London's Grace Solero offers first adrenaline-filled taster of 'Metamorphosis' LP

‘Bitter-sweet Jeff Buckley-esque’ ~ Time Out London

‘Simplistic allure, rhythmically succulent and vocally brazen’ ~ Powerplay Magazine

‘Raw, intense, evocative’ ~ Noddy Holder, Slade

"Top-notch performance, passion, talent and energy... Grace Solero has a distinguished style and stage presence that demands your attention, with some seriously bad-ass songwriting and song-structures" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

‘Bewitching’ ~ Ginger Broderick, New York TV Show

London-based alternative rock artist Grace Solero presents 'Metamorphosis', the lead track from the forthcoming album by the same name. Raw, grungy, dreamy and atmospheric rock, this follows earlier singles 'Orange Sky', 'Awake' and 'Lucid Dream' with the latter recently played on BBC 6 Music.

This 9-track offering was mixed by Chris Brown (Radiohead, Muse, Ride, INXS, Gary Moore, The Waterboys) and mastered by Andy 'Hippy' Baldwin (The Who, Interpol, Oasis, Blur, UB40, Stormzy) at London's Metropolis Studio.

Recorded and engineered by Jon Clayton (The Monochrome Set, Vic Godard And Subway Sect) at One Cat Studio in London, these songs were arranged and produced by the band members themselves.

"The album's title track 'Metamorphosis' was initially a guitar riff played by our drummer and multi-instrumentalist Dave. The whole band joined in and I added melody and lyrics. The verses are more introspective with the choruses turning into anthem-like explosive energy. It's about being bold in order to move forward," says Grace Solero.

"Metamorphosis break free... For it's easy not to see... You gotta run run run run run... Burn the bridges of despair... Now it's time to dare"

Between their previous albums ‘New Moon’ (2009), ‘Hundred Years Apart’ (2013) and 'Awake’ (2018), the band has received BBC Radio 6, XFM and BBC London support and has been featured in magazines such as Classic Rock, Guitar Techniques, Powerplay Magazine, Sonic Shocks, as well as in Sonic Cathedral Webzine.

High energy and high on dynamism, Solero is a one-of-a-kind artist. With a mercurial voice of astounding range, her powerful stage presence points to dance, acting and gymnastics training. Conveying deep emotions, darkness and light combined, she shies away from the ordinary in her songwriting.

Solero's talent is matched by that of Californian lead guitarist / singer/songwriter Dan Beaulaurier, whose style displays a rare mix of technical mastery and real soul. Innovative Swedish bassist Bjorn Zetterlund and Welsh multi-instrumentalist Dave Guy on drums and percussion round out the band.

Solero's performances are highly dynamic and energetic, both sonically and visually. They've performed everywhere from intimate clubs to large stages in Europe, USA and Canada, supporting the likes of Motorhead's Phil Campbell, Alan Merrill (famed songwriter of the Joan Jett hit ‘I Love Rock ’n’ Roll’) , Bernie Torme and Arthur Brown.

Grace is currently collaborating on The Twilight Zone, a new project with Dan Beaulaurier and legendary pedal steel player BJ Cole (Elton John, Cat Stevens, Bjork, R.E.M). She also co-writes and performs with The Vibrators’ Knox and Mariangela Demurtas (Tristania), and has performed alongside Slade’s Noddy Holder, co-starring at London’s Union Chapel in a musical production of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.

On June 17, the 'Metamorphosis' single will be available everywhere, including Spotify and Apple Music. The full ‘Metamorphosis’ album will be released on July 15 and can be pre-ordered from the artist's store or through Bandcamp. Grace Solero will celebrate this release with a show on July 13 at The Dublin Castle in Camden, London. Tickets are limited and can be ordered at https://bit.ly/3aa5RAH

TRACK LIST
1. Lucid Dream
2. Metamorphosis
3. Love and Addiction
4. Awake
5. Orange Sky
6. Time Waits For No One
7. Till You Return
8. Ocean Star
9. Shaman

CREDITS
Recorded and engineered by Jonathan Clayton at One Cat Studio, London (UK)
Arranged and produced by the Grace Solero band
Mixed by Chris Brown
Mastered by Andy Baldwin (Hippy) at Metropolis, London (UK)
Grace Solero - vocals, guitar, psaltery
Dan Beaulaurier - guitar, backing vocals
Bjorn Zetterlund - bass
Dave Guy - drums, percussion, singing bowl, glockenspiel
Jonathan Clayton - cello, Hammond B3 organ
All lyrics written by Grace Solero
‘Orange Sky’ and ‘Ocean Star’ written by Grace Solero
‘Lucid Dream’, ‘Metamorphosis’, ‘Love and Addiction’, ‘Shaman’ written by Grace Solero, Dan Beaulaurier, Bjorn Zetterlund, Dave Guy
‘Awake’ and ‘Time Waits For No One’ written by Grace Solero and Dan Beaulaurier
‘Till You Return’ written by Grace Solero and Dave Guy
Copyright © Wohone Records
Published by ℗ Grace Solero


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MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT Celebrate 'SEXPLOSION' 30th Anniversary!

MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT has built a legacy of experimentalism and glorification of pop-culture trash, and their 1991 WAX TRAX! RECORDS released SEXPLOSION encapsulates all of that gawdy, industrial madness, with the hit single "Sex on Wheelz" characterized as a "compressed and propulsive a celebration of fornication and driving as anything else America has ever come up with." (Ned Raggett, Allmusic). Often described as the Gothic-Disco legends' best work, both critically and commercially, SEXPLOSION celebrates 30 years of manic debauchery with a remastered reissue on limited edition vinyl On June 17 via Wax Trax!, featuring the never before heard track "Any Way Ya Wanna" from the original studio session,

“When Sexplosion! came out, I think some fans were put off by the disco style of the album, even though we had been using disco samples and beats in our previous two albums, just not so blatantly. Or maybe they didn’t like the fact we switched out the Satanic references for pin-up girls and sex. Whatever the case, it was time for us to mix things up, move on and explore new avenues. Besides, we had WAY too much fun writing it, and even more fun performing it live, which was really the whole point. And here we are 30 years later, revisiting this crazy album. It’s a bit surreal. At the time, I don’t think any of us thought we’d even live this long! I was really happy we found a forgotten track and some unreleased remixes to spice things up and add some more sex appeal to the Wax Trax! reissue.” - Buzz McCoy

“'Any Way ya Wanna' is a killer kool lost disko track found in the molten vaults of TKK, full of sex, escorted by flash” - Groovie Mann

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Hailing from Chicago’s renowned Wax Trax! Records stable of recording artists, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT have been conjuring up sonic tales of sex, blasphemy and kitschy horror since 1987. Along with label mates such as Front 242, KMFDM and Ministry, TKK (as often abbreviated), helped develop the industrial music genre, but they themselves continued to evolve, creating one of the most diverse repertoires in modern day music. Their sound can be described as electronic rock, heavily influenced by both disco and funk. One of their most distinctive characteristics is the use of spoken-word samples lifted from B-movies laced throughout their songs. Since debuting, they have released 13 studio albums, and their music has been featured in a variety of films, television/cable shows and soundtracks, all the while making a reputation for themselves as one of the most notorious and controversial cult bands of their generation.

Artist Franke Nardiello and musician Marston Daley, two Chicago neighbors who enjoyed late night burritos while watching foreign horror movies on VHS rented from the corner store, began conspiring to make a trashy B movie (in the style of Russ Meyer and John Waters) to be called “My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult”. While the film itself never came to fruition, they also wrote some music to be the accompanying soundtrack. Both worked at Wax Trax! Records in Chicago, and when the label heard the tracks, they were intrigued and eager to release it.

The duo took the title of the film as the name for their band, and decided to focus on the musical group full time. Taking the stage names Groovie Mann(Nardiello) and Buzz McCoy (Daley), they worked on creating an occult-biker meets disco-rock influence look for the project, which included a bevy of voluptuous back-up singers and dancers known as the BOMB GANG GIRLZ. The New York Times wrote, “Sex, blasphemy, big beats and go-go dancing; they’re all in a day’s work for My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult ”. This attracted the attention of indie fans and the ire of religious groups in practically equal measure. They released their first album I See Good Spirits And I See Bad Spirits in 1988 followed up by the hard-hitting dance floor classics "Kooler Than Jesus" and "A Girl Doesn’t Get Killed By A Make-Believe Lover Cuz It’s Hot," which featured no-wave chanteuse Lydia Lunch on vocals. By the time they released their second album, Confessions Of A Knife (1990), they were far and away one of the biggest selling acts on the label.

