Silly Goose Announce "Keys to the City" Album + Share Double Single

Buzzy rap x rock wunderkinds Silly Goose are back with an album full of ragers and party jams. As is always the case with the Goose, they don't simply crash the party. They take over the party.

Today, the band has announced that its new album Keys to the City will arrive on October 10 via Blue Grape Music. Pre-order it here.

They are also dropping not one but two singles because why not? They've shared the title track and "Now Dance." Listen here.

Watch the video for "Keys to the City," co-directed by Jackson Foster and Tyler Horner in the band's beloved home city of the ATL, below.

"Sometimes you just have to take what's yours," the band says about the title track. "It's a shame that the local government of Atlanta hasn't given Silly G the keys to the city."

Hey, powers-that-be in the ATL! Are you listening? 

Silly Goose are touring through 2025, supporting Landmvrks this fall. They will appear at Long Beach Warped Tour the weekend of July 26 and 27 and at Lollapalooza on July 31.

SILLY GOOSE ON TOUR:
WITH LANDMVRKS, THORNHILL, + RESOLVE:

9/14 — Montreal, QC — Mtelus
9/15 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium 
9/16 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
9/18 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life
9/19 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre 
9/20 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues 
9/21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Lyric at Skyway 
9/23 — Denver, CO — The Summit 
9/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall 
9/26 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre 
9/27 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall 
9/29 — Vancouver, BC — Hollywood Theatre 
9/30 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre 
10/1 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre 
10/3 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock 
10/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent 
10/5 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theatre
10/7 — Dallas, TX — The Studio at the Factory 
10/9 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade 
10/10 — Nashville, TN — The Basement East 
10/11 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall 
10/12 — Toronto, ON — The Opera House 

Lee Brice Kicks Off Las Vegas Songwriters Festival Aug. 21 + Single Day Tickets On Sale Now

Multi-Platinum Curb Records recording artist and songwriter Lee Brice will join the lineup of the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival presented by MGM Resorts International and Entersong Entertainment taking place Aug. 21-24. With more than 10 billion career streams, the country music superstar will kick off the four-day event at House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
 
Fans will have the opportunity to experience Lee Brice: Stories and Songs as the ACM and CMA Award winner performs hits from his catalog – which includes nine No. 1 singles – alongside some of the songwriters who helped bring those songs to life, including Billy Montana, Bobby Pinson, Brian Davis, Jerrod Niemann, Justin Wilson, Lance Miller, Liz Rose, Phil Barton and Rob Hatch.
 
Single day tickets are now available for Thursday, Aug. 21, Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23, along with general admission and VIP tickets for the four-day experience. Tickets starting at $69, not including applicable fees and taxes, may be purchased via LVSF Single Day Tickets.
 
Also announced, award-winning broadcaster Storme Warren, presented in 2020 with the BMI Ambassador Award in recognition of his continuous support and promotion of Nashville’s vibrant songwriting community, will host multiple Q&A sessions at the House of Blues B-Side venue at Mandalay Bay. Presented by event partner The Bluebird Cafe, Warren will be joined by writers Dean Dillion (“The Chair,” “Tennessee Whiskey”), Paul Overstreet (“Forever and Ever, Amen,” “When You Say Nothing At All”), Victoria Shaw (“The River,” “She’s Every Woman”) and Liz Rose (“Teardrops on My Guitar,” “It All Comes Out In The Wash”).
 
Featuring more than 300 No. 1 songs represented through 100 live performances across five stages at Mandalay Bay, the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival will offer fans an intimate and immersive experience to hear the stories behind the songs – told directly by the writers themselves. Performances are scheduled to begin daily at 11 a.m. with select sets to include unique collaborations, one-of-a-kind songwriter pairings, Q&A sessions, and more.
 
Hosted by chart-topping songwriter Matt Warren (Darius Rucker, Gary Allan), the festival was founded by Entersong’s Rob Hatch and Mike Every in partnership with MGM Resorts.
 
Fans can purchase a room and ticket package at LVSF at Mandalay Bay, making the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival’s first year an ideal event and vacation getaway. For more event information, visit LVSF.

About Lee Brice
When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn't selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like Dulce Vida Tequila and Loud Lemon, you'll find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and daughter. Meanwhile, with over 10 billion career streams, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He has reached the No. 1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum-selling “Memory I Don’t Mess With,” which consecutively follows three prior No. 1’s: ASCAP’s 2021 Country Song of the Year and 3x Platinum track “One of Them Girls,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, and the 4x Platinum hit “Rumor,” which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards. One of the most played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he's taken nine radio singles to No. 1: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Don’t Dance,” “Drinking Class,” “Rumor,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and others have recorded his songs, and he's performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC's Today, ABC's The Bachelor, NBC's The Voice and FOX's Miss USA 2018. Lee performed as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS March of 2020. At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Lee took home the prize for Musical Event of the Year for his song with Carly Pearce, “I Hope You're Happy Now.” At the 56th ACM Awards, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” won Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, and Lee and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Lee’s album, Hey World, has been certified as Platinum and features several multi-Platinum selling hits. Lee kicked off 2024 with an intimate acoustic tour, the Me & My Guitar Tour, and this Spring he released his latest radio single, “Drinkin’ Buddies” with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters. The single was followed by the nostalgic summertime track, "Summer of Us.” At the start of 2025, Brice announced the return of his acoustic tour, the You, Me & My Guitar Tour and released his radio single, “Cry.” Most recently, Brice teamed up with some of his legendary Country friends - Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson and Rob Hatch (aka The Traler Park), for “Said No Country Boy Ever,” available now.

Photo Credit: Chase Lauer

Iceland's Sátan Metal Festival Announces Next Wave of Bands; Sign, Misþyrming and Barnaveiki

Sátan, an emerging metal festival in Iceland, is now pleased to reveal the next wave of bands for 2026 and is now welcoming Icelandic natives, Sign, Misþyrming and Barnaveiki! The third edition of the festival will take place in Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula from June 4-6, 2026!

Passes for next year are now available at THIS LOCATION.

The current lineup is as follows, with more TBA!

Dimma

Sign

Hamferð

Misþyrming

Skitsystem

Necrowretch

Devine Defilement

Carpe Noctem

Barnaveiki

The recent 2025 edition was a massive success, integrating an array of alternative genres from hardcore to extreme while showcasing some of the best that Iceland has to offer alongside international legacy acts. Wyatt's Metal revered the three-day spectacle as "Iceland's BEST Metal Festival," for which his detailed review can be seen HERE.

Sátan is a three day metal festival happening in Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The festival focuses on offering a variety of Iceland’s best metalbands as well as a carefully curated selection of international bands.

