DESPISED ICON REVEAL NEW ALBUM SHADOW WORK + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'OVER MY DEAD BODY'
Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON return with their seventh full-length album, Shadow Work which will be released on October 31, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Their first new music in six years, the album stands as the band's most fine-tuned and dynamic effort to date, balancing relentless speed, crushing grooves, and morbid melodies, while remaining true to their signature blend of extreme death metal and hardcore grit.
Today, DESPISED ICON release their ferocious new anthem entitled, 'Over My Dead Body' featuring Matt Honeycutt of KUBLAI KHAN TX. The single features eerie atmospherics and a crushing breakdown that confronts fear and doubt with iron resolve—a battle cry of self-belief, pain, and purpose. Watch the music video directed by Didier Charette, below.
DESPISED ICON's Alex Erian comments, "Even though our first jam dates back to the fall of 2000, it wasn’t until 2002 that we started playing shows and putting out music. From day one, Despised Icon has always stuck to a 'if it’s not ready, it’s not ready' mindset with everything we create. Fast forward almost six years since our last album Purgatory, and not much has changed. We’ve taken our time once again, and now we’re finally ready to turn the page and release what we feel is our most fine-tuned and dynamic record to date—staying grounded in the sound and spirit we helped define. We can’t wait to share new music with you all very soon."
Nuclear Blast American Label Manager & A&R Tommy Jones comments, “The wait was well worth it! This is a fantastic album and I cannot wait for the world to hear it in it’s entirety. Great things come out of the shadows.”
Pre-order/pre-save Shadow Work:
https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work
Stream 'Over My Dead Body' featuring Matt Honeycutt of KUBLAI KHAN TX:
https://despisedicon.bfan.link/over-my-dead-body
Shadow Work is now available for pre-order in the following formats:
CD Jewelcase
Gold & Black Corona Vinyl
Shadow Work was produced by the band’s own Alex Erian and Eric Jarrin, while Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, SHADOW OF INTENT, SIGNS OF THE SWARM) handled mixing and mastering. The album marks a significant chapter for a band whose core lineup has remained largely unchanged since its inception. It’s a deeply introspective record that reflects both personal growth and the turbulence of the world around us. The artwork for the album was created by Eliran Kantor (HATEBREED, THY ART IS MURDER, CAVALERA).
Earlier this week, DESPISED ICON announced they would join headliner's SANGUISUGABOGG on their U.S. tour. Joining the package as support are DEFEATED SANITY, and CORPSE PILE. Prior to the 22-date trek, the band will make appearances at Festival de Musique Emergente and the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The run will conclude with 2 headliner hometown shows on December 6th (sold out) and 7th at Club Soda.
08.31 Rouyn-Noranda, QC @ Festival de Musique Emergente ^
09.20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal and Hardcore Festival ^
11.04 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
11.05 Chicago, IL @ Metro
11.06 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old National Centre)
11.07 Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
11.08 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11.09 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
11.11 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11.12 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11.13 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
11.14 Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
11.15 Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club
11.17 Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge & Music Hall
11.18 Austin, TX @ Mohawk
11.19 Houston, TX @ White Oak (Downstairs)
11.21 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11.22 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11.23 Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11.25 Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
11.26 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11.28 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11.29 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11.30 Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
12.06 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out* ^
12.07 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *Second show added* ^
^ - DESPISED ICON only
DESPISED ICON's line-up is:
Alex Erian | Vocals
Steve Marois | Vocals
Eric Jarrin | Guitars
Ben Landreville | Guitars
Sébastien Piché | Bass
Alex "Grind" Pelletier | Drums
Attack Attack! Raises The Stakes With "Attack Attack! II" - Out Now!
Metalcore titans, Attack Attack!, have today unleashed their brand new album, "Attack Attack! II" via Oxide Records. It's been over a decade since fans last got a full-length ride with metalcore's favorite troublemakers, and the wait is officially over! Packed with high-octane riffs, explosive energy, and a few surprises only Attack Attack! could pull off, this album is more than just a comeback. Fans can listen to "Attack Attack! II" HERE.
Accompanying today's release is yet again, another monstrous single, "Karmageddon", which happens to be one of Attack Attack!'s heaviest tracks to date. A relentless dose of the band's signature intensity and attitude, packed into a ferocious, unapologetic onslaught that showcases the band at their most unyielding.
As the streams continue to climb and the hot takes around "Attack Attack! II" multiply, Attack Attack! weigh in:
"We guarantee this album sounds even better if you hit repeat.”
In celebration of their upcoming record, "Attack Attack! II", the band will be embarking on the ONE HIT WONDER Tour next week, where they'll be bringing their chaotic new era to cities across the US. Fans can purchase tickets to the ONE HIT WONDER Tour now HERE.
Prior to today's album release, Attack Attack! also released four massive singles, "Dance!" featuring Will Ramos of Lorna Shore, "Chainless", "ONE HIT WONDER", and "i complain on r/metalcore". After blindsiding fans with a fake-out country remix, the real version of "Dance!" delivered sheer chaos and pit-stirring aggression as they teamed up with one of deathcore's most recognizable voices, Will Ramos, for their first ever official feature. The first two tracks sent metalcore into a tailspin, sparking conversations from fans to top-tier music outlets - Revolver, Metal Injection, Rock Sound, etc - who hailed Attack Attack! for their fearless return. "ONE HIT WONDER" and "i complain on r/metalcore" kept the momentum surging, setting the tone for an audacious new era that is loud, unavoidable, and fearlessly sarcastic.
Formed in 2007, Attack Attack! has become a staple in the metalcore scene, amassing over 100 million streams across major streaming platforms on multiple chart-topping records. As torchbearers of the genre, the band continue to push the boundaries of metalcore while solidifying their place in its ever-growing legacy. Known for their no-holds-barred approach, Attack Attack! remain unpredictable as ever, with more bold twists in store for the year ahead.
Be sure to stay tuned for more Attack Attack! news coming very soon.