In 1991, the band embarked on the decadent “Sexplosion! Tour”, titled after their third album. Alternative Press reviewed the show as “Sin-sational!”. The tour was a success and the record sold so well that they signed a deal with Interscope Records shortly afterwards, and the single “Sex On Wheelz” became a sizeable radio hit.

Hollywood also embraced the group, recognizing the unique cinematic aspect of their sound. The band's music has appeared in a slew of films and tv/cable shows including, director Ralph Bakshi’s "Cool World”, Paul Verhoven’ssaucy “Showgirls”, MTV's "Beavis And Butthead", and the cult film classic “The Crow”, in which the ensemble make a cameo appearance performing their song “After The Flesh”. More recently the KULT was written into the story line of the 2014 film “Sexy Evil Genius” starring Seth Green.

THRILL KILL KULT continue to release new material via their own SleazeBox Records label (sleazebox.com) and tour extensively with a rotating cast of musicians and dubious characters, however the core of the project has always been Nardiello and Daley, both on record and in the live act. Their performances sizzle with sleaze and infectious grooves, as Melody Maker once described, "A red hot cabaret from Hell".

They begin their 4th decade this year with the release of a new album, In The House Of Strange Affairs on February 14th, and a North American tour commencing May 5th in Las Vegas. The current line-up is Groovie Mann (vocals), Buzz McCoy (keys), Mimi Star (bass), Justin Thyme (drums), Arena Rock (Bomb Gang Girl).

SEVEN KINGDOMS New Album 'Zenith' - OUT NOW

Power metal four-piece SEVEN KINGDOMS have released their long-awaited fifth studio album, 'Zenith', which is out today via Distortion Music Group! The follow-up to 2017's 'Decennium' and the "Empty Eyes" EP in 2019, Zenith saw 7K put the power in the hands of their fans - who ultimately responded with thunderous support by raising more than $50,000 through the campaign! The new album is led by the singles "Universal Terrestrial" and "Diamond Handed", as well as the newest single, "Love Dagger"!

Commenting on the release of 'Zenith', lead singer Sabrina Cruz comments:

"Today is the day! Zenith is finally out! We are so excited to drop this 5th full-length record! This was something we’ve been working on for almost 3 years. I'm personally delighted with Zenith. I believe we’ve delivered our best performance so far and continue to push ourselves to grow."

Speaking about their latest single, Sabrina adds:

"Also today we release Love Dagger! A story we all will know in some shape or form throughout our lives. It was super fun to film this at my favorite Coffee Shop in Downtown Deland, Boston Coffee House (mostly because I got to eat lol.). We also tried to capture our favorite places throughout Deland that features some of our coolest art pieces. We hope you enjoy it and thank you to our Kickstarter, Twitch & Discord family for making it possible. We hope our fans appreciate our best work to date and we thank them so much for their astounding support. Without you, Seven Kingdoms would not exist. We Love you all so BLEEPING much and look forward to playing these live soon!"

Seven Kingdoms - "Love Dagger" (Official Music Video):

Get 'Zenith' Here!

‘Zenith’ was recorded at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, FL and 8 Arms Audio in Orlando, FL during the summer and fall of 2021. The record was Mixed and Mastered by Jim Morris at Morrisound Recording in November of 2021. The Cover Art was done by Jan Yrlund (Battle Beast, Korpiklaani, Windrose). You can porder ‘Zenith’ at the link above.

Seven Kingdoms Lineup:

Sabrina Cruz - Vocals

Camden Cruz - Guitar

Kevin Byrd - Guitar

Keith Byrd - Drums

Seven Kingdoms Online:

https://www.facebook.com/SevenKingdomsOfficial/

https://www.instagram.com/sevenkingdomsofficial

https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenkingdoms1

https://sevenkingdoms.bigcartel.com

https://www.twitch.tv/sevenkingdomsofficial 

BEYOND THE BLACK - Release New Single "Reincarnation"

Two years after the highly anticipated Horizons, BEYOND THE BLACK are back with a bang and start a new chapter with the release of their new single “Reincarnation”.

Jennifer Haben proclaims:
"'Reincarnation' materialized from a growing recognition of our mortality as humans and the consequent responsibility to live our lives to the fullest. This responsibility means to stand up for yourself, relentlessly fight for your values and also confront your biggest fears. 'Reincarnation' is about becoming your true self and starting a new, epic chapter. This is BEYOND THE BACK! And BEYOND THE BACK is back!"

Watch the video for "Reincarnation" below.
Stream "Reincarnation" here: https://bfan.link/btb-reincarnation

German Symphonic Metal shooting stars BEYOND THE BLACK look back on a stratospheric success story. Already their 2015 debut album hit like a bomb in their home country. Songs Of Love And Death besieged the German Top 15 for weeks and lead up to the band being awarded the Metal Hammer Award 2015 for “Best Debut”. Its successor Lost In Forever (2016) entered the German charts at #4 right away and paved the way for a huge tour from Germany over countries like the UK, Russia, and Japan. Since the band’s live debut in 2014, they have played the world’s biggest metal festival Wacken Open Air several times and toured as a support act for heavyweights such as AEROSMITH, KORN, SCORPIONS, SAXON, or WITHIN TEMPTATION. In the course of album release number three Heart Of The Hurricane BEYOND THE BLACK absolved their first own European headline tour in fall 2019 consisting of over 20 shows in 10 countries–most of them sold out. But even before finishing their touring cycle BEYOND THE BLACK got back to the studio to write record number four. The highly anticipated Horizons was finally released in June 2020, entered the German album charts at #3 (CH #6, AT #16, BE #53), and marks the band’s most successful album release to date.

ONI Drop Music Video For New Track "Against My Sins"; New Album 'Loathing Light' Out Now

Progressive metalcore project ONI, have released their new album 'Loathing Light' today via Ironshore Records. The album release is highlighted by a music video for brand new track "Against My Sins". Watch the new video below and stream "Against My Sins" along with the rest of the brand new album HERE.

ONI's creative force, Jake Oni tells us,

“The songs are very much written from the first person, with a lot of ‘I’ and ‘me’ in the lyrics as opposed to ‘us’ or ‘you'. The music encompasses many different vibes, both light, and dark. I really challenged myself to address difficult things I’ve gone through over the years.”

Prior to today's album release, ONI dropped singles "The Lie", "War Ender" featuring NYC trap metal outfit, City Morgue, "Heart To Stone" and "Secrets", featuring guest vocals from punk icon Iggy Pop and Lamb of God frontman, Randy Blythe. The track picked up numerous spins at rock radio across the globe, including the prestigious BBC Radio 1 Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter.

With 'Loathing Light', ONI have delivered a body of work that boasts an even bigger sound than their debut. The collection arrives with conviction, passion and depth, swaying wildly back and forth between vast, uplifting anthems and dark, raw confessions. It will go down as a mission statement for the young band, created by singer/lyricist Jake Oni, together with his closest allies, producer Josh Wilbur (Megadeth, Avenged Sevenfold, Gojira) and Lamb Of God guitarist, Mark Morton.

The result is 10 tracks spanning an emotional gamut, from all-out brutality to introspective desperation. Songs like 'Against My Sins' and 'Heart To Stone' wouldn’t sound totally out of place in a playlist alongside Of Mice & Men or Linkin Park. Yet the bludgeoning technicality - which earned ONI fans while touring with technical heavyweights Gojira - remains, making 'Loathing Light' a diverse and definitive album.

Jake and Mark had previously collaborated on Morton's debut solo album, 'Anesthetic', with Jake executive producing and co-writing the collection's #6 Active Rock radio hit, 'Cross Off' with Morton, Wilbur and the late Chester Bennington.

Jake continues, “Music is such a gift. If you can make music, and people respond to it? I've learned not to take that for granted. Count your blessings because the opportunity to make music is such a great one. We should always be grateful. Because it's the coolest job anyone could do.”

