ADRIAN MILLS , CLOUDY & KUKO
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ONE OK ROCK Lift Curtain on Official Music Video for "C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y." (feat. Paledusk + CHICO CARLITO)
"C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y." (Feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITO)” marks the latest highlight track from ONE OK ROCK's blockbuster 11th studio album, DETOX, available now via Fueled By Ramen HERE. Produced by an array of top studio superstars including GRAMMY® Award-winner 3x Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance) and GRAMMY® Award-nominees Dan Lancaster (Bring Me The Horizon, Blink-182) and Pete Nappi (GAYLE, Jonas Brothers), the album made a #1 debut on the Japanese Rock Albums chart earlier this year thanks in part to such hit singles as "Delusion:All," "Dystopia," "+Matter," and "Tropical Therapy," all joined by official music videos now boasting more than 20M cumulative views at the hugely popular ONE OK ROCK YouTube channel.
Currently celebrating their 20th anniversary, ONE OK ROCK are currently in the midst of their epic DETOX World Tour, having just completed the Latin American leg. The tour's North American leg gets underway May 13 at Vancouver, BC's Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre with highlights including an eagerly awaited two-night stand at Los Angeles, CA's historic Greek Theater on May 18-19. Support throughout comes from special guests Stand Atlantic.
This summer will see ONE OK ROCK support their longtime friends Linkin Park at Paris, France's Stade de France (July 11) followed by a return to Japan for their own highly anticipated stadium tour. The DETOX European Tour begins October 6 at Madrid, Spain’s Palacio Vistalegre and includes stops at such iconic venues as Paris, France’s Accor Arena (October 10) and London, UK’s The O2 (October 15). ONE OK ROCK’s biggest shows in Europe and The UK thus far, the 16-city run will feature support from their "C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y." collaborator Paledusk. For complete details and ticket availability, please visit here.
ONE OK ROCK U.S. TOUR:
SUPPORT FROM STAND ATLANTIC
5/13 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
5/14 — Seattle, WA — WAMU Theater
5/16 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
5/18 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater
5/19 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater
5/22 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
5/23 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
5/25 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
5/27 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
5/30 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
5/31 — Washington, DC — The Anthem
6/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
6/3 —Laval, QC — Place Bell Arena
6/4 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage
6/6 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
6/7 — Minneapolis, MN — Armory
ABOUT ONE OK ROCK:
With billions of worldwide streams, global sales in excess of 3 million, and dozens of international gold and platinum certifications, ONE OK ROCK have emerged as a undeniable planetary phenomenon for their distinctive and original brand of 21stcentury rock, fusing alternative, hardcore, emo, electronic pop, and more into a captivatingly modern sound and vision all their own. Founded in 2005, the Tokyo-based quartet —Taka (vocals), Toru (guitar), Tomoya (drums), and Ryota (bass) — proved an immediate sensation at home in Japan, where they have earned 11 consecutive Top 5 albums and three #1 debuts on the Japanese Top Albums Chart. By 2013, ONE OK ROCK had begun expanding their global imprint into Asia, Europe, North America, and South America with sold-out headline shows and festival performances including a hugely successful run on 2014's 18-city Vans Warped Tour. 2015 saw the release of 35xxxv, the band's seventh studio album and first to enter Billboard music charts in the US, including #1 on the "World Albums" chart. ONE OK ROCK made their Fueled By Ramen debut with 2018's Ambitions, which proved the world’s best-selling album in the week following its release. 2019's Eye of the Storm saw the band pushing their musical approach into new directions, a sonic progression that continued with 2022's Luxury Disease, the latter of which included collaborations with Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie, Teddy Swims, members of Bring Me The Horizon and 5 Seconds of Summer, and longtime fan Ed Sheeran, with whom they co-wrote the worldwide hit single, "Renegades." Along with their constantly evolving recorded output, ONE OK ROCK have become one of the planet's most popular and dynamic live acts with multiple sold-out world headline tours, top-billed performances at a variety of international festivals, and special guest runs alongside such diverse artists as Ed Sheeran, Smashing Pumpkins, Muse, All Time Low, and more. The winner of countless accolades and honors at home — as well as MTV Europe Music Awards' 2016 "Best Japanese Act" — ONE OK ROCK have been featured on a range of film, TV, anime, and video game soundtracks. Now, with the chart-topping 2025 release of Detox(as well as the truly epic Detox World Tour), ONE OK ROCK are once again breaking new musical ground while continuing to affirm their place among the most inventive and beloved rock bands in the world today.
ABOUT PALEDUSK:
Hailing from Fukuoka on the Japanese island of Kyushu, Paledusk are one of the most important young bands of the new era, with their sights set on the world. The band's shocking sound fuses elements of metalcore, industrial, nu-metal, and EDM into something full of spirit and all their own. Their energetic and explosive live performances have seen them participate in Slipknot's Knotfest Japan and tours with such artists as Bring Me the Horizon and Deftones. With a sound and style that is truly unique, Paledusk are the next big thing in the Japanese heavy scene.
ABOUT CHICO CARLITO:
CHICO CARLITO is a modern hip-hop musician from Naha, Japan, who has established himself as a distinctive voice in the country’s music scene. His music combines contemporary production methods with the raw intensity and flow of classic hip-hop, distinguished by their complicated rhythms, sophisticated harmonies, and stirring lyrics that address the challenges and victories of daily life. Indeed, the strength of the human spirit is reflected in CHICO CARLITO's songs, and his skill as a songwriter and performer is demonstrated by his capacity to emotionally engage crowds. CHICO CARLITO is a force to be reckoned with in the world of modern music thanks to his distinct fusion of old-school and new-school hip-hop.
DRAKE MILLIGAN ANNOUNCES STACKED 2025 “IN CONCERT” TOUR AROUND THE GLOBE
Critically acclaimed Country star Drake Milligan announces an impressive slew of dates with “Drake Milligan In Concert,” which slates his 2025 schedule opening for stars like Lainey Wilson and Luke Bryan as well as his own headlining shows. Kicking off the tour in the desert at Stagecoach Festival on April 25th, Milligan will make his way through key markets across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Milligan recently opened for Blake Shelton who spontaneously pulled the newcomer on-stage to perform a George Strait classic, “All My Ex’s Live In Texas.” The viral moment was one Milligan had not expected, but one he was fully prepared for as a fan and student of the King of Country.
For select dates throughout “Drake Milligan In Concert” fans can purchase VIP tickets, which provides a unique experience including early entry, an exclusive 1-song acoustic performance, and a group Q&A session with Milligan himself ahead of the show. The 2025 “Next Big Thing” artist (MusicRow) has a packed year with more announcements to come!
About Drake Milligan:
Drake Milligan burst onto the national music stage entering the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart at #5 after dominating iTunes with his debut album, Dallas/Fort Worth, charting back-to-back #1 hits on the iTunes Country Songs Chart, #1 on iTunes All-Genre Chart and reclaimed the #1 spot on iTunes Country Albums Chart, all while simultaneously holding positions #1, #2, #3 and #5 on iTunes Country Video Chart. In the UK, Milligan’s debut album spent 11 consecutive weeks in the Top 20 of the Official Country Artists Albums Chart. A student of classic Country music with the swagger of early Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Fort Worth, Texas native is an electrifying entertainer who cites George Strait and Elvis Presley – the King of Country and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – as musical heroes, and his unique twist of traditional Country has been embraced by fans, peers and the media alike. Milligan has performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Grand Ole Opry, Stagecoach and CMA Music Festival, and earned high praise from People, BBC, USA Today, Parade, American Songwriter, CMT.com, Billboard, ET, Access Hollywood, Cosmopolitan, Cowgirl Magazine and Taste of Country. Following his Dallas/Fort Worth debut – named “One of the Best Country Albums of 2022” by Billboard and others – Milligan uncorked a Canadian Country Radio #1 in 2023 (“Honky Tonkin’ About” with The Reklaws) and garnered 5 million views in just a few months with “Cowgirl For Christmas.” His latest EP release titled, Jukebox Songs, features four all new tracks and was released in 2024, with hit single “I Got A Problem” earning #1 on the Australian Country Radio charts. The acclaimed “Artist to Watch” (CMT, Pandora, etc.) also returned to his primetime TV roots for a performance on the America’s Got Talent spin-off show, America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League and hit the road alongside Cody Johnson on his 2024 U.S. arena tour. With over 200M streams worldwide, Milligan is currently on his own headlining tour and will be on the road throughout 2025 opening for Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, and Blake Shelton.
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Maddox Batson’s “First Dance” Extends w/ “The After Party” – 3 New Songs Out 5/2
There’s nothing like the anticipation of your first dance – or as an artist, your first EP – and budding singer/songwriter/entertainer Maddox Batson wants to keep the excitement going. Having sold out the first leg of his Road to Indio Tour in support of his 7-song March 21 release First Dance, the Tennessee teen adds three songs – “I Need A Truck,” “Somewhere South” and “2 Feet” – with First Dance (The After Party), available Friday, May 2 via Prosper Entertainment/Warner Records.