ONE HIT WONDER TOUR
Aug 12 | Atlanta, GA | The Masquerade Hall
Aug 13 | Winter Park, FL | Conduit
Aug 14 | Charleston, SC | Music Farm
Aug 15 | Richmond, VA | Canal Club
Aug 16 | Reading, PA | Reverb
Aug 17 | New York, NY | Racket
Aug 19 | Buffalo, NY | Rec Room
Aug 20 | Pittsburgh, PA | Crafthouse
Aug 21 | Detroit, MI | The Shelter
Aug 22 | Cleveland, OH | Globe Hall
Aug 23 | Joliet, IL | The Forge
Aug 24 | Minneapolis, MN | Fine Line Music Cafe
Aug 26 | Des Moines, IA | Wooly's
Aug 27 | Omaha, NE | The Waiting Room
Aug 29 | Denver, CO | Marquis Theater
Aug 30 | Grand Junction, CO | Mesa Theater
Aug 31 | Salt Lake City, UT | Metro Music Hall
Sep 2 | Seattle, WA | The Crocodile
Sep 3 | Portland, OR | The Nova PDX
Sep 5 | Roseville, CA | Goldfield's
Sep 6 | Los Angeles, CA | Echoplex
Sep 7 | Phoenix, AZ | The Rosetta Room
Sep 9 | San Antonio, TX | The Rock Box
Sep 10 | Houston, TX | Scout. Bar
Sep 11 | Dallas, TX | Puzzles
Sep 12 | Tulsa, OK | The Vanguard
Sep 13 | Wichita, KS | Wave
Sep 14 | Springfield, MO | The Regency
Sep 16 | St Louis, MO | Red Flag
Sep 17 | Nashville, TN | The Basement East
Sep 18 | Fort Wayne, IN | Piere's
Sep 20 | Louisville, KY | Louder Than Life
Full tour information can be found HERE.
ABOUT ATTACK ATTACK!
If you went to Warped Tour in the mid 2000’s, shopped at Hot Topic, or were active on Myspace; then you have heard the name “Attack Attack!” While the band’s early career was relatively short-lived, their reputation has done nothing but grow since the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2013. Known for incorporating dance/electronica music with metal, the band consistently bent the rules of songwriting. They took the sounds they liked and crafted seemingly incompatible genres into anthems for local Ohio scene kids, and later, audiences across the globe. After years of silence, Attack Attack!exploded back onto the scene in 2020. They’re here to remind you that rules are made to be broken, adversity is meant to be overcome, and that legends never die.
JASON ALDEAN BRINGS FULL THROTTLE TOUR TO SOLD-OUT NASHVILLE CROWD
ACM Artist of the Decade and 3X Entertainer of the Year, Country powerhouse Jason Aldean brought his FULL THROTTLE tour to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville last night, playing “an amazing show” (Parade) with a jam-packed set list of 22 hits to the sold-out crowd. Having solidified his “Country superstar status” (Variety) with 30 No. 1 career hits at Country radio, nearly 20 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold with “his own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution), Aldean headlined the venue “for the fifth time in 13 years” (The Tennessean) and showcased his reigning Artist of the Decade status to the crowd at Bridgestone, who sang every word of the show’s setlist. The “event highlighted that the enduring vocal quality and earnest storytelling of the performer have allowed him to usher in a new career chapter” (The Tennessean).
Prior to the show, Aldean was honored with a SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award, presented by SoundExchange’s Associate Director of Artist & Industry Relations Marc Rucker, for being among the most streamed artists of all time. Rucker noted numerous Aldean tracks have landed in their top 1000 tracks of all-time, including “You Make It Easy,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Big Green Tractor,” and more. Additionally, BMG Americas’ President, Frontline Recordings Jon Loba also surprised Aldean with a 4X Platinum plaque for his debut album.
Aldean kicked off the show with “Hicktown,” and played from his catalogue of 30 #1 hits and fan favorites before later surprising the crowd with special guest Kane Brown--who Aldean gave one of his first tour opening slots to early on-- bringing him out to sing Aldean’s #1 crossover hit “Dirt Road Anthem,” before ending the night with his Grammy-nominated hit “If I Didn’t Love You,” and #1 hits “My Kinda Party” and “She’s Country.” Openers included Nate Smith and RaeLynn.
Produced by Live Nation, Aldean’s FULL THROTTLE TOUR is currently in full swing and heads to Noblesville, IN tonight (8/8) and Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday (8/9) before heading to Dallas, Houston, Austin, Raleigh, Charlotte and more cities across the US and internationally.
Photo ID (L to R): BMG Americas, President, Frontline Recordings Jon Loba, BMG, CEO Thomas Coesfeld, Jason Aldean, BMG Chief Strategy Officer Johannes von Schwarzkopf, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, EVP Recorded Music JoJamie Hahr & BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville General Manager Peter Strickland presented Aldean with a 4X Platinum debut album plaque.
The Georgia native recently announced the international extension of his FULL THROTTLE Tour, adding dates in New Zealand and Australia starting in 2026. The FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR marks Aldean’s first time headlining New Zealand and his first return to Australia since headlining in 2016 - where he became the first headliner to ever sell out CMC Rocks QLD Country Music. Aldean’s 2026 international run is set to kick off Thursday, February 19th at Spark Arena in Auckland, before heading to Australia for additional headlining dates including Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Aldean will also headline inaugural country music experience, Sunburnt Country, with headlining shows scheduled for Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra. For a full list of domestic and international FULL THROTTLE Tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit www.jasonaldean.com.
JOHN 5 Announces More Details For “Ghost,” Out October 10 & Releases New Single & Video For “Deviant,” - Solo Tour Dates Start This Fall
Guitar virtuoso John 5 has announced new details including the full track listing and special guests for his highly anticipated solo album, Ghost, out October 10 and produced and mixed by Barry Pointer.
A new single also drops today called “Deviant” alongside a music video featuring drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Bryan Beller of The Aristocrats. “Deviant” follows previously released singles “Hollywood Story” and “Fiend.”
See the video for “Deviant,” directed by Michael Sarna below.
Says John 5 of the new single and upcoming album, “Ghost is perhaps my proudest achievement to date. To me, the meaning of life is doing what you love. And this is what I love. I am surrounded by ghosts in my life and I needed to honor them with this album. It is what I was meant to do. I’m so happy to have had some incredibly talented friends join me on this album. On ‘Deviant,’ Stephen Perkins’drums helped bring the track to life. And having the great Bryan Beller on bass... you can’t get much better than that.”
Fans can pre-save Ghost HERE and pre-order limited-edition vinyl variants of the album, including exclusive bundles with Ghost T-shirts HERE. Vinyl variants include green splatter, red fire splatter and opaque red options.
On September 12, John 5 will join his Mötley Crüe bandmates as they kick off their highly anticipated 10-show residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, NV. September 12 also marks the release of From The Beginning, The Definitive Collection of Mötley Crüe Hits via BMG.
Following the Mötley Crüe residency, John 5, along with Alex Mercado, will also head out with fellow guitar great Richie Kotzen for the first time ever on an extensive co-headlining tour beginning October 16. Find the full itinerary below and more information at John-5.com.
