Greyhaven Drop "Where the Light Leaves Us" Visualizer

GREYHAVEN — Brent Mills [vocals], Nick Spencer [guitar], Johnny Muench[bass], and Ethan Spray [drums] — will release their new album, Keep It Quiet, on October 10 via Solid State. Pre-order the record, produced by Will Putney, here

The Louisville band shares the visualizer for the new single "Where the Light Leaves Us."

Watch it below.

"Last year was a bit of a struggle for me," says Mills. "I dealt with a lot of things, and I was dealing with them poorly. It's a conversation I was having with myself. I'm saying, 'You've got to dial it back. It's not going in the right direction.' The moment we wrote it in the basement, I knew it was special.”

This fall, Greyhaven will tour the UK and Europe with Better Lovers from September 24 through October 29. Dates are here. The band will also embark on a headline tour of the U.S. in November and December. Those dates are below.

GREYHAVEN ON TOUR:
11/12 — New York, NY —  Mercury Lounge
11/13 — Philadelphia, PA —  Kung-Fu Necktie
11/14 — Worcester, MA —  The Palladium 
11/15 — Baltimore. MD —  Metro Gallery
11/16 — Richmond, VA —  Canal Club
11/19 — Greensboro, NC —  Hangar 1819
11/20 — Greenville, SC —  Radio Room
11/21 — Atlanta, GA —  Masquerade
11/22 — Orlando, FL —  Conduit
11/23 — Tampa, FL —  Orpheum
11/26 — Nashville, TN —  The End
11/29 — Dallas, TX —  RBC
12/01 — Anaheim, CA —  The Parish @ House Of Blues
12/02 — Phoenix, AZ —  Rebel Lounge
12/05 — Denver, CO —  Marquis Theatre
12/06 — Kansas City, MO —  The Rino
12/08 — Columbus, OH —  Ace Of Cups
12/09 — Chicago, IL —  Cobra Lounge
12/10 — Detroit, MI —  Sanctuary
12/11 — Louisville, KY —  Whirling Tiger 
12/12 — Pittsburgh, PA —  Preserving Underground
12/13 — Indianapolis, IN —  Hoosier Dome

ABOUT GREYHAVEN:
Greyhaven tap into the sound of truths unleashed — messy in its disjointed and extreme edges, magnetic in its  melodies, and massive in its emotional outpour. The group has remained a singular presence since their 2013 arrival. Tallying millions of streams, they naturally progressed over the course of Empty Black[2018], This Bright and Beautiful World [2022], and the Stereo Grief EP [2024]. The band incited tastemaker applause from Brooklyn Vegan, New Noise Magazine, OnesToWatch, Revolver, and Outburn, who highlighted their "tight, polished sound with the energy of the band’s camaraderie shining through." They've toured with the likes of Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Better Lovers, and more. The Louisville, KY band sonically and personally lay everything on the table with their third full-length album, Keep It Quiet [Solid State Records]. Throughout 2024, the musicians constructed what would become the album, collaborating with producer Will Putney [Body Count, Knocked Loose Bad Omens]. During the sessions, they widened their sonic palette. 

Finnish Melodeath Titans WOLFHEART Unleash New Video For "Forefathers", From 'Draconian Darkness II' EP

Finnish melodic death metal titans WOLFHEART have unleashed a new video for "Forefathers", from their new EP, Draconian Darkness II, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. "Forefathers" lets the dynamic nature of WOLFHEART's sound shine with a blend of stormy orchestrations, layered vocals (featuring performances by members of BEFORE THE DAWN, SUOTANA, and FULL HOUSE BREW CREW), and surprisingly delicate piano accents. With frigid and ferocious vocal deliveries and a massive chorus, the song spins a tale of revenge in a lonesome, bleak northern landscape.

Vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen comments: "'Forefathers' is a musical and lyrical combination of our mythology-themed King of the North (2022) and our latest album Draconian Darkness, which painted a bleak and apocalyptic soundscape. Vengeful and violent text meets mighty nordic riffs and melodies. A perfect partner for the 'Carnivore' single."

Watch the video Below.

This five-track release showcases every facet of WOLFHEART’s trademark sound: raw, poetic, and powerfully atmospheric. Featuring two new tracks (including orchestral and acoustic versions), plus a crushing live rendition from their latest album, Draconian Darkness II captures the band’s cold grandeur in both studio precision and on-stage intensity. Founder Tuomas Saukkonen continues to refine his vision with haunting melodies, relentless drumming, and evocative storytelling rooted in Northern landscapes. Draconian Darkness II is a journey through desolate beauty, bleak emotion, and thundering metal.

Draconian Darkness II is WOLFHEART at their best: melancholic, massive, and deeply melodic. With new songs, orchestral depth, and raw live energy, this EP is a cold flame burning bright in the dark.

WOLFHEART’s Draconian Darkness II EP is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music! Two new tracks (plus orchestral & acoustic versions) and a live cut of crushing northern metal: cold, poetic, and unforgettable.

Order HERE:  https://wolfheart.rpm.link/DD2PR

WOLFHEART – Draconian Darkness Over Europe 2025
+ Special guest: Before The Dawn
+ Supports: Suotana & FULL HOUSE B.C. (except for Spain)

About WOLFHEART:
Founded by the hardworking multi-instrumentalist Tuomas Saukkonen (known for BEFORE THE DAWN, BLACK SUN AEON, etc.), WOLFHEART represents a unique blend of sinister atmosphere and intense Northern European metal. Their music combines raw power with poetic depth, earning them significant acclaim within the global metal community.

While WOLFHEART's art is primarily inspired by their Finnish surroundings, their albums weave eclectic stories that connect nature and human emotions. With each release, they have expanded their artistic horizons, continually enriching their musical expression.