"We’re so excited to add a few tracks and release a deluxe of First Dance for our fans,” shares Batson. “I’ve been blessed to write with so many incredible songwriters – we have so many good songs that we’ve been playing on the road, and some have already felt like fan favorites. We just felt like we should get ‘I Need A Truck’ and ‘Somewhere South’ out to fans as soon as possible,” he adds of releasing a deluxe just six weeks after his first EP.
“There’s one that felt important for me to share right now because it’s the perfect way to express how I’m coping with everything that’s happening, and that song is ‘2 Feet’,” he shares of a song he co-wrote with Tiggi and Mishon Ratliff and is a nod to his whirlwind year including his Grand Ole Opry debut, inaugural tour currently underway and first recorded music being available for fans. “I’m so excited to share even more music to our incredible fans with The After Party."
With “Girl In Green” and “I Don’t Like You Anymore” among the new songs already being sung back to him from the crowd at sold-out shows in Columbus, Ohio, Louisville, Kentucky, Raleigh, North Carolina, Huntsville, Alabama and more within the first two weeks on tour, Batson is writing and singing what he knows and it’s connecting. f28 observes, with “a performance that was both intimate and electrifying… the sight of parents covering their ears while their kids screamed with uncontainable joy was a testament to the infectious energy Maddox brings to his shows.”
As Batson looks ahead to his extended EP’s release and in particular “I Need A Truck,” the multi-instrumentalist adds, “Growing up in the country, you start talking about your truck when you're like 13. What's it gonna look like…what kind of wheels you're gonna get... whether it's a Ford, Ram or a Chevy. Usually that's passed down to you from your parents. Kinda like Coke or Pepsi.
“‘I Need A Truck’ is about finding that special someone you can share that experience with… and this song is me picturing what it’s gonna be like to ride around with her. Nothing like it – a beautiful girl and a good-looking truck. I can't wait!"
Tour Routing:
April 17 || Dallas, TX || House of Blues*
April 18 || Houston, TX || White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs *
April 19 || Austin, TX || Emo’s Austin *
April 22 || Denver, CO || Summit
April 24 || Phoenix, AZ || Crescent Ballroom*
April 26 || Indio, CA || Stagecoach Music Festival
May 18 || New York, NY || Irving Plaza (rescheduled)*
June 28 || Fairfield, CA || Vineyard Jam 2025
July 20 || Valparaiso, IN || Porter County Fair
Aug 10 || West Chester Township, OH || Voices of America Country Music Fest
Sept 11 || Baton Rouge, LA || Raising Cane’s River Center^
Sept 12 || Baton Rouge, LA || Raising Cane’s River Center^
Sept 13 || Bossier City, LA || Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Oct 2 || Nashville, TN || Bridgestone Arena^
Oct 16 || St. Louis, MO || Hollywood Casio Amphitheatre^
Oct 17 || Rosemont, IL || Allstate Arena^
Oct 18 || Saint Paul, MN || Xcel Energy Center^
*SOLD OUT
^Lainey Wilson Support Dates
About Maddox Batson:
Maddox Batson navigates the world with wisdom and wit far beyond his 15 years. After the Nashville-born, Alabama-based songwriter began gaining notoriety covering songs from Zach Bryan, Red Clay Strays, and more, he started to write his own songs. Thanks to early singles like “Tears In The River” and “I Wanna Know,” Batson quickly showed that he wasn’t only a star at covering country hits, but an excellent writer of his own home-cooked cuts – a practice he saw first-hand as a co-writer on Lana Del Rey and Quavo’s smash hit collaboration, “Tough.”
With the arrival of his latest single, “Girl In Green” and his EP First Dance, Batson is ready to show the world what he can create all while preparing for sold-out live shows across the country, his debut appearance at Stagecoach Music Festival and more new music. Life is moving fast for the multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar & mandolin) who has fully embraced his next-up in country-pop music. “It can be overwhelming, this life, but I’ve got a lot of good people surrounding me,” he explains. “I’m still just a kid, though, and I’m happy about that.” More at MaddoxBatson.com.
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Progressive Metal Unit MOTHS Announce New Album 'Septem' Out on August 1st
MOTHS, the Progressive Metal unit from San Juan, Puerto Rico, are excited to announce the release of their upcoming album 'Septem,' due out August 1st. In addition to the announcement, the band has shared the first single from the upcoming album titled "Gluttony." The new single is accompanied by a music video premiering on Metal Injection, and is available to view below.
On the new single, bassist Weslie Negrón shares:
"'Gluttony' is about the seductive nature of overindulgence—the way excess can feel like an endless feast until you realize you’ve lost control. The song invites you into this world of limitless pleasure, where every desire is satisfied, but at a cost. The more you take, the more you need, and before you know it, you're consumed by your own hunger. Jonathan (lead guitar), who wrote the lyrics, wanted each listener to feel like they were the one being tempted, not in some distant or abstract way, but in their own daily lives. Whether it’s food, greed, addiction, or any craving that never seems to be enough, the song puts you in that moment of temptation. The lyrics are meant to feel immersive, like a whispered invitation that slowly pulls you in. There’s a fine line between pleasure and corruption, and this song exists right at that tipping point.”
On the music video, Negrón comments:
"For the music video, we wanted to take a direct and unfiltered approach to visually represent 'Gluttony.' To bring this vision to life, we brought in Drew Storks (Shy, Low), whose work not only captured the essence of the concept but elevated it to the next level. Alongside Ian Garcíaand Kyle Devorroh, they translated the theme into something grotesque and visceral—turning the sin of excess into an unsettling, visual experience."
Watch the Music Video for "Gluttony" below:
MOTHS' upcoming album, 'Septem,' is a visceral journey through the Seven Deadly Sins, with each track embodying a facet of indulgence, obsession, and self-destruction—from the corrosive jealousy of "Envy" to the insatiable hunger of "Gluttony" and the rage of "Wrath." The album plunges listeners into a dark, immersive experience where desire spirals into chaos.
Diving deeper into heavier territory, MOTHS fuse elements of Death and Black Metal with their signature blend of Progressive, Psychedelic, Doom, and Stoner Metal, crafting a sound that’s both aggressive and atmospheric.
'Septem' was recorded in just five days at Romaphonic Studios in Buenos Aires, capturing the raw energy and inspiration of the setting. It also marks the debut of vocalist Mariel Viruet, whose range spans from haunting melodies to visceral screams.
The album was mixed by Walter Chacón (Los Fabulosos Cadillacs) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Between the Buried and Me) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.
On the album, Weslie Negrón reflects:
"'Septem' is our most ambitious effort to date. From traveling to another country to record it, to the addition of a new vocalist, and creating it all amidst a world in turmoil—it's incredibly rewarding to finally see it out there. This album contains some of my favorite songs we've ever written as a band. You can feel our chemistry in these tracks, how we came together to make them happen, without any boundaries or 'rules' about how songs should be written. It's an intriguing, unpredictable, and unconventional album, one that I'm sure will feel like a fresh sound to everyone who hears it."
MOTHS will be competing in the Wacken Metal Battle Caribbean on April 26th at La Respuesta in Santurce, Puerto Rico for a chance to compete for a spot in the Wacken Metal Battle finals at this year’s Wacken Open Air in Germany. In addition, MOTHS have announced multiple US appearances, see dates below.
MOTHS Live:
4/26 - Santurce, Puerto Rico @ La Respuesta
8/6 – Philadelphia, PA @ Philamoca
8/7 – Baltimore, MD @ The Depot
8/9 – Somerville, MA @ Somergloom Festival
About MOTHS:
MOTHS is a Progressive Metal band from San Juan, Puerto Rico that refuses to be confined to a single genre. Since their debut in 2018 with 'MOTHS,' followed by a split with The Stone Eyein 2020 and their acclaimed 2022 album 'Space Force,' they have proven to be a constantly evolving force in modern Metal.
But MOTHS is more than just music—it’s a full sensory experience. Their strong artistic direction makes every live performance more than just a show; it's an immersive journey. 'Space Force' put them on the map, earning praise from publications like Guitar World Magazine, Loudwire, Metal Injection, and MetalSucks.
They have shared the stage with bands such as The Ocean Collective, Circus Maximus, and The Well, and in 2023, they brought their unstoppable energy to the U.S. East Coast with The Chrysalis Migration Tour.
MOTHS is a must-listen. With every step forward, they continue to explore new sounds and challenge genre boundaries, proving that music has no limits when driven by passion and innovation.
MOTHS are:
Mariel Viruet – Vocals
Weslie Negrón – Bass
Jonathan Miranda – Lead Guitar
Omar González – Rhythm Guitar
Daniel Figueroa – Drums
Nightfall Lead Beastly Anthem on New Single "Seeking Revenge"
Since rising up from Athens' underground in 1991, Nightfall have stood as pillars for Greek metal alongside current and former Season of Mist label mates Rotting Christ and Septicflesh.
Like their brothers-in-arms, captain Efthimis Karadimas and his Athenian rebels sculpt towering gothic melodies from fiery blackened death metal. Their monumental eleventh full-length is bolstered by a powerful message and the mightiest production in the band's pantheon-level discography. The latest single from Children of Eve charges into the heat of battle with the same vengeance that fueled their rise, but "Seeking Revenge" is spearheaded by the biggest hell-raising chorus on an album full of crowd-pleasers.
