Introducing: Fuel The Funeral Entertainment!

Fuel the Funeral Entertainment is proud to be welcoming an array of new talent, both on and off the stage! Please join us in formally welcoming our new Head of Booking, Kevin Palmiero, and Booking Agent, Billy McDonald.

We are also excited to be welcoming Eve to Adam, Anthony Krizan, Lockjaw, Tyler Tisdale, Grits & Greens, and The Chitlins to our booking roster!

Kevin has been working directly with each of these artists for some time and we are glad to see each of them join him in becoming a part of the Fuel the
Funeral family!

As Head of Booking, Kevin brings 8+ years of knowledge and experience in booking for both young emerging regional acts and international artists. Having previously worked for TKO Booking, Kevin broke into a large scale under the guidance of Andrew Goodfriend, stating, “I was fortunate enough to work with Andrew, as I and many consider him to be one of the best in the business, having a wide resume and working with many of the biggest names in music.” Under TKO, Kevin has had the opportunity to work with many national artists!

Billy McDonald is no stranger to many of you, as you can frequency find him covering shows both local and national with Rock-N-Review. Not happy with the way rock’n’roll was being represented in his region, Billy began a quest with Rock-N-Review to shine a light on his local scene any way he could.
When asked about joining FTF, Billy said, “Avoiding the snakes in this industry has kept my trust circle small. Comprised of like-minded individuals, over the years I found myself naturally gravitating to FTF’s events. I know everyone involved personally, and genuinely them, so it seemed a natural next step when they approached me about booking. Nothing I’ve ever done before, if I can help keep a band on the road, I’m going to give them an honest effort”.

With our Artist Roster growing, we’re excited to see our booking team grow with it, and we’re even more excited to continue this growth by continuing to seek out and accept applications for Booking Agents. If anyone is interested in joining our booking team, please visit www.fuelthefuneralentertainment.com to get in touch and send us your CV!

Floya Share "willows" Video — WATCH

FLOYA's new single "willows" mixes rock and EDM.

Watch the video below . The song will be available on DSPs on Friday, February 17.

"'Willows' is about taking risks," the duo states. "It tells of how giving in to a specific moment can transform your life forever. As humans, we often shy away from taking risks once we have experienced harm. But the only way to grow is to stay open."
 
The song was recorded and produced by Chris Kempe (Embark Audio) and mastered by Robin Schmidt (24-96 Mastering).
 
Hailing from Germany, Marv Wilder and Phil Bayer found common ground by talking about their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2, and Sting. With the vision in mind to fuse a fresh pop x rock sound with the aesthetics of EDM and world music, the pair set out to showcase something fresh and new.

After the successful launch of the single "The Hymn," the song was featured in an official AFL game between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs on Australian Television, marking quite the achievement for such a new act.
 
FLOYA ARE:
Phil Bayer | Vocals
Marv Wilder | Guitar

PREVIOUS FLOYA DROPS:
"Weaver"
 "The Hymn" 
 "Wonders" 
"Epiphany"
"Florescent"

STRIGOI Streams New Single- The Construct of Misery

Blackened death doom outfit STRIGOI, the brainchild of Greg Mackintosh (PARADISE LOST, VALLENFYRE) and Chris Casket (VALLENFYRE), have teamed up with Decibel Magazine for the exclusive release of their brand new song, "The Construct of Misery," via the Decibel flexi series! Decibel Magazine is now offering an exclusive stream of the new single, which can be heard below

The exclusive flexi issue of Decibel Magazine can be found HERE.

The band is supporting their brand new sophomore album, 'Viscera,' which was released in September 2022 via Season of Mist. The record can be streamed, downloaded, and ordered HERE.

Unsettling: it’s a word which can be used to describe a good swathe of the music which has come from the mind of Greg Mackintosh over the years, but in the context of Strigoi, it feels particularly apt.

Formed immediately after previous side project Vallenfyre had run its course, Strigoi found Greg and Vallenfyre bassist Chris Casket reconfiguring the aesthetics of that band. Their 2019 debut, Abandon All Faith, was a notable transition, taking the crust punk, death metal and grind influences which had defined Vallenfyre and deriving from those an extreme music amalgam which was altogether more...well, unsettling.

But if Abandon All Faith was a record where the memory of Vallenfyre exerted an inevitable, but important, influence, then second album Viscera is where Strigoi define and express themselves on their own terms.

“It’s the second album and we’re pushing those limits,” says Chris Casket. “The longer songs are longer; the shorter songs are shorter. It’s fully realising the concept. When we did the first album, there were certain expectations as we were coming from Vallenfyre. I felt that it was a really good transition from one to the other. But I feel that with this record, it’s more of a fully fleshed out concept. It’s pushing the light and shade further out.”

“The first album was us giving it its own identity separate from Vallenfyre, even though it’s kind of an obvious continuation, in a way,” adds Greg. “But with Viscera, it’s a combination of pushing the envelope a little bit, making it a bit less raw. Because, we had done that to the Nth degree with Vallenfyre. I’d also say there’s a bit of sound design in there, too, to make it very creepy and, yes, unsettling, sound wise.”

With Covid thwarting Strigoi’s plans to do shows to promote Abandon All Faith, Greg and Chris used the down-time to work on what would eventually become Viscera.

“We have a strange way of working,” says Chris. “I will send words, prose, whatever it may be to Greg. He likes that process, because he reads what I’ve written and it inspires the music he comes up with. I’ve never worked that way before. But that and the added time we had, the space away from things, is what I think has made Viscera what it is.”

Greg adds, “If it’s a song where Chris’ lyrics sound angry, I’ll do a song that’s more, I guess, grounded in the essence of early grindcore. Something that expresses that mood. But if it’s something more sombre or unnerving, then I’ll start with a bit of sound design and work towards riffs. I’ve always thought of music in terms of visuals, and that might come from the lyrics. The last song on the album, ‘Iron Lung’, for example: I actually said to Chris that I had an idea for a song where it feels that you can’t breathe, that it feels like you’ve got a weight on your chest. And the result is probably the toughest going song on the record to get through. But I think it does get that across.”

Viscera, then, clearly defines the Strigoi sound and vision – as Chris says, it’s a “mix tape of misery” and points at ways in which the band may develop in the years ahead.

“I get bored easily,” Greg laughs. “I’ve got a very short attention span. I love doom metal, I love funeral doom, crust punk, grindcore...all these things. But usually after two songs of each I’m thinking, ‘Right, what’s next?’ And that’s my problem, but it does determine what this band and this music is like.”

“There’s not much light on this record at all. If there’s any, it’s there just to emphasise how dark the shade is, really. And what I loved about early death metal, which is when I got into it, is that everything had its own feel back then. That was at the back of my mind the whole time when making Viscera – that I wanted to give it its own feel. But the listeners are going to have to decide whether that was successful or not.”

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Recording Studio: Oregon Studios
Producer/Sound engineer: Jamie Gomez and Strigoi
Mixing studio/engineer: Kurt Ballou - Godcity Studios 
Mastering studio/engineer: Brad Boatright – Audiosiege

Recording line-up:
Greg Mackintosh: Vocals and Guitar 
Chris Casket: Bass 
Guido Zima: Drums 
Ben Ash: Guitar

Cover artwork: Brian Sheehan - Legerdemain Art

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/StrigoiViscera
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/strigoiviscera

Formats:
CD Digipak
Digital
12” Gatefold (Black)
12” Gatefold (Snowy White / limited to 500)
7” + 12” Gatefold (Dracula / limited to 300)

DEFILED Reveals New Album, Shares Pummeling First Single

Tokyo's death metal trailblazer DEFILED will be releasing a brand new album, 'The Highest Level,' on April 28, 2023 via Season of Mist! The album art, tracklist, and details can be found below! To celebrate this announcement, the band is now sharing the pummeling first single, "Off-Limits," along with a music video! The clip is below.

