BLACKBRAID Announces UK + Ireland Headlining Tour

Indigenous solo black metal project BLACKBRAID is now announcing a headlining tour of the UKand Ireland from April 9 - 14, 2026, in which he will be supported by WINTERFYLLETH + NOCTEM. The full itinerary can be found below!

BLACKBRAID will be supporting its latest album, 'Blackbraid III,' which is out now! Vinyl and cassette formats of 'Blackbraid III,' as well as new merch designs, can be found via Blackbraid.US & Blackbraid.EU while the album can be streamed or downloaded HERE.

ICYMI: Blackbraid recently unveiled the latest 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.

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.

Due to the high demand, the previously sold out Baltimore performance has now been upgraded to Soundstage and tickets have been added!

In addition, BLACKBRAID is the cover story for Decibel Magazine's September 2025 issue! Fans can order a copy at THIS LOCATION.

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… 

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 @ Baltimore Soundstage [VENUE UPGRADE]

09/27: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows [LOW TICKET WARNING]

09/28: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

09/30: Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs) [LOW TICKET WARNING]

10/01: Montreal, QC @ Café Campus *

10/02: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground * [LOW TICKET WARNING]

10/03: Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge

10/04: Chicago, IL @ Reggies [SOLD OUT]

10/05: St. Paul, MN @ The Turf Club [LOW TICKET WARNING]

10/07: Denver, CO @ HQ

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

10/10: Oakland, CA @ Thee Stork Club [LOW TICKET WARNING]

10/11: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

*w/ Gudsforladt, no LoM

BLACKBRAID UK + IE Tour w/ Winterfylleth + Noctem:

04/09/26: Bristol, UK @ The Fleece 

04/10/26: Manchester, UK @ Rebellion 

04/11/26: Dublin, IE @ Whelan's 

04/12/26: Belfast, UK  @ Limelight 2 

04/13/26: Glasgow, UK  @ Slay

04/14/26: Birmingham, UK  -@Asylum 

04/15/26: London, UK  @ The Garage

BLACKBRAID Upcoming Festivals:

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

Follow // Listen:

Bandcamp

Spotify

Apple Music

YouTube

Instagram

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. 

LORNA SHORE’s “Prison Of Flesh” Single & Music Video Out Today, From New Album ”I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me” Coming Sept 12;

Lorna Shore’s latest single “Prison Of Flesh” (out today) is one of the metal band’s heaviest to date, fueled by vocalist/lyricist Will Ramos’ raw feelings about his family’s history with dementia and the toll it takes on the person and those around them. See the explosive music video for the track, directed by David Brodsky (My Good Eye: Music Visuals), Below.

 

Says Ramos of the deeply personal new track, “This song is exactly what I imagine a lot of people expected of us to put out. We took all the heaviest stuff we had to create this incredibly dark, high-stress/tension song. I personally think the breakdown at the end of this is one of my favorites that we’ve ever written and I’m excited to see how people engage with this one.”

 

Ramos adds, “The lyrics for this song are about my family and our history of dementia. The idea that the world is falling apart, and about the fear of losing touch with reality. ‘They’re coming to get me’ is my way of personifying ‘demons’ or something that makes you feel like you’re losing pieces of yourself. The closer they get, the further detached you become until you’re nothing but a husk of fear and delusion.”

 

“Prison Of Flesh” follows the release of “Oblivion” and “Unbreakable,” all hailing from the band’s upcoming album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, out September 12 via Century Media Records. As Lorna Shore’s fifth album and the first in three years since 2022’s explosive Pain Remains, it continues the band’s reputation as one of the most impressive extreme metal acts to emerge in recent memory.

 

The quintet, also including lead guitarist Adam De Micco, drummer Austin Archey, rhythm guitarist Andrew O'Connor and bassist Michael Yager, have hit the viral Spotify charts, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, embarked on highly successful tours and in the process, galvanized a significant fanbase that hangs onto the band’s quest for stylistic inversion. But by virtue of physical onslaught and wanting to divine truth from their music, Lorna Shore have kept themselves fired up by torching the metal rulebook at every turn, practically demanding that other genres step up their game.

 

I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me will be available in multiple formats including digital, CD and limited-edition vinyl variants. Fans can pre-save the album HERE and find their preferred physical and digital retailer HERE. There’s also a brand-new merch collection, available HERE.

Lorna Shore will bring tracks from I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me and other hits on the road beginning September 17, joined by The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent and PeelingFlesh in a tour produced by Live Nation. Tickets are on sale now.

 

LORNA SHORE FALL 2025 TOUR
With The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent and PeelingFlesh

 

September 17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

September 18 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival*

September 20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Festival*

September 21 National Harbor, MD @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor

September 23 Greensboro, NC @ Special Events Center

September 24 Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle

September 26 Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion

September 27 Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre

September 28 Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory

September 30 Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy

October 1 Tampa, FL @ Yuengling Center

October 3 Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall

October 4 Irving, TX @ Toyota Music Factory

October 5 Cedar Park, TX @ H-E-B Center Cedar Park

October 6 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion

October 9 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

October 10 Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Concert Theater

October 12 Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

October 13 San Diego, CA @ SOMA

October 14 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

October 15 San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic

October 17 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

October 18 Vancouver, BC @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

October 20 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center

October 21 Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

October 23 Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed

October 24 Maplewood, MN @ Myth Live

October 25 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom

October 27 Toronto, ON @ Great Canadian Casino Resort

October 28 Laval, QC @ Place Bell

October 30 New York, NY @ The Theater at Madison Square Garden

*Festival dates

 

Find more info and tickets at www.lornashoreband.com

Blackened Speed Metallers SADISTIC FORCE Premiere NSFW Video for Ferocious New Single "Portrait of Torment"

Austin, Texas-based blackened speed metal unit SADISTIC FORCE are proud to release their ferocious new single "Portrait of Torment" taken from their upcoming EP, 'Morbid Odyssey,' due out August 22nd. The brutal new NSFW video below!

"Portrait of Torment" features a synth intro and guitar solo by Mark Pursino of Electrocutioner and arrives alongside a full narrative NSFW music video premiering on Metal Sucks featuring Indira Starr (Minnie's Midnight Massacre) and was shot by Pennyrock Productions (Bloody & Bruised), available to view below.

SADISTIC FORCE comments on the single:

"The synth intro to ‘Portrait Of Torment’ and the guitar solo were both performed by Mark Pursino from NYC thrash trio Electrocutioner. He based the feel of his contributions off the lyrics, which portray the twisted thoughts of a serial killer who believes that his victim’s mangled bodies are his canvas and he is an artist who creates beauty through murder. In typical SADISTIC FORCE fashion, the song draws from a wide array of riff driven influences, from black metal to classic rock."

