Parmalee Reveals For You 2 Album Cover

With the release of their extended album, For You 2 arriving on September 22, Parmalee revealed the new album cover earlier today. Fans can pre-save-/pre-add the album here. Their current single “Girl In Mine,” is top 10 and climbing. The album has already yielded two No. 1 country singles including the double-Platinum “Just The Way,” featuring Blanco Brown, and the Platinum-certified “Take My Name,” which was Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022.
 
The original album cover features the 1990 GMC-20 Vandura conversion van and a trailer they toured in for the first six years of their career. “We had a conversion van as a kid, so it always felt comfortable to me,” said leader singer Matt Thomas. “I remember we had to get a new trailer because the door kept coming off the hinges in the middle of night and we kept losing gear driving down the highway,” he laughed. “We’re excited to be releasing new music and continue our journey with For You 2.”
 
For You 2 offers five new songs including their current top 10 single “Girl In Mine.” The breezy track is “…the perfect song for a day out on the water or driving down a two-lane highway with the windows down,” said Taste of Country.
 
Another new track on For You 2 is the declarative “Boyfriend,” written by Matt along with fellow songwriters David Fanning, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Michael Hardy and Hunter Phelps. “The idea behind the song is something I feel like most guys have been through at least once in their life,” says Matt. “You’re in love with a girl but she’s with someone else who treats her bad. All you can think about is how if she was yours, you would treat her right and put a ring on her finger.”
 
Next week, Parmalee will take their hit-packed set on tour with Grammy Award winners Train, for a month-long set of shows. “We’re thrilled about the tour with Train, and we’ve been fans of them and their music for a long time,” said Matt. “They share a band mentality, just like we do, and I feel like we’re cut from the same cloth in a lot of ways. We’re excited to play our music for their fans.”

About Parmalee
Parmalee is one of Country music's most successful acts with three No. 1 singles, multiple Platinum records, and more than 1 Billion on-demand streams. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), Cousin Barry Knox (bass), and life-long friend Josh McSwain, the North Carolina natives first topped the charts with “Carolina,” followed by their Platinum-certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just The Way.” They followed with “Take My Name,” which was Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022. Their latest single “Girl In Mine” is Top 10 and climbing. For more information, visit: http://www.parmaleemusic.com/

Tsjuder release new music video

For how cold and cruel their music has been for the past 30 years, Tsjuder have been on fire recently. 

The torchbearers of true Norwegian black metal released their sixth album earlier this summer. 'Helvgr' proudly upholds Tsjuder's blatant unwillingness to compromise. Angry Metal Guy dubbed it "another gnarly, kickass ride" that "gives absolutely no fucks what came before it or what will come after". In a five star review, Metal Sucks said the album is "exactly what we need right now - it is dangerous brutal, raw and uncompromising".     

Today, Tsjuder are releasing a video for the title track off their new album. 'Helvegr' often means a journey or road that the souls of the deceased take after death. The video was recorded in Hallingdal, during a full moon, and casts a grim light over just how dark and treacherous it can get out in the Norwegian woods.

Watch the video for 'Helvegr' below!

'Helvegr' is out now. Order it from our store HERE or download it HERE.

Since their inception in 1993, Oslo’s TSJUDER have been responsible for some of the most hate-filled ferocity perpetrated under the banner of TRUE NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL.
 
The band’s unholy fire was initially lit when founding members NAG (vocals/bass), BERSERK (guitar) and DRAUGLUIN (guitar) grew weary of playing death metal and sought out engorged levels of extremity to sate their increasingly profane ambitions. The time was ripe to inaugurate a ceaseless campaign committed to an uncompromising strain of brutally raw black metal, influenced by the primal thrash blasts of Sodom, Kreator, Destruction, Sarcófago and early Sepultura; black metal first wave trailblazers such as Bathory and Hellhammer; and, most vitally, Mayhem’s seminal Deathcrush, and Darkthrone’s game-changer, A Blaze in the Northern Sky.

Assuming the TSJUDER name, a moniker plundered from a mythical, murderous Northern tribe, various embryonic line-ups gathered around the all-conquering core of Nag and Draugluin, laying the fearsome foundations for what was to follow with two demos – Ved Ferdens Ende and Possessed – recorded between 1995-96. But it was with 1997’s EP, Throne of the Goat, that the black metal underground really began to sit up and take notice, the release establishing TSJUDER’s reputation as a blasphemous bulldozer hellbent on crushing the insipid and nostalgic in relentless blizzards of sub-zero riffage, punitive blast beats and blood-curdling screams.

Recordings for an inaugural full-length in 1999 were lost to a computer virus, but from the scavenged remnants of these sessions would emerge the Atum Nocturnem demo, an obnoxious foretaste of the group’s debut album, Kill For Satan, an international breakthrough slathered in slime-encrusted sacrilege. That damnable release saw the aptly-named ANTI-CHRISTIAN open his TSJUDER account, the drummer blasting a succession of gateways though the underworld, pulverising a punitive march to the band’s malevolent maelstroms.

Demonic Possession (2002) and Desert Northern Hell (2004) sustained the band’s focus on death, devils and destruction, while ratcheting up the production levels on a barbaric brace of flesh-strippers conjuring a landscape of frost-bitten wastes and foul abyssal realms. With the music press busy dishing out plaudits, the band’s burgeoning confederacy of fanatics were becoming desperate for some TSJUDER live action. Heeding the clarion, the band embarked on a full European tour with fellow countrymen Carpathian Forest. They also recorded a pair of gloriously powerful live performances in 2005, in Norway, which would subsequently be documented on the group’s NorwegianApocalypse DVD.

TSJUDER would take a deserved hiatus in 2006, with members finding other musical outlets for their creativity; Nag launching heretical black metal outfit KRYPT; Draugluin and Anti-Christian doing time with the thrashier TYRANN.

But it wouldn’t be long before the irresistible call of TSJUDER would exert itself once more. The band reconvened, reenergised and eager to make up for lost time, returning to live performances in 2010 before finally unleashing the mighty Legion Helvete (2011), a typically uncompromising comeback interspersed with pronounced Motörhead influences on punkish hyper-blasters such as ‘Slakt’.
It would be another four years before TSJUDER issued the merciless Antiliv(2015), a snarling lycanthropic howl of a record, heavy-loaded with vindictive black’n’roll swagger and lashings of buzzsaw guitar.   
 
TSJUDER quickly set about creating the follow-up to Antiliv, but musical differences and protracted disputes led to a parting of the ways, with Anti-Christian bowing out after an impressive 20-year tenure with the group. Undaunted, Nag and Draughluin enlisted doyen tub-thumper JON RICE to provide the requisite drum artillery and continued to work on new recordings – fine-tuning guitar tones and sharpening mixes.

Then COVID-19 struck, the pandemic further stymieing the album’s release as the world tumbled from its fragile axis. But humanity is now benignly settling into its most chronic phase of perpetual abnormality and TSJUDER are steeled again to hoist their inverted cross above the barricades of conciliation. Their latest opus, Helvegr, is a devastatingly savage offering, one which fully adheres to the band’s eternal credo of “NO FUCKING COMPROMISE”.     

Recording Line-up:
Nag - Bass & Vocals
Draugluin - Guitars & Vocals
Jon Rice – Drums

Guest musicians:
Guitar solo on ‘Gamle Erik’ by Pål Emanuelsen
Guest vocals on ‘Gods of Black Blood’ by Seidemann (1349)

After the departure of Anti-Christian, Jon Rice and Eivin Brye has shared the drum duties on TSJUDER 's live performances.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/tsjuderofficial
https://www.instagram.com/officialtsjuder

Mixing + Mastering: North Waves Studios by Pål Emanuelsen
Artwork: Jonas Svensson and Laura Nardelli

TSJUDER live
19 Aug 2023 Midgardsblot (NO) 2023

Biography: Spencer Grady

Photos: Chantik Photography – www.chantik.nl

Management + booking: Photograve Management - Håkon Grave www.photograve.net

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Tsjuder-HEL

Formats:
Digital
CD Digipak  
Cassette
CD Clamshell box (+ Bathory cover album)
Vinyl in various colours (WHITE IS SOLD OUT)
LTD Box Vinyl (+Bathory cover Vinyl)

THE VEER UNION Team with JODY BLACK on Alt-Metal Cover of BILLIE EILISH “You Should See Me In A Crown”!

Vancouver, BC Canada based, Alternative Rock band THE VEER UNION has joined forces with ROCK SHOP RECORDS label-mate JODY BLACK to cover the dark, 2019 BILLIE EILISH hit single, "You Should See Me in a Crown"! With the single produced by the band's lead vocalist, CRISPIN EARL, and video directed by JULIEN BOUFFARD, the alt-pop hit has been reconstructed with explosive vocals while building on the emotional horror of the original with monster guitar riffs and grinding, gut wrenching bass. "You Should See Me in a Crown" is the newest single off of the band's forthcoming album, Covers Collection Vol.2, which is set to release September 1, 2023 via ROCK SHOP RECORDS!