The organization behind Sátan consists of metalheads and musicians that have been active in the Icelandic scene for up to 30 years and have extensive experience of organizing music festivals and concerts as well as general band related activities.

Everyone is welcome at Sátan regardless of origin, skincolor, religion, gender or sexual orientation and there is only one goal: that everyone, staff, bands and guests, go home smiling after a great festival!

Sátan is committed to zero tolerance against violence and violence of any kind invalidates your ticket!

Links:

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Official Website

WE CAME AS ROMANS Announce New Album 'ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED'; New Single "culture wound" + Official Video Out Now

Michigan metalcore titans We Came As Romans have announced their highly anticipated new album, 'ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED', set for release Friday, August 22nd via Sharptone Records. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album's third single, "culture wound," and its accompanying official music video. Following the defiant anthems "bad luck" and "no rest for the dreamer," this latest track dives deep into the battle between our best and worst impulses. Stream "culture wound" HERE, watch the official video Below and pre-order 'ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED' HERE.

"culture wound" confronts the fundamental question at the heart of human existence: are we inherently good or inherently bad? The track wrestles with the forces—both internal and external—that shape who we become, delivered through the band's signature blend of crushing riffs and soaring melodies.



"culture wound is about taking a look inside and deciding which side of yourself is going to control your life. This song was written to question our human nature - is it inherently good or inherently selfish? Are we here to try and make something better for everyone or just survive for ourselves? All of the different "sides of ourselves" that we've discovered, struggled with, or left behind is really what this album is about, and our journey through all of those experiences is written in every song."

ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED' represents a profound creative evolution for We Came As Romans. Born from introspection and shaped by the band's own journey through triumph and tragedy, the album explores themes of existentialism, gratitude, loss, and the perpetual cycles of life. The record's conceptual framework—inspired by philosophical notions of death and rebirth—manifests in its very structure, with the album looping seamlessly from end to beginning, symbolizing that endings lead to new beginnings.

The album emerged from an intensive creative process that saw the band turn inward, mining their shared experiences for authentic emotional truth. What began as a struggle to find direction after 2022's grief-stricken, highly acclaimed 'Darkbloom', transformed into their most conceptually ambitious work to date. Each track ties to a specific moment or period in the band's history, creating a sonic autobiography that spans their entire career while focusing unflinchingly on the future.

"culture wound" serves as a centerpiece for the album's exploration of duality and self-examination. The track underwent extensive revision to achieve its final form—a testament to the band's commitment to getting every detail right on this deeply personal record.

We Came As Romans will support the new album with their massive Bad Luck World Tour, the North American leg of which kicks off on July 22nd in Toronto and culminates in what is sure to be a historical homecoming when they play legendary venue, The Fillmore in Detroit on August 23rd, the day after the album is released. The tour then heads to Europe and the UK in the fall. The band will also appear at major festivals including Warped Tour, Inkcarceration, and When We Were Young.

Bad Luck N. American Dates Artwork | Download HERE

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 2 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues

August 4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

August 5 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

August 6 – Austin, TX – Emo's

August 8 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

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, metalcore, 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.

Now, with 'ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED,' the band enters their most ambitious chapter yet—scarred, sharpened, and more fearless than ever.

We Came As Romans Are



Dave Stephens - Vocals

Joshua Moore - Guitar

Lou Cotton - Guitar

Andy Glass - Bass

David Puckett - Drums

Restraining Order Sign With Blue Grape Music, Announce "Future Fortune" Out 9/12, + Share "Know Not" Video

New England fivesome RESTRAINING ORDER — Pat Cozens [vocals], Dylan Tobia [guitar], Kyle Beaudreault [guitar], Jake Miller [guitar], Keith Freeman[bass], and Will Hirst [drums] — traffic in no nonsense hardcore punk. 

After amassing millions of streams, praise from StereogumBrooklyn Vegan, and more while regularly reducing venues to piles of ash, the group will deliver its third full-length Future Fortune on September 12. It marks the first release for Blue Grape Music, the band's new label home. Pre-order it here.

The band has shared the video for the gloriously gnarly first single "KNOW NOT." Watch it below.

"'Know Not' takes on the simple yet hard to grasp mission in life," states Cozens. "That we must keep moving forward. Life will always be confusing but we all know deep down what we have to do to be our best. It's never easy, never will be, so we've all got to hold ourselves accountable to get to where we want to be. It also continues a constant theme of this band and in my lyrics. We must keep striving to get ahead of life, especially in a world that's always multiple steps ahead of you."

Restraining Order have a handful of local dates scheduled around the album release. All currently confirmed dates are below, with more expected to be announced soon.

RESTRAINING ORDER LIVE:
9/11 — Amherst, MA — The Drake
9/12 —  Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
9/13 — Massapequa, NY — VFW

Emerging in 2017, Restraining Order hit their stride with 2019's This World Is Too Much. The latter spawned the fan favorite "Don't Really Think," which amassed over 1.1 million Spotify streams and counting. The 2023 follow-up, Locked In Time, incited tastemaker applause. Stereogum hailed it as "a great entry point for the present-day hardcore landscape" and New Noise Magazine celebrated how, "Restraining Order introduce a new flavor of hook-filled, catchy tracks." Plus, Revolver christened them one of "7 Bands Leading Massachusetts Hardcore's New Wave.”"Along the way, they shared stages with the likes of Angel Du$t, Citizen, Drug Church, Fiddlehead, Fucked Up, Kublai Khan TX, LustSickPuppy, and more. The group eventually caught the attention of Blue Grape Music in 2024 and signed to the label. 

Green Carnation Announce New Album 'The Shores of Melancholia'

No matter how long or where the journey has taken them, Green Carnation have always sought to climb the highest mountains. While founded by Emperor's former bassist Tchort in the early '90s, the Norwegians quickly amassed a cult following while blazing their own trail through fields of symphonic doom, hard rock, acoustic plucking and progressive metal.

Had they never returned from hiatus during the mid-2000s, this band would've been remembered for completing one of the most ambitious individual epics in metal's vaunted archives. And yet, one mighty tale - or three, to be exact - continued to elude them. That is, until now. Two decades removed from its initial conception, Green Carnation have finally completed their masterpiece.

Today, the prog auters are announcing the first part of A Dark Poem, a grand and gloomy album trilogy that was inspired by Arthur Rimbaud's dreamy ode to Shakespeare's Ophelia. The Shores of Melancholiaremains grounded in the band's newfound heavy hooks, but though heavenly to the ears, lead single "In Your Paradise" is awash with doubt over our distorted view of the world.