ABOUT ONI:

In modern times, the demonic ONI figure of Japanese Folklore transformed into a personification of protection, often adorning rooftops or leading festive parades to ward off evil. In this same spirit, the crushing aggressive music of ONI, the band, acts as an empowering weapon. ONI casts out the cruel demons of self-hatred, addiction, and whatever destructive obstacles one might face.

The band Metal Injection described as “key figures in paving the way for a new wave of progressive metalcore,” is led by frontman Jake Oni, who summons cathartic anthems from personal pain. In 2014, Jake first conceived of ONI as “the band I never got to see,” recruiting different players with technical skills to make music that shook the foundations of the scene. Comparisons to genre heavyweights like Meshuggah, Between The Buried And Me, and Protest The Hero came swiftly.

ONI released Ironshore on Metal Blade Records in 2016, heralded by No Clean Singing as “maybe the most impressive debut I’ve heard this year.” Songs like 'The Only Cure,' 'Barn Burner,' and 'Eternal Recurrence' whipped audiences into a frenzy as ONI traveled the globe. The band shared club and festival stages with Gojira, Turnstile, Code Orange, and Rob Zombie, among others.

ONI’s 2019 single 'Alone' racked up over 1.3M spins on Spotify alone.

Find ONI online

www.theoniband.com

Jason Nix Premieres "Mary Wanna" Music Video Exclusively With CMT

Continuing a year of impressive firsts, from his first ACM Award win for Song of the Year (as a co-writer on Lainey Wilson’s Gold-certified No. 1 hit “Things A Man Oughta Know”) to the first glimpse at his forthcoming concept project via lead single “Mary Wanna,” singer-songwriter Jason Nix continues to build momentum as an artist in his own right today, June 17, with the first music video off the project. Debuting the “Mary Wanna” music video exclusively with CMT, Nix offers a further introduction to the characters that will color his full story later this year. Watch HERE.

“I didn’t grow up with cable, so I never got to watch music videos. That made hearing my music behind one even more special for me,” the Nashville-born and South Mississippi-raised singer-songwriter shared with CMT of the video directed by Caitlin McNaney and shot/edited by Corey Miller. “I hope that it makes people interested in what’s coming next for these characters. We dropped a couple of Easter eggs in this video that will make more sense as we release more music!”

Released in May as the first introduction to the EP Nix plans to release in the coming months via Jody Williams Songs/Warner Chappell Music, ‘Mary Wanna’ is a windows-down, singalong tribute to the renegade title character and all the women living life on their own terms that she represents.

“‘Mary Wanna’ is the song that got my wheels turning again on releasing music as a solo artist. I love the way it makes me feel,” reflects Nix of the track produced by Chip Matthews. “I’ve always wanted to do a concept album and ‘Mary Wanna’ paints a very clear picture of what Mary’s role will be in this story. She’s a rebel who feels trapped by her parents’ idea of who she should be; she feels smothered by her community’s expectations of how a young woman should act. She is desperately looking for the freedom to find out who she is, even if it means breaking some hearts along the way.”

Lyrics + credits are available HERE.

For more information, visit JasonNixMusic.com and follow on social media @JasonNixMusic.

About Jason Nix
Born in Nashville and raised in South Mississippi, Jason Nix grew up on a blend of his musical father’s Bluegrass and his mother’s love of Motown while introducing his own passion for Classic Rock into the mix. It’s no surprise then that his return to Music City just after high school led to the creation of a sound all his own, driven by his strengths as both a guitar player and a lyricist. 17 years later, having established himself as an award-winning, in-demand songwriter and earning cuts from artists ranging from Keb’ Mo’ to Lainey Wilson (including the recent ACM Song of the Year “Things A Man Oughta Know”), Nix now presents himself as a must-hear artist with brand-new release “Mary Wanna.” Written by Nix together with Driver Williams as the first in a series of concept songs coming soon, the song introduces the free-spirited character of Mary while also introducing Nix himself.

LIPS TURN BLUE RELEASES LIVE VIDEO PAYING TRIBUTE TO SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’S 80th BIRTHDAY

Group’s powerful re-make of the McCartney classic “Maybe I’m Amazed”
features group bassist Mike Mullane and new vocalist Iggy Marino.
View the video below.

LIPS TURN BLUE, the acclaimed Upstate NY band whose debut self-titled album on the MIG MUSIC label has been getting rave reviews since its May 4th release, has release to a powerful live music video designed to pay tribute to Sir Paul McCartney’s for his 80th birthday.

The band’s compelling cover of “Maybe I’m Amazed,” featuring bassist Mike Mullane on lead vocals, has been a staple of the band’s set list. This is also the first recording the band has released to the public featuring LTB’s new vocalist/ instrumentalist Iggy Marino, who covers harmonies on “Maybe I’m Amazed.” Also featured is guitarist/ vocalist Don Mancuso; keyboardist Eric Bieber; and drummer Roy Stein, who joined the group during the making of the album. A live video of the Beatles classic, “Hay Bulldog” (which appears on the band’s debut album) is also set for release later in the year.

“We wanted to do something special for Sir Paul’s 80th,” said Eric Bieber.

“The music he made in The Beatles and his extensive solo catalog have inspired millions of musicians, songwriters and performers. This is our way of saying thank you for all the incredible music you have given the world.”

The band has garnered extensive positive press and 5 star reviews from outlets such as ABC NEWS, SINCLAIR BROADCASTING, CLASSIC ROCK, IHEART, YAHOO NEWS! and countless others.

Check out the debut album by LIPS TURN BLUE here..
Album Order: https://lipsturnblue.lnk.to/lipsturnblue

The debut album and the initial videos released by the band were the last projects original singer Phil Naro was able to complete before passing away in May 2021 from cancer. His dying wish to the band was to make sure the album was released and the band carried on his musical legacy.

The group is currently booking tour dates to coincide with the album’s release. Based in Hannover, Germany and distributed worldwide, MIG Music has released albums by an extraordinary roster of acts that includes: Joe Jackson, Sheila E, Jack Bruce of Cream, Roger McGuinn, Ron Wood, Muddy Waters, Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker, Weather Report, Nash Albert, Pat Travers Band, Vanilla Fudge, Richard Thompson, George Thorogood, Public Image Ltd, and many others.

For All Things LIPS TURN BLUE, please visit: www.Lipsturnblue.com

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VENOM INC - RELEASE NEW SINGLE "DON'T FEED ME YOUR LIES" + ANNOUNCE "THERE'S ONLY BLACK" ACROSS AMERICA 2022 TOUR

Extreme Metal pioneers VENOM INC. are proud to unleash "Don't Feed Me Your Lies" - the 2nd single from their upcoming sophomore album There’s Only Black which will be released on September 23rd, 2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

Almost 40 years after their inception, the revitalized 1989 - 1992 Venom line-up of guitarist Jeff “Mantas” Dunn and vocalist/bassist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan, and the new addition of drummer Jeramie 'Warmachine' Kling have returned with one hell of a follow-up to their acclaimed debut, Avé, and show no signs of slowing down.

Watch the lyrics video for "DON'T FEED ME YOUR LIES" below.
LISTEN TO "DON'T FEED ME YOUR LIES": https://bfan.link/don-t-feed-me-your-lies.ema

In celebration of the new album, VENOM INC will be heading to the states for their "There's Only Black" Across America 2022 Tour. The 16-date kicks off on October 27th at The Gramercy in New York before making stops in Detroit, Columbus, and Atlanta before concluding in Boston on November 13th. Joining the band as direct support is EYEHATEGOD while RINGWORM and CULT OF LILITH will be opening.

Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan comments, “It’s been too long since we were there. The world has gone mad but finally, we get to turn the whole thing over now!! With our new album, There’s Only Black in hand and a superb lineup - Eyehategod, Ringworm & Cult of Lilith - we’ll be bleeding ‘METAL’ all over America and all over YOU!! Come join us, fans & friends both old and new, and let’s create an inferno of pure music together!!
As my old grandmother (R.I.P.) used to say to me as a small boy …'AVE SATANAS'. See you soon legions!”

