It’s a Sabotage! Rising Punk/Metal Unit THE HELLFREAKS Unleash Beastie Boys Cover “Sabotage” + Music Video

After recently signing with Napalm Records and shaking things up with new single, “Old Tomorrow”, Hungarian outfit THE HELLFREAKS are at it again with their blazing cover of massive classic “Sabotage” by New York hip hop legends Beastie Boys! Showcasing more of what can be expected from their stellar discography now boasting millions of streams, “Sabotage” doubles down on the catchy, trademark, high-octane alt-metal/groove side of the band’s sound.

Frontwoman Shakey Sue’s raspy punk rock vocals and angsty attitude shine bright atop crisp, modern production - bass and drums provide a tight and thick foundation, while guitars go crazy with pitched, Morello-inspired solos, before leading into a kickass breakdown - guaranteed to get the mosh pits crazy! After making a name for themselves internationally by touring in Europe and the USA, “Sabotage" is a merciless demonstration of what Budapest-based THE HELLFREAKS have in store on their upcoming full-length album - ready to take over the world!

THE HELLFREAKS on “Sabotage”:

“Everyone who knows our history might not be surprised by the unpredictable steps of THE HELLFREAKS. We love to challenge ourselves and see this mindset as the oil for our engine, that is why we decided to do something we never did before - to cover a song that represents a legendary piece of rock music history.

The four members of THE HELLFREAKS are from different musical corners, so it wasn't an easy task to find the song that feels right to all of us, but when the idea of Beastie Boys “Sabotage” popped up in the air, we were all immediately on board! We admire the band, but at the same, we saw how we could spice the song with some HELLFREAKS spirit to turn it somehow to our own. That being said we decided to record the instrumental part not instrument by instrument, part by part as it’s usual, but recorded it all together, live, to keep the essence of Beastie Boys in our own version too. On the top we wanted to set a sign of our roots visually as well. The New York based Beastie Boys came straight from the undergound and had a massive influence on rock music till these days. To respect that, we recorded the video in the heart of our hometown, Budapest, over the rooftops of our city on the Gellért Hill, which is also the home of Hungary's Liberty Statue.

We loved working on this very much and hope that you’ll enjoy our version!”

Watch the music video for “Sabotage”

Stay tuned for what THE HELLFREAKS have planned for 2022!

The Hellfreaks are:

Zsuzsa Radnóti - vocals

József Takács - guitar

Gábor Domján - bass

Béla Budai - drums

ARTIFAS Releases New Album 'Reflections' via Imagen Records NOW!; On Tour Now with Nonpoint!

Artifas Buy/Stream link:

https://linktr.ee/artifas

Hard rock band ARTIFAS released their new album titled Reflections today viaImagen Records!. The band is currently on tour with Nonpoint.

"We are so excited to finally be releasing this album. We put everything we had into making this record, and the anticipation has been killing us. We made what we feel is the truest representation of us. At the end of the day, we made the album we wanted to make. Reflections takes a dive into our heads and explores the more vulnerable thoughts that we have experienced" says the band.

In celebration of the new release, Artifas will be having a giveaway!

Giveaway details: 
-Must save or purchase the entire album digitally. 
-Must send proof of save or purchase to our email: artifasrock@gmail.com 
Giveaway ends on 01/30/22

Artifas on tour with Nonpoint:

1/14 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Wallys w/Nonpoint 
1/15 - Easton, PA @ One Centre Square w/Nonpoint 
1/16 - Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents w/Nonpoint 
1/18 - Charleston, WV @ Rock City Bake Company w/Nonpoint 
1/19 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend w/Nonpoint 
1/20 - Huntsville, AL @ Sidetracks Music Hall w/Nonpoint 
1/29 - Little Rock, AR @ Rev Room w/Nonpoint 
1/30 - St. Louis, MO @ Pop’s

American Hard Rock band Artifas was formed in 2011 in Jackson, TN by lead guitarist Cody Criswell and lead vocalist Scottie Somerville. In the months following, the two founders of the group would immediately recruit an assortment of hometown musicians and begin looking to record their debut EP. After having a long and ugly encounter that resulted in the theft of all the bands funds and receiving no album in return, the original incarnation of the group would spend 2012-2013 doing several independent tours and writing music. After debuting with their EP Enemy Inside in 2013 and doing numerous regional/national tours in support of it, the band replaced former members with guitarist Mikey Miller, bassist Anthony Mattox, and drummer Jared Wainscott.

With almost two years of touring with the new lineup under their belts, Artifas inked themselves a record deal and hit the studio to make their first full length album. The 2015 release of the title track, “Inhuman,” would bring the band some commercial success, reaching # 32 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart and sending the band on the road in support of their new album. The band landed tours with established artists like Theory of a Deadman, Shamans Harvest, Pop Evil, Saint Asonia, Aranda, and others. The follow up single from that record, “Blood 4 Blood”, would later get picked up by the World Series of Fighting and subsequently land a feature in theUFC movie “Fight Valley”. The band parted ways with their record label in 2016, and remained on tour throughout the US for most of the following year, also traveling internationally for the first time with the likes of Papa Roach, Hoobastank, P.O.D.,Trapt, and Sick Puppies to play for our American Troops.

Multiple tour cycles later, Artifas found themselves back in the studio making new music. The band worked with multiple writers and producers throughout the entirety of 2018, but would ultimately only find themselves frustrated with the recordings that resulted. After a soul search within the group, Artifas elected to embrace their own vision and write/produce their next album independently, free from the creative overreach of outside influence.

After two years of writing, recording, and mixing, Artifas has completed the new album, and plans to unleash it upon the world. With catchy guitar riffs, dizzying drums, and soaring melodies, Reflections will send you on an emotional journey, exploring the band’s semi-prog, radio rock sound while diving deeper into the human complex with lyrics centered around self awareness and the bands own struggles with mental health. The goal for the creation of this album was to make a record that met the band’s expectations and you can rest assured they held nothing back. Mixed and Mastered by Forrester Savell (Twelve Foot Ninja, Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus), Reflections promises to wow you with musical prowess, all the while delivering Artifas’ important message on unity, inspiration, and the sempiternal battle between dark and light.

Lee McKinney (Born of Osiris) Releases New Solo Album 'In The Light Of Knowledge' via Sumerian Records

Incendiary guitarist Lee McKinney (Born of Osiris) has released his latest solo album 'In The Light Of Knowledge' today via Sumerian Records. Prior to today's release, Lee shared playthroughs for his songs "Stormrage" and"Crystal Song", which together have totaled over 119,000 views on YouTube so far. Speaking on today's release, Leecommented:

"I couldn't be more proud of In The Light of Knowledge. I've always described this album as being as close to "inside an artist's mind" as you can get. That's not just because in a way each of these songs is somewhat of a diary entry for me emotionally, but it's also because I wrote every instrument, produced, edited, engineered, mixed, and mastered it on my own. What you hear is exactly what I heard and felt when creating it in my studio - unchanged by anything or anyone. On that note, thank you to Adrián Terrazas-González for his saxophone contributions, and thank you to Misstiq for her piano contribution to Crystal Song.

