American Idol Winner Iam Tongi Brings the 'Sunshine' with New Track

April 25, 2025

“American Idol” Season 21 winner and Hawaii native, Iam Tongi, releases new track, “Sunshine,” today via 19 Recordings ahead of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Written by Tongi along with Tyler Cain and Johnny Reid, the song finds Tongi basking in positivity and feel-good warmth with a fusion of country and reggae sounds offering a dose of sonic Vitamin D to match his Hawaiian home. Listen to “Sunshine” HERE.

Recorded in Nashville at Soultrain Sound Studios, Tongi says of the song, “Even though I just turned 20, I’ve had to face some pretty difficult times in my life. When I lost my dad a few years ago, it made me realize how short life is. It also made me take stock of what really matters. My mom is my biggest hero and inspiration, and she has always pushed me to be kind, work hard and be a better version of myself, no matter what.”

Tongi continues, “I wrote ‘Sunshine’ because I wanted to spread love, light and positivity to the world. Even when times are tough, you can find goodness around you.”

At just 18-years old when he auditioned, the Hawaiian born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist won hearts around the world and brought Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, to tears with his emotional performance of James Blunt's "Monsters," dedicated to his father Rodney who had recently passed away - watch it HERE. The audition went on to become the most watched on the show’s YouTube with 36 million views. Tongi became the first Pacific Islander to win the series and went on to earn his first Billboard No. 1 on the Rock Digital Songs Sales Chart after releasing his debut single, "I'll Be Seeing You"

Tongi is set to make his CMA Fest debut June 5 on the Dr Pepper Amp Stage as well as his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 11. He is currently on the road with dates across the U.S. through the summer and fall with more to be announced soon. For the latest news including tour dates and new music visit  iamtongiofficial.com and follow along @wtongi on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook.

Upcoming Tour Dates
May 10        Nashville, TN Nashville Soccer Club Halftime, Geodis Park
June 5               Nashville, TN CMA Fest, Dr Pepper Amp Stage
June 11           Nashville, TN Grand Ole Opry House
June 21           Del Mar, CA Corona Grand Stage / Toyota Concert Series
Sept 1 Puyallup, WA Washington State Fair
Sept 5                Concord, CA   Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Sept 10         Phoenix, AZ   Arizona Financial Theatre

About 19 Entertainment
19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television, is led by executive producers Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman, with key programs including the global hit “American Idol” co-produced by Fremantle for ABC and “So You Think You Can Dance” co-produced by dcp for Fox. Additionally, 19 Recordings has launched the music careers of platinum artists, including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Phillip Phillips, Lauren Alaina, and more recently, Gabby Barrett, Chayce Beckham, Iam Tongi, and country artist Will Moseley.

Archers Release New Single "Better Off" via SBG Records

April 25, 2025

Wisconsin metalcore powerhouse ARCHERS have just dropped their latest single, “Better Off,” now available on all streaming platforms. Known for their intense energy, emotionally charged lyrics, and uncompromising sound, ARCHERS continue their rise in the modern metalcore landscape with this hard-hitting new release.

"'Better Off' is about breaking free from a manipulative relationship and having the courage to set and enforce personal boundaries even when it’s uncomfortable,"says the band.

“Better Off” is the lead single from their upcoming EP, Temporary High, due out June 13 via SBG Records. Produced by Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Sleeping With Sirens), the band’s fourth EP showcases ARCHERS' evolving sound—a bold blend of blistering metalcore aggression and catchy, high-energy pop dynamics.

The band states, "Temporary High is all about finding catharsis. It’s about breaking free from toxic cycles and finding value in oneself apart from anyone or anything that would try to usurp one’s own identity."

Pre-Order Temporary High

https://merchnow.com/collections/archers

STREAM "Better Off"

https://orcd.co/archers_better_off

ARCHERS combine massive melodies and crushing heaviness with unrivaled passion and precision. The music of the Midwestern quartet connects deeply via confessional tales of broken hearts and mental anguish, building an intimate sense of community with outsiders from all corners of the world.

After years of honing their craft on the road, at major rock festivals and touring alongside bands such as Asking Alexandria, Catch Your Breath, From Ashes to New, Magnolia Park and Imminence, the band has developed a knack for delivering high octane, head turning performances that resonate with
their fans while continuing to win over a dedicated army of new fans with each performance.

The Wisconsin band’s momentum is a testament to the strength of its soaring songs and magnetic live performances. Its fourth EP, Temporary High, was produced by Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Sleeping With Sirens) and blends energetic pop and visceral metalcore into an evocative sound.

Engaging frontman Nathanael Pulley and dynamic guitarist Ben Koehler first came together under the Archers banner in 2015, with the later addition of funk and R&B-loving bassist and vocalist Oscar Porter and hard rock-weaned drummer Grayson Mesarosh crystalizing the band’s definitive line-up.
Each of the four came into heavy music via different gateways, from a mixture of metalcore and melodic rock bands as diverse as the Vans Warped Tour line-up, from pop-punk hooks to devastating breakdowns.

Determination, passion, and authenticity are the beating heart of Archers. Even as Archers’ mission expands worldwide, the quartet is determined to remain true to themselves. This is evident to their most diehard fans, and it is precisely why what they are doing connects so profoundly.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Supporting The Funeral Portrait

4/25 - Lititz, PA - Mickey's Black Box

4/26 - Buffalo, NY - Rec Room

4/27 - Towson, MD - The Recher

4/28 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club

EU / UK Dates

06/10 - Berlin, DE • Kantine Am Berghain

06/11 - Hradec Kralove, CZ - Rock For People Festival

06/12 - Munich, DE • Strom

06/13 - Interlaken, CH - Greenfield Festival

06/15 - Donnington Park, UK - Download Festival

06/16 - Bristol, UK • Exchange

06/18 - London, UK • The Black Heart

Archers Headline Tour with Rivals, Of Virtue and Dead Eyes

7/5/2025 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Summerfest^

7/6/2025 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch

7/7/2025 - Columbus, OH - Skully’s Music Diner#

7/8/2025 - Lakewood, OH Mercury Music Lounge#

7/10/2025 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall

7/11/2025 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry

7/12/2025 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club

7/14/2025 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819

7/15/2025 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Hell)

7/16/2025 - Nashville, TN - East Side Bowl

7/18/2025 - Chicago, IL - Reggies

7/19/2025 - Cadott, WI - Rock Fest*

7/20/2025 - Indianapolis, IN - Hi-Fi

7/21/2025 - Springfield, MO - The Riff

7/23/2025 - Dallas, TX - Trees

7/24/2025 - San Antonio, TX - The Rock Box

7/25/2025 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beer City Music Hall

7/26/2025 - Kansas City, MO - Warehouse On Broadway

7/27/2025 - St Louis, MO - Red Flag

Archers and Rivals only ^

No Of Virtue #

Archers only *

ARCHERS:

Nathanael Pulley - Vocals

Ben Koehler - Guitar

Oscar Porter - Bass/Vocals

Grayson Mesarosh - Drums

For More Information Please Visit:

MACHINE HEAD | UNATØNED OUT NOW + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'ØUTSIDER'

April 25, 2025

Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have sharpened their sound into its most direct and impactful form with the release of their eleventh album, UNATØNED. The record - which is now available via Nuclear Blast Records - is a testament to momentum, an album honed to its sharpest edge, forged on creative discipline and the hunger to push forward.

