Wes Parker Announces New Album 'Super Rare' Out June 5 via Big Machine Rock

Richmond, Virginia, rising alt-rock artist Wes Parker has announced his eagerly anticipated debut solo album, 'Super Rare', out Friday, June 5 via Big Machine Rock. 'Super Rare' is Parker's latest body of work since 2025's fan favorites 'fantom' and 'Splinter' EPs. In celebration of the news, Parker has dropped his latest single "Little Birdie" from the forthcoming full-length along with the official music video. Speaking about 'Super Rare', Parker shared:

“‘Super Rare’ feels like the closest I’ve gotten to putting my full personality on record. It reminds me of the notebooks I had growing up that were full of sketches, poems, doodles of my observations of people in the suburban America I grew up in. People describe it sounding like 90s alternative rock, bands like Radiohead, Muse and some modern day sounds, like MJ Linderman, The Shins, Mac DeMarco. It’s a melancholic record, but I wanted to let some of my comedy background into the world of the album through interludes from a fictional radio host named DJ Charlie-Horse.”

When asked about "Little Birdie", he commented:

“I think of “Little Birdie” as a pretty simple four-chord psych-rock/surf-rock tune sonically. It’s about watching something in your life crumble away and feeling both mournful yet liberated. I always loved songs with choruses that just had one or two notes. It kind of whips me into a frenzy. So I thought I’d try that on a song of my own. Something about the chorus kind of reminds me of Blink-182.”

Pre-order 'Super Rare' at the link here, stream "Little Birdie" here, and watch the music video below.

After wrapping up his tour with Liz Cooper, fans have their chance to see Wes Parker on his headlining tour across the US going on now. After wrapping up the headliner, he will next be on the road with indie-folk mainstay Shakey Graves. Be sure to get your tickets at the link here, and stay tuned for more Wes Parker news coming soon.

Upcoming Wes Parker Tour Dates:

Apr 24 - Charleston, SC @ Stu Fest

Apr 25 - Asheville, NC @ Static Age

Apr 26 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

Apr 28 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern

Apr 29 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement

May 1 - Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival

May 2 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern

May 3 - Detroit, MI @ Lager House

May 4 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom

May 6 - Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe

May 8 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd

May 9 - Philadelphia, PA @ Ortlieb's Lounge

May 10 - New London, CT @ Garde Arts Center

May 12 - New York, NY @ Night Club 101

Jun 4 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom^

Jun 5 - Kansas City, MO @ The Truman^

Jun 6 - Rockford, IL @ Coronado Performing Arts Center^

Jun 8 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre^

Jun 10 - King of Prussia, PA @ Concerts Under the Stars^

Jun 12 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel*

^ Supporting Shakey Graves

* Album Release Show

SEPULTURA - Farewell Release The Cloud of Unknowing EP Is Out Now!

As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands. 

Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the 'Celebrating Life Through Death' farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity. 

SEPULTURA have released their final recorded music, The Cloud of Unknowing EP, available via Nuclear Blast Records.

Vocalist Derrick Green stated about the album's focus track 'All Souls Rising':

“The core idea for the track was inspired by a book by Madison Smartt Bell about the slave rebellion in 1780's Haiti. On a broader level, it speaks to what’s happening in society today - how much can be changed when we come together beyond race, religion, and politics. It’s also about the changes we can make within ourselves.” 

Order The Cloud of Unknowing EP: https://sepultura.bfan.link/cloud-unknowing

The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy. 

Don't miss the opportunity to see SEPULTURA on their final ever tour! The dates are as follows:

SEPULTURA - CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH
 

29. Apr - USA - Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
01. May - CAN - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
02. May - CAN - London, ON @ London Music Hall
04. May - USA - Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05. May - USA - Louisville, KY @Old Forester's Paristown Hall
06. May - USA - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07. May - USA - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08. May - USA - New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
10. May - USA - Welcome To Rockville, FL
11. May - USA - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
12. May - USA - Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
13. May - USA - Reading, PA @ Reverb
15. May - Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
16. May - USA - Sonic Temple Festival, OH
17. May - USA - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
19. May - USA - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
21. May - USA - Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
22. May - USA - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
23. May - USA - Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
25. May - USA - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
26. May - USA - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
28. May - USA - Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre
29. May - USA - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

SEPULTURA are:
Derrick Green - vocals
Andreas Kisser - guitars
Paulo Jr. - bass
Greyson Nekrutman - drums

SONGS ABOUT US, JASON ALDEAN’S 12th STUDIO ALBUM FEATURING HIS 31st #1 SINGLE, OUT TODAY

Grammy-nominated entertainer Jason Aldean’s latest album, Songs About Us, is officially available everywhere today here on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Already earning praise as his “best album in a decade” (Entertainment Focus), Songs About Us features Aldean’s 31st career number one single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” his current single, “Don’t Tell On Me,” and several duets, including the title track “Songs About Us” featuring Luke Bryan ahead of Aldean and Bryan’s stadium co-headlining date tomorrow (4/25) at UGA’s Sanford Stadium. The concert marks a historic return for Aldean, a lifelong UGA fan, who 13 years ago became the first-ever, and to date only, artist to headline the venue.

Aldean recently sat down with Billboard’s Chart History to discuss behind the scenes stories throughout his career and catalogue of hits and shared the inspiration behind the album with The Tennessean, sharing “"I want to go out and make music, make records and go tour as long as I can.” 

Having cemented his status as one of the format’s most consistent hitmakers, ACM Artist of the Decade Aldean’s latest studio album Songs About Us follow’s Aldean’s career-spanning collection 30 Number One Hits, which debuted last year at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart — marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in 20 years.  Following his 2026 Full Throttle World Tour, which featured his first headlining run in New Zealand and his highly-anticipated return to Australia for the first time in over a decade, Aldean also announced his Songs About Us Tour which will kick off this July (full dates below). Tickets are available here. 

SONGS ABOUT US 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu July 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Fri July 17 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^
Sat July 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts^
Thu July 23 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena^
Fri July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
Sat July 25 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^
Thu July 30 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^
Fri July 31 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
Fri Aug 14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^
Sat Aug 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center at Fresno State^
Sat Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center#%
Thu Aug 27 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Fri Aug 28 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^
Sat Aug 29 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^
Thu Sep 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach^
Fri Sep 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater^
Sat Sep 12 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre^
Thu Sep 17 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum^
Fri Sep 18 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
Sat Sep 19 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^
Fri Sep 25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
Sat Sep 26 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
^ with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver
# with Chase Matthew and Dee Jay Silver
% with Elizabeth Nichols

NEW SINGLE: Kami Kehoe's "PSYCHO" Spins Out On Obsession & Control

Alt-rock star on the rise, Kami Kehoe, turns the dial past breaking point with her explosive new single, "PSYCHO", out now via Atlantic Records. A full-throttle escalation from the vulnerable intensity of "HEARTLESS", "PSYCHO" tears that vulnerability open and sets it on fire. A feverish, chaotic dive into the obsessive, all-consuming grip of love at its most intense and uncontrollable, watch the new music video for "PSYCHO" Below.

Hot on the heels of her latest single "HEARTLESS", smash hits "DOPAMINE" and "FADE OUT,", and a nationwide tour supporting Daughtry, Seether, and POD (which saw her regularly invited to join them on stage), Kami continues to cement her place as one of the genre's most magnetic rising voices. Named as one of Pandora's Artists to Watch in 2026 (The Pandora Ten) and continuing to rack up spins on Sirius XM's Octane, Kami is set to take on some of the country's biggest stages this fall as support for Breaking Benjamin.