This album made me feel like I fine-tuned the vision of what I wanted my solo music to be. I had a clear goal and vision. The vision was to make you FEEL something. If I had to describe the album in one word, it would be emotion. This album (like Infinite Mind) is not intended to be a shred fest. Of course, it will happen naturally with my play style and tendencies, but it is NEVER a goal of my solo records. There will always be a new faster guitar player coming up in the world. The "race" doesn't appeal to me anymore. I've been playing guitar for 22 years... at this point, evoking emotion is more important to me than recycling shred techniques. I think from the beginning of my career, melody, and emotion have been what I've excelled at. These solo albums are me exploring that deeper.

I hope you all enjoy it. Thank you for the support."

Stream 'In The Light Of Knowledge' here and watch the music videos for "Stormrage" and "Crystal Song" below.

SOILWORK ANNOUNCE RASMUS EHRNBORN AS THEIR FULL TIME BASS PLAYER

There's magic in every new beginning: Today, Swedish melodic death metal legends SOILWORK officially kick off the new year with an exciting news to share with all their fans: The band welcomes bass virtuoso Rasmus Ehrnborn to their ranks as full member of SOILWORK.

The band states:
"We are pleased to finally welcome Rasmus Ehrnborn to the Soilwork family and announce him as our official bass player and full time member of the band. Rasmus has been onstage with us ever since the 2019 Verkligheten campaign and recorded our EP A Whisp Of The Atlantic as well as our upcoming album that is due this year. Rasmus is a world class musician and has truly become an important member of the band, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this new constellation".

Rasmus Ehrnborn himself adds:
“For me, joining SOILWORK as a full time member is a bit of a dream come true as I've been a big fan of the band for many years. Their musicianship and songwriting is out of this world, and after touring and recording with the guys these past few years I've come to consider them all dear friends. I'm humbled and proud to be a part of the next chapter of SOILWORK”.

Currently, the band is finalizing their new studio album - stay tuned for big news to come this year and make sure to follow SOILWORK to not miss a single bit! To catch a very first glimpse on how SOILWORK will sound in 2022, head over to Metal Hammer Germany presenting a short look behind the scenes HERE!

With more than twentyfive years of experience, countless shows and eleven studio albums under their belt, it's safe to say that SOILWORK is one of the godfathers of Swedish Melodic Death Metal. Their last album "Verkligheten" was highly lauded by press and fans all over the world and made it to #10 in German album charts.

SOILWORK is:
Björn "Speed" Strid - vocals
David Andersson - guitars
Sven Karlsson - keyboards
Sylvain Coudret - guitars
Bastian Thusgaard - drums
Rasmus Ehrnborn - bass

Check Out THE VEER UNION Official Music Video for Inspiring New, Heavy Rock Anthem, "Standing My Ground" off of Upcoming Album, 'The Butterfly Effect', Via Rock Shop Records

Vancouver, BC Canada based, heavy rock band THE VEER UNION has released the bombastic music video for their newest single, "Standing My Ground". Produced by front-man CRISPIN EARL, "Standing My Ground" is the band's first single off of their forthcoming, new album, The Butterfly Effect, due out in 2022.

"When you’re knocked down to the lowest point in your life you really have two choices; you can roll over and die or you can face your demons head on. Sometimes you have to dig the deepest you ever have to find the strength to get up, to keep fighting and to push the hardest you ever have to get your life, dreams and/or your sanity back on the trajectory required to find the happiness and sense of accomplishment we all seek. ‘Standing my Ground’ is the heaviest track we’ve every released. It’s an anthem for those who are about to, or have almost lost everything. It serves a reminder that no matter what, no matter how huge the adversity may be, keep going.” – THE VEER UNION

Purchase / Stream "Standing My Ground" Online

THE VEER UNION's 2018 Album, Decade II (produced by the band’s lead vocalist, Crispin Earl), contained 4 Billboard Charts Top 40 Singles and has been streamed over 27 million times on Spotify alone. The most notable track off the album, “Living Not Alive”, reached #21 on the Billboard Charts Top 40 in the United States, amassing over 10 million streams, received over 2 million Views on YouTube and the album itself has sold over 10,000 units.

After a vigorous year and a half of touring (With bands like Red, Puddle of Mudd, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Alesana, and Saliva) the band released Covers Collection Vol.1 (with front-man Crispin Earl producing). Their version of Halsey’s “Nightmare” exploded on YouTube and reached 1 Million Views in the first 30 days, climbed to #25 on The Billboard Charts in the United States, and has been streamed over 10 million times across all digital platforms.

In 2020, the band began releasing singles from their album Quarantine Collaborations (produced by Crispin Earl), with three tracks quickly reaching Top 40 status on the Billboard Charts in the United States. On December 17th 2021, Quarantine Collaborations was released in its entirety and, within its third week of release, surpassed the 8.5 Million Stream mark.

In January of 2022 the band surprised fans with the announcement of yet another new Single, “Standing My Ground” (produced by Crispin Earl). The track is available January 14th, 2022, and is accompanied by an official video as well as a promise from the band that “'Standing My Ground' will be the heaviest track we’ve ever released.” The Veer Union will be headlining The Rock Shop Records Tour that is slated to kick off 2022. The full list of tour dates will be announced soon.

Loverboy Returns in 2022 with New Single, “Release” and tour with REO Speedwagon and Styx

“Like millions of others around the globe, we’re ready to rock again,” says Loverboy guitarist/co-founding member Paul Dean about their return to recording and the concert stage in 2022.  

The band’s new single, “Release,” slated for release in mid-January on all digital streaming platforms, is a full-throttle rocker Paul had been working on, at first intended for an unnamed metal band which approached him as a songwriter/producer to work with them. But when that didn’t pan out, Dean decided to reach out to the other members of Loverboy to gauge their interest in recording it as their next single, which became “Release."

“It started out as a frustrated call to action, after months of lock down, and morphed into a metal anthem about the loyalty and commitment of that audience,” said Dean, with lyrics inspired by Sam Dunn’s 2005 documentary Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey. They could well apply to Loverboy itself, going strong more than four decades after forming in Calgary in 1979. 

“The communal aspect of heavy rock is almost like a religion,” says Paul. “I’ve always been a big metal fan; My son and I have seen many of those bands in concert.” 

Paul started with no music, just the phrase, “I need a release,” and eventually finished writing it, before soliciting the other members of Loverboy, starting with lead singer Mike Reno, who contributed vocals and some evocative lyrics like “It’s a frontal attack/It’s a matter of fact.”And when he continues, “Thinkin’ bout me and you/Couldn’t stop if we wanted to/It’s a bond that can’t be broken/Never broken,” Reno could be talking about the long-term relationships within the band or with their own steadfast fans. Paul recorded Mike’s vocals in a single afternoon at Reno’s Vancouver home studio. “Mike always provides that great energy,” says Paul. 

Doug Johnson then added his trademarked keyboard riffs. "He’s such an amazing player and an essential part of the band,” acknowledged Dean. Then, drummer Matt Frenette and bassist Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve, who joined the band in 2001 when original member Scott Smith drowned in a boating accident, provided the always-solid foundation, making “Release” a potent Loverboy anthem in the style of “Working for the Weekend,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” and "Turn Me Loose.”

Working remotely, Frenette sent Dean seven different possible drum “takes” for the track. “That was amazing,” said Paul. “It totally blew me away. And Matt was very helpful in putting the video together as well, he had some great ideas."