"We are so excited to announce our long-awaited album trilogy", Green Carnation says. "A Dark Poem promises to take listeners to the highest tops as well as their darkest inner rooms. Its opening chapter begins in a melancholic place that we have long associated with our music".     

Watch the video for "In Your Paradise" below:

A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia comes out September 5, 2025.

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/greencarnationadarkpoem1

Pre-save on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/2o7sN7WqyIQDx96WvqtYUm?si=qoQVyW1ZR9e0cVH3FHPIIg

Green Carnation will premiere all of The Shores of Melancholia live for the first time later this year at ProgPower USA.

The video for "In Your Paradise" was directed and edited by Rikard Amodei.

Additional video credits
Tor Sellevold Solbakken - Camera and color grading
Walter Cortes - Camera
Alexander De Senger - Grip
Stian Urdalen Jonson - Grip
Devin Michael Jonson - Grip
Bjornar Eidet Skutlaberg - Lights
Joakim Stien - Lights
Ruben Lervåg - Set sound
Lars Gunnar Liestøl - Still photos

Green Carnation would like to especially thank Cultiva and Kilden Performing Arts Centre, along with Mike Moen and the crew at LX Design.

Current line-up
Kjetil Nordhus - Vocals
Tchort - Guitar
Bjørn Harstad - Guitar
Stein Roger Sordal - Bass
Endre Kirkesola - Keyboards
Jonathan Alejandro Perez – Drums

Recording line-up
Kjetil Nordhus - Vocals
Bjørn Harstad - Guitar, Effects
Stein Roger Sordal - Bass, Guitars, Keyboards
Endre Kirkesola - Keyboards, Synthesizers, Organs, Effects
Jonathan Alejandro Perez – Drums

Guest Musicians
Ingrid Ose - Flute on “In Your Paradise” & “Me My Enemy”.
Grutle Kjellson (Enslaved) – Harsh Vocals on “The Slave That You Are”.
Henning Seldal – Percussion on “Too Close to the Flame”.
 
Production Credits
Recorded at DUB Studio in Kristiansand, Norway
Produced by Endre Kirkesola, Stein Roger Sordal & Kjetil Nordhus.
Sound Engineering by Endre Kirkesola.
Mixed by Endre Kirkesola
Mastered by Lawrence Mackrory 

Cover Art
Niklas Sundin (https://www.nsundin.com)
 
Photography
Lars Gunnar Liestøl

Bio
George Pacheco
 
Pre-order
https://orcd.co/greencarnationadarkpoem1

Pre-save on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/2o7sN7WqyIQDx96WvqtYUm?si=qoQVyW1ZR9e0cVH3FHPIIg


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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/green-carnation/72866964
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/8192
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23079

Pinkshift Share "Vacant" Video

Maryland trio PINKSHIFT recently announced their new album EARTHKEEPER, which arrives August 29 via Hopeless Records. Pre-order it here

Today, the band has shared the video for the uptempo, punk rock anthem "Vacant." Watch the late-night dance party, inspired by a surprising source, below.

"For 'Vacant,' we drew upon our ever-present punk influences to create a sound that feels familiar while also introducing concepts new to us," the band states. "Though we're no strangers to breakdowns, the one in this song was inspired by grunge jam sections rather than hardcore/metalcore, and ended up becoming of the grooviest parts we've ever written."

The band finishes, "'Vacant' is cheeky, urgent, and energetic, and we wanted to reflect that visually with a lighthearted, un-serious music video. Inspired by Beyonce's '7/11' video, it showcases the three of us and our two touring members, Michael and Kirby, just hanging out. A simple concept, but it captures our genuine selves connecting and reconnecting with the song and each other as we have a late-night dance party."

Pinkshift have also announced their upcoming tour and in-store activities around album release on the east coast and in their native Baltimore. All upcoming appearances and dates are below.

IN-STORE APPEARANCES:
8/27 — Rough Trade — New York, NY (6pm)
8/28 — Repo Records — Philadelphia, PA (7pm)
8/30 — Sound Garden— Baltimore, MD (4pm)

PINKSHIFT ON TOUR:
9/27 — Brooklyn, NY — Under the K Bridge Park
10/4 — Baltimore, MD — The Amphitheatre at the Inner Harbor
10/10 — Asbury Park, NJ — Asbury Lanes
10/11 — Richmond, VA — Richmond Music Hall
10/12 — Carrboro, NC — Cat's Cradle Backroom
10/14 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
10/15 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
10/17 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
10/18 — Austin, TX — The Ballroom
10/19 — Dallas, TX — Club Dada
10/21 — Phoenix, AZ — Rebel Lounge
10/22 — San Diego, CA — The Voodoo Room
10/23 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room
10/24 — Los Angeles, CA — The Echo
10/25 — San Francisco, CA — Bottom of the Hill
10/27 — Portland, OR — Polaris Hall
10/28 — Seattle, WA — Neumos
10/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court
11/01 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
11/02 — Lawrence, KS — Bottleneck
11/04 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th Street Entry
11/05 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
11/07 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
11/08 — Cleveland, OH — Mahall's
11/09 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird Music Hall & Café
11/11 — Toronto, ON — Hard Luck Bar
11/13 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
11/14 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
11/15 — Philadelphia, PA — First Unitarian Church
11/16 — Washington, DC — Atlantis

INFAMOUS STIFFS Release Their Six Song EP "The Ornery Six" Announce a Free Show in Los Angeles July 12th

OAKLAND, CA - Southern California punk rockers INFAMOUS STIFFS have released their EP "The Ornery Six" on Golden Robot Records. "The Ornery Six" is a six-song EP that punches hard and fast, clocking in at around 15 minutes — pure punk adrenaline distilled into a compact, no-nonsense format. The name “ornery” isn’t just clever wordplay; it speaks to the EP’s defiant, snarling, and rebellious energy. It’s not polished radio punk — this is raw, blue-collar, Southern California punk rock with roots in skate culture, garage grit, and East Coast snarl. Infamous Stiffs aren’t trying to reinvent punk — they’re reaffirming it. This EP is a reminder of what punk sounds like when it's not concerned with being cool or commercial. Just six dirty, loud, unfiltered punches to the gut.

 

Watch the video for "Lonesoul" Below.

 

Stream or purchase "The Ornery Six": https://smarturl.it/infamousstiffs

 

The track "Lonesoul” is the most moody track on "The Ornery Six", slowing things down a bit to focus on feelings of mortality and struggles with it. Instead of fast punk energy, it has a heavy, steady beat and dark guitar riffs that create an intense, gritty sound. The vocals are rough but honest, with lyrics that feel personal and real. It’s a powerful break from the louder songs on the EP—a moment that can show the band’s raw, human side.

