FOLTERKAMMER Shares Track by Track Breakdown Clip for 'Weibermacht'

To celebrate the success of their freshly released sophomore full-length, operatic black metal rising stars FOLTERKAMMER are now sharing a detailed track by track breakdown for ''Weibermacht' in a brand new clip! Frontwoman Andromeda Anarchia takes a deep dive into the album's taboo themes of domination, fetishism, and the courageous men who submit themselves to strong women, the special guest appearances, the meanings behind some of the German expressions, the folklore inspirations behind the record's themes, and so much more! The 10-minute video can be found below.

'Weibermacht' serves as a counterpart to the band's 2020 debut, 'Die Lederpredigt.' The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia's dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos.

The record is available HERE.

Here's what the press is saying about 'Weibermacht!'

"Part Nina Hagen, part Joan Sutherland, part Diamanda Galás, Anarchia’s four octave range really is something to behold as she hits notes with precision and perfect clarity, and conjures tortured, inhuman shrieks like an enraged banshee." - Ghost Cult Magazine (9/10)

"...Anarchia's vocal gymnastics of unhinged vocal screams, aggressive dominatrix presence in her commanding voice, and just overall progressive and vibrant vocals." - This Day in Metal (9.5/10)

"...this record will leave listeners quivering, shaking, maybe a little aroused." - Meat, Mead, Metal

"Folterkammer should be at the top of every extreme metal fanatic's list of bands to watch as they leave their grim mark on the pages of heavy metal history." - The Metal Mayan

"Folterkammer are not your typical symphonic black metal band, with Weibermacht showing a unique approach and flawless execution." - Heavy Music HQ (4/5)

"[Andromeda] is a tour-de-force, no two ways about it, a hellcat in nine-inch heels who will purr with contentment as she licks your blood from underneath her fingernails." - New Noise Magazine (3/5)

"The darkly erotic Weibermacht is the band’s second album, and it’s a breathtaking blend of jagged black metal riffage and piercing operatic vocals.” - Bandcamp Daily

Lineup:

Andromeda Anarchia - Vocals

Zachary Ezrin - Guitars

Brendan McGowan - Drums

Darren Hanson - Guitars

Laurent David - Bass

Guest Harpsichord: Steve Blanco on "Anno Domina"

Album Credits:

Producer: Zachary Ezrin

Recording: Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios in NJ

Additional Recording: Laurent David and Antoine Delecroix

Mixing: Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves, in NY

Mastering: Fred Kevorkian

Cover Art: Eliran Kantor

Album Layout: Brendan McGowan

Photography: Alex Krauss

Logo Design: Mister Kams

Bio: Jillian Drachman

Photos: Alex Krauss

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August Burns Red Announce Christmas Burns Red 2024

AUGUST BURNS RED ANNOUNCE FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BURNS RED!

'Tis the season! Well, almost...

Grammy-nominated, Lancaster five-piece AUGUST BURNS RED — JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass] — are pleased to announce the 2024 edition of their annual Christmas Burns Red extravaganza.

Christmas Burns Red 2024 is set for December 13 and 14 at Freedom Hall at the Lancaster Country Convention Center in downtown Lancaster, PA.

Tickets, VIP packages, and hotel packages will all be on sale immediately at this location.

The rest of the CBR V lineup will be revealed in due course.

"We can't believe that 2024 is the fifth year of Christmas Burns Red! This has become the highlight of our year, and we're planning on making CBR V the best one yet," the band says. "We'll be playing a different headline set each night, with one of the two being a 15-year anniversary celebration of our albumConstellations. Mark your calendars and we'll see you in Lancaster this December!"

The band's Spring 2024 tour dates are below.

AUGUST BURNS RED ON TOUR:
WITH FUMING MOUTH:
5/9 —  Daytona Beach, FL —  Welcome to Rockville Festival*
5/10 —  Birmingham, AL —  Iron City
5/11 —  Dothan, AL —  The Plant
5/13 —  Columbia, SC —  The Senate
5/14 —  Lexington, KY —  Manchester Music Hall
5/15 —  Chattanooga, TN —  The Signal
5/16 —  Columbus, OH —  Sonic Temple Festival*
*Festival Dates 

ABOUT AUGUST BURNS RED:
August Burns Red is likely the only metal act ever described as "thrillingly empathetic" (Kerrang!). It's a testament to the ferocious band's ability to recognize and connect with the mixture of brokenness and hope found in their audience and within themselves. A hard-working collective with a shockingly stable lineup for the vast majority of their career, August Burns Red pour every ounce of themselves into their music. Atmospheric, riff-laden, aggressive bursts of controlled chaos, filled with shifting time signatures and tempos, deliver confessional, self-reflective, and authentic emotion.

Tour stops with Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, and Bring Me the Horizon; several major international hard rock festivals (Rock Am Ring, Download, and Aftershock, to name a few); and the Vans Warped Tour are among the destinations around the world to witness ABR's live prowess. Massive headlining treks celebrating 10-year anniversaries for Constellations and Leveler demonstrated the enduring relevance of the band’s catalog, nearly 20 years into ABR's storied career. 2020's Guardians debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Music, Rock Albums, and Vinyl Albums charts. 
 
Revolver, who put the band on their cover the same year, observed August Burns Red "embrace the pain so well." It's a truth never more evident than on Death Below, their stunning ninth studio album. Recorded with longtime producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland, Death Below encompasses all of the pissed-off strength of the band's past without sacrificing an ounce of catchy, melodic might. Death Below boasts guest appearances from ABR allies Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage), Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath), Jason Richardson (All That Remains), and JT Cavey (ERRA). "It's getting difficult for the members of August Burns Red to keep one-upping themselves," marveled Billboard shortly before Guardians arrived. With Death Below, they emerge victorious again. 

Return to Dust Release Self-Titled Debut Record & Brand New Anthemic Single "Face Down"

The wait is finally over! Boundary-pushing grunge quartet, Return to Dust, have today released their long-awaited debut self-titled album via Jim Kaufman Productions, alongside their brand new single, "Face Down". Fans can listen to the new album HERE, and purchase the album merchandise HERE.

Returning to the roots of grunge with a modern twist, Return to Dust's self-titled debut album is a visceral exploration of angst, rebellion, and introspection. From infectious riffs to haunting dual-melodies, each track is a testament to the band's dedication to pushing musical boundaries while staying true to their distinctive sound. Their upcoming appearances at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple only amplify the band's undeniable allure, solidifying their status as a must-see live act this year.

"Face Down," the album's latest single, serves as a poignant reminder of Return to Dust's sonic evolution. With its explosive instrumentation and poignant lyricism, the track captures the essence of smash hit "Belly Up," while ushering in a matured sound that emphasizes the band's rapid growth and their fearless embrace of musical experimentation.

Celebrating today's album release, the band shares:

"The timeline for our self-titled goes farther back than people realize. This record is our warmest welcome, because it comes from the most genuine of places, where we didn’t fully understand ourselves, and the world around us was rapidly changing. It’s a cataclysmic mess of emotions, growing pains, youth and maturity, and we’re proud to call it our first. Aptly named, this album is Return to Dust."

Speaking on today's single release, the band adds:

"Face Down is the anthem of the record. As 'Belly Up' (the first single) opens the era of the album, 'Face Down' bookends it, and hints to the future of the band's sound: somber, romantic, and inquisitive."

Earning a phenomenal 2 million TikTok views over the course of a weekend, see HERE, Return to Dust have soared to new heights. The TIkTok featuring the band's single, "Belly Up" swiftly impacted the band's trajectory - landing them over 3.1 million streams across DSPs, 57K Spotify Monthly Listeners, and 5.4 million total TikTok views. With the release of their debut record under their belt,Return to Dust have truly cemented their position as a rising force in the industry.

Return to Dust, who are heavily inspired by the legendary Alice In Chains, continue to gain traction and acclaim, solidifying themselves as mavericks in the current rock resurgence. Collaborating alongside renowned producer Jim Kaufman (Everclear, Danny Worsnop, Night Riots, Helmet) and earning accolades from rock impresario, Allison Hagendorf, the band's momentum remains unwavering. With their dynamic presence on TikTok, a rapidly growing streaming audience, and a loyal fan base, the band is gearing up for an exciting and promising future.

Stay tuned for what Return to Dust has in store, as they continue to make waves in the music scene and connect with their ever-expanding audience.

Return to Dust's self titled debut album is available for purchase HERE. The bundle, pictured to the right, features a 12" Vinyl for the audiophiles, a special LP inspired T-Shirt, an 11x17 poster of the album artwork, and an exclusive Snake Pendant Necklace for fans who seek a piece of the band's story to wear close to their hearts.

Return to Dust will also be sharing the stage with other rock and metal heavyweights in May of 2024 for Danny Wimmer's legendary Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL and Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH. Fans can purchase single day tickets and weekend passes HERE.