“At the core of our artistic journey lies a relentless pursuit of versatility. Our constant drive to push the boundaries, not only for ourselves but also for those who support us, is deeply ingrained in our approach. When we decided to take on Billie Eilish’s 'You Should See Me In A Crown,' we knew we were venturing into the shadows of a truly dark and track. Billie’s unique vocal delivery posed a challenge we couldn’t replicate, leading us to embrace the darkness and craft our own rendition. As a result, this cover became the heaviest track we have ever released. Collaborating with our good friend and label mate, Jody Black, was an absolute pleasure, and his contributions enriched the entire experience, making it a moment of collaborative unity that we will forever cherish.” - THE VEER UNION

Purchase / Stream “You Should See Me In A Crown” Online

The Veer Union is a Vancouver based Hard Rock band that formed in 2004 and released their first independent album titled Time To Break The Spell in 2006. The band quickly gained notoriety after winning a spot in the CFOX 99.3 Vancouver Seeds radio competition in 2006. In 2008 The Veer Union landed a record deal with Universal Records USA where they achieved a Top 10 Active Rock Radio Single with their critically acclaimed song “Seasons” in the USA and CANADA. Since then The Veer Union has collectively sold over 150,000 Albums and also reached over 150 Million Streams Worldwide and had 12 TOP 40 Singles on the Billboard Rock Radio Charts.

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

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

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

In April of 2022 the band released their critically acclaimed album Manifestations (produced by the bands lead vocalist, Crispin Earl). The Singles “Standing My Ground” and "From The Fire In You" were instantly added to the Spotify Editorial Playlists Kick Ass Metal, Adrenaline Workout, Top Of The Core, All New Metal, 3TO Metan! and Newcore”, with “Standing My Ground” debuting in the #1 Position on New Core.) The Manifestations album coincided with a North American tour and to this day has gone on to garner more than 15 Million Streams world wide.

In 2023 the band began releasing cover songs off of their forthcoming album Covers Collection Vol.2. As to be expected, the band kept people guessing with covers from artists ranging from Tiesto and The Weekend to My Chemical Romance and Linkin Park. Covers Collection Vol.2 will be released in its entirety in the late summer of 2023. Fans can expect a new album of original songs from The Veer Union sometime in 2024.

Dalton Dover Revisits '90s Country with "Night To Go"

As current single “Giving Up On That” continues climbing the charts, MusicRow-dubbed “master country talent” Dalton Dover releases a new Friday night anthem with “Night To Go” via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records. Listen to the new song HERE.
 
“When I heard this song for the first time, it took me back to being a kid. This is the kind of music I grew up listening to,” shares Dover. “I wanted to do something that would make my ‘90s Country heroes proud.”
 
Written by Cole Taylor, Trea Landon, Shane Minor and Michael Carter, “Night To Go” is a nostalgic ‘90s barn burner with copious steel guitar, as Dover showcases his powerful voice and delivers the perfect night in the country:
 
       It ain’t parking with your buddies at the same ol’ bar
       Drinking all the same ol’ drinks
       It ain’t hangin’ at the house all by yourself
       Staring at a football game
       Well there’s a million different ways to burn some moonlight
       But if you asked me there ain’t nothing like
 
       Pick her up at seven, she climbs on in
       Ride around a little to a country song
       Pull into that county line and go
       And go and get our cold beer on
       Lean in for a kiss underneath the stars
       Til the sun shows up, just hold her close
       That’s about as good as a good ol’ boy
       Would ever want a night to go
 
Dover’s first official single “Giving Up On That” debuted as the most-added song at Country radio, with MusicRowcalling it “a solid winner,” boasting, “this power ballad of regret and yearning gives him a super showcase for his dynamic, whisper-to-a-scream vocal ability,” and of Dover, “make this man a star.”
 
Ahead of Mother’s Day, the Georgia native paid tribute to his mother with “I Wouldn’t Be Here” and delivered a preview of the song as he shared his mom’s reaction to hearing it for the first time on his Instagram.
 
Named a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, Dover made his international debut earlier this year at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour. This summer, he performed across four stages at CMA Fest, including the Nissan Stadium Platform Stage, and played Luke Combs’ Whiskey Jam Bootleggers Tailgate Party at Gillette Stadium in July. Dover is currently on the road with select dates supporting Tyler Hubbard, Parker McCollum and Priscilla Block among festival performances. For more information and tickets, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com/Tour.

Dalton Dover Upcoming Tour Dates
 
Aug. 12           Voices of America Country Music Festival 2023       West Chester, OH
Aug. 16           KTOM Summer Concerts at the Winery                    Carmel, CA
Aug. 18           KATM Country in the Grove                                      Stockton, CA
Aug. 24           Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium                Chattanooga, TN
                        w/ Parker McCollum
Aug. 25           Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre                              Charlotte, NC
                        w/ Parker McCollum
Aug. 26           CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park                       Simpsonville, SC
                        w/ Parker McCollum
Sept. 1             Georgia Country Music Fest                                      Marietta, GA
Sept. 2             Taste of Madison                                                        Madison, WI
                        w/ Priscilla Block
Sept. 9             KNCI Country in the Park                                          Sacramento, CA
Sept. 23           Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre                                    Greenwood Village, CO
Sept. 27           Pasadena Rodeo                                                          Pasadena, Texas
Jan. 29-Feb. 1 Boots on the Beach                                                     Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
 
“Night To Go” Lyrics Available for Download HERE
 
About Dalton Dover
Lauded by MusicRow as a “master country talent,” Dalton Dover’s current chart-climbing single “Giving Up On That” via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records was the most-added track at Country Radio upon its debut with 60 first week adds and garnered over 1 million streams in the first two weeks of its release. Dover recently released “Night To Go,” an upbeat barn-burner following “I Wouldn’t Be Here,” a song co-written with Russell Sutton and Dan Isabell for his mother. Named a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, Dover made his Grand Ole Opry debut in December 2022, followed by his international debut in 2023 at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour. This summer, Dover performed across four stages at CMA Fest, including the Nissan Stadium Platform stage and played Luke Combs’ Whiskey Jam Bootleggers Tailgate Party at Gillette Stadium in July. Dover is currently on the road with select dates supporting Tyler Hubbard, Parker McCollum and Priscilla Block among festival performances. By the age of 16, Dover had picked up a guitar and started teaching himself to play, yet it was his grandfather who turned him on to country music and artists such as Keith Whitley, Rhett Akins, Joe Diffie and Steve Wariner. Performances at local bars soon followed along with sharing covers of some of his favorite songs on TikTok. It was there he caught the ear of producer Matt McV and A&R veteran and founder of Droptine, Jim Catino, who quickly signed Dover. His debut track “You Got a Small Town,” produced by McV, quickly garnered critical acclaim from Billboard, MusicRow, Country Now and Wide Open Country. With his debut and his follow-up “Baby I Am” earning notable playlisting, Dover was named a Spotify Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch along with a spotlight as Billboard’s February Country Rookie of the Month and a nod for MusicRow’s 2022 Discovery Artist of the Year. For more information, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

Kurt Deimer Releases New Single "Doom" on August 11, 2023; Announces Tour Dates with Skid Row and Buckcherry!

Kurt Deimer released his brand new single "Doom" to all major platforms along with the official music video today, August 11, 2023. Kurt has also announced that he will be heading out on select tour dates with Skid Row and Buckcherry.

“'Doom' is a song I wrote for my movie coming soon called Hellbilly Hollow. It’s a feature film and part of a franchise that I created a couple years ago. 'Doom' will be featured as a big single from the movie and soundtrack and I thought it was very appropriate to write 'Doom' for the movie because it exposes the dark side of the horror, and the dark side of heroin addiction, and the problem that it has become in our society. Heroin is just one of the many drug issues we face. By incorporating its dark connotations and themes of what addiction like that can bring and capture the description of that with words and other visual aspects that you might see in a horror film, I felt was very compelling. Blending the darkness of addiction and the darkness of horror, into one song I feel makes it powerful and explosive. I want to touch people in many ways not only in the vehicle of horror movies as a lead track, but also expose people to think about what we can do to help those or help with the issue of heroin addiction. That my friends is 'Doom,''' says Kurt Deimer.

In a world that seems to be spiraling out of control, Kurt Deimer is a man with a very clear mission: Work Hard, Rock Hard, Play hard and Spread positivity. In fact, his mantra could be summed up: “Take the high road, do the right thing, encourage others.” It sounds like a tall order these days in a world full of warring factions. And it’s an unusual mission for a singer/songwriter vocalist whose music could be described as hard rock, even heavy metal – genres that are not always synonymous with positivity.