"We wrote this song in retaliation for the vengeful teachings that the catechism practices on us", Efthimis says. "It seeks revenge for the expelled ones, the traders of anathema, who have the outlandish desire to disobey Christian Svengali".
Watch the searing lyric video for "Seeking Revenge" below:
Children of Eve comes out May 2, 2025 on Season of Mist.
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Can't wait for the arrival of Children of Eve? You can listen to the whole album tomorrow during Nightfall's Bandcamp listening party.
Nightfall Children of Eve Bandcamp Listening Party
Thursday, April 17 @ 1 pm Eastern Time / 7 pm Central European Summer Time
RSVP
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During Nightfall's most recent hiatus, Efthimis was diagnosed with depression. Now, he wears a black mask to cover half of his face, symbolizing what it's like to live under the invisible veil of mental illness. "When you have demons in your mind, you're not always an ideal companion", he admits. "That stigma can lead to isolation".
Now, Nightfall are encouraging fellow metalheads to speak up. The band have launched a new initiative called Metal Music Against Depression (MMaD), which is supported by European Alliance Against Depression in Germany. "We can talk about this. We can sing about it. We can build a community that's based on understanding", Efthimis says.
With Children of Eve, Nightfall return from the shadows to unite blackened souls everywhere with their darkest and most epic creation yet.
Line-up:
Efthimis Karadimas - Vocals
Kostas Kyriakopoulos - Guitars
Vasiliki Biza - Bass
Fotis Benardo - Drums
Recording Credits:
Recorded at Devasoundz Studios, Athens, Greece
Produced by Efthimis Karadimas with Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos
Engineered by Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark
Production Credits:
Produced by Efthimis Karadimas & Engineered by Fotis Benardo
Mixed & Mastered in Hansen Studios, Denmark by Jacob Hansen
Cover Art:
Eliran Kantor
Art Concept:
Efthimis Karadimas
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Bandcamp: https://nightfallofficial.bandcamp.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightfallband_gr
Booking Contact:
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Available Formats:
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JUDAS PRIEST AND ALICE COOPER UNITE FOR CO-HEADLINING FALL TOUR
This fall, shock rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal trailblazers Judas Priest will share the stage for an epic co-headlining tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city run kicks off September 16 at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS, and stops in Toronto, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping October 26 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX.
Coming off the second leg of their Invincible Shield Tour and the release of their celebrated 19th studio album, Judas Priest remains a dominant force in metal. Meanwhile, Alice Cooper, the godfather of theatrical rock, wraps up his "Too Close For Comfort" tour this summer, promoting his most recent "Road" album, and will have an as-yet-unnamed all-new show for this tour. Corrosion of Conformity will join as support on select dates.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, April 16 at 10AM local time with Artist Presales. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, April 18 at 10AM local time at LiveNation.com.
TOUR DATES:
Tue Sep 16 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Thu Sep 18 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
Sat Sep 20 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Sun Sep 21 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
Wed Sep 24 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Fri Sep 26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat Sep 27 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
Mon Sep 29 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Wed Oct 01 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Thu Oct 02 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sat Oct 04 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Sun Oct 05 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Fri Oct 10 – Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor World Arena
Sun Oct 12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tue Oct 14 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wed Oct 15 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
Sat Oct 18 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun Oct 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Wed Oct 22 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Thu Oct 23 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Sat Oct 25 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Sun Oct 26 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
*Without support from Corrosion of Conformity
ABOUT ALICE COOPER
Alice Cooper is widely recognized as the godfather of shock rock, combining horror theatrics with classic hard rock anthems. With a career spanning over five decades, he continues to tour globally, delivering elaborate stage shows that defy expectations. From Love It to Death to Detroit Stories, Cooper’s influence on rock, film, and culture remains unmatched.
ABOUT JUDAS PRIEST
Judas Priest, hailing from Birmingham, England, has been at the forefront of heavy metal for over 50 years. With iconic albums like British Steel, Screaming for Vengeance, and their newest release Invincible Shield, the band’s legacy is cemented by their Hall of Fame induction and unparalleled live performances.
Cryptopsy Announce New Album 'An Insatiable Violence'
A person spends all day building a machine, only for it to torture them at night. As if this thought wasn't malicious enough, they enjoy it. In fact, they enjoy being tortured so much that, come morning, they wake up rejuvenated, eager to tweak their creation until it runs perfectly in their mind.
This is the waking nightmare that inspired the upcoming ninth full-length album from Cryptopsy. "The concept for our new album came to me in a dream. When I woke up, I immediately wrote the title down on my phone", vocalist Matt McGachy says before adding, "Because, you know, we all have to have our phones with us all the time".
While an eerie mirror image of society's latest brain rotting obsession, An Insatiable Violence is influenced by the many mutations that have come to define Cryptopsy's Hall of Fame discography. On their new album, the JUNO Award winners continue to push death metal to even more blasphemous extremes. While near bursting with the band's brutal technique, lead single "Until There's Nothing Left" stakes its claim as their biggest, most vile earworm.
Watch the nightmarish video for "Until There's Nothing Left" below.
An Insatiable Violence comes out June 20 on Season of Mist.
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Countdown to An Insatiable Violence
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"Until There's Nothing Left" holds nothing back. Just as quickly as the video's star takes the band's trusted bait, Cryptopsy lock him inside their freshly fleshed-out house of horror.
"Your greed for pleasure is too vast", McGachy utters with bottomless disdain thanks to his newly deepened death growls. Christian Donaldson reels through brutal chugs while Oli Pinard snaps off not one but two gruesome bass-slapping solos. After 30+ years behind Cryptopsy's drum throne, Flo Mounier continues to keep the band on the tips of their horned toes. With devilish ease, he slits between blinding fills, relentless double bass and punishingly precise blast beats without ever leaving the pocket.
"Since our last album, I've developed new techniques that make it easier for us to go even faster", says Mounier, who literally wrote the book on extreme metal drumming. "An Insatiable Violence is a nice melting pot of Cryptopsy's old and new eras".
The first taste of their upcoming album does smack you around before springing into a commanding groove. But even though the band's last album won the JUNO Award for Metal / Hard Music Album just a little more than a year ago, Cryptopsy weren't content with reaping their rewards. Writing for An Insatiable Violence began in earnest last spring, while they were touring North America with Death to All. Working from the road was new for them. And while not without bumps, playing 140 shows over the past 15 months gave them a clear sense of direction once the time came to hit Donaldson's studio.
"As Gomorrah Burns was a stepping stone for our new album", McGachy says. "We took what we enjoyed about the last album and focused on expanding it for a live setting. We wanted this album to be more groovy so that people can really latch onto these songs when we play them live".
With its headbanger of a chorus, "Until There's Nothing Left" will no doubt fill the pit when Cryptopsy tours Europe next month with Decapitated. The band's signature fishhook riff wriggles deep into the grooves in your brain beneath bat-like shrieks. "And as you now can clearly see / You're totally mine". Of course, the song wouldn't represent peak Cryptopsy if it wasn't filled with a more insidious message. Its sinister story of an online predator feeds into the album's larger cautionary tale.
"An Insatiable Violence reflects our toxic relationship with social media", explains McGachy, who's been feeling the effects since starting his podcast Vox & Hops. "I'm trying to break the cycle, but on those days where I'm just doom scrolling, I get so depressed. The fallacy of Internet stardom is just a dopamine trap that crushes our spirits".
Cryptopsy know not every brutal technical death metal band is on the upswing nine albums into their career. The cover art for An Insatiable Violence pays tribute to their late, great vocalist Martin Lacroix.
"Martin did None So Live, but he never really got to do a proper album", the band says. "His art is amazing. The two pieces of his that we used for An Insatiable Violence are incredible. His family was super excited about it, too. We are honored to have him be an even bigger part of Cryptopsy's lore".
The video for "Until There's Nothing Left" was written and directed by Christopher Kells.
Additional video credits
Photography directed by Graham Guertin
Lighting by Giuseppe Calvinisti
Casting by Giuseppe Valvinisti and Viky Boyer
Location selected by Manoir Blackswan
Main Actor - Nicolas Raspail
Extras - Viky Boyer, Dominic Abate, Jason Greenberg, Liz Imperiale, Jeff Mott, Ardaeth, Gabriel Bernier, Tania Hébert, Misha Standjofski, Gabriel Rondeque-parent
"Europe, get ready!", Cryptopsy says. "With over 30 dates across the continent, this tour promises relentless energy, crushing riffs and unforgettable nights"
Get tickets
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Metalheads who are chomping at the bit for An Insatiable Violence can further their appetite by revisiting Cryptopsy's hallowed catalogue. Since signing with Season of Mist in 2024, the band have reissued their 1993 demo Ungentle Exhumation, the widely-worshiped None So Vile, their triumphant self-titled and The Book of Suffering Tome I + II, which is now available for the first time on one combined LP.
Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CryptopsyReissues
Cryptopsy recognize that not every death metal band sticks around long enough to win a Canadian Grammy 30 years into their career. The cover art for An Insatiable Violence was created by the late, great vocalist Martin Lacroix. "The album artwork has got to be one of the most important things to us!”, the band says. “Martin Lacroix was one of our vocalists, one of our great friends and one of the nicest people that anyone could have the privilege to meet. We really wish he was here with us to share this moment. His perfect smile would say it all! Rest in peace brother".
With Cryptopsy’s latest career renaissance showing no signs of slowing down, the recent accolades are only the beginning. An Insatiable Violence reaches a new peak in a career loaded with them.
Lineup
Flo Mounier - Drums
Matt McGachy - Vocals
Christian Donaldson - Guitar
Oli Pinard - Bass
Recording, Mixing & Mastering Studio
Christian Donaldson’s Studio
Production, Sound & Mixing Engineer
Christian Donaldson
Guest Musicians
Mike DiSalvo performs vocals on "Embrace the Nihility"
Cover Art
Martin Lacroix
Photography
Maciej Pieloch
Biography
Adrien Begrand
Pre-order & Pre-save
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Booking agents
USA - Continental Touring
Europe - Avocado Booking
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MICHAEL SCHENKER RECRUITS DEREK SHERINIAN TO TOUR JAPAN
Michael Schenker has invited keyboardist Derek Sherinian to tour Japan with him in January, including a show at the legendary Budokan.
In 2021, Michael Schenker invited Sherinian to guest on his album "Immortal" album on the opening song "Drilled To Kill". Schenker said of Sherinian, "Derek and myself trading solos, it sounds unexpected and beyond my expectation." "Absolutely fantastic!" In 2022, Schenker returned the favor by guesting on Sherinian's Vortex album on the song "Die Kobra". In 2024, Sherinian appeared on Schenker's My Years With UFO album.
Sherinian was also recently named “Best Keyboardist” in Japan’s BURRN! Magazine 2022 Readers Poll (an award he also received previously, in 2020). Derek was also voted “Greatest Keyboardist of the 21st Century” and #8 “Greatest of All Time” by MusicRadar.com, and also was ranked #9 “Greatest of All Time” in PROG Magazine.
Sherinian has distinguished himself by his versatility, and aggressive "guitaristic" approach to his signature keyboard style. MusicRadar.com declared, "His virtuoso playing has seen him dubbed the keyboard-playing version of Eddie Van Halen." David Coverdale claims that “Derek plays the Hammond organ like the son of Jon Lord.”
Starting his pro career with Alice Cooper in 1989 on the “Trashes the World” world tour, Sherinian proceeded to tour and record with KISS, Dream Theater, Yngwie Malmsteen, Billy Idol and Whitesnake. He has also released nine solo albums, and was the co-founder of Planet X, Sons of Apollo, and supergroup Black Country Communion (also featuring Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes, and Jason Bonham).
GWAR Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Multimedia Release 'The Return of Gor Gor' Out July 25th via Pit Records/Z2 Comics
Shock rock legends GWAR are back to wreak havoc once again with their new Multimedia Release, 'The Return of Gor Gor,' due on July 25th, 2025, via Pit Records/Z2 Comics. This multi-format assault on the senses includes brand-new studio recordings, ferocious live performances, and an exclusive 32-page comic detailing the epic return of Gor Gor, GWAR’s long-lost, three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex. This release is a collaboration between GWAR and Z2 Comics, ensuring fans get the ultimate immersive experience.
But where has Gor Gor been all these years? How do you misplace a three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex? The answer lies in 'The Return of Gor Gor,' a multi-format experience that intertwines music and graphic storytelling. 'The Return of Gor Gor' follows the tale of an orphaned T-Rex cub, lost in a depraved world that is completely alien to him. Will he become an ally of the legendary Scumdogs of the Universe, or will their reunion unleash an apocalyptic battle? Only time will tell.
Kicking off the carnage, GWAR premieres the NSFW video for "Lot Lizard" today. Fans can also stream the track across all digital service providers (DSPs) and pre-order 'The Return of Gor Gor' now at Pit Records (where you can also get a Gor Gor Plush) and
About the new single, Blothar states:
"'Lot Lizard' is a blistering return to GWAR as a punk metal powerhouse with a sense of humor. What could be more charming than a song about a crack-addicted cross-dressing dinosaur prostitute that shreds weiners at truck stop pickle parks? Nuttin honey. That’s what. The song rocks. Listen ya mooks…"
Watch the NSFW Video for "Lot Lizard" below
'The Return of Gor Gor' features three brand new GWAR songs mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge, GodCity Studios) and four live tracks captured at The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA during GWAR’s 2024 tour, mixed by Chris Ronan Murphy. All songs were produced by GWAR and mastered by Alan Douches. The release also includes a 32-page comic detailing Gor Gor’s return, which is included with all versions. Vinyl editions boast an animated etching of Gor Gor on Side A, with a Semi-Translucent Etched Deep Purple Vinyl available exclusively at GWAR.net and Semi-Translucent Etched Green vinyl at Z2Comics.com. A Deluxe Hardback edition is also available via Z2Comics.com.
40 years ago, the intergalactic warlords of GWAR emerged from their Antarctic tomb to conquer the Earth with their barbaric blend of metal and mayhem. Over the decades, their monstrous live shows and relentless discography have solidified them as the ultimate overlords of shock rock. Now, with BälSäc, Beefcake, JiZMak, and Blothar joined by the mighty shredder Grodius of the Maximus Clan, GWAR embarks on their latest quest—to reclaim their savage pet, Gor Gor, who mysteriously disappeared following the death of their former frontman, Oderus Urungus.
Blothar comments on 'The Return of Gor Gor':
"The last time I saw Gor Gor he was just a wee fart dragon. He had crawled on the hood of my Kia Soul and was holding on for dear life while I drove to the store to buy Clamato. I bathed him in wiper fluid and used my wipers to knock him off my sweet ride. Next thing I know, he’s a 20-foot tall trans-species prostitute working a pickle park. Apparently, he’s all grown up and looking for revenge. This record chronicles his struggles as a young Dino-American trying to make his way in a cruel world."
'The Return of Gor Gor' will be available in the following formats:
=> CD with 32-page comic booklet
=> LP with 32-page comic booklet and etched vinyl
=> Deluxe LP with hardcover 32-page comic and etched vinyl (D2C exclusive)
=> Standalone 32-page comic
GWAR will be on the road all year as part of their 40th Anniversary Celebration, about the excursion, Blothar says:
"This tour is gonna suck. Once again we will be onstage suffering through the attacks of a giant tyrant lizard just so humans can come to the gigs and get shitfaced on White Claws and show us their tits. Please, for the love of all that is holy, show us your tits."
GWAR Live:
*w/ Toxic Holocaust; AEther Realm; Tracheotomy
May 11: Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple
May 15: Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville
May 16: Columbia, SC - The Senate*
May 17: Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall
May 18: Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Metal Fest
May 19: Columbia, MO - The Blue Note*
May 20: Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall*
May 21: Baton Rouge, LA - Chelsea's Live*
May 22: Austin, TX - RADIO/EAST*
GWAR w/Static-X, Dope & A Killers Confession
May 24: Albuquerque NM - Revel Entertainment Center
May 26: Wichita KS - The Cotilion Ballroom
May 27: Des Moines IA - Val Air Ballroom
May 29: St Louis MO - The Pageant
May 30: Minneapolis MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis
May 31: Davenport IA - Capitol Theatre
Jun 1: Grand Rapids MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Jun 3: Indianapolis IN - Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
Jun 4: Ft Wayne IN - Clyde Theatre
Jun 5: Wheeling WV - Capitol Theater
Jun 7: Wallingford CT - The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater
Jun 8: Buffalo NY - Buffalo Riverworks
Jun 9: Toronto ON - History
Jun 10: Montreal QC - Mtelus
Jun 11: Hampton NH - Hampton Beach Casino
Jun 12: Allentown, PA - Archer Music Hall
Jun 14: Myrtle Beach SC - House Of Blues
Jun 15: Raleigh NC - The Ritz
Jun 17: Kansas City MO - Grinders
Jun 18: Oklahoma City OK - The Criterion
w/ Eyehategod; AEther Realm; Tracheotomy
Jun 20: Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
Jun 21: Pelham, TN - The Caverns
Jul 24: Richmond, VA - Allianz Amphitheater
w/Lamb of God, Hatebreed
Oct 5: Sacramento, CA - Aftershock @ Discovery Park
Kenny Chesney's Spherical Premium Seats
Kenny Chesney always throws the summer’s hottest show. With all the songs, the friends, the fun, when No Shoes Nation comes together, a party happens – and memories are made. Knowing his residency at Sphere in Las Vegas brings an audience Variety calls, “a concert-going community rivaled perhaps only by Parrotheads and Deadheads” into a whole new dimension of experiencing the songs, the sound and the visuals, the songwriter/superstar wants to offer every possible way to view these landmark shows.
As the final plan for Chesney’s production at Sphere evolves from concept to reality, the opportunity to open-up additional 100 level, reserved seat inventory is now also a reality. These additional tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. PT via KennyChesney.com.
