Modern Power Metal Stars UNLEASH THE ARCHERS to Release "Apex" Fifth Anniversary Edition + Release New Video

JUNO Award-Winning Modern Power Metal Stars

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Announce

'Apex' Fifth Anniversary Edition,

out November 18

Featuring New, Never Heard

Reimaginations of Album Favorites

"False Walls" and "Apex" | Pre-Order HERE

Listen to "False Walls" Transformed

as "Falsewave" HERE

Fresh off of the release of their JUNO Award-winning 2020 full-length album 'Abyss', Canadian modern power metal frontrunners UNLEASH THE ARCHERS revisit its stunning predecessor, 2017’s seminal 'Apex'. In celebration of the album’s five-year anniversary, 'Apex' will be available as a limited reissue 2-CD Earbook edition, as well as in Deluxe Digital formats, on November 18 via Napalm Records! Pre-orders for the special edition of 'Apex' are available now.

Both the 2-CD Earbook and Deluxe Digital versions will include the full original Apexalbum, plus two new bonus tracks - “Falsewave” and “Acoustipex” - genius reimaginings of original album tracks “False Walls” and “Apex”, respectively, as well as a newly mastered instrumental version of the original album. The bonus tracks will also come on a limited edition single-style 10” vinyl EP available as part of the Earbook edition.

The synthwave reimagining “Falsewave” translates perfectly with the original track’s super moody, midtempo vibes, while “Acoustipex” haunts with gothic folk/country-western cinematic flavor, breathing new life into the 'Apex' title track. Hop in your DeLorean and jam to the electric grooves of “Falsewave” now, also listenable via a brand-new lyric video!

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS frontwoman Brittney Slayes says:

"Hard to believe it's been five years since we released 'Apex'! That record was really the beginning of a new era for us, so we are so excited to finally give it the deluxe treatment it deserves! The new bonus tracks were a lot of fun to create, as they've allowed us to show some of our other musical influences more prominently. The earbook is definitely the part I am most excited about though, being that the earbook for 'Abyss' was really a sequel to the story from 'Apex'. Now our listeners can read the full 'Immortal Saga' chapter by chapter and discover some new details that were too difficult to convey through the music. And, we can't forget about the instrumental edition! We've had fans asking for it for a long time and we can't wait to hear the vocal covers and new renditions they come up with! We are just so excited for everyone to get their hands on this new edition - it's such a great way to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this album that will always remain so special to us!"

Hear "Falsewave" and watch its accompanying lyric video

Media Acclaim for 'Apex':

 "sheer power and melody"

- Metal Hammer

"Unleash The Archers have blown all their past work away and achieved their apex."

- Angry Metal Guy

"What Unleash The Archers does new is provide a modern spin on power metal both in the songwriting and production, something the genre desperately needs."

- Heavy Blog is Heavy

10" Acoustipex EP (included in Earbook edition):

1. Falsewave

2. Acoustipex

This special edition release is available in the following formats:

-2-CD Earbook Edition & 10" Single

-Deluxe Digital

Pre-Order the 'Apex 5th Anniversary Earbook' and 'Acoustipex EP', or the Deluxe Digital Edition HERE

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar

Nick Miller - Bass

THEODOR BASTARD Covers QUEEN Song, "The Show Must Go On"

Russian Karelian Neofolk collective THEODOR BASTARD is now releasing an emotional cover version of QUEEN's 1991 hit, "The Show Must Go On." The inventive version of the song can be found along with a stunning music video below.

THEODOR BASTARD previously announced the re-issue of their 2015 masterpiece 'Vetvi', which was originally released on April 29, 2015. The album was re-released via Season of Mist in 2021 and is still available HERE.

The multi-layered and unpredictable 2015 album 'Vetvi' from THEODOR BASTARD, inherits the band's recognizable multi-genre approach where psychedelic trip hop, combined with cinematic instrumentals and archaic world music, meets modern technological electronics. THEODOR BASTARD combine Russian texts with glossolalia and shamanic spells as easily as they change instruments on stage.

THEODOR BASTARD is one of Russia's most unusual bands representing the electronic Karelian neofolk genre. Also elements of dark wave and trip hop are present in the band's music. The message doesn't carry out everyday problems and is mainly focused on mythology and shamanism. The hallmarks of the band are the unique and bewitching lead vocals of multi-talent Yana Veva and the impeccable sound producing skills of Fedor Svolotch, founder of the band who created the band 20 years ago.

From album to album, THEODOR BASTARD carefully and masterly combine many different exotic and traditional instruments. The special northern atmosphere of their albums is created with Nordic nyckelharpa and jouhikko, primeval flutes created from tree roots and shamanic percussion.

"We live in the north of Russia in Karelia, which has a difficult fate" states band leader Fedor Svolotch. He continues: "This is a harsh northern region with unpredictable nature, with spruce and pine forests. Bears are found here. Moose and hare come straight to my house. In Karelia there are beautiful cliffs and clear lakes with fresh water. These are our personal places of power, the places where stones and winds are talking to us. Singing for us a songs of the northern harsh nature".

THEODOR BASTARD's music is set out to take listeners to unexplored and other worlds. From the cold and twilight realms of the marshy swamps of taiga and mossy tundra, to unexplored places where the earthly plane and the spiritual world are separated only by a thin ghostly veil. THEODOR BASTARD consists of 6 musicians, turning their performances into a dark magic act that sends the audience back to Northern musical traditions, to the Karelian and the Russian folk. The musicians use a variety of electronic devices and ethnic instruments, but also their own hand-made instruments from stones, human bone and the roots of Karelian birch.

For over twenty years THEODOR BASTARD have been known for their amazing serious attitude to the world beyond that very frontier. The band's 2015 re-issue of 'Vetvi' is set out to take listeners to unexplored and other worlds!

