines, Food Lion, Duke’s Mayo, GE Aerospace, Harris Teeter, Pinnacle Financial Partners, United Healthcare, Bud Light, Preferred Parking and Gildan.
Born outside of Charlotte and raised in Asheville, Combs is a proud North Carolinian. Growing up singing at school, it wasn’t until he attended Boone’s Appalachian State University that Combs first performed his own songs at a beloved local bar, leading him to his now historic country music career. Since moving to Nashville in 2014, Combs continually returns to North Carolina for landmark moments including his first-ever headline stadium show at Appalachian State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium in 2021 as well as sold-out, back-to-back nights at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium last summer.
Church, a native of Granite Falls, also began his musical journey in Western North Carolina, playing gigs locally throughout high school and into his time at Appalachian State University before chasing his dream to Nashville. He continues to split time between Tennessee and North Carolina with his family, even returning to the Appalachian Mountains to record his most recent project, the three-part Heart & Soul, in Banner Elk. In 2016, he was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and in 2022, he was awarded the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor. Most recently, he released the song “Darkest Hour” in response to the recent devastation, with all publishing royalties being donated.
Although he is a Michigan native, Strings’ life and career has been deeply impacted by the state of North Carolina both personally and professionally, as it is home to some of his most passionate and supportive fans. Over the past few years, Strings has performed at major venues across the state including an upcoming six-night run at Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena this winter.
Singer-songwriter Taylor moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina with his family when he was just three years old. Taylor’s father served as the Dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill medical school from 1964 to 1971. Taylor’s childhood home was on Morgan Creek Road in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. In April 2003, a bridge over Morgan Creek was dedicated to the musician, and renamed the James Taylor Bridge. Taylor’s childhood experiences in North Carolina influenced many of his most popular songs including “Copperline” as well as the beloved “Carolina in My Mind.” As a recording and touring artist, Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years. Over the course of his celebrated career, he has sold more than 100 million albums, has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
About Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Explore Asheville is the official destination marketing and management organization for one of the most deeply rooted and creative destinations in the mountains of western North Carolina. Explore Asheville is powered by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a public authority that has been investing in and building community since 1983. The authority has committed $96 million in grants to more than 50 community projects as well as $5 million in grants through the Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund to nearly 400 small travel and hospitality businesses to reopen following the pandemic.
Claudio Simonetti's Goblin Adds New Shows to Upcoming North American Tour, Performing Special Anthology Set
Just in time for spooky season as the veil gets thinner between the living and dead, the maestro of horror returns to the haunt North America! Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will be performing the collective's ultimate anthology on their upcoming tour, which will take audience on an intimate journey throughout Simonetti's storied career as one of the leading composers of horror and suspense film scores. The concert arrangements will be accompanied by visuals of their respective movie scenes. The collective has now added several additional dates to the tour, which can be found below.
In addition, Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will be bringing the full score and screening of 'Demons' to select cities in which the collective has not yet performed this seminal set! The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.
Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential scores and soundtracks in horror, including 'Suspiria,' 'Dawn of the Dead,' 'Deep Red / Profondo Rosso,' 'Tenebre,' 'Demons,' and many others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day. This year, Simonetti's Goblin will be performing the ultimate anthology of the collective's scores set to their cinematic counterparts.
CLAUDIO SIMONETTI'S GOBLIN
North American Tour Dates:
10.31: Milwaukee WI @ Oriental Theatre *
11.03 Denver CO @ Gothic Theatre
11.05 Eugene OR @ John Henrys
11.06 Portland OR @ Roseland Ballroom
11.07 Seattle WA @ Substation
11.08 Vancouver BC @ Hollywood Theatre
11.09 Bremerton WA @ Redwood Theatre *
11.10 Olympia WA @ Capitol Theatre *
11.13 San Francisco CA @ Regency Ballroom
11.14 Los Angeles CA @ Belasco Theatre
11.15 Phoenix AZ @ Last Exit Live
11.18 Houston TX @ Last Concert Cafe
11.19 Dallas TX @ Texas Theatre
11.21 Austin TX @ Come And Take It Live
11.23 St Louis MO @ Red Flag
11.24 Atlanta GA @ Center Stage *
11.26 Orlando FL @ The Abbey *
11.27 Tampa FL @ The Orpheum
11.29 Birmingham AL @ Work Play Theatre *
11.30 Nashville TN @ 3RD & Lindsley
12.02 Louisville KY @ Headliners
12.03 Cleveland OH @ Heights Theatre
12.04 Boston MA @ Coolidge Theatre
12.05 Philadelphia PA @ Broken Goblet
12.07 Brooklyn NY @ Monarch
12.08 Ottawa ON @ Overflow Brewery
12.09 Toronto ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
12.10 London ON @ Marconi *
12.11 Detroit MI @ Crofoot Theatre
12.12 Chicago IL @ Thalia Hall
12.13 Minneapolis MN @ The Lyric Theatre
12.15 Urbana IL @ The Canopy Club
DEMONS
*performing 'Demons'
Claudio Simonetti is a renowned composer, musician, and keyboardist, best known for his work in the horror film genre. He gained fame as the founder of the Italian progressive rock band Goblin, which became iconic for its collaborations with director Dario Argento, particularly on films like Suspiria and Profondo Rosso.
Simonetti’s compositions are characterized by their innovative use of synthesizers and orchestral elements, blending rock, classical, and avant-garde influences. His scores have significantly contributed to the atmospheric tension of Argento's films and have garnered a dedicated following. In addition to his film work, Simonetti has released solo albums and continues to perform internationally, celebrating the legacy of Goblin while exploring new musical avenues.
With a career spanning several decades, Simonetti remains a pivotal figure in both the horror film industry and the progressive rock scene, influencing a generation of musicians and filmmakers.