Dean adds, “Looks like we’re finally going to get that “Release” this January, when we play together live for the first time in nearly 2 years!”

Loverboy’s upcoming tour dates include January 23 with Rick Springfield at the Ilani Cowlitz Ballroom in Ridgefield, WA and headlining shows March 3rd and 4th in Windsor and Sarnia, ON. Loverboy will then join fellow rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon for the Live Nation promoted “Live & UnZoomed” tour that kicks off May 31, 2022, in Grand Rapids, MI at the Van Andel Arena.

Loverboy has four multi-platinum albums, including the four-million-selling Get Lucky, and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s Keep It Up and 1985’s "Lovin’ Every Minute of It." Their string of hits includes, in addition to the arena-rock anthem “Working for the Weekend,” such staples as “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,”“Heaven in Your Eyes,” “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over," “Heaven In Your Eyes,” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.”

Full 2022 Tour Schedule: 


^ w/ Styx & REO Speedwagon 


January 23 – Ilani Casino & Resort – Ridgefield, WA  

March 3 – Caesars Windsor – Windsor, ON  

March 4 – Imperial Theatre Sarnia – Sarnia, ON  

March 9 – Palace Theater – Greensburg, PA  

March 11 – Berglund Performing Arts Theatre – Roanoke, VA  

March 19 – Spring Music Festival (Big Creek Amphitheater) – Cottonwood, AL  

March 26 – Rhythm City Casino – Davenport, IA  

April 5 – Harris Teeter Corporate Concert (PRIVATE) – Charlotte, NC  

April 8 – Choctaw Casino – Durant, OK  

April 15 – Arcada Theater – St. Charles, IL  

April 22 – Island Resort & Casino – Harris, MI  

April 23 – Island Resort & Casino – Harris, MI  

April 27 – Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games (Meridian Centre) – St. Catharines, ON  

May 9 – ROXFEST – Los Cabos, MX  

May 21 – Spyglass Ridge Winery – Sunbury, PA  

May 31 – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI ^  

June 1 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland, OH ^  

June 3 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St. Louis, MO ^  

June 4 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Chicago, IL ^  

June 7 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI ^  

June 8 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit, MI ^  

June 10 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN ^  

June 11 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH ^  

June 13 – Walmart Amphitheater – Rogers, AR ^  

June 14 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO ^  

June 17 – Ameris Bank Amphitheater – Atlanta GA ^  

June 18 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL ^  

June 19 – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL ^  

July 8 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO ^  

July 9 – USANA Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT ^  

July 12 – White River Amphitheater – Auburn, WA ^  

July 13 – Sunlight Supply Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA ^  

July 15 – Shoreline Amphitheater – Mountain View, CA ^  

July 16 – Five Point Amphitheater – Irvine, CA ^  

July 19 – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA ^  

July 20 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ ^  

July 22 – Germainia Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX ^  

July 23 – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX ^  

July 24 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Houston, TX ^  

July 31 – Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa – Minnedosa, MB  

August 5 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach–Virginia Beach, VA^  

August 6 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC ^  

August 8 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN ^  

August 10 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC ^  

August 12 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA ^  

August 13 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ ^  

August 16 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON ^  

August 17 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY ^  

August 19 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA ^  

August 20 – P.N.C. Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ ^  

August 21 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY ^  

September 2 – St. Croix Casino & Hotel – Turtle Lake, WI  

September 4 – Colorado State Fair – Pueblo, CO  

October 22 – The Canyon – Agoura Hills, CA  

October 29 – “The Sands” – Playa Mujeres, MX 

LOCKJAW Release Official Music Video for "Living in My Head"

Fort Worth, TX based, heavy rock / metal band LOCKJAWis back with the official music video for their newest single, "Living in My Head". Produced by Chris Collier (Korn, KMX) and the video directed by Jeremy Peterson, "Living in My Head" premiered on popular, taste-making YouTube channel Space Untravel!

"'Living in My Head' was a song we felt had to be released early on this album because it really hits home with what the world is going through now. We felt we could connect with fans, and let them know, we are with you. We are all struggling together. We feel the pressure of this world, with the pandemic and uncertainty, it really causes stress, anxiety, mental health issues all around. I don’t think anyone is immune to it. We are really proud of the final product and are glad to send our brand of heavy music into the world. We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do!" - LOCKJAW

Click to Purchase / Stream "Living in My Head" Online!

Lockjaw is a band based in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. The group recently came out with a brand new release announcement for their upcoming single: Silence The Fear. This is going to be the first of many tracks, which the group is planning on releasing throughout the year. This particular song feels like a compelling new chapter for the band, highlighting its commitment to creating music that blurs the lines between a wide range of influences. From the depth and energy of alternative rock down the impactful edge of heavy metal, there are no rules. The group has a rather long history, fueled by the friendship of the band members, who got together to form this band while in high school in the late 90s. The music scene was quite different back then, but just like today, Lockjaw was never interested in chasing trends. These talented musicians had the vision to make their own music and truly give it their all. Lockjaw started making music in 1998, and it didn’t take long for the group to be able to record and release a handful of EPs throughout the local scene. The band’s music earned a solid reputation, and Lockjaw soon grew to the ranks of excellent local bands, on stage and in the studio.

The group is on the verge of making their return with some brand new music, as they are gearing up to release some exciting new material. Lockjaw’s most recent studio single is titled "Silence The Fear," and it is going to be available on August 6th, 2021. On the occasion of this and other recordings, The band hit the studio with famed producer Chris Collier, already well-known for his work with seminal bands such as Korn, as well as Lynch Mob, Prong, and KMX, only to mention a few. Without spoiling anything, let’s just say that these songs depict the band at its best. Instead of releasing a whole record at once, Lockjaw is set to be releasing a handful of singles throughout the years, allowing their releases to seamlessly spread over time and giving the audience a nice constant stream of content. The band’s upcoming music is ultimately a perfect example of the band’s attitude and charismatic approach to songwriting and performance, going for an immediate and earthy sound that favors the human connection between the musicians, rather than hiding their work under an excessive layer of studio trickery. If you are a fan of artists such asMetallica, Lamb Of God, Amon Amarth, Opeth, MachineHead, andSlipknot, this one is definitely going to be right up your alley. Production-wise, the band’s new music is just as exciting and crisp as you might expect from such high standards of recording and production. For instance, "Silence The Fear’s" mix is balanced and very detail-oriented, making for a lively, edgy, and stark sonic approach. In other words, there are many subtle nuances in this release, which really add to the richness of the track when summed up together. At first glance, you’ll notice the roaring walls of guitar and the energetic rhythm section, but if you dive deeper, there is a lot more to uncover. The dynamic spectrum of the song is also very balanced, with a tight yet deep low end that really growls, holding it all together while adding some aggressive edge to the sound.

Find out more about Lockjaw, and do not miss out on the band’s upcoming music, which is going to be available throughout the web’s premier digital streaming platforms.

Cultus Black Releases New Single "NEVERMINE" to all major platforms today!