As she sets 2026 ablaze with one of the most visceral tracks of her career, Kami Kehoe breaks down exactly what fueled "PSYCHO":

“I was in such an angry state of mind while being in a toxic relationship that kept going in circles. Once I cut things off, it still felt like it would never end. They kept reaching out, getting in my head, and showing up places to try to pull me back in. At that point, I had to face the fact that they never loved me, they just wanted to control me. Writing “PSYCHO” was how I made sense of it all.”

With signature gritty guitars, atmospheric production, and Kami's evocative vocals, her smash hit, "FADE OUT" closed out 2025 as one of her most emotionally charged releases to date. The track capped off her "KANDY" EP era that documented the full arc of heartbreak and healing, garnering millions of streams, 100 million views in short form content, and viral popularity worldwide. Her hit single, "DOPAMINE", earned over 30 million streams and hit #11 on Sirius XM Octane's "Big Uns" Countdown, spotlighting her growth in the modern rock landscape.

Carving out her own space in the alt-rock world, Kami Kehoe has impressively amassed over 105 million streams and more than 2 million social media followers by blending a sultry, velvety vocal with a hard-charged rock energy. Since breaking out with the viral hit “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD”, she has continued to evolve her sound—infusing shoegaze, metal, and hip-hop influences into her music while remaining unapologetically authentic.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Kami Kehoe news coming very soon.

On stage, Kami's 2026 is already off to a scorching start, as she opens for Chad Gray at a Sick New World sideshow that's sold out, upgraded, and sold out again all over the course of three days. She will also take the stage supporting Godsmack as a part of WMMR's MMRBQ and her set at Rock Fest (WI), placing her alongside some of rock's most established names.

Adding to an already landmark year, Kami will be joining Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, and Starset on a nationwide tour this fall, hitting Louisville's iconic Louder Than Life Festival along the way.

KAMI KEHOE

BREAKING BENJAMIN TOUR



Sep 2 | Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Sep 3 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Sep 5 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Sep 6 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center

Sep 9 | Toronto, ON | RBC Amphitheater

Sep 10 | Darien Center, NY | Darien Lake Amphitheater

Sep 12 | Allegan, MI | Allegan County Fairgrounds

Sep 13 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sep 15 | Burgettstown, PA | The Pavilion

Sep 16 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center

Sep 18 | Tinley Park, IL | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Sep 20 | Council Bluffs, IA | Mid-America Center

Sept 22 | Shakopee, MN | Mystic Lake Amphitheater

Sep 24 | Riverside, MO | Morton Amphitheater

Sep 25 | Maryland Heights, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sep 28 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena

Sep 30 | West Valley City, UT | Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Oct 2 | Las Vegas, NV | Michelob Ultra Arena

Oct 3 | Anaheim, CA | Honda Center

Oct 5 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater

Oct 7 | Albuquerque, NM | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater

Oct 10 | The Woodlands, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Oct 12 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena

Oct 13 | Rogers, AR | Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion

Oct 16 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Mercedes-Benz Amphitheatre

Oct 17 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Oct 20 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Oct 23 | Raleigh, NC | Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Oct 24 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live

HOKKA - UNLEASH DEBUT ALBUM "VIA MISERIA IV" TODAY

A new force in modern rock has arrived.

HOKKA today release their highly anticipated debut album, Via Miseria IV  via Nuclear Blast Records.
To celebrate the release, the band have also unveiled the official video for the album’s haunting title track, 'Via Miseria.'

Forged from the meeting of two towering creative forces in Finnish rock, HOKKA unites Joel Hokka, former frontman of the internationally acclaimed nu metal phenomenon Blind Channel, with Pauli Rantasalmi, the iconic guitarist and songwriter behind The Rasmus, whose influence has helped shape Nordic rock for almost three decades.

Completing the line-up is the formidable young drummer Jimi Aslak, bringing a fresh intensity and dynamic edge to the band’s cinematic, emotionally charged sound.

With Via Miseria IV, HOKKA step boldly into dark and deeply human territory — an album that explores vengeance, love, grief, and the fragile beauty born from pain. Rich in atmosphere and driven by soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and raw emotion, the record journeys into the heart’s most shadowed corners.

Each track unfolds like a bloody rose in bloom: beautiful, aching, and edged with the thorns of loss.

At the emotional core of the album lies the defining line:
“I found a beauty in the pain.”

That lyric serves as the spiritual centrepiece of Via Miseria IV — a powerful statement of resilience and emotional truth. Here, suffering is transformed into something transcendent, and vengeance becomes less about destruction and more about revelation.

Alongside today’s album release, HOKKA have shared the breathtaking official video for “Via Miseria,” a visually striking and cinematic piece that perfectly captures the album’s themes of darkness, longing, and redemption.

Watch the video for 'Via Miseria' Below: 

Listen to the album Via Miseria IV:  
https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv

Frontman Joel Hokka comments: “From the depths of hell to a new beginning: Via Miseria IV, our debut album, is finally here. It may sound like a cliché, but it’s true when I say we poured our hearts into this piece of art. From trauma to heartbreak, from the highest highs to the lowest lows. Welcome to Via Miseria, where you never walk alone.”

Via Miseria IV comes in following formats:
CD jewel case with 20-page poster booklet
1 LP red vinyl
1 LP red/black splatter

In addition, HOKKA has just announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensai saga on stage for the first time.

The first club show:
07.05.26  FI  Helsinki - Tavastia

Confirmed festival shows:
12.-13.06.26   FI  Lahti - Kesämössö
27.06.26         FI  Helsinki - Tuska
03.-05.07.26   FI  Turku - Ruisrock
04.07.26         FI Tampere - Tuhdimmat Tahdit
17.-19.07.26    FI  Joensuu - Ilosaarirock
23.-25.07.26    FI  Kuopio - Kuopiorock
25.07.26          FI  Oulu - QStock
14.-16.08.26    CH Cudrefin - Rock The Lakes

line up:
Joel Hokka - voc
Pauli Rantasalmi - guitar
Sampo Sundström - guitar
Jimi Aslak - drums

Hip-Hop Legacy D12 Unleash New Single "Tear It Down" Feat. Xzibit + B-Real

After years of anticipation, one of hip-hop's most influential and unpredictable collectives is back with more. D12 officially announce their long-awaited new album, D12 Forever, arriving this summer, alongside the premiere of their blistering new single, "Tear It Down," featuring Xzibit and B-Real.

LISTEN Below.

A fearless reintroduction, "Tear It Down" captures the raw energy, irreverent humor, and razor-sharp lyricism that defined D12's rise while pushing their sound into bold new territory. The track is a high-voltage statement: Aggressive, unapologetic, and unmistakably D12.

Emerging from Detroit in the late '90s, D12 carved out a legacy unlike any other crew in hip-hop. With multi-platinum success, chart-topping records, and a cult following that spans generations, the group built a reputation for blending dark comedy, boundary-pushing storytelling, and undeniable chemistry. Their influence continues to echo across the genre — and D12 Forever stands as both a tribute to their roots and a powerful step forward.

Marking their first new single in years, "Tear It Down" signals a new era - one that honors the past while reigniting the chaos, charisma, and creative fire that make D12 so very legendary.

On the project, Kuniva offered:
"We’re stepping into a new chapter with D12 Forever, and it means more than we can fully put into words. There's a lot of history behind this name, and a lot of growth that's carried us to this moment. To the Dertyheadz who are a part of the Dirty Nation old and new. This project is for you. When you hear it, you'll feel that nostalgia, but you'll also hear where we are now creatively. The creative process behind this one pushed us in ways we didn’t expect. It’s raw, it’s real, and yeah…some of it might surprise you. But that’s the beauty of it. Growth without forgetting where we came from. We're grateful for the opportunity to keep telling our story, and even more grateful for the support that’s never left us. As we navigate this new era, just know we’re bringing you with us. D12 Forever."