Original release date April 29, 2015

Credits:
All songs written by Yana Veva and Fedor Svolotch
Arranged by Fedor Svolotch and Yana Veva
Producer: Fedor Svolotch

Genre: Karelian Neo-Folk

Current line Up:
Fedor Svolotch - dulcimer, samplers, vocal
Yana Veva - vocal, bawu, ocarina
Kusas - percussions, winds
Alexey Kalinovskiy - keyboards
Sergey Smirnov – drums
Ekaterina Dolmatova – back vocal
Slava Salikov – cello, morin khuur

https://theodorbastard.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheodorBastard
https://www.instagram.com/theodor_bastard
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheodorBastardMusic
https://theodorbastard.bandcamp.com

Booking: theodorbastard@gmail.com

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

Formats:
CD digipak
Digital
12” Black Vinyl Gatefold
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Gold & black Marbled/200 copies)
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Crystal Clear/200 copies)

JESTERS OF DESTINY Announce New Album 'Distorting Everything' - Release Video for New Single "Your Lord Good God"

Jesters of Destiny have announced the details of their upcoming new studio album! The Los Angeles heavy metal outfit will release the follow-up to their 2017 comeback LP (The Sorrows That Refuse to Drown), titled Distorting Everything, on October 25th, 2022. To celebrate the announcement of their fourth full-length, the band has dropped a music video for their new single "Your Lord Good God," directed by Kent Holmes, which can be seen below.

Frontman Bruce Duff (vocals, bass) comments on the new video, saying, “The call came to put a single out to announce the LP. We had a video ready to come out with the LP release, but nothing was prepared for an advance single. We ended up choosing 'Your Lord Good God', which occupies the sacred Side Two Track One position, but we felt it was too long for the modern-day single attention span. Ray did an edit and then came up with a concept to knock out a one-shot cinema-style video, literally just one continual take. Kent Holmes, who also did the upcoming vid for “Luxifur,” crafted, lit, and directed it, and I was the guinea pig. Somehow it seems to work. Try staring at yourself for three-plus minutes – it’s a tough one.”

PRE-ORDER HERE

About Jesters of Destiny:

The long and grinding road of Jesters of Destiny can be a difficult trail to follow, but we’ll break it down for you. And in true Jesters’ fashion, let’s do it backwards.

Since their not-so-humble beginning in a recording project from which the earliest Jesters music festered, way back on Halloween 1984, Jesters of Destiny have been helmed by bassist/vocalist Bruce Duff and guitarist Ray Violet. Their latest, Distorting Everything, gestated over a five-year period. Upon the release of their previous crowd-pleaser, The Sorrows That Refuse to Drown, Violet suggested they get right to work on another album. After Duff regained consciousness, he suggested they check with their label, the mighty Ektro Records in Finland, to see if they would even want such a thing. When label-head Jussi Lehtisalo confirmed his enthusiasm, the record was underway as the pair began putting songs together from existing demos and riffs and forging new ones from scratch. Work was done remotely as Duff is in Los Angeles and Violet was in Syracuse, NY (he’s now an island guy living in the Caribbean).

By 2019, there was sufficient material to enter Kitten Robot studio with long-time conspirator Paul Roessler (who played on Jesters’ second record, 1987’s In a Nostalgic Mood). They tracked at KR with drummer Jason Levi, and then continued overdubbing, mixing, and writing. The record came together slowly but had a mission statement. In the early days, press labeled the Jesters as ‘alternative metal,’ whatever that means, which probably had a lot to do with many of the sidesteps JOD LPs would take—instrumental interludes, covers, acoustic music, pop songs. This new record was going to bypass all of that. Their latest, Distorting Everything, is the Jesters distilled to their brand of hard rock/metal with no detours. Classify it as you need.

The first track heard from the LP was “Heavy, Kicking A,” released at the pre-pandemic dawn of 2020 in time for the US presidential election. Not a political band by any stretch, this Jesters song is sung from the perspective of the “1 percent” at the top of the financial, corporate empire as they manipulate the strings that control the remaining 99.

Following that fateful 1984 session when Duff and Violet figured they might have something new to offer in the form of “Diggin’ That Grave” and “End of Time,” they set out to form a working band and get their material out to the world. Enter Metal Blade Records, who put “End of Time” as the closer on Metal Massacre V, a record hinting at alt-metal and beyond with the likes of Voivod, Hellhammer (soon to morph into Celtic Frost), Omen, and Fates Warning. 'Fun at the Funeral', Jesters' first LP from ’86, was released on Dimension Records, a Metal Blade subsidiary made for bands that didn’t fit the usual Metal Blade preconceptions. SPIN commented, “Perfectly executed punkadelic glam-bop with a healthy dose of metallic insolence. Working within this context, the Jesters thumb their noses at insanity, aphrodisiacs, Pollyanna grooviness, and the occasional suicide.” And, from the ever-influential Kerrang, “Delightfully different…(a) mysterious mixture of musical influences from a number of bands you just can’t think of. Weird, but strangely appealing. 4Ks for…I don’t quite know what.”

In 2001, Ektro Records contacted the Jesters, looking to reissue 'Fun at the Funeral' on CD. Since then, the alliance between the band and label has been steady. Ektro vinyl label Full Contact reissued Fun in 2014, and in 2017 released the don’t-call-it-a-comeback record 'The Sorrows That Refuse to Drown', a full return to form by Duff, Violet, and friends - including Roessler (Screamers/45 Grave), Tim Harrington (Masters of Reality), Sickie Wifebeater (Mentor and Fun-era Jester), and drummers Jason Lee and Frank Hanyak. Said New Noise upon its release, “The band is as contemporary and bustling as ever, mingling perpetual open taste, humor, proto-heavy metal, and distinguished psychedelic groove. This is a group that is fearless and smooth in its freedom of distribution. Meaning, you’re going to get a real sound— nothing hijacked, compromised, or normal.”

Which brings us back to the beginning and hence the present. Crank up 'Distorting Everything', and remember, a little distortion never hurt anyone.

Starbenders Release New Single + Music Video "Blood Moon" via Sumerian Records

Atlanta-based glam punk rockers Starbenders have today dropped a new single and music video for "Blood Moon" (out via Sumerian Records). Speaking on today's release, the band shares:

"It’s been feeling like everything is crumbling around us as we seem to be hurtling toward an apocalyptic destiny. At some point, you come to the understanding that things have been this way since recorded history. Now we’ve been down for so long that it’s beginning to look like up. Instead of succumbing to frustration and rage, we decided to become one with the chaos and make some noise. Blood Moon is our catharsis."

Watch the music video for "Blood Moon" below, and be sure to watch this space for more Starbenders news coming soon.

Fans can see Starbenders on the road with Palaye Royale on their Fever Dream North American Tour starting today in Tempe, AZ. The band has also announced a slew of new tour dates in Japan as well. For ticket information, please click here.