Purchase tickets for the tour here: https://linktr.ee/venominc

Confirmed dates for VENOM INC's "There's Only Black" Across America Tour are as follows:
10/27/2022 Gramercy - New York, NY
10/28/2022 Montage Music Hall - Rochester, NY
10/29/2022 Odeon - Cleveland, OH
10/30/2022 The Loving Touch, Detroit. MI
11/01/2022 Wildwood - Iowa City, IA
11/02/2022 The Forge - Joliet, IL
11/03/2022 King of Clubs - Columbus, OH
11/04/2022 Blue Note - Harrison, OH
11/05/2022 Mass Destructions Festival 3 - Atlanta, GA
11/06/2022 One Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, LA
11/07/2022 Growlers - Memphis, TN
11/09/2022 Black Circle - Indianapolis, IN
11/10/2022 The Crafthouse - Pittsburgh. PA
11/11/2022 Reverb - Reading, PA
11/12/2022 Geno’s Rock Club - Portland. OR
11/13/2022 Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA

Extreme Metal pioneers VENOM INC. are proud to announce their sophomore album There’s Only Black, which will be released on September 23rd, 2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. Almost 40 years after their inception, the revitalized 1989 - 1992 Venom line-up of guitarist Jeff “Mantas” Dunn and vocalist/bassist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan, and the new addition of drummer Jeramie 'Warmachine' Kling have returned with one hell of a follow-up to their acclaimed debut, Avé, and show no signs of slowing down.

Pre-order & pre-save "There's Only Black": https://bfan.link/there-s-only-black.ema

AVAILABLE FORMATS:

• CD DIGIPAK

• GATEFOLD 2LP

  • Black

  • Clear Transparent w/ Black Splatter

  • Clear Transparent w/ Black Yolk + Gold Splatter

• DIGITAL ALBUM

ORDER YOUR COPY HERE: https://bfan.link/there-s-only-black.ema

ABOUT VENOM INC.
As 2015 swept in it brought with it a solid revival of traditional Metal bands. A chance encounter and request brought an offer to Tony Dolan (Vocalist and Bassist) to reform the lineup of VENOM that had recorded the classic Prime Evil album and solid follow up albums that kept the band very much alive during the onslaught of Grunge and Brit-pop that destroyed all but the hardiest in the early 1990s.

Metal had suffered at the hands of the new trend but VENOM (with this lineup) refused to alter or die and so continued the legacy that had begun when Jeff Dunn (aka Mantas - Guitar) formed the original band in 1979 and brought the world extreme Metal in the form of the Welcome To Hell and Black Metal albums.

The albums penned mostly by Dunn exposed the world to a new way of music taken to the extremes and with a pinch of darkness and the controversial odor they raised their heads from the grave as if they had always been lying in wait and brought chaos to a neatly formed music industry.

Topped off with the voice of Clive 'Jesus Christ' Archer and later by Cronos and The Demolition Man the band was and still is a force of nature. While others attempt to take credit for all things VENOM the truth is not a hidden mystery but rather written on tablets like the ten commandments but unlike religion, you do not need faith to follow VENOM or their ideas and music but simply ears to hear.

'Somewhere In Time, We Were Born ..' they sing and it has become their mantra. Today's scenes are full of examples taken from this classic band. Images and themes and even a whole genre taking its name from the seminal Black Metal album. The characters were and still are larger than life to fans but it is the music that carries the flame. The true inspiration for all is the dark heavy vibes tinged with a Black and Roll touch.

VENOM INC. began again in 2015 by accident almost and the name was not a choice but given by fans, agents, promoters, etc. On reflection, it is just a matter and fact that this band is true and real and carries the true spirit which began in 1979 and will end their days being that spirit that was lost somewhere over the years. Perhaps it is inevitable for a band to change or grow away from its original intent but every single Legionnaire from the VENOM's Legions knows..their own moment that made them a lifelong fan and so it is to this end that VENOM INC will continue to grow and perform the classics from the legacy with heart and soul and the true meaning and will write with this same intent in mind so that new fans too may realize that a real band playing with all they have to give still exists and are still very important in this growing age of digital separation from reality.

VENOM INC. has been touring without pause since its first appearance at the KEEP IT TRUE festival in Germany in 2015 and have taken its brand of energy and performance across the globe on many European tours, Asia, the U.S., all over South and Central America, Hellfest, Bloodstock, Alcatrazz, Wacken are among the countless festivals shows, a special invitation to tour with Glenn Danzig and a special appearance at the Original Misfits show at Chicago’s ‘All State Arena’, as well as Specially invited guests by METAL ALLEGIANCEMetal Allegiance in New York City amongst the list of other things, live is where the band truly live but now it is time for a new album and the writing has not stopped 2021 we shall see the new album and new shows taking the world into its arms once again and embracing it and it's dark heavy soul.

Austin cinematic rock duo THE CAUGHTERY release 'The Uninvited', previewing TIM PALMER-produced debut EP

"Power and passion.... Stunning and impressive – A sublime unforgettable creation"~ The Spill Magazine

"Impeccably arranged and produced... a perfectly-balanced and finely-sculpted nest of sonic intensity" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"Towering classic rock pyrotechnics... a sky-scraping juggernaut propelled by muscled Eddie Van Halen-like guitar riffage, a mighty jackhammer inflamed with Lisa Tingle‘s passionate and soulful vocals" ~ Turn Up The Volume

Following up their debut single 'Fragile', cinematic rock duo The Caughterypresent 'The Uninvited', a stellar offering showcasing the talents of long-time Austin music veterans Lisa Tingle and David Gayler. This is the second offering from their forthcoming debut eponymous EP, set for release on July 15.

Mixed by the legendary Tim Palmer (Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Tin Machine, The Mission, HIM, U2, Pearl Jam), who jointly produced it together with David Gayler, this EP was recorded by Lee Jackson at Studio71West near Austin. Tim Palmer also contributes guitar on this debut single.

“These lyrics came spilling out from a state of depression and anxiety, something I think we all can especially relate to these days. It stems from the daily frustration and energy exerted while trying to keep out the dark thoughts, the sadness and despair.., a.k.a. the uninvited," says Lisa Tingle.

"David is always giving me the friendly reminder to write about what I know, and I believe that is excellent advice. Most of the highly sensitive people I know experience a multitude of “battles” with mental health issues, The world is a crazy place. I hope this song speaks to the hearts of many, and reminds listeners that they are not alone. 'The Uninvited' is the personal demon we are all fighting.”

This debut EP is a powerful contemporary rock offering, influenced by musical threads running from the 60s through 00s, presents a series of “musical paintings”, expressing the pressure and fragility of the human state over the last two years.

This debut effort features drummer Tom Brechtlein, who brings a rich experience with him, having performed with Chick Corea, Kenny Loggins, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Al DiMeola, Jean-Luc Ponty and Rickie Lee Jones, among others. It also involves bass contributions by Brian Lippman and Ricky Phillips (of Styx and previously with Coverdale/Page, Bad English, The Babys, Ted Nugent, Angel).

David Gayler explains: “The song started out on an acoustic guitar as that is a comfortable place for me. Once I had the song structure setup it was sent to Tom Brechtlein and Ricky Phillips for their rough ideas. That went quickly. Tom came to Studio71West to track the drums and we tweaked some ideas together. Once the drum tracking was complete and Ricky Phillips was off the road with Styx, he came over to the studio and tracked the bass. The music was pretty well formed when Lisa received the song and she applied her lyrics and melody to it. It was dope the first time I heard her sing it, so we cut her vocals and background vocals fast. The song came together pretty quickly".

Two musical soul-searchers originally hailing from opposite coasts, Tingle and Gayler both grew up in musical families. Lisa and David's shared diverse musical loves (rock, indie, fusion, jazz, blues and R&B) sparked a genuine connection, their mutual addiction for creating unique music ultimately moving their storytelling note by note.

The duo originated in 2020, when David called Lisa to record a song that fit her vibe. What started out as a one-off collaboration ultimately turned into a full EP of material under the name The Caughtery. On this debut EP, Lisa’s lyrics explore such themes as relationships, new and old, the passing of friends and the state of our world today.