“For the fans who want to be close, but maybe aren’t sure they’re ready for the sandbar experience, I get it,” Chesney says. “Normally, it’s three acts, the hot sun and a whole lotta hard plastic flooring, but when you’re being engulfed by this incredible sound and the dynamic visual content, it’s a lot to take in.
“If you’re feeling more like you’re not ready to get in the pit, you want to really absorb all the sensations, I’m really glad the folks at Sphere were able to work with us to make these seats happen. Obviously, we had to wait until everyone knew what our production was going to require; but once we got it all settled, they were very quick to help us create yet another way to come on in and be part of it with us.”
With no tour or traditional shows this summer, high-impact performer Kenny Chesney wanted to make sure No Shoes Nation got the most out of having this other dimension. Being country’s first artist to play Vegas’ groundbreaking Sphere, which literally wraps fans in 4-D technology with the globe shaped building, is a big deal. Between the intense quality of the production, some songs people have never heard and guests, the man the LA Times deemed “the People’s Superstar” didn’t want to lose that direct contact that defines his stadium shows.
“Since we’re not outside, I want everyone to have the best space possible,” he offers. “We’ve got Brandi Cyrus getting people’s party on to start. The band and I haven’t played for No Shoes Nation since those three nights in Boston – and we’re so ready to get out there and rock. To me, these seats give people one more option to make these shows the best ones ever.”
Known for songs that chronicle coming of age in the flyover, Chesney’s treating this residency as a way to celebrate two decades of stadium-sized summers. With his Guitars, Tiki Bars and A Whole Lotta Love fan experience taking over a nearby two-story space at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas as a free way for even non-ticket-holders to experience the ride, including the Spread the Love Bar to grab a drink before the show, he’s creating a space where No Shoes Nation can celebrate all of the moments shared, songs they’ve loved and being together under Sphere’s aesthetic magic.
The only country artist in Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years for the last 15, Chesney brings together in community, fun and letting go of what brings you down. With a three hour, no stop Sandbar experience, starting May 22 at Sphere, No Shoes Nation can get their 2025 summer started with 15 singular shows designed to make Chesney’s world without boundaries an even more engaged space.
Limited tickets remain for the Sphere residency at KennyChesney.com with official VIP Concert & Hotel Packages available via Vibee, the official VIP Concert & Hotel Package partner for Kenny Chesney’s Live at Sphere residency, at KennyChesney.Vibee.com. All Vibee packages offer guests a choice of premium tickets including Sandbar (general admission floor) or reserved seating, a collectable laminate and lanyard, access to the No Shoes Island VIP Pool Party, exclusive Kenny Chesney curated gift bag and early access to the Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love experience on show days for crowd-free shopping on exclusive merch items, and access to a dedicated shopping lane during public hours. Vibee Hotel Packages include a two-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (The Venetian or The Palazzo) or Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere in Las Vegas is presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum.
Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas
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Hollywood Undead Unveil "Hollywood Forever" (Funny Man Remix) Featuring Lefty Gunplay & N8NOFACE
Los Angeles, CA — Multi-platinum rap-rock juggernauts Hollywood Undead unleash a brand new take on their hit single "Hollywood Forever" today with an electrifying remix from founding member Funny Man featuring Lefty Gunplay andN8NOFACE. Find the track on streaming platforms HERE and watch the accompanying video created by LA based artist and animator MikeMeds below.
The “Hollywood Forever (Funny Man Remix)” is a gritty, genre-blending rework of the fan-favorite anthem—an unmistakable tribute to Los Angeles, the city firmly rooted in the DNA of all three artists. The track seamlessly blends explosive rap verses that trade off between Funny Man’s laid-back swagger, Lefty Gunplay’s raw charisma, and N8NOFACE’s signature punk-meets-rap delivery, building in intensity before culminating in the original track’s epic chorus.
Speaking on his remix of “Hollywood Forever”, Hollywood Undead’s Funny Man shares
“For the first time in Hollywood Undead history we have 3 Mexicans on one track with the homies Lefty Gunplay, N8NOFACE, and myself Big Funny Man who are all holding it down for LA and will continue to do so. Thanks to those legends for helping to show love and gratitude to the Undead fans.”
N8NOFACE comments
“Soon as I heard the track and idea I wanted to rock it. Perfect genre killer joint and blends of styles,”
With Lefty Gunplay adding
“THIS ONE RIGHT HERE IS FOR THE CULTURE. 2025 JAY Z VS LINKIN PARK!”
Originally released in October 2024 via Sumerian Records, “Hollywood Forever” has racked up over 19.5 million cross-platform streams, peaked at #18 at Active Rock radio (currently holding at #20), and generated over 35.6k Shazams. The track is a testament (both lyrically and statistically) to the uniquely powerful bond Hollywood Undead share with their fans and the phenomenal staying power of a band who have been releasing albums since 2008.
The remix lands as Hollywood Undead continue their monumental Hollywood & N9ne Return Tour, co-headlining with Tech N9ne and performing to thousands each night alongside special guests Set It Off and Zero 9:36. The current leg marks their long-awaited return to Canadian stages for the first time in nearly a decade. The band will also be performing at major US festivals Sonic Temple, Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life and Aftershock.
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
Since the release of their RIAA platinum-certified 2008 debut Swan Songs, Hollywood Undead’s distinctive and infectious music has incited a global cult audience, sold out shows across continents, and earned praise from Consequence of Sound, Billboard, Revolver and more. With over 3.2 billion cross-platform streams, over 1 billion YouTube views, and 4.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, they remain one of modern rock’s most influential and enduring forces. Now signed to Sumerian Records, they continue to push boundaries and reshape alternative culture.
Hollywood Undead Are:
Johnny 3 Tears, J-Dog, Charlie Scene, Funny Man, Danny.
Find Hollywood Undead Online
ABOUT LEFTY GUNPLAY
Lefty Gunplay sheds light on another path. He knows how easy it is to link up with the wrong crowd, get into trouble, and wind up behind bars—especially in a neighborhood like Baldwin Park where he grew up in Los Angeles. He’s living proof that your environment doesn’t have to define you. In less than a year, he returned home from prison and launched his rap career into the stratosphere. He broke through with prolific musical output, intense live shows, and a guest spot on Kendrick Lamar’s blockbuster GNX. Entangled in the streets, he spent a total of 19 years of his life in prison. However, he made a decision to change once and for all in 2024. He turned heads with “Blvd Babies” and dropped his first tape Rookie of the Year. He picked up the pace with Famous Gangbanger and Pre-Season in addition to collaborating withJeremih and OHGEESY. He popped off with Most Valuable Gangbanger, including “What The West Bout” [feat. Snoop Dogg]. Lamar also handpicked him for “tv off,” which exploded to the tune of 455 million Spotify streams, captured #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and went platinum. During 2025, Santa Fe Klan tapped Lefty Gunplay for “Lumbre” and welcomed him to perform live during Calibash. Now, he continues to push forward on his album, Can’t Get Right [EMPIRE], and more to come. Full bio HERE
ABOUT N8NOFACE
A self-described “Cholo goth father,” N8NOFACE has carved his own lane in the underground with a fierce blend of synth-punk, hip hop, and industrial no wave. Born in Tucson and based in Los Angeles, his prolific output and raw energy have earned him cult status and a growing audience of genre-agnostic listeners. N8’s latest LP Bound to Let You Down continues his streak of uncompromising releases that reflect real-life struggle and creative rebellion. Full bio HERE
New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Returns September 20, 2025 — Lorna Shore to Headline Stacked Lineup
New England Metal & Hardcore Festival returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at The Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, MA.
Launched in 1999, NEMHF became a cornerstone of the metal and hardcore scenes, hosting legends like Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Meshuggah, and more. After a triumphant return in 2023, the festival is set to once again bring the heat with a lineup that includes Lorna Shore as the headliner, alongside Cannibal Corpse, Kublai Khan TX, The Black Dahlia Murder, and a rare, historic final performance from Bury Your Dead featuring their classic lineup, including Matt Bruso, Mark Costello, Brendan "Slim" MacDonald, and Aaron "Bubble" Patrick.
Also on the bill are Drain, Sanguisugabogg, Municipal Waste, Madball, Full of Hell, and more.
"We've done this fest over a bunch of formats through the years — two days, three days, you name it," says co-founder Scott Lee. "This time, it's one day, but we didn't cut corners. This lineup is stacked from top to bottom. We're bringing you the best of the best. All gas, no brakes. Weeeeeee."
LINEUP:
HEADLINER: LORNA SHORE
All Out War
Bayway
Big Ass Truck
Bury Your Dead (Final Show — Classic Lineup)
Cannibal Corpse
Chamber
Despised Icon
Drain
Full of Hell
Gates to Hell
Gideon
Guilt Trip
Hard Target
Kublai Khan TX
Madball
Municipal Waste
PeelingFlesh
Sanguisugabogg
Shadow of Intent
Teeth
The Black Dahlia Murder
Varials
Vomit Forth
Epica Release "Aspiral" + Video for "Fight to Survive"
Symphonic metal forebears EPICA are thrilled to finally release their brand-new studio album, Aspiral, today. The band invites fans to immerse themselves in the full sonic journey as it is meant to be experienced: from start to finish in one go.