Masked Metal band, Cultus Black, is set to release their most ambitious single"Nevermine" on all platforms today! Cultus Black is a mysterious metal band featuring members of other well known acts in the national metal scene. This particular outing was co-produced by James Paul Wisner and Sahaj Ticotin. James is a multiple time Gold record producer and Sahaj is known for his work with his bandRa as well as his work with many great bands such as A killers Confession. Check out "Nevermine" at the links below!

Cultus Black have been added to the already stacked lineup for the Rise of the Machine North American Tour in 2022! Cultus Black will be joining metal mainstays STATIC-X, FEAR FACTORY, DOPE, TWIZTID & MUSHROOMHEAD on the tour!

This tour will continue the band's memorial tribute to Wayne Static and celebrate the 20th Anniversary release of Static-X's sophomore album Machine.

For more on Cultus Black: Cultusblack.com 
SHOW TICKETS: https://static-x.org/pages/tour

Cultus Black is an aggressive hard-hitting band that identifies itself as a cult. Their music is unapologetic and intense, yet it is often marked with mesmerizing melodies that could draw in even the most cynical listener. Cultus Black is also identified by their strange appearance. The frontman who simply calls himself “L” stalks stages in ritualistic body paint as other cult members surround him in masks meant to signify their cult status.

Cultus Black is:

L – Messenger

H – guitar

T- guitar

A- Drums

Z- Percussion

J- Bass

Tour Dates that Cultus Black will be on:

Mar 15 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Corona 
Mar 16 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre 
Mar 17 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall 
Mar 18 – Ft. Wayne, IN – The Clyde 
Mar 19 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave 
Mar 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection 
Mar 22 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues 
Mar 23 – Philadelphia, PA – T.L.A. 
Mar 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre 
Mar 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts 
Mar 26 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues 
Mar 27 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore 
Mar 28 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater 
Mar 29 – Denver, CO – The Summit Music Hall 
Mar 31 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues 
Apr 01 – San Diego, CA – House Of Blues 
Apr 02 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater 
Apr 03 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

YouTube

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Shadow Of Intent Drop New Track & Video For "Of Fury"; New Album 'Elegy' Out Today

SHADOW OF INTENT, one of the most exciting and revered bands to emerge from the metal world in recent years, have finally released their highly anticipated new album 'Elegy' today, available on all platforms here. To highlight the release, the band have also released the official music video for "Of Fury", a brand new track taken from the album. You can watch the video below:

Speaking on the band's new release, frontman Ben Deurr shares

“We'd like to thank all of our loyal and dedicated fans, old and new, for sticking with us, and for giving us a chance. We'd also like to thank Christian Donaldson, Francesco Ferrini, Par Olofsson, for their help in bringing Elegy to life and giving it due justice. We hope you all enjoy the record. Time to get back to it.”

"Of Fury" follows previous singles taken from 'Elegy' - "Where Millions Have Come To Die" feat. Phil Bozeman of Whitechapel and first taste of the new album, "From Ruin...We Rise". The album announcement was preceded by the release of stand-alone tracks "Intensified Genocide" and Shadow Of Intent's twist on the Lamb of God classic "Laid To Rest". Collectively, to date, the tracks have clocked up 2.8 million Spotify streams and 1.5 million YouTube Views.

Since their formation in 2014, SHADOW OF INTENT have garnered a reputation for crafting mind-blowingly technical, prog tinged symphonic deathcore. Widely acknowledged as one of the forerunners of the current deathcore renaissance, the band's debut album 'Primordial' was named as one of Revolver Magazine's '15 Essential Deathcore Albums', with Metal Sucksgiving their 2019 album 'Melancholy' a perfect 5/5 review, stating "you can expect Shadow of Intent to send echoes across metal for as long as they feel like making music". To date, they have clocked up 60 million streams, 22 million YouTube Views and have 240,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

SHADOW OF INTENT will be hitting the road next month with Cannibal Corpse, Whitechapel and Revocation. Tickets available from shadowofintent.com

Shadow Of Intent W/ Cannibal Corpse | Tour Dates

2/18/2022 Center Stage - Atlanta, GA

2/19/2022 The Ramkat - Winston-Salem, NC

2/20/2022 Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, MD

2/21/2022 Reverb - Reading, PA

2/22/2022 The Roxian - Pittsburgh, PA

2/24/2022 Brooklyn Steel - Brooklyn, NY

2/25/2022 The Palladium - Worcester, MA

2/26/2022 Anthology - Rochester, NY

2/28/2022 The Majestic - Detroit, MI

3/01/2022 The Vic - Chicago, IL

3/02/2022 Skyway Theater - Minneapolis, MN

3/04/2022 The Gothic - Denver, CO

3/05/2022 Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT

3/07/2022 Showbox - Seattle, WA

3/08/2022 Hawthorne - Portland, OR

3/10/2022 Ace Of Spades - Sacramento, CA

3/11/2022 The UC Theatre - Berkeley, CA

3/12/2022 The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA

3/13/2022 The Belasco - Los Angeles, CA

3/14/2022 The Van Buren - Phoenix, AZ

3/15/2022 Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM

3/17/2022 Vibes Event Center - San Antonio, TX

3/18/2022 White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX

3/19/2022 Amplified Live - Dallas, TX

3/21/2022 Red Flag - St. Louis, MO

3/22/2022 Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY

3/23/2022 Iron City - Birmingham, AL

3/25/2022 Jannus Live - St. Petersburg, FL

3/26/2022 Revolution - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

ABOUT SHADOW OF INTENT


SHADOW OF INTENT is an American metal band based in New England originally formed by Ben Duerr and Chris Wisemanin 2014. The band continues to release their music independently including their first album Primordial (2016), second albumReclaimer (2017) and very recently their latest work Melancholy (2019).


The band name and lyrics were originally derived from lore from the Halo franchise and since then the band’s subject matter has become more dark and personal, while maintaining an element of fantasy and wonder. The band’s music is heavily built off of various different genres of metal including death metal, black metal, symphonic metal, progressive metal, and metalcore.SHADOW OF INTENT played their first live show at the end of 2017, which then lead to them embarking on several US tours with bands such as The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, Carnifex, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Despised Icon, and more.

2021 has brought about a new era of the band bringing singles, "Where Millions Have Come To Die", “Intensified Genocide”, “From Ruin… We Rise” and a cover of Lamb of God’s “Laid to Rest”, foreshadowing the 2022 'Elegy' album release. The band further evolves their subject matter, touching on the atrocities of mankind throughout history brought about by warmongering, hatred, and greed. The signature SHADOW OF INTENT sound continues to evolve with a larger-than-life cinematic soundscape accompanying each track, bringing a sonic experience hitherto unheard.