RICHIE KOTZEN & JOHN 5 FALL 2025 TOUR
October 16 El Cajon, CA @ Magnolia
October 17 Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts
October 18 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
October 19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
October 21 Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
October 22 Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre
October 24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
October 25 Leander, TX @ The Haute Spot
October 27 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
October 28 Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
October 29 Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club
October 30 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
October 31 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
November 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
November 2 Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
November 4 Richmond, VA @ The National
November 5 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
November 6 Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
November 7 New York, NY @ Iridium
November 8 New York, NY @ Iridium
November 11 Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
November 12 Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
November 13 Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage
November 14 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
November 15 Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre
November 16 Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs
November 17 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
November 19 Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
November 20 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
November 21 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
November 22 St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
November 23 Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theatre
November 25 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
November 29 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's*
*John 5 only
ABOUT JOHN 5:
For over 30 years, JOHN 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. As well as being a songwriter/guitarist for hire, JOHN 5 has shared the stage as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He has also worked with an impressive array of names, from all walks of music, including KD Lang, Rod Stewart, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, Scorpions, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meatloaf, Dolly Parton and Ricky Martin. In October 2022, it was announced that JOHN 5 would be joining Mötley Crüe as their guitarist following the announcement that Mick Mars would be retiring. JOHN 5 continues to tour with Mötley Crüe including an upcoming residency in Las Vegas in 2025. To call JOHN 5 a shredder does not do him justice.
Follow JOHN 5 online:
Official Website: https://john-5.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/john5official
Instagram: https://instagram.com/john5official
Twitter: https://twitter.com/john5guitarist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/john5officialYT/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@john5official
Official Webstore: https://john5store.com
John McLaughlin and his long-time band The 4th Dimension release Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2022 worldwide via earMUSIC
FUSION JAZZ PIONEER JOHN McLAUGHLIN and earMUSIC celebrate the release of “LIVE AT MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022” Friday, August 8th, 2025
Formats include Blu-ray+2CD Digipak, 2LP Gatefold, Digital Download Album release accompanied by new video “Mr. DC”
Today, John McLaughlin and his long-time band The 4th Dimension share “Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2022” worldwide via earMUSIC on Blu-ray+2 CDs, Heavyweight 2 LP Gatefold, and all digital platforms.
DISCOVER THE ALBUM Below.
This stellar performance was captured when John and his band took to the stage of the revered Auditorium Stravinski on July 11th, 2022 with special guest pianist and vocalist Jany McPherson.
“This night was very special. I am so glad it was recorded. It was a kind of magical night. There was something extra in the music and in the air.” – John McLaughlin
John’s history with the revered Montreux Jazz Festivalspans 52 years as a headlining artist and sometime guest performer. Now available as a Blu-ray+2CD Digipak, 2 LP Gatefold and digital download, those who had the honor of being there can relive this monumental performance and those who couldn't be there now have the chance to see what they missed.
“This was a great night. Everybody was on. There was a vibe going on in the band and the audience felt it. It was a vibe going on between the band and the audience and it was outstanding.” -John McLaughlin
A perfect example of this vibe runs through the new video for “Mr. DC.” SEE THE VIDEO Below
Dedicated to Modern Drummer hall of famer Dennis Chambers (who has played with John, P-Funk All Stars, Steely Dan, and Bill Evans amongst many others) “Mr. DC” is playful interplay between Jany McPherson’s delightful voice and piano and both Gary Husband and Nicolas Viccaro on drums.
John McLaughlin brought a fusion of world music, jazz, and blues to the mainstream with his Mahavishnu Orchestra and recordings with Santana and The Rolling Stones as well as his groundbreaking “Live in San Francisco” albums with Al Di Meola and Paco de Lucia.
“Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2022” is a masterclass in jazz fusion that travels all these worlds on one prestigious stage.
Falling In Reverse Drop Video for New Single "All My Women (Feat. Hardy)" Video — WATCH // Band Touring This Summer
FALLING IN REVERSE have today shared the brand new single "All My Women (Featuring Hardy)."
The track serves as a follow-up to last summer's chart-topping hit "All My Life" featuring Jelly Roll, which spent 5 weeks at the top of the rock radio charts and debuted at No. 1 across Billboard's hard rock charts, including an 11-week run as the No. 1 Hot Hard Rock Song in the country.
"All My Women" has a country lean and more hooks than a tackle box. It boasts FALLING IN REVERSE's signature stadium-sized choruses, with a high-impact assist from HARDY.
Watch the video, featuring frontman RONNIE RADKE and Hardy, as puppets — yes, puppets — in a playful, cheeky romp that follows puppet Radke's tangled love life.
Watch it Below.
Falling In Reverse are hitting the road this week for a massive North American headline tour that will again see the band playing amphitheaters. The "Falling In Reverse: God Is A Weapon Tour," produced by Live Nation, kicks off August 10 in Denver, Colorado and runs through September 26 in Las Vegas. Wage War, Tech N9ne, and Sleep Theory will serve as support from August 10 through August 27. Slaughter to Prevail, Hollywood Undead, and Sleep Theory will appear from August 29 through September 7. The final leg will feature support from Slaughter to Prevail, Hollywood Undead, and Point North. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and options for fans to take their concert experience to the next level, with Falling In Reverse offering ticketless, VIP upgrades that include a meet and greet. Fans can purchase those experiences here.
Falling In Reverse's juggernaut, 2024-released album POPULAR MONSTER has accumulated 3.4 billion streams to date and is nearly platinum. The album includes the mega smashes "Popular Monster, "Watch the World Burn," and "All My Life," featuring Jelly Roll, which has accrued 172 million global streams to date. Elsewhere, the band's catalog has notched over 69.5 billon streams, cementing Falling In Reverse's status as one of the most successful bands of their generation. The recent single "God Is A Weapon" has notched 98 million global streams in just two months of release.
FALLING IN REVERSE ON TOUR:
8/10 — Denver, CO — Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre* (NOT A LIVE NATION DATE)
8/12 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion*
8/14 — The Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
8/16 — Biloxi, MS — Mississippi Coast Coliseum*
8/17 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
8/19 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*
8/20 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
8/22 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek*
8/23 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion*
8/25 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion*
8/27 — Virginia Beach, VA — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater*
8/29 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center**
8/30 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre**
8/31 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center**
9/2 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre**
9/3 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater^
9/6 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion**
9/7 — Hershey, PA — Hersheypark Stadium**
9/9 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater***
9/10 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage***
9/11 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre^^
9/13 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center***
9/14 — Hartford, CT — Xfinity Theatre***
9/16 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center***
9/18 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake***
9/19 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre^^^
9/23 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater***
9/24 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre***
9/26 — Las Vegas, NV — PH Live at Planet Hollywood***
12/6 — Mexico City, MX — Knotfest Mexico$
*With Wage War, Tech N9ne, Sleep Theory
**With Slaughter To Prevail, Hollywood Undead, Sleep Theory
***With Slaughter To Prevail, Hollywood Undead, Point North
^With Slaughter To Prevail, Hollywood Undead
^^With Hollywood Undead, Point North
^^^With Slaughter To Prevail, Point North
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Field & Stream Music Fest Announces Outdoor Expo Experience for Inaugural Weekend
The inaugural Field & Stream Music Fest, set for October 3–5, 2025, at Carolina Adventure World, is bringing more than just country music to South Carolina this fall. Today, organizers announced details for the Outdoor Expo Experience — a full-scale attraction included with all fest tickets, offering hands-on activities, immersive villages, show specials, demos and the chance to live the Field & Stream lifestyle between artists sets.