"All of us in the band pushed each other to create the best possible album," Epica share. "We've once again explored new musical and lyrical frontiers, and we hope Aspiral resonates with you as deeply as it does with us. The whole truly is greater than the sum of its parts — this album is meant to be experienced in full."
Stream Aspiral here.
In conjunction with the album release, EPICA have unveiled a sci-fi-themed music video for "Fight to Survive – The Overview Effect." The track draws inspiration from the cognitive shift experienced by astronauts after observing Earth from space — a powerful moment of awe, interconnectedness, and a profound appreciation for the planet’s fragility.
"Musically, this song encapsulates the full spectrum of EPICA," the band explains. "From heavy to soft, uplifting to melancholic — 'Fight to Survive' embodies it all."
The visually striking video was once again brought to life by Remko Tielemans and produced by Kollektiv Kunststoff, who also directed the band's previous singles "Arcana" and "Cross the Divide."
With Aspiral now released, EPICA are ready to bring their new music to life on stage. The band will embark on a North American tour next month, kicking off in the United States and Mexico, followed by a summer filled with major European festival appearances.
Tickets, VIP upgrades, and tour info is available here.
EPICA ON TOUR:
5/6 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
5/8 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
5/10 — Los Angeles, CA — The Bellwether
FROLIC Announce CD release date for Live Album, Tour Fundraiser
On the heels of their explosive live album, LIVE AT THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, young Bay Area Thrash Metal outfit FROLIC have announced that a limited number of CD copies will be available starting April 17, the night the quartet shares the stage with Xoth, Dungeon Crawl and WarTroll at Thee Parkside in San Francisco. Remaining copies of the CD will be available on Frolic's merch store the following day.
Stream or purchase at https://smarturl.it/froliclive
"We are really excited to have these physical copies of our live album. This is the kind of intensity you can expect from us when we hit the road later this summer," said frontman Edgar Sanchez.
"With our second LP almost over the finished line and a tour deep in the planning stages, we're offering some awesome merch as well as some one-of-a-kind items on our store to help us raise funds to keep this train rolling," adds drummer Elijah Post.
The 4-piece's latest recorded offering "Live At the Great American Music Hall" was released digitally on February 7, 2025 to international acclaim--and as a warning shot to all that FROLIC's technical brand of Bay Area Thrash Metal is not to be overlooked.
FROLIC's lineup consists of Edgar Sanchez (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Lenny "Real Steel" Ramirez (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Zak Kufeld (Bass, Backing Vocals), and Elijah Post (Drums).
Formed in 2014, FROLIC has enjoyed a substantial rise in popularity in recent years--sharing the stage with Suicidal Tendancies, Death Angel, Possessed, Forbidden, Biohazard, Eyehategod, DRI, Warbringer, Goatwhore, Angeles Apatrida, Bewitcher, Hatriot, Mordred, Blind Illusion, Hellfire, Defiance and many more.
Band Members:
Edgar Sanchez (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Lenny "Real Steel" Ramirez (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Zak Kufeld (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Elijah Post (Drums)
Nekrogoblikon Share "Show Me Your Goblin" + "Fiend" + Embarking on Headline Tour
Whether or not they are the "Best Goblin Metal Band" or the ONLY "Goblin Metal Band" is irrelevant. What does matter is that while John Goblikon, the rambunctious host of the Right Now Podcast, is the hideous face behind the sung vocals, the screaming is actually being masterfully delivered by Dickie Allen (also of Infant Annihilator).
Fun and slimy, the crew behind NEKROGOBLIKON have tapped into '80s culture of "creature features" with their presentation of their own double feature with two brand new music videos: "Show Me Your Goblin" and "Fiend," directed by Brandon Dermer, whose extensive resume includes mainstays Blink-182 and Panic! At The Disco. The songs were produced, engineered, and mixed by Jason Suecof (Job For a Cowboy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel).
Watch "Show Me Your Goblin" and Fiend" here.
Melodic death metal of monstrous proportions, NEKROGOBLIKON will be taking their show on the road for the "Show Me Your Goblin" Tour with special guests Revocation, Ov Sulfur, BRAT, and Exmortus. Bringing the party to death metal, their sound is distinguished, complete with experienced instrumental arrangements and choruses that are as melodious as they are hypnotically explosive.
Hand to Gob, there is no experience like walking into your city's finest venue and witnessing the commanding presence of the one and only John Goblikon. NEKROGOBLIKON undoubtedly fill the gap between ironic, tongue-and-cheek and impressive, calculated musicianship.
Catch them on the road this May and June throughout the U.S.
NEKROGOBLIKON ON TOUR:
5/8 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
5/9 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
5/10 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/11 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Hall
5/13 — Denver, CO — Summit
5/15 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Music Hall
5/16 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
5/17 — Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Metal Fest
5/18 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theatre
5/20 — Detroit, MI — The Majestic Theatre
5/21 — Columbus, OH — King of Clubs
5/22 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird
523 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
5/24 — Brooklyn, NY — Music Hall of Williamsburg
5/25 — Richmond, VA — The National
5/27 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
5/28 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
5/29 — Orlando, FL — The Abbey
5/30 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Revolution Live
5/31 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
6/02 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
6/03 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It
6/04 — Dallas, TX — Trees
6/06 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
6/07 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater
6/08 — Las Vegas, NV — Backstage Bar
6/10 — Fresno, CA — Strummers
6/11 — San Francisco, CA — Great American Music Hall
6/12 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory
6/13 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
Jenna Paulette Releases “How To Make A Cowboy Cry” + Extends Horseback Acoustic Tour Among Sold Out Shows
Cowgirl and songstress Jenna Paulette releases “How To Make A Cowboy Cry,” her first offering since the September 6, 2024 release of her sophomore album, Horseback. Listen to “How To Make A Cowboy Cry” below.
Written by Paulette, Parker Welling and Casey Brown, and produced by Will Bundy, “How To Make A Cowboy Cry” is reflective of Paulette’s current chapter of life after becoming a wife and mother, and underscores that despite their physical toughness, the quickest way to make cowboys cry lies within life’s most meaningful moments.
“I wrote ‘How To Make A Cowboy Cry’ right after Ross and I eloped,” explains Paulette. “Truthfully, it was before we thought about having kids, and in a conversation where we were dreaming about it, he named our little girl with two family names—and from that moment on I prayed for one. We have lived these moments in this song…from our wedding day, to two pink lines, to a moment in the truck headed in Colorado to work calves listening to Chris Ledoux.”
Traversing her home region of Texas and Oklahoma, Paulette’s Horseback Acoustic Tour kicked off with a sold out show last night in Castroville, Texas. As her April 17 show in Bluff Dale, Texas sold out a week early, Paulette adds three new dates in Clinton, Wisconsin on June 18; Chicago, Illinois on June 19; and Jacksonville, IL on June 20. Tickets for the newly announced dates are available now at JennaPaulette.com.
At each Horseback Acoustic Tour stop, fans will have a chance to sign up and win a gift card valid for the purchase of one CowboyGirl shirt, courtesy of Ely Cattleman. Fans will sign up at the merch table and must be present to win. For more information and tickets, visit JennaPaulette.com.
Horseback Acoustic Tour Dates:
Apr 11 // Belton, TX // Schoepf’s BBQ
Apr 12 // Edmond, OK // The Old Icehouse
Apr 16 // Conroe, TX // Table At Madeley
Apr 17 // Bluff Dale, TX // Double D BBQ *SOLD OUT
Apr 18 // Paris, TX // The Rail Yard
June 18 // Clinton, WI // Boxcar’s
June 19 // Chicago, IL // Carol’s
June 20 // Jacksonville, IL // Twisted Tree Music Hall
About Jenna Paulette:
A CMT Next Women of Country honoree and an Apple Music’s Country Riser, singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette — a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life — is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Paulette settled in Nashville in 2015, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley – a veteran songwriter with 80+ No. 1 tunes under his belt – which ultimately led to her publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in June 2021. Since collaborating with songwriters Will Bundy, Rhett Akins and Jessie Jo Dillion, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker and most recently Aaron Watson, Paulette has landed brand partnerships with Justin Boots, Boot Barn, Ely Cattleman and Ranch Water.
With the arrival of her debut album The Girl I Was in 2023, Grammy.com remarked the project as “transformative,” noting it “fuses the sounds of Twain and Miranda Lambert, tackling mental health with the somber ‘You Ain't No Cowboy’ and waxing philosophical on ‘Country In The Girl.’” She continued to spotlight her authentic western lifestyle last year, performing the national anthem at the National Finals Rodeo, making her Grand Ole Opry Debut and performing in multiple festivals including CMA Fest. Paulette recently signed with independent label Leo33. Paulette’s sophomore album, Horseback, is available everywhere now. For more information, visit www.jennapaulette.com.