Lineup:
Claudio Simonetti: Keyboards
Daniele Amador: Guitar
Cecilia Nappo: Bass
Federico Maragoni: Drums
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PFANA ANNOUNCES UNITY, PEACE & FREEDOM MUSIC FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 26 WITH LIVE ACTS AND FREE ENTRY
People for A New America (PFANA 501© 3) is pleased to announce the inaugural “Unity, Peace & Freedom Festival,” which is a groundbreaking music free concert and spiritual gathering is unlike anything ever produced. The concert will be taking place on October 26th at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, California, with musician Richie Onori Founder/Executive Director of PFANA having just brought in Record Icon Exec Icon “Ron Alexenburg” as Executive Producer. California’s State Treasurer Fiona Ma will also speak at the event.
Richie Onori, who is the visionary of the event, states: “Our country as we all know is so divided and enough is enough. Music has always been the universal solvent. In addition it’s time to bring all the races and religions together because in fact the majority of people want Unity, Peace & Freedom… it starts with PFANA’s event and grassroots movement going forward”
The festival aims to unite visionary minds, non-political entities, non-profit organizations, for-profit professionals, and musicians in a harmonious community, national and global effort. The event is being live streamed and directed by Tony Spataro, with support by board member and Academy Award Winner, Sydney Colston.
The groups participating include The Sweet (Ballroom Blitz), Think X: Exploration of the music of “Pink Floyd” (including Scott Page, Stephen Perkins, Norwood Fisher, Kenny Olsen), The Main Ingredient (Everybody Plays the Fool), Tierra Legacy (Together), Willie Chambers (Chamber Brothers), Carmit (Original Pussycat Dolls), Micki Free (Shalimar Songs & More), Redbone 2.0, the Blues Angel (featuring Richie Onori), Roberta Freeman, Derek Day, and many more guest celebrities.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of music, education, and unity. Together, we can create lasting change and build a brighter future! Starting at 10:00am, celebrate with a multi-cultural and muti-religion prayer for peace & unity including our First Nation Peoples.
Event Highlights:
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Location: Warner Valley Cultural Center, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA
Admission: Free | VIP Section seats available
About the Festival:
The Unity, Peace & Freedom Festival aims to bring together people from all walks of life to promote social advancement and community revitalization. It is more than just a music concert; it is a call to action. In a world increasingly divided by race, religion, and politics, PFANA seeks to bridge these gaps through the universal language of music and the power of love and community. Maserati, Volvo, and Alpha Romeo of Santa Monica will sponsor the event along with Swiss America, Vista Ford, Monaco Motors, Camisario Tequilla and many more...
INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 Adds ABBATH DOOM OCCULTA + More to Lineup, Announces Black Metal Sightseeing Tours
“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 ABBATH DOOM OCCULTA among the already esteemed headliners, who will perform a very special set from his career with his former band, as well as sets from Cadaver, Kirkebrann, Negative Plane, Udåd, Malum, Feral Nature, and Vingulmork to the lineup! Tickets and passes can be found HERE.
The Black Metal Bus sightseeing with Anders Odden is back!
Join us on a tour of some of the places that marked the beginning of the legend of Norwegian black metal. Guide: Anders Odden (Cadaver, Celtic Frost, Order). The myths about the early history of Norwegian black metal are many. Countless documentaries, films, and books have tried to find answers to what happened in Norway in the early ‘90s. Being able to visit the places where these events took place, with someone who was there, makes it a personal journey.
Through his record store, Helvete, and his band, Mayhem, Øystein Aarseth, aka Euronymous, became a key figure in the scene. He both inspired and promoted all the early bands in the Norwegian metal scene, such as Emperor, Darkthrone, Immortal, Burzum, and others. He was later killed by Varg Vikernes, aka Greven, the notorious leader of Burzum, in his apartment on August 10, 1993, after a year of turmoil in the growing underground scene in Oslo and Bergen.
This date marked the end of an era. The small scene, which had been unknown to the public until then, became infamous in the tabloid media and made headlines far beyond Norway.
Anders Odden formed his first black metal band, Slaught, in 1986 after attending a Mayhem rehearsal at the age of 14. He was one of the pioneers of the underground scene, which involved tape trading, organizing concerts, and creating his own form of extreme metal.
He formed Cadaver in 1988 and released the first Norwegian death metal album on Earache Records in 1990. Cadaver played concerts with Darkthrone, Mayhem, Old Funeral, and many other bands that would later become important in the early Norwegian black metal scene. This excursion will feature exclusive anecdotes and personal memories of the early days of the community from someone who experienced it firsthand.
BLACK METAL BUS SIGHTSEEING - A FIELD TRIP THROUGH NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL
11:30 Meet up with ticket in the lobby, The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
12:00 Departure from The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
12:30 Langhus Station
13:15 Ski Cemetery
13:45 NOSEBLEEDS RECORDS, aka “HELVETE” (1991-1993)
15:00 Holmenkollen Chapel
16:00 Return to The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
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.
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Sumerian Records Announce 'American Psycho' Comic Series Soundtrack Out October 25
Sumerian Records have today announced the upcoming full release of the 'American Psycho' Comic Series Soundtrack as well as the hardback graphic novel out on Friday, October 25. The soundtrack is available for pre-order now at the link HERE, and vinyl will be available for purchase at the Sumerian Records Merch Store on release day.
In addition to today's announcement, charismatic chanteuse Diamante steps into the spotlight as part of the remarkable soundtrack lineup with her electrifying cover of the iconic Pat Benatar hit "Love Is A Battlefield". Stream the track HERE and watch the official video below.
When asked about the cover, Diamante shared:
“Since I can remember, I have always been a huge fan of songs from the 80s, especially of the female powerhouse vocalists of that time. In particular, Pat Benatar has always been a hero of mine, and I love nothing more than a good challenge. So for me, recording this version of "Love Is a Battlefield" was a lifelong dream come true.”