Don't miss your chance to see the band live!

Photo Credit - Lexi Abarca

ABOUT RETURN TO DUST

Los Angeles based alternative/grunge rock quartet Return to Dust (Matty Bielawski, Graham Stanush, Sebastian Gonzalez, London Hudson) has already scripted a karmic saga that traverses decades, pays homage to the past, and plants its roots firmly in the future. Listening within their sonic universe is like time-traveling to the halcyon days of the '90s grunge era. Their sound, influenced by heavyweights of the time, reverberates with the echoes of Deftones, Alice In Chains, and the soul of Nirvana — but, their brilliance doesn't stop there. The band draws inspiration from a diverse palette, blending in bits from bands like The Cure, Metallica, and Cage The Elephant, molding them into their own unique musical tapestry. 

Return to Dust breathes life into a sound that feels both genuine and tailor-made to encapsulate the essence of a bygone era, leaving fans awash in nostalgia. Yet, it's not merely a mimicry of the past; instead, it's a fusion of the old and the new — an alchemy that conjures a sound distinctly their own. At the core are alluring bass lines (Stanush), gritty guitar riffs (Gonzalez, Bielawski), dynamic drumming (Hudson) and dual lead vocals (Bielawski, Stanush) that harmonize and intertwine, weaving an ethereal soundscape that resonates with raw emotion and unyielding energy. It's a moody concoction that pays homage to an iconic era while fearlessly exploring uncharted territories. Return to Dust beckons audiences into their world, where the past and present converge, igniting a fervor that keeps the flames of grunge alive. 

Return to Dust found its meteoric rise propelled by a chance encounter with none other than the illustrious producer Jim Kaufman(Helmet, Everclear, Night Riots). Under Kaufman's mentorship, the band's raw talent began to soar. During the darkest days of the pandemic, when the world stood still, Return to Dust seized the opportunity to channel their collective energy into crafting something profound. The result was their debut LP, a mesmerizing self-titled creation. It was a labor of love and dedication that not only transcended the barriers of personal growth, but also etched the band's name into the future of rock.

Return to Dust

Matty Bielawski - Vocals & Guitar

Graham Stanush - Vocals & Bass

Sebastian Gonzalez - Guitar

London Hudson - Drums

A Killer's Confession Share "Martyr" Video — WATCH + Touring Through Spring + Summer

A KILLER'S CONFESSION, newly signed to MNRK HEAVY, have shared their second single.

Today, they drop the video for "Martyr." Watch it Below. 

"'Martyr' is the second step into the lore of Victim 1," the band says. "This song is the embodiment of acceptance of who you are and what you have to do. Tossing aside what others might think of your actions knowing in the end, it really doesn't matter what anyone thinks."

Regarding the accompanying video, AKC say, "The video for 'Martyr' is the idea of how soldiers from The Crusades will go to church to ask for penance for their actions. The scenery of a simpler time and the camaraderie between the knights says it all. "What we do is for the greater good.'"

"Martyr' follows the band's previously released video for "Greed." Watch it here. 

Overall, A Killer's Confession explore the captivating repugnance of true crime, set to a soundtrack of melodic hard rock dosed with elements of metal and industrial, on their forthcoming album, the details of which will be announced in due course.
  
After three seminal albums with Mushroomhead, Reavis retreated from music, only for it to draw him back in 2016. He resurfaced at the helm of A Killer's Confession, delivering three cult favorite albums — Unbroken [2017], The Indifference of Good Men [2019], and Remember [2021]. Along the way, the band tallied tens of millions of streams in addition to collaborating with everyone from Brian "Head" Welch of Korn and Love And Death to Chad Gray of Mudvayne and HELLYEAH. Joined by bassist JP Cross, guitarist James Skritch, and the duo drums of Will Spodnik and Kegan King, they also captivated crowds on tour. 
 
During 2022, Waylon experienced an epiphany. "I had never thought about following a concept like this before," he said. "However, I decided to focus, live up to the name, and be A Killer's Confession."

A Killer's Confession are on the road. All dates are below, including a trio of appearances with Mudvayne.
 
A KILLER'S CONFESSION ON TOUR:
5/11 — Grantville, PA — Hollywood Casino*
5/14 — Ferndale, MI — The Loving Touch+
5/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave/Eagles Club*
5/16 — Columbus, OH — The Basement+
5/17 — Syracuse, NY — The Song and Dance+
5/18 — Mashantucket, CT — Foxwoods Resort Casino*
6/11 — Las Vegas, NV — Sinwave#
6/12 — West Hollywood, CA — Whisky A Go Go#
6/14 — San Diego, CA — Brick by Brick#
6/15 — Tucson, AZ — The Rock#
6/16 — El Paso, TX — RockHouse Bar & Grill#
6/18 — Lubbock, TX — Jakes#
6/19 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live#
6/20 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar#
6/21 — Corpus Christi, TX — House of Rock#
6/22 — Dallas, TX — Tree’s#
6/23 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street#
6/25 — Sioux Falls, SD — Remedy at 611#
6/26 — Iowa City, IA — Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon#
6/27 — Urbana, IL — Canopy Club#
6/28 — Joliet, IL — The forge#
6/29 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave/Eagles Club#
6/30 — Ringle, WI — Q&Z Expo Center#
7/20 — Dover, AR — BROOKSTOCK#
*With Mudvayne
+With Hyro The Hero
#With Ill Nino

CREDIT: No Barricades Photography

ABOUT MNRK MUSIC GROUP:
MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, with recording, music publishing, and management divisions operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists and works with some of the greatest musical talent including The Lumineers and Pitbull, the music publishing catalog of Chuck Berry, plus premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. The company’s music department services Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producers. Its catalog across divisions consists of 54,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits. 

ALL THAT REMAINS Returns With "Divine" — The Explosive New Single/Video Out Now

Platinum-certified band ALL THAT REMAINS are finally back and in a big way — with a brand-new song and video for their explosive new single "DIVINE." Watch it Below.

"Divine" will begin airing simultaneously on Sirius XM's Octane and Liquid Metal today.

"Divine" is ATR's first original new material since the passing of their long-time guitar player Oli Herbert. It also reunites the band with producer and mixing engineer Josh Wilbur (Parkway Drive, Lamb Of God, Trivium, A Day To Remember). 

"Divine" ushers in a period of rebirth for the band, who is for the first in its career 100% independent and will be releasing future material on their own label — All That Remains Records. 

"It's been a long time since All That Remains released new music," says frontman Philip Labonte. "A lot has changed...in both the band, All That Remains, and in the world around us. When we lost Oli in 2018 it was hard to envision a path forward, six years later and I am proud to share 'Divine' with you. All That Remains has new life, and that is thanks to the fans for their years of support. We would not be here without them. Go listen to 'Divine' and hit me up on twiX with your comments." 

Additionally, ATR make a triumphant return to the road this summer with Megadeth and Mudvayne. All dates are below.

Led by frontman Philip Labonte, All That Remains features Jason Richardson (ex-Chelsea Grin/solo artist), drummer Anthony Barone, Matt Deis (bass), and Mike Martin [rhythm guitar].

ALL THAT REMAINS ON TOUR:
WITH MEGADETH + MUDVAYNE:
8/2 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/3 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
8/5 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheatre
8/6 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
8/8 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
8/9 — Los Angeles, CA — YouTube Theater
8/10 — Concord, CA Toyota — Pavilion at Concord
8/12 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
8/13 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater
8/16 — Las Vegas, NV — Bakkt Theatre at Planet Hollywood
8/17 — Salt Lake City, UT — Maverick Arena
8/20 — Irving, TX  — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
8/21 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
8/23 — Macon, GA — Atrium Health Macon Amphitheater
8/24 — West Palm Beach, FL — IThink Financial Amphitheatre
9/3 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/5 — Huntington, WV — Marshall Health Network Arena
9/6 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion
9/7 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
9/9 — Reading, PA — Santander Arena
9/10 — Albany, NY — MVP Arena
9/11 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank
9/13 — Bethel, NY —Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
9/14 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
9/15 — Richmond, VA — Virginia Credit Union Live!
9/17 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center
9/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
9/20 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
9/21 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
9/24 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
9/26 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL
9/27 — Southaven, MS — Bankplus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
9/28 — Nashville, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium

New music from Escuela Grind!

New England extreme metal powerhouse, Escuela Grind today drops the new single/video, 'Always Watching You.' 

Recorded at Salem, Massachusetts' GodCity studio with producer Kurt Ballou (High on Fire, Cave In), "Always Watching You" is taken from Escuela Grind's as-yet-untitled new LP, set for an autumn release via MNRK Heavy.

Watch the video for 'Always Watching You,' directed by Zack Perez for Astral Media below.