Mark Pursino comments on his contribution:

"James asked me to do a solo for 'Portrait of Torment' and simply told me, ‘The lyric right before the solo section is 'Crescendo of blood I must create.’ Then he said if I felt inspired by it, he wouldn't mind a synth intro either. We did the synth intro on 'Midnight Assassin' and I loved the idea of keeping that thread going with the synth. After reading the lyrics and hearing the demo, it reminded me of the novel Perfume, where a man with a supernatural sense of scent ends of murdering a girl who smelled the most beautiful. I just envisioned some distinguished gentleman chopping up some wonderful ladies and the synth intro is my imagining of what he listens to while he dissects them. I combined a mysterious arpeggio with some type of respirator/breathing tube sound effect to make it feel a inhuman and disconnected. The solo actually came to me pretty fast. There's a few changes in rhythm underneath it so I wanted to have different voices.”

Watch the NSFW Music Video Premiere for "Portrait of Torment"

'Morbid Odyssey' is SADISTIC FORCE's most refined and punishing work yet. Mixed and mastered by Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter, Midnight) at Mercenary Studios, the five-track EP showcases SADISTIC FORCE at their most ferocious and focused. Featuring blistering guest solos from Matteo Von Bewitcher (Bewitcher), Tony Rot, and Mark Pursino (Electrocutioner), the EP stands as a testament to their deep roots in traditional heavy metal, thrash, and extreme metal brutality. 

Thematically, 'Morbid Odyssey' plunges into psychedelic necromancy, artistic serial killers, satanic vengeance, and BDSM-driven nightmares, all set to a backdrop of unrelenting speed and power. From the eerie, drug-fueled visions of the title track to the witch-trial revenge fantasy of "Abnormal Cruelties," the EP burns with dark, cinematic storytelling and a razor-sharp edge.

On the new EP, the band comments:

"SADISTIC FORCE isn’t just another modern metal band—we’re a high-octane resurrection of metal’s golden era, dripping with raw energy, virtuoso musicianship, and a commitment to keeping heavy metal loud, fast, and unapologetically sinister. Our upcoming release, 'Morbid Odyssey,' is our most refined and punishing yet."

With 'Morbid Odyssey,' SADISTIC FORCE is setting their sights on domination—and they're ready to take on any label bold enough to unleash their fury on the world.

Pre-Order 'Morbid Odyssey' HERE

SADISTIC FORCE Live:

September 18th - Austin, TX @Valhalla

September 19th - Dallas, TX @Doublewide

September 20th - San Antonio, TX @O'Death Cafe

Meant to be listened to on 8-track in a '75 Camaro while passing a hash pipe and sipping beer from a pull-tab can, SADISTIC FORCE is the band who will restore the adjective "heavy" to metal music. Emerging from the dark heart of Austin, Texas, they deliver a blistering assault of blackened speed metal infused with old-school heavy metal spirit. Led by James Oliver(guitar/vocals), the band channels the raw intensity of classic acts Judas Priest, Motörhead, and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal while injecting the relentless aggression of extreme metal. 

Formed in late 2020, SADISTIC FORCE began as Oliver's vision of unfiltered, high-energy heavy metal-built on speed, attitude, and a horror-infused aesthetic. What started as a solo project quickly evolved into a full-throttle force of nature, as rock'n'roll bassist Mike Gupta and extreme metal powerhouse drummer JP Campo completed the lineup. The result? A band that seamlessly fuses vintage metal riffs, lightning-fast rhythms, and blackened vocals into a sonic onslaught that's as nostalgic as it is modern.

SADISTIC FORCE are:

James Oliver - Guitar/Vocals

Mike Gupta - Bass

JP Campo - Drums

ADAMANTIS Announces "Reforged" Summer Tour

Power metal titans ADAMANTIS are thrilled to announce their Reforged Summer Tour, bringing their thunderous new album to fans across the country. Following the release of their highly praised record, Reforged, via No Remorse Records, ADAMANTIS is ready to hit the road and unleash their epic anthems live.

"We are incredibly excited to bring the music of 'Reforged' to our fans this summer," says vocalist Jeff Stark. "We put everything we had into this album, and it's a huge honor to share it with everyone in person. Get ready for a night of pure, unadulterated power metal!"

The Reforged Summer Tour promises a powerful, unforgettable experience, showcasing the band’s dynamic songwriting and electrifying stage presence. Fans can expect to hear new favorites from Reforged alongside classic tracks that have solidified ADAMANTIS’s place in the modern metal scene.

Tour Dates:

  • August 23 — Ortlieb’s, Philadelphia, PA

  • August 24 — The Wood Shop, Brooklyn, NY

  • August 25 — Poetry Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA

  • August 28 — The Black Circle, Indianapolis, IN

  • August 29 — Blades of Steel Metalfest, Madison, WI

  • August 30 — Maple Grove, Cleveland, OH

More dates to be announced soon.

Released by No Remorse Records, Reforged has been met with widespread critical acclaim for its soaring melodies, intricate instrumentation, and powerful storytelling. The album is available now on all major streaming platforms and in physical formats which can be purchased HERE. 

Tickets & Info:

Ticket links and VIP details will be posted at the band’s official channels. Follow ADAMANTIS on social media for updates and additional tour announcements.

About ADAMANTIS:

ADAMANTIS is an epic power metal band known for their powerful sound and lyrical themes inspired by history, mythology, and fantasy. Since their formation, they have become a prominent force in the metal underground, captivating audiences with their creative compositions and high-energy live shows. "Reforged" is their latest full-length album, released through No Remorse Records.

About No Remorse Records:

No Remorse Records is a leading independent record label dedicated to promoting and releasing high-quality heavy metal music. With a focus on traditional, power, and epic metal, the label has become a trusted name in the global metal community, supporting both established artists and rising stars.

Ray Hawthorne & Oliver vs. Godzilla-Sized Elmo + New Album Out Today!

Pop punk disruptor, Ray Hawthorne, has officially released his sophomore record, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" today, paired alongside an epic animated video for one of the album's standout tracks, "The Reel You". Fans can listen to the album HERE and watch the brand new video below.

In the brand new video for "The Reel You", Ray Hawthorne and his real-life dog, Oliver, trade guitars for capes, transforming into animated superheroes locked in a battle against a towering, Godzilla-sized Elmo. It's absurd, action-packed, and exactly the kind of chaotic fun that fans have come to expect from Hawthorne.