In celebration of the new album, the band reveal the music video for the track, 'ØUTSIDER'. The music video, directed by David Parada and Robb Flynn as creative director, was filmed at the San Antonio performance on their current North American Tour.

MACHINE HEAD comments,
"💥 UNATØNED ØUT NØW💥 -- Head Cases! Our monumental new album is out everywhere!

🎥 We've also unleashed a RAGER of a music video for the track "ØUTSIDER" which was filmed at the historical landmark The Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX on our current headlining North American tour with In Flames, Lacuna Coil and Unearth.

ØUTSIDER is an anthem that has kinship with anyone who’s had to cut toxic people loose. These last few years, I’ve had to let go of a lot of relationships, and I know I’m not alone in that. This track is for anyone who’s been there.

Celebrate with us by blasting the new album UNATØNED! Give us your first impressions Head Cases!!"

Order & stream UNATØNED:
https://machinehead.bfan.link/unatoned

WATCH: 'ØUTSIDER' Music Video below:

MACHINE HEAD is on their massive North American tour alongside labelmates and Swedish melodic death metal icons IN FLAMES, Italian metal titans LACUNA COIL, and American metalcore outfit UNEARTH.

Tickets for the tour are available for purchase:
https://www.machinehead1.com/pages/tour

Confirmed dates for MACHINE HEAD's North American Tour 2025 with IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL, UNEARTH are:

04.25 U.S. Reading, PA @ Santander Arena
04.26 U.S. Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
04.27 CAN Montreal, QC @ M'Telus
04.28 CAN Toronto, ON @ History
04.30 U.S. Cincinnati, OH @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
05.02 U.S. Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
05.03 U.S. Chicago, IL @ Radius
05.04 U.S. Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
05.05 CAN Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings
05.07 CAN Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Center
05.08 CAN Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
05.10 CAN Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place

Written in motion – on the road, in hotel rooms, and across continents – it reflects the raw energy of their return to the global festival circuit after an 11-year hiatus. UNATØNED was recorded at Robb's Jam Room, Sharkbite Studios, and Drop Of Sun Recording between July 2023 and December 2024. The album was produced by Robb Flynn as well as Zack Ohren who was also responsible for the engineering. The mixing and mastering was handled by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy at Audioworks UK and the mastering of the record was handled by Ted Jensen and his assistant Justin Shturtz. The only exception was the track 'LANDSCAPE ØF THØRNS' which was produced by Flynn and Joel Wanasek who was also in charge of mixing the single alongside Zack Ohren. MACHINE HEAD once again tapped Seth Siro Anton to create the album artwork.

Eleven albums deep, MACHINE HEAD remains as fierce, relevant, and unstoppable as ever

MACHINE HEAD is:
Robb Flynn | Vocals & Guitars
Jared MacEachern | Bass & Vocals
Reece Scruggs | Guitar
Matt Alston | Drums

More information:
https://www.machinehead1.com/
https://twitter.com/MfnH
https://www.instagram.com/machine_head/
https://www.youtube.com/c/machinehead/featured
https://www.facebook.com/MachineHead
https://www.tiktok.com/@machineheadofficial

LORDS OF ACID 'PRAISE THE LORDS' 2025 TOUR KICKS OFF MAY 27 WITH NEW VOCALIST CARLA HARVEY, LITTLE MISS NASTY, LUCIA CIFARELLI from KMFDM, AND MORE

April 25, 2025

The Praise the Lords 2025 Tour is almost upon us-and it's shaping up to be one of the wildest, naughtiest, and most unforgettable nights in underground music this year. Belgian electro-industrial legends Lords of Acid return to the U.S. this summer, launching May 27 in San Francisco and running through June 29 in Las Vegas.This run marks the debut of new front woman Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies), stepping into the role of the new Acid Queen.

Support comes from international rock/metal/goth/edm burlesque powerhouse Little Miss Nasty known for their dark glam aesthetic, genre-smashing stage show, and viral, take-no-prisoners choreography.

KMFDM's legendary alt-icon vocalist Lucia Cifarelli will join on select dates with a dark, gritty solo set.

Opening DJ sets from DJ AlleyKat and NYC nightlife icon Xris SMACK! setting the mood for sin with goth, EBM, rock, and industrial club fire.

Tickets and VIP Meet & Greets are going fast-with many cities nearing sellout and VIP allotments nearly gone in several markets.

VIP includes a personal photo and meet and greet with Lords Of Acid, exclusive signed merch, and early venue access.

Don't miss your chance to witness this wild, cross-genre tour.

Tickets & VIP available now at:.

HERE

Praise the Lords. Join the cult. Get loud. Get nasty.

TEETH | RELEASE NEW EP I AM THE WAY TO OBLIVION + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'LET IT IN'

April 24, 2025

Coming off a string SOLD OUT shows with the CANCER BATS and a North American direct support run with NORMA JEAN, Canadian hardcore/metal powerhouse TEETH delivers their newest offering in the form of a 2 song EP. l Am the Way to Oblivion is raw and features unrelenting aggression while serving blended chaotic riffs, crushing breakdowns, and visceral intensity. The EP is now available for purchase on all streaming platforms.

The cherry on top of the sundae is the music video for their latest track, 'Let It In'. Watch the music video for the frantic assault of jagged guitars, pummeling drums, and feral vocals, capturing the chaos of confinement.

TEETH comments, "A descent into obsession, and the battle for control. ‘Let It In’ is about the cycles we can’t break, and the darkness that begs to be let inside”.

Stream l Am the Way to Oblivion:
https://teeth.bfan.link/i-am-the-way-to-oblivion

I Am the Way to Oblivion EP was recorded earlier this year at Destroyer Studios in Hamilton, Ontario. It was produced by the band and engineered by Chris LeMasters. For the mixing and mastering of the EP, the band once again worked with Lance Prenc (ALPHA WOLF, POLARIS, VOID OF VISION). The album artwork was created by Tiltshift Visual and Chris LeMasters.

In May, they hit London Music Hall as direct support for IN FLAMES, headlining Pouzza Fest in Montreal, and were just announced as part of the lineup for legendary New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The band is set to announce more North American tour dates soon!

TEETH live dates
05.01 London, ON @ London Music Hall w. IN FLAMES
05.17 Montreal, QC @ Pouzza Fest
09.20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal and Hardcore Festival

Driven by rage, TEETH’s sound is an unfiltered, cathartic eruption of fury and despair.