“Most of "Always Watching You" was written in a practice space by Jesse and Krissy, and refined during soundchecks we had over the year," offers Escuela Grind vocalist Katerina Economou . "I've had this desire to write a song where I could portray the obsessive-stalker-girl archetype through lyrics for a while. Although not physically threatening, it's really interesting that society is so terrified of this stereotype. In "Always Watching You", I wanted this fantastical, Nightmare on Elm Street-style imagery that was rooted in the gore and horror of death metal. Themes of parasocial relationships, anxieties from social media, and an omnipresent algorithm are strongly observed in this song and throughout the entire album."

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In sync with the release of " Always Watching You " and as part of its seemingly unending live gauntlet, Escuela Grind will launch European tour dates with Finnish grindcore band, Rotten Sound, on May 3. The 'Europe & UK Domination' tour will launch in Berlin, Germany and run through May 18 in Ypres, Belgium.

SEE ESCUELA GRIND TOUR DATES HERE

Billy Morrison and Dave Navarro along with dCommunity and The Label Group announces a first of it's kind charity auction benefiting their Above Ground Charity

While "Crack Cocaine" by Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens pushes into the top of the Rock charts. Billy Morrison and Dave Navarro along with dCommunity and The Label Group announces a first of its kind charity auction benefiting their Above Ground Charity.

"The partnership I have with dCommunity has enabled us to create a cutting edge and exciting charity auction - one that I am really proud of. Bidding on these unique phygitals benefits the Above Ground charity that I have with Dave Navarro and gives you a chance to win the actual physical painting that I created for these NFTs. We support resources for PTSD, trauma, depression and suicide prevention and with this auction, you can help us spread the word that its ok to ask for help," says Billy Morrison.

WATCH Billy Morrison talk about the Charity Auction Below

WATCH Daryl [DMC] talk about the Charity Auction:

https://bit.ly/3Unhw2j

dCommunity, a web3 onboarding hub and community #builder, is proud to partner with The Label Group and announce that the exciting Charity Auction and Promotion is now live. The event runs through May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, and is raising awareness and support for Above Ground, a charity on the front lines of the mental health crisis.

The event was created in collaboration with Billy Morrison and the fabulous new album – The Morrison Project. A well-known artist, Morrison provided the art found at the heart of the auction. From this art, we have minted 14 NFTs and created a super-limited edition, phygital collection [A phygital is a physical item paired with a digital twin]. In this case, each NFT is paired with a signed, collector’s edition, colored vinyl album, which has a hash leading back to the NFT. The original art will go to one of the NFT holders in a random drawing. We invite you to check out the art and the story being told. Sign up for FREE entries in the auction and for other great prizes or make a tax-deductible bid. You can join the auction and promotion here: dCommunity Charity Auction

In keeping up with The Morrison Project, we feel this hits a lot of notes – and hope the fans feel the same. It is a nod to creativity, music, art and intention – with a splash of technology. All in the name of doing good.

Billy Morrison's highly anticipated solo album, The Morrison Project released digitally on April 19, 2024, through TLG|ZOID VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP. The album is scheduled for release physically on CD and LP on May 24th.

Billy Morrison, the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter is primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens, and for his previous role as bassist in The Cult.

About The Label Group

The Label Group has forged a strategic alliance with dCommunity, signaling a forward-thinking approach to the evolving landscape of the music industry. This partnership places TLG at the forefront of integrating artist-focused initiatives and fan engagement within the dynamic realms of the metaverse and blockchain technology. This collaboration not only aligns with modern trends but also ensures TLG's position as a trailblazer in harnessing the potential of Web3 for the music industry.

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Sleep Theory Share "Gone Or Staying" Official Video

Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — were one of the biggest success stories of 2023. With monthly streams numbering at nearly 11 million per month, a Top 10 track at Active Rock, and a full slate of touring though early summer, the band continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Sleep Theory also show absolutely no signs of slowing down, with more music on the horizon!

Today, they release the official video for the hit single "Gone or Staying." Watch it below.

The story-driven video perfectly captures the song's melancholy subject matter — holding on to a bad relationship when you really should just let go and burn it all to the ground, quite literally — and is bathed in beautiful blue tones. 

"'Gone or Staying' is a special song to us as a band. In this video, we wanted to capture the tension between a couple's relationship as it comes to an end, and the grieving process of letting go of what once was," the band shares. "Cullen can be seen throughout the video walking through what once was, and eventually burning his past to move on."

The band's Paper Hearts EP is out now via the Epitaph Records. Get the EP, which has been streamed over 87 million times, here.

Sleep Theory are in the middle of a tour with Wage War and Nothing More in the spring. All upcoming Sleep Theory tour dates are below, including festival appearances at Sonic Temple, Rock Fest, So What?!, Welcome to Rockville, and more. 

Since bursting onto the scene earlier this year, Sleep Theory have gone from strength to strength. The Paper Hearts EP has established Sleep Theory as one of the most exciting and talked about artists of 2023. The band was praised by Loudwire for its ability to "adapt 2000s arena rock and nu-metal for the future with their anthemic metal-tinged sound that would please any fan of Linkin Park and their ilk. At once enthralling, emotional and disarming, Sleep Theory's supercharged single 'Numb' is everything a radio rock fan could want. You'll be humming it for days after." 

 With further press coverage from American Songwriter, Billboard, Celebrity Access, and Punktastic and with forthcoming coverage at Men's Journal, Consequence, and Alt Press, they've enjoyed major nods from SiriusXM's Octane. They've toured with everyone from Shinedown to Set It Off to Beartooth, shared stages with I Prevail and Falling In Reverse, and have appeared at Louder Than Life, Rock Fest, ShipRockled, and Point Fest. They also count Jellyroll and Disturbed David Draiman as fans.

PHOTO CREDIT: Alex Bemis

SLEEP THEORY ON TOUR:
WITH WAGE WAR, NOTHING MORE, + VEIL OF MAYA:
5/3 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
5/4 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
5/5 — Omaha, NE — The Astro
5/7 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/10 — Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville
5/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE**
5/14 — Norfolk, VA — The National
5/15 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/17 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
5/18 — Maryland Heights, MO – Pointfest
5/19 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
6/1 — Fort Worth, TX – So What!? Fest
6/28 – Thompson, CT – Capulet Fest
7/18 — Cadott, WI – Rock Fest
7/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — Upheaval Fest
9/28 — Clarkston, MI — WRIF Fest @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
**Nothing More, Veil Of Maya + Sleep Theory only

FUMING MOUTH DEBUT NEW SINGLE "DAYLIGHT AGAIN" AHEAD OF UPCOMING TOUR

Acclaimed New England death metal band FUMING MOUTH has released a new single, ‘Daylight Again,’ in anticipation for their upcoming US Tour with August Burns Red and festival performances at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.

The furious new death-sludge track was produced with Kurt Ballou (Full Of Hell, Code Orange, Nails) at GodCity Studios during the band’s Last Day of Sun recording session and is part of the critically acclaimed record’s concept of perseverance, survival and resurrection inspired by vocalist/guitarist Mark Whelan’s battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The single features artwork by sci-fi/fantasy legend Bruce Pennington and is accompanied by the b-side track ‘Timeless,’ an alternate version of ‘Out of Time’ from Last Day of Sun.

Commenting on the new track, Whelan says:

“‘Daylight Again’ expresses that the future is bright. It got so dark for the band behind the scenes. We had so many friends die, so many issues. It felt like it would never end.

The song was supposed to be the final track on our album Last Day of Sun but it didn’t fit on the vinyl so we threw it in the vault. It feels appropriate that a song called “Daylight Again” finally gets to see the light of day.”

Stream ‘Daylight Again’: https://fumingmouth.bfan.link/daylight-again

Overcoming cancer in 2022, Whelan and crew rebounded in late 2023 with Last Day of Sun, setting a new pace for death metal in the process. Featuring the raw, brutal tracks ‘The Silence Beyond Life,’ ‘I’ll Find You’ and ‘Kill The Disease’ the record unravels with cataclysmic riffs and dire, ferocious vocals that take fans on a tumultuous journey through the arduous process of suffering and healing.

Purchase/Stream Last Day of Sun: https://fumingmouth.bfan.link/ldos

FUMING MOUTH is currently touring in support of Last Day of Sun, and will hit the road for headlining dates, festival appearances and shows with August Burns Red in May. Tickets are available now at https://fumingmouth.com/pages/tour.