Blending heartbreak, sarcasm, and just the right amount of emotional stability, this record marks a new chapter for Ray Hawthorne. Where debut album and his firstborn, "Ray Hawthorne Sucks", leaned into earnest DIY vulnerability, his latest record, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real", takes a turn and taps into the restless defiance of a secondborn. Across 15 brand new tracks, Hawthorne delivers emotional candor that perfectly captures what it feels like to scream into the void, only to realize the void is singing back.

Fresh off singles that blurred the lines between self-deprecation and self-destruction, including the biting, "And the Horse You Rode in On", the pop-punk firebrand doubles down on identity crises, burned bridges, late night regrets, and the very real possibility that Ray Hawthorne is just a guy screaming into the ether (and somehow making it sound catchy). Loud, petty, and deeply cathartic, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" cements Hawthorne's place as one of the most unapologetically honest voices modern pop-punk.

Somewhere between saving the city from a Godzilla-sized Elmo and making sure Oliver's cape stayed on straight, Ray Hawthorne took a breather to share:

"You know what? Sometimes I just wanna be messy. I wanna lay out all of my biggest regrets in overly distorted ways that make my throat hurt. I wanna be so fucking real about what I’m feeling that it’s almost off putting. Like “Trauma Dump - The Album”. But I also just wanna play Yu-Gi-Oh and hang out with my dog. So I’m trying to find a middle ground. I’m sure the next album will be cleaner and prettier, maybe a little less chaotic. But this shit is messy, distorted, chaos, and I think I really needed it to be that way.”

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 15 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.

Picking up where his debut record, "Ray Hawthorne Sucks", left off, his sophomore record captures the raw energy of late-night confessionals and the polished punch of modern pop punk. "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" is an invitation to embrace the chaos, laugh at the pain, and maybe, just maybe, find a little redemption along the way.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Ray Hawthorne news coming very soon.

"RAY HAWTHORNE ISN'T REAL"

RELEASE SHOW / DEBUT SHOW

August 15th - The Shed - Los Angeles, CA

Don't miss out on catching Ray Hawthorne's debut live performance for his "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" release show at none other than everyone's favorite local venue, The Shed!

Support for the "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" release show comes from Tayden, bren., and Kiss The Scientist.

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

ABOUT RAY HAWTHORNE

Do you remember that episode of Degrassi where Ashley really wants Craig to tell her he loves her, but Craig gets all panicked and can’t tell her that he does? It causes so much drama in their relationship. She begins to question her feelings for him and because of that, he becomes seemingly unsure of his feelings for her. So, in an effort to quell the bad vibes, Craig writes a song that includes lyrics IMPLICITLY AND EXPLICITLY stating that he loves her. (Total banger by the way, the only song of his I like better is the one he sings at the battle of the bands after the two inevitably break up, it’s also about Ashley. I believe it’s called ‘What I Know’) Anyway, Craig was only able to admit he loved Ashley in song form, but you as the viewer are left wondering ‘Does he really love her, or was this just his solution to end the drama?’ Or, ’Is this truly the only way he can express himself because he’s kind of nervous about speaking his true feelings outside of the structured environment of a song?’. I tend to believe it’s a mixture of both. So what I’m trying to say is, this collection of songs is kind of like that. I always feel like I have so much to say but often feel a bit too vulnerable when discussing my actual feelings. So for the majority of my life, I’ve just written them into songs instead. These songs can be quite vulnerable even if they seem silly at times. So now you’re left to wonder... am I telling the truth or just trying to get rid of Ashley’s bad vibes?

CONJURER | Announce New Album "Unself"

British metal heavyweights CONJURER return with news of their mighty third album, Unself, which will be released 24th October via Nuclear Blast Records. 

Pre-order: 
https://conjurer.bfan.link/unself

To commemorate the moment, the band have also unveiled the first single from the release, 'Hang Them In Your Head'.

Watch the video below.

And stream 'Hang Them In Your Head' here: 
https://conjurer.bfan.link/htiyh

CONJURER comment: "Unself is a record that we have put everything of ourselves into, in a way that we didn’t think possible for this band. Hang Them… is only the beginning. Thank you all for your patience, we are happy to report that it will be worth the wait."

CONJURER will be touring Unself across the UK and Europe in November. UK dates will be supported by Pijn and Death Goals and EU dates will be joined by Frail Body.

CONJURER have evolved radically since the release of their debut album (Mire, 2018), and their second release (Páthos, 2022) saw them lauded among the most exciting British metal bands. Whilst award nominations and accolades accumulated, the four-piece band retained their very simple mission: to make heavy music and have fun whilst doing so. Preferring to use their spotlight to showcase technicality and musicality rather than centring politics or opinions, CONJURER lived in the moment and embraced everything that came their way.
  
Within the tumult of forging a renewed identity as a band, on Unself there is a more intense, more personal voyage of discovery unfurling for vocalist/guitarist Dani Nightingale. Diagnosed with autism at age 31, their long-held view of self, and perception of their place in the world began to unravel. Unself documents much of the piecing back together around the diagnosis, alongside the realisation they were non-binary. 
  
These vignettes of processing and self-actualisation take place against the backdrop of a society careening towards glassy-eyed capitalist dystopia; finding firm footing eludes many of us - and CONJURER delve headfirst into exploring these suffocating new societal parameters.
 
Within Unself's nine tracks, CONJURER deliver the writhing post-metal sound they’ve become known for, but have loosened their grip on the desire to fill every moment with sonic obliteration. Instead, they have leaned into utilising space, gifting listeners a little breathing room which serves to make the heavy elements feel all the more intense. 
  
A more direct, organic approach to songwriting was facilitated by the ever-strengthening bonds within the band, and the supportive environment created by producer Joe Clayton. Allowing themselves more time than with any previous recording experience, they committed to preproduction sessions, followed by an elongated recording period in order to do justice to the material they had crafted. Stripping back the excesses of previous outings to reveal their solid songwriting chops allowed for more clarity and more dynamics to shine through. To their ears, the mood, the core of the lyrical content and the music are more aligned than ever before. 
  
This record is the sound of four individuals living with more purpose and as a consequence creating with more purpose. Unself sees them reaching out to offer community, catharsis and connection. CONJURER remain true to their original mission - they’re still having fun, playing interesting heavy music - but now that music is imbued with the power that comes from opening themselves up to others, at first within the band, and now beyond.