While details remain tightly under wraps, D12 Forever is set to feature a lineup of collaborators that reads like a who's who of hip-hop royalty — with appearances from some of the most iconic and era-defining artists the genre has ever seen.

D12 Forever is coming June 19. The story continues…

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
6/19 — Manchester, UK — Albert Hall Manchester (w/ Treach of Naughty By Nature, Onyx)
6/20 — London, UK — O2 Forum Kentish Town (w/ Treach of Naughty By Nature, Onyx)
6/21 — Bristol, UK — O2 Academy Bristol (w/ Treach of Naughty By Nature, Onyx)

Tickets are available HERE.

Scottish Alt Rockers THE XCERTS Announce New Album ‘i think i want to go home now’ Set for Release on July 10th via FLG

Today, Brighton-based and Aberdeen-originating alt-rockers THE XCERTS are excited to announce their much-anticipated new album, ‘i think i want to go home now,’ out on July 10th via FLG.

In addition, the band also shares the album's latest single and arguably their heaviest release to date, the fuzzed-out, fast-paced "pretty ugly." Written during a period of intense personal strain, the track channels a sense of anger and frustration, with vocalist Murray Macleodconfronting both internal struggles and external pressures, lashing out at criticism while processing deeply personal experiences.

Speaking on the single, Macleod shares:

"A nod to 'Scatterbrain' but also heavily inspired by UK post hardcore bands like Kids Near Water and Tribute to Nothing whilst pushing the sound forward. Lyrically, it's comically brutal. The vocals are borderline incoherent but that was intentional. Another emotion I haven't put in a song for a very long time is anger and at the time I found myself feeling very angry at the world. So this song takes a swipe at people who were criticizing the band during a period when my family was going through a lot"

He continues, "The second verse is about my father and what he was going through after his cancer diagnosis. I reference the machinery that cut out my dad's tumour, the Da Vinci XI, and also Van Gogh. 'Maybe I'll splatter my brains against the wall, then you can all dissect the art, I'll do one better than Van Gogh and cut em both off."

Macleod concludes, "The song is heavy in sound and heavy with emotion, so it was important to say something a bit left field because that’s what happens when you’re having an internal meltdown."

Watch the Music Video for "pretty ugly" Below:

An undoubted career highlight long-player, the remarkably consistent and immediate songs on‘i think i want to go home now’ are sonic manifestations of the mutual support and friendship that carried the band through a particularly turbulent period, including Smith’s mother passing away and Macleod’s dad facing a cancer scare.

The new album also sees the band reconnecting with the raw urgency that defined early releases ‘In The Cold Wind We Smile,’ ‘Scatterbrain’ and ‘There Is Only You.’ Intriguingly, there are a number of stark similarities to that very first record. Smith had lost his father before they made that one, and Macleod had gone through a devastating break-up. To say that history has repeated itself would undermine the emotional gravitas of these latest life experiences, but the band found it hard not to draw comparisons between then and now.

Alongside the album announcement, the band also share news that they will perform a full run-through of ‘i think i want to go home now’ at their 2000 Trees Festival set, a festival and community they have returned to numerous times over the past 20 years and which has become something of a spiritual home for the band. In addition, they will appear at Arbroath Festival and embark on a run of dates with old friends Twin Atlantic in June. A full list of live dates can be found below.

“It was really time for us to band together and celebrate our friendship,” says Macleod, speaking further on the album. “We're so proud that we're still doing this, because we started the band 23 years ago. It’s astonishing really. This really is the purest XCERTS record there's been since the first one. We dug really deep to discover what the defining sound of our band is and bled it all out”.

The power and strength of THE XCERTS, both musically and personally, in the face of adversity is once again abundantly clear.

Pre-Order 'i think i want to go home now' HERE

THE XCERTS Live:



June 9th - Stirling - Albert Hall (with Twin Atlantic)

June 10th - Edinburgh - La Belle Angele (with Twin Atlantic)

June 11th - Aberdeen - Beach Ballroom (with Twin Atlantic)

July 11th - 2000 Trees Festival (full album playthrough set)

August 1st - Arbroath Music and Food Festival

THE XCERTS are:

Murray Macleod - vocals and guitar

Jordan Smith - bass

Tom Heron - drums

90s college rockers The Dambuilders return with fantastic video for "Shrine 2026" single

US indie radio faves The Dambuilders are back with “Shrine 2026” -- their first release in decades -- with their signature blend of emotional immediacy and sonic invention.. The new video portrays an underground society of alien rockers resurfacing for a mystical ritual after decades in hiding. Parts of the original 1994 video are blended with new footage to highlight the vast passage of time within the story's timeline.

Released via Magic Door Record Label, the B-side companion “I Hope We’re Not Too Late” was recorded and produced by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording in Montclair, NJ and mastered by award-winning engineer Greg Calbi (Lennon, Bowie, Springsteen, Talking Heads, Patti Smith).

2025 saw the band's reformation with reunion shows at Dromfest and NYC Berlin, where they performed their 1989 debut album in its entirety. In late April, they once again perform in New York City and Providence, Rhode Island. Involving a host of special guests, these are the band's first performances in either city in 30 years, offering a rare opportunity to experience the band’s dynamic live presence.

"Bruno Corbo directed this video as an homage to the original video directed by Tryan George. Bruno and I are collaborating on the Dambuilders documentary “I Used to Be Different,” which chronicles the band from our origins in Honolulu to Boston, Berlin, and back. He created an elaborate backstory that connects the video to the original video. In the years following the initial video, where we played a rocking band of aliens who were brutally attacked by a paramilitary force, we have spent decades living underground. We are magically reconnected through the ritual of buying candles to light the shrine of rock and roll," explains Dave Derby.

"The video features performances by current band members (Dave Derby, Kevin March, Claudia Chopek, and Sean Eden) as well as cameos by original violinist Joan Wasser, original drummer Daniel Glass, Colin Burns, who created artwork for the band, and Alex Emanuel, who plays an agent in the original video. The video was a wonderful collaboration between the band, Bruno, cinematographer Sophia Williams, and art director Shelly Chung."

While The Dambuilders are most associated with the 1990s Boston rock scene, the band originated in Honolului, formed by Dave Derby, Tryan George and Eric Masunaga—veterans of Honolulu acts like the Exactones—and joined byelectric violinist Debbie Fox. After relocating to Boston in 1990, the group solidified into its definitive "classic" lineup by 1992, with Derby on vocals and bass, Masunaga on guitar, Kevin March on drums, and Joan Wasser on violin.

Now The Dambuilders re-emerge with a renewed sense of purpose with Dave Derbyand Kevin March joined by guitarist Sean Eden (Luna) and violinist Claudia Chopek (Dexys, Father John Misty, The Little River Band). Their performance of the B-side “I Hope We’re Not Too Late” uphold the bend's core elements and original identity while embracing an evolving sound.

The Dambuilders built a devoted following throughout the 1990s, touring North America, Europe and Australia alongside artists such as Lush, Luna, Jeff Buckley, Weezer and Better Than Ezra. They would release 3 records via the !Cuacha! Label and 3 albums for Elektra Records, along with a song cycle that dedicated a number of tracks to the 50 states (most notably,“Idaho” and “Delaware”).