WOLFHEART are:
Tuomas Saukkonen | vocals, guitars
Vageliss Karzis | guitars, vocals
Lauri Silvonen | bass, vocals
Joonas Kauppinen | drums
 
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"American Idol" Winner Iam Tongi Offers Sweet Island Vibes with New Track "Sugar"

Following a whirlwind year of landmark achievements, heartfelt performances and rapidly growing fan support, “American Idol” Season 21 winner Iam Tongi is back with a new track, “Sugar.” Available today via 19 Recordings, listen to “Sugar” Below.
 
Co-written by Tongi, “Sugar” captures the sweetness of true island flavor. Mixed with ska and reggae, the upbeat track embodies everything fans have come to love from the Pacific Islander. A smooth vibe with bold blasts of brass horns accompany Tongi’s smooth vocals as he describes the beloved ‘Sugar.’
 
From the island of Pohnpei
That’s where she was born and raised
Like a flower wild and free
She chased the wind to Hawaii

 
“I was in the middle of writing another song when ‘Sugar' just kind of snuck up on me. It kept popping into my head. I had a melody that didn’t fit with the other song I was writing at the time so I had to stop what I was doing,” shared Tongi. “Next thing I know – boom – ‘Sugar' was born. What makes it even cooler is I’ve always wanted a song with this exact kind of vibe, so it feels like it was meant to be. It’s actually inspired by a family friend. Can’t wait for you all to hear it."
 
Tongi is set to hit the road this fall for a headlining run. The Iam Tongi Fall Tour will bring his signature blend of emotional storytelling, island soul and acoustic warmth to fans across the east coast and midwest this October and November. A second leg with west coast dates will be announced soon. Tickets are on sale now at iamtongiofficial.com.
 
The tour comes on the heels of several major career milestones for the 20-year-old Hawaiian singer-songwriter, including being featured on Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch soundtrack, delivering a fan-favorite version of “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride;” a performance of his powerful song, “Unbreak My Heart,” on The Kelly Clarkson Show; a surprise plaque presentation for over 100 million career streams during CMA Fest week, where he made his debut; as well as a debut on the famous Grand Ole Opry.
 
Tongi also recently released “Unbreak My Heart,” a tribute to his late father, whom he emotionally honored with his unforgettable “Monsters” audition on American Idol  – a performance that brought all three judges to tears and has since become the most-viewed audition in the show’s YouTube history with over 40 million views. The new music continues Tongi’s tradition of vulnerable, soul-deep storytelling and was praised for its “vocals tinged with pain and perseverance.”
 
Whether fans have been with him since Idol or are just discovering the music, the Iam Tongi Fall Tour promises a live experience filled with heart, harmony and healing. 
 
He is currently on the road as support for Niko Moon’s American Palm Tour with shows in Chesterfield, MO (Oct. 3) and Kansas City, MO (Oct. 4).

For fall tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit iamtongiofficial.com and follow along @wtongi on InstagramTikTokX and Facebook.

KITTIE Release SPIT XXV EP; Drop Brand New Music Video For "Do You Think I'm A Whore? XXV"

Canadian heavy music pioneers Kittie release their Spit XXV EP today, marking 25 years since their landmark debut transformed them from four Canadian teenagers into international heavyweights. The collection arrives via Sumerian Records, featuring re-imagined and re-recorded versions of four of the original album's stand out tracks, all produced once again by Garth Richardson, who helmed the original breakthrough sessions in 1999 at EMAC Studios. Stream the full EP HERE.

The EP's release is highlighted by a confrontational new music video for "Do You Think I'm A Whore? XXV," showcasing Kittie's unflinching approach to re-examining their most provocative material with two and a half decades of artistic growth. Watch the music video below.

Speaking on today's release, Kittie vocalist and guitarist, Morgan Lander shares

"We’re beyond excited to revisit and reimagine songs that that started it all for us with Spit XXV. Re-recording these songs has been an emotional and empowering journey. It’s a chance to honour our roots while bringing a new level of energy and experience to the music. Spit XXV isn’t just a celebration of where we came from, but a thank-you to the fans who have stood by us for the past 25 years.

""Do You Think I’m A Whore?" has always been the dark horse of our debut album and it is was such a pleasure to give it the updated treatment and celebrate how awesome of a song it really is. Pair that with the unbelievable music video visuals from William Felch at Wombat Fire and it’s clear the track is finally getting its flowers."

"Do You Think I'm A Whore? XXV" demonstrates how Kittie's musical evolution has only intensified the song's emotional impact. Originally one of the most visceral moments on their gold-certified debut, the re-recorded version channels decades of artistic growth while maintaining the raw vulnerability that made the original so powerful.

The Spit XXV EP represents more than nostalgic reflection—it's proof of the original album's enduring relevance. Rolling Stone ranked the title track #82 on their "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time" in 2023, while artists like Serena Cherry of Svalbard continue crediting the album as formative to their musical development.

SPIT XXV arrives during Kittie's most successful era in over a decade. Their 2024 comeback album Fire shattered expectations, reaching #13 on UK Rock & Metal Albums charts and earning a 2025 Juno Award nomination for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year. With 920,000 monthly Spotify listeners spanning multiple generations and triumphant festival performances at Sick New World, Welcome to Rockville, and Sonic Temple, Kittie has proven their relevance extends far beyond nostalgia into contemporary dominance. The band's ability to command stages and attract new audiences through social media demonstrates that their revolutionary spirit burns as fiercely as ever.