Conjurer are:
Brady Deeprose | guitars, vocals
Dani Nightingale | guitars, vocals
Conor Marshall | bass
Noah See | drums

Conjurer online:
https://www.facebook.com/conjureruk
https://x.com/ConjurerUK
https://www.instagram.com/conjureruk
https://www.conjureruk.com

Boys Like Girls Announce "THE HOMECOMING (LIVE FROM THE MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY PARK)" + Watch "BLOOD AND SUGAR" VIDEO

In 2023, alt-pop powerhouse BOYS LIKE GIRLS made a long-awaited return with Sunday At Foxwoods, their first album in over a decade. The record is a beautiful meeting of their melody-driven pop anthems delivered with the maturity of a band that had many years of growth in between. A bold reintroduction that resonated with a new generation of listeners while igniting the hearts of longtime fans.
 
After writing and producing for artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Jason Derulo, frontman and songwriter Martin Johnson, brought a sharpened pen and a deeper sense of purpose back to the mic. With renewed energy, the whole band returned to a sold-out show on their hometown stage at Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park with something to prove.
 
The Homecoming captures that night as unfiltered, electric, and unforgettable.

Today, they announce the September 8 release of THE HOMECOMING (LIVE FROM THE MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY PARK). Pre-save it here.

The band recorded their 100-minute set in Boston on October 26, 2023 for this live album, which captures BLG in their most natural state — on the stage.

BLG have also shared the video for "BLOOD AND SUGAR (LIVE)." Watch it below.

About the live album, Johnson shares:

"Fenway Park. The shrine. The cathedral of Boston. Where curses broke, where beers were spilled, where you can feel the city's heartbeat under green tin and red clay. You don’t just visit Fenway — you belong to it. I was baptized in peanut shells and piss-warm Bud Light. I sat in seats older than my grandfather's bad decisions and prayed to the church of Big Papi. It was ours. And then… they dug under it. Right into the bones of Lansdowne Street — into the bedrock of garage bands, bar fights, and rat nests the size of golden retrievers. They carved out the MGM Music Hall like a secret lair, a rebel bunker under the battlefield.
 
"I came up with a generation raised on Dunkin' Donuts and driven half-mad by traffic on Storrow Drive. We were kids with guitars slung over our backs like bayonets, howling through rusted-out PA systems in the backrooms of American Legions, screaming songs into the linoleum void of church basements while the Sox blew another lead in the 7th. We grew up in the shadow of the Big Dig — a $22 billion pothole we all paid for with our sanity — swallowing granite and history, trying to make room for a future nobody asked for. But under all that concrete? Something was rumbling.

BLG will embark on a slew of upcoming tour dates that run through October. The band has also announced several festival appearances and will be serving as support to The Jonas Brothers through October, as well. So it's a busy few months of touring ahead  Get tickets here.

BOYS LIKE GIRLS ON TOUR:
8/22 — New Haven, CT — Toad's Place
8/27 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom
9/3 — Tucson, AZ — The Rialto Theatre
9/11 — Spokane, WA — Spokane County Interstate Fair*
10/3 — North Kansas City, MO —  VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Kansas City
10/18 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young*
10/19 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young*
11/16 — Orlando, FL — Warped Tour*
*FESTIVAL DATES
 
WITH THE JONAS BROTHERS:
8/18 — Bethel, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
8/19 — Syracuse, NY — Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
8/21 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Centre
8/23 — Boston, MA — Fenway Park
8/24 — Saratoga Springs, NY — Broadview Stage at SPAC
8/26 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
8/28 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
8/30 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/31 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion
9/4 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/6  — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome
9/13 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/18 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
9/20 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
9/22 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
9/25 — San Francisco, CA — Chase Center
9/26 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center
9/27 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
9/28 — Phoenix, AZ — PHX Arena
9/30 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
10/2 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
10/5 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena
10/6 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center

INAUGURAL PRESIDENT U.S. RALLIES SLATED FOR DECEMBER

PRESIDENT arrive on American soil for the first time.

Two inaugural headline rallies have been scheduled this December:

12/3 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
12/8 — Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy Theatre

These are the only U.S. PRESIDENT appearances of 2025.

A call to both coasts. A moment of unity.

Volume is inevitable.

Tickets will be available to mailing list subscribers from Wednesday, August 13 at 10am local time.

General on-sale begins Friday, August 15 at 12pm ET.

Attendance is not mandatory — but it is expected.

PRE-SAVE "KING OF TERRORS" EP

GWAR Invades Australia for Good Things Festival 2025 + Announces Official Action Figures from Trick or Treat Studios

Shock rock overlords GWAR storm back to Australia this December for Good Things Festival 2025, their first Down Under shows in over a decade and they’re bringing the carnage in more ways than one. Alongside their milestone multimedia release, 'The Return of Gor Gor,' GWAR has teamed with Trick or Treat Studios to launch a new series of officially licensed action figures, perfect for fans who want to bring the Scumdogs’ chaos home.

The band’s Australian return follows the release of 'The Return of Gor Gor,' a grotesque, hilarious, and gloriously violent audio/visual assault celebrating 40 years of GWAR’s intergalactic mayhem. Featuring the brutal new single “Tyrant King” and a 32-page comic, the release resurrects GWAR’s legendary reptilian war beast, Gor Gor, in all its blood-drenched glory.

Jizmak Da Gusha says:

“GWAR is obtaining work visas as undercover plumbers to unclog all the disgusting items Aussies put down their drains. But, the truth is, we have been asked to come back to Australia to fix all of their government’s problems. Should take about a week. I’m secretly excited to go down under because it’s shark season and lots of people are being eaten, which is very entertaining for me. Fun vacation all around.”

The Berserker Blöthar adds:

"For the second time in 40 years, GWAR is going down under. That’s right. December 2025, we invade our favorite penile colony. So throw another corpse on the barbie and get ready for metal, mutants, blood, and trickling rivulets of laughter! Because we are the true gods of shock rock, and we are coming to Australia!"

📸: Shawn Stanley

GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2025 – AUSTRALIA

Dec 5 – Melbourne, AU @ Flemington Racecourse

Dec 6 – Sydney, AU @ Centennial Park

Dec 7 – Brisbane, AU @ Showgrounds

Tickets available HERE

From the farthest reaches of space come the Scumdogs of the Universe—now in collectible plastic form! Trick or Treat Studios has unleashed a new series of officially licensed GWAR action figures, each packaged in retro-style blister cards featuring artwork by Dug Nation.