“Shrine 2026” revisits one of The Dambuilders' most beloved songs, from their 1994 album "Encendedor", which became a cornerstone of their catalog, with “Shrine”ranked at No. 17 in MTV’s 100 Greatest Songs of the ‘90s: Lollapalooza edition. Following their "Against the Stars" album in 1997, the band stepped away from recording and touring, its members pursuing a wide range of acclaimed musical projects in the years that followed.

"Shrine 2006" is available on digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Tickets for their East coast shows are also available now.  

CREDITS
"Shrine 2026” written by Kevin March, Dave Derby, Eric Masunaga & Joan Wasser
"I Hope We’re Not Too Late” written by Dave Derby, Kevin March, Sean Eden & Claudia Chopek
Dave Derby - bass, vocals
Kevin March - drums, vocals
Sean Eden - guitar, vocals
Claudia Chopek - violin, vocals
Doug Gillard - additional guitars on “Shrine 2026”
Renée Lo Bue - backing vocals on “I Hope We’re Not Too Late”
Produced by Ray Ketchem
Recorded at Magic Door Recording, Montclair, NY
Mastered by Greg Calbi
Cover artwork by Colin Burns
Released via Magic Door Recording Label
'Shrine 2006' video directed by Bruno Corbo (2026) & Tryan George (1994)
Cinematography by Sophia Williams
Featuring Kevin March, Dave Derby, Claudia Chopek, Joan Wasser, Sean Eden, Daniel Glass, Alex Emanuel & Colin Burns
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

LIVE DATES
April 24 - NYC, Mercury Lounge (with Sleepyhead)
April 25 - Providence, RI - Myrtle (with Sleepyhead)


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IAN MUNSICK’S “LOVE IS BLIND” ARRIVES AS MOST-ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO

Wyoming native Ian Munsick took his first single to Country radio today under his newly-minted partnership with his own WEST TO THE REST RECORDS and Triple Tigers Records. Written by Munsick, Ryan Tyndell and Jeremy Spillman, “Love Is Blind” arrived as the most-added single upon impact, with 66 total stations adding it to rotation. Listen to “Love Is Blind” HERE.
 
“Love Is Blind” is Munsick’s latest release following his WEST TO THE REST RECORDS/Triple Tigers Records debut, “Geronimo.” Directed by Ben Christensen, the accompanying music video was shot in Wyoming by Isaac Spotts and produced by Caroline Munsick. Watch HERE.
 
Munsick also recently announced he’ll be partnering with The Landmark Hotel & Casino to open the Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar & Western Grill in August in Deadwood, S.D. Built between 1894-1920, The Landmark is Deadwood’s largest historic structure at approximately 35,000 square feet. The Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar & Western Grill will reside within over 2,600 square feet of the footprint. The venue will promote and celebrate country and western music with old school country bar decor, along with two performance stages, one indoors and one outdoors.
 
The Eagle Flies Free Tour, which kicked off on February 13 in Charlotte, N.C., is currently underway. With upcoming stops in Wilmington, Ohio, Pelham, Tenn. and more, Munsick is joined by a rotating lineup of guests including Ben Haggard and Kenny Whitmire. The run will include Munsick’s second headlining show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 25, with special guests ERNEST and Ned LeDoux.
 
The Eagle Flies Free Tour Dates:
Friday, April 24 || Wilmington, Ohio || Bowstring Brewyard + 
Saturday, April 25 || Marietta, Ohio || Peoples Bank Arena +
Friday, May 22 || Isle of Palms, S.C. || The Wind Jammer +
Saturday, May 23 || Pelham, Tenn. || The Caverns +
Saturday, May 30 || Cocoa, Fla. || Cocoa Riverfront Park Amphitheater +
Friday, June 5 || Louisville, Ky. || Fourth Street Live
Saturday, June 27 || Libby, Mont. || Happys Inn
Tuesday, Aug. 25 || Red Rocks Amphitheatre || Morrison, Colo. &
 
^ w/ Ben Haggard
& w/ ERNEST and Ned LeDoux
+ w/ Kenny Whitmire

Buckcherry Announce Final Leg Of "Roar Like Thunder" Tour

Buckcherry are announcing today the final dates of their "Roar Like Thunder" tour for 2026. Amongst the highlights are nine shows with Black Stone Cherry and Tyler Bryant. The dates begin with an appearance at the Rockin' The Island Festival in Welch, Minnesota supporting Stone Temple Pilots. The run also includes a date at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater in Beaver Dam, Kentucky supporting Bret Michaels and the band's annual appearance at the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip during Sturgis Bike Week. After the nine shows with Black Stone Cherry, the band will appear at the Rocklahoma Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma and then the run will end with a date at The Vanguard in Orlando, Florida. 

The band will close out the year supporting The Scorpions on their eight show residency in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 17 through October 3.

VIP meet and greets can be purchased at Buckcherry.com  See below for all of the dates.

BUCKCHERRY ROAR LIKE THUNDER TOUR 2026:

7/31 — Riverside, IA — Riverside Casino & Golf Resort (Opening for Stone Temple Pilots)
8/1 — Jefferson City, MO — Cole County Fair
8/3 — Kansas City, MO — Knuckleheads
8/4 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s
8/6 — Gould City, MI — Bates Corner Bar and Grill Outdoors
8/7 — Carpentersville, IL — Jamborees Day @ Carpenter Park
8/8 — Cadillac, MI — The Venue
8/11 — Kearney, NE — Joe’s Honkey Tonk
8/13 — Sturgis, SD — Sturgis Buffalo Chip
8/15 — Beaver Dam, KY — Beaver Dam Amphitheater (Opening for Bret Michaels)
8/16 — Pelham, TN — The Caverns (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
8/18 — Huntington, WV — The Loud (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
8/19 — Waynesboro, VA — The Foundry (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
8/20 — Asheville, NC — The Orange Peel
8/22 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Culture Room
8/23 — Key West, FL — Key West Theatre
8/25 — Fort Myers, FL — The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
8/26 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Landing (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
8/27 — Destin, FL — Club LA (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
8/29 — Kalamazoo, MI — Michigan Mac and Cheese Fest
8/31 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
9/2 — Houston, TX — House of Blues (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
9/3 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues (w/ Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant)
9/4 — Norman, OK — Rocklahoma
9/6 — Orlando, FL — The Vanguard
9/17–10/3 — Las Vegas, NV — Opening for Scorpions

Tickets and more info HERE.

Avant-Grind Extremists SQUID PISSER Announce the Internal Violence Tour 2026

Today, SQUID PISSER — the brainchild of Tommy Meehan (Grodius Maximus of GWAR) — are proud to announce their Internal Violence Tour 2026. Featuring members of GWAR, Cancer Christ, and Duck Duck Goose, the band will wreak havoc across the West Coast. The run kicks off June 18th in Las Vegas at Dive Bar and wraps on July 2nd in San Diego at Casbah. A full list of dates can be found below.

In addition to the tour, SQUID PISSER are preparing to release new music with noise conjurer Toshi Kasai (Melvins, Big Business). The new filth is bubbling just beneath the surface, ready to rip open your brain with mutated riffs and corrosive noise.

Frontman Baxter Yogurt (Tommy Meehan) shares:

“SQUID PISSER will be scraping whale-tail up and down the West Coast and Southwest on our INTERNAL VIOLENCE TOUR 2026. A quick and filthy two-week June run chock-full of tadpole-batter and cockroach-dumplings.