Founding member and frontman Yusuke Hamada comments, "We're very happy to unveil the announcement of our upcoming album, 'The Highest Level.' First of all, please take a look at our PV, 'Off-Limits.' It's the first track from the album and it's a very straightforward tune for headbanging. If you like it, stay tuned for our new album. We think it won't disappoint you. Thank you very much!"

'The Highest Level' can be pre-ordered HERE and pre-saved on streaming services HERE.

Moreover, 2023 marks a seminal year for DEFILED as it celebrates three decades since the release of their first demo and twenty years since the Japanese death dealers formed a union with Season of Mist!

The band will be celebrating this release with a headlining tour of Japan starting from April 28 until it concludes on May 10. Then, then band will join HATE and VADER for three Japanese dates in June. The full itinerary can be found below!

When it comes to straight-forward, bone-crushing death metal, Tokyo’s DEFILED delivers! ‘The Highest Level’ stays true to the traditional death metal formula, while the band’s gritty songwriting approach lends to its authenticity. DEFILED attempts to make no frills with this new full-length, instead speaking directly to the sensibility of old school death metal fanatics who are simply looking for some face-melting violence!

The early 90s was a crucial and formative time for death metal, a genre that started to predominantly emerge in the west with bands like Decide, Cannibal Corpse, Autopsy, Obituary, and Morbid Angel having a stronghold on America while Entombed, Cadaver, Carcass, and many others started to make waves in Europe and the U.K. But across the vast Pacific Ocean, DEFILED was taking a cue from its peers and became one of Asia’s leading purveyors during the genre’s early inception.

Upon releasing a series of demos and EPs during the mid-90s, the Japanese powerhouse finally released its first full-length, ‘Erupted Wrath,’ via Nightfall Records. Upon its release, the band broke out of Asia and started to make its debut in America across the extreme metal fest circuit – performing twice at Milwaukee Metal Fest as well as appearing at November to Dismember in Texas.

The band kept busy during the turn of the century while continuing to build their profile and dominate metal audiences around the globe and by 2003, they formed a union with Season of Mist, where the band has become one of the label’s most consistent death metal mainstays. Since then, the band has released six full-length albums, the majority of which are under the Season of Mist banner.

As the band celebrates thirty years since its legacy was formed, they are ready to unleash another pummelling offering onto the masses. ‘The Highest Level’ still carries the same time-tested formula that Defiled established three decades ago, remaining true to their identity, and still carrying the torch as one of the genre’s founding fathers.

Style: Old School Death Metal

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/defiled
https://www.instagram.com/defiledjapan    
https://defiledjapan.bandcamp.com    
https://soundcloud.com/defiled
https://www.defiled.info
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Line-up
Shinichiro Hamada: vocals, guitar
Yusuke Sumita: guitar
Takachika Nakajima: bass
Keisuke Hamada: drums

Recording studio: Blackroom Studio Naha, Okinawa (JP)
Mixing & Master: Studio Nest @ China, Japan / Kenji Kikuchi

Cover art: Wes Benscoter


Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Defiled_THL
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/defiled-thl

Available formats:
Digital
CD Digipak
LP Vinyl in various colours

IGNEA Set to Release New Album, 'Dreams of Lands Unseen', via Napalm Records

Official Music Video for First Single

“Nomad’s Luck” Out Now!

Watch below

With their incredible talent for storytelling and already impressive recognition as a band-to-watch, Ukrainian upstarts IGNEA are ready to share their highly-anticipated, thrilling next adventure!

Mixing heavy riffs and epic lyricism with symphonic, electronic and multicultural folk elements, the melodic metal five-piece will release their new concept album, 'Dreams of Lands Unseen', on April 28, 2023 via Napalm Records. IGNEA continues their sonic sojourn after previously impressing international metal fanbases with tracks like “Jinnslammer”, “Alga” and “Disenchantment”, boasting a noteworthy number of views on YouTube alone and recently receiving honors at the Best Ukrainian Metal Act Awards.

Despite the ongoing brutal war in Ukraine causing immense challenges with their album production, IGNEA were never discouraged while creating the cinematic concept album 'Dreams of Lands Unseen'. They firmly stand strong and proudly present their multifaceted voyage - inviting the listener to follow them into new worlds!

The band’s first single, “Nomad’s Luck”, takes listeners on an energetic journey showcasing IGNEA’s incredible talent for story-telling. The song is only a piece of the brand new concept album, which resembles an epic soundtrack. The Ukrainian band is ready to enchant fans with their powerful performances!

IGNEA about 'Nomad’s Luck':

"'Nomad’s Luck' is about all the dangers of the road. Traveling on her own to the distant corners of the world, Yablonska could have died multiple times, from poisonous plants and diseases to superstitions and taboos of the natives. She could have settled down but her will for discovering new places overshadowed any risks. In this song, it’s as if Yablonska questions herself, how long she would last this way, ‘pushing nomad’s luck’..."

Watch the Music Video for “Nomad’s Luck”

Dive into heavy, score-like sonic worlds and dream of lands unseen with

Ukrainian force IGNEA!

The 10-track concept album, 'Dreams of Lands Unseen', reflects the life of Ukrainian photographer and documentarian Sofia Yablonska, known for traveling to very distant corners of the world while documenting the lives of tribes and natives, which was especially dangerous and uncommon for a woman of her time.

Sonically, IGNEA creates a captivating masterpiece which resembles, thanks in part to diverse genre-influences, an epic soundtrack-like experience. Producing, mixing and mastering was helmed by Max Morton (Jinjer, Morton) whilst Dmitry Kim managed engineering and drum production.

“Dunes” kicks off with the rough screams of highly-gifted singer Helle Bohdanova, standing in contrast to the song’s feathery, dreamy melodies. A perfect picture of the endless Sahara is conjured when hard-hitting riffs combine effortlessly with far-eastern melodies. The track is followed by “Daleki Obriyi” - only one of two songs on the album sung in Ukrainian language, honoring their home country and mother tongue.

Implying distant horizons, the album’s subject, Sofia, is now far away from modern human civilization. Brutal death metal rhythms and shouts crash together with catchy synth passages, representing the beauty of the islands. Ready to move on, Sofia sails to the next country - spending so much time on the water, it becomes her “Incurable Disease”.

Carried away by the gleeful synth-sounds of the sea and turbulent, pounding waves, it creates an extraordinary voyage. Songs like “The Golden Shell” and “Opiumist” - the latter featuring Finnish vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart - are an ode to Yablonska’s experiences she gathered in Chinese culture. Cheery eastern melodies and brutal growls create the atmosphere of a heavy trip. On “Nomad’s Luck”, restless guitar riffs mixed with powerful deep shouts create an ominous sound - a symbol of the constant questioning of one’s lifetime.

Vocalist Helle Bohdanova on the album:

"This record is not just our take on the around-the-world adventures of Sofia Yablonskabut also a tribute to one of the greatest Ukrainians of the past century. Her cutting-edge lifestyle, wisdom, savviness and breathtaking stories are so exceptional that they could inspire us to write several more albums. I, myself, am a passionate traveler, and Yablonska’s philosophy is very close to mine on so many levels. Let me invite you on this journey and show you the dreams of lands unseen through Sofia’s eyes…"

Pre-Order Your Copy NOW!

'Dreams of Lands Unseen' is available in the following formats:

=> LP Gatefold Vinyl Creamy

=> CD 6-page Digisleeve

=> Bundle T-Shirt + CD

=> Digital Album

IGNEA are:

Helle Bohdanova - vocals

Yevhenii Zhytniuk - keys

Dmytro Vinnichenko - guitars

Oleksandr Kamyshyn - bass guitars

Ivan Kholmohorov - drums

GHOSTS OF SUNSET ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR SOPHMORE ALBUM BREATHE THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT ON MARCH 17TH

After drawing attention to themselves in 2020, with their debut EP, Headed West, and 2022 follow up LP No Saints in the City the duo of singer-songwriters John Merchant (former Dutch Henry frontman) and multi instrumentalist Todd Long (previously with The Verve Pipe) aka GHOSTS OF SUNSET have returned with their next shot of melodic hard rock – Breathe. 