Each figure comes with character-specific weapons and instruments, ready to bring the chaos wherever you take them:



  • Pustulus Maximus – spear, dagger & guitar

  • Beefcake the Mighty – sword & bass

  • Jizmak Da Gusha – war hammer & drumsticks

  • Balsac the Jaws of Death – battle axe & guitar

  • Blöthar the Berserker – sword & shield

 

In addition to the five figures, the Spew Tank is a plastic jar with a screw-top lid, filled with vile RED SPEW, translucent red blood slime, and containing the most crucial pieces of the Scumdog leader himself, Oderus Urungus.

Inside the Spew Tank, you’ll find his head, torso, and the legendary Cuttlefish of Cthulhu, ready to assemble with the limbs included in the five GWAR action figures.

Collect all five members and the Spew Tank to complete this exclusive Oderus Urungus Build a Figure!

Pre-orders from GWAR.net include Oderusfor free!

Pre-Order the Action Figures HERE

Beefcake the Mighty proclaims:

“Behold! The mad scientists at Trick or Treat Studios have joined forces with The Scumdogs of The Universe to clone a massive GWAR army! That’s right, the first wave of GWAR action figures has arrived! These fun-size versions of your Lords and Masters are fully poseable and ready to kick the crap out of all your other puny collectible dollies!”

Each figure is sold separately.

Warning: May cause spontaneous moshing.

For more information on Trick or Treat Studios, visit HERE

Don't Miss GWAR Celebrating Their 40th Anniversary on

"The Return of Gor Gor Tour" This Fall

San Francisco's OCTAVIAN WINTERS unveils 'Hermine' ahead of A Murder of Crows appearance

San Francisco post-punk outfit Octavian Winters presents their new single 'Hermine', an invigorating song that channels the band's edgier energy. Erupting with a wall of sound from the first notes, this is the first song written for their debut album, anticipated for early 2026 via Stratis Capta Records.

Formed in 2022, Octavian Winters is guitarist Stephan Salit (Thrill of The Pull), drummer Randy Gzebb (Thrill of The Pull, Love Club), bassist Jay Denton and Ria Aursjoen (AURSJOEN) on vocals and keyboards. Fusing a visceral and ethereal sound, they create haunting textures and channel half-remembered stories from an indifferent metropolis, shadows and lunar energy looming over a concrete maze.

Now critically acclaimed, the band gained a solid reputation with their 2023 debut EP 'The Line or Curve', and 2024's 'Nebula / Velveteen' collaboration with Mark Pistel (Consolidated, Meat Beat Manifesto), their tightly crafted songs running the gamut from the ethereal to the dark and driving. This new offering, 'Hermine', visits those harder edges.

"Hermine was wonderful to write and sing because it has a real no-holds-barred energy about it. I was also able to revisit some of my metal roots, in terms of vocal delivery, which was both fun and cathartic," says vocalist Ria Aursjoen. "The lyrics reference the novel Steppenwolf by Hesse, and explore the nature of the fragmented psyche and passionately urges the freedom of self acceptance."

Randy Gzebb says, "It feels like the song is moving forward with unstoppable momentum. This is one of my favorite songs to play live". Stephan Salit adds, “I started out writing this as an homage to Geordie Walker (R. I. P. )  but it took on a life of its own and well, here we are".

Just as their forthcoming album, 'Hermine' was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by William Faith (The Bellwether Syndicate, Faith & the Muse, Christian Death) at 13 Studio in Chicago.

Octavian Winters' members have a rich history of collaborating and touring with notable artists, including Nine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Lords of the New Church, Savage Republic, Christian Death, The Frozen Autumn, Everything Goes Cold and Black Tape for a Blue Girl.

Octavian Winters will be performing at A Murder of Crows Festival in New York on August 30, joining Pink Turns Blue, Vision Video, Ritual Howls, Hallowed Hearts, Astari Nite, Soft Vein, Altar de Fey, Nox Novacula, The Brickbats, The Long Losts and 45 Grave. West coast fans can also enjoy their October 31 show at Bar Sinister in Los Angeles for their legendary Ghostly Halloween Ball.

As of August 12, 'Hermine' is available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.  Concert tickets can be obtained at  https://octavianwinters.com/shows

CREDITS 
Music written by Octavian Winters
Lyrics by Ria Aursjoen
Ria Aursjoen - Vocals / Keyboards
Stephan Salit - Guitars / Vocals
Randy Gzebb -  Drums
Jay Denton - Bass
Produced, recorded, mixed & mastered by William Faith at 13 Studio, Chicago, IL
Released by Stratis Capta Records
Published by Flare and Bloom Music BMI
Cover artwork backdrop by Henry Austin Lannan
Octavian Winters wordmark by Eric Olson
Artist photos by David Kruschke, except
Banner portrait by Katheleen Landino
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

PERFORMANCES
August 30 @ 6pm - A Murder of Crows Festival, New York, NY
October 31 @10pm - Bar Sinister, Los Angeles - Ghostly Halloween Ball


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Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum Announce Livestreams for “Band Together Texas” Flood Relief Benefit Concert

Band Together Texas, the star-studded benefit concert spearheaded by Texas natives Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, will now deliver the show’s powerful message and all-star lineup to fans unable to join in person via livestreams across iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, YouTube, Facebook and nugs.net. Set for Sunday, August 17 at Moody Center in Austin, the event supports Central Texas flood recovery efforts with proceeds benefiting The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation. 
 
The full show will be available to listen to live on all 150 iHeartRadio country stations as well as SiriusXM’s The Highway and Outlaw Country channels, while fans can also tune in to a video livestream on YouTube via Lambert and McCollum’s official channels, on Facebook via Lambert and McCollum’s pages and on nugs.net. At-home streaming is made possible through the support of H-E-B, bringing the event to audiences across Texas and beyond.
 
Band Together Texas will feature performances from an all-star roster of Texas talent in addition to Lambert and McCollum – including Ryan Bingham, Wade Bowen, Ronnie Dunn, Dylan Gossett, Jack Ingram, Cody Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Jon Randall and Randy Rogers Band. 
 
In addition to the musical performances, notable Texans lending their support to the event include actors Matthew McConaughey and Dennis Quaid; former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown and players Emmanuel Acho, Colt McCoy and Vince Young; MLB star and Houston native Roger Clemens; television host and Dallas native Chris Harrison; and Austin-based fashion designer Kendra Scott. 
 
The evening will also feature tributes to first responders and flood victims, including stories of rescue and resilience.
 
Band Together Texas is made possible with the generous support of partners including WoodNext Foundation, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, Woodforest National Bank, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, H-E-B, Kendra Scott, Moody Center, Poncho, Tecovas, Uber and Whataburger.