The Outdoor Expo Experience will open daily at 12:00 PM, giving fans plenty of time to explore, shop and connect with their favorite outdoor brands before the music kicks into high gear each afternoon.
With more than 40 artists performing throughout the weekend on three stages, including Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Riley Green and Bailey Zimmerman, the fest promises three days of chart-topping country music and unforgettable outdoor adventure.
Immersive Villages & Expo Experiences
Fans will find dedicated outdoor villages and interactive activity zones that bring Field & Stream’s heritage to life.
Fishing Village (Presented by Ugly Stik)
Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts can cast, test and explore in this immersive hub featuring Pure Fishing, Berkeley, Abu Garcia, Ugly Stik, Fishe Wear, Eyeking and Hobie. From hands-on gear demos and casting stations to pro tips and product showcases, the Fishing Village brings the best of the water’s edge right into the heart of the festival grounds. Don’t miss the Berkley Bass Tank and watch your lure in action!
Hunting Village (Powered by onX Hunt)
For those who live for the outdoors and wide open spaces, the Hunting Village is home base. Featuring leading outdoor brands including onX Hunt, Southern String Hat Co., BirdDog, Silencer Central, Orion Hunting, Gunner Kennels, NWTF, Mossy Oak, Polaris, Ororo and more, attendees will find interactive displays, demos, live programming, expo show specials, giveaways, contests and everything from backcountry tools to conservation education.
The Game Watch Village
College and pro football fans won’t miss a moment at The Game Watch Village, where big screens stream live games all weekend long. With fan zones, cold drinks and tailgate-style seating, it’s the perfect place to cheer with your crew. Start your morning with a Bloody Mary, breathe in the fresh Carolina air and settle in for a day of football in the great outdoors.
Outdoor Expo Highlights
Integrated throughout the fest, the Outdoor Expo Experience will feature:
Interactive Exhibits & Demos: Gear testing, casting zones, archery ranges and real-time product showcases, new product launches
Live Programming: Appearances by outdoor influencers, conservation leaders and brand experts
Food Trucks & Local Vendors: Southern-inspired eats and handcrafted goods from across the region
“The Outdoor Expo Experience is what sets Field & Stream Music Fest apart,” said Bob Durkin, co-founder of Southern Entertainment. “It’s more than great music — it’s about stepping into the Field & Stream lifestyle on 3,000 acres of God’s country. From fishing to the fan zone, there’s something for everyone.”
Tickets, Camping & Access
All villages, exhibits and after-hours activities are included in the price of festival admission tickets. Tickets, RV and tent camping, VIP upgrades and flexible payment plans are available now at FieldAndStreamMusicFest.com.
Located just minutes from Columbia and under an hour from Charlotte, Carolina Adventure World offers 3,000 acres of off-road trails, water and woods—making it the perfect backdrop for a weekend full of music, mud and memories.
ABOUT FIELD & STREAM:
Field & Stream is the world's leading outdoor lifestyle brand. With origins dating back to 1871, F&S has taught a nation to hunt and fish, to camp and explore, to survive and thrive in the outdoors—all while leading the charge to conserve and fight for wildlife and wild places. The secret to our longevity is simple: Hunters and anglers love a great story—and nobody tells one better than Field & Stream. In 2024, the legacy brand was unified under the same ownership for the first time in its history, including key investors and country music artists Eric Church and Morgan Wallen. Now embarking on a new chapter, the next generation of Field & Stream includes the return to a print publication, a membership community, a wide variety of product launches including apparel & accessories, upholstered furniture, beer and spirits, and more, plus experiential components such as hunting and fishing Excursions, Powered by BirdDog, a lodge in Bozeman, MT and the Field & Stream Music Fest. For more information, visit www.fieldandstream.com.
ABOUT SOUTHERN ENTERTAINMENT:
Southern Entertainment is a full-service event and production company with an unwavering commitment to excellence that has produced more than 500 events across the United States. For more information, visit www.southernentertainment.com
Trivium Announce "STRUCK DEAD" EP + Share "Bury Me With My Screams" Video
GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO; and drummer ALEX BENT — are thrilled to announce the release of their forthcoming, three-song EP STRUCK DEAD. It arrives on October 31 via longtime label Roadrunner Records. Pre-order it here.
While it may only be three songs in length, in typical Trivium fashion, it packs a powerhouse punch, thanks to masterful riffing and the dual-style vocal prowess the band has built its nearly three-decade reputation on! It was produced by Trivium and recorded with Mark Lewis at the band's Hangar Studios in Orlando, Florida. It was mixed and mastered by Josh Wilbur.
Today, the band also shares the video for the first single "BURY ME WITH MY SCREAMS." The song premiered via Heafy's "Chaos Hour" show on Sirius XM Liquid Metal.
"In 2023, we decided it was finally time to take the next step with The Hangar space we purchased — it was time to turn it into a full studio," says Gregoletto. "We brought in designer Roger D'Arcy, thanks to an introduction from Mark Lewis, and set out on a year-long build. While construction was underway, we were deep in rehearsals for The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour, celebrating Ascendancy's 20th anniversary. What started as an idea to release one single during the tour quickly grew into two, then three, as we kept writing while we were waiting for the build-out to be completed."
He continues, "During that time, the energy of revisiting Ascendancy started bleeding into these new songs. Matt poured a lot of his personal struggles from the past year into the music, and we used the writing process as a cathartic release. Those sessions evolved into a three-song EP that we're incredibly proud of, and we can't wait to debut 'Bury Me With My Screams' live at Bloodstock Open Air Festival."
Trivium will embark on "The Ascend Above the Ashes" trek that kicks off October 31 in Myrtle Beach and runs through December 14, with an epic hometown show in Orlando.
Special guests Jinjer will appear, while Heriot will serve as support. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
Trivium will also make appearances at Louder Than Life and Aftershock this fall.