Deimer, for his part, describes his work as good old fashioned rock and roll. “And it’s as good a vehicle as any for spreading good vibes” he says. “I’m here to encourage others to treat people with respect, dignity and kindness,” he says. “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life and I try to share that with others and be a beacon of hope for my listeners.”

That positivity and perseverance has paid off for the native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s not only launched a movie franchise, Hellbilly Hollow, by filming and starring in a feature length horror film of the same name. He’s also recorded more than two dozen songs with legendary producer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, James Brown and the Rolling Stones), his management team includes Brian Wheat, manager of TESLA who discovered him while opening for TESLA.

Stream/ Download "Doom"

https://linktr.ee/kurt.deimer

WATCH "Doom" Official Music Video below:

Chris Lord-Alge says he was drawn to Kurt’s originality as an artist. “I saw something completely different in Kurt, and that was the lure for me. He isn’t a typical rock or country artist – I love hearing him talk and narrating a story, and I was drawn to taking those stories and helping turn them into music. He’s a personality, he’s someone you want to talk to.”

Things have not always been positive in Deimer’s world. At age 20, as a young rock vocalist, he found himself in the grips of drug addiction. He later discovered he was using substances to medicate an underlying anxiety condition. At that young age, he quit drugs, got help for his anxiety and never looked back.

He eventually started buying and selling rental properties and used that money to start the first of several successful companies he owns. Despite making his mark in the business world, Deimer didn’t feel ready to settle down and “join the country club and play golf all day” – so at an age when most people start thinking about slowing down, he started to speed up.

Inspired by the artists that helped shape him – Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Marley and AC/DC, to name just a few – he started writing song lyrics.

Inspired by his love of movies and acting roles in films including the 2018 ‘Halloween’ remake – where his character was killed by Michael Myers – and John Travolta’s ‘Trading Paint,’ he started hashing out a movie concept that became his eventual Hellbilly Hollow feature film and franchise.

Deimer has supported Geoff Tate on an expansive cross-country tour that highlighted material from his debut EP, that came out on November 19, 2021, which includes a duet with Tate and a trilogy of music videos directed by Scottish filmmaker Paul Boyd [Sting, Deadmau5, The Cult] that spotlight Deimer’s cinematic vision and charismatic presence. Along with many other supporting shows including TESLA, Drowning Pool and Yngwie Malmsteen all this within the first two years of touring.

For Deimer, the inspiration is to make the world a better place one song at a time, singing about the ills of the 21st century and offering solutions instead of excuses. “When people listen to my music, I want to help them decompress and feel better after a brutal day. That’s what music always did for me, and that’s what we need more of today.”

Kurt Deimer Tour Dates with Skid Row and Buckcherry:

August 31 – Dallas, TX ( House Of Blues Dallas)

September 2 – San Antonio, TX (Aztec Theatre)

September 6 – Huber Heights, OH (Rose Music Center at the Heights

September 12 – Portland, ME (State Theatre)

September 13 – Glenside, PA (Keswick Theatre)

September 16 – Cleveland, OH (MGM Northfield Park)

September 19 – East Moline, IL (The Rust Belt)

September 22 - Welch, MN (Treasure Island Resort & Casino)

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Spanish Thrashers ANGELUS APATRIDA Share Video for New Single "Cold," Announce New Album

Spanish trash metal masters ANGELUS APATRIDA will be releasing their eighth studio album, 'Aftermath,' on October 20, 2023 via Century Media Records! In celebration, the band is now sharing the ripping new single, "Cold," along with an intense music video! The clip, which was scripted and directed by Juan Castillo, J. L. Auñón and Lalo Davia / Kameo Producciones, can be seen below.

Regarding "Cold," the thrashers' comment, "Our new album ‘Aftermath' has a very compact flow and loads of powerful songs. And it took ages for all the people involved in the production to choose the singles; all of the 10 songs are singles themselves! But 'Cold' might be the ideal first one to introduce this new album, because it has all the Angelus Apatrida ingredients to make this song a new Metal Hymn. Very deep and strong lyrics plus an amazing video story makes this track a perfect starting point. But, trust me, the whole album is a mind-blowing combination of our best-songs-ever.”

'Aftermath' follows Angelus Apatrida's 2021 eponymous full-length, which topped the official album charts in Spain at # 1! The release also debuted in Germany at # 49 and Switzerland at # 41.

'Aftermath' features a diverse cast of guest appearances by vocalist Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed), guitarist Pablo García (Warcry), singer Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche) and rapper Sho-Hai. The album was once again self-produced by the band, with recordings handled by Juanan López at Baboon Records in Albacete, Spain and mixing and mastering by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Overkill, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA, USA.)

Pre-orders for 'Aftermath' are now live HERE.

“Aftermath” will be available in as Ltd. CD Jewelcase in O-Card packaging for its first pressing and Digital Album with two fresh live bonus tracks (11. Indoctrinate (Live in Bilbao 2023) and 12. Give ‘Em War (Live in Barcelona 2023)), or as 180g vinyl LP in the following variants: Ltd. transp. red LP (300x copies from cmdistro and various other retailers), Ltd. transp. orange LP (600x copies from amazon.es & Angelus Apatrida), Ltd. translucent tan colored LP (500x copies from all US outlets) and as Black LP.

Previously, Angelus Apatrida released a documentary that was directed by Mike Casey, entitled '28 Months Later: A Post-Apocalyptic Metal Documentary.' The film detailed the band's journey from preparing for 2021's self-titled opus leading towards the creation of 'Aftermath.' The clip can be seen HERE.

The world has taken a battering over the last few years, but ANGELUS APATRIDA is leading the fightback. 

Spain’s greatest ever exponents of forward-thinking thrash metal began their campaign at the turn of the century and have been a consistent force for heavy music ever since. From their ferocious 2006 debut album 'Evil Unleashed' and 2010’s widely acclaimed 'Clockwork' (the band’s first for Century Media), to more recent triumphs like 2018’s 'Cabaret de la Guillotine,' ANGELUS APATRIDA has become increasingly unstoppable. In 2023, they will release 'Aftermath,' a vicious and vital response to the chaos we see all around us. 

With touring plans for 2020 cancelled, ANGELUS APATRIDA simply switched focus to the creative process. The result was 'Angelus Apatrida,' a self-titled record that sought to redefine its creators’ era-blending sound, with renewed intensity and uproarious lyrical sensibilities that dug deep into the realities of the modern world. Climbing to the top of the official album charts in Spain at # 1 as well as marking the band’s first ever chart entries in Germany at # 49 and Switzerland at # 41 upon release in 2021, the album showcased a band at the peak of their powers. Understandably, ANGELUS APATRIDA were absolutely itching to get back on the road, which they eventually did with a vengeance.

“We started doing some shows trying to keep things going until the summer of 2021, and then at the end of the year we were able to do some important venues and festivals,” recalls guitarist/vocalist Guillermo Izquierdo. “We spent 2022 and 2023 touring, mostly in Europe and North America. We’ve played Hellfest, Graspop, Dynamo, Resurrection Fest, Rock Fest and Leyendas del Rock, and we did our first headlining tour in the U.S. and Canada. In February 2023 we did the last four dates of the tour in Spain with four total sell outs!”

Clearly one of the hardest-working bands in metal, ANGELUS APATRIDA were not content with simply returning to the live arena. Even as they toured, work on their next album began. Pre-production for 'Aftermath' was finished in March 2023, and the band swiftly hit the studio in their hometown of Albacete, once again collaborating with trusted live and studio engineer Juanan López on the capturing of these new metal explosions. The finished tracks were then sent to the legendary Zeuss (Rob Zombie/Overkill/Hatebreed) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, Massachusetts and polished to a devastating sheen. The results speak for themselves: 'Aftermath' is titanium-plated modern thrash of the highest order.

“Every time we sit down and write new music, we try to do the best we can and to put all the new things and experiences we had over the last few years into the mix,” says Guillermo. “The new songs are pure ANGELUS APATRIDA. They’ve got every single essence of the band. There are many songs containing more personal feelings than on previous records. We’re going deep into our souls and feelings sometimes. Since we are living strange, difficult and dark times, we liked the concept of an aftermath. After everything that has happened since 2020 and is still happening in the world, in our society, and in our lives, a lot of strong feelings have come through in the music and lyrics.”

'Aftermath' is undoubtedly the most heartfelt and powerful record in ANGELUS APATRIDA’s illustrious history, but it’s also one of the heaviest and most direct. From the neck-wrecking adrenaline rush of opener "Scavenger" to the dark might of the closing "Vultures And Butterflies," the Spanish quartet’s eighth studio record displays the songwriting muscle and playing prowess of bands like Metallica, Testament and Pantera, while still delivering a huge, jolting dose of ANGELUS APATRIDA’s distinctive trademark attack.