JOHN MORGAN DROPS “FRIENDS LIKE THAT” TOUR LINEUP — REAL FRIENDS & REAL STORIES

4x #1 hitmaker John Morgan is ready to turn up the heat this fall with his highly anticipated “Friends Like That” Tour, and today he’s revealing the crew who will be getting the crowd amped and ready for an unforgettable night. Named after his breakout, chart-topping single featuring Jason Aldean that’s taken over playlists, radio stations and speakers across the country, the country music maverick invites out Brent Anderson, Jeb Gipson, and Ryan and Rory for an epic first-ever headlining run that will span 20-dates nationwide. 

With the captivating artist-on-the-rise’s reminiscent “Kid Myself” climbing the country radio charts, John shares: “This tour is a celebration of the friends who’ve had my back. These are the folks I’ve written songs with, produced my debut album with and shared a hell of a lot of life with. We’ve all been grinding together, and now we get to go out on the road and celebrate how far we’ve come.” 

Brent Anderson co-produced and co-wrote alongside John Morgan on his critically acclaimed debut album, Carolina Blue — a project MusicRow hailed as “a greatest hits collection in waiting,” and the Tennesseanpraised as “a studied, hit-laden road to Nashville country stardom.” Anderson - an artist, songwriter and producer with his own impressive resume - truly helped John mold the soul of this album, helping him shape a debut that feels less like a first chapter and more like a breakout moment years in the making.

When John first moved to Nashville, he shared a house with longtime friend and fellow artist Jeb Gipson. One afternoon, while John was mowing the lawn, he got a life-changing phone call — Jason Aldean was on the line, offering him a record and publishing deal. Thinking it had to be a prank, John dropped everything, sprinted inside, and found Jeb to make sure he wasn’t imagining it. That day, Jeb became a first-hand witness to the moment John’s career officially took off.

Labelmates, John and Ryan and Rory first crossed paths at CMA Fest, where they quickly bonded over the shared experience of being new artists navigating Nashville’s ten-year town. What started as casual conversation backstage turned into a fast friendship rooted in music and hustle. 

Lauded as an “accomplished songwriter” by People and “Music City Songwriting Star” by the Tennessean, the multi-talented and electrifying entertainer is ready to bring his album full of stadium-ready anthems to the fans with his “Friends Like That” in tow. Hitting major markets like Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, San Diego and more, the tour kicks off October 9 in Buffalo, NY. Get tickets HERE. 

“Friends Like That” Tour Dates
October 9 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works ~

October 10 - Binghamton, NY - Touch of Texas ~

October 17 - Atlanta, GA - Smith’s Olde Bar <

October 22 - Cadillac, MI - Venue Event Center <

October 23 - Grand Rapids, MI - Stashe at the Intersection <

October 24 - Chicago, IL - Carol’s Pub <

October 25 - Medina, OH - Thirsty Cowboy <

November 6 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird <

November 7 - Nashville, TN - Nashville Palace <

November 8 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar <

November 28 - Denver, CO - Grizzly Rose +

November 29 - Colorado Springs, CO - Whiskey Rose +

November 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Warehouse 2565 +

December 4 - Great Falls, MT - Newberry +

December 5 - Spokane, WA - The District at the Knitting Factory +

December 6 - Tacoma, WA - Elks Temple +

December 7 - Portland, OR - Ponderosa Lounge +

December 9 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post +

December 10 - San Diego, CA - Moonshine Flats +

December 13 - Cherokee, NC - Harrah’s Casino <

~ Brent Anderson

< Jeb Gipson
+ Ryan and Rory

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Gridiron Drop Audiotree Session — WATCH + LISTEN

GRIDIRON — Matthew Karll, vocals; Will Kaelin, guitar and vocals; Xavier Wilson, guitar; Lennon Livesay, bass; and Tyler Mullen, drums — recently performed at Audiotree.

Watch the full session below or peep the playlist here.
 
The new album Poetry From Pain is out now via Blue Grape Music. Get it here.


10/5 — Furnace Fest — Birmingham, AL
11/15 — The New Reality Fest — Cudahy, WI
12/12 — Dying Wishmas — Portland, OR

WEEDEATER Announce More U.S. Tour Dates

Already this year, Weedeater have hit the old dusty trail with their Season of Mist labelmates Bask before joining Napalm Death and Melvins for a savage imperial death march. But the Cape Fear legends have plenty more sludge in the tank. The band are rolling up 2025 with a fresh strand of headlining shows, plus dates with Acid Bath, High on Fire and Baroness in honor of the The Red Album and Blue Record.  

Get tickets: https://bit.ly/weedmetal

Weedeater 2025 Fall + Winter US Tour Dates
August 28 - Chesapeake VA @ Riff House [TICKETS]*
August 30 - Pittsburgh PA @ Thunderbird [TICKETS]*
August 31 - Cleveland OH @ No Class [TICKETS]*
September 1 - Chicago IL @ Sleeping Village [TICKETS]*
September 3 - Kansas City MO @ Warehouse [TICKETS]*
September 5 - Denver CO @ Marquis [TICKETS]^
September 6 - Salt Lake City UT @ Metro [TICKETS]^
September 8 - Boise ID @ Neurlox [TICKETS]^
September 9 - Seattle WA @ Neumos [TICKETS]^
September 11 - Vancouver BC @ Rickshaw [TICKETS]^
September 13 - Portland OR @ Polaris Hall [TICKETS]^
September 14 - Portland OR @ Polaris Hall [TICKETS]^
September 17 - San Francisco CA @ Great American Music Hall [TICKETS]^
September 19 - Austin TX @ Ripple Fest [TICKETS]
September 20 - Los Angeles CA @ The Lodge Room [TICKETS]^
September 21 - San Diego CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]^
September 23 - Costa Mesa CA @ The Wayfarer [TICKETS]^
September 24 - Costa Mesa CA @ The Wayfarer [TICKETS]^
September 25 - Pioneertown CA @ Pappy + Harriets [TICKETS]^
September 26 - Phoenix AZ @ Walter Studios [TICKETS]^
September 27 - Albuquerque NM @ El Rey [TICKETS]^
September 28 - Oklahoma City OK @ 89th Street [TICKETS]
September 30 - Huntsville AL @ Mad Malts [TICKETS]*
October 1 - Atlanta GA @ Culture Shock [TICKETS]*
October 2 - Knoxville TN @ Core [TICKETS]*
November 8 - Wilmington NC @ Port City Blitz [TICKETS]
November 12 - Chicago IL @ Salt Shed w/ Acid Bath + High on Fire [SOLD OUT]
* w/ Left Lane Cruiser and Adam Faucett
^ w/ Baroness

Weedeater's full discography is available now on Season of Mist

Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Weedeatershop

Adam Ezra Group -NEW “REVELATE” SINGLE - THE RAMBLE - SHOWS!!

