ENVY OF NONE RELEASE NEW SINGLE “DUMB (Der Dummkopf remix)”

Following the release of their debut self titled album, which charted worldwide and garnered praise from both fans and media, Envy Of None, the new project featuring Alex Lifeson (Rush), Andy Curran (Coney Hatch), Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne have released a new digital single ( https://envyofnone.lnk.to/DumbRMX )and lyric video for a remix of the album track “DUMB” – “DUMB (Der Dummkopf remix)”.

“DUMB (Der Dummkopf remix)”, was created collectively by Envy Of None and chosen for the remix as it had proven to be one of the band’s favourite tracks from the album.

Envy Of None bassist Andy Curran comments on the process “The approach we took was to create a different version that also kept the spirit of the original. The seeds of DUMB were focused around the relentless bass line that sits under the chorus. The lyrical hook was something me & Maiah co-wrote trying to have fun with the 1+1=3 line as well as the “dumb dee dumb” lines. We always felt the song had a bit of a Euro-electronic dance vibe so on the remix we really pushed that button. Not only did Maiah add back in some her original vocal tracks which don’t appear on the original version, we added three additional drum loops, some keyboard pads and had fun with some voice samples layered in throughout the song. Lastly we added a new intro for the song as well as an outro which Maiah created after she heard some of the first few remixes passes. We really just had fun messing the hair up of this song while trying to keep its simple charm. But as per usual, it really was a joint effort - all 4 EONs had their fingers in the making of this pie! The video was also a blast to be part of. Hope you like it!”

Envy Of None, feature Rush’s Alex Lifeson, Coney Hatch founder/bassist Andy Curran, accomplished producer and engineer Alfio Annibalini and singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne, their self-titled 11 track debut album ricochets between various shades of alternative, experimental and synth rock, throwing surprises at every turn, twisting dark melodies against contemporary pop hooks.

WHAT THE PRESS SAY:

An engaging album that rewards repeat listens - Prog Magazine
Rich in its creativity – 4* - Record Collector
It may be a new musical avenue, but Alex and co sound most appealing – 8/10 - Guitar Techniques
Effective, modern, inspired tracks, a catchy and electro album set the bar very high! Album Of The Month - Rock Hard (Fr)
Ethereal sounding, oriental and kind of Industrial Rock – Lifeson breaks new ground - Good Times (DE)
The songs are without exception really intriguing and surprisingly catchy. Singer Wynne and her beautiful voice are a true discovery. - Lust For Life (NL)
Fresh sound fuelled by Alex Lifeson’s restrained guitar and newcomer Maiah Wynne’s ethereal vocals - Next Magazine (CAN)
Something truly beautiful and unique - Ultimate Guitar

WHAT ENVY OF NONE SAY:
“Were thrilled so far with the response for our new record. It’ s been nice to read all the positive comments and know that people are enjoying the record as much as we did making it. Four proud EONs!"
XoXo Envy of None

Envy Of None’s self-titled album is out now on Kscope on the following formats. Available to 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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CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX Reveals New Song, "Everything is Beautiful But Us"

Progressive rock collective CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX will be releasing a brand new album, 'Banefyre,' on September 9 via Season of Mist! The band is now sharing the second new single from the offering, "Everything is Beautiful But Us," at THIS LOCATION.
 

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX mastermind Justin Greaves explains, "Although this is not a 'lock down' song, Belinda's lyrics were certainly inspired by the lack of human activity we found when the first lock down began. We were going for walks where I live in the countryside and the silence was amazing, the air seemed more fresh and there was a definite increase of wildlife activity. So it made us both realise more than ever how ugly we are as a race, humans basically ruin everything.
 

"Musically this is one of my personal faves on the new album, 'BANEFYRE, The Musical!' It plays an integral part in the sound journey, it’s simple but powerful. Very CBP."

Singer/percussionist Belinda Kordic adds, "Justin sent me the demo with the title, I thought the song was beautiful, so I couldn’t just plonk down (write) just anything. It had to be right. The inspiration for the song hit me during the first wave of Covid. When I was over visiting Justin in the UK, and I couldn’t get back home for quite some time due to travel restrictions. So, we were spending a lot of time outside in the countryside and i was amazed at the quick turn nature took for the better, as soon as humans were removed out of the equation.

"The increased symphony of birdsong, bumble bees the size of my fist turning up in the garden, animals coming out of hiding and popping up here, there and everywhere. Nature and its inhabitants were thriving to the very fullest. As they should.

"It was beautiful, but also sad at the same time. knowing that when we get back to 'normal,'the destruction continues."

Pre-orders for 'Banefyre' are now live HERE while the album can be pre-saved across digital streaming services HERE.

The thread that binds CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s bold and towering discography — a dozen studio albums, a half-dozen mini-albums, a handful of compilations and swaths of bootlegs — could not be more apropos circa 2022. Since its 2004 creation by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Justin Greaves, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX has served as the voice for the voiceless, whether it be animals, the unequal and the different. Greaves and longstanding vocalist and lyricist Belinda Kordic have often proffered that these beings cannot fend for themselves. Henceforth, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s mission has been to shed light on the human condition and the inequalities that befall humankind and its creatures. Their battle marches on with their latest studio album, Banefyre.

Banefyre follows 2020’s Ellengæst — an effort that found CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX employ a series of notable guest vocalists alongside Kordic, prompting Metal Hammer to describe it as their “most cohesive and emotionally devastating record.” Kordic is now paired with Swedish vocalist Joel Segerstedt, who made his CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX debut last year via the “Painful Reminder/Dead is Dead” single. Piano, synth and trumpet player Helen Stanley and additional guitarist Andy Taylor complete the lineup. Greaves says Stanley and Taylor “fit so well creatively,” which has made CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX feel like a band when making plans and decisions.

Also central to this is Segerstedt. According to Kordic, the vocalist and lyricist lives a mere five minutes from her in Sweden and has quickly integrated himself into the band. “What I like about Joel is that he’s a good person,” she says. “There’s no fakeness with him; he has cajones. He’s not a bitch-talker, either. I can’t handle people who don’t have a backbone, but Joel is real and can speak his mind.”

“I like how Joel has come in and spoke for himself,” adds Greaves. “He’s in the band for the right reasons. I see him the same way as Belinda — she took an interest in the whole artistic thing behind CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, like the vocals, lyrics, artwork and aesthetic. It’s the same with Joel. He has taken an interest in all of those things. In the past, we had people who didn’t contribute artistically and only cared about what they got out of the band. But Joel is really proactive and takes the initiative.”

Greaves assembled 13 songs (including “No Regrets,” a bonus track for his new project with Kordic, Johnny the Boy) imbued with the depth and introspection that will reinforce CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s standing as a band that defies genre. The album was tracked at Chapel Studios in South Thoresby, Lincolnshire, with vocals cut at Monolith Studio and Kapsylen Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Kurt Ballou handled mixing in GodCity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts — a pivotal move in determining the album’s overall sound.

“I love the album so much because it was a different approach with the production,” says Greaves. “For my part, it was a little bit of a reaction. I didn’t want to do the same warm, safe CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX album. I’m aware that when we did [2012’s] I, Vigilante, everyone wanted I, Vigilante again. As it so often happens with this band, people complain about the next one, then grow into it. Ellengæst is like I, Vigilante. It’s a shorter album. It hit the mark and was done really well, but everyone will expect another Ellengæst. I feared that, but I care enough not to make another Ellengæst. It’s the right thing to do. That’s why we got Kurt to mix it — we wanted that analog, raw power. Even though the album has mellow moments, those are edgy as well. We just didn’t want to do the same album twice. We’re never going to be a band that people can rely on.”

Greaves’ summation of his band notwithstanding, his distinctive guitar playing and enduring knack for immersive songwriting is the propellent behind the haunting, chant-laden “Ghostland,” pensive “The Reckoning” and forlorn “Everything is Beautiful but Us,” the band’s spot-on analysis of the retreat of humankind indoors during the pandemic that revealed nature’s priceless beauty. The album is also stocked with no less than four ten-minute-plus cuts (“Rose of Jericho,” “Down the Rabbit Hole,” “I’m Okay, Just Not Alright” and “The Scene is a False Prophet”) that are intermixed with drama and melancholy.

It all ties into Banefyre’s central theme of the persecution of people who are deemed “different” by society. The album title is a play on the song “Bonefire” that Kordic named and wrote lyrics for. In classic CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX fashion, Greaves turned it into the Olde English translation to represent the bonfires that engulfed witches and politicians through the 15th and 18th centuries, hence, the name Banefyre.

The album begins with “Incantation for the Different,” which was written and orated by Chicago-based witch, artist, author and occultist Shane Bugbee, who, according to Greaves, “brought us some positive, dark energy.” Banefyre then delves into the Salem Witch Trials (“Wyches and Basterdz”), fox hunting in Great Britain (“The Reckoning”), politicians of an unscrupulous and dishonest kind (“Bonefire”) and the New York City Blackout of 1977 (“Blackout77”).

Greaves says Banefyre’s topics may have a decidedly negative and pessimistic tone, but a glimmer of hope and joy remains. “There’s always the random bits, but overall, Banefyre is about the people who have suffered because they are different. The album covers inequality and oppression, like ‘Incantation for the Different,’ which is about overcoming when you’re put down because you’re not like everyone else.”

In true CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX fashion, the Lucy Marshall-created Banefyre cover leaves plenty to the imagination, depicting four animals seated at a table — interacting and dressed like human beings. “It’s sort of like Planet of the Apes showing what animals could do to humans,” says Greaves. “The cover was specially commissioned and is unique to the album. It’s incorporating all the classic CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX elements with the love for animals and twisting the narrative around.”

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s reputation was built on the back of their studio albums and live shows. The pandemic prevented the band from supporting Ellengæst, but it did provide them additional time to bring in new members to their live configuration.