With the release of the EP Nathan Cox steps in to do the visual part. Known for his work with hard rock and metal acts, Cox brings a moody, cinematic edge - think dim lighting, stark shadows, and slow, deliberate jump cuts that mirror the song’s slower pace and somber feel. See all this and hear all this with the release of “The Ornery Six” Infamous Stiffs.

 

The Infamous Stiffs celebrate the release of "The Ornery Six" with a free show in Los Angeles, CA on July 12th.

 

Saturday July 12

The Escondite,

410 Boyd St

Los Angeles, CA

Doors 8:30
 
Band Members: 
Vocals - Scott Wilkins (Verbal Abuse, Electric Frankenstein)

Guitar - Mark Pananides (Junkyard)

Bass - Troy Takaki (Boneless Ones)

Drums - David Bach (House of Wheels, Adam Sandler's band and a current member of The Avengers)

All songs by Scott Wilkins, Mark Pananides, Troy Takaki and David Bach
 
Production Details
Engineered, mixed and produced by David Irish at Pot of Gold Studios 

 

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South African goth-rock /darkwave legends THE AWAKENING launch 'Haunting Tour 2025'

South African gothic-darkwave act The Awakening is touring again for the first time in nearly a decade, kicking things off this week. This time around, it's in support of their eponymous 12th album, released via Intervention Arts on vinyl, CD, digitally and various limited-edition formats.  

The 'Haunting Tour 2025' includes headline shows in Germany, France, Canada, the UK and the USA, as well as co-headline performances at the legendary Castle Party in Poland and Brainstorm Fest in the Netherlands. They will also headline the first edition of Glōm Fest, a new pop-up festival, which will take six international acts up the west coast of the US from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Canada. The band is also set to tour Mexico and Portugal this year (dates to be announced).

Joining Ashton Nyte on stage for The Awakening’s tour is long-term guitarist Jeremy Kohnmann (also of London After Midnight), bassist Diego “Ashes” Ibarra(previously Static-X, DevilDriver, currently Wednesday 13) and long-term South African drummer Sevven. At various points, the band will be joined by Germany's The Last Decade and Britain's The Royal Ritual.

Now US-based, The Awakening was formed in Johannesburg in the late ’90s as the creative expression of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ashton Nyte, who was anointed as "Johannesburg's Bowie" for his widely varying musical styles and theatrical performances. Having morphed over the years, The Awakening's sound incorporates numerous genres, including gothic rock, darkwave, post-punk, electronic rock, folk noir, new wave and more.

The Awakening recently shared the video for 'Through The Veil', following dark creations for 'Mirror Midnight' and 'Haunting', each of which has amassed over one million views. Once again, we can indulge in his preferred black-and-white Film Noir format.

"'Through The Veil' tells the story of someone who has left this world but still wants to be near the one they love. I think it is beautifully romantic and relatable in any setting where we are separated from the person we need to be close to," says frontman Ashton Nyte.

"After the uptempo adventures in the last two videos, I enjoyed approaching this one from a more atmospheric story-teller perspective".

Ashton Nyte is a core contributor to LA-based supergroup Beauty In Chaos, involved with every album released to date, including the latest 'Dancing With Angels' and 'Signs in the Heavens Reality Upside Down'. Nyte has also collaborated with members of The Cure, The Mission, Tricky, Peter Murphy's band and All About Eve.

'The Awakening' album is out now and can be ordered directly from the artist on vinyl, CD, digitally and limited-edition formats. It can also be found on Spotify and other fine digital platforms.  Tickets for live dates are available at  www.theawakening.com/live

CREDITS
All music and lyrics by Ashton Nyte
Published by Intervention Arts / ASCAP (2024)
Recorded, mixed & produced by Ashton Nyte at Intervention Studios (USA)
Cover artwork & artist photos by Ashton Nyte
Video created by Ashton Nyte
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES - 'HAUNTING TOUR 2025'
July 8 - Bielefeld, Germany - Movie *
July 9 - Berlin, Germany - Maschinenhaus [Kesselhaus in der Kulturbrauerei] *
July 10 - Leipzig, Germany - Naumann's Tanzlokal [Felsenkeller] *
July 11 - Bolków, Poland - Castle Party Festival (co-headline main stage)
Sep 12 - Los Angeles, CA, USA - Lodge Room (headline Glōm Fest)
Sep 13 - San Francisco, CA, USA - DNA Lounge (headline Glōm Fest)
Sep 19 - Portland, OR, USA - Star Theater (headline Glōm Fest)
Sep 20 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - The Cobalt (headline Glōm Fest)
Oct 24  - Leeds, UK - Belgrave Music Hall **
Oct 26 - London, UK - Bush Hall **
Oct 29 - Angers, France - Joker's (Ashton Nyte solo acoustic)
Oct 30 - Angers, France - Le Chabada
Nov 01 - Stuttgart (DE) - MS Wilhelma *
Nov 02 - Karlsruhe (DE) - KOHI! Kulturraum *
Nov 03 - Hannover (DE) - Café Glocksee *
Nov 04 - Hamburg (DE) - Nochtspeicher *
Nov 05 - Cologne, Germany - Yard Club [Die Kantine] *
Nov 06 - Dortmund, Germany - Pauluskirche (full band acoustic)
Nov 07 - Apeldoorn, The Netherlands - Brainstorm Festival (full band co-headline main stage)
Nov 08 - Apeldoorn, The Netherlands - Brainstorm Festival (full band acoustic headline theater stage)

Special Guests: * The Last Decade (DE) ** The Royal Ritual (UK)


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SEPTICFLESH | LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS II PROMETHEUS UNCHAINED SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS!

Last week, Symphonic death metallers SEPTICFLESH announced they were returning to Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the Acropolis of Athens. Following a sold out performance in 2024, the band are beyond grateful to announce the tickets for this year's Live At The Acropolis sold out in less than 48 hours.

On September 27, SEPTICFLESH will reunite on stage with the Athens State Orchestraincluding the Adult and Children’s Choir under the baton of Koen Schoots. This ceremony will be extra special as the venue will be closing for maintenance and restoration that is scheduled to be closed for at least 3 years.

SEPTICFLESH comments, "SOLD OUT in less than 48 hours! Thank you for your overwhelming support! Once again, history is written in ancient stone. Stay tuned…"

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

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

Scorpions to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Hometown Show 7/5 To Be Recorded + Released As Live Album "Coming Home Live"🦂

Throughout their phenomenal career, the Scorpions have played in countless stadiums around the world. 

To mark their 60th anniversary, the band will, for the first time, perform at the stadium in their hometown of Hanover, where it all began. The show is set for July 5, 2025, at the Hanover Stadium Arena/Heinz von Heiden Arena. It's no surprise that the arena sold out 45,000 tickets in mere moments.