Kittie will bring the Spit XXV celebration to major festival stages this fall, performing at Louder Than Life this weekend and Aftershock Festival next month. Fans attending Louder Than Life this weekend can also catch Morgan and Mercedes Lander DJ at Blood Rave - an official LTL after-party - this evening. More Information can be found HERE.

The Spit XXV EP is proof of Spit's lasting relevance and Kittie's evolution as artists. Twenty-five years after four teenagers from Ontario redefined who belonged in heavy music's most aggressive spaces, Kittie continue creating pathways for others while cementing their legacy as genuine pioneers.

ABOUT KITTIE

When you discovered Canadian heavy music pioneers Kittie has a direct influence on how you see them. For those on board from the beginning with Spit in 2000, Kittie was part of nu-metal's explosive rise. Through later albums including Oracle (2001), In The Black (2009), and I've Failed You (2011), the band evolved into something far more sinister, viewed as a serious metal outfit. After a prolonged hiatus broken only by a 2017 hometown show and 2018's documentary Kittie: Origins/Evolutions, the band returned in 2022 following festival offers including Sick New World.

12.6 million career streams later, vocalist/guitarist Morgan Lander, drummer/backing vocalist Mercedes Lander, guitarist Tara McLeod, and bassist Ivy Vujic maintain that Kittie never broke up because it remains ingrained in their identity. Their 2024 album Fire, produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Rush, Alice In Chains), marked their triumphant return with renewed fury and unfathomable sonic brutality. As Kittie now pay homage to their past whilst also bringing it firmly into the present day, with the new Spit XXV EP, the new era of Kittie continues to blaze forth, illuminating the way as they take their rightful place as torchbearers for heavy music.

Kittie are

Morgan Lander (vox/guitar)

Mercedes Lander (drums/backing vox)

Tara McLeod (guitar)

Ivy Vujic (bass)

ARSENIC KITCHEN To Unveil New EP 'Handbook For The Recently Deceased' on October 25 At Desert Grey Festival

The countdown to chaos has begun. ARSENIC KITCHEN have officially announced the release of

their highly anticipated NEW EP,

'Handbook for the Recently Deceased,'

set to drop on October 25th at none other than the

Desert Grey Festival in Mesa, Arizona. This event will double as a celebration of their release and they will be performing mainstage. The tickets can be purchased HERE

  • The first single for this EP, titled 'Devil's Advocate'releases September 26th and features a cinematic music video that was shot in Globe Arizona.

  • The EP will feature a short film that will be released alongside it. 

ARSENIC KITCHEN is a fusion of early 2000s Alternative and modern Post Hardcore that evokes feelings of nostalgia and heartbreak, anger and excitement, weaved into a theatrical stadium level performance no matter the setting.

From the deserts of Phoenix, Arizona the band stand out as uniquely high energy and meaningful musicians onstage & off. Through the musicality and lyrics of every song, ARSENIC KITCHEN is able to reach and connect with the deepest feelings and emotions of listeners. 

PARADISE LOST RELEASES MONOLITHIC NEW ALBUM 'ASCENSION'

Icons of melancholic doom and gothic metal, PARADISE LOST have released their long awaited 17th album, Ascension, today with Nuclear Blast Records.

PARADISE LOST’s first album in 5 years, following 2020’s acclaimed Obsidian, was produced by the band’s revered guitarist Gregor Mackintosh and mixed/mastered by Lawrence Mackroryand is adorned with artwork by renowned British artist George Frederic Watts’ classic painting The Court of Death (1870-1902). Their latest, critically lauded masterpiece is evidence of a band still at the height of their prime 35+ years into a groundbreaking career. Soaked in misery and grief, Ascension soars with song’s like ‘Tyrants Serenade,’ ‘Serpent on the Cross’ and ‘Silence Like The Grave,’ that take listeners on an unforgettable journey through morose despair forged in soundscape of massive riffs and searing solos.

Commenting on the record’s release, vocalist Nick Holmes states:

"It took us nearly 40 years to get here but we're still tuning our instruments to the key of despair! Please enjoy!"  

Today, PARADISE LOST has revealed a lyric video for their next highlighted track, ‘Lay A Wreath Upon The World.’

Adding about the song, Holmes says:

"Lay a wreath upon the world serves as a harbinger of the impending tempest, where humanity will eventually obliterate all that it has created."

Purchase/Stream Ascension: https://paradiselost.bfan.link/ascension

‘LAY A WREATH UPON THE WORLD’ LYRIC VIDEO BELOW;

PARADISE LOST will embark on the first leg of the “Ascension of Europe” tour this fall. Tickets are available at https://paradiselost.co.uk/tour-dates/.

The band has also recently announced a handful of intimate signing sessions and a record release show in Leeds, UK. Tickets are available now at https://tix.to/Ascension.

About PARADISE LOST:

More than three decades into their career, and with over two million albums sold, PARADISE LOST remain the undisputed kings of metal’s dark side. Formed in Halifax in 1988, the band quickly became noted as the pioneers of gothic metal through their early groundbreaking albums like 1991’s aptly-titled Gothic, a mixture of heaviness intertwined with shadowy melody and atmosphere.  

Never a group to remain creatively static, across their career they’ve explored a myriad of avenues of dark music, from sludgy doom-death roots, to conquering the metal mainstream with the enormous, lush sounds of 1995’s Draconian Times, to more experimental, electronic leanings, leaving an influence on a trail of artists as varied as CRADLE OF FILTH, HIM, GATECREEPER and CHELSEA WOLFE.  

Now, in 2025, the Yorkshire quintet return with their staggering 17th album, Ascension, a record that sees their crown continue to gleam as it underlines just how they attained their position. Produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh at Black Planet studios in East Yorkshire, with drums and vocals captured at NBS and Wasteland studios in Sweden, its 10 tracks traverse the multitude of sounds in the band’s arsenal, from full-bore heavy metal to sky-high melody, all the while keeping a minor-key melancholy that remains irresistible.