Speaking about the soundtrack, President of Sumerian Comics, Nathan Yocum, also commented:
"We are beyond excited to present this soundtrack as a true celebration of music and storytelling, brought together by some of the most talented and dynamic artists in the industry today. This project is a testament to the power of collaboration, and we can’t wait for fans to experience how these songs complement the world of American Psycho in a bold and electrifying way. It’s more than just a soundtrack—it’s a journey into the dark and thrilling atmosphere that this series embodies."
The 'American Psycho' comic book series by Sumerian Comics is a bold reimagining of Patrick Bateman’s notorious saga. The five-issue series delves into a dual storyline format; one tracing the chilling exploits of Bateman, and the other introducing a contemporary narrative featuring Charlene Carruthers—a social media-savvy millennial whose descent into violence mirrors the chilling escalation of her predecessor. This innovative take reinterprets the iconic tale with a story written by Michael Calero (Quested), vivid artwork by Piotr Kowalski (The Witcher, Bloodborne, Sex) and striking colors by Brad Simpson (Kong of Skull Island, Stray Dogs, Blade Runner Origins).
Today's release joins previously released tracks from the likes of Gvllow featuring Mothica who breathed new life into Billy Idol's "Eyes Without A Face", Charlotte Sands who dropped a massive cover of AFI's smash-hit "Miss Murder", Royal & The Serpent who tackled Leadbelly classic "Where Did You Sleep Last Night", Carpenter Brut feat. Kristoffer Rygg who also released a cover of Billy Idol's "Eyes Without A Face", Ice Nine Kills feat. Reel Big Fish, who gave the Katrina and The Waves smash hit, "Walking On Sunshine" the ska punk treatment, Puscifer, who recorded a brand new, original single, "The Algorithm" for the comic book series, Unlike Pluto who covered Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams", Perturbator, who covered "Dangerous" by Depeche Mode and Ramsey, who covered Leadbelly's "Where Did You Sleep Last Night". Between them, the previously released tracks have racked up over 6.1 million streams with current sales for the comic book series topping 80,000 units.
Prior to today, Diamante announced her signing with Sumerian Records and dropped the single "All For The Glory" along with the Lucha Libre-inspired music video. Listen to the track HERE and watch the video HERE. Fans also have their chance to see her captivating live show on the Death Or Glory North American Tour with labelmates Palaye Royale, Weathers, and I See Stars, as well as on Shiprocked 2025 in January. For ticket information, please click here.
About Sumerian Comics
Sumerian is an American comic book and graphic novel publisher headed up by Behemoth Comics co-founders Nathan Yocum and Ryan Swanson, alongside Sumerian Records founder and film director Ash Avildsen. Sumerian’s titles are distributed worldwide by Diamond Comic Distributors to the comic market and Simon & Schuster to the book market. Sumerian averages over half a million physical comic books sold yearly.
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.
The Young Fables -NEW ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE!
We are giving our supporters the first heads up that our new record is now available!
We've snuck it into our online store and you can order a copy NOW!
We can't wait to share this record with you! We've been hard at work for two years, writing & recording "SHORT STORIES", and now it can be all yours for our low opening SALE prices!
We are also offering our special limited
1st EDITION VINYL!
The first edition comes to you featuring an exclusive see-through vinyl record!
We are so happy with the results and are eager for you
to feel the product in your hands and hear the music in your ears!
We wanted to give our supporters the chance to spend some time with the songs before our RECORD RELEASE SHOW at The Basement East on October 20th in Nashville, TN.
We hope you'll make a night or a trip of the event and sing along with us!
Get your tickets below!
Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings & James Taylor Come Together for "Concert for Carolina" Presented by Explore Asheville
Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor will headline “Concert for Carolina,” a special benefit show presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, on Saturday, October 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tar Heel State is a profoundly special place for all four artists, as it is where Combs, Church and Taylor grew up and first discovered their musical interests, and where Strings has performed many, many times over his career and holds an extra special place in his heart. The event will be hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley and will feature additional artists still to be announced.
As news of the tremendous devastation caused by Hurricane Helene first began over the weekend, the group mobilized and started outreach to put together an event to raise critical funds for the relief efforts. The call to David Tepper—owner of the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC and Bank of America Stadium—and his wife Nicole Tepper was met with overwhelming generosity and decisive action. Without hesitation, the Teppers offered Bank of America Stadium as a venue and everyone united to make the benefit concert a reality as swiftly as possible.
Tickets for the show will go on-sale this Thursday, October 10 at 10 a.m. ET. Full details can be found at www.concertforcarolina.com.
All proceeds from the event, including sponsorships, will be split 50/50 between Combs and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation to administer to organizations of their choosing in support of relief efforts across the Carolinas and the Southeast.
Combs’ portion will be distributed between Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, as well as one more organization still to be announced.
Church’s Chief Cares is focused on helping established charities and organizations that are well managed, organized and can expedite aid directly to the families affected by Hurricane Helene.
For those unable to attend the concert but still looking to support, donations can be made now to The North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or to various organizations listed at www.concertforcarolina.com.
“Concert for Carolina” is made possible due to the support and generosity of David and Nicole Tepper and Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Explore Asheville, T-Mobile, Atrium Health, Jack Daniel’s, Whataburger, Miller Lite and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Born outside of Charlotte and raised in Asheville, Combs is a proud North Carolinian. Growing up singing at school, it wasn’t until he attended Boone’s Appalachian State University that Combs first performed his own songs at a beloved local bar, leading him to his now historic country music career. Since moving to Nashville in 2014, Combs continually returns to North Carolina for landmark moments including his first-ever headline stadium show at Appalachian State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium in 2021 as well as sold-out, back-to-back nights at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium last summer.
Church, a native of Granite Falls, also began his musical journey in Western North Carolina, playing gigs locally throughout high school and into his time at Appalachian State University before chasing his dream to Nashville. He continues to split time between Tennessee and North Carolina with his family, even returning to the Appalachian Mountains to record his most recent project, the three-part Heart & Soul, in Banner Elk. In 2016, he was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and in 2022, he was awarded the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor. Most recently, he released the song “Darkest Hour” this past Friday in response to the recent devastation, with all publishing royalties being donated.