Described as a “Female Robert Plant” with the power of Janis Joplin and the soul of Aretha Franklin, Lisa Tingle has received multiple honors at the Austin Music Awards (Female Vocalist of the Year, Band of the Year, Best Song, Musician of the Year, Album of the Year0. She's also toured and performed with many legends, including Etta James, Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble, Eric Johnson, Stephen Bruton, Monte Montgomery and Marcia Ball.

Having launched her music career in LA, gigging and working in publishing to record songs submitted to the likes of Tina Turner and Dolly Parton, she formed the band Black Pearl upon moving to Texas and signed with Capitol Records. She again worked in publishing, singing for TV and radio, films and songwriters, and landing placements on such shows as 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Melrose Place'. She contributed to several soundtracks with Ray Benson, including Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 'Universal Soldier', followed by work on Sandra Bullock’s 'Miss Congeniality' and Robert Rodriguez’s 'Spy Kids 3'. She has released six solo albums to wide acclaim and ample international airplay, including on BBC Radio.

David Gayler is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter and studio owner based in Spicewood, Texas. Having moved here from New York in the mid-80s, Gayler has been in various bands over the years, opening for such notable artists as The Romantics, Charlie Sexton and Jerry Jeff Walker, and was also a member of the Party Band during MTVs journey down to Texas in the late 1980s

As of June 17, 'The Uninvited' single is available everywhere digitally, including such platforms as Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon. The full self-titled EP will be released on July 15.

SINGLE CREDITS
Written by David Gayler and Lisa Tingle
Produced by David Gayler and Tim Palmer
Recorded at Studio71West near Austin, Texas
Recording Engineer: David Gayler
Mixed by Tim Palmer
Mastered by James Bacon
Lisa Tingle - Vocals
David Gayler - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Ricky Phillips - Bass Guitar
Tom Brechtlein - Drums
Cover artwork by McKenna Applewhite


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HIEROPHANT Announces New Album, Premieres First Single

Italian death metal band HIEROPHANT will be releasing a brand new full-length, 'Death Siege,' on August 26, 2022 via Season of Mist! The album artwork, tracklist, and additional details can be found below! To celebrate the forthcoming release, the band is now premiering the title track along with a music video. The clip can be found below.

HIEROPHANT comments: "With 'Death Siege,' we crossed the gateway to the abyss. Nihilism will overcome, when the sky will burn in fire. Death, Chaos, Annihilation."

Pre-orders are now available from the Season of Mist shop HERE.

The album can be pre-saved on your preferred streaming platform HERE.

Style: Death Metal
Release date: August 26, 2022

“Controlled chaos?” Lorenzo pauses for a song before finally looking right through you with his piercing eyes and slowly answering: “yes, I like the sound of that, it sums up pretty much what they stand for. Chaos with a sense if you will.”

The guitarist and vocalist of the Ravena-based band HIEROPHANT isn’t one to bury you under bigmouth statements and empty words. But when he says he thinks Death Siege is “the best thing we ever did and the one album when HIEROPHANT really comes on its own”, you know he means it.

Since their previous album, and first for SEASON OF MIST, Mass Grave in 2016 - originally described as a “vicious” mix of black sludge and death metal - many things have happened. It started with the release two years later of a two-track EP called Spawned Abortions “a good indication of where we were going but still not quite there”.

The band’s fourth full-length Death Siege was written during the first months of the pandemic, from March 2020 until May 2021, a dark period described by Lorenzo as a “long fucking long process but it was worth it. Until then, we were maybe missing a bit proper song structures and arrangements. In retrospect, Mass Grave is more grind-ish whereas the new is far more metal and riff-oriented. The songs are longer and have more things happening in them, the album is overall far more ambitious and more, well, musical

He concedes that HIEROPHANT started out more or less as “some kind of hardcore band, but with metal influences”, especially since Lorenzo has been also playing bass for THE SECRET since 2011, even if they haven’t been “very active” for a couple of years. “With HIEROPHANT, we actually signed our first contract originally with a hardcore/punk focused label called BRIDGE NINE. Originally, we had another line-up with a fulltime singer and we sounded like a very pissed off D-beat/crust band. But already in the back of my head, I had other plans. And when our frontman left in 2015, I took over the microphone as well and that’s when we started to evolve. To me, Mass Grave was a transitional record, it caught us midway if you will. But now with Death Siegewe’ve finally reached our destination. And while we made a name of ourselves in the scene, I believe it’s truly the album that will take us a step further.”

Death Siege is full of war metaphors, lyrics about complete annihilation (‘Seeds Of Vengeance’, ‘Devils Incarnate’, Bloodbath Compendium’ etc.) and “fire, hatred and endless void. The sub-title for it could have been ‘impending doom’, it’s like you know something awful it’s going to happen and sweep the plate clean but no matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to stop it. That’s how I want the listeners to feel when they listen to this record.” He pauses before adding with his iron will look, “one could say that the album general state-of-mind is ‘no mercy, kill everybody’. Yep, that sums it up about right.” Are you ready?

Recording Line-up:
Lorenzo Gulminelli: Rythm guitars, vocals
Fabio Carretti: Lead guitars
Gianmaria Mustillo: Bass
Alessandro Vagnoni: Drums

Line-up:
Lorenzo Gulminelli: Rythm guitars, vocals
Fabio Carretti: Lead guitars
Gianmaria Mustillo: Bass
Ben Tellarini: Drums

Recording Studio:
‘Death Siege’ has been recorded in Italy between June and July 2021.
Drums at Duna Studio, Russi (RA). Guitars, Bass and Vocals at SNK Studio, Ferrara (FE).

Produced by:
Hierophant & Alex Conti + Recorded by Alex Conti
Mixed by:
Alex Conti

Artwork: Abomination Hammer

Pre-sale: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CBP-Banefyre
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/hierophant-deathsiege

Formats:
CD Jewelcase
12” black vinyl
Merchandise

Check Out OHP #MetalCover BRYAN ADAMS Classic, "Heaven"!

Israel born and LA based heavy rock artist OHP (OREN HALMUT) has lifted BRYAN ADAMS 1984 hit single "Heaven" to a new level with his newest #metalcover of an iconic pop classic. With the live music video shot, produced, directed and edited by Oren, himself, this newest interpretation skews from its uplifting, JOURNEY inspiration into far more sinister territory, replacing inspiring, soaring vocals with thundering drums, crunchy guitars, and guttural declarations!

"It was time to give heaven a dark side." - OHP

Oren started his musical endeavor at the young age of nine in Tel-Aviv Israel. After playing and recording with numerous artists in his home town, he relocated to California in early 2000. Since then, he has been a prominent musical figure in Los Angeles, across the west coast and the nation. He owns H2O studios in North Hollywood, where he works as a producer, drummer and guitar player depending on the needs of each individual project. In 2016 oren started the “ohp metal” channel on youtube which features weekly metal covers of popular songs ranging from pop ,country, hip hop and RnB .The channel has gained over 10000 subscribers and growing weekly.

Oren currently lives in Los Angeles and is endorsed by Vater drumsticks, Dean Markley Guitar Strings and Moody guitar straps.

"Front And Center" Announces Public Tickets for Three Nashville Tapings: Judah & the Lion, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Gavin DeGraw

Three Analog at Hutton Hotel Concerts Open to the Public:
June 19: Judah & the Lion
June 20: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
June 21: Gavin DeGraw

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For over a decade, public television’s critically acclaimed live music series “Front And Center” has showcased an eclectic variety of musicians, from industry veterans to emerging artists, in an intimate setting that uniquely connects an artist to their fans. Artists play their defining hits and introduce new work in a dynamic hour of music and banter about life on the road, songwriting influences and the hard work and heartbreak that come before the sold-out shows and crowded award shelves.

With taping for Season 11 underway now, fans are invited to join the upcoming live shows at Analog at Hutton Hotel in Nashville. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. CT with tickets for Judah & the Lion on June 19 available HERE, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors on June 20 available HERE and tickets for Gavin DeGraw on June 21 are available HERE.

“Front And Center” is a production of Front and Center, LLC and is distributed nationally by American Public Television. Episodes will also be available to watch on the “Front And Center” YouTube page. For more information and to watch prior seasons featuring artists including Santana, Jack Johnson, Shawn Mendes, Sheryl Crow, Seal, Hozier, Miranda Lambert and more, visit frontandcenter.com. Follow “Front And Center” on Facebook@FrontAndCenterTV, on Instagram @FrontAndCenter_TV and on Twitter @FrontAndCenter.