Fever Dream North American Tour Dates

September 13 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

September 15 - San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

September 16 - Dallas, TX @ Southside Music Hall

September 17 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

September 19 - Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor

September 21 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre

September 23 - Boston, MA @ House Of Blues Boston

September 24 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts

September 25 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall

September 27 - Nashville, TN @ Wildhorse Saloon

September 28 - Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion

September 29 - Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live!

September 30 - Toronto, CA @ HISTORY

October 1 - Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrews Hall

October 3 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

October 4 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago

October 6 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club

October 7 - Omaha, NE @ The Admiral Theater

October 8 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

October 11 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

October 12 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

October 15 - Reno, NV @ Cargo Concert Hall

October 17 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades

October 18 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

November 6 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

Atlanta alt-glam band Starbenders will release their hotly anticipated single, “Blood Moon”, on September 13 through Sumerian Records, fresh on the heels of 2020’s Love Potion studio album and serving as the follow-up to 2019’s Japanese Rooms EP. These are words similar to those which you will read on countless press releases, but there really isn’t anyone else out there doing what Starbenders have been doing since forming in 2014: The intoxicating combination of ‘70s glitter and ‘80s glam with new wave and new romantic, seduced into this new decade by four thrilling musicians and, in frontwoman Kimi Shelter, one of the most exciting songwriters in contemporary rock & roll.

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Rockstar Photographer Nathan James Releases New Single "Switchblade" feat. Kamiyada+

Stream "Switchblade"

https://onerpm.link/switchblade_

Nathan James released his new single "Switchblade" featuring Kamiyada+ to all major platforms!

This is a co-release between Nathan James & Kamiyada+. Their collaboration on this heavy hitting nu-metal song is sure to get the attention of rock listeners. An upcoming music video will also be released as well as strong promotion on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube.

"'Switchblade' is an energetic track that explores the perspective of the underdog whose skills & talent are often overlooked or 'slept on'," says Nathan James.

“Switchblade” will receive strong support from Spotify, Apple Music, & YouTube Music.

Nathan James is an independent artist who is a “Photographer Rockstar.” Nathan stands for the popular outcast with a goal to turn all life experiences good or bad into “MORE ART” through music and photography.

Hailing from the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, Nathan James has
always been pushing out his creative energy for the world to see. Building a foundation as one of the most desired entertainment photographer behind some of the industry’s most iconic shots (Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Avril Lavigne, Post Malone & many more.

Since his burst onto the music scene in early 2020, Nathan James has already developed into a full-blown rockstar, manifesting his creative influences into a unique musical identity. It would be an understatement to say that Nathan hit the ground running. Despite the compromising circumstances of COVID-19, Nathan James has released multiple singles and amassed millions of streamsacross all platforms.

Nathan James has no intention of stopping his production of “MORE ART”. Whether it’s photography, music, or any other form of art, Nathan James is a unique presence that cannot go unnoticed. In a world full of creativity and expression, Nathan James urges people everywhere to create “MORE ART”, and he’s not afraid to lead by example.

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Tattoo the Scars Release New Single "Culture of Fear" + Lyric Video via TLG/INgrooves

Tattoo The Scars released their third single, "Culture of Fear" to all major platforms via TLG/INgrooves. The band features Jesse Rush (vocals) formerly of Allele, guitarist Billy Grey of Fozzy, drummer Dusty Winterrowd formerly of Allele and bassist Tyler Hensley formerly of Year of the Locust.

Stream "Culture of Fear" here: https://ffm.to/cultureoffear

The lyric video can be seen below.

“'Culture Of Fear' is a high energy, in your face song that touches on world problems we as humans face in everyday life," says the band.

Tattoo The Scars is a Jacksonville, Florida based hard rock/heavy metal band featuring members of Fozzy and Allele. Both of the band's previous singles, "Bridges Burned" and "Cheers to the Tragedy" were featured in rotation on radio, including Octane, and both have well over 2,000,000 streams.

Though relatively new, a lot of people are soon to know the name Tattoo The Scars!! Why, you ask? Well, first and foremost, their music is just awesome. These musicians sure know how to perfectly meld hard-hitting and catchy riffs with just the right amount of melody to create a fist-pumping arena-ready anthem.

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Minneapolis powerpop/ indie rock artist The Persian Leaps presents 'Alright Alright', previewing 'Machines For Living' EP

"Silky fuzz and solid hooks echo The Smiths, Orange Juice and Teenage Fanclub with great enthusiasm... celestial guitar jangle" – NME Magazine

"A little bit of R.E.M., a little bit Lemonheads. A dash of The Smiths, a hint of The Replacements... all-reaching, down to earth, good American indie rock" ~ Spill Magazine

"Unpretentious and infectious... vast riffs, euphonious vocals and pop sensibility. captivatingly pleasurable blustery indie rock" – Louder Than War

"Truncated treatises in big-guitar post-punk power-pop" – The Big Takeover

"Huge riffs echoing through your speakers, melodious vocals and the sort of pop sensibility we’ve come to expect from bands like Nada Surf" – Austin Town Hall

Midwestern power pop / indie rock outfit The Persian Leaps presents the single 'Alright Alright', the second taster of their new 'Machines for Living' EP, to be released on October 7 via Land Ski Records.

Based in Minneapolis, The Persian Leaps surrounds principal songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Drew Forsberg, who came up with the band's name in college while daydreaming through his Greek Archaeology class. Writing solo under that name for years, he finally assembled a band in 2012.

Forsberg explains "This song is about people who thrive on conflict. They’ve always existed, but it’s so much worse in the digital age when people can post inflammatory statements with total anonymity–or at least not say things directly to someone’s face. This song is for people who hang out online in the Comments section."

Following the powerful lead track 'Maybe Time Will Let Me Forget', which was written and performed by Jon Asher (Drew's uncle) and folk/rock superstar Dan Fogelberg under the name The Coachmen. a local opener for bands like The Who and The Hollies, whose only recorded output was a 45 released on Ledger Records in 1967 with this track as the A-side.

The latest in a fruitful string of releases, The Persian Leaps released their widely acclaimed 'Drone Etiquette' album in late 2021. Here again, they dish out a fine new collection of 90s college rock-inspired compositions, their distinct sound built on a magnetic alternative rock foundation.