Whiskey Myers Bring the 'Thunder' with New Album Due Sept. 26; Lead Single "Time Bomb" Out Now

April 23, 2025

With cryptic videos sending fans into a frenzy to catch hidden clues and uncover their meaning, Whiskey Myers now officially confirm details of a new album on the way. The genre-defying six piece is back and bolder than ever with Whomp Whack Thunder, their highly anticipated seventh studio album set to release Sept. 26 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records. Channeling the spirit of classic rock through a modern Southern lens – roaring guitars, thunderous drums and lyrics that cut deep – the album is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE.

Born from the piney woods of East Texas and shaped in the soul of Nashville during an immersive three weeks with renowned producer Jay Joyce – known for bringing edge, atmosphere and unpredictability to every project (Eric Church, Cage the Elephant, Halestorm, Lainey Wilson) – Whomp Whack Thunder is a strong statement from the multi-Platinum independent band.

A raw, hard-hitting preview arrives today, April 23, with lead single “Time Bomb,” capturing the energy of a band pushing boundaries without losing their roots. Listen HERE ahead of the song’s live debut at Stagecoach this Friday, April 25, offering a first glimpse at what promises to be one of the most dynamic records in Whiskey Myers’ catalog.

“We didn’t set out to chase a specific sound—we set out to make a Whiskey Myers record,” reflects lead guitarist John Jeffers. “Jay pulled something out of us that’s raw and real, and every track’s got a piece of our story in it. This album’s about where we’ve been, what we’ve lived and the scars we earned along the way – and I think Whomp Whack Thunder might just be our most fearless album yet.”

Whomp Whack Thunder is the sound of a band at the height of its powers, marrying Southern swagger with arena-sized rock and soul-searching songwriting. Frontman Cody Cannon penned all eleven tracks solo, delivering stories that hit with the emotional weight of lived experience and the firepower of their signature sound. From the breakneck energy of “Tailspin” to the introspective grit of “Icarus” and the raucous stomp of “Ramblin’ Jones,” it’s a record born of the road and shaped by nearly two decades of defiant, grassroots momentum.

The album features the full force of the band – Cannon (vocals, guitar), Jeffers (guitar), Cody Tate (guitar), Jamey Gleaves (bass), Jeff Hogg (drums) and Tony Kent (percussion, piano) – with Joyce also contributing keys, organ and guitar, crafting a sonic landscape that stretches from greasy blues-rock riffs to gospel-tinged country soul.

Ahead of the fall release, fans can catch early previews of the new music on the What We Were Born To Do Tour, kicking off June 6 and hitting cities across the U.S. throughout the summer. Whiskey Myers also co-headlines 14 dates of the Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band later this year in addition to headlining their own personally curated festivals; the seventh annual Wiggy Thump Festival on May 10 in their hometown of Palestine, Texas and the inaugural Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” music vacation taking over Miramar Beach, Fla. Nov. 7-9.

For more information, visit whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Upcoming Whiskey Myers Tour Dates
What We Were Born To Do Tour
June 6  ||  Des Moines, Iowa  ||  Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
June 7  ||  La Vista, Neb.  ||  The Astro
June 8  ||  Rapid City, S.D.  ||  The Monument – Summit Arena
June 10  ||  Bonner, Mont.  ||  KettleHouse Amphitheater
June 12  ||  Fargo, N.D.  ||  Scheels Arena
June 13  ||  Prior Lake, Minn.  ||  Mystic Lake Casino Hotel – Mystic Amphitheater
June 14  ||  Gary, Ind.  ||  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
June 15  ||  Interlochen, Mich.  ||  Interlochen Center for the Arts – Kresge Auditorium
June 17  ||  Toledo, Ohio  ||  Toledo Zoo & Aquarium – Amphitheater
June 18  ||  Huntington, W.V.  ||  Mountain Health Arena
June 20  ||  Kansas City, Mo.  ||  Starlight Theater
June 23  ||  Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Stage AE
June 25  ||  Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall Civic Center
June 26  ||  Evansville, Ind.  ||  Ford Center
July 17  ||  Macon, Ga.  || Atrium Health Amphitheater
July 18  ||  Birmingham, Ala.  ||  Coca-Cola Amphitheater
July 19  ||  Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater
July 20  ||  Salem, Va.  ||  Salem Civic Center
July 22  ||  Manteo, N.C.  ||  Roanoke Island Festival Park
July 24  ||  Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 25  ||  Virginia Beach, Va.  ||  Virginia Beach Dome
July 26  ||  Richmond, Va.  ||  Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
July 27  ||  Cherokee, N.C.  ||  Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort

Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band
Aug. 7  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
Aug. 8  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
Aug. 9  ||  Quincy, Wash.  ||  The Gorge Amphitheatre
Aug. 12  ||  Berkeley, Calif.  ||  Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
Aug. 15  ||  Stateline, Nev.  ||  Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Aug. 18  ||  Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Arizona Financial Theatre
Aug. 19  ||  Albuquerque, N.M.  ||  Isleta Amphitheater
Aug. 23  ||  Noblesville, Ind.  ||  Ruoff Music Center
Aug. 24  ||  St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug. 26  ||  Cincinnati, Ohio  ||  Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 28  ||  Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug. 29  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap
Aug. 30  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap
Sept. 1  ||  Gilford, N.H.  ||  BankNH Pavilion

Additional Dates
April 25  ||  Indio, Calif.  ||  Stagecoach
May 10  ||  Palestine, Texas  ||  Wiggy Thump
June 5  ||  Clinton, Iowa  ||  Tailgate N’ Tallboys
June 21  ||  Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  Summerfest
June 27  ||  South Greenfield, Mo.  ||  Baker-Spain Stampede
Oct. 11  ||  North Charleston, S.C.  ||  Riverfront Revival
Nov. 7-9  ||  Miramar Beach, Fla.  ||  Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon”

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played nearly 3,000 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show. The band is poised to begin their next chapter with their highly-anticipated seventh studio album Whomp Whack Thunder arriving Sept. 26 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, with lead single “Time Bomb” available everywhere now. Their previous project, Tornillo, featured the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and followed breakthrough album Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.5 million albums and amassed over 3.7 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features in Paramount’s hit shows “Yellowstone” (including an on-screen performance) and “Landman,” plus Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

Kublai Khan TX Announce Stacked US Fall Headliner With Drain, Gideon + Guilt Trip As Support, Special Guest Throwdown For Los Angeles Date Only

April 23, 2025

Texan titans Kublai Khan TX have today announced they'll be bringing the beatdown to a town near you this fall on their US headlining run with Drain, Gideon and Guilt Trip as support. The tour kicks off on September 18 at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, and wraps on October 26 at the iconic Palladium in Los Angeles, California, with special guest Throwdown for the final show. Speaking about the tour, vocalist Matt Honeycutt commented:

"Time to do it bigger and badder than ever on this headliner with our friends in Drain, Gideon, and Guilt Trip. See y’all soon.

P.S. don’t forget about Throwdown in L.A. too."