Although he is a Michigan native, Strings’ life and career has been deeply impacted by the state of North Carolina both personally and professionally, as it is home to some of his most passionate and supportive fans. Over the past few years, Strings has performed at major venues across the state including an upcoming six-night run at Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena this winter.
Singer-songwriter Taylor moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina with his family when he was just three years old. Taylor’s father served as the Dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill medical school from 1964 to 1971. Taylor’s childhood home was on Morgan Creek Road in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. In April 2003, a bridge over Morgan Creek was dedicated to the musician, and renamed the James Taylor Bridge. Taylor’s childhood experiences in North Carolina influenced many of his most popular songs including “Copperline” as well as the beloved “Carolina in My Mind.” As a recording and touring artist, Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years. Over the course of his celebrated career, he has sold more than 100 million albums, has won multiple GRAMMY Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
About Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Explore Asheville is the official destination marketing and management organization for one of the most deeply rooted and creative destinations in the mountains of western North Carolina. Explore Asheville is powered by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a public authority that has been investing in and building community since 1983. The authority has committed $96 million in grants to more than 50 community projects as well as $5 million in grants through the Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund to nearly 400 small travel and hospitality businesses to reopen following the pandemic.
MUNICIPAL WASTE | CELEBRATE 25 YEARS WITH THE ULTIMATE SPRING KICKBACK PARTY WEEKEND!
Richmond's hard-charging, metal maniacs, MUNICIPAL WASTE are proud to announce their 25th anniversary Spring Kickback weekend. This event marks a milestone in the band's history and what better way to celebrate than throwing two hometown shows filled with friends and family!
Night one of the weekend will take place at The Broadberry and will include performances by ANNIHILATION TIME, THE SPITS, BAT, and PUBLIC ACID as well as a surprise guest. The second night will be hosted at The National and will include TOXIC HOLOCAUST, MIDNIGHT, EXCEL, and ENFORCED. The weekend will be one for the books! Stay tuned for more information on pre-show and after-parties as well as several other surprises!
Tony Foresta states, "We are very excited to be bringing something special to our hometown to celebrate 25 Years of The Waste. Honored to have so many of our friend's bands participating. This is just the beginning, more events/parties are to be announced shortly. It's going to be a long weekend!"
Ryan Waste comments, “Time flies by when you never slow down, but it’s still hard to believe it’s been 25 years. We’re beyond psyched to have a lot of the bands we cut our teeth with, ones that inspired us, and a few that came along the way on board for this fest. It all started in Richmond, so there’s no better place to celebrate.“
General admission tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, October 11th at 10 AM EST with local pre-sele tickets available on Wednesday, October 10th at 10 AM EST. Purchase tickets here: https://thebroadberry.com/wastefest/
On November 23, MUNICIPAL WASTE is playing an exclusive set at Irving Plaza in New York in support of their friend Lou Koller of SICK OF IT ALL. The night will include performances from VISION OF DISORDER, LIFE OF AGONY, KILLING TIME, and CROWN OF THORNS.
Last week, MUNICIPAL WASTE announced they will be joining KERRY KING's North American Tour 2025 along with ALIEN WEAPONRY. The 28-date trek will kick off on January 15th in San Francisco at The Regency Ballroom and will make stops in Portland, Montreal, and Dallas before concluding on February 22nd at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
Tickets for the tour can be purchased, here: https://www.municipalwaste.net/tour
Confirmed dates for MUNICIPAL WASTE joining KERRY KING's North American Tour 2025 along with ALIEN WEAPONRY are:
01.15.2025 San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
01.17.2025 Spokane, WA @ Spokane Live Casino
01.18.2025 Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
01.19.2025 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
01.20.2025 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
01.22.2025 Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
01.23.2025 Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
01.25.2025 Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
01.26.2025 Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
01.28.2025 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
01.30.2025 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theater
01.31.2025 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
02.01.2025 Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
02.02.2025 Montreal, QC @ L'Olympia
02.04.2025 Boston, MA @ Royale
02.05.2025 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
02.07.2025 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
02.08.2025 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
02.10.2025 Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
02.11.2025 St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
02.13.2025 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
02.14.2025 Austin, TX @ Emo's
02.15.2025 Dallas, TX @ The Studio at the Factory
02.17.2025 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
02.18.2025 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
02.19.2025 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
02.21.2025 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
02.22.2025 Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
More Information:
https://www.facebook.com/municipalwaste
https://www.instagram.com/municipalwaste/
https://twitter.com/municipalwaste
https://www.municipalwaste.net/
This Saturday! WNDRLST ANL
WNDRLST is a Rotterdam-born techno DJ and producer based in Budapest, Hungary. Still in his twenties and with roots in dark, industrial music, the last few years have seen his productions and DJ sets come to the forefront. His unique, hard-hitting style unleashes thunderous sounds across major warehouse spaces around the world. With several notable releases on labels like NineTimesNine (999999999), Sacred Court, and his own label, Occult Rhythms, his music has gained continual support from some of the industry’s finest artists, including 999999999, Paula Temple, SNTS, I Hate Models, and many more. This has allowed him to quickly make a name for himself in a very short time.
📍 MARKET HOTEL 1140 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
🚪 DOORS 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
🎫 TICKETS AVAILABLE ON SHOTGUN.LIVE & RA
The Native Howl Unleash New Album 'Sons Of Destruction' via Sumerian Records
"Thrash Grass" pioneers The Native Howl have unleashed their new album 'Sons Of Destruction' which was produced by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther, Stone Sour) via Sumerian Records. In celebration of the release, the genre-blending quartet has dropped the official lyric video for "B.O.G.". Speaking about today's news, the band shares:
"'Sons of Destruction' is a collection of music addressing one of the most paradoxical elements of the human condition: the creation of one’s own demise. Looking at this concept through our Thrash Grass lenses, we truly are so grateful for the opportunity to share it with the world!"