From their 2013 debut 'Praise Elephants' EP, which NME Magazine described as “celestial guitar jangle”, the Leaps released an EP every autumn until 2017. From their acclaimed sophomore 'Drive Drive Delay' EP in 2014 to their fifth 'Bicycle Face' EP, they have delivered one perfect power pop cocktail after another. Their massive 2018 'Pop That Goes Crunch' anthology was followed by a return as a studio project, releasing the 'Electrical Living' LP in 2019 and the 'Smiling Lessons' EP in 2020 together with Jon Hunt.

As of September 13, 'Alright Alright' will be available on Bandcamp, and will also be offered as an instant gratification track when ordering the full 'Machines For Living' EP. As of October 7, this EP will be released across online platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Drew Forsberg - Vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, drum programming
Recorded by August Ogren, The Terrarium
Mixed by Neil Weir, Blue Bell Knoll
Mastered by Bruce Templeton, Microphonic Mastering
Cover art by Jon Hunt
Maybe Time Will Let Me Forget written by Jon Frederick Asher (BMI)
Originally performed and recorded by the Coachmen [Ledger Records, 1967]
All Other Songs Land Ski Music (BMI)
(c) 2021 All Rights Reserved


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UK indie rock stalwarts VERNONS FUTURE preview 'Call To Arms' from forthcoming'Aquaplaning' LP (

"A perfect collision of pop and rock, the band conveys beguiling charm, groove and melody, along with accessible sonics... a rock anthem that will get your blood flowing and delight your ear buds" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

aquaplane /ˈakwəpleɪn / verb / gerund or present participle: aquaplaning / (of a vehicle) slide uncontrollably on a wet surface.

UK indie rock veterans Vernons Future will be releasing their new album 'Aquaplaning' in early October, using the lead-time wisely by previewing lead track 'Call To Arms'. Perhaps their most overtly (small ‘p’) political song, it's also a plea to save the planet.

"It’s a challenge to all of us to open our eyes to the climate emergency, to join together to drive meaningful change to save the planet," says frontman Simon Burchill.

Formed in Liverpool in the 1980s and originally known as The Vernons, the band toured the UK and also released the album 'Smithdown Road’ in 1990 via the Probe Plus label, touted by Melody Maker as “a fine debut...in love with pop at its most unassuming and most charming”.

In 2015, the band reincarnated as Vernons Future with original members Simon Burchill, Andy Harding, Jon Fiber and Tom Le Bas, joined by Simon’s school friend Simon ‘Hoops’ Hooper.

Effectively their second album, 'Aquaplaning’ is essentially a compilation of the band’s singles from late 2019 onward, plus two new songs. Now split between Oxford and London, the band's music puts a distinctive twist on the poppier end of the indie spectrum.

As part of their ongoing quest to write the perfect 3-minute indie pop song, Vernons Future uses their classic vox/ guitar/ keys/ bass/ drums setup to hone accessible earworm indie tunes with a particular sense of humour and good hooks.

“When we started playing together again in 2015, we weren't sure if we would get to play gigs or release any music, so the last seven years have been a majorly fun surprise! We absolutely love playing live, and are lucky enough to be playing more gigs now. It's quite amazing to be able to release our songs too. When we first played together back in the 80's, streaming (and the internet!) wasn't a thing. Our first album came out on vinyl and cassette, but was too early for CDs. So we’re buzzing to release our new album on CD," says Andy Harding.

As of September 14, 'Call To Arms' is available via Bandcamp, where the full 'Aquaplaning' LP can already be pre-ordered on CD or as a digital download. The full 'Aquaplaning' album will be released on October 7. The band will also be playing a handful of concerts in September and October to celebrate the album's release.

CREDITS
Simon Burchill - vocals, guitar
Jon Fiber - keyboards, vocals
Andy Harding - guitar
Simon 'Hoops' Hooper - bass
Tom Le Bas - drums
Recorded by Vernons Future at their studios in London and Oxfordshire
Mastered by Jon Fiber
Lyrics by Simon Burchill, except for 'B Movie' and 'Seek Shelter Now' (lyrics by Andy Harding)
Music by Vernons Future (Simon Burchill, Jon Fiber, Andy Harding, Simon Hooper, Tom Le Bas)
Single cover imagery by Alex Conchillos and Pixabay
Album cover by Andy Harding

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Darius Rucker to Join Chapel Hart on NBC's "America's Got Talent" Finale Tomorrow, Sept. 14

Multi-Platinum star Darius Rucker will join “America’s Got Talent” finalists Chapel Hartfor the Season 17 finale airing on NBC tomorrow, Sept 14. at 8/7c. Together, the Grand Ole Opry member and the trio making their Opry debut this week will perform a must-see collaboration on the AGT stage.

“Like so many people, I was blown away when I saw Chapel Hart’s original response to ‘Jolene’ during their audition,” notes Rucker of the Golden Buzzer trio. “Their energy on that stage has been contagious to watch and I’m honored they asked me to be part of their finale experience – especially to perform one of my favorite songs of all time!”

The performance comes as Rucker puts the finishing touches on a forthcoming album, his first solo project since 2017’s When Was The Last Time. Having topped the charts for the 10th time in 2021 with “Beers And Sunshine,” fans can also get a preview of the new music via “My Masterpiece” and “Same Beer, Different Problem,” out now.

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

About Darius Rucker
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Diamond-certified debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the Top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified Learn to Live and True Believers, plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his 9x Platinum version of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel,” one of the Top 5 best-selling Country songs of all time. He co-hosted the 54th annual CMA Awards in 2020 and topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021. New songs “My Masterpiece” and “Same Beer Different Problem” are available everywhere now as Rucker puts the finishing touches on a forthcoming album, with “Ol’ Church Hymn” featuring Chapel Hart set for release September 30.

As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, with his NFL x Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics apparel line available at NFLshop.com. He is also part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee and is a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.

"The Last Waltz Tour" Makes Triumphant Return

THE LAST WALTZ TOUR MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN

Featuring Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Kathleen Edwards,
Don Was, Dave Malone, Anders Osborne, John Medeski,
Cyril Neville and more

An All-Star Celebration of the Band's
Historic Farewell Concert

Extraordinary Lineup of Musicians Makes the 2022 Tour
The Must-See Shows of the Fall Concert Season

Tickets On Sale Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
Visit THELASTWALTZTOUR.LIVE for Tickets & More

Robbie Robertson, Sebastian Robertson, and Keith Wortman of Blackbird Presents are thrilled to announce The Last Waltz Tour 2022. This epic tour continues the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the famed Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, hailed as the greatest concert of all time.