Prior to today's announcement, the band unleashed their latest album 'Exhibition Of Prowess' (via Rise Records), which includes tracks "Supreme Ruler", "Theory Of Mind", and "Low Tech". Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. local time at the link here so get yours before they're all gone, and stay tuned for more Kublai Khan TX news coming soon.

Kublai Khan TX US Headlining Tour Dates with Drain, Gideon + Guilt Trip

9.18 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life

9.20 - Worcester, MA - New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

9.21 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom

9.23 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo RiverWorks

9.24 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

9.28 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall

9.30 - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed

10.1 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit

10.3 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest

10.4 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte

10.5 - North Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues

10.7 - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern

10.8 - St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

10.10 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center

10.11 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall

10.12 - Dallas, TX - The Factory in Deep Ellum

10.14 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater

10.15 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore Auditorium

10.16 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater

10.17 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee

10.18 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young

10.19 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young

10.20 - Salt Lake City, UT - Rockwell at The Complex

10.21 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory

10.23 - Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades

10.24 - San Jose, CA - San Jose Civic

10.26 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium

BLACKBRAID Reveals Details for Upcoming Full-Length, 'Blackbraid III'

April 23, 2025

Since the explosive release of the critically acclaimed record, 'Blackbraid II,' indigenous black metal master BLACKBRAID has been diligently creating his next opus deep within the heart of the desolate Adirondack Mountains. Today, BLACKBRAID is pleased to now reveal the details of 'Blackbraid III,' which will be released on August 8, 2025 independently.

The captivating album artwork was created in collaboration with Adam Burke, who handled the painting, and mainstay Blackbraid album artist Adrian Baxter, who did the illustration. It can be found below along with the tracklist!

New music will be revealed very soon. Stay tuned...

In addition, BLACKBRAID has partnered with Fire in the Mountains Festival to curate a special pre-release event where festival attendees will get to hear the record ahead of street date, which will be revealed along with additional details soon! Fire in the Mountains will take place in Montana from July 25-27, 2025 at the Red Eagle Campground on the Blackfeet Nation Reserve. Artists who have already been confirmed to perform include Blackbraid, Wardruna, Old Man's Child, Blood Incantation, and more, with additional bands TBA! Tickets are available HERE while the full lineup and all pertinent festival information can be found HERE.

'Blackbraid II' can now be streamed everywhere or ordered via Bandcamp or the official merch stores in USA and EU.

Blackbraid is a solo indigenous black metal project from from the depths of the Adirondack wilderness creating music as raw and powerful as the mountains from whence it came…

Creator of Blackbraid: Sgah’gahsowáh

'Blackbraid III' Album Credits:

Composed & performed by Sgah'gahsowáh

Drums, recording, mixing & mastering by Neil Schneider

Guitar solo in “God of Black Blood" performed by Randy Moore

“Fleshbound" originally composed by Lord Belial

Painting by Adam Burke

Illustration by Adrian Baxter

Visual development & graphic design by Wolf Mountain Productions

Follow // Listen:

Shop/Pre-order:

Official Merch Store (USA)

Official Merch Store (EU)

Blackbraid is an independent artist and is not contracted to or owned by any music label.

The Lion's Daughter Announce Farewell Show

April 23, 2025

Whether it was a Dog Shaped Man, the Midnight Animal or a hospital run by werewolves, not even the most nightmarish creatures could tame The Lion's Daughter. What began in the mid-2010s as a horror-stricken, blackened and sludgy trio rabidly evolved into a frightening, futuristic, synth-metal foursome.

Now, after two decades and five skin-tillating albums, The Lion's Daughter are going out on their own terms.

"Bands are not supposed to last forever", says guitarist, synth player and vocalist Rick Giordano. "It's been 18 goddamn years. We've done every single thing we ever set out to do. Each of us will continue to play music (and more than likely with each other), but this thing called The Lion's Daughter...well, we did that already.

"Some bands don't know when to quit, and we don't want to be one of those bands", Rick continues. "Instead of trudging along for another X amount of years, we'd rather go out with a bang and play one last show with our friends! And we're going to donate every dime from that show to Stray Rescue. Hating people and loving dogs has always kinda been our thing".

The Lion's Daughter will play their final show on June 21 in the band's hometown of St. Louis, Missouri at Off Broadway. They'll be joined by local doomsayers Fister, the recently reunited Sine Nomine, mighty progressive sludgers Path of Might, and freshly blackened death metal band Furnace Floor. All proceeds from the show will benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis.

"This isn't a sad thing", Rick emphasizes. "Bands SHOULD end, and we're raising money for pups".

The Lion's Daughter Farewell Show
A benefit for Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
Presented by 4 Hands Brewery
w/ Fister, Sine Nomine, Path of Might & Furnace Floor

Saturday, June 21 @ Off Broadway

3509 Lemp Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118

Doors @ 7pm | Show @ 8 pm
$15 General Admission
All Ages (21+ w/ valid ID to drink, $3 surcharge if under 21)

Since their first benefit show in 2014, The Lion's Daughter have raised more than $25,000 for Stray Rescue.

Get tickets
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/stray-rescue-benefit-the-lions-off-broadway-tickets/14300313

Donate
https://www.strayrescue.org/donate

The Lion's Daughter's albums Existence Is Horror, Future Cult and Skin Show are out now on Season Mist.

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Wherever they roared, The Lion's Daughter birthed a fitting soundtrack for the end of us all.

Line-up:
Rick Giordano - Vocals, Guitars, Synths
Erik Ramsier - Drums
Scott Fogelbach - Bass
Aaron Akin - Guitars

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Newly Independent Electro Rock Duo WARGASM Drop "Vigilantes" Video — WATCH // Band Announces Headline North American Tour

April 23, 2025

Riotous and incendiary UK duo WARGASM, who make angry music for sad people, are back and they've upped the f**king ante. Today, they drop the video for their new single "Vigilantes," the first taste of music as an independent entity once again. Get ready for this one to register on the Richter scale.

Watch it Below:

It's all fists, all fury, complete with synths, rhythmic bounce and groove, and raging riffs. Basically, "Vigilantes" is the sort of signature electro-tinged, metallic anthem that the band is known for crafting. Wargasm haven't simply been turning heads for years — they have been ripping 'em clean off your neck.

The track will leave you in a heap, gasping for breath, once the final note fades out. And then you'll get up, hit the replay button, and do it all over again.

"Months and months of turmoil, love, hate, and passion has gone into 'Vigilantes,'" shares the band. "We have waited so long to release this for you and with it, Wargasm are excited to be an unsigned band again. This is turbulence bottled, shaken, and injected right into your ear drums. Everything about Wargasm is energy. We hope you feel something."

Yes, that's correct. Wargasm, who were tipped by NME as "a total riot," labeled by Everything Is Noise as "brutally efficient at utilizing an array of sounds and tones to build a playground of blood, rust, and debauchery" and hailed by Kerrang!for their "glossy, sexy, action movie kind of violence," are once again fully independent and they continue to do things THEIR way.