"Coming Home" will be the motto of this concert, and Coming Home Live will be the title of the accompanying live album, which will give fans worldwide the opportunity to experience this moment in Hanover. 

Spinefarm/Vertigo/Universal will release this extraordinary concert, featuring all of the band's biggest hits and many musical surprises, as a live album on vinyl and CD on November 14.

Pre-orders are now available here.

Photo Credit: Frank C. Duennhaupt

"Back then, we just wanted to be part of the global rock family — that was our dream," says Rudolf Schenker, the man who founded the band six decades ago. "Since then, we've shared the stage with Aerosmith and KISS, with Metallica, AC/DC, and I don't even remember who else we're fascinated by — to the Berlin Philharmonic."

The band has always felt at home when performing at the world's major arenas. But even more so, over the years, the Scorpions have also influenced generations of rock fans, undoubtedly shaping the style and music of younger artists and fellow legends.

"They are the best thing that could have happened to hard rock or heavy metal," says Jon Bon Jovi about the Scorpions, while Metallica's Kirk Hammettconfesses, "I still remember being so smitten by the cover of Tokyo Tapes. From then on, I was the biggest Scorpions fan and searched everywhere for all possible information about this band."

Members of Smashing Pumpkins, Mötley Crüe, and Green Day, to Guns N' Roses and KISS have all said that the Scorpions' songs had a huge influence on their music. 

The resources of their career years have now become an overflowing treasure trove, bridging the gap from yesterday to tomorrow, from 1965 to the iconic concert in the Hanover Stadium Arena on July 5. The fuel that spurs the Scorpions is the adrenaline that comes with performing live.

 "It's the most important element," says lead singer Klaus Meine. "And the strongest: The Scorpions are a band that, from the very beginning, has seen its place on stage and on some of the biggest stages in the world, in the biggest stadiums and arenas. It was always a challenge to win over fans and play a great show live."

But Scorpions constantly rose to the occasion and surpassed that challenge every time.

Lead guitarist Matthias Jabs says, "I don't like to think about the past. I prefer to think about what we're doing now or will do. And that's why, for me, the stadium concert in Hanover is the most important thing right now."

BLACKBRAID Unveils Music Video for New Single, "The Dying Breath of a Sacred Stag

Solo black metal project BLACKBRAID is now unveiling a new single, "The Dying Breath of a Sacred Stag," along with a music video via Black Metal Promotions! The clip was created by Wolf Mountain Productions (The Anti-label) and can be found at THIS LOCATION.

The song is taken from 'Blackbraid III,'  will be released on August 8, 2025 independently! Vinyl and cassette formats, as well as new merch designs, can now be pre-ordered via Blackbraid.US & Blackbraid.EU while the album can be pre-saved across all streaming services HERE.

ICYMI: Blackbraid's new single "Wardrums at Dawn on the Day of my Death" is now streaming along with a music video at Black Metal Promotions! The video was created by Moshmallows and captures the haunting and primal nature of Blackbraid's live shows. Watch the clip below.

BLACKBRAID will also be embarking on a North American headliner later this year with support from Lamp of Murmuur and Dödsrit, with Gudsforladt replacing LoM as support for two Canadian dates. The trek will kick off on September 19 in San Diego, CA and will make its way around the U.S. + Canada until the final stop on October 11 in Los Angeles, CA. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

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 'Blackbraid III' ahead of its August 8 release date! During the event, there will also be a special live Q&A that will take place during the listening session with Metal Injection's Frank Godla.

Fire in the Mountains will take place in Montana from July 25-27, 2025 at the Red Eagle Campground on the Blackfeet Nation Reserve. BLACKBRAID joins an esteemed lineup of artists including Wardruna, Old Man's Child, Chelsea Wolfe, Converge, Blood Incantation, and more! Tickets are available HERE while the full lineup and all pertinent festival information can be found HERE.

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… 

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

TICKETS

BLACKBRAID North American Tour w/ Lamp of Murmuur + Dödsrit,:

09/18: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

09/19: Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live

09/20: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

09/22: Dallas, TX @ Trees

09/24: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory)

09/25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

09/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery [SOLD OUT]

09/27: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

09/28: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

09/30: Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs)

10/01: Montreal, QC @ Café Campus *

10/02: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground *

10/03: Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge

10/04: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

10/05: St. Paul, MN @ The Turf Club

10/07: Denver, CO @ HQ

10/08: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

10/10: Oakland, CA @ Thee Stork Club

10/11: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

*w/ Gudsforladt, no LoM

BLACKBRAID Upcoming Festivals:

07/27: Red Eagle Campground, MT @ Fire in the Mountains Fest

08/23: Eisfeld (DE) @ Wolfszeit Festival

12/19: Leipzig (DE) @ Black Hole Fest Germania III - Frost Edition

04/05/26: Munich (DE) @ Dark Easter Metal Meeting

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:

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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. 

Gridiron Drop "Heavy Metal Money (Seen It All Before)" Feat. Big Body Bes Video

GRIDIRON — Matthew Karll, vocals; Will Kaelin, guitar and vocals; Xavier Wilson, guitar; Lennon Livesay, bass; and Tyler Mullen, drums —dropped new album Poetry From Pain earlier this year via Blue Grape Music. Get it here

The band has shared the video for the bouncy banger "Heavy Metal Money (Seen It All Before)" feat. Big Body Bes.

Watch it Below.

Gridiron, fresh off a plate-shifting performance at Rough Trade in NYC, will bringPoetry From Pain to fans and will bring venues to their knees all summer long. All upcoming confirmed tour dates with Summer Slaughter are below.

Gridiron, which originally formed as a pandemic project and have since grown into a full-fledged entity, features members of Never Ending Game, Simulakra, and Scarab, and connects the Philadelphia, Delaware, and Michigan areas.

Pushing every boundary to a breaking point, Gridiron will go to any extreme and then some. They follow quite possibly the most unpredictable playbook in the game. The band might flood the zone with a corpsepaint-smearing death metal barrage only to double back around for a victory lap narrated by blinged-out and braggadocios bars. Their hybridization of metal, hardcore, and hip-hop wouldn’t be out of place at either OZZfest 1997 or Rolling Loud 2027.

It's why the quintet have bulldozed their own path as a phenomenon with millions of streams and acclaim from Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, NO ECHO, and more.