“We can describe 'Aftermath' as what metal means to us,” Guillermo says. “It contains the best songs we've ever written. It is just very difficult to pick just one or two highlights on this album since every single track could be a single itself.”

Confirming their sturdy reputation in the global metal scene, ANGELUS APATRIDA invited some heavyweight figures to add their talents to 'Aftermath.' Hatebreed’s iconic frontman Jamey Jasta lends his caustic bark to "Snob," while Queensrÿche vocalist Todd La Torre lends his spectacular tones to "Vultures And Butterflies." Elsewhere, Pablo Garcia, guitarist with Spanish power metal legends Warcry, displays his virtuosity on the incendiary "Fire Eyes," and Spanish rap star Sho-Hai brings the noise on the brooding "What Kills Us All. "

With no need to regain momentum, ANGELUS APATRIDA is more ready than most to let rip again in 2023. 'Aftermath' marks a pinnacle in this band’s determined and always fruitful career. It’s a defiant, uplifting and resolutely metal-as-fuck response to an era defined by chaos and fear. It’s the sound of ANGELUS APATRIDA, doing what they do, but bigger, better, louder and with more passion than ever. 

“As soon as the album is released, we are starting a huge live campaign,” adds Guillermo. “We start with a big European tour that will cover most of the mainland and the U.K., and we are already working on getting back to Oceania and Asia, Latin America and making our return to the United States and Canada during the first half of 2024. Expect a great live festival season for summer 2024 and more tours! We’re coming!”

Line-up:

Guillermo Izquierdo – Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitars

David G. Álvarez – Lead, Rhythm Guitars

José J. Izquierdo – Bass Guitar

Víctor Valera – Drums

Special Guests:

Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) - vocals, "Snob "

Pablo García (Warcry) - guitars, "Fire Eyes"

Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche) - vocals, "Vultures and Butterflies"

Sho-Hai - vocals, "What Kills Us All"

Produced by Angelus Apatrida.

Recordings handled by Juanan López at Baboon Records in Albacete, Spain

Mixing and mastering by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Overkill, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA, USA.)

Album Artwork: Gyula Havancsák (Annihilator, Destruction,

Stratovarius)

Photo Credit: Javier Bragado

Discography:

Evil Unleashed – CD 2006

Give ‘Em War – CD 2007

Clockwork – CD/LP 2010

The Call – CD/LP 2012

Evil Unleashed / Give 'Em War – 2CD 2013

Hidden Evolution – CD/LP 2015

Cabaret de la Guillotine – CD/LP 2018

Angelus Apatrida – CD/LP 2021

Aftermath – CD/LP 2023

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HUNTERGIRL RELEASES POWERFUL NEW BALLAD “AIN’T ABOUT YOU”

Showing the limitless bounds of her artistry, American Idol runner-up HunterGirl today releases her most powerful song yet with the hauntingly beautiful and self-written “Ain’t About You.” Listen now HERE.

"If there's anybody out there right now thinking about giving up on a dream or something they love, I hope they listen to this song and think twice about it," says HunterGirl. "We're all here to do something special." 

The songstress, who grew up winning singing and songwriting competitions and cutting her teeth performing on Lower Broadway, came home from back-to-back writing sessions one day with an ache she just couldn’t shake. Seeing the success of her friends - signing record and publishing deals - she couldn’t help but wonder if she was on the right path, still chasing her musical dream in Nashville, when she hadn’t made much leeway.

Discouraged with a breaking heart, trembling voice and eyes filled with tears, she put pen to paper for a 45-minute conversation with Jesus. Entirely self-written just two weeks before she auditioned for ABC’s American Idol, the hauntingly honest words of “Ain’t About You” flooded out of her like a resounding prayer, reminding her there’s “purpose in the wait.” 

Scared of rejection, she kept the song a secret, until she finally had some liquid courage and sang it for American Idol winners Chayce Beckham and Noah Thompson at a BBQ cookout where they were passing around a guitar. It wasn’t until she heard their shocked response and fervent encouragement that she finally decided it was time to share it: 

What if there’s a heart who needs some hope

And finds it in the words that you almost never wrote

So before you say you’re not good enough

That all your dreams are wishing dust

You call it quits, walk away, and say you’re through

What if it ain’t about you

A gutsy and prolific songwriter, her work with veterans’ organizations where she uses music therapy to transform warrior’s stories into songs allowed her to give in whole-heartedly to her emotions, writing the song with pure honesty, not worrying about fitting it into a certain mold. 

Fast forward just weeks after she wrote “Ain’t About You,” the rising star won 2nd place on American Idol, signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records and co-headlined a pack-out tour. Now, the beautifully honest song that started everything, “Ain’t About You” - produced by Lindsay Rimes (Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini) - is available now. 

Photo Credit: David McClister

About HunterGirl:

A Tennessee native, singer/songwriter HunterGirl has been performing since she was three years old and writing songs since she was 9. In her early teens, she performed at venues across the United States, competed in singing competitions and won the 2014 Texaco Country Showdown. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville and immediately started playing gigs at Nashville’s most famous venues including Tootsie’s, Rippy’s, Jason Aldean’s Bar, The Listening Room, and HonkyTonk Central, winning songwriting contests such as “Nash Next” and the prestigious “Nashville Songwriter Association International” in her spare time. Due to having family members who served in the military, HunterGirl holds a deep admiration for our Country’s armed forces and tenaciously works with many veteran organizations, where she uses music therapy to transform veterans’ stories into songs. She’s shared the stage with Country superstars Old Dominion, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans and more. Last year, she competed on American Idol, where the “country singer with a bright future” (Hollywood Life) delivered standout performances that Taste of Country called “impressive,” “shining,” “chill-worthy,” and “glowing,” winning the hearts of millions across the country. Praised by Idol judge and Country superstar Luke Bryan as the “new age Miranda Lambert” and his “favorite female Country voice,” “HunterGirl has wowed the Country music community since she stepped foot onto the American Idol stage” (Billboard). “Despite missing out on the win, her crooning vocals and intimate original song, ‘Red Bird,’ has made her one to watch in the Country scene (American Songwriter). Skyrocketing to No. 1 on iTunes All-Genre and Country charts, “the budding Country star” (Taste of Country) performed her heartfelt and deeply personal original track “Red Bird” on Live with Kelly & Ryan and has appeared on Good Morning America. Now, with the release of her label debut tracks “Hometown Out Of Me,” “Lonely Outta You” and the hauntingly powerful “Ain’t About You,” driven by her distinct and genuine vocals, unwavering tenacity, and heart of gold, HunterGirl is on the fast track to becoming Country’s next big female artist.

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Locket Share "Blame My Brain"

Canadian alt rock band Locket recently announced their new album and second full-length Superluminal, out November 10 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here.  

The band has shared another single from the album, this time in the form of the power pop anthem "Blame My Brain." It's got big hooks, bold harmonies, and it's brimming with melodies. It's incredibly catchy but also boasts hard-charging guitars to give it an extra edge. 

Listen to the song and watch the visualizer below.

"This song is about being so used to keeping thoughts to yourself, that by the time you're ready to open up or express yourself, the words escape you," says frontman Brad Garcia. "Almost like the introvert in me is keeping the extrovert at arm's length, but never closer. I'm envious of people I know who are able to express themselves so effortlessly. I'm sure people who grew up in similar households —  sharing wasn't really a part of the routine — can relate. Lyrics aside, this song was a perfect exercise for honing in on who we are, or were, when we started writing the record back in 2021. It's familiar territory explored through whatever lens we had at the time. Power chords and vocoders? Sure, why not."

Locket also performed their song "Sonic Bloom" for The Recording Academy's Press Play series. Watch it here.

Recording their second full-length, Garcia states, "When 'band world' got put on pause back in 2020, it almost felt like a sigh of relief. We found this sense of freedom in being able to just write music for no other reason than writing music. With real pressure we could just write riffs, not overthink anything. And I think because of that, sonically, the record feels so authentically us."

 He continues, "Thematically, I approached writing this record from this place of not knowing what's next (for the band or for ourselves as individuals). It ended up being this cathartic process of learning to deal with this central part of your life being forced across a tightrope, and ultimately learning to be alright if it slips and falls apart, because it might make way for a new chapter. We started writing this album as band guys in our twenties. By the time it comes out we'll be in our thirties, married, with a clearer understanding of who we are as people that have this insane privilege of making music together where people actually listen. We don't take that for granted. Also, we all think the album fuckin' rocks, so that's probably the most important thing."