FUMING MOUTH North American Tour Dates:

May 7 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506

May 8 - Savannah, GA - El-Rocko Lounge

May 9 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville

May 10 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City*

May 11 - Dothan, AL - The Plant*

May 13 - Columbia, SC - The Senate*

May 14 - Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall*

May 15 - Chattanooga, TN - The Signal*

May 16 - Indianapolis, IN - Hoosier Dome*

May 17 - Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple Festival

May 18 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose

May 19 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft’s Brewing Co

May 20 - Syracuse, NY - The Song & Dance

May 21 - Hartford, CT - The Webster

June 1 - Colorado Springs, CO - Olympic City Dissonance Fest @ Monument Valley Park

June 15 - Boston, MA - Storm Fest @ Big Night Live

*w/August Burns Red

About FUMING MOUTH:

A fiery, resurrected rage barrels its way out of hell’s erupting chasms with blistering fury; Fuming Mouth has returned. Lead singer, guitarist, and founder Mark Whelan emerges triumphant after a life-threatening battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, rekindling the inferno of their music with Fuming Mouth's second full-length album, Last Day of Sun.

What initially began as a full-on, fictional concept album underwent a profound transformation into a concept-reality hybrid, largely influenced by Whelan's harrowing conflict with his health and anear brush with death. Just three weeks away from recording the album, Whelan was struck with a devastating cancer diagnosis. While bravely fighting the illness, he rewrote melodies, drum sections, and lyrics, infusing the music with his personal journey of struggle and hope.

The recording sessions began in October 2022, with Grammy Award winning Kurt Ballou of Converge at his studio, God City, in Salem, Massachusetts. Ballou reached out to Whelan after his battle with cancer and encouraged him to get back to their previously scheduled recording session. Working closely with Ballou in both engineering and production, the band found a wonderful and collaborative experience, as Ballou invested himself wholeheartedly in shaping their sound and vision. Salem itself also helped shape the album, as the Halloween Season had begun. Droves of tourists and residents mixing with people in costume made the streets of Salem seem like Last Day of Sun had come to life. The city where the Witch Trials took place presented the perfect setting for the album to be recorded.

At the genesis of this record, there was no other artist that could have captured the album's essence better than Mariusz Lewandowski, with whom the band had already established a creative relationship through his work on the cover art of The Grand Descent. Tragically, Mariusz passed away while working on the album artwork, presenting the band with an immense obstacle to overcome. In tribute to his spirit and legacy, they joined forces with the talented artist Stefan Todorovic who crafted an evocative album cover depicting a Faustian city crumbling amidst the gray and sandy storms of the apocalypse. A colossal monster blocks the sun and hovers above the city as it burns, smoky buildings topple to the ground; all a visual representation of the chaos and darkness that permeates the album.

In the end, Fuming Mouth stands resilient, a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Amidst the carnage and depression lies a flicker of hope - a beacon of light that emanates from within.

FUMING MOUTH is:
Mark Whelan - Guitar, Vocals
Keith Goldoni - Drums

Pat Merson - Bass

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Jenna Paulette Continues to Preview Sophomore Album with “Hang Your Hat,” Out Now

Texas native and rising star Jenna Paulette continues to unveil new music following the recent release of redemptive track “Darlin’,” her first single since signing with innovative independent record label Leo33, with today’s release of “Hang Your Hat.” Listen Below.
 
“I wrote this one with Jim Beavers, Rhett Akins and Smith Ahnquist; Smith had the idea and I instantly fell in love with it,” recalls Paulette. 
 
She continues, “The feel came from wanting something in the vein of ‘Adalida’ –  up tempo and easy to listen to. The hook made it mean something more to me than a simple feel-good song, though: 'I got a heart you can hang your hat on.' Saying to someone you love, ‘hey you can depend on me, I’ll be there in every way.’ That’s where I’m at in life — and I’ve got someone that gave me a safe place to call home, so I’m giving him a heart he can trust.”
 
“Hang Your Hat” is Paulette’s latest release as she prepares her sophomore album, her first since signing with Leo33. A continuation of her journey of self-discovery, “Hang Your Hat” details her newfound love, as she assures him that she’s dependable through the good times and the bad. 
 
Paulette most recently released The Girl I Was (Red Dirt Deluxe), marking the one-year anniversary of her debut album The Girl I Was, released in March 2023. She swiftly earned critical acclaim from outlets including People Magazine and Grammy.com, was named an Apple Music Country Riser of the Month and was honored among CMT’s Next Women of Country.
 
She is currently on the road with Aaron Watson as part of his The Armadillo Dance Hall Tour. For more information on new music and upcoming shows, visit jennapaulette.com or follow @JennaPaulette on all social platforms.

About Jenna Paulette: 
A CMT Next Women of Country honoree in 2022 and Apple Music’s Country Riser of the Month for March 2023, singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette — a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life — is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Paulette settled in Nashville in 2015, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley – a veteran songwriter with 60+ No. 1 tunes under his belt – which ultimately led to her publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in June 2021. Since collaborating with songwriters Will Bundy, Rhett Akins and Jessie Jo Dillion, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker and most recently Aaron Watson, Paulette has landed brand partnerships with Justin Boots, Boot Barn, Ely Cattleman and Ranch Water.
 
Her debut album The Girl I Was, is available now, showcasing Paulette’s finely calibrated blend of toughness and sensitivity in tracks like “Country In The Girl” and “Pretty Ugly.” Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Grammy.com remarked it as “transformative,” noting “fuses the sounds of Twain and Miranda Lambert, tackling mental health with the somber ‘You Ain't No Cowboy’ and waxing philosophical on ‘Country In The Girl.’ Paulette continued to spotlight her authentic western lifestyle, performing the national anthem at the National Finals Rodeo, making her Grand Ole Opry Debut and performing in multiple festivals including CMA Fest. Paulette recently signed with independent label Leo33. For more information, visit www.jennapaulette.com.

Dark Tranquillity Video for New Single "Unforgivable"

NEW ALBUM ENDTIME SIGNALS ARRIVES ON AUGUST 16 VIA CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Iconic melodic death metal pioneers Dark Tranquillity reveal a new piece of their upcoming album Endtime Signals, out on August 16 via Century Media Records.

The second single is called "Unforgivable" and will appeal to all fans who crave a song that packs a punch, both musically and emotionally. It's a high-energy and rapid, riff-laden track full of surprises, and true to DT's signature sound. 

Listen to "Unforgivable" here.

The video for the new track came into being while the band was on tour: Shot during the band's recent tours in Türkiye and Mexico, the video is a manifest of Dark Tranquillity's live energy and presence, and a dedication to their loyal fans all over the world.

Watch the video for "Unforgivable" Below

Mikael Stanne adds, "Shot during our recent tours of Türkiye and Mexico, the 'Unforgivable' clip showcases the band in its true element. From the intense drums of Joakim Strandberg Nilsson to the thunderous bass of Christian Jansson, the song is propelled forward at a pace not heard from the band in many years. Ripping guitars hold the structure fast as the electronic elements further emphasize the urgency and desperation of the track. A fresh surge of creativity and renewed vigour sparked this song that lyrically draws strength from frustration and helplessness in the face of oppression."

In March, the band released the first single "The Last Imagination," which provided a glimpse into the profound journey through the existential depth that is Endtime Signals. 

Listen to "The Last Imagination" here. Watch the visualizer for "The Last Imagination" here. 

DARK TRANQUILLITY ARE:
Mikael Stanne — Vocals
Johan Reinholdz — Guitar
Martin Brändström — Electronics
Christian Jansson — Bass
Joakim Strandberg Nilsson — Drums

Vomit The Soul Drops New Single "Bloodtime" & Chilling Music Video

Italian death metal vanguards, Vomit The Soul, have released another intense sonic assault today with the release of their latest single "Bloodtime", drawn from their much-anticipated album, 'Massive Incineration', slated for release on June 7th via Unique Leader Records. The track comes accompanied by a haunting music video, filmed in an eerie, abandoned church in Turin, Italy — a city notorious for its mystical and esoteric history. Listen to the new track HERE and watch the music video below.

The video's setting, the desolate "Madonna of the vineyards" church built in 1696, adds a chilling layer to the band's ferocious sound. Legend has it that this church was once the stage for dark rituals and black masses, summoning the devil himself until contained by a Vatican-sanctioned exorcist in 1784. The exorcist's mummified sentinels and a mysterious, dual-facing musical score rumored to imprison or release the demon, depending on its rendition, paint a backdrop as macabre as the music of Vomit The Soul.

Speaking on the creation of their latest cinematic offering, Vomit The Soul guitarist, Stefano Rossi Ciucci shares:

"The history behind this videoclip is really interesting. We had to find a place to 'put our apostles of evil and make them dominate the wandering souls' so we found an abandoned church near Turin, Italy that fit perfectly for it. The legend says that some monks and nuns summoned the devil with dark rituals and black masses for many years. In 1784 the Vatican pope sent an exorcist that managed to defeat the demon and relegate him to one of the church's crypts. The pontiff then had the abbey closed and the church deconsecrated. It is also said that sacred music was composed, capable of strengthening the seal that imprisoned the demon. However, this score presents a strangeness: it is two-faced. That is, it can be played either normally, reading it from top to bottom and from left to right, or on the contrary, from bottom to top and from right to left. Legend says that if it is played normally, the music will strengthen the seal imprisoning the demon, but if it is played in reverse the demon will be freed.