TRIVIUM ON TOUR:
FESTIVALS:
9/20 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life
10/4 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock
WITH JINJER + HERIOT:
10/31 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
11/1 — VA Beach, VA — The Dome
11/2 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
11/4 — London, ON — Centennial Hall
11/6 — Québec, QC — Videotron Centre
11/7 — Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theatre
11/8 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena
11/10 — Warren, OH — Packard Music Hall
11/11 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo River Works
11/12 — Lancaster, PA — Freedom Hall
11/14 — Gary, IN — Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
11/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Eagles Ballroom
11/16 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/18 — Indianapolis, IN — The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
11/19 — Waukee, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
11/20 — Minneapolis, MN — Uptown Theater*
11/22 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
11/24 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
11/25 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Events Centre
11/26 — Missoula, MT — The Wilma
11/28 — Spokane, WA — The Podium
11/29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
12/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center*
12/3 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
12/5 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
12/6 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
12/7 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live
12/9 — Springfield, MO — Shrine Mosque
12/10 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
12/12 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore New Orleans
12/13 — Dothan, AL — The Plant
12/14 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
*NO JINJER
Gorguts Announce North American Tour
After more than a decade since their last classic entry, Gorguts are finally returning to the studio. As they prepare to record the full-length follow-up to the critically acclaimed Colored Sands, the Canadian pioneers of technical dissonance are sharpening their axes by celebrating two of death metal's biggest landmarks. This fall, the band are touring North America with Death to All in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Spiritual Healing and the 30th anniversary of Symbolic.
"It is with great honor that we'll be sharing the stage with these death metal monuments", Gorguts' vocalist and guitarist Luc Lemay says. "Death had such an important influence on me as an artist. It's the band that made me want to become a death metal musician. Chuck was my idol, my inspiration. See you on stage. Be prepared for an evening of classic death metal!".
North Dakota death dealers Phobophilic will join Gorguts and Death to All on this month-long celebration.
Gorguts 2025 North American Tour Dates
with Death to All and Phobophilic
November 4 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park [TICKETS]
November 6 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 7 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
November 8 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada [TICKETS]
November 9 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge [TICKETS]
November 10 – Detroit, MI @ El Club [TICKETS]
November 11 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 12 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS [TICKETS]
November 13 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium [TICKETS]
November 14 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza [TICKETS]
November 15 – Reading, PA @ Reverb [TICKETS]
November 16 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]
November 18 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
November 19 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live [TICKETS]
November 20 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 21 – Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 22 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center [TICKETS]
November 24 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sister [TICKETS]
November 25 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater [TICKETS]
November 26 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues [TICKETS]
November 28 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco [TICKETS]
November 29 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]
November 30 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom [TICKETS]
Death to All is the touring tribute to the late Chuck Schuldiner and his pioneering band Death. The band includes drummer Gene Hoglan and guitarist Bobby Keolble, who both played on Death's album Symbolic. It also includes bassist Steve DiGiorgio, who played on Human and with Hoglan on Individual Thought Patterns. Max Phelps (Exist, ex-Cynic) rounds out the line-up on vocals and guitar.
"30 years of Symbolic and 35 years of Spiritual Healing", says Hoglan. "Two vastly different yet important eras of Death. Both albums are going to be a blast to represent".
Gorgut's latest LP Colored Sands and most-recent EP Pleiades' Dust are both now available through Season of Mist.
Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Gorgutseshop
When it comes to GORGUTS, you have to expect the unexpected. In an age of a postulated clash of cultures, mastermind Luc Lemay delivered Pleiades' Dust, a piece of music that is conceptually and lyrically based on the “House of Wisdom”, a medieval library based in Baghdad and at the heart of the Golden Age of Islam with its many scientific breakthroughs in various fields of learning. As Luc comments: “It is a story about curiosity, beautiful minds and sadly, about how man destroys great discoveries and achievements.” Musically there is more narrative feeling as each section is introduced in such a way that every riff has the space to evolve like a character in a story.
Lineup:
Luc Lemay - Rhythm guitar, vocals
Kevin Hufnagel - Lead guitar
Colin Marston - Bass
Patrice Hamelin - Drums
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SEPTICFLESH | ANNOUNCE A SECOND PERFORMANCE OF THEIR LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS II PROMETHEUS UNCHAINED!
Symphonic death metallers SEPTICFLESH are proud to announce they have confirmed a second performance at Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the Acropolis of Athens after selling out the first show in less than 48 hours. The band is beyond grateful to have 2 back to back performances of their Live At The Acropolis ceremony.
On September 26, SEPTICFLESH will kick off 2 night event. Joining the band on stage will be the Athens State Orchestra including the Adult and Children’s Choir under the baton of Koen Schoots. These ceremonies 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, "We are proud to announce that, due to popular demand, a second show in cooperation with the Athens State Orchestra is confirmed. We would like to thank the management of this historic monument, who just granted authorization for a second performance. We are truly humbled. Get your tickets now before it sells out! This is your last chance to witness this historic event!"
Tickets for the September 26th show go on sale on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 at 17:00 (Greece time / EEST) | 14:00 UTC. Purchase your tickets at:
https://www.ticketservices.gr/event/classic-rock-9-koa-septicflesh/
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.
EPTICFLESH 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
'Koe Wetzel & Friends: Stronger Together' Raises Over $774k (and Counting) for Kerr County Flood Relief
Fans, artists and community members came together in force last night, Aug. 4, for Koe Wetzel & Friends: Stronger Together, a powerful night of music and giving held at Toyota Music Factory. The benefit concert spearheaded by the Texas native raised $774,870-and-counting in support of the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund via his own foundation, Koe’s Kids, with a raffle for a Can-Am Defender Max Lone Star Cab provided by Progressive Powersports in Granbury, Texas still open HERE through Labor Day weekend and fans still able to donate HERE.
The event featured unforgettable performances from Koe Wetzel and a stellar lineup of friends, including Kolby Cooper, Casey Donahew, Ray Wylie and Lucas Hubbard, Pecos Hurley of Pecos & The Rooftops, Mike Ryan, Shane Smith of Shane Smith & The Saints and Dylan Wheeler.
“To see how packed the fans had the Pavilion on a Monday night – that love and support for this cause meant everything,” reflects Wetzel. “I can’t say thank you enough to my buddies who came out and donated their time, too. Seeing them all get up there and play with the band I’m blessed to stand on stage with every night is something I won’t forget for a long time!”
From the opening chords of Wetzel’s cult-classic “February 28, 2016” getting the night started with a bang, to Wheeler’s cover of Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine,” Ray Wylie Hubbard sharing the stage with his son, Lucas, Hurley delivering a rousing take on Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red White & Blue” and more, the night was a nonstop party enroute to raising significant funds for the cause. As the Dallas Observer noted, “The acts came and went, the crowd was electric, the building was rocking and the atmosphere was a country music dream. Then Wetzel came back out, and it was like the show started all over again. Wetzel played the hits, like ‘High Road’ and ‘Sweet Dreams,’ but most importantly, hammered down the theme of the night. Texans help Texans.”