Locket, whose core members (Garcia, guitarist Cory Bergeron and bassist Travis Morrison) have achieved more than they ever could have dreamed of when they started out 10 years ago in a band under a different name. Once reforming as Locket, they released the album All Out in late 2019. The record earned positive press from publications including Billboard, The Alternative,and New Noise, and the single "Hunnie" has racked up more than 1.6 million Spotify streams. 

KATAKLYSM GOLIATH OUT NOW + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'DARK WINGS OF DECEPTION'

"Aggressive and contemptuous of division and dysfunction, 'Goliath' is also everything you could want and expect from a Kataklysm record, marrying thrash, punk, and melodeath into a lean muscular whole.
Metal Hammer (UK)

“Unique, powerful, and uncompromising sound! With ‘Goliath’, Kataklysm confirms once again its status of one of the best devastated Metal bands ever!”
Metallian (FR)

"Violent, searing, frenzied cadence, dense and limpid sound. 'Goliath' is as uncompromising as it is memorable!”
 Loud TV (FR)

“KATAKLYSM set a big, fat example with their most exciting piece since ‘Waiting For The End To Come’.”
Metal Hammer (GER) (Album of the Month #1 Soundcheck position)

"'Goliath' is a loud and powerful statement from a band showing no signs of slowing down yet (literally or figuratively)."
Metal Storm (US)

For almost three decades, the US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate KATAKLYSM has delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. The band’s fifteenth full-length studio album, Goliath, is now available for the masses via Nuclear Blast Records.

In celebration of the album release, KATAKLYSM offers fans the music video for 'Dark Wings Of Deception' directed by David Brodsky for My Good Eye: Music Visuals (www.mgenyc.com).

Stream and/or purchase your copy of Goliath here: https://bfan.link/kataklysm-goliath

Watch the music video for 'Dark Wings Of Deception', here:

Goliath was recorded at JFD Studios in Dallas, TX and Studio City, CA as well as The Cabin in Orlando, FL by J-F Dagenais, who also produced and engineered the album. For the mixing and mastering, the band returned to Chris Clancy with assistance from Colin Richardson. The cover artwork required an image that captured the iconic battle of David versus Goliath theme that is echoed throughout the album while matching the power of the music. The band enlisted renowned Berlin metal illustrator Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE) to create the artwork which took the KATAKLYSM look and gave it a macabre filter that compliments the brooding sense of uneasiness that was felt during the writing and recording of the album.

Order Goliath here: https://bfan.link/kataklysm-goliath

Goliath is available digitally and in the following formats:

• CD Jewel

• Vinyl

  • Orange (Limited to 1000, NB US)

  • Orange w/ Brown Swirl and Black Splatter (Limited to 300, Band Store)

  • Brown (Limited to 1000, NB EU)

A LIGHT DIVIDED Release New Single "RAIN" to all major platforms!

A LIGHT DIVIDED released their latest single "RAIN" to all major platforms today, August 11, 2023. The single was produced by Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, Motionless in White, Saul). In support of the single, the band will hit the road this August with Rise Among Rivals.

“The concept of 'Rain' originally came about in 2021 but it never felt quite right. After a series of reworks with longtime producer Kile Odell and Zach Williams, we decided to strip it down and put all the focus on the vocals and the message. For me, that was the most important part. We also liked the idea of hiding these dark, sarcastic lyrics inside an upbeat song. Lyrically, 'Rain' is about the silent suffering of battling a depressive episode while simultaneously seeming okay to to the outside world,” says the band's vocalist Jaycee Clark.

A Light Divided is led by the powerhouse vocals of front woman Jaycee Clark with instrumentation from drummer Adam Smith along with guitarists Doug Weichbrodt and Scott Vallina. Together, they create a unique blend of rock and metal with a pop sensibility.

Through their electrifying live performances, A Light Divided has garnered a devoted following, steadily growing their underground army of fans. Their high-energy shows have earned them coveted spots at major festivals such as Vans Warped Tour, Blue Ridge Rock Fest, and Cadott, WI's Rock Fest. Additionally, they have shared the stage with esteemed national acts like In This Moment, Motionless In White, August Burns Red, Lacuna Coil, Diamante, 10 Years and many more.

In addition to their successful touring endeavors across the country, their most recent single “Inhale/Exhale” impressively climbed to #9 on the billboard top singles chart beating their previous single “Radio Silence” debut at #55.

A Light Divided has also achieved over 2.8 million Spotify streams, won the "Best Rock Video" award at the 2019 Carolina Music Awards for “Scars of You”, and was hailed as a band you need to know by AltPress. Jaycee Clark further showcased her versatility by lending her voice to AEW wrestler Leyla Hirsch's entrance theme, "Legitimate," as seen on TNT.

As they gear up for their next chapter, A Light Divided released their highly anticipated new single, "RAIN," today, August 11th. This track promises to showcase their evolution as musicians and further solidify their place in the music industry.

A Light Divided is:
Vocals - Jaycee Clark
Guitar - Doug Weichbrodt
Guitar - Scott Vallina
Drums - Adam Smith

A Light Divided Tour Dates with Rise Among Rivals

8/10 | RADIO ROOM - Greenville, SC

8/11 | WEST END TRADING CO. - Sanford, FL

8/12 | RESPECTABLE STREET - West Palm Beach, FL

8/13 | CROWBAR - Tampa, FL

8/15 | VINYL - Atlanta, GA

8/16 | DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN

8/17 | HANGAR 1819 - Greensboro, NC

8/18 | SCANDALS - Virginia Beach, VA

8/19 | THE RECHER - Baltimore, MD

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Dead Icarus, Feat. ex-Atreyu Singer Alex Varkatzas, Signs to MNRK HEAVY + Drops "Sellout" Video

Dead Icarus, the new project of former Atreyu lead vocalist and Gold-selling artist Alex Varkatzas, has officially signed a worldwide deal with MNRK Heavy. 

To herald this exciting news, Dead Icarus have shared the video for the new single "Sellout." Watch it below.

The track is a hyperkinetic slab of fast-paced, face-ripping metal with layered vocals and a pit-clearing breakdown. The song shows off a different side of the artist's musical personality. It hits hard, but it's also infused with a melody that just won't quit.

This is the first taste of new music, with a full-length project slated for Spring 2024.

Scott Givens, MNRK’s SVP of Rock & Metal, says, "Alex's new project has our whole Heavy team excited. He has put together an incredible project with an amazing group of musicians."

Alex says, "I am beyond excited and grateful for DEAD ICARUS to be joining the MNRK Heavy family. MNRK understands my musical vision and has provided me with free reign over all aspects of my musical journey. I cannot wait to share what has been created as a result of this unadulterated trust. This is the most honest, painful, angry, and optimistic music I have ever created. This is my road to redemption and the truth."

A staple of Ozzfest in the mid-2000s with two gold albums, Atreyu is one of the defining bands of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, alongside groups like Avenged Sevenfold and Lamb Of God. Metalcore classics like The Curse and A Death-Grip on Yesterday were powered by Alex's distinctive scream. 

ABOUT MNRK MUSIC GROUP:
MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, with recording, music publishing, and management divisions operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists and works with some of the greatest musical talent including The Lumineers and Pitbull, the music publishing catalog of Chuck Berry, plus premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. The company’s music department services Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producers. Its catalog across divisions consists of 54,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits. 

The Plot In You Share "Forgotten" Video — WATCH

Ohio quartet The Plot In You — Landon Tewers [vocals], Josh Childress[guitar], Ethan Yoder [bass], and Michael Cooper [drums] — continue to share new content. Today, the band has dropped the video for "Forgotten." Watch it below.

The song is a gnarly anthem with plate-shifting breakdowns, and finds Tewers spewing angrily cathartic lyrics rom the pit of his stomach.

Last year, the band's 2018-released single "FEEL NOTHING" was officially certified Gold by the RIAA. The song is a digital success story that still streams over 2 million times and has enjoyed an exciting beyond-viral moment on TikTok. The track appears on the band's album DISPOSE.

THE PLOT IN YOU ON TOUR:
8/15 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester's Paristown Hall
8/16 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
8/22 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
8/23 — Austin, TX — Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
8/29 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
9/1 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
9/29 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium

ABOUT THE PLOT IN YOU:
TPIY dropped their fifth album Swan Song in 2021 via Fearless Records. The album is available here. After racking up over 100 million streams and receiving praise from Billboard, Rock Sound, Alternative Press, and more, the band crafted an album that addresses the end of various things and situations in life. It was a way for the members to expunge some negative things from their lives through their art. With this record,The Plot In You stared down years of negativity, soured friendships, disappointment, and mistakes and catalyzed those experiences into hammering distortion, towering melodies, epic production, and unapologetically cathartic lyrics. It's an album that their fans and beyond will intimately and instantly relate to.