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DEVORA Releases New Single "Cocaine Karaoke" ​

Outlaw pop trailblazer DEVORA has released her brand-new single “Cocaine Karaoke” alongside a visualizer, available now on all platforms. 

 

“I wrote ‘Cocaine Karaoke’ in Nashville with Johnny Gates and Austin Luther, and it came out of one of the most unhinged relationships I’ve ever been in,” DEVORA shares. “I was dating this guy who was living a double life; completely full of shit, always coked up, making these wild promises that never meant anything. It almost became a running joke how insane his lies got, like I was just buying into this karaoke version of reality he was selling me. Fed up and spun out on emotional whiplash, I put it all into this song."

 

She adds, "His lies started to feel like karaoke: loud, performative, and not real. He’d promise me the world, but it was all just a drug-fueled performance—cocaine karaoke. All noise and no substance. This song is me calling it out for what it was and closing that chapter for good.”

 

Listen to the single

http://ffm.to/cocainedevora

About DEVORA:

 

DEVORA is redefining the sound of the American frontier with her self-styled genre, “Outlaw Pop” — a high-octane blend of dark pop, rock, and alt-country rooted in the mystique of the desert. Raised in Arizona, her music channels the raw beauty and danger of the Wild West into cinematic, modern anthems about love, loss, rebellion, and life on the run.

 

Known for her haunting visuals and fierce stage presence, Devora has toured extensively, supporting The Warning, BUSH, and Austin Meade on sold-out runs across the U.S. This fall, she will return to the road with newly announced tour dates.

 

Devora is a rising force in modern music, blending bold visuals, genre-bending sound, and a rebellious spirit that’s redefining the pop frontier. Devora is crafting an immersive world where desert mysticism, raw emotion, and rebellion collide. As she continues to push boundaries and build a loyal following, Devora is not just creating songs—she’s shaping a movement.

Upcoming Show Dates:

 

10/30 - INDIANAPOLIS IN - The Vogue

10/31 - CHICAGO IL - Concord Music Hall

11/01- DETROIT MI - The Magic Bag


11/02 -BUFFALO NY - Electric City

11/04- BOSTON MA  - Paradise Rock Club

11/05-NEW YORK NY  - Grammercy Theatre

11/06-READING PA - Reverb

11/07-BALTIMORE MD  - Soundstage

11/08-PITTSBURGH PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre

11/09-CLEVELAND OH - House of Blues 

 

More dates to be announced soon!

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Eric Church’s ‘Free The Machine Tour’ is Underway

Eric Church kicked off his 2025 Free The Machine Tour with stops in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday (Sept. 12) and Columbus, Ohio on Saturday (Sept. 13), bringing critically acclaimed eight-song Evangeline vs. The Machine, rounded out with performances of his biggest hits, to the northeast in his first of 22 arena shows this year.
 
With a chorus of backup singers in tow, Church belted out his 27-song setlist on opening night to an enthusiastic crowd, noting, “You don’t just pick any city to start your tour… We’ve done some damage together over the years.”
 
After rolling through all eight songs of Evangeline vs. The Machine consecutively, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette remarked, “Tom Waits would have been stunned watching it climax with an arena country crowd clapping to his ‘Clap Hands’ while the band made a stomping clatter.”
 
Church then delved deeper into his catalog, singing Platinum and multi Platinum-certified hits including “Desperate Man,” “Smoke A Little Smoke,” “Drink In My Hand” and more, while also hitting deep cuts and Church Choir favorites, “Knives of New Orleans” and “Through My Ray-Bans.” 
 
Prior to playing his 8x-Platinum No. 1 hit “Springsteen” midway through his set – instead of saving it for the end of show like usual – Church jokingly recalled his early touring days, when he was opening for Kenny Chesney following the release of his 2011 album Chief. “I walk out there, and I’m full of myself… we just had this big Chief album, and I said, ‘You know what I’m going to start with? I’m going to start with ‘Springsteen,’’ he shared. “It was the biggest hit we had, and I remember, I was talking to Chesney pre-show, and he goes, ‘What are you opening with tonight?’ And I said, ‘Springsteen.’ And he goes, ‘Hahaha, seriously? Are you nuts?’ Yes. Certifiable.”
 
Free The Machine Tour continues this week with stops in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts and Brooklyn, New York with Elle King. Tickets to remaining shows are available at EricChurch.com.
 
For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and

Eric Church and full band on stage at PPG Paints Arena for Free The Machine Tour, Friday, Sep. 12 in Pittsburgh, Penn. | Photo Credit: Anthony D’Angio

Free the Machine Tour
Sept. 18  ||  Philadelphia, Penn.  ||  Wells Fargo Center  ||  Elle King
Sept. 19  ||  Boston, Mass.  ||  TD Garden  ||  Elle King
Sept. 20  ||  Brooklyn, N.Y.  ||  Barclays Center  ||  Elle King
Sept. 25  ||  Green Bay, Wisc.  ||  Resch Center  ||  Marcus King Band
Sept. 26  ||  Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  Fiserv Forum  ||  Marcus King Band
Sept. 27  ||  Des Moines, Iowa  ||  Wells Fargo Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 2    ||  Detroit, Mich.  ||  Little Caesars Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 3    ||  Lexington, Ky.  ||  Rupp Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 9    ||  Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Gainbridge Fieldhouse  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 10   ||  Grand Rapids, Mich.  ||  Van Andel Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 11   ||  Cleveland, Ohio  ||  Rocket Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 23   ||  Salt Lake City, Utah  ||  Delta Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Oct. 24   ||  Boise, Idaho  ||  ExtraMile Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Oct. 25   ||  Spokane, Wash.  ||  Spokane Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 6    ||  Vancouver, B.C.  ||  Rogers Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 7    ||  Portland, Ore.  ||  Moda Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 8    ||  Seattle, Wash.  ||  Climate Pledge Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 13   ||  Sacramento, Calif.  ||  Golden 1 Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 14   ||  Fresno, Calif.  ||  SaveMart Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 15   ||  Inglewood, Calif.  ||  Intuit Dome  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
 