Wargasm — comprised of Sam Matlock and Milkie Way — also announced their first-ever headline tour of the U.S. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 25 at 10am local time. Get tickets here. Dates are below.

WARGASM ON TOUR:
8/31 — Pryor, OK
9/2 — Denton, TX
9/3 — Austin, TX
9/5 — Mesa, AZ
9/6 — Los Angeles, CA
9/7 — San Francisco, CA
9/9 — Salt Lake City, UT
9/10 — Denver, CO
9/12 — St. Paul, MN
9/13 — Chicago, IL
9/15 — Brooklyn, NY
9/16 — Cambridge, MA
9/17 — Baltimore, MD
9/19 — Toronto, ON
9/20 — Lakewood, OH
9/21 — Louisville, KY

About WARGASM:
WARGASM are the climax of an orgy between heavy metal, electronic, rave, alternative, and industrial powered up by the friction of two gleefully insane creative insurgents Milkie Way and Sam Matlock. They honed a vital and visceral vision across early bangers such as "Spit.," 'Rage All Over," "Salma Hayek," and "Scratchcard Feeling," paving the way for 2022's EXPLICIT: THE MIXXXTAPE. Beyond reeling in over 10 million streams and counting, the latter incited the applause of PAPER, Revolver, and more, as well as earning the endorsement of icons such as Jonathan Davis of Korn and Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit who personally tapped the band to open a 2022 North American arena tour. They stand out the rare force of nature who could hold their own on tour with either YUNGBLUD or Corey Taylor of Slipknot. Plus, they've graced the covers of Alternative Press and KERRANG! in addition to garnering the first-ever "New Noise Award" at the 2022 KERRANG! Awards. However, everything simply set the stage for their 2023 full-length debut album, VENOM. The duo deliver a shockingly catchy blast of horny and hypnotic heavy music as unpredictable as it is uncompromising. Its lineage can be traced to the big-screen genre mashing of the nineties, yet it’s spiked with a 21st century fury that could only belong to WARGASM. You've been warned by singles "Bang Ya Head" [Feat. Fred Durst] and "Do It So Good." Rock music won't be the same, and thank FUCKING God for that.

Rhüne Mountain Festival Announces Full Artist Line-up

April 22, 2025

Rhüne Mountain Festival Announces Full Artist Line-up

Buy Tickets Here

The countdown is on, and Rhüne Mountain Festival has officially unveiled its full lineup for a June celebration steeped in fuzz, riffs, and ritual.

From June 26th–28th, heavy-hitting artists like SUN BELOW, YETI ON HORSEBACK, AAWKS, OCCULT WITCHES, and OL TIME MOONSHINE — among others — will conjure walls of sound beneath the hazy skies of Dunnville, Ontario: North America’s mecca for doom-laden grooves, desert-drenched stoner riffs, and psychedelic sermons.

The full daily lineup — a cosmic roadmap of riff-heavy rituals and fuzz-fueled journeys — can be found here:

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 -

HALF TIGHT

IVY GARDENS

NOVA DOLL

WYNDRIDER

SUN BELOW

INDIAN HANDCRAFTS

FRIDAY, JUNE 27-

NASU

VOIDSEER

CAVERNOUS

YETI ON HORSEBACK

OVERCROOK

ASTRAL WITCH

BLACK ABSINTHE

PALE MARE

PYRES

LOOSE

ABSORB

AAWKS

SONS OF OTIS

RIP

THE DEATH WHEELERS

DOPETHRONE

SATURDAY, JUNE 28-

SHADOW OF JUPITER

SONIC TABOO

EARTH ALTAR

MOOCH

OCCULT WITCHES

CANNABUS

OL TIME MOONSHINE

LOW ORBIT

PALE HORSE RITUAL

BIBLICAL

DOOMBOYZ

GOZU

ECSTATIC VISION

ACID MAMMOTH

SONS OF ARRAKIS

Buy Tickets HERE: https://fannatickets.com/event/june-26-28-rhune-mountain-fest-dunnville-ontario-370/register

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Hall of Fame Singer/Songwriter Daryl Hall Set for U.S., U.K. Dates with Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook

April 22, 2025

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall just added a west coast run featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze starting October 19th in Reno, NV and ending November 4th in Denver, CO. See full tour dates below.

Tilbrook has previously performed with Hall on his award-winning web series, Live from Daryl’s House. “I’ve toured with Glenn in the past, and I’m a fan of his songs, and it will be great to work with him again,” said Daryl, whose previous tours included acts Howard Jones, Elvis Costello and Todd Rundgren. The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set in front of the house band to open, then joining Daryl Hall on-stage to close the show.

Added Tilbrook, “I am so excited to be playing with Daryl and his fabulous band this year. After having a blast touring with them in 2021, and re-igniting the flame in Daryl’s House in 2023, I look forward to reuniting with them and playing some of my favorite songs, Daryl songs and some other stuff that you’ll love! Come down and don’t break the furniture.”

The tour’s next leg brings them to the U.K. May 17th for dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Brighton, as well as the May 19th show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which will represent Daryl’s first-ever solo performance there.

Last year, Hall also toured with Elvis Costello, and released D, his first solo album in 13 years, co-produced by fellow RHOF inductee Dave Stewart, who co-wrote seven of the nine new original songs, with Hall penning the other two, on Virgin Records. The album spawned two top 20 hits on the AC Chart.

Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook Tour Schedule

March 22 – Arena Theatre – Houston, TX

March 25 – Majestic Theatre – San Antonio, TX

March 28 – WinStar World Casino – Thackerville, OK

March 30 – Stifel Theatre – St. Louis, MO

April 1 – Warner Theatre – Erie, PA

April 3 – Genesee Theatre – Waukegan, IL

April 5 – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort – Mt. Pleasant, MI

May 17 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, UK

May 19 – Royal Albert Hall – London, UK

May 21 – Symphony Hall – Birmingham, UK

May 23 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK

May 25 – Brighton Centre – Brighton, UK

July 11 – Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, CT

July 13 – The Pavilion at Point of the Bluff Vineyard – Hammondsport, NY

July 15 – Lowell Memorial Auditorium – Lowell, MA

July 17 – Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

July 19 – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA

July 21 – The Wellmont Theatre – Montclair, NJ

July 23 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY

July 25 – Ovation Hall – Atlantic City, NJ

October 19 – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Reno, NV

October 22 – Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA

October 24 – Blue Note Summer Sessions – Napa, CA

October 26 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV

October 28 – YouTube Theater – Inglewood, CA

October 30 – Pechanga Resort Casino – Temecula, CA

November 1 – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Indio, CA

November 4 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO

We Came As Romans Announce The Bad Luck Tour 2025 World Headline Tour

April 22, 2025

Just days after dropping their searing new single “Bad Luck,” modern metalcore torchbearers We Came As Romans have officially announced their Bad Luck 2025 World Tour. The epic headline run will include coast-to-coast dates across North America this July and August with special guests At The Burial, Currents & Johnny Booth. They will then head to Europe and the UK for an extensive headline run this fall with special guests Brand of Sacrifice.