With Merchant and Long living in Michigan and Florida respectively, both the writing and recording process for Breathe were a bit unconventional and at the same time, par for the course with 21st Century technology. "We did all our recording via File Sharing,” says Long. “First, one of us will have an idea and then we just start sending mp3s back and forth while building the track up. After a basic track was completed, we’d then seek out who we feel might be right to put a guitar solo on it. If they like the track, then we proceed. If they don't then that's fine too. We just hoped they feel connected enough to the track to want to contribute." Merchant continues, “The opportunity to make a follow up full length album was an absolute blessing and a daunting task. Unlike some writers, we’re always hoping our influences are noticeable, but we want them to be surprising and revealing as well. With this set of songs, we wanted to keep the door open for anything that moved us. They tell you where they want to go and we are open to whatever gets them to their destination. These songs take listeners from such sweeping landscapes as an oriental spy adventure, to something as internal and personal as the struggle of loving someone battling addiction. The musical compositions are as important as the lyrics to tell the stories that need to be told.” 

Pre-save “Afterthought” here: https://ada.lnk.to/Afterthought ;

“Afterthought” is the first single and Long explains, “When I was writing “Afterthought”, I was looking to write an album opener. John wrote “Tonight” off of our 1st full length album “No Saints In The City”. I wanted to try and write one that was just as killer as that one. Who knew it would be our 1st single? I’m like a proud father!”. Merchant adds, “Afterthought” started with another amazing Todd Long riff that celebrates punk rock’s concise, no nonsense, “get to the point” structure. Lyrically the song speaks to the “seen not heard” role played by the arm candy of someone whose narcissistic ego blinds them to the fact that true beauty is found far below surface physical good looks.”

Ghosts of Sunset not only pays homage to the 1980s "Hair Metal" scene they grew up on (Quiet Riot, Ratt, Motley Crue, Warrant, Faster Pussycat, GnR, etc..) but for music fans whose tastes run deep, Breathe touches upon post punk aggression, melodic rock choruses and a quirky Cheap Trick spin on top of it all. 

You can pre-order Breathe and limited bundles here: https://bit.ly/GhostsOfSunset ;

Bundle Includes: 
• 1 (One) - Ghosts of Sunset - "Breathe" Autographed CD 
• 1 (One) - Ghosts of Sunset - Logo T-Shirt 
• 1 (One) - Ghosts of Sunset - Logo Sticker 

For more information, visit 
www.facebook.com/ghostsofsunset/ 
www.dekoentertainment.com 

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HAMMERFALL Announce 20-Year-Anniversary Edition Of "Crimson Thunder"

Swedish Power Metal legends HAMMERFALL recently announced their return to Nuclear Blast and celebrated a career milestone when it was announced that their albums Renegade, Crimson Thunder, No Sacrifice, No Victory and Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken had all achieved gold status in Sweden. And stoking the flames even higher - it was revealed that Crimson Thunder had surpassed 60,000 sales and hit platinum status.
 

Today, the band are proud to announce a special 20-year anniversary edition of Crimson Thunder, which will be released on April 28th via Nuclear Blast Records, continuing their retrospective series.
 

Their fourth studio album has been remixed and remastered by Fredrik Nordström and this definitive version will include previously unreleased pre-production tracks, a brand-new medley and live acoustic songs.
 

To give their fans a taster, here is a remixed and remastered version of their most popular song ´Hearts On Fire´.

Listen / pre-order here: https://hammerfall.bfan.link/hearts-on-fire-1442.ema

Check out the video below.

Guitarist Oscar Dronjak comments: ”There is a lot to look forward to with this release even if you’re a die hard Templar with everything already in your collection: brand new album remix by Fredrik Nordström, never-before heard preproduction bonus tracks, exclusive acoustic live versions, this anniversary edition is packed with unique stuff that sees the light of day for the first time. This is our biggest anniversary edition yet!”

Crimson Thunder 20-Year-Anniversary Edition comes in following formats:

Digital Album

3CD Digi Box

Platinum Edition - 2LP Trifold Silver Vinyl

Crimson Edition - 2LP Trifold Marbled Red /Black Vinyl

Thunder Edition - 2LP Trifold Marbled Blue/White/Black

US Tour

12.05.23 US Houston, TX - Wharehouse Live
13.05.23 US Dallas, TX - The Factory
15.05.23 US Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
16.05.23 US St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
18.0523 US Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
19.05.23 US Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
20.05.23 US New York City, NY - Terminal 5
21.05.23 US Worcester, MA - Palladium
22.05.23 CAN Montreal, QC - Théâtre Fairmount
23.05.23 CAN Toronto, ON - History
24.05.23 US Royal Oak, MI - Music Theatre
25.05.23 US Columbus, OH - The King of Clubs
26.05.23 US Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
27.05.23 US Minneapolis, MN - Fillmore
28.05.23 US Lawrence, KS - The Granada
30.05.23 US Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
31.05.23 US Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall
01.06.23 US Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
02.06.23 US Inglewood, CA - YouTube Theater
03.06.23 US San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
04.06.23 US Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

Festivals:

24.06.23 NO Oslo - Tons Of Rock
15.07.23 AU Leoben - Area 53 Festival
12.08.23 ES Villena - Leyendas Del Rock
16.-19.08.23 DE Dinkelsbuehl - SummerBreeze
17.-19.08.23 CZ -Moravsky Krumlov-Castle Garden - Rock Castle 
 

Line-up:
Joacim Cans - vocals
Oscar Dronjak - guitar
Fredrik Larsson  - bass
Pontus Norgen - guitar
David Wallin – drums

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Australia's The Beautiful Monument Are "Hellbound" With Video + Single

Australia's beloved alt-rockers The Beautiful Monument, known for their raw and vulnerable lyrics, return with the brand new single and video for "Hellbound" via Greyscale Records.

Watch the video below.
 
The single, produced by Callan Orr, is the first taste of music since the band's 2019 release I'm The Reaper. 
 
"This track is about perseverance through self doubt," says the band's Lizi Blanco. "One of the most personal cases for me was writing music after being harshly criticized about my writing style and strongly believing that nothing I brought to the table ever did the instruments justice. That doubt started spreading to some people close to me too. But it's so much more than just music, it was everything in life my job, relationships, business ventures, e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g. I hadn't felt this defeated in such a long time — it's like a disease. No matter how much you try to convince yourself otherwise, you just keep pushing forward, even when others around you also doubt your ability."
 
She adds, "I did a tarot spread asking my cards for guidance about what I need to write about and get off of my chest. I used Macabre Tarot by Samantha West and you can see the three cards I had pulled in the music video, they're also described in the chorus of the song. Since the last release, we've all changed so much — especially with a pandemic happening just as we were starting to get some momentum happening again. It's a new style and a perfect blend of us as individuals and as a collective. TBM has grown so much over the years and it's just going to keep getting weirder and weirder."

The accompanying music video was directed by Neck Up Collective and shot in CGI.

Blanco shares, "The video is of a person who believes that they are of a higher stature may have an opinion that differs from yours; but it does not give them the authority to tear you down — malicious words spread like a plague. What goes around comes around."

The Beautiful Monument released I'm the Reaper in 2019, showcasing their genre-defying rock aesthetics alongside stylistic innovation. They hook into emotions and fears felt by everyone in the room and offer fans a moment of catharsis and reflection without being alone. It's OK not to be OK — a theme that The Beautiful Monument has carried through their debut and sophomore albums and that seems more poignant now than ever before.