Knowing this story, it was particularly exciting to record the parts dressed as apostles, both inside and outside the church. The final result is dark, obscure, gloomy and perfectly describes the contents of the album. At least, the director Maurizio Del Piccolo emphasized everything by making the video chaotic and dynamic, almost bloody."

"Bloodtime" follows previously announced single "Annihilate The Infernal Army" and takes listeners on a descent into the chilling depths of human and supernatural history, wrapped in the complex, brutal soundscapes that Vomit The Soul is renowned for. Both singles serve as a formidable precursor to the full 'Massive Incineration' album release on June 7th. Embrace the darkness with Vomit The Soul's latest creation and delve into a tale as old as time, set to the backdrop of their crushingly brutal death metal.

ABOUT VOMIT THE SOUL

Formed in 2000 by death metal aficionados Max, Ycio, and Denny, Vomit The Soul quickly moved from rehearsal tapes to live gigs and EP recordings, despite lineup changes. Their relentless drive led them to independently release their EP 'Human Insanity' in 2003 and gain traction with intense live performances across Italy. The pursuit of excellence took them offstage to refine their craft, resulting in their well-received debut album 'Portraits Of Inhuman Abominations' in 2005 under Comatose Music, which catapulted them into the international festival circuit, rubbing shoulders with global death metal giants.

Regrouping in 2021 with original members Max and Ycio, joined by new faces Stefano Rossi Ciucci and Davide Billia, the band's evolution continued with the album 'Cold', their first with world renowned independent label, Unique Leader Records, which reasserted their dominance in the genre. The current lineup, including Andrea Pillitu and a role shift for Ciucci, entered MK2 Recording Studio in 2024 to create 'Massive Incineration'. Mixed by Billia and mastered at Hertz Studios, this upcoming album promises to maintain the band’s signature slam brutality with a fresh sound, set for global release on June 7th by Unique Leader Records.

WORMED Announces New Album 'Omegon'

Amidst the most infinite expanses of the universe - where modern advances in technology collide with ancient alien forces - stand the almighty Wormed. The brutal space invaders are poised to take another quantum leap into the world of technical death metal with their highly-anticipated fourth album. Omegon was recorded at BlackStorm Studios and mixed and mastered to perfection by Colin Marston. On lead single "Automaton Virtulague", the band transcend into a crushing and heady new dimension.

Watch the animated video for "Automaton Virtulague" Below

Omegon comes out July 5 on Season of Mist.

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On "Automaton Virtulague", Wormed twist technical brilliance and brutal elegance into an alternative universe. The song opens a hole into the album's overarching, mind-bending, sci-fi narrative. A shadowy hacker named Krighsu battles against galactic civilizations over the mysterious Omegon, a cosmic substance that defies the grasp of mere mortals. Behind the double helix of guitarists Migueloud and D-Kazar, Phlegton's blackhole growl bends the fabric of space and time.   

The video for "Automaton Virtulague" was created by Polyhedron with concepting and post-production by Phlegeton Art Studio.

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Space – the final frontier. Yet, when WORMED reach out into the void, the results sound far more like a dark space opera inhabited by bizarre aliens, genetically and technically evolved meta-humans struggling for power and survival in galactic empires. Now, the nano-technological war has been unleashed in the void to defeat the last sower of human life, Krighsu!

Odd-time signatures, avalanches of breaks and complex rhythmical as well as melodic patterns will excite every aficionado of extreme technicality, while growls down-tuned strings and double-bass assaults will more than satisfy extreme metal connoisseurs. While being outstandingly skilled musicians Wormed are avoiding any self-indulgent show of prowess for its own sake. Instead, the five-piece from Madrid clearly lays its emphasis on creating atmospheric songs, which develop and grow along the underlying story.

Originating from Spain's capital Madrid in 1998, Wormed immediately made an impact in the death metal scene with the release of their 'Floating Cadaver in the Monochrome' MCD (1999). Following a promo CD under the title 'Voxel Mitosis' (2001), the first studio album 'Planisphaerium' received high acclaim by critics and fans alike in 2003. In the wake of their debut full-length, the Spanish received invitations to international festival shows and touring around the globe. Wormed performed in Japan alongside GORATORY and VOMIT REMNANTS and afterwards hit Europe with MALIGNANCY and DESPONDENCY.

A creative hiatus, partly due to line-up changes and filled with re-issues of their previous released as well as the single 'Quasineutrality' (2010) finally ended, when their sophomore album 'Exodromos' came out in 2013. On their third full-length 'Krighsu' (2016), the fast-rising Spanish Sci-Fi tech death prodigies are telling a dystopian cosmic story with lyrics and music joined into an overarching concept. Its intense brutality, dissonant dynamic riffing, and tremendous heaviness combined with an amazing futuristic concept, which introduced the character Krighsu – last human in the cosmos, harvested top reviews and saw Wormed headlining in the US and co-headlining in Europe.

In the summer of 2019, Wormed brought their ultra-technical cosmic sonic onslaught to new heights on their 4-track EP ‘Metaportal’, released through Season of Mist. Praised as a monstrously satisfying addition to their catalogue, the EP bridged the gap between their previously released 2016 ‘Krighsu’ and their newest project. Atmospheric yet faithful to the skull-crushing mindboggling textures they’ve given fans over the years, ‘Metaportal’ allowed Wormed to come to terms with the loss of Guillermo Calero in 2018 and move forward.

On ‘Omegon’, Wormed’s upcoming 2024 release, they continue the story of Krigshu, a timeline hacker entangled in manipulation by cosmic forces. As viciously as the aggression they bring on their technically impressive instruments, Krigshu battles his way to unlock the mysteries of Omegon, a mysterious cosmic substance holding ultimate power. With 9 tracks of ultimate interstellar chaos, a story unfolds and Wormed prove yet again that they reign supreme on the technical death metal genre.

Line-up
Phlegeton - Vocals
Migueloud - Guitars
D-Kazar - Guitars
Guillemoth - Bass
V-Kazar - Drums

Recording Studio
BlackStorm Studios (Karrantza, Basque Country)

Production Credits
Ekaitz Garmendia - Producer & Sound Engineer
Mixed & Mastered by Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves (Queens, NY, USA)
Editing by Simon Da Silva at The Empty Hall (Madrid, ES)

Cover Art
Phlegeton - "Phlegeton Art Studio"

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AFTERMATH Releases Single "We Don’t Want a Riot" + Official Lyric Video via TLG|ZOID Through Virgin Music Group

AFTERMATH has unveiled the official lyric video for their single "We Don't Want A Riot," set to release on May 10th via TLG|ZOID through Virgin Music Group. The track originally featured on the album No Time to Waste, which debuted on March 17, 2023.

Charlie Tsiolis, vocalist of AFTERMATH, shared insights on the single, stating, "Musically, 'We Don't Want A Riot' channels the punk undertones reminiscent of our earlier work, with an infectious riff. Our aim was for the song's message to resonate with that authentic punk energy. We recognize the timely relevance of the song's message, which transcends political divides. It's a plea for peace, devoid of partisan affiliations, urging listeners to transcend the constraints of party politics."

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WATCH the Official Lyric Video Below

Chicago based Aftermath, fronted by Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis, formed in October 1985 when Charlie and his schoolmate Steve Sacco (Guitar) got together. This early incarnation with Adam (Bass) and Ray Schmidt (Drums) released their first demo in 1986 featuring “Sentenced to Death”, “Revenge”, “Shotgun” and “The Aftermath”.

In 1987, they unleashed their second demo entitled Killing the Future featuring the tracks “When Will You Die”, “Going No Place”, “Chaos”, “Meltdown” and “War for Freedom”. The band pursued a mind-blowing speed and technical brand of thrash that soon set them apart from the pack and in the process made them a pioneering crossover thrash band.

The tracks "War for Freedom" & "When Will You Die" were both featured on the British Metal Forces magazine_compilation LP Demolition: Scream Your Brains Out in 1988. Their appearance on the Metal Forces compilation further expanded the band's international appeal.