VIP package upgrades via Soundrink and various pre-sales for the North American run will begin Wednesday, April 23rd at 10am local time. All tickets for the North American run will go on general sale Friday, April 25th at 10am local time HERE. For information on pre-sales and on-sale across the UK and Europe click HERE. Full dates below.

Launching on July 22nd in Toronto and closing out with an epic hometown at legendary Detroit venue, The Fillmore on August 23, the North American headline tour follows the massive response to the band’s first release of 2025—“Bad Luck”, a thunderous anthem of perseverance, identity, and rebirth.

Speaking on today's announcement, We Came As Romans frontman Dave Stephens shares

"This tour isn’t just a run of shows—it’s a celebration of what we’ve all built together, and it’s the perfect way to launch our new single, Bad Luck, into the world. We’ve poured everything into this release, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone from stage to stage."

The Bad Luck 2025 World Tour arrives on the heels of an already stacked US festival schedule for the band—including stops at Welcome to Rockville, Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration, Warped Tour, and When We Were Young—and signals a bold new era for a group who have spent nearly two decades rewriting the rules of modern heavy music.

BAD LUCK WORLD TOUR - NORTH AMERICA

With special guests

After The Burial, Currents & Johnny Booth

July 22 – Toronto, ON – Rebel

July 24 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square

July 25 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium

July 26 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore

July 27 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

July 29 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

July 30 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore

August 1 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

August 4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

August 5 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

August 6 – Austin, TX – Emo's

August 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

August 10 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24

August 12 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

August 13 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre

August 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

August 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

August 17 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

August 19 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

August 20 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

August 22 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

August 23 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore

ABOUT WE CAME AS ROMANS

We Came As Romans continue to progress and evolve at lightspeed, maintaining a place at the forefront of heavy music and culture. Never content to follow, they seamlessly alchemize crushing groove-driven catharsis, spacey electronics, and arena-size singalongs into a sound that refuses to sit still—effortlessly moving between metal, alternative, hardcore, and rock.

The Michigan-born five-piece—Dave Stephens, Joshua Moore, Lou Cotton, Andy Glass, and David Puckett—first broke through with Tracing Back Roots (2013), which cracked the Billboard 200 Top 10 and hit #1 on both the Independent Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. Their self-titled 2015 album followed, debuting at #11 on the Billboard 200, cementing their status as modern metalcore royalty.

Following the tragic loss of original vocalist Kyle Pavone in 2018, the band has continued to honor his legacy with their 2022 album, Darkbloom, their highest-praised record to date. Kerrang! awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it “a carrier for a knot of emotion, and a tribute to their friend.” It featured career-defining tracks like “Black Hole” (ft. Caleb Shomo), now over 102 million Spotify streams, and “Daggers” (ft. Zero 9:36), which surpassed 32 million streams. Media outlets including Loudwire and Consequence praised the album for its emotional range, sonic heft, and unapologetic vulnerability.

“Bad Luck” is the next step in their journey—an anthem born of loss, scars, heart, and unrelenting drive.

Teen Metal Band Chained Saint Announce First-Ever Tour

April 22, 2025

Teen metal band CHAINED SAINT — comprised of four high school students Ethan Kahn (17, guitar), Sebastian De Avila (18, bass), Cameron Cottrell (19, drums) and Sean Sterling (18, vocals) — were one of the most hotly tipped bands of 2024. In just a few short months, Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, and Judas Priest legend Rob Halford praised the band for their chops. SiriusXM's Liquid Metal added the band to their playlist, and their debut single "Animosity" served as the theme song for the WWE 2K24 DLC 4 trailer in September.

The band is over the moon to announce its upcoming, first-ever headline tour of the U.S.

Chained Saint will also appear at several festivals through the year, including Welcome to Rockville, Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, and VANS Warped Tour.

All upcoming dates, including a support slots for Alice In Chains, are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 25 at 10am local time. Pre-sale starts tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

"We cannot wait to get on the road and play in all of these great cities around the country," the band says with a twinkle in its collective eye. "This is what it's all about for us. Bringing our music to the people and having that direct connection with our fans, as well as making new ones city by city, by playing our songs live, is what we've been dreaming of!"

Born in a South Florida garage back in the summer of 2022, Chained Saint's recently released debut album, Blindside (out via independent label Patriark Records) combines the raw, organic riffery of the best old-school '80s thrash metal with a dash of modern-day brutality befitting the many challenges confronting the youth of 2024. The past and present collide, resulting in modern, metallic maelstrom made by a bunch of kids who play with fire in their veins — and their hands! Blindside, produced by William DuVall of Alice In Chains, focuses that fury into a powerfully concise, eight-song LP. The album was recorded and mixed to analog tape with no computers involved whatsoever in the recording sessions. No AI. No studio trickery. No bullshit. Just real riffs made by real players.

CHAINED SAINT ON TOUR:
5/6 — Miami, FL — Gramps^
5/8 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun@
5/13 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle@
5/15 — Dothan, AL — Dothan Civic Center@
5/17 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*

HEADLINE DATES:
6/19 — Orlando, FL — The Social
6/21 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits
6/24 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade — Altar
6/25 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre — Side Room
6/27 — Washington, DC — Venue TBA
6/29 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground
7/1 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie
7/2 — Ridgewood, NY — TV Eye
7/3 — Cleveland Heights, OH — Grog Shop
7/7 — Kansas City, MO — recordBar
7/8 — St. Louis, MO — Blueberry Hill — The Duck Room
7/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston — Bronze Peacock Room
7/11 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues Dallas — Cambridge Room
7/13 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger — Small Stage

FESTIVALS:
8/15 — Los Angeles, CA — Whisky A GoGo#
8/31 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma*
9/21 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
11/15 — Orlando, FL — Warped Tour*
^With Basterdane
@Supporting Alice In Chains
#With Knot(sic)
*Festival Dates

Rick Wakeman, featuring the vocals of Hayley Sanderson brings an all new show to the U.S. this Summer

April 22, 2025

In the last five years or so, keyboard maestro, composer and raconteur Rick Wakeman CBE has entertained audiences around the US with his brilliant and witty one-man shows, featuring solo performances of his work with YES, his own compositions and some surprise adaptations of other musicians’ material.

However, in July, his STRICTLY WAKEMAN tour will present a new show unlike any of his previous appearances. For the first time ever, Rick will be joining forces with a female singer – Hayley Sanderson, well-known for her work as one of the leading vocalists on the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing TV show – to present a series of concerts featuring music specially adapted for piano and vocals.

Rick and Hayley have been working together for several years. He accompanied her on her 2009 album, Just Songs, and impressed by her vocal versatility and clarity, subsequently invited her to sing lead vocals on a number of his shows for band (and sometimes, orchestra) in the UK and South America, at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the O2 Arena. Her awesome vocals also feature on the definitive Live At The London Palladium box set, recorded when Rick led his band through The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and a set of YES classics, over two magical nights in 2023, and on his studio album, A Gallery Of The Imagination. Rick was also the person to give her the affectionate nickname ‘Strictly’!