Bury Tomorrow Share "Heretic" Video — WATCH // Band To Return to U.S. For First Tour In Over a Decade This Spring🌞

NEW ALBUM THE SEVENTH SUN OUT MARCH 31 VIA MUSIC FOR NATIONS

BAND TOURING THE U.S. FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2010 THIS SPRING!

British metal sextet Bury Tomorrow have premiered the video for "Heretic," featuring While She Sleeps frontman Loz Taylor. Watch it below.

"Heretic" is another crushing taste of their forthcoming seventh album, the aptly titled The Seventh Sun, releasing March 31 via Music For Nations. Pre-order it here.

Dani Winter-Bates states, "'Heretic' is here, and we knew from day one of recording that this song was something we wanted the world to hear immediately. It's right up there with the most aggressive and visceral tracks on the album, with an inherently dark feel, both lyrically and musically, which allowed us to delve into some of the more brutal elements of The Seventh Sun. All in all, we're extremely proud to showcase this track and can't wait to see what people think."

The track marks the band's first vocal feature since Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta appeared on "301" from the band's 2016 album Earthbound. Winter-Bates recollects, "From the off, we knew this song merited a guest vocal spot, and Loz Taylor of While She Sleeps sprang to our minds straightaway. He is already an absolute legend in our eyes, and working with him on this track has only confirmed that status further. His voice incorporated perfectly and has undoubtedly taken the song to the next level – we couldn't be happier."

The accompanying video was once again created in collaboration with director Matt Sears, who directed the horror-inspired, two-part short film that are the "Abandon Us" and "Boltcutter" music videos. This time around, the video is set at an Illuminati-style meeting, worshipping The Seventh Sun. When one of the members is discovered to be a "heretic" and "wanting out," he desecrates the purity of the club, angering The Seventh Sun, who plunges the meeting into chaos.

Bury Tomorrow will embark on a Spring 2023 headline tour of North America. All dates are below. Get tickets here. 

The tour marks the first time the band has toured North American since 2010 and it is a welcome return!

BURY TOMORROW ON TOUR:
WITH HOLLOW FRONT, AFTERLIFE, + SIAMESE:
5/2 — Los Angeles, CA — The Echoplex
5/3 — Tempe, AZ —The Marquee
5/5 — Dallas, TX — Granada Theater
5/6 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
5/7 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Bronze Peacock
5/9 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Hell)
5/10 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
5/11 — Nashville, TN — The Basement East
5/12 — Indianapolis, IN — Hi-Fi Annex
5/13 — Chicago, IL — Park West
5/14 — Detroit, MI — El Club
5/16 — Toronto, ON — The Velvet Underground
5/17 — Montreal, QC —Fairmount Theatre
5/19 — Cambridge, MA — Middle East Downstairs
5/20 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre

It's never too late to be what you might have been. Sometimes you just need a push to take the plunge. Few people would be greater advocates for this truth than Bury Tomorrow.  

Faced 18 months ago, following a period of external and internal strife, with the very real reality that it might be time to pack up their successes and close the book on a storied career of 15 years, with their hands forced and backs to the wall Bury Tomorrow instead picked up fate's gauntlet and set about writing the chapter they had always imagined.

The Seventh Sun stands as testament to the bonds and belief required to shape themselves a new reality, a new sound, and a new future.

Refocused yet no more restrained, the album's expanded sonic palette platforms sky-high melodies, layered with textured atmosphere, cloaking an underlying savagery.

The thematic threads weaved through The Seventh Sun are met in kind by a throughline that musically stitches together each of its 12 tracks — an idea that guitarist Kristan Dawson has sought to execute for years. "Every single song sets up the next part of the record," he reveals. "I wanted it to feel like a one long body of work." In doing so, the album takes on its own kind its own sonic story-telling. "I feel like I was musically at where Dan was at lyrically," Dawson suggests.

All of this combines, as Winter-Bates asserts, to exhibit "the best version of Bury Tomorrow people will have heard." Positivity, and possibility, now seems boundless, where not so long ago doubts persisted. "That is as much to do with Tom (Prendergast — keys/vocals) and Ed (Hartwell — guitar) joining the band as it is about the rest of us," Dawson notes. "I think we'd convinced ourselves at times that we weren't friends, when actually, we're family. You can't have this sort of life experience and not be and not be as emotionally connected to each other as we are."

The guitarist points to the album's numerical title, saying, "You know, there is something in the number seven that is very representative of change. There's a renewal aspect to it — seven days in a week, seven hells, and so forth. And on our seventh album, that's the case for us, too. I hope fans hear how much we appreciate the opportunity we have to make music for them. It's an opportunity for us to showcase our love for, put our stamp on, and represent UK metal. What a privilege that is for us, and we're ready to prove that we're doing everything for those right reasons."

BURY TOMORROW ARE: 
Kristan Dawson — Lead Guitar
Daniel Winter-Bates — Vocals
Davyd Winter-Bates — Bass Guitar
Ed Hartwell — Rhythm Guitar
Adam Jackson — Drums
Tom Prendergast — Keyboards/Vocals

Milwaukee Metal Fest Adds Machine Head, Warbringer, + More to Lineup!

 MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2023 ANNOUNCES EXCITING NEW LINEUP ADDITIONS!

MACHINE HEAD, WARBRINGER, RAVEN, + MANY MORE TO APPEAR

RE-BOOTED FESTIVAL SET FOR MAY 26, 27, + 28 AT THE RAVE/EAGLES CLUB

Before OZZfest. Before Mayhem Festival. Before all of them — there wasMilwaukee Metal Fest.

The iconic, midwestern, multi-day event was the stuff of legends in its original form!

The festival is returning to prominence in 2023, as Hatebreed frontman and podcaster Jamey Jasta purchased the rights and is aiming for a massive first year back!

The rebooted event will take place over Memorial Day Weekend (May 26, 27, and 28) at The Rave/Eagles club. Get tickets here.

The initial lineup announcement featured powerhouse acts, such as Lamb of God, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Napalm Death, and more. 

Today, the festival has announced a slew of additional performers, including Machine Head, Warbringer, Raven, and many, many more!

"This lineup keeps getting more stacked," says Jasta. "This will be a show to remember!"

Go here for more information.

The full lineup is below.

MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2023 LINEUP: 
Lamb of God
Anthrax
Suicidal Tendencies 
Machine Head
Napalm Death
Dark Angel
The Black Dahlia Murder 
Obituary
Dying Fetus
Shadows Fall 
Corrosion of Conformity
Fear Factory
After the Burial
The Halo Effect
Immolation
Crowbar
Terror
Midnight
Vio-Lence
Goatwhore
Raven
Jungle Rot
Misery Index
Broken Hope
Macabre
Warbringer
Deeds Of Flesh
Gatecreeper
Sanguisugabogg
Frozen Soul
Defeated Sanity
Dying Wish
Bodysnatcher
Allegaeon
Ripper
Angelus Apitrida
Khemmis
Undeath
Vended
Blood Incantation
Imperial Triumphant
Malignancy
Impaler
Morta Skuld
Fuming Mouth
Dead To Fall
Ingrown
HATH
Pissing Razors
Repentance 
Casket Robbery
High Command
Rose Funeral 
Molder
Gates To Hell
Misfire
Disinter
Phobophilic
Thrown Into Exhile
Toxic Ruin
Dead By Wednesday
Vermillion
Engineered Society Project
Age Of The Fallen
Squidhammer
Demonscar
MRSA
Aftermath
Mantra Of Morta

JULIAN CALV CARRIES ON THE LEGACY OF MOONDOG. RELEASES FIRST SINGLE, “ROUTE 4,” THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT.