About Analog at Hutton Hotel
Analog at Hutton Hotel is an intimate music venue showcasing the industry’s most inspired musicians that gives you an up close and personal experience in a comfortable living-room style setting. It immerses audiences in Nashville’s unrivaled live music scene, where storytelling is prized above all else. Located just steps from the famed Music Row, Analog was designed to provide some of the best venue acoustics in all of Nashville while providing an intimate, interactive and engaging experience for audiences and talent. From the artists; to the design of the lounge seating; to the advanced, innovative technology; to the mixologist providing crafted cocktails — the artistic spirit inspires a unique experience nightly.

OHP Reshapes ED SHEERAN Poppy Hit Single with Brutal Metal Edge!

Israel born and LA based heavy rock artist OHP (OREN HALMUT) has taken the 2017, chart dominating, award winning single, "Shape of You," and twisted it with his trademark savagery into an inhuman metal banger! With a live music video produced, directed, and edited by the enigmatic artist, OHP's "Shape of You" trades dancehall-infused pop for vicious guitar riffs, invoking an entirely new appreciation for the original's themes of lust and longing.

“I really wanted to give Ed Sheerans hit a darker, more cutting new shape.” - OHP

Oren started his musical endeavor at the young age of nine in Tel-Aviv Israel. After playing and recording with numerous artists in his home town, he relocated to California in early 2000. Since then, he has been a prominent musical figure in Los Angeles, across the west coast and the nation. He owns H2O studios in North Hollywood, where he works as a producer, drummer and guitar player depending on the needs of each individual project. In 2016 oren started the “ohp metal” channel on youtube which features weekly metal covers of popular songs ranging from pop ,country, hip hop and RnB .The channel has gained over 10000 subscribers and growing weekly.

Oren currently lives in Los Angeles and is endorsed by Vater drumsticks, Dean Markley Guitar Strings and Moody guitar straps.

NYC post-punk outfit LONDON PLANE release sophomore album 'Bright Black' via Declared Goods on June 17

"Bursting with the earnest romance of Gothic poetry tinged with the ennui of 21st-century dystopia" ~ POST-PUNK.COM

"Exciting post-punk replete with scything, mountainous guitars and a thunderous, pounding, insistent rhythm that sets the pulse racing" ~ BACKSEAT MAFIA

"Fresh punchy punk urgency, synth touches, and new wave rock. London Plane would have been equally at home playing CBGB’s and the Batcave – a band that is clearly inspired by the formative cauldron of revolution that erupted from the golden days of NYC’s 70’s punk, along with the dark elements of Joy Division wariness and Bauhaus’ temperament" ~ SPILL MAGAZINE

"Rumbling, viscerally noirish, and garnished with glimmering switchblade guitars and driving percussion, it clambers through the darkest of tunnels and into the light" ~ GOD IS IN THE TV

"Gutsy slab of avante pop... deliciously dark" ~ POP MATTERS

"Punchy and elegant pop songs" — LOUDER THAN WAR

"London Plane are on my list as leading the pack of rock bands who comment on the human condition" ~ PUNK ROCK BEAT

London Plane is a six-piece juggernaut, made up of David Mosey (guitar and vocals), Jessica Cole (vocals), Bryan Garbe (drums), Grant Parker (bass), Julian Tulip (synths) and Kristofer Widholm (guitar). Their roots trace back to 2014 backstage at a tribute show to the recently deceased Lou Reed, when Psychedelic Furs' Joe McGinty introduced David to Jessica, who were both performing.

Their new collection of tracks is electrifying, possessed, pulsing and relentless. Its content was greatly informed by several internal tragedies faced by band members during its production, including the deaths of family members, coupled with the tumultuous political situation that saw the ascension of villains. Where the vocals let in some hope, the bass snarls like something Lemmy would be proud of, the drums rumble and hiss, and the serrated guitar preens as cold as a weapon of mass destruction.

Rejecting a culture of me-first indulgence, 'Bright Black' is as hook-filled avant-rock study in context and contradictions -- snarling while disco, ruminative while dancey, cerebral while demented, fogs of sweetness becoming venom, melancholy becoming hope, with bass-bruising grooves over lush textures. Recalling the threat of imminent cultural, sociopolitical and ecological devastation, these songs are intentional, forceful and direct, crafted as London Plane confronts the ascension of villains (you know who) and the fading of heroes (i.e. Bowie, Ennio Morricone, Stephen Hawking, Ruth Bader Ginsburg).

Following the success of their 2018 debut album 'New York Howl', London Plane methodically worked on new material in late 2019-early 2020. The identity and frame of the songs formed during short, intense sessions of listening to their ideological and sonic forebears, such as Kate Bush, Iggy, Bauhaus and Stravinsky. Capturing the spirit the moment it showed up, these songs are willful, barbed, sardonic and hopeful, at once nodding to the spaghetti western and British post-punk goth anthems.

London Plane recently released the singles 'Bright Black' and 'Come Out of the Dark', both offering a glimpse of brightness amidst the invasion of darkness after having earlier released 'Francesco (Italiano)', the original 'Francesco' single and 'Watch That Madman Go', a highly relevant rebuke of propaganda and the grand tradition of political dictatorship.

The 'Bright Black' album will be released on June 17, available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where it can already be pre-ordered.

CREDITS
Produced by McKenzie Stubbert and David Mosey
Recorded at House Under Magic Studio, Brooklyn
Engineered by Danny Taylor at House Under Magic Studio, Brooklyn
Mixed by Mckenzie Stubbert
All lyrics by David Mosey
Music By David Mosey, Kristofer Widholm, Grant Parker, Bryan Garbe
Record cover art by Yoshi Sodeoka


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Kimberly Kelly Debuts Music Video for 'Summers Like That'

Kelly’s Residency at The Basement Continues Every Tuesday in June
Performances at 7 pm CT on June 21 and 28

On the heels of the announcement of her label debut, I’ll Tell You What’s Gonna Happen, arriving July 8 via Show Dog Nashville in partnership with Thirty Tigers, singer/songwriter Kimberly Kelly debuts the music video for album track “Summers Like That” exclusively, today on CMT. Watch HERE. Fans can also catch Kelly every Tuesday in June for her residency at Nashville’s legendary venue, The Basement. Performances begin at 7 pm on June 21 and 28. For more information visit, thebasementnashville.com.

Directed by Tyler Barksdale, the video brings the nostalgic song to life…capturing what young love looks like. “Tyler did an amazing job using subtle imagery that mirrors the song’s lyrics and the story in addition to what the actors are doing,” Kelly shared exclusively with CMT. “The carnival scene wasn’t planned either— it just happened to be set up nearby the weekend we shot. The carnival alone added a whole other level of charm to the story and song.”

“Summers Like That,” which left Billboard praising Kelly’s “warm, lifting voice,” was written by Karyn Rochelle and Bobby Tomberlin and produced by Brett Tyler. The song not only name checks a number of classic 90s country hits but is also sonically, reminiscent of some of Kelly’s biggest influences, artist like Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn and Deana Carter. Listen to “Summers Like That” HERE.

A native of Lorena, Texas, Kelly spent years in both the Texas and Nashville music scenes earning an education in experiences that have made her both fearless in her approach to creating and unafraid to defy convention when it comes to industry expectations. Those years of hard work, all while also earning a Master’s degree and working fulltime, culminated last summer in a long-awaited record deal with Show Dog Nashville. Now she is set to make her label debut. Pre-order or pre-save I'll Tell You What's Gonna Happen HERE.

The album is already earning kudos including praise from legendary singer/songwriter and fellow Texan, Radney Foster, who shared, “If you like your Country music with fiddles and steel guitars, melodies that soar and a singer who unapologetically sings with a twang, you will love Kimberly Kelly. She’s a great songwriter and her timeless voice delivers power and emotion on this fun but often poignant collection. Don’t try to drive while you’re listening to ‘Person That You Marry.’ Don’t ask me how I know.”