Rick Wakeman needs no introduction. His 50-plus year career started as a much-in- demand session pianist and keyboard player, who performed his own arrangements on many classic records by the likes of David Bowie, Cat Stevens and Elton John. After a brief sojourn in the Strawbs, he joined YES and remained a member throughout their most productive period when they became the most successful progressive rock band in the world. After leaving YES, he acquired legendary status by writing and recording groundbreaking concept albums on a grand scale, but is equally at home performing solo on a Steinway grand piano. His record of being the only pianist to have two solo instrumental albums (Piano Portraits and Piano Odyssey) enter the UK charts in the Top 10 on release remains unbroken. While respecting his own musical history, Rick is always looking for ways to refresh, update and extend his legacy. “Hayley is great to work with, as she has the talent to feel the music in such a way as to make all the arrangements seamless,” he comments. “Hayley and I have never worked in concert with just the piano and voice, and so it opens up opportunities for new arrangements of pieces from rare albums, like Make Me A Woman from the Time Machine album, and Julia and The Hymn from 1984.”

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to witness Rick’s latest creative explorations in the company of Hayley Sanderson!

Summer 2025 Performances

July

Fri 18 Richmond VA The National #

Sun 20 Ridgefield CT Ridgefield Playhouse #

Mon 21 Ocean City NJ Ocean City Music Pier •

Wed 23 Englewood NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center #

Fri 25 Cincinnati OH Ludlow Garage #

Sat 26 Northfield Park OH MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage #

Tue 29 Derry NH Tupelo Music Hall •

Wed 30 Poughkeepsie NY Bardavon Opera House #

Thu 31 Phoenixville PA Colonial Theatre #

• On-Sale Now

# On-Sale Friday

Active Rock Band Nerv Release New Single “CHAOS!”, EP Pre-Order Begins, On Tour this Spring!

April 21, 2025

Sacramento-based active rock band Nerv has dropped their explosive new single, "CHAOS!", now available via SBG Records. Nerv's EP LOST, produced by Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Escape the Fate), is slated for release on May 9, 2025.

STREAM "CHAOS!"
https://orcd.co/nerv_chaos

Pre-save LOST:

https://orcd.co/lost_ep

In addition, famous meteorologist Chris Michaels, aka Metal Weatherman, at North Carolina's WRAL and Fox 50 built Nerv's new single into his forecast this weekend.

Check it out HERE

The Semicolon Tour 2025 Dates with Citizen Soldier:

5/2/2025 Salt Lake City, UT - Rockwell at The Complex

5/3/2025 Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium

5/4/2025 Omaha, NE - The Admiral

5/5/2025 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue

5/7/2025 Milwaukee, WI - The Rave

5/8/2025 Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection

5/9/2025 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theater

5/10/2025 Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple Music Festival **

5/12/2025 Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall

5/13/2025 New York City, NY - Irving Plaza

5/14/2025 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

5/16/2025 Knoxville, TN - The Mill & Mine

5/17/2025 Daytona, FL - Welcome To Rockville

5/18/2025 Destin, FL - Club LA

5/20/2025 Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom

5/21/2025 Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl

5/22/2025 Fayetteville, AR - JJ's Live

5/23/2025 Wichita, KS - Wave +

** indicates festival, Citizen Soldier only

+ no 10 Years on select date

# no Nerv on select date

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Progressive Super Metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Unleash New Single "The Game"

April 21, 2025

Today, progressive super metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are excited to unleash their new single "The Game" from their upcoming album 'Floodgate', releasing on April 25th.

Listen on YouTube Music HERE

Listen on Apple Music HERE

Listen on Spotify HERE

On the new single, guitarist/vocalist Tony Piccoli comments:

"Look, some unknown band can go ahead and put out a presser about why their latest single is so important to them, and meaningful in the grand scheme of life, and bla bla bla bla. But here is why you PROG METAL DORKS need to check it, and our previous singles out right now. IT'S RIGHT UP YOUR PROG LOVING ALLEY, PAL. Do you like heavy, groove laden riffs? Do you like vocal harmonies? Do you like Rhodes pianos?? THEN WHY AREN'T YOU ALREADY CLICKING ON THE LINK TO LISTEN TO IT RIGHT NOW? Don't like the way my press release is talking to you? Buy a ticket to one of my shows and say something to me directly about it."

A full schedule of the band's live shows can be found HERE

The band recently sat down for a behind-the-scenes, tell-all interview where they discuss the truth about their upcoming album, 'Floodgate,' as well as some of the history of IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION. Check it out below!

Watch the Behind the Scenes Interview with ISD

Stream / Listen to "The Game" HERE

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION (ISD), hailing from Metro Detroit, have carved out their niche in the metal world with their signature Progressive Super Metal sound. Since their debut album 'Recurring Themes' (2012), produced by Roy Z, the band has toured with the likes of Pain of Salvation, Kingcrow, Fates Warning, and Circus Maximus, steadily building their reputation.

After their critically acclaimed concept album 'Triumphia' and their emotional third release 'The Sun Will Always Set', ISD are set to return in 2025 with their fourth album, 'Floodgate', once again produced by Nick Hagen. 'Floodgate' promises a dynamic mix of concise, heavy, and epic tracks, rich with vocal harmonies and standout performances from every member. This album pushes the band’s progressive metal songwriting even further, marking another milestone in their evolution.

About the album, Piccoli states:

"'Floodgate' is the idea that after a significant event in life, artists and musicians alike tend to open up the floodgate of creativity and let it all out. This album is a celebration of that floodgate opening up. We’re super proud of this one, and we hope you’ll enjoy the different paths this album will take you.”

Pre-Order 'Floodgate' HERE

Catch IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION on their Flooding North America Tour 2025! Get your ticket HERE.

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Live:

April 24th - Stan's Room - Fort Wayne, IN

April 25th - Diesel Lounge - Detroit, MI (Official Album Release Party)

April 26th - Afterlife Music Hall - Akron, OH

April 27th - High Dive - Milwaukee, WI

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are:

Pat DeLeon - Drums

Pete Hopersberger - Keyboards, Vocals

Bryan Paxton - Bass, Vocals

Tony Piccoli - Guitars, Vocals

Scott David Thompson - Guitars, Vocals

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Behemoth Livestream Extravaganza Set For Friday, 4/25

April 21, 2025

BEHEMOTH are set to make history with their largest ever headline performance, taking place at the prestigious Hala Stulecia in Wrocław, Poland, on Friday, April 25.

With 6,000 tickets sold and the event officially sold out, this monumental hometown show marks a defining moment in Behemoth's storied career — and in the history of extreme metal itself.

Under the banner of The Unholy Trinity, BEHEMOTH will be joined by two titans of black metal, Satyricon and Rotting Christ, for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the genre's elite.