Gridiron were born out of a series of COVID-era marathon Call of Duty sessions, which led to writing and recording together. Their musical pedigree spoke for itself with Will also in Never Ending Game, Xavier in Simulakra, and Tyler and Lennon in Scarab. Given their individual experiences, the guys instantly locked into a creative groove. Following the Loyalty At All Costs EP [2020] and Worldwide Brotherhood EP [2021], they dropped their first full-length, No Good At Goodbyes [2022]. Along the way, they also shared stages with everyone from Missing Link to Trapped Under Ice and have plenty of upcoming touring planned for 2025.

And now, Poetry From Pain is here and it slays.

GRIDIRON ON TOUR:
SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2025:
WITH HATEBREED, FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, ESCUELA GRIND, + INCITE:
7/8 — St Petersburg, FL — Jannus Landing
7/9 — Atlanta, GA  —The Eastern
7/10 — Baton Rouge, LA — Mid City Ballroom*
7/11 —  San Antonio, TX — Vibes
7/12 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
7/13 — Dallas, TX — Bomb Factory
7/14 — Memphis, TN — Growlers*
7/15 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
7/16 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
7/17 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
7/18 — Troy, NY —  No Fun*
*Gridiron Headline Show 

WITH HATEBREED, FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, + INCITE:
7/18 — Springfield, MA — MassMutual Center 
7/19 —  Sayreville, NJ —  Starland Ballroom
7/20 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
7/22 —  Charleston, SC — Music Hall
7/23 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
 
WITH HATEBREED, BLEEDING THROUGH, MALEVOLENCE, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, + INCITE:
7/25 —  Rochester, NY — Water Street Music Hall
7/26 — Detroit, MI — Harpo;
7/27 — Milwaukee, WI  — The Rave
7/28 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection

MALPHAS Reawakens Early Darkness With New Single “The Conjuring”

Epic blackened melodeath conjurers MALPHAS unveil their latest offering, “The Conjuring”, out now via M-Theory Audio. A reimagining of one of the first songs the band ever wrote, the single fuses their raw early energy with the refined intensity of their modern sound.

Following the acclaim of their 2024 sophomore album Portal (M-Theory Audio), MALPHAS now look both forward and backward with “The Conjuring”, a track that serves as a creative bridge between their origins and the mythos of their upcoming third album.

“The Conjuring is one of the early tracks we recorded as a band - our songwriting was still in an embryonic state, so we decided to revisit it for the 10 year mark of our first release. We rewrote and rearranged parts of it in the vein of our modern sound and were pleasantly surprised by the result. The role of the Conjuror is central to the story of The 39th Spirit and will be linked to the events in our third album.” — Paul DeSanctis

With cinematic orchestration, blistering guitars, and a deep-rooted narrative core, “The Conjuring” reinforces Malphas’s position as a defining force in the evolving landscape of extreme metal.

To build momentum for their forthcoming third full-length, MALPHAS will hit the road this July on the Steel and Sorcery Tour in support of ICE GIANT, alongside CELESTIAL WIZARD, with special guests TROLLWAR on select dates. Presented by M-Theory Audio and Witches Brew, this spellbinding run will bring myth, metal, and mayhem across North America.

Steel and Sorcery Tour:

  • 7/9 – Madison, WI – Gamma Ray Bar

  • 7/10 – Chicago, IL – Live Wire Lounge

  • 7/11 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern

  • 7/12 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern

  • 7/13 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martinière*

  • 7/15 – Pawtucket, RI – The News Cafe

  • 7/16 – Boston, MA – The Silhouette Lounge

  • 7/17 – Philadelphia, PA – The Nail

  • 7/18 – Dayton, OH – Cosmo Joe’s

  • 7/19 – Salisbury, MD – Lucky’s Glass Skate Shop

  • 7/20 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones

*Trollwar appears as special guest on select dates.

About MALPHAS:
Originally formed in 2012 by Paul DeSanctis and Eric Dunleavy, and joined by Damian DiFrancesco in 2014 and Joshua DeJesus in 2019, MALPHAS has established a fierce presence in the underground metal scene. Known for their dynamic blend of symphonic blackened melodic death metal, the band has toured extensively across North America and Europe alongside acts such as Tengger Cavalry, Felix Martin, Helsott, Keep of Kalessin, Shade Empire, Nordheim, and more.

For more information:
www.facebook.com/therealmalphas
www.instagram.com/therealmalphas
www.malphas94.bandcamp.com
www.malphasband.weebly.com
www.m-theoryaudio.com

Progressive Super Metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Announce Summer Tour Dates

Today, progressive super metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are excited to announce a string of summer tour dates starting July 11th in Woodhaven, MI and ending August 17th in Grand Rapids, MI. Following the recent release of their acclaimed new album,'Floodgate,' and the success of their Flooding North America Tour, ISD are ready to get back on the road, see the full list of dates below.

Guitarist/Vocalist Tony Piccoli comments on the tour:

"We return to the road, albeit it for another short run, a ‘Micro Tour’ if you will (It's not that small!) We are excited to get back out there and show off what we do. Our set will be heavy on the newest album ‘Floodgate,’ as well as some tunes from our past... The biggest show of this run of course will be our appearance at the inaugural PROGSTORM in Montreal, QC, alongside some great up and coming progressive metal bands, like Lux Terminus, Ashbreather, Voidchaser, and The Anchoret, as well as progressive metal stalwarts Into Eternity, and Karcius. Check out the outstanding full lineup HERE."

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Live:

7/11 - Woodhaven, MI - Uncle Sam Jam

8/10 - Montreal, QC - Le Ministere - Progstorm Festival

8/15 - Akron, OH - Afterlife

8/16 - Detroit, MI - Token Lounge

8/17 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Pyramid Scheme

Buy Tickets 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 have returned 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.” 

Order 'Floodgate' HERE

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are:

Pat DeLeon - Drums

Pete Hopersberger - Keyboards, Vocals

Bryan Paxton - Bass, Vocals

Tony Piccoli - Guitars, Vocals

Scott David Thompson - Guitars, Vocals

Vicious Rumors Release "Crack The Sky In Half" Video

Today, U.S. metal legends VICIOUS RUMORS unveiled the latest single from their upcoming new album The Devil's Asylum. Titled "Crack The Sky In Half," the track arrives alongside an official music video.

 

Band founder Geoff Thorpe says, "'Crack The Sky...' is a veritable anthem about never giving up and enjoying life to the fullest."

Watch the video below.

The Devil's Asylum will be released on August 29 worldwide (except Japan) through SPV/Steamhammer as CD digipak, LP version, download, and stream here

VICIOUS RUMORS LIVE 2025:

EUROPE:

7/4 — Hamburg, DE — Logo

7/5 — Eindhoven, NL — Effenaar (With Overkill)

7/10 — Balingen, DE — RV Bang Festival (Warm up headliner show)

7/11— Balingen, DE — RV Bang Festival

7/12 — Cham, DE — L.A.