Julian Calv was a music major recently graduated from Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA. He now resides in the art community of Woodstock, VT. Julian can occasionally be seen on Church Street in Burlington, VT, busking much in the way Moondog, aka the Viking of Sixth Avenue, had done in NYC during the 50’s and 60’s.

As a musician, Moondog was the total package. His strong rhythmic and contrapuntal pieces later influenced composers of minimal music such as Steve Reich and Philip Glass. He invented musical instruments, in particular the Trimba.

After studying the avant-garde composer’s music--and even building his own one-of-a- kind Trimba--Calv is now creating his own percussion based compositions in a style reminiscent of the late composer’s. With his first release, “Route 4,” Julian states, “ ‘Route 4’ is an ambient percussion composition, which combines the soundscape of US Route 4 in Vermont, and hypnotic drumming.”  Deko President, Bruce Pucciarello, continues, “Julian is an explorer of music and this, his first offering, is a transformational collection of percussive storytelling, performed on a handcrafted instrument.”

Listen to “Route 4” here: https://ada.lnk.to/Route4

This musical piece was initially recorded at Deko’s 2Trax Studios, then finished en plein air in Vermont to capture the sounds of Route 4. “Route 4” and follow up piece “Thorn and Routes,” which is due out on March 3, will be part of a Limited Edition 7”-vinyl release coming in the spring. If you are in Burlington, VT, be sure to catch Calv as he makes regular appearances on Sundays near Church Street. If you can’t, be sure to follow him on his socials to catch some of his performances. 

You can pre-order the Limited Edition (only 250 printed) 7” single and limited bundles here: https://bit.ly/JulianCalv

For more information, visit
www.instagram.com/julian.trimba/
www.dekoentertainment.com

Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

Shudder To Think members release debut album under the Quiz Show moniker. Preview the single 'Sound of Kissing’

American indie rock trio Quiz Show - involving members of legendary DC alternative rock band Shudder To Think, Guided By Voices and The Dambuilders- has released their new single 'Sound of Kissing', a powerhouse preview of their their eponymous debut album, due out March 17 via Montclair, NJ-based Magic Door Record Label.

Earlier, the band previewed the tracks 'Dime A Dozen' and 'What If?'.

This electrifying collection of 12 tracks involves Shudder To Think's Chris Matthews and Jesse Krakow, together with drummer Kevin March (Guided By Voices, The Dambuilders). Earlier, bassist Jesse Krakow had taken over from the original bassist Frank Gibbons and, more recently, Joe Billy has replaced Kevin March, whose drumming features throughout this album.

The 'Quiz Show' LP brings together the singles the band recorded with award-winning producer Ray Ketchem (Guided By Voices, Luna, Versus, Elk City, Gramercy Arms) between 2017 and 2020 at his Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair, NJ. Ketchem also re-mastered these tracks for this release. Interesting fact: through this process, Matthews discovered that he enjoys singing as much as playing guitar.

With Ketchem on board, Quiz Show released a string of singles - songs of protest, friendship and frustration - to a growing number of listeners. Tapping the energy of punk rock with its loud guitars and driving rhythms, the vocals strive to capture the emotional fervour of punky garage rock. Pushing boundaries with rhythms, arrangements, chord structures and vocals that expand from straight-ahead power to music, they weave together different influences, including classic rock, prog and alternative, to create complex and beautiful in unexpected ways.

"This is our first album! Quiz Show has been making music since 2017 and put out most of the songs on this release as singles between 2017 and 2020. We are releasing them now after remixing and remastering all of the songs to freshen them up and so they can document the origin story of Quiz Show in a single package. This release also brings these songs under the amazing umbrella of the Magic Door record label," says Chris Matthews.

"Quiz Show songs come together when ideas voiced through the guitars are set to rhythms constructed on the bass and drums. Lyrics come after the melodies, which themselves often emerge while Chris is driving around. These songs were created in the in-between spaces of complicated lives. We cherish this work and the feelings it describes. 'Sound of Kissing' was built this way and, like most of our songs, it uses lyrics to reflect a dissatisfaction with the limits on love, money, and time."

As of February 14, 'Sound of Kissing' is available via Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the full 'Quiz Show' LP (out March 17) can already be pre-ordered with three tracks available as instant-grat downloads.

CREDITS
Written by Chris Matthews, Kevin March and Frank Gibbons
Chris Matthews - guitar, vocals
Kevin March - drums, vocals
Frank Gibbons - bass
Recorded, mixed  & mastered by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording (Montclair, NJ)
'Quiz Show' album cover art - 'Moving Day' by Renee LoBue
'Sound of Kissing' cover art - 'Hey Moon' by Renee LoBue
Cover design by Ray Ketchem

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Through Fire Drop New Single + Lyric Video "Lose It" and Announce New Album 'Devil's Got You Dreamin' Out April 21 via Sumerian Records

Through Fire fans, rejoice! The Omaha-based hard rock quartet has today announced their new forthcoming album Devil's Got You Dreamin' out on April 21 via Sumerian Records. In celebration of the news, Through Firehas dropped a new single and lyric video for the track "Lose It". Speaking on today's album announcement, Justin McCaincomments:

"I started working on songs for this album during the pandemic. This was obviously a crazy time for everyone, as we all tried adapting to a new normal. I fell into a bit of a depression being so isolated but that definitely fueled the writing process. I feel like this is such an honest album... real emotions that were buried for so long finally started screaming out through these songs. When we started recording, I could hear the raw, powerful truth in Grant's voice, he had such conviction, more so than ever. I think people will really resonate and connect with this album. I'm so proud of what we were able to capture together and we can't wait to share it with the world!!"

Watch the lyric video for "Lose It" below, pre-order Devil's Got You Dreamin' here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Through Fire news coming soon.

See Through Fire on tour with Saliva and Any Given Sin starting next month. For ticket information, please click here.

Through Fire Upcoming Tour Dates

3/17 - Amelia Island, FL @ Saddler Ranch

3/18 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theatre

3/20 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

3/21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Jergel’s

3/23 - Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's

3/24 - Wyandotte, MI @ District 142

3/25 - Joliet, IL @ The Forge

3/26 - McHenry, IL @ The Vixen

3/27 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s

3/29 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios

3/30 - Ft. Collins, CO @ The Coast

4/2 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

4/5 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall

Hard rock should exist outside of the system. It should break the mold. It should burn through expectations. Through Fire most certainly does. The Omaha, NE quartet—Justin McCain [lead guitar & songwriter], Grant Joshua Kendrick [lead vocals], Tyler Halverson [bass], and Zack Halverson [drums]—fuses hard-hitting riffs, lyrics that truly resonate and contagious melodies that are unforgettable. As a result, this impactful, immediate, and infectious fusion defies categorization and incites energy as boundless as the style itself. Additionally, the approach transformed the quartet into a phenomenon with chart-topping radio successes and over 275 million streams worldwide.

Now, the same fire fuels the band’s third full-length for Sumerian Records. “This album takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions". We've all been through the fiery trials of life, this album aims to empower us all to get up out of the pit of despair and be victorious over our difficult circumstances. "Recording these songs was truly therapeutic, going in the studio to unleash every raw, honest feeling imaginable while enduring the heat of life's flames and heartache was powerful. This album brought us healing and we know from experience, we can all rise above whatever life throws our way.”

Within Temptation Launch Comic Book Series

PRE-ORDER NEW WITHIN TEMPTATION COMIC BOOK

WITHIN TEMPTATION BRING THEIR SWEEPING STORYTELLING TO COMICS WITH A NEW SERIES

Acclaimed symphonic metal band tackle the rise of AI with Opus Comics

Symphonic metal band Within Temptation are bringing their unique vision of the future to comic audiences with a brand new series from Opus Comicsbased on their 2019 album Resist and 2021 virtual concert Aftermath.