By 1988, the band's musical direction was changing, and Adam's raw and simple bass lines would soon be replaced with complex and technical bass parts handled at first by John Lovette. Ironically, John never played bass on any Aftermath recording and was not even a bass player. He wanted to join the band so badly, however, that he came to the audition with a friend's bass he had just started to play. The speed and complex playing he displayed were like nothing the members had ever seen before on bass. He landed the gig that day. When the band decided it was time to add a second guitarist, Lovette told his bandmates of his desire to switch to guitar and for the first time he came clean he was a guitar player pretending to be a bass player all along. His bass playing was surpassed by his guitar skills and the band found its second guitar player, but unfortunately the search for a bass player was forced to resume. Luckily, the search (for the time being, anyway) ended with Danny Vega. His warm and precise playing was the perfect complement to the guitar playing of Lovette and Sacco and worked amazingly well with Schmidt's powerful drumming. With Lovette handling most of the song writing duties, Aftermath was about to make an unbelievable musical change.

By 1989, that change brought on by Lovette's writing and the band's musical tastes and stylings had slowed and matured as evidenced by the release of the underground classic demo Words That Echo Fear. Danny Vega was replaced on bass by Chris Waldron. The band went onto to become a trailblazing progressive/technical thrash band in the years that followed.

In 1990, based on the huge international success of the Words that Echo Fear demo, the metal label RoadRacer Records (a subsidiary of Roadrunner Records)approached the band for a demo deal, which resulted in a live four track demo featuring the songs “Eyes of Tomorrow”, “Afraid Of Time”, “The Act Of Unspoken Wisdom”and “Reflecting Pictures". Negotiations eventually broke down and Aftermath signed to New York's Big Chief Records. The label's collapse halfway through the recording sessions led to a long delay in finishing the record. While the band struggled to pay the studio bill, the album the band started to record in 1990 would not see the light of day for four years. The experience left the band reeling and forced them to issue the album under their own imprint with the help of their manager through Zoid Recordings in 1994. Four long years had passed since the initial recordings for the record Eyes of Tomorrowand the scene had dramatically changed.

The album was subsequently re-released on Thermometer Sound Surface / Zoid and released yet again four years (1998) later on Black Lotus Records in a re-mastered version.

Quite famously, Aftermath, in a notable court case Tsiolis v. Interscope. Records. Inc., 946 F.Supp. 1344, 1349 (N.D.III. 1996) sued high-profile millionaire rapper DR. DRE over the ownership of the Aftermath name. The Rapper tried to buy the name for $50,000, which the band rejected. The band sued him. As part of the settlement, Interscope Records signed the band. To the label's surprise, the band delivered a record under the moniker Mother God Moviestar. Its eponymous Electro-Metal debut was released in March 1998. The case has been studied in law schools around the US related to the issue of trademark dilution.

Aftermath has continued to receive critical acclaim as one of the major influences in the genre. The band was featured on pages 9 and 10 of Gary Sharpe-Young's A - Z of Thrash Metal, available on Cherry Red Books. Aftermath is also given an entire feature section in Alexandros Anesiadis’ 2019 book Crossover the Edge: Where Hardcore, Punk, and Metal Collide.

Twenty-five years after its formation, Aftermath's music made its return in 2011 with the release of the Box Set 25 YEARS OF CHAOS on Area Death Productions and the vinyl When Will You Die on F.O.A.D. The reemergence of one of the most original thrash bands ever continued in 2014 with their decision to reunite for several concerts in 2015.

Coming off their first show in 20 years at Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in their hometown of Chicago, the band ripped the stage apart at Headbanger’s Open Air in Hamburg, Germany that summer. In the Fall of 2015, the reunion continued with the reissue of Eyes of Tomorrow. With an expanded booklet and remastered by Paul Logus (Pantera, Steel Panther), Shadow Kingdom Records released the band's debut along with bonus material. Following this release was the Killing the Future reissue on Divebomb Records. Once again Paul Logus remastered the tracks from their original source and created a wall of sound in the process. Killing the Future, along with the expanded booklet and bonus tracks from the band's 1986 first demo completed the celebration of the band's 30th anniversary.

In 2017, the band started writing the material for their new album. There is Something Wrong is an 11-song opus recorded by Chuck Macak. mastered by Ted Jensen and released through Ingrooves by Zoid Entertainment and The Label Group. A concept record in the truest sense of the word, the album features a mix of old-school crossover thrash and technical/progressive metal and is a commentary on what is wrong with the world today. A calling out of the masses to wake up and know the real enemy. The music is urgent, and the lyrics challenge the listener to seek the truth. Aftermath went back to its early days and revived its crossover thrash stylings on several songs, but those are only samples of what the listeners have in store for them once they put on their headphones and listen to There is Something Wrong in its entirety.

In 2020, Aftermath released a re-imagined version of the John Lennon classic, "Give Peace a Chance". The song was remixed and remastered for the new album and included on the record because of the message.

“John Lennon’s urgent call for peace in Give Peace a Chance is more important today than ever, and our call for peace with this cover is the perfect message to follow up our previous album. We released a dark concept album with a bleak message and felt it was important to follow that up with something positive. The visuals in the video are as important as the lyrics in a way. We live in a visual world today and this video needed to get out the message of HOPE. Having a young girl be the focus of the video was our way of getting that across. Seeing only positive acts when she puts on Lennon’s famous glasses was the perfect visual metaphor. Lennon’s message is transmitted not only through his lyrics but also through the perspective created by his unique lenses” says the band.

The video was directed by critically acclaimed video director Steven Nathan in New York City.

Aftermath unleashed their highly awaited masterpiece, No Time to Waste, through Zoid Entertainment/TLG/INgrooves on March 17, 2023. This release stands as the triumphant conclusion to a powerful trilogy, representing a notable departure from the somber tones of its predecessor.

In an exclusive statement, Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis shared, "We take immense pride in this album, a culmination of a trilogy that commenced with our debut. Crafted during a challenging era in contemporary history, 'No Time to Waste' emerges as an anthem of hope. In contrast to our previous dark conceptual endeavor, we've refined this record. The ten tracks within are both weighty and charged, delivering a potent metal experience coupled with a profound message - that collectively, we can overcome, but time is of the essence."

AFTERMATH is:
Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis - Vocals
Steve Sacco - Guitar
Ray Schmidt - Drums
George Lagis - Bass

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Irish Folk / Celtic Rock Band JOLLY JACKERS Release New Album 'Welcome to the Grind'!

Irish Folk/Celtic Rock band JOLLY JACKERS unveiled their latest masterpiece, Welcome to the Grind," now available on all major platforms since April 26, 2024. With spirited melodies and electrifying rhythms, they invite listeners on an unforgettable journey through the heart of their musical realm. Get ready to be swept away by their signature blend of tradition and innovation as they infuse every note with the soul-stirring spirit of Ireland.

"This album is different than our previous ones. It’s a rainbow of feelings, with the lowest lows and the highest highs in it. For the first time, we are telling you stories from the deep corners of our minds, things we haven’t talked about before. You’ll meet demons, nightmares, and dark thoughts haunting our minds… But also hope, and maybe the power as well to fight them all in the end," says the band.

They add, "We have reached the most important record of our career so far. In our first 10 years, there were a lot of changes in membership (22?) while we were constantly working. 5 albums, 5 singles, and nearly 400 concerts in 14 countries are our record. Many could not stand this pace and left. The last time we almost hit the ground running was a month before we recorded the album, but one of our founders, Rea, led the band and we decided to stay five of us and still make this record."

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With 13,000 Facebook followers and nearly 34,000 monthly Spotify listeners, the Jolly Jackers have now played in 13 European countries. The band is getting more and more attention on the Hungarian and international press.

The Budapest based Jolly Jackers, founded in January 2013, is a truly unique and professional production with more than 300 concerts, 5 records and 5 singles behind them.

The band roars like an incredible energy bomb on every stage, be it in a small pub somewhere in the Swiss mountains or at a big international festival in the heart of Spain. They have already played together with artists such as The Rumjacks, Fiddler's Green, Europe or Eluveitie.

At their concerts they only play their own compositions, and the production is now traditionally spiced up with a bottle of whiskey, which the group shares with the thirsty audience during the concert.

The Band:
Rea - vocal, flute, whistle
Enéh - bass
Ilka - violin
Simi - drums
Mark - guitar, mandolin

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Miranda Lambert's "Wranglers" Arrives

Miranda Lambert has never flinched when it comes to her music. Full-tilt, strong as hell, she’s been the go-to woman for tender toughness and reckoning when it comes to no-good men. Having announced her alliance with Republic Records with strategic support from the Nashville-based Big Loud, the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history and triple Grammy-winner now drops “Wranglers,” her first single under her new deal. Listen HERE.
 
A tour du force of empowerment in the face of a less than stand-up paramour, “Wranglers” burns like heatwaves in the desert – and announces the next wave of the maverick groundbreaker’s creative sojourn. With tart vocals and electric barbed wire guitars turned up, the slow broil churn seizes on the slow death of love, the callousness of men who won’t see and the strength of a woman who sets destiny in motion and survives in its wake.
 