“We’ve done one show since 2019,” says Greaves. “We are going to do something in Europe this year. Hopefully, we can get back on track. We’re also going to do something in the States — that’s not just talk, we’re actually going to do it. It’s well overdue. The live band is fucking amazing. We have the five of us and now we have Jordi [Farré] on drums, Paco [Fleischfresser] on synth and a really good friend of mine, Matt Crawford on bass.

“We did the Leipzig show and even though the rehearsals were better than the show itself, that lineup, our live band, is so good. Because we haven’t been under pressure to put a live band together since 2019 and spent so long talking to people, we’ve got a better band from those results. Out of disaster, we’ve got quite a good, positive thing.”

Line-up
Justin Greaves : Guitars, Drums, Bass, Samples, Saw
Belinda Kordic : Vocals, Percussions
Helen Stanley : Grand Piano, Synthesisers, Monochord, Trumpet
Andy Taylor : Guitar, Baritone Guitar, 12 String Guitar
Joel Segerstedt: Vocals, Guitar

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Recording:
Recorded at Chapel Studio, Lincolnshire, November 2020 & April 2021.
Engineered by Pieter Rietkerk
Additional vocal sessions recorded at:
Kapsylen Studio, Stockholm - Engineered by Jörgen Jugglo Wall.
Monolith Studio - Engineered by Tomas Asklund
Churchstreet Studio, Bergen - Engineered by Rene Misje
Mixed live by Kurt Ballou at God City Studio
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg
Produced by Justin Greaves

Artwork: Original paintings created for this album by Lucy Marshall
Layout master: Benedikt Demmer

Pre-Save link: https://orcd.co/cbp-banefyre
Pre-sale link: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CBP-Banefyre

BLACK ANVIL to Support CANNIBAL CORPSE on North American Tour

New York City black metal collective BLACK ANVIL will be supporting CANNIBAL CORPSE along with DARK FUNERAL and IMMOLATION later this year! The trek will kick off on November 3 in Silver Springs, MD and will conclude on December 10 in Athens, GA. The band will also be performing at the Denver, CO edition of Decibel Magazine's Metal & Beer Fest on December 2!

Tickets are on sale tomorrow, July 22, @ 10:00 A.M. local time! The full run of dates and ticket links can be found below!

BLACK ANVIL has completed working on their brand new full-length, which will be released by Season of Mist. More information will be revealed very soon! For a glimpse of what to expect, check out the band's 2017 album, 'As Was,' via Bandcamp HERE.

BLACK ANVIL Live Dates (w/ CANNIBAL CORPSE, DARK FUNERAL, IMMOLATION)

11/03: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore [TICKETS]

11/04: Albany, NY @ Empire Live [TICKETS]

11/05: Montreal, QC @ MTelus [TICKETS // BILLETS]

11/06: Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall [TICKETS]

11/08: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre [TICKETS]

11/09: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's [TICKETS]

11/10: Ft Wayne, IN @ Piere's Entertainment Center [TICKETS]

11/11: Joliet, IL @ The Forge [TICKETS]

11/12: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II [TICKETS]

11/15: Calgary, AB @ Palace Theatre [TICKETS]

11/17: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]

11/18: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]

11/19: Seattle, WA @ The Showbox [TICKETS]

11/21: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom [TICKETS]

11/22: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern [TICKETS]

11/23: San Diego, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]

11/25: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues [TICKETS]

11/26: Tucson, AZ @ Encore [TICKETS]

11/28: Austin, TX @ Empire Garage [TICKETS]

11/29: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues [TICKETS]

11/30: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom [TICKETS]

12/02: Denver, CO @ Decibel Metal & Beer Fest* [TICKETS]

12/03: Lawrence , KS @ The Granada [TICKETS]

12/04: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre [TICKETS]

12/05: Belvidere, IL @ The Apollo Theater [TICKETS]

12/06: Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue [TICKETS]

12/08: Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse at the International [TICKETS]

12/09: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre [TICKETS]

12/10: St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live [TICKETS]
*Festival date

Formed in 2007 in New York City, Black Metal troupe BLACK ANVIL released their debut album, Time Insults the Mind, on Monumentum/Reflections Records in September 2009, and later that year signed to renowned independent label Relapse Records. After a re-release of their acclaimed 2009 debut, BLACK ANVIL unleashed their first proper full-length Triumvirate in September 2010. Recorded with engineer ‘General’ George Fullan (The Rolling Stones, Dream Theater) at Mark ‘The Animal’ Mendoza’s (Twisted Sister) Diamond Drop Studio on Long Island, NY, Triumvirate received critical acclaim and was hailed as an "all-around monster metal album." Pitchfork even stated, “Black Anvil’s an amazing live band… and their songwriting’s as strong as their stage presence.”

Triumvirate was followed in 2014 by Hail Death, a 70-minute journey of intensity that further established BLACK ANVIL as a modern Black Metal powerhouse and was praised by publications including Noisey, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Metal Injection, and many more. Constantly bringing their live ritual to the masses, BLACK ANVIL has participated in numerous high profile tours with Black Metal legends such as MAYHEM, WATAIN, URFAUST, and MARDUK as well as dates with AURA NOIR, NACHTMYSTIUM, IMMORTAL, EYEHATEGOD, CANNIBAL CORPSE, and many others. Additionally, the band has appeared at various festivals including the Scion Rock Fest, Beyond The Gates in Bergen, Norway and the renowned Roadburn Festival in The Netherlands.

In 2017, BLACK ANVIL dropped their fourth studio-album, As Was, the staggering 50-minute follow-up to 2014's Hail Death. Atmospheric and melodic without relenting on any of the ferocity BLACK ANVIL have always been known for, As Was seamlessly weaves through eight monumental passages of extreme metal art. More diverse, complex, and thought-provoking than anything they've done before, As Was is a stellar representation of modern Black Metal, and of BLACK ANVIL's continuous progression and songcraft. Featuring cover art by Metastazis (Behemoth, Watain, Morbid Angel) and recorded at Menegroth by Colin Marston (Krallice, Gorguts, Panopticon) with mixing and mastering done by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (Tribulation, Funeral Mist, Watain).

Line-up:
R: Drums
P: Bass/Vocals
J: Guitar
T: Guitar

For more on BLACK ANVIL, visit the band's official FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, BANDCAMP, and MERCH STORE.

Dance Gavin Dance Drop New Single "Cream of The Crop"; New Album 'Jackpot Juicer' out July 29th via Rise Records

Chart topping post-hardcore outfit, Dance Gavin Dance, have dropped the fourth single from their imminent new album, 'Jackpot Juicer' (out July 29th via Rise Records). The track is titled "Cream Of The Crop" and is accompanied by a visualizer which can be viewed below. Find the new track on streaming platforms and pre-save the new album HERE.

Dance Gavin Dance announced the release of their brand new album, 'Jackpot Juicer', back in April. The three previous singles, “Synergy” feat. Rob Damiani of Don Broco, “Pop Off” and "Die Another Day" have clocked up 11.5 million streamsand 3.5 million YouTube views since release. 'Jackpot Juicer' follows Dance Gavin Dance's enormously successful 2020 release, ‘Afterburner,’ which topped charts and debuted at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 with a digital only release. 'Jackpot Juicer' will be released on July 29th via Rise Records. Pre-Order bundles were launched the same day and saw a sell-out of 7 different vinyl variants already. Remaining pre-orders are available now HERE.

Dance Gavin Dance will be heading out on the road next week for the 'Evening With Friends Tour'. The special outing will also provide fans with a unique Dance Gavin Dance line-up. Guitarist Andrew Wells will be taking center stage to take over clean singing duties, Marc Okubo of Veil of Maya will be stepping in to cover Andrew’s guitar duties and the band will be joined by former Dance Gavin Dance frontman and frontman of Royal Coda, Kurt Travis, for select songs. The 21- date trek starts on July 26th with a very special, intimate show at infamous Sunset Strip venue, The Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles which was previously announced and sold out in less than 3 minutes (a portion of the proceeds from this show will go towards Musicares) and will wrap on August 24th in San Francisco at The Fillmore. Full Routing below:

Tue. 07/26/22 West Hollywood, CA - The Whisky A Go-Go *

Wed. 07/27/22 San Diego, CA - House of Blues

Thu. 07/28/22 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues

Fri. 07/29/22 Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater

Sun. 07/31/22 Austin, TX - Emo's

Mon. 08/01/22 Dallas, TX - House of Blues

Tue. 08/02/22 Houston, TX - House of Blues

Thu. 08/04/22 Orlando, FL - House of Blues - Orlando

Fri. 08/05/22 Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution Live

Sat. 08/06/22 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

Mon. 08/08/22 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

Tue. 08/09/22 Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte

Thu. 08/11/22 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

Sat. 08/13/22 Boston, MA - Big Night Live

Sun. 08/14/22 New York, NY - Irving Plaza

Tue. 08/16/22 Detroit, MI - St. Andrew’s Hall

Wed. 08/17/22 Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre

Fri. 08/19/22 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant

Sat. 08/20/22 Chicago, IL - House of Blues - Chicago

Mon. 08/22/22 Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall

Wed. 08/24/22 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore San Francisco

* Non-Live Nation Date

About Dance Gavin Dance

Rejecting tired formulas at every step, Dance Gavin Dance merge progressive rock and post-hardcore with thick groove, brilliantly combining experimental music with hooks and a warped sense of humor. The group has amassed over 1.4 billion global streams, and 1.2 million album equivalent units sold across their catalog in the US alone. With hundreds of thousands of rabid fans engaged with Dance Gavin Dance on socials and their very own festival event, Swanfest, which sold out its inaugural edition in 2019 and is slated to see a triumphant return in 2022 in the band's hometown of Sacramento this April, it all amounts to a full force band facing a mainstream that has overlooked them for too long.