The first single from our upcoming album Revelate drops August 13. We can’t wait for you to hear it!! 🔥🌊
👉 Presave “Revelate” now: Presave Revelate

Three Weeks Until Ramble 16 – August 23 in Ashburnham, MA

Our donate-what-you-can festival to end veteran homelessness is almost here! Hosted by RallySound, The Ramble is an unforgettable day of live music, community, and impact. Last year you helped raise $151,000 for the New England Center and Home for Veterans — Help us beat that number this year!!
🎟 Grab your tickets: Ramble 16 Tickets
📺 Watch the livestream: Ramble 16 Livestream

Limited Edition Ramble 16 Merch

We have new Ramble merch for ya!  All proceeds go to our veterans. Come check out the full store here! 

  • Artist Line-Up Shirts – Order by Aug 10th for delivery by Aug 22: Order Here

  • Women’s Flowy Tanks – Order by Aug 12 for pick-up at the Ramble merch table: Order Here

Ramble Afterparty!

The Sunday after The Ramble, midday, it’s become a tradition for us to head up to The Range in Mason, NH and play a relaxed set with our friends, basking in the glow of a job well done. Wanna join? 

Grab Your Tickets

🎤 August Shows

We’re also on the road all month. Come hang, bring friends, and sing with us.

Aug 8   Elkton, MD
Aug 9   Manorville, NY
Aug 10   North Haven, CT
Aug 13   Port Clyde, ME
Aug 14   St. George, ME
Aug 15   Asbury Park, NJ
Aug 16   Vienna, VA
Aug 17   Annapolis, MD
Aug 22.  Fairport, NY
Aug 23   Ashburnham, MA  The Ramble
Aug 24   Mason, NH   Ramble Afterparty
Aug 29   Charlestown, RI
Aug 30   Enfield, NH

Bangalore Choir Release Lyric Video for "Bullet Train" the First Track from New Album RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II

Bangalore Choir have released the the lyric video for the first single "Bullet Train" off the upcoming new BANGALORE CHOIR album to be released on BraveWords Records in late 2025. The new album is titled RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II.

Listen to "Bullet Train" below:

David Reece: Vocals

Diego Pires: Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Eric Juris: Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Andy Susemihl: Lead, Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals

Mario Percudani: Lead, Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals

Riccardo Demarosi: Bass and Backing Vocals

Nello Savinelli: Drums

 

Guest appearances:

Jimmy Waldo: Keyboards

Ferdy Doernberg: Keyboards

 

Engineered by Riccardo Demorossi

Mixed and Mastered by Thomas Mergler @Tom's Soundranch

 

Fans can join the BANGALORE CHOIR email list where they will be kept informed about the new album. Join: https://m.bnds.us/hGGRHB

 

David Reece will be hitting the road later this year supporting Girlschool and his BraveWords Records label mates Alcatrazz. David Reece's Bangalore Choir will deliver a blistering set of hits from both Accept and Bangalore Choir, showcasing one of the most distinctive voices in heavy metal.

This tour is also the debut of his relaunched version of Bangalore Choir

 

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4j42NUm

Close Enemies Release New Single "More Than I Could Ever Need" through TLG|ROCK ​ 

Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, release their new single "More Than I Could Ever Need" through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group on all major streaming platforms. 

“More Than I Could Ever Need” is a deeply personal and haunting rock ballad written by Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton as a tribute to his wife of almost 50 years. The song is a moving ode to commitment, passion, and the kind of love that only gets stronger with time. 

 

Close Enemies have announced upcoming tour dates under the banner “An Evening with Close Enemies – Live in Concert.” Fans can expect an intimate experience showcasing the band’s undeniable chemistry and a setlist packed with songs from Aerosmith & The Baby's along with their originals.

 

STREAM "More Than I Could Ever Need"

https://tlgent.ffm.to/closeenemies-morethanicouldeverneed

 

PLAY the single below.

Tour Dates:

 

8/28 @ Iroquois Ampitheater in Louisville, KY w/ Tom Keifer & L.A. Guns

8/29 @ The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL w/ Winger

8/30 @ The Sonnentag in Eau Claire, WI w/ Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns

10/2 @ Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, NY w/ Tom Keifer

10/4 @ Daryl's House Club in Pawling, NY

10/8 @ Iridium Club in New York, NY

10/10 @ Six String Grill & Stage in Foxborough, MA

1/2  @ The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA

1/3 @ The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA

1/7 @ Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA

1/9 @ The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA

1/10 @ Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA

1/11 @ The Nile Theater in Bakersfield, CA

1/23 @ Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL

1/24 @ Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

For More Information Please Visit:

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Omnium Gatherum Release "My Pain" Video From New Album "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way"

After releasing "The Last Hero," the first song and video from their upcoming album May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way that arrives November 7, Omnium Gatherum are presenting "My Pain." The video was done by their longtime partner Jari Heino for Coldstore Productions.

Watch it below.  

Vocalist Jukka Pelkonen says, "'My Pain' is a story about the toughness one faces when adversary appears. It is about the rising emotions of anger, fear, and apprehension, basically the time fight or flight mode shows its face. It is common among street gangs and soldiers but also between friends, lovers, and amongst family ties. It is a story of conquering these feelings and becoming your own master."

The dedicated road dogs have recently announced more extensive, worldwide touring that starts with a North American tour in November and December that is followed by a European tour in February and March of next year.