About Eric Church
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including 2020’s Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee – including three nods for Best Country Album, Eric Church has built a passionate fan base through his critically acclaimed catalog of music. Church’s October 2024 release, “Darkest Hour,” saw the superstar signing over all of his publishing royalties to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for his home state. The song is featured alongside current single “Hands Of Time” on his recently released album, Evangeline vs. The Machine, marking his first new music since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple album (“Stick That In Your Country Song,” “Hell Of A View”). That project followed prior releases including RIAA Gold-certified Desperate Man (“Some Of It,” “Desperate Man”), Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and 4x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 32 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI, and recently celebrated the first anniversary Chief’s, his six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway.

JASON ALDEAN'S “HOW FAR DOES A GOODBYE GO,” IMPACTING COUNTRY RADIO NOW, EARNS BIGGEST ADD DAY OF HIS CAREER

Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean impacts country radio today and scores another most-added accolade with his brand-new song, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go.” Earning 134 first-week stations - Aldean’s and Broken Bow Records’ biggest add day ever - the infectious tune is the first taste of his upcoming new music project, coming next year.

Hot on the heels of his 30th #1 single, Aldean delivers one of the most emotionally-charged performances of his career with “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” written by long-time collaborators Kurt Allison, John Edwards, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan. The song is being hailed by fans as “throwback Aldean,” with a melody taking listeners back to his country-rock roots, fused with universally relatable lyrics that show after decades on top, this country superstar still has a lot more to say.


LISTEN TO “HOW FAR DOES A GOODBYE GO” BELOW

In addition to the release of the new single, Aldean announced the extension of his headlining Full Throttle Tour, adding nine markets to the U.S. leg of his current international tour run with support from Nate Smith, Lanie Gardner, and Dee Jay Silver. 2026 also sees Aldean returning to Australia, marking his first return to Australia since headlining in 2016, as well as his first headlining run in New Zealand. Tickets for the newly added U.S. dates go on sale September 19th at 10am local time here

With 30 # 1 hits, 20 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, Aldean has solidified his place as one of the most influential artists of his generation. In addition to marking his 30th career #1, the reigning ACM Artist of the Decade has also earned multiple top honors, including three ACM Entertainer of the Year wins. Currently on the US leg of his Full Throttle Tour, Aldean recently partnered with 13-year-old Houston native DJ Daniel to raise more than $200,000 for Heroes For Children during his local Houston, TX tour stop. For a full list of domestic and international Full Throttle Tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit www.jasonaldean.com.

Newly announced Full Throttle tour dates. Tickets on sale September 19th 10am local time.

1/15/2026 - North Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena
1/16/2026 - Tupelo, MS - Cadence Bank Arena
1/17/2026 - Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum
1/22/2026 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center Arena
1/23/2026 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
1/24/2026 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum
1/29/2026 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center
1/30/2026 - Allentown, PA - PPL Center
1/31/2026 - Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

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GATES TO HELL | RELEASE NEW SINGLE ' DISFIGURED' + KICK -OFF FALL DATES ON SEPTEMBER 20TH!

Louisville natives GATES TO HELL deliver a pure shot of adrenaline with their new digital single, "Disfigured'. The song is a brutally heavy, all-killer-no-filler track—essentially one long, punishing breakdown.The track is a b-side from the band's recent album release
Death Comes To All which was recorded, mixed and mastered by Randy LeBoeuf

GATES TO HELL comments, "We wrote this kind of intro track a few years ago, a few days before we got to tour with Dying Fetus. It didn’t end up on the record we released earlier this year but we still wanted it to get released and when we got an offer to tour with DF again we felt this was a perfect time to drop this B sides track. When we played it on that tour in 2023 it really got the crowd moving every night so we are stoked that we finally have it out for the world to bang their heads to. Don’t forget to come check us out on tour with Dying Fetus and Mugshot."

'Disfigured' Below.

On September 20th, GATES TO HELL will head out on a 24-day trek which will include performances at New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, Louder Than Life as well as join headliners DYING FETUS on their 'Into The Cesspool' US/Canadian 2025 tour with MUGSHOT. Following the tour, the band will end the year with a show on December 13th in Albany, New York. GATES TO HELL will continue their extensive touring in the New Year kicking-off the a run in Europe with SANGUISUGABOGG with openers FULCI and CELESTIAL SANCTUARY.

DYING FETUS 'Into The Cesspool' US/CAN 2025 tour
with MUGSHOT.

09.24 Norfolk, VA @ The Annex
09.25 Charlotte, NC @ Underground
09.26 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
09.27 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade*
09.28 Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theater
09.30 Ft. Worth, TX @ Tulips
10.01 El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
10.02 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10.06 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
10.07 Portland, OR @ Dantes
10.08 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
10.10 Calgary, AB @ Mac Ballroom
10.11 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
10.13 Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theater
10.14 Fargo, ND @ The Sanctuary
10.15 Minneapolis, MN @ The Varsity
10.16 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
10.17 Rock Island, IL @ Skylark QC ^
10.18 Joliet, IL @ The Forge
10.19 Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation
10.20 Cleveland, OH @ The Roxy
* GATES TO HELL + MUGSHOT Only
^ GATES TO HELL only

Festival + Other Dates
09.20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Fest
09.21 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
12.13 Albany, NY @ Empire Live 

For more information on the tour, please visit: www.gatestohellofficial.com/tour-dates

Fueled by youthful ambition and a sharp creative focus, the band enlisted Randy LeBoeuf. The partnership resulted in raw intensity with a sharpened sense of precision, elevating their sound to new heights. Their album artwork—crafted by WYRMWALK—offers a fitting representation of the blood-soaked dread and suffocating darkness that Death Comes to All unleashes.