Dance Gavin Dance released their ninth studio album, Afterburner, in April of 2020. Since its release, the album has clocked up 135 million streams and topped a multitude of charts on two separate occasions, once with it’s digital release hitting #14 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 across the Current Albums, Alternative, Billboard Top Albums, Digital, Current Digital Albums, Rock, Heavy Rock and Current Independent Albums charts and again when the physical version was released several months later due to the pandemic, when it hit #1 across Vinyl, Internet, Alternative, Rock, Hard Music, Independent Current Albums, #3 Top Current and Billboard Top Albums and #47 on the Billboard 200 charts. This past Christmas, the band surprised fans with a special holiday gift by dropping ‘Afterburner (Instrumental)’ on streaming platforms. It was previously only available via a Target exclusive double disc CD.

The Afterburner 2021 US Tour, although being one of the first coast-to-coast indoor tours to hit the road post-pandemic, was successfully completed and saw Dance Gavin Dance sell a whopping 78,500 tickets across 33 shows making it the band's biggest tour to date.

As the undeniable statistics keep mounting up, the fact becomes more and more clear that Dance Gavin Dance are becoming one of this generation's most popular and enduring forces from the world of heavy music. As Pollstar put it in their recent feature on the huge success of the tour - "Sacramento, Calif.-based Dance Gavin Dance is not just any band."

Find Dance Gavin Dance Online

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Chase Rice Teases New Music: "Key West & Colorado" Set for July 29 Release

CHASE RICE TEASES NEW MUSIC: “KEY WEST & COLORADO” SET FOR RELEASE FRIDAY, JULY 29

Cross-Country Ode to Letting Go Follows Recent Release “If I Were Rock & Roll” in Previewing Rice’s Forthcoming Album

With sold-out crowds already singing along to the unreleased song making an appearance in Chase Rice’s live set list and preview clips garnering over 1.5 million views on social media, the multi-Platinum singer-songwriter shared directly with fans that the eagerly-awaited full version of “Key West & Colorado” will be available on Friday, July 29. The reflective song is the latest preview of the forthcoming album Rice recently recorded in his rural Tennessee home-turned-studio. Pre-order / pre-save “Key West & Colorado” HERE.

The song was one of the first recorded for the project during that marathon at-home session, with Rice describing it as “the heart of the record.” Written by Rice together with childhood friend/longtime collaborator Brian Kelley plus Corey Crowder, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron and Hunter Phelps on a writing retreat in Grayton Beach, Florida, the midtempo song chronicles the literal journey of coming to terms with a relationship’s end:

Somewhere between Key West & Colorado
I found God in a gold Silverado
Had to get a little lost to get a little found
Learned you can’t find love if you can’t slow down
Somewhere between that sand and the snow
Salt in the air and salt on the road
Finally let myself let her go
Somewhere between Key West & Colorado

The song also represents a sonic shift for Rice, who teamed with producer Oscar Charles to fill his living room with a vintage stand-up piano, guitars, drums and percussion, bass and keyboards while leaving out some of his usual recording tools. For the first time in his career, Rice recorded for the new project with no click track, no pre-programmed music beds – and in many cases, one-take vocals.

“I had started writing songs at home with just me and a guitar whenever the inspiration hit me; instead of heading downtown and trying to crank something out during a scheduled writing session,” explains Rice of the transformation in his creative process. “I realized that bringing the writing room into my real life – my farm, duck camp, a vacation with my friends – whatever that might look like, was making for some really great songs. So, when we started talking about getting into the studio – what that should look and feel like – I realized we already had the answer. It should feel like home.

“It was an incredible experience,” he continues. “We camped out there for weeks, usually going for 12-plus hours a day without even realizing the time was flying by because everyone was in such a creative groove. It’s definitely the most excited I’ve ever been about making music, so I can’t wait to share this new sound with the fans.”

For more information, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter an TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

“Key West & Colorado” Lyrics Available HERE

About Chase Rice
With more than 2.3 million albums sold and over 2.3 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond – yet with a forthcoming album crafted in his rural Tennessee home-turned-studio, his sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life, as evidenced by recent single “If I Were Rock & Roll” and upcoming release “Key West & Colorado.” The new music serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, featuring his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen. (feat. Florida Georgia Line)” and Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.”

This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better. Freer. Unbeholden and uninhibited, somehow capable of evoking Chris LeDoux and The Chronic, campfire singalongs and stadium anthems, all at once. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the Double-Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; “Ready Set Roll” and “Gonna Wanna Tonight.”

In addition to selling out arenas with Kane Brown and stadiums with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice also consistently sells out venues across the U.S. and Europe on his own headlining tours and he will join Jason Aldean’s Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour this fall.

NYC's JESSIE KILGUSS delivers sublime Americana indiepop with new single 'Great White Shark', out today

"Kilguss artfully pulls us into her wistful nostalgia with a bit of twang and a strummy, well arranged instrumental accompaniment" ~ Guitar World

“Stellar, pure, inspired and inspiring… her voice is as clear as her vision and every element of her music is perfectly placed. While performed with impeccable precision” ~ The Spill Magazine

"Finely-wrought, deep, dark valentine... well-crafted” ~ American Songwriter

“Artfully beautiful, full of radiant harmonics, stylish rhythms, and Jessie Kilguss’ enchantress-like tones. Imaginative and numinous" ~ Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"She uses her songs to probe possibilities that lie just below the surface, allowing them to resonate in ways that allow for greater interest and intrigue" ~ Goldmine Magazine

"Fluid and poised... Her flawless lyrical and melodic aesthetic relays uncompromising emotion in a light and flowing style" ~ The Aquarian

NYC-based cinematic folk-rock artist Jessie Kilguss is back to offer a pure dose of her trademark magical realism with the single 'Great White Shark'. The first taste of her new album 'What Do Whales Dream About at Night?'.

It's been four years since Kilguss' latest studio album 'The Fastness'. Inspired by storytelling and emotion, Kilguss is a former actress, whose acting highlights include the film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s 'The Crucible', starring Daniel Day Lewis and Winona Ryder, and the UK production of 'As You Like It', directed by Royal Shakespeare Company founder Sir Peter Hall.

She made the switch to songwriting after working with her musical hero Marianne Faithfull in the London and Sydney productions of 'The Black Rider', a musical written by Tom Waits and William Burroughs, which was directed by Robert Wilson and also featured Mary Margaret O'Hara.

Produced by Adam Lasus (Yo La Tengo, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Helium)along with Kilguss and her band members, Lasus also engineered the recordings, which were mixed and mastered by Charlie Nieland (Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright, Blondie).

This album also features Brian Griffin (Patti Smith, Brandi Carlisle, Lana Del Rey), Whynot Jansveld (The Wallflowers, Butch Walker, Sara Bareilles), LA-based award-winning composer and producer Naren Rauch, and Nathan Schram (Bjork, David Crosby, David Byrne, The Attacca Quartet), with whom Kilguss runs Musicambia, a nonprofit that brings music programs inside prisons.
"In 2018, I was helping teach a 3-day songwriting workshop at a correctional facility for girls (aged 11-14) in upstate NY with the nonprofit Musicambia. We were writing a collective song, going around the circle and everyone was adding a line. I had just read in the news that a man had been eaten by a shark and I thought it would make everybody laugh so I added my line “a Great White Shark ate a man off Cape Cod”. Even though it’s horrendous, it was so far out of left field that everyone did laugh. I got home and decided to turn my line into a song," explains Jessie Kilguss.

"For help, I turned to 'Technicians of the Sacred', an amazing anthology of ancient poetry from around the world, which I came to through Nick Cave’s newsletter 'The Red Hand Files', having recommended it as inspiration for songwriters. There’s an incredible poem in there that’s actually a spell to create gangrene of the nose. It inspired the repetitive nature of the lyrics of this song. Even though the subject matter is truly awful, it’s meant to have a light touch. It’s meant to be funny… Even though I have irrational shark fears when at the beach, I think that sharks get a bad rap. There’s this guy on Instagram (the Malibu Artist), who takes drone footage of Great White Sharks off the coast of Malibu. They’re always out there and they often come very close to people but it’s very very rare that they attack."

In addition to writing and performing her own music, Kilguss also sings with Gramercy Arms, Jim Andralis and the Syntonics and Benjamin Cartel, having previously performed at the Sundance Film Festival and with Freddie Stevenson, supporting The Waterboys during their European tour.

On July 20, 'Great White Shark' will be available across digital platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. The full album 'What Do Whales Dream About at Night?' will be released on September 23. That same evening (starting at 8:30), Kilguss celebrate her album with a release show at Rockwood 3 in New York.
CREDITS
All songs written by Jessie Kilguss
Recorded at Studio Red in LA in 2021
Produced by Adam Lasus, Brian Griffin, Naren Rauch, Whynot Jansveld & Jessie Kilguss
Engineered by Adam Lasus at Studio Red in North Hollywood
Mixed & mastered by Charlie Nieland
Jessie Kilguss - vocals and harmonium
Brian Griffin- drums, percussion, piano strings & backing vocals
Whynot Jansveld - bass, keys & backing vocals
Naren Rauch- guitars, keys, piano strings and backing vocals
Nathan Schram – strings
Artist photography by Shervin Lainez

LIVE SHOWS
Aug. 23 - Pete’s Candy Store with Gary Burton and the Highland Shatners
Sept. 23 - Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 3 - Album release show


Keep up with Jessie Kilguss
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FANS OF THE DARK ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM "SUBURBIA"

FANS OF THE DARK ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM

"SUBURBIA" OUT SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD' OUT NOW

APPEARING AT FRONTIERS ROCK SWEDEN ON OCTOBER 8, 2022

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to present the sophomore release from Sweden's Fans Of The Dark, "Suburbia" on September 16, 2022. These Swedish upstarts are coming off a well-received debut album, which saw them seamlessly melding melodic rock with their '80s hard rock and metal influences. "Suburbia" sees them further perfecting that most agreeable formula with stunning results. A new single and music video, 'Night Of The Living Dead' is out today. Watch the video below.