OMNIUM GATHERUM ON TOUR:
WITH AETHER REALM + HINAYANA :
11/16 — Boston, MA — Sonia
11/17 — Quebec City, QC — Source de La Martiniere
11/18 — Montreal, QC — Foufounes Electriques
11/19 — Toronto, ON — Lee's Palace
11/20 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
11/21 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle
11/22  — Chicago, IL — Reggie's
11/23 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theater (Studio B)
11/24 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse on Broadway
11/25 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
11/26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
11/28 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
11/29 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
11/30 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
12/1 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Midtown
12/2 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
12/3– San Diego, CA — Brick by Brick
12/4 — Mesa, AZ — The Rosetta Room
12/5 — El Paso, TX — Rockhouse Bar & Grill
12/6 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger
12/7 — Dallas, TX — Trees
12/8 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
12/10 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
12/11 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
12/12 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
12/13 — Harrisburg, PA — Capitol City Music Hall
12/14 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre

OMNIUM GATHERUM ARE:
Jukka Pelkonen — Vocals
Markus Vanhala — Guitars + Clean Vocals
Aapo Koivisto — Keyboards
Mikko Kivistö — Bass + Clean Vocals
Atte Pesonen — Drums

Wind Walkers Announce New EP 'I Don't Belong Here' Out October 3 via Fearless Records + Drop "Silk & Static" Official Music Video

It's a great day to be a Wind Walkers fan! The band announced their forthcoming EP 'I Don't Belong Here' out on Friday, October 3 via Fearless Records. In celebration of the news, the quintet has dropped their new track "Silk & Static"and the official music video. Amidst glitchy electronics blended with crushing riffs and seamless melodies, the song's central theme is especially relatable to those who have a neurodivergent condition. When asked about the inspiration behind the track, Wind Walkersvocalist Trevor Borg shared:

"Writing "Silk & Static" was like staring into a mirror and unpacking every frustrating thing about myself. It came from a place of not understanding why my mind felt so chaotic all the time and why I kept getting in my own way. After recently being diagnosed with ADHD, the pieces started falling into place, and it shed a different light on the song. It was very eye-opening in the fact that I wasn't alone, and that this kind of internal noise or “static” is something others live with too. At its core, I wrote this song to offer comfort to people who can relate to feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood, while trying to make sense of themselves."

Pre-save 'I Don't Belong Here' at the link here, stream "Silk & Static" here, and watch the official music video below.

Wind Walkers are kicking off their North American run with Our Last Night and Grayscale this evening on The Final Tour, starting in St. Louis, Missouri and wrapping in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 26. Be sure to get your tickets at the link here before they're all gone.

The Final Tour Dates with Our Last Night + Grayscale:

Aug 8 - St. Louis, MO @ The Factory

Aug 9 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre

Aug10 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore

Aug 12 - Omaha, NE @ The Admiral

Aug 14 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

Aug 15 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at The Complex

Aug 16 - Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert Hall

Aug 18 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theater

Aug 19 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

Aug 20 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

Aug 22 - Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24

Aug 23 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

Aug 24 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

Aug 25 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel

Aug 27 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theatre

Aug 28 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

Aug 29 - Austin, TX @ Emo's

Aug 30 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues

Sep 5 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live

Sep 6 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live

Sep 7 - Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern

Sep 9 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Sep 10 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

Sep 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall

Sep 12 - Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont

Sep 13 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner

Sep 15 - Quebec City, QC @ Theatre Capitole

Sep 16 - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS

Sep 17 - Toronto, ON @ HISTORY

Sep 19 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom

Sep 20 - Cleveland, OH @ The Agora

Sep 21 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Hall

Sep 23 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center

Sep 24 - Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room @ ONC

Sep 25 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's

Sep 26 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

Trevor Borg - Vocals

Timothy Comeau - Guitar

Neil Comeau - Guitar

Craig Martin - Bass

Ethan Cheesman - Drums

Pagan Folk Band FAUN Unveils New Single "Nimue (Featuring Chelsea Wolfe)" + Music Video

The Pagan Folk band FAUN are excited to unveil their new single, "Nimue (Featuring Chelsea Wolfe)," taken from their upcoming album, 'Hex,' due out on September 5th. The new single arrives alongside a music video, available below.

With “Nimue,” FAUN delve deep into the legendary world of King Arthur, telling the tragic tale of Nimue’s love for the sorcerer Merlin. Joined by exceptional American artist Chelsea Wolfe, whose soaring vocals infuse the track with mysticism and ethereal beauty, the band crafts a hymn to magic, marked by striking musical dynamics. “Nimue” leads us down an enchanted path, moving from intimate, narrative verses to explosive passages driven by pounding beats, electric guitars, and cascading hurdy-gurdy flourishes. 

Watch the Music Video for "Nimue (Featuring Chelsea Wolfe)"

After being signed to Universal Music from 2012 to 2019, where they achieved gold and platinum success, FAUN released their first album on their own label, Pagan Folk Records, in April 2022. Titled 'PAGAN,' the album was met with enthusiastic praise from both press and fans, debuting at number three on the German album charts through a partnership with distributor Believe/Soulfood. Looking ahead, the band has announced plans to return to their musical roots with mystical, archaic folk and enchanted ballads on their forthcoming album, 'Hex,' set for release on September 5, 2025.

FAUN’s twelfth studio album 'HEX' explores themes of female magic, pagan myths, and ancient rituals across a variety of cultures. The title draws from the German word "Hexe" (witch) and the Old High German “Hagazussa,” meaning “one who walks between worlds.” The album focuses on pre-Christian legends from the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, Norse, and Turkish traditions, featuring stories such as Merlin and Nimue, Viking sacrificial rites (“Blot”), and ancient spells like “Ylfa Spere.”

Blending medieval instruments (hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, lute, harp) with modern beats, synthesizers, and diverse global influences, 'HEX' showcases FAUN’s signature fusion of ancient and contemporary music. Collaborations include Turkish singer Fatma Turgut, Swedish musicians Daniel Pettersson and Daniel Fredriksson, and a darkly atmospheric feature with Chelsea Wolfe.

Pre-Order 'HEX' HERE

FAUN previously announced their World HEX Tour 2025, a journey that will take them across the globe, including stops in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the UK. The band will also appear at some of the most prestigious festivals of 2025.

Tickets (and VIP-tickets) are available HERE. 

About FAUN:

FAUN are one of the world's leading bands for the fusion of medieval instruments with modern music and have released eleven studio albums since 2002. Their releases reached top positions in the German album charts (e.g.: ‘Pagan’ & ‘Midgard’ #3). They have also been nominated three times for the Echo, the biggest German music award, and have reached platinum status with their albums ‘Von den Elben’ and gold status with ‘Luna.’ FAUN have played more than 1000 concerts worldwide and excite the audience in cultural and seated venues as well as at music events, including folk and heavy metal festivals. With a variety of virtuously played medieval instruments, polyphonic vocals and archaic beats, FAUN are a live act that inspire thousands of listeners all over the world.

FAUN are:

Oliver Satyr: Vocals, Moraharpa

Laura Fella: Vocals

Adaya: Vocals, Bagpipe

Stephan Groth: Vocals, Hurdy-Gurdy

Niel Mitra: Synthesizer, Sampler, Keyboard, Beats

Alexander Schulz: Drums, Percussion

Mirjam Skal: Orchestration