Set in the distant future, an endless battle rages between two species — an advanced but inherently humanoid species ruled by a techno-organic matriarch on one side, and a cruel race of alien artificial intelligences on the other. Multiple stories collide to paint a sweeping portrait of the matriarch's life and her struggle to balance what she was created to be with the impossible forces that shape her.

In order to bring this story to the comic book page, the band have teamed up with acclaimed YA author Marieke Nijkamp and heavy metal artist Montos to flesh out their dystopian world.

"The Purge cover star GENESIS has come to life on our stage and in different merchandise designs, and now she will be taking you on the biggest quest of her life — in both our next album as well as in our comic book series," says vocalist and co-founder Sharon den Adel, "Teaming up with Opus for this seemed like the logical decision, as they are a heavyweight in creating comic books and only work with the best designers and storytellers. We can't wait to show you the final result! We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do!"

The first issue will be available in a limited-edition print run featuring an exclusive numbered foil cover by Agustin Alessio (Star Wars, Avengers, Thor: God of Thunder) direct from Incendium Online, with a newsstand edition in comic stores this May for wide retail release.

"The symphonic splendour of Within Temptation has always transported listeners to other worlds, and experiencing those songs supported by the incredible set design of recent stage shows and virtual performances presented a wonderful opportunity to explore their futuristic vision with an all new narrative," adds Incendium and Opus Comics founder Llexi Leon. "Today, the battle against AI is suddenly a very real topic, particularly for artists and other creatives, which is reflected in the story of the matriarch and her struggle."

Within Temptation #1 is the first in a three-part mini-series at 40 pages long, and is solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors' March PREVIEWS catalogue for May release at Opus Comics' signature $6.66 price point. Fans can also buy a numbered limited-edition version of the book with foil treatment directly here.

ABOUT WITHIN TEMPTATION:
Legendary leaders of dark anthemic music, with a career spanning two decades and with seven studio albums under their belt — Enter [1997], Mother Earth[2000], The Silent Force [2004], The Heart of Everything [2007], The Unforgiving [2011], Hydra [2014], and RESIST [2019]: all accounting for more than four million record sales to their name —Within Temptation are a genuine force to be reckoned with. Simply, they are one of the world's most successful heavy rock groups. In 2020 and 2021, the band released "Entertain You," "The Purge," and "Shed My Skin," singles that all peaked in the Top 20 of the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Indicator Charts and topped the official German charts. The band's work has received numerous international awards, including a World Music Award, MTV Europe Music Awards, a Metal Hammer Award, and many more.  

ABOUT OPUS COMICS:
Opus Comics was founded in 2021 by writer and creative director Llexi Leon, launching with over a dozen comic book titles based on some of the world's best-known music-related IP including Bill and Ted: Roll the Dice, Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer, and Evanescence: Echoes from the Void. Opus Comics is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Incendium, a full-spectrum creative and production house with comics, merchandising, interactive, and animation divisions.

ABOUT INCENDIUM:
Founded in 2006, Incendium is a multi-faceted production company known for an array of animation, comic books, toys, and video games. Driven by our team's passion for Myths, Monsters, and Metal, the brand embraces '80s and '90s counterculture with a contemporary twist.

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The Acacia Strain Announce "STEP INTO THE LIGHT" Album + Share "FRESH BONES"

THE ACACIA STRAIN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM STEP INTO THE LIGHT OUT MAY 12 VIA RISE RECORDS

BAND SHARES VISUALIZER FOR LATEST BANGER "FRESH BONES"

TOUR WITH FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, FULL OF HELL, + PRIMITIVE MAN SET FOR MARCH + APRIL 

THE ACACIA STRAIN — vocalist Vincent Bennett; guitarists Devin Shidaker and Mike Mulholland; bassist Griffin Landa; and drummer Kevin Boutot —are pleased to announce their new album STEP INTO THE LIGHT, out May 12 via Rise Records.

Pre-order the album, which was produced by Randy Leboeuf (Every Time I Die, Lorna Shore, Bad Omens), here. 

The band has also shared the visualizer for the new track "FRESH BONES" and it finds them in beast mode, as usual. Watch + listen below.

"Excited to finally be able to talk about the next chapter of The Acacia Strain," says Bennett. "As soon as you think you know what you're getting, we try to surprise you. Hold your breath for a bit — we might just surprise you again."

"FRESH BONES" follows "UNTENDED GRAVES," which arrived with much fanfare in December of the last year. Rock Sound stated that the band "goes harder than absolutely everybody else." Brooklyn Vegan lauded the track as "enough to get us very intrigued about what else they might have up their sleeves." Elsewhere, Revolver tipped the band on their 55 Most Anticipated Albums of 2023 list.  

Clearly, anticipation for a new The Acacia Strain album burns at a fevered pitch! 

The Acacia Strain will hit the road with Fit For an Autopsy, Full of Hell, and Primitive Man next month. The tour kicks off on March 8 in Brooklyn and runs through April 1 in Worcester, MA. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

THE ACACIA STRAIN ON TOUR:
WITH  FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY,  FULL OF HELL, + PRIMITIVE MAN:
3/8 — Brooklyn, NY — The Monarch
3/9 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts
3/10 —  Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs 
3/11 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrew's Hall
3/12 — Chicago, IL — Metro
3/14 — Denver, CO — The Gothic
3/15 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
3/17 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
3/18 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
3/19 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
3/20 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
3/21 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
3/22 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater 
3/24 — Dallas, TX — Amplified Live
3/25 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live 
3/26 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
3/28 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
3/29 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
3/30 — Greensboro, NC — Arizona Pete's
3/31 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
4/1 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium

TYPE O NEGATIVE - RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "LOVE YOU TO DEATH"

American gothic metal band TYPE O NEGATIVE released their seventh and final studio album, Dead Again. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the band's final record before the passing of bassist/vocalist Peter Steele. 

Last Fall, the Dead Again 3LP reissue was released in select colors. On May 5th, the band releases a 2LP in black vinyl, light green transparent vinyl, light green/black/white splatter vinyl, and mint green marble vinyl as well as a black cassette.

Today, the band releases the live music video for "Love You To Death" just in time for Valentine's day. It comes from their appearance at the 2007 Wacken festival. Watch it below.

As an added bonus, the 10 live tracks that were only available on the 3LP and CD reissues, including "Love You To Death," are now available on all streaming services!

Order your physical copy of Dead Again here:  
https://media.nuclearblast.de/shoplanding/2022/TypeONegative/dead-again.html
Listen/stream Dead Again as well as the live tracks from Wacken, here: https://bfan.link/dead-again.ema 

TYPE O NEGATIVE's Kenny Hickey comments, "The first casualty of this album was the record company - which promptly went under after its release. Soon after, Peter passed, and then even the rehearsal studio it was written and developed in was burnt to the ground by Hurricane Sandy.  As the black cloud continued its relentless path over Type O, Dead Again appeared and disappeared from the streaming platforms for years.  Now that the storm has passed we have some slight hope of establishing a small illusion of permanence with this final release of Dead Again. We are sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused you."

Dead Again was engineered, mixed, and mastered by Mike Marciano in 2006 at System Two Studios in Brooklyn, NY. The album was produced by Peter Steele and Josh Silver who also aided the mixing of the record. 

Dead Again is available in the following formats:

  • CD Jewel

  • Long Box

  • Black Cassette *Available For Pre-Order*

  • 2LP

    • Mint Green Marble *Available For Pre-Order*

    • Black *Available For Pre-Order*

    • Light Green Transparent *Available For Pre-Order*

    • Light Green/Black/White Splatter *Available For Pre-Order*

  • 3LP

    • Green In Bottle Green w/ Black Splatter

    • Olive Black Swirl

    • Mint Swirl w/ Black Splatter

    • Green White Swirl

    • Olive Green

AMERICAN JETSET Celebrates VALENTINE'S DAY with Tales of Bondage, Revenge, and Murder on New EP, 'Love Kills'!