Pre-order/save "Suburbia" HERE: https://orcd.co/suburbia

The band will appear live and play songs from both their debut and "Suburbia" on October 8, 2022 at Slaktkyrkan in Stockholm for Frontiers Rock Sweden. Labelmates Treat, Art Nation, Perfect Plan, Seventh Crystal, and Wildness will also be playing. Tickets are now available and can be purchased HERE: https://secure.tickster.com/m29k6jrw79e25lx

"Suburbia" is a sequel of sorts to the band's self-titled debut, following similar themes, both musically and lyrically and even with the theme of the artwork, while seeing the band continuing to evolve. Drummer Freddie Allen's vision for the band is to do as the great hard rock and metal bands of the '70s and '80s did, which was to constantly work on their craft and release new music with regularity. In keeping with that vision, the band set to work on their second album quickly after the release of their self-titled debut. "Suburbia" follows more or less exactly one year after said debut, which was released in the fall of 2021.

"It is pretty much a sibling to the first album, with similar themes and ideas, only this time going deeper into the world where most of us grew up, and where we first got in touch with hard rock music, horror films on VHS, 80's teen culture, and all else that shaped us - the suburbs," says Freddie Allen, main songwriter and founder of the band, of "Suburbia".

For this new album, Allen and vocalist Alex Falk are once again joined by guitarist Oscar Bromvall and new bassist Rickard Gramfors. The album spans eight tracks (another reference back to those glory days of the '70s and '80s), including two epic songs, 'The Pirates Of Maine' and 'Restless Soul', around the eight minute mark. Fans of the band's debut will be enthralled with the band's second offering. Melodic hard rock fans looking for genre innovation and a break from 'the norm' will certainly be wise to check out this striking breath of fresh air in the scene.

"Suburbia" was produced and mixed by multi-talented musician and producer Lars Fredrik Swahn (Dungen, The Amazing) and co-produced by Allen.

Fans of the Dark, is an exciting new band formed in the summer of 2020 by Freddie Allen, drummer and main songwriter, and lead vocalist Alex Falk. The pair went to high school together in Stockholm and after a few years reconnected recently with a vision to create a band which would mix the melodies and approach of classic and melodic rock with elements of the great metal music of the '80s. Their musical output over the course of their first two albums is one of the most exciting things you'll hear emerging from the fruitful melodic rock in Sweden, showcasing a tight, inventive musical approach with outstanding vocals.

LINE-UP:

Alex Falk - vocals

Oscar Bromvall - guitars

Rickard Gramfors - bass

Freddie Allen - drums

Toronto indie grunge-rock trio ON present hard-hitting 'Underdog' single

Alternative / indie rockers ON - a trio comprised of Toronto music scene veterans, formerly of popular 90’s outfits Acid Test, Danko Jones and Rocket Science - present their brazen new single 'Underdog'. This is the first taste of their forthcoming 'ON' album to be released on September 20 via Indiestructable Records.

'Underdog' is a song about hope, love, angst and dreams. It's about the temptation to get back in the ring once more when the world no longer makes any sense and you have nothing to lose. The accompanying video was filmed by Lindi Gordonand edited by Michael Gucciardi.

Formed in Toronto, ON is a sonic guitar-based landscape centered around the undeniable chemistry of its core members Lucy Di Santo (vocals, bass), Dan Cornelius (drums) and Steve Fall (guitars). While ON was active through the 1990’s and 2000s as the members’ side project, it has since taken on greater meaning at the forefront of the members' musical plans.

"This record deals with where we are today and what we’ve overcome, persevering as a society and as individuals. I found myself as part of a genuinely authentic creative, human experience with Steve and Dan in various geographical locations including NYC, Florida and Toronto and felt the need to document it melodically. It’s about pain, hope, reframing and overcoming. It’s about survival. The songs are an authentic and complete collaboration of the triad and soul connection that is ON," says frontwoman Lucy Di Santo.

Always pushing forward with an eye on the rear-view mirror, ON pays homage to
its roots in timeless classics, post-punk, grunge, old-school funk and 90s college rock. Well-crafted songs with an attention to arrangement, groove and performance a la carte, ON's music connects with an audience seeking out impactful and genre-defying music.

With infectious guitar riffs with a dash of p-funk groove, ON's music recalls a listening journey of classic albums on vinyl. While some songs are carried by emotional weight, some are ripping mini-audio trips with invigorating twists and turns. Lucy’s signature vocal phrasings, infectious ear-candy melodies and harmonies meet with a driving rhythm section and powerful poignant guitar artistry.

"This record is a document of friendship navigating explores in pain, and hope. Looking at the world with a collaborative effort to document what we see, witness and feel through songwriting and chemistry as band," says ON guitarist Steve Fall.

"The three of us have been great friends for years and we have deep respect for each other‘s talents and songwriting abilities. We all decided to make some music in a rehearsal space in Manhattan when Steve n Lu were visiting Manhattan a couple years back. Instead of making it a one time thing, we had such a blast that we continued writing music online via video calls. As soon as there were opportunities to get together, we met up and, one by one, we started to chip away at the songs until we were happy," says ON drummer Dan Cornelius.

ON has previously toured across the USA, as well as playing various pockets of Mexico and Canada. Their recordings are found on various CFNY and CMW New Music Compilations, as well as a limited cassette tape releases via the Opcion Sonica label with sales at over 6,000 in just one weekend at an open-air market in Mexico City.

While Toronto is still home for Di Santo and Fall, Cornelius currently resides in NYC. The trio collaborated and wrote the material for this album in Toronto and New York City, their work culminating with pre-production recording in Fort Meyers during the winter of 2021 with Drew Howard at Star Sound Studios. The band has since been working out of Phase One Studios with sound engineer Darius Szczepaniak (Sum 41, Black Crowes, Big Sugar, Bare Naked Ladies, Jann Arden, Moxy Früvous).

As of July 20, 'Underdog' can be found everywhere online, including Bandcamp. The full 'ON' album will be released on September 16 via Indiestructable Records and can be pre-orders at https://indiestructablerecords.com. The band will kick off their 'Underdog' Tour on August 18, hitting venues in Kingston, Ottawa, Baldwin, Toronto, Barrie, Paris, Niagara Falls, Cambridge, Hamilton and London.

ALBUM CREDITS
All songs written, arranged by ON (Di Santo, Fall, Cornelius)
Lucy Di Santo - vocals, bass
Dan Cornelius - drums
Steve Fall - guitars
Produced by ON and Darius Szczepaniak
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Darius Szczepaniak at Phase One Studios, Toronto
Preproduction & original engineering by Drew Howard at The Star Sound Studios, Cape Coral, FL
Additional drum programming (FLA) by Jay Aitch / The Star Sound Studios
Video for 'Underdog' filmed by Lindi Gordon and edited by Michael Gucciardi

Keep up with ON
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Whiskey Myers Announce Firewater Music Festival Pre-Party Lineup Ahead of July 29 TORNILLO Release

WHISKEY MYERS ANNOUNCE THURSDAY NIGHT PRE-PARTY LINEUP FOR FIREWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL
AHEAD OF JULY 29 TORNILLO ALBUM RELEASE

Three Day Camping Event Outside Kansas City, September 29 – October 1
Limited Tickets Remain HERE

With American Songwriter proclaiming of their forthcoming Tornillo album (available July 29), “Whiskey Myers [is] in a league of their own with their signature hard-rocking sound on full display,” fans of the multi-Platinum band have even more to look forward to with today’s announcement of the Thursday night pre-party lineup for their personally-curated Firewater Music Festival.

With just over two months until Firewater takes over the outskirts of Kansas City for a second year, Steven Bankey & The Flatlanders, Eli Howard & The Greater Good, Matt Poss Band and Clay Clear Band have been added to perform exclusively for Thursday early entry passholders at what was a fan-favorite event during last year’s inaugural festival.

In addition to the pre-party, the festival will also feature two performances from Whiskey Myers throughout the weekend as well as sets by a who’s who of artists straddling the lines of Country, Rock and Americana. With the festival returning for its second year, the highly anticipated lineup features Blackberry Smoke, Old 97’s, Read Southall Band, Nikki Lane, Quaker City Night Hawks, 49 Winchester, Goodbye June, Austin Meade, Matt Koziol, Them Dirty Rosesand The Weathered Souls.

“We were just thinking about ‘what do we want to do here? Who do we get to play?’,” front man Cody Cannon shared with Outsider of curating the inaugural lineup in 2021. “Then at the end of the day, it’s like, we just need to get our friends. Our favorite bands around are the people that we’re friends with. So, all those people on there, man, we just think the world of them… we’re very thankful to be able to put that together and just have all our friends at the same place at once.”

In addition to a reunion of musical friends on stage, the festival located on 150 acres of meadows, ponds and wooded hills will offer the ultimate outdoor lifestyle experience for fans with the live concerts supplemented by on-site activities include canoeing, zip-lining, rock climbing and a swimming pool.

Two-day GA passes for Friday & Saturday’s concerts are priced at $144 and include free tent camping while two-day VIP passes, which also include free tent camping as well as a dedicated viewing area and private bathrooms, are priced at $244. Two-day Super VIP passes, priced at $499, include the standard VIP amenities as well as exclusive access to a viewing deck with optimal views of the performances. Guests may also purchase an early entry pass for $39 to begin camping Thursday, Sept. 29 and to attend the exclusive pre-party concert. Primitive RV sites are available as an add-on for $200. All tickets are on sale now with monthly payment plans available.