The multi-city tour kicks off with two nights at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, on November 3 and continues throughout the month, making stops at historic venues on the east coast. Tickets go on sale September 16, 2022, at 10 AM ET at thelastwaltztour.live. Tour dates and venues are listed below.

The Last Waltz Tour 2022 features a star-studded lineup led by Warren Haynes and Don Was with Jamey Johnson, Kathleen Edwards, Anders Osborne, Dave Malone, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Terrence Higgins, Bob Margolin, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn arrangements of Allen Toussaint).

Over forty-five years ago, The Band performed their final concert to a sold-out crowd with a who’s-who of music royalty in attendance. The evening culminated with “Don’t Do It,” The Band’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It.” After the last note, Robbie Robertson, The Bands’ lead guitarist, songwriter, and a founding member said "Goodnight. Goodbye." walking off stage, forever immortalizing this epic event.

“It is such an honor that the musical celebration of The Last Waltz and The Band carries on today. Blackbird Presents and this extraordinary lineup of musicians makes me proud to be a part of this ongoing and wonderful tradition.” says Robbie Robertson.

“We are counting down the days till we get to see this lineup, performing these songs, in the greatest music celebration of our lives,” says Keith Wortman, Creator and Producer of The Last Waltz Tour franchise. “Seeing the audiences sing along to every word at every show as one family is what all of us music fans live for.”

The Last Waltz Tour 2022 is an annual touring franchise established by Blackbird Presents in 2016 at The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of The Last Waltz, a two-night, sold-out concert event. "The last 30 minutes of The Last Waltz @SaengerNOLA was the best thing I've heard @jazzfest," said Keith Spera, music critic, The New Orleans Advocate.

The Last Waltz Tour 2022 Dates & Locations
Tickets on sale September 16, 2022, at 10 AM ET at TheLastWaltzTour.live.

November 3 & 4 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
November 5 Proctors Theatre Schenectady, NY
November 6 The Met Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
November 8 The Paramount Long Island, NY
November 9 Toyota Oakdale Theatre Wallingford, CT
November 11 Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA
November 12 Warner Theatre Washington, DC
November 13 Altria Theater Richmond, VA
November 15 Coca-Cola Roxy Atlanta, GA
November 17 Pompano Beach Amphitheater Pompano Beach, FL
November 18 The St. Augustine Amphitheatre St. Augustine, FL
November 20 Mahaffey Theater St. Petersburg, FL

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, VISIT THE OFFICIAL TOUR WEBSITE:
TheLastWaltzTour.live
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Ian Munsick Announces "Westwood" Fall Tour Feat. Ryan Charles

This year saw Ian Munsick spread his Rocky Mountain sound across the nation as he hit the road alongside superstars Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen. Now it’s his turn: Munsick will wrap 2022 with his own headlining Westwood tour. Visit HERE for ticketing and more information. Joining him on the run, which will hit major cities including Charlotte, Chicago, Denver and Tampa, is fellow Wyoming native Ryan Charles.

“We’ve hit the road HARD the last two years and it’s all been leading up to this," reflects Munsick. "We’ve played venues of all shapes and sizes from clubs to arenas. Sharing the stage with my heroes has taught me so much about performing, but now it’s time to take those lessons to my fans. It doesn’t matter if we’re playing on the east coast, or in mountain time… you don’t wanna miss these two Wyoming cowpokes punchin’ their way across the country on the Westwood Fall Tour.”

Munsick continues to showcase his western-influenced brand of country music in his latest releases. He released “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) at the top of the year, and it has since earned more than 45 million streams (LISTEN HERE). It topped SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown and has been praised for its “gorgeous, wide-open fiddle… [that] will make you feel like you’re riding a horse through the plains of Texas or… the Rocky Mountains of Colorado” (Whiskey Riff).

The breakout singer / songwriter most recently released faith-driven story song “More Than Me” (LISTEN HERE) from his forthcoming sophomore album. As CMT described, “His signature Rocky Mountain sound intertwined with the romantic lyrics makes the heartfelt ballad a perfect wedding hymn.” Both “Long Live Cowgirls” and “More Than Me” hail from Munsick’s forthcoming sophomore album, with more new music due soon.

ABOUT IAN MUNSICK
Breathing fresh Rocky Mountain air into the Nashville music scene, Ian Munsick is pioneering a new brand of country. The Wyoming-born singer / songwriter’s upbringing was a mix of working the ranch and working crowds. Under the tutelage of their fiddle-playing father, Munsick and his two older brothers grew up playing everything from bluegrass to The Beatles. Captivated by traditional lyrical truth and the modern soundscape, Munsick followed his ear to Music City. After establishing a robust touring career as an independent artist, he signed a major label record deal with Warner Music Nashville in 2020. Since then, he has accumulated nearly 250 million global streams as well as accolades from Spotify (“Hot Country Artist to Watch”), MusicRow magazine (“Next Big Thing”) and more. His debut album Coyote Cry features his mile-high tenor underscoring self-penned songs that conjure “equal parts epic adventure and down-to-earth wisdom” (American Songwriter). It marks the dawn of western pop-laced country, pulling a thread straight from Chris LeDoux through Post Malone. Imagery-soaked ode to the west “Long Haul” earned Munsick his second iHeartRadio Rocky Mountain Country Music Award for Song of the Year. The recent releases of “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) and “More Than Me” are ushering in the next chapter of his musical saga… and fans are finding that, with Ian Munsick, western country is reborn.

ABOUT RYAN CHARLES
Western rapper Ryan Charles hails from the valley of Buffalo, Wyo. Similar to his hometown, once referred to as the most lawless town in America, Charles brings a style all his own — meshing the cowboy lifestyle with the flow of 2000’s rap. A natural-born entertainer, Charles quickly became one of the most skilled freestyle rappers on the school bus, eventually making the move to Seattle, Wash. to pursue his music career more seriously. As an artist, Charles has released singles including the jiggy buckaroo bop “Gettin’ Western” in 2020, “Old Dirt Fancy” in 2021 and a feature on Ian Munsick’s “Cowboy Killer” in 2022. Charles quickly became a stand out contestant representing his home state on NBC’s “American Song Contest” where he competed with his original track “New Boot Goofin.’” Known for his signature fashion sense, light-hearted twang and high-energy live shows, Charles continues to work on new music with River House Artists in Nashville, Tenn.