Shadow Of Intent Are

Ben Duerr - Vocals

Chris Wiseman - Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

Bryce Butler - Drums

Andrew Monias - Bass

Find Shadow of Intent Online

www.shadowofintent.com

Mr. Bungle's Trevor Dunn and Jarvis Earnshaw (aka TRAVIS DUO) release 'Hypnagogia' album and a string of trippy videos

"If there is an ‘Avant’ class amongst avant-garde musicians, surely Jarvis Earnshaw and Trevor Dunn must sit among them... a portal for dreamery, a trigger for the upper chakras - taking the listener on an introspective and peaceful trip" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Fluid soundscapes that constantly straddle the line between the abrasive and the spiritual... a fine blend of the two styles" ~ Record Crates United

"Dreamlike compositions and an eclectic range of instrumentation including sitars, xylophones and flutes... the border between reality and the abstract dream world is set to be challenged" ~ Mxdwn

"Imagine a more abstract take on Shakti with John McLaughlin, Mahavishnu Orchestra or Ry Cooder with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, bring in and give free reign to several orchestra members, slow it all down and add a more psychedelic avant-garde jazz element to it. You would end up with Jarvis Earnshaw and Trevor Dunn's TRAVIS DUO" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"You could call this avant-garde ethnic-space jazz or just deem this an interesting creation of a contemplative jazz-inspired auditory space. Each artist brings their own magic into the fold, lending to new layers in this unique sonic tapestry" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

Brooklyn-based underground music veterans Jarvis Earnshaw and Trevor Dunnhave released 'Hypnagogia', their first collaborative album as the TRAVIS DUO. Together these well achieved artists mesh and warp jazz into a novel and unique experimental sitar-laden creature.

Multi-instrumentalist Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, John Zorn, The Melvins, Diatom Ribbons, Trio Convulsant, Endangered Blood) plays contrabass and percussion, while Jarvis Earnshaw (SYRINX-Series, Question, Harbinger, the Luke Stewart and Jarvis Earnshaw Quartet) contributes sitar, tape loops and vocals.

Recorded and mixed by legendary producer Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Herbie Hancock, Afrika Bambaataa, DNA, White Zombie, Ginger Baker, John Zorn) at his BC Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn, this album was mastered by Josh Bonati(William S. Burroughs, Zola Jesus, Beaks>, Mort Garson 'Plantasia', Slowdive, Jenny Hval).
Aptly titled 'Hypnagogia' (\.hip-næ-‘gä-jia. of or pertaining to the period of the transitional state between waking life and dreams: hypnagogic hallucinations), this collection of improvisations was based on a set of line drawings and diagrams drawn during lucid dreams. The duo are also offering a series of audio-visual delights in support of this release, including for track 'Hitherto', 'FAQ', 'Fair Weather Friend', and the latest video for 'Uchouten / Sab Kuch Milega'.

'Hypnagogia' is bold and honest, weaving a tapestry of colours and pushing abstractions. They present an impressive hybrid of styles, whilst gently nestling on their pop roots. The kaleidoscopic overtones of the sitar dance elegantly with the charismatic and eloquent contrabass. This is psychedelic ethnic-flavoured jazz with a mean right hook.

This album features appearances by Daniel Carter (Yoko Ono, Sonic Youth, Jaco Pastorius, Yo La Tengo, William Parker, Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra), saxophonistDevin Brahja Waldman (Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Thurston Moore),Sean McCaul (Philip Glass Ensemble 'Naqoyqatsi'), and drummer Niko Wood {Shake The Baby Til The Love Comes Out}.

"This album is a meeting of minds that cross generations, timelines and genres, as if ancestral cheerleaders were egging us on. The personnel age gap on this record spans 50 years, the youngest being in his 20s to the oldest in his 70s. Every member is a highly distinguished unique musician in their own right and at the top of their field, creating gorgeous music in every genre, pulling inspiration from our vast experiences of life - from Abstract Noise, Punk, Jazz, Rock, Hiphop to Chamber music and beyond. This has magically shaped this album, which extends beyond genre and is pure expression at its finest above and beyond boundaries," saysJarvis Earnshaw.

"I grew up in backwoods bumblef*ck countryside Japan and would have never imagined that I would be playing music with my hero Trevor Dunn. I still remember the first time I heard his band Mr. Bungle smash open my head with the bottlecracking 'Travolta'. 13-year old me was obsessed with the band, which has really shaped the person I am today. Martin Bisi, the humble legend, has produced most of the music I listened to growing up, which can probably be said by a lot of people. In many ways, this is a dream-come-true album and I still keep pinching myself or perhaps this is all just a lucid dream."

London-born, Jarvis Earnshaw spent most of his childhood in Japan, releasing his debut album at 15. Since graduating Bunka Gakuin Art School in Tokyo, he studied sitar in India, and is a graduate of Pratt Institute in New York. Both as a musician and visual artist, his work is recognized worldwide, having solo exhibitions, residencies and performances throughout the world, including Fuji Rock Festival, Europe, India and across America to New York's own Lincoln Center.

The 'Hypnagogia' album is out now, available as a limited edition of 500 albums on dark blue vinyl. The seven core tracks come with bonus track 'Lolloping Theta Broom Horse' and a16-page full-colour booklet. It can be pre-ordered directly from Earnshaw's own website or via Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Recorded & Mixed by Martin Bisi at his BC Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn
Mastered by Josh Bonati
Re-Mastered for Digital Media by Evan Strauss
Catalog # B9-008
All songs written by TRAVIS DUO Jarvis Earnshaw & Trevor Dunn
except 'Folie à Deux / Lonely Woman' by Ornette Coleman
Trevor Dunn --contrabass and percussion
Jarvis Earnshaw --sitar, tape loops and vocals
Daniel Carter --saxophones and flute (Track 2, 5 + bonus track)
Sean McCaul --xylophone (Track 2, 3 + bonus track)
Devin Brahja Waldman --saxophone (Track 2, 6 + bonus track)
Niko Wood --drums (Track 2)

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Manchester’s Inca Babies reflects a hopeless state of geographic limbo on 'I'm Grounded'. 'Swamp Street Soul', their first LP in 7 years, is out now

"Their almost serpentine invention and dark musical incitements have continued to inspire and invigorate... one of the leading lights and template setting protagonists of British rock ‘n’ roll" ~ Ringmaster Review

"Coming in like a hurricane and tastefully blending rock, grunge, punk and blues, the Incas serve up unhinged sophistication and moody textures. Packing a big punch, their high octane sound is loaded with adrenaline and spunk" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Thirty years down the line the Inca Babies' recordings are not just a collection of outstanding songs from independent music's golden age... they remain pretty much a life statement; a declaration of intent" ~ Isolation Records

"Beautifully wrought... grows on you each time you listen to it. The production integrity is particularly notable and the twangy baseline sits in your brain well after listening" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"All the drive and spunk of an adrenaline-filled 30-something viper rocker" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A distinctive presence around Manchester and beyond... t’s powerful and it’s punk. It’s great to see a forgotten band back on their own terms and thriving" ~ The Spill Magazine

Post-punk swamp-goth rockers Inca Babies present 'I'm Grounded', the latest single from their eighth studio album ‘Swamp Street Soul’.

Inca Babies is Harry Stafford (guitar, keys, vocals), bassist Vince Hunt (A Witness, Blue Orchids) and Rob Haynes (The Membranes, Goldblade) on drums and percussion. This collection of new tunes, drawn from their fantastic imagination, offers a hefty dose of the gritty sound that the Manchester-based deathrock / postpunk outfit have become known for over the decades since forming in 1983.

"This deal with the last few years as a reflection of geographical inactivity for someone who gets around and travels a lot the time of being; ‘square wheeled on the deck’, was particularly arduous. But it’s not just a 'lockdown' song, it was actually written before all the pandemic’s constraints kicked in. It began as a muse on being in a particularly hopeless state of limbo – which of course exacerbated itself once we were stuck at home watching the clock and trying to be creative," says Harry Stafford.