“‘Wranglers’ is a classic tale of a woman taking her power back,” Lambert says of the sizzling post-Outlaw classic. “I think we can all identify with the character in this song, because we have all had a time in our life where we needed to find our strength, and also get a little revenge on someone who did us wrong or hurt us. This offers such a cool, raging take on how something like this unravels; I think the songwriters nailed it.”
 
Written by Audra Mae, who also sings on the track, Evan McKeever and Ryan Carpenter, “Wranglers” opens with a foreboding, brittle tangle of electric guitars that suggest Neil Young’s Crazy Horse as much as Waylon Jennings in his prime. What emerges is a forceful kind of country that’s as strong as it is hypnotic, delivering a hard-won freedom song for anyone leaving a situation that didn’t serve them.
 
Working with fellow Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Jon Randall, they convened a band of iconic musicians at Austin’s storied Arlyne Recording Studios. Given Lambert’s passion for songs that cut straight into the gut, they created a sonic vista where consequences feel palpable; where Jedd Hughes and Ethan Ballinger’s electric guitar convergence is as fraught as the fevered clouds of B-3 from Texas legend Bukka Allen. With Rachel Loy’s bass lumbering across Conrad Choucroun’s sticks-on-the-rims drum part, pressure builds as Lambert’s siren’s cry pulls listeners in. Heavy, but not gratuitous, there’s a tension as Lambert half coos, half sings the kind of song that defined her career, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned/ When the knock down drag out’s over/ And Lord knows she took one too many... “ 
 
“I am so proud to sing this song,” Lambert says. “It feels like it could have been on the same record as ‘Gunpowder & Lead’ in a lot of ways. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned is a pretty powerful statement, and the way it’s written, you can tell, we’re not kidding.”

Lambert debuted the song with a live performance at the Stagecoach Festival over the weekend, with the Tennessean praising the moment as kicking off “the next chapter of Miranda Lambert’s legendary career” and Rolling Stone celebrating the live debut as “a smoldering track rooted firmly in one of Lambert’s favorite topics, payback,” with Variety proclaiming of the hit-packed set as a whole, “whoever the entertainer of the year may be at any given recent point, Lambert has a strong claim on being country’s entertainer of the two-decades.”
 
Now available on all streaming platforms, “Wranglers” displays Lambert’s signature don’t-tread-on-me ethos, but also suggests a creative force finding new levels. Having delivered the rowdy girl’s soundtrack for almost two decades, the East Texas songwriter/superstar continues making music that speaks to the heart of women who love hard, live out loud and are fearless about how they take on the world around them.
 
“Country music at its core tells the truth about life, but it makes you feel something,” Lambert says. “Sometimes you laugh. Sometimes you throw your fist in the air. Sometimes that fist goes through the wall. All I know is I’ve got a lot more to say, and a lot more music coming soon. So for anyone who’s ever seen themselves in one of my songs, especially the rowdy ones, get ready! We wanted to come with something that really says something from the start. And there’s a whole lot of feelings and rhythms and great playing to come.”
 
Lambert was also recently announced as a performer at the upcoming ACM Awards, airing May 16 live from Ford Center at The Star in her home state of Texas, exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. In addition, her headlining live show returns to the road with a three-night stand at New Braunfels, Texas’ iconic Whitewater Amphitheater later this month with coast-to-coast tour dates running throughout the summer plus major festivals including Rock the Country, Calgary Stampede, Under the Big Sky and more.
 
For more information on upcoming shows, new music and all things Miranda Lambert, please visit MirandaLambert.com.

Upcoming Miranda Lambert Concert Dates
May 24-26       New Braunfels, Texas  ||  Whitewater Amphitheater
June 7              Altoona, Penn.  ||  People’s Natural Gas Field
June 8              Mashantucket, Conn.  ||  Foxwoods Resort Casino
June 29            Midland, Texas  ||  Momentum Bank Ballpark
July 5              Hinckley, Minn.  ||  Grand Casino Hinckley
July 6              Mt. Pleasant, Mich.  ||  Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
July 12            Calgary, Alberta  ||  Calgary Stampede
July 13            Whitefish, Mont.  ||  Under the Big Sky Festival
July 17            Paso Robles, Calif.  ||  California Mid-State Fair
July 20            Lincoln, Calif.  ||  Thunder Valley
July 21            Highland, Calif.  ||  Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
July 26            Pearl, Miss.  ||  Trustmark Park
July 27            Anderson, S.C.  ||  Rock the Country Festival
Aug. 17           Springfield, Ill.  ||  Illinois State Fair
Aug. 24           Houston, Texas  ||  Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show
Aug. 30           Canandaigua, N.Y.  ||  Constellation Brands Marvin Sands
Aug. 31           Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sept. 27           Gautier, Miss.  ||  The Sound Amphitheater
Sept. 28           Memphis, Tenn.  ||  Autozone Park


About Miranda Lambert
Acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, her music has also won three Grammys and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best of the year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
With seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum sales certifications, she’s conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency and blurred genres with Leon Bridges, Enrique Iglesias, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Elle King as well as her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’All Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first and only woman on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line available at Boot Barn. Driven by her passion for rescue animals, her MuttNation Foundation has raised nearly $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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ATRIUM Release New Single "Silent Lucidity" + Official Music Video

Rock band ATRIUM released their fourth single and official music video called "Silent Lucidity" to all major platforms on May 3, 2024.

“Controlling the dreamworld is a next level spiritual journey," says the band.

ATRIUM will be on the road supporting 10 Years & Texas Hippie Coalition in May 2024, including other concert events that are on the Atrium schedule. Visit AtriumBand.com for concert schedules and other announcements.

Stream/Download "Silent Lucidity"

https://songwhip.com/atrium/silent-lucidity

https://ffm.to/atrium

WATCH Atrium "Silent Lucidity" (Official Music Video) Below.

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Wildstreet's New EP 'Wildstreet IV', and "The Road" Single + Music Video, Out Worldwide Now!

Wildstreet released their new EP IV on April 26th via Golden Robot Records and Beyond Agency. The EP includes "The Road," a previously unreleased single and music video. Wildstreet frontman, songwriter Eric Jayk described the "The Road" as “the most personal and autobiographical song he has ever written.”

With a steady rhythm and thoughtful, reflective lyrics, "The Road" is equally melodic and powerful. The song develops in intensity and emotion leading to a powerful guitar solo. The songs depth and atmosphere are complimented with guest keyboardist Spencer Albee’s haunting B3 Organ. With the track’s mysterious ending it’s certain it will leave fans guessing what’s next.

Stream (all platforms):

Wildstreet - IV

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Hailing from New York City, Wildstreet began in 2006. They released Wildstreet in 2009, Wildstreet II . . . Faster . . . Louder! in 2011 and the single "Easy Does It" in 2012. Their two official music videos "Poison Kiss" (which featured Don Jamieson) and "Easy Does It" quickly reached 3 million youtube views and gave the band a worldwide following. Wildstreet showcased at SXSW, M3 rock festival, Rocklahoma and performed alongside Avenged Sevenfold, Black Veil Brides, Escape the Fate, Sebastian Bach, Dorothy, Twisted Sister, Michael Monroe, Crashdiet, Kix, and LA Guns. Wildstreet’s songs have been licensed for National/International TV: MTV, VH1, Oxygen, TBS, movies, and video games.

In 2017, Wildstreet performed select USA dates and released the "Raise Hell" single. The band toured Europe for the first time in 2019, and released "Tennessee Cocaine", "Three Way Ride", and "Born to Be".

In 2020, Wildstreet signed with Golden Robot Records and released III in June 25, 2021 along with the official music video for "Mother". Making an appearance at RockFest WI, they toured the USA and Europe and released their cover of The 69 Eyes"Mrs. Sleazy".

In 2022, Wildstreet released the singles, "One Tattoo", "Born To Be (RLK)", "Won’t Be Apart" and "Say Goodbye" while touring in the USA and Mexico, and again appearing at Rockfest WI and Rocklahoma.

In 2023, Wildstreet set out on a 30-date Europe tour in 12 new countries. They also toured Europe in fall, recording the music video for their new single, "Sick To Death" in Brno, CZ. Wildstreet released their new EP, IV, via Golden Robot Records on 4/26.

Wildstreet:
Eric Jayk: Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Wrath Starz: Lead & Rhthym Guitar, Vocals
Kevin R. Scarf: Bass, Vocals
Dylan Graff: Drums, Vocals

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96 BITTER BEINGS Re-Record CKY Fan Favorites For 'Return To Hellview' Record Out June 14th

Influential Los Angeles rock band 96 BITTER BEINGS has announced their ‘Return To Hellview’ with a new record featuring a collection of fan-favorite, re-recorded CKY tracks spanning founding guitarist, vocalist and primary songwriter Deron Miller’s time with the band. Set for release digitally on June 14th from Nuclear Blast, Return To Hellview gives nod in the title to the hostile town of Hellview Miller first sang about on CKY’s debut track ‘96 Bitter Beings,’ which the band takes their name from.