After winning Season 1 of the hit TV series No Cover, the band has since released the titular album title track "Sons Of Destruction", "Can't Sleep", "Mercy" featuring Lzzy Hale, and most recently, their fresh reimagination of Johnny Cash's haunting "God's Gonna Cut You Down". Altogether, the tracks have amassed 1.2 million views on YouTube and over 564k streams on Spotify alone. 'Sons Of Destruction' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here, and be sure to watch the "B.O.G." official lyric video in the thumbnail below.
Don't miss the band's electrifying live show across the US alongside Struggle Jennings and Huey Mack on the El Camino Tour. For tickets, please click here and stay tuned for more The Native Howl news coming soon.
The Native Howl Tour Dates:
Oct 20 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
Oct 21 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall
Oct 23 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
Oct 24 - Casper, WY @ The Gaslight Social
Oct 27 - Fargo, ND @ Sanctuary Events Center
Oct 29 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club
Oct 30 - Columbus, OH @ Skullys Music Diner
Nov 1 - Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion
Nov 2 - Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
Nov 3 - Buffalo, NY @ Electric City
Nov 4 - Warrendale, PA @ Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Nov 6 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
Nov 7 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
Nov 8 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
Nov 9 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
Nov 10 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans Music Hall
Nov 13 - Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly
Nov 14 - Fort Myers, FL @ The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
Nov 16 - Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club
The Native Howl is a genre-defying quartet hailing from Leonard, Michigan, USA. Their fast-tempo music they’ve coined as “Thrash Grass” combines the aggression and intensity of thrash metal with the precision and melodicism of bluegrass. The band was born from a musical experiment that defied all expectations by blending elements of folk, bluegrass, rock, and metal, resulting in a sound entirely their own. With a dash of outlaw spirit and a touch of the wilderness, their music transports listeners to a sonic landscape where the traditional meets the contemporary. From foot-stomping bluegrass jams to lightning-fast metal-esque banjo picking, their tracks are a musical thrill ride that keeps the listener guessing with each note. Their lyrics often explore the dark sides of the human condition, nature, and the trials of life, creating a deep and personal connection with their audience.
The Native Howl Is:
Alex Holycross - Guitar, Bouzouki, Lead Vocals
Jake Sawicki - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Mark Chandler - Bass, Vocals
Zach Bolling - Drums, Percussion
SYLOSIS - Drop Surprise New EP 'The Path' + Release Video For Title Track Feat. Debbie Gough Of Heriot
Powerhouse metal outfit SYLOSIS have surprise released their new EP The Path ahead of their upcoming co-headlining tour with FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY.
On the release of the The Path, Josh Middleton comments:
“When we were working on ASOTTC we amassed a lot of material. It was a very creative period and the songs that didn’t make it onto ASOTTC were by no means below standard - far from it! We’re extremely excited to share with you The Path EP. Some of our best material to date! We hope you enjoy it”
The band have also released a video for its title track featuring Debbie Gough of HERIOT, who will be joining the band as support across the UK and Europe.
On the EP's title track, Josh continues:
“The Path is about my love and obsession for heavy music. It’s all I need. It’s never been a phase or something I’ll grow out of. I’m immersed in this culture and more than anything, I am still a rabid fan! I think previously writing a song about this kind of thing would have been a no-go for me. Maybe it could be perceived as corny or ‘out of character’ compared to some of the band's previous lyrics but this feels like a very important song to me.”
Catch SYLOSIS across the globe this year including the band's first US tours in over ten years. Dates below.
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY - US TOUR
W/ BODYSNATCHER, DISTANT, SYLOSIS, JUDICIARY
18.10.24 US, Worcester, MA - Palladium
19.10.24 US, New York, NY - Irving Plaza
20.10.24 US, Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of Living Arts
22.10.24 US, Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
23.10.24 US Charlotte, NC - The Underground
24.10.24 US, Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Heaven)
25.10.24 US, St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
26.10.24 US, West Palm Beach, FL - The Banyan Live
28.10.24 US, Houston, TX - House Of Blues
29.10.24 US, San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center
30.10.24 US, Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
01.11.24 US, Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater
02.11.24 US, Santa Ana, CA - Observatory
04.11.24 US, Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades
05.11.24 US, Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
06.11.24 US, Seattle, WA - El Corazon
08.11.24 US, Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
09.11.24 US, Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
10.11.24 US, Wichita, KS - TempleLive At Wichita Scottish Rite Center
12.11.24 US, Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
13.11.24 US, Chicago, IL - Metro Chicago
14.11.24 US, Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew's Hall
15.11.24 US, Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
16.11.24 US, Mckees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre
17.11.24 US, New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
TRIVIUM + BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE - CO-HEADLINE US + CA TOUR
W/ AUGUST BURNS RED, SYLOSIS
30.03.25 CA, Vancouver, BC - PNE Forum
01.04.25 US, Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
03.04.25 US, San Francisco, CA - The Masonic
04.04.25 US, Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live
05.04.25 US, Reno, NV - Grand Theater
08.04.25 US, Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
10.04.25 US, Las Vegas, NV - Pearl Theater
12.04.25 US, Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre
15.04.25 US, Dallas, TX - South Side Ballroom
16.04.25 US, San Antonio, TX - Boeing Center At Tech Port
17.04.25 US, Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center
2025 FESTIVAL DATES
18.06.25 DK Copenhagen - Copenhell
Tickets for all dates are available from sylosis.os.fan
DARK FUNERAL Kicks Off North American Tour Tomorrow, October 4 ⛧
Swedish black metal stalwarts DARK FUNERAL will be kicking off their North American tour tomorrow, October 4! The band will first embark on a run of headlining shows with direct support from GHOST BATH from October 4 - 14 and then will start their trek with GWAR on October 17 through November 20, with additional headliners in Reading, PA and Columbia, SC during the run. The full itinerary with new dates can be found below.