We’ll also have new T-shirts, so come on out and spray your chum all over us.“

SQUID PISSER Live:

June 18 - Las Vegas, NV @ Dive Bar

June 19 - Mesa, AZ @ Rosetta Room

June 20 - Albuquerque, NM @ Rens Den

June 21 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Thrashers

June 22 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive

June 23 - Lander, WY @ Wayfarer

June 24 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

June 25 - Cheyenne, WY @ Thrash Zone

June 26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High

June 27 - Missoula, MT @ Monks

June 28 - Spokane, WA @ Big Dipper

June 29 - Portland, OR @ Twilight

June 30 - Bend, OR @ Wonderland Chicken

July 1 - San Francisco, CA @ Knockout

July 2 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah

Check Out the Music Video for "Vaporize A Neighbor"

SQUID PISSER are a chaotic hardcore/noise outfit blending industrial textures, fractured rhythms, and confrontational performance into a singular, abrasive identity. Featuring members of GWAR, Cancer Christ and Duck Duck Goose, the band fuses blown-out electronics, noise-drenched guitars, and volatile live energy into something deliberately unhinged and immediate.

The band has worked with acclaimed producers including Kurt Ballou and Steve Evetts, and has engaged with forward-thinking acts such as Melt-Banana, The Locust, and Nekrogoblikon. Releases through Three One G Records and Skin Graft Records position SQUID PISSER firmly within a lineage of boundary-pushing underground music.

Through relentless touring, SQUID PISSER has shared stages with GWAR, Weedeater, Nekrogoblikon, King Parrot, and Buñuel, while also performing alongside Thee Oh Sees, deathbyromy, and Siiickbrain, demonstrating a rare ability to cross scenes without compromise.

Internationally, SQUID PISSER has appeared at festivals including ArcTanGent Festival, bringing their volatile and confrontational live show to European audiences. In the U.S., the band has also performed at The Gathering of the Juggalos 2025 and Muddy Roots Fest 2026.

Their growing catalog - including "My Tadpole Legion," "Dreams of Puke," and "Vaporize a Neighbor" — has seen multiple vinyl pressings sell out, alongside a steady output of visually striking, concept-driven music videos.

Emily Wolfe Releases New Single "Lips" feat. Jesse Hughes (Eagles of Death Metal) via Judge & Jury ​

Austin-based singer/songwriter and powerhouse guitarist Emily Wolfe returns with her new single “Lips,” featuring Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal, available now through Judge & Jury Records. The track marks Wolfe’s first single from her forthcoming new album, exuding an equal amount of chemistry and swagger. Combining the swing of 70s rock with the cockiness of the 80s, the hyper-defined production from Gavin Brown (Three Days Grace, Barenaked Ladies, Metric) gives the song enough clarity to feel fresh and modern in 2026.

“This song feels like a full circle moment for me”, says Wolfe. “I grew up loving Eagles of Death Metal, so getting to write and watch Jesse Hughes sing this with me was surreal. It’s what happens when you find yourself creating alongside someone who shaped you, and realize they’re just as hungry to make something dangerous as you are. Writing it with Jesse was electric, and alongside producer Gavin Brown, we created something that’s familiar in all the right ways, but still has the bite of older rock records.”

Wolfe credits Hughes not only as a collaborator, but as a mentor in the studio, guiding her through her first-ever in-studio collaboration with another artist. A fan of Hughes since high school, Wolfe describes the experience as one of the most formative creative moments of her career.

Already an established force in rock, Wolfe has spent 13+ years building her reputation as a guitar-driven artist with millions of streams and major media recognition including The Wall Street Journal, MTV, Guitar Player, Paste, and American Songwriter. Her original song “Atta Blues” has surpassed 2 million streams on Spotify, further solidifying her growing global audience.

A proud Gibson partner, Wolfe has two signature guitar models created in her name. She also shares Gibson signature Epiphone status with Adam Jones (TOOL), a connection that may lead to Wolfe co-writing with Jones in the future. Wolfe was personally asked by the CEO of Gibson Guitars if she wanted to open for TOOL, later discovering that Jones was already a fan of her work.

Emily Wolfe has released three records, toured internationally, and shared stages with major acts including The Gaslight Anthem, TOOL, All Them Witches, and more. 

In support of the new single, Wolfe will be hitting the road throughout 2026 with a stacked run of high-profile performances. She will be supporting YUNGBLUD and The Warning for multiple shows in May, appearing alongside The Mountain Goats and The Menzingers at Sing Us Home Festival in May, and performing at Frank Turner’s festival in September. Additional tour announcements are expected soon.

"Emily Wolfe is great! We're excited to have her join the IDOLS tour," says Yungblud. 

“Lips” is available now on all major streaming platforms. 

STREAM "Lips"

https://ffm.to/emilylips

Emily Wolfe on tour:

Official dates: https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/

May 1-3: Sing Us Home 2026: Philadelphia, PA w/ The Menzingers, The Mountain Goats, Dave Hause

Supporting YUNGBLUD & The Warning:

May 25, 2026: Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre

May 28, 2026: Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

May 29, 2026: Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater

September 27: Lost Evenings IX 2026: Dallas, TX w/ Frank Turner, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead 

For More Information Please Visit:

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TodoMal Announce Doomy New Album 'Graveyards of Joy'

TodoMal are announcing their third album and first for Season of Mist. Graveyards of Joy arrives as the closing chapter of a trilogy that the atmospheric doom metal band started in 2021 with Ultracrepidarian and deepened in 2023 with A Greater Good.

To commemorate this announcement, today, TodoMal are releasing a music video for the album’s lead single “Point of Coalescence”. The song is a fitting entry point to Graveyards of Joy; it’s dense, dark and uncompromising, dealing in shame, violence and the slow erosion of consciousness, with surreal and cosmic horror imagery that gives it an unsettling, almost theatrical edge.

Watch the music video for “Point of Coalescence” below:

Graveyards of Joy comes out July 3, 2026 on Season of Mist

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/todomalgraveyardsofjoy

Graveyards of Joy channels grief, anger and hard-won hope through a sound rooted in the slow-burning weight of classic doom and dramatic rock. Vast Hammond organ-driven passages give way to desolate folk; strings with Morriconian openness sit alongside heavy, anchoring riffs. The album draws on a wide range of reference points, from the orchestral sweep of Vangelis and the warmth of Deep Purple to the dramatic sensibility of Tindersticks and Nick Cave, without losing the solemnity that defines TodoMal.

TodoMal came to life in 2020, conceived by Anglo-Spanish musician and composer Christopher B. Wildman and musician, composer and producer Javier Fernández Milla: two veteran multi-instrumentalists of the Spanish underground scene whose careers span a wide range of projects and styles. A product of pure serendipity, TodoMal represents a deeply personal fusion of the solemnity of traditional doom metal and the expansiveness of space rock, interwoven with nuances of ecclesiastical music, classic hard rock and cinematic soundscapes.

Their debut album, Ultracrepidarian (2021), evokes the placid yet desolate moorlands of their base in northern Alcarria and the region of Matarraña (Teruel), two emblematic landscapes of Spain's so-called "emptied lands." With A Greater Good(2023), the duo crafted a collection of what they describe as "dark songs," evolving into a complex, dense and unclassifiable album that appeared on several year-end lists and sold through its initial pressing. Fuelled by this momentum, they expanded into a five-piece live ensemble, joining forces with Javier Félez (guitar; Teitanblood, Graveyard, Balmog), Javier "Bud" Martínez (drums; Dejadeath, Jade, Ktulu) and Cecilia Tallo (keyboards/vocals; Maud the Moth).

Graveyards of Joy is the third album and the closing chapter of a trilogy. Written in solitude following personal tragedy, it channels grief, anger and hard-won hope into nine tracks of slow-burning, widescreen doom. The music breathes: vast Hammond-driven passages give way to desolate folk, Morricone-like strings open onto dusty cinematic plains, and heavy riffs anchor songs that never lose sight of melody. A DIY record of striking emotional depth and modern, alternative edge.