For more information about the event and to purchase passes, visit FirewaterMusicFestival.com and stay tuned on Facebook @FirewaterFestival, Instagram @Firewater_Festival and Twitter @Firewater. For more information on all things Whiskey Myers, visit www.whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast and performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their forthcoming self-produced album, Tornillo, set for release July 29, follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, out now on the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 1.3 million albums and amassed over 1.8 billion streams while earning four RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications. The band known for their high-energy live show and unique sound has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount Network’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as the Renée Zellweger-led Netflix series “What/If,” the Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and hit CBS series “SEAL Team.” USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

BASK Announces Live Shows in Southeast U.S.A.

Appalachian psych rockers BASK will be hitting the road in August for three U.S. dates, which includes an appearance at Basic City Beer Fest in Waynesboro, VA! The full run can be found below.

BASK is touring in support of 2019's release, 'III,' which was named one of the best records of 2019 (#7) by Metal Injection. 'III' was released on November 8 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label. The record can be streamed, purchased, and downloaded HERE.

BASK Live U.S. Dates:
8/4: Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern

8/5: Johnson City, TN @The Hideaway

8/6: Waynesboro, VA @ Basic City Beer Fest

Categorizing musical style often acts as a shortcut.  It allows us to quickly find what we think we’ll like and while defining a band by genre can be a positive for attracting new listeners, these barriers can also be limiting and may hinder our discovery of music that may inspire, embolden and provoke us.  Sometimes categories need to be broken and those limiting genre demarcations need to be shattered so that new musical expressions can emerge without limits.  North Carolina’s BASK is one of those special acts that transcend through even the most detailed categorizations in order to genuinely break new ground and take the listener on a journey of musical discovery that is acutely novel yet also warmly familiar.

Hailing from Carolina’s storied Blue Ridge Mountains, BASK was fully conceived in the fall of 2013 when guitarist Ray Worth, drummer Scott Middleton, bassist Jesse Van Note, and guitarist/vocalist Zeb Camp came together to produce sounds that were properly reflective of the lush yet rugged Appalachian habitat. The band’s newest record, ‘III,’ showcases a soulful juxtaposition of Americana rock ‘n’ roll with progressive and psychedelic elements, separating BASK from your average rock band from the South.

Since forming in 2013, BASK has released two formidable and critically acclaimed full lengths: “American Hollow” (2014) and “Ramble Beyond” (2017). The band has toured North America and Europe with the grammy award-winning HIGH ON FIRE and WEEDEATER, as well as other contemporary genre-challenging acts like PALLBEARER, KAYO DOT, ROYAL THUNDER and BLACK TUSK. The Carolinians have also successfully shared bills with a range of diverse artists, from GUIDED BY VOICES to CARCASS and even REFUSED. They’ve been featured on festivals such as Desert Fest Berlin and London, New England’s RPM Fest, Speedfest in the Netherlands, and Heavy Mountain in Asheville, NC.  

Each song on ‘III’ is inspired by legend, folklore, or mythology, reexamining characters and situations that are often misunderstood, overlooked or requiring deeper introspection. “III” fervently embraces the natural world, the cyclical nature of our human experience, and grapples with the some of the hardships of those events and happenings that make us who we really are.

BASK’s sound has been described as progressive and cinematic, containing glimpses of their native region’s unique tonality and heartfelt heaviness; something they unequivocally prove with ‘III.’ While expertly crafted songs like the incredibly catchy “New Dominion” and the rockin’ “Stone Eyed” present a heavier dynamic from the band, tracks like “Maiden Mother Crone” and “Rid of You” serve up a melancholy elegance that showcases the band’s roots, adding to the record’s vast yet cohesive dimensions. “Noble Daughters II-The Bow” combines heavy groove with accessible classic guitar rock sensibilities and dreamy sonicscapes.  The diversity in the record is cognizant of the band’s wealth of influences and the songs are crafted so intriguingly that the listener is often eagerly awaiting what’s coming next. 

“We just want to play heavy music from the heart.”
Scott Middleton, Bask

From the warm vocals and melodically homespun guitars of the opener “Three White Feet”, ‘III’ is sure to take the listener on an emotional journey through its many peaks and valleys. The record is something you just must hear for yourself to truly grasp both the depths and practicable complexities of BASK.  This is Americana.  This is soul.  And you simply haven’t heard this before.

Line-up:
Jesse Van Note – bass
Scott Middleton – drums
Ray Worth – guitar
Zeb Camp – guitar/vocals

Guest Musicians:
Jed Willis - Pedal Steel on “Maiden Mother Crone”
Meg Mulhearn - Violin on “Maiden Mother Crone”

Recording and Mixing: Matt Bayles @ Echo Mountain Studio (Asheville, NC)

Mastering: Brad Boatright @ Audio Siege

Cover Art: Adam Burke

Photo Credits: Jameykay & Arlie

Bio: Jeff Podoshen

Genre: Psychedelic rock

Available Formats: CD digipak, Vinyl (Coloured and Black)

For more on BASK, visit their official FACEBOOK, BANDCAMP, TWITTER, WEBSITE, and INSTAGRAM.

Rick Monroe & The Hitmen Announce Summer Tour in Support of Ted Nugent!

Rick Monroe & The Hitmen announced that they will be hitting the road this summer in support of the rock n roll icon Ted Nugent on the Detroit Muscle 2022 Tour.

“What can we say about getting the opportunity to support an icon and Rock -n- Roll legend like Ted Nugent, except hell yeah! We are so excited about this tour and can’t wait to get out there and tear it up with the Motor City Madman," says the band.

Rick Monroe & The Hitmen's latest singles include "World Gone Crazy" that was released on April 15, 2022 and "Common Ground" feat. B. Stille from Nappy Roots released on June 10, 2022.

Stream / download "World Gone Crazy" at https://ffm.to/worldsgonecrazy

WATCH Rick Monroe and the Hitmen - World's Gone Crazy (Official Music Video): below

Stream / download "Common Ground feat. B. Stille from Nappy Roots" at

https://ffm.to/rickmonroethehitmencg

WATCH Rick Monroe and the Hitmen feat. B. Stille & Grixxly - Common Ground (Lyric Video):

https://youtu.be/iA3rCEKMMjM

World-class entertainer Rick Monroe brings his music and a magnetic presence wherever he goes. With a down-to-earth Country resonance, Monroe is no stranger to the stage: he’s performed in 17 countries – and every U.S. state including Washington DC & Puerto Rico. The seven-time Jägermeister Country Brand Ambassador has toured with Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Lee Bice, Aaron Lewis, Eli Young Band, Pat Green & Randy Houser as well as has opened for Country Music Legends like Charlie Daniels Band, Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt, Patty Lovelessand more; entertained for the USO, AFE, U.S. troops in Vietnam and the former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. His brother called him “Elvis Gump” because of all the amazing people and places his career has led him.

Show-goers can expect to hear some of Rick’s new material as well as hit singles like the sultry “This Side of You,” and the Southern rocker "Cocaine Cold & Whiskey Shakes." As well as several Top 40 hits from the IT’S A LOVE THING, GYPSY SOUL EPs & full albums SMOKE OUT THE WINDOW and AGAINST THE GRAIN.

For those who aren’t familiar with his music, Rick advises them to come to the show for a good time and to be ready for “just about anything.” “I love to play,” the singer notes. “And I want everyone to play along. I like to think of my shows as an interactive sport.”

Rick grew up in a variety of places – California, Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, even England, and his love of music and outgoing personality naturally drew him to the stage. Now based in Nashville, Monroe, believes GYPSY SOUL shows the kind of diversity he can offer as an artist. He says, “I’m not so linear in my approach to music; I’m more diversified. My influences range from A to Z and I always try to put that into my music. But my home base will always be Country because it’s not just about the hype of an idea; it’s based on songs.” Fans can expect to hear a wide range of material – but Rick promises that it will all be quality. If his chart success is any indication, it’s clear Monroe knows what folks want to hear – and he’s eager to give them exactly that.

The “Great Minds” music video and “This Side of You” lyric video have logged over 1,000,000 views on YouTube. While his streams, without any curated playlist have reached of 850,000 and growing.

Monroe has also partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on his latest single latest single "God’s Ear" where 50 % of all digital sales will go to St. Jude.

“God’s Ear” delivers a message that reminds the listener that they are never alone in their struggles; that as incomprehensible and overwhelming as things may seem, hope is never really lost if they allow Him into their heart. Its call to action to hold on, to dig deep, and to remember that no matter how astray they feel they have become, He has never left their side and is always listening. “God’s Ear” encourages giving faith another chance and that’s accomplished through the power of prayer.

Rick enjoys sponsorships and/or endorsements with Monster Energy Drink, GHS Strings, SE electronics, Roper Western Wear, Shubb Capos, Speakeasy Original, Westone Audio & Fishman Audio.

For More Information Please Visit:

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Dead Poet Society Announce Fall 2022 Touring With Highly Suspect + More

Los Angeles quartet Dead Poet Society have spent most of 2022 on the road. The same holds true for the fall, when the band will embark on a tour supporting Highly Suspect, along with headline dates with labelmates BRKN LOVE. All Dead Poet Society dates are below. Get tickets here.

Dead Poet Society toured with Badflower last fall and followed by supporting Biffy Clyro in the spring before heading to Europe to hit the summer festival circuit. Dead Poet Society have been having a major 2022. The band released their debut album -!- (said as "The Exclamation Album.") a year ago and have since accumulated over 45 million global streams, with nearly 20 million streams in the U.S. alone. The band also enjoyed two Top 15 singles at radio and key playlisting.