ELLEFSON & YOUNG Release KINGS OF THRASH Rehearsal Footage

In anticipation of their debut Kings of Thrash October shows, David Ellefson and Jeff Young along with Chris Poland, Chaz Leon, and Fred Aching commenced rehearsals this week in Los Angeles. The shows will feature the band performing legendary thrash albums Killing is My Business…and Business is Good and So Far, So Good…So What. The band has released rehearsal footage today.

WATCH KINGS OF THRASH - 'THE MEGA YEARS' OCTOBER WEST U.S. TOUR 1st Rehearsal:

The Kings of Thrash shows are:

October 12th- Brick by Brick- San Diego

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October 13th- Crescent Ballroom- Phoenix, Arizona

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October 14th- The Space- Las Vegas

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October 15th- Whisky A Go Go- West Hollywood, California

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INTERLOPER - RELEASE VIDEO VISUALIZER FOR "BEAR THE WEIGHT"

CURRENTLY ON "THE DIVINE ASCENSION TOUR" WITH FALLUJAH AND PSYCROPTIC

Progressive heavy metal vehicle, INTERLOPER is keeping busy in 2022 with the releases of their album Search Party as well as several US tours. Today, the band releases their new single, "Bear The Weight".

Miles Baker comments, “‘Bear The Weight’ is a song about the struggle one goes through when their life starts to catch up with them. We’re really proud of this one musically as well and think it shines some cool light on another area of our music. Hope you enjoy it!“

Watch the "Bear The Weight" video visualizer below.
Listen to the "Bear The Weight" single on all streaming platforms: https://bfan.link/Interloper-BearTheWeight

For "Bear The Weight", the recording, mixing, and mastering was completed by their very own vocalist/guitarist Andrew Virrueta. Adrian Loeb created the artwork for the single.

Earlier this year, ​INTERLOPER presented their debut, full-length album SEARCH PARTY which was released via Nuclear Blast Records.

The deep cohesiveness of INTERLOPER’s writing process for SEARCH PARTY allowed for a creative project with no real boundaries or restrictions. The album was produced by the band and Joey Virrueta. Drums were recorded at Big Bad Sound LA by Jack Ruley and Zach Fisher, with the mixing and mastering completed once more by Andrew’s brother Joey Virrueta. The album artwork was created by Caelan Stokkermans.

Order your copy of Search Party in the format of your choice here: www.nuclearblast.com/interloper-searchparty

The band is currently on "The Divine Ascension Tour"with FALLUJAH, PSYCROPTIC and openers COGNITIVE. The complete list of dates is listed below.

"The Divine Ascension Tour"
Sep 11 - West Hollywood, CA - Whisky-A-Go-Go
Sep 12 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Underground
Sep 13 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill
Sep 14 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
Sep 15 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
Sep 16 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
Sep 17 - Dallas, TX - Amplified Live
Sep 18 - Houston, TX - Acadia
Sep 20 - Orlando, FL - The Haven
Sep 21 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Purgatory)
Sep 22 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
Sep 23 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Sep 24 - Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz
Sep 26 - Providence, RI - Alchemy
Sep 27 - Quebec City, QC - Source de la Martiniere
Sep 28 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques
Sep 29 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey
Sep 30 - Albany, NY - Empire Underground
Oct 1 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground
Oct 2 - Cleveland, OH - Cleveland Masonic (Asylum)
Oct 3 - Chicago, IL - Reggies
Oct 4 - Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
Oct 5 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theater
Oct 6 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
Oct 7 - Calgary, AB - Dickens
Oct 8 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
Oct 10 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
Oct 11 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Oct 12 - Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
Oct 13 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst
Oct 14 - Fresno, CA - Full Circle Brewery District
Oct 15 - Santa Ana, CA - Stages

RAYGUN ROMANCE Reveals Official Music Video for "Make it Last"!

Electronic Rock/Synth Pop project RAYGUN ROMANCE (former POWERMAN 5000 Guitarist TY OLIVER) has unveiled the official music video for his luscious, decadent new single, "Make it Last." Shot and directed by MARIE ILENE, with b-roll and editing by the enigmatic front-man himself, "Make it Last" features burlesque performer and pin-up star Miss Spent Youth.

"'Make it Last' is inspired by a friend struggling with Drug addiction, and despite his best efforts to get the monkey off his back, succumbing to the devil on his shoulder time and time again. It's written from the perspective of someone losing grip and falling deeper down the rabbit hole."

Raygun Romance is an Electronic Rock/Synth Pop Project created by Ty Oliver (Former Powerman 5000 Guitarist) in 2019. Originally, it was a studio project and a collaboration between Ty, Vocalist Natalie Nebula, and Producer David Gnozzi. The initial run of Singles released featured guest vocalists like Daniel Graves (Aesthetic Perfection) Ryan Shuck (Orgy, Dead By Sunrise, Julien - K), Sammi Doll (IAMX, Kat Von D) and Mad Gallica (Ghost).

Starting with the 2021 Single and Video "Naked" (Goo Goo Dolls cover) Ty became the Face, Producer and Voice of Raygun Romance.

Toronto-based alt-rock band BRKN LOVE are firing on all cylinders!

Heading into the release of their upcoming Vol. 2 EP. Recently dropping the singles "Under The Knife"and "Forever's Enough" from the new record, as well as the undeniable tracks "Dead Weight" and "Like a Drug" from Vol. 1 earlier this summer - the band will head out on an extensive US tour this fall alongside labelmates Dead Poet Society. Starting on September 22 in Phoenix, AZ, the tour will also see the Justin Benlolo-fronted outfit playing their first-ever headline shows in the US on select dates.

Speaking about the tour, Benlolo shares:

"We cannot wait to hit the road with our friends Dead Poet Society this Fall. These shows will truly be ones to remember. It's been a minute since we've gone across Canada and we're beyond excited to be with friends. On top of that, we are also playing our very first batch of headlining shows plus dates across the USA with more friends! All these shows will truly be ones to remember and the likelihood of them being off the rails is very high. In conjunction with this tour, we will also be releasing our second LP Black Box, which will make this super special and you can expect lots of new material to be played! It's not every day that you get great, young, upcoming rock bands playing together like this, so you better come out and party with us!"