IgikoPop Teams Up With DJ RiggL3 & Ignabui For The Release Of Their Single “VRGirl”

Introducing IgikoPop, a trailblazing artist who defies musical boundaries with her electrifying fusion of pop-punk, EDM, and opera. Drawing inspiration from the late 90s and early 2000s anime, video games, and J-Fashion culture, IgikoPop has captured the hearts of fans nationwide and across the globe. Her latest triumph, the collaboration on DJ RiggL3 & Ignabui's upcoming EDM single "VRGirl," is out now and poised to be a game-changer in the music landscape. This vibrant track, inspired by the modern era's infatuation with Vtubers and the timeless allure of otaku culture, features IgikoPop's distinctive vocals that pay homage to EDM luminaries such as DJ S3RL and the iconic Dance Dance Revolution era.

As Vtubers rise to fame, captivating audiences with their interactive virtual personas, "VRGirl" captures the essence of this new otaku phenomenon with an innovative sonic twist. IgikoPop, the lyrical powerhouse behind "VRGirl," delves deep into her encounters with otaku enthusiasts, weaving their tales of yearning for a 3D virtual companion into the heart of the song. Departing from her usual nuanced approach to

otaku culture, IgikoPop embraces her nerdy side with vibrant and relatable lyrics that bridge the gap between the virtual and the real.

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IgikoPop's repertoire boasts a diverse range of accomplishments, including providing vocals and compositions for the Internet phenomenon PC game 'Yandere Simulator' and a collaboration with Happy Hardcore DJ S3RL on the track “I Feel Alive.” In a stunning crescendo of her artistic journey, 2023 saw the release of her debut album titled IgikoPop 1st Mix, a collection that showcases her boundless creativity and genre-defying approach. IgikoPop's influence extends beyond music, as she stands as a powerful force in the realm of Harajuku fashion. An avid enthusiast and influencer, IgikoPop's unique style has been featured alongside her twin sister and fellow influencer, Kawaiiconic, on Barcroft's 'Hooked on the Look.' She has also collaborated with renowned brands such as Hot Topic, Splat Hair Dye, ACDC RAG, and 6% DOKI DOKI, leaving an indelible mark on the fashion landscape.

Reflecting on her influences, IgikoPop pays homage to a tapestry of musical luminaries, from Hikaru Utada and Bemani idol group BeforU to Lady Gaga and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Her dedication to opera shines brightly, inspired by her family's lineage of musical excellence. IgikoPop's distinct sound and unwavering authenticity set her apart as a "gateway artist," bridging the gap between mainstream appeal and the fervent embrace of her gaming and anime communities. Her music is a testament to her truest self, a fearless explorer of sonic realms, and a passionate curator of cultural nuances.

Rooted in a rich heritage, IgikoPop's journey began in Kenai, Alaska, where she harnessed her musical talents as a member of the Jabila'ina Dance Group of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe. Together with her twin sister Kawaiiconic, she charmed audiences and embarked on a path that would eventually lead them to prominence both online and abroad. From the neon lights of Tokyo to the stages of international festivals,IgikoPop's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Her musical odyssey as a solo artist enchanted audiences in Tokyo during 2018 and 2019 before forming her band in the creative hub of Portland, Oregon in mid-2020. With a deep-rooted love for anime, video games, and J-Fashion, IgikoPop's music is a mesmerizing blend that resonates with both nostalgic and modern sensibilities.

BOURBON HOUSE Sign with FRETBAR RECORDS!

In a strategic move that promises to propel their music career to new heights, BOURBON HOUSE is thrilled to announce their official partnership with FRETBAR RECORDS, a highly regarded and innovative, independent rock music label renowned for their roster of exciting new rock acts.

"Bourbon House is edgy, powerful and captivating. That's why we are excited to announce that FRETBAR RECORDS has added BOURBON HOUSE to our roster of artists for the label and management. Bourbon House is a real force of rock on the music scene and a band to watch closely. Lacey's vocals are over the top, while Jason's guitar work is powerful and catchy." JIMMY WARREN (Manager)

With their infectious melodies, electrifying performances, and distinctive, bluesy rock sound, BOURBON HOUSE has quickly captured the hearts of rock enthusiasts across the globe. This exciting collaboration with JIMMY WARREN is set to amplify their impact on the music industry, while solidifying their presence as a rising force in the New Wave of Classic Rock scene.

"Fretbar Records is very connected to the new classic rock, southern, bluesy side of the modern rock music scene, which is something we've been looking for. Jimmy Warren and his team have welcomed us with open arms and we're excited to work with them!" - LACEY CROWE (Vocals)

FRETBAR RECORDS brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success to the table. Led by JIMMY WARREN, the team's dynamic approach and support will empower BOURBON HOUSE to explore new horizons, seize unique opportunities, and navigate the complex landscape of the independent rock music world.

Click to Stream / Purchase 'The Fourth Album' Online

Founded in 2017 by vocalist Lacey Crowe and guitarist Jason Clark, Bourbon House are a modern rock ‘n’ roll band whose music is heavily inspired by their timeless predecessors Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Bad Company, to name a few. Following up their first album was Wild Abandon (2018), Into The Red (2021) and their most recent release, The Fourth Album (2023).

Managing themselves under their own label, Steel Jacket Records, Bourbon House have been on an upward trajectory since their debut. They made Classic Rock Magazine's "Hot List" with a full page feature, were named one of 15 Rising Rock Bands by acclaimed music journalist Matt Wake, climbed Matt Pinfield's Weekly Rock Countdown, and have been invited to perform at several music festivals this year.

At the center of Bourbon House's music are Crowe's unique blues-rock vocals and Clark's gritty, bluesy guitar riffs. Their music is honest and their love for the human aspect of pure rock 'n' roll, as well as the desire to create an escape within their music, is the driving force behind their prolificity.

With more music to follow the release of The Fourth Album, festival slots, and their need to be in a continuous mode of creation, Bourbon House are poised for a strong presence in 2023.

In the summer of 2023, Bourbon House signed to FRETBAR RECORDS.

Morgan Wallen Foundation & MLB-MLBPA YDF Donate $500k Each to Habitat For Humanity of Greater Nashville's Parkwood Ballfield Project

Academy of Country Music Male Artist of the Year Morgan Wallen, through his Morgan Wallen Foundation, along with Major League Baseball & MLB Players Association Youth Development Foundation (MLB-MLBPA YDF) and other local funders have partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to lead the community revitalization of the historic Black baseball and softball complex, Parkwood Community Club, in north Nashville. Together, MLB-MLBPA YDF and Morgan Wallen Foundation have joined forces to donate $500k each, totaling $1 million invested in the project.
 
“I started the Morgan Wallen Foundation to support youth in two areas - sports and music. When I heard about Parkwood, right here in Nashville, I knew I wanted to help. Every child deserves a chance to play ball and be part of a team, and I truly appreciate this opportunity to be part of Parkwood’s next inning,” said Wallen. “I can’t wait to come back out here and see the park once it has been renovated.”
 
Access to sports transformed Wallen’s life in ways he never could have imagined growing up as a child in East Tennessee. Wallen’s first love was baseball and he had aspirations of pursuing a baseball career until an injury halted his baseball dreams and brought him back to music. Wallen credits team sports with teaching him the values and benefits of discipline, hard work and commitment.

Serving the community’s needs since 1966, efforts to renovate the Parkwood ballfields are part of a broader mission to maintain the complex’s historical integrity and rebuild the Parkwood-Haynes-Trinity neighborhood. Led by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, contributions from the MLB-MLBPA YDF, Morgan Wallen Foundation, and many other partners support a broader $2 million-dollar fundraising goal to complete Phase 1 renovations of the complex, which entails renovation of two of the four baseball and softball fields.

The MLB-MLBPA YDF is a joint initiative by Major League Baseball and the Players Association to support efforts that focus on improving the caliber, effectiveness and availability of amateur baseball and softball programs across the United States and internationally. YDF has extensive involvement in the funding of field renovation projects in underserved communities to help revitalize existing baseball and softball fields, including the Roberto Clemente State Park in the Bronx and 100th Development Park at Reedbird Park in Baltimore, MD.

In the Metro Nashville area, more than 100 elementary and middle schools, and seven out of ten Metro high schools, don’t offer baseball and softball programs due to lack of fields. Located in Davidson County District 2, the Parkwood Community Club serves a predominately underserved Black/African-American population with the lowest median household income of Davidson County’s 35 Districts at $34,000.* Through the revitalization initiative, Habitat and its sponsoring partners aim to provide youth and families in the Parkwood neighborhood with enhanced field and recreational offerings.