DEAD POET SOCIETY ON TOUR:

9/21 — Phoenix, AZ — Rebel Lounge^

9/23 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street^

9/24 — Dallas, TX — Cambridge Room^

9/25 — Houston, TX — Bronze Peacock^

9/27 — Orlando, TX — Will's Pub^

9/29 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits^

10/1 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern*

10/3 — Washington, DC — 9:30 Club*

10/4 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva*

10/5 — Asbury Park, NJ —Wonder Bar^

10/7 — New York, NY — Terminal 5*

10/8 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall*

10/10 — Niagara Falls, NY — The Rapids Theatre*

10/11 — Columbus, OH — Basement^

10/13 — Chicago, IL — Radius*

10/14 — Grand Rapids, MI — 20 Monroe Live*

10/15 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore*

10/16 — Indianapolis, IN — Hi Fi^

10/18 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom*

10/19 — Madison, WI — High Noon^

10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St Entry^

10/22 — St. Louis, MO — Duck Room^

10/23 — Lawrence, KS — Bottleneck^

10/25 — Denver, CO — Lost Lake^

10/26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court^

10/28 — Spokane, WA — Lucky You (Upstairs)^

10/30 — Portland, OR Polaris^

11/1 — Sacramento, CA — Midtown^

11/2 — Los Angeles, CA — Moroccan Lounge^

11/3 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room^

11/4 — San Diego, CA — Voodoo Room^

^Headline w/ BRKN Love

*Supporting Highly Suspect

LISTEN TO DEAD POET SOCIETY:

".intoodeep."

".CoDA."

".loveyoulikethat."

DEAD POET SOCIETY ARE:

Jack Underkofler — Vocals/Guitar

Jack Collins — Guitar

Will Goodroad — Drums

Dylan Brenner — Bass

PRESS PRAISE FOR DEAD POET SOCIETY:

"Dead Poet Society is sure to pave the way for what every other mod-rock band is to become" – American Songwriter

"A profoundly self-reflective body of work, speaking thematically of having loved and lost" – Bring The Noise

"Dead Poet Society have showcased their uniqueness and taken a huge step towards carving their names out as one of the most intriguing bands around right now" – Punktastic

"A promising debut from a band brimming with energy and potential" – Upset Magazine

DPS ONLINE:

https://www.facebook.com/deadpoetsocietyband/

https://twitter.com/WeAreDPS

https://www.wearedps.com

Spinefarm Records:

https://www.facebook.com/spinefarm

https://twitter.com/Spinefarm

http://www.spinefarmrecords.com/usa/

https://instagram.com/spinefarmrecords/

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

Vended unveil new single, 'Ded To Me', Prep EU Tour & Bloodstock Fest

Kick Off Debut International Tour Dates Next Week In Bucharest, Romania

Open The Ronnie James Dio Main Stage At The UK's

Bloodstock Festival on Sunday 14th Aug

Reveal New Single, 'Ded To Me'

Listen Here

Des Moines’ firebrands, VENDED have revealed another incendiary new single, 'Ded To Me', ahead of their first ever UK and European dates.

The five-piece tell us; “This song is unforgiving and uncompromising. We are back and better than ever. This is a straight fuck you!”

Next week, the five piece will cross the pond to mainland Europe for their debut European shows, kicking off in Bucharest, Romania on 20th July. In August, they will find themselves on UK shores for their first British festival, opening the Ronnie James Dio main stage at the UK's biggest extreme music fest, BLOODSTOCK on Sunday 14th August. They will then play headline shows in London and Bournemouth before continuing their touring back out in mainland Europe.

VENDED continue; "We’ve spent the past year playing shows, touring, releasing music, and meeting fans in the U.S. Now it’s time to start WORLD DOMINATION and hit Europe with the same energy. Hope you're ready, here we come…!"

Check out new single, ‘Ded To Me’ below

Late last year, the band dropped a duo of singles ('Asylum' and 'Burn My Misery') ahead of their 5-track debut EP, ‘What Is It / Kill It’, which arrived at DSPs on November 12th. The much-acclaimed collection was recorded with Griffin Landa of The Acacia Strain. The two singles bookended their first US headline tour, after which the band went on to open the day's proceedings at the huge KNOTFEST LOS ANGELES show at the Banc Of California Stadium, playing alongside SLIPKNOT, BRING ME THE HORIZON, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, FEVER 333, CODE ORANGE and CHERRY BOMBS.

VENDED‘s fresh and furious sound heralds a new era of heavy music and the arrival of the next generation of brutality. Formed in February 2018 by Cole Espeland (lead guitar), Griffin Taylor (vocals), Simon Crahan (drums), Jeremiah Pugh (bass) and Connor Grodzicki (rhythm guitar), VENDED showcase a barbarous sound built on foundations laid by the power and precision of the rhythm section, layered with vicious guitars, soul crushing solos and guttural-yet-melodic vocals portraying the hardships and harsh realities of life.

Stay tuned for more coming from VENDED very soon. In the meantime, catch them live at any of the dates below. Tickets available at OfficialVended.com.

Find VENDED Online:

www.officialvended.com

HAMMER KING Releases New Single “Invisible King” + Video

New Album, Kingdemonium, out August 19

Pre-Order NOW!

Steadfast Heavy Power Metal in the name of the mighty HAMMER KING!

HAMMER KING continue to prove themselves as an unstoppable force in the German heavy and power metal world and report back on the journey to their new full-length, Kingdemonium, delivering another taste of what fans can expect with new single “Invisible King”. The second offering from the new album offers powerful vocals, heavy guitar elements and a catchy refrain, riddled with backing chants that invite you to rock and sing along – a song made for big live audiences! The single comes together with a behind the scenes video, shot during their appearance at Rock Harz festival just a few days ago.

HAMMER KING on “Invisible King”:

"Yes I am - the Invisible King!

This song is about anything you would want to do if you were invisible, all the sneaky prowling, the secretiveness – whatever most people rarely dare. Of course, it's also about the good you could do if you could take a look behind the scenes.

Musically, it is a perfect live song - so enjoy our video, with footage from Rock Harz festival in 2022, just one week ago.

God bless the King, may the King bless all of you!"

Watch the video for “Invisible King”

Under the banner of the mighty king, HAMMER KING the band will release their new studio album, Kingdemonium, on August 19, 2022! Only 14 months after the release of their self-titled album, which put them on the radar of each heavy metal fan with their first Top 50 chart entry, the Germans deliver another strong release while showcasing a different side of their self-curated fantasy world full of perfectly intonated tales and stories - a holy feast for fans of genre giants like Powerwolf, Manowar or HammerFall!

Kingdemonium highlights the core essence of HAMMER KING and fully reflects on the strengths of the band, kicking off with first track “Invisible King”. The title track, “Kingdemonium” then proves its pure power from the first note and goes all the way with thundering drums, riffs made of steel, and energetic vocals. Followed by “The Four Horsemen”, starting off slower, the track quickly picks up the pace mid-journey through the world of the Hammer King. “Guardians of the Realm (featuring Ross The Boss)”, stands out from the rest with the vigorous vocals riddled with acoustic guitar elements, while "Live Long, Die Nasty" is a future live hit that will have all crowds screaming along immediately. An album made of pure steel in the name of the Hammer King!

Pre-Order HAMMER KING’s new album Kingdemonium NOW!

Kingdemonium will be available in the following formats:

-Wooden Deluxe Box (incl. 1 CD Digisleeve, 3 Track Bonus CD (Andreas Marschall Artwork), Signed Certificate of Authenticity, Leather Wristband, Hammer King Map) – strictly limited to 300

-1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Blue/Black (incl. Signed postcard, Bonus Track “Ashes of My Oath” Download Card) – strictly limited to 300

-1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Black (incl. Bonus Track “Ashes of My Oath” Download Card)

-1-CD Digisleeve (6 Panels)

-Music Cassette – strictly limited to 100

-Digital Album

HAMMER KING are:

Titan Fox V – vocals/guitar

Gino Wilde - guitar

Günt von Schratenau - bass

Dolph Aidan Macallan - drums

VOYAGER Premieres New Song + Music Video, "Submarine"

Perth's premier electro power pop sensation VOYAGER are now sharing the official music video for their brand new ear worm, "Submarine!"

VOYAGER bassist/vocalist Alex Canion comments, "Danny told me that 'Submarine' is about someone coming out of isolation and finding their feet in society once again post-Covid lockdown, but after the band let me have my fun on the track AND be the main character in the video, to me it feels more like a song for the bass players of the world, coming up from the depths and out of the huge shadows cast by guitarists and lead singers. So bass player or not, we hope you enjoy our new video as much as we enjoyed making it!"

The digital single is now available on BANDCAMP or to stream HERE.

In addition, VOYAGER will be releasing 2021's 'A Voyage Through Time' virtual performance on Blu-ray and LP on August 26, 2022 via Season of Mist! The performance was originally recorded on August 10, 2021 at Magnet House in Perth (AU) and aired on September 5, 2021 in celebration of the anniversary of the Voyager 1 Spacecraft that was launched by NASA. The band previously revealed a clip of their performance for "White Shadow," which can be seen and heard at THIS LOCATION.

'A Voyage Through Time' presents a one-of-a-kind visual and aural performance that outlines the progression of VOYAGER's musical career. The virtual live experience with full production is a journey across two decades and seven albums with a fan-voted set list, exploring a new and enhanced approach to the band's live show.

Pre-orders are now live HERE while you can pre-save the album across your favorite streaming services HERE.

In addition, the band will be hitting the road in Europe and the UK for the 'Witness Tour Europe 2022,' supporting the mighty VOLA. The tour will be kicking off in Munich (DE) at Feierwerk on the September 9 and will be traveling through 12 different countries, delivering 21 energetic shows before the final curtain, which will end at Euroblast Fest in Cologne (DE). The full run of dates can be found below! Tickets are available now HERE.

The cover artwork and tracklisting for 'A Voyager Through Time' can be found below!