Death Comes To All is available in a variety of formats including CD Jewel, LP Vinyl in a purple swirl, light blue splatter (band exclusive), and purple and white swirl with black splatter (Life and Death Brigade Festival | New England Metal & Hardcore Festival exclusive) as well as a T-shirt. Also available is a special edition 7-inch containing the band's first single 'Next To Bleed' from the full-length album.

Order/stream Death Comes to All:
https://gth.bfan.link/death-comes-to-all

GATES TO HELL is:
Ryan Storey | Vocals
Eli Hanson | Guitar
Seth Lewis | Guitar
Dustin Cantrell | Bass
Trey Garris | Drums

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RICK WAKEMAN & SON An All New Show Rick Wakeman Featuring Special Guest Oliver Wakeman Performing a limited run of shows in March 2026

RICK WAKEMAN CBE is pleased to announce his rescheduled US tour dates for 2026. Following the postponement of his July 2025 concerts with vocalist Hayley Sanderson due to Rick’s impending surgery, existing commitments mean that sadly, Hayley is no longer available to join him on the road, but instead, he will be touring for the first time ever with his son, Oliver. Although they have occasionally performed together in the past, this will be the first opportunity to see the pair in their brand new WAKEMAN & SON show.

Both former keyboard players with YES and the Strawbs, as well as being highly successful, award-winning musicians in their own right, WAKEMAN & SON will be performing music which ranges from their joint musical heritage to their latest recordings.

Already one of the most in-demand session players of his generation before joining YES, after leaving the band, Rick became renowned for his prog rock extravaganzas, such as Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, as well his numerous tours with both his band, the English Rock Ensemble, and as a solo pianist.

Oliver’s solo career encompasses several critically acclaimed solo albums, collaborations with highly regarded musicians like Clive Nolan (Pendragon/Arena), Steve Howe (YES/Asia) and Gordon Giltrap, a series of poetry CD’s which featured Shakespearean actor Derek Jacobi, and a variety of art and music projects with fantasy artist Rodney Matthews.

While father and son have performed on the same stage in the past – most notably, at a performance of The Myths And Legends of King Arthur… at London’s O2 Arena, they have never toured together before.

“It’s always an honour for me to share the stage with one of my wonderful children,” says Rick, “and for the first time, it’s a thrill to be actually doing a tour with my eldest son Oliver. I know it will be very special – especially if, on the odd occasion, he buys me dinner!!”

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see two legendary keyboard players in concert together!

Rick Wakeman 2026 Tour Dates

Check your venue web site for on-sale information

Wed-Mar-11        Ridgefield CT*                    Ridgefield Playhouse 
Fri-Mar-13           Phoenixville PA*                 The Colonial Theatre 
Sat-Mar-14          Poughkeepsie NY*             Bardavon 
Sun-Mar-15         Derry NH*                           Tupelo Music Hall 
Wed-Mar-18        St Louis MO                        The Sheldon 
Fri-Mar-20           St Charles IL                       Arcada Theatre 
Sat-Mar-21          Kent OH                              The Kent Stage 
Sun-Mar-22         Cincinnati OH*                    Ludlow Garage 
Tue-Mar-24         Richmond VA*                     The National 
Wed-Mar-25        Englewood NJ*                   Bergen Performing Arts
Thu-Mar-26         Huntington NY                    The Paramount 
Sat-Mar-28          Westerly RI                         United Theatre 
Sun-Mar-29         Red Bank NJ                       The Vogel 

*Tickets from the postponed Strictly Wakeman Tour with Hayley Sanderson earlier this year will be valid for these new shows. 

Future Palace Sign With Century Media + Share Video for New Song "Cyclone"

Germany's FUTURE PALACE are making major moves to catapult their already promising career to the next level. The German band is  thrilled to announce that it has signed with Century Media worldwide. 

To celebrate the partnership, they have shared the video for the new single "Cyclone."

Watch it below

This is the first taste of new music since last year's DISTORTION, which arrived in September 2024.

"Cyclone" is about the war that often wages within oneself, with the band saying, "It's about how an old version of yourself kept fighting you, especially referring to depression and how draining it can be to avoid turning back into that old version and trying to represent some sort of rebirth of yourself, focusing on the self-conflict. A cyclone tries to rip you apart and invade your peace and can be almost impossible to fight against."
 
The themes of mental health, growing and healing, distancing yourself from past versions of yourself have long been a part of Future Palace's music and that continues with "Cyclone." The song's energy effectively mirrors the effort it takes to prevent yourself from reverting to the old you that you would like to leave behind. 
 
The band shares, "We used a sample with the word 'amen,' which started just as an and was later interpreted by as a sign of rebirth — amen and goodbye to your old self.”
 
It also boasts the most monstrous breakdown the band has ever put to tape.

Future Palace are also embarking on their first-ever tour of North America this fall. All dates are below.