Photo Credit: Leila Grossman/Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville

Key Partner Quotes:
“In visiting the historic fields, I instantly felt the significance of Parkwood to Nashville’s baseball and softball community,” said Jean Lee Batrus, Executive Director, MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation. “These sports have the power to strengthen lives and communities. YDF is thrilled to team up with Habitat for Humanity and other partnering organizations who are equally passionate about empowering youth access to baseball and softball.”

"The Nashville Sounds utilize the power of baseball to positively impact our community,” said Adam English, General Manager, Nashville Sounds. “Through our participation in "The Nine" program, this project is a great way for us to make an impact in giving all kids access to the best baseball facilities possible. My hope is that renovating these fields will yield a new generation of great ball players in Nashville, just like six-time MLB All-Star Mookie Betts.”

“Our mission is to build homes, communities and hope by partnering with the Parkwood Board and all our funders who understand this is an important community investment, we will not only save a vital community landmark, but also add quality-of-life resources to an underserved community,” said Sherry Stinson, Parkwood and Collaboration Project Lead and SVP of Brand Engagement for Habitat of Greater Nashville.

Habitat of Greater Nashville continues to seek funding for a community collaboration to restore the historic baseball park, the establishment of a proposed 59-acre Metro Park that adjoins the Parkwood Community Club ballfields, and to build 26 new affordable Habitat homes in District 2.

For more information on how to become a sponsoring donor, or learn more about the project, visit www.parkwoodballfields.org.

Funders:
MLB-MLBPA YDF, $500,000; Morgan Wallen Foundation, $500,000; the Speer Foundation, $500,000; Airbnb, $100,000; Nashville Sounds baseball who have committed $50,000 in support and who are also partnering with Habitat to direct field renovations and support ongoing operations through player scholarships, and baseball and softball clinics; and the Neal Agency, who has pledged another $50,000 in support.

*Data collected by Metropolitan Social Services 2021 Know Your Community report

Alternative folk-rock troubadour Fred Abong (Throwing Muses, Belly) unveils 'Fear Pageant' title track from seventh album

“Purity and honesty in his approach that gets more and more intense with each track... like you’re riding a wave of energy” ~ Higher Plain Music

“Thoughtful, minimalist. The ghost of Syd Barrett watches over everything... ‘another sonic leap forward” ~ Real Gone Rocks

“An almost painful intimacy to his words despite the oblique phrasing and imagery he conjures” ~ Isolation Records

“An ascent out of singer-songwriter folk territory into something bordering on punk and psychedelia” ~ Fatea Magazine

“Beautifully raw, uncluttered and quite cinematic... Melodically infectious and lyrically mysterious ~ Newport Naked


New Orleans-based alternative folk-rock artist Fred Abong presents his latest single 'Fear Pageant', the title track from his new 'Fear Pageant' album - his seventh to date. Released via Seattle label Disc Drive, on this album, Abong upholds his reputation for creating music that is a blend of “ragged Replacements and lyric-driven Bob Dylan” and “Elliott Smith with balls”.

“I have a habit of writing the title track for an album last, which is what happened with previous albums 'Homeless', 'Pulsing' and 'OMOPH', and now again with 'Fear Pageant'. I think it must be something about being steeped in the mood/vibe of the collection of songs that have slowly revealed themselves that makes it possible or even inevitable that a summation or capstone song would show up at the end," says Fred Abong.

"In any case, though somewhat short, the song 'Fear Pageant' distills the various elements of all the tracks into a little nugget of mystery, romance, dread, and groove. The video is less realized - light as a feather and kind of thrown together and spare - but I still think it works as an ephemeral companion to the song."

Fred Abong got his musical start in the 1980’s as a drummer, bassist and guitarist on the Rhode Island hardcore punk scene. In the early 1990s, he played bass for Throwing Muses and then Belly. He then put music on hold for academic pursuits, earning a PhD in Humanities and teaching at various universities for eight years before returning to music. Now back as a solo artist, Abong also plays bass in the Kristin Hersh Electric Trio.

A Filipino-American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Abong's music has a raw and unpolished production aesthetic with an overall direct, though deceptively imaginative and oblique, presentation. Abong has also been a practicing Vedic astrologer for the past 20 plus years.

"This album started with the love of a new guitar I had recently purchased - a gold Gretsch Rancher Penguin. As with all my guitars, I immediately adjusted it to baritone tuning and began writing. Pretty quickly, I had enough songs for a record. I knew these songs were going to get a fuller production treatment than previous efforts though. The main reason for this is that, like a good commie, I was finally in possession of the means of production, having been gifted a Mac Workbook, upon which to load my DAW of choice. With the aid of a keyboard MIDI controller, I could finally do everything myself, which has always been my dream. Fear Pageant is thus my first attempt at a truly DIY solo effort," says Fred Abong.

"Outside of these technical details, the songs are of course rooted in the same existential and romantic hangups as usual, i.e., in an ongoing anxiety about my tenuous place in the world and in the lives of intimates. Taken together, the subject matter of the songs struck me as a kind of never-ending personal drama, one that others might also identify with, of course, but one that feels incredibly ostentatious and elaborate ‘on the inside’. Like a one-man Fear Pageant, in other words."

In the lead-up to the album's release, Abong also released the lead singles 'Father' and 'My Way'. The new album itself follows Abong's 'Yellowthroat' album, released in 2022 and recorded with Rob Ahlers (50FOOTWAVE, Kristin Hersh Electric Trio).

His songs are existentially and romantically focused, poetic, and slightly off-kilter. Detuned guitars, unconventional song structures, and a raw and unpolished production aesthetic characterize the overall sound. Fred’s hypnotic, sometimes gravelly voice adds to the effect.

'Fear Pageant' is out now and available across fine music platforms, including Bandcamp. The record is available on vinyl or as a digital download.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics by Fred Abong
All songs recorded, mixed and performed by Fred Abong
All instruments by Fred Abong
Mastered by Fred Thomas
Videos by Fred Abong

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EXTINCTION A.D. Call Out False Allies with New Single "Morality Bait"

New York metal heathens Extinction A.D. are returning with another blistering slice of their signature metallic hardcore punk in the form of new single "Morality Bait". Listen to the new track, out via Unique Leader Records below.

Serving as a scathing callout of performative activists, "Morality Bait" focuses Extinction A.D's impeccable combination of groove metal, thrash and hardcore in to a furious riff-storm overlaid by a pointed lyrical evisceration of those exploiting morality for personal gain. Vocalist Rick Jimenez elaborates:

"Exploitation of moral causes is nothing new but it has never been more prevalent and transparent as it's been recently. No surprise that people talk out of both sides of their mouth when there is profit to be made though. "Morality Bait" is a powerhouse song that takes the frustration with false allies and rallies for their destruction with the weightiest Extinction A.D. riffs yet."

"Morality Bait" is just the beginning of the next chapter of Extinction A.D. Keep it locked for big news coming soon.

ABOUT EXTINCTION A.D.

For almost a decade, Long Island, New York’s Extinction A.D. have been bringing an intense and ferocious approach to metal. The frenetic energy and power of their live show is now matched on the brand new track, "Morality Bait" and the new era of the band it heralds, following the band's 2022 full length release, Culture Of Violence.

So many different worlds shaped this band; from writers like Alan Moore and George Orwell; lyricists like Wreak Havoc and Chuck D; to directors like Tarantino and John Carpenter. But musically, Extinction A.D. hook up a tube of early 90s era of metal into their veins. Not just bands like Pantera and Machine Head, but the often overlooked 90s offerings from Testament, Sepultura and Slayer.

Thrashing just as hard as their predecessors, the band also break their surroundings down and deliver some heavy as hell riotous mosh; hitting that all-important sweet spot mixture of 80s thrash, 90s extreme metal and New York hardcore, all encompassed into one.

KIMONO PAT RELEASES “DEMON SLAYER” Urban Pop Meets Japanese Melodies: Kimono Pat's Music Redefines Genre Boundaries

Multi-talented powerhouse and rising star in the music industry, Kimono Pat, has released his new single “Demon Slayer,” today. This captivating song, inspired by personal experiences and influenced by anime and Japanese culture, promises to resonate deeply with listeners around the world. "Demon Slayer" was born from Kimono Pat's relentless pursuit to connect his personal journey with the struggles that people face every day. The song embodies the emotional rollercoaster of hopelessness and hope, exploring the constant battle between feeling defeated and triumphant. Drawing on instruments such as piano, drums, guitar, and shamisen, the track's eclectic mix creates a mesmerizing fusion of urban pop and Japanese culture.