BRKN LOVE 2022 FALL U.S. TOUR (supporting Dead Poet Society)

9/22 — Phoenix, AZ — The Rebel Lounge

9/23 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th St. Collective

9/24 — Dallas, TX — HOB Dallas Cambridge Room

9/25 — Houston, TX — Bronze Peacock

9/27 — Orlando, FL — Will's Pub

9/29 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits

10/3 — Detroit, MI — Shelter**

10/5 — Asbury Park, NJ — The Wonder Bar

10/7 — Philadelphia, PA — Dobbs On South**

10/10 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge**

10/11 — Columbus, OH — The Basement

10/14 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room**

10/16 — Indianapolis, IN — Hi-Fi

10/17 — Chicago, IL — Beat Kitchen**

10/19 — Madison, WI — High Noon Saloon

10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th Street Entry

10/22 — St. Louis, MO — The Duck Room

10/23 — Lawrence, KS — Bottleneck

10/25 — Denver, CO — Lost Lake Lounge

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

10/28 — Spokane, WA — Lucky You Lounge

10/30 — Portland, OR — Polaris Hall

11/1 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Post (Midtown)

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

11/3 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room

11/4 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues (Voodoo Room)

**NO DEAD POET SOCIETY

Los Angeles rock quartet DEAD POET SOCIETY Appointed, 'The Tour That Never Ends',

DEAD POET SOCIETY are closing the final chapter on their highly lauded debut studio LP, -!- (said as "The Exclamation Album") with one last tour supporting the record before laying the groundwork for the follow up. Appointed, 'The Tour That Never Ends', DPS will hit the road in North America & Europe, beginning on September 22 in Phoenix, AZ. The trek will include multiple dates supporting Highly Suspect, while the vast majority are headline shows wsg. BRKN LOVE. See below for dates

DEAD POET SOCIETY - 2022 FALL U.S. TOUR

9/22 — 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 — Goldfield Trading Post (Midtown)^

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

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

11/4 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues (Voodoo Room)^

*- supporting Highly Suspect

^ - wsg. BRKN LOVE

ANTI-FLAG will kick off their 2022 tour plans this week

The release of their new studio album, 'Lies They Tell Our Children', which drops January 6, 2023. The trek begins in Burlington, VT on September 16th, and the band is bringing their iconic ANTIfest on the road this year - with the event coming to cities including Boston, Portland, Chicago, Sayreville, Toronto, and of course, Pittsburgh. A complete list of dates is below.

ANTI-FLAG 2022 NORTH AMERICAN FALL DATES

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

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

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

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—KY Expo Center*

9/30—Washington, DC—Black Cat (With Suicide Machines, Catbite, Celebration Summer)    

10/1—Pittsburgh, PA—Roxian Theatre—ANTIfest (With Four Year Strong, Microwave, 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 Macks)*

10/13—Richmond, VA—Canal Club     

10/14—Virginia Beach, VA—Elevation 27   

10/15—Sayreville, NJ —Starland Ballroom—ANTIfest (With Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Anti-Flag, Surfbort, The Black Tones, Catbite)*

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 (Doll Skin and With We Are The Union)

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

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

GWAR have returned to North America with the Fall 2022 leg of “The Black Death Rager Word Tour”!

The Scumdogs of the Universe kicked off their latest campaign of destruction and depravity over the weekend, playing at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in Alton, VA, followed by the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN. Many more festival appearances are in store, including this Saturday in Chicago, IL at Riot Fest!

Support on the tour (excluding festivals) comes from Nekrogoblikon and Crobot. A complete list of dates can be found below.

GWAR - “The Black Death Rager World Tour” w/ Nekrogoblikon and Crobot

9/13 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

9/14 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue

9/15 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

9/16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls

9/17 – Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest*

9/19 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom

9/20 – Little Rock, AR @ The Music Hall

9/21 – Columbia, MO @ Blue Note

9/23 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life*

9/24 – Kansas City, MO @ Grinders%

9/25 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre

9/26 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

9/27 – Casper, WY @ Gaslight Social Outdoors

9/28 – Billings, MT @ Pub Station Outdoors

9/30 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

10/1 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

10/3 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue

10/4 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

10/6 – Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House

10/7 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock*

10/8 – Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theater

10/9 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

10/10 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl

10/11 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

10/12 – Flagstaff, AZ @ Pepsi Amphitheater

10/14 – Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live

10/15 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

10/16 – Austin, TX @ Empire Live

10/18 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl

10/19 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham

10/20 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10/22 – Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theater

10/23 – Detroit, MI @ The Crofoot

10/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre 

10/26 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

10/28 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

10/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall

10/30 – Richmond, VA @ The National

10/31 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

11/2 – Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix

11/3 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage

*Festival

%GWAR-B-Q Event

CHRIS CONNELLY to release new album dedicated to NICO. Preview first 'Eulogy to Lenny Bruce'

"Connelly, with his beautiful timbre and artistic candour, delivers a haunting and touching rendition of Nico’s music. Nobody performs quite like this masterful musical chameleon and here, he channels her fabulously, honouring her with depth and personability... impeccable delivery and smoothness" ~ The Spill Magazine

Chris Connelly photos by Shayna Connelly. Nico photos as specified

Alternative music legend Chris Connelly has announced he will be releasing a long-player paying tribute to the iconic Nico. Originally planned as 10 tracks featuring Connelly’s versions of her songs, once recorded, he decided to write a parallel album of his own compositions, spanning the life of one of the most unique, tragic and misunderstood female artists in the history of music. The result is the 24-track 'Eulogy to Christa: A Tribute to the Music & Mystique of Nico', to be released in late autumn.

Ahead of this, the Chicago-based Scottish counter-culture artist presents the album's first single 'Eulogy to Lenny Bruce', heralded by some as Connelly's finest vocal performance. Appearing on Nico's 1967 album 'Chelsea Girl', this song was penned by the tragic Tim Hardin about the equally tragic Lenny Bruce with the lyrics slightly altered, Nico describing her sorrow and anger at Bruce's death.

Connelly once again worked with producer and long-time Connelly collaborator Chris Bruce, a band member of Meshell Ndegeocello, who has also worked with Seal, Aaron Neville, Bob Dylan, The Waterboys, My Brightest Diamond, Cheryl Crow and Sam Phillips.

'Eulogy to Christa' sees Connelly purposefully adopting the personas of Nico, Lou Reed and John Cale – even Andy Warhol makes a cameo!