"‘I’m Grounded, I’m square wheeled on the deck, I’m grounded, my zeppelin’s a wreck’... The video spans the time at home as the seasons pass and our situation seems unlikely to improve… but appears to offer an understanding of who we are once we are placed outside of the impediments of work and have to face the habitual skirmish for survival as the calendar changes and the pages fall off."

Produced by Simon 'Ding' Archer (The Fall, PJ Harvey) at 6Db Studios, the clarity and fullness of sound on this 11-track offering surpasses that of any previous Inca release.

This is the first album in seven years, when the final release of their Death Blues Trilogy 'The Stereo Plan' was released in 2014, following 'Death Message Blues'(2010) and 'Deep Dark Blue' (2012).

‘Swamp Street Soul’ takes us across a tightly euphoric path of differing moods and new arenas of guitar songwriting. This LP continues the band's explosive exploration of goth-punk and death-rock and trash blues with epic cautionary ballads. Frontman Harry Stafford has written a fulsome collection of tall tales of madness, fearfully larger-than-life characters and extravagant yarns, backed by a no-nonsense rhythm section locked into a pounding backbeat.

Ahead of the album, the band also released the high octane overdrive single'Crawling Garage Gasoline' (along with b-side 'Grunt Cadillac Hotel' and lead track 'Walk In The Park' with a strutting blues beat, infectious guitar lick and bluesy post-punk musings.

A vibrant part of Britain's early postpunk / death rock scene, Inca Babies' story began in 1983 in the now-legendary deck-access flats of Hulme (Manchester), which were intended as ‘cities in the sky’ for young executives but quickly became cockroach-infested slums mostly inhabited by students, artists, and drug addicts. True to DIY ethos, they self-released their debut single 'Interior' in 1984.

With a further six singles and four albums over five years, all of which entered the UK Indie Charts, they also recorded four sessions for BBC's John Peel show in 1984-1988 before calling it quits. Since reforming in 2007, they've released three albums and toured extensively around Europe, including Russia, as well as North America and India. Renewed interest in the Incas was propelled by Cherry Red Records 'Best Of’ compilation release ‘Inca Babies 1983-87: Plutonium’.

The ‘Swamp Street Soul’ album is out now, available digitally everywhere, includingSpotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where it can be ordered directly from the band. It can also be obtained via the Louder Than War shop.

CREDITS
Harry Stafford - guitar, vocals
Vince Hunt - bass
Rob Haynes – drums
Kevin Davy – trumpet
Black Lagoon Records catalogue #BLRCD0058
Photography by Steve Nicholl
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Rising Singer-Songwriter Chase Wright Named a Spotify "Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch"

2021 brought a year of milestones for rising singer-songwriter Chase Wright, including the release of his 10-song debut album Intertwined and kicking off his first-ever headlining tour with Tin Roof all resulting in an overwhelming response from fans discovering his music and streaming it to the tune of 75 million times. Now the Indiana-native adds another highlight to his growing resume earning a place on Spotify’s annual Hot Country Artists to Watch list for 2022.

“It’s unbelievable that I’m on the list of Hot Country Artists to Watch this year,” shares Wright. “I’ve listened to this playlist for years. This is an incredible honor to be included in such great company and I couldn’t be more thankful.”

Last year, Wright’s breakout hit “Why Should We” which was featured on “Hot Country” saw massive success on Spotify, garnering more than 17 million streams. With a sound that merges pop, rock and country elements, Wright’s songs were also highlighted on Spotify’s “New Music Friday,” “New Boots,” “Fresh Finds” and “New Music Nashville,” Apple Music’s “New Music Daily,” “New In Country,” “Country Risers” and “Fresh From Nashville,” Amazon Music’s “Breakthrough Country,” “Fresh Country” and more.

Wright wrapped 2021 with a seven-city headlining trek for Tin Roof’s “Nashville Hit the Roof” Series. The Tin Roof tour resumes this month with five additional dates beginning in Nashville, Tenn. on Jan. 25 ahead of stops in Columbia, S.C., Orlando, Fla. and more through the spring.

The artist Billboard notes “continues to impress with original material” released debut album Intertwined on Nov. 5 of last year. Produced by Jared Keim and Zach Abend, tracks like “Hangin’ On” and “What She Sees In Me” join fan-favorites on the album, including “Why Should We,” Wright’s debut single “My Kinda Morning” which MusicRow celebrated for its “melodies wrapped in spacious production, and rap-inspired cadences,” “Wish You’d Miss Me” that Country Now called “the quintessential heartbreak ballad” and “Drive” which led Sounds Like Nashville to implore listeners to “get in early with…this promising young artist.”

Post-breakup tracks like “Missing You,” “Why Can’t It Be Over” and “Lying With You” round out the album alongside title-track “Intertwined” featuring Canadian popstar Delaney Jane.

“Nashville Hits the Roof” Tour Dates
Tuesday, Jan. 25 Tin Roof Nashville, TN
Friday, March 4 Tin Roof Columbia, SC
Saturday, March 5 Tin Roof Raleigh, NC
Thursday, March 31 Tin Roof Orlando, FL
Friday, April 1 Tin Roof Delray Beach, FL

For more information and latest news, follow along on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter HERE.

About Chase Wright:
Chase Wright is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that 25-year-old Chase first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Chase packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. Wright’s debut album Intertwined is available now.

Copenhagen Death Doom Force KONVENT Announces New Album + Shares Colossal First Single "Grains"!

Call Down The Sun out March 11, 2022 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE!

After their debut full-length album, Puritan Masochism, took the entire doom and heavy metal scene by storm upon its release two years ago, March 11, 2022 will see critically acclaimed Danish blackened death doom outfit KONVENT return with a sophomore offering that doubles down on the band’s songwriting talent and brutal, heavy sound!

The sonic evolution of KONVENT over the course of just two years is immediately evident on Call Down The Sun, surprising with new elements at every turn. Undoubtedly inspired by recent dark times, the ongoing pandemic and cancellation of live performances, the new album sees the Copenhagen-based band more pissed off, fast-paced and pitch black throughout. Rikke Emilie List’s guttural, sublime growls and fierce screams perfectly integrate with a heavy as hell wall of blackened death and funeral doom metal riffs from guitarist Sara Helena Nørregaard, backed by a thick, profound rhythm section provided by bassist Heidi Withington Brink and drummer Julie Simonsen.

But give ear, as today KONVENT has unleashed a first single taken from Call Down The Sun! “Grains” is a ground-shaking, stomping black doom metal epos that will be a must-hear on the band’s upcoming live setlists – showcasing their deep black soul with a hint of post-metal and even progressive elements.

Watch the new music video for "Grains" HERE

"'Grains' is about realizing the repetition of self-destructive patterns and not knowing how to break out of that cycle. It is the first KONVENT song containing Danish lyrics, as we felt like the song called for it.” Vocalist Rikke comments.

"In our search for a video producer, we found Martin Goltermann and we quickly shared the same vision for the video; atmospheric shots of sand and the sea reflecting the lyrics and a black-haired woman's journey. As we were in a hurry, Julie had to step in and embody the part of the woman. After two days of shooting by the windy coast and in our cold rehearsal space, Martin wanted to go out again with Julie to get a few final shots. However, it had been snowing during the night and he managed to capture these beautiful shots of Julie gliding through the winter landscape. We loved it so much that we scrapped all the other footage."