Recalling the genesis of "Demon Slayer," Kimono Pat revealed, "I got the idea from watching an anime with the same title, but I wanted to find a way to make it relevant to my experiences and the challenges we all face in life." "Demon Slayer" is set to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving listeners inspired by the message of resilience and the drive to embrace personal evolution. As Kimono Pat himself asserts, "Music is always evolving, and it's essential to stay true to your artistry, drawing from life experiences to continuously evolve as an artist." Inspired by the likes of Jaden Smith, Travis Scott, Amine, Don Toliver, Tobi Lou, as well as legendary producers Timbaland and Pharrell; Kimono Pat has a personal commitment to successfully merge hip-hop with Japanese culture, creating a one-of-a-kind musical and visual experience for his fans.

A true music aficionado, Kimono Pat's passion for music ignited at a young age, when he found solace in playing various instruments in his grandfather's church in Alabama. Growing up, Kimono Pat found refuge in video games, often losing himself in their captivating worlds. Although anime and Japanese pop culture weren't widely accepted at the time, especially in the South, his fascination with the art form persisted. "My love for Japanese culture and music are the two things that have been with me for the longest. Playing instruments in my grandfather's church since 3rd grade and immersing myself in anime and Japanese pop culture led me to the name 'Kimono Pat,' symbolizing the seamless fusion of these essential aspects of my life," Kimono Pat explained. Guided by this early devotion, he studied music education at Alabama A&M and earned an audio engineering degree at The Los Angeles Recording School. Under the mentorship of esteemed music director Charlie Wilson and through collaborations with award-winning composer Jermaine Stegall, Kimono Pat has emerged as a versatile and gifted artist. His diverse musical expertise has allowed him to craft a sound that transcends genres, merging the best of hip-hop and Japanese cultural influences into an electrifying musical fusion.

Listen to "Demon Slayer" HERE

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Annie Bosko Industry Ink: Stone Country Records/Brown Sellers Brown & CAA

A California farmer’s daughter, Annie Bosko’s soulful, honey-soaked vocals and neo-traditional country sound has been perfected over the course of her 10,000 + hours in this industry. Bosko has written songs for Willie Nelson, recorded duets with music legends Vince Gill and Dwight Yoakam and performed alongside music giants Adele and Darius Rucker. 
 
Bosko’s hard work and progress paid off, catching the attention of Benny Brown, founder of BBR Music Group, and together they assembled an A-list team including Randy Bernard, whose only other client is Garth Brooks (whom he shares with industry icon Bob Doyle of Bob Doyle and Associates) and CAA’s Rod Essig and Ethan Goldish. 
 
“We are very excited to be working with Annie,” shares Brown. “Her incredible talent as a vocalist and entertainer along with her work ethic make her the perfect addition to the Stone Country family.”
 
Today, Bernard joins forces with Brown Sellers Brown (BSB) Management in a joint venture representing Bosko for artist management alongside BSB’s Benny Brown, Jason Sellers and Angela Wheeler. Bosko has also inked a recording contract with Brown’s Stone Country Records.
 
“The first time I heard Annie, I was very impressed. The first time I watched Annie perform live,  I was blown away,” reflects Bernard. “I am very excited to work with Annie, Benny and his entire team.”  
 
“I met Annie 10 years ago and I could tell then how great of a singer she was. Since then, I’ve come to find she’s equally as talented as a songwriter and entertainer,” shares Sellers. “Really excited to be a part of these next steps in her journey."
 
Having already slotted gigs as direct support for Tim McGraw, CAA is betting on Bosko, as Essig shares “Annie is an incredible singer, great performer and very insightful. We are proud to represent her.” 
 
Combining musical influences from Patsy Cline and Shania Twain, to George Strait and The Beatles, Bosko is preparing new music for release this year. At the helm producing are Derek George (Randy Houser, Joe Nichols and Bryan White) an accomplished singer and producer with over 40 cuts and 25 years of experience in the music business and Mickey Jack Cones (Carrie Underwood, Dustin Lynch, Kelly Clarkson, Thomas Rhett) who has 39 No. 1’s; 275+ Billion streams; 90+ Million units sold; 2 Grammy nominations and countless multi-platinum records to his name.
 
For more information and to keep up with new releases, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow @AnnieBosko on social media platforms.

(L-R front: Benny Brown, Founder/CEO at Brown Sellers Brown and Stone Country Records; Annie Bosko, artist; Randy Bernard, Artist Manager; L-R back: April Rider, Senior VP at Brown Sellers Brown; Angela Wheeler, day to day manager at Brown Sellers Brown; Jason Sellers, Partner at Brown Sellers Brown)
Photo courtesy of Brown Sellers Brown

About Stone Country Records:
Stone Country Records is a full-service country music label, whose parent company, Brown Sellers Brown, LLC is led by industry veterans Benny Brown, Paul Brown and award-winning songwriter, Jason Sellers. The sister label to Quartz Hill Records, which is home to Thompson Square, Joe Nichols, Nate Barnes and Runaway June, Stone County Records was launched in January 2022 and along with Quartz Hill Records, and is distributed globally in partnership with OneRPM. Stone Country Records is home to chart-topper Easton Corbin, triple threat singer/songwriter/guitarist, Ben Gallaher and Rolling Stone country artist to watch, Annie Bosko.

About Brown Sellers Brown Management:
BSB Management is a full-service management company helmed by industry veterans Benny Brown, Jason Sellers and Paul Brown. The company’s artist roster includes multi-platinum chart-topper Joe Nichols, chart-topper Easton Corbin, triple threat singer/songwriter/ guitarist Ben Gallaher, hit makers Thompson Square and Runaway June, as well as up-and-coming country stylist Nate Barnes and singer/songwriter/entertainer, Annie Bosko

Autarkh Announce New Album

AUTARK are unveiling their new album.

The Dutch contemporary metal band, which includes former members of Dodecahedron and current members of Inferum and Dear Mother, will release 'Emergent' on November 10, 2023 via Season of Mist Underground Activists. 
 
“We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our sophomore full-length album 'Emergent'", says Nienhuis. "The songs and storyline took shape in 2022 and were eventually funneled into an album with nine tracks that we recorded this year. We feel this is a next step in our artistic development – Emergent has a more open, diverse and radiant imprint that sheds light on different musical influences that inspire us. We are satisfied with the increased versatility and contrast this album has to offer, and we can’t wait to share it with the world!”

The first single, along with the pre-order for the new album, will be announced soon.

Dutch contemporary metal adventurers Autarkh are back with their sophomore full-length album Emergent. Michel Nienhuis, founder of Autarkh and Dodecahedrom, teamed up again with guitarist/producer David Luiten (Inferum), bassist Desmond Kuijk (Dear Mother) and electronics wizard Tijnn Verbruggen to create the follow-up to their highly acclaimed debut album 'Form In Motion', released by Season Of Mist on 12 March 2021. Monica Kendrick (Chicago Reader, US) on the relevance of the group’s debut: 

"And I’ll call it now: given the time to flourish and sink into the ears of an audience, Autarkh will become highly influential on the next generation of extreme metal." 

'Emergent' is another testament to Autarkh’s imagination and creativity. It delivers increased versatility and contrast, and sees the band expand towards more uplifting and consonant territories. Form In Motion explored the boundaries of sonic extremes; on 'Emergent', Autarkh broadens its horizon and shows diversity and nuance while preserving its intense and razor-sharp edge.

With nine tracks, 'Emergent' is a sonic exploration of the inner universe where all things light and dark can be encountered. The listener is lured into an "Open Focus" (a meditative state of mind) in preparation for an inward journey along the physical energy centers. From the thumping synth basses of "Strife" and the menacing sludgy melancholy of "Duhkha", we move into the bewildering blasts of "Trek", where stellar harmonies will eventually burst through the oppressive atmosphere. The trip continues with the crushing downtempo groove that enforces "Refocus", as well as the mind-bending a capella interlude "Aperture" and the frivolous "Eye Of Horus" and "Countless Kaleidoscopes", to finally deliver all-encompassing enlightenment with Ka. 

Composers Nienhuis’s and Luiten’s statements and states of mind capture the same capriciousness and unease of 'Form In Motion', this time leaving a more open, diverse and radiant imprint. With exciting vocal harmonies, bold contrasts and a vivid imagination, Autarkh sheds a bright light on the inner self and exposes it to the world with intensity and conviction. That makes Emergent an evocative release with a multilayered yet crystal-clear production that promises a bright future for Autarkh.

Line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals & guitars
David Luiten: vocals & guitars
Desmond Kuijk: bass
Tijnn Verbruggen: synths & beats

Recording Studio: David Luiten Studio, Monodisc Studio, Moonbear Music & Engineering
Mix/Master: David Luiten

Cover artwork: Arno Frericks

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent

Booking: info@autarkh.com

Formats:
CD Jewelcase
Digital
Vinyl in various colours

Links:
www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband
www.youtube.com/c/autarkh
www.autarkh.bandcamp.com