 

U.S:

8/20 — San Francisco, CA — DNA Lounge

8/21 — Los Angeles, CA —Whisky a Go Go
8/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Aces High Saloon
8/23 — Colorado Springs, CO — Thrashers
8/24 — Denver, CO — HQ
8/26 — Sioux City, IA — The Ickey Nickel
8/27 — Des Moines, IA — Lefty's Live

8/28 — Madison, WI — Blades of Steel Fest
8/29 — Chicago, IL — Reggies

8/30 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
8/31 — Braidwood, IL — Top Fuel Saloon
9/2 — Wichita, KS — Barleycorn's Wichita

9/3 —Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street

9/4 — Dallas, TX — Haltom Theater

9/5 — Austin, TX — Kickbutt Coffee

9/6 — San Antonio, TX — Fitzgerald’s

9/7 — Houston, TX — 1810 Ojeman
9/9 — Atlanta, GA — 529
9/10 — Raleigh, NC — Chapel Of Bones
9/11 — Lynchburg, VA — Super Rad Arcade
9/12 — Chesapeake, VA — Riffhouse Pub
9/13 — Richmond, VA — Another Round Bar
9/14 — Albany, NY — Empire Underground

9/16 — Providence, RI — Alchemy
9/18 — Catonsville, MD — Morsburgers

9/19 — Bristol, CT — Bleachers
9/20 — Harrisburg, PA — HMAC
9/21 — Newark, DE — Halftime

Introducing: JON BABIN Emerges with a Triple Shot of Sonic Fire

A storm is brewing on the horizon of the alternative-pop scene, and his name is

JON BABIN. The singer-songwriter, producer, and sonic architect steps boldly into the spotlight with four explosive debut singles —

"You're So Rude," "I Shouldn't Be Alone Tonight," "Angel Hair," and "Belladonna" — each one a world unto itself, yet unmistakably stitched together by Babin’s unmistakable style and raw vulnerability.

Take a drive along the coast to this classic! Inspired by the 50's and early 60's,

"You're So Rude" will remind you of summer days and nights, and give you the ultimate feeling of breaking free.

Welcome to the self-titled album, "Jon Babin."These are four singles to be included on a full length record to be released this year!

JON BABIN was born in Chicago - and has lived and worked in its surrounding North side, South side, and West side neighborhoods and suburbs his whole life. Violin was his first instrument. From there, he took seriously to drums/percussion - and got his feet wet with playing live in punk and metal bands as a teenger. During this time, he would move on to guitar and began putting songs and melodies together. He has bounced genres and instruments throughout bands and solo work, and has honed in on his own style. His influences are psychedelia, golden age boppers and rockers, punk, new wave, alternative, jazz, blues, dance and pop. Every recorded instrument you hear on this record was written and performed by JON BABIN. It was recorded, mixed and engineered at Audiotree by Rick Fritz. He plays over 100 shows per year. There is a little something for everybody on the

"Jon Babin" record. This album is pure of heart. Join him on the journey! ROCK N' ROLL!

UPCOMING SHOWS:

Thursday, July 3rd - McNally’s Pub - St. Charles, IL 6:00pm

Friday, July 4th - 129 Center Cut - Grayslake, IL 6:00pm

Saturday, July 5th - Emil's Tavern on Center - Grayslake, IL 7:00pm

Wednesday, July 9th - Emil’s Tavern on Center - Grayslake, IL 6:00pm

Thursday, July 10th - Rookie’s - Huntley, IL 5:00pm

Friday, July 11th - McNally’s Irish Pub - St. Charles, IL 8:00pm

Saturday, July 12th - Rosie O'hare's Public House - East Dundee, IL 7:00pm

Sunday, July 13th - LEVER w/Acrylic Filth - Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen - Crystal Lake, IL 2:00pm

Friday, July 25th - 129 Center Cut - Grayslake, IL 6:00pm

Saturday, July 26th - Rosie O’Hare’s - East Dundee, IL 7:00pm

Saturday, August 2nd - Durty Nellie’s - Palatine, IL 6:30pm

Sunday, August 3rd - Mickey Finn’s Brewing - Libertyville, IL 2pm

Thursday, August 7th - McNally’s Pub - St. Charles, IL

MORE INFO: www.JonBabin.com

CONNECT WITH JON BABIN

A DAY TO REMEMBER Drop Riotous New Video For Top 20 Radio Hit - “All My Friends”

Following the runaway success of their surprise physical-first album, Big Ole Album Vol. 1, A Day To Remember are back with a brand new music video for their current, top 20 radio single “All My Friends”. Perfectly encapsulating the energy of the song, the new clip is an unfiltered, shot-shooting celebration of chaos and camaraderie featuring WWE superstar Seth Rollins and his flame thrower. Sound crazy? It is. Watch the raucous new video below and find "All My Friends" on your streaming platform of choice HERE.

The "All My Friends" video drops viewers into the middle of a rowdy dive bar night with A Day To Remember and their friends - including Seth Rollins and Cody Quistad of Wage War. Complete with crowd surfing, shots flying and a signature world-conquering, sing-along chorus made for losing your voice to, it’s reckless, it's fun and is perfectly representative of the kind of debauchery the song's energy deserves.

Now riding high off a hugely successful European run of headline shows and stellar festival performances, A Day To Remember will hit the road again this fall for a 36-date North American co-headline tour with fellow heavyweights, Yellowcard. The Maximum Fun Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off September 5 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH and wraps November 22 in Corpus Christi, TX, hitting major cities including Toronto, Camden, Dallas, San Diego, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and San Diego. Tickets and further info are available at ADTR.com

Support will rotate across the run, with The Wonder Years, State Champs, Dinosaur Pile-Up, and Boundaries all joining on select dates. Full routing below.