Kolby Cooper's Highly-Anticipated Album 'Love You, Goodnight' Out Now
Dubbed “Country music’s newest badass” by People, Kolby Cooper returns with Love You, Goodnight—a no-holds-barred, emotionally charged album that hits like a shot of whiskey and stays with you like a scar that sparks a good story. Fueled by raw honesty, gritty vocals and a rebel spirit that refuses to play it safe, it’s a thrill ride through heartbreak, redemption and everything in between. Stream Love You, Goodnight now—available everywhere HERE.
“Making this album really kicked my ass. It took longer than I wanted it to, yet we dug down deep on this one and I think it really gives a glimpse into my life over the last few years,” shares Cooper. “There’s the part of me that is focused on being a great husband and dad to my wife and kids and then there’s the other side that is trying to make this dream happen out here on the road...and with all of that I think you will feel that there is an underlying theme of brokenness on this album that maybe writing and singing about it helps others not feel quite so alone.”
Establishing himself as a skilled songwriter, Cooper has been recognized as “the current buzzworthy artist in country music” (People) and is making waves with his 2025 headlining tour. At just 25 years old, he has spent the past six years captivating audiences and is “well on his way to headlining shows at Yankee Stadium and Red Rocks Amphitheatre” (Sounds Like Nashville).
The brand-new album arrives as Cooper has amassed over 440 million on-demand streams, made his Grand Ole Opry debut and filled stages across the country, including dates opening for acts like Jelly Roll and Koe Wetzel. The Texas native and father of three presents Love You, Goodnight, featuring 14 incendiary anthems, each showcasing a different facet of life on the road. All written or co-written by Cooper, including a powerhouse duet with fellow Texan Danielle Bradbery, the country outlier has already given fans a sneak peak with previously released heart-pounding tracks like “Under My Skin,” “Running Away,” “Hate You Too,” “Kill Me,” “Mama” and the poignant “Hello From The Road.”
LOVE YOU, GOODNIGHT TOUR 2025 DATES:
April 11—Huntsville, TX—Jolly Fox Club
April 12—Poteet, TX—Poteet Strawberry Festival 2025*
April 23—Stephenville, TX—LJT Texas Music Festival 2025*
April 25—Waco, TX—The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
April 26—Bay City, TX—Rusty Hook Ranch
May 1—Midland, TX—The Tailgate
May 2—Christoval, TX—Cooper’s BBQ/LIVE!
May 3—Abilene, TX—Potosi Live
May 9—Rice, TX—The Ranch Saloon
May 10—Elgin, OK—Elgin Municipal Park*
May 15—Grand Junction, CO—Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar
May 16—Laramie, WY—The Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall
May 17—Casper, WY—The Gaslight Social
May 29—Little Rock, AR—The Rev Room
May 30—Fort Smith, AR—The Majestic
June 12—Roswell, NM—The Liberty
June 13—Albuquerque, NM—Dirty Bourbon
June 14—Las Cruces, NM—Whiskey Dicks
June 19—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom
June 20—Tucson, AZ—191 Toole
June 27—Denver, CO—Grizzly Rose
June 28—Colorado Springs, CO—The Whiskey Rose
July 4—La Vernia, TX—4th of July Festival*
July 5—Big Lake, TX—Star Spangled Celebration*
July 12—Jacksonville, IL— Morgan County Fair*
August 1—Broken Bow, OK— Hochatown Saloon
August 2—Alexandria, LA—Rapides Parish Coliseum*
August 9—Oro Station, Canada—Boots and Hearts Music Festival 2025*
August 10—West Chester, OH—Voices of America Country Music Fest 2025*
August 14—Minneapolis, MN— Varsity Theater
August 15—Rosemont, IL— Joe’s Live
August 16—Grand Rapids, MI—Elevation
September 6—Nashville, TN— Basement East
September 11—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond 2025*
September 12—Kansas City, MO— PBR Big Sky
September 13—Hugoton, KS—High Plains Fest*
September 18—Wichita, KS—Cotillion
September 19—St.Louis, MO— Delmar Hall
September 20—Manhattan, KS— The Hat
*Festival
About Kolby Cooper:
As an old-school troubadour whose fans keep him on the road, Kolby Cooper has spent the last six years winning one crowd after another and slowly building his rep as a rough-around-the-edges, country-rock phenom. But the infinite horizons of the highway come with a cost. Dialing up Love You, Goodnight in response – his second album for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville with Combustion Music – the burning conflict within his late-night calls home becomes a blowtorch of country grunge, as a modern-day outlaw shoots from the sonic hip, pushing his sound to its high-voltage limit. A 25-year-old husband and father of three, the Texas native grew up in the shotgun seats of his long-haul trucking family members, switching CDs between Waylon Jennings and Cross Canadian Ragweed – but also Nirvana, Blink-182 and more. Starting his own career at 18, the singer-songwriter soon reached exit velocity on his orbit through the Texas live circuit, and his grassroots fan base now drives sold-out national headline tours and supporting runs with Jelly Roll, Koe Wetzel and more. Meanwhile, Cooper has racked up over 440 million on-demand streams, a Grand Ole Opry debut and industry-wide accolades, dubbed “country music’s newest badass” by People. Featuring 14 fuse-busting anthems – each one revealing a different aspect of life on the road, written or co-written by Cooper himself – Love You, Goodnight arrives as a hard-hitting fusion of the Texas country tradition with 2000s-era alt-rock, metal and punk. This ferocious follow-up to Cooper’s roughshod Red Dirt beginnings marks a heavy creative turn to match his heavy soul. More than sonic aggression, these tunes depict epic emotionality and an edgy, East-Texan rasp.
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The Callous Daoboys Unleash New Single "Distracted by The Mona Lisa" + Official Video via MNRK Heavy
Witness the latest exhibit from Atlanta, GA sextet The Callous Daoboys with their new track "Distracted by The Mona Lisa" unveiled today via MNRK Heavy. Accompanying today's release is the visceral official music video showcasing the band's electrifying energy they bring to their live performances. Today's drop leads to the grand opening of The Museum Of Failure with the release of the band's highly-anticipated forthcoming album 'I Don't Want to See You in Heaven' out on Friday, May 16. When asked about the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Carson Pace shared:
"There have been countless times in my life where I have felt married to my passion. It’s been detrimental, painful, and has forced me to sacrifice a normal life. This song is me committing to being married to that passion, regardless of the consequences. It’s less a spit in the face of normality, and more a love letter to my own band."
The journey through The Museum Of Failure began with the visceral, full-force energy of "Two-Headed Trout/The Demon of Unreality Limping Like A Dog", followed by the striking reveal of "Lemon", where pop harmonies danced with heaviness. Continue the art walk by streaming "Distracted by The Mona Lisa" here, watching the official music video below, and pre-ordering 'I Don't Want to See You in Heaven' here.
Don't miss your chance to catch The Callous Daoboys' incendiary live show on the 20 Years of All's Well That Ends Well tour, going on now with Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights, and Emmure. After the tour wraps on April 26, the sextet will next be playing a handful of dates with Beartooth later this month and early May, followed up an appearance at Unhinged Festival in July and ending the year on the Coheed and Cambria S.S. Neverender Cruise in November. Snag your tickets at the link here, and be sure to stay tuned for more The Callous Daoboys news coming soon.
20 Years of All's Well That Ends Well with Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights + Emmure:
Apr 11 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
Apr 12 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Apr 13 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
Apr 15 - St. Pete, FL @ Jannus Landing
Apr 16 - Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
Apr 17 - Raleigh, NC @ Ritz
Apr 18 - Richmond, VA @ The National
Apr 20 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
Apr 21 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
Apr 22 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Apr 24 - Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
Apr 25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theater
Apr 26 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
Beartooth Spring 2025 Dates:
Apr 30 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pagent*
May 15 - Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitch Music Hall*
May 16 - Dothan, AL @ The Plant*
Unhinged Festival:
Jul 26 - Denver, CO @ National Western Stockyards
Coheed And Camrbia S.S. Neverender Cruise:
Nov 8-13 - Miami, FL to Cozumel, MX
ABOUT THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS
A fearlessly free-spirited collective from Atlanta, Georgia, The Callous Daoboys revels in high-strung extremity, careening from furious metal cacophony to unabashed rock 'n roll and back again. The band Kerrang! hails as “gloriously chaotic” is like a Molotov cocktail combining extreme metal and nü-metal with life-affirming glee, as each song deliriously swerves across stylistic lines.
The Callous Daoboys are frontman Carson Pace, possessed like a young Mike Patton; fretboard-abusing guitarists Maddie Caffrey and Daniel Hodsdon; frantic bassist Jackie Buckalew; destructive drummer Matthew Hague; and spirited violinist Amber Christman.
Celebrated by SPIN, Fader, Revolver, Brooklyn Vegan, and New Noise (who praised the band as “innovative, unflinching, brazen”), The Callous Daoboys have turned heads on raucous tours with TesseracT, Protest The Hero, and SeeYouSpaceCowboy, and at prestigious international metal festivals. Celebrity Therapist (2022) more than delivered on the promise of the band’s early rumblings. I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven (2025) ups the ante on every conceivable level. The album was produced by Dom Maduri (Silly Goose, GEL, Bummer Hill).