“If this isn’t a testament to what we are, who we are as a state, I don’t know what god damn Texas means,” the multi-Platinum singer-songwriter proclaimed from the stage. “I’m so f*ckin’ proud to be a Texan.”
For fans who missed the show or want to relive the energy, the full livestream is available to re-watch Below.
Stronger Together was made possible through support from generous partners including Todd Graves and Raising Cane’s, PBR, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Rock & Roll Denim, Hall Wines, Hurtado BBQ, Hooray Grills, Outlaw Beer, Double Eagle, New Country 96.3 (KSCS-FM), and 99.5 The Wolf (KPLX-FM).
About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down. The Texan singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. With his defining fifth studio album, 9 Lives, released in 2024 via Columbia Records, Wetzel earned recognition on several major year-end best-of lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Tennessean and more, with the Los Angeles Times naming lead single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) as the No. 8 best song of 2024 across all genres. The single not only marked Wetzel’s debut at Country radio, it also held the No. 1 spot for five weeks and became his fastest song to reach the RIAA Platinum milestone to date. Previously, his 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no-holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” plus the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has amassed 3.7 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” Wetzel performed for well over 200,000 fans across the U.S. in Europe in 2024, with over 96% of all headline tickets sold, in addition to playing prominent festival sets and opening for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour, while 2025 sees him again embark on a year of heavy touring both as a headliner and alongside Wallen and HARDY.
SECOND WIND: ALEXANDRA KAY’S FEARLESS NEW ERA POWERS SOPHOMORE ALBUM COMING OCTOBER 24
Billboard-charting rising superstar Alexandra Kay’s hotly awaited sophomore album, Second Wind, will release on October 24. Featuring previously released, bold, fan-favorite standouts “Feminine Energy,” “The Last” and “Cupid’s A Cowgirl,” the heart-stirring collection has already ignited a fury of demand amongst her 8.6M social following. Weaving heartbreak, hope and healing into one journey, Second Wind embodies what Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” calls her “lover-girl era.”
PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE/PRE-ADD HERE
Coming up - on September 13, the compelling entertainer will take the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) stage with Dallas Smith to perform their hit single “How Do You Miss Me” that’s currently top 10 at Canadian country radio. Following the CCMAs, she immediately heads out on her third headlining tour of the year. Hitting cities like Nashville, New Orleans, Anaheim, Las Vegas and more, Second Wind: The Tour spans 30-nationwide dates and kicks off on September 26 in Atlanta. Public on-sale starts this Friday, August 8 at 10 am local time. Get tickets HERE.
“I’m so ready to share these songs with the people who have been with me every step of the way,” shares the rising starlet. “Over the past two years, I’ve done a lot of growing — and over the last year, I’ve had the chance to write about the version of myself that’s emerged from that growth. This album reflects a new side of me, and I can’t wait for my fans to experience it live — especially the happier songs that I’m hoping they’ll be screaming right back at me from the crowd.”
With her independent debut album, All I’ve Ever Known, hitting #1 on iTunes (All Genre & Country) and Top 10 on multiple Billboard charts (Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker), the heart-first songstress - now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville - is serving up the same tear-streaked ballads, raw, poetic storytelling and diary-deep honesty that her fans crave on her upcoming project.
Born from the wreckage of a divorce, her debut was survival in real time, and although heartbreak still lingers, it no longer leads. Breathing new life into her story, Second Wind is a revival, hitting like a spark in the dark - magnetic and glowing with possibility. Produced by Andrew DeRoberts, with Alexandra co-writing all but two tracks, this album finds her heart not only healed but shining brighter than ever.
“One of my favorite things about my fans is that somehow, even before the music is officially released, they already know every word,” she continues. “That kind of connection is rare, and this tour is going to be such a special way to close out what’s already been an unforgettable year.”
Currently out with Brad Paisley, following a worldwide headlining tour with over 80k tickets sold, the multi-threat powerhouse is firing on all cylinders with the fierce anthem “Straight For The Heart," available Friday (8/8). Striking like a lightning bolt of emotion, the charged-up song demands that even if this love isn’t going to last, one should take the shot and not miss. With soaring vocals and an epic, thunderous chorus, the showstopping track sets the tone for what promises to be a soul-baring and career-defining project.
Most recently, Alexandra added entrepreneur to her growing list of accolades with the launch of her first coffee shop, The Coffee Girl, in her hometown of Waterloo, Illinois. Already known by that nickname thanks to her viral “Coffee Covers” series on social media, she turned her casual morning routine into a must-watch moment, earning millions of views and national attention. Her cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” alone soared past 60M views and caught the eye of country legends like Randy Travis and Tim McGraw, who later invited her out on tour. What began as a front-porch-worthy phenomenon, her cozy kitchen corner quickly evolved into a springboard for her career. Now, with her first business venture, she’s turned that viral magic into something even more lasting.
Second Wind: The Tour Dates:
Sept. 26 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
Sept. 27 - Louisville, KY - Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
Sept. 28 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl
Sept. 30 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
Oct. 1 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
Oct. 3 - Allentown, PA - Archer Music Hall
Oct. 4 - Boston, MA - Big Night Live
Oct. 5 - Portland, ME - State Theatre
Oct. 7 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place
Oct. 8 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
Oct. 10 - Baltimore, MD - Nevermore Hall
Oct. 11 - Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall
Oct. 12 - Knoxville, TN - The Mill & Mine
Oct. 25 - Mobile, AL - Soul Kitchen Music Hall
Oct. 26 - Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall
Oct. 28 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
Oct. 29 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall
Oct. 30 - Columbia, MO - Rose Park
Nov. 1 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
Nov. 2 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center
Nov. 4 - Tucson, AZ - Encore
Nov. 5 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
Nov. 6 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
Nov. 8 - Reno, NV - Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
Nov. 9 - Boise, ID - Shrine Social Club
Nov. 11 - Colorado Springs, CO - Phil Long Music Hall
Nov. 13 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion Ballroom
Nov. 14 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre
Nov. 15 - Clive, IA - Horizon Events Center
Nov. 16 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
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American Television Announce "You Are Not Alone" EP + Release Title Track via Smartpunk Records
American Television is delivering a punchy dose of melodic punk rock to the Smartpunk Records roster with the announcement of their upcoming EP "You Are Not Alone" coming out on September 19. The skate-punk inspired anthems are driven by resilience and resistence that emphasize the transformative power of music.
Pre-order the album here.
Watch the "You Are Not Alone" music video below.
Speaking about the new single, American Television shares, "You Are Not Alone joins a long tradition of songs like Rancid - Radio, Frank Turner - I Still Believe, and Bouncing Souls - Private Radio that talk about the power of music and its ability to connect you with others or take you back to a specific moment in your life."