On the upcoming release Miller says:

“Revisiting these songs was a blast. I hadn’t heard the original versions in so long but I was able to get a lot of the re-recordings done just from memory. When the recording process got down to covering specific details of all the tracks, that’s when I went back and listened to the original versions. 

I love all the songs but there’s always been issues that bothered me about the originals. A lot of my problems with them were arbitrary and not that important…things that I just wanted to fix that most listeners wouldn’t even notice. But there were some things I wanted to add to these songs and some things I wanted to take out. The goal was to challenge myself to redo these classic tracks in a way that they could be heard as remixes instead of re-recordings. I think we succeeded. 

I hope a lot of fans will hear this album as remixes of the originals. Not many bands have access to the original masters that are owned by record companies and therefore don’t have the option to remix anything. We’re excited to see the response.”

Today, 96 BITTER BEINGS has revealed the first re-recorded single, ‘Flesh Into Gear,’ that’s accompanied by the visualizer here: https://youtu.be/z2XODM_DL3k

Miller adds about re-recording the beloved single:

“‘Flesh Into Gear’ was a sizeable hit for me and because of that I tended to always put it under a microscope. I was never fully happy with the original’s mix. I’m finally 100% happy with it. This whole process is the result of a nutty perfectionist trying to chase that feeling of total satisfaction. I achieved it. Basically, I’m saying I won’t be doing this again 20 years from now.”

Stream ‘Flesh Into Gear’: https://bfan.link/flesh-into-gear 

Presave Return To Hellview: https://bfan.link/return-to-hellview 

About 96 BITTER BEINGS:

Deron Miller gives his life to the riff. Unrestrained by industry expectations and genre limitations, the boundlessly prolific guitarist and voice behind multiple beloved projects is best known as the founder, frontman, and songwriter in CKY. His authentic and effortlessly hooky heavy rock obsession returns with 96 BITTER BEINGS. Reinvigorated and ready to rumble all over again, Miller roars back with the same reverence for riffage that made underground hits out of CKY anthems like “Flesh Into Gear,” “Escape from Hellview,” and “Disengage the Simulator” from 1998 till 2011.  

The familiar warmth, feel, groove, and unapologetic honesty which drove the song “96 Quite Bitter Beings” to 54 million streams (on Spotify alone) permeates the pair of albums unleashed by 96BB. 

A successful crowdfunding campaign saw Miller, guitarist Kenneth Hunter, bassist Shaun Luera and Shaun’s brother, drummer Tim, conjure up 2018’s "Camp Pain" in limited release. North American touring followed, wrapping up shortly before the COVID-19 shutdowns. 

“After CKY and a short break, I decided to continue, without changing the sound,” Miller explains. “Because that’s what I do. It’s what I love to do and what people say I do well. All of the guys who got in the band with me are great musicians. And each of them is hungry. They have priorities and ambitions about being in a rock band, no matter the grim state of pop music out there. If we can bring rock and metal back to the mainstream, in some way, that’s the dream.”

In 2022, 96 BITTER BEINGS joined Nuclear Blast Records and shortly after released their critically revered album, Synergy Restored, which features the standout tracks ‘Vaudeville’s Revenge,’ ‘Wish Me Dead,’ ‘Fire Skyline’ and ‘Bloodrock Mania.’

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1349 Unleash Black Metal Onslaught on New Single "Ash of Ages"

In the grand tradition of black metal supremacy, 1349 returns with a searing standalone single, "Ash of Ages", paving the desolate path to their much-anticipated North American tour later this May. Echoing the grim roots of black metal's full-throated cry, "Ash of Ages" ascends from the band's profound depths to scorch the earth with its presence.

1349 have been the unrelenting force of Norwegian black metal since their rise from the realm of Alvheim in 1997. Their journey throughout the years has been relentless, an endless pursuit to refine their dark craft. With each release, they've etched their mark deeper into the annuls of the genre, and "Ash of Ages" is nothing less than a continuation of this furious legacy.

Listen to the new single "Ash of Ages" below.

"Ash of Ages" is out today on all streaming services!

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Pre-order "Ash of Ages" on 12" Black Vinyl today!

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The Norwegian black metal titans are set to unleash their blistering storm across Eastern Canada and the U.S. this May, commencing with a thunderous roar at Dark Lord Day Festival in Munster, IN.

Along for this malevolent crusade are the enigmatic Canadian occultists Spectral Wound, the ferocious Antichrist Siege Machine from Richmond, and the spellbinding Spirit Possession hailing from Oregon.

1349 will be bringing along the new single on 12" vinyl - lucky souls attending one of the 11 hellish rituals will get the chance to get the first new music since 1349's critically-acclaimed 2019 album The Infernal Pathway.

Buy tickets: https://legion1349.com/

2024 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

May 18: Munster, IN @ Dark Lord Day Festival (w/ Abbath, High on Fire & more) [TICKETS]

May 20: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace [TICKETS]
May 21: Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD [TICKETS]
May 22: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs [TICKETS]
May 23: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows [TICKETS]
May 24: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest* (1349 and Spectral Wound only) [TICKETS]
May 25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 [TICKETS]
May 26: Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply** (no Spirit Possession) [TICKETS]
May 28: Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop [TICKETS]
May 29: Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue [TICKETS]
May 30: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme [TICKETS]

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1349 is AURAL HELLFIRE. That has been, and continues to be, the primary concept since the band first rose from the ashes of Alvheim in 1997. Conceived around the founding members - vocalist and former drummer Ravn, guitarist Tjalve, and Seidemann on bass - 1349 completed their line-up with the addition of guitarist Archaon in 1999 and SATYRICON drum-legend Frost in 2001.

When their debut Liberation was unleashed in 2003, the Norwegians took the world by storm with their intense blend of old school black metal soundscapes and ultra-fast aggression. Further assaults followed in rapid succession. Beyond the Apocalypse (2004) and Hellfire (2005) cemented the band's reputation as one of the strongest acts in the scene.

Upon the departure of founding member Tjalve, who decided to focus on his band PANTHEON I, 1349 have since continued as a four-piece – occasionally adding guest guitarists. Extensive touring aided the growth of their now massive following when the four piece opened for reunited metal legends CELTIC FROST in North America in 2006.

Impressively demonstrating that holding true to the principles of the genre do not mean nostalgia and stagnation, 1349 widened their sonic palette with Revelations of the Black Flame (2009), which was co-mixed by CELTIC FROST mastermind Tom Gabriel "Warrior" Fischer. This inspired a newfound ambient darkness from the band, which was further explored on Demonoir (2010).

Massive Cauldron of Chaos (2013) was the next milestone in the Norwegians merciless advance, scoring excellent reviews and a nomination for a Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen). The release sparked more festival shows as well as extensive touring, bringing 1349 to Australia and New Zealand. In 2018, the Munch Museum and Innovation Norway chose 1349 as one of four bands to create a song based on the paintings of Edvard Munch. As a result, the single Dødskamp was released earlier this year.

After performing a fiery show at Norway’s Inferno festival this year, 1349 started recording in Amper Tone studios and Studio Nyhagen with engineer Jarrett Pritchard. Thus, The Infernal Pathway was born, a sonic parallel to summoning and unleashing the beast of the abyss in all its fearsome, ferocious and powerful splendor.

Now, in 2024, the Norwegian black metal titans 1349 are readying themselves to bring AURAL HELLFIRE across the US in May & EU in October. With these rituals, they bring the fiery Ash of Ages, marking new things to come...

Line-up
Archaon - Guitars
Frost - Drums
Ravn - Vocals
Seidemann - Bass

Recording Studio
Amper Tone (Oslo, Norway) & NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P. (Orlando, USA)

Production Credits
Produced by Jarrett Prichard & Ravn
Mixed by Jaerrett Prichard & Ravn at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.
Mastered by Jaerrett Prichard at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.

Biography
J. Bennett

Cover Art
Jordan Barlow

Stream: https://orcd.co/1349ashofages

Links/Follow Artist:
Official Website: http://www.legion1349.com/
Bandcamp: http://1349som.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1349official
Instagram: http://instagram.com/1349official
Twitter: http://twitter.com/1349official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/1349auralhellfire
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/150xbiJGnTy1tSBZ9EFKnT
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/10673
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/1349/79664050
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/22185
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/1349/e/B001LHI2SI/

Booking Contact:
Europe: Doomstar Bookings - Zoltan (zoltan@doomstarbookings.com)
North America: Heavy Talent - Jake (jake@heavytalent.com)
World: Photograve Management - Håkon (grave@photograve.net)

Available Formats:
Digital Download
12" Vinyl Jacket - Black (on tour only!)