Recording Line-up:
Wildman – Guitars and Vocals

Mile – Bass and Vocals

Javi – Guitars

Bud – Drums

Cecilia – Synths and Vocals

Production Credits:

Recording Studio: Trinitat-Montseny / 7th Middle Street / Moontower Studios

Producer: Javier Fernández Milla / Christopher B. Wildman; assisted by Javier Félez Rodríguez (drums recording and guitar engineering)

Mixing: Javier Fernández Milla at Trinitat Montseny

Mastering: Jaime López Arellano at Arda Recorders (Portugal)

Guest Musicians:
Cecilia Tallo (background vocals, tracks 4 and 6)

Teodora Gosheva (vocals)

Darío Garrido (acoustic guitars)

Manu Clavijo (live strings)

Cover Art:
Lluís Rigalt, Ruïnes (1865), Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Photography:
Christopher B. Wildman

Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/todomalgraveyardsofjoy


Follow TodoMal:
Bandcamp: https://todomalband.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todomalofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todo_mal_band/

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/todomal

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2grCvuOH8MibDqryxpW6jR

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/todomal/1587939438

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/146831572

Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/5655213

MORTIIS Unveils Music Video for Trippy New Single, "Violent Silence"

Iconic Norwegian artist MORTIIS is now unveiling a stunning music video for his trippy new single, "Violent Silence." The clip was once again written and directed by Claudio Marino and can be found below.

"Lyrically, 'Violent Silence' came into being as an apology to my wife," MORTIIS admits ruefully. "I had done something stupid again, and she was really upset. I was trying to apologise in a text message – a really long one. The lyrics for 'Violent Silence' took a lot of inspiration from those words and that moment. As time goes by and having lived with this song for quite a while now, it gets harder for me to listen to those words. The gut-wrenching sensation of guilt never goes away fully. Musically, it was a very inspiring song to work on – especially with all those crazy fuzz and echo guitars that built up this song towards the end."

"Violent Silence" is taken from MORTIIS' upcoming studio album, 'Ghosts of Europa,' which is due on June 26, 2026 via Prophecy Productions, making it his debut to the label! 'Ghosts of Europa' is available as ltd. box set incl. 2CD artbook edition, gatefold LP (excl. handmade sand-filled vinyl), bonus LP, music cassette et al. (50 copies). Ltd. box set incl. 2CD artbook edition, gatefold LP (excl. 'galaxy' metallic vinyl), bonus LP, music cassette et al. (450 copies). As a 60-page hardcover 2CD artbook incl. 8-track bonus CD, ltd. Gatefold marble smoke vinyl LP (300 copies), ltd. Gatefold crystal clear vinyl LP (300 copies), Gatefold black vinyl LP, and Digipak CD Pre-orders are now live HERE.

MORTIIS is now on the road with UADA for a very special co-headliner, featuring exclusive anniversary sets and supporting performances by Jerome Reuter’s ROME and WRAITH KNIGHT. MORTIIS is performing songs from his groundbreaking 2001 full-length, 'The Smell Of Rain,' along with other volumes of dystopian despair while UADA is performing their seminal 2016 debut album 'Devoid of Light' in its entirety + a special CERMONIAL CASTINGS 30-year anniversary set featuring WRAITH KNIGHT. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

Mortiis is a pioneering dark ambient and industrial metal artist, widely credited as the founder of the dungeon synth genre, whose work spans from haunting atmospheric soundscapes to abrasive, genre-defying electronic metal. With a legacy stretching over three decades, he remains one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in underground dark music

Video credits:

Written & directed by Claudio Marino

First assistant director: Daniel Josefsson

Produced by Artax Film

Colouring by Yellowtone

Cast (in order of appearance):

Woman: Enya Ellefsen

Oracle: Gunn Johansson

Key Bearers: Daniel Josefsson & Mortiis

GET TICKETS HERE

THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI

(UADA + MORTIIS w/ Jerome Reuter’s ROME + WRAITH KNIGHT):

04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live

04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source

04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet

04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro

05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones

05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV

05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit

05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ

05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive

05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz

05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's

05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

"Ghosts of Europa" is the sonic testimony of an experienced and matured musician, who created what he loves most and does best: electronic rock with stylistic influences from many genres while not being bound by any that creates dark soundscapes, cinematic sonic visions, and a plethora of emotions. Just when you think that you have finally figured "Ghosts of Europa" out, MORTIIS will surprise you with another facet and fresh aspect of his richly detailed masterpiece.

Line-up:

Håvard "Mortiis" Ellefsen – vocals, keyboards, vocoder, bass guitar, programming

Guest musicians

Benedicte Computorgirl (COMPUTORGIRL) – vocals on track 4

Christopher Amott (ARCH ENEMY et al.) – guitar solo on track 7

Christopher Rakkestad (ELVARHØI, BOLVERK) – vocals on track 1-6

Emil Nikolaisen (SERENA MANEESH, BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE et al.) – fuzz & noise guitars & additional FX on track 3 & 4

Iliana Basileios Tsakiraki (ENEMY OF REALITY, SEPTICFLESH et al.) – vocals on tracks 1, 2, & 5

Laurie Ann Haus (BLIZZARD GAMES) – vocals on track 1, 2, 5 & 7

Matthew Setzer (SKINNY PUPPY, LONDON AFTER MDNIGHT) – throat singing on track 7

Michal Kielbasa (BLACK MAGIC RITES et al.) – tubular bell & vibraphone on track 2, tubular bell on track 6 & tabla loops, additional synths & FX on track 7

Sarah Jezebel Deva (THE KOVENANT, CRADLE OF FILTH et al.) – vocals on tracks 1-3, 5 & 6

Thomas Bolverk (RAGNAROK, BOLVERK) – distortion, clean & sampled guitars on track 6

Thorsten Quaeschning (TANGERINE DREAM) – additional synths & sequencers on track 1

Vegard Blomberg (MOCK) – e-bow & guitars on track 2, additional Copicat, Space Echo, fuzz & e-bow guitars) on track 4, Copicat, Space Echo & fuzz guitars on track 4, fuzz guitars on track 6, fuzz & ambient guitars on track & guitars on track 8

Erling Blomberg – additional guitars on track 8

Album Credits:

Recorded (re-recorded, re-animated & eternally tweaked and re-tweaked) at various locations over a thousand sessions during years of misery, poverty, and disdain (2020-2026) in Fredrikstad (NO)

Early vocal recording by co-producer Stephan Groth at Pitch Black Drive, Fredrikstad (NO)

Mix by Sean Beavan at The Grey Room, Crestline, CA (US)

Mastering by Jules Seifert at Epic Audio Media, London (UK)

Cover Artist: Nihil

Layout Creator: Laurent Clément (Dead Seed Productions)

Pre-orders:

https://mortiiswebstore.com/pages/ghosts-of-europa

Available formats:

"Ghosts of Europa" is available as a 60-page hardcover 2CD artbook incl. 8-track bonus CD, ltd. Gatefold XXX vinyl LP, Gatefold black vinyl LP, and Digipak CD.

MORTIIS Links:

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

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SPOTIFY

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unpeople Return With Video for Ferocious New Single "clouds"

The formidable unpeople return today with the video for their ferocious new single "clouds" — a whirlwind track offering unforgettable hooks, and addictive harmonies, through to crushing riffs and singalongs — out now on SharpTone Records.

"clouds" embodies everything that unpeople are about. At its core, the track is a defiant rejection of external pressure, trend-chasing, and the hollow pursuit of validation.

Listen HERE and watch the video Below.