"Integrating new-romantic 80s vocals against intricate textures of flashy synth, technical Opeth-esque riffs and ambient soundscapes, Voyager are a genre-defying cosmic melting pot of prog metal, djent and power pop." - Metal Hammer

In 2020, VOYAGER's music video for "Runaway" was exclusively premiered via 'Eurovision - Australia Decides!' Following an application via the Song Portal, the band finally received recognition for submitting a track and were paid tribute on the live television broadcast that aired on Saturday, February 8 on the Gold Coast. The can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

The song was taken from VOYAGER's 2019 release 'Colours in the Sun,' which received a wealth of international accolades. Recently, the single "Brightstar" was the first place winner in the Rock / Alternative category of the USA songwriting contest! Last year, 'Colours in the Sun' was the winner of The Independent Music Award in the Rock/Hard Rock Album category. The record was released in November of 2019 and landed a coveted #1 placement on the Australian Independent Albums chart! 'Colours in the Sun' also debuted at #7 on Independent Label Albums as well as #27 on Official iTunes Australia.

'Colours in the Sun' can be downloaded and streamed HERE.

Since their 1999 formation, whatever genre norms, boundaries and regulations thrust upon Perth, Australia’s Voyager have been smashed. They embrace, if not brandish pop; employ a keytar on stage, and, bring forward a positive, if not uplifting feeling to their music, running head-first into the endless parade of heavy bands who see the world in a different light. It’s perhaps why the title of their seventh full-length and first for Season of Mist, Colours in the Sun, is apropos: Voyager simply prefers to see the bright side of things.

“Observations of the malaises of the modern world and the baffling obsession with purity and difference all make me think,” says frontman and founding member Danny Estrin. “We’ve never had it better and we’ve never had it more colorful. To me that’s progress, it’s adaptation, it’s evolution and it’s astounding.”

The follow-up to 2017’s Ghost Mile, Colours in the Sun finds Voyager enmeshed in rich, melodic, song-first tapestries, led by Estrin’s smooth, capable clean vocal delivery. Estrin is self-aware of his vocals, calling them “unique and ‘80s.” But whatever tag Estrin affixes to his voice, they are the propellent throughout Colours in the Sun, serving up a steady diet of soaring, emotive choruses, where melody is paramount and along the way, even getting some help from another distinctive belter, Leprous’s Einar Solberg on “Entropy.”

“Einar and I became good friends on our tours through Europe and Australia,” notes Estrin. “I couldn’t help but ask him to guest on the album. He is a fantastic musician and vocalist. I sent him a reference track which he swiftly ignored and laid his own tracks down. The result is stunning!”

The kaleidoscope of sounds that comprise the album’s ten cuts is the result of Voyager’s far-reaching influences, many of which go beyond the traditional realms of metal and rock. Estrin calls it “catchy at the top, proggy at the bottom, as if Dream Theater and Depeche Mode had a baby.” It’s almost as if the term “progressive” is too limiting for Voyager, particularly when the guitar tandem of Simone Dow and Scott Kay merge for complex rhythms while doing battle against Estrin’s vaudeville-like keyboards (!) on “Reconnected.”

The “proggy at the bottom” notice is served by way of the rhythm section of bassist Alex Canion and drummer Ashley Doodkorte, who stretch their musical tentacles across busy, active cuts such as “Saccharine Dream” and the syncopated “Water Over the Bridge.” “I think we found our ‘voice’ on V (2014) and have been building on that ever since,” says Estrin. “The synthwave prog sound is really something that has naturally developed and has been refined even more on the new album. Every record is progress — that’s what progressive music is all about!”

According to Estrin, the Colours in the Sun album title encompasses a “vibrant multitude of people coming together under the hot Australian sun to create a beautiful and colorful soundscape.” It’s capped off by artwork courtesy of Doodkorte, who made the piece out of photographs near his house in Perth. A closer inspection reveals there are seven suns on the cover, one for each Voyager album, topped off by an updated version of the band’s logo comprised of five strokes, one for each member. No doubt a fitting visual summation of a band whose progress can be the described in the most literal and figurative of terms.

“It’s been a slow steady growth over the years,” concludes Estrin. “Other bands come and go after a year of fame. I really feel like we’ve built up an incredible fanbase, especially over the last decade, and the deal with Season of Mist seemed the logical step to take it to the next level together.”

Style: Electro Progressive Metal

Line-up
Danny Estrin - Vocals
Simone Dow - Guitars
Alex Canion - Bass
Scott Kay - Guitars
Ash Doodkorte - Drums

Live audio, mixing and mastering:
Aidan Barton at Sovereign Studios
Remastered for vinyl by Simon Struthers at Forensic Audio

Cover design and layout artist:
Ashley Doodkorte
Cover photography:
Keith Mitchell

Bio:
David E. Gehlke

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

Download/stream:
Submarine: https://orcd.co/voyagersubmarine
Dreamer: https://orcd.co/voyagerdreamer
A Voyage Through Time: https://orcd.co/voyager-avtt

Available formats:
CD Digipak
LP in various colours

For more on VOYAGER, visit the band's official FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, WEBSITE, and BANDCAMP.

HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARS AND MORE, COME TOGETHER ON FIELD OF GRACE, DEBUT EP TO BE RELEASED ON AUGU

THE HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARS FEATURING MEMBERS OF TOWER OF POWER; BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS; EDGAR WINTER GROUP; THE BLUES BROTHERS BAND; AND MORE, COME TOGETHER ON FIELD OF GRACE, DEBUT EP TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 26 THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT.
 

STOCKTON, NJ – July 7, 2022 - The Hollywood Allstars is set to release its debut EP Field of Grace as part of its new deal with Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group). The Hollywood Allstars is the brainchild and handpicked supergroup of Grammy nominated songwriter/producer/keyboardist and former Epic/CBS recording artist Steve Gaspár on Hammond organ & piano. 

The Hollywood Allstars is rounded out by vocalists Tommy Bowes (Tower or Power; Blood, Sweat and Tears) and Chevy Chevis (Beyoncé, Madonna, Adele, etc.), guitarist Andy Abel (Blood, Sweat and Tears; Talking Heads), bassist Scott Spray (Johnny and Edgar Winter bands), drummer Lee Finkelstein (Blues Brothers Band), percussionist Eddie Torres (Vickie Sue Robinson Band), and The Uptown Horns (Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Robert Plant, James Brown, etc.).  The title track “Field of Grace” has just been released and you can check out the lyric video here.

The full album drops on August 26 and also features legendary bassist Will Lee (David Letterman Band) and drummer Tony Cintron (Joe Bonamassa and Ricky Martin) on the remake of the James Brown track “Living in America.” The original songwriter, Charlie Midnight, has this to say about it, “Thank you, Steve Gaspár and the nonpareil Hollywood Allstars for performing this awesome version of “Living in America” and keeping the spirit alive. I love it and I know my great friend and collaborator on this song, the late-great genius Dan Hartman, would too. Of course, he would want to be on stage jamming with you and the iconic Uptown Horns who, of course, played on the original recording. Much appreciation!” Deko Entertainment is excited about this new partnership as president Bruce Pucciarello comments, “This is my favorite kind of music and being done better than I’ve ever heard it done before. I love you guys. Thanks for being on Deko.” Steve Gaspár continues, “We can’t tell you how happy we are to have found a home for Field Of Grace, and are looking forward to a very fruitful partnership with Deko!”

To celebrate the release, The Hollywood Allstars has planned a huge hometown record release concert on Friday August 26 at 7:00 PM, at the newly remodeled Sacred Heart Community Theater in downtown Fairfield, Connecticut. Come check out The Hollywood Allstars as it throws down its high octane rockin’ funk with blazing horns and Gaspár’s crunchy Hammond organ.

Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/3yhUcIk

Pre-order the new album Field Of Grace and limited merch bundles via https://bit.ly/3nNXLkC

Product Includes:

• One (1) Field of Grace CD

• One (1) Hollywood Allstars Key Chain

• One (1) Hollywood Allstars T-Shirt

• For more information, visit:
  www.thehollywoodallstars.net
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Miranda Lambert Returns to Country Radio With Timely Single "Strange"

Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Miranda Lambert follows recent Top 10 single “If I Was A Cowboy,” the 15th of her career, as “Strange” impacts Country radio today, July 18. The anthem of timely encouragement serves as the second single off Lambert’s latest hit album, Palomino, already named one of the best of the year by TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum and more.

Honored with the “Disc of the Day” award from MusicRow, Billboard notes of the single, “[Lambert’s] signature graceful-and-gritty vocals lead a balmy, anything goes vibe,” also calling Lambert’s delivery on her eighth studio album “pitch-perfect as she delivers some of her most on-point lyrics ever, laid over atmospheric melodies.”

Stereogum describes the track as “a bluesy ramble about treating yourself right in an uncertain moment” – a fitting description for a song written by Lambert together with Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby during the height of 2020:

Have a smoke, buy a round
Get on a jet liner going anywhere bound
Pick a string, sing the blues
Dance a hole in your shoes
Do anything to keep you sane
‘Cause times like these make me feel strange

“‘Strange’ is permission to just let go for a sec,” reflects Lambert. “We were really wanting the chorus to lift – literally and emotionally – and go into a happy place. It’s such a song for the time that we’re in right now, but it doesn’t feel like it won’t matter in 10 years, either.

“We couldn’t land on a bridge,” she adds of the writing process. “So, each one of us went and wrote a bridge on our own and came back and we ended up using lines from each person’s – so we cowrote that without even meaning to. It was pretty cool; everyone’s was different but when we took lines out of mine, Luke’s and Natalie’s it all fit together.”

The new single is the latest offering from the L.A. Times’ “Queen of Country Music,” whose 2022 has already been packed with accolades and achievements. Following her ACM Entertainer of the Year win earlier this year, the Texas native was recently named as the only country artist on the TIME100 List of the World’s Most Influential People, a distinguished group of individuals honored for their impact, innovation and achievement. The three-time GRAMMY winner also recently wrapped her co-headlining The Bandwagon Tour with Little Big Town, having earned rave reviews throughout its run.