Recorded and mixed by Lasse Ballade at Ballade Studios, Copenhagen and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege Studio, the new album’s thunderous apocalyptic sound is impossible to escape. Call Down The Sun a refreshing, vibrant record that is not only poised to top 2022 Album Of The Year lists, but reign as one of the best death and blackened doom metal records of modern times!

Pre-Order Call Down The Sun HERE!

Call Down The Sun will be available in the following formats:

1-CD Digisleeve

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Black

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Red/Black/White (Napalm Records exclusive, ltd to 500)

MC (Napalm Records exclusive, ltd to 100)

Bundle - 1-CD Inside Out Digisleeve + Shirt

Digital Album

KONVENT is:

Rikke Emilie List – Vocals

Sara Helena Nørregaard – Guitar

Heidi Withington Brink – Bass

Julie Simonsen – Drums

Envy Of None, the new band and debut self-titled album from Alex Lifeson (Rush) due for release on Kscope on April 8th!

Envy Of None, the new band and debut self-titled album from Alex Lifeson (Rush), Andy Curran (Coney Hatch), Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne due for release on Kscope on April 8th

First single “Liar” out now – Listen below.

PRE-ORDER HERE (https://eon.lnk.to/EnvyOfNone)

Alex Lifeson is no stranger to the concept of evolution. As a founding member of Rush, he’s been able to explore more musical ground than just about any other guitar player out there – taking rock to new progressive heights throughout the decades and always in the most wildly inventive of ways. His influence can be heard on countless bands around the world, from indie shoegaze and math rock to heavy metal and beyond. Over the last few years Lifeson has been focusing on a new project that, no matter how well-acquainted you are with his discography, will undoubtedly shatter all seeds of expectation and blow the mind. That project is Envy Of None.

The new band, also featuring Coney Hatch founder/bassist Andy Curran, accomplished producer and engineer Alfio Annibalini and singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne, will be releasing their self-titled debut album on April 8 via Kscope. Its 11 tracks – which ricochet between various shades of alternative, experimental and synth rock – throw surprises at every turn, twisting dark melodies against contemporary pop hooks. Lifeson himself is proudly aware of how little of it crosses over with the band that made him famous.

However, it was only when singer Maiah Wynne became involved that this truly started to feel like a band destined to go somewhere. Her haunting melodies and soul-baring intensity is – by the admission of her own bandmates – what truly brought this music to life. All things considered; she is a star in the making… “I sent over an early version of the song Shadow,” explains Andy Curran. “When I played what she’d done back to the others they were like, ‘Who is this crazy talented person?!’”

The album’s first single, Liar, is out now. Its industrial beats, driving fuzz bass and atmospheric guitars concoct a seductive swirl indeed – thrilling in ways closer to the darker art rock of Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle than anything these musicians have been known for prior.

“Maiah became my muse,” continues Alex Lifeson. “She was able to bring this whole new ethereal thing through her sense of melody on tracks like Liar and Look Inside. After hearing her vocals on Never Said I Love You, I felt so excited. I’ve never had that kind of inspiration working with another musician. When we say she’s special, it’s because she’s really fucking special!”

“One of my favourite things about these songs is the intimacy of them,” reveals Maiah Wynne. “It makes them feel different and more honest. There are some heavier songs too, like Enemy, and then tracks like Kabul Blues, that sound completely different to anything else.”

The album closer, Western Sunset, which was penned by Alex Lifeson in tribute to his dear friend Neil Peart. It’s a highly emotive piece of music to honour a man deeply missed by the rock community at large, and even more so by those who were lucky enough to know him. “I visited Neil when he was ill,” says Alex Lifeson. “I was on his balcony watching the sunset and found inspiration. There’s a finality about a sunset that kinda stayed with me throughout the whole process. It had meaning. It was the perfect mood to decompress after all these different textures… a nice way to close the book.”

It’s a book you’ll almost certainly want to be reading. Envy Of None’s self-titled album is due for release on April 8 via Kscope.

The album will be released on the following formats and is available to PRE-ORDER HERE(https://eon.lnk.to/EnvyOfNone)

Ltd Edition deluxe version – presented in a gatefold sleeve with a blue coloured vinyl LP, 2 CDs including a 5 track bonus disc, 28 page Booklet with exclusive content
CD – includes a 16 page poster booklet
LP – on black vinyl / baby blue coloured vinyl (North America exclusive) / white coloured vinyl
Digital

Envy Of None are:
Alf Annibalini - Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
Andy Curran - Bass Guitar, Synthesized Bass, Programming, Guitar, Background Vocals, Stylophone
Alex Lifeson- Guitar, Mandola, Banjo, Programming
Maiah Wynne - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Keyboards

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BLACKTOP MOJO Release Official Lyric Video for "Strike Me"!

"‘Strike Me’ was recorded in our sessions for our self-titled album (released in 2021) at Sound Emporium in Nashville, TN and we had the privilege to add the background singing of the world famous McCrary Sisters on the track, who were an honor to work with. It was our first time bringing in outside background singing." - MATT JAMES

“The song is a sardonic answer to living through the great many turmoils we’ve all dealt with, especially in the last two years. It’s essentially us observing the world around us and exclaiming, ‘I’m coming, Elizabeth!’ to quote the late, great Redd Foxx.” - BLACKTOP MOJO

Click to Purchase / Stream "Strike Me" Online

EPICA - To Celebrate 20th Anniversary As A Band With Re-Release Of First Three Albums, The Launch Of The Epica Universe And Anniversary Show

For their 20th band anniversary in 2022, Symphonic metal titans EPICA have prepared a massive celebration from January to December, with plenty of surprises, new projects, and of course some new music too that will all be revealed throughout the year.

After recently relaunching their first three albums, the now-classic, “The Phantom Agony”, “Consign To Oblivion” and “The Score 2.0” via Nuclear Blast, with an extensive physical re-release on CD, vinyl, as well as strictly limited earbooks and boxsets later this year. EPICA have started the year with launching nothing less than, well, their own universe: “We truly feel like there’s a universe within the band, a world of our own, and we want to invite our lifeblood to be citizens—Epicans, if you will”, the band explains. “Think of it as a sequel to past Epica fan clubs like “The Fantom Agony” and “The French Crusade” but updated for the modern era; it’s more fan community than a club. Epica Universe will give Epicans insight into our lives, both personal and professional, through exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, podcasts, polls, vlogs, live hangouts and much more. There’s even a (super limited) tier that includes one-on-one video calls with a band member each month!"

Join the Epica Universe here: www.epicauniverse.com.

Or get a first glimpse of what’s to expect via this trailer presented by the whole band

And what would a 20th anniversary be without a proper celebration live and in full color? The massive anniversary show is taking place at the same venue as EPICA played their first show back in the day, supporting Anathema: the 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Tickets are moving fast, so get yours here

Order your copy of Ωmega Alive here: https://bfan.link/omega-alive.ema

The Lucid Release Debut Video for "Deaths Of Despair" Along With First Live Dates

The Lucid, featuring vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), bassist David Ellefson (ex Megadeth), guitarist Drew Fortier, and drummer Mike Heller have released their debut music video for "Deaths of Despair", a track from their debut self-titled album released October 15 viaSpoilerHead Records.