FUTURE PALACE ON TOUR:
9/25 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
9/26 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
9/27 — Chicago, IL — The WC Social Club
9/28 — Detroit, MI — Pike Room at The Crofoot
9/30 — Toronto, ON — Lee's Palace
10/1 — Montreal, QC — Les Foufounes Électrique
10/2 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium (Upstairs)
10/3 — Philadelphia, PA — MilkBoy
10/4 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows

FUTURE PALACE ARE:
Maria Lessing — Vocals
Manuel Kohlert — Guitar
Johannes  Früchtenicht — Drums

We Came As Romans + Currents Release Reimagined Version Of “Bad Luck” Feat. Anthony Notarmaso (After The Burial)

Just weeks after wrapping their triumphant Bad Luck U.S. headline tour, metalcore mainstays We Came As Romans have unveiled a reimagined version of single bad luck, this time joined by tourmates Currents and Anthony Notarmaso of After The Burial—two of the standout support acts from the tour’s powerhouse lineup. Stream We Came As Romans & Currents - bad luck feat Anthony Notarmaso HERE and watch the visualizer Below.

Originally released as the lead single from All Is Beautiful…Because We’re DoomedWe Came As Romans’ most thematically ambitious and emotionally honest record to date—bad luck quickly became a cornerstone of the album’s reflection on grief, transformation, and survival. Stream the album now HERE. The reimagined version brings new weight and perspective, layering in Brian Wille’s commanding vocals and Anthony Notarmaso’s unmistakable intensity. What began as a personal reckoning now expands, bridging three of the scene’s most respected forces into a single moment of cathartic heaviness.

We were fans of We Came As Romans and After The Burial long before having the pleasure of touring with them and making some life-long memories together,” shares Brian Wille of Currents. “It was a great time getting to collaborate on this new version of bad luck and we’re very excited to share it with all of you!”

I’m very flattered and honored that the WCAR boys wanted to include me on such an awesome track,” adds Anthony Notarmaso of After The Burial. “I still have the song stuck in my head!

The release follows We Came As Romans’ sold-out U.S. tour run and arrives ahead of their upcoming fall headline tour across Europe and the UK with Brand Of Sacrifice and Heavensgate, as well as appearances at major US festivals Louder Than Life and When We Were Young Fest.

ABOUT WE CAME AS ROMANS

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

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

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

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

We Came As Romans Are



Dave Stephens - Vocals

Joshua Moore - Guitar

Lou Cotton - Guitar

Andy Glass - Bass

David Puckett - Drums

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2026 Reveals Second Wave of Bands; ENSLAVED, SAMAEL, AUÐN + More!

After a strong first announcement, INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2026 is pleased to reveal five more bands for next year's edition! The festival now welcomes Enslaved, Samael, Auðn, Morax, and Forsmán, with more TBA!

Inferno will once again take place across several venues in Oslo (NO) during Easter from April 2 - 5! Tickets and passes can be found HERE.

The current lineup is now as follows with more TBA:

Deicide

Enslaved

Old Man’s Child

The Kovenant

Kanonenfieber

Samael

Incantation

Auðn

Whoredom Rife

Darvaza

Perchta

Morax

Myr

Forsmán

+ more TBA!

The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in

Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud

of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over

the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’

two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.

Links:

Official Inferno Fest Website

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Tickets

The Intemperate Sons Release Single "Saturday Is Always Hard" + Music Video via FRAME|WORK ​   

Alt-Rockers, The Intemperate Sons, have released the third track, "Saturday Is Always Hard," from their upcoming third studio album, Ephemera, set for release in winter 2025. 

 

“Saturday Is Always Hard” is a departure from some of the heavier tracks listeners have become accustomed to.  The song is a reflective journey of knowing you’re losing someone and the thoughts that clutter your mind waiting for that day.  The Intemperate Sons venture slightly into more heavier pop territory with this track using haunting keys and dark, yet jazzy guitar tone.  It’s the kind of song that sticks with you, perfect for anyone who loves music that feels real and hits deep. 

 

Stream/Download "Saturday Is Always Hard":

https://onerpm.link/309017549520

https://linktr.ee/theintemperatesons


The Intemperate Sons release all their music through the Frame|Work record label at the direction of Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck. All Intemperate Sons’ tracks are mixed by Amir Derakh at Synthicidein Long Beach, CA.  All mastering is done by Mike Marsh Mastering in the U.K.

In the sweltering Dallas summer of 2019, before the onset of a global pandemic, The Intemperate Sons were born from blood, grit, and a shared obsession with the ghosts of alternative rock’s golden age. The Watson family—Keith on drums, Jake on guitars, and Max on vocals, guitars, and keys—joined forces with longtime friend and bassist Mark Marks to create a sound that’s equal parts searing riffs, haunting harmonies, and unapologetic soul. Think Alice in Chains’ brooding intensity, Stone Temple Pilots’ swagger, and R.E.M.’s poetic undercurrent, all filtered through a ‘70s rock haze that refuses to play it safe.

This isn’t just a band; it’s a family affair, where the unspoken bond between father and sons fuels every chord and lyric. Keith, a Dallas stage veteran, pens lyrics that cut deep—tales of regret, resilience, and the chaos of the human condition. Jake’s guitar lines, sharp yet soulful, weave narratives of their own, while Max’s voice carries the weight of a 25-year-old who’s lived a lifetime in his head. Mark, the groove-obsessed bassist, ties it all together.

The Intemperate Sons hit the ground running, catching the ear of rock heavyweights Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh (Orgy, Dead By Sunrise, Julien-K), who signed them to their Frame|Work label in 2021. Even a global pandemic couldn’t derail their momentum—holed up in The Kitchen Recording Studios, they crafted their debut album, The Color Within (2022), with tracks like “Dust to Dust” and “Running Man”that pulse with raw emotion and retro grit. Collaborations with legends like Tony Franklin (Whitesnake, The Firm) on singles like “Running Man” and “Dust to Dust” and Derakh’s production on singles like “Game of Keep Away” and “Dark Day’s Night” featured on their second and highly successful album, Dark Day’s Night (2024) pushed their sound further, blending post-grunge edge with folk and hard rock undercurrents.