Gracing the recent July 11 cover of People magazine, Lambert also shared the news of her new home goods collection, Wanda June Home, available exclusively at Walmart.com. The line joins her other ventures expanding beyond the traditional lanes of a music career, including her Idyllwind boot and clothing brand available at Boot Barn stores nationwide, her MuttNation pet supplies available at Tractor Supply Co. in support of her MuttNation Foundation – which has raised over $6 million to date in support of animal shelters and rescue pets – and her Casa Rosa restaurant in downtown Nashville, the first female artist-led bar on Broadway.

Lambert will ride this tidal wave of accomplishment into her latest endeavor this fall, as her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency takes over the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino starting in September for a 24-date run. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit MirandaLambert.com.

“Strange” Lyrics Available HERE

About Miranda Lambert
Palomino, the eighth solo album from Vanner Records/RCA Nashville superstar Miranda Lambert, arrived in April as the highest debuting Country album of 2022. Already named among the best albums of the year by TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum and more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

Set to kick off her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Zappos Theater this September, Lambert was named to the 2022 TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for the latest season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music.

In addition to Palomino, the celebrated singer/songwriter’s lauded discography includes Wildcard (2019), The Weight of These Wings (2016), Platinum (2014), Four The Record (2011), Revolution (2009), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007) and Kerosene (2005). She has also released three albums with her trio, the Pistol Annies, as well as 2021’s GRAMMY-nominated The Marfa Tapes, a raw and intimate recording with collaborators Jack Ingram and Jon Randall.

The most decorated artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music, Lambert has earned 37 ACM Awards (including a record-setting nine consecutive Female Artist of the Year Awards), 14 CMA Awards, three GRAMMY Awards, the Nashville Symphony Harmony Award, ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award and ACM Song of the Decade Award, plus was named 2019’s RIAA Artist of the Year and was the youngest artist ever to serve as the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s Artist in Residence.

Her clothing and cowboy boot collection, Idyllwind, is a private-label brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide and her home goods collection, Wanda June Home, is available exclusively at Walmart.com. An avid animal lover, Lambert’s MuttNation pet product line is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. with proceeds benefitting her MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, has raised over $6 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.

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Scum Of The Earth Warns.... Aliens Are Here! with New Single "Ziggurats Of Mesopotamia" + Official Music Video

"Ziggurats Of Mesopotamia" can be streamed/downloaded at:

https://ffm.to/sotezom

Scum of the Earth Release New Single "Ziggurats Of Mesopotamia"!

Former Rob Zombie guitarist Riggs and his band Scum Of The Earth wants everyone to know that Aliens are already here."This is a song about ancient aliens living in the face on Mars and hiding out on earth exterminating humans ..." says Riggs. Nasty guitar and industrial beats are what fans expect from S.O.T.E. and they won't be let down with this release.

The single marks the first release for SOTE under their new label deal with TLG / INgrooves.

SOTE had an initial NFT offering of 100 pieces through Fanaply that went quickly - https://fanaply.com/creator/scumoftheearth. Another offering of LTD edition NFT's will be available next week.

WATCH Scum Of The Earth (SOTE) Ziggurats Of Mesopotamia (Official Music Video

The familiar songwriting and guitars that permeates Scum of the Earth's material is no coincidence; the alternative metal outfit is led by Riggs, an in-your-face singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who is best known for the six years he spent with Rob Zombie. Riggs joined forces with Rob Zombie in the '90s and stayed with him into the early 2000s, eventually leaving in 2004 (when Rob Zombie was largely focusing on films rather than music) to start a project of his own.Riggs songwriting and crunching guitars can be heard on Rob Zombie's Hellbilly Deluxe, American Made Music To Strip By, The Sinister Urge, and the Past, Present & Future records. Named after a song from Rob Zombie's Sinister Urge, Scum of the Earth favors the sort of rhythmic, industrial-influenced, mildly funky, hip-hop-minded alternative metal that Riggs honed during the Rob Zombie days. The decadent, over-the-top sense of fun, a dark sense of humor, and a fascination with horror films, the Occult, B-movies, and sleaze is shared by RIGGS. But in contrast to such groups as Slayer -- who take their death metal outlook quite seriously -- Scum of the Earth's lyrics are very tongue-in-cheek.

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96 BITTER BEINGS Set To Release Long-Awaited New Album, "Synergy Restored," on Nov 4th

Hot on the heels of their recent signing to Nuclear Blast Records, revered Los Angeles rock band 96 BITTER BEINGS has announced plans to release their eagerly-awaited, second full-length album, "Synergy Restored," on November 4th. The former CKY frontman, Deron Miller and crew have offered up a taste of what's to come with the new single "Vaudeville's Revenge," which is available for streaming now and accompanied by the music video below.

Pre-Order "Synergy Restored": https://bfan.link/96BB-SynergyRestored
Stream "Vaudeville's Revenge": https://bfan.link/96BB-VaudevillesRevenge

Years in the making, 96 BITTER BEINGS' "Synergy Restored" is 11 songs of relentless power and vibe. Four-on-the-floor, fuzzy and visceral, proper rock n’ roll made by an actual band, rather than a bunch of over-processed samples and otherwise stale shenanigans. Songs like “Vaudeville’s Revenge,” “90 Car Pile-Up,” and “Wish Me Dead” offer vivid reminders of the truth-telling prowess of guitars, bass, and drums. Miller is on fire, weaponizing the same knack for memorable musical epiphanies behind projects like Foreign Objects, World Under Blood and CKY.

"Vaudeville's Revenge" Music Video: 

Purchase Tickets: https://bnds.us/rkdde3

96 BITTER BEINGS Tour Dates:
July 21 - Portland, OR - Dante's
July 22 - Seattle, WA - Funhouse
July 23 - Boise, ID - The Shredder

w/HOWLING GIANT
July 25 - Salt Lake City, UT - Loading Dock
July 26 - Denver, CO - Herman's Hideaway
July 27 - Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge
July 28 - Sioux Falls, SD - Big's Live
July 29 - Des Moines, IA - Lefty's
July 30 - Sioux City, IA - Four Winds Festival
July 31 - Iowa City, IA - Wildwood
Aug 2 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place
Aug 3 - Manchester, NH - Jewel
Aug 4 - Providence, RI - Alchemy
Aug 5 - Hallam, PA - Tourist Inn
Aug 6 - Akron, OH - The Empire
Aug 7 - Chicago, IL - WC Social Club
Aug 8 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary
Aug 10 - Kansas City, MO - Vivo
Aug 11 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street
Aug 12 - Fort Worth, TX - Rail Club Live
Aug 13 - New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks
Aug 14 - Corpus Christi, TX - Boozers
Aug 15 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live
Aug 17 - Las Vegas, NV - Soulbelly
Aug 19 - Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock
Aug 20 - Santa Ana, CA - La Santa
Aug 21 - West Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go

About 96 BITTER BEINGS:

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

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

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

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

96 BITTER BEINGS Lineup:
Deron Miller - Vocals/Guitar
Kenneth Hunter - Guitar
Shaun Luera - Bass
Tim Luera - Drums

ALAN PARSONS RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM "FROM THE NEW WORLD"

FEATURES GUEST APPEARANCES FROM TOMMY SHOW, JOE BONAMASSA, JAMES DURBIN, & MORE

LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'GIVE 'EM MY LIVE' OUT NOW

Frontiers Music srl is proud to announce the release today of the new studio album, "From The New World", by the legendary Alan Parsons. Parsons has also released a lyric video for “Give Em My Love", a song which features vocalist James Durbin and guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa. Bonamassa had appeared along with vocalist David Pack on the previous single penned by David Minasian, Elton John keyboardist Kim Bullard and Parsons titled “I Won’t Be Led Astray.”

You can watch the video for “Give Em My Love” below.

You can watch the video for “I Won’t Be Led Astray” HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fik4SgsAnjM

You can watch the video for “Uroboros” featuring Tommy Shaw of STYX HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPb58H55A7Q

The Grammy Award winning musical icon released his previous studio album The Secret back in April of 2019. From The New World continues with the classic sound Parsons has become known for during his impressive 50+ year career by fusing progressive, symphonic, and classic rock elements together throughout this stunning album. Besides Durbin, Pack, Shaw and Gospel singer Tabitha Fair, other featured vocalists on From The New World include long time APLP lead singer P.J. Olsson, along with Todd Cooper and Dan Tracey.

Purchase a physical copy or stream "From The New World" on CD, CD/DVD, Color Vinyl, Collector's Box Set, & Digital formats HERE: https://orcd.co/parsons

*CD/DVD includes CD + DVD Audio (5.1 Audio Mix of new album)

*LPs available as Limited Edition Crystal color vinyl and Limited Edition Yellow color vinyl

*Collector's Box Set includes CD+DVD (housed in a digipak), “Live in Madrid” Digifile, T-shirt (size L), LP (180g, gatefold, Blue Transparent), poster & numbered lithograph

LINE-UP:

Lead Vocals - Alan Parsons, Tommy Shaw, David Pack, James Durbin, P.J. Olsson, Todd Cooper, Dan Tracey, Mark Mikel, Tabitha Fair

Backing Vocals - Alan Parsons, Tommy Shaw, P.J. Olsson, Todd Cooper, Dan Tracey, Doug Powell, Mark Mikel, Chris Shutters, Scott Hunt 

Guitars - Alan Parsons, Jeff Kollman, Dan Tracey, Doug Powell, Jeff Marshall, James Durbin, Tim Pierce

Bass - Guy Erez

Drums - Danny Thompson

Keyboards - Tom Brooks, Doug Powell, Matt McCarrin, Kim Bullard

Sax - Todd Cooper

Cello on “I Won’t Be Led Astray” - Mika Larson

Guitar Solos on “Give ‘Em My Love” and “I Won’t Be Led Astray” - Joe Bonamassa

Videos Directed & Produced by Trinity Houston & David Minasian