In addition, DARK FUNERAL is celebrating three decades of blasphemy with a re-worked version of their debut album! 'Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition),' which was released last Friday, August 9, via Century Media Records and has been remixed by David Castillo and re-mastered once again by Thomas "Plec" Johansson.
Find rare material from the band's ominous beginnings in 1994 — an ultimate rendition and must-have for devoted disciples of darkness! Order this exclusive collector's edition HERE
Dark Funeral line-up (1994):
Lord Ahriman – Guitars
Blackmoon – Guitars
Draugen – Drums
Themgoroth – Bass & Vocals
Dark Funeral line-up (2024):
Lord Ahriman – Guitars
Heljarmadr – Vocals
Chaq Mol – Guitars
Jalomaah – Drums
Adra-Melek – Bass
Music & Lyrics by Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman
1994 Recordings & Mixes by Dan Swanö, Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson
2024 Recordings & Mixes by David Castillo, Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson
Video Production by 12 Inch Media
Artwork: Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman
Album Formats:
CD Jewelcase
Limited hand-numbered Transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl
Limited hand-numbered Clear Smoke Marbled 180g Vinyl (US EDITION)
Strictly Limited hand-numbered transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl including signed Art Print - Only 300 copies worldwide (Century Media Exclusive)
Digital Album
Links:
EKOH Announces New Album "Pressure" + Shares "Throne" Feat. Skydxddy
From the purveyor of some of the best, most impassioned hip-hop and metal collaborations out there, EKOH is aiming to give his fans what they’re looking for this October: a full album. Due on October 29, EKOH will be releasing Pressure, an LP that will encapsulate the very things that have catapulted this young MC to the top of the Octane charts with every single. Pre-order it here.
Packed into each of the 15 tracks are elements of his coined genre, "heart hop," high-energy songs that highlight what makes the melding of rap and anthemic vocals so very special.
For fans of lyricism that cuts through the monotony with truthful, honest depictions of the world, Pressure will be a treasure trove of frenzied songs, including "THRONE," which is EKOH’s latest collab with internet-favorite, Skydxddy. Listen below.
On "Throne," EKOH offers, "This is our rap and rock crossover about overcoming your personal demons and all of the people who doubted you to end up back on your throne."
A dedication to triumph over defeat and paying homage to your own perseverance, Pressure, EKOH describes, "was the weight I carried through every moment of making this album. It wasn't just creative pressure — it was the pressure to hold everything together in my life, to meet expectations, to stay strong in my sobriety. That feeling consumed everything — my stress, my fear, even my joy. Every song is a release, a way to finally breathe again under all that weight. I don't know if pressure always creates diamonds, but it gave me the most raw, vulnerable, and boundary-pushing music I've ever made."
An MC with a business man's acumen, EKOH's crowd-pleasing hit "Freeverse 3" spawned a sponsorship and perhaps one of the biggest collabs of his career, a fully EKOH customized Vans shoe — check out EKOH's skate shoe here.
Not a stranger to bringing crowds a set they didn't expect, Pressure is fueled by robust musicians including Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail and the power-hitting, world renowned rapper, Tech N9ne.
Catch the show that has kicks flying through the air as EKOH travels across the U.S., including a few festival stops and venues across the states. Never one to disappoint, keep your eyes on this Vegas native who has his pulse on the genres that move bodies and bang heads — more coming your way soon!
On "Throne," EKOH offers, "This is our rap and rock crossover about overcoming your personal demons and all of the people who doubted you to end up back on your throne."
A dedication to triumph over defeat and paying homage to your own perseverance, Pressure, EKOH describes, "was the weight I carried through every moment of making this album. It wasn't just creative pressure — it was the pressure to hold everything together in my life, to meet expectations, to stay strong in my sobriety. That feeling consumed everything — my stress, my fear, even my joy. Every song is a release, a way to finally breathe again under all that weight. I don't know if pressure always creates diamonds, but it gave me the most raw, vulnerable, and boundary-pushing music I've ever made."
An MC with a business man's acumen, EKOH's crowd-pleasing hit "Freeverse 3" spawned a sponsorship and perhaps one of the biggest collabs of his career, a fully EKOH customized Vans shoe — check out EKOH's skate shoe here.
Not a stranger to bringing crowds a set they didn't expect, Pressure is fueled by robust musicians including Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail and the power-hitting, world renowned rapper, Tech N9ne.
Catch the show that has kicks flying through the air as EKOH travels across the U.S., including a few festival stops and venues across the states. Never one to disappoint, keep your eyes on this Vegas native who has his pulse on the genres that move bodies and bang heads — more coming your way soon!
Industrial icon PIG presents 'Feast of Agony' EP & 'Fallout' video. Colossal North American tour kicks off September 28
Alternative music legend Raymond Watts a.k.a. PIG presents his new 'Feast of Agony' EP, released via Metropolis Records, and new video for 'Fallout', undeniably the most catchy among the six coruscating tracks found on this release.
'Feast of Agony' is the sound of PIG crushing the grinding wheel of grief with the seed of hope and relief. Watts’ anger burns and binds as he cooks up more kick-ass music, begging you to march to the drumbeat of hope with these encounters with the Lord of Lard, in which he brings word to wordless and truth to the truthless.
The EP kicks off with the monstrous 'Heroin for the Damned', screaming like a demon officiating at his own funeral while trying to stem the wounds of reality with the joy juice of depravity, which was co-written with Watts’ collaborator-in-chief Jim Davies, a longtime member of Pitchshifter, but best known for his acidic and acerbic guitar lines on many chart hits by The Prodigy. The remaining tracks are a cure that’s kind… and a call to the deserts of desperation from the promised land of truth.
This EP arrives on the trail of the remastered reissue of PIG's landmark 1995 ‘Sinsation’ album (originally released via Trent Reznor's Nothing Records) and his latest studio album ‘Red Room’, released earlier this year - both albums released via Metropolis.