For fans of alternative rock, this band is a throwback and a revelation—a reminder of why you fell in love with the genre’s raw honesty and a promise that its spirit still burns. The Intemperate Sons aren’t chasing trends; they’re carving their own path, one riff, one lyric, one night at a time.performing tracks that scratch deep into the backbone of the human experience. There is no shortage of darkness in their writing style which has a retro vibe with many guitar driven tracks stacked on top of a groovy rhythm section. The heavier style fits perfectly with the two and three-part vocal harmonies that are a huge part of their overall sound. It has been said that musicians that are related form unique sounds and communicate on a frequency only they can understand. This frequency has become engrained in their songwriting, arrangements, guitar melodies and vocal harmonies. The band has been compared to Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and even R.E.M.

The Intemperate Sons are:

Max Watson (vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keys, bass)

Jake Watson (guitars, bass and backing vocals)

Keith Watson (drums, backing vocals)

Mark Marks (bass)

 

 

The Intemperate Sons Show Dates:

 

Sun Sept 27 @ Red River Revel Music Festival 2025 in Shreveport, LA

Fri Oct 17 @ Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA w/ Julien K, for all the emptiness, Our Frankenstein, Skyplant, Vanta After Dark

For More Information Please Visit:

The Intemperate Sons

Official Website

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From Fall To Spring Unleash A New Single

With "CHASING THE HIGH," FROM FALL TO SPRING are releasing their most emotional and powerful track to date. The single showcases the full range of the band's songwriting: from atmospheric depth to explosive energy. Driven by a haunting topline, cinematic tension and a chorus that instantly sticks, the song balances vulnerability and power in a way only this band can.

Just two weeks before the release of their new album ENTRY WOUNDS, "CHASING THE HIGH" sets the emotional tone. It marks the moment of impact, triggering everything that follows. A deep inner wound, a loss that can’t be undone, a feeling that something is broken and might never return.

Despite the weight of its message, the song is accessible and full of reach. The melodies hit hard and stay. The production is massive, but never overwhelming. It's a modern heavy anthem that still sounds unmistakably like FROM FALL TO SPRING – intense, dynamic, and honest.

With this single, the band once again proves their ability to combine heavy music with emotional clarity and real songwriting instincts.

 

"CHASING THE HIGH" is more than just a song. It’s the start of the fall.

From Fall to Spring states. "'CHASING THE HIGH'  is our emotional crash in song form. It explores the addiction to something that’s breaking you — but you still can't let it go. Escaping a toxic spiral is hard… whether it's love or your own mind. And sometimes, all that's left is a scar to remind you it was real."

Watch the "CHASING THE HIGH" video below

Catch the band live on the ENTRY WOUNDS UK + EU tour — more info here

TESTAMENT | RELEASE ANIMATED VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE, 'SHADOW PEOPLE'

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT returns this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum sees TESTAMENTreflecting the modern chaos through music that’s urgent, sharp, and unflinchingly human. 

The band's latest single, 'Shadow People,' is a haunting and groovy track that will have you looking over your shoulder. It creates a vivid sense of unease and dread - both lyrically and musically - as if something from the unknown is coming for you. Watch the animated video created by Freakshot Films, below.

Stream 'Shadow People' here:
https://testament.bfan.link/shadow-people

Pre-order or pre-save Para Bellumon the format of your choice here:
https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

Para Bellum was recorded with Juan Urteaga, mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and was mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The album is extremely polished and operating at full throttle. The band once again enlisted Eliran Kantor tocreate the album artwork. In an era flooded by AI-generated imagery. the hand painted creation encapsulates the album’s essence: a serene angel made of missiles, an explosion turned halo, surrounded by shovel-bearing cultists with books strapped to their faces.

From first note to last breath, Para Bellum is an album by warriors—crafted in chaos, and built to outlast the wars to come! 

TESTAMENT live dates:
US Festivals
09.21.2025 US Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life 2025
10.03.2025 US Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock 2025

TESTAMENT is:
Chuck Billy | Vocals
Eric Peterson | Guitar
Alex Skolnick | Guitar
Steve DiGiorgio | Bass
Chris Dovas | Drums

DESPISED ICON | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'DEATH OF AN ARTIST'

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. 

Driven by DESPISED ICON's trademark fusion of explosive blast beats and crushing breakdowns, 'Death of an Artist' is a merciless journey through the psychological turmoil of self-doubt, ego death, and rebirth. Defined by raw intensity and unyielding resolve, the lyrics follow a powerful journey of transformation: an artist confronts fading dreams and broken promises before emerging stronger through ruin and redemption. Watch the music video directed by Jessy Fuchs, below.

DESPISED ICON's Alex Erian comments, "We promised a rollercoaster with this record, and it’s time to deliver. Where “Over My Dead Body” leaned into crushing grooves and dissonance, 'Death Of An Artist' pushes the pedal down with pure speed and technicality. This one is not only my favorite track on the album, it’s also the most personal. You can hear the echoes of the classic Death Metal bands that shaped us running through some of these riffs. We’re just getting started. Thanks for listening."

Pre-order/pre-save Shadow Work
https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work

Stream 'Death Of An Artist': https://despisedicon.bfan.link/death-of-an-artist

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 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.

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's line-up is:
Alex Erian | Vocals
Steve Marois | Vocals
Eric Jarrin | Guitars
Ben Landreville | Guitars
Sébastien Piché | Bass
Alex "Grind" Pelletier | Drums