Off stage Kelly possess an inviting warmth mixed with sly self-deprecation, a winsome combo only earned with some life experience, self-awareness and nothing to prove on stage just the goods to stop a listener in their tracks. "This is not my first rodeo," Kelly says of her label debut. "I worked really hard in Texas before I came to Nashville. I wrote songs, put out records, did a radio tour, and played every weekend while going to school and working full-time.”

The album’s title, I’ll Tell You What’s Gonna Happen, is a clever nod to her friend and fellow Texas musician, the late Country Music Hall of Famer, Billy Joe Shaver. The abbreviated quote comes from the better-than-fiction-true story of Shaver forcing his way into a Waylon Jennings recording session after the star tried to renege on recording some of his songs. Brushing off a $100 bill to go away, Shaver said to Jennings, "I'll tell you what's gonna happen. You're gonna either listen to these songs or I'm gonna whip your ass." Waylon agreed to listen to one. The rest is history in the form of Jennings' 1973 Honky Tonk Heroes album, on which every song but one was written by Shaver.

“I landed on this album title on a dare," Kelly says. "I was like, 'Sure. What do I care?' I did the Texas music scene, I’ve done time in Nashville, and I thought my time had passed when I got offered my record deal. My husband could keep writing songs and I'd just be a speech therapist. So I made this album like it's the last one I'll ever get to make and the title is my mantra so to speak. I love good songs, and I let the best ones win whether I wrote them or not. It’s a compilation I’m proud of, and I’m thrilled for people to hear them!”

For additional information, visit kimberlykellymusic.com and follow along on social media @KimberlyKellyMusic for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.

MOTHS Release New Single "Unbound"

Puerto Rican prog/stoner rockers MOTHS have released the first single from their upcoming debut album. The new track, "Unbound", is out now - with a lyric video premiering now via Ghost Cult Magazine at the link here.

Speaking about the new track, bassist Weslie Negrón comments:

"'Unbound' was one of the first tracks we wrote for this album. It's a strong song that delves into both the atmospheric and heavy sounds of the band. Lyrically, it speaks about being done pretending, done with the world and its demands, and overcoming the pains that this life brings."

The debut album from MOTHS, 'Space Force', will see an August 12th, 2022 release.

Speaking about the upcoming LP, the band shares:

“Space Force marks an evolutionary step in our music and everything we’ve created as a band up to this point. This album represents maturity both lyrically and musically, and with it, an esoteric journey for those who want to encounter challenging music. ‘Unbound’ is the first take of this musical trip, a heavy, yet catchy song that pretty much sums up what Space Force is about.”

About MOTHS

Every band wants to strike a pristine balance between evoking their influences, embracing their originality, and earning their place within the genre(s) they inhabit. That’s often easier said than done, especially when it comes to styles that have developed so quickly and broadly over the past few decades. As stoner/progressive metal quintet MOTHS proves, however, it can certainly be done. Fusing charming familiarity with captivating freshness, their prior two releases—2018’s self-titled EP and 2020’s split with Philadelphia rockers The Stone Eye—demonstrated an exceptional ability and willingness to saturate shades of their musical forebearers with plenty of wide-ranging and idiosyncratic personality.

As remarkable as both of those collections were, though, they’re mere appetizers compared to what MOTHS have crafted with their debut LP, Space Force. A “complete audio-visual experience”—as bassist Weslie Negrón puts it—the record sees the group composing their most mature, expansive, and rewarding material to date. Packed with quirkily intricate yet welcoming instrumentation, as well as highly varied and compelling songwriting and vocal approaches, Space Force is a thrilling statement of purpose and validity from one of stoner/progressive metal’s greatest up-and-coming acts.

Of course, MOTHS are also motivated by their culture, and alongside standout acts like Avandra, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Errant Society, and Parallel Dimension, they rank as one of the best Puerto Rican stoner/progressive metal groups. “It’s part of our DNA to put some Puerto Rican influences into our music. For example, the closing section of ‘Awake’ taps into Latin jazz,” Negrón reveals. In addition, he, Miranda, and González studied Popular Music at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (and Rodríguez has the same major), so MOTHS are well versed in the “odd time signatures” present in Salsa, Bomba, and Plena (among other styles).

Naturally, that broad musical palette helped make Moths, and Moths/The Stone Eye Split incredibly illustrative. Plus, their distinctive sound and fortitude led to Moths getting spotlighted on Bandcamp Daily in 2018, as well as its second track—" Adhara & Ray”—being featured in Adult Swim’s “Stimulus Swim” playlist in 2020. As such, there’s already considerable hype for what Space Force will bring to the table, and luckily, it’s guaranteed to exceed all expectations.

From its gentle and cosmic guitar prelude (“Space Cowboy Ballad”) and fusion of ‘70s heavy metal and progressive death metal (“Broken Slumber”) to its hybrid of experimental space rock and jazz rock (“There’s No Place Like Space”), Space Force is an extremely diverse, engrossing, and poised voyage. Coupled with its equally mind-bending artwork, the LP surely finds MOTHS at the most imaginative and skillful stage of their career.

MOTHS Lineup:

Damaris Rodríguez – Vocals

Daniel Figueroa – Drums

Jonathan Miranda – Lead Guitar

Omar González – Rhythm Guitar

Weslie Negrón – Bass

England’s Doom Metal Masters CONAN Announce New Album, "Evidence of Immortality" + Colossal First Track!

New Album out August 19, 2022 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE!

England’s doom metal masters CONAN strike back again! Following their much acclaimed 2018 full-length, Existential Void Guardian, and their Live at Freak Valley record released just last year, the trio has announced the release of their fifth studio album, entitled Evidence of Immortality, due out on August 19, 2022 via Napalm Records.

As first album single proves, on their upcoming magnum opus, the British kings of brutally heavy slowness push their down-tuned axes and cranked pedals to the limit, crushing ears and minds when huge, rumbling chords and malevolent riffs muscle their way in over lances of infinite distortion and drums that pummel and thunder like the hands of a god against the gates of hell. 

The first single “Levitation Hoax” showcases CONAN’s trademark sound combined with fast-paced riffage and a pounding groove in epic doom metal grandeur, before dragging you deep into a black hole, as you scream in silence.

“‘Levitation Hoax’ grew from a riff that was created in December 2019, when we were on tour with Cavalera Conspiracy”, guitarist and singer Jon Davis comments. “The song begins as a thrash metal onslaught and just gets heavier and heavier as it progresses. It was a fun track to write, and has some of my favourite lyrics from the album.” 

Watch the new CONAN video for “Levitation Hoax”  below.

“Evidence of Immortality was written between December 2019 and late 2021. As such, it has absorbed a lot of the emotions that were flowing through our lives then,” Davis continues. “The lyrics were written on the eve of the war in Ukraine so, naturally, they deal with subjects such as victory and defeat, loss and hope, pain and determination, fear and hatred. Movies such as Conquest, Lord of The Rings, Fire and Ice, Krull, Beast Master and Clash of The Titans once again provided inspiration for the themes of the songs, as we maintain our determination to not write about real world events. You want to escape? Throw this record on, turn the lights off and turn it up until your fucking ears bleed.”

Evidence of Immortality was produced by Chris Fielding and mastered by James Plotkin. The album also sees former band member Dave Perry perform on the track “Grief Sequence”. The album’s artwork was provided by the skilled hand and mind of Tony Roberts, architect of the CONAN visual style since day one and their debut release, Horseback Battle Hammer. Bow down and hail CONAN, as their sound will live forever on the battlefield of doom. Their new album will be the ultimate Evidence of Immortality! 

Slated for a release on August 19, 2022 through Napalm Records, Evidence of Immortality will be available in the following formats:

- Digisleeve

- 2LP Gatefold BLACK (ltd 300)

- 2LP Gatefold MARBLED CLEAR/BLACK (ltd 300)

- 2LP Gatefold GLOW IN THE DARK (Band exclusive)

- Cassette Tape Edition

- Digital

Pre-order your copy HERE!

CONAN is:

Jon Davis – Guitar, Vocals

Chris Fielding – Bass

Johnny King – Drums 

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CONSTELLATIA Drops New Music Video for "The Garden"

South African post metal band CONSTELLATIA are now releasing the brand new official music video for the song, "The Garden," which is taken from the band's latest EP, 'The Language of Limbs." The video, which was filmed in Cape Town and Johannesburg and was edited by Larissa Johnson, can be seen below.