Connelly speaks of these early influences: “I was not a stranger to her music, I had been playing The Velvet Underground & Nico to death for about a year, but knew nothing of her solo work until Cosey Fanni Tutti played me 'Desertshore' whilst I was visiting her in London in the summer of 1980... Nico’s output was spartan, at that age, I didn’t know why, but I was drawn in deep to the myth, as well as the myth of Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground and the concentric rings of influence in their wake, like so many musicians.”

The album was inspired by the brilliant book 'You Are Beautiful and Your Are Alone' by author Jennifer Otter Bickerdicke, who contributed to the liner notes for the album. She writes, “This is a record to be played at full blast, all the way through, as a commemoration not just to Nico the person, the musician, but to art for art’s sake, for making something because it is important and needs to be done – an idea that is as rare and precious as Nico herself.”

Even the photos of Nico featured in the album artwork have particular significance: the cover shot was taken by author Alastair MacKay from the audience at the Nite Club in Edinburgh in 1981, where a 15-year-old Connelly was also in attendance. The inside photo of Nico was taken in 1982 by Chicago photography legend Howard Goldblatt.

The Nico material spans from her first Jimmy Page-composed single B-side through her time with The Velvet Underground, to her intense and unique solo recordings up until her death. In song, Connelly follows her from Berlin to New York via Paris, Ibiza, and Rome, then back through Paris, London, Edinburgh, Manchester and up to her tragic and needless death in Ibiza.

This is a labour of love, empathy, sadness, acting and channeling, along with Chris’s adoration of the dark corner of rock inhabited by the Velvets and their peers.

Chris Connelly's creations span almost forty years. Since early days with Fini Tribein his native Edinburgh, Connelly has over twenty solo releases. He frequently collaborates with other musicians, building on notable projects with Ministry, The Revolting Cocks and Pigface and contributing to newer ones such as Cocksureand The Joy Thieves. He has also published four books, encompassing poetry, autobiography, and fictional narrative.

As of September 12, 'Eulogy to Lenny Bruce' will be available across digital music platforms, including . The full 'Eulogy to Christa' album' will be released digitally on November 11 by Shipwrecked Industries in the USA andcan already be pre-ordered via Bandcamp.. The physical release will happen on December 4 via the same label and also Easy Action in the UK.

To celebrate the release of 'Eulogy to Christa', Connelly will perform tracks from the album with the help of Matt Walker, Carolyn Engelmann and other members of Sons of the Silent Age. Scheduled for Thursday, November 10 at Gman Tavern in Chicago, tickets can be obtained at http://bit.ly/ChrisConnelly_1110.

CREDITS
'Eulogy to Lenny Bruce' written by Tim Hardin
'Eulogy to Lenny Bruce' published by Spirit Music, copyright Spirit One Music o/b/o Allen Stanton Productions
Recorded at The Rock Noir July 2021 / January 2022
Mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording and Mastering
Produced by Chris Bruce
Chris Connelly: Vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonium, harmonica, keyboards, bass
Sleeve design by Greg Rolfes
Layout by Kimberly Blessing
Cover photo of Nico by Alastair MacKay
Inside photo of Nico taken by Howard Goldblatt
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon @ Shameless Promotion PR
Management: Kimberly Blessing @ Shipwrecked Industries
Chris Connelly is published by Bicycle Music/Concord BMI
Dedicated to Nico (Christa Päffgen) 1938 - 1988
For the lovers on St. Stephen’s


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Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown to Release New Album "Shake the Roots"

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown have released their new album, Shake The Roots, which is out today on the band's own Rattle Shake Records! Featuring the lead singles "Ain't None Watered Down" and "Ghostrider", the band's latest studio effort sees them tapping into years of creative passion, shared wisdom, and old fashion grit and perspiration to deliver their most earnest work to date.

"With 'Shake The Roots', we wanted to be in the moment, honest, and try our best not to overthink anything. The whole concept of this record was to get back to our roots as a band and as individual musicians. We each got into music to have fun writing, recording and performing. With this record, we got to do just that. 

Bryant adds, “To me, this album sounds like where we came from, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. So much of the album has a bluesy tinge to it, then 'Ghostrider' hits and the purists spit their coffee out and throw their chairs through windows."

For Bryant & The Shakedown, returning to their independent roots has been all about getting the best music out with as little obstruction as possible, and letting fans know that they are the driving force that motivates and gives life to everything they do.

"We wanted to start Rattle Shake Records to take more ownership of our art and share a sense of ownership with our supporters. We want our fans to know that when they buy, stream, or share our music, THEY are what is fueling the Shakedown."

To celebrate the release of 'Shake The Roots', Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown are playing an album release show tomorrow night (September 10) at Basement East in Nashville! For fans who can't attend in person, the show will also be streamed live and on-demand via Mandolin right here.

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown LIVE 2022

September 10 - Nashville, TN @ Basement East

October 13 - Huntsville, AL @ Furniture Factory

October 14 - Memphis, TN @ Railgarten

October 15 - Carbondale, IL @ Carbondale Outdoor Concert Series

November 5 - Gainesville, FL @ Depot Park (The Bash Music Festival)

About Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown

Long before playing hundreds upon hundreds of shows and sharing the stage with countless venerable icons of their craft, the members of Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown were just wide-eyed, attentively mesmerized kids listening to records; knowing early on that music would guide their journeys through life. Perhaps it’s for that very reason that the last few years have urged them to ask a question that has become so ubiquitous in our culture, both in America and abroad: “What am I meant to do with my skills? How can I best serve myself and the people I care for? How do I keep the enthusiasm of a kid hearing rock and roll for the first time alive?”

As the Shakedown embarks on relatively uncharted waters at this stage in their career, Bryant feels fortunate to have such a wide-ranging and evolving education. These days, the lessons have come courtesy of the frontman’s studio in Nashville, TN. Tyler & Caleb recently contributed to the new Larkin Poe record, “Blood Harmony.”

Bryant, “I got to do some engineering and co-produce a new record for Larkin Poe! Over the last few years, I really started focusing a lot of my energy on producing records. Caleb, Graham, and I all spent so much time in the studio. Our writing got better and my skills as an engineer/producer have certainly developed in a positive way."

For a band that’s stood on too many decorated stages to count and seen first-hand how the greats always seize the opportunity to push beyond their comfort zone, we shouldn’t be surprised by their new endeavor. It’s just the latest in a long list of lessons learned. If there is one thing we know for certain, the roots run deep with Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown.

TBSD Lineup:

Tyler Bryant - guitar/vocals

Caleb Crosby - drums 

Graham Whitford - guitar