The video was directed by Drew Fortier.

Watch "Deaths of Despair" here

The Lucid have also announced their live debut via five shows with more to be added.

They are as follows:

May 20 - Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz Ticket Link 
May 21 - New Bedford, MA - The Vault 
May 26 - West Dundee, IL - Rochaus Ticket Link 
May 27 - Westland, MI - The Token Lounge Ticket Link 
May 28 - Akron, OH - Empire Concert Club Ticket Link

Tickets are on sale right now! 
Exclusive V.I.P. dinners with the band are also available at: lucidofficial.com

The Lucid are a four piece hard rock band featuring vocalist Vinnie Dombroski
(Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier, Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson, and drummerMike Heller (Malignancy, Raven, Fear Factory). The band formed in early 2020 initiated by demos from Fortier and Heller which caught the attention of frequent Fortier collaborator David Ellefson who joined the fold along with Sponge frontman Vinnie Dombroski to complete the lineup. The Lucid's debut self-titled album, was released October 15 and features 9 heavy hitting and emotionally charged tracks showcasing this eclectic quartet's unique sonic approach.

The Lucid Online:

Official Website

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

The Lucid Contact Info:

For booking: Alex Gilbert (TKO) - alexgilbert@tkoco.com

Press: Shauna O'Donnell - sobandpromos@gmail.com

Radio: Jody Best- Bestbetpromo@yahoo.com

General inquiries - maggotwind@gmail.com

BLACK WATER RISING Release Music Video For Hard Rocking New Single

New York Stoner Rock veterans BLACK WATER RISING are kicking off the new year with a new single and music video! The band has released a new video for their latest hard-rocking track, titled "Jokes On You". The music video was directed by Tom Flynn (Lamb Of God, All That Remains).

Speaking about the music video, drummer Mike Meselsohn says:

"It was great working with Tom (director) on the video. His vision was for more of a raw stripped-down performance and I believe he really captured the energy and attitude of the song. It's straightforward while still being visually interesting!"

"Jokes On You" is the third single from the band's upcoming studio album, which is set to be released later this year. It also features original guitarist John Fattoruso - who rejoined BWR in late 2019. The new material promises to be more melodic, yet still as riff-heavy as BWR’s previous albums; featuring hooks and catchy choruses to pull you in, all while retaining a musical identity of its own.

About BLACK WATER RISING:

Black Water Rising is a collection of soul-baring, angst-ridden, riff-heavy material that is proudly anchored in the foundations of traditional hard rock songwriting. Giant guitar-driven monster riffs served up on a bed of crushing grooves with soaring melodic vocals and big hooks. Basically, NO FRILLS RIFF ROCK! Lyrically the message is socially and politically driven by the dark times we live in. With darkness seemingly growing by the day, BLACK WATER RISING is a name that fits this band like a glove. The philosophy of BWR is simple, they are not looking to reinvent the wheel, they just want to give it a much needed alignment in these musically stale times.

The band's discography includes the self-titled Black Water Rising (2010), an album that achieved the number one slot on Amazon's Hard rock chart upon release, Pissed and Driven (2013), an honest, barebones rock album that climbed rock/metal charts, and their third full album, Electrified (2017), with its first single charting on Billboard's Indicator Chart.

BLACK WATER RISING Is:

Rob Traynor - Vocals/Guitar

Mike Meselsohn - Drums

Oddie McLaughlin - Bass

John Fattoruso - Guitar

BLACK WATER RISING Online

Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackwaterrising

Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackwaterrising

Twitter: www.twitter.com/blackwaterrisin

YouTube: www.youtube.com/blackwaterrisingtv

Modern Metal Stars TETRARCH to Support SEVENDUST on 2022 U.S. Head

Tour Begins March 4 in Oklahoma City, OK

Tickets Available Starting Friday, January 14 at 10:00 AM Local Time

New Album, Unstable, Out Now via Napalm Records | Order HERE

Featuring THREE Top 40 Active Rock Radio Hits!

Modern metal frontrunners TETRARCH continue their climb to the top, announcing another must-see slew of tour dates supporting heavy music trailblazers Sevendust on their upcoming March 2022 U.S. headline Animosity anniversary tour, with additional support from Dead Poet Society! The tour begins in Oklahoma City, OK on March 4 and visits several major western and central U.S. cities before coming to a close in Nashville, TN on March 27.

Tickets go on-sale this Friday, January 14 at 10:00 AM local time. See local venue listings for tickets and more information, and see below for a full listing of tour dates.

Lead guitarist Diamond Rowe says:

“We are extremely excited about hitting the road this winter/spring with Sevendust. It should be a very exciting run and we are looking forward to hitting some cities that we haven’t in a while. It’s Sevendust’s 21st anniversary of their album Animosity which was an amazing record, so I know they have a lot of surprises up their sleeve and I know we do as well!”

Sevendust 2022 U.S. Tour Dates with TETRARCH & Dead Poet Society:

3.04 - Oklahoma City - The Diamond Ballroom

3.05 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues

3.07 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec Theatre

3.08 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues

3.11 - San Diego, CA - SOMA

3.12 - Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades

3.13 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst

3.15 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues

3.18 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater

3.19 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater

3.20 - Wichita, KA - The Cotillion

3.22 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre

3.23 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues

3.25 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman

3.26 - St. Louis, MO - The Factory

3.27 - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon


Prepare to witness TETRARCH live and watch their latest music video for "Stitch Me Up" above.

Produced by the band and Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Allegaeon, Khemmis), TETRARCH’s new album, Unstable, dropped on April 30, 2021 via Napalm Records to major critical acclaim! Loudwire stated, “TETRARCH are not messing around, bringing the heavy with full force…“, while Alternative Press said, “The meteoric rise of nu metal’s brightest new stars TETRARCH has been a compelling show for the scene around them”. Upon release, TETRARCH’s debut single, “I’m Not Right” cracked the Mediabase Active Rock Top 30 and has garnered multi-millions of combined cross-platform streams to date. Follow up single “You Never Listen” received support from SiriusXM, HardDrive, Full Metal Jackie and many more of the country’s leading active rock outlets, while one of their most recent singles, “Negative Noise”, has reached over one million views on YouTube and counting. With the release of latest single “Sick Of You”, Unstable now boasts three Top 40 Active Rock radio hits!

“TETRARCH are about to have their breakout moment.”

- REVOLVER (USA) -

“TETRARCH marks a revival of everything that was right in the late 90s and early 2000s.”

- METAL INJECTION (USA) -

“TETRARCH have risen through the ranks of metalcore with unwavering energy. Blending tectonic drop-tuned riffs and creative samples with catchy hooks, the four-piece have effectively carved their niche in the genre.”

“TETRARCH are on the verge of world domination.”

- GUITAR WORLD (USA) -

“…Diamond Rowe has thrived in challenging expectations and dismantling the status quo.”

- KNOTFEST (USA) -

TETRARCH is:

Josh Fore – vocals/guitar

Diamond Rowe – lead guitar

Ryan Lerner – bass

Ruben Limas – drums