AMERICAN TELEVISION ON TOUR
Sept 24 - Poetry Lounge - Pittsburgh, PA
Sept 25 - No Class - Cleveland, OH
Sept 26 - Corktown Tavern - Detroit, MI
Sept 27 - Burlington Bar - Chicago, IL
Oct 18 - Jammin Java - Vienna, VA
Oct 24-26 - FEST - Gainesville, FL
ABOUT AMERICAN TELEVISION
American Television is a melodic punk rock band hailing from the Washington D.C. area. They merge a classic skate-punk sound with infectious melody to deliver anthems of resistance and resilience.
The band follows up their previous Smartpunk Records release SCARS with a high-powered, six-song EP featuring songs written to create a sense of community in these dark times, to empower those who feel unseen, and to serve as a reminder for us to work to live, not live to work.
With their new release, American Television wants you to know, You Are Not Alone.
BATTLE BEAST - anounce new album 'Steelbound' for October 17
Finnish heavy metal powerhouse BATTLE BEAST continues their unstoppable rise with the release of their brand-new single and music video 'Here We Are', out today on all platforms. With this new single, the band officially announces their highly anticipated seventh studio album Steelbound, set to be released on October 17, 2025 via Nuclear Blast.
'Here We Are' marks the third single taken from Steelbound, and it’s a bold, unapologetic anthem of resilience and unity. Armed with thunderous riffs, powerful vocals, and infectious hooks, the song captures the spirit of overcoming adversity and standing strong together.
Songwriter Joona Björkroth comments:"'Here We Are' captures that moment after the storm has passed — you've faced challenges, been tested, and somehow come through the other side a little stronger, a bit wiser, and perhaps a bit more grounded. Things might not have gone perfectly, but you’ve endured.
The song is a tribute to perseverance and resilience — to standing tall just the way you are, nothing more, nothing less.”
Noora Louhimo adds: "We’ve all been down in the depths - each of us and all of us together. Still we’ve always gotten back up, even if bruised and bloodied. And here we are still, stronger than ever.
No matter how tough the journey, we’re always stronger when we face it together”
The track is paired with a stunning music video that brings its message to life in true BATTLE BEAST fashion: dramatic, powerful, and visually striking.
Check out the video below.
Listen to the song on all platforms: https://battlebeast.bfan.link/hereweare
Pre-order the album: https://battlebeast.bfan.link/steelbound-album
With Steelbound, BATTLE BEAST embarks on an exciting new chapter, blending classic heavy metal with '80s-tinged hard rock, cinematic synths, and flashes of pop energy. From the defiant title track 'Steelbound' to the emotional punch of 'Last Goodbye,' the album delivers 38 minutes of pure escapism, grit, and joy. It’s a battle cry for the misfits, a celebration for the strong-hearted, and a reminder to throw your worries aside and sing, dance, or headbang — however you choose to rise.
To celebrate the album’s release, BATTLE BEAST will hit the road for a major European tour, kicking off October 17 at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena — their biggest German headline show to date. The tour will run through mid-December, featuring DOMINUM as special guests and Swedish power metal force MAJESTICA as openers.
HERE WE ARE — together, resilient, and unbroken.
BATTLE BEAST is:
Noora Louhimo | vocals
Eero Sipilä | bass
Joona Björkroth | guitars
Juuso Soinio | guitars
Janne Björkroth | keyboards
Pyry Vikki | drums
British Melodic Rock Legends FM Release Anthemic Rock Single “Don’t Call It Love” + Music Video
Today, British melodic rock legends FM are pleased to release their new single “Don’t Call It Love,” the second single taken from their highly anticipated 15th studio album 'Brotherhood,' due out on September 5th via Frontiers Music Srl.
"Don't Call It Love" is a compelling rock anthem tailor-made for rock radio and arrives alongside an official music video, available below.
FM’s founding member and bassist Merv Goldsworthy comments on the new track:
“’Don't Call It Love’ is an up-tempo old-school AOR track with a very 80s feel. It was one of the last songs written and recorded for the 'Brotherhood' album. It’s a definite candidate for the live set and rock radio.”
Check Out the Music Video for "Don't Call It Love"
It’s no surprise that FM’s upcoming album 'Brotherhood' continues to showcase their signature blend of hook-laden AOR and blues-tinged hard rock that solidifies their status as masters of the genre.
'Brotherhood' showcases a band at the top of their game with highlights including an infectious anthem "Living on the Run," anthemic rocker “Don’t Call It Love,” the punchy and powerful "Coming For You," and the emotionally charged "Time Waits For No One," all tracks that echo the spirit and melodic strength of FM’s early classics, while being unmistakably fresh and vibrant.
Opening track, "Do You Mean It," brings a bluesy, soulful vibe that echoes the Doobie Brothers’ classic “Takin’ It To The Streets” sound, setting the tone for the album. 'Brotherhood' also features one of FM’s most powerful ballads to date, "Just Walk Away" – a beautifully emotional song that highlights the band's mastery of melodic rock. Wrapping up the album is "The Enemy Within," a track that introduces exciting new sonic ideas while retaining the powerful and melodic qualities FM fans love.
Supporting vocals from a female guest choir add warmth and dynamic depth to "Do You Mean It" and "Just Walk Away," perfectly complementing Steve Overland’s consistently exceptional lead vocals.
Overland comments on the new album:
“I am proud of the new album. It is one of our strongest song albums to date. It is another milestone, as it’s FM’s 15th album. It’s very well-paced and has great variation in song styles throughout. The album’s big ballad, 'Just Walk Away,' is one of our best. I hope our fans feel the same way as we do about 'Brotherhood.'"
Formed in the 80's by the Overland brothers, FM are one of the UK's seminal and respected rock bands. The new album was recorded by FM’s long-standing and beloved line-up including founding members Steve Overland, Merv Goldsworthy, and Pete Jupp, alongside keyboard player Jem Davis and guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick.
To promote 'Brotherhood,' FM will embark on a major UK headline tour in September 2025 with 14 confirmed shows, followed by European dates in early 2026. Visit FM’s official websitefor tickets.
FM are:
Steve Overland – Vocals, guitar
Merv Goldsworthy – Bass
Pete Jupp – Drums
Jem Davis – Keyboards
Jim Kirkpatrick – Guitars
Creeper to Release "Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death" on 10/31 + Band Shares "Blood Magick (It's A Ritual)" Video
The Sanguivore album took Creeper's already larger-than-life ambition to new heights, leading to the most intense critical acclaim of their career and culminating in their first arena headline show at London's OVO Wembley Arena. Historically, the end of one Creeper era sees the band slam the coffin shut as they once again reinvent themselves. But this time, Creeper defy expectations by expanding the previous record's creative universe, returning with Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death on October 31 through Spinefarm.