"'clouds' is essentially about not letting yourself be influenced by what other people think you should be doing to get ahead artistically, and trusting your own vision and process," explains frontman Jake Crawford. "I could feel myself being pulled in lots of directions when we started the band and I'm glad we stuck to our guns. I feel like this song is an excellent representation of us doing just that: 'Not buying it,' i.e. quick fixes or hopping on trends — be it musically or the way we present ourselves as a unit."

Comprised of Crawford, Luke Caley, Em Lodge, and Richard Rayner, unpeople are a unique four-piece driven with a mission to fuse powerful lyricism, hefty riffs, and melodic accessibility, and the band channels collective frustration into music that speaks directly to those who feel overlooked or undervalued. The meaning behind their name lies at the core of their identity: "Unpeople" — those deemed politically unimportant or without value. It's a concept the band embraces fully, creating a space where like-minded individuals can find genuine connection.

With just the one EP under their belts, unpeople continue to massively impress and see their sound combine hook-laden choruses, bone-crunching breakdowns, and lush harmonies, challenging preconceived notions of what heavy music can be. Tracks released already include "the garden" + "waste."

This same insatiable energy translates effortlessly to their live shows, which have already seen them support the likes of Metallica and Coheed & Cambria. And this summer will see a string of festival appearances that include a huge Main Stage opening slot at Download Festival, as well as Slam Dunk, Hurricane, Southside, Copenhell, and more — full dates below.

With "clouds," unpeople reaffirm their place as a band unafraid to challenge both themselves and their audience, delivering a powerful and timely message.

We are unpeople. You are unpeople. We are all unpeople.

Photo Credit: Bridie Cummings

UNPEOPLE LIVE:
5/23 — Hatfield, UK — Slam Dunk Festival
5/24 — Leeds, UK — Slam Dunk Festival
6/3–6/6 — Sölvesborg, SE — Sweden Rock Festival
6/10–6/14 — Hradec Králové, CZ — Rock for People
6/11–6/13 — Interlaken, CH — Greenfield Festival
6/14 — Donington, UK — Download Festival
6/19–6/21 — Scheessel, DE — Hurricane Festival
6/19–6/21 — Neuhausen ob Eck, DE — Southside Festival
6/25–6/27 — Ysselsteyn, NL — Jera On Air
6/27 — Copenhagen, DK — Copenhell
7/17–7/18 — Joensuu, FI — Ilosaarirock
7/31–8/2 — Manchester, UK — Radar Festival
9/3 — Torquay, UK — The Foundry

UNPEOPLE ARE:
Jake Crawford — Guitar, Lead Vocals
Luke Caley — Guitar, Vocals
Meg Mash — Bass, Vocals
Richard Rayner — Drums, Vocals

Hardcore Torchbearers Pro-Pain Release Single + Lyric Video "Scorched Earth"

HARDCORE TORCHBEARERS PRO-PAIN RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "SCORCHED EARTH" 

NEW ALBUM, STONE COLD ANGER, RELEASES MAY 15 VIA NAPALM RECORDS — PRE-ORDER

"And so it begins…": Hardcore juggernauts PRO-PAIN share the third single from their upcoming album, Stone Cold Anger, out May 15 via Napalm Records. "Scorched Earth" sets the tone for the future, accompanied by heavy riffs, catchy guitars, and sing-alongs. A sinister yet fiercely anthemic track, "Scorched Earth" is a pummeling demonstration of power, perfectly fitting for the band's first album in 11 years. PRO-PAIN are back—and they stayed on top of their heavy game!

Gary Meskil about "Scorched Earth":
"'Scorched Earth' explores what happens when ordinary people are pushed to their breaking point. Drawing inspiration from films such as the 1990s Michael Douglas drama Falling Down, the lyrics examine how pressure, frustration, and a sense of powerlessness can build over time. The song speaks to themes of reckoning, consequence, and the desire for genuine accountability."

Watch the Official Lyric Video for "Scorched Earth" Below:

Legendary New York hardcore juggernauts PRO-PAIN make their debut on Napalm Records with their 16th studio album, Stone Cold Anger, out on May 15. Their first release in 11 years showcases the band's explosive energy in its purest form: Stone Cold Anger unfolds heavy, angry, and ready as ever—proving PRO-PAIN haven't lost even an ounce of strength. An exceptionally catchy offering, the new album fortifies its groovy melodies and stirring guitar riffs with furious and inciting, anthemic vocals, turning the ten new songs into worthy follow-ups to their 3.5mm stream hit "Voice of Rebellion" (2015).

Stone Cold Anger is an enthralling, memorable, and triumphant milestone for PRO-PAIN, and an impressive demonstration of power. See you in the pit!

Gary Meskil about Stone Cold Anger:
"Thank you to our fans worldwide for 35 years of unwavering support. After a decade away from the recording studio, we return with Stone Cold Anger — an album forged from global tension and the rising demand for accountability."

Order your copy of Stone Cold Anger NOW.

PRO-PAIN ARE:
Gary Meskil — Bass + Vocals
Jonas Sanders — Drums
Greg Discenza — Lead Guitar
Eric Klinger — Rhythm Guitar

UK Rocker DAN BYRNE Unveils New Single "Home"

Hotly-tipped UK rocker DAN BYRNE has unveiled his new single "Home," another glimpse of his highly-anticipated debut record 'This Is Where the Show Begins' out May 22nd via Frontiers Srl. 

Dan comments:

"'Home' closes the album on a grand and emotional scale. Musically, it’s vast - cinematic guitars, soaring vocals, and a sense of release that makes it feel like the light breaking through at the end of a storm. Lyrically, 'Home' is about connection that transcends distance, the kind of love that grounds you no matter how far you roam. It was born out of life on the road: hotel rooms, long drives, and late nights spent under unfamiliar skies, but knowing that somewhere out there, the person you love is looking up at the same stars.

"No matter how far away I am, my partner is my home. We might be on opposite sides of the world, but we’re still under the same sky, the same stars, the same universe. Home is about sitting with the weight of loneliness and finding comfort in the thought that someone is part of you, even when they’re not near. It’s a song about peace, belonging, and gratitude.

"As the final song on the record, 'Home' acts as the emotional resolution to everything that’s come before: the end of the storm, if you will. After exploring conflict, self-sabotage, anger, and pain across the album, this song represents acceptance, stillness, and clarity. It’s a love letter, a homecoming, and a moment of still light in the aftermath of noise.

"'Home' is where the journey finally lands - not in a place, but in a person."

The single follows Dan's triumphant headline tour, with nearly every date sold out. He follows this with an acoustic record store tour. See below for the complete list of dates.

Watch the Official Video for "Home" Below

‘This Is Where The Show Begins,’ DAN’s debut album, is full of joy and confidence. There is swagger alongside sensitivity, a widening musical horizon that feels both fresh and bold. At the center of it all is that voice, as powerful as it is vulnerable, as emotive as it is commanding.

The lead single, “Saviour,” is a perfect opener. It bursts to life with attention-grabbing hard-rock stabs and pile-driving riffs, its verses simmering with quiet drama before exploding into a chorus that promises we are in for one hell of a ride. It struts, it shimmies, and it absolutely rocks. “Light ’em up,” indeed. There is no letup as we are thrown headlong into “She’s the Devil,” DAN delivering a colossal vocal punctuated by gonzo guitar gymnastics, the euphoria here is undeniable.

Elsewhere, we are taken to church with “Praise Hell,” and “Sober” is steeped in regret. We may even get a glimpse of where DAN is headed next with album closer “Home,” a sprawling, shapeshifting piece of alt-rock that never loses its soul. It feels like Glenn Hughes and 30 Seconds to Mars combining their superpowers and letting the sparks fly.