CONSTELLATIA comments: "'The Garden' is a dirge about revisitation, and how when coming back things could possibly and most likely change. It's an end and it's a beginning. It also talks about the power struggle and helplessness that sometimes comes with being in a relationship and how that fleeting romantic landscape shifts and distorts. Musically, The Garden was the most progressive track on our debut record, and revisiting it now it's easy to see where we left off, and the subsequent evolution to our new sound, which feels like an expansion on this song, whilst treading new ground."

But there's more great news! CONSTELLATIA finalized their newest full-length album which will be released via Season of Mist. Stay tuned in for the official title and release date - all will be revealed soon!

'The Language of Limbs' was originally released on November 15, 2019 and soon after, the four piece landed a worldwide record deal with Season of Mist. The pressings are available in various formats HERE.

Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, CONSTELLATIA is the collaborative vision of Gideon Lamprecht and Keenan Oakes, founders of well-known acts CROW BLACK SKY and WILDERNESSKING respectively.

'The Language of Limbs' is essentially a post-metal record with black metal and progressive influences, and a healthy dose of ambience and atmosphere; always deeply engaging with a flair for the romantic and nostalgic. "It is a record that came from a place of desperation; a musical outlet for the years of hardship both members endured in their personal lives." Gideon Lamprecht comments. "It's an album about obsession and overcoming. It's a triumphant record." adds Keenan Oakes.

Formed in September 2018, and enlisting the talents of a few key collaborators, CONSTELLATIA soon completed work on the beautiful and emotional ride that is 'The Language of Limbs'. While the drums (Played by Lawrence Jaeger) and vocals were engineered by Daniel Thackwray at City Varsity, Cape Town, all other instruments were recorded by Lamprecht at his home studio in Glencairn, where he also mixed and mastered 'The Language of Limbs'. The album features additional and high class guest vocalists, namely Alison Rachel of HONEYMOAN and renowned singer/songwriter Lucy Kruger, and is an absolute must-have for fans of CULT OF LUNA, OPETH, PINK FLOYD or WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM.

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Genre: Post metal

Producer / sound engineer drums and vocals: Daniel Thackwray at City Varsity, Cape Town

Recording, mixing, and mastering: Gideon Lamprecht  

Cover Art: Daniel Nel (painting), design by Rouleaux van der Merwe

Line-up:
Adam Hill - Rhythm guitar
Gideon Lamprecht - Lead guitar
Keenan Oakes - Bass, vocals
Lawrence Jaeger - Drums

Booking: contact@constellatia.com

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/ConstellatiaLimbs

CINNAMON BABE Partners with Revolver Magazine for "Messiah" Video Premiere

CINNAMON BABE, the emerging nu-metal project of model/actress/influencer Stormi Maya, has released a music video for their new single "Messiah".

"Messiah" is available now on all streaming platforms.

Commenting on the new single, Stormi states:

“I wanted to try something different for our next single. Even though I consider myself more nu-metal/punk, I wanted to dip into the industrial/electronic rock sound. One of my biggest musical idols is Nine Inch Nails...that was my inspiration. I wanted to make something sexy, dark, and powerful. Feminine power."

She goes on to add: “While most of my music written is about my battles with mental illness, past traumas, and struggles, I took a break from that to make something sexually empowering and fun. [Messiah] is about being worshipped, adored, and in control: all the things we secretly desire. This song makes me feel like a goddess in a world where I mostly feel like a freak."

LISTEN TO "Messiah" HERE!

CINNAMON BABE is an LA-based nu-metal outfit led by model, actress, and outright hustler Stormi Maya. The Bronx native, who grew up on bands like The Cranberries and would later find inspiration from the rebellious voice of acts like Rage Against The Machine and Linkin Park, has come a long way to make this dream a reality. As a black woman, an ally of BIPOC and the LGBTQ+ community, and most of all, a survivor, Cinnamon Babe is Maya's vehicle to tell her truth.

Stormi has dealt with struggles and stereotypes her entire life. As a young girl, she survived domestic abuse, homelessness, the foster system, and mental health issues. To the world that knows her as a successful model and upcoming actress, those stories remain a mystery. But Cinnamon Babe is an entirely different venture for the tireless worker who built a better life on the other side of her tumultuous past - it's an honest expression of the demons and inner strength that came from it.

Cinnamon Babe Online:

https://www.instagram.com/cinnamonbabemusic

https://www.youtube.com/c/CinnamonBabe

Anti-Flag Announce Fall 2022 Tour Dates + ANTIFest Shows

Anti-Flag are returning to the road this fall. The band will embark on a headline run of the U.S. before heading to Canada.

Anti-Flag's tour will kick off on September 16 in Burlington, Vermont and run through November 6 with an appearance at Punk Rock in the Park in Silverado, California. The band will also head to Quebec for a trek with Vulgares Machins and Mudie in November.

The band has also announced ANTIfest dates in multiple cities in the U.S. and will be appearing at other major festivals through the fall.

All dates are below. 

Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 17 at 12 pm ET. Get tickets here.

"For a band that has been together for almost 30 years, and one who is putting the finishing touches on its 13th album, finding new ways to share these stories, build community, and put empathy first is always a considerable challenge," Anti-Flag states. 

"To embark on this next chapter of Anti-Flag, we are taking ANTIfest around the U.S. We will be looking to share new music with each one of these shows. It's the constant search for solace that lead us to punk rock, and these shows will be a celebration of that search. Another world is possible, and it's within our reach."

ANTI-FLAG ON TOUR:

9/16—Burlington, VT—Higher Ground (With Brendan Kelly, Mint Green)   

9/17—Boston, MA—Brighton Music Hall—ANTIfest (Early Show) With Mint Green

9/17—Boston, MA—Brighton Music Hall—ANTIfest (Late Show) With Brendan Kelly, Oxymorrons*

9/18—Hamden, CT—Space Ballroom (With Brendan Kelly, Mint Green)

9/23—Birmingham, AL—Furnace Fest—Sloss Furnaces* 

9/24—Charleston, SC—Music Farm (With Doll Skin, Teens in Trouble)

9/25—Louisville, KY@ Louder Than Life Festival—Highland Festival Grounds— KY Expo Center*

9/30—Washington, DC—Black Cat      

10/1—Pittsburgh, PA—Roxian Theatre—ANTIfest (With Four Year Strong, Microwave, Heart Attack Man, Catbite, Dissidente)*

10/6—Boise, ID—The Shredder (With Bad Cop / Bad Cop, The Last Gang)

10/7—Seattle, WA—El Corazon (With Bad Cop / Bad Cop, The Last Gang)

10/8—Portland, OR—Crystal Ballroom—ANTIfest (With Good Riddance, Bad Cop/ Bad Cop, The Last Gang, The Black Tones, The Macks)*

10/13—Richmond, VA—Canal Club     

10/14—Virginia Beach, VA—Elevation 27   

10/15—TBD NJ show

10/29—Gainesville, FL—FEST 20—Bo Diddly Plaza*     

10/30—Gainesville, FL—FEST 20—Bo Diddly Plaza*     

11/4—Chicago, IL—The Metro—ANTIfest (With We Are The Union, Suicide Machines, Gully Boys, Blind Adam, and the Federal League)*

11/5—Detroit, MI—The Sanctuary (We Are The Union, Blind Adam and the Federal League)

11/6—Silverado, CA—Punk In The Park—Oak Canyon Park*  

12/4—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom (With We Are The Union)

12/9—Buffalo, NY—Rec Room (With Cancer Bats)

12/10—Toronto, ON—Danforth Music Hall—ANTIfest (With Cancer Bats, Dilly Dally, Dead Tired, Indian Giver)*

*FESTIVAL DATE

WITH VULGAIRES MACHINS AND MUDIE:

11/12—Sherbrooke, QC—Granada Theater

11/13—Quebec City, QC—Imperial Bell

11/15—Joliette, QC—Salle Rolland-Brunelle

11/16—Ville de Saguenay, QC—Théâtre du Palais Municipal

11/18—Trois-Rivières, QC—Cabaret de l'Amphithéâtre Cogeco

11/19—Montreal, QC—MTELUS