Together, they will command the stage inside the legendary Hala Stulecia, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its cultural and architectural significance.

Speaking on the upcoming event, Behemoth frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski shares, "We are standing on the threshold of an unprecedented moment in extreme metal. This will not only be the biggest headlining show Behemoth has ever performed and will be one of the most monumental and significant black metal concerts in history."

He continues, "For this occasion, we've prepared an extraordinary production — our biggest to date. With a full multi-camera setup, we'll be capturing every moment of this spectacle. Fans from the United States, from across continents, from every corner of the globe who can't be with us in person — you'll still be able to join us live in real time, or stream the show for 48 hours after the event. I invite and encourage all of you to be part of this. If not in the flesh, then in spirit, through your screens."

Tickets can be purchased here, where fans can also get their hands on exclusive merch.

Early bird tickets are priced at $12.99 if purchased before Wednesday, April 23. Standard tickets thereafter will be priced at $16.99.

BEHEMOTH are drawing near to the close of their Unholy Trinity headline tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ. Many dates are sold out or are close to selling out. All dates and ticket info is here.

PRE-ORDER "THE SHIT OV GOD" ALBUM

GET LIVESTREAM TICKETS HERE

MARILYN MANSON RELEASES COVER OF "IN THE AIR TONIGHT"

April 18, 2025

In anticipation of his upcoming 2025 One Assassination Under God Tour, iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has revealed a cover of luminary musician Phil Collins’ seminal song ‘In The Air Tonight.’ The single has been released with the B-side track ‘As Sick As The Secrets Of (Sleep)’ on a Maxi Single CD, which sold out in just 4 hours. The tracks are available for streaming everywhere now.

Stream ‘In The Air Tonight’: https://mm.bfan.link/in-the-air-tonight

MARILYN MANSON Worldwide One Assassination Under God Tour Dates:

May 2 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe (SOLD OUT)

May 3 - Gary, IN - Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana (SOLD OUT)

May 4 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)

May 6 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount (SOLD OUT)

May 7 - Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center (SOLD OUT)

May 9 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met

May 10 - Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues (SOLD OUT)

May 12 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater (SOLD OUT)

May 13 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion

May 15 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues (SOLD OUT)

May 16 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)

May 18 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville

May 20 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle (SOLD OUT)

May 21 - New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)

May 24 - The Woodlands, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

May 25 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion

July 17 - Milwaukee, WI - Fiserv Forum

July 18 - Cadott, WI - Rock Fest

July 19 - Mansfield, OH - Inkcarceration Festival

Aug 7 - Sturgis, SD - Buffalo Chip

Aug 29 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma

Sep 3 - Istanbul, TR - Bonus Parkorman

Sep 18 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life

Sep 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre (SOLD OUT)

Sep 22 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant

Sep 23 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theatre

Sep 25 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium

Sep 27 - Albuquerque, NM - Revel

Sep 30 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues (SOLD OUT)

Oct 1 - San Diego, CA - SOMA

Oct 3 - Las Vegas, NV - Pearl Theater

Oct 5 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival

Oct 29 - Brighton, UK - Brighton Centre

Oct 31 - Bournemouth, UK - Windsor Hall

Nov 1 - Cardiff, UK - Utilita Arena

Nov 2 - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena

Nov 4 - Manchester, UK - O2 Apollo (SOLD OUT)

Nov 7 - London, UK - OVO Arena Wembley

Nov 9 - Nantes, FR - Zénith

Nov 11 - Paris, FR - Zénith (SOLD OUT)

Nov 13 - Antwerp, BE - Lotto Arena

Nov 14 - Dusseldorf, DE - Mitsubishi Electric Halle

Nov 15 - Prague, CZ - Fortuna Sports Hall

Nov 17 - Berlin, DE - Max-Schmeling-Halle

Nov 19 - Warsaw, PL - Torwar (SOLD OUT)

Nov 20 - Leipzig, DE - Quarterback Immobilien Arena

Nov 22 - Bern, CH - Festhalle Bern

Nov 23 - Grenoble, FR - Le Summum (SOLD OUT)

Nov 25 - Bergamo, IT - Chorus Life Arena (SOLD OUT)

Nov 27 - Barcelona, ES - Palau Olimpic de Badalona

Nov 28 - Madrid, ES - Palacio Vistalegre

Nov 30 - Lisbon, PT - Sagres Campo Pequeno

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Wind Walkers Drop New Track "The End Aesthetic" + Official Music Video With New Record Label Home Fearless Records

April 18, 2025

It's a great day to be a Wind Walkers fan! Today, the genre-blending metalcore powerhouse made their triumphant return with their new single "The End Aesthetic" (produced by Nick Matzkows and Jon Eberhard) and the official music video. Furthermore, Wind Walkers announced signing with their new label home, Fearless Records. When asked about the inspiration behind today's track, the band shared:

“I think that lyrically this song ended up being a lot more self-observant than I had intended it to be. I started with the chorus which is more of an outward projection, expressing the feeling that everyone is hiding something about themselves. Whether that be hidden anxieties, fears, or vices. As I wrote more, this song kind evolved into something that looked more inward. It talks about my own issues with numbing to distract myself from how sick the world is and asks the question, “Was our environment designed to make us feel this way?”

Stream "The End Aesthetic" at the link here, and watch the music video below.

Coinciding with today's release is the band kicking off their tour alongside Memphis May Fire, Caskets, and Elijah on The Shapeshifter Tour beginning tonight in Little Rock, Arkansas, and performing at fan-favorite festivals Sonic Temple and Welcome To Rockville. Shows are already selling out so be sure to get your tickets at the link here, and stay tuned for more Wind Walkers news coming very soon.

The Shapeshifter Tour Dates with Memphis May Fire, Caskets + Elijah:

April 16 - Little Rock, AR @ The Hall

April 17 - Dallas, TX @ Southside Music Hall

April 18 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

April 19 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes *Low Tickets*

April 21 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater *Low Tickets*

April 22 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

April 23 - San Diego, CA @ Observatory SD

April 24 - Roseville, CA @ Goldfields (Sold Out)

April 26 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile (Sold Out)

April 27 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre (Sold Out)

April 29 - Billings, MT @ Pub Station

April 30 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex (Sold Out)

May 1 - Denver, CO @ Summit *Low Tickets*

May 3 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note *Low Tickets*

May 4 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater * Low Tickets*

May 5 - Joliet, IL @ The Forge *Low Tickets*

May 6 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation *Low Tickets*

May 8 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple^

May 9 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch

May 10 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium *Low Tickets*

May 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

May 13 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage (Sold Out)

May 14 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground (Sold Out)

May 15 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Brown *Low Tickets*

May 17 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage *Low Tickets*

May 18 - Daytona, FL @ Welcome To Rockville^

^Festival Date

Trevor Borg - Vocals

Timothy Comeau - Guitar

Neil Comeau - Guitar

Craig Martin - Bass

Ethan Cheesman - Drums