‘This Is Where The Show Begins’ feels like the culmination of an incredible journey so far and the launching point for what comes next. It is a testament to backing yourself, trusting your instincts, and letting ambition, honesty and musical diversity lead the way. This is where it may truly begin for DAN. The exciting question now is where he will take us next.

Pre-Order 'This Is Where The Show Begins' HERE

Dan will also be performing at Steelhouse Festival on July 25th.

DAN BYRNE swept in off the Mersey, announcing himself as a solo artist in 2023 with his debut EP, ‘Beginnings.’ His powerhouse, soul-inflected vocal and deftly-executed, yet hugely accessible songcraft has quickly marked him out as an artist on the rise. Blending contemporary edge with classic influence, BYRNE’s music is powerful, honest, and deeply emotive - widescreen in scope yet intimate at its core. It rocks, without question, but what truly sets him apart is the courage to weave sensitivity and vulnerability through the intensity. This isn’t just rock music - it has the heart and authenticity to connect with an audience beyond any one genre.

In just two years DAN has toured the UK three times, delivered standout performances at multiple festivals and found overwhelming support from Planet Rock - the UK’s leading rock station - where his first four singles amassed an impressive 25 weeks on the playlist. With that foundation firmly in place, BYRNE now turns his focus to the release of his long-awaited debut solo album, marking the next powerful step in his evolution as an artist.

FOGHAT and NAZARETH, Two Titans of Classic Rock Unite for a Tour Starting April 30th

FOGHAT and NAZARETH unite for a tour of the U.S. beginning April 30th. Straight from the heart of the British blues-rock invasion, Foghat and Nazareth represent two powerhouse forces that helped define — and continue to drive — the sound of classic rock.

Roger Earl/Foghat

“Foghat and Nazareth! What a great show that's going to be! Two rock and roll bands that have done lots of shows together over the years.  We haven't worked together for a while but we plan on having a really good time! Both bands come from the same era of rock and roll,  and still going strong after 50 or 60 years of being on the road is a fucking miracle!  I'm really looking forward to it and so should you! We just keep on rockin'!  See you out there!”

Pete Agnew/Nazareth

"We've shared stages with a lot of great bands over the years, but teaming up with Foghat is something special," says Pete Agnew Nazareth bassist. "They've got that same raw, no-nonsense rock 'n' roll spirit we've always believed in. Night after night, it's going to be a celebration of the music that brought us all here-loud, proud, and straight from the heart. Fans are in for one hell of a ride."

Together, Foghat and Nazareth deliver a live experience steeped in history, energy, and authenticity. Decades into their careers, both bands continue to tour the world, proving night after night that real rock ‘n’ roll doesn’t fade—it evolves, endures, and still knows how to shake the stage.

Check out the tour itinerary below.

DATE - CITY
April 30 - Duluth, MN
May 2 - St. Charles, MO
May 6 - Akron, OH
May 8 - Welch, MN
May 9 - Rockford, IL
May 14 - St. Petersburg, FL
May 15 - Mt. Dora, FL
May 16 - Immokalee, FL
May 20 - Shippensburg, PA
May 22 - Cincinnati, OH
May 23 - Gary, IN

Tour dates and ticket links: www.FOGHAT.com/tour

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The Acacia Strain Announce Summer 2026 Tour

THE ACACIA STRAIN  — Vincent Bennett, vocals; Devin Shidaker, lead guitar; Griffin Landa, bass; Mike Mulholland, guitar; and Matt Guglielmo, drums — have announced their Summer 2026 tour plans. They will embark on a headline run, named "You Are Safe From the Dead Walk Here," which kicks off June 4 in Harrisburg, PA and runs through June 20 in Des Moines.

Joining The Acacia Strain are The Callous Daoboys, Fromjoy, and Mask.

All dates are below. Tickets went on sale on Friday, April 17. Get tickets here. 

The tour celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Dead Walk, and last year's You Are Safe From God Here like only TAS can.

THE ACACIA STRAIN ON TOUR:
WITH THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS, FROMJOY, + MASK:
6/4—Harrisburg, PA—Capital City Music Hall
6/5—Amityville, NY—AMH
6/7—Richmond, VA—Canal Club
6/9—Columbus, OH—The King of Clubs
6/10—Johnson City, TN—Capone's
6/12—Jacksonville, FL—The Albatross
6/13—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Culture Room
6/14—Pensacola, FL—HandleBar
6/16—Birmingham, AL—Workplay Theatre
6/17—Chattanooga, TN—Barrelhouse Ballroom
6/19—Wichita, KS—Wave
6/20—Des Moines, IA—Wooly's
  
Following their innovative dual release of Step Into The Light and Failure Will Follow in 2023, which showcased both their traditional shorter, pulverizing tracks and their expansive, sludgier compositions, You Are Safe From God Here pushed the boundaries of their established ferocity while maintaining the unparalleled heaviness their dedicated fanbase craves. Prepare for an auditory experience that is as punishing as it is profound, a testament to The Acacia Strain's enduring legacy in the realm of extreme metal.

Enter Shikari Share Official Music Video For “Find Out The Hard Way…”

Enter Shikari have released the official music video for “Find Out The Hard Way…,” the central track from their recently surprise-released album Lose Your Self, out now via SO Recordings. The video arrives days after the band dropped the album in full without prior announcement, placing the entire record directly into fans' hands as a full body of work instead of the standard approach of introducing an album gradually, piece by piece. Watch the official music video for "Find Out The Hard Way..." Below and stream Lose Your Self in full HERE

The release lands at a moment when Enter Shikari’s trajectory has never been steeper. Their seventh record, A Kiss For The Whole World, gave them their first UK Official Albums Chart No.1 in 2023, completing a run of seven consecutive top five debuts. The subsequent arena tour included a landmark first headline performance at London’s Wembley Arena, later documented on the live album and film Live From Wembley.

This November, the band return to arenas across the UK and Europe for their most ambitious run to date, including two nights at London’s Alexandra Palace alongside major headline shows in cities including Glasgow, Manchester, and Düsseldorf.

That momentum has been matched by a continued commitment to the grassroots touring network that shaped them. Enter Shikari were the first artist to implement a £1-per-ticket donation to the Music Venue Trust across their UK arena tour dates, supporting venues under threat and paving the way for artists including Coldplay and Sam Fender to follow suit.

Now over 3,000 shows into their career, the band’s live reputation continues to translate globally, with headline tours, major festival slots, and a steadily growing audience. The band return to North America this June for a headline run across the East Coast, followed by a second run across the West Coast beginning September 25. Tickets available at entershikari.com.

Enter Shikari

Lose Yourself Tour

North America Tour Dates

East Coast Run

June 10 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA

June 12 – Irving Plaza, New York, NY

June 13 – Theatre Of The Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA

June 14 - Vans Warped Tour, Washington D.C.

June 16 – The Basement East, Nashville, TN

June 17 – Hi-Fi Annex, Indianapolis, IN

June 18 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL

June 19 - Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI

June 20 – Amsterdam Music Hall, Minneapolis, MN

June 22 – The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI

June 23 – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON

West Coast Run

September 25 – Emo’s, Austin, TX

September 26 – Granada Theater, Dallas, TX

September 28 – Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO

September 30 – Palace Theatre, Calgary, AB

October 1 – Revelry, Kelowna, BC

October 2 – The Pearl, Vancouver, BC

October 3 – Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR

October 4 – Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA

October 6 – The Independent, San Francisco, CA

October 8 – The Music Box, San Diego, CA

October 9 – Nile Theater, Phoenix, AZ

October 10 – Pacific Electric, Los Angeles, CA