The Callous Daoboys resurrect noise rock as if they’re summoning the dead. Sure, every band claims to blend heavy riffs with catchy melodies as if that’s somehow fresh by itself, but this crew delivers that with a wrecking ball of unrestrained frenzy and total mayhem. The band’s three full-length albums and various EPs loudly testify to their fearless creativity and clever craftsmanship. - Ryan Downey
BAEST Announces New Album, Unleashes Video for New Single, “Misfortunate Son (feat. ORM)”
Danish death metal commando BAEST will be unleashing its fourth studio album, 'Colossal,' on August 15, 2025 via Century Media Records! To celebrate the upcoming offering, the band is now sharing the crushing new single, “Misfortunate Son (feat. ORM)," which can be found along with an official music video created by Moshmallows below.
Produced by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio (Heaven Shall Burn, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Haunted, etc.), the album contains nine tracks across 42 minutes, including the already released singles "Colossus" and "Imp Of The Perverse," as well as an upcoming single with guest vocal features by Jesper Binzer of D-A-D on “King Of The Sun."
Pre-orders are now live HERE.
BAEST explains about the “Colossal” album and the band’s current activities as follows: “Paying homage to the heavy metal roots of our music, we wanted to incorporate fast, classic and rocking riffs. This album showcases our passion for melody and a new direction for our death metal. Keeping the energy of former releases and adding new flavours to the inferno, ‘Colossal’ stands out as an honest, original and exciting release. Recording it over the course of 2 years at Antfarm Studio with Tue Madsen has been a different but exciting process, leaving a lot of space in between material released off the album, with the two first singles ‘Colossus’ and ‘Imp Of The Perverse’ being almost a year old by now. We found that giving songs more time to grow felt right, and we also had to reinvent our own style and sound in that process, which leads to our satisfaction with ‘Colossal’ - it’s a broad album sound wise, and we feel this is the essence of BAEST. Playing some of the new tracks live on our recent tour with Danish rock legends D-A-D was helpful in cementing the appeal of the new tracks and helped us finish the album recordings between those shows. Next up, we embark on our first ever U.S./North America run supporting Arch Enemy, and we are following this tour up with a ton of European festivals. This will be the perfect platform to show the new material and get feedback from the fans - see you on the road!”
Adds BAEST about the new song: "'Misfortunate Son’ is the newest single release from our upcoming 4th album ‘Colossal.’ Recorded at Antfarm Studio with Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Heaven Shall Burn, Meshuggah), it brings forth a blend of melody and brutality. The song showcases our passion for classic heavy metal riffing while incorporating the signature catchiness we always strive for with BAEST! We brought our Danish heroes ORM to add some eerie vocals, contributing a darker mood to the track…”
In addition, BAEST will be laying waste to North America next week for the first time ever as they embark on the "Blood Dynasty" tour in support of Arch Enemy w/ Fit For An Autopsy and Thrown Into Exile! The band will launch their destruction in San Diego, CA next week, on April 15, and will batter audiences across the continent through May 10 in Stroudsburg, PA. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.
The album’s artwork was created by Solomacello
BAEST North American Tour Dates
(supporting Arch Enemy w/ Fit For An Autopsy + Thrown Into Exile):
04/14: San Diego, CA @ Observatory Northpark
04/15: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
04/16: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
04/18: Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom
04/19: Seattle, WA @ Showbox
04/20: Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
04/22: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
04/23: Calgary, AB @ The MacEwan Hall
04/25: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
04/26: Denver, CO @ Summit
04/28: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
04/29: Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theater
04/30: Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Hall
05/02: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
05/03: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
05/05: Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of The Living Art
05/06: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
05/08: Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia
05/09: Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theater
05/10: Stroudsburg, PA @ The Sherman Theater
Are you ready to rock? Something colossal is coming…
Baest are back, with a new sound and a badass attitude. Over the last decade, the Danish quintet have become one of the most celebrated and respected death metal bands in Europe. Their reign of terror began with debut album Danse Macabre, which emerged to great acclaim in 2019. Since then, the Danes have been relentless. Subsequent albums Venenum (2019) and Necro Sapiens (2021) cemented their reputation as extreme metal mavericks with an ear for lethal hooks, while their passionate dedication to playing live enabled them to spread the word at shows and festivals around the world.
But things are slightly changing with album number 4: Colossal. Pieced together in the aftermath of Covid lockdowns, and fine-tuned over the last couple of years, the new Baest album is an absolute monster. The new songs are still rooted in the belligerent death metal that informed previous records, but Colossal represents a wholesale transformation. Inspired by and infused with old school, classic metal riffs and a giant helping of rock ‘n’ roll bombast, Baest have written an album that delights in the glory of heavy metal and the fine art of rocking out. Bursting at the seams with catchy riffs and classy melodies, with stylistic salutes to everyone from Ozzy Osbourne and Dokken, through to Iron Maiden and Whitesnake, this is the magnificent rock ‘n’ roll rebirth of Baest.
“We went on tour with the Krisiun guys a couple of years back, and every soundcheck they were playing ZZ Top songs,” says Baest guitarist Svend Karlsson. “Everyone in the venue was rocking out, you know? So let’s rock! As a band, you have to mature a little and figure out that you have to write songs for yourself, and that way of thinking has brought the best out of us. When we talked to Tue about it, we called it ‘Ozzy death metal’. It’s really exciting to see what people think. We’re looking forward to people hearing this album. We released two singles last year that were in a different direction, but the fans haven’t heard the Dokken stuff yet! [Laughs]”
From the explosive assault of the opening Stormbringer, the new Baest album is an electrifying dose of the good stuff. Produced by the legendary Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio in Denmark, Colossal never bends to current trends. Instead, this is a thrilling celebration of heavy metal, played with extreme metal intensity. Vocalist Simon Olsen has evolved into a truly formidable frontman, with a vastly expanded array of shouts and growls, and his band mates – Karlsson, guitarist Lasse Revsbech, bassist Mattias Melchiorsen and drummer Sebastian Abildsten – have grown in power and stature. As Karlsson explains, this change of direction was simply about Baest being true to themselves.
“We began the process during Covid, and we found out that we needed to do something that everyone thought was fun,” he states. “Then we tried to zoom in on what makes different songs fun. On the first EP, before we signed to Century Media, there is a lot of melodic rock ‘n’ roll stuff. I think it’s there because we hadn’t learned yet to do more death metal riffs, so those were the riffs that Lasse and I had from our upbringing. This time, we turned back to all of those kinds of riffs, being influenced by Zakk Wylde and Jake E. Lee, Accept, Metallica and all that kind of stuff. We figured that if it’s fun and we enjoy playing it, then it’s going to fit! We finally had the guts to try it, and not to worry about what the death metal fans are going to think.”
Although they may anticipate a backlash from death metal purists, Baest are confident that their evolution will be well received. With songs ranging from the anthemic ‘80s metal fury of the title track, and the brutal rock squall of King Of The Sun (featuring a cameo from D-A-D’s Jesper Binzer), to the progressive, true metal avalanche of epic closer Depraved World, Colossal takes Baest back to the essence of their craft.
“When we wrote Depraved World, that’s a riff from when Lasse was 14 years old,” says Karlsson. “He said, ‘I’ve got this riff!’ and we were like, ‘Let’s do an Iron Maiden death metal song!’ [Laughs] It’s so much fun, because it’s long and so different. The headline for the whole album is that it’s different, it’s catchy, and it’s rock ‘n’ roll. Rock ‘n’ roll vibes, but in the aggressive form of extreme metal. This is our first time working with Tue Madsen, and he’s a no-bullshit kind of guy. He’s been in the industry for so many records and with so many different bands, so he’s like, ‘Fuck what people think! Let’s do what seems fun and what sounds catchy!’”
2024 saw the release of two singles from Colossal: the viciously catchy Imp Of The Perverse, and the aforementioned Colossus. Both were rapturously received, and generated a lot of excitement about Baest’s next move. Now that they have the new music in the can, Svend Karlsson and his comrades are brimming with confidence and commitment to the heavy metal cause. Armed with songs that are guaranteed to send metal crowds into a joyous frenzy, Denmark’s smartest death metal band are perfectly placed to conquer the entire world.
“I think we needed to figure out that we were okay with being a heavy metal band,” Karlsson shrugs. “There are also a lot of progressive elements to the record, that we started developing on the Justitia EP. That’s when we realised that it works live, and people really like the Ozzy riffs! So let’s do some more! We played a new, unreleased song on the last tour. Nobody had heard it before, but instantly everyone started clapping along and jumping and having fun. Everybody wants to party, right?”
BAEST line-up:
Svend Karlsson - Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Simon Olsen - Vocals
Lasse Revsbech - Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Sebastian Abildsten - Drums & Percussion
Mattias ‘Muddi’ Melchiorsen - Bass
Album Artwork:
Solomacello
Production:
Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio
Special Guests:
Jesper Binzer of D-A-D on "King Of The Sun"
ORM on "Misfortunate Son"
Formats (U.S.): Ltd. CD Digipak / LP / Digital Album
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