Creeper further preview the album with the new single "Blood Magick (It's A Ritual)." Built on a classic serrated '80s metal riff, it could well be their most theatrical moment yet. Its killer calling card is its vocal interplay: William Von Ghould's commanding, Germanic intonation enshrouded by the bewitching allure of Hannah Greenwood's backing vocals.
Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death is a thematic sequel rather than a direct continuation of the original story. Like a classic horror anthology it spins a new tale from the same bloodline as the original, this time using its bloodied vampiric heart as the common thread to introduce a brand new narrative. The tale takes us back to the moral hysteria that was the Satanic Panic and its impact upon the world of '80s hard rock and heavy metal. It was a time in which the late Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, and Judas Priest were dogged by court cases. Iron Maiden played deep into America's heartland, while W.A.S.P. and Mötley Crüe inflamed conservative minds with outrageous theatricality and decadence.
William Von Ghould introduces the story, saying,"Beneath the flashing neon of a distant dream, a rock and roll nightmare is coming true. A vampire band rampages across 1980s America, leaving only corpses behind. But on the horizon, a shadow stirs. Part-slasher, part-Satanic Panic nightmare, a new force rises through the mist, ready to hunt the hunter. The Mistress Of Death is a vampire huntress on a path to end this vampire bloodline for good. But can she stake their hearts before the final curtain falls?"
Creeper play the role of the fictional band on a record which is razor sharp with demonic power and devilish black humor. It's a sequel in which the band summon the spirits of rock history, darting between harmonic and dueling guitars from co-founder Ian Miles and new recruit Lawrie Pattison that recall the majesty of Priest and Maiden. They soar through towering hooks that channel the biggest hits of the stadium rock era with their maximalist sound encompassing darkwave synths, art-rock sax, and multi-layered vocal harmonies.
After the frenetic punk thrills of "Headstones" and the video which first introduced Creeper as the fictional band on stage in full theatrical chaos, the new "Blood Magick (It's A Ritual)" visual shifts the focus to the hedonism and evil happening behind the scenes while they're on tour. Directed by Harry Steel, it blends original footage with curated stock to capture the grimy surrealism of Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses and the fever dream energy of Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers.
The result, says William, is "a blood-soaked, sexed up, psychedelic vampire rock fantasy and easily one of the wildest videos we've ever made."
As with the original, Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death was produced by Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein, Royal Blood).
Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death is available to pre-order HERE.
Physical formats are led by three vinyl products: A Creeper purple vinyl, a mistress purple marble vinyl available through select indie stores, and a blood red marble vinyl in gatefold packaging, which is exclusive to the band's official store.
The Creeper store also offers an exclusive two-tape rave case packaging both Sanguivore and Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death, while a mintpak CD is available through all retailers.
Creeper are set to hit the main stage at Bloodstock on August 9, before they tour the UK as special guest to Ice Nine Kills in December.
Pinkshift Share "Reflection" + "Don't Fight" Double Single"
Maryland trio PINKSHIFT will drop their new album EARTHKEEPER on August 29 via Hopeless Records. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band has shared the double single "Reflection" + "Don't Fight." Listen here.
Watch the "Don't Fight" video below.
The songs showcase the dual nature of the album and, ultimately, the band.
"'Don't Fight' and 'Reflection' are opposite ends of Earthkeeper," singer Ashrita Kumar says. "They kind of balance each other out. 'Don't Fight' is grief ignited by anger, and' Reflection' is softness in power."
Kumar continues, "'Don't Fight' came from an idea [guitarist] Paul [Vallejo] brought to the band, and that's him singing the choruses. They inspired me in a time of grieving, and I felt drawn to something less melodic. My verses are more like shouted poems, feeling a sense of discord and anguish. 'Reflection' is, on the other hand, written from a place of feeling softness and lightness. That reflection is the presence of the Earthkeeper, my friends beyond the veil, and my ancestors. I feel the grief of their loss, but maybe our relationship is more magical now in ways that I can't understand all the time. Their time on Earth, in my life, shaped who I am today. That version of me can choose how I'd like to see the world."
A true balance, indeed.
Pinkshift will soon embark on a headline 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
Iceland's Sátan Metal Festival Announces Third Wave of Bands; Voivod, Wistaria + Tailgunner Now Added
Sátan, an emerging metal festival in Iceland, is now pleased to reveal the next wave of bands for 2026 and is now welcoming Canadian heavy-hitters VOIVOD, UK heavy metal outfit TAILGUNNER, and Icelandic's own WISTARIA! 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
Voivod
Misþyrming
Tailgunner
Skitsystem
Necrowretch
Wistaria
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:
The Outfit Announce Upcoming Tour Dates
THE OUTFIT
From the streets of Chicago, The Outfit delivers straight-up rock and roll with catchy hooks and an aggressive sound.
The band released their first self-titled album on February 2, 2018. Chicago music veteran Matt Mercado engineered it at Sonic Palace Studios in Oak Park, Illinois, while mixing was handled in Los Angeles by Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum producer and mixer Ulrich Wild (known for his work with Pantera, Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones, and Breaking Benjamin).
THE OUTFIT aims to bring the rock scene back to its roots with a modern edge. The album’s lead single, “Soldier Boy,” received significant airplay on rock radio stations and
peaked at number 34 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Radio Chart. Following the success of “Soldier Boy,” the track “Wire” reached the 28th spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Indicator Chart. On March 27, 2020, The Outfit released their second album, titled "Viking". The music video for the title track “Viking” has garnered over 380,000 views on YouTube. Ulrich Wild returned to mix the album, enabling the band to achieve a classic rock sound with a contemporary twist. The song “Come Alive” charted at number 38 on Billboard’s
Mainstream Rock Indicator Chart and has over 216,000 streams on Spotify. The band's latest album, entitled "Go", was released on April 19, 2024. Sound engineer
Matt Mercado and multi-Platinum producer/mixer Ulrich Wildreturned to work on this project. *Go* features the Billboard-charting single “Monster,” along with standout tracks
like “Big Eyes,” “Mountain,” and “Arrival of Jane.” In 2025, vocalist Andy Mitchell departed from the band and was replaced by Bill Wilson. In January, THE OUTFIT wrote and recorded their new single “Hard On Me,” which was
released on March 14, 2025. The song has received an overwhelmingly positive reaction, exceeding one million views on YouTube and charting on the national SMR
radio chart, peaking at number 16. The members of
THE OUTFIT are:
- Bill Wilson – Vocals
- Matt Nawara – Lead Guitar
- Mark Nawara – Drums
- Mike Gorman – Bass