A Day To Remember & Yellowcard

Maximum Fun N. American Co-Headline Tour

 

Sep 5 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH • Blossom Music Center*

Sep 7 - Toronto, ON • Budweiser Stage*

Sep 10 - Syracuse, NY • Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview*

Sep 11 - Camden, NJ • Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*

Sep 13 - Bristow, VA • Jiffy Lube Live^

Sep 14 - Virginia Beach, VA • Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater*

Sep 16 - Charlotte, NC • PNC Music Pavilion*

Sep 17 - Raleigh, NC • Coastal Credit Union Music Park*

Sep 19 - Noblesville, IN • Ruoff Music Center*

Sep 21 - Rogers, AR • Walmart Amp*

Sep 23 - Houston, TX • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*

Sep 24 - Dallas, TX • Dos Equis Pavilion*

Sep 26 - Atlanta, GA • Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*

Sep 27 - Tampa, FL • MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*

Sep 28 - West Palm Beach, FL • iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*

Oct 22 - Ontario, CA • Toyota Arena**

Oct 23 - San Diego, CA • Gallagher Square at Petco Park**

Oct 25 - Phoenix, AZ • Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater**

Oct 26 - Albuquerque, NM • Isleta Amphitheater**

Oct 28 - Colorado Springs, CO • Broadmoor World Arena**

Oct 29 - Independence, MO • Cable Dahmer Arena**

Oct 31 - Lincoln, NE • Pinnacle Bank Arena**

Nov 1 - Bloomington, IL • Grossinger Motors Arena**

Nov 2 - Minneapolis, MN • The Armory**

Nov 4 - Grand Rapids, MI • Van Andel Arena**

Nov 5 - Pittsburgh, PA • PPG Paints Arena**

Nov 6 - Lexington, KY • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center**

Nov 8 - Manchester, NH • SNHU Arena**

Nov 9 - Bridgeport, CT • Total Mortgage Arena**

Nov 11 - North Charleston, SC • North Charleston Coliseum**

Nov 13 - Biloxi, MS • Mississippi Coast Coliseum**

Nov 14 - Tallahassee, FL • Donald L. Tucker Civic Center**

Nov 18 - Huntsville, AL • Von Braun Center Arena**

Nov 20 - Tulsa, OK • BOK Center**

Nov 21 - Austin, TX • Moody Center**

Nov 22 - Corpus Christi, TX • AmericanBank Center**

 

* w/ State Champs & Boundaries

^ w/ The Wonder Years & Boundaries

** w/ The Wonder Years & Dinosaur Pile Up

A Day To Remember’s Big Ole Album Vol. 1, which arrived earlier this year via an unorthodox physical-first release strategy, landed Top 10 on the Billboard charts before it ever hit streaming. The album features mega-hits “Miracle” (initially released as a stand-alone single in 2022), “Feedback”, “Make It Make Sense” and current single "All My Friends". The project has been widely praised by fans and media alike with Kerrang! calling it “a powerful, razor-sharp reminder of why ADTR still dominate,” while Rock Sound hailed the record as “a confident, explosive statement from a band whose creative well is nowhere near dry.

The Maximum Fun Tour marks A Day To Remember’s first major North American run since the album’s release and is guaranteed to be an all-out party, the likes of which only A Day To Remember can bring. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the band firing on all party cannons as they bring their new album, and the brand new video for "All My Friends" to life in the live arena this fall.


About A Day To Remember

Formed in Florida in 2003, A Day To Remember has spent over two decades defining and redefining the blueprint for modern heavy music. With nearly 2 billion global streams, multiple Gold and Platinum singles, and a fiercely loyal global fanbase, they’ve built a legacy on unpredictability, energy, and unshakable connection. Their latest release, Big Ole Album Vol. 1, debuted to critical acclaim and commercial success — and marks a bold new era for the band.

Thrash Metal Supergroup NEFARIOUS - Releases Title Track from Upcoming Album + Live Music Video

Today, the new thrash metal supergroup NEFARIOUS — featuring Katon De Pena, Rick Hunolt, Doug Piercy, Tom Gears, and Will "Beastman" Carroll — is excited to unleash the title track from their upcoming debut album, 'Addicted To Power,' out on July 18th. The title track comes accompanied by a live music video, available to view below.

A ferocious anthem for the disillusioned and the defiant, "Addicted to Power" delivers razor-sharp riffs, breakneck rhythms, and politically charged lyrics that cut straight to the bone. With legendary thrash titans Rick Hunolt (ex-Exodus) and Doug Piercy (ex-Heathen) unleashing guitar fury, Katon De Pena on vocals, secret weapon Tom Gears on bass, and Will “Beastman” Carroll on the skin, NEFARIOUS blends classic old school thrash intensity with a sophisticated edge.

The accompanying music video is a raw performance piece filmed at Soundwave Studio in Oakland, CA. The video captures the pure essence of NEFARIOUS: unapologetic, unrelenting, and razor-focused on truth through sound.

The title track, "Addicted to Power," is about the insatiable hunger for control and the devastation it leaves in its wake, a true reflection of the times we are all experiencing right now. "Addicted to Power" marks the third single from NEFARIOUS's forthcoming album of the same name, following the critically praised tracks "Master Plan" and “One Nation Enslaved” released earlier this spring.

Watch the Live Music Video for "Addicted To Power"

NEFARIOUS recently announced the release of their debut album 'Addicted To Power' due out July 18th via Relentless "Metal" Records with a Collector Vinyl available through Hectic/Bleeding Priest Records.

Doug Piercy exclaims:

"Let’s get ready to rage! 

"We are really stoked to finally be able to release this stuff and discuss it. It’s been under wraps for a while. More insane videos and shows are coming soon! We hope everybody enjoys this release as much as we had fun creating it, for you all!

"Cheers!"

Pre-Order 'Addicted To Power' HERE

Together, NEFARIOUS crafts a sound that is both fierce and refined — a perfect balance of aggression and musicianship that speaks to the true spirit of heavy metal.

With their explosive live performances and immersive new material on the horizon, metal fans worldwide should prepare for an unstoppable force.

This is unpretentious thrash metal. 

This is NEFARIOUS!

NEFARIOUS will be playing a hometown album release show on

July 19th at DNA Lounge in San Francisco!

Just Announced: Lars Huismann at H0L0 — Friday, August 8

LARS HUISMANN 

Friday August 8th - Doors 10 pm - 21+

Berlin’s own Lars Huismann is not just a DJ — he’s a technician of rhythm, a craftsman of raw energy, and one of the most consistent producers in the new wave of European techno. Emerging from the underground with a deep respect for the genre’s roots, Lars has been steadily building a catalog that bridges early 2000s techno with modern precision.

With a foundation in jazz drumming, his productions are rhythmically dense, layered with tribal percussion, sharp synth patterns, and a Detroit-inspired edge. His DJ sets are fast, dynamic, and percussive — known to push dance floors deep into the night while always keeping things hypnotic and driving.

Over the past few years, Lars has made major noise with his “Sounds From The Past” trilogy on Mutual Rytm — a label that’s become synonymous with the resurgence of functional, groove-heavy techno. The trilogy explores multiple subgenres — from dub techno atmospheres to Latin tribal patterns — all delivered with punch and clarity.

Most recently, in June 2024, he dropped Catharsis — a concept EP that reflects his evolution toward a sharper, more minimal direction, while still honoring the “old school” textures that shaped his identity.

Whether behind the decks or in the studio, Lars is part of a rare breed of artists pushing techno forward without losing sight of where it comes from.

 

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