Baltimore, MD based, Heavy Rock Band AMERICAN JETSET has released the official lyric video for "Black Hearts & Bloody Bruises," off of their newly released EP, Love Kills. Written by the band and produced by Tony Corelli and front-man Ian Kaine MacGregor, Love Kills was engineered by Tony Correlli and recorded at Deep End Studio in Baltimore.

"LOVE KILLS is a return to the dark and heavy vibe of our first record while showcasing the evolution of our sound and aesthetic. These songs are sleaze rock goth pop anthems and we can’t wait to hear our fans singing along when we’re on tour in US & Europe this year.” - IAN KAINE MACGREGOR (Vocals, Guitar)

Catch AMERICAN JETSET Live:
04/13 @ Whisky a Go Go - West Hollywood, CA w/Enuff Z’Nuff
04/27 @ Tally Ho Theater - Leesburg, VA w/Wig Wam
10/06 @ Whisky A Go GO - West Hollywood, CA w/Andy McCoy

Just when you thought it was safe to board, American Jetset, Baltimore’s antiheroes, nose down into darker and more dangerous depths, as they unleash their capricious beast of an EP, Love Kills. It’s the soundtrack to the slasher flick in your head – the score to a horror film that never existed.

The disillusioned descendants of the Sunset Strip­–era are creating a new arc in the evolution of 80s-inspired hard rock by animating a hybrid of lyrical and musical influences from Alice Cooper and Motley Crüe to AFI and Alkaline Trio. These sleaze rock goth pop anthems will make the Love Kills EP an instant Jetset classic as it follows three nominations for Washington Area Music Awards for their previous release.

In 2022, the Jetset crew stormed through iconic venues alongside hard rock legends, including sold-out shows with Stephen Adler (Guns N' Roses) and Stephen Pearcy (Ratt) at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go. Their arena rock hooks and theatrical live show have earned the band extraordinary reviews and international airplay, all while developing a rabid fanbase in the US, UK, and abroad.

The band is back with Love Kills and out for blood in 2023. The caged adrenaline and rage of the EP is a wild ride on the darker side, and will no doubt be heard blasting from speakers wherever the real Monsters roam. The release is now available and you can see American Jetset live in when they hit the road in the U.S. and Europe.

Adam Ezra Group Announce THE GETAWAY SESSIONS, TOUR, RAMBLE, GATHERING SERIES

The Third Annual Getaway Sessions:

The last two years we’ve organized a 3 day trip in Ogunquit, ME that has been an incredible experience for us.  We’ve decided to find a new location and date so that we can fit more people, have access to more activities, and make the trip more affordable.  ♥️

We will now be hosting The Getaway Sessions at Snow Pond Center for the Arts, in Sydney, ME: September 17-19.  We'll be staying in private cabins and dorms on a lake with an incredible staff ready to feed and take care of us while we hang!  More info coming soon!

TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 23!!

(while there should be enough room for all who want to attend, lodging options will diminish quickly as the nicest spots will undoubtedly go fast) Tour Announcements:

We are about to jump on the Sail Across the Sun cruise with a bunch of amazing bands including Train, Fitz and the Tantrums, G-Love, Lisa Loeb, Delta Rae, and many others!  Before departure we decided to schedule a last minute show in Boca Raton, FL on Thursday, February 16th, and it’s already down to standing room only!  Come and hang with us, Floridians…let’s sell this place out, and while we’re at it we’ll be doing a clothing, shoes, and accessories drive to benefit the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.  Find out how you can help here!

The Road To The Ramble:

OK, small details (like location) to come, but... 

The Ramble will be taking place on Saturday, August 26th!! 

Mark your calendars. 
Book your flights. 
Get your affairs in order. 
You are all invited.

Last year we helped 100 veterans into safe and dignified housing.  
What will we accomplish in 2023?!?!

 

In what can only be described as a bizarre and unexpected turn of events, our incredible community organized a golf tournament last year through RallySoundto benefit The Ramble that was simply put, tremendously successful. (Adam’s golfing not withstanding)

Save the date for our

Second Annual RallySound Golf Tournament
Tuesday, June 27th in Stow, MA!  

We’ll spend the morning playing and spectating, making fun of Adam as he attempts putts on the 18th green, eating a delicious lunch, and listening to AEG.  …and in case this wasn’t apparent already, you do not need to play golf to attend.  

 

Gathering Update:

For those of you who haven’t tuned in lately, Adam's Gathering Series is up to episode #661!!  While he’s no longer Gathering every night, he is live-streaming twice a week:  every Tuesday at 7pm EST, and once a weekend, usually from stage with AEG.   

The Gathering Series continues to be a free service for everyone who wants to participate, but it is powered by an incredible community of member-supporters, all giving what they can each month to keep The Gathering Series alive. 

For you member-supporters:  Last year you received some treaters (small tokens of thanks) for your incredible generosity.  We want you to know that we’ve been working on this year’s treaters and will be sending them to you shortly!!  We can’t wait til you see’em!!  Thank you so much for helping us keep this series going for anyone around the world who wants to Gather with us. ♥️

For those of you who want to learn more, head to our Gathering Series pages to dig in !

 

Accepting Live Gathering Applications For Spring Through Fall of 2023:

During the height of COVID, before there were vaccines, we decided there had to be a way for us to continue to share live music in-person while still keeping each other safe.  We played over 100 "Live Gatherings" in various backyards and parks, organized by Gatherers who wanted to be hosts, and through a monumental effort on everyone's part, not one person got sick throughout the entire series 💪

Nowadays, one of our favorite things to do is sneak away between tour stops to do a Live Gathering or two when we can.  We can't fit a ton of them in, as we are back on the road pretty hard these days, but when we can, it's always an inspiring way to share music. 

If you'd like to apply to be a host in 2023, submit an application here and you may just end up getting picked to have a concert unfold at a location of your choosing.  

 

Spotify & Streaming:

Huge thanks to all of you who have been streaming and sharing our music.  Because of you, these music platforms are more and more often recommending us to other music listeners!      

NEW SINGLE/VIDEO FROM THE JEREMY EDGE PROJECT, “CORAL CASTLE” TO BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 14th

The newest single from The Jeremy Edge Project’s double album release, ‘Saints and Souls Vol 1 & 2,’ is hitting all streaming platforms in February, with a new music video dropping February 14th.

Entitled “Coral Castle,” the song was recorded in PA and NJ and was mixed by Kevin "Caveman" Shirley (known for his work with Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes, Joe Bonamassa, Iron Maiden and more) and features Edge's bluesy "Robin Trower-esque" style in a more ethereal vibe - flanked by funky rhythm section grooves and haunting mellotron strings.

Edge elaborates: "This song was inspired by artists like Sade, Maxi Priest and Seal who utilize a hint of jazz and blues to make haunting yet grooving songs you can get entranced by. It's also Hendrix-ish and 70s rock guitar driven. I used a great Jimi Hendrix/Robin Trower sounding effect pedal sent to me by Chris of ‘Pedal Pawn,’ the ‘Gypsy Vibe’ that just replicates that classic sound so well.

“I love trying to create new things with a ‘melting pot’ approach to songs.
This song is the most laid back on the record and although there are several stories going in my head about where the lyrics are coming from it mostly deals with hoping people leave abusive, harmful or simply toxic and unhealthy situations. Many times, they never do.” 


“The title and chorus were inspired by the old "Coral Castle" in Florida built by one man who seemed to defy the laws of physics.

It's a sad but intriguing story that borders on the supernatural and I just thought it a great concept to try to reference here. Kevin Shirley was so kind enough to mix a couple of tracks for our record in between large album projects and I just love the way it came out."