Raymond Watts aka PIG has enjoyed a stellar career since starting out as a pioneering member of the mid-1980s industrial rock scene. As well as releasing fourteen albums as PIG, he has toured with KMFDM (he was a member of the band in their early days), Nine Inch Nails and Einstürzende Neubauten, written music for fashion and film (for Chloe, Marios Schwab, Halston and The Row), created exhibition sound design for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and collaborated with the late fashion icon Alexander McQueen.
Watts will continue his oration against hopelessness, hypocrisy and the ever creeping tide of despair on PIG's ‘Heroin For The Damned’ tour across North America, kicking off on September 28. Joined by Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine, this 40-date itinerary follows PIG's headlining set at Cold Waves XII in Chicago.
As of September 27, the 'Feast of Agony' EP is available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, along with the 'Red Room' and 'Sinsation (Remastered)' albums. The vinyl edition of 'Feast of Agony' is only available on the tour. Tickets can be ordered at https://linktr.ee/ pigtour2024
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: San Francisco, 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: Oklahoma 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 *
* dates with Unitcode : Machine
^^ dates with Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine
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TRASHCAN SINATRAS' JOHN DOUGLAS releases 'Still or Sparkling?' EP & headlines US tour
Celebrated songsmith John Douglas, co-founder and guitarist of beloved Scottish music icons Trashcan Sinatras, presents his new 4-track 'Still Or Sparkling EP', released via Reveal Records,
along with a video for the title track 'Still Or Sparkling?'.
A slight move away from his acoustic debut album while maintaining a natural live-take approach, the new EP involves some stellar musicians, including Eddi Reader (of Fairground Attraction fame and a solo artist in her own right), Boo Hewerdine (The Bible), Kevin Mcguire and Alan Kelly - all also part of Reader's band.
Musically, the arrangement nods its head to Roger Miller’s finger-clicking, double bass driven 'King Of The Road' with added soft husky harmonies from John’s partner, Eddi Reader. Lyrically, the song evokes the early days of any relationship…. the getting to know each other phase, flirtatious and light. The song also name checks the unlikely trio of Shirley Collins, Annie Briggs and Michelangelo
"This is a new song of new love… the fresh, early days. Inspired by a late night date with my future wife, spent listening to folk records, eating figs and getting to know each other,” says John Douglas.
Starting October 1, Douglas also embarks on the 'Lost in North America Tour - Part One'. This first American headlining tour offers an intimate snapshot of Douglas' talent, charisma and depth. He is joined for West coast and Midwest dates by Lily Vakili of Vakili Band, and for East Coast dates by award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Calve.
There are two dates on this tour involving special guest appearances by fellow Trashcans Frank Reader and Paul Livingston - both of them appear in Seattle, with Reader also joining Douglas in LA.
In 2023, John Douglas released his eponymous debut album via Reveal Records, recorded with renowned producer Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion). Other highlights of the year include a UK headlining tour, UK Top-40 charting of Trashcan Sinatras' reissued album 'Cake' (33 years since debuting), and a Trashcan Sinatras documentary, produced by award-winning journalist Ken Sweeney, featuring Douglas performing beloved Trashcans' songs.
Douglas recently marked the 20th anniversary of the milestone Trashcan Sinatras album 'Weightlifting' with a live rendition of 'Weightlifting'. Earlier, he shared the moonlit video for 'Oranges & Apples', preceded by 'I Just Want To Go Home', 'Lost', 'I'm Not The Fella', 'Always' and 'Leave Me Alone'.
As of September 27, the 'Still or Sparkling?' single will be available from fine online platforms. Until the EP's official release date of November 8, the full EP is available exclusively via Bandcamp. This EP will be available on CD during Douglas' North America tour, which kicks off in Los Angeles. His debut album will also be offered on CD and on vinyl here for the first time, as well as Douglas' mini-book 'Rambling - How I got here to your town on my own', featuring superb photos by Stephanie Gibson.
CREDITS
John Douglas - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & Finger Clicks
Eddi Reader - Backing Vocals
Alan Kelly - Accordion
Kevin McGuire - Double Bass
All footage filmed by Stephanie Gibson upstairs in Cathkin, South Lanarkshire and upstairs at The Doublet Bar, Kelvinbridge (Glasgow, Scotland)
Video edited by John Douglas.
John Douglas photos by Stephanie Gibson
Trashcan Sinatras photo by Chris Williams
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
TOUR DATES
October 1 LOS ANGELES - Hotel Cafe *
(Special guest appearance by Trashcan Sinatras' Frank Reader)
October 2 SAN FRANCISCO - The Lost Church *
October 4 PORTLAND - Mission Theater *
October 5 SEATTLE - Ballard Homestead, Fremont Abbey *
(Special guest appearance by Trashcan Sinatras' Frank Reader & Paul Livingston)
October 7 SALT LAKE CITY - The Beehive *
October 8 DENVER - Mercury Cafe, Jungle Room *
October 10 KANSAS CITY - Knuckleheads *
October 11 MINNEAPOLIS - Icehouse MPLS *
October 12 CHICAGO - GMan Tavern **
October 15 TORONTO - The Monarch **
October 16 CLEVELAND - Beachland Tavern **
October 17 COLUMBUS - Natalie's Grandview **
October 19 BOSTON - City Winery Boston **
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Eli Young Band Honor Those Who Put “Home in Hometown” in New Release & Tour
It’s widely known how award-winning Eli Young Band formed while together in Denton, Texas attending college at University of North Texas, however their journey over the next 20+ years would lead them everywhere, seldomly seeing home in between. With notions of longing ever present in their writing, it’s no surprise as they find their center as releasing music for the first time in three years independently with both home, and those who make it so, at the core. Listen to “Home In Hometown,” below.
A true-to-experience ballad of life on the road, and heart-on-their-sleeve marker of what they've learned in their years away from those they love most. With ringing guitars capturing a sense of anticipation, a steady rhythmic heartbeat and a euphoric singalong chorus, the band unpack what "home" really means.
"When you find the love of your life you’ll follow them anywhere,” shares band lead vocalist and guitarist Mike Eli who penned the song alongside Ryan Tyndell and Jeff Hyde (Eric Church’s “Springsteen” and Keith Urban’s “We Were”). “My wife, Kacey, and I started as a long distance relationship and it was tough to keep it together. When I wrote this I was digging deep into our Texas roots. I wanted to write something that felt like Pat Green or Jack Ingram would cut. And when you travel like we do, a lot of times you're thinking about coming home and being with your family -- but, it's almost like if they meet you on the road, anywhere can be home. It just feels right. I wanted to capture that."
The Jimmy Robbins and Eric Arjes produced track is the first release of more than 140 songs the band has written over the last few years and signifies a new chapter and a new tour.
Looking ahead to the upcoming 25th anniversary of the band's founding, the four members of the Eli Young Band have retaken the reins of their sound and songwriting, reestablishing the go-your-own-way spirit behind their multi-Platinum hits.
Returning to their independent roots -- but also the bold creative edge that launched them from the Texas live circuit into the country mainstream, and in many ways returning to their old stomping grounds -- it's an era driven by experience and a million miles of wisdom, but delivered by a band of brothers still very much in their musical prime.
"We started this thing when we were like 20 [years old], and it's been such a crazy road and such a longer road than any of us could have conceptualized at the time,” bassist Jon Jones shares. “I think right now feels a little full circle, in a really nice way."
"Now, we kind of get to step back into our Texas shoes. I definitely think that this new stuff finds me as a songwriter reaching deep into my personal past and our past as a band,” Eli adds. “We're remembering where the magic was -- all those songs we wanted to record for our Level record, that felt way too edgy for Country Radio at the time.”
Returning to that grassroots rawness, geared for their acclaimed live show has the band reinvigorated.
"We’ve written 143 songs and it’s just the beginning of our next chapter. Going back to Panhandle House where we recorded Level, that record started everything for us. Going back there feels like we get to remind ourselves why we started making the kind of music we make,” Eli says in closing. “When this music comes out, I think fans will know it is 100% coming from us."
Celebrated by The Associated Press as “a smart, relevant antidote” to overdone clichés in Country music, EYB has charted 14 singles on Billboard, including four No. 1 hits with Billboard‘s No. 1 Country Song of the Year and ACM Award for Song of the Year, “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” 2x Platinum “Love Ain’t” and Platinum “Drunk Last Night.” Additionally, the band has earned multiple GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Award nominations.
With new tour dates just announced (below), follow along on social media with @EliYoungBand.
Eli Young Band Home in Hometown Tour Dates are as follows:
Oct 4, 2024 The Clarion at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX
Oct 5, 2024 Floore's Country Store in Helotes, TX
Oct 6, 2024 Stars of Texas Music Festival in Ennis, TX
Oct 11, 2024 Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, FL
Oct 12, 2024 Ford Football Concert Series in Macon, GA
Oct 17, 2024 Washington Parish Fair in Franklinton, LA
Oct 18, 2024 Times Square in Wichita Falls, TX
Oct 19, 2024 Las Palmas Race Park in Mission, TX
Oct 25, 2024 Haute Spot in Cedar Park, TX
Nov 1, 2024 The Refinery in Charleston, SC
Nov 2, 2024 Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, NC
Nov 3, 2024 Jefferson Theatre in Charlottesville, VA
Nov 14, 2024 Wild Greg's Saloon in Pensacola, FL
Nov 15, 2024 The Stockyard in Holiday, FL
Nov 16, 2024 Wild Greg's Saloon in Lakeland, FL
Dec 5, 2024 Wally’s in Hampton Beach, NH
Dec 6, 2024 Off The Rails in Worcester, MA
Dec 14, 2024 The Post OG in Orange Grove, TX
Dec 20, 2024 Rosa Hart Theatre in Lake Charles, LA
Dec 21, 2024 Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, TX
rosecoloredworld share "all we had" Video — WATCH // Touring This Fall
Los Angeles pop punk/emo/alt rock duo rosecoloredworld, newly signed to Velocity Records, have shared the video for the new single "all we had." Watch it below.
RCW will announce news regarding more new music soon, so stay tuned. But for now, indulge in "all we had." Also, the band is now receiving airplay at SiriusXM's Faction Punk, so there's even more chances to listen to the band.
"We wrote 'all we had' on an acoustic guitar one afternoon in about 20 minutes," rosecoloredworld say. "It's an honest realization about how fast time goes if you're not present. The lyrics originally started as a journal entry that quickly poured out in a song. Writing it was a way to cope with learning how to be happy where you currently are while still desiring more."
RCW recently supported The Dangerous Summer’s national U.S. tour, opened west coast dates for The Juliana Theory, and opened for Sum 41, NOAHFINNCE, Hail The Sun, and more this year.
They will tour with Not My Weekend this fall. All dates are below. Get tickets and more information here.
rosecoloredworld combine catchy melodies with honest, self-reflective, and narrative-driven lyrics. The band was formed by two artists, Rae and Addison, who met in Hollywood through a mutual friend. Their music has been described as a safe place where people from all walks of life can feel accepted, seen, and celebrated for being exactly who they are. By creating this community, it gives anyone permission to live with a sense of freedom and create their own rosecoloredworld.
ROSECOLOREDWORLD ON TOUR:
WITH NOT MY WEEKEND:
11/8 — Anaheim, CA — Chain Reaction
11/10 — Phoenix, AZ — The Underground
11/12 — Colorado Springs, CO — Vultures
11/14 — Columbia, MO — Rose Music Hall
11/15 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean Downstairs
11/16 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
11/17 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups
11/18 — Nashville, TN — The End
11/20 — Atlanta, GA — Aisle 5
11/22 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Underground
11/23 — Austin, TX — Empire Control Room
11/24 — Fort Worth, TX — Tulips (Scaled)