 

You can also pick up 180g Vinyl and CD Copies of "Saints and Souls Volumes 1 & 2 at Deko Entertainment - https://www.dekoentertainment.com/the-jeremy-edge-project

And lastly, look for a string of East Coast dates for The Jeremy Edge Project to be announced soon.

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Scotty McCreery's DAMN STRAIT TOUR Met with High Demand as Dates Sell Out Across the Country

SCOTTY McCREERY’S DAMN STRAIT TOUR SELLS OUT SHOWS
ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Sold Out Tour Markets Include Joliet, IL; Charlotte, NC; Greenville, SC; The Villages, FL; Sarasota, FL; Shipshewana, IN; Nashville, IN; Lancaster, PA; and Hagerstown, MD

Current Single “It Matters to Her,” the Fastest Rising Song of His Career, is at No. 20 

McCreery Guest Hosts “American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks” This Weekend in Preparation of Joining the Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023 in May

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum includes McCreery in upcoming “American Currents” Exhibit Opening March 8

Photo Credit: Colton Bowman 

Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery recently launched his Damn Strait Tour and already has five sold out shows under his belt with full capacity audiences in Joliet, IL; Charlotte, NC; Greenville, SC; The Villages, FL; and Sarasota, FL. With an average attendance of more than 2,000 fans at those concerts, the in-demand entertainer has also sold out four additional shows in advance on March 18 in Shipshewana, IN; Mar. 19 in Nashville, IN; April 28 in Lancaster, PA; and April 30 in Hagerstown, MD. Minimal tickets remain at many of the other upcoming concerts on the tour. 
 
“McCreery captivates with hit songs and personal stories on Damn Strait Tour,” headlined Country Now in its review of his sold-out Joliet, IL show at the Rialto Square Theatre on Jan. 27. When describing the opening of the show, they wrote “an overwhelming feeling of anticipation soared throughout the entire room as he sang the opening verse to his 2018 fan-favorite, ‘In Between.’ The energy suddenly shifted as the stage lit up and his five-piece band members joined in... A roar of applause bounced off the walls….”
 
“We’ve just started the Damn Strait Tour, but we’re already having a great time on the road,” said McCreery. “The audiences have been packed, singing along with every song. It’s been a blast.”
 
The tour is named after McCreery’s fifth consecutive No. 1 hit “Damn Strait,” written by Trent Tomlinson and Jim Collins, which spent three weeks at the top of both the Mediabase and Billboard charts. One of the highlights of McCreery’s concerts is his performance of his current single “It Matters to Her,” which he co-wrote with Rhett Akins and Lee Thomas Miller. “It Matters to Her” is the singer/songwriter’s fastest rising single of his career, currently at No. 20 on the Mediabase chart.
 
McCreery brought his three-month-old son Avery out on stage in Knoxville, TN on Feb. 2, introducing him to the crowd. Safe in his father’s arms and wearing his noise reduction headphones, young Avery seemed completely at ease as the audience cheered and snapped photos with their phones.
 
McCreery will guest-host the nationally syndicated radio program “American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks” this weekend, airing in markets across the nation on Feb. 18-19. As previously announced, McCreery will join Brooks & Ronnie Dunn for their Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023 in May and June, with Megan Moroney as opening act.
 
McCreery will be one of the artists featured in the new “American Currents: State of the Music” exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, opening on March 8, 2023, and remaining on display through Feb. 4, 2024.

McCreery will perform on the Grand Ole Opry tonight (Feb. 14) and again on Thursday, March 9 for their “Opry Country Classics Show.” Tickets for both shows are available at Opry.com.

Remaining Damn Strait Tour dates are as follows:
March 4      Lufkin, TX                 George H. Henderson Expo Center
March 10    Grant, OK                  Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant
March 11    Tulsa, OK                   Hard Rock Live
March 17    Ashland, KY              Paramount Arts Center
March 18    Shipshewana, IN       Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
March 19    Nashville, IN             Brown Country Music Center
March 24    DuQuoin, IL              Cord McCoy's PRCA Pro Rodeo
March 25    Opp, AL                     Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo
April 21      Scottsdale, AZ           Talking Stick Resort
April 22      Henderson, NV          Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
April 27      Carteret, NJ               Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
April 28      Lancaster, PA             American Music Theatre
April 29      Orillia, ON                Casino Rama
April 30      Hagerstown, MD       Maryland Theatre
                                   
Tour dates for the Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023 in May and June, featuring Scotty McCreery and opening act Megan Moroney:
May 4        Kansas City, MO              T-Mobile Center
May 5        Oklahoma City, OK          Paycom Center
May 6        Fort Worth, TX                 Dickies Arena
May 11      Lexington, KY                  Rupp Arena
May 12      Pittsburgh, PA                   PPG Paints Arena
May 13      Buffalo, NY                      KeyBank Center
May 18      Birmingham, AL               Legacy Arena
May 19      Biloxi, MS                        Mississippi Coast Coliseum
May 20      North Little Rock, AR      Simmons Bank Arena
June 1        Omaha, NE                       CHI Health Center
June 2        Sioux Falls, SD                 Denny Sanford PREMIER Center-Arena
June 3        St. Paul, MN                     Xcel Energy Center
June 8        Duluth, GA                       Gas South Arena
June 10      Orlando, FL                      Amway Center
June 15      Mt. Pleasant, MI               Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
June 16      Columbus, OH                  Nationwide Arena
June 17      Greensboro, NC                Greensboro Coliseum Complex
 
In-between the Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023 dates, McCreery will also be performing these shows, with more to be announced soon:
May 21     Temecula, CA                    Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
May 28     Denham Springs, LA         Cajun Country Jam
June 9       Myrtle Beach, SC              Carolina Country Music Fest
July 13      Knoxville, IN                    Knox County Fair
July 21      Minden, NV                      Carson Valley Inn Casino - TJ's Corral
July 28      Caldwell, ID                      Canyon County Fair
Aug. 3       Prairie Du Chien, WI        County Line Country Fest
 
Tickets for all Damn Strait Tour, Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023 and additional dates above can be purchased at ScottyMcCreery.com.

 

About Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery is currently in the midst of his Damn Strait Tour, boasting over 20 shows through April. McCreery’s Same Truck: The Deluxe Album is available now on vinyl, CD and digital formats, and contains two No. 1 RIAA Gold-certified hit songs “You Time” and “Damn Strait,” and his current single “It Matters to Her,” as well as six additional new songs not on the original album. In total, McCreery has achieved 5 consecutive No. 1 hits in the last few years, including the two mentioned above as well as an additional three from his last album Seasons Change, the RIAA Gold-certified project which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart: the RIAA Double Platinum-certified “Five More Minutes,” the RIAA Platinum-certified “This Is It,” which stayed at the top of the charts for two weeks, and RIAA Gold-certified “In Between.” McCreery co-wrote all 11 songs on Seasons Change, which Rolling Stone named as one of the “40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2018.” Four of his albums have debuted at No. 1 on a Billboard Albums chart, with current combined sales surpassing 4 million copies. With five consecutive No.1 hits to his credit, he’s earned one Double Platinum, four Platinum and four Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year (‘The Trouble with Girls’) in 2012; American Country Awards for New Artist of the Year in 2011 and Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2013; BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year five times (in 2015 for “See You Tonight,” in 2018 for “Five More Minutes,” in 2019 for “This is It,” and 2021 for “In Between,” and in 2022 for “You Time”); a Carolina Beach Music Award for National Dance Song of the Year (‘Barefootin’’) in 2018; the NSAI Nashville Songwriter Award for One of the Top Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written (‘Five More Minutes’) in 2018; and the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2022. The North Carolina native released his first book, Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream, in 2016; it was re-released in paperback in 2020. His song “Five More Minutes” inspired two popular holiday movies which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network: “Five More Minutes” in 2021 and “Five More Minutes: Moments Like These” in 2022. McCreery launched his recording career by making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. For more information, visit www